Review| ColourPop Lippie Stix in Taurus

beauty 7:55 PM

Hey everyone!
It's that time of the year when elsewhere in the world, people are layering up, carving pumpkins, and hunting for the best halloween costumes. I'm thinking Dolores from WestWorld or Eleven from Stranger Things or maybe an avocado, yes I actually found one online, would be the best this year. Okay, getting derailed here but everyone seems to be enjoying everything about this autumnal season. Yes, we don't experience autumn here in Sri Lanka, but still it shouldn't keep us from getting in on the A/W 2017 trends, and creating fall makeup looks, right? I feel like I really come alive during autumn, it's my favourite season especially when it comes to makeup as I get to wear my bold purples and brown lipsticks. One such lippie I've been enjoying, and personally thinks that it fits the season perfectly is the Lippie Stix in Taurus. This was created in collaboration with KathleenLights on YouTube. I love watching her makeup and haul videos online, and I think she kind of nailed the warm brown lip colour with this one.

Price: $5.00

Claims:

Get one swipe pigmentation in a full-coverage, matte finish in a super comfortable formula loaded with skin-loving ingredients like Shea butter and Vitamin E.Super long-wearing, ultra comfortable, and loaded with pigment.

A matte mid-tone yellow brown

Packaging:

The lippie stix comes in a box which bears the ColourPop logo and the name of the product in holographic silver print, with the name of the shade and formula on the side. The sleek white tube packaging of the product itself bears both the ColourPop logo and the name of the product in holographic silver print. The name of the shade and formula is at the bottom which is coloured in the same shade as the lipstick, so it makes it easy to find if you have quite a collection. The lipstick is a slanted oval as opposed to the classic tear drop shape.

Wear:

There is a distinct scent in the product that I can't quite describe, but it fades with time. In terms of colour, I think the shade is a true warm rusty-brown. It certainly is a unique colour, which in my opinion is perfect for autumn. The claim of being 'loaded with pigment' is very true, there was no patchiness in application and it offered coverage in one swipe.

In terms of the claim that is it 'matte', I find that this is bordering on satin finish as it doesn't completely dry down and it retains a slight sheen on the lips. It is very creamy, and applies with such ease it seems like butter, yes really. There was no tugging or pulling on the lips which is great. The formula is indeed ultra comfortable. On to the cons, this lipstick does transfer. After a breakfast of Topz Creamy Chicken noodles (you've got to try this if you haven't already), I noticed that the lipstick wore off on the inside of the lips. Re-application wasn't an issue, as the formula is so creamy. In general, it stays put for around 4 hours on my lips.

Would I recommend it?:

If you're looking for a shade of lipstick fit for autumn, with a comfortable formula that is not matte and retains a sheen then this one is definitely worth getting.

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ColourPop Lippie Stix in Taurus

Let me know what you think of the ColourPop Lippie Stix in Taurus. If you've tried it, feel free to leave a comment down below.

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New Release by The Body Shop| Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub

beauty 8:13 PM

Hello everyone!

As you may have seen from the Instagram stories on Tuesday evening, I attended yet another amazing event organised by The Body Shop Sri Lanka. The focus of the event was on hair care and their new releases, particularly the Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub. Mr. Alex Fleming from Alex Hair Salon was present at the event, and offered very valuable advice on hair care and maintenance.

Note: All of The Body Shop products are cruelty-free, and the products listed below are formulated without silicones.

Info-graphic credit: The Body Shop

Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub

To start off, the Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Cleansing Hair Scrub is a delightful addition to the Fuji Green Tea range. To be honest, I've never tried a hair scrub before, so I was intrigued by the product. Mr. Alex explained the amount of damage that a day out can do, what with all the sweat, dust and pollution. This is precisely why we need a hair scrub. This scrub contains a blend of Japanese green tea, mint menthol, salt crystals and honey.

Claims:

For normal to oily hair and scalp

Gently massage to remove impurities and reduce build-up on hair

Hair feels clean and purified with a healthy-looking shine

This can replace shampoo in your shower routine for days when you need a thorough cleanse.

I tested this product yesterday, yes, despite how chilly the weather is at the moment. There's no better feeling than having a nice refreshing shower, and curling up in bed with a hot cup of tea and a good book, or in my case a FRIENDS marathon. This hair scrub has a refreshing and sharp scent, and the formula is thick and granulated, so you need the slightest amount to cleanse and scrub. As Mr. Alex explained, I scooped up some of the product and mixed with water, and formed a rich lather and applied on to the hair. According to his experience most of us, myself included, tend to take product straight on to the palm and apply it right away onto the top of the head without diluting. I didn't quite realise how damaging this is to the scalp. This time, I made sure that I diluted with water and then I gently massaged in the product to work its magic, and this it did. My hair felt clean, really clean and refreshed after using this. Of course I would have to test the product out for a lot longer before I can give you a full review, but on first try, this really did impress me.

Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Purifying Shampoo

Claims:

For normal hair

Refreshes and purifies the hair and scalp

Formulated without colourants

I haven't tested out this product yet, so I will keep you all updated on how it is. However, I imagine this is just as refreshing as the hair scrub as it contains green tea. Moreover, this will be perfect for those of you who experience your hair hair getting greasy very quickly. Keep in mind that this too needs to be diluted before applying on the hair and you can gently massage the scalp to really allow the product to cleanse effectively. You can use this interchangeably with another shampoo, which is what I intend on doing, as I already love the Ginger shampoo.

Fuji Green Tea Refreshingly Hydrating Conditioner

Claims:

For normal hair

Refreshes and hydrates the hair and scalp

Along with the hair scrub as a replacement for shampoo, I tested out this conditioner yesterday. Another great tip by Mr. Alex was to not apply conditioner on hair with water dripping. I am definitely guilty of doing this. It might seem like common sense to you to squeeze out the excess water to minimize product wastage, but I, of course, am too busy singing Taylor Swift songs, pretending I'm performing at the Madison Square Garden whilst in the shower to have paid attention. So yesterday I took his advice and removed excess water and applied the conditioner to my hair from the middle portion to the tips, and then proceeded to use whatever product that was remaining on my palm on the roots of the hair (the newer hair). I don't quite know if it is because of this tip, the conditioner itself, or the mix of both, but my hair is incredibly smooth and I am living for this. The conditioner is very hydrating on its own, and has a mild green tea scent which is not overpowering which I appreciate. On first try, this product receives two-thumbs-up from me.

Mr. Alex talking about the Ginger shampoo

Among other hair care products were the Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo and Conditioner, and the Ginger Anti-dandruff scalp care Shampoo which had a fresh new packaging. The ginger shampoo and banana conditioner are what I've been using thus far, as I've mentioned on my Shower Essentials post.