Recent purchases

RECENT PURCHASES

xo Beauty lashes

Gerard Cosmetics, 1995 lipstick by Jaclyn Hill

"Help! I have money for another beauty product I must have, but I just don't know what to buy!" I here you say? 

Not to worry, I present to you the xo Beauty lashes and Gerard Cosmetics lipstick.

I recently purchased myself a pair of the "Romantic" false lashes for a bargain $6. 99NZD, along with the Duo false eyelash glue for $12. 00NZD, which is an investment, I assure you. To start with the glue, I purchased it in dark but I do recommend the clear for less of a mess, and less need for two- inch eyeliner ;) However, the tube comes with a very generous amount of glue that will last you awhile.

I also really love these lashes as they have a clear, comfortable band, and are lovely and soft, comfortable and are made of real hair. Now, if you are not after the dramatic and rather 'showy' looking eye, I would recommend another type of lash as I found the "romantic" a bit too much for  daytime time wear, but other than that I have no complaints. 

These lashes are designed by New Zealander, and you tuber Shannon Harris (Shaaanxo), so it's always good to support a local, plus it means cheaper shipping of $4NZD.

Purchase your own pair here :)

Another purchase which just arrived is my Gerard Cosmetics 1995 lipstick by Jaclyn Hill, which I picked up from whitening lightening for I believe $20USD. This lipstick is described as the 'Kylie Jenner' lip colour, and I have to say this is very true to form. While appearing a slightly darker shade of red than I imagined, i still love this colour and its perfect for winter/autumn and those colder months, or a dark berry summer lip (if thats what your feeling).  The formula for this lipstick is creamy smooth, and rather moisturising. It also comes in the most gorgeous gold tube, a total must have!

Get it here 

Once again, thanks for reading!

Love Becca :)

xo

Top beauty products of September :)

Here are some of the best beauty products of September, that I absolutely love!

Batiste Dry Hair Shampoo

Available in a range of types and scents, this is the best dry shampoo i have ever used. Having dark brown hair, dry shampoo previously drove me mad as it would leave a white, flaky reside coating my roots. Batiste, however have a dark brown range that blends perfectly and leaves no sign!

 It also has a pleasant scent, easy application spray nozzle and is available in a wide variety including scented , volumising 'big oomph', tinted, and the revitalising range.

Useful links:

Batiste website

Where to purchase in New Zealand:

Farmers

The Warehouse

  Internationally:

Asos

Whitening Lightening Brow Bar

I have previously mentioned Whitening Lightening, and how much I love their products, and of course the brow bar to go. This wee cutie is compact and great for travel and also gives my brows an amazing finish with a powder that clings to my brow hair, rather than coating the skin underneath them. With two shades in each bar and a gel to hold the brow hair in place through out the day, the brow bar is a must have!

 P.S It's also cruelty free :)

 Where to find it: Whitening Lightening

Olay Regenerist Skin Care brush

The Olay Regenerist skin care brush has been an absolute life-saver for my skin lately! It's great for cleansing my skin, leaves my face feeling soft and refreshed and even comes with a cleanser and batteries, score! I grabbed this for $21NZD on special, but it usually retails for around $35NZD. I love this so much I would call it a much cheaper dupe for the clarisonic.

New Zealand stockers: The Warehouse

Australia: 

Chemist Warehouse

Priceline

Find out more:Olay webpage

Real Techniques Brushes,

By Samantha Chapman

Now, I was slow to jump on the bandwagon with these ones, but once my brush kit arrived I was amazed. These brushes are super soft, have great application and handle length and they also disperse product really well. After an even application, i find that my blush or powder does not stay on the bristles (unlike some of my other brushes), nor has it lodged it self down in the base of the brush. It is instead, miraculously, on my face! For this reason, and the fact that they are very well priced, I absolutely recommend these brushes. 

International purchase:

IHerb, 6 piece set

IHerb, all brushes

Global Soaps

This local Nelson, New Zealand soap maker is one of my favourites for really great prices, great smelling soaps, bath fizzes and massage bars that make my skin feel wonderful. They offer a range of bath and skin amenities and are worth checking out, and unlike lush, their scents are not overwhelming. They also have reasonable shipping and ship internationally.

           Find them here: Global Soap

Here we have it, my best beauty products for September

Thanks for reading!

Love Becca :)

xo


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Online shopping sites for New Zealand

I know most of us love a good online shopping session, but I do find that one of the biggest struggles with New Zealand and Beauty products is finding online sites that offer great products, at good prices and shipping that doesn't cost you $500 and a valued body part.

And so, after much experimentation, I present to you, my top 10 sites (in no particular order) I myself use and love for all my shopping needs!

1. Iherb.com

IHerb offer a great range of products, including real techniques, elf and physicians formula, at great prices you would be hard-pressed to find in New Zealand. Their shipping is also very reasonable, with $8NZD for standard shipping that arrives in a good time, or $4NZD for shipping that takes a wee bit longer. Don't just take my word for it, find them here!

http://www.iherb.com

2. Cutie and Beautie

Second is an adorable wee site called Cutie and Beautie, which at first visit seems very confusing!

Turns out they also sell children's clothing, but don't let this deter you! They offer a mix of overseas brands, jewellery and the likes of Lioellle, NYX, Skin79 as well as the more well-known products including Michael Todd, Lorac, Lime Crime and L'Oreal. Another great bonus is that they ship usually between 2-5 days, and I've never paid over $7NZD for shipping :)

http://www.hikosencara-nz.com

3. Beauty Bay

For your high-end make-up requirements, I find Beauty Bay is the way to go.  They stock all the most beautiful products including Too Faced, Urban Decay and Anastasia Beverly Hills, and the best part? Free International Shipping!!

http://www.beautybay.com

4. Fishpond 

Now, my relationship with fishpond has had its ups and downs, but after much experimenting, I have devised a plan to get the best from their beauty department. I find that if I search for particular products, everything is suuuupper expensive! However, if I select lowest price, and have a scroll through, I can usually find a great deal. Fishpond also offer free shipping (Hooray!), but the wait time can be excruciatingly long, depending on whether it ships from the US or not. My advice; you can still get a great deal from Fishpond, but be prepared to wait!

http://www.fishpond.co.nz (To the website)

http://www.fishpond.co.nz/Beauty (To the beauty department)

5. Whitening Lightning

Now you may have heard of whitening lightning, with their ever-growing popularity in the beauty world, and I must say, the praise is well deserved! With the few products I have tried of Whitening Lightning's, I am absolutely in love (I 100% recommend the brow bar to go). With a combination of beauty products (nearly always partnered with great sales!) teeth whitening packs, and tons of discount codes (some of which offer free shipping), this is not a site to be missed. P.S most of these discounts can be found on you tube in the videos of the best beauty gurus.

http://www.whiteninglightning.com/shop/cosmetics-make-up/

6. xo Beauty

For more specialised products of brushes, lashes, and the new super cute hair ties, go no further than xo beauty, owned and created by New Zealand beauty guru Shaaanxo. For well made products, these prices are reasonable, and shipping is only $4NZD

http://www.xobeautyshop.com

 Shaaanxo's channel

7. Ebay

Ebay are great for cheaper alternatives to products, as well as offering products up for auction which can often be hard to find. Many buyers will offer free shipping, and while some products can take awhile the great customer service ebay offers makes up for it, with customer ability to open disputes and request refunds. 

http://www.ebay.com

8. Asos

Asos are great for both clothing and beauty products, offering quality, high end products of both make up and body care. While a lot of the items can be pricey, they do often have sales on, from which you can snatch up a great deal! They also offer free shipping when you spend over $40NZD, otherwise shipping is $7NZD and arrives within 7 days :)

http://www.asos.com

9. Feel Unique

Feel Unique are an English website that offer a wide range of beauty goods from high-end to lower priced items. While they do offer around the same prices as some New Zealand stores, they also offer a lot of products that are hard to find, or are not stocked in New Zealand. Shipping is freeeee when you spend over 10 pounds (approximately $20NZD). They also offer a range of health, lifestyle and male beauty goods. 

http://www.feelunique.com

10. Beauty Bliss

This New Zealand website offers a great range of products that can often find hard to access. While I would recommend grabbing brands such as elf from cheaper, previously listed websites, they do present a nice array of more expensive goodies. They also offer flat rate shipping for only $4.50NZD, or free pick up for those in Wellington.

http://beautybliss.co.nz

And here we have it, my top ten online shopping websites for the best beauty deals for 

New Zealanders!

(Of course, this is not just limited to New Zealanders, everyone is invited!)

Thanks for reading!

Love, Becca

xo

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