Lisa Eldridge has been a beacon of light within both the YouTube community and the fashion world. Her thoughtful, informative instructions combined with her mastery makes it a breeze to watch. She was one of the few real makeup artists that I started following years ago, so when her new line of lipsticks came out, I knew it was going to be good. Her experience behind the scenes at L’ancome can be seen in these beautiful formulations and choice of colour.
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Brush Review | Smith Cosmetics
When I first saw Smith brushes, I was immediately drawn to their unique design in their brush heads and handles. They were so easily distinguishable from the rest and looked so inviting. My first ever brush was the 118, purchased as an all-rounder brush for my bronzer, blush, powder products. It was only until a year after purchasing when I realised the amazing quality of these brushes due to my constant use of them.
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Product Review | MAC x Pony Park Collection
Quite possibly one of the hardest collections to get my hands on. Only hours after the launch, the palette was sold out of most MAC stores and MECCA stores were slowly following. But, I was so up for the challenge because let's face it, her collection is stunning. I didn't realise the immense popularity of Pony in little old Australia until this launch and now I won't underestimate it.
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Product Review | Glossier Brow Flick
Much hype has surrounded this product and I was equally excited to wait in line at the NYC Glossier store to get my hands on it. There were feelings of joy and exhilaration as I entered the beautiful, highly-instagrammable space. My mission: obtain the Brow Flick.
INITIAL IMPRESSION
More pigmented than other brow pens I've tested before (STILA, K-Palette)
Adequate initial shade range. I would love to see a grey-toned pen squeezed between BROWN and BLOND.
Long-wearing! I rubbed at my hand almost instantly and it did not budge.
UPON APPLICATION
Slightly difficult to apply, don't do it in a rush.
Pressure is key. Like a really good massage, you have to know when to have light pressure (at the front of the brow), and heavy pressure (sparse areas).
You'll get the hang of it pretty fast, light feather strokes become easy to obtain.
PRO TIP
I usually apply brow mascara first. It helps to lay the foundation of my brow hairs and allows me to see where I need to fill in. It also prevents nasty gaps that you often see after brushing up your brows.
Take your time. Don't feel you have to perfect every stroke.
Start at the end of the brow where there are more hairs. They help disguise some of the messy strokes before you start to gain the confidence to do the front end.
This product is a god-send. Initially, it was hard to use because I wasn't used to drawing on my brow hairs. After a few strokes, I was hooked. I love how long it lasts and wouldn't have my brows any other way.
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Product Review | Omorovicza Miracle Facial Oil
Based on the rich culture of bathing and the thermal baths of Hungary, Omorovicza was born out of one of the most beautiful healing springs in the world. A family heritage in the Omorovicza clan, the founders sought to bring the healing properties into the skincare world. The rich thermal waters are what fuels this brand and it's what I appreciate from their story. There is so much to learn from our ancestors and how they went about healing their bodies. That's why I couldn't wait to try this so-called 'Miracle Facial Oil'
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