By now dear reader mine, you’ll know that I have a love of highlighters. Well, in my overall love of all things makeup and skincare, highlighters are a particular weakness of mine (and yes, this is the second highlighter palette review in a row that I’m posting on my blog). A good highlighter can make […]
Category: Beauty
Review: The Morphe x Bretman Babe in Paradise Highlighter Palette
If you’ve been anywhere on social media lately you’ll know that the Morphe brand has been killing it with their product releases. Known for their brushes and their iconic 35 palettes, Morphe raised the bar with their new formulations and packaging. New eye shadows were heralded by the Jaclyn Hill 35 palette and then all […]
Review: The Nars Loaded Palette
Who needs another warm toned palette? Me! Yes, I can never seem to get enough of those warm toned looks (note to self, write a full blog post on my favorite warm toned eyeshadow palettes). Ladies and gentlemen, for your viewing pleasure, I present to you …. (drumroll) … the Nars Loaded Palette in all […]
Review: Too Faced Totally Cute Palette – with swatches and a look!
The Brand The Too Faced brand is relatively new to New Zealand, but since the launch of Mecca Maxima us Kiwi makeup mavens have the chance to try this American staple. Known for their iconic Chocolate Bar palettes that are the darlings of the YouTube world, Two Faced started out in 1998 with the ethos of […]
Maybelline Curvitude Liner Review
Who doesn’t love a good cat eye? It can take a look from ‘girl next door’ to ‘sexy and mysterious’ in just two flicks. Well, more that two flicks for me, as I’m not one of those people who can apply a cat eye with ease. Thankfully I was lucky enough to be sent the […]
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion – A Miracle for Acne Sufferers
In the last couple of years, makeup has become incredibly popular with well known brands being forced to up their game by little known brands who have challenged them in product and price. The tide is now turning and skincare is coming to the forefront. It’s no secret that your makeup is only as good […]
Virtuous Skincare – Skin Repair Cream
Sometimes when I receive a product to review, it’s easy, I can put it on and tell pretty quickly whether I like it or not, whether it performs with other products and whether it’s worth the blunt. This product was a bit of a long game. Why? Because it claims that it’s a skin repair […]
Lancome Energie De Vie Nuit / Overnight Recovery Sleeping Mask
Every now and then a product will come along that very quickly becomes a staple in your skincare routine. Lancome Energie De Vie Nuit (I’ll just call it the Sleeping Mask from now on lol) is one of those products. It was everything I didn’t know I needed in my skincare routine! And for a […]
Products I’ve Used Up
I haven’t posted my empties for quite some time, but rest assured, I’ve been keeping them all aside for this very moment! Lancome Teint Idole Foundation – 05 Beige Noisette This is my ride or die foundation. I mean it. When I ran out I had a mini panic attack. Lancome Teint Idole is a […]
Jeffree Star & Manny MUA Collab Liquid Lipstick in I’m Shook
The Brand The Jeffree Star cosmetics brand has shot to meteoric fame over the last few years, especially in the online world. Already well known, initially for his music, Jeffree has built an empire based on his makeup passion that started when he was just 13. All of his products are cruelty free. Find out […]