Current Favourites (April 2018)

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA, Worth the hype? by bymeneka

OK I KNOWWW I haven’t posted in a while, but that’s a story for another day because I am ready to get right into my new post: SOME MAKEUP AND SKINCARE THAT HAVE BEEN FAR ABOVE SUB PAR OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS.

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I just can’t churn through products fast enough to have monthly favourites/have enough items to constitute a blog post, so I’m just going to write them as a mental list forms that’s so long that I have to write it down.

Some of the products I’m going to be talking about were kindly gifted to me (they’ll have a *) but as always, I’m not obliged to talk about them, I just love ’em so darn muchly.

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2Sep2017

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

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

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!

palette

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6Nov2016

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

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

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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1Nov2016

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

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

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.

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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8Oct2016

Shop and Box Haul – Photos & Price Breakdown

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

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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22Sep2016

The Parcel by Marie Claire: Spring Edit

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, SUBSCRIPTIONBOXREVIEWS by bymeneka

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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28Aug2016

The Wooden Watch: ft. JORD Watches & Competition Details

Posted in REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

Hey frands!

So today’s blog post is a little different to the usual – it’s about watches. Just a simple timepiece can lift your overall look and give it an extra oomf. Over the past few years, watches have become a popular accessory, either as a statement piece or an accompaniment. I own a range of watches – both leather and metal – but have never seen let alone owned a wooden one. So, I was super excited to see what the Jord wooden watches were like!

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16Aug2016

Maybelline: Top 5 Faves

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

Haiii,

So Maybelline is 50% off at Priceline (Australian Drug Store) and I’ve been meaning to do this post for a while so I thought now would be the perfect timing!

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7Aug2016

3INA Haul

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

Hey guys!

I’m back with a 3INA (pronounced “mina”) haul! This brand is new to Aus and has been popping up in their own stores all over the place. I took a stroll around their perfectly colour-coordinated store the other day and picked up a few things that I thought you guys would be interested in!

ABOUT 3INA
Firstly, I want to talk about the brand and the stores themselves. 3INA is all about “freedom of expression” and stocks amazingly bright coloured mascara, polish and lipstick. All their products are under AUD$30 and are cruelty free. Most are vegan, with only the lipsticks containing beeswax.

3INA aren’t available in any other store other than their own stand-alone stores. These stores are completely white and all the products are broken up into categories – eyeshadows, blush, foundation etc, and then broken up once again according to colour. It is so, so satisfying to walk in and see everything so organised. It also makes it easier to shop. If one lipstick colour doesn’t work for you, it’s easier to find a shade lighter or darker. The atmosphere in there is great to shop in as well. I went in with friends who are very un-makeup-y and even they mentioned how much they enjoyed the space. There is no loud, pumping music like in Sephora or butt loads of people like in Mecca. Also, the prices are so reasonable!

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29Jul2016

Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lipsticks

Posted in MAKEUPBYMENEKA, REVIEWSBYMENEKA by bymeneka

Hiya friends!

Today’s post is in conjunction with a swatch video on my youtube channel which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/GIirp2bChBQ
Swatch video on my instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/p/BIXEGVuDWOI/?taken-by=bymeneka

So there are 8 colours in the range (in Australia) with each priced at RRP AUD $17.95. They have already started popping up in supermarkets and will be rolling out into Priceline and other chemists soon/ should already be there!

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