Date Night… with two little kids, and family nearby, I frankly cannot remember the last time hubby and I had a date night. Well, actually, I can… it was the night before our now 5.5 year old was born!! Hopefully not everyone is in the same situation… and to help a girl out, and just in time for Valentines Day, Bellabox has now launched a limited edition Date Night box in partnership with makeup artist Sharon Farrell. And the bumper of a beauty box has a value of a whopping $230, yet it can be yours for just $59.95.
5 February 2019
PRODUCT REVIEW: LIMITED EDITION BELLABOX X SHARON FARRELL DATE NIGHT BOX
Date Night… with two little kids, and family nearby, I frankly cannot remember the last time hubby and I had a date night. Well, actually, I can… it was the night before our now 5.5 year old was born!! Hopefully not everyone is in the same situation… and to help a girl out, and just in time for Valentines Day, Bellabox has now launched a limited edition Date Night box in partnership with makeup artist Sharon Farrell. And the bumper of a beauty box has a value of a whopping $230, yet it can be yours for just $59.95.
18 October 2018
30 June 2018
26 November 2014
PRODUCT REVIEW: LUST HAVE IT NOVEMBER 2014
As all subscribers would know, the October edition of Lust Have It arrive rather late, in my case on Friday the 7th November - just over two weeks ago. At the time of writing about that box, I also mentioned that the November really should arrive at my doorstep within the next 10 days to be back on track. Well, it didn’t quite make that, but I am pleased to say that it has actually arrived in the the relevant month this month, and thus Lust Have It seems to have caught up with delays again. Anyway, here are my thoughts on the November Lust Have it Box*;
What They Say:
Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
As per previous months, this month the goodies again arrived in a pink see-through mesh bag. I am starting to have quite a few of these floating around, and while they are handy to store things in, I am starting to feel they are a little wasted. I guess essentially I’d rather the items simply come in a padded envelope and instead of the mesh cosmetic bag there would be an additional sample.. Anyway, that is just my opinion. Anyway, these are the products in bag this month;
Natralus Paw Paw Pure Gel – Full Sized (RRP: $6.15/30g)
Paw Paw has many benefits including being useful for sunburn, relieve dry skin, rashes and minor burns. And of course, it Is perfect to keep your lips soft too. I currently use paw paw on my little boys chin as a barrier cream to protect against dribble rash, so this backup tube will come in handy. It doesn’t help 100%, but nothing sadly seems to, not even prescription creams, - and at least I know this is natural and free from nasty ingredients.
The Cosmetic Kitchen Pressed Mineral Blush in Sherbert – Full Size (RRPP: $34.95/8g)
This is a mineral blush that has added jojoba oil to moisturise, and herbal extracts to care for the skin. The colour Sherbert is a lovely peachy-pink shade that is very wearable, so I look forward to testing this one out. A great, and welcome addition to this month’s box!
Essenzza Fuss Free Natural Japanese Facial Treatment Masks x 2 (RRP: $4.95 each)
These are cloth masks, and I got two anti-ageing and antioxidant masks with Moroccan argan oil and vitamin C, intended to help slow the ageing process and leave the skin looking brighter. I love cloth masks as they are fuss free to use, and these sound pretty good too, especially as they contain natural ingredients and are free from parabens and sulphates. Now only problem when you have a small toddler is to find time to relax for the recommended 20-30 minutes.
Aveda Color Conserve Daily Colour Protect – Sample Size, 10ml (RRP: $49.95/100g)
This leave-in treatment made from 93% natural ingredient promises to help maintain hair colour for up to six weeks. This sounds pretty good to me, although it has been a while since I had my hair coloured, I do look forward to trying it out. And as I generally use leave-in treatments after each hair wash, I don’t mind this sample either. My only objection is the size of the sample, which again typical for Aveda is sadly very small, and it hardly contains sufficient product for one use for my very long and thick hair!
So Susan Intense Water Based Pure Luminiser - Full sized (RRP: $35)
This luminiser is infused with micronized pearlescent pigments and can be used as a highlighter on cheekbones and brow bones. I can also imagine that adding a tiny drop to your matte foundation would give a nice slow to the whole face. I do look forward to trying this out as it does give a nice sheen that is subtle and not too over the top.
So that’s it, the November Lust Have It Box. As you may recall, I have not been too impressed with the last few month’s boxes but at least t I feel that this one is an improvement as I do like the inclusion of particularly the Cosmetic Kitchen Blush and the Fuss Free Facials Masks, and well as the Natralus Paw Paw and the So Susan Luminiser won’t go to waste either.
Value wise the box has a combined value of over $90, so again, it is value for money, especially if you are actually going to use all the products! So well done to Lust Have It, - the contents doesn’t leave me squealing with excitement, but I am certainly happier with this month’s contents, a huge improvement over the last few months, so one can only hope that Lust Have It can continue on this path in the coming months.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
If you are considering subscribing, don’t forget that you can get $5 off your first box by using the unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website
What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It Box? Are you subscribing, or considering subscribing? Any products you are particularly keen on? And as always, if you’d like to see full reviews of any of the products, do let me know..
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What They Say:
Lust Have It boxes regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home or work each month for you to try.
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars too if someone subscribes using this code.
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
As per previous months, this month the goodies again arrived in a pink see-through mesh bag. I am starting to have quite a few of these floating around, and while they are handy to store things in, I am starting to feel they are a little wasted. I guess essentially I’d rather the items simply come in a padded envelope and instead of the mesh cosmetic bag there would be an additional sample.. Anyway, that is just my opinion. Anyway, these are the products in bag this month;
Natralus Paw Paw Pure Gel – Full Sized (RRP: $6.15/30g)
Paw Paw has many benefits including being useful for sunburn, relieve dry skin, rashes and minor burns. And of course, it Is perfect to keep your lips soft too. I currently use paw paw on my little boys chin as a barrier cream to protect against dribble rash, so this backup tube will come in handy. It doesn’t help 100%, but nothing sadly seems to, not even prescription creams, - and at least I know this is natural and free from nasty ingredients.
The Cosmetic Kitchen Pressed Mineral Blush in Sherbert – Full Size (RRPP: $34.95/8g)
This is a mineral blush that has added jojoba oil to moisturise, and herbal extracts to care for the skin. The colour Sherbert is a lovely peachy-pink shade that is very wearable, so I look forward to testing this one out. A great, and welcome addition to this month’s box!
Essenzza Fuss Free Natural Japanese Facial Treatment Masks x 2 (RRP: $4.95 each)
These are cloth masks, and I got two anti-ageing and antioxidant masks with Moroccan argan oil and vitamin C, intended to help slow the ageing process and leave the skin looking brighter. I love cloth masks as they are fuss free to use, and these sound pretty good too, especially as they contain natural ingredients and are free from parabens and sulphates. Now only problem when you have a small toddler is to find time to relax for the recommended 20-30 minutes.
Aveda Color Conserve Daily Colour Protect – Sample Size, 10ml (RRP: $49.95/100g)
This leave-in treatment made from 93% natural ingredient promises to help maintain hair colour for up to six weeks. This sounds pretty good to me, although it has been a while since I had my hair coloured, I do look forward to trying it out. And as I generally use leave-in treatments after each hair wash, I don’t mind this sample either. My only objection is the size of the sample, which again typical for Aveda is sadly very small, and it hardly contains sufficient product for one use for my very long and thick hair!
So Susan Intense Water Based Pure Luminiser - Full sized (RRP: $35)
This luminiser is infused with micronized pearlescent pigments and can be used as a highlighter on cheekbones and brow bones. I can also imagine that adding a tiny drop to your matte foundation would give a nice slow to the whole face. I do look forward to trying this out as it does give a nice sheen that is subtle and not too over the top.
So that’s it, the November Lust Have It Box. As you may recall, I have not been too impressed with the last few month’s boxes but at least t I feel that this one is an improvement as I do like the inclusion of particularly the Cosmetic Kitchen Blush and the Fuss Free Facials Masks, and well as the Natralus Paw Paw and the So Susan Luminiser won’t go to waste either.
Value wise the box has a combined value of over $90, so again, it is value for money, especially if you are actually going to use all the products! So well done to Lust Have It, - the contents doesn’t leave me squealing with excitement, but I am certainly happier with this month’s contents, a huge improvement over the last few months, so one can only hope that Lust Have It can continue on this path in the coming months.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and it has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
If you are considering subscribing, don’t forget that you can get $5 off your first box by using the unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website
What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It Box? Are you subscribing, or considering subscribing? Any products you are particularly keen on? And as always, if you’d like to see full reviews of any of the products, do let me know..
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28 July 2014
13 March 2014
Product Review: Lust Have It – January 2014 Box
Yet again time for another beauty box review, this time of
the Lust Have It January 2014 Box. Yep,
it is the January box, which rolled up on my doorstep on the 10th of
February – some two weeks later than usual….not really sure why it is late, and
it is almost a February box –
regardless, as I have been sent this box for consideration, I really
have no complaints. And moving house, and living in a holiday house for a few
weeks until we could move into our new house, and consequently meant no
permanent internet connection, hopefully explains why I am posting about this
box so late… Anyway, here are my
thoughts on the Lust Have It – January 2014 Box;
Overall, I think this box is still a good box, as I love the inclusions of the Evodia Hand Cream, the Paula’ Choice Gel and the Invisible Zinc Tinted moisturiser – and consequently, for me, the box is well worth its price. The Aveda Oil, the facial wipes are good additions, and although I am not too excited about receiving yet another ModelCo lipgloss, I am sure I can find it a new home where it will be well appreciated.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What They Say:
Lust Have It boxes
regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly
box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home
or work each month for you to try.
RRP:
Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box (quarterly)
RRP: $29.95 – but if you use my unique
code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are eligible
for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll
also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars
too if someone subscribes using this code.
Available from Lust Have It
What I Say:
Invisible Zinc Tinted Daywear SPF30+ - Full Size (RRP $14.95/20ml)
This is a sunscreen and tinted day cream in one, and I
really like this one – I first tried it last month, when the January Issue of
Marie Claire came with a sample tube of it, and I instantly liked it, and have
been considering buying a tube, so getting one in the box is just a bonus! It
has a sheer coverage, and like most other sunscreens it doesn’t stay put on my
skin all day, but a quick dusting of powder mid-day solves that. I got the
colour Medium, which is a little dark, and I would have preferred the Light
colour, but seeing its summer and I do have a bit of a summer tan, I think I
can just get away with it!
Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel – Sample Size 30ml
– (RRP $45.80/118ml)
I love the inclusion of this gel. Firstly, I’ve never tried
Paula’s Choice, so I am excited to finally be able to. Secondly, this gel
promises to exfoliate the skin’s surface to fade signs of sun damage – just
what my skin needs – so I really can’t wait to test this one out. And it is a
generous 30ml sample, so I should be able to get a fair idea of how the gel
works.
The box also included a coupon for free freight of your next
order from Paul’s Choice, and with no minimum spend required, so that is a good
offer.
Simple Kind to Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes – Sample Size, 7
wipes (RRP $6.99/25 wipes)
I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I am not a regular
user of facial wipes, and predominantly use them when I go overseas as I find
them handy to have in my hand luggage, but with a baby, I don’t plan to go
anywhere anytime soon, so the inclusion of these unfortunately does not excite
me. In saying that, I may find use for them as hand wipes in my nappy bag ;-)
Alternatively, they always come in handy next to my computer when I am
swatching makeup for blogging purposes.
Model Co Shine Ultra Lip Gloss – Full Size (RRP $18/4ml)
I don’t mind this lipgloss, it is moisturising, and has next
to no colour, just leaving a nice gloss to the lips, or on top of a lipstick, -
however, I already have a few of these in my stash of lipglosses. I am certain
that the exact same colour lipgloss was in another beauty box only recently,
but I cannot for the life of me remember which one! So while it adds great
value to the box, unfortunately this one doesn’t excite me this time around! I
could only wish that ModelCo would have included a different type of product
from their range.
Aveda Dry Remedy Daily Moisturising Oil – Sample Size, 3ml
(RRP $25/40ml)
This oil is to increase the hairs moisture levels by 41%
without weighing it down or making it look greasy, and I love that it has been
formulated without silicones, so there is no build up in the hair. I love the
inclusion of this one as my hair is always a little dry this time of year when
it is so hot, but I only wish that the sample had been a little bigger, as with
my very long and thick hair, there is hardly sufficient product for one use.
The box also included a coupon with the offer of free
shipping and a free Dry Remedy sample trio, with shampoo, conditioner and
masque (10ml each) when you purchase a
Dry Remedy Daily Moisturising Oil from Aveda.
Evodia Lemon Sorbet Hand Cream – Full Size (RRP
$17.95/100ml)
I love citrus scented products, so I love love love that
this hand cream is included. And even though I already have more hand creams on
the go than I should, and had made a promise not to open another one until I’d
finished up a couple, I just couldn’t resist, I just had to try it and smell
it, and simply smells divine. And as promised, the hand cream which contains
vitamin E, shea butter, macadamia oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, olive oil and
Kakadu plum, leaves the hands feeling soft without leaving them feeling greasy.
And this is also the first product I’ve ever tried from Evodia, and I love it,
so I will definitely be checking out the rest of their product range.
Finally, the box also included a card with a teaser for the
February Box…. It will include a deluxe sample of Juice Beauty Green Apple
Peel….. Whoa…..I am excited about that one. I have long had it on my wish list to
try out this peel from Juice Beauty, so I can’t wait for this one….
Overall, I think this box is still a good box, as I love the inclusions of the Evodia Hand Cream, the Paula’ Choice Gel and the Invisible Zinc Tinted moisturiser – and consequently, for me, the box is well worth its price. The Aveda Oil, the facial wipes are good additions, and although I am not too excited about receiving yet another ModelCo lipgloss, I am sure I can find it a new home where it will be well appreciated.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It box? Are you
a subscriber? Or are you maybe considering subscribing? Have you tried any of
this month’s products?
3 December 2013
Product Review: Lust Have It – November Box
With a 5 month old baby, long trips to the shopping centre
is no longer a reality, so this year I’ve been relying on the internet for some
online shopping. Consequently I have quite a few Xmas pressies that I am now
waiting for to be delivered. So I wasn’t surprised when the parcel postie
rolled up this morning. But what I didn’t expect to find was this month’s
November Lust Have It Box, so imagine my surprise when I spotted it there. Here
are my thoughts of the contents of the November Lust Have It Box;
This is a leave-in hair treatment that helps strengthen the
hair, and illuminate its colour. I’ve never tried any products from Davroe so I
can’t wait to try this one. And I love the fact that the products are free from
petrochemicals and parabens, and that it’s an Australian made and owned brand.
I don’t think this mascara needs any introduction. I think the whole
world knows about this wonder mascara that promises you so dramatically long eye
lashes that everyone will think they are fake. I love this mascara and although
I am already familiar with it, I love that it is included. It will certainly
not go to waste. And actually to be honest, I much prefer mascaras in samples
sizes over full sizes anyway, as they take so much less room in my makeup
purse, and won’t hang around for ever either.
Mary Kay Thinking of You Eau De Parfum – Card sample x 2 (RRP:
$30/29.6ml)
Mary Kay Brow Definer Pencil – Full Size (RRP: $17/1,13g)
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What They Say:
"Lust Have It boxes
regularly contains products worth $60+ for only $19.95/month! Monthly
box filled with 5 to 6 premium beauty samples. Delivered to your home
or work each month for you to try."
RRP: Lust Have It Box (monthly) RRP: $19.95, Eco Box
(quarterly) RRP: $29.95 – but read on to find out how to get a discount on your
first box..
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What I Say:
A few months ago, Lust Have It changed the look of their
boxes, and I am pleased to see that this month’s box is still a box with a
magnetic closure and the new white design with the blue, pink, orange and red
water colour floral design.
For some reason this month’s box does not contain a card
detailing the theme of the items in the box, or their value, but luckily I did
manage to find all the details in this months’ online Lustre magazine, which is
great as it saved me a lot of searching.
Anyway, here’s a rundown of the goodies in this months box:
Davroe Hair Wellness Colour Senses Ends Repair – Full size
(RRP: $9.95/50m)
It also comes with an offer where if you purchase a Luxe Leave
in Masque 200g from Davroe, you get a free Rebuilder Protein Reconstructor
50ml, valued at $14.95. And you also get a 20% discount voucher to use with
your next order.
Aveda Botancal Kintics Purifying Gel Cleanser – Sample 7ml (RRP: $54.95/150ml)
This gel cleanser is intended for normal to oily skin types helping to
remove impurities and normalise the skin, so this sounds just perfect for my
skin type, and I can’t wait to try it.
Aveda Tourmaline Charged Hydrating Creme – Sample 7ml (RRP: $89.95/50ml)
Considering this cream is worth a whopping $89.95, this is a very
generous sample size. The cream is intended for dry skin, and as I have
combination skin, I am not quite sure how it will agree with my skin,
especially not now it is summer and my skin tends to be greasier, but maybe it
will be great come winter when my skin gets a little drier.
Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Mascara – Sample 3g – (RRP: $38/8.5g)
The box also included a special offer where you can get a complementary
eye and brow make-upper at the Benefit Cosmetics counter at Myer. And if you
purchase a Brow Arch Wax you will also receive a free brow tint.
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Gentle Exfoliating Facial Scrub – Sample 15ml
(RRP: $9.95/150ml)
This is a physical facial scrub that contains micro-fine cocoa beans. I
have always loved the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter body products, especially while I
was pregnant, they were amazing. But I’ve never tried so I do look forward to
seeing how it preforms. At $9.95 for a full sized tube, it is certainly good
value.
Lonvitalite C3 Red Wine Collagen Firming & Moisturising Facial Mask –
One mask (RRP: $32/5 masks)
Currently breast feeding, it’s been forever since I last had even a sip
of red wine, well over a year ago, since before I got pregnant. This red wine cloth
mask may be the closest I’ll get for a while. It promises to seal in water in
the skin, and improve skin lustre, fade wrinkles and promote regeneration of
damaged cells. Sounds pretty good to me, now I just need hubby around so I can
find the time to pamper myself!
Mary Kay Soothing Foot Balm – Full Size but part of pack – (RRP: $38 for
a pack including Foot Soak, Foot Scrub, Foot Balm and Pumice Stone)
Summer has finally arrived, which means getting the tootsies into
sandals. Finally. Sadly my feet are a little neglected and for some reason my
feet always get horribly dry during summer, so this soothing foot balm will be
very handy. It appears that the boxes contain any one of the foot products, but personally I am so happy to have received the balm.
I am not in love with these types of card samples as I can never seem to
get enough out of it, but as I have never tried any fragrances from Mary Kay,
so I look forward to trying these. And at least I got two samples, so there’s
an extra opportunity to trial it!
I have to be honest and admit that I don’t often define my brows.
Suddenly having a baby that needs to be ready to get out the door too, means
less time for me, a lot less time. But in saying that, I do like my brows
defined, so this will be a useful on the days I do have time. I just have the
worry that this is a black pencil, and although I have dark brows, they are not
that dark, so I do worry that it may be a touch too dark, but time will tell.
Hello Fresh $30 voucher
This is an amazing concept where you can subscribe to meal boxes where there is everything you need to create the dinners for the recipes also created. You have the option of meals with meat, or alternatively a vegetarian option, and can choose if you want food for 2, 4 or 6 persons and also if you want meals for 3 or 5 times that week. With a baby I now always find that I am short of time to find new things to cook, and even worse go grocery shopping, so for me this is a brilliant option, and I will definitely try this out after Christmas. For more info, visit, Hello Fresh.
As per previous
boxes I love how the Lust Have It box contains a variety of different products,
including both skincare, makeup and hair and body care. This month’s box
includes three full sized products including the Mary Kay Brow Pencil, Mary Kay
Foot Balm and Davroe Ends Repair, and the value of these far exceeds the cost
of the box. In addition it also contains the Longvitalite cloth mask and the deluxe
samples of the Benefit They’re Real Mascara, and as a bonus also samples of Mary
Kay Perfume, Aveda cleanser and cream, and Palmers Face Scrub.
Overall, I love the
selection this month, and I will start using the foot balm and hair treatment
straight away. I am loving the inclusion of the Benefit mascara, as although I
do have a full sized one, a back is always handy, and the brow pencil will
certainly be useful at some stage too. So all in all, I am yet again impressed
with not only the selection of product, but also the value for money of this
box. Well done Lust Have It!
Have you signed up to any monthly beauty subscription boxes? Thinking of trying the Lust Have It Box and getting a selection of new beauty products to try delivered to your door every month?
Each month the Lust Have It box includes 5 or 6 hand-picked beauty
samples worth $60+ delivered to your door for only $19.95/mth. Some of the
brands you can expect to trial include: Benefit, Shiseido, Kerastase,
Glasshouse and Laura Mercier to name a few.
For more
information, check out the Lust Have It Website.
And if you use my
unique code LIFESTYLE at the checkout on the Lush Have It website, you are
eligible for $5 off your first box from Lust Have It, and at the same time you’ll
also be supporting Beauty & Lifestyle Hunter, as I will get a few dollars
too if someone subscribes using this code.
*This product was kindly provided for consideration, and has been
reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
What do you think of this month’s Lust Have It box? Are you
a subscriber? Or are you maybe considering subscribing? Have you tried any of
this month’s products?
10 February 2013
Product Review: Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid
Having long hair, which has been coloured numerous times, and not to
mention has to withstand almost daily sessions with the hair dryer and the hair
straightener, naturally means that my hair has lost its lustre, and that it
looks frizzed and aged. When I was asked to trial the *Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid from the lovely
and talented makeup artist, Tammerly from Spoilt by Pink Diva, I happily
accepted. Here are my thoughts;
What They Say:
What They Say:
"Apply a small amount of
light elements™ smoothing fluid through damp hair. Blow dry and style. For
extra shine - or to tame flyaways. Smoothing fluid is a great prep before
applying flat iron heat to hair that has been dried. It will give the hair slip
- leaving a smooth, shiny finish".
RRP: $44.95 (100ml) – Available from Aveda Online, and
select hair salons
What I Say:
I was instantly impressed by the Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid. A few sprays of the Fluid onto my hair, and it dries instantly leaving
my hair with a soft touchable finish. When you first pump the Smoothing Fluid on your hand,
it feels a little greasy but when I applied it to my hair, it absorbed the
product instantly with no greasiness or stickiness
in sight. Also there is no weightiness but rather it leaves my hair looking sleek, shiny and
healthy, as well as it instantly controls frizz and adds a bit of control to my
long straight hair. And I find I do no longer need hairspray to tame those
flyaways, which means that my hair stays touchable and silky soft all day long!
The Aveda Light
Elements Smoothing Fluid can be used in damp hair, to protect the hair before blow drying and styling, although
it is also a great preparation for the hair before using a hair straightener on
hair that has been dried. It will give the hair slip and leave it with a smooth,
shiny finish.
The Smoothing Fluid can also be applied to
dry hair to add extra shine to the hair, or to tame flyaways. When used in dry
hair, I pump 2 pumps of the fluid into my hands and I stroke it through the
ends of my hair, and I then lightly flatten my hands over the top of my hair and
the leftover extra product on my hands easily smooth down any remaining flyaways.
The Aveda Light Elements
Smoothing Fluid is made from plant-based ingredients,
including certified organic jojoba, which help to condition and smooth hair,
and organic lavender for fluid movement and
shine. It has a beautiful and natural scent from the included lavender, orange, marjoram, rosemary and cinnamon leaf, and once the
Fluid has dried in the hair, it leaves my hair with a soft and subtle fragrance.
The Aveda Light Elements
Smoothing Fluid comes in an easy to use spray bottle to help to apply the product over my hair. However, I do not
find that it distributes it evenly, so I still prefer smoothing it through my
hair with my palms afterwards.
All in all Aveda's Light Elements Smoothing Fluid is a fantastic product
for all hair types and for start to finish styling. It's more expensive than my usual hair care products
at $44.95 for a small 100ml bottle, but well worth the extra dollars, and with
only a few pumps required, a little goes a long way, so a bottle will last you
a long time. It really does live up to the claim of adding shine without weighing the hair down and leaving it greasy.
Additionally, I will also give the Smoothing Fluid bonus points for
being eco-friendly and plant based. If you want amazingly shiny
hair and healthy looking ends I strongly suggest you try the Aveda Light
Elements Smoothing Fluid. Goodbye to dull looking hair!!!!
*This product was kindly provided for trial by Spoilt by Pink Diva, and it has been reviewed
in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.
Have you ever tried any of the products from Aveda? What are
your preferred product for taming frizzy hair and adding shine?
7 December 2012
Haul: Best in Beauty 2012
Each year Beauty Heaven holds the Best in Beauty awards, which they kind
of classify as a kind of like the Hollywood Hall of Fame, where some of the
best beauty legends are honoured within every category from face, body, hair, nails etc. The Best in Beauty awards honour an outstanding product in each
category.
The products have been nominated by the beauty industry (with the only rule that the products must be products must be available for review on Beauty Heaven, which is seriously not an issue, as almost every product imaginable is listed on there.
Products for Hubby
Products for the Feet
Body Products
Various Products
Electric Toothbrush
Hair Styling
Body Treatment
Skin Physics
Perfume & Makeup Brushes
SK-II Products
Prevage and La Prairie Products
More Skincare
Lip Products
Foundation, Primer and Concealer
Eye Product
Benefit Products
Some haul!! Needless to say that I am very
excited! So many new and products to trial – and review, so this will sure keep
me busy on the blog for quite some time..
You can also see full details of the winning products here.
The products have been nominated by the beauty industry (with the only rule that the products must be products must be available for review on Beauty Heaven, which is seriously not an issue, as almost every product imaginable is listed on there.
Hereafter it is up to the members of Beauty Heaven to judge the
nominated products through reviews and star ratings, as well as through a ballot where members can award their three favourite nominated
products the secret points.
Once the winning products have been
announced, fifteen members of Beauty Heaven who have participated in the
voting, will also have the chance to win a pack worth over $1600, containing
many of the winning products.
I have participated in this every single
year since it started, and finally, I have won. And for the past 6 weeks I have
been waiting for my pack of goodies to arrive. I am so excited about all the
products, as these products are simply the best of the best of beauty products
available in Australia.
Now on to the products...here’s what I received....and sorry in advance for the many pictures...
| Even my dogs got very excited when the big box of goodies arrived.. |
Products for Hubby
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Products for Hands and Nails
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Products for the Feet
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Hair Products
Body Products
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Various Products
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| Unpacking beauty products got too boring... |
Body Treatment
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Skin Physics
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Perfume & Makeup Brushes
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Estee Lauder Products
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Prevage and La Prairie Products
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Lip Products
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Eye Product
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Benefit Products
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You can also see full details of the winning products here.
Have you tried any of all these products?
Which three products would you nominate for a Best in Beauty award?
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