NYX.... I LOVE YOU.

Yesterday I went shopping.
How interesting, you are probably thinking, because it's not like the entire population of Singapore goes shopping every other Saturday. No. Ha.
So while we were still shopping I picked up a pretty pink bag, which will not be featured, but I still felt like mentioning it, for the sake of it.
But while I was doing a monthly or every-other-shopping-trip browse at Sephora, I came across the NYX counter. Yes, I know. How did you not see the NYX counter before? But honestly, it was tucked all the way at the back of Sephora, and in a corner too, with the in-house overpriced Sephora makeup brushes, and the huge rack of skincare products.
But while I was there I came across the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil, and as my eyes sweeped over them, they rested on this lovely, light, shimmery pink colour, which I did pick up and try, and I instantly fell in LOVE with it.
Knowing Sephora and the fact that I live in Singapore, I thought that it would be $40 or something pricey like that, but HOW MUCH WAS IT??? ONLY $9 SGD! I was mindblown, so I immediately raced to the counter and purchased my Jumbo Eye Pencil.
I think I'm a little obsessed. As you can see below, as there are about 4 photos of this eye pencil, all from different angles, for your viewing pleasure.

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 605 "Strawberry Milk" 

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in 605 "Strawberry Milk"
lying on top of May 2014 Teen Vogue

This is a multi-purpose product, that can be used as eyeshadow base, eyeshadow or eyeliner.

I tend to go for eyeliner/shadow. I like to line my eyes with it, but also take it down into the inner and outer corners of my eye. But I also blend it into my crease. 

I would suggest using a primer for this, as I find that it can "run away" in a very short time.

But overall, I really do love this product, and I really want to run out and buy MORE colours. I hope this doesn't turn into an addiction.

But yes, NYX, I do love you (for your products AND you're amazing prices)

Bye :)

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WANT SLEEK, SHINY, SMOOTH HAIR?!

Do YOU have

FRIZZY

UNTAMEABLE

HAIR

with NO VOLUME????

Well cross those things OFF your list because I just found the solution to all of your problems ;)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

••• Intensive Moisturising Treatment/ Hair Mask •••

Mark Hill MiracOILicious 2-Minute Intensive Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil

••• TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant Shine Spray •••

••• A Volumising Mousse •••

TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse

••• Moisturising or Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner •••

TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner for Dry or Damaged Hair

••• Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil •••

••• A Silicone Brush •••

(If you're like me and can't live without your Tangle Teezer you can use that a little bit too)

HOW TO DO IT:

••• STEP ONE •••

Start off by washing your hair with a shampoo and conditioner of your choice.

For this I am using the TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo and Conditioner because by moisturising your hair, it becomes sleeker and smoother.

I will only add a dollop of conditioner and then add around a small scoop of my Mark Hill 2 Minute Intensive Treatment for extra moisture.

••• STEP TWO •••

Next, towel dry your hair carefully, and comb through lightly with your brush.

Then spritz on some of the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protectant Shine Spray evenly to all of your hair.

••• STEP THREE •••

While the Heat Protectant Shine Spray (which is one of the key products in this) is setting in your hair, apply a mousse of your choice.

My favourites are the Lee Stafford My Big Fat Root Boost Mousse Spray, and the TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse. I will just shake it and distribute a generous amount to my palm and massage it into my roots and the crown of my head, where I feel it goes flat the most.

••• STEP FOUR •••

At this point, you can just add a small walnut-sized amount of Moroccan Argan Oil, just as the finishing touch. 

I like adding an oil in as it 1) makes your hair smell nice, but it also contributes to making your hair feel super silky and soft.

••• STEP FIVE •••

Blow drying! What fun!
While blow drying your hair you want to make sure you get it super straight, so I suggest you get someone else to do it for you with a brush, and the nozzle pointed down.

But if you are going to do it yourself, just be careful, and it might help to turn your head upside-down.

THE FINISHED

LOOK

*****************

My hair has a bit of a natural wave in it that I quite like so I didn't use a flat iron.

But yeah! No frizz, just sleek, smooth, shiny hair!

Hope this helped <3

BYE