Essentially Different

Hello!

It's me! The other SETTer =)
Today i shall share on this hair product that I have just started using..

Essential Damage-Care Rich Premier

Say BYE-BYE to bad hair days, split ends and frizziness! For smooth & manageable hair..

I have been using Dove hair products for ages and decided to try other brands as my hair condition was getting quite bad and didn't seem to improve.

A friend recommended Essentials and I had been trying their hair mask for a while.
You can feel the results instantly after washing off the shampoo.. hair feels smoother already.. with other products, usually I have to apply conditioner and my hair would still be tangled up.

So far, I REALLY LOVE THE RESULTS! =)
The Essentials website claims that it cares even for the last 15cm (usually most damaged and prone to split ends).. i also love the 'after-taste' fruity fragrance - super long lasting!

Works for me :) Better yet, I bought the whole basic set: Shampoo, Conditioner and the Treatment from Watsons @ $19. (Buy the shampoo and conditioner, get the treatment free). U.P. is $25.50
SHIOK - got good deal!

Of course, besides these basic shampoo, conditioner and occasional treatment, if you treasure your crowning glory, do use other hair products (after-bath) as well.

One of the after-bath products I would recommend is The Face Shop's Damage Coating Essence

Don't think that Face Shop only has good products for the face, its hair products are good too. Anyone going Korea? I give you shopping list can??? =p
This is simply wonderful. Love the feeling of softness it adds to my hair.
Optimum usage on damp hair before blow-dry.




Another product that I am trying is Liese Hair Cocktail Moisturizing Hair Serum

My other fellow SETTer is using this and recommended this.. It is filled with peach leaf extract and prune essence and is easy to spread, evenly coating the hair strands..Less oily then the essence above, light to the touch, mmm and the fragrnace is an added bonus :)



Enough about products.. Some hair tips below:

1. Do you know the dire effects of blow drying your hair? Of course in Singapore's humidity, having damp/wet hair dangling on your neck is quite a disgusting feeling.
Try towelling and air-drying your hair first till its 2/3 damp, add some after-bath hair products before blow drying. Wave the blow-dryer back and forth to prevent scorching your hair.
This will help reduce split ends and frizziness for your hair.

2. This was highlighted to me by another fellow SETTer.. She researches on chemicals and those science stuff (good kaki to have when shopping for beauty products hehz).
Do you know that most "off-the-shelf" shampoos contain Sodium Laureth Sulfate? It is a inexpensive and effective foaming agent (detergent) commonly found in soaps and shampoos to produce the lather that makes you feel "clean", yet is damaging to hair.
Sad to say, we still have to rely on this till someone develops an inexpensive shampoo that contains an ingredient to cause us to feel "clean" and yet nourishing for the hair.

Hope you have enjoyed this lengthy post. Till then when i see you again.. Ta-ta!

**This post is purely formed from my personal opinions.
I do not stand to commercially benefit in any manner.

Flawless Skin Begins with Diligence

There's a chinese saying - 世上没有丑女人，只有懒女人。Basically what this means is - ' There's no ugly women on earth except lazy women'. 

Personally I couldn't agree more with the above. After a long day at work or school, by the time we reach home, we just want to hit the bed ASAP! Still need to remove make-up, wash face and apply toner and all the creams & masks? Sadly, the answer is YES! Perhaps, diligence is the only way to flawless skin. I remember watching some girly show on Channel 8, our dear famous celebrity, Fann Wong shared that she'll make she apply mask EVERY NIGHT, no matter how tired she is.

Oh well, lazy ladies out there, don't worry! We still have hope!! We just need a little more effort to keep that habit up. 

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Just want to introduce some products which I've tried over the past few months to 1 or 2 yrs. Good things must share!

Cleansing Express - This brand comes in 2 types - Moist for dry to combination skin and Sebum for problem skin. Well, to be frank, I haven't exactly start using yet. I'm a thrifty person (or at least I try to be), trying to finish up my current make-up remover before I start using the above. But the other SETTer has already start using and is giving thumbs-up to this. I remember the day that both of us were at Watsons in JB City Square, trying out the tester on our dirty hands. We were totally impressed how clean our hands were after applying. Oh, and this is supposed to be a make-up remover cum cleanser. Though I don't recommend that you go straight to bed after applying this (i'm a firm believer of make-up remover, cleanser and toner!), I believed this is designed for the not so diligent ladies. So yeah, worth the try. Made in Japan and it's not costly at all. It cost about $16+. Can get it at Watsons or SaSa stores.

Su Hyang Balacing Fluid - I think this toner from The Face Shop got me started my routine diligently every day and night. It has got a nice simple scent. After applying, your face will have a light cooling sensation. If I didn't remember wrongly, it should cost less than $30. Suitable for all skin types.

Aloe Calming Toner - This is probably the only Body Shop facial products I ever bought. Used this when my face was going through some challenging times, lotsa breakouts at the same area. This helped to calm the skin quite a bit. I used the cleanser, day and night cream too. Quite a good combination and it's gentle on sensitive skin. Cost about $20+.

Power Essential Skin Refiner Light -  I'm currently obsessed with Laneige products. My skin is quite receptive to the products so far (skin type - combination and slightly sensitive skin). I love the cooling sensation it gives after application. It helps to remove whatever 'left-over' dirt on your skin after cleansing, gives you the clean-feel like Cleansing Express. It's a little pricey, about slightly less than $40. But personally, I'm quite satisfied with the price I've paid. Until my face start to violently object, I guess I'll try more of Laneige products.

Alright. That's all for tonight. More to come!

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