Organic Makeup from World Organics

Hello Lovelies,

Long long long time no see ! Some of you may be wondering where I have been hiding or what I've been up to, given that I have been away from blogging and YouTube for quite a while now. No need to worry though, a post will be going up very soon explaining where I have been. The reason why I am here today is to introduce you guys to an incredible brand, World Organics.

L-R: Purely Primer, Cream Concealer, Luminizer

World Organics have added 3 brand new products to its range, including organic primers - certified vegan, organic luminizers and organic concealers.

The Cream Luminizer in "Lunar" creates a gorgeous natural glow across the high points of the face, but can also be built up for more of a sheen across the skin. I particularly love blending this product along my collarbones, when I'm wearing an off the shoulder top.

For those of you that suffer from redness, discolouration, or just prefer a high coverage base, their Cream Concealer is perfect for those areas that need a little more coverage. It's thick yet creamy texture, means it blends flawlessly across the skin, without looking cakey, or like you've applied it too generously.

When it comes to primers, I can be quite picky. I want something that hydrates my skin, doesn't react strangely with my foundation and gives a smooth texture to my skin. I can safely say that the Purely Primer in "Lunar" does all those things. It also has a really yummy orange scent when first applied to the skin, which slowly disappears as it's rubbed into the skin.

If you're wanting to check out any of the World Organics range, it can be found at the link below

World Organics


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My Current Concealer Recommendations

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you're all doing well ! For this weeks post I have teamed up with Into The Gloss, to bring you my current concealer recommendations. I've included my top 5 with a mixture of high end to more affordable concealers, as well as what uses each one has for me.

Rimmel Match Perfection: Concealing the under eye / Highlighting the face
Nars Creamy Concealer: Concealing the under eye
Revlon Colorstay Blemish Concealer: Concealing blemishes / Treats blemishes at the same time
Urban Decay Naked Skin: Concealing blemishes / Covering discolouration
*FAVOURITE* Maybelline Instant Age Rewind: Concealing the under eye / Highlighting the face

My all time favourite two ways of applying concealer is either with my finger or with a beauty blender sponge. If I'm using a concealer to cover any kind of blemish, I like to use my finger - clean, of course - as it helps warm up the product and melt it into the skin. When it comes to highlighting the face or concealing under the eyes, I love to use a damp beauty blender. With the moisture in the sponge and using it in a dabbing motion, it gives the concealer an almost airbrushed look and prevents it from looking cakey and too heavy.

Personally I always stick to more yellow or slightly peachy undertones for my concealer, as I find they work best on my complexion and the look I'm trying to achieve. If you suffer from excessive redness or your current concealer doesn't completely conceal your blemishes, using a green colour corrector beforehand helps counteract the redness in the skin. If you'd like me to do a whole separate post on colour correcting, just let me know ! 

For more tips and tricks when it comes to concealers, head on over to Into The Gloss's "The Best Concealers"

I hope you all have enjoyed this weeks post and have been able to learn a couple of things to incorporate into your make-up routine !

Have an incredible week and I'll see you next time !

Rimmel The Only 1 Collection Swatches

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you are all having a fabulous start to the week, I'm back today with a review and swatches of the new Rimmel The Only 1 Collection. I know I've said it before, but I just what to remind you all that these posts are not sponsored, I am just extremely lucky enough  to sometimes be sent new products to try out and I want to let you all know about them ! I received 5 out of the 12 shades from the range and honestly have to say, I would wear every single one !

The 5 shades that I currently own are:

120

200

510

600

700

Like I said above, I would happily wear every single shade I have. Due to the collection featuring 12 shades, there is definitely a colour for everyone ! The great thing about these lipsticks is that they can be built up to more of an opaque coverage but they can also be worn more sheer for just a tint on the lips.

The lipsticks go on as a very creamy texture, but eventually dry to a semi-matte finish. They are extremely comfortable on the lips and don't leave them feeling dry and chapped like some more matte lipsticks often do. The formula is super long lasting and doesn't require constant touch ups. They feature the same sweet Rimmel lipstick scent that previous collections have, though it's not overpowering. The lipsticks retail for $15.95 here in Australia and can be found at Priceline, Priceline Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse, Target, K-Mart, Big W, selected pharmacies and selected Coles and Woolworths.

L-R: 120, 200, 510, 600, 700

I hope you all enjoyed my review and swatches of the new Rimmel The Only 1 Collection, if you have tried any of the range, I'd love to hear your thoughts on them !

Have a lovely rest of the week and I will speak to you very soon !

*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

Stay Lean Tea 14 Day Detox Program Review

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you've all been well and are enjoying the new year so far, today I'm here with a review on a recent "teatox" I did. Now before you say anything, I know, I know, everyone and their mother have seen these promoted on Instagram - myself included ! So when I was first contacted by Stay Lean Tea, I was a little apprehensive to say yes at first.

Being the person I am, I immediately jumped onto their website to see why they thought their tea was so beneficial. I had constantly heard of other well known tea detoxes giving people horrendous stomach cramps, not to mention the even worse side effects people experienced - yes, I am speaking about the toilet kind ! I was surprised to see on the Stay Lean Tea website, that their teas don't contain any laxatives.

The 14 Day Detox comes with the "Lean Burner Blend" and the "Lean Cleanse Blend". The Lean Burner is to be consumed every morning, where as the Lean Cleanse Blend you drink every second afternoon. The teas contain different ingredients, to target the body in specific ways, but both teas contain "Longjing Green Leaf" which is packed full of antioxidants and amino acids, to help stimulate fat loss and detoxify the body. There is heaps of information on the Stay Lean website about the ingredients and benefits of their programs, as well as a FAQ section to find out more. Both teas have a very pleasant herbal tea taste, the only difference is the Cleanse Blend, has a slightly more fruity taste to it.

Anyone that knows me in real life, knows that I HATE speaking about toilet habits. I don't want you to know about mine, just as much as I don't want to know about yours. I did realise that doing something like this, I would have to speak about it somewhat and I'm glad to say, I had no negative side effects.... not one ! I have tried various cleanses in the past, which have given me HORRENDOUS stomach pains and having to run for dear life to the bathroom, but thankfully, I had none of that with the Stay Lean Tea. In terms of positive side effects, I definitely noticed that I felt a lot less sluggish. I suffer with incredibly low iron and constantly feel tired, though the tea didn't completely stop that, it definitely made me feel less lethargic. I also noticed that I felt and appeared a lot less bloated around my stomach area, particularly that lower belly area, below my belly button which is my problem area.

Stay Lean Tea deliver internationally and all postage  - yes, ALL - is free ! The tea is also gluten free, for those of you who have an intolerance or just don't consume it.

The lovely people over at Stay Lean Tea gave me a coupon code for all my lovely readers, so if you're interested in trying out any of the products, simply use the code: botrc3 at the checkout to receive 10% off your entire order. Just a heads up, I don't make any money from you guys using this code, it's just to make your order a little bit cheaper !

For more information, check out the Stay Lean Tea website

If any of you have ever tried a tea detox, I'd love to hear your experience with it - good or bad :)

I hope you all have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all soon !

*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

MY CHRISTMAS IN PHOTOS #1

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you all had an amazing festive season, no matter what you celebrate. In the past I have seen people do "my week in photos" type posts and thought I could use the idea to share what I got up to over Christmas with all of you !

CHRISTMAS EVE

1. My family ♡ There is nothing I love more than spending time with my family.

2. Dips, crackers and bread *Insert heart eyes emoji*

3. Hello Dinner ! In my family, food is often what brings us together. Whether it's family dinners every Monday night at my dad's house, or various events and celebrations throughout the year, you can always find my family huddled around a dinner table chatting and laughing, and Christmas is no exception.

4. A glass of Champagne at Christmas, need I say more ?


CHRISTMAS DAY

1. Each year Christmas Day lunch is held at a different family members house, this year it was at one of my aunts and her families house. Celebrations through out the year with my family are always a happy and sad time for me. I love being able to spend time with my aunts and uncles and my gorgeous cousins, but it's still hard that my mum is no longer with us to be able to experience the laughs and love shared between all of us at Christmas time.

2. There's something about table settings at Christmas that I just absolutely LOVE ! I don't know whether it's the fact that you can go all out with gorgeous decorations, or that it represents you and your loved ones spending Christmas together, but I always just think they look so beautiful and festive.

3. Presents ! Even though Christmas isn't about what gifts you receive, but rather spending quality time with your friends and family - Cheesy I kno, but very true ! - I still feel incredibly lucky that my family and I are able to spoil one another with gifts.

4. Lots of food........ Again !


I also wanted to include this post from "thecrimsonalchemist" on Tumblr, which I think is something people should keep in mind over the festive season ♡

Source: thecrimsonalchemist


I hope you all enjoyed this post and having a little sneak peak of what I got up to over Christmas. Sending all my love to every single one of you over the festive season and new year.

I hope you all have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all very soon !

Winterise Your Beauty with Adore Me

Hello Lovelies,

all my northern hemisphere readers, I seriously envy you at this time of the year. I envy the fact that you have cold weather over the festive season. I envy the fact that you can wear big over sized jumpers to hide the food baby that it looks like we're having from eating too much food at Christmas and I especially envy all the gorgeous Winter ranges that are coming out at the moment from companies like Adore Me !

Though this post is more aimed at my American and Canadian readers, if you happen to live else where, don't fret, you can still get some gorgeous lingerie inspiration !

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The first look I chose is this gorgeous peach bra and underwear set, which I think would pair lovely with a soft neutral smokey eye and lashes and a natural pink flush to the cheeks. To keep with the simplicity of the pieces, yet still having the extra detailing of the lace, I thought it would tie in really well with the soft eyeshadow look, but still have some oomph with the addition of false lashes.

Next up is this incredibly vibrant blue set, which I thought would look absolutely bomb with an intense cranberry eye, and a glowly highlighted base. I kept it quite natural when it came to the lips and mascara, as I really wanted the jewel tones from the eye and the opaque highlight to be the focus of the look. My inspiration for the look was that the intensity of the cranberry eye would pair really well with the vibrancy of the lingerie pieces

For more gorgeous sexy lingerie inspiration or just to admire the incredible pieces, check out the image below for some more takes on wintery makeup looks paired with various pieces.

I hope you all enjoyed this weeks post, I'd love to hear how you'd pair these pieces with different makeup looks !

I hope you all have a fabulous week - especially during the festive season - and I will speak to you all very soon !

*Post is NOT sponsored*

Rimmel Nude Collection by Kate Moss Swatches

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you are all doing very well ! Today I bring you a full review and my personal thoughts and opinion on the Nude Collection by Kate Moss from Rimmel. Quick Disclaimer - I was lucky enough to be sent the range to try out, but i am in no way required or being paid to review them, just letting you know ! So with all that being said, let me tell you about the range !

The collection is made up of 5 different shades, which are meant to cater for a large variety of skin types.

#40 - Pale pinky beige
#42 - Peach beige
#43 - Apricot nude
#45 - Mauve nude
#45 - Deep nude

Personally I love all the shades with the exception of #40, as it too pale for my complexion particularly when I've got fake tan on. The great thing about the variety of shades is that they can also be customised by layering the shades over one another.

The lipsticks have a creamy texture, with the same subtle sweet scent that the previous Kate Moss lipsticks feature. They are extremely comfortable to wear because of the moisturising finish they provide. Due to the formula being quite creamy, they do wear off fairly quickly, but fade quite evenly instead of being left with that lip liner like ring around your lips like some lipsticks do. The lipsticks retail for $12.95 from Priceline, here in Australia, so are definitely on the more affordable end of the drugstore range.

If you were wanting to see what the lipsticks look like when applied, I filmed a swatch video which can be viewed below !

I hope you all enjoyed my review and swatches of the Rimmel Nude Collection by Kate Moss, if you've tried any of the range, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it and if you enjoyed the lipsticks

Have an incredible week and I will see you all soon !

*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

My Top 5 Spring/Summer Must Haves!

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you've all been well ! So when it comes to the warmer weather, I am not always the biggest fan. Don't get me wrong, when the sun starts shining and there's a gorgeous scent to the air from the blooming trees, I thoroughly enjoy it, but as soon as we get hit with those over 35 degree days and the sweat kicks in  - you know what I'm talking about haha - I would happily take back winter in a heart beat ! So to help ease into the Spring/Summer season just that little bit easier  - and a little bit more fashionable - I thought I'd put together my top 5 Spring/Summer must haves !

Printed Kimono's

Kimono, Kaftan, Cover-Up, whatever you want to call it, these things are the bomb.com ! Being a little bit more body conscious than I'd like to be, these are a god send when you're wanting a bit of coverage, minus the sweltering heat of a jacket or cardigan - and come on, they're freaking cute as well ! Paired with anything from a simple maxi dress to a bathing suit at the beach, they are incredibly versatile. Online stores such as Asos, Miss Guided and Boohoo, stock so many different styles and colours, that there's definitely one to suit everyone !


Sun-Kissed Skin

I know this may not be for everyone, but for me, glowing tanned skin is a must in the warmer weather ! I think it's incredible when some is proud and rocks their pale skin, for me though, it gives me an added boost of confidence and just helps me feel a bit more put together. Whether you're just a beginner or prefer the convenience of a self tanner, or like to go all out with an at-home spray tan, a gorgeous glow to the skin can make the world of difference ! Being someone who is naturally incredibly pale - and I mean PALE ! - I have had my fair share of good and bad experiences with at-home tanning, I think it all comes down to which products work best with your skin and practice makes perfect ! Depending on the colour you want to achieve, you can go for a natural glow with a gradual tanner all the way through to a gorgeous airbrush effect with a spray tan machine.


Sunglasses

Given that I have blue eyes, even the slightest bit of sun makes me squint like you wouldn't believe, so when it comes to sunglasses, I don't play around ! Obviously with sunglasses the appearance is very important, but what also needs to be remembered is UV protection. Making sure your sunglasses have a high UV protection rating is what's going to shield your eyes from the harmful UV rays from the sun and well as minimising any damage caused to your eyes whilst out in sunlight. Depending on where you purchase your sunglasses from, if they don't happen to already tell you what the UV protection rating is, simply flick them an email or ask in store and they should be able to give you more info on them.


Bright Lipstick

LIPS ! Everyone loves a good lip colour, whether you prefer to go in the nude - on the lip, of course !  Get your mind out of the gutters LOL - or like to go all out with a deep vampy lip, I think Spring and Summer calls for busting out your bright lippies and wearing them with confidence. I've had many people say to me before they "can't wear bright lipsticks" or bright and loud lipsticks look "weird on them", but the important thing to remember is that, finding the right shade for you can make the world of difference ! Just having a play around with different shades and working out what you prefer and what you think looks rocking on you, can add that bit of oomph to any makeup look. Taking a few tester selfies in different lighting can often help a lot too !


Bright Nail Polish

Similar to a bright bold lip colour, a vibrant coat of nail polish can jazz up any look ! Brands such as Rimmel and Maybelline stock some really gorgeous summer shades for under $10 - some even less than $5 ! Coming from someone who can have some pretty manky nails most of the time, I know how daunting nail polish can be, but sometimes there is nothing better than sitting down and giving yourself a little pamper session with a manicure and a fresh coat of polish.


I hope you all enjoyed finding out what my top 5 Spring/Summer must haves, what are some on your list ?

Have a fabulous weekend and I will speak to you soon :)

Skin B5 Skin Care Review

Hello Lovelies,

Holy cow, have the last few months been busy ! I have been so caught up with my course and being on placement at a local High school - which I am absolutely loving ! I also turned 21 on the 22nd of September and was extremely spoiled by my friends and family, but enough about whats been happening in my life, I wanted to tell you all about a fabulous new skincare system I have been using, called Skin B5.

When Skin B5 reached out to me and asked if I would be interested in trialing their range, I jumped on their website to see what it was all about and was sold immediately. Skin B5 is a 4 step skin care system, that is packed full of natural ingredients to help repair the skin, whilst treating and preventing acne. Science was never my strong point at school, so I will leave all the in-depth explanation to the website, which I will link below. One of the main ingredients of the formula is Vitamin B5, which is known to have amazing benefits for the skin, such as retaining moisture, as well as healing and regenerating the skin. There are so many incredible benefits from Skin B5's products, including: The tightening of pores, preventing breakouts and evening out the skin tone, just to name a few.

I received the "Clear Skin Starter Pack" which includes the Acne Control Cleansing Mousse, Acne Control Moisturiser, Acne Control Caplets and Acne Control Extra Strength Tablets, as well as the 5-Minute Skin Purifying Mask which can be added for an additional $15. Both the tablets and caplets are packed full of ingredients to help not only your skin, but also balancing hormones and strengthening the immune system. I know not everyone is comfortable with taking tablets or supplements, so the benefit of Skin B5's ordering system is that you can also custom make your own kit, with just the topical products - though they do recommend using the skincare in combination with the tablets and caplets - and depending on your order, you will also receive a discount !

Unfortunately I forgot to take before shots which I'm really disappointed about, to be able to compare to my skin now, but even just in the overall appearance and condition of my skin I have seen an improvement, especially keeping my breakouts under control when it's that certain time of the month ! If you are someone who suffers with acne - including body acne, or even just day to day breakouts, I would definitely recommend checking out the Skin B5 range and seeing what there is for you. The customer service is incredible and can always help you work out which products would be best for your skin issues and tailor a plan for you ! There is also a table on their website, which matches up skin concerns, to which products they recommend for them (Linked Below)

Skin B5 Website

Skin B5 Product Recommendations

I hope you were able to find this review helpful and may have possibly found a new skincare system to help you and your skincare concerns.

I hope you all have a fabulous week and I will talk to you soon !

*Post contains products that were gifted. NOT SPONSORED

Bohemian Inspired Hairstyle Ft. Irresistible Me Extensions

Hello Lovelies, 

To follow on with the hair theme from my previous post, I wanted to share with you this hairstyle that I have been really loving. It can be worn all year round, but looks especially gorgeous during the warmer months and perfect for any occasion that you need a quick and easy, but still pretty hairstyle for. I also show you a before and after of what my extensions look like, once they're applied. Before you say anything, yes I know they don't match the ends of my hair exactly, but like I mentioned in my previous post, I'm still in the process of getting my red ends trimmed off and still need to make an appointment with my hairdresser to get my extensions cut and shaped for my hair. So ! With all that being said, I hope you guys enjoy the super easy walk-through of this hairstyle and if any of you try it out, I'd love to see it, so tag me in your pictures ! :)

I used to love creating this look with my own hair before I chopped 6 inches off it, so now that I'm able to recreate it using my new Irresistible Me Royal Remy Extensions, it gives me another hairstyle option to add to the list. Once I've put in my extensions, I take a section from near my temple under the fringe section of my hair and begin plaiting it, making it long enough to wrap across my forehead and then be pinned underneath my hair on the other side of my head. So once you've got a long enough plait, tuck the ends under your top layer of hair and bobby pin it in place. As my hair is so thick, I tend to place 2 bobby pins in a X position to really secure the plait and that's basically it ! From there you can straighten or curl the ends, it's totally up to you ! This hair style is so customisable, you can make the plait as big or small as you like and tweak it your liking !

I hope you were able to gain some hair inspiration and possibly a new hairstyle to try out yourself. Like i said above, if you do try it out, please tag me in the photo because I'd LOVE to see it !

If you were wanting to purchase the extensions I've used, or have a look at all the other incredible products that Irresistible Me stock, then check out the link below !

Irresistible Me Website

I hope you all have an amazing rest of the week and I will speak to you soon

Irresistible Me Royal Remy Hair Extensions Review

Hello lovelies,

It has been a hot minute since I last put up a blog post ! If you haven't seen on any of my other social media, I changed courses a couple of months ago and have been super busy on placement for it as well, but I wanted to introduce you all to this fabulous company that I have recently been introduced to.

If you haven't heard of Irresistible Me, they are a company who sell 100% natural Remy clip-in hair extensions, as well as hair accessories and tools. They specialise in high quality hair at an affordable price, which is perfect if you're someone who likes to watch how much you spend ! Obviously depending on what your hair needs are and what look you're trying to achieve will depend on what product you order, whether that's a clip-in pony tail or highlights, all the way through a 260g set of clip-in extensions, there's a variety of options, in a wide range of colours to choose from. By no means am I being paid to say any of this, they are just awesome hair extensions and I want you guys to know about them !

I've always had a love hate relationship with my hair. When it's long, I want it to be short, but then when its short, I want it to be long again. I've never been one to be attached to my hair, so if it means cutting off 6 inches of my hair, then so be it ! As my hair is extremely thick, I chose the Royal Remy hair 22 inches 200g bundle in Ash Blonde, which comes with 10 pieces - 1 Four clip, 2 Three Clips, 5 Two clips and 2 One Clips.  As you can see in the image above, they come in a clear plastic pocket, with 9 of the pieces being in the left side and then the 10th piece on the right hand side as a bit of a test clip. Before you open the entire packet, open the side with the single extension in it, to make sure you're completely happy with the extensions, in terms of colour and length, because once you open the entire packet, they are unable to be returned. They also include a couple of extra clips, in case the original ones come off and get lost or you want added grip on your extensions and want to sew them on yourself.

If you've noticed in any of my recent photos, I still have the slightest hint of red on the ends of my hair, which I'm gradually getting trimmed off. So when choosing my extensions, I wanted them to match my natural hair colour, which is why I haven't included a photo of the extensions applied, but do stay tuned for photos on my Instagram ! So far I've loved the amazing quality and how natural the hair looks. If there are any other questions you have about the hair extensions or Irresistible me, feel free to leave them below or on any of my social media. They also have great customer service, so will be able to help you with any of your inquiries !

If you're interested in purchasing from Irresistible Me or wanting to check them out online, I'll link all their social media accounts below !

Irresistible Me Website

Instagram

Facebook

Youtube

Twitter

Have a fabulous week and I will speak to you all soon !

*Post contains products that were gifted