Youtube - Violet Box - October Review

I have taken to YouTube to talk about what I received in this months Violet box! I would love for you to check it out and let me know your thoughts. 

Until Next Time,
Beck xxx

Lush Lip Scrub - My Boy Lollipop, Bubblegum Flavor

Sweet Sweet Goodness! My New Love!

 This may sound creepy, but lips are one of the first things I notice about people. There is nothing worse than looking at people with manky, cracked, dry lips.

To avoid said manky, cracked lips, I recently purchased the lip scrub from 'Lush' in the flavor 'My Boy Lollipop' which is a bubblegum flavor.

As you can see, the packaging is just your standard lip tub - which is a good. It's 25grams and it's actually really sturdy. 

I wont lie, when you open this - the scent is amazing! Imagine a lolly shop with free samples everywhere! - this is what you smell. You know everything smells better when its free and to be honest, the product could be complete rubbish and I'd be in love from the scent alone!

Luckily for me however, it is amazeballs! It really exfoliates my lips and leave's them feeling smooth and smelling of amazingness!(What would a post from me be without the creation of a word or two) The only problem - I kinda want to eat it, like all of it, with the possible use of a spoon. I kid, but really - It smells good enough to eat!

This retails for $9.95 and also comes in another flavor 'Mint Julips - Pepperminty Scrub'. 

I will definitely be repurchasing this when I run out!

Has anyone used any other scrubs that I should check out?

Until Next Time, 
Beck xxx

Mini Lunch Time Haul

I am going to put it out there and say it - This week has been terrible!!

When my friend needed to go to priceline on our lunch break, I couldn't refuse. 

I will start this post by saying: Hello, My name is Beck and I have a problem - I am addicted to shopping, and not just any shopping but shopping for beauty supplies! 

So off we went to Priceline, I had every intention of just buying face wipes. Random I know, but I always like to keep a packet in my purse and mine had run out today so I needed to stock up STAT!

Once I got there, I knew I was fighting a losing battle so thought I would share with you the goodies I picked up. 

I will say this, Maybeline are having a 50% off sale - which lightened or lessened the blow on the wallet.

Yes this has been instagramed!

Maybeline Dream Pure BB Cream – For Combination Oily Skin. – On sale for $7.97

This BB Cream is all the rage on youtube and other blogs at the moment so I was really interested to try it, however, its been sold out at every priceline I've gone to. So when I saw the baby on the shelf I grabbed it! I got the color light, because…well I'm pretty pale! I will do a separate review on this shortly.

Maybeline Color Whisper – On sale for $7.47

I got the color 45 – Who wore it Red-er. I have heard so much hype about these products that I had to try it. This color seems to be one of the more pigmented from the range they had there.

Maybeline Super Stay Lip Liner – On sale for $7.47

I chose the color 46 – Red. I have been sporting a red lip a lot of late and haven’t been able to find a rep lip liner I like. With this being on sale I thought I’d give it a go.

FINALLY THE PRODUCT I WENT FOR

Be Fresh Makeup Wipes - $4.99

I haven’t tried these before, but thought for the price I thought id try them out! I got the ‘sensitive skin’ formula, I find this to be the safer option when trying new brands.

So that's basically it! Is there anything I should be checking out next time I head to Priceline?

Until Next Time

Beck xxx

May Favourites Video

So I FINALLY got my act together and filmed a YouTube Video. Here's hoping this video gets me back into the swing of things. 

Please excuse the poor quality and bad editing - Im still learning. 

Also, please excuse the weird breathing (haha) I have a sinus infection, so sound like a weird, morbidly obese smoker. 

Either way Enjoy!

Until Next Time
Beck xxx

Tight Ass Tuesday - Nail Polish Remover Pads

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – ‘Tight Ass Tuesday’.

If you have read my blog, you know I have a massive obsession with Nail Polishes. Unfortunately, I always find that using normal Nail Polish Remover really dries out my skin so I'm always on the hunt for new products. 

I recently picked up these ‘Nail Polish Removal Pads’ from Kmart for only $4.They are 'brandless' but are part of Kmarts new makeup/accessory line.

In short, they are amazing. I was skeptical that the one wipe wouldn't get all the color off my nails but I can usually do 3 – 5 Fingers depending on the pigment of the polish.

I highly recommend these! I look forward to trying different brands of the removal pads but for now, you can't beat these for the price.

Has anyone else tried these??

Until Next Time

Beck x

Almay Smart Shade Primer Review

Almay Smart Shade Primer (And my Hand)

One of the very first things I learnt about makeup is that for my skin, I HAVE to prime.  It goes deeper than Napoleon Perdis’ statement ‘To not prime is a crime!’ If I don’t prime, the makeup will run, go streaky and come off by the end of the working day, which is never a good look!  

I recently purchased the Almay Smart Shade Primer. It is said to even out skin tone and (as the name suggests) prime the skin. Here are my thoughts on the product

To begin with, I really like the packing. I think the helix design is unique and makes the product really stand out on the shelf. I’m not the biggest fan of the plastic tube, Especially plastic like this as it tends to cheapen the look of the product, having said that, it makes it easy to use it while traveling.

The pump disperses a good amount and the colors really mix well together once out of the tube.

When its on your hand or brush, The first thing you notice about the serum is the smell!. It smells terrible! It is a mixture between out of date - something and vomit. Considering you apply this product to your face, the smell is not really ideal.

The serum is quite light and blends out easily, however, I don’t think it does a lot to change my skin tone which is one of its features. Normally using a green/purple based conceler/primer will remove some of the redness in my skin but as this product is so thin, it really doesn’t achieve this.

When applying foundation on the top, again, I don’t notice a big difference. It has the same affect as applying moisturizer directly under my foundation rather than a primer.

All and all, I think the Almay Smart Shade Primer has been a big miss for me. I can’t think of a situation where it would be suitable, but this is just my opinion and how the product worked for me.

Has anyone had a better experience with this product? I would love to hear your thoughts

Until Next Time

Beck x

Chanel Eau Douceur Cleansing Water Review

Chanel Eau Douceur - Costs Around $63

If you have watched my YouTube Channel you will see I am currently in love with the Chanel Eau Doucur Cleansing Water aka fancy Makeup Remover. So much so, I have decided to do a review here on my blog rather than just mentioning it as part of a video.

I was initially skeptical about spending so much money on a makeup remover however, the ever so charming man at Chanel had me wrapped tightly around his little finger.

It comes in 150ml container which lasts a long time. However, for the the price, and brand expectation the packing is a smidgen cheap looking (This could just be me bring pretentious)

The pump is a good size and the actual product smells lovely. It wipes on easily and simply absorbs into the skin while your makeup comes off.

There are times I have to wear makeup that is extremely heavy and this really gets this off with out making too much of a mess, both on my skin and on the makeup pad. I use 2 round makeup pads, one for my face and neck and one for my eyes. On days I don't have much makeup on at all I just use the one pad. It actually amazed me how far the product spreads.

It leaves my skin feeling moisturized and fresh which I love. I find some makeup removers dry out your skin and leave a tingly feeling but this is the total opposite of that. It hydrates and really cleans your face as well as removing any makeup you may be wearing.

I love this product, I will definately re-purchase this. Even though it is expensive, I definately think its a fantastic investment for your skincare routine.

What are some makeup removers you like?

Also, to say thanks for reading, I am putting together a giveaway for my 20th post, so stay tuned!

Until Next Time
Beck xxx