Review : Lush H'suan Wen Hua Hair Moisturizer

 TGIF Everyone! I have yet another hair product review for you :). I've been wanting to do a post on this guy since the first time and now I finally can! Hope you enjoy <3.

1. What is it ? It's a hair mask 

2. How to use? Apply the product on dry hair -> Leave in for 20-30 mins (I do 40 mins) -> Wash (Shampoo & condition your hair like you normally do). Keep it in the fridge for longer use.

3. Main Ingredients ? Fresh free range eggs, Fresh bay infusion, Bananas, Avocados. You can check the list here.

4. Pros ? 

- The result is absolutely stunning : It makes the hair so soft and shiny, almost like when you get a special treatment at a salon 

- Not greasy afterwards 

5. Cons ?

- smell is really bad and it lingers for a few days

- It's less effective once it gets closer to the the expiration date

- takes a lot of time

6. Value ? $19.95 for 7.9 oz. My hair is a little longer than shoulder-length and I got 4 uses out of the tub. I think it's not that bad, since I no longer need to go to the salon to get treatments as often.

7. Overall Rating ? 4.5/5. I LOVE this product so much! It really makes my hair healthy and tangle-free.  It goes well with the R&B Hair Moisturizer also from Lush (this smells bad, too tho lol). 

8. Repurchase ? Yes!

Haul : Lush, CVS, and More

Hi Lovelies ^_^

I haven't posted a haul in a while and thought now would be the perfect time since I picked up a few stuff~ Hope you enjoy reading!

Lush H'suan Wen Hua & Ultrablast

H'suan Wen Hua is supposed to be a really good hair mask so I thought I would give it a try since my hair is finding its way lately -_-;. I also got Love Lettuce (which is one of my favorite masks), but think my bf took it lol, so I couldn't take a picture. I'm sure you all know how it looks like tho. And last but not the least, I got Ultrablast which is a solid tooth paste! Now how cool is that, right? There were several other flavors, but I liked this one the most since it had wasabi in it :D.

TRESemme Dry Shampoo & Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso

 Milani Luminoso is supposed to be a dupe for the infamous Stereo Rose, so I needed it in my life. It was hard to get, but SO worth it. The color is beautiful and very pigmented :). TRESemme Dry shampoo was simply for my Friday morning class :p.  

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NC20

 This guy was on my wish list for a really long time and I finally FINALLY made a purchase. I used it a few times to cover blemishes and I can say that I like it already. It stays for a really long time and doesn't flake out. I wish the color was a tinge warmer tho. Oh, and like everyone says, HATE the pump! :S.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel & Kiss Me Hand Cream

 My sister brought these two from Korea and I'm so excited for them! The Aloe Vera is one of my favorite thing in the world right now and I still have to try the hand cream. Apparently, both are best sellers in Korea(Aloe Vera) and Japan(hand cream).

..and that's it for now- I'll try to post my August Favorites ASAP ;)

Amy

Review : Shiseido Tsubaki Water Damage Care

Hey Everyone,

 I recently purchased the Tsubaki Water which is a fairly new product from Shiseido, and I kid you not, after one use, this became my all time favorite hair product. As you can see in the video below, there are 2 types of Tsubaki Waters and I got the Damage Care one (white). Hope you enjoy <3.

1. What is it ? It's a leave-in hair conditioner that contains camellia (tsubaki) oil extract.
2. How to use ? Spray on hair from 2-5 inches, then hand comb or brush your hair. Blow dry to finish off. You can use it both on wet or dry hair.
3. Scent ? I guess it's supposed to smell like camellia flower or camellia honey, but to me, it smells like the hair salon haha. It goes away quickly tho.
4. Pros ?
- Repairs damaged hair
- Reduce frizz, eliminate tangles
- It has a non-greasy formula which I like
- Protects from UV rays
- The spray bottle makes it easy to apply
- Packaging is nice
5. Cons ?
- The scent is a bit strong
- A little bit expensive for a drugstore product. Also, this product goes away fairly quickly
6. Value ? 250ml for $19.99. I'll give a 3 out of 5 stars.
7. Where to buy ? I got mine at a Japanese grocery store, I'm pretty sure you can get this at any Asian Market.
8. Overall Rating ? 4.5/5. Despite being a bit expensive, I LOVE this product! It makes my hair so soft and bouncy. Would recommend it to almost everyone in my life :).
9. Repurchase ? Yes!

P.S. Thank you so much for leaving such nice comments on my last post :). It means a lot to me. *hugs*

Haul : Sephora, MAC, Lush, and SkinCeuticals

Hi Girlies ♥

So here are the things that I recently picked up. Although there was a 15% sale at Sephora, I was really good and only got 3 things :). Along with those three things, I have an additional lipstick from MAC and some skincare products. Hope you enjoy!

1. Illamasqua Powder Blush in Hussy

I would describe this as a very bright coral-pink matte blush.  I'm so glad that I got this, because it's a gorgeous color. I swatched it and think it's even more pigmented than Nars or MAC blushes.

2. Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Black ink

Haha I know what your thinking, I'm the last person to buy this, right? 

3. Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum

I ran out of my Aveda hair serum and thought this could be a good replacement. I used it once and think it's alright - this is the smallest size btw. I will do a whole review as soon as I finish the bottle :).

4. Urban Decay Primer Potion in Greed

This was a 100 point perk gift. Believe it or not, I haven't tried the infamous UDPP (of any kind) in my life, so I added this into my shopping cart as soon as I saw it. Greed is a Golden primer with glitter in it. Not very happy about the packaging tho. 

5. MAC l/s in Creme Cup

Creme Cup is a gorgeous muted pink. I read so many good reviews on it that I had to try myself. This is in a cremesheen finish btw.

6. SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser & Micro Exfoliating Scrub

 I won Cheryl's Giveaway!! I know, how exciting!!^_____^ Thanks again Cheryl!

7. Lush BB Seaweed & Rising Sun Soap

 Another mask... I buy these masks pretty regularly (once a week I guess), because I can't live without them - I am truly addicted. BB Seaweed is obviously made out of seaweed and is great for calming. The soap that I got is a limited edition for Japan. I think 100% of the proceeds goes directly to an organization called the Peace Boat. Love how it's for a good cause and still manages to smell good (smells like the snow cake soap).

That's it for today - Thanks for reading and Good night :)

Amy

Love/Hate Relationships

Hi Friends ♥

 I've been meaning to do this blog post a for while (since I read Tiffany's Blog Post), but finally got around to it. If you have been reading my blog, you know that if I like something, I use it to death lol. I'm the kind of person who can use the same blush every single day for months and months. On the other hand, if I hate a product, I usually throw it away or give it to someone without hesitation. But these products are a bit tricky. I can't decide weather I love them or not! One day I will fall in love, and the next day I will hate them with a passion.

L'oreal Everstrong Overnight Repair Treatment

Essie Luscious Lips

Revlon Matte l/s in Pink Pout

MAC l/s in Innocence, Beware! (Venomous Villains Collection)

MAC blush in Melba

Hera Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Grey

L'oreal Everstrong Overnight Repair Treatment

This is a great overnight treatment for sure. I have pretty dry/frizzy hair due to regular dyeing, but this product makes my hair so soft. Seriously, the next day, I can't stop pulling my fingers through it! It feels much more healthier and bouncier. I also love how the treatment doesn't transfer to the pillow. However, - are you ready - this product smells really bad. I don't even know how to describe it! :( It's one of those scents that reminds me of something rotten and gross... :(.

MAC blush in Melba

Melba is gorgeous subdued coral/peach blush. This guy simply has everything I want in a blush - matte finish, good staying power, good(actually great) pigmentation. When I'm tanned, it looks soo pretty on me, but when I'm pale (like right now), it's a bit too orange to the point where it looks muddy. :o I wish I could wear it more often, but it just looks awful.

MAC l/s in Innocence, Beware! (Venomous Villains Collection)

I remember this lipstick being one of the most popular items of the collection. I myself, had to run to MAC before the collection launched to get this little one. Apparently, it was the last tube at my closest counter. Anyway, Innocence, Beware! is the perfect pink-nude. That is, color-wise. It's very close to MAC's Hue lipstick, but a tiny bit pinker. I love the color than any other lipstick that I own, but the formula is terrible. First off, it emphasizes the 'flaws' of my lips. I have very dry lips, so whenever I'm using a lipstick, I apply lip balm before and a gloss after. I've tried at least 5 different lip balms to make this work, but failed every time. Also, this lipstick lasts for like 10-15 minutes - and that is without eating or drinking. So frustrating :s.

Revlon Matte l/s in Pink Pout

I first saw this lipstick in Allison or Amarixe's videos and made a purchase, because I was in a search of a good lilac-pink lipstick. Love the color again, but it doesn't show up on my lips very well! I don't consider myself to have very pigmented lips, but for some reason, to make this lipstick work I have to apply MAC's Myth underneath. I know a lot of people love this lipstick and think it's not drying as well, but it IS drying. It's a matte lipstick after all.

Essie Luscious Lips

Remember the NOTD post i did a few days ago? Yup, I still love the color, hate the formula. 

Hera Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Grey

I bought this guy when I was in Korea, and I loved it so much, I bought another one for my mom the very next day. I think it was about $13 (KRW 15,000). What I like about this product is that it matches my natural hair color very well. Therefore, it gives the most natural look, just like the Korean celebrities. However, the lasting power is so so. I have to re-apply it every 3-4 hours and it's a bit annoying. If you have bangs, this is not for you.

~ Swatches ~

L-R : Innocence Beware, Pink Pout, Melba, Melba blended out, Hera Automatic Brow Pencil

Do you have any love/hate relationship products you would like to share?

If so, how do you deal with it?

<3

Amy

Hair Products I'm Using ATM

1. Herbal Essences Body Envy Shampoo : I am always in the search of a good volumizing shampoo, because my hair is pretty flat. Not that they're straight (actually pretty curly for an Asian), but because they are very thin. I had high hopes for this shampoo, since it had good reviews, but it turned out to be so-so. The scent is okay and it seems like it does a good job on cleaning the hair. However, it is very harsh. It literally strips my hair! Whenever I use this shampoo I have to use more serum to avoid dry ends. Moreover, it is not volumizing at all. This shampoo is fairly cheap, but I do not see myself repurchasing it. Rating : 2/5

2. Pantene Beautiful Lengths Conditioner : I first saw this conditioner in one of TiffanyD's youtube videos and bought it without thinking, because I totally trust her opinion. After using it for a couple of weeks, I can say that I really like it. This conditioner keeps my hair in a healthy state without making it greasy. The smell is not my favorite, but I like the color- it's blue! Also, I love how it is in a tube- so easy to use in the morning when I'm in a hurry. Rating : 4/5

3. John Frieda Heat Defeat : I use this before I blow dry my hair in order to protect and straighten. However, I don't see a big difference- the scent is nice, but nothing really special. To be honest, I'm only using this, because I'm afraid that my hair will be damaged if I don't use anything. Rating : 3/5

4. John Frieda Daily Nourishment Leave-in Conditioner : This is my second bottle so far. I love this conditioner, because it is super light weight and gives the shine to my hair. I also believe it helps at de-tangling as well. I spray it all over my hair when it's damp and it makes it so much easier to manage. The scent is nice, very light and not overpowering at all. Reasonable price being $5-6. I would recommend it to anyone. Rating 5/5

5. Aveda Elements Smoothing Fluid : This serum works great on my hair. It is excellent at making my hair soft and silky without weighing it down. I don't see it giving shine by any means, but is definitely good for taming frizzes. It has an herbal smell like any other Aveda products. This is a bit pricey, but a little goes a long way. Seriously, I've been using this for a year and haven't finished the bottle yet. Rating : 4/5