Trial Tonight of....

Hello!
So, tonight, I tested three of the products: the Briogeo Curl Charisma finishing creme, Clark's Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask, and the Julie Nail Color.

*Disclaimer: I wanted to be sure I am using these products correctly, so I'm going to follow directions on how to apply exactly the way the products specify.

The Deep Moisture Mask: First thing I noticed was how it felt more like a lotion than a mask. I guess that is why it says it can also be used sparingly as a moisturizer. It felt smooth going on, but burned slightly within a few seconds of it sitting on my face - mostly on my cheeks and sides of face. About five minutes in, my cheeks felt warm (not necessarily in the good way - more like my skin does not like what I put on it. But they are an area of sensitivity for me, so maybe they were just being picky. ;) As far as I can tell, this mask does not have a smell.
The Mask washed off like I feel like a lotion would have come off. Not too sure about this product. It will probably just be a weekly something I try.

While I was masking, I decided to apply the nail color to my toes. I took my previous color off last night so I would have a blank canvas tonight.

Julie Nail Color: Okay, so I LOVE this color. I didn't think I would, but it is a beautiful jewel tone called "Pin-up-girl". It looks like someone took the very best hues of red, purple, and pink and mixed them together. The polish went on very nicely and what I like the most is that the color is so thick and vibrant, that I don't need to apply two coats! I appreciate that since two layers often means having to worry about it drying slower and attaching itself to socks and blankets (well, hello fuzz getting stuck to my toenails!).
Now, sorry to disappoint you, but I won't be applying this to my fingernails because I will chip it five minutes after I'm done. I only do color on my toes - I just use very light neutrals/opaque or clear on my fingers.
It's first drying "phase" was pretty quick (maybe roughly 10 minutes?)! But I don't know if I would go as far to put on socks within 10 minutes. The color is still gorgeous. It really does look like they tried to match the Glam Bag mailer it came in.

After washing off the mask, I put in the...
Finishing Creme: I was put off at first because it says to put 1-2 quarter sized amounts from root to tip. The Creme is on the thinner side (which is good for me - heavier cremes tend to weigh my hair down and make it feel and look greasy), but it felt like it would take a lot more than 1-2 quarter sized amounts. I ended up putting a little over 1 quarter amount....I feel like I could have put more. I'm not sure I got "everything" covered, but we shall see! This product is supposed to help control frizz and define waves/curls. We shall see in the morning! One of the variables here might be that I sleep my hair dry so not sure if that will have an effect on the results. OH the product does smell pretty good!

Alrightie, that's it for initial review. Let's see if I can remember to pay attention to results tomorrow morning AND remember to let you know what I think!