Save or Splurge: L'Oreal Vs. Benefit

Hello Lovelies !

Welcome back ! I know I have been away for almost a month, I have just been super busy with studying and various family and friends events. I am back today with a new series that I'm hoping to continue on my blog "Save or Splurge". In this series, I will be taking two very similar products, one from a drugstore or more affordable brand and the other from a higher end or more expensive brand and comparing the two. Today I will be comparing the L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection Magic Touch Blur and the Benefit the POREfessional*.

Check the table at the bottom of the post for a comparison overview !

The L'oreal Magic Touch Blur retails for $22.95 Australian dollars( Pssst! Chemist Warehouse sells it for $19.39), where as the Benefit POREfessional retails for $53. Though the POREfessional costs more, you end up getting far more product with a whopping 22ml (0.75 fl. oz), unlike the Magic Touch Blur which only contains 15ml (0.50 fl. oz). Both promise to smooth the appearance of pores, as well as helping your make-up to last longer on the face. They are also great for guys who want an added boost of confidence to help hide any visible pores or unwanted shine, as they blend out to an undetectable flawless finish.

Benefit states that the POREfessional  "contains a Vitamin E Derivative". Vitamin E can help protect the skin against the harmful effects of free radicals, such as aging. Similarly the Magic Touch Blur contains optical blur polymers which helps to create a soft focus look to the skin, blurring the appearance of aging such as fine lines. The POREfessional contains a very slight sweet floral scent, similar to the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, though the Magic Touch blur has no scent.

In the picture below I've compared how both of them blend out and both end up exactly the same in appearance. The only difference is I find with the Magic Touch blur being a lot thicker, it fills in my pores on my face a lot more than the POREfessional does. Don't be put off by the tint of either of them, because as you can see, once blended out the tint fades.

Personally I much prefer the Magic Touch Blur, not only because of the price, but I find with the thicker consistency it fills in my pores a lot better as well as giving my skin a much more velvety finish.

Comparison overview

I hope you all enjoyed this weeks blog post and the first of my "Save or Splurge" series. Let me know of any other product comparisons you'd like me to do !

I also uploaded a video last week of my everyday eyebrow routine, if you haven't checked it out !

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

Veroniieecar :) xx

1 Year Blogiversary & A Thank-you

Hello lovelies,

I know it wasn't that long ago that I wrote a thank-you post, but yesterday marked a special day in my blogging world, January 22nd 2015, marks one year that I have been running Coat of Cosmetics. I know to some people 1 year may not seem like a very big achieve or a very long time, but to me it's massive. Being a girl who can sick of things very quickly, makes me even more proud of myself, that I have stuck with my blogging for a complete 365 days.

Through my blogging experience so far, I have already had so many great opportunities and have also met some wonderful people and I am so grateful for everything. 

Before I continue blabbering - because I could seriously keep typing until my arms fell off - I decided to put everything I wanted to say in a video.

Thank-you to each and everyone of you and I hope you enjoy :)

Veroniieecar :) xx

Rimmel Provocalips 16hr Lip Colour Swatches

Hello Lovelies,

Welcome back to this weeks post ! I hope you've had a fabulous week. I know it's currently being said by everyone and their dog, but I cannot believe its 2015 ! Like what the ?! Anyway, I am finally getting around to doing my post on the Rimmel Provocalips 16hr Lip Colours. I will also link below the lip swatch video I did, if you haven't seen it already. So before I get caught up and just keep blabbing, lets jump into the post !

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♡ 110 - Dare to Pink

♡ 200 - I'll Call You

♡ 310 - Little Minx

♡ 700 - Skinny Dipping

♡ 730 - Make Your Move

♡ 500 - Kiss Me You Fool

♡ 550 - Play With Fire

♡ 230 - Kiss Fatal

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Each of these lip colours retail for $17.95 and are definitely worth the price ! The formula is incredible and not drying at all. Both step 1 and 2 need to be worn together, because without step 2, the lip colour has quite a dry tacky texture, so not only does step 2 give it a nice smooth texture, it also adds a gorgeous level of shine to the lips as well.

I can't even begin to tell you how long wearing these lip colours are, I have worn them from am to pm and the lip colour still looks freshly applied all day long ! They also don't have a strong scent, so once applied you almost forget that you're even wearing anything.

Tips:

♡ Make sure your lips are well exfoliated and aren't dry and chapped, as the step 1 lip colour sets matte

♡ Allow step 1 to dry and become tacky before applying step 2, to make sure none of the colour is disrupted or smudged.

♡ To remove, use an oil based eye and lip make-up remover, or i find applying Vaseline all over the lips and wiping with some tissue, works just as well ! 

I hope you all enjoyed this weeks post and if you have any requests for future ones or even videos, feel free to leave them below, or on my social media sites ! See you next time !

Veroniieecar :) xx

Christmas Gift Guide

Hello Lovelies,


I hope you're having an incredible week so far . Can you believe that it's the last week of November and that Christmas is only a month away?! With that in mind, I thought I'd put together a little holiday gift guide, to help relieve some of the stress that comes with the holiday period. Whether you're buying for a not so acquainted colleague at work or your bestfriend who already has everything, I've got you covered !


The number one tip I'd definitely have to say when buying any kind of gift, is don't be afraid to look in the sales. I know many people feel as though they're being "cheap" when they purchase a gift at a discounted price, but whether you buy it at full price, or from the discount section, does it really make a difference ? It just means, you'll have a few extra dollars left in your purse, to make the other endless number of gifts, easier to purchase.

Korres lip treatment, 14 AUD / Floral headband, 36 AUD / Skinnydip iphone case, 29 AUD /
Dogeared jewelry, 75 AUD

Calvin Klein intimate, 67 AUD / Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Giò Homme, 75 AUD / T.S.S Scotch
Whiskey, 40 AUD / Phillips Aqua Touch AT890, 84 AUD

Holiday wine glasses, 57 AUD / Gordon Ramsay Cookbook, 19 AUD / David Jones
Entertainer's Essentials Hamper / Pier 1 Magazine Rack, 46 AUD

I hope you all enjoyed this post and let me know if it was helpful. I'd love to hear what ideas you have for holiday gift purchases.

I hope you have an incredible rest of the week and I will talk to you soon !

Veroniieecar :) xx

NB Slimming Inch Loss Body Wrap Kit

Hello lovelies !

I am so so sorry for being away for so long - almost 2 months in fact. September and October are quite busy months for me and along with that, I've been feeling a little unmotivated and uninspired, but with a fresh drastic hair cut and some time off, I am back and ready to jump straight back into blogging !
I wanted to return with a bang and introduce you all to this amazing product that I have been testing out for a few months now. I was gifted this Inch Loss Body Wrap Kit* from the gorgeous Nicola Bird and her company.

I've always been intrigued with these additional steps that can be taken to help achieve the body you desire. So when I was given the opportunity to test this clay body wrap, I couldn't wait to try it out ! When you purchase the Body Wrap Kit, it comes with a 500ml tub of the contouring clay, as well as 3 compression bandages, a measuring tape and a leaflet with instructions on how to wrap, if you are unsure on how to do it. The clay contains 70 different minerals which help detoxify the body, helping it feel firmer and more slimmed down. It's also great if you've lost some weight or have given birth and you're wanting to tighten you skin and reduce the appearance of stretchmarks.

So far I have used this 4 times - since the end of July - before events where I've worn tight and form-fitting clothing. As my problem area is my lower stomach, I wrapped from just above my pubic bone to slightly above my waist, to help tighten that area.
Each time I used the wrap, I lost a few more centimeters than what I had preciously lost, so my hip measurement hadn't returned back to its original size. In total through the 4 wraps, I have lost 9cm. I know 9cms may not seem a lot to some people, but its perfect for just before a big event when you need to feel just that little bit more toned and tightened in your trouble areas and it gives you that added bit of confidence when wearing a tight piece of clothing.

If you're wanting to see maximum results from your wraps, I'd recommend wearing shape-wear over the compression bandage if possible. I noticed when I wore a pair of high waisted shape-wear briefs, there was a larger difference in the cm's lost, compared to when I used the compression bandages alone. The directions say to keep the wrap on for 60 minutes, but there were a couple of times where I fell asleep with the wrap on and woke up the next morning and removed it. The great thing about the clay is that it doesn't need to be washed off, once you've removed the wrap, as the clay will continue to work on the skin. The ingredients are also 100% naturals, so you don't have to worry about any harmful chemicals on your skin, or absorbing into your body.

Obviously this kit it to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program. You need to be realistic with these kind of weight loss assisting products, as they aren't going to magically make you loose 20 kilos over night. In saying that, they will make a difference to your body and give you that extra motivation

I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for something to add to their weight loss program or looking for a little body confidence boost before a big event ! I hope you guys enjoyed this post, I'd love to know if this is something you would be interested in trying and your thoughts on it.

The Inch Loss Body Wrap Kit as well as many more incredible products can be found at the website below:
NB Slimming
They ship Worldwide ! :)

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I was thinking of ways to revamp my blog and thought I would start daily series such as :

Make-up Crush Mondays: 1 make-up product I'm loving that week
Quick Tip Tuesdays: A super quick and easy make-up tip
Wishful Wednesdays: 1 make-up product I'm lusting over, ie: A high end product
Thrifty Thursdays: Super Affordable make-up that is good quality, or tricks on how to get the most use out of products.
Then upload my weekly video on Friday

If this is something you guys would be interested in, then definitely let me know, also if there are any other suggestions you'd like to make, I'd love to hear them ! :)

Have an incredible rest of the week and weekend and I will see you all later on in the week with a new video !

Veroniieecar :) xx

Social Eyes Lashes Review

Hello Lovelies,

I hope you're all well. When deciding what to write about for today's post, I came to realise that I hadn't written my review on the pairs of Social Eyes Lashes that I had purchased over 3 months ago ! Obviously when I speak about anything on my blog - whether the product is sent to me or I purchase it myself -  I'm going to be 110% honest with you all and I can honestly say these lashes are incredible !

 Social Eyes is an Eyelash company, which was created by YouTuber Karissa Pukas and her brother, Hayden. The price of the lashes range from $3.95 to $5.95, which is incredibly affordable, given that they are such good quality and can be worn multiple times ! The postage within Australia and New Zealand costs $5 and for all you international people, there is a flat rate of $10 for shipping. There is a style of lash for everyone in this range, whether you're after a soft and flirty everyday lash or a dramatic night out lash, you will definitely find a pair you love !

 The 1st pair I picked up were the lashes in the style "Delight". The style gradual gets longer and thicker towards the outer corners, which helps to elongate the eye and enhance that cat eye effect. These are definitely my go-to night out lashes, as I personally love the winged out cat eye look. They feature a flexible band, which makes them incredibly easy to apply, which is great if you're a beginner or have trouble applying false eyelashes. I've featured these in my Kylie Jenner Make-up Look on my YouTube channel, if you're wanting to see what they look like on the eye.

 

For times when I'm wanting a bit more drama than the "Delight" pair, I go for the lashes in the style "Irresistible". They feature a similar shape, giving you that winged out look, but these are far longer, and don't have the thicker outer corners. They also have an invisible band, which means they can be worn without any kind of liner along the lash line and are almost undetectable ! This style of lash, I featured in this video, if you'd like to see what they look like applied.

If you're after high quality, but affordable lashes, I definitely recommend checking out the Social Eyes Lashes. They can be purchased for the link below !

Social Eyes

I hope you all enjoyed my review of the Social Eyes Lashes and if any of you have tried them, I'd love to hear your thoughts ! I hope you all have a lovely week and I'll see you on Thursday with a new video !

Veroniieecar :) xx

Life Update & A Thank-You

Hello Lovelies,

So I don't really know how to start this post off, because it's not going to about achieving a certain make-up look or products I'm currently loving, it's more a bit of a life update and an opportunity to say thank-you to each and every one of you. This will probably just turn into one big rambling mess, but just bear with me haha.

I want to start off by saying that I can't even begin to put into words how grateful I am, to all of you. On Friday night I hit over 4000 views on my blog. Now I know I say this each and every time I hit a mile stone, but I never once thought that my blog would turn into anything more than just a few friends and family members reading my posts. Being able to see that there are people from all over the world reading my blog, is just absolutely mind blowing to me !

I know that having the highest number of views or followers, isn't the most important thing, but just knowing that there are people out there who are genuinely interested in my blog and YouTube channel, is so incredible.

Through blogging I have also had the opportunity to become friends with 4 of the most incredible girls. Having others around you that share the same interests and passion about make-up and beauty, is just the best feeling. It also makes me realise, I'm not the only one who walks into Priceline planning on buying 1 item and walking out with 5.

I also wanted to apologise in advance, if I miss any videos or blog posts throughout the month of September, like it is for everyone, September is an incredibly busy month for me, with multiple birthdays, including my own ! - hello to never being a teenager ever again. Like always, I will let you guys know through my social media, what is going on with my blog and YouTube channel and whether I will be posting anything that particular week.

I'm sorry that this wasn't like a regular post, I just felt it was necessary to let you all know how grateful I am for all your love and support and how much of an impact you have in my life.

Like always, I hope you all have an incredible rest of the weekend and weekend and I will see you tomorrow with a new video !

Veroniieecar :) xx