Phyto Paris

 Hi my loves! Long time no post, I apologize but it has been craziness over here! Our house is finally (and sadly) under contract, so that means some downtime this week and then the moving starts. So I'm sorry to say that this spotty posting may be common for a while, but I'll be back to annoy you soon enough!

If you know me, you know I'm super duper lazy with my hair. In fact I just cut it off in order to avoid doing anything to it. I generally buy cheap shampoos and conditioners are target and maybe use Organix every once in a while. In summary, I suck. but when the gorgeous Lilian reached out and asked if I'd like to try some of the Phyto Paris* range I jumped at the chance! Phyto is a botanical hair care line that was born in Paris and fairly recently launched in the US.

I have been using several products from the Volume range, as well as the Phytokératine Extreme and Phytopolléine. Phytopolléine is a scalp treatment made of a blend of botanical oils to soothe and balance the scalp. I've had a fairly dry scalp this winter (gross), which has led to an overproduction of oil meaning I need to wash my hair wayyy more often. And no one has time for that. I've only used this a handful of times but so far I'm really liking it. It feels quite clarifying and cleans without leaving your hair feeling stripped, it hasn't totally relieved my dry scalp but I feel like it's on the fast track. The Phytovolume shampoo is designed for finer hair and brings body and bounce. My hair borders on fine, but I have a lot of it, so I often find that things that are supposed to be volumizing end up weighing it down. This not only smells delish but also leaves my hair feeling really bouncy. It's super gentle and leaving my hair feeling healthy and shiny, especially when paired with the Phytobaume. This is one of the only conditioners I feel okay loading up on because I know it won't weigh my hair down. My only complaint about this combo is the packaging of the shampoo. It is gorgeous, but has no stopper so it kind of just spills out of the metal bottle and I feel like I'm being a bit wasteful!

After washing my hair, I use the Phytokératine Extreme which is basically a serum for your hair. I tend to do this every other wash as it is quite rich, but leaves your hair super soft and smooth. Obviously I've just cut my hair off but I think I'm noticing a change in the strength of my hair. I don't hair any split ends so far and it's almost frizz-free (which is incredible in this humidity). This is also a thermal protectant so is awesome for those of you that heat style often! The final product, and my absolute favourite, is the Phytovolume Actif. If you're familiar with the Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray, this is along those lines. It's a volumizing spray that leaves hair looking full, but is texturizing instead of sticky.

Have you guys tried anything from the Phyto range? Hopefully this review was somewhat helpful, I'm obviously not very well versed in hair care! I'll probably be repurchasing the shampoo and conditioner as they're fairly inexpensive, but I'm not sure I can get myself to spend money on the other styling products! We shall see.
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*The products featured in this post have been sent to me for consideration. This post is not sponsored and as always, all opinions are my own.

The Cream Blush Edit

I love cream blushes, especially the stick variety if you couldn't tell. I think they get this bad rep that they're difficult to use or that they don't last but in recent years formulas have changed. Now they're effortless flushes of colour that bring life back to your face. In short, I'm obsessed.

The MAC Cremeblend Blush in Lady Blush was one of my first introductions to cream blush (and blushes in general) and is a classic. This one is more like traditional cream blushes with a thicker, almost gooey consistency and doesn't set down once applied to the cheeks. It's gorgeous if you like a dewy skin, and the warm neutral pink colour is great for every day. The Bobbi Brown Sheer Colour Cheek Tints are really hard to find, but if you happen across them please pick them up. And buy me some. Specifically the colour Cool Lilac which is the most beautiful pale, cool, lilacy-pink there ever was. The formula of these is kind of unusual because they're like a tinted lip balm, meaning they go on transparent and blend out into a beautifully-sheer flush. I looooooove them. 

I've sung the praises of the Bite Beauty Multisticks multiple (lol) times on the blog, but they're just so good! These little miracles are multi-use eye, lip, and cheek products and are made with natural and food-grade ingredients! They have this strange demi-matte satin formula which means they do not budge. They're alright on the lips and eyes, but not my fave. On the cheeks though, my goodness. The colour is super concentrated if you apply straight from the bullet, but blended with your fingers they look so beautiful. I specifically love the shades Gelato, Cocoa, and Brioche but there's a huge range!

 Not gonna lie, when my manager gave me a Clinique Chubby Stick I was like boooooring. My idiot self didn't know what she was missing. Who knew these were this good?! The formula is super creamy, but goes on like velvet meaning they last alll day. I've got lots and lots of these on my wishlist next. This shade is Plumped Up Peony which is perfect for every day. On the slightly more high end side are the Charlotte Tilbury Beach Sticks, the Chubby Stick's sheerer slightly tackier (as in texture hehe, look at that packaging girl) older sister. These aren't particularly loved in the beauty community, but I think they're really underrated. I've only tried Moon Beach but it gives such a glow to the skin, and I imagine it'll look extra amazing in the summer time. They are expensive, but I got mine in one of the look sets so it was an amazing deal!

I'm sure you all know how much I adore the Glossier Cloud Paints, and I have a post here so I won't go on about them for too long. If you're afraid of cream blush, you must try these. They're the most user friendly blush on the face of the planet. The gel-cream formula glides easily over the skin and blends like a dream. Don't forget to shop through my link glossier.com/reps/amelia for 20% off your first order! And you can use the code 2BLUSH to get two for $30 ;)

What's your favourite blush formula?
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What I Wore: Week 01

In an effort to use up the ridiculous amount of products I own, I've decided to do semi-weekly product roundups. Then, so that I won't bore you all to tears I will be required to use different products! Genius, eh? As long as it lasts, anyway. On to this week's products! Not gonna lie, I actually struggled to use a bunch of products for an entire week. Mostly because I generally change up the foundation I wear on a daily basis, but I have prevailed! Except for on the eyeshadow-section. There I epically failed.

Anyway, I decided I needed to try to use my Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick more often as it's definitely getting close to the end of its life and I have tons and tons left. I do like this, but I have the older formulation which is much thicker and much less creamy. I've sort of been using this as a giant concealer and drawing it over the areas that need it then just blending with my fingers. For a little extra coverage I'm also using the Bobbi Creamy Concealer in Ivory. I literally have 5 of these in different colours which is totally unnecessary so I'll be trying to use these up (read: I'll probably give them to my friends)! Honestly I just have a ton of base products, so I thought that this baby Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Ethereal Light would be a good place to start in the powder category. Because it isn't a flat matte it pairs well with the foundation stick. And because it's a baby it will be a bit easier to use up (although I may repurchase this oops).

I know I should be using some of my exorbitant MAC Blush collection, but I cannot put the Glossier Cloud Paints away. Dusk specifically has become my every day shade, it's such a nice natural colour that really warms up my complexion. I attempted to use the Tartelette palette on my eyes but I think I may have put a transition shade through my crease once or twice. Oops. I did forget about the gorgeous Bobbi Brown Shadow Stick in Truffle. This colour is such a beautiful champagne and doubles up as eyeshadow and highlight, win! I threw a bunch of mascaras away recently so I don't really have too many to rotate, but this week I stuck to the Clinique High Impact Mascara. Top lashes only to look more awake (hi Rachel and Jewlie). This is one of my classic mascara faves as it's both volumizing and lengthening without being clumpy.

For those of you who have a ridiculous amount of makeup, how do you make sure you actually use your makeup?
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A Full Face of Glossier

Hiiii babes! Sorry no post yesterday! Have been working on a new video for you though, which you can watch below. The thumbnail image is linked! It's a full face using only Glossier products (plus mascara oops). Don't forget to shop glossier.com/reps/amelia (or click the G at the top of my blog) for 20% off your first purchase! And if you're a returning customer shop my link and use code FATMASCARA through the 23rd for $5 off!

All my love x