Etude House: Silk Scarf Hair Shampoo Review

Tags: Beauty, Etude House, Hair, Hair Care, Shampoo, Korean, Review, Silk Scarf hair Shampoo, Skin Care, 

There was a time early this year that I began realizing that I am purchasing so much make-up that I don't even use (still got tons of untouched make-up stored away in my box). Likewise with skin care! So I started rationalizing my purchases. So I began buying hair care products. Given the limitation that Etude House here in my country, I was only able to get this.

Etude House's Silk Scarf Hair Shampoo!

Tony Moly: Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub Review

One of the most interesting products of Tony Moly that I kept on touching while I was in their store was the Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub. Why? See for yourself.

Isn't it such a curious little thing?

Etude House: Silk Scarf - Hologram Hair Serum Review

Don't you just hate it when your hair is all frizzy and has this off scent when it's already noon? I had that in mind when I got Etude House's Silk Scarf Hologram Hair Serum.

Or was I just putting out reason to buy this? 

Haru's Product Haul: March - June (Etude House, Missha, Nature Republic, The Body Shop, Benefit)

I know, I know. I've been so absent lately. So long hiatus in posting here! It's not that I'm lazy. I'm so swamped with work for since April til June, with my long-awaited promotion is in jeopardy. It's a make-or-break, so I had to allocate time.

But since I'm in somewhat calm waters right now (or burned out to do anything), I've decided to finally post. When I wasn't posting, it doesn't mean I'm not trying out stuff. I did try a lot of stuff (which adds more backlog than I already have). And I hauled. A LOT. Last haul I posted was last January, which makes such a good time to show my hauls since March til June.

Nature Republic: Fresh Farm Apple Foam Cleanser Review

Hi everyone. I know I've been very quiet in my blog lately. So sorry bout that. Been busy with work and Guild Wars 2 so much that I barely had time for writing a review. But I assure you I've been trying a lot of stuff lately. Plus a handful of backlogs of products!

I decided to post this today, because I recently had a mini-heart attack. I know I took photos of this post's product review, but I can't find it! I thought I accidentally deleted it. My recent most catalogue of product swatches are in my work computer, but the newer shots are in my house laptop. I tend to overwrite my house laptop after I update my work computer. But in this case, I seemed to have overwritten it. Luckily, I had a back-up. Phew! This has been a long introduction, so on with the review!

On my first haul in Nature Republic, when the store was only days old in Megamall, I was able to accumulate enough to earn myself their membership card. With this came a wonderful freebie!

Do all good things come in as freebies?

Haru's Product Haul February - March 5, 2013 (Missha, Nature Republic, Etude House and Skinfood)

I know I haven't been posting lately - work, personal life, and health issues. Been sick for the past few days, and such a horrible timing too!

Since I'm sick, I don't normally try new items. Most of my skin care is currently at HG items (except for facial wash, hehe!). Likewise to some make-up.

However, what I was busy to for the past few days was hauling items. Yes, hauling. And almost every week, I would get something off the store.

See what are my recent hauls!

Nature Republic: Blemish Lab Clear Spot Solution Review

Sorry for being absent lately! Work's been crazy. A lot has happened, and I'd do my best to make it up to you by posting 2 unique products. Well, at least for my blog that is. 

Lately, acne had been a terrible problem for me. So terrible that I had to try new items so as I can prevent them from growing. It's been stressful for the last few months and in it will again still be in the coming months.

I got this from my first Nature Republic haul. And I have to be honest with you on the fact that I have no background research when I bought this.

Will it help alleviate my acne woes?

Tony Moly: Shiny Foot Peeling Liquid Review

Because of my slippers weekend habit, and slippers all day in Boracay, my feet became dry and rough. It also gave me cracked heels. I thought of scrubbing it, but scrubbing just make it hurt. So the thought of using peeling liquid crossed my mind. Then again, anything peeling-related scares me. I have skin allergies and was diagnosed with skin asthma when I was a child. Now, it occurs only on specific occasions but not as horrible as when I was younger.

My mom actually was the one who introduced the concept of peeling liquid. And as of this writing, she had tried it twice. She saw it in some show few months back, and inquired to me about it. So I got her the one (from Tony Moly also), with the disclaimer, "I haven't tried it myself so I'm not entirely sure if this brand is effective or what." I guess she was happy with the results that's why she asked me to buy her another set. And that's when I had the courage to buy one for myself.

Will this work? I'm pretty anxious to find out.

***WARNING: This is going to be a long post/review. Brace yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you. Oh, and from the disgusting peeling foot photo.

Sunplay: Super Block SPF 130 PA +++ Review

How are you everyone? I know, I know I haven't been posting much reviews lately. My paying job is requiring more from me. But I've been trying a lot of stuff that will interest you behind the scenes. All good!

Since it's still cold in the northern hemisphere, I bet most of you are thinking of your summer getaway - beaches, sun and tan. Add coconut trees in the background too. But before you hit the beach, ensure that your skin is protected.

And this is what I brought with me when I went to the beach last December. Look at that SPF and PA value!

Haru's Product haul: January 24, 2013 (Tony Moly and Etude House)

If there's another thing my pocket hates aside from color-changing cosmetics, sales, reach this amount and you'll get stuff for free, and limited edition, it's the "last one in stock, and we don't know when we'll restock" item. And that is the whole reason my haul last week inflated to this one. 

Aside from the fact that I'm stressed and all.

Yes, huge and bulging out. Just imagine how I manage to sneak this in. 

The Body Shop: Olive Oil - Dry Oil Mist Review

 If my face is combi (oily/normal or normal/dry), the rest of my skin would be dry to extremely dry. In fact, it's so dry that you can write your name on it. So moisturizing is very important. But as I had told you previously, I am very lazy when it comes to moisturizing most of the time. 

One of the products I used since way back was The Body Shop's Olive Oil - Dry Oil Mist. And this is all thanks to my mom.

So when the store had a sale, I just had to grab this. Hello, 40% off!

Product Review: The Face Shop: Mini Floral Pet: Hand Cream

This was given to me as a gift from my good friend Haru and I absolutely love it! 
If you are not moved into a 'awww that is soo cuteee!' frenzy by the package alone then you have a heart of stone. Because just look at it! It is sooo cute! 

This Mini Floral Pet Hand Cream from The Face Shop is definitely a win-win buy. 
For about P 300.00 not sure of the exact price, you have this adowable (yup! adowable) container that has hand cream that is so soft and so fragrant. You definitely have no excuse to have rough and dry hands if you have this.  

Another great thing about this product is that I actually use it when there are strong scents in my hands and fingers like when I've been chopping onions or garlic. Sometimes when you wash your hands you just can't get the smell of onions or garlic off but with Mini Pet Floral that can easily be fixed and it does so it a subtle and fragrant way. 

Product Review: Etude House: Moistfull: Facial Moisturizer

Just like my Tony Moly Prestige Gel Liner product review, this is also a late review already since I purchased this Moistfull (facial) lotion in September of 2012. So I have been using this product for about 4 months now and I guess that gives me more to say about it. I bought this since I was looking for a good facial moisturizer. I did some research online and I found this product that seemed to do the trick when it comes to keeping your face moisturized. 

Tony Moly: Perfect Micro Scrub Foam Review

Hi everyone! Sorry for being out for so long. Work has been its unusual hectic self so I barely had the time to post something. It's been all about OTYs and my boss being all weird, so we had no choice but to stand up for ourselves. It was so busy that sleep had been subsidized. But hey, it's again the calm before the storm, so better make the most of out it.

This review is a long delayed one. It should have followed right after the Floria Flower Energy Foam Cleanser Review, but hey, my current job puts pays my bills so it triumphed over my hobby. 

I was on a scout for a good facial scrub that will match my skin. And before, Latte Art Cappuccino Cream-In Scrub was too darn expensive for a trial in Tony Moly's skin care line. So the SA gave me this since it was the next scrub available. And it was positioned beside the Floria Foam Cleanser. Why not take it? Afterall, this is just an experiment... On my face. 

Please be nice to me!

Haru's Product Haul: January 4, 2013 (Tony Moly)

Last Friday, I was given an opportunity to go to the mall and pick up some items. My mom asked me to buy her something from Tony Moly, so I went there.

And of course I cannot just go there without anything for me. 

Did you notice the new design of Tony Moly's paperbag? Cute, isn't it?

Tony Moly: Floria Flower Energy Foam Cleanser Review

Before the week ends, I shall make a review. It's been quite busy again since I started to go to work (when I should have been on leave). I will be moving my offsets to another date. Hehehe. And I've got plenty of them. My boss is being very biased with me and my plotting of my leaves. She tends to favor my other colleagues more over me. She's very irrational and forgetful when it comes to my leave schedule. So unfair of her. And I don't even know what I did to her to be treated this way. So good luck with me plotting my leaves.

Enough with my work-related woes, on to the review!

I did mention last October that I bought Floria Flower Energy Foam Cleanser because I was in search of a good cleanser. So I've been using this since November, along with Perfect Mirco Scrub Foam. And I bet it's about time I share with you my thoughts about this. 

The Face Shop: Clean Face Oil Free Sun Cream Review

So you thought I'd end the week without a post. You're wrong.

One thing about holidays is that my projects seem to kill me when holidays are about to come, so I'd be too busy doing work. Too busy not to buy or do something holiday-related. Yes, I am part of the group who did a mad Christmas rush in bazaars and malls just because I haven't got anyone anything 2 weeks before Christmas.

Enough with the holiday talk, let's get to the review!

One of the things I brought with me on my 4-day birthday vacation was 3 items that protect me from the sun. One of them was The Face Shop's Clean Face Oil Free Sun Cream.

Does this look familiar to you? This seems closely resembles their discontinued Quick & Clean Oil Free Sun Cream. They even carry the same SPF and PA category.

Will this be a good replacement to its elder sister?

Haru's Product Haul: December 6, 2012 (Nature Republic)

Just came back from my beach vacation weekend. While most of the Northern Hemisphere are freezing their butts off, I went to the beach! Hahaha!

Lovely, lovely late afternoon sun on a white sand beach. :D It's my first time to go to Boracay! I know, I know. I've been to a few countries but I haven't gone around in my own. XD

So I did mention in my last post that Nature Republic is open. And yes, the night before my vacation, I did haul a few items from them.

Read more to see what's in my bag!

Daiso/Saizen: Charcoal Face Mask Review

Prepare to be grossed out with today's post! *evil laugh*

I normally have crazes over certain products in any given period of time. I think I mentioned that I used to have a tint craze, milky tint craze, lippies that change color craze, facial wash craze, eye cream craze, make-up remover craze and concealer craze. But did I mention that I also underwent a blackhead remover craze?

Oh yes. I did. And one of my purchases was Saizen's (Daiso's) Charcoal Face Mask.

Product Haul: November 26, 2012

Hello everyone! I was so happy that I was able to home early last Monday (compared to my previous days) that I went straight to the mall and bought some stuff.

See my modest haul?