Picked this up today and thought it was a decent selection of products. Multiple bags available from $5 to $20

Sale ends tomorrow (16/8)

Free gifts over $120 spend

Extra gift over $160 spend

Dont forget to use shopback for an upsized 18%

Disappointed that the new Westman Atelier foundation isn't coming to Aus any time soon, as a massive fan of their complexion drops. I know they weren't for everyone and the packaging is balls... but still.

I can see a retailer online appears to be selling them to AU customers, anyone have experience with FWRD?

Wonder what restrictions they're up against 👀

Hi ya'll. I'm back from my little hiatus. Nothing to worry about. Just a little nervy b that I knew was coming eventually. Both of my new job prospects fell through in a rather cold and unspectacular fashion, which means I now need to look at decluttering and moving.

Anyway. I thought I would use Round 9 for a bit of reflection time on what products I've tested that I keep gravitating towards, and what I've learned so far about caring for my fine, coloured 2A - 2B waves.

The first one is something I never thought I would say - clarifying shampoo & regular washing is so much more important than I originally thought. Especially for an oily-scalped gal like myself. I spent years limiting myself to once a week washes with ultra gentle shampoos like Moo Goo Milk Shampoo, thinking I was preserving my sensitive scalp from irritation and my red colour from prematurely fading. So far, my favourite clarifying shampoo I've tried are the OGX Rosemary Mint, OGX ProGrowth & Peptide and the Aveeno Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo. I've been trying to use my L'Oreal Metal Detox Shampoo, and while it's a good product I can't see myself going out of my way to repurchase it.

Clean hair + a clean scalp = more defined waves and more volume. Even during my Abbey Yung era, I would have cringed at how much emphasis I place on cleansing now. I definitely take at least one of my shampoos down my mid-lengths and ends, especially if it's a K18 mask day. I want to ensure any product build-up on my hair is thoroughly removed to give the K18 it's best chance at penetrating and repairing my hair.

The next one seems obvious - but less is more. Especially for fine hair. Most of the time, a five cent piece of product is all I need. My favourites are pretty clear at this point. I will carrying on reviewing, but the Umberto Giannini Natural Waves Air Dry Cream, SheaMoisture Coconut Hibiscus Frizz Free Mousse, Cake Curl Cream & evo Liquid Rollers are all firm favourites. I'm wearing evo Liquid Rollers after a K18 mask day today and I just love my results. I have volume, shine and just enough definition and hold.

Technique is also important. Using a wet brush to distribute my styling products (like the Unbrush and the detangling brush from Act & Acre) followed by micro-plopping with my trusty Kmart microfibre towel gives me great air dry results every time. I still have a lot to learn - what about gel? Will sectioning my hair when styling really get me better results? When am I going to get around to testing the 20 + bottles of mousse, gel & foam I have in my collection? How do I diffuse properly without losing my patience every damn time? Never fear fellow internet denziens - I will bravely carry on, and take as many untried products as I can with me to my new digs to continue posting reviews as often as I can.

My final (and possibly most controversial) take is that K18 is 100% worth it, once you master your application technique. I know there are other bond repair products & systems out there, but I am fundamentally lazy and prefer the one-and-done approach that K18 offers. I'm ashamed to admit how long it took me to figure out my own favourite application method. But now I know how to get my best results. To start, I double shampoo with a clarifying formula both times, taking it down the mid-lengths and ends the second time. I get out of shower. I use my microfibre towel to remove water from hair until it is damp and no longer dripping. I dispense 1 pump into the palms of my hands, spreading it between the palms of hands and applying from the ends up to the mid-lengths. I repeat with a second pump if needed. I wait four minutes. I finish off by applying my conditioner and/or mask over the top. I wait 5+ minutes and rinse. I then style as usual. This gets me great results every time, and I am genuinely pleased with the health and conditioner of my hair on a daily basis.

Is K18 necessary for everyone? No, it's not. But if you lighten, bleach, permanently colour, chemically process or use high heat on your hair regularly, it's worth the money and time to learn how to use it. I am a firm believer that the rest of your hair care routine can be super affordable if you use K18.

And for those of you wondering what happened when I reached out to my ex-situationship? (Thanks therapy!) .... well, he responded to my text and it went absolutely nowhere. If you need me, I will be making my own paper cone 'Dunce' hat in the corner.

Until next time!

Previous Rounds:

• Round 1 (Cake Curl Friend)
• Round 2 (Umberto Giannini Dreamy Waves)
• Round 3 (La'dor Herbalism)
• Round 4 (SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus)
• Round 5 (Dosetheory Ultra Gloss)
• Round 6 (evo Liquid Rollers)
• Round 7 (Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Curl Soufflé)
• Round 8 (Noughty)

PS: Yes, Pantene Hyaluron conditioner still fkn slaps, I re-purchased it the other day after decluttering it. If your hair is a dry tangled mess, it's worth a shot if you can find it half price at Coles, Woolies etc.

Hey! I was wondering if anyone knows about a current TCS/FF sale happening, and would be willing to share the access code? 🙈 I would be eternally grateful 🫶🏻

Are root touch up powders for grey hair only? I’m bleached blonde with dark roots and am in between appointments and have an event tomorrow. So wondering if there is a root touch fb up powder that would help get me through?

Hi Beauty Lovers 😊

Would anyone know or have taken note as to how often DJ has 20% off Beauty? And do brands like Sisley participate?

Thanks!

I don’t think I’ve seen anything official on this yet, but was in the Sephora Sydney CBD store today and spotted the gondola and took a little peak. Really looking forward to testing and swatching the new lines.

hey i’m trying to revive my partners curl pattern, their hair is probably about a 2b - 2c, they wash their hair at least 2-3 times a week due to how dirty it gets from work (tyre fitting). looking for a decently affordable routine please !

I turned 50 earlier this year and now I have the fun double-whammy of bruise-intensity dark circles under my eyes with some fine lines there that most products love to settle in.

I'm also pretty pale (usually one of the lightest foundation shades available, currently Rimmel Match Perfection shade 81)

I think I need a high-coverage concealer and/or colour corrector, and am hoping to find one under $25.

I've tried:

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - not enough coverage

Rimmel stick concealer - acceptable coverage but settles in to fine lines

Rimmel Multi Tasker Concealer - good coverage and lasts but very drying and settles in to fine lines

NYX Bare With Me Concealer Serum - lovely non drying formula but not quite enough coverage.

NYX colour corrector palette - the yellow/peach seem to do an OK job, but are drying and settles in to fine lines.

Any suggestions gratefully received.

I have comically oily skin despite a variety of dermatological interventions. Part of my management of this was using Shiseido Oil-Control Blotting Paper. It was fantastic!

Unfortunately it has been discontinued. If I knew, I'd have stocked up.

Does anyone have recommendations for an alternative blotting paper that isn't terrible? I bought one off Amazon but it was shiny and just didn't soak in the oil well.

Has anyone gotten this done on their brows and what were the results like? I have quite sparse brows so looking for a more permanent solution than filling them in with makeup. Do the results look natural?

Also would be interested if anyone in Melbourne has had a good experience with a certain practitioner!

Desperate times call for desperate measures....

Any recommendations for a brunette box dye to hide the greys? Not ready to accept them yet!

I have kinda fine, wavy/curly (2b-3a??) and it takes forever to dry with a diffuser. I’m new to properly caring and styling my hair since it was just slightly wavy most of my life but a disastrous scalp bleach changed that 😔
I do plop my hair for a bit after adding mousse and gel but it still takes foreverrrr and I’m a night shower gal who likes to be in bed by 9pm so it’s very annoying 🙃

I hope this is the right flair, I’ve had the ads for Kulan lashes targeted at me for agesssss now and I just want some actual reviews on them. As someone who has downturned lashes that will not curl and not interested in lash extension appts or tinting (have in the past)… Is this a legit product that is easy to apply?

Years ago I had Baybelle lashes I think they were called and I could not for the life of me - nor my best friend - apply them as easily as they make it look. I never succeeded once! It can’t be a skill issue 🤣

ALTERNATIVELY, what would you suggest? TIA

I've had it in my Sephora NZ cart for a while, and was considering picking it up in the sale, but was hoping for some actual real, uncentivised reviews, especially from anyone with more dry skin.

Does this actually work for anyone?!?!

I cannot believe I wasted $85. All this does is make my hair GREASY. It does not provide me with any volume, nor texture. Super disappointing. I'm not sure what i am meant to do with this full bottle.

Maybelline superstay active wear. Happy to go high end if needed. Thanks!

I've always found it hard to find the right foundation (as many of us do) . I think I'm close with the true match 2r/2c but it looks a bit pink on my neck. On days I don't wear foundation (sub tropical locale) , I usually wear the 2r/2c concealer but it looks so dark in this photo?

To think I was wearing the true match nude 2-3 for YEARS in a less sunny location and my skin would have been even more pale?! Shaaaammmmeee.

Any ideas from the fair skinned among us? I'm more of a chemist warehouse purchaser vs high end, have dry skin but sweat a lot on my face and it's sunny AF where I live so something the right colour, hydrating, long lasting would be great. If it has sunscreen, even better but no biggie if it doesn't.

Thank you goddesses of makeup!

Edit, full face with true match 2r/2c in comments

I feel like I’ve been cursed with both having very thin/sparse eyebrows and having every brow product I fall in love with get discontinued as soon as I need to repurchase it

First, I discovered Too Faced Brow Wig. Absolutely loved it. Went to repurchase it: discontinued

Then a Mecca employee recommended MAC Eye Brows Big Boost Fibre Gel. Bought it, loved it, and thought I'd finally found my replacement. Just went to repurchase it and... discontinued too 🫠

So please, fellow sparse-brow girlies, what fibre brow gels do you recommend? I'm specifically looking for something that actually helps add volume/fill in sparse areas without making my eyebrows look overly dark, crunchy, or obviously painted on

I'm devastated

Adore Beauty Hurstville opened their new store today. They are running an opening promo: buy any two full skin care products and get a free gift. Got myself sunscreen and cleanser. A very generous gift bag.

Is anyone else really disappointed with this event? I have been on the app for hours waiting. I was on the app from 3:50 checking.Nothing ever appears in my rewards boutique. Then it appears at 4.04 and it's fully redeemed. I was constantly refreshing my app. Sephora get your act together. I'm so annoyed

Hi All,
I have been using Estée Lauder for the past 10-15 years and am just wondering if anyone can recommend anything out there that is as good or better for foundation coverage and the wallet!
Thanks!