Wax Lyrical: burlesque beauty, radiance boosters and MAC madness

Wax lyrical: burlesque beauty, radiance boosters and MAC madness

27 Nov 2009 12:49 PM | Posted by bh'sLeanne

Whether you’ve spotted a product that simply has to be on your Wish List or you want to sing the praises of a pretty product you’ve recently purchased – we’re listening.

“I was browsing through Target the other day (and can you believe it, was instantly drawn to the beauty department – go figure), I stumbled across the Australis stand, and although I’m well aware of the Mineral Inject range, the colours are just SO gorgeous: I splurged up, big.

“I nabbed two of the Colour Inject Mineral Lip Glosses in Burlesque and Moonwalk (don’t judge me, they smell like lychee and I go through them so quickly because I’m constantly licking them off!), as well as a lippy in Cha Cha and a few more shades for my mum and nan for Christmas – who understandably can’t keep their sticky paws out of my make-up bag!” – bh’s Olivia

“Dr Lewinns Instant Beauty Radiance Booster recently found its way into my beauty basket. I love it because it controls shine and makes your skin look and feel lovely. It’s a primer/moisturiser but isn’t oily and helps your make-up sit better.” – bh’s Natalie

“A friend gave me MAC Eye Shadow in Honey Lust for my birthday. I’d never used a gold eye shadow before: I have blue eyes so tend to opt for charcoals, silvers, navy etc... However, I loved the shimmery colour, handy packaging and MAC stays put all day. I’ve run out so it’s firmly on my Christmas List. I LOVE IT!!! (I hope that you’re reading this, Santa.)” – bh’s Kate

“Me, I'm going bonkers for Bourjois Vintage Collection Blush Pot. You may have heard me mention that I have a penchant for pretty cheeks and this little pot of perfectness will give me the rosy apples I desire. Plus, there's the added bonus that the pots are so cute they'll simply add a touch of vintage va va voom to my crowded dresser.” – bh’s Leanne

Leanne x

Drop by beautyheaven every weekend to share your shopped-out stories with us. What have you bought today or what have you spied to splurge on next time you hit the shops?

Member Comments (31)

Posted by: Kaity007 (Australia)

The radiance booster sounds great!

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 4:39pm)

Posted by: GoddessMagick (Member since 2007, Australia)

I sampled that Dr Lewinns Instant beauty radiance booster and it was great, reminded me of a slightly lighter consistency to Clarins beauty flash balm! Too broke to buy at the moment, last purchase was some Akin skincare (for Chrissie gift) am really keen to try some Jane Iredale products though!

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 5:13pm)

Posted by: beautyqueen95♥ (Australia)

I bought a 400ml pump pack of Palmers POlive oil butter..... MMMMMMM.... A BYS eyeshadow (gotta love em, highly pigemented for $1 a hit) and some foundation.

PLEASE ADD PALMERS TO BH!!!

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 5:37pm)

Posted by: Blissful Beauty (Member since 2007, Australia)

Well now that I've well and truly spied Studio Secrets on BH, I would love to spurgle on some on my next beauty shopping trip! Suprised?! No didn't think you were, as I'm such a sucker for BH's campaigns. Lol! : D Also on my list of skin care to pick up is...hmm...Neutrogena's Fight and Fade gel! Not that I get any blemishes ever?! : ) I have just picked up some IZ this week. That's Invisible Zinc for those not in the know, because I just had to have some after reading all the forum raves on it! Thanks Beauties! I also bought a spare for the family, too. Just in case mine went walkabouts. : )

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 5:40pm)

Posted by: DanniiBeauty (Australia)

I just bought some dove moisturising cream - love it so soft!!!!

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 8:23pm)

Posted by: jatz (Member since 2008, Australia)

Just bought my 2nd tub of Dove Supreme Body Silk. Tomorrow I hit Priceline, with a very long santa list, thanks to all the ideas from BH and other places. Definitely will make hubby wait outside.

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 8:32pm)

Posted by: Veronica GaGa (Australia)

I'm not sure atm... I think I'm going shopping with my bestie I want to get black eyeshadow :) With eyeliner to look goth/emo lol jokes...

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 9:26pm)

Posted by: melmeko (Member since 2007, Australia)

Have not gotten any new purchases this week, but next week I am thinking of getting the Ultraceuticals Skin Workout Kit :)

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 10:01pm)

Posted by: pinacolada (Australia)

New mac eyeshadows!

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 10:02pm)

Posted by: MishMoshy (Member since 2008, Australia)

Lanolips balm! I sampled it once and it kept my lips moisturised (like never before) for hours! I also tried the l'oreal secrets primer today and fell in love.. but i've been eyeing a heated eyelash curler for a while too..ahh hopefully santa helps out with my wish list :)

Posted on: November 27, 2009 (Nov 27, 2009 10:18pm)

Posted by: Snazzie (Member since 2008, Australia)

I don't really go shopping on the weekends . .. I work in Nth Syd and there's a priceline there so I do lots of my shopping during my lunch hour. I bought some Olay products this week.

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 1:11am)

Posted by: Empire (Australia)

Last night I spent up big in Chemist Warehouse - most of it was on vitamins and antihistamines for my pesky hayfever, I swear! Although I can confess that one of the vitamins was Swisse's hair/skin/nails tablets, they look great and contain heaps of goodies for the skin.
I also bought the Neutrogena rapid clear for my partner - although I've admitted defeat in that he will never stop his picking, I'm hoping that this will help clear and fade them sooner!! Thankyou to the trial team for your wonderful reviews.
I also bought my second bottle of Skin Doctor's eyetuck - read my review of it, I love it!!
I also bought 1000hours brow/lash dye kit, thanks to the girls in the forums for their invaluable advice!!
I also bought vaseline to go with the above.
hmmmm.... this list is getting quite long! yes it was a splurge, but a worthy one at that :)
Happy shopping fellow BHers!!
Oh and as a last minute addition, I made my first Ozsale purchase and got Ultraceuticals eventone serum and the clear skin travel kit for a whopping total of $38.50 (the RRP for these two products is $195 - so you do the math on the savings!) I'm so excited, can't wait to recieve it :)
I've pretty much finished all my chrissy shopping already, so I'm not feeling TOO guilty hehehe...

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 1:36am)

Posted by: Empire (Australia)

Sorry for my huge post!! I find blogging and forum-posting very therapeutic for relieving my chronic shoppers guilt hehe.
And that Dr Lewinn radiance booster sounds lovely, gotta love a 2-in-1 product!!

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 1:37am)

Posted by: Bide (Australia)

I use to use Dr Lewinns Instant Beauty Radiance Booster and it worked great! I'm now using Face of Australis Primer as I like to switch between primers once I'm finished with one product.

I'm spending a lot at Priceline this week - mostly for stocking fillers for Christmas. Gotta love Christmas sales!

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 7:22am)

Posted by: Beauty Obsession (Member since 2007, Australia)

I just had to buy something in the new Palmers skincare range which is all under $13. I brought an eye cream last night from Priceline. If you buy two products from the range Priceline will give you a night cream for free. I tried the eye cream this morning and it feels lovely and hydrating :)

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 9:55am)

Posted by: Skye88 (Australia)

dont go shopping much on the weekends

Posted on: November 28, 2009 (Nov 28, 2009 3:53pm)

Posted by: softness (Member since 2007, Australia)

I've purchased some Graham's Alternatives Sunscreen SPF30+ mainly for my daughter who is sensitive to a lot of 'normal' sunscreens on the market. This brand really agrees with her skin and I purchased their Soothe It Gel as well as their new Shower Gel. Though I bought it for my daughter I'm going to see what it's like for me too!!

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 9:23am)

Posted by: Madamebfatale (Australia)

There are so many things I want but I'm on a self imposed shopping ban! So what I bought was small, a set of mini Chi Chi lip gloss's. I love these! great size and they were on sale for 11.20 at Target, bargain right!!!

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 10:33am)

Posted by: lgauci (Member since 2008, Australia)

From mychemist I bought curouis perfume it smells so nice.

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 2:16pm)

Posted by: Snazzie (Member since 2008, Australia)

I went to Priceline the other day and left with some Olay Definity foaming moisuriser, some Olay Definity night cream, some loreal loose powder and a lovely auburn hair dye. The new Studio Secrets primer is next on my list.

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 5:12pm)

Posted by: Jesseecar1 (Australia)

now this might be a little bit hard ti belive but i went to michael hill on sat at scored myself a 9ct white gold .05 diamond ring for $1.. and my niece got a pair of beautiful sterling silver stardust hoops for $1... yay so excited

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 5:15pm)

Posted by: Shopaholicshell (Australia)

Oooo I have the MAC Honey Lust eye shadow. Sooo pretty and I also use this as a highlighter on cheeckbones, to enhance the bust, colar bones etc.

Posted on: November 29, 2009 (Nov 29, 2009 10:28pm)

Posted by: Allyfox (Australia)

i just bought a makeup spray by modelco an airbrush spray to set ur make up , it was $36 which i thought was bit pricy, so saving it for special nights only.

Posted on: November 30, 2009 (Nov 30, 2009 5:55am)

Posted by: HMad (Member since 2007, Australia)

I bought 2 limited edition Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks in Nectar and Plum, they are so cute and come with a little black pouch. They hit the hip pocket hard at $120 each but I bought them last weekend when Myer had 15% off cosmetics so I actually SAVED $36 ;o)

Posted on: November 30, 2009 (Nov 30, 2009 11:54am)

Posted by: Blackcatsangel (Australia)

I recently held a body shop at home party and purchased $167.10 products for *drum roll* $90!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that's a massive saving of $77.10 SO HAPPY!!!!

Posted on: November 30, 2009 (Nov 30, 2009 12:10pm)