Lush BIG hair!

LUSH CRUSH :O!





I have always lacked volume in my hair ... it is dead straight, won't hold any kind of curl / wave and I've been on the search for products that will give me some of that volume. In my previous wish list post I explained I saw this lush shampoo review on a blog somewhere and I was keen to try it!

 

So long story short... I bought it a while ago and I love it :)

At first I didn't think it did anything for my hair, and didn't really feel / see much of a difference, but I can definitely say that there is!

It's called the Lush BIG Sea Salt Liquid Shampoo, and it smells amazing.

It says on the tub ... Sea salt shampoo to give your hair lift and volume, make it easy to get a comb through and smell great for hours. Have a big hair day.

This is like having your hair lifted on a sea breeze.

.... and that's pretty much the best description of what it feels like after a wash with this stuff.
Light and full of volume!

             Before                                                                                  After 

 

From the photos I really can't see much of a difference, BUT. there is quite a big difference in the feel of my hair if you get what I mean. Obviously it's not going to have a drastic effect but I think with this shampoo, some hair spray and your extra hair care routine, this will definitely help you get bigger hair :)!

This stuff lasts ages, you only need one scoop and that's enough to leave your hair clean enough as if you'd done a double cleanse with a regular shampoo!

Make sure you use a hair dryer to get the full effect and volume.

 I've let it dry naturally and it just doesn't look as 'BIG' in comparison.
 

I love the feel of this shampoo when I work it through my hair.

The sea salt makes it feel like you're giving it a nice scrub.

It is a quite expensive shampoo at

$26.95 AUD a tub, but I swear this stuff lasts a lifetime!!

 

I definitely recommend this shampoo if you have limp hair lacking in the volume department:)

 

XXXXX

 

  Emily . x

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Christmas gift ideas!

I've seen quite a few beauty bloggers posting about Christmas gift ideas in the last couple of weeks and I wanted to get in on the trend haha. 

More for myself though because I always struggle in this area!

I'm terrible when it comes to thinking of presents for everyone, so I try and start thinking early on so I have it all covered! I especially struggle when thinking of presents for men
and I have absolutely no clue what to buy so I think this post will be very helpful.
I might even discover some things that I want to buy! (most probably will) and hopefully you will too! 

Because it's definitely not an easy task.

♥

So I've done my research and found some great beauty / self care buys for everyone, men and kids included! 

 When you don't know what to buy for Kris Kringle...

Lush Shine Gift
Includes:
So White Shower Gel 
Multi-purpose Gold Fun and Reindeer Rock Soap

AUD $19.95

I love the Lush christmas gifts available this year, and I think I will definitely be buying a few!
They're just so easy, all the products are put together for you instead of choosing them one by one.
There's no thinking for this one, you don't even have to wrap them and for $20 I think you're getting quite a bit for your money!
Perfect for Kris Kringle or another little something to put under the tree!

MOR Sparkle Duo in Lychee Flower
Hand cream and Soapette

AUD $19.95

This set is beautiful, I absolutely love MOR's packaging!
Perfect for Kris Kringle and so pretty.
I think any girl would appreciate this.

Bulldog Skincare For Men Man's Best Friend Due Gift Set
Includes: Original Face Wash & Original Moisturiser
with collectable tin.

AUD $18.

90

Now I'm not quite sure how many men would appreciate self care products
in a Kris Kringle, but if you think they may like it / are that kind of guy who likes to look good / take care of himself, I think it could definitely work!

Miki Cosmetics Lip Gloss LadiesAll on keychains! 
AUD $9.95

I've seen these in chemists everywhere and they are so cute!
Miki cosmetics is such a cute company and if you need a Kris Kringle for kids
this ones perfect. They can hang them on their school bag too!

And when you're buying for family or friends...

I had to include some more Lush gifts because they are just so cool haha.
Lush ♥



Santa Claus is Coming to Town Gift
Includes: Golden Wonder Bath Bomb, So White Shower Gel,
Snow Angel Bath Melt, Butterbear Bath Bomb,
Dashing Santa Bath Bomb, Snowman Jelly, Reindeer Rock Soap,
Holly Go Lightly Bubble Bar.

 

AUD $59.95

If you want to spoil someone, this is definitely a gift to consider! There's a whole heap of different ones on the Lush website, at all different prices and sizes.
I'm just choosing ones to show here that I like most!




e.l.f 12 Piece Nail Cube
Colours included: Desert Haze, Wedding Bells, Prissy Chrissy, Nude, Purple Pleaser, Blush,  Sea Escape, Gold Star, Gina Girl, Smokin Hot, Raspberry, and Purple Dream

 

 

AUD $25.00

This is a great gift for a mother, a daughter, or a friend!




Le Labo Classic Collection - Solid Perfume
In any scent from Le Labo

$85.00

This is a unisex solid perfume which I think is a great idea for men especially.
They can put it in their toiletries bag or in their pocket, I think it's easy and stylish!

So there you go, I hope I've given you some inspiration for Christmas presents this year!
I love unique presents and I think these are perfect! :)

Good luck with your Christmas shopping
and I will talk to you in my next post . x

Byyeeee!

The Ugly Side of Beauty - Animal testing

 

Hey there.

I want to talk about animal testing today.

It's something that has always been on my mind, and something I always consider when buying cosmetics but I don't think I realized how many companies out there actually test, and even if they say they don't many of them actually lie.

I think animal testing of any kind is disgusting and shouldn't happen, but unfortunately  it does.

I wouldn't pay to see an animal die by any means - I am vegetarian after all, but animal testing happens and it happens frequently to make sure the products we use to get ready for a night out are safe for us.
I've recently decided not to support companies that currently test on animals because like I said I wouldn't pay money for any animals death even after receiving a pretty product at the end of it.
It's easy to forget about what really happens behind the scenes of the making of your makeup products and most of of us just buy it anyway not thinking about the products grim history.

Everyone has a choice in what makeup they use sure, no one can stop that but I found that because I didn't really know what was going on, I somehow didn't really acknowledge  it was going on if you get what I mean. It really annoys me more than anything that I can't wear that perfume or use that mascara because I know that the products have been tested on animals. 

There are so many cosmetics I wish I could use, but now refuse to because they test.

I'm glad that there are companies out there that are cruelty free and don't take part in animal testing, so these are the companies which will be getting my money from now on! :)

Companies such as The Body Shop, Urban Decay, Burts Bees and more recently NYX who are cruelty free are all owned by companies that test on animals themselves, so buying the products means your money goes towards animal testing anyway.

L'Oreal is one of the biggest offenders, so I stay way clear of them.

Sometimes I have make mistakes as it is quite difficult to know if a company is truly cruelty free so if you want to go cruelty free, make sure you research the company before you buy.

All companies argue that they don't support animal testing and they do their best to prevent it, but in circumstances when they are obligated by law to test, they will.
Thanks for reading, I think it's an important issue to discuss. 

What are your thoughts on the matter?

X




Visit www.peta.org.au for more information on animal testing and 

which companies are cruelty free.

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Grown Alchemist & Coconut Revolution | Skin care ♥

Hello there ♥

I'm back to share a few favourite skincare products

 by two brands which I just happened to stumble upon, thanks goodness!
Grown Alchemist & Coconut Revolution.

It's the first time I've tried both of these brands and I can truly say I am in love.

What I like most about these products are their scent and feeling on the skin.

 

 Grown Alchemist Firming Tetra-Peptide & Centella Eye Cream

The product on the left is the Grown Alchemist Firming Tetra-Peptide & Centella Eye Cream

which I picked up on SALE last year for $12.50 reduced from $59.95 because they were changing their packaging to a bottle.

Despite buying it just because of the price, I am loving everything about this eye cream.

I love the original packaging, and it's definitely a shame they changed it.

It has a beautiful floral scent, is light on the skin and hydrates the eyes perfectly.

The cream claims to help restore the loss of firmness and elasticity around the eye, target expression lines, wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and provides below surface hydration.

 I probably wouldn't spend that much to buy it again, but it's a really nice product which I recommend anyone looking for a good eye cream.

There is still a bit in the tube, and if it looks like I've squeezed out every last drop,
it's because I have enjoyed using it that much!

Coconut Revolution Original Body Lotion

In one of the first blog posts I did, I wrote about going to the Beautiful You Beauty Health and Fitness Expo in Melbourne.

The lotion was a sample in a goodie bag I received, and I'm so glad I did!
There's no doubt in my mind that everyone who received the goodie bag went and ordered this lotion.

It is has the most beautiful scent in the world and I just want to slather it all over my body.

It is incredible.

It smells like coconuts - obviously and it's really nice and moisturizing,

I've been keeping this in my handbag and using it as hand cream, I just can't stop smelling it!

Coconut Revolution have products for skin, body, hair and inner health.

I also use the coconut revolution coconut oil as a body moisturizer and recommend that too.
Overall, I am very impressed with these products and wish to buy more from these brands.

 

Have you tried Grown Alchemist or Coconut Revolution?

Emily. x

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