How to Find Your Perfect Everyday Lipstick Shade [Guest Post]

One of the accessories we ladies can’t do without. Lipstick is one of the primary elements that complete your makeup look. 

When making up, it is impossible to ignore the lipstick. You can’t imagine the difference adding colors to your lips can make. It adds more oomph to your overall look.

Yet, when you choose the wrong color, you mess the whole thing up. That’s exactly what choosing the wrong colour can cause. I was once here before, so, I know what it feels like coming out with this “what the heck!” look by everyone. Hopefully, this should guide you. before we go any further, let me state how important it is to know what your skin undertone is.

How To: Compliment Your Eyeshadow with Your Eye Colour

You can match your eyeshadows to your eye color using any theory, I mean, there are tons of ways to do this. The most important thing to understand is that you need to make sure that your makeup compliments the tone. 

There are some colors that will surely make your eyes feel like its radiating. Need your eyes to stand out and feel unique?

Here is a guide on some of the best eyeshadow tones that will definitely make your eyes pop and have you look beautiful. Hey! thank me later…

2018 Best of Beauty List

It’s that time again…I’m giving you the run down and all the deets on the crème de la crop (or should I say La Mer) of the best beauty products this year. You don’t want to miss this… 

These are products I used consistently throughout 2018 and consistently proved they are great quality, worth the price and I would definitely re-purchase over and over again. I warn you, there are a HEAP of skincare products because I got super into my regime this year and found so many incredible new favourites.

So this is the ultimate list of the best beauty products of 2018!

Drumroll please...

Kmart Makeup Organisation - Cheap Makeup Storage

 

You don’t walk into Kmart and only buy the things from your list…you walk into Kmart and let Kmart tell you what you need.

Kmart is one of those magical places where you go in to buy a new dog bed but walk out with a dog bed, new bikini, pair of shoes, makeup bag, 2 new sets of workout gear, skincare products and copious amounts of stationary… for under $100.

So I guess what I’m trying to say here is that Kmart is basically heaven….mmm yep definitely heaven.

So what other bargain can you snag at Kmart? Cheap makeup organisation for storing your makeup. Remember when clear acrylic makeup storage was so difficult to find in Australia and extremely expensive considering it’s a piece of god damn plastic?

Well Kmart is doing what they do best…taking a trend (albeit it 5 years later) and making that product available to you for a fraction of the cost elsewhere.

By the way this is really not sponsored…I just love Kmart. Don’t we all... So let’s get into these affordable makeup storage options from Kmart

$4 Lipsticks - Coastal Scents Lipstick Review

So we all know that you can get bang for your buck when it comes to lipsticks. There are so many drugstore brands coming out with lipsticks that are nearly identical to a brand like Chanel or MAC.

So when I heard about the Coastal Scents lipsticks and how they only retail for $3.95 each I knew I had to give them a go.

How good is only having spend $4 on a lip product! It really allows you to experiment with a heap of colours or try out something a bit daring that you aren't sure will suit you so don't want to invest so much in. Read on to see if these make the cut.

Brows On Fleek - BOE Beauty Brow Products Review

You may recall the in-depth look at Benefit's extensive brow product range from a couple of months ago (if you missed out, read the post here) but today we are looking into a much more affordable alternative.

The budget friendly brand BOE Beauty have released a series of brow products that will have your brows looking on fleek without breaking the bank. This range is called 'Pro Finish' and includes 4 items; 3 products and 1 brush.

Burberry - Like Velvet on Your Lips

Burberry are one of those cosmetic brands that I somehow never got around to trying until now.

I always considered them more of a fashion brand but now that we take a look at the direction makeup has taken, it's pretty much just another fashion accessory. Also, doesn't it make great sense for Burberry to create makeup using all of the on-trend colours that we see on the runway?!

So in this post I am going to be reviewing their latest lip product release - Liquid Lip Velvets.

Paint For Your Lips - Maybelline Color Jolt Review and Swatches - New Release

  

So I guess you could call me a Maybelline lip product connoisseur because I've been all across the latest releases for years.

Some of my favourite collections being Rebel Bloom, Color Drama Pencils and Color Elixirs.

Maybelline are one of those amazing brands you can rely on for fresh releases of new shades, formulations, application methods and all the latest in lip products.

L'Oreal Colour Riche Delicate Rose Lipstick Collection Review

A little while ago L'Oreal dropped a lipstick and nail polish collection based around a series of celebrities and their perfect pink. 

The theory behind this is that if you identify that you have similar colourings to one of the celebrities, then it's an easy pick of which shade might suit you most. So there's no sitting there trying on 100 different colours but the guess work is taken out for you.

At the very least this is just a gorgeous collection of perfectly pink lipsticks and complimentary nail polishes, seriously some of these shades are so stunning! Read on for details...

Top Beauty Articles - 4 Popular Posts

This blog has over 1000 articles published but some have gained some significant interest. 

In this post we're going to recap four of the most popular beauty posts that have gone up on Jordy's Beauty Spot. 

2 Steps To Flawless Skin - Garnier Skin Active Review

Nothing beats a good duo that makes your skin look fabulous! Look no further than the Garnier Skin Active range for two products that will leave your skin squeaky clean with a flawless complexion.

In this post I'm talking you through two products I have fallen in love with that work perfectly to remove makeup, and then provide a natural lightweight coverage.

Also side note, how adorable is the named hair towel (band? is that what you call these things) that Garnier put together...personalization is the way to my heart... really makes a girl feel special.

Minimalism Monday - Culling My Makeup Collection

Welcome to a new series on the blog all about 'minimalism' but this is going to be a different take on it since I'm putting my own spin on being a minimalist.

Have you ever looked around and realized how much crap you really have? Especially as a beauty blogger when you're sent so much stuff and have so many products / props / camera equipment for blog posts and videos.

So after reading a book on the topic and researching a lot online about minimalism, I've decided to take the concept on board and apply it in small but practical ways to my lifestyle. I'll be posting every Monday or second Monday as I have things to discuss about the topic and my progression.

 

Get The Look - Football Gala Dinner



This Saturday just gone I swapped my usual weekend attire of living in my active wear for a black tie dress code.

Really, who doesn't like an excuse to dress up? Even if the night ends with eating cheeseburgers in the back of a cab, at least you look like you have your life together while doing so because your hair is in place. Although not the same case with my lipstick, but that's another story..

Anyway what I'm here to talk about are all the details of my outfit, hair and makeup from the night. Spoiler alert: my dress only cost me $80.

The Ultimate Guide to All Benefit Brow Products

It's no shocker that Benefit have incredible brow products. I mean - Gimme Brow, Brow Zings, High Brow... these are all cult classic products that have been on the market for years and years.

But what happens when Benefit make a point of focussing on their brow products and release a branded collection to celebrate all they have to offer to make womens brows everywhere look flawless? A gorgeous chrome packaged collection that will make you want to go out and re-purchase all of your go-to faves just for the adorable packaging.

Guilty as charged. Well, I'm going to talk you through the tried and tested faves that I have used for years as well as some new products where its my first time trying them.

Hits and Misses - L'Oreal New Releases

Sometimes I stop and think to myself how grateful I am to work with such incredible companies. Receiving this L'Oréal package was definitely one of those moments...

You and I both know that L'Oréal have some bomb products and over the years I have only seen the value get better and the quality go up within the brand. In this article we are going to be running through FIVE of their new releases from all across the board; foundation, concealer, blush, brow products and mascara.

We have all bases covered here and some of these products are so impressive, you'll definitely want to keep reading (I mean, there is definitely a reason that I use most of these products in my everyday makeup routine).

Let's get into the lowdown...

(But also, let's keep it short and sweet. I just want to let you know if the product is great and worth trying or iffy and you could probably give it a miss).

Maybelline The Rock Nudes Palette - REVIEW AND SWATCHES

I love a buttery and pigmented eyeshadow as much as the next girl and something I have noticed is that you only have the venture into the drugstore to find some.

When I was younger and newer to makeup I had the perception that you had to spend a fortune on high end shadows if you wanted quality. But the more I have experimented with both luxury and affordable brands, it has become clear to me that you just need to do your research and you can snag quality on a budget.

L'Oreal Brow Artist Sculpt - Review

I'm going to be real with you all - I don't have very much "eyebrow" going on naturally. 

I have very light and thin eyebrows naturally so rely on the assistance of some great quality brow products to help the frames of my face out a little.

So when I saw the L'Oreal Brow Artist for the first time I was ecstatic. Not only does it put another great brow product on the market but it is unique in the way that it incorporates two application methods - colour and brush. 

Now let's get into the review on this incredible new product and why it is a must-try for your brows.

3 Reasons I LOVE the new L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt/Highlight Duo

In a world of makeup there are so many options on the market for contouring and sculpting and it is a rapidly growing niche. 

Despite this and the fact that I already have holy grail favourite products for this, I still get oddly excited when a new product hits the market.

The L'Oreal Infallible Sculpt is no exception to this and I was 100% sold when I first saw this in Target while in California.

This little beauty is one of the latest contouring products to hit the market. It's great quality and actually really affordable so it's a win-win.

26 SHADOW BLUSH PALETTE - COASTAL SCENTS REVIEW

The kind of palette you gasp when you see for the first time. This affordable yet high quality series of eyeshadows is a must have for the end of Winter and transitioning into Spring. 

In Winter I am all about those warm neutrals and autumnal shades like burnt oranges and deep plum hues.

It's the season for wearing eyeshadow because, at least in my case, it lasts so much longer than when in Summer it is melted within a couple of hours. I mean, if you are going to spend 20 minutes on an eye look, you want it to last.

Back to the point, which is that this Coastal Scents palette is the last piece of the makeup puzzle you need this Winter.

3 PRODUCTS YOU NEED FROM KIBI RAW MINERALS

I am a huge fan of mineral makeup because of how much I believe in good skincare and protecting your skin. It can be difficult to find good quality products that achieve the look I am after which is why I am excited to introduce you to KIBI Raw Minerals. 

KIBI are a brand that do mineral makeup right and have some absolutely incredible products that I have fallen in love with. I wanted to quickly run you through what makes the products so amazing and then recommend my top three favourites to you so read on if you're interested.