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Tried and Tested: KeraStraight Moisture Enhance Shampoo, Conditioner and Moisture Mist

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If you read my posts regularly then you will remember that I tried Kerastraight Volume Enhance range a few months ago. I just came back from my honeymoon in Asia in tropics so my hair got quite dry and unmanageable. As a result, I decided to try some other products from KeraStraight but this time from their Moisture Enhance range.

Brand:

KeraStraight is a British company, launched 7 years ago, in 2009. It produces innovative hair repairing treatments and products in addition to the award-winning KS Ultimate treatment that repairs and straightens hair at the same time. The range consists of some quick-fix 30-day treatments, luxurious supporting shampoos and conditioners and a small range of highly innovative styling products.

Products:

As my hair lacked moisture after 3 weeks in tropics I choose few products from the KeraStraight Moisture range as they focus on straightening and repair.

KERASTRAIGHT MOISTURE ENHANCE SHAMPOO 250ML

To start with I washed my hair with the KeraStraight Moisture Enhance Shampoo. It treats hair to a deliver hydration and to maximize the benefits and longevity of my KeraStraight treatment that I had at the beginning of December.

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KERASTRAIGHT MOISTURE ENHANCE CONDITIONER 250ML

After I washed and rinsed my hair, it was time to apply some KeraStraight Moisture Enhance Conditioner. It contains essential hair care moisturisers, proteins and pro-vitamin B5 to hydrate and revitalise hair.

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KERASTRAIGHT STYLE MOISTURE MIST 250ML

Lastly, once my hair was washed and towel dried I applied some KeraStraight Moisture Mist. This great product feeds your hair with incredible moisture without overloading. It also contains heat protection and delivers lightweight hold with remarkable softness to your hair.

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Results:

I love my new KeraStraight Moisture Enhance range as after I used it my hair was frizz-free, shiny, smooth and looked extremely healthy.  What’s more, KeraStraight range is free from harmful chemicals you just know that it gets the best natural ingredients available.

I really like KeraStraight products and would recommend them to anyone who cares for their hair. What are you waiting for? It is the time to unlock your hair’s gorgeous potential.

Website:

https://www.kerastraight.com

I hope that you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

 

Tried and Tested: Paul Mitchell new TEA TREE SCALP CARE range

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As some of you might know, I love trying new beauty products. I recently discovered a great new TEA TREE SCALP CARE range from Paul Mitchell.

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I have heard recently that healthy hair and its growth is dependent on a healthy scalp. The new Paul Mitchell’s Tea Tree Scalp Care range is designed to give you a thicker and fuller hair while at the same time slowing down the process of hair thinning.

I decided to try all 3 products from this range:

1. TEA Tree SCALP CARE ANTI-THINNING SHAMPOO. This great shampoo is sulfate-free and gently removes impurities to prime the scalp. It contains the Regeniplex blend consisting of Kakadu plum, pea peptides, clover flower, turmeric and ginseng to stimulate the scalp and provide fuller, thicker hair. Size: 300 ml.

2. TEA Tree SCALP CARE ANTI-THINNING CONDITIONER. This amazing lightweight conditioner not only smells great but it also detangles fine and fragile hair. The Regeniplex blend used in shampoo is also included in this strengthening product. Size: 300 ml.

3. TEA Tree SCALP CARE ANTI-THINNING TONIC. This product should be used twice a day in order to create an optimal scalp environment for thicker, stronger, fuller hair. This tonic also contains Regeniplex blend and its main aim is to help increase hair density and encourage healthy hair growth.

Result:

I’ve been using the whole range for 2 weeks and my hair definitely feels fuller and stronger. If you need to give your hair some extra boost than you should definitely try this scalp care range as a seasonal treat for your locks.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and tested: KeraStraight Intense Boost Protein 30 Day Conditioning Treatment

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As you probably remember, I recently tried a few haircare products from the KeraStraight Volume Enhance range. I liked them so much that I decided to try a signature KeraStraight Intense Boost Protein 30 Day Conditioning Treatment at Trevor Sorbie salon in Covent Garden in London.

Do you struggle with hair that is:

  • Dry / Damaged?
  • Curly / Wavy / Frizzy?
  • Too Thick / Takes Too Long?
  • or all of the above?

If your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’, than you should definitely give this express treatment a go. KeraStraight Intense Boost Protein Treatment contains the most advanced proteins and lightweight moisture encapsulation on the market today to repair and rehydrate hair from the inside out.

Treatment:

My KeraStraight treatment took only around 35 minutes. My hairdresser started it with washing my hair and then he applied KeraStraight Protein mask and dried my hair as the mask is heat activated. Once my hair was dried he rinsed off the mask and blow-dried my hair.

Result:

I loved the results of my KeraStraight Intense Boost Protein Treatment. My hair feels stronger, healthier and is definitely more manageable now. KeraStraight treatment is a perfect solution for everyone who finds their hair hard to manage and wants to give their hair some intensive repair and boost. I would definitely want to try more KeraStraight treatments soon!

You can see the results of my treatment on the picture below:

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Price:

Price of this treatment depends on your hair length, area etc. You can find a KeraStraight Salon near you by clicking the link listed below:

https://www.kerastraight.com/pages/find-a-salon?locale=en

I hope that you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and Tested: Eyelash extensions at Yasmin Tans & Lashes in London

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In preparation to my honeymoon I decided to have eyelash extensions to help me look my best, even when I am bare faced. I was recommended to visit Yasmin Tans & Lashes run by an expert spray tan artist and eyelash extension specialist. She has over 5 years experience in the beauty industry and she has recently opened her own tanning and eyelash studio. It is located at Reveal Salon which is just around a corner from Farringdon station and within close proximity of Chancery Lane station and Barbican station.

When I arrived at Reveal Salon I was welcomed by a receptionist and a few minutes later Yasmin invited me to come to her room. She was extremely friendly, smiley and she prides herself in being an absolute perfectionist. She is a fully qualified, highly experienced Lash Technician and she guarantees her clients absolutely no damage to their natural lashes.

Treatment:

The treatment takes around 1.5 hours and it lifts the natural lashes from the root creating extra length and volume to your natural eyelashes without the use of extensions, adhesive or mascara. You can see my before & after photo below:

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Result:

I love my eyelash extensions. They are perfect for opening up the appearance of your eyes. As the effects last for up to 6 weeks these eyelash extensions are great for everyday, special occasions and holidays. Having them done is the perfect way to achieve long lasting, glamorous lashes without the need for mascara!

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If you wish to try them then Yasmin gave me a discount code for £20 off to all my readers. Please insert 1stclasslouge while checking out to benefit from this discount. 

You can book your appointments here.

Address:

Yasmin Tans & Lashes
11 Eagle Court,
Farringdon, London, EC1M 5QD

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

 

Tried and Tested: Laila London Clay Mask With Lavender & Chamomile

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This week I would like to tell you about the Clay Mask with Healing Bentonite Aztec Clec with Lavender and Chamomile from Laila London.

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Brand:

Laila London is the leading brand for natural tooth whitening powder and skin care products made entirely in the UK. LAILA products are formulated without parabens, mineral oils, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, urea, DEA, TEA or phthalates. Laila London products are:

  • Highest quality and purity of botanicals from sustainable locations worldwide.
  • Certified Organic and Therapeutic Grade essential oils.
  • Certified lead-free and metal-free herbs.
  • Free of any and all chemicals, synthetic preservatives, parabens, GMO’s, artificial scents, colors and dyes.
  • Cruelty free—non-harming to any living being.
  • Ethically handmade and produced.
  • Recyclable, eco-friendly glass packaging.

Product:

Laila London Clay Mask with Healing Bentonite Aztec Clec with Lavender and Chamomile is 100 % natural and hand crafted in London. This clay mask is highly effective at detoxifying the skin and promoting overall natural beauty and health. This clay mask draws excess oils and toxins to the surface of your skin, boosts circulation to tighten the skin and stimulate blood flow, and removes dead skin cells that can clog pores. It is hypoallergenic and free of additives, fragrances and animal products.

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Ingredients:

Laila London Clay Mask with  with Lavender and Chamomile is based on the purest Bentonite Clay, lavender and chamomile available. It is a unique clay due to its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals and impurities. It contains:

  • Calcium Bentonite Clay Powder
  • Organic Lavender
  • Organic Chamomile

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Texture and Application:

Laila London Clay Mask with Healing Bentonite Aztec Clec with Lavender and Chamomile is finely milled into flour texture. It comes with a wooden spatula which I used to measure how much mask I should mix with the water. Once my mask mixture was ready, it had mud texture and I applied it to my face and neck for 20 minutes.

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Result:

When I removed Laila London clay mask from my skin was smooth, radiant and felt incredibly clean of all impurities.  If you are looking for spa quality masks for home use then you should definitely try this great mask. I really like Laila London products as they are made of the highest quality, natural ingredients and they are very affordable so I hope to try some more in the near future.

Price:

£16 for a jar.

Website:

www.lailalondon.com You can also buy it from Boots throughout the UK and Amazon.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and Tested: Laila London 100% Natural Organic Activated Charcoal Tooth Whitening Powder

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This week I would like to tell you about the natural tooth whitening powder from Laila London.

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Brand:

Laila London is the leading brand for natural tooth whitening powder and skin care products made entirely in the UK. I came across its 100% Natural Organic Activated Charcoal Tooth Whitening Powder on Amazon where it was No1 in teeth whitening and beauty product. As I recently had my teeth whitened and wanted to keep the results for longer so it was a no brainer and I decided to try it.

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Product:

Laila London 100% Natural Organic Activated Charcoal Tooth Whitening Powder is a natural solution to promote healthy teeth and gums without any toxic ingredients, preservatives, foaming agents, fluoride or artificial colors. Its formula aims to give you clean and healthy teeth and freshen breath.

Ingredients:

I read on Laila London’s website that: ‘The main ingredient in Laila tooth powder is Coconut Shell Activated Charcoal know for tooth whitening and removing impurities.’

In addition product contains:

  • Activated Charcoal – to remove toxins.
  • White Kaolin Clay – that helps to whiten and polish teeth.
  • Calcium Powder – to provide minerals and whiten.
  • Cinnamon – to discourage bacterial growth in the mouth.
  • Peppermint – to soothe the gums and freshen breath.
  • Lemon powder – to freshen breath.

Result:

Laila London 100% Natural Organic Activated Charcoal Tooth Whitening Powder really works. I’ve been using it for slightly over 2 weeks and my teeth looks whiter and healthier. In addition, it freshens my breath and I love the fact that it is 100% natural so it doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients.

Price:

£10 for a jar.
Website:

www.lailalondon.com You can also buy it from Boots throughout the UK and Amazon.

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and Tested: Joan Collins Timeless Beauty Make-up range

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As some of you know, a couple of months ago, I reviewed some body care products from Joan Collins Timeless Beauty range.

As I really liked their textures and how they looked on my bathroom shelf, I decided to try some make-up from Dame Joan Collins.

I ordered some foundation, concealer and a combined bronzer & lipstick palette.

So how is Jane Collins’s make-up range?

I applied FIRST BASE foundation after my regular Laura Mercier make-up primer. The formula of this skincare foundation includes Hyaluronic Acid & UV filters and is completely paraben free.

FIRST BASE has a light to medium coverage and natural finish. My skin looked smooth, flawless and radiant.

Next step, was to cover some small irregularities using FADE TO PERFECT Concealer. What I really liked about this product is that it can be used all over the face so you do not need to buy two concealers. Firstly, I used it under my eyes to reduce dark circles. Subsequently, I used it to cover any imperfections in the skin. It has a great velvety texture is easily blended.

After I applied some loose powder, it was finally try the SUMMER KISS COMPACT DUO Lipstick & Bronzer. It is definitely my favorite product from Joan Collins’s range.

The bronzer made my skin look fresh, relaxed and I looked like I just came back from the holidays. DIVINE LIPS Lipstick added some more glamour to my look. I absolutely love, love, love the packaging. Both products are placed in a totally glamorous, golden, luxurious Compact.

I finished my look with one of my Dior eyeshadow palettes. I hope that you like it!

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Pauline

Tried and Tested: KeraStraight Volume Enhancing Shampoo, Conditioner and Style Root Lift Spray Gel

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I have recently came a new range of haircare products called KeraStraight. As I straighten my hair quite often I decided to give it a go.

Brand:

KeraStraight is a British company, launched 7 years ago in 2009. It produces innovative hair repairing treatments and products in addition to the award-winning KS Ultimate treatment that repairs and straightens hair at the same time. The range consists of some quick-fix 30-day treatments, luxurious supporting shampoos and conditioners and a small range of highly innovative styling products.

Why should you use KeraStraight:

According to the producer, the range:

  • Is suitable for all hair types
  • Straightens & repairs simultaneously
  • Eliminates frizz
  • Strengthens hair, to the very last tip
  • Is humidity resistant
  • Is Formaldehyde free

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Products:

KeraStraight products focus on straightening and repair. I have fine hair so I ordered these 3 products from KeraStraight website to add some extra volume and strength:

  • KeraStraight Volume Enhance Shampoo

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This shampoo contains a blend of volumising and conditioning ingredients as well as a specially formulated KS Complex. This innovative compound, made from African and Amazonian fruit and plant extracts, protects against environmental stresses, helping you benefit from longer-lasting flawless results.

  • KeraStraight Volume Enhance Conditioner

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I used KeraStraight Volume Enhance Conditioner after shampooing my hair with the shampoo from the same range. It is made from a luxurious blend of natural conditioning ingredients, proteins and essential volumising ingredient pro-vitamin B5 in addition to the specially formulated KS Complex.

What I really loved about this conditioner was the fact that its natural ingredients help to detangle hair and protect it against breakage.

  • KeraStraight Style Root Lift Spray Gel

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Once my hair was freshly washed, it was time to style it J I used the KeraStraight Style Root Lift Spray Gel. This product builds incredible body and strength. It has heat-activated proteins that expand within the structure of the hair as it dries, delivering extra volume, strength, hold and support.

Results:

All KeraStraight products are designed to maximise the longevity and benefits of KeraStraight treatments. Even though, I never had KeraStraight treatment, after I used the products, my hair looked thicker, fuller and seemed stronger. In addition it was straight, soft and manageable. As KeraStraight range is free from harmful chemicals you just know that it gets the best natural ingredients available.

I will definitely want to try some other KeraStraight products in the future!

I hope that you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and tested: Nugg 8 Piece Ultimate Multi-Masking Set

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As some of you know, I recently got married. I will be going for my honeymoon in December so I am trying to prepare my holiday-size friendly set of beauty products. I came across a luxurious mini-masks from nugg that aimed to help hydrate, soothe, and refresh the appearance of your skin.

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‘nugg’ is renowned as the face mask authority and cutting edge technology that ensures your skin is nourished with only the finest, over 90% naturally derived ingredients.

The nugg set I received is perfect if you wish to try some different types of face masks in small, travel friendly packaging. It contains:

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  • 1 x Deep Cleansing Face Mask (10ml) – to help you give your complexion a deep clean and the appearance of a shine. Definitely my favourite mini mask as I have a combibation skin. It removed the excess oil from my face and my complezion was left shine-free.
  • 1 x Exfoliating Face Mask (10ml) – exfoliating mask pod to help your skin look smooth and clear. Amazing if you do not want to carry both exfoliator and mask with you as it combines the power from both products.
  • 1 x Hydrating Face Mask (10ml) – moisturising mask pod to help revitalise dry and dehydrated skin.
  • 1 x Anti-Aging Face Mask (10ml) – mask pod to help revitalise mature skin and add some extra radiance to your skin. Great for the days when your skin feels dehydrated.
  • 1 x Soothing Face Mask (10ml) – a soothing mask helping to balance and hydrate troubled or sensitive skin
  • 1 x Revitalizing Face Mask (10ml) – to help you achieve the appearance of a vibrant, radiant skin.
  • 1 x Intense Boosting Lip Mask (7g) – a 100% natural and vegan lip mask to help hydrate and soften your lips. I applied it to my lips for 20 minutes and my lips felt extremely sofy and plump afterwards.

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  • 1 x De-Puff Eye Mask with 6 Under Eye Pads (1.3ml) – it contains 93% natural ingredients and it will help to hydrate, soothe signs of puffiness and rejuvenate the skin for a refreshed look and feel.

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Verdict:

I really enjoyed using nugg masks. I will definitely take them with me on my honeymoon and any other trips when I need to control the amount of products (and their weight)!

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline

Tried and Tested: ‘TEN EFFECTS’ Timeless Beauty Skin Treat & Make-up Fixer, JoanCollins

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As some of you might remember, I have recently tried the ‘I AM WOMAN’ Dry Oil Body Polish from Joan Collins. I really enjoyed using this product thus I decided to try some more products from Timeless Beauty Collection.

This week, I would like to tell you about TEN EFFECTS Skin Treat & Make-up Fixer.

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Ten Effects revolutionary skin treat & make-up fixer aims to revise and rejuvenate your skin whilst at the same time setting make-up in place. It is a luxurious product that uses a unique blend of 7 natural ingredients:

  • Allantoin  that exfoliates and rejuvenates,
  • Red Algae Gel and Frescolat MGA that calms and soothes irritation,
  • Organic Rose Water  that tightens pores and reduces redness,
  • Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerine that hydrate, moisturise and diminish the appearance of fine lines,
  • Vitamin E that protects and revises skin.

Application:

This 7 in one product comes in a travel friendly bottle with spray. I used one spritz over my make-up. It locked my make-up in place to create long-lasting and flawless coverage. It can be used anytime morning or night and if you use it regularly then it will add some extra radiance, hydration. As I have a combination skin, I really like that Joan Collins’s Ten Effects not only fixes my make-up but also minimises my pores and tones my skin due to a pH balancing layer.

Skin type:

Joan Collins Ten Effects revolutionary skin treat & make-up fixer has been formulated for all skin types.

Price:

£20.00 for 100ml

Website:

Joan Collins Ten Effects revolutionary skin treat & make-up fixer is available at:

www.joancollinsbeauty.com

I hope you enjoyed reading this review!

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Pauline