tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10629823555826547832024-03-06T07:10:09.378+00:00SaarfLondonGirlThe Beauty chronicles of saarflondon girlDigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-48016862055886685652011-09-03T10:45:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.068+01:00Guilty Pleasure:Spell MagazineSpell magazine is a mini magazine that is available in Pride magazine and black beauty and hair magazine. It's only a few pages long. Its published by Feme Ltd- the makers of hair extensions/wigs like sensationnel. So it is in essence a giant advertisement? Yes, yes it is. But Oh they do so, so well. <br/>Yes it is covered in their hair brands but they give good makeup advice, glossy high res quality photographs and have some good articles and industry insight. <br/>It may just be one bright and colourful advert, but so are all the major black beauty publications in the UK and at least it doesn't look dated and is actually relevant.<br/>It's some bubblegum pop fluffy read, and I love it.<br/><br/>You can read issues here and for free<br/><a href="http://www.spellmagazine.com/">http://www.spellmagazine.com/</a><br/><br/>What can I say I'm a sucker for pictures and I like seeing images of women of colour.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-11879221873389587872011-09-02T17:15:00.001+01:002011-09-05T21:39:07.636+01:00Sleek Blush in Suede. Nude collection, on Dark skinI really wanted to like this blush. I really wanted to. I adore Sleek Avoir La Peche Collection Pan Tao Blush and I had seen some pictures of Suede on the interweb and I was excited. I love browns, neutrals whatever you want to call them. This collection would be for me!<br />
But Alas 'twas not to be.<br />
Umm yeah, it's not nude really for darker skinned folk. Its more a light pink mauve. Oh and kind of...ashy.<br />
I really actually packed a lot on my brush several times on the swatch on my arm. It just does not show up well on my skin. <br />
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This is the second time I've been duped by sleek blushers!!!! ( Side eyes sunset)Well it was my fault, I swatched it in superdrug and valiantly thought it would magically change colours at home ( because y'know the store lights distort colours)<br />
Basically if you're my complexion or darker than me it'll leave you a chalky mess IMO. It just won't show up. I might try it over/under bronzer , and its ok as an eyeshadow. Oh well you win some you lose some.<br />
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( do you see how i thought i was going to get something BROWN. Sleek Y U lie to me?)<br />
I took a look and a swatch of the Nude palette. The first six shades ( the lighter side)would take an act of god to show up on my skin or look in any way shape or form attractive. However the latter 6 shades had two or 3 nice shadows, there was a nice dark gold number that caught my eye. However i just think its wasteful to buy a palette and then not use half. So i bought a dress instead. <br />
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SO yeah all in all Sleek's nude collection looks really nice. But NOT IF YOU'RE BLACKkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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(Its ok Girl, maybe they'll be something for us in the next collection)DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-14276790168803555022011-07-26T12:22:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.068+01:00Smooth 'N Shine Therapy Silk fusion sixty second critical repair reviewOh wow that name is long.<br/><br/>Anyway its been ages! Where have I been??? Worst blogger ever.<br/><br/>Anyway friends, romans, countrymen lend me your ears. I come bearing the gift of conditioner.<br/><br/>Now if you head over to the natural haven ( cry's tears of joy for how good the blog is), look at the post on coconut oil.<br/><br/><a title="cocnut oil" href="http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/2009/04/coconut-oil-knowledge-from-our.html">http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/2009/04/coconut-oil-knowledge-from-our.html</a><br/><br/>1. Coconut oil penetrates into the cortex <em>(Journal of Cosmetic Science pg 169-184,2001)</em>.Why should you care? This oil can help condition, moisturise and strengthen your hair!<br/><br/>2. Coconut oil reduces damage to hair cuticle during combing especially wet combing that many naturals (not me) are fond of <em>(Journal of Cosmetic Science pg 327-339,1999).</em><br/><br/>3. Coconut oil reduces swelling of the hair shaft when the hair is immersed into water, protecting the hair from <strong><a href="http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/2009/04/mineral-oil-proof-is-not-in-hair.html">hygral fatigue</a></strong>. <em>(Journal of Cosmetic Science pg 169-184,2001)</em><br/><br/><strong>Say what now?????</strong><br/><br/>So since then I've been trying to use coconut oil in my hair prior to washing. The trouble with me is that i am a messy person. The oil gets everywhere running down my neck, just everywhere. Again my hair is very dry so when i add oil onto already dry hair it just feels horrid.<br/><br/>So I've been incorporating conditioners with coconut oil in them. I have found one i love. Coconut oil is the second ingredient. Yay! Also no silicone's. This can be used as a regular conditioner or a deep conditioner since its so thick. The instructions say to leave on for 1 minutes but i do usually leave it on for longer.<br/><br/>It makes my hair feel so soft. I am a sulfate shampoo lover ( boo!hiss!) so obviously my hair feels drier after washing and this just restores softness totally. It's thick it smells nice and makes my hair more manageable.<br/><br/>There is one slight very slight downside. Glitter. No not the Opus of Mariah Carey's career, but glitter particles. I don't know if those who formulated the product were 10 year olds high on sherbet dip after a frenzy at claire's accessories or Kesha, but this deep conditioner for some bizarre reason contains little pieces of Glitter.<br/><br/>The good news is they do wash out totally. ( well i found one staring back out at me when i looked in the mirror)<br/><br/>Ingredients:<br/><br/>Aqua (Water), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyquaternium-32, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Glycerin, Pearl Powder, Silk Amino Acids, Panthenol, Biotin, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylene/VA Copolymer, Maris Sal (Sea Salt), Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum (Fragrance), CI 15985 (Yellow 6).<br/><br/>So it contains no silicone's, but it does have mineral oil.<br/><br/>What they say:<br/><br/>Indulge your hair with silk proteins and pearl extracts that will condition, reconstruct and transform damaged hair into manageable, healthy and lustrous tresses. The luxury of silk and pearl extracts will leave hair glistening with luminosity, just like perfect pearls.<br/><br/>This conditioning treatment will moisturize, repair, and protect damaged hair. This formula is light enough to use daily and moisturizing enough to use as a weekly treatment.<br/><br/>Purchased for £3.99 for 12m.<br/><br/>Also comes in sachets.<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/smooth-n-shine-therapy-silk-fusion-sixty-second-critical-repair-13-five-oz-278x278.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-192" title="smooth-n-shine-therapy-silk-fusion-sixty-second-critical-repair-13-five-oz-278x278" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/smooth-n-shine-therapy-silk-fusion-sixty-second-critical-repair-13-five-oz-278x278.jpg" alt="" width="278" height="278" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-89386830424233044012011-04-27T14:26:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.069+01:00Boots 17 Photo flawless Lashes mascaraSince my beloved Wet and Wild mega wink dried up and is now discontinued, i've been looking for a mascara alternative.<br/><br/>Like looking for life's one true love finding a good mascara is difficult. The amount out there is overwhelming and it is a vital makeup tool, even those that proudly proclaim they don't wear makeup have a mascara somewhere.<br/><br/>Anyway i had seen good reviews for this mascara ( ok a grand total of 2) and i thought hey this will work for me and its affordable!<br/><br/>Well there was a catch, it does and it also doesn't.<br/><br/>I was so upset when i first used it. I found the brush practically submerged in gunk, it was hard to use, clumpy, the brush was too big and mascara got all over my eyelids.<br/><br/>As time went on i had to modifiy the way i used it. Its not something i can just brush on quickly, i have to look in the mirror downwards, make sure to go slow and steady and try not to come out with black stuff all over my eyes.<br/><br/>It comes in several different "pearlescent colours" as the brochure claims, i bought black/green- it does nothing to brighten my eyes as it claims too. The black/gold is for brown eyes but it wasn't in stock at the time.<br/><br/>It does lengthen my lashes and makes them look good, however it is far too cumbersome for me and when this finishes i will not be repurchasing.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-77015824762783688472011-04-15T19:19:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.069+01:00Queen Helene Smoothing Conditioner with cocoa ButterGenerally I don't really like Queen Helene products of any kind. I find them to be far too watery and thin for my liking and generally ineffective. But for some reason my eye was drawn to this.<br/><br/>What the blurb says:<br/><br/><strong>This one-of-a-kind conditioner drenches your hair with the rich, replenishing moisture of cocoa butter and the natural, nurturing benefits of shea butter.</strong><br/><br/><em><span style="color:#ff99cc;">( aww bless, feels almost like you're in the womb again)</span></em><br/><br/><strong>Tames frizz and makes it easy to blow dry curly, dry or coarse hair to a smooth, sleek style. Helps soften hair texture and protect against dryness and the effects of sun, wind and humidity. Leaves hair easy to comb and beautifully manageable with a dazzling, healthy shine. Paraben free. Safe for color-treated hair:</strong><br/><br/><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></span><em><strong>Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Caster oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao( Cocoa) Seeed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii( Shea butter), Stearalkonium Chloride, Polyquatermine-39, Tocopheryl Acetate(Vit. E), Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, sodium Benzoate, Parfum.</strong></em><br/><br/>It's an ok conditioner, it's not life changing but its a cone free, paraben free cheap conditioner that does its job. After washing i felt my hair did feel slightly softer but it was nothing dramatic.<br/><br/>It does smell like shampoo (?) but it's not a horrible smell but it is quite powerful. It's a little thin and I'm natural with type 4 hair and i do prefer thicker however it's not too runny or anything. I've been using it for a few weeks and I think I will continue to do so.<br/><br/>One for the "It's ok files".<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/queenscond.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-181" title="QueenScond" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/queenscond.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="290" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-10605172524480020832011-03-23T17:57:00.000+00:002011-09-05T21:00:42.069+01:00Learn your linesThis is a review of Laval Dip Eyeliner in Black.<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/laval-eyeliner.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-176" title="Laval eyeliner" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/laval-eyeliner.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>My favourite liquid liner. It is also not very easy to get. I have to use Ebay to find it.<br/><br/>Now Laval are a company based in Warrington, that are export only. However you can find laval products on discount websites, eBay and market stalls. I bought my first liner from a market stall and it lasted a good while and when i went back there were no more! Laval also have another liquid liner, but although the formulation and staying power is the same, the brush is different.<br/><br/>The laval dip eyeliner has more of a nib tip like a pen that gives me more control, whereas the other liquid eyeliner ( that comes in a cylinder form) is more of a teeny brush.<br/><br/>I love this liner because it is very black. It's often hard to get a black liner that is really black. It does not dry shiny ( like some other brands *cough Doris michaels*) and it doesn't flake or get that weird crackling effect that can often happen with cheap liners. Oh and its also very cheap. Its most valued aspect however is that it lasts. It has lasted me until the next day( yes i didn't wash my face before going to bed and yes I'm aware I will be doomed because of this) with out a smudge. I don't know whats in it but it won't budge. surprisingly it's not difficult to remove.<br/><br/>Its con is, that it's not available on the high street but if you poke around Ebay long enough you can find it. It's usually under £3 and for that price its fantastic.<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/eyeliner1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-177" title="Eyeliner1" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/eyeliner1.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="228" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-26052322630805052272011-03-17T17:51:00.000+00:002011-09-05T21:00:42.069+01:00Tangerine dreams<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/tangerine-dream.jpg"><img src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/tangerine-dream.jpg?w=300" alt="" title="Tangerine dream" width="300" height="110" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-161" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-85696401199724228842011-03-15T23:38:00.000+00:002011-09-05T21:00:42.069+01:00UK Afro hair guides on the Web. A mini review<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/ellemagazine_3768.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-150" title="ElleMagazine_3768" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/ellemagazine_3768.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>Elle UK's expert guide to Afro hair<a title="ElleUK's guide to Afro hair" href="http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/hair/hair-features/%28section%29/the-expert-guide-to-afro-hair"></a><br/><br/><a title="ElleUK's guide to Afro hair" href="http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/hair/hair-features/%28section%29/the-expert-guide-to-afro-hair">http://www.elleuk.com/beauty/hair/hair-features/%28section%29/the-expert-guide-to-afro-hair</a><br/><br/>We have a picture of the fab Jordan Dunn to guide us through our magical journey. It starts off like this. Badly<br/><br/><em>If you’re blessed with afro hair, you’ll know that it varies as much as Caucasian locks. “Afro-Caribbean hair is lightest in texture; Brazilian hair is drier and denser; next Arabic hair is extremely thick, course and curly, and ultimately, African hair is the biggest – the most thick and curly” explains Errol Douglas, celebrity hairstylist and three times winner of the Best Afro Hairdresser of the Year award</em><br/><br/>I don't even know where to start with Mr Douglas's frankly bizarre assertions, and so as not to turn this into a gigantic race/ethnicity/anthropological rant, i'll just say" No sweetie. Just no" *Pats Mr Douglas on the head, leans back in rocking chair and hums swing low, sweet chariot to self*<br/><br/>Thank goodness it gets better. Trust me.<br/><br/><em>Subrina Kidd, Artistic Director and Afro Specialist at Toni & Guy says “most types of afro hair have a tendency to be more vulnerable, dry and porous than Caucasian types”.</em><br/><em>The key to the perfect afro is to add moisture and lock it in to your hair</em><br/><br/>Go Ms Kidd! Dazzle them with science!!!!!!!<br/><br/>We are then told to buy some expensive shampoo's and conditioners( hey, i'm sure the editor of Elle has to eat), no suprise there. But at least they throw in some Organic Root Stimulator for us po' folks.<br/><br/>Uncle Errol then again gives us some bizarre advice on how to shampoo our locks( I want whatever Uncle Errol's having) but then does make sure to advice us to concentrate our conditioner on the ends of our hair.<br/><br/>Oh what a suprise conditioner washing is mentioned, of course its not called that, but nonetheless conditioner washing it is. Then on to leave ins.<br/><br/>We move on to Relaxed hair focus and here good advice to stretch your relaxers are given( 8-10 weeks). We are of course told that :<br/><br/><em>Relaxing is great; it creates styling versatility” says Ursula Stephen, Rihanna’s hairstylist</em>.<br/><br/>Wait. Halt. Who said that? <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Ursula Stephen, Rihanna’s hairstylist </em></span> Come again who? <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Ursula Stephen, Rihanna’s hairstylist</em></span><br/><br/>Man i really want my hair to look as luxurious and healthy as rihanna's. Yes sirree, I'll be taking that right on board.<br/><br/>Moving on to weekly deep conditioning. Yayyy! Expensive products. Boo!<br/><br/>We move on to the benefits of oil. Good stuff. Uncle Errol tells about Mango oil. I've never heard of Mango oil, but i'll be looking it up( I'm not actually being sarcastic)<br/><br/>We are advised to air dry our hair, but due to time constraints/preference a list of blowdriers/blow dry technology is given. Oh and always use heat protectant. A very good tip. Very.<br/><br/>Serums and shine sprays, sun protection then hair tools( this page is quite good.)<br/><br/>What uncle Errol says about dry hair shampoo on afro hair.<br/><br/><em>it sits on afro hair, “if you spray it in, it hits afro hair which is oilier and goes flaky”, according to Errol Douglas. “I use talcum powder on the hair to suck up excess product between washes. Give your hair a good rub with the talc and it goes translucent, then brush it out” says Errol.</em><br/><em> His other trick is greaseproof paper, which you can use like blotting paper on the hair to take out any oily deposits. Genius!</em><br/><br/>I never knew that. Thanks Uncle Errol!<em><br/></em><br/><br/>All in all, for a mainstream publication not aimed particularly at those who posess Afro hair i think they have done quite a good beginners guide. The only faults i could point out is that the products are expensive. In most cities there are afro hair shops/BSS's, that is where the majority of women buy their products and so a few more of these type of products would have been more sensible, or even the various UK afro hair internet entrepreneurs like Anita Grant, Akuawood and crown natural products et al. But i do understand that magazines are run on advertising money so it cannot be.<br/><br/>Also it didn't go into the science aspect of hair, some of the comments by "experts" were totally wrong and myths weren't addressed however i'm not going to nitpick all day. I give it a solid 7/10 as a beginners guide, also i'm very glad that something that addresses the needs of afro hair is in a popular mainstream magazine( we usually don't get anything)<br/><br/>[caption id="attachment_152" align="alignleft" width="285" caption="Uncle Errol"]<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/errol-douglas.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-152" title="errol-douglas" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/errol-douglas.jpg" alt="" width="285" height="298" /></a>[/caption]DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-77345693740801711142011-02-23T20:37:00.000+00:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00Skin DeepOh.My.Days.<br/><br/>Finally, after nearly waiting a year. Finally one of my favourite facial washes is back in stock.<br/><br/>Tesco Clear Skin Deep cleansing wash.<br/><br/>I found this in my sister's house sometime last year, used it and loved it. I bought a replacement and then lo and behold when that finished, it was gone. I went back. Over and over again. It was never there. I step off my plane and went to restock on some toiletries essentials and it was there, shining like a beacon in the night. It was the only one, so obviously others had wanted it, waited and had snatched it off the shelves. Just like me.<br/><br/>When i used it i didn't think it would work, i thought it would be dry and harsh for my sensitive dry skin but it's not. It's a thick creamy and effective and cheap alternative to the other blemish fighting ranges you get on the high street. It claims to:<br/><br/>"Help prevent spots" and to be " suitable for sensitive skin" and "paraben free."<br/><br/>It has a pleasant fragrance that fades away quite quickly, and has the consistency of a face cream. I felt as if i saw a distinct change in my skin and if i could find it regularly i would be using all the time( or if i could find more than one i would stock up). Seriously its great, and for under £2. What a bargain.<br/><br/>Now for the science bit!<br/><br/>Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Certeareth-20, Glycerin, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denat, Menthyl Lactate, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Acrylates/C10-30, Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthen Gum, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolnone, BHT<br/><br/> <br/><div>Price £1.97( i think)</div><br/><div>Available: At Tesco's when they can be bothered to restock "if its not on the shelf we ain't got it"</div><br/><p style="text-align:left;"> </p>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-74638332640881154972011-02-23T17:40:00.000+00:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00I'm back. AgainBeen gone for 3 months on an extended Vacation/holiday/Nightmare.<br/><br/>Finally i am back to the land of the living<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/im-back.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-140" title="I'm back" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/im-back.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-52116998247033035832010-10-01T10:44:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00One for the "Meh" Files.<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/5051413569986_21000_idshot_2.jpeg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-130" title="5051413569986_21000_IDShot_2" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/5051413569986_21000_idshot_2.jpeg" alt="" width="197" height="197" /></a>You know when you really want to like something, like really want to.<br/><br/>This was one of those times. Whilst browsing the hallowed halls of asda I came across the asda own brand of skin system products. ( To be honest I wanted to find their version of a Tesco clear skin facial wash which was fantastic but I think has now been discontinued well my local crappy store has decided not to stock it anymore)<br/><br/>Anyway i love cream textured facial washes and so my eye was drawn to this. I read the ingredients and was even more enamoured. It has gentle detergents. Only £1.73 too. A bargain!<br/><br/>Anyway here is what Asda have to say:<br/><br/><em><strong>With active ingredients pro-vitamin B5, aloe vera and natural lipids. Suitable for sensitive skin. ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: This face wash has been specially formulated for all skin types including sensitive skin. It is free from harsh chemicals, artificial colour and fragrance, and contains aloe vera, sugar beet extract and Pro-Vitamin B5 to soothe and condition whilst cleansing to leave silky smooth radiant skin. Dermatologically tested. </strong></em><br/><br/><em><strong>IngredientsAqua , Coco-Glucoside , Aloe Barbadensis Gel , Glycerin , Polyquaternium-37 , Glyceryl Oleate , Cetearyl Alcohol , Cetearyl Glucoside , Phenoxyethanol , Citric Acid , Betaine , Sodium Hydroxide , Ethylhexylglycerin , Panthenol , Disodium EDTA , Tocopherol , Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate , Potassium Sorbate<br/><br/></strong></em><br/><br/>Then came my actual experience. I don't know. I really don't. It's an OK cleanser, it does its job. I think it made my skin feel a little dry though, but I'm not sure if that is die to Autumn settling in anyway. My skin becomes very dry in the autumn/winter months and i have to use a different routine.<br/><br/>It's not really a creamy wash either. Its more like a gooey gel consistency. I can't really describe the smell it isn't heavily fragranced though. Maybe it would be better for someone with more oily skin? My skin is very dry and sensitive.<br/><br/>I mean my summary is its ok. For under 2 pounds i do think it is great value for money so there is no harm in trying. I am a little disappointed though, I wanted to find a staple. Oh well onwards and upwards.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-91865202975493976302010-09-26T17:10:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00UrghhhhhhhhhMy hair is soo fustrating at the moment. It takes a lot of work to get it clean. I mean why is it so hard to have a clean scalp?????? Why? Why? Why?<br/><br/>Dear hair: No no no, you don't love me and i know now<br/><br/><a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/200700800240014004700194984.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-124" title="200700800240014004700194984" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/200700800240014004700194984.jpg?w=300" alt="" width="300" height="270" /></a>DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-14148358703653877912010-09-13T13:30:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00Lashes of Fun<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/snifflesbook.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-117" title="Snifflesbook" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/snifflesbook.jpg?w=247" alt="" width="247" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>The Snuffleupagus look.<br/><br/>If you live in South London you have spotted many of its adherents.<br/><br/>Have you seen it? Its not a subtle look, nor one for the faint of heart. It involves no form of foundation, concealer, blush or lipstick. It is a one ingredient look.<br/><br/>A pair of Big bold Lashes. Preferably strip. Usually held together by black glue.<br/><br/>Packed tightly and dense. The lashes are all the same uniform length. There is no graduation in length.<br/><br/>Have you tried this look?DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-45591324981966217702010-09-05T19:25:00.000+01:002011-09-05T21:00:42.070+01:00The Good, The Bad and the Buildup.<a href="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/cantu.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-110" title="cantu" src="http://swallowsandglamazons.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/cantu.jpg?w=275" alt="" width="275" height="300" /></a><br/><br/>For along time now, i have seen<em> <strong>Cantu Shea butter leave in conditioning repair cream</strong></em>( yes the full title is that long) being recommended on the Internet. I finally relented and dug into my pocket for the fiver to purchase it. I am on a quest to find a leave in conditioner/moisturiser that doesn't leave my hair both greasy and dry at the same time, as the majority do.<br/><br/>First things first. It comes in a 473mL tub. The smell is very artificial and smells like fragranced talcum powder. It looks quite thick, but the consistency is actually quite thin.<br/><br/>I began using this over a month ago and wore my hair in single plaits/box braids. After taking them down after around two weeks, i noticed buildup at the base of the braids, but i thought nothing of it. I then saw little gingery brown flakes in the front of my hair. Well i just thought my hair must be extra dirty then!<br/><br/>I washed my hair. Now i wash my hair in sections, twice and with a sulphate shampoo. I have a dry/sensitive scalp and although i avoided sulphates for many years, i now find myself using them again with absolutely no adverse effect on my hair.<br/><br/>Well what do you know. I go into my bedroom and start plaiting my hair and the flakes are STILL THERE. At that point it had taken my hair so long to wash, i just couldn't. Not today. I was not going to wash my hair again, i just figured i'd brush the flakes out when my hair was fully dried.<br/><br/>I managed to get all the flakes out, but me and cantu shea butter are on a break. I still have half a tub sitting on my table, but who knows what i'm going to do with it. I am sticking to my rosewater/Glycerine mix and bought <strong><em>Darbur Vatika Natural Hair fall control styling cream </em></strong>( yes another long name, and this one don't even make no sense!) so i will be reviewing that later.<br/><br/>Two thumbs down Cantu! And i had heard so many good things about you! Boooooooo!<br/><br/>ETA: Would this work better on relaxed hair? I don't know. Maybe<br/><br/><strong>Ingredients:</strong> Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean), Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG 1 Trideceth 6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Stearalkonium Chloride, Trimethylsilylamodimethicone, Panthenol, PPG 1-PPG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Lanolin Oil, Cinnamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Benzophenone 3, BHA, BHT, Zea Mays Oil (Corn), Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, DMDM Hydantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance<br/><br/>I purchased this at a PAKS cosmetics store so go to their website if you can't find it.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-49526713975100590372010-08-28T22:49:00.002+01:002010-08-28T22:52:22.488+01:00Its been Magical........but i'm leavingTo the cherished few that read my blog, i am moving. 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Here is one of my and many other people's- Herbal Essences Hello hydration. ( Formerly Herbal essences fruit fusions- Deep nourishment and shine). The old formulation had slightly different ingredients and is still knocking about pounds shops. <br />
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What can i say, it never disappoints me. I have fine natural type 4 hair and it leaves my hair so soft and moisturised. Its a thick conditioner and its also blue- blue is always good. If you google it, its used by loads of people and i will continue to buy until reformulated or discontinued. It is a moisturising conditioner<br />
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What the instructions say:<br />
<i>Massage me in. Soak for as long as you like, then rinse and say hello to luscious hydrated locks.</i><br />
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There you have it, do as you like!<br />
WARNING= .If you do follow a no silicone routine, it does have Dimethicone. Sowwwy<br />
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Aqua, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl, Dimethylamine, Glutamic acid, Bis- Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, EDTA, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Linaloo ( everytime i see this ingredient it cracks me up linalooooool), Magnesium Nitrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CI 42090, Magnesium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate<br />
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There are no individual names but the shadows or "eyepolish" as my two year old nephew calls them, are numbered from 1 to 18, in the first row the pale pink is No1, the yellow No2, the bronze No3 and so on.<br />
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My swatches didn't turn out the best. ( Camera Phone + No skills) I did however swatch my favourite colours and the ones that i think are worth purchasing the palette for. There are some chalky colours that don't go on well and are very faint. These are mainly the frosty white, orange, yellow and frosty pale pink. The best colours are the brown- which is a true dark brown and it is very hard to get a matte dark brown that looks good for a cheap price. The two bronze golds(they are above each other in the picture), the golden rose colour and the sea green are my favourites.<br />
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Its a lovely colour, but it goes on streaky, the brush is bizarre its gloopy and just awful. I love the colour though. I have been looking for an affordable version, still haven't found it, but decided on these two polishes.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Turntable</span> is the dark mint green and the coral orange is <span style="font-style: italic;">Dance Craze</span><br />L.A Girl nail polishes are in a lot of Afro hair shops and they have a massive range of colours and every polish is priced at £1.99 or around it. I bought these two from the "Disco Brites" collection, which are colours that apparently glow in UV light and they have cute 70s music orientated names.<br /><br />The polishes are not too watery but you do need as you do with every nail polish to use a base and a top coat. A base coat will protect your nails from discolouration and make sure your nails last longer. Also when doing house work etc try and wear rubber or latex gloves to cut down on chipping.<br /><br />L.A Girl polishes are available online and I'm not sure whether they are related to the L.A Colors brand. L.A girl has a website and the colour swatches are quite close to the real thing<br /><a href="http://www.lagirlusa.com/">http://www.lagirlusa.com/</a><br /><br />Its been 3 days and no chipping. I applied two or three coats(oh my i can't remember)<br />What do you think of the colours? I did each hand, i say coral my sister says green.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-80044658261868702412010-03-29T14:38:00.000+01:002010-03-29T15:04:23.044+01:00Doris Michaels Cosmetics Review- Bronzer<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHX3daYctNmDDxAhscKy0Y9sf3Jaa_hnuLzzcTgmOmrkxF9U15Pv4ERYGMBg7zceO_0zIOypCx3b-ga-bKtrspejoBxWmK_w_7a-ffS4ZydOGUMzRQVXP0ir0_zzGShRcEFOvUscQkhjbE/s1600/DSC00792_edited.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHX3daYctNmDDxAhscKy0Y9sf3Jaa_hnuLzzcTgmOmrkxF9U15Pv4ERYGMBg7zceO_0zIOypCx3b-ga-bKtrspejoBxWmK_w_7a-ffS4ZydOGUMzRQVXP0ir0_zzGShRcEFOvUscQkhjbE/s320/DSC00792_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454056074077150450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiQgnhcgq5QyiS9XXiYhjeIgYOs6pWZDBX3tAOVEYjRBsa05ryO-g4vdbp1q2dqEPT4Fl4fnWhw0WVQbtsXXPZ-pLtY04ZaAA0jKxIRaWr890VE90yxHOfmq6LKI-_HKC7bCR4nWLLsrG/s1600/DSC00797_edited.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiQgnhcgq5QyiS9XXiYhjeIgYOs6pWZDBX3tAOVEYjRBsa05ryO-g4vdbp1q2dqEPT4Fl4fnWhw0WVQbtsXXPZ-pLtY04ZaAA0jKxIRaWr890VE90yxHOfmq6LKI-_HKC7bCR4nWLLsrG/s320/DSC00797_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454055868993068354" border="0" /></a><br />For around two maybe three years a brand has popped up in my local Afro hair shops( or BSS's in the USA) Doris Micheals. Although the name to me springs to mind a romantic novelist( i can just imagine Doris Micheals like Barbara Cartland reclining on a chaise lounge chair ordering her minions to make makeup) she is actually a real lady not a random brand name.<br /><br />This is a three part review i will be reviewing her bronzer, terracotta blush and her eyeshadow pallette. Firstly the Bronzer<br /><br />Okayy thennnn first off. I love this bronzer. I use it on top of any blusher i use or alone as a blusher. It is shimmery without looking glittery or sparkly like most cheap bronzers do. It really warms up my face and I've had it sitting in my room for, maybe a year and never used it. It comes in two shades light and dark, and i bought light. Its a semi matte shade in my opinion, i just love it. My camera phone has broken and this is a photo i took in the umm Asda changing rooms( don't judge me!!!) I'm really sorry for the poor quality photos, i promise to take a swatch on my inner arm tonight and post it up.<br /><br />The bad. The packaging is fine for me but i think for most people it would seem quite 70s. I find the looks on the website and some of the product colours to be quite dated. Very 90s ( check my 90s makeup post) a lot of purples, browny reds and just general darkness( said in rick James on Dave Chappelles show voice).<br /><br />Her website has good makeup tips also, although i don't agree that you always have to wear foundation to me its not essential to me. I have seen a wide array of foundations although i have never used them myself. I mean i see a lot of women buying the products but i have seen nothing online. My bronzer cost £3.99 although i think i got it cheaper because it was like a new deal thing, but i will be repurchasing again for sure<br /><br />(PS. I know you love my cossack hat)DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-7375148282103764012010-02-25T19:45:00.000+00:002010-02-25T21:02:56.614+00:00Perfume Power!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCjNSTAIvU29SXmAXnc2ItoUecwIHK50GAdkfeaC87RIqImtzDj_RnF6ZMf028Ybcl_ejWSm2i3XS5ZQll_SoB2vTojTmWorV001x8WvFbPjdf6Vt_3C5_elu327mLmCLDfNO8yK11cdi/s1600-h/DSC00839.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCjNSTAIvU29SXmAXnc2ItoUecwIHK50GAdkfeaC87RIqImtzDj_RnF6ZMf028Ybcl_ejWSm2i3XS5ZQll_SoB2vTojTmWorV001x8WvFbPjdf6Vt_3C5_elu327mLmCLDfNO8yK11cdi/s400/DSC00839.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442286364567319682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjw1iVc4K7bSxAkX0XFpoC6mG7oR1H8oNPHx8Kj9qQqgTlhEzTwemfwwFumkicQ8-3I92SpJASNVxnntq2FWe7k_rI626xoNVDeDNbF4EX1X88Lm0bPg-ReqtNp6ZRWkzytlFdveU3eiy/s1600-h/DSC00838.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjw1iVc4K7bSxAkX0XFpoC6mG7oR1H8oNPHx8Kj9qQqgTlhEzTwemfwwFumkicQ8-3I92SpJASNVxnntq2FWe7k_rI626xoNVDeDNbF4EX1X88Lm0bPg-ReqtNp6ZRWkzytlFdveU3eiy/s400/DSC00838.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442286360190533618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIFlFujwzWmzoSpDP6E-7oiC-Y0HAw7I9CKiXWwxvdl4XlhmNFP43XfrDApid9hOYHPL9_3lwkhyphenhyphenDxkUhFpVbSBAfokHKk_aPoLYPIHXpeCLhpbd5O69atNq0ulXpedgtaSCwzn8FeohY/s1600-h/DSC00837.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJIFlFujwzWmzoSpDP6E-7oiC-Y0HAw7I9CKiXWwxvdl4XlhmNFP43XfrDApid9hOYHPL9_3lwkhyphenhyphenDxkUhFpVbSBAfokHKk_aPoLYPIHXpeCLhpbd5O69atNq0ulXpedgtaSCwzn8FeohY/s400/DSC00837.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442286351231070242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdFb7VLKBmOSpDboSqyjGavKFOH3a_Op-xLBKvmBohzHMbhHYGFTlmSvH95ZcuynJnxgjxqqDwzJ51rHnIeKiTlR0cGBNyf3y52h7JrhfbqDzFMflSa2rFDvIwN-ZCy4EZ5l4PKJ5F-qS/s1600-h/DSC00836_edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdFb7VLKBmOSpDboSqyjGavKFOH3a_Op-xLBKvmBohzHMbhHYGFTlmSvH95ZcuynJnxgjxqqDwzJ51rHnIeKiTlR0cGBNyf3y52h7JrhfbqDzFMflSa2rFDvIwN-ZCy4EZ5l4PKJ5F-qS/s400/DSC00836_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442286346392717474" border="0" /></a><br />Hey all, this is kind of a random post, but perfume is a part of all things beautiful so I'll chuck it in.<br />Now, like everyone i do enjoy smelling nice, however I've never been a perfume fiend. I get perfume as a gift and pilfer perfume from other people. If it runs out, i usually don't bother getting another one, i just continue to steal from siblings and my mother and friends.<br /><br />But i thought its time to shape up, and have always liked the perfume oils i would get as gifts from family abroad. It lasts longer and because they usually come in these dinky bottles, very handbag friendly ( especially for clutch and other wee bags on a night out).<br /><br />So i had read up about perfume oils a while back but had seen only American sites. Being the fool i was i hadn't even thought to check for a UK one ( Duh!). Anyway i don't remember how, but i stumbled across this site, perfume Parlour<br /><a href="http://www.perfume-parlour.co.uk/12ml-perfume-oils/cat_4.php"><br />http://www.perfume-parlour.co.uk/12ml-perfume-oils/cat_4.php</a><br /><br />They sell identikit versions of designer fragrances. At like more than half price. They also sell original fragrance oils and Arabian oils.<br /><br />I ordered 3, 3ml roll on perfume bottles. Now the only perfume that i could recall off of the top of my head was YSL Cinema,which i adored so i bought the i also bought Tommy girl, as i recalled that was the "one" when i was 11. I also bought Miss Cherie by Dior. Well the smellalikes.<br /><br />Big Plus, free shipping within the UK.<br />So they come in these really nice pouches, which are really nice and great for gifts.<br />Only downside they took exactly a week to come, but there was no dispatch email or anything so i was a bit like hmmmm.( with free shipping i can't complain too much)<br /><br />Down to the smell.<br />The cinema-like, smelt spot on a very close if not exact<br />Tommy Girl- very very close<br /><br />Now i must confess, i had never smelt miss Cherie before. Why had I not? The smell is just not for me at all. ( I think it should be renamed Mr Cherie, nothing feminine about it) I mean if you like that sort of thing its an exact match, seriously email me if you want to take it off my hands. I don't want it!<br /><br />Performance<br /><br />They last, I've been wearing the cinemaesque for 8 hours now and i can still smell it on me. The Miss Cherie lasted until the next day no lie( urrrghhh).<br /><br />Overall, i am going to buy loads and get myself a little collection, they are well worth the money, great quality pure oils with no alcohol. I am just really thrilled actually! Big thumbs up.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-55348173840812268802010-02-16T20:12:00.000+00:002010-02-16T20:34:33.186+00:00Its been a long time shouldn't have left you without a ..........<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWsU55H4TPfLfoMkZM06E4IVkpUsq5xcSs2TcRu5_oqPiZsrpP4L2X7YYqhSWxwlSCWdgja-gHOwjrV6efPYkCjkiKyPDp-9Z_UKOn-bjIAqfpGQSUNscWAccyUmr7KQ8uuKhJl3RVFpk/s1600-h/Olive+Oil+Soap.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIWsU55H4TPfLfoMkZM06E4IVkpUsq5xcSs2TcRu5_oqPiZsrpP4L2X7YYqhSWxwlSCWdgja-gHOwjrV6efPYkCjkiKyPDp-9Z_UKOn-bjIAqfpGQSUNscWAccyUmr7KQ8uuKhJl3RVFpk/s400/Olive+Oil+Soap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438942160642536642" /></a><br />Name that song! Answers on a postcard, winners get a button.<br /><br />Anyhew it has been ages, a new year, a new day a new dawn!<br />Where have i been, just mooching around. Blog writing is haaaaaard.<br />Anyway i now make a solemn promise to post regularly. <br /><br />Now i'll ease in with quite a short simple post.<br />An ode to soap.<br /><br />Now i have *extra extra this just in! Dry skin* and i try and keep an eye on natural ingredients( sometimes) so i found a soap that doesn't cost an arm and a leg and works great and has few ingredients - Saponified olive oil, water and mineral salts. Thats it. <br /><br />Oliva olive oil soap<br /><br /><br />It is not drying to my skin( i use it on my body only)<br />has a very faint smell. I can't really desribe it( i asked my brother- according to him it smells like oily chalk). It lathers up quite well, which is usually a concern for some people. <br />Having used this for over a year it has become a staple, its quite readily available( Holland and Barretts on the high street) and online. It seems it is something of a cult classic- I'm late. <br /><br />Green box, rectangle slab, no frills but a great product.<br /><br /><br />For 89p (i've seen it at up to £1.15) usually, its not outrageously priced like the majority of natural products. So if you have dry or sensitive skin give it a try.DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-87692866552534815642009-11-13T15:41:00.000+00:002009-11-13T15:49:58.784+00:00A Sleek Collection in the year 2000<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJl87doCtn_1gZNPw2_y5xvHEtdjViYvyjo9WmoC4DFAa5EuYIHl709m5ypofhf7emwOMPajaR92EqHXhaHtVWjCdvcMKUM_0iloE1lShSCWykGxzP3_RzipgLgEuUwlHUvv-r1-0_-i_/s1600-h/DSC00146_edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiJl87doCtn_1gZNPw2_y5xvHEtdjViYvyjo9WmoC4DFAa5EuYIHl709m5ypofhf7emwOMPajaR92EqHXhaHtVWjCdvcMKUM_0iloE1lShSCWykGxzP3_RzipgLgEuUwlHUvv-r1-0_-i_/s400/DSC00146_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403615767031479970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADc80opCr2Nqyt79A_PCTmhk_idkyHdS0MY5Ey5X_e8z_di4afiBwDGDZdceJRJFMXZHv1cF-9MGCtv8UIIYEVFXMJrCne5V00714vuaRw4lhdrvyJGU25FxyPFuVFFCydFi6oPuAmopT/s1600-h/DSC00150_edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADc80opCr2Nqyt79A_PCTmhk_idkyHdS0MY5Ey5X_e8z_di4afiBwDGDZdceJRJFMXZHv1cF-9MGCtv8UIIYEVFXMJrCne5V00714vuaRw4lhdrvyJGU25FxyPFuVFFCydFi6oPuAmopT/s400/DSC00150_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403614993680505698" border="0" /></a>Collection 2000 eyedust in enchanted and Sleek eye dust in Hypnotic or Spellbound?( I think)DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-68354647379031003192009-10-28T22:31:00.000+00:002009-10-28T23:14:29.071+00:00Dark and Lovely Moisture Seal Deep conditioner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfnfcw810EDswOsh63bG2xpJuj5UdCgJeZicYXocVKKYHHR_0RhW1eu78UlLZ1sk7HIPrGMcLSgL5JXnulLsPwPn7XdpSB6Lf5R2RJ-uwen2o9oJ0iu_1r_rRkozKQouvPaSvdqnPTBvE/s1600-h/DSC00361.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfnfcw810EDswOsh63bG2xpJuj5UdCgJeZicYXocVKKYHHR_0RhW1eu78UlLZ1sk7HIPrGMcLSgL5JXnulLsPwPn7XdpSB6Lf5R2RJ-uwen2o9oJ0iu_1r_rRkozKQouvPaSvdqnPTBvE/s200/DSC00361.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397792522533399010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF-B3lyQawq1Ez986oLQ8WphUwBvkNeLCdMsW_SD8POpY78M34kvo1I4FXmys2hbgI6z141yhkAE6LpBOtcZXc5kmCd6NwqXOCjlv9yCFsU_1dxAAq6xN-68p7pDwQFhyphenhyphen0ZjCw8gAqH7Q/s1600-h/DSC00355_edited.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidF-B3lyQawq1Ez986oLQ8WphUwBvkNeLCdMsW_SD8POpY78M34kvo1I4FXmys2hbgI6z141yhkAE6LpBOtcZXc5kmCd6NwqXOCjlv9yCFsU_1dxAAq6xN-68p7pDwQFhyphenhyphen0ZjCw8gAqH7Q/s200/DSC00355_edited.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397792063203291650" border="0" /></a><br />If you have dry damaged hair, you may be in the market for a thick moisture conditioning treatment.<br />Why don't you try Dark and Lovely moisture seal treatment.<br />I have natural hair and i love it. It makes my hair feel soft, conditioned and happy!<br />Now i usually walk right past Dark and Lovely and Motions product lines when at the hair shop. I just never felt like that they had good ingredients or anything that appealed to me as a natural haired individual.Maybe it was the slightly now kitsch seventies style name. But this is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> a keeper and i will no longer be a product snob.<br />Now it is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">silicone</span> free. But it does have mineral oil in it ( which i do not mind)<br />But seriously i can not rave about it more<br /><br />Its claims:<br />"Great for relaxed, colour treated, or heat traumatised hair!"<br /><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><p><span style="font-size:85%;">"O<span style="font-size:100%;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ur</span> advanced combination of natural ingredients and body enhancing polymers infuses and seals moisture into each and every hair strand for a soft and full finish. Enriched with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Panthenol</span> and Vitamin E, this deep conditioning formula revitalizes and moisturizes dry, damaged hair."</span></span></p></span> <br />"Intensive Conditioning for Dry/Damaged Hair"<br />"Protects against Split Ends"<br />"<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Replenishes</span> and seals in moisture"<br /><br />At selected <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Superdrugs</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Asda's</span>, online and all good Afro hair shops.<br />And only £2.49 for 250ml ( take that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Elasta</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">QP</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">DPR</span>-11!)<br /><br />*The photo above illustrate the almost supernatural power of this deep conditioner, the fact that the top of it is glowing and the Cats eyes are glowing, make no mistake are no coincidence*DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-76679534468462309382009-10-15T20:52:00.000+01:002009-10-15T21:08:06.624+01:00Denise. Denise oh with your eyes so blu...BLACK<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNXPpYDcjk6uYcCNjvxOy3CoQVN665L_UB3_y9P60dPMF4eCEko89lf3FVDvlvH5ZjEiXygU_wQxIRwNjqYIB7byuiisnvS4B-MVBj7WZPxV9Vb60fvJOLQfzNcwKlMDXjTtjVJCsdKMH/s1600-h/20090617T113947_Five_Soaps_News_1-1_1245235254_large.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNXPpYDcjk6uYcCNjvxOy3CoQVN665L_UB3_y9P60dPMF4eCEko89lf3FVDvlvH5ZjEiXygU_wQxIRwNjqYIB7byuiisnvS4B-MVBj7WZPxV9Vb60fvJOLQfzNcwKlMDXjTtjVJCsdKMH/s200/20090617T113947_Five_Soaps_News_1-1_1245235254_large.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392920865917016274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xa0lS55mQFC_HtLuB4Tct-QWo8omIAdCgB8CYB0FfpDjT7INmeRMtdzZu6T8uG8zpRIc_to6kDlaTNehZL8vHjChwuJYM9DtYtSpkXeKMfwnEqnZA8qazZU_XJ9hIm94KX2vmzJtggXn/s1600-h/eastenders-wedding-319620431.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xa0lS55mQFC_HtLuB4Tct-QWo8omIAdCgB8CYB0FfpDjT7INmeRMtdzZu6T8uG8zpRIc_to6kDlaTNehZL8vHjChwuJYM9DtYtSpkXeKMfwnEqnZA8qazZU_XJ9hIm94KX2vmzJtggXn/s200/eastenders-wedding-319620431.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392920861675933202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTLrcp5vU7erbrL6qKF1Taz34xh2MIsFTe1Y370Sf2Ic2lAMVlWcyKgIruvdZC1UP4ZeyMIKzOaNUG2bPN4wfJ_DS9G_aZJQeP0g1G2-0K672OomvaiM18680IOBNLWgQrjbKV4TSTfZV/s1600-h/20080610200044!Denise_fox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTLrcp5vU7erbrL6qKF1Taz34xh2MIsFTe1Y370Sf2Ic2lAMVlWcyKgIruvdZC1UP4ZeyMIKzOaNUG2bPN4wfJ_DS9G_aZJQeP0g1G2-0K672OomvaiM18680IOBNLWgQrjbKV4TSTfZV/s200/20080610200044!Denise_fox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392920853006068226" border="0" /></a><br />Eastenders. I hate Eastenders and its ridiculous plot lines which pretend to have some sort of rooting in reality. ( I stopped watching after Tiffany was mowed down.) However it is the most watched soap, so its pretty hard to escape.<br /><br />This post is about Denise Fox (portrayed by Diane Parish).<br />It is about her makeup.<br />It is about her hideous makeup.<br />In particularly her eyeshadow. Pitch Black. Spread throughout the whole lid. From lashline to crease. Nothing, nothing but black.<br /><br />I pray tell me, why on earth this is done? Denise/Diane has small lids, so filling that with black, does what exactly?<br /><br />I don't know if the makeup artist is stuck in a 1996 time warp.( Denise sports purple lipstick as well) Or if this is a personal preference( the first picture is at an awards ceremony- more of the same!)<br /><br />Well whoever it is, why not some experimentation? Try some other hues. Bronze, green, gold anything!<br /><br />P.S<br />We will not nor ever be discussing Chelsea's headband/Half wig combos. OK?DigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1062982355582654783.post-63815981412199581092009-10-15T20:44:00.000+01:002009-10-15T20:46:00.631+01:00Purple Rain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IuZipAzAYvHF9-4dBTPepJAwC9yR3m0Jc6QTl6zviVXkEdSz9iJMQa8MPINF3iNgBZxuMp4SuGvQWgzJCv5UX0h1G8iNogDX7Zjg3Z77qJz4El5-JdZCdo080503MpzVnB4lOVXgrWBG/s1600-h/XscapeGroupPic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 142px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_IuZipAzAYvHF9-4dBTPepJAwC9yR3m0Jc6QTl6zviVXkEdSz9iJMQa8MPINF3iNgBZxuMp4SuGvQWgzJCv5UX0h1G8iNogDX7Zjg3Z77qJz4El5-JdZCdo080503MpzVnB4lOVXgrWBG/s200/XscapeGroupPic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392915352625244674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRBrHp7yPB8EcLikGYyV2n9_HZehrPP9NpwAbx8saE83IhA8Cn2uoOg5UyBBDItYhn_JaRWD7EKRR5MTBjhmBW79NXhJb9dTOgAcFTw4KP24eDD1DjU8jJdZW2IfEXAD7fcxQmI5c-on_/s1600-h/swv216903.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRBrHp7yPB8EcLikGYyV2n9_HZehrPP9NpwAbx8saE83IhA8Cn2uoOg5UyBBDItYhn_JaRWD7EKRR5MTBjhmBW79NXhJb9dTOgAcFTw4KP24eDD1DjU8jJdZW2IfEXAD7fcxQmI5c-on_/s200/swv216903.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392915337462777842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8C88imq72eDqnsa8iibB3tFOh1fCywsY1pWhBg3HfPszIrEl2nw_fyMpv9Apb8YqEJi_ntaOBNIbRedsNy1NVR_isQm7P1Oz3UmwMTVAO280tGIWyzsnJU3DlDuHPGkPz4P4S-yolXz7/s1600-h/foxy+brown.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr8C88imq72eDqnsa8iibB3tFOh1fCywsY1pWhBg3HfPszIrEl2nw_fyMpv9Apb8YqEJi_ntaOBNIbRedsNy1NVR_isQm7P1Oz3UmwMTVAO280tGIWyzsnJU3DlDuHPGkPz4P4S-yolXz7/s200/foxy+brown.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392915335884741842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuxqN4_Y9kI285Ir_sSRSy2YXm15r0QGaOzXu-FPhb5zJYg1FbmuChuz5ZHQET2-pYoQxvlCrIH9oKvFFNGCR6RlZKvJtpRVGWB8m-poWNChvhrhxkVniqPMDMo5o1UA78Fn74yXE9l7x/s1600-h/281x211.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuxqN4_Y9kI285Ir_sSRSy2YXm15r0QGaOzXu-FPhb5zJYg1FbmuChuz5ZHQET2-pYoQxvlCrIH9oKvFFNGCR6RlZKvJtpRVGWB8m-poWNChvhrhxkVniqPMDMo5o1UA78Fn74yXE9l7x/s200/281x211.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392915324753873442" border="0" /></a><br />Sorry I can't get with the throw back 90s look of Purple/Dark Brown/Black lipstick.<br />Think Eternal, SWV, Missy and Foxy, Total, En vogue.<br />The combo of Dark lips and dark eyeshadow i just don't flattering on anybody ( urgh Denise in Eastenders- who wears charcoal black all over their eyelid?)<br /><br />I tried it ( Nicka K lip Crayon in Egg plant) and umm No thanksDigitalRibbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03869979728297026106noreply@blogger.com0