HG's Haulin'

     I've been very busy last two weeks because my father underwent cataract operation and I'm the one responsible getting his laboratory results and cardio-pulmonary clearance. I'm also sleep deprived so my skin is acting up lately and I ran out some of my skin and hair care essentials that's why I need to replenish my stocks. So here's what I got from recent trips to Trinoma where I usually take MRT and purchased my haul.

My 4th tub of Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub w/ Licorice and Mulberry Extract

My 4th bottle of All Organics Lemongrass Facial Toner

My 2nd bottle of Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner

     That's it for now, I'll post my review on Color Me Happy soon. Been thinking of coloring my hair again because the roots are starting to show now. I'm torn between Kao Prettia in Chiffon Beige or Kao Prettia Platinum Beige. I want my hair really light this time bordering from light brown to blonde. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing!

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Product Review: Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

     Hi dearies! How's your day?Mine's a bit stressful because my son is sick. It sucks big time when you see and feel that your loved one is in pain. My son's fever is on and off that's why I need to watch him even when he sleeps. I hope he'll get well soon. 

     Anyhoo, I will review today another product from Asian Secrets, its the Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil variant. If you're a follower of my blog, I'm sure you know that I love organic soaps. Organic soaps form All Organics are staples in my skin care regimen. I've been using organic soaps more than a year now that's why I'm a bit hesitant to try other soaps because I know it can cause different kinds of reaction. I've learned that once you've found your HG you must stick to it but the curiosity in me strikes back and telling me to try this soap because of the Bengkoang, same as the Singkamas soap from All Organics that I'm also using and made a review here.

     Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Soap contains Bengkoang (Yam Bean Extract), a widely popular whitening ingredient in Indonesia that can be found in the islands of Sumatra and Java. It also contains Olive Oil to moisturize skin and protect it from dryness.

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

size: 100g

price: 70 php (Around $1.60)

place bought: Watson's Health and Beauty Store, Sm Fairview

instructions for use: Use soap to wash face and body. For maximum effect use it everyday.

ingredients: Oleamidoproryl Betaine, Tallow, Stearic Acid, Fragrance, Pachyrrhizus erosus (Yam Bean) Root Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.

What I like:

• I think the shape of the soap is unique.
• Affordable for a 100g soap.
• The soap is firm and doesn't melt easily.
• It leaves my skin smooth and moisturized.
• Manufacturing, batch and expiry date is printed on the box.

What I don't like:

• I'm not a fan of the scent- reminds me of Irish Spring soaps that has a bit of masculine scent.
• Haven't seen any whitening or lightening on blemishes that I have.

Will I repurchase? No, I just tried it out of curiosity and because of the raves that Asian Secrets Lulur scrub had.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3.75/5 rating. It does the job well in cleansing without drying your skin. It doesn't melt easily so i think it's a plus factor for those who are on a budget. But again the scent for me is a bit strange. I like fruity and citrus-y scented soaps.

     Have you tried Asian Secrets' Soaps?What variant do you prefer? Thanks for sharing!

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My First Ever Products Haul

     The title says it all. I purchased new products to try like conditioner and hair treatment for my color treated hair plus soap and scrub for my body. I think the size of the conditioner and hair treatment will last me more than two months. I bought the soap because one of its ingredient is organic while the scrub just caught my attention. 

L-R: Purbasari Lulur Scrub, Lory's Hair Cream in Snake Oil, Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner, Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

     Product reviews to follow after one month of usage. As for the Lory's Hair Cream, a lot of good reviews can be found in the internet so I will just make a quick post about it. 

     Two more days to go and its 2012. May God continue to shower his blessings and guidance to us. What's your latest haul? Til then!

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Product Review: Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Indonesian Body Scrub

     Hi dearies! Before anything else, I would like to apologize for being MIA because I'm dealing with personal matters with my family. I'm still alive and kicking! May God always guide me and give me strength in all the obstacles I'm going through.

     Sorry for being a bit emo here. Let's start the review! I'm a bit hesitant if I will make a comprehensive review on this body scrub. I'm sure you can read a lot of good reviews on this product. This product is highly rave in different forums and regarded as one of beauty must haves. This is not my first time using this body scrub. I already tried the first Asian Secrets Lulur in green tub. I can't say that it's not effective since I'm not using it religiously. So when I saw this new variant of Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub at Watson's, I read the label and saw the ingredients like Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract. These two ingredients made me gave this product another try.

 Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Indonesian Body Scrub
Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Scrub is a beauty treatment which originated from the royal palaces of Java, Indonesia and inspired by a ritual called lulur. Lulur was originally intended for the bride-to-be in order to beautify, smoothen and whiten her skin before the wedding day. The benefits of Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Scrub are:- Lulur beads gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give it a radiant glow.- Frequent usage reduces skin pigmentation and evens out skin tone by getting rid of dark patches, especially in areas prone to darkening like the elbows, knees, armpits and the area between the thighs.- Contains Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract to help whiten skin.- It also moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent.

size: 250g

price: 130 php (Around $3.00)

place bought: Watson's Health and Beauty Store, Sm Fairview

instruction for use: Scrub all over your skin especially the dark areas while it is dry to remove the impurities, dead skin and dirt. Rinse with water.

ingredients: Aqua (Water), Polyethylene, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arctostaphylos uva ursi Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica limonum (Lemon) Extract, Morus Alba (Mulberry) Leaf Extract, Glycol Stearate SE, Lanolin Anhydrous, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Methyparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Indonesian Body Scrub
Texture is creamy and pasty. Looks like white marshmallow icing

What I like:

• The scent- smells like Jasmine but light and not overpowering. The smell of this variant is a bit lighter than the green variant.
• The beads are fine so it's gentle in exfoliating. 
• It's cheap! A tub lasts me more than a month. I exfoliate using this once a week.
• It's creamy and moisturizes my skin. I can see a "glow" after using this.
• Keeps my skin tone even after prolong exposure to sun.
• There's a batch, manufacture and expiration date printed at the bottom of the tub.
• Hypo-allergenic and dermatologically tested.

What I don't like:

• The packaging! It is unsanitary to dip your fingers inside the tub. 

Will I repurchase? Yes! I can use this alternately with my A Bonne body scrub I always purchase a new tub before I ran out of this. This is my HG now!!!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. I think this can be a HG material My HG product when it comes to gentle body scrubs. To avoid contamination of the product, always use a spatula when getting it from the tub. To maximize the whitening effect of the product, leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing.

     Have you tried Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Indonesian Body Scrub? What variant do you like? Thanks for sharing. Have a great day ahead!

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My hubby's payday haul

     I'm just a plain housewife so my hubby's pay day is what I'm waiting for to do some shopping on my bath essentials and some affordable makeup. So this is what I got from Watson's Health and Beauty Store and Sm Department store.

Purederm Dual Wellbeing Pack

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub with Licorice and Mulberry Extract

E.L.F. Eyeliner Pen in Coffee

     I already made a review on Purederm Dual Wellbeing Pack here. This is mg HG facial mask and peeling gel. I will also make a review on Asian Secrets Lulur after two or three uses. I used another variant of this scrub a year ago the one in the green tub. The SA said that only this year that two other variants were released including this one and the one with seaweed blah. I'm still thinking if I'm going to make a review on the eyeliner because my digicam is still not workin. boo boo!

     So thats all for now. I'm excited for another pay day because I'm eyeing on several makeups and to make a quick post or review on them.

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