So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
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Showing posts with label Illamasqua. Show all posts
Summer Favourites
Yes, it's summer! And I've been waiting all year for summer... despite the fact that I'm kind of missing the winter chill but nevertheless, this means.. trips to the beach, endless days of sunshine (of course!), ice cold drinks and most importantly slapping on that sunscreen!
So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
So... since summer in Sydney is getting pretty humid and sticky. Make up wise, I've been keeping it minimal and natural.. as usual! Here are a few things I use / carry along with me on the regular.
Illamasqua's Satin Primer.
Hello! *big waves!* I'm feeling somewhat positive since I got a huge chunk of work out of the way (best feeling aye?) and today I got an awesome package from Australis - just in time to enlighten my day!
If you're curious and also want to keep up to date with me (regardless if it's beauty or not! Follow me on instagram @jolinemelina)
Anyways, long story short. Thanks to those who have responded to my last post and also been comforting me! (I really appreciate all your kind words!) It's been a hella long long time since I last blogged and... I've had this post sitting in my drafts for a while and thought, since I could squeeze in a bit of time today - why not?! :D
Anyways! I've found love with Illamasqua's Satin Primer after searching for a good primer. This was lovingly gifted from my beloved cousin! (So, Thanks Mel! - You're awesome!)
First things first, It's not the first time I've tried this primer. I actually purchased this primer on Boxing Day last year but I had to return the primer back since it was expired (more mentioned in this last post here) but nevertheless, Mel purchased this primer as a surprise (knowing that I needed a new primer) and I've finally have a new fresh (and one that is not expired!) Illamasqua primer to use!!! :D Yay!
When I first tried this primer all I can say was... 'It's freaking amazing!' and it's still amazing today. I try not to use it everyday because for the scarce amount I get for the price paid for, I try to use it on occasions where a primer is really essential. (Note those days where your make up HAS to be perfect). Other than that I just use my Face of Australia primer (not my favourite but I'm trying to use it up).
Illamasqua's Satin Primer applies on so smoothly and also has a nice velvety watery touch which creates this soft canvas for my face - all prepped and ready for foundation. Recently, I've purchased Illamasqua's Skin Base Foundation and I have to say that together with the Satin Primer - it works wonders! Let alone, the Skin Base foundation makes my face looks heaps flawless! (Note that I'll probably blog about this foundation later!)
You don't need a large amount of primer, probably a pea size to a pea size and a half is enough to cover your entire face. The texture of the primer is watery and smooth so, that being said - a little goes a long way.
So far I have not experienced any breakouts and also my foundation stays on significantly much longer (compared to the other primers I've used) I could go a whole 8 hours and my foundation and face will still look somewhat fresh.
What I also like about this primer is that it contains UVA and UVB filters to protect yourself from the harsh sun. Not to mention, it does not contain any parabens or silicone. (Which I noticed when I was using the Smashbox primer - which made me breakout).
I've taken photos with this primer underneath and I don't get that reflective ghostly look. I'm not sure if it's because this does not contain SPF's or because the UVA and UVB filters act as different agent in this primer... but so far so good. (Let me know if you could clarify something about this!)
In the past I found that the other primers that I've used: Smashbox, Face of Australia, Natio & Benefit - just to name a few, didn't work as well and I didn't really see a difference.
Just so you know, Illamasqua's primers come in a Satin & Matte Finish. I chose Satin because I find that the finish suits my oily skin better and I like the dewy finish as opposed to the Matte finish which didn't really give my face any dimension.
Coming at $35AU for 30mls I'm highly sceptical about repurchasing it despite how awesomely in love I am with it. I think if it was probably significantly cheaper I would stock up on it! But... seeing that it's my favourite primer, I think I'll fork out some cash for this beauty.
Anyways, that sums up my review on the Illamasqua Satin Primer. Hopefully I can have some posts up soon to keep you guys occupied. I know it's been a while since I did a review, so I try and keep you guys posted. Any specific requests and also any enquiries feel free to pop a message on my Facebook page. I know I haven't been active on there but I do check whenever I get a notification!
*Disclaimer: This product has been kindly gifted to me by my cousin.
If you're curious and also want to keep up to date with me (regardless if it's beauty or not! Follow me on instagram @jolinemelina)
Anyways, long story short. Thanks to those who have responded to my last post and also been comforting me! (I really appreciate all your kind words!) It's been a hella long long time since I last blogged and... I've had this post sitting in my drafts for a while and thought, since I could squeeze in a bit of time today - why not?! :D
Anyways! I've found love with Illamasqua's Satin Primer after searching for a good primer. This was lovingly gifted from my beloved cousin! (So, Thanks Mel! - You're awesome!)
First things first, It's not the first time I've tried this primer. I actually purchased this primer on Boxing Day last year but I had to return the primer back since it was expired (more mentioned in this last post here) but nevertheless, Mel purchased this primer as a surprise (knowing that I needed a new primer) and I've finally have a new fresh (and one that is not expired!) Illamasqua primer to use!!! :D Yay!
Illamasqua's Satin Primer applies on so smoothly and also has a nice velvety watery touch which creates this soft canvas for my face - all prepped and ready for foundation. Recently, I've purchased Illamasqua's Skin Base Foundation and I have to say that together with the Satin Primer - it works wonders! Let alone, the Skin Base foundation makes my face looks heaps flawless! (Note that I'll probably blog about this foundation later!)
You don't need a large amount of primer, probably a pea size to a pea size and a half is enough to cover your entire face. The texture of the primer is watery and smooth so, that being said - a little goes a long way.
So far I have not experienced any breakouts and also my foundation stays on significantly much longer (compared to the other primers I've used) I could go a whole 8 hours and my foundation and face will still look somewhat fresh.
What I also like about this primer is that it contains UVA and UVB filters to protect yourself from the harsh sun. Not to mention, it does not contain any parabens or silicone. (Which I noticed when I was using the Smashbox primer - which made me breakout).
I've taken photos with this primer underneath and I don't get that reflective ghostly look. I'm not sure if it's because this does not contain SPF's or because the UVA and UVB filters act as different agent in this primer... but so far so good. (Let me know if you could clarify something about this!)
In the past I found that the other primers that I've used: Smashbox, Face of Australia, Natio & Benefit - just to name a few, didn't work as well and I didn't really see a difference.
Just so you know, Illamasqua's primers come in a Satin & Matte Finish. I chose Satin because I find that the finish suits my oily skin better and I like the dewy finish as opposed to the Matte finish which didn't really give my face any dimension.
Coming at $35AU for 30mls I'm highly sceptical about repurchasing it despite how awesomely in love I am with it. I think if it was probably significantly cheaper I would stock up on it! But... seeing that it's my favourite primer, I think I'll fork out some cash for this beauty.
Anyways, that sums up my review on the Illamasqua Satin Primer. Hopefully I can have some posts up soon to keep you guys occupied. I know it's been a while since I did a review, so I try and keep you guys posted. Any specific requests and also any enquiries feel free to pop a message on my Facebook page. I know I haven't been active on there but I do check whenever I get a notification!
Til Later!
Love. J
*Disclaimer: This product has been kindly gifted to me by my cousin.
New Found Love with Illamasqua and a Rant.
Hi guys! It's been a while..... I know. I've been 'relaxing' and also celebrating a bit since it is 2013! Crap, time flies so fast! A few minor and exciting things has happened over the new years break and all. As usual I'm ALWAYS on instagram (follow me if you haven't! @jolinemelina) more than me blogging away here.
Hopefully with the holiday time I still have remaining before Uni starts, I will try to post more often here. (Do you remember when I use to post often? Yeah, I've been lazy. But I do miss this blog!)
So... I was after a bright fuschia lipstick for a while since (I'm assuming) everyone's has been going crazy about MAC's Girl About Town (for some reason... considering it's summer and everyone likes bright colours? I don't know, but there's been a bit of a hype from what I've seen.)
Anyways, I actually wanted to get MAC's Girl About Town cause it would look so nice with my current MAC collection I have going on but, I was like... 'I think I'll try something from Illamasqua for once' so I did. I purchased this beautiful fuschia lippy in the Shade 'Corrupt' for $25AU. (I'm pretty sure for those who follow me on Instagram you would've seen me post this!)
It was on Boxing Day whilst taking my relatives to go sight seeing around Sydney and I popped by the Illamasqua counter at Myer Sydney. Let me just say that - despite it being Boxing Day (you know people all going crazy over sales and SA's going nuts) the MUA at Illamasqua was really arrogant... I was after a few things so I told him but after how he addressed my needs and also what I wanted, he was so hesitant to not deal with my needs even though I'm there to pay for the products he represents, let alone he didn't seem like he wanted to help me at all. I was so frustrated but I continued to make a purchase since I needed some staples. (Urgh, End of Mini Rant)
Anyways, I really needed a new primer. I tried on the Stain Primer and loved it so I purchased that first. Not shortly after arriving home I found that my primer was 3 months expired. I called up Myer and also was hung up on three times since the call did not make it through to Illamasqua's counter. By the 4th time I finally got to someone at Illamasqua and the call cut off? I was so persistant at this point and also furious, I called for the 5th time and FINALLY someone answered me, I obviously told them about what happened and they said they will refund/exchange blah blah. You get the point.
The most annoying thing for me is that I had to go all the way back to Illamasqua (since there is only 1 counter in the whole of Sydney) and get a refund. I was going to get a new primer but since the MUA was being arrogant and also the idea that I might be copping another expired primer just put me off. Let alone, I cannot explain the countless times I've experienced such horrible customer service at Myer. Let alone, the Myer store at City (Pitt St). It really frustrates me because I'm there to give my hard earned cash to buy products that I wanna enjoy but get put off but crappy customer service. It sucks. Anyways, I'm done with this rant. I ended up sticking with one Illamasqua product which I'm so in love with now but I'm going to be forever put off by buying from the Illamasqua counter. I think I'll just do my Illamasqua shopping online.
Hopefully with the holiday time I still have remaining before Uni starts, I will try to post more often here. (Do you remember when I use to post often? Yeah, I've been lazy. But I do miss this blog!)
So... I was after a bright fuschia lipstick for a while since (I'm assuming) everyone's has been going crazy about MAC's Girl About Town (for some reason... considering it's summer and everyone likes bright colours? I don't know, but there's been a bit of a hype from what I've seen.)
Anyways, I actually wanted to get MAC's Girl About Town cause it would look so nice with my current MAC collection I have going on but, I was like... 'I think I'll try something from Illamasqua for once' so I did. I purchased this beautiful fuschia lippy in the Shade 'Corrupt' for $25AU. (I'm pretty sure for those who follow me on Instagram you would've seen me post this!)
Anyways, I've been wearing it every now and then cause the colour has that in-your-face fuschia which I'm not that flamboyant to wear on a daily basis.
The formulation of this lipstick is quite dry (so you'll need a little bit of lip balm to have it applied on smoothly) considering that it's a matte lippy it has amazing staying power. I wore this lippy on a day out to the city and it was on my lips for a good 4-5 hours. When eating and drinking it didn't come off my lips completely but was still intact as opposed to many other lipsticks I've used.
Packaging wise, the lipstick looks luxurious and elegant (well in my opinion). It's has this classic vibe to it (or is it just me?) and something a little unique to what I have (and what I have is mainly MAC lippies and Revlon Lip Butters). Would I repurchase another Illamasqua lipstick? Yes! Love the formulation!
Despite the fact that I dearly love MAC lipsticks, I think I've found new love in Illamasqua lipsticks. I usually get my MAC lippies from the US (cause the prices in AUS are ridiculous) and comparing MAC's AUS RRP of $36 and Illamasqua price (which has been lowered down due do the 'Fair Price for Beauty campaign') at a decent $25AU I think Illamasqua's lippies are quite good.
I'm looking forward to trying more things from Illamasqua and I thought, since we're on the topic of Illamasqua. I would like to share with you my negative experience I had on Boxing Day. So if you want to read on, please read on if not you can stop here. LOL
So yeah, I wanted to share about my experience with Illamasqua (being a first timer with them) and also the Myer City Store in Sydney. I thought this would be somewhat relevant and I didn't want to make a whole seperate post and all... but here it goes.
It was on Boxing Day whilst taking my relatives to go sight seeing around Sydney and I popped by the Illamasqua counter at Myer Sydney. Let me just say that - despite it being Boxing Day (you know people all going crazy over sales and SA's going nuts) the MUA at Illamasqua was really arrogant... I was after a few things so I told him but after how he addressed my needs and also what I wanted, he was so hesitant to not deal with my needs even though I'm there to pay for the products he represents, let alone he didn't seem like he wanted to help me at all. I was so frustrated but I continued to make a purchase since I needed some staples. (Urgh, End of Mini Rant)
Anyways, I really needed a new primer. I tried on the Stain Primer and loved it so I purchased that first. Not shortly after arriving home I found that my primer was 3 months expired. I called up Myer and also was hung up on three times since the call did not make it through to Illamasqua's counter. By the 4th time I finally got to someone at Illamasqua and the call cut off? I was so persistant at this point and also furious, I called for the 5th time and FINALLY someone answered me, I obviously told them about what happened and they said they will refund/exchange blah blah. You get the point.
The most annoying thing for me is that I had to go all the way back to Illamasqua (since there is only 1 counter in the whole of Sydney) and get a refund. I was going to get a new primer but since the MUA was being arrogant and also the idea that I might be copping another expired primer just put me off. Let alone, I cannot explain the countless times I've experienced such horrible customer service at Myer. Let alone, the Myer store at City (Pitt St). It really frustrates me because I'm there to give my hard earned cash to buy products that I wanna enjoy but get put off but crappy customer service. It sucks. Anyways, I'm done with this rant. I ended up sticking with one Illamasqua product which I'm so in love with now but I'm going to be forever put off by buying from the Illamasqua counter. I think I'll just do my Illamasqua shopping online.
End of Rant.
Anywho, on a brighter side I'm glad I'm happy with my lippy now! Hope to see you guys soon in my next post!
Love, J
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