Review : Crabtree and Evelyn Citron Honey and Coriander Hand Therapy

Product Description

Shea butter-rich moisturiser with Ceramides 3 and 6 II improves skin’s barrier function to reduce moisture loss for extraordinary softness and hydration. Contains myrrh extract, shown to condition nails, and Hyaluronic Acid, to hold moisture close to the skin. Apply after cleansing or anytime throughout the day.

Features :
Hydrates to improve softness
Helps condition nails and cuticles
Free of parabens, lauryl sulfates, mineral oil, and propylene glycol

I bought this at the Mall of America in Minneapolis in February, but I do not recall seeing it on Singapore shores or perhaps I may have missed it out. With vibrant lemon and fresh coriander with a touch of sweet honey as the fragrance, it seems refreshing enough for daily use at work. However I found the scent to be quite light and mild in my personal opinion.

There seems to be a similar design, but known as anti-aging hand remedy instead . Do not be confused with mine, as mine is the hand therapy version.  

The white texture is light and falls in-between fluid to creamy, absorbs easily into the skin, without a greasy feel. However, I feel that it does nothing permanent to my dry hands, which I tend to wash often in my line of work. It made my hands and cuticles soft and smooth for a short while and then it dries out to nothing which made me re-apply all over again.

Although its not as bad as the Loccitane honey miel and lemon hand cream but its still something I would not re-purchase. 

Key Ingredients:
Macademia Nut Oil (moisturises); Shea Butter (moisturises); Hyaluronic Acid (hydrates and softens skin); Myrrh Extract (helps condition nails and cuticles); Ceramides 3 and 6 II (improve moisture retention); Saccharide Isomerate (regulates moisture); Lemon, Coriander and Honey extracts

Review : Rene Furterer Acanthe Curl Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner

Shampoo Product Description
Delicate cleansing is the first step in creating curly styles from sensuous waves to romantic ringlets. This curl enhancing shampoo provides body and structure to curly and wavy hair. Its milky texture hydrates and softens hair, leaving curls perfectly defined and frizz free. NO Silicones / NO Parabens / NO Sodium Chloride / pH 5.5

Benefits :
Natural Acanthus extract : structures and redesigns curls
Avocado oil : intensely hydrates and softens hair.

Conditioner Product Description
RENE FURTERER Acanthe Curl Enhancing Conditioner contains natural Acanthus extract (patent pending), a unique active ingredient that perfectly defines curls, and Avocado oil to nourish the hair. It provides indepth nutrition and structure to curly, wavy and frizzy hair. Its sheer texture leaves hair radiant and easy to detangle.
Curls are perfectly defined. Sodium-chloride-free, sulfate-free.

I bought the travel pack from Cosme-de which comprises the shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioner but I would be just reviewing the shampoo and conditioner today.
I did not quite like the scent as its too foul-smelling, especially the conditioner which has an even stronger scent. The texture of the shampoo contents are more fluid than the conditioner. Both are green in colour and the conditioner reminds me of algae. Gross.

However, both works well in harmony in maintaining the shape of the curls, leaving it soft yet natural.
Occassionally, my hair and scalp do itch (which I suspect that either I have not cleanse properly or that the shampoo did not do a great job in cleansing ) and I have to wash my hair again the following morning. ( I usually wash my hair at night )

In terms of frizziness, its still there, I didn't feel that both the shampoo and conditioner were particular helpful in reducing the frizz. In using the shampoo alone, I found my hair to be abit dry when its wet though it was still manageable after my hair have dried. After adding on the usage of the conditioner, my hair does feel softer but it doesn't detangle my hair that much, though it helps alittle.

Where To Purchase : Shopee

Rene Furterer Forticea Shampoo 

Shampoo Ingredients

Conditioner Ingredients

Review : Nuxe Micellar Cleansing Water with 3 Roses and Green Tea

Product Description
In a single action, this alcohol and fragrance-free cleansing water eliminates all impurities from the face, eyes and lips. Its fresh texture and Floral Water fragrance remove all traces of make-up from your face, leaving it perfectly cleansed and toned. The core of active principles with 3 Roses (Red, Black and White) soothes and softens your skin. Rose Water tones and Green Tea Extract has anti-oxidizing properties. Without added paraben or phenoxyethanol.

I bought this cleansing water, after redeeming a $20 voucher from AMICA magazine last year. It was a good chance for me to try out this brand as a colleague of mine have been raving about Nuxe for months which of course have made me much tempted.

At first, I wasn't too overly impressed with this cleansing water because the smell is really off. I presume its the combination of the rose and green tea scents with rose as the predominant of the 2. I seriously wasn't impressed with a rose having such a strong choking scent. I guess I have been pampered by Crabtree and Evelyn floral fragrance and thought all roses should have a nice floral scent. Thankfully it was just a cleansing water which meant I get to rinse this off pretty quickly too.

The rose, the queen of flowers, is delicate, fragile and endowed with a subtle fragrance. Associated with well-being and sensuality, the rose has been a beauty product for centuries and is renowned for its softening, moisturizing and toning properties.

Recommended for all skin types including sensitive skin,  it contains 3 types of roses
White Rose : soften, soothe and detoxify skin.
Black Rose : soothe, soften and detoxify skin.
Red Rose extract : softening and astringent agent

However, I was soon won over by its effective cleansing power. Its better than an average cleansing water though not on the top on my list. I needed 1.5 cotton pads to effectively cleanse my face make-up gunk (excluding eye make-up) but it doesn't perform well on my eyeliner though it did remove my non waterproof mascara. I suspect it may fail on waterproof mascara test though. In the end, a Q-tip works better to remove my eyeliner.

Souce : Nuxe , Beautybridge , Amazon

Review : Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash

Product Description
A soap-free skin conditioning body cleanser with botanical extracts and essential oils. The soothingly fragrant essential oils of Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage moisturize the skin, leaving it smooth and conditioned. Contains no artifical fragrances or colours.

This is yet another complimentary sachet when I ordered my dermalogica products. I had 2 sachets which allowed me 2 usages to try it out.

Features :
Naturally-foaming Quillaja Saponaria Extract provides soap-free cleansing.
Cleanses thouroughly without stripping the skin's natural moisture balance.
Purifying essential oils of Tea Tree, Lemon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary invigorate the skin.
Panthenol and essential oils of Sandalwood and Lavender help to condition the skin.

I am starting to get abit disappointed with their bodycare products because its just not as awesome as the rest of the skincare products I am using from Dermalogica.

There was not much foam and hence I tend to use more than what I normally would. It performs like a mediocre body wash easily available from any drugstore. It also left my skin feeling abit dry.

The only saving grace is probably its scent though I much prefer its exfoliating wash if I have to choose the scent I like, between both.

It scores 4.1 from Makeupalley. Just a note that it does contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate and some parabens.

Review : Dermalogica Exfoliating Body Scrub

Product Description
Buff away dulling surface debris with this creamy, lightly foaming body scrub. Pulverized Olive, Fig and Date seeds, plus skin-softening Rice Bran and Papaya Enzymes, slough off impurities, dramatically smoothing the skin and stimulating cell renewal. (Just the thing for rough elbows, knees and the back of the arms!) Refreshing essential oils of Lavender, Orange, Sandalwood and Rosemary revitalize the body and awaken the senses, wild Green Tea soothes the skin

Before I plopped down US$33 for a body scrub, I need to try it first, to justify the cost. So what better way but to request for some samples during my Dermalogica purchased order? Since I am so in love with most of their face products, I thought I should move on to their body products.

With their 2 sachets, it lasted me for only 2 usages since I used quite alot from top to toe.

I love the scent of the essential oils in this creamy scrub. Within the creamy texture, lies its fine granules but I found it to be too scratchy and abrasive on the skin, leaving some painful feeling after the scrub. Could it be because I used too much strength? However, my skin did feel smooth and soft after each scrub.


Ingredients
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polyethylene, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Cob Meal, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, , PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Extracts of: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Camellia Oleifera Leaf; Essential Oils Of; Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender), Lavandula Hybrida, Amyris Balsamifera Bark, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Bark, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange), Citrus Medica Limon