Review: Yves Rocher: Detangling Styling Water

Since I had a smaller budget for cosmetics, I decided to try some Yves Rocher products (since they are a lot cheaper and because I can order them from the NL webshop and without a credit card).

I bought some deororant rollers, skin care products, some hair care products and some random other stuff.

A lot of those products were 2 for the price of 1 or 50% off the price, so I got a good deal on everything ;).

I bought 3 hair products to make my hair smooth, to detangle it and stop de ends from being frizzy.

I actually have really good hair.

It's smooth because it's so fine and it's very long (somewhere around my waist).

However, I've mostly been using hair products by Lush the last few years, and as you might now, those products are made without silicones.

And that matters how?

Well...silicones creater a layer around your hair, that makes it smooth and frizz-free and easy to comb through.

Since I was using Lush, I didn't have a silicon layer around my hair to keep it detangled.

So my hair was constantly in knotts and tangles and just generally messy (especiall after riding my bicycle).

That's why I bought some Yves Rocher to solve this problem (in winter my hair gets even more stubborn, and it's already fall).

The products I bought were:

*a 3 in 1 shampoo to make my hair smooth in less time (no need for conditioner)

*a detangling spray

*a hydrating 1 minute hair mask (though it says on the pot you're supposed to leave it in or 2 minutes!?)

Today I will review the detangling spray.

The spray comes in a see-through green bottle with a black spray-cap.

The label is white with black and green letters and a picture on it.

I feel like the packaging has a natural and expensive vibe.

However, the bottle is €8,90 for 200ml (though I payed less for it).

This is pretty cheap.

How to use:

After showering you spray it on towel-dry hair.

You can use a little, but if you haven't used any conditioner and/or your hair is a tangled mess you can also use a lot (I do that regularly).

You just spray a few sprays on top, a few on each side and a few on the back and then smooth your hands over your hair and you're done.

Easy huh :D !?

The Result:

When my hair dries, it looks more supple and has more volume.

It is shinier, it's smooth and easy to comb and best of all: the ends aren't frizzy at all!!!

Great about this spray is that it doesn't make my hair greasy :).

My hair gets greasy easily (that's why I need to wash it every day), but this lotion doesn't make it any more greasy than normal.

So, you only get benefits from this product!

Also it smells lovely like blossoms (that's probably since there are blossoms used to make this ingredient).

This product isn't as natural as Lush's products are.

It's comparable to The Body Shop (only better).

There are safe chemicals in this products but also natural ingredients and extracts (that's why it works so well!!!)

Pro's:

*does a great job on making your hair smooth, frizz and tangle free and makes it easy to comb

*doesn't make your hair greasy

*smells lovely like flowers

*isn't very expensive (and a little goes a long way)

*often you get this for less than the full prices

*you can order this in most countries (most countries have their on webshop and mailorder)

*Yves Rocher is more natural than a lot of other brands, and uses more natural ingredients and less chemicals, and also a lot of biological ingredients

*Yves Rocher is kind to man and nature

*Yves Rocher doesn't test on animals (anymore)

*this product doesn't contain parabens

*free delivery if you order for more than €25

*free gifts with your order

*much better, cheaper and more natural than other detangling sprays I've tried (like L'Oreal)

Cons:

*not for you if you hate the smell of flowers

*isn't completely natural, uses more chemicals than Lush, in that case Yves Rocher is similar to The Body Shop, though I think Yves Rocher has better products and is way cheaper!

*isn't handmade (unlike Lush)

*there aren't a lot of Yves Rocher stores left in the Netherlands, so it's hard to go to a store to sniff and try the products

Conclusion:

There barely is anything negative to say about this product!

It works a treat, smells great, is cheap, easily to come by, not tested on animals, etc.

The only downside is that it isn't as natural as products by Lush (but that's also why it works so well, those are the chemicals at work!).

Would I buy this product again: hell yeah (I'm think about stocking up on this one, bye bye frizzy-detangled mess called hair!).

Rating: 9

I give it a 9 because it's amazing. It would have gotten a 10 if it was more natural, but hey you can't have it all!

Have you got any products by Yves Rocher you just can't live without?

Let me know in the comments, if you like.

Until next time,

Freya

LOTD: Firetruck Red

I've been wanting to post a pic of red lips for a while now, and since I got the perfect red lip liner a few weeks back, I thought it was about time :) to post a red LOTD (Lips Of The Day).

Products I Used:

- Catrice Lip Designer in 010 Ruby Red

-H&M Rich Lip Gloss in Rumba Red (bought it a while back, so it probably isn't available anymore)

I'll post a pic of the products I used later on.

I can't make a pic now since the battery of my cam is dead *sigh*.

The Lip Designer is very soft and easy to use.

I was able to line my lips perfectly, but because it's so soft the tip broke off when I was filling in my lips, so I had to sharpen it again.

Note to self (and everyone reading this ;) ): don't apply to much pressure on the tip!

The lipgloss isn't very sheer.

Used on it's own it isn't opaque, but used over a lip liner (when you've filled in your lips with one), it isn't sheer at all.

The combination of this lip liner and this lip gloss is a brillant red that's lightly shimmery.

It's glossy but not at all sticky.

On my lips it feels like I'm wearing liquid lipbalm ,though I've got no idea if that exists :P .

The Result:

This LOTD is really easy to make (you don't need to be a pro), it's cheap (not high-end products needed for this one!) and very wearable.

What do you think about fierce red lips?

Is it something you wear or is it too bold?

Let me know what you think!

Until next time,

Freya

Review: Lush: 9 to 5 Facial Cleanser

A few weeks ago I participated in a Lush UK GO where I ordered a few Lush things, including 9 to 5, which I had heard great things about.

The packaging is simple.

It's sold in a black bottle in 2 sizes (95 and 240g) and I've got the big one.

There's a black label with white letters on the bottle.

Somehow, because of it's simplicity, I think this product looks like luxery.

The products itself is white.

9 to 5 is scented with a flowery scent that reminds me of (though it's definitely not the same) Ghost Shower Gel and Lily Savon Soap (both Lush).

How to use:

Sqeeze a dollop on your hand and rub it on your skin where you want it cleansed.

Then use a wet cottonpad or washcloth (use warm water) to take the product and the make-up dan dirt off your face.

If you're only cleaning your eyes, using a cotton pad is fine.

If your cleaning your whole face (and especially if you have full face make-up on), using a washcloth may be better.

9 to 5 can also be used for taking your make-up off before showering (I certainly do sometimes ;) ).

I think 9 to 5 is really easy to use (definitely easier than Ultrabland, though Ultrabland may cleanse better).

You just rub it on your skin and then take it off with warm water and a cotton pad/washcloth.

Afterwards (after patting my skin dry), my skin feels really soft and hydrated.

It wouldn't even be necessary to moisturise because it already feels hydrated.

Nevertheless, it's wise to use a night/day cream anyway (to help your skin repair itself during the night, to reduce pimples, etc.)

The day after (I've only been using this before bed) my skin still feels soft and hydrated and looks fresh.

However, one time I didn't wash 9 to 5 off my eyes well enough, so they were a bit puffy :(.

Pro's:

*smells great

*makes your skin soft and hydrated

*it's easy to use

*it isn't very expensive (if you order it from the UK it's £7,95 for the big bottle)

*the packaging looks good in your bathroom

*it wasn't tested on animals

*it's vegetarian

*it's easy to come by (shops and webshop in the Netherlands, the UK Germany, other European countries, the USA, Canada and Australia, among others)

Con's:

*it doesn't clean extremely thoroughly

*if you don't like flowery smells, its not for you

*if you order it from the Netherlands or in a Dutch Lush shop, it is expensive (€14,95 for the big bottle)

*it might make your eyes feel and look a bit puffy if you don't clean the product off your eyes very well

Conclusie: reasonable prices, easy to use cleanser that has a nice flowery smell.

It takes grime and make-up off your face, but it isn't a cleanser that cleans extremely thorough.

Also, take the product off your eyes well enough, or you might get puffy eyes.

I really like and recommend this!!!

Would I buy this product again: YES!

I rate this product 8,5 stars, because your eyes can get a bit puffy if you don't wash it off well enough.

Have you tried this product yet, or will you anytime soon?

Let me know what you think.

Until next time,

Freya

FOTD: Neutral Gold

This isn't actually today's FOTD (today I'm only wearing mascara ;) ).

It was a FOTD I made somewhere last week.

It was late and therefore dark, so the lighting is a bit rubbish.

I look a bit surprised on the pics, but that's because I'm looking straight into the camera of my MacBook.

(And yes, I'm a ware of the fact that I desperately need a hair cut!)

What I used to achieve this look:

*Face:

-Gosh Velvuet Touch Foundation Primer

-Max Factor Lasting Performance Foundation in 101 Ivory Beige

-Gosh Mattifying Finish Pressed Powder

-Catrice Multi-Colour Rouge in 010 Riviera Rose

-DA Coverstick in 001 (0n chin)

-Essence Forget It! 3 in 1 concealer (pink under right eye and green on right cheek)

-Catrice Allround Concealer (pink under left eye and green on left cheek, and lightest skin colour on forehead)

*Eyes And Eyebrows:

-Gosh Velvet Touch Eye Primer

-Gosh Eye Shadow Base

-L'Oreal Paris Colour Appeal Eye Shadow in 152 Platinum Beige (on whole lid and in crease)

-L'Oreal Paris Chrome Shine Eye Shadow in 169 Sepia Sparkle (in crease only)

-L'Oreal Paris Chrome Shine Eye Shadow in 175 Silver Brown (in outer corner and a bit in the corner of the crease)

-Miss Helen Kohlpencil in 24 (a shimmery bronze colour) (on the lower waterline and lower lashline)

-Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in 261 Noir (on upper waterline)

-Chanel Inimitable Intense Mascara in 10 Noir

-Essence Eyebrow Designer in 03 Light Brown

*Lips:

-Gosh Velvet Touch Lip Primer

-Catrice Colour Gloss Lip Gloss in 080 Secret Mauve

*Brushes And Tools I Used:

-Catrice Eye Shadow Brush for applying Eye Shadow

-Hema Blending Brush for blending Eye Shadow

-Catrice Blush Brush for applying Blush

-Catrice Professional Powder Brush (kabuki kind) for applying face powder

-A lash comb for combing lashes after using the lash curler, but before using mascara (to separate the lashes as good as possible)

-A lash curler (I use a cheap one from a drugstore)

*Everything I Used:

Close-ups:

And the lips (weird pic, I know).

Found another pic of the lips:

So..how do you like this FOTD?

Is it something you'd wear?

Until next time,

Freya

Cupcakes :D

Last saturday me and my friend Marloes decided to bake some cupcakes.

The cupcakes are coconut-vanilla-cinnamon cupcakes and they tasted yummy en sweet.

These were decorated with white(-ish) and green marzipan and black pearls.

We coloured the green marzipan with Wilton food colouring.

The little figure on the middle of the plate is a snowman :D.

He looks kind of weird but it was fun making him.

And these were docorated with fondant glazing.

We put it in the microwave to melt and added some electric purple food colouring.

On top of that we put black pearls and some easter themed sprinkles (eggs, butterfly's, hearts and flowers).

You can't really see it, but the cupcake papers (I'm sure there's a different word for that I don't know) are red with white dots, really cute!!!

We had great fun making, decorating and eating them.

Perhaps we should do this more often ;).

Until next time,

Freya

How To Fold An Origami Frog

This is a tutorial on how to fold origami frogs!

You're probably thinking...why would I want/need to fold an origami frog!???

Well...for starters: they are awesome and cute and hop (if you fold them correctly), they are easy to make AND you can use them for your Halloween costume?

Halloween costume???

Yes, I will post a tutorial on how to make a Halloween costume with origami frogs later today (made especially for Serena Verbon).

What you need:

*a table to fold on

*paper to fold (any paper that's in a square, folding paper or special origami paper)

And here's how you do it:

1) You choose a piece of paper and lay it flat on the table.

2)You fold it in half.

3) You fold the paper open.

4) You turn the paper clock-wise.

5) Again, you fold the paper in half

6) You fold the paper open.

7) You turn the paper upside-down.

8) You turn the paper clock-wise so that one point is pointing down.

8) You make a diagonal fold.

9) You fold the paper open.

10) You turn the paper clock-wise.

11) You make another diagonal fold.

12) You fold the paper open.

13) You then have to fold 2 out of 4 sides in so that you get a double triangle.

14) Then fold the right side downward (in half) to form the base of the leg/back.

15) Do the same thing on the left side.

16) And fold the right leg half back.

17) Do the same thing on the left side.

Now you have legs :).

18) Turn the frog upside down (now it looks kinda like a kite with legs ;P ).

19) Now fold the right side upward (in half).

20) Do the same thing on the right side (it starts looking like a frog).

21) Now fold the right side half way down.

22) Do the same thing on the left side.

23) To make the frog able to jump, you have to fold the legs up about 1 cm.

24) Then fold it back half a centimeter.

25) Now your frog is ready to jump :).

Some froggies:

If you want to make the Halloween costume you are going to need a lot, so you better start folding ;).

Do you find this tutorial usefull?

Until next time,

Freya