Beauty: Empties #1

I love having a nosey at other people's 'empties posts' and I seem to have used up a few products recently so I thought I'd do an empties post so I can share my opinions on the products and most importantly if I would repurchase them.

Garnier Ultimate Blends Shampoo 'The Sleek Restorer' - I'm sure I've mentioned countless times on my blog that I love the shampoos and conditioners from this range (the Dry Shampoo not so much). This shampoo does exactly what it says on the bottle - it leaves my hair looking much less frizzy and much more sleek, whilst still giving my hair a good cleanse. Oh and it smells amazing too. I have already repurchased this shampoo and I'm sure that I'll continue to do so.

Review: Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Black Toothpaste

Now if you've ever read my blog before then you'll probably know that any product that 

claims to whiten teeth will appeal to me. 

Just before Christmas I started to see the Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Black Toothpaste appear on a number of blogs and I was instantly intrigued so decided to pick some up for myself.

Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Black Toothpaste claims to help improve the whiteness of teeth without any harsh bleach or chemicals. In case you're not aware the toothpaste itself is black.. yes you did read that correctly..black toothpaste. This is due to the toothpaste containing Activated Charcoal which helps to eliminate bad bacteria and remove stains from the teeth (therefore making them appear whiter).

Once you've got your head around the idea of black toothpaste, it's a bloomin' good product. The toothpaste has a lovely minty taste which isn't too strong and overpowering but is just 

enough to leave your teeth feeling clean and your breath minty fresh. 

Now my teeth are already quite white, due to the sheer number of teeth whitening products I've used, but I can see a noticeable improvement in the brightness of my teeth since I have been using this product. 

I'm pretty impressed with this toothpaste so I'm glad I purchased a second tube whilst it was on offer (especially seen as somebody else in my household seems to be liking this toothpaste too..)

Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White Black Toothpaste retails for £4.99 and is available to purchase here (link).

Have you tried this toothpaste? What did you think?

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Life: Valentine's Day With Kaiser Chiefs

For Christmas my parents very kindly bought me and my Brother tickets to see Kaiser Chiefs at their homecoming gig at the Leeds First Direct Arena, which just happened to coincide with Valentine's Day. 

After finding our way through Leeds city centre (thanks to my Dad's expert driving..and the help of the sat nav) we arrived at the arena. 

After a quick look at the merchandise stand we took to our seats just in time to catch the end of the first support act,Teleman. (We were sat in Block 329, Row J if you're interested).After a short break the next support act,Public Service Broadcasting, took to the stage. To be honest (and I always am).. I wasn't keen on either of the two supporting acts.. but they weren't the reason why I went were they?

At 9pm Kaiser Chiefs took to the stage, to kick off what was an amazing gig. They opened with 'The Factory Gates' and then 'Everyday I Love You Less And Less' which really got the crowd hyped up. For the next two hours they made their way through their extensive back catalogue playing well loved songs such as 'Ruby' and 'I Predict A Riot'.

 The 'Chiefs definitely didn't disappoint with their energetic performances, at one point front man Ricky Wilson was standing in the crowd and then running around to the back of the standing area to perform a couple of songs.

Yes their was points during the gig when I felt like I was at a football match (the chants of 'Yorkshire,Yorkshire,Yorkshire) but it was amazing to hear such support for a local band who have done so well.

 The gig itself was incredible and if you ever get the chance to see Kaiser Chiefs perform live then I'd urge you to do it. I feel very lucky to have seen them live, especially at their 'homecoming' gig. 

Have you been to any gigs recently?

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Beauty: Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara VS. Benefit Roller Lash Mascara

Since discovering Maybelline's Lash Sensational Mascara a few weeks ago I've been using it daily. However, when I gave in to the hype and tried out a sample of Benefit's new Roller Lash Mascara I couldn't help but realise just how similar the two products are.

The packaging

The packaging (the tube) of both mascara's are pretty similar,colour and design wise- personally I prefer the packaging of Benefit's Roller Lash as I think it looks that teeny bit classier. 

The mascara wands

Both mascara's have a curved wand to help give lashes curl. At first glance the mascara wands are very similar,although I believe that the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara wand has slightly more of an obvious curved shape (although this could be down to the mascara being on a larger scale - the Benefit Roller Lash is a sample size). 

Both of the mascara wands work well,although I have found that the Maybelline Lash Sensational mascara has a tendency to pick up a little bit more product than Benefit's Roller Lash which means it's a little bit more difficult to work with than Roller Lash to try to avoid the dreaded 'clumpy' lash look. 

The look

On the top photo I am wearing Benefit's Roller Lash mascara and on the bottom photo I'm wearing Maybelline's Lash Sensational mascara. 

As you can see there really isn't a great deal of difference, in my opinion both mascara's work extremely well and the only difference is that Roller Lash is slightly better at separating the lashes whilst Lash Sensational gives a little bit more volume.

The price

Whilst I really am impressed by the Benefit Roller Lash mascara, I'm not sure whether I could justify splashing out nearly £20 on a mascara when I could spend just £5.99 and get practically the same result. 

I think for me Benefit's Roller Lash will be an occasional treat where as Maybelline's Lash Sensational is an everyday staple.

Have you tried either of these mascaras? What did you think?

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