A New Addition To The Family// Rosehip Plus CLEANSER?

A New Addition To The Family
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Rosehip Plus CLEANSER?

If you know me well, then you know when it comes to affordable skincare Rosehip Plus is highly raved about in my books.
 Initally when they first where released their range contained, a daily moisturiser, a night moisturiser, a rosehip oil and a rosehip oil pen. 
The one thing missing though was a cleanser to fully complete the range… so what did Rosehip Plus do?! Created a beautifully creamy, Organic Daily Cream Cleanser! 

Its super cute packaging is simple but effective as well as containing 150ml of product! 

The cleanser is actually mixed with their rosehip oil and contains jojoba oil and shea buckthorn to help maintain skins perfect moisture balance for radiance and comfort. 

It removes make up easily, especially the eye make up I found to come off very easily when using this cleanser. 

My skin felt extremely soft after using it which is so refreshing, unlike some cleansers where your skin feels tight after!

To summarise this product?

"Creamy, soft like a babies bum, glides on smoothly! A perfect everyday cleanser for me!"

For only $16.95 you cannot go wrong with this cleanser, and used in conjunction with the other products from their range your skin will be feeling and looking soft and glowing in no time!

Available to purchase online as well as in selected store http://www.rosehipplus.com.au

Want to have a stalk of RosehipPlus? 

Instagram: @rosehipplus

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosehipplus?fref=ts

Have you tried this product? How did you find it? I would love to know your thoughts!

I hope you found this post informative and I've inspired to you go out and try the rosehip plus products! 

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V10 PLUS

"One Miracle Drop For Your Precious Skin"

This is the worlds first skin supplement concept,created by Akiko Yokota. 

Their Mission: To ensure that the best and highest quality are delivered to cater to all skin needs!

Their Vision:Making V10 Plus a must-have skin care for everyone. 

Their Promise: Results are proven, being the main reason behind the recognition of V10 Plus serums over the years.

The V10 Plus skin supplements contain 5 KEY ingredients:

-AC II 

-Maullu Domestice (Fruit cell)

-Rose Damascena (Flower Extract)

-Ricebrand extract

-Seaweed extract

All V10 Plus products have…

No Parabens

No Artifical Colors

No Mineral Oils

No Chemical Fragnace 

Are Water Based

Are Dermatologist- Tested

Are Made In Japan 

Are customised serums for 10 skin concerns

Have Visible results in just 10 days

Provide colour therapy from colourful bottles!

SO WHAT DID I TRY?!

Out of the 10 serums that V10 Plus provide, I tried out three, The Vitamin A eye serum,  The Collagen Serum, The Hyaluronic Acid Serum. I have tried out these serums over about 3 weeks, focusing on one serum each week. My top pick out of the three would have to be the blue bottle, Hyaluronic acid. Here is a snippet about each serum I tried out!

Blue Bottle? Hyaluronic Acid Serum..

Deeply Hydrates and Firms The Skin, hyaluronic acid is ideal for dry skin or anyone who suffers dry patches. I applied this serum as you would any serum, after cleansing on lightly dampened skin (this helps the serum to absorb faster and deeper in the dermis layer of the skin), after letting this dry for a few seconds I would then apply my normal eye cream and moisturiser. I used this for my night time 'treatment' whilst using my normal serum during the day..

I liked the feel of this serum, at first I thought it would be thick like an oil (from looking at the bottle- prime example of why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover) Once I unscrewed the lid and applied the product to my hands from the dropper I was surprised at how light the serum was and how quickly it absorbed into my skin. 

Pink Bottle? Vitamin A Eye Serum

Who doesn't need some vitamin A in their skin? As I've been working a lot lately without many days off I am really starting to see this on my face, particularly under my eyes! I do use an eye cream every morning & night but found it wasn't enough. Thats where a serum is the perfect step to add into your skin care routine. Applying this after your regular face serum, letting it absorb for a few seconds, then going in with your normal eye cream is the best order for maximum results. I have noticed my under eye area doesn't look as tired so far, I have only been using this one for a week but I will defiantly continue to apply it morning and night! 

Green Bottle? Collagen Serum

When you hear the world collagen a lot of younger people tend to think "oh I don't need that, thats for more mature people".. incorrect, its never to early to bring in a few anti-aging products to get ahead of your ageing. This particular serum Strengthens the skins foundation, it contains marine collagen, which is fresh sea breams scale, it also contains marine elastin, As collagen dominated about 80% of the dermis and keeps the elasticity of the skin, plus decreasing in your mid-20s its important to replenish your collagen to keep your skin looking fresh and young!

This product felt light on my skin, as well giving a slightly tightening feeling, without being uncomfortable. As I am only 20 currently, I will keep this product tucked away in my cupboard for when I hit my mid-20s so I can appreciate it fully!

If you would like to give V10plus some social media love..

Instagram: @v10plus

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/v10plusjp

Website: http://www.v10plus.co.jp

So thats my review on the products! I would love to know if you have tried them and hear your thoughts.

Thank you for reading, I hope you found it interesting and learnt something new! 

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Haircare.. Whats new with Vo5!

Todays post is all about my current hair care routine which consists of these 4 main products (among many others) which I go back to day after day, week after week. 

A super affordable brand which is easily accessible (priceline, chemist warehouse etc), super cute packaging and providing quality products which are available in different ranges depending on your hair concerns… Mine? Dry & Damaged hair! I love curling and straightening my hair but HATE getting it cut.. Ooops! 

VO5 Smoothly Does It – Tame & Shine Spray 100ml

After blow drying my hair it tends to look like a fuzzy animal of some sort…not cute! So this Tame & Shine spray is fantastic to help calm it down and make me look human again. I read online that the best way to use this is to spray it onto my hairbrush and then brush it through once I have finished styling my hair, and I would have to agree, it creates a smooth look WITHOUT the oily looking shine some 'frizz' products give you. 

VO5 Smoothly Does It – Styling Spray 200ml

Im a user of straighteners and curling irons so this is a heaven sent!

You can create styles until your hearts content with this fine spray which protects the hair from damage up to 230°C! It contains a heat activated complex that helps protect from the heat of styling tools.

Smoothly Does It Shampoo & Conditioner (Heat Defence) 300ml

I have been loving the smell of these products as well as the way its making my hair feel! It feels healthier on the ends and looks more radiant once I've washed and dried it! 

So where can you get your hot little hands of some of these products? Good question… heres the answer:

https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/v05

http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/Shop-Online/873/VO5

As well as Woolworths! 

Follow them?

Instagram: @vo5loveshair

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VO5ANZ

I hope you enjoyed this little hair care post! 

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So..? Kiss me // FRAGRANCE REVIEW

So…? Kiss Me

eau de toilette

Today I am posting a mini review on an AFFORDABLE fragrance I've been enjoying recently.

This perfume is the perfect size for your handbag, at 30ml with a well sealed top you don't need to worry about any leakage!

The packaging is super cute and simple which I love for an everyday on-the-go fragrance. 

Soooo… The smell? The top notes of this fragrance are pineapple, blackcurrent and citron. The heart notes consist of Muguet and Freesia, and the base notes include musk and vanilla! 

To me the smells of the musk and vanilla really come through which I enjoy as I am a vanilla lover. 

Also available is a body fragrance & dry shampoo in the same line with the same scent!

This is available at priceline and online for a very affordable price! 

So...Follow them?

Pintrest: sofragrance

Facebook: au.sofragrance

Twitter: #sofragrance

Instagram: @sofragrance

Youtube: sowithattitude

I hope you enjoyed this mini review, if you have tried this fragrance before I would love to hear your thoughts 

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JAX COCO

Recently I have tried out a few items from a brand called "Jax Coco", if you haven't heard of it here is a bit of background information..

"The Jax Coco story began in Adisa after four coconut water enthusiasts- Jane, Jason, Alex and Max- noticed that while there were plenty of young coconuts (and even more coconut water lovers), there didn't seem to be any coconut water products packaged easily for consumption. In Asia, coconut water has traditionally been drunk straight from the nut. Envisioning a product that could make coconut water more prevalent in an industry filled with sugary sodas and artificial beverages, the found coconut water devotees, who all incidentally had the letters J, A or X in their names, formed the Jax team- a group with the intention to produce the freshest and best coconut water in Asia." - taken from the 'About Us' section on the Jax Coco website.

I personally have never found myself to be a huge fan of PURE coconut water and the taste just doesn't do it for me.. HOWEVER the Jax Coco drinks are combined with flavours such as Chocolate are a lot more appealing! 

I found the best way to drink these is to use them when creating a smoothing or juice in the morning, where instead of water you add in some coconut water. 

WHY JAX COCO?

Jax Coco is 100% natural coconut water extracted from premium young coconuts at their optimal stage of growth. The extracted coconut water undergoes a micro-filtering process to ensure its smooth taste and is subsequently flash-heated to preserve its nutritional value. 

With no fat, cholesterol or added sugar, and super refreshing! It contains only 70 calories per 330ml as well as being naturally isotonic with 5 essential electrolytes (potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium and phosphorous).

I have also been loving the Organic extra virgin centrifuged coconut oil which is premium and raw, as a  first step makeup remover. Its easy to use, and leaves the skin feeling extremely soft and glowing! 

WHERE CAN I GET MY HANDS ON JAX COCO?

If you are living in Victoria, Aus like myself there are plenty of little cafes that stock Jax Coco! If you are interested head to their website to find names and address' http://jaxcoco.com/hk/en/buy-jax-coco/store-finder.html

FOLLOW JAX COCO

Instagram: @jaxcocoau

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaxcocoau

Website: http://jaxcoco.com/hk/en/

I hope you enjoyed reading about something a little different from my normal skincare and makeup!

Makeup Brush Heaven+GIVEAWAY.. Ft.Emmabelle Collection

Heaven is a place on earth with these brushes!

Introducing to you "the emmabelle collection", a makeup brush company made with the highest quality synthetic, antibacterial hair! 

I received the "4 Piece Luxury Face Set" which contains OBVIOUSLY 4 brushes, a powder brush, an angled brush, a bronzer brush and a foundation brush! 

The first thing I have to say about these brushes is that they're SO soft, which i love because using prickly brushes is one of the worst feelings. 

Normally I would use my sigma brushes but these brushes have taken the cake the last two weeks, I have been using them every morning and am loving the results. 

The Powder Brush is super soft and in my opinion the perfect size as a lot of other companies 'powder' brushes are so huge which isn't my cup of tea. On application there is no fall out of hairs as I've found with other brushes in the past, which is fantastic as well as applying the product evenly over the desired area!

The Foundation Brush is my favourite out of the four, its unusual shape intrigued me at first but once I tried it out I was immediately sold. It applies so evenly over the face and DOESNT leave the little lines that normal foundation brushes leave (you know what I mean). A complete winner in my eyes and I will most defiantly continue to use this in my daily routine. 

The Bronzer Brush again is a winner in my eyes. The feel is again extremely soft and applies the bronzer without looking 'muddy' or 'cakey', I think this is due to the pointed shape of the brush head. 

The Angled Brush which I am using for blush application is perfectly designed for the apples of the cheeks and easily glides up for a flawless application. 

At this stage Emmabelle collection sells this '4 piece luxury face set' on their website which retails for $89.95 but currently have a special introductory price of $49.95. They also have a new set coming soon which consists of 8 'Essential' brushes for only $24.95! 

All brushes are available through their website http://www.emmabellecollection.com

A SPECIAL GIVEAWAY FOR MY READERS AND FOLLOWERS! 

I am holding a giveaway with Emmabelle Collection on my Instagram account (@vicbyrnebeauty), In which one lucky follower will win THIS 4 PIECE LUXURY FACE SET (worth $89.95)

The rules are as follows:

1.Repost the giveaway photo and hashtag #emmabellegiveaway 

2. Make sure you are following me (@vicbyrnebeauty) and Emmabelle Collection (@emmabellecollection) 

3. Tag 2 friends in your repost

Winner will be chosen at random announced ONE WEEK from the giveaway photo been posted to Instagram!

SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED BEAUTIES! 

I hope you enjoyed this post and I look forward to hosting this giveaway for you all! 

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PONI COSMETICS.. no ponies were harmed during the process (don't stress)

Poni Cosmetics I first saw at the Beauty and Wellness Expo in Sydney 2014, I remember seeing huge pink boards that said PONI COSMETICS.. I had no idea what all the fuss and the lengthy lines were about. So I headed over to have a look, they had a lot of products for brows and lashes. One in particular I remember seeing was the "Lash Growth Serum" which looks fascinating. 

Unfortunately on the day I was a bit strapped for cash so I was unable to purchase anything but a few of my friends did get some goodies! 

If you haven't heard of Poni, it is an Australian owned company (YES!), The owner/ creator Evette has worked in many avenues in the beauty industry and really knows what her clients want for their eyebrows and eyelashes! Hence the brand based around those two areas. 

You are able to purchase their products through their website OR through stockists (Visit http://ponicosmetics.com.au to check the closest to you).

So lets get down to business, Today I am introducing to you two products from Ponis range.. 

NUMBER ONE.. we have the "Brow Magic" Perfect brows made easy eyebrow crayon in a twistable pen, with a eyebrow brush on the opposite end, perfect for everyday use! NUMBER TWO.. The iconic "The White Knight" Mascara, which is aimed at helping to resurrect skinny and short lashes. 

NUMBER 1.. Brow Magic!

The colour is perfect for me, although it is only available in the one colour it is very build able for those wanting a heavy or more defined brow. The product contains Biotin which helps to re-grow dormant hair follicles, it is extremely easy to use and doesn't need sharpening. On their website they advised you warm the product in your hand for a few seconds if it has been in a cool area, as this will make the product glide on smoothly. 

I find this to be almost identical in colour and texture to my Mac brow crayon for a fraction of the price ($29 AUD)!

 I am not a huge fan personally (ON ME, most people can rock defined brows) of fully defined, really filled in brows purely because I feel like it makes my face look so heavy and I look angry (I have a resting bitch face, sorry). So the way this product is extremely easy to apply and I can build it to a look that works for me is SO fantastic. 

NUMBER 2.. THE WHITE KNIGHT MASCARA

This mascara was really fascinating to me as I have never tried a "two-step mascara".. well thats what I call them. The concept of this mascara is to "Rescuing Skinny & Short Lashes", I am lucky enough to have quite long eyelashes naturally but never the less I really enjoyed and was super impressed with the result. Initially I curled my lashes and then went in bottom wand for "Volume", evenly distributing it amongst the lashes, then after a few seconds I apply the top wand for "Length". 

I have included a photo of the steps and the end result (Left with the mascara- Right with no mascara). This mascara is NOT CLUMPY AT ALL which I love, there is nothing worse than when you find a formula of a mascara you like but its clumpy! 

This mascara also contains Peptide, Biotin and L-Arginine which are growth ingredients, which is the first of its kind. It is a semi-waterproof formula which is said to cause NO PANDA EYES! This Mascara which contains TWO mascaras for your convenience, retailing at $30! BOOM.. DRUGSTORE PRICE, HIGH END PRODUCT.

Both these products are Australian and are available through  http://ponicosmetics.com.au

Be sure to follow Poni on social media to keep up with all their pretty posts!

Instagram- @Ponicosmetics

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/PONiCosmetics?fref=ts

Website- http://ponicosmetics.com.au

I hope you enjoyed this post and inspired you to pick one OR TWO of these products up! 

VICBYRNEBEAUTY 

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ROSEHIP PLUS.. I give it an A+

Haven’t heard of RosehipPLUS before? It is an 100% pure and natural Rosehip oil, free from preservations, colours and added fragrances and is for the external use only. The smell of rosehip oil is a true sign of an organic cold pressed oil that can be smelt on application but doesn't linger on the skin. 

It is said to help:

-Reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars

-Maintain skin hydration of dry skin

-Improve the appearance of dry skin

-Minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

-Promote skin elasticity and texture

So lets get down to the products:

ROSEHIP OIL

Initially I picked up the Rosehip Oil, which is Australian Certified Organic and Cold Pressed, from my work. I was in desperate need of some deep hydration for my skin, especially in the winter months where it tends to become dry and patchy… not ideal for putting make up on every day. I found that after using this for three weeks it had helped my skins overall glow and reducing the appearance of scarring on my cheeks. Ive almost finished my first bottle of this (the 30ml bottle) and will soon to be moving on to my second. I have compared this to the Kora Organics Rosehip oil, which is extremely more expensive, and you get A LOT less product (15ml for $44.95) and the RosehipPLUS oil came out on top, hands down. I personally, liked the texture more and found it was more hydrating due to its thicker consistency. 

NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM

“Blended with our RosehipPLUS’ Rosehip oil, this Nourishing Night Cream helps improve skin tone, reduce appearance of fine line and wrinkles, promotes skin elasticity and texture, while helping support a healthier looking skin.” 

I did enjoy the texture of the night cream, also applied with the Rosehip Oil underneath. I didn't find it made a huge difference to my skin but I did like it. 

HYDRATING DAY CREAM 

“Blended with RosehipPLUS’ prue rosehip oil, this hydrating day cream offers essential nutrients & antioxidant benefits. Leaves skin feeling hydrated soothed and aids in reducing the appearance of fine lines.”

I really liked the light texture of the day cream, as I am not one for heavy moisturizers. I trialed this for a solid three weeks everyday to ensure I could give you all an honest review. I did find that in conjunction with the Rosehip oil underneath my skin felt extremely smooth and hydrated. It provided a excellent base for my make up.

ROSEHIP OIL SKIN BOOSTER

The roll on applicator makes this product ideal to apply to spot areas of the skin, it's the rosehip oil but in a nifty roll on tightly sealed packaging, Ideal for travelling in my opinion. I have found over the years oils can sometimes leak, which is not ideal all over your make up brushes so this is prefect. 

RosehipPLUS’ products can be found in Pharmacies as far as I’m aware and are extremely affordable. For anyone wanting to begin a full skincare routine at an affordable price I would highly recommend these products.

Want to Purchase these products?

Head to, http://www.rosehipplus.com.au

To follow on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/rosehipplus?fref=ts

To follow on Instagram- @rosehipplus

I hope you found this interesting & informative. Do you use these products? Id love to hear how you found them?

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THE BEST & EASIEST HAIR CURLER TO USE..LUXCURLY

I HAVE NEVER EVER, EVER MANAGED TO CURL MY HAIR SUCCESSFULLY….can we just take a moment to look at the above photo! YES at the age of 20 I finally have it figured out, all thanks to LuxCurly!

I have quite flat & thin hair and currently have been a little bored with my standard straight hair, so this curler is a heaven sent. Luxcurly is created by Hanita a mother of three from Sydney,Australia, for women who want to use their time efficiently!

Luxcurly Lux Natural is a 28mm round barrel auto-rotating curling iron ideal for those with thick or medium to long hair. It features a ceramic- and tourmaline-coated barrel with PTC heating to ensure steady, even heat distribution. It also has an LCD temperature display and control buttons to allow users to adjust heat levels. While the temperature is set at 180 degrees, it can be increased to 220 degrees. The curling wand automatically turns off after 60 minutes, and comes with a two and half-metre long cable.

 It creates curls literally within seconds, Its auto rotating function means no more twisting your hairstraightner round and round and getting a weird looking flick 'curl'  NO thank you, I was so over trying this method and it failing time after time!

The design of the curler also makes it a lot harder to burn yourself all thanks to the new technology used by Luxcurly, the first company in Australia to do so.

I have never used a curler like this.. as well as creating super gorgeous curls it is available for the VERY affordable price of $119 AUD.

Luxcurly offers the ‘Natural’ wand which I am reviewing today, as well as the Luxcurly ‘Classic’, a conical shaped wand that also rotates.

If you are in the market for a new hair curler, or even if you aren't I suggest you get your hot little hands on one of these curling irons as soon as you can, the price and quality is unbeatable, plus the fact its dummy-proof (ANYONE CAN USE IT… even I can!) 

Ive been using mine every day to try something different from my classic straight hair down look, but just a word of advice if you are going to be or do use a heated products everyday on your hair I would recommend a treatment oil or heat protection mist to help minimise the damage as much as possible! 

SO WHERE CAN YOU BUY IT?

Head over to https://luxcurly.com.au/products where they sell both curling irons where they offer free shipping Australia wide and $10 shipping to New Zealand! 

Want to FOLLOW LuxCurly?

Instagram: @Luxcurly_au

Website: https://luxcurly.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luxcurly

I hope you found this informative & inspired you to add some bouncy curls to your life, Let me know if you have one or buy one, and how its working for you! 

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