Showing posts with label CozyCot sample. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Kracie Ichikami Conditioner [Part 2] Review

WHAT IS IT: Ichikami Conditioner


THE PRODUCT(S):

Ichikami Conditioner: Kanebo ICHIKAMI Conditioner uses hair care ingredients well known since ancient Japan, combining pure Japanese herbal essences with rice bran for a hair care line that repairs and moisturizes damaged hair! It uses different natural oils to increase elasticity and strengthen hair, resisting damage caused by excessive brushing. It comes with a gentle wild cherry blossom aroma and is a perfect solution to dry and damaged hair!



The color is actually a pearl-ish milky white color and the consistency is close to creamy. And it doesn't take long to wash it off my hair too, unlike some of the previous conditioners I've tried and tested where the conditioner leaves a greasy and oily feeling and sensation on the skin.


VERDICT: First of all, the scent is just as awesome as the Shampoo. It lingers on your hair faintly, but it doesn't make you feel nauseous. Unlike most shampoos and conditioners that smelled so heavenly, but doesn't really work in making your hair feel smooth and soft. This Kracie Ichikami Conditioner despite the wonderful scent, does live up to it's promises too and I am glad for it. It doesn't make my hair feel tangled at all, until the next shower. Meaning that soft and silkiness on the hair actually stays as long as possible before you wash your hair again.


The color is a pearl-ish milky white color and the consistency despite looking rich and creamy, doesn't make your hair nor your skin (from being exposed) feels as if there's a thin filmy layer of greasiness nor oiliness at all. Unlike the SilkPro conditioner that smells decently nice but leaves that unwanted greasy and oily sensation that ultimately leads to back-acne, this conditioner doesn't do that. In fact, my skin doesn't feel as if it's being clogged even after coming into contact with the conditioner on my hair.


And do you know that conditioners doesn't work the same way as shampoo does? Most shampoos promises certain things, like clean your scalp, nourishes your hair, for example. But conditioner itself actually just helps to nourish and protect your hair, especially when dealing with tangle or dry and split ends. Therefore, you can actually pair different shampoo and conditioner to the best advantage it gives to your hair. For example, I can use a Anti-Dandruff Shampoo from another brand to clean my scalp of dandruff, while using this Kracie Ichikami Conditioner to nourish and protect my hair and it really does work fine as well.


As I mostly have dry and split ends on my hair, so I don't need to use much conditioner in the first place. Mostly, I used it to tackle tangle hair and dry split ends, so I managed to use the remaining half with my anti-dandruff shampoo. And I am glad to say it still keeps my hair soft, silky and manageable while nourishing the dry split ends and protecting my hair at the same time. And to top it off, my hair smelled distinctly sweet and floral without being too cloying too. Just be aware that conditioners doesn't help to control dandruff, it's the shampoo's job to do that, not the conditioner.


And remember how I mentioned in the previous Kracie Ichikami Shampoo review on how I went to bed with my hair in a bun? I did exactly the same after using this conditioner and the results are just as good as the one I did with only the shampoo. Although I think it might be better than I anticipated. We all know how conditioner leaves our hair feeling so smooth, soft and silky. But when paired with a good conditioner, your hair will be even more smooth, soft and silky. In fact, the hair bun refused to stay as a hair bun. Had to keep re-tying my hair repeatedly to get the bun to stay in shape. And this goes to show how good the conditioner is, even after one wash.


And the bun probably came loose sometime in the middle of the night while I was sleeping. But still, this doesn't make my hair feel all tangled from the constant tossing and turning like a burrito in bed. In fact, the conditioner actually helps to keep my hair soft and smooth without a single tangle anywhere on my hair at all. And this conditioner doesn't even make my hair feel greasy, oily nor heavy throughout the entire day too.


VERDICT: ✓✓✓


WHAT I THINK: Re-quotes Zohan: "Kracie Ichikami make people silky-smooth!"


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I previously first redeemed a pair of shampoo and conditioner sample via CozyCot's "questing and coin rewarding programme" during July last year (2012). I'm not sure if this programme is still available, as sometimes, it shows up when I logged into CozyCot's website and sometimes, it doesn't.


However, you can redeem samples of the shampoo and conditioner via The Sample Store. But be aware that their current delivery charges are S$2.99 for 1-2 items and S$3.99 for 3-4 items.


Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to contests that I've sourced out for you to join. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)


Monday, January 21, 2013

Kracie Ichikami Shampoo [Part 1] Review

WHAT IS IT: Ichikami Shampoo


THE PRODUCT(S):

Ichikami Shampoo: Ichi-kami advocates that for us to have smooth-looking, silky, soft and shiny hair, we must first have beautiful and healthy hair. Japanese women have always treasured and paid attention to their hair and they believe that inner beauty (i.e. the natural state of the hair) is more important than the outer appearance of our hair.


The hair has always been referred to as a mirror to the inner “face” of a human. In our modern fast-paced society today, Ichi-kami reproduced the ancient wisdom behind having beautiful hair in modern technology. Ichi-kami is to care about your hair MOST. This shampoo produces fine lather which gently washes hair. This prevents friction during washing which causes hair damage.



The shampoo itself has a gel-based consistency and the texture isn't too thick and creamy. The scent is sweet and floral-esque, but it doesn't make you feel nauseous and even after washing the shampoo off your hair, there's this faint lingering scent of floral that doesn't overwhelms. And the scent, OMG, I love it!!


VERDICT: First of all, the scent is actually sweet and floral-esque, but it isn't too heavy to the point where you feel nauseous despite repeated sniffing. And even hours after washing off this shampoo, there's this faint but lingering floral scent on your hair which actually seems reminiscent of hair perfume, and yet it doesn't at the same time. Personally, I'd gladly have my hair smelling like an Ichikami Shampoo than the previous shampoo my mother used to buy for me when I was still in primary/secondary school. Think Kao, Rejoice, you get the idea.


And also, I love the pearl milky-beige color of the shampoo. I realized I am in contact with a lot of products that have a pearl-ish color tone lately :O And I practically felt like I am almost using milk to wash my hair instead of using an actual shampoo, due to the color. And we all know how milk can help prevent frizzy, dry and damaged hair due to it's unique blend of natural fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals that have the ability to strengthen and fortify cells, and this includes hair cells.


I like how the shampoo suds really well, and doesn't make my hair get all tangled up in the shower. And immediately after washing off the shampoo suds, my hair still remained close to tangle-free, and I did notice hair-fall wasn't so drastic after all. And the shampoo suds are easily washed off my hair too, no endless standing still under the shower-head like a zone-out zombie, just waiting and massaging the suds out of my hair, which I seemed to encountered in many new and fancy shampoos I've tried and tested. Although shower time is fun, with all the shampoos and shower gels and stuffs, but still, standing under the shower-head for eternity isn't my cup of tea either.


And I just love how smooth, soft and silky my hair became just after one wash. And sometimes, I am a rather lazy bum and tend to prefer tying my hair up in a bun so it doesn't swish here and there, irritating me when I need to focus on doing stuffs. So, tying up hair into a bun is almost the same as test-trying the after-effects of how well the shampoo and conditioner can be under such somewhat extreme condition to the hair and hair follicles. So, I sort of waited until my hair was around 60% - 70% dry before twisting it into a tight bun (which almost always became a loose bun a few hours later).


Heck, I even went to bed with my hair in a bun. And promptly woke up the next day, to find my hair still soft, smooth and silky, albeit a little wavy from the bun hairdo the previous night. And I was expecting some knots and tangles here and there because of the bun 'do, which didn't happen at all. It feels as if I only had my hair in a bun for a mere 30 minutes or so. And most shampoos plus the bun 'do normally leave my hair tangled somehow. But not Kracie Ichikami Shampoo.


And ultimately, my hair feels clean without the usual greasy and dirty feeling I get, which I think is rather impressive. Considering that I have scalp/dandruff problems, I wasn't expecting this shampoo to make my hair feel clean, much less look oil free. As this isn't a dandruff-based shampoo, I wasn't expecting an itch-free scalp either. However, I am rather amazed how much I didn't scratch my scalp after using this at all. And I personally think the people behind this shampoo should consider making a dandruff line of shampoos as well, to cater to fans who like the shampoo range, but suffers from mild to somewhat severe dandruff problems.


VERDICT: ✓✓✓


WHAT I THINK: Love the scent, the smooth, silky and clean feeling I have and can see on my hair. And also tangle-free hair too.


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I previously first redeemed a pair of shampoo and conditioner sample via CozyCot's "questing and coin rewarding programme" during July last year (2012). I'm not sure if this programme is still available, as sometimes, it shows up when I logged into CozyCot's website and sometimes, it doesn't.

However, you can redeem samples of the shampoo and conditioner via The Sample Store. But be aware that their current delivery charges are S$2.99 for 1-2 items and S$3.99 for 3-4 items.


Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to contests that I've sourced out for you to join. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)


Saturday, September 8, 2012

EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream Review

[ This sample was received from CozyCot while redeeming my Welcome Gift for logging into CozyCot's website via Facebook. ]

WHAT IS IT: EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream


THE PRODUCT(S):

EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream: Made from herb medicine extract for antimicrobial, hydrant and nutritive properties, Natural Base Nutritive Cream is an enriched natural hydrator and whitening (reinforced) solution. Formulated with functional nourishment, the cream penetrates deep into the inner skin and serves as the best food for radiant complexion.

All skin types including sensitive, eczema and acne-proned skin.


Tried a generous amount on the back of my hand (and my jawline as well). Spreads rather well evenly, although it doesn't look as if it was well absorbed.


You can see in this image how this EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream is in contrast to my skin color.


Further image taken to show the color contrast. It just looks like a bad tanning job at the tanning salon.





Source: http://www.theorangeco.com/store/Moisturizing-Cream-Anti-wrinkle



VERDICT: For starters, the scent of this EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream isn't quite bad. However, as I have a rather pale and ghostly complexion, it seems that even the lightest tone, in this case EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream, seemed a little too dark for my skin. I initially tried it on the back of my hand to get a rough gauge/estimate on how the product would look and feel like, and whether it would be easy to apply and gets absorbed fast as well. But it looked more like I had decided to go on an impromptu tanning session at the tanning salon and came out with only my hand tanned. The color contrast isn't really working well for me at all.

So, I tried it once more, but with lesser amount on my jawline/part of my face once more. And the result stayed the same for me. Bad tanning experience. As you can see in the last 2 images above, the color contrast between the EcoBeau Natural Nutritive Cream and my skin is really obvious. If I were to apply this on my face all over and walked out of the house, this would be a rather bad experience for me. Firstly, my face would have probably take on a somewhat "healthy" glow, next, my hands and neck would suddenly look too pale as compared to my face. The difference there is going to be really visible and I don't see why anyone (me in particular) would apply BB Cream such as this one on my hands and legs just to achieve the overall "healthy" glow. It would have looked and felt silly all at the same time.

As we all are probably aware of, people with oily skin (like me!) are best suited to liquid or cream base foundation, and this includes BB Cream as it stays longer and looks more matte on our skin. In short, liquid foundation works best for oily skin. It blends well, covers breakouts and blackheads and does a better job when it comes to oil production.

But then, somehow, this liquid-y/cream based cream although may glide onto my skin effortlessly when used in the right amount, just doesn't do it for me. The texture is rather thick, maybe that's why I find that it doesn't absorb well and fast enough, but yet feels so light and smooth. Too bad it's a no-go for me personally. However, someone else with a slightly darker a.k.a healthy glow may find this a rather good enough choice.

PRODUCT RATING: ✓✓

WHAT I THINK: Tan job gone wrong!

WHERE TO REDEEM A SAMPLE: As stated, I've received it from CozyCot as part of my Welcome Gift for logging into CozyCot's website via Facebook. The Sample Store Singapore is out of sample stocks as well. However, if you are someone who don't have a fond liking for heavy creamy based BB Cream, then this may not be for you.