Naturals By Watsons Aloe Vera Hair and Scalp Tonic Review

Naturals By Watsons Aloe Vera Hair and Scalp Tonic

Bought for: Free with points | SRP: P229/120ml

Bought from: Sample Room

I could suffer from itchy, flaky scalp and dandruff whenever I use shampoos that aren't suitable for my hair. It's easily irritated that it could even develop bumps and breakouts that are both painful and itchy. Yes, it's that sensitive. I've been looking for a hair treatment that would soothe and moisturize it and I think I've found the one. Today, we'll be talking about the Naturals By Watsons Aloe Vera Hair and Scalp Tonic I got a few weeks ago from SR.

CLAIMS

Experience double the power of Aloe Vera for extra strengthening; Aloe Vera from UK and USA made to strengthen and soothe oily, dandruff-prone scalp. Naturals by Watsons Aloe Vera Hair and Scalp Tonic has a refreshing formula that contains Salicylic Acid to prevent dandruff and regulate sebum for dry and oily scalp.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Organic Aloe Vera Juice nourishes the hair and soothes dry, irritated and itchy scalps to prevent flaking. Natural Aloe Vera Extract replenishes the hair's moisture from deep down, repairs the skin barrier with conditioning effect. This product is free from Paraben, Colourants, and Isothiazolinone (MIT, CMIT, BIT).

HOW TO USE

Spray and gently massage Naturals by Watsons Aloe Vera Hair & Scalp tonic into damp or dry hair and scalp with fingertips. Pat hair and distribute a small amount of the product evenly over the scalp. Do not rinse. It is recommended for daily use together with Naturals by Watsons Aloe Vera Shampoo & Conditioner.

PACKAGING

It comes in a tinted plastic bottle with a pump dispenser and I like that it has a long tube that I can use to dispense product onto a particular area of the skin that is irritated. The bottle is tinted and has a safety cap for protection and hygiene. The bottle displays all necessary information about the products such as claims, ingreidients, directions for use, etc. Manufacturing and expiry dates are both printed at the bottom.

SCENT, TEXTURE AND CONSISTENCY

Products come in a clear liquid form and is runny like water. It smells like mint and fresh Aloe which I really like and the scent lingers for quite a while. It makes hair look like it's wet (when applied on dry hair) and it takes overnight before you can tell the product has been completely absorbed. I don't usually apply it in the morning because I feel my hair becoming more greasy considering that I commute a lot. I prefer to use it overnight where I don't care very much what's on my skin.

PERFORMANCE

It's true to its claim, overall. It moisturizes my scalp and hair in an instant without being too sticky and greasy. Overtime, it lessen my scalp's dryness and reduces flaking skin too. I like how it instantly provide relief to itchy scalp and how it makes my hair smells great. For only P229, I get a bottle with 129 ml amount of product which will definitely go a long way. If you have dandruff-prone and itchy scalp, this is a product you will like as an instant relief. It does not completely get rid of the hair and scalp problems unless you make sure to use only shampoos and conditioners that you trust in conjunction with.

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Swatch and Review: Loreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation

Loreal Infallible 24H Fresh Wear in 125 Natural Rose

Bought for P450 | SRP: P550

Bought from: Lazada Philippines

I love most, if not all, Loreal base makeups as formulation are Philippine weather-friendly and are suitable for someone like me who has oily skin and scars to cover. I think the only flaw that's a huge deal for many is the fact that they are not completely cruelty-free. Other than that, their base makeups have been holygrails to me, that I'm proud to admit. Which is why when Loreal launched this newest foundation to their Lazada shop, I carted it right away and debited my payment. No regrets!

CLAIMS

Be Unstoppable. Introducing our breakthrough longwear foundation with breathable-skin technology. Up to 24HR Fresh Wear Foundation provides medium-to-full buildable coverage that lasts all day and allows the skin to breathe. The formula's three oil absorbers resist sweat, water, and transfer. The ultra-thin liquid goes on smoothly to give a fresh, healthy-looking complexion that lasts. Color stays true and blends in evenly, so your makeup looks fresh all day. Non-comedogenic and formulated with SPF, this foundation is suitable for all skin types. In 30 shades for every skin tone.

PACKAGING

Foundation comes in a glass bottle, similar to the Stay Fresh variant and has a sleek black pump and a safety red cap. It looks and feels very high quality except you can't expect it will be safe for travels. One pump is enough for the entire face and neck so I assume a bottle would last me months.

SHADE

In U.S., shade selection is pretty good with thirty shades to choose from while we only have eight available in Lazada: 20 Ivory, 120 Vanilla, 125 Natural Rose, 130 True Beige, 140 Golden Beige, 150 Radiant Beige, 200 Golden Sand and 250 Radiant Sand. It seems like it has become an instant bestseller as most shades are fully sold out at the moment.

I had a hard time choosing what shade to get as per Loreal's shade matching, if you're a 104 Golden Beige in Pro-Matte, you should get the 140 Golden Beige in Fresh Wear. On swatches provided, 104 Golden Beige is way darker so I opted for the 125 Natural Rose which isn't exactly my shade either. It's still a bit darker but I know I couldn't opt for the next shade lighter because that would be, well, too light. I think I'll probably get my exact match if I mix the two shades. Anyway, I can work with 125 with a brightening powder.

125 Natural Rose has a warm undertone and is great for those with light skin tone. Coverage wise, this can be buildable from medium-full. Check the hand swatch for your reference, veins are less noticeable in just one layer. I would suggest you use a damp beauty blender for more coverage or if you would like a more airbrush finish, opt for a flat top/buffing brush.

TEXTURE, CONSISTENCY AND EASE OF APPLICATION

The formula has a runny consistency and is very lightweight when applied as if you have nothing on.  Thanks to the oxygen technology--this product is very breathable. Comfort at its finest, indeed. It dries to a matte finish but despite, it's still hydrating and not flat. If your skin is more on the dry side, you can use a luminous primer and make sure to prep with good skincare prior.

This is exactly what I need in this kind of weather we have here in the Philippines. I love the fact that I can layer it without it caking or being patchy. Moreover, everything I put on next blends seamlessly.

LONGEVITY

It's indeed long-lasting. I don't wear makeup for full 24 hours so I can't really tell if Loreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear is that long-wearing. However, it's able to withstand a total of 4-hour commute back and forth and 9-hour working period with a few retouch (oil-blotting) right here and there. It lasts up to 6 hours on its own which is pretty much commendable for someone like me who has super oily and acidic skin. It oxidizes a bit during that time but not as extremely as other drugstore foundations would.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

I don't have that much pigmentation to conceal in this photo but you can tell from above that my skin is more even and the base is looking very much like skin but fresher. It's true that there weren't any masking effect and the shade eventually matches my skin. I like that the foundation does not cling to my dry patches and fine lines. It's that kind of foundation that looks good when it's freshly applied and gets better in time. This product claims to be non transfer-proof which isn't exactly true especially when it starts to melt together with the natural oils of the skin. It's a very minor flaw though and I wouldn't mind as long as it stays put on the skin and won't move around.

One of the things I find notable, by the way, is the scent. It does not reek of typical foundation scents. This one has a slightly floral fragrance which is like a breath of fresh air. I think it's the only foundation I have in my stash that is fragranced. I don't mind but if you are someone who's got a different preference, get ready to be disappointed.

Overall, I am so in loved with Loreal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation to the point that I think I love it better than other Loreal foundations I admired before. I thought the claims were all too good to be true but they're not! I would highly recommend this product to everyone who's looking for a quality foundation without the heavy price tag.

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Hello Gorgeous Facial Scrub Review

Hello Gorgeous Facial Scrub

Bought from: Hello Gorgeous

Price: P200

If you would like to get instant smooth and soft skin with lesser bumps and rough areas, the best solution would be using a good facial scrub. It's something I really would want to invest for because I just think that they are very useful for sudden events/occasions especially if time for facial salons won't permit. Facial scrubs are something we ought not to use often (too much exfoliation  is bad for the skin) but best if stocked for you don't know when you're gonna need it the most. This was what came to my mind when I did my Hello Gorgeous haul. I picked up this Facial Scrub which is where the spotlight would be for this post. 

CLAIMS, INGREDIENTS, DIRECTIONS

Facial Scrub exfoliates dead skin cells but still keeps face soft and moisturized.

Ingredients: Almond Grains, Walnut Grains, Vitamin E, Virgin Coconut Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Niacinamide

Directions For Use: Wet skin with warm water. Gently massage a good amount for one minute. Rinse and dry face with clean towel. Use once or twice a week.

PACKAGING

I find the packaging very cute because of the font style and design. It can also be very tricky because of the safety clip just below the pump. I had a hard time because I didn't know how to open it and I literally spent about 10 minutes figuring out how. I don't want to break it so I was being careful. All you need to to is pull the clip out so you can pump the dispenser lol!

I honestly don't like to use the pump because it takes several pushes to dispense the product. Also, it only spurts the cream formula and just a little bit of the scrub because of the small airway. So what I do is twist it open and use the long tube to scoop up the product.

TEXTURE, CONSISTENCY AND EASE OF APPLICATION

I know that the expiration date from the photo above caught your attention. I've purchase it some time last year and I've used it before it expired. This is a super late review is why. The product claims to still be good for twelve months after opening and it's impossible Hello Gorgeous would be able to sell each and every stock the same month of production. I still have a few left in the bottle and consistency and texture are still the same.

The cream is off-white in color, has a slightly yogurt-like consistency and natural scent. The physical scrubs made from Almond and Walnut grains are too huge and abrasive for my liking. You have to use a really light hand otherwise your skin may tend to get irritated from the friction. The scrub is very easy to rinse when splashed with water. It doesn't leave any slimy residues but you really can feel your skin softening.

PERFORMANCE

It does its job as a usual physical exfoliator. My skin is left softer and smoother and I like the fact that it's made of natural ingredients to keep skin healthy. It also does not dry out the skin unlike other facial scrubs. The only thing that's holding me back from repurchasing is the abrasiveness level which I don't prefer as I have oily skin and huge pores. Using too abrasive scrubs may open up my pores and trigger severe sebum production.

Hello Gorgeous Facial Scrub is so affordable at only P200 for a 100ml bottle and is accessible through different leading online shops. I like to explore and I've been meaning to get a facial scrub from a Korean brand so I don't think I would repurchase. Also, there are far better scrubs that are within the same price range such as St. Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub and BeautyFix Detoxifying Charcal Facial Scrub which I'd recommend more.

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Makeup in Living Coral

In case you missed it, Living Coral was announced as 2019’s Color of the Year and it’s sure to please a wide base of beauty enthusiasts. A not-quite-orange and not-quite-pink shade, a surprisingly wearable color for all skin tones and suited for different occasions. On cheeks, it instantly adds a healthy flush; on eyes, it adds a pop of color and on lips, it’s a fun alternative to the classic red.

Want to get into the Living Coral spirit? Be sure to keep these products from Ever Bilena, EB Advance and Careline in your makeup bag:

Careline Peach Stick (P205)

Give the dramatic smokey-and-winged-eye look a break and try Careline’s Peach Stick (from their Multi-sticks collection) as an eyeshadow, blush and lipstick is a perfect way to bring in the New Year with something light and easy to do. This multi-stick has a creamy and pigmented formula which is perfect for fuss-free makeup you can take anywhere. It is easy to put on, just dab some on your lids, lips and cheeks using your fingers for a fresh and natural glow look! 

Ever Bilena Matte Nude lipstick in Baci (P165)

Infused with antioxidants and moisturizers, this lipstick makes your lips feel soft, smooth, and supple despite the matte formula. Baci means “kisses” in Italian, a shade that can complete the living coral look by balancing it with a neutral color.

Ever Bilena Matte lipstick in Sexy Nude (P165)

If you want to experiment with a coral-hued lipstick, Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Sexy Nude is a cross between the popular pink nude and coral. It is highly pigmented and reveals its color with just a few swipes. Ever Bilena Matte lipsticks are infused with Vitamin E to help keep the lips moisturized.

EB Advance Matic Lipstick in Plush Petal (P185)

For a timeless makeup look that will brighten your features, get the newest on-the-go nude eye shades like peach and rose. They can be paired with the EB Advance Matic Lipstick in Plush Petal with a creamy-matte and pigmented finish so each swipe goes a long way.

EB Advance LTD Liquid Lipstick in Hotel Heiress (P185)

Obsessed with lippies? You can’t go wrong with a lovely matte finish that won’t quit. EB Advance LTD Liquid Lipstick in Hotel Heiress glides so smoothly on the lips and feels so creamy. Prime your lips before applying for an even finish. 

Achieve your 2019 living coral makeup at any Ever Bilena counter in leading supermarkets, drugstores, convenience stores and department stores nationwide. To learn more about Ever Bilena and its products, visit Ever Bilena’s website, Facebook page, and Instagram.

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Sigma Beauty Friends and Family Haul

Sharing with you my latest haul from Sigma! There’s so much love I have for this brand that in a span of a year, I already made my fourth haul. I love makeup brushes so much and Sigma always got my back. I feel so grateful and honored that from time to time, they don’t forget to give me a voucher code that anyone would probably hate to go to waste—a 50% discount off entire purchase. I believe they only choose recipients who have previously purchased from their website. I appreciate it because though they let go of the Pink Perks, they still make sure to give something away as a token.

Unlike other previous purchases, I decided to get myself only a few individual brushes I don’t have in my stash just yet—mostly stuff I gave away and later found out how I couldn’t live without. Lol. What really sparked joy in my haul is the fact that transit time was shorter this time. My previous parcels took about 2 months before I get the notification card from the postal office. This time, it was just about a month. It’s indeed very swift for an international transaction considering I didn’t pay for any express or third-party shipping.

Anyway, let's talk about the the haul! Starting with face brushes…

I got myself this F20 Large Powder Brush ($23.80). The brush head is so fluffy and soft, and I remember it not shedding any hair just like most Sigma brushes I own. I also bought an F86 Tapered Kabuki Brush ($17.50) as I gave my previous one away. I missed the tapered head and how it flawlessly applies powder onto my under eyes with ease. Another kabuki brush I own but had to let go before was this F88 Flat Angled Kabuki Brush ($17.50)  as the flat top one does a better job in applying and blending foundation. I just think it will be very useful when applying foundation onto hard to reach areas like under the eyes and sides of the nose. I like to use it when applying powder products too.

What I am most excited to try is the newest addition to Sigma’s Face Brushes—F80 Air Flat Kabuki ($25). I am not a fan of duo fiber brushes because they are too flimsy in my opinion and does not blend product well. I like that the head of F80 is flat and bristles are shorter, so application is more precise. Bristles are set apart but still does its job in diffusing product and give an airbrush finish.

I got four eye brushes—E35 Tapered Blending Brush ($11.90), E37 All Over Blend Brush ($11.90), E39 Buff and Blend Brush ($11.90) and E43 Domed Blending Brush ($11.90). I tend to be very selective when it comes to Sigma’s eye brushes because I find some pokey and irritating to the eyes despite the price tag. I am glad that the brushes I got have dense yet soft bristles and they don’t poke the skin at all.

I got a free product brochure and a Sigmagic Brushampoo Liquid which is bigger now (14ml from the previous 7.5 ml sachets).

That's pretty much everything. I didn’t cart a lot this time because I still have functional Sigma brushes at home but that doesn’t mean I won’t hoard again next time! What’s in your recent haul?

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A Makeup Tutorial For The Love Month With Althea Korea's Color Makeups

I can’t believe Althea’s come up with several color makeups for the first quarter of the year and it’s my definition of perfect timing as it’s February which means love month! I know boyfriends think we’re still pretty—bare face or not—but for special days like this, we can always surprise them by going a little bit SPARKLY. Right, it’s past Valentines but allow me to share with you a makeup tutorial I did last February 14. I posted a picture of me with a bouquet and some of you asked what makeups I had on. You’ll know more about them if you keep on reading! ;)

So first thing is to keep your face clean and well-prepped. Do your usual skincare then proceed with the makeup base. On the picture below, I already set my face with a primer and foundation. The key to flawless finish is to properly blend with a trusted makeup tool.

ALTHEA KOREA FLAWLESS CREAM CONCEALERS

I have slightly dark under eyes so Althea Korea Flawless Creamy Concealer will come very handy. Using the second to the lightest shade, Ginger, apply it in a triangular shape on your under eyes, forehead, bridge of the nose and chin area to highlight those parts and conceal peeking blemishes. I use the third shade, Honey, to cover some minor blemishes on other parts of the face. If you have lighter skin, Mocha will be an appropriate contour shade.

Do your brows and set your face with a translucent powder. I’ve used Althea Korea Petal Velvet Translucent Powder to control oil.

ALTHEA X BCL SUNRISE MOONRISE EYE PALETTE

Let’s proceed to the eyes which is the very part that will consume most of our time. You have the option to apply eye primer if you have excessively oily lids. I skipped this part and then proceed to warm up my lids using the #2 (matte beige) eye shadow in the Althea Korea X BCL Sunrise and Moonrise Eye Palette. Use a blending brush to diffuse the color.

This palette is very easy to work with even as an amateur as shadows are pretty blendable and very versatile.

Grab a bullet brush and swipe it to the shadow #6 (shimmery burgundy) and focus on your outer crease and blend inwards. Using another blending brush, you can use shadow #8 (shimmery plum) to deepen the crease.

With a shading brush, use shadow #7 (shimmery pink) to highlight the middle part of the lids. You can add some sparks and accentuate the eyes by adding a glittery touch using the shadow #3 (glittery pink) and highlight the brow bone with shadow #1 (shimmery white).

ALTHEA KOREA SPOTLIGHT EYE GLITTERS

I like my eyes to be more sparkly so I use a little bit of the SpotlightEye Glitter in #2 Pink Light on the lower lash line and along tear ducts.

Finish your eyes with some waterproof eyeliner and mascara.

ALTHEA KOREA WATERCOLOR CREAM TINTS

In this tutorial, I use Althea Korea Watercolor Cream Tint in #3 Peach Cream as my blush. I blend it with a small duo fiber brush to diffuse the color and give it a subtle flush look. Don’t over apply because these are highly pigmented tints and a little goes a long way. You can add some highlighter on the highest parts of your face to finish the overall look.

Since I already made my eyes sparkly, I opted for a muted matte color for my lips. You can also use the least bold Watercolor Cream Tint (#3 Peach Cream) to color the pucker if you are after a more youthful vibe.

Here's the finish look! I enjoyed playing with the new Althea Korea Color Makeups and will surely mix and match to wear for the next occasion to come! I will be reviewing each products so make sure to stay tuned. Let me know if you recreate the look!

By the way, you can grab all these Althea exclusives by shopping through ph.althea.kr. Can't wait to hear your thoughts! :D

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Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner Light Review

I've been a fan of Laneige ever since their ever-so famous Special Care Water Sleeping Mask landed in my vanity. It was something I kept reaching out for to soothe my tired, stressed skin and it helps me with skin healing too (from Chickenpox). I also use it whenever I feel like my skin’s acting up and I couldn’t remember a time it disappoints. With just a product, I started to consider Laneige as one of those luxury Korean brand I trust. I even made sure that whenever I had the time and budget to shop in Althea Korea, I cart an item or two from this brand so I can slowly try everything from their beauty line. Each variant may cost me an arm and a leg, but I have this premonition that every dime I’ll spend is going to be worth it.

A couple of months back, I ran out of toner and so when I rummaged through my stash, I found that I still have this Laneige Skin Refiner Light. I am not the type to use toner alternately as it makes me hard to gauge which one is working and which one is not so you can expect that my skincare is always not very complex. Everything that I will be sharing with you today is my experience with this toner for more or less two months.

CLAIMS

The refreshing-type toner tidies up shiny skin by effectively providing moisture to skin fast with its ingredient of hydro-ion mineral water. Refreshing moisture care for skin that looks shiny and dull outside and feels dry inside. Light type to make skin moisturized inside and matte outside.

The moisturizing-type toner in semi-transparent, milky viscous texture gently moisturizes dry, flaky skin. Laneige hydro-ion mineral water effectively provides moisturizing energy to skin fast. Its ingredient of vitamin B3 derivative, which promotes skin turnover, makes skin moisturized inside and matte outside while effectively removing dead skin cells.

INGREDIENTS

Purified Water, Glycereth-26, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycogen, Glutamic Acid, Lysine HCL, Magnesium Sulfate, Mannitol, Manganese Sulfate, Opuntia coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Betaine, Serine, Sucrose, Citrulline, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Alanine, Arginine, Betula Alba Juice, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Chenopodium quinoa Seed Extract, Threonine, Panthenol, PCA, Histidine HCl, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Aromatics

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use at the skincare stage in the morning and at night. Soak a cotton pad with an appropriate amount. Apply on the face along skin’s texture, starting from the inside and working outward, in a gentle wiping-off motion.

I usually soak cotton pads with this refiner and let them sit on my skin until all product is absorbed. I also use it as skin by layering the product until I reached the desired moisture. I do this whenever I feel like not putting any moisturizer on top and whenever my skin feels extra dry. I don’t mind going over it quicker than usual because it comes in a 200ml bottle that lasts for a long time.

PACKAGING

As always, Laneige markets their products in very minimal but luxurious containers. The white and blue cardboard box displays very limited information about the product so I kind of not appreciate it. The ocean blue sturdy plastic bottle looks very photogenic and I like the blue and transparent twist cap. It adds greatly to the overall aesthetic of the product. I appreciate that it comes with a booklet inside and it contains information about the product and the proper way to use it.

I also found out that Laneige does not produce a for-all product. Each variant is being made strictly for a particular skin type. Say for example this toner. It is a skin refiner in light variant which formulation is intended for those with oily skin. There are skin refiners that are exclusively for those with excessively dry, normal to dry and sensitive skin. You don’t have to constantly make your skin fit to something that is not suitable for you.

CONSISTENCY AND EASE OF APPLICATION

It has a watery consistency and has a very subtle clean floral scent. It penetrates the skin quickly and does not leave any greasy, oily layer. I like that I can layer any product on top without any problem of creasing or caking.

PERFORMANCE

This product does what it claims: hydrates skin inside without the overtly heavy moisture outside. I like that it feels refreshing and how it seems to soften the skin overtime. I have super oily skin but because of I over-exfoliated before (use of peeling creams and stuff), my skin sort of became unpredictable. It feels tight and dry especially after cleansing but it produces oil non-stop. My skin always craves hydration and I noticed that it just became much more balanced and calmed when I started using Laneige Essential Power Skin Refiner. It supplies lightweight hydration without irritating my skin which is why I think this is a good addition to basic skincare.

I can’t wait to try more products from Laneige! Let me know what your personal picks from this brand are! Happy blogging!

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