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Product Review: Rimmel London Brow Shake Filling Powder

February 22, 2017 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 32 Comments

I love experimenting with new makeup, and Rimmel London is one of my favourite makeup brands. So you can imagine how happy I was to be one of the first people to try the new Rimmel London Brow Shake Filling Powder. These beauties landed on my doorstep some days ago, and they have kept me very busy.

 

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These 3-in-1 products are the biggest ever brow innovation; they fill, define and line the eyebrows. It comes in a powder form, with a soft applicator for a smooth use.

Here is the product description:

The Rimmel Brow Shake Filling Powder is a lightweight powder to fill and define brows and line the eyes.

For beautifully defined brows with quick and comfortable application Brow Shake filling powder is the perfect addition to your makeup bag.

 

How to use:

Shake before opening. Apply to eyebrows using light strokes to fill, define and line.

 

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Here are my thoughts –

PROS

  1. It comes in 4 shades – 004 Soft Black, 003 Dark Brown, 002 Medium Brown and 001 Light Brown, so there is a shade for everyone.
  2. It is compact and light. Very easy to carry out.
  3. The soft applicator makes applying very easy.
  4. It stays on all day, with no smudges. It is fade, smudge, transfer & waterproof so brows stays fixed all day and all night!
  5. It is easy to wipe off with makeup remover or a facial wash.
  6. It is quite affordable at £4.75, and can be purchased from Boots, Superdrug, Asos, Feel Unique, Tesco, Amazon, and many other stores.

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Wearing shade 004 Soft Black

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CONS

None.

I can’t fault this product or any of the shades. I think it is a smart invention to have all 3 in one product. My favourite shade is the 002 medium brown. I think that shade suits me the most.

 

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Wearing 002 Medium Brown

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Wearing 003 Dark Brown

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Wearing 001 Light Brown

 

What do you think of these Rimmel London Brow Shake Filling Powder products? Have you tried any of these shades?

 

*PR Samples.

Natural Hair Transition Almost Complete

February 19, 2017 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 43 Comments

So for those who do not know, I decided to stop applying relaxers or chemicals to my hair, and let it grow naturally instead. I made this decision because I was tired of how unhealthy my hair. It was in a terrible state, with severe breakage and no edges, and that was because I was not giving my hair the care it needed to strive. I have neglected my hair over the years by not applying the right daily treatment, and just burying it under one weave or another. It got to a point, it became too embarrassing to show off my natural hair even at the hair dressing salon, because the hair stylists would always have a rude comment to make about how badly my hair was breaking. Like it was not partly their fault, lol.

 

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I took this photos some days ago and I am very impressed with how healthy my hair is looking. I honestly cannot remember when last my hair was this healthy. My edges are back and kicking, my hair is super thick and strong. There has been very little shredding since I took my cornrows out (I usually have my hair in cornrows). And the only way for my natural hair seems to be up!

I didn’t do the “big chop” because I didn’t want to drastically get rid of the relaxed ends. However I plan to trim off the ends in the next few days. And I see my hair going fully natural in the next 3 months at the latest.

 

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I am very happy with my current hair routine. I think it is working great for my hair. I treat my hair daily with Almond Oil and water in my spray bottle. I apply African Pride Shea Butter Miracle Moisture Intense Leave-in conditioner every other day. I wash my hair with Shea Butter Moisture Shampoo and Restorative Conditioner once a week when I take off my cornrows. I also use the Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque once in 4 weeks. I also apply TTT4Z Hair Food every other day for extra nourishment.

My daughter also has the same hair routine I have, and her beautiful curly hair is how my hair was at her age; how I want it to be now. Her hair is another reason why I went natural. It brought back lovely memories. Hair goals all the way!

 

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How do you care for your hair?

 

 

 

 

Product Review: KTC Pure Almond Oil

February 17, 2017 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 20 Comments

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I wrote about the many Hair Oils available some weeks ago, and the best Hair Oils for growth. Well I have been experimenting with a few new hair oils to discover the best hair oil for our hair (that is myself and my baby girl).

I have used quite a few already, but I was not 100% sold on any until I tried this KTC Pure Almond Oil.

 

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Pure, undiluted Almond Oil is the best for my hair and my daughter’s hair. I have only good things to say about this amazing hair oil. It is so good that I have had to buy 2 more bottles immediately, just so I don’t run out.

Here is a brief product description –

  • ALMOND OIL AS COOKING OIL This oil was extracted from sweet almonds, it is quite clear, pale yellow, low viscosity and mild pure flavor, so it comes as high-quality edible oil used. It is suitable for fresh salads, fruit salads, sauces and sweet dishes, also for frying or for fondue. In Indian cuisine, it is considered a “staple”.

  • OR FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE It is also suitable for a natural, native and mild type of skin care. It is neutral in odor – without chemical additives. Because it is quickly absorbed into the skin like almond oil, used as body and massage oil.

 

 

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PROS
  1. It is a great multi-tasking oil. Fabulous for moisturising he skin (I add it to my regular lotion), conditioning he hair (I use it in my spray bottle with some water), and cooking.
  2. It is pure, undiluted oil. No chemicals, no fragrance.
  3. It is so affordable at only £3.20 for a 200ml botle.
  4. It is readily affordable on eBay, Amazon, Superdrug and many other online stores and regular shops.
  5. It feels great on my skin. It absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling moisturised and looking smooth.
  6. It is so good for our hair. I have noticed a massive growth in our hair, especially my daughter’s, since we started using it.

 

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CONS

None.

This product is THE TRUTH! I can’t see myself using any other kind of oil. I have used them all, Coconut Oil, Olive Oil; and this Almond Oil is the best oil by far. I love it. My natural hair has had a full transformation. I am still transitioning, but I can see my hair fully transitioned in about 3 months.

 

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What are your thoughts on Almond Oil? Have you tried it before?

 

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