PRODUCT ALERT - Le Volume De Chanel Waterproof Mascara

Le Volume mascara now comes in a waterproof, smudge free formula! Umm YES PLEASE!! Probably one of Chanel's best mascaras for the perfect (natural) 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!

All the volume of the beloved original mascara, now in a versatile

 new waterproof, smudge free formula.

Hean Cosmetics

A few weeks ago I saw a new makeup brand popping up all over twitter and Instagram and when I was offered to test a few out I was more than happy to. I love testing out new affordable brands that actually work, sometimes affordable doesn't always stand up and you tend to spend more money having to replace it.

A little about the company:
Hean is a Polish company that was started in 1981, they produce Makeup and beauty care products and export to countries like Slovakia, Ukraine, Spain and now thanks to Gael and Glamore they import to South Africa to. They are currently only available on the Glamore website which you can check out here.  They also stock Omega nail products, Robanda anti aging skincare products and Oceanic and AA cosmetics.

Vitamin Cocktail Lipstick R95,00
I'll start with the thing I was most impressed by and that's the lipstick. I received it in the shade 75 Raspberry which is a really bright coral pink. I absolutely love how creamy the lipstick is something I honestly did not expect. At first I thought it would be allot more sheer but it's actually quick opaque. It applies evenly and most importantly to me with a really pigmented colour like this it fades evenly.  It has a satin finish and is infused with vitamins A, E, C and F as well as Shea butter. It lasted about 2 to 3 hours until it was faded completely and wasn't drying at all on my lips. Also I feel like I should mention the scent it has it was one of the first things I noticed opening the gift bag it came in. It has a really pleasant sweet scent which is a bit refreshing because I hate the smell of lipstick, I'm hoping to get my hands on two more shades namely Rose garden and sweet plum

Hean Stick Eyeshadow R60,00
I was actually quite excited to try this eyeshadow stick out and the colour Gael send me was absolutely perfect, it's a colour I would have chosen myself. From what I can tell is these sticks are numbered and not named, I got number 7 which is a copper pink. I actually applied it and set it with the Loreal infallible eyeshadow in Amber Rush and I promise it's like an exact dupe. It comes in a twist up pencil which I love because I don't have to sharpen it. It's a cream eyeshadow so I had to use a primer and set it with a powder eyeshadow to keep it from creasing but I have really oily eyelids so I know that has allot to do it with. I love using this colour on its own though all over the lid it's perfect for that girly look and I've used it allot lately for a romantic eye with dark liner and mascara.

Hean Pearly Powder Balls R200,00
There are two shades available 01 Brightening and 02 Bronzing, I got it in 01 brightening. Anyone that knows me knows I am obsessed with contouring, so I usually reach for the highlighting powder or bronzer first when I go to a makeup counter. I am very judgmental when it comes to these two products and sometimes feel I am harder on them and put them more to the test. I can honestly say that I love this highlighting powder balls though. At first I couldn't get my brush to pick up allot of the product and transfer it to my face no matter how many times I swirled it around. I found crushing a few of the balls and dipping my brush into the extremely finely milled powder gave a better pay off.  There is no way you can over do this powder, I applied it to my cheek bones and down the ridge of my nose and it gave the perfect glow that reflected the light perfectly and naturally with out looking like I had specifically added highlighter. It has a white sheen that reminds me allot of the Mary Lu Manizer but with out the gold shimmer. This powder doesn't have any shimmer to it which I love for everyday and specifically work.

Hean Pearl and Minerals Lipgloss R80,00
Say what you want (I probably won't listen to you anyway) but I know my stuff when it comes to lipgloss and they got their stuff right with this one. The lipgloss is creamy and glides on so easily, it isn't sticky in the least and is really comfortable on the lips. It has a 100% natural pearl substance that regenerates,  smooths and moisturises the lips. I got it in the shade 51 which is a milky Barbie pink but it sheers out and gives a really natural pink very glossy shine to your lips. I honestly never time how long a lipgloss lasts on my lips even the very expensive ones because I know it's not meant to stay on forever. I want all the shade that's on their website but most of all the nude shades, there are 6 other colors available.

You can check out their website for more from this brand they also do other stuff like blush, mascara, setting powder and of course bronzer which looks pretty fab. They offer free shipping on orders over R250. I am so happy I got to test out this brand I honestly was really impressed and would love to try out a few more things. Hopefully they will end up in some of our drug stores making it a bit more accessible for people that you know "don't trust online shopping"

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig - Review

Cult products for me are either a very big hit or a sad depressing miss, because it literally takes about two months to get to me after I've ordered it. So it builds my hopes up really high to just have them shattered if I hate it, when I get it I either totally love it and get why the world sings its praises or I absolutely hate everything about it and wonder if the world has been smoking some really cheap drugs. Either way MOFO should seriously be classed as a legit disease and someone should come up with a cure or donate me a shit load of money!! When Melted Fig was released it was instantly a hit in the beauty world and no matter how many times I tried was always sold out online, the one good thing about being forgotten over here in South Africa is by the time we are able to snag one online everyone else already has it so there is no rush haha. I can however say that melted fig really is a hit and I get why its become a cult colour. 

What is Too Faced liquified lipstick:

The Too Faced melted liquified long wear lipstick has the shine of a gloss, lasting power of a stain and the intense pigmentation of a lipstick. It has a really creamy none sticky consistency, it is neither runny or watery in fact is pretty thick when squeezed through its tube applicator. The applicator is a angled sponge that allows for precise even application.

Product Review:

Like the review I did on the Melted Nude lipstick which you can read here, the Melted Fig tested just as well. This lipstick again did not feel like a gloss once applied, it did however not set matte like the nude and pretty much kept its satin look and feel throughout the time I wore it. I personally feel this suited the colour better. I would describe Melted Fig as a Raspberry Pink and has warm purpled pink undertones. It has a really creamy texture that makes it really comfortable to wear and doesn't dry your lips out. This shade also lasted about 2 to 3 hours on me but because of how dark the shade is and how intensely pigmented it is, it did leave my lips slightly stained once it wore off. 

Ive read that some people get 8-10 hours of wear out of it and good Lord I would pay to know how you got that right, 3 was my max while still acting like a normal person while wearing lipstick. I am so glade that the shades I got so far has been hits, I might get a few more with my next Ulta hauls.

I purchased this through Ulta at 21$ before tax

Avon Makeup Setting Spray - Review

I feel like I should put a little disclaimer at the beginning of this post instead of the end, this product is a holy grail product which I use everyday. I swear by this setting spray and I honestly recommend you go out and get yourself one!! And no I was not paid to do this post!

If you have normal or even dry skin you have no clue how lucky you are! Having dry skin there is so many products you can use to get that nice glow and when you put your makeup on it really stays all day. You have no idea the endless struggle to find ways to make your makeup stay in place or even make it to lunch time for that matter. I have a really oily T-zone so my makeup tends to just slide off and disappear, so I am always looking for something to make my makeup last longer. There are plenty of setting sprays on the market but spending so much money on stuff that your not even sure will work is always a struggle for me.

With us now in summer, a setting spray is really essential for me as I tend to get oily really quickly in this heat and I just don't have the time or energy to carry powders or blotting paper around with me. When I found out Avon had brought out a budget version setting spray I had to try it out for myself.

Packaging: The setting spray comes in a black transparent spray bottle with white writing on it. Its not the most attractive packaging but it is only a setting spray after all and honestly I would rather have a great product inside that really works than elaborate packaging. It comes in a 125ml bottle which is quite a large bottle and allot more than any of the others on the market.

Product: Ive read allot of reviews of people saying this setting spray doesn't have any type of scent to it but I beg to differ. It has a faint scent of what I can only describe as alcohol pads but it isn't overwhelming and you only smell it if you actually smelling the product directly in the bottle and not when your using it. I spray it about two to three times across my entire face and fan it dry, at first it feels a bit tight as it sets but this only lasts for a few minutes and then you cannot even feel that you are wearing anything over top. This is nothing like MAC's fix plus (which is not even a setting spray but I feel the need to explain) fix plus gives you more of a glow and blends your makeup together where the Avon setting spray dries matte and sets your makeup in place. I do turn oily in my T-zone around the end of the day but with this setting spray my makeup is still in place when I wash it off at night. This works amazing to keep your eye shadow at bay as well for anyone who suffers with very oily eyelids like me.

Price: This goes for R149-95 for a 125ml but I picked it up for R79-95 during one of their monthly sales so keep an eye out for that. Also this is now a permanent product in the Avon brochure.

Chanel Mirror Duo

The first product I ever bought from Chanel was a double sided compact mirror which was about 5 or 6 years back now. I remember the first time I saw one in the City Center and a foreign lady took it out her bag in the middle of the crowd and I stopped dead in my tracks she had so much attitude haha and I was like THAT IS WHAT I NEED IN MY LIFE and I hunted it down! And its really sad to say that my first one is really scratched up and the black isn't as gorgeous and glossy as it was when I first got it. Even the dust pouch looks almost grey now, so needless to say I was in dire need of replacing it. Luckily Chanel had one left and I was able to snatch it up!

Honestly there isn't much reviewing that can be done here its a mirror after all but Ill tell you what I love and hate about it. Yes even thought I've replaced it there is still stuff I hate about it!

It comes in a black glossy compact pretty much the same as the blush with the CC logo in the center and the black dust pouch. There are two mirrors, one side has a magnifying effect for precise makeup application while the other is a normal mirror pretty much for retouching. Its basically classic Chanel. I don't really carry my blush around with me allot so I have never really noticed it but the little velvet pouch is like a magnet for dust and fluff so it doesn't stay so pretty but I do understand that its meant to protect the compact. I cant help but think it would be so much nicer in a leather pouch though. And lets not get to the amount of finger prints you handle it way more than you would the blush so keeping it clean and glossy is a night mare. That being said its still the most gorgeous compact I own. 

I picked this one up for R485.00 at the Chanel counter