Hair Color -John Frieda - Precision Foam Color
MaddyKate93 3/24/2013 10:09:00 AM
Hallelujah! What a great discovery. I have been getting a full head of foils and toner for a couple if years now, since I had some bad dying experiences. I recently lost my job and got a new one that doesn't start for a while, and in an effort to save money I thought, surely there is a dye that will do the trick!! Considering everytime I got Hilights I had to get it toned darker.. What's the point of lifting it so much then?! So I brought one of my hair extensions with me to the supermarket to color match.. I purchased this in 9a? Light ash blonde, as it was the closest match and my best friend recommended it. Application: I was confused with the pump as it didn't pump.. Took me a while to work out that u have to squeeze the bottle :P There was plenty of product, and I have long thick hair. The foam was easy to use, the gloves were fantastic, and I just used my dye brush to help section and apply. Did my roots first, left for 15 min then 10 on the lengths and ends. Rinsed. My hair felt fine!! A lot better than after a bleach! And oh my god the conditioner. It smells amazing!!! I eagerly dried my hair and I'm so happy!!! No more roots, gorgeous color and my hair feels so soft :) I think i may not have applied enough in a few spots but that my fault. But I am so happy!! No more forking out $180 every 6 weeks :) Reccomend this shade to light beige blondes!!!! Will definately repurchase.
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Powder -Nude by Nature - Natural Mineral Cover
MaddyKate93 2/20/2013 2:13:00 AM
Love this!!! Woke up the other morning with my full face still on and thought to myself, gross, it looks so unnatural with liquid and surely all the ingredients are suffocating my skin!! Decided I would find a gentle powder and use with my concealer. My co-worker said she used this and her skin always looks flawless! I'm so happy!!! Bit of concealer and some of this and my skin looks great!!!! NO oxidizing, NO foundation line or makeup look, just nice healthy skin!!! And I don't feel guilty putting it all over my skin. Great color match and only touched up once in my 9 hour hour shift today. From now on, I will ONLY wear this in the day and liquid when I go out. Could not be happier :)
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Liquid -Christian Dior - Diorskin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Makeup (new - 2011 version)
MaddyKate93 2/14/2013 9:14:00 PM
Sorry to be a party-pooper. But this stuff really disappoints me! :( I expected a lot from this, being $77 AUD and Dior. I use Lancôme teint idole ultra 24h for day and Revlon colorstay when I go out. After reading reviews on here on the quest for even better foundation I decided to purchase this over YSL teint resist. I was color matched to shade 010, the lightest and on my neck it looked alright. I wore this for a week and just really couldn't love it! It gets oily on me and goes orange, every time I applied I was disappointed! Maybe on someone less pale and with dry skin this might work. Also the scent reminded me of an old rimmel foundation.. Oh well, at least I know brand doesn't necessarily mean quality, I much prefer the Lancôme!! Lastly, this gave me pimples too and It's hard for me to breakout from a foundation. Sigh. Goodluck!
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Lip Treatments -Unlisted Brand - Bepanthen salve
MaddyKate93 2/3/2013 9:28:00 AM
Alright, so I am another tattooed reviewer. I have two tattoos, and both times I have used this ointment. The most recent 2 weeks ago. I got a decent sized rose on my hip and my artist told me to use this, along with all my tattooed friends. I can't really compare this to anything because I have only used this, but as far as I can tell, this really helps the healing process! Not a big fan of the scent though.. It also banishes my eczema and helps heal any cuts. I've used this on pimples and on my lips, and as far as I can tell, this is fantastic. It's a great product, just the scent bugs me lol. Try this!
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Lotions/ Creams -Unlisted Brand - QV Skin Lotion
MaddyKate93 2/3/2013 9:20:00 AM
I purchased this to aid in the healing process of my new tattoo. After lots of research, I found the best method to care for my fresh tatt were as follows; Lightly wash with a mild fragrance free soap twice daily, pat dry with paper towel. Apply bepanthen first aid ointment around 6 times a day with a light hand for the first 5 days. Then switch to an unscented lotion. I went to my local Priceline and asked the lady which were the best options, this being one of them. I picked this one as I have heard good things about the brand. The price was a bit much for a lotion, but it's a generous size, and quite frankly I would rather pay more and get the best results for my tattoo. I'm now on day 12, so have been using this for one week. I apply basically any time it feels dry. It's so much easier to use them bepanthen, and really nourishes the skin. It has a pleasant odour, and is very hydrating. The packaging is a pop-cap bottle and you squeeze the product out, similar to sunscreen. I feel like this has helped ALOT. I have hardly peeled and my tattoo looks great and the colors vibrant :) I have also used this on my eczema and I helps it to heal. If I get another tattoo, I will definately purchase this again! Happy customer :)
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Pressed Powders -Napoleon Perdis - Camera Finish
MaddyKate93 1/27/2013 12:18:00 AM
My search for the perfect powder has been long and frustrating.. Trying to find a non-cakey powder with oil control, and that doesn't oxidize. I tried almost every drugtstore product as well as Clinique. Then my sister purchased this and sang its praises, so I was intrigued. It's quite expensive, at $65 AUD. First time I purchased this, I bought the lightest shade, as I usually wear the lightest in my other powders. I found it too light. Second time round I got the NP makeup artist to color match me and she reccomended natural 2. Perfect match! Very happy with this. My HG for sure. Fantastic staying power, natural matte finish, oil control, and no oxidization. Does not break me out and looks great in photos. Thanks Napoleon! You have one happy customer.
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Moisturizers -Nivea - Aqua Sensation
MaddyKate93 1/21/2013 2:27:00 AM
Love this! So refreshing in the morning and makes my skin so hydrated and healthy looking. Find I'm less oily after having this under my makeup, must be the talc. Fantastic purchase and a friendly price. And the smells great too! Refreshing cucumber. Love
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Crème -Rimmel - Match Perfection Cream Gel
MaddyKate93 1/18/2013 3:40:00 AM
F***. I finally found my hg, its cheap. and they discontinue it -_- I ran to target and was lucky to find ONE more jar for $1. Sigh the hunt continues. Amazing coverage, easy application, matte finish, great color. 5 stars! Guess it was too good to be true
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Skincare - Body -Bio Oil - All Products
MaddyKate93 12/20/2012 8:27:00 PM
A few months ago I randomly broke out with 2 GIANT pimples. I freaked out and tried to pop them, but ended up just cutting them with the tweezers and failed to remove the 'white centre'. So they looked even worse lol. I went out an got a rapid zit cream and applied liberally 4 times a day. The zits went down after a week but I was left with scars, the one to the side of my nose looked like a big unflattering red beauty spot :( So I sussed out remedies and used this in combination with lemon juice. I can't say 100% that it was bio oil alone but it certainly did help. I used lemon juice on a cotton pad and lathered on the spots for about 2 weeks, after cleansing and toning. Then I purchased bio oil and applied this the same as the lemon juice. So the lemon juice sort of killed the first couple of layers of the scar and lightened it, and the bio oil nourished and lifted the pigment. They have pretty much gone now and I'm so happy I don't have to try and conceal them any more :) Feel free to try my zit act routine because it really worked for me :) Would purchase again when my giant bottle ran out.
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Eyes -Unlisted Brand - Eyelash Extensions
MaddyKate93 11/22/2012 8:56:00 AM
Ok, so this is definately a love/hate relationship! I have been getting extensions for a year.. And been to about 6 places. I found the most expensive and well known salon to have consistency, fantastic customer service and procedure, but they fell out after a week. Now I have a place with TERRIBLE customer service and procedure, but great looking lashes that last and a good price. So that kinds sucks. But the point is that they look amazing and they are super addictive. They do damage your natural lashes so if you want to stop getting extensions and grow them back you will need a good serum and at least 8 weeks. But if you already have long thick lashes don't waste your money because it is so expensive! But if you have short nothing special ones, they do look great! Just be prepared to lose your lash health and spend a decent chunk of money every few weeks!
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Crème -Revlon - ColorStay Whipped Creme Makeup
MaddyKate93 9/6/2012 12:06:00 AM
Oh my gosh. I am so happy! I have been shelling out AUD $68 for Lancôme foundation for the past year, and while I liked it, I didn't LOVE it. I saw the reviews for this when it was released in America and ha to wait 3 months before I could get my hands on this promising concoction.. I managed to pick it up for AUD $24, yes a third of the price!!! And was a little hesitant due to the low color range, but 150 buff melts into my skin seemlessly. I absolutely adore this product. It is like whipped cream, it melts into the skin and covers everything but looks so natural!!! I am so excited to put this on in the morning :P It is without a doubt the best foundation I have ever used. AND it passes all the foundation tests. APPLICATION: easy. Takes a Few minutes to apply with no fuss. PACKAGING: I like it. Makes it easier to find in my makeup bag and I just dip my brush into it. PRICE: amazing. Half the price of high end! FINISH: Satin/matte, just like clean skin. WEAR: I have worn this for 24 hours lol. It will not budge or fail you. BUT a setting powder helps that. TRANSFER: with a setting powder I have had no transfer. OIL CONTROL: after a full shift at work there is only a slight amount of oil on my t-zone. KISSING: lol. My bf likes having stubble so usually all my makeup rubs of when we kiss.. But this is super resistant :) yay COVERAGE: medium. But so natural, just like a perfect version of your skin. PHOTOS: I got photos taken when clubbing and my skin looked matte and natural, And not pale for once :) So I hope that helps :) Definately try this. It's amazing!!!!
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Loose Powders -L'Oreal - Translucide
MaddyKate93 7/23/2012 2:26:00 AM
HG. perfect setting powder. No cakiness amd doesnt dull the finish of foundation. Love!
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Eye Shadow -MAC - Naked Lunch
MaddyKate93 7/23/2012 2:17:00 AM
HG :D I love this!!! It is the perfect colour around my eyes and is an awesome base colour too for a smokey eye :) I will never be without this one!!
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Eye Shadow -MAC - All That Glitters
MaddyKate93 7/10/2012 8:24:00 PM
It's a pretty color, but it doesn't suit me :( I chose this over 'naked lunch' as it seemed more pigmented, but as another reviewer stated, it makes me look sick lol. Tanned skins could pull it off! It is a very pretty color though and very pigmented.
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Makeup Brushes -MAC - #217 Blending
MaddyKate93 7/10/2012 8:21:00 PM
I bought this yesterday with 'All that glitters' eyeshadow, and It is awesome. It's a great brush, good quality and great application. Wet or dry!
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