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In my honest opinion Lancome make the best lipsticks I have ever used. I can't claim to have used or tested every lipstick out there, nor can I say I have extensive experience with lipsticks- I've only been consistently using them for 2 or 3 years. BUT I do know a good product when I see one, & this is a fantastic product The lipstick comes in quite an attractive box, but I especially love the lipstick housing as it has a magnetic top that instantly sticks to the base to make touch ups even quicker. Even better is the fact you won't lose the tops in the bottom of your handbag & end up with squished lipstick I have the shade 379N, Rouge In Love & it's a beautiful deep redish purple colour that leaves a burst of colour on my lips on dreary, cold days. The consistency of the lipstick is lovely & silky & glides on like a dream & I love that it's not drying or cakey, I don't even have to put on moisturising lip balm before. There's no bleeding & the colour pay off is great. I wore this on a number of occassions to work & found that even with consistent eating & drinking, it lasted for approximately 5-6 hours. I can put in on at 7am, drink my morning coffee, have morning tea & drink water through the morning, reapply after lunch & then drink water throughout the afternoon & have afternoon tea. By the end the colour isn't a vibrant as when I first put it on, but it's definitely still there & noticeable, just more like a stain, than a lipstick. Seriously, I'm in love & looking forward to adding some more of these little beauties to add to my collection!

I have been experimenting with primers for a good 5 years now & I have to say that I hadn't yet found any of them 'good' & in fact had been beginning to think they were simply a marketing ploy designed to entice us to buy yet ANOTHER beauty product. However I now (happily) stand corrected! This primer DOES work & it has made a noticeable difference to my makeup On first look, I was slightly disappointed by the size of the tub (it looks very small, almost eye cream tub small) & while I love the aesthetic look of a glass jar, I now know that they can be messy & perhaps not the best way to store & keep the product. That's the only negatives I have about it though & really I'm more than happy to put these reservations aside for the simple fact that it does work for me. Now, how does the actual product look & feel? Call me a sucker, but I love that it's soft pink colour & while I'm a bit squeamish about dipping my fingers in, I always make sure they're clean before & it does actually feel very smooth & thick & almost luxurious when you're rubbing it between the fingers. I did find I needed quite a lot of product to get a good even coverage & I always worked it between the tips of my fingers for at least 30 seconds (until I felt it warm up) before application. Then I waited for a couple of minutes for the primer to settle before applying my foundation. I tried the primer with both Estee Lauder Double Wear & also Clinique Laser Repair. Both resulted in a beautiful, poreless base, that I am absolutely thrilled with. Also I used this on quite hot & humid days at 6:30am & on return at 6pm, there was some very slight oiliness on the T-zone, but my make up was still great, no melting! I do need to put in a disclaimer that while I have just celebrated my 30th birthday (gulp), I have yet to see any lines on my face, so while I can attest to the fact that makes my very visible pores disappear, I can't say how it goes on wrinkles. Fantastic product, I am now a true believer in the power of the primer!

I love this mask! It feels like pure indulgence, but at less than $10, definitely won't be breaking the bank The product is a very thick, almost solid, off-white in colour, cream. After smoothing a thin layer on, you can leave it on while it dries & let it do it's work drawing out all the nasties. 10 minutes later, remove with warm water & a cloth. It does leave my skin a bit dry & tigh immediately after use, but it is a purifying mask & is meant to be for drawing out the gunk & preping skin for my moisturiser, so don't be alarmed after taking it off. I was so impressed by how well it worked. I only use it 2 times per week & there's a huge difference with how my moisturiser goes on after using this & how soft & hydrated my skin feels, as opposed to when I don't So, if you're on the lookout for a good purifying mask, you can't go past this winner to leave you with clear, pillowy skin!

The product itself is quite creamy with lots of little grainy beads immersed. The green tea makes it smell fantastic, I love that smell, it probably doesn't suit everyone, but I'll take green tea over the chemical smell you get from a lot of products any day! The only thing I'd caution everyone about is to use lots at once, don't be stingy or you'll pay the price. I'd recommend using about a 20 cent piece amount, I made the mistake of using too little the first time, only to find the product dried out & stuck to my face & I couldn't move it around. Also I would only use 2-3 time per week, any more frequent & I think it'd strip your skin too much This scrub does what scrubs 5 times the price do- effectively sloughs off my top layer of skin, but also gently so it doesn't scratch & irritate my skin. Another winner from St Ives!

There's not much not to like about this product. It's gloriously rich & thick & smoothes nicely into my skin. This is exactly what I need for the upcoming colder months when I'll be covered head to toe in all those stifling fabrics. The thing that does it most for me though is the smell, you smell of caramelly chocolate all day!

This lip balm is the whole package, it has everything you could want & possibly more! First off it's got a whopping SPF30+ broad spectrum sunscreen with both UVA & UVB protection which is what everyone needs heading into the Australian summer. Secondly the balm is clear so you can wear it alone or under your favourite lip stain or lipstick & it actually does moisturise your lips, leaving you with a smooth, plump & very kissable smacker. Thirdly it comes in a big 15g squeezable tube with an easy to use, hygienic glide-on lip applicator. Lastly it's manufactured to pharmaceutical standards & dermatologically tested, free from fragrance, colour, lanolin, flavour & preservatives, so it's safe for everyone to use. I would recommend this little beauty as a staple for every household, it definitely will be in mine.

Wow, a sunscreen that actually delivers what it says! The product comes out very thick, with a light aroma (definitely not the normal strong 'sunscreen' fragrance). On application a small amount covers a large area & it certainly goes far & I found it almost instantly sunk into my skin after only a small amount of rubbing. There is little to no residue, no stickiness & only a slight smell & only when you get up VERY close & personal. This is definitely the 'cleanest' & lightest feeling sunscreen I have ever used, it feels like you're not wearing anything at all, plus you get all the proper broadspectrum UV shield & no nasty parabens. Fantastic product, it's a 5 out of 5 for me & I will definitely be slathering this on all year round.

I am so impressed by this foundation! It comes in a screw jar with a little compartment on the bottom with a sponge which makes it very portable. The foundation sits as a solid cake in the jar, but is comes out with a quick swipe of the sponge & is so beautiful & creamy, by far the loveliest consistency I've ever felt in a foundation. With a couple of quick wipes my face was done & the foundation practically melted in creating a very natural look but with medium-full coverage, it covered all my scars, sun damage & acne really well. It didn't enhance any of my fine lines nor my acne like many foundations do. I got the Creamy Natural shade & it matches well to my light-medium complexion, it is slightly too pink in the undertone for me, however with a little extra blending the difference is hardly noticeable. This truely is a beautiful foundation, lasting all day with only a small amount of shininess by the end & it just gives a fantastic finish & makes my skin look fantastic! My only small concerns are that the sponge feels like it soaks up quite a lot of the product so I imagine that there would be a higher than normal turnover, however I also think the sponge provides the best application plus the added bonus of being able to apply on the move so I'm more than happy for it to soak up a bit. I also would've loved a mirror in the jar to be able to use it absolutely anywhere anytime, however this would probably increase the price significantly Ideally I would give this a 4.5 as this is a very impressive foundation (especially for the price) with the pros by far outshining the very minor cons.

The first thing I noticed about this product was how big it was, the bottle is big & the wand is big & initially I was a bit intimidated by it all & rightly so! This is no lightweight mascara. I love that it has a rubber wand, it feels so much more hygenic than a normal wand & it really delivers the product evenly . Each lash is covered from eyelid to tip & there's no clumping Many of my previous mascaras I have been able to apply with a couple of quick flicks while driving, however you definitely cannot get away with rushing with this application. You need a steady hand & precision & trust me it's definitely worth the effort as you end up with long, thick lashes that deliver that kapow effect every girl is looking for. I used this after curling my eyelashes & it held the curl amazingly well, better than any other mascara I've ever used has & my lashes were still curled 10 hours later ( I imagine it'd probably last even longer if I'd left it) It does leave a slight smudging effect around the eye which I was initially not in favour of, but I've come to really like it as it allows you to forgo eyeliner & effectively makes it a 2-in-1 product. Any product that performs 2 functions gets 2 thumbs up from me as I'm always looking for ways to cut down on application time So let's see does this mascara deliver a false lash effect with full lashes & a natural look? It's a big yes from me!

Very nice, hydrating lip balm. I have this in Strawberry & it glides on smoothly & really helps my dry lips. There's a noticable tingle when applied & a slight medicinal smell (but not unpleasant). Does a fantastic job though & great to use alone or under lip gloss or lipstick. I love that it's SPF15+ too.