Mark Hill 'Big Blow' Volumising Spray

Boots: Mark Hill Big Blow! Volumising Spray - £5.99

I've been getting really fed up with all of my volumising hair products recently. They all leave my hair feeling sticky, tacky and straw like so I wanted to try something new. I spotted the Mark Hill Big Blow! Volumising Spray in Boots for £5.99 and decided to take a chance with it.

Finding the perfect hair volumising product is a trial and error process. I'm not sure this certain product has been particularly successful though!

The spray is aimed at people like me with fine, flyaway hair and it claims not to overload the hair no matter how much product is used. The spray also claims to boost hair thickness and texture after spraying onto damp hair.

After spraying into the roots as well as all over and drying, there does seem to be some extra volume, but sadly it doesn't seem to last. I've not noticed extra thickness in my hair either and it still leaves my hair feeling a bit straw like.

I do admit there is some volume which is nice but I've yet to find a product that makes it last all day. I'm sure if I had shorter hair it would work a lot better so the quest continues!

Have you tried this spray, what were your thoughts on it?

GOLD By Giles Scandal Eyeshadow Quad

New Look: GOLD by Giles 'Scanal' Eyeshadow Quad - £3.99

I've wanted to try the new GOLD by Giles range at New Look for absolutely ages. It started filtering into stores a little while ago with nail polishes but now there's a whole range of different products.

I never really venture into town much but last weekend I decided it was time to after I'd just got paid and I picked up one of the eyeshadow quads.

I picked up 'Scandal' which is a mixture of dark smoky/silver shades and more copper/light shades. It's a strange combination but each shade blends nicely together.




The packaging is quite nice. Not too cheap and tacky looking like I was imagining it would be. The quads come with two eyeshadow brushes and are in gold/black themed cases which are fine. I hate that they're sealed by some sticky tape though as when you've removed it, it leaves a horrible residue on the front of the quad. Nasty.

The eyeshadows are quite pigmented with a hint of shimmer. I found there was barely any fall out on application which is great and they apply nicely. I prefer using my finger to apply these actually. When I used a brush they seemed a little bit thin but by using a finger you can get a lot more product and blend it easily.

The lighter shades are pretty cute but don't really go with my pale skin tone and dark hair. They'd be great for using as highlighters though!

At £3.99 this eyeshadow quad is quite reasonably priced and it's a nice little addition to my make-up bag. The range would make a great gift set. It's cheap and cheerful and I definitely think I'll be using it again. I'd totally recommend!

Wednesday Wishlist #31

ASOS: Hawaii Espadrille Slingback Wedges - £15, Skye Mid-height wedges - £25
MAC Cosmetics: Hey, Sailor! Liquid Lip Balm - £11.50, Powerpoint Eye Pencil - £14.50,  Eyeshadow - £12.50
River Island: Pink Dip Dye Tshirt - £12

This weeks wishlist is very peachy and girly isn't it! I'm loving the new MAC Hey, Sailor collection. The packaging is gorgeous and I was so close to ordering a few bits the other day! I was good though and realised I don't really need any more make-up but I can continue to wish can't I?

I really love the wedges that I found, and they're really quite reasonable too! If only I had something nice to wear them with!

It seems the dip dye trend has made it into clothing at last. I really love the dip dye tshirt above, it's perfect for the warmer weather and looks really comfortable as well! I've not tried the dip dye/ombre trend in my hair so this is the perfect opportunity!

What's on your wishlist this week?