Herbal Essences Break's Over

Herbal Essences are popular for their scent. For many years since the old packaging, or since they first started, they have that unique and flowery, sweet, fruity scent. Back then they did not have many variety, but today they have a wider range: Long Term Relationship, Break's Over, Color Me, and more. 

Back description:

"I'll help you find the strength against damage with my formula. My formula, with an anti-breakage potion, strenghtens to help prevent any more breaks."

Use me: love that lather, rinse and repeat and you've got new found strength.

My first time using this shampoo was 3 years ago, when I stayed over my friend's place and I used her shampoo. That time I had terrible hair-fall problem and according to her, the shampoo did not heal, but also did not make the hair fall worse. So I tried it and she was right.

The texture is gel based and very foamy. I put a drop of gel, mix with a little water and it becomes very foamy. This means I do not have to use a lot shampoo for my hair, which is cost saving too. During my hair washing, it helped untangle hair and hair felt slightly more manageable after rinsing with water too. However I can never leave the bathroom without applying conditioner. 

After washing, towel dry+a little air dry, I comb my hair. Combing has became a lot easier as compared to my previous shampoo. But I noticed one thing, if I use a little too much shampoo my hair drops more. So I try to use a proper amount.  

Pros

- Gel based, and they are better for oily scalps

- Lathers to foam very well, hence easy for washing

- Untangles hair, helps make my hair more manageable, easier to comb.

- Smells good

Cons

- A little expensive. RM16+

- I have oily scalp, this shampoo does not help control the oil hence I've got to wash every day. 

Repurchase: Yes

Rate: 3/5

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Maybelline Falsies Mascara Review

I bought this mascara quite a while ago, but I wanted to use it a few times first before I review it. When I first saw this, I was curious if I could actually use this mascara to replace with the REAL fake lashes. I saw make up artists from YouTube using it, and she says that she loves it, however she did not make it look like a fake lash. In fact in some videos she applied the fake lash, then applied the mascara, so I was misled a little thinking that this mascara was mainly for those who wears fake lashes. I did more research on it, and got my answer from Nuffnang's owner's fiance's blog. It is supposed to replace the uncomfortable and trouble some fake eye lashes. 

 

My eye lash without anything, but I did curl it.

I applied four times (application) as I want that really long fake eye lashes kind of look. Four times meaning I put the brush back into the tube, and take it out again, and apply. One time or first time means newly taken out from the tube. 

In this picture, it was the first application of the mascara

2nd Application

3rd Application

Can you see the difference? Can you see which eye is the one with mascara? Honestly it may not be obvious here, but when I look into the mirror it is more obvious than this. 

4th Application

Lets compare with the Maybelline Magnum Volume Express.

 

The brush is slightly thinner compared to the Falsies.

My left eye, nothing on just curled up.

So this is how it looks after 4 applications of the Magnum. I noticed that I could not apply anymore as it will feel heavy and a little rough. 

The actual fake lashes.

Conclusion? The Maybelline Falsies is definitely not a replacement for the actual fake lashes, because no matter how many times you apply, it will never be as long as the fake lashes. If it did, it's possibly because your lashes are already naturally long. 

Pros: 

1. Softer texture and feel if compared to other Maybelline Mascara's.

2. Smudge Proof

3. No discomfort. not for me at least, as the Magnum has a little discomfort for me.

Cons:

1. Difficult to remove

2. Does not reach up to create volume for my lashes.

It is a pretty decent mascara for normal use. 

Rate: 3/5

Would I repurchase?: Maybe, but not anytime soon, feel like trying other mascaras from other brands. 

Biore Facial Foam - Pore and Oil Clear Review

I got a free sample of Biore's facial foam (newest packaging) -

In the content it says: "Unclogs pores & removes oil. It contains Crushable Beads that unclogs and deeply cleanses pores to remove accumulated impurities and excess oil. It is formulated with Witch Hazel that helps tighten pores, making them less visible to reveal smoother, brighter & oil-free skin. For oily skin."

My Experience:
Before Washing:
I have combination skin, and a lot of white and black heads. So at the end of the day i could actually feel the white heads in my pores as i touch my face, (nose especially). I would get the temptation to squeeze them out! But DO NOT DO THAT, because it will only make your pores BIGGER. So if you have been squeezing, i recommend that you stop.

During Washing:
Wet your face, squeeze a small amount of the Biore Facial Foam on your fingers, and rub in circular motion to create the foam.
During the washing, i could feel the 'Crushable Beads', however the feeling is very mild. I believe the reason is because the beads are really tiny. Which I think it is good enough, because if the beads are bigger or more rough, it is more like a facial scrub instead?

After Wash (The Results):
It does feel smoother like the packaging says, and it did remove the oiliness from my face. My pores feel tighter after wash as well. Though my face feels clean, I can still see some blackheads, which is obvious since I did not extract them (I don't really want to do that cause I know it'll make my pores bigger). This is only my second try, but I'll give this product a few days to weeks and see how well it cleanses my blackheads + once a week of exfoliation with my St. Ives Apricot Scrub and see how it goes.

*I will not rate the product until I've come back with updates. :)

Overall:
1. It is a pretty decent facial wash. Skin feels clean and smooth, also a little tighter.
2. It is Japan made, and Japan is known for their natural ingredients.
3. It is very affordable. (Around RM6 to 7)
4. It smells nice.


Updates!


I actually had high hopes for this product seeing that it's from Japan, and Japan is known for 
their natural ingredients. The first time I used it there were no immediate results, so I decided to give it a few more try. I tried this product for about a month and gave it many chances thinking it'll be better later on but it didn't! 


My pores grew larger as well, and I didn't understand why. But anyhow I have stopped using this facial wash and using a different one which is helping my face condition now. 


Effectiveness - 2/5
Scent - 3/5
Repurchase - No