L'OREAL PROFESSIONEL PARIS NEXT DAY HAIR & FIX DESIGN

Hi lovelies. Did you get up to much this weekend? I have had a pretty lazy one getting bits and bobs done including renewing my driving licence. I am not driving at the moment, but I am hoping to change that very soon :)

I have two L'oreal Professionel Paris hair products to review that were very kindly gifted to me at the BLOGGERS LOVE LFW GIFTING LOUNGE By RUSH HAIR & BEAUTY.

L'OREAL PROFESSIONEL PARIS WILD STYLERS TECNI.ART NEXT DAY HAIR

A micro-propelled texturizing powder for an instant tousled-dishevelled matte effect without a rough touch. Limitless layering. Shake well between applications spraying onto mid-lengths and ends. Brush out with fingers if desired. 

For a volume boost this is great. It is definitely a matte effect product as the powder adds texture to your hair by literally changing the texture of your hair fibres. The strands cling to each other, but not in a tacky way. The hair still feels lightweight, but with real oomph perfect for adding volume to styles and also next day hair. If too much product is used there is a slight white powder residue so perhaps this product is slightly better for blonde's if layering up applications is required.

L'OREAL PROFESSIONEL PARIS TECNI.ART FIX DESIGN

A strong hold directional fixing spray.

I could not get this to work at first, but following the instructions I ran the pump under hot water and pressed down. It soon came to life and has worked fine since. This is another lightweight product that is a spray rather than a mist as traditional hairsprays are. It does work well enough, but I would say it's better for up do's as the hold doesn't appear as strong as expected. Although you do have to press down on the pump to spray I think this could be a problem if you were to travel with it as there is no cap.

What are your texturising, volumising and dry shampoo recommendations as well as hairsprays? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

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Philip Kingsley & Giovanni Haircare

Hi once again for today beauties. I have some haircare products to review for you so here I go :)

I received these Giovanni haircare products in my February Be Mine GlossyBox where you will find full product information. These were all nice products to use. They left my hair smooth and feeling nourished. There were some shorter hairs that were not completely frizz free, but I would personally use other products for this anyway. The leave in conditioner I applied in the shower and left on a little longer than a regular conditioner before rinsing off as I find leave in conditioners to usually make my hair lank and weighed down. I would say that these are a bit more like salon quality products than other haircare so for £7.99 each I would say they are worth taking a look at.

Philip Kingsley Elasticizer

I received this product in my November 2011 GlossyBox where you can find full product information. I was quite dismissive about this product at first which is why I never used it at the time. Using a product before shampooing seemed like a waste of time, but now I have seen other people fall in love with this product so I had to try it out. This is the world's first pre-shampoo that helps to protect hair when washing. Wet hair stretches and is therefore more prone to damage like snapping and breakage. This product helps the hair to become more flexible, supple and bouncy like an elastic band. I split my hair into sections coating each layer and let it sit on my hair while I do my other shower or bath essentials. For a deeper treatment leave on for 20mins with a plastic cap or overnight on damp hair. 

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT 2 DAYS BEFORE OR AFTER CHEMICAL PROCESSING!

I definitely feel that from only having this on my hair for a few minutes before shampooing and conditioning that my hair feels more plumped like it has a base for other products to work with and so is left in better condition.

I don't comb through my hair when wet anymore. I just spritz it with a protector, dry and then brush though.

This product is available in many sizes and prices online and is also available at M&S.

What are your favourite haircare products? Let me know with reasons why in the comments below.

Love to you all

Vicky xx

Feelunique February Beauty Box

Yippee it's Friday! Let's here it for the weekend people. Today I am going to show you the products I received in my February Feelunique Beauty Box. 

Left To Right: Decleor Phytopeel Face Peel Cream, Link :), Philip Kingsley Maximizer, Link :), Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Golden Shimmer, Link :), Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash, Link :), Leighton Denny High Performance Colour (Steel Appeal), Link :), Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau De Toilette, Link :)

Decleor Phytopeel Face Peel Cream ~ £23.40 for 50ml

The Information:

A soft cream formula which exfoliates and smoothes the epidermis. It gently absorbs and eliminates impurities, and does not contain exfoliating particles, the gentlest and most natural way to renew your skin. It helps cleanse skin and removes impurities, removes dead skin cells and helps stimulate the cellular renewal process. Your clean, healthy and smooth skin recovers its even texture and has a healthy glow. A perfect at-home peel.

Application:

Use once or twice a week. Apply a generous layer to face and neck. Allow to dry. Gently massage, using upward circular movements. Remove excess with a cotton pad soaked in Tonifying Lotion.

Ingredients: Essential Oils of Marjoram, Lavender, Thyme and Lemon, Plant Extracts of Burdock, Elder Tree and Mallow, Green Clay. 

This is a pasty white cream that went a bit flaky when I rubbed it into my hand to much. Apply it as a mask and it will be fine. It has a pleasant scent. I am looking forward to trying this on a pamper day :)

Philip Kingsley Maximizer ~ £11.20 for 125ml / £18.70 for 250ml

The Information:

Super volume for fine hair. Maximises volume and adds body and bounce, control and shine. Ideal for limp, flyaway hair. Helps prolong the life of colour treatments. This product is a Vogue Beauty Award 2010 Winner. 

Application:

Spray onto your roots for lift or throughout lengths before styling for overall volume & control or gently blow dry for maximum volume.

This sounds like it does what most spray volumiser's do. I will try it out.

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR Multi-Usage Dry Oil Golden Shimmer ~ £23.70 for 50ml / £38.00 for 100ml

The Information:

Multi-usage dry oil. Golden Shimmer. For face, body and hair. Huile Prodigieuse OR is a dry oil with a unique super-activated formula combining 30% Precious Plant Oils and Vitamin E to nourish, repair and soften face, body and hair in a single gesture.

Benefits:

Face and body are soft and velvety. Hair is supple, glossy and full of volume. Thanks to its small golden particles, your skin glitters and reveals its beauty whenever you move.

Ingredients:

A unique cocktail of 6 Precious Plant Oils (Borage, St Johnswort, Sweet Almond, Camellia, Hazelnut, Macadamia) with a subtle fragrance for a velvety skin, silky hair and an improved overall aspect of stretch marks. Its iridescent golden particles illuminates all skin and hair types with shiny reflections.

This oil is suitable for all skin and hair types regardless of age (from 36 months onwards).

Application:

Apply on face, body and hair throughout the year, summer and winter alike. Can also be used after sun exposure for a unique dazzling and enhancing effect.

Tips:

- Ruffle your hair for a dazzling effect.

- Massage your legs in upward motions for an enhanced firmness and a “silk tights” effect. The reflection of its golden particles subtly conceals little skin imperfections.

- Apply some Huile Prodigieuse OR to enhance your tan. 

This product gives a sheen to the skin rather than the pure shimmer I usually associate with this type of product. I think this will be interesting to try as a face highlighter, lip enhancer and to give my skin a nice glow. It is quite expensive though.

Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash ~ £18.40 for 300ml

The Information:

A Refreshing and reviving wash. This fresh hand and body wash is a beautiful exotic fragrance of lime, vetiver, petitgrain and ginger essential oils, combined with plant extracts of thyme, nettle and chamomile, in a soya, wheat and milk protein base. This skin friendly formula is deep cleansing, whilst the rich creamy lather is super gentle, leaving your skin feeling fresh, clean, soft and nourished.

Application:

Use Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash in the shower morning and evening, or as a hand wash throughout the day.

Ingredients: 

Lime, Vetiver, Petitgrain, Ginger, Thyme, Nettle, Soy, Wheat & Milk Proteins and Chamomile.

The Elemis Promise - Elemis Sp@Home Lime and Ginger Hand and Body Wash is free from: parabens, SLS, SLES, DEA, mineral oils, artificial colours & silicones. 

This wash is in the same family as Molton Brown's re-charge black pepper bodywash, Link :) with regards to scent. I would say that as with the Molton Brown bodywash these are both more masculine scents. I think the Elemis body wash can be used unisex as the Molton Brown product is.

 

Leighton Denny High Performance Colour (Steel Appeal) ~ £18.00 for Leighton Denny Sweet Petites High Performance Colour Nautical Collection (Includes Shades Steel Appeal, Miss Behavin', Natural White & Provocative. All 4.6ml each)

The Information:

The Leighton Denny Sweet Petites High Performance Colour Nautical Collection includes:

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Steel Appeal 4.6ml

A neutral grey that complements black perfectly and has a soft shimmering tone.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Miss Behavin' 4.6ml

Try something a little different and choose midnight blue nails. Miss Behavin' was a seasonal shade so popular it had to be kept in the core range.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Natural White 4.6ml

This delicate shade can be worn alone or as the tip for a natural looking French or American Manicure.

- Leighton Denny High Performance Colour Provocative 4.6ml

A classic red and the perfect shade to complement the 'little black dress'.

High performance nail colour. Easy to apply, long-lasting and chip resistant. Colour that doesn't fade and keeps a high gloss shine day after day.

Application:

Ensure nail tips are smooth and even and the nails are clean, dry and free from any oily residue. Apply a base coat to the nail and allow to dry.

The Leighton Denny base coat, Undercover, dries matt to help grip nail colour and tell you that it is time to apply the nail colour. Roll the colour bottle between the hands to mix it up; never shake it as this can cause air bubbles.

Apply two thin coats over the base coat rather than one thick coat. This helps reduce chipping and extend wear time. Wipe one side of the brush on the neck of the bottle so it holds just enough to cover one nail. Present the brush to the nail about 2mm away from the cuticle then push the brush towards the cuticle before making the usual sweep back towards the tip.

Ideally, finish with Crystal Finish topcoat to help seal the colour and again extend wear time. Tidy any mistakes with the Precision Corrector Liquid. Dip the brush into the bottle then use the brush like an eraser to remove and tidy.

For the fastest finish, drip a little Miracle Drops over the polish to speed up drying time. 

This is a quite seductive shade. This would be great on a night out when you just want to rock!

 

Jean Paul Gaultier Kokorico Eau De Toilette ~ £31.05 for 50ml / £45.90 for 100ml

 

The Information:

 

A powerful, dynamic, aphrodisiac fragrance: the raw cocoa bean collides with the sprightly freshness of the fig leaf and livens up the timeless elegance of woods. A striking and unusual bottle. With a trick of the eye a man's face is shown when viewed from the front and turns into a sexy and virile torso in profile.

 

Olfactory family: Woody Cocoa.
 

 

Top notes: Fig Leaf.
Middle notes: Raw Cocoa Bean.
Base notes: Woods.

 

I am really confused as to why I would want a men's fragrance? I will give it to my boyfriend if he wants it. I do like the scent though.

 

So that's it my loves. I will not link the Feelunique website for you to sign up for this Beauty Box service as for now they have terminated it. They are looking to launch a new and improved service in the coming months so I will look out for that.

 

What products did you receive in your Feelunique Beauty Box this month? Were you happy with them? Will you be looking to replace your Feelunique Beauty Box with another or are you going to wait for the relaunch?

Love to you all

 

 

Feelunique December Beauty Box

Hey there my gorgeous ones. I thought I would show you the products that I received in this month's Feelunique Beauty Box which is named 'Finishing Touches'. So here goes.

Left To Right: TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust, Link :), Annick Goutal Mandragore Eau De Toilette, Link :), Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish, Link :)

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust ~ £9.35 for 1g

The Information:

TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust is a quick fix invisible micro-texture root powder for your style addiction. 

- Instant root lift
- Adds texture with medium hold
- Absorbs oil in the hair

Application:

Use TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust on dry hair. Part hair to where you want volume and sprinkle directly onto the roots to absorb oil and tease for instant volume, or sprinkle throughout layers for texture with staying power. Massage into hair using fingertips for instant volume that lasts. 

This has a salt and pepper style container with holes in the top of the lid for the sprinkle action. 

Annick Goutal Mandragore Eau De Toilette ~ £62.05 for 100ml/£43.35 for 50ml

The Information:

A vibrant fragrance that combines the freshness of bergamot, star of anise, peppermint, ginger, boxwood, and mandrake. A magical potion that acts as a soothing balm for the skin.

This is a fragrance intended for men or women on a quest for mystery, sensuality, and elegance.

Top Notes: Bergamot and pepper

Heart Notes: Mint and star anise
Base Notes: Boxwood, ginger and mandrake

I'm not too sure if I like this fragrance. I do like the dark, mysterious looking bottle that it came in. The bottles shown on the feelunique website look very different from this. Quite classic and chic. Maybe the fact that this scent is intended for both men and women is why I am undecided if I like it. I can't seem to put my finger on how I would define this scent. The tassel's on the bag that the perfume came in add to the look. 

Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish ~ £21.00 for 177ml

The Information:

A refining skin polish that exfoliates, firms and smoothes areas of the body needing extra care. For all skin types. Developed by Robb Akridge, PhD, as an intensive, three-tier refining solution specially formulated for sonic cleansing to exfoliate, firm and smooth. Antioxidants Green Tea and wine extracts provide anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba beads, prickly pear and acai fruit oil hydrate and moisturise. This polish provides gentle exfoliation for areas of the body needing extra care, including the décolleté, hands, arms, elbows and feet. Paraben-free and pH-balanced. 

Application:

Apply generously to face and neck, massaging gently with circular movements and rinse off with warm water. Combine with Clarisonic Cleansing System to remove up to x6 more impurities.

I have always been curious about the Clarisonic, but I just didn't want to pay the price for the system. I wonder if using this product without the exfoliating brush will work any better than the Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish? I am looking forward to trying this out though.

Left To Right: Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish, Link :), Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm, Link :)

Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish

The Information:

Accessorize nails with the soft pink candy shade of Oxford Circus. This super glossy, chip resistant, professional formula creates a long lasting, beautifully hued shade that gives your look a super stylish edge. Inspired by the busiest trend-led shopping area of London, this is as on trend as can be!

I think this is a really pretty shade that I would definitely wear, but I do already own shades like this. I would have expected a more Xmassy shade in my December box though. Perhaps something metallic or glittery? The bottle is very cute in size, but really quite tiny compared to other bottles I have received in various beauty boxes. The plus is that the shape of this lid looks easier to grip onto than the usual ones that come with the full size Nails Inc. Nail Polishes. I have added the link above when searching for this shade on the feelunique website, but I can not seem to find this actual shade? I know it's limited edition, but I thought it might be on their website at least over Xmas?

Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm ~ £3.49 for 8ml

The Information:

Brand new organic Soil Association Certified balm. Intensively moisturising and hydrating. Fully recyclable packaging and components.

Application:

Use on lips, face and body for an intensive and organic moisture boost.

Ingredients: Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum parkii, (Shea butter), Cera alba, Rosa canina, Fruit Oil, Calendula officinalis, Flower Extract, Pelargonium graveolens, Caranga odorata Oil. Benzyl Alcohol*, Citral*, Eugenol*, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol Farresol linalool Benzoate citonelloi, limonene (*Naturally occuring component of essential oils).

100% organic is great. I love the look of the vintage tin. This has a herbal scent to it.

 Living Nature Samples Left To Right: Vitalising Cleanser, Link :), Extra Hydrating Toning Gel, Link :), Nourishing Day Cream, Link :)

Living Nature Vitalising Cleanser ~ £17.45 for 100ml

The Information:

Living Nature's gentle Vitalising Cleanser is great at lifting impurities from the skin while maintaining valuable moisture levels. Gentle enough to use on the most delicate skins. This product can be used on normal, dry and mature skin.

Application:

Use generously morning and night. Gently smooth onto face and remove with a warm face cloth or tepid water. Pat your face dry before applying your Living Nature toning treatment.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its antiseptic properties and enzymes and Kumerahou for its natural lathering properties.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Cetearyl olivate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Glycerin (vegetable glycerine), Pomaderris kumerahou flowers/leaf extract, Glucose (plant sugar), Mel (manuka honey), Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Sclerotium gum, Decyl glucoside (from coconut oil), Limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Totarol (totara extract), Limonene*, Linalool*. * From natural essential oils.

I am happy to try this cleanser, but it's quite a small sample so I probably wouldn't buy the full size based on how my skin works with this due to the price.

Living Nature Extra Hydrating Toning Gel ~ £12.40 for 50ml

The Information:

This nutrient-rich gel tones and restores the skin’s ideal pH balance, while giving extra moisture and refreshment to thirsty skin – with Harakeke, Active Manuka Honey and Larch Tree extract. Also soothes sunburn. For normal to dry and mature skin.

Application:

Each morning and evening smooth a small amount onto your face and neck after cleansing. Wait 30 seconds, then resume your Living Nature regime.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its nourishing qualities and Harakeke (New Zealand flax) gel for its soothing & hydrating properties.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Glycerin (vegetable glycerine), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil**, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter**, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (from coconuts), Cetyl Palmitate (from olive oil), Sorbitan palmitate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Galactoarabinan (larch tree gum), Sclerotium gum, Glucose (plant sugar), Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Mel (manuka honey), Phormium Tenax leaf juice (NZ flax gel), Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Citronellol*, Limonene*, Linalool*.
* From natural essential oils ** Certified organic.

I'm sure this will be a nice enough product. I will have to wait and see.

Living Nature Nourishing Day Cream ~ £19.75 for 50ml

The Information:

Treat your skin with this nutrient rich day cream that has been formulated to deliver nourishment and protection, optimising your skins health. A unique blend of Manuka Honey and Shea Butter will restore valuable moisture. A lovely, smooth cream suitable for normal to dry skins.

Application:

After cleansing and hydrating, apply liberally to your face and neck using gentle upward sweeps.

Hero ingredients: Manuka Honey for its antiseptic and humectant qualities and Totara Extract for its strong antioxidant properties - to neutralise free radicals linked to skin ageing.

Ingredients INCI: Aqua (water), Cetearyl olivate (from olive oil), Sorbitan olivate (from olive oil), Squalane (vegetable squalane), Caprylic/Capric triglyceride (from coconuts), Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, Parfum (natural fragrance)*, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter**, Glucose (plant sugar), Mel (manuka honey), Phormium tenax leaf juice (NZ flax gel), Triticum vulgare (wheat) germ oil, Sclerotium gum, Olea europaea (olive) leaf extract, Glucose oxidase (from milk), Lactoperoxidase (from milk), Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka) oil, Totarol (totara extract), Benzyl benzoate*, Benzyl salicylate*, Citronellol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. *From natural essential oils **Certified organic.

I am looking for a new face moisturiser so maybe this product will amaze me?

So my thoughts on this month's box are this. I am happy to try the Clarisonic Refining Skin Polish and even the samples from the Living Nature range. The Nails Inc. Oxford Circus Limited Edition Nail Polish is a shade I like, but nothing new. The TIGI Bed Head Candy Fixations Sugar Dust and the Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium 100% Organic Balm are similar to products that I have received in other beauty boxes that I have received recently so unfortunately this is not a stand out box for me.

What products did you receive in your feelunique Beauty Box this month? What did you think of them? For more information on the feelunique Beauty Box please see the link here :)

Love to you all