IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

What goes better with a neutral eye, than a red lip? Now I've often been one to steer clear of the world of the bright and sometimes intimidating red lipstick. I mean, I've always admired women that rock a gorgeous red lipstick, but I lacked the confidence to do anything but dabble and merely experiment with this colour.  With my collection of red lipsticks growing, I thought that it was about time that I actually start wearing it! To create this look I used: Skin79 BB cream to prime is easy my skin. Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral foundation. This gorgeous pressed foundation is easy to apply with a kabuki brush. It evens out my skin tone without feeling heavy or chalky, and doesn't settle into fine lines. Once applied, I just use a concealer  brush to add a little more coverage to my under eye area. These are the shadows from the faux Nars palette that I used on my eyes.  I also used Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Duo.  To line my eyes, I applied...

I like to incorporate a Vitamin C product in my morning skincare routine. When I saw that one of my favourite indie online companies, Silk Naturals, sold serums with Vitamin C, I just had to try one. Awesome Sauce Anti-Oxidant Serum caught my eye. With Vitamin C amongst many goodies for any skin type, it sounded great. More on the product can be found here . This one ounce bottle comes with a pump dispenser. This is such an easy delivery system to use, whilst being hygienic. I only need 2 pumps, one for face and one for neck.  The serum is a nice light consistency, that absorbs quickly into the skin. It is the perfect serum to be used in the morning, as skin is left tacky free after use. I like to use a sunscreen during the day and didn't have a problem  applying over the serum. After using this bottle, I did not experience any adverse reactions, such as blemishes (a major concern with serums) and sensitivity.  Would I purchase again? I certainly wouldn't rule it...

This is not my first post on the fabulous indie company, Femme Fatale , but this is my first review on their nail polishes. This is my 2nd ever order of indie polishes. What puts me off ordering polishes online is that most come from the US and don't generally post to Australia. and if they do, the shipping costs are quite high.  Thankfully, Femme Fatale is an Australian company, so this means that not only are postage prices reasonable, but arrival is quicker, too! Femme Fatale now offers many indie nail polish brands that aren't readily available in Oz. This order however, only included their own brand of polishes. I ordered minis (which don't appear to be on offer anymore) to give me the opportunity to try a variety of polishes. The swatches include the polishes on their own alternated with the polish over black. Sinister Calling- Sheer purple jelly base with purple glitter and silver glitter strips. Winter Hyacinth - Teal cream base with fuchsia, rose an...

This FOTD features Maybelline Color Tattoo in Seashore Frosts, one of the shadows from the Summer collection. Unfortunately this collection of gorgeous mostly duo chromes are not available in Australia (surprise, surprise!) I really wanted to purchase the collection online, however, I could only find them on Ebay for a ridiculous price. I did end up finding someone who was willing to part with the shade that I lusted over most, on a US forum. I would like to seek out more, but I really need to cut back on impulse buys. (Yeah, good luck with that, right?? lol) This look consists of:  Skin79 BB cream as primer Mirenesse Skin Clone Mineral Powder in Vienna. I love this pressed powder foundation. I get medium coverage in one step. I use this as a concealer as well. I simply use my concealer brush and give extra coverage to my problem areas. (Undereye circles, blemishes and pigmentation) Seashore Frosts Maybelling Color Tattoo on my lids, and blended out. Super simple, yet g...

Although I generally reach for bright and/or bold nail polish when deciding on a colour for my nails, I recently wanted something different. A colour that I can't remember wearing is grey. It may sound like a boring shade, but I think it can look quite classy. Seeing that grey is such a rarity for me, one shade was not going to be enough.  After my mandatory Orly Bonder base coat, I applied the lightest polish, Essie Da Bush as the base colour. Next, using a sponge eye shadow applicator, I dabbed Essie Fair Game from halfway up, to the tip of my nails. I then repeated this step with Orly Liquid Vinyl (not grey, I know, but black finishes the look, I think) concentrating on the tips. To add a sprinkle of shimmer, I applied Essie Pure Pearlfection, I just love the effect this polish gives. Then finished with Seche Vite top coat. It's nice to try a different shade :)

Before being notified of a sale on Ozsale, I had never heard of the brand Hissyfit. Apart from the unique name, I was interested in trying this product due to the high SPF level of 30+. This product comes in a simple 30g tube. Under the screw top lid is a thin nozzle, ideal for controlling the amount of cream needed. It is quite a thick consistency, with the scent typical to most foundations. Described as a foundation, I would normally label this in my "Mission Accomplished" series, however, this is more like a tinted moisturiser rather than a foundation. I achieved the appearance of a more even skintone, but little coverage. This product is suitable for all skin types. Having combination skin, I did not experience any breakouts, well no more than normal anyway! What I did find is that the moisturiser felt on the heavy side, and throughout wear, I found that my t-zone seemed oilier than normal, especially on my forehead, where the product seemed to just slide off. Aft...

Of all the new products that Silk Naturals releases, I was most excited to try the Chromatic Cream Eye Colors. This is because my love for Maybelline Color Tattoos began my obsession with cream eye shadows.  Penthouse - Golden neutral.   Soho - Pewter Astoria - Silvery lilac. Gotham - Charcoal taupe. Roxbury- Teal. Electric - Sapphire blue. Blackout - Matte black. I really like the packaging, simple, yet fun. Application is achieved using a doe foot applicator, this is attached to the chrome lid. I found that applying with the sponge then blending with fingers is the method that works best for me. I love that the cream actually dries to a powder shadow, and there's no need to be concerned about annoying fall out. I find that I get budge proof, crease proof wear throughout the day. I had to actually rub over the shadow with my fingers, using pressure, to get transfer, but little smudging.  F...

Now that I have finished my Prai deluxe samples, I thought that I would not only review them, but include some pics to see if they have improved my skin in any way. Being an avid watcher of shopping channel TVSN, I am often tempted by the live demonstrations, especially those on skincare and makeup. Prai is one of the brands that I have wanted to try for some time, and when the opportunity arose for me to replace some skincare, I jumped at the chance to buy some Prai goodies. The "Try Me" kit included Oceanic Skin Firming Caviar, Firm and Contour Face Cream and Firming Eye Cream. These 3 products used together are formulated to tighten the skin, giving it a more radiant, youthful look. It was simple to include this as a night time routine. After cleansing and toning, I applied the Firming Caviar. This comes in a small cylinder bottle with pump top. The product has a light lotion consistency. It felt so luxe on the skin, absorbing rather quickly, leaving my skin soft and...

This EOTD features a shadow that unfortunately I don't know what it is! I've had this mineral make up loose eye shadow for some time. It's a shame that this colour has been lost in a drawer and has no longer has a label on the jar. It is a pretty baby blue colour, the beauty of it is not quite captured on camera. Along with the blue, I used the usual suspects to complete my look. Neutral shadow in the top right of the MAC palette on the left I used on my brow bone, and the darkest shade of the other palette in my crease. I also used Mirenesse eye liner duo (Onyx) to line my eyes. This product has now been finished, not that I'm upset about that. As I have stated before, I don't consider it a stand-out liner. My fave lash products of the moment are the Majolica Majorca Lash Expander duo. Combined these give volume and length to my lashes, whilst giving them the blackest black colour, which is a must for me. And, now a closer look at the hero of the EOTD.... ...