Spotted a new body-lotion-with-a-bit-of-tanner by Nivea in the supermarket today so picked one up... I am making it my mission to try them all - have already tried Johnsons (smelly) and Dove (not bad as a top-up for Fake Bake but too yellow on its own). Will report back :)

Let us know how it goes! I'm a fellow faired-skin-girl and I tried the Johnsons Holiday skin. Yes it's a bit smelly and a tad orangey too for my liking. Always on the lookout I am.:D

It's going pretty good so far - no orange-ness, and my partner couldn't smell the fake-tan smell on me so that's good too. It's not very moisturising though, not as creamy as Dove or Johnsons. But the colour and the smell are thumbs up so far!

I have also been hearing good things about the Garnier one, I will have to try that next :)

I'm trying to use up my Johnson's Skin one as quickly as possible so that I can try the L'oreal one called Nutrisummer, haven't heard much about it so I'm going to be brave and guinea pig. Today I bought Palmer's Cocoa Butter Leg Perfecting Gloss. So far, so good. It's a little hard to rub it all in but once you have the smell is beautiful, you're legs looks fantastic and slightly bronzed and it also has a growth inhibitor in it. Best of all it was on sale, $20 down to $12!!

Virasolve for an errupting cold sore!!! Under lots of stress!:(

There is only one remedy for stress Luisa Brown! Shop! It always makes me feel better!:p

one thing for stress- you can keep it in your hand bag while you shop!

resue remedy. little drops of flower essences that you drop on your tonuge when stressed. non chemical all a la natural!

you can put 10 drops into a water bottle if you want to just sip it as you go on stressful days.

a lot of chemists have it and I would love us to have it here- a beauty essential!

I'm with Alison - I've been using Bach Rescue Remedy ever since I was 8 years old and I love it, gets rid of stress like nothing else, although I do agree with pinkcupcake, there's nothing like shopping to get rid of the blues ;)

I'm always one to go shopping when I'm not feeling the best, but if I can't find anything that I love, or something I like isn't in my size, it makes me feel worse!!

Hello!! Still stressed but the cold sore didnt eventuate (phew!). I too am a fan of shopping and rescue remedy. I have the drops in my bag all the time. They have a new "pastille" form or soft lolly-looking thing. It is equivalent to four drops of sprays of liquid. I never delve in my handbag for these as it takes me forever (if ever) to recognise or admit that I am stressed!

I am changing jobs after 10 years in current one. Lots to do, finish and pass on before I finish up at the end of the week. This weekend is ME time - shopping, facial (my own) and reading my glossy mags! Tomorrow afternoon I will walk around the corner to get my Adore order, that's always fun. Trying out the newish Clarins waterless cleanser. I have one in Dior and really finds it finishes off the cleansing process.

Ciao girls

I'm always one to go shopping when I'm not feeling the best, but if I can't find anything that I love, or something I like isn't in my size, it makes me feel worse!!
I hear you sister! Nothing worse than a day of shopping when you can't find anything to buy :mad:

Went shopping today girls, Gave my credit card a severe workout! Oh well i'm worth it. lol.
This is what I purchased:

Insolence perfume by Guerlain - it's a sweet one of course!

Gloss Box By Cargo - This contains about 14 single use lip gloss wands in assorted colours. They are ideal for travelling.

Color Cards By Cargo - These are flat (like a business card) single use eye shadows that come in a cute little tin with 28 assorted colours.

Vitamin C Face Scub by The Body Shop
Vitamin C Eye Reviver by The Body Shop - The new Vitamin C range is well worth checking out. I have been using the time relaease face capsules also and would say they are equally as good as my Dermalogica Multi Vitamin Capsules and are only a fraction of the price.

Sexy Summer Super Balm By Pout - Beautiful little pot of balm in a gorgeous tan little container. Contains a bit of shimmer and is really moisturising!

Chanel No 5 Hair Mist - not usually a fan of Chanel No 5 but just wanted to say I have a perfume especially for my hair!

Addict 2 eau fraiche by Christian Dior - New addition to the Addict family. Has a lovely light floral scent and comes in a pink frosted bottle.

Juicy Tube Charms By Lancome - 3 minature juicy tubes with but little silver charms hanging off them.

Prada Sunglasses - nice black ones I've had my eye on for a while!

2 Scented Candles by Tocca - just because I love candles!

I also bought my god daughter a bottle of Barbie Perfume. She's five and I think it pays to start them on a beauty routine early. Hehe

- Alpha-H Classique Pack
- Alpha-H purifying clay mask
- Alchemy Jasmine Body wash
- Megan Gale Invisible Zinc

Haven't tried any of these before so I'm very excited....:p

Tae Bo DVD :cool:

Today I purchased a Skeem candle in a little boutique. I got the Pinot Noir one and it smells beautiful. It was only $31.00 and comes in what I would call vintage inspired packaging. It burns for 90 hours. I only just realised that Adore also sells them! Hoping that Adore will get more scented candles in the future!

This afternoon I collected my Aesop Hand Balm and a Clarins waterless cleanser from the Adore shop in Carlton North. I met Kate! So lovely to have met you Kate, no doubt I will see you again soon!:)

It was great to meet you too Luisa! :spin:

Today I bought Garnier Body Summer. That brings my count of fake tans currently in rotation to 8 :o perhaps I should use something up before I buy any more...

If anyone should feel the guilt about not finishing products, it should be me!! She with the 20 (yes it was 17 in the hand cream thread but I found another at the bottom of my handbag and another two shoved in a cupboard! )opened hand creams!!. My opened and unopened products take up any drawer, cupboard and box at home, including my linen cupboard in which there is no more space to pack away clean towels! It's funny though, each time I come across items that have been stored for a while it feels like I've just been shopping! Mmmm... forgot you were hiding there!:o

I am so thankful for FINALLY finding other people who don't use up all their products. I am absloutely hopeless when it comes to finishing things because I always buy more and want to try the new ones and forget all about the old ones! I always have friends and family telling me how wasteful I am and that I don't need anymore products! Finally I know I am not alone and I can't tell you what a relief it is to have found other people who are similar to me! My friends were starting to make me feel abnormal! Now I can tell them I have new friends who are exactly the same as me if not worse;)

Hey Jaime, how did you go with the Alpha H products you bought?

I haven't received them yet. I got them expressed posted so I would get them quicker because I live in the country...
I will be sure to let you know how I go. Fingers crossed it helps my skin improve!

I bought an Olga Berg black clutch in my break :) I NEEDED it, I promise! It had to match my outfit for tomorrow.. (Derby Day)

Hey Jaime, how did you go with the Alpha H products you bought?

So far I have quite enjoyed using the products, but I'm not overley impressed with the anti-age serum. It's really difficult to get it out of the sachet and it dribbles everywhere. It's also really really yellow, I wasn't expecting it to be so yellow and I had to be extremely careful in making sure it was all rubbed in.... otherwise you look like you've had an accident with yellow dye! But apart from that little gripe, I'm quite happy with the products.
Yesterday I bought the Garnier body summer lotion, and it's really good! It has a pleasant fruity smell to it, can't comment on the results yet coz i've only used it once. It absorbed in the skin really quickly.

Hi Jaime, the yellow you describe is most likely the carrot oil in the Hydra Defense serum. Admitedly, having a sachet would make it difficult to control, no such problem with the bottle and dropper. The carrot oil contains betacarotene which converts to vitamin A in the body so it has great benefit to the skin. I remember when I bought this I was told to just use a few drops with my moisturiser. I infact use it by itself on just-damp skin at night, pop a few drops on your fingers, rub fingers together and press onto your skin. Just dont a have a gorgeous pillow case on your pillow! Hope that helps as it really is a great product :)

Thanks for that info Luisa Brown, it might just get a second chance yet! :spin:

Yesterday I bought Princess by Vera Wang. I smelt the little paper strip in my New Woman mag and I loved it. I also bought Diesel Green by Diesel. I dont know what it will be like, but I loved the bottle and my fave colour is green - nothing else matters!! :p

My best friend got married on Saturday night and as one of four bridesmaids I recieved a thank you gift basket from her containing a variety of beauty products and skincare. Here is what it contained:

Mason Pearson Hair Brush

The Organic Pharmacy double rose rejuvinating cream

Ginger and Smart scented candles

L'occitane vanilla fragrance, body milk and shower gel

Jurlique rose handcream

Jurlique pure rose water freshner

The Body Shop Papaya body scrub and body butter

Philosphy Laughing Gas (cinnamon bun scented room spray)

Clinique Moisture Surge Face Masks (pack of 6)

Peter Alexander PJ's

wow! you have good friends :) what a great idea.

Yes Melita I am such a lucky girl. Having so much fun playing with all my new goodies. Will report back when I have tried them all out:)

Thats so sweet pinkcupcake! Sounds like lots of fun! Be sure to rate all your products

I went to Priceline in my lunch break and bought some Rimmel nailpolishes for $5 each! bargain!

Am I the only one that goes into Priceline not actually needing anything but always manages to find something i "need"???

Hard to go into Priceline and NOT buy anything. Usually it's a top up of make-up wipes and big cleansing sponges for my mask removal. It's also a good chance to "play" with the budget cosmetics! :p

I love going to Priceline! I find it hard to walk past a priceline store without stcking my head in to suss out what they have on offer! I generally by all my cotton wipes, sponges,cotton buds and the occasional pack of face wipes from there. They also stock a cute little range called Sugarbaby which I love! I adore the pink packaging! It is so inexpernsive but really effective. I love the shimmer powder puff and the cheek and lip stains. The have gorgeous (non sticky) lip goss and really cute eyshadows. If you are a girly girl and you haven't checked out Sugarbaby as yet, pop into priceline and check it out!:)

NOTHING! But i'm bored, so i'll tell you what i bought on saturday :P. I bought Shiseido Brightening Veil (a bit disappointed in it so far :( ), Estee Lauder Doublewear Foundation and Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow in Turquoise. The eyeshadow is amazing, vibrant deep colour which stays on all day. I think i may have a new addiction...
(l) jenna may

If you are a girly girl and you haven't checked out Sugarbaby as yet, pop into priceline and check it out!:)

More excuses to go to Priceline! wooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Didn't buy anything today...

But i bought the Ultraceuticals Summer Essentials Kit yesterday!

I love Priceline!! I can literally spend an hour in that place slowly walking up each isle. :spin:

Tim Tam.... is the summer essentials kit the one for $75 with all the travle size products??

Nothing... BUt I am thinking maybe Stila Skin Visor SPF50. The SPF50 sounds good.

The kit contains:

UltraClear Exfoliating Gel 50ml,
Ultra Self Tan 50ml, Protective Daily Moisturiser SPF30+ 50ml,
Ultra Lip Protect SPF30+ 4g and
C-10 Serum 25ml
plus a body exfoliating mitt and a cosmetics bag.

I think the C-10 serum is the full size and the rest are travel size

Good deal! Pitty I don't use any of those particular products :(

I have been hoping Ultraceauticals brings out a travel size range. I can never fit all my Ultraceauticuals skincare in my wetbag. Would be more convenient if they came in half sizes....

Really?

I tend to like the bigger packages myself. Probably since i am lazy and dont like having to re purchase frequently ;)

Just purchased the Alpha-H Liquid Gold from Adore based on the many reviews both on the site and the obvious fan club for them on the forum! Really, really, really hope it works as I have gone through so so many products, samples and facials to try and get rid of scarring and uneven skintone, and spent a heck of a lot of money on the money (something which can be quite difficult being a uni student paying bills and rent but not wanting to sacrifice anything for half decent skin! hence why I'm a fan of cheap things that work or home-made beauty recipes).

Liquid gold is great and you are more likely to get results by makining sure you have a full skin program expecially for your skin.

If you need help feel free to email me as I do the 'ask allison' column here at adore and help you guys out with specific skin care advice as you need it.
xx

Thanks a lot Allison, actually I was wondering, when I get the Alhpa-H Liquid Gold, do I use it both morning and night, everyday or what?? It says on adore that you use it after cleansing, so usually I just take that as twice daily but seeing as it's so strong in glycolic acid I thought I had better ask.

Forgot to add what I bought today!! Maybelline Mousse Blush in Soft Plum, haven't tried it yet though.

Melita I love love love the Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush! I am sure you will love it to. It blends so easily and is inexpensive compared to other brands! Let me know how you find it. I have it in every shade!:fish:

Ok So I'm thinking I must have totally maxed out my credit card by now (must go and pay it off in full tomorrow so I can start all over again ):rolleyes: but I couldn't resist buying a few things from The Organic Pharmacy Range (available through rescu beauty bar and David Jones).

Today I ordered:

Anti-oxidant face firming serum by The Organic Pharmacy: It's supposed to be 50 times stronger than rosehip oil!

Rose Facial Spritz By The Organic Pharmacy: just sounds like a nice refreshing spray!

The Organic Pharmacy Starter Kit: Contains 9 products in travel sizes!

I will report back with how I find them:spin:

Thanks a lot Allison, actually I was wondering, when I get the Alhpa-H Liquid Gold, do I use it both morning and night, everyday or what?? It says on adore that you use it after cleansing, so usually I just take that as twice daily but seeing as it's so strong in glycolic acid I thought I had better ask.
Just once a day is fine; preferably at night.

Hope this helps :)

Today I purchased The Johnsons Holiday Skin lotion with a bit of tanner in it after it being recommended by forum members! After my previous experiences with fake tan:no: I really hope I don't mess this one up!

Thanks Kate, the Liquid Gold arrived this morning perfectly on time, with Alpha-H samples and a Santa chocolate! (had two heart appt. at hospital so this made my day :D ) It also had written about 5 times in different places how to use it, so helpful, should have known Adore would have had it downpat anyway!

Pinkcupcake, loving the mousse blush, want to go back and buy it in Pink Frosting, and maybe the bronzing one too. Also, how are you finding your Alpha-H Classique Skincare kit? Thinking about purchasing the Active skin one myself...

Hi Melita,
I am finding the Alpha-H Classique skincare good. The balancing cleanser leaves my skin feeling baby soft. Other forum members have said that they have changed the formula of the Liquid Gold and that it is not tingly on their skin as much anymore. I found it very tingly when I put it on my skin so I am not sure if I am a bit sensitive to it or if I might have got one from the old batch! Either way I find it very good. The Rejuvinating Cream takes a while to absorb on my skin but I am only using it at night so that doesn't matter so much. Overall I am really happy with the Apha-H range and I definitely wouldn't hesitate to purchase it again.
I am so thankful for this forum and the members input as I wouldn't have tried the Alpha-H range if I hadn't heard all the rave reviews about it.

I thought you would love:hearts: the Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush! I have purchased many top end blushes and I think the Maybelline ones are equally as good if not better. I think this will become a 'cult' product in the various beauty awards in the future!

Thanks a lot Allison, actually I was wondering, when I get the Alhpa-H Liquid Gold, do I use it both morning and night, everyday or what?? It says on adore that you use it after cleansing, so usually I just take that as twice daily but seeing as it's so strong in glycolic acid I thought I had better ask.

Hi Melita,

With the liquid gold it is advised to apply it in the evening after cleansing and follow with a moisturiser. In your case with the break outs you mentioned I would advise the balancing moisturiser in the range which you can also apply in the morning and follow with sunblock. Make sure you are exfoliating 2-3 times a week with the microcleanse (which is brilliant!) and the 15 % glycolic mask makes your skin feel like a baby's bum!

The Active kit has most of these products in it!

hope that helps

After a hard mornings work I went and purchased myself a few little treats. Today I got:

Neroli & Jasmine Perfume oil from The Body Shop (this is one of their new fragrances and I quite like it (would you believe I especially by my oils from The Body Shop just to wear to bed at night:o )!

Time Release Vitamin C Capsules (again) by The Body Shop

10 Golden Apple Home Fragrances by The Body Shop (stocking up as they are a limited edition)!

Vitamin C Intensive Night Treatment by The Body Shop (just loving the vitamin C range eventhough I have never been fond of The Body Shops skincare)!

Avene Thermal Spring Water (sooths and hydrates). It also won an InStyle Beauty award this year.

On The advice of forum users I purchased the Kosmea Rose Hip oil eventhough I have another type from The Organic Pharmacy on its way somewhere!

Sarah Jessica Parkers Lovely Liquid Satin (more like an oil but supposedly the same fragrance as the original)

Glitter Eyeliner in silver by The Body Shop (great for the festive season).

Idealist Skin Refinisher By Estee Lauder (have used this on and off during the last year or so).

Today I purchased:

Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe: Limited Edition Colection of 5 Chanel Fragrances in Pure Parfum's 3.5ml each! Excellent value at $90 valued at almost $700!

Chanel No 5 Bath Oil - Although I am not usually a number 5 wearer I just loved the bath oil!

Lancome Juicy Tubes Swirl in shade 084 cacao flip- three swirled together colours (when blended they come out in a soft plum). This is also a limited edition ( I just love my limited editions)!

Christian Dior Midnight Charm Fragrance - also a limited edition!

Christian Dior Sparkle Shine - A clear glittery limited edition lip gloss!

Christian Dior Hypnotic Poison Body Lotion and Soap (one of my classic faves)!

Estee Lauder - Limited Edition eye shadow palette : Contains 7 pure colour shades. Exceptional Value at $59 when each shade normally costs $40!

Scented Space Candle in Vanilla Sugar!

Trilogy Lip Conditioner

The Body Shop:

Vitamin C Skin Boost Serum

Vanilla Spice & Golden Apple home fragrance oils (again)!

Papaya Shower Gel & Body butter!\

Ok Ok I was supposed to be Christmas Shopping for other peoples gifts but I couldn't help myself. Oh well there's always next weekend lol!:shakehead: !!:redcheeks:

Amongst my Adore things yesterday were the Dermadoctor Eye cream (recommended by Kate in another thread) and the Mirenesse Hand cream, will let you know how I find them!

Pinkcupcake, tell me what the Midnight Charm fragrance smells like? The EL eyeshadows sound like great value, do they blend well?

The midnight charm fragrance is quite unique smelling. It is light, fresh but very pretty. Not sure what the ingredients are but I like it. I will spray it again and consider it then report back.

The Estee Lauder eyeshadows blend well and have quite small particles. I have always found them easy to blend and they certainly last well but I would have to say that the Dior 5 couleurs palettes are my very favourites ever!

Will consider the EL one when I check out colours. I had one of my CD 5 colour palletes on yesterday. Applied at 8am and was still fresh and fabulous at 1am this morning when I took it off! So worth the extra investment.;)

Yesterday I made an order with Adore and I purchases the following:

Bloom fig & Brown Sugar Candle

Alpha- H Hydramist

Alpha-H Glycolic Mask

Burts Bees Lip balm

Clarins One Step Purifying Cleansing Water (combanation skin)

Dr Hauschka (spelling??) cleansing cream

Thinking I might need to go now and maybe order Chocolovers!!

Ok so I also ordered the Chocolovers Perfume by Aquolina and the other Clarins Cleansing water thingy in the one for normal skin (just because Luisa Brown told me she loved it) and I had ordered the other one for combination skin. I disdn't want to miss out on a good product so I thought I would buy both!:rolleyes: :waving:

Am I the only one that does that sort of thing? Buys both because I can't figure out which one I am supposed to get?

Hi Pinkcupcake!

You wont be disappointed, the Water Comfort cleanser is fabulous. My skin is normal so chose the peach one - just loving the smell as well! You could perhaps use the combination skin one in the warmer months and leave the normal one for colder months but I suspect you could alternate both when you feel like it. The normal one certainly doesnt leave any residue behind so should be fine for you!:waving:

Getting it tomorrow so i'm super excited. I think it was th peach smell that got me! I love anything that smells nice!

I have been thinking about getting that Water Comfort Cleanser (in Peach) but I still can't get the theory of it. It sounds like a toner. I tried it @ the counter, it was nice (felt like a toner) but when the girl told me it was oil & water that put me off. Should I just stick with a toner in the morning after cleansing the night before?

Let me know what you think.:)

I have been thinking about getting that Water Comfort Cleanser (in Peach) but I still can't get the theory of it. It sounds like a toner. I tried it @ the counter, it was nice (felt like a toner) but when the girl told me it was oil & water that put me off. Should I just stick with a toner in the morning after cleansing the night before?

Despite not really reading the blub or the ingredients,can I tell you that there is absolutely no oily film or residue with this cleanser. I actually use it as a toner so would certainly notice. I like the idea that it is refreshing as well as completing my cleansing process and would be an ideal one in the morning. :waving:

I am planning to use it as a toner. Is that ok Luisa Brown.

See above! :bunny:

In the last couple of days I have done a little self spoiling. Too tough buying for everyone else this time of year! I purchased:

Sohum roller perfume pack (thanks pinkcupcake!)
Benefit sisters Ford de-puffing gel (thanks pinkcupcake!)
Benefit lip gloss in Rave Reviews
Linden Leaves Fig room spray
Apsley and Co room fragrance in Orange Clove for the festive season!:tree:
Body Shop golden apple fragrance oil (thanks pinkcupcake, must get more I love it!)
Dr Haushka cleansing cream (thanks Kate!)
Clarins eye pack (great value from Adore)
Model Co 3 in one foundation (thanks for adding to your stock guys!, checked out the colours at DJ's and bought from you!:hearts:
and some lovely Levante hosiery!

Ahhh!:)

I know! How hard is it xmas shopping & trying to resist buying everything for yourself? I try to restrict myself to stuff on sale. :redcheeks:

Lip tint & make up brushes by Jemma in Priceline that were reduced 30%.
Planet Earth body creams from Target 30% off. I got 2 pack 500ml bottles for $5.52!! in Cocoa Butter, Jasmine, Aloe Vera, Musk.
Also in Target I got for my girl (14) a pack by Girlforce $10 foot scrub & lotion, pedicure tools in a gorgeous blue make up bag with sequins & peacock print on it. It even has a jewel hanging from the zipper. Very cute - get one for your girl Luisa.

I know! How hard is it xmas shopping & trying to resist buying everything for yourself? I try to restrict myself to stuff on sale. :redcheeks:

Lip tint & make up brushes by Jemma in Priceline that were reduced 30%.
Planet Earth body creams from Target 30% off. I got 2 pack 500ml bottles for $5.52!! in Cocoa Butter, Jasmine, Aloe Vera, Musk.
Also in Target I got for my girl (14) a pack by Girlforce $10 foot scrub & lotion, pedicure tools in a gorgeous blue make up bag with sequins & peacock print on it. It even has a jewel hanging from the zipper. Very cute - get one for your girl Luisa.

Yes, Laura would be so into that! I have picked up many inexpensive things for her Christmas stocking - my only problem is I am usually half asleep trying to wrap them all and it's getting more difficult to find "hiding spots" each year! It's funny, she still believes in Santa and Santa's present always has to have different wrapping paper! Too funny!:hearts:

Please refer to my Budget Skincare Star Performers thread! Posted it in the wrong thread:rolleyes: !!

Oooh I am so excited that people are buying things I have recommended! Makes me feel a bit special!! Can you imagine all the things I am going to have to tell you about when I get back from Melbourne next weekend! I am going to go off! I can just imagine what I am going to be like in the new David Jones Beauty Hall. My Parents and all their families and my friends are giving me money to buy my Birthday (Christmas Eve) and Christmas Presents. They find me exceptionally hard to buy for as I have so much stuff. I am also going to buy my self many treats.

Oh and I am getting a new Louis Vuitton Handbag (from Crown) a Necklace from Tiffany & Co and a wallet from Chanel (all presents). I also think I might be getting another Maltese Puppy from my brother as there was a suspicious message left on his answering machine!! I already have one little boy named Billy. I am counting down the sleeps! Very excited! My family say I am like a two year old at Christmas! lol

Please refer to my Budget Skincare Star Performers thread! Posted it in the wrong thread:rolleyes: !!

Oooh I am so excited that people are buying things I have recommended! Makes me feel a bit special!! Can you imagine all the things I am going to have to tell you about when I get back from Melbourne next weekend! I am going to go off! I can just imagine what I am going to be like in the new David Jones Beauty Hall. My Parents and all their families and my friends are giving me money to buy my Birthday (Christmas Eve) and Christmas Presents. They find me exceptionally hard to buy for as I have so much stuff. I am also going to buy my self many treats.

Oh and I am getting a new Louis Vuitton Handbag (from Crown) a Necklace from Tiffany & Co and a wallet from Chanel (all presents). I also think I might be getting another Maltese Puppy from my brother as there was a suspicious message left on his answering machine!! I already have one little boy named Billy. I am counting down the sleeps! Very excited! My family say I am like a two year old at Christmas! lol


Your post on the Tasmanian skincare should stay in that thread as it sounds like really great value! I am interested in your cleanser, going to check out their website.

My, you need to get your walking shoes on with all that shopping in Melbourne! I bet you will have so much fun picking out your goodies. Just make sure your put on your "pleading - I had to buy my WHOLE family presents" when you get slugged for excess baggage!! Have tons of fun xo

aaah that's why I am taking my Mum with me! She is good at getting out of paying for excess baggage!

I bought myself a case of wine today (yum yum yum), and sent up a case to mum & dad to help out for xmas.

What wine did you buy?

You know I can't even remember... There were so many to choose from! I do know I bought Swagmann's Kiss Cabernet Merlot (our fave) it was on special for $6.95 a bottle! And a couple of cleanskins. Check out http://www.cleanskins.com/ or http://www.getwinesdirect.com/ - free postage too

Today I bought some paw paw ointment (yay finally found some in the tube!!), and I also bought some Benzac AC :worship:

Today I bought some paw paw ointment (yay finally found some in the tube!!), and I also bought some Benzac AC :worship:

What strength did you get Jaime? Please make sure you only use it on spots and not more liberally xo

Today i got an early Chrissie present from a friend who is going overseas for 6 weeks. We exchanged gifts and said that we wouldn't open them until Christmas! She had only been left my house for ten minutes when she rang me and said she had opened hers, It was sooo funny because I had opened mine before her car left the street! lol

She got me a really good present:

The Milk Man Suit Case By Philosophy (contains chocolate scented lip gloss, lotion & shower gel)
Sterling Silver key ring from Tiffany & Co
Louis Vuitton Organiser!

This was a combined pressie as it's my birthday on Christmas Eve!

She got my Maltse a Batman outfit! lol

What strength did you get Jaime? Please make sure you only use it on spots and not more liberally xo

I got the 2.5%. I will be careful using it, it's quite strong stuff...but I have quite persistant breakouts. I used it as a spot treatment last night on a blemish, and within half an hour the redness had reduced quite considerably. I know it can slightly bleach your skin over time and you have to be really careful in the sun...

Good girl! Good strength to start with. Keep applying just to your spots. They do make a 5% too but please avoid the 10% - way too strong. Careful what you clean your skin with, make sure it is gentle. Problems occur when people are using a strong preparation and then a topical treatment. Good luck!

I use Alpha-H Triple Action cleanser. Will this be too strong? I have a friend who uses Benzac but she cleanses/moisturises with Cetaphil.

I use Alpha-H Triple Action cleanser. Will this be too strong? I have a friend who uses Benzac but she cleanses/moisturises with Cetaphil.

Triple action would be fine, like the fact that it has triclosan (an antibacterial agent) in it. If skin starts to become a bit dry or irritated have a break and use the Cetaphil for now. Let me know how you go.

Thanks very much Luisa, I will. :waving:

I bought the limited ed Euphoria by CK perfume... I love it! :hearts:
I've been eyeing it off for ages, ie the normal one... but the limited ed one won me over...
it's gorgeous... the bottle is silver & has a atomiser attached to it... it's so girly...

I'm so naughty though... am supposed to be Xmas shopping. :tree:
But everytime I'm either browsing or buying something for someone, I can't help but treat myself... :ashamed:

Today I received my Aesop Jetset Travel kit from Adore Beauty. It is sooo cute! It contains 4 x 50ml bottles of Aesop products including shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and body lotion. The little brown bottles are also plastic which are perfect for travel as those of you who have used Aesop products will know the glass bottles can be quite heavy. This little pack in absolutely perfect for a long weekend away. I am taking mine to Melbourne on the weekend!

I also got the new Model Co face scrub. I will report back once I have tried it.

Today i purchased from Adore Beauty:
-Bloom Eye definer - black glitter
-Bloom lip laquer - baci baci
-Lipgloss keyring - sweet pea

Princess tell me more about this Bloom eye thing with glitter in it! Sounds awesome!

hey pinkcupcake, well this is the first i've bought this black eyeliner with glitter so i hope it's good. The reason i wanted it was because it seems to be all the go i went onto www.maccosmetics.com and they have a new limited edition range and one of the products was a glittery eye liner and i couldn't afford it so i remembered bloom had a version of it. Apparently Body Shop have a version also.

I wanted something special to wear for new years thats different and special compared to what i usually do. I can't wait to use it.

The Bloom shadow liner in Charcoal has glitter in it too - but not too much for daytime (I wear it most days).

Thanks Kate good to know about the Bloom Charcoal liner.

I love Bloom so much.

Thanks Princess! I have The Body Shop One in silver and a couple by Pop from kit. I had all sorts of trouble trying to use the M.A.C website. It wouldn't accept my post code etc and kept telling me to put another post code! What was I supposed to do? Make one up and hope for the best! lol:rollthoseeyes: !! Think I will give them a ring and try and sort it out!

I like bloom products also. How cleaver is Natalie Bloom? A self made multi millionaire who started her business off at home. I think Kate could easily be the next Natalie Bloom. We just have to convince her to create and bring out her own Adore Beauty Range!;)

I'm confused pinkcupcake, why does it ask for your postcode? are you sure you tried www.maccosmetics.com.au ???

Today I bought the Cleansing Cream from Dr Hauchka that Kate so highly recommended... in other threads... Can't wait to try it :D

Oh & a new makeup bag from Uchi...
love their toiletry bags... great colours & fab quality... :hearts:

I'm confused pinkcupcake, why does it ask for your postcode? are you sure you tried www.maccosmetics.com.au ???

When I made an order it asked for my address etc. When I entered my address it said that the postcode didn't match the suburb I had entered and wouldn't let me proceed with my order! It said I had to ring some number for customer service!

Oh how annoying i think i would have been so close to tears because i'm very impatient and like my things when i want them.

Just curious pinkcupcake what were you trying to order?

Hi Princess,
Here is a list of what I was trying to order from M.A.C:

Holiday Dress Set No 5 Cool in Fine China
Holday Dress Set No 4 Shadesticks
Studio Fix Pressed Prowder in NC20 (use this everyday so a reorder)
Studio Fix Concealer in NC 20 (also a reorder)
Lipglass in Prrrr

I love my M.A.C! Probably my favourite makeup brand along with Pout! Just going to ring them and sort it out from their end. I'm going to Melbourne on Friday so I will have a play with everything then! I can't wait!!

Did you see the great Pout sale at Rescu? they had good discounts.

Yes Princess Precious,
Ofcourse I saw the Pout sale lol! I didn't need anything but decided to buy a heap of it anyway! lol

I didn't NEED anything either but i bought stuff. I nearly fell of my office chair at work when i saw POUT SALE !!!!. This is my very first Pout purchase because i only got onto Rescu a couple of months ago. I'm loving it by the way.

I bought:
illuminzing foundation
lip gloss - very sticky but good colour

Would you believe I have the Pout lipgloss in just about every colour (and just about everything else in the Pout rang)!! I love Pop My Bubble, this one is also one of Kylie Minogues favourites! It's the bubblegum pink one. I just adore Pouts packaging!

Princess if you don't like the stickyness of the glosses try out Pouts lip polishes or lipslicks as they aren't sticky at all.

I totally believe your have every colour pout lipgloss. lol i don't doubt you. hahaha

I've bought the following because I thought they'd make great stocking stuffers;
Badger Balm Tangerine Breeze
Badger Bali Balm
Bloom Scented Guest 4 pack
Demeter Pick-me-up sprays in Gin and Tonic and Cosmopolitan

And for me... :o
Demeter sprays in New Zealand and Pink Lemonade
Kusco-Murphy Lavender Hair Creme - after reading the reviews on Adore..
2 Peas in a Pod Vanilla bubble bath (going to a resort soon with a spa! :clapping:)

Jaime,
Whatever you do don't put the bubble bath in the spa bath! You will have bubbles cascading throughout the resort! Spa's don't like bubbles trust me I learned the hard way:redcheeks: ! On the upside the Vanilla Bean bubble bath is absolutely divine. I am a vanilla junkie just love love love it! Also try out the vanilla bean body lotion, to die for! You could fill the spa as a bath but just don't turn those jets on girlfriend!

Been there too, very embarrassing!:shake:

Lol! :chuckle: I've actually done it before too and it wasn't too bad - I might only put a little teeny bit in??!!. Thanks for the warning girls :waving:

I haven't bought anything today. But I plan on buying nail scissors! My package form Beauty and the Bees should also be arriving today, I ordered the cleanser, the rich and the ultra rich moisturisers and the rose hip eye serum... can't wait to try them!!

Today I bought the Kit Pomegranate & Pink Grapefruit Bodywash. It smells so yummy! Really refreshing. Can't wait to try it out. The matching body scub looks good too. :)

Oh & I bought the smaller size of the Cowshed shampoo & conditioner also from Kit.

Yipeee, I got the Pomegranate and Pink grapefruit lotion as well as shower gel! They smell so yummy! They have reformulated the Kit lotions and they are now much thicker as their first one was very runny. The cowshed hair range is gorgeous, will make your hair feel like silk. Well done on an excellent purchase!

today went to chaddy and guess what?? they have kit at myer!!!! its sooo nice and has quite a large area as well. i bought myself the korres body wash and body butter in guava. if i bought it seperately it would have costed more. i also bought the mario silver bullet cream. i wanted to try the enzyme cleanser but i neva used it before and it didnt come in smaller sizes. ooo i saw in another thread Pinkcupcake that you used it?? can you tell me what its like?? went to loccataine and bought the milk cleanser and body lotion pack. finally just went to seeds and bought my son a few things lolz!! cant shop for myself and not buy him anything or else i feel guilty. :typing:

Hi Bubbles,
Firstly the Mario Bedescu products are beautiful. I am a huge fan! The enzyme cleanser is great. It contains alpha hydroxy acids so it removes any dead or duling surface cells whilst you cleanse. My skin is combination and just loves the enzyme cleanser. It's $32 for over 230ml. It will last you for ages. It is also fantastic at getting makeup off. If your skin is a little sensitive I would ask advive from the Kit girls before purchasing it. Kit is fantastic for giving samples so don't be afraid to ask for a little bit to take home and try. I have purchased so many products from them after being given a sample to try first.

Mario Bedescu has been around since the 60's so the brand must be doing something right.

I laso love the Korres products. I have the Guava body butter. It is beautiful smelling. I also got the quince one on the weekend and that is also gorgeous. I have a couple of Korres skincare products (scrub and mask) and they are also wonderful.

In reference to feeling bad about not buying your son something when you shop for yourself buy him some little twig products from Adore. They are gorgeous and you can use them too! Lol

thanks pinkcupcake........i think i will head back there at get some sample of the cleanser to try. But yes you are right at that price and that size it is definitely good value. Just would be a waste if it wasnt any good. But judging by ur reviews i might just give it a go..... i dont like to trust sales people as its their job to sell!! lol

yes it my first time with the korres range and its really lovely!! :spin:

thanks again ur a great help!! :kissing:

Thanks pinkcupcake! :hugs:

I love Kit too & agree that they are v generous with samples, and like you have bought most of my things from there after trialling with a sample. The SAs are also v helpful & never pushy. I love going in & playing with all the products :hearts:

Bubbles,
The Korres range is great too! I'm just finishing off a second body wash, this one is lemon & basil which is very refreshing. I have used the mint one before, as well as the Rice Shampoo & Acacia Milk Conditioner...

Today I bought myself a beautiful bottle of Chanel No 5 Bath oil. It comes in a 400ml bottle and smells divine. I love the massive Chanel bottle too. It's $126.00 but in my opinion worth every scent. I have had the bath oil before but in a smaller bottle. I can't wait to put it alongside my Jo Malone Bath Oils in my gorgeous bathroom!

Today I was supposed to be shopping for other peoples pressies but I just had to get myself a super bargain when it popped up (despite my Mum telling me I was not allowed to buy another thing for myself:rolleyes:)!! So was at Myer and they had a fragrance sale and I happened across a Ralph Lauren Pure Turquoise gift pack. It had the largest bottle available with body lotion and shower gel and was normally $146 but was reduced to $69! So of course I had to get it (after all I was intending to get it sooner or later so really I saved by getting it now on sale).

After buying a few pressies for other people I decided I would have some sushi and a drink and it wasn't my fault I passed a shoe sale whilst doing that! I ended up buying a pair of summer flats and some new fluffy pink slippers but again I can justify this because it was a sale and therefore I really did save!

You are classic. I got my Adore pack today! (Stoked I only ordered it yesterday). So I have the Clarins powderpuff, the ModelCo cute pink headband for keeping hair off your face when cleansing, Aptiva eye zone mask and the Aesop anti-blemish mask.

Looking forward to playing on the weekend! Especially the eye mask - have never tried one of these before!

Ooooh I also bought a dress from Witchery today to wear to my work Xmas party tonight! Yaaaaayyyy cocktails!!!!

I bought the Kit Pomegranate & Pink Grapefruit body scrub. It smells devine!
Can't wait to use it!

oooh I love the pink grapefruit & pomegranate stuff I have it all! :hearts:

Today I bought Cake Body glaze it smells amazing!!! also Sally Hansen pre tan scrub.

I got the Parsley Seed Cleansing Mask from Aesop in the post today! I tried a sample I got from Adore and just loved it, so I ordered one from the Aesop website, and what did I find in my little package? five samples !!! I got two each of the oil free and mandarin moisturisers and one rose body wash (can't remember the proper name). I love these guys, they are so good with giving out samples of their products! :hugs:

Visited Mecca today to play with some products. Bought a pack of Kai Body Buffers and Perfume Oil. Just love the fresh gardenia scent in this hot weather. :hearts:

I cant wait til I finish up on Friday for hols, going to make my way into Mecca, Mac and Kit in South Yarra and make a day of it! I am going to play with the pigments and have to get the most amazing glittery eyeliner from Kit that pcc insisted I try when she was in town - must say looked sensational! Hanging out for some retail therapy!!

I was the only shopper in Mecca, South Yarra today and took advantage of the three idle staff. Normally I enjoy my own space to play and explore without interference, but today I let them show me everything, it was a great way to unwind.

Go crazy on your holiday time and enjoy! :whipcrack:

Thanks Charismatic! Can't wait! Going to park at the Jam, meander down Toorak Rd, then back on to Chapel for lunch and MAC and Kit! Heaven!:clapping:

:shocked: I sense an enormous shopping list is going to be posted very soon. Dangerous but nice! hehehe!

Mmmm... now what was that about a New Years' Resolution to finish some things off?? Might have to make an exception for make-up - doesn't quite count me thinks!!:whipcrack:

Me agrees!!!!!!!! ;)

Today I bought Smiley eau de toilette 30mls. I have been wanting to buy this since I first smelled it at kit! It smells a bit like brown sugar, it's really yummy... :spin: I'm so glad i have it now!!!
While at kit I also bought Pop Lip Ribbon gloss. I got the Pink Ribbon one. So pretty! I bought one for a friend at Christmas and have wanted one for my self, so I just did it! YAY. I love gloss.

today i picked up Neutrogena spf 30 untinted daily moisturiser from Smart Pharmacy, love that place its like a supermarket of beauty products :encore:

Today picked up a few bargains at Myer:

Earthly Posessions coconut & Lime gift box containg body butter, lip balm and granulated soap. Smells yummylicious! Was originally $32 got it for $8!

Bloom Lip Shine & Stardust Duo was $25 got it for $14.50!

Coolwater Game Gift Pack, contains 100ml edt and 200ml lotion for $60!

Sugar Baby Frangipani shower gel, lotion and scrub (all 250ml) for $13!

Mor Pomegranate hand and body lotion $13.95!

Got my big bag of goodies in front of me! Went to the mecca of cheap beauty thrills today, the Bourke St mega Priceline to "stock up" on the basics. Left almost $200 at their register!

I bought,

More Mark Daniels In Detox shampoo (so cheap and a great clarifying shampoo)
New Demake up soft peeling pads (cotton pads with a slightly abrasive side)
Several KMS 125ml tubes of shampoo ($3.99!!!) thanks for the tip from another post!
Loreal Elvive colour protect shampoo ($4.95!!)
Innoxa Peach mini hand cream (got one of these at the beach and it has a great smell and $.
Andrew Collinge Perfect Endings leave in cond spray for long hair.
Charles worthington takeaways (hairspray and cond treatment)
Loreal Blush Delice in Sugar Plum, I smashed mine and now have all colours, these are so fab!
New range called Premium Spa. (Had a voucher from Shop til U Drop that I could have used but left it at home, never mind they are so well priced!) Got Rosehip and geranium body butter in a great travel tube and a big jar of it too! Honey and Ginger body butter, Honey face and body mask and of course ANOTHER hand cream with ginger and organge called SOS hand treatment.
I had a good look at the Red Earth and Bourjois displays, heavenly. The Red Earth has a real funky edge to it, love the combinations and packaging. I bought the most amazing dark black/bronze eyeshadow in a pot. ($16)
At Bourjois I bought my usual 3D effects lip gloss (colour #5) for $21 (much cheaper in Hong Kong!) and a fab dark green eye liner called khol and contour.($16). Liked one of the blushers but it had sold out as had many of their items, hope they re-stock soon.

Went by the Australia on Collins building (sigh!) and nipped into Crabtree and Evelyn. Massive sale and bought a couple of beautiful room sprays and a La Source Body Silk, a lightweight spray on body moisturiser. Not all that keen on their other stuff but great to stock up for future gift giving (didnt do any of that today!

Infact, I took Laura and two friends to the Immigration Museum for their Kids Fest Bollywood day, they had heaps of fun with henna tattoos, scarf making and Indian dancing. Stephen came too and as we walked to Federation Sq I slipped down the groovy lanes off Flinders St to the Mall!

PCC the mega Priceline is on our list of play spots when you next come up!:D

Woe Luisa I can't wait for that! Typically hobart doesn't yet have Bourjois or Red Earth!! If we are lucky it might turn up sometime in 2007! Lol

I've just bought the following from The Body Shop Online;

Neroli Jasmin Body Lotion
Neroli Jasmin Eau de Toilette
Spa Wisdom Room Fragrance Oil

I've just bought the following from The Body Shop Online;

Neroli Jasmin Body Lotion
Neroli Jasmin Eau de Toilette
Spa Wisdom Room Fragrance Oil

Jaime,
I have the Neroli Jasmin fragrance but I got it in the oil. I really like the scent. I also have the Neroli Jasmin body lotion and the spa wisdom home fragrance is gorgeous! Good shopping girlfriend!

I got a little sampler of the body lotion for xmas and I've fallen in love with it! I asked my boy if he liked the smell and he did, he said he could smell me when I walked in the room!!

Well back to my local Priceline today as I picked up the catalogue on the way out (silly girl!) of the other store and saw a 30ml bottle of Guerlain's Shalimar for $24!!!!!! I have worn this forever and am almost out and thought what a bargain!

While there though managed to spend over $100 again!

So in addition to my Shalimar, I bought,

This store had a HUGE selection of the KMS products and I bought heaps! They are great sizes (125ml tubes for the shampoos and cond) so great for a few days travel and just to try out their range.
Priceline Brand wipes in Vit E and Re-Balance
Priceline Vit E and AHA Scrub $4.99!!
Palmers Body Moist with self tan.After not using a self tan pretty much since they came on the market (!!) I have decided to try this on my lily white legs!
Palmers Olive Butter Formula (nice and pasty)
Nivea Visage Eye Make up remover (usual staple)
Nivea Vital Re-Hydrating Wash Cream. This is a new range for "mature skin"! Contains Primorose Oil and Silk Proteins and although designed to "effectively dissolve make-up", will try it out in the shower. It is a rich creamy cleanser, prefer them to the foaming type.
TN Dickinson Witch Hazel (replacing one I have, great for after extractions or if skin is feeling a little greasy)

Well now I have to find a spot for all my bargains! Pcc, promise I will cull something from "what do you have in your shower" before I pop these in!!

I declare Luisa Brown to be beauty shopper of the week! :bunny:

I've just bought the Renee Jasmin roll-on oil, and the Tuberose parfum. After reading all the reviews I've been dying to try them! I'm sure I wont be disappointed. :waving:

I went shopping at Priceline and Kit today. I bought:

Priceline Vitamin E facial wipes
Priceline Vitamin E cleanser
Priceline Cucumber facial wipes
Priceline Cucumber scrub
Korres Body wash and Body Moisturiser christmas pack in Vanilla and Cinnamon (anything with cinnamon is a must have for me!!)

Oh I forgot that I also bought Palmers moituriser with a bit of self tan!!

P.S. I got all theis for less than $90:clapping:

I bought some Dermalogica Dermal Clay Cleanser today - I really liked it when I tried it in the samples and thought it would be good to use in the evening and my Dr H in morning in shower (when it arrives! - can't wait!) :D

O-P-I nail polish in Plugged-In Plum. I'm applying it now, it's cool. VERY purple...just the way I like it.

Today I bought
Priceline Vitamin E wipes
KMS Silker Reconstructor (125mL)
KMS Color Vitality Blonde Shampoo (125 mL)
KMS Daily Fixx clarifying shampoo (125mL)
and;

Flight to Johannesburg:clapping: :clapping:

I love Priceline, the KMS 125mL bottles were only $4:kissing:

I wanted the KMS products but my priceline doesn't stock them. Just like they don't stock Stily-style and Bourjois.

I went shopping at Priceline and Kit today. I bought:

Priceline Vitamin E facial wipes
Priceline Vitamin E cleanser
Priceline Cucumber facial wipes
Priceline Cucumber scrub
Korres Body wash and Body Moisturiser christmas pack in Vanilla and Cinnamon (anything with cinnamon is a must have for me!!)

I am a cinnamon fan too, going to make my trip to kit next week!

I wanted the KMS products but my priceline doesn't stock them. Just like they don't stock Stily-style and Bourjois.

Pooh Pooh! Worth trecking out to a larger one. The KMS promotion was amazing. $3.99 for everything, even their flat out in a 125ml size, amazing. I havent used a lot of their products before but they make amazing travel/trial sizes. You need to check out Styli Style!

Having Kit just open up in Chatswood has been devestating on my bank balance!! I have purchased something every week it's been open!!:chuckle: I love Kit... it's now my Fave store

I wish i could trek to the larger stores but it not that easy, i live in the bush. Ans i mean the real bush. The nearest one is 3 hours away and i'm no good in cities by myself. I'll just wait until my sister inlaw can take me in to a large one.

Better pack another bag and start making a list! Make sure you are always sussing who is going into town though, especially if you know what you want!:ashamed:

I am a cinnamon fan too, going to make my trip to kit next week!

Luisa have you tried Cinnamon Buns by Philosophy? It beautiful and you get a huge bottle for just $35!

Thanks pcc! Will check out on next trip to Mecca, I love cinnamon!! Hey guys, for an inexpensive experience (under $10) Natio make a beautiful Cinnamon and Tangerine shower gel, subltle and delish!

I was on a roll today and attended adore to top up on staples then lashed out on makeup for a change.

Has anyone used Mirenesse products? I have tried some of their Powerlift Range, but found them too strong for my skin.

They have sensational cosmetics and today I purchased a gift pack which includes the piano eye shadow in slate ( 6 shades of creaseproof shades from shimmering silver cream through to slate grey/black ) a lip plump gloss and lip lining pencil for $59.50 reduced from $ 160.

Where from? Love the sound of the eyeshadows!

Pharmacy in Chapel Street Prahran.

I don't think they were aware what they were selling.

When I arrived home this afternoon, I applied the shadows to test their staying power.

They are still as fresh as when I applied them. There are 3 varieties; Slate (Shimmering Silver/Cream to Grey) Rose (Shimmering Cream/Beige to Deep Blush) Brown (Shimmering Cream to Chocolate)
with the same lip shade being Nudey Pink with Lip Pencil.

today i bought

vanilla bubble bath daintree $6 half price
chocolate bubble bath daintree $6 half price
eye cream $15 daintree also half price
butter bombs from Lush $5.95 each
Dr H cleansing cream $34 ( i really love this products )
beauty and the bees coconut cleam cleanser $17


and a dress from kookai was originally $200 and now reduced to $50 in cream. its asolutely gorgeous now i just have to wear it. :hearts:

Where from? Love the sound of the eyeshadows!

LB I'm in Sydney for most of this week and will check pharmacy address upon my return. I will be popping in to forum from time to time whilst back in my hotel room. :spin:

Thanks Charismatic! There for work or pleasure? Have a great time, no hurry xo

Well, it wasn't really today, actually on the w/e when I was in Melb...
I discovered a stand alone Sohum store on Chapel St... I was in there for nearly half an hour trying to decide on a body cream... had so much fun playing with all the products..
I love Sohum... they smell devine...:hearts:

I usually prefer the body cream, but ended up getting a body butter for a change... I got the Apricot & Cocoa one. It smells devine!

I received a little get well pressie from my brothers girlfriend yesterday. Here's what I got:

White Chocolate & Raspberry Bubble Bath
White Chocolate & Raspberry Body Butter
White Chocolate & Raspberry Bath Fizzies (packaged like little chocolates)
White Chocolate & Raspberry Soap (like a block of chocolate)

These products smell amazing and apparently only cost $2.50 each from Target. They are a valentines day promo! They would make such great little pressies also.

Also girls the room sprays in Olive & Green Tea, Lavender and Vanilla in the 200ml vintage bottles with atomisers are now on sale at Target. I got my Mum to get me all 3 as they are only $9.99 each and smell fab. These would also make great gifts and they look awesome and very expensive looking!

I popped into one of those cosmetic store today, that tend to sell discontinued product. I picked up a few big names for a fraction of the price. It was called Cosmocosmetics.
Christian Dior Crayon Eyeliner (black) with smudge tip & sharpener $15
Guerlain Loose Kohl Powder $20. I am so in love with this! The packaging is just beautiful, it even comes in its own velvet pouch & its really really black with miniscule sparkles. :carrot:
http://www.guerlain.com/index.asp?page=gbasp/maquillage/&logo=1
Sally Hansen 18hr Protective Hand Creme 28g $3
White Eyeliner $2
They had some Stila gear too, might go back for that. Has anyone got the lipgloss? Is it sticky?

I picked up a nice soft navy crayon in The Reject Shop for $3 - Cover Girl Smoothers in Indigo

As I have an Arabian Nights party to go to this weekend, it was the perfect opportunity to try Mehandi tattooing. I got some Henna paste in Tree of Life $4. Wish me luck :rollthoseeyes:

To top my day off, my Adore order arrived packed with clearance gift packs.
Aesop's Republic of Indispensables
Clarins Face & Body Gems
Elusian Moondance Mineral Body Wash
Clarins mens Starter Kit

Can't wait to get stuck into it all!!! :strawberry: :apple: :dance: :glee:

Medusa you really shopped well today. Some delicious products!

I recently purchased the complete Eleusian Zeolite Spa Range; Body Wash, Exfollient, Firming Gel & Body Sculpting Mousse. These products are amazing! I have used the Body Wash and Body Cream in the past but using the complete system has changed the quality of my skin and the results are quite astounding. I have always used good products and my skin is in good condition, however this range has taken it to another level.
Without a doubt the Exfollient is the absolute best I have ever used.

Went a bit nuts in Soap Kitchen;

Beauty and the Bees
Leatherwood Honey & Coconut Cream Cleanser
Leatherwood Honey & Coconut Light Moisture Cream
Natural Shampoo Bar - Rosemary & Mint
Rosehip-C Ultra Rich Eye Oil

Pachouli & Rose, and Jasmine and Ylang Ylang Perfume Balms

Soaps
Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon, Lavender & Sandalwood
Pachouli, Ylang Ylang & Rosehip
Lemongrass, Lavender & Lemongum
West Indian Lime & Pachouli

I can't wait to get it!! :penguin:

This is a bit misc but today I applied for a debit card! Now I can actually buy things from Adore! How freaking exciting is THAT?!

Well done Toastie! I know a lot of people who have debit cards! They are so good because it really isn't credit (therfore no racking up of debt) and the fees are minimal. If I didn't have a credit card I would definitely get one. I probably should have one as opposed to a credit card then I would actually know where the heck all my money is going, instead of paying the entire damn thing off at the end of each month!

Toastie I must Warn you shopping at Adore Beauty is seriously addicitve! However they provide the best customer service you will ever find anywhere!

Went a bit nuts in Soap Kitchen;

Beauty and the Bees
Leatherwood Honey & Coconut Cream Cleanser
Leatherwood Honey & Coconut Light Moisture Cream
Natural Shampoo Bar - Rosemary & Mint
Rosehip-C Ultra Rich Eye Oil

Pachouli & Rose, and Jasmine and Ylang Ylang Perfume Balms

Soaps
Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon, Lavender & Sandalwood
Pachouli, Ylang Ylang & Rosehip
Lemongrass, Lavender & Lemongum
West Indian Lime & Pachouli

I can't wait to get it!! :penguin:
I love Soap Kitchen & you are going to love the products. The soaps smell divine, you will smell your order before you open it.
Check the size of the shampoo bar before you use it. The one I got was huge & I had to cut it in half so I could hold it comfortably in my hand.
I love the perfume balms too. Great for travel.

Where is The Soap Kitchen? I have never heard of it. Sounds amazing. Got a lush order coming this week and I love that you can smell it before you open the box! Ohh can you order online from The Soap Kitchen?

Where is The Soap Kitchen? I have never heard of it. Sounds amazing. Got a lush order coming this week and I love that you can smell it before you open the box! Ohh can you order online from The Soap Kitchen?

PCC yep, you can, and here's the link:

http://www.soapkitchen.com.au/

Also looks like you get a 15% discount when you join their club thingie.

Soap Kitchen used to have a shop & salon in Newtown Sydney, but now they just operate online. They only stock natural skincare, make up, remedies & cleaning products. Its run by 2 guys who I have always found most helpful. I email them any questions & they get back to me with a list of reccomendations. Quite often they throw in some samples too. :glee:
Join the Clubbie thing & get a discount off each order.
The only downside - the postage can take a few days, they are bit slow on that bit but otherwise I love it.

They seem really nice too. They sent me an email to say a particular item wasn't in stock and offered me alternatives. I guess if it's out of stock it really should say so on the webpage...but anyway...They have a great range of products I've never heard before.

Oh goodie thanks Medua & Co I am going to checkout the Soap Kitchen now. Gee I love it when I find somewhere new to shop. Thanks a bunch guys.

I went to Kit today. I bought a new bronzer. I got the Pop one called Cheeky Cakein Beach Beauty. I seams like a reallt nice colour and it glows as opposed to sparkles!!
I also bought part 1 of a friend brithday present- Pop Pink Ribbon Gloss!!:makeup:

They seem really nice too. They sent me an email to say a particular item wasn't in stock and offered me alternatives. I guess if it's out of stock it really should say so on the webpage...but anyway...They have a great range of products I've never heard before.


Yeah the same happened to me with soapkitchen. They are a bit slow, but they are also very nice. When I got my little parcel it just smelt so good. I still have the packaging and it still smells yummy. They put 3 samples in which obviously was much appreciated.:worship: :yellow: :carrot:

OK I couldn't resist - I had to go back & get the Stila bargins. :rolleyes:

I got a 3 pack of Stila Lip Shine Gloss for only $25! :hearts:
I also got the Stila Vanity Fair kit for $30 which contains a sheer lippy, a powder highlighter & an eyeshadow palette with 3 colours. :makeup:
:glee: :carrot: :apple: :dance: :strawberry: :glee:

Medusa wow, serious bargains yet again! Where from??

Have seen a promo for the eye palette - colours look really flattering...?

From a local shop called Cosmocosmetics. I had never really been in there before as they are one of those shops that sells all the old discontinued stuff no one wants. They had these packs in the window & caught my eye. I went in found many big name make up brands hiding up the back in a glass cabinet. Got a few things (see earlier post). Will be keeping my eye on this one. ;)

The eye shadows are nicer than they look in the palette, in fact everything is. I have never used Stila before. The lipgloss is really nice, like lip balm but with sheen. What I thought was a charcohl eyeshadow actually had more of a purple hue to it on my skin.
I almost didn't get the Vanity Fair kit as I don't wear lipstick anymore but it is light & sheer more like a gloss. The only thing I don't like it the cardboard packaging, even the lippy is cardboard. Not sure how long that is going to last in my bag? :(

Medusa, checked out that store on white pages and boo hoo:cryinggreen: only in Sydney! If any Melb gals find an equivalent, do post!

I have seen these packs on Ebay, but not as cheap.

From a local shop called Cosmocosmetics. I had never really been in there before as they are one of those shops that sells all the old discontinued stuff no one wants. They had these packs in the window & caught my eye. I went in found many big name make up brands hiding up the back in a glass cabinet. Got a few things (see earlier post). Will be keeping my eye on this one. ;)

The eye shadows are nicer than they look in the palette, in fact everything is. I have never used Stila before. The lipgloss is really nice, like lip balm but with sheen. What I thought was a charcohl eyeshadow actually had more of a purple hue to it on my skin.
I almost didn't get the Vanity Fair kit as I don't wear lipstick anymore but it is light & sheer more like a gloss. The only thing I don't like it the cardboard packaging, even the lippy is cardboard. Not sure how long that is going to last in my bag? :(

Medusa, seems you are not the only one who doesnt like their cardboard packaging...

http://jackandhill.typepad.com/jack_and_hill_a_beauty_bl/2005/07/stila_quality_o.html

Today I bought an OPI nailpolish from their new Australian range - Brisbane Bronze. Thought it was perfect cos that's where I am!!! It's lovely mid-brown, kinda shimmery, looks great on my toes.

Buying new running shoes tomorrow.

Today I bought a limited ed Lipglass from MAC.
They're next icon that they're collaborating with is Raquel Welch.
As soon as I saw the animal print packaging I was won over...:whistle:
I just had to buy something from the range. So I decided on a Lipglass lip gloss in Advernturesome... it's like a light plum. It looks dark in the case, but looks awesome on your lips...
Check out the rest of the range including lipsticks, eyeshadows & powders...

http://www.maccosmetics.com.au/templates/collections/collection.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT6918

Medusa, seems you are not the only one who doesnt like their cardboard packaging...

http://jackandhill.typepad.com/jack_and_hill_a_beauty_bl/2005/07/stila_quality_o.html

Medusa,
The Stila cardboard packaging looks a little flimsy but it is actually very durable. I have had a few lipsticks for a couple of years now and they are fine. I thinks Stila is trying to be environmentally friendly!

On friday I bought the OPI Boomerang Babies Australia pack of nail polishes. The bottles are soo cute and small. There are 3 colours. Suzi Loves Sydney, Didgeridoo Your Nails ? and Don't Melbourne the Toast and you also get a small bottle of RapiDry Top Coat. Not sure which colour is which, but there is a deep red/purple. A nice shimmery pink and an earthy pink.

Elilzabeth, where did you get these from? I also like the Melbourne and Suzy colours!

Elilzabeth, where did you get these from? I also like the Melbourne and Suzy colours!

I bought them from David Jones Sydney store :)

Thanks, I imagine the Melb store should have too. I like the small "babies" bottles, has anyone ever finished a bottle of nail polish?!

Thanks, I imagine the Melb store should have too. I like the small "babies" bottles, has anyone ever finished a bottle of nail polish?!

No Mine always goes off before I can finish it which is really annoying when you've paid $40 for it!

Today I went a little crazy in Priceline because they had all of these products by Premium Spa reduced. I bought a big Frangipani and Coconut candle with three wicks (smells great and is great for blackouts), some premium spa "perfect tan" sos self tan lotion, and a pack that had frangipani and coconut sugar body scrub, coconut and vanilla body butter, honey face and body mask and ginger and orange sos hand cream treatment. I was particularly interested in the hand cream as it boasted to be "packed with the healing power of licorice extract, exfoliating agents, cocoabutter, organic jojoba oil, aloe vera and sunscreen. And it all only came to 21 dollars! Gotta love a bargain. Can't wait to try them out.

Today I had a brow appointment at Estee Lauder in David Jones city store, and I got Projectionist High Definition Volume Mascara in Red Brown. Its more of a dark chocolate brown colour than just a basic brown. I also purchased Estee Lauder's Disappear Smoothing Creme' Concealer in shade 02 Light.

The mascara was $42 and the concealer was $46, but because I had my eyebrows done I only had to pay $38. You gotta love that :hearts:

I also bought some new lipgloss. Perfumeria Gal Fragranced Lip Balm in Red Currant. I mainly bought it because I like the little tin it comes in and it smells like lollies.

Just bought from Adore Propoline Hair Mask for Dry Hair & Spilt Ends.

I bought lots of things today!! I have been busy purchasing products for my Best Friends 21st birthday that is next week. I bought her a gorgeous Pink hand bag with little Eiffel towers all over it, Pink Ribbon gloss and navy blue eyeliner from Pop, coconut body scrub and body lotion from Kit, fragipanni and coconut body wash from Premuim Spa (at priceline), Palmers Leg Gloss, St Ives Apricot face Scrub and Demeter Coconut Fragrance. As you can tell she is a coconut fanatic, but doesn't really splurge on beauty products... so I thought I'd do it for her. I have also made her a "memory book" full of photos, stupid stories from our past etc. which has been really fun to make!!

VeeE what a great friend you are! I bet she loves them. Is she doing something special for her 21st?

This Premium Spa stuff from Priceline seems to be quite popular - let us know what they're like...

Worth having a look at RBB, amazing prices and a huge array of products. I bought several items but have only tried the hand cream (no surprise!) as yet.

She's actually having a cocktail party at my house!!

skinfood body butter (2nd pot) great stuff, amazing feeling on skin, so soft, silky: the smell is also beautiful.

Tigi Curls Rock - curl booster.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey - a perfect sheer darkish red (but in no way goth or vampy - I wear it to uni during the day). It's similar in colour to Bloom "Tint" lipgloss but it's less, err, glossy. It just makes your lips look moist, not wet. Definitely a good YLBB product!

I purchased the Apovita Euphoria Milk Bath - but apparently for the shower. It smells lovely, but not sure how good it will be at cleaning and moisturising - will let you know.

Have gone through a phase of buying shower gels and bath oils!! Does anyone else go through phases where they collect a whole lot of products for the same reason???:o

I purchased the Apovita Euphoria Milk Bath - but apparently for the shower. It smells lovely, but not sure how good it will be at cleaning and moisturising - will let you know.

Have gone through a phase of buying shower gels and bath oils!! Does anyone else go through phases where they collect a whole lot of products for the same reason???:o

OMG! Story of my life! Will I ever get through them??...!!

:chuckle: I think a lot of us on this forum do that! My current 'phase' is soap. Soap! It's not even that exciting! Though I did just get a beautiful Claus Porto Honeysuckle soap with my Adore order...mmmmm....also bought Alchemy Mandarin Shampoo and Macadamia & Wheat Conditioner, Kusco-Murphy Lavender Hair Creme, BECCA Creme Blush in Turkish Rose and Napoleon Long Black Mascara. I want to use all of them at once!

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey - a perfect sheer darkish red (but in no way goth or vampy - I wear it to uni during the day). It's similar in colour to Bloom "Tint" lipgloss but it's less, err, glossy. It just makes your lips look moist, not wet. Definitely a good YLBB product!

I bought this years ago, apparently it got discounted for awhile then brought back again after Clinique got abused my loyal fans :)
I agree ozkat that it's awesome! :hearts:
My lips are slightly pink already & it gives them a great subltle colour boost.
I read I think in InStyle a few years back in their awards edition that it got voted the best lipstick that suits almost everyone...

Yesterday I bought a bodywash from Kit. Pre de Provence Verbena body wash...
it smells so yummy! Citris like, but not too overpowering...

I also bought a Christina Fitzgerald nail polish. The colour is Gernonim... sort of a dark shimmery purple. Can't wait to try it out :)

I bought this years ago, apparently it got discounted for awhile then brought back again after Clinique got abused my loyal fans :)
I agree ozkat that it's awesome! :hearts:
My lips are slightly pink already & it gives them a great subltle colour boost.
I read I think in InStyle a few years back in their awards edition that it got voted the best lipstick that suits almost everyone...

Haha I wasn't aware it was discontinued....that would make sense, seeing as I couldn't find it for ages and had to mercilessly harass my poor Clinique girl to order it in for me!

Natio eyeshadow in Mocha and Natio Loose Powder Eyeshadow...the pinky/gold one. I can't find a name on it, lol.

Natio eyeshadow in Mocha and Natio Loose Powder Eyeshadow...the pinky/gold one. I can't find a name on it, lol.

It's called Light. Name very tiny on your barcode that sealed the product. Also Lustre, a more coppery colour and Lunar, a pearl with a gold undertone.

One of Renee's Tuberose candles from Adore, can't wait to get it!!!!

It's called Light. Name very tiny on your barcode that sealed the product. Also Lustre, a more coppery colour and Lunar, a pearl with a gold undertone.
Luisa you are the GURU!

Luisa you are the GURU!

Hee Hee:chuckle: Wait for name change soon!

Came home tonight with the new Benefit Some Kind-a Gorgeous foundation and their Khol pencil in Tuxedo (a beautiful navy/slate/purply colour). You would be proud of me PCC, I let the SA apply the foundation on me. She also dusted the Buff Dust powder on me that I wanted to check out but quickly settled in the dry lines under my eyes! Quite impressed with the foundation though, nice and light.

Good girl Luisa! I can see your guard is slowly coming down! Lol!:chuckle: !!

Well lets see what have I purchased or had purchased for me lately:

Michael Korrs Island Hawaii fragrance - got this as a gift from my friend who has been away.

Purchased another bottle of Guerlain Insolence and got the gift with purchase (because for some reason the gifts arrived in Hobart even though Hobart doesn't sell Guerlain so they are giving them away with fragrance). The gift is really good actually and comes in a cute little gold bag!

More Dermalogica from Adore Beauty. Love the precleanse so much that I ordered another (eventhough I am not even half way through the current bottle). Also got the mulit-vitamin power firm eye and lip treatment.

La Mer face masks and Cream De La Mer 60ml - This stuff is seriously brilliant on my skin. After having had a couple of anaesthetics in the past month my skin was quite dry and dehydrated. The La Mer really helped my skin settle. It's expensive but I don't mind paying for it when it provides results this good.

PCC I'm glad the Creme de la Mer works well on your skin - I shelled out for it about two years ago and I was so looking forward to having the best skin of my life, and it did absolutely nothing for me. I was so disappointed I actually cried, I couldn't believe I had spent that much for no result. But, you win some, you lose some, I guess.

Ozkat, perhaps your skin is not quite ready for it. I would personally recommend it for older, drier skins. I know when my skin is ready for a week's treatment with it. I have been using the Ultraceuticals A serum and skin felt a little prickly so used the La Mer instead last night. Joy!

PCC I'm glad the Creme de la Mer works well on your skin - I shelled out for it about two years ago and I was so looking forward to having the best skin of my life, and it did absolutely nothing for me. I was so disappointed I actually cried, I couldn't believe I had spent that much for no result. But, you win some, you lose some, I guess.

Sorry to hear that Ozkat, how annoying for you. I would have been livid! Hope you have found some other magic potion that works for you xo

I managed to score the last in store Lim Ed Barbie MAC lipgloss in "Sweetness".
It's a gorgeous light sparkly (not too much though) pink.
It's so cute with the Barbie logo on it. I love it as I'm such a pink girl! :hearts:

Today I bought:

-NS8 Active Dry Skin Complex for my heels, on Medusa's recommendation (the box included a thick booklet explaining their ingredients and approach to skincare - kudos to them for that).
-Gardenia Perfume Oil from the Body Shop (I just got into a gardenia mood, I have weird moods sometimes where I get obsessed with a certain scent).
-Born Lippy Cool Mint lip balm from the Body Shop - it's the newie and as much as I bag out Body Shop lip balms, I have every single one and am always the first to get a new one! It's quite nice and tingly.

Blonde kittykat u lucky gal! i love the whole barbie pink color! it looks soo hot! too bad i missed out.:(

I got myself the kevin murphy Hair Resort. now all i have to do is learn how to use this lol

Today I was in priceline and they had the whole sugarbaby range on sale for $7 a product. I only bought 5, as I had to restrain myself. But I picked up some cute things:hearts:

So much for my minimalist approach I couldn't help myself at the shops this afternoon. I bought The Body Shop Ginger Shampoo and Honey Conditioner. Plus I bought the new volume mascara at the Body Shop too!

I started out minimalist today in your honour Alice...but willpower quickly gave out too! Bought the U/C mineral foundation in Beige and U/C dark circle cream, plus they gave me a full-size Ultra Milk Cleanser as a GWP. Fantastic. Haven't tried it yet but will report back in a couple of days.

Then popped into Mecca and bought Stila eyeshadows in Moonlight (shimmery cream/ivory) and Cloud (shimmery suede brown) and Lip Glaze in Fruit Punch (watermelon pink).

A pal is also bringing back some treats back from Sydney for me tomorrow - Pout Lip & Cheek Stain in Rose, Benefit Dandelion powder and Benefit Gilded gold highlighting pencil.

Haven't splurged like this for ages but credit card still going under a big rock, methinks!

A small purchase for me today, two nailpolishes - Revlon in Oooh La La Lilac and a L'Oreal one in a midnight blue colour.

I started out minimalist today in your honour Alice...but willpower quickly gave out too! Bought the U/C mineral foundation in Beige and U/C dark circle cream, plus they gave me a full-size Ultra Cleansing Milk as a GWP. Fantastic. Haven't tried it yet but will report back in a couple of days.

Then popped into Mecca and bought Stila eyeshadows in Moonlight (shimmery cream/ivory) and Cloud (shimmery suede brown) and Lip Glaze in Fruit Punch (watermelon pink).

A pal is also bringing back some treats back from Sydney for me tomorrow - Pout Lip & Cheek Stain in Rose, Benefit Dandelion powder and Benefit Gilded gold highlighting pencil.

Haven't splurged like this for ages but credit card still going under a big rock, methinks!

I hide my credit card, I've lowered my credit card limit so I don't spend on it anymore, I use it only in emergencies! ... I am trying to be a good girl!!! That is part in parcel with my approach to go minimalist! ... It is kind of working because I have convinced myself that I needed to buy my TBS shampoo/conditioner because I was going to have to buy some soon anyway ... current shampoo/conditioner are 3/4 empty! ... :rollthoseeyes:

Kit Lip Sheen
and Lip Ganache in Rasp Choc. This has reall chocolate in it!!

www.ganacheforlips.com

Hit Hair Warehouse for a new shampoo but of course came away with extras! :rolleyes:

Mastey Restore shampoo & Smooth conditioner pack 480ml bottles $30 (I think I got the cond for free?) - sulfate free. Never heard of this brand before anyone tried?

They had a $10 clearance table so I grabbed;
Fudge Skyscaper hairspray
Fudge Skrewd curl enhancer
Fudge Oomf Booster thickening lotion (for my boy)
MOP C-system Conditioning Mist, light styling spray
All newbies for me so any reviews or tips much appreciated.

:strawberry: :dance: :apple:

Hit Hair Warehouse for a new shampoo but of course came away with extras! :rolleyes:

Mastey Restore shampoo & Smooth conditioner pack 480ml bottles $30 (I think I got the cond for free?) - sulfate free. Never heard of this brand before anyone tried?

They had a $10 clearance table so I grabbed;
Fudge Skyscaper hairspray
Fudge Skrewd curl enhancer
Fudge Oomf Booster thickening lotion (for my boy)
MOP C-system Conditioning Mist, light styling spray
All newbies for me so any reviews or tips much appreciated.

:strawberry: :dance: :apple:

Hi Medusa,

I used Fudge many years ago now when i was blonde and always found it was good, wouldnt say outstanding..but good.

Havent even heard of Mastey..but hey we will probally get it in NZ in about oh say 5 years :redcheeks:

Lip Ganache in Rasp Choc. This has reall chocolate in it!!

www.ganacheforlips.com
OOOHHH! I am liking the sound of that lip ganache!:bunny:
Liked the website too, thanx
You got it in Kit? How much was it?

Hi Medusa!

Mastey very much in line with your needs. Check out the website. Let us know what you think of the products, sounds like you got a great deal (as usual!) xo

http://www.mastey.net/index2.php

i neva heard of the brand mastey as well but it sounds good! great bargain medusa! :clapping:

let us know how you go with it once you tried it out.

Yummy! that lip ganache sounds absolutelyy yummmmmyyy! i wonder if its edible? lolz:chuckle:

I haven't treated myself to anything for so long, so I've gone a bit silly :ashamed: :redcheeks:;

Apivita Express Hair Tonic Mask w Ginseng
Apivita Express Revitalizing Face Mask w Orange
Apivita Express Whitening Face Mask
Shizen: body cleanser/lip hydrating serum/salve all over balm/hand cream

Keen to hear your reviews of the Shizen products.

Yeah I will definately report back.

Here's what I bought today:

Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche
Benefit Plush Mascara in Black... **HALF PRICE** I think it is being discontinued, which is a shame because it's nice
Mac Sheer Pressed Powder in NC15

That is alot for me, but I felt like splurging

Good for you VeeE a little splurge every now and then is good for the soul I think.

Thanks PCC, you made me feel a lot better :hugs:

Here's what I bought today:

Chanel Chance Eau Fraiche
Benefit Plush Mascara in Black... **HALF PRICE** I think it is being discontinued, which is a shame because it's nice
Mac Sheer Pressed Powder in NC15

That is alot for me, but I felt like splurging

Can you tell me what you think of the Eau Fraiche? I looove the original. And where did you get the bargain mascara??!!

I am in love withthe Eau Fraiche. I like original, but I like this one even more! It smells quite similar, but it is a bit more citrussy. It really is just a nice fresh smell which will be lovely for these last warm days leaving Summer.
I got the mascara at Myer in Chatswood.

Thanks VeeE. Good on you for splurging and getting a bargain to boot! Will have to check out the fragrance soon.

Hi Medusa!

Mastey very much in line with your needs. Check out the website. Let us know what you think of the products, sounds like you got a great deal (as usual!) xo

http://www.mastey.net/index2.php
Mastey Review
I am really happy with my new Code Red (for damaged hair) shampoo & conditioner. My hair feels great, soft & silky and lighter somehow? My scalp is fine as well, no irritation. I don't need to use alot of product for my long hair & it rinses easily without stripping it.
Check it out, they do a whole range of styling products as well.

I bought A'kin shower gels in Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lavender. Haven't used any of them but I think tonight before bed it will be the Jasmine, followed by a few spritzes of Diorissimo to help me have sweet dreams!

Yesterday I got my man to go pick me up my very first tube of Fake Bake! I was soo excitied having heard you gals, especially kate, rave about this tan. And as a fellow tanaholic (from a tube that is) I felt it to be my duty try it out.

I was very pleasantly surprised by the yummy smell of thi