[CLOSED] Just Plain Delirious' Christmas Giveaway!

Yes you've heard right, I'm holding a Christmas giveaway! It's just to say thanks for those who have stuck by my blog for the past year as well as also a thank you giveaway during this time leading up to Christmas!

I've been super busy and lacking in regular posts, so to make up for it, I'm holding a giveaway! Nothing too big but hopefully this is will be a decent giveaway!

There will be two winners. First Prize will be One for a iDivine Palette (of your choice) & One Blush from Sleek MakeUp (of your choice)

2nd Prize will be a Real Techniques Travel Essentials Brush Kit. 

I will purchase these upon drawing out a winner and once I've confirmed that I've had the correct details. It's easier for me to have them purchased and shipped so I don't have to pay for any additional postage costs on my end. 

Also this giveaway will be drawn on 25/12 at 9pm (EST Sydney Time) 

The giveaway will only commence with there are at least 15 unique entries. 

Disclaimer: Images of Giveaway Prizes have been obtained from Google Images from various sources. Items are purchased with my own money and I am not reimbursed or given any additional money for mentioning these products. 

A Long Awaited Inglot Haul.

Hi all! It's been way too long since I last blogged! I've been procrastinating in posts and also as usual being a huge busy bee. I've finally finished my second year at University and I've finally got myself a new car! I've been dying to post something but was still articulating and editing my images as well as finding the right time to post since my schedule has been jam packed considering that I've been given more shifts at work leading up to the busy Christmas Season. 

Anywho, to kick off my come back - I've been awaiting to post this Inglot haul which I kind of collected during August - Late September. Talk about a huge lag, I've finally compiled some things that I've bought and also being an Inglot virgin - no doubt I was highly impressed and I have to say that they're awesome. 

Their quality is amazing and also their prices are not surprisingly expensive. Compared to MAC. I would definitely go for Inglot if you're looking for that high end quality but don't want that huge price tag MAC offers. 

A few of the items were from IMATS earlier this year in August and the rest were pick ups whilst being near the Inglot stand at Bondi Junction. I'm not going to go into too much detail but just a little overview of the products. 

I didn't take an individual shot of the Matte Top Coat but I can say that the Inglot Matte Top Coat is the bomb diggity. Best Matte Top Coat I've ever tried. It lasts pretty well on my nails, roughly a week without chipping. 

I've been eyeing the Freedom System for a while (ever since my friend Lisa bought an 8 palette Freedom System at IMATS I was so tempted.) In late September, I finally got my hands on it and bought 2 eyeshadows just as a starter. I haven't decided on the other 2 colours to fill it with so it's blank for now, until I can find something unique. As you can see the chips and scratches on the eyeshadows I had a tough time trying to move them in and out of the palette. I'm a huge noob and knew that I can use the lid to shift them out. The brown eyeshadow is a bitch to move out of the palette so I literally need a bobby pin to crank that one out. The shimmery pearl shadow is a dream to take out of the palette only using the magnetic corner to gently shift the shadow out. Overall, this palette is great for travelling and I like the quad and the ability to switch shadows and stuffs.  

Swatches of 402 (Shimmer), 30 (Pearl)

The Flakie Polish in 203 was an awesome addition to my obsession with flakie polishes. I also picked this one up at IMATS this year. Bought it for $11 at IMATS. Awesome quality polish I have to add!

The Inglot lip glosses are my favourite, considering being a person who isn't a huge fan of lip glosses. I discovered 100 at IMATS earlier this year when I was after a nice nudey pink gloss. I instantly fell in love with the colour considering it was something I was looking for - as well as the awesome formula and irresistible strawberry scent. It's the type of scent you want to open up the lip gloss and sniff all day. I do that..... 

I have to say that the Sleek Creams are my favourite range out of their glosses. It glides on nicely and also has a pretty decent staying power. It's also moisturising so +1 for that too! 

Their formula is way better than any other gloss I've tried to date they're decently priced coming at $22AUD. 100 is a shade which I picked up at IMATS for $15. Best lip gloss ever. As for the Sleeks and Sleeks VLC - they're similar but obviously a different range. I found that the VLC's are much more on the shimmery/pearly side and also the Sleeks are more shimmer/metallic (If that makes sense).  I've used up half the tube of the 100 already and that's a new record for me. I'm one of those people who never finish lip glosses because I'm always switching around and stuff. Oh, and add my YSL Glossy Stain to the 'most used lip glosses' these two are my all time favs!  

The scents of these lip glosses are uniquely pleasant, as I mentioned.  I found that the Sleek Creams have this awesome strawberry scent which is irresistible compared to the Sleeks and Sleeks VLC which kind of have a plasticy scent - it's not a huge turn off but the Sleek Creams are much more desirable in scent. 

Swatches of 76, 100, 45.

That concludes my Inglot haul! I'm just finishing up with some more posts that I need to put together. I'll be back real soon so keep an eye out! In the meantime, let me know if there's any other posts you would like to see!

Be back real soon!

Love, J 

Going Total Intensity with Prestige Cosmetics

Prestige is a cosmetics brand that I see regularly when I'm in Priceline, it's not one I actually pay close attention to only because their prices for their cosmetics don't really appeal to me (a bit expensive and comparable price range to Bourjois) but I'm always drawn towards either Australis, Face of Australia and Essence when I'm there. 

Anyways! These eyeshadows were sent to me and I've been putting them to the test for the past week or two. I wanted to see how good Prestige cosmetics really are and are they worth paying a little bit extra as opposed to other brands being offered at Priceline. They're pretty much considered the 'high end cosmetics brand at a drugstore' one Australian Beauty Blogger quoted (don't remember who). 

Hocus Pocus (Left) & Crave (Right) in Pan. 

Prestige claims that... The Total Intensity Eyeshadow Collection consist of long-lasting, cream-pigmented powders that use duo-chrome pigment, an advanced colour technology that creates a unique multi-dimensional look ranging from multi-colour to bold. It's smudge and crease proof and can be used wet or dry to intensify the colour. 

I definitely agree on the smudge-proof statement but as for crease proof... er... they did crease after a few hours, 5 to be exact on my lids without primer - probably 8 with primer. I noticed this when I wore this eyeshadow on a hot day whilst at Uni. The formulation is a cream like consistency, it's easy to spread across the lids and also they settle quickly. It is definitely pigmented and also the packaging is pretty sturdy.

Hocus Pocus (Left) and Crave (Right)

You can barely pick up the duo-chrome effect on Camera! Best to try it out at Priceline instore!

When blended out. 

I was a bit imtimidated by Hocus Pocus as the colour seemed like a mystical greeny-black shadow (something I would never really put on my lids) but after using it as an eyeliner and part of my make up for Defqon, the colour is so much more prettier swatched and applied rather than in pan.

I wore this eyeshadow to Defqon from 11am - 1.30am (and Hocus Pocus was still intact but moved a bit cause of the oilness of my eyelid and obviously, going to a music festival you're bound to be sweating and be in the sun for long periods of time). I used Hocus Pocus to layer on top of my black eyeliner and been loving the duo-chrome effect that adds a little touch to my eye make up.

As for Crave (a golden shimmery yellow), Crave is definitely a colour I would reach for, seemingly for everyday use. Definitely something neutral and also works with anything. It's great to be used by itself. Enough said. 

Overall, to me they're nothing really utterly special beside the unique duo-chrome colours. They remind me of the Maybelline Color Tattoos which are pretty similar and much cheaper to get your hands on now. I prefer my Maybelline Color Tattoos overall than these eyeshadows. I'm not overly obsessed over these eyeshadows but they do offer a range of 8 shades with are accompanied with 8 of their eyeliners from the same range.

Why I like the Total Intensity Eyeshadows...

• Good Pigmentation 
• Vibrant and Unique Colours - Love the duo-chrome! 
• Sturdy Packaging 
• Good Quality Eyeshadows
• Made in the USA, you know that there aren't gonna be funny stuff being added there. 

Why I don't like Total Intensity Eyeshadows...

• Coming at $18.99 a pop, not cheap! Considering it's a brand 'found at a drugstore' I'm sure you can find things cheaper than are just as the same quality. 
• You can get cheaper cream eyeshadows like the Maybelline Color Tattoos that work just as good or even better 

If you want to know more about these eyeshadows, You can check them out when they're avaliable at Priceline Stockists from 27th of September onwards (that's in two days!) 

They retail for $18.99 RRP. 

Check out Prestige Cosmetics on Twitter or Facebook or their website here!  

Have you tried any Prestige Cosmetics? 

Love, J 

*PR sent for Consideration. This has not affected my honest opinions on this product. For more information please see my Disclosure Policy.  

Benefit's Cabana Glama

So I while back, probably around 2 weeks ago or so I received this super quick package I ordered from Benefit. My friend Shela & I ordered the Cabana Glama Kit only because I informed her that it was on sale for $19US on the Benefit website. Considering how much of a bargain it was and how much Shela wanted to try out the Hoola Bronzer, it was an instant impulse buy for us both. 

I placed an order for two of these kits and a week and a half later it arrived! Super quick, way quicker than I expected because I know a lot of people who order from Benefit usually take 2 weeks. I'm impressed!

In this box/set it includes:

• Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder
• Benefit Some Kind a Gorgeous The Foundation Faker (Medium shade)
• Benefit Posietint
• Eyeshadow Palette (Shades: Peach Fuzz, Bronze Buzz, and Cocoa Pizzazz)
• Mini Cheek Brush and Double Ended Sponge Applicator
• Step by Step Get the Look Instructions

The box is super adorable. It comes with a leaflet which looks like postcards as well as instructions on how to use the products altogether. The box where the cosmetics are placed is also removable. 

So far I've been using the eyeshadow colours from this palette to give it a test run and also experiment with colours combined.  

• Peach Fizz is a iridescent pink, it's an awesome highlight colour and it's looks pretty and chic by itself on the lids.
• Bronze Fizz has go to be my go-to everyday brown eyeshadow colour. I'm a pretty neutral person when it comes to eyeshadows - I've never really had the courage to pull off any bright colours and hopefully one day I'll experiment and try to pull it off but in the meantime I'm loving this, goes really well with the rest of the 2 eyeshadows.  
• Cocoa Pizzazz is a colour which I don't really reach for but with this set, all the colours combined makes a wonderful combination on the lids. This adding a little depth on my non-existent hallows of my lids. 

The formulation of the eyeshadow isn't too bad. I feel that it's mediocre, they're very sheer on the first application but very much buildable. The eyeshadows feel creamy and not chalky and cheap. I found that when I foil these eyeshadows they look so much better. So I usually do this with spritzing a bit of the MAC's Fix+ on my Sigma E55 brush with the desired eyeshadow and apply it on the lids.

Some Kind-a Gorgeous is a cream foundation which when applied settles to a powdery velvet finish. Much love for this compact, great for touch ups and all and it's the perfect shade for me! It's mainly the reason why I bought this set in the first place because I didn't want to opt for the full sized compact and wanted something small and compact to carry around.

Hoola Bronzer is probably the best thing in this kit (if you're a huge benefit fan, in my opinion), you get a decent amount of this beautiful bronzer and it's freaking amazing. I had the full size bronzer until I gave it away to a family friend because I felt like I liked the other bronzers I was using more but now I rediscovered my love for this bronzer. 

Posietint is pretty mediocre, it works like a charm on the lips but I'm not too sure about the cheeks. To have the full effect of the tint on the cheeks you gotta work that product quickly or else it will look blouchy if you don't blend it immediately. I love it more as a lip tint. 

If you're a neutral type of girl (like me) this would probably be the kit for you. I'm not 100% sure about the Hoola Bronzer because it can seem a bit dark if you're skin is really fair. But if you're a medium toned person, this would be suitable. Overall, it's benefit's best selling bronzer - it's hard to pass! 

I'm not a huge fan of the applicators in this package so I'm always using my Real Technique / Sigma eye brushes. Feel free to use your fingertips, I won't judge you. 

Swatches: 

• Hoola Bronzer
• Eyeshadows: Peach Fizz, Bronze Buzz, Cocoa Pizzazz
• Some Kind A Gorgeous Compact Foundation in: Medium 
• Lip/Cheek Tint: Posietint

Considering how this was on sale for $19USD and how everything was so compact... it was hard to pass with a bargain like this considering it retails for $54AUD at Myer & David Jones. Perfect as a present as well! Too cute!

Have you tried any other kits from Benefit? 

Love, J

Femme Fatale Cosmetics Eyeshadows/Blush

L2R: Obliterate, Firebloom, Sunfire, Heroic, Holiday Spices, Archangel, Transquil. 

So my order from Femme Fatale came in the mail last week. When I got them they were all sample sized sachets that I was eager to try out. I can't wait to purchase the full size pigments of these eyeshadows, not only are they good for eyeshadow, they're great as blush and also highlighters!

All of them are eyeshadow colours, the blush I would say would be Fire Bloom or Transquil (Which I really like). So far I am heaps impressed! I'm really loving Heroic, which I've been using so so much on my lids lately. As well as Archangel as a highlight. I haven't been using much of the colours ever since I swatched them cause they're so many to get through! 

Each sample is roughly 90c - $1.10 depending on the type and also the range. I was given a free sample of Holiday Spices as well. I love Holiday Spices, which is my 3rd favourite and I love the holographic fragments some of the pigments show. 

Overall, they're awesome. I would definitely rate them 5/5. They're so pigmented and beautiful. My favourite is Holiday Spices and I wish it wasn't a limited edition :(

Also, they're Vegan Friendly, Australian Made and also Lip Friendly if you're planning to use some of the pigments/shadows for mixing and decorating purposes.

Femme Fatale Ships internationally as well so check out their website here!

Love, J

Maybelline Eyestudio in Irresistable Ivy

I love this Palette, I love it so much that I bought myself one after purchasing one for my Giveaway. My sister kinda had trouble opening it for it so there's a chip in the white part of the eyeshadow. 

What I love about this eyeshadow is the formula is pretty good. Comparable to Urban Decay's Naked 2 Formula I would say. It's smooth and creamy and highly pigmented. 

I love how compact this eyeshadow quad is. I can carry it in my make up bag and touch up when needed. 

They don't really have individual names but they're in a palette called Irresistable Ivy. 

You can find them anywhere, where Maybelline is stocked for $16.95AU

Overall, it's a fabulous palette - there is also other palettes available. So check them out! 

Love, J

Disclaimer: All products mentioned in this post have all been purchase by me. I have not been reimbursed or paid in any way. All my opinions are 100% honest. For more information please see my disclosure policy. 

Recent Buys & DIY Polaroids

So I just got a haircut today and it cost me $25, I remember back in the days it only use to cost me $10 and this was the first time I actually paid to get my hair cut by myself! Usually my mum pays for it or my aunty does it for me but this time I was in such a rush I went to get it done today and I'm so happy with my new hair because it's layered out and thinned! So it won't be so bushy and thick for a while!

Nevertheless, I'm planning to dye my hair on Wednesday to a somewhat chocolate brown. The lady at the place I get my hair dye at was really helpful and ever since my aunty bought hairdressing supplies there I've always bought my hair dye there, never from the supermarket ever since then. It cost roughly or just a few dollars more than the supermarket ones you find like L'oreal, Garnier etc. But worth the quality and the colour payout. I paid $17.95 for my Hair Dye and Peroxide (30, 9%) Apparently the lower the percentage the more brighter and truer the colours will be. If you're unsure ask your hairdresser :) 

Anywho these are things I bought today, I'm honestly thinking of doing a giveaway. I'm so tempted to open this eyeshadow palette but I promised myself this will be for the giveaway. I will also do another giveaway when I get my things I've ordered from America soon. So keep lookout for that too!

Maybelline Eyestudio in Irresistibly Ivy - $16.95 (I used my gift card I had from Target) 

I'm eager to try this I heard it's really good and I saw Michelle Phan use a similar palette in one of her tutorials. 

Elgon Hairdressing Hair Dye in 4/4 Copper Brown + Hairdressing Grade Peroxide - $17.95

Been using this hair dye since Year 9. I started dying my hair since Year 3.

The story behind dying my hair in year 3 was because my mum had left over hair dye during that time and she decided to smother it on me (nice move LOL) ever since then I've been addicted to dying my hair... Well sort of. The next time I dyed my hair was probably in Year 6 and then Year 7-9. I've basically dyed my hair probably 5-6 times in my life but the last year and a half or two my hair has been black. My hair has gone through: brown, purple, red, electric blue, purple, dark brown, blonde (for like 3 days), mahogany, orangey brown and then black. Okay maybe that was more than 5-6 times. Has my hair been damaged? Of course! In year 10 I bleached my hair blonde (I wanted brown but I left it in for too long) the school told me off for having unnaturally coloured hair because I went to a strict all girls catholic school. So 3 days later I dyed it to a brown which turned out slightly orangey and faded to a reddy brown.  SO THAT WAS MY STORY BEHIND MY HAIR LOL. Anyways... moving on!

BYS Million Dollar Baby Nail Polish from Gloss - $4.95

I was attracted by this polish, I mean LOOK AT THE SPARKLES. Reminds me of Sportsgirls one, I forgot the name but this is $3 cheaper I think. Meh, I'm not a fan of BYS cosmetics after my disaster with their flimsy packaging. Let me remind you, that once I have a bad experience with a product I disregard it. Yeah, beware cosmetic companies LOL, I kid. But you get what you pay for that price... besides Essence, THEY'RE FREAKING AWESOME. Anyways... I love this polish I have a gold foil look on my nails using FOA Calypso - Gold layered with Maxfactor 01 Ivory Nail Polish.

So instead of going to Uni today (in which I was contemplating and also not compulsory since it was a drop in tute) I ended up shopping around Westfields shopping. LOL. I also managed to get some pictures developed.  

 Some photos are for my friends, so I made multiple copies of them and made them into Polaroids on photoshop before processing them. 

Also made little polaroids of me and the boyfriend for our anniversary and for keepsake :) 

Unfortunately my wallet doesn't have a photo slot, but I'm going to store these photos anyways.

Took me ages but I managed! So much cheaper and crafty! 

Love, J.