Project Pan

Trevor Sorbie Beautiful Blonde, Ice Cool Platinum Intensive Treatment 

I love love love loveeeeee this product but only because it smells so so so incredible. I wish it did more for my hair so I could justify buying it again, but I can't, because it makes very little difference to my hair. It smells like something from my childhood. In terms of the product though it was meant for blonde hair (I bought it for the smell) and it didn't lighten my hair, or overly soften it, or repair it, or anything really. It just smelt good. :)

Would I buy it again? Hmm, no, I'll probably just go and smell it in boots whenever I'm in there.

I'm gona break a rule here... I know project pans are for when you hit pan with a product and want to give your verdict, but I'm going to share a few things with you that I've had for years and not been able to use. 

VO5 glossing shine serum mist

This product makes my hair greasy, heavy and limp. Harriet explained that she uses hers before she dried her hair, so I tried that, but it still didn't work for me. I don't know why I can't bring myself to throw it away but I do not like this product and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Soz VO5.  

Body shops- Seaweed blemish gel 

I have to admit that I stole this from Natalie, and she may well have liked it more than me (do you want it back sissy?), but I don't think this does anything for me. It doesn't prevent spots, reduce redness or help marking, so I don't like it. No recommendation. 

Sensitive Tea tree blemish gel 

this is the same from above- it just doesn't do anything. No perks, no good effects, just a sticky face. No recommendation. 

Neutrogena visibly clear rapid clear treatment

Literally the same as above. I think I acquired most of these products as a teenager with skin problems. And nothing was resolved by using them. And I wouldn't recommend any of them. 

Nivea visage radiance boosting moisturiser 

This product is like a shimmery moisturiser that leaves a film on your face. It doesn't sit well with any foundation/cover up, it makes your face look funnily glittery and just doesn't work. Again, I wouldn't recommend this product. 

What a sad post today, all doom, gloom and no recommendations! I'm glad to be able to admit I don't like them though and finally get rid of them instead of hoarding them trying to use them up, do you do that? Have you tried any of these products? 

Henna Hair Treatment Wax

I bought this hair conditioner the other day because I wanted to give my long locks a treat. I've got some Argan oil shampoo/conditioner/oil but it's rather expensive stuff and I treat it like gold dust, rather than use it when my hair needs it. Therefore I needed something more. I wasn't really hoping for great things from this because it was a good deal, but I was wonderfully surprised! 

The label says: pure henna is extracted from henna(lawsonia) leaves ; and makes a excellent ingredient for deep penetrating hair conditioners. Natural classic henna treatment wax revitalises all types of hair, particular hair which has been damaged by bleaching, perming, or tinting; use it regularly to make your hair lustrous, stronger and more beautiful to look at. 6-12 applications depending on length, porosity and thickness of hair. Will not add colour or change colour of your hair.

The directions are to wash your hair, then massage the henna through the hair and the scalp. Then cover your hair with a damp hot towel for 15 to 20 minutes depending on the condition if the hair, you Can also apply before taking a hot bath because the steam will activate the process, then rinse out thoroughly and style as normal.

I currently have only tried it whilst in the bath, so my review is slightly limited (I've just read another where the person slept with it in her hair overnight and that sounds incredible, so I'm going to try that out too). That said, after I first used this product and dried my hair (with heat protection spray), it made such a difference! I was so pleased with the results I decided I am buying it as presents for some friends for Christmas if I can find it again. My hair is tamed, softer, shinier and it just looks so much nicer :) I am super pleased with it, have you ever tried it before? What else would you recommend?

DEAL DEAL DEAL

I know a lot of you beauty bloggers (and even just those of us who like to treat their hair well) will be interested in this groupon deal... I haven't been asked to promote it or anything, but I feel like I would have appreciated someone else telling me about it if I hadn't found it myself, so I am doing that for others too!

MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL - Shampoo, conditioner and oil - all for TEN POUNDS!!! It's such an incredible deal that my sister and I were going to share but ended up buying some each! You can read glowing reviews of the stuff everywhere all over the internet, and apart from my cheapy £1 shampoo - I haven't heard one bad thing about the stuff.

So yes, if you fancy nabbing some yourself, click here and get the deal.

Don't forget to enter the giveaway here!

Project Pan #2

Well hello there, again! I didn't realise this post was going to come around so quickly, especially with a massive FIVE empties. I guess it turns out I have a lot of half-used products that I was determined to keep cluttered in my drawers (and my mum nods because she's not surprised by this).

Silvikrin Firm Hold Hairspray

Yes, love it. 

Holds enough without being crunchy and it doesn't smell too bad - not great but not as bad as some!

Would I buy it again? Yes.

John Frieda Miraculous Recovery Intensive Masque

Smells lovely, makes your hair feel good. I did like this product, it wasn't as awe-inspiring as I wanted it to be, and there wasn't enough in the tub for my liking, I also didn't like getting tonnes of water in the tub and you forget when you open it under the water stream but yeah.

Would I buy it again? If it was on offer and there wasn't another product I wanted to try instead. 

Charles Worthington Maximum Hold Hairspray

I've had a lot of curls going on recently it appears, as I've managed to get rid of two hairsprays! This one smelt lovely but didn't hold firm enough for my particular taste, I like to know my hair is in place for the evening at least. Would I buy again? I don't think so. 

Garnier Miracle Kin Perfector BB Cream

I LOVE THIS CREAM. I was super cheeky and order two seperate samples so I could have more. It smells INCREDIBLE, it provides a fair mount of coverage for a week when you don't have any major break outs and just don't want to feel like you're baring all. 

Would I buy this (in the first place..)? Yes, I love it. 

Superdrug Expertise Heat Protection Spray

I loved this little tester, I've had it for years, like since 2008, because I love the smell of it so much. As a heat protection spray it's fine, not too much for my thin hair. Not really much else to say about it!

Would I buy again? Yes

It's nice to see posts like this where it proves I'm de-cluttering, because in real life, it doesn't actually feel like I am. Hmph. One by one I guess!