Max The Unicorn: May 2020

Monday, May 18, 2020

David Jones Deluxe Beauty Edit Bag!

Hi guys! I'm so excited to have another Deluxe Beauty Edit Bag in my hot little hands! I got the last one and when my husband suggested he get me the latest one for Mother's Day, I was like, yes please! This is a bag full of luxe beauty samples valued at over $350 (including the bag) that you buy from David Jones for just $39.95. I love the variety of products and brands, and it's especially great since I wouldn't splurge on full-sized products of these brands. I love being able to try a mini version from a high end brand, not to mention these smaller sizes are ideal for travel (if that ever happens again!). My one tip would be if you want one of these bags, buy it as soon as you see the offer, as they sell out super fast! Let's have a look at what you get:

David Jones Deluxe Beauty Edit
~ large clear plastic zippered bag with black trim
~ $10 David Jones Beauty voucher (to be redeemed on brands featured in the bag)
~ David Jones Powder Brush
~ Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules Line Erasing Night Serum (7 capsules)
~ Antipodes Manuka Honey Skin Brightening Light Day Cream (15ml)
~ Grown Alchemist Anti-Pollution Primer (12ml)
~ Molton Brown Suede Orris Bath and Shower Gel (30ml)
~ Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenising Hydrator (7ml)
~ Burts Bees Night Cream with Royal Jelly (18.9g)
~ Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Renewing Dew Concentrate (3ml)
~ Loving Tan Deluxe Gradual Tan Nourishing Tinted Body Lotion (20ml)
~ Natio Ageless Rosehip Oil Cold Pressed (15ml)
~ Bvlgari Rose Goldea Blossom Delight Eau De Parfum (5ml)
~ Marvis Cinnamon Mint Toothpaste (10ml)
~ Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery (7ml)
~ Jurlique Herbal Recovery Signature Moisturising Cream (10ml)
~ Inika Lipstick in Mulberry (3.5g)
~ MAC Strobe Cream (6ml)
~ OPI Nail Lacquer no shade name given (3.75ml)
~ BioEffect EGF Day Serum (5ml)
~ Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau De Toilette (4ml)
~ Coach Dreams Eau De Parfum (4.5ml)
~ Shu Uemura Skin Purifier (50ml)
~ L'Occitane Reset Nuit Serum (can't read weight on the packaging)

I'm pretty happy with everything in this bag, with the possible exception of the gradual tanner, because I don't really use those, but maybe I'll give it a go? The toothpaste has thrown me and I'm not the biggest fan of that sparkly baby pink nail shade, but everything else is pretty cool. I especially love trying luxe serums and moisturisers and can't wait to try the Inika lipstick. I'm always happy to score a new makeup brush and I'm honestly thrilled with the inclusion of the Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide capsules, as I adore them so much! Also, this will be my first ever Shu Uemura product and I'm so excited to try it, given the hype this brand receives in the beauty community.

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Review: al.ive body Earth Collection!

Hi guys! How are you all doing in these uncertain times? Are you getting sick of every sentence ending in 'during these uncertain times' or is that just me? To fill you in, I've been baking a lot of cupcakes, trying to be more active on my Instagram accounts, watching Netflix shows (anyone else enjoying the trash that is Too Hot To Handle?) and we bought some toilet paper off Amazon (exciting! lol) and scored a free month's trial of Amazon Prime Video, so I've been watching a lot of movies too. Another thing I've been doing a lot is washing my hands, so I was thrilled to be sent a hand and body duo recently. It couldn't have come at a better time!

al.ive body is an Aussie brand created by interior designer sisters Alisa and Lysandra. Their hand and body range expertly combines product purity with designer aesthetics to stimulate your senses and shape your surroundings. They believe that being surrounded by beautiful things improves the mood and increases our quality of life. I love this! Lovely products certainly make me feel special and happy. Especially if they look good, smell great, work well and are good for the environment, such as the eco-friendly al.ive body range.

Harnessing the power of essential oils and native botanical extracts, the al.ive body range is naturally derived, 100% palm oil free, vegan and never tested on animals. The products don't contain any SLS/SLES or parabens and are natural and gentle on the skin. The name 'al.ive body' was inspired by the twin sisters passion for environmental causes that help keep the Earth alive and contains the first initials of their names. Clever! The girls also have a tree planting pledge with charity One Tree Planted, where for every product purchased online or via a stockist, they will plant a tree in Australia to help the planet thrive. This is such an amazing and thoughtful initiative! The bottles are 100% recyclable and the sisters will be introducing refill pouches to enable re-use.

I've been trialling the Kaffir Lime & Green Tea Wash & Lotion Duo, which comes in a matching tray, perfect to display on the bathroom vanity. This consists of the Natural Hand & Body Lotion (500ml) and the Natural Hand & Body Wash (500ml). These products smell amazing, so fresh, fruity and zingy. It's just a happy scent! You get a lot of product, so they will last for ages, providing great value for money. Some details on the naturally derived ingredients:

~ Kaffir Lime Leaf Extract is packed with antioxidants and uplifts body and mind

~ Finger Lime Fruit Extract is high in vitamin A & C and improves hydration

~ Green Tea Leaf Extract is detoxifying and has anti-inflammatory properties

The hand wash is a runny texture, but despite this it lathers up really well and provides a satisfying cleanse, leaving my skin feeling clean and refreshed. This doesn't dry my hands out either! These products are so well designed. Despite the wash being a thin consistency, the bottles don't drip or get messy at all. You're just left with the beautiful, smooth, perfectly-interlocking bottles on display! I'd highly recommend this Hand & Body Wash, I'm loving it!

The hand and body lotion is not too thin and not too thick in texture. It smells divine as you rub it in, and it leaves my body feeling soft, moisturised and nourished. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any sticky, uncomfortable residue or tacky feeling to the skin. That'a one thing that puts me off using body lotion, but no concerns with that here, thank goodness!

The Earth Collection Wash & Lotion Duo is Alisa and Lysandra's first release, and comes in three beautiful earthy hues. Along with the delicious Kaffir Lime & Green Tea scent, the other fragrances are Fig, Apricot & Sage and Coconut & Wild Orange. What a perfect idea for a Mother's Day gift!

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