Brunette Beauty

John Freida Frizz Ease UV Hair Serum I saw this serum at Priceline before and now that it was on sale I thought I'd give it a try and see how it compares to my beloved Tresemme heat defense spray. It was on sale for $12.69. Revlon Colorstay Blemish Concealer in Light/Medium I needed a new blemish concealer and not only is it oil-free but it was apart of a deal which is explained at the bottom of this post. It was $26.95. Revlon Colorstay Brow Liner in Blonde Again Revlon was apart of a deal and I needed a new brow pencil. And I pretty much wanted it for the spoolie at the end. This was $21.95. Neutrogena Night Cream Cleanser I am trying to find an inexpensive way to take off my makeup. So far I use wipes and thought this cream cleanser wouldn't hurt trying, especially as they had 20% off. It was on sale for $9.59. Neutrogena Rapid Clear Fight & Fade Clearing Gel  I have acne scars and I wanted to see if this was all it was claimed up to be ie. fade spots....

Packaging: The tube comes in the box pictured above. The tube is all white with a visible and contrasting yellow band across it. It's a squeeze tube that has a soft matte finish. Smell: Strong sunscreen. Colour: The zinc is a pigmented white cream. Texture/Formula: It's thick in texture and only takes a little amount to spread on an arm. It has an SPF 30+ with a high UVA/UVB protection.  The only active ingredient is Zinc Oxide making it very strong protection against the sun. It is a natural and safe mineral and is regarded as one of the best agents that offers UVA/UVB protection. Yes other brands of more affordable sunscreen do contain this ingredient but in a smaller quantity, mixing it with other chemicals making it more cheaper. Not only that Invisible Zinc is preservative free, contains no parabens (chemicals found in most beauty products that act as a 'filler' in ingredients) or chemical UV actives or titanium dioxide. None of Inv...

My makeup wasn't staying on as long as I hoped. So I knew I needed a primer and this one by Neutrogena which doubles as a moisturiser was the one I could readily find. Packaging: Its a clear-sih tube that has a matte finish to it. It's a squeeze tube with the lid being at the bottom of the container. Like I've mentioned before I like these products because it's hygienic as bacteria can get inside the tube only gel can come out. Second thing is that the product automatically falls to the bottle of the bottle making it easier to reach the last of the product when it's near the end. Smell: Fresh clean linen smell. Colour: It has a combination of green and blue.  Texture/Formula: This gel rubs in easy, is ultra-light and non-greasy. Not only is it oil-free it leaves my skin feeling fresh and soft all day. I have no breakouts or irritation. It provides a velvety finish that primes the skin for makeup. This is the only reason why I got it. On that n...

I wanted to try a different mascara, something that would give my lashes volume and this mascara was the latest one to be advertised, so I thought why not try it out?      Packaging: When I first saw the packaging I thought the colour of the tube was a little out there and bright. It makes it recognizable in the makeup bag. Other than that the purple font makes a great contrast against the yellow tube.  The wand is a big plastic bristled brush that tapers inwards as it comes to a point. Smell: It smells like other Maybelline mascara, that faint plastic-y smell that's only evident in the tube. Colour: Classical Black. Opaque pigmentation. Available in 2 shades. Texture/Formula: The texture feels light on the lashes and like a wet look formula. No flaking or transferring. It is easily removed with a basic makeup wipe. It has an average longevity. I  wasn't  really a fan of this. It  didn't  seem to do  m...

Scunci Split Headband This is from Target and it was on sale for $7.50 and I really enjoying this headband, the only one that I can wear all day and not have a headache. My other one broke so I needed a new one. At the bottom of the band there is little plastic, flexible teeth that help grip the headband to your head. The cushion feet at the ends of the headband help with the all-day wear comfort factor. I also like how the band splits into two and is a tad stylish whilst being practical. Face of Australia Primer I think it's about time I got onto the primer wagon. I had brought the Neutrogena light moisturiser for the same purpose but I feel as though it wasn't really doing a good job it that respect and this was the next cheapest alternative to the major expensive designer branded primers. Like the rest of these items, this was from Priceline at $12. Gariner Pure 3in1 Wash, Scrub & Mask It was buy 2 and get the 3rd item free on all Gariner products, so I t...

Packaging: The mineral foundation is in two parts the first part is the lid. This has a built in kabuki brush which I've found to be a little scratchy. It is protected by a clear lid which is a hassle to remove when using it in a rush as it's a lot of fiddling. The second part is the bottom half which houses the mineral pigments. It has a sifter built in to control the flow of the pigments which can spill and make a mess if the container is tapped hard. Smell: None. Colour: W1 Golden Ivory - tan colour with yellow undertones. Light to medium  coverage  with a matte finish. Available in 5 other shades. Texture/Formula: This is a fine and smooth powder. It can be felt on the skin. It's  safe for sensitive skin and won’t clog pores. I haven't experienced any skin  irritation  either. Its easy to  remove  with a  basic  makeup wipe. It doesn't need to be set with a powder at all.  Using a primer, i t has great longevity ...

I wanted an eyecream to prevent premature aging and wrinkles and something that would lift and firm the skin of my eyes. I saw this when my previous eye cream had run out. Packaging: The eye cream comes in a purple squeeze tube with a fine tip. I like how this is hygienic because no bacteria can get inside and mix with the product it can only come out. Smell: None. Colour: White. Texture/Formula: Thickish cream that is easy to apply and absorbs quickly. The formula of the cream contains bioxilift and hyaluronic acid. The main aspect of the cream helps to tighten, firm and contour the eye area. I have noticed very much that my eye area was more firmed and lifted. I really like this cream for this. I noticed it also hydrated my eye area and reduced puffiness. Bioxilift is a 100% natural extract from  the Anise plant that helps support the tightening and firming of the skin leading to a defined eye area. Hyaluronic acid is a skin hydrating bioactive for ins...