Travel Toiletries Essentials

                         

                        

As I'm packing away my carry-on essentials, I thought I'd make a note of what I chose to pack on my week trip to Amsterdam!

The Body Shop: Travel Rainforest Shine Shampoo and Conditioner

Yesto: Cucumber Soothing Facial Wipes

Maybelline: Lash Sensational Mascara

Maybelline: Cover Stick Concealer in Vanilla

Benefit: Posietint & High Beam

Mirenesse: Glossy Kiss in Angel Kiss

Sanex: Dermo Invisible Deodorant

MONU: Hydrating Moisturiser

Maybelline: Brow Pencil in Blonde

Accessorize: Floral Hair Scrunchie

Lovemilliecrafts: Elastic Hair Ties

- Tash.

Argan Hair Oils

Oiling hair is wonderfully beneficial, as it can form a protective layer, whilst nourishing your hair! I've found adding a hair oil to your hair care routine, can be worthwhile, especially during summer.

I had not before considered using a hair oil until I received two samples through my door! Both are based with Argan Oil and both state to apply to damp hair and massage in. By trying these after I had washed my hair, it gave me the opportunity to compare the two, to see their fab benefits. 

Argan Dew: Miraculous Argan Oil- daily hair treatment*

Similar to their hair mask, their Miraculous Oil rehydrates, repairs and nourishing all of your hair. As it contains nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants it helps to improve hair strength, prevent frizz and creates a lasting healthy glossy shine on hair for the rest of the day.
 It also pleases me to know that this product is SLS, paraben and alcohol free, and is cruelty-free. Seriously, a great hair oil to help your hair get in great condition.

This product is available from their website, but specifically can be found here for roughly £25 for 100ml glass bottle.

Beauty Protector: Protect & Oil

As stated when receiving this in my Birchbox, this hair oil has a sweet vanilla scent, and somewhat gloopy texture. As well as leaving your hair glossy, this oil focuses on protecting against UV rays and heat damage, as well as strengthening hair strands. Alike Argan Dew, this hair oil is also a paraben-free formula and cruelty-free!

Available for purchase through Birchbox, this product comes in 118ml plastic bottle at £16, the more price-friendly product out of the two.

Both of these products have helped to make my hair really soft and glossy continuously! If I'm going to use heat, I'll grab Beauty Protector, but if not then every few days I will stick to Argan Dew!

These two hair oils have been wonderful additions to my hair care routine. I look forward to continuing to use these, to get the best out of my hair. 

Bring on summer with my healthy and shiny hair! 

- Tash.

Birchbox Review- June 2015

June 2015's Birchbox is a collaboration with French Sole and the theme revolves around 'Stepping Outside' in preparation for this summer!

For £10 (+ P&P) you can receive and try out 5 chosen samples that you receive in your monthly subscription box. This month I had the choice of choosing the design of the box and shoe bag that I would receive, further relating to this months partnership. The products that received are...

Yes to: Cucumbers Facial Wipes (buy here) 

A small compact size version of their cooling yet rejuvenating cleansing wipes which are a the perfect size to fit into a handbag this summer, whether it is during the day when out or to use at home to remove makeup.

English Laundry: No. 7 For Her (buy here)

My first perfume sample that I have received in a Birchbox, and I think it is a great way to trial perfumes a few times before commiting to a large bottle! No. 7 for Her has scents of that are bright and fruity with a hint of Musk; personally I'm not a major fan of this perfume, but I will certainly take advantage of the small handy size!

Mirenesse: Glossy Kiss in Angel Kiss (buy here)

A cross between a lip stain and a balm; this lip stick pencil is great for every day use. I received the colour Angel Kiss which I wasn't sure at first, however after wearing it many times I love and I probably wouldn't have ever tried this colour if it hadn't been in my box! The lipstick came with tips of how to wear it for a glossy or matte look, or to even use on your cheeks. A great versatile product!

Cowshed: Body Lotion in Knackered Cow (buy here)

Knackered Cow has essential oils of lavender and eucalyptus which are great to use to pamper and nourish my skin. I don't usually like lavender, however the scent of this is not overwhelming and perfectly soothing.

Beauty Protector: Protect & Oil (buy here) 

This vanilla scented hair oil smells amazing for starters, and not to mention that I received 2 small sample sizes of this product. This aims to give you glossy hair and also protects against UV rays and heat damage. I thoroughly look forward to using this regularly!

STYLondon: Temporary Metallic Tattoos (buy here)

These new trend accessories are super cute, I almost don't want to use them they look so pretty. I can see these adding a stylish metallic look to an outfit this summer. A fab beauty bonus on behalf of Birchbox! 

This months box is filled with sample products to get me ready for summer, and not to mention have encouraged me to try new things that otherwise I wouldn't have considered. Bring on next month's Birchbox! 

- Tash.