New Beauty Favourites!

Hey guys, so recently I went shopping with the intent to buy myself a foundation brush. I have tried so many brushes but I wasn't really happy with the end result. So I made it my mission to find the perfect foundation brush that would make my skin look flawless. 


I went to David Jones on my hunt and stumbled across the Napoleon Perdis counter. I then picked up this bad boy and was amazed. The Napoleon Perdis Buffer Brush 24r is like the holy grail of foundation brushes. It generally could be referred to as a multi-purpose brush because it can be used for more than just foundation. You can pretty much use this brush for foundation, then concealer, blush, contouring and finally powder without cleaning it in between! It's so quick and easy to use, and the application is beautiful. The lady at the Napoleon Perdis counter said that it will give my skin an airbrushed affect, and I can tell you now, she wasn't joking. The brush itself is well made and quite dense so it will definitely last a long time without getting yucky!

Finally, to sum up on this brush, its easy to clean and works wonders on the skin. The Brush itself cost me $55 dollars from David Jones, so it is definitely a little expensive for just one brush. Nonetheless, to make myself feel better about the price, i will consider this item as an investment haha. Honestly it was worth every cent. 


Now onto another beauty favourite that i have recently just tried. I have been wanting to invest in a BB cream for quite some time, but wasn't sure what to look for. If you are wondering, i have very pale skin with light freckles on my cheeks and nose. Although most people don't notice my freckles, i generally don't like them because i feel they make my skin tone look uneven. I also tend to have small breakouts quite often, and they are usually those blind suckers that are under the skin and hurt like hell! So i wanted a BB cream with some coverage. I ended up getting the Lioele Triple the Solution BB cream. Just like the name suggests, this product has three main purposes. It contains SPF 30++ for sun protection, strawberry and tangerine extract to brighten the skin and fade acne scarring, and yoghurt powder and hyaluronic acid that keeps skins supple and provides moisture. 

This product offers medium-fuller coverage compared to other BB creams and goes onto the skin quite flawlessly. Although most BB Creams have grey undertones which transform on your skin, this product has more of a tint to it so it offers a bit of colour as well. I will say however that i don't think this BB cream will be for everyone because it tends to work better on paler skin. One of my friends is Chinese and this product did not sit well on her skin because she has darker more yellow-ish undertones. 


The coverage of the product itself is quite flawless and covers up pigmentation and acne scarring, which was a massive plus for me. In terms of the brightening effect from the BB cream, i don't think i can really comment because i am still new to using this product. But i will definitely keep you all updated on that aspect in later posts. I love that the product offers high SPF especially because it can significantly help stop the skin from prematurely ageing. The product says that it contains anti-wrinkle agents, but due to my young age i haven't noticed any difference.  

All in all, this is a great product and can leave the skin looking flawless, and for approx. $29, it's a great deal. The packaging is gorgeous and the ability to distribute the product through the pump top is very hygienic. My only concern with this product is that it can leave my skin quite oily after a few hours (doesn't help that i have quite oily skin!), so i would suggest setting the product with a powder and keeping some blotting papers handy if you have combination/oily skin. Finally, you can get this product online at many different stores, but i would suggest prettyandcute.com to ensure you aren't buying a fake product.


Jess xo.

The Best Skin Peel For All Skin Types!

Hi guys, so for the last two months i have been consistently using a Japanese peeling jelly on my face, and now i can't live without it. After countless hours searching web reviews on peels and skin brighteners, i stumbled across Meishoku Detclear Facial Peeling Jelly (Mix Berry). This bad boy is made from Fruit AHA and Plant BHA and is a jelly type formulation. I bet most of you are wondering 'Huh, what is Fruit AHA or Plant BHA? Yeah, i thought the same when i was researching this product, so i'll give you the general run down. Fruit AHA consists of fruit extracts such as blueberry, cherry, strawberry, peach, pomegranate, and apple acid. The plant BHA is made from plant extracts. 

 

The main thing that attracted me to this product was that it was said to remove melanin, sebum, dead skin cells, and other impurities on the surface of your skin. Believe it or not, this product did just that! It is amazing! The texture of my skin and the overall complexion has improved so much since i started using the product. It has also significantly reduced breakouts on my face and gives me baby soft skin. You know the saying 'As smooth as a babies bottom?'.. Well i'm pretty sure whoever started that saying used this product,because that's exactly how your skin feels even after the first use! The product also helps to remove blackheads and unclog the pores, and promotes the growth of new skin cells. Basically, the skin feels smooth and soft and helps provided a more youthful appearance. Another advantage of this product is that it smells lovely and fruity and has pretty, colourful packaging.The pump dispenser to distribute the product is also very hygienic and is easy to use.

Okay before i keep rambling on, i probably should skip to the 'How to' part and explain the methods in which to use the product. Before using this product you must wash your face with a cleanser and ensure all makeup and oil is removed. Then, completely dry off your face with a towel. Next, pump 3-5 squirts of this baby into your hand and start to rub the product onto the face in circular motions. I usually start from the middle of my face and work my way out, but it depends on individual preference. The best thing about this product is that whilst doing circular motions, the dead skin cells roll up into visible little balls on your face. This shows you that the product is definitely working! Once you're done, you rinse off your face and BAM you have beautifully soft skin. I must also note that this peel is very gentle and could work for all skin types, however, it is only to be used 2-3 times a week.

In order to show you all how the product works, i attached a picture below to show how the dead skin cells are removed from the surface of the skin and roll up into little balls. This is dead skin that had accumulated on my face in just two days! I know it is kinda gross to look at, but who cares as long as it works.

To sum up, i highly recommend this peeling jelly to everyone, of all skin types. It is amazing and makes the skin look and feel so much younger! You can buy this product on shopping websites such as Amazon.com and eBay and of course the Meishoku store online. I live in Australia and found it hard to get the product shipped through Amazon, but was able to get it off eBay for around $25. I would love to hear feedback or suggestions to other products. So please feel free to comment below or even follow. :)

Jess xo