Showing posts with label affordable. Show all posts
Showing posts with label affordable. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Revlon - ColorBurst - Lacquer Balm - Vivacious


The colour is amazing! 
And this is so moisturising.

Over nude lips.

It also has a soft minty scent, which is so pleasant.
The packaging is an easy wind-up.

It comes of when you eat/drink, but is otherwise long lasting.

But be warned, this is not kiss-proof at all! You will leave kiss marks on people/things.
It also stains the lips (which I personally like).

Price: 5/5 ($4.50)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Friday, 13 October 2017

Avon - Skin so Soft - Replenishing Body Lotion + Argan Oil


It absorbs well.

That's good!

But it is very thin.

That's bad.

It is affordable.

That's good.

But it smells like sunscreen.

That's bad!

It also leaves a residue and isn't available at the moment.

Can I go now?

Price: 4/5 ($7.99 for 250mL)
Scent: 1/5
Effectiveness: 2/5

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

Nature's Organics - Fruits - Coconut & Lime - Shampoo

This smells so lovely!

This shampoo:
 - is cruelty free.
 - lathers well.
 - cleans the hair in one wash.
 - is very affordable.
 - is Australian made and owned
 - in a recyclable container

I did it as a list because there are just so many good things about this product!

In Australia and need shampoo? Get this!

Price: 5/5 ($2.09 for 500mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Saturday, 11 June 2016

The Body Shop - Eau de Toilette - Early Harvest Raspberry


I love this scent! I kept this in my purse and spritzed it on whenever I damn well felt like it.
It is fruity, fresh, tart, sweet, and a true raspberry scent (not fake raspberry).
It didn't upset my skin and a little went a long way.

The only negative was that it was a limited edition and isn't available in store anymore :'(

Price: 4/5 (RRP $19.95 for 30mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Lux - Evenly Gorgeous - Exfoliating Body Wash

This floral body wash lathers up wonderfully (a common short-falling of exfoliating wash) and smells divine.
The gold shimmer colour of the product is quite pleasing visually and the beads in this do a good job of skin-scrubbing!

I wish there was more of a mix of large and small beads though, as this has more of the larger/coarser beads .
Also, I can't get past the fact that the exfoliating beads in these types of products are plastic/ non-biodegradable. 
So, for my eco-friendly friends, a SOLUTION!:


Coffee grounds are biodegradable, can be from your morning cup of joe (Reuse!) and work a treat! Just mix it in with your body wash and you are good to go! 
Also, your bathroom will smell amazing afterwards!


Price: 4/5 (rrp $5.99 for 400mL)
Scent: 4.5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5

Monday, 20 April 2015

Grace Cole England - Boutique - Orchid, Amber & Incense - Cleansing Hand Wash
This very affordable hand wash could be easily mistaken for a more expensive product.
Unlike some hand soaps, this isn't an offensive or strong singular scent, but rather a lovely blend of incense, floral and amber notes.

It doesn't upset my wimpy skin and does the job you want soap to do (i.e. clean).

However, if you can't be arsed buying this very reasonable hand soap, but what to feel more fancy with the current soap you are using, let me present my "solution":

You're welcome.


Price: 5/5 (rrp $5.99 for 500mL)
Scent: 5/5 (beautiful!)
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

Sunday, 19 April 2015

Oral B - 3D White Luxe - Glamorous White Mouthwash



I haven't really had a favourite mouthwash until I tried this one. The lack of alcohol means it doesn't burn and the taste isn't terrible.

Normally I avoid mint flavoured mouth care, given my allergy to toothpaste (I know, my body is a genius!), but this doesn't trigger the reaction.

As far as whitening goes, I do notice a difference in tooth shade after using this... not super dramatic, but enough to notice, so I'll say it works!

In keeping with my new "offering solutions", if you want a more dramatic whitening effect, try this!
Remember to let it dry before you close your mouth! (disclaimer: don't eat paint, don't really do this, I ain't taking you to the hospital)

Price: 3.5/5 (rrp $8.49 for 473 mL, which is ~31.5 uses)
Scent: 5/5 (minty fresh!)
Effectiveness: 4.5/5


Saturday, 18 April 2015

Elastoplast - Aqua Protect Waterproof - Extra Strong Adhesion
Recently I walked myself into a blister the size of a 10c piece (I'm the Juggernaut, b!$@h!) and thought I would cover it and let it heal...

These 'bandages' were my first attempt at that... I say attempt because these would not remain on my skin! I think the stayed on for a total of five seconds.
I know how to put a bandage on, that isn't the issue, these just DON'T STICK!

But I have been complaining a lot, so let me present a solution:

Good luck getting rid of those! XD

Price: 4.5/5 (rrp $4.99 for 20)
Scent: 2.5/5 (No smell... some bandages smell, but not these)
Effectiveness: 0/5