There are few things I like more than things which are pink and shiny. Seriously, I have the aesthetic leanings of an eight year old high on candy.
These pieces just make me happy (and want to shop).
Nail Varnish – Butter London
Clutch – Jason Wu
Trench – Burberry
Earrings – Kate Spade
Ring – Luxurybazaar.com
Necklace – Shourouk
Pumps – Christian Louboutin
Lip Tar – Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
The Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is a product which is hailed as a miracle worker throughout magazines and blogs. A look at the box shows its been awarded beauty prizes by Harper’s Bazaar and InStyle – two publications which know what they’re talking about! So I was super excited to try this miracle product.
Unlike a regular conditioning treatment, this goes on before you shampoo, and it is left on for 1/2 hour. To deal with the unavoidable spills a cute little branded shower cap is included in the box.
I do always find this pre-shampoo treatment idea a little bit of a hassle – but made the most of it by applying a face mask at the same time and had a little home-spa-thing going on.
So, after shampooing and conditioning with my regular products (Kerestase shampoo and Frederik Fekkai conditioner) my hair did feel super smooth.
The only negative I would say came when I came to blow dry my hair – it took forever. However, once I did manage to get it dry, my hair was super sleek and looked as if I had straightened it.
What I like about this is, not only does it work in repairing the damage already done, but also helps in the prevention of damage – smooth hair equals no straighteners for me.
Would I buy the Elasticizer once this tub runs out? Yep, I think I would. I’m a sucker for hair treatments, and this is one which certainly works!
150ml jar is priced at £30 and is available here (UK) and here (US)
I am always pretty dubious when a product self certifies as a ‘miracle,’ but NUDE’s offering is pretty impressive! The mask contains exfoliating particles as well as some much lauded AHAs which are designed to slough off any icky outer layers of skin.They warn that the mask will tingle when applied, and yes, it did a little, but it wasn’t anywhere near unbearable. The smell is light, and reminiscent of marzipan, but it’s pleasant. After the recommended 5 mins (or maybe slightly more) the mask had dried and washed off easily.
My skin felt super smooth afterwards – velvetly soft, and my skin tone showed huge improvement – it went from a little blotchy to uniform in colour. Moisturizer soaked in super quick, and my face felt the benefits all day long. Not only this, but even the day after using, my makeup applied better – smoother and more evenly.
The price is a little expensive, but the product holds up – you are only meant to use it once to twice a week, and only a little is needed at a time, but it does make a huge difference!
Along with the Miracle Mask, I also tried NUDE’s Cleansing Oil. I have tried similar products from brands such as Shu Uemura, and I have to say, NUDE’s offering is up amongst the best. It is thicker than the other oils I have tried, and even after washing, my face felt moisturized, as well as free of makeup.
Both products are great! They do the job they claim, whilst the natural ingredients are always a bonus!
The Miracle Mask is priced at £38
The Cleansing Oil is priced at £28
To be completely honest, Clarins has stayed pretty much under my radar for the past couple of years. It wasn’t a company which I though much about, relegating it as a brand geared more towards the more ‘mature’ client.
I would like to say how wrong I was. I have gone 0 – 60 with Clarins, from owning absolutely nothing to grabbing everything from lipgloss to body wash in a three month period. The products are super-high quality and way-luxurious!
I was lucky enough to get sent the 100ml bottle of Eau Dynamisante to sample and review, and I have to say – another score for Clarins. The unisex scent is described as featuring the essential oils of lemon, Patchouli, Ginseng and White Tea and it’s a fresh, pretty, and unusual choice.
I thought I would test it under some hard circumstances – an eight hour Dubai-London flight; and I have to say, the scent stayed with me for hours, and I’m pretty sure it’s the reason I didn’t have to carry my hand luggage off the plane!
The 100ml bottle retails for £29 from www.clarins.co.uk and here (US)