IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

I have been meaning to blog an updated skincare routine for quite some time now. But it seems that every time I go to take photos, I realise that I am about to replace an almost finished product with something new. I often try new skincare, so it was now or never, no matter how much product I had remaining. Here's my morning routine Moreish Cream Cleanser - I adore this cleanser, it is one product that I have repurchased and have backups of. Simple Toner- As the name suggests, this is a no frills product that just tones my skin. That's all I'm asking of this product and that's why it is yet another regular addition to my skincare routine. CosRX Galactomyces 95 Whitening Power Essence- This essence is new to me. I haven't been using it long enough to have yet formed an opinion, but I am enjoying it so far. Now Dark Spot Serum- I like to include a serum in my routine, and this one is also a fairly new addition. I have noticed a brighter complexion. ...

If you've read my blog, I'm sure you're not surprised that I have added another Revolution Chocolate palette to my collection. I have many of these palettes, but I do believe that the releases are getting out of hand. Don't get me wrong, I get excited about new releases, but Revolution is churning out products so quickly, I find it hard to keep up. I now haven't been buying every single chocolate palette and have given up on the notion of needing each one in my collection. But, I am human, I can still be tempted, lol. Hence, the purchase of the Violet Chocolate palette. Such cute packaging!  As the name suggests, the palette features purples, there's also neutral tones and pinks. I'll show you some swatches. The mattes on the top row didn't swatch the best, but they do make good transition shades. I found that the next 2 rows are quite pigmented. I like that I can easily create a complete eye look with this palette, anywhere fro...

For a moment let's forget that one of my blog series is a lipstick declutter. Before you judge me for adding 3 lipsticks to my collection, I did it for a good reason. You see, Doll Hospytal Cosmetics is an indie brand. The owner, Christina, is on a mission to destigmatize mental health. She herself suffers from depression and anxiety. A portion of each lipstick is donated to National Alliance on Mental Illness. As someone that knows what it's like to live with a mental illness, I was more than happy to add some lipsticks to a stash that I am trying to reduce. I like that each lipstick bullet is in the shape of a capsule. The lipsticks come in 4 finishes, Matte, Vivid Velvet, Creme Lipstick and Luxe Cream Lipstick. I only bought Matte lipsticks. They are very creamy and comfortable to wear and also long wearing. For a bullet lipstick, at least in the case of the Matte finish, all boxes are ticked for me! I'll show you some swatches and photos of me wearing the...

The Beauty by Nicholas Omega Hydroxy serum is a product I won in a prize pack. I received it months ago, but because I like to use products up first before opening new ones, this one had to wait. I was so happy when I finally had the opportunity to apply the serum to my face. Taken from Priceline - "Reveal your inner glow with Omega Hydroxy. Forget the pain, costs and downtime of laser and chemical peels, this deeply exfoliating, resurfacing treatment helps brighten and revitalise your skin, leaving it feeling seriously clean, refined and renewed." The serum is packaged in a chrome bottle with red label. There is 50 ml of product in the bottle and it has a pump-top to dispense product. I love that it has airless packaging, I just find it inconvenient not being able to see how much product I have left. The serum has a very lightweight creamy consistency and has an almost floral with a hint of chemical, lol. Sounds bad, but it's not, the fragrance isn'...

Some more glittery polishes in this declutter update. Comet Storm Sadly I will be getting rid of this nail polish. I was so excited when I ordered it, but the gorgeous purple glitters just don't translate on the nails. It's a shame because it looks so beautiful in the bottle. Maybelline Color Show in Rosy Rosettes This glitter polish is stunning with it's glittery pink and gold finish. This one's not going anywhere!                                                                                                                                                                ...

It seems that the middle of Winter didn't just effect my motivation, but also the amount of products that I finished in July, or lack of.  As you can see from this pic, this post will be short and sweet. Proactiv Blackhead Dissolving Gel- I never thought I would try a Proactiv product, let alone finish one. Granted, this was a trial size that I received, but there was enough for many uses. I get congestion on and around my nose area and this gel did a great job of deep cleansing this area. Repurchase? This was a good product, but I don't feel that I need it in my skincare routine. NMF Mediheal Aquaring Ampoule Mask- This sheet mask fits well and does a lovely job of hydrating my skin. Repurchase? Although it hydrates nicely, I can't apply anything on top like a night moisturiser or facial oil to finish my routine. I will use the remaining masks from the pack, but I won't be repurchasing. Hand Chemistry Retin-Oil- I originally bought this oil to...