Up until now I have only ever tried one of GlamGlow's face masks, however I have been dying to try some of the others for ages! When I was in Rome I picked up some sample sizes to try.
I am planning on reviewing the other ones as well in the future, but this is the only one I've tried so far.
The one I have tried so far is the Thirsty Mud hydrating treatment.
Firstly, can we talk about this packaging??
GlamGlow packaging is always amazing and these sample sizes are no different. Sounds silly, but I love that the sample packaging is actually the same as the full size!
So onto the mask, this mask is a hydrating face mask for those times when your skin is feeling a little dry & in need of moisture. So I imagine if you have dry skin in general this product would be perfect for you!
I only tend to get dry areas on my face, so for me this is probably best used as part of a multi-masking routine (using more than one mask, different masks for different problem areas).
As I don't really suffer with dry skin too much I thought this product was going to be a little wasted on me, however I would have to say I was wrong!
The first time I used this mask was after I got back from Rome. The climate was so hot out there that it had dried my skin out quite a lot, so this had to be really moisturising to make a difference. I'm happy to report that I only needed to use this once, to restore my skin to normal!
So I am very impressed with this mask & I think if you're going away it's definitely worth trying.
It would be perfect for long haul flights, holidays & season changes (which we are undergoing right now).
I think in the winter months this mask is really going to come into it's own for me, because crazy British weather = dry skin!
Love Eve xx
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We all love a bargain, especially when it comes to make up!
There quite a few ranges in the UK that have products as cheap as only £1.
Now, like a lot of people I would imagine that the quality of some of these £1 items is a bit hit & miss. Although I haven't many items from these ranges so it is hard for me to say.
The £1 item we're going to be reviewing today is the Make Up Academy (MUA) Eyebrow Pencil.
So the pencil itself is duel ended, the one end is the pencil whilst the other is a brush. Now I have to say it's not the usual brush shape, it's just a flat brush. However I feel like it's quite a decent brush, especially given the low price of the product.
The pencil is available in three shade I think, blonde, brown & black. So if you're a redhead this product probably won't suit you very well. The shade I have is brown.
So the shade range is rather limited & to be honest the brown for me is too dark.
The quality of the pencil is actually alright, it's not too dry or to waxy. It is pretty easy to sharpen too, as in it doesn't break off really easy. I think with pencils it's all down to having them sharp, if they're sharp they are generally all alright & this one is no different.
Overall I'd say it's an alright product, however it's not something I reach for as I prefer to use powder to fill in my brows.
Love Eve xx
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Hair oil, something that at first seems kinda scary but is really a haircare essential!
This L'Oreal Elvive hair oil is no different!
I love hair oils in general & this one has to be my current favourite! L'Oreal have a few different hair oils in their range, I like to use the one formulated for coloured hair (for obvious reasons).
This hair oil is not only formulated for coloured hair but it also has UV filtered in it to protect your hair from sun damage.
I love this feature as my ends can get pretty dry if I'm out in the sun a lot.
This like most hair oils can be used in a variety of ways, I tend to use it mostly to nourish the ends of my hair. I do this most days, especially on days when I've washed my hair. It works great on dry or damp hair.
It also isn't too greasy, I find this quite a dry oil. It's kind of like the perfect in-between of the two! It's super nourishing but not so greasy that you hate the result.
This does have quite a strong scent to it, however I think it's quite a nice scent. It's a sweet & somewhat fruity scent.
Overall I would definitely recommend this hair oil, it's a drugstore product that doesn't get enough hype in my opinion! It retails for £9.99, however if you shop around you'll likely find it on offer somewhere.
Love Eve xx
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We all need water, especially for our skin!
Hydration is an essential part to healthy & glowing skin.
Which is the focus of the brand H2O+'s hydrating treatment.
This is only a sample size of the product however it has lasted me for ages. With this product I feel like a little goes a long way.
This treatment is a blue gel, it also feels like it has a cooling effect to it. I apply this to clean damp skin and leave it to sink into my face. I do find it somewhat hydrating, however I have combo/ oily skin so I feel like my skin doesn't crave hydration very often.
I do make a point of using this every couple of weeks though, because your doesn't have to be dry to need moisture/ hydration.
I feel like at the time it makes me skin feel better, partly because of the cooling feeling. However I'm not 100% sure I see much when I wake up the next morning. Maybe it's just meant for a short-term boost of hydration, I'm not sure.
This product retails for $36 (so approx. £24), personally I'd say it isn't worth that for someone of my skin type. If you have dry skin try & pick up a sample first!
Love Eve xx
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This is one of only a few things I got from Glossybox which I had actually heard of. It actually worked out quite well as I had planned on buying this anyway!
This is the Tresemme Renewal Hair & Scalp Tonic.
Firstly the packaging of this product is great for applying the product as it allows you to get really close to the roots and between your hair. However the cap on mine is broken so it leaks, restricting the way I can store it.
The product itself smells amazing like all Tresemme products do!
They do also have a shampoo & conditioner as part of this range to go along side this product, but I haven't tried them. They're probably great for people with really dry scalps.
I wouldn't say I have a dry scalp but it does get a little itchy sometimes. So that's when I tend to use this product (I'd say approx. every other week). When I use this product I love it, it's so refreshing as it contains tea tree extract. I like to massage it into my scalp as well and it feels great. I feel like this tonic does help nourish my scalp when it is a bit itchy or ever dry. I also really like the process of using this product!
This product retails for £5.50,
which I feel is definitely worth it if you have a need for this product!
Love Eve xx
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My last skincare post was about oils and we're sticking with that theme!
Today we're talking about the Monu Firming Fiji Facial Treatment Oil.
(Is the name long enough?!)
This is only a sample size but really that's all you need as facial oils should be used sparingly.
I received this product in a Glossybox a while ago and hadn't heard of the brand Monu before. After trying this product a few times I have to say it's not quite for me.
I think it is best suited to dry skin and older skin possibly, as it claims to have firming properties.
I can't support them claims as I'm sure you'd have to use this at least 3 times a week to see results, which I don't think my skin could handle.
I would also like to mention that people with nut allergies cannot use this product!
Although if you smell this product you can smell the nut in it so it's quite obvious. Whilst I'm on the smell, I hate it. It's a combination of nuts & clinical cleaning products (weird I know).
So overall not a great review but for you dry skin folk looking for a firming facial oil, this could be for you.
Love Eve xx
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I bet you're wondering why I'm reviewing a product for ageing hair, well I received these in a Glossybox and thought I might as well make the most of them.
So these are the new Dove Youthful Vitality (for ageing hair) Shampoo & Conditioner.
I don't really use Dove, they're just not a brand that appeals to me although I feel the packaging for these is a lot nicer than their standard packaging.
The products smell nice and fruity which I like from haircare products. They also apply nicely to your hair, they aren't too runny or too solid.
However after using these products I feel like my hair just holds onto water like there's no tomorrow.
Obviously these products are aimed at old & dry hair.
Which really isn't my hair type at all!
So for me they just over hydrated my hair and weighed it down, but this does tell me that these products are super hydrating & nourishing!
So if you do have dry hair (unlike me) you'll probably love these products and feel they really help your dryness.
So the more mature lady with dry hair, these products are for you!
So although a negative review from me there are positives to these products, it just depends on your hair needs!
Love Eve xx
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