The Extras: Origins GinZing Moisturiser
7/06/2013

The Extras: Origins GinZing Moisturiser

I've tried a few moisturisers in the last few years. Mac's Studio Moisture Cream didn't suit my skin too nicely, Kiehl's Ultra Repair was too creamy and didn't sink into the skin very well. Bring in Origins GinZing, the new energy boosting moisturiser.



The GinZing moisturiser joins the already popular eye cream of the same name. With ingredients like ginseng, citrus oil and coffee beans, skin is revitalised and left with a healthy glow. You aren't left with any excess shine on the skin which can happen with heavier moisturisers. It has a light-weight, almost gel-like texture and it sinks into the skin rapidly. It makes a nice base for makeup as well as it doesn't leave a film behind on the skin. I love that this moisturiser doesn't contain mineral oil, parabens, synthetic fragrances and other nasties too. I am really impressed by this moisturiser. It is lightweight and super hydrating. If your skin's prone to a little bit of dryness or looking lackluster then you will love this. This moisturiser is great for combination/oily skin, sensitive skin or anyone looking for a well performing moisturiser that doesn't have too many extra properties.

Origins GinZing Moisturiser can be purchased in New Zealand from Mecca Cosmetica stores, online here or at Origins counters worldwide.
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The Week #61
7/05/2013

The Week #61



The Week in Instagrams @nanawintour: *The best organic icecream ever, OOB Mint Chocolate chip *Starting Wednesday right with the latest Frankie magazine and a berry tea *A blast from the past, my very first issue of Teen Vogue *Behind the scenes chaos on this post *Tuesday's fotd *I love this sparkly clutch from Colette. 

Must-Watch of the Week: Daily Mix have been running a series over on their channel all week called Beauty Bootcamp to pick a new beauty star to make videos for their channels. The contestants are all really good and the judges include Tanya Burr, Zoe of Zoella, Sam and Nic from Pixiwoo and more. It's really fun to watch..I'm quite sad it's only one week! Definitely go watch the videos if you haven't already.

Product of the Week: Mac matte lipstick in Lady Danger. This cherry red is so vibrant and incredibly long lasting. Seriously, it lasted on my lips through dinner on Tuesday and I didn't need to reapply it. Unlike other mattes it applies quite creamy and if you're after a new red lipstick I'd recommend having a look at this one.

Must-Read of the Week: I haven't done much reading this week but one website I keep going back to is online magazine Nouvelle Daily. Their beauty section has been well thumbed this week. I really enjoyed the Beauty on a Budget post in a particular. Love that Topshop lipstick! If you love fashion, beauty and lifestyle then definitely check out this blog.

Added to the Wishlist: My mini sized Tocca candle has nearly bit the dust so I've got my eye on the full sized version from Mecca. I love this scent and it ends up perfuming my house for most of the day after it's finished burning. Sometimes I just get it out of its box so the scent can fill the room. Another product that's on the wishlist at the moment is Nars creamy concealer in Vanilla which is getting a lot of online love at the moment. It also seems to be the shade that seems to sell out everywhere, including here in New Zealand. Hopefully they'll be back in stock by the time my current one runs out. 

Have a fabulous weekend everyone! I've been doing a bit of writing over on my nzgirl account recently and have some more posts coming up. Like them if they're the kind of posts you like to see. I have also been featured in Popbasic's style guide for their Salut collection. Definitely go have a look at that collection because it is fab. That's also on my wishlist actually..
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My Top Five Eyeshadows
7/04/2013

My Top Five Eyeshadows

I love eyeshadow. I think it's the one part of makeup where you can really get a bit creative. A wash of colour swept across the lids always manages to add a glamorous touch to makeup looks. Narrowing my favourite eyeshadows down to five was incredibly difficult. If some are missing know that I probably wanted to include them but didn't want this post to take a day to read. This is part two of a three part series. You can read part one about brushes here.

As always, in no particular order, here are my top five eyeshadows:


Mac Veluxe Pearl eyeshadow in All That Glitters This is my favourite eyeshadow and not just because of its name, promise! The colour is a champagne-pink with fine glitters running through it. It looks so beautiful by itself or layered with a reflects glitter like Pearl (also from Mac). This eyeshadow is shimmery but you aren't left looking like a disco ball. It's love in one shiny black package basically.

NARS eyeshadow in Night Star The first thing you need to know about Nars eyeshadows is that they are buttery smooth. They glide onto the eyelids. The second thing you need to know is that they have darn good staying power. This shade is quite shimmery so it looks stunning layered lightly over other shades. It is quite sheer though so I wouldn't wear it alone unless something like Naked Lunch was underneath.
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Editorials & Pretty Trinkets #2-The Teen Vogue Edition
7/02/2013

Editorials & Pretty Trinkets #2-The Teen Vogue Edition

Hi everyone, I thought I'd mix things up a bit this month and try to do one non-beauty post a week. I do love writing about beauty but I think every once and a while it's nice to step outside your niche and mix things up a bit. Longtime readers of the blog will know I've been a fan of Teen Vogue magazine and the work they do since my teens really, and I still am now. Today I thought I'd do a follow up post to this one from January. These are some of my favourite editorials from their archives. Enjoy!

Elle Fanning in Valentino, February 2012. Benefit Benetint*, ring by Lovisa, hairband from Diva and Figs & Rouge Lemon Berry lip balm.

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June Favourites
7/01/2013

June Favourites

Oh my, it's July!* Sorry this post is a little late. Choosing June's beauty favourites was no easy task with a lot of products old and new taking my fancy. There's a bit of everything this month and even some honourable mentions. Here's what earned a place in favourite-ville during June.


Benefit They're Real! Mascara The love affair continues. This mascara lengthens, defines and volumises the lashes without clumping or smudging. It is easy to apply, although separating the lashes requires a bit of mastery. Regardless, this is a fantastic mascara and I don't think I'll be without this in my collection for a while yet.

Antipodes Joyful Hand and Body Cream This fruity hand cream is the only one not drying out my hands this Winter. It sinks into the skin so fast, you aren't left with greasy residue and the skin feels silky smooth. If you suffer from slightly dry or sensitive skin then this would be good for you.

Mac Amplified Lipstick in Show Orchid This shade is a bright fuschia with very fine blue glitters running through it which give it a slightly glossy finish. Amplified lipsticks are pretty long lasting but if you want the colour to stay on then apply a lip pencil all over the lips first. This shade seems to flatter a wide range of skintones but if you're unsure about it then go try it on yourself at a Mac counter first.
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