Perfect Gift Packs for Stocking Stuffer Ideas!

Have you decided what you'll be gifting out to friends and family for the upcoming holiday season?!

I know we still have more than a month to go, but I'll be [most likely] leaving for China before Christmas, so I've been pondering around for Christmas stocking stuffer ideas!

If you're on the same page as me, then here's some ideas so we can get our gifts together before then!

Models Prefer Read My Lips Moisture Lust Lip Balm Collection ($20.00 @ Priceline)
My face when I saw this at Priceline: ✿♥‿♥✿
So cheap! You get 5 GLOSSY balms and 5 MATTE balms. Could gift this in a pack OR purchase this as a set and divide them up into stockings. I want it for myself though. Hahaha.

• Savvy Eye On You Eyeliner Kit ($10.00 @ Priceline) -- This is a bit hard to split up if your friends don't like the bolder, brighter eyeliners. And the white one too. It's a nice basic kit for one though!
• Savvy Gloss It Girl ($10.00 @ Priceline)

• Savvy Cast A Shadow ($10.00 @ Priceline) -- Cream eyeshadow kit! 
• Models Prefer Special Effects ($20.00 @ Priceline) -- For all the nail freaks!

Revlon Whimsical Gift Set ($29.95 @ Priceline)

Not a fan of Models Prefer, or Savvy? Here's one for you! A pretty good deal. Five balms for $30, is $6 a balm!

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Naturally Beautiful Pack ($13.99 @ Chemist Warehouse)

Good gift for one! Or good pamper pack for myself, haha. 

Palmer's Luscious Lips Gift Pack ($4.69 @ Chemist Warehouse)

I'm not sure about the quality of these but the Dark Chocolate & Peppermint (sounds yum!) received a 4/5 stars on Beauty Heaven. 

Revlon Sorbet Kisses Gift Pack ($24.99 @ Chemist Warehouse)

Another good deal on Revlon's lip products! Their lip butters though! I have three friends and this would be perfect for them. 

Those are just some quick updates! You may have seen some of these mentioned in my previous SOS post, hehe. 

Let me know if you've spotted any other great deals around town!

I'll share with you my Christmas gifting ideas soon though! 

Mani-Monday: Date in the Moonlight

If you follow me on Insta, you would've known that I've spring-cleaned my nail stash. A total count of 286 nail polishes (yes, I am a freak).

So I've picked out three full (and big) jars of lacquers and placed them by the side of my bed, swearing to wear one every week so I can blog about them, then pass them onto friends.


Date In The Moonlight by essence ($3.25) was my third pick out of the jar.

Doesn't look too interesting in the bottle, eh? Looks dull and boring.

Very beautiful dark navy blue though, with slight blue shimmers. A bit hard to see the shimmers if you're not close up, but I still really like it! Will keep this one back in my collection. I can definitely see myself wearing it again sometime in the colder months (trying to be all season-trendy n' shiz = me).

Formula was smooth and pigmented. I've always loved essence's big, fat, rounded-tip brushes too. Offers a really quick and precise application for my big nails, the rounded corner hugs my cuticles P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y! Peeps with smaller nails will hate these brushes though..

What lacquer are you rockin' today?

Disclaimer: Product was purchased by me.

Some Outstanding Sales (8 Nov 2014): Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Woolworths

QUICK QUICK!

Time is running, these sales will be ending in approx. 5 days. Grab em' whilst you can!

The smaller items makes great stocking stuffers for Xmas too!

1. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: $2.99 for Maybelline ELECTRO POP Baby Lips. Ends 16 Nov.

2. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: $2.99 for Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balms. Ends 16 Nov.

3. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: Original Source Shower Gels, $1.99. Ends 16 Nov.

4. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: Carmex Moisture Plus Lip Balms, $4.69. Ends 16 Nov.

5. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: NEW Revlon PhotoReady AIRBRUSH Effect, $29.99 (RRP $36.95) --- did not know they released a reformulated range. Ends 16 Nov.

6. CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: Rimmel Provocalips, swatches here, $12.99 each. Ends 16 Nov.

7. PRICELINE: Maybelline Baby Lips, 3 for $10. Ends 17 Nov.

8. PRICELINE: NEW Max Factor Masterpiece Transform Mascara, $15 (RRP $23.95). Ends 17 Nov.

9. PRICELINE: Purchase Maybelline Big Eye Mascara + Liner for $20! Ends 17 Nov.

10. PRICELINE: OPI nail lacquers (limited shade range), $10. Ends 17 Nov.

11. PRICELINE: Rimmel Provocalips, $13.46 each. Ends 17 Nov.

12. PRICELINE: ENTIRE Nivea Cleansing range, $5.99 each. Ends 17 Nov.

13. WOOLWORTHS: 1/2 PRICE on Nivea Cleansing Wipes. Not sure of ending time.

DEAL VS. DEAL

• CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: $2.99 for Maybelline ELECTRO POP Baby Lips.
• PRICELINE: Maybelline Baby Lips, 3 for $10. 

• CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: $2.99 for Rimmel Keep Calm Lip Balms.
• PRICELINE: With 25% OFF Rimmel, Keep Calm Lip Balms are approx. $2.60.

• CHEMIST WAREHOUSE: Rimmel Provocalips, swatches here, $12.99 each. 
• PRICELINE: Rimmel Provocalips, $13.46 each

GIFT PACKS (just wanted to share a few that I thought was interesting!)

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE (Ends Nov 16)

PRICELINE (Ends Nov 17)

Rimmel Gift Set, $20

Revlon Whimsical Gift Set, $29.95

I've also spotted other fab gift sets at Priceline, but I'll share about them in another post! They're not on sale, and will be there until next month, I believe!



Have a lovely day, where ever you are situated in the world!



Disclosure: Not sponsored/affiliated with the stores mentioned. Just sharing cas I wanna punch a big hole in your pockets! 

Handbag Declutter: October 2014

WOO. Another handbag declutter post. Last post was posted a few months ago. I only remembered about these posts, because I realised my schoolbag was getting heavier and heavier! (｡•́︿•̀｡) 

Needed to be cleared!


1 & 2. INTER-COLOR Lip Liners
Yeah, I use lip liners on the go. These two were from Vietnam, but can be found on eBay for less than $1. Doesn't last that long, but works as a base or solo. Cute Pink is really perfect for Spring, Dark Pink is okay. I thought it was a berry-coloured, but nop!

3. Face Of Australia Glossy Lip Crayon in Pecan Pie*
This looks like an ugly brown, but it's a really good MLBB colour for one of those days where you just want to tone down from all the pinks and corals.

Pecan Pie, Fandango, Cute Pink, Dark Pink

4. Australis Colour Inject Lip Gloss in Fandango
I love this product! Somewhat sheer, but the formula is thin and close to non-sticky! This shade was not made with opacity though! Gives me nice, juicy-lookin' tinted red lips. Love!

5. Face Of Australia Lasting Looks Lipstick in Coral On*
I usually use this as a dab. Just a really lovely coral colour.

Coral On, Tangerine Queen

6. Face Of Australia Lip Paint in Tangerine Queen*
Posted about these in depth here. On days that I want glossy, orange lips (basically, the whole of last week), this is what I run to!

7. essence Lipstick in Colour Crush
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I hate the formula of these, I don't know why it's in my bag. They remind me a lot of NYX Round Lipsticks -- pigmented and smooth, but not creamy and glides everywhere. I really need to get down to swatching these though. Urgh.

Colour Crush, Miss Behave

8. Models Prefer Infinite Colour Lipstick in Miss Behave
I don't know why no one has really looked into these. These are AMAZING. They last long (a tad drying after a few hours), pigmented, creamy and cheap. Why guys, why?!


And of course, the two lip balms -- Burt's Bees* and Blistex Lip Conditioner. Nothing too fancy, just some regular lip balms. One for the handbag, one for the schoolbag.

Have you tried any of these lipsticks?!

Ah, now that I've cleared em... My bags will be much lighter! Yay!
But that also means.. made room for the new clutter..


Disclaimer: Products marked with * were provided to me for review consideration only.

Mani-Monday: Sweetpea

Yay! Another Mani-Monday post.

I hope you've all had a lovely weekend! I've recently finished my exams, so hopefully I'd be able to make use of the time I have [wisely].

Haven't decided what to do yet, but here's another Australis polish that needs to go, hence a quick swatch before I pass it on to friends/family!


Australis' Sweetpea ($7.95), a bright mint green.

Yeap. Unlike other duller mint greens in my collection, this one is quite bright on my nails. Very pretty. It was a tad streaky at first, but took 3 coats to even out. Pretty average!

Although it's the only brighter-mint in my collection, I'd have to let it go. I just don't see myself wearing this too much in the future, so I'm sure one of my friends will help me make use of it!

It's also one of the better greens, so I'd like them to have it, rather than let it sit and rot in my collection..

What's on your nails to start the week?!

Disclaimer: Product was purchased by me.

New On Shelf: L'Oreal, Maybelline, Rimmel, Max Factor, Skin Theory

YES! I changed the title of this launch series.

"Drugstore Cosmetics Launches for Australia" was just too long, and I thought this would rock it better -- short and sweet.

Also compiled the photos with swatch previews. I spent a lot of time doing this, but I'm sure it'll be helpful for you!

L'Oreal Paris
These were October launches, but I thought I'd pop them into this post. It seems like the brand itself didn't really promote these products, so here goes...

Colour Riche Mono Eyeshadow ($19.95/10 shades)
With a creamy and smooth formula, these offer an intense and bright colour payoff. There's only 10 shades though, and most seems pretty neutral.

Infallible Gel Nail Polishes ($12.95/8 shades)
"The first nail polish to challenge a UV manicure", they say. Colour on one end, top coat on one end. The two combined promises 14 day of chip-free wear. I can't imagine storing these with my regular bottled-polishes, haha. I am a freak when it comes to consistency in packaging!

Colour Riche Le Vernis The Whites Collection ($6.95)
A new collection, The Whites, to add to their existing Le Vernis range! All are pastels, very season trendy for Spring/Summer!

Glam Matte Lip Glosses ($21.95/5 shades)
Hefty price tag! These are bright, bold matte colour lip "glosses", or maybe lip lacquer would be a better way to put it. They do, however, look more like lip glosses than anything though. Will look for them at Priceline next time!

Brow Artist Plumper ($18.95/3 shades)
Tinted brow products seems to be finally making a hit. A lot of brands has been coming out with brow products lately! Eggciting!

True Match Liquid Foundation ($29.95/1 new shade)
Not a new launch, but +1 new shade called C2 Rose Vanilla! Yay!

Colour Riche Le Vernis ($6.95/1 new shade)
Another new shade to their existing Colour Riche nail lacquers -- Orchid. Photo included below!

Infallible 2-Step Lip Colour ($29.95/5 new shades)
Urgh. Hefty price tag again! $30 for a lip colour, that's almost 1 MAC lipstick? These must work really well. Has anyone tried them?

Glam Bronze Eau De Soleil ($19.95/1 shade)
Wa wa. Looks like one of their foundations... This is LIMITED EDITION, yeap. A limited edition bronzing foundation with a lightweight formula, enriched with gold micro-pigments for a natural, light reflecting and bronzed look. Lmao. The whole description sounds like a hot mess, to me. I wonder what it's like!

That's all for L'Oreal. Whew! A handful, and some of these products are a mouthful... lol. On to the other brands, hold on tight!


Maybelline SuperStay Megawatt Lip Colours ($18.95/5 shades)
Yay!! More lip products! Maybelline usually rock their lippy ranges, fingers crossed that these will be something good! The range features a long wearing and highly-pigmented formula with a creamy consistency and opaque coverage. Only available in 5 shades though. A tad less if you're a follower of Maybelline's.

Max Factor Colour Elixir Gloss ($19.95/5 shades)
These glosses claims to go on smoothly [without the stickiness], combines mineral oil, candelilla wax, shine enhancers so hence, offers high pigmentation. Pigmented enough to wear alone, and lightweight enough to layer over a lipstick, they said.

Bourjois Volume Glamour Effect Push Up Mascara ($22/?)
Reminds me a lot of Benefit's Push Up products, heh. With an uplift brush, specifically designed for quick and easy applications, it's suppose to plump up and offer thickening (rather than lengthening, I assume). Buildable formula that won't weigh down and will last up to 16 hours, they said.

Ulta3 Advent Calendar ($24)
Nothing to add onto this except: Yay!!!!!!!

Rimmel Provocalips 16HR Kissproof Lip Colour ($17.95/8 shades)

I've swatched these here. Kiss proof, transfer proof, high impact colours, long-lasting lip colours. Comes with a lip gloss to seal. Double ended product.. Cute packaging though!

Skin Theory

Colour Theory's completely new skincare range. Quick mention only, I won't go through the details, okay?!

• Daily Moisturising lotion with CoQ10 ($10/100mL)
• Exfoliating Polish ($10/80mL)
• Gentle Cream Cleanser ($10/100mL)
• Eye Cream ($12/15mL)
• Night Cream with CoQ10 ($12/50mL)
• Gentle Foaming Skin Cleanser ($10/100mL)
• Total Care Anti-Ageing Cream with CoQ10 ($12/50mL)

Ahhhhhhhhh. That's all for this month! As per usual though, fill this poll:

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I'd like to try Rimmel's Provocalips.. and Maybelline's Superstay Megawatt. I will definitely look out for a nice sale to snag a few of the Provocalips!