April 2022 Haul!

 

May is that you? I can't believe May is almost half way here, it feels like it was just only yesterday the year started and now, we almost at the 1/3 mark-ish. I feel like the day goes by so quickly when you want to do something fun and relaxing but, when I am in meetings the day go by so slowly.

I got a few goodies this month but, I tried controlling myself. Ha, just kidding!  I heard good things about shampoo and conditioner bars and that they are really good for the environment. I got travel size versions of HiBar Shampoo and Conditioner bars. I recently started trying tablet toothpaste and I kinda like more some days. It definitely less messy but, more expensive unfortunately. I got another cleansing balm because I am completely addicted to them. I love how they can remove the most stubbornest makeup without drying out skin. I got a green tea one from Yadah. I have tried a few skincare products from them and they have been solid.

I got a few lip products because you know that's my thing. I got a new lip gloss from Patrick Ta in "She's Expensive" and yes, this lip balm was so expensive but so glittery! Speaking of glitter, I got some more Lancome Juicy tubes. "Magic Spell" just smells delicious and looks oh so pretty on my lips.

Is there anything you got recently that you are loving?

Hair Food Sulfate Free Hair Milk Conditioner Infused with Jasmine & Vanilla Fragrance

The hair food milk conditioner is a mild formula to gently condition and moisturize hair. It is a sulfate-free formula and infused with scents of jasmine and vanilla. The formula is also free of parabens, mineral oil, dye, and gluten.  The conditioner had a soft scent that didn't linger after I washed my hair. I don't really think it did much for my hair and it was more expensive than my normal conditioner.

Klorane Desert Date Hair Mask

The desert date is well known for its high concentration of fatty acids and proteins, which lends its beneficial properties to help repair hair. The wheat protein hydrolysate reinforces the structure of keratin while the cationic repairing agement repairs and soften hair. The conditioner is applied after using shampoo and after leaving it on for 20 minutes to be wash off. I love how soft, smooth, and manageable my hair feels. This is one the best hair mask I have I used.

Wen Fig Cleansing Conditoner

The five in one [shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler and leave - in conditioner] conditioning cleanser is packed with aloe leaf juice, fig, and sweet almond oil. The cleanser promises to improve the condition of hair, reduce frizz and retain color.  The cleansing conditioner is free of sulfates and phthalates and provides lightweight, low lather conditioning to hair.  I love the sweet floral scent but I found the cleansing conditioner was too rich. It made my hair feel greasy, sticky, and  heavy. I felt like someone dropped a bucket of gel on my hair and it dried and got tacky. I think my hair is too thick for the conditioner so I usually mix this cleansing conditioner with my regular conditioner to make my hair more manageable.  I probably would not buy this again.

Aveeno Nourish and Strengthen Shampoo and Conditioner

Thinking the “strong” Florida sun will do major damage to my hair I decided to take along this “gentle”  shampoo and conditioner duo hoping it will help. I had recently got a haircut cutting off not just the dead ends but at least 6 inches of hair. I hoped the shampoo/conditioner help protect my strands from breaking and keeping “I just came from the salon look”. The soft scented did leave my hair soft and manageable. Did it help strengthen my hair? Truly, I have no way of knowing but I did like how my hair look afterwards, so I am guessing even if it didn’t strengthen my hair it did strengthen my self confidence. Now, all is left is the massive acne breakout, that the Florida’s heat has blessed me with.

Fekkai Advanced Brilliant Glossing Olive Oil Shampoo and Conditioner

The sweet floral scented shampoo provides a generous lather. The conditioner was creamy and left my hair feel soft and glossy. My hair was bouncy, soft, luscious, and glossy! I couldn’t stop touching, feeling, and sniffing my hair. The only downside was trying not go overboard on the product otherwise your hair will get a bit greasy.

Dove Hair Therapy Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner

This new shampoo and conditioner goes to the hair’s cellular level to promote healthy hair with the Pro-Moisture Complex. With just one wash, the duo promises to moisturize for 5X smoother hair without excess residue or weighing down hair. The creamy shampoo provides a generous lather and washed out clean. The conditioner left my hair silky smooth and soft. I did notice though when I used a lot of product my hair looked greasy. So, use a little and you still notice some results.

Japonesque Beauty Fixation Cuticle Conditioner Applicators

My cuticles! Where do I begin with them, they are always raggedly and unkempt no matter what I do with them. I invest in hundreds of dollars of products but I tend to forget to use them. I figured with these easy to use on the go applicators, I would finally be able to get my cuticles up to par. The easy to use applicator just twists off and the product is deposited into the other end of the swab. The formula is packed with aloe vera, essential oils and extracts which promises to condition, rehydrate and revitalized dried and hardened cuticles. I love how easy and useful these were to use. I kept a box of these in my messenger bag, in my desk at work and near my nightstand so I will always remember to use them. Each applicator I have noticed had enough serum for both hands and some leftover either for my feet or just to rub the excess all over my hands. My cuticles did look better after using the product and it did help that it was travel size so I can use it anywhere.

Pantene Expert Collection Pro-V Age Defy Shampoo and Conditioner

I know unkempt, messy, brassy looking hair can make you look older but hair itself looking older? That boggles my brain! I mean it seems pretty logical but I honestly can’t say I have given it much thought. The shampoo and conditioner duo promises to fight the 7 signs of “aging” hair - “unruly grays, dryness, lackluster color, thinning, breakage, split ends, and frizz” when using it. After using the duro for three uses, I feel like my hair was douse in anti-aging cream. I have this one really gray hair that sticks up in the middle of my forehead no matter what I do. I noticed after using the duo, this doesn’t occur anymore. My hair felt smooth, soft and I noticed I could go almost 3 to 4 days without having to wash my hair because it was oily!

Alchimie Forever Helium Body Conditioner

Photo Credit - Dermstore

Alchimie Forever’s in - shower body conditioner promises to soften and refresh your skin using the heat from the shower steam. The body conditioner is a cocktail of antioxidant, botanical rich and packed with vitamins. While the formula was hydrating and soften my skin, it provided a poor lather. Which is why I ended up using the whole entire bottle in three uses because I kept pouring more because I wasn’t sure if it was working or not. Overall, it is an okay product but not worth the $45. I would use it only special occasions or as treat but not for everyday use.

Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care

Photo credit - Head and Shoulders

The warm scent of cinnamon and hot chocolate floating in the air makes me excited knowing winter is near. But Mother Nature is not the only one that has white flakes falling in the winter. The only thing I dread about winter is the harsh toll it takes my skin and scalp. When my scalp needs TLC, I always turn to Head and Shoulders and have never been disappointed. Not only is my hair soft, silky and shiny but my scalp no longer has those pesky white flakes. The scent of the shampoo is fresh so it can be for both genders.

Nick Chavez Ultra Shine Honey-Peppermint Conditioner



Photo Source - Dermstore

I love the sweet scent of this conditioner. While the peppermint overpowers the honey scent it still has a quite delicious scent.  My hair feels soft and full of luster after one use. The conditioner does cause a tingly sensation, but it was quite relaxing. I love massaging this conditioner into my head.

Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly - Shampoo and Conditioner

Photo Source: Herbal Essences

I have been a fan of Herbal Essences, since I was in High School. Although, they had slightly fell out of favor with me after noticing they mostly had a nice scent but no other benefits.  The tousle me softly shampoo and conditioner redeemed my faith in this brand. Apart from the delicious scent, it lathers well and rinses off very cleanly. I also love how it eloquently it makes my short straight hair slightly wavy without using any extra products or heat styling. I got tons of compliments and questions about how great my hair looks and how soft it feels.