Showing posts with label Drugstore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drugstore. Show all posts
Sunday, 21 August 2016

Review: CoLab Sheer + Invisible Dry Shampoo*

Review: CoLab Sheer + Invisible Dry Shampoo*
Sunday, 21 August 2016
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Colab Hair is a brand created by Ruth Crilly; a fashion model, writer and vlogger whom some of you may know as A Model Recommends. The pursuit of finding the perfect dry shampoo led to the creation of COLAB Hair, a cruelty free brand which products are paraben free.

First and most importantly of all COLAB dry shampoo does not leave any white residue. This is absolutely fantastic especially for brunettes. The product is also very easy to apply. All you have to do is shake well, hold the can 20cm away from your hair and concentrate it on your roots. Then massage through with your fingertips or a brush and finish your hairstyle. I've also found that it keeps that clean hair feel for longer and it instantly revitalises my look. It's sheer and invisible texture lets you spray as much product as needed to absorb without weighing down your hair and it also gives a bit of lift to your hair. Another great feature these dry shampoos have is that they come in 6 different fragrances: London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Rio and Monaco.


The representatives of COLAB Hair in Malta, GF Ltd. who provided me with the products to test sent me 2 of the fragrances these dry shampoos come in: London and Tokyo. London is a classic yet contemporary fragrance of bergamot, musk & magnolia whilst Tokyo has oriental accents of orchid & mandarin with an aromatic base of sandalwood.

So, if you have oily hair or you're in a hurry and you don't have time to wash your hair, I would definitely recommend COLAB's dry shampoos!

Hope you're having a lovely Sunday!

-T
Friday, 3 July 2015

Review: Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick No.13 | Classic Red Lip & Cat-Eye Combo

Review: Bourjois Rouge Edition Lipstick No.13 | Classic Red Lip & Cat-Eye Combo
Friday, 3 July 2015
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When in doubt, wear red…

This lipstick, like each one from the Rouge Edition, comes in a glossy black plastic case with BOURJOIS embossed on one surface. At the bottom you can clearly see the colour of the lipstick which makes it easier when you’re trying to find it in a hurry. . . 

Monday, 5 January 2015

Review & Swatches : Essence Long-Lasting Lipsticks - 06 Barely There! and 15 Oh So Matt!

Review & Swatches : Essence Long-Lasting Lipsticks - 06 Barely There! and 15 Oh So Matt!
Monday, 5 January 2015
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Neutrals.. 

Who doesn't love them? A couple of days
before Christmas I hit the drug-store to find a new eye-liner pen to replace my Essence one as I ran out, but instead I ended up leaving with 2 new lipsticks. Essence cosmetics is the one of the brand I started with a few years back; it’s affordable, it’s products are of great quality and the best part – it does NOT test on animals.

The 2 lipsticks I got are from their ‘Longlasting Lipstick Range’. I’m a sucker for neutrals, and when I saw and swatched these 2 amazing shades, I had to get them. The first one I got is 06 Barely There! But they wrong.. because it’s definitely there! One could describe the colour as pinkish-brown –almost mauvy, it’s texture is lightweight and buttery and it’s wear time stays true to its name because it lasts even when you have a habit of licking, rubbing or biting your lips (like I do). The second one I got is 15 Oh so Matt! It’s your typical warm nude shade, it’s also a bit less creamy compared to Barely There! and it’s definitely not matte, as it has a semi-glossy finish. 

One thing I’m not a big fan of is their scent and taste as they kinda smell like my mother’s old lipsticks. Also, they are both a bit drying on the lips, but nothing that a quick swipe of lip balm can’t fix. 

(In my country – Malta) These retail for €2.40 each which is a relatively good price for their fully opaque colour, buttery texture and long wear time. Overall I would give these lipsticks and 4.3 out of 5.


Have you ever tried any products from Essence Cosmetics? 

-T