Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask Review

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Henna

Took a huge tub of this mask on vacation with me and just used it once.  That’s ok, it was worth the experiment.  That being said, this mask came out in 2011 and is still selling in stores so there must be people who like it.  I know a lot of people who swear by the original Moroccanoil, and I’ve used lots of their products and love them too.  Read on for the review of this treatment mask.

I love all things Moroccanoil, but I have to say that this mask left me wanting more.

The Intense Hydrating Mask is a light blend of dimethicone, glycerine, as well as Argan Oil, and does in fact leave hair feeling manageable and smooth.  It also gave some shine to my hair.

Despite all that, however, I think that as a mask it falls short, for it didn’t do anything that my normal hair conditioner can do.  The mask wasn’t overly thick or rich, and didn’t repair my super fried hair after a month of intense heat styling.  If you don’t have major dryness issues with your hair, then this might be for you, but on the whole, there’s not a lot of difference between this conditioner and other Moroccanoil conditioners.

I also got really sick of the Moroccanoil mask after smelling it for so long.

This conditioner retails for $46 at Sephora and Nordstrom and salons selling Moroccanoil.

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Beautycounter Countertime Cleansing Oil and How to Double Cleanse Video

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Henna

 

 

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Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Mask

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Henna

IMG_2408It’s gotta be said: all those hours in the sun and in the water do a number on your hair, and my hair is feeling parched because the summer greasiness requires me to wash it more too.

Whether you’re heading back to school, back to work, or just revamping your beauty arsenal, you need to pick up this: the 3 Minute Miracle deep conditioner from Pantene.  I love the luxe gold packaging, and the extremely thick and buttery mask inside is perfect for repairing and smoothing extremely dry hair.  I use it and skip the styling products after washing my hair, because I find that my hair just doesn’t need them!

$5.99 at the drugstore.

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Ouai Treatment Mask

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Henna

The Ouai treatment mask also came on vacation with me. Unlike the Amika mask, this was not greasy or oily and so it didn’t feel as nourishing either. It also dried to a hard finish which I didn’t love. At the end of the day, I washed it out and my hair felt ok. I tried using it again on wet hair, and again the results were so-so.

Again, this is a travel-sized tube with lots of product in it – I could get 3 or 4 uses out of it at least. It had a fresh scent that was pleasant and that dissipated after a while.

The full size is available at Sephora for $47. I’d love to try more Ouai products so I’ll be keeping an eye out for more travel sizes that I can use.

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MoroccanOil Weightless Hydrating Mask Review

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Henna

Weightless Volumizing Deep Conditioners are the latest new products out there and I’m so thankful because I have fine hair that’s super dry so I want a conditioner that’s substantial but light.

I must not be the only one that needs a product like this, because brand new at your salon this December is Moroccanoil’s Weightess Hydrating Mask, which gives you all the TLC of Moroccanoil, but in a formula that fine hair can handle.

The formula is rich and creamy, but also on the light side so it spreads through fine hair easily. This is like a lotion for the hair rather than a body butter.

I admit that I don’t like this conditioner as much as the Ojon one – that one was just so hydrating. But Moroccan Oil’s contains Argan Oil so it’s nice and it leaves my hair ultra soft which I’m really happy about.

Pick this up at salons, Sephora, or Nordstrom for $51.

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Kevin Murphy Hydrate.Me Mask

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Henna

Really into Kevin Murphy products right now, and this is one of my favourite conditioners from the brand. I wouldn’t put this in my hair on the beach, but it’s great to use in the shower.

These days, I’m really into the Kevin Murphy brand of hair care products. I’ve found that they really work for my parched hair and over the last six months, there’s always been a Kevin Murphy product in my rotation.

My latest favourite product is the Hydrate-Me.Masque which contains Rose Hip and Primrose Oil in a super rich and thick conditioning base. If your hair is high-lighted, coarse, curly, frizzy, then you have to try this out, especially if you’ve been spending a lot of time in the ocean or sun this summer.

To get the most of out this mask, I actually find that it’s better to lightly towel-dry my hair, and then apply the mask so that it stays just as rich as it is coming out of the bottle. I then leave it in my hair for 5-10 minutes as recommended before rinsing it out. I especially like using it after I’ve coloured my hair because it totally takes my hair up to a new level of shine.

This is definitely a deep conditioner and meant to be used after your regular condition or in place of it, once in a while. I like using it once a week, and sticking with something less heavy for the rest of the week, but I definitely like using it regularly so that my hair gets a heavy dose of moisturizers once in a while. It will weigh down fine hair, but that might be something you’re willing to put up with.

This is now available at salons for $39.

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Hair Mask: Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Henna

I have crazy curly hair so I know that when I’m in humid weather, there’s no point in me really doing my hair when it’s just going to turn into a puff ball. Instead I coat it with a hair mask and put it into a bun and go about my way. I tried Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask over the Christmas break and I loved it.

This is a slightly greasy, slightly oily mask which feels seriously nourishing on your hair. Once you wash it out, your hair feels more nourished and so much smoother than it was before, especially if it was dry and parched to begin with. This is a trial-size of the mask and a little bit goes a long way. This little tube has enough for 3 or 4 uses, and the large size is a huge tub.

$37 at Sephora.

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Revlon Colorstay Brow Creator Review Video

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Henna

Watch this video to hear a quick review of the Revlon Colorstay Brow Creator! There’s powder and a liner inside the tube which is what makes it so good. I have a backup of this so I’ll be moving on to my next one.

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Do Eye Creams Work?

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Henna

One of the questions that I always get is whether or not eye creams work.

The short answer is: maybe.

So far, there is no proven ingredient that can really lessen bags or dark circles, and the only things that can help is to drink more water, get more sleep, and use a better concealer.  There are some laser treatments available at the dermatologist’s office that offer relief of under eye circles.

However, there is some good in eye creams.  Some have a cooling gel formula that can give great relief to tired eyes – perfect for if you’ve had a long day or if you’ve been traveling a lot.

Some creams are thicker than those you would use on your face, so they add more moisture to the delicate eye area.  Putting such a cream on your whole face might just make you break out.

Other creams are just an expensive way for you to add to your dresser, and are better left at the drugstore.

Should you get an eye cream?  If it alleviates dryness around that area and you’ll use it: sure, get it!  If it’s just too much for you to spend or if you’re not one that can be bothered with an extra beauty step, then leave the eyecreams to someone else.

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Benefit Lollitint

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Henna

Benefit Benetint… it’s one of those products that we know we’re never going to be without in this world.

I’ve never really found a tint that I could use on a regular basis.

Until now!

Benefit LollitintLollitint is perfect for us medium-toned gals.  It is a perfect lavender/pink in a medium tone and very pigmented. Because it’s so pigmented it works on lips and cheeks.  In the past, I’ve found that some of the Benefit tints didn’t show up on my lips because they’re already so pigmented, but this one is different.  It’s tint is very much a deep stain (deeper than it first seems).

And that leads me to how you need to apply this.  At first when I tried Lollitint I dabbed a little on each cheek and then went in to blend.  That didn’t work so well because the area that I had first dabbed with the tint had a darker stain than the rest of my cheek.  This was impossible to blend and I ended up having to wash it off.

If you’re applying this on your cheeks, I suggest putting some on your ring finger and then blending it into the apples of your cheek in a circular motion.  Do each cheek, and then dab on to lips in a patting motion.  It’s best to apply using your fingers because that will give you the most control over where the pigment “sets” because once it sets, it’s difficult to really get it to move… which is what we want from this anyway!

The consistency of Lollitint is pretty thin and slightly watery, but it’s thick enough that one can still work with it.  There is clearly alcohol in the formula, and you need to be aware of that if you have sensitive skin: this may be drying and irritating to it.

The Benefit tints are best applied to bare skin, so these work well if you’re having a day (or year) of wearing no foundation. They also work well as a base for a regular blush and can add depth to the cheek area.  Apply to bare lips and top with a clear or coloured gloss.  The colour is slightly deeper on the lips – the stain just seems to sink in and warm up, and the final look is actually super pretty.

I love a coordinating lip and cheek look (and 2014 is going to be ALL about that) and if you haven’t been able to wear Benetint in the past, then you may like this.

Pick it up at the Benefit counter: $40.

 

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