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sylviajast
- Sep 7, 2014
- 4 min
Review: Trilogy’s Jua Natural Perfume
I love it when brands are able to create something unique and at the same time help developing communities around the world <3 I went onto Trilogy’s official website wanting to buy their new Hydra-Tone Softening Lotion for my mum (it’s a super hydrating toner suspended in a gel like formula), which I did, but I also saw their new limited edition natural perfume called Jua, created by So They Can for Trilogy. So They Can help communities in Africa start up their own sustainabl
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sylviajast
- Jun 25, 2014
- 4 min
One Hit Wonders: Yogurt
Hi beauty bees! Welcome to Wednesday’s new Skincare 101 post 🙂 It’s suuuper windy in Sydney today, so hopefully we don’t get blown away here 😉 You might be a little surprised at this one – but yes yogurt can do wonders for your skin and for your insides! I’ve been using yogurt as a face mask for a few months now and I love it <3 If you have acne, breakouts, inflammation, dull skin, uneven skin tone, sunburn, dry skin – it will help combat all of these issues! Yogurt is also
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sylviajast
- Apr 25, 2014
- 4 min
One Hit Wonders: Sweet Rice Flour (DIY dry shampoo)
My hair can be a little bit of a struggle, as I’m sure everyone’s hair can be. My ‘issue’ is that I very fine blonde hair. Added to my constant fight with limpness is the fight against oil production. There is one big arch nemesis of fine hair – oil. Oil makes my already fine hair even more limp and lifeless. I don’t want to wash my hair everyday because 1. I’m lazy and don’t have that much time and 2. My ends are dry and I want to stress my hair out unnecessarily. So dry sha
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sylviajast
- Mar 11, 2014
- 4 min
One Hit Wonders: Manuka Honey
Hi beauty bees! Sorry I have been a touch quiet lately – uni started up again and I have been preparing for the onslaught of new students. I’m settling into my schedule now (which always takes me a little getting used to) and I have lots of ideas for posts lined up 🙂 but first, lets talk honey. Manuka honey to be exact! I love DIY beauty and DIY face masks – but let’s be honest, I’m also pretty darn lazy, so my favourites tend to be the ones which only incorporate one ingred
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sylviajast
- Jan 30, 2014
- 4 min
The Jojoba Company’s 100% Natural Australian Jojoba
Oils have definitely become popular in the last couple of years (think argan oil, coconut oil) and I think it’s because natural-bio cosmetics have also increased in popularity. I’m all for finding suitable natural alternatives when it comes to skin care, however I am very cautious when it comes to the hype because natural but effective skin care is actually very difficult to get right. That would be for a few reasons: one, is that the same ingredient grown in different region
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sylviajast
- Dec 29, 2013
- 1 min
Inspiration: Janelle Monae
It’s no secret that I love Janelle Monae! Both her music and her classic yet electric (:P) style. So sit down and pay attention beauty bees! Janelle loves bright lips and so do I! There’s nothing like bright lips for a pick me up. She also does a natural look beautifully and simply. So let’s just soak up some of her style and beauty ideas 🙂 And some tunes for your day 🙂 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwnefUaKCbc&w=560&h=315] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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sylviajast
- Dec 20, 2013
- 1 min
Nails of the Day: Samoan Sands
This is one of my all time favourite shades! If I had to pick one shade of nail polish to wear for the rest of my life, it would be OPI’s Samoan Sands, hands down. It’s the perfect nude – with a blend of pinks and beiges. It suits every outfit and occasion and just looks so sophisticated! The first coat of this polish may look a bit streaky on your nails, but it all evens out with a second coat. The formula is a little bit on the thicker side, so if you pile it on your nails
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sylviajast
- Dec 13, 2013
- 1 min
Nails of the Day: Viva Pink & Desert Cacti Inspiration
Another permanent colour in Avon’s Nailwear Pro collection and one of my favourites is Viva Pink! It’s a true vibrant, blue toned bubble gum pink. It’s a great formula and not streaky in its finish. You will need two coats to get an opaque layer though. Avon says the nail polish should last up to 12 days but I would say it lasts about 5-7 days, which mind you, is still pretty good! And it’s a bargin at $9.95 Aus monies (in the latest brochure). It’s a colour that screams summ
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sylviajast
- Nov 28, 2013
- 3 min
Review: Eye of Horus Liquid Define Eye Liner
A little while ago, I introduced my fellow beauty bees to the wonderful Australian brand Eye of Horus! Eye of Horus specialises in eye makeup products, using ingredients that are plant derived and based on those that the ancient Egyptians actually used (like Moringa Oil – found in their mascara and also found in Tutankharmen’s tomb – cool or what?!). I loooove their mascara and eye liner – full review found here! Today I wanted to share with you a few words about their texta
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sylviajast
- Nov 14, 2013
- 4 min
Review: Eye of Horus Goddess Mascara & Goddess Pencil in Teal Malachite
I was a very lucky beauty bee again! 😀 I won a little (but awesome) prize pack from the wonderful beauty bees of Eye of Horus. You might have realised by now that I love supporting smaller companies that rely on word of mouth and great reviews over million dollar marketing campaigns. And even more so if they are an Australian brand! Eye of Horus is exactly one of those brands, specialising in eye makeup products. Thanks to a competition on Facebook (like me on Facebook here
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sylviajast
- Oct 7, 2013
- 2 min
Review: Santorini Sun Organics Gradual Tan Moisturiser
With Spring in full swing now, it’s the perfect time to think about scrubbing up and using a little fake tan to look more ‘alive’ after the winter months. I generally really like gradual tanners – they tend to build up nicely and your less likely to look an oompa loompa! This is one gradual tanner I still had left over from some months prior and I thought it was best that I start to use it up. I like supporting Australian brands, especially the little guys in face of the big
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sylviajast
- Sep 30, 2013
- 1 min
Lucky Beauty Bee! Hair Care by Davines
I’ve been a very lucky Beauty Bee this past week! I won a gorgeous hair care pack from Davines Australia (they are however, an Italian brand). I won it via their facebook page. A few weeks ago, I actually posted a picture on the blog from Davines as inspiration as I thought it was just beautiful! I lamented how I wanted to try their products as they not only looked great but also sounded great and here we are, a pack in my lap! I will most definitely do a review and let you k
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sylviajast
- Sep 10, 2013
- 2 min
Review: Trilogy Eye Contour Cream
A good eye cream is hard to find! This one ended up in my paws by chance. Trilogy was running a campaign on Facebook called ‘unretouched’ – against all the retouching that goes on in beauty advertisements and the like (*cough cough* mascara ads…). As part of their campaign they were giving out a stack of skin care products so that we the client, could try out their products on ourselves to see the results. Pretty awesome if I say so myself! It’s pretty brave considering that
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sylviajast
- Sep 6, 2013
- 2 min
Review: Billy Goat Soap’s Moisturiser
I love skin care products which contain goats milk (or any other kind of milk for that matter). They tend to me more soothing and natural. Billy Goat Soap’s body moisturiser is no different. It’s actually pretty darn good! Much better than what I expected. For a ‘lightweight’ moisturiser it’s incredibly hydrating. It’s also so gentle (and non greasy) that you can use it on your face to (perfect for the lazy man that lives in your house!). At first when you start to rub it in,
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