Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying No12

Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying

So it's that time again to give my final thoughts on a whole load of product empties! This time around I've made it my mission to use up makeup that maybe I've previously put to one side for a while and others that I have constantly used, loved and would purchase again. So here's the round up of what's hot and what's not!

If you fancy checking out more Product Empties & Regrets videos I have a whole playlist over on my channel here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIvbE4oHj02si6n_s1qp8cTuWh1tt-xEp

Products mentioned:
- Ogx Brazilian Keratin Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner
- Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Shampoo Mini
- Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Body Wash (Travel Size)
- Victoria's Secret PINK Shimmer Lotion
- Soap & Glory Breakfast Scrub
- Elizabeth Arden Intensive Moisture Hand Treatment
- Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick
- La Roche Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50 Gel Cream
- Elemis Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsules
- Rimmel Match Perfection 2 in 1 Concealer & Highlighter
- Maybelline FIT ME Concealer in 010
- Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in B20
- NYX Eyebrow Marker in Deep
- Soap and Glory Archery Tint and Precision Pencil
- Soap and Glory Archery Brow Pencil
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz
- Benefit They're Real Mascara in Black
- Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes Mascara

My Haircare Routine and Colour

Ever since I decided to go back to blonde or should I say ombre, I've defiantly had to step up my haircare routine. As you probably already know, if you're constantly exposing your hair to bleach, it can play havoc with the overall condition of it. Now don't get me wrong I do love my blonde, but it can be incredibly high maintenance to constantly keep it looking in great shape, as well as preventing it from turning too brassy. Regardless of all of this, I wanted to share with you what I have introduced into my haircare routine to make sure it stays in tip top condition in the hope it may help some of you out if your deciding to go ombre or blonde.

 

Pre-Colour Deep Conditioner
Everytime I refresh my colour, a couple of days before hand I like to deep condition my hair with the Philip Kingsley Elasticzer so that it's in the best condition in preparation for the colour. I also use this once a month too.

Colour - Ombre and Roots
Next up is colour. For the ombre I achieved this initially by using the Bleach London DIY Dip Dye Kit, this is super easy to use and it also comes with a blending lotion to help fade the light into the dark without it looking harsh. I also had the ombre done professionally a couple of times to achieve my desired shade. I also use the Bleach White Toner Kit to balance out the brassy tones in my hair.

For the roots I've always used the Live Colour XXL in Bitter Sweet Chocolate.

Shampoo and Conditioner
If you've been following me for a while now you'll know my favourite Shampoo and Conditioner brand is Ogx. I'm currently using the Brazilian Keratin Smooth Formula. For the Blonde I love using the Provoke Touch of Silver Brightening Shampoo once a week as well as the Bleach London Reincarnation Mask to moisturise the ends as they can get dry easily.

Hair Products and Styling
Lastly onto hair products and styling. I tend to only blow dry my hair occasionally but when I do I love using the Philip Kingsley Maximizer it's great at adding a ton of volume to your hair. Whether I blow or air dry my hair I always use the L'Oreal Mythic Oil before hand on the ends to help replenish the moisture back into my dry/colour treated hair.

Another product I always use is the Tresemme Heat Defence Styling Spray as it works great with really hot hair styling tools.

When I do blow dry my hair I use my trusty Lee Stafford Nourishing Argan Oil Hair Dryer and Philip Kingsley Grooming Brush. I've had the Philip Kingsley brush for years now and I absolutely love this as it has holes in it so your hair can breathe while blow drying. My holy grail straighteners have to be the GHD Straighteners, these do the trick every time for me.

To finish off I like to smooth my hair down with a tiny bit of the Tigi Bed Head After Party and again with the L'Oreal Mythic Oil onto the ends. Inbetween washes I use the Colab Dry Shampoo, to help keep the grease at bay! 

Product Empties and Products I Regret Buying May 2015

Product Empties & Products I Regret Buying

May has been a month of using up a lot of products, some good and some not so good. A lot of these products I have reviewed as first impressions and so it's great to give you guys an overall review on them, after using them up.

What's been a product you have regretted buying recently. Leave a comment down below or tweet me.

Products mentioned:
1. Elnett Hairspray Very Volume Supreme Hold
2. Organix Macadamia Oil Shampoo
3. Colab Dry Shampoo in New York, Paris & Tokyo
4. Zoella Beauty Soak Opera Bath Soak and Shower Cream
5. Zoella Beauty Creamy, Madly, Dreamy Body Lotion
6. Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Facial Towelettes
7. Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
8. Glamglow Youthmud Mask
9. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Daily Moisturiser
10. Vaseline Aloe Vera Lip Balm Tin
11. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray
12. YSL Volume Effect Faux Cils Mascara in Black
13. Maybelline The Colossal Go Extreme Volume
14. MAC Clear Brow Gel
15. Bare Minerals Loose Eye Shadow in Gal Pal

April Favourites 2015 featuring Benefit, Bobbi Brown and Models Own

April Favourites

Another month has passed and oh my it's May already! I don't know about you but I'm ready for some Summer, it's been too long. April has been a month of discovering new products and today I am sharing with you some of the products that I have really taken a shine too.

What's been your go to makeup product for April? Leave me a comment down below or tweet me.

1. Organix Anti-Breakage Keratin Oil Shampoo & Conditioner
2. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Body Butter
3. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh
4. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Mascara
5. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara
6. Maybelline Sensational Lipstick in Power Peony
7. MUA Velvet Lip Lacquer in Aflush
8. Models Own Nail Polish in Lilac Icing
9. Jacket Earrings from Miss Selfridge and River Island
10. H&M Gym Leggings
11. Buff Bunny - Heidi Somers
Instagram - Buff Bunny

My Haircare Routine for Long, Healthy Hair

My Haircare Routine

Taking care of your hair is just as important as looking after your skin, especially if you have long hair, so I thought I would share you with you my step by step routine of everything I use on my hair to keep it looking long, shiny and healthy.

Products mentioned:
1. Philip Kingsley Elasticizer
2. Organix Keratin Oil Shampoo & Conditioner
3. Herbal Essences Fresh Balance Clarifying Shampoo
4. Wide Tooth Comb
5. L'Oreal Mythic Oil
6. Philip Kingsley Maximizer
7. Lee Stafford Argan Oil Hairdryer
8. Philip Kingsley Brush
9. Tresemme Heat Defence Styling Spray
10. Yogi Curling Wand
11. GHD Hair Straighteners
12. Tigi Bed Head After Party
13. Colab Dry Shampoo in Tokyo
14. L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray

Product Empties and Products I Regret Buying featuring Lush and Maybelline

Product Empties and Products I Regret Buying

I haven't done one of these in a while, but I thought it was about time as I had collected a lot of new things in my little bag that I had used up. Some products I would defiantly re-purchase and others maybe not. What's been your favourite and least favourite product empty recently, leave a comment down below or tweet me.

 

Products mentioned:

1. Tresemme Heat Defence Styling Spray
2. Elemis Jasmine & Rose Milk Bath
3. Simple Kind to Skin Radiance Brightening Wipes
4. Victoria's Secret Love Spell Shimmer Lotion
5. Victoria's Secret Love Spell Bloom Fragrance Mist
6. Lush Snow Fairy Limited Edition Shower Gel
7. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
8. Benefit Moisture Prep Toning Lotion - Blog Post Review http://pinkparadisebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/benefit-moisture-prep-toning-lotion.html
9. Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
10. Elemis Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser
11. L'Oreal Skin Perfection Micellar Water
12. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh
13. Vera Wang Princess
14. Elizabeth Arden Intense Moisturising Hand Treatment
15. NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray
16. Bare Minerals Eye Shadow in Cultured Pearl
17. Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Light