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I Vichy’s love Mineral 89 range, so I was keen to test out the new SPF50 product that recently joined the line up. Here’s the lowdown on Vichy Mineral 89 72H Moisture Boosting Daily Fluid SPF50+.
SPF50+ – protects against UVB & UVA rays
Pure Hyaluronic Acid – to provide 72 hour hydration
Vichy Volcanic Water Minerals – rich in minerals to maintain the skin’s natural pH and protect against external aggressors
Vitamin B3 & E – to support the skin barrier
Squalane – to smooth, condition and soften the skin
This is such an easy SPF product to use, and it genuinely feels more like a moisturising fluid than it does a high protection formula. It has a very silky and delicate texture that absorbs into the skin very easily and quickly becomes completely invisible with no white cast.
It feels hydrating and moisturising without any heaviness, and it leaves a soft natural looking glow on the skin with zero greasiness. I’d say it gives the skin a satin finish and makes a great canvass for makeup.
The most important thing to note is that it doesn’t sting my eyes at all. Hayfever is making my eyes pretty sensitive right now, but this formula doesn’t bother them at all. It’s an absolute win for me.
I apply it after my serum in the morning, and then use a mist over makeup to top up if I need to throughout the day. One of my favourite over makeup mists is from Ultra Violette. Read Ultra Violette Preen Screen SPF50 Reapplication Mist Review.
The Vichy Mineral 89 72H Moisture Boosting Daily Fluid SPF50+ is £25 for 50ml and is available now via the links below:
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Hihi everyone, I hope all is well. Today’s post will be on my 1st wash day after my texture release! I have a lot to say, so lets get started
I washed my hair 8 days after my TR. I had planned to keep my ‘silk press’ for at least 2 weeks but my scalp was itchy and flaky from the keracare wax stick so I just had to give in and wash it. For the first wash day, I used the same products I had been using prior to the TR. My main goal was to see if my hair would revert back and if I got heat damage.
Pre poo– since my hair was straight, it was quicker & easier to apply the prepoo to it, I covered the hair for about 20 -30 mins with a plastic cap. My hair started to revert! I was so happy to see the curls coming back and I noticed the elongation and looser curl pattern too! This is not due to heat damage but due to the TR’s ability to cause curl elongation( one of the benefits of TR)
Washing & deep conditioner– the hair was easy to wash, the looser curl pattern meant less shrinkage so it was just ‘easier’ to handle and quicker too. Applying the DC was a breeze too. more curls came through after deep conditioning and my hair felt great afterwards
Thoughts
In terms of shedding and breaking, I feel like it was the usual amount I get and I was expecting a lot more because my hair had just been through this chemical & heat intensive service. On the right are pics of a few wash days prior to TR and I feel like it is the same-ish amount? I had less shedding/breaking prepooing & shampooing after the TR but that was because my hair was straight. It would be interesting to see at the next wash day the amount I get since my hair has not been straightened
My curl pattern is much looser. I opted for the versatile finish meaning I can wear my hair straight or curly. Looking at the pics of my hair on wash day before and after the TR, it is obvious my hair is much looser and because of that, itshrinks less. I enjoyed this whilst I wash washing my hair for sure
Overall, my hair feels so much softer than before. I don’t describe my 4c hair as difficult to manage or dry anymore because I have a good moisture/protein routine in place, and I manage my hair in smaller sections BUT after the TR the ease of which I could handle my hair increased! Still handled in sections but I definitely think less shrinkage has made it easier!. It feels different but in a good way. I was advised not to use olapex/protein on my hair for at least 6 weeks because the TR itself is amino acid based. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein so that makes sense. I will modify my wash days for now: my previous routine was to alternate moisture only & moisture & strengthening deep conditioners every 10 days but I’m now going to do 2 to 1, ie, 2 moisture only DCs to 1 moisture & strengthening DC for the next 6-8 weeks, see how my hair is coping before switching back to alternate washdays
Did I get heat damage?– NO. my hair fully reverted but my curl pattern is much looser with some strands even looking wavy. the looser pattern is the TR release causing curl elongation. I have my usual amount of shedding/breaking and my hair feels soft and conditioned. I don’t feel any roughness along my hair strands and it doesn’t look limp and lifeless
Verdict- The 1st wash day after TR was a success and I’m very happy with it so far. I plan on doing another wash day post at 3 and 6 months post TR.
I’m still working on a post about my thoughts on TRs on fine 4c hair, I just need more time to get to know my hair and and play around with it, its only been 2 weeks post TR
I hope you found this helpful, especially if you have 4c fine natural hair!
Catch you later
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