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Review: Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment

June 8, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Reviews / 0 comments

What it is:
A restorative hair treatment.

What it does:
This alcohol-free hair treatment contains moisture-restoring antioxidants, Vitamins A and E, proteins, and lipids, which help make dry, color-treated hair noticeably softer, shinier , and smoother.

What else you need to know:
Derived from the Pequi fruit, pequi oil has been known for centuries as the beauty secret of the Amazon rain forest. It can be used before shampooing, as a pre-blow-drying treatment for smooth, sleek hair, or post-blow-drying to calm frizziness and flyaways.

Research results:
– Pequi Oil Treatment provides a 250% improvement in shine on dull, damaged hair.
– Pequi Oil Treatment provides 2.5 times improvement in shine on dull, damaged hair.
– Improves the shine 2.5 times of dull, damaged hair.
– Dull, damaged hair is up to 600% stronger after one application of Pequi Oil Treatment.
– Dull, damaged hair is up to six times stronger after one application of Pequi Oil Treatment.
– After one application of Pequi Oil Treatment, hair has six times less breakage

My thoughts:

Although Couture Colour products are meant for color-treated hair, this oil can also be used for damaged hair or any other chemically treated hair. My hair is relaxed (chemically straightened). My hair texture has changed since pregnancy; it went from soft & semi-thick, to dry and brittle with breakage. I decided to give this oil a try to see how well it faired with my hair.

I used the oil prior to drying, and when styling. I liked how it provided my hair with shine, and did not leave my hair feeling limp and greasy, which is something I’ve felt with other oils. This characteristic allowed me to use the oil almost daily, or nearly every other day. It also left my hair feeling very soft.

Prior to using this I was using Moroccan Oil. The Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment is not as heavy/thick as the Moroccan Oil. That’s something I noticed off the bat. I also loved the very light scent of pina colada, which reminds me of a nice day on a tropical beach. I have also been looking for a product for the summer that protects my hair from UV rays since like your skin, your hair needs protection too, and the Pequi Oil Treatment does that as well.

Would I recommend?

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a light treatment oil that not only treats damaged hair, but also protects it from harmful UV rays. This is perfect for someone like me who doesn’t wash their hair daily, but, uses a product daily & needs something that doesn’t weigh their hair down. For the price, $32 it does seem a little steep. This is definitely not something for those on a budget. If you don’t mind splurging, this is the perfect product for you.

Where to buy: Sephora.com, Couture Colour

Disclaimer: This product was sent for review by a PR company. I have no affiliation with this brand, and have not received any compensation. This is my honest opinion/review.

Say ‘YES’ to Skin Tint, Say ‘NO’ to Skin Cancer!

June 2, 2011 by Kim S. / blog / 0 comments

We’ve all noticed the nice, warm, sunny weather we’ve been having lately. And most of us have gone out trying to absorb as much of the sunshine as we can to achieve the perfect tan (and Vitamin D). Too much sun can lead to skin cancer, and to promote skin cancer awareness and prevention, CoverFX is starting their annual campaign for sun safety awareness, SAVE FACE.

Skin cancer is now more common than ever. This June Cover FX, Dermatologists’ First Choice For Flawless Looking Skin, urges you to wear your black ribbon with pride in support of skin cancer awareness.

Prevent and protect your skin by using a product with SPF. CoverFX wants you to SAVE FACE and achieve a sun kissed glow without putting your skin at risk of damaging sun exposure.

For the month of June, Cover FX will support skin cancer research foundations in Canada, US and UK by donating proceeds from the sale of BritePrep FX (SPF 50) and SkinTint FX (SPF 30) and $0.25 for every new facebook fan gained during the month June.

How Are Donations Made?

“Like” Cover FX on Facebook = $0.25 donation

Buy Cover FX SkinTint FX SPF 30 = $0.25 donation $0.75 donation

Buy Cover FX BritePrep FX SPF 50 = $0.25 donation

SkinTint FX SPF30 $42 and BritePrep FX SPF50 $45 and Cover FX products are available in:

United States – Select Sephora stores, Sephora.com, Naimies, Dermstore.com, Skinstore.com and CoverFX.com

United Kingdom – Select Harvey Nichols, Harveynichols.com, House Of Fraser and houseoffraser.co.uk and CoverFX.com

Canada – Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix, Murale, Jean Coutu, select The Bay and Sephora stores, Sephora.com, TheBay.ca, Ebeauty.ca and CoverFX.com

Review: Summer Makeup Must Have – @Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish

June 1, 2011 by Kim S. / blog, Reviews / 8 Comments

While at The Makeup Show New York, I picked up a bottle of the Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish from Alcone Co. With it’s promises of oil absorption, oil control (especially on the t-zone), extended makeup wear, and fewer touch-ups I was greatly intrigued by this product. I hesitantly handed my card over to the Alcone Co worker and paid $29 for the 4 oz bottle of this product (ouch!).

Description(source):

Control shine anytime, anywhere, without reapplying your makeup! Ultra-fine mist delivers a healthy looking finish without ever becoming too shiny. No More Shine Makeup Finish stops makeup slippage and caking over the entire face and oil prone t-zone.

Unique technology keeps makeup surface cooler than the skin, slowing oil from moving to the makeup surface. Great for active use, a night out, or humid weather. No More Shine Makeup Finish is a great alternative to blotting paper and constant reapplication.

For best results, try misting No More Shine Makeup Finish before AND after, applying makeup.

My Thoughts:

Okay, so I purchased this product after some convincing and testing during the day of the makeup show. The product, when sprayed does give a nice, refreshing, light mist to the face as promised. There is no heavy, perfume scent like I’ve experience with lets say, Fix+, which is also perfect for those with sensitivities to scented products. It also doesn’t leave your skin feeling tight, sticky, or dry. All of the aforementioned things are pluses in my book.

Like most women of color, I’m an oily girl (see post), especially in my t-zone. I’ve tried Make Up For Ever’s All Mat, MAC Cosmetics Oil Control Lotion, MAC Blot Powder, CoverFX Matte FX, Ben Nye’s Final Seal, as well as some other “tricks” to keep the oil at bay and to ensure my makeup wouldn’t slide off during the day, especially in hot weather like we’ve been having lately. I must say that this ONE product did keep the oil away for a much longer period; ‘m talking about 8+ hours of an oil-free face (claim is for 16 hours I didn’t wear it that long). No blotting or makeup re-application. Usually, my t-zone would look and feel like I slapped a bunch of cooking oil on it, but the Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finish kept it away.

Would I recommend?

I would definitely recommend this product to people who have oily skin like me, and to makeup artists; a kit must-have in my opinion. It allows you to keep your makeup looking fresh even in hot, humid weather. Another good thing is you can use it alone/ sans makeup. My only gripe is the price. A little goes a long way. Since I have just started to use it I can’t say how long it will last, but, for the price I hope I can have it for a couple of months.

They also have one for heat & hot weather that I want to try as well.

Where to buy:

Skindinavia.com – Spend $40 get 20% off + Free Shipping Code: SAVE20

Skinstore

Alcone Co

How do you keep your skin from getting oily, and your makeup from sliding off especially in the summer?

Disclaimer: This product was purchased by me with my own money. I am in no way affiliated with this company. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.

The Makeup Show NY – [mini] Haul

May 31, 2011 by Kim S. / blog / 1 Comment

This is my small Makeup Show New York Haul… It’s SMALL

I didn’t get much this year because I really didn’t need that much.

1. I couldn’t pass on the Kevyn Aucoin Pure Powder Glow Blush that was on-sale for $5!

2. Like I did last year, I picked-up the makeup artist kit must-have, Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre set of three (2 large and one travel-size) $45

3. I got two z-palette’s for $16 each

4. A few Crown Brush shadow brushes, which came up to $10 total

5. Graftobian HD Creme Foundation Palette in Warm #2 for $20

6. INGLOT Lipstick Palette.

7. Skindinavia No More Shine Makeup Finishing Spray (review coming soon)

8. Finally, Crystal Wright’s Book, The Hair, Makeup & Styling Career Guide. If you are trying to make it in the fashion and beauty industry, her book along with a few others (post to come) are must-haves!