Haul and First Impressions

Monday 27 October 2014


This past week or two I have purchased a few products that I have been wanting to try for a while now. I have tried all these products for just over a week now and so I wanted to share my thoughts on them with you. And I mean who doesn't love reading about a good little haul, I know I do.

Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo and Conditioner  by OGX
I had never tried this brand of haircare but I have friends who absolutely love OGX products. So I thought with summer around the corner I should get a summer scented shampoo and conditioner, and for me that means coconut. The nourishing range claims to 'leave your hair feeling moisturised, glowing and super soft'. I think overall these products do produce the promised results, but I will have to us it for a bit longer to see just how much I like the shampoo and conditionerOne thing I would say is that the shampoo gives a really deep and full cleanse, getting rid of any dirt or in my case dry shampoo that might be on the scalp. 

Hydrating Mask by Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden is a brand I had always wanted to try. I think every beauty blogger has Elizabeth Arden products and what can I say, I wanted to join the club. I love the packaging of this product. The tube has a screw top, making it is simple and effective. The formula is thick but glides quit easily over the skin. I left this on for 10 minutes and then washed it all off with warm handfuls of water. I think this did moisturise my skin but I didn't notice a huge change.

Apocalips in the shade 502 Stellar by Rimmel
I love the Apocalips range by Rimmel. As lip lacquers go these are amazing value for money. The doe-foot applicator makes for perfect lines and well defined lips. I find this lacquer lasts for ages on me, doesn't dehydrate my lips and best of all if you want to apply more throughout the day you can with no weird patches or issues. The colour Stellar is amazing! It is a bright coral red/watermelon shade. You can apply this thickly and get a real wow affect or just use a little and rub it with your finger for a more subtle look. 

Super Stay 24HR Concealer by Maybelline
I love Maybelline concealers. I find that their formulas work really well with my skin type. I wanted to try this one because it claimed to work for 24 hours. I have been using this concealer for just over a week and so far I love it. It hasn't caused any skin irritation and covers blemishes and dark under eye circles really well. It is a creamy rich formula and I find that less is more with this one. I dab the tiniest amount onto each blemish and use the warmth of my ring finger to blend it in. I have the lightest shade and so far I find that this concealer works really well for me.

The Falsies Big Eyes by Maybelline
This mascara comes with a wand for the top lashes and a wand for the bottom lashes and I picked up the waterproof version. I wanted to try this because I love the original Falsies. I was a bit disappointed with this mascara. I don't like the formula of this one as much and I find the packaging a bit odd to use and work with. I do really love the effect this mascara gives the lower lashes. The little wand allows for coating each lower lash really well, with no clumps. Overall though I think I prefer the original Falsies mascara.


Have you guys tried any of these products or made a little haul recently? Let me know!
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- C

  1. When I first read that you bought the shampoo and conditioner for summer I checked the date of the post to see if it was an old post, but then I remembered that you live in Australia haha. Great great reviews, I must try the shampoo and conditioner, I love all of their products!

    Bea xx Classy and Trendy

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    1. Haha! I have done the same :) Thanks Bea xx

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  2. That coconut milk shampoo looks awesome! Thanks for the reviews, it is good to read these before buying a product :)

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    1. It is lovely :) I am glad you liked it xx

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  3. I use that shampoo and conditioner a lot! Definitely felt a difference in my hair after some uses! Great reviews of the other products!

    Denise
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    1. Thank you Denise :) Hopefully I will find it works as well for me xx

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  4. I love the coconut milk from OGX, and also the Moroccan oil too from them! I haven't tried any maybelline mascars for a while, but I heard the rocket was really good so I may pick that up sometime!

    Macarons and Mischief

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    1. I almost got the Moroccan oil one :) I actually didn't like Maybelline the Rocket, but I know others love it. xx

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  5. I must try that shampoo and conditioner! I mean coconut scented and it hydrates your hair?! That's fab!
    Also, I love Maybelline concealers, I have been using one for a while and it's my fave! I can't remember the name now though!
    I also wanted to try that version of the falsies but your review's just put me a bit off! Maybe I'll get it for my lower lashes because I always find it hard to coat them properly with standard mascara!

    xx

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    1. My thoughts exactly, love a bit of coconut :) Maybe just don't get the waterproof version? The formula will probably be better. xx

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  6. Oh wow I have never used that hair products before, they not available where I live. I adore the Rimmel lippies they are amazing

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    1. That is a shame! I love Rimmel lip products so much :)
      Of course, I will check out your blog. xx

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  7. Hi dear, i love Rimmel lipgloss, the colour is very nice!
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  8. that shampoo and conditioner looks promising. thanks for the great review <3

    xx Janelle
    Styles & Prints

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  9. Hmm.. I think I'll try that concealer as I've been looking for a good, affordable one. ;)

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    1. I really like it. Let me know how you like it if you do get it :) xx

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  10. I love OGX but I've never tried their coconut range - I've had the one in the teal bottle, can't remember which one it was, I think something to do with smoothing and straightening?

    I've never tried a rimmel mascara before, it's a pity it was a disappointment for you!

    Corinne x
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    1. I can picture the OGX range you are talking about but can't remember the name either, haha :)
      If you are going to try a Rimmel mascara I couldn't recommend the original Falsies highly enough, xx

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  11. Awesome haul! I wanna try the mascara, shampoo and conditioner. Too bad we dont have those here in the Philippines.


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  12. Some fab products here, great haul doll x

    The Belle Narrative

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  13. I've never tried OGX but I've heard a lot about them! The apocalypse is such a gorgeous colour!

    India / Touchscreens & Beautyqueens

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  14. Really great post because I am often looking for new products to try. The only one I have tried here is Apocalips and I was happy with it. I tried both red and a deep pink.

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    1. Thanks Imogen :) Same, I love reading hauls and getting ideas, xx

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  15. i've always passed up on OGX but i see them all the time!! might be the time to change up my shampoo and conditioner to try those out!

    Animated Confessions

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  16. Great post! I really like OGX products, I have a sensitive scalp so I can't use most products but these ones are fine and really good.

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    1. I have sensitive skin too :) I find it so hard to find products that don't aggravate my scalp.
      Thanks for your lovely comment. xx

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  17. Oh I love the nourishing shampoo and conditioners! I frequently get the argan oil (the blue one) version and I lovee it! Definitely recommend it if you haven't tried it!

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    1. Yeah I really want to try that one next, thanks for the recommendation :) xx

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  19. I love your post! Love the coconut milk shampoo and conditioner. I'd like to get them but I'm afraid that here in Poland we don't have these product, we have similar but not these:(...

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    1. Thank you so much! That is such a shame :( xx

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  20. It is such a gorgeous colour :) I will let you guys know if I like the mask or not.
    Just a little recommendation, the Origins drink up over night mask works really well for me when winter is approaching. I find in the morning my skin is really well hydrated and plump. Maybe see if you can get a sample :)
    xx

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  21. Wow – I love the pictures! Want all this stuff, too. You’re making me jealous!
    Also the design of your whole blog is really pretty, girl! ♥
    I’m following you via gfc & look forward for your next post. You’re great – keep going!
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    1. Thank you so much! I love your blog by the way :)
      I have followed you back, xx

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  22. Thanks for commenting on my post, I'm including you in my favourites post which will be up next week. I'd love it if you did the favourites tag that I've recently done? xoxo

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    1. Yay, I am so excited, thank you so much :) I will definitely do the tag, it will be up on Monday.
      Thanks again xx

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  23. I'll have to try that shampoo and conditioner!! On my blog I nominated you for the "Lovely Blog Award" - if you want to participate have a look at the rules here.. http://www.travelust.ca/2014/10/one-lovely-blog-award.html :)

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    1. Thank you so much! I will check it out :) xx

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  24. Thanks for commenting on some of my posts, I can't wait to read your tag. Make sure to stay in contact x

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  25. Haha, I am just working on it now :) Absolutely xx

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  26. I've tried Organix products before but didn't really get along with them, I should definitely give them a second chance though because everyone seems to love them! I haven't tried any of the other products you mentioned but I am a big fan of Maybelline mascaras (and I have some hauls up on my blog if you're interested) xx

    Angelica // One Little Vice

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    1. I am using the coconut one and I don't really love it. I think if you want to try one get the Argan oil one, people seem to really like that one. I will be sure to check out your blog :) xx

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  27. I adore your blog, it's so pretty. Stellar is stunning and I love apocalips by rimmel too

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    1. Thank you! It really is a gorgeous colour and formula xx

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  28. I haven't tried any of these products but would like to try the OGX haircare. I posted a Sephora US haul in October on my blog if you fancy a read!

    Alexandra
    Glam O’Clock | Beauty Blog

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  29. I love the apocolips range! They're such great quality

    Emma emhasrednails

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