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Review: OPI nail lacquer July 22, 2008

I bought OPI nail lacquer in “St Pertersburgundy” from the Kirk’s Sale recently - for only $12!!

I hadn’t tried OPI before, but it is the brand a lot of professional nail technicians use, if that counts for anything.

The colour on my nails was a lot better than I expected from the bottle. It’s far more blood red than the burgundy I expected - which is good because I only chose the burgundy because they didn’t have any reds in the sale.

It’s quite easy to apply. The consistency is smooth and doesn’t glug up quickly like others I’ve used. And it’s been a full 24 hours since application and no chips!

Review: Clinique Moisture Tint June 27, 2008

OMG, Pursebuzz uses the same foundation as me!! Here is her review of Clinique Moisture Tint.

At first I felt the same way as Pursebuzz - it’s a lovely product to use and very natural, dewy looking . BUT it is a very light coverage foundation, and sometimes I feel like I just need a bit more. Good for everyday but not when you wanna glam-up. I did get some free gifts from Clinique with this purchase which is one thing I (perhaps stupidly) love about Clinique.

I used to use Estee Lauder something or other, and I loved that too. And just recently I tried a sample of Revlon Color Stay foundation which I’m liking (and I’ll review that properly later).

Free Sample: Napoleon April 22, 2008

I’m a huge fan of free. I love trying free samples of expensive products - which usually confirms there’s not much of a difference between them and my cheaper faves.

So i’ll regularly be reviewing the freebies i get. And i encourage everyone to ask for the free stuff before buying. (TIP: if you’re after heaps of free stuff, tell them you are trying products out for your wedding - they’ll pile on the freebies).

My first free sample is from the Napoleon counter in Farmers. Napoleon have just put out a new range of skin care - “Auto Pilot Step 1-2-3″. I’m mighty impressed with their make-up primer so thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask for a sample of their new range.

The samples themselves are a little stingey - a mere single application. They had also run out of the moisturiser so i only got to try the cleanser and toner.

The cleanser is a very refreshing gel. I removed it with a cotton pad to see what it removed. the pad was very yucky, meaning it had done quite a good job of removing the gunk.

The toner smelt a little chemically. again, it was a gel. reminded me of cucumbers. it was OK, but felt a little tight as i dried. But leaves skin very smooth feeling.

Anyways, you can always try for yourself - just ask, it’s free!

Product review: face masks April 14, 2008

For our first Make(up/over/under) Monday (we aim to get together regularly on Mondays to play with girlie products), we decided to do joint reviews of face masks.

Amy: Totally Juicy Grapefruit Peel-Off Mask
Farmers, 150ml, $10ish

“Amazingly lifts out dirt and impurities to purify pores.”

I had fun with this one - it was cooling and sensual to apply and weird pulling it off. It’s a clear gel that tightens as it dries so you peel it off like sunburned skin. It’s a bit stingy to peel off but it made my skin super-soft feeling - no dry bits. PP/PPP

Jo: Ultra Organics Ginger’n Coriander
Farmers, 30ml, $2.50

“Moisturise and revitalize damaged dry pores effectively with this high quality rise off face mask and re-capture your skins [sic] natural sparkle!”

This was tingly when I first put it on, and continued to be a feelable presence, with a little tightening as it dried. It washed off pretty easily in warm water, leaving my face feeling smooth, but for all it moisturisy nourishy claims, I really do feel like I need a separate moisturiser now.

I’d use it again, since I own it now, but I’m glad it’s a small tube, because I don’t intend to marry it or anything. Perhaps I should have gone for the peel-off instead. No P/PPP