Revlon Colorstay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin (Priceline Beauty Click favourites)

I used to be very wary of foundation (I suffered one skin suffocating experience too many all those years ago) so to be honest for as long as I could get away with it I consciously didn't wear foundation as I preferred to spot conceal and powder the rest, but as time marches and I get older my skin isn't what it used to be so a little help is needed!

I normally rely on BB creams and or powders but - as you've likely gathered from the title of this post - Revlon Colorstay Makeup took me a little by surprise, especially as it's a drugstore option. Now that we've been introduced I've changed my opinion about drugstore foundation - well this one at least - for the better. 

Revlon Colorstay Makeup comes in two formulas:  Normal/Dry and Combination/Oily.  I received the Normal/Dry version and as I have a tendency towards combination skin I was a bit concerned this formula would be too dewy for me.  It turns out I was unnecessarily worried as the oil-free, "moisture-balance" formula did not make me end up looking overly shiny at all. More about that a little later...

What Revlon says about Colorstay Makeup for Normal/Dry Skin:

• Offers medium to full coverage with a lightweight formula that won't cake, fade or rub off
• Time Release Technology
• Oil-free, moisture-balance formula is especially formulated for normal or dry skin to continuously provide hydration
• Makeup feels comfortable and wears for up to 24 hours
• Comes in 12 beautiful shades
• SPF 20
• The pump dispenser means no more tipping the bottle upside down, no more wastage

One pump: 

Blended out:

My impressions:
I received shade 220 Natural Beige to try which is from around the middle of the range of shades available.  It's a touch darker than my pallid winter skin but warms it up just enough without looking obviously darker and I think it will be just about perfect when the warmer months come around.

The pump dispenser is definitely a good packaging move as it makes it easy and hygienic to apply and I found that a single pump dispensed just the right amount for a light-medium coverage for everyday wear.  Yes, the liquid formula builds nicely too so a second pump provides enough for extra coverage where needed. I find this foundation applies easily straight over moisturized skin and buffs out to a very natural looking satiny finish.  I apply a little translucent powder to set it - out of habit mostly - and I find it lasts all day even without a primer.  Despite the moisturizing formula I barely experience any midday shine - a single top up of powder over the T-zone in the middle of day is all that's occasionally needed and then I'm good for the rest of the day.  Gotta say that I'm not planning to see if it lasts for 24 hours though! 15 to 16 hour days are good enough for me!

Revlon Colorstay Makeup lives up to the comfortable claims too and is lightweight enough on the skin that I don't notice I'm wearing it - and I've been wearing it pretty much every day lately.  I have to say that this is one drugstore foundation that lives up to the raves as I can't find anything that I don't like about it. It does everything I want my foundation to do: it looks natural, I can adjust the coverage to my needs, it feels comfortable and lasts the distance without the need for primer.

Until next time!

(This product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly (Priceline Beauty Click favourites)

Welcome to the latest instalment in my Priceline Beauty Click favourites series - and a little impromptu introduction to hyaluronic acid!

I don't know if I'm one of the last people to discover hyaluronic acid in skincare or whether it's a mystery to you too but it has become one of those key ingredients in moisturizing over the last couple of years because of its ability to draw water to the skin and help prevent moisture loss.  Fun fact:  hyaluronic acid molecules have the unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000 times their weight in water...

....which brings me to Indeed Labs Hydraluron Moisture Jelly.  I didn't know anything about the science behind this product when I received it for review, nor did I do any research before I tried it so my Priceline Beauty Click favourite status was initially based on the wear test (the science came much later).  If you are into the science behind it and want to read all about hyaluronic acid click on this article I dug up from Hyalogic.com:  About Hyaluronic Acid 

Okay - So not surprisingly Indeed Labs say on their website that Hydraluron Moisture Jelly will:

"Provide immediate and long lasting moisture protection
Help skin regain optimal moisture levels
Defend against moisture loss and creates a protective film on skin’s surface"

as it...

"...helps provide both instant and long-term locked-in moisture to the skin through a sophisticated complex of 5 key actives, which support the natural protective layer of your skin, helping to restore moisture levels and defending against future loss..." , leading to softer, smoother and plumper skin as the hyaluronic acid improves the skin's hydration levels, stimulating collagen production.

My impressions:
You know I like good clever packaging so I can't go on to the rest of my review without addressing that first.  One little press of the top of the jar results in the hygienic delivery of precisely the right amount of product to moisturize my face as you can see above.  This means I don't have to worry about any waste or contaminating the jelly by dipping my fingers into the product.  I'm sure this isn't the only brand with this kind of packaging but I'm impressed the innovation - whoever came up with it! If you know, then feel free to educate me in the comments below.

This moisturizer is also an innovative product in my experience as the jelly formulation feels like nothing I've ever used before - it's cooling and refreshing at first, then sits like a 'second skin' on my face.  It's like I'm wearing an invisible barrier on my skin but there's not a hint of greasiness or tackiness, nor does it feel in any way suffocating (as I'd feared it might) and my skin feels smoother, moisturized and well, yes, 'plump'.  Any woman my age has got to love plumped up skin!

I've been wearing Hydraluron Moisture Jelly as my morning and night moisturizer as it works well as a makeup base too.  I have normal to combination, and infuriatingly occasionally sensitive skin and have had no issues with any breakouts since using this and because of the light jelly formula I think this would work well on younger, oilier skins also.  It's a refreshing feeling, long-lasting moisturizer and has opened my eyes to the point of difference of hyaluronic acid as a lighter way of hydrating the skin.

Ingredients:
water (aqua/eau), glycerin, pentylene glycol, glycereth-26, carbomer, glyceryl polyacrylate, trehalose,  urea, strelitzia nicolaiseed aril extract, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA, serine,  biosaccharide gum-1, algin, disodium phosphate, pullulan, sodiumhyaluronate, potassium phosphate, caprylyl glycol, phenoxyethanol.



(This product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)

Burt's Bees Lip Crayons (Priceline Beauty Click favourites)

It's been a while since I've done one of my Beauty Click favourites post so to refresh your memory these posts feature the standouts from the selection of beauty products Australian health and drugstore beauty chain Priceline sent me to review for their website earlier this year.  As it happens I've recently received another round of products for review so I'd better get cracking with the backlog of favourites from the first round!

 Let's talk lip crayons. Burt's Bees have recently jumped onto the global lip crayon craze which has been around for a couple of years now, and while in all honesty I was feeling a bit fatigued by the whole lip crayon concept after trying my first Burt's Bees Lip Crayon I was prepared to get back on board.

Burt's Bees refer to their new lip crayons as "...colour that truly cares for your lips!"
These lip crayons are formulated to moisturise the lips as they are infused with Shea Butter, Kendi Oil, and Jojoba Oil.

L to R:  Sedona Sands (405), Napa Vineyard (435)

My impressions:
I received the nude shade, Sedona Sands in my Beauty Click review box and because I was pretty impressed I went out and bought the deepest shade Napa Vineyard - just for the comparison don't you know!

As with all of the lip crayons I own, these have the typical twist up mechanism and are easy to apply as a liner/lipstick/balm in one. Burt's Bees Lip Crayons are unscented, and offer medium but buildable coverage for the lips.  They feel creamy on application and give a matte finish to the lips which is not drying in the least - and is the thing I love the most! You've got to love a matte lip colour you can wear day in, day out without parching your lips! The colour lasts easily 4 to 5 hours on the lips without any bleeding and fades evenly.  These were definitely a winner for me and are now favourites because they do deliver in both the colour and care department.

Swatched L to R:  Sedona Sands (405), Napa Vineyard (435)


At $16.99AUD there are 6 shades in the range and I plan to pick up a pink shade next to round out my little collection.


Do you have any lip crayons in your makeup stash?


 (This  product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)

Essano Rosehip Treat Your Skin Pack (Priceline Beauty Click favourites)

While I've used rosehip oil products for my body until now I hadn't used any on my face.  Being a normal/oily combo skin type I'll admit to an uninformed fear of exacerbating any oiliness in my T-zone so I hadn't really gone there.  Of course being presented with the Rosehip Treat Your Skin Pack for review meant I had to go there and - yes, you know what's coming because the word 'favourites' is in the title - I'm so pleased I did!

Before I get into my rave review I'll list the benefits of rosehip oil as sourced from Rosehip Oil Benefits.com:

"− great natural skin care moisturiser
− research has indicated that it may have benefits for reducing some scars
− aids in reducing redness associated with facial rosacea
− improves appearance of psoriasis scars
− many acne sufferers find that it can be improve the quality of their skin
− reduces the appearance of premature aging skin as it can reduce wrinkles, crow's feet and fine lines
− great treatment for dry skin
− good for your after sun skin care regime."

The site also very kindly pointed out that rosehip oil is "...readily absorbed by the skin and doesn't leave the oily residue that many beauty and skin care products do." 

 

Now let's get onto the Rosehip Treat Your Skin Pack: 

 

This travel-friendly pack from New Zealand based brand essano comprises 20ml tubes of facial cleanser, facial moisturiser, and body lotion, plus a 10g tub of night cream and a 3ml dropper bottle of certified organic rosehip oil itself so it's a great way to try a range of rosehip oil products before making the commitment to full size products.   These are all nicely presented in an unbleached drawstring pouch which came in handy for throwing into my toiletries bag for my recent beach trip.

 

After trying all of the products I have a few specific favourites which I will be purchasing in full size - and in one case I already have!

 

 

I've done mini reviews on each of the products and full ingredients listings are provided at the end of the post for those who are interested.

• Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser - Containing rosehip oil and aloe vera for hydration, this is a very emollient feeling gel cleanser and a little bit does a great job of cleansing my face while keeping my skin feeling soft.  It almost feels like an oil at first but it foams up gently and rinses away easily without any residual slippery or greasy feeling - I really like how this cleanser leaves my skin clean yet not screaming out for a drink of moisturiser afterwards.

• Regenerating Facial Moisturiser - This naturally and delicately scented day (or night for that matter) facial moisturiser contains jojoba oil and shea butter and sits somewhere between a cream and a lotion so it feels light in texture and again I find that a little bit goes a long way. It absorbs pretty much instantly leaving soft, non-greasy skin.  

• Intensive Hydrating Body Lotion - Okay, this is the product I absolutely fell madly in love with and have purchased already! Yes it does a great job of moisturising my body (due to the rosehip oil, aloe vera and jojoba oil no doubt) but it is the SCENT that I'm head over heels with! You know when you find yourself sniffing your arms all day just to get a whiff of your body lotion?  Maybe?? Well that's what - embarrassingly - happens whenever I wear this.  It smells like an intoxicating, yet still soft, combination of rose and patchouli(?).  I can't pin it down exactly because I am an untrained nose when it comes to these things but I've actually told essano - and am telling them again if they're reading this post - if they were to release this as a fragrance I would buy it.  There's nothing but 100% love from me when it comes to this product!

 

• Certified Organic Rosehip Oil - This was the product I was initially sceptical of and is now one of my favourites of the lot.  Using a 3ml sample bottle wasn't enough to do miracles but it was enough to whet my appetite to buy a full size bottle and see.  This oil easily takes the place of a serum in terms of how silky it makes my skin feel and how surprisingly well it absorbs - I honestly didn't believe an oil would agree with me but there you go! It works particularly well under the night cream which is my other top pick...

 

• Moisture Restorative Night Creme - This cream has almost a whipped texture, feels indulgent yet not too heavy on my skin and it has that lovely subtle, natural scent.  My skin feels plumped up afterwards and I wake up with softer skin the next morning. As with the facial moisturiser the key ingredients are certified organic rosehip oil, organic jojoba oil and shea butter.

 

These products are not tested on animals and are free from the following ingredients:  parabens, sulphates, silicones, phthalates, ethoxylates, PEGs, PPGs, mineral oils, and artificial colours.

 

 

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Ingredients listings:



• Gentle Foaming Facial Cleanser - Water (Aqua), Caprylyl Glucoside, Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Coco-glucoside (and) Glyceril Oleate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phormium Tenax (Harakeke) Extract, Cyathea Medullaris (Mamaku) Extract, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil.

• Regenerating Facial Moisturiser - Water (Aqua), Caprylyl Glucoside, Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Bentonite, Glyceryl Stearate, Cera Alba, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Cyathea Medullaris (Mamaku) Extract, Phormium Tenax (Harakeke) Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid.

• Intensive Hydrating Body Lotion - Water (Aqua), Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Bentonite, Cera Alba, Lanolin Cera, Betaine, Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Fragrance, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid.

• Certified Organic Rosehip Oil - Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Pulp Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).

• Moisture Restorative Night Crème - Water (Aqua), Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetyl Alcohol, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Benzyl Alcohol (and) Dehydroacetic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Cyathea Medullaris (Mamaku) Extract, Phormium Tenax (Harakeke) Extract, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate.

 

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So there you have it - I'm a new convert to Rosehip Oil products thanks to this pack and highly recommend it for anyone else who would like to try the range or for travel!
 


 (This product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)

 



Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser Dry Skin Repair (Priceline Beauty Click favourites)

Question:  Do you diligently moisturise your body every morning?

 

Or...

 

Do you decide you can't spare the precious early morning minutes struggling with products that can be messy or take determined massaging to absorb so you leave such pampering until the weekend?  

 

Given I'm always in a rush during the week I most definitely fell into the latter category! That's why I was pleasantly surprised by Vaseline's Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser and why it's the second product I'm featuring in my Priceline Beauty Click favourites series.

 

Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser, infused with "pure oat extract...moisturizes deeply and absorbs in seconds to help heal dry skin" in a most convenient compressed air spray delivery method.



 

My impressions:

As I'm used to sticking my fingers into pots of rich body butters, squeezing lotion bottles or using body oils this way of moisturising my body was a bit liberating for little old me.  The twist-lock nozzle delivers a continuous fine spray of light lotion that - yes - can be sprayed upside down so it makes getting to awkward areas like the back of my legs, or my actual back for that matter, simple rather than resorting to contortionist moves. 

 

The lotion is very light so it rubs in instantly - seconds as opposed to minutes - and doesn't feel greasy in the slightest while the 'Dry Skin Repair' formula does a pretty respectable job of moisturising most of my body in a single application.  I do find problematic extra dry areas like elbows and knees may need a more concentrated moisturiser but overall this spray has been great for time-poor me as I have no excuse for heading out the door with scaly skin! 

 



Ingredients:

Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Sorbitan, Isostearate, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Avena Sativa (oat) Straw Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Disostearate, Tapioca Starch, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloydimethyltaurate/vp Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Dihydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium Edta, Propylene Glycol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Straw Extract, Lactic Acid

 

 

Have you tried this product?



 

 (This  product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)

 

Physicians Formula Bronze Booster: Airbrushing Bronzing Veil Deluxe Edition (Priceline Beauty Click favourites )

If you follow me on Instagram you might know that I was recently selected as an official #BeautyClick member reviewing products for leading Australian health and drugstore beauty chain Priceline!  I received a very generous boxful of products to test which has been keeping me quite busy and while I'm loving it I feel there are some products I've been reviewing I could say a lot more about (we have a character limit on the Priceline website which is good in its own way because I have to get straight to the point but sometimes I run out characters to say all that I need!)  Therefore I've decided to do a Beauty Click favourites series so I can put up more detailed reviews on the products that have really wowed me - starting with Physicians Formula Airbrushing Bronzing Veil Deluxe Edition from their Bronze Booster range.

I'll remind you that 2015 has been the year of the bronzer for me as I pledged at the start of the year to show more love for the collection I have when THIS bronzer came along...

As their website says:  Physicians Formula Airbrushing Bronzing Veil Deluxe Edition "combines the best features of powder, baked and cream bronzers for the most stunning bronze..." and the "...luxurious, light bronze veil melts into skin providing an airbrushed lit-from-within glow that looks so natural it is virtually undetectable on the skin." 

Light to Medium

Ah yes it looks scarily pretty and - even worse - SO shimmery doesn't it!  Let's face it I probably took at least 20 pictures of this product before I dared disturb the surface and I think that a lot of the other Beauty Click reviewers were the same, being caught up in the superficial prettiness of it and suffering the apprehension of disturbing the perfectly sculpted, blingy, golden over sprayed surface.

Alright, admiration aside once I got past the insanely gold overspray I found a very wearable shade of warm bronze beneath.  The texture is indeed creamy to the touch and there is no powdery kick-up whatsoever when I pick up the product with my bronzer brush. 

It's warm toned so not really suited for contouring on my particular complexion but buffed into my temples and cheeks this gives me a very natural and surprisingly subtle warmth - I'm definitely not a bronzing expert but this product makes me feel confident with my application.  I think it's because this is a cream to powder texture that it's so forgiving and so easy to blend out and the subtle glow provides a lift to the complexion too without looking like a glitterbomb and is suitable for everyday wear - and I have been wearing it on an almost daily basis!


Swatched heavily on my arm below you can see the difference between the overspray on the left and the product beneath on the right:

 

So I say:  Don't be afraid of the overspray because this is a beautifully natural drugstore bronzer!

 

 

 (This  product was provided for my consideration.  All comments and opinions are my own.)