Nivea Whitening Inner Cell Repair Cream - Face & Body - Review

Purchased from: Sasa

Price: reasonable from what I remember!

(I had previously typed up this post but Blogger didn't save it... so here I go again... a shorter version because I am so annoyed -_-... not only can my new computer not transfer my new photos from my iPhone, tell me why!!?? but Blogger is super annoying....)

Pros

- UV protection

- quickly absorbed into the skin

- non-offensive smell

- non-greasy

- reasonable price

- no fuss packaging

Cons

- not available in Australia in stores - need to purchase online

- would be better as a tube (the packaging)

- not thick enough for my liking (a bit runny) - would be great as a face moisturiser but I used it as a handcream *but now i am onto VS hand and body creams so now I use it as my foot cream* I had purchased 10 of these now only have one left!! So I think I will try others - too inconvienient to by online!!

What do you think of NIVEA products?

Have you tried this product before?

Lara xo

Mini Haul - Maybelline Angelfit Blush - & Biotherm Eyecreams + Mini Review

A few things I got recently and been meaning to post up!

Maybelline Angelfit Brighten up Blush

in Wooden Rose

The blush is in a plastic compact - light & extremely portable.

Made in China

Not available in Australia.

Biotherm Age Fitness Power 2 Eyecream X2

+ Mini Review

I have been using this lately and been loving the texture but most of all the packaging!

Not sure about whether or not it will reduce signs of aging or what not but I like the texture + no allergic reaction!!

15mL

Has a pump.

Have you tried these items before?

What have you gotten recently?

Lara xo

Shiseido Ultimate Cleansing Oil Review

For Face & Body

150mL

Here is the bottle...

Here is the back....

Made in Japan


Packaging
Quite like the pump dispenser, however i find you cannot control how much you pump out - and you may get too little or too much

Effectiveness
I find it DOES get rid of my makeup and clean my skin... however I am not a fan of the oily feeling.... and have to wash my face with cleanser again!

Do I think it is necessary to include an oil cleanser in my skincare routine?
I rarely wear much makeup so... I have had this bottle for ages.... and I don't like to use it because of the oily-ness! So, for me personally, no, but if you wear a full face of makeup I think it would be great.

Does it remove eye-makeup?
Yes, it does an alright job, But I still recommend using a seperate eye makeup remover before or after using the cleansing oil.

Will I re-purchase?
No.


Do you use cleansing oils?


Lara xo

Haul - Chanel, YSL, OPI, Biotherm +

Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour
in
489 Rose Insolent
505 Particuliere
451 Blue Satin

489 Rose Insolent

One coat

 Two Coats

 Swatches on fake nail thingies...

One coat

Two coats

505 Particuliere

 

461 Blue Satin

 YSL Lipsticks

YSL Rouge Volupte in 1

YSL Rouge Pure Couture in 10

YSL Rouge Pure Couture in 6

 

 OPI Suzi & The Lifeguard Nail Polish

& Swatches

 Biotherm Skincare Products
from the ranges Age Fitness 2, Multicharge & WhiteD-tox

Revlon Nail Polish in Black Lingerie

Rimmel Nail Polish in 365 Beige Style

& Swatch



I've been using some of the products I have hauled recently & plan to do reviews & swatches (for the lipsticks!) soon so stay tuned! :)

What have you been hauling lately?

Lara xo

Travel Makeup Bag - My Mother's!

I always find it interesting to see what other people take with them when they go on holidays!

This is what my mother will bring with her - makeup wise - when she goes overseas to travel for about a week. This is much pared down from what she would bring if she was going for a month or more.


So this is her makeup case that I gave her. It is from Avon.

Here is what it looks like inside:

 The contents:

First off - Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb EDP perfume, 50mL

I purchased this for myself and I got allergic to it so I gave it to my mother. She LOVES it and has a back up! :)

Very awesome perfume. I love the smell... so sad I cannot use it!

Avon eyeshadows

- highly pigmented
- value for money
- blendable
- mom has a back up of this as well!

 There are eight shades in this neutrals pallete:

 My mother's fave foundation

Avon Beauty Age Transforming Liquid Foundation
in Almond, 30mL

- she gets compliments all the time about her skin! It is thanks to this!
- has a pump
- AU$49.95 a bottle
- blends
- anti-aging benefits (apparently)
- my mother is almost 50 yo & people still think she's only about 30 yo! Is this one of her secret weapons? ;)

Mom introduced me to this eyebrow pencil. It has since become my holy grail as well!

She has backups of this too & so do I!

It is... Australis Eyebrow Pencil in Light Brown

My mum's holy grail eyeliner pencil is Prestige Waterproof Retractable Eyeliner in Sepia
I introduced this to my mom & she loves it because it does not smudge or run on her.

Swatches
Left: eyebrow pencil
Right: eyeliner pencil

Does this look familiar?
It is the Rimmel Airy Fairy Lipstick

Remember me complaining about the smell? Yea - I can't stand it. But my mother doesn't mind the smell and thinks it smells nice!! The shade looks lovely on her too! :) Awesomeness...

Swatches

Avon Naturals Lipbalm in Strawberries and Cream

Nivea Visage Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Day Cream with SPF15


I plan to post what I am bringing with me when I travel. However, I can't make up my mind what to bring! -_-


What do you bring when travelling?


Lara xo