Friday Favourites | New and Old Shower Favourites

 

So, today I have a post all about my current shower favourites, whether they be new or old. I'm trying to finish up some products to create some space, and in doing that I've found some old products that I love.  

The first is the Superdrug Naturals Raspberry and Macadamia Nut Shampoo. This is quite old, and this  has been discontinued but it has been replaced with a new Superdrug Naturals range that does feature and Raspberry and Macadamia Nut Shampoo.  I just find this to be a great, bargain shampoo that leaves my hair feeling clean but not to dried out. It lathers nicely and smells gorgeous too which is a great bonus. You can find the replacement product here for just £1.99 but they are always on some kind of sale so you can get it cheaper. 

My next favourite at the moment is Superdrug Naturals Coconut and Sweet Almond Conditioner. This one isn't as amazing as the Intense Coconut and Sweet Almond conditioner that used to feature in this range, but it's a decent second. It is nice and thick, smells great and leaves my hair feeling nourished. It was super cheap, but has been discontinued. Like the shampoo, it does have a replacement  in the new Superdrug line but it's not the same conditioner. You can pick up the replacement here for £1.99. 

The next thing I've been using recently is the Soap and Glory Peaches and Clean Cleansing Milk. I've tried this before and adored it, but didn't re-purcahse when the packaging change was made. I also believe there was something changed about the formula, but it was minor from what I can remember. Anyway, I got this from the Christmas gift set, and just started really using it. I find it great as a face cleanser, and love to use it as a mask for a good skin treatment. It's £8.00 from Boots and you can get it online here.

Up next we have something that I also got around Christmas time, and have only just started using. My Aunt got me a Sanctuary set, and I've been working my way through it. The Body Wash was a travel size that was in the kit, and I've been loving it. It lathers up nicely, and has some small, very gentle beads suspended in the gel. It doesn't really exfoliate the skin all that well, but it's a nice little addition. It smells great, like most sanctuary things,  and for something so small, it's lasting well. You can get the full size here, and it's only  £5.50 (cheaper than I first thought it would be). 

Finally, I have the Nivea In Shower Body Conditioner. It's something I've been using on and off since it came out and I always change my mind on it. Sometimes I love it, and sometimes I just don't think it does anything. At the moment, I'm loving it. It doesn't replace the need for body lotion, but it does give my skin a little extra boost of hydration. It's not to expensive, and I think they have just come out with some more in the range with different scents and benefits. Also, they have an after sun in shower conditioner which I think would be great for the summer because being a ginger nut like I am means I burn at the mear sight of sun (sun tan lotion or not). You can pick up the Nivea In Shower Body Conditioner here for just £3.40 if you fancy giving it a try.

That's it for now guys! Let me know what your shower staples are at the moment? I sometimes think basics like this get overlooked, and it's nice just to know what people are using everyday and what they love. I hope you all have a gorgeous day, and I hope to see you soon.

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Slimming World Adventure

Hi guys, 

Todays post is going to be a bit more of a ramble than normal. It's  not a review or makeup favourites, in fact it's not much to do with anything beauty related. 

As you can tell from the title, I've joined slimming world. I need to loose weight, and quite a bit. There is no getting around it, and while I've tried some diets and healthy eating but nothing has every worked for me long term. So, I've decided to give this a try. I've heard quite a few people say this is the only thing that helped them, and I know some people that have lost weight and kept it off with slimming world. 

So... I'm giving it ago. 

That was really all I wanted to day for this post, but I wanted to ask a few questions before I go. I know my blog is all about makeup and beauty, but would you like to see some slimming world stuff on here? I was thinking of doing updates, and recipes? Do you want me to do that? Would you be interested at all? 

Thanks for reading guys, and I can't wait to hear your opinions. 

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Rimmel Favourites | Top 10

 
Rimmel is one of my favourite drugstore brands. It really hits the nail on the head in so many sections like foundation, eyes and lips. It  is also really affordable, and almost always on offer in Boots or Superdrug. So, with that in mind today I have my top 10 Rimmel favourites.  

1. ScandalEyes Shadow Paint | £4.99 | Buy Here
   The shadow paints are gorgeous cream/liquid eyeshadows that  don't need to  be set with another powder eyeshadow to last  all day crease free. They go on like a liquid mousse, blend really easily and stay in place after they have set. They don't crease on me, and they work well alone or as a base. I like the applicator, and its better than shoving a bacteria infested finger into a pot all the time. They are only £4.99 a go, and I would highly recommend the bronze and taupe brown shade they offer. The other colour offerings could be better, so I hope they release more in the future.
   
2. Wake Me Up Foundation | £8.99 | Buy Here
   I'm not sure I need to say much about this foundation. It's loved by many, and with good reason. It is afforable, good coverage, buildable, non drying and it just appears to perfect the skin. I find  it lasts well sans primer and powder but with a touch of powder it will be good for those who have oiler skin or want to knock out some of the glow. The shades do run a little dark, but the recent addition of Light Porcelain to the range really makes it great for my pale pals out there. The shade range would be better  if it did cater to darker skintones though, but that is problem with almost any brand not just Rimmel.
   
3. Eyebrow Pencil | £2.99 | Buy HereI find the Rimmel eyebrow pencils to have  the perfect texture. They aren't to waxy,or try dry. You don't have to add to much pressure to get pigment on your brows and they last all day long. They help control the odd unruly brow hair I have, and they work well on the skin in bald areas and on the brow hairs. I  also find that they don't pull to red either which is great beacuse  red toned brows aren't always the most flattering. I do have one wish and that is they would introduce  a colour between hazel and dark brown. Hazel is just a touch to light for me and the dark drown is too dark, I can just a light hand with dark brown or a combo of the two but just a brunette shade in the middle would be great.
   
4. Wake Me Up Concealer | £5.99 | Buy HereI love this concealer because I find that it works great under the eyes to  cover dark circles and to brighten the eyes but I think it also looks great on blemishes and redness to cover and conceal. I find that it lasts really well all day and if you dust a little powder under they eyes to set it, it  doesn't crease in a normal days wear. It is really inexpensive, the applicator is nice and like most other concealers but I do wish they had a larger shade range. I think there are only 4 shades at the moment, and I can just about get away with the lightest one.
   
5. ScandalEyes Kohl Kajal Eyeliners | £3.99 | Buy Here
   These liners are amazing. At just £3.99 a pencil, they are everything I want from a liner. They are smooth, creamy and glide onto the eye whether you wear them on you lash line or water line. They last ages and are incredibly pigmented. The nude and taupe colour are quite unique for the drugstore, at least here in the UK and the other colours they offer are great basics that anyone can use.
   
6. BB Cream | £6.99 | Buy HereThe Rimmel BB cream is one of my favourite western BB Creams at the moment. It ties with the Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream for my favourite.  I don't know if it does all the 9 things it claims, but it does offer a nice coverage for a bb cream and it does leave the skin feeling nice and moisturised. I've also used this as a tinted primer under other foundations and it worked well as that too. I love the addition of very light into the shade range, and I really want to try the Matte BB cream ASAP.
   
7. Lasting Finish Matte Kate Moss Lipsticks | £5.49 | Buy HereThe Kate Moss Lipsticks from Rimmel are amazing, but I find the Matte range just that little bit more impressive. They aren't totally matte, and they don't make your lips feel drier than the Sahara desert. They leave a nice satin finish to lips, and they stay on for ages. The deeper and bolder shades last longer than the more nude, subtle shades, but overall they have a good lasting powder. They are inexpensive, the packaging is cute and they have a nice scent too. 107 is a great vampy shade, and 111 (Kiss of Life) is something I'm looking forward to trying this spring/summer.
   
8. Colour Rush Balms | £5.99 | Buy HereThe colour rush balms are Rimmel's answer to the chubby stick craze. They are  smooth balm like chubby sticks that give the lips and nice sheer wash of colour on the lips while giving them a nice hit of moisture. The colours are nice, and for balm tints they last pretty well on the lips. The Nude shade is my favourite, but the others are really nice too.
   
9. Moisture Renew Lipstick | £6.49 | Buy HereThe Moisture renew lipsticks are another lip product that Rimmel do well. I loved their old forumla, and I love the new formula too. They have a nice colour range, somewhat unique packaging and they glide on to the lips. They aren't as long lasting on the lips as the Kate Moss Lipsticks, but they last longer and are more pigmented than the Colour Rush balms. They shade range is excellent, and the names are really cute. In love with Ginger is a great orange shade for ka-pow lips.
   
10. Stay Glossy Lip Glosses | £6.99 | Buy HereThese glosses are my most recent Rimmel discovery, and I'm in love. The stay glossy glossy are about £6.99 and are worth every penny. They are not sticky at all, really smooth on the lips and  have a nice shine to them. They have nice colours, a nice scent and last really well for non-sticky glosses. I love the light pink shades they offer, I can't  remember the name, and also love the Pop of Orange shade from the 3D Stay Glossy range.
    
    Those are my top 10 Rimmel products, what do you love from the brand? Let me know in the comments, and I hope to see you soon! 
    
    
    

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Collection Deluxe Lipstick in Prohibition

Collection are a brand I don't think about when it comes to lips. I have tried a couple of things from the lip range and they've been okay but nothing amazing but when I got the chance to try out this gorgeous red from their newer range, I thought I would give it a chance. 

The Deluxe Lipsticks claim to be creamy lipsticks with a velvet texture. The five colours in the line are retro inspired, and supposedly easy to apply. The formula is jam packed with good things like lip conditioners, antioxidants and things like shea butter, avocado oil and vitamin E.

So, lets address the claims. 

Yes. The lipsticks are creamy, maybe to much. The are creamy to apply, BUT they might be a little too creamy. They do slide around a little, meaning a good liner is needed to ensure the lipstick doesn't end up sliding off of your lips. 

No. The texture isn't velvety BUT I do like the texture. I know some people like red lips to be matte but I love a bit of shine and this gives you that. With a good liner to stop the feathering, I really like the finish and texture. 

No. The colours are not easy to apply, you do NEED a liner. The depth of the colours are lovely, they are nice and bold, especially this one, but they are not easy to apply. They glide on but you have to be so careful upon application because they are really creamy and so bold that any mistake show up like nothing else.

Yes. There are some good ingredients, BUT you can't really tell if they do anything. The lipstick doesn't dry out your lips, which I suppose gives some credits  to the ingredients but it's not like I'm going to drop a lip balm because of the good ingredients. 

Now, lets move onto the colour because this is where this lipstick WINS for me, While it might not be the most spring/summer colour, I'm going to be rocking this anyway. It's a gorgeous deep red called Prohibition. The vampy shade is a touch darker than the usual red I go for, but I think it looks so flattering on the lips. I love wearing this with pale skin and simple eyes to really emphasis the depth and colour of the lipstick.

Finally, the packaging. It's nice. It's better than the other Collection offerings, and looks gorgeous. The end is great because you can see the colour without having to take the cap off. I like the font on the tube, and the gunmetal/grey/silver cap It doesn't feel as nice as some other lipsticks but I wouldn't expect anything more for something at the bargain price of £3.99. 

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Top "waterliner" Pencils | Nyx, Maybelline and More

I think lining your waterline finishes a look. It really brings my eye makeup together and can help create a more complete look. I used to stick with just black but after some experimentation I've found that adding some colour there can really make a neutral look just a little more interesting.

So, with that in mind I wanted to bring you a post on my top waterliner pencils. I have 5 favourites at the moment and they are all mostly affordable. I tend not to spend to much money on high end liners because the drugstore ones are so darn good. Anyway, lets get on with talking about the liners. 

 

Collection Work The Colour Eyeshadow Pencil in Denim Diva, Soap and Glory Smolder Kohl in Grapevine, Nyx Slide On pencil in Golden Olive, Lancome LeCrayon Kohl Eyeliner in Noir , Maybelline Master Drama in Ultra Black.

Collection Work The Colour Eyeshadow Pencil in Denim Diva, £3.19, link

I love these pencils from collection. They are thicker than your average liner because they are meant to be eyeshadow pencils. That being said, I love to use these on my waterline because they do NOT move! The blue is enough of a pop for me on the eyes and I love how easy these pencils go on and how well they stay in place. 

Soap and Glory Smolder Kohl in Grapevine, £5.00, link

I snapped this pencil up in a Christmas gift set. In the boxing day day sale it was only £9.50 for 5 soap and glory liners. This is my favourite of the bunch, but all of them are lovely smooth, pigmented liners. Unfortunately, it seems this colour was only available in the set but the black and brown are only £5 and are just as great.  

Nyx Slide On Waterproof Pencil in Golden Olive, £7.50, link I picked this up on sale sometime after hearing the beauty guru community of youtube raved about these pencils. The Nyx Slide On pencils are like gel liner in a pencil forms. They glide on the waterline and stay for a pretty decent amount of time.  I love the olive colour of this pencil because it's different from the usual black or brown but isn't to bright of a colour to make in unwearable.

Lancome LeCrayon Khol Eye Liner in Noir, £18.50, link

I love this liner for everyday use because it's not crazy black. It had a more traditional pencil texture but doesn't pull at the skin or hurt when you apply. It's not as creamy as the other liners here but it is soft enough to use in the waterline. It looks great used on the waterline and slightly under the eye for a smokey look, and lasts a decent amount of time. 

Maybelline Master Drama Cream Eyeliner Pencil in Ultra Black, £4.49, link

This cream eyeliner is one of the best I've found. It is creamy, but doesn't melt to much. It can be smudged a little but it sets in place when you need it to not budge. It is really black as well which is another total win for the Master Drama liner.

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Finish It Up Friday: Empties #6 | Skin Care I've Used Up

 Burt's Bees Sugar Scrub, £12.99, link
I liked this, but I don't think I would purchase it again. It was a nice scrub, and really did get the job done but the price just isn't worth it for me. It smelled nice, was nicely abrasive and didn't dry my skin out. 

Clarins Toning Lotion (Oily to Combo Skin), £18, link
I got this in a blog sale, and wouldn't purchase this full price. It did nothing for me skin, no matter what state it was in and it seemed totally pointless. Cheaper toners have done more for me so I think I'll stick with those. 

Lancome Tonique Comfort Toning Lotion, £22.50, link
I liked this, and think if my skin were to become seriously dry again I would repurchase this to help me get it to a "normal" state. It is a little pricy but it lasts a long time and does help. I found it to give me a little boost of hydration alongside my moisturizer and cleanser and it also helped get rid of any last little traces of makeup. 

Lush Oatifix Fresh Face Mask, £5.95, link
I really liked this mask, and I would repurchase this after I've tried some of the other masks from Lush. My only issue was that I didn't quite get to use this up in the time it took for the mask to go out of date. It was a nice, slightly exfoliating mask that left my skin feeling soft after. It also didn't stink like bananas like I feared, which was a total win for me because I hate that scent. 

MAC Cleanse Off Oil, £8, link
I love this stuff, and if I had the cash to treat myself I would totally buy this full price. It's an amazing makeup remover and leaves my skin feeling clean. I might have a good dupe over this one though so look out for that post coming soon. This almost dupe, unlike the l'oreal option, is free of mineral oil so is better for the skin. 

No7 Beautiful Skin Blemish Defense Serum, £16, link

I liked this but I wouldn't repurchase because the price is insane. I got the bottle for £5 almost new in a blog sale which I thought was reasonable but £16 for something the "might" have worked is something I won't be doing. It did help boost my hydration a little but I don't know if it was this or that fact that I stuck to a skin care routine while using that helped clear up my breakouts. 

 

Simple Hydrating Light Moisturizer, £3.99, link

This is a simple, excuse the pun, lotion that I think almost anyone could get on with. It was great in the day time to offer my skin some moisture without leaving my skin oily or with a moisturizer to heavy for makeup. It's super cheap, lasts ages and doesn't irritate my skin in any way.

 

Superdrug Simply Pure Light Moisturizer, £2.59, link

This is the Superdrug version of the Simple lotion above. It does the same job, but I actually prefer this packaging to the Simple one. It's easy to squeeze out what you need and has all the benefits of the Simple. It's also a little cheaper too. 

 

Superdrug Vitamin E Radiance SPF15 Cream, £2.99, link

I really like this as a day cream when my skin is feeling dull. It gives my skin a subtle glow, that when used with foundation, helps create that "lit from within look". It also offers some sun protection which is always helpful. It didn't irritate my skin, left it feeling moistuised and helps dull looking skin. I would repurchase this, and have already done so.

 

Garnier Moisture Match Wake Me Up, £5.99, link

I hated this, so I wouldn't repurchase this. I think I want to try the other options like the Goodbye Dry because from the testers in store make me think they are so much better than this. I got this because of the gel formula, which has always helped with my dry skin, but this just left my skin feeling sticky and un-hydrated.

Superdrug Vitamin E Skin Oil, £2.99 , link

I don't think I will be repurchasing this because it was to oily. I've found other oils that work with my skin better and don't leave it feeling really oily like this. I did like it for sorting out those flaky dry patches I can get but all over the face this just didn't work. 

 

Clearasil Overnight Lotion, Discontinued

This was alright, but I can't repurchase this. I don't think it really helped with my blemishes but it was a nice, light overnight moisturizer. I used this during the day as well because it wasn't heavy. It was just okay, and there are better things out there for blemish control and overnight hydration. 

 

Purity Anti-Aging Moisturizer*, £7.99 , link

I liked this but it wasn't amazing. It really did leave my skin feeling moisturized but it did leave it with a slight tackiness to it for quite some time after applying it. If I put this on right before makeup it wasn't the best but if I let it sink in for a few minutes then it gave me a nice base to apply my foundation on top of. I don't think I'd purchase this because I have better things but the Overnight Moisturizer from this brand is AMAZING!

The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream, £10 , link

 I got this from my aunt when it was about 3/4 empty so I didn't get to use all that much of it but it would be something I would purchase for myself. It was a nice light feeling moisturizer that helped my dry skin and didn't make my oilyish nose any more oily. It didn't irritate any sensitive patches either. 

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Lily Pebbles' The Beauty Scenario Tag

In a recent ,Lily Peebles created the beauty scenario tag and I thought it was a really great idea. I don't make videos so I thought I would take the questions and answer them on the blog.  So, on with the questions:

 

1. You have to get rid of all your foundations and you can only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

 

My drugstore favourite would have to be the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation. It was a toss up between this and the Maybelline Dream Satin Liquid but I've never had the Wake Me Up fail for me whereas if I have a bad skin day the Dream Liquid doesn't have as much coverage.  My high end choice would be the Estee Lauder Doublewear. I adore this foundation and NEED to get a new one. It lasts all day, gives beautiful coverage, doesn't cake up and it's drying even though it is targeted at more oily skins.

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

I ignore it. If I knew the lady or something like that I might let them know but I would be far to scared, nice lady or not, to tell them. Hopefully they'll notice sooner rather than later. 





3. You're not feeling yourself and need a pick me up. Which lipstick do you put on to make yourself feel beautiful?

I grab something bright pink. I would have to be something nice and blue toned, and would probably be something Fuchsia. My favourites at the moment are the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 02 or the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Lovesick.



4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

That really wasn't that long a go for me but I would tell younger me to take the hair out of the slicked back, super tight pony tail. Just because you have curly hair doesn't mean you can't do something else with it. Also, the gelled back front is NEVER cute especially when the rest if a mess. For makeup, I would say step away from the Dream Matte Mousse. You have dry skin and it doesn't suit you at all and also don't just put liner on you bottom lash line and mascara. It doesn't look good at all. I'm not sure why I ever thought it was a good idea to just put a thick black liner under my eyes and not do anything anywhere else. 



5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut, but they hear wrong and give you a pixi cut. Do you a) Smile, say thank you, leave and call your mum hysterical b) Cry in the chair and things get awkward or c) Complain to the manager and demand a refund.

I would probably do some kind of combination of all three. Fun fact: I've NEVER been to the hair dressers. My mum used to be a hair dresser so she trims my hair for me but the thought of getting my hair cut, even by my mother, scares the crap out of me.  So, if they cut off to much to start I would probably sob and leave before they could finish but if it did happen I'd probably have some kind of nervous breakdown in the shop, sob down the phone to anyone who would listen and refuse to leave until they magically reattached all of my hair.




6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. Which 'do it all' palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

 I don't own many palettes. I tend to go for one shadow looks so palettes are just more shadows I probably wouldn't use. If I had to choose one palette it would be one of the Look Beauty Mini Make Over palettes because there is a blush underneath or the MUA Undress Me Too palette because there are some shadows in there that work for one shadow looks.

7. Your house has been robbed, don't worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe?


If I had to choose one? I think I would save something more expensive because I could replace the cheaper stuff easier. I think my MAC palette might have to win this one because, while they aren't limited edition it took a lot of money to build up the stash and it also has some shadows from Soap and Glory and Natural Collection depots in there.
8. Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you a) Just pretend you haven't noticed b) Ask them to repurchase it or c) Secretly do the same to something of theirs 

I'd probably do something really passive aggressive like make some kind of snarky comment a few days later or mention how gross the product looks around them so they get the idea that it annoyed me just a little. I wouldn't repurchase it unless it was an AMAZING product and totally unusable. I wouldn't do the same to theirs because I don't really ever use something of someone else because it freaks me out a little. So if I had to choose it would be A.

You can watch Lily Peebles' video here, and be sure to link your tag if you have done it because I'm nosy and love to know how other people would answer the questions. 

Thanks for reading!

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Sharing The Blogging Love

You'll have to excuse the old picture, because Nailasaurus has had a stunning makeup. It's just a beautiful, clean looking blog with gorgeous posts. The pictures are stunning, the designs cool and tutorials helpful.   

www.thenailasaurus.com/ 

I'm sure I've featured Sara's blog in a previous favourite but It's staying on my top blog list. I think the design is great, the posts are interesting and have a nice mix of topics and I love the colour scheme of the blog too! Who doesn't love a bit of pink? 

www.pretty-in-pink-blog.com

Good pictures, concise posts and a nice clean lay out make this blog an addictive read. I highly recommend checking this blog out and having a good ol' read. 

www.rostinted.com

 Again, I need to apologize for the older picture. This blog has also had a bit of a change up in design. It still looks fabulous, and I really enjoy the pictures on here. Her post on Tanya Burrs Lipglosses is a great read. 

youralmostalice.blogspot.co.uk/ 

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Finish it up Friday | Empties #5 | Hair Care Products I've Used Up

Today I bring you another empties post and it features all of the hair care I've used up over the last few months. There isn't that much here, but you still might need some tea and a biscuit because apparently I like the ramble. *sorry*

Got2b Oil-licious Styling Oil, £4.07, link

I didn't really like this all that much. It was okay, but not something I would buy again. It didn't help calm my frizz, and I couldn't really say that it helped style my hair. I used it as a pre-shampoo treatment to use it up which was okay. It helped add some moisture but other oils and serums work better for me. 

Toni and Guy Straight and Shine Smoothing Balm, Discontinued (much to my dismay) 

 I adore this stuff and stocked up on about 6 when I found out it was to be no more. The people of toni and guy have told me that there is something similar in their reformulated line but its a cream rather than a balm like this so I'm not quite ready to brave it. This balm is like a super thick serum that can be used in wet or dry hair. My hair is crazy dry and frizzy so this works in my dry hair but for normal hair or even dry hair it might be a bit to intense for you on dry hair. It makes a lovely leave in conditioner though after washing your hair to help with conditioning and controlling frizz and to aid styling when dry. 

Phil Smith Long Locks Conditioner, Discontinued

I picked this up for £1 when it went on clearance and I'm sad it is discon. The conditioner was really nice for something that doesn't claim to be intensive. It left my hair feeling nice and soft and it helped control my frizzy frizzy mop head. I did often follow it with a mask but it was nice combined or used alone. 

Wen Sweet Almond and Mint Cleansing Conditioner, £26.95 full size, link

I don't think this was large enough for me to really get a good idea of it was good or bad. I don't think I would purchase this full size because it is crazy expensive and it didn't wow me.  

Macadamia Deep Repair Mask*, £33.95 for 500ml, link

I wish I loved this as much as everyone else but I didn't. I feel like someone is waiting to slap me for saying that because it is a cult product loved by many but it just didn't wow me. It worked nicely as a mask but I think I can find something just as good for a cheaper price. A full review will follow soon.

Soap and Glory Glad Hair Day Intensive Conditioner, £5.50, link

I hated this conditioner. There was nothing intense about it, and it actually made my hair more frizzy and dry feeling after washing it with this. It smelled amazing, but it just didn't  work for me. I think I'm going to stick to the S&G skincare and bodycare bits and avoid any hair things from now on.

L'Oreal Preference Hair Dye Conditioner from Ombre Kit, £6.99 for hair dye kit, link

I had this conditioner from when I ombred my hair a while a go  (it's gone now) and just didn't end up using this when I died it. It was a good conditioner but for something that is meant to go over newly bleached hair I could have been more intense and hydrating.  

Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Colour Hair Dye in 5.62 Vibrant Red, £5.69, link

I used this when I went back red a few months back. I liked this dye but I think I would stick with the Live XXL colours when I want something brighter. This did smell really nice for hair dye and it didn't completely frazzle my hair. It did fade, like any red, but it did stay vibrant (with the help of colour sealing conditioners etc) for a few weeks.

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