L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation and new hair colour!

As I promised in my previous post, here is my thoughts on L'Oreals' Lumi Magique Foundation. I only had one sample of this but it was enough for two face applications.

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Loreal say (taken from Boots website): "With age skin can become dull and tired. L'Oreal Lumi Magique foundation helps give instant skin radiance. You will be glowing inside and out."

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I have gone for a "natural" make up look today and this foundation suits it so well.

Shade- Pure Beige.

I am in love with this product! It was so lovely to apply, really smooth and creamy. It didn't cling to any dry patches and it left my skin looking radiant. I lightly dusted over with some bronzer and that was all I needed. It doesn't feel heavy or cakey, it is lovely and light and my skin feels super soft without feeling greasy. It has covered any blemishes well, with no need for concealer (yay!).

I'd say I prefer this to my usual Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation, which has surprised me as I didn't think I could find anything that even came close to it!

I am so glad I requested a sample and shall definitely be purchasing a full size bottle.  

Request your free sample here

Full size bottle available to buy here, £10.99

P.S... I have dyed my hair again. A more intense red this time! I went for Live XXL in Real Red and am really happy with the results. I love love love red hair!

You may have also noticed the new blog design. I got bored of the previous one but I'm un-decided whether I like the new one or not. I wanted to add some images of things I love to make it more interesting, but then again I do like plain, simple designs too. What do you think?

Live Color XXL Foam

I have always dyed my hair, it has been many different shades of red and purple over the years. I used to swear by a colour called Chocolate Cherry by Loreal in my teens. I've tried that many different brands of hair dye I could write a book! For the past 2 years though I have always opted for Live Colour.

 I hadn't dyed my hair for a good few months up until  2 days ago. I don't know why, I guess I just couldn't be bothered. My roots weren't too noticeable as my natural colour is dark brown with a hint of red in it anyway. Whilst shopping the other day I spotted the Live Colour XXL foam hair dye I hadn't used a foam hair colourant before so decided to pick up Shade 488 Cranberry Kick

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It was very easy to use, you just pour the liquid into the tub, then add the powder, replace the lid and give it a good shake. You then just apply it to your hair with your hands (gloved obviously) like shampoo. I had so much product left over as my hair is only short, I literally only used a quarter of the foam. I also noticed that there was some un-mixed powder left in the bottom of the tub when I washed the remainder down the sink... I made sure I shook it vigorously for the specified time too. It was easy to apply, although when you take the lid off after shaking you have to be careful it doesn't spill out. I left it on for the recommended 30 minutes then washed it out. Before washing out, I noticed the dye had kind of "set" on my hair... it had gone very stiff and felt a little powdery. Even when washed out my hair felt quite dry but that soon went after the conditioner was added. This is my hair 2 days after application and after 1 more wash...

It's not as red as I'd hoped but that could just be the shade I've chosen (I don't normally go for cranberry kick). However, I am pleased with the results and WOULD use the foam again, just in a different shade next time.

Live Color XXL foam is available here, £3.99