Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse

Name: Nuxe 눅스 Huile Prodigieuse® 윌 프로디쥬스
Price: € 25.90 for 100 ml
Made in: France

Although I have been using beauty oils for a couple of years now, I am still relatively new to it. I have not dabbled in many brands (I tend to buy huge bottles that will last me forever) so I literally quivered in anticipation when I finally got around to uncap Huile Prodigieuse.

30% of the ingredients in this Nuxe bestseller is made up from a cocktail of six plant oils (Borage, St John's Wort, Sweet Almond, Camellia, Hazelnut, Macadamia) and Vitamin E.

Like Caudalie's Huile Divine, Huile Prodigieuse is a multi-purpose blend of goodness for your face, body and hair. It nourishes the skin, leaves hair soft and shiny and has the additional beneficial effect of improving the overall appearance of stretch marks.

The only one downside to this oil is the scent. My nose cannot take the aroma well; there is something about it that my nose hates. Huile Divine smells rather glorious in comparison and I am not terribly keen on that scent in the first place. Some have suggested to utilise the oil as a perfume. It does not last as long as an EdP would, so constant reapplication throughout the day is needed for the smell to linger.

With similar properties and equivalent results, you should end up with whichever dry oil that beguiles you with its scent.

P.S.: Happy holidays! May your days be merry and bright as we welcome 2017.

The full ingredient list for Huile Prodigieuse:
Isopropyl Isostearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Corylus Avellana Nut Oil/Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Parfum (Fragrance), Tocopherol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool.

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Mise En Scene Perfect Repair Serum Original

Name: Mise En Scène 미쟝센 Perfect Repair Serum Original 퍼펙트 리페어 세럼 오리지널
Price: ₩ 13,000 for 70 ml (×2)
Made in: Korea

Perfect Repair Serum doesn't weigh down the hair and more importantly, doesn't coat the hair with a layer of grease when too much is used. And it is so easy to go overboard with this serum because it disappears so quickly. My hair has never soaked up anything faster!

I work it on damp hair, then blast it dry using the highest heat setting. My hair dryer is one of those thingamajigs that comes with snazzy functions including emitting ions and whatnot, so I don't feel as guilty when I abuse my hair (daily basis at that). Hair feels healthier, shinier and livelier for lack of a better word, haha.

The scent could make or break a product, and I think that the floral-smelling fragrance makes application a joy. It lifts my mood and leaves the ends of my hair happy. Definitely a hair serum to keep a look for!!

The full ingredient list for Perfect Repair Serum Original:
사이클로펜타실록산, 디메치콘올, 디메치콘, C12-15알킬벤조에이트,아르간트리커넬오일, 동백오일, 코코넛오일, 행인오일, 비르씨오일, 호호바씨오일, 올리브오일, 글라이코리피드, 코코-카프릴레이트/카프레이트, 토마토지질, 향료.

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Caudalie Divine Oil

Name: Caudalie 꼬달리 Divine Oil 디바인 오일
Price: € 23.70 for 100 ml
Made in: France

Huile Divine (French for Divine Oil) is based on four vegetable oils, Grape Seed Oil, Hibiscus Seed Oil, Sesame Seed Oil and Argan Oil, which make up 60% of the composition. Caudalie's patented blend of anti-ageing extracts, Resveratrol, Viniferine and Polyphenol, attribute to the remaining 40%. As with all products Caudalie, Divine Oil is free from parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, mineral oil and sodium laureth sulphate.

This is how the oil is described:
Moisturises, nourishes and enhances the face, body and hair, thanks to its unique formula made with exceptional blend of oils combined with our patented anti-oxidant Polyphenols. It envelops the skin with a subtle, floral and sun-kissed fragrance with woody notes.

Divine Oil is a multi purpose oil - you can use it on your face, body and hair. For the purposes of research, I bought the biggest size, 100 ml. The lengths I go for beauty blogging hahaha *clears throat*

The presentation is really something. The bottle is impeccably made and aesthetically pleasing - an amber glass with a cluster of grapes grooves at the back, topped with a wooden lid. I know I extolled the virtues of spray dispensers in an older review, but after a revaluation, I decided that drizzers are the way to go. They are much more convenient and less prone to making a mess (splotches of oil everywhere).

The oil works brilliantly. It melts into the skin without leaving greasy traces, so you need not recoil at the mere thought of looking shiny. Divine Oil promises to moisturise, nourish and enhance, and surprisingly (or not) it actually delivers! I reserve it for my hair and body because I have a multitude of different oils serving my face.

If green moss on tree barks can smell sophisticated, then Divine Oil has captured the very essence of this unique spin to a T. The scent is a let down. I expected more from it after reading so many glowing reviews. But hey, I get it because scents are very personal!

At RM 130 for a 100 ml bottle at KENS Apothecary and Sephora Malaysia, this is one of the best budget beauty products out there.

The full ingredient list for Divine Oil:
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil*, Isoamyl Cocoate*, Coco-Caprylate*, Parfum (Fragrance), Ethylhexyl Palmitate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Seed Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Tocopherol*, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract*, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Citric Acid*, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol.
*plant origin

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Hanaka Secret Warm Hair Serum

Name: Hanaka 花戀肌 Secret Warm Hair Serum 艷后密製熱油護髮精華
Price: NT$ 299 for 50 ml
UrCosme rating: 5.4 ★
Made in: Taiwan

Hanaka's Secret Warm Hair Serum is the only item that made it on the blog from the luggage full of products that I heaved back from Taiwan. What is the point in buying so many things when you can't even show them off introduce them? Haha!

I have been battling with dried ends all this while so that I could show you guys a somewhat full bottle *coughs* Fineee, I am kidding! I have other hair products in rotation, although none are half as good.

Secret Warm Hair Serum comes in an oil form. I apply it every day to nourish the ends. I have used it wet and dry and I like it either way. If I want my mane to feel more like hair and less like hay, then this is a must!!

Besides the inexpensive NT$ 299 price tag, I also like this serum for its smell. SO ridiculously good. I don't know if it is because of the Argan Oil content because I don't know how it smells like. If you see someone suspicious snuffling by Josie Maran's stand in Sephora in the near future, it is most likely me.

I gave Josie Maran's incredibly popular 100% Pure Argan Oil a good sniff and Secret Warm Hair Serum smells nothing like it. I am guessing that the other ingredients play a larger part in determining the outcome... either that or fragrance is added in.

I purchased this serum from the 86小舖 store located at 師大夜市, where one is guaranteed to run across unfriendly BAs. They are either too busy stocking up on goods or admiring themselves in the mirror.

Address:
台北市師大路39巷8號1F

Telephone:
02-2367 2253

Hours:
周一至周四 3 PM - 11 PM
周五至周日 2 PM - 11 PM

Website:
https://www.86shop.com.tw/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/86Shop

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Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner

Pantene's latest 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner is a game changer to the conditioner landscape and claims to maintain moisture balance and more importantly, neutralise the negative charges on hair surfaces, thanks to a combination of Pantene Pro-V Complex, cationic polymer BTMAC and the highest ever levels of TAS.

Name: Pantene 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner
Price: RM 14.90 for 180 ml
Made in: Thailand

The 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner is said to

☐ Improve hair health
☐ Help repair damage
☑ Leave hair smooth
☐ Strengthen hair
☐ Prevent split ends
☑ Provide immediate results

As this is only my first (going on second) week in, I can't vouch for all of those fronts. But I have high hopes for it and I am really excited to see how it would perform over a longer period of time!

None of conditioners from the chemist and also salons that fill the cubby in my bathroom can quite compare to this conditioner. Dare I say that it is seriously the best conditioner that I have ever used? I can't even imagine how happy my hair would be if Pantene comes out with the treatment version!

I found it to be a perfect fit for my fairly frizzy, unruly, has a life of its own when left to its own devices, and normal bordering oily hair. Because of that, I have serious doubts of it being moisturising enough for dry, damaged or coarse hair. Let me know how you fare if you decide to try it out?

Most conditioners tend to be too harsh or too silicone laden, but the experts at Pantene have created a product that is practically weightless and gives softer and silkier hair in just 3 minutes. I am glad that I put it to the test the moment the mailman left my doorstep!

Another plus going for this conditioner is that you can even pick up it up with your groceries! As with all Pantene products, it is priced very affordably at RM 14.90.

The full ingredient list for 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner:
Water, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alchohol, Fragrance, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Histidine, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Silk Extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methyisothiazolinone, CI 19140, CI 17200, CI 42090.

Disclosure: Press sample.

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The Saem Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99%

I am seeing bamboo gels springing up like mushrooms after the rain. Most of the road shop brands have come out with their own versions and the one that I am reviewing today is by The Saem - a brand near and dear to my heart because of the oh so delectable endorsement models, SHINee *wipes drool*

Name: The Saem 더샘 Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 프레쉬 뱀부 수딩 젤 99%
Price: ₩ 6,000 for 260 ml
Made in: Korea

Bamboo has been used for centuries since the Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) and played an important role in spreading and developing traditional Chinese culture. Since then, its uses have evolved from being writing mediums to construction material and even as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

(Source: Jeffrey Friedl)

Bamboo extract is a rich source of silica, an essential nutrient to keep the skin, nail and hair healthy. It has natural antioxidant properties to neutralise free radicals and environmental toxins that we encounter on a daily basis. This amazing plant also acts as an anti-irritant to soothe and rejuvenate the skin.

99% of this product is made up of bamboo extract from the bamboo grove at Gangneung, a South Korean city. The other 1% consists of greenery such as American Wintergreen, Gotu Kola, Avocado, Ylang-ylang, Kakadu Plum, Mango, Sea-buckthorn, Camu Camu, Rosehip and Acerola alongside some solvents and emulsifiers.

In my humble opinion, it one ups the famed aloe vera gels due to the convenient nature of squeeze tubes. Squeezing the life out of the plastic tube (albeit one shaped like a bamboo shoot) is way more hygienic than dipping my germ-filled fingers into a pot over and over again.

The gel sinks in almost instantaneously leaving the skin feeling cool and fresh. It is not moisturising enough for my face, so I will apply something heavier on top. On the other hand, my body finds it fine on its own! Now you have heard it all, the same person offering contrasting opinions, haha! I use this bamboo gel in a multitude of ways including

① Soothing inflamed skin
② Lightening stretch marks
③ Aftershave treatment
④ Adding luster to hair
⑤ Treating blisters

It smells very fresh, which is pretty much like the aloe version (also from The Saem!) except that it has grassier undertones. If you are looking for a natural product that you can utilise from head to toe - this would be it!

The full ingredient list for Fresh Bamboo Soothing Gel 99%:
Phyllostachys Nigra Extract (99%), Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Chlorphenesin, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Fragrance.

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Aveda Thickening Tonic

I have been struggling with really straggly, thin ends because my hairdresser gets too snip happy. I have already trimmed some (maybe a quarter?) of it off but my hair still don't have that full-bodied swish. And while I wait for it to grow (I just couldn't bear to cut it all off), I am making do with the Aveda Thickening Tonic!

Name: Aveda Thickening Tonic
Price: RM 133 for 100 ml
Made in: USA

Proven to thicken hair with just one use, this 97% naturally-derived tonic bonds to the hair, adding a layer that thickens each individual hair strand making hair thicker and fuller from roots to ends. It has Amla to thicken each individual hair strand, Wheat Protein to protect against thermal damage from heat styling, corn-derived polymer to give hold and Acacia Gum to provide lightweight bulk to the hair.

Thick trick:
① Shake well.
② On towel-dried hair, spray Thickening Tonic thoroughly from roots to ends in sections.
③ Blow-dry hair with a round brush, using a nozzle to direct the air down each section.
④ Brush dry hair into the desired style.
⑤ Finish with hair spray.

I skipped ④ and ⑤ but feel free to go all the way!

The mist bulks up hair fibers by depositing a hint of grit. I can feel it when I run my fingers through my hair but there is nothing to worry about because it isn't noticeable. If you use dry shampoos, you will know what I am talking about! The added texture comes in useful to hold an updo as we all well know that it is simply impossible for fresh, silky hair to gather in some semblance of style.

These days, not only do I sport thickened locks, I also waft around sweet smelling strands thanks to the combination of certified organic Vanilla, Bergamot and Clary Sage. It is very herbaceous and at the same time, peppery. This fusion relaxes and uplifts - dare I say it is the type of aroma that encourages me to better myself and save the world environment while I am at it? Heh!

My hair could do with a hit of volume at the crown, so I think it will work well with the Volumizing Tonic™. The phrase 'thin is in' may apply everywhere else but definitely not the hair! They are both sold at all Aveda Experience Center retail stores and Aveda Salons nationwide for RM 133 and RM 122 respectively.

The full ingredient list for Thickening Tonic:
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Brazil Nut Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Hydroxypropyl Starch, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCL, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dmethiconol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethicone, Acacia Senegal Gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Farnesol, Eugenol, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol.

Disclosure: Press sample.

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Daeng Gi Meo Ri Look At Hair Loss True Shampoo

The extremely sudsy True Shampoo harnesses a blend of plant extracts and oils (Ginseng, Cynanchum Wilfordii, Pomegranate, Aloe and Avocado) to supply nutrition to the scalp. Hair loss will be a thing of the past with the silicone free and Korean FDA approved formula!

Name: Daeng Gi Meo Ri 댕기머리 Look At Hair Loss True Shampoo 룩 앳 헤어 로스트루 샴푸액
Price: ₩ 15,900 for 500 ml
Made in: Korea

Unlike the other Daeng Gi Meo Ri shampoos that I have tried in the past (reviews here and here), this one doesn't smell like a TCM store. The floral scent is more commercially appealing, and I can see it being a hit with people who can't take really strong herbaceous scents.

I would have been a better judge of its efficacy should it arrive a month ago. I halved the length of my locks recently (not really but it feels like it), so I have not been losing as much hair in the shower, notwithstanding the use of the True Shampoo. It would have been nice to test the True Treatment and perhaps even mix and match with the rest of the range, the Angel and also the Maxi Treatments, for an all encompassing experience.

The large 500 ml bottle along with the attractive ₩ 15,900 price tag are reason enough to give every other road shop shampoo a run for their monies! For those with longer strands in possession of this shampoo, what are your thoughts on it?

Disclosure: BNTGirls sample. Head on over to BNTNews for more exciting news, may it be K-Beauty, K-Fashion or K-Pop!

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Daeng Gi Meo Ri Luxury Special Hair Care Shampoo

Would you like to have beautiful hair, just like Han Chae-ah's? Well, Daeng Gi Meo Ri is here to help you realise your dreams!

Name: Daeng Gi Meo Ri 댕기머리 Luxury Special 명품 스페셜 Hair Care Shampoo 모발 관리 샴푸
Price: ₩ 27,900 for 500 ml + 145 ml
Made in: Korea

The Luxury Special Hair Care Shampoo uses a blend of extracts (Lily, Caulerpa Racemosa, Chlorella, fermented Pseudoalteromonas, Wilfordii Root, False Daisy, Hazelnut, Camellia), i.e. oriental magic, to strengthen, reinforce and revitalise damaged locks from the inside out.

It has a strong herbaceous scent; heavily laden with ginseng, cordyceps and their ilk. It can overwhelm the senses, which can be a boon and a bane (one man's meat is another man's poison). It is the type of product that you need to give a good sniff first before you buy it.

This shampoo is essential to keep my strands healthy. The amount of hair trapped in my bathroom's stopper has halved ever since I started using this shampoo and I can take longer in between clearing out sessions - I am my bathroom's only occupant so I get full control over its level of cleanliness *shifty eyes*

I read accounts saying that it is supposed to be used alone (no conditioner needed), but my mane needs more TLC than that! It leaves my tresses a little on the dry side so I have been pairing it with conditioners from Mandom's Moist Diane and also Kao's Essential (because they are all I have in my bathroom, haha!) to maintain my hair's softness and shine. Any conditioner will do the trick though!

This sulphate-free yet super sudsy shampoo comes in a pack of two: a large 500 ml bottle and a travel size 145 ml bottle. They are both a delight to have in any bathroom (the intricate details are swoon worthy!) and I can't fawn over them enough!

The full ingredient list for Luxury Special Hair Care Shampoo:

Disclosure: BNTGirls sample. Head on over to BNTNews for more exciting news, may it be K-Beauty, K-Fashion or K-Pop!

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Daeng Gi Meo Ri Hair Cleansing Treatment

Of all of the products in my July BNTNews beauty box, I was most excited over this shampoo treatment. And with good reason!

Name: Daeng Gi Meo Ri 댕기머리 Hair Cleansing Treatment 자담화 더 퍼스트
Price: ₩ 35,000 for 250 ml
Made in: Korea

The oriental medicine inspired formula is infused with White Ginseng to provide strength, Silk Extract for firmness and a herb complex to moisturise the hair. I am but naming a few of them, there's a whole host of beneficial ingredients to follow!

You know the scent that greets you when you walk into the cosmetics section of a department store or even their high end boutique counterparts? Well, this treatment smells exactly like that! The brand says that this is the fragrance of wild flowers but to me it just exudes 'atas'-ness (sorry, mangling both Malay and English here).

It comes out from the tube an uninteresting reddish brown blob. It looks and feels rather like a conditioner due to its paste-like texture, and how well it retains its shape but once water is added in, it lathers up like a regular shampoo.

It cleanses beautifully without stripping away natural oils, leaving my locks soft, silky and manageable. I am usually plagued by the need to scratch my scalp (despite being flake free!) and with this shampoo, the urge decreased. I have also started flinging my hair about (like a deranged person) because then I get a whiff of the awesome fragrance, haha!

I use a generous amount each time. I really shouldn't and the reason is twofold. Firstly the ₩ 35,000 price tag. Got to make the amount given stretch! Secondly, it lathers really well. So well that nigglings of doubt began surfacing... is the one ingredient that I refuse to tolerate nestled among the jumble of Korean characters on the box?

Indeed it is! 소듐라우레스설페이트, or Sodium Laureth Sulphate as we know it, is second out of forty two. I almost teared up after I was done translating. Daeng Gi Meo Ri, why do you do this to me?! Perhaps I should check out their website for sulphate free options now that my plan of buying backups have fallen by the wayside?

If you don't mind sulphates, go grab this cleansing treatment off the shelves! Your mane will love you for it. Me? I am just going to sit in this corner and mope...

The full ingredient list for Hair Cleansing Treatment:

Disclosure: BNTGirls sample. Head on over to BNTNews for more exciting news, may it be K-Beauty, K-Fashion or K-Pop!

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Moist Diane Extra Damage Repair Oil Treatment

I thought that Japanese pharmacy chains are the bomb, but it seems that ours are not too bad for we now have Moist Diane in our midst!

(Source: moist-diane.jp/)

Name: Moist Diane モイスト ダイアン Extra Damage Repair エクストラダメージリペア Oil Treatment オイルトリートメント
Price: RM 29.90 for 500 ml
@cosme rating: 4.8 ★
Made in: Japan

Moist Diane has three ranges in total: Volume & Scalp, Moist & Shine and Extra Damage Repair. I didn't have much to choose from for they were almost all out of the conditioners (or as they call it, oil treatments). Lucky for me, I had no hardship bringing Extra Damage Repair home because its scent (wild berries) is my favourite; even though they all smell absolutely amazing!

This oil treatment promises softer and silkier hair by repairing, improving and strengthening hair from the core with Moroccan Cactus Seed Oil, Baobab Oil, Apple Stem Cell Extract, Alp Rose Stem Cell Extract, and three different types of Hyaluronic Acid.

The sulphate free shampoo that I am using leaves my hair brittle and tangly, and this other conditioner that I have in rotation does not help one bit. I am really pleased to report that the Extra Damage Repair Oil Treatment ticks all of its claims... hello lustrous locks! Momma sure missed you!

Have you seen this brand at Watsons? What do you think?

The full ingredient list for Extra Damage Repair Oil Treatment:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimeticone, Steartrimonium Bromide, PEG-90M, Prunus Domestica Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Arginine, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Aspartic Acid, Keratin, PCA, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Glycine, Alanine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Hyaluronate, Serine, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Collagen, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Isomalt, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cetearamidoethyl Diethonium Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lupinus Albus Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl/Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Bis-(Polyceryl-3 Oxyphenylpropyl) Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Sodium Lactate, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Tri-hydrogenated Rosinate, Lecithin, Isopropyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Etidronic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Caramel.

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Reveur Moist & Gloss Shampoo

Lavish praises have been heaped upon Rêveur shampoos on the blogosphere over the past few months and I am overjoyed to report that this hype is warranted!

(Source: reveur-hair.com/)

Name: Rêveur レヴール Moist & Gloss Shampoo モイスト & グロス シャンプー
Price: ¥ 900 for 500 ml
@cosme rating: 3.6 ★
Release date: 15.10.2010

Moist & Gloss Shampoo is free from all sort of nasties including sulphates and silicones. Folks used to mainstream shampoos assume an inevitable trade-off between rich lather and a healthier scalp but this is not the case with this shampoo. It foams very well.

Not only does it smell divine (imagine the aroma unleashed by a thousand passion fruits), this shampoo also puts an end to my itchy scalp problems (too much information?).

It does not combat frizziness nor enhance shine, in fact it sort of adds a little more oil to my scalp... hahaha. I wash my mane daily so it does not bother me. This minor inconvenience does not deter it from being one of the best shampoos that I have tried this year.

Rêveur has four ranges in total: Moist & Gloss, Rich & Repair, For Color and Scalp. Have you tried any? What do you think?

The full ingredient list for Moist & Gloss Shampoo:
Water, Lauramide DEA, TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Fragrance, Astrocaryum Murumuru Butter, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Kou-Cha Ekisu (Jtn), Malpighia Emarginata (Acerola) Fruit Extract, Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Juice, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Anona Cherimolia Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Mango Juice Extract, Hydrolyzed Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben.

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Tebe Review: Hair Nourishing Shampoo, Hair Hydrating Conditioner

Simunovich Olive Estate is grower of olives and produces extra virgin olive oil as well as personal care products for the face, body and hair. Their products come in two different variations: Olive and Tebe. Both the Olive and Tebe ranges are formulated with extra virgin olive oil, however, the Tebe range is also fortified with pure olive leaf extract.

Olive and Tebe each has a full range of skin care, body care and hair care products that are free from parabens, mineral oil, artificial colourings, and more importantly, the surfactant sodium laureth sulphate. SLES's presence may introduce low levels of 1,4-dioxane (a carcinogen) and it irritates the eyes and skin.

I have here the Tebe Hair Nourishing Shampoo and Hair Hydrating Conditioner and they have been put to the test over the past four weeks.

A little bit goes a long away for this shampoo and conditioner. I was stupefied when the beauty consultant told me the amount needed for each wash. With other shampoos, my hair would not feel clean if I used a teensy squirt and it would feel dry and tangly if I make do with a dollop of conditioner.

The next eye opener for me was when the beauty consultant casually mentioned that I will have no need for a hair serum and a hair treatment mask. I was already despairing at the state that my hair will be in when I heard that. Accordingly, Tebe only has two products in their hair care range - the aforementioned shampoo and conditioner.

So? What do I think?

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I am mortified to admit that I am a convert haha! I have never spent a large amount of money on hair care products so there goes my money down the drain...

ღ Tebe Hair Nourishing Shampoo

The shampoo has good foaming properties and it smells wonderful to boot. It has worked wonders: my hair feels soft, manageable and tangle free. It has also stopped my scalp from itching! I have stopped needing a straightener, my hair blow dries so beautifully after a wash.

The full ingredient list for Tebe Hair Nourishing Shampoo:
Aqua (Water), Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sucrose Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, D-Panthenol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Glyceryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Xanthan Gum, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Beta Carotene, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

ღ Tebe Hair Hydrating Conditioner

I didn't fare so well with the conditioner. My hair needed way more than the recommended amount in order to feel soft and smooth. I prefer my own conditioner or if I do use Tebe's, I would squeeze a generous portion.

The full ingredient list for Tebe Hair Hydrating Conditioner:
Aqua (Water), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-57, D-Panthenol, Inulin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Glycerin, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Glyceryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin.

These products are gentle enough for daily usage and have a pleasant flowery herbal scent. It smells like it would be really good for you and really familiar too but I can't place where and when I have sniffed something like this, so please bear with my vague description.

I have gone through one-third of my bottle and and about half of my tube and am relieved to note that they will last another two months before needing replacement.

Tebe Hair Nourishing Shampoo (RM 106 for 250 ml) and Hair Hydrating Conditioner (RM 106 for 150 ml) are available to buy in-stores at

Metrojaya
✤ Bukit Bintang Plaza
✤ Mid Valley Megamall
✤ The Curve

Parkson
✤ Subang Parade
✤ Sunway Pyramid

theSkintopic
✤ Pavilion
✤ Subang Parade

Disclosure: Press samples.

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