Updates! + Priceline Haul

Hello there!

So I'm just here to update you a little bit! Life. I've recently got a second job for the holiday period so I won't have as much free time as I thought, but I will keep posting as much as I can on here.

Also, I've started a YouTube channel! Check out ZoEclectic, I would really appreciate it :) I have been wanting to make videos for a long time but I've only just got the courage to do it! Make sure you stay in the loop for more videos in the coming weeks!

On top of that I have a new instagram account so check that out and give us a follow!

Now that's the formalities out of the way, here is a look at my Priceline haul from their 40% off all cosmetics haul last week!

From left to right, top to bottom: 2x Face of Australia Blush in 'O Peachy!', Sally Hansen Insta Dri Top Coat, Revlon 'Whimsical' Colourburst Lip Gift Pack, Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder in 'Deep Natural', Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Concealer in '120 Pale', and Essence Lip Liners in '06 Satin Mauve' and '07 Cute Pink'. 

I'm super excited to use all of this (I've already used some of it and have been loving it!).

Swatches and reviews to come soon!

That's all for now,

Sayonara! xo

Japanese Makeup Haul!

Since becoming interested in makeup in the past year or so, I've been dying to try some Japanese makeup because of all the amazing reviews I've heard. So on my recent trip I made sure I'd done some research on the best brands and products to narrow my purchases down to the best of the best, seeing as there's an overwhelming amount of beauty products in Japan!

*sneaky photos* Look at how cute and vast all the displays are! I was truly in heaven!
Now without any further ado, here is what I bought!

From left to right, top to bottom:
eye mascara protector - Daiso
Fasio Smart Curl Mascara C in 'BK001' by Kose
1 Day Tattoo Waterproof Liquid eyeliner in 'Super Black' by K-Palette
Pore Putty BB Cream SPF 50+ by Sana Keana Pate Shokunin
KATE unlock one shade eyes eyeshadow in 'RD-1' by Kanebo
Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara
Clear eyelash glue - Daiso
Canmake Cream Cheek in '05'
False Eyelashes Natural Style in 'No. 2 Brown Mix' - Daiso
Maybelline New York Hyper Cosmos Trio in GD-1 'Lunar Gold'
Aqua Lip Gloss in 'Cherry Blossom Pink' - Daiso
Cezanne Mix Colour Cheek in '02' (pearl and matte)
Chifure Lipstick in '153'
*Not pictured* OMI Nourishing Anti UV Non Scented Medicated lip balm in 'Sakura Pink'

Woah... didn't realise how much I actually bought! Beauty shopping in Japan is definitely fun, but a lot of the time I was distracted by the super cute packaging of everything... KAWAII! And while I managed to resist buying things just for the packaging, it took a lot of will power! For the most part 'drugstore' beauty products are fairly cheap compared to Australia, however the Maybelline eyeshadow trio I got is similar to the pricing expected in Australia (this Maybelline product is not currently available in Australia, hence why I bought from a 'western' brand in Japan). Just an example of the price differences: the average price for mascara in Japan is around 1200 yen ($12 AUD) compared to an average of $20 in Australia. As expected, it's cheaper to buy Japanese cosmetics in Japan to avoid import mark ups, whether they be drugstore brands or higher end brands such as RMK, Shu Uemura and Shiseido. But don't be fooled, as with anywhere else Japan still has it's fair share of expensive cosmetics brands such as RMK, Shiseido and Shu Uemura.

While I have only tried a few of these products and have loved them so far, I want to give them all a good try and then maybe post a review of some products in the future!

That's all for now,

Sayonara! xo