A few weeks ago I was offered the opportunity to try (and review) some products from fashionaddict.com.au. I decided that I would create a purple cat eye look, rather than just reviewing the products.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I didn’t end up doing a FOTD Friday post last week, but I will definitely be doing one each Friday for the remaining weeks of my spending ban!

The products that I chose to review were the BYS Trio Eyeshadow in ‘Purples’, BYS Gel eyeliner in ‘Magic black’ and BYS Matte top coat. Obviously, I have used other products for the look, but I will only be reviewing the products from fashionaddict.com.au.

Fashionaddict.com.au don’t only sell makeup, they also sell a great range of fashion accessories, hair accessories, jewellery and even Facinators. (perfect for spring racing!)

Purple Cat eye look

Products used:
Maybelline Dream Pure BB cream in ‘Light’
L’Oreal Nude Magique BB blush
BYS Trio eye shadows in ‘Purples’*
Mary Kay Mineral eye color in ‘Mocha’
BYS Gel liner in ’01 Magic Black’*
Rimmel Scandaleyes retro glam mascara
Maybelline Color Whisper in ’25 Lust for blush’

Review

BYS Trio Eye shadows in ‘Purples’- I was playing around with this trio last week and I thought that the shadows were too powdery, but today I realise that it was more about the brush I was using. They are still powdery, but workable. Unfortunately these shadows are not very pigmented, so the colour pay off isn’t the best. I used the Mary Kay shadow to help with this. Overall, it’s an okay trio but nothing to rave about.

BYS Gel Eyeliner in ’01 Magic Black’- I have only tried a few gel eyeliners, so I don’t have a lot to compare it to, but I like it! The formula is creamy without being greasy. It applies well and blends fairly easy. The only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the brush that was included with it, I ended up just using one of my own.

BYS Matte Top coat- I had been searching for this for ages, but never come across it. I was a little disappointed though. I tried it over a shiny (but not shimmery) nail polish and I expected it to turn the colour completely matte, but it just dulled the shine of the polish. You can definitely tell the difference between the color with and without the matte top coat, it just wasn’t what I expected. I haven’t added a photo of it on my nails because the effect didn’t photograph well.

Spending ban update
I have only broken my spending ban for two makeup items since I started the ban (on September 17), I think that is pretty good! Of course, it made it a little easier that I could buy makeup for the upcoming Halloween swap! (even if the items weren’t for me haha)

What I got…
This Revlon set had a clearance sticker of $5 on it, but when I scanned it, it said $3! I always scan things at target, even when the price is on it because many times they end up scanning cheaper than the marked price (I take after my mum, with doing that!)

The Models prefer sweet kisses tin! I’ve been waiting for this to show up at Priceline since I first saw it online! I have swatched it and plan to post the swatches up over the weekend…stay tuned!

Achievement of the week- Walking away after seeing the Chi Chi mirror polishes at Myer AND with 25% off Chi Chi too! Also, not buying any of the new SugarBaby Cotton Candy scented items…the packaging is super cute, I’m obsessed with everything Cotton Candy (obviously) and I may have stood there for quite a while contemplating buying ‘just’ the lip balm haha

I am not sure what next week’s FOTD friday post is going to be yet…suggestions welcome!