TWINS: Pink Summer Beauty Favourites

My twin Jane (Miss Jane-O) and I are sharing our favourite pink summer beauty essentials! Everyone who knows us, knows that we love pink so after years of being known as the Pink Twins with the goldilocks hair we are pleased to present.... the Strawberry Sistas. We are teaming up to bring you some fun beauty inspired by our favourite colour in the rainbow, pink! 

Pink Summer Beauty Favourites

Hair Tools 

Miss Janeo: Stefan Professional ionic hair dryer (pink)

LaurenDayMakeup: GHD "Pink" IV Styler

Beauty Bags

Miss Janeo: Too Faced Beautiful Dreams beauty bag

LaurenDayMakeup: Wicked Sista pink beauty bag

Pink Body Spray

Miss Janeo: Impulse City Collection Body Mist (Paris)
LaurenDayMakeup: Australis deodorant body spray (pure musk)

Pink Perfume

Miss Janeo: Revlon Pink Happiness Delicate Moments Eau De Toilette

Fragrance Notes: bamboo, bergamont, white tea, red berries, freesia, pink cotton candy, white lily, Jasmine, white musk, sandalwood, patchouli, vanilla, chocolate.

LaurenDayMakeup: Mariah Carey Lollipop Splash The Remixes - Inseparable 

Fragrance Notes: pear, mango, raspberry, orange flower, Jasmin Sambac, Plum Blossom, Praline, Sandalwood.

Nail Polish

Miss Janeo: O.P.I Nail Lacquer (princesses rule)

LaurenDayMakeup: Revlon Nail Enamel (sweet tart)

Pink Blush

Miss Janeo: Too Faced Beautiful Dreams Blush/Bronzer Duo 

LaurenDayMakeup: Pur Minerals Hot Rocks

Pink Lipstick

Miss Janeo: Mary Kay Creme Lipstick (paradise pink)

LaurenDayMakeup: Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick (jive)

Pink Lip Gloss

Miss Janeo: Sugar Baby Gloss 2 Glow (moon-light) 

LaurenDayMakeup: NYX Megashine Lip Gloss (salsa) 

Strawberry Sistas  

MissJaneo on Twitter

LaurenDayMakeup on Twitter

MissJaneo29's Youtube channel 

LaurenDayMakeup's Youtube channel 

Jane's Pinterest Boards

Lauren's Pinterest Boards 

Kind Beauty Favourites

On my Kind Beauty Mission to make-over my total beauty routine with all cruelty-free and vegan products, I have recently discovered some amazing kind beauty finds. Read more about my Kind Beauty Mission here to find out why I'm so passionate about only using beauty products that are not tested on animals. These are some of my favourite Kind Beauty Products. 

ECO TAN Invisible Tan  ($34.95)
organic  100% natural  cruelty-free  vegan  australian made


This is my all time favourite fake tanner! I have very fair skin that burns very easy, and with the high risk of skin cancer here in Australia sun-baking is just not an option. I have tried so many fake tanners which always promise to take my skin from pale to perfectly tan but never seemed to deliver the golden tan that I desired. That is until I tried Eco Tan's Invisible Tan! All I can say is Wow! This fake tan is not only organic but it really works and gives me a beautiful long-lasting golden tan. The smell is really nice and after about 1 week my tan starts to fade naturally without looking patchy and yuck. I am so impressed with how easy this product is to use. The first day I wore my Invisible Tan,  I decided to wear a white t-shirt just so see how invisible it really was, boy was I surprised! There was no tan residue or stains on my shirt, I couldn't believe it! I would highly recommend Invisible Tan to anyone who wants to get a gorgeous golden tan without the damaging effects of sun tanning.
Key ingredients:

• organic avocado oil
• honeysuckle flower extract
• rosemary leaf extract
• organic aloe leaf juice
• organic chamomile flower extract
• organic macadamia seed oil
• rose geranium oil
• rose flower oil

Eco Tan  |  www.ecotan.com.au | Read my full Eco Tan story here 

YES TO CUCUMBER Facial Towelettes  (10 pack $3.99)

cruelty-free  98.7% natural  hypoallergenic biodegradable cloth organic

Before I begin my nightly skincare routine I always remove my makeup with a cleansing wipe and these new Yes to Cucumbers facial towelettes are really lovely! They are very easy to use and feel so fresh on my skin at the end of the day. They are available in a 30 pack and a travel size pack of 10 travel towelettes (which are my favourites - because they don't try out). 

YES TO CUCUMBER Daily Gentle Cleanser 

cruelty-free  96% natural  hypoallergenic certified organic

I really have enjoyed using this Yes To Cucumbers Daily Facial cleanser everyday to wash my face after using the facial towelettes to take off my foundation/makeup. The smell is very pleasant, the scent is similar to a fresh salad. It leaves my skin feeling refreshed and clean. I have always used foaming cleansers morning and night for the last 10 years and I have tried many different brands.. This cleanser is one of my favourites and I will be re-purchasing this cleanser and look forward to trying more products from the Yes to Cucumbers/Carrots/Blueberries range! 

Key ingredients:

• organic cucumber extract
• organic green tea extract
• organic aloe leaf extract
• sunflower seed oil

Yes to Cucumbers |  www.yestocarrots.com

NATURE'S ORGANICS Light Moisturiser

cruelty-free  vegan   Australian made  97% natural  fragrance free

Don't be fooled by the name "Light Moisturiser" this is more of a rich deluxe moisturiser. However it is made up of mostly natural ingredients including cucumber and shea butter and the formula has a very pleasant vanilla scent. The texture is very thick and just one pump is more than enough to completely moisturise my whole face. The pump bottle makes application even easier and very convenient for your bathroom vanity but not so much for travelling. 

Key ingredients:

• shea butter
• cucumber
• rose geranium extract 
• wheat germ oil
• natural vanilla

Nature's Organics | www.naturesorganics.com.au

ORGANIC CARE Berry Bliss Detangling Conditioning Spray 

cruelty-free  vegan  organic  Australian made 

Key ingredients:

• organic aloe leaf juice
• organic chamomile leaf extract
• ginseng root extract

I love spraying this cute pink kind product on my hair just after I step out of the shower when my hair is wet. It really helps me detangle my wild frizzy curls. The smell is light, sweet and fruity. I love this detangling spray, it's one of my best haircare secret weapons to combat those rainy bad-hair-days! 

HARMONI'S KISS Organic Girl Roll-On Deodorant ($7.99)

cruelty-free  organic  Australian Made  aluminium free

I have been looking for a really nice pleasant scented deodorant for a few months, other natural deodorants I have tried have left me a little on the smelly side. But after trying the Organic Girl deodorant in roll-on variety by Harmoni's Kiss I can honestly say that I'm really happy to have found this gorgeous product. Packaging is adorable - pink, red, green and white plus the natural blend of plant extracts and oils leave my skin feeling clean and sweet smelling. The sodium bicarbonate is the real hero ingredient in this product which actually keeps you dry and odour free for most of the day. I combine this with my Australis Vanilla Dream body spray (which is also cruelty-free) for a gorgeous sweet smell. 

Key ingredients:

• organic lavender hydrosol
• organic witch hazel extract
• organic aloe vera powder
• organic lime oil
• organic orange oil
• organic frankincense oil
• bicard soda

Harmoni's Kiss | www.harmoniskiss.com.au  | available at Woolworths stores 

BADGER BALM Coco Butter Lip Balm

usda organic  leaping bunny certified cruelty-free  made in USA  

This delicious lip balm smells almost good enough to eat, almost. Great for the girls on that endless diet... the sweet vanilla scent and chocolate taste (cocoa butter) gives you a dessert like feeling on your lips without the added calories. I love this deluxe lip balm and apply it almost every evening just before I jump into bed. If you have a real sweet tooth then you will love this Badger cocoa butter lip balm! 

Key ingredients:

• fair trade certified organic cocoa butter
• organic extra virgin olive oil
• organic rosemary and rosehip extracts
• organic aloe vera extract
• beeswax
• vanilla

BADGER BALM Vanilla Coconut Body Moisturiser (US$13.00)

usda organic  leaping bunny certified cruelty-free  made in USA 

This organic natural deluxe moisturiser is very nourishing and is perfect for dry skin. I love to apply this badger balm on the heels of my feet, on my elbows (they are extra dry) and my ankles. It's very rich and smells like a delicious vanilla pudding that leaves my skin hydrated. I really adore the combination of vanilla and coconut together, it's gorgeous. 

Key ingredients:

• organic extra virgin olive oil
• vanilla
• organic beeswax
• organic rosemary

Badger Balm | www.badgerbalm.com |  www.uncommonscents.com (international shipping)

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FAVOURITE PRODUCTS: July Favourites

JULY FAVOURITES 

I have found so many new cruelty-free beauty products recently and I wanted to share them with my fellow Beauties... So here are my favourite products I've been loving during June and July... plus they are ALL cruelty-free!

Original Source 

Shea Butter and Honey Shower Cream

This cruelty-free (fair trade) shower cream from Original Source smells almost good enough to eat... And thats because its made with delicious honey and skin-loving Shea butter which leaves skin feeling refreshed and hydrated. I love body products with Shea butter and this divine deluxe shower gel is now one of my favourites. Plus its inexpensive and best of all this product is not tested on animals. 

www.originalsource.co.uk

David Babaii Bohemian Beach Spray 

I love product because its free of nasties like sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals and isnt not tested on animals. You can also recycle the packaging so it's eco-friendly and also good for you hair. 

I use this spray on wet hair after I get out of the shower to create beachy, messy curls. It holds the curl, adds texture and doesn't make my hair crunchy. It does have a strong fruity smell which reminds me of summer. This finishing spray is perfect for curly or wavy hair and can be used on wet or dry hair. It's also suitable for use with hot styling tools like curling irons. 

St. Ives Apricot Face Wash

I love this product for 2 reasons; firstly it's cruelty-free and secondly it has a fresh refreshing apricot smell that is a really nice change from the usual acne washes that I've tried in the past. This face wash is has microbeads and apricot extracts that deep clean pores to help stop breakouts. It contains Apricot Oil which hydrates and nourishes skin. It contains 2% salicylic acid and it's oil-free so it's perfect for combination to oily skin. 

www.stives.com

Macadamia Natural Oil

This little bottle maybe small but as they say good things come in small packaging. This healing treatment oil works wonders to nourish and de-tangle my super curly frizzy hair. I love using a few drops as a heat protectant when blow-drying my fringe/bangs. I actually prefer this Macadamia Oil instead of Argon Oil as it has a really nice pleasant smell. 

Features:

• intense nourishment for tangle and frizz free hair
• hair that is ultra-smooth, manageable and shiny
• natural UV protection extends the life of color treatments
• reduced drying time by an amazing 40-50%

www.macadamiahair.com

Too Faced Lash Injection Mascara

On a recent trip to Kit Cosmetics, I discovered the Lash Injection Mascara and I can honestly say I was not disappointed after trying this mascara. I love the Too faced eyeshadows, so it's no big surprise their mascara is just as amazing. The jumbo mascara wand may seem oversized even for the average beauty user but for those of us blessed with naturally curly lashes it's perfect! The formula doesn't clump, the colour is very black and the formula is waterproof so perfect for hot summer days at the beach. 

Features:

• 3D lash coating technology - forms little tubes around each lash that actually plump and stretch each individual lash, building phenomenal volume and length.
• Curling Effect - fast-drying elastic polymer provides a "curling" effect, which helps to lift and freezes lashes without a curler.
• Waterproof - industrial strength formula will withstand weddings, the gym and even sad movies. Lash Injection wont come off until you take it off.
• Zero smudging, streaking or flaking - long-wearing day or night.

www.toofaced.com

Smash box Soft Lights Shimmer

This is an absolute beauty must have for gorgeously glowing skin! It's the perfect cheek lighter for fair to medium skin. I found this product at Kit Cosmetics a few weeks ago and all I can say is that I'm obsessed! I like to apply this to the tops of my cheek bones using my Eco Tools by Alicia Silverstone Finishing Brush for a soft shimmer glow. It's the perfect nude pink colour for my fair skin and best of all it's cruelty-free. 

Smashbox says: "Get a gorgeous lit-from-within glow with this silk-like shimmering powder. The illuminating formula softens the way light reflects on your skin and wakes up your complexion for a radiant look. Using powder brush or a fan brush, sweep across cheekbones, temples and nose, or anywhere else you want a boost of radiance."

www.smashbox.com

NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Salsa 

I recently purchased some NYX Mega Shine Lip Glosses from Makeup Geek's online store, and was so surprised when only a few days later they arrived on my door step. The shipping was so quick (and affordable) and which prices so low on the Makeup Geek site, it's actually quicker and cheaper to order these glosses from the states that to attempt to find them here in Australia. 

I love the creamy glossy texture of these lip glosses and the colours are amazing too. My favourite new colour is Salsa a shimmer baby pink which goes perfectly over my many pink lipsticks. These lip glosses are so highly pigmented that they can be worn alone or even just with a lip liner for a gorgeous lip colour. NYX doesn't test their products on animals. 

www.makeupgeek.com

VIDEO: JULY FAVOURITES 

Watch video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/d1eol2lCTtg

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11 Most Reached for Beauty Products

11 Most Reached for Beauty Products

1). Sunsilk Co-Creations Curl Booster Balm 

This is the product responsible for my "crazy curls", I can't live without this curl taming gel to kill the frizz and create my perfect shirley temple ringlets. 

2). Revlon Colorstay Makeup

This is my favourite liquid foundation for everyday wear. It gives a long lasting transfer resistant matte finish that lasts all day and all night long. Its give me full coverage and the shade I wear "Nude" is perfect for my fair skin tone. 

3.) Mary Kay Mineral Foundation

Since discovering the power of minerals 10 years ago I was forever in search for the perfect mineral foundation. I found it just a few years ago when Mary Kay launched it's best selling Mineral Powder Foundation. I use this everyday to set my makeup and it's perfect for all skin tones and all ages. 

4). Mary Kay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover

By far the best makeup remover ever... This is a beauty must have and I use it every single day to remove my makeup. It's an item I would take with me to a deserted island. 

5). Benefit Dallas Blush 

I love this Blush so much! It's a matte berry bronze colour and suits most skin tones and can also double as a bronzer. The box is not only gorgeous but protects your blush from getting damaged when travelling and the cute brush is perfect for precise application.  

6). Loreal Voluminous Original Mascara (blackest black)

I recently discovered this amazing mascara and now I understand why everyone on youtube raves about this product. It gives me long, sexy voluminous lashes and the brush makes application a breeze. 

7). Mary Kay Liquid Eyeliner / Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner

I always wear black liquid eyeliner every single day, whether is day or night makeup, I always want to define my eyes. The 2 best black eyeliners that I adore are my "old faithful" Mary Kay Black Liquid eyeliner which I've been using for years now. And I recently discovered Maybelline's Line Stiletto which is I can see where it gets its name from, this eyeliner will take your eyes from drab to fab in one easy application. Love it. 

8). NYX Lipliner (Natural) 

This lipliner is only $3 and it's one of the best lipliners I've ever used. It's creamy, long lasting and the "Natural" is a perfect nude for my skin. 

9). Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Soft Nude

This is by far my most favourite natural nude lipstick. The texture is soft, creamy and this lipstick is very pigmented. It's the perfect nude lipstick for fair to medium skin tones and looks amazing with dark smokey eyes. 

10). Vanilla Lip Balm (I love Avon and Soft Lips)

This item would also need to be in my survival beauty bag, because I'm totally obsessed with Vanilla. My 2 favourites Lip Balms are Avon Natural's Vanilla Lip Balm and Soft Lips Lip Balm in French Vanilla. 

11). Pink Lip Gloss - NYX Megashine Lipgloss + Rimmel Vinyl Lip Gloss

My handbag is always full of my favourite pink lip glosses and my two favourites are the NYX Megashine and Rimmel's Vinyl Gloss. Both formulas are super glossy without that sticky feeling and great value for money.  

FAVOURITES: April Favourites

APRIL FAVOURITES 

My favourite beauty products for the month of April! 

• Loreal Voluminous Mascara (original)
• NYX Lipliner (Natural)
• JLO (Jennifer Lopez) Miami GlowPlayboy Body spray (Play it Sexy)
• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser
• BaByliss PRO Argan Oil
• Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Body Lotion

VIDEO: April Favourites

Watch video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xAPiYOOCpnM