JOHN FRIEDA Brilliant Brunette Hydrating Conditioner

This is a very old favourite of mine. Actually I've repurchased it numerous times and there have been rare occasions that this wasn't in my conditioner stash. Currently, I have the 500 ml salon size with a pump that is super handy. It feels quite light, which is the total opposite of how I typically like my conditioners, however, despite that it is moisturising enough for my dry hair. There are two areas that this excels at -  shine and scent. It gives by far the best shine out drugstore conditioners I've tried, but keep in mind that this line was designed for brown hair and my hair is dark brown. The scent is divine, like a mix of coconut and caramel, but not sweet rather a bit more sophisticated blend. This is the only conditioner/mask after which my hair smells nice for days as normally my hair never retains the scent of the conditioner or shampoo I use for more than a few hours.

BALANCE ME Cleanse and Smooth Face Balm

I've been using many other cleansers for the past few months and I haven't come round to repurchasing this just yet as I need to use up most of the stuff I have, but I must say that I miss this cleanser so much. This was the best cleanser I've ever used, I bought two in a row, which is very uncommon for me when it comes to cleansers, but that's what happens when you find the one. Unfortunately, it is not a budget cleanser, so I searched the drugstore ranks to find something similar and nothing comes close. My skin felt so good when I was using this and it looked its best. It's a balm cleanser which just feels so luxurious on the skin, though this one has small oatmeal scrub particles in it that provide a very gentle exfoliation. 

BALEA Rasier Gel

A standard in my bathroom. It's cheap, comes in many scents (though they are mostly limited editions) and the formula is superb. Basically, it's a gel that transforms into a thick foam that really sticks on the skin and provides enough slip to allow for a comfortable shave. Great stuff for the price . 

LANCÔME Hypnôse Waterproof mascara

Ok, I know it's the Star version on the picture, but it doesn't matter because I'm referring to the Hypnose formula rather than different brushes. This is one of the rare formulas (one of two actually) that is capable of keeping my annoyingly stubborn eyelashes curled all day. It's also volumising and lengthening, so my lashes look so good with this. It's expensive, but well worth it if you have the same issues with keeping the lashes curled as me. 

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AUSSIE 3 Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner 

I'm fickle with my conditioner choices, I admit, but it's because my hair is so dry and thick, also pretty much never soft because of the coarse texture that rare conditioners, especially from the drugstore, get my seal of approval and Aussie's 3 Minute Miracle is at the very top of the "best of drugstore" list. It has a similar effect as much more expensive products, it nourishes my hair well and even manages to make it somewhat silky. The bubble gum scent it has is addictive and I've purchased several other product from their line just for the smell, though those, unlike this one, fell short of leaving me with a lasting impression.

L'OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil

I can be very loyal to a product I like, but rare gained my loyalty so long ago. I've been repurchasing this shower oil since before iPhone and Windows Vista made their first appearance and during this time I think I've never been without a bottle of it. This is my luxurious, pampering product that I use on special occasions. As the name suggests, it's an oil, which then transforms into this thick, rich foam with an almost a lotion texture that is intensely moisturising. I never need to use a moisturiser afterwards, though the accompanying oil as well as the cream from the same line prolong the staying power of the gorgeous scent. It is the scent that is exquisite as well, I can't really describe it otherwise as luxuriously sweet, but I haven't met a person that would dislike it yet. By the way, I buy eco-refills.

NEUTROGENA Visibly Clear 2-in1 Wash Mask

Another product that I've been loyal to since my teens and I've repurchased numerous times. When I first started properly researching what I'm putting on my face, Neutrogena's mask was all the rage and came heavily recommended by average consumers. I remember when I first used it, I was astonished at how healthy a 10-minute session made my skin look. It's just a simple clay mask with salicylic acid, but one that is not drying and comes in a huge tube for a pretty decent price. It can also be used as a cleanser, but I'm not too fond of using it that way.

BOURJOIS Healthy Mix Serum

How long have I been raving about this foundation? Sometime since I started blogging I believe. It's a wonderful foundation that genuinely looks like skin, feels weightless and is immediately dry to the touch (meaning it sets fast). The finish is has is a dewy, healthy one and the foundation offers light to medium coverage, which is just the right amount for my taste. The only problem is the shade range with prevailing strong yellow undertones (I'm neutral, so I mix it with a pink toned foundation), but all in all the formula is pretty fab. 

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 SECHE VITE Dry Fast Top Coat

Best top coat ever! Believe me I am not a patient woman, especially when it comes to drying time of nail polishes and with this my nails are dry in less than a minute. I wouldn't know whether it prolongs the manicure or prevents chipping, since my nails are very strong and hard, hence why my nail polish always lasts very long (my nails don't bend, so the polish doesn't crack and therefore chip making me one of the laziest people when it comes to changing my nail polish), but it does make the nail polish looks shinier. Its only weakness? It thickens up before you have the chance to use it up.
There were a few weeks when I was without it because I was waiting for the parcel with a new bottle to arrive - longest weeks of my life - just kidding, but I did miss it a lot. The most important thing to me is that I can do what I want as soon as possible and not wait eons for my nail polish to dry. This does just that. Sold!

JOICO K-Pak Intense Hydrator

I don't talk about this gem nearly enough which is crime since it's one of the absolute best hair treatments I've ever found. On my scale of hair treatments it comes second right behind Masquitense. Texture-wise it's nothing special, just your run of the mill slightly thicker treatment and the scent is nothing to write home about, but it injects some serious boost of moisture and transforms the dries of mops into decent hair. It makes my hair super hydrated, silky and soft, I tell you this is far superior to anything from the drugstore. There are proteins and keratin in it, so I wouldn't advise this to be used regularly or even on undamaged hair, however, unlike the Reconstructor it can be used alone as it's not as potent (so no additional conditioner needed).

 BALEA Duche & Creme Cocos & Nectarine 

Yes, it's just a regular shower gel, but good lawd does it smell spectacular! It's the scent of my favourite bubble gums from my childhood -   Hubba Bubba in Peach flavour, so that super sweet peach candy scent. It's divine and it always brings a smile to my face. And it costs 0.99 €, what more could you want?

NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Dry Oil

I know, I talk about this ALL the time, but I love it. I've been using it as a face moisturiser for the last three years and I just love how soft, radiant and healthy my skin looks and feels. It's my holy grail.
I'm sure that there are other oils that are probably just as good, but this one feels like it was made for my skin.

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I'm starting a new category of posts that will feature products I've repurchased and/or I keep repurchasing. I  realized I actually have a ton of such products, I guess I'm a creature of habit or just very loyal to products I love. I already have five posts ready that I'll post in a very sporadic fashion and each will feature a handful of products.

Tigi S Factor Flat Iron Shine Spray Heat Defender

What a mouthful! This is product I've been using for three years and it's like a light oil that it's excellent for dry hair (I mean a silicone-oil in a spray, much like Orofluido Sahara, but lighter or got2b Öl-La-La). I use this every time before I use either a curling iron or straightener and spray it all over the hair concentrating on the ends since they are the driest part. It sprays a fine and even mist, so it's very easy to get it evenly on the hair. Because of its oily texture, it instantly smooths the hair, gives tons of shine and makes it look very healthy. In the typical Tigi fashion, the sweet apple-pear candy scent is lovely as well. One bottle actually lasts me very long, so it's not that expensive in the long run. 

By the way, prices really vary for this. I find that Beauty Bay, All Beauty and Online Beauty Buys (on eBay) sell it cheapest.

Alverde Aroma Pflegeöl Kokos

There is nothing particularly exceptional about this oil, however, it's packaged in the most practical manner and it's very affordable. I use it for moisturising the body, hair, taking off make up and shaving. It's a light oil, though still greasy, but it doesn't take ages to sink in. The only thing I'm getting tired of is the coconut muffin scent, I'd like it more if it smelled like the pure coconut oil, so next time I'll take a different version (there are three more scents).

Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Solution

I must be getting really boring talking about this product again, but I've been repurchasing it for three years and I've gone though countless of bottles. It's the best make up remover that feels like water and removes make up fast and efficient. Garnier's is lovely as well, but slightly less effective.

The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Body Butter

This body butter was first released as a part of LE, but I think they recently made it permanent which I've over the moon about. It is my favourite body moisturiser ever. It smells like ripe peaches/peach yoghurt - a scent I adore and they recently started selling the body mist as well, which I'm dying to get my hands on. It has a hard consistency, but it still applies nicely and it's definitely one of the most moisturising body products I've tried so far. Love it!

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