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Wednesday 13 March 2013

CASABELLA - Mini-Haul

Hi Everyone,

So from my tweets and instagram posts, most of you should've gathered by now that my current favorite beauty-supply store in Lagos has got to be Casabella! I love walking in there and having a look at what they've got on their shelves. They stock almost everything from Tresemme hair products, to Herbal Essences, Revlon, Mac, Iman, Sleek etc.

A week ago I needed to get some hair conditioner and false lashes, so I made a trip to my local Casabella store at The Palms Mall (They've also got a store in the Ikeja Mall).

Herbal Essennces 'Color Me Happy' Conditioner - N1200

Here's what I picked up. Got the conditioner for my extensions. I treat my hair extensions (almost) the same way I treat my natural hair. When I take them out, I wash them using Herbal Essences or Tresemme conditioners. I rotate conditioners depending on how I feel really, or if the extensions are dyed, and then deep-condition them for about 30minutes (using same conditioner). This keeps them in good condition (no pun intended ;)) for longer. I purchased the 'Colour Me Happy' conditioner because the extensions I wanted to wash were dyed. (I don't wash the length of my hair extensions with shampoo, because I feel it makes them dry. I dilute the shampoo and use that to wash the weft only).

Ardell 'InvisiBand Demi Wispies' - N1000 each
Also picked up the Ardell ' Invisiband Demi Wispies' False lashes in Black (they also come in Brown). Ardell falsies are my absolute favorite. They're made from human hair so look very natural on. I don't wear false-lashes everyday, only on special occasions like nights-out, events, weddings etc.



I feel false lashes always finish-up a makeup look. I got just two of these, think I'm going to go back for a couple more. I always reuse them anyway, a pair lasts about 2-3months for me, seeing as I don't wear them that often. The band of these are clear, making it even more natural-looking when on.


Cala 'Crease Brush' - N1840

Now this is my second brush purchase off this brand. The first I got was a small slant brush, perfect for filling in my brows. I also used it to apply my gel liner, but I found it struggled to hold its shape when I did this, so its much better suited for brow filling, although I'm currently only using it for my gel-liner,.I know I know.. but didn't I just say.... (got it at CasaBella as well).



Never heard of this brand till I saw their stand in Casabella. They have the range of brushes on display and the bristles felt very soft so I just decided to try it out. I am 50/50 with these, don't loooove them, but don't hate them either. Their packaging and presentation is also very 'high-end'. All there brushes come with velvet slips, very nice touch!




Was after a big fluffy blending-brush, so picked this up. The bristles are soft to touch, but I find them a tiiiiny bit 'scratchy' when I actually use it, especially compared to the exact same brush I've got from Sigma. I will say it doesn't shed and I have been using this the past few weeks. It picks up product very well and blends it in. The bristles are densely-packed so they stay together when blending, as opposed to spreading out (not sure I'm making much sense), really gets in there and blends the eyeshadow.

So, those were my latest purchases from Casabella. If you haven't checked them out and you're a beauty-lover like myself, I'd advise you do so.

Details
Casabella
The Palms Mall, Oniru
Lagos

What Beauty-Store are you currently loving in Lagos?

Laters,

Ez xxX


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29 comments

  1. Replies
    1. Kuddy Cosmetics...they also distribute Ardell in naij btw

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    2. kuddy during the trade fair i got an eyeshadow base pencil gold from them and my eye itched so much,i had to throw it away.

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    3. Hello Oluwaseyi, apologies, you may have had an allergic reaction to the product. Do you remember the brand name?

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  2. Great post! I get what you mean about the ' scratchy-ness' 1st you can fix that with using a tiny bit of conditioner when u wadh your brushes. Works for me. I like casa bella too

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    1. Thank you :)

      Ok, I'll use some conditioner on this the next time I wash, thanks for the tip! xx

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    2. excuse the typos *slaps forehead*

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  3. Major Casabella groupie me :)..Only started attempting to wear lashes recently because they are such a hassle and I'm such a chicken(thinking I'll go blind :s)
    Hope they have these wispies next time I go because last time all they had were the runway ones O_o

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    1. I know, they need to restock.Last time I was there they had the Demi Wispies..... but Brown.. lol

      I feel your pain with lash-application, used to stress me out. But since I started applying them using tweezers, it's been smooth-sailing. So try practising with tweezers, as with most things, practise makes perfect, so don't give up! :D

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  4. Cant wait to visit.. Thanks for updating..

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  5. I looovvee casabella! they see me so much its not even a joke lol. The cala crease brush is amazing.I think it gets the job done way better than my 224. My 224 sheds like its got a disease and it didn't even come cheap. This hasn't shed a thing and it didn't even cost much. Nice post.x

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    1. haha! Me toooo, I'm ALWAYS in there. Literally been in everyday this week. lol. Yup, I agree with the you, it doesn't shed at all!

      Thank you xx

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  6. I love Casabella!generally, if you are looking for something that's hard to find in Lagos/Nigeria..go to Casabella.

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  7. Hi, please I need advice..where do you buy your extensions in lagos from? Thanks

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    1. I know someone. She sells quality extensions. You can call her on 07037444447 , I bought mine from her.

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    2. I prefer INVIVO Health & Beauty stores....

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  8. casabella groupies BEWARE! i bought FAKE MAC powder from the CASABELLA shop in surulere mall last week. I took it to the MAC shop at the Ikeja mall to check it out because it felt funny on my face and low and behold it was fake. The mac shop attendant didn't even have to open it to know it was fake and when she opened it and showed me the original one, the color was even different.

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    1. You should have returned the powder to them.imagine?

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  9. pls do u use lash adhvessive to fix ur lashes? or u just place it on ur eyelids directly wifout adhesive?

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  10. Pls can I get a good sunscreen @casabella shop?

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  11. well depending on ur skin i use neutrogena daily moisturizer spf30 and i love it yes i got it from casabella,@beautyinlagos i got d mineralized face brush from them i used it once and hate it so much cos of the scratchy feel.

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  12. I am really pissed off and i will neva patronize u guys again. Very rude staff in Abuja with partly used products for sale. I regret buying things there. BIG REGRETS.

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  13. please where can i get original mac powered and original mary kay foundation

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