Essence Colour & Go Nail Polish in 174 Purple Sugar

prettymom • 2014-09-27 • Comments (0)

I love Essence nail polishes. They’re cheap. They can last at 3-4 days with minor housework done with minimal chipping. Most don’t require top coat to stay shiny (I’m lazy and would love not doing the extra final step). The wide brush makes it easy to apply. And oh, did I say they’re cheap?

Essence Colour & Go Nail Polish in 174 Purple Sugar. It’s a pretty pinky purply shade, a perfect color for spring!

Besides it’s color of the year. Based on my research, it’s officially called Radiant Orchid. “A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emnates great joy, love and health.”

Dirty Works Coconut Body Butter

Body

prettymom • 2014-09-25 • Comments (0)

Previously I posted review of affordable body scrubs by Dirty Works, which I was quite impressed. In general, I’m easily impressed with anything cheap and good. Here’s another product from the range that I purchased with the scrubs a while ago when it was discounted from the already affordable price tag.

Dirty Works That Fiji Feeling Coconut Body Butter. I can’t remember the exact price but it’s under A$10.

L’Oreal Paris Excellence Creme in 5.6 Rich Auburn

Hair

prettymom • 2014-09-23 • Comment (1)

I desperately needed to cover greys that has grown about almost an inch. After previous failed attempt, I decided to used something that’s known to work in the past. Well, most permanent colors I’ve used work great with grey coverages. It was unfortunate it didn’t work last time.

L’Oreal Paris Excellence Creme hair color in 5.6 Rich Auburn. This normally RRP at A$19.95. As usual, I bought it when it was discounted to A$10. I can’t remember where I bought it. I usually stock up hair colors when they’re discounted at stores like Chemist Warehouse or Priceline, or any pharmacies.

I’ve used hair color from this range in the past, but I can’t remember if I have previously used this shade.

I think this has been repackaged because I don’t recall it had a protective serum. See the small tube in the front row in above photo? That. It’s the step 1, to be applied on ‘fragile’ parts of hair (ie lengths and ends), and to be left in while applying the hair color.

Schwarzkopf Ultimate Colour Multi-Usage Permanent Colour Foam in 400 Dark Brown

Hair

prettymom • 2014-09-16 • Comments (2)

Those who color their hair will always face roots a few weeks after application and it’s more noticeable if the shades of the color is obviously different from your natural shade. I rarely do root touch-ups since most home colors require mixing and I’m too lazy to do divide the proportions of developer vs hair color for multiple usage.

I’ve been eyeing on Schwarzkopf Ultimate Colour. I was attracted to the point that it can be used multiple times and no mixing required. How easy and convenient does it sound?!

I finally bought it when it was its turn discounted to $10 at Chemist Warehouse a while ago. This normally RRP at A$19.99.

The content is minimal. An instruction leaflet, the color foam and conditioner. Gloves not included.

Look Good… Feel Better – Lipsticks and My Story

Beauty • Personal

prettymom • 2014-09-11 • Comments (2)

Last week I participated #7daysoflipstick tag on Instagram, where you post selfies wearing bright bold lips everyday of the week. It was Dream Week 2014 campaign / challenge to raise awareness and funds for Look Good… Feel Better program to help cancer patients to attend workshops to help them to boost their confidence and well being.

During that week, with every lipstick sold at major department stores $1 will be donated. Since I’m in tight-ass mode, I find that direct donation is more practical, and that funds home-delivered box to help those who are unable to attend the workshop.

There have been various challenges on Twitter and Instagram and it was the first time I participated from beginning to the end. After all, it for a period of 7 days. It’s not hard. (To see what lipsticks I wore, scroll to the end of the post.)

The #7daysoflipstick tag on Instagram is quite successful online event, because it caught my attention. I have been living under a rock. Prior to this I have never heard of such organization nor there exists such programs.

As someone who battled cancer, I’m glad there are organizations doing wonderful things to help cancer patients.