Top 12 Drugstore/Priceline Products

As most of you beauty-fanatics probably are aware, Priceline is having one of their massive 40% off sales next week, the 24th & 25th - this time on cosmetics. Today I have collated my top 12 (I couldn't keep it to 10) drugstore (or pharmacy/Priceline for us Aussies) products, which I definitely recommend you check out on Tuesday and Wednesday.

BOURJOIS HEALTHY MIX SERUM FOUNDATION (light beige)

This was the very first proper liquid foundation I fell in love with. It provides a medium coverage with a dewy finish. I love this foundation for the natural finish, yet still good coverage. 

L'OREAL NUDE MAGIQUE EAU DE TEINT

This foundation got a lot of mixed reviews when it first came out, but I loved it as soon as I tried a sample. It is a super thin liquid-y foundation that dries to a powder finish. I find this foundation works best when applied with your fingers. I think this is the only foundation available from Priceline that is similar in formula to the new NARS All Day Luminous Foundation (with a different finish). The only negative is the really limited shades available, I got the lightest shade even though my skin is medium/olive toned.

MAYBELLINE INSTANT AGE REWIND ERASER

One of my staple under-eye concealers, which I have repurchased many times. I love the applicator, the great range of shades available and the smooth and easy to blend formula. 

MAYBELLINE FIT ME CONCEALER

My go-to concealer for spots or redness. This concealer has a doe-foot applicator similar to the NARS Creamy Radiant Concealer. It is creamy and works well to cover any blemishes without highlighting it.

ESSENCE SOO GLOW CREAM TO POWDER HIGHLIGHTER (look on the bright side)

Not an OMG product, but definitely a great product for the price. A cream formula, champaigne highlighter that once applied, has a powder finish. Works great on both the cheekbones and brow-bone.

MAX FACTOR CREME PUFF BLUSH (10 nude mauve)

A recent addition to my stash, which I quickly fell in love with. I reach for this on a daily basis now. It gives a really nice (quite sheer) colour to the cheeks. I will be picking up more colour this week!

MAYBELLINE BROW DRAMA

An old faithful. I have a few brow mascara's but this one is definitely my favourite. It has a weird wand that once you get used to it, works really well. I use it alongside my Brow Wiz and it adds a little extra colour and sets my brows in place for the day. 

RIMMEL SCANDALEYES 

A pigmented, liquid eyeshadow that can be applied in under a minute. I apply this straight from the tube on my lid and smudge out with my finger… apply mascara and you're done! 

MAX FACTOR MASTERPIECE TRANSFORM MASCARA

After first trying out the Roller Lash mascara from Benefit, it instantly reminded me of this Max Factor mascara. It doesn't provide the curl but it is super volumising.

ESSENCE LIP LINER (wish me a rose)

I really love all the products I mentioned here, but this one is for sure my favourite. I own and adore all the colours and I wish they would bring out more. I use these to fill in my entire lip and apply a clear lip balm on top. They are so creamy and do not 'pull' at your lip at all when applying.

RIMMEL EXAGGERATE FULL COLOUR LIP LINER (eastend snob)

This product is raved about on the internet as a dupe for the Charlotte Tilbury lip liner in Pillowtalk. While I cannot vouch for whether it is a dupe (I will be able to soon though - yay), it definitely does make your lips look fuller. I love the twist-up packaging (no sharpening and wasting product), it does seem a little too creamy and can be hard to apply at times.

L'OREAL COLOR RICHE (Eva's nude + Jennifer's nude)

The idea behind these lipsticks are genius, a nude for every skin tone. These have a creamy, semi-sheer consistency. The packaging is quite luxurious. 

What's On My Face ft. New Releases from Mecca Maxima

I have recently been getting into wearing more make up during the day, maybe because the really hot, humid Queensland weather is mostly over. I tried out three new products today, so I thought I'd share what I wore on my face! I went for a bronze look, with a nude lip (which I forgot to photograph). 

Primer - Garnier 5 Sec Perfect Blur (not pictured)

Foundation - Nars Luminous Weightless Foundation in Santa Fe (sample)*

Setting Powder - Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Dim Light*

Eyeshadow - Hourglass Modernist Palette in Infinity*

Under-Eye Concealer - L.A Girl Pro Conceal in Natural

Under-Eye Setting Powder - Australis Contour&Highlight Kit in Shade 2 (yellow undertone)

Eyebrow Pencil - Anastasia Brow Wiz in Medium

Eyebrow Mascara - Maybelline Brow Drama in Dark Brown

Mascara - Maybelline Colossal Volume Mascara 

Bronzer - Australis Contour&Highlight Kit in Shade 6 (bottom right pictured in palette) 

Lips - Essence lip liner in In The Nude

*New products 

To see the make up on my face head to my Instagram @oniochalasiablog

Do you have any of these products - what are you're thoughts? 

PRICELINE SKINCARE SALE - PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS

A little birdie informed me that Priceline's massive 40% off skincare sale is coming up on the 28th and 29th of January (Wednesday & Thursday). What better time for me to share my favourite 'drugstore' skincare picks, so that you can get it at 40% off!

The seven products listed in the top row are all current favourite products of mine (& products I will be stocking up on during the sale). First up are two serums; Hydraluron is amazing at hydrating dull and flaky skin and is a winter essential in my skincare routine (click here for more rambling on Hydraluron), the Joyous Protein-Rich Serum is my holy-grail skin product. I will keep repurchasing this product for years, it is a serious skin-saver and I notice a big difference in my skin when I am using this (read more about this serum). 

The Palmer's Daily Facial Lotion is no amazing product but it is a good daily moisturiser for sensitive skin, at a great price. If you are a frequent self-tanner, this Sanctuary Spa body scrub is a total life saver. It is great for a pre-tan scrub because it gets rid of all the dead skin cells without leaving a residue (which can affect the longevity of your tan). For cleansing purchases, I love both Bioderma Micellar water (to get rid of make up before a shower) and the Swisspers make-up removing wipes (for on-the-run make-up removal). Many brands have brought out their own versions of micellar water, but personally Bioderma is my the only product that really works for me (sorry to the Garnier lovers but that product just stung my eyes and did not remove any mascara!). My last personal recommendation is a bit of a random one - sunscreen. Living in Australia it is vital to take good care of your skin sun-wise and a facial sunscreen is actually needed on a daily basis. This one by La Roche-Posay is a rare facial sunscreen that does not make my face feel sticky or cause any sort of skin irritation - great for everyday wear. 

I thought I would also add two products that my mother recommends - she isn't really into beauty so when she wants to repurchase a product it says a lot. I have personally used the DR.LeWinn's peel and it is really great for when your skin is looking dull. The hand cream is a staple for my mother and she says it is the only hand cream from which she has seen visible results in creating firmer skin and the reduction of fine lines. 

The last three products are new things I am going to be picking up during this sale (along with my re-purchases). I have heard good things about both these masks, and I have always wanted to try the Nuxe lip balm - such a luxury item! 

P.S click the link next to the picture below to shop the item on Priceline*

PALMER'S - DAILY CALMING FACIAL LOTION 

INDEED LABORATORIES - HYDRALURON

SANCTUARY SPA - 5 MINUTE THERMAL DETOX MASK

NUXE - BAUME LEVRES LIP BALM

DR.LEWINN'S - REVERSADERM MICRO-CELLULAR AGE PEEL

PALMER'S - PURIFYING ENZYME MASK

SWISSPERS - UNSCENTED FACIAL CLEANSING WIPES

SANCTUARY SPA - BODY SCRUB

BIODERMA - SENSINIO H2O MICELLE SOLUTION

ANTIPODES - JOYOUS PROTEIN-RICH NIGHT REPLENISH SERUM

SKIN DOCTORS - YOUNGER HANDS

LA ROCHE-POSAY - ANTHELIOS XL SPF50+ FLUID

Massive Collective Beauty Haul

I have been doing a lot of shopping.. more than I should be, as I will be earning less now that University is back in full swing. Sharing my purchases on the blog always makes me feel a little less guilty, so here are my recent beauty and make up purchases. Brought to you from my South African trip and also Priceline's recent 40% off skincare sale.

Above are three cleansing products I have recently purchased. Both the Bioderma and St.Ives scrub are repurchases, and products that I would not be able to get by without. I use Bioderma daily to remove my make up (which I follow with Cetaphil cleanser).  I also picked up The Body Shop Camomile cleansing butter after I received a sample. I don't use this on an everyday basis, but it is a great product for when you need to remove a full face of make up.

Serums are my favourite, and most expensive, part of my skincare regime. This is my third tube of Indeed Laboratories Hydraluron serum, it is all kinds of amazing for dry skin like mine. I use it every morning under my moisturiser and I can honestly say it makes a huge difference in my skins' all over appearance. Also from Indeed Laboratories is the Fade To Bright brightening treatment. I have been using this product for about a week but I can't say I have seen any amazing changes to my skin (I will report back after more use).

I recently wrote a post about the Antipodes Mini's (view it here) in which I mentioned I was looking to purchase a full size Joyous serum, and I finally did after much hesitation. The serum retails for AU$85.99, which for me is A LOT of money, however I did pick this up when Priceline had their 40% off skincare sale. The serum does come in a 30ml size, which is a lot of product considering you only need to use a few drops. I use the Antipodes Joyous Protein Rich Serum as a night oil under my moisturiser, which leaves me with plump, fresh, glowing skin in the AM.

I have very dry skin, however I do sometimes get oily on my forehead, which causes blackheads along my hairline and T-zone. I decided to try out the Biore Self-Heating Charcoal Mask next time I get these bad breakouts. From Asian beauty company Luxola, I got the Vita Bight Skin Renewal Mask. There are a variety of these masks available but I thought it is best to try one before I buy from the rest of the range and this one seemed least likely to cause skin irritation. I am thinking of doing a post all about facial masks soon.

On to the other random skincare bits: sunscreen, moisturiser and a body scrub. I'm hoping because of the lightweight texture of the La Roche-Posay sunscreen I will be more motivated to wear sunscreen on my face on an everyday basis. Being in my twenties I am becoming more active in preventing ageing, and I think protection from the sun is the most important factor. The second sunscreen is a face spray that I got as a sample from my Luxola order. It contains SPF45 and would be perfect as a beach touch up sunscreen when you can't use your hands to rub sunscreen in.

Since I am so big on serums, I have found that a simple facial moisturiser works best and I love this one from Palmer's. It works well with my dry, sensitive skin but is still lightweight. The last two products here speak for themselves, Vaseline spray body moisturiser (which I love for hot, sticky summer days) and the Sanctuary Spa Body Scrub (perfect for pre- fake tan).

104 Buffer Brush $20.59 / 106 Powder Brush $18.00 / 127 Luxe Sheer Cheek Brush $18.87 / 232 Classic Shader $12.00 / Tweezerman Mini Slant Tweezer $18.87

 I haven't bought make up brushes in a long time! I made a Sigma order about three years ago and still use most of those brushes. So when I heard beauty guru's rave about these Zoeva brushes, and saw their crazy affordable prices, I had to get some. I only got these four brushes to start with, but I think I will be buying more.

The only two make up purchases, how surprising! I got the MAC lippie in South Africa, and I really wish I got more because it worked out at less than AU$20! The lipstick is called Crosswires, it is a Cremesheen, muted red (less bright than it is showing up in the photo). I love it because it is low-maintanace and easy to wear. I also caved and bought the Chi Chi Bases palette that I have been wanting for a long time now. The colours are very pink-based and reminds me of the Naked3 palette.

I have also been doing way too much clothes shopping, so there will hopefully be a follow up post soon!

Priceline Gift With Purchase Skincare Bag

There's something about a sale promotion or bargain that I just cannot resist. So naturally, I caved and went to Priceline today. I needed some products from the Yes To range, and my mother wanted an eye cream, so I knew what I wanted to buy. I decided to do a quick post for anyone who is thinking of getting the gift bag (hurry!). I will not be discussing the items in detail in this post.

Her eye cream made up $40 of the purchase so I only had to spend another $20 to receive the gift pack. I purchased the Yes To Carrots Exfoliating Cleanser, which is my holy grail cleanser, as well as the Yes To Tomatoes Skin Clearing Facial Mask. 

 First off are the items from the gift bag which I gave to my mum. Just because I didn't need it or didn't want to use if with my sensitive skin. 

Nude by Nature Facial Cleanser, Dove Body Lotion, Dr Lewinns Bio Oil, Biore Facial Cleanser, Nivea Lip Balm, Puretopia Facial Cleanser, Sorbolene Cream and a face mask.

Onto the items which I did keep. 

Yes To Blueberries Facial Towelettes (travel size) ; Swisspers Cucumber Cleansing Wipes

Avene Thermal Spring Water ; Aveeno Eye Illuminator (eye cream) ; Palmer's Cocoa Butter Facial Lotion (Sensitive skin)

Formula 10.0.6 Pore Strips ; Palmer's Cocoa Butter BB Cream (sample)

Chapstick SPF 30 ; Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lip Balm

Sanctuary Spa Body Scrub ; Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion ; Dermalex Eczema Cream

The gift bag is available if you spend $60 or more on the brands included, but available only while stocks last. I would definitely say it is worth the purchase if there are things you need to get. I was really happy to see the facial wipes and the Avene spray, as well as other essentials.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner

They say you don't know what you've got until it's gone, well that was most definitely the case with the John Frieda Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioner. 

The Frizz-Ease range is a range from which I have discovered many great hair products. The products claims to be a vitamin infused leave-in conditioner which nourishes and detangles dry hair. It also contains heat protectant, which is great because it means you don't have to use a separate product for that.

I use this product after I have washed and conditioned my hair, and before I comb it out. Initially, I never noticed a big difference to my hair while using the leave-in conditioner. Once my first bottle ran out I was so shocked - my hair was really hard to manage without the leave-in conditioner.

Clearly this leave-in conditioner is a vital part in my hair routine - it not only detangles and smoothes my hair, it also greatly reduces frizz. Which is very important for me in the high humidity area where I live.

The product comes packaged in a 236ml spray bottle, which makes it really easy to use. I purchased the leave-in conditioner at Priceline and it was around AU$16. I used the leave-in conditioner daily and my first bottle lasted over 2 years.

I would recommend this to anyone who has unruly or frizz-prone hair. Makes the whole hair routine a ton easier. It's also a definite beach essential, after a swim in the ocean or chlorine filled pool, your hair will love you for some nourishment. It is also worth checking out other products from John Frieda - I can honestly say I have never been disappointed by a product from them.