NEW ON COUNTER (FEB 2017): L'Oreal, Rimmel London, Maybelline, Glasshouse Fragrances, PONi, ULTA3

Aaaaaaaaand that's another month done and dusted for the year of 2017, lmao.

What have we all accomplished so far?

For me? A big, fat............ N-O-T-H-I-N-G!

Well, a few snaps from my IG to keep y'all updated with what's been going on:

❶ Pigging away on these @wearenutie donuts at the Lunar Markets in Pyrmont, Sydney! Yum!
❷ Quick #FOTD with my favourite Chi Chi lippy in 'Social Climber'.
❸ Collected some cute Disney shit from Daiso, yippee!

❹ Tried maybe a bit too hard to become a Golden Gaytime model... What do you say?
❺ One of the biggest disappointment in my food life.
❻ Wishing upon a lucky red tree (CNY seaason) that I won't get too tubby from the night market I was at... ytb.

L'OREAL PARIS Color Riche Le Vernis a L'Huile ($9.95/20 shades)
Actually quite affordable, considering that the packaging looks pretty luxe. Nourishing formula, but the wow factor is.............. wait for it........................ the brush has over 400 bristles! #dahell #datnametho

L'OREAL PARIS Colour Riche Les Ombres Eyeshadow Quad ($23.95/8 palettes)
Rich pigment, soft texture with an intense finish. Creamy, silk and smooth in texture, and lasts up to 12 hours.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Sexy Balm ($14.95/12 shades)
A gel balm that moisturises the lips with a pop of colour. Expect to range to feature both sheer and bold colours.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Total Cover Foundations ($29.95/6 shades)
Offers 24 hours full coverage for the face and body. Can be used to hide surgical scars, tattoos, veins, birthmarks and stretchmarks with a cakey feel. VERY KEEN to try this. A tad expensive, but reminds me a lot of Dermablend.

L'OREAL PARIS Infallible Total Cover Concealer Palette ($29.95/1 palette)
There's only one palette, which contains 5 shades as shown. Same same as the foundation above.

L'OREAL PARIS True Match High-Light Illuminating Powder ($19.95/3 trios)
A highlighting trio.

GLASSHOUSE FRAGRANCES The Hamptons Teak & Petitgrain Triple Scented Candle ($42.95)
Features notes of teak, iris and petitgrain. Don't ask me what those are, idek.

LUSH Valentine's Day Collection (limited edition)
Quick run-down:

Left to right, top to bottom:

1. Lover Lamp ($7.95) // bath bomb
2. Two Hearts Bathing Bar ($9.95) // soap
3. Unicorn Horn ($8.95) // bubble bar
4. Cupid Bath Bomb ($6.95) // bath bomb
5. The Kiss Lip Scrub ($9.95) // lip scrub
6. Ladybird Bubble Bar ($8.95) // bubble bar
7. Prince Charming ($19.95/250g) // shower cream
8. Lovestruck Bubble Bar ($8.95) // bubble bar
9. Over and Over Bath Bomb ($8.95) // bath bomb

MAYBELLINE Brick Bronzer ($21.95)
A bronzer of shimmering bricks for highlighting, along with a matte bronzer.

MAYBELLINE Brow Precise Micro Pencil ($12.95/3 shades)
Has an ultra-fine tip, allows for micro-precision.

MAYBELLINE Colossal Big Show Mascara ($19.95)
Provides volume... lmao. So over mascaras. Every mascara description is pretty much the same... ZZzzzzzzzzz. #skip

MAYBELLINE Dream Cushion Foundation ($26.95/6 shades)
A cushion foundation that combines the benefits of a liquid foundation in the convenience of a compact. Buildable, medium coverage with a dewy finish.

MAYBELLINE Lip Studio Color Jolt Intense Lip Paint ($14.95/8 shades)
Interesting!!!! A pigmented lip paint. I wonder if it dries matte or glossy though? #KEEN

MAYBELLINE Master Contour V-Face Duo Stick ($19.95/2 shades)
A dual-ended cream contour and highlighting stick. Matte and blendable.

MAYBELLINE Color Sensational Loaded Bolds ($17.95/10 shades)
New month, new lippy collection. Hey, hey, hey!

MAYBELLINE Drama The Nudes Liner ($11/3 shades)
Long-lasting, pigmented and easy-to-use eyeliners. Only available in 3 shades as they are supposed to suit all skin tones. The packaging is sooo pretty, won't lie.

MAYBELLINE Master Precise Skinny Eyeliner ($13.50)
Waterproof gel eyeliner pencils.

MAYBELLINE Master Strobing Stick Illuminating Highlighter ($15.95)
Looks like an addition to their Blush Sticks, but for strobing, obviously.

MAYBELLINE Super Stay 24H Primer ($15.95)
I THINK this has previously been done? Pretty they had a primer for their 24HR Super Stay range before...

MAYBELLINE The Rock Nudes Palette ($25.95)
Cool-toned neutrals eyeshadow palette.

PONi Cosmetics Zebra Brow Gel ($26)
A clear, water-resistant formulated brow gel. Won't lie... $26 for a clear brow gel, #dam.

RIMMEL LONDON The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks ($15.95/9 shades)
I'm sure you've heard SO much about these! Unfortunately, I missed out on the PR releases

ULTA3 #LOVEYOURSELFIE HD Blur Foundation ($11.95/4 shades)
Promises to blur the appearance of imperfections and fine lines to deliver a flawless, undetectable high coverage.

What's the pick for you?

My top picks would have to be ALL lip products featured in this post by Maybelline and Rimmel London. Especially the Lip Paints and The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks! I think they're gorgz, but whether I'll be getting them or not... is a different story, lol.

What are YOUR picks?

Let me know in the comments below!

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NEW ON COUNTER (APRIL 2016): Rimmel London, MAC, L'Oreal Paris, Face Of Australia, Designer Brands

I'm lateeeeeeee again, I'm sorry my beautiful little fools.

What have I been doing, you asked? If... anyone... wonders. At all.

Well, I've been obsessed with:

• Cool Dog Group on Facebook -- I could seriously stay up all night browsing this group! So many photos, memes and videos of cute pups every single day! And I've realised that Shan of Shaaanxo is also in the group, said "hi", but she never replied. *weeps to sleep*
• HSPAS on Facebook -- Stands for Halal Snack Pack Appreciation Society, lmao. I've just been obsesseed with snack packs, okay? If you don't know what a snack-pack is, mmmm....... I may edumacate you more. Later. 
• Uni assessments -- I'm not kidding. I've been obsessed with finishing all my upcoming assignments, to avoid last-minute procrastination! 

My favourite video of recent:

So that's that. If you follow me on Snapchat (@the_beautifool), I've also attended two beauty events last month! 

One by Elizabeth Arden, introducing 2 new products, AND one by Shu Umera, a make-up competition between some make-up artists! I also saw Wengie (the YouTuber, yes) there. I didn't know who she is, and I still don't... lol. 

Said I'll check her channel, but I just don't have time.

❶ DESIGNER BRANDS Flawless All in One Foundation ($14.99/4 shades)

 This foundation works as both a foundation AND a concealer. Apparently buildable, long-lasting, glides on smoothly and contains skin-loving ingredients. 

❷ DESIGNER BRANDS Flawless Lip and Cheek Cream ($14.99)

A 2-in-1 stick that provides a natural flush of colour to both the lips AND the cheeks! Buttery formula, glides on effortlessly, buildable, blendable and won't flake or stick to dry skin! 

❸ DESIGNER BRANDS Strobing Stick ($14.99)

Oooo, perhaps THIS will get your attention? Strobing is supposedly the new trend after highlighting, soooooo... I'm actually surprised companies haven't jumped on the supposedly-trendy bandwagon yet. But then again, I feel like the concept of "strobing" was a pop-up trend, didn't last long at all. ANYWAYS, this is a "strobing stick" that highlights for an all-over glow, lol. #italktoomuch

❹ RIMMEL LONDON Kate Moss  Lip Conditioning Balm ($9.95)

A lip balmmmmm, looks like a nude lipstick. That is all. 

❺ RIMMEL LONDON Kate Moss Sculpting & Highlighting Kit ($16.95)

Contains three powders to highlight, contour and define the face. You got, a [shimmer] highlighter, a shading powder, and a blush, all in one. 

❻ RIMMEL LONDON #instaflawless ($13.95/2 shades)
Never thought a brand would ever come out with a product with this name, lol. "Hey, have you tried the hashtag-instaflawless skin tint?". Gettin' back on track, this is a "skin tint" which helps to perfect and protect the skin, Sounds a lot like a BB cream, and the packaging looks like it'd be something from BENEFIT! 

❼ MAC Studio Waterweight SPF30 Foundation ($54/23 shades)

Woooooo, looks like it comes in an eyedropper tool packaging! This foundation claims to deliver colour in an "ultra-fluid, elastic gel serum formula". Softly blurs imperfections, but sheer medium buildable coverage guys. 

❽ REVLON Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour ($23.95/8 shades)

I've been using this for the past two weeks, and surprisingly, the formula is lovely! A liquid lipcolour that dries matte, sorta stains too. Yes it is also lightweight as claimed, but not sure it it's very "moisturising". Extremely pigmented though! 

❾ THE BODY SHOP British Rose Collection

This isn't an accurate photo since some products are missing and it seems that some photographed photos are not being launched in AU. Apologies, just thought I'd slot in this photo so you'd have a general idea of what the packaging looks like!

Not an accurate picture, but the packaging looks like this.

• Lip & Cheek Stain ($24.95) -- no photo.
• Exfoliating Soap ($6.95) -- no photo.
• Nail Colour ($9.95) -- no photo.
• Body Butter ($24.95)
• Hand Cream ($6.95/30mL or $17.95/100mL)
• Eau de Toilette ($24.95)
• Soft Bath Foam ($19.95)
• Body Wash ($10.95)
• Gel Body Scrub ($29.95)
• Eye & Cheek Palette ($44.95) -- no photo. 

❿ L'OREAL PARIS Men Expert Hydra Power 48H Moisturiser ($15.95)

Adding a men's product because I don't discriminate. And this seems interesting. Why? Because it contains "French mountain water", lol. And I loveeeeeeeee the idea of men's skincare products for my own skin.

⓫ ELIZABETH ARDEN Grand Entrance Mascara ($42/on counter April 17)

This, was one of the highlights of the EA event, that I mentioned earlier. It's a mascara that offers length, separation, volume and curl. Long-wearing and water-resistant. The main focus of this mascara, is the curved brush which prevents clumping. I've still yet to try it, cause, my TOO FACED Better Than Sex Mascara ($32), lool. 

⓬ SHU UMERA blanc:chroma brightening UV Cushion Foundation ($72)
Another "cushion foundation", told yaaaaaaaa that these were coming to Australia! They're the new "BB creams"! What does it do? What's special about it? No idea. This one's described to brighten though, with SPF30, and also has a high level of coverage.

⓭ FACE OF AUSTRALIA Autumn Romance Nail Collection ($4.95/8 shades)
I'm PRETTY sure $4.95 is the price. I only saw these at Priceline today! Features quite a few dark shades, getting us Aussies ready for autumn, I assume. Sadly, I am photo-less with this one.. Silly me only Snapchat'ed the range as a video clip!



There are also 3 new fragrances this month. I'll be showing you snippets of them on my Instagram (@the_beautifool) instead! Their packaging = everything!

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Finally finished this post. It's 1:28AM right now... eek. Hungry and tired, and Priceline 40% sale is happening tomorrow.

Anyone else not hyped for the 40% sale anymore?

I just have sooooooooo much make-up, and have been scoring so many terrific deals at the markets, so products from Priceline just hasn't been hitting the spot.


I'LL SHOW YOU MY MARKETS HAUL SOON!
I'm so excited!


See you then! 

NEW ON COUNTER (FEBRUARY 2016): Maybelline, Revlon, L'Oreal, Benefit, Garnier, LUSH, Rimmel London, Australis & more!

HI ALL!

Can y'all believe?

It's been a month into 2016 already! God! Time flies.... even when you're not having fun, lol. If only time could fly as quick when you're back to school/uni... Eeep.

I have a giveaway coming up! Please stay tuna'ed!

BENEFIT They're Real! Primer ($42)

A tinted mascara primer that tints, defines and primes lashes. Can be worn as a mascara primer to boost length and separation! Water resistant.

MAX FACTOR 

❶ Smokey Eye Drama Kits ($20.95/6 palettes)
Unlike other eyeshadow palettes, besides containing 3 eyeshadows, these also feature a brow powder! A tad expensive though...

❷ Velvet Volume False Lash Effect Mascara ($27.95/1 shade)
A mascara promising length and volume.

❸ Masterpiece High Precision Eyeliner ($23.95/1 shade)
A gel eyeliner that promises the intensity of a liquid eyeliner, along with the precision of a pencil. Intense black, smudge-resistant, dries quickly, glides smoothly and is long-lasting.

MAYBELLINE

Maybelline is coming out with soooooooo many products this month! I''ll just wrap them up, quickly and briefly so I won't bore ya!

THE NEW PRODUCTS

❶ Color Sensational Creamy Mattes ($17.95/8 shades)

❷ Color Show Fashion Collection Nail Colours ($5.95/4 shades)

LIMITED EDITION! Will be off counter after July 2016.

❸ Colorblur Cream Matte Pencil and Smudger ($17.95/8 shades)

Very much a lip pencil with a smudger on the end. Not sure why a smudger would be needed for a "bold matte lip" as claimed. The only way I could think of to use the smudger is when creating a soft Korean-inspired gradient lip. But then again, I could do that with my fingers! ◑.◑ So really, just hoping the formula is good with this one!

❹ Eye Studio Color Tattoo 24H Leather Eyeshadow ($11.95/4 shades)

Described to deliver a rich, matte colour with a "hint of luminosity for a leather look". (????)

❺ Lash Sensational Full Fan Effect Black Pearl Mascara ($21.95)

Exciting news for the Lash Sensational's fans! This mascara is supposedly non-clumping, and offers extreme volume and [color] intensity. Not sure if that differs too much from the original formula, eep.

❻ Master Brow Pro Palette ($18.95)

Features a wax, powder, highlighter and a dual-ended angled brush.

❼ Volum' Express Colossal Go Extreme Leather Black Mascara ($19.95)

Offers volumised lashes with an ultra-black "leather" finish. Features Maybelline's biggest brush [to date?].

THE REPACKAGED (or so it seems)

❽ SuperStay 24H Concealer ($14.95/light and medium shades)

Lasts up to 24 hours, offers coverage, and resistant to cracking, creasing and dryness. 

❾ SuperStay 24H Foundation ($24.95/8 shades)

24 hours lasting power, glides on smoothly, water-resistant and now comes with a..................... PUMP!! WOOOO! Very much like a repackaged product to me, not exactly "new". 

❿ SuperStay 24HR Lip Color ($21.95/20 shades)

Again, a repackaged product! Features a colour coat (base coat) and balm (top coat).

⓫ SuperStay Better Skin Powder ($21.95/2 shades)

A matte make-up powder that offers coverage, is long-wearing and claims to improve the skin's conditions. 

MAC 

Year Of The Monkey Collection

❶ Lipsticks ($36/4 shades)

❷ Powder Blush ($41)

❸ Small Eye Shadow ($33/3 shades)

Last, but not least, we have Mariah Carey Lipstick ($36). A bit late, no?

Available online only.

RIMMEL LONDON The Only 1 Lipstick ($15.95/12 shades)
You would've seen these on Rimmel's social media pages if you follow them! You can stop wondering what they are now, hehe. Rimmel's latest lippy range claims to offer all-day comfort, moisture and supreme long-lasting wear.

The packaging looks cute!



REVLON Colorstay 2-in-1 Compact Makeup & Concealer ($34.95/9 shades)
Offers a smooth finish, and all-day coverage. The featured concealer has been matched [for you] to be one shade lighter than the make-up... not sure how I feel about this, since I know some people loveeee their concealer way lighter than their shade.

NATIO Limited Edition Contour Palette ($24.95)

A lil late to jump on the contour-palette bandwagon there, lol. The packaging reminds me a lot of Sleek's Blush By 3. I THINK these are powders.... Mmmm, I'm not sure if you'd usually contour with a lighter-shade powder, haha. *confused* 

L'OREAL PARIS

Another brand launching 23432495234 products for this month, so here we gooo!

❶ SuperLiner SuperStar ($24.95)

A deep black eyeliner, but NOTE: has a shiny finish. 

❷ False Lash SuperStar Mascara ($28.95)

As you can see, a two step mascara, offers volume and length. They used to have something like this, which was alright. It seems like they keep discontinuing it, then launching it again, and the cycle goes on like so, lol. 

❸ Infallible Matte FX Lip Colour ($23.95/6 shades)

Claims to be transfer-proof and non-drying. 

❹ Colour Riche La Palette Nude Eyeshadow ($29.95/2 palettes)

Now THIS is exciting! L'Oreal's own play on nude palettes. Features 10 shades and a dual-ended application tool. Yup, the sponge-tipped tools. 

❺ Nude Magique Cushion Foundation ($29.95)

BB cushions, have been a big thing in Asian countries, especially in Korea. I've heard about it once, sometime ago, but not really sure what it's about (I'm sorry!). I THINK it is basically your BB cream in a cushion-compact, that somehow makes everything magical.

This is probably Australia's first cushion foundation. However, here's hoping that there's actually more to it and wouldn't disappoint us like what western brands did to the concept of "BB creams", lol.

Nude Magique Cushion Foundation is described to... mmh, have a liquid-cream formula, contains SPF25, is blendable and buildable, and offers light to medium coverage. The cushion packaging doesn't seem to offer anything else, except "working to release the perfect amount of foundation". 

BOBBI BROWN The Bobbi Glow Collection 

❶ Longwear Gel Sparkle ($42/5 shades)

❷ Highlighting Powder ($80/2 shades)

❸ Extra Lip Tint ($52)

GARNIER

I really like the next to-be-launched products by Garnier! There are only two, but they're based off our favourite Micellar Cleansing Water! They've formulated it for different skin types & conditions now! Also an eye-makeup remover addition!

❶ Skin Active Micellar Water for Combination to Oily Skin ($13.95)
❷ Skin Active Pure Active Micellar Water ($13.95), ideal for acne-prone skin.
❸ Skin Naturals 2-in-1 Express Eye Makeup Remover ($7.95)

DERMALOGICA Charcoal Rescue Masque ($65)

I don't usually feature Dermalogica in these posts, but this one seemed quite interesting! 

This mask works to "detoxify. brighten and invigorate all skin conditions by drawing out excess oil and impurities". Refines pores, calms redness and improves skin texture. Addresses other skin concerns too, such as: aging; dullness; breakouts; sensitivity. 

LUSH Valentine's Day 

I've just realised that LUSH actually launched some products last month, that I've failed to feature. Haha, I've missed it somehow. However, here are my 5 picks for LUSH's Valentine's Day releases:

❶ Lover Lamp ($6.95) -- NEW

Limited edition bath bomb for V'tines. 

❷ Prince Charming ($19.95/250mL)

Limited edition shower cream. A relaunch from their yearly V'tines range. Contains pom' juice, grapefruit oil, marshmallow root, f/t vanilla pod and f/t organic cocoa butter. 

❸ Roses All The Way ($6.95) -- NEW

Rose-shaped soap (so cute!) that will gently fade to a soft creamy colour as it lathers. Contains rose oil and rose syrup. 

❹ The Kiss Lip Scrub ($9.95)

A relaunched limited edition lip scrub from their yearly V'tines range too. Contains edible red hearts and hundreds and thousands... cool?!

❺ Unicorn Horn ($8.95)

Promises a magical bubble bath with sparkles, colourful candy stars and pink bubbles! 

They've also relaunched some limited edition products for the month of February, I believe.

LAST, BUT NOT LEAST!!

AUSTRALIS (!)
I have no info on either products, but from a glance, you could tell what they're about!

❶ Banana Powder 
❷ High Life Highlighting Powder

Cute! I loved the look of the Banana Powder! However, the highlighting powder... not so much. But you might never know! Looks can be deceiving... haha.



Aaaaaaaaaaaaand we're finally finished with this month's launches.


I know, so many products, but hey! If you care, take the poll [below]! (ﾟ∇ﾟ) Would love to see which products you guys are head-over-heels for, for this month!

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My picks: Maybelline Colorblur Cream Matte Pencils, Rimmel London The Only 1 Lipsticks, L'Oreal Infallible Matte FX Lip Colours, Garnier's newly formulated Micellar Cleansing Waters, LUSH's Lava Lamp Bath Bomb and everything by Australis! （*/∇＼*）