Wednesday 26 December 2012

WINNERS | PEACHSBEAUTY CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 2012

peachsbeauty 
wishes you and your family a
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a
HAPPY NEW YEAR

It's Christmas Day which means it's also time to announce the winners of my two giveaway winners..
*drum roll*

Congratulations to the winner of my YouTube Christmas Giveaway:
spazzifullar

and my Blog Christmas Giveaway:
sheri

You will be contacted via YouTube and Email so please check your inbox!
Thank you so much to everyone who participated and I loved all your video and blogpost suggestions!

Because I know the holiday season is a crazy time for everyone, I will give the winners up to one week to contact me with their preferred delivery address. I would suggest that you contact me as soon as possible as I am in the process of relocating interstate and if you get back to me after I leave, I will have to make alternative arrangements to sent the prize and may get to you later than I hoped!

Stay safe for the holidays! xo

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Saturday 22 December 2012

TalkBack Thursday #2

(because I don't have the answers to everything)

Every Thursday I'm going to ask you lovely viewers a question. There may also be a chance to win something [:

Which reminds me, last week's winner has been contacted and she will be receiving her bottle of TN Dickinson's Witch Hazel Toner very shortly!

(Sorry, I haven't posted since last week! We've had people over from Perth and I've been busy showing them around Melbourne.. Even though I'm a tourist here myself)

Q: What are your current favourite TV shows?

So this question isn't exactly beauty related but I have been getting into some new shows recently I thought I would share with you and you can tell me what some of your favourite shows are. In no particular order at all..

1. Revenge 4/5
Set in the Hamptons, a daughter sets out to avenge her father's downfall and eventual death. In the midst of a story immersed in beauty, wealth and status, Emily Thorne, is anything but what she seems.
Season one is over in Australia but there's just enough time to catchup before Season two starts! I personally think season two is better but my friend disagrees so you can be the judge.

2. Arrow 4.5/5
Billionaire’s son, Oliver Queen has be living on a remote island for the past five years after his family’s boat capsized in a storm.
Latest TV show obsession! Only downside, not as many hot people as I would’ve liked.

3. Hart of Dixie 4/5
New York doctor, Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson!) recently moved to small-town Bluebell, Alabama to work as a General Practitioner and finding love, lust and friends along the way.
MUST SEE if you’re a lover of the OC.

4. Nikita 5/5
Nikita is a rogue assassin set out to bring down the organisation who trained her. An oldie but a goodie. My friends actually don’t like this show for some reason but it’s awesome and almost everyone is hawt!

Other mentions:
• 2 Broke Girls - still funny but not as into it as I was before.
• New Girl – season 2 isn’t has funny. Jess should just get with Nick and be over and done with. Cece is hot.
• Modern Family – need I say more.
• Last Resort – JUST started watching this. So far so good!
• The Walking Dead – I almost forgot, but season two has ended and it doesn’t start up again until February so get catching up if you haven’t watched this before!

PS These are just my summaries and opinions of the shows, and I am by no means a qualified critique. Even amongst my friends, we argue about which shows are better. Also, I really didn't want to say a lot to spoil the plot. Please click on the link if you would like to know more [:

So, let me know your favourite tv shows and I look forward to reading your suggestions! :) xo

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Friday 14 December 2012

TalkBack Thursday #1 (+ Giveaway)

(because I don't have the answers to everything)

Every Thursday I'm going to ask you lovely viewers a question. There may also be a chance to win something, as with today's post!



Q: Are there natural alternatives to pHisohex wash and/or Benzoyl Peroxide gel?

Background Story: Ever since I came down to Melbourne my skin has been absolutely freaking out. This isn't the first time either, last time I came down for three week, I suffered two and a half weeks of absolutely horrible skin! And by that I mean, clogged pores, irritated skin, bumps, breakouts, redness, blackheads (although they've always been there). When this happened I turned to my three HG anti-breakout products:

1. pHisohex anti-bacterial wash.
I was first introduced to this cleanser by my GP many many years ago in my high school years. I really enjoyed its effects but my curiousness got the better of me and I have moved on to 50 different cleansers since then. SO when my skin had a freak out last time I was in Melbourne, I turned back to my trusty pHisohex and saw great results.

The reason why I'm hesitate to go back to this cleanser again this time is because of its ingredients, including Triclosan, Sodium benzoate and Benzyl Alcohol. Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent used in many consumer products including deodorants, toothpastes, mouth washes and obviously skin cleansers. Health concerns include increased allergic reactions, hay fever, disrupt functioning of thyroid hormone and oestrogen and there has been some research which says that it can be absorbed into the bloodstream to accumulate your body "/. Sodium bonzoate is a preservative which has been used for more than 100 years (mostly in foodstuff) and does not seem to have many adverse side effects, especially when not consumed. The chemical does react to heat, so be aware of that. Benzyl Alcohol is an organic compound used as a preservative in soaps and perfumes, among other products. Side effects includes itching, redness, irritation, site anaesthesia and hypoesthesia and is not approved for use on children under six months and pregnant/new/trying/breastfeeding mothers as it can have negative effects your foetus, your breast milk and your newborn. (some scary thoughts there)

This is obviously very basic information about the ingredients but if you would like me to do a separate more in-depth post of them, let me know, or you can do your own research if you like. Although, having said that, reviews on the actual pHisohex wash have been mostly positive, apart from those who found it too harsh, to whom I say, start by using it only once a day for 30 seconds. So, if there are no alternatives, I have to go back to using this wash but only for when I have really bad breakouts.

2. T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel
I use this product as a toner and it works amazingly to cleanse and tone without irritating or drying out my skin AND it's all natural. Enough said. Of course you can use any witch hazel but this is the most accessible for me. Witch hazel is a plant and the liquid is distilled from dried leaves, bark and twigs. When used on the skin it can help tighten the skin and treat inset bites, stings, itching and irritations. If you want to try this or already love it as much as I do and you would like to win a free bottle, just leave an answer to my question in the comment box. If you don't have a solution to my dilemma, I'd still love to know any skincare tips you have!

3. 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide
There is so much controversy with PB that I won't even try and get into it. Basically I started using it as I found it to be effective for my breakouts and so did the makers of acne.org, Proactiv etc. However there seem to be many negative effects including dry, flaky, red, swollen, painful skin, itching, peeling, burning sensation, bleaching and possibly cancer-causing. This is obviously fairly scary, especially since I do use the 2.5% all over my face to prevent and cure breakouts. I would definitely like to find an natural alternative to BP so give me a holla if you have any tips!


Now I know I've said all these negative things but I am a realist and I can't just hope that if I stop using these two products or ALL products with chemicals/parabens/preservatives etc. that the world will be a better place and we will all live happily ever after. I just want to know if there are indeed more 'natural' alternatives to my HG breakout-fighting products and if there isn't and you love pHisohex and BP as much as I did then I'd love to hear from you as well!

So, let me know your thoughts and I look forward to reading your comments :) xo
Don't forget, leave an answer to enter the giveaway for a bottle of the T.N Dickinson Witch Hazel. Rafflecopter will be used to draw a winner on Wednesday midnight (Sydney time) to be announced on next week TalkBack Thursday blogpost. Good luck!

All products were purchased by yours truly.

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Saturday 8 December 2012

New Year's Resolutions & Wishlists

So it's the end of the first week of December and it's time to start thinking about New Year's Resolutions. There have been a few recent events which have made me create this preliminary list:

- Find a job
- Get on top of my finances
- Create a daily to-do list and actually do them
- Eat better
- Exercise more
- Embrace organics, ban chemicals
- Try and keep the house as tidy as possible
- Write more
- Create a wishlist and stick to it

Speaking of a wishlist, I have created a blog page, here, which is exactly that. I have tried to do this many times before in the past but I never seem to be able to stick to it .. A sale always pops up and totally side-tracks me! However, after observing my behaviour at the recent Black Friday and Christmas sales, I have learnt that I have no self-control what-so-ever and I really must do something about it. That is not to say that I can't add to the wishlist as we go along but hopefully it'll keep me in check a little bit and remind me that I DON'T NEED ANOTHER LIPSTICK/EYESHADOW/FOUNDATION. The words 'Limited Edition' will always come to haunt me but if that is my only vice then I should consider myself lucky.

So, if you're interested, click here to checkout my wishlist and feel free to recommend any holy grail products of yours which you feel should be on the list!
xo

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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Tuesday 4 December 2012

BLOG GIVEAWAY | CHRISTMAS 2012


I hope you have already entered my YouTube Christmas Giveaway :) If not, just click here to check it out!

ENTRIES
1 x entry | Leave a blogpost telling me what posts you would like to see in the future & your email address so I can contact you
1 x entry | Follow my blog publicly on Google Friend Connect in the right side bar
1 x entry | Follow @peachsbeauty on twitter
2 x entry | Tweet about this giveaway & let me know the link
5 x entry | Blog about this giveaway & let me know the link
3 x entry | Link this giveaway on your blog side bar & let me know the link
* If you're under 16, please get your parents permission, as I will need your address if you win.
* CLOSES MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE - 24TH DECEMBER, 2012.
* WINNER drawn and announces on CHRISTMAS DAY - 25TH DECEMBER, 2012.
( Sydney Time )

GOOD LUCK! XO
PRIZE INCLUDES EVERYTHING PICTURED:
| Sweet Boudoir Retro Beauty
| Fashion False Nails & Glue
| Christmas Luxury Bar Soap
| Solace Triple Milled Soap - Summer Berries
| False Lashes
| Nair Mini Wax Strips
| Revlon Pink Happiness - Delicate Moments
| B&BW Japanese Cherry Blossom Fragrance Mist
| NYX Round Lipstick -
| LUSH Bath Ballistic -
| HO Design Unbreakable Mirror | get you some
| IKEA Vanilla Tea Lights
| IKEA Berry Tea Lights
| Australis Eyeliner - Black
| Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss
| Inouvi Liquid Lip Colour
| Revlon Lip Creme
| BYX Cracked Nail Polish
| Samples e.g. Beauty Diary Masks; Pantene Hair Treatment; Hand Cream etc.


All products were purchased by yours truly :)

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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YOUTUBE GIVEAWAY | CHRISTMAS 2012

Click on the image to watch the Giveaway Video!

To celebrate Christmas this year, I'm going to be having TWO giveaways! One on my YouTube channel and one here on my blog. This post is to tell you about the giveaway on my Youtube channel and how you can enter!

RULES/INSTRUCTIONS
* SUBSCRIBE to my channel - peachsbeautyfamily.
* LIKE the video - just click on the image above!
* COMMENT on the video - What video would you like to see next?!
* ENTER as many times as you like!
* If you're under 16, please get your parents permission, as I will need your address if you win.
* CLOSES MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE - 24TH DECEMBER, 2012.
* WINNER drawn and announced on CHRISTMAS DAY - 25TH DECEMBER, 2012.
(Sydney Time)

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! XO

PRIZE INCLUDES:
| Sweet Boudoir Retro Beauty - Good shine Girl Shimmer Lotion & Gloss
| Fashion False Nails & Glue
| Christmas Fragrant Effervescent Bath Fizzies
| Luxury Bar Soap - Warm Vanilla
| Julienne Soft-Feel Wax Strips for Legs & Body
| Revlon Pink Hapiness - Little Secrets EDP
| B&BW Sweet Pea Fragrance Mist
| LUSH Melting Snowman Luxury Bath Melt | get you some
| HOLI Design Unbreakable Mirror | get you some
| IKEA Vanilla Tea Lights
| IKEA Berry Tea Lights
| ELF Total Face Brush
| Jordana Fabuliner Liquid Eyeliner - 01 Black
| NYX Liquid Crystal Liner - 106 Crystal Hip
| Lancome Colour Design Lipstick - Ooh La La
| Lancome Le Lipstique Lip Colouring Stick with Brush - Charme
| Inouvi Liquid Lip Colour - Mod Squad
| Revlon Lip Crem - Sass Mauve
| Samples e.g. Beauty Diary Masks; Lancome Juicy Tube; Neutrogena Hand Cream etc.

What's on ma face?
Revlon ColorStay Velvet Creme - 002 Buff
Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer - Light
Bourjois Blush - Lilas D'or
UD Primer Potion
Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Wuad - 01 Sand
Estee Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow - 01 Pink Ice
Ardell Invisiband Lashes Glamour - Demi Wispies Black
Daiso Eyebrow Pencil - Brown
NYX Color Lip Balm - Merci

All products were purchased by yours truly :)

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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Thursday 29 November 2012

REVIEW | Revlon Lip Butters & DUPES?!

Click on the image to watch the video! 

Revlon Description:
| buttery balm with beautiful shiny colour
| hydrating mango, shea and coconut butter formula boosts lip moisture
| sheet to medium colour with a buttery shine
| pampering gel formula provides super charges hydration
| glides on lips buttery smooth
| available in 20 delicious shades

Packaging:
Pretty coloured packaging with a quilted pattern, which loosely resembles the colour of the lip product inside. There is a clear window at the top which allows you to see the colour inside. Black base with silver REVLON writing and silver tubing.

Scent:
There is a very slight vanilla scent and almost undetectable in some shades. Only noticeable when you stick it right up close to your nose.

Texture & Finish:
Smooth, creamy texture and glides nicely onto the lips. None of the shades feel grainy at all, not even the ones with shimmer. Although they have a 'balm' texture, the Lip Butters do not moisture the lips.

Pigmentation / Finish:
They provide very good and buildable pigmentation. The general trend is, the brighter the colour, the better the pigmentation. Please see swatches for reference. They give shiny finish, even the ones without obviously shimmer, without requiring an additional gloss on top.

Longevity:
These will last longer on my lips than a traditional tinted lip balm. The colour will fade throughout the day with talking and drinking liquids but won't completely disappear. The brighter, more pigmented colours act almost like a semi-stain. They won't last after a meal but didn't need retouching throughout the rest of the day.

Application:
Very easy application as they don't require a lip liner (although the brighter colours are so pigmented you almost feel like you should). Mistakes are easy to fix although I would recommend using a mirror with the brighter shades.

Details_
Availability: Priceline, Myers, Chemists - Chemist Warehouse etc.
Pricing: AU$21.95 RRP
** BUY 1 GET 1 FREE @ PRICELINE until 3 Dec 2012 **
** AU$18.39 & BUY 1 GET 1 FREE @ CHEMIST WAREHOUSE until 9 Dec 2012 **

Rating: 4/5
Repurchase? YES!

Products Mentioned:
NYX Color Lip Balm | get you some
NYX Tinted Lip Spa | get you some
Palladio Tinted Lip Balm | get you some
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter
- 005 Sugar Frosting
- 065 Creamsicle
- 025 Peach Parfait
- 045 Cotton Candy
- 080 Strawberry Shortcake
- 050 Berry Smoothie
- 075 Lollipop
- 010 Raspberry Pie
- 035 Candy Apple

What's on ma face?
Revlon ColorStay Velvet Creme - 002 Buff
Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Bronzer - Light
Bourjois Blush - Lilas D'or
UD Primer Potion
Estee Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Wuad - 01 Sand
Estee Lauder Pure Color EyeShadow - 01 Pink Ice
Ardell Invisiband Lashes Glamour - Demi Wispies Black
Daiso Eyebrow Pencil - Brown
NYX Color Lip Balm - Merci

All products were purchased by yours truly :)

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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Sunday 25 November 2012

Get Ready With Me | Purple Obsession

Hi guys,

I'm back with another Get Ready With Me (GRWM) video!

Hope you enjoy xo

click on the image to watch the video!

What's on ma face?
Nails | OPI - A Grape Fit! +  Ozotic - 530 {instagram}
Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller
Savoire Fair Concealer Duo & Powder - Light
MUFE HD Foundation - 118
NYX Eyeshadow Base - White w/ Pearl
Milani Runway Shadow - 10 Haute Couture
Revlon ColorStay Mineral Eye Shadow - 440 Smoky Quartz
Bourjois Single Round Eyeshadow - 08 Beige Rose
Jordana Fabuliner - 01 Black | win it!
Daiso High Curling Mascara
VS Volume FX Mascara
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara
Daiso Eyebrow Pencil
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer - Sunny
Revlon ColorStay Mineral Blush - 020 Petal
Guerlain Meteorites Travel Powder - 01 Mystic | win it!
NYX Mosaic Powder - 01 Highlighter
Maybelline Colour Sensational The Shine - 602 Beige Rose
Sigma Brushes | get you some

If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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Friday 23 November 2012

BLACK FRIDAY HAULING!

Hi all,

I have just had an awesome BLACK FRIDAY HAULING SESSION!

Sigma Brushes - coupon/discount code: BF2012
* FREE worldwide shipping
* VALID 22 - 23 November (Central Standard Time)
* FREE gift with purchase over $30 USD

I picked up the New Synthetic Kabuki Kit 5 Brushes | get you some

and the New Synthetic Precision Kit 5 Brushes | get you some

BeautyBay - 20% OFF STOREWIDE
* FREE worldwide shipping
* VALID 23 November
Alpha-H Liquid Gold
bareMinerals Buxom Time To Shine 6 Piece Collection

I really don't need anymore skincare or makeup .. but I was super keen on trying the Alpha-H Liquid Gold and the Buxom lipglosses that everyone loves! There are heaps more great deals but I was really good at controlling myself at BeautyBay.. unlike at iHerb..

iHerb - coupon/discount code: BNC512
* 10% OFF STOREWIDE
* $10 OFF for order over $40
* $5 OFF for order under $40
* FREE worldwide shipping for order over $60
* VALID until 27 November
Foundation BrushCore CollectionStarter SetStippling BrushExpert Face Brush

I am finally going to try the Real Techniques brushes - Foundation Brush, Core Collection, Starter Set, Stippling Brush, Expert Face Brush.
And also picked up some random items - Cococare 100% Coconut Oil, Queen Helene Jojoba Hot Oil Treatment, Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula Alcohol Free Toner. I absolutely love Witch Hazel and I'm excited to know that I can get Queen Helene products at iHerb! Now I don't have to worry about using up my Mint Julep Mask. I didn't order any this time because I still have quite a bit left in my current tube.

MUA Makeup Academy - coupon/discount code: MUA35
* 35% OFF STOREWIDE
* FREE worldwide shipping
Intense Glosses12 Shade Glitterball Palette12 Shade Glamour Days Palette24 Shade Immaculate Collection PaletteMUA lip linersLipstick Out There Plumping LipglossLip BoomBlusherPrimer BB Foundation
They're just some of the items I picked up.. Don't worry I'll do a full haul when I receive my package. I can't wait !!

Because of the time difference, there is still heaps of time to get your haul on!

What are you going to buy?!

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY HAULIN' GUYS! xo

Sunday 18 November 2012

October Empties

Hi guys!

I'm finally back with another video and it's going to be an Empties video just because I have been trying to use up a lot of my products lately. I don't think I have purchased any cosmetics/makeup in the past few months due to being super hectic busy with work and uni and also because I realised that I genuinely DO NOT NEED anymore makeup.. The only place I have shopped at lately is Lush .. and I am completely obsessed. All my fellow Lushies out there give me a YEAH!

I hope you enjoy this video ;)



Products Mentioned:
BBW Slatkin & Co Candle - Seaside Escape
Apsley & Company Fragrance Diffuser - Wisteria Jasmine
Johnson&Johnson 1 Day Acuvue Define - Vivid Style
BBW PocketBac Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitiser - Guava Grapefruit
Batiste Dry Shampoo - Blush
Lush H'Suan Wen Hua Hair Moisturiser
Cutex Base Coat
Lush Aqua Marina Face Cleanser
T.N.Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Avene Eau Thermale Thermal Spring Water
Lancome Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover
Naruko Narcissus Total Defence Repair Cream
Aquamoist Moisture Cream
Yes to Carrots C is for Clean Gentle Exfoliator Facial Cleanser
Lancome Genifique Youth Activator
Retrieve Cream
Lancome Teint Miracle Sample - 03
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturiser - Nude
Napolean Set Concealer - Look 2
L'oreal Lash Architect 4D
Maxfactor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush
Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Black Drama

What's on ma face?
{Get Ready With Me - Purple Obsession}


If you have any questions, suggestions or requests please feel free to leave me a comment! xo

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Sunday 2 September 2012

Review | Schick Hydro Silk Razor


Schick Description:
| hydrating
| incredibly close shave
| water-activated moisturising serum
| 5 curve-sensing blades with skin guards

What do I use it for?

I personally only like to shave my legs. For other areas, such as bikini, underarm and eyebrows, I prefer waxing. I did try the razor on my legs, bikini area and and underarm however, found it was only suitable for my legs.

How do I use it? I use this in the shower, as the moisturising serum is water-activated and did not actually realise I had to use a shaving gel as well. The tutorial video on BeautyHeaven did not use a shaving gel or cream, although I found out later, from the Schick website that you are still supposed to use one. So, my review will be based on using just the razor alone. I tried it on my underarm and bikini area only once, but I did try it on my legs a few times.

My verdict?

When I tried the razor on my underarm and bikini area, I had some irritation under my arms. I'm not sure if this is due to the actual razor or just the fact that I'm not used to shaving there. With the bikini area, I did like the way it felt after the shave but not the way the hair grew back. So for me, I still prefer waxing.
I really enjoyed using the razor for my legs, as it gave a really close shave with no cuts and it worked well on the curved areas of my legs. The moisturiser serum is great. It was very hydrating and made it a very smooth and comfortable shave. I was able to go almost a week without shaving again.
I didn't have any issues with the in-shower holder and found it quite handy. However, the moisturising serum did ooze out a little bit while I wasn't using it. I think it would benefit from an extra cap, I just use the plastic cover that it came with.
Great, quick, hydrating razor for the legs!

Rating: 3/5

This product was provided by BeautyHeaven for review purposes as part of their trial team. This review was posted on the BeautyHeaven Hydro Silk Razor by Schick product page. All opinions are 100% honest. Thanks for reading!

Have you tried the new Schick Hydro Silk Razor? What did you think?

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Tuesday 28 August 2012

Haul | Lush

While I was in Melbourne, I went to Lush for the first time in like three years and decided to pick up some items! I bought some skincare products because my skin was literally freaking out from the cold Melbourne weather and some other hair and body products which the Lush lady recommended.
I am currently using the Lush skincare that I purchased and I will be doing a review of ( My Month with Lush | Skincare ) very very soon so please stay tuned for that.
I hope you enjoy the haul video!


Also, I am a Lush newbie so if you have any products that is a must-have or holy grail for you that you would like to recommend, I'd love to hear it!

What'd I say?
| Aqua Marina Cleanser >>>
| Eau Roma Water Toner >>>
| Celestial Moisturiser >>>
| Grease Lightning Spot Treatment >>>
| Cupcake Fresh Face Mask >>>
| Dream Steam Tab Toner >>>
| Putty for your Hands >>>
| Lust Solid Perfume >>>
| Ro's Argan Body Conditioner >>>
| H'Suan Wen Hua Hair Treatment >>>
| Dirty Springwash Shower Gel >>>

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Still Blushful Giveaway

Just wanted to let you know that Still Blushful is having a LUMINail giveaway!


For more information click HERE or on the image above!
xo

Sunday 26 August 2012

Review | Lust Have It July

Hi beauties,

You may or may not have noticed that I did not do an unboxing video for July's Lust Have It bag. That is because I felt like they were taking over my channel; they seemed to be the only videos I was doing and they were starting to get boring. So I have decided that I am going to do unboxing posts where I show what I received in the box and then a review post when I've tried all the products.

So, this is my review for the July Lust Have It bag, which was orange!


baby foot RRP $29.95
To be honest, I haven't actually tried this product yet. I feel like my feet are not as bad as those in the promotional images and the peeling stage also scared me a little bit. I am keen on trying the product and seeing how it works. It would be especially awesome to have baby feet to show off pretty sandals during the Summer so I may still try the foot pack next month in preparation for the warmer months! :)

matrix mix-in shine RRP $20.98 / 89mL
I quite like the way this shine serum makes my hair look and feel. It made my hair look shiny and feel smooth, however, I don't think it actually did anything to make my hair structure healthier. I don't think it hydrated my hair to make it look naturally shinier or contribute to making my hair smoother in terms of combating frizz and reducing breakage by making my hair stronger. I think on the surface it did a good job but I still prefer my CHI Silk Infusion as it also doubles as a thermal protector or Davroe Moisture Senses Argan Oil as I feel like it actually improves the quality of my hair.

mirenesse velvet lip lift moisture shine RRP $39.95 / 4.5g
I actually really like this lipgloss and I didn't think I would. I would have preferred the hollywood red shade shown on the image but I did like the colour that I received which was a mauve-y nude shade; more nude than mauve, like one of those your lips but better colours. Just something really natural that you can pull off with any look and I also liked pairing it on top of brighter lipsticks to tone it down a little bit during the day. I found it to be quite moisturising and very comfortable on the lips, so not sticky or kind of heavy and gloopy at all. It is fairly pigmented for a lipgloss and very shiny. I'm not sure what the 'lift' is about though .. Would I repurchase? Not for $40 unfortunately .. but I do know that Mirenesse often have promotions on. They also have this VIP club thing that I have been intrigued about for so long .. I am just waiting for that absolutely miracle product to push me over the line and make me just want to sign up for it .. haven't found it yet.

avene eluage firming gel RRP $30 / 15mL
avene rich compensating cream RRP $35.95 / 50mL
avene cold cream RRP $35.95 / 400mL
Firstly, I love Avene products. They work wonders for dry, especially sensitive skin and their products are fairly luxurious for something you can find at Chemist Warehouse. However, the samples provided by LHI are way too small to notice any significant difference. Collectively, I love the scent of Avene products. It's very pleasant and not chemical smelling, but it's not fruity or floral and definitely not scented with a fragrance.
I used the firming gel on the 'lines' on my forehead which I know are part dehydration-lines and part worry-lines (because I subconsciously wrinkle my forehead .. I can't help it. I do it without realising). I don't have any other major 'deep lines' so I can't really say exactly how effective or ineffective the product is. I think it's partly my fault because I did put ageing as one of my concerns, but I feel like it was very relevant to my needs. I did try it however and to me it was a very rich cream, but it was still comfortable and didn't feel heavy or thick on my skin. I didn't react negatively to it however I didn't notice results either. My lines might not be deep enough or I just didn't have enough product to use it for the length of time required. I would not repurchase as I don't feel like it's necessary.
I really liked the rich compensating cream as it was light, not runny, but still very moisturising and sunk into the skin very quickly which is good for when you're in a hurry and you need to put other layers on afterwards such as sunscreen and makeup. I would repurchase this product if my skin became dry again, which it usually does during Winter. I would consider purchasing this for my trip to NY in November.. when I would really want my skin to be nice and hydrated. I know I can trust this cream to do that without it being to heavy for day time use.
The cold cream was a little bit of a let down for me. It failed to keep my dry, scaly legs (gross!) moisturised throughout the day. Also, I was initially confused because I thought cold cream was used to remove makeup .. but I guess there are other purposes as well. The 10mL sample really only allowed me to do one leg so that was a bit of a fail on LHI's part. I personally prefer body creams to lotions as they are thicker and more moisturising which is what I really need to keep my scales at bay!

Those are my thoughts for the July Lust Have It bag! I'd love to know if you subscribe to any beauty boxes or have tried any of the products mentioned above and your thoughts! Leave me some love, speak soon. xo

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Sunday 5 August 2012

Haul | Fashion & etc. - Forever New, Zara, Rubi Shoes, Target, My Chemist

HI!

Hope everyone's doing well. When I was in Melbourne I picked up some fashion goodies that I thought I'd share with you guys. I'm not super into fashion so I don't actually buy a lot of fashion related items and I've never done a fashion haul before but I quite like the items that I purchased so I hope you enjoy! Please let me know if you'd like to see more fashion hauls or if you think they're kind of boring. Thanks!

Click on the image to view my Fashion Haul video on youtube.com/peachsbeautyfamily! Don't forget to subscribe, it's free ;)
More cam-whoring below! Click on the images to enlarge.





What are your favourite fashion stores to shop at?
Melbourne girls, care to share your favourite secret fashion finds?!

What's on my face?
\ Maybelline SuperStay Makeup 24hr – Sand Beige
\ MAC Fix+
\ Urban Decay Primer Potion
\ MAC Eyeshadows - Blanc Type, Bisque, Omega, Rice Paper
\ Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
\ Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara in Black
\ Maybelline Expert Wear Pencil in Dark Brown
\ MAC Harmony Blush (as contour)
\ MAC Coygirl Blush
\ Sephora Sculpting Disk - Highlighter
\ Revlon Lip Butter  - 035 Candy Apple

xox peach
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instagram | peachsbeauty

Thursday 2 August 2012

Lotsa Empties/Pans & Mini Reviews!

Hi guys!

I've accumulated a huge bag of empties and pan products over the past few months so I'm just going to share them with you guys! I do a little bit of a mini review on each of the products so you can know how I feel about them. Also, I'll let you know if they're worth repurchasing or not :)

What products do you keep repurchasing after hitting pan?



Products mentioned
| VO5 Weather Resistant Volume & Lift  Styling Spray
| Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat milk
| Dove Summer Glow Lotion - Fair to Medium
| Kate Moss Sublime Body Lotion
| BBW Japanese Cherry Blossom Shower Gel
| Garnier Ultra Lift Anti-Wrinkle Roll-On
| Watsons Collagen Hydrating Toner
| Watsons Collagen Whitening & Hydrating Lotion
| Biotherm Aqua Source Super-Hydrating Micro-Fine Texture
| Sun Sense Daily Face Matte Formula SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Cream Oil-Free Base
| Lancome Bi-Facil Non-Oily Instant Cleanser for Sensitive Eyes
| Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
| Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Blush - Blushing Organics
| Physician's Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Blush - Rosy Organics
| Manicare GlamLips - Sunday Morning
| Crush Cosmetics Gel Eyeliner - Black
| Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eyeliner - Charcoal
| Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eyeliner - Brown
| Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara - 001 Blackest Black
| Benefit Bad Gal Lash - Black
| Maybelline The Falsies Waterproof Mascara - Black

What's on my face?
| Maybelline SuperStay Foundation
| MAC Coygirl Blush
| Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara
| Revlon Lip Butter in 035 Candy Apple

xox peach
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instagram | peachsbeauty

Thursday 26 July 2012

June FOTM & Update

Heya,

Hope you’re having a wonderful day. This month I’ve been doing a very simple and neutral look using only the products that I brought with me to Melbourne, including the new MAC products that I purchased from catchoftheday.com.au, which I featured in the last post/haul video. So you’ll be able to see how those products work as well as a little bit of an update about why I was in Melbourne for a month. The very cooool weather in Melbourne had me in a matte eyeshadow mood with the focus on creating rosy pink and brightly flushed cheeks using MAC Coygirl and matching pink or nude lips.

Click on the image to view my June FOTM video on youtube.com/peachsbeautyfamily! Don't forget to subscribe, it's free ;)

What’s on my face?
\ Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30
\ Maybelline SuperStay Makeup 24hr – Sand Beige
\ MAC Fix+
\ Kirkland Cheek Brush
\ Urban Decay Primer Potion
\ MAC Blanc Type Eyeshadow
\ Models Prefer Concealer Brush
\ MAC Bisque Eyeshadow
\ Sigma E45 - Small Tapered Blending Brush
\ MAC Omega Eyeshadow
\ Random Large Pencil Brush
\ MAC Rice Paper Eyeshadow
\ Ihana Small Flat Shader Brush
\ Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
\ Muji Travel Eyelash Curler
\ Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara in Black
\ Maybelline Expert Wear Pencil in Dark Brown
\ MAC Harmony Blush (as contour)
\ Lancome Blush Brush
\ MAC Coygirl Blush
\ Ihana Blush Brush
\ Sephora Sculpting Disk - Highlighter
\ Random Small Flat Powder Brush
\ Max Factor Xperience Sheer Glos Balm SPF10 in 06 Rose Quartz

How have you been doing your makeup this month?! Link me to a video or blogpost ;)
Have a great day!

Showdown: MAC Mischievous Mint vs. Australis Sweet Pea & Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Mini Review

Hi!

It’s time for another showdown! A showdown is where I pit compare two products which claim to do the same thing or which I believe do the same thing. I did cheat a little bit on this one as it’s more of a dupe than an actual showdown however I do compare the quality of the actual polishes.

Click on the image to view my Mint Polish Showdown video on youtube.com/peachsbeautyfamily! Don't forget to subscribe, it's free ;)

What’s on my face?
\ Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30
\ Maybelline SuperStay Makeup 24hr – Sand Beige
\ Manicare Purple Sponge
\ Savoire Faire Duo-Concealer and Powder Pot – Light/Medium
\ Urban Decay Primer Potion
\ MAC Eyeshadow – Blanc Type, Espresso, Mulch
\ Ihana Small Pencil Brush
\ Maybelline Expert Wear Pencil – Dark Brown
\ Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner – Intense Black
\ Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara – 01 Black
\ MAC Blush – Harmony (Contour), Coygirl
\ Ihana Blush Brush
\ Sephora Sculpting Disk –Light
\ Random Small Powder Brush
\ NYX Tinted Lip Spa – 03 Spirit

What’s in the video?
\ Australis Nail Colour – Sweetpea
\ MAC Nail Lacquer – Mischievous Mint
\ Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat

I want to know your favourite mint coloured nail polishes! Leave me a comment :)

xox peach
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Wednesday 11 July 2012

shrinking wallet is having a giveaway!

Shrinking Wallet is having a giveaway to celebrate her graduation!

The giveaway is open to Australian residents only and the prizes include the products shown below :)


Click on the image above to enter!

xo

Tuesday 10 July 2012

Haul | MAC


Click on the image to view my MAC Haul video on youtube.com/peachsbeautyfamily! Don't forget to subscribe, it's free ;)


T-B; L-R
1. Sheertone Blush - Coygirl
2. Powder Blush - Harmony
3. Sheertone Shimmer Blush - Dollymix
4. Matte2 Eye Shadow - Blanc Type
5. Frost Eye Shadow - Ricepaper
6. Matte Eye Shadow - Bisque
7. Matte Eye Shadow - Omega
8. Matte Eye Shadow - Espresso
9. Velvet Eye Shadow - Mulch
Click on the images for a close up view!

If you follow me on instagram /peachsbeauty/ or twitter  you would know that I recently purchased some MAC products, my first MAC eyeshadows in fact! It was quite exciting and I picked them up from CatchOfTheDay. They often have sale events on MAC products and other high and low end cosmetics and skincare brands. I tell you more about my experience with CatchOfTheDay in the video but I forgot to mention that shipping was $10. I believe this was flat rate although shipping will vary depending on the sale event. Generally my experience was good and the products arrived in good condition quicker than I expected (as I had experience a long shipping time with a previous purchase).

I hope you enjoy the video and don’t forget to rate and subscribe - it's free ;)! To see these products in action stay tuned for my June FOTM video/tutorial coming up next! Subscribe if you don’t want to miss it :)

DISCUSS| My MAC collection is quite limited so if you have any suggestions as to which products I should/absolutely need to purchase then please let me know!

xo
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What’s in the video?
\ MAC Blush | AUD$20
-       Harmony
-       Coygirl
-       Dollymix
\ MAC Eyeshadow | AUD$16
-       Blanc Type
-       Rice Paper
-       Bisque
-       Omega
-       Espresso
-       Mulch

What’s on my face?
\ Shiseido  Extra Smooth Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30
\ Maybelline SuperStay Makeup 24hr – Sand Beige
\ Manicare Purple Sponge
\ Garnier Anti-Dark Circle Roll-on – Light
\ Savoire Faire Duo-Concealer and Powder Pot – Light/Medium
\ L’oreal Infallible Powder SPF 20 – 662 Natural Buff
\ Urban Decay Primer Potion
\ MAC Eyeshadow – Bisque, Espresso, Rice Paper
\ Sigma E45 – Small Tapered Blending
\ Maybelline Expert Wear Pencil – Dark Brown
\ Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner – Intense Black
\ Lancome Le Crayon Khol – Noir
\ Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara – 01 Black
\ MAC Blush – Harmony (Contour), Coygirl
\ Ihana Blush Brush
\ Sephora Sculpting Disk –Light
\ Random Small Powder Brush
\ Max Factor Xperience Sheer Gloss Balm SPF 10 – 06 Rose Quartz