Spring Beauty Favorites

Spring has officially sprung and that means a total product overhaul, gone are the dark lipsticks and intense moisturisers of winter and in with a new batch of hot weather friendly products. This month it has been less about the gloss and pretty factor of products and more about the practical to prepare for summer. So here's the round up of products I have been loving so far this Spring!

MAKE UP

Models Prefer Cream Blush in Dream $10.99

This cream blush is incredible!!!! A total dupe for the NARS Multiples and a fraction of the price, Dream is very similar to the NARS multiple in Malibu in very possible way. It is all I have been wearing on my cheeks this month and I have had so many compliments from people which is always nice. The shade range is great and features both matte and shimmer colours for whatever floats your blush boat!

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Max Factor Eye Shadow Pots in Burnt Bark, Savage Rose and Pale Pebble $12.95 each

These little Max Factor eye shadow pots completely surprised me, the shadows are buttery soft and have amazing staying power on my very oily eyelids. Great if you are a one shade of eye shadow kinda gal and cannot be bothered with a technical smoky eye.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in 02 $24.00

Wowzers I thought I had tried all of the lipsticks ever as a beauty blogger but then a brand goes and makes a lipstick like the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet and you are totally blown away. The formula is very smooth when applying and the colour is beautifully placed onto your lips and isn't messy at all. The colour is gorgeous and bright but not too loud and in your face. Definitely a must try for any lipsticks addicts.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

SKIN CARE

Glow Inner Beauty Powder by The Beauty Chef $59.00

My skin freaked the f**k out over the last couple of weeks of winter, breaking out and being a general mess, as well as stepping up my cleansing routine I switched up my diet. Making sure I was drinking lots of water and eating a ton of veggies, I also added The Glow Inner Beauty Powder to any smoothies or just downing it mixed in with water. My skin is has cleared up and is even better than normal, so along with my diet I am thanking the Glow powder for the quick skin recovery. This is what Glow Inner Beauty Powder claims to help with:

▪ Replaces beneficial flora and nourishes the skin from the inside

▪ Contains prebiotics and probiotics

▪ Rich in a variety of nutrients 

▪ Tastes berry delicious - (NO IT TASTES GROSS!)

▪ Contains twenty four skin loving super foods

▪ Fermented using our unique natural mother culture

▪ Lasts for up to 30 servings

▪ No artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives

▪ Dairy Free - (Why would it contain diary?)

Available from www.thebeautychef.com

Bio Elixia Night Renew Complex $69.95

I have been a bit scared of night creams firstly because they are super expensive and secondly because I didn't want to admit that I was old enough that I needed one. But the Bio Elixia Night Renew Complex is a game changer, it uses dermal delivery technology to take the ingredients below the surface layers of the skin to help hydrate at a deeper level. My skin has been loving this night cream and I've been waking up noticing the difference in texture and appearance.

Available from www.bioexlixia.com

Solar D 50+ Vitamin D Friendly Sunscreen

What an amazing innovation, finally a sunscreen which protects you from the suns harmful UVA and UVB rays but allows you to absorb natural vitamin D. With the worrying amount of people being prescribed Vitamin D supplements because of the amount of time spent indoors and sheltered from sun because of the obvious dangers, Solar D is an amazing product which will be slip slop slapped all summer long.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

BODY PRODUCTS

Naked Tan Goddess Gradual Tan $28.00 

Fake tanning is a scary process which I have been hesitant to try in fear that I will end up looking like an orange mess, but Naked Tan's Gradual Tan has been a fantastic first timers experience with fake tan. The tan applies evenly and gives a great bronzed look to the skin. On the first attempt I did go slightly overboard on my feet and knees which I took to with an exfloiator to get rid of the dark patches. But the second application was smooth sailing and I am not completely hooked.

Available from www.nakedtan.com.au

La Mav Coffee Bean Body Scrub $29.95

Ok so I don't drink coffee because it gives me the shakes and makes me feel like I am loosing my mind but I am willing to rub it into my thighs if it is going to help eliminate cellulite even slightly! I don't know if this is working but I am going to keep trying because even if it makes a tiny difference its totally worth it!

Available from www.lamav.com

HAIR CARE

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Shampoo and Conditioner $17.99 each

In breaking news I have decided to stop dying my hair and grow out my natural colour, the only problem is that I don't look like I have that cool gradient balayage I just look like my roots are really bad. So I have been using the John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder range in my transition period to help with the whole situation. Oh god, it is taking all my will power not to walk into the closest salon to get a full head of blonde foils, in the long run having my natural hair colour will look better, not cost me a small fortune every 8 weeks and also be a lot healthier.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

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Hair Favourites that give short hair va va VOOM volume!

Recently I cut about 20cm of length off my hair taking it from just past my shoulders to a very sassy bob, think Patricia Arquette in True Romance! This dramatic cut meant that it was time to switch up my hair products, I needed mega volume and texture to be able to give ultimate hair flick attitude! 

Here are 4 products which I have been loving and would totally recommend for anyone wanting to pump up you hair game.

Toni and Guy Hair Prep Heat Protection Mist $15.99

Blow drying after washing my hair is a must, its winter and I like to curl the ends of my hair under with a round brush to avoid helmet hair. To save my hair from being completely tortured by this process I always use a heat protection spray, this Toni and Guy prep mist is great because it is undetectable once you have finished blow drying and leaves a weightless finish to your hair ready for the next product.

Available from www.priceline.com

Tangle Teaser Salon Elite in Sweet Lilac $29.95

Ohhhhh pretty baby! This is my new Tangle Teaser which I am crushing out on pretty hard right now. Apart from being so cute, it also is fantastic at getting out any knots and tangles without pulling your hair in the process. I have had much less hair coming out in my brush since using the Tangle Teaser and it's great for travelling or popping in your bag when hitting the gym. 

Available from www.phoenixnationale.com.au

V05 Plump it up! Dry Shampoo $7.99

To be honest I picked up this Dry Shampoo because it was the least expensive on the supermarket shelf but I am super glad I did because it is really good. It is a traditional dry shampoo, the volume comes from removing the oil build up from your roots without leaving a white cast. The scent is pleasant and not too over powering and did I mention its only $7.99!!!!

Available from www.priceline.com.au

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Mousse $15.99

Mousse isn't an on trend product its not a fancy hair oil which costs $90, but this has been my star product in achieving volume without weight. I apply an apple sized amount to wet tangle free hair  (after spraying through the heat protection mist and brushing out any tangles) massage in all over and then blow dry as normal. It gives great soft hold and texture to your hair and wont fall flat half way through the day.

Available from www.priceline.com.au

Hope these product suggestions help and may the hair gods be with you, blessing you with frizz free locks with masses of volume!

xx Nella

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John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Favourites : Nourishing Oil-Elixir, Original and Perfect Finishing Serum

John Frieda Frizz-Ease favourites Nourishing Oil Elixir $16.99,  Original 6 Effects Serum $16.99 and Perfect Finishing Polishing Serum $16.99 all available at www.priceline.com.au

John Frieda's Frizz-Ease range has had a major make over, the new candy coloured packaging made me swoon just a bit and the range has been expanded to include some great new products. The new look packaging is bright and fun, with each product colour coded making it easy for you to pick out your favourite on the sea of white and beige shelves of Priceline. I was lucky enough to be able to try out the complete range for review, I've picked my favourite products to share with you and a few tips and tricks on how make them work with my hair:

Frizz Ease Nourishing Oil Elixir
This is the oil of the gods, if you have dry or over processed coloured hair this is like giving your hair a zap of hydration whilst also treating your ends to a bit of TLC. It is best to apply this oil when you are straight after of a hot shower, towel dry your hair warm two pumps of oil between your hands and apply to hair in a finger combing motion - oil loves warmth to thin it out and apply more evenly. After you have worked the oil through evenly pop your towel back on your head to allow it to penetrate into your hair even more. If I am having a lazy then this is all I will do and let my hair air dry, the oil gives great shine and controls fine fly aways and frizz like a pro.
Original 6 Effects Serum
The Original Serum is still as amazing as ever, best applied to semi dried hair and then brushed through with a bristle brush to allow for a more even coating of the hair. If I am blow drying or straightening my hair then this is an essential, it protects against heat styling and controls my very fine hair from being a static mess, without weighing it down or becoming too oily. If you are looking to try John Frieda's Frizz Ease line start with Original and the best.
Perfect Finish Polishing Serum 
This product has been a revelation for me in attacking helmet hair! I love putting loose waves in my hair but it can look a bit too 'done' and like a helmet if I don't add a bit of slip and movement to it I end up looking like I am wearing a wig. After curling my hair I spritz with a small amount of John Frieda Sheer Blonde Crystal Clear Hairspray (amazing for blondes!) then brush through to loosen the curl, 2 pumps of the Polishing serum rubbed between my palms I finger comb the serum through - magic! It breaks up the wave and gives an amazing finish to your loose curls

If you are looking to try a new serum, the new candy coloured John Frieda range cannot be missed, and with a serum for every kind of hair woe you can imagine from major frizz to minor John Frieda has got your back!

xxx Nella

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John Frieda Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mouse....A texture secret weapon for fine hair!

John Frieda Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse $10.00 available from www.priceline.com.au

Please make welcome a new addition the Beauté Gazette family....my brand spankin' new Bangs!

Yes that's right, after not much careful consideration I decided pretty much on a whim to get a full on fringe, I know that's not what you are meant to do. But on a spare of the moment 'Wah I need a big change' moment I decided to give my forehead an accessory, in doing this my whole hair routine has changed. Prior my split ends were so bad they were actually acting as a natural texturizer....eewww so gross!

My routine now as I am with fringe is still very simple but I've added a few little va-va-voom extra steps to give my super fine hair a boost and texturize like no other.

1. Shampoo and Condition in the shower everyday, because I love clean hair. At the moment I'm using John Frieda Sheer Blonde Highlight Activating Moisturising Shampoo and Conditioner.

2. Whist hair is still damp add a few drops of hair oil Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturising Oil, through to help de-tangle, brush through with my trusty Mason Pearson Bristle and Nylon brush.

3. Time for my secret texture weapon John Frieda's Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse, shake the can and apply mousse, I focus on the roots massaging the mousse in with my finger tips.

4. Blow dry, holding the hairdryer in a downwards motion, brushing through sporadically (I hope not sporadically! - RIP Britney Murphy) to eliminate any knots.

5. Whist hair is still warm twist into a firm bun and pin with a bobby-pin, using a bobby-pin leaves no kinks or marks. 

6. I'm still getting used to styling my bangs, I use my straightener to help it sit just so and avoid too many flicky bits.

7. Take a 20min make up break, keeping the bun in for as long as I can before having to run out the door, usually 10 more minutes. The mousse helps hold the wave formed by the bun and is fair less damaging than heat styling waves into your hair.

TA-DA! Here is my new fringe and my new everyday textured tousled hair look, the mousse gives texture and hold without the grit and product build up of spray in or powder products.

xxx Nella

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Winter Hair Care

So its finally winter, no more bare legs and skirts or just letting your hair dry naturally on your way to work - Yep its cold, its snuggle weather.
When initially starting this blog I did think to myself - probably wont write much about hair stuff because I don't do that much to my hair. That was a load of baloney! After a long summer of sun, beach, salt, maybe washing my hair once week because it looked good all beached out and gross. I am now paying the price, my hair is having a meltdown. Also I should mention I just dyed my hair from blondie to dark red after having a personality crisis stemming from a certain boy - I also pierced my ears with a second hole but that's another story.
Now I have got a handle on my mane here are my favourite winter hair care products :


1. Organic Care Shampoo and Conditioner 
This is from Woolworths its stinking cheap like $3.90 or something like that - no more than $5.00.

But its REALLY GOOD! My favourite thing about it is that its got No SLES, SLS, ALES, ALS and is free of Parabens and Prochemical cleanser.

2. Lady Jane Wide Tooth Comb
Heaps of hair dressers say that you shouldn't comb your hair when its wet - screw them. Using a wide tooth comb to get your leave in conditioner or treatments all through and well distributed is the best. The Lady Jane one is cute and has a nifty handle to hang off your tap in the shower. It was like $3.49 from Priceline.
3. La Biosthetique Conditionneur Protection Couleur
Ok bring out the big guns - this is expensive. I dont even know how much it costs because I have permanently deleted the memory of spending that much on a fancy conditioner. La Biostehtique is a salon brand, so maybe just try a treatment when you are next at a salon that uses it. This does make my hair shiney and lovely but I am looking for another alternative because I wont buy this again. But if you're really ritzy and you want to have a posh bathroom get it - fuck it get the 1500ml salon size!
4. John Frieda Sheer Mist Perfect Ends Full Repair
Any heat protecting product is a must in winter, you're not letting your hair dry naturally - and if your are - you're crazy! I am full heat blow drying the shit out of my hair within 10mins of getting out of the shower. Cold wet manky hair on my neck in winter is just gross and you will get a cold. This stuff is great, it doesn't leave any residue in my hair and makes the ends nice and silky, but I think I use too much because I have been buying a bottle every 2 weeks or so because its so good.
5. Mason Pearson Hair Brush
This has never not been in my hair care routine - since my mum was brushing my hair as wee blonde babe till now. Everyday I have used a Mason Pearson hair brush, and they are THE BEST. I've grown up and so has my brush, I now use the Boar bristle and Nylon. It really gives your scalp a good massage and all those lovely good oils get distributed through your hair when brushing.
6. Kérastase Elixir Ultime
Firstly this smells exactly the same as Tom Ford's Black Orchid. Is that enough? When that whole Moroccan oil thing started I tried it - wasn't my thing. If you have tried one of those oil type products and haven't got on well with it like it make your hair all slick and gross. Try the Elixir Ultime, it makes your hair super shiny and pageant worthy without being oily or heavy. Did I mention it smells like Tom Ford's Black Orchid? Probably the best winter scent ever.