1st emptied products

I finally remembered to keep all the finished products so that I can do an emptied products blog for you guys. I always enjoyed reading and watching bloggers and youtubbers emptied products blog/video and their thought on each item. Hope you guys will enjoy reading mine :)

November beauty favourites

My goodness how the year flew by! Christmas is just around the corner and a week after that is a new year. Hope everyone is making the most of this year and is enjoying themselves. Another new month means another monthly favourites. 

Lazy Sunday- Priceline Haul

Hello lovely readers,

A few weeks ago Priceline has a 40% off sale for two days on cosmetics. I of course took that advantage and purchased a few items.

Christmas Giveaway!!!

Hello my lovely readers!

First of all I want to apologise for being absence. I always have something to do and my internet was down for nearly 2 weeks. Hope you guys can forgive me.

I've come back with a giveaway (yay!). Sorry for the poor quality in the photos, I took them late at night where lighting was lacking. Hope you enjoy the prices and be sure to enter.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette pictures and swatches

The Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette is finally out in Australia. You can get it at Mecca Maxima stores at the price of $95 AUD. I'm not sure if you still can get it because it's pretty much sold out everywhere even for that ridiculous price. I heard numerous raving reviews about the individual powders. It's an extremely popular product in the blogosphere world. I wasn't planning to buy it because it's expensive but I was in Mecca on Friday and I just asked where the palette is located and the staff lady told me they only had one left and it was behind the counter. Since it was the last one I immediately jumped the gun and got it (>.<). My boyfriend actually ended up purchasing it for me. He said it's can be my early Christmas present :D

Lazy Sunday - OOTD

It has been cold and drizzling in Melbourne even though it's Spring. The weather is finally improving today but it won't last for long. I checked the weather bureau and it's going to be cold from Wednesday onward (boo!).

I have quite a busy schedule every Sunday. There's church, grocery shopping, taking my sister to two different tutoring places to name a few. Today my family and I went to church early in the morning and my sister stayed home to study for her exams so I had a little bit of time to relax and enjoy the sunshine. 

While I was enjoying the sunshine I thought I would to share with you my outfit of the day (OOTD):

Rimmel Colour Rush balms - Review

I've read a few UK bloggers' reviews on these beauties and I got hooked. For those who don't already know, I LOVE lip products. Rimmel has finally decided to jump onto the bandwagon to create these balm products. Revlon makes incredible ones and they are by far one of my favourite pigmented lip balms. 

Swisse Nourish anti-ageing eye cream Review

I was interested in the Swisse new natural skincare range when I went to their information session about 6 months ago. All their natural products are free from parabens, SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate), SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate), Petrolatum and Synthetic Fragrance. My friend really like their eye cream and told me to try it so I bought it. I also bought their cleanser which I will do a separate review. I’ve been using this eye cream for about 2 months and a bit so I think it’s a sufficient time to review it.  

Lazy Sunday - BOE lipsticks review

Big W (Aussie small department store. Kinda like a mini Walmart in the State) stocks their own little make up line called BOE. They have a few basic items such as lipsticks, eye liners, blushes, face powders and nail polishes. The best part is all products are $2 AUD each! I think it's great for beginners to doesn't know where to start. You can probably get all the products for the entire look for around $14. I finally found a Big W  that stock the BOE lipsticks so I decided to grab a few and test them out. I wasn't interested in the other products, I'm a lip products junkie :D

My current everyday neutral look

Hello my beautiful readers! I'm going to be doing my very first make-up tutorial. Why has it taken me this long to do one? I never intended to do make-up tutorials on my blog because I feel that I'm just a beginner and there are areas I still suck at (e.g. doing different eyes looks). However, since it's a beauty blog I might as well provide a few make-up tutorials (not going to guarantee they will amazing). 

Monday Blue - Ways to stay positive and motivated

L-R: Treasure yourself by Miranda Kerr, Words of Wisdom, Don't sweat the small stuff (For Women) by Kristine Carlson and Daily Joy.

November is here and that means it's nearly the end of the year. It just makes me feel a little depressed. Nearly a year has gone by after I finished my exams and I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in life. Even though I only graduated a few months ago, it still upsetting to feel stuck. 

I see all my high school classmates are either engaged, already married or are already parents. A few have their own house and a good stable job. I know you shouldn't compare but it's just hard sometimes. I was hoping to get a job in my field by now. I've been getting rejection mails from the jobs I've applied and it can feel like a huge kick in the gut. I not going to give up but being rejected so many times have slowed down my process of looking. 

Anyway, I'm not only writing this post just to rant but I want to share with you lovely readers ways I try to be positive and motivated in life. Maybe these tips can help you too when you're feeling down.

Lazy Sunday - NYX Haul

On Tuesday I saw someone posted on Facebook that they saw people setting up the NYX stand at Target near my area during the day. Being my crazy self I was eager to go check it out. Just before 9 PM I called the store up to asked if the stand was finished and accessible and the staff said yes. I quickly got changed and dash to Target. I'm quite fortunate that the Target near my area closes at 10 PM during weekdays. 

As I entered the store, one of the staff gave me a $10 off voucher (if you spend $50 or more) which is a bonus. I'm not sure if they still have that offer but asked the staff to make sure if you do go. As I got to the NYX stand, it was fully stocked. No one was there so I had an awesome time swatching different products with no hassle. 

October Favourites

Oh my goodness, October had come to an end already?! It's a bit depressing for me because the year is nearly coming to an end and I feel like I haven't achieve anything. Anyway, let get into my October favourites.

Mrs Carter show - Melbourne

If you follow me on instagram (@kwinniezb) or facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Quinntologist1) you would know that I've went to Beyonce Concert last night (26.10.13), the last show in Melbourne.

Both of my bff and I misssed out on getting tickets to her other shows so when we were able to get tickets for her last show in Melbourne we were ecstatic. We got the 'gold' seats which was still pretty far but we didn't care, as long as we got to see her.

The show was phenomenal. All of us had an incredible time. I snapped a few pics from my phone camera to share with you all. Sorry for the poor quality.

Getting ready for the concert, had to take a selfie as usual haha

Revlon Lash Potion mascara review

This mascara has finally arrived in Australia. I heard a few good things about it and it’s one of Tati’s top 5(GlamLifeGuru) favourites so I was really interested in trying it. Also, I needed a new waterproof mascara. I got mine at Chemist Warehouse for $15 on sale. This mascara promised to not only lengthen the lashes but also give them volume.

Free Napoleon Perdis gifts from Instyle magazine

During one of my lunch break, I decided to buy a magazine to read but didn’t know which one to pick. I saw that Instyle magazine has freebies from Napoleon Perdis. I never used that make up brand before beside the cheaper line they sells at Big W and Target so I took the magazine.

2nd Giveaway!!

Hello my lovely readers,

I am doing another giveaway.It's another small one but I hope you guys like it.

Lush Christmas gift sets 2013

As I mentioned on my yesterday post, today I will continue showing what Lush has to offer for Christmas. This post will be on all the gift sets. Lush mentioned that they have 35 gift sets ranging from as little as $15 to all the way to $200.

Let begin….

Lush Christmas edition products 2013

About a week ago, I received an email from Lush PR teams regarding to their Christmas products. I’ve got sent two pdf files filled with amazing products; 30 new products and 35 Christmas gift sets. I want to share with you the products. It may give you great ideas to get for your love ones for Christmas. They will be launching their Christmas line on the 10^th of this month (October) so 2 more days.

Lush have some new singular items such as new body lotion, soap etc as well as array of gift sets ranging from $15 all the way to $200 (something for everyone).

Today I will post all the singular products first and the gift sets will be posted for tomorrow.

Skin care

Lush bloggers event - September 2013

I meant to write this post nearly a month ago but I was extremely busy so I couldn’t. Sorry guys, but you know what they say, better late than never. Before I continue with this post, I just wanted to say that it will be a long and informative one fill with pictures. If you can’t be bothered reading then a simple solution would be to close this window or just skim through and look at the pictures.

Lazy Sunday - Last haul in September

Before you say anything, these hauls are gifts I received from my boyfriend and friends.

September Favourites 2013

This month I had a blast even though towards the end I felt a bit down about life in general. It’s all good now; I just brushed it off and move on. That’s one of the reason haven’t been blogging for a week. Other reason was I didn’t have the internet as well.

Weekend re-cap (IMATS week)

I thought I would share my long weekend (starting on Thursday) with you. There will be abundant of photos so hope you will enjoy viewing them.

Thursday:

Decided to take a funny pic. Got my nails done at a salon near my house. I got them done in the morning before heading to Sydney. Red shellac nails.

Lazy Sunday - IMATS haul

Hello my beautiful readers. I hope you guys had a fantastic weekend. I know it’s Monday here in the Southern atmosphere but it’s still Sunday in most countries (Lazy Sunday post still counts right?).

I was going to write a post last night when I came back from Sydney but I felt really dizzy. I’m still feeling nauseous. Hopefully I will re-cover soon.

What's in my travel make up bag

Oh my goodness I'm so excited for this weekends. I've been working full time for a while now and it's so nice to take a week off to relax.

This post is going to be a brief one (only have 2 more hours until I leave to the airport). By the time it is published I will already be in Sydney. 

I took pictures last night but added a few things this morning so there will be some missing products in the photos. 

I got this bag for free from work. It's from a Natio gift pack. 

What’s in my travel toiletries bag

If you read my blog, you would know that I will be heading to Sydney this Thursday night and I will be attending IMATS. I’m so excited since it’s my first time going to IMATS. Plus I’m travelling with my best friend and also meeting up with my close friend who lives in Sydney. 

I thought it would be fun to do a “what’s in my travel toiletries bag”. I got this clear bag from the David Jones luxury deluxe sample totes that my bf bought for me. I will also be bringing some of the samples along. Thought it’s a great way to try the samples and they falls under the 100 mL/ g  airplane requirement.

Lazy Sunday - Lush Haul

On the 10^th of September (past Tuesday) I was privilege enough to attend Melbourne’s first Lush Bloggers Event. I actually got invited through one of my awesome friend who’s also a blogger (Thanks Chermaine). Check her blog out because it’s incredible and very informative: http://chermaineho.blogspot.com.au/ 

I will do a full post on the event and all the information I’ve learned on the day soon. I want to do a bit more research about the company and re-collect my notes I’ve consumed that night to write an informative post for you lovelies readers. I’ve been so busy with work and planning for my Sydney trip that I haven’t got a chance to do so. Once the madness die down, I’ll promise it’s the first post I will publish.

Nivea in shower Rich body lotion skin conditioner (very dry skin) review

I’ve been given a few of the Nivea in-shower skin conditioner sachets to try and I really enjoyed it. Hence, I went out and bought the full size. There are two types, the very dry skin (which I bought) and I think the other one is normal to dry skin (it’s a white container).

Lazy Sunday - IMATS Sydney 2013 tag

Today I will be doing a short blog with no pictures (sorry!). This blog is a tag created by youtubbers Rachel Lee and Jordy.

Their channels are listed as followed;

Rachel Lee: http://www.youtube.com/user/justsugarandspice?feature=watch

Jordys: http://www.youtube.com/jordysbeautyspot

So let beings this tag…..

4 new shades of Revlon Lip butters are now here in Oz

Hey lovely readers,

Today I will be doing a quick post to let you know about the 4 new shades of lip butters that are now available in Australia J Below will be swatches and what they each looks like on my lips.

Chemist warehouse is having a 50% off cosmetics so they cost $10.98 AUD. The price is still more expensive than the States. However, it’s better than paying $20 something dollars. 

August Favourites 2013

I can’t believe it’s spring (in Australia) already! Spring and autumn are my two favourite seasons. Again this month I didn’t use many products.

Lazy Sunday - Another Michael Todd haul

I purchased these Michael Todd products about one month ago on Ozsale and they have finally arrived. They were selling these for such a good price (even cheaper than the official Michael Todd website) that I couldn’t resist.

Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream review

If you follow me on instagram (@kwinniezb) or my facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Quinntologist1) you would know that I posted a picture of me wearing this BB cream and I mentioned I love it.

Crème Carmel Flan Recipe

Hello lovelies,

This post is going to be a non-beauty related one.  I thought it may be good for a change. A few weeks ago my cousin made some Flan and it was delicious! I tried to make it last week and it was a disaster. The Flan was rough and got tidy holes (as seen below). 

I think I left it in the oven for too long and also, I was mixing methods between recipes. This time my mum gave me a recipe she found in one of her Vietnamese cooking book. As a result it’s much better than my first time and the texture is incredible. So smooth and creamy.

I just need to state that I’m no cook. I hardly cook and don’t really enjoy cooking because I have no patience. However, since I’m getting old and one day I need to live on my own, I decided I should start learning some simple dishes. 

Lazy Sunday - Another mini haul

Before you guys go “what? Another haul? Thought you were trying to save money?!” Let me clarify that I didn’t spend any money; my awesome bf bought them for me.

I was watching Jodi from Goo Roo Beauty on youtube and she showed what she got at David Jones/ DJ (again for youse non Aussie, DJ is one of the biggest department store in Australia). I wanted to rush out to David Jones straightaway to buy the same things as her. She bought the Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap and I haven’t heard much about it. She also bought a beauty deluxe sampler tote which contains numerous samples.

Michael Todd Intensive Organic Eye Cream Review

1st Giveaway!!!!

Hello lovely readers,

I have various beauty products I have purchased and also got given to over the past few months. Thus, I've decided to make a nice giveaway package for you lovelies. 

Lazy Sunday - Priceline haul

Omgosh I just told myself and to you guys I should stop spending money on things I don’t really need and here I am shopping again *slap my hand*

Priceline was having an awesome sale and I couldn’t resist. So here‘s what I’ve bought:

Overall

Bourjois Color Boost Glossy Finish Lipstick review

I bought these “lipstick” about 2 weeks ago online before I knew they were already out in Australia. The reason why I put the quotation sign on lipstick is because I don’t think it’s a lipstick but more of a glossy lip balm. I got all four available shades;

Etude House Juicy Cocktail gradation nails –Demo and review

As you may have known, I bought this nail polish set on gmarket. It’s give a gradient effect which is awesome and thus, I needed to try them out. I got the No.1 Screw Driver.

Garage Sale

Hello lovelies, one of my good friends is having a garage sale this coming weekend. She will be seeling various make up and even soft toys.

Make up includes nails polishes (such as OPI, China Glaze and Essie), lip sticks, marascas, eye shadows etc. They are all brand new and are beloved name like Revlon, Maybelline, Urban Decay, MAC just to name a few. All are heavily discounted so if you live nearby or are in Melbourne, come on down and check it out.

I will be helping out on Sunday the 18^th so if any of youse would like to meet and chat about beauty related things then don’t hesitate. There will be tea and biscuits provided to satisfy your hunger and thirst after a great day of shopping :p

Lazy Sunday - Huge collective hauls

I have such a bad habit…..I keep on buying and buying and not save a penny. It may not be good for the pocket but hey it’s good to try new things right? Yes? Maybe? No? With all seriousness, I need to restrict myself from buying things I don’t really need.

Anyway I have been shopping for the past 2 months and I would like to share with you guys. I love reading and watching haul videos and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

Before I start, I just wanted to state that I bought all these products with my hard working money. For those who don’t like reading or watching hauls, you can just simply close the window/tab.

Ok, let get started….

Chemist Warehouse

Overall

My current hair care

I’m not one who is big on hair care. I see beauty bloggers and youtubbers all obsessed with different hair products which make me want to go out and try as well. However, at the end of the day I have to say to myself “do I really need them?”

July Favourites

This month I haven’t been using much products beside the ones I have mention in my previous favourites. However, there are few products I have been using during July religiously. 

Lazy Sunday - What’s new

The Revlon nearly naked pressed powders and foundations have finally arrived to Australia. They have been displayed in various places for a few weeks now. Such places include, Priceline, Chemist Warehouse, Kmart and Target.

Pictures are taken from the Revlon official website

There are 12 shades for the foundation and I’m not too sure how many shades for the pressed powder. I think there are around 5? Both are the same price. Priceline are selling them for around $26 each, $23 at Chemist Warehouse, $26 at Kmart and I’m not too sure about Target.

I took a sample home and the shade 160 Fresh Beige suits my skin tone nicely. I heard that for the next Chemist Warehouse sale, they will be selling both products for $20 each. Also, Revlon launched 4 lustrous ‘liptember’ lipsticks. The colours are: Pink, Red, Coral and Berry. They will be on sale for $10 and the money goes to the Women Mental Health foundation.

Another special for the next Chemist Warehouse sale is that if you spend $30 or more you will get a gift set of two mini kissable lipbalm; Charm and Lovesick. I am planning to get the nearly naked foundation and one of the liptember lipsticks, $30 exact thus I will receive the gift set J Thought I would share with my fellow Australians the good deals coming up.

 AND… I will be doing a giveaway soon so follow me on bloglovin’ if you haven’t already done so if you don’t want to missed out. It will be opened internationally :D

Beside that I will be changing the layout/template of my blog. I just need to find the design I like which going to be a while. I have an instagram account so if you guys would like to follow me, it’s kwinniezb.

Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend xx 

Avene Gentle purifying scrub review

I saw the Avene Gentle purify scrub at Chemist Warehouse and was immediately drawn to it. Not only because it’s pink but it also stated “for sensitive skin”. Hence, I instantly want to test it. I asked for a sample to take home.

I’m very picky with scrubs because my skin is sensitive and is easily irritated. You know the St Ives apricot scrub that everyone loves? I can’t even use it often because it’s too rough on my skin. I feel like I’m using sandpaper. 

I got about 3-4 uses out of the sample. 

Ingredient	Function/s
Avene Thermal Spring Water (69%)	Soothes and softens
Exfoliating microspheres	Eliminates impurities
Salicylic acid (Sodium salicylate, BHA)	Unclog pores and also act as a preservative
Zinc gluconate	Skin conditioner, purifies skin and reduce inflammation

I got the information from their website. For more information you can go on the link below:

http://www.aveneusa.com/gentle-purifying-scrub

VERDICT:

4.5/5. It’s extremely gentle on my skin like the name suggested and it’s has a nice light scent (which I don’t mind). I’m not sure how much it cost because the store didn’t have the price or any stock (just the tester haha). But when they do, I will definitely but it. 

Elucent Whitening line

This blog will contain heavy info about the whitening range that I have scanned from the booklet I got given from Ego Pharmaceutical. Again, sorry about the crookedness of these scanned pages >.<

And that is it. Remember, the whitening range doesn’t make you go paler. It helps hydrates your skin, and give it’s a nice glow. Hope you find it helpful.