W7 Goodies!

Hey guys!  I was sent some W7 goodies to try out a while ago, and today I've got reviews of everything I got. I've tried W7's In The Buff palette before, a dead on dupe for Urban Decay's Naked 2, so I was very excited when I was offered to try out some more of their products!

The first thing I tried was the Butter Kiss Lipstick in Racing Red. I'm a sucker for red lipsticks, so I was ecstatic to see this in the package. The swatch shows it to be slightly orange toned, but in real life it leans more on the slightly pink side. The formula for this is great, it glides on so smooth, and doesn't tug at the lips at all. I was worried it was going to bleed throughout the day, as I had decided not to wear a lipliner underneath, but thankfully it didn't! At the four hour mark, it still looked great, and there was no need to touch up. But then I had food and it disappeared, except around the edges of my lips.

Next, I tried the Zoom Mascara. I loved the small wand on this mascara, and I found that the bristles really grabbed onto my lashes, helping to give a nice and even application. The mascara did lengthen my lashes, but didn't add a lot of volume, despite it promising '7x More Volume'. I still really like it, I find it makes a great daytime mascara!

I then tried the Chunky Cheeks cream blush in Tokyo. This is something you need to apply with a lighter hand, it's so pigmented! It blends out really easily too. The colour is really pretty, it gives a very natural looking flush to the cheeks when blended out properly. I this is my favourite product out of the lot!

Last of all, I tried the Cosmic Nail Dust, a really pretty pink nail glitter. I painted my nails a bright pink, waited for that to dry, and then added some stripes with a clear polish and added the glitter. My clear polish wasn't great, as most of the glitter came off after I washed my hands a while later, and I probably should have added a topcoat to help it stay on but you know how impossible it is to get glitters off, especially with a topcoat!

I really enjoyed all of these products, most of all the mascara and the cream blush! W7 products are really great quality, and are so affordable too! All of these products are around €2-€3! W7 products can be found in Cara Pharmacy, Cosmetic Outlet, and I've seen their products in Procare Pharmacy in UCD too.

Playboy Playful Lashes and Sleek Lashes Mascara Reviews

So on Monday I had the Playboy lipsticks for you guys, and today I, as promised, I have the mascaras. Let's just jump right in, shall we?

Sleek Lashes Lengthening Mascara

First up is the more impressive of the two, the Sleek Lashes Lengthening Mascara. I found that this does what it says on the tin, it lengthens my lashes nicely. It's build-able, and didn't leave my lashes looking clumpy or spidery at all by the second coat, and I like that the wand isn't too big or too small. I curled my lashes before using it, and it did hold the curl well. There was no smudging or flaking as the day went a long either. Overall, I quite like this mascara!

Playful Lashes Volumizing Mascara

The Playful Lashes Volumizing Mascara wasn't nearly as good. The wand is too big, and it makes the application quite messy: no matter what I did, it got all over my eyelid every time. It does give some volume, but doesn't hold a curl at all. It doesn't smudge or flake as the day goes on though, so I'll give it points for that, and I do like the colourful packaging! It's an average mascara, definitely not the worst, but nowhere near the best either.

Both of these mascaras are available on Amazon.

Playboy Perfect Kiss Intense Lipstick Review

Playboy launched their new cosmetic line a few months ago, and I was kindly sent some products to try out recently: two lipsticks and two mascaras. I'll have the mascara reviews up in a separate post.

The lipstick shades I was sent were Front Cover, a bright coral, and Bubblegum Pink, a pale pink. Both lipsticks apply really well, they're smooth and creamy and don't tug at the lips at all when you apply them. They do tend to highlight dry patches though, Bubblegum Pink being the bigger offender, so I'd recommend you exfoliate your lips before using these lipsticks. They're both very pigmented, and the colours are very pretty.

Front Cover

Bubblegum Pink

Front Cover (left) and Bubblegum Pink (Right)

Unfortunately though, neither colour really suits my skin tone, and I think they'd look much more flattering on those with paler skin. I put on a bit of Mac's Soar lipliner underneath to make the colours suit me more, and thankfully both look much better on me paired with Soar!

The Playboy Perfect Kiss Intense Lipsticks retail at around £3.50-£4 and can be purchased here. Neither of these colours are in stock it seems, but I'd keep checking back if you're interested in them!

So...? Kiss Me and Rock n Roll Gift Sets!

Hey guys! I know it's been ages since I last posted anything, but with exams and assignments I haven't had any time to sit down and write anything. But exams are (thankfully!) over, and I can get back into blogging!

Today I've got some So...? gift sets to share with you. I was sent these a few weeks ago, and I've been trying them out for since then. These sets would make great stocking fillers for girls in their early teen years: they smell great, are age appropriate and are super affordable!

For Me (left), Rock (centre) and In Love (Right)

First, let's talk about the Rock n Roll set. You get three body sprays, with 75ml of product in each. These are perfect for anyone who likes body sprays really, and I especially love the fact that they're not overpowering like other body sprays can be (*cough* Impulse *cough*). All three smell amazing, but my favourite is definitely Rock!

Next up is the Kiss Me set. In this set you get a 30ml perfume, a 50ml body lotion and a lipbalm. Again, this is perfect for those young teens, and would make a great stocking stuffer! All three products in this set smell lovely and sweet, but not sickly sweet. The scent really reminds me of something, and it's really been bothering me as I can't seem to figure out what! 

Both sets are available in Shaw Stores and selected pharmacies. The Rock n Roll trio retails for €4.95 and the Kiss Me set comes in at €6.95. There's also a few other sets similar to the Kiss Me one, so if you're not overly fond of sweet scents, there's four others to choose from!

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner Review

Hey guys!

I was recently sent this Aussie conditioner to try out and I'm sharing my thoughts on it today! I'm always on the hunt for a conditioner that'll leave my hair softer for more than a day. I've got this crazy mane of curly/frizzy/dry hair that drives me crazy most of the time.

My hair is really dry, and it really only stays soft for the day I wash it, and as most know, washing your hair too often can make it drier in the long run as you're basically getting rid of all those essential oils. Occasionally, if I'm really lucky, it'll still be a tiny bit soft the next day. If I'm really lucky.

So, enter the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner. The way this works is you leave it on your hair for around 3 minutes, and then rinse. Simple as that.

What I do love about this conditioner is the smell. It. Is. Gorgeous. I've tried the Aussie frizz shampoo & conditioner before, but could not stand the smell, and to be honest it put me off their products for a while. But this? Love the scent!

Another great thing about it is that it actually works! It leaves my hair really soft, and for longer too! The only downside is that it does nothing to control my frizz. Aussie have another 3 Minute Miracle conditioner in their range that's targeted towards those of us who have been cursed with intense frizz, and I'll be picking that up once I'm finished with this one (I checked, it's not got the same main
ingredients as the frizz stuff I tried before so the smell should be better!)

Just one other thing worth noting: don't drop it. It slipped out of my hand at one point, and now the cap is broken. Don't be clumsy like me!

During the month of November, Aussie are donating 15 cents from the sale of every product sold in Tesco to the Movember charity. There's still a couple of days left, so if you were thinking of buying some Aussie goodies, now is the time to do it!

The Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner retails at €6.69, but prices will depend on where you get it.

Memebox #72 Etude House Unboxing

My Etude House box has finally arrived! I was expecting great things from this box, but to be honest I don't think it's as great as the Tonymoly box. Let's have a look and see what I got, shall we?

1. Etude House Oh My Lash Mascara 01 Top Coat
Memebox says: "Ever heard of a top coat for your lashes? Create translucent and glossy lashes by applying it alone, or give a non-smudging and long-lasting finish to your regular eye makeup by applying it over mascara."
A top coat for your lashes? I can't be the only one that finds this a little weird right? I've only played around with this the one time the other day, but I have to say, so far I am kind of impressed. I wouldn't say my lashes are glossy or anything, but there is a very subtle difference when you apply this over regular mascara. More testing needed, I think!

2. Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream
Memebox says: "Specially formulated with marine collagen and mucilage from baobab trees, the famous Moistfull Collagen Cream is a gentle, deeply moisturising, and skin firming facial cream. It's fast absorbing and lightweight in texture as well, making it a suitable moisturiser for both the summer and winter times."
I am so glad they included this in the box, I just ran out of mine and was going to re-purchase! I've a full review on this here if you want to check it out.

3. Etude House Play Therapy Sleeping Pack
Memebox says: "Etude's special formula 'Nutrition Compact' - a blend of pomegranate, mango seed butter, and evening primrose - combined together with rich collagen complex work to deeply nurish and tighten dry, sagging skin overnight, for a mochi-firm and radiant complexion the next morning."
Another product I was thinking of buying recently, so I'm very happy to see it included! I've been trying this out for the last few nights, my skin feels so soft in the morning!

4. Etude House Bella Dress Pretty Look Shower Cologne Pretty Look
Memebox says: "Get ready in the morning with a spritz of Belle Dress cologne which comes in a fruity perfume complex - a  blend of fruity sweetness, jasmine floral, refreshing green note, and warm musk scents. Its blend of hyaluronic acid, natural spring water, and the lovely perfume fragrance will give a refreshingly moist and sweetly scented start to your day."
I have mixed feelings about this one. It's smells great and all (reminds me of those roll-on body glitters that The Body Shop used to sell), but I would have liked to see a lipstick included instead of this. Also, the packaging seems very childish to me.

5. Etude House Face Conditioning Fixer
Memebox says: "A makeup boosting fixer for cooling, refreshing, and moisturising the skin while locking in makeup in place for a long lasting, silky finish. It also helps soothe and relieve reddened or irritated skin with its aloe vera infused formula."
I was thinking of getting this over the summer, so again I am happy to see this in the box! I have yet to try it out, so I can't say anything about it just yet.

6. Etude House Brow Mascara in 02 Light Brown
Memebox says: "A mascara for your brows! Non-smudging, long-lasting and containing allantoin, beeswax, and camauba wax components rich in nutrition, this Brow Mascara from Etude House offers naturally defined and youthful arches with just a quick smudge."
This one was a huge disappointment. I personally don't think things like this should be included, as they don't suit everyone. My eyebrows are black, so obviously this is not going to work for me, so I won't be touching this one at all.

Overall, this box is nice, but it could be a lot better. I wish they had included some newer Etude House products, like those adorable castle hand creams that launched about a month ago, or even some lipsticks or tints. The brow mascara was disappointing, I wish they had said they were including it and given the option of choosing what colour of the three available shades you wanted. The body spray was ok, but I would have preferred to see a lipstick or tint in it's place. I hope the next Etude House box is more impressive!

Memebox #66 Tonymoly Unboxing

My Tonymoly box arrived last week, so I thought I'd quickly share what I got. Out of the three Memeboxes I've gotten so far, this one is by far my favourite. I wonder if my Etude House box will beat it!

1. Tonymoly Delight Tint Crayon Neon in 07 Neon Cherry

Memebox says: "Sweet and vivid under the daylight, Tonymoly's Delight Tint Crayon Neon goes wild under UV lights with its electric neon colours! It melts onto lips like a lip balm with a long-lasting radiance and is easy to use with its auto type packaging."

I thought the colour would be a lot stronger, but it's actually more like a tinted lip balm than anything. I do like the colour though, and I'm glad it's not a bright red because I do have a good few red lipsticks already. I haven't been exposed to any UV light recently, so I have no idea what it'll look like under that! There's a slight smell to this, it reminds me of cherry Blow Pops!

2. Tonymoly Egg Pore Shiny Skin Soap

Memebox says: "A 5 in 1 Egg Soap that works to deliver moisture, nutrition, deep cleansing effect, sebum control, and pore care. It's made from fertile eggs soaked in vinegar for 1-2 weeks, a process that maximises the level of calcium, protein, vitamin, amino acid, and various minerals found in eggs."

When I read that it was made of eggs, I thought that this was going to smell kinda nasty.I can't quite place the scent but thankfully it smells really nice! 

3. Tonymoly Back Gel Liner Long Brush in 03 Pearl Brown

Memebox says: "A best-selling gel liner that comes with a brush of its own and boosts its super water proof and long-lasting formula. The eyeliner glides on smoothly and precisely, then quickly dries down to a long wearing, water resistant finish."

I've heard great things about this line of gel liners, I'm excited to try it out for myself!

4. Tonymoly Luminous Goddess Aura Beam

Memebox says: "Tonymoly's Luminous Goddess Aura Beam is a luminous gel type cream that adds supple, healthy glow to the skin, and minimises the look of skin imperfections. Mixed with your favourite BB cream or used alone, this miracle product will help you achieve that infamous gorgeous Korean skin glow!" 

I hate the packaging of this product. The gel is kind of thick and you have to squeeze the tube really hard to get even a tiny amount of product out. 

5. Tonymoly Mini Peach Lip Balm
Memebox says: "This adorable mini-sized lip balm comes in the size of a large coin and is scented with a lovely fruity peach fragrance that lingers on your lips long after application. Its peach and shea butter formula is also extremely nourishing and leaves lips moist and supple."
I'm actually surprised by how good this lip balm is! I was expecting it to be kind of meh to be honest, but I actually like it more than my Carmex (I never thought I'd say that!). It's really hydrating, doesn't feel too greasy on the lips, and it smells absolutely gorgeous.

6. Tonymoly Panda's Dream White Magic Cream

Memebox says: "A skin brightening and perfecting cream that locks in moisture and brightens dull complexions. This super moisturising cream will bring vitality back to skin while evening out the skin tone. Skin will feel soft and smooth after each application without the greasiness. The adorable panda packaging and the light fruity scent is an added bonus."

This one is all about the packaging! It is seriously the most adorable beauty product I own! The cream itself you need to be careful with. It's quite thick and if you apply too much, it leaves your face looking very white. Use sparingly is my advice!

7. Tonymoly Apple Tox Smooth Massage Peeling Cream
Memebox says: "This is a multi-cream enriched with green apple extracts, AHA, and papaya extracts and which works as a massaging, moisturising, and peeling cream all in one. Green apple extracts rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, and pectinic acid are effective agents as skin exfoliators and revitalisers."
Again, all about the packaging here! So cute! This one smells just like green apples, as you would expect, and is heavenly! You're meant to apply this evenly all over the face, and then peel it off after 20-30 seconds. But when I put it on, I didn't really find any way to peel it.

All in all, this is a great box! I love how adorable everything is, and all the products smell absolutely amazing! I hope Memebox release another Tonymoly box sometime in the near future, I'll be first in line to get it!