[ Review ] Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask

 

Product Description

Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask utilises Japan's salon technology, "Acid Heat Treatment", to treat highly damaged hair that is often exposed to heat and chemical treatment. This treatment uses acidic ingredients to repair and smoothen rough, frizzy and severely damaged hair.

It has been awhile since I used Lucido-L products so when I chanced upon Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask at Malaysia, I quickly purchased it. It was a relatively new product as I didn't see it in Singapore then.

In today's fast-paced world, finding time for regular salon visits can be a challenge. Factor in the costs involved, and it's no wonder many of us struggle to give our hair the care it truly deserves.

Recognizing the time and cost constraints that often accompany salon visits, Lucido-L has developed an innovative at-home solution that promises to revitalize your hair without the hassle.

Powered by Acid-Heat Treatment, a salon-grade technology widely used in Japan, known for its efficacy in improving damaged hair texture, it utilises Levulinic Acid, an acidic ingredient that penetrates deep into the hair cuticle, resulting in improved hair texture. When combined with heat from styling tools like hair dryers, it triggers a longer-lasting repairing effect.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

This is a 29ml travel hair mask product which allows 3 uses, but I actually managed to use it over 5-6 times. The travel tube size is great for travelling and staycations while the sweet and refreshing osmanthus and grapefruit fragrance lingered. It has a creamy consistency and coats well on the hair. 

How To Use :

1) After shampooing, lightly drain the hair, apply it to the damaged part of the hair (amount of use: 2 medium-sized muscat pieces).

2) After leaving for 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

3) After drying with a towel, blow dry with a hair dryer while running your hands through it.

Tip : Recommend using once or twice a week.

Performance and Ingredients

Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask is said to promote a longer lasting repairing effect with the use of heat emitted from hair styling tools. With the heat, the acidic ingredients are penetrated further into the hair cuticle to improve the texture of the hair. (Repairing effect can also be achieved even without the use of hair styling equipment).

Naturally derived Astragalus flower extract and grapefruit rind oil are used to remove the particular smell of acid heat treatment formulas and give a refreshing citrus floral scent.

With every hair colouring job, my hair tends to be dry and tangled, hence I prefer to use hair mask continuously for that week, to improve hair softness, smoothness and hydration. 

Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask contains silicones to provide the "silky-ness" and softness. After each masking session ( which I tend to leave longer than required ), my hair is much more manageable, softer, straighter and looked less frizzy. 

It contains....

2 types of heat-protecting ingredients that protects hair against heat : Oleic Acid/Tromethamine, Silicone quaternium-22

3 types of hair repair ingredients that repairs hair by utilizing heat : Meadowfoam Delta-Lactone, Polyimide-1, Pvm/Ma Copolymer

WATER, DIMETHICONE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, LEVULINIC ACID, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PALMITAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYGLYCERYL-10 DISTEARATE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AMODIMETHICONE, SILICONE QUATERNIUM-22, CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL, PPG-3 CAPRYLYL ETHER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-67, PPG-3 MYRISTYL ETHER, DIMER DILINOLEYL DIMER DILINOLEATE, MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE, PVM/MA COPOLYMER, OLEIC ACID, POLYIMIDE-1, TROMETHAMINE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Yesstyle | Amazon

Conclusion

In conclusion, if you have dry, damaged and tangled hair, you may consider adding in Lucido-L High Damage Repair Hair Mask if you are not sensitive to silicones. I don't use silicones on my hair on a regular basis but only when its required. 

It left my long hair much more manageable, softer, straighter and looked less frizzy. 

For those with severely damaged hair, apply hair mask evenly across the hair surface and use once every 3 days. 

For those with damaged ends, apply hair mask on damaged area and use once a week. 

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[ Review ] Heimish Marine Care Eye Cream

 

Product Description

Heimish Marine Care Eye Cream harnesses the repairing power of the sea to radically hydrate and lessen the look of wrinkles and fine lines, which often first appear around the eyes. This rich, emollient cream is formulated with fermented seaweed extract and mineral-rich seawater to rejuvenate the delicate eye area. It's also enriched with peptide and plant stem cell extracts to lock in moisture and protect the skin’s natural barrier.

I received a set of eye creams as part of a Stylekorean Try Me Review Me campaign mid last year and Heimish Marine Care Eye Cream was one of my favourites during the testing period. Unfortunately, I realized it didn't suit me with longer term use. Let delve down why. 

[ Review ] 3M Nexcare Acne Patch

 

I had a big angry zit on my chin during Chinese New Year. It developed after my regular facial at the salon which made me pretty upset. Turned out that there were "3 heads" in the inflammed zit and it took almost a month with another visit to the facial salon, before the inflammed zit subsided. 

My brother recommended acne patches which I was aware but never took heed in the past as I thought they were gimmicky but it turned out to be a game-changer. I purchased 3M Nexcare which was what he had tried before. 

Pimple patches are made of hydrocolloid, a squishy, plasticky material used in wound healing bandages in hospitals. The material absorbs fluid from a wound, forming a gel that gets trapped in the bandage, turning the area of the bandage white.

Hydrocolloid can help speed healing by keeping the underlying area moist, a key tenet in wound-healing. 

Product Description

Nexcare™ Acne Patch (Thinner) is a drug-free, non-drying way to absorb oil from clogged pores. They work on a variety of skin types, and act as a protective cover, reducing the urge to squeeze or pick at a blemish. Nexcare™ Acne Patch is also breathable and comfortable to wear.

How To Use : 

1) Cleanse your face and hands well. 

2) Gently pat dry with a clean towel 

3) Peel open the plastic pouch. 

4) Select a patch which is able to cover the acne and place it centered on the acne opening. 

5) Gently press the edges of the patch with clean and dry fingers for better adhesion. 

6) Once the colour changes from skin colour to white, it means that the oily secretion has been absorbed. The acne patch should be replaced with a new one. 

[ Review ] 100% Pure Tomato Lycopene SPF 20 Moisturizer

 

Product Description

100% Pure Tomato Lycopene SPF 20 Moisturizer is perfect for protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays as it is packed with the natural power of tomatoes and lycopene. While it doesn't blend well for the face for everyone, it is perfect for keeping your body moisturized and protected.

This product has been discontinued and I am one of those silly ones who purchased it and hated it. I am not even sure why it was formulated in the first place, as this was a terrible product. Perhaps just for me. 

Even the description sounds like "okay I know my mistake but I will position it in another way so that I can sell the remaining stock" with its statement "While it doesn't blend well for the face for everyone, it is perfect for keeping your body moisturized and protected"

I purchased 100% Pure Tomato Lycopene SPF 20 Moisturizer at a 100% Pure Singapore bazaar and it was my biggest regret ever. I always love 100% Pure products so this came as a major disappointment. 

Manufactured in USA, 100% Pure source pigments from fruit, vegetables, tea, cocoa, and minerals to avoid commonly used heavy metal dyes and lakes. They avoid animal-sourced ingredients and opt for vegan, cruelty-free alternatives and their products will always be certified cruelty-free

Packaging, Scent and Texture

100% Pure Tomato Lycopene SPF 20 Moisturizer is a 50ml product in a squeeze tube. It has a musty-like scent while the contents are white with a lightweight texture. 

[ Review ] Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic

 

Product Description

Powered by patented EnviroScreen® Technology, Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic SPF50 PA++++ is a hydrating, antioxidant-rich mineral formula that provides complete protection from environmental aggressors in a weightless texture that blends in sheer, for a natural bare-faced finish.

It provides environmental protection against UVA/UVB, pollution, blue light, and infrared radiation.

+ Lightweight, invisible coverage in a universal shade

+ Hydrating and antioxidant-rich formula

+ Oil-free, hypoallergenic

+ 100% chemical-free active ingredient

+ Broad Spectrum SPF 50/PA++++

+ Water/sweat resistant (40 minutes)

+ Dermatologist recommended

+ Works on all skin types and tones

I have been eyeing Colorscience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic for awhile and finally purchased a bottle during a Black Friday sale on Amazon. Tinted products are my jam and some of my favourites were Naruko Tea Tree Anti-Acne Sunscreen SPF50 and VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible "Faint''ation BBBB Cream where I would repurchase without any hesitation. 

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Classic is fast becoming my favourite now and goes onto the ranks of Naruko Tea Tree Anti-Acne Sunscreen SPF50 and VMV Hypoallergenics Skintangible "Faint''ation BBBB Cream. 

Unfortunately, this is one of the rare products that I cannot finish in time, as you only need a small amount for each use. According to the website, if applied once daily, it will last you for about 90 days.

If only they would come up with a smaller bottle at a cheaper price so that the likelihood of repurchasing is higher. For the record, I usually empty most of my skincare products. You can check out my empties post on Instagram.  

[ Review ] Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense

 

Product Description

Target fine, thinning hair with this unique, advanced formula containing a complex blend of 7 technologies to help your hair appear visibly longer, thicker and fuller looking. Intensely formulated to encourage hair thickness, the concentrated serum works within eight days to visibly improve hair length, whilst increasing hair density by 13% over the course of four months. Infused with hyaluronic acid to moisturize your scalp, it also contains bio-active pea sprout complex and bio-active complex of Chinese skullcap, soy sprout and wheat sprout, helping to activate and improve hair density. The intense serum contains all the same technology of grow gorgeous original hair density serum with a 3% concentration of caffeine to really wake up the hair follicles plus a glucoside compound which actively increases hair density. If your hair is thinning and you wish to have thicker, fuller hair, this is the serum for you.

Thanks to my purchase of Cult Beauty The Volume Edit, which allowed me to experience Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense in travel size together with other hair products. This is my first foray into the brand and I am looking to try more.

Made in the UK, Grow Gorgeous focus on the root cause of hair issues to bring you indulgent, vegan-friendly hair products that are free from Silicones, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates and Mineral Oils. The clinically-proven formulations unleash your hair's full potential for healthier-looking strands. The nutrient-rich ingredients and lasting fragrances transform your hair care regimen to ignite the spirit of every type of hair while the power of their signature active ingredients, amino acids, allantoin, caffeine, ceramide, and hyaluronic acid, allows for longer-lasting results and nourished skin.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense has a lush scent which reminded of an indulgent spa session at the hair salon. It lingered for several hours before disappearing. 

The hair serum is light yellow in colour and comes with an additional pipette to switch out from its original screw-on cap, so that it can be used more conveniently on the scalp. It has a cooling sensation and absorb well. Mine is the 30 ml travel-sized glass bottle. 

How To Use : 

1) Start by applying 20 drops directly onto the scalp and hair line and massage in well. 

2) Smooth any excess of products through the length of your hair and do not rinse. 

Tip : Use this magic product once per day on towel-dried or dry hair to begin to see results of your thicker and healthier hair.

Performance and Ingredients

Vegan friendly, gluten free and formulated without Parabens, Sulphates, Silicones, Phthalates or Mineral Oil, Grow Gorgeous travel size Hair Growth Serum Intense is said to be supercharged with caffeine, organic pea sprout and a biomimetic peptide to boost the density of thinning hair.

With just 30ml in a bottle, I didn't follow through the usage of using 20 drops directly as it seems excessive and might be too heavy and damp on my mid-length hair. I either use it in the morning ( when I work from home ) or the night before ( after my washed hair has towel-dried ), so that the strong lush scent doesn't linger for others to smell, as it may be overpowering to some. 

It can also get pretty damp in the hair so I prefer to let it dry naturally after using the hair serum instead of tying my hair straight away. 

My hair crown has been getting flat and I mainly concentrate on those areas when I use the hair serum. After almost emptying the 30ml product, I do notice the crown was more lifted when I tied up my hair, instead of being too flat, so yes, it does help in making my hair looked slightly fuller-looking so I may repurchase a full sized bottle to see if it generates better results with continuous use. Hair is smoother and softer too. 

The key ingredients are...

Caffeine : Enhances healthy-looking hair growth by invigorating the scalp and protecting the hair follicles

Hyaluronic Acid : Helps to maintain a healthy-looking scalp by encouraging moisture retention

Wheat Sprouts, Soy and Chinese Skullcap : Boost roots for voluminous healthy-looking hair

Organic Pea Sprout Extract : Stimulates roots to restore vitality for thicker, denser looking hair

Biomimetic Peptide and Red Clover Extract : Reinvigorate roots for a full-bodied voluminous appearance

Larch Tree and Green Tea : Re-energise the scalp for denser and healthy looking hair

Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Maltodextrin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ppg-26-Buteth-26, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Germ Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum (Pea) Sprout Extract, Gluconolactone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, T-Butyl Alcohol, Dextran, Limonene, Linalool, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Zinc Chloride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

Conclusion

To conclude, Grow Gorgeous Hair Growth Serum Intense had a lush scent and helped to provide a slightly fuller-looking hair crown when I tied up my hair. I may repurchase another bottle to see if it provides better results since mine was just a travel-sized product. My hair was smoother and softer too. 

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[ Review ] By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream

 

Product Description

By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream is a combination of Retinal and Bakuchiol that yields fast and great results with less side effects. The great result here refers to well-aging without irritation and reducing wrinkles. Bakuchiol Night Cream is formulated with two Vitamin A ingredients (Retinal & Bakuchiol), in which Retinal is effective in faster skin condition improvement than Retinol, and Bakuchiol is safer to use for all skin types as is a plant-based retinol.

This night cream improves pore appearance and skin texture while providing moisturization. It is a hypoallergenic & treatment night cream that sticks to your face while sleeping. During sleep, your skin's blood flow increases and the organ rebuilds collagen and repairs damage from UV exposure, reducing wrinkles and age spots that lead to the enhancement of your skin repairing.

My reviews were selected as one of the Top 10 reviewers on Wishtrend so I had the option to choose 3 products of my choice, namely I'm From Fig Cleansing Balm, By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream and Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop.

This is my first Bakuchiol night cream and my second Bakuchiol product, with my first being Allies of Skin Peptides & Omegas Firming Eye Cream. I pretty much enjoyed my last night cream, Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream and hope By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream serves me well too. 

Lets delve down....

[ Review ] Rovectin Dark Spot Serum

 

Product Description

Rovectin Vita Dark Spot Serum features a powerful brightening formula that includes 70.2% Vitamin Tree Water, Niacinamide and Vitamin C to help leave the skin look bright and clear. 

Thankful to have been selected for the Stylekorean X Rovectin collaboration where I received Rovectin Vita Dark Spot Serum, Rovectin Aqua Hyaluronic Essence, Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream and Rovectin UV Defense Tinted SPF 50+ PA++++. 

Rovectin Dark Spot Serum is said to be clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark spots and blemishes by 6.76% in 3 days. It contains 3 types of brightening ingredients to prevent melanin production hence improving dark spots. 

Lets delve down to see how well it works, shall we? 

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[ Review ] Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream

 

Product Description

The HARUHARU WONDER Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream is a gentle eye cream that helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and overall skin complexion. Contains plant-derived Bakuchiol (a retinol alternative ingredient) and fermented black rice to moisturise and rejuvenate your eye area from the inside out. Contains bamboo shoot extracts that provides antioxidant and anti-flammatory effect. Also features Cica and Natto gum that iron out lines on and around your lids. This eye cream is a milky, light cream type that is absorbed quickly without stickiness. 

Haruharu Wonder products had been gaining traction on Instagram for awhile and I am thankful to be first gifted Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Bakuchiol Eye Cream in a Stylekorean Eye Cream collaboration, followed by another Stylekorean Haruharu Wonder collaboration. 

Every product in the WONDER line contains at least 95% naturally-derived ingredients, including antioxidant-rich fermented black rice. WONDER’s U.D.T patented technology allows this active anti-aging ingredient to permeate deeper into the skin for maximum results. All WONDER products are free of harmful chemicals, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

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It was a chance for me to try my first Bakuchiol Eye Cream and I am beyond excited.