In no particular order....
MAC 224 Brush
This is a new addition to my brush collection and I. have. no. idea. how I lived without it. It is an amazing tool for blending out harsh lines and blending in general. I had been using my 217 for that job but pff, what a fool I was! This is a little bigger, much softer and fluffier and just does an amazing job, I can't say enough. I'm loving it!
Moroccan Oil
My friend Rachael first told me about this product and I have been using it ever since.You put it on while your hair is damp and it absorbs quickly, helping your hair dry faster and making it soft, smooth and shiny. I stopped using it last summer for a couple weeks and when I started again I fell in love with it all over again, I forgot how nice it made my hair feel. I switch up hair products often but this one remains constant. They have an original version and a light version for blondes - the product is exactly the same otherwise. It's a bit pricey but you only need a tiny pool each use and it lasts forever, plus it smells delicious.
Purple Shampoo
A must for every color treated blondie out there! When your hair starts to get a bit brassy looking you give it a wash with some purple shampoo and voila, all those cool ashy tones return and you've got bright blonde hair again. Don't use it too often or you'll definitely start looking a little grey. My mom taught me this trick when I was first highlighting my hair in junior high and I think it's a necessary part of upkeep. I'm using this brand now but think I'll find something different when this stuff runs out, it smells like an old lady. A nice old lady... but still.
Loreal Voluminous Mascara
What can I say? This is the best mascara out there. I have tried Clinique, Dior, MAC and many drugstore brands and I always come back to this (I know, why do I ever try anything else in the first place?) I have read many makeup gurus that swear by this product and I agree with them. It does start out a little gloppy, but give it a few uses and it will amaze you. Your lashes will be thicker, darker, longer and more amazing! I adore Voluminous.
Have you tried any of these products, can you agree with me? What are some of your must-haves?
i swear by voluminous too. where do you buy the moroccan oil?? i neeeeeed some of that staff in a bad way. p.s. i'm loving you blog and all the tips!! you finally gave me the courage to trim my eyebrows. haha they look SO much better.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Moroccan Oil!! I first had to have it because of the smell, but it really works great on my hair. I actually just bought my second bottle yesterday after using it for a year.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try that mascara...I use Lancome Definicils w/ the CIL booster, but I'll bet the Loreal is cheaper!
Janna - I get my Moroccan Oil at the salon I go to so check around in the salons. Chatters carries it for sure, I've seen it there before. I know some beauty supply stores carry it as well if you know anyone that can hook you up! You will love it! :)
ReplyDeleteEmily - make sure you buy Voluminous at Wal Mart - lots of places carry it but it's always about $4 cheaper at Wal Mart!
I thought of something I can share :) For blemishes Burt's Bees herbal blemishing stick. Works super fast and smells like licorice (which might be gross to some, but I love it.)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these! I have stick-straight hair with little volume...will Moroccan Oil weigh it down?
ReplyDeleteErin - no, not at all! It's not a heavy, greasy oil - it seriously makes my hair so soft and smooth. You really only need a tiny bit though - run it through your ends and then work up with what's left. I stay away from my roots altogether. Also, make sure you get Moroccan Oil, not Argon Oil (a similar product out there (for cheaper)) because I did find that one to be heavy and greasy. I think you will love it! :)
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