Beauty Tip Nine: DIY Light Foundation Coverage

Want lighter coverage with your favourite foundation? Just apply it with a damp makeup sponge - and there you have it!

Active Tan Self-Tanning Wipes

After talking about the  Natio tanning wipes in a recent post I found these bad boys in Gloss. You get 20 self-tanning wipes for $6.95 so if they produce a good tan then they are much better value.

So, do they produce a good tan? Yes. I used them just the other night for the tops of my legs. No streaking and a natural looking tan. Easy!

I will be buying these again.

 

 

 

 

 

Have you used these self-tanning wipes? If so, what did you think of them?

Natio Tanning Wipes: The Best Thing Since the Invention of Sliced Bread!

Are they?! Yes, they are bloody awesome! With these, I save time and I also save my white bathroom tiles! Who would have thought of such a simple thing? I wish I did.

Simply put, each tanning wipe is the size of a baby wipe. And, for me, one tanning wipe does both legs.

They are fast drying, give a natural even looking sunless tan and tan is buildable so you can achieve your desired shade.

To use just apply onto the skin evenly. Takes 3 hours for tan to develop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Natio tanning wipes come in a pack of 6 individual wipes for (if I recall correctly) $7.95.

Project Pan Update

Back in February I started my own project pan to stop myself from buying unnecessary make-up items. I think I did pretty well. In fact, I didn't buy anything make-up related until late July.

So what did I completely finish?

Maybelline Mineral Powder: I used it mostly as a finishing powder but it has great coverage if used on its own too. I think it was Medium 2 shade.

Face Of Australia blush: This was my everyday blush for a very long time, even after I dropped it. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the shade however it was a subtle rose colour.

Natio Pressed Powder: This was my go-to face powder for as long as it lasted. It was discontinued.

Maybelline Age Rewind Primer: I love this primer! I will be re-purchasing this again. It's a silicone based primer and we all know I love those!

Sephora Foundation Sample: This foundation is quite thick so you only need a little bit.

Seacret body lotion: I was surprised how easy this lotion absorbed into the skin. A nice light one for summer. I think it is similar to the Vaseline Intensive range of body lotions.

Designer Brand body butter: This body butter is similar to the Body Shop body butters but for a third of the cost. It comes in the pump as pictured above or in a tub.

Paris Hilton, Gucci Flora and Elizabeth Arden body lotions: These came in packs with their respective fragrances.

Shiseido AV1 mascara: This was my holy grail (HG)  mascara until I discovered the Rimmel Sexy Curves mascara.

Rimmel Sexy Curves Mascara: This was my HG until I discovered the Designer Brand Amplify mascara.

Designer Brands Amplify mascara: LOVE LOVE LOVE. Will forever be repurchasing. This was in my project pan as it was in the colour brown and I like to where black mascara.

Revlon New Complexion : This foundation is a light to medium foundation. I found it good to use in the winter when my skin was lacking moisture.

Revlon ColorStay Foundation: This foundation is a medium to heavy foundation. This was my go-to foundation for a very long time and would purchase it again but I have found a dupe which is have the price of this foundation.

Clarins Beauty Flash Balm: I bought this to use as a primer however I found it is better suited to be used as a 10 minute moisture mask.

Schwartzkopf Rescue Repair: Great for split ends. I love this brand in general and have yet to be disappointed. 

I haven't quite finished this project pan even though I gave myself 3 months to use these products. As you can see there are a few items I am still trying to finish.

The Ninety-Nine Workout Challenge

I've never been someone that likes to exercise but after having my first baby in May I have realised that I am not as fit as I want to be and I really want to be bikini body ready for the summer. So I searched through pinterest for a workout challenge that I had seen posted a few months back.

I don't do it all in one hit. That would just be stupid because, like I said, I never exercise! I am working my way through the workout starting at 99 and seeing how much I can do and then stop and run to cool down. Then I will start the next day where I left off the day before etc...

Saturday - 99 jumping jacks to 77 jumping jacks
Monday - 77 jumping jacks to 55 jumping jacks
Tuesday - 55 jumping jacks to ...

I'm doing it this way so I feel like I am achieving something by actually finishing the whole workout, even if it does take a few days in the beginning.

I want to eventually be able to do the whole workout in one session.

Wish me luck!!

Beauty Tip Eight: Removing Static Electricity Created By Clothing

This is a trick I learnt a few years ago and still use quite a lot especially when wearing my work attire as it can get quite static.


If your clothes are creating static electricity when you wear them then just apply moisturiser to your skin where the static is being made (for example you legs). By doing this you alleviate the discomfort and annoyance of the static electricity and, not to mention, moisturise your skin at the same time.

However, if you prefer, there are anti-static sprays you can buy that do the same thing but, meh, we all already own moisturiser, don't we!?  :)

Trend To Try: Pastel Pins

Pastel coloured jeans are everywhere at the moment. Here are a few places you can purchase them from in Australia.




Ally Classic Skinny Jeans $34.99



Portmans Coloured Skinny Jeans $79.95

Dotti Santa Fe Papaya Tube Jeans $59.95

Cotton On Ally Side Zip Jeans $49.95







Supre and Kmart have them also, $25 and $15 respectively.

I didn't think it was possible but I managed to pick up a pair of pastel mint coloured jeans from an Op-Shop for $5 :)

(pic to come)