Showing posts with label garnier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label garnier. Show all posts

Saturday, July 16, 2016

GARNIER


~  GARNIER  ~
Micellar Water Review!

Watch my Garnier Olia hair colouring reviews! - Part One & Part Two!
GARNIER Pure Active Micellar Water for acne prone skin types!
Also available in Combination & Sensitive Skin / Sensitive Skin / Combination Oily & Sensitive
 Skin - RRP $13.95 each available now at Priceline

( On SALE right now at Priceline for only $8.99! )

I am new to using Micellar Cleansers, having only just jumped onto this band wagon, I am so happy I did because boy have I been missing out! Garnier was one of the very first skincare brands I ever tried in my early teens and I have been using their products ever since.  I have acne prone skin so keeping it clean and clear is a top priority to me.

I have enjoyed using this as both a makeup removing cleanser and toner as it does everything all at once! It removes all of my makeup easily and without me having to rub and rub at my skin, especially around the delicate eye area. My skin feels smooth and clean after each use and it seems to rid my skin of feeling oily which is oh so NICE!

This product has such a short ingredient list (The first being water!) and feels so gentle on my skin
whilst still working hard and the results being extremely effective! I love the convenience of just using a cotton ball or pad with this product and I can get on with my day/night. No mess and so quick to get the job done!

The secure snap close lid opens to reveal a small hole to dispense the liquid. This limits over use or spillages! It claims to have up to 200 uses, however is to be used within 6 months of opening. So it would have to be used at least twice daily in order to use it all up within the time frame.  So a very generous 400ml bottle at a very fair price in my opinion! 

Overall very impressed and happy with the product and will continue to use it up and most likely will purchase in the future. :)

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*This product was kindly sent to me for review 
*All photographs are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

DECEMBER EMPTIES


~  December Empties  ~

Previous Months - January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November


Today I share with you my very last empties post for the year 2015!
Late as usual, so my January empties will most likely be up after this one. Video has already been
filmed & is up on my channel if you want to take a sneak peak before I post it here. :)
The past year was hands down the most productive and successful in terms of using up old products
and clearing out some much needed space in my bathroom!

Feeling good about that as I have begun the new year with a bang, continuing to focus on my
 de-cluttering and chipping away at it bit by bit not only in my bathroom but my whole house as
well. :)


FACE!


Real-U Cleanse Gentle Foaming Facial Wash
This brand seems to have been getting quite a bit of buzz over social media and with bloggers this
past year and with pretty good reason. My skin has always been acne prone. I am (finally) old enough
now to have my skincare routine down to a fine art and rarely ever break out anymore. However I
do still occasionally get the odd pimple yet when I used this daily over a period of a few months I
didn't get a single one!

Avon Clear Skin Blemish Clearing Foaming Cleanser
Another fantastic facial cleanser. As mentioned in many of my previous empties. This stuff is also
amazing for clearing acne fast!

HAIR!

Wella Pro Series Strong Hold Hairspray
I liked having a nice large bottle handy all the time. It lasted me ages and did a great job for
everyday hair styles.

Pantene Pro-V Colour Therapy Leave In Hair Moisturiser
This was a kinda old product which I was very happy to finally finish up before the end of the
year. Slowing getting through my hair moisturisers. I have no idea how I accumulated so many?

L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray
One of the best hair sprays I have ever tried. Holds my hair and curls/waves in place all day.
Doesn't have that overwhelming scent to it either which is super duper!


Garnier Ambre Solaire Self-Tanning Multi Position Spray
With it being Summer and with me being naturally very white, I have dug through my bathroom
cabinets and found a few tanning sprays and lotions etc. This one was probably one of the oldest in
my stash, so like always I used this one up first. It was pretty good, I liked that I could point it in any
direction or angle and it still sprayed the product out really easily which made it great to get in harder
to reach places like the backs of my legs. :)

Lanolips Lovely Lanolin Herbal Treatment Body Oil
Used this up by massaging it into my stretched out post baby belly. Liked this one and kept my skin
nice and hydrated and looking a bit less red.

Trefiel Lace Design Facial Mask
I posted an Instagram picture of myself wearing this a little while ago. It is a such a pretty mask.
Really hydrating and generously soaked in a clear serum. Super luxurious product.

SAMPLES!

Sea Siren Cosmetics Sealicious Hand & Foot Scrub (Sample)
Dermal Therapy Heel Balm x2 (Samples)
Dermal Therapy Hand Balm x2 (Samples)
Dermal Therapy Very Dry Skin Cream x2 (Samples)
Dermal Therapy Platinum Heel Balm x2 (Samples)

Watch! - December Empties!
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*All photographs & opinions are all 100% honest & all my own
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

APRIL EMPTIES


~  APRIL EMPTIES!  ~


Another month done and dusted and another bin load jamed packed full of products I've
managed to scrape and queeze every last inch out of and I have to say these last few months of
empties have had me on a pretty good roll!

Since January, so far this year including this month I have already finished up a total of 50 full size
 products and 93 samples! Last year alone I only managed to tally up 74 full sized products
and 65 samples, so I reckon I'm going great guns at surpassing last years tally! Woopee! :)

Let's sort through this months bundle...!

Overview!

Cleansers/Washes/Scrubs -
Dove Go Fresh Moisturising Body Wash 'Cucumber & Green Tea' (Review!) (Buy!)
Dove Essential Nutrients Self-Foaming Cleanser
Dove Essential Nutrients Non Foaming Cleanser
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey & Coriander Bath/Shower Gel
Australian Bush Flower Essences Gentle Everyday Face Wash Serum 'Purifying Evening Rose' (Review!)
Australian Bush Flower Essences Gentle Purifying Mask & Exfoliating Cream
Australian Bush Flower Essences Gentle Everyday Face Wash Serum 'Morning Citrus Dynamis'
ModelCo Exfoliating Cream Facial Scrub (Buy!)
Zk'in Purifying Cleansing Gel x2
Zk'in Calming Cream Cleanser
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Shu Uemura Skin Purifier
Romy Bath/Shower Gel

Moisturisers/Serums -
Pamers Cocoa Butter Formula Intensive Moisturizing Lotion (Buy!)
Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Perfecting Moisturizing Day Cream (Buy!)
Garnier Roll On For Eyes (Buy!)
Garnier Body Tonic Massaging Roller Ball (Buy!
Sugar Baby Beauty Queen Alluring Body Lotion
Gaia Baby Moisturiser (Buy!)
Romy Body Lotion
Mannatech Skin Lotion
Dr.LeWinns Day Cream Moisturiser x2 (Buy!)
QV Sport Moisturiser
Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion (Buy!)
Zk'in Rebalancing Lotion
Zk'in Line Smoothing Serum x2
Zk'in Relief Moisturiser
Australian Bush Flower Essences Travel Day Essence Moisturiser
Australian Bush Flower Essences Soothing Firming Eye Neck Face Gel Calm & Clear
Australian Bush Flower Essences Soothing Body Lotion Evening Rose
Australian Bush Flower Essences Calm & Clear Daily Essence Moisturiser
Australian Bush Flower Essences Body Love Daily Essence Moisturiser
Australian Bush Flower Essences Uplifting Body Lotion Morning Citrus Nynamis
Australian Bush Flower Essences Replenishing Night Cream 
Australian Bush Flower Essences Emergency Daily Essence Moisturiser
Australian Bush Flower Essences Intensive Eye Serum Delicate Skin Treatment
Australian Bush Flower Essences Intensive Hand Cream Beautiful Hands
ModelCo Soothing Moisturiser Day & Night (Buy!)
ModelCo Instant Miracle Booster Skin Brightening & Firming Serum (Buy!)
Jurlique Rose Hand Cream (Buy!)

Hair
Cedel Dry Shampoo (Buy!)
Romy Eucalyptus & Lemongrass Shampoo
Romy Eucalyptus & Lemongrass Conditioner

Dental
Colgate Optic White Toothpaste (Buy!)
Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Mouthwash (Buy!)
Clever White Dissolving Teeth Whitening Strips x2 (Buy!)

 Nails
Avon Pink Nailwear Nail Enamel
BYS Purple Nail Enamel

Randoms
Mavala Eye Make-Up Remover Gel
Aqium Antibacterial Hand Gel (Buy!)

Full Size!
x14

 Samples!
x40

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*Some of these products may have been sent to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & opinions are 100% honest and all my own
*Some affiliate links may be used. (Thank you for helping to support my blog!)

Monday, March 30, 2015

MARCH EMPTIES



~  MARCH EMPTIES  ~

I think I've out done myself this month! If you saw my last month's empties then you know
that I mentioned I thought that was my best month in terms of empty products. However, I believe
this month takes the cake! Move a-side empties, I have loads of newbies to try!

Face -
SkinB5 Skin Purifying Mask (Full Size)
Hydraluron Moisture Boosting Mask (Full Size)
Eve Cosmetics Super Active Primer (Full Size)
Zk'in Certified Organic Line Smoothing Serum (Sample)

Hair -
Pears Clarifyingcare Shampoo (Full Size)
Garnier Olia After-Colour Care Conditioner (Full Size) (Review!)
Fudge Urban Texture Junk Styling Paste (Full Size) (Review!)

Body -
Dove Body Firm Intensive Cellulite Gel-Cream (Full Size)
Hamilton Quadblock Sunscreen (Sample)
QV Sport 3 in 1 Body Wash/Shampoo/Shaving Cream (Sample)

Nails -
(Left to right) Rimmel London Baby Pink Shimmer, Fing'rs Pink, Nailene White, Nailene Clear,
Catwalk Magenta, BYS Pink x2, NYC in Bo Peep & Blush Amour Cosmetics in, yep another pink! (All Full Size!)

I went through all of my nail polish this month and tried to use up as much as I could of my oldest
bottles. These are all pretty much used up or have gone gloopy. Happy to get rid of a decent lot.
The goal is to only have enough that fill my nail polish rack without overflowing....

Done & Dusted!

How did you go with your emties this month?
Do you have any newbies you're dying to try?

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*These products were kindly sent to me for consideration/reivew
*All photographs & opinions are 100% honest and all my own
*Some affiliate links may be used. (Thank you for supporting my blog!)

Saturday, February 28, 2015

FEBRUARY EMPTIES


~ February Empties! ~


Well wasn't that a short month?! I can't believe February is already over. I had forgotten
there was only 28 days this month! I had a questionable looking freakle removed from my
stomach on Friday, so needless to say I am more than happy to let this month go and move on!

I feel like I got through a lot of products this month. Probably more than I ever have,
so I am exciting to bin all of this stuff and start fresh for March and maybe pick up a few
newbies to reward my efforts. Cos that's just what I need.... more stuff!
It's a vicious cycle and a hard core addiction. No, I don't need help.
Much...

Full Size!

Garnier Anti-Ageing Brightening Toner
I have always had good experiences with Garnier products and I loved this one too.
Tightened my pores and removed excess makeup like a pro!

Garnier Fructis Anti-Frizz Smoothing Serum
This reminds me of my L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil as the formula is the same and they
both work brillantly. This is just a slightly more affordable option. I recommend it.
Review! (Buy!)

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo
I liked this, as always it makes my hair feel nice and soft, smooth and moisturised.
I prefer a prettier packaged and more interesting smelling product when it comes
to shampoo though.
Review! (Buy!)

Pantene Pro-V All Day Smooth Light Weight Creme
This product detangles your hair. I didn't really need it, but it was light weight
and made my hair smell nice inbetween washes. (Buy!)

Pure Zone Foot Therapy Exfoliating Foot Scrub
This had a nice and light Tea Tree and Eucalyptus scent to it which was refreshing.
However the 'scrub' was pretty much non exsistent and didn't do a whole lot of scrubbing.

Vaseline Intensive Care Hand & Nail Lotion
My nails tend to split and get quite soft it I don't use some kind of nail hardening
product. This made them much stronger and my skin felt nourished when I used this.

Dove Nourishing Oil Care Nutri-Oil Serum
Much the same as the Garnier Fructis & L'Oreal Extraordinary Oil, this hair serum
combats frizz and makes hair appear shiny and sleek without weighing it down or making
it greasy. Really enjoyed this one as well. (Buy!)

Nailene Clear Top Coat
This was a great clear top coat. Nothing negative to say. Did the job so I would
happily re-purchase. (Buy!)

NP Set Black Mascara
Handy, easy to use mascara. A nice dark black shade with a fuss free wand which
coated my lashes with easy without clumping or drying out. Have used this to death! (Buy!)

Mitchum Pure Fresh Clinical Deodorant
Brilliant deodorant! This reminds me of my all time fav, the Rexona Clinical.
Both give 48hr protection and actually live up to their claims. Worth the exxey price tag!
Review! (Buy!)

Sample Tubes/Bottles!

Goldwell Kerasilk Shampoo & Conditioner
I often get bored using the same shampoo & conditioner every single time I wash my hair,
so I tend to use something different for each wash. This was a nice change and happy to get
rid of a few more sample bottles. This was nice and I would happily purchase full size. 

Joico K-Pak Revitaluxe Treatment
Very luxe to use and I really did notice a difference in my hair straight away after
blow drying. A real hair treat! (Buy!)

Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner
I enjoyed using this along with the shampoo bottle, however I am looking forward to moving
on to another brand for a while.
Review! (Buy!)

Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light Conditioner
Nice, would purchase full size once I run out of the 123,758493 other bottles
of conditioner I currently own. Sheesh! (Buy!)

Nivea Men Clear Effect Gel Moisturiser
Stole this one off hubby who wasn't into using it. The scent was really strong
and manly, but I didn't mind it and the gel texture was fun. It did make my skin
feel a little tight afterwards so I found myself applying a facial moisturiser over the top.

MOR Body Butter in 'Lychee Flower'
Super stong scent, but oh so gorgeous! Beautiful body butter. Want MOR!
(Buy!)

Sample Sachets!

WEN Sweet Almond Mint Cleansing Conditioner
This was my first time using any kind of product from WEN. I received this in a recent
Bellabox and was looking forward to trying it as I've heard rave reviews about it and it is
quite expensive to buy full size. However I couldn't really get into it. It didn't lather which I
perfer when washing my hair. I'm just not into shampoo & conditioners combined.

Ayana Organics Baby Butter
This was a nice and very thick cream. Smelt lovely too.

Maybelline Better Skin Foundation
Already had this full size, but received this in a previous Bellabox.
Love it and use it regularly!
Review! (Buy!)

Natio Renew Line & Wrinkle Day Cream SPF 15
Loved this! I'm not sure how much it did for my lines and wrinkles as it is hard to tell
with a small sachet, however it smelt divine and I enjoyed using it. (Buy!)

Avon Advance Techniques Moroccan Argan Oil
Felt oily in my hands but didn't make my hair oily. I liked this and is the same
as any other hair oil already mentioned in this empties post.

Avon Advance Techniques Daily Shine Conditioner
Had to use this with more conditioner from another bottle as the sachet just didn't
contain enough for one hair wash. But seemed nice enough.

Avon ANEW Vitale Night Cream
I love using night creams, so this was a nice different one to try for a little
change. Would have to use long term to see results though.

Sanctum Hydrating Gel Mask
Use many facial masks this month. Or so it felt! I have been getting into the habit
of lathering one on and then bathing the kids whilst it sits there and dries.
I received this in one of my Beauty Native Boxes which I highly recommend
checking out for some more lovely products like this!

Eslor Firming Collagen Day Cream
Received a few of these samples in one of my Violet Boxes and am really
enjoying the brand.

Eslor Chlorophyll Lifting Mask
Another nice mask which made me feel nice and pampered.
My skin felt so smooth and fresh after this one!

Eslor Botanical Peeling Gel
This gel is actually an exfoliant which I found quite interesting.
I don't think I've ever used a gel the same as this one. An interesting product. 
Again, hard to tell how beneficial it was though with just one sample.

Sukin Purifying Facial Masque
This one was probably my favourite. Sukin is one of my all time fav skin care
brands to date and their masques are worth a try!
Review! (Buy!)

Zk'in Certified Organic Line Smoothing Serum
I have been hearing a lot about this brand lately and was happy to receive a few samples
in my recent Bellabox. This serum was really nice and I am looking forward to using the
second one up!

Total Month's Empties!

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*Some of these products may have been sent to me for consideration/review.
*Some affiliate links may be used. (Thank you for supporting my blog!)

Monday, July 28, 2014

GARNIER OLIA FOLLOW UP




~ Follow Up Reviews ~


- Second time results!
Second Review #Dark Brown 4.0
Following the first time dying my hair with this hair dye in the dark brown 4.0, the second time around was a pretty similar experience.
The colour is almost identical to my natural shade so I have been happy with no noticeable regrowth. I haven't noticed the colour fading at all, which has been excellent. It covered my few stray greys, although when it came time to dye my hair again after a few weeks, some sneaky new ones had suddenly appeared. :*( So I don't know if that is from the dye wearing off, or just new ones growing.
I noticed after this second round, by the time I was ready to dye my hair again and the conditioning cream provided in the box had been long used up, only after using it again did I realize just how much of a difference it makes to my hair!! Looking back over my first video review, I think you can see the difference in my hairs texture before and after dying really obviously. My hair took to it so well, I feel like the no ammonia and flower oils also helped make such a positive difference in the dye itself. My hair became once again super smooth, soft and very shiny and healthy looking! It felt so good! Again I used two boxes to complete the job, using about 3/4 the amount of the second box.
Any slight drips onto my skin didn't stain and simply washed off in the shower. I didn't get light headed or anything like that from the fumes, because there weren't any. No irritation at all and I found it even easier the second time around after already using the product once before.
Super duper impressed & very happy with the results!


- Third time results!
Will Continue To Use!
This is my 3rd and final review as part of the Trial Team for this product. I've now dyed my hair for the 3rd time in the shade 4.0 Dark Brown which is almost exact to my natural shade.
I found for the first time I only used just one box instead of 2 previously as I found the colour hadn't really faded at all and since my roots were almost exact I didn't need much touching up. I did still have the odd grey popping through so I mainly focused on getting as much dye as I could manage soaking into those nasty little hairs!
Throughout this whole experience, since the beginning my hair has remained in a much better, more noticeable condition. I have really noticed the difference at how shinier my hair looks and it just overall feels healthier, I've even received quite a few compliments from family and friends at how good my hair is looking and what I'd done to it!! :D
I would love to see Garnier supply or release a larger tube of the conditioning treatment supplied in the box as I just LOVED it! If I could purchase a larger bottle of it or similar I would use it all the time!
I've decided to keep the upkeep and colour maintenance of my hair with this product as the colour really suits me and my skin tone. I feel like it is a big improvement from the two toned ombre effect I had going on before!
Will continue to use and purchase! LOVE IT! :)
*thumbs up!*

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Garnier Olia



Garnier Olia

Permanent Hair Colour

4.0 Dark Brown

Review!

My hair is naturally quite thick, long and dare I say just beginning to show signs of going grey with the odd stray popping up and giving me a fright every now and again, more often than I'd like actually. So dying my hair has started to become something I would like to do as often as needed to keep it all one colour!
I have recently tried this in the shade 4.0 Dark Brown which is pretty much my natural hair's colour. My hair was slightly ombre and therefore slightly lighter towards the bottom half of my hair from a previous hair dying job some time ago.
I love that this hair dye is much different than any I have ever used.
It contains much friendlier ingredients packed with flower oils (sold me right there!) and no ammonia which I find from past experiences with it in other hair dye to be strong smelling, harsh on the hair and sometimes irritates the skin.
This particular hair dye was so easy to use.
The instructions were clear and simple to follow.
Very uncomplicated with everything clearly labeled and packaged sleek and with class.
My hair took to the formulation of the dye with ease. I had no irritant effects, stinging or burning.
The dye didn't stain my skin or make a lot of mess.
My hair seemed to soak it right in and there results are really quite beautiful.
My hair's overall feeling and look has really transformed into what I feel to be how my hair would be naturally at it's best.
It is so much shinier and smooth.
I feel like the silk and shine multi-application conditioner provided really helped with that along with the actual dye itself.
The few grey hairs I have are completely gone, you would never even know they were ever there. (Thank you!!!) 
I am really, really happy!

Did I happen to mention how my hair smelt like a big bunch of flowers not only during but after the application was completely rinsed out and my hair dried?
Must be all those natural flower oils, how luxurious!
As good as a salon visit, only I get to do it at home! 
Much more convenient!

I used 2 boxes as I mentioned at the start of this review,
my hair goes all the way down my back way past my shoulders and is quite thick and this amount sufficed sufficiently. :)



Watch my video review below!
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