[FOTD]: Makeup Look 01

Face Of The Day

So I thought it would be fun to start some FOTD (Face Of The Day) posts on my blog to show you the different make up looks I create day to day and what products I use. Similar to my YouTube videos but it'll will just be of my finished products not the whole routine.

Some of the products have been featured on my blog before so you can link on their links to read more about them. 

Skin:

To start off, this weather in Pretoria has made my skin so dry so I use 3 drops of Balm Balm Little Miracle Rosehip Serum to prep my skin.

Face:

 NYX Stay Matte Not Flat foundation in 02 nude. 

 LA Girl Pro Conceal in Natural (under my eyes to help with my dark circles).

Physicians Formula Happy Booster Powder (on my cheeks) 

Eyes:

 Brow Amplifying Tint & Lift (with RegenaLash) from Measurable Difference

LA Girl Eyeshaow Collection in Nudes - I used the fifth shade for my whole eyelid; the sixth shade on my outer eyelid and the first shade as my highlighter on the inner corner of my eye and brow bone. 

Lashfood Conditioning Liquid Eyeliner on my top eyelid (will post a review on it soon). 

Catrice Ultimate Lash Multimizer in Ultra Black (2 coats).

Lips:

Karen Murrell Lip Balm in 01

Karen Murrell Lipstick in 07 Fuchsia Shock (Review coming soon). 

So what do you guys think of this post? Should I do more? Would love to know your thoughts!

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

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[VIDEO]: February Favourites 2015

My Top Picks for February 2015

 



Hi beauties!

 

On Monday I posted my February Favourites video, it features the following:

- Real Techinques Buffing Brush

- Tangle Teezer

- Kevin Murphy Hair Resort

-Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick

- Physicians Formula Lash Boosting Mascara

 

Let me know what you thought of my choices

 

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx



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Currently Testing: New Make Up Spoils

New On my Beauty Desk...

 

Hi beauties!

 

I've been spoilt lately with birthday presents and beauty drops so I wanted to share what I'm currently testing like I've done in these posts which you can read here and here

*ps: let me know if you like these preview posts?*

 

I will be posting full reviews on these products soon!

 

Essence Stay All Day Powder in Matt Creme

 Juice Beauty Lipgloss in Champagne

 



Karen Murrell lipstick in Sugar Rush

 Physicians Formula Organic Wear Lash Boosting Mascara

 

Wet n Wild lipstick in Pink Sugar

 

Keep an eye out for reviews on these natural/organic/cruelty free products soon!

 

Love Always, The Glam Green Girl xXx

 



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Travel Essentials

My Top Travel Essentials

"Wanderlust" - a very strong desire or impulse to travel. 

I am utterly consumed by wanderlust, each day a new city; a new country; a new island is added to my bucket list. I am extremely blessed with the fact that I get to travel to Zambia quite a few times a year. Seeing as though I travel so often, I must say I've become a little bit of a pro when it comings to packing. However, sometimes my blondness gets to me and I might forget something and  when I'm in Zambia there aren't many shops by the Zambezi River oops!

These are a few of my traveling essentials. Since I'm a sun loving summer baby, I usually travel somewhere that involves a river; beach or pool so my traveling essentials are all summer based.

1. Rayban Aviators (Polarized) from Sunglass Hut
2. Basil & Lemongrass Mosquito Repellent Body Lotion from The Victorian Garden
3. Fake Out Mascara from Physicians Formula
4. Tinted Mineral Moisturiser from Juice Beauty
5. Lemon Drop Lip Balm from EOS
6. Rose Water Hydrosol from Balm Balm
7. Sport SPF 40 Sunscreen from SunUmbra
8. Earphones from Forever New
9. Bikini from Roxstar

I've already reviewed the Basil & Lemongrass Mosquito Repellent Body Lotion; the Fake Out Mascara and the Sport SPF40 Sunscreen so here's a bit more information on the other products I've mentioned as my travel essentials:

Polarized Rayban Aviators from Sunglass Hut

For Christmas 2012, I got my first pair of Raybans and was immediately hooked. I knew I couldn't go back to my cheap sunnies after being spoilt by the amazing Rayban lenses. Unfortunately in December 2013 while I was in Kariba, a wave pretty much stole them off my face haha! I got money for Christmas 2013 and decided to wait for the Sunglass Hut sale. I managed to get these babies for a really great price, they are polarized and they can fold up into half of the shape so they are perfect for traveling! Also, the aviator shape is so classic so I know these will never go out of style. I love my Rayban Aviators! 

EOS Lemon Drop Lip Balm 

A friend of mine went to Au Pair in America and when she returned and was unpacking her bag I totally freaked out because I saw she had some EOS lip balms with her. She very kindly gave me the Lemon Drop one and I am completely obsessed with it! I use it all day, before I go to gym, when I wake up, before I go to bed, it's pretty much with me all the time. What's so great about this one is that it has SPF 15 in it so it's perfect for being outdoors. I will be doing a full review on the EOS lip balms soon!

Earphones from Forever New

Can we just take a minute and admire how beautiful these earphones are? My brother's girlfriend bought these beauties for me for Christmas and I still to this day can't get over how fabulous they are! I love listening to music on long journey's so these are perfect for keeping me glam while I travel!

Rose Water Hydrosol from Balm Balm

This product is pretty much the holy grail of travel products for me! Yes, I am that serious! I decant this product into a travel approved sized bottle and carry it in my hand luggage. I always feel like my skin gets so dry on the plane so I spritz this during and after my flight and it keeps my skin hydrated and fresh. I also like to spray it after a long day in the sun as it is invigorating and helps lock the nutrients in my skin. It's also a dual purpose product as it can be used to remove those last traces of make up and as a toner!

USA flag bikini from Roxstar

As I mentioned, I'm 99% of the time near water so a bikini is a staple in my travel wardrobe. I got this at the end of last year and I love love love this bikini! I'm pretty much obsessed with bikini's so I buy them quite often and therefore get to  pack quite a few each time I travel. I have a few 'safe' bikinis that I always pack and then often a few of my new ones. But seriously, how cute is this bikini?

A travel tip that I've recently learn't from my mom is, always carry a face cloth in your hand bag or hand luggage when you travel. Often when you stop at restrooms, there aren't paper towels etc so its great to keep one in your bag in a plastic bag for clean dry hands!

What are some of your travel essentials? Any that I mentioned?

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REVIEW: Fake Out Mascara

Fake Out Mascara from Physicians Formula

A few weeks ago I posted my review on the Organic Wear 2 in 1 Bronzer & Blush that I had bought as well as this mascara which was on special at Dis-Chem (I got 2 for 1 yay) and I've been testing it out the for over a month now. 

At first I wasn't such a fan, I didn't find it to be that impressive and was a bit disappointed after reading so many reviews. But then I read that you should wait for the coats to dry before applying another coat (unlike normal mascara where you should avoid letting the coats dry before applying another coat as this usually creates lumps). So I tried this new way and found that when I applied a few coats (usually about 3 or 4), I got more volume and a better effect. 

What did impress me with this mascara, was that it was so easy to remove! I hate washing my face and half of my mascara is left running down my face (as I've mentioned before in previous posts, I love lots of mascara) - this mascara is easily washed off which means it scores some serious points in my books!

I had to get used to this large brush, but it helps with creating volume - plus, this brush is recyclable which is fantastic!

A few more reasons why this mascara is Green and Glam:

100% free of synthetic solvents

It has organic orange water which is extracted from orange fruits to hydrate and moisturise

100% natural biopolymers which is derived from nature to provide clump-fee lashes

100% natural preservatives which reduces the risk of irritation

Organic beeswax to provide buildable formula

100% natural rice protein & tapioca starch to naturally boost volume

100% free of petroleum By Products; Parabens; GMO's & Synthetic fragrances

Read here to find out why I am a fan of the Organic Wear range from Physicians Formula.

What products have you tried from the Organic Wear range?

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REVIEW: Organic Wear 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush

Physicians Formula 

Organic Wear 2-in-1 Bronzer & Blush

I've been wanting to try the Organic Wear range from Pysician's Formula for a while now and when I finally made my way to Dis-chem - it was on special, I felt like it was a sign to buy it hehe!

I love that this is a two in one - perfect for day and night! I have fair skin so sometimes bronzers look too harsh on me so I love that I can mix the soft blush with a bit of bronzer for a more dramatic look. The blush alone is perfect for day, just adding a bit of colour to my cheeks.

The brush is quite handy. Unfortunately some of the hairs have already come out but it works for now and I like that it fits in the compact.

Here are some of the reasons why I've become a fan of the Organics Wear range:

100% free of harsh chemicals

100% free of synthetic preservatives

100% free of parabens

100% free of GMO's

100% free of sythetic colours

100% free of synthetic fragrances

100% cruelty free

The cute packaging of the products is 93% less plastic than a traditional compact!

100% of the total ingredients are of a natural origin

15% of the total ingredients are produced from organic farming

Have you tried any of the Organic Wear products? I also bought the Fake Out Mascara which I'm SO excited to try (just waiting for my other mascara to finish) so look out for a post on that soon!

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