Review ♡ Sportsgirl Butter Dream Vanilla Body Butter

The product that I will be blogging about today, is the Sportsgirl Butter Dream Vanilla Body Butter. I have been using this body butter for quite a while now, so I decided it was about time for me to review it for you!

As the name suggests, this is a vanilla scented body butter. It is no secret that I am obsessed with vanilla scented products, and quite frankly, I adore this body butter! It does have quite an overpowering scent, which I do not mind, but I dislike that I am unable to wear a perfume alongside this body butter, as the fragrances would compete with each other. If you are sensitive to fragrance, I would not recommend this product for you.

The formula of this body butter is outstanding! It has a very thick texture (as you would expect from a body butter), but is not greasy. It soaks in nicely, and keeps my skin feeling moisturised and supple. It also contains beneficial ingredients such as Shea Butter, Apricot and Coconut Oils.

This product can be purchased from Sportsgirl stores and from their website here. I bought mine quite a while ago, when it cost $9.95. Since then, they have repackaged the product, and it now costs $12.95 for 200g, but I do believe that the formula has stayed the same.

Overall, I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an affordable body moisturiser, and who doesn't mind intense fragrances. I enjoy using this product, and will definitely repurchase in the future.

Eila xo

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All products were purchased with my own money.

Review & Comparison ♡ Skin79 BB Creams*

Hello my loves! Today's post is going to be a review and comparison between two popular Skin79 BB Creams that I recently got from PinkyParadise.com. The two BB creams in question, are the Skin79 Super Plus Triple Functions Green BB Cream* and the Skin79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus*.

As I am a very pale person, and most BB creams only come in one shade, in the past I have never had much luck with BB creams. I have previously only tried out Western-style BB creams, which have always been far too dark to match me, and have acted more like a tinted moisturiser, rather than a proper BB cream. After hearing some rave reviews on Skin79 BB Creams, I decided to give them a go!

Skin79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus*

This BB cream is slightly too dark for my skin right now, as we are currently in winter, and my skin is ghostly white. I think that it will be a better match for my skin tone during the summer months.

The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus comes in a fancy gold pump bottle, which contains 40g of product. It retails for $27.99 from PinkyParadise.com. I am not a huge fan of the pump mechanism, as I find it to be quite messy and slightly wasteful of product. What I do love about the packaging, is the adorable little raspberry coloured cheek/lip stain and the mirror that is housed in the top of the lid. This makes it ideal for travel, as you are basically getting two products in one!

This BB cream has a thicker texture, but is extremely easy to apply and blend out. I enjoy using my fingers to apply the BB cream, but I do prefer using a brush for the cheek tint, as it is very pigmented and I am scared of applying too much! This BB cream also contains SPF30, and gives my skin a natural glowy finish. If I powder the BB cream, it easily lasts all day long on my normal to dry skin. This gives me a comfortable light to medium coverage.

Skin79 Super Plus Triple Functions Green BB Cream*

I was super excited to try out this BB cream, after hearing the gorgeous Sally Jo raving about it in one of her YouTube videos. What excited me the most, was hearing that it is ideal for extremely pale skin tones. After testing it out a few times, I can say that this is the lightest coloured BB cream I have ever encountered. At the moment, it is a great colour match for me.

Anyway, onto the other important aspects of the product. This BB cream comes in a generous sized pump bottle, which contains 40g of product. I got mine from PinkyParadise.com, where it retails for $29.99. I know this is quite pricey, but for the amount and quality of product that you get, I think that it is a reasonable price. This BB cream is housed in a bright green coloured pump bottle. I really like the packaging, as it is extremely mess-free to use. My only issue with the packaging is that I am unsure as to how well it would travel, as the pump lever may get accidentally pressed down if it is stored in a makeup bag.

This product has quite a thick texture, but it blends out easily on my face. My preferred application method is with my fingers, as I find that it really helps the product to melt into my face. This BB cream contains SPF30. On my skin, this BB cream has quite a dewy finish, which I love. I would definitely recommend adding some powder over the top, especially if you have oily skin, to aid in the longevity of the product. I can easily wear this BB cream all day long, without having to touch up. This BB cream provides me with a nice light to medium coverage, depending on how much I build it up.

L-R: Skin79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus & Skin79 Super Plus Triple Functions Green BB Cream

Skin79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus (Lip and Cheek Tint)

In conclusion, I am loving both of these BB creams. For a one-shade-only product, they both work pretty well on my pale skin. I adore these formulas, and the gorgeous glowy and radiant finish they have. If you are light skinned and prefer a dewy-finish, then you definitely need to check out these BB creams!

Links:
Skin79 Super Plus Triple Functions Green BB Cream 
Skin79 The Oriental Gold BB Cream Plus

Eila xo

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Products marked with a * were provided for consideration, but as per usual, all opinions & thoughts are my own. 

Pale Drugstore Foundation Swatches ♡

Hello my loves!

Being a very pale skinned girl, I have quite a bit of trouble finding suitable foundations. I know that I am not alone in this issue, so that is why I have decided to make an entire blog post about foundations for pale skin.

This blog post will include swatches and mini reviews of most of my foundations, including ones that do and do not work for me. I hope this blog post is helpful for any other pasty-skinned girls like me!

First of all, I just wanted to tell you about my skin colour and type. I have pretty average skin, which occasionally gets dry. I wear foundation to help even out my skin tone, as I have a lot of redness in my skin. I have cool toned skin (pink undertones), but I find that I can often wear either cool or neutral toned foundation. I have never tried a MAC foundation, but I know that many people like comparing foundations to MAC shades, so for this I have guessed that I am around a NW10.

L-R: Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation, Revlon Nearly Naked, Revlon Colorstay Makeup, ModelsPrefer Infinite Colour Foundation, Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, Maybelline Fit Me Foundation, Covergirl & Olay Tone Rehab Foundation, and Covergirl Natureluxe Foundation.

Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation - 081 Fair Ivory | RRP $17.95 for 30ml

First of all, let me just say that this is my current holy grail foundation. I have purchased countless bottles of this foundation, as it matches my skin PERFECTLY. As well as being an amazing shade for pale skin, it also has a lovely dewy finish, which looks amazing on my normal to dry skin. I would say that this foundation has a light to medium coverage, depending on how much layering/building-up you do. This foundation contains a SPF of 18. This foundation lasts well on my skin, but I would definitely recommend powdering it, so that it doesn't slip off your face.



Revlon Nearly Naked Makeup - 110 Ivory | RRP $25.95 for 30ml

After hearing people rave on about the dewy finish this foundation provides, I finally caved and bought it. Despite being the lightest shade in the colour range, this foundation is too dark for me. Hopefully it will work better in the summer time, when I am slightly less pale, but at the moment, I am far too white to wear this foundation. Ignoring my colour issues, I absolutely LOVE the formula of this foundation. It is so dewy and makes my skin look positively radiant, and it is so lightweight on my skin. It provides me with lovely light coverage for everyday use. It also has a SPF of 20. I would not recommend this to people with oily skin, but if you have dry or normal skin, and prefer a dewy finish, you need to try this!

Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin - 110 Ivory | RRP $34.95 for 30ml

I will say, it took me a while to warm up to this foundation, but I am now starting to like it. It is a decent match for my skin, though it does have quite a strong pink tone, but I can make it work for me. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone with dry skin, as I think it would become cakey on dry patches. This is not an everyday foundation for me, as I find it to be a little too thick and heavy, but I like it when I want a more flawless complexion, as it provides a nice medium coverage on my skin. It contains a SPF of 20. I would recommend this to someone who is looking for a high coverage foundation, and who doesn't mind a heavier feeling foundation.




ModelsPrefer Infinite Colour Foundation - Shell | RRP $16.99 for 30ml

This foundation looks so pale in the bottle, but unfortunately it tends to oxidise a fair few shades darker once it is blended onto my skin. This was a bit of a bummer for me, but I do find that I can still use this foundation if I mix it in with a lighter foundation. If you aren't the palest girl out there, and have a pink undertone, this may be the foundation for you! This foundation does not contain any SPF, which makes it ideal for flash photography. When I am brave enough to try and pull off this foundation, I find it gives a nice light coverage, and it lasts all day on my skin.



Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation - 51 Light Vanilla | RRP $32 for 30ml

First of all, I just want to say that this foundation is NOT a good match for my skin tone. It is too dark and yellow-toned to suit me, but I would recommend this to someone who has yellow undertones. Disregarding the colour, this foundation has an amazing formula. It feels light on the skin, whilst still providing a nice light to medium, buildable coverage. I would say this provides a natural/dewy finish. This foundation does not contain any SPF, which makes it suitable for flash photography. I wish this foundation had a shade suitable for my skin tone, as the formula is outstanding!


Maybelline Fit Me Foundation - 115 Ivory | RRP $18.95 for 30ml

Unfortunately, this foundation did not 'fit me'. It was far too dark and peach toned on my face. Therefore, I do not have a lot of experience with this foundation, but from what i've used, I know that it is a very dewy foundation. In my case, it may be a bit too dewy, as I find that it can make your skin look slightly oily. This foundation contains a SPF of 18. It only provides a light coverage finish. I wasn't overly impressed by this foundation.






Covergirl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation - 110 Classic Ivory | 30ml (I can't find the price)

Once again, I have another bad colour match from Covergirl. I have come to the conclusion that they have absolutely no interest in releasing any pale shades to their Australian customers, which is a huge shame! This just didn't suit my skin, as it was far too dark. Apart from the colour, this seems like a decent product. It has quite a nice thicker, almost mousse-like consistency, and blended well. I recall this foundation having a light coverage. I do not believe that this foundation contains any SPF.



Covergirl Natureluxe Silk Foundation - 310 Flax | 30ml (I can't find the price)

This was my first ever foundation purchase! I must have worn it for at least a year, before realising that it was not a good colour match for me. It is far too orange/pink on my skin, and makes me look a bit like an oompa loompa. Not a good look! I haven't worn this foundation for a while (due to the colour), but from what I can remember, it gave a decent light to medium coverage. It only contains a SPF of 10, so I would not rely upon this to protect my skin from sun damage. I wouldn't recommend this foundation to pale skintones.


Just wanted to add that the underside of my wrist is the palest part of my body, therefore none of the foundations appear to match my skin colour in the swatch photo, but they do match me in real life!

I hope that this blog post has been helpful for any pale-skinned readers! I will definitely do a follow up blog post once I have added a few more pale foundations to my collection. What is your favourite pale foundation?

Eila xo

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All products were purchased with my own money.

NOTD | That's What I Mint by Essence

Hello my loves!

In today's post I am going to be showing you my current nail colour! I don't know if you've noticed, but lately i've been posting a bit more on this blog! This is mainly because my computer has broken, and I am unable to upload any YouTube videos. I hope you're liking my more regular blog posts!

Anyway, onto my NOTD! The nail polish I am currently wearing is the Essence Colour & Go Nail Polish in 146 'That's What I Mint'. It is the most stunning mint shade, as you may have guessed by it's name.

Even though we are currently in Winter here in Australia, and this is definitely a more Spring/Summer colour, I just couldn't resist painting my nails with this beautiful shade of mint!

This nail polish has a lovely creme formula, and was completely opaque with 2 coats. In these pictures I am also wearing the OPI Natural Nail Base Coat and Nailene Acrylic Strong Top Coat.

Just wanted to also mention that these photos were taken two days after nail polish application. I find that with a base and top coat, this Essence nail polish easily lasts over 3 days without chipping.

I hope you've enjoyed this post! I'd love it if you guys left a comment telling me what is currently on your nails!

Eila xo

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All products were purchased with my own money.

Review & Swatches ♡ Ulta 3 Lip Paints*

Hello guys! Today I have another review and swatch post for you, this time on the Ulta 3 Lip Paints*. Ulta 3 is one of my all time favourite Australian beauty brands, so when I was offered the opportunity to try out some of their Lip Paints, I couldn't possibly say no!

The Ulta 3 Lip Paint range consists of 6 shades; Extreme Pink, Expressive Fuchsia, Radical Red, Electric Orange, Long Purple, and Manic Mauve. I love the colour range for this product, as they have a mixture of wearable and bright shades. At this stage I only have two of the lovely shades, Manic Mauve and Radical Red, but I know that I will definitely be picking up more shades in the future!

What I love the most about these Lip Paints, is the way that they feel on your lips. They are incredibly pigmented, and as they contain vitamin E, they feel extremely soft and moisturising. Unlike many other liquid lipstick products that I have tried out, these do not dry matte. In my opinion, this is fantastic! I personally do not like most matte lip products, as I find them to be quite drying on my lips, and would much prefer a creamy lip product. Thankfully, this is exactly what the Ulta 3 Lip Paints are.

This product does have quite a strong menthol, minty scent. This is because the product contains peppermint oil. I really enjoy the scent, as I find it to be quite refreshing, but if you are quite sensitive to scents, then you may not enjoy it.

This product is stored in a 7ml squeeze tube, and is applied with a doe foot applicator.

L-R: Radical Red and Manic Mauve

In terms of lasting power and longevity, I find that these lip paints last 2-3 hours, before the glossiness and intense pigmentation starts to fade, and it turns into more of a stain. This does mean that you would want to reapply throughout the day, but another perk to this product is that it can be easily layered without getting streaky or patchy.

These Ulta 3 Lip Paints can be purchased from Terry White Chemists, as well as other 
select pharmacies across Australia. They retail for $5.95 AUD.

L-R: Radical Red and Manic Mauve

Overall, I really like these Ulta 3 Lip Paints, and will definitely be buying more shades in the future! I am so impressed with the rich pigmentation, soft texture and great longevity.

Have you tried these lip paints yet? If so, what colour would you recommend for me to pick up next?

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Products marked with a * were provided for consideration, but as per usual, all opinions & thoughts are my own. 

Eila xo

My Current Favourite Neutral Pink Lip Combo ♡

Hello my loves! Today's post is on my current favourite neutral pink lip combo. If you've been watching my YouTube videos for a while, then you'll know that i'm a total sucker for pretty pink shades of lipstick and lipgloss. The two products that I will be sharing with you are both gorgeous shades of pink, which I find to work very well paired together, and I really love the way that they look on my lips.

The first product I have to show you, is the Sportsgirl Lip Colour in Beauty Queen. This lipstick has a creamy and lustrous finish, and is a gorgeous cool-toned pink, with subtle hints of purple.

The lipgloss which I love to pair with this lipstick, is the NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair. This is a stunning light pink shade. As well as being a gorgeous colour, this gloss has an incredible formula. It is shiny, non-sticky, and smells like sugary vanilla. 

Sportsgirl Pout About It Lip Colour in Beauty Queen layered under the NYX Butter Gloss in Eclair.

I love this lip combination so much, and I just think it is the perfect colour for everyday use. I'd definitely recommend these two lip products, especially if you are on a budget, as they only cost $15 AUD together.

I hope you've enjoyed this post, feel free to let me know your favourite lip combinations in the comment section below.

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All products were purchased with my own money.

Eila xo

Review & Swatches ♡ BOE Beauty Matte Lip Creams

Hello my lovelies! Today's review is on the BOE Beauty Matte Lip Creams. This is a very affordable brand, which is exclusive to BigW Stores. I was recently wandering through BigW and I decided to pick up some of their matte lip creams to try out, and I have been extremely impressed.

This range of Matte Lip Creams comes in four different shades, of which I picked up 3. There was also  a nude shade available, but I did not think that it would have suited my skin colour, so I decided to leave it behind.

The texture of these matte lip creams is exceptional! They are creamy, and smooth feeling on the lips, and not drying.

Personally, I would not say that these lip creams have a true matte formula, instead I would say they have a semi-matte or natural finish. This isn't a problem for me, as I actually prefer this sort of finish, but I do realise that it could be an issue for other people on the market for a true matte lip cream.

These lip creams have great pigmentation. One thin layer provides a nice colour payoff, but they can easily be built up to a strong colour in a few layers. Unlike other matte lip creams that i've tried (Australis Velourlips, i'm talking about you!) they can be layered easily without any flakiness or bunching up.

The lasting power of these lip creams is fairly good. As with most lip products, they will wear off with eating or drinking, but they do wear off evenly. Even once the product is removed from the lips, they still leave a nice stain on the lips.

I will recommend to stay away from these if you dislike scented products. They do not have an overpowering scent, but they do definitely have a faint rose/floral scent.

The packaging of these lip creams is average in my eyes. It is not as good a quality as high end brands (as expected), but is also not overly tacky. They have a matte black lid with a shiny clear bottle, which allows you to see the true colour of the product. You apply this lip stain with a doe foot applicator.

In my opinion, the best part about these lip creams is their price. They are sold for $2 AUD each, which means that the whole collection can be acquired for only $8. How could you possibly say no?

#32 Blush Pink

This is a gorgeous natural muted pink shade, perfect for everyday use. Such a versatile colour. It applies darker than it looks in the tube.

#33 Shock Pink

This is a bright fuchsia purple colour, perfect for adding a pop of colour to your makeup look.

#34 Pillarbox

A stunning, vibrant red shade. This is the perfect red that every girl needs in her collection!

L-R: Blush Pink, Shock Pink & Pillarbox

Overall, these lip stains are of an amazing quality for the price. They have a soft and buttery texture, are highly pigmented, and last well on the lips. The only cons to this product is that they are only accessible in Australia, they are not a true matte formula, and there aren't many shades in the range. But for only $2 each, the cons are easy to look past!

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. All products were purchased with my own money.

Love, Eila xo

OOTD's & Review | ft. Edge Clothing

It's currently summer here in Australia (with temperatures usually ranging between 35-40+ degrees where I live) so I thought that you lovely readers may enjoy seeing a few of my favourite summer inspired outfits.

Outfit 1 - Printed tee and crotchet shorts ♡

The main feature of this outfit are the gorgeous pair of light wash denim shorts. They have cute white crotchet detailing and distressed style rips. I find these shorts perfect for the hot weather we are currently receiving in Sydney. I paired these shorts with a white eagle printed tee from Cotton On, and a pair of replica converse from Kmart.

This is such a cute, casual and easy to throw on outfit. This is one of my go-to combinations for day-time activities during the summer holidays.

Outfit 2 - Magenta and Black 

The focus of this outfit is a gorgeous magenta coloured flowy high-waisted skirt. This provides a pop of colour against the black accessories which I paired it with. This skirt works in both a casual outfit and a dressier outfit. I paired this with a casual black racerback singlet from Supre, and a pair of shiny black wedge heels from Rubi.

I love the fact that this is a casual outfit that can be worn during the day and night time. If I was to wear this at night, I would add a black cardigan and some simple jewellery.

Check out Edge Clothing

Website: http://www.edgeclothing.com.au/

Lily Shorts* - no longer sold at Edge Clothing, but can still be found on other boutiques. 

Summer Love Skirt*: http://www.edgeclothing.com.au/Product/Women_Shorts_Skirts/All_About_Eve-SUMMER_LOVE_SKIRT/6420367.PNK

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. Products marked with a * were provided for consideration, but as per usual, all opinions & thoughts are my own. All other products were purchased with my own money.

OUTFIT 1: t-shirt - Cotton On // shorts - All About Eve from Edge Clothing // replica converse - Kmart.

OUTFIT 2: singlet - Supre // skirt - All About Eve from Edge Clothing // wedge heels - Rubi Shoes.