BYS Think Pink Eyeshadow Palette – an Anastasia Beverly Hills Dupe?

BYS has been KILLIN IT lately with their new releases and ranges being always on trend and at an amazingly affordable price. Their eyeshadow palettes have been immensely popular and seen as dupes for popular palettes, such as the Too Faced Sweet Peach Palette, Urban Decay Naked Palette etc

Now this one here is the BYS Think Pink palette and is an 8 shadow palette in a plastic case, not 16 and in a tin like the ones you’ve probably seen. Aaaaaaaaaaaand its RRP is only $6.95 – madness!

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Anastasia Beverly Hills: That Glow and Gleam Glow Kit Review

Since Anastasia Bev Hills and Norvina intend on making me bankrupt with their releases of Glow Kits, I thought I’d make this review about the OG kits – That Glow and Gleam for a point of reference.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Palette Volume 1: Review and Swatches (Darker skin)

Hey friends,

Before you read this post, make sure you have a watch of my first impressions and play around video for context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYGQPDCxPuk&t=925s

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Now that I’ve had this palette for a week with ample time to play, mix and understand what’s going on, it’s time for a more in-depth review and swatches! Continue reading

Kylie Cosmetics Kyshadow Bronze Palette: Review and Swatches (Darker Skin)

Kylie Jenner. I feel like everyone either loves her or loathes her. But her controversial life aside, it’s actually quite impressive to own such a makeup empire and personal brand.

This review is all about the Bronze palette! My review of the Burgundy palette is coming up soon so stay tuned!

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Urban Decay Blackmail Lipstick Palette: Review and Swatches (Darker skin)

Haii,

A while back (around mid-year), Mecca Maxima started stocking the Urban Decay Vice lipstick and liner range. It features 100 colours in a range of finishes and are $28 each – a great price for top notch lipsticks. Now, for Christmas, Urban Decay have come out with lipstick palettes featuring 12 shades of the Vice range. Urban Decay released 2 – Blackmail (available from Mecca and the one I have today) and Junkie (available from Sephora US).

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NYX Strobe of Genius illuminating palette: Review and Swatches (Darker Skin)

Guess what I haaaaaave?! The NEW (to Australia) NYX Strobe of Genius (like stroke of genius – ha ha) illuminating palette! I posted a photo on Instagram and some swatches on Snapchat and you guys were super intrigued so here is a review with swatches and the works.

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Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Naked palette: Review and Swatches (Darker Skin)

Drum roll please. Ladies and gentlehomies I present to you, the Urban Decay Ultimate Basics Naked palette! I picked this up during the Mecca Beauty Loop Level 3 Holiday pre-release but it will be available from Mecca on November 8th to everyone.

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If you like makeup even just a little you would know what a Naked palette is. There are currently 3 Naked palettes: 1,2,3 and smoky and Naked Basics 1 and 2 and now there is this 12 pan palette of perfection (in theory).
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Shop and Box Haul – Photos & Price Breakdown

Hai friends!

It’s been a while but I’ve made another youtube video! This one’s a little different as I go through my Shop and Box Haul and the costs associated. This is in NO WAY SPONSORED, nor did I receive any special treatment!

Have a click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaSji-Ei3xo&feature=youtu.be
And scroll down for photos and a price breakdown! (Please note that all prices are in USD) To view my order, click here: http://www.shopandbox.com/order/28130/

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The Parcel by Marie Claire: Spring Edit 

YASSS! My Spring edition of The Parcel has arrived! To be honest, as I have an annual subscription (paid for up front), I totally forgot that it was coming! What a pleasant surprise!!

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I had high expectations whilst opening this box up! I had a think about what kind of items would be included in a Spring themed box and my mind gravitated towards pink lipsticks, floral scented perfume and oils – natural products. Continue reading