IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

I actually come to have the Physicians Formula Organic Wear Mascara in my stash thanks to a giveaway I won some time ago. I like to only have one mascara open at a time and will generally use a mascara in order of purchase. Taken from Priceline - "Revolutionary 100% Natural Origin formula contains the purest ingredients and provides 5x Lash Boosting for lash length, volume and definition naturally." I must begin by saying that I love the packaging. That metallic green leaf wand topper is so cute! Plus the tube has an organic look with the green label on beige. There is 7.5 g of product. The formula is on the thicker side, but I find the opening of the stopper at the mouth of the tube is small enough to remove excess from the brush. The brush begins narrow, widens in the middle, then tapers off again. It has a plastic brush. I don't get a lot of volume with this mascara, but I do get length. I find the many fine plastic bristles ensure that I get decent separat...

I was fortunate enough to be selected to trial the Maybelline Tattoo Brow Gel Tint thanks to the generous team at Beauty Heaven . I have seen the Korean versions of this product and was very interested to see how well they perform. Taken from Maybelline Australia - "Get brows that wow with Maybelline's Brow Tattoo. Draw it, tint it, peel it, that's it!" The brow gel is packaged in a small 5 ml tube. It has a screw top lid with brush tipped wand for application. The scent of this product reminds me of a typical mascara smell. A little chemical, but not at all overpowering, I actually only noticed it when I consciously gave the tube a sniff. It has a thick gel consistency. I found the fine brush a great size for applying the product. I simply brushed it on following the shape of my brow. I took my time, but did not feel the need to be slow to be precise as I found the consistency to be perfect. There was no need to worry about product caking on the bro...

I am so obsessed with eye shadow palettes, I decided that they deserved a post of their own. Ok, here goes, I'll begin with photos of mixed brands. These palettes are palettes that I have created, brands being Makeup Geek, JD Glow Cosmetics, MBA Cosmetics, Venemous Cosmetics. The black palettes are loose pigments that I have pressed. MUA Cosmetics, 2 of them being palettes I made out of CD cases and filled with single pressed eye shadows. Sleek eye shadow palettes. BH Cosmetics palettes Makeup Revolution palettes, including my obsession with their I Heart Chocolate palettes. ...and last but not least my Urban Decay eye shadow palettes. Ok, it seems that I have a problem when it comes to eye shadow palettes. They are my vice, but they make me happy. I love to pull them all out and admire them from time to time. Is that weird? In 2015 I had 127 palettes, I now have 96. It's still a considerable amount but I onl...

The final serum I had left to try from the It's Skin Power 10 Formula range was the WH Effector. A serum targeted at those with pigmented skin had me wanting to possibly be saving the best for last. Taken from Beauty Bay - "A skin brightening elixir designed to even out skin discolouration. Developed to suppress the production of  melanin the It's Skin Power 10 Formula WH Effector works effectively to reduce dark spots and discolouration. Bolstered natural, active ingredients it leaves skin brighter and plumper with increased clarity." Like all of these serums, this one comes with a dropper to dispense product. It has quite a thin consistency. There is a slight floral fragrance. Having such a thin consistency, this serum absorbs quite quickly. I apply 4 drops to my face. I don't apply to my neck because my reason for using this serum is to lighten pigmentation and my neck is free from sun spots and acne scars. Immediately after application m...

Eye products, especially palettes are my weakness. I am totally obsessed with them. I will start by showing you my lash products. I have 5 mascaras and 1 product that will make a mascara waterproof when applied over. I am currently using the Bourjois Full Volume mascara. My brow products only consist of the YBF Universal Brow Pencil. Yes, I need that many back-ups, lol. My eye liners, pencil, gel and liquid.  Cream eye shadows. I was obsessed with Color Tattoos when they were first released. I have actually finished one and have given a couple away. My collection of ColourPop Super Shock Shadows and L'Oreal Infallibles.  I down sized my single pressed eye shadow collection. I now only have these 6. In 2015 I had 11 mascaras, which I think is way too many. I now have 5, but am working towards owning what I'm using and just having one back-up mascara. There were 7 brow products in my collection, I now have 5. I like to bu...

I have another It's Skin Power 10 serum to show you. This one is the Formula Q10 Effector. It is one of four that I bough from Ozsale. Since purchasing, I have discovered that Beauty Bay sells these serums. Taken from Beauty Bay -"Created to tackle some of the most common concerns of ageing skin, the It's Skin Formula 10 Q10 Effector works effectively to give visible results. Bolstered with a blend of carefully chosen ingredients, this unique, ultra-lightweight formula helps to boost collagen and elastin levels whilst providing much needed moisture for a rejuvenated, youthful finish." The serum comes in a 30 ml bottle with a dropper to dispense product.  It has a gel like liquid consistency with small orange capsule balls that dissolve during application. The serum has a synthetic floral fragrance. Although pleasant, I am not a fan of added fragrance in my skincare products. Once applied the serum feels light weight and absorbs quickly. My skin is l...

I have been showing you progress of my Project Pan and Pan That Palette and it occurred to me that I should show you a makeup look using the products. Models Prefer Infinite Colour Foundation- I bought this months ago, it was 50% off, so figured why not. It's too light on my skin. I find it can get a little streaky when applying with a brush but does apply well with a sponge. It's a nice medium coverage foundation, not bad, but doesn't wow me. Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bold Gold- I love these cream shadows, especially when using as a base for powder eye shadows. The gold colour has been working well with the olive and brown tones I have been using on my lid. LA Girl Endless Liner in Black- I love that this liner is retractable and is nice and black. What I don't like is it seems to be a drier formula, so it takes some work to apply. I'll be glad when I'm finished this liner. Smashbox Lip Liner in Smashing Define- I have enjoyed using this neutral to...

It's time once again for me to show you the progress on my rolling Project Pan. Annoyingly, I forgot to take a photo of the 5 products that I was panning in the last update, but I will show you the single photos of the products. The MBA lipstick sample in OCD I had to part ways with. Unfortunately it started smelling funky, so that and the rest of the samples have to go. It makes me realise just how much I need to be more mindful of what I buy and whether I am realistically going to use it, especially cream based makeup items. I was able to finish the W7 Cosmetics Catwalk Concealer.  I love to see pan! I believe I will be finished the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bold Gold by the next update. For such an easy to use neutral lip pencil, it certainly is taking me a while to get through. Maybe I should sharpen it more ;) I seem to have made the best progress of this LA Girl liner in the past 2 months. I have been occasionally been using as ...

Next serum I tried from the 4 I purchased from Ozsale is the Power 10 Formula VB Effector. Although the serums are no longer available through Ozsale, I did discover that Beauty Bay sells the serums. Taken from Beauty Bay - "A hydrating and oil balancing designed specifically for oily, acne prone skin. Developed to help balance the skin's natural oil and sebum production, the It's Skin Power 10 Formula VB Effector is ideal for preventing and clearing blemishes. This ultra-lightweight serum absorbs quickly into the skin delivering a hit of hydration, smoothing the skin's texture and balancing moisture levels, giving a clearer, healthier complexion." The 30 ml bottle comes with a dropper for dispensing the product. The consistency of the serum is almost gel like, but still a fluid. It has a synthetic fragrance, not my fave but not unpleasant. The scent disappears once applied. The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs rather quickly. It does ...