20 Facts about Me

Just thought I'd do a 20 facts about me so that my readers can get to know me a bit better. If you'd like to make a 20 Facts about Me post make sure you link me it so I can read it.

1. I like my steak well-done.
2. I'm a bit of a shopaholic.
3. I love detective and crime shows, does that make me a psychopath?
4. I find Russian men incredibly attractive (please tell me I'm not the only one.)
5. I dislike avocado.
6. Keeping up with the Kardashians and Dance Moms are my secret pleasure.
7. I've never owned a pet.
8. I am always so jealous of Americans because they can purchase really affordable makeup.
9. I curl and swim.
10. My favourite season is Spring because I'm a Spring baby and I find that fashion tends to be more versatile in Spring.
11. I don't like chocolate ice-cream.
12. My favourite fruits are nectarines and feijoas.
13. I'm very picky with scents.
14. I once fainted while dissecting a bean.
15. I can come off as very obnoxious but once you get to know me, you'll realize I'm not.
16. I currently need to take a dump.
17. I look like my dad oppose to my mum.
18. I tend to start things but not finish things.
19. I sleep mumble.
20. I once declined chocolate from a boy on valentines, as I didn't know what he meant by, "Do you want choc on Monday?"

Hope you enjoyed.

Blog ya later,

Sophie xo

To Say or Not To Say?

What type of person are you?
Would you point out something to someone in order to save them from future embarrassment or would you leave it? When a kind stranger next to you on the bus has a piece of lettuce stuck in her teeth would you mention it or ignore it?
If someone wrongly blames you for a petty accident would you correct them or move on?
When a guy is being really creepy would you tell him to stop being creepy in the nicest way possible or not say anything and let him figure it out?

Here's just a few questions for you to ponder over. To answer my question, I tend to pick the most inappropriate option for the context.

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Sophie xo

Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow foundation review and experience

After reading mixed reviews on this foundation, I decided I really needed to try it for myself. From reviews I found on Makeupalley I expected it to be a no coverage foundation that looks more oily than brightening, however Benefit claims it's a light coverage oil free brightening foundation.

Before visiting my nearest Benefit counter, I heard from my favourite Youtuber Essie, that it could be the reason her skin broke out so I was a bit skeptical about trying it.

When I first entered the stall, a bright employee greeted me, I don't think she expected me to purchase anything so she left me alone. After a bit of swatching and waddling by the foundations she asked me if I needed any help, overwhelmed by shades and undertones I accepted. I asked her if the foundation tended to break people out, she responded by giving me a rehearsed scientific explain of why it possibly can't then pointed to her face and said, "has it broken me out?" At the time I felt inclined to say no but a part of me wanted to say yes. She then helped me find my matching shade by testing it on my jaw line. I'm the shade "I'm so money" honey if you were wondering. I was extremely impressed with the foundation while in store, it looked flawless and the colour seemed to match me perfectly. The lady informed me that it doesn't need to be set with powder which contradicts a review I read on Makeupalley. When I got home and tried it myself, I realized it looked really oily but not cakey which it great. The foundation does look better set with a little bit of powder to reduce shine however it's unnecessary. In conclusion it's a good foundation for days where you need light coverage however, on days when you need a bit more coverage I'd opt for something else.

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Sophie xo

An Effortless DIY to Transform your Dresser/Vanity

Here's a simply DIY that can be the difference between a cluttered dresser and a neat, tidy one. I almost feel silly doing a blog post on this as it is very simple, requires little to no skill and uses only two items. All that is needed to create a display tray is a elegant frame that suits your room and some paint (optional).

1. Paint the frame if needed.

2. Once dry, remove the stand at the back of the frame any any hooks that are attached. This is done to ensure that once the frame is used for a try, there will be no visible unevenness. 

3. Next, remove the picture inside the frame and replace it with a piece of white paper or a piece of paper which corresponds with the frame colour.

4. To make the tray taller you can glue bottle corks, one at each corner. ( I decided not to as I wanted to put my perfumes on the tray which are quite heavy)

5. Put what ever you want on top and now you have a display tray.

Stay tuned for a products I regret buying blog post. 

Blog ya later,

Sophie xo

Introduction to Beauty Adventures

Hi, my name's Sophie and I run Beauty Adventures. Beauty Adventures is a blog where I rant and review products when my friends are sick of my rambling (which is almost always.) I wasn't always fascinated by makeup and beauty, when I was younger I believed that makeup made woman look like an aged hooker... How that I am wiser and therefore older I know that makeup doesn't conceal one's true beauty but magnifies the inner beauty. Although if you don't use it right you can happen to look like an ancient hooker. I believe that the right outfit, perfume and makeup can make someones day.
Essie Button has always been my inspiration, her beautiful bright pictures managed to convince me that blogging can be a hobby rather than a chore contrary to what I believed, you can find her blog here.
I'lll mainly focus on beauty but you'll find several fashion and lifestyle posts as well.




Here I am trying to figure out how to use my camera, took me quite awhile but I managed it in the end.


I'm always open to requests so leave a comment and I'll try fulfill your requests.
Make sure you follow my Instagram, @beautyadventures.


Blog ya later,
Sophie xo

Juicy Couture fragrance collection and review

I got my first Juicy perfume when I was a pre-teen, I remember being thrifty with it only ever spraying it once on my neck and using the reside that wasn't soaked up within seconds on my wrists. My mum insisted that I went through perfume bottles one at a time which is utterly ridiculous (I do however think it was her money saving self speaking at the time.) After several months of convincing I was allowed another bottle of perfume, Prada Candy, I don't reach for it often as the combination of the top notes consisting of florals and musk reminds me of my grandma or any other old lady for that matter. More about that here.

Here I am years later with the same obsession over Juicy Couture perfumes, Viva La Juicy would be my all time favourite perfume. It's become my signature scent, a good friend of mine hugged me one day while taking a sniff of my neck and commented, "It smells like Sophie." Enough proof? My body chemistry works really well with Viva La Juicy, I've noticed it smells a little more musky on me. If you're looking for a Juicy fragrance to try but don't know which one, I recommend this one as I have yet to meet some who's body chemistry does not work well with this.

I received three travel sizes of Juicy Couture perfumes in an exclusive travel kit. The perfumes consist of Viva La Juicy, Peace Love & Juicy Couture and the original Juicy Couture. Peace Love & Juicy Couture is a scent I love on others and hate on myself. It's a very distinctive floral scent whenever I smell it on someone I immediately think sophisticated, outdoorsy and chic. I have limited knowledge on the original Juicy Couture fragrance, but like most perfume junkies, I believe it's the Channel of the Juicy Couture range, classic, classy and smells luxurious.

I've ordered Viva La Juicy La Fleur, let me know if you want a first impressions. Viva La Juicy Noir is currently on my never ending wish list, regardless of how much I love it, I can't justify $150NDZ for 50mL. Maybe once I get a job or if it goes on sale I'll purchase it. The bottle is to die for, it's reminiscent of Viva La Juicy but with a spin.

Blog ya later,
Sophie xo

Prada Candy review

Due to the mixed reviews on this perfume I thought it would be beneficial to write my own review on this perfume. I first came across this perfume in Duty Free New Zealand, I instantly found myself gravitating towards it as it had a "free gift" sign next to it (it sounds awfully materialistic, but hey, more value for money.) Unfortunately, I was not allowed to purchase it at the time but I did end up getting it. I do think that I was a bit biased towards this perfume at the time of purchase and I could have opted for something else, $150NZD for a 50mL bottle, that's just a different form of robbery.

The initial scent is a sort of aged musk, it soon develops to a more defined musk with a barely there caramel smell. Over time, it sets to a definite block hard caramel smell. It's the type of caramel that can be mistaken by a untrained nose as a sweet sugary smell, a sort of candy maybe? Hence the name Prada Candy (haha). After about four hours, Prada Candy fades into thin air like it never even existed.
It's a very love or hate it perfume, do you love it or hate it?

Pink Sugar by Aquolina is considered to be a good dupe. I've already bought it and I might do a first impressions blog post.

Blog ya later,
Sophie xo

Introduction to Benefit, Primping with the Stars

I found myself being attracted to the brand "Benefit" about a year ago, however I could never get my hands on any of the products. On a lone winters day I found myself shopping on Asos, the beauty section to be precise and a few Benefit kits caught my eye. At this point in time, Benefit hadn't been accessible in stores in New Zealand so after minutes of browsing, I decided to make a purchase. I opted for the "Primping with the Stars" (Fake it kit) kit as it held mini sizes of a variety of items.

When I first received the kit, I was shocked and disappointed with the size of the products, especially for the price ($59.35 NZD). I soon realized that you aren't only paying for the quality, brand name and product but also the packaging. Who the hell cares about the quality of cardboard box and the mirror that comes with it? I may or may not have already broken my mirror.... The products themselves are pretty great aside from a few. 

Here's a more detailed review on each individual product.

1. Stay Don't Stray primer

I was really excited to use this product under my eyes as a base for my concealer. I didn't end up using it on my face as the contents separated and I have rather sensitive skin and I didn't want to risk it. I may use it another day when I'm feeling more daring.

2. The Porefessional

I love this product, I use it sparingly as a little goes a long way. It's a handy product for touch ups as well as a few dabs on the nose makes all the difference. I might re-purchase this if I win the lottery. I am worried that it might clog up my pores...

3. Some Kind-a Gorgeous cream foundation

I absolutely hate his product. This product would be great for smooth clear skin more on the oily side as a sheer cream foundation however I have the opposite skin type and it emphasizes my dry patches while doing nothing to conceal my red blotches.

4. Benetint

I've already bought the full size of this, I ABSOLUTELY love this product. There is one thing I'm not too fond of though and that's the smell, it smells like a bouquet of roses which disagrees with my nose. Benetint lasts nearly all day on both the cheeks and lips, if you're using it as a blush apply it before foundation as it creates a natural glowly look. It works better as a lip tint in my opinion as you can control the colour and therefore the effect you get with it, my favourite is the sultry night-time look which takes about 4 coats of this.

5. Girl Meets Pearl luminizer

I don't tend to use highlighters as my skin looks oily in natural daylight, however on a night out where pictures are likely to be taken, I find myself gravitating towards this product. My subconscious must reckon it's a fab product then. I don't think I will be re-purchasing this as I can't justify the price. ($57NZD for a 12mL)

6. They're Real mascara 

This is a must have product. Usually I don't mind what type of mascara I use as I can't tell the difference between them but this product opened my eyes. While using this mascara I've had people (my mum) ask me about my mascara and as cliche as this sounds, I told her, "They're Real." I have a backup ready and waiting for when I finish my mini. 

Blog ya later,

Sophie xo