Monday 24 April 2017

April Bellabox*

April Bellabox - Sweetaholic Beauty

I absolutely love receiving subscription boxes. There is nothing more exciting than getting a box of surprise goodies. I luckily received the recent April Bellabox and so I was pretty keen to get into it.

April Bellabox - Sweetaholic Beauty

This month's theme was Beauty Tribe.
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Thursday 20 April 2017

So... What's The Deal With Instagram?

So... What's The Deal With Instagram? - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you're an avid user of Instagram, then you'll know that lately, there have been a few hiccups with the app. And when I say hiccups I mean major bloody catastrophes. 

Recently, I was shadowbanned. If you don't know what shadowbanning is, I suggest you Google it. There are a huge number of articles written about what it is, what causes it and how to try to avoid it. To put it simply - shadowbanning means my photographs don't show up under the hashtags I use for people who don't follow me. Meaning there is really no way for new followers to find me. 

Shadowbanning sucks. It means that smaller accounts like mine cannot grow or reach maximum exposure. For something like this to be essentially out of your control, it's a very frustrating experience.

So... What's The Deal With Instagram? - Sweetaholic Beauty

So what the hell can we do about it? Honestly, not much. I have since changed my Instagram account from a business profile (which was essential to find out my statistics) back to a personal profile; I have changed my hashtags but continue to be blocked on new hashtags that I use; I have tried no hashtags at all and I have tried everything I can think of. But this is not a post to complain about how my Instagram tactics are not working. This post is about sharing knowledge, sharing this issue and making everyone aware that Instagram is sadly treating their most important users - bloggers and small businesses - like crap. 

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Monday 17 April 2017

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul*

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul - Sweetaholic Beauty

Two weeks ago, I attended the most out of this world party! The NYX Cosmetics Cosmetic Party. Launching a bunch of new awesome products, including their amazing Cosmic Metals Lips, we were treated to a night under the stars with music, drinks and of course, yummy food. I was also lucky enough to take home one of the absolute jam-packed goody bags full of new release products.

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul - Sweetaholic Beauty

Wowza - look at all those products! We received a bunch of new NYX Cosmetics products, as well as a few from other brands which I shared at the end. I was pretty excited to dig into everything.

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Tuesday 11 April 2017

Best High Coverage BB Creams

Best High Coverage BB Creams - Sweetaholic Beauty

I'm on a spending ban - sadly it's not much of a choice but at the moment it's necessary for me to keep my money for rent and bills. This will soon change and I'll have a little more freedom, but for now, I've been shopping my stash.
Personally, I love full coverage makeup. It just looks so much cleaner and I hate my uneven skin tone shining through usually. I have more than few BB creams - and I was wondering why I even bother because usually, they are too sheer to really do anything much. So I thought I would show a few BB creams with higher coverage that I've been loving lately. 

Best High Coverage BB Creams - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've selected three BB creams that I've been using for the past few years, and that are usually on high rotation. All three have relatively high coverage and go on like a dream.
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Monday 10 April 2017

March Good Green Box*

March Good Green Box Unboxing - Sweetaholic Beauty

This month, I was contacted by the gorgeous people at Good Green Box asking if I'd like to try out their March box. I have tried Good Green Box before after they attended a Bloggers United AU Event, but I hadn't subscribed to them.

I received my March box a few days ago. I'm not sure if it usually comes at the end of the month or it was just because mine was specially sent out. Either way, I'm not really too fussed. 

March Good Green Box Unboxing - Sweetaholic Beauty

Much like other subscription boxes, Good Green Box includes a card with all the products included on it, as well as an ingredients card. I think the ingredients card is incredibly important due to allergies and personal choices to avoid certain products. With a box containing all natural products, I'd expect nothing less.
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Tuesday 4 April 2017

Lush Cosmetics Easter Collection 2017*



It's that time of year again if you can believe it. Easter is just around the corner and honestly, I'm not prepared. I have a packet of easter eggs I've been eating myself, but I haven't even considered buying gifts for family or friends. Luckily, Lush Cosmetics has me covered for something completely unique - their limited edition Easter collection.

Lush Cosmetics Easter Collection 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty


I was lucky enough to be sent a few bits and pieces from this collection; I also stopped in and bought something I had my eyes on. I ended up with seven limited edition Easter products to try out for myself.

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Monday 3 April 2017

First Quarter Empties 2017

First Quarter Empties 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty

It's so hard to believe we've already finished off three months of 2017. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Christmas and New Years. So much has happened in the first quarter of 2017 - including getting a brand new job. It's taken a bit of a toll on the blogging side of things, but now that I've got into my groove, I can get back on track.

I've also used up a tonne load of products this quarter. I couldn't believe how much stuff I'd finished off, it seems like so much more than a regular three months worth. 

First Quarter Empties 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Look at all that trash! Honestly, it was so frustrating storing three months worth of empty products purely for space. I usually kept my empties in a small box but this time I had to upsize. Oops. Let's take a closer look at everything I used up, though. 
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Monday 24 April 2017

April Bellabox*

April Bellabox - Sweetaholic Beauty

I absolutely love receiving subscription boxes. There is nothing more exciting than getting a box of surprise goodies. I luckily received the recent April Bellabox and so I was pretty keen to get into it.

April Bellabox - Sweetaholic Beauty

This month's theme was Beauty Tribe.

Thursday 20 April 2017

So... What's The Deal With Instagram?

So... What's The Deal With Instagram? - Sweetaholic Beauty

If you're an avid user of Instagram, then you'll know that lately, there have been a few hiccups with the app. And when I say hiccups I mean major bloody catastrophes. 

Recently, I was shadowbanned. If you don't know what shadowbanning is, I suggest you Google it. There are a huge number of articles written about what it is, what causes it and how to try to avoid it. To put it simply - shadowbanning means my photographs don't show up under the hashtags I use for people who don't follow me. Meaning there is really no way for new followers to find me. 

Shadowbanning sucks. It means that smaller accounts like mine cannot grow or reach maximum exposure. For something like this to be essentially out of your control, it's a very frustrating experience.

So... What's The Deal With Instagram? - Sweetaholic Beauty

So what the hell can we do about it? Honestly, not much. I have since changed my Instagram account from a business profile (which was essential to find out my statistics) back to a personal profile; I have changed my hashtags but continue to be blocked on new hashtags that I use; I have tried no hashtags at all and I have tried everything I can think of. But this is not a post to complain about how my Instagram tactics are not working. This post is about sharing knowledge, sharing this issue and making everyone aware that Instagram is sadly treating their most important users - bloggers and small businesses - like crap. 

Monday 17 April 2017

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul*

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul - Sweetaholic Beauty

Two weeks ago, I attended the most out of this world party! The NYX Cosmetics Cosmetic Party. Launching a bunch of new awesome products, including their amazing Cosmic Metals Lips, we were treated to a night under the stars with music, drinks and of course, yummy food. I was also lucky enough to take home one of the absolute jam-packed goody bags full of new release products.

NYX Cosmetics Cosmic Party Haul - Sweetaholic Beauty

Wowza - look at all those products! We received a bunch of new NYX Cosmetics products, as well as a few from other brands which I shared at the end. I was pretty excited to dig into everything.

Tuesday 11 April 2017

Best High Coverage BB Creams

Best High Coverage BB Creams - Sweetaholic Beauty

I'm on a spending ban - sadly it's not much of a choice but at the moment it's necessary for me to keep my money for rent and bills. This will soon change and I'll have a little more freedom, but for now, I've been shopping my stash.
Personally, I love full coverage makeup. It just looks so much cleaner and I hate my uneven skin tone shining through usually. I have more than few BB creams - and I was wondering why I even bother because usually, they are too sheer to really do anything much. So I thought I would show a few BB creams with higher coverage that I've been loving lately. 

Best High Coverage BB Creams - Sweetaholic Beauty

I've selected three BB creams that I've been using for the past few years, and that are usually on high rotation. All three have relatively high coverage and go on like a dream.

Monday 10 April 2017

March Good Green Box*

March Good Green Box Unboxing - Sweetaholic Beauty

This month, I was contacted by the gorgeous people at Good Green Box asking if I'd like to try out their March box. I have tried Good Green Box before after they attended a Bloggers United AU Event, but I hadn't subscribed to them.

I received my March box a few days ago. I'm not sure if it usually comes at the end of the month or it was just because mine was specially sent out. Either way, I'm not really too fussed. 

March Good Green Box Unboxing - Sweetaholic Beauty

Much like other subscription boxes, Good Green Box includes a card with all the products included on it, as well as an ingredients card. I think the ingredients card is incredibly important due to allergies and personal choices to avoid certain products. With a box containing all natural products, I'd expect nothing less.

Tuesday 4 April 2017

Lush Cosmetics Easter Collection 2017*



It's that time of year again if you can believe it. Easter is just around the corner and honestly, I'm not prepared. I have a packet of easter eggs I've been eating myself, but I haven't even considered buying gifts for family or friends. Luckily, Lush Cosmetics has me covered for something completely unique - their limited edition Easter collection.

Lush Cosmetics Easter Collection 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty


I was lucky enough to be sent a few bits and pieces from this collection; I also stopped in and bought something I had my eyes on. I ended up with seven limited edition Easter products to try out for myself.

Monday 3 April 2017

First Quarter Empties 2017

First Quarter Empties 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty

It's so hard to believe we've already finished off three months of 2017. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Christmas and New Years. So much has happened in the first quarter of 2017 - including getting a brand new job. It's taken a bit of a toll on the blogging side of things, but now that I've got into my groove, I can get back on track.

I've also used up a tonne load of products this quarter. I couldn't believe how much stuff I'd finished off, it seems like so much more than a regular three months worth. 

First Quarter Empties 2017 - Sweetaholic Beauty

Look at all that trash! Honestly, it was so frustrating storing three months worth of empty products purely for space. I usually kept my empties in a small box but this time I had to upsize. Oops. Let's take a closer look at everything I used up, though. 

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