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Organix Shampoo and Conditioner
I discovered Organix Shampoo and Conditioner about a month ago when reading up on no sulfates and less harmful shampoos, as I am trying to grow my hair and improve the condition. I am so glad I found Organix! After using for a month, I am totally... +
I discovered Organix Shampoo and Conditioner about a month ago when reading up on no sulfates and less harmful shampoos, as I am trying to grow my hair and improve the condition. I am so glad I found Organix! After using for a month, I am totally converted. I use the Argan Oil ones (blue bottles) and they smell great and leave my hair absolutely glowing. It's like silk! I am nearly running out and I have decided to order the Coconut Milk ones now, along with the Coconut Milk Serum! :)
My hair seems to be so much healthier too, as expected by removing sulfates (which strip the hair) from the equation. I can't stress how great they are and I would recommend to anyone who wants to switch from heavily loaded with chemicals shampoos. Give it a go and see how much your hair improves :) Also because they don't strip the hair they are a lot better for colored hair. So anyone with red hair, or high maintenance colour should definitely try!
Is there anything this brand can't do?
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bareMinerals Ready Foundation
Having never tried a mineral, powder foundation before I was really excited, especially after hearing good things about bareMinerals. Also, for the prices they charge, they've gotta be good right? Wrong. I purchased the foundation with a foundation... +
Having never tried a mineral, powder foundation before I was really excited, especially after hearing good things about bareMinerals. Also, for the prices they charge, they've gotta be good right? Wrong.
I purchased the foundation with a foundation brush also, which, to be fair, was a great quality brush and is still soft and a joy to use to this day. It still cost £20 which is a little pricey, but I suppose that is what people pay for good brushes, and indeed it is.
Now, at first, I loved the foundation. It gave great, buildable coverage - you could have a lot or a little. And as I hadn't tried a powder foundation before, I was curious as to how a powder could look like a foundation. I thought it would look as if you applied setting powder or something. But it set as a very creamy, dense foundation on my face. It took practice to get my measurements right, because it's not hard to put too much of this stuff on. If you're a fan of thick foundation (which I am) then this is good for that, but also you can just brush a little bit here and there for you naturals too.
HOWEVER, here is the bad news: The foundation doesn't stay on! Yes, the dreaded oily, smudged foundation look but 10 tens worse than you can imagine. This is within 2 hours of wear, at the most or maybe 3 but that is really pushing it. Please note that I am not a very oily person, my skin most of the time is actually very dry. But this came off everywhere, especially down the sides of my nose. And it isn't a case of a quick trip to the loo and a bit of powder on the nose - trust me, that made it even worse. I know it wasn't because I was putting too much on that it was 'sweating' off, I tried it with hardly any foundation at all and still had the same result, day in day out. And yes I was using a primer, setting powder and makeup setting spray!
I don't know... maybe I'll use it in winter when my face is real dry. Apart from that, I can't recommend this. Maybe their original foundation would suit me better.
Advantages: Very buildable, great coverage (when it stays on), best range of colour shades I have ever seen for a foundation. Also found that it doesn't make you break out, probably due to it being a mineral foundation.
Disadvantages: Pricey, doesn't stay on, no oil control, wouldn't be good for people with acne/oily skin.
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L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara
L'oreal Million Lash Mascara Review: Firstly, over the years I have tried many mascaras. I have used MAC mascaras, benefit 'they're real', No7, you name it I've tried it, but I always found myself back with my trusty go-to mascara, Max Factor False... +
L'oreal Million Lash Mascara Review:
Firstly, over the years I have tried many mascaras. I have used MAC mascaras, benefit 'they're real', No7, you name it I've tried it, but I always found myself back with my trusty go-to mascara, Max Factor False Lash Effect.
However, after running out of my fav, and seeing as I am always on the look out for new mascaras, I bought the L'oreal Million Lashes one when it was on offer. At first, I found it to be a bit too wet which meant it could go on quite thick and clumpy. But once I got used to applying it and after it had been used a few times, I found it to be just as good as the Max Factor one, separating and fanning out my lashes and really complimenting my eyes. I love dark, jet black lashes too and it certainly coats them well. It's one of the only mascaras where I haven't had to throw it out and rush back to the MF one. Don't get me wrong, I still have love for all Max Factor mascaras and I'll definitely buy one again, but the L'Oreal is certainly a winner too. So, if you're looking for a mascara to make your lashes look full and long, I'd recommend either of these!
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