Maybelline The Falsies & Full 'N Soft: The review

My lashes need all the help they can get so I love trying out new mascaras. I remember seeing 'Full 'n Soft' on Laura's blog (buy now blog later) ageeeees ago and really wanted to try it for a more natural look. More specifically the beach, because my eyes look so undefined without a little mascara but didn't want to look like I was wearing makeup.  'The Falsies' had been getting a pretty good wrap over the past few months so I picked that one up to. I purchases these quite a while ago so have had plenty of time to test them out. Both mascaras have brush/bristle wands, not plastic as I'm not really a fan.

Lets start with Full 'n Soft. I have the waterproof version as I wanted to wear it to the beach. It does stay on well and doesn't smudge as easily but I wouldn't say its waterproof skills are life changing. The wand is pretty standard and simple - no fuss and fiddling. This mascara is amazing. It does exactly what it claims to. You get softer, fuller, natural looking, clump free lashes. Perfect for casual days or times when you want to go for the natural look. love it.

The Falsies is the total opposite of Full 'n Soft. Lashes are longer and more voluminous. I have short, straight lashes and this is the best mascara I have ever used for dramatic lashes. The curved wand really scoops and helps to flare the lashes. I truly love this mascara. It can get a little clumpy if your note careful but its totally workable.

The one thing I've always had trouble with is finding a mascara that holds a curl. My lashes are very straight and quite short. I ALWAYS use an eyelash curler and my lashes curl but after an hour or so they've dropped. Neither of these have been able to hold a curl amazingly (but I think thats my lashes) so I'm still on the hunt. 

I will definitely be repurchasing both of these mascaras nonetheless!

B x  

Rimmel Metal Rush - Royal Blue: The Review

The other day I was in Target for some weekend wandering and of course magically ended up in the beauty section. I went to the Rimmel stand after seeing they *finally* have brought out the Kate Moss matte finish lipsticks in the red tube. I restrained myself from picking up 107 (which I have been wanting) as something else caught my eye. A little stand of nail polishes (literally like 4 bottles) were randomly sitting there. I saw Royal Blue and it immediately reminded me of Butter London's Knackered, which is a shade I had wanted until Darcie picked it up and found the formula to be a bit naff (post here).I thought I might as well give it a go as it looked amazing and was fairly cheap (12 bucks I think).

I tried it as soon as  I got home and the first coat was quite sheer. I wasn't worried *yet* because another duo chrome type polish I have (Butter London Thames) starts sheer but is fine with 2-3 coats, although this polish has a thicker consistency that Thames. The one thing that stood out to me was the brush. Its quite short and wide with a rounded tip. I love the way the brush coats the nail so easily. So I went on with the second coat and it was pretty much opaque and looked awesome. I did notice a few patchy bits so decided to do a third coat to be safe. I noticed it became a bit bubbly in some parts as it dried, but I think that was because I didn't let the second coat dry fully before applying the third. It is crucial with this polish that you let every single coat dry completely before going on with the next. Other than that miner set back I really love this polish! Its unique and pretty and it really is duo chrome. It can look totally purple or green, with hints of blue and silver. It really is similar to Knackered, the main difference is that it doesn't contain the holographic glitter.The photos honestly don't do it justice. Definitely want to check out other shades in the collection.

B x

OPI OZ Collection - The Haul

Just a quick OPI Haul post today! As a nail polish addict, I just had to pick up some of the polishes from the new OZ the great and powerful collection from OPI! These Polishes are gorgeous, I especially love 'Which is Witch' and 'I Theodora you'. I picked up these polishes from Myer at The Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. Their new OPI display is AMAZING! Hope you enjoy this quick post and expect reviews on some of these polishes soon! 

Left to Right, Which is Witch, When Monkeys Fly, Lights of Emerald City. 

Left to Right, Which is Witch, When Monkeys Fly, Lights of Emerald City.

Left to Right, I Theodora You, Don't burst my bubble, Glints of Glinda, What Wizardry is this?.

Darcie x

Smiths Rosebud Salve: The review

Today I will be doing a quick blog post on one of  my favourite recent finds, Smiths Rosebud Salve. I was under the impression that nothing could beat my mac tendertones when it comes to lip balms, but I think the Rosebud Salve may be just as good! Or even better!! I bought my Smiths Rosebud Salve off adorebeauty.com for $12.95 AUD. I was so excited to try this, as I have heard so many great things about it and I am glad to say I wasn't disappointed! As soon as I applied the Rosebud Salve to my lips they become soft and any dryness I had before, was almost immediately gone. The Smiths Rosebud Salve contains petroleum jelly, like traditional Vaseline, although I found the Rosebud salve to be not as thick as Vaseline, which is a good thing as I don't like the feel of traditional Vaseline on my lips. The consistency of the Rosebud Salve is 'Jelly' like and it is an extremely sheer pink colour, which on the lips looks really natural. I love the scent of the Rosebud Salve, it smells like roses but is not overwhelming.  I have to say I am really addicted to this stuff! I don't think I have used another lip balm since I bought it! I cant recommend it enough  if you have the opportunity to pick this up, do it, you wont be disappointed!! 

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xo DARCIE

OPI: The collective haul

Over the last month or so I have picked up a few OPI polishes as they are now available at Myer. Previously OPI was only available at David Jones so to see that they had the full range at my local Myer has made them a lot more accessible- (don't know if thats a good or bad thing!). The shade 'The world is not enough' is from Brands Exclusive which Darcie got for me <3 I also decided to try 'Nail Envy' as I have very weak nails that always break and split. Two of my fav youtubers/bloggers Vivianna and Barbara both have loved it so I thought I'll have a go. I will let you know how I go with that!

B x

L-R The world is not enough & Goldeneye (Skyfall collection),  Bubble Bath, Alpine Snow and Nail Envy treatment.

Nars Mekong & Barbarella: The Review

Most of the time, when I want a new product, it's because I've seen it on someone else and the purchase of these two beauties were no different. I'd heard bits and pieces about the classic eye shadow 'Mekong' by Nars, but had never seen it in full effect. First I saw Zoella use it a few times and thought it looked amazing on her. Then, I saw Tanya Burr (exact vid!) use it in her annual birthday makeup look tutorial and bam, that was it, the Mekong seed was planted and I knew one of these days I'd have to get my hands on it. So on a trip to Chadstone Shopping center not long before Christmas, I came across Mecca and thought that today was the day. 

Now the Barbarella tale. About two days before I went on this Chadstone trip, I was watching one of my fav bloggers/youtubers Vivianna (exact vid!). Whilst watching I couldn't help but think how lovely peachy pink her lips looked! I love people who list what they're wearing in the description box and Vivianna is one of those helpful gems. I scrolled down and what was the peachy pink culprit? Barbarella. Now, I wasn't intending on buying this (but then do I ever 'intend' to buy half the stuff I do?) but after picking out Mekong, I looked at the lipsticks and picked up a pretty peach that caught my eye immediately. The sales assistant serving me says 'oh, is that Barbarella? It'd look so nice on you!'. Of course in my head I was just thinking that she probably just wants to make the sale, but what the heck, I got it too.

Mekong is the perfect black-brown with gorgeous gold shimmer. Ridiculously rich and pigmented, stays on all day, basically perfection. I love wearing it as a liner for a subtle effect, or packed onto the lid and blended for drama. There is only one problem I have with this and other shadows I have that contain pretty sparkles. That is, when I swatch it with my finger you get all the glitter you should, but using my eye shadow brush just seems to pick up the colour and misses the sparkle. I think I need to invest in a good quality stiff shader brush... MAC 239 maybe? 

Barbarella is really, really pretty. That's the best way I can describe it. Super moisturising formula that has a lovely sheen. Perfect balance between sheer and opaque, love it.

hope you enjoyed the post,

Brooke x

 

Rimmel, Maybelline & Simple: The mini Haul

I popped into k-mart and Priceline the other day and picked up a small *pats self on back* selection of goodies. I picked up the Simple eye makeup remover in the travel size because I needed something to help budge waterproof mascara (not bad so far but not that great either). I got two Rimmel items, first a Kate moss lipstick. I have been wanting to try these for a while now and got mine in number 60. I also got one of their blushes in 'Berry' because it reminded me of Nars Doucer, which I've been resisting due to the fairly hefty price tag. Finally I got a black Maybelline gel liner which I'm excited to test out! 

B x