Hey guys!
So...I have been missing right?!...I am still here, have had a crazy couple of months. Went to Vegas, had a fabulous time, came back, and sort of neglected my blog. I have also been writing for In-spirels Magazine which you can check out here: http://www.in-spirelsmagazine.co.uk/?p=14322 But now I am BACK :)
So what's new? Well here are my fabulous favourites for May.
I bought Glamour magazine last month and this came with it as a free gift, I didn't think it would be that great, but thought there was no harm in trying it out. I washed with it after using hair dye, and I couldn't believe how amazing it was. Not only did it moisturise my hair but it made it look so shiny and silky, I am absolutely in love with it. The bad news is it costs £14.50 a bottle...but it might be a worth while investment. You also don't need to use much, I have super long hair and get away with using a 10p sized amount, just add lots of water for it to lather up.
I have been a fan of the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri for a while, and found nothing on this planet that could top it. Until now. Not too surprising, its yet another gem from the Hansen range. I apply the Mega Shine on to any nail varnish as a top coat and it really REALLY does make it last a lot longer and does give it a shiny "just manicured" finish that lasts. My pet peeve is when I've taken so much care and time to give myself a manicure and it chips within hours. We all know about that don't we...well, not with this. I did the washing up, dyed hair, and opened cans all within hours of using it, and it stayed put. Chipping started after about 5 days which in my world is pretty awesome. The only annoying thing is that unlike the Insta-Dri you can't apply it to your nails 2 minutes after your manicure, you have to wait for your nail varnish to dry completely first. So not so great if you are in a rush, but if you have about 20 minutes to spare, USE IT! Grab one for £6.39 at Boots.
I wanted a deep classic red (no blue undertones) but plum coloured lipstick that was moisturising, which I couldn't find anywhere - yes I am hard to please. Playing around at the Maxfactor counter I found that if I mixed two of their new colour elixir colours together, I got such a result. Staying power, moisturising, and just a gorgeous colour. I picked out Ruby Tuesday and Mulberry, at £7.99 each. They are lovely by themselves too, I'm just being picky...
So we all have seen or used coconut products in the form of moisturisers, but have you ever thought of using it in its pure form? I have been using coconut oil for a couple of years to cook with, as it really benefits me health wise, but I hadn't considered using it on my skin until I saw a friend open up a jar right there in a pub and start applying it to his hands. After laughing my promarni off, I realised that it wasn't actually that weird. Ok I probably wouldn't go as far as to get my jar out in public and lather myself up with it, but I would use it at home. It's really great on dry patches of skin, and is super moisturising. Cook with it, moisturise with it, use it for dry ends of your hair when you wash it, the list is endless! I get this brand from my local Asian shop, its around £4 a tub which is brilliant. You can also find them in various organic shops, and the world food isles in some supermarkets.
Body Shop Earth Lovers Pear & Lemongrass Shower Gel
I love the body shop for beauty products they just smell divine, and this is from their new Earth Lovers collection. The product is biodegradable, so safe for our beautiful planet, and safe for you. This scent is my favourite and makes you feel really fresh in the mornings. I alternate between this and the Body Shop's giant bottle of strawberry shower gel, which I have loved since a child. Thumbs up.
So...I have been missing right?!...I am still here, have had a crazy couple of months. Went to Vegas, had a fabulous time, came back, and sort of neglected my blog. I have also been writing for In-spirels Magazine which you can check out here: http://www.in-spirelsmagazine.co.uk/?p=14322 But now I am BACK :)
So what's new? Well here are my fabulous favourites for May.
Percy and Reed
I bought Glamour magazine last month and this came with it as a free gift, I didn't think it would be that great, but thought there was no harm in trying it out. I washed with it after using hair dye, and I couldn't believe how amazing it was. Not only did it moisturise my hair but it made it look so shiny and silky, I am absolutely in love with it. The bad news is it costs £14.50 a bottle...but it might be a worth while investment. You also don't need to use much, I have super long hair and get away with using a 10p sized amount, just add lots of water for it to lather up.
Sally Hansen Mega Shine Top Coat
I have been a fan of the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri for a while, and found nothing on this planet that could top it. Until now. Not too surprising, its yet another gem from the Hansen range. I apply the Mega Shine on to any nail varnish as a top coat and it really REALLY does make it last a lot longer and does give it a shiny "just manicured" finish that lasts. My pet peeve is when I've taken so much care and time to give myself a manicure and it chips within hours. We all know about that don't we...well, not with this. I did the washing up, dyed hair, and opened cans all within hours of using it, and it stayed put. Chipping started after about 5 days which in my world is pretty awesome. The only annoying thing is that unlike the Insta-Dri you can't apply it to your nails 2 minutes after your manicure, you have to wait for your nail varnish to dry completely first. So not so great if you are in a rush, but if you have about 20 minutes to spare, USE IT! Grab one for £6.39 at Boots.
Maxfactor Colour Elixir Lipsticks
I wanted a deep classic red (no blue undertones) but plum coloured lipstick that was moisturising, which I couldn't find anywhere - yes I am hard to please. Playing around at the Maxfactor counter I found that if I mixed two of their new colour elixir colours together, I got such a result. Staying power, moisturising, and just a gorgeous colour. I picked out Ruby Tuesday and Mulberry, at £7.99 each. They are lovely by themselves too, I'm just being picky...
Pure Coconut Oil
So we all have seen or used coconut products in the form of moisturisers, but have you ever thought of using it in its pure form? I have been using coconut oil for a couple of years to cook with, as it really benefits me health wise, but I hadn't considered using it on my skin until I saw a friend open up a jar right there in a pub and start applying it to his hands. After laughing my promarni off, I realised that it wasn't actually that weird. Ok I probably wouldn't go as far as to get my jar out in public and lather myself up with it, but I would use it at home. It's really great on dry patches of skin, and is super moisturising. Cook with it, moisturise with it, use it for dry ends of your hair when you wash it, the list is endless! I get this brand from my local Asian shop, its around £4 a tub which is brilliant. You can also find them in various organic shops, and the world food isles in some supermarkets.
Body Shop Earth Lovers Pear & Lemongrass Shower Gel
I love the body shop for beauty products they just smell divine, and this is from their new Earth Lovers collection. The product is biodegradable, so safe for our beautiful planet, and safe for you. This scent is my favourite and makes you feel really fresh in the mornings. I alternate between this and the Body Shop's giant bottle of strawberry shower gel, which I have loved since a child. Thumbs up.
Nivea Pure and Natural Cleansing Toner
Nivea Pure and Natural Cleansing Toner is really great at getting rid of daily dirt and grease build up especially from makeup. I have oily to combination skin down my T-zone, and dry around my cheeks, so it can be challenging to find one toner that works for all areas, but this has done the trick.It takes a great product to take me away from my trusted Clinique Anti-blemish Solution toner, so this must be really really awesome. I use it after removing my makeup at night, and in the morning before applying it. It's really light and refreshing, but isn't harsh on the skin either, just leaves you feeling like you've had a cucumber facial - lovely! I purchased it for £3.29 at Tescos, but you can get it pretty much anywhere that sells Nivea products.
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Love ya long time!
~ Miss Christina C ~
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