[ Review ] Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo + Leave In Spray Conditioner ( Repairing )

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo Product Description
The exotic berry combination shampoo leaves a wonderful berry sensation and also protects your hair and scalp!

Urtekram Nordic Berries Leave in Spray Conditioner Product Description
This leave-in spray conditioner supplies dry, damaged hair with vitamins and nutrients. Makes your hair look smooth and healthy.


Urtekram International A/S is Scandinavia's largest wholesaler of organic Skin and Hair products. As Denmark's largest supplier of organic colonial and body care products, Urtekram is said to be at the forefront in the development of new, ecological concepts and production methods.

Since 1972, Urtekram has manufactured pure and natural body and hair care products that are now sold in more than 36 countries (including all of the EU), which are made with vegetable ingredients (except Urtekram’s lip gloss which contains beeswax). All Urtekram products are cruelty free and without endocrine disrupting parabens and synthetic preservatives.

I purchased Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo and Leave In Spray Conditioner quite some time back. At 250ml each, the shampoo lasted me for slightly more than a month with daily usage while the leave-in conditioner lasted much much longer as I only use it when I need to leave the house.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo is housed in a plastic bottle with a flick top cap that dispenses the shampoo effortlessly. It has a lovely berries-like fragrance.

Initially, I wasn't too fond of the shampoo as it does not foam or lather much and I needed to use twice as much, to ensure that my hair was cleansed well. After awhile, I got used to it but still needed that much quantity.

Urtekram Nordic Berries Leave in Spray Conditioner comes in a plastic bottle with a spray nozzle that dispenses the conditioner in a mist. It also has a similar delicious berries-like fragrance as the shampoo.

Performance and Ingredients

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo cleanses well, without much drying after-feel. It is a gentle and mild formula that would suit most hair types.

Urtekram Nordic Berries Leave in Spray Conditioner left my hair feeling slightly softer and smoother on regular days. Once I coloured my hair and it has turned drier, the Spray Conditioner definitely plays a part in detangling and making it less dry.

In terms of ingredients, both the shampoo and conditioner contain vitamins and antioxidants from antioxidant rich Nordic Berries like Sea Bucktorn, Blueberry, Cranberry and Rosehip combined with Hyaluronic Acid which provides the hair with great nourishment and moisture. Willow bark extract supports the balance of the scalp and enhances the effect of the other plant ingredients.

Shampoo Ingredients
Water, aloe vera*, plant-based oil products, coconut and corn sugar soap, glycerine**, sea buckthorn extract*, blueberry extract*, rosehip extract*, willow bark extract*, cranberry extract*, cane sugar*, sweet orange oil*, lemon oil*, hyaluronic acid, salt, polysaccharides, perfume (mixture of natural extracts and essential oils), vitamin E

* = organic.
** = made using organic ingredients. 13 % organic of total 44 % organic of total minus water and minerals
100 % natural origin of total COSMOS ORGANIC certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to COSMOS Standard

Conditioner Ingredients
Aqua, aloe barbadensis leaf extract*, glycerin**, glyceryl caprylate, vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract*, salix purpurea bark extract*, hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract*, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract*, saccharum officinarum extract*, rosa canina fruit extract*, sodium hyaluronate, magnolia officinalis bark extract, distearoylethyl dimonium chlorid, cetearyl alcohol, parfum, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil*, citrus limon peel oil*, sodium hydroxide, limonene, linalool

* From certified organic farming.
** Produced with organic ingredients.

Where To Purchase : Amazon | Shopee

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shower Gel

Urtekram Nordic Berries Body Lotion

Urtekram Nordic Berries Shampoo ( Shopee ) 

Urtekram Leave In Spray Conditioner ( Shopee )

Conclusion 

This is my first foray into the brand "Urtekram" and it has definitely piqued my interest in their products, with their gentle formula and clean ingredients. If you have normal hair type, you might benefit from this set of shampoo and leave-on conditioner.

[ Review ] : Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub

Product Description
Revive your senses and revitalize your skin with the Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Dead Sea Body Scrub. We captured the healing properties of the Dead Sea in our signature body scrub, providing a natural way to feel and look amazing. Helps conceal stretch marks and cellulite, removes dead skin cells, stimulates circulation and leaves skin fragrant and silky smooth.

60g Travel Size

I purchased a 60g travel sized Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub during a sale recently. I was running out of body scrubs and Sabon caught my eye. I have previously used Sabon Delicate Jasmine Hand Cream but didn't like it too much.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub comes in a 60g glass jar with a metal cap and rustic-like brown paper on the cap with the brand and product name.

The moment I twist opened the cap, I know I have fallen in love with the scent. I love Lavender and Vanilla scents separately but when combined together, it was just heavenly.

Unfortunately, the texture of the body scrub was slightly abrasive due to the fine sea salt contents.

Performance and Ingredients

Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Body Scrub worked well to give smoother and softer skin. Adding on the heavenly scent, I really like it as a body scrub, except for its abrasive-ness.

Sulphate-free and paraben-free, the formula contains Vitamin E, Almond, Jojoba, and Borage oils. The inclusion of Dead Sea Minerals help to penetrate skin and eliminate impurities.

However, after using up the whole jar, I noticed that the inner rims of the metal cap has oxidised ( rust ) which isn't a pretty sight. Perhaps the air and water has made it rust even more quickly and if thats the case, Sabon may need to relook into an alternative solution.

Sodium Chloride ( Sea Salt), Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Laureth-4, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, 1,2-Octandiol & 3- Phenyl-1-Propanol, Benzophenone-3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Carapa Guaianesis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil & Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional

[ Review ] : First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Product Description
Head-to-toe moisturizer that provides instant relief and long-term hydration for dry, distressed skin, even eczema. The beautiful, whipped texture is instantly absorbed with no greasy after-feel. Safe for sensitive skin, the cream can be used by all members of the family, even children and babies.

Banish dry skin with First Aid Beauty's Ultra Repair Cream. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry, flaky skin, this hydration wonder leaves skin feeling smooth, hydrated and comfortable after just a single use. Formulated with Colloidal Oatmeal, Shea Butter, Ceramide 3 and the FAB Antioxidant Booster, it provides immediate relief and visible improvement for parched skin and it is clinically proven to increase hydration by 169% immediately upon application. This clean formulation is allergy tested, safe for sensitive skin, and fragrance free.

First Aid Beauty, FAB for short, provide everyday essentials and targeted skincare solutions that deliver immediate relief, lasting results and feel-good textures. Their products are formulated with only clean, skin-loving ingredients. The ingredients are carefully selected so one don’t have to worry about what’s in (and not in) your skincare products. There are over 1,300 ingredients on FAB’s no-no list, including Artificial Colorants and Artificial Fragrances, Parabens, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Denatured Alcohol, Methanol, N-Butyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol, Lanolin, Propylene Glycol, Phthalates, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Formaldehydes, Oxybenzone, Coal Tar, Hydroquinone, Triclosan, Triclocarban, Talc and Sulfates.

All of their products are formulated with skin nurturing ingredients, are allergy or safety-in-use tested, and strike the perfect balance between efficacious, yet safe for sensitive skin. There truly is no other brand as committed to sensitive skin as First Aid Beauty.

[ Review ] Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub

Product Description
Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub is a coffee soap and body scrub which contains Arabica Seed Powder, vitamins B and E from Paulina Capuna Seed which contains caffeine 2 times higher than coffee. Shea Butter and antioxidants from Curruma Long Root also help remove old skin cells and clear out dark spots noticeably. It promotes skin to be smooth, soft and radiant since the first use. The soap has a rich coffee scent and it is good for everyone even a pregnant woman.

Benefits : 
- Detoxifies skin and expels out toxins accumulated on skin pores
- Exfoliates dead skin cells and improves skin appearances to be smooth and soft
- Eliminates acne, reduces dark spots, and tightens skin pores
- Reduces stretch marks, cellulite, and orange peel skin

I purchased Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub from Beautrium, Bangkok just because coffee scrubs always entice me. There was a 1 for 1 promotion and I gifted one to my sister. Hopefully it works well for her, although it did not work out for me.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub comes in a vintage-looking purple box with a soap foaming net enclosed. The soap foaming net helps to lather so you can insert the soap into the net and use both together.

There is a coffee and soap fragrance and once used together with the net, the soap bar lathers to very rich foam and is easy to glide on skin.

Performance and Ingredients

Unfortunately, as with all soap bars, Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub was very drying ( squeaky clean sensation ) for my skin type since Day 1 and I have since passed it to my hubby who has a more resilient skin. He likes using it, although it does left a slight drying feel after rinsing off.

Arabica Seed Powder : nourishes deep into the skin, reduces roughness.
Curcuma Longa Root Powder : anti-aging benefits, reduces swelling and cellulite
Turmeric : eliminate or reduce acne and wrinkles, freckles
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil : rich in vitamin E which has aging and skin firming benefits
Shea Butter : helps retain moisture and restores dry skin.

Conclusion

To conclude, Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub is not suitable for me as its extremely drying for my skin type. It might work well for others though.

Where To Purchase : Amazon
Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub
Oab's Soap Coffee Scrub x 5 qty

[ Review ] Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection SPF 50 PA++++

Product Description
The LAPOTHICELL NATURAL MINERAL SUN PROTECTION SPF50+ PA++++ is a powerful sunscreen that protects the skin against UV rays, and helps soothe and protect sun-irritated skin. It is mild enough for use on sensitive skin, and for use by kids. It has a light and gentle texture that won’t leave the skin feeling sticky or hinder makeup application.

Hailing from Korea, Lapoticell is a name coined by joining "l’apothicaire", an old French word
for pharmacists who used to prescribe individuals with appropriate medicine, and "cell" for cutting-edge skin technology.

Lapoticell proposes a simple method of applying four easy formulas to love your skin.
Add what skin wants, subtract skin concerns, multiply functions on skin and even out skin tone.

Lapothicell promises to use only credible ingredients with multiple efficacies and high-quality substances. Their products do not contain artificial scents and coloring and only use minimum
amounts of preservatives.

I purchased Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection SPF 50 PA++++ when I was in Korea, after coming across reviews on Instagram.

Packaging, Scent and Texture 

Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection SPF 50 PA++++ comes in a white clinical tube with blue and white fonts. It has a nice floral scent and the texture is slightly thick and creamy with a cooling sensation.

Before Massaging

After Massaging

I was initially put off by the obvious white cast and the difficulty in blending on my fair skin but I came to love it, with time, because I noticed it helped to neutralize the redness on my skin and made my skin appeared better. In fact, the white cast has become less obvious the more I used it.

Do note that the last 5% of contents were difficult to be dispensed from the tube and I had to cut the tube to deplete them.

Performance and Ingredients

Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection was a little drying with a taut feel on skin and hands when I first started using it while pairing with Kora Organics Cream Cleanser, Balancing Rose Mist and Hydrating Moisturiser.

Thereafter, it was less drying after I added So Senz Serum into my skincare routine, prior to sunscreen application.

With the right hydrating skincare products, Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection can work pretty well and because the white cast also help to minimize the redness on skin, my skin looked relatively better even without makeup.

The product uses Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide to protect against UVA ( A for aging ) and UVB rays ( B for burning ).

Other ingredients include :
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract : Also known as chia seeds. Contains Omega-3 fatty acids which works as an antioxidant to hydrate and calm your skin.
Centella Asiatica Extract : Contains potent antioxidant properties and is  a rich source of amino acids, with additional research showing that it’s a good hydrating ingredient to soothe upset or compromised skin.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract : An astringent and is anti-inflammatory.

You can also refer to CosDNA for the full ingredient list breakdown where it reflects that most of the ingredients have a low acne and irritability rating.

Water,Cyclopentasiloxane,Zinc Oxide,Propanediol,Titanium Dioxide(CI77891),PEG-10 Dimethicone,Dimethicone,Cyclomethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite,Pentylene Glycol,Magnesium Sulfate,Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract,Centella Asiatica Extract,Houttuynia
Cordata Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide,Hydrogen Dimethicone,Stearic Acid,Dimethicone Crosspolymer,Sorbitan Sesquioleate,Phenyl Trimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides,Saccharide Hydrolysate,Pullulan,1,2-Hexanediol,Ethylhexylglycerin,Octyldodecanol,Anthemis
Nobilis Flower Extract,Butylene Glycol,Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil,Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,Sodium Hyaluronate,Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract,Panthenol,Tocopherol,Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract,
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract,Salix Alba(Willow) Bark Extract,Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract,Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract,Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract,Phenoxyethanol,Fragrance

Where To Purchase : Shopee
Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection SPF 50 PA++++

Conclusion

To conclude, Lapothicell Natural Mineral Sun Protection is slightly drying on my combination-dehydrated skin type but with the right hydrating skincare routine, I can get it to work well. I don't mind repurchasing it.

Another physical sunscreen worth considering would be Axis-y Complete No Stress Physical Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++.

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