Review: Senna Brow Book

Brow expert and Senna founder, Eugenia Weston, designed this super skinny, refillable magnetic palette as the ultimate pro tool to master perfect brows on everyone. 

I’m ashamed to admit it, but I neglected my eyebrows for years. And I really do mean years. I didn’t even get them shaped til I was like 20. That’s blasphemy! The only reason that I think I managed to get away with it for so long, is because my eyebrows are so sparse.

These days, I’m happy to tell you that I take much better care of them. Not only do I regularly pluck them, but I also fill them in religiously. When I realised how good they look when I maintain them, I never looked back!

I swear by my Senna Brow Book when it comes to filling in my brows. It has 9 colours in the palette, which makes finding your perfect match incredibly easy. It’s also great for someone like me who occasionally does freelancing, because there literally is a colour to suit everyone.

Left to right, top to bottom: Ash, Auburn, Platinum, Ebony, Taupe, Flaxen, Noir, Espresso, Brunette

As well as the actual brow colours, it also includes Browlite – which is a soft matte brow highlighter, and a Brow Pomade – which adds texture and fullness.

The colour I use is Brunette, and it is perrrfect. It looks so natural, that people don’t even realise that I’ve basically had to draw my eyebrows on. Hahaha. The pigmentation is great, which means you don’t have to spend ages building up the colour. 

The Browlite highlighter is alright (nothing too special!) and the Brow Pomade isn’t nearly as good as the Smashbox Brow Tech wax, so I rarely ever use it. 

Overall, I think this palette is great and would recommend it to anyone who has a hard time finding a good match for their brows, and it is especially awesome for makeup artists. I bought mine from Camera ReadyCosmetics, but you can also find it on the Senna website.

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Current Wish List - what am I lusting over??

The problem with being a beauty addict, is that you constantly discover new things that you become obsessed with. Unfortunately, living in New Zealand doesn't often make finding these things easy! In any case, here's what I'm lusting over lately:

LORAC Pro Palette

Who doesn't want one of these? They are all over youtube and the blogging world at the moment, and I seriously need to get my hands on one...  Does anyone know a NZ seller, or someone that ships to NZ??

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

This looks seriously beautiful. I'm not usually much into highlighters, but I've heard so many good things about this, it makes it hard to resist!


Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in "Tipsy"

To be quite honest with you, it's not just Tipsy I want in this range - I want all of them! If however, I was to choose just one colour, this would be it. I am a huge fan of coral blushes, and I think this one in particular would be great for someone with my skintone.

Benefit Gimme Brow

I usually use brow powders or pencils to fill in my brows, but this product really has me intrigued! I would love to have something quick and easy to use on days when I'm short on time and don't feel like wearing much makeup - this looks promising!

Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup

I have heard nothing but good things about this foundation. I love sheer to medium coverage foundations, and this sounds like it would be perfect for me. Urban Decay has long been one of my favourite brands, but I have never had the chance to try their foundations.

So.. if anyone feels like getting me an early christmas prezzy, don't let me stop you! Hahaha
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Top 5: Current Faves

I realise I haven’t done one of these kinda posts in a long time, so I thought I would share my Top 5 current faves with you.  In no particular order:

Garnier BB Cream Miracle Skin Perfector for Oily/Combination Skin

BB Creams are very hit or miss with me, some are great... others are terrible. But since I’d heard nothing but good things about this, it was time to bite the bullet and get it.
The coverage is that of a sheer foundation (as opposed to a tinted moisturiser!), the formula isn’t oily or shiny and it seems to stay put really well all day. I also love the fact that it has an SPF - this will be perfect for Summer.
The only thing I don’t like about it, is that it emphasises any dry patches I might have on my face, so I usually use a moisturiser underneath it.

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in “Crème Brulee”

Honestly, I love these lipsticks. They are so moisturising and are really nicely pigmented. This one in particular is actually a perfect nude for me, and lately I’ve been wearing it almost everyday!
I have two other colours, but am definitely on the lookout for some more.

Lush Dream Cream

I wrote a review here stating how much I absolutely love this body lotion. It has become a regular in my daily routine, and my skin is loving me for it.

MAC Blushcreme in “Ladyblush”

I actually can’t believe that I forgot about this for so long, it is so beautiful! It's actually the perfect natural blush colour. The best thing about this. is the fact that it just glides on and blends out effortlessly, giving you that "naturally-flushed" look. To set it, you can either apply some of your setting powder, or a powder blush overtop. I kid you not, this will actually last all day.
I’ve also actually used it as a lip colour too, and it works great - especially if you throw some gloss on overtop.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot – “Vintage Selection”

I have always been a fan of the Paint Pots and this is no exception. It’s described as a subtly, warm-toned, lightened brown with a slightly frosted, champagne sheen. I would definitely agree with that description. It is the perfect all over lid colour, and because they actually dry down and set, they don’t crease! Perfect for those days when you can’t be bothered applying heaps of eye makeup.

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Review: Lush Dream Cream

Incredibly soothing body lotion for troubled skin. Dream Cream is Lush’s best-selling product because it makes sore skin feel good again. Chamomile and lavender calm irritations, reduce redness and banish blotches. We also use oat milk, too, which has traditionally been used on troubled skin for centuries. It contains everything nature makes for soothing your skin.

I am a sucker for Lush. I don’t know what it is, but I find it really hard to step inside one of their stores and NOT buy something. Their soaps are especially alluring and I kid you not, I have three of them sitting in my room right at this moment. 

Because I always get distracted by the soaps, I hardly ever stop and look at their other products. If I had’ve taken the time to check them out, I probably would’ve bought Dream Cream a looong time ago.

If I was to create the perfect cream for my sensitive skin, this would be it. Seriously.
It does everything a good body lotion should… and more! It’s soothing, very moisturising, absorbs rapidly and leaves my skin feeling soft and silky smooth.
To top it off, it has almost completely cleared up the dermatitis on my hands and legs!

I have been obsessed with this ever since I got it, and I highly recommend that you check it out here if you haven’t already.

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Review: Pantene Beautiful Lengths

Split ends can lead to breakage, making hair growth difficult. Beautiful Lengths Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner fortifies against damage that leads to breakage so you can grow your hair longer.

When it comes to split ends, it’s safe to say that years of straightening and colouring my hair, have definitely caught up with me.
Once I finally decided to try and go back to my natural hair, I quickly realised that it was going to take a while to reverse the years of damage I had caused. 

My hair used to go down to my waist (before I discovered the GHD!), and now it barely goes past my shoulders. I have been trying everything to get my hair to grow, but until now nothing has had any effect whatsoever.

I have been using the Beautiful Lengths Shampoo and Conditioner for a few weeks now, and not only does my hair actually feel much healthier than before, but I swear it has actually grown! I thought I was imagining it, but both my family and my partner have commented on it. Yay!

I’m definitely going to continue using this as I love the way it makes my hair feel, and if it’s helping it grow then that makes it a definite keeper! Make sure you head to your nearest supermarket and check out this fabulous range for yourself.

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Pantene is on a mission to support women with cancer by providing free real-hair wigs to women who have lost their locks through treatment. Together with Look Good...Feel Better, we’re asking women to skip their next salon trim, grow their hair a little longer and stronger and pledge their ponytails to the Beautiful Lengths programme.

With your help we can help these remarkable women feel like themselves again by giving them free real-hair wigs. Many women with cancer say that putting on a wig helps them feel like themselves again, but real-hair wigs are a luxury that few can afford.

Behind Pantene Beautiful Lengths

• Approximately 5,000 women and men across Australia and New Zealand have made the kindest cut of all to donate their ponytails to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.
• Hundreds of donation parties have been held across Australia and New Zealand since the campaign launched
• A group of 54 women and men donated their ponytails at the inaugural Pantene National Donate Your Hair Week event in 2012, with a helping hand from Pantene Ambassadors, Barney Martin and Zoe Foster.
• Hundreds of wigs have been distributed to women across Australia and New Zealand since June 2013
• Donate your hair or help spread the word by supporting Pantene Beautiful Lengths on Facebook and Instagram.

LUSH Christmas Goodies!

Christmas is just around the corner. If you're anything like me, you're already stressing out over what to buy everyone.. well luckily Lush has you covered!

On October 10th (or online from October 1st!)  Lush will launch 30 brand new Limited Edition Christmas products and 35 new gifts. Yay!

Here's just a few of their exciting new products:

Santa Baby Lip Tint ($9.95)

A classic red, this tint is a colourful moisture boost for the lips.  Loaded with Fair Trade butters to soften and nourishing carrot oil to care for the lips; with extracts of cherries and dates to give a sweet hint of festive flavour; and extracts of cinnamon stick to plump up your pout.  Use after scrubbing lips to be mistletoe ready!  Vegan

 

Celebrate hand and body lotion ($28.95)

Celebrate the festive season with this beautiful unpreserved hand and body lotion.  Rich and wonderfully emollient, the cocoa butter and almond oil will replenish and moisturise your skin, while the intoxicating cocktail inspired fragrance uplifts your spirits.  Brazilian orange oil and lime oil tones the skin and lifts you out of the winter blues while cognac oil gets you into the party mood.  

Rose Jam shower gel (prices start at $9.95 for 100g)

Inspired by our love for roses and the benefits of nourishing argan oil, this shower gel is a decadent as it gets!  Skin brightening goji berry juice and Sicilian lemon give your skin a boost, while rose oil and rose absolute leave it soothed, softened and beautifully fragranced.  A luxurious way to start each day.

Christmas Kisses ($29.90): Get your pout mistletoe ready with this gift dedicated to kissing at Christmas. Perfect to have handy around New Years as well!

Contains … Santa Baby lip tint; Bubblegum lip scrub; Chou Chou Toothy Tabs sample pot; Honey Trap lip balm 

Christmas Bathtime Favourites ($59.95) : A traditional William Morris inspired hatbox containing customer favourites and limited edition bath ballistics to see you through Christmas, right into the New Year. 
Contains … Golden Wonder bath ballistic; So White bath ballistic; Father Christmas bath ballistic; Cinders bath ballistic; Shoot for the Stars bath ballistic; Avobath bath ballistic; Think Pink bath ballistic; Snowman bath ballistic; Luxury Lush Pud bath ballistic; Bombardino bath ballistic

Fab Christmas ($79.95): An absolutely fabulous hatbox fill with luxury products to condition, polish, moisturise and rub your body to a state of perfection.

Contains … Pink Fun (100g); Rose Jam shower gel (100g); Ro’s Argan Body Conditioner (45g); Sandy Santa body butter; Sikkim Girl hand and body lotion (45g); Turkish Delight shower smoothie (45g); Gold Fun (100g); Angels Delight soap (120g); Snowcake soap (120g); Snow Fairy shower gel (100g); Santa’s lip scrub; Chou Chou I Love You toothy tabs 

Now I don't know about you guys, but if I was buying these as a gift for someone, I would definitely be tempted to keep them all for myself! 

Make sure you check out the whole range which will be online from October 1st, and instore from October 10th.

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Health 2000 Antipodes Competition!

WIN an Antipodes Sensitive Skincare Collection worth $115

This amazing prize includes:

-  1 x Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser (120ml)

 - 1 x Ananda Antioxidant- Rich Gentle Toner (100ml)

-  1 x Rejoice Light Facial Cream (60ml)

For more details click here

 

I'm a huge fan of the Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser, you can check out my review on it here!

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Review: Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser

Clear impurities and remove make-up gracefully with this dermatologically approved organic cleanser that is a true gift for sensitive skin conditions. Its blissfully soothing formulation features anti-inflammatory Vinanza Oxifend super-antioxidant, naturally extracted from pinot noir grapes from award-winning Marlborough vineyards. Nutrient-rich avocado oil and marigold flower gently yet effectively cleanse, freshen and soften your visage.

Antipodes is completely new to me and since I am always searching for a decent cleanser, I was thrilled when Health2000 asked me to review this.

You are all probably aware of the problems I have with my skin by now. It's oily and very sensitive. So sensitive in fact, that most 'sensitive' skincare products still irritate my face a lot. Trying to find a product that soothes my skin, whilst cleaning it effectively is no easy task, let me tell you!

Like most people, I have been brainwashed into thinking that you need a foaming cleanser in order for your skin to feel clean. I'm not gonna lie, this behaviour has resulted in a lot of irritations. 
So finally I decided enough was enough, and starting trying cream cleansers. But until now, I had never discovered one that made my skin feel both incredibly soft, but also squeaky clean!

I have been using this religiously ever since I received it, and am amazed at how well it removes makeup. I'm also guilty of constantly touching my face straight afer using this - I am obsessed with how soft and smooth my skin feels!

Overall, I can't recommend this enough. It doesn't have any nasty smells, removes all impurities with no effort at all and it's even certified organic! What more could you want?

You can check it out here and let me assure you, you won't be disappointed!
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