Empties Nov/Dec/Jan

This is quite embarrassing as I had promised these images ages and ages ago. And when looking at them now, there is just nothing there... In all fairness, I have been a very busy bee trying to fit in everything and worked late-nights, so there havent been a great amount of time for fun - whats even worse, 50% of every Shampoo and Conditioner Ive used arent actually pictured as they were thrown out as my boyfriend would think Im completely nuts had I started transporting them back from his.... I will therefore handpick a few interesting items to point out and just leave the rest. 

• First of all, Fudge Clean Blonde Violet Shampoo RRP £11.95. This is one of my favourite silvering shampoos as it does actually work eliminating the brassy tones and making the hair appear more white and clean, compared to many other, cheaper products. Only stands in the shadow of the Schwarzkopf Professional BC Color Freeze Silver Shampoo, which at times made even my dry skin and nails go purple!!! Strong stuff..! However, a great product would probably buy again. 

• VO5 Plump me up dry shampoo. I once again wasnt impressed. I dont know why I repurchased, i should just stick to batiste, cheaper and easier to use. Granted, it doesnt leave a thick layer of white dust on your hair, but it doesnt seem to work for very long eiter so whats the point of spending £3.59??

• Clarins pure melt cleansing gel... Dont think I ever got the gist of this product? Please can someone explain it to me... a triple-texture cleansing gel which transforms into an oil that melts away the trace of oil and impurities and makeup. Water activates it into a silky milk that rinses the skin. And with marula oil for optimal radiance and comfort. Im not going to say I like it cause everyone does. I do not understand it. I will continue with my dior cleansing milk thanks. I have actually become very good at this. 

• No7 Protect and perfect. Love love love it. Reple-ning tomorrow when I get paid. Check my post from November featuring this specific product. 

• Not sure if I have mentioned fat hair products before? If not, then now is the time. These were introduced to me maybe about 5 years ago when I was studying for my undergrad and big hair was what all us students were trying to achieve. I went through all the hairsprays you can possibly imagine available on the marked. However, it wasnt until one of my class-mates brought a little hairspray out with her on a night out and I tried it in a ladies somewhere. What a revelation. I have loved it ever since. Even ordered it online when I was abroad. It is just so hard wearing, can go quite stiff if you overdo it. Its a bit like doublewear but in hairspray terms. Its not cheap either. Around £6 for a can of hairspray, depending on where you buy it, I tend to get mine in Superdrug as they arent available in Boots and they often have 2 for 1 price offer on. The shampoo and conditioner were good too, but the hairspray and leave in spray are by far some of the best plump-up products ever. Only downside? The smell. But I will excuse them for that. 

• I have started using doublewear again.... thought Id mention the new colour, Dawn, but Ive started breaking out equally bad. :( So am trying to not use this everyday, its hard though when all you want to do is cover, but covering makes it worse..

Ok rant over. I will be back with more soon as I have actually already collected a little selcetion of things again. Never ending this. 

Off to Nottingham again tomorrow. Will be a very long day, so I better get to bed. Sleep well.

Z xxx

Korres Lip Butter in Jasmine

I know its been a while, but do accept my apologies. Its busy times at work again. Up and down to Nottingham, however, Im getting used to the journey so I dont actually mind the mindless times on the train just being able to sit and do nothing. Although, am I the only person who has noticed that theres always one person who expects everyone else to listen to their squeaky phone conversation (with work colleagues, of course) .. and when they hang up on one person they ring another..?? Ok, rant over ;)

Now to something more exciting. I got this fantastic tinted Korres Jasmine lip butter off my flatmate (for Christmas).. Its a tinted lip-balm but works as a sheer creamy lipstick but its obviously lighter. What it reminds me off, is M.A.C Hue (Link), which by the way is my all-time favourite lipstick. Its a pale, matte nude, which works so well with blonde hair ... and pasty skin-tones. Sorry, to anyone who is lucky enough to have a little bit of colour this time of the year. However, instead of the matte finish it leaves a subtle shine on the lips like when for example mixing lipstick and lipgloss. 

I know its bought from Harvey Nichols, but as it was a present, I dont actually know what the price of it was. Sorry.

Anyways, if youre into nudes make sure you get yourself one of these - fantastic daytime nude which also protects from the cold winter-winds. Win-win!!!!

Have a great night everyone.

Z x

Limited Edition Dior Holiday Travel Brush Set

Im going away for a few days this weekend and next week with the boyfriend and some of our friends and thought this would be an ideal time to introduce my new Dior Mini Brush Holiday Travel Set. 

The set contains 4 essential brushes which are small and easy to transport (so theyre not lying, rolling around in the bottom of your bag and loosing most of the bristles... whoops). These were all over the scene last year and I was lucky enough to be treated to this little set. Retailing at £56, it is on the expensive range, and to be completely frank, Im not sure I would have paid this for them. 

The set includes (in mini sizes of course):

• Dior Backstage Powder Brush
• Dior Backstage Cheek Brush
• Dior Backstage Eyeshadow Brush
• Dior Backstage Lip Brush

Personally, I consider it a three brushes set since I don’t find the Lip Brush terribly useful (rarely do I use a lip brush and I dont think Im alone here!)

But the little case is pretty and its got an extra little space for my own brushes (The smallest ones I cannot live without when going away of course).

As a little extra, I was giving this Dior Visage et Yeux, which is a cleansing milk for skin and eyes. I am not very experienced in cleansing milks, I usually use a facial cleansing gel or soap, and a toner followed by moisturiser - if Im really lazy - a good old Johnsons' baby wipe!!! I previously used  Cattier Paris Caresse D'Herboriste which is an organic product I had recommended by a beautician who I used to go to. 

To be honest, I didnt really fall for the product when I bought it, and never really got into the routine of using it so it was left lying around both when living in Copenhagen as well as when I moved back to the UK. So it was happily received as Im sure the other product was well out of date. 

I have used the Dior Lait Magique Demaquillant a couple of times, it smells amazing and is really good. I am still trying to find a product which removes my Estee Lauder DoubleWear EASILY and without having to go over and over and over with 70 different products before its TRULY off. I may try the Estee Lauder counter or the local B&Q for paint-stripper........ 

I wish you a great end to the week. Should be back soon. Have finally taken a picture of my empties ;) And its only half of it as the rest was thrown away at my second home... 

dear of dear!

Z x