Ms Bubu and Her Girlyness: Klorane

March Empties

Aesop 16:30:00

I'm proud of myself this month! It started out not too bad, but then around mid-month I decided to sprint and finish a little more that the last few months. And I finished 16 things! Yay!

White Barn Watermelon Lemonade: I bought this one last Spring, but it seems to be back this year. I like how it smells when it is not ligthed, but when it burns, after a while, it's not as good. I think the wax was very poor quality on this one, for this reason, but also because it is really sooty. Is it me or BBW candles are not what they used to be?

BBW Bourbon Butterscotch: Another BBW candle. This one was not too bad, but it is really sweet! I think maybe the smaller candles are better now? Not sure, it seems to be hit and miss at BBW!

Butter London Ruby Murray Moisture Matte Lipstick: This was a creamy matte. A deep red, I would be tempted to try the other colours though.

So Me Body Hair Removal Cream: I got this for about 2euros when I was in Paris and it is the best hair removal cream I've tried.

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle Extract: I really like Klorane Dry Shampoos. Well, the regular version at least. It was the first time I tried the one for oily hair, but I was not impressed. Will stick to the original version next time.

Nivea invisible for Black & White: Not all Nivea deodorants were created equals. For the most parts, they're good though. This one is too, and it has a fresh scent. Again, I bought this one in France, and I think we don't have them in sprays here. I'm not a fan of sprays, not good for the environments, but then I didn't want a roll-on one.

Aesop Purifying Cream Cleanser: This product is good, but the smell is so awful! I think it smelled like tequila or some alcohol like that, but I'm not sure. When I smell the sachet now, it only smells like clay and lavender, because of course alcohol tends to evaporates quickly so the smell is gone.

Marcelle Eye Makeup Remover Cloths: I forgot I had those! I'm not a wipe girl, so this was pushed at the back of the cupboard. They are ok, the siez is just perfect for the eyes. But I rather remove my eye makeup with The Body Shop Cleansing Oil.

What about the product you finished recently? Anything to pass? Or. better still, so good ones?

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Morning After Glowing Products!

beauty 20:13:00

Some of you might hit the town this weekend, and even though I'm not really naughty lately I decided to share my beauty go-to's for when I had a little too many and I have to go somewhere.

Maybe you don't recall anything from the night before. Don't worry! It happens to everyone. If that is the case, you might have forgotten to take your makeup off before bed. (You know what? Most bloggers would shoo you for that, but not me! It happens to the best of us!) In that case, I would use the Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel. As the name suggests, it is gentle, but it still takes the makeup off, so you don't have to rub your eyes. Great to kill two birds with one stone, so you can stay in bad a little longer!

Same thing for your hair. If you don't want to take too much time to wash and blow dry the mane, a good dry shampoo will do the trick! As you may know, my favourite is the Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo. Brownie points for its subtle scent, because you don't want an overpowering smell when you're nauseous.

You probably noticed than when you drink too much (alcohol), your skin is soaking in sebum. This happens because alcohol dehydrates the skin, which then ovecompensates with sebum to moisturise itself. By using a serum before your moisturiser, such as Hydraluron, you help your skin to get its moisture back without floating in grease.

Likewise, to avoid looking like a disco ball, I would put some NeoStrata Oil Free Matifying Fluid. I don't use this on a regular basis, because I don't want my sebaceous glands to go overboard (if they feel the skin is dehydrated).

Last step would be minimal makeup. If I forgot to remove my makeup the night before, I try to let my skin breath. Also, because of the aforementioned extra shine I might have, I don't want to risk a slippery foundation or mascara. But because you still want to look like you made an effort, I suggest a bright lip colour. It will distract from your tired eyes. And a bold colour easily does the job of faking a put together look. Now your lips will probably be dehydrated (again, that's what alcohol does) and that's why the bright pinks of the Revlon Lip Butters would be a safe bet. Think Lollipop, Sweet Tart or Raspberry Pie instead of shades like Cupcake, that can wash you out.

Do you have any tips to share? Do so in the comment below! :)

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Current Dry Shampoos

Batiste Dry Shampoo 20:25:00

By now everyone knows about dry shampoo. Or should. But there is an air about me that says that I am clueless about them, I guess. Last week I was checking the options at my local drugstore (they were almost all on offer) and was asked by the clerck:

-Do you know what's a dry shampoo?

Duh! I was then looking at the Klorane one when she said:

-Oh we have that one on offer this week, pointing the Dove one.

-Yes but this one interests me.

-Have you tried it? Because it's expensive...

-Yes I have, thank you.

I don't know why she was like that because I know her and she never interferes like that. Maybe she thought she knew a lot about dry poos and she needed to share. But I didn't like it. I don't mind being suggested other options, but this was just too pushy for my liking!

Anyway! On to today's subject! I have talked about dry shampoos a few years ago and compare some of them, the Batiste Original and the Charles Worthington Takeaways on the Go. I realised that back then I had promised a review on the Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo with oat milk. I forgot to write this one. Sorry, I've been a bad blogger :( I hope this post can make up for it, as I now include my thought on it.

Dove Refresh + Care Invigorating Dry Shampoo: It's the cheapest of those three, at around 5$. Lots of people have complained in the past that the packaging let the gaz evaporate, leaving them with an empty bottle. It seems that they have now corrected this and I didn't have this problem with this poo. (But I had with another one). Most people adore the smell, and it does smell good, but I find it too overpowering for a dry shampoo. If I use this, I should forget to wear perfume as it would be useless. It is that strong. Otherwise, I have nothing bad to say about it, it brushes well and don't leave a white cast.

Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo: I got this in the UK last summer, but Batiste dry shampoos will set you back around 10$ in Canada. Batiste is probably the most loved dry shampoo brand, but I'm not a fan. I did try this one because it was super cheap and I wanted to love the brand. But I'm still not convinced. The smell is nice though, it reminds me of my copy of Marc Jacobs Daisy (sorry I don't remember the real Daisy's smell). It leaves a white cast though. I used it yesterday and I brush it thouroughly before leaving home and it seemed fine with the bathroom lighting only for my mum to tell me at the store that my hair looked gray :( I think this one is better than the Orginal I have tried though as it doesn't feel wet.

Klorane Extra Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk: It is my favourite one. It has been since the first bottle I have tried almost three years ago. This one was a press sample, but I have repurchased since, and at 15$ a pop, you understand why I also try other brands (the one on the pic is a sample size one though). It doesn't leave a white cast, and it helps the hair feeling lighter, something I have never really noticed in other dry shampoos. The smell is nice, but also subtle, which is also quite unique amonst the dry poo posse.

Tell me now if you use dry shampoo and which one is your favourite!

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