Review : Ziaja PhytoAktiv Cleansing Milk

Hi everyone!

I was able to score another good deal at Beauty Bar last September. Check this one out:

Ziaja Phyto Aktiv Cleansing Milk

I was able to bag this item for only PhP 137.25 from its original price of PhP 250.00.
Awesome deal, right? Cleansing our skin is a must so I think that it's smart to get this while it was on sale. :D

The info about this product is provided at the back of the bottle.

You can also check out the website but the content is pretty much the same as what is written on the bottle.

I haven't tried much products from the brand. What I've read from its website is that it's a Polish brand that creates pharmaceutical and cosmetic products using natural ingredients. Ziaja's goal is to provide high-quality products in competitive prices for its consumers and they make products from facial skin care, toothpaste to feminine wash and hair care.
It all sounds so good... who doesn't want good quality AND affordable stuff?

Anyway, let's get on with the review of the cleansing milk.

The packaging is simple. I like the pink with white combination. It gives me the feeling that it's clean and serious but still has a girly vibe. The bottle can be easily squeezed to get the product out. The cap seals well so I don't experience any spills even when I accidentally drop the bottle.

The scent is pretty nice... like baby shampoo. The consistency is thick at first glance but as soon as you massage it, it becomes like a very light lotion.

As mentioned on the label, this also acts as a makeup remover. What I do is I massage this on my face first then wipe it off with a cotton pad. I then do it a second time but wash it all off with warm water afterwards. That should do the trick of removing the makeup I was wearing for the day. 

What about the waterproof eye makeup? Good news, it can completely remove them (some may need a little more effort though)! Bad news? Unfortunately, I experience some stinging sensation when I get some of the product in my eye. :/

I've been using this for more than a month now and it doesn't leave my face dry when I use it. No irritations nor breakouts also.

What about the "strengthening treatment for skin with dilated capillaries part"? Well, I was a bit confused about it at first because I don't think I've encountered products that has that property. So I googled about this. First thing to clarify is what dilated capillaries are and from this website, it says: 

Dilated capillaries is a common skin disorder also known as spider veins, thread veins, vascular blemishes.

I know some people who has this, some near the eyes while there are some on the cheeks. I don't think I have very visible dilated capillaries (I think) so I can't really say if it does any difference or if the product's mild enough not to damage/irritate the capillaries further. So in short, I can't really comment on this part. :P

Anyway, to summarize:

What I LIKE:
- Affordable
- Can remove makeup, even waterproof ones
- Smells pleasant
- Packaging
- Locally available at Beauty Bar
- Didn't cause any irritations nor breakouts
- Doesn't dry the skin

What I DON'T LIKE:
- Stings my eyes when some of the product get in them

Will I repurchase? I think this product is really good, especially when I consider the price, but since it stings my eyes, I'll have to pass. I wear waterproof eye makeup a lot and I hate having to deal with the stinging part when I remove my makeup when I get home. But I still recommend it if you don't use eye makeup or if you will just use it as a cleanser. :)

And that's all for this review! :)


Cheers,
DAWN

Can Your Hair Pass the Hagod Test? Mine did!

Hello guys!

It's been eight months since I chopped off my permed curls. I love having curly hair but because of how dry and damaged my hair was, I just had to get rid of it. Now, I'm sporting my natural straight (with some wavy parts) hair and I'm trying to keep my hair healthy and well-moisturized (until I get the urge to get it colored or permed again). For this to work, I make sure I use conditioner on my hair daily. 

Quite recently, I received this package...

As seen on the photo, there's the question, "Can your hair pass the hagod test?" Reading this I quickly remembered Palmolive since I've seen their commercials before. 

The package contains three of Palmolive's conditioners plus their press release regarding their "Hagod-softness" campaign. Read below to learn more:

Let Your Hair Down and Do the Hagod with Palmolive Naturals Conditioner

Starting from the crown of her head to the tips of her soft hair, the hagod is a signature move of the modern, independent woman. The hagod involves running her fingers through her hair – stroking it from the roots to the tips. Whether the hagod results in gathering locks to one side or letting hair naturally fall back into place, every modern woman knows that the hagod is only possible with hair that’s soft and manageable.

The hagod expresses her hair’s softness that lasts through the day, just like her feminine confidence. The hagod signals that she is ready to let her hair down and face whatever is coming her way. Her hagod-soft hair is a source of confidence, allowing her to effortlessly own her day.

As a fresh graduate stepping into a new career, she relies on her hair’s softness to impress her colleagues. As a night-shift worker in a fast-paced environment, she is assured of soft hair that lasts well into overtime. And as a hairstylist who can inspire confidence with a single cut, her hair embodies the softness that all her clients aspire for.

Palmolive Naturals Conditioner ensures her hair is always hagod-soft and hagod­-ready from day to night. Its formula, infused with 100% natural extracts and micro-moisturizers, penetrates deep into hair. With continued use, Palmolive Naturals Conditioner gives hair long-lasting softness, every woman will want to do the hagod from day to night. Plus, it has Palmolive’s signature, long-lasting fragrance, releasing an irresistible scent with every stroke.

As in hagod-softness that helps a fresh grad ace her interview, hagod-softness that lasts a call center agent well into overtime, and hagod-softness that makes a hairstylist someone you’d trust with your hair – ikaw, ano ang hagod mo?

Share your Palmolive Hagod on www.facebook.com/PalmoliveNaturals and use the hashtags #ItoangHagodKo and #PalmoliveHagod.

Have a great hair day!

I'm currently using the Healthy and Smooth variant (the green one) and it's doing a great job in keeping my hair well-moisturized throughout the day! Here's how it looks:

And when I do the hagod test...

It's not as gorgeous as Megan Young's hair, but look, no tangles! Yay! My hair smells terrific all day as well. :D

See Palmolive's TVC below with their latest ambassador, Megan.

Have you tried doing the hagod test yet? Did you pass?


Cheers,
DAWN

EOTD: Deep Teal and Smokey Topaz

Hey dearies!

I'm so excited for Christmas. I love this holiday because I love getting stuff for my friends. I have this joy and excitement to find that "perfect" gift for friends. It may be a running joke or something sentimental but my goal is that it has to be something my friends would like. And also, if I have to be honest, I also like unwrapping gifts. :P

Another reason I love this season is I'm always in the mood to create different makeup looks. I like wearing bold lipsticks, sparkly eyeshadows, greens, golds, reds, and all! Even though I wear these on ordinary days, there's a different joy to it when it's during this season. 

Here's an EOTD I wore just a few days ago...

And below are the items used:

Lorac Mega PRO Palette

Snoe What's Up Brow! Water Resistant Eyebrow Gel Corrector

Essence Stay All Day Long Lasting Eyeshadow in Coppy Right

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara

Dior Backstage Eye Prime 

Sephora Waterproof Jumbo Liner 12HR Wear in Gold

Lorac Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil

Nature Republic Botanical Eyebrow Mascara

Koji Dolly Wink Liquid Eyeliner in Deep Black

More photos of the EOTD below:

I like the green and gold blending. It may seem dark but it looks sort of toned down when I have my eyes open.

The green is a nice pop of color and the gold brightens up the look.

So what do you think of this EOTD?

Cheers,

DAWN

ARTDECO Glam Vintage Highlighter in No. 5 Glamorous Starlite

Hey loves!

Christmas is just around the corner. And during this season, I love wearing sparkly eyeshadows and lipglosses. With all the bright lights and beautiful ornaments decorated around our homes and offices, it makes sense that we also try to make ourselves look extra special this season too... at least for me. Haha! 

Since last month, I've been fond of doing sparkly makeup looks so when I visited a Beauty Bar branch some weeks ago, I just had to buy this product because the deal was soooo good...

ARTDECO Glam Vintage Highlighter

I was able to buy this for PhP 897.50 from its orginal price of PhP 1,795.00.

Told you it was an awesome deal! ;)

It's available in 2 shades. The one I have is Glamorous Starlite while the other one is Glamorous Amethyst.

See below for the information about the product.

Info from the website:
Description

This shimmering Highlighter and Eye shadow powder in three elegant shades has a soft texture which submerges the eyes in a sea of sparkling lights. Your eyes are finely lustrous as if dusted with shining diamonds. The lighter tones are perfect as eye shadow and highlighter for the lids. The darker tones emphasize your eyes.

Free of lanolin and fragrance.

Application

Goes on very well with a brush or an applicator and leaves a silky feeling.

The packaging actually caught my eye when I was browsing at the counters of Beauty Bar. I love art deco prints lately and I've recently incorporated them in my artworks. 

Other than the pretty design, I like the material used. It's a metallic compact that would not get dirty easily. I like that it's not bulky so it fits nicely in my vanity kit. And I like that it has a built-in mirror as well!

The product comes in three different shades and each one is close in tone and they create a beautiful gradient effect when blended well which you will see later on how I apply it.

What I love about this palette is it is a multipurpose one. I can use all three shades as eyeshadows while the one in the middle can be used as a highlighter.

These are the swatches. 
It's a mixture of simple, neutral colors and bright, metallic sparkles. The combination of these pigmented shades can create different looks that's great for the Christmas season. 

And if you were wondering how it looks if you swirl all shades together, the pic above shows it. lol

Anyway, here's how I usually use the palette:

As a highlighter, I apply it on the high key points of the face or the areas where the sun light touches the face.

This really brightens the overall look.

And here's how it looks when as my eyeshadow:

The shades are neutrals but the sparkles add the glam! Pair it with a bold lipstick like a loud red or fuchsia and you're set! 

So what do you think of this palette? It's such a steal right at half the price off??? :)


Cheers,
DAWN