I ♥ Drug Store Products

Hi hi... It has been more than a week since my disappearance - probably the longest time I have been away since I started on this blog. I have been working like a trojan and barely had time to rest, let alone blogging. So this is going to be just a quick post to share some of my favourite lines at a drug store level.

#1 Schwarkopf Daily Oil Elixir is yet another product on the market with argan oil as an ingredient. I got this as a freebie from the company and some expert told me that it can be used on towel dried, fully dried or freshly styled hair although it seems to go farther on towel dried hair.

#2 Natio Facial and Exfoliating Scrub is fragrance free and carries only a faint hint of almond scent. The micro beads makes deep cleansing especially around contour area a lot easier. It is one of my most favourite products for use during winter time.

#3 Neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover remains as my favourite eye make up remover. It dissolves all traces of make up effectively but what distinguishes it from other brands is it leaves no greasy residue on skin. Believe it or not, I actually like this better than Clarins!

#4 Witch Hazel Solution was introduced to me by a friend who is a big fan of this product. I have been using it as a cleanser as well as a toner for almost two years now. A quick wipe down helps removing any remaining makeup residue (after cleaning with a makeup remover) and leaves my skin feeling clean and refreshed!

#5 Maybelline Gel Liner does not dry out too quickly and I like it better than Shu Uemura gel liner.

#6 Revlon Customeyes Mascara is my favourite mascara at a drug store level. The brush itself features a short but densely packed bristles hence allow me to reach every lash and apply mascara with ease. It is definitely a much much better mascara than Maybelline The Colossal (which I was using before).

#7 Max Factor Masterpiece Colour Precision Eyeshadow provides a subtle illumination and accentuates areas that need a good highlight such as eyelids and nose bridge.

#8 Natio Spa with Organics Heavenly Hand Cream provides just the right balance of moisture without feeling too greasy or heavy. It has a refreshing citrusy aroma - attributed to its blend of aloe vera extract, sweet almond oil, panax ginseng extract, sesame oil, lavender oil and citrus peel oil.

I wish I could show you more but my eyes are so heavy I guess I just have to buzz off early tonight.

I shall be back with more updates soon... 

Until then... Good night people! ♥  ^___________^ ♥

A Frizz-Free Day

My hair is naturally straight but in summertime my hair tips can get a bit dry and rather frizzy.
The fact that I am only seeing my hairstylist (from HK) twice a year makes it harder to maintain my hair in its sleek, straight form.

Nigelle HY is probably the best hair treatment product I have come across so far.

It is not yet available in Australia so I stockpile them each time I visit Hong Kong.
It is a Japanese brand product recommended by Hairdo salon in HK and my hair is astonishingly smooth and soft after each hair wash+treatment. I have been using it since 2009 and still remains as my most favourite hair treatment thus far.

Each pack contains 4 treatments which usually last me for a month. It works out to be less than AUD$20 per treatment but it's certainly worth paying for it.

When my stock finally depletes, I need to look for a good substitution to replace Nigella HY.

This new Schwarzkoff ultimate repair hair masque sells like hot cakes in my pharmacy all the time.

It contains 3 times the amount of liquid keratin than any masque you can find on the market, so it targets specifically on severely dry and damaged hair. As usual, I always go with the potent stuff, and so indeed, my hair feels smooth and moisturised after using it. It is definitely a recommended product. It says on the tub to rinse after treating hair for 1 minute but I usually go overboard with it.

Pantene night miracle serum can come in quite handy for an overnight hair rescue. I usually spread some on my hair tips before bed and always surprised to wake up the next morning with a nice silky hair again.

Sometimes when I sleep with my hair in a ponytail, I always wake up with horrible frizz and curls. 

When this happens, I then rely on my saviour, the argan oil to add shine to my hair and to keep it at least frizz-free for the day. Adding to it, argan oil also make my fingers feel baby soft! 

Joico K-pak reconstruct is a hair conditioner that I always enjoy using. It contains jojoba oil to retain moisture and keep hair resistant to dry weather. 

These products that I use to maintain my pin straight hair are rather affordable and easy to find at a supermarket or a pharmacy.

When I was in Hong Kong, I learn a few tips to maintain a soft, smooth and healthy hair:

1. Wash your hair everyday.

2. Always use a conditioner after shampooing your hair.

3. Always blow dry your hair straight after each wash.

4. Always, always make sure you blow dry it 100%. Never leave your hair half wet or half dry.

5. Comb through your hair using fingers while blow drying.

I hope you enjoy the remaining Sunday evening.

Thank you for reading ^__^