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skincare

My Experience: Hydradermie DI Facial with Guinot at Heart of Beauty

October 17, 2017
Lucky me! Another facial! This time something totally different from the team at The Heart of Beauty and Guinot*. Now, if you are anything like me, prior to this experience I wasn't too aware of Guinot and had never heard anything about them or their products. I did receive their night creme to test out a couple weeks prior and I was using that...

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MAC x Nicki Minaj Lipstick Collection LE Swatches

October 10, 2017
Yep. Guess who else got sucked into another LE purchase? Jacquelyn did.  This time around it is the MAC x Nicki Minaj Nude Lipstick Collection. The pink packaging, the nude shades... I couldn't resist picking up Nicki's Nude from the collection. Whether it was worth it or not... keep reading. Yep. Guess who else got sucked into another LE purchase? Jacquelyn did.  This...

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#MECCA20 LE Nars Lip Set

October 04, 2017
OMG GUYS! It's Mecca Maximas 20th Birthday!  To celebrate they've launched a whole bunch of exclusive products in collaboration with a number of their brands including Nars, Hourglass, Frank Bod and more! I was very luckily gifted a number of these items but one I know will definitely sell out quick smart is the LE Nars Lip Set* featuring 5 full-sized Audacious Lipsticks. ...

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Too Faced Sweet Peach DUPE!?

September 26, 2017
WHAT!?! A DUPE OF THE TOO FACED SWEET PEACH PALETTE?!? Maybe, potentially...  I'm talking about the brand new BYS palette called Peach*. Keep reading if you want to see if it is or not! ...

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How To Create The Perfect Dressing Room!

September 18, 2017
EvAs some of you may know, I did recently become a home owner and that means it is time to create my perfect dressing room! I've teamed up with Fantastic Furniture to share my 5 expert tips in creating the perfect glamorous beauty room*.  If you'd like to see what I'll be including in my room, then keep reading for my 5 picks! ...

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Anti-Ageing Eyeshadows? it Cosmetics Superhero Palette

September 12, 2017
Another day, another eyeshadow palette review. I'll be the first to say, I've never really tried anything from it Cosmetics before, but when this showed up on my doorstep I was definitely intrigued. Keep reading on if you want to see some swatches and here what I think of the brand new it Cosmetics Superhero Palette*! ...

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First Impressions: Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation on OILY skin

September 05, 2017
As an oily skinned gal, I've always avoided dewy foundation, one in particular is the Wake Me Up line from Rimmel because I always knew they were under the more hydrating side . However, Rimmel actually recently reformulated the Wake Me Up foundation* and decided to include Vitamin C to help brighten skin and I decided to take the plunge and give it...

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My Experience: Waterlily Thalasso Therapy Spa Facial

August 29, 2017
Recently I was invited to head into the Waterlily concept store in Brisbane and experience their brand new Thalasso Therapy Spa Facial* and boooooy, I am glad I did.  Keep reading to find out a little more about my experience! ...

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June 2017 Lipmonthly

August 22, 2017
As you guys know, I've been getting Lipmonthly bags for a while now and they are definitely my FAVOURITE subscription service! The bags are filled with 4 - 5 FULL-SIZE products with a main focus on lip products for a super cheap price of $12.95 each month. YASSS. Keep reading if you want to hear my thoughts on this months goodies! ...

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It's On FIRE! Urban Decay Naked Heat Palette REVIEW

August 15, 2017
We regret to inform you that Jacquelyn of Hey There Jacquelyn is DECEASED.  Yes, bury me in the bloody ground... the Urban Decay Naked Heat palette killed me. This palette is my everything right now. I managed to pick it up in the pre-sale that Mecca Maxima was having a while ago and I haven't regretted a single moment.IF you want to see...

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BRAND NEW: Becca Light Chaser Highlighter and Liquid Crystal Lip Topper*

August 08, 2017
WARNING: Holo porn ahead! I was lucky enough to be sent the new holographic collections from Becca Cosmetics. The collection is completed with 6 shades of their Light Chaser Highlighters and 6 shades of their Liquid Crystal Lip Toppers. I know holographic makeup is the latest trend, and lemme tell ya... I'm definitely on it! Keep reading to see some holo goodness swatches!...

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS: MECCA MAX

July 30, 2017
Hello beauties! Something veerrrrry exciting is coming! On August 1st, Mecca Maxima is releasing a new brand to their range with over 200 new products! Yep, Mecca Max is coming and chances are, you've probably seen a whole bunch of it on Instagram lately.  I was lucky enough to receive a sample selection to try and I have been pleasently suprised. If you...

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Review: Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Cream Kit*

July 25, 2017
I feel like my blog should just become a whole blog dedicated to reviewing face palettes - I'm always sucked in to them! Next up to review is the very affordable Barry M Chisel Cheeks Contour Cream Kit, which contains three highlight shades and three contour shades to help get you chiselled without spending a fortune! If you want to read my thoughts...

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Review + Swatches: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eyeshadow Palette

July 18, 2017
Naughty Jacquelyn! Always picking up cult products! This week, another review of a highly talked up eyeshadow palette - Modern Renaissance by ABH. Now this pretty baby cost me an arm and a leg at Sephora Australia, but is it worth the pricetage? Keep reading to find out! ...

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Worth the Hype?! Tarte Shape Tape Concealer

July 11, 2017
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last 6 months, you would know that every makeup account has been overrun with praise for a new concealer to the market, the Tarte Cosmetics Shape Tape Concealer. Not sure if it is worth the hype? Keep reading my post to hear my thoughts on this baby! ...

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My favourite nail polishes EVER

July 04, 2017
Finding a good nail polish formula is actually one of the hardest tasks in life. Getting the consistency right, the colours perfect and the longevity decent is no easy feat for beauty brands out there and only few have mastered it. One of which is Sally Hansen, a brand dedicated to all things nails and nail polish - you would think they would...

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Best drugstore contour palette?!

June 27, 2017
Looking for a drugstore contour kit? Look no further than the Revlon X Chloe Morello Shade and Hightlight Contour Kit*. This baby has been my go-to for the last 6 months since it first came onto the market in Australia. Keep reading if you want to check out my review and swatches of the powders. ...

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Worth the Hype?! Kylie Cosmetics X Kim Kardashian West Collaboration

June 20, 2017
One of the most controversial beauty brands out there is Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner. Now, even if you hate the Kardashians/Jenners, you would know that the Kylie Cosmetics line has been crazy hyped up for the last year or so. One of their most recent collaborations with big sis Kim Kardashian West has been one of the brands biggest collaborations to date...

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Review: Becca Cosmetics X Chrissy Teigen Glow Face Palette*

June 16, 2017
 Why hello pretty thang! Becca have recently released a brand new face palette in collaboration with glow goddess, Chrissy Teigen. The face falette includes two highlighters, a blush and a bronzer to give you a glowy and complete base. If you want to read my thoughts on this new baby and see some swatches, keep reading!   ...

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Worth The Hype?! Anastasia Beverly Hills X Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit

May 22, 2017
If you haven't heard of the Anastasia Beverly Hills X Nicole Guerriero Glow Kit... what chu been doing?! This Glow Kit has been everywhere as of late and typical Jacquelyn, I couldn't not get it. If you want to see some swatches and hear my thoughts on whether this product is worth it, keep reading! ...

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Lancome Glosses Put To The Test!*

May 15, 2017
Lancome is a brand I've never had too much experience with, but the lovely Active Skin team offered to send me a variety of their glosses that they have to compare and review and I was more than interested! I was gifted a Juicy Shaker in Wonder Melon, a Lip Lover in 337 and finally a Gloss In Love in Violette Paillette.  If...

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Benefit Hoola vs. Benefit Hoola Lite

May 08, 2017
If you've been following me for a while, you would know that the original Benefit Hoola bronzer is one of my all-time favourite cheek products. Even with my extremely fair skin, I've never actually found Hoola to be too harsh or pigmented but I do know that for some it has looked too deep or orange on their skintones. Introducing Hoola Lite*, a...

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Last Minute Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017

May 04, 2017
With Mother's Day literally right around the corner, I've done a quick beauty gift guide for all you last minute shoppers.  If you want a little bit of inspiration of a quick and easy gift to get your mum, keep reading! ...

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Review: Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Palette*

April 12, 2017
Another day, another palette review! Charlotte Tilbury offer some absolutely stunning products and this Filmstar Bronze & Glow palette is not an exception! This is one of the first things I've tried from her, and honestly... it has got me wanting more!If you want to read my full thoughts plus see it applied on my skin, keep reading! ...

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Review: NEW L'Oreal Infallible Total Cover Foundation*

April 05, 2017
 Y'all know I love a good drugstore foundation. So when this FULL COVERAGE, MATTE foundation was released from L'Oreal I was so keen to give it a try! I've been giving this a thorough testing the last month or two, so I thought it was about time I let you in on it. If you want to read more about this foundation and...

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Review: Becca Sunchaser Palette*

March 31, 2017
You guys knooooow I adore the Becca highlighters. When I saw this gorgeous palette arrive on my doorstep, I definitely wanted to do a review of the colours inside. The Sunchaser Palette features 3 gorgeous shades including a bronzer (Ipanema Sunset), blush (Apricot Blossom) and highlighter (Opal).If you're interested in reading my thoughts on this face palette, keep reading! ...

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Bare Minerals Gen Nude Collection

March 22, 2017
Are you always struggling to find the perfect nude lip colour? With my pale skin, I always found it hard to find nude shades that compliment my skintone without making me look washed out or weird. But here comes the amazing Bare Minerals Gen Nude collection now available at Mecca Maxima stores With a range containing 14 Matte Liquid Lipsticks, 15 Buttercream Lipglosses,...

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The Best of The Balm - RY.COM.AU Haul with EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!

March 11, 2017
The Balm is no doubt one of the most underrated makeup brands on the market. So far in my testings of the brand have I found a product from them that I don't like, in particular I am partial to their power offerings like blushes, highlighters and eyeshadows. I recently collaborated with RY.com.au who offered to send me out some goodies of my choice...

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Review: LVL Hair Hairbrush Straightner*

February 27, 2017
With shorter hair, I need to regularly straighten my hair as the awkward length means it tends to flick up at the bottom giving me a very weird 50s housewife look. Now, I'm no stranger to these fandangle hairbrush straighteners and I've tried quite a number, however, this new LVL Hair is a winner in my books!  Keep reading to hear my thoughts on...

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Review + Swatches: Smashbox Be Legendary Lipsticks

February 23, 2017
I admit, I was a bit slow to get this review up. These lipsticks were released in Mecca stores in Australia a couple months ago in a total of 36 different shades. I was very lucky enough to be gifted 20 of the shades by the Mecca team and boy, oh boy. The Smashbox Be Legendary lipsticks are up there with some of...

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Review: L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt Contouring Kits

February 20, 2017
 Okay, I'm a little late in reviewing these cream contouring kits by L'Oreal. These contour kits come in two different variations, 01 Light/Medium and 03 Medium/Deep, with the latter being warm toned and the lighter more cool toned and pink.  These innovative little kits are the perfect addition to your makeup bag. Keep reading if you want to find out why. ...

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Primers on Rotation: Summer Edition

February 16, 2017
Primers are one of those makeup products where someone either loves them or hates them. I, for example, love them! My primer collection is absurd and is forever growing in my quest for my HG foundation primer.  With these hot months upon on, I've been reaching for more lightweight, refreshing and hydrating primers. If you would like to see my current Top 4...

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Current Skincare Routine ft. Skinstitut!

February 13, 2017
Now I often don't talk too much about my skincare routine which mainly comes down to the fact I judge skincare products quite harshly. I definitely do not have the easiest skin to work with - acne, scarring, pigmentation and texture. Yep, hit with the bad skin stick multiple times.  Just before my wedding last year, so well over 3 months ago, I...

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THE BIGGEST EMPTIES EVER!

February 09, 2017
I haven't done an empties post in literally forever... wait... have I even done an empties on my blog?! Well, I have the biggest EVER empties. Honestly. There were so many items I got rid of from my collection why not throw them altogether and do a mini review on the items! Keep reading if you want to see what goodies I'm tossing!...

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NEW IN: Rimmel The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks

February 06, 2017
Last week, the brand new Rimmel The Only 1 Matte Lipsticks landed in my mail box and got me all kinds of excited. I originally loved the regular formula The Only 1 Lipsticks because of their intense pigment and formula but I was jumping for the matte version!Keep reading for swatches and my final thoughts on this new drugstore release! ...

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THE BEST OF 2016

January 01, 2017
2016 was a big one. I had a lot of amazing highs but also quite a few lows. The last 12 months have seen me love a whole bunch of beauty goodies but I've narrowed down my skincare and beauty favourites to the following products. Keep reading if you want to find out what I thought was the best of 2016. 2016 was...

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