Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Scaredoo Tangle Hair Brush Review


Scaredoo Tangle Hair Brush Review

Scaredoo Tangle Hair Brush

Scaredoo Tangle Hair Brush
Above: The 'Paddle' hair brush (apologies for the stray hair in this photo)

Scaredoo Tangle Hair Brush
Above: 3 tier bristle system to remove tangles

Having long luscious locks to tame can be a bit of a chore at times especially after washing it because I find my hair can be full of knots and tangles. Likewise, after sleeping on my hair if I haven't tied it up and have had a restless night my hair can look a little worse for wear.  My saviour, however, has got to be either my Tangle Tweezer or Scaredoo Hair brushes.  I have spoken about the Tangle Tweezer before so won't go into more details, if you want to read about it you can read the review here, instead this post will focus purely on the Scaredoo equivalent.

The Scaredoo hairbrushes are available in 5 bold colours but my favourite is definitely the hot pink and lilac one.  It's ergonomic design means I find this brush is light weight and comfortable to hold and due to it's compact size it fits nicely in my handbag so is great to take out and about with me.

This Scaredoo brush sports a unique flip and finish 2-in-1 brush system so it is perfect for removing tangles or simply brushing my hair. To use, you simply remove the lilac section of the brush, turn it over and slot it back into place. One side of the brush (the second picture above) shows your standard bristles which works as a normal hairbrush to glide through the hair ans is suitable for styling whereas the counter side has three tiers of bristles which when put into contact with the hair aim to remove tangles. 

I love this brush and think it would be suitable for both children and adults alike. I find it removed tangles in a pain free way, is easy to use and a great addition to my hair care routing.   It's a little late, being Christmas Eve but it would be the perfect stocking filler. You can buy the Pretty Pink Scaredoo Hairbrush from their website for £10.99.

Monday, September 3, 2012

Crush Revlon Kissable Balm Stain Review


Crush Revlon Kissable Balm Stain Review

Crush Revlon Kissable Balm Stain

Crush Revlon Kissable Balm Stain

Crush Revlon Kissable Balm Stain

Autumn and Winter is all about berry shades for lips and one of my 'go to' products has got to be the Crush Kissable Lip Stain by Revlon.  This isn't the first time Crush has featured on my blog as it has been in my monthly favourites and Berry toned lip products posts but I thought it was about time it had it's own post.

The packaging of the Revlon Kissable Lip Stains are sleek and look great in your make-up bag.  They mimic the Clinique Chubby Sticks and now a number of other similar products with this type of packaging have also made their way onto the market such as the MUA lip colours proving how popular this lip product and packaging is to consumers.  The Revlon range in particular includes a large colour range so there should be something for everyone.

Crush is a gorgeous deep berry tone which looks beautiful when teamed with a simple neutral eye.  I find Crush is  a cross between a lipstick and balm rather than a stain.  The texture is glossy and smooth meaning it is semi-transparent when it is first applied but it is buildable so you can have a simple wash of colour over your lips or a deeper berry shade.  This means it is perfect for people who may be a little scared of using darker or brighter shades because you have more control over the amount of colour you use than you would from a lipstick or stain. 

The formulation of Crush hydrating on the lips and comfortable to wear as it isn't drying so it is perfect to wear in the Winter months when your lips don't always feel quite as smooth and moisturised as normal.  The finish is glossy on the lips initially but as you wear it this disappears and you are left with a more matte looking stain on your lips.  The stain stays on my lips for a few hours but it isn't the type of colour I can leave to it's own devices.  I find it can go a little patchy, especially if I have built up the colour so I have to run my finger across it every now and then in order to smooth it out again.

You can by the Revlon Kissable Balm Stains at Superdrug for £7.99

What do you think of this lip product?