Dove: Refresh+Care Dry Shampoo (Volume)

Good evening ladies,

Dawn and I recently recolored my hair purple. As you know, one of the many struggles I have whenever I get it recolored is to keep it purple for as long as possible.

As many of you might know, one of the trick in making this particular hair color last is to minimize or lessen hair washing. However, this is a big problem if your tend to get oily quick. Good thing there are such things as dry shampoos. Today, I am sharing the one I am currently using.

Dove's Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo has been a recent addition to my hair care products. I bought this a few months ago from BeautyMNL.com for Php 299. It's one of the cheapest dry shampoos available in the market but is also one of the most highly ranked.

For the newbies, this product has a very straight forward instructions for use.

This dry shampoo does a really good job of taking out the greasy feeling after a day of not taking a bath. I have been using this dry shampoo for the past weeks and even in our very hot weather, my hair stays grease-free and does not smell like sweat. The scent is also mild and almost baby powder like.

My cousin had previously warned me that some dry shampoos tend to sit on your scalp like dandruff, but it was not like that with this. The particles of the shampoo are so fine that it's easy to massage throughout the scalp and does not clump up to form dandruff-like flakes.

It is also adds a little volume to the hair so that weighed down look of an unwashed hair is taken care of as well.

However, it does tend to make your hair look wig-like after 2 days of straight use. I also would not recommend that you let anyone touch your hair after 2 days of straight use as the hair's texture starts to feel rough and almost tumble-weed like.

Good news though, it's safe for colored hair, when using it, the color is not carried away by the product. I have not seen any discoloration after each use. This has helped me keep my hair washes to a minimum of 2x/week.

This is just one of the many dry shampoos out there. I might just start going through a bunch of them soon since they are so convenient. Let us know if there are any which you'd like me to try and review!

Cheers,

LIZ

Ellana Cosmetics Multipurpose Pure Pigments in Dove

Hey dears!

Gonna share a quick swatch post. :D

I'll share with you the shimmery goodness of this eyeshadow that I got from the brand's promo bundle called "Party Gal." I bought the bundle because it was such a great deal and a couple of the products that I plan on getting is already in that bundle. I thought I'd get more products for almost the same price than if I bought them individually.

Ellana Cosmetics Multipurpose Pure Pigments in Dove

It's PhP 199.00 when you buy it individually.

Product description from the website:

What is Multipurpose Mineral Powder?

It's pure high intensity mineral pigments that can be used as eyeshadows, eyeliners, blushes, lip colors, bronzers, and body shimmers. Our colors come in matte, shimmer, and frost finish.

Note that some shades cannot be used for the lips.

Ingredients:

Mica C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates Titanium Dioxide Zinc Oxide, Kaolin Silicone Dioxide Magnesium Steatrate Allantoin Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Copper CI 77400 Yellow CI 77492 Black CI 77499

Dove can be used as:

- HIGHLIGHTER

- EYESHADOW

- LIP COLOR LIGHTENER (when lip color is too dark)

I love that this product is multi-purpose and a white shimmery powder can be used often and in many ways. 

Here's the swatch:

Here's how the pigments look upclose

Here's how it looks when spread

I haven't tried it on the lips but I love is as a highlighter and as an eyeshadow. I like putting it on the inner corners of my eyes as seen on the photo below:

It brightens the eyes and just adds sparkles! I love sparkles. ^_^

I love sparkly shadows because it makes me feel like a fairy princess. Yay!

Yeah... it makes my six-year-old self come out. 

And that's my post about the Ellana Cosmetics Multipurpose Pure Pigments in Dove! Thoughts?

Cheers,

DAWN

February-March 2015 Haul

Hey guys!

I'll be off to Jeju Island tomorrow so I won't be able to post as often as usual. I'm very excited though because I don't travel much, especially outside the country. I'll get to see a foreign place, experience a different culture, and shop! Haha! Anyway, will be sharing some of the items I shopped for the past couple of months!

Beauty Planet Brush Retractable Brushes

I was able to get these for around Php 150.00. They were on sale so I bought one for myself and the other two are for my officemates. The brushes are soft but I do experience a bit of shedding. Just a few strands so they're still good. They also look really cute!

More makeup brushes from Landmark

I can't remember the exact prices of these but I'm pretty sure that they are worth less than Php 200.00 each.

Some products that deal with my acne

I haven't opened the Zenutrients tea tree hydro gel yet. As for the Snoe one, I have reviewed it already. 

Some haircare products

Will make a review on the shampoo soon. The herbinol, I haven't tried yet.

More hygiene related products

Teas from Marks and Spencer

They were 30% off! Yay!

Art books about local artists

These were so affordable. One is only Php 100 and the other is Php 200.

The rest of the items were bought from Beauty Bar...

Got this one on sale. Original price was Php 295.00 and was able to get this less than Php 200.00

Bought this to take with me during my travel to Jeju.

And oh, I was able to grab these items while they were discounted. They were sold super cheap because they have this launch discount promo.

Mythos SPF25 Suncare Milk and Aloe Moisturizing and Cooling Gel plus a towel for Php 330.75. Original price is Php 945.00.

Mythos Deep Tan oil and After Sun Body Milk plus towel

Price is Php 295.75, original price was Php 845.00.

And those are my new items! Let me know if you find any of them interesting!

Cheers,

DAWN

May 2014 Haul

Hey everyone!

Sharing my new acquisitions for this month. They are mostly organic products and most were bought so that I can bring them with me during my 3 week vacation in the US.

Many of them are hair care products too because I just got my hair colored a few weeks ago and I also got it permed last April.

So here are the new products:

Australian Pure Emu Oil

I've read some Emu Oil reviews and they say that this helps in moisturizing skin and hair as well as treat fine lines and acne scars. 

Beyond Scents "I am Rescued" Hair Masque

This is priced less than Php 200.00

I like the cooling effect and it really makes my hair softer.

Filhgrow Filherb Hair Growth - probable less than Php 200.00

I can't say that this helped with my hair growth. I've almost finished the tube but I don't see much difference. Or maybe I need to wait? :P

Le Vina Pimple Remover

I can't remember the price and I haven't used this yet so I can't say anything about it's effectivity.

Human Nature 100% Natural Premium Deodorant - Around Php 89.75

I like the scent but this deo is too mild for me. :(

All Organics Hydra Mist - Around Php 150.00? Not so sure.

Some stuff for the doggies :P

Bought a Pavlova Cake for Mother's Day from Bizu

And I got these skincare freebies with the cake from Clinique! Cool huh? I gave it to my mom but she said she doesn't use these and they're better off with me. :/

Grapeseed Glossing Serum - Php 650.00 (Buy 1 Take 1 Promo)

All in One Face Base discounted from Php 1,295.00 to Php 495.00

I also received some more TBS goodies as gifts! Hope you stay tuned for the reviews! :D

Healthy Hair Professional Hair Treatment - Php 199.75

Dove Hair Therapy Intense Repair Conditioner- Php 149.00

Dove Nourishing Oil Care - Php 253.00

I also got a free bag! :D

Gatsby Water Wax Air Lock - Php 195.00

Some hygiene stuff. :P

Smashbox Lip Enhancing Gloss in Aura - discounted from Php 895.00 to Php 295.75

Not in photo: Burt's Bees Acne Toner - discounted from Php 950 to Php 350.00

From Forever 21:

2 Tank tops - Php 145.00 each

Ultra Soft Facial Cleansing Brush - Php 280.00

Bobbie Cuticle Softener - Php 19.00

Foot Treats Moisturizing Foot Soak - Php 129.00

Foot Treats Anti-Bacterial Foot Soak - (they were Buy 1 Take 1 too)

Lactacyd White Intimate - Php 64.75

Annnnnnddddd that's all!

Will continue my shopping spree when I'm in the US. Hopefully I find some good makeup deals there! <3 font="">

If you have some suggestions of things that are a must to buy there, please comment them below! :D

Cheers,

DAWN