Batiste Dry Shampoo - Fruity & Cheeky Cherry // Review

This Batiste dry shampoo claims to 'banish oily roots, giving dull lifeless hair the makeover it needs without any water. A quick burst revitalises hair, adds body and texture and leaves it feeling clean and fresh too.'

I don't often use dry shampoo, but in emergency situations where I don't have time to wash my hair or feel I need some extra volume, I find dry shampoo the easiest solution. I have used a couple of other Batiste dry shampoo formulas in the past but was drawn to the 'fruity & cheeky cherry' scent of this one. The scent is nice, albeit the standard artificial cherry smell found in sweets and fizzy drinks. I didn't find the scent too overpowering which was an added bonus. 

In terms of eliminating oils in the hair it does a good job. I found that the product left my hair feeling fresh without an overly powdery finish. The only downside of this product is that in my dark brown hair it can leave a white powdery cast - not very attractive! To over come this I would recommend using minimal product and making sure to brush it through thoroughly after applying. Though if you are blonde I'm sure that you would not have this issue. 

To me there is nothing better than washing your hair with regular shampoo and water, but I think Batiste's dry shampoos are a great easy solution at a very reasonable price.

Batiste dry shampoos are priced at £2.99 for 200ml and are available from both Boots and Superdrug stores as well as supermarkets. A full list of retailers can be found on the Batiste website. Have you tried any Batiste products?

Timotei Pure Shampoo // Review

I was looking for a new shampoo and as I am getting ever increasingly aware of the amount of chemicals that I'm using in my products, wanted to find one with no added parabens. Whilst supermarket shopping I noticed that Timotei (a brand that I have little experience with in the past) had brought out a new range of shampoos and conditioners called 'Pure'. On further inspection I saw that the range contained 0% silicones, parabens or colourants so I thought I'd give the shampoo a try!

Before using the product I was a little concerned that perhaps the lack of chemicals would make the shampoo un-foamy and leave my hair feeling unsatisfactionally clean. But I needn't have worried! This shampoo is lovely, really lovely in fact. It makes my hair feel really clean with a fresh organic green tea leaf scent. It is a clear liquid that foams wonderfully as any regular shampoo does and leaves my hair feeling really clean and refreshed. Overall I am thoroughly impressed by this shampoo and will definitely be keeping a look out for other products in the range. 

I would recommend this shampoo to anyone trying to avoid those pesky parabens, and those who aren't! Either way it is a nice clarifying shampoo that I would happily repurchase. The Timotei Pure shampoo is £2.99 for 400ml and is available from supermarkets and Superdrug stores.

Barry M Lipstick in 147 Peachy Pink // Review

This is a lipstick that I've had in my collection for a while now but never really worn. I re-discovered it the other day and thought I'd write a post about it as it's the perfect peachy coral colour for spring.

The colour is a lovely peachy pink (as the name suggests) and has a really pretty 1960s matte vibe to it. However, being quite matte this lipstick can be difficult to apply and easily highlights any dry areas on the lips. I found the best way to apply this lipstick is to pat it into the lips creating a stain with lots of lip balm underneath. 

Although not as moisturising as some other Barry M lipsticks this can be easily solved with a good lip balm. I think that this peach colour is quite unique and has great pigmentation for the price. The Barry M lipsticks cost £4.49 and are available from Boots and Superdrug stores as well as the Barry M website.