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Too Faced Hangover Replenishing Primer and Setting Spray

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Packaging: Thick, plastic opaque round bottle that fades from kith pink to white with the same gold and black text featured on the namesake primer. House in a soft matte feel cardboard box with the same colour scheme. The pump is small but works smoothly. The nozzle is standard and sprays a fine, wide spray that seems to encompass the majority, if not all of the face. It's a fine and dense spray. Smell: Coconuts Colour: N/A Formula/ Texture: This is very refreshing and cooling the skin. It can be used to prime, set or refresh the face. I use it mainly to set make and find it's lightweight does a decent job of it but find the Urban Decay All Nighter to perform for much longer. I love how nourishing this is. Formulated with no silicone, oils or alcohol it really allows the coconut water to revive the skin and keep it hydrated. I did have problems with the bottle packaging. It leaked when 3-4 sprays were used. So the outside was left sticky and had...
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Shiseido Facial Cotton

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Packaging: Red rectangle cardboard box. It has a perforated line that acts as a hatch door to access the cotton housed inside. Each square is 6x6cm. Formula/ Texture: These are super soft and thick cotton. You can see in my picture I tried to show how thick and plush these are. Not easy to rip apart so you can't remove the layers and get more usage out of them. It delivers the liquid based product to the skin with a gentle, soft touch. Made in Japan, its 100% cotton thats tested for harmful substances. There's no need to pull or tug at the face, this simply glides over the skin. It's unbelievable how one square can take off so much heavy duty makeup, You need to use a little amount of your product as the thick cotton really absorbs it. These have changed the way in which I remove my makeup. They are more effective then typical cotton rounds you can buy at the supermarket. Plus they're delicate on the skin. Available: From Myer & David...
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Clinique Take the Day Off Cleansing Balm

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Packaging: Small purple acrylic tub with a silver screw off cap. No sifter or extra accessories so I don't sure if this is the same for the full sizes. I do like how you can see the amount of product left. Smell: 100% fragrance free. Colour: White that rubs in clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thick, waxy balm consistency. Using your fingers the balm easily emulsifies into a liquid and glides over the face. This remakes longer makeup and waterproof eye products. There's no lumps in the balm so your left with a patchwork of colour on your face. It's easily removed with a face cloth or tissue. I would go in with a cleanser afterwards as it does leave a film on the skin. Nothing greasy or irritating for that matter. I should also mention it's allergy and ophthalmologist tested so nothing will get and sting the eyes. I feel like it doesn't clog the pores. This is my favourite balm remover. Messier then the Bioderma micellar water but su...
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Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

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Packaging: Palm sized clear glass bottle with a black flat pump and cap. The bottle features black text with a light blue water graphic behind this. pump operates fine with a small penguin that dispenses a small amount of product. Easy to hold, store and see how much product is left. Smell: None. Colour: White, rubs in clear. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth liquid. Hydrating, ligtweight, easily absorbed into the skin, this primer is non sticky, greasy and slightly plumps the skin up. This is thanks for hyaluronic acid and niacin,ide to really lock in moisture for a very long time. Makeup glides on with no patchiness. A little product does go a long way. I really enjoyed this and the way my makeup looked. I do feel like it's expensive for what it is. Available: From Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au for $67 for 30ml/ 1.fl.oz. 
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Drunk Elephant Night Bright Set

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2 mini pump bottles in a cylinder cardboard tube with a metal lid. An overnight trip from dull to dreamy. T.LC Framboos Gycolic Night Serum Packaging: Small plastic opaque white tube with a fluro pink cap and pump. Opening 3mm wide. Smell: None. Colour: A ver light pink. Formula/ Texture: Smooth, thin gel. Easy to apply and quickly absorbs into the skin. AHA/BHA that resurfaces and retextures. Some sting on broken skin that lasts for a few seconds. Did see some change in my skin tone and texture. Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil Packaging: Small plastic opaque white tube with a chartreuse cap and pump. Opening 3mm wide. Smell: None. Colour: Very light yellow. Formula/ Texture: Thick and smooth oil. Easy to apply and absorbs into the skin. Non greasy but it can be felt on the skin. Might be too heavy for those with sensitive skin. High in antioxidants such as omega 3 & 6 to give skin deep hydration. ...
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Drunk Elephant Rise & Glow Set

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2 mini pump bottles in a cylinder cardboard tube with a metal lid. A daily dose of vitamins for your face. C-Firma Day Serum Packaging: Small plastic opaque white tube with a fluro orange cap and pump. Opening 3mm wide. Smell: Metal. Lingers on hand if they're not washed.  Colour: Tinted orange. Formula/ Texture: Runny, thin liquid. Easy to apply and quickly absorbs into the skin. Didn't see much change in my skin tone and texture. B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Gel Packaging: Small plastic opaque white tube with a light blue cap and pump. Opening 3mm wide. Smell: None. Colour: Very light blue. Formula/ Texture: Smooth, murky white gel. Easy to apply and absorbs into the skin. My skin felt hydrated after using this but I have found products with the same effect on my skin for a much cheaper price. Available: From Mecca Cosmetica, mecca.com.au for $37 for 8ml/0.27 fl.oz each.
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MAC Lipstick 'Midmauve'

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Packaging: This is the standard lipstick packaging from MAC. It's in a small short round bullet with a round tip cap. The whole packaging is black with the bottom of the cap with 'MAC' text. Inside reveals shiny silver mechanisms. The lipstick bullet twists up with ease and I have never experienced any problems. Smell: Vanilla. Colour: Midmauve - brown, warm undertones and slight gold shimmer. Formula/ Texture: This is a thin, smooth and creamy consistency. It glides so effortlessly on the lips with no tugging or skipping at all, which is surprising for a matte finish from MAC. It feels lightweight and comfortable on the lips. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. I didn't experience any bleeding or feathering but I did use a clear/transparent lip liner. A liner coloured closer to this shade will help this look perfect for longer. This did transfer a bit onto food and drink. Overall it lasted 6-8 hours on my lips. The formula co...
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