I am subscribed to 3INA's email list and received an email alerting me that they have launched new longwear lipstick shades. I went on to google swatches, as you do, and noticed there aren't many blogposts or photos out there sharing how the lip shades actually look. This inspired me to put together this post sharing how the shades I own look, rather than just an image of the tube.

3INA is an affordable, cruelty free, vegan cosmetic company. They sell a variety of makeup and make it a point to be inclusive and encourage the average makeup wearer to make bold choices and think beyond the "one-size-fits-all beauty definition."

I do own a few products from this brand, but like I mentioned above I do just want to focus on their lip range. I have excluded one lip product from this as it is their lip oil balm which provides a very sheer tinge to my lips.

You will also notice there is one shade without a name. This is because it has rubbed off and I wasn't able to accurately match it to the lipsticks on their website because they only show an image of the tube. I do know that it is their traditional lipstick bullet in a matte formula.

I own their longwear lipsticks (502 & 505), a shiny lipstick (206), an intense lipstick (301) and a matte lipstick (I believe it could be 411 or 409).

Out of all the formulations I own their matte lipstick is my favourite. It is a drying formula in the sense that I have to tug a little on my lips to apply it, but when it is on the lips it is not drying whatsoever. It is a very comfortable matte which feels undetectable.

If you have creases on your lips that typical liquid lipsticks tend to settle into or emphasise then their longwear lipstick will be your best friend. It is a thinner more liquidy formula than the NYX soft matte lip creams. I would say they are a hybrid of NYX SMLC and The Balm liquid lipsticks. You can also reapply throughout the day and it will never look crusty or weird.

The remaining two lipsticks are average to me. They are your typical bullet lipsticks that are comfortable and last decently well.

Have you tried anything from 3INA or do you have a store near you? Let me know!

I have also reviewed their 3 in 1 foundation, if you are interested in my thoughts click here.

I am sure I have said this before and I am going to say it again, buying foundations is my weakness. This time I splurged (thank you to a gift voucher I received for my birthday) on the Becca Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation. I remember KathleenLights mentioning it as one of her favourite foundations for dry skin. Usually the foundations she recommends also work for me as our skin tone and type is pretty similar, so I thought why not?

The Becca foundation retails for $72 AUD, so I thought adding in my review would be helpful especially since it is so pricey. On the Australian Sephora site it comes in 7 shades: fair, light, beige, medium, tan, dark golden and deep bronze. However, in store I noticed there was an 8th shade - porcelain. I picked it up in the shade fair, even though light had better undertones to suit my skin it was a tad dark and it oxidises slightly once it dries down making fair a better option.

So, what does this $72 foundation claim to do? 
It is "a flexible, liquid foundation made from pigments that blur and perfect to reflect your skin tone." 

The coverage "feels ultra-light and buildable, while it evens and perfects your complexion. Every weightless drop of fluid imparts subtle luminosity that blurs imperfections and leaves a soft-focused glow. The foundation features a curated array of flexible shades that flatter all skin tones."

"For flawless results, shake well before each use to ensure that the pigments and luminisers blend perfectly."

It is also formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates.

BEST FOR:
Normal, normal to dry, dry and very dry skin types. If you have combination or oily skin they recommend you use their matte primer and a finishing powder. Based off my experience, unless you are willing to play around with the foundation and blot, I would steer clear if you have oily skin.

The glow isn't too much on my dry skin and makes my skin look very healthy. I also find I don't need to powder, but again my skin is quite dry so there aren't any oils coming through.

SWATCHES:
This swatch was taken when I had my summer tan, hence why it looks so light for my skin tone. It is a better match to my winter shade however, it is not 100% as it has slight pink tones in it too. When it was on my face (selfies below) I wasn't as tanned as I am now so you can kind of tell I am a little more yellow than the foundation shade. Since it is a sheerer formula I am able to look past this though!

THOUGHTS/REVIEW:
Before I forget, this foundation is a water-based foundation so it works best when paired with water-based primers and not oil.

Despite it being weightless and ultra-light the coverage is there. If you've read my skin diaries and have seen my bare skin you will know I have quite a bit of redness to cover. In one sheer layer it evened out my skin tone and I was able to build it up on my cheeks which achieved a medium coverage that literally looked like my skin.

The foundation is quite undetectable on the skin however, it can cling to severe dry patches. Especially if you are silly like me and burn your forehead in the sun which results in it peeling. I think any foundation or product would cling to that sort of dryness/flaky skin though. It didn't emphasise the dryness from old acne scabs and it smoothed over my fine lines. Because of this, I would also recommend the foundation for mature skin types as it is super hydrating and luminous so it won't age the skin in any way.

If you don't like a pretty intense dewy look to your skin then you won't be a fan of this. For someone that looks dehydrated nearly every time makeup is applied I appreciated the dew and healthy appearance this gave my skin. Some review I read mentioned that the foundation settled into pores but I don't have large pores so that wasn't a concern for me. If you do then maybe keep this in mind or pair the foundation with a pore filling primer.

Personally, I'd only layer this foundation twice on my dryer skin type because I can see how it could cake up. Since my acne is already quite dry from tea tree oil or other treatments, applying too much product will only emphasise that. With two layers I achieve decent coverage without it looking cakey. If I do require a full coverage I would reach for a concealer rather than continuously layer on foundation.

The best way to apply this foundation is to use a brush. A sponge would soak up a lot of the product as it is water-based. It can take a little while to properly buff it into the skin but when you do it will look very natural. I am able to wear this foundation on its own with no other makeup and it just makes my skin look fresh and hydrated.

A slight downside to the foundation is that it does dry a shade or two darker than when it is first applied. It isn't too drastic but if you are thinking of buying this foundation try a shade lighter than what you would normally be and see if that dries down to your perfect shade. Like I mentioned above, the shade light was almost perfect for me but when it set it was too dark.

Lastly, I have barely have issues wearing this foundation during the heat. Sweat can make it look ever so slightly cakey which is why I don't really suggest it for oily skin types, but there are ways to combat this. The heat can make it look even more glowy so a little powder will be beneficial on these days.

I will attach an image of a 37 degree day when I wore this foundation. I was outdoors for part of it and I think it held up pretty well.

As you can tell in the third (most realistic as it is by a window) photo, it offers a very natural finish to the skin and lets your skin peak through. Despite my acne and redness it really does even out my skin without looking like I've applied foundation.

PACKAGING:
The foundation comes in a similar package to their backlight priming filter. It is encased in a frosted glass bottle and a bronzey lid. This foundation doesn't come with a pump like other foundations do, it has a dropper which can sometimes get the opening pretty messy. I don't love nor hate the application because I like applying it straight to my skin with the dropper but I do need to be careful not to get too messy with it. It is a unique idea but it can be hit or miss for different people, based off your own preferences.

I find the appearance of the foundation to be very luxurious which is what you would expect for the price. Also, you get 30ml of product, similar to other foundations.

Since the Becca Backlight Priming Perfector (review here) worked so well with my skin I did have high hopes with this foundation. I am glad the $72 wasn't a waste because it is a lot of money. I would suggest you try a sample before purchasing just to ensure it works with your skin and you like the glow it gives.

Colourpop constantly have new releases and I have no idea how the average human can keep up 😂 I have a decent sized collection and before I declutter a few items (due to them being old) I wanted to share some swatches with you all. My collection is mainly lip and eye products however, I do plan to dabble with their other products in the future.

*I included discontinued shades but state which ones they are.

Eyes
Pressed Powder Shadow

Hear me out
Matte white peach

Wake up call
Matte warm sand

Paper tiger
Matte mustard

Say I do (no longer available)

Time out (no longer available)

Note to self (discontinued)

Cloud nine
Matte plummy brown

Face
Super shock highlighter

Lunch money
Soft light gold

Lips
Lippie Stix

Skimpy (discontinued)
Cookie
Matte warm brown nude
Button (discontinued)
Oh Snap
Matte muted pinky nude

With the band
Peachy pink
Lumiere
Matte dusty mauve pink
Cami
Matte X cool-toned mauve
Poppin'
Matte X vibrant raspberry

Ultra Glossy Lip

Weho
Creamy beige

Piranha (discontinued)

Tight fit (forgot to swatch this)
Light peachy pink metallic with pink shimmer

Ultra Satin Lip

Magic Wand
Light nude
Echo Park
Warm peachy nude

Ultra Matte Lip
Platform (discontinued)
Midi
Pale dusty pink
Beeper
Greige rose

Clueless
Dusty mauve
Succulent (discontinued)

So there we have it, my current Colourpop collection. For those whom are interested I will mostly be decluttering the Ultra Matte Lips as they are older members of my collection. Midi, Beeper and Clueless used to be my three absolute favourites so they are very well loved. I've used a little over half for each of them. Before decluttering, I will test them out once more to see how they sit on my lips but I think their time has passed.

My favourite product from Colourpop are their lippie stix because I love the slim tube and varied formulas. At the moment I have two Colourpop lip products in my Project Pan, if you missed that then here is my introductory post!

Other Colourpop related posts!
Previous collection
Comparison: Colourpop VS Stila
Buy or Bye? Colourpop highlighter
5 in 1 review

I have been "pescatarian" for a little over a year now. I am leaning towards a more plant based lifestyle as I don't eat dairy or meat however like I just mentioned I do eat fish such as tuna or salmon rarely and organic free range eggs. I do plan to phase these out once my weight is more steady but I find I feel amazing after eating plant based foods.

This is a typical haul after going grocery shopping so I wanted to share with you all what I got, plus what my staples are. I will highlight my must have foods that are a major part of my diet.

What I got/must haves:

• Faux meat: I typically eat these when I am at a BBQ or when my family are having a BBQ. If you don't want faux meat, another of my favourites are veggie patties, especially chickpea or the beetroot ones.
• Frozen or fresh berries: These are great for smoothies, juices, bread loafs, sugar free muffins or even to add to my breakfast.
• Assorted vegetables: I don't really have a sweet tooth, I tend to crave carrots over a chocolate bar so I like to have a mix of fresh vegetables. They can be used in so many ways, my favourites are leafy greens.
• Fruit: I have already mentioned berries, they are my go-to plus have so many health benefits. Other fruits I enjoy and am buying lately is watermelon, mango, banana, peaches and nectarines. Bananas are another great fruit to constantly have on hand. You can freeze them to juice or incorporate them into lots of recipes. They're also great for an afternoon snack to fulfil any potential sugar cravings.
• Legumes: my main source of protein! I tend to have these a minimum of once a day but usually twice. You will see a simple pasta recipe below including chickpeas but there are multiple recipes for all types of legumes.
• Snacks: natural protein bars/slices like pictured above are also a great way for me to up my protein intake. I like to have these on hand for the times I am hungry but don't have time to make something.
• Frozen meals: these were actually a fail so ignore them. I found it to be way too mushy so I'd rather recreate it fresh myself. The concept is good but I personally dislike frozen meals. If you don't mind them then these are a vegan option.
• Coconut milk: or even coconut yogurt and icecream. I am off dairy for hormone reasons and I don't like the taste of almond or rice milk.
• Oats: I have this every morning for breakfast but you can also use it to make granola or add into smoothies
• Assorted nuts

Easy lunch recipe
Pasta salad with stuffed veggies

Pasta salad:

1. Cook chickpeas and pasta. 
2. Put spinach and rocket leaves into a bowl, add the chickpeas and pasta then season with Himalayan salt, black pepper, olive oil and vinegar.

Stuffed vegetables:

Stuff your vegetables of choice with bread crumbs, parsley, oil and salt.

Cook in the oven until bread crumbs have a golden appearance.