JULY FAVES 2014 - MAC, Toofaced & Dermalogica

A bit late on the July Faves I know, but it's better late then never, I can't believe that where already in July half the year gone apparently its also 20 Fridays till Christmas, SERIOUSLY CRAZY!

MAC - Trace Gold Blush $AUD 41
I have been loving this soft gold sparkle blush to warm up my face in this pale winter

MAC - Lady Danger $AUD 36
Since Dying the ends of my hair copper, I have got a whole new confidence in wearing this bright lip in winter, it just goes with my hair so well LOVE IT!

TOO FACED - Better than sex $AUD 31.95
This Turns my lashes into long think spider legs and i love it! I wore falses on the weekend and really i couldn't even tell the difference in my normal eyes whilst wearing this mascara then falses.

MAC - DUCHESS Quad - Sharon Osbourne Collection $AUD 68
I'am the most impatient person ever so when this Quad came out and people in America where posting about it, I was like AHHH I MUST HAVE IT! So I went on ebay and bought this amazing gem! One of my favourite palette I love  Sweet eyes and Sexy Eyes (The first two colours in the palette) I really have to see which MAC colours are similar in the permanent collection so I can buy them when I hit pan on this quad

DERMALOGICA -Precleanse $AUD 52.50
I am sure people are so sick of me talking about Dermalogica Precleanse but I'am just so in love with the concept of this oil base product, It helps melt down my makeup helping my cleanser really work into my skin

NIGHTLY ROUTINE - With Dermalogica and Clarisonic

I've talked about some of theses products before, and surprisely enough, they are still part of my beauty regime.

As I have oily/combo skin, I tend to stick towards a heavy full coverage long lasting foundation.
I've tried many different face cleansers and they have either left remains of my foundation on my skin still or has been too much of a strangle to actually wash my face. Sometimes can even use multiple pumps of a cleanser which then can become an expensive issue always having to repurchase that product.

Before having a shower, I always start with Dermalogica Precleanse, When I first started using this product I was using it so incorrectly I was wondering why it wasn't working for me (I put the oil based product on a cotton wool round, then wiped Let me tell you it did not work!!) I actually ended up reading the instructions and your meant to apply on dry face and now it actually works amazingly.
After I rubbed the product around getting most of my makeup of the skin I then proceed to jump in the shower and wash off product.

After that I use Dermalogica medibac clearing skin wash to cleanse and work that into my skin with my Clarisonic Mia to get rid of any excess makeup.

I love my Clarisonic I bought it a couple years ago, but this is the first time I've used it religiously for a long period of time. (I might do a review on it)

After that depending on how my skin is I will apply some Dermalogica Active Moist and Dermalogica Active Toner

Otherwise, I continue to always use my Dermalogica Overnight Clearing gel I do still get some blemishes but there mostly hormonal I think.


Since using this routine for the last couple of months, my skin has definitely improved a lot I wish I had taken pictures of before and after.
Also, I wanted to say Yes Dermalogica is on the more pricey but for me it has lasted quite a long time already! I have seen the results and you get what you pay for I always believe
They also sell starter kits which can help to see if you like it or not.
I think it's worth to give the kit a go if you are definitely looking for a new skincare regime.

FIRST IMPRESSION - MAC BLOT POWDER PRESSED

Today I'am first impression-ing the blot powder pressed by MAC

First of all, I've been wanting to try this blot powder for ages! But just thought it was a gimmick as most company's have powders that say that there shine proof and keep oil at bay and which stay on for hours.

BUT this product is so different it actually does keep your makeup on all day MAC claims that it is a  'unique pressed powder designed primarily to provide shine control without adding any noticeable colour or texture. Sets foundation, finishes faces. For use in professional situations and for frequent touch-ups. Blot Powder contains Mica and Silica to absorb excess oils and reduce shine on the skin's surface'. One thing I'am scared about is the mica and silica praying that theses don't break me out.

Source: Google

I applied this over my colorstay foundation at 8:30am, I can see myself using this product quite quickly as I don't know how much I'am applying because it's more like a trancluet powder than anything like a mineralized skinfinish natural.

Through out the day (I'am a hairdresser) at work, I would check my makeup making sure it was still in place and it was! Once I got home 5:30pm I looked again, normally by this time whilst wearing Mineralise skinfinish my nose would be oily as, but today it was defiantly there was literally NO OIL! At around 6:30 I checked again as I was going out, I decided to reapply at this stage, slight oil was coming through could have gone with out re-applying but I did.

Once thing I did notice when coming home 9:30 there was still no oil, but did look a little cakey on the face. I'am Really excited to use this on my 12 hour shift see how it holds up!

OVERALL: This product doesn't get the hype it deserves, this could seriously be my new holy grail, but I'am gonna give a couple weeks and give another review.

Wednesday Weekly Wishlist - #3 SEPHORA WISHLIST!

Sorry I didn't post last weeks Wednesday Weekly Wishlist here it is!

My Grandparents are off to America next week and as lovely grandparents as they are, they always go to Sephora to buy a bunch of stuff. 

The list Above is the majority of the things am going to ask to buy, as I shall be paying for half I didn't want it to make it too expensive (but probably make an order later on in the year with shipit).

One of the things I want is actually out of stock online so I can't actually show you, but they are all mini summer essentials for when I go away and same with the smaller urban decay. 

The rest are things ive wanted to try for ages or have tried and are repurchases.

Looking at this list really doesn't look like much, but the price says otherwise.

Review: True Match Foundation by Loreal

Today I'am reviewing the True Match Loreal - W1

First of all when I look for a foundation to buy I base the pick on theses 3 things: How long it last, How well it covers my face and How quickly it shows my oily skin coming through.

I'am so disappointed in this foundation, and after hearing such amazing things about it and people saying it's there new holy grail foundation and so on I had such high hopes:(

Many people said this was a medium to full coverage foundation, on their website it states  "True Match Super-Blendable Makeup precisely matches your skin’s tone and texture and coordinates perfectly formulated with Precise Match Technology so you can control the coverage and fine-tune it. Ultra-pure formula contains no oils, fragrances, or pore-clogging fillers, so all you see is beautiful, radiant, flawless skin"

First Reason why I dislike like this foundation, As soon as I put two pumps on my beauty blender I knew by the Watery texture of the foundation it was not going to go down well ha-ha, I normally use a very thick consistency foundation Revlon colorstay which is one of my holy grail foundations, but I'am always trying to find a foundation that is better.

You can sort of see how waterly the consists is in the picture above

I work all day and, mostly long hours and sometimes it can be sweaty so I need a foundation that can keep up with that. THIS TRANSFERS LIKE NO OTHER FOUNDATION I HAVE EVER TRIED!

Like my nose was itchy so I rubbed it nek minute all the makeup was on my hand and there was no makeup left on my nose. Now it's not like I don't set my makeup, I feel like this has more of a tinted moisturizer kind of formula.

The first Picture is just applied looking all nice, the second picture is after a few mins and rubbed into the skin, As you can it has grabbed to my fine lines and gone all weird to be honest I can explain it but it just doesn't sit to well on my skin.

Thirdly, I've had a couple of people talk to me on my instagram about the color selection they have, and how there isn't much to choose from, Personally I think they cater more to yellow tone skin tones then pinky skin tones which can make people look quite pastey.

Overall: Main reason I don't like this, Doesn't stay on my face long enough and isn't full coverage enough for me.

These are my opinions and if you're deciding between this foundation, its best just to give it a shot or try to get a sample because they're lost of mixed reviews about it.

Would I recommend this to a friend? Maybe a worst enemy, haha jokes BUT DEFAINTLY NOT!

Beautyfordayz rating love heart:

I give this 1 Beautyfordayz love heart, isn't even worth the one love heart for an everyday foundation but it does have a chance of being a tinted moisturizer and I don't want to bash it just because it isn't want I'am looking for a lot of people love this foundation.

If unsure on how Beautyfordayz Ratings are please go to this page to see the key : Beautyfordayz love heart rating info 

Weekly Wednesday Wishlist -#2- Sigma Copper Extravaganza 29 Brush kit

I don't think you can ever have too many brushes am I right or am I right? In fact, I say that about every beauty product ha-ha whoops.
If you're like me and you can't be bothered washing all your 2000000 brushes every week, it's good to have a range so that you aren't Contaminating your self with bacteria cause breakouts or styes.

So I've had my eye on the extravaganza Kits ever since it came out, but I was not planning on spending close to $500 on a brush kit when I was 16, so it was only ever a dream. But now that I'am 18 it's a whole different story.. Ha-ha, not really. The copper collection or rose gold as they really are when they came out, that's when I really fell in love.

As I'am planning on doing a June Spending ban cause lets be honest I'am going a bit cray cray on da credit card, ya hear what I'am saying gurl!
But with all the money I'am planning on saving I'am determined to buy this brush kit!

This brush kit is amazing for any pro or any girl that wants a big range of good quality brushes, but it does have a very steep price tag to go with it.


Here are some beautiful pictures that you guys have probably seen of this collection
Basically it's just 29 brushes of rosey gold heaven inside ahhh (insert love heart eyes emotion)

If you also want to take a look on there website for theses brushes just follow the link here
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=84905

Wednesday Weekly Wishlist - #1- ikea Vanity Makeup Desk

Every Wednesday I'am going to be doing Weekly wishlists!
Starting with today I've been thinking about getting a new vanity for a while but was unsure as to what to go for. I've decided to go for the Ikea sort of like "Build your own table" where you can buy a table top and then get two miniature drawers which are used as the base. I didn't actually realize till yesterday, but Lauren beauty actually has the exact thing I'am looking for.

Linnmon Desk top $49 AUD

Alex Drawer X2 $120 AUD each

Musik Wall lamp $59

I already have one of theses in my vanity all ready, but I think I might need to get another one 

I'am thinking about buying theses in June oooo I can't wait to have a new set up.

Once it's all ready I'll put photos up of new and old vanity.

May/June spending ban!

In the past month I've been buying non stop make up must admit that is never a bad thing but my credit card balance says otherwise.

I've decided that this month is a must have spending band, now I'am not going cold turkey, one thing that I'll definitely be buying is my new vanity from Ikea. But am making myself save before I buy it, also another rule is only repurchases are allowed and only MAC Limited edition collections cause let's be honest if you miss out they're gone forever! And I'll never be able to forgive myself:( 

Also with all the money I'll be putting away.. Hopefully I'am going to treat myself to the sigma extravaganza copper brush collection, because it will be a nice new piece to my vanity but also it's been on my wish list forever! 

To take my mind off not buying anything cause let's be honest, I always have to buy something I'am going to be doing a #15daysofbeauty which I'am currently doing and then probably a  #30daysofbeauty on my Instagram.. @beautyfordayz so go check that out and support these sad times ha-ha :p

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!!

WELCOME TO MY BLOG!
I must admit this isn't the first time I've tried to make a blog, but I was never able to stick to it till now!
I hope to blog a couple times a week, hopefully I'll be able to pre-write blogs so it's easier to upload whilst working full time!
Here are a few blogs that will hopefully continue to be a weekly thing or will have multiple posts about:

4 things: This will include of 4 things, this could be about beauty.. Obviously. Or anything really depending on what I feel like I can talk about.

Hot off the beauty shelf: This includes one product of the week or fortnightly or monthly on which everyone is raving about at the moment or is a must have.

Wednesday Weekly Wishlist: This includes a detailed post about one beauty or beauty related product that I'am wishing on badly!

Weekly View of instagram:
This is where I show my week in instagram pictures and ill feature other beauty instagramers who I'am lovinnn'

Tips of the week:
I often find good pictutorials on pinterest which I had no idea about, so I'am planning on setting a category and then find pictures on that and write a few things about it them.

And Obviously
Reviews: Do I need to say anymore? Reviews consist of product that are worth reviewing of things I hate or things I love.

Just so you lovely people don't think you're reading into the beauty life of a stranger here is a bit of information about myself.

1. My name is Mikayla you guys probably wouldn't know that, I'am trying to keep myself a bit private as I'am still starting up :)
2. I'am 18, 19 in November
3.  I live in Perth, Western Australia 
4.  My background is a mixture of Brazilian and Australia, but I've been raised as a Croatian for the last 10 years due to my step dad and his family. 
5. I have been collecting makeup for about 3 years and have quite a collection, but nothing like some of the people on here and my collection is still to grow!
6.  I've been with my boyfriend since January and I could spend the rest of my life with him <3
7. I'am the only child and the only grandchild for the moment
8. When I was 13 I was very fortunate that my family and I went around the world for 3 months (wish I knew about Sephora and Mac then! )
9. I love fishing and camping (but only if there is a toilet and shower)
10. I'am an apprentice Hairdresser, and I will be a 2nd year in June holla
11. I have a phobia of dirty hair so I have to wash my hair every day :/ (not good ha-ha)
12. Even though I love makeup I can't wait to take it off at night 
13. I really want to get Beauty/Hairdressing tattoo's on both my wrists
14. I have currently No tattoos
15. I have 7 piercing 
16. I have never broken any bones - Touchwood Ahhh
17. I can't save at all :/
18. I hope to go travelling again some time soon hopefully with the bf (hopefully somewhere, where they sell Sephora)
19. I still live with my parents
20. I hate pork, but love Bacon 

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