Switched ON to Shadow Switch!

SHADOW SWITCH DRY BRUSH CLEANER

I am a bit of an easy target when it comes to new beauty products. 

Whether it be beauty tools or a nice make up bag, you'll see me in the queue at Boots buying it. 

When I was recently approached by 'Beauty Essentials' to try a product that claims to clean makeup brushes without any soap, water or hours and hours of drying time, well, to be honest, I couldn't wait to try it out.

First Impressions

I liked the simple tin packaging. A small round tin, perfect size to fit in any makeup bag or dressing table. 

On opening the tin, there was the little pot of magic, in the form of a simple black sponge. 

      

Considering I had never used the product previously, I was pleased to see the clear and simple instructions on the box.  

Putting it to the test

I wanted to really put the product through its paces and chose the Naked 2 Palette Black eye shadow on my brush. I made sure that it had thoroughly coated the brush with plenty of product.

When I put the brush into the Shadow Switch, I was a little hesitant to try the brush again on the back of my hand as I really was doubting the ability that simply swirling my brush in the sponge would leave it completely clean of product, but hey presto! The brush was as clean as it was before I had used the eye shadow. 

Overall

The Shadow Switch had me a little sceptical, but has blown me away with how well it works. I use it everyday to swap my eye shadow colours and so far, have been really impressed.

It has saved me a lot of time washing and cleaning my makeup brushes, which lets face it no one really enjoys! 

And the best bit - the price! Its currently on Amazon for £5.99.

 The product is going to be re-branded and the new packaging can be seen  below!

IIIf
you would like to get your hands on one I have put the link here>>>>> Shadow Switch

 Is there a beauty product that you cannot live without? 

Thanks for reading lovelies! 

MichelleAnnaLoves xoxoxoxox

Blondes Have More Fun - Haircare Routine

Blondes have more fun! Right?

Well when it comes to looking after those gorgeous blonde tresses, hmmmm I might have to beg to differ.

I am a natural blonde. I verge on a dirty blonde with natural highlights thanks to the sunshine in the summer. But like many others, (blondes and brunettes) I have given into the trends over the years and reached for the bleach.

This being the case, I have really had to look after my hair, and below I have listed some of the products I cannot leave out of my hair care routine.

SHAMPOOS

Schwarzkopf Bonacure Color Freeze 4.5pH Perfect Silver Shampoo

This shampoo keeps the yellow and brassy tones that creep up on us blondes, at bay. It is a new addition to My shampoo quota recently, as I hadn't been able to find a purple shampoo that I got on with, but this, has solved my problems. Its a rich purple colour and I leave it in my hair for around 3 - 5 minutes before washing it out This ensures a nice crisp and ashy blonde every wash.

Loreal Elvive Full Restore Shampoo

Everyone has seen this in the drugstore, and nine times out of ten its on offer as 2 for £5 or something similar. But even though this is one of the cheaper shampoos that I reach for, it works a dream. It leaves my hair feeling stronger and also healthier and softer than before I use it. This has been an old faithful of mine for years, and its still sitting in my shower now.

Redken Blonde Idol

I use this shampoo inbetween using the purple toner shampoo. It contains no sulfates and is pH
balanced which helps keep blonde hair looking healthy and shiny, and it really makes my hair feel healthy after.

CONDITIONERS

Redken Blonde Idol Custom Tone Conditioner

When I was introduced to this bottle of conditioner, I was amazed at what it could do.
The bottle contains dual chambers which have a dial to twist so you can choose how much conditioner and toner you wish. Basically, if you have just had a colour you would keep it to the lowest treatment on the dial (notch number 1) but if you are 3-4 weeks in you can crank that dial up and choose a larger shot of toner and conditioner (number 6). I have used this for over a year now and I absolutely would never be without it. It keeps all brassy tones at bay and leaves hair conditioned beautifully.



TREATMENTS

Redken Extreme Length Primer and Sealer

I use these two products in unison with each other to encourage my heavily bleached hair to grow. It contains a large amount of biotin (protein) which is good for the hair. Leave the primer on the hair for 5 mins and wash off. Then towel dry your hair and add the sealer to your mid lengths and ends (I apply it from root to tip though). You will thank me for how soft and beautiful your hair will look after using these products just once!!

Loreal Elvive Full Restore Treatment Masque


I slather this on once a week and leave it for as long as possible (ten mins) and then wash off and hair feels like silk. This is good before a night out or a special occasion as it coats the hair and leaves it shiny and smooth.






STYLING/LEAVE IN CONDITIONER

Lee Stafford CoCo LoCo Styling Serum

If there is one product you should go and buy from this list then this is THE one. This product claims to turn 'Straw to Silk' and when i first picked it up in Boots, i was sceptical, but i put it in the basket anyways as i LOVE the smell of coconut and thought it didn't matter what it did for my hair as it
would smell yummy... well I was proved wrong and the product definitely leaves hair easy to  brush through, i even use it on my daughters hair as it helps when brushing it. Beautiful product that conditions and nourishes hair all day.

VO5 Smoothly Does It Tame and Shine Spray - Heat Defence


I love the smell of this product, and i love the fact that it always protects my hair when i blow dry, curl
or straighten it too. Its cheap as chips and does a great job of protecting my hair before i get the hair tools out and also as a finishing spray to give an extra shine to my hair. It even keeps flyaway hairs in place too... this is a bloody miracle product and its only a few quid!

What are your favourite products to use in your hair? Are you a blonde who knows of any other goodies that i don't know about? Let me know as i love to try new products.

Thanks for reading.

xoxoxoxox
MichelleAnnaLoves
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