MASK OF MAGNAMINTY | First Impression

Hey everyone

On Wednesday I put up a post on Instag asking you what your favourite/must have Lush products are. On Thursday I went into Lush and after umming and ahhing I left with a mask. I spent ages there looking at everything but the price put me off a bit :(. I despero wanted to try the Lush Cupcake Mask but I wasn't committed to purchasing it since it had to 1. Be kept in the fridge and 2. Had to be used in the month. Sadly, they didn't do samples for their fresh masks :(. So, instead I purchased..

The Mask of Magnaminty

I was shocked when I saw it in store.. It's actually so tiny! It was also $16.95 which is OK for Lush but I was hoping for a larger tub. But I was very impressed regardless, and you'll soon see why!

I was excited to use my MoM that night so, before my shower I wiped away my eye makeup with Garnier's Miccelar Water. In the shower I cleansed/removed my makeup with my Natio Young Cleanser (the Lush lady recommended removing your makeup so MoM doesn't have to fight the barrier of makeup). I skipped the toner and moisturiser this time and went for MoM instead.

I was first surprised at how little you need to cover your face. A generous sized teaspoon size covered my face with a medium thick layer. MoM makes you look like Shrek with some small chunky bits but it's defs worth it. The instructions say leave it for 5 to 10 minutes, and I left it for the full 10. Be careful though bebs koz some MoM did fall off my face when I was applying it so defs do it in the bathroom not the bedroom like I did. Sorry mummm <3

After the 10 minutes were up, I removed MoM with a warm face cloth in circular motions (so the rough bits can exfoliate)

Instructions

The goodness that goes into MoM

I have combination skin and after using this beb my skin felt amazeballs. It felt sooo clean and soft. I would use it everyday if I could but the Lush lady said dry skin should use it 1-2 times a week and oily skin up to 3 times, so I plan to use it twice a week only. 

I followed up with my Natio Young Moisturiser. Although this is oil free, I often wake up with an oily nose but, this morning (Friday), I didn't. And I can definitely say this is due to the cleanser.

Do I recommend you buy this? Of course. I love it. And will continue to repurchase if it keeps giving me these feels. If it starts to eventually break me out, you'll hear about it on my instag. I love that Lush let you return this product provided you have a receipt if it doesn't work for your skin. The lady said you could have even used half, and they will still return it. At this stage I have no intention of returning it since it works so well <3

Well that's all from me for now

I'd love to hear about your Lush experiences

Keep up on Instag: @thebeautydiariesx

Much love

Chantelle x

40 BEAUTY QUESTIONS

Hey everybody

Today is Wednesday the 2nd of July, though this post won't be published until way later

It is 4 degrees in Canberra and very very cold so..

I am staying in with my pyjamas and bath robe and writing blog posts/watching house husbands/eating chocolate/loving life

Well lets get on with it

PS. I tag all of you xo

QUESTION 1 - WHAT FOUNDATION DO YOU USE?

My fave everyday foundation is Revlon Colorstay in Sand Beige. Sometimes I jazz it up with True Match in Vanilla or, when I am going out, I use Estee Lauder Double Wear in Ecru.

QUESTION 2 - HOW ABOUT CONCEALER?

I have been using the Wake Me Up concealer by Rimmel. Again, if I am going out, I use my sample of the MAC Prolongwear concealer. I will be defs purchasing this when I run out of the concealers I already own.

QUESTION 3 - DO YOU KNOW YOUR UNDERTONE COLOUR?

I have neutral undertones.

QUESTION 4 - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF FAKE EYELASHES?

I have only worn them once out to dinner. It started to come off. It was horrible. I would only wear them again if I was going somewhere nice/fancy for the night where I know photos will be taken. Otherwise not worth it imo.

QUESTION 5 - DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO CHANGE YOUR MASCARA EVERY 3 MONTHS?

Yes but I have 1000 mascaras and don't use them everyday so I'm guilty of not abiding by this rule :')

PS. I can't make that ^ not have a white border :'(

QUESTION 6 - WHAT BRAND OF MASCARA DO YOU USE?

I use Maybelline Falsies but when I wear makeup for the whole day (ie. lunch and dinner) I use my sample of Benefit's They're Real which i loooooove.

QUESTION 7 - SEPHORA OR MAC?

No Sephora here sadly :( I'm a MAC girl

QUESTION 8 - DO YOU HAVE A MAC PRO CARD?

Lol no I wish :(

QUESTION 9 - WHAT TOOLS DO YOU USE IN MAKEUP APPLICATION?

Hmmm. Mainly my Beauty Blender and a range of Real Techniques and Elf Brushes. Also my MAC 217 which is refs my fave brush in my collection <3

QUESTION 10 - DO YOU USE A MAKEUP BASE/PRIMER FOR THE EYES?

Yep. Unless I am using Color Tattoos in which I don't. I otherwise use the Elf Eyelid Primer, NYX Milk jumbo eye pencil or Benefit's Stay Don't Stray primer.

QUESTION 11 - FOR THE FACE?

Yep. I have a number of primers I love. Lately I have been rotating between the Elf Mineral Primer, Maybelline Age Rewind and Garnier Perfect Blur.

QUESTION 12 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE EYESHADOW COLOUR OR SHADE?

It will always and forever be Stila Kitten.

QUESTION 13 - DO YOU USE PENCIL OR LIQUID LINER?

Both! Liquid on the top lash and pencil in my tightline/waterline

QUESTION 14 - HOW OFTEN DO YOU POKE YOUR EYES WITH AN EYELINER PENCIL?

Rarely :/

QUESTION 15 - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PIGMENT EYESHADOWS?

Love my 2 MAC babies but they can get messy and I always worry I'll spill them :(

QUESTION 16 - DO YOU USE MINERAL MAKEUP?

Nope :/

QUESTION 17 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LIPSTICK?

MAC Rebel <3

QUESTION 18 - HOW ABOUT LIP GLOSS?

Loving my nude lipgloss set called EGYPT by NP Set

QUESTION 19 - WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BLUSH TO USE?

I swear none that I own are pigmented enough to my liking. But I can't afford to buy more! I have been liking Benetint for my flushed needs.

QUESTION 20 - DO YOU BUY YOUR MAKEUP ON EBAY?

Nope! Too risky. Might buy a cheap palette though for funsies/

QUESTION 21 - DO YOU LIKE DRUGSTORE MAKEUP?

Of course!

QUESTION 22 - DO YOU GO TO CCO'S (COSMETIC COMPANY OUTLETS)?

Nope.. None here :/

QUESTION 23 - DID YOU EVER CONSIDER TAKING MAKEUP CLASSES?

Yep but gotta finish uni first :/

QUESTION 24 - ARE YOU CLUMSY IN PUTTING ON MAKEUP?

Winging eyeliner for sures

QUESTION 25 - NAME A MAKEUP CRIME THAT YOU HATE

Foundation line at the neck :P

QUESTION 26 - DO YOU LIKE COLOURFUL SHADES OF MAKEUP OR NEUTRAL ONES?

I'll always be a neutral girl but I do like bright lips. I like experimenting with brights but don't have it in my to wear it in public.

QUESTION 27 - WHICH CELEBRITY ALWAYS HAS GREAT MAKEUP?

Kim Kardash sorry to say xoxo

QUESTION 28 - IF YOU HADTO LEAVE THE HOUSE WEARING ONLY ONE MAKEUP ITEM, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

BB cream to cover dem blemishes/uneven skin tone

QUESTION 29 - COULD YOU EVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT ANY MAKEUP ON?

Of course, I do that all the time

QUESTION 30 - DO YOU THINK YOU LOOK GOOD WITHOUT MAKEUP ON?

Yes! Love the skin you're in bebs

QUESTION 31 - IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE BEST MAKEUP LINE?

Maybelline or Chichi for cheaps.. Mac or Benefit for expenso

QUESTION 32 - WHAT DO YOU THINK OF MAKEUP?

It's fun to experiment and play around with. It can boost confidence but it shouldn't define who we are. We are all beautiful with or without it. It should be used to enhance our natural features. Not conceal them xoxo

QUESTION 33 - HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU WASH YOUR FACE DAILY?

Day n night woop woop so twice

QUESTION 34 - WHAT SKIN TYPE DO YOU HAVE?

Combination

QUESTION 35 - WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT FACIAL WASH?

Natio Young Cleanser

QUESTION 36 - DO YOU EXFOLIATE?

Um no, not religiously :(

QUESTION 37 - WHAT BRAND DO YOU USE?

Natio for skin care

QUESTION 38 - WHAT MOISTURISER DO YOU USE?

Natio Young moisturiser :P

QUESTION 39 - DO YOU HAVE FRECKLES?

No I wish :(

QUESTION 40 - DO YOU USE EYE CREAM?

Nope.. Should I be? :P

- x -

Omg I just wrote sooo much :P

At least it kept my hands warm on this cold day

Keep up on Instag: @thebeautydiariesx

Much love

Chantelle

THEY'RE REAL VS. FALSIES | High end vs. drugstore

- Hey everyone -

Today's post will be a review/comparison on

Benefit's They're Real

and

Maybelline The Falsies

I have heard soooo much about both of these and both are a favourite in the high end/drug store world. I had been using my Revlon Photoready Mascara for a long time and it was drying out so, when I went to the Chemist Warehouse 50% off sale, I grabbed Falsies as I had heard soo much about it. Likewise, I had heard so much about Benefit's They're Real. I had never tried Benefit so I bought their Beauty Score set from the US site. This included some of their favourites such as Hoola, Benetint, the Porefessional and, of course, They're Real.

Before mascara - Never noticed those tiny lumps on my eyelid before but fair sure they are just a small irritation from makeup remover wipes! They don't hurt at all and are nothing to be worried about. Sozza if they look gross :'(

I applied both mascaras using the same method. I kinda rotated the wand as I did it (what Shaaanxo does). I put the same amount of mascara on each eye :)

First up is Benefit's They're Real!

Cute sample size

After one coat - Very natural, I likey

2 coats - Love!

After two coats They're Real looks gorj! My lashes are separated and thick. They aren't spidery or clumpy. From a distance (ie. not in zoom photography) they definitely look like falsies and are nice and curled, despite that I did not curl them!

Now time for Maybelline's The Falsies

From Google koz it went dark when it was time to photograph it :P

1 coat of falsies - Fairly separated

After 2 coats - Not my fave

Not the best photo I'm sorry but Falsies let me down. Mind you, I do absolutely love this mascara and will continue to use but there is no comparison to Benefit's They're Real. It may be the way I applied it, or it may have been applied too thick but Falsies came out thick and clumpy and, sadly reminded me of Younique Mascara which I have seen online :'(

Final verdict

Maybelline is great for the price. It is about $20 but on sale I grabbed it for $10. On the other hand, in Myer, Benefit's They're Real is $38!. But.. As you know, you get what you pay for. I will continue to use Maybelline for when I'm at work or when I won't be wearing makeup for long. When I will be out at dinner or at events I will definitely by wearing my They're Real. When this sample runs out, I will for sure be purchasing this on the US Benefit site as it is there for $23, which is only a little more than Maybelline. 

What do you guys think?

Have you tried either of these mascaras?

Would love to hear your opinions.

Hit me up on my Instag: @thebeautydiariesx

Much love,

Chantelle xo

THE ONLY MAC PRODUCT YOU NEED

For us beauties on a budget, M.A.C. is not a brand we reach for often..

I mean paint pots are around $40 and are similar to $13 Color Tattoos

Concealers are over $30 when drugstores are $10ish 

and their lipsticks are $36 when you can get Rimmel's on sale for $5 each!

In other words, there are many dupes/cheaper alternatives for M.A.C. products.

In my opinion however, there is one product you need. One product that doesn't compare to its cheaper versions. This product has 1000 and 1 uses. And is one of M.A.C.'s "cheaper" products. It is their..

FIX PLUS SPRAY

In my opinion this product is great! I have had it for I think 3 months now and I use it virtually everyday, and have only used 1/4 of the bottle! I was initially going to buy the Elf Setting Spray but reviews said it is nothing compared to the Fix Plus Spray so I bought it. It was $27 in Myer.

I have read that this spray can be used for your hair! I personally do not use it for that purpose :P I use fix+ to pick up loose pigments, intensify less pigmented eyeshadows, and as a finishing spray. I looooove that when I spray this beb I can touch my face and scratch my nose and it doesn't feel like I have foundation on/it doesn't rub off. I also love that it can convert my matte foundations into a dewy finish, which I have been loving lately (I look much more glowy/alive). I have used this with the dream pure, true match, colorstay and double wear and it works a charm. On non-makeup days I like to spray fix+ for a little refresh.

This will definitely be a repurchase for me! And I highly recommend it. If you have it already, let me know what you think.

Until next time, keep updated on my Instagram: @thebeautydiariesx

Much love,

Chantelle