BYS Nail Enamel in Pretty As A Peach Review

Sorry my international readers! I know I've been blogging about Aussie brands so much, but let me just end the line of Aussie post by showing you my Nails of Tues-Day, or NOTD #heh

BYS (Be Yourself) is an Australian-based brand which I've tried in the past, but have never really been impressed with their products. My first product was their eyeliner which was great for achieving the raccoon-eyes look, although it was cheap and pigmented.

And despite how gorgeous, pretty and springy today's polish is... I am still not impressed!

Pretty As A Peach is a beautiful peachy-orange colour which in some lighting, may look a tad pinker. Reminds me of my Sportsgirl's Pout About It Lipstick in Fruity Tingle, actually.

The shade looks super bright on my dark hands, however, I still love how cheery it is!

I'm not happy with the formula though. It's streaky, sheer and applied quite uneven. I actually struggled to work with this one...

Maybe it's the formula, maybe this polish was just a bad one.

Have you tried any polishes by BYS?

I've seen swatches from many beauty bloggers and they look fine!

Maybe this one is just a bad one?

Disclaimer: Product was bought by me.

Sukin Organics Facial Foaming Cleanser Review

Hi guiz. I bet you are surprised as to why I've been blogging so much!

Yes yes.. I'm going to try to keep up and blog every 2 days to keep the postings consistent. One thing which demotived me before was the editing and capturing process of the photos! They take so damn long! But I've been taking photos in bulk so that's been saving me lotsa time! ^_^

Ok. Back on track, I'd like to share with you... Sukin Organics' Facial Foaming Cleanser which was sent to me [along with a toner and moisturiser] yonks ago.

If you've never heard of the brand, Sukin is an Australian-based natural skincare brand which is strictly free of chemicals whilst being environmentally concious. You will mostly likely find their products to be labelled...

The product is packaged in a semi-transparent plastic bottle with a sanitary pump.

One thing I personally dislike about the packagings are the labels. The font doesn't stand out very much, so since Sukin's cleansers and the moisturisers are packaged in almost-identical pump bottles... you can totally guess what happens when I'm in a rush.

Despite the labelling cons, I really do enjoy using this as a PM cleanser.

The product itself is a thicker gel, which doesn't foam up very much.

Speaking of foam... I find most foaming and gel cleansers to be too drying for my skin, leaving my skin feeling tight... but I'm happy to say that this cleanser is very gentle as it leaves ma' skin clean with the moisture retained. However, on days when my skin is much drier (I have combo of dry/oily skin), I do prefer a richer cleanser to cater to the drier areas.

This cleanser also helps to remove my make-up quite well! Of course not when I've slapped on longer-wearing foundations, but with tinted moisturisers or easier-to-remove foundations.. I can definitely trust this!

One last thing! I've used this since January and I'm actually almost out. So a bottle should last up to at least 2 and a half months.

Overall

True to its claims. An extremely affordable, non-drying and gentle cleanser with a thicker gel consistency and a non-artificial funky 'planty/natural' scent. Leaves the skin feeling clean without stripping down its moisture and also helps to remove lighter make-up. Contained in a semi-transparent plastic bottle with a sanitary (although might not be travel-friendly) pump. Best to use as a PM cleanser for normal/drier skin types in my opinion, as I'd go for a hydrating and richer cleanser to prime my skin before make-up application in the morning. Totally up to you though! Sensitive skins should find this gentle enough and oilier skin types.. you'd love this cleanser if you're avoiding the 'squeaky clean' after-feeling.

Has anyone tried products from Sukin?

I am currently trialling their moisturiser and I'm actually liking it so far! ^_^ I've also heard much about their lip balms and other products from the line!

Sukin Organics Facial Foaming Cleanser retails for $9.95 (125mL) at selected pharmacies, Priceline and health food stores.

Disclaimer: Product was provided for consideration. I am not obligated to mention or review this product. Please refer to this site's disclosure policy for more information.

Australis Eye Pencil (in Black) Photos, Review & Swatches

Hey everyone!! Weekend is approaching so I hope you all a happy weekend! ^_^

I'll be reviewing Australis' Eye Pencil in today's post, so I hope you'd enjoy it and find it helpful!

Leggo!

These eyeliners are available in 7 different shades which is great. The only odd thing about it is that there's an Olive [green] shade which is described on their site as an 'olive green with gold shimmers'. Sounds pretty!

No doubt, just your average pencil eyeliner packaging.

The shade I own is 'Black', but if you own any other shades, the colours on the end will differ. Colour labelling the ends does make it easier to pick from the stash if you have ten thousand eyeliners contained in an organiser.

It comes with a cap (like above) which I personally hate as they are easy to crack and break when they are packed into a travel kit.

The eyeliner itself is pigmented, creamy and soft, but it's not too soft so that's a good thing. It also glides on very well!

As for the formula.. it starts to crease after 30 minutes of application and is not smudge and/or transfer resistant... even with a primer underneath! Mind you, I don't even have oily eyelids to begin with!

You guys all know I'm a big fan of Australis cosmetics.. Sad to say, but the formula of this eyeliner is kinda disappointing. However, I must admit the pigmentation and creaminess is very well-done.

An affordable, pigmented and creamy eyeliner as claimed. However, this eyeliner tends to crease very quickly and is not very transfer-resistant. Also super easy to smudge and the packaging isn't very travel friendly! There are many better eyeliners out there, so I'd say...... skip this.

Australis Eye Pencils retails for $8.95 (1.15gm/0.04oz) at Priceline and Australis stockists.

Disclaimer: This product was purchased by moi.

ghd Scarlet Collection (Limited Edition)

If you reside in the UK, you may have already seen the ghd Scarlet Collection out and about in stores since last Christmas before any other countries.

As for us Aussies, we're still on the wait, but don't ya frown yet... the Scarlet Collection will be hitting the Australian shores in a blink of an eye, so keep an eye out for its arrival!

ghd Scarlet, said to be the 'transformation of the Gold Classic styler with opulent red accents in a celebration of 1920s glamour and glitz'.

For this launch, who can rock it off better than Katy Perry? Seriously.

With a '20s make over, Katy Perry transformed into a mystical Snow White for the Scarlet Collection campaign, photographed by David LaChapelle.

The collection will consist of two luxurious gift sets, both available for a limited time.

The Scarlet Collection includes a red-plated Gold Classic styler, a protective plate guard and two sectioning clips, all contained inside a gorgeous heat-resistant red, satin styler roll bag. Too pretty for words!

Even more luxurious, the Scarlet Collection Deluxe consist of all those goodies: a red-plated Gold Classic styler with a protective plate guard and two sectioning clips... BUT also with a ghd travel hair dryer.

Not finished with the list yet!

The Scarlet Collection Deluxe is all contained in a sexy art-deco inspired red vanity case!

If I'd be bringing a hair-styling set like one of the two (above) when travelling, I betcha everyone's gonna be jelly!

Further information can be found at http://www.ghdhair.com/au/

*Images are sourced from ghd.

Disclaimer: This post is a paid for PR piece.

Updates: Old Posts

Hi Everyone!!! I hope you're all doing well and enjoyed my previous post.

I just wanted to let you know that I am going to be fixing photos and contents of my previous posts whether it's a review (opinions will still remain the same) or swatch.

Photos will be re-edited, because I want everything of my posts to be consistent and up to date with the recent ones!

And I've recently learnt how to correct colours so they are more true to life, so I'd also like to update my previous swatches! ^_^

I'd be tweeting and placing links on my Facebook page, so you can keep up to date with me on those social platforms!

Besides that, I hope you all have a wonderful start to the week!

T

Favourite Nail Polishes Photos & Swatches

I've been loving to apply nail polishes lately! I never used to until I realise how ugly nails look without nail polishes!

Today, I thought I'd share with you my most loved colours, most I've included in my 2011 Favourites post and a few that I've recently tried and added to ma fave stash.

Long time favourite 'Limited Edition 2' by Australis (which obviously has been discontinued) is a gorgeous lime green. This shade really is the most unique within lower-end brands here in Aussie. You can skip the formula though, review here.

Then I had an addiction to frosty nail polishes (still do!) after testin' this Collection 2000's polish at the market in Bronze.

You can totally tell why this is a fave polish!! Soooo pretty!

Ulta3's Lolly Pop Lilac is also another pretty pale purple..... with lotsa frost!! It is super cheap and the formula is very decent! One of the best 2 bucks spent in moi life. I love it!

Then after ABBW 2011, I had an opportunity to try ORLY's Sweet Peacock which although applied gloopy and uneven, it is one of the most beautiful frosty polish shade you will ever see! Loses its frost after a day or two though. Despite that, I wore this polish for weeks and couldn't stop starin' at ma nails. I'm not even exaggerating!

All ABBWers knows I'm talking about!

But back to cremes, I was able to score some polishes from B Collection for dirt cheap at the markets. My favourite out of three I've tried is Vancouver. I love this shade for pedicure as it doesn't stand out and is really pretty when you probably don't see anything special... boo-ya! The formula is streaky for the heads up!

Another creme polish which is a fave is Jordana's Chiffon. I'm sure I had this for long now, but never laid an eye on it. Who knows it'd end up being one of my top favourite shades! It's a lovely light grey-toned mocha colour. Applies well, but from what I remember.. it doesn't last very long!

Before all these polishes came to the scene, OPI's You're Such A Kabuki Queen was what I wore all the time during highschool, I must confess that I haven't touched this polish in a long long time and I do apologise! I used to wear crimsons all the time back then but began to opt for reds with pink or coral tones instead. This is a sweet, sweet pinky-red creme polish which is a must have for moi!

To conclude the post, a fifth frosty I've loved is Sinful Colors' Secret Admirer which I must admit... I love because of the sparkles! It's just an almost-black with silver frosts which I already plan to rock out in the upcoming Fall!

Frost, frost, frost, frost. I love frost. The end.

What are your favourite nail polishes?!

Link me or share in the comment below!

Disclaimer: Products are purchased by me, except the ORLY's Sweet Peacock (which was from ABBW 2011 goodie bags).

Nutrimetics Restore Intense Anti-Ageing Night Crème Review

Nutrimetics, a brand that I've never heard of. Months ago, I was sent this product for consideration along with a sample of their Restore Anti-Aging Firming Eye Cream, so I've been trialling both products out for at least three months now.

Whilst I didn't find any results [so far] with Restore Anti-Aging Eye Cream, I actually like the night cream they provided.

Arrived to me in purple boxed packaging which does give off a classy high-end feel... To be honest, if I'd be payin' 60 bucks for a night cream, bitch better arrive in a box, even if it's gonna sit in the bin. LOL jk. I actually keep all box packagings. #whatbbloggersdo

The product itself is contained in a durable purple jar which although looks pretty, isn't the most sanitary and travel-friendly.

I think jarred [face] moisturisers are absolutely disgusting. I hate dipping my fingers into jarred moisturisers but thank goodness it came with this little lid which I conveniently use as a scoop.

It's a rich and creamy moisturiser which is easy to blend and the after application, leaves my skin feeling primed for night-time, although it takes a while to sink in.

I'd apply this cream after cleansing and wake up with the cream completely absorbed into the skin which feels more than lovely!

Frankly, I didn't notice any boost in my uneven skin tone and pigmentations as it claims to 'improve the look of the skin in two weeks'. However, I do notice that my skin is much more hydrated, smoother and my dry t-zone (main concern) is less flake-prone nowadays.

As for '100% women reported less wrinkles in 28 days', I don't have wrinkles besides a fine line under me eyes, so I really can't tell you how it performs!

Overall:

A 'dermatologist-tested', rich and creamy moisturiser which is best for normal~dry and/or aging skin (although it claims to suit all skin types). Oilier skin types might find it a tad heavy on the skin. Takes a while to sink in, but is very easy to blend. The jar packaging although is pretty, it's not the most hygienic and could be a tad bulky and heavy for travelling. Didn't notice any 'improvements in the skin tone', but my skin does feel much more hydrated and smoother [in texture]. A bit on the pricey side and pricier [and a pain in the ass] to purchase as it's only available online (means you gotta pay for shipping!).

Nutrimetics Restore Intense Anti-Ageing Night Creme retails for $60.00 (60mL/2.03 Fl Oz) at their website with occasional sales or from their consultants.

Have you tried any products from Nutrimetics?

Disclaimer: Product was sent for consideration. Please refer to this site's disclaimer policy.