[ Review ] Alba Botanica Repair & Refresh Shampoo

 

Product Description

For dry, troubled tresses, take a permanent vacation from moisture-depleting chemicals and damaging sulfates in ordinary shampoos. Instead discover the gentle botanical cleansers and clean, ocean scent in this Alba Botanica Repair & Refresh Shampoo. Enriched with marine botanicals and tropical extracts, this formula is shown in testing to repair split ends and decrease breakage with the combination of shampoo and conditioner. Go ahead — dive right in!

The Alba Botanica brand was born in 1979 and follows a simple mission – to Do Beautiful.

To honor that vision, they created a vibrant line of body-loving products that nourish the skin, hair, and soul with high quality, 100% vegetarian products that overflow with botanical ingredients.

Their products are leaping bunny certified, 100% vegetarian and does not contain harsh sulfates. You can read more about the brand on their website. 

While searching for a hair strengthening shampoo, I chanced upon this on Iherb ( Use my code OKI787 for a further 5% off your order ) where it claims to be formulated for stronger, healthier hair and added to my shopping cart.  

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Alba Botanica Repair & Refresh Shampoo comes in a 355ml yellow plastic bottle with a flick cap. The clear gel-like contents lathers well with a ocean-like scent that smells light and refreshing. 

How To Use :

Wet hair, lather, rinse and follow with Alba Botanica® Repair & Refresh Ocean Surf Conditioner. 

Performance and Ingredients

Made in USA, Alba Botanica Repair & Refresh Shampoo contains 100% vegetarian ingredients with a biodegradable formula. It is pH balanced with no animal testing, sulfates, artificial colors or synthetic fragrances, parabens or phthalates and petrolatum.

Unfortunately, despite being able to lather well with suds, the shampoo is difficult to use. It made my hair dry and caused hair fall. I tried adding hair conditioner or hair mask before or after shampoo-ing, and while it does made my hair softer so that the shampoo was easier to cleanse the hair, I still experience hair fall. Not a pleasant experience. 

I took a few months' break from the product and returned back to using it recently, but the same issue still occurred so this is just not for my hair type. 

According to Iherb, the product has been discontinued. 

Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice(1), Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Algae Extract, ChenopodiumQuinoa Seed(1), Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract(1), Ulva Lactuca (Sea Lettuce) Extract(1), Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Juniperus Mexicana (Cedar) Oil, Abies Sibirica (Fir Needle) Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Lavandula Hybrida (Lavandin) Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sea Salt, Sodium Chloride, Sucrose Laurate, Alcohol(1), Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool (1)Certified Organic

Conclusion

To conclude, I am disappointed with Alba Botanica Repair & Refresh Shampoo which made my hair brittle, dry and caused hair fall. 

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[ Review ] Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less

 

Product Description

Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less is a light and silky gel formula with high amounts of Beta-Glucan from Oat and Madecassoside from Centella Asiatica to soothe and repair the skin. It is recommended for those with skin concerns such as sensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier and dehydration. 

I received several Geek & Gorgeous products from Worthee Cosmetics namely Stress Less, A-Game, B-Bomb, Calm Down and aPAD. It was a brand which I have been wanting to try but it was not easily available where I am so I am excited that Worthee Cosmetics carry them in their online store. 

Hailing from Hungary, Geek & Gorgeous refers to geek formulas for gorgeous skin as the brand is said to maximize what is good for the skin and minimize everything else. Most of their products are Malassezia-safe, vegan and 100% cruelty-free. You can read about the founder behind the brand on their website. 

Worthee Cosmetics, located in Seremban, Malaysia is an online skincare store which curates several popular brands such as Timeless, Chemist Confessions, Geek & Gorgeous, just to name a few. You can read more about their journey on their website. 

[ Review ] Belli Pure and Pampered Body Wash

 

Product Description

Belli Pure and Pampered Body Wash is a balanced, body cleansing lightweight clear gel, specially formulated for daily use. Gently cleansing without stripping the natural oils in your skin.

Benefits:

Specially formulated for daily use

Gently cleans without stripping skin of its natural oils

Features cucumber and green tea extracts, both are rich in antioxidants

Lavender and chamomile provide a relaxing aromatherapy experience

Added a new body wash into my cart during my Iherb shopping, but sadly it has been discontinued.  You can use my code, OKI787 for a further 5% off your next order. 

Made in USA, Belli is developed by a skincare expert with products that are vegan, cruelty-free, allergy tested and dermatologist recommended. Their products are also pregnant and breastfeeding safe. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Belli Pure and Pampered Body Wash is a 191ml tube with clear gel contents. It has a subtle scent filled with a mixture of cucumber, green tea, chamomile and lavender. 

How To Use :

Apply as much or as little by squeezing product into your hand or on a loofah or body brush. using circular motion apply to your body to cleanse the top layer of skin and rinse.

Performance and Ingredients

The gel textured Belli Pure and Pampered Body Wash is mild and gentle with light lathering suds. It uses a plant-derived carbohydrate complex which is known for its excellent ability to bind to skin and its light, quick-absorbing texture delivers long-lasting and deep hydration.

If you have sensitive skin, then this body wash might be a great fit for you, however, if you are looking for a sensorial luxurious body wash, this might not fit the bill. 

Using Pure and Pampered Body Wash always left my body clean and soft and I also like that this is pregnancy-safe too. However, it gets drying after some time. 

The key ingredients are....

Cucumber : Promotes skin hydration to combat over-drying and keeping skin supple.

Green Tea : A powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory to unclog pores, reduce skin irritation, skin redness, and swelling.

Chamomile : Anti-inflammatory and hypoallergenic helps to soothe skin and stop free radicals.

Lavender : Soothes and calms skin while reducing redness.

Citrus : Boosts collagen synthesis, brightening skin tone, and evening out complexion by diminishing and preventing hyperpigmentation.

Deionized Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Glycerine, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (and) Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil

Where To Purchase : Amazon

Conclusion

To conclude, Belli Pure and Pampered Body Wash is a pregnancy-safe gel-textured body wash. It is gentle and mild with light lathering suds and a subtle scent, however, it gets drying after some time. That said, it has been discontinued. 

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[ Review ] Ellure Tomato Resonance Graphene Bubble Mask

 

Product Description

Ellure Tomato Resonance Graphene Bubble Mask is formulated to dissolve and remove the dead skin cells without scrubbing and damaging the skin protection. While exfoliating, it also stores and replenishes hydration, providing other skin benefits altogether. This mask is gentle mask foaming formula using natural plant cellulose. They are safe for sensitive skin, breastfeeding mummy and mummy-to-be.

Benefits : 

• Rich in minerals and extremely porous

• Unclogs and tightens pores

• Removes and clear excess sebum and oil

• Improves and prevents acne

• Clears blackheads and make up residues

• Brightens and promotes clear skin

• Promotes smooth and supple skin  

I received a box of 5 individually packed Ellure Tomato Resonance Graphene Bubble Masks from a good friend as she is a Wou Wou member. This is my 3rd bubble mask after trying out Samanli Black Bubble Mask and Purederm Deep Purifying Black O2 Bubble Mask ( Charcoal ).

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Ellure Tomato Resonance Graphene Bubble Mask comes in a box of 5 individually packed sheet masks. When I first pulled it out from its packaging, I noticed loads of clear bubbles on the sheet mask.

Black in colour, it has no scent and the soft material adhered comfortably on the skin as it bubbled up slowly with subtle sizzling noise. The soft material, graphene has a strong absorption capacity, is environmental friendly, soft, breathable and comfortable fitting on the skin. 

That said, the cutouts were small and cut close to the eyes and mouth, while there was excess material at the jaws' area. 

[ Review ] Coola Classic Face Sunscreen ( Cucumber )

 

Product Description

Put your best face forward! Our organic face sunscreen is your invisible shield against the sun and elements. This Farm to Face formula is sun protection and moisturizer in one—providing sheer broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection while hydrating skin. Formulated with our antioxidant-rich Plant Protection Complex, this silky sunscreen for face provides light-as-air protection that is amazing on its own or layers perfectly under makeup.

Benefits : 

- 70%+ certified organic ingredients

- Broad spectrum SPF 30 protection

- Water-Resistant (40 minutes)

- Sheer and lightweight, yet hydrates all day

- Features Plant Protection, our proprietary blend of naturally effective and antioxidant-rich nutrients

- Dermatologist tested

- Non-comedogenic

- Vegan / Gluten-Free / Paraben-Free 

- No Octinoxate, No Oxybenzone

Coola Classic Face Sunscreen ( Cucumber ) was a free gift which comes with my last Naturisimo purchase. I have been wanting to try their sunscreens so this was a great chance for me to try it out. 

Made in USA, Coola uses 70% or more organic ingredients in every formula. It works hand-in-hand with their partners to push the industry to a more natural, organic, regenerative way of farming. And it's ensuring that the ingredients they use are healthy for our skin and our world. You can read more about their story on their website.