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The Tresemme Volume and Fullness Conditioner leaves hair tangle free and easy to comb. My hair was more voluminous as well as soft and shiny after using this, and my natural wave reappeared, which was exciting. With thicker looking hair, there’s more styling options. l felt my short hair was transformed from thin and dull to fuller, healthier and well moisturised hair. It is salon quality with multi vitamins and coconut oil added, and no nasty parabens, alcohol or dyes. Only a small amount from the pump top is needed to be effective, and the big bottle means it lasts a long time. The fact the bottle is made from recycled plastic, Peta approved (not tested on animals) and made in Australia is so impressive from an ethical and environmental standpoint. The price is budget friendly which means great hair at the minimum cost around. I’m glad l got to trial this product as l haven’t used Tresemme for a few years, and this was a reminder of it’s great quality products.

This salon quality shampoo with coconut oil, multi vitamins and zero parabens or drying alcohol leaves my hair very shiny, light and bouncy and fuller bodied. Also, it’s brought out the natural waves in my hair which is cool. l feel l have more styling options when using this as my hair is thicker and there seems to be more l can do with it. The big bottle seems never ending, but you only need a little from the pump top on your palm to create a lather. I found l pumped out too much sometimes, so go gentle. It contains vitamin B5 and collagen to add volume so you can style in more ways. l tend to stick to the same style as my hair is thin, but this gives more options and l love the extra volumed hair look. Extra points to this shampoo being Peta approved (not tested on animals) and the bottle being made with recycled plastic.

I got to trial the Maybelline New York Total Temptation mascara and I must say it was a joy. It’s a great product that comes in a chunky, lightweight light-pink wand so it’s easy to grabout of any dark-lined handbag. Easy to twist the wand off and apply. It didn’t cling in clumps to my eyelashes and left a lovely smooth, voluminous layer of black with the help of the Maybelline’s new fluffy brush. I felt more confident wearing this mascara with my thicker-looking lashes. Thankfully it stayed on and was long lasting for many hours. No bleeding either during my usage so that’s a plus. No stain marks on my face before heading out. It fits well together with the other Total Temptation products and is a great new addition to my makeup kit. The mascara didn’t cause my lashes to stick to my skin either, so all round an effective durable mascara.

I’ve been enjoying trialling the Maybelline New York Total Temptation Brow Definer. It comes in a cute nude shade perfect for your handbag. With my fair hair it really accentuates my brows and brings them into focus, highlighting my eyes. I received the medium brown shade – it took a few tries to acclimatise to as it’s so different from my natural colour but soon I was loving it. The colour is spread easily with the spoolie brush at the other end of the pencil. The pencil lid was stuck and took a lot of coaxing to take off – hopefully not a common problem with this product. This product gave me confidence in my appearance on nights out, and helped me glam up and take pride in my appearance. I really enjoy using it. There’s no skin irritation, so it’s perfect. You may have to reapply it to keep the colour.

This palette of eyes shadows and highlighters is exactly what I need. It simplifies applying eye makeup with easy steps on the back. So if you’re a makeup novice or like a quick guide to application, it’s ideal. It essentially gives you 2 looks, and shows you where to apply each colour on your eyelids. This eased a lot of my stress and guaranteed a fantastic look in the end. I applied it with my finger – no applicator is included – which was okay. Ideally an applicator should be included in a pack I think for ease of use. However it applied well and lasted a few hours. I particularly liked the mix of matte and sparkly colours, to enhance the impact of the look. It comes in a compact size that’s easy to slip in a day bag. It was easy to wash off afterwards and didn’t stick too harshly to the skin.

I got to review the Super Stay Matte Ink lipstick as part of the BH trial team, which was exciting. I am using the Dreamer shade, a muted pink. Think Khloe Kardashian’s usual lip colour, if you follow the Kardashians. I adore the colour, not too in-your-face and so easy to wear. My lips look fuller and more attractive while wearing it, and I feel radiant and more self-assured in my presentation as well. It comes in a sturdy tube; the wand is strong, not flimsy. I would advise to apply only a thin layer though as this really stains the lips – it really does last the 16 hours as advertised. This is the one downside of this lipstick - the difficulty removing the stain. However, it’s such a great product overall with smooth easy application and looks fantastic. that I can overlook this. Besides the colour, the other major benefit is that there’s no nasty taste, as so often happens with lip balms and lipsticks. It has a pleasant, gentle taste on application, and after a while you’re unaware of it. You don’t have to worry about wiping it off when eating also, so it removes that self consciousness factor of “is my lippy still on?”

I was part of the trial team for Trilogy Sensitive Very Gentle Restoring Oil and am glad as it’s a great oil that instantly left me with baby smooth skin! A big self esteem booster if you tend to have rough, bumpy blemished skin. The 2 to 3 drops recommended are easy to dispense and absorb quickly into the skin, leading to softer skin and less visible wrinkles. I needed an extra few drops to cover all my skin as it doesn’t spread much. The smell is the same as Trilogy’s equivalent mask which wasn’t too nice, however l didn’t catch the scent on my skin, so it’s a pleasant experience. There’s a lot of oils on the market but this one contains all natural organic ingredients and is not tested on animals. It contains apricot, maqui berry and buckthorn. It’s definitely a product worth using regularly or daily to give your skin pep and soften those wrinkles.

This Trilogy Sensitive Very Gentle Hydra mask comes in a beautiful glass jar with pink labelling and is a perfect small neat size to whip in a bag and use away from home. The yellow mask feels cool and refreshing on the skin and after use my skin was silky smooth and softer than usual. The smell was a slight turn-off, but if you’re after a fragrance-free mask the natural ingredients could cancel that out. Personally, I like a nice scent, even if it’s subtle. It is not tested on animals, so good for your skin and the environment. The box has a scraper included for easy, gentle removal of mask after the 15 minutes. After use, my skin definitely felt more hydrated and protected, and my skin was glowing which helped my confidence. It would definitely calm stressed, inflamed skin with the natural maqui berry, sweet almond and SyriCalm.

I trialled Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Repair Fibre Therapy Bond Restore Conditioner as part of the Beauty Heaven trial team. The bottle is a brilliant purple and gold, so it is very attractive on any store’s shelf. The conditioner is really effective in giving hair an extra boost and detangling it exceptionally, so you’re ready for a quick comb through. With just a small amount, it feels smooth and silky on the hair and doesn’t take long to work its magic. It has a subtle, pleasant scent that stays around after rinsing, and leaves my hair soft and more manageable. Thus I go about my day with more confidence. It boasts liquid keratin and omegaplex to give long lasting protection against weak hair. It’s brought out the natural wave and bounce in my hair, as well as rinsing it of dirt and debris. It is a product I will continue to use.

I got to trial Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Repair Fibre Therapy Bond Restore Shampoo as part of the trial team. The bottle would stand out on any shelf to me as its royal purple and gold with a black lid. My hair feels silky smooth and clean after using this product for a few weeks. It’s helped detangle and kept my hair easier to manage so I can maintain a busy, active lifestyle with confidence and less hair worries. It takes the hassle out of haircare. Just with this shampoo (and its accompanying conditioner), it’s possible to have presentable hair for longer, without extra hair treatments. It has a subtle pleasant fragrance, feels nice as its massaged into the scalp, and importantly, is easy to dispense from the bottle. It has Omegaplex properties and liquid keratin to repair damaged hair and protect against future hair damage from heavy use of styling and colour products.