Arbonne glamour presentation

I've recently been considering taking on some extra work via some form of skincare/cosmetic network sales. I previously worked for LeReve selling perfumes & aromatherapy products & loved it. So while I've been researching various companies, I was invited to a friends Arbonne launch party and I think (not 100% sure yet though) this is the one I may be happy to invest in.  The products are all 100% vegan, focusing on being pure, safe & beneficial.  I tried the RE9 skincare range and a wide range of the cosmetics at the launch and loves almost everything I tried. I've ordered a selection of cosmetics and the RE9 cleanser to use longer term and see how I go with them.  I'll provide reviews of each and hopefully this will help me decide if this is the business for me.

So watch this space!

Have you tried Arbonne products? What do you think of them? Any favourites?

Cathie May
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Mini Haul: Chemist Warehouse Mayhem Sale Final Days

The chemist warehouse sale ends tonight and while stock is running extremely low I though I'd pop in last night to see if there were any last items worth grabbing... And of course there were.



Just a couple of items this time:

The first item I grabbed was the Maybelline ColourSensation high shine lip gloss in glisten up pink.  Maybelline is still 50% off and I picked up one of these glosses the other day and love it so I thought I'd grab another one if the had anymore in stock in colours I liked. And they did.

The next item I grabbed was a Maybelline Eye Studio Big Eyes compact in luminous turquoise.  I have read any great reviews in this, but I love so many other Maybelline products and the colours in this look great so I thought for 50% off! it's worth giving it a go.

The final product I got was the Bastie dry shampoo in original.   This is a holy grail hair air product of mine and again, while they were on special for $4.99, why wouldn't i.

I'll keep you updated on my thoughts on the Big Eyes compact as I use it.  Have you had any experience with this product? What's your impression of it? Love it? Hate it?

Cathie May
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Product Review: Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

I'm going to cut to the chase and start by telling you, this product has changed my life! I recently received the Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel in my May BellaBox and it has been an absolute hit.  I have seen so many good reviews of this product but to be honest I'm on a mission to source great locally available products.  We'll this killed 2 birds with one stone, I got to try and fall in love with the product, and it's available via the BellaBox website.

This product goes on so smoothly and easily, has no scent and serious keeps your brows still ALL DAY! Without making them look stuck on like a muppet.

I don't know how I ever looked at my eyebrows before using this, let alone anyone else.  I cannot recommend this product highly enough.  

I'd love to hear if you've tried this product, if so what is your experience.  If not, do you have an alternative you love?

Cathie May

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Product Review: Lacura Purify Exfoliating Wash

I thought I might share with you one of my holy grail bargain face products.  I have been using this product on and off for over 5 years now, after my sister recommended it.  It's been my go to product in between trying samples and other products which I've been recommended.  But every time when I'm back on the hunt for a new cleanser I turn to the good old Aldi Lacura Exfoliating Wash for oily skin.  

This product has the tiniest exfoliating beads and feels so great on my skin.  No matter how much make-up or daily build up I'm trying to remove from my face, I can guarantee this will make it feel amazingly clean.  I keep a tube of it in my shower and use it every time I'm in there without fail.  It's gentile enough that I can use it daily. I absolutely love it.  

What's even better is it's readily available at Aldi stores for only $3.99 for a 150ml tube.  One tube lasts me 2-3 months!

The product claims to do the following, and I can't fault it for one moment:

• Gentle facial exfoliator containing microbeads for an effective deep pore wash
• Use regularly to unclog pores and remove dead skin cells
• Soap free, leaving your skin feeling invigorated and refreshed
• contains Vitamin E & Provitamin B5

There's also a cleansing gel available which is aimed towards those with normal skin.  I've never tried it but if it's anything like the facial scrub, I assume it's great.

Cathie May

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Product Review: The Balm Meet Matt(e) Nude Matte Eyeshadow Palette

I purchased this palette about a month back using David Jones vouchers which I'd had hanging around in my handbag for months.  I was dying to get my hands on this palette after watching Lauren Curtis' Smokey Eyes for Beginners Tutorial on YouTube.

Saturday night my husband and I had a Charity Ball to go to so I thought there's no better time to bust out My Meet Matt(e) palette for a little smokey eye action.  Unfortunately we were running a little late and I forgot to take photos of the finished look.  The only pics I do have are my husbands' selfies and some crazy black & white pics from the photo booth at the event.

However, the end look aside, I'd like to share with you just how much i loved using this palette. To create the look I wanted, after priming my eyes, I used Matt Rosen & Matt Wood in the crease.  I then built up the smokey look using Matt Garcia on the lid and in the crease and finally I used Matt Johnson in the outer corner and under the lower lash line.

The colours glide on so smoothly, blend so easily and are highly pigmented.  I'm pretty sure this is going to make it into my top palettes list.  The only problem I have now is the impact to my bank balance because all I want to do is go and purchase every other palette made by The Balm. Unfortunately the are on the pricier side at $42 for this one.  So I think I'll be waiting a while for my next one as I'm pretty sure I've well and true used up my cosmetics allowance this month for the next quarter.

Cathie May
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Haul: Chi Chi Nude Palette ++

Oops I did it again, went into Myer to pick up one palette and walked out with more. This time thanks to the Myer offer to spend $30 on any Chi Chi products and get the Fabulous & Flawless Foundation (valued at $29.95) FREE! So I figured, add the baked eye shadow I've been wanting anyway and off we go! 

The nudes palette has been on my wish list for so long, I can't wait to use it! I picked up the To The Moon & Back baked eyeshadow which is a great matte base.  And of course I got the foundation for free, I went with 5. Neutral Beige, for light to medium skin with neutral undertones.  It's the only foundation I have that doesn't have SPF in it so it may be a good one for events where I know photos are likely.  

I can't wait to try these products out, I'll let you know how they go.

Cathie May

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First Impressions: Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream

So after my Chemist Warehouse spree last night, I rose this morning to test out my new Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream.  And let me say, from a coverage perspective, I'm so impressed.  To be honest I expected something similar to a tinted moisturiser, but was pleasantly surprised to find it has amazing coverage but without feeling like you have a heap of make-up on.

While I'm still yet to see how it holds up for a whole day or in different environments, my first impression is that this could very well make it into my holy grail products and may be my new workday coverage.

Stay tuned for updates.

Cathie May
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