Review: L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge

L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge lipstick comes modern and stylish reflective packaging which looks very appealing and is pretty to look at. The lipstick claims bright and vibrant colours with shine that is delivers the lipstick RRP$AU24.95 for 2.5g.

L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge in 519 - Tender Berry

Below I have added some pictures which show the intensity of the colour 519 - Tender Berry to the left are my lips without any lips product and the image on the right is after application of L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge in Tender Berry.

My lips without lip colour

Whilst wearing L'Oreal Infallible in 519 - Tender Berry

 

Features:

• Elegant clear plastic and silver tube
• New long-wear technology for up to 10 hours of wear
• Vitamin E keeps lips moist and conditioned
• Made in  USA

Likes:

• Glides on easily
• Great colour intensity
• Non-drying
• Does not settle into lines
• Does not smudge or feather

Dislikes:

• This lipstick is not infallible because each time I take a drink there is a very strong lipstick stain left behind cannot last 10 hours as claimed.

Overall:

One of the main claims for this lipstick is that it provides the user with 10 hours of high-definition colour and shine which I found it falled short on. Though I found that the colour that this lipstick provided was rich and came with a pretty shine I was a little disappointed with the longevity of the product.
The lipstick was non-drying even after an hour or two of wear but it simply did not last 10 hours as claimed. It may last a couple of hours when the user does not eat or drink but who can go 10 hours without even drinking water?
As I mentioned before the packaging was elegant looking but because it is a clear plastic on the outside I have a feeling that it will look very battered before long if I decide to carry this lipstick around with me.
I enjoy wearing this lipstick by L'Oreal and I will be very happy to finish it by wearing it often, the lipstick feels great on my lips with great colour payoff and I could easily forget that I was wearing it apart from the stains on my cups but I don't think that I will remain loyal to this product though if I find another shade for the right price I would be happy to purchase another one.

Have you tried L'Oreal Infallible Le Rouge Lipstick?
Did you find that it lasted 10 hours or just a couple of hours?

Review: Yes to Tomatoes Totally Tranquil Facial Hydrating Lotion

About two weeks ago I went to my local Coles and I had a quick look at the reduced to clear isle and I found this moisturiser for just under $3. Though I didn't know the company nor did I know the RRP for this product I decided to give it a try anyway and for less than $3 if I didn't like it I could chuck it out.
After I brought it home and tried it I found it to be excellent and decided to do a search for it on the web and I found that this is not another cheap supermarket brand but is quite pricey for Coles with a price of RRP $US14.99 ~$AU24.00 for 50mL.

Front view Yes to Tomatoes Face Cream

Yes to Tomatoes Face Cream Ingredient List

Yes to Tomatoes Face Cream Side View

Yes to Tomatoes Pump

Features:

• 99.6% natural ingredients
• clear/semi-transparent plastic packaging
• sturdy pump
• Contains the hydrating power of 26 minerals from the Dead Sea
• Free of parabens, petroleum and SLS
• Manufactured by Yes To Ltd, Israel

Likes:

• Rich consistency that goes on smoothly
• Moisturizes well
• Absorbs quickly
• Softens skin
• Non greasy/sticky
• Soothing
• Pleasant soft fragrance
• Great quality pump which provides enough cream to thoroughly cover your face and neck though I often find that a half pump is enough for my skin

Dislikes:

• I've no dislikes so far but a SPF factor would be great for daytime wear.

Overall:

 

One of the reasons why I was willing to purchase this product was because it is for oily/combination skin. When I first applied it to my face I was a little dismayed as to how thick it was because I link thick formulas to a greasy finish but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was not the case. The formula was quite thick but upon application it absorbed right into my skin and I was ready for my next beauty step in the morning within a couple of minutes.
The packaging and the product felt that it was made from high quality material which made the experience of using this product just a little bit better.
With use I have found that overall my skin feels softer and more hydrated than usual but without that grease factor and I hope to find it or another product from this range in shops again sometime soon!

Review: Maybelline New York Volum’ Express One by One Satin Black Mascara

Here I have got the limited edition Maybelline New York Volum’ Express One by One Satin Black Mascara. This mascara has been released to coincide with Maybelline’s partnership with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2012. And with a RRP $19.25 for 9.6mL, it is also quite affordable.

Features:

• Bright Pink tube with a very raunchy corset pattern
• Thick sturdy handle 
• 300 bristles to catch each and every lash
• One coat creates great length but is suitable for daytime use
• Two or more coats create a false lash effect
• Made in Italy

Likes:

• Does not clump
• Defines my lashes
• It is so easy to coat my bottom lashes with this (I usually get mascara on my skin when I attempt to coat my bottom lashes)
• Effortless, takes no time at all to apply

Dislikes:

• If my eyes start to water I have noticed that this mascara stings my eyes a little
• Does not stay put all day, I have noticed a bit of smudging under my eyes by 5pm on a number of occasions since my first use

As with all mascara's one need to use this product a couple of times to get used to the brush and to accomplish the look they are wanting. Below is a image of my eye without any eye makeup on and the next image is the same eye with the application of the Maybelline New York Volum’ Express One by One Satin Black Mascara.

My eye lashes without mascara

First time application, one coat applied

Image of both of my eyes after application of Maybelline New York Volum’ Express One by One Satin Black Mascara.

View of both eyes first time application of Volum' Express One by One Satin Black Mascara, one coat applied

Though I have always been a huge fan of Maybelline Mascara's I would have to say that this is a mascara that I would not purchase again. The main reason is because I didn't like the stinging feeling the mascara gave me when my eyes watered, which is something that I have never experienced before and which I find a little concerning. Second because I am not a fan of experiencing panda eyes in the middle of the day, I have other non-waterproof mascaras that do not smudge like this one.
The lash effect created with the mascara was good since it lengthened my lashes and was easy to use but it does not compensate for the two reasons why I would not purchase this one again.

Are you a fan of the Maybelline Mascara range?
Which is your favourite?

Review: Estee Lauder Double Wear Mascara in Black

Since I am always ready to receive a freebie I was very happy to apply to get a sample of the Estee Lauder Double Wear, Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara in the mail. The full sized product retails for $48 for 6mL.

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Features:

• Gold coloured metal lid and dark blue plastic tube makes this mascara feel luxurious
• Zero-Smudge Lengthening Mascara
• 15 hours staying power
• Temperature, humidity and perspiration resistant formula
• Large wand which reaches all of your lashes
• 6 month shelf life 
• Available in Black or Brown
• Made in Canada

Estee Lauder Double Wear, Zero Smudge Lengthening Mascara in Black. I am wearing one coat on top lashes only

Likes:

• Looks natural
• Not too heavy
• Does not Clump, if used sparingly
• Does not smudge or flake
• Highly Pigmented
• Stayed in place all day
• Comes off easily at the end of the day

Dislikes:

• If you use more than one coat the mascara starts to clump.
• Mascara starts to come away as soon as it comes in contact with water ie drizzling rain can leave your face with mascara dripping all over it

Though I wasn't sold on this product when I first started to use it, I must say that it has grown on me over the few months that I have been using it. The mascara leaves my lashes with a very natural finish which is pretty hard to beat. The mascara lasts all day but only if there hasn't been any rain and/or if I haven't been crying then I am sure that I can walk around all day without needing to check up on my mascara to see if it has flaked or smudged because I know that it will not.
Though this product has grown on me I still will not be purchasing it myself, the main reason is the price. This product is $48 for 6mL which is way out of my usual make up budget especially since I can get a similar result from using Maybelline's Full N' Soft mascara which retails for a much cheaper $18.45 and is often on sale of $15 or less if you are lucky enough to find it on sale.

Do you splurge on your makeup?
Do you find that the more expensive products are worth the extra$$$?

Review: 1Skin Solution Tinted Lip Butter - Almond Biscotti

A couple of months ago Raylene from 1Skin Solution conducted a survey on her Facebook page and as an reward the first 200 who completed the survey were sent out a sample of her new 1Skin Solution Tinted Lip Butter (RRP$AU14.50) and I was one of the lucky ones who was sent one!

1Skin Solution Lip Butter in Almond Biscotti

The colour/flavour which I picked was originally Guava Lemonade but that one went missing in the mail and when I sent Raylene an email she was more than happy to send me out another one (by then I had changed my mind and went with Almond Biscotti), to see the full range of colours and the other products made by 1Skin Solutions please visit their website.

Features:

• Simple, cute design 
• Simple and short ingredient list, which can be found on their website
• Almond Biscotti is a sheer Beige colour
• Glossy finish
• Australian Made

1Skin Solution Lip Butter in Almond Biscotti

Likes:

• Great flavour, really does taste like almonds with a subtle fragrance
• Feels like a lip balm and leaves lips feeling soft and hydrated
• Does not feel heavy or waxy
• Creamy texture that just glides onto the lips without any pressure
• Pretty good pigmentation
• Great customer service, Raylene is very quick to reply to emails and was more than happy to send me another tube after I notified her about the fact that I never received my first tube

Dislikes:

• Packaging is a little dodgy, I found that I could wind the product up from the tube but I couldn't wind it down (edit: Raylene suggested the problem with the winding mechanism may be because the lip butter is too creamy and she thinking about altering the formula of the product to remove this issue)
• Due to the softness/oiliness of the product it does start to smear all over the top of the tube it comes in after a few weeks making it a little messy looking
• Sometimes, depending on the hydration levels of my lips the lip butter will go on blotchy and/or will move around on my lips and will settle into the lines on my lips

1Skin Solution Lip Butter in Almond Biscotti, note that the colour is a little blotchy with this application

Have you tried anything by 1Skin Solution?
What do you like in a lip product?

Review: Loreal Youth Code Luminosity Serum

A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to get my hands on the L'Oreal Youth Code Luminosity Serum thanks to L'Oreal and BeautyHeaven. This 30mL serum retails for $AU35.

L'Oreal Youth Code Luminosity Day Serum, with the silver coloured shrink wrap coating on the glass bottle removed.

Features:

• Glass bottle with silver shrink wrap coating and silver coloured plastic pump
• Faint fragrance which it quite pleasant
• The serum has a pretty pearly and luminous appearance
• The pump dispenses the right amount of product to cover your face when it is hydrated but if your skin is a little dry two pumps may be needed
• Made in Germany

Likes:

• Though the advertising claims that this serum is super-hydrating I found that it wasn't too heavy in its formula. This was good for me because I could still use this serum daily, some days I used it by itself when my skin was oily and some days I used it under my usual creme when my skin was a little dry
• Absorbs well into the skin
• After a week I noticed an overall improvement to my skin tone, it did not remove or reduce any of my spots but my skin looked healthier and more even in appearance
• Excellent quality pump that pumps the same amount each time
• Can use under makeup without any issues

Dislikes:

•  The shrink wrap coving over the glass bottle which was promptly removed (it made the product look cheap!)
• A little exy for the supermarket isle, this product is aimed at the 25-35 year olds and teens would also be attracted to this product, therefore the price should reflect that

Overall L'Oreal's Youth Code Luminosity Serum is a very nice product which lives up to its claims of 'corrects dark spots & illuminates'. Though I wouldn't use the word 'correct' since it doesn't get rid of the spots, it hydrates your skin and gives it a glow therefore making the spots less noticeable. This serum comes in a great pump bottle, it absorbs into my skin in seconds and leaves my feels light yet plump and could easily be used under makeup, which therefore means that I found it to be really user friendly and I was happy to continue using it after the trial was completed.


Have you used this product?
Have you noticed a more luminous complexion?

Review: Lux Body Wash and Shower Gel

If you are looking for a body wash that leaves your skin feeling refreshed and smelling delicious I would have to recommend the Lux body wash range. I have already finished two bottles of Lux Secret Bliss Body wash and I have decidede to try the rest of the range starting with Lux Indulge and with a RRP$AU5.49 I am sure to continue buying these (especially since it is often on a half price sale at Woolworths).

From left to right: Lux Shea Exfoliating Scrub Body Wash, Lux Magical Spell Body Wash, Lux Indulge Body Wash and Lux Tropical Sunset Body Wash

Features:

• Made in Australia
• 100% soap free
• pH balanced skin cleansing lather
• Easy to hold bottle with easy flip lid  

Likes:

• Need only a small amount, therefore lasts ages
• Lathers well
• Great smell
• Great range of scents
• Great cleanser
• Easy to hold bottle with easy flip lid
• Looks pretty in the bathroom

Dislikes:

• The opening at the top of the bottle is too big therefore you can often squeeze out more body wash than you need therefore leading to wastage. I sqeeze the contents of these soaps  into an old pump bottle so I can pump out the right amount in the shower.

Have you indulged your senses with one of these body washes?