L'Oreal Elvive Shampoo and Conditioner

I've been really busy this year with my studies and with that thing they call life and as a result, at the start of the year I have been neglecting my hair of the care it needs such as deep conditioning and heat protection when I'm styling it using my GHD or whatever. I noticed my hair become very dull, dry and lifeless which were all warning signs that I have to do something before it gets even worse. So I searched and searched in the pharmacy for what seemed like ages and found................... L'Oreal Elvive Shampoo and Conditioner!

Finding the right shampoo for your hair is very important if you want to have luscious shiny locks. What I love about L'Oreal Elvive is that not only do they create shampoos and conditioners that actually works, but they also smell super nice :) The smell stays in your hair until you need to wash it again (promise!).

These are my favorite L'Oreal Elvive Shampoo and Conditioner:

Elvive Anti-Breakage

I came across this product when my hair was breaking easily probably due to styling and all that crazy rituals I do with my hair. The shampoo claims to "Help repair brittle, damaged hair and split ends by replenishing the hair's natural cement." 

Now, I for one agree that ever since I started using the shampoo and conditioner, my hair has been noticeably shinier and healthier than ever. As I have recently lightened my hair (ombre hair), I know I will need to take extra good care of it due to the bleaching process. So far, I am satisfied with the result :)








Elvive Re-Nutrition

This product I love also, but not as much as the previous one. This gets the second prize for revitalizing my damaged hair from root to tip! I am a sucker for awesome smelling hair products and this one I must say is like the milk and honey of all the nice smelling shampoos and conditioners ever made (no exaggerations intended..haha).

This shampoo and conditioner contains "Royal Jelly + 10 regenerating nutrients". What's Royal Jelly you may ask? According to the internet, "Royal Jelly is considered by many a potent anti-oxidant. Produced in the beehive for the nourishment of the queen bee, it is a complex substance that cannot be recreated by man. When examining its properties and considering the source of its documented benefits, many conclude that it is its high amino acid content that make it such a special rejuvenating substance."

Enough said.


Hair tip:

When washing your hair, always use cold to luke warm water - never hot, as this can damage the cuticles of your hair making it look dull and dry.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Schwarzkopf OSiS+ Dust It Mattifying Powder

So I heard about this product that can make your hair all "boofed-up" without the use of the ol' hairspray and teasing comb. This intrigued me and I definitely wanted to try it.

My first impression of this product was that the packaging was a little smaller than I expected. Haha.. the hairdresser showed it to me and I was like, "That's it?" Osis Dust It costs about  $36 NZD at your local hairdressing salon.

How to apply it:

Make sure your hair is DRY.

1. Put a little bit of the powder on the palm of your hand.
2. Sprinkle some of it using your fingers on the roots of your hair (where you want it to be lifted).
3. After, sprinkling it, rub it several times until the powder is not visible.
4. Scrunch the roots of your hair where you've applied it to get that messy texturized look.

PROs

• the packaging is very stylish and it is small enough to fit in your handbag whenever you need to touch-up
• the powder is very fine and it doesn't leave visible residue when you put it on the roots of your hair
• it lasts for a long time as you don't need a lot of it when you use it
• it doesn't have a funny smell

CONs

• the product stays in your hair even after several washes
• you have to keep on "scrunching" the roots of your hair a couple of times a day to re-activate the effect
• it doesn't work well on people with long thick hair (mid-past shoulder like mine), as I think this is especially created for people with short layered hair
• I hardly use it as it doesn't really give me the volume I want but it is great if you want that extra oomph after styling

Product Tip:

When I am styling my hair for the "messy up-do" I sprinkle a bit Dust It on the top of my hair to give it a texturized finish. Also, I sprinkle the powder on random parts of my hair to add extra volume that screams "I just woke up from bed and my hair already looks fantastic" haha..

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Natio Lip Butter in "Tender" - Review

Another product from Natio I truly love...Lip Butter in "Tender".

Natio Lip Butter comes in six everyday wearable colours! What I love about Natio is their ability to create makeup that is suitable for everyday use. By now you all know that I love the natural look when it comes to makeup and Natio definitely hits the spot on this one.

PROs:

• this product is definitely for everyday use.. something you can wear when you just want to stay at home and chill with your comfies on :)
• it has a minty smell to it and it smells so yummy, I always have to stop myself from licking my finger when I put it on.. Shhhhh....
• it gives my lips this shiny healthy gloss (but not too glossy).. it doesn't add much color but it gives a nice rosy pink tinge when applied
• At $13 NZD, this is definitely more than what its worth
• the packaging is compact and it will fit anywhere from your pocket to your handbag
• it's just YUMMY!

CONs:

• I am not a fan of lip pots - they are hard to use and it makes my finger sticky.. so always have a tissue handy when applying this lip butter
• they are not easy to find, so far, I've only seen them in Farmers, but other than that, they are pretty rare

Beauty Tip:

When you feel like your lipstick is drying, apply a coat of this lip butter and it will instantly rehydrate your lips.


Rating: 4 out of 5

Natio Lipstick in Damasc - Review

I LOVE THIS TO BITS!

Finally, my search for the perfect lipstick is over. I found this baby when I was working in the hospital last year and by accident, after so many failed attempts.. I saw it, I didn't even try it on..(haha).. et voila! I've been using this lipstick since November last year and I am on my fourth one already :) ..Talk about a lip junkie. As someone who loves lipsticks and who is fussy about color and texture, this lippie makes me happy :)

PROs:

• matte look, not too shiny so you can wear it every single day without looking over the top
• moisturises your lips
• stays on for hours, and when I say hours, I'm talking about almost the whole day
• it is very affordable at $18 NZD
• it looks natural -  whilst adding a peachy almost pink color to your lips
• the packaging is simple and chic
• it glides on easily when applied

CONs:

• it can get a bit dry as the day goes on, so you'll need to retouch when you feel the need to
• it doesn't last me more than 2 months as the size is quite small.

Beauty Tip:

To achieve a natural glowing look, apply two layers of this lipstick, use a tinted moisturiser and a stroke of peach glow Natio blusher and put on your best smile :)

Overall, I give Natio Lipstick in Damasc a 4.5 out of 5 rating