Hair Oils: Macadamia and VO5

 I'm sure many of you have heard of or tried both these hair oils but I thought I'd share my thought's on them. I purchased Macadamia (natural oil) Healing Oil Treatment at least half a year ago and have enjoyed using it since. I actually had a hard time choosing between this brand and the well known Moroccan oil (which I still want to try) but after having Macadamia products used on my hair during a trip to the hairdressers and loving how it made my hair smell and feel I decided to buy it. The hairdresser also said out of all the oils they have tried this one was in their opinion the best one.
The smell is light but really lovely, the bottle is glass and I love that it has a pump which makes it easier to dispense the oil.
The label instructs you to work a small amount in damp or dry hair and for extra nourishment you can add a small amount to your favourite hair mask which I am yet to try but sounds like a good idea. It states that it instantly absorbs into the hair, weightlessly infusing moisture, health, softness, protection, control and shine.

The VO5 miracle concentrate elixir with argan oil was purchased after hearing so much about it via blogs and you tube videos and it was also on a special offer in Boots at the time so I thought why not? Plus I like that it's smaller than my Macadamia bottle which makes it better for travelling purposes. It has a pipette which is fantastic for controlling the amount you want to dispense, nothing worse than a product in annoying packaging that gives you too much product! Again this smells really nice, a slightly stronger scent than the Macadamia oil.
The label has no instructions on how to use it but I guess it's fairly obvious but it does say that the elixir is high in Vitamin E, Rich in Anti-Oxidants which help fight free radicals and is hydrating and deeply conditioning.

 I tend to put a few drops on the palm of my hand, rub it between both hands a little and then distribute it from neck downwards of my hair. This way my hair doesn't look oily.
Macadamia oil is much more expensive it retails at  whopping £29.95 for 125ml on websites like lookfantastic but I'd suggest looking on ebay. The VO5 however is much more affordable although it's a smaller 50ml bottle but has the price tag of around £4.99
As I haven't been using VO5 for as long I can't make a judgement on which one is better but I really like both of them, they both make my hair feel nourished and smooth. I do want to point out however that both the products contain 'cones which can be good and bad for your hair so if your looking for pure oils I'd avoid these.

Do you use any hair oils? If so which ones?

Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator Review

 Ever since I discovered Liz Earle, the products have quickly become some of my favourites. I have been using this exfoliator since July and I thought I'd share my thoughts on this particular product.

It contains Eucalyptus, cocoa butter and fine jojoba beads, comes in a 70ml pump tube and is not suitable for sensitive skin. It states on the back to use it after cleanse and polish but so far I've been using one or the other.

Gosh my hands look wrinkley!

 The texture is thick and creamy, in the picture I have put a pump's worth on my hand but I'd normally use a little less than that.

I personally love this exfoliator. I know many people can be put off them with the thought of beads scrubbing against their skin but like the tube states, it's gentle. The beads are small and with the mixture of ingredients it's a pleasant experience using it.
Unlike many exfoliators I have used in the past where I feel the need to slather my face with moisturiser straight after cleaning my face this one does not leave my skin feeling dry and thirsty for moisturiser which is a huge huge plus for me. I guess that thanks where the cocoa butter kicks in.

FYI I have Combination skin at the moment with oily and dry parts. I would definitely recommend this exfoliator, it costs £13 pounds and I personally think it will go along way till I need to repurchase it again!

It's time to take the time to create..

I've been playing around wiht my DLSR alot more latley and just wanted to share some of my favourite picutures. I really want to update my camera and get a new body and even some lenses but alas this will not happen for a while soon as they cost a ton.

The cake was my brothers birthday cake, and it didn't last in our house long...it was delicious!
How gorgeous is the cat? I'm not sure where he lives but he comes to my garden sometimes and I love playing with him, he's rather strange though...sometimes when he sees me he will stare at me and then he gets into what looks like a 'i'm about to run and pounce on bird stance' except he just gallops towards me haha. Oh how I love cats and their strange ways.

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A look at Liz Earle Sheer Skin Tint :Update.

I have been a big fan of Liz Earle products ever since I bought the Cleanse, Polish and Moisturise products so when the absolutely lovely PR team sent me this product to try out I must admit I was excited to do so as I'm a big fan of skin tints. I was impressed with the customer service in store which I spoke about here but even online everyone is so lovely and helpful, it makes me love Liz Earle even more!

The packaging is classic and easy to use, you can control how much comes out the tub as it's a squeezable bottle.

This Skin tint will be the first product of their new make-up range called 'Liz Earle Colour' which they have finally decided to launch (yay!) and this specific product will hit the shelves on September 15th at the cost of £21 for 40ml.
It has been described as something that suits all skin types and is like a foundation but is still lightweight. It has mineral UV protection SP15 but is also packed with natural vitamin E, avocado and borage so it's still has all the good stuff Liz Earle products tend to have making it a more unique skin tint.
It leaves a dewy, even and radiant finish and comes in 3 shades which are Bare, Beige and Beach. I got beach which is the darkest one and if it helps anyone I'm a mac NC44.

And finally below is how it looks blended in....

My thought's...
The consistency is creamy and I used my fingers to put it on (as instructed) and it blended into my skin very well and easily.
I have been using it  for a while now and I personally love it, the cover is very sheer. I didn't expect it to cover up scars and my dark under eye circles but it left me with a gorgeous dewy and light finish. I think this is perfect for good skin days, hot days and also if you don't tend to use heavy coverage like myself. I have been after a product with some SPF in it as well so that added bonus is perfect. I felt as though it gave my skin a lovely glow and would more than certainly repurchase it.
The only downside to me is the lack of different shades, more of a range would be nice as there's not really a shade for people with darker skin.
Update: I have been given some fabulous news that there will be more of a range of shades in the future so more people can enjoy this product!

Also as many of you may know, Liz Earle are eco-friendly and have numerous projects in aid of being green and one of them is providing customers who order this Sheer Skin Tint by mail 3 samples of each of the colours. The reason behind this is to allow you to choose which is the best shade for you rather than trying a full sized product and then realising it's not right for you. They want to avoid unnecessary landfill of good and unused products and I think this is a fantastic way of doing so!
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Is anyone else planning on trying this skin tint?
xx