Ever since committing to a no buy, my little empties container has been filling up quite quickly so you know what that means, another trash talk! These are some of my favourite posts to blog about because you get so many reviews all in one place.

I have used up quite a few non CF products in the past two months and its making me happy because i'm very close to a 100% CF beauty collection 🙌

So let's begin...

Organic Care Dry Nourish Shampoo

I have been using this hair care brand for years. It works well and I already have back ups. Recommend it if you want an all natural and CF shampoo that will get the job done.

Australis Makeup-Up Finishing Spritz

Good to settle powder but didn't notice a massive difference in terms of longevity. I don't have issues with makeup not lasting anyway so I couldn't test that. It felt refreshing and I enjoyed the scent. I will probably repurchase this over my UD setting spray as they do the same thing and this is a lot more affordable.

Nature's Gate Body Wash Aloe Vera

If you have sensitive, dry skin then this body wash is perfect!! It didn't break me out or irritate my body in any way, shape or form. It is very gentle and smells like bubble gum/candy. The 532mL bottle also lasted me a very long time, like over a year. I am currently using a Lush body wash but will eventually repurchase this one.

Red Seal Natural SLS free toothpaste

This featured in my last empties so if you want to hear my thoughts click here.

Sukin Super Greens Detoxifying Facial Scrub

You can find this scrub mentioned throughout my Skin Diaries but I really enjoy this product. I am unsure if I want to repurchase this exact one or another scrub by Sukin but it isn't abrasive and actually exfoliates my dry skin really well without striping it.

Trilogy Ultra Hydrating Face Cream

I purchased this moisturiser last winter because my skin got so dry. Ever since I have been reaching for this when I am suffering from flaky skin and it works wonders. It is a thick moisturiser so I can see why it would only be used for night time but on my no makeup days I'd wear this during the day and it hydrated my skin very well.

If you suffer from dry skin, and not only on your face, then I highly recommend this moisturiser! At the moment I am using another one from The Body Shop but will definitely repurchase this if my skin is super dry.

Skinstitut Enzymatic Micro Peel

This is another product you would have seen in my, I think, first skin diaries. My skin technician at the time prescribed this to me during my time of treatment. When I used it the product did what it claimed (gently exfoliated the skin) however at this point in time I won't be repurchasing.

Essence Extra Long Lasting Eyeliner Pen

This was not long lasting in the sense I used it up very quickly. It didn't stay very deep in colour for long either. Won't be repurchasing. I believe this is now discontinued anyway.

By Terry The Iconic Lip Balm

I was surprised to find out that this brand is actually cruelty free! Finally a luxury brand that don't sell in mainland China and don't allow others to test on their behalf.

The balm is thick and very hydrating however i'd recommend to wear it over night so it completely absorbs into your lips. If you have any desire to purchase a $78 lip balm then go ahead, but my Hurraw! and Eco Lips lip balms work just as well at a much lower price.

Palmer's Cleansing Oil

Again this has been spoken about in every Skin Diaries and Trash Talk so I won't ramble on about it.

Ardell Brush on Lash Adhesive

This is super glue for false lashes. Whenever I wear individuals they could easily last three days because this glue is that good!! It doesn't give my eyes an allergic reaction like the Duo glue does and I love the packaging, makes applying lashes so much easier. I already have a back up and will always only use this lash glue.

Iluka Fina Line Eye Serum & Hydrating Toner Mist

Full review of both these products here.

Chi Chi 3D Magic Lash

I am still on the search for my perfect mascara but this one did come close. It has an hourglass style wand with plastic bristles. I may repurchase this in the future but not for now. It is great for length moreso than volume.

Healthy Care All Natural Paw Paw Lip Balm

Like coconut oil, paw paw is a staple. At least my actual skin isn't allergic to this!! I am sure you all know about the wonders of paw paw ointment so I won't go into it but it is amazing and I do have other paw paw on hand. This one specifically comes with a lip applicator nozzle so it is great as a handbag lip balm to apply throughout the day.

Home Health Goji berry eye cream

The never ending and super hydrating eye cream. It is nearly impossible to use this up because you only need the tiniest amount. I forget to use eye cream every night so unfortunately this expired before I was able to use it all but it really hydrated my undereyes like no other cream has. It absorbs well and isn't thick despite it being hydrating. 

Essence Eyebrow Designer

A great affordable eyebrow pencil, especially if you are only starting out. If you do let this get blunt it can rip out some brow hairs. It gave my brows a natural yet defined look when sharpened. I won't repurchase this as I have other products I love a lot more (NYX EYEBROW CAKE POWDER!).

Hurraw! Vanilla Bean Lip Balm

Another product that is a popular item in my beauty collection. It has been mentioned in previous trash talks so I'm sure you know all about it.

Oblepikha Siberica Professional Intensive Hydration Shampoo

If you suffer from dull dry hair then this shampoo will work wonders. Paired with the conditioner it was too hydrating for my hair and left it a little oily looking or in fact, it got oily a little faster than usual. In the future I will only use one or the other and not both in conjunction.

Food For Your Skin Face Scrub

Another product that passed its expiry. This natural made and local market bought scrub irritated my skin a little and I may have had an allergic reaction. I purchased it last year and only used it a few times so don't actually have a proper opinion on it.

I love homemade skin care but my skin doesn't like a lot of oils so I need to be careful with ingredients. But I always recommend you try out local made products because you are helping out your community and could find an amazing product!! 

That brings me to the end of my 5th trash talk. It is shorter than my last one and I look forward to my next. What products have you used up recently? Or, have you tried any of the products I've mentioned above?

Non CF
Max Factor Masterpiece Glamour Extensions mascara
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation (wish this brand were CF)
Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask
Colgate Total Pro Clean Breath (HATE THIS! Made my teeth very sensitive)
Benefit Gimme Brow

*I couldn't find ANY information on the Everyday Bouncy facial mask. I received it in a beauty box a while back and have only found that it is sold on eBay. It is made in Korea and the writing is in Korean so I can only assume it is tested on animals. I don't recommend this mask anyway if you come across it. There are so many sheet masks and they all do the same thing. In fact this one wasn't even made properly and didn't have the complete sheet. The eye holes were in the incorrect spot and it did not do much for my skin.*

For the past two months I have dedicated myself to only wearing powder foundations. There are many benefits but my main reason was that I needed coverage while still letting my skin breathe. I alternated between three, two of which are natural however, all three are cruelty free. The powdery assortment included Nude by Nature, Antipodes and Australis.

The first powder foundation in the arena is one that I have actually used up completely and had to repurchase - Nude by Nature Mineral Cover ($39.95). This foundation provides any coverage you desire. When first applied it gives a sheer undetectable layer which can easily be built up to a medium or even *almost* full coverage.

To apply I used a Dusty Girl's kabuki brush which worked best when packing on the powder and buffing it into the skin. If you have dry patches, like me, then this is the only one I found to cling to them. This could be avoided by using a lot of moisturiser or a hydrating primer. It only clung to my dryness after a few hours of wear so this did not really bother me. In terms of lasting power (and this goes for all three) it lasted fine for 8+ hours and never felt heavy on the skin. This could be because my skin is on the dryer side.

Nude by Nature also came out with more shades for this powder foundation so you should be able to find your match! I currently am using the shade 'beige'.

Next up is *spoiler alert* my favourite of the bunch, the Antipodes Performance Plus Mineral Foundation ($39.95). I have the shade 'medium beige' in this and it is too dark for me to use at the moment. If I use my gradual tanner (by Uni Organics) twice then this matches me!!
This is the powder foundation that instantly gives you a medium to full coverage. I can build this up (again with a kabuki brush, this is my favourite way to apply them) to an extreme full coverage. The other two allow a bit of my scarring to peak through but not this one. It completely takes over any liquid foundation I own and is perfect for daily use as it is natural and has SPF. Lastly, this foundation really does give a flawless and skin-like appearance as it never enhances any dryness and barely creases in my smile lines.

Last but not least is the ever so popular, Australis Fresh and Flawless powder in 'deep natural' ($12.95). This powder foundation is not loose like the other two and I believe its main intention is to be used over liquid foundation to boost the coverage. If you do want a "full coverage setting powder" (MAC powder dupe) then this will also work amazingly for that.

In saying that, it can be used alone and again built up to a medium/almost full coverage. To apply this one I prefer to use a flat top brush (similar to this) to really press into the skin and pack on the coverage. I don't find this one to cling to any dry patches, unless my skin is super dry and everything would cling to it anyway. This powder, unlike the previous two doesn't have SPF so it is the best option if you wanted to purchase a powder foundation that will look good in flash photography.

Overall I have been loving reaching for my powder foundation over liquids. I have found that my skin is looking and feeling better because I'm using less layers yet achieving my desired coverage. If you have dry skin don't avoid powder foundations because there are a lot out there and they all aren't drying. The one that gives my skin the most matte finish is the Australis option so if your skin is on the oily side that would probably be best. Although any three could work for any skin type as you can always play around with skin prep and primers. I hope you found this review helpful and I challenge you to put the liquid away and use powders too! Let me know how it works out if you do or leave a comment if you have ever tried any of these three powders before 😄

For my third online lookbook I decided to challenge myself. I chose a celebrity - Gigi Hadid - and will show you similar pieces at a much more affordable price. I hope this post will be helpful/inspirational and it was definitely a lot of fun to do!

Outfit 1

Top $20

Pants $42

Shoes $99.95

Outfit 2

Dress $151.83
Jacket $80
Sneakers $41.50

Outfit 3

Shoes $17
Top (DIY distressing) $12
Jeans $69.95
Jacket $99

Outfit 4

Shoes $69.95
Shirt $50
Sunglasses $2.29
Leggings $8
Jumper $24

Disclaimer: Please remember these outfits are not exact as they are only inspired. Leave any comments for future lookbook requests below.

I feel like there are always hidden gems in every store and in Priceline there is no exception. I was browsing the shelves for a new cruelty free foundation and came across a very affordable one by Savvy. I wasn't able to find any reviews and never hear anyone talking about this brand so I thought I'd take a chance and purchase it.

Savvy only offer two foundations in their range. The one I opted for is their Perfect Base Liquid Foundation ($8.99 AUD). The only information I could find on this foundation are the claims Priceline have to offer:

"A buildable medium coverage liquid foundation that's easy to blend creating a smooth and natural finish. Perfect for day and night, this foundation is truly the perfect base!"

Also, here is what the back of the bottle has to say + ingredients:

What made my purchase this foundation is number 1, the packaging. It reminds me a lot of the Nars All Day Luminous Weightless (I think that's what it's called?) foundation. I know that Nars foundation wouldn't work with my dryer skin type so I thought $9 is a lot more easier on the wallet if it doesn't work out. Second reason was the claims of a medium and natural finish. I have a lot of acne scarring but I am starting to lessen up the coverage lately and I also prefer a natural finish - dewy enhances my pimples and matte is just wayyyy too drying. Last but not least was the price point, I mean if this became my holy grail foundation I would be more than happy to go and repurchase it!

Shades
I wanted to get the biggest negative out of the way now. This foundation only comes in a variety of 6 shades. The lightest shade is not very light and the deepest shade isn't very deep. In saying this I don't think my Priceline had the lightest shade, Ivory, in stock. However, looking online it looks to be pink toned. I purchased the shade Fresh Beige which has a golden/orange undertone. It suits me perfectly during summer however is too dark for my winter skin tone. This can be fixed by mixing it with another (lighter) foundation such as the NYX total control drops (review here) or I could add a thin layer of fake tan.

I will add in an unedited image of the shade - Fresh Beige - the only editing was whitening the background so it would look more cohesive when posted to my Instagram or blog. The photo was taken with no flash in natural day light.

Review
Straight away I can agree with the natural finish and medium coverage claims. Although, to achieve a medium coverage I'd recommend you apply the foundation using a dense brush. You can really sheer this foundation out depending on how you apply it but if you do have problem areas it can be built up to a medium coverage. To classify as full coverage you would need to either use a lot of product or go in with a concealer, which is the easier alternative.

The finish is very skin-like, it is not drying whatsoever and isn't overly dewy. It sits very nicely on my skin and I don't find that I need to powder, although if I do it does take away some of the dewy look. If you have oily skin I would suggest a mattifying primer and powder to pair with the foundation.

In terms of creasing it does do it. It isn't as if the actual product settles into my lines making it look horrible, more so that my face looks naturally creased, mainly in my forehead because I make a lot of expressions and it doesn't really settle in smile lines at all. If that makes any sense? Since you cannot tell you are even wearing the foundation the "creases" look natural, not cakey or dry. Hopefully that makes some sense but this is only noticeable close up and you can always gently smooth the "creaseable" areas on your face with your finger.

I am able to wear this foundation for hours, even beyond 6 without it going cakey or fading. Usually foundations would start to look drying on my face however this one gives me the complete opposite, a nice natural glow.

Lastly, the foundation does not claim to have any SPF but does have titanium dioxide as an ingredient, this can cause a white cast in photos. I would mainly recommend this foundation for day-time use to be safe, also because it is very natural looking!

If you are able to find your shade I definitely suggest this foundation. For the price it works wonders and whenever I use it up I will jump at the opportunity to repurchase it. I am a little disappointed about the coverage however it doesn't claim to be full so this is my skin's fault not the foundations. If you don't have a lot of scarring (like me) then this would be the perfect amount of coverage. It honestly feels good on the skin, very comfortable and not tacky. I will be trying out a lot more from Savvy and get more reviews up for you all because I feel like no one ever mentions them!