Current Favourite Hair Products│Haircare

M y hair has been through a lot this year, I had it bleached and then I went silver, then lilac, then pastel pink, then medium brown. And now, I'm just trying to grow it out. Seriously, don't bleach your hair! Is the worst thing you can do it, even if you have the best hair dresser, most expensive products, your hair will be damaged. Mine got damaged, and I'd probably do it all over again, it grows back anyway :3 Being so desperate to get it healthy, I tried a million products. Trial and error, that's what it's all about! I have gone through a few tubs of deep conditioners, leave-in creams and what not. When I finally got it back to medium brown I went to a salon and got a brazilian keratin treatment by INOAR and  my hair improved so much, then I cut out the fried parts and now it looks healthier :) I'm currently loving this products and it's lower maintenance now, which is a relief!

Redken Extreme Anti-snap: This is a leave in treatment which helps fight breakage and split ends. It's designed for extremely fragile or weakened hair. It has helped my hair tons! I have a very weakened area on the back of my head and using this after shampooing made it smooth and less prone to breakage.
OGX Argan Oil of Morroco: I use this oil after shampoo in my whole hair, it helps it dry faster for some reason and gives shine to my hair. Plus it's quite inexpensive and great quality!
Amika Oil Treatment: I mostly use this oil as a finishing product when my hair is already dry or styled. It gives shine, eliminates frizz and it smells soooo good! I also like to add a few drops of this oil to the Amika Nourishing Mask, it's like a bomb to my hair!
OGX Anti-breakage Keratin Oil Shampoo & Conditioner: After getting done the aforementioned treatment by Inoar, I was advised to use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, this line has keratin protein to increase elasticity and argan oil to condition the hair. I don't even need a deep conditioner when I'm using this combo!
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream: I leave this mask on for about 20 minutes and apply heat, my hair looks and feels extra soft! I have used almost all of it, it's that great!

What are your favourite hair products at the moment?

Favourites: February 2013

 
I never say this type of things but isn't time passing so quickly?! I feel like january flew by and now february! And you know what that means, time for favourites! I hope it's still a thing ;) I haven't purchased any new makeup or beauty related products recently, but I've been enjoying some of what I had for a while.
1. Ginerva Green Tea BB Cream: I've replaced liquid foundation with this BB cream, it gives my skin a nice glow and covers up beauty marks and small freckles. What I like the most is how it smells,fresh and sweet. 2. Sebastian Potion 9: I find that Sebastian does amazing hair products, I first fell in love with the foamy conditioner and now this. Is a liquid styling cream that I use with wet hair, it helps control the frizz. I rather let my hair air dry almost every day, so I need some type of detangling and de-frizzing product.
 
3. Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette: Probably the most reached-for palette in my collection. I find it so easy to create an everyday look with it. Also perfect for the "no makeup" makeup look :) 4. Nars Blush in Luster: Officially my favourite blush!  5. Mac Mineralize Skinfinish in Stereo Rose: the most hyped up MSF! I like it because is not only great as a highlighter but as a blusher too! It's a super pigmented coral with a pink undertone and lots of gold shimmer.
 
6. YSL Parisienne Eau de Parfum:  The sweetest floral fragrance I own. It has damask rose and tart blackberry notes that make it truly irresistible. And the bottle is so pretty. 7. Antipodes Vanilla Pod Hydrating Cream: This cream is super hydrating without being greasy, it's packed with lots of natural/organic ingredients including manuka honey that has powerful antibacterial properties that keep skin clear and fresh. I now want to try the night cream, which seems amazing! 8. Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream: I hate to say it, but now I must take care of my eye area. This eye cream feels very refreshing. I apply loads at night before bed and in the morning before applying serums or makeup. I still can't make a consistent review cause I've only used it for about a month, but so far so good. 9. Antipodes Organic Lip Balm: I love how smooth my lips are after applying this lip balm!
What are your favourites this month? Any new product I should try?
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Weekly Favourites │2

The past few weeks I've been skipping foundation and makeup in general, from time to time is nice to give my skin a break. I'm focusing on pampering myself, plus after a few hours under the sun on my last holiday, my foundation doesn't really matches my skin at all! For my hair I've been using the Klorane Pomegranate Conditioner ($.14.00) which smells amazing, I like conditioners that detangle my hair and this one does the job. It also protects my colour-treated hair. When it comes to skin care, I've been alternating between Philosophy's Purity Facial Cleanser, this is a small trial-size I got in a kit.  I like how easy it is to get back home and remove your makeup with this cleanser. Though it has a strange smell and I'm not too convinced about the ingredients, is just super easy to wash my face at night when I'm feeling tired or lazy. Otherwise, I use Angels on Bare Skin ($.13.95) in the morning and evening at it feels so refreshing! The lavender scent is so pleasant and my skin feels clean and hydrated. As a body exfoliator, I've been using the Lierac Sensory Body Scrub which contains 3 white flower extracts (gardenia, jasmine, camellia) and 4 botanic oils (argan oil, hazelnut oil, sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil) that help regenerate and soften skin. I use it 3-4 times a week on my arms, back and legs and it gives my skin an invigorating exfoliation. Finally, I've been loving Dolce & Gabbana's The One perfume ($.98.00), a delicate yet bold fragrance. 

What are your weekly favourites?
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Favourites: October 12

October has been a good month, I turned 22 (uh oh), Halloween is coming up and the holidays are almost here! Wooo :) I thought I'd include some of my fashion favourites this month to change it up a bit. Let me know if you like it or rather see strictly beauty stuff :)

Ever since i got an iPhone I started buying cases like a mad woman! This month I specially love these two from SwitchEasy. The rose flower case was a gift from a good friend of mine, I don't know if she'll read this but thank you Liz! :) And the Melt case, that I've been wanting to get forever and they sent me the wrong colour and I had to ask for a replacement! It took ages because they ship them from China. But I finally got it and I love it :) And of course, Nylon Magazine is a favourite of mine every single month!

Next are my Mouse Ballerina Flats from Marc by Marc Jacobs which were a present from my lovely mom, I just love them! They're super comfortable and cute. I've been using them quite a lot with dresses, leggings and jeans. 

On to the beauty stuff, the Clinique All About Eyes Rich has been an overnight savior when I'm feeling super tired. It really de puffs and diminishes black circles. I rediscovered two things recently: the Sephora Bronzer Brush (similar here) and the Mac Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass and I've been using both a lot. I never really used the brush cause I don't wear a lot of bronzer, instead I'm using it to apply foundation and it works great! I don't know if it's the bristles, the shape or size but my foundation looks flawless when applied with this brush. My favourite blush at the moment is the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Blissful, you can see review and swatches here. Another lip product I've been loving is the Dior Addict lipstick in colour 566 - Taffetas, it's quite sheer but it gives my lips the prettiest colour and shine! Lastly there's the Urban Decay Vintage Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy (a cult fave!) and a L'occitane wood comb I got as a gift. I love the little things I get as gifts because they always end up being my favourites!

Left to right: Mac Viva Glam Gaga Lipglass and Dior Addict Lipstick in 566.

What are your October favourites?

Favourites: September 12

Hello lovelies! Here are my September faves! The main purpose of doing this posts is to share with you the products I've been loving and using quite-a-lot. And I hope you share the ones you've been loving as well. I know all of these products seem unused but I always photograph them when they're new as they look aesthetic and pretty&cute and all that stuff. Just in case you were wondering :) So, as always I include my favourite perfume of the month and this months is...
Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Spray ($82.00): Probably the most fresh & feminine fragrance I've ever tried. It has notes of strawberry, violet leaves, gardenia, violet petals, musk, vanilla, jasmine petals, white woods and ruby red grapefruit. It smells so good and makes me feel elegant. The bottle is the prettiest! It's not on my background for no reason ;)

L'occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream ($10.00): Considered a beauty must-have, this hand cream is great for dry hands, especially now that the weather is cooling down. It's super creamy and it's enriched with 20% shea butter, honey, almond extracts and coconut oil. I honestly never tried a better hand cream than this!

Benefit Sugarbomb Face Powder ($.28.00): This blush is a dream. It has shimmering shades of peach, soft plum, pink and rose. Together they give the most glowy and natural flush to the cheeks. To see my review and swatches, click here.

Burt's Bee's Coconut Foot Cream ($.9.00): Every night, I have this little ritual where I put foot cream on and read a magazine before I go to sleep. I try different creams every day, but this is my favourite. The texture is so honey-like and smells soooo good. It's made with coconut oil that revives and rejuvenates dry feet. It also has hints of rosemary and peppermint extracts that feel refreshing. Dry feet saver.


Mac Bisque Eyeshadow ($.15.00): I love matte-neutral eyeshadows for under the eyebrow. Bisque is a soft beige that works great as a highlight or all over the lid with black eyeliner. I love having colour on my lids even if it's flesh toned. I recenlty got Urban Decay ABC Gum, a matte pale peach. Will post soon! :)
Please share with me your favourites this month! Specially skin care recommendations :)