January Favourites 2015

I know I’m probably not the only one who’s thinking ‘What? It’s the end of January already?’ With the new year being in full swing again I discovered some new favourite products and reached for some old favourites that I now want to share with you.

Got2Be Guardian Angel Heat Protection Spray

I’ve been using this for several years now and really like it. After using a different product for a few months now I repurchased the Got2Be Guardian Angel. It smells nice, makes my hair feel super soft and is also quite cheap. As far as I can tell it also protects my hair well from the heat, which is the main purpose of a heat protection spray really.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear 2 in 1 Wash and Mask
Another oldie but goodie product that I’ve been using on and off for the past years. Whenever I use it as a face wash it leaves my skin feeling squeaky clean and is very refreshing too. Occasionally I put it on as a face mask which feels particulary nice in summer when my face is super oily. The only downside to this product is that it can sometimes leave my skin feeling a bit “tight” and it mustn’t get into the eyes because that really isn’t a very pleasant experience.
Garnier Pure Anti Shine Moisturiser

This is definitely one of my favourite drugstore moisturisers as it works a treat on both my oily areas and my dry patches. I’m very pleased that it doesn’t make my face break out in spots ( like so many other
moisturisers do) and that it keeps my face nice and shine free just as it promises. It also smells very nice and fresh like cucumber which is always a winner with me and sinks in really quickly too.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
One of my favourites in winter to soothe the dry areas on my face. I won’t say too much about it though as I reviewed it here already so feel free to have a look at this more in depth post.
Ebelin Express Nailpolish Remover
When these type of nailpolish removers came out I thought them to be a bit gimmicky and wasn’t very interested at all. This month though I finally caved and picked one up on a whim. Let me just say, I’m a total convert now. It works really quickly and is super clean without the need to waste loads and loads of cotton wool pads. Just make sure
you don’t tip it too much and therefore spill half of it on the floor (not that this would ever happen to ME ahem…)
P2 Lipstick in 006- friends forever
I really liked wearing this nice pinky colour on my lips this month because it is light enough for everyday wear and to get me used to wearing more colour on my lips in general. Although it doesn’t have the most amazing staying power I’ve ever seen I think it is quite ok considering that it is on the more budget side.
Invisibobbles
The Invisibobbles have been around for some time now but somehow never really interested me all that much. That might be partly because they were rather hard to come by (only online or in certain hairdressers) and also because I thought them to be just another marketing thing. I ended up buying them at the beginning of the month when I discovered them in my local drugstore and happened to have a voucher too so I thought why not give them a try.
They promise to avoid split ends and be absolutely traceless. (oh how I hate getting that stubborn kink in my hair after wearing it in a ponytail…) A pack of three costs 4,95 € and they come in loads of nice and bright colours. I however opted for the see through option as I wanted them to be as invisible as possible in my hair. The only issue with this is that they are harder to find whenever I’ve misplaced them ha! Since I bought the Invisibobbles I haven’t once reached for any of my other hairbobbles. They hold my hair firmly in a high bun even on first day ,usually rather slippy, hair which is great in my book and I definitely recommend them.
So there you have it. Which products did you love in January?
Juliane xx

 

Very late January Favourites 2014

Yes I know, January has been over for more than a week now but I thought I’d share my favourites of that month anyway. Better late than never right?

1. L’oreal Professional Expert Silver Shampoo

I heard a lot of good things things about this shampoo and picked it up on a good offer when my other purple shampoo ran out. I like that the bigger size bottle comes with a pump which makes it easy to use in the shower. It smells quite nice too although the scent is a bit more on the manly side. I definitely think that it helps me to keep the yellow tones out of my blond hair and I will repurchase it in the future.

2. The Body Shop Papaya Body Butter

I’m a big fan of the Body Shop Body Butters as they are so moisturising (which my skin definitely needs) and they also smell divine. I prefer putting this on before I go to bed rather than in the morning when I have to go out of the house because it is rather thick and doesn’t sink into the skin that quickly. Definitely one of my all time favourites.

3. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC15

This foundation was a christmas present from my sister who knew that I had been eyeing it for a while. A full review on it will be up soon so keep your eyes peeled for that.

4. Revlon Colorburst Lipbutter in Berry Smoothie

This was a present from my friend Alice (http://pretty–wonderful.blogspot.com/) who knows that I had been interested in trying the Revlon Lipbutters which aren’t available in Germany.
It’s my go to lip product at the moment because it is so easy to apply, feels and looks great on the lips and it also smells really nice. I’m definitely going to buy more colours next time I get the chance.

5. Bomb Cosmetics French Kiss Clay Mask

Another present from Alice who picked out exactly the right product for me. The mask is made from natural clay mixed with pure geranium and rosemary essential oils which gives it its lovely smell. It dries on the skin ( which isn’t my favourite feeling to be honest) but after washing it off it leaves my skin feeling super soft and nourished. I also think the packaging is really cute too and it looks great in my bathroom which is always a plus in my opinion. 🙂

So there you go. I hope you enjoyed my January Favourites. Please let me know what your experiences with these products are. 🙂

Have a nice evening.

Juliane xx

Currently on my wishlist #1

1. J.Crew Quilted Tack Jacket:
I really love this classic jacket and would like to add it to my autumn wardrobe but the pricetag of 156€ means that it will probably stay on my wishlist for quite some time.

2. J.Crew Seville Wedge Espadrilles:
I’ve been looking for some wedges like these for ages. I love wedges as they are easy to walk in even on surfaces that are tricky for most heels (grass, cobblestone etc.) I like how they can look sporty as well as very elegant and feminine. But since they are J. Crew they might be slightly out of my price range at the moment.

3. Forever 21 Rosebud Cosmetic Case:
I think I don’t need to say much about that do I 😉 I love my florals and love almost everything from Cath Kidston. This make up bag is a nice and reasonably priced alternative from Forever 21 and I really like it.

4. Macadamia Oil Boar Bristle Paddle Brush:
I first saw this in a youtube video and liked the look of it. I already own another brush from Macadamia Oil and I really want to get this one aswell.

5. Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave in Conditioner:
I’ve never tried anything of that brand before but this somehow caught my eye and might be just the right product to nourish my dry hair.

6. Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon- Peach on the beach:
I’m not much of a lipstick girl but this colour doesn’t look to intimidating and loads of people are raving about this product.

What’s on your wishlist at the moment?

Review: L’Oreal Ever Rich / Ever Riche Intense Hair Mask

For quite some time now I have been noticing how the end of my hair got dryer and dryer. This is partly because my hair is colour treated and therefore quite damaged anyway. On top of that summer has arrived in Germany with very hot temperatures ( not that I’m complaining ;-))which dry my hair out even more.

 Thats why I was looking for something that would be nourishing enough to make my hair at least a little bit less strawy and brittle. I ended up getting the L’Oreal Ever Rich Intense Hair Mask (Ever Riche in the UK), hoping that it would do the job.

The little pot contains 200ml of product for about 5,95 Euro which I think is an ok price. It smells quite heavily like vanilla, which definitely isn’t my first choice of fragrance but it is bearable and wouldn’t be a reason for me to not buy it.
It is sulphate free which is apparently a really good thing although I have no idea why exactly that is. Maybe I should google that some time 😉

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, probably every other time I wash my hair and I really like it so far. I apply it only to the lengths of my hair as I suspect that it would make my hair incredibly greasy if I’d put it all over and who wants that?! I also always make sure to not apply too much as a little of it goes a long way.

After using it I definitely noticed a difference in my hair. It is much easier to comb through and just very soft and silky, which I really like when I want to wear my hair down. The effect lasts for quite some time, but in all honesty I don’t think that this product can actually repair my super damaged hair. (I don’t think any product can really) It makes my hair look more shiny, less frizzy and overall more healthy and I love it as an addition to my everyday hair routine.

Overall I’m happy I bought it and will probably repurchase it. 🙂

Have you tried it yet and do you like it?

Have a nice day xx

 

John Frieda Full Repair Conditioner

 Recently I’ve been looking for a new conditioner because I ran out of the one I’ve been using and felt that I wanted to try something new.
My hair is quite thin and long but damaged at the same time since I’ve been dyeing it regularly for several years now.
It’s very knotty aswell after it’s been washed so I need a good conditioner to detangle it without damaging it too much. I had seen John Frieda’s new range in the shops for some time but only when Fleur de Force reviewed it on her blog, did I decide to buy it.
Her hair is just beautiful. It’s long, thick and shiny and I really like it. I’m aware though that just by using the same product that she uses I won’t automatically get such nice and full hair as she’s got because her hair structure is probably very different from mine. But I trust her opinion quite a bit, so I thought I’ll give it a try.
And so far I don’t regret my choice.
The John Frieda Full Repair range is meant for damaged hair just like mine. It’s supposed to smoothen and repair the hair, as well as give it more volume.
The conditioner has a rather thick texture and smells very nice and fruity. Whenever I use it I only need to apply a small amount to the “ponytail area” of my hair which makes the tube quite longlasting.
It leaves my hair smooth and soft and it doesn’t weigh it down one bit, which I LOVE.  😀
I really really like this product and will definitely repurchase it.