Aussie Girls - What are your current favourites?

[sunniechan]

Hello fellow lovely aussies~!

I love the seeing people's current favourites, whether it be a product that you had for ages but use religiously or a newly discovered product you've fallen in love with. It's a great way to discover products you never tried - I think.

Here goes my small list:

Makeup

Face atelier Ultra foundation: I love this foundation so much, it gives a nice dewy finish, very smooth and great coverage. To be honest I haven't tried a lot of foundations, I've tried MAC studio sculpt, MAC studio fix liquid and Nars sheer glow. I have combo skin with oily t-zone and dry cheeks, and so most foundations end up not working well with one or the other. Like I either get very shiny T-zone or very dry looking cheek area after few hours, but not with this foundation. Only complaint is that it's not long lasting it last around 5-6hrs on me.

MAC MSFN: As mentioned above with my combo skin, I also find it hard to get good powders. Even much raved about NARS loose powder didn't do me any good

. Most powders end up making my skin look dry or look cakey, but MSFN gives just the perfect finish! So I end up with dewy skin from the foundation and a glow from the MSFN. Perfect!!

Nars Albatross highlighter

Covergirl Lashblast: I've tried so many mascaras recently, none of them give me the lashes I want but this mascara does the best job. I have your typical asian lashes and this mascara is the only one I found that gives good volume without clumping. So much better than more expensive mascaras such as Diorshow.

I won't mention any of stuff I love from SCF from MAC since I only had it for a week or so XD.

Skincare

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil: it removes makeup perfectly and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean.

Nail stuff

CDN Solar Oil: I love this stuff!! It keeps your nail and cuticles in great shape! It smells soooo good too.

Seche Vite: The best topcoat ever!

I don't have any hair faves, I'm forever searching for the product that suits my hair. I found it in Japan but it's not sold here

I love to see everyone's fave, it could be just a list with no blurb next to it.

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

Ohhh I like doing faves too

Makeup:

Foundation - Revlon Photo Ready - It doesn't make me oily at all! It photographs a little on the lighter side but I just use bronzer and it looks amazing....

Concealer - Studio Sculpt - covers my blemishes and under eye circles really well - Downside is that you need to work with it a bit more than Studio Finish....

Eyeshadow - Kid e/s...I use this everyday to define my crease or as a quick wash of colour. It is a lovely veluxe texture!

Mascara - OH MY GAWWWD!! I love this mascara.. Pity it is so expensive... It just makes my lashes look so full and long!

Cheeks - Sunbasque blush - gives such a nice flush to my cheeks with a tiny bit of shimmer....

Lips - YSL Rogue Volupte - They can dry my lips out a little bit, but they are sooo creamy and soooo pigmented! The colours are gorgeous!

Skincare

I have used Clinique for years and I love their face wash, toner and moisturiser... but I know a lot of people dont like their stuff...

Nails

Essie Chinchilly, Chanel Particuliere and Seche Vite Top Coat

Hair

Evo Root Canal Base Support Spray - This gives me sooo much volume which I need because my hair is really fine, but super heavy, so it gets weighed down... But its not sticky like a moose.. Once you dry your hair you cant even tell it is in there...


EDIT: Ok so in my haste, I didnt actually write what mascara it was that i loved... bahahahahah

Its DIOR SHOW....

 

[sambibabe]

I have way too many favorite products

Foundation
*Shu & Koh Gen Do for natural coverage & Asian skin
*MAC Face & Body, SFF, Sculpt
*Giorgio Armani Face Fabric

Concealer
*Shu Pro concealer
*MAC Select Cover-up

Powder
*MAC MSFN, P+P Transparent powder
*MUFE HD, Shu finishing powder

Highlight
*Benefit Highbeam
*Dior Diamond Shimmer
*MUFE Shine on

Eyeshadow
Anything MUFE and MAC.. Mattes, VPs, Satins, Matte2
Probably use Wedge and Mystery the most, but love the duochromes.

Eyeliner
*MUFE Aqua liners
*UD 24/7
*MAC f/l

Lash curler
Shiseido and Shu!!

Blush
MAC Powder Blush! And some Shu Asian exclusive shades. They are awesome!

Lipsticks
* MACAmplified Cream and Cremesheen are my faves.
* Also love Shu lippies - they are the best for Asian skintone!
I also love Dior, YSL, Chanel, D&G, Guerlain lippies... What can I say? I love lipsticks lol

Skincare
*Shu cleansing oil and new Red juvenus range.
*MAC Lightful lotion
*MAC Fix +

Nails
*Seche Vite fast dry top coat
*China Glaze For Audrey

Hair
Aesop Shampoo and Conditioner

 

[tarnii]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiemacluvrrr Ohhh I like doing faves too Mascara - OH MY GAWWWD!! I love this mascara.. Pity it is so expensive... It just makes my lashes look so full and long!

Okay you totally have my attention....now what is the mascara that deserves such a build up

 

[sambibabe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarnii Okay you totally have my attention....now what is the mascara that deserves such a build up

LOL I just figured it is called Oh My Gawwwd!

 

[sunniechan]

Woooooo so many interesting products! Thanks to everyone that posted and the little blurbs! I'm going to check some of the stuff listed out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarnii Okay you totally have my attention....now what is the mascara that deserves such a build up

I'm like

what is this mascara, me wantssssit!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambibabe LOL I just figured it is called Oh My Gawwwd!

yeah, I can see it being a benefit mascara name. hehehe

 

[Lyssah]

Makeup:

Foundation - Giorgio Armani Face Fabric
(Expensive - but so worth it. I hated foundation til I used this one)

Concealer - Studio Finish

Eyeshadow - Stars n Rockets, Parfait Amour, Shimmermoss.. (this week).

Mascara - Still searching.

Lips - still addicted to Angel and Creme Cup..

Skincare

Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser
Dermalogica Multi Active Moisturiser
Dermalogica SPF 30 Booster

Nails

OPI Rapid Fast Top Coat, Purple with a Purpose and Happy Anniversary!

Hair
Masqintense for Fine hair - I

this!!

 

[spectrolite]

^LOL TBH I love any excuse to make a list. I dunno what the hell is wrong with me but I've got a serious list fetish

My Current Faves:

At the moment my most favorite things ever are my Hakuhodo brushes. I LOVE them so much, I really do...

Skin Care:
- Mario Bedescu Glycolic Toner - this stuff is magic. It's helped fade some marks on my face and has shrunken my pores
- Mario Bedescu Enzyme Cleanser
- Unrefined Shea Butter
- Mac Moisturelush Eye Cream
- Mac Fast Response Eye Cream - Omg...I apply this before my concealer and it glides on like warm butter and concealer does not settle into any lines
- Mac Cleanse Off Oil - HG makeup remover
- Mac Fix+ - Amaaazing.
- L'Occitane Immortelle Very Precious Cream - night cream. I apply it with shea butter mixed in
- Embryollise Lait Creme Concentrate
- Steam Cream - amaaazing!!!!

Foundation:
- Mac Studio Tint SPF 15 - This is the product I've been searching for! Nice light coverage, does not feel heavy on my face, looks Amazing topped off with MSF Natural!
- MUFE Mat Velvet

Powder:
- MSF Natural
- Mac Blot Loose

Eyeliner:
- Feline Kohl Power is my one true love of black eye liners
- Blacktrack Fluidline
- Stila Smudgepots

Eyeshadow:
- Detrivore Cosmetics loose pigments
- Embark + Beauty Burst e/s - I use these every day!
- Blues, Purples, Teals, Super Bright colours..

Blush:
- Superdupernatural
- Lilyland Cremeblend Blushes
- Hipness Blush (From Fafi), Nars Crazed, Mac Gleeful, Mac Tippy

Highlighter:
- Trace Gold Blush
- Refined MSF
- Pearlmatte Face Powder

Concealer:
- Mac Studio Sculpt - Love how creamy and blendable it is and it dries to a nice finish

Mascara:
- Zoomblack
- Lash Blast

Lipgloss:
- Mac lip glasses - although they are really sticky I love the range
- Stila Lip Glazes

Lipstick:
- YSL Rouge Volupte
- OCC Lip Tars - bit of a pain having to reapply them but I can live with it
- Mac Amplified Creams

Nail Polish:
- China Glaze
- OPI - Loving Jade is the new Black at the mo

Perfume:
- Jean Paul Gaultier Classique - My signature scent!

Hair:
- Coconut + Olive Oils
- LUSH Jasmin Henna Fluff Ease
- Shea Butter

Face Treats:
- Coffee and Honey Mask/Scrub
- Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask

Body Moisturizers:
- The Body Shop Wild Cherry Body Butter
- Sohum Madagascaran Vanilla Body Butter
- Korres Guava Body Butter
- Shea Butter

 

[sunniechan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrolite ^LOL TBH I love any excuse to make a list. I dunno what the hell is wrong with me but I've got a serious list fetish

you always make me laugh! I love list, too. I have so many list docs on my computer

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrolite Skin Care: - Mario Bedescu Glycolic Toner - this stuff is magic. It's helped fade some marks on my face and has shrunken my pores

Cool! I've been searching for a good toner! I'm going to check this one out!

Forgot about Perfumes!! Shame on me! Shame, shame, shame!

Fave Perfume Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet

I own many perfumes but I love none more than this one. It's my signature scent.

 

[sambibabe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunniechan Fave Perfume Miss Dior Cherie Blooming Bouquet I own many perfumes but I love none more than this one. It's my signature scent.

Is that the green one? It is my favorite too! I also love BLV, Anna Sui, Chanel Chance, Salvatore Ferragamo, etc, etc

 

[panda0410]

Haha, I have a few faves too many too....LOLOL!!

Foundation
*NP


Concealer
?? dont use it though I prob should

Powder
MUFE #4, its a loose trnasparent setting shimmer powder, I forget its exact name


Highlight
Etude Marbleade #3

Eyeshadow
Smoke & Diamonds, Satin Taupe (staple go to), Your Ladyship piggie

Eyeliner
Um right now I'm loving UD Zero, and my ever faithful Lancome waterprrof liner, its a shimmery brown

Lash curler

dont use one


Blush
NARS Orgasm, Sin & Oasis get the most use


Lipsticks
Way To Love
Creme Cup


Skincare
Shiseido anything, I have a boatload of stuff I'm not going to list it all...LOL!

Nails
Tickle My France-y

Hair
?? dunno - whatever I grab first.... I'm really not hair fussy, so long as its clean, shiny and smells good I bascially dont give a shit...LOL!!!

Perfume
I have a few I am passionate about atm ~
Ange ou Demon
Hidden Fantasy
Hanae Mori Butterfly
MC M

The M is the one I never dont have, I always have a stash of it so its prob fair to say its my fave

 

[sunniechan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambibabe Is that the green one? It is my favorite too! I also love BLV, Anna Sui, Chanel Chance, Salvatore Ferragamo, etc, etc

It's the pink one, the last one I got before I banned myself from buying more perfumes. Well I lie, I was on a ban and I was flying back to Australia from Osaka for a break, and the SA handed me the perfume and I couldn't resist. Also the when she told me it was Japan exclusive or something. I was like if I don't get it I might never get it. I'm such a sucker for those gimmicks. T.T

I have to try the green one! Not until I finish one of my bottles though. After the above incident I've banned myself from testing out any perfumes. I have zero self-control.

Yes, I are a shopaholic

 

[rockin26]

Sorry ladies I've been a bit slack on here lately, the new job is keeping me mega busy but here is my wee list:

Foundation
- Still have yet to find a HG but for now Studio Sculpt

Concealer
- Clinique All About Eyes

Powder
- Studio Fix Powder, I wear this as an everyday foundation because I have pretty decent skin so I don't need the fuller coverage.

Highlight
- Blonde MSF (lighter side)
- Perfect Topping MSF

Eyeshadow
- Femme Fi
- Satin Taupe
- Cloud (Stila)
- Champagne (Gorgeous Cosmetics)
- Fab (Gorgeous Cosmetics)
These are probably my HG's and the ones I reach for the most lately because I have to wear toned down makeup at the new job

Blush
- Blonde MSF, an absolute must for pale girls, so pretty!

- So Ceylon MSF

Mascara
- Dior Show
- Lancome Hypnose Drama

Eyeliner
- Alamay liquid eyeliner. Still haven't found one better for that price!

Lipstick
- As most of you gals already know HIGH TEA!!!! Getting 4 of em at the F & F
- Hot Gossip is a new fav too

Lipgloss
- Any of the Lancome Juicy Tubes, so sticky and yummy!

Skin Care
- Olay, yup the cheaper stuff has just worked better for me!

Hair
- Redken, All Soft
- Matrix So Silver Shampoo, use once a week keeps the brassiness away

Perfume
- Issey Miyake
- JLo Miami Glow
- Channel No 5

 

[tarnii]

Makeup:

Foundation - Mac F&B N2 mixed with strobe liquid and Mac Studio Fix Powder N3

Eyes - Painterly Paintpot various Mac shadows in neutral shades (not sure of shades as they are in a pallet) Rich Ground Fluidline.

Mascara - No favourite, still searching for "the one"

Cheeks - Warm Soul Mineralise Blush, Blonde MSF

Lips - Girls Delight Dazzleglass

Skincare - Lancome Hydra Zen Gel moisturiser and Dermalogica Barrier Repair

Perfume - Viva La Juicy

 

[Brie]

Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrolite ^LOL TBH I love any excuse to make a list. I dunno what the hell is wrong with me but I've got a serious list fetish - OPI - Loving Jade is the new Black at the mo

me too on both! I keep looking at my nails and smiling haha!
(I won the Hong Kong collection and I put that one on as soon as I saw it!)

Skin care-
Got sent Thalgo cleanser and toner, love it my skin feels so soft. And no weird reaction too it like lots of other things I've tried. I use it with the Trilogy moisturiser

Biore strips, weird sick obsession......

Makeup wise-
Really liking the Graftobian setting spray

Maybelline dream mousse stuff?? (that one was a huge surprise that I actually liked it)

I won some stuff from Clinique and it included the new Mascara which I really like. I never like these 'fad' wands that brands keep comming out with but its actually works, no clumpy build up. (won stuff from being a runner up in that it girls thingy)

Benefit in general - I know its bad but ever since the packaging sucked me in I'm in love haha. The products too obviously!

ebay for lashes

evo shine spray (got sent it, but it makes my hair pretty looking and smelling, it kind of smells like watermelon candy!)

oh and these lipglosses I got for like 2.50 at a cheapie shop, holly crap they are good, a really opaque nude, a high shine opaque black and this clear shiney purple that is perfect over the top of Fashion Mews, (which I'm still kicking myself for not buying a backup of

Oh and I've been super lucky with winning stuff lately

 

[sambibabe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by panda0410 Hair ?? dunno - whatever I grab first.... I'm really not hair fussy, so long as its clean, shiny and smells good I bascially dont give a shit...LOL!!!

LOL. I feel like that nowdays.. By the time I do my makeup, I can't be bothered doing my hair.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunniechan It's the pink one, the last one I got before I banned myself from buying more perfumes. Well I lie, I was on a ban and I was flying back to Australia from Osaka for a break, and the SA handed me the perfume and I couldn't resist. Also the when she told me it was Japan exclusive or something. I was like if I don't get it I might never get it. I'm such a sucker for those gimmicks. T.T I have to try the green one! Not until I finish one of my bottles though. After the above incident I've banned myself from testing out any perfumes. I have zero self-control. Yes, I are a shopaholic

Haha, exclusives are my thang too!! The pink one is quite floral right? I am yet to finish any of my perfumes!

That would be depressing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brie Biore strips, weird sick obsession......

Urm.. okay, it is my obsession too.. I love seeing all those little dirty mountains of gunks

 

[sunniechan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambibabe Haha, exclusives are my thang too!! The pink one is quite floral right? I am yet to finish any of my perfumes! That would be depressing.

I'm hopeless at describing perfume scents, it's floraly but fresh and not overpowering. I generally love fresh smelling perfumes. I have no idea if my idea of 'fresh' is everyone's idea of 'fresh' though. I have about 50 bottles :|. I went a little bit nuts in Japan with good exchange and bargain perfume shops. :| Japan was sooooo bad for the wallet! So many cute things there...

 

[aussiemacluvrrr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarnii Okay you totally have my attention....now what is the mascara that deserves such a build up

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambibabe LOL I just figured it is called Oh My Gawwwd!

Bahahaha I'm a total idiot..

It is diorshow...


Quote:

Originally Posted by spectrolite ^LOL TBH I love any excuse to make a list. I dunno what the hell is wrong with me but I've got a serious list fetish

Haha I feel ya! I'm a massive list fanatic! I make lists of my lists I have a million pieces of paper with a million lists all over my house ... Insane!

 

[sambibabe]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunniechan I'm hopeless at describing perfume scents, it's floraly but fresh and not overpowering. I generally love fresh smelling perfumes. I have no idea if my idea of 'fresh' is everyone's idea of 'fresh' though. I have about 50 bottles :|. I went a little bit nuts in Japan with good exchange and bargain perfume shops. :| Japan was sooooo bad for the wallet! So many cute things there...

I didn't like Miss Cheri, but Miss Cheri pink sounds really nice! Haha, I have that many perfumes too, but my collection goes over 15+ years.. Wow, all those perfumes must have dented your savings

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiemacluvrrr Haha I feel ya! I'm a massive list fanatic! I make lists of my lists I have a million pieces of paper with a million lists all over my house ... Insane!

I was going to say it must be the lawyer in you, but then I am all about lists too!

Hmm.. Diorshow doesn't do a thing for me. But it is probably the wand is too big for my short Asian lashes!

 

[spectrolite]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiemacluvrrr Haha I feel ya! I'm a massive list fanatic! I make lists of my lists I have a million pieces of paper with a million lists all over my house ... Insane!

^That sounds like me! I have a folder on my desktop called "Lists" and I spent a good portion of last Sunday looking for a list making program to download that you could add pictures and links to lol.. My partner got me a new mouse pad a few weeks ago. One side is a mouse pad but if you flip it over its a ruled notepad for you guessed it.... making lists! He's so thoughtful.