Liptember September

Don't you just love September? It's quite possibly my favourite month of the year and always lifts my spirits. And how could it not considering it heralds the start of spring - a bevvy of blossoms and new growth in the garden, longer daylight hours, not so chilly nights and mornings, and not to forget, it's Liptember month. Every year various organisations & individuals contribute to the Liptember campaign to raise awareness of women's mental health. Chemist Warehouse is the major partner and they always have a stand at their checkout counters displaying colourful lipsticks for $5, made by W7 cosmetics. I buy these every year as they're a creamy and moist formula, the colours are so cheerful, and I'm keen to support a great cause...

There are six in the set, but I didn't buy the blue and the green - truly, apart from Halloween (will there be one this year?) I'd never wear them, but here are the other four gorgeous and totally wearable colours...

Cin Cin

Palest pastel pink and the sheerest of the set - needs to be reapplied often as it wears off quickly, but what a heavenly spring shade this is, blossoms all the way ♥...

Neon Purple

Adore this royal colour - so vibrant and lush, and it covers my freckles with a couple of swipes ♥...

Fluorescent Orange

One of the few yellowy oranges in my kit, and it goes on easily with barely any streaks ♥...

Devils Darling

I've saved the best till last - fire engines, eat your heart out! One of the best $5 reds of all time ♥...

Well worth a trip to Chemist Warehouse hey lovelies?

Take care of you, and keep safe,
kats xxx

P.S. In case you're wondering why I haven't been posting my usual social media photo frenzy, I've been blocked on Instagram for over two weeks, and there's no end in sight and no explanation. Can't like anything, can't comment.  Will just have to ride it out and cross my fingers they let me back in :-(

REVIEW: Eaoron Makeup Remover Balm...

Every change of season, I have my fingers crossed that I'll stumble upon a new gem to add to my skincare arsenal, and although winter only started a few days ago, I've already found my latest cold weather jewel - Eaoron Makeup Remover Balm. I actually spotted it in Chemist Warehouse a few weeks ago (on spesh for $19.99), but only used it for the first time on Saturday. It literally dissolves all makeup (including the long-wear and waterproof kind) in seconds and leaves the skin deep cleansed, silky soft and amply nourished - in short, it's simply beautiful ♥...

It's the solid type (a traveller's delight) that melts as soon as you rub a little between your palms, and is made from Shea Butter and 10 Aussie essential oils including Jojoba, Sunflower, Tea Tree, Rose, Macadamia, Lavender, Eucalyptus and Lemon Peel. There's barely any scent, no added fragrance and the box blurb advises it's suitable for those with sensitive skin. The packaging is simplistic yet très elegant - a sturdy plastic tub with a keep-fresh insert under the lid, and a spatula to hygienically scoop out the creamy coloured contents ♥...

Balms and oils are my go-to once the temperature drops, mainly because they actually feel warm when they touch the skin - unlike gels and creams which have a cooling effect, and the chill can be a bit of a shock when the temperature gauge hits single figures. I just massage the balm all over my face and neck, and then wipe off with a soft cloth and warm water - the washcloth rinses clean too so there's no residue makeup stain ♥...

While I still love the Nutrimetics and Clinique balms I've tried, this one scored bonus beauty points for being far more accessible as well as affordable, although I had to ask for it at CW as it wasn't on display after my first purchase...

I've yet to explore most of the other products from the brand, but the Eaoron sheet masks are excellent quality and value, and this balm has certainly earned a place on my bench ♥...

What's your fave winter face cleanser?

Take care of you,

kats xxx