Video: Favourite Products of 2011

Here is a round up of my favourite products of last year! Hope you enjoy!

 



Some of the products mentioned were provided for my consideration, please read my disclosure policy for more details.

Current Favourites

Hooray I have finally uploaded a new YouTube video! Here are my current favourites. See below the video for all details of the products mentioned -

 



 

The Beauty Pod -$12.50AUD @ Melli Cosmetics

Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation (Gel) - $32AUD

Face of Australia Translucent Face Powder - $11.95AUD - International readers can purchase from Fashion Addict

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine - Rivage - $50AUD or $36AUD on Strawberrynet

Mac Hibiscus Cremesheen Lipstick (Surf Baby Collection) - $41AUD at Mac Stores or Mac Cosmetics

Jack Black Lip Balm - $7AUD on Strawberrynet at time of posting this was sold out, keep checking! it will get restocked.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Cream - 50ml $34AUD or 125ml $64AUD at Kiehls counters or the new website! There is currently free shipping June and if you quote the code lipglossblog you will receive a free lip gloss with any purchase!

Benefit It's Potent Eye Cream - $58AUD from Benefit Counters nationally

NYX Eyeshadow in Taupe - You can purchase NYX shadows from Crush Cosmetics for $7.95AUD but this colour isn't available. Alternatively I also buy NYX from Cherry Culture for $5.50USD but they are often on sale and this colour plus many more are available.

MAC Eyeshadow in Naked Lunch & Sketch - $33AUD from Mac counters or Mac Cosmetics Website

Benefit Bella Bamba - $51AUD from Benefit Counters

Illamasqua Nail Polish in Boosh - $34AUD from Illamasqua counters

Nubar Nail Polish in 2010 - I don't know of any Australian retailers, I purchased mine on Ebay

Marc Jacobs Blush - I've had this for ages and couldn't find any information on prices, try all perfume counters :)

Modiva Professional 25mm Curling Tong - $89.95AUD for a $30 discount enter the code lovevulcanella at the checkout. Purchase from the Modiva website

L'Oreal Elnett Hairspray 400ml - $9.95AUD from Priceline

Seven Wonders Moroccan Treatment Oil - $32.95AUD from various Chemists and Health Stores or Online Here

 

Please note some of the products mentioned were provided for review, please read my disclosure policy for more information.

March Favourites

It's been so long since i've done a video I thought it was about time I got one out there. What better then monthly favourites, I guess for people who read my blog this gives you a bit of a sneak peek as to what i'll most likely be reviewing soon on here as well. So I hope you like it!

November Favourites

I've been mega slack on my videoing, so here is my November favourites (and October too I guess)

Video - September Favourites & MAC Venomous Villans Haul

My latest YouTube video, look out for the special appearance by Miss Penny Lane :)

July Favourites

It's that time again, new products have been used for the month. Some oldies rediscovered so here are the products i've been enjoying this month.



So tomorrow i'm off to Splendour In The Grass. I might try and do a few quick iphone updates but let's be honest i'll be too busy seeing bands! Follow me on Twitter if you want updates during the festival

I will do a recap when I get home though for anyone who is interested of course.

Until then, have a wonderful weekend!

June Favourites

Here is the most recent video I have done for my June favourites, hope you enjoy it! It's a little late I know but hopefully I can be on track for my July favourites.



Products I mentioned were

• Lush Rockstar Soap


• Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter


• Revlon Photoready (Shell) Revlon Colorstay (Buff)


• Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick (Born with It)


• Nars Orgasm Blush


• NYX Perfect Mega Lip Shine

May Favourites

I've been a bad bad blogger of late! I've had a lot going on at work and by the time I get home i'm exhausted and the last thing I want to do is turn on my laptop.

Hopefully everything will calm down soon and i'll get back into the swing of things... actually it's June which is always crazy! so bear with me :) I'm sneaking this post in while no one is here at work yet and it's quiet.

I missed doing my Thank Tumblr It's Friday post on Friday but will try and do a double one this Friday to make up.

Okay so May Favourites ... honestly I didn't use anything majorly different this month so there won't be a lot of products mentioned, hopefully I'll find some lovely stuff this month but my shopping mojo was down last month :(

Simple Moisturising Facial Wash & Hydrating Light Moisturiser

I am absolutely loving these products! They are another supermarket buy that I got in May and they are a winner.

The cleanser (Moisurising Facial Wash) takes the day off my face and hydrates as well. It is a gel like consistency and I find only using a little bit goes a long way with this product.

The Light Hydrating Moisturiser does what it says and it is a light moisturiser that sinks into my skin quickly and feels hydrated and soft. It also makes my mornings a breeze because it sinks in so quickly I don't have to wait around to apply my morning makeup.

If you have sensitive skin, I recommend you try out this range the products are all under $10 so definitely within most budgets. They have a few more products that I want to try out as well and will probabaly get in the near future.

Like I said I got mine at the Supermarket but they are also stocked at Priceline and i'm sure some Pharmacies sell them to.

I also think the packaging is cute (you know i'm a sucker for good packaging!) the tagline they use is "smile, it's simple" and reading this does make me smile.

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The other product i'm loving in May and is almost finished :( is my MAC Lipglass in Mimmy from the Hello Kitty range.



Does anyone know a dupe for this colour? I'm almost out and looooove it

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Last thing and is quite important for this time of year.

HAND CREAM!

I'm currently using a Cath Kidston one that I got for Christmas from my boy's parents from this set.



I apply this everynight along with my Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter because i'm finding because it's getting so cold my hands are so dry and yuck (especially my cuticles)

I also keep a Hand Cream at my desk at work and apply that during the day as well, it's a Missha one but I think I want to try the Lush Smitten Hand Cream next as i've heard good things about it. I'm due to go to Lush in a few weeks :) yay!

I hope everyone is well and had a lovely month of May, what products did you love in May? If you've written a blog post or just want to comment i'd love to hear about them :) I need some lemmings for June!

April Favourites!!

Another month has gone, which is unbelievable! This year is once again going way too fast for my liking, before we know it we'll be Christmas shopping again!


However, another month going by means another favourites! I've got a few favourites this month actually, and one in particular that has become a HG (holy grail) item! 


So lets get started....

Urban Decay Primer Potion... how did I live without you? I've had this product for a couple of months now, but really started using it a lot more in April because I was doing more eyeshadow looks. I'm sure you've heard the hype about this product, and it's all true! 


I was lucky enough that a friend picked this up for me overseas but I believe you can get it from www.crushcosmetics.com.au in Australia and also Ebay might also be an option?

April has also been the month where I got my first Ulta3 polish... it's love I tell you :) I've since bought quite a few bottles and will continue buying more. For the $2.50 price point these polishes are amazing! For an idea, i'm wearing a China Glaze polish at the moment (For Audrey) that I applied last night. I've already chipped one nail... one day in! My Ulta3 polishes however don't start chipping until day 3 or 4! If your in Australia try and find these, you won't be disappointed.

Benefit Sugarbomb & Stila Convertible Colour in Lillium


Why are these favourites and why have I put them together.... CHEEK GLOW!! These colours look amazing layered for a long lasting glowy cheek. First apply the Stila Lillium to your apples and then apply the Sugarbomb over the top...AAAAHHHMMMAAAAZZZINNNNG!! Try it and let me know if you love it as much as I do!

I have been waiting this whole month to talk about this product!! I don't know why I didn't just do it as a "loves..." product but anyway... here it is!


Covergirl Outlast Lipstain.... oh my god! Go and get it right now...seriously!


I bought the colour "Flirty Nude" and it is the best YLBB (Your Lips But Better) colour i've found yet. The tip is like a texta which is kinda fun, it smells fruity and it really does last. I put this on of a morning and it's still going strong well after lunch. I do apply gloss throughout the day as well and it makes no difference, I still am rocking a Flirty Nude lip!


It's also a really great price, I think I paid around $15 for it which is not bad at all.


Hope you enjoyed my favourites this month! Can't wait to see what May brings :)

March Favourites!

We are a couple of days into April now so this is a little late, but I wanted to get to the end of March before I posted anyway... so here are my favourites for March

Snow Fairy by Lush - yummmmmm this is probabaly my favourite smell in the world right now. It's a Shame it's a Christmas exclusive however sometimes Lush has a few things they throw in throughout the year that have the Snow Fairy smell, also Godmother soap which is a permanent soap has this fragrance. I'm actually working on something fun at the moment with my mum with this scent.... can't really say much more yet but all will be revealed in the next few weeks :)

Angels on Bare Skin by Lush - I finally got another tub of it after a long hiatus without it. My skin adores this stuff! 

Jurlique Rosewater Freshener - I spray this on my face at night before I put on my Rosehip oil to make my skin damp, it works really well. This is a super old bottle and I know packaging has changed but seriously this stuff lasts forever! 

Sally Hansen Kwik Off Nail Polish Remover Tub - An absolute god send for removing stubborn nail polishes like glitters, you stick your fingers in the little slots and spin them around and once you pull your finger out...wallah! nail polish is gone! 

MAC Viva Glam Cyndi - I'm getting more into lipstick lately, i've always been a lipgloss girl but i'm finding really pretty lipsticks out there. Cyndi is no exception it's a soft watermelon shade that is really buildable and would probably be wearable for most skin tones. Plus all proceeds from Viva Glam lip products go to the AIDS foundation so not only will you have gorgeous lips, you're helping a good cause.

China Glaze - Atlantis - This is probably my favourite nail polish I own, and if i'm ever painting a friends nails this is what I always put on them because the reaction is always the same... WOW... I wore it a lot this month because I decided to take only 2 colours away with me (this being on of them) 

Music wise, my favourite album this month has been Hold Me Down by You Me At Six . These guys are only young and this is there 2nd album. I caught a bit of there set at Soundwave and they sounded great live. They're rumored to be coming here at the end of year so looking forward to seeing them then!

Did you have any favourites in March? Drop me a line and let me know 

February Favourites!

Does anyone else think this year is going too quickly? Well here we are again at the end of another month. I have decided to do a post at the end of every month about my favourite things of the month. Hope you like it!

Seche Vite Topcoat

I read rave reviews about this and thought I need to try it. Glad I did! my manicures look so much better since, polishes look better and glossier and they last longer too. Love love love this product!

Benefit Coralista

I'm generally a Nars Orgasm devotee, but I bought Benefit Coralista earlier in the month and haven't stopped wearing it since it arrived in my post box. The colour is so pretty, really wakes up my face and reminds me of summer (too bad today is the last day of summer in Australia)

Marc Jacobs Lola

I own quite a few Marc Jacobs perfumes, he is my favourite designer after all. When I saw there was one coming out called Lola I knew it had to be mine.... main reason... my laptop is called Lola... I name everything! Anyway I got this for Christmas and I love it! I think i've worn it almost every day since. I've found people either really love or hate this fragrance. Luckily I love it!

My Dinosaur Life - Motion City Soundtrack

This might seem an odd choice in my favourites, but if you know me I love my music. This album has consumed my life this month, I adore it. Even if you've never heard of this band I strongly urge you to go and listen to this album. I was lucky enough to see them at the Soundwave Festival last weekend and they were amazing and played a few songs off this album (I also bought the shirt with the dinosaur on it..)

Hope you enjoyed my favourites and let me know if there is anything that has been consuming your life this past month.

Goodbye Summer!! (can't wait for winter fashion to be honest!)

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