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Hey everyone, so as I have written in a previous review, I was on the hunt for an everyday affordable yet reasonably good quality eye-liner. Well guess what, I found one.

The 'Australis Tiny Tip Eyeliner Pen (1.0g)' is a liquid eye-liner pen with a felt tip. It's $12.95 from Priceline which I thought was pretty good as I don't seek to spend over $15 or so for something that I will use up quickly as I will be wearing it almost every day.
The Australis Tiny Tip Eyeliner Pen
Ease of application: 
The felt tip isn't the smallest I've seen in an eyeliner, contrary to the name suggesting that it's "tiny", but it is honestly the easiest eye-liner I've used to date when it comes to application. You can form a perfect wing and if you make mistakes you can simply rub off whatever part you don't like and try again as it doesn't dry straight away.

The felt tip on the pen
Colour pay-off:
The pigmentation is also fantastic. It's a matte black which is something that I desire with eyeliner, so if you prefer a glossier finish then stray away from this product. You can see from the swatch below that it's pigmented, not the darkest shade of black, but still a relatively dark colour.
Swatch of the product

Lasting power:
I wear it to University so I'm usually there for around 5 hours, and although the line and the colour doesn't look as crisp and as dark like when I apply it by the end of the day, it doesn't crack or flake. I've noticed that after wearing it for a couple hours however it starts to look increasingly faded. The product decreases in quality immensely after this point, as after approx. 3-4 hours and onwards it will be extremely patchy and flaky, and nowhere near as dark in the photo. Ultimately, the lasting power isn't an issue for me because I don't need to wear it for an extremely long time. If you want something that's durable and lasts for a longer duration, then it's up to you whether you'd like to take the risk by buying this eye-liner because it's not particularly designed to be long lasting.

I have also noticed the product does smudge. I find black smudges where the product transfers onto my eyelid, and it's best to avoid rubbing your eye or anything of the sort as the product will come off. If you know you're going to be in a hot or humid environment then this is also definitely a no-go. Additionally, it's not waterproof.

Summary:

Pros:
  • Easy to apply (with the small felt tip pen)
  • Easy to fix mistakes
  • Pigmented - considering the price (when first applied)
  • Lasts well if you only need to wear it for a couple hours a day
  • Small packaging, you can easily take it out with you anywhere if you want to re-apply during the day
Cons:
  • Smudges
  • Not incredibly long lasting: After 3-4 hours and onwards it starts to fade pretty badly
  • Easily comes off if rubbed
  • Transfers
  • Not waterproof (not really a negative thing as the product doesn't even claim to be waterproof, but if you want that feature then give this a miss.)

Rating: ★★☆☆☆
2/5 stars
Overall I've given it a mediocre rating because the product is unlikely to smudge if you don't rub your eye area, however smudging is never good for an eyeliner. I dislike how it transfers, and the extent it fades after wearing it for a fair few hours, but if you only want to wear it for a couple hours a day it should be fine. If it seems fitting for your needs also then definitely pick this up, but if you're after a long-lasting eye-liner then best of luck for your continual search for a holy grail eyeliner! Feel free to leave me any recommended eyeliners in the comments or on my Instagram - @australianbeautyblog!

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What drew me towards purchasing this product was the fact it was highly compared to L'Oreal Paris' True Match Foundation. Considering this was on sale for a measly $23.00 combined with a prestigious $9 discount for Priceline members only voucher, I couldn't dare turn this down.


I chose the shade 130 in True Beige, pictured above. Be aware that the larger the number does not correspond to a darker shade. Most of you would probably be knowledgeable of that, but I'm mentioning it just in case. A family member purchased 140 - Golden Beige of the foundation and it turned out to be much more orange than my shade even though the shade I purchased (130) was only "one shade" lighter.
 
Shade 130 - True Beige


Shade 140 - Golden Beige
Quality
The consistency of the foundation is neither runny nor thick. However it's easy to blend, therefore its leaning towards runny. Judging from experience it provides medium to high coverage depending on how much you apply. I found it to be noticeably thicker in consistency in comparison to Rimmel's Match Perfection Foundation which contrastingly provides little coverage of blemishes or redness. 

Having dry skin on the front my nose occasionally denotes that foundation or any type of product placed upon the faltering skin emphasises its dryness. This foundation seems to unfortunately emphasise the dryness as it has a more matte finish rather than a glossy finish considering it doesn't make your face shiny. However, I've found the regions adjacent to my nostrils can feel quite oily subsequent to application of the product despite having a matte finish, therefore I always set my foundation with a transparent powder to relieve that oily feeling, my favourite being Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder.

The product is generally long lasting as I've worn it out every so often, with the product still prominently remaining on my face after a few hours. Although, I haven't tried it going out to a club or in any other environment where it's probable that makeup will begin to diminish over time so I'm not completely sure on that environment and the products' long-wear ability.

Summary:
Pros: 
  • Successfully covers blemishes/red blemishes on the face
  • Long lasting
  • Doesn't appear oily on the skin
  • Range of shades to choose from
  • Great packaging - maybe a bit large for some but the pump executes just the right amount of foundation
Cons:
  • May feel a bit heavy or oily on the skin 
  • Can emphasise dryness in some areas
Rating: ★★★★☆
4/5 stars.

Overall I'd suggest this product if you ever see it on sale and would prefer to save your dollars rather than splashing it out on expensive substitutes.


Alex xo

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Welcome to my insignificant abode of nonsense! My name is Lexy, I'm older than 10 and younger than 20, and from AUSTRALIA! (Or 'Aus' as stated in my URL, not sure if I regret that yet.) Here I'll be reviewing a variety of beauty products I purchase. I unashamedly admit that the frequency of my makeup purchasing expeditions has been exponentially increasing since I began to acknowledge the pleasurable sensation that accompanies turning myself from a generous 2 out of 10 to a charitable 6... and a half... on a good day. Make-up makes me feel at ease with my appearance and myself as a whole. My intention of wearing it isn't to attract the opposite sex, but in saying that, if it does on a rare occasion - well done to me!

I'm not immersed in riches as of the present so it's improbable that a large portion of products bought will be from the high end. If I suddenly find myself submerged in a bath (or preferably 10 baths full) full of $100 notes, then that option could be arranged. Otherwise, products reviewed will be of those only affordable to the desperately scavenging female population, scrounging for 50% discounted items within the darkest corner of Priceline. (The 'Boots' of the UK but I'm not sure of the US equivalent.. Walmart maybe?) No shame if you're sitting behind your screen sweating at the relatability of my proposition. Hell, I'm the woman in that situation pushing people out the way, tugging hair, and generally having fights over the last Rimmel mascara on the shelf. (Disclaimer: I do not support violence of any kind!)

Viva La Vida! If you'd like to follow my journey of honest reviews of products just follow me, subscribe to me, tweet me, +1 me..... wait..... what site is this?

Lexy xo
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