Monthly Favourites : March

This month has been one of few discoveries and, rather than clamber around my room trying to add to the list, I decided to keep this post honest and stick to the small selection of beauty items that have stood out this month. Despite being a few, this is still a list of beauty gems; including a face lift in a bottle, the cult eyeshadow brush and my answer to long, luscious locks. 

1. Tropic Organic Facial Elixir Oil

Not only will this golden bottle make a luxurious addition to your dressing table, but it will also work wonders on the appearance of your skin. Encased inside is a silky combination of plant oils that work in harmony to improve tone and texture. I rub a couple of drops into my face before I go to sleep and I wake up with a noticeably hydrated complexion. Over time it claims to reveal younger looking skin, a realistic expectation after the improvement I have witnessed in the short space of time I have been using it.

Whilst £30 can initially sound a little pricy, you receive a large 50ml bottle that you can rely on not to run out anytime soon. Furthermore it is crammed full of 100% natural, plant derived ingredients to repair, nourish and maintain youthful, healthy looking skin.

2. MAC 217 Brush

Few will be a stranger to the MAC 217; the cult brush for seamlessly blending out your eyeshadow. This month I finally invested in my very own and I have been falling head over heals for  its magical blending powers ever since. It has entirely transformed the application and appearance of my eyeshadow and my collection would now seem incomplete without it. If you are ever to invest in only one high end brush, I would without a doubt suggest you make this a priority. It is entirely versatile and can be used to seamlessly blend anything from eyeshadows to concealer and creams.

3. L’Oreal Elvive Triple Restore Shampoo and Conditioner

As someone that is in a constant battle with their locks; I am happy to have finally found a shampoo and conditioner that have improved the situation. As well as the usual frizz and dry ends, I have also been struggling with fragile hair that is shedding at a rate to cause panic. However, this strengthening duo not only nourishes my hair but has stopped the shedding and leaves it silky soft, weightless and volumised. I can see myself remaining loyal to this pair for quite sometime.

I hope you enjoyed this short but sweet monthly favourites and I would love to know the beauty items that have caught your attention this month.

Devon

xoxo

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Haircare : 5 Steps to Luscious Locks

As a girl that has always dreamed of a ponytail worthy of Disney Princess status, I am constantly trying to keep my locks in the best condition possible. I struggle with fragile hair that seems to be constantly shedding; however I have a few tricks that I use to keep my hair nourished, thick and looking healthy.

1. Clean and Condition

Good hair all starts with a good shampoo and conditioner. I am currently obsessed with the L’Oreal Paris Elvive Triple Resist; specifically made to strengthen weak hair from root to tip. This is an amazing duo, not only is my hair left smelling amazing but it is soft and thoroughly nourished without feeling weighed down. I would recommend these to anyone with limp hair looking to add thickness and strength as this is the perfect starting point for improving the condition. 

2. Detangle and Protect

I leave my hair up in towel after I’ve washed it and instead of rubbing, I gently squeeze sections at a time. I then always use a conditioning and protecting spray. A long-time favourite of mine is the Lee Stafford Hair Growth Leave In Treatment; a leave-in conditioner to strengthen and encourage growth by feeding your hair a powerhouse of follicle-fuelling proteins. It is a lightweight spray and leaves my hair feeling incredibly soft and thick.

3. Tangle Teaser

I never brush my hair when in the shower as this is when it is is at its weakest and most prone to falling out. I simply smooth the conditioner through with my hands. I then use my Tangle Teaser Aqua Splash to brush my towel dried hair after I have sprayed it with a leave-in treatment. This brush helps to gently detangle without ripping my hair out; like I often find when battling with a normal brush through my unruly mane. 

4. Nourish with Oil

I have always been an advocate that the secret to good hair is a good oil. This doesn't have to break the bank, the Organix Extra Strength Moroccan Argan Oil has been a constant favourite of mine and is entirely affordable at just £6.99. I love adding this through the mid length and ends of my hair after I have brushed it. This leaves them feeling soft, protects against damage and I now have thick rather than split ends. 

5. No Heat

The final step I take in protecting my hair, is using as little heat on it as possible. I allow the majority of my hair to air dry and then use a hairdryer on the lowest setting to style around my face. I rarely use my straighteners these days and if I do it is only on small sections where my hair has dried in its signature awkward wave. I do not need to worry too much whenever I do use heat as the conditioning spray and oil work wonders as a protectant. 

I hope this handful of hair care tips help anyone else struggling with unruly locks. I would love to hear how you care for your hair in the comments below. You can also get in touch over Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Thanks for reading!

Devon

xoxo


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