Friday 12 July 2013

Review: Rimmel Apocalips

I'm a little late on the bandwagon with this, but better late than never..hey?


There were 3 colours in particular that I had my eye on in this range out of 8: Nova, Apocaliptic & Stellar. As I have way too many lip products, I decided to get only one - Apocaliptic. Apocaliptic is probably best described as a hot pink/ fuschia colour. It is highly pigmented & leaves a glossy finish.


I really liked the lid on the lacquer. It's not so clear in the above picture, but it has a chiseled jewel tip. As the lacquer is highly pigmented, there is no need for any other product on the lip except maybe a lip liner under to increase longevity.


I found this product looked lovely on my lips however, it transferred easily onto my glass, so if you are going out to eat or drink, this lacquer is probably best avoided. In general, it lasted a few hours before fading, so top ups may be needed!

All in all, an ok product but unfortunately I will not go rushing out to buy other colours from this range as I expected it to be longer lasting than it actually was. The lacquer also doesn't set & is a little drying as it wears off. A little disappointed as I had high hopes for this product.

What are your thoughts on the apocalips range?

Thursday 4 July 2013

Review: Formula 10.0.6 Mud Mask - Pores Be Pure, No Time To Shine, Deep Down Detox & Keep Your Cool


Pores Be Pure Skin Clarifying Mud Mask: Pores Be Pure claims to be "skin-refining" & "eliminates impurities". The mask contains berry boosters to work on clogged pores as well as strawberry & rosemary to eliminate impurities & yarrow to clarify skin.

This mud mask also contains two different clays. Kaolin, is quite a mild clay and suitable for most skin types. Kaolin clay draws out impurities and cleanses the skin. The other clay is Bentonite, which detoxifies, exfoliates & cleanses the skin, as well as drawing out toxins.

The mask has a light strawberry fragrance & is a pale pink colour. This mask is definitely a favourite of mine! I feel that it does what it claims to do & my face is left feeling smooth & fresh. I have almost finished my first tube & have already got a back up lined up!

No Time To Shine Oil Absorbing Mud Mask: No Time To Shine claims to "draw out and eliminate excess oil". The mask contains Kaolin & sea minerals to eliminate excess oils. It also contains Calendula & sea kelp to balance & tone skin. Calendula also has anti-inflammatory & antibacterial properties. The mask also contains Bentonite clay.

The mask has a light pleasant smelling fragrance & is a light green colour. The mask left my skin feeling smooth & didn't leave my skin feeling dry or tight. This mask would be great for those with oily/combination skin & those prone to frequent break outs.

Deep Down Detox Ultra-Cleansing Mud Mask : Deep Down Detox claims to be "super-cleansing" & gives a "clearer, brighter complexion". The mask contains orange to recharge your skin, sea salt to cleanse & bergamot to balance.

This is another one of my favourites! It smells like oranges & is of course, an orange colour. This mask always leaves me feeling refreshed & my skin looks brighter! I would recommend this mask for all skin types as it is non drying and doesn't leave your skin feeling tight like some masks do.

Keep Your Cool Breakout Calming Mask: Keep Your Cool claims to "reduce the appearance of nasty breakouts". The mask contains peppermint to purify & refresh & coconut to relieve blemishes.

I've been meaning to blog about this mask for a while as it is different to your usual mask! You apply the mask on as usual, leave it on for the recommended time allowing the mask to absorb into the skin. Ok now here's the thing - instead of washing it off, you massage the mask into your skin, then blot any excess off with a tissue! So it basically is a mask which turns into a face moisturiser!

According to the bottle, it is perfect to wear under makeup. I tried this a few times instead of using my usual under makeup moisturiser & this works a treat! If you are going to wear this under your foundation, be sure the foundation contains SPF as this mask does not.

The mask has a subtle peppermint scent & is light green in colour. I would recommend this mask for all skin types as it is quite gentle on the skin.This mask can be used daily, unlike the other masks in this range which are recommended for use only 2-3 times a week.

Summary: Formula 10.0.6 masks are definitely worth the $8.99 price tag & there is one to suit every skin type! Although the masks are quite thick, it spreads well. A little goes a long way & I find I can get about 15 uses out of each bottle.

The only downside is on the first use, your skin feels a little tingly. Apparently this is normal & means the mask is working on your skin, so don't get put off by this! I found as my skin got used to the masks, I would no longer get this feeling.

All in all, I highly recommend these masks to anyone that is looking for a reasonably priced mask that works!

Project 10 Pan - July

My 10 products for July's Project 10 Pan:


1. 10.0.6 Pores Be Pure Mud Mask
2. L'Oreal Infinium Hair Spray
3. Planet Earth Musk & Rosewood Hand Cream
4. Toni & Guy Boost-It Mousse
5. L'Oreal Treanslucide Powder
6. Clinique High Impact Lipstick - Rosette
7. Revlon Ciara Concentrated Cologne Spray
8. L'Oreal Nude Magique Sample
9. L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara
10. Palmers Body Lotion Sample

June Project 10 Pan Empties - Part 2


MAC Lipstick - Hot Tahiti: I really liked this MAC lipstick. I would describe it as a browny red colour with a glaze finish, which would suit most skin tones. The only downside, which I find with some of MAC's lipstick finishes is that it didn't have great lasting power. Will not repurchase as I have a whole stack of lippies that I need to use up!

MAC Lipstick - Ramblin' Rose: Another fave! This one is a browny rose coloured frost lipstick - perfect for  work/day use. It has a little shimmer, so it's great to wear out with a smoky eye. May repurchase in the future.

Firstglance Shimmer Lotion: Unfortunately I didn't get to use as now expired.

Revlon Luxurious Colour Eyeliner - Antiqued Gold: Nice gold eyeliner, perfect for day or night use if you want a subtle look. Unfortunately I don't think they sell this anymore (correct me if I'm wrong!), but will definitely repurchase another gold liner at some stage!

June Project 10 Pan Empties - Part 1


Neutrogena Rapid Clear Spot Gel: The packaging claimed visible results in 8 hours & I'm not sure I totally agree with this. I had to use the spot gel a few times before I noticed any changes & it dried my skin in areas that it was applied. Will not be repurchasing.

Jurlique Rose Hand Cream: This rose scented hand cream smelt divine (although M would beg to differ!). It is easily absorbed into the skin, although a little greasy, so best applied before bed! Will not repurchase though as I have a few other hand creams I need to finish.

Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner: I really disliked this product. I have sensitive eyes & this made my eyes sting badly! It also contained little bits of glitter which was gritty & would get into my eyes. Definitely will not repurchase...ever!

Loreal techni art Smooth Control Gel Cream: Unfortunately had to throw out & didn't get a chance to use as it expired!

Victoria's Secret Sexy Little Things Vixen Perfume: I absolutely love the bottle of this perfume! The scent is fruity & not too overpowering. Only downside is the lasting power. It lasts only a few hours at best so you'll need to top up during the day.

Dior Hypnotic Poison Perfume: Hypnotic Poison is one of my favourite perfumes. I'd probably describe the scent to be vanilla-ry. The lasting power is good so I'll probably repurchase in the future!

Stayed tuned for Part 2 Empties for June coming shortly & my new 10 Pan for July!