Sample Sunday - L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil.

Hello, how are you?

I realised recently that I have loaaaads of samples that I've received when buying other products, so I thought I would do a little 'Sample Sunday' series to use them up and do a mini review on each one. If you do something similar, leave me your links in the comments below. I have by no means come up with this idea so I'm not claiming it at all haha.

So the first product in this series is the L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil. I had a 3.5ml sachet from Red Magazine. I decided to use this because my hair is majorly long and the ends aren't in the nest shape at the moment, but as I have just booked two holidays, I can't really afford a haircut (especially seeing as hair salons are totes expensive here in France). So I cracked this out to try and remedy my ends a bit. Obviously 3.5ml only covered my ends, but then I'm not a massive fan of applying hair oil to the whole head anyway. 

 The product says that it's a versatile product and lists four different ways of using it - so before shampooing, as a masque, before styling, or as a finishing touch. As I said, my ends are in dire need of moisture so I decided to apply the oil and put my hair in a bun whilst I did some work for around 30mins. Then I shampooed and conditioned as usual. I should have taken pics of my hair afterwards, because I think it actually did make quite a bit of difference to the appearance of my hair - I had less frizzy bits and even the very ends were glossy and shiny. Overall, I will definitely be looking out for this product in the shops.

What's your fave hair oil? Have you tried this one?

xxx

L'oreal Extraordinary Oil - here - priced at £9.99

NOTD - Essie Mint Candy Apple.

Bonjour mes petits!

I've got a quick NOTD post for you guys today, and it's the lovely Essie Mint Candy Apple. I know it's probably not quite the season to be cracking out the pastels yet, but I won this particular polish in a giveaway in December and haven't had a chance to try it yet, so I couldn't resist. Also, so sorry but I can't remember whose blog the giveaway was on - if it was your blog, please do let me know as I would love to thank you again.

I think it's a lovely shade actually and can't wait to wear it in summer teamed with some nice pastel yellows, perhaps! I also bought an orange watch from eBay recently, and I think it would go with this polish rather nicely.

What are your favourite Essie colours?

xxx

Other ways to follow Lipsticks and Heels.

Hello! 

I'm sure you're all aware of this whole Google Reader disappearing act, so just in case GFC will do the same (and there is a lot of speculation), I wanted to update you all on other ways to follow me.. if you want to.

A lot of people have been saying that this all shows that the majority of bloggers are only in it for the followers - I don't think this is the case for the most part, definitely not for me. Basically, it's easier to keep up-to-date with posts if you are following, right?!

Anyway...

1. Bloglovin - you can click on the widget, or click here.
2. Hello Cotton - you can click on the widget, or click here.
3. Twitter - I always tweet all my latest posts @lipsticks_heels

xxx

Winter Essentials - Caudalie Hand Cream and Lip Balm review.

Hey lovelies!

I've been absent for longer than anticipated - just too much going on at the moment and I didn't want to write a rubbish post just for the sake of it, so apologies. However, I'm scheduling lots of posts for the next few weeks so should be able to keep on top of everything now. Bear with me!

Even though it's March, we are still experiencing winter weather, so I wanted to share my thoughts on these two fabulous Caudalie products I've been using recently. I bought them in France for 4,90e for both! I was looking for a lip balm but as this packet was only a euro more expensive, I decided to give it a go (that's how they get you, right?).

 

So this lovely packet contains the Caudalie Lip Conditioner and the Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream. So first of all the lip conditioner - it took me ages to figure out what it reminds me of but finally I remembered. I think it's very similar to Blistex Daily Lip Conditioner in texture and fragrance. However, I do feel that the tube is more convenient than the pot that the Blistex comes in! I do think that my lips are staying hydrated for longer since I have started using it. It also absorbs pretty quickly, meaning that I can apply it before lipstick and it won't affect the staying power at all. I would definitely buy this again!

The hand and nail cream is also a nice product. It smells lemon-y and has a lovely rich texture which again, absorbs quickly. I also like the 30ml tube because it's small enough to carry around in your handbag - I sometimes think that hand creams come in tubes which are too large for everyday use. I would probably buy this again, and definitely if I chanced upon a set like this!

What are your Winter Essentials? Have you tried any Caudalie products?

xxx

Both are available at feelunique.com

Sorry, readers!

Hey guys!

This is just a really quick post to say that I will be away on holiday (Prague, Vienna and then Budapest) until next Sunday, and being as disorganised as I am, I didn't manage to get any posts scheduled for this week. Hope everyone forgives me, and you have some hopefully fun-filled posts to read when I get back and update you on my travels.

In the mean time, what are you up to this week?

xxx

NOTD - Barry M Chameleon Colour Change in Chameleon Pink.

Hi my lovelies!

 

Hope everyone's good and ready for the weekend. Just a quick NOTD post today - I got the Barry M Chameleon Colour Change polish in Chameleon Pink as part of a Christmas present from my best friend, and this is the first time I've actually used it! Basically as the name suggests, the colour of the polish changes - so you apply a base coat (I used Barry M Basecoat, Topcoat and Nail Hardener All In One) and then you apply the Chameleon polish - it comes out as a glittery, metallic pink, which is actually lovely. My mum has used this a few times and just left it as it is, without a topcoat.

 

This is before the colour change!

 

I actually only applied one coat because I forgot to add another one but I think it actually looks fine - maybe I did apply a bit thicker than usual...

So then I applied a coat of Revlon Quick Dry Top Coat and the colour changes to a shiny, pearlescent, deep purple which is utterly gorgeous! I think it's a great winter colour and it's bang on trend.

 

After the colour change!

 

Ok so this polish is just a bit of fun really, there's no real point to the colour change thing! I think I will try doing some sort of pattern with the top coat and see how that turns out. Really, you are just getting two different colours for the price of one - and no-one's going to complain about that, right?

 

What do you think about the colour change effect?

 

xxx

 

Barry M Chameleon Colour Change - £3.99 - available here.

 



Review - La Roche-Posay Cicaplat Baume B5.

Hello all!

 

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a little French Pharmacy Haul and this is the first full review of one of the products I bought - La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5.

 

 

It is described as a 'soothing repairing balm' and it is said to speed up the natural repairing of the skin. As I have mentioned, my skin is pretty dry and I read an article here which said that this moisturiser was great for winter skin, so I thought I would give it a try. It doesn't contain any parabens or perfumes so this is a great sign that it at least won't irritate my skin!

 

I apply a this twice daily, so in the morning and evening. I have found that the moisturiser does in fact leave my skin feeling soft and moisturised for most of the day - obviously if it is particularly windy or cold, dry patches do appear towards the end of the day but this is not everyday. The consistency is very pleasant - it's thick, yet it absorbs relatively quickly which is great in the mornings (who wants a shiny, moisturiser face?).

 

I bought the smaller version, a 40ml tube. I think it also comes in an 80ml tube. I think the smaller size is more convenient to be honest, and seeing as I do a lot of traveling, I don't want to be carrying around huge amounts of skincare! I do think that this will still last me quite a while - as I said, I use it twice daily and I haven't made much of a dint in the bottle. I usually use a blob about the size of my middle finger tip (precise measurement I know...).

 

I do think that this is a great winter/ cold weather moisturiser, and I have noticed that my skin doesn't get that tight feeling in the mornings if I have used this the night before. I do however think that it might be a bit much in summer for everyday use BUT because of the repairing qualities, I will definitely be taking a tube to Morocco to apply if (probably 'when') I get sunburnt as I think it would have a lovely, cooling effect.

 

Have you tried the Cicaplast Baume B5? What other La Roche-Posay products should I try?

 

xxx

 

La Roche-Posay is available at Boots. I bought this one in France for around 8euros.