Avon - Opal - Top Coat

This is a clear polish with colour-shifting clear glitter of various sizes.

One coat, it is hard to capture the true beauty of this polish on camera.

It is super cute.

Price: 1/5 ($14.99 for 12mL)
New Name: *'Opal' is perfect
Effectiveness: 5/5

The Body Shop - All-in-One Face Base - 03

This was the powder that I wore all through my German travels last year! 
I wear it for work now and it is still going!
I have hit pan, but there is still heaps left.

This compact has a mirror, sponge and separate area for the sponge.
The design is sleek and it won't open up in your bag.

It is great for setting concealer, muting red tones in the skin or taking shine off.
It isn't heavy coverage, you can still clearly see my freckles under it.

And it feels lightweight, you don't notice it when it is on.

Price: 2/5 ($29.95 for 9g, but it lasts a long time)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Sleek MakeUP - Power Plump - Lip Crayon - Berry Burst

A lip colour from the April Glossybox!

This is a really nice medium brown-pink colour! 
It's not too warm or too dark for me.

It also applies really smoothly and is pretty opaque, you can wear it without a lip liner.

Unfortunately it is in a plastic pencil, which is going to be a pain to sharpen to get more product.

Also, bigger issue, the 'plumping' aspect literally makes it feel like it is burning!
You can put a sticky lip gloss underneath as a barrier, but it sucks hard.

The first time I used it I thought I was possibly giving me a chemical burn.

I have used lip plumping lip colours and glosses before and none have hurt like this one!

Why is this nice shade ruined by this awful burning sensation?!

And it is basically because of the irritating components that I can't recommend this.

Price: 3/5 ($11.20 AUD for 3.6g)
Scent: 1/5 (a faint mix of metal and marshmallow... metal is not a pleasant smell)
Effectiveness: 1/5

Covergirl - Lip Perfection Lipstick - Spellbound 325

This is one of my all time favourite lipsticks!

I have had it for about 5 years and wear it for special occasions.
If you get a love letter from me and it has a kiss on it, chances are it is this lipstick.

It's soft, moisturising, a beautiful colour, good colour payoff, and just feels great on.
THIS IS MY PERFECT SHADE!
It doesn't stain the lips too much (if you like not being stained).

Price: 3/5 ($16.95 for 3.5g)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no strong scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

Sally Hansen - Hard as Nails - Xtreme Wear - Nail Color - Black Out

This is a true black, that isn't thin and is opaque in two coats.
It is a great staple black!

Two coats.
The texture is from the plastic, not the polish.

Price: 3/5 ($6.95 for 11.8mL)
New Name: Gothica
Effectiveness: 5/5

XXX Review - Empire Labs - Clone-A-Willy Kit

This kit is meant to allow you to make a vibrating clone of a penis! XD

I have a gentleman who is very proud of his penis and we thought this would be fun to try.

So you make a negative mould of the penis, then make a cast from the negative.

While I got the 'light toned' colour, the official website stocks many other colours, both natural and unreal!

Upon use, it is messy and a bit fiddly, but it is fun. 


However, there is NOT ENOUGH silicone in the kit!

Unless you are on the smaller side of average, you need more silicone than one kit provides!!! (SO ANNOYING!)

I've covered the dildo to protect the gentleman, but outlined how much of his size is missing.
He is longer than the amount of silicone allowed to be cast.

The mould is quite fragile and prone to breaking (it would have helped if the mould tube was wider, but that may be because the gentleman in question had considerable girth.

(basically, there is a reason why the gentleman in question is proud of his penis)

The end got a bit mushed, but that was the gentleman's doing as he kept squeezing the mould while he was in it.
The rest of the detailing is great!



We tried again with a Clone-a-Willy + Balls kit and an extra refill of silicone.
There was not enough moulding powder and the vibrator kept trying to float out..
Ugh!

All I want is a clone of this man's dick! Is that too much to ask!?


Price: 4/5 ($59.95, compared to many other dildos and vibrators, this is a really good price)
Effectiveness: 1/5

Rimmel - Salon Pro - Chic Chick 377

This is a light pink-beige that is not opaque after two coats.
I could see using this for 'french nails', except it is really streaky.

Two coats and you can see the cross.

Avoid Rimmel for nail polishes.

Price: 3/5 (~$8 for 12mL)
New Name: Chicken Scratchings
Effectiveness: 1/5 

Four Points Activ Body Care Body Lotion

This is a hotel body lotion (Four Points by Sheraton).

It is a thin lotion with a shower fresh smell.

It absorbs quickly, is non-irritating,  and leaves skin hydrated.

Price: 5/5 ($0.27 for 28mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

Dr. Severin - For Women - Body Aftershave Balm - Original

I got this from the May Glossybox and was really looking forward to trying it.

Before I even took of the seal on this, there was white powder (plastic? free cocaine?!) cap... 

As a balm, it really is more of a gel.
It is soothing, it does the job.

However, you should probably never use it, because of the smell.
It's a mix of generic-male-marine, weird herbs, and hospital disinfectant.
And it's strong.

It is less potent after being on for a little bit, but still there and unpleasant.

It's like they just slapped some lame men's aftershave in a bottle and said 'This is for ladies now!'.

If you are going to sell a product that people they are meant to put over their skin, perhaps don't make it smell like the memory of serious illness.

Update: I noticed a few hours later that it gave me a rash...ugh.

Price: 2.5/5 ($49.77 for 200mL)
Scent: 0/5
Effectiveness: 0/5

Kris n Rad - Conditioning Shampoo - Coconut

This is a shampoo I got from a hotel!

It smells like a mix of coconut and baby shampoo.

It doesn't take much to clean your hair, lathers and cleans well.

If you find this in your hotel room, you're in luck!

Price: 5/5 ($0.24 for 30mL, I found a site where you can buy a box of 400!)
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Special Post - May Glossybox

Thank you PB and Miss Buttons!

This is the second of three boxes :)

Sally Hansen - Luster Shine - Nail Color - Copperhead 008

This looked so cool in the bottle, but you put it on and... basic 'metallic' red/copper colour which does not suit me at all.

Two coats and no colour shift.

Price: 2/5 (~$11 for 10mL)
New Name: Martian Copper
Effectiveness: 4/5

Lavera - Heimat Momente - Apfel Shampoo

This is a organic, vegan, silicon-free shampoo.

The scent is like a blend of fake and real apple, and is very subtle.

You need to use quite a bit to get a good lather, but it cleans well.
This isn't one of my favourites, but it works in a pinch.

Price: 3.5/5 ($6.00 for 200mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

Sinful Colors - Nail Colour- San Francisco

This is a sheer warm mid-green polish with lots of very fine green glitter.

Two coats and you can see the cross.

It isn't opaque in two coats, but looks great as a top coat!

Price: 4/5 ($4.95 for 15mL)
New Name: Serpentina
Effectiveness: 3/5

Audiclean Ear Cleansing Wash

If your ears are blocked, this isn't what you need, go get your ears syringed at the doctors.

But if you have a bit of wax, this is for softening it and making it flow out easier.

I was so excited to try this!

The packaging suggests you use it for 10 days in a row to feel a difference.

After ten days my ear wax is 'drier', less sticky, and comes out in smaller little bits. My ears do feel better.

This is fun!

Price: ($17.95 for 60mL)
Scent: 2.5/5 (none)
Effectiveness: 

Avon - Nailwear Pro+ - Nail Enamel - Decadence

This is a 'metallic' wine, warm purple that is really pretty.

Two coats.

Price: 1/5 ($14.99 for 12mL)
New Name: Grapes of Sass
Effectiveness: 5/5

Ulta3 - Nail Colour - Lily White

This is a true white nail polish which tries to be opaque by being thicker... which makes it streaky :(

Two coats.

Price: 5/5 ($2 for 13mL)
New Name: Correction Tape
Effectiveness: 3/5

Kneipp - Körperpeeling Creme-Öl-Peeling - Exfoliating Scrub

Another item from the April Glossybox (thanks Miss Buttons and PB)!

This is a sugar scrub (so perhaps be careful where you use it) with a really nice scent.

It smells like coconut oil, lemon oil, orange oil, and other wonderful things. 

The scent is very nice.

I like to use it on my lips when they get a bit dry /peeling /when I attempt a new toothpaste but I am allergic to it as well.

It does leave a distinct oily residue on the skin, which I don't mind at all, but others may.

Price: 5/5 ($2.13 for 40mL)

Scent: 5/5

Effectiveness: 4/5

Essie - Nail Lacquer - On a Silver Platter

This is a clear nail polish with fine gold glitter specks, large and medium blue-holographic glitter, and a slight blue shifting property.

Two coats.

This is such a unique, pretty nail polish. 
As a result, it is the ONLY Essie polish I have purchased directly (the rest were from my Bellabox subscription).

Price: 1/5 ($16.95 for 13.5mL)
New Name: Nefertiti
Effectiveness: 5/5

Körner - Prove Real - Serum

This serum pills, smells like moist towelettes and just annoys me.
It does moisturise the skin, but the part of it always pills off.

I really wanted to like this :(

Price: 1/5 ($54.69 for 30mL)
Scent: 2/5
Effectiveness: 1/5

John Frieda - Frizz Ease - Wunder Reparatur- Shampoo

This is from the April Glossybox!

It lathers well, cleans well, and has a faint apple scent.

It doesn't leave your hair 'frizzy', but it doesn't leave the hair any smoother than any other decent shampoo.

It is a good shampoo, but you can get the same level of 'frizz-control' from cheaper products.

Price: 1/5 ($18.67 for 250mL)
Scent: 3/5
Effectiveness: 3/5

L.A. Girl - Lip Liner - Natural P512

This light brown lip liner goes on smoothly, giving wonderful coverage.

Price: 5/5 ($3 for 1.3g)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

***** This product could be reviewed thanks to the raunchy, informative and gorgeous Miss Smut Buttons! *****

Art Break - Cat Coffins

I know, this probably seems morbid.
But think about it logically. I want my dear cats (when they leave this mortal coil) to be buried appropriately.
I want them to be treated with love, care, and respect.
I want them to have coffins, not just put in the ground.
And you can't just buy a coffin for your pet easily.

For this project I used two cardboard boxes, one for each cat, and at a suitable size.
(the sizing was made easy because the cats like getting into boxes)

For Schnicks, I wanted the outside to be a blue/teal colour. I thought that was the best colour for her.
I also put some glitter on the outside, because she has always shone brightly.

I painted the inside red and lined it with red velvet to resemble once of her favourite places to nap (SU3s bed).

For Babycat, I was going with a bedtime theme. 
I painted the entire box glossy white, for he is the most innocent of all the life on earth.

I lined this with white satin.

I made a pillow for him out of a material bag I already had.

Then all he needed was a blanket,

and a teddy!

The teddy had a zip opening, so I put some of my hair in it (so Babycat would never feel alone).

And done!

Same Product, Different Colour - Bianca J Professional - Eye Liner - BJEL34

This is a dark blue- purple eyeliner.

Blurry swatch!

It is too hard for use on an eye and isn't colour intensive enough.

It took 3-5 passes to even get that level of colour.

***** This product could be reviewed thanks to the raunchy, informative and gorgeous Miss Smut Buttons! *****