Monday, April 30, 2012

Enrapture Encode Totem Styler: Review, Photos & Look

Hey Sweeties :)
Today's review is going to be all about a styling tool that I have been loving a lot lately. This is the Encode Totem Styler by Enrapture which is the first ever luxury styler to feature three independent heat zones on the barrel. The different heat zones can be set to different temperatures which is going to change the type of curl it gives your hair!

 ♥ Enrapture Encode Totem Styler.

 
 ♥ Enrapture Encode Totem Styler. 

You can control each section using the encoder dials on the handle to create different hair styles. 1 will give you a loose curl, 2 will give you a medium curl and 3 will give a tight curl. You can play around with the different heat zones and create beautiful bohemian waves or tighter and more defined curls. That is what makes this styler so fun and unique :)

 ♥ Enrapture Encode Totem Styler.

The Encode Totem Styler is made from titanium plates which means that it's ultra smooth so you won't get any snagging. The titanium plate technology helps the styler to heat up quickly and evenly to create smooth curls in seconds. The barrel is 25mm which allows you to create beautiful, medium sized curls. 

 ♥ Enrapture Encode Totem Styler.

The  Encode Totem Styler has a mini flipper for easy styling. The mini flipper allows the styler to be used as a traditional curling iron by clipping the hair in place, but its also flat enough to be used as a wand for more natural looking curls.

I really like that the mini flipper doesn't make really big dents in my hair which some curling irons  that has the traditional flippers do. Sometimes the traditional flippers that are the same length as the barrel can be a little difficult to use and it can restrict performance because it wont get hot enough but the mini flipper heats up quickly with the barrel.

The Encode totem Styler cannot be used on synthetic hair extensions, only extensions that are made off 100% human hair.

 ♥ Enrapture Heat Resistant Pouch.

The styler comes with this heat resistant pouch which is perfect to store your styler in to prevent it from getting damaged. Its also nice for traveling as it helps keep your styler safe.
 



To create these very natural looking curls, I set the different heat zones to 1, 2 and 3. I also used the mini flipper. Next time I'm going to try and use it as a wand. I just have to find my heat protection glove first so I wont burn myself, I'm always so clumsy, haha :)


Remember to always use a heat protection spray  before you use any styling tools. Its important to protect your hair from getting damaged. I use this Professional Performance Heat Protect Styling Spray from Syoss which I really like and have been using for a while now. Which heat protection spray do you use? Any recommendations? :) 

I absolutely love the Encode Totem Styler and I think its an amazing tool to have if you love playing around with different hairstyles. It costs £74.99 which is pretty pricey but its a product that is worth the money. If you remember to take care off it, you don't even need to another curling iron:)

Rating: 6/6
 Where to buy?
The Enrapture Encode Totem Styler costs £74.99 and its available in stores such as Boots, Selfridges, John Lewis and Argos. The Encode Totem Styler is only sold in the UK at the moment but it is possible they will be looking to stock other countries in the future. The Encode Totem Styler also comes with a three year guarantee which I think is really nice and if you are not completely satisfied with your styler, you can return it to the retailer within 30 days for a full refund. Check out their website for a complete list over retail stores/online stores that sell their Encode Totem Styler. Here is the link.


If your not from the UK and you are thinking about ordering this product online, make sure that you also buy an adapter because it doesn't come with one. Your outlet might be different, depending on where you live so without an adapter, you wont be able to use this. I had to order one from Ebay before I could use my styler, so keep that in mind :)

Disclaimer: 
The Encode Totem Styler was sent to me by Enrapture for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. You can follow Enrapture on Twitter and Facebook. Click here to check out their website.

Have you tried the Enrapture Encode Totem Styler? Which curling iron are you using at the moment? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Tag: Whats in My Makeup Bag

Hey Sweeties :)
I asked you guys on Twitter and Facebook if you wanted me to do the Whats in My Makeup Bag Tag and a lot off you really wanted me to do it.

I have to admit that I'm a quite nosy person. I love seeing what products other people are loving and keeping in their makeup bags. I also love watching makeup collection and storage videos on YouTube, they are so helpful and they give me a lot off inspiration on how I can organize and store my own makeup. They also give me ideas on new products to try out which I think is really fun too. If you want to take a peek into my makeup bag, just keep reading :)

 ♥ This is the Purse Size Terry Bag from Shop Glitzy Glam which is Elle and Blair Fowler's website. I love that you can get your initial on your bag, it makes it so cute and much more personal. You should check out their website because they have some really cute items there, Here is the link :)

 ♥ Urban Decay Primer Potion.

 ♥ MAC Bare Study Paint Pot.

 ♥ MAC Eye Shadow in Brule.

 ♥ MAC Eye Shadow in All That Glitters.

 ♥ MAC Eye Shadow in Satin Taupe.

 ♥ NYX Single Eye Shadow in Iced Mocha.

♥ Mally Beauty Volumizing Mascara in Black. 

Kiss New York Luxury Eye Liner in Classic Black.

 ♥ EOS Lip Balm in Strawberry Sorbet.

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Lipstick in Fairest Nude.
Click here to check out my review. 

♥ Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Nude Lustre.

 ♥ Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie.
Click here to check out my review. 


 ♥ MUA Love Hearts Lip Balm in Hot Lips.
Click here to check out my review.

 ♥ Benefit High Beam.

 ♥ MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Soft and Gentle.

 ♥ Milani Baked Blush in Berry Amore.

 ♥ NYX Blush in Angel.

♥ Korres Silicone Free Face Primer.

♥ Garnier Skin Naturals Miracle Skin Perfector B.B Cream.

As you can see, I have quite a few products in my makeup bag. I love the Purse Size Terry Bag from Shop Glitzy Glam. It can hold so many products and I still got room for many more. All off these products are favorites off mine, products that I always reach for and will re-purchase when I have used them up :)

Let me know if you want me to do reviews on any off these products, I would be more than happy to do it. I tag all off you to do this fun tag. If you do this tag, please feel free to leave your link in the comments below, I would love to see it :)  

Whats in your makeup bag at the moment? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Saturday, April 28, 2012

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil: Review, Photos & Swatch

Hey lovelies :)
Today's review is going to be all about a product that I have been loving a lot lately. This is the L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil which is my absolute favorite product to use in the shower. Keep reading if you want to know what I think about this product :)

♥ L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil. 

The Almond Shower Oil is a shower oil that transforms into a lavish, softening foam that gently cleanses your skin leaving it with a satiny softness. I absolutely love how soft, moisturized and pampered my skin feels after using this product and it doesn't leave my skin feeling greasy at all which is a huge plus.

The Almond Shower Oil is also a wonderful product to use for shaving your legs. The razor glides so smoothly over my skin, leaving it indescribably soft afterwards. I didn't experience any irritation at all which is really good. The Almond Shower Oil is suitable for both men and women.

♥ L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil.  

The smell is one off the things that I love and adore about this product. It has a divine flowery almond scent that is soft, subtle and feminine and it lasts on my skin for hours after I have stepped out off the shower. It’s no wonder that this product is one of L’Occitane’s bestsellers.

If you have dry skin like me, this will help keep it soft, moisturized and hydrated. The packaging allows you to control the amount of product you want to use, that way you wont waste any off your precious product. 

♥ L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil. 

The Almond Shower Oil comes in three different sizes. 2.5 fl.oz ($8), 8.4 fl.oz ($24), and 16.9 fl.oz ($48). I have the 2.5 fl.oz which is their travel sized one. If you want to try out this product but you don't want to spend too much money on it before you know if you like it or not, I highly recommend that you pick up the travel size. You get 35ml off product which is quite a lot off product. I have used mine several times and I still have a lot off product left in my bottle. The great thing about this shower oil is that you don't need to use very much as it foams and lathers beautifully. This is a product that is going to last you a long time and its definitely worth the money :)

I'm so in love with this product and I hope L'Occitane never stops making it. I would love it would if they made a body spray or perfume with the exact same smell as this shower oil, I would totally buy that :)

Rating:6/6

Have you tried L'Occitane's Almond Shower Oil? Which products from L'Occitane do you want to try? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥

Friday, April 27, 2012

Makeup Academy Love Hearts Collection: Review, Photos & Swatches

Hey Sweeties :)
Makeup Academy and Love Hearts have collaborated on one off the sweetest collections that I have seen in a long time. This collection consists of five moisturizing tinted lip balms and six nail polishes, ranging from pastels to brights. They are all in adorable limited edition Love Hearts packaging which I think is beyond adorable! I have four products from this collection to share with you, two lip balms and two nail polishes. To see swatches and pictures off the products, just keep reading :)

♥ MUA Love Heart Nail Polishes in I Want U & U R FAB.


 ♥ MUA Love Heart Nail Polish in I Want U.

I Want U is a bright orange nail polish. Its very streaky, not my favorite one out off these two shades. I used three coat to get it to look opaque but as you can see, it still looks a little streaky. The formula off this nail polish made it really difficult to work with but I do enjoy the color a lot. It is a gorgeous color for Spring and Summer.

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Nail Polish in U R FAB.

U R FAB is a beautiful raspberry nail polish which is almost opaque after just one coat. I added two coats but you can definitely get away with wearing just one coat if you prefer that. The formula off U R FAB is much better than I Want U. Its not streaky and it went on so smoothly on my nails. I love this color, I don't have anything like this color in my nail polish collection :)

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Lip Balms in Kiss Me & Hot Lips. 

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Lip Balms in Kiss Me & Hot Lips. 

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Lip Balm in Kiss Me.

Kiss Me is a bright red lip balm. The bright red color looks beautiful in the container but when I swatch it, it looks more reddish pink than bright red. 

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Lip Balm in Hot Lips.

Hot Lips is a beautiful pinky red lip balm which is quite heavily pigmented for a lip balm. This is my favorite one out off the two :)

 ♥ MUA Love Heart Lip Balms in Kiss Me & Hot Lips.

The lip balms are vanilla scented which I absolutely love. Vanilla is one off my all time favorite scents, I can never get enough off it. These lip balms are very moisturizing and they have a hint off color to them that is not too overpowering. They range from nudes to reds to beautiful soft bright pinks. I really want to try out the other shades from this collection, they all look so pretty especially Great Lips and Sweet Kiss! How adorable are the names? :)

I really like everyone can enjoy this collection. The lip balms and nail polishes are only £2 each which is a total steal. My lips gets very dry so a good lip balm is a must have for me. I think these are great to keep in your handbag for touch ups throughout the day. They also last a while on your lips which is great. I highly recommend that you check out this collection, you get a lot off product for the price :)

Where to buy? 
The MUA Love Hearts Collection is available on Makeup Academy's website. You can buy the nail polishes here and the lipbalms here :)

Disclaimer: 
This product was sent to me by Makeup Academy for review purposes only. No payment was received for this review. My reviews are based on my personal opinions and experience using the item(s). All opinions are my own and 100% honest. You can follow Makeup Academy on Twitter and Facebook. Click here to check out their website.

 Have you tried any off the lip balms or nail polish from the MUA Love Heart Collection? Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment :) Xoxo, Christine♥
 

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