- 3-5 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 10-20 drops of tea tree oil
- 1x bowl
- 1x spoon
All you need to do is take the coconut oil and mix it with the tea tree oil. Coconut oil is solid and liquifies when warmed. I personally like to mix the products together using the back of a spoon and then I will take then solid(ish) coconut oil and massage it into my scalp and during this process it will melt. I spend a few minutes massaging the scalp and then leave the treatment for as long as possible. And after a couple of hours, I wash out the oils using my regular shampoo (make sure you rinse your hair well, otherwise you’ll be left with super greasy hair) and then dry my hair thoroughly.
Say hello to my much loved LORAC Pro Palette, the most versatile pre-made palette I own. The palette has 16 shadows, half matte and half shimmer and has recently become one of my most used eyeshadow palettes. It’s not like any other palette I own and I feel a little guilty having neglected my MAC eyeshadow palettes recently; two of my most treasured items in my makeup collection. But, the colour selection, pigmentation and blendability have made this palette an absolute dream to use on a daily basis.
The palette is packaged in slim cardboard with a rubbery NARS like texture and is much smaller than the Urban Decay Naked palettes. Talking of which, I would defiantly consider this palette over the Urban Decay Naked 1 Palette, as the LORAC palette has much more variety (mix of shimmer and matte), cool and warm shades and rather than just being your standard neutral palette with a mix of beiges, LORAC has thrown in a couple of bolder shades too! What’s not to love?
The shadows overall have good pigmentation, although a couple of the matte shades do need a little more work (‘White' & ‘Cream'). I have read a few reviews that mention how the shadows are chalky, but I disagree, the shadows are almost a creamy powdery texture and I actually don’t get any fall out from any of the shades, other than ‘Champagne’ which is a little gritty. You actually get more fallout onto the palette itself, so avoid rubbing your brush into the shade, pat your brush instead, then tap away any excess. The shadows are extremely easy to blend and the mattes and shimmers work together like a dream. And in terms of longevity, I don’t experience any creasing, with or without a primer and they last on average 5-8hours.
Now, I want to address that before I owned this palette, for me it was all about shimmer. And upon first inspection, I presumed my favourite colour from the palette would be ‘Nude', however I have fallen in love with the matte eyeshadows and a couple of the bolder shades in this palette. Previously I have never taken much interest in matte eyeshadows, but this palette has converted me! I love ‘Taupe' in particular, especially when worn in the crease, with 'Lt Pink' or ‘Cream' on the lid (you can see me wearing this here). In terms of the shimmery shades, ‘Pewter’ a beautiful taupe shade and ‘Garnet’ a rustic red orange, pack a punch or two and look beautiful when worn all over the lid, with a little of my trusty ’Taupe’ in the crease. You can also use the matte brown shades for your eyebrows and ‘White’,’Cream’ and ‘Lt Pink’ are great for highlighting especially when wet - I like to do this using a bit of MAC fix+.
Overall, the LORAC Pro Palette is versatile and is quite simply wonderful (and I may have recently got hold of the LORAC Mega Pro Palette!!). Now, I wouldn’t rave about a product you can’t necessarily get your hands on here in the UK, so I have done a little research for you all: This palette is available on the UK version of Amazon here, but retails with P&P at £62. However, when bought from the US version of Amazon here, it would cost you just £46.36 ($70.25) including P&P and import fees. It might take 8-14 business days to arrive but it is well worth the wait!
What palette do you reach for on a regular basis?
It’s safe to say we all love a good pamper and I for one love a good face mask. So when I was given the
Thirstymud as the name would suggest, is a hydrating treatment labelled as a 'Thirst-Quenching hit in a jar’. It promises to instantly moisturise your skin, to hydrate, restore, replenish, soothe and calm your skin upon application. This mask can be used in three ways; you can sleep in it, leave it on, or rinse it off. I personally like to use hydration masks overnight, as I feel they work much better this way, brining a whole new meaning to 'beauty sleep'!
Thirstymud as the name would suggest, is a hydrating treatment labelled as a 'Thirst-Quenching hit in a jar’. It promises to instantly moisturise your skin, to hydrate, restore, replenish, soothe and calm your skin upon application. This mask can be used in three ways; you can sleep in it, leave it on, or rinse it off. I personally like to use hydration masks overnight, as I feel they work much better this way, brining a whole new meaning to 'beauty sleep'!
I will begin by saying part of me didn’t want to like this mask, but it applies to the skin beautifully unlike any other
mask I have ever tried. It’s a little thicker than your regular moisturiser,
but is really lightweight on the skin. It feels smooth and fresh when applied
and it does have a subtle sensation much like when I apply Hydraluron, but without the
stickiness. Don’t be fooled by the colour of the mask, it actually
applies translucent and smells very subtly of coconut and reminds me a little
like Palmer’s Coca Butter Body Lotion. On application I noticed my skin
instantly looked plumper and fine lines, pores and redness was visibly reduced.
And by morning my skin felt super nourished, dewy, hydrated and
healthier. Not to mention, my skincare products and makeup applies much nicer the morning after having used this mask!
Some of the ingrediants include; Hyaluronic
Acid delivers deep hydration for a more youthful appearance, Citric
Acid illuminates skin for an instant dewy glow, Olive
Leaf (grounded) delivers natural, moisturising fatty acid to maintain moisture, Apple
extracts will moisturise and nourish dull complexion, Micro
HydraClay™ traps and retain moisture multiple times its weight to reveal silky
soft skin, Coconut
Oil provides immediate skin conditioning, Orange
Blossom Honey provides energised radiance and Ginger
Root detoxifies skin for a healthy complexion.
Overall I love the packaging, from the way it is boxed
to the colour. However, if I’m going to be super picky, I think it’s a shame it
is in a jar, as every time I dip my fingers into it, I’m inviting
bacteria into the jar. I would rate this mask above other hydration masks I
have tried, including the Drink Up Intensive Mask by Origins. Price is
certainly the downfall of this product at £49.99, a little more product
and better packaging would help me feel a lot better about the price. That’s why part of me didn’t really want to love this product! But having
said that, I do think I would purchase this product, call me a fool, but
I think I may have found a winner!
I recommend this product to those of you with
dehydrated/dry or ageing skin with a little more money to spend. If you are
still curious about this mask and want to try before you buy, you can buy a sample pack here, or you can buy a gift set that includes a trio of the GLAMGLOW facial treatments; Youthmud 15g, Supermud 15g and Thirstymud 50g for the price of one at £49.99.
What’s your favourite hydrating mask?
Emily
Emily
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