I'm your Huckleberry....

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Today I have some tombstone polish spam. I'm so ready for the Halloween season! The 1st color is #12423 Creepy Pumpkin. CP is a sheer orange base loaded with orange micro glitter. This is one coat over black:Next, we have #11137 Black Magic. BM is a clear base with multi colored thin bar glitter. Just like Creepy Pumpkin, this is one coat over black:This color is also called Black Magic, but it has a different number #12422. This polish is black with multi color super micro glitter.And lastly, we have #11139 Night Glow. NG is a glow in the dark topcoat. This is two coats, and as you can see, it leaves a bit of a haze overtop the base color:Now, I held both the bottle and my nails right up to the light for a decent amount of time, and although the bottle glowed brightly, there was zero glow on the nails.Thanks for looking!

The Past Month

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Hi all, 

It has been a while! 
As most of you would have noticed, Marked Beauty blog has been quiet over the past month or so. 
My partner was in an accident and I went from being a social worker and part-time blogger, to being a full time nurse. Sadly, blogging had to be put on the back-burner for a little while. 
Although I wish I didn't have to vanish so abruptly, I am glad that I had time off to get back into the right headspace. After all, you wouldn't have wanted to read blogs about medication and hospital cafeteria food. 
My partner is now on the mend (without lasting damage, thankfully), I'm heading back to work in a few weeks and things in general are looking wonderful again. I feel as though it is the perfect time for me to come out of the dark! 
I have a lot of reviews, swatches and posts to get out there and they will start popping up tomorrow! 
Upcoming
- Orofluido- Burt's Bees Sugar Scrub- Korres galore and- A handmade nail polish brand that has some fabulous glitter polishes. 

Thank you all for your understanding, and for not deserting me. I shall see a lot more of all of you from now on. 

Orofluido Beauty Elixir for Hair

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Hey all, 

I am finally back to reviewing (and purchasing)! I was going to bring this review to you a while ago - but personal and technical problems have bombarded me over the past month. Anyway, it's here now! 
This product is one that I was excited to try for a long while. I had read reviews that said it was magic hair elixir, that did everything you could want it to. 
They weren't wrong. And I have to thank the lovely Mandy from One Floor for sending this baby to me, as it has completely changed my hair. 


What Orofluido Says "Orofluido is a beauty elixir for all hair types, with a pure luxuriance that envelops your hair."
I translate this to a more simple "It's great". 
Key Ingredients Argan, Cypress and Linseed Oils. 
What I Love - It gave me shinier, stronger hair within two weeks. - Reduced frizziness. - Doesn't leave hair feeling oily or weighed down - my main concern with hair oils. - Large amount of product, and you only use a little. It should last for a while! - Smells great!
What I Don't - A little on the pricier side, but I think that it is worth the investment. 
Where to Buy: One Floor
Price: $24.95 for 50mL
I have quite long hair that can sometimes lean towards the dry, brittle and frizzy side, especially if I have been overusing hot tools. This has done wonders for the appearance as well as the health of my hair. I have tried other hair oils in the past, such as Moroccan Argan Oil and Loreal Mythic Oil, but neither of them have produced the same results. 
I love it, it is highly likely that you will love it to. 
Try, try, try! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx
*This product was provided for consideration. 

Burt's Bees Cranberry & Pomegranate Sugar Scrub

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Hey all, 

I am often plagued with dry and flaky skin, so when I was sent this nifty lil' product I was over the moon. Although my skin has a lot more problems (of the flaky variety) in the colder months, I definitely still get a bout of dry skin here and there in summer. 
And who wants crocodile legs on display? 

What's In It? Cranberry seeds, pomegranate oil, natural sugar crystals and shea butter. 
How to UseI scrub generous amounts in circular motions all over my body. Concentrate in particular on elbows, knees and any other areas that need a little more. Wash off! And be careful, it makes the shower quite slippery! 
What I Love - It exfoliates like a dream and leaves my skin feeling smooth. - Exfoliates without being too abrasive or damaging to the skin. - Conditions skin. - Natural ingredients with no harsh chemicals in sight. - Smells divine. - You get a lot of product, so it should last a while. 
What I Don't - Does leave a little residue, so you may want to use it at night to avoid oily feeling skin during the day. 
Where to Buy: One Floor, Myer, Priceline and certain pharmacies. 
Price: $29.95

I've been trying to get into more body scrubs/exfoliators and am glad that this one was brought to my attention. I adore more natural products, especially when they do exactly what they are supposed to - three cheers for Burt's Bees!
Have you tried any scrubs that are to die for? I would love to know! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx
About One Floor: This product was sent to me by One Floor, found at onefloor.com.au. One floor stocks a range of beauty, hair and fragrance products and has a great range of natural and organic products in the mix. Best of all, it's a small QLD based business with a very friendly team - so head over and give them some support! 

Urban Decay Naked Palette: I know, yet another review!

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Hey all, 

Even though I use my Naked Palette almost everyday, I have never considered reviewing it or posting it on my blog. Let's face it, there are A LOT of reviews out there and I figured readers would just eye-roll at yet another post. 
But, as you can see - I caved. 
I decided to see how the photograph and swatches would photograph and it just escalated from there. It's a nifty little palette guys, don't hate on me! 
Naked Palette

A Closer Look at the Shades


What I Love - Amazing quality shadows: they are smooth, creamy and very blend-able. - Long lasting when used with a primer (haven't tried them without). - Great range of shades with a mix of matte and shimmer. - Not tested on animals. - The packaging is cool-beans. 
What I Don't- Very hard to find in Australia - where are you Urban Decay? We're calling! 
Where to Buy: I grabbed mine off Beauty Bay.
Price: $55.20
Swatches 
Without Flash 

Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck & Half Baked

Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep & Gunmetal

With Flash


A bit of a pricey palette, but it is worth every cent! I use this baby almost every day and have never regretted purchasing it - not even once. 
Hope you all have a great night! xx- 

w7 Bronzing Pearls

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Hey all,

Many people think that I don't need bronzer, as I have darker skin. But without it, I can sometimes end up looking like a dead fish - trust me!

I find that bronzer brightens up my complexion and helps even it out a bit as well. This bronzer is quite close to my natural skin tone, so it doesn't overpower. It is definitely perfect as a 'pick me up' product though!



w7 Bronzing Pearls 

What I Love 
- Subtle shade on my skin tone. 
- Applies smoothly and evenly. 
- Isn't overloaded with shimmer, but does have a brightening effect. 
- No-mess pearls! 
- Cheap! 

What I Don't 
- Made out of cheaper ingredients. I would check them before using if you have any sensitivities (it hasn't been a problem for me). 

Where to Buy: I got mine from Chemist Warehouse. 

Price: $4.95

Swatch

As you can see, it's very similar to my skin tone - but brighter. 

A wonderful, simple bronzer - at a great price! It's not my HG bronzer, but it is a good basic that I tend to use often. I would recommend it to anyone who was looking to expand their collection and to those who are just starting out with bronzer.

Hope you have a great night! xx

Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

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Hey all, 

Proper makeup removal is what I believe keeps my skin clear and I usually break out when I have a 'lazy day'. To cleanse my skin, I usually begin with makeup wipes and follow this up with a cleanser and water. I have found that this is the best way for me to ensure that I have removed ALL traces of makeup! 
I also enjoy having them on hand when I am travelling and on days where I am too lazy to use a cleanser at all - it's better than nothing! 
I have been using wipes for many years and have had many favourites - with Simple being my go-to brand for a couple of years. I rarely changed it up, except when I absolutely had to (out of stock, emergencies etc). But, I had heard good things about the Neutrogena wipes and was in Priceline on a sale day! 
What I Love - Glide over skin very smoothly, without pulling or tugging. - Alcohol free. - Removes all traces of makeup - mascara and eyeliner included! - Usually only takes one wipe. - Love the scent - it helps me unwind at the end of the day. - Didn't cause any irritation. - I believe these have resulted in less break outs. - Purple packaging...
Where to Buy: Priceline, Big W and K-mart. 
Price: $7.99

They are supposed to cleanse and tone without the need for water. My skin never feels clean enough when doing this, but it might work out alright for others. 
I am definitely glad that I gave these a try and have already bought another two packs - just in case! 
Hope you all have a great night! xx