A Thrift Haul

Whyyy hello there peeps!

Yesterday, Katie from stealthespotlight (one of my absolute fave aussie youtubers), uploaded a video of all her top trifting tricks.

I took this as a sign that I needed to visit the thrift stores. I have been thrift shopping a couple of times and they’ve either been 

super successful, or a waste of a trip.

Today, I picked up a bunch of stuff and I thought I’d share it with you all.

I bought this plain black pleated skirt. It can be high waisted which I love and it was only $5, super bargain.

Another black skirt, which surprisingly looks similar to the first one. Also $5, also a bargain.

I bought this high waisted knee length skirt however I think I will hem it 2 inches as it comes a bit lower than my knee.

This camo shirt with faux leather sleeves is super casual for an everyday look if it were paired with jeans.

This shirt is huge and navy. I keep very low-key with my outfits and usually only wear black/white however, navy is always an exception.

This is a nice cream jumper; however it looks a bit yellow in this. It’s so comfy and I’m so excited to wear it.

Ugh I have so many shirts and I was so excited to find these pants. They were in a pile so I’m not sure if they were someone else’s but I think they just forgot to put it back.

This cream shirt has a collar that I love so fking much! A nice iron and this shirt will be good to go!

This is a navy shirt with white lines on the sleeves, and is from GAP. Not sure if it’s authentic but it still had a tag from GAP on there and it said the original price was $44.99, and I got it for $5.

Basic af dress that I think is still cute, nice long necklace and boots.

I know this throwover will be so great in summer as it is the thinnest material and a jacket can really make the difference to an outfit.

Right? Right! I found this shirt in the men’s section and it was $3, I’m as shocked as you.

Have a great day! Xx 

iHerb Haul

Hello y’all!

I know I talk about it often, but I love iHerb! Cheap products, fast affordable shipping and great customer service! I have ordered 5 times from iHerb and I don’t think I will ever not order from them!

iHerb is known for selling Real Techniques brushes for their US price, ELF products cheaper than Kmart and Physicians Formula. If it is your first time ordering, you can use this code to get money off: PWM749. They give you a code to give to others after your first order so I don’t get anything from this, so use the code!

Anyway onto the goods:

I picked up another ELF blush in Mellow Mauve. I love these blushes and this colour is gorgeous! It’s a light pinky purple and I’ve never seen a blush like this-at the drugstore, NARS does have a blush that is purple. I also bought this highlighter in Gotta Glow it’s a light yellow colour and is really lovely!

I bought another ELF eyebrow kit. I have one in medium but I bought this in Dark as I wanted a darker powder. The gel is mostly similar to the medium one, yet I haven’t tried the powder yet.

I picked up two lip liners as my collection isn’t at a nice stage yet. I love natural colours as lip liners, and picked up Raisin and Mauve Luxe. They’re both matte (obvs) and I haven’t tried them yet but I am excited to try these out!

I decided to order two of these matte lip colours as I have seen a bit of hype around them. They smell amazing and come in Tea Rose and Natural. These were $2.40 each, which is such a bargain.

I also bought this fan brush as I have been wanting one for a while. These ELF brushes are super affordable and rarely shed! I would definitely recommend ordering some.

Lastly, I ordered this Physicians Formula mascara as I hear Tati from GlamLifeGuru and I am impressed! The packaging is so cute too, and this was only around $7!

Hope you liked this haul, have a great day xx

Top 10 Under $10 (Australian Beauty)

Hello there! In Australia, our makeup is massively overpriced, so it’s difficult to find things under $1o. However, I decided to do my 10 products under $10 anyway!

These products are amazing, and come in quite a big range so I hope you enjoy xx

BYS Eyeshadow Singles-$2 Each

These eyeshadows are incredibly pigmented! The 3 blue shades are all dried as I didn’t put them in palette straightaway and they sat there for about 2 years but the bronze shade is amazing! The empty palette is about $5 and these are very easy to find.

Face of Australia Liquid Liner-$8.95

This liner is so amazing! It dries fairly quickly, but no so quick that you have a bit of time to fix any mistakes, it dries semi-matte and lasts all day in place! I’ve been seeing this reduced at a lot of places recently so it might be discontinued soon.

ELF Eyebrow Kit-$8

This is available at Kmart for $8 or you can buy it on iHerb.com for about 3. The wax is amazing and is perfect for medium-full brows. It’s very buildable and is so affordable!

Maybelline Colour Drama Lip Pencils-$9.95

These are incredible! The shades have a wide range and these are on sale quite often! Nude Perfection is close to looking like Mac’s Velvet Teddy and for $10 that’s incredible! I think I will buy Orange Fab next because it looks so nice!

NYX Blushes-$9.95

These blushes have so much product in them and are very pigmented! They can be found at Target and Myer and are on sale fairly often on sale. These are probably my favourite blushes ever.

NYX HD Concealer-$7.95

I bought this from eBay but I assume they stock it at Myer and Target (although I cant find it on their website) this is an amazing concealer at hiding those “I was up studying until 2am” undereye circles and lasts all day!

Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub-$9.95

This is my HG lip product, every day I go somewhere without using this, my lips dry up and it is so horrible. They become so sore that I think I need to buy another just for my handbag!

NYX Concealer Jar-$9.95

This concealer is perfect for hiding dark circles and acne! I use it before my foundation and it matches my skin so well! I know you can definitely find this at Target as that’s where I bought mine!

Essence Lip Liners-$2

These have incredible pigmentation and can be worn on their own, under lipgloss or under lipstick. Essence is known for being cheap but these lip liners definitely do give off that they were loose change cheap!

NYX Wonder Pencil-$8.95

This pencil is perfect for the waterline, and can even be used to neaten up brows! The creamy formulation is good when used on the waterline as it doesn’t hurt as much as a sharp pencil sometimes does.

Well there you are! These are my top10 under $10. I would recommend these to all and I hope you try some of these out! Xx 

L'Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint Foundation | REVIEW

Hello all!

Out of all makeup products, foundations are the most fun to try, as they’re the base for all other makeup, it’s amazing when you find one that works, it’s a dream. I have a lot of foundations (not too many, but more than the average person).

I thought I would begin reviewing my foundations, starting with the L’Oreal Nude Magique Eau De Teint. I hope you enjoy!

What it claims: A perfectly nude look, a flawless finish without the heavy make-up feel. With its lighter than water formula, Nude Magique Eau de Teint provides undetectable coverage while letting skin breathe for a fresh and flawless complexion. The velvety texture endlessly glides over skin, creating a perfectly natural look without the heavy make-up feel.

My Opinion: although L’Oreal is a drugstore brand, in Australia their products are about the same price as Benefit (online not at David Jones). This foundation is $24.99 RRP which you can find on sale for under $20, which isn’t overly bad. The foundation is packaged in a glass square tub (?) which is on the weighty side. The foundation is watery; you have to make sure to shake it before use. The foundation is super blendable and feels like a satin finish in the skin. Although it probably isn’t, it feels as though it’s letting my skin breathe. It’s extremely buildable, and can be a medium-high coverage. It suggests you tip it out onto your fingers and then swipe across your face but I think it’s better if you pour it out onto a palette. It just gives you more control. It does a fantastic job of covering redness.

I would recommend this foundation to people who want a non-cakey feeling foundation. It’s perfect for everyday wear and I think it would work best on dryer skin.

Hope you liked this review xx

Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous Foundation + Concealer | FIRST IMPRESSION

Hello! For ages I have heard EleventhGorgeous rave about Covergirl’s new foundation “Ready, Set, Gorgeous!” It has just recently arrived in Australia and, as it was 50% off at Woolworths (and still is as this goes up), I thought I would pick up the foundation and concealer and do a first impression on them both!

Packaging

I personally hate when people talk about the packaging as to me it isn’t that important, but this tube is pretty cute and is perfect for travel! I love it when foundation isn’t in a glass tube as I am so clumsy and will probably drop one, one day.

What It Claims

The Foundation: One simple step for a flawless, natural look that lasts all day. The formula blends easily to even skin tone and reduces shine all day. It is oil free, won’t clog pores, and is suitable for sensitive skin.

The Concealer: Helps conceal dark circles and imperfections in an instant! The lightweight formula glides on smoothly, blends easily, and lasts all day. It is oil free, won’t clog pores, and is dermatologically tested.

My Review

Pls no judging for my non-matching eyebrow face

I picked up the shade 115 Buff Beige in the foundation which perfectly matches my skin tone, it has yellow undertones but isn’t orangey-the perfect shade! It’s in between a thick consistency and a thin consistency-also perfect. The foundation is definitely a medium coverage, and isn’t really buildable to a high coverage. I like this because it feels natural on the skin, still looks like skin but covers my acne well, which is a big thumbs up from me. I applied this with a sponge but I have to say I think it would be amazing applied with an applicator.

The concealer, which I got in the shade “Light, Pale” has a dofer applicator, which is my favourite for concealers. It’s a semi-thick look of a consistency but it is in between, like the foundation. It’s quite light but doesn’t cover huge dark circles, but it does a fair enough job. It blends well into my pimples well too, and covers up the redness of them. It has a natural finish and sinks into the skin a bit.

Overall

I would recommend this foundation as the natural, skin-like finish is perfect for all skin tones. The tube is perfect for travel and for $16.99 AUD RRP I would pick it up! As for the concealer, I would give it a miss as there are much better concealers out there.

Have a great day xx