tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16389846993675480172024-03-14T15:07:33.038+02:00Lipgloss Is My Drug Inner Beauty Comes From Within, But a Little Lipgloss Never Hurt Anyone!Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.comBlogger275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-3532898024440032432015-10-27T10:19:00.000+02:002015-10-27T10:19:18.762+02:00Morphe Brushes | 35O Natural Glow Palette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Over the last two or three months I have acquired not one or two but FOUR Morphe eyeshadow palettes. And yes this includes the very popular and sought after Jaclyn Hill Favorites palette (cue gasps). If you are into makeup in any way shape or form then chances are you have already heard all about the 35O palette. Every beauty blogger, Youtuber and their cousin has been talking about this palette. I love a neutral palette but it didn't really catch my eye until Jaclyn Hill started snapping about it. Listen when the Queen of Youtube tells you that you need something you do not argue you simply hand over your money.</div>
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This palette is one of those that seem to go out of stock even before it is restocked, Morphe has released quite a few on pre sales but they seem to be selling out almost instantly. I have heard however that it is going to be part of the permanent stock, so if you don't get it with part of these pre sales you can rest assured that you will get your hands on it at some point in time.</div>
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<b>PACKAGING </b>I am always a sucker for pretty packaging. The packaging of the Morphe eyeshadow palettes however are pretty basic. They come in a black plastic casing and even the pan that the actual eyeshadows are seated in is a flimsy soft plastic pan. It does not have a mirror on the inside, which is a bit of a let down because I cant help but think with the size of the lid how awesome it would be to have a decent size mirror in there. But when you see the size of the actual palette, the amount of eyeshadows you get and the quality of each shadow and then compare this with the price I can fully understand why they didn't put that much effort into the actual packaging. I have actually come to love the packaging though because its some what of a trade mark and its very quickly recognizable.</div>
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<b>PRICE </b>The palette retails for $22.99 USD on the Morphe website, this is before shipping (if you did the math this works out to about 65c per shadow) I picked it up in South Africa for R550,00 also before shipping (this worked out to about R15.72 per shadow). So logically if Morphe did spend more time and money on making the packaging less basic they would be charging us allot more for this palette. If you look at it that way I am more than happy with it and would urge Morphe to not change a thing. </div>
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<b>PRODUCT </b>Each palette comes with 35 neutral to warm shadows (the Jaclyn Hill palette only came with 27 WHATS THE DEAL THERE MORPHE). There are 21 matte shades and 14 shimmer/metallic shades. The colors range from a really light bone cream, glittery champagne, light and deep orange to both light and dark browns. There is a wide range of transition shades, crease shades and all over lid shades. Ive personally found that the darker shades have quite allot of fall out so its best to do your eyes before the rest of your face. And the shimmer/metallic shades I've found it easier to use a makeup mixing spray to apply the true color otherwise its allot more on the sheer side. </div>
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<b>PRODUCT FORMULA </b>You know the saying "You get what you paid for" and when it comes to makeup this saying almost all of the time is 100% true. I've found myself so many times so disappointed by something and I almost always end up saying "Yeah but for the price I guess its pretty good". Well when it comes to the Morphe eyeshadows I can honestly say that you get way more than you paid for. The matte shades are really easy to apply, blend out and build up, like I said there is a bit of fall out but I personally think most eyeshadows have that amount of fall out (on me anyway). The shimmer/metallic colors swatch really well with your finger but this doesn't transfer to the lid really well, unless you are using a makeup mixing spray like MAC's fix plus. It then shows the true color of the shadows pretty well. I have a few palettes from different brands (Urban decay, Stila, Chanel) and I honestly prefer my Morphe palettes above them all. The shadows are really creamy and easy to apply and they wear really well. They are also really pigmented. I have oily eye lids and most of my other eye shadows by the end of the day have completely worn off. The Morphe ones I physically have to remove, and I have also found that they actually look better by the end of the day after it has settled on to my skin. </div>
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With regards to the fall out and the shimmer/metallic shades not applying really well, I have found that it also depends on the brush you are using. It is true, the better the tool the better the application so I can say you need to take that into consideration as well. </div>
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Have you tried any of the Morphe eyeshadows? What do you think of them and which palettes would you recommend? Let me know...</div>
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-66311059073546801542015-09-29T11:45:00.001+02:002015-09-29T11:45:34.847+02:00LUSH | Angels On Bare Skin | Face & Body Cleanser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My skin does not discriminate when it comes to facial cleansers! I have a R30,00 cleanser from Sorbet and a R600,00 cleanser from Chanel, both make my skin look like a 13 year old teenager going through puberty. If you have at any point experience those big painful bumps when you use something new or that doesn't agree with your skin then you will know exactly how I feel. When I find something that I think works I will not try or touch another because I am just to scared of the reaction I could potentially have. </div>
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Quite some time ago a friend of mine gifted me a little tub of the Lush Angels on Bare skin face and body cleanser. I put it in my drawer and forgot about it because for me (I'm guessing this was the same for her that's why she passed it on) it was just to intimidating. It had little pieces of what I can only describe as twigs in it and was so messy that I just didn't know how or where to use it. That was until a couple of months ago when my skin broke out everywhere even in my neck, I got so depressed that I stopped using everything I currently was using even my moisturizers and makeup to try and find the cause of the problem. It lasted about 3 or 4 months until I decided I had had enough and took a completely different approach. I started drinking fruit infused water to detox my system and started seeing results right away, I then started looking for a natural face wash that did not contain any harsh chemicals because I just wanted a different approach to solving the problem. After some research I came across the Angels on bare skin which people were absolutely obsessed with and decided that I needed it in my life, only to find out that I had already had it for the past few months (shame on me for not using something before I bought more haha). I haven't put it down since then. </div>
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Some of the ingredients in Angels on Bare skin are ground almonds, lavender oil, rose absolute, chamomile blue oil and lavender flowers. The Rose oil acts as a toner while the lavender oil smooths out the surface of the skin. The scent is very natural to me like a wet forest smell, you pick up allot of the ground up flowers and fresh lavender but not in a "I want to bath myself it in" kind of way more like your in a all natural chemist kinda way. It is not totally unpleasant though or over whelming and once you add water you don't even smell it that much any more. All the ingredients are natural thus cutting down the shelf life of this product making it impossible to stock up on. A 100g tub sells for R145,00 and because you only use a pea or two size pinch at a time it lasts about 3 months. It does not remove makeup and I do use a makeup remover before I cleans my face with it. It does however mildly exfoliate the skin and help bring out the natural glow. It helped control the surface break outs I experienced and reduce the inflammation of the severe acne I had and softened the redness I would experience from them while controlling additional ones from forming. I found it best to use in the shower because it really does create quite a mess. You need to take a pinch in your hand with some water and create a paste, then use it like any other cleanser in circular motions on your skin and rinse off. </div>
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<b><i>Lush website: Angelic, medieval cleansing wash with rose and lavender. Angels on Bare Skin is the Lush version of an expensive medieval skincare recipe. Rare, precious essential oils were first brought to Europe by the crusaders who encountered Arabian medicine. The church immediately banned them because their ability to alter states of mind was considered the devils work! But the final result was Cosmetics 1, Church 0. Rose oil and Lavender oil were discovered to do wonderful things for the skin, too. Almost a thousand years later, you'd be hard pressed to find a better all round cleanser and exfoliator than Angels.</i></b></div>
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Some of you might be asking though how I know it is this that helped with my break outs but I know it did. I ran out about a week ago and started using of my old ones again and I immediately started breaking out. I went and repurchased this right away and now its calming down again. So yes I would highly recommend you give this cleanser a try it has become my holy grail!</div>
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-51080887507777498532015-09-25T11:02:00.000+02:002015-09-25T11:02:48.981+02:00It's Almost My Birthday | Wish List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I cant believe this year has gone by so fast and that its almost Christmas already!! Before that however is my birthday YAY ME. I thought I would share some of the items I have been wishing for, I think its the first year my list has been so short but I can say its been a good year so far makeup wise! What is on your list let me know down below.</div>
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-81100959686031620422015-09-16T12:20:00.000+02:002015-09-16T12:20:21.858+02:00Kat Von D | Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you ever bought a cult product and right off the bat you instinctively know that you are going to be that one in a million that is going to hate it. Before you have even had a chance to try it you have already crucified it in your head for spending so much on it but you must know what all the fuss is about and that FOMO is eating you up inside. Then you take it out the packaging and rather unimpressively try it so that you can put reason to your hating. And from the second it touches your lips you hear angels singing and you get it you really really get it. And now your sitting there wondering why you held out for so long and now it's to late to get a back up because they are all sold out again for the twentieth time and now you hate it even more for making you love it so much. No? Is that just me? Well then...<br />
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After doing some research I believe the one I currently have is the third formulation. If you are not aware of the whole drama around the Lolita formulations and how they are ever changing ill fill you in. Depending on when you purchased yours you might have either gotten the first batch which was the original and a lighter more chest nut version. The second batch which I believe was dubbed the bad batch which was a much darker dusty rose which quite honestly in my opinion looked like the most gorgeous colour ever and I wish mine was that shade. And then the current batch which is a little darker than the first but lighter than the second, more of a medium to dark dusty rose. Kat has announced though that they will be bringing back the original as Lolita two. </div>
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<b>Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick in Lolita $20,00</b> is described as a chestnut rose. It is a medium to dark dusty rose with medium to warm undertones and a flat matte finish. It has full opaque colour coverage and the intensity of the colour can easily be built up in layers. The application is very smooth and creamy and it sets to a flat matte and completely dry around two minutes after application. It has a really lightweight comfortable texture that doesn't settle into the lines once dry. It also doesn't crack when you smile or look and feel overly drying. I have only ever worn it for around 4 hours max and then I remove and reapply, I find it more comfortable than reapplying over the current/older layer and this way it stays comfortable through out and doesn't turn out to drying on the lips. The best application is also to add a thin layer of lip balm underneath so that it stays moisturized through out.<br />
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The everlasting liquid lipstick is a full coverage long wearing liquid lipstick with a smooth flat matte finish. I've only tried a hand full of liquid lipsticks and the Kat Von D formula is my favorite, it is the creamiest, applies the smoothest and is the most comfortable wear through out. I have only ever tried Lolita so I cannot speak for the other shades though. Their wearing time is said to be anywhere from 6 to 10 hours depending on what you have to eat or drink but like I said I prefer to cut it off at 3 to 4 hours so I have not really gotten to the point where it is overly drying on the lips. </div>
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The formulation is really thin and creamy but not overly watery and the doe foot applicator makes it really easy and comfortable for precise application. I've heard allot of people complain about the packaging and that it looks cheap but I have to say that I love the detail and the feel of it and I don't quite get it. The only complaint that I have is that I would rather prefer the tube being shorter and fatter because the applicator is quite long (I understand this is to reach the product at the bottom of the tube) it sometimes makes it a bit uncomfortable to apply, I can only imagine that if it was shorter it would feel more comfortable in your hand making application easier. </div>
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What version of Lolita did you pick up do you like me think the second batch is a pretty unique shade all on its own and that it should stay around let me know in the comments section below.</div>
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-69727789167378498962015-09-14T11:06:00.000+02:002015-09-14T11:06:13.511+02:00M.A.C | The Matte Lip Collection Summer 2015A couple of weeks ago MAC released their <b><span style="color: magenta;">The Matte Lip Collection</span></b> for Summer 2015 (depending on what side of the hemisphere you are on you might have gotten it in Winter like us). There are 22 pieces in the collection but not all of them are new shades, in fact some of them are currently available as part of the permanent line and are being re-promoted. The shades being re-promoted are All fired up, Flat out Fabulous, Heroine, Kinda Sexy, Pink Pigeon, Please Me, Ruby Woo and Velvet Teddy. Having said that, the better part of the collection however does consist mostly of new shades. You might also recognise some familiar names like Stone and Whirl and that is because they have cousins in MAC's lip pencil line. If you are fans of either of those two shades don't worry because allot of these shades are going to be added to the permanent line.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>All Fired Up </b>- bright fuchsia (<i>Retro Matte) </i>re-promote </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Antique Velvet </b>- intense brown (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Dangerous </b>- Orangey re (<i>Retro Matte)</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>D for Danger </b>- Brick Red (<i>Matte) </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Flat out Fabulous </b>- Bright Plum (<i>Retro Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Heroine </b>- Bright purple (<i>Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Instigator </b>- Deep blackened plum (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Kinda Sexy </b>- Neutral Pinky Rose (<i>Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Matte Royal </b>- Deep blue (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Men Love Mystery </b>- Lavender violet (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Naturally Transformed </b>- Muted Golden Beige (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Please Me </b>- Muted rose tinted pink (<i>Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Persistence </b>- Peachy cinnamon (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Pink Pigeon </b>- Bright cleanest pink (<i>Matte) </i>re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Ruby Woo </b>- Vivid blue red (<i>Retro Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Runway Hit </b>- Light nude (<i>Retro Matte</i>)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Steady Going</b> - Light Pink (<i>Retro Matte)</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Stone </b>- Muted greyish taupe brown (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Studded Kiss </b>- Dark Oxblood red (<i>Matte</i>)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Tropic Tonic </b>- Full power coral (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Velvet Teddy </b>- Deep toned beige (<i>Matte</i>) re-promote</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Whirl </b>- Dirty Rose (<i>Matte</i>) </li>
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When the collection was launched I immediately like always gravitated towards the nude brownish shades and picked up Whirl, Stone and Persistence. I also have Velvet teddy but this I picked up some time ago (because it is a re-promote and is part of this collection I have added it in this post). If you are one of those people however that the whole 90's look just does not do it for you then don't worry because the range is quite versatile. It ranges from light and bright pinks to bright red, brown, deep plum and even a bright royal blue, so there is something for every one.<br />
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The entire collection comes in a matte finish (if that wasn't obvious by the name alone) meaning that it has a flat finish with very little to no shine at all. Having said that they don't all have the same finish and that is because more than half of the collection comes out in the matte finish while the other half has the retro matte finish. The retro matte finish are flatter and more drying on the lips than their regular matte counter parts. The collection is not technically a limited edition in the traditional sense because it does not come out in limited edition packaging and the shades are not limited edition either as it is either part of the permanent line or it is being add to it.<br />
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<b>MAC Stone Lipstick </b>(<b>R210,00</b>) described as a muted greyish taupe brown. It is a subdued medium to dark taupe brown with warm greyish undertones. It has a velvety cream consistency with full opaque colour coverage. It is smooth and creamy and applies effortlessly, it has a satin to matte finish and dries flat matte after around two hours of wear.<br />
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<b>MAC Persistence </b>(<b>R210,00</b>) described as a peachy cinnamon. It is a medium brown with very warm reddish orange undertones. It has a almost satin matte finish which dries to a solid flat matte after around two hours of wear. Colour coverage is completely opaque and application is the easiest out of the four with a very creamy velvety consistency. It is allot more red than Whirl and allot darker than Velvet Teddy.<br />
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<b>MAC Whirl </b>(<b>R210,00</b>) described as a dirty rose. It is some where between a medium to dark rosy brown with mauve undertones. It has a light smooth creamy texture with full colour coverage and applies evenly with out effort. It lasted a full 4 hours and wore off evenly (You can read my full review <a href="http://lipglossismydrug.blogspot.co.za/2015/09/mac-matte-lipstick-in-whirl-bringing.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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<b>MAC Velvet Teddy </b>(<b>R210,00</b>) described as a deep-tone beige. It is a medium rosy beige with hints of brown, rosy pink and warm undertones. It has a smooth creamy texture with a very comfortable satin feel. It has full colour coverage with a flat matte finish that applied smoothly with out tugging. It lasted a good 2 to 3 hours on (You can read my full review <a href="http://lipglossismydrug.blogspot.co.za/2014/10/mac-velvet-teddy-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-85879039759972708192015-09-11T08:00:00.000+02:002015-09-11T08:13:16.448+02:00The Test Box | September Box Unboxing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I received the <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/test-boxes/september-test-box/" target="_blank"><b>September Testbox</b></a> a couple of days ago and wanted to share an unboxing with you all. This months box consists of two hair care products and one body product (something which is new to the test box) lets jump into it...</div>
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<a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/skin/scruff-coffee-body-scrub-180g/" target="_blank"><b>Scruff Coffee Scrub 180g R145,00</b></a>, this body scrub is actually made in Cape Town. It is a natural exfoliator and cleanser designed to deeply hydrate and condition the skin with its powerful antioxidants. It is said to be safe to use on sensitive skin and suitable for use on both the face and body. It is made with real coffee and the smell is amazing, but some how reminds me of what is left over in your coffee machine after a couple of cups.</div>
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Directions for use: Apply directly to wet skin and leave for a few minutes to allow the skin to absorb, rinse and repeat one to three times a week.</div>
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I really want to try the <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/brands/joico/joico-thermal-protectant-150ml/" target="_blank"><b>Joice Smooth Cure Thermal Protecting Spray 150ml R180,00</b></a> if it smells anything like the shampoo and conditioner I want to drench my entire body in it.</div>
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You can pick up this months Testbox for R160,00 <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/test-boxes/september-test-box/" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a></div>
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-3931337830126036682015-09-10T09:15:00.000+02:002015-09-10T09:15:34.282+02:00MAC Matte Lipstick in Whirl | Bringing The 90's BackThere are so many things about the 90's that I think we all wish we could forget! Fanny packs, pump up Reebok's, butterfly clips (thanks for nothing Buffy), scrunchies, starter jackets, chain wallets, soul patches, crimped hair, over plucked eyebrows (I could keep going forever). Then there are some things we will never forget. Mark Wahlberg being Marky Mark, Disney Channel actually playing cartoons, playing Super Mario on a old school Nintendo, knowing exactly how to finishing singing "who you going to call", slip n slides, Britney Spears singing Baby one More Time and of course the macarena!! There are things however that have made a major come back and in a good way. Doc Martens, neon's, high wasted jeans, crop tops, leather biker jackets and then there is the most talked about craze the (air quotes) "Kylie Jenner Lip".<br />
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If Kim Kardashian is "the body" in the family and Kendall Jenner is "the legs" Kloe Kardashian is "the mouth" then Kylie Jenner is definitely "the lips" her (claimed to be) overdrawn lips and plumped up pout has received more attention than Kim's marriage to Kris and her sex tap with Ray J combined. Kylie has never actually come out and revealed what the actual colour is that she uses and I think the fact that she has announced the launch of her own lip kit might have something to do with it. Which is well played on her side because she has created quite a big hype and demand for it now. There has been speculation though as to what they are and two MAC lip liners have been named, both of which have sold out world wide and created quite a shortage. The one is said to be Spice which is a matte brown with red undertones and the other is Whirl which is also a matte with Mauve undertones.<br />
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<b><i>MAC Matte Lipstick in Whirl R210 - MAC Matte Lip liner in Whirl R190</i></b></div>
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Although Whirl lip liner has been around for ages it has been such a cult product and so hard to get that I was actually beginning to think it didn't exist. Then a couple of weeks ago when MAC released their Matte lip collection with 12 new shades added, I think everyone was both shocked and excited that Whirl was part of the line up. After a bit of hunting I was lucky enough to track down both the liner and lipstick. Whirl is described as a dirty rose with a matte finish, it is a medium dark rosy brown with warm undertones and a very matte finish. I don't know if I am the only person but I do not find MAC's matte lipsticks to be drying at all (that is if you use a good moisturising lip balm regularly). I think it is one of the most comfortable formulas. Whirl is very light and creamy and applies very smoothly. It has full colour coverage and doesn't tug when applying.<br />
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Now to the question I think everyone is asking, is the lipstick an exact dupe for the lip liner? The answer is a definite YES. The lipstick is allot creamier and easier to apply but once applied you cannot tell the difference. What people need to know and understand though is whirl like most nude shades look different on everyone. On my skin tone it leaned allot more to the brown/red side and on me I feel looks like a darker version of velvet teddy. On my skin tone Twig on the other hand I feel looks allot closer to the Kylie Jenner colour but with regards to MAC getting the lip liner and lipstick to match there they were spot on!<br />
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Every MAC counter I called was sold out but the online store still has stock, if you aren't able to get it this time round it isn't the end of the world because I have heard that it is going to be made a permanent shade!<br />
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I love finding new beauty blogs or YouTube channels and I've see quite a few posts now of people sharing their top 5 and I thought I would jump on the bandwagon! I don't think people quite understand how big the beauty world has become and the impact a hand full of ladies actually have both in selling products and just helping people feel better about themselves all while creating an obsession we all share for makeup. I love watching not only tutorials but also to see whats new and trending and stuff we might not actually know is out there. I get so many questions asking why I need so much makeup and I don't feel like I need to justify anything or how much I pay for stuff. Everyone has hobbies and makeup is mine, I feel like Youtube and blogs are my escape where I can relate to people that have the same passion and obsession and they just understand even though we have never actually met. Here is a list of my top 5 that I am absolutely loving at the moment.</div>
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In my opinion the Queen B on YouTube! I remember watching Jaclyn when she sat in her kitchen or in front of her sofa, now she is one of the biggest YouTube beauty bloggers out there. Really making a name for herself she has collaborated with Morphe brushes bringing us the sold out Jaclyn Hill Favourites Palette as well as I believe, a soon to be favourites brush collection. There was also some lip products with Gerard Cosmetics (which she is no longer affiliated with and all branding has been removed, but her colors are two matte lipsticks called 1995 and buttercup and two lipglosses called butter cream and Rose hill) She has also recently collaborated with Becca cosmetics and made a hightlighter called Champagne Pop and if rumors are true there will be a second product released later this year (lets hope there will be some limited edition packaging this time!!) She also has her own cosmetic line coming out which I cannot wait for lets hope they ship world wide. This girl is really going places and I have to say I am still totally obsessed with her. I would probably buy anything she puts her name on, Oh and in case your wondering she is really really good at makeup tutorials also haha</div>
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Katy is one of the most real YouTubers out there, I feel like I could really relate to her. She does some amazing looks that are really doable for the average Joe to copy. I love watching her beauty hauls as well. Her snap chats are so funny and some are really pointless but I just have to watch it all! I feel like her and Desi Perkins are twins and honestly I love them both equally.<br />
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I feel like if I saw Desi on the street I would run in the opposite direction, she comes off really mean and hard core but when you watch her and Katies snaps you just cant get enough of them. She is starting a second YouTube channel just for vlogging her life and I honestly cannot wait for it to start. This girl is just perfection in every way and I have a major girl crush. I don't know how she gets her makeup that perfect but this girls contour is life goals of mine! </div>
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Nicole has some major skill when it comes to makeup and hair. I have watched so many of her videos and her Halloween ones are perfection. She can be so perfect yet so ghetto all at the same time. She does allot of personal vlogging and has only recently made her snap chat public so you get some more behind the scenes of her life. She has also started her own skin care line called Best damn beauty. </div>
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I don't think it would come as a surprise to anyone if I said that I was a huge lip product person. If I attend an event or even if a new collection is launched, the first thing I always look for is the new lip products. Its my one weakness that has left me with a ton of products that the only thing they have going for them is pretty packaging. Nevertheless I am still a sucker and no matter what I will still try a new one the minute it comes out. A couple of weeks ago I attended a <b>BABOR </b>event at the One & Only hotel and part of the gift bags was their <b>Basic Care Lip Repair Balm</b>.</div>
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The packaging is a very basic lipstick or lip balm tube but some how looks and feels allot more chic with the silver beneath the hard clear casing. The casing is allot thicker and better quality and the lid fits quite firmly on so there is no worries of it coming undone in your bag. The actual balm has a sweet vanilla scent which isn't over powering and actually quite pleasant to use. In the winter my lips become allot more sensitive and dry and even though I know its a bad habit, I find myself licking them allot more which only leaves them more sensitive and dry. When my lips get so dry there is very little that lip balm can actually do for me as I feel like I get this layer of dry skin that doesn't allow any product to penetrate it and actually help my lips. The BABOR lip balm however soaks into my lips immediately taking that burning sensation away softening the dry layer and immediately soothes my irritated lips. It also does not leave that oily layer behind that you sometimes get from lip balms.<br />
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Some of its ingredients is Argan oil which effectively helps regenerate the lipid layer of the skin, Shea butter which helps to supply and bind moisture. Avocado, soja, sesame and olive oil which helps nourish and soften the lips leaving it allot more supple.<br />
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The lip balm retails for <b>R154,00 </b>on <a href="https://za.babor.com/" target="_blank">BABOR.com</a> which may seem excessive and allot more expensive than regular drug store lip balms, but it has some really great ingredients that targets allot more than regular lip balms.<br />
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At first I thought that the comb actually attached to your GHD or flat iron because of the shape but it actually works separately on its own. The bottom part of the comb is used to section the hair, and then the comb helps guide and grip your hair while straightening it all at the same time. Its allot easier if your clumsy like me that always drops sections that your busy with and you keep having to pick it up again not to mention burning yourself with your hot hair.<br />
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The Veaudry-Mycomb is available from <a href="http://www.retailbox.co.za/" target="_blank">Retailbox</a> for <strong>R195,00</strong><br />
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After years of putting my hair through extreme amounts of dying and heat styling (I would change my hair colour every month) I began to realise as healthy and as long as my hair was if I did not look after it I wouldn't have it to abuse much longer. I have now started paying allot more attention to what products I use on my hair and how I style it and I have to say it has never looked healthier. The Test box allows me to try out some really good high quality products with out breaking bank (if you don't know what it is you can read about it <a href="http://lipglossismydrug.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-test-box-sample-subscription.html" target="_blank">here</a>) The May test box is all about pluming up the hair as well as a little body care thrown in in the form of a soy candle which I was some what excited to get after hearing it would be in the box, check it out below.</div>
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<b><i>Soy Body Candle | Light it, Blow it out, Pour it on!</i></b></div>
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The soy candle is made up from a blend of soy wax and Shea and cocoa butter oils. Light the candle when you get into the bath or shower and you will have just the right amount of liquid oil to use as an intensive moisturizer. It is especially good to use on the bust area, to keep the sensitive area well moisturized and firm. Soy has a firming effect as well as an anti ageing effect on the skin. The melting point of the candle is just a few degrees above body temperature, so you can immediately pour the melted liquid onto your skin for a warm soothing skin treatment. The fantastic quality of these candles is that they are totally seasonable, the oils and the butter added to the soy will change to assist the body during the hot and the cold seasons. A 110g candle retails for R100 (you can purchase it <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/skin/test-box-soy-body-candle-110g/" target="_blank">here</a>) </div>
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After my shower there was only a small amount of wax that melted and I first thought that it wouldn't be enough but it was more than sufficient for my boobs and stomach which leads me to believe you could get quite allot of uses out of the candle. It hardens quite quick once you blow out the flame so you need to work fast with it. I will admit I was a little hesitant to just pour it all over my boobs so I started with the back of my hair first. The soy melts to just above body temperature and is quite soothing to pour over and massage in leaving your boobs feeling very well moisturised. It is very easy to massage into the skin and soaks in really quickly leaving it soft to the touch with a very pleasant soothing scent. I thought it would be allot more oily but luckily it isn't, the only down fall I have though is the shape of the jar it comes in. It isn't very easy to pour and I find you mess allot down the side of the jar. Other than that I look forward to using it allot more during winter.</div>
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<b><i>Kevin Murphy | Pluming Wash and Rinse</i></b></div>
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Both the wash and rinse is a thickening shampoo and conditioner, the wash is infused with ginger root and nettle extracts that helps strengthen, nourish and thicken the hair follicles. It helps nourish and revitalise the scalp, stimulating the blood circulation in the scalp accelerating hair growth all while exfoliating and leaving the hair with added softness and shine. The wash is Sulphate and Paraben free and helps to reduce DHT. The rinse is a thickening conditioner infused with Hemsleya root rich in oleanolic acid which nourishes and restores hair leaving it thicker and stronger. It helps prevent hair loss, thickens, hydrates and protects hair from damage. Both the <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/?s=plumping&post_type=product" target="_blank">wash and rinse</a> retails for R410,00 for a 250ml</div>
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Ill admit that I have only recently been introduced to the Kevin Murphy range and I can really agree with their claims. My hair felt lighter and cleaner and had a really healthy shine to it. I can't vouch much for it making it thicker and stronger because you only get about two washes out of the little travel sized bottle. They each have their own unique colours and scents depending on your hair concerns but I do like that the shampoo and conditioner bottles are different tones or shades (if you have ever washed your hair in the shower and had soap everywhere you will understand why this is a plus)</div>
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The total value of the March box - Kevin Murphy Plumping wash 40ml - R100, Kevin Murphy Plumping rinse 40ml - R100, Testbox soy body candle (mini edition) - R40, Delivery charge R60 which is a total of R300. While you will only be paying R160,00 that is a total saving of R140,00. You can purchase your May test box <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/shop/test-boxes/may-test-box/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-59234732286668240572015-05-05T21:11:00.000+02:002015-05-05T21:11:32.497+02:00DIOR | Nude Air Foundation ReviewI feel like every time a new makeup product is launched, its always marketed as a ground breaking brand new innovative product that will change our lives, but then when you actually try it its like yeah its a foundation how much more could you possibly improve it? That's exactly how I felt the first time I read about the Dior Nude Air foundation and the wonders it can do for you and to be honest I just brushed it off and totally forgot about it. That is until Jaclyn Hill started raving about how amazing it was and then I needed to have it in my life at any cost. I've tried so many foundations and just didn't find the one that ticked all the right boxes and that I could wear every day, that was until Nude Air entered my life and has taken its place right at the top of my holy grail products. <br />
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Nude Air is a oxygenated foundation and even the powder and bronzing powder is designed to allow the skin to breath and look more natural. Nude Air is talc-free and made with oils that evaporate quick leaving a undetectable film of makeup on the skin. The formula enriched with a soft-focus agent and glazed pigmentation produces an even complexion leaving the skin with a sheer radiant even toned natural glow. The Oxygen active technology combined with the hyper oxygenated oil, cranberry oil, vitamins and minerals revitalizes the skin while still allowing it to breath and become more naturally beautiful.<br />
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Getting complimented on having really nice makeup on is great its means your doing a good job at applying it but getting complimented on having really nice skin is even better it means your makeup is doing a better job at looking natural. This is where Dior Nude Air Foundation backs up its claims for being like a second skin. This foundation gives sheer to medium coverage so if you have problem areas you will definitely need some extra coverage for that. I prefer medium coverage foundation because it means what ever freckles or imperfections I have will still somewhat show through which for me just feels more natural. I prefer just minimizing these imperfections because lets face it I don't have perfect skin and on days that I am just to lazy and opt for no makeup people wont be shocked to see a whole new me. This foundation dries to a velvety matte which I am obsessed with, it makes your skin feel so soft once applied. I have tried setting this with a powder but find wearing it on its own helped it keep that natural look and also wore better and longer on my skin. This foundation is perfect for oily skin, with my other foundations if I don't set it with a powder by mid day most of it will have vanished and my T-zone will look oily but with this foundation my oil only starts showing around the 5 to 6 hour mark but around 10 to 12 hours it just looks like I have a natural glow and my foundation is still perfectly in place. <br />
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I have to say when I first saw the packaging online I was a little confused and the dropper just didn't make any sense what so ever to me. The shape of the glass bottle and the silver lid however just looked so luxurious and appealing that I didn't really mind. Once I tested the foundation though the dropper made a whole world of sense because the consistency of this foundation is really watery and the dropper allows you to pick up and dispense the precise amount of product. I use such a little to cover my whole face and neck that I can see the foundation lasting me for quite some time so honestly the R695,00 price tag is very justifiable for me. Dior has designed and wants you to apply this foundation with your hand and I can understand why. A brush or sponge sucks up way to much product and your hand allows for a more precise and even application with out any wastage, so I just drop a few drops on the back of my hand and then apply with my fingers from there. The only complaint I have is that there is only about 8 shades to choose from so finding a match was some what tricky. I honestly don't think I have the right shade but luckily for me I have naturally tanned skin so the shade I picked was the closest and is easy to pull off. If you have dry skin however I think you will have to find ways to make this foundation work a little better for you. When I tried a lighter shade the foundation clung to every dry spot that I had and accentuated it more but when I took a darker shade it blended into my skin better and didn't make any dry patches visible.<br />
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The closest comparison I have to this foundation would be MAC Face and Body, it has the same watery consistency but the Dior dries matte and does not need to be set with a powder. The MAC is said to be waterproof but it doesn't last all day on me, the Dior lasts till I remove it at night. Nude Air also offers allot more coverage than the MAC. Nude air is allot more expensive but the quality and lasting power is much better.<br />
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-16292483095010021692015-04-29T13:18:00.000+02:002015-04-29T13:18:14.991+02:00Product Alert | Benefit Cosmetics Coming Back To South AfricaRemember that time you could walk into a Woolworths store and you could easily find Benefit Cosmetics available and ready to purchase?? YEAH I DONT EITHER but I am told that this was a glorious time! That was of course until the day it was announced that they were pulling the line out of stores and completely out of South Africa. Hordes of ladies stocked up on some of their most loved items because people just weren't sure if it was coming back or not. Well it has been announced on their facebook page <strong>Benefit Cosmetics South Africa </strong>that the line is in fact coming back!!<br />
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There isn't much information other than the fact that it will be coming back soon. For the when where and how you can sign up and be the first to know of the launch on their facebook page. I am so excited because it means no more importing and heavy postage and custom costs (that is of course if you don't have a makeup mule) I am just hoping we will be up to date and have all the new products as well. Head on over and sign up so you can be the first to know!<br />
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-53916198548563207252015-04-10T11:33:00.001+02:002015-04-10T11:33:08.818+02:00Product Alert | Real Techniques Have Landed <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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YES ITS TRUE REAL TECHNIQUE BRUSHES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SOUTH AFRICA, and by available I mean you can actually walk into a store and hold them in your hand before you decided to buy and no expensive courier charges which means you can buy more brushes! It is now available at selected Foschinin stores and although they don't have the complete range they do have some goodies. Some stores have already completely sold out, the only down fall is they are double the price that you would pay in the States but with import fees and the climbing rate of the dollar to rand its understandable and for me ok because you don't have to wait months for it to arrive, also compared to allot of online places they are priced really well. If you do however have a makeup mule then I would say still get it in the States but think about it wouldn't you rather get something else in its place that isn't available here now. I just hope this is going to become a permanent range so that we can get it when ever we want. If not then I would recommend you go out and get as much as you can before they are all gone.<br />
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I can't believe that we are well into April already, I feel like I blinked and missed March I was so busy. I am trying to catch up on some blogging and thought I would start with the April Test Box. In March the Test box was launched and their first box was the first of a two part box (if you missed it you can read about it <a href="http://lipglossismydrug.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-test-box-win-3-month-test-box.html" target="_blank">here</a>), the first box contained a Joico K-Pak Shampoo and Conditioner and a wide toothed double dipped detangling comb. </div>
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Like I said in my previous post this was the first time I had used the Joico range and the fact that I had just dyed my hair not long after made me even more thankful for it. Part two not only gave us the sister double dip detangling comb which I absolutely loved. It also completed the Joico K-Pak range adding the deep penetrating reconstructor and intense hydrator treatment to the shampoo and conditioner. Now that I have the whole range and can follow a step by step system I will test them all out and give a full review. Until then you can head on over to the Test Box website <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/" target="_blank">here</a> and grab your own April test box or you can purchase the Joico range directly and treat yourself and your hair.</div>
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<b>Joico K-Pak Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor 100ml - R230,00 </b>A powerful five minute reconstructor that rebuilds and strengthens stressed, physically and or chemically treated hair.<br />
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<b>Joico K-Pak Intense Hydrator 100ml - R195,00 </b>A three to five minute treatment that replenishes moisture and lipids to overly dry and damaged hair. This hydrating formula has a pH of 3.5 to seal the cuticle, creating a polished surface, Contains Shea Butter for increased elasticity and body.<br />
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<b>Double Dip Basin Comb - R45,00 </b>this is the sister comb to the amazing double dip comb that was in the March Test Box.<br />
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It saddens me to even have to type that heading, I was and still am a very big fan of the BOOKS. The movie however was the biggest disappointment of my entire life! From the minute I picked up the first book (which was a E version on my iPad) I was hooked. So much so that I had copies on my MAC, iPad, iPhone and on my work PC, so that no matter were I was I could continue reading in stealth mode. Every spare minute I had between phone calls and emails, during cooking at home and even in the bath I spent reading pages of 50 Shades. The sex scenes were extremely detailed and reading at work was some what uncomfortable (I was the only female in a team of 10 guys) but the story behind it was so captivating and the Legend and the star of every woman's fantasy was born in the form of Mr Christian Grey himself!<br />
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Through out the build up to the movie every one was left speculating who would potentially play Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. When I found out Alexis Bledel was a very strong contender to play Miss Steele I was considering boycotting the entire movie, there was no way that mousy woman would play a good role as Anastasia. I also had my doubts when it was announced officially that Dakota Johnson got the role but after watching the movie however I don't think anyone else could have played that part she fit the character to a T. <br />
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Now when it came to Mr Grey himself I began to realize that no matter who the option was I would just not be happy. There were so many names floating around that it actually became a bit over whelming. I know at one stage it was said to be given to Ian Somerhalder but lets face it he is and always will be Damon Salvatore one half to the Vampire brothers of our dreams nothing more and nothing less. Then the announcement that shattered my dreams was made and the role was given to Jamie Dornan, even though some of his Calvin Klein ads were smoking hot he was no Christina grey. And every time I seen him on screen all I could see was Anton Yelchin and that is not someone one fantasizes about. Cant we all just take a second to admire potential number 5 why was this guy not a very strong contender slap some dark hair on him and that right there is Mr Grey inside and out! If we had him as our star role this would have been the movie of the year. <br />
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What disappointed me the most about the movie was the amount of detail that was left out, even with the extended version that I watched. I am not talking sex scenes but actual details and events that lead to certain big scenes. The fact that I read the books I sort of knew what was coming next but when it didn't happen I found myself repeatedly having to turn to my husband and explain why certain things were happening because it seemed to skip major parts in the book. Now I understand they needed to keep the movie to a standard time but for such a big movie I expected more, I mean even the Lord of the rings and the Hobbit were longer and they fit almost everything into those movies. Basically my point is to fully understand and appreciate 50 Shades of Grey I would say go out and get the books and read them before you decide to watch the movie. <br />
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Even though we hit our 10 year mark a couple of months ago, Gavin and I are officially married two years today! I can't believe how fast time is going it feels like just yesterday we were planning our wedding and then our trip to America. I am so thankful everyday that I get to call him my husband and my best friend. I have spent such a large part of my life with him that I cannot picture my life without him. Here's to 10 more years of marriage to my best friend, I love you more and more each day. You will forever be my always!</div>
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I've been on the dark side for the last 4 to 5 years now and my hair has never been healthier. I would change my hair colour and style like I changed my underwear and after all the damaged Id done to it I just wanted to give it a break to let it go back to what it was. When I started going to Style bar last year I wanted to start going lighter right away, they did however tell me that it would be a process but doing it the right way would make me much happier in the end! This past Sunday I decided to start the process and after about 5 or six hours I was left with this master piece. </div>
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I am well aware of what the ombré hair style is but seen as I am already naturally dark I'm dubbing this the "upside down ombré" </div>
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Light hair takes allot of getting used to for me but I must say I am enjoying it. I do however already miss the dark side and I can assure you I will be back.</div>
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Ok guys its officially official if that makes any sense but all four new Limited edition collections are now available in selected MAC store as of yesterday (12 March 2014)</div>
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I managed to grab all the nude lipsticks from each collection and I must say all the packaging turned out amazing. Even the Cinderella collection which I was a little disappointed with when I saw it online, the packaging blew me away! Are you going to be getting anything from these four collections, let me know in the comments section. </div>
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I am just a little obsessed with the Saint & Summer Darling sandal in black. It has the cutest little bows in the centre and are just so cute and girly! They also come in beige and white and retail for R399. I want all three colours, can you picture these with a cute little summer dress or tight skinny jeans?<br />
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Check out some of their other sandals <a href="http://www.saintandsummer.co.za/shop-custom/" target="_blank">here</a> let me know if you have any of their sandals and what you think.<br />
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-26907922197569958192015-03-10T07:00:00.000+02:002015-03-10T18:30:43.601+02:00Retail Box | Secret Box 10I can't believe we are on the 10th Secret Box already, when it was first announced I was a little sceptical that it would be allot like a sample box subscription but its completely different and actually an amazing idea (hey I am all for good ideas). Being a beauty blogger and always wanting to try out new brands and items it becomes a little hard and expensive at the end of the day. Something that can give more value for my money is always welcome. How does Retailbox differ you might be asking? Well the secret box isn't a subscription service, each month a limited amount of boxes get released for purchase so you can choose to buy it or not. Each box has a theme or is aimed at a specific hair concern. The box contains a couple of full sized premium hair care products and accessories and is usually sold at a third of the price if bought individually. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.retailbox.co.za/all-brands/secret-box-1/secret-box-10.html" target="_blank">Secret Box 10</a> (which is currently available for purchase) is aimed at fine and thinning hair. It contains the Nioxin System 3 trial kit which consists of the Nioxin system 3 cleanser shampoo 150ml, Nioxin system 3 scalp revitaliser conditioner 150ml and the Nioxin system 3 scalp treatment 50ml. As well as the amazing Nioxin paddle brush. Ive only just started using this hair care products so I cant give you a full review just yet but I will add some product information instead.<br />
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<i>The Nioxin three part regime system is designed to help revitalise and volumes limp thinning hair. Designed to help revitalise hair texture, provide moisture balance and refresh the scalp. The Nioxin Hair system kit 3 for fine, chemically treated hair is a unique system of complementary products that work in unison to achieve resilient, thicker looking hair and a refreshed scalp.</i><br />
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The recommended retail price for the Nioxin system 3 kit is R536,00, throw in the amazing Nioxin paddle brush and your box is valued at well over R600 but if you grab the secret box 10 you can have all that for R199,00.<br />
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I just want to thank Nisa from <a href="http://belleblushh.com/" target="_blank">Belle BluSHH</a> for nominating me for a Liebster Award, if you don't know what this is you can read all about the rules and information <a href="http://wordingwell.com/the-liebster-award-the-official-rules-my-first-blog-award-and-a-few-personal-secrets-revealed/" target="_blank">here</a>. Thank you again Nisa for shining some love on my blog.</div>
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Ive pretty much always been into beauty but I grew up with two older brothers and makeup was just not something that was important. I had a small makeup collection but I never used any of it until a few years ago when it became more of a hobby and learning how everything works and what they do helped me want to discover more and more. Now unfortunately its become some what of an obsession!</div>
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I think this will probably come as no surprise to hear that my all time favourite brand is Chanel. There is something about the black and white packaging that is so obsessive and gorgeous and the fact that both the packaging and product inside is equally luxurious that always gets me. Chanel is one thing I never feel guilty splurging on. </div>
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International - Gabriel Macht AKA Harvey Specter that smile and that dimples and not to mention that damn hair gets me every time. Local - Jonathan Boyton Lee, there is something about a unshaved guy with tattoos. And have you seen this guy with out a shirt on do I even have to say more??</div>
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I have met some amazing bloggers along the way and I get some amazing advice from them on a daily basis but the best I have ever received is to be myself. Its easy to loose yourself and blend in but what makes you stand out is being yourself. We weren't born a copy we are not meant to blend in. </div>
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At first I thought I didn't have any but I actually do! I dyed my hair two tone once, platinum blond at the top and jet black at the bottom, I actually sported it for about a year. Just before I needed to attend a wedding I decided to freshen up the black and touch up my blond roots. They did not have my usual black so I had to take another brand I did not know. I dyed it and when I rinsed it all out the black stained the blond and the top went a bright neon BLUE! This would have been ok if it happened now you know that Kylie Jenner has made blue awesome but back then it was not. Also to top it off I had to take public transport to get to a hair dresser to beg them to help me fix it. Lesson learn right haha</div>
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I know the Chanel Gods are going to curse me for this but I will have to say the Le Blanc illuminating base primer that thing just does nothing for me. Also the MAC blot pressed powder, it doesn't set or blot much unfortunately. And lastly the YSL Rouge Volute shine lipstick, which is honestly nothing more than a tinted lip balm. </div>
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My family and friends, beauty fades and fashion comes and goes. People change and walk in and out of your life on a daily basis but family is what remains. And yes I regard my closest friends as family!</div>
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Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-27795501578040497342015-03-05T08:12:00.000+02:002015-03-05T08:12:30.739+02:00Chanel Sublimage La Creme Texture Fine - ReviewAbout a year or two ago I discovered Chanel's <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/SUBLIMAGE-119461" target="_blank">SUBLIMAGE</a> ultimate anti-aging skincare range and my skin has never been the same. When I was younger (<i>I am closer to 30 than I am to 20 so yes I am allowed to say that</i>) I always thought that because I had good skin I didn't need to look after it but the truth is the earlier you start the better your skin will look when your older (<i>AND I REFUSE TO GET OLD</i>). Allot of people think a easy fix for skin problems is to just cover it up with makeup but think about it if you don't have a good foundation no matter how much product your going to throw on it your problem will still be there.<br />
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<b>About the Sublimage Range</b><br />
The active ingredient in the Sublimage range is <i style="font-weight: bold;">Enriched Planifolia PFA</i>, which is the fusion of the fruit and flower of the Madagascar Vanilla plant which has the power to regenerate. This powerful ingredient in the Sublimage range targets all of the skin's vital factors to reveal its natural beauty. The combination of the Vanilla Planifolia helps intensively and deeply revitalize and fight all signs of aging and targets radiance and luminosity, eye contour wrinkles, evenness of complexion, adds moisture as well as target even tone and firmness.<br />
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My major concern when I hit my 20's was that I started getting break outs, dark spots, pigmentation scaring left behind as a result of those break outs and uneven skin tone. I know my main cause is that I have combination oily skin but I also know its because I press my breakouts, Yes I know I shouldn't but I just cant help myself so moving on. I've tried so many brands to help target the uneven skin tone and pigmentation but none seemed to help until I decided to finally give all the Sublimage samples I had that was stacking up a try. With in the first week of using it I notice a very visible improvement, my pigmentation was fading and my skin started becoming one even tone. Although they say it doesn't help with breakouts I have notice that I now have less breakouts and my overall appearance of my skin is just clearer. My skin has a radiant glow to it that just makes it look younger. I honestly cant say much about it helping firm and improve wrinkles because I just don't have problems with it yet but I could believe that it is helping keep that at bay. The Le Creme is quite a rich moisturizer and is quite thick so I have found using it as a night cream works much better for me because it does leave my skin feeling a bit oily so it just doesn't work under my makeup. However at the end of the day once I have removed all my makeup and cleansed my skin it is quite luxurious to lather all the luxurious creamy moisturizer all over and give my skin some much needed love.<br />
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The Sublimage range has been dubbed the Royals Royce of skin care and I can really understand why, it is amazing in every way even the sweet vanilla scent it has has won me over. The Le Creme Texture Fine is very much on the pricey side retailing for R4500,00 for a 50ml tub and I get that the range is quite expensive and it might not be for everyone. I would really love to add the Le Fluid to my skin care range next, a girl can dream though right? Also I believe the La Lotion will be coming out soon in South Africa and I cannot wait to try that out!<br />
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Le Volume mascara now comes in a waterproof, smudge free formula! Umm YES PLEASE!! Probably one of Chanel's best mascaras for the perfect (<b><i>natural</i></b>) dramatic lash has now been made that much better. Some how the world sees a little better now to right? I cannot wait for this one to be released here in South Africa!</div>
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<br />Alice Fickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12642549769181417001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1638984699367548017.post-64082674513641230492015-03-03T09:25:00.000+02:002015-03-08T17:02:48.026+02:00March Test Box - Win A 3 Month Test Box Subscription | CLOSED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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March is finally here, not only is it my wedding anniversary this month but it also marks the launch of the Test box subscription service (if you don't know what this is you can read all about it <a href="http://lipglossismydrug.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-test-box-sample-subscription.html" target="_blank">here</a>) I received the first of a two part box last week and I have to say I am pretty impressed! The box contained a 100ml Joico Shampoo and Conditioner and a Double Dip Detangler hair comb. </div>
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<b>Double Dip Detangler - R45,00 </b><i>Beyond being the best named product this is one of the test boxes baby loves not only is it super cute looking but it is an amazing wide tooth comb which we use to combat teasing. Rapunzel type ladies and also with our younger ladies who just don't like bushing will love this. This is the done time double dipping is ok.</i></div>
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I honestly love this combo, I agree with the fact that it looks super cute and I love the colours. I also feel the dipped ends help keep the combo smoother there for making it way more comfortable to use. I am not one that brushes my hair much, once my hair has been washed and styled I normally don't brush it until the next wash again mainly because of the fact that it causes major static and breakage. If you live in Cape Town you will know what a nightmare the wind can be if you have long hair. I keep it in my bag to finely combo out all those small sticky knots caused by the wind at the bottom and it is a total dream!</div>
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<b>KPAK Shampoo 100ml - R120,00 </b><i>A gentle, rich cleansing shampoo that restores weak and depleted hair to its optimal strength and condition. Joico K-Pak shampoo to repair damage replenishes amino acids and fills in damaged areas of the cuticle while hydrating and protecting with aloe and antioxidant vitamin E. Your hair will become stronger and more resilient to external damage. Plus, because whats been missing is being replenished, your hair will be more responsive to styling. </i></div>
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<b>KPAK Conditioner 100ml - R125,00 </b><i>This daily conditioner delivers the precise amount of daily conditioning that damaged, chemically treated hair needs. Joico K-Pak conditioner to repair damage, reconstructs and smooths hair with K-Paks Bio-Advanced Peptide and Keratin Silicone complexes. Your hair will be moisturized and stronger with increased silkiness, shine, movement and bounce - all without tangles and static. </i></div>
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This is the first time I've used the Joico hair care range and I have to say I am pretty impressed. Ive been using it for the last 4 days and I must say I would be more than willing to switch from my usual brand. Like most things the first thing I was totally obsessed with was the scent it has a really sweet refreshing scent. If you are really picky with hair care products you will know what I mean when I say it left my hair feeling really clean and bouncy. I didnt feel like any product was left behind. My hair also look really shiny considering I am in need of a fresh dye job. I loved how it left my hair feeling. </div>
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The Test Box was kind enough to give me a 3 months subscription to give away, you have until Saturday the 7th of March to enter and the winner will be chosen on Sunday the 8th of March and announced here on my blog. All you have to do to enter is have a look at the Test Box website <a href="http://www.thetestbox.co.za/" target="_blank">here</a> and comment below what you would like to see in future boxes, please leave your email address so that I can contact you if you are the winner. </div>
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