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BIG Lush shampoo

12/20/2014

I used to be a huge LUSH fan when they didn't have it in our country yet. I was always excited and couldn't wait to go on a trip and I was always wishing they would have a LUSH over there, so I could discover some new products.

When they started having stores in Belgium, the fun kind of disappeared for me. Too bad, because they have the greatest products and their shops smell like candyland.

After a few years of refusing to go there, a friend of mine started working in their Antwerp based store. She insisted on me for visiting her so she could tell me about her favorite products.

And yes, I did bring home one of those products: the BIG sea salt shampoo. It really contains crumbly things inside haha! And it works as some kind of scrub to make your hair extra clean. When I use it, it really makes a ie-oe-ie-oe sound like you're rubbing something :)

When she opened the jar to let me smell the shampoo, I was sold in one sec. Oh my, this one smells soooooo good! You don't need that much for washing your hair, so that's a good thing too.

It should give your hair the surf effect. Though I do not believe products can do that to my hair, I do feel a difference in its structure. No, I don't look like a surf babe, but that would be a miracle with my always way too flat hair... It's kind of like the Bumble and Bumble surf products but a bit more subtle.

Pro's

Con's

Scent
Hair feels very clean
Shiny hair
The feeling of having more volume
You don't need much so it lasts long
It doesn't make my hair greasy!

Normally, you can't use it each time you wash your hair...
Makes my hair feel heavy after a while

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Born Pretty Eye things

12/2/2014

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Some of you might already know Born Pretty Store. They are kind of HUGE when it comes to low-priced make-up products. And yes, when I say low-priced, I mean really cheap!

I always order my nail art decoration on this webshop. Like dotting tools, studs, stamps, nail polish, nail polish remover pens, nail drying spray,...

So when they asked me to try out some beauty products, I couldn't refuse of course! I think their products have an amazing quality for its price.

I tried out their Long lash mascara and waterproof black eyeliner.

long Lash mascara

Let's start with the mascara :) When I first saw the packaging design, I immediately had to think about the Topshop makeup. But I don't mind, I think it's a cool, fresh design. I love the matte aspect it has.

About the brush: it's a very fine brush. Just to be clear, if you're looking for an all dramatic look mascara, this is NOT the mascara you need. This one is PERFECT for daily wear.
When we look closer to the brush, we can see it's that kind of brush that really keeps your lashes apart and makes them look LONGER, not thicker.

You will really love the effect it brings when you want a normal, daywear mascara. It gives the whole black effect, makes your lashes look very long and keeps them separated.

I always compare every mascara to the one I use all days: Lancôme Hypnôse Doll Eyes.
But you can't compare this one to the Doll Eyes mascara. It's just not as dramatic.

What's also quite important when using a mascara, is if it removes easily. I must say, this one needs a lot of make-up remover to get rid of it all... I know my Dolls Eyes also needs a lot of remover, it's kind of the same. I'm used to using a lot of remover, but I don't know if that's normal haha!

Beilei waterproof eyepencil

I ordered this eye pencil to use under my eyes. I don't like all black eye pencil and that's why I'm happy this one has a grey tone in it. It's just what I wanted, because I always use dark grey under my eyes.

As you can see on my hand, it's not dramatic black. Just black with a grey tone.
It's a very easy pencil, you have to "roll" it open, like a lipstick. I always like using those kind of pencils, because you don't have to sharpen them, it just happens automatically haha!

On one side, you have a blending sponge, on the other side you can find the pencil. Very compact, very handy & easy to use. You can't do anything wrong with buying this pencil. It's totally worth its price.
You can shop the pencil right here.

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