LARISALOVES

Banila Co Clean it Zero: Review*

1:15 PM

At the end of a long work day or event, it's never a fun task to remove my eye makeup and face makeup using two different products. I would use a waterproof makeup remover for my eyes and then a micellar water to remove the rest of my face makeup.

After finishing my DHC cleansing oil, I've been meaning to try Banila Co's Clean it Zero after watching Jenn Im (from Clothes Encounters) rave about the product in one of her Korean hauls/review.

What is it? It is an award-winning solid balm with a sorbet-like texture which turns into a silky oil when it hits the skin and dissolves all makeup with ease - including stubborn waterproof eye makeup! One step makeup removal? Yes please. It boasts of papaya extract (which works to naturally exfoliate the skin) and is rich in vitamin C (which helps to brighten the skin).

How do you use it? I use the spatula provided and scoop out a pea size amount into clean dry hands. I think massage the product over my entire face, paying a little more attention to my eye makeup. I rinse my face with warm water, follow up with a cleanser and my usual skincare routine.

My verdict? I love it. The smell isn't overpowering and my face feels absolutely squeaky clean without feeling stripped of moisture. For the busy girl who is constantly cutting down their skincare routine/evening routing, this product is an absolute killer. It cuts down my makeup removal time in half and it is oh so satisfying to watch my makeup melt away each time.

Where can you buy it? You can order this bad boy (and other Korean skincare products) from here or here for $25 if you're in Australia. The price is definitely worth it, since you only use a tiny amount at a time - the jar will last you a good while.

*This product was sent to me by Fern who is an Australian distributor of Kicho products and other Korean skincare products. This post reflects my honest thoughts and opinions. I would never blog about a product that I didn't love (I don't have the time for that).

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HOW I CURL MY HAIR - LOOSE WAVES TUTORIAL

3:53 PM

I was constantly asked what tools I used to curl my hair and how I curl my hair. Here is a quick and easy guide to achieving those loose and effortless waves. Note that the flash results in my hair showing up more of a chocolate brown than my true ash brown color :(

1. Heat protector

I've been loving Bumble and Bumble's Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer. I spray this to damp hair before blow drying and to dry hair before curling to protect my hair from further damage.

2. Section your hair in half

I'm not one to fiddle with 20 clips just to curl my hair and so I tie half my hair up with my plain old hair elastic. Fancy stuff.

3. Curl away from the face

I'm using my 32mm Babyliss Pro Ceramic Curling Iron which I have dropped and broken the tip off. For shorter hair lengths I recommend a curling iron that is smaller in size.

I split my hair in half and let it rest in front of my shoulders. The curled sections are then thrown over my shoulders, I have a great system in place hehe.

In about 3-4cm sections, I clamp a few centimeters away from the root of the hair and curl away from my face, opening and closing the clamp whilst rotating to collect more hair until I've covered the entire length. I repeat this on the other side. I find that curlers with clamps are great for beginners and less fiddly i.e. less burns to the fingers for all you people in the clumsy club with me.

It should look something like this...

4. Let down the rest of the hair

Once again, curl away from the face but starting from the back of the head, making your way towards the front of the face. Your fringe and front sections should be the last to be curled. Remember my curl and throw behind the shoulder system!

It should end up looking something like this...

5. Brush

I give both sides a gentle brush in a downwards motion, lifting with each stroke to avoid breaking up the waves too much. I use this Tangle Teezer knock off I found in Trade's Secret for $3. It works just as well! Use your fingers to break up the waves to your liking or continue brushing to soften the waves even further.

For everyday wear I don't use any hairspray, I like how the waves drop throughout the day. However, for a night out I'd definitely give it a good spritz to make sure the waves hold throughout the night.

VOILA!

Without flash (my true hair colour)

With flash

Let me know if this was any help to your hair curling routine and whether you'd like a post about my hair care routine, cut and color! Wishing you all a lovely day and a beautiful start to 2016.