[ Review ] L'occitane Aromachologie Gentle & Balance Micellar Shampoo

 

L'occitane Aromachologie Gentle & Balance Micellar Shampoo gently washes hair and leaves it with a shine. Enriched with essential oils of Lemon, Orange, Rosemary, Chamomile and PDO Lavender, this shampoo leaves hair feeling light and fragrant and delivers long-lasting suppleness and shine. The light, fluid texture offers a unique sensorial experience, while the exquisite fragrance awakens the senses. Formulated without sulfate and silicone, this is ideal for all hair types.

Benefits :

✔ For all hair types

✔ Gently cleanses and soothes irritated scalps

✔ Rebalances scalp microbiome with natural prebiotic

I started using L'occitane back in 2010, after my Las Vegas trip in 2008, where I purchased their haircare products and hand creams in premium outlets. I am not sure if they were relatively cheaper then but the prices fit into my budget so I purchased several products to try as well as gift them to friends. 

You can check out my recent reviews on L'occitane Almond Shower Gel and L'occitane Cherry Blossom Bath and Shower Gel. 

Last month, I redeemed a 35ml sample size of L'occitane Aromachologie Gentle & Balance Micellar Shampoo under their Recycling Program which is a great way to try more of their products. 

[ Review ] Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid

 

Product Description

Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid 8% is a revolutionary home spa facial treatment using several patented technologies and ingredients to refine skin texture, diminish fine lines and improves skin elasticity and firmness.

It contains Mandelic Acid 8%, which is used in chemical peeling procedures, to effectively diminish the appearance of fine lines and stimulate the skin desquamation process to achieve a smoother and brighter skin, even improves skin tone by resurfacing epidermis and removing aged layers. Formula also contains Sodium Hyaluronate, Tinocare GL and Biophytex which can be easily absorbed by the skin to facilitate hydration, and reduce dark spots and freckles, therefore to make skin brighter and more clear.

I considered myself a beginner to actives as I only started using actives from 2018 and slowly incorporating more along the way. I prefer gentle products because of my sensitive and fair skin and Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid seems promising as its milder and gentle.

Check out my previous review on Dr. Wu Soothing Moisture Capsule Mask. 

An active is the ingredient in a product addressing whatever skin concern it's meant to target. Whether they work for you is not always clear—until you try them. While incorporating actives into your skincare routine can yield some amazing results over time, exercising caution and gradually increasing potencies based on your individual skin’s tolerance is key.

[ Review ] Naturigin Organic Based 100% Permanent Hair Colours

 

Product Description

NATURIGIN Dark Coffee Brown 3.0 gives the hair an intense and deep brown colour. An advanced naturally derived formula, with a unique blend of certified organic lemon and mandarin essential oils, as well as 10 other pure and gentle organic extracts and natural oils that protects the hair during colouring and adds shine and nourishment to the hair. This hair colour is completely free of ammonia, resorcinol and SLS, and covers grey hair up to 100%.

Main benefits :

- 100% Grey Coverage

- Deeply nourishes the hair

- Subtle and pleasant scent

- Made with natural and organic ingredients

I first purchased this hair dye for my mum but she didn't like it, as the colour dye just doesn't reflect on her hair. Earlier this year, I purchased 2 boxes for my in laws and my father in law liked it as it doesn't cause itch as compared to the regular L'oreal hair dye which he had been using for years. 

I have not coloured my hair ( with 20% greys ) for 4 months so it was a good time to try out this hair colour dye but I am an amateur with DIY colouring jobs since I usually do it at the salons. You can check out my previous reviews on Kao Rerise Hair Colour and Cielo Mousse Hair Colour. 

Based in Denmark, NATURIGIN, is a composition of the words Nature and Origin, which, along with their trademark; the leaf, is a symbol of NATURIGIN’s contribution to secure a greener environment and their focus on the wellness of body and mind. You can read more about their history on the their website. 

[ Review ] : IDS Pore Formula (PF) + Rejuvenating Complex (RC)

 

If you have been following me for awhile, you know that I depend on my trusty Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Oil 100% Multipurpose Liquid as a spot corrector for any new pimples since 2014. A little goes a long way and the product is affordable too. 

IDS Pore Formula (PF) was given to me during my last collaboration with them. I am not obligated to review their products but as always, I like to share my thoughts after using a new product. I enjoyed quite a number of products from IDS namely IDS Recovery Serum and IDS Ultra Moisturizer and IDS C-Plus and now its time to review Pore Formula, another favourite product of mine. 

Do note that the PAO ( period after opening ) for these products is 6 months. 

IDS Pore Formula (PF) works to refine pores and reduce blackheads and whiteheads. It minimizes oil production without excessive drying. Formulated with IDS’ proprietary NEULASTIN transcutaneous delivery system, active ingredients are effectively delivered and absorbed into the skin.

[ Review ] Heimish All Clean Balm, Vitamin Blemish Spot Clear Cream, Black Tea Mask Pack

 

Heimish reached out to me last month for a collaboration in return for honest reviews. The brand has been on my wish list for a while so I was excited to try them out. These were what I had selected - Heimish All Clean Balm, All Clean Vitamin Blemish Spot Clear Cream and Black Tea Mask Pack based on my current concerns and needs.

Launched in 2016, Heimish focuses primarily on makeup in neutral shades suitable for everyday wear. The brand's range of colors and attractive packaging appeal to the modern woman who want a refreshing yet natural look. All heimish products are cruelty-free, made without parabens and manufactured in Korea.

Heimish All Clean Balm is a 3-in-1 make-up remover that easily takes down thick make-up, impurities, and other excess that has been layered throughout the day. It is perfect for days where you just want to cleanse your face all in one step and there is no need to double cleanse. This product is 100% vegan-free and cruelty-free.

Benefits : 

✔ Quickly dissolves into oil when in contact with skin and removes make-up (especially waterproof), dirt, sunscreen

✔ Washes off easily with water without leaving any residue

✔ Convenient mini spoon included to help scoop clean and adequate usage

✔ Gently cleanses the face without removing any skin layers

✔ Clears up any blackheads and clogged pores

✔ Contains a mild herbal fragrance that does not linger on the skin

I have a soft spot for cleansing balms and have tried those from Three, Kat Burki, Banila Co and Clinique. My most recent collection includes the popular Heimish All Clean Balm, which has received rave reviews online.