VO5 Miracle Concentrate......................

As you all know I have a running love affair with Moroccan Oil and there is rarely a month where I don't feature it I'm my favourites.

Well, Moroccan Oil my lovely, you have competition for my affection!! When I was browsing around Superdrug about 5/6 weeks ago, I spotted this, The VO5 Miracle Concentrate.

 

Now I fully admit that I wasn't expecting much from this petite little bottle of golden oil. Especially as it costs just £4.99 compared to Moroccan Oils hefty price tag of £30.45.

However what I got was a fantastic product that leaves my hair soft, silky and manageable. Like Argan oil it speeds up drying time and is both moisturising and full of anti-oxidants ( that's thanks to the Vit E!!) as well as protecting your hair from blow drying.

I have been using this pretty much every time I have washed my hair since I got it and I can honestly say that I love it just as much as Moroccan Oil, and for me to say that it must be good. When my Moroccan Oil runs out, i will really think twice about repurchasing it when I truly do think this is just as good, if not dare I say better.....

What high end products do you love that you have found drug store dupes for?

Mwah 

September Favourites...................

I cant believe that we are at the end of September already, its only 12 weeks Sunday till Christmas!!! he he.

Anyway, I'm not going to waffle to much, on with my September favourites...

As you can see there are quite a few.....lol

Hair Care

Label.M Souffle- Adds texture to my new short style, this light weight cream formula is great for waves and curly styles.

TRESeme Heat Defence- I have found this is the best heat protecting spray around, protects up to 230degrees.

TRESeme Instant Refresh Dry Shampoo - By far the best dry shampoo around, great smell, fab for volume and just amazing really.

Moroccan Oil - I always rave about this product, for more Click here.

Face Products

Revlon Colour Stay-  have rediscovered the love for this long lasting foundation. Covers like a dream and with my next favourite doesn't look heavy.

ELF Stipple Brush - This is from the Studio range and is fantastic value. Blends foundation perfectly with no marks what so ever. Love this brush with my Colourstay!!!

MAC Springsheen Blush- My new go to Blush, A lovely peach with just the right amount of golden shimmer.

Eyes

MAC 4 Palette (Woodwinked, Satin Taupe, Gleam and Twinks) gorgeous every day colours

Wet'N'Wild palette- I got this from Dinah in our swap and I just love it!!

Jane Iredale Lash Enhancer- I recently posted about this, adds great volume, and in the long run helps to strengthen your lashes.

Wet'N'Wild Mono in Nutty- A lovely follower told me the name of this fantastic all round shadow. Great for your brow bone and blending.

Estee Lauder Double Wear stay in place Gel Liner - My new go to Gel liner, does not budge!!!

Lips

Revlon Lipstick- All of them!!! This is skyline Pink from the fall collection but I just love Revlon Lippies, gorgeous.

No17 Beehive- A fab nude shade, sheer enough with just the right amount of colour. I had heard so so much about this lipstick and it doesn't disappoint!!!

ELF Lip Liner in Natural Blush- My favourite all time lip liner, goes with everything, my lips but better. 

Nails

Deborah Lippmann Some Enchanted Evening and Essie LadyLike

A gorgeous combo, feminine with just the right amount of edge. I really love how pretty this looks on my nails :))

Sorry this is such a long waffley post lol.Hope you enjoyed....

What have your September favourites been?? Post a link below so I can see!!!

Mwah

August Favs.........

I cant believe how quickly August has gone, the year is flashing by!!!

So without further ado, here are my August Favourites....

There have been alot of things I have loved this month, some old faith fulls and some newbies..

HAIRCARE

VO5 Ultimate Hold Hair spray- Brushes out brilliant, holds fantastically!!!

Moroccan Oil- An oldie but a fav!!!! see my review HERE!!!

SKINCARE

Bioderma - My new go to makeup remover, doesn't aggravate my eyes, review HERE!!

St Tropez Everyday Moisturiser for face (Med/Dark)- Still loving this light moisturising cream, the only self tanning product that doesn't break my face out in spots!!!

St Tropez Skin Illuminator in Gold- So pretty and now my favourite illuminators, they come in 3 beautiful shades, gold, rose and violet. They smell Divine and leave the skin with a beautiful glow.

Skin79 BB Cream- The perfect summer skin primer for me, helps keep the shine at bay in the heat.

TOENAILS

China Glaze Flip flop Fantasy and Orly Fancy Fuchsia, Ive had one of the other of these on my toes all month!!! I loveeee bright toenails.

MAKEUP

Bottom left up and round....

MAC MSF Natural- My favourite setting powder, doesn't cake on me and leaves my skin almost Radiant.

NYX HD foundation- A fantastic light formula that's long lasting and has a good cover without being heavy or sitting on my skin obviously. Blends amazingly.

NYX HD Eye Primer- Ive used this everyday since I got it and I love it!! Review HERE!!

Lipstick Mac PERVETTE, Urban Decay RUSH and Maybeline BORN WITH IT- I have been loving Lipstick and really haven't bothered with Lip gloss much at all this month. Over the month these have been my 3 faves.

MUA Trio shadows- In any colour, I have loved using these gorgeous trios, Ive done a couple of looks with them to have a look follow the links EDEN, SMOKE SCREEN,INNOCENCE.

Coloured Lower Lash Line- I put a couple of pencils in the picture, but its more using a bright colour on my lower lash line, I've been loving, blue, green and purple.

Miliani Blush- This lil pot of heaven came in my box from Dinah in my swap. Its my fav blush.....EVER!!

Elf Lip liner in Natural Blush- This is like my lips but better, I have been using it all over the lip before lipstick.

L To R

Maybeline Born With It, Urban Decay Rush, MAC Pervette, Milani Blush,

Below Elf Natural Blush.

Sorry this is such a long post this month, Ive just found I've really enjoyed alot of products this month....

What have your favourites been??

Mwah



July Favs..........

Well we are nearly at the end of July, and so comes my first monthly favourites...

Something I am strangely excited to be sharing with you!!!

This post is going to have quite a few pics, apologies in advance!!!

Let's get going....

My Favourite, go to products for July...

Starting with Skincare...

L To R

No 7 Cleanse & Care eye makeup remover.

This is by far one of the best eye makeup removers I've used. Its gentle and yet super effective, getting everything off without having to rub and drag my eyes.

£7.75 from http://www.boots.com/

Olay Aqua Physics Serum

I have been using this for a few months mow and this is my 2nd bottle, I love it. Super light, a thirst quenching hydration boost for the skin. Helps keep skin plump and smooth.

£12.25 also from Boots and other Drugstores.

ST Tropez Everyday moisturiser for face ( Medium/Dark )

This is a weekend in the south of France in a tube!!

Amazing glow, gorgeous colour and doesn't break my skin out!! Perfect :))

£14.30 ( save up to 1/3 at http://www.boots.com/ at the mo!!! £12.87)

Clinique 7 day scrub cream.

I got this in a gift and I've really enjoyed using it this month. Really gentle, leaves skin feeling, soft, smooth and looking brighter. A fab exfoliator.

And last skin care item..

Wish Upon A Jar
For a full review click HERE

Next up

Moroccan Oil

You all now know I sware by this stuff, to check out my review click HERE

Jergens Age defying body moisturiser.

I got this by chance from Superdrug last month. It had money off (always a bonus) and i liked that it is 95% natural. This lotion smells devine!!!

£5.06 from drugstores

 

Miracle by Lancome

One of my favourite fragrances of all time, lasts really well on the skin, beautiful fragrance.

The official description is...

 

You Make It Happen. A vibrant, sparkling fragrance that opens like the dawning of a new day with fresh, dewy notes of Lychee and Freesia. Its spicy heart echoes with notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Ginger and Pepper as its warm base notes envelop you in the sensual splendor of Amber and Musk. A fresh start: A fruity floral accord that combines juicy Lychee with the sparkling accents of Freesia. An ardent, floral-spicy heart: Delicate Magnolia pairs with passionate notes of Bourbon Pepper and Ginger. A rich, radiant base: The deep glow of Absolute Jasmine kindled by the warm, sensuous notes of Musk and Amber
Available from all major department stores, 50ml is £50.00

On to make up

Bourjois Healthy mix Foundation

I have review this foundation, to see click HERE

 

Beyond Bronze by Fake Bake in Bronze Medium

A fab matte bronzer, long lasting, natural appearance, great for both colour and contouring. Love, Love Love this!!!

£10.20 from Boots

 

Crown brushes C406 Duo Fibre Face Brush

I have been loving this brush for my foundation and highlighters. It blends foundation beautifully giving an airbrush finish.

£8.91 exclusively from Crown Brushes

Lastly....

Urban Decay Naked palette £32.00

Clinique Brush on creme liner in True Black

This is my go to gel liner, its long lasting, stays on the water line and a true deep black.

£13.50 from department stores and Clinique

Mac Plush Glass in Posh It Up

This is one of Macs plumping glosses. Does give a slight tingle but nothing major. Love this for the colour.

£16.00 from maccosmetics.co.uk

And lastly

Me Me Me lip creme in Celine

I am a great fan of Me Me Me products and this is no exception, i have done a full review. For more info click HERE

The reason these two lip products are in my favs is because they look great layered.

L To R

Celine, Posh It Up and Layered.

Sorry this is such a long post, hope i didn't loose you along the way.

What have your favourites been this month??

Mwah

Maria xxxxxx

TRESemme Instant Refresh, Volumising Dry Shampoo.........

Having long colour treated bleach blond hair can take its toll, i do all the sensible things, use hair treatments, heat protection sprays and my favourite, Moroccan Oil, and in doing this it all helps. 

My hair takes such a long time to dry and i try not to strip all the natural oils, washing my hair every day,

 the only problem is that i love that fresh washed feeling.

This means I'm always after the ultimate dry shampoo. Having used several over the years, i recently tried the new TRESemme Instant Refresh Volumising Dry Shampoo.

Having been a batiste girl, I'm hard to please when it comes to dry shampoo, i am really pleased i gave this a go tho. The TRESeme has a lovely fresh scent and promises to add volume, which it does with great results so you get that fresh washed feeling whilst also looking after your hair.

I love the fact that this also boosts volume, although other dry shampoos add texture and a little root lift, this gives you all that and volume, and believe me i love BIG HAIR, hehe.

You can find The Instant Refresh range in all good drug stores,

RRP £4.39

For more of the science, check out TRESemme's web site.

http://www.tresemme.co.uk/

Batitse have just launched an XXL version of their dry shampoo, i wonder how they compare?!?

Maria xxxxxx

Moroccan Oil...........

I work in a top hair salon and something that has been talked about alot lately is Moroccan Oil. This time last year i cant even remember hearing about it at all.

In January we began stocking it in our salon, and so it began.....

When we had our training on the original oil (its the only line in the range we stock) i was instantly hooked by the promises the magic oil made. I have long bleached hair that can be dry on the ends. I have split ends like most women, and my hair being as long as it is takes what seems like forever to dry.

Let me give you a little bit of the history behind the oil.

Moroccan oil comes from the kernels of the Argen tree, native to Morocco. The oil itself has many uses, from cosmetic, to medicinal, even being used as a dipping oil.

The original Moroccan Oil promises to make hair stronger, smoother, whilst reviving the hair. 

Its a treatment oil that you run through wet freshly washed hair, there is no need to rinse.

 The oil doesn't leave the hair with any residue, just nourished from the outside in. It seals in the moisture encouraging the hair to dry quicker, by up to 25%. Your hair will feel silky and soft every time you wash your hair.

Also having no silicone in means that you don't end up with product build up.

You can also use Moroccan oil as you would a serum, running a small amount over your finished style, so really you are getting two products for one!!! Even better.

The Original oil comes in 2 sizes, 25ml costing £12.85 or 100ml for £30.40.

If your hair needs a pick me up, give this a go, you wont turn back, i promise!!!

For more hair tips and recommendations, check out my colleague Chally's blog

http://hairforcebychaland.blogspot.com/

Mwah,

Maria xxxxxxxx