Say hello to Clinique’s latest limited edition long last lipstick in #Runway Coral. Coral has made a huge splash all over the beauty scene in the past five years or so and you’ll see from time to time corals keep emerging back on trends and in our lipstick palettes. Many have tried but not many have nailed the formula without making lips too drying or clashing with your skin tone.
Inspired by Clinique’s Global Colour Artist – Jenna Menard, this super flattering coral is definitely a must have if you’re looking for the perfect coral for your lips.
Look at the smoothness, the comfortable shine that only a well moisturised lips could have. Big love!
RRP AUD$36
Available online now exclusively via Clinique
Previously I did a review on Clinique Almost Lipstick in the classic #Black Honey shade. Recently, Clinique released 7 new ultra sheer shades to join the iconic Black Honey Almost Lipstick.
 
As you can see #Tender Honey is a really sheer and natural colour as compared to #Black Honey. In addition, apart from the moisturising effect of this Almost Lipstick, it is way too sheer on my lips and can only see the slightest hint of sheerness.
The formula is very smooth to go on and your natural lip colour shade definitely comes through with this lip stick. This is also the perfect stepping stone for women who are not brave enough to trial lipsticks and colours on their lips. Despite the sheerness, I love the soothing effect of this lipstick, it certainly does its job to keep my lips well moisturised throughout the day.
RRP AUD$36
Available on Clinique counters now
Why I love it:
- I’m lazy and this is a major time saver, tested to apply on moving vehicle, 5 minutes to run out of the door and on holiday. I dare say this is my HG eyeliner
- How-to: repeat after me, Draw and Smudge, draw and smudge, draw and smudge (you can’t go wrong with this eyeliner)
- Self sharpening (these are the key words to my heart, refer to point one, I am lazy to sharpen eyeliners.)
- Richly pigmented consistency, we’re talking about intense colour that does not fade
- Smooth, effortless application – no tugging on the eyes
- Creamy texture meaning this won’t flake or melt away during the day
- Comes with a unique smudger tip that has a sharp tip for precise application eg: under eye area
- Long wearing, water resistant formula
- Fragrance free which makes it suitable for sensitive eyes
I have the #intense chocolate which is a universal brown shade that is great for daily wear and still cool enough to pull off at night with a thicker application and smudge off for a smokey look. Next I am eyeing the plum and midnight blue shades.
Available in 6 wearable shades:
- intense black – deep black
- intense charcoal – charcoal
- intense chocolate – brown
- intense midnight – midnight blue
- intense plum – rich plum
- intense ivy – vibrant green
RRP AUD$36 each
Available on Clinique counters now
Clinique Almost Lipstick in #06 Black Honey
Not quite a lipstick and not quite a balm. This lipstick looks quite dark violet and scary on the stick and doesn’t look very flattering to anyone when I first saw this but once applied on my lips, I was impressed. The texture is glossy with a nice hint of healthy shine to the lips and the coverage is quite sheer.
Turns out #Black Honey is a dark reddish shade that looks very flattering to my skin tone. (I also took a picture with it on my lips but it didn’t show up as true to the swatch on the back of my hands) You’ll love to hear that this doesn’t stain lips either so once it rubs off after a meal, it doesn’t leave those annoying ‘leftover’ lipstick marks.
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RRP AUD$30
Available on Clinique counters nowÂ
Left: Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer (old), Right: Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer (new)
For the longest time, Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Visible Skin Renewer has been ‘the’ HG serum for me. I have heard mixed reviews regarding this serum but it has worked perfectly for me – delivering what it promises to do, even out my skin done, reduce dull appearance and overall smooth and plumps my skin.
So when Clinique told me that they have launched a newer version of the same thing, I was interested to see how it fare with the old one. Clinique Turnaround Concentrate Radiance Renewer comes in a shorter and wider bottle (something that is barely noticeable) then the old pump packaging. To me, an upgrade is always better than no upgrade, to say I was stoked about the new product would be an understatement.
Why I love it:
- It is an exfoliating serum, by exfoliating it creates a luminous skin finish perfect for those that are prone to flakiness, dry bits or uneven skin tone (ME, ME, ME!).
- The cocktail of ingredients help to optimise surface skin by naturally boosting cell renewal to unveil a more even skin tone, softer and younger looking skin.
- Star ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Padina Pavonica
- Silky, oil-free texture that absorbs onto skin matte and leaving it comfortable
- I usually incorporate some massage technique to ensure the products get thoroughly worked into my skin and boost some circulation at the same time
- Do I rate this product? Why of course yes! I know it’s an instant winner when upon first application you can instantly see results and the same results still show through in the following applications
- Great for all skin type both day and night but be sure to follow up with a moisturiser to lock in the serum goodness and deligent SPF protection always.
RRP AUD$74
Available on Clinique counters now
Rimmel – Union Jack Eyeshadow
RRP AUD$15.95 each
Every palette comes with 4 shades (from light to dark) in a Union Jack design. Love the design and packaging just be extra careful when picking up pigments to not mix the light shades and the dark shades together.
Chanel – Ligne Extreme Eye Liner #307Â
RRP AUD$45
Party gold liquid liner! You can see the expert – Lisa Eldridge working her magic with it here.
My personal way of doing it is starting my usual black eye liner and finishing the flick with this gold liquid liner.
Chanel – Illusion D’ombre #84 Epatant
(Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow)
RRP AUD$48
This is hands down Chanel’s 2011 best product for eye make up product. Comes in a range of six totally wearable and collectable shades, all Illusion D’Ombre comes with an individual brush that helps keep application clean and free of shadow cross contamination.
This jelly-gel like shadow surprisingly delivers intense shimmery pigment (which I love) and is super long lasting. Definitely double thumbs up and stock them up when you can.Â
 
Garnier -Â Youthful Radiance Anti-Dark Circles Roll-On Concealer
RRP AUD$18.95
Covers under eye dark circles and treats the eye areas (concealer + eye treatment) at the same time.
I have not met a person who have used this and don’t like it. Get on it.
Tom Ford – Eye Color Quad #08 Sahara Haze
RRP AUD$100
This is definitely one of those palettes I am keeping for myself and no amount of begging from a dear friend will let me allow to share with them when they come over to play make up. This unusual eye shadow quad comes with two matte shades (top row) and two shimmery (bottom row) shades. Gives the combination of smooth matte base/shading  shades and shimmery/glittery darker shades for crease and lining up party eyes.
 
NP Set – Rainbow Eye Palette
RRP AUD$29
Budget friendly palette that comes with 15 shades that are quite universally flattering from nude browns, smokey hues to the brighter playful shades. I use these shadows with my NARS eyeshadow primer and haven’t had any issues, the colours are medium pigment and are long lasting.
 
Maybelline – EyeStudio Hyper Diamond Eyeshadow Palette
RRP AUD$18.95 eachÂ
If you like intense shimmers paired with pigment shadows, these are some of the palettes you don’t want to miss. While I am not a big drug store brand type of girl, I must say Maybelline has eye shadows make up category mastered. They never fail to deliver and won’t cost you an arm and a leg for the quality of the products that release. Texture is always soft, very blendable and packed with pigments.
Clinique – High Impact Mascara
RRP AUD$38
Separates, defines and lengthens minus the clump and annoying flakes. Long wearing and enhances my existing curled lashes without weighing them down. Also one of Clinique’s best selling mascara, definitely worth checking out when you’re at a local counter next.
 
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Xtreme Lashes – Hydrating Gel Patches
RRP AUD$30
Of course with all the late night parties, it is crucial to replenish what’s loss. Xtreme Lashes does some really well fitted Hydrating Gel Patches that keeps the eye area well moistured and to prevent early signs of ageing.
Clinique – Chubby StickÂ
RRP AUD$59
One of 2011 best beauty innovation, the Chubby Sticks are definitely lip friendly and lip loving! Â I’m stocking one up just for ‘back up’ and if you’re not onto it yet, GET ON IT!
Clarins – Limited Edition Passion Face PaletteÂ
(Festive Face Collector Palette)
RRP AUD$65
Beautifully housed in a luxe compact and sprinkled with touches of gold pearl. Definitely a collector’s  blush palette and it also gently illuminates the face and décolleté.
Est̩e Lauder РStarry Nights Swarovski Clutch
RRP AUD$125
The clutch also comes with a eyes & face palette, lipstick, lipgloss, eye liner and 2 travel sized makeup brushes. They all fits perfectly into the clutch that brings you from day to night look effortlessly.
Benefit – ‘I’m glam therefore I am’Â
RRP AUD$69
If party is your thing, you won’t want to miss this set. It covers everything party essentials from eyeshadows, face powder (with brush), girl meets pearl liquid pearl for face, lip gloss and mascara.
Benefit – All Decked Out
RRP AUD$109
My personal favourite pick only because I am a devoted fan for the POREfessional, Some Kind-A Gorgeous and Benetint! Classic and you can never go wrong with these 3 combo.
Benefit – Ticket to Glossytown
RRP AUD$49
You know how most of the beauty kit in the market always comes with shades that are undesirable and you’re always end up stuck with shades that you’ll never end up using? Well, you won’t have that issue with this because all the lip shine shades are actually very wearable and you’ll get plenty of wears out of them.
Jane Iredale – ChocoholicksÂ
RRP AUD$50Â
These babies are good enough to eat out from the palette. Smells delicious, pigmented and minus the stickiness. The four flavours from these lip glosses are Blood Orange, Espresso, Very Berry and Chili Pepper. Amazing combination isn’t it?
Sally Hansen – Salon Effect Christmas Collection
RRP AUD14.95
I am obsessed with Salon Effects. You’re probably sick of listening how I love them but I’ll do it again anyway.
They are quick, comes with so many amazing designs, easy to use, doesn’t have any down time and definitely no smudges. What’s there not to love?
Say hello to Clinique’s limited edition  Almost Bronzer SPF 15 in#01 Light/Medium. For years, I have been complaining about bronzer being too shimmery, too brown, too dirty looking and I have stayed clear and away from them for years.
Lately, a few brands has released “new” technology bronzers. Bronzers that are natural looking, that isn’t dirty looking, doesn’t appear too dark and brown and are totally wearable. Lancome is one of them and now Clinique is doing a bronzing duo that comes with broad spectrum SPF.
The lighter shade is very light in shade and the darker shades suits my skin tone perfectly. I have been using this (a combination of both shades in a large powder brush) as a contouring shade rather than a bronzer.
RRP AUD$59
Available on Clinique counters nowÂ
