Essie Nail Polish Review

I have never walked out of the house with my naked bare nails. I always paint my nails every week or every couple of days. 

Essie Nail Polish has been on the hype alot lately and priceline finally got them in stock early this month! There is a limited colour range and the price starts from $16.95 normal colour nail polishes to $17.95 nail care. Priceline is having an 'Intro offer' for Essie, price starting from $12.95 to $13.95 for a limited of time online and in-store! 

 Some of the polishes i picked up.

left to right:

bikini so teeny

tart deco

turquoise & caicos

no chips ahead top coat

set in stones

manicure of the day!

applied a base coat

layered 2 coats of with essie bikini so teeny

added essie set in stones

set everything with essie top coat

pros:

• requires two coats for opaque colour
• no bubbling or streaking
• wide colour range
• doesn't chip easily (lasts up to 5 days)
• smooth consistency

cons:

• can be costly 
• nude or pale colours maybe require more than 2-3 coats.

You can also purchase Essie nail polishes at dfo from a store called cosmetics fragrance direct for $6. :)

Vannie xo

Yves Saint Laurent Lipstick Review

I love my lipsticks and I have to say one of my most favourite is YSL rouge volupte range. The gold mirror packaging is so chic and sleek and the formula is creamy and highly pigmented, keeping my lips hydrated.

In my little collection I have a combination of YSL Rouge Volupte and YSL Rouge Volupte Shine which is the new range. Sadly the rouge volupte is being discontinued, so get them while you can! :)  

    

(photos taken myself)

swatches 

 from left to right:

rouge volupte 13 - peach passion

rouge volupte 15 - extreme coral 

rouge volupte 27 - rose paris 

rouge volupte shine 12 - coral incandescent 

rouge volupte 11 - rose culte

rouge volupte shine 5 - fuchsia in excess 

differences between rouge volupte shine and rouge volupte:

• rouge volupte shine formula is more sheer compared to rouge volupte however, the lipstick is buildable to desired colour.
• rouge volupte shine do not have spf 15. 

pros:

• high pigmentation
• long-lasting
• creamy formula
• hydrating
• subtle scent
• gold packaging
• spf 15 (rouge volupte range only)

cons:

• costly ($55AUD) 
• stains a little

Vannie xo

Current Favourite

Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation in Buff Beige

“All-in-one foundation with a long-lasting formula that fuses primer, concealer, and foundation in one easy step! The 3-in-1 formula provides a flawless look that lasts all day long.”

My friend recommended me this foundation when it was first released in Australia. She could not stop complimenting how good the foundation is and she’s right! I went out to purchase the foundation from Priceline and they slashed the price down to about $13-$14 (RRP $19.95), which was a bonus!

Definitely is long lasting and the formula has great oil control, I can probably use it without setting powder. I have combinational/dry skin but tend to be drier in the cold weather. Cover girl Outlast Stay 3-in-1 is hydrated enough to not show any flakiness on my dry patches. For any of those who are looking for a long lasting, flawless, full coverage foundation giving off a matte finish. You will not be disappointed. 

For any reference, I’m usually a NC25 and I use Cover Outlast Stay Fabulous in Buff Beige.

Vannie xo

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MAC: All About Orange

ORANGE, is definitely one of my favourite colour at this very moment. Probably why I'm so excited for the MAC new range 'All about Orange'!! This collection consist of 7 Lipsticks, 3 Creamsheen Glasses, a Rainy Season Eyeshadow Quad, 3 Blush Powders and 4 Nail lacquers. It is soon to be released in Australia, however I'm not too sure exactly when... If anyone finds out the specific date please leave a comment down below! I'd literally stay up till the very last second just to get my hands on them. Anyways, check out all the great orange colour range below!

Vannie xo