Beauté Gazette June Favourites : Beauty, Skin, Hair & Health

Elizabeth and James  NIRVANA White 1oz US$55.00 available from www.sephora.com

I have to admit this was a total blogger/YouTube influenced purchase after seeing many rave reviews on the interwebs. When my friend Liz said she was going to Sephora on her recent trip to the US I decided to ask her to purchase a bottle of The Olsen Twins latest product from their Elizabeth and James line : NIRVANA white, without even knowing what it smelt like. The bottle is super cool very luxe-chic as would expect from The Olsen twinsies, the scent is a lot lighter and fresher than I thought it would be, I was anticipating a richer Diptyque-esque scent. It has been on high roation and has been my favourite go to everyday scent this month. I also have total blogger bragging rights when asked what fragrance I am wearing because it is unavailable in Australia at the moment.....full review coming soon featuring an in depth description of the notes etc P.S If you didn't know already Sephora will be opening up shop in Australia this December OMG!

Topshop Gloss Ink in 'Smitten' $15.00 available from www.topshop.com

These are really amazing lip stains, I've not seen any reviews of these online but I picked a couple of colours whilst in the line for the till  as a impulse buy whilst in Topshop a few weeks ago and I have not been disappointed. The colours are super vibrant and the formula is beautiful to apply with no sticky residue like some other lip stain / gloss hybrids I've tried in the past. Worth checking them out when you are next at your local Topshop beauty bar. 

Maybelline Colour Elixir Sensational Creamy Lip Lacquer in 065 'Caramel Infused' $17.95 available from www.priceline.com

WOW BABY! This is what nude lipgloss heaven looks like! Oh my gosh, perfection!

The colour is the perfect balance of peachy/pinky/brown nude which gives your lips that J-Lo pout factor without the diva 'too much make up' nude lip look - does that make sense? Anyway go and buy this lip gloss right now, you will not regret it.

MAC Browset in Clear $28.00 available from www.maccosmetics.com.au

If you are like me and powder in your brows then it is a great idea to set them with a clear mascara so that the hairs stay in place. It is also great for giving your brows a little of the Cara Delevingne lift, when the brow hairs are brushed up. MAC's browset was gifted to me, but if you are looking for a brow gel there are lots on the market for all budgets.

Toni and Guy Casual Rough Texturiser Spray $15.99 available from www.priceline.com.au

I am on an endless mission to get effortless tousled 'french IT girl hair' that is done but has beautiful texture and volume. Toni and Guy's Rough Texturiser is instant cool tousled chic hair in a can. Applied to clean hair it gives volume and an un-done look, perfectly un-perfect hair. I've been loving it and have already repurchased my second can as I cannot live a day without it.

Indeed Labs Powdered Facial Exfoliator $34.99 available from www.priceline.com.au

Powder form exfoliators have been a staple in my skin care routine for a few years, but they are often very pricey for a small amount of powder. The Indeed Labs Powdered Exfoliator gives a lot of bang for minimal bucks! I've been also loving using it on my back in the shower to prevent any body break outs, because of the lower cost I am much more generous with applying the product. LOVE IT!

Dermalogia Skin Hydrating Masque $56.50 available from www.dermalogica.com.au

It is officially winter and my skin is on the verge of becoming a scaly dried out sultana! Dermalogica's Skin Hydrating Masque is like giving thirsty dry skin a big drink of water, my skin soaks it up and feels plump and hydrated immediately after removing it. I've been applying it up to 4 times a week since the start of Winter and it has given my skin a lovely soft surface to apply my makeup on to getting rid of any uneven dry patches for foundation to cling to.

De Lorenzo Elements Extinguish Heat Protector $23.95 available from www.hairhousewarehouse.com.au

I have a secret....I am not a natural blonde! Sshhhh! I have a full head of foils every 6-8 weeks which makes my hair very weak and brittle, heat damage intensifies this even more so. De Lorenzo's Elements Extinguish Heat Protector not only protects my hair from blow drying, straightening and curling it has also improved the quality of my hair. Even if I am not heat styling my hair I have been spritzing it through my hair and brushing through as a de-tangler. Pick this baby up asap if you are using hot hair tools on your hair on a daily basis, you wont regret it.

Vitamin C

All day - Err day! Vitamin C fights colds and is an Anti-Aging super star!

Maybelline Hyper Glossy Liquid Liner in Black $9.95 available from www.priceline.com.au

If you have two left hands and applying liquid eye liner scares the crap out of you, then let me introduce you to your new secret weapon Maybelline Hyper Glossy Liquid Liner. The fine tipped brush is very easy to use, allowing you to paint on a very thin line or build up to a thicker winged liner look. At $9.95 this budget beauty banger is an affordable make up must have.

MAC Brow Duo Omega and Charcoal Brown $33.00 each available from www.maccosmetics.com.au

My brow game has gone up a notch this month with the discovery of MAC's Charcoal Brown shadow. I have used Omega to fill in my brows for about 2 years, but in the past month I have been mixing Omega with Charcoal Brown and it gives a lot more depth to my brows which gives the illusion of dreamy big bushy brows.

Favourite Jam of June

'Iggy Azalea - Fancy' has been on repeat for most of the month, love a bit of a cheesy pop tune to dance around my bedroom to whilst getting ready. 

xx Nella

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** I was kindly gifted these products for blog consideration. This did not, in any way, influence my opinion on the product. Please refer to my policy and disclaimer for more information.

LIPSTICK Jam : Topshop's 'Sartorial' x The Breeders 'Cannonball'

Topshop Lipstick in 'Sartorial' $17.00 available from www.topshop.com

This week has been shitty. On a scale of 'Best week ever' to 'Shittiest week ever' it is pretty up there.

Lost passport, Mac Book Air spazzed out, boy saying shitty stuff, face looks like a pizza full of pimples, not enough sleep because of some crazy deadlines....Ughhhh it has been a mega doozy of a week. 

But you know what makes me feel better? Lipstick and some pre-grunge feminist rock'n'roll.

Let's talk lippy first, Topshop's 'Sartorial' is a true bright coral-tastic blast to your lips. It is like Mac's 'Morange's' little sister, packing the same punch but is just slightly less opaque and having a satin/gloss finish. Topshop lipsticks are a great, they are easy to apply, inexpensive and are just a good time lipstick. 

The Breeders 'Cannonball' is one of my favourite songs to listen to at full volume unapologetically and dance around my bedroom to. The video was directed by Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, which is just about the coolest thing ever. 

The Breeders 'Cannonball' 1993

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Cheeky Cheeks: Topshop's Cream Blush in 'Neon Rose'

Topshop Cream Blush in Neon-Rose AU$12.00

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Coming into summer using a cream blush (and cream bronzer) to give a dewy flush of colour to your cheeky-cheeks looks far more natural and less fussy than a powder especially when combined with a light tinted base. Also if you start getting a bit hot and dishevelled through the day you can always just blend it back into place with your fingers.

Topshop's Neon-Rose is a bright BRIGHT peachy-rose colour it gives a glowy-dewy tint to the cheeks rather than a powdery finish like most powder blushes I have tried. Neon-Rose is extremely pigmented and is best applied with fingers make sure to blend out really well - otherwise it can look a bit Snow White - if you know what I mean. When wearing Neon-Rose I had to tone down the rest of my makeup because it was so intense; just Mascara and lip balm and that was it. I loved the cute healthy flush of colour it gave and the natural balm texture - this is deffinately not a longwear product and will transfer onto clothing so best do your makeup after getting dressed - just a tip.

Also how darn cute is Topshop packaging? I love it! Cannot wait to try more of the makeup range.

What are your favorite Topshop makeup items? Has anyone tried the lip crayons?

Nella xx

Topshop's Hidden Treasures Nail Polish

On Saturday Fleur and I decided to go for a little shopping adventure to the new 5 level Topshop mega store on George St in Sydney, it was pretty crazy with teen shoppers and very bored mums. We be-lined to the makeup section desperate to have a look at all the goodies on offer - especially the nail polish. The selection is quite small which was pretty disappointing but they did have the Louise Grey collection which was adorable and I really want to pick up the cream blush and lipsticks.

The nail polish colours are quite standard with a big range of pastels and metallics, we decided to pick up 'Hidden Treasure' which is a dupe for Chanel's coveted Peridot nail polish. 

Hidden Treasure applies nicely, gliding onto the nail and doesn't streak like a lot of metallics do. The translation onto the nail is more of a glided foil effect rather than the holographic blues, greens and golds which is what the polish looks like in the bottle. This definitely needs a super shiny topcoat to give it a flatter surface and show off the different colours it can cast in certain lights. I like this polish, but I think it needs something to lift it - it would be a great base for a leopard print design maybe.

Have you been to Topshop, what makeup goodies did you pick up? Let me know in the comments.