IndieAna- In Search of the HolyGrail

A cold and rainy afternoon sounds like the perfect excuse for me to fill in some time by doing my nails. I wanted an ombre style mani, but using a brush instead of a sponge. I used a fine tipped nail art brush. I used OPI Designer de Better for my base colour. It's a gorgeous champagne shade.  On an old plastic drink cup lid I placed drops of Sally Hansen Life, a very yellow gold, Sally Hansen Antique Bronze and Sally Hansen Save The Date, a deep plum.  Using a nail art brush, I dipped into each colour, starting from lightest to darkest, painting strokes of nail polish across my nail. I also added a star embellishment on my middle fingers.  To finish off the nails I applied LA Colors Sassy Sparkle, holographic shimmer in a clear base, it's so pretty. I think this look has a beachy vibe to it, I'd love to try blue and green to go with the yellow next time I try this technique.

Well, July is over which means here in Australia we are 2/3rds of the way through Winter. It can't be over quick enough for me, lol! This month I have more decluttered products than actual empties! I'll still be showing you the empties first. Skinn Enriched Softening Essence - This is a hydrating toning product. Instead of a cotton pad, I preferred to pat onto my skin after pouring a small amount into my hands, so that I get more product on my face. Repurchase? Yes! I love this stuff! Skinn Hylighten - This is an under eye roll-on for dark circles, which I certainly have. Repurchase? I didn't notice any improvement. I have used it in the past, but received it again in a value pack. I wouldn't buy it on its own. Skinn Hydro-Vital Eye Cream - The Hydro-Vital range is formulated to give maximum hydration to the skin. I don't have overly dry skin, but my under eye area is quite dehydrated. Repurchase? I loved this cream for plumping my crows fe...

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...