As always when I fly, I get my moisturiser packing all wrong. This is most frustrating since I have a lot of moisturiser. Maybe it's subconscious though so I feel justified in buying more.
I bought this Sunday Riley Tidal cream because the week before I was reading some beauty writer saying this is what she would use all the time if she could have it for free. Even with the crappy exchange rate, most beauty is cheaper in the US. Even so, they didn't give me this in Sephora sadly. However, I can report that it's marvellous. It sinks in immediately, no grease whatsoever but massively moisturising and just what my jet lagged skin needed. It does smell 'of the sea' somewhat which may put you off but I don't mind it.
While in Sephora, I played with Drunk Elephant. It launched here last week which I expect you know about because it was in every single thing I picked up, all over Instagram and I got about a dozen emails telling me. It's expensive. It was expensive in the US and it's even pricier here. Is it worth it? I dunno. I tried the C Firma Serum which felt lovely, if oily. I splodged other things on the back of my hand. The packaging is very cute but I can't justify £80 on packaging and when it came down to it, I just decided against the expense. Reviews vary wildly on this and I am a little sceptical of the whole 'clean' promise.
One of my favourite rituals on any trip to the US is my foray into Sephora. I love their own range of cleansers, foot masks, hand masks etc. We can no longer access the US site in the UK which is so annoying, I have no words for my rage. I got the coconut dry shampoo and at last I have found a dry shampoo where I can cope with the scent. It's delicious and only $8.
On to haircare and Target. I had been tipped off about Kristin Ess haircare by a friend of mine who is a millennial and therefore much cooler than me. It's exclusively sold in Target and (of course) cheaper in the US. Off I went, taking my pal with me.
I bought The One shampoo and conditioner. It smells heavenly and I have to say, it's great. I am loving it. It's a joy to use, rinses out easily and leaves my hair in great condition.
I also bought the Blow Dry Mist. This claims to cut down blow drying time and give shine blah blah This is true! It does! And you hardly need any (I found out the hard way) so it lasts for ages.
My friend also bought from the range and is equally happy. You can buy this in the UK from Feel Unique but it's more expensive. Obviously.
If you know anyone crossing the Atlantic, you now have your shopping list. You're welcome.
