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Do women still sleep with their hair in rollers? I bought my Lady Jayne Slumber Net for a different purpose. After a period of sickbed confinement due to migraines, I awoke with my past waist-length hair tangled into a single dreadlock. I customarily plait my hair for bed, but any uneven tug on my scalp can aggravate a migraine, so I unconsciously pull my hair free. After many months, I have almost untangled the mess, but sleeping throughout this detangling process has had challenges - I'm an unusually restless sleeper! I plait any free strands & pop this slumber net on top, followed by my handmade satin sleeping bonnet. Zero points for style, haha! But it's practical. The slumber net is so effective that I bought a second one to keep as a spare; yet after wearing the first net to bed nightly for many months, the elastic still retains a strong hold: The spare is there for when I need it.

I have The Kind Collective Hero Brow Gel 2-in-1 in Medium Brown. The shade suits my level 6 ash-brown hair well. The gel formula sets my brows in place without sweating or smudging; however, it sometimes appears dry by the end of the day - although I'm yet to experience any flakiness. I don't wear makeup daily - just a few times a week when I go out. Nevertheless, I have noticed a modest increase in new brow growth. That was unexpected as I overplucked in the '90s & I have Hashimoto's (thyroid) disease, which inhibits brow growth, so I consider any new growth a bonus. The applicator wand has a weird ball shape, which I didn't have much faith in, so I had planned to use a separate spoolie. Surprisingly, the applicator works a treat at depositing the perfect amount of product & brushing it through evenly. DEFINITE REPURCHASE! Made in Australia! PAO 12M. Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M. INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Mica, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Cera, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Pullulan, Shorea Robusta Resin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Kaolin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Caprylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Trehalose, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil. May contain: CI 77491 (Iron Oxides), CI 77492 (Iron Oxides), CI 77499 (Iron Oxides).

I used Nivea Double Effect Violet Senses Roll-On Deodorant during autumn & the start of summer in Sydney. While this deodorant has a pleasant floral scent, I doubt I'd have identified any notes of violet if not for the name. The double effect mentioned refers to deodorising & soothing sensitive or irritated skin. As I've had laser hair removal on my armpits (highly recommended!), I no longer shave, & so I can't comment on its soothing claims. I tested the 48-hour protection from odour while I was sick in bed with a migraine: it did not live up to this claim, although I didn't smell completely feral, as expected. I did not experience any wetness or white stains from this deodorant. Overall, it's slightly better than average & smells lovely, but I'm disappointed it doesn't smell more like violets. REPURCHASE? Possibly in the midseasons, as I'm not confident it would hold up to the height of Sydney's summer. Made in Thailand. INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Aluminum Chlorohydrate, PPG-25, Stearyl Ether, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Parfum, Persea Gratissima Oil, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Benzyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone.

I'm grateful to have won an 85mL bottle of Australian Jojoba, plus The Jojoba Company's Ultimate Serum & Youth Potion in a Beautyheaven competition. I trialled each product separately & then used all three together. The Jojoba Company's Australian Jojoba is superior to other jojobas I've tried! Perhaps it's due to their use of Australian Wadi-Wadi jojoba; maybe it's their process of filtering it 14 times - it's most likely this combination of factors that makes it more effective than other brands of jojoba. The general rule of thumb with facial oils is the darker the oil, the more potent it is - this jojoba is a vivid yellow. The pump dispenses enough jojoba to spread across my face, neck & décolletage. Others may use jojoba on their body or hair. Daily use has not triggered my blemish-prone skin - it leaves my whole complexion looking bright & feeling nourished. I highly recommend it & intend to repurchase it in future. Australian-made & owned. PAO 24M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil.

The Jojoba Company's Ultimate Youth Potion is one of the best serums I've tried! I'm grateful to have won this Youth Potion plus The Jojoba Company's Ultimate Serum & pure Jojoba in a Beautyheaven competition. I trialled each product separately & then used all three together. The sturdy clear glass bottle holds a yellow serum with a noticeable but pleasant scent & a light oil feel, yet it sinks into my skin quickly without leaving a greasy residue. My skin is blemish-prone, but I've used this Youth Potion daily without issue. The gold-tone pump dispenses a small quantity of serum, yet it's sufficient for my whole face. It makes a marvelous primer: my sunscreen or foundation glides on effortlessly after application. After prolonged use, my skin appears noticeably firmer. Australian-made & owned. PAO 12M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil Esters*, Squalene*, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate*, Leptospermum Scoparium (Manuka) Branch/Leaf Oil, Tilia Cordata (Linden Blossom) Oil, Phytosterols*, Tocopherol*. *Components of L22.

I'm grateful to have won The Jojoba Company's Ultimate Serum, Ultimate Youth Potion, & pure Jojoba in a Beautyheaven competition. I trialled each product separately, & then used all three together. This clear serum has a light creme-gel consistency with a very mild, sweet scent. The clear frosted glass bottle has a gold-tone pump dispenser. One tiny squirt is enough to spread around my entire face. My skin felt softer immediately after use - prolonged use made my skin feel firmer. This serum is too rich for me to use daily as my skin is highly blemish-prone - luxe serums & creams are often too rich for me. I use this serum twice weekly. I recommend this serum for ageing & not blemish-prone skin. Australian-made & owned. PAO 12M. (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening product should last, shown in months, M.) INGREDIENTS: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, SH-Polypeptide-121 (HumaColl21*), Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, Carnosine, Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract, Syzygium Luehmannii (Lilli Pilli) Fruit Extract, Acanthopanax Senticosus (Eleuthero) Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Lecithin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Tilia Cordata (Linden Blossom) Oil, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Eugenol*, Linalool*. *From natural essential oils.

I was gifted a Glasshouse Forever Florence candle in the unlisted 30g size. I would never have purchased it as white flowers, especially jasmine, are one of my migraine triggers; yet I've enjoyed this candle without suffering any ill effects. For its diminutive size, the scent-throw is greater than expected. I'm unable to differentiate the individually listed fragrance notes. I'd describe Forever Florence as a sweet blend of white flowers. I recommend it & may purchase this candle in a larger size.

I've used many different brow fibre gels & for the most part, they're similar in use & efficacy, but Revlon Colorstay Brow Fibre Filler is, without a doubt, the worst one I've tried. Revlon products are generally very high quality, but this is an exception. I'm still at the beginning of the tube & it takes about four dips into the tube to deposit enough product onto each brow - & this is still a light coating! - I'm not a fan of a heavy, bold brow. The 2-in-1 applicator is a good idea but difficult to wield: it has a short mascara-like spoolie to apply the gel.; & just below the spoolie is a straight little brow brush to smooth the brows after application. When I use this gel, I must rotate the spoolie to avoid messy accidental swipes with the brow brush. I'm generally very dextrous & can create a faultless winged eyeliner using a brush & tube of liquid liner, yet this combo brush tries my patience. For that reason, I've frequently skipped using this brow gel. Once applied, the fibre gel formulation stays in place without smudging or sweating off. Removal takes some scrubbing with makeup remover, which I don't mind as it demonstrates excellent endurance. REPURCHASE? No, & I can't wait until the tube is empty. Made in US with US & non-US components. PAO 12M. The open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening that product should last in months, M. There's a peel-out sticker listing the ingredients, but mine didn't peel open cleanly, so I can't read it.

I've been using L'Oréall ELVIVE Total Repair 5 CICA Cream for a few weeks & intend to discard the unused portion. When I freshly apply this white cream from my mid-lengths down, my hair looks soft & shiny, & my damaged ends appear less frazzled. My problem manifests the following day: I wake with badly matted hair, which is difficult to detangle. After being in bed with a three-day migraine, my hair matted into a single thick dreadlock that took hours to disentangle. I frequently suffer migraines that last for days, but this degree of knotting was highly unusual.

I own two SinfulColors Pearl nail colours: 112 Tokyo Pearl, a classic pearly white, & 322 Let Me Go, a light grey that reflects pink, blue & mauve. The two colours I own vary in consistency. Let Me Go is better described as a top coat. It's runny & remains semi-transparent even after multiple coats. It has a stunning pearlescent sheen when worn over white nail polish. Worn over a black base, it transforms into a vibrant pearlescent green! Its longevity depends on whichever nail polish I wear underneath it. Tokyo Pearl applies streaky, but it's not always apparent until I'm outdoors in natural light. Its endurance is average - I get chips after three or four days. REPURCHASE? No. I love other SinfulColors nail polishes which I've tried, but I'll stick to other brands' pearl nail colours. Made in USA. PAO 24M (Open jar symbol shows PAO: Period After Opening that product should last, shown in months, M). SinfulColours nail polish is 3-Free (Toluene, Formaldehyde & DBP Free).