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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Review: Platinum Strength

My hair is very important to me. So when I find something that I like, I want to share the good news of tidings and great joy.
Review TRESemme Platinum Strength
Shampoo (Far left), Conditioner (Middle), Deep Conditioning Treatment

I purchased the shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner first when they discontinued one of my favorite shampoos. I thought I would give it a whirl.

The best part of any TRESemme shampoo/conditioner is the amount of product you get for CHEAP.

Shampoo and conditioner 25 fl oz. Deep Conditioner 6 fl oz. 
TRESemme Platinum Strength Strengthening Shampoo
The shampoo is good at cleaning my hair and making it feel healthy. I can tell a difference in my hair's texture when I rinse the product out of my hair almost instantly. I mostly bought it because during the summer my hair lives in a ponytail holder or has some sort of sea salt or scrunch spray because I hate heat styling my hair when it's SO humid. I use this shampoo after I use a clarifying shampoo to remove any product in my hair. This way I ensure that my hair is clean, really clean. Hair doesn't get weighed down and after using it, my brush goes through my hair with ease. I don't use this every time I step in the shower cause I feel it would be a little too much. (I rotate my shower products so my hair doesn't get used to one thing too quickly.) 

Would you repurchase: Yes
TRESemme Platinum Strength Strengthening Conditioner
This is the main conditioner I am using right now. I love what it has done for my hair. My hair is softer and shinny. I like the scent as it's not overly obnoxious and just plain smells good. One thing I do with any conditioner is I put it on and leave it in for about 2-3 minutes. To me, this is the best way to get the most out of it. It has helped my hair not be as damaged and I have avoided a trip to the salon because of how it is helping my ends. I am growing my hair out, and it helps my hair stay healthy. 

Would you repurchase: Yes
TRESemme Platinum Strength Renewing Deep Conditioning Treatment
The deep conditioner WAS awesome...when I first used it. I used it with my clarifying shampoo and Platinum strength shampoo. My hair was the best it ever looked when I got out of the shower. It didn't make my hair overly greasy the next day. It was really good. Then I continued to use it. I wanted to get those same results I had gotten the first day (obviously). It's not too much to ask. Is it? Well, it never happened. I got instantly annoyed. I switched to the regular conditioner and used the deep conditioner up to use it up. It only took me to use the hair mask up to realize that I got a better deep condition treatment from the regular conditioner by leaving it in my hair for about 5 minutes. I don't see the difference between the regular conditioner and the deep stuff. It's the same consistency just in a smaller tube. My Aussie 3 minute miracle does more of a deep condition than that stuff will.

Would you repurchase: NO.

Overall

  • The line has helped with my hair damage
  • The deep conditioner is the regular conditioner in a smaller tube. 
  • Hair feels healthier without weighing it down
  • Smells good (always a plus)

Please tell me I am the only person who thought that the deep conditioner was not good.

Thank goodness I loved the shampoo/conditioner so the line wasn't a total waste.


Friday, April 19, 2013

Review: Rimmel London BB Cream

Time to jump on the beauty product bandwagon.

Introducing drugstore BB creams.

I am a foundation girl and always have been. To be quite honest, the idea of a cream on my face that has the possibilities of replacing my foundation freaked me out. I like my foundation. I like the "junk" on my face to be covered so no one has to see it, including me.

So  when BB creams came out on the market and took over, I was fine with it but I couldn't find one that I liked in the drugstore. I am not about to pay $30-$40 for one product at the makeup counter. Never have and never will. I like my products readily available at any Target or Walmart. Word!

But then Rimmel introduced their new contribution to the world of drugstore BB creams and I became a very happy girl.


BB Cream SPF 25


Primes, Moisturizes, Minimizes Pores, Conceals, Covers, Smoothes, Mattifies, Brightens, and helps Protect.

Pros
  • I love using this product when I am at home and running errands. 
  • Light/Medium coverage compared to drugstore foundations.  
  • SPF 25
  • When you apply a powder over the BB cream it doesn't get shiny throughout the day
  • Matches my skin tone very well
  • Doesn't get heavy 
  • Don't need a lot of product to cover your entire face. Little goes a long way
Cons
  • Looks streaky when applied with fingers. (I have to apply with a foundation sponge)
  • Need to use a concealer with it to make sure my "junk" is covered. 
Side note: 
Junk-(n) /jÉ™NGk/ acne, acne scaring, facial volcanoes, explosions on face 

Overall, I love this product. I rarely reach for my foundations anymore. 

Grade A-


Have you seen the make-up look using Rimmel BB Cream