Hello everyone!
I’m baaaaaaack! I’m finally done with school and I am ready
to have a new post for you all on a REGULAR basis, that is until classes start
again in September…anyways let’s get into today’s post and not rush summer!
So a little while back I won a beauty giveaway on Instagram
by one of my favorite accounts "Bubbalocchamakeuplover". She is from Australia and I was
so excited to win because I've never tried out any Australian make up brands
because I’m from the United States.
The first thing I opened when I received the package is the
Australis “AC on Tour” Contouring and Highlighting Kit. I was so happy to win
this with my prize because I've seen so many Australian beauty accounts rave
about this on Instagram and was wishing I could own it!
*Be prepared for multiple pictures because I'm in LOVE with this kit!*
*Be prepared for multiple pictures because I'm in LOVE with this kit!*
Inside it looks like the high end Anastasia contouring kit, but I’m guessing this one is much cheaper! The pigmentation of this kit is INCREDIBLE! I tap my brush into this so lightly and still have to tap off excess!
All of these powers are super smooth and blendable, which is
good if you’re someone who doesn't like a super harsh contour. Also, they are
all matte, if you have oily skin in the summer, then you’ll appreciate that!
The top of the kit has three powders for setting and
highlighting.
In the top left is a peach colored powder which I use to set
the concealer over my dark circles and then I top it off with a more neutral
powder.
In the middle is a yellow powder which reminds me a lot of
the Ben Nye Banana Powder that everyone raves
about! I haven’t used this one yet because I’m not quite sure how to apply
it! It looks a little funny on my skin tone but when I figure it out, I’ll
Instagram my look, so if you want to see it, check out my profile, HINT HINT!
The last shade in the top row is a BEAUTIFUL highlighting
shade. It is a pink shade with a gorgeous sheen to it, no sparkles or glitter
at all! Like the others, this powder is super blendable and leaves an
airbrushed finish.
The bottom row is all contouring shades.
The first shade in the bottom left is a warm tan shade. This
would be better for bronzing your face over contouring because it looks super
natural and gives a great sunkissed look.
The middle shade is a cooler, ashy brown which I use to
contour because it creates a shadow effect in the hollows of my cheeks, which
is essentially what you want from a contour!
The last shade in the bottom right is a deeper version of
the first contour shade. I’d say it’s about two shades darker with a little
more red in it. This reminds me of my favorite ELF bronzer in Caramel Cabana
but matte. I’m probably not going to get much use out of this shade because I
am very fair and I don’t tan very much during the summer but I’ll play around and
see!
Here's one last picture of the kit to make you fall deeply in love with it!
You might be wondering why I didn't put up swatches in this post and that is because I am going to post a review of this in about a week!
Here's one last picture of the kit to make you fall deeply in love with it!
You might be wondering why I didn't put up swatches in this post and that is because I am going to post a review of this in about a week!
The next component of my prize is Maybelline’s Master
Precise Liquid Liner in black. I’m not a huge fan of liquid liners because I
always seem to mess it up, but this liner lets me create the tiniest line and
gradually build it up! I still prefer my ELF Cream Eyeliner but sometimes I gravitate towards this a love it every time!
The next thing I won in the giveaway is two lippies by
Australis. It is their Velourlips Matte Lip Creams. They are in the shades
“NY-CEE” and “TOK-I-O”. Before I get into explaining them, I just want you to
know that these are the Bomb.com!
They are super pigmented and smell like fruit punch, even hours after I apply them!
They are super pigmented and smell like fruit punch, even hours after I apply them!
NY-CEE is a bright, classic red color. This is the one I
wear because the other not my everyday style, but I’m hoping to use if for a
Halloween tutorial! NY-CEE is my current favorite red and it lasts ALL day! Of
course it does stain (my lips seem to absorb color!) but by morning it’s
usually faded.
TOK-I-O is a super bright purple. This isn't something I
wear everyday (or ever, really) but hopefully I can create some tutorials for
Halloween with it. I've swatched this on my hand and left it overnight and it
didn't budge! The lasting power of these lip creams are amazing!
I also received an eyeshadow palette from Bubbaloochmakeuplover.
It is the Party Glam palette from the brand MODELSPREFER. They are all
shimmery, satin shadows in a beautiful range of colors. I haven’t used this much because I really
gravitate toward matte shadows, but so far my favorite color is “Tease”. It is
a gorgeous copper brown which really highlights my eye color!
Last but not least I received a Maybelline Baby Lips Electro Pop in the shade Pink Shock. I’ve never tried any of the Baby Lips so I’m not sure if they’re moisturizing, but this one doesn’t leave my lip moisturized for very long.
That being said I still use it for the color! One swipe leaves a nice color on my lips that’s not too crazy for a “low key, hanging out in comfy clothes but still have to look presentable to run errands”, kind of day! *Disclaimer: guys I am so sorry, my computer lost the picture I took of this product so the one below isn't one that I took but I will replace it when I get the chance!! :)
Okay guys, that’s it for my Australian Beauty Giveaway Haul!
I’m so thankful to Bubbaloochmakeuplover for hosting this giveaway, I love all my
prizes! I hope you all have a wonderful day and if you’re lucky enough to
already be out on summer break like I am, enjoy it!
Xoxo,
Brig
This company has many makeup brands for an affordable price, including NYX, L.A Girls, Jordana and more!
Nycee is one of my fave reds ever!! The velour lips work really well with another australis product called the 'matte me' lip base! I think you'd look beautiful in red! I reckon you could pull off purple too, but I get that it's not for everyone :)
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