April Favourites | elliewoods

April Favourites is up!

Finally my internet has decided to return to me and work as faster as ever, which is quite convenient for myself. Due to the fact that I have a pile of work to do and need to finish :|

However as it has only just returned I have not really been organised with what I was going to write this week, so I thought I would do what I usually tend to do in these circumstances and link you to my new video that went live yesterday! :D

My April Favourites! 

http://youtu.be/PBIOLMlO0vk

Top 5 Drugstore Lipstick | elliewoods

For today's post I thought I would let you guys know my favourite Drugstore Lipsticks!

(L'oreal Project Runway, Rimmel Kate Moss, Revlon Colourburst, Australis Color inject, Maybelline Colorsensational)

Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish and Lasting Matte Finish

The best drugstore lipstick, so great in fact that I believe it could be considered a high end lipstick. So I have purchased nearly every colour from this range, if that doesn’t show how good it is then I don’t know what will. There is a shade for everyone in this range, going from the lightest nude to purple. There tends to be a tiny bit of transfer after eating, but the color on the lips does not budge in the slightest

Revlon Colourburst

This is one of my favourtie nude lipsticks. Because it is such an everyday wearable, my lips but better lipstick. The formula is so creamy so it glides on smoothly. Has a good staying power without drying out the lips. Only downside of this lipstick is that they have now discontinued the shade, however if your lucky you should be able to find it on ebay!

Australis Color inject lipstick

With an infused SPF 15 whats not to love about this lipstick in the summer!.

Is a smooth, creamy and light weight formula that is easy to apply, can be sheer however is a buildable coverage.

Leaves the lips feeling moisturized for hours.

I actually sometimes use this instead of a lip moisturizer/butter in the day.

Maybelline Colorsensational

Goes on so smoothly without leaving any residue. Is a creamy formula that is fairly moisturisering with a satin finish. As far as longetivity goes, they can last around 4-5 hours without eating or 1-3 hours if eating. The thing that I love the most about this product has nothing to do with the formula in the si=lightest, it is actually the vanilla smell of the lipstick.

L’oreal project runway lipstick

The texture of this lipstick is nice and creamy but stays in place. This lipstick glides on easily with even coverage after only one application. This also leaves my lips feeling smooth and soft and does not dry them out in the slightest. It does last well on the lips, lasting around 3-4 hours before needing to be touched up. So people believe that this product smells weirdly but I don’t find that in the slightest.

eek I did it again! | elliewoods

So I had some really good ideas of what to blog about this week.

However time has gotten away from me and I am now sitting here on a Sunday night at 11:36pm (I was laying comfortably in bed on my phone when I realised that I had forgotten to post this week.

So next week expect me to pick up the slack and there shall be quite an exciting blogpost to read, to make sure of this I will even write it tomorrow! (ooo look at me being all prepared) 

So instead as it is quite late I shall leave you with this weeks two videos! 

 mid – week video! - SELENA GOMEZ INSPIRED MAKEUP - http://youtu.be/EA1NB4YZzQM

I just uploaded a new video! – SKINCARE & RANDOM HAUL - http://youtu.be/_s1B7-ePLK8

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10 products for $10 | elliewoods

Of course who doesn't like a bargain.

You would be crazy or lying to yourself if you said you didn't.

Of course whilst I was out and about looking round the shops a little while ago, I found the sale section and that is where I picked up these 10 products for only $10 hence the title of this blog post 10 products for $10.
If you are looking for a great bargain I definitely recommend going to places like Target, Kmart or a chemist as they nearly always have a sales section! 

So here are some of the goodies that I picked up.

Max Factor Eyeshadow - Onyx & Stormy Blue

This is basically your must have staple black shadow, it can be used for a smoky eye bold/ dramatic or light and soft. I always find that it is the perfect shadow for night wear, whether you are going clubbing or have a party to attend, this is definitely my go to shadow. 

(Stormy Blue & Onyx)

Also whilst looking through the sales items I picked up this beauty. Now I had never tried this colour before and usually steer way clear of any blues/any bold or bright colours (I'm more of a neutrals girl) However this is just a nice deep blue which is perfect for a nice smokey eye. I would say that it comes out a more greyish colour than a blue and I am immensely glad that I was feeling experimental that day and picked it up!

Essence Eyeshadow - Khaki

Now I absolutely love Essence eyeshadows, so of course I also loved this one. This shade is just a nice neutral green with a hint of shimmer and I think that this may be infact be one of my favourites deep greens in my collections!

Australis Lip Liners x 3 - Hot To Trot, My Fair Lady, Nudie Rudie

Now I am obsessed with  Australis lipliners, so of course when I can get them for a dollar I am stoked. I picked up these three colours as they were the only ones that I didn't already have in my collection, I find that the colour pay off wonderful for a drugstore lip pencil and I would also say that they could be bordering on high-end they are that good! 

Covergirl lip liner - Sophisticated 

Now to start off I am not a huge fan of cover girl, I find that their foundation has a funny pungent smell to it and it tended to make me break out. However I do quite enjoy their jumbo lip pencils so I picked this up for a $1 and I must say that I absolutely love it, it is actually so pigmented and creamy that I would say that it could even be used on its own without a lipstick over the top (however I always tend to wear a lipstick over any lipstick with no exception)

Australis Stay Put Lip liner - Natural

This was a new one for me when it can to this lip liner, instead of the usual australis lip liners this one is a twist top and I actually find this quite handy. After one use I knew I loved the product, the way it applied so easily and the way it wore on my lips and at an absolute bargain of $1!!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Instant Radiance Shimmer Touch

I picked up one of these whilst shopping and tried it out on my hand, after a while of walking around the shops and looking down and seeing the shimmer affect on my hand I knew I had to go back and get more. So I picked up these two, both are in peach glow, however I thought that I had two different shades as I did have another shade in  my hand but put it back as it was already opened and accidentally bought two of the same shades whoops! However I am not complaining as I love this shade and the way it highlights my face, giving a nice warm glow which will look great especially in the upcoming colder months!

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