Nude By Nature: Undercover Airbrush Mineral Primer

When it comes to beauty and makeup, a few of my favourite youtube gurus always seem to talk about prime your face before applying foundation cause its meant to help your makeup smooth on nicely and give you a flawless look. I have never really used a primer before as I honestly don't think I need to use one, as my makeup sits right through out the day all the way to midnight. So I never spent money on buying one, but when Priceline had their beauty bag deal, this Nude By Nature Undercover Airbrush Mineral Primer was included and I decided to give it a shot.

Nude By Nature

Undercover Airbrush

Mineral Primer

RRP: $29.95

Priceline - Australia

The website reads:

" Start your application with your primer. It’s the perfect way to prepare the skin, nourish and protect using Papaw, Vitamin E, Green Tea, to fill pores and lock on your make-up for all day wear " 

This primer is very thick, smooth, rich and applied quite nicely. It was between mid light weight to almost heavy on my skin. It did have a very strong, unusual smell which turned me off the product and would leave my fingers smelly. I left the product on my skin for roughly 3-4 minutes for it to set in before applying foundation. Within a couple of minutes, my skin felt sticky and was hard to apply and spread my foundation over the top. I did apply some powder on top, which gave me a flawless matte coverage. Which is something I really do like. After a few hours, I noticed that my makeup started to fade away and made my makeup look awful and oily. I was at work so I couldn't redo my makeup besides keep touching it up. At one stage, my face started to burn across my forehead and cheeks that I just had to remove my makeup.

Overall, I'm very glad I didn't spend money on purchasing this primer as its honestly not worth the price tag. I'd never consider buying them due to the experience I had. Although everyone has different skin types, and may have different experiences towards this product but this just wasn't for me.

40% OFF ALL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AT PRICELINE! 2 DAYS ONLIY 30/07 - 31/07

Priceline has done it again, another awesome deal that only lasts 2 days! i decided to snap up some crazy sale deals, and gave myself a budget of $20 to spend.. well did i stick to my budget or did i spend over?? well the answer is... listed at the end of this post. :P

What I Bought:

Sukin

Botanical - Body Wash

500ML

Sale Price: $11.99

Price After 40%: $7.19

www.sukinorganics.com

A sulphate free cleaner, enriched with aromatic botanical's to stimulate the senses in the morning or help revive a tired body. Contains skin softening jojoba, avocado and rose hip oils to soften, hydrate and purify your skin.

Priceline

Basic Care - Body Lotion

400ML

RRP: $4.99

After Sale Price: $2.99

www.priceline.com.au

Priceline Basic Care Body Lotion is enriched with Shea Butter, Glycerine, Olive Oil and Almond Oil to increase moisturisation and improve the appearance of dry skin.

Beauty Essentials

Hydrated - Sorbolene Cream

100ML

RRP: $2.99

After Sale Price: $1.79

www.priceline.com.au

BE Sorbolene Cream provides an intense moistursing action for dry, rough and sensitive skin. Suitable for use on hands, face and body. Sorbolene can also be an effective replacement for soap or shaving cream. Enriches with wheat germ oil to sooth and soften the skin.

Sukin

Natural Deodorant

125ML

RRP: $5.99

After Sale: $3.60

www.sukinorganics.com

This aluminum and paraben free deodorant eliminates the bacteria that causes odour without using harsh ingredients. A delicate blend of tangerine, mandarin and lavender oils, combined with vanilla extract will leave you smelling and feeling fresh and clean. Can be used as an all over body spray or just for under arms.

Beauty Essentials

Make-Up Remover Wipes

25 Pack

RRP: $4.99

After Sale: $3.00

www.priceline.com.au

BB Aloe Vera Make-Up Remover Wipes will gently and effectively cleanse and remove make-up from your face and eyes without drying, leaving skin feeling fresh and clean. Enriched with Aloe Vera and Chamomile to help soothe skin. Hypoallergenic & Dermatologically Tested.

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So here it comes, did i stay with my budget or did i over spend? well here's the answer you have possibly been waiting for. My total of purchases was: $18.57 !!! WOOOHOOO. With $1.43 to spare.

I cant wait to try these products, and to give my honest opinion on them!

Dont miss out on these skincare deals, get in quick before the sale ends.

HAUL: Models Prefer + Free Gift Box

when the Priceline catalogue comes out, I get so excited. I love everything beauty, so you can only imagine how my eyes just lighted up. I've been using Models Prefer makeup for a while now, and I must say, I've been very impressed. It's affordable and great quality. So I was very excited to see that they were having a makeup / skin care deal, that involved a free gift.

On Sale Thursday 23RD May 2013 Until Monday 3rd June 2013. ( unless sold out )
MP FREE GIFT VALUED AT OVER $40, WHEN YOU SPEND $20 OR MORE ON THE MODELS PREFER RANGE*

What's Inside The Goodie Box:

• Nail Enamel 15.0 ml
   - Wanna Be Royal
• Professional Mineral Powder Foundation 12.0 g
   - Dark
• Runway Shine Lip Gloss 7.0 ml
   - Angel Wing
• Lipstick 3.8 g
   - Picture Perfect

Professional Mineral Powder Foundation 12.0 g - Dark

Models Prefer Professional Mineral Bronzer Powder is a soft matte, mineral bronzing powder that gives the look of a natural tan. The buildable formula can create a sun-kissed look or a dark tan. It adds a beautiful soft glow without any cheap looking sparkles, sheen or unnatural orange. It looks natural and you can build coverage. I like to use a contour brush and dust under my cheekbones to add definition. This is such an easy way to look healthy and glowy in all seasons.

Runway Shine Lip Gloss 7.0 ml  - Angel Wing
Models Prefer Runway Lipgloss is a gloss that seeks to achieve maximum shine and rich colour. Its moisturising formulation volumises and highlights the lips, making them appear fuller, softer and supple. Can be worn alone or over lipstick for a lavish, lacquered look. 

Lipstick 3.8 g - Picture Perfect

Models Prefer Lipstick is a creamy lipstick that provides a bold colour with a pearl shine finish.  Colour has a lot of texture, only a small apply is enough. Gorgeous pinky / red colour.

Nail Enamel 15.0 ml  - Wanna Be Royal

Models Prefer Nail Enamel features a quick-dry formula and a wide, flat brush for quick and easy application. Available in 23 shades and a Base & Top Coat.

5 Beauty Products I've Finished - May 2013

5 Beauty Products, I've Finished. - May 2013

 Vera Wang; Preppy Princess:
I was given this as a Christmas present last year. I've always loved Vera Wang, and trying Preppy Princess for the first time, was exciting. This smells exactly how you'd imagine a preppy girl smelling- one of those girls who shops at the high end store, maybe upper-middle class, gets good grades in school, hold hands with her boyfriend at the park. It's a fresh scent, not obnoxiously flowery or sweet- it's young and innocent but suitable for a woman of all ages.

Swisspers; Facial Cleaning Wipes.
I've tried the other Swisspers wipes before (green tea and cucumber) but this one is the best in terms of the smell. I really like the fresh scent. Unlike many other wipes I've tried, Swisspers is perfect for me, coz the wipes are not too soggy - they just have the right amount of the cleansing stuff on it. And it does remove make up pretty well too! This is a great thing to use when you're just lazy to remove your make up at night. Plus, I never find a need to apply moisturiser after using this. 

Maybelline New York: Fit Me Pressed Powder (Sand Beige)
The package is very inviting, it's small but cute. The only thing I hated about the package, was that you had to keep flipping the powder up, just to use the mirror. Which would leave me covered in powder, if I didn't clean it up. Besides that, the formula was very lightweight, didnt make my face, look cakey or patchy. Blends very well with my foundation and other beauty products I use. 

Australis : Eyeshadow Primer.
FINALLY!!! I have been looking high and low for something to stop my oily lids from gathering eyeshadow in the creases and ruining my hard work! I decided to give this a go, despite it being considered a budget brand and I was excited to find that it does its job to perfection. I have worn this almost everyday for 8 hours with no fading whatsoever, just a dab on each lid, gently massage it in. Eyeshadow will not budge. I also have sensitive eyes and this is gentle as can be! Packaging is super cute, I love how Australis make all their products look alike (MAC inspiration?) Hot pink bottle with a black lid and doe foot applicator. 

Maybelline New York: Dream LUMI Touch. Highlighting Concealer.
this product is amazing. I used it every single day. It was easy to apply and looked amazing blended in. I used it under my eyes, brow bone, down my nose and a little on my chin. Even though it says "concealer" it looked more like a bright highlighter. To be honest, I truly felt like I could pull off Kim Kardashian's  hight light / contour look. The texture was very creamy and was quick to dry, so you have to be super quick to blend into the skin. It didn't look cakey or to light for my skin. It was perfect shade to lighten dark areas and make my features stand out.

PriceLine Beauty Bag 2013

I love when Priceline does amazing offers, that include receiving discounts / free products, or shall I say a bag full of cosmetics valued over $220!! When I heard about the beauty bag 2013, I was so excited. The products that were in the bag where a few things I have been dying to try, so this was an offer I wasn't going to let slip past me.

To get the beauty bag, you have to spend $60 on cosmetics or accessories from included brands: Rimmel London, Revlon, Models Prefer, Nude by Nature, Manicare, Bourjois, Kiss, Press & Go, Natio, Australis, Ecotools, Sally Hansen and Savvy.

Before I show you what products were inside, here's what I brought to receive the beauty bag:

I picked up:

• Australis: Intensif Eye Wet / Dry Eye Shadow In Choc-A-Block
• Australis: LASH TLC Mascara In Blackest Black
• Australis: Fresh & Flawless Pressed Power In Darkest Brown
• Australis: Paparazzi Perfect High Definition Foundation In Natural Fawn
• Australis: Paparazzi Perfect High Definition Brightener 
• Savvy: Liquid Eye Liner In Black 
• Models Prefer: Infinite Colour Foundation In Natural Beige
• Models Prefer: Bronzer - Sun Kissed
• Models Prefer: High Definition Soft Touch Pressed Power In Medium To Dark.

 NOW FOR WHAT'S IN THE BAG?

Included in the bag was:

• Eco Tools: Recycled Plastic Bath Sponge
• Sally Hanson: Complete Salon Finish Nail Polish in Midnight ( black with small gold shimmer)
• Revlon: Lip Butter in Brown Sugar
• Australis: Paparazzi Perfect High Definition Concealer 
• Nude by Nature: Undercover Airbrush Mineral Primer
• Kiss: Everlasting French Nails
• Savvy by DB: Makeup Remover Wipes
• Rimmel: Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch in 004 Shimmering Sand
• Manicare: Cutical Therapy Oil
• Natio: Lip Colour in Flutter (a neutral brown)
• Bourjois: Volume Glamour Max Mascara in Noir Max
• Press & Go Nails
• Revlon: Photo Ready BB Cream $5 off voucher

Review: Voluptulash Mascara By Australis.

I absolutely adore this mascara, and this is coming from someone that hated changing my old mascara that gave me results to another mascara I didn't know much about. I purchased Voluptulash after seeing an add on TV, I haven't always been a big fan of Australis products in the past. So I was pretty skeptical on it. After doing a little research for reviews, a few blogs had actually highly recommended it, not only was it cheap but the results are high. I decided to give it a shot, it was on special for $4.95 at Priceline, & I badly needed a new mascara as my favourite one was out of stock. Ill admit the wand was very weird, it was like a curved comb with teeth on each side. Even a little twisted to make an easy apply, but It was hard the first time I used it. But you get used to it, as my normally preferred wand was thick and full.

My results were not what I expected, I was truly blown away. I had to do a double look at my lashes cause it seriously looked like i put fake lashes on. With one comb through my lashes didn't stick together or lump. Didn't smudge or flake when wearing it. The best thing was how easy it was to wash off. Just a little bit of water made to come off in what seemed to be fibre-y clumps. Even my old favourite mascara would be hard to wash off at night, that I'd go to bed with bits of mascara stuck in my lashes. Voluptulash just out ruled them.I love this mascara, ill be making more purchases and also recommending it to everyone I know!

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