Haul from Priceline, Woolworths, JB-HI-FI and … New Zealand Natural?

Do you know those days where you just want to grab your boyfriends old shirt, forego pants and curl up with your cat, a tv show and your favourite hot beverage? Well, this was me for the day exempting the fact I had to go out to buy more eyebrow products because my trusty Maybeline New York Define-A-Brow in blonde ran out and I had uni. We can definitely see which is of more importance here.

Unfortunately I have a problem. There is little chance I can walk into Liverpool Westfield’s and leave with only the one item I need. Actually there is no chance of that at all.

So here are the things I bought. 

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in the shade 52 Vanilla

I have heard all of the hype of this foundation. While I haven’t used it yet, I am expecting big things. Especially as it claims quite a lot, such as a flawless complexion, lasting up to 16 hours, hydrating, luminous and full of fruit therapy. Here it is compared to (bottom up) Revlon Colourstay and the Rimmel 25 hour foundation.

ModelsPrefer Retractable Eyebrow Pencil in Light

The tone is a bit warm and I actually meant to get the darker colour. Overall, it is nicely waxy and is perfect for my eyebrows.

House of Cards DVD

I’ve already watched five episodes of this. I am obsessed. Think Homeland cross Scandal. I love the little advice and metaphors Frank gives the audience and I particularly love the characters of Claire and Zoe. A must watch for anyone.

Arizona Green Tea with Honey

Oh my! Have you tried this? You should! It is amazing. So amazing that I actually bought three of them. I usually like lipton, but when ever I am in the vicinity of Woolworths I stock up. I can’t say that the ingredients are the best, but hey.

Free Lip Balm from New Zealand Naturals.

Obviously any girl that does shopping needs a decent drink. Did you know that when you buy a regular sized smoothie at New Zealand Naturals you receive a free lip balm?

So that is what I got today, what have you been buying recently? Have you tried any of these products and how do you feel about them? Comment if you would like any of these reviewd :)

Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Foundation in 100 Ivory

What it claims:

Sweat Proof, Heat Proof, Humidity Proof and Transfer Proof for up to 25 hours

Enriched with a revitalising Mineral Complex and Moisturising Aqua Primer

Skin feels energised, hydrated and lightweight.

Quick about my skin

Just a quick fact sheet about my skin so that you can get a better idea how this will affect yours. I have dry, sometimes flakey, skin that foundation seems to cake on. I have large pores around my nose that foundation often sinks into. However, sometimes my t-zone does get oily, even though it is usually the driest area on my face. I get a few pimples, but my main problem is that I have redness. I have yellow undertones, but I’m actually a close neutral.

Packaging

I hate the tube. I manage to waste and it makes it hard to mix the formula in the tube, which is necessary as it separates. I wish it came in a bottle with a pump.

Consistency

The consistency of this foundation is watery. So much that sometimes when I open the tube it drips out. I prefer a thicker foundation, but it definitely lives up to its’ claim of being light weight. It feels moisturising and doesn’t highlight my dry patched.

Coverage/pigmentation

Despite the watery texture this is a medium coverage foundation that has the ability to be full coverage if you are careful not to make it cakey. It didn’t cover all the redness on my cheeks, as I found I still had to use a colour corrector and a concealer.

Finish

The finish is a semi-matte finish, which is surprising because I associated the moisturising component with a dewy finish. It doesn’t make me look flat. It does have a strange tacky feeling.

Lasting Power

The lasting power would probably be about 11 hours. I don’t think it is heat, humidity and sweat proof, and it is definitely not transfer proof. 

Application

I found the best way to apply this product is with a brush. I used the Real Techniques Buffing brush. It sets quickly and becomes tacky, making it a but difficult to blend and work with.

Scent

It has a mild floral scent, which while I don’t notice, may upset sensitive skin.

Price

This is $17.95 AU in Priceline stores.

Pros

Breatheable

Moisturising

Doesn’t highlight dry patches

Semi-Matte Finish

Long Lasting

Doesn’t make me look flat.

Cons

May become cakey

Isn’t heat, sweat, humidity or transfer proof.

Floral scent may irritate.

Sets too quickly

Becomes tacky

Can be hard to work with.

Watery consistency - drips out of the tube sometimes and may separate in the tube.

Limited range.

Would I recommend

I would recommend this product as it is cheap and does a decent job for it’s price. I will probably use this foundation regularly, but I’m not sure I would repurchase as I probably would prefer to try different ones.

Have you tried this product? Tell me what you think? What foundations do you love?