L'Oreal

L'Oreal Professionnel STEAMPOD: The World's 1st Steam Smoothing Service

Thursday, February 14, 2013


     Are you ready for smoother and shinier hair? We can now achieve that sleek straight and sexy soft curls with this revolutionary tool from one of the world's leader in professional salon industry. 
A REVOLUTION IN HAIR SMOOTHING HAS ARRIVED 
     For the first time, two world class brands combine their expertise to create a revolutionary tool: Steampod. Result of a collaborative partnership between L’Oréal Professionnel and Rowenta, Steampod is the first ever hair smoothing iron that delivers a continuous stream of high-pressure steam. Steampod’s flawless technology and associated care products guarantee never-before-seen results that could spark a new hair revolution. 
     After five years of research and development and eight patents, developed by hairdressers for hairdressers, Steampod has become a professional in-salon straightening and smoothing tool, which can also be used to add texture and movement to the hair. The results:

· Repaired, nourished hair
· Smoothed, sealed ends
· Brilliant shine
· Long-lasting results
· Ultimate Care from Pro-Keratin and steam 

     L’Oréal demonstrated to show the “thermal shock effect” of normal iron versus Steampod by pressing iron onto cloth for 3 minutes. The result? It showed that iron produces a “burnt” effect while Steampod doesn’t which then prevents hair cuticle damage. 


Hair Revolution Reinforced by Innovation: Steampod with Rowenta 

     Steampod is the world’s first hair smoothing iron that delivers a continuous stream of pressurized steam from an in-built steam generator. This is in partnership with Rowenta, the world leader in household appliances and inventor of steam iron. 

As the name suggests, the key element is steam. Steam: 

· Gently opens up the cuticle delivering the treatment into the core 
· Gradually heats the hair preventing heat shock to prevent cuticle damage 
· Smooths down the cuticle sealing the ends for a flawless finish 


     Steampod offers distinct performance advantages, thanks to four technical innovations:

· A water demineralization system for steam of unrivalled purity*
· Five temperature settings (from 170 to 210 °C) depending on the desired style and the sensitivity of the hair
· An ultra-thin detachable comb to untangle hair before application
· High-tech, anodized ceramic, adjustable plates for uniform pressure and perfect smoothing from the roots to the ends. 

     Steam is also central to
Steampod hair care products. Used with the tool, the formula are steam activated: the steam, acting like a vehicle, carries along the active ingredients and makes them penetrate into hair fibers.

Pro-Keratin Technology: The Best of L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Care 

     We introduce the Steampod hair care products, our very first Pro-Keratin steam-activated product range. Its steam-activated smoothing and repairing creams contain Pro-Keratin that:

· Contains incell that strengthens fibre
· Pro-Keratin reconstructs hair
· Nutri cationic agents gives ultimate nutrition
· FORMALDEHYDE-FREE – no carcinogen gas that could be formed from ingredients activated through heat

     Results include long lasting straight, strengthened hair with mirror shine! These products can be used at home to sustain hair that looks shiny, nourished and protected after straightening.

     Mythic Oil is also to be used for finishing touches during blow-dry, after any of the Steampod services. This can also be used at home to maintain smoothness, shine and suppleness. 

Xtenso Care Shampoo (230ml): PHP 400
Masque (500ml): PHP 1350

Hair Revolution Supported By The Right Partner: Bench Fix Salon 

     The power of this technology is in the X-tenso Care products used for Keratin Steam Bond and Keratin Steam Care services which are available first at Bench Fix Salons, one of the fastest growing salons in the country with innovative and highly creative team of hair artists. 

     Keratin Steam Care Service gives an anti-frizz smoothing effect that can last up to 3 days, if used for normal to slightly sensitive hair. But with continuous use with X-tenso Care, hair fibre is reconstructed from the inside out, preventing it from breakage and dryness.

Keratin Steam Care (Long): PHP 2500 | (Short): PHP 1500 

     Keratin Steam Bond Service – the first steam smoothing service with the ultimate repair of Pro-Keratin found in X-TENSO CARE. You have two choices depending on the permanent look you want to achieve:

Ultimate Straight Smoothing – straight and silky look until the ends of the hair
Natural Straight Smoothing – straight and shiny with more natural movement

Keratin Steam Bond (Long): PHP 7500 | (Short): PHP 6000
To know more about L’Oreal Professionnel Steampod and its #hairrevolution campaign, visit: 

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Product Review: Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

     How do you cope with the breezy cold weather lately? I hate this bed weather because it makes my whole body paralyzed! Yes, I've been sleeping the whole day for 3 days now. I'm not sure if the weather is the culprit but whatever it is, I need to be back on my blogging stint. I have pending reviews from last year and I'll make it up to you. So to start, let me share my thoughts on another expensive hair care product- Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche shampoo. I got this product when I won the giveaway that I joined last August 2012. I'm using this together with Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Masque for around 4-5 months now. FYI, I shampoo my hair twice or thrice a week only that's why a bottle of shampoo lasts a long long time. I know Kerastase hair care products are one of the most expensive line in the market that's why I'm expecting a 100% result after every wash of giving my color-treated hair the shine that it needs. 
Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
When color treated hair comes up against daily attacks such as heat styling irons, UV rays, external pollutants and chemical treatments, Kerastase Reflection BainChroma Riche will soften and bathe the strands to help hydrate and give back intensity and shine. Formulated with Kerastase Aqua-Ionic System, it re-sources with essential elements and fills the fiber with micro prisms and light refractors, leaving your hair fibers with a luminous, mirror-like shine.
Kerastase Reflection Bain Chroma Riche Shampoo
A protective shampoo for dry, highlighted color treated hair

Anti-fading.
Cleanses while adding softness and shine.
Moisturizes hair so it feels supple to the touch.
UV Filter.
Hair shimmers with radiance.
 *kerastase usa*
size: 250ml / 8.5 fl.oz.



price: 1,450 php (Around $38.00+)

price based from David's Salon Sm Fairview



place bought: free (got it from as a prize from a giveaway)
leading salons nationwide

instructions for use: Apply a quarter-sized amount to wet hair and massage with flat hands. Emulsify and rinse thoroughly. For maximum results, follow with Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque.


ingredients: Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Polyquarternium-10, PPG-5-Ceteth-20 ,Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Methylparaben, Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Ethylparaben, Tocopehryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexylcinnamal, Citronellol,Methyl Cocoate, Geraniol, Sodium Cocoate, CI 17200/red33, Parfum/Fragrance. C28697/1.



What I like:

  • Classy and luxurious packaging.
  • I like the scent, smells so good!
  • My hair looks silky and smooth.
  • The color of my hair retained it's vibrancy after so many washes.
  • No dandruff and breakouts on my back and in my forehead.

What I don't like:
  • The price! It's verrry expensive for a cheapskate like me
  • Even though the packaging is classy and looks luxurious, I prefer pump type bottle because I can control on how much product to dispense.
  • My hair feels a bit dry and rough as it needs conditioner afterwards.
  • Doesn't produce enough lather, I feel like using organic shampoo.
  • Weighs down my hair and makes it frizzy if I just let it dry naturally.
Will I repurchase? No, there's a lot of cheap and cost-effective shampoos out there to try.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 3/5 rating. I'm having difficulty seeing the results :( Honestly, I really wanted to give this product another chance after emptying the bottle. I'm thinking of using this everyday starting today to see if there's any difference from my cons above. Maintaining a color-treated hair can be expensive and needs to much effort. You need to have a shampoo-conditioner-serum-treatment (masque, cream or oil) specially formulated for color-treated hair to maintain it's color and to avoid dryness. I'm very lucky I have tried this product, this is very expensive for me and I know I'll not be able to purchase this again in the realm of possibility. 

     Have you tried any expensive and high-end shampoo before? Or you're currently using one?

Good Times!~



Product Review: Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque

Monday, December 03, 2012

     Hi loves! How's your long weekend so far? Hope everyone's enjoying this long vacay. This review was scheduled yesterday but the fail blogger in me sits in and I forgot to schedule it on time. Bummer! Well, if my memory serves me right this is the first expensive hair treatment mask that I have to date. Since I have color-treated hair, it's very important to give it hair treatment every week so that it'll look shiny and soft to touch. I also wanted the color to last longer than usual and make it more vibrant so I really need to invest on hair treatments that's cost- effective. 

     I did not plan to invest on a whooping thousand plus pesos hair treatment product. I know there's a lot of commercial brands that will not break my bank. But if I have a chance to use an expensive one, then I grab the chance. Thanks to my luck on joining contests because I won this hair treatment that I considered a luxurious one! To tell you honestly, I really take advantage of this product since this is very pricey. I use this once a week and let the magic stays on my hair for more than 10 minutes even if the instructions says 5 :P I know it's so wrong not to follow instructions (I did it thrice) and good thing nothing bad happened to my hair.
     I'm already half- way the tub. If only I can make this lasts the whole year so that every DIY treatment will be worth the price I'll do it. But nothing lasts forever so I'll just enjoy and cherish every moment I use this product on my locks. If you see my pictures and you noticed that my hair is tamed and the color is vibrant it only means that I've used this hair mask on my locks.
     
     Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche
     Luminous softening treatment masque for highlighted or sensitized, colour-treated hair. Rinse out formula.
Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
Classy Packaging 
Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
Sturdy plastic tub.
Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
With plastic lid to avoid from spilling when you accidentally drop the tub
Kerastase Reflection Chroma Riche Masque
The texture is very thick
size: 200ml/ 6.8 fl.oz

price: free
2,700 php (Around $66.00) at David's Salon


instructions for use: Use after shampooing, massage on hair and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse hair after.

ingredients: Aqua/Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cetyl, esters, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Trideceth-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Chlorhexidine Dihydrochloride, Centrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Parfum/Fragrance.

What I like:
  • Classy packaging.
  • The scent- not overpowering.
  • A little goes a long way.
  • Gives my color-treated hair the shine it needs.
  • My hair feels soft and smooth after using this mask.
  • Easily accessible.
  • With batch and manufacturing date printed on the tub.
  • I didn't experienced any hair fall.
What I don't like:
  • Very pricey!!!
  • In a tub, a bit unhygienic to use if you just dip your fingers every after use.
Will I repurchase? Maybe, if I have the money to spend on a hair care product that really works why not. But as of the moment, I'll save my money first :)

Recommendation:
      I give this a 4/5 rating. This hair masque gives my hair the boosts that it needed like softness and shine. The color of my hair stays vibrant after a month of using it once a week and there's a luminous effect after every wash. I love this product but the price is very steep for a cheapskate like me. But if you have the money, this is a very good buy for making your hair vibrant! It's ok to spend on luxurious treatment once in a while but if you're a cheapskate like me, I think there's a lot of cheaper hair mask treatment out there to try that can give the same results. If you want an affordable hair treatment product that works, I recommend you to try Lorys Snake Oil and Duo Chocolate variants ^^


     Have you tried Kerastase hair treatment products? What's your favorite?


Good Times!~


   

What's in my Kikay Kit

Tuesday, August 07, 2012


     Hi dearies! How's everyone lately? It's been raining all day and night. I hope and I pray for our safety. Even though I'm rarely watching news about current events, I still feel there are families who suffers from the calamities bought by these typhoons and heavy rains. 
     Anyhoo, I noticed that I haven't posted anything about my recent makeup stash. The last one I think was the Eye Makeup Essential post. To tell you honestly, I rarely wear makeup these days. I feel more comfortable with my skin now and I think I really need to feel comfortable with it. Makeup only enhances my features and I don't want to wear makeup just because I want to hide my flaws. But there were times that I cannot control my breakouts. It's really hormonal and our humid weather also adds a factor to it. So when my skin is acting up, I feel uncomfortable with it. I feel the need to add a heavy duty concealer for pimple marks and a full coverage bb cream. I mentioned before that I'm a late bloomer when it comes to makeup and it really shows with my makeup stash. From the time that I started lurking in forums and here in blogosphere to read and compare reviews, these were the only thing that I purchased and accumulated. Most of the products here are my HG. 
     I only have one makeup/ kikay kit :D I don't bring this with me when I'm going to attend events or outside the house for some errands. This always sits in my closet and I'll just bring two things with me (lip balm and lip cream) and place it inside my bag.
Silver Pouch from Watson's


2. Majolica Majorca jeweling eye pencil- used once











     My makeup must haves: BB cream and/or Powder Foundation+ Undereye concealer+Eyeliner+eyebrow powder+ mascara and I'm good to go. If I feel like I want to glam up my face, I'll add the blush and the jeweling eyeliner. For the lips, I just swipe some lip balm: Carmex, EOS or Human Heart Nature and/or my favorite N.Y.X Addis Ababa soft matte lip cream for a touch of color.

     Basically that's it loves. So what's inside your makeup kit? Share it away guys :D

  Good Times!~

Maven's Beauty Mall Tour + New BFs

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

     Hi loves! How's your week doing so far? My Monday started not so well. I had headache the whole day yesterday and today. I'm afraid that my body is already immune with Mefenamic Acid- my one and only pain buddy. Ibrupofen and Paracetamol are not working for me anymore. Boo! Maybe I should consult a doctor about this. Anyway, here's what happened a couple of weeks ago. I attended Maven's Beauty Mall Tour last July 14 (Saturday) at Trinoma Cinema lobby and met new BFs :D 
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
Angel Locsin on the cover of Maven Magazine
     The event includes a fun-filled day of fashion workshops, career talks, tips from the experts, advice from a certified dermatologist about skin care, beauty 101 and a makeover session. There were free cupcakes and free-flowing champagne, fabulous discounts on different makeup brands, instant prizes and freebies! 
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
The Speaker from JobsDB giving tips and advice on finding the right job
I forgot his name :(
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
Dr. Michelle Manuel, guest speaker explaining and enumerating different skin problems of women.
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
Freebies! There's a lot of surprises inside :D
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
Yay! It's indeed a loot full of surprises ^_^
Athena Milk, Benefit The Porefessional Mini, Goody Elastics , Human Heart Nature lipbalm, Nivea Whitening lotion, Suesh Makeup tool , Soap samples from Prime Skin Care Asia, L'Oreal Samples
Maven's Beauty Mall Tour 
Photo grabbed from Aya
With fashion and beauty bloggers
      I wasn't able to finish the event because I decided to meet up with fashion and beauty bloggers. I'm sooo excited but nervous to meet new people specially those I consider top beauty and fashion bloggers nowadays. Well, I'm really happy to meet these girls! I enjoyed talking to them and sharing them my passion about skin care and makeup. I also want to thank them for their advice. There's no dull moment that day. I'm blessed because I found new friends who accepted me for who I am. I really, really enjoyed their company :)))  

     I'm excited to try new products from the loot. This will be my first time using a primer so watch out for my review. That's all for now loves! Have a great week ahead :D 

Good Times!~



     

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