Friday 13 September 2013

Review | Grace Cole Co Body Butter – Watermelon & Grapefruit





Gracecole.co.uk Description:
-       - Luxurious and nourishing, this rich Body Butter is perfect for soothing dry skin and leaves your body temptingly soft and smooth.
-      -  Directions For Use: Massage generously into skin after bathing.

Description on packaging:
Body Butter – Intensive Moisturing Formula
Rich and nourishing, this luxurious Body Butter leaves skin smooth and supple.
Fruit Works – Revive your sense with this cocktail of mouthwatering bath and body treats.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propyparaben, Benzophenone – 3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene.

What do I use it for?
I use it as a body moisturiser.

How do I use it?
I use it as it states on the packaging, after a shower. Sometimes I use it before I got to bed, however considering I shower before I go to bed, it’s kind of the same thing. I apply it all over my body starting from the feet, massaging them a little bit if I can be bothered. Then I apply to my legs using a circular motion, torso, arms and the rest rubbed into my hands.

My verdict?
The body lotion is not as thick as I would like a ‘body butter’ to be. I’d say the consistency is more like a thick body lotion, not as liquid-y but certainly not quite as solid or thick as a ‘body butter’. It will keep you moisturised for a couple of days but for nice, hydrated skin I would apply everyday. It won’t cure very dehydrated, scaly skin but it will temporarily improve the appearance of dry skin.
The scent leans more towards the pink grapefruit side. It’s quite refreshing and pleasant if you like the scent of pink grapefruit, as I do. The scent does smell artificial although not grotesquely so. The scent does last during application and it lingers for a short time afterwards. If I apply it after a shower in the morning I will get very slight hints of this throughout the day but it is quite faint.
I love that it sinks in quite quickly. I am able to get dressed after a few minutes without feeling sticky or uncomfortable.
I believe there are four different scents including Peach & Pear (orange), Coconut & Lime (green) and Pineapple & Passionfruit (yellow).

Details_
Availability: Chemist Warehouse, gracecole.co.uk
Packaging: 250mL tub
Pricing: <$5 depending on availability and promotions

Rating:

Although the price is very affordable, it does not provide enough moisturisation for me and it’s not the best scent I have experienced.

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Wednesday 11 September 2013

Review | CHI Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex



Farouk | Official CHI Site Description:

  • Leave-in, alcohol free reconstructing treatment
  • Enriched with pure natural silk, wheat and soy proteins
  • Protects the hair against thermal styling and the environment

What do I use it for?
CHI Silk Infusion is a leave-in hair treatment. It can also be used as a heat protector, before using any heat tools, such as dryers, straighteners and curlers. It can be used on wet or dry hair and as long as you don’t use too much, it won’t weigh your hair down or make it look greasy.

How do I use it?
I usually use a 20c piece or .. about the size of a walnut onto damp hair, so not too wet. I usually towel-dry my hair then leave it for about 20 minutes before I apply the Silk Infusion. I do this because I have quite thick and long hair so it does take a little bit of time to dry/become damp. You can apply this straight onto towel-dried hair if it’s not too wet and you might only need a pea-sized amount if you have thin or short hair. If you’re not sure, start with a pea-sized amount and use more if you feel necessary.
I usually only apply to the bottom of my hair, so about the last 20cm. Then any remaining product on my hands I will run through my fringe, just to avoid weighing down or flattening the hair on top.

My verdict?
I loved CHI Silk Infusion for a long time. I have almost finished my second bottle 300mL and only my second because a little bit goes a long way so a bottle lasts for quite some time (I think it lasted almost a year for me). I love how it leaves my hair feeling after a wash and it’s always good to know my hair is being protected from my heating tools. My hair feels soft and silky and remains feeling that way even after straightening. For me, this product replaced my Morocconoil and it’s also more affordable.
Unfortunately, I won’t be repurchasing this after I finish my second bottle as I have found a new holy grail (HG) leave-in hair treatment, Davroe Moisture Senses Argan Oil. I will be doing a full review of the Davroe Argan Oil soon, so please stay tuned for that to hear why I think it’s better than the Silk Infusion!

Details_
Availability:
-       - Online | strawberrynet.com
-       - There are a lot of websites which sell this product and I have found that prices vary greatly. Please shop around a bit if you are thinking of purchasing. Also check shipping costs and size of product J. Make Google your best friend.
-       - Stores | drugstores in the USA, haircare & skincare outlets
-       - Available in 150mL and 300mL
-       - I bought mine from strawberrynet.com
Packaging:
-       - Plastic bottle
-       - Push lid, dispensing product
-       - Light
-       - Unsuitable for airplane travel (decant into <100mL bottle)
Pricing:
-       - I purchased mine for $47 / 300mL from strawberrynet.com
-       - I find this to be fairly reasonable, comparing it to Morocconoil which I purchased for $50 / 100mL.

Rating:

What's your favourite leave in serum?

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Monday 9 September 2013

Review: Daiso Brush Cleanser

Daiso Sponge and Puff detergent is just one of the amazing things at the Japanese discount store. If you're not familiar, Daiso is a Japanese store where everything is AU$2.80. A lot of the things are awesome, most of the things you didn't even know you needed or existed and some of things don't quite cut it. So why is this brush cleanser so great? Because it cleans your brushes so well and effortlessly and leaves no residue what so ever. Let me explain..


How I use this:
1. Pour a small amount of product onto the dirty dry brush. Work this product into the brush until it's covered all the bristles.
2. Remove the excess product by squeezing the brush and you will notice your makeup coming off.
3. Create some foam by rinsing the brush with water and keep rinsing and squeezing out the product until you get clean running water.
Image 4 shows the difference between a dirty and clean brush. The clean brush doesn't feel oily, doesn't smell funny, doesn't dry stiff or seem to damage the bristles. 

I have also used this on puffs and more recently on sponges as I am discovering the amazing world of sponges for foundation application (another Daiso gem, but more about that on another post). It is especially good for sponges as I can work the product into the sponge with my fingers. Create some foam and rinse the sponge clean until the water was no longer frothy. Squeeze it dry with a towel and it can be used straight away. I imagine this would be perfect for the Beauty Blender but I don't actually own one (although everyone tells me I must) so I wouldn't know. 

Trust me guys, if you have a Daiso near you, run out and grab it. (I know lots of people have discovered this product already!) 

The details:
* Available at Daiso stores nationally (I think)
* $2.80

Rating:

What do you like to wash your brushes with? (I hope I can convert you!)

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Thursday 5 September 2013

Review: Lush Dream Steam Steam Tab


The Dream Steam Steam Tab (DSST) has replaced the Tea Tree Toner Tab (TTTT) as my favourite Steam Tab (I know they only sell the two now which is a shame, they used to sell other ones like.. Moon and Sun?). I used to love the TTTT because I usually only remember to steam my face when my skin's feeling all congested and gross so tea tree oil is perfect for that with all its antibacterial properties. Even thought I have used Dream Steam many times before but I just realised that it has Tea Tree Oil in it too.

How I use it:
* Fill a bowl on a flat surface (table) with about 1 cup of hot boiled water (200mL), pop in the tab and watch it fizzle away. I will then get my towel, tea tree oil, iPad so the water can cool down a little bit. I add a few extra drops of tea tree oil when my skin's feeling extra yuck.
* Place your freshly cleansed face over the bowl. (Make sure it's free of any makeup or cleanser residue. I like to exfoliate before a steam as well.) If it's too hot, just wait a minute!
* Then, place a towel over your head to create a .. tent? Making sure that it covers your entire head and bowl all around.Relax and enjoy the lavender and rose scent (they are fairly subtle but they're there).
* You can stay in this position for as long as you like until you not longer get any steam.On average I'd got for 15 minutes.
* When you're done, you can splash your face with cool water and pat dry and/or pat dry and use a ' pore tightening' toner such as Lush Tea Tree Toner or even Witch Hazel. I have no idea if this does anything but in my mind my facials work like this: cleanse off dirt, exfoliate dead skin cells, steam out gunk from pores, close pores with toner to prevent gunk from getting in... It's a psychological thing. Please feel free to correct me if you have any scientific information of what a facial actually does.
* When the water is cool, funnel into a reuseable spray bottle (I get mine from Daiso!) and use a facial mist/toner/refreshing spray. Keep it in the fridge and it'll last for a week. Just in time for another facial/steam (:

What it does:
* Tea Tree acts as antibacterial for your skin
* Rose absolute calms redness (and boy do I have redness)
* Chamomile and lavender relaxes and calms the mind
I feel for myself the scent of lavender just instantly makes me feel like the weight has been lifted off my shoulders - a weight that I usually wouldn't even know was there. I usually use the steam tabs when I do a facial and facials usually makes me feel pretty relaxed anyway. The steam might also be good to do just before you go to bed, as part of a nightly ritual once a week or fortnight.

Deets:
* Available at Lush stores and online
* $2.50 for each tab

Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate (Sodium Bicarbonate), Citric Acid (Citric Acid), Perfume (Perfume), Lavender Oil ((Lavandula angustifolia)), Rose Absolute (Rosa damascena), Chamomile Blue Oil (Matricaria chamomilla), Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), Citronellol (Citronellol), *Geraniol (*Geraniol), *Limonene (*Limonene),Linalool (Linalool), Rose Petals (Rosa damascena)

Rating:

What do you like to use as part of your at home facial?

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Monday 2 September 2013

Liptember!

Yesterday is the first day of Liptember! To raise awareness and money for women's mental health I'm going to be doing Liptember the beauty blogger way. I will try and wear as many different lipsticks as possible in September (that's at least 30 if I only change once a day!) I mentioned Liptember in one of my HumpDay Haul post where I picked up two of Revlon for Liptember lipsticks. I can't wait to Kiss Away the Blues and give some love to some of my neglected lip products (and if you read my lipstick tag, you'll know there are oh too many..).

Follow me on Instagram to see the lipstick changes live in action and I will be blogging everyday in September to document my Liptember journey. Please sponsor me at: bit.ly/peachslip if you can! I'd love to hear your suggestions of what lipsticks I should wear or even purchase if I don't have it in my lipstick collection already. #reallyexcited



#1 NYX Black Label Lipstick - Poem
#2 Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids - Hot Plum

#3 Za Plumper Lips - 07 Candy Pink

#4 Bourjois Rose Exclusif Lipgloss

#5 Dior Addict Lipstick - 57 DiorKiss

Raise awareness for women's mental health and sponsor me at bit.ly/peachslips !


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