battle of the hair texturing sprays/powders // love it & leave it

Who has fine hair? *raises hand*
Who's hair is flat as can be? *raises hand*
Who wishes their hair had more texture and less blah-ness? *raises hand!!!!* 

If you (hypothetically) raised your hand to any of the above questions, then perhaps this post would be very beneficial for you. I have tried numerous texturizing and volume products in hopes of finding that one gem that will give my hair the omph that it NEEDS (and deserves). You want to find out which products is the best of the best? That's the spirit! Read on, my friends!

Here we go: 

1. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray (8.5 fl) $42 - Might as well start with the absolute favourite. This stuff is magic in a bottle. Yes, that price point is HEFTY, but you get so much in a bottle. With everyday use, this bottle will last you for MONTHS. I plan on doing a completely separate post dedicated to this product (with before and after pics), so as much as I would love to rave right now, i'll save that for later. 

2. Aveda Pure Abundance Hair Potion (0.7 oz) $32 - This product is interesting because you don't tap the powder onto your scalp. Instead, you have to squeeze the bottle, and magical powder comes flying out to dust your hair with texture. I would love this more if one bottle lasted longer. I most likely will not repurchase. Also, there is no smell, which is no bueno. 

3. Bumble and Bumble Dryspun Finish (4 fl) $30 - Love it. Had I not have found the Oribe spray, I would have continued to repurchase this. This smells amazing and gives hair a messy and tousled look. This lasted me for a month and a half with everyday use - I would have liked more product for the price I paid. 

4. Bumble and Bumble Pret a Powder (2 oz) $27 - This is my dry shampoo that I will never live without. It takes away second-day oils and adds some volume into the hair. Not a texturizing powder, though - I still prefer to use my Oribe spray in combination with this!

5. Got2b Powderful (0.35 oz) $8 - Before I ventured off into the world of highend texturizing products, this is where it all began. This stuff is the tackiest product of them all. I would never put this in my hair if I were planning on leaving it down. However, if I wanted to make a braid/bun and needed the texture and hold, this is a great product for that. 

And that's all! For now, at least. 

Best,

Δ Sandra Δ

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Essence Cosmetics // Brand Overview

Whenever I am at the drugstore I walk past the Essence display, and never think give it a second look. I'm not going to lie, when I think of this brand one word comes to mind - cheap. Maybe it's because of the (almost too) affordable price point. Or maybe it is because I have never heard anyone rave about this brand. Well, the most recent time I was at the drugstore, I thought, "Don't knock it until you try it". So I did. And I am so glad I did. 

I bought 5 things, and here are my thoughts (all prices are rounded up): 

Sunclub Matt Bronzing Powder (light) $ 5 - This is the largest bronzer I have ever owned. I had a fear that it would be orangey (since many drugstore bronzers are). I am so happy to report that it is not orange at all. Since i'm pretty tan right now, this blend perfectly into my skin and gives it the summer glow that it needs. Out of the 5 products I'm reviewing today, there are 3 that you MUST try - this is one of them. 

Mattifying Powder $4 - I grabbed this because I needed a pressed translucent powder for travel. I love translucent powders for setting my face but the only ones that I own are in loose form (definitely not travel friendly!). I realized after I bought this that it is actually not translucent. However, this powder has such light coverage that it may as well be translucent. I carry this with me everywhere. And if it falls and shatters, who cares? It was only 4 bucks!

All About Matt! Oil Control Paper $2 -  I'm kinda meh about this product. I don't hate it, but I don't love it either. That's why it's meh. If you're not super oily then this product can totally work for you. But if you are super oily (like yours truly), then you may prefer a higher quality oil blotting sheet like Clean and Clear. 

Longlasting Lipstick (06 Barely There) $4 - Are you freaking kidding me?! I have nothing but good things to say about this lipstick. It's creamy, opaque, longlasting, and the colour is GORGEOUS. This is the perfect 'my lips but better' lipstick. I have a feeling I will be wearing the heck out of this colour in the fall and winter time. Ahem, MUST BUY PRODUCT. 

Lipliner (06 Satin Mauve) $2 - This is the matching lipliner to 06 Barely There. Again, very creamy and opaque. Not drying at all. Pair this with the longlasting lipstick, and you'll be set for the whole day. I'm serious. Do yourself a favour and GET THIS NOW. 

After having success trying some amazing products, I am really excited to further explore this brand. What are some of your favourite products from Essence? Let me know! 

Best,

Δ Sandra Δ

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