| BeautyHeaven | TOP 100 | Beauty Products of All Time | My Picks |

Beauty Heaven recently released the Beauty Heaven | Top 100 Beauty Products of ALL Time 2014 |

Today's post features my TOP 20 beauty product picks from this years list.

Have you heard of Beauty Heaven before? 

Here's what you need to know. If you are a lover of all things beauty then Beauty Heaven is for you!  Beauty Heaven is Australia's biggest beauty database. It's the place for Australian beauty news, reviews, and a supportive beauty-loving community. I discovered Beauty Heaven when searching for a beauty product online & I've been a member ever since.

Beauty Heaven release a top 100 list every year based upon the rankings of products with the most reviews (submitted to beautyheaven ). Here are my top 20 favourites featured.

100: Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo

94: Benefit They’re Real Mascara

89: TRESemmé Heat Tamer 

82: NIVEA Body In-Shower  Rich Body Lotion

  72:Cutex Polish Remover

70: Rimmel Matte Powder 

44: Revlon ColorStay Makeup

38: Revlon Color Lip Butter

37: MAC Lipstick

33: Revlon ColorStay Whipped 

30: Benefit POREfessional

26: Estée Lauder Double Wear 

23: A’Kin Rosehip Oil

18: Maybelline Eyeliner

17: Revlon Just Bitten  Kissable Balm Stain

7: Maybelline Color Tattoo

5: GHD IV Styler

3: MAC Eye Shadow

2: Advanced Night Repair 

Number 1: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy

"Viva La Juicy is a delightful fresh gourmand scent that opens with crisp notes of mandarin and wild berries, which give way to floral mid notes of honeysuckle, jasmine petals and gardenia, followed by lingering dry base notes of amber, caramel woods, vanilla, sandalwood and praline. Just gorgeous."

What are your thoughts on the beautyheaven TOP 100? 

Are you surprised a perfume stole the No.1 spot?

Beauty Heaven rank the most-reviewed products of more than 14,000 featured on their site in order of star rating* to come up with a definitive list of the 100 Holy Grail products every woman should try in her lifetime. 

Are your favourites featured on this years list?

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| Romantic Spring Wedding Look | Top 3 Tips To Achieve Stay-All-Day Makeup |

When I think of makeup with staying power I look for keywords on packaging like "long-lasting" "matte" "oil-free" "15 hour wear" and so on. If an event is outside it's important to incorporate an SPF into your routine. Be it applied as a pre-makeup moisturiser, or my favourite, in your liquid makeup! Anything to save some time!

This past weekend I attended my cousins wedding. It has been quite some time since I've been to a wedding. After planning an outfit, I was left thinking 'What makeup should I wear?' It was going to be a long day of driving to & from the venue (3-4 hours), the ceremony, and a reception. I knew I needed makeup that would last ALL day long!

The products pictured below are my essentials for a matte, yet luminous makeup look. Perfect for long wear, amped up feminine lashes, and a neutral toned lip. 

Are some of your makeup favourites featured?

Products used for a Romantic Spring Wedding Makeup Look:

                               ♡ *BENEFIT The POREfessional Skin Primer

                               ♡ *Illamasqua Skin Base Mixer 'White'

                               ♡ Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF10 'Desert Beige'

                               ♡ Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer 'Light'

                               ♡ Maybelline New York Super Stay 24 hr Waterproof Powder 'Sand'

                               ♡ Bourjois Paris Bronzing Powder & Highlighter 

                               ♡ The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer AKA 'The Luminizer'

                               ♡ *ELES Mineral Blush 'Coral Sun'

                               ♡ Maybelline New York 24hr Color Tattoo Metal 'Barely Branded' 

                               ♡ Urban Decay Originall Naked Palette 'Sin' / 'Naked' / 'Toasted'

                               ♡ Maybelline New York Master Precise Liquid Liner 'Black'

                               ♡ *Benefit They're REAL Mascara

                               ♡ Eylure Katy Perry LASHES 'Oh Honey!'

                               ♡ *Benefit Gimme Brow 'Light Medium'

                               ♡ Revlon Colorburst Balm 'Provocateur' (red) & 'Honey' (nude pink).

TOP 3 TIPS TO ACHIEVE STAY-ALL-DAY MAKEUP

#1: PREP YOUR SKIN

Day to day I don't use a primer, this just means my make-up will only stay flawless & fresh for a limited amount of time. BUT if I need stay-all-day makeup - primer is key! A primer basically works like a barrier for your skin, it smoothes your complexion and fills in any visible pores & lines. Primer creates the optimum base for a make-up look! The primer barrier ensures your make-up doesn’t slip & slide throughout the day. Pairing a primer with a long-lasting foundation and you’re guaranteed impeccable coverage that will last.

Try: Benefit's POREfessional Primer teamed with Estee Lauder's Double-Wear Stay in Place Makeup with SPF.

#2: POWDER IS YOUR BEST FRIEND

I have skin that tends to get oily through the day, especially if outdoors. It's frustrating to see time you spent on your makeup look wasted when oil shifts your makeup. Using a lightweight face powder will set your make-up and help to absorb excess oil, leaving you with a shine-free and long-lasting finish. 

Try: Maybelline New York SuperStay 24hr Waterproof Powder.

#3: OPT FOR A LIP STAIN

I know many lip products say they are 'stay-all-day products' but in most cases this just isn't possible. Instead, opt for a lip-staining product that will ensure colour throughout your day /night. Lip stains help safeguard lip colour from fading through eating, drinking and avoiding the dreaded lip marks left upon the cheeks of friends & family. 

Try: Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain. It come in 3 finishes and a HUGE array of colours for every look you need.

How do you ensure your make-up stays put all day?

The wedding ceremony venue was breathtaking. It was held along the riverbank of the beautiful Murray River in South Australia. A stunning cliff backdrop, millions of years in the making. As the sun set the cliffs turned to a bright orange hue. A truly magical day! 

What would be your ideal Spring Makeup Look?

Talk to me in the comments section below!

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| Fanciful Friday | Vintage Cosmetics Advertising | Revlon | Elizabeth Arden | Coty | Helena Rubenstein |

HAPPY FRIDAY to you!

Todays post is part of the Fanciful Friday series here on Profound Feline. Fanciful Friday is a series where the imagination and fantastical whimsy of beauty is shared.

I could not resist in posting these stunningly glamorous vintage cosmetics advertisements, including brands like Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, Coty, and Helena Rubenstein. They instantly transport you back in time and capture the enchanting femininity of 1950's glam era perfectly. I hope you enjoy!

Happy Fanciful Friday!

This weekend for me is going to be quite relaxed - a bit of family time, some shopping, and study too. BUT I will make some time to paint my nails in the sunshine, splash on a bright lip, and treat myself to a well needed face mask on Sunday evening.

How do you add a little glamour into your weekend?

I would love to know :) Talk to me in the comments section below.

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| Red Alert | Favourite Red Lipsticks | Lancome | MAC | Revlon | Arbonne | [Photo Heavy]

Hello everyone,

Thank you for the amazing feedback on my previous Valentine's inspired vintage makeup post. I love getting feedback from you!

Would you like to see more makeup look posts?

I hope you all enjoyed a special Valentine's Day. Single or smitten, I hope you were showered with love. I enjoyed a delicious & relaxed dinner with Mr W at our favourite restaurant (where we went on our first date). We sat alfresco and were able to enjoy the cool evening breeze. A pleasure after the heatwave we have been experiencing in South Australia of late. I'm very much looking forward to autumn weather.

Today's post is a feature ALL about my Favourite Red Lipsticks. In fact, it was inspired by the vibrant yet deep red tones of the roses I received on Valentine's Day! As soon as I lay eyes upon my roses, my mind instantly thought - Ruby Woo! MAC Ruby Woo lipstick is a deep, cool toned matte red & one of my most favourite reds of all time.

                          What are your favourite red lipsticks?

♡ *Lancome Color Fever Avant Garde Red 151

♡ MAC Ruby Woo

♡ *Revlon Super Lustrous Creme Fire & Ice 720 

♡ *Arbonne Runway Rouge

Left - Right: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.

Breaking into the red rouge world can be daunting......

Here are 6 simple steps to help get started:

• Be precise - Red lipstick should never be applied casually. Unless it's an ultra sheer formula, like a Revlon Lip Butter. A top precision tip is to use a fine-tip lipstick brush. A steady hand, and patience is a must.

• Accentuate eyes OR lips NOT both - Although it may seem a good idea at the time, you may end up looking over-done. Keep it simple by choosing eyes OR lips as the focus of your makeup look.

• Avoid deep reds if you have thin lips - Deep shades of red accentuate the look of fine lips. Instead use a sheer red lipstick in cherry or coral red for a flattering shade. Even better, add shine and plumpness to lips with some gloss over lipstick. 

• Prevent lipstick "bleeding" - Using lip pencil prior to applying lipstick is your best chance at preventing "bleeding". A final touch of concealer around the border of your mouth will also accentuate lip colour and create a crisp line.

• Consider the lighting - Pick a sheerer shade for daytime or the outdoors. In the evening, go bold and bright.

• Co-ordinate your look - Complete your makeup look by dotting and blending a little of your lipstick colour on the apples of your cheeks for a youthful appearance. But remember to blend blend blend.

• Avoid lipstick on your teeth - After lipstick application, put your finger in your mouth, form your lips around your finger, then slowly remove finger to shed excess lipstick colour.

Feeling bold?

Left - Right: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.

The Swatches

Swatches in Natural Lighting Bottom to Top: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.

Swatches in Artificial Lighting Bottom to Top: Lancome Avant Garde Red 151 / MAC Ruby Woo / Revlon Fire & Ice / Arbonne Runway Rouge.

Lancome Color Fever Avant Garde Red 151

• Availability: Hard to find. 
• Finish: Matte
• Color: Red
• Undertone: Cool
• Price: $39 AUD 

"Long wearing with no discolouring, this lipstick delivers a matte finish for a more natural look. It is enriched with jojoba oil which helps the lips feel moist after hours of wear." 

MAC Ruby Woo

• Availability: Permanent MAC line
• Finish: Matte
• Color: Red
• Undertone: Cool
• Price: $36 AUD 

"Ruby Woo is a blue-based red with a matte finish and nearly opaque colour coverage. It’s one of the driest lipsticks I’ve ever used. It does pull and drag slightly, but it wears beautifully. Is drying after a few hours of wear - a lip treatment will be needed after wearing this one. But sadly, I think it is worth it!" :)

Revlon Fire & Ice

• Availability: Permanent in the Revlon Super Lustrous line
• Finish: Creme
• Color: Red
• Undertone: Warm (Coral-Red)
• Price: $21.95 (Priceline)

"A very creamy orangey- red lipstick. It is very bright and feels moisturising on my lips. I think everyone should try Fire and Ice at least once! It's so accessible, wallet-friendly, and it's fun to have a lipstick that changes colour depending on the wearer & their skin tone." 

Arbonne Runway Rouge

• Availability: Permanent Arbonne lipstick line
• Finish: Satin
• Color: Red
• Undertone: Warm (coral-red)
• Price: $37 AUD 

A previous post featuring swatches and a full review can be seen via this link:

| REVIEW & SWATCHES | Arbonne Lipsticks in Candy / Runway Rouge / Jam |

"Runway Rouge is a ravishing coral red. This lipstick can be worn sheerly, or built up to an intense colour. It has a slight sparkle that is visible when you remove the lipstick. Runways Rouge is easy to apply, moisturising and doesn't feather on the lips."

Will dare to wear red this weekend?

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* These products were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated/marked with a (*) All thoughts and opinions are completely my own, and are always 100% honest & unbiased. Thank you!