Lather Rinse Repeat: October 2013

hair

Showpony pink hair extensions | review and giveaway

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, by Michaela

nails

NOTD - Saxony x Strange Beautiful | The Blacks in 'Malevich'

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, by Michaela

MAKE-UP

Red Earth 2 Way Velvety Skin Smooth Compact Foundation - review and swatches

Do you guys remember Red Earth? Adelaide used to have a store on the corner of the Myers Centre in the middle of Rundle Mall. I may have swiftly pocketed a teeny tub of loose glitter from there when I was around 11, then never went in again, terrified that I had been spotted and the staff had a giant print out of my face in the store. My guilty conscience ate away at me so badly, that I ended up filling the little container back up with regular glitter and sneaking it back onto the closest shelf to the door.

My guilt was immediately erased then, but now I kind of feel bad knowing that I may have given someone pink-eye from craft store quality glitter. And I'm still a little concerned that I may have the police show up at my door as soon as I hit 'Publish' on this post, having confessed to my 15 year old crime. I'm not great at this unrepentant criminal thing, am I?

Shoplifting aside, after somewhat disappearing from the Australian market to focus on Asia, Red Earth is back with a slicker, sleeker image and new line of colour cosmetics.

Red Earth 2 Way Velvety Skin Smooth Compact Foundation

I was sent their 2 Way Velvety Skin Smooth Compact Foundation in 01 Almost Nude to try out. Firstly, the name. It's like five words too long, and this enrages me. I'm going to call it the 2 Way Compact because like hell I'm typing out that long name every time.

It's a cute little compact, and looks very chic in its all-white matte packaging. Sure, the jumbled hell of lidless lippies that is my make-up bag will totally destroy its pristine prettiness in two seconds, but as a vanity display item it will do nicely.

This compact is intended to be used as a wet or dry foundation, with the instructions for application helpfully reprinted on the pressed powder's little protection gate. It comes with a sponge, which is recommended to be used damp for heavier coverage.

Applied damp, it's a fairly full coverage with a satin finish. You can then set the foundation with the same product, using a brush for a powder finish. Alternatively, if you're like me and prefer a light to mid amount of coverage, the powder route can be taken and built up for a matte look.

It's a very silky formula to apply, and slips onto skin easily without dragging or holding onto dry patches.

Dry on left, damp on right

Used damp, it does turn out slightly darker than a dry swatch, although neither oxide throughout the day regardless of application method.

Almost Nude is Red Earth's lightest shade, however it has still proven to be a tad too dark for me and my traitorous pale skin. Applied dry, it's passable, but damp is too much of a difference with the foundation leaning orange on my skin. I've actually been using it as a pressed powder on the days I'm wearing fake tan - it matches far better then.

As for my new brush of choice, I've been reaching for this domed powder brush (A$40) from Red Earth's new brush line.

It's super soft and doesn't pull on the skin at all. While I'm not normally one for brush fangirling, this one really is comparable to some of the big names on the market.

Along with their new look, Red Earth also has a website and e-shop, which looks to be the one dependable source for purchasing products as I'm unable to find a stockist list.

For some reason, the 2 Way Compact isn't listed on their site, and I'll update its RRP once I can confirm! There is also a skin care line teased on the homepage, which will be very interesting to see once launched.

Disclaimer: Product sent by brand for consideration. They have in no way influenced my review and opinions are my own. It's also my opinion that shoplifting is very very naughty and this post is in no way a confession of guilt. You can't prove nothing. See my Disclaimer for more sexy details.

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, by Michaela

skin

Jurlique Serum Exchange Sydney - How to score a free full size serum

I normally don't share city-specific events, but this one hosted by Jurlique is so damn nifty, I just had to let you guys in on it. Mostly because it involves my favourite thing ever - free stuff. Not only free, but really truly decent free stuff that I use and love.

From the 3rd (tomorrow!) to the 6th of October, Jurlique will be operating a pop-up store in Sydney Westfield (Pitt St entrance) and running something called the Jurlique Serum Exchange from midday to 6pm each day.

The Jurlique Serum Exchange is a most excellent, commitment free way to try a fancy new Jurlique serum. All you need to do is follow the following steps.

1) Bring in a full sized serum (full or empty, although I'd make frowny faces at anyone throwing away a not totally used up bottle because why would you do that? WHY?)

2) Be one of the first 60 visitors every hour to nab a numbered voucher in exchange for your unloved serum. If you are number 61, that kind of sucks, but you can still wait for the next hour to roll around. Or push in front of number 60. I mean I'm not advocating that type of behaviour, but it's a viable option.

3) Receive a FREE YOU PAY NOTHING FOR THIS NO CASH MONEY IT'S FREEEEE 30ml Jurlique serum, worth up to A$89. THAT'S A PRETTY GOOD DEAL. LIKE ALL-CAPS WORTHY, IT'S THAT GOOD A DEAL.

4) Use serum, enjoy lovely skin, rub face on coworkers to demonstrate newly uncovered loveliness. Trust me, they'll love it.*

You'll have a choice of the three serums available in their facial care line - Purely Age Defying (A$89), Herbal Recovery ($75) and Purely White ($80). I've been using Herbal Recovery for like forever, and this jazzed up version has been on rotation since it launched. I find it perfect as a morning serum, as it absorbs super quickly and doesn't leave a film on skin. Purely White is my most recent pick up from Jurlique, and while I'm not sure I could get any whiter, it does a good job of moisturising and I'm hoping to see my skin tone even out over my cheeks as I continue use (have only had it for a week so far, so will give it time!).

Now you know about it, would you hit the Exchange for a freebie serum? Would it be awkward if I just show up every hour, every day? Does the fear of awkwardness cancel out my desire for free stuff? Deep thoughts with Michaela in action here.

*Maybe don't trust me with this kind of thing. My coworkers are probably a lot more cooler than yours.

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, by Michaela

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Showpony pink hair extensions | review and giveaway

NOTD - Saxony x Strange Beautiful | The Blacks in 'Malevich'

Red Earth 2 Way Velvety Skin Smooth Compact Foundation - review and swatches

Jurlique Serum Exchange Sydney - How to score a free full size serum

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