ABH glow kit two affordable dupes under $15

Instagram, is to blame for this post today! and I don't believe anyone else has done a comparison such as this yet...

I purchase palettes, and I purchase highlighters, a bit of an obsession, one might say. Perhaps but I could have worse vices am I right? But from looking online, watching youtube videos, I do believe these could be compared with the ABH glow kit shades. Let me know your thoughts on this?

But this is a comparison about two different products that kinda, accidentally look very similar, perhaps just on trend, perhaps taking inspiration from certain highlighting shades that are on point right now. But this comparison was a surprise, it was suggested to me by my friend on Instagram, did the Carli Bybel palette and the Models prefer radiance collection highlighting kit look similar with the highlighters?

My friend wasn't able to get the models prefer kit however just purchased the Carli Bybel palette, and as I had both the products at hand, I thought I would compare...

 Let's talk about these highlighting shades that are seen in sooooo many kits these days, does the glow kit ring a bell? if you actually swirl around these shades you can produce a very similar effect with the Carli Bybel palette, so I've heard. The palettes are both very good quality, in product and packaging. Which is a good sign for the actual makeup itself for applying.I paidid US $14.50 for the Carli Bybel palette and just over $10 AUS for the Models prefer radiance collection highlighting kit.

 The shades are equally as stunning as each other, both very pigmented, the top three swatched are the Carli Bybel palette highlighting shades and the bottom three on my wrist are the Models prefer shades.

 Now lets state the obvious, the Carli Bybel palette has four shades, the Models prefer has three shades. But for just over $10 I'm not complaining. They all swatch very nicely, and layered they give a beautiful sheen and glow on the face.

Overall I think the quality of these are amazing, the effect when swirled together is incredible and you get to save money! who doesn't love that?

so what do you guys think? have you tried these? have you tried the glow kit itself? let me know your thoughts! 

love Jess

First impressions of a hd sports action camera from ebay

Hi guys, I'm finally doing another blog post! this one is exciting because I purchased a little sports action camera for vlogging purposes and I wanted to do a general first impressions of it and what I think of it so far!  I paid $18.99 for it however I had to contact the seller, in the add it claimed that it has in built wifi which I really wanted to I can export movies into my iphone or ipad and edit on imovie. The camera didn't have wifi, so I complained, and am getting a 30% refund of the total price, but over all for a camera that is under $20 AUD its a pretty funky little camera. I did pay $7 in shipping but that's basically to be expected, overall shipping took 3 weeks from Malaysia.

The specs for this camera are
2.0 inch lcd display
hd video format
70 minutes of recording time
Package Include:
1 X Sports DV
1 X Waterproof Case
1 X bicycle stand
1 X Clip
1 X Helmet base
4 X Bandages
1 X adapter
2 X 3M adhesive tape
1 X USB Cable
1 X Fixed base
1 X Manual
1 X battery (inside)

So far I'm in the I'm getting to know you stage, of figuring out how to work everything correctly, and making sure it does film in 1080p which is what I wanted for my youtube channel. I can film vlogs, videos etc quite easily, the only drawback as I said this model is not wifi enabled so I have to use my laptop to edit, which I'm not fond of as I do like to edit on the go, usually in the same day on my iphone as its quicker, and easier.

Another drawback about this camera is that its only got about an hours worth if filming time, I do have a portable charging battery that I take everywhere wiith me, I got this for my iphone cause the iphone has terrible battery life. But if you didn't have this you could always purchase extra batteries which I will do in the future. But for a budget camera, that has good quality video, its an interesting purchase to make.

I have tested out the recording functions, it does film in 1080p and the image is clear on the laptop, not distorted in any way. The volume is also quite decent for such a little camera, however the waterproof casing will block out and muffle sound, but its not a protective case as such, its for waterproofing, under water you generally don't need sound. It's water proof for up to 30 metres, I have tested it in my sink, and it didn't leak.

It is fashioned after the newer gopro black model, has a very small lcd view finder which I do appreciate.

Over all I'm quite happy with this little vlogging camera! I hope to get an update for you with an actual review. Have you guys used anything like this? recommend any cheap ebay cameras?

Hugs Jess

Makeup Geek eye shadow dupes! affordable Australian cruelty free first impressions

Hello lovelies! today I'm sharing with you my swatches and first impressions of the Chichi Cosmetics Eye shadow palette, in Metalics! I'm flawed by their actual quality, especially for their amazing price point. Even at $22 the price is well and truly worth it for an amazing eye shadow palette, but I tend to wait until Myer or Target has sales on, which is farely often, I picked up this palette for $16.95 as Target had 30% off. I also know that you can get two packs of eye shadow palettes at a very decent price of $21 when on sale, which is amazing!

 I now own three palettes by Chichi Cosmetics, and I'm amazed at every one of them, the quality is outstanding especially for a drugstore palette. The trouble is, is deciding which one to get next! I believe my next palettes will be Pretty, and Sunset, cause the shades in them look stunning! You can't just stop at one. I love how they use a mixture of colours in their palettes, naturals and smokier shades like plums, purples, and that green is stunning.

 Also some of Chichi palettes have been duped as Makeup geeks formula, which is amazing! I know the Spices Palette has a dupe for Cocoa bear. Who else loves dupes that are affordable? I know I can't get enough of them!

 Not only are the palettes really unique with the colour choices, the shadows are a non creasing formula, stays on my eyelids all day, and are so pigmented, and creamy buttery to blend out. These shadows are a must have for any makeup lover!

 The pigmentation is stunning, one swipe, on dry skin, no primer, each shade as good as the next, even the lighter shades. No building up needed, and doesn't need to be applied wet, but would look stunning if it was!

 So if you are looking for pigmented, non chalky colours that will work on most skintones try out Chichi Cosmetics! They do ship internationally from their website which can be found here, Chichi Website

So guys they are my first impressions and swatches! have you guys bought any of their eye shadow palettes? let me know what ones!

Hugs Jess

Models prefer infinite colour foundation review

Hi everyone! today's post is actually going to be a review on what I believe is my holy grail foundation and its by Model Prefer! Some of you, may know because you've popped into Priceline, probably more than once, (don't judge me!) I'm not really sure when I first came about Models Prefer, I think it was an eye shadow palette probably nearly 2 years ago, since then, I believe Models prefer has come ahead in leaps and bounds, improving their products, branding, and coming out with on trend products.

The sleek packaging of this product is your typical bottle, glass, with a black screw top lid, its sturdy, but not practical for travelling. However this bottle does not come with a pump! which is a downfall for me. I feel that being a glass bottle, I wont be able to get all of the product out, especially because you can't pump it out. The price normally at Priceline is $16.99, however I paid $5 for it on clearance, there was nothing wrong with the bottle, still had a good shelf life, and was sealed and not a messy disaster like most clearance foundations.

I'm quite fond of Models prefer as a brand, I have a few of their products, and in these photos you'll see how the Models prefer contouring palette makes a fab dynamic duo when paired with this foundation. However the colour, which is Ivory, is perfect for me, which rarely happens, because I'm rather on the fair side of things, and have odd things to cover.

It gives good medium coverage that is quite buildable which can almost be said to be full coverage, its a demi matte finish which I like, and being in my early 30's I can say it doesn't sink into pores, fine lines, or wrinkles, its oil free, paraben free, and stays on the face for a good amount of time, I put this on one morning at 6am for class, didn't take it off till 10pm at night and it still looked really good, its non cakey, doesn't budge, and doesn't dry out my combo/oily skin, its actually quite a hydrating formular, which I enjoy.

So over all, I'm loving this foundation, I've been wearing it quite a lot lately, and it sets really nicely with powder as well, doesn't look funky, and doesn't make me look older than I am, which I appreciate in a foundation.

What have you been using from Priceline lately?

hugs Jess

TOP 5 TIPS ON GROWING YOUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Hi lovelies! today's post is about how to improve your youtube channel! this is something I'm very passionate about because as some of you may know, I have a youtube channel! Mine is growing steadily and I've met a few of you who are starting out as a new youtuber and I'm here to give my tips and tricks on improving your channel, which will hopefully make it grow in subscribers, views and all that you want! Mind you this is for those filming on a mobile device, because that is what I film my content on!
Thumbnail example

Ok first tip.

How you position your mobile device.
Film your video if you are using a mobile device, vertically! this means you wont get any black bars on your videos, and you will fill up the screens like other youtubers! this is great because the other way is rather annoying and hard to watch.


Thumbnails.
I understand this can be daunting, however I use an app that is 100% free, and I even have a tutorial on how I create thumbnails right here that you can look at! how to create thumbnails video
Thumbails are a source of advertisement that gets the viewer in, so don't forget to be creative, bold and fun.

Post regular videos.
This is very important because your subscribers and viewers need to develop a trust or relationship with you, if your only uploading once every three weeks, it wont grow in subscribers, or views, this is because in youtube land, a few days can actually be a very long time between videos, with so much new content being put out, yours can easily be forgotten. I don't mean post everyday, I post generally, 3 new videos a week, sometimes 2 if I'm busy, but my filming days are generally, Monday, Wednesday and Friday as they are my days off.

Film when you feel like it.
This is important because, forcing yourself to do something, makes it feel like a job, and then it comes across on camera, which makes it feel awkward, and that your not wanting to film, viewers will pick up on it!.

Actually ask.
In the video, this is called a call for action, and its an appeal to viewers to subscribe! a couple of times, through my videos I'll make a connection point, where I ask, what do you guys think, comment below, or I'll say things like don't forget to subscribe, hit that red button! viewers sometimes actually forget to subscribe!

So guys these are my top 5 tips on growing your youtube channel! do you have any tips that could help? comment below!

hugs
Jess

For those day's you can't decide between bright's or neautrals

Hello all! today I am back with a first impressions and swatches of a new palette I got from Meyer's yesterday. I wasn't expecting this but they actualy had a 2 day sale of Chichi Cosmetics at 40% off which made my little purchases even more fantastic, because you know me, I do love a bargain! I bought two palettes, one I had my heart set on for ages and that was the OMFG palette that Target always seemed to have out of stock, so I was surprised that Meyer had heaps! 

So today I'm showing you two palettes and their respective swathes, the other palette I was convinced to get by a friend, is the amazing Spices palette. Warm browns, oranges, dusty pinks and in between colours. I can't believe I paid $13.77 each for these two palettes, but its a steal when they are normally $22.95 each.
Sadly the colours are not individually named but by the size of the packaging it isn't really doable.

 Both palettes have pretty much al the colours you could ever use, the colours and quality of these eye shadows literally amaze me, I actually think I can compare them to my Morphe 35c palette which I also love. These two palettes however are missing two basic single colours in my opinion and that is a black and white. However I do have these in other palettes just would have been nice to have it all in one.

 They both have 12 stunning shades, each feel as buttery smooth as the other, I'm yet to actually use these though as this is just a first impressions. But they swatched amazingly well and my arm had also been stained from the colours, which makes it a very good sign of a good eye shadow.

 These shadows would be great for someone starting out in makeup, or for the advanced, they are so smooth, and pigmented. The pink in the omfg palette stuns me, its literally one swipe, and its pigmented as!

The spices palette is more an everyday kinda palette but you could easily intertwine these palettes for creating some seriously pretty stunning looks!

 Even the lightest shades in the omfg swatched well, and this is without primer, one swipe in natural unedited daylight.

Same for the Spices palette natural unedited day light, swatched without primer and they are stunning are they not? how many times can I say stunning in this post! *cough*

so guys what are your thoughts on these palettes? did you buy anything in the sales lately? I do love sale time! my thoughts a fantastic price point for such a good quality palette, interesting colours, and very very good quality! a steal for how good a quality they are!

you can see my vlog shopping day when I bought these here! I have a youtube channel.
buying the chichi palettes vlog

Until next time!

lots of love
Jess

ADDICTED to kmart shopping

Hands up who doesn't love shopping at Kmart? *Crickets chirping* so it obviously means Kmart has upped their game, not only in clothing, homewares, but makeup! I've seen on Instagram Kmart makeup almost has their own little community happening, which is great because at least we in Australia get some affordable makeup that certain other countries don't get haha. I'm swatching today the Fifth avenue blush and highlighter that I got at Christmas.

This brand has been around for a little while now, launching when Face of Australia was taken off the shelves at Kmart. I picked these up in a Christmas gift pack that I paid $10 for, however you can buy them individually for $9 a piece which is still a great bargain for such a good quality item. The gold packaging is very similar to Milani, very chic, very pretty. But their logo FA on the top gives them away that they are not Milani. Still I do get sucked into pretty packaging and am very happy when they live up to how they look.

 Fifth avenue makeup has a range of products, including eye shadows, primers, mascaras, and lipsticks etc. I am yet to try the whole range though but from what I have tried, I am very happy with!

 As you can see the highlighter is a golden champagne colour, and is pigmented, creamy to blend and not glittery in your face, but somewhat like the Balm Maryloumanizer that it gives that sheen from within look. They staying power is amazing and lasts on my skin all day, without looking cakey, or accentuating my pores.The highlighter is named Goddess.

 The blush, Berry Parfait is a stunning dusty rose pink, that is creamy to touch, non powdery, and easy to blend, the brush picks it up like a dream and you only need a little bit to liven up those cheeks with a healthy glow.I think for the pack price that I paid it was a bargain! even $9 a piece isn't bad, if you are wanting to try them!

Overall this makeup brand has really surprised me! I want to try their illuminating primer next, and a foundation so you will see more reviews from this brand! have you tried anything? let me know your thoughts!

Jess