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Three Months Worth of Empties! (September - November 2013)

30 Days of Fashion and Beauty 2013 (Priceline Beauty Tour + Goodie Bag!)

Priceline Skincare Goodie Bag 2013 + Recent Skincare Haul

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Showing posts with label Aveeno. Show all posts

Saturday, 7 December 2013

Three Months Worth of Empties! (September - November 2013)

I originally planned to produce an empties post at the end of each month but failed to do so with the current changes happening within my schedule.

There's a considerable number of items to showcase here today, but for three month's worth - it's quite less than what I expected.


Moisturisers

1. LUSH Gorgeous Facial Moisturiser (10g sample)
This is one expensive moisturiser ($74.95 for 45g). I can see why, I absolutely adore the scent, the moisturiser itself fared well with my skin - my skin was radiant, plump and exhibited signs of good health in the mornings, after applying this at night. The only thing preventing me from purchasing the full sized product is the price-tag!

2. Olay Moisturising Lotion (150mL)
My HG moisturiser! I'm currently using another moisturiser at the moment but will definitely return to this one. I've included this product in my Skincare Tag, you can read about to find out what's so special about it!

3. Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion (50mL)
I love Sukin's face products but I wasn't accustomed to applying their lotions onto my body due to the scent. I'm just so used to applying body lotions with fruit scents! Overall, it's a great product but I won't be repurchasing.

4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (40mL)
I purchased this when it was first became available at Priceline (remember that period?). I didn't notice much improvement but during the course I used this, I didn't get any pimples (yay!). I didn't use this alone as a moisturiser and had to top it up with my Olay one. If I see this on sale at Priceline, I'll probably purchase it again.

5. Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion (354mL)
Marketing has done well in positioning this product. I'm wired to adore Aveeno's products' I've already repurchased this but in the variation designed to relieve stress.


Makeup Removers

6. Simple Eye Make-Up Remover (125mL)
This stuff is like water; it removes my eye makeup quite well.  It doesn't leave any oily residue and is gentle on the eyes. I don't think this will work for waterproof mascara, but since I don't use that - it's perfect. I'm currently using the bi-phase makeup removers but will return to this eventually.

7. Lancôme Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (125mL)
I really enjoyed using this. It's gentle yet very effective at removing everything. I don't think I'll be repurchasing this due to the cheaper options available.

8. Maybelline City Rescue Total Clean! Express Eye & Lip Makeup Remover (70mL)
I purchased this makeup remover in my Maybelline September haul which I blogged about here.
It's a bit expensive in my book, luckily I got it on sale and it works great. A great substitute for my Lancôme Bi-Facil I might add.


Makeup

9. Australis Ready Set Go Finishing Powder in True Translucent (7.5g)
Love this finishing powder! It sets my makeup nicely, mattifies my face a bit, helps with oil control and it goes on colourless despite its white powder form.

10. Benefit They're Real! Mascara (3g sample)
This mascara lasted over two months. That's two months of perfect lashes - long, curled, voluminous and separated lashes were achieved! I'm also loving the bommy-knocker at the end of wand - it helps me reach the corner lashes!

11. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss in Strip Tease
I received this from the company ages ago and it's time I gave it the boot. It's a really sheer shimmering lip gloss - quite average yet the pricetag implies otherwise. The inclusion of a mirror was handy but the scent was a bit sweet for my liking. I would not repurchase this; I don't find ModelCo's products worth their RRP.

12. Rimmel Vinyl Gloss Voluptuously Shiny Lipgloss in 110 Keep A Secret
One of my favourite glosses, likewise to ModelCo's lip gloss, this one is also on the sheer side. A great everyday shimmer lipgloss that would sure give you that luscious looking pout! I would repurchase this lipgloss in other shades (and possibly the same shade!).


Other

13. Avène Eau Thermale Spring Water (300mL)
Spraying this on my face = wonderful! The spray distribution is even, there are so many uses for this product and I've already bought backups. A staple in my skincare routine. Read my full review here

14. Lux Luminous Touch Body Wash (400mL)
Love this body wash so much! (love Lux body washes in general) Even though I don't detect the presence of illuminators on my skin, it's what I've been looking for in a body wash - pleasant scent, nice lather and moisturising! Would definitely repurchase this.

15. Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy Total Nourishing Care Shampoo & Conditioner (50mL samples)
I really love the scent of this. It's quite an average shampoo and conditioner but I don't think I'll be repurchasing it - I'm interested in trying more natural products.

16. Jurlique Replenishing Foaming Cleanser (30mL sample)
I used this after I had the horrible reaction to Indeed Laboratories' Pepta-bright which you can read all about it here. This was a lovely cleanser to use, it didn't strip my skin of its natural oils and it was just so gentle on the rashes I received. The only thing I don't like about it is the scent - which is understandable since there are natural derivatives within the product.

And there you have it. Three months worth of empties!
What did you think of the items I've finished? Have you finished any items lately? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below, I'd love to hear about it!

Saturday, 21 September 2013

30 Days of Fashion and Beauty 2013 (Priceline Beauty Tour + Goodie Bag!)

September celebrates Priceline's 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty!

This month unveiled a line up of fashion and beauty events hosted around the nation (of Oz). 
Unfortunately, still being in uni, studies were of a higher priority and I missed out on some of the fashion events hosted earlier this month at Town Hall, Sydney.

When the beauty events started rolling back in Sydney mid-month, I popped by to Martin Place for the Priceline Beauty Tour where women were encouraged to participate in the "Go Naked Day" (makeup-wise of course!) ;)

Emerging from Martin Place station at midday, I saw this huge pink spectacular.


(inside the tent - centre stage post Beauty Editor Workshop)

On the way in, I donated to Priceline's Sisterhood Charity, Look Good...Feel Better and received a generous goodie bag.

Inside, makeovers (Revlon, Rimmel etc.), Essie manicures, and skin consultations (Ponds) were taking place. There was also a photo booth which you can utilise after your makeover to snap up some memories of the event!

I really wanted to get my nails done; I'm quite interested in the formula and wear of the Essie polishes but there was a queue, so I gave it a miss.
At the back there was some lash magic taking place, and having never worn false eyelashes before, I took up the chance to have my lashes done by a nice gentleman from the Manicare Glam team. I chose the most natural looking lashes available - the Taylor lashes and before working his magic on me, I was given the lowdown on the perfect application.
After putting the falsies on, this lady complimented how beautiful they looked on me and how this 'transformation' yielded such an improvement in the look of my eyes. They certainly added a touch of glamour;  my friend thought otherwise!

I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and after giving the 'tent' a twirl, headed home. It was when I came home that I decided to check out the contents of my goodie bag.

(gorgeous model on the bag!)

(the contents)

There are a mixture of full sized items and samples. The contents of this bag is great for a get-together with your girls e.g. a sleepover. There's shampoos, conditioners, wax strips, nail products, a bit of makeup and skin care products!

Contents:
Full Sized Items
Almay Moisturising Eye Makeup Remover Pads
Aveeno Positively Radiant Tinted Moisturiser Fair to Light SPF15
Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser
Beauty Essentials Nail Shapers
Broadway Nails Press & Go in Joyride
Manicare Glam Eyes Femme Fatale Kim Lashes
Models Prefer Kohl Pencil in Dark Chocolate
Models Prefer Liquid Liner in Brilliant Brown
Revlon Top Speed Nail Enamel in 043 Forbidden
Rimmel 60 Seconds Nail Colour in 200 Princess Pink
Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color in 908 Graphite Gravity
Swisse Shampoo with Pro-Vitamin B5 and Passionflower

Samples
Biorè Makeup-Removing Wipe (1)
Burt's Bees Radiance Body Lotion with Royal Jelly (15 mL)
Caron Laboratories Bump eRaiser Medi Paste (2.5 mL)
DU'IT Tough Hands Intensive Repair (5g)
John Frieda Full Repair Full Body Shampoo (44 mL)
John Frieda Full Repair Full Body Conditioner (44 mL)
Nivea In-Shower Rich Body Lotion Skin Conditioner (10 mL)
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Gentle Daily Cleanser (15 g)
Puretopia Instant Moisture Skin Quenching & Protecting Daily Face Moisturiser SPF15 (4mL)
Royal Moroccan Hair Serum Treatment (5 mL)
Royal Moroccan Hair Mask Treatment (15 mL)
Waxaway 4 wax strips & 1 after care wipe

Wow, that's a lot of products!
I can't wait to try and share these products around. You can certainly pick up any of these items in your local Priceline.
Thank you Priceline for hosting such fun events and for supporting their Sisterhood Charity!

Did you attend this year's 30 Days of Fashion and Beauty?!
What did you think of this year's goody bag?

Saturday, 22 June 2013

Priceline Skincare Goodie Bag 2013 + Recent Skincare Haul

I don't know if you've seen the recent blog posts on the free skincare goodie bags at Priceline when you spend over $60 on selected skincare brands, but, I had to make a post on my views and the haul I did to get the bag!














So initially, I was going to pass up on this tempting deal, since I have a plethora of moisturisers and cleansers filling up every nook and cranny (seriously!) But then I realised I was out of facial wipes; what a great excuse to spend $60+ on skincare! Facial wipes are such a convenience when I'm too lazy to properly remove my makeup and cleanse my face.

So off I went to my nearest Priceline and got myself a few skincare goodies to trial around with. My total ended up being around $62. Not bad, I say!

The "haulage":


(From left to right)

1. Swisspers Green Tea Calming Facial Cleansing Wipes (25 wipes)

- Got these because I'm a sucker for anything associated with green tea! These claim to remove "make-up & waterproof mascara". Upon first application, it stung my face. However, I still use these because I haven't broken out yet. The stinging isn't as "painful" as the first application, but my face has that "tingling" feeling. I think this is too concentrated for my preference. It claims to have green tea, aloe extracts and vitamin E. I know I should stop using it, since the pain reaction is a bad sign but I really want to finish this off (luckily my face is still "intact" lol). These are quite good at removing my face makeup, but not so much eye makeup. I really love how soft and durable the facial towels are...But unfortunately, I won't be purchasing these in future. Oh, another thing, I did look up the reviews for this product online before  making the purchase, and so far I haven't come across anyone experiencing the stinging. How strange!

2. Swisspers Spa Facial Cleansing Wipes with Pomegranate Extract (25 wipes)

- Got sucked into buying this because of the pink packaging. Also these are "coloured wipes", which really intrigued me! The product claims to be rich in antioxidants which is a bonus! It "cleanses, tones and moisturises without drying". I haven't tried these yet, but I'm hoping it won't sting my face. It's funny because I used to buy those $1 facial wipes from Coles/Woolworths and they worked fine (though the softness and quality of the towels can be improved).


3. 2x Nivea Pure & Natural Facial Cleansing Wipes (25 wipes)


- These are a little pricer than the Swisspers brands, but unlike the Swisspers brand (which are made in China), these are made in the Netherlands. I got attracted to claims on the packaging:

They're free from parabens, silicones, colourants, mineral oils and alcohol. The ingredients used in these; 95% of them are from natural origin (great!), they're biodegradable, they contrain bio argan oil and aloe vera. Last and not least they claim to do everything plus they are suitable for sensitive eyes/skin! I haven't tried these yet but I got 2 packets on a whim for the sister and I.

4. Palmer's  Cocoa Butter Formula Cocoa Body Scrub (200 g)


- Also needed a body scrub, 'cause it's Winter and I wanted to give my skin a treat.

I tried this out yesterday in the shower and my, it was such a luxurious experience! For those who love chocolate, I'm sure you'll agree with me that this product smells divine! Think cocoa guys! I really love that this product is saturated with crushed Cocoa beans! However, I have to say, this feels really buttery (from the shea butter) and moisturising but it's not that great at exfoliating. I prefer a stronger exfoliant. I will repurchase this in future though! Great skincare product for Winter in my book! 


Lovely...

5. Yes To Carrots C the Body Carrot Rich Moisturizing Body Scrub (200 mL)


(Blended with Carrot Seed Oil, Carrot Juice, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato and Dead Sea Mud. Paraben Free). Wow, sounds like a scrumptious lunch for the skin! I couldn't resist such a scrub. I'm excited to try a variety of products to find what works best for me! (This product is not tested on animals).


6. Avène Thermal Spring Water (300 mL)


- I needed a product to make my total at least $60 to get the goodie bag.

This was on sale for $19.99 (a bit crazy) but you can get it cheaper at the Chemist Warehouse when they have a sale! See my review on this product here.

And now, the moment we've been waiting for...




That's all the products in the goodie bag!

The products were enclosed in a shiny, black, sturdy Models Prefer tote (with a pink lining inside). Great usable bag for my mum so she can carry the groceries more efficiently!

Most are full sized items! Items in the bags can vary in shades and product types.
I'll be sharing these around with family and friends.

So, did you get one of these generous goodie bags? What products did you get to get the offer? I'd love to hear what you got!
If you haven't done so, and you're interested, you can still get them online or instore!

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