Sunday, August 2, 2015

REVIEW - Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush, Original and Tropical + 3 tips for an easier and better dry shampoo application!

The Batiste dry shampoos are probably one of the most raved about ones on the market. They are not crazy expensive and people seem to love them. After using and repurchasing them for several years myself, I thought I would share with you just why they are so raved about.

There is a total of seven different scents, of which I have three. I currently have Blush (which I have repurchased several times), Original and Tropical. I haven’t found there to be a major difference in formula between these, the only difference I can tell is the scent. Blush has a nice floral scent, Original smells very clean and fresh and Tropical (which is definitely my favorite!) smells exactly like coconut.


When spraying it in the roots of your hair, it does leave a bit of a white residue, but you can easily massage/comb it into your hair. The formula itself is very finely mild and does not way the hair down. It gives you lots of volume and absorbs oils, which makes it perfect for using in between washing your hair. On top of that, the scent is not too overpowering and does not linger.

A few tips
A lot of people are put off by dry shampoos because they end up with white residue in their hair that they can’t get rid of. I have three easy tips on how to avoid that so that everyone can use and love dry shampoo!
1.      Don’t spray too close to your hair. The closer you hold the bottle of dry shampoo to your hair, the more product will transfer onto your hair. Try to keep a little bit of distance and you will notice a huge difference.
2.      Take more time. Something a lot of people don’t realize, is that dry shampoo needs a little bit of time to absorb the oils and work its magic. After spraying it in your hair, let it set for a little bit and then continue styling your hair.
3.      Use a hair brush. Massaging the dry shampoo in with your fingers takes too long? Try using a hair brush to evenly distribute the product.

All in all, the Batiste dry shampoos are the best I have tried yet in making my second day hair look like it is freshly washed. I will definitely keep on using them and repurchasing them again when I run out.
Have you tried any of the Batiste dry shampoos? Which scent is your favorite? Let me know!

X Elvira

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

REVIEW - L'Oréal Collection Privée Color Riche lipstick - Eva's nude

Hi everyone!


A good nude lipstick is probably my most favorite go to lipstick shade, because it is versatile and if you find the right one, looks beautiful on the lips and complements your skin tone. That is why I wanted to talk about the L'Oréal Collection Privée Color Riche lipsticks and about one in particular; Eva's nude. This collection is a range of six different nude lipsticks, created so that there is a perfect nude lipstick for every skin tone. The range consists of; Jennifer's nude (medium-olive skin tones), Freida's nude (honey skin tones), Doutzen's nude (fair-light skin tones), Liya's nude (deeper skin tones), Julianne's nude (fair skin tones) and finally Eva's nude (light-medium skin tones) which is the one I have.
First of all, I really like the formula. It is very creamy and smooth and applies easily. The pigmentation is quite good as well and it has a really nice satin finish. It also hydrates the lips and has great longevity. It does not feel like a drugstore lipstick at all when you wear it.
As for the shade; I have fair skin tone and Eva's nude looks really flattering on me. I like that it is neither too light nor too brown, which is what I do not like in a nude lipstick. The only thing I do not like about it is the smell. It is quite strong and somehow it kind of  reminds me of soap.
As we all know, finding the perfect nude lipstick is quite the task. Very often we end up with a nude shade that makes us look dull. So I love the idea of an entire range of nude lipsticks to make it that much easier for all the lipstick lovers out there. I definitely recommend checking out this range and see which shade suits you best!


The L'Oréal Collection Privée Color Riche lipsticks retail for $8.99

Sunday, July 12, 2015

REVIEW - Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail polish 120 Bare Dare



I have talked about the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel top coat before (which is still my favorite!) but I just could not leave this beautiful shade from the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel collection unnoticed on my blog! The shade 120 Bare Dare is the perfect nude nail polish for pale skintones. And the best part is the formula. This polish has all the advantages of a real gel polish but without a UV lamp or base coat needed! Combined with the Miracle Gel top coat it stays on like a dream. No more chipped nail polish! It is also easily removed using your regular nail polish remover!




The Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail polish in 120 Bare Dare retails for $9.99