Products I've Used

I don't know about you, but I love the satisfying feeling of finally finishing an entire product and getting to start fresh again either repurchasing the same product or trying a new one. I've recently been testing out quite a few new skincare products (new for me anyway) as well as finishing off some makeup items I had been using for a while. 

Let's just say with this one, I already had a backup waiting in the cupboard for when this ran out. I have never used a cleanser where I've seen such great results! I have very oily, sensitive skin and this just works wonders on my skin. It's a lightly foaming gel cleanser that I use with my clarisonic on a daily basis. 

When I heard this Micellar Cleansing Water from Garnier was a dupe for the Bioderma I was keen to test it out. Turns out they were right - I was very impressed with this product I have purchased another bottle. It feels just like you're wiping water on your face...only magic water that removes all of your makeup. No stinging eyes and no oily residue. It's a winner in my books! 

When this Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser first released, there was a lot of hype around it being a dupe for the Benefit Porefessional primer. After squeezing it from the tube, I knew it was very different. It's a clear, oily consistency that initially goes onto the skin smoothly, but after a couple of hours wear my skin just gets so oily it's a mess. I was not a fan of this product because my skin is oily enough as it is. 

Initially I was not too keen on this product; with the chunky salt particles and the smell of soap - I wasn't a fan. BUT....I completely loved what it did for my hair! When they say big, they mean big. This sucker really does give you great volume as well as deep cleaning to get all product residue off your hair. I definitely recommend picking this shampoo up from Lush. 

I've tried a lot of mascaras in my time and I was a tad disappointed with this one, which I did have high hopes for. I'd heard a lot of great things about this mascara giving that winged eye effect to your lashes, which it did. But the problem was removing it. I found this waterproof mascara so difficult to remove, and even with waterproof remover it took my lashes out and was a bit of a pain. I won't be repurchasing this one. 

The Mac Prolongwear concealer is a product I will purchase time and time again. It's definitely my holy grail concealer for under the eyes as it never creases in me or fades away, as long as you set it with a powder you're good to go. Mine was in NW20 which is a tad lighter than my skin colour which gives a highlighted effect under the eyes - love the signature Kim Kardashian under eye highlight! I'd recommend giving this one a go if you're looking for a new concealer. 

I generally stick to the one body scrub from Garnier, but decided to branch out and try something new this time. Now I know why I stick to what I know generally. This scrub was way too sweet lime smelling for my liking and there weren't enough granules to scrub away all the dead skin cells. I won't be buying this one again unfortunately...might just stick to what I know next time. 

Hope you all enjoyed my mini product reviews and were inspired to try something new next time! : )  

Product Review: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish

We all know everyone and their mum has been talking about the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail polishes, but do they really work?! I decided to test these out to see what all the rave was about.

I purchased a duo pack from Priceline which came with the colour 'birthday suit' and a clear top coat. Buying from Priceline was great because I was gifted with a bonus Sally Hansen pack worth $49.35, free of charge. This pack contained:

*Salon Manicure Cuticle Eraser + Balm

*Miracle Cure Strengthener and

*Complete Salon Manicure nail polish in the colour 'Jaded' 

So the gel polish itself is just like a normal nail polish but you can apply more generous coats on your nails. The thicker you apply, the better i found. I do encourage you to paint at least two coats of polish, especially for the lighter colours so they don't end up streaky. Once you've finished with the colour and let it dry for a couple of minutes you can apply the clear top coat. This locks everything in for a gel finish that dries fairly quickly. It took my nails about 20 minutes to completely dry but once they had done so, they were solid, shiny and had a professional finish. 

Turns out it's all true...these polishes really are a miracle and stay on your nails as if you've had a gel manicure at a salon. Not only are you saving money in the long run by using these but also time spent going to a salon. I found the polish lasted on my nails for a good week without chipping at all before they started to look a tad worn. By then, I was ready to change the colour anyway. 

I have been so impressed with this polish, I've gone out and bought two more duo packs. I encourage you to try these for yourself, they really are a fantastic nail polish that lasts! 

Product Review: Dry Shampoo

        1. Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo.                        

 

      2. Cedel Dry Shampoo

        3. Batiste Dry Shampoo.                          

4. Polished London Blighty Brunette Dry Shampoo

1. Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo

I've got to start this by saying I do really love a lot of Lush products because of their natural properties, cruelty free nature and great scent but this dry shampoo isn't one of my favourites. It does say on their packaging 'easy to use' and I'd have to disagree with this statement. The powder comes out of the bottle in blobs and leaves a white cast on the hair. In terms of soaking up the oil, it does do this well but the fact that it's so hard to distribute, turns me off this product. If you can look past this, it's actually very good value for money and seems to last for a long time. 

2. Cedel Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair

I decided to only purchase the travel size of this whilst testing it out and boy am I glad I did! This was more of a wet spray than a dry shampoo for me. Perhaps I wasn't shaking it enough but it came out wet when sprayed onto my hair and definitely made my hair greasier than it already was. Because of this, I unfortunately won't be able to use the remaining product.

3. Batiste Dry Shampoo

My favourite dry shampoo ever! This product soaks up the oil from my hair like no other and literally makes it feel freshly washed every time. The image shown is the scent Blush, but to be honest I like them all. Batiste have dry shampoo for both blonde and brunette hair, which I've tried. The brunette is probably easier for my dark hair but I like using either. I usually stock up when they're on sale because dry shampoo is an essential hair product for me. I can't say enough good things about Batiste - I love it! 

4. Polished London Blighty Brunette Dry Shampoo

I wanted to try out one more dry shampoo for brunettes in my review. I decided on the brand Polished London which I'd never seen before and was pleasantly surprised. This product left no white cast like some dry shampoos can and made my hair feel fresh and clean. The other bonus was the price - at $4.99 this dry shampoo doesn't break the budget and does what it says. I would happily recommend this dry shampoo to brunettes looking for a new product to try out, that keeps your hair looking and feeling fresh. 

So there is my review of four different dry shampoos from my experience using them. I understand everyone's skin and hair is different - this is just my opinion after using each of these products.

Hope this has helped or given some guidance on choosing the right dry shampoo for you.