Guys, remember this deal that I purchased earlier? I promised to blog about this and so, I shall....
Monday, March 25, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Colour Dalam Kotak : Loreal Excellence Hair Cream
Okeyh, I must tell you that I now have enough of hair colouring. Not because I don't want to, but I find that MAINTENANCE is a costly affair. (Sure2..I know its costly, but I didn't realise that it was THAT costly! Ayoyo.... :(
So my plan was for once and for all, recolour my hair to a dark brown and lepas ni buat hair treatment je... dah tanak dah colour.... FOR A WHILE :D
But last time I had a hair colour was 3 months ago, of which in salon colouring + treatment costed my RM600. Mahall sungguhhhhhh........... I can't afford that on a bi-monthly basis... But my black roots are seriously showing... OMG....
I need a quick fix. So my plan: beli colour yang murah dari kedai, then buat treatment monthly. Cheap affair.
So off to Guardian and bought this:-
Murah tau...RM 34.90. Actually ada je brand lain i.e Garnier, Wella.... tapi I've tested this a few times on so many people and results dia best. So now, my turnnnn... kalau jadi, bestnye.......
What's nice is that it comes with triple protection coating, means that it treats your hair 3 times + the keratin essence helps to strengthen the hair too.
I picked up the shade 'Natural Light Brown' as it's always advised to buy a shade lighter (Cheh perasan mat salleh....)
RESULTS:
Took this pic in daylight to show you guys the colour effect. Nampak ok kan? Not too dark and not too light either. Just what I want.
Oleh itu, if you guys want some quick fix and splash of great hair colour, can opt for this! Murahhhh...
Just a quick note: You kenalah rajin2 juga buat hair treatment since ANY chemical work on the hair is super drying... kesian rambut kene subjected to so many things kan?
Love, Jue
So my plan was for once and for all, recolour my hair to a dark brown and lepas ni buat hair treatment je... dah tanak dah colour.... FOR A WHILE :D
But last time I had a hair colour was 3 months ago, of which in salon colouring + treatment costed my RM600. Mahall sungguhhhhhh........... I can't afford that on a bi-monthly basis... But my black roots are seriously showing... OMG....
I need a quick fix. So my plan: beli colour yang murah dari kedai, then buat treatment monthly. Cheap affair.
So off to Guardian and bought this:-
Murah tau...RM 34.90. Actually ada je brand lain i.e Garnier, Wella.... tapi I've tested this a few times on so many people and results dia best. So now, my turnnnn... kalau jadi, bestnye.......
What's nice is that it comes with triple protection coating, means that it treats your hair 3 times + the keratin essence helps to strengthen the hair too.
I picked up the shade 'Natural Light Brown' as it's always advised to buy a shade lighter (Cheh perasan mat salleh....)
RESULTS:
Took this pic in daylight to show you guys the colour effect. Nampak ok kan? Not too dark and not too light either. Just what I want.
Oleh itu, if you guys want some quick fix and splash of great hair colour, can opt for this! Murahhhh...
Just a quick note: You kenalah rajin2 juga buat hair treatment since ANY chemical work on the hair is super drying... kesian rambut kene subjected to so many things kan?
Love, Jue
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Skin Care updates - L'Occitane Precious Serum and Brightening Moisture Cream
Yahuu.......... I finally had gotten the chance to re-stock my skin care items. Ayoyo... cannot tahan having to pinjam other people's barang2 muka... Malunya...
Anywhos, a quick one. I recently dropped by L'Occitane because I ready a lot of great reviews on their Precious Serum, thus I had to make a stop to see for myself.
P/S: The Brightening Serum didn't work that much on me. Let's hope I get much like with the Precious Serum, claiming to repair and regenerate. Sounds like Estee's ANR ya?
Results, I bought the Precious Serum and the Brightening Moisture Cream (cuz I loveeeee the texture)
1) Serum
Texture - Exactly like ANR. Nice and liquidish.... Love that its not sticky
Brightening Moisture Cream
Texture - Nice Gel- Cream Texture thats not so heavy, yet very moisturising.
Mintak2 laaaa ada nampak perubahan. Just used it for a week je. But feels good. But results??? Ntah lah hehehe
Anywhos, a quick one. I recently dropped by L'Occitane because I ready a lot of great reviews on their Precious Serum, thus I had to make a stop to see for myself.
P/S: The Brightening Serum didn't work that much on me. Let's hope I get much like with the Precious Serum, claiming to repair and regenerate. Sounds like Estee's ANR ya?
Results, I bought the Precious Serum and the Brightening Moisture Cream (cuz I loveeeee the texture)
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| Power Couple |
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| Brightening Moisture Cream |
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| Precious Serum |
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| Texture of The Serum |
1) Serum
Texture - Exactly like ANR. Nice and liquidish.... Love that its not sticky
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| Texture of the Cream |
Brightening Moisture Cream
Texture - Nice Gel- Cream Texture thats not so heavy, yet very moisturising.
Mintak2 laaaa ada nampak perubahan. Just used it for a week je. But feels good. But results??? Ntah lah hehehe
Grace Salon, Bangsar Village 2 - Good, But Is It That Great?
I have heard so much about Grace Salon, Bangsar. Apparently the crown glory of the patronage of 2 sisters, Liza and Grace Leong, I expected this place to be of 5 star quality.
Hang on, hang on... I'm not critisizing ya? This is just my view and thoughts... but I'm not sure of whether the treatment received is meant to be like this or.....
Hmm.... (thinking process running)
I was suppose to meet my parents for dinner that evening at 6. But that very day, (fortunately!) they called to push off kinda late, say after Maghrib. Thus, gave me AMPLE time to browse around and I that monent, since I have say, 2 hours before they arrive (Plus jam), I gave a quick of my mental checklist that I have been wanting to do, but haven't gotten the time:-
1) GET a Facial - Since my abang's wedding is masih lama lagi (end march), I believe this can wait.
2) GET a massage - Have been having shoulder pains for months...and my last massage was....2 months after confinement...like... 9 months ago!
3) GET a hair treatment - Since I already dyed my hair dark brown again, I haven't gotten the time to go for treatment. (Last one was 4 months ago... lamanya...)
4) Stock up new skin care items - I'm out of stock f EVERYTHING.. (For some reason, I've been tooooooooo busy, I forgot to stock up my skin care items. Gosh, what happen???) Bankrupt lah aku macam ni....
So from my checklist above, aku perasan there's like so many things tertunggak...
But looks like given the time and place, I guess doing hair treatment can help me kill an hour and half before my folks arrive.
I remembered that Grace Salon had recently located here, from their usual place in Bangsar Shopping Centre. To give you guys an insight, Grace Salon is a proud flagship (if there is such a word) of the two famous sisters Grace and Liza Leong. From the description I read on the webpage, both sisters had received degrees and pro certs from reputable overseas universities (kagum sungguh dedikasi parentsnya), but had decided to actively venture into the hairdressing business.
Salon is located on the 1st floor of Bangsar Village II. Its so swanky and looks so cozy.
I have read a lot on it in the mags since I was in high school. Its so famous with the lights of celebrities like Amber Chia coming to do all kinds of hairservices.
So since I have like 2 hours to kill, it seems like a great place to "kill" some time.
So I expressed to the hairdresser in charge that I wished to do some treatment to my hair. Some of the questionnaires I received was:
1) When was your last hair wash? - Yesterday night
2) Do you blow your hair everyday? - No
3) What's your regime like? - Shampoo, Condition, Hair Serum, Masking once a week
4) Have you had a chemical job for these past 3 months? - Yes, coloured my hair.
Diagnosis?
- Your hair is super super dehydrated. We will be doing intensive treatment onto your hair where we shall be using 4 Kerastase Boosters (2 For Repairing and 2 For Dry, Frizz Treatment), then we will finish off with washing and blow-drying
Hmm...for starters, I don't think my hair is THAT dry becuz I have been religiously following the supposedly good regime...and my hair hasn't been frizzy for quite a while. But owh well....
This is how the boosters look like (credit to valleybeauty.com). So the one they used for my hair was the Green one - Concentrate Vita-Cement (for damage repair) and the Orange one - Concentrate Oleo Fusion (for dry hair).
Kayh..for the price?
RM395.
What the heck? MAHAL sungguh!
But since you are already in the chair, thinking wishfully that it's a comprehensive treatment, then you give in...
(Cumanya I still feel the price is too high)
The Process?
1) They wash my hair with a concentrated shampoo, and condition.
2) Next, the hairdresser mixed the 4 boosters all together and put it in a spray can and sprayed all over my hair, a lot more on the roots
3) Then, my hair was steamed for 10 minutes.
4) The treatment is washed off.
5) Lastly, my hair was blow-dried.
Finish.
Wait, that's pretty much it?????????? No hair masks, no other things???
Hmmm.....And I paid for RM395.
I didn't know what to feel at that point. Adoi.....
But I guess...I wouldn't think I'd be coming here again... Its just too pricey for a simplistic treatment. Ke atau I expected more?
Really sorry there Grace Salon....
Hang on, hang on... I'm not critisizing ya? This is just my view and thoughts... but I'm not sure of whether the treatment received is meant to be like this or.....
Hmm.... (thinking process running)
I was suppose to meet my parents for dinner that evening at 6. But that very day, (fortunately!) they called to push off kinda late, say after Maghrib. Thus, gave me AMPLE time to browse around and I that monent, since I have say, 2 hours before they arrive (Plus jam), I gave a quick of my mental checklist that I have been wanting to do, but haven't gotten the time:-
1) GET a Facial - Since my abang's wedding is masih lama lagi (end march), I believe this can wait.
2) GET a massage - Have been having shoulder pains for months...and my last massage was....2 months after confinement...like... 9 months ago!
3) GET a hair treatment - Since I already dyed my hair dark brown again, I haven't gotten the time to go for treatment. (Last one was 4 months ago... lamanya...)
4) Stock up new skin care items - I'm out of stock f EVERYTHING.. (For some reason, I've been tooooooooo busy, I forgot to stock up my skin care items. Gosh, what happen???) Bankrupt lah aku macam ni....
So from my checklist above, aku perasan there's like so many things tertunggak...
But looks like given the time and place, I guess doing hair treatment can help me kill an hour and half before my folks arrive.
I remembered that Grace Salon had recently located here, from their usual place in Bangsar Shopping Centre. To give you guys an insight, Grace Salon is a proud flagship (if there is such a word) of the two famous sisters Grace and Liza Leong. From the description I read on the webpage, both sisters had received degrees and pro certs from reputable overseas universities (kagum sungguh dedikasi parentsnya), but had decided to actively venture into the hairdressing business.
Salon is located on the 1st floor of Bangsar Village II. Its so swanky and looks so cozy.
I have read a lot on it in the mags since I was in high school. Its so famous with the lights of celebrities like Amber Chia coming to do all kinds of hairservices.
So since I have like 2 hours to kill, it seems like a great place to "kill" some time.
So I expressed to the hairdresser in charge that I wished to do some treatment to my hair. Some of the questionnaires I received was:
1) When was your last hair wash? - Yesterday night
2) Do you blow your hair everyday? - No
3) What's your regime like? - Shampoo, Condition, Hair Serum, Masking once a week
4) Have you had a chemical job for these past 3 months? - Yes, coloured my hair.
Diagnosis?
- Your hair is super super dehydrated. We will be doing intensive treatment onto your hair where we shall be using 4 Kerastase Boosters (2 For Repairing and 2 For Dry, Frizz Treatment), then we will finish off with washing and blow-drying
Hmm...for starters, I don't think my hair is THAT dry becuz I have been religiously following the supposedly good regime...and my hair hasn't been frizzy for quite a while. But owh well....
This is how the boosters look like (credit to valleybeauty.com). So the one they used for my hair was the Green one - Concentrate Vita-Cement (for damage repair) and the Orange one - Concentrate Oleo Fusion (for dry hair).
Kayh..for the price?
RM395.
What the heck? MAHAL sungguh!
But since you are already in the chair, thinking wishfully that it's a comprehensive treatment, then you give in...
(Cumanya I still feel the price is too high)
The Process?
1) They wash my hair with a concentrated shampoo, and condition.
2) Next, the hairdresser mixed the 4 boosters all together and put it in a spray can and sprayed all over my hair, a lot more on the roots
3) Then, my hair was steamed for 10 minutes.
4) The treatment is washed off.
5) Lastly, my hair was blow-dried.
Finish.
Wait, that's pretty much it?????????? No hair masks, no other things???
Hmmm.....And I paid for RM395.
I didn't know what to feel at that point. Adoi.....
But I guess...I wouldn't think I'd be coming here again... Its just too pricey for a simplistic treatment. Ke atau I expected more?
Really sorry there Grace Salon....
Monday, February 25, 2013
Updates - Burberrry Sheer Luminous Foundation
I know~ I know~ I'm terribly sorry for not updating for quite some time... it has been a hectic month of datelines and adjustment to my new job portfolio. So this morning, I decided not to go down for my usual brekkie...instead stay inside and blog... So many things to write...yet when I actually do sit down to pen down my thoughts, I become speechless... textless... sigh... time to grab some literature books.
I've often joked around my peers that the last time I actually bought a foundation was like... more than a year ago! bleargh!
I guess I have been too busy skin-caring, that makeups is now a secondary thing to me.
Ahahaha...but alas...I couldn't ignore the fact that I had been using the same foundation I bought more than 1 year ago... no wait, even BEFORE I gave birth! gosh...what's wrong with me these days?
Where there is a sin recognised, redemption always comes hand in hand... don't worry Jue... You're pretty much fine... since you don't get those cystic acnes (YET) for quite some time..just shows that the foundation you bought didn't really oxidise that easily...(of perhaps, shall i say, go bad?)
Seems quite a mixed-up story. Last saturday, I was teman-ing hubby on a weekend errand. And for some reason, I couldn't tahan anymore being foundation-less for quite some time.
Went to the Burberry Isetan counter, I expressed a few concerns on my skin issue to the Burberry salesperson.
"Hi there, I wish to re-purchase my Burberry Sheer foundation, but the thing is, I've grown tanned for these past few months, so I believe I need to repurchase a darker shade. The previous one, which is in Trench 05 was too light I believe..."
The girl analysed my skin for a while... and told me: "I think you are wearing the wrong shade. You should be wearing Trench No 06. For some reason, Trench No 05 has a more yellowish tone, and makes you look darker when it oxidises..."
(I seeee........)
Me: So Trench No. 06 macam mana?
Salesperson: Trench No. 06 is slightly lighter than Trench No. 05. But don't worry, since Trench 06 has a pink base, it won't make you look too yellow, and too dark.
I was skeptical (too be honest). Dah la Trench 05 made me look so white..apatah lagi Trench 06 (yang supposedly lagi cerah)... tapi dia kata base warna pink...then bolehlah cuba....
SO RESULTS????
Stay tuned... muahhahahah!
-Jue-
I've often joked around my peers that the last time I actually bought a foundation was like... more than a year ago! bleargh!
I guess I have been too busy skin-caring, that makeups is now a secondary thing to me.
Ahahaha...but alas...I couldn't ignore the fact that I had been using the same foundation I bought more than 1 year ago... no wait, even BEFORE I gave birth! gosh...what's wrong with me these days?
Where there is a sin recognised, redemption always comes hand in hand... don't worry Jue... You're pretty much fine... since you don't get those cystic acnes (YET) for quite some time..just shows that the foundation you bought didn't really oxidise that easily...(of perhaps, shall i say, go bad?)
Seems quite a mixed-up story. Last saturday, I was teman-ing hubby on a weekend errand. And for some reason, I couldn't tahan anymore being foundation-less for quite some time.
Went to the Burberry Isetan counter, I expressed a few concerns on my skin issue to the Burberry salesperson.
"Hi there, I wish to re-purchase my Burberry Sheer foundation, but the thing is, I've grown tanned for these past few months, so I believe I need to repurchase a darker shade. The previous one, which is in Trench 05 was too light I believe..."
The girl analysed my skin for a while... and told me: "I think you are wearing the wrong shade. You should be wearing Trench No 06. For some reason, Trench No 05 has a more yellowish tone, and makes you look darker when it oxidises..."
(I seeee........)
Me: So Trench No. 06 macam mana?
Salesperson: Trench No. 06 is slightly lighter than Trench No. 05. But don't worry, since Trench 06 has a pink base, it won't make you look too yellow, and too dark.
I was skeptical (too be honest). Dah la Trench 05 made me look so white..apatah lagi Trench 06 (yang supposedly lagi cerah)... tapi dia kata base warna pink...then bolehlah cuba....
SO RESULTS????
Stay tuned... muahhahahah!
-Jue-
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Kiehl's Blue Herbal Cleanser
Aku Suka Aku Suka Aku Suka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guys, Ini disclaimer ya. I didn't buy this; my brother is using this for his acneic face...and I have to blog about it since I have tried it and IT'S SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!!!!!
I like I like I like!!!!
This is one of the best cleansers I have ever used. As the name suggests, it is a bright blue, rather runny gel. It has a rather different and strong plastic seal on the mouth of the bottle to prevent spillage. It also contains menthol, camphor and sorbitol giving a cooling sensation on use. This cooling effect goes away within 30 seconds. No dry, stretchy feeling is experienced after use. Facial skin literally feels light, clean and smooth!
Since its so runny, about 3 drops of the cleanser is sufficient. This will definitely last you for months!
Bravo Kiehl's! Another product well-done! :D
-Jue-
UPDATE! : Loreal Eversleek Smoothing System
I'm disappointed yet again. :(
So for the past few weeks I have been using both the shampoo and conditioner, I've never had experiences where my hair condition worsened, especially after using a supposed-to-be shampoo!
Shampoo
The consistency was smooth, but at a point to being slightly greasy. For some reason, upon application, it has a tad difficult to lather it all over my hair ... not because I have thick hair, but it was just kinda difficult locover all parts, unlike the Redken Smooth Lock shampoo where a small amount could cover my whole hair!
After washing out, my hair felt so kesat! Don't know why... hmmmm.....
Conditioner
I felt that this didn't really differ from other conditioners you could buy at the drug store. But the thing that I didn't fancy was that I had to use a lot of it on my hair...and what's worst, after a few times of usage, I noticed that my scalp was itchy!!!
Hang on a bit, like other conditioners that I have used, this was one of those rare cases where I experienced this sorta problem! The other day I went to a saloon in Alamanda to have my hair washed, I had to argue with the Hair Assistant that my scalp was not always in this condition (she had pushed me countlessly to do Hair+Scalp Treatment where I endlessly said NO)
I honestly don't know what happened, I guess the shampoo made my scalp too greasy... Now I have to deal with another problem besides my dry hair...
Itulah nama nak save duit, tetapi backfire....
Adoiiiiiiii..............!
-Jue-
So for the past few weeks I have been using both the shampoo and conditioner, I've never had experiences where my hair condition worsened, especially after using a supposed-to-be shampoo!
Shampoo
The consistency was smooth, but at a point to being slightly greasy. For some reason, upon application, it has a tad difficult to lather it all over my hair ... not because I have thick hair, but it was just kinda difficult locover all parts, unlike the Redken Smooth Lock shampoo where a small amount could cover my whole hair!
After washing out, my hair felt so kesat! Don't know why... hmmmm.....
Conditioner
I felt that this didn't really differ from other conditioners you could buy at the drug store. But the thing that I didn't fancy was that I had to use a lot of it on my hair...and what's worst, after a few times of usage, I noticed that my scalp was itchy!!!
Hang on a bit, like other conditioners that I have used, this was one of those rare cases where I experienced this sorta problem! The other day I went to a saloon in Alamanda to have my hair washed, I had to argue with the Hair Assistant that my scalp was not always in this condition (she had pushed me countlessly to do Hair+Scalp Treatment where I endlessly said NO)
I honestly don't know what happened, I guess the shampoo made my scalp too greasy... Now I have to deal with another problem besides my dry hair...
Itulah nama nak save duit, tetapi backfire....
Adoiiiiiiii..............!
-Jue-
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