Review - L'Oréal Full Restore Hair Masque

L'Oréal Elvive Full Restore 5 Repairing Masque With Serum

I featured this masque in another post here but I never did a full review on it so here it is! 

Firstly, this product is amazing! I genuinely don't know how my hair survived without it. My hair stays feeling and looking healthy by just using this masque once a week. Obviously your regular shampoo and conditioner contribute to the health of your hair but you can never go wrong with a weekly masque. I've always been a fan of L'Oréal hair care products so this was why I chose this masque when I was presented with a never ending selection.

This masque has a solution to hair's most common problems - after using you will find your hair:
1. Feels stronger
2. Looks fuller
3. Looks revitalised
4. Has a healthy shine
5. Looks and feels silkier

After shampooing and conditioning my hair, I put this masque in and leave it for 5-10 minutes. The longer you can leave it the better! Then I wash it out and dry as normal, and wow, the difference is incredible! My hair feels softer than ever, instead of feeling dry and it looks shiny. Since using this masque, my hair is in the best condition it's been in years.
The only downside to this product is the twist-type lid for opening the pot. When you're in the shower, your hands are obviously going to be wet so trying to open the lid by twisting it is almost impossible.

Overall, I would give this product a 9/10 because it has practically saved the life of my hair but unfortunately the impractical lid is a negative. I would definitely give this full marks if the masque came in a bottle instead of a pot.

Róisín

xo

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The Beauty Products I Couldn't Live Without

I've chosen several beauty products which personally, I could not see myself living without. Enjoy!

1. Batiste Dry Shampoo 

Of course this product is great for days in between washes but dry shampoo is amazing when you want to add volume to your hair. Apply at the crown and roots and it will soak up excess oil. I use the original one but I'm aware that there are different ones specifically for brown/black hair to avoid leaving a white colour on your hair. 

2. Essence Liquid Eyeliner
Nothing new here. I'm pretty sure every girl who uses liquid eyeliner uses the Essence one. No other brand compares to it and for €2.99 it's an absolute bargain. The consistency is perfect and the brush allows accurate application which is essential when your look includes winged eyeliner!


3. E.L.F Studio Stipple Brush
This is probably the best make up brush I have ever used! I think I paid about €5 for this and I can't believe how good the quality is. This brush is an antibacterial, synthetic haired brush and creates a flawless look. It can be used with both wet and dry products and works by creating an airbrushed look. For more information about this brush including a video tutorial on how it works, visit the E.L.F website (I will leave a link below).



4. Wet'n'Wilds 'Bare It All' Lipstick
Finding a suitable nude lipstick that doesn't look like you have just applied foundation all over your lips is probably a test for most of us. But I finally found the one and after searching and hunting. I had never used a Wet'n'dWild lipstick until I discovered this one and I think I'll find myself buying them all. 'Bare it all' is the perfect shade when you want your lips to have some emphasis but not through using a bold shade. This is definitely my go-to shade especially if I've opted for a make up look that includes dark eyes. If that's not enough, these lipsticks are easy to apply and do not dry out your lips. A slight touch up may be needed after food or drink but I'm the type of girl that is constantly touching up my lipstick anyway so this is no problem for me. Wet'n'Wild lipsticks range from €1.99 to €2.99.

5. Red Lipstick
Every girl needs a trusty red lippy that they can rely on and I have two favourites, both by Rimmel. My first one is in the shade 'Diva' and my second one is from the Kate Moss range in the shade ''. These lipsticks vary slightly in terms of shade, with the Kate Moss one being a darker red. 






6. Boots Essentials Cucumber Facial Scrub
This is definitely the best exfoliator I've come across. It's only €1.99 and a little goes such a long way. It leaves my face feeling so soft without being too harsh on my skin. This one is for all skin types. 

7. Elvive Full Restore Hair Mask

I like to use a hair mask once a week to keep my hair looking and feeling healthy. This mask is amazing and I would highly recommend. I leave it in my hair for 5-10 minutes after shampooing, wash it out and then use my regular conditioner. It smells great and leaves my hair looking shiny and feeling soft. 

What beauty products would you find difficult to live without?

Róisín 

xo

Check out the products through the links below:

• E.L.F Studio Stipple Brush 

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