Review : L'oreal Everpure Sulfate-Free Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

Shampoo Product Description
Color-treated hair requires special care. EverPure’s extra-gentle, sulfate-free formula won’t strip color and leaves hair hydrated, manageable and silky soft. This richly lathering shampoo is infused with refreshing rosemary and juniper for an invigorating aromatic experience.

Conditioner Product Description
Color-treated hair requires special care. EverPure’s rich, protective conditioner preserves color purity while leaving hair soft, silky and manageable. The extra-gentle formula is infused with rosemary and mint for an invigorating, aromatic experience.

I had a colouring job done 2 months ago and picked up both products at the local Watsons, hoping that the colour will last longer.

Made of pliable materials, the tubes can be messy and slippery at times. I dislike the shampoo being placed down with the opening facing down as it meant that the cap is filled with the shampoo contents remnants after each usage since the shampoo is of a more runny texture than the creamy conditioner.

The rosemary and juniper scent smells nice on the hair and the shampoo provides a good lathering experience. The conditioner provides a minty feel on the hair and gives it a softer and smoother texture to the hair, compared to just using the shampoo alone.

I used both products 2 days after the colouring job. For the first 2 weeks, it kept the colours vibrant and shiny. Thereafter, it helps to maintain the colour. A month later, my hair roots start to show the signs of my original hair colour.
One month is the usual time frame to see my original hair colour the when I don't use any hair colouring hair products to maintain it.

The shampoo scored 3.3 from 178 users on Makeupalley.
The conditioner scored 3.3 from 98 users on Makeupalley.

Shampoo Ingredients :
Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycereth 26, Decyl Glucoside, Parfum/Fragrance, PPG 5 Ceteth 20, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Polyquaternium 7, Polyquaternium 10, Methylparaben, PEG 55 Propylene Glycol Oceate, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, C11 15 Pareth 7, Benzophenone 3, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycerin, Trideceth 12, Laureth 9, Linalool, Tocopherol, Limonene, C12 13 Pareth 23, C12 13 Pareth 3, Benzyl Alcohol, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil (Rosemary), Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid

Conditioner Ingredients :
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Isopropyl Myristate, Quaternium 80, Polysorbate 20, Parfum/Fragrance, Methylparaben, Camphor Benzalkonium Methosulfate, Polyquaternium 37, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Benzophenone 3, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract (Peppermint), Tocopherol, Limonene, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, PPG 1 Trideceth 6, Linalool, Rosmarinus Officinalis Oil (Rosemary), Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol

Source : Loreal

Review : Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleanser

Product Description
Our award-winning daily facial skin cleanser is formulated to gently cleanse, tone and melt away all face and eye makeup in one simple step, while lightly hydrating the skin.

features and benefits

• deep cleans pores and eliminates makeup build-up
• natural oil extracts help condition skin
• fragrance-free formula

This is my first foray into the brand, after hearing good things from a good friend of mine. I have been using their moisturizer for a while now, but have yet to review it. This cleanser is a 6ml sachet which I gotten from the Tangs counter while my friend was purchasing their products.

I have been wondering about their products for some time, with their interesting names and award-winning products. This cleanser is one of their award-winning product so it made sense for me to get a sample of it. I was dismayed to read that it is a foaming gel. My skin does not take well to any foaming products.

I used it for a week before deciding that its not for me. With a gel texture, it foams slightly and seemed to provide a light cleansing to the skin without any initial irritation at first. With subsequent usage, I noticed that the broken capillaries on the wings of my nose were getting redder and its definitely a bad sign to my sensitive skin and I decided to stop it from further damage.
My skin seemed to be flaking as well, after days of usage and it is probably drying out my skin.

Key Ingredients :
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate: Acts as a mild surfactant that gently cleanses the skin without irritation or residue.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil: Lightly hydrates the skin leaving the skin comfortable, not pulled or tight.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate: Pulls dirt, debris, and makeup from the skin and dissolves them.
Twelve-Essential Oil Blend (Including Rosewood, Sandalwood, Sage): Helps soften, soothe, and rejuvenate the skin.
This is what Paula's take and it certainly sounds bad.
"This cleanser is overloaded with irritating ingredients. The fact that it is listed as “Best of Sephora” merely means that lots of Sephora customers are using a cleanser that is hurting their skin. Fragrant oils are abundant in this cleanser, and all of them contain volatile components that are irritating to skin. Philosophy also included black pepper extract, just in case the fragrant oils weren’t irritating enough. Those of you who use this cleanser may not see the irritation it causes because most of the irritation is taking place under the skin, where collagen is being damaged and free-radical damage is being generated, but it is happening nonetheless. For the health of your skin and your beauty budget, please consider switching to a truly gentle water-soluble cleanser."

It scored 3.7 from an astounding 2287 users on Makeupalley.

Ingredients :
Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Guaiac (Guaiacum Officinale) Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Pepper) Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20, Glycerin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Yellow 5 (Ci 19140).

Review: Bifesta Cleansing Lotion Sebum

Product Description
3-in-1 lotion that removes make-up, cleanses and moisturizes without the need for additional rinsing. Water base, gentle but powerful makeup remover.

I came across their range of products 3 years ago, when it was first known as Mandom Beauty. I am not sure if their formula have changed since then but their Express Moist works well for me, but not their cleansing sheets - Bright Up and Express Moist.

I redeemed this 30ml Sebum Cleansing Lotion from their facebook page some time back. Meant for combination and oily skin, it supposingly helps to tighten pores with their green tea extract.

I can't sniff any green tea scent in the product itself though and its not heavily-fragranced which is a bonus. I am unsure if this product can be used on the eyes as its not mentioned on the bottle and packaging but since the brand also sells eye make-up remover, I think it make sense that this product probably only remove face make-up.

The texture is as light as water and when I paired it up with cotton pads, I felt that I need to pour out more to soak the pads, as compared to Bioderma make-up removers. It is gentle and while it removes make-up in a jiffy, it feels too mild on my skin.
I did not experience any difference in the level of oiliness on my T-zone though my skin feels just a tad tight after using this cleansing lotion and my regular make-up remover.

With this cleansing lotion, you can do away with your regular cleanser, or so they claim. I don't do that because I prefer double cleansing for a thorough job.
In comparison, Bioderma still remains my favourite brand for make-up removers.

Mini Iherb Haul + Eye Masks + Naruko JB Haul

Reviva Labs Elastin and Collagen Body Firming Lotion US$6.48
Acure Organics Cell Stimulating Body Wash US$8.62
EO Blue Chamomile with Lavender Bubble Bath US$8.05
Honeybee Gardens Nail Polish Remover US$7.02
Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap in Hemp Lavender US$6.39
Free Sierra Pomegranate Beeswax Lipbalm
Morningstar Derma Boost Rejuvenating Spray Mist US$11.99

Kao Hot Steam Eye Mask (Lavender-Sage) HKD36.90
Kao Hot Steam Eye Mask (Fully Ripe Citrus) HKD36.90
Kao Hot Steam Eye Mask (Chamomile-Ginger) HKD36.90

My Simply Bye Bye Wrinkles Collagen Eye Mask
My Scheming Beauty Crystal Hydrating Eye Mask
My Scheming Beauty Crystal Wrinkle Treatment Eye Mask
My Scheming Beauty Crystal Whitening Brightening Eye Mask

Sulwhasoo Basic Kit II ( US$24 from Cosme-de, not featured )
Naruko Raw Job's Tears Trial Set ( RM$27.30 )
Naruko Cotton Pads ( RM$8 each )
Estee Lauder Nutritious Lotion ( free redemption )
Laneige BB Cushion Cream ( free redemption )

Review : Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil

Product Description
This fine oil from extracts of young organic birch leaves, organic rosemary and ruskus promotes skin's healthy balance for radiant, firmer-looking skin. Regular use visibly tones and smoothes the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Revitalizing apricot kernel oil and vitamin-packed wheat germ oil help to enliven the skin's appearance.

How to use
Apply a small amount of Birch Cellulite Oil to damp skin. During the first four weeks of use, Birch Cellulite Oil should be massaged into the skin with circular movements, at least twice a day. For ongoing maintenance, continue with the daily application of this body oil.

After reading good reviews on Iherb, I decided to pick this up for some toning and cellulite-busting on my thighs. Touted to improve skin tone and appearance, cellulite is supposed to get visibly toned down after just one month of usage with this revitalizing oil