Review: HOBBY Intensive Care Shampoo - Hair fall control

Hello ~

How long have it been since I last posted a review here ? probably million years or something *Die*
So, since I started my midterms yesterday, I thought today I'll do something productive like a review :)

I am always on the lookout for the perfect shampoo, and today I'll review my latest find, HOBBY Intensive Care Shampoo with for Hair fall control with Garlic extract, that's right Garlic ! interesting huh ?

Product Claims:  Hobby Intensive Care Shampoo with Garlic Extract on regular use helps protect hair loss owing to rich nutritional components.  With its anti-fungal effect helps to prevent dandruff formation in your hair.  It gently cleans your hair and provides healthy and shiny looking hair.  This special formula revitalizes your hair and provides long lasting volume; leaving your hair soft and healthy looking.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocoamidopropyl Betaine,  Cocoamide MEA,  Glyceryl Cocoate,  Climbazole,  Perfume,  Steyrene/Acrylates Copolymer,  Trimethylsilylamodimrthicone,  Allantoin,  EDTA,  Benzyl Alcohol, Methychloroisothiazoline, Methylisothiazonline,  Benzophenon-4,  Citric Acid, Allium sativum  (Garlic)  extract, Cl 42090,  Cl 19140.  

 Size: 250ml

Packaging: white bottle with a green flip top cap, and a photo of garlic on it's front.

Price: Can't remember >.<

Recommended Application: After applying to wet hair, wait for tow minutes.  then rinse thoroughly.  For complete treatment, use with Hobby Hair Care Mask.

Pros:
- Can be used for all hair types
- Reduce hair fall (unless your hair fall is stress related)
- Gets rid of itchiness and irritations on the scalp
- I no longer suffer from those disgusting oily dandruff >> read about how it happened

Cons:
- it smells like shampoo (I prefer when shampoo/body wash... etc smell like perfume or something similar so I wouldn't have to wear perfume 

Repurchase: probably not, just because I prefer better smelling stuff and because I got rid of the problem with my hair.

Rating: 4/5

Holika Holika in Bahrain !!

*Throws confetti everywhere* 

So 2 nights ago when I was out with my family, and I while I was looking out the car window I saw this:

and I freaked out !!

I had to make my dad turn around so I can check it out :)

about:

Holika Holika is a No.1 South Korean Beauty Product Brand that serves like a beauty magician. It has a "magic-like" secret on it's product ingredients that results into an enchanting being of beauty :)

products :

MAKE UP (Starters, Primers, BB creams, CC creams, Foundations, Blushers, Highlighters, Eyebrow tint, Eyebrows, Eyeliners, Mascara, Eyeshadow, Lip balm, Lipstick, Lip tint)
FACIAL SKIN CARE (Cleansing cream, Cleansing foams, Cleansing Oil, Facial soaps, Peeling massage creams, Face packs for acne/pore care/brightening, Sleeping packs, Toners, Emulsion, Essence, Moisturizers, Mask sheets, Mask packs, Tightening mask pack)
BODY CARE (Body Cleansers, Body Scrubs, Body Lotions, Body fat burning, starter, cream, mist)
HANDS AND FEET (One shot peeling, Hand mask treatment, Foot mask treatment, Hand creams, Foot creams)
HAIR CARE (Hair treatment, Hair essence, Hair glossy/shiny, Hair wax, Hair mist)

this is what they said in their facebook pageBut they still don't have a lot of products yet, because they opened like a month ago, but owner said that 2 shipments are on the way :) she also said that You can always ask her if you wanted something specific and she'll try to order it for you.

Price:

the products are a bit overpriced, but I think it is okay since the rent is expensive, and honestly I wouldn't mind spending that extra money to get my stuff immediately (because shipping normally takes a month or so).

Costumer service: 

the owner and the lady working there are very sweet and really friendly, as I said before, if you are looking for a product and they weren't carrying it she'll order it for you, she also translates, the instructions and other text on the package and puts it on the website, which is very helpful.

she also got my contact number and she'll text me when the new shipment arrive.

and the best thing about the store is that they write the price on the products and on the website -which most stores don't do- and I find that very convenient, because there is nothing I hate more than going to the cashier and realize I don't have enough money.

Final note: I guess I'll be a regular customer there (well.. not THAT regular because with korean products a little bit goes a long way -I've been using the 3 seconds Starter Vita Complex twice a day since august 2013 and the bottle still half full!!)

also being able to test the product before I buy it is a plus

Checkout their website holikabahrain.com and follow them on facebook facebook.com/pages/Holika-Holika-Bahrain/133170240210540

*Disclaimer: all pictures were taken from the Holika Holika Bahrain facebook page*

Memories Memory: Congratulations Congratulations Yesterday I got my driving licence :)

Korean Skincare Haul :)

Hello ~

I ordered these stuff on the 12th of February and it arrived 2 days ago, I am very impressed with the super-fast shipping  (normally it takes 3 weeks to a month to arrive).

This time I only bought the essential skincare item that I use on a daily basis :)

Holika Holika 3 Second starter - Hyaluronic Acid

Etude House EYE'S CREAM - Vanilla Moist

Etude House Be Clear Moisturizer SPF30/PA++

Missha Creamy Latte - Greentea

Nature Republic Sleeping Tonight - Lavender

I'll try to write reviews soon, but I have to but them to test first :)

Review: Spa Salt (Milk+Sakura+Aloe Vera)

Hi :)

I know it have been ages since I posted anything here, I was just taking a vacation from the internet ('Cuz I got really bad muscular spasm on my neck)

But Before I share my review with you today I have some good news to share :)

Me and my Team won 1st place locally and 3rd in middle east !

Now back to beauty stuff.. This is my most favourite body product, Actually if I was to choose only 1 thing to use on my body it would be this , I've been using this for more than a year now and I'm in love <3 and today I'll be reviewing the 3 variations I used from this brand: 

The First one I'll review is the Spa Milk Salt, and it is the one that I have been using since last year :)

Product claims: YOKO Spa Milk Salt is a skin whitening, enriched Vitamin E, pure milk and natural salt benefits.  It provides nourishment to your skin with pure Milk Derma White and Allantion.  It removes dirt deposit and dead skin cells from your body, giving you a new and radiant skin.

Direction: Pour Spa Milk Salt on your hand.  Rub gently in circular motion on wet skin.  Leave it on your skin for 3 minutes and then rinse off with clean water.  After use, you ca feel your skin's softness and smoothness.

Distributed:  Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Yemen.

Ingredients:  Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Glycerine, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Sesquicarbonate, Fragrance, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Milk Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cl 19140, Cl 15985.

Size:  300g.

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average is $1.

Texture:  Just like powdered milk but a bit grainier, yet it is soft and feels a bit wet.

Swatches:  

with a few drops of water

this is how it looks when you use it

Pros:

- It does whiten your skin, Especially knees and elbows (I saw the results after using it twice !! but my cousin had to use it longer to see results).

- Helps to reduce ingrown hairs.

- your body feels really smooth like babies.

- I love the smell.

- Budget friendly.

- The zip locker helps keep everything dry and clean.

- It have vitamin E which is very good for the skin.

Cons:

- It stings when you use it on body acne and it causes it to inflame (but it is written on the package to not use it on any wound/scare so yeah).

- Might not be available in some countries.

Repurchase:  Of course, Because I can't live without it.

Rating:  5/5

Now to the next one I used, which was the Aloe Vera spa salt, I bought this one because I was  having a really bad allergy and my skin was getting so itchy, but I used it a month after curing my allergy

Product claims:  This natural salt body scrub with Aloe Vera extract is one of the most invigorating and instantly gratifying spa treatments. Combining with natural ingredients of AHA, Vitamin B3, Collagen and Vitamin E creates  such a fine spa salt enriched with powerful skin nutrients to nourish and moisturize during exfoliating for for smooth, clean and healthy white skin.  

Aloe Vera Extract:  serves as a water-binding agent for skin, which is effective in combating wrinkles and is also a good brightener.  

AHA  (Alpha Hydroxy Acids): Woks Mainly as an exfoliant. Not only they prevent clogged pores, but also enhance cell renewal, increase collagen production to reduce the aging and improve skin texture.  

Vitamin B3: Helps exfoliate surface skin cells to reveal newer and younger looking skin and address skin discolorations.  

Collagen:  Improve skin texture, provides firmness to the skin and smooth wrinkles.  

Vitamin E:  Is an excellent antioxidants to protect cells against free radical damage, also can slow the aging process.  

Direction:  Pour small amount of spa salt on wet body and rub gently in circular motion for about 3 minutes.  Rinse off with clean water and bathing regularly.  

Ingredients:  Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Fragrance, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Vitamin B3, Collagen, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Extract, Cl 19140, Cl 42090

Size: 300g

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average is $1.

Texture:  Similar to the previous one but a bit coarser.

Swatches:

with few drops of water

this is how it looks when you use it

Pros:  

- Cheap Price.

- Zip Locker help keep everything dry and fresh.

Cons:

- Irritates my skin, it gave me a bad rash and my whole body was itchy for the next two days.

- The smell is weird.

- Dry your skin and make it full of flacks.

Repurchase: no way

Rating:  -1/5 

To the last one I used, which the Sakura Spa Salt:

Product claims:  A unique formula in Sakura Spa Salt, this specially contains AHA, Vitamin B3, Collagen and Vitamin E.  With these powerful natural ingredients, this salt scrub helps exfoliate your skin by removing impurities and dead skin cells while it moisturizes leaving skin soft, smooth, clean and healthy white.  As the aromatherapy scent from Sakura, it has soothing and calming properties, which help relieve tension.

AHA  (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)  Work mainly as an exfoliant.  Not only they prevent clogged  pores.  but they also enhance cell renewal, increase collagen production to reduce the signs of aging and improve skin texture.

Vitamin B3 Helps exfoliate surface skin to reveal newer and younger looking skin and address skin discolorations.  

Collagen Improve skin texture, provides firmness to the skin and smooths wrinkles

Vitamin E Is excellent antioxidants, to protect cells against free radical damage, also can slow the aging process.  

Direction: Pour Spa Salt on your hand.  Rub gently in circular motion on wet skin.  Leave it on your skin foe 3 minutes and then rinse off with clean water. After use, you can feel your skin's softness and smoothness.  

Distributes:  Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Yemen.  

Ingredient: Sodium Chloride  (NaCl), Glycerin, Olive Oil, Fragrance, Alpha Hydroxy Acids  (AHA), Vitamin B3, Collagen, Vitamin E.  

Size:  300g

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average in $1.

Texture: Like wet but really soft sand, it is pink in colour and smell like roses.

Swatches :

with a few drops of water

this is how it looks when you use it

Pros:

- Smells nice.

- Budget friendly price.

- Gets rid from 90% of ingrown hair in first use.

- Makes the skin smooth and nice.

- Skin feels brighter after use.

- Zip locker keeps everything dry.

Cons: 

- Less available than the Spa Milk Salt.

Repurchase: Yes

Rating:  5/5

Phew, I am finally done with this review.. it took me 3 days to finish it because it internet was so crappy.

Review: Creme21 All Day Cream

Hello ~
I know it have been a while since I posted a review, but I didn't have a camera "-.-

Anyway, the product I'll be reviewing today is Creme21 All Day Cream, Creme21 is a German company, I've used deodorant and body wash from this brand and I loved them :)

Product claims: 
The cream 21 Rich intensive care with Pro-Vitamin B5 provides your skin ideal care and extensive protection in all weather conditions.

The rich nourishing ingredients and active moisturizers provide for maintenance of the naturally protective hydro-lipid mantle of the skin and leave such a wonderful well maintained skin. Of course, with the distinctive cheerful fresh cream 21 fragrance!

Ingredients:
AQUA, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, POLYGLYCERYL-2 DIPOLYHYDROXYSTREAEATE, ZINC STREATE, GLYCRIN, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, SUCROSE DISTERATE, PETROLATUM, MAGNESUIM SULFATE, PANTHENOL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE, TOCOPHEROL, CITRIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, MRTHYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN,PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN, ISOBUTYLPARABEN, PARFUM

Size:  150ml

Packaging: an orange tub with an orange lid

Price: I don't remember >.<

Texture: thick and creamy

Smell: it smells like moisturizing cream, it is not bad though.

Swatches:

Pros:
- it contains Pro-Vitamin B5 moisturize, soothe, heal and regenerate the skin. and it really works!
- doesn't cause itchiness, it is actually great at getting rid of it.
- it made my skin tone even, and it reduced the appearance of some of the scares I have.

Cons:
- the texture is very thick that it takes time to spread and absorb onto skin.
- if you have hair forget about using this, I am not "hairy" I just have very fine hair on my body, and it is very hard to spread this cream.
- greasy
- if you have body acne this will makes it worse because it clogs your pores.

Repurchase: No.

Rating: 2/5