Skinstitution!

Hello lovelies as some of you might know I love trying new skin care products and am always trying to perfect my skin care routine... Unfortunately my search has been extensive and my results mediocre. Upon discovering the brand skinstitute I did some research and quickly discovered that most of the reviews were very positive, so I thought bugger it I am going to give it a try. A week later my parcel arrived and I was so excited to try out the products. I got a glycolic cleanser and a scrub.

The scrub has a grainy texture but doesn't feel scratchy, they don't really have a bad smell although you can smell the glycolic ingredient but it's not unpleasant. 

Here is a swatch of the scrub as you can see the consistency is lumpier than the cleanser ( below ) but all you do is wet your face and then apply a pea size amount (a little goes a long way!) in circular motions and rinse, same applies to cleanser.

Additional products I use include

e.l.f zit zapper for those small white heads or emerging pimps. I picked it up at Kmart for $3 so I thought even of it isn't great it wouldn't hurt to try I was actually pleasantly surprised with how good it is. I use it just one the top of each pimple just before bed and they rapidly reduce over night. Also I love that it is a roller ball applicator.

Garniers dark spot corrector is one of my favourite drugstore moisturisers not only does it fade dark spots and blemishes but I found that it also leaves my skin feeling really soft. I even mix it in with my foundation when I want a light coverage or am working out.

My high end moisturiser is benefits total moisture facial cream it is a thick consistency and deeply moisturises. In a previous post I mentioned that I really wanted it and for Christmas last year I asked Santa and he was very kind and gave it to me 😀 the only down to this product is if your skin is oily i wouldn't recommend. I have combination skin and find that I can only use it when my skin is in desperate need of moisture. 

Do you guys have any favourite skin care products? Let me know in the comment section below 

xoAlanaox

Im Back!

Hello Everyone... well if there is anyone left...

I have severely neglected my blog and I'm sorry! Since my last update so much has happened. I guess first off i hope everyone had a great holiday over Christmas...yes its been that long and also happy new year! 2014 has started pretty well for me and i hope it has for all of you as well! This year is my last year of high school before I'm thrown into the big bad world EEEK!!! but to say I'm excited is an understatement i honestly can not wait to enjoy all the world has to offer. but for this next year it will be lots of hard work and not a lot of social life! So hopefully i will come out alive lol

Over the next month i have a few new blog posts lined up. The first is a skincare routine as i have completely switched my up as of a few weeks ago and am loving the improvements. The next is a review of my new favourite make up brand physicians formula! I love it so much gahhh! and lastly a celeb make up look... not sure who yet sooo if you guys have any suggestions please let me know!

YAY im am excited to start up again and hopefully i wont fail...again! but yeah talk to you guys sooon

lots of love Alana xoxo

P.S if you guys want you can follow my instagram @alanadavisonn it is my personal one and has wayyyy more updates :)

B. Right Benefit Skincare Range

DulceCandy from youtube always talks about benefit cosmetics and I know and love their make up but when she spoke about their skincare line I wanted in! So, when i found benefit had a sample pack and it was on sale I snapped that sonnafabitch up quick smart!

 One week later I have seen a huge improvement in my skin and yesterday i even went out and bought the full sized cleanser! The only major down side to this product is the price! The full size cleanser is $29 which isn't too bad, but the total moisture facial cream is somewhere up in the mid 50's which isnt shocking but for a 17 y/o its a bit of a splurge, so I will be saving up to get that sucker! But in the mean time my sample kit still has a good two weeks left in each! I love the packaging on all benefit cosmetics and am always excited to see what they come up with.

Thanks everyone for viewing! 

xoAlanaox

Review: LimeCrime Velvetine Lip paint

When I was at IMATS last month i was lucky enough to meet Rea Morris but I also got my hands on Lime Crimes Velvetine Lip Stick, I got the darkest red as I already have a dupe of their cherry red ( Alarm by Rimmel)

I love this lipstick the colour is amazingly pigment and even though I had to wait 45 minutes in a crowd of eagar ladies it was well worth it!

 What i like the most about this lippy is that it comes in a tube as if its lipgloss with a dough foot applicator, which makes for a really clean cut line and crisp finish which comes in handing considering red lipstick can become a nightmare when smudged. Oh! and speaking of smudging this lipstick drys matte and stays put all night long! Which is a huge bonus!!

I wish my camera picked up the real colour as it is a lot darker and is quite vampy.

I wore it to my school dress up social, I was a dark angel...Anyone pick out that Katherine from my how to: feline fierce look is the girl next to me? 

How you guys enjoyed this review, and also have you tried any Lime Crime lip products? I was to scared to try the purple, blue or green lipstick, maybe next year?

Rae Morris

In my last post I talked about how I met Rae Morris but i didn't have much time, so i didnt iclude photos so i decided to make a new post with photos. If you haven't read my IMATS experince I will link it here>>My Day at IMATS

We took quite a few selfies together hehe

I was dissappointed that i didnt bring my book for her to sign but my lovely mother bought me her new book and she signed it for me YAY!

Thanks for reading everyone, I had such a good day if you went to IMATS please let me know and I might see you next year!

xoAlanaox

IMATS Sydney 2013

I have just gotten home from a long day at IMATS, this was the first time i had been and boy oh boy did i enjoy it! I got the chance to meet, talk and get a photo with Rae Morris ( my inspiration) and i was so overwhelmed by how lovely she was! Rae also demonstrated how to create a bunch of different looks and i found that really helpful, so also told us some ins and outs of the make up industry which was really interesting so, get ready for some new make up looks guys (watch this space haha).

I spluurged a bit and bought a stack of new brushes, the limecrime velvetine liquid lipstick (review coming soon) and some other bits and bobs.

Oh and there was also a lady from the M.A.C Pro team there who showed us how to create popular looks from this season, which are being used all around the world.

For my first IMATS ever I can definatly say it was memorable and will 100% be going back next year!

I havent uploaded any photos in this post as i rushing out the door again and just wanted to briefly share my day but, i will post some tomorrow hopefully :)

xoAlanaox

Review: Lush Bubblegum Lip Scrub

Heyy lovelies here is the review of the lush lip scrub which i promised people over on my instagram (the link is on the right).This lip scrub is amazing it gently buffs away excess skin on you lips and leaves them silky smooth. I use mine before putting on lipstick as in gives a smooth base to apply the product over the top. Oh and I cant believe I have forgotten to mention its edible! So after you've buffed away you can like if of your lips and taste the sweet bubblegum flavour. Another great attribute about this product is it is only $10 and lasts a really long time! Definetly recommend this product! two big thumbs up!