First Impression: Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream

Recently, I've started using Fekkai's Brilliant Glossing Cream, which is something completely new for me! I'm usually not a fan of styling creams because I find that they weigh my hair down, but I definitely haven't encountered this issue with Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Cream!

The formula is superb, boasting a main active ingredient of pure olive oil that helps to tame your frizz and amp up the shine in your locks! The feel of the product in lightweight, but does a great job of slicking your hair back into a sleek pony or taking a dab in your palms in ruffling it up in the roots of your curls for added volume. And, might I say, when tested against an ethnic hair type like mine, it excels!

My overall first impression of this multi-dimensional product is that it's a great buy at only $25 for 4 oz. and, a little goes a long way! You can find Fekkai's Brilliant Glossing Cream online or at retailers such as Ulta.

Have you tried Fekkai's Brilliant Glossing Cream or their Brilliant Glossing line? What are your thoughts and recommendations?

Review: Lancome Vernis In Love 300M

This week, I had a bit of free time to peruse around Sephora. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, but then stumbled across Lancome's Vernis In Love line of nail polishes. I was immediately quite taken with the selection, it had a variety of colors to choose from and stunning simple packaging. Very sleek and compact, which is always a plus. 

Honestly, I'd never tried a nail varnish from Lancome before and thought that I might take the leap. I ended up with the color, 300M Rose Plumeti which is generally a soft baby pink. I chose this color mostly for experimentation. I'm usually partial to bright and bold colors on my nails, especially in the summer, but being that this brand was new for me, I wanted to see if the payoff on such a soft color would yield. My expectations were met and surpassed! 

The full brush is a champion that coats your nail easily in one swipe. It swiftly embraces the natural contouring shape of your digits for the ultimate ease of application. Staying true to the claim, in one coat, the true, rich rose color came through completely with a natural glossy finish. I dare say that those who are strapped for time and can't finish off with a top coat wouldn't be disappointed with taking the product on the nails, as is. Moreover, the polish dried impeccably fast! I was surely amazed and delighted.

Lastly, the durability. I took a photo of my nails 3 days after painting them and they still look to be in great condition. I'm really satisfied with the quality of this polish and will definitely return for some additional colors.

Lancome Vernis In Love (300M Rose Plumeri) - 3 Days After Application

All in all, this line of lacquers is a great buy and a virtual steal for a price of $15 each. You
can find the Lancome Vernis In Love Nail Polish line at any Lancome counter, online or at Sephora.

Have you tried Vernis In Love and what colors in the line are you currently smitten with? 

June 2013 Favorites

Friday afternoon on Twitter, I mentioned that I had an awesome surprise for my readers. I'm going to start integrating a few videos into the blog. Today, I released the first one. It is my June 2013 Monthly Favorites! In this video, you'll find out what products I couldn't have lived without this past month, you might find a familiar product mentioned within the video, too! ::hint hint::

I'd love it if you stopped to take a look and let me know if you're crushing on any of the products I mentioned. Also, please let me know if you have a video that you'd like for me to make or a specific product that you'd like me to review.

Thanks again for your support, and without further ado, let's check out some favorites!

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The Chic Counsel's June 2013 Playlist

Another month has come and gone...where is this year going?! 

In this post I wanted to share my favorite playlist for the month of June. This playlist is all about being the fun, fearless female that you are! It's aptly named, "Diva!"

Let me know your favorites in the comments below. Happy listening and feel free to subscribe to me on Spotify!