December/January Empties

TONI&GUY Dry Shampoo (reviewed here) -  The only dry shampoo I've tried that does not leave any white residues!  

Nutrimetics Nutri-Rich Foaming Bath Oil with Apricot Kernel Oil (reviewed here) - I love the nourishing benefits of Apricot Kernel Oil! Makes my skin feel smooth and moisturised and it has such an amazing invigorating scent! 

Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF35 (reviewed here) - I love the high SPF and light/medium finish Bobbi Brown's new BB cream has to offer. Bobbi Brown BB Cream conceals small imperfections and is perfect to use for a natural everyday look. Definitely going to repurchase this little beauty!

Nivea Sensitive Protect Roll-on Deodorant (reviewed here) - Nivea's range of sensitive protect deodorants are absolutely gentle and non-irritating. 

Kiko Cosmetics Mat Base Corrector Primer (reviewed here) - For a quick drying face base, Kiko's  Primer is the one that leaves my skin prepped and ready for foundation and makeup application. If only Kiko products were sold in Australia. You will know where I will be heading if I travel back to Europe!

Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask (reviewed here) - This Organix hair mask is infused with macadamia oil, sugar cane extract and bamboo extract to nourish and hydrate my hair. I only need to use this mask once a week to keep my hair well hydrated and moisturised.

L'Occitane Hand Cream (reviewed here) - These purse-sized L'Occitane hand creams always come in handy when I'm on the go! 

Sally Hansen Healthy Cuticles - Housed in a neat little jar, Sally Hansen's cuticle cream is full of nourishing ingredients such as vitamins and soy proteins which leave my cuticles looking soft, supple and healthy.

Have you used up any beauty products during the summer holiday?

xx Rose

Organix Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask

Organix - 'Drench your strands in an ultra-moisturising luxurious formula infused with nutrient rich macadamia oil to instantly hydrate and smooth parched, dry hair while exotic sugar cane extract and bamboo extract soften and mend split ends for a luscious, vibrant mane with brilliant shine.'

Organix Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask (A$19.99/237 ml) is from the Hydrating Macadamia Oil Collection and there is also the Shampoo, Conditioner and Dry Styling Oil within this collection. I've been introduced to Organix hair therapy products in the past and I absolutely love how hydrating and amazing these products are! I was particularly interested in the Macadamia Oil Collection as I haven't used any hair care products which contain the core ingredient of Macadamia Oil. My hair needs constant maintenance and replenishment, so I never miss a day without applying hair serum or oil to nourish and hydrate the ends of my hair. Organix Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask is a deep conditioning product which I have been using once per week. I just scoop a decent amount of the creamy rich mask and leave it in my hair for about 15 minutes before rinsing it out with cool to lukewarm water. After about a month of using this product, my hair has become silky smooth, hydrated and the texture of my hair looks neat, less frizzy and voluminous. I sometimes run my fingers through my hair because it is just so nice to touch! The scent is so beautiful, sweet and floral and it keeps my senses happy while leaving it my hair. Even after rinsing out the product I could still sense the lovely sweet scent. I'm very happy that my hair has responded positively to Organix Macadamia Oil Intensive Moisture Mask and it has become a staple to my winter hair care regime to bring back the moisture and nutrients my hair needs.

Which hair masks are you currently loving? 
 

xx Rose

Product was provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Organix and did not receive remuneration to post this product review. 

Beat the Winter Blues: Hair Edition

It is officially winter and the beautiful blue skies and cooler breeze in Brisbane has changed dramatically to cloudy white skies with some strong breezes making its way through my long and thick hair. It has come to my attention that my colour-treated and regularly heat styled hair has changed from silky soft smooth hair to dry, parched and frizzy hair. To be honest, I haven’t really given my hair that extra TLC as I do with my skin- now is the time to really get stuck into it! I have accumulated a number of fantastic hair products over the last few weeks and I’d like to share with you the hair products I currently love.

Organix Instant Repair Cocoa butter Shampoo and Conditioner (A$15.99 each/385ml)*: I luurve chocolate (who doesn’t??) and I also luurve my Organix Instant Repair Cocoa butter Shampoo and Conditioner!! The Cocoa Butter scent of these Organix hair products is absolutely irresistible and divine- quite the sweet treat I am enjoying everyday, but for my hair! I enjoy indulging my senses with Organix Instant Repair Cocoa Butter whilst restoring the nutrients and repairing my hair with this deliciously scented shampoo and conditioner. The formula consists of silk proteins which penetrate, strengthen and nourish dry and damaged hair. There is also Amazonian Babassu Oil which revitalises hair and restores the natural elasticity of hair. To provide lasting lustre and shine to hair the formula also consists of Sesame Seed Oil to condition the hair. I have never been so impressed with shampoo and conditioner products until I had the chance of using Organix. Organix Instant Repair Cocoa Butter Shampoo and Conditioner. After a few weeks of use my hair feels very silky and soft to touch after blow-drying my hair. 

Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk (A$8.95/50ml and A$16.95/150ml): My all time favourite method to cleanse my hair is using Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk. It comes in a sleek white can and makes my hair looking fresh and feeling revitalised. Using Klorane dry shampoo is a great way to remove grease and particles on the roots of my hair in a matter of seconds! Please see my full review here if you are interested.

Edward Beale Moroccan Gloss Pure Argan Oil Hair Spray Treatment Mist (125ml): I am no stranger to Argan Oil hair products, however when I came across Australian made and owned Edward Beale Moroccan Gloss, I was intrigued to see how this Pure Argan Oil in the form of a mist performs. The spray bottle is like no regular hair spray bottle as the nozzle is very firm and one steady spray of this mist gives off a cloud of fine particles evenly dispersed onto the hair. One spray is plenty to condition my ends and nourish my hair. The mist applied onto my hair feels very lightweight and my hair appears beautifully glossy (but not overly glossy) without a greasy feel. Edward Beale Moroccan Gloss is suitable for all hair types and is an excellent product to nourish the hair in the form of a hair spray.

Dove Therapy Nutritive Nourishing Oil Care Treatment serum (A$9.99/40ml)*: is a transparent oil which helps to eliminate frizz and help hydrate the hair. I use this serum during the mornings to protect and maintain my hair during the day. Core ingredients of the serum include coconut and sweet almond oil, which help to make my hair shine and feel silky smooth. The serum is housed in a very convenient plastic pump bottle with a cap and makes this product very convenient for travel. The serum is very lightweight and once applied, it soaks in quickly and my hair feels like I didn’t apply any product to my hair. My hair has become tangle-free, frizz-free, shiny and very well hydrated! I absolutely ADORE this product and highly recommend this! It's sooo affordable and provides amazing results for dry and dull hair.

ULittleBeauty Natural Shine Hair Serum (A$19.95/100ml): ULittleBeauty is an au naturel hair care product, which is formulated with natural ingredients such as Macadamia and Argan Oil to help bring back moisture loss and shine from dry and damaged hair. The serum appears milky white and has a very thin consistency, which makes it very easy to thoroughly moisturise the ends of my hair. The scent is am overwhelming scent of botanical extracts and dissipates after a short period of time. I have been using this serum as a night treatment for my hair and it works effectively to leave hair looking smooth and hydrated when I wake up in the morning.

Which hair care products are you currently using?

xx Rose

*Products were provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Organix nor Dove and did not receive remuneration to post this product review. 

Review: Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection

Recently, I discovered a hair care product range from Organix. Organix formulates their products using organic active ingredients and their hair products are safe for colour treated hair (won't bleach colour dyed hair) and suitable for all hair types. 

There are a number of collections available suitable to the needs of your hair. 

If your hair is lacking in nutrients, natural vitamin E and antioxidants and need of restructuring the hairs' cell structure then the Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection is for you.

If your hair is lacking in moisture and strength, then the Organix Hydrating Teatree Mint Collection and/or Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Collection are suitable for you.

If your hair is lifeless, dry and brittle, then the Organix Pomegranate Green Tea Collection is for you.

If your looking towards a more smooth and silky look to your hair Organix Smoothing Shea Butter Collection and/or Organix Soft & Silk Collection are great for you.

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My hair is colour treated and also damaged from using a hair straightener almost daily. The ends of my hair are relatively dry if I don't maintain my hair during the day (i.e., use hair oil to help nourish and balance the moisture of my hair). Hence, Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil is the most suitable collection for my hair.

Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner (rrpA$19.99 ea, 385ml ea)

The packaging component of 'products' in general are important to me is it usually relates to the ease of use and stability of the product. The packaging of Organix shampoo and conditioner, in particular, are both very bulky and curved at the sides- thus making dispensing relatively difficult. Despite this, it's great to know that Organix uses eco-friendly and recycled materials to manufacture their bottles. 

The scent is absolutely beautiful and luxurious! The scent is not overpowering, however, it does leave my hair smelling fresh through the day.


The consistency of both the shampoo and conditioner are relatively thick, therefore only a small blob is required to fully cleanse my hair. Due to the difficulty in dispensing the product it's not so easy to dispense excess product anyway. The shampoo lathers up quickly and does a great job to cleanse my hair. The conditioner is lovely as it made my hair smooth and silky. Whilst rinsing my hair through water, my hair felt just luscious! 


After a few weeks of using a combination of Organix shampoo and conditioner daily, I've noticed that after cleansing my hair and towel drying, my hair feels soft and looks slightly healthy. When I say healthy I mean smooth, nourished and no longer frizzy at the ends. I quite happy with the results as I've had to put more effort in the past by using more and more hair products to maintain the health of my hair.

Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Intense Moisturising Treatment (rrpA$19.99, 237ml)

I have used a myriad of hair treatments in the past, ranging from the expensive and luxurious to the most affordably priced. I have no idea why, but all hair treatments I have used are housed in a tub! I find this really inconvenient as I find myself scooping the product out with my fingers urgh! Well, I guess it’s due to the very thick consistency, but still, there needs to be another method to hygienically dispense hair treatments rather than exposing the product to air after each use. Ok, rant over for the packaging factor...

To boost the life of my hair and ensure my hair stays smooth and healthy I use a hair mask. I apply this hair mask to damp hair straight after using shampoo and conditioner. I only use this treatment once a week as I have found a once a week usage works best for me. I leave this treatment in my hair for a few minutes before rinsing it out. After rinsing and blow drying my hair, my hair felt instantly refreshed, smoother and softer. I really love the soft feeling and think this is a great product when used consistently. After a few weeks of using the treatment, it did not dry my hair out; instead it helped to strengthen and repair my hair and prevent splits ends from occurring.

Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Oil (rrpA$24.99, 100ml)

There has been a huge interest in the use of hair oil for beautiful looking hair and if you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon... I suggest you do quick smart!

 Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Oil is thicker than most oils on the market. My hair is thick and relatively coarse, so the thick consistency does require a little patience to evenly spread the oil to the ends of my hair.  Despite the thick consistency, I found that adding a little excess product to my hair does not leave my hair looking oily or greasy.

There is no ‘correct’ way of applying this hair oil. I’ve been using this penetrating oil two ways with success: 1. apply to damp hair after using shampoo and conditioner or 2. Apply to completely dry hair.

The scent is really divine and lovely for my hair after application. This penetrating oil does control the frizz and the often flyaways here and there. The ingredients list of this Penetrating Oil is very similar to the popular Moroccan Oil Treatment. Organix Penetrating Oil is an affordable and useful product which has left a huge tick on my list. My hair has become beautiful! I highly recommend this product if you are looking into a hair oil which nourishes and maintains the soft and smooth texture and moisture of your hair. 

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On a separate note, my friend reccomended the Organix Smoothing Shea Butter Collection as it smells divine and doesn't dry out the hair! I absolutely love Shea Butter and I'm looking forward to using this Organix Shea Butter hair care range once I've finished with the Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Collection.

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Organix is available in Australia at Coles, Chemist Warehouse and My Chemist.

To read more about the entire Organix range, please see the Organix website here.

What do you think of Organix and their focus on the presence of organic active ingredients in hair care products?

Do you have a sensitive scalp? Which hair products do you swear by?

Rose 

Products were provided for consideration only. This review is 100% based on my own thoughts and opinions. I am not affiliated with Organix and did not receive remuneration to post this product review.