Stila - One Step Correct

I really like this one step corrector.

This is a one step corrector, "triple-swirled helix serum that instantly colour corrects, brightens, primes, and nourishes the skin. On top of the immediately gratifying benefits, the infusion of Stila's exclusive Youth Revival Bio-Available Mineral Complex—improves skintone, evens out the complexion, and helps smooth fine lines and wrinkles." (from the Sephora website www.sephora.com). This contains 30mL of product and it took me 3 months to use (using it 5 times a week).

Reasons why I like it:
- The packaging is really nice. I like how you can see the serum and the three correcting swirls. You can also see when you're running out as it's a pump and the inside bottom part moves up to the top as you keep using the product.
- It goes on smoothly, since it's a serum, as a nice base before foundation.
- I believe it does make a difference to my skin which is noticeable once I apply my foundation. It helps create a more flawless look.

Areas for improvement:
There aren't too many. If you expect this product to help conceal zits or if you have very red patches on your face then this product won't fix these problems and you should invest in an appropriate concealer. If you have some light uneven skin tone then you'll like this product. I'm not sure if it improved my skin tone in the long run as it claims.

Price: US$36.00. I bought this in Sephora in Hawaii when the AU$1 was something crazy like... US$1.10! So I was super happy. If you buy it here in Mecca (at Myer in Sydney CBD or the Mecca store at The Galleries Victoria just to name a few) you'll pay AU$58.00! Ah! It still amazes me how much we pay on make up here in Australia!

If this product was cheaper in Australia, I'd buy it again. However, it's not and sometimes I just can't be bothered to try and find a cheap one on eBay etc. I've also been told that on some websites, the products aren't genuine.

Laters,
Ivy

P.S - I am currently trying out some South Korean products I picked up from Alice's Diary (in World Square, ground floor near the Pitt St & Liverpool St exit). They sell a bunch of South Korean beauty products, make up and clothes.




Lancome Haul

Yeh! I found my camera cable! I can now go back to uploading my own photos! Yeh!

So as promised a few weeks ago I spent AU$193 at the Lancome counter in David Jones on Elizabeth St Sydney.

Here's what I bought -

Lancome Teint Idole Ultra 24 hour foundation

Shade No. 045

AU$68

I have just finished the 14 hour version which is no longer available and it was a good foundation so I'm looking forward to trying out this new and improved version! I purchased this as a friend of mine from the US recommended it! :)

Lancome Rouge In Love Lipstick

Shade No. 351B

AU$45

I tired this out last Friday and it's a lovely long lasting vibrant lipstick! Love it! It looks quite red in the below photo, however it's more of a really pink red rather than red red.

Lancome Genifique Pack

AU$80

Includes - Genifique Mask, 20mL Genifique, Renergie Multi-Lift and a sample of Visionnaire.

I was originally thinking about purchasing the 30mL of Genifique except the price is AU$115 (from memory) so I told the sales assistant that I would have to give it a miss this time since I had already made up my mind to purchase the foundation and the lipstick. Then they advised me that they have this special gift pack which includes 20mL of Genifique and the rest! I have been using this for 7 days now and I truthfully I can't see a huge improvement... I will stick with it and see.


Laters,
Ivy