I'm not usually in the habit of telling people to outright buy something, but ladies (and long haired gents if you're out there too), this is something to take note of.
The Ojon Revitalizing Mist is marketed as a hydrating detangling spray but honestly, it is so much more than that. I spotted this while perusing the Ojon counter last month looking for a product that would reduce frizz and static (for some reason my hair gets a little Monica Geller in the Summer) without leaving things looking limp and greasy as so many defrizzing products unfortunately do. The formula is half oil, half liquid conditioner which after a quick shake combine to form a weightless boost of moisture that can be sprayed into wet hair before blow drying or just whenever you fancy to smooth down flyaways without sacrificing any texture or volume.
I'm more than often guilty of buying a product purely because it smells good and this was no exception, except 'good' doesn't quite do it justice. This will make your hair smell like you've been sitting on a tropical beach, watching the Sun set and sipping a cocktail right out of a coconut - do I need to be more descriptive? The scent lingers for so long too that I'd even consider adding 'hair perfume' to the list of it's many uses and have been spraying in liberally when theres no time for a shampoo to freshen things up.
Whether my hair is being unruly, needs some moisture or I just want it to smell darn good, this is the only product I've been reaching for. The only problem I'm faced with now is how quickly I can see myself going through a bottle!
Despite being a well documented lipstick fan there are sometimes days when I just don't feel like wearing anything - mostly when either my make up is taking a turn for the minimal side or if I know I'm about to tuck into a massive burger without a single regard for elegance and would rather not have it smeared all over my chin.
Unfortunately not being blessed with perfectly even lips I often feel like I'm going bare when theres a zero product situation, but I've recently found that a combination of lip balm and liner - in particular the NUXE Reve de Miel offering and the Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat in Pink Venus, to be the perfect way to correct my wonky lips and add a touch of colour. The lip pencil is one of those Holy Grail 'my lips but better' shades and blends into the balm to give a sheer wash of pink that, thanks to the matte finish of both products, imitates that natural texture of my lips perfectly. The waxy formula also sticks around for hours while the balm keeps everything hydrated for a simple but polished pout, giving the illusion that you're wearing nothing at all.
I've been a big fan of the 'barely there' nail so far this year and haven't really been fussed with any new shades making their way into my collection unless hailing somewhere from the beige or neutral family. I've been enjoying the simple approach and a manicure that lasts twice as long - fellow lazy nail painters out there, aren't nudes just the best for disguising chips?
That being said however, as soon as March rolled around a subconscious part of my brain started chanting the word 'pastels' over and over again. They're unavoidable for Spring and among quite a few new launches from various brands this month it's the Barry M Gelly Shine range* that caught my eye.
I've talked about this line quite a bit before and hands down think it's one of the best formulas on the nail polish market. Opaque in two coats, glossy like no other and some serious durability all bundled up in one little bottle that will cost you no more than £3.99. Unsurprisingly their pastel offerings have fast become some of my favourites ever with three shades in the range - Sugar Apple, a perfect mint green that in my opinion gives the great Essie Mint Candy Apple a run for it's money, Rose Hip - a sweet and subtel baby pink and Huckleberry which currently sits on the top spot as my favourite of the three - I'm a sucker for anything powder blue at the moment, hello next Zara purchase, and this works perfectly with the monochrome outfits I've been wearing recently (my wardrobe could really do with a Spring update too). If only there were more shades!
I've been gradually edging my way back into the eyeliner crowd recently, being particularly partial to a slick of the Bourjois Liner Feutre in Noir Moka, a brown liquid as apposed to the usual black which defines well but with a softer edge. As with any liner though, when alone I still feel like something's missing. This is where MAC Soba comes in.
A mostly matte 'one sweep wonder' shade, it sits somewhere between a mustard yellow and a neutral beige with just the smallest touch of a finely milled gold shimmer running through. I find this works best when patted over the top of a creamy base - my pick being the Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Painterly, also from MAC, with either a flat brush or fingers (who would have thought you'd see the day!) then the edges softened with a fluffy blending brush. It's the perfect partner to any liner, adding just a hint of warmth and definition without overshadowing the main event.
