The Balm Goodies

I heard about David Jones Beauty Book sale from a blog that I subscribed to so I decided to check out their online catalogue just for kicks. For the international readers, David Jones is a department store in Aus land which stocks mostly highly end/priced brands such as Clinque, Elizabeth Arden and Clarins. I wasn't expecting to find anything as I don't really buy things from there. There are so many great GWP for a lot of the brands that they stocked (out of my price range!!). I was so excited to find a great deal from The Balm which was spend $27.95 or more and you get a Shady Lady eyeshadow palette. What a deal!!!

I went over to my local David Jones at the start of the week to suss out the deal. I had a choice from two versions of the palette, Vol 2 and Vol 3. It took me more time to pick one!! To qualify for this gift I had to spend the required amount. I really wanted an Instain Blush but they were $26.95! Arg. The only other thing I had been eyeing for a while was the Time Balm face primer. So I got that instead. Very happy with my purchase!! Here's a close look at the products.

The Balm Time Balm face primer is a silicone based formula that is 'fortified with vitamins A, C and E, allantoin and bioflavonoids'. Once applied on the skin, it leaves a smooth surface ready for foundation or another base. I have used this a few times already and I find that it leaves my skin nice and smooth. It helps my foundation go on evenly but I'm not sure if it's different to how it goes on normally as I do my makeup before the sun rises. I also use this on my eyelids before putting on my eye makeup.

Moose photobombing.

I was extremely excited to get my hands on The Balm Shady Lady Vol 2 eyeshadow/eyeliner palette. I really didn't know how I decided on this one but the Vol 3 version had some more lighter shades I think. This palette comes with 9 good sized shadows and a big mirror. All the shadows have very funny names to match the theme of the palette. Makes makeup fun!

In the swatches above, I used two swipes to get the colour to appear like that. The shadows feel silky and applies on to the skin with no effort. I haven't used them on my eyes yet as I've been waiting to take photos of the products unused. All but two are shimmery/frosty. Caught in the act Courtney and Feisty Felicia have a matte base with some small glitter particles. Some of the more colourful shades will be great for spring! And perhaps for a wedding makeup look (yes?). I cannot wait to get more use of these products!

While I was in DJs, I also got their Beauty Deluxe Sampler Tote for $19.95 (with any full priced beauty purchased). I don't subscribe to those beauty boxes but I love to try samples of products I don't normally use or cannot afford. In my sampler tote were:

- David Jones Beauty Natural Regeneration Day Cream

- David Jones Beauty Deeply Purify Facial Cleanser

- Sk-II Facial Treatment Essence

- Molton Brown Toko Yuzu Bath & Shower Gel

- Elixia Firming Toning Body Lotion

- Roger & Gallet Soap

- OPI Nail Lacquer (pink) 

Plus (from two choices)

- L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream

- Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter (Cherry Tart)

- Bastiste Dry Shampoo

- Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser

If you haven't checked out David Jones awesome beauty sale, you can view their catalogue here (pdf link). 

Have you tried or want to try anything from The Balm?

Did you find anything from the Beauty Book catalogue that tickled your fancy?

xxx Kat

P.S. Wishing my beautiful friend, Laura, a very happy birthday for yesterday!

Outtakes

Can I smell this?

There's another cat down there!