The Worst Hair Oil - Ever.

Hey lovelies,

Now I try not to make a habit of posting negative reviews or talking badly about products, but every so often I buy something that I'm really disappointed in and I think to myself "If only someone had told me, I wouldn't have wasted my money". So, I'm hoping I can save you today and you can end up buying a better product! If you want to view any other reviews of Lee Stafford products click here, as I am a massive fan of some of their other products.

The Basics

Brand: Lee Stafford

Name of Product: Ubunto Oils - Repair Oil

Purpose of product: To repair damaged hair, pamper, restore and hydrate coarse hair.

Price: £9.99 | Link

How much product do you get: 50ml

Who it's aimed for: Hair thats damaged/coarse.

Where to buy: Boots 

Product Description

These oils will leave hair pampered, repaired, restored and full of juicy goodness once again. This repairing saviour, rich in Mafura Oil has the ability to penetrate and restore coarse/damaged hair. Due to its rich concentration, unlike most commercial oils, it can penetrate the cuticle to get deep down to the cortex to repair hair where it really matters. 

How To Use

Apply to wet or dry hair, by pumping a couple of drops (I use three) into your hands, rub together and then evenly distribute between the lengths of your hair, 3/4's of the way down. I recommend using the amount best suited for your hair - as if you have thicker, longer hair like myself you'll obviously need more product than someone with short hair.

Pro's

Sadly, as the title of this post suggest there are not many pro's to the product. The only few I can think of are that it's not super expensive especially as at Boots there are regular deals of which you can normally get it discounted. The product also smells nice and the packaging is simple to use. Finally, the oil is quite thin and light meaning you can get away with applying it to dry hair without it weighing it down or making it look greasy.

Con's

Now my main issue with this product was that it just didn't work! Which obviously defeats any pro to the product. I have quite thick, long and slightly damaged hair from bleaching so when I first read the description of this I was so excited to give it a try - especially as all the other Lee Stafford products I've tried have been amazing (link here to view). It did not repair or nourish my hair in any way what so ever. Especially, with other hair oil products I've dramatically noticed the difference the next day this just didn't do that sadly. My only other main negative comment is that even though the packaging is easy to use it's super difficult to tell how much product is left - which I find a necessity when you like the product and want to buy more.

Should I Buy It?/Do I Recommend?

Obviously, I don't recommend it nor would I repurchase. Although I do recommend using a hair oil and recommend trying the original moroccan oil | Link .

Rating

2/10

Thank you for reading!

Please don't hesitate to recommend me your favourite hair oils as I'm trying to find a cheaper alternative for the moroccan oil,

Kiehls Oil Eliminator Skincare Review

Hey lovelies,

Today I'm doing a review on a skincare set I bought way back in the Boxing Day sales last year. I featured it in a haul on this blog, which you can view here, and see all the other amazing products I bought. Although I did buy this as a set it sadly is now only sold separately.

Basic Information:

Brand: Kiehls
Name of Product: Oil Eliminator Cleanser, Toner and 24 hour Lotion
Purpose of Product: Remove and reduce excess oils and appearance of pores and shine.
Price: Cleanser: £8.50 | Link , Toner: £18.00 | Link , Lotion: £21.50 | Link
Where to buy: Kiehls 
How Much Product Do You Get: Cleanser: 75ml, Toner: 180ml, Lotion: 75ml
Aimed For: Combination to oily skin (and men, although I believe skincare is skincare and isn't specific to a gender purely because it's advertised that way)

How To Use

I used the cleanser once in the morning and then followed with the toner and the lotion. I used different skincare products at night.

Pro's

I personally wasn't a massive of this skincare collection sadly. I found the collection did have quite a lovely smell, but I must admit the fragrance is pretty strong and the first time I used the products I was pretty overwhelmed. Now, after multiple uses I'm pretty used to it and like the scent. My favourite product out of them all was the toner! It was so refreshing and lightweight, and found any excuse during the day to give myself a quick spritz of it. I found the lotion was average, as I found it worked best on days I was planning on wearing make-up. As it did have a great knack at mattifying my skin but still leaving it soft and moisturised. 

Con's

I must admit the fragrance in this skincare collection was heavy so I would definitely be wary for sensitive skin types. I myself was not affected. Furthermore, the cleanser seemed to make 0 difference to my skin which was super disappointing. I also found that even with the use of this whole set my skin still got oily pretty quickly in the day.

Should I Buy It?/Do I Recommend?

Overall, I wouldn't recommend buying most of this skincare collection. The only thing I would say to buy is the toner, I especially feel due to how refreshing it was it would be perfect for any and all skin types. 

Rating

4/10

Thank you for reading!

I hope you found this helpful, and please don't hesitate to check out any of my other social media,

Superfacialist Vitamin C+ Skin Renew Cleansing Oil Review

Hey lovelies,
Welcome to my review today and I believe this post has possibly the longest name, ever. I've been dying to renew this cleansing oil for a while now as it was the first ever cleansing oil I've ever tried! It sells at a purse friendly price of £10.99. Which I feel is a completely fair price for how little you use each time, resulting in it lasting you months on end! (Mine did!) If you haven't heard of 'Superfacialist' it's a brand by Una Brennan who is a renowned facialist and skincare specialist who has been in the business for over 15 years! So, this woman knows what she is talking about. The brand 'Superfacialist' is meant to be suitable for all skin types involving natural ingredients, highly researched scientific ingredients and lovely scents. Therefore, making cleansing your skin that much more enjoyable and feel like a little bit less of a chore.

The Basics

This product is friendly to all skin types, but I especially recommend it for oily/combination skin types. Now, you may be screaming at me through the computer screen right now but honestly cleansing oils are perfect for oily skin types. As, oily skin produces excess oil due to it not having enough to start with, so if you enrich your skin with natural, helpful skincare oil it can result in your skin producing less oil. This cleansing oil is meant to help with ageing (something I wasn't fussed about), but to also produce a healthy glow to the skin by reviving the skin and, giving it a fresher feel. It contains vitamin C, olive, grapeseed, cucumber, rosehip and rosemary oils and vitamin E.

How to use?

You use this daily to remove your makeup, or to just deeply cleanse the skin. You dispense a small amount in the palm of your hands and massage between your hands. Then gently rub into the face, disintegrating all your makeup and deeply cleaning your skin. Then, add water when you are ready to rinse it off and it will turn into a milky consistency. Finally, follow up with your normal cleanser to double cleanse which is recommended by Una Brennan.

The Review

I adore this product and are already on my second bottle. I think the packaging is also great, as it allows you to squeeze just the right amount out - preventing you from wasting any, and it also lets you see how much product is left. This was perfect for me when it came round to needing to repurchase it. This oil is amazing at takes off my make-up and even puts up a strong fight against any waterproof eye makeup I may be wearing. I also love this for taking off my makeup as it isn't harsh nor does it tug nor damage my skin which I used to find with cleansing wipes and other cleansers. So, the fact this is super gentle is perfect for my sensitive skin. Even more so, the smell of oranges is delicious and makes the use of this even more enjoyable. I will definitely be repurchasing my third bottle. Especially, as this didn't make my skin oiler or greasy. 

Thank you for reading lovelies!

Please don't hesitate to comment or follow me on BlogLovin,

Victoria Louise x

Hair Care Favourites & Outfit of the Month

Hey wonderful readers,

It has sadly come to the last of my three set post on my favourites for the past previous months but fear not, my posts will still continue and I will still have beauty favourites of the month but they just won't be this packed! Click to see my first post(skincare and body favourites) or second post (makeup favourites).

First is my favourite hair care products, and I've honestly stepped it up on the hair care front as during the summer my hair always become really dry and unattractive! 

My first hair care favourite is 'Head & Shoulders' "2 in 1 Itchy Scalp Care', for £4.99. Now I do understand it doesn't sound entirely pleasant, but I'm pretty sensitive to strong shampoos and conditioners and with the heat my scalp became quite dry and this helped so much. It contains Aloe Vera which soothed my head and also actually smelt quite pleasant. Especially, as it's a 2 in 1 it's extremely quick and easy to use, and meant I didn't have to pack as much in my luggage. I normally use this alongside a hair treatment (one or both of my next two hair care favourites normally).

Next is two hair care treatments, the first being 'Aussie's' "Miracle Hair Insurance" leave in conditioner, for £4.49. I absolutely adore this treatment, it smells amazing, is brilliant at detangling my hair when I get out the shower to apply it and I can actually recognise the difference it makes when I do and don't use it. Furthermore, it's a spray so is really fast and simple to use and isn't too gloopey or heavy. As I find some hair treatments result in making my hair greasy. Finally, my last hair care treatment is 'Avon's' "Advance Techniques 360 Nourishment Moroccan Argan Oil Leave in Treatment", for £2.99. This works amazing alongside the "Miracle Hair Insurance" as I usually apply that, wait a while then add this to the ends of my hair to add that extra nourishment to my most dry area of my hair. It definitely makes my hair softer, glossier and shinier. 

 Favourite Outfit of the Month

Awful photo I know

I really adore this look and have wore it multiple times, due to it being so comfy but still looks like you have made an effort. Especially, as camis and boots are in at the moment which is even better! Tartan and heart prints are also in fashion at the moment, and I most likely will feature two clothing items related to them later on in my blog posts. Most of these products are from New Look purely because it's one of my all time favourite clothing shops, as it's on trend and fashionable but a decent price and good quality.
Cardi (not in this photo but is adorable) - £24.99
Cami - £9.99
Jeans - £22.99
Boots (i adore) - Mine aren't available anymore as I've had them for a year
but similar ones, £45.00 , £50.00 or £29.99
Watch - £259

Thank you for reading,
Please comment below with any of your favourite hair products of fashion related items,
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Victoria Louise x