Collective Haul! Strawberrynet

I've bought quite a few items from Strawberrynet.com this year so I thought I'd do a collective haul showing what I've bought.

First I bought the DiorSkin Forever foundation compact. I asked a friend at work what she uses and she showed me her compact and told me it was also recommended to her. I use it over foundation but it can also be used without. Also, I apply it with a powder brush but it comes with a sponge applicator.

 

I was bored with the body washes I normally buy at the chemist or supermarket so I thought I'd give these a go.

 

 

 

The blue H2O+ Clearwater shower and bath gel smells, for the lack of a better word, clean. I bought this shower and bath gel because it was the cheaper of the three. I'm using this one at the moment.

The orange H2O+ Blushing Orange shower and bath gel smells like lemon peel and orange in a soap. I bought this shower and bath gel because it came up as the most popular.

The yellow H2O+ Kiwi-Cassis bath and shower gel smells like citris and berries together in a soap. I bought this shower and bath gel, well, because it was yellow and our bathroom is black and white with yellow hand towels and knick-knacks. It is my favourite of the three.

I was, like every winter, having problems with dry skin around my nose so, after being recommended it, I bought the Ella Bache Hydra Repulp. I apply it to any dry patches after exfoliating.

 

Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour Blush. See my review here :)

I ran out of my Loreal Base Magique primer about 2 months ago and have been waiting until I read a good review on another primer so I could do a buy and try. Kaye at Beautiful Kayekie says that her go-to primer is the Smashbox Photo Finish and she lives in humid climate so surely this primer has stood the test of time (or should I say climate), right!? So I've bought Smashbox Beauty to Go which has a 30ml and a 15ml of this primer.

What's Pinteresting This Week: Get Rid of Those Pesky Blackheads!

Source: followpics.com via Riley on Pinterest

Take gel facial wash, mix with tablespoon of baking soda and tablespoon of salt. Apply to damp skin with cotton pad, leave for 5 mins.

Clinique Fresh Bloom Allover Colour Blush in Peony

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This blush is A-MA-ZING! I tried it at a friends house and instantly fell in love with it. I've never loved a blush more.

The soft pinky/coral shade instantly complimented my skin tone. And it's shimmer highlighted my cheeks like never before. LOVE!

 

 

The packaging is pretty awesome too. Simple, clean, delicate and shiny - to me that screams 'I'm fancy!'

I had to buy it! The only downfall is that it's a bit pricey. But that's to be expected from a high end brand. I paid $38.50 from strawberrynet.com.

Beauty Tip Ten: How to Apply Your Mascara to Get the Winged Lash Effect

To achieve maximum coverage when applying mascara simply jiggle the wand in a zigzag motion as you apply from the base to the tips of your lashes. This results in more mascara coating the lashes.

What's Pinteresting This Week: Beauty Tip Eleven

Source: prettygossip.com via Jenna on Pinterest

Designer Brands Chubby Lipstick Crayon in Enchanted Rose

I have always wanted to try the Clinique Chubby Sticks but never wanted to pay the high price tag. So thank you Designer Brands for coming up with your own version for me to try!

There are four shades in their wind-up Chubby range - Dollface, Guava Kiss, Kiss and Tell and Enchanted Rose. I purchased 411 Enchanted Rose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour: It is a dusty pink colour.

Pigmentation: Covers like a lipstick, 7/10.

Application: It is easy to apply - much easier than applying a lipstick. It's more like you are applying a lip gloss.

Texture: Smooth, creamy and hydrating.

Longevity: It was 4 hours before I had to re-apply.

Packaging: Standard DB black packaging with silver writing.

Price: $7.99.


Overall: I really can't fault anything about this product. I love the colour, easy application, texture and its longevity. I was also pleasantly surprised by its pigmentation.

Fitness: My Home Workout

Today was a 3.98km run/walk/workout around Lake Monger.

When I say run/walk it's because I can't run the whole distance - yet!

When I say it's a run/walk/workout it's because there are workout stations positioned alongside of the path where you can stop and work your arms, legs and abs.

There will eventually be iPhone and Android apps so you can track your goals as you are working out (calico.com.au). Until then I am using RunKeeper to track time, distance and calories burned.

August Empties

I have learned that there is nothing more satisfying than finishing a beauty product.

As I have a countless number of beauty products I have put aside and forgotten I thought it's about time I did my own monthly 'empties' posts. Besides if you, like me, love to read other bloggers 'empties' posts then why not, right??

So here is what I managed to finish up for the month of August. It's not much but now there are four less items cluttering my shower!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Redken All Soft Shampoo: I also had the conditioner but that was used up yonks ago. Not really a favourite of mine. Probably won't purchase it again.

Redken Body Full Shampoo: This is a product I would buy again. It left my hair clean (but not squeaky) and feeling light. Out of all the volume shampoos I have used this one gets the vote from me!

Redken Body Full Light Conditioner: Again it gets my vote. It's not a heavy conditioner but it does its job.

Palmolive Naturals Shower Milk: When I bought this shower milk I was looking for a cheap shower gel. This one was $2.00 for 250ml from the Reject Shop in Perth. I have a love/hate relationship with the fragrances of the Palmolive shower gels - they all seem to smell the same to me.

Clarins Moisture-Rich Body Lotion: This was part of a gift with purchase that I received about 2 years ago. I really don't like using highly fragrant beauty products and this is one product that is and that's why it has taken me so long to use it. The one thing I do like about it though is the richness of the cream.