Woolworths Complexion Perfector Review

I am plagued with red, blotchy skin and the occasional break-out, and am constantly on the lookout for something that can even out my skin tone and make my skin look healthy.

I saw this green colour corrector at Woolworths, on sale for R35 and couldn't pass up the opportunity to give it a try. It comes in a 20ml plastic tube, is liquid in consistency, and as with most colour correctors for red skin, it has that scary green hue that you worry will make you look like Kermit! There is no shimmer which I like as on top of my red, pimply skin, I also suffer from oiliness (yay me.)

Here is a photo of the tube, as well as the list of ingredients:

My skin is pretty much at its worst right now, so this test was really putting this colour corrector through its paces! It did seem to work well on my cheeks and forehead where I have general redness, but it didn't completely cover the redness from the pimples.

For comparison sakes, here is a photo of me with nothing on...my face :)

Bare Face

Here is a photo with just the colour corrector on:

Just Colour Corrector

You can see there is less red, but the pimples are still a bit visible.

Here I am all made up with foundation and powder on:

All Made Up

Pros:

- Low price

- No shimmer

- Works well on red patches

Cons:

- Doesn't cover pimples too well

You can see there is a difference, but I wasn't completely blown away by the coverage on my pimples. For 35 bucks though, it's well worth a go!

Monday blues no more

Monday mornings - that ineffable period of our lives where we wake up wondering if getting out of bed is worth it. That black hole between trying to figure out where the weekend went, and accepting the inevitable and getting ready for work. It is the same for most of us - I am sure we all feel that slight panic on a Sunday evening (normally around Carte Blanche time) when we realise that our freedom is about to end, and all those plans that you had the best of intentions for doing on the weekend will have to put off until the next weekend because you were too busy lying on the couch catching up on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (or is that just me?!)

But Mondays don't have to be that bad. Seriously. I have an almost foolproof way of getting through your Monday depression-free, and all it requires is a little planning.

What I like to do is plan events for during the upcoming week and weekend so that I have something to look forward to. They don't have to be big or costly, it can be anything from a braai with some friends, to shopping for a new pair of shoes, to a date night with your significant other. So for example this week I have a few of my favourite shows lined up to watch, I have a yoga class, I am planning on doing a review on a new product, and I am going to bake some cupcakes and try out my new icing contraption. Now I completely understand that these seem pretty mundane and boring, but learning to appreciate small things like these get me through my Monday morning lull!

Now when you wake up next Monday, instead of thinking dark and horrible thoughts of how your life is over, you can think "Yay, I'm having hamburgers for dinner tonight!"

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Friday Fun Time - 25 July 2014

Being a huge fan of all kitschy-cool things, Typo is one of my favourite shops. Every time I walk in there, I have to keep my hands in my pockets to keep me from buying everything in the shop. On my last visit I saw this adorable bobble-head deer, and just had to get him!

Here is a little video of him rocking out on our drive home:

Happy Friday y'all :)

Things I need - 24 July 2014

Once a month I will be creating a "Things I need" post for things I have seen around the web and that I, in my opinion, need! My birthday is coming up so.... here is a list of some things I NEED:

1. This car:

Is this not the cutest thing you have ever seen? I would break both my legs just to be able to get into it! Source: The Flying Tortoise

2. Star Wars Xbox 360:

Yes, I already have an Xbox 360, but it's not this one! I'm not a massive Star Wars fan, but I can appreciate the cuteness of the R2-D2 console and matching C-3PO controller. Someone donate their old one to me?

3. Classic Kit Cat clock

There is something so mesmerizing about the swinging tail and swishing eyes. My love of all things kitsch and cool would mean this clock would fit perfectly in my lounge! Here's the official website: Kit Cat clocks

4. Gummy Bear Anatomy 

This little guy is the perfect mixture of cute and creepy! Some food for thought for the next time you dive into a bag of gummy bears :) This is the creator's blog: Gummi Bear Anatomy

5. Kashmiri Spice Tins

These fun spice tins would brighten up any kitchen. Just wish they were available here in South Africa :( Website: Not On The High Street

So that is it for this week's edition - remember you can always show your appreciation by sending me something from this page!

Essence Colour Flash Volume Mascara Review

Normally I go for the natural look, but when I saw these fun mascaras I had to give them a try! They come in five different colours. They are:

Green - 01 miss early-greenbirdy
Dark Blue - 02 miss sue blue
Dark Pink - 03 miss mary berry
Turquoise - 04 miss louise turquoise
Purple - 05 miss lila deleila

The colour is quite intense and shows up well with just one coat. I didn't notice great volume, but I bought it for the colour not for volumising so that didn't bother me.

The colour lasts well and I did not have any fall-out or smudging under my eyes.

I see that you can use it in your hair, but I haven't tried that yet.

One of the things that I noticed that I really liked is that although I used black liquid liner, when my eyes are open the colour blends in and looks like it belongs.

Here are a couple photos of how the green looks:

My favourite colours are the green and turquoise - I haven't tried out the pink, but the others look good too.

Pros:
- great range of colours
- lasts well with no smudging
- low price
- bright colour

Cons:
- none that I can think of

I definitely recommend it if you want to play around with colour! Two thumbs up :)