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Beauty Review: Neutrogena Deep Clean


A deep cleanse is a great way to rid your skin of impurities and start the day fresh-faced. Grease and grime can build up during the day meaning your pores will clog, breakouts and blackheads can develop . 

In fact, oily T-zones and shiny, greasy skin are rated as the third and fourth most common complaints shared by all women aged 18 – 44. My skin is not in this category (I'm very much in the dry/dehydrated group), but I still tested this range out....just so I can tell you all about them.....aren't I just the nicest lil' blogger you ever did meet? Please, no need to thank me...just send cash ;)

If you feel like your skin is all "clogged up" or you tend to get quite oily, then this range could be what you've been looking for.



Like yoga for clogged and oily skin....ahh feel the cleanse.......omm
embrace the freshness........... ommm



The Neutrogena® Deep Clean® range features a formula that gets right inside pores for a true deep cleanse to eliminate oil, dirt and make-up immediately. There’s no residue so your skin stays fresh for longer. When combined with the right moisturiser or primer, your make-up (if you wear it) should last all day with little or no touchups. 



Even with my dry skin, after trying these products, I didn't feel that usual, uncomfortable tightness that comes after using cleansers for normal to oily skin. (By the way, I do have a review coming up for drier and "mature" skin types, so stay tuned for that).



What Neutrogena says:
Neutrogena Deep Clean - Cream Cleanser: The creamy formula dissolves dirt, oil and make-up deep in pores without leaving any residue. Your complexion looks fresh and healthy; feels smooth and soft from a deeper, more thorough cleansing. It also provides a keratolytic effect, removing dead surface skin cells that can dry, roughen and dull the complexion. rrp $13.99

My thoughts:
This is the best version from the range for my dry skin...a cream will always be better for me and I can still use it in the shower to rinse off.  I use this when I've been very, very bad and haven't removed my makeup properly. It has a slight menthol fragrance and left my skin feeling lovely and fresh. My make-up really did go on smoother. Not something I could use everyday for my skin, but perfect for oily types.


What Neutrogena says:
Neutrogena Deep Clean - Foaming Cleanser:This refreshing daily cleanser works in two ways to give the freshest feeling clean, that lasts. Firstly, the rich, creamy foam penetrates deeply to remove oil, dirt and impurities that build up on the skin. The foam also contains extra glycerin to preserve the skin’s natural moisture, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, soft and smooth. Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser also contains an oil-control formula to ensure you’re fresh-faced all day. rrp $13.99

My thoughts:
Nice, light fragrance and a very thick consistency (which makes it perfect for travel as it wouldn't leak everywhere). Pop a little of this into the palm of your hand and add a few drops of water to create a foamy lather, then massage onto a dampened face. I used this to shave my legs as well ...it left them feeling very soft and smooth. I love it when I can get different uses from one product. 10/10 for my travel bag for sure....now where to go...hmmmm...???


What Neutrogena says:
Neutrogena Deep Clean - Gentle Scrub:With a formula containing Beta Hydroxy and gentle microbeads, Neutrogena® Deep Clean gentle Scrub cleans above and deep below the skin’s surface. It exfoliates and dissolves away the dirt and impurities trapped deep inside pores. Now your skin can breathe again, so that it will always look super fresh and alive. rrp $12.99

My thoughts:
Fresh and fruity comes to mind when I use this gentle scrub. It's got enough "scrubby things" to get the job done, but is still nice and creamy and latherly (not a real word) at the same time.
I like to use a scrub before a treatment product, like a masque or serum, I feel the treatment works more efficiently for my skin. If you have oiler skin you could use this nearly every day if you felt the need...just never, ever use a scrub near the delicate eye area. K?


What Neutrogena says:
Neutrogena Deep Clean - Facial Cleanser: This effective face wash contains salicylic acid which penetrates deep into pores, dissolving, dirt, oil and make-up. It also removes dead surface skin cells that can dry, roughen and dull your complexion. rrp $13.99

My thoughts:
I adore the packaging of this cleanser...something about the amber in the clear bottle that gets me in a little cosmetic trance....go on, just stare it it's prettiness for a minute.....
OK, so you want it to perform too? geesh you lot are so picky!...Well it's your lucky day, cos this little gem has good looks and smartitude (another, non real word). The pump is handy for the shower and this liquid gold foams into a beautiful, creamy lather that rinses off for freshness and a deep clean. Normal to oily skins will benefit from this show-off.

My overall thoughts on this range: Tops for oiler skins that need to feel fresh and unclogged or for other skin types who need a little boost now and then. Great value for money methinks, averaging  around $13 for a big, generous bottles or tube, it's kind hard to go wrong.

If you've tried this range, what was your favourite? Are you thrown into a cosmetic trance like I am?

Let me know. xx



Disclosure: These products were provided for editorial consideration. 3pickles and Marnie have no affiliation with any companies mentioned and has received no remuneration for posting this review. All opinions are those of the author.

Smokey Gold Make-Up & Breakdown

Recently I had the pleasure of "making up" and photographing my gorgeous friend Anneke, using some flawless base products from Luscious Cosmetics that were sent to me to try. Breakdown of everything I used is below.....  



On the face
Luscious Cosmetics Liquid Foundation Luscious Liquid Foundation
  Luscious Cosmetics Illuminator in Movie Star Luscious Illuminator



  On the lips Rimmel lip pencil in Tiramisu Rimmel lip pencil



Bride to be
  Make-Up & Glow Lip Pan in Bride to Be (I used this on the cheeks as well, instead of a creme blush)


  On the Eyes

Maybelline NY EyeStudio Colour Tattoo Eye Shadow in Bold Gold Maybelline Colour Tattoo in #45 Bold Gold Maybelline Colour Tattoo in #45 Bold Gold


 Face of Australia Budge Proof Gel Liner in Blackest Black These are the new gel liners from Aussie brand Face of Australia. I used these (comes in purple and navy) when I worked on the Dolly Model search recently. FOA is a major sponsor and were very kind to give me a kit of their products. The built in brush is a good size and shape to make application easy. Would you believe that this product stayed on longer that all of the others? .... yep.


  Make-Up & Glow Eyeshadow Pan in Midnight Makeup & Glow eyeshadow pan in black matte


I also used MAC eyeshadows in Saddle & Woodwinked but I forgot to take the photos!!

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"Beautiful" lashes from the Helen Dowsley Lashes Range


Face of Australia Curl Impact Mascara


Face of Australia Impact Curl Mascara


Have a great week.
x Marnie

Winners of the beautiful giveaway.

Thanks to everyone for entering this giveaway...either here or my make-up blog or Youtube channel.




So you wanna be a Make-Up Artist.... part 2

It's been a while since I started my online make-up course with RPM Online Make-Up Academy. Most people complete their courses fairly quickly.....but, the beauty of this course is that you can take your time and let it fit in with your life and your schedule. Luckily...because I'm still part way through (Mum with 3 pickles don't forget)....I don't know any other course that would let me do this...my way. 

I'm LOVING the classes & it's giving me the chance to refresh my skills and learn some new techniques. I've been nabbing some lovely friends to model for me so I can complete the course and I'm dying to sink my teeth into the special effects lessons!

I thought I'd share some of the looks with you today that I've been creating from the course.


My beautiful friend Natasha modelling a photographic make-up look.


I've had a fair few readers contact me about the course with RPM since I did my first post (you can read about that here) and  I'm very excited to know that some of you have signed up (and probably a lot further along that I am!!!) Please update me with how you're going!

Andrea model the Vegas Smokey Eye for me.


I'm about to do the bridal make-up section...I've been looking forward to that for a while. I'll update again soon.

If you want to check out the RPM courses you can go directly to their site (here)

Let me know what you think and I'll see you soon.

Till next time.




A Beautiful Giveaway!!

If you know me, or if you've ever seen any of my "social networking" sites, then you'd already know how much I LOVE Helen Dowsley, Ethically Sourced Lashes. For those of you who didn't know, then let me introduce you...................Helen Dowsley Lashes

You may recognise these lashes...they appear regularly on The Voice (Australia), X Factor (Australia), Farmer Wants a Wife, Home & Away, Sunrise, Today Show, Logies (Australia), ARIAS (Australia) and on countless shoots for models and celebrities.

 For years I haven't been a huge fan of false lashes, and that's not because I never liked the look, but I found it hard to get consistent, good quality lashes for all my makeup needs. I have tons of cheap and nasty lashes, but they look...well, cheap and nasty and are a pain in the behind to apply. But these lashes, created by Helen (who clients include Rihanna, Kylie Minogue, Lilly Allen & Lady Sarah Ferguson...to name a few) apply like a dream and look so beautiful on everyone I've applied them to. My favourites are the "In Love" lashes that I use by the carton!!! They don't lift, they sit where I want them to sit and the range of styles to choose from is vast...a little bird told me there are some new lashes coming to the designer range in the not too distant future. Watch this space for updates!

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This is the Make-Up Artist's bulk box of "In Love" lashes (my faves)

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I prefer to apply my lashes with Duo Adhesive in Black

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"In Love" lashes, close up...so delicate....perfect

 Here's your chance to WIN some of these beauties........... First of all...the prizes. Helen Dowsley Ethically Sourced Lashes are kindly supplying the giveaway.

 !st prize: 1 single set of each of the 10 designer styles from the Helen Dowsley Ethically Sourced Lashes range (or equivalent)

 2nd, 3rd & 4th prizes: 1 single set of the "In Love" lashes (my personal favourite).

 To enter the giveaway: Seeing that Helen ships Internationally, then this giveaway is open to followers of this blog or subscribers of my YouTube Channel, Internationally!!

 Tell me in 25 words or less - which lashes from Helen Dowsley Ethically Sourced Lashes designer range is your favourite and why? You can see all of the lashes on the website (click here) You can comment here on either of my blogs , or in the comments section on my YouTube Channel.

 simple eh?

 Giveaway entries start  April 22nd, 2013 and close at midnight (Melbourne, Australia time) on Monday, 6th May 2013. Winners will be announced hon both blogs and on my YouTube Channel on Tuesday, 7th May 2013.

  If you go to the Helen Dowsley Lashes store, she is offering 10% off all of her lashes while the giveaway is running. Just use the code lash10.

 While you're at it, you might want to "like" the Helen Dowsley Lashes Facebook page to stay updated on specials and new releases etc.

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW CLOSED, THANKS TO ALL THAT ENTERED.

Good Luck x Marnie

Bedroom Reveal

It's been a little while since I've blogged, but I'm back today to share this small montage I put together of our bedroom/bathroom reveal. The house is an ever evolving thing, so I'm sure it won't always be like this and there a several small things that need to be done. After 2 long years, we are over the moon with the results. Here's the video....
 

Let me know if you'd like to see videos of the other rooms as they are "finished".

A special thanks to Allegra Rhodes for sending me the divine bath and body products to try. They look so beautiful in the bathroom and smell even more incredible...like a fine French Fragrance. Here's a link to their website if you'd like to spoil yourself, or someone special. http://www.allegrarhodes.com.au/

Till next time.




Lego Winners

I had an overwhelming number of people enter this giveaway, Thanks to Shell & Lego for giving the prizes. Original post here


There were a lot of very creative and funny entries, which made it hard to choose only 2 winners....but here they are.

Congratulations to:

Julie Maley
& 
Johnny Brenton





Please email me with your postal address so Shell/Lego can get your prize to you.



Thanks again to everyone who entered. I'm sure to have some more great giveaways soon, so stick around.