Essence Review: Eyeshadow, Powder and more!

Hi beauties,
I really think Essence is a great make-up brand that is so cheap. It so does not lack is quality though. They have so many great products to offer including the following below!
Essence Mattifying Compact Powder
Powder is a make-up must-have for me since my skin is on the oily side. The packaging of the product is nice and simple and displays the product well. It is suitable for ALL skin types and is dermatogolically tested which is a plus. The powder applies on really smooth and provides nice coverage for a powder. I feel that Essence Mattifying Compact Powder is really mattifying and give my skin a non-oily, matte finish which I absolutely love. This product is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, to wear over foundation and even by itself for a natural matte face. It does its job really well and will be a powder that I definitely will use over and over again.
RRP $5.95

Essence Mattifying Compact Powder in Soft Tan

Essence Powder Brush
The professional brush is round and paddle-shaped. It is a great size making it easy to apply powder, blush, bronzer and highlighter. I find the blush really easy to control and use. Essence Powder Brush is so soft and nice. The packaging of the brush itself is so cool and attractive as the brush is purple but has a black tip. This gives the brush a nice pop to it. I really like this brush, especially for powder, and find it so portable and convenient.
RRP $5.95

Essence I Love Rock Gloss Eye Pencil
This eyeliner is a ultra black and glossy. The product when applied is thin but is buildable for a thicker line. The product is glossy but not glittery. It has cute yet simple packaging and is long lasting. The consistency of the eyeliner is really really nice as it glides on so well. This product is great like all the others as the quality is so fantastic.
RRP $2.55

Essence Eyeshadow Quattro
This product features four matching shades. The packaging is simple, nice and easy to see the product well. The eye shadows are really really easy to use. The eyeshadow shades really do go nicely with each other. They are all matte shades and actually is a new product from Essence. Over the Taupe features a cream shadow, a light brown/beige, a brown shadow and a dark brown. These are perfect for an everyday and natural look. This product is so portable and great for being on-the-go. I really like this eyeshadow quad because it has nice colours and is of great quality.
RRP $5.95


Essence Quattro Eyeshadow in Over the Taupe

I love Facial Fresh Vitamin C Cloth Facial Treatment Mask!

I'm impressed with Facial Fresh's Vitamin C Cloth Facial Treatment Mask. This mask is described as 'Energising, Brightening, Invigorating' and it is definitely that. Facial Fresh's masks' are an innovative, revolutionary way to give your skin all the benefits of a spa treatment within minutes. It uses the most advanced skin enhancing cosmeceutical ingredients (wow) including clinically proven anit-oxidants, vitamins an botanicals to saturate your skin with a precise dose of fresh concentrated serum. Each face mask is hygenically sealed in individual packaging. The product brightens and energises dull skin with a boost of youthful radiance. Vitamin C has immediate invigorating effects, leaving the skin looking clear, revitalised and glowing. Vitamin C also helps nourish and protect skin cells. Facial Fresh Vitamin C Cloth Facial Treatment Mask is suitable for ALL skin types. To use, you prepare by deep cleaning your skin. Once you take it out of the product, you put in on your face. The cloth mask is very,very wet and provides holes for your mouth and eyes and a slit for your nose. When you put it on, it is so refreshing and feels like it is filled with moisture. You keep it on your face for fifteen minutes or longer. After, you remove the mask and discard it. I then patted the serum into my skin with a clean cotton pad and wiped off excess with another cotton pad. Afterwards, my skin felt vibrant and energised. It had tight feeling and was smooth and soft. My skin was also clearer and less oily. You can purchase the mask in a single packet ($8.95) or as a pack of three ($32.85 $26.95) on their website. I loved, loved, loved this mask!

Free Beauty Session from The Body Shop

Hi everybody,
I just wanted to let you know that as part of 'Project You', Girlfriend comes with a free 45-minute session only in the September issue. The session is with one of their trained make-up artists sharing their expert tips and tricks to help you highlight and enhance your favourite feature. It is valid until 30th November 2012, is valued at $40 and bookings ate essential. Wow! I can't wait to use this and will let you know.

Wot Not Facial Wipes - great for travel

Hi,
I recently discovered the brand Wot Not, which is '100% wot's good, 0% wot's not'.
Wot Not have launched a great product. It's their Facial Wipes Travel Case. This product can't even be compared because it is the first hard case for facial wipes on the Australian market. The product is a refillable facial wipes travel case with a mirror on the base that is not only portable but durable. The case is really sleek and is attractive enough to keep on your vanity. This case is portable, refillable and resealable which has a reflective mirror on the underside. I really like it. I enjoy that the case is easy it carry and is so convenient when on-the-go because it has that mirror. Another plus is that the case is made from recycled material which reduced environmental footprint.

Wot Not Facial Wipes hard case

Front of the hard case

The underside with mirror

The case is stocked with twenty of Wot Not's all natural facial wipes, which launched in 2010. The wipes are full of certified organic ingredients unlike any other facial wipe on the market. These wipes gently cleanse, soothe and rehydrate delicate skin, removing daily grime, impurities and make-up (including waterproof mascara). Facial Wipes are made of soft 100% natural fibre that is 100% biodegradable and compostable. This makes it luxuriously soft and pampering on the skin and gentle on the environment. The product also features certified organic Aloe Vera to moisturise, sooth and repair damaged skin for a glowing, more youthful appearance. Naturally sourced Vitamin E helps to condition, nourish and protect skin and certified organic sweet almond oil softens skin and improves complexion. Facial Wipes contain certified organic rosehip oil which easily penetrates the skin to help restore moisture balance and include a source of Vitamin C and retinoic acids for regeneration of damaged skin tissues. Wot Not's product has no alcohol, chlorine, sulphates, glycols, petrochemicals, parabens or caustics for no drying effect or irritation, no artificial fragrances or preservative, making it non irritant and has no animal extract or animal testing which means the product is cruelty free. Wow! The facial wipes contain so many good ingredients. The wipes are quite large and feel so soft; not like normal wipes. They were really refreshing and left my skin clean, soft, smooth and healthy. I really noticed that my face was hydrated but not oily. It really does the job well. The hard case can be refilled with Wot Not's Facial Wipes soft pack of 25.

Wot Not Facial Wipes soft pack

I that this product is super convenient and handy for travel, having in your handbag or keeping in your car. The wipes are made of fantastic ingredients and great for my skin. I love how environmentally friendly this product is too. I just love these wipes and case!
You can purchase the Wot Not Facial Wipes hard case (RRP $10.95) and the Wot Not Facial Wipes soft pack (RRP $7.95) from pharmacies, organic and health food sorted and online.

Dermalogica's mediBac Clearing Oil Free Matte SPF 30

I have tried out Dermalogica mediBac Clearing Oil Free Matte SPF 30 and I am loving it. It is an invisible sunscreen recommended for people whose skin is prone to excess oil production and breakouts. The product helps to prevent shine. It has SPF 30 broad spectrum which is just perfect leading up to this great, sunny weather. This lightweight and ultra-sheer formula contains a blend of Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Biotin and Yeast extract. This is probably sounding really confusing but these ingredients help to regulate oil production and soothe inflammation. Also, oil-absorbers help to maintain an all-day matte finish. It provides optimum defense against skin-aging and UV light and is free of artificial fragrances and colours. How fantastic?! When using this product, I noticed a great improvement in my skin. It was less oilier and appeared matte without a powdery residue. I had less blemishes and they were more easy to control. It is so easy to use as you just apply it all over your face. The packaging is simple and lovely. I have been using this everyday and will continue to because it keeps my skin under control. I just love love love it!
RRP $68.50

A new revolution in hair care? Cedel's Dry Conditioner

You can leave your (shower) cap on with Cedel's new Dry Conditioner. This product is a waterless, leave-in, no-rinse foam for your hair to give it an instant boost of hydration and shine. How convenient is this?! I know that in today's society a lot of people are on-the-go and are really busy. Cedel Dry Conditioner provides people with beautiful and healthy hair without being put out or disadvantaged. This product is for ALL HAIR TYPES. Yay! I guess, you are probably thinking it is only for dry hair. Cedel Dry Shampoo removes excess oils. Cedel Dry Conditioner adds back nourishing moisture. They are the perfect pair. The dry conditioner contains Vitamin E and Wheat Bran extract which is great. It is also a Silver Partner for the National Breast Cancer Foundation which is another bonus. I found that the product in addition with a dry shampoo, made my hair feel smooth, silky, soft and full of life. The product was so easy to apply as the foam dissolves in your hair. The application process was so easy and quick I could not believe it and it had nice, simple packaging. Overall, this product is fantastic and I will definitely keep using it for a quick pick me up. It retails for $9.99 (so cheap)  from Priceline and selected pharmacies nationally.

Blow Dry your hair faster with Cedel's Blow Dry Faster

Hi beauties,
I tried out Cedel Blow Dry Faster Heat Protector recently and wanted to share it with you. I really liked it. This product by Cedel minimises the time it takes to blow dry your hair while protecting your heat from the heat of the blow-dryer. It is infused with silk and wheat protein to leave your silky, smooth, tangle-free, frizz-free, soft and shiny. This products delivered! My hair was not soaking wet but still wet. It normally takes me 5-8 minutes to blow dry my hair. With Cedel's product, it took me 2-3 minutes. WOW! My hair felt more healthier and had that nice smooth and shiny texture to it. The packaging is nice and simple and grabs the attention of my eyes. The product is part of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and is a Silver Partner which is great. Cedel Blow Dry Faster has a spray dispenser like a spray bottle (kinda). I was absolutely amazed with this product.
Cedel Blow Dry Faster Heat Protector retails for $9.95 from supermarkets and pharmacies nationwide.
Great job Cedel to have produced an affordable yet fantastic product!