I finally managed to collect enough beauty rubbish to do an empties video, and believe me - it was a hard slog keeping Chris from throwing it all away and convincing him that it did all have a purpose!
Want to see what beauty products I've been using up? Look no further..
When a new season comes through, its only right to update your wardrobe right? Want to see my picks from River Island's latest lines? Look no further..
I can hear you all groan in unison! I know I know, another hair mask post. But what can I say? I stick to what I know, and believe me - I know hair masks!
Here's my run down of the best bargain hair masks on the highstreet for parched, damaged hair that needs a little tender loving care.
Ah! My favourite bargain basement hair mask. Ten minutes with this little guy smothered over your head will leave your locks luscious and feeling loved. It provides just the right amount of moisture without weighing the hair down and making it flat, provides a beautiful shine and helps with texture and managibility. For under two pounds this guy gives a whole lot of bang for your buck. Trust me, you need this in your life, and for less than a cup of coffee, what have you got to lose?
Having already done a recent post on this one, I'm reluctant to waffle on too much. But, if you're hair is parched and your guilty of using a little too much heat a little too often then this is what you need. You can read my full review here.
Having bleached my hair to within an inch of its life there's nothing quite like using a hair mask specifically designed for your needs. I find this one to give just the right amount of nourishment without making my hair too soft. Is there such a thing? Yep. I hate my hair when its too damn soft that it won't do what I'm asking of it. I don't get that problem with this one. It also helps to make my blonde hair super shiny and look a lot more healthy than it really is.
4) The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Hair Butter - £8.00 200ml
They got the name right when they called this one a butter. Thick and intensively deep conditioning are this little ones top traits and it feels super luxurious and a lot more expensive than its price tag. This hair mask helps to improve managability like a dream, reducing tangles and in turn reduces the dreaded hair snapping that plagues damaged hair. An added bonus is the great fruity smell! If you're unsure, they also make this one in a 50ml version for just £3.00!
If your hair is in a real dire state and is weak and brittle this mask is the way to go. It provides the help you need and produces silky smooth strong hair in just a few minutes. It has a thick buttery texture and feels very indulgent in the hair while you soak in the bath. It doesn't weigh the hair down or leave that dreaded greasy film behind. Its a winner on all accounts and can be used as frequently as needed!
Have you tried any of these hair masks? Do you have any favourites?
If you're a regular reader of this blog you will be thinking "Gem, you're oily. Why oh why did you buy this".
As an oily person, I have spent the last few years being told to stay away from any makeup bases that include the word glow, dewy and luminous, and for a while that's exactly what I did. Until I began reading some reviews on the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation from other oily gals that said they had no problems with the product and actually, loved it. That swung it for me. I had to have it.
First of all, this was my first ever Nars purchase, and I was excited. I decided that I would definitely be needing the pump and purchased that along with the foundation, and a bronzer for good measure, obviously.
The first day I decided to use this, I set about applying without a primer to really get a feel for the foundation itself. You can watch my first impressions video here. I was fairly impressed, it lasted well, covered everything and that was that. I liked the coverage, I liked the colour match. All was well.
The next day however, I woke up to find my skin had erupted into horrible little pimples that I wasn't expecting nor was I too happy about. I sorted them out, camouflaged and this time applied my Nars Sheer glow with primer. Again, the coverage, colour, and lasting power were all impressive. And the next day? No spots to report. Perhaps if you're oily and get congested pores quite easily such as myself then a primer is crucial - I find that it helped hold the foundation but also created a barrier between my skin and the foundation, eliminating the pimple situation!
I generally get around five hours of wear out of this foundation before I feel I need to go on in with some blotting sheets and patch up my nose and oily chin, which on the whole isn't too bad. I really enjoy the second skin feeling that I get with this foundation, and how much I can sheer out the coverage if so required to give the appearance of no makeup. I definitely think that those with combination or dry skin would get along with this foundation better than I, and in hindsight I really should have gone for the Sheer Matte foundation - I really need to learn that foundations work for everyone individually but I just get caught up with all the excitement of buying something new!
If you're the type of gal that likes to be able to access her foundation with ease and as little mess as possible, I would certainly advise you to invest in the pump from Nars, as it saves you time and effort, and I have a feeling a little product to boot!
Have you tried the Nars Sheer Glow Foundation? What other Nars products should be on my wish list?
