Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer Self Tanning Mousse

I've had the winter virus doing the rounds, which has left me feeling very pale and uninteresting. I wanted a hint of colour without anything too obviously fake - there's no chance of me getting a real tan in London at the moment, so I decided to give the Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer Self-tanning Mousse a try.

They have also brought out a kit of an exfoliating glove and a mitt in a pack which I think is a great idea as both products work in perfect harmony with each other!

I recorded a video to show my initial thoughts and results - if you'd like to watch, click below:

It was really easy to apply - I found it sank into the skin quickly, although my skin felt a little tacky for a while after getting dressed wasn't a problem. The colour guide in the mousse is a great colour and looks realistic so going out with it on while the colour develops would be fine! It's perfect for if you want an instant colour for a night out and then a developing colour for the following day. 

In terms of the shimmer, it was evident when it was first applied, but once I showered the following morning no shimmer was left. Because I didn't want the shimmer on my face I used the Dry Face Mist on my face - it was simple to apply - just a matter of spraying it over my face. I didn't notice a massive difference, but the tan I used was the light glow for fair skin. It definitely helped to keep me blended as the same colour! 

The best thing about the tan is the smell, or lack of it! It smells fruity, almost sun-tan lotion-esque. My boyfriend said he smelt a hint of biscuit overnight, but personally I couldn't smell any fake tan smells!

I woke up with a hint of sun kissed glisten to my skin - nothing too dramatic, but perfect for a pick me up and just what I needed.

Check out this video for more tips on how to apply the mousse:

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Garnier Olia - After

Yesterday, I dyed my hair at home - brave, right!?  I was very nervous about it, but it turned out great, and I'd definitely do it again!

I used Garnier Olia, which was really easy to use - just a case of mixing the developer and colourant in the provided pot, giving it a shake and applying it. There were lots of nice touches which made it easier, such as a pop-out hole in the box to stand the applicator bottle in so it didn't spill, and the pointed spout on the applicator which made it a lot more simple to put on.

My hair, afterwards, is much more uniform in colour - the very bright highlights are now the colour they should be, and the dark section at the bottom of my hair has lifted. I have done a video to show my new hair.

My hair feels surprisingly manageable and was so easy to straighten afterwards - I'd been worried that the condition of my hair would deteriorate, but in actually feels loads better, like I'd had a hair treatment in!

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Garnier Olia - Before

This week, I shall mostly be dying my hair.... at home! Eek!

I have always had my hair coloured in the salon, which can get pricey, and have been in awe of friends that just whip on a colour at home and it looks fab. Over the past two years I have gradually been going from black to blonde - and I like the place it is at the moment, apart from the pieces which are still quite dark in contrast.

Just as I was exploring options, I was asked if I would like to try the new at-home dye from Garnier - Olia, which seemed to be perfect timing, so I took them up on the offer!

It's the first oil-powered hair dye, which has no ammonia, and it meant to visibly improve the quality of the hair. Sounds good! 

This is my hair at the moment - I've gone for the Blonde (8.0) dye in the hopes that my darker areas underneath will lift a couple of shades to blend in a little better with the rest of my hair.

I have just done my patch test so expect 'after' pictures at the beginning of next week!

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