Haul #2

Hey hey kiddies, it's Viv. 

Every time I see him my eyes flutter, and I feel giddy inside. I feel nervous, and my palms start to sweat because soon enough.... MY WALLET WILL BE EMPTY. I have a love hate relationship with chemist warehouse, Priceline, Kit and all other shops that contain beauty items. I picked these things up recently, and thought I'd show you. 

Tresemme Heat Tamper Protective Spray. I haven't used the heat protective spray yet, but everyone raves on about it. Apparently it smells nice, aye? 

Toni&Guy Smoothing Detangler. I've always wanted to try Tony&Guy products! The detangler is really good, it actually detangles. The only thing is, it's not a spray which you spray all over your hair. You pump some in your hand, and smooth it all over your wet or dry hair. Means I have to wipe my hands after. 

Toni&Guy Sea Salt Texturising Spray. Since I've recently chopped and donated my hair, I've been wanting to go for that messy look. This sure does it! 

Sukin Cleansing Lotion. I have 1/4 of my current cleanser left, so I thought I'd just pick this up. It was on sale, so I thought might as well. It's also sulphate & paraben free -you go glen co co. 

Origins Drink Up Intensive Over Night Mask. Everyone talks about this, and I get dry patches on my face so I thought I'd give it a go. Firstly, it smells so damn nice omg ahhhhhhhh. Secondly, it really does do it's job. Thirdly, go get you some! 

Origins Super Spot Remover. Everyone talks about this, as well. It's pretty decent. I don't find that it can remove a spot over night, but once it drys on your face, you can really feel it drying out the spot. 

Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream. Okay, let's make this quick, because ain't no body got time for feet-talk. This smells nice, I like it. That's it.

Revlon Just Bittin' Kissable Balm Stain (Honey). I love this! It adds just the right amount of colour onto my lips, and stays all day long. 

Revlon Photoready Cream Blush (Coral Reef). I've been dying to try one of these blushes! These blushes are a cream to power formula. They're not where near as pigmented as they look, and when you blend them out, they turn out quite sheer. Which is nice, because you can't go wrong with them. 

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal eyeliner (012 Bronze). I really like this eyeliner! It's a brown, with shimmer in it. Really pretty, and really creamy too, so it doesn't drag on your eyes. 

Revlon Colorstay Nail Enamel (Bare Bones). Ever since Essiebutton mentioned this, I have wanted it. It's so simple, yet I love it so much. It makes your hands look classy and polished. 

All cosmetics are currently 1/2 price at Chemist Warehouse, so go snatch up a few bargains! I think it finishes on the 27th of May. 

Enjoy your day!

Xxx

Basic Skin

Hey, it's Viv.

This is my (basic) skincare routine. I have been using these Grown products consistently, day and night, for about 4 months now and I've been really enjoying them. I had tried and used up their Matte Balancing: Acai Berry & Borago Facial Moisturizer which I loved, and was interested to use more of their products. I bought this set from Myer, for $48, and it was originally $69.95. Here are my thoughts. 

MY SKIN: It is combination. My T zone gets oily, but I also have dry patches (which I think have pretty much gone since I started using Origins moisture mask!). I have small spots on my face usually, and the occasional big boy... other than that, it's pretty normal. 

THE BRAND: Grown sells botanical beauty products. Their products are all natural and organic. They are sulphate free (and a whole lot of other things that are good for you). Also, they don't test on animals! This brand is on the pricey side as well. You can find their products in Priceline, Myer and David Jones. 

Geranium Leaf, Bergamot & Rose-bud Facial Cleanser $39.95

This is a gentle gel cleanser. It suggests that it 'removes impurities from sensitive facial skin allowing skin to breathe freely without drying or leaving a greasy feel.' I couldn't agree more. Many gel cleansers leave my skin feeling as stripped as a stripper, but this is really gentle. It doesn't remove waterproof eye make up, but that doesn't bother me too much. It's meant to decongest your skin and assist in preventing spots, as well as calm and moisturize. It's not the best at preventing spots, but it definitely hasn't broken me out. It smells quite please, and I am a great fan of this.

Rose: Absolute Ginseng & Chamomile Facial Toner $29.95

This is the first toner I have used over a long period of time, and let me tell you -I like it! Again, it's not drying. It's quite refreshing and I feel like it injects some more moisture back into my skin. I feel like this toner has also made my skin really soft. I really like this toner, and would recommend it to any one!  

Camellia & Geranium Blossom Facial Moisturizer $48.95

 This moisturizer is amazing! Firstly, a little bit goes a long way. It's quite a thin consistency. Secondly, it gives you the perfect amount of moisture you need, not so you're face goes greasy, not so your face is crackly and dry -hallelujah! 

I'm a big fan of Grown products. What they stand for seems really legit, and I like that they put good 'stuff' into their products. They know what they're talking about! I don't know what all this geranium blossom and ginseng is meant to do for you, but all I know it works great for me! I really do recommend you check these products out. As I got these items in a set, and when they were on sale, I saved a lot of money. If I were to buy them without a promotion and separately, it would cost me $118.85. Holy moly. Saved myself $70.85. Last thing, I love the packaging. It's so authentic & classy looking. 10/10 Grown! 

Click HERE if you want to check out their products. 

I hope you liked this review, and it helped or you found it interesting in some way. 

Xxx

Beauty Favs

Hi, I'm Viv. 

Here are a few beauty items that I am currently in love with and would like to share with the world. 

1. Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

This $20 foundation is medium coverage and gives a 'my face is so plump and moisturized' look, in other words... dewy. It has tiny shimmer bits in the foundation, which you can only see if you're in sunlight. It's a 'i'm a unicorn mermaid' shimmer, not a 'shine bright like my forehead' shimmer. Let's just make that clear. I love this foundation for the weekend! 

It looks flawless on my hand!

2. Sleek Blush by 3 

This blush palette is in the colour Lace. I haven't had this for very long, yet I'm in love with this compact palette (with a huge ass mirror) already! Pigmentation is great, colours are beautiful and they blend pretty well too. The 1st colour is a gorgeous matte peachy orange, good for warm weather (which Melbourne is not approaching). The 2nd colour is a natural pink colour with gold shimmers in it. The picture really does not do justice, it's gorgeous! The 3rd colour, a matte coral pink, dayuuuum. This palette is $20, and you get 3 good quality blushes, I think it's a good deal. 

3. Maybelline Color Tattoo

I love this colour, Bad to the Bronze. It's a cream shadow that is a shimmery bronze colour, and it's badass. My eyelids are oily, and this baby doesn't crease on me, even without a primer! Although the colour tough as taupe did crease on me... it's super nice by itself and easy to blend as well! This is $11.95. 

4. Urban Decay Naked palette 

Honestly, need I say more? Just look at those eye shadows. Dayum gurl!!! This thing fell from Heaven or something... lol what I paid $54.78 for this. Very worth it, you are getting 12 shadows after all, and a primer potion as well as a brush! Go get you some of this if you (or your mum, cat, neighbour, cousin, pet unicorn) don't have it already.  

5. Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick

I finally found the perfect lipstick. I have the shade 07 (boring, Kate!). The texture is smooth and creamy, doesn't settle into the cracks of my lips! It lasts for a decent amount of time, and the best thing... It's the perfect shade for me. It's a pinky brown nude 'my lips but better' shade. This is always the lipstick I reach for if I'm wearing a colour. It's cheap too! $11.95 but it always goes on sale at Priceline. 

Hope you enjoyed this one. 

Xxx

25

Hi, I'm Viv.

25 Random Facts About Me

1. I fractured my right ring finger by falling up the stairs...

2. I am addicted to chewing on ice... (First step is admitting it, right?) 

3. I would love to travel around the world. Particularly the US! Despite having travel sickness. 

4. Badminton makes me ecstatic... No judgement please. 

5. Don't ask me to run, because I can't. 

6. I donated my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.

7. I met Matt Preston

8. I taught myself how to skate board. 

9. I love The XX, my family thought I was alien when I made them listen to my favourite song 'Tides'.

10. On the weekend you'll find me at Box Hill drinking a toffee coffee ice blend with pearls bubble cup (jot that down) or at home watching youtube videos.

11. I'm too lazy to take an extra step to turn corners, so I smash into walls all the time instead. 

12. I (like to think) am a pretty positive person :)

13. I strongly believe the prices of beauty products in Australia are WAY OVERPRICED. It makes me angry! There's no positive to this one...

14. I have 2 dogs 

15. I love me some chicken!!

16. One of my pet peeves is rude people *eughhhhhh*. 

17. Dancing at parties for 20 seconds + just gets awkward if you're not drunk. 

18. I am an insomniac, therefore I often get headaches (or at least my mum says).

19. Typophobia.... I already have goose bumps.

20. Unicorns are great!

21. I like halfies :) :) :) 

22. I used to have a pet turtle called Trix. 

23. I support gay marriages!

24. I hate exclusion and the feeling of it. 

25. I was a knuckle chewer back in the day.

I hope you liked this. This took me way longer than expected!
Xxx