REVIEW: HUMAN HEART NATURE Balancing Facial Wash

I've heard and seen Human Heart Nature products from the other beauty blogs. Honestly, I considered myself ignorant when it comes to natural products. So, when I saw Human Heart Nature in Beauty Bar, I can't help myself but spared long minutes scrutinizing it. I felt the urge to try one of their products and so, I picked one.

The Product

Human Heart Nature Balancing Facial Wash

This product claims:

99.85% Natural | For OILY or COMBINATION skin

It’s time to break free from break outs! Keep oil under control with the improved Balancing Facial Wash - nature’s blend of manila elemi, prized ingredient revered by the world’s beauty industry, and marine extractsfor shine-free, glowing skin. Infused with sugar beet and aloe vera to help replenish lost moisture while bamboo scrubs and loofah gently exfoliate clogged dirt and trapped oil.

So stay away from chemical soaps that can strip your face of its natural moisture barrier, causing it to produce even more oil. Your skin deserves a gentle yet effective facial wash that doesn’t make your skin say “Ouch!” Now you’re free to reveal clearer, fresher, healthier skin! 

Source

Elemi & Orange for Oily & Combination Skin

I saw only two (2) variants of facial wash available in the display but when I checked on Human Heart Nature website, I found out it is available in three (3) variants - Hydrating Creamy Wash (for Dry or Mature Skin), Nourishing Facial Wash (for Normal or Sensitive Skin) and Balancing Facial Wash (for Oily or Combination Skin). These are available in two (2) sizes; a 50 ml and a 200 ml. I got the small one which costs Php85.00 but I found out from their website that this bottle is priced at Php79.75 and oh, good news because they are having now a special offer of Php69.75 only! How cool is that eh?

I like:

... 100% No Harmful Chemicals.

... 99.85% Natural Ingredients.

... It has a citrus scent.

... Natural, gentle scrubs & beads.

... Clear bottle packaging .

... Clear content.

... It minimize shine on my face.

... It dries up pimples fast.

... It dispense just the right amount from the bottle.

I don't like:

... Hard to shake when it was still full.

Jenniya Say:

I love that this facial wash is clear and it housed in a transparent bottle. When I saw the green scrubs which are bamboo scrubs & loofah and the white micro beads which are sugar beets & aloe vera, I suddenly imagined how good it feels to get gently scrubbed by it especially that it is natural. I am fond of using products with beads, so I was sold. Actually, I always got sold of anything that promise gentle exfoliation.

I am impressed of this facial wash. It leaves a shine-free face after washing. No sign of oil at all. I really felt squeaky-cleaned. The oil starts to appear after an hour but it was lesser than usual. Also I noticed that my face is clearer now, less oilier and it wasn't that nasty to look at when the oil take the stage again to shine. Lol! I think the Vitamin C from the Orange worked well to clear out my skin. And the most amazing thing it did on my skin was it dried up my pimples very fast! You know, I recently had my hair trimmed (slashed-style) and got bangs for a change. Since then, I developed small pimples or rather sharp blemishes on my forehead and on my jaw line and I know it was because of my hair; the tips touches my jaw line as well my bangs touches my forehead. When I started using this Balancing Facial Wash, the pimples dried up very fast and vanished in 2 days. Of course, I managed my hair away from my jaw line and I clipped my bangs, too, and that helps anyway.

I used this facial wash 2 times a day; morning and at night. The pea-sized amount is enough for the face and neck. I wet my face first and squeeze out the product onto my palm. I apply the product onto my nose, cheeks, forehead, chin and my neck. Then, I gently massage it in circular motion. The watery-gel texture turned into a thin foam. The green scrubs and white beads are very gentle onto skin I swear. And the scent? I could not help myself but sniff the sweet and refreshing citrus scent of it. I have used this for about 2 weeks now and I never had a break-out yet (crossing fingers not to happen please). I think this product suit my skin. And oh, as far as I remembered, this is my first natural product I've ever used to my skin specifically to my face. Because of this good experience, I got curious and wanted to know more about natural products. Good thing, my curiosity has been answered by browsing Human Heart Nature website and I am satisfied with the knowledge I got. I am amazed of how they make use of nature's best by using natural ingredients in all of their products.

Anyway, I think every product has a downside and this has it but nothing major; just pretty minor. It's hard to shake the bottle when it was full; it created a lot of tiny bubbles. The white beads that settled at the bottom didn't moved at all even I shook it hard. But when I've consumed about 15% of the bottle which gave enough space and air in the bottle, I was able to shake it and finally, the beads at the bottom went up and floated together with the green scrubs.


Jenniya rate this product:
4.5 out of 5. Good.

I also wanted to try the Balancing Face Toner but it was out of stock the same time I bought the facial wash. You can buy Human Heart Nature products in Beauty Bar branches or buy directly from the Human Heart Nature online store. To know more about their products, click here and here.

Have you tried this product? 

XX,

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Review: Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Srub

It's been ages since I last posted a product review. As I've mentioned in my previous post, my blog has been quiet for about 6 months. Anyway, I am here again to give a review to a certain product that I've purchased last November 2012. Yes, you read it right. I am giving a review post after 2 months of using this product. I think I had enough observation to write down on how this product worked on me.

As a natural-born Morena (brown skin), I've always wanted to have a lighter complexion. When I was younger, I envy those girls that blessed with lighter skin. That's why I get obsessed with whitening lotions when I was in high school and college. When I was already working and I've been shut-in in an air-conditioned facility everyday, my skin got lighter. Hallelujah! But then, I quit the corporate world and went freelance, so I had more time travelling and hitting the beach, hence, more exposure to the sun. I returned to my old Morena complexion.

My husband is the one that always boost up my confidence. He said I am not missing something just because I am Morena. He's totally right. He always made me feel I'm beautiful (I know in his eyes only) and that he is lucky to have me. Though I am not that conscious anymore, I still can't help myself to buy products that promise whitening. I just cannot drop it. Though I am not hoping to have whiter skin anymore, I still hope my dark areas to even out especially my knees. Some time last year, I saw tarpaulins of Solenn Heusaff showing off her smooth skin and white armpit at the perimeters of Unilab and there's no way I cannot see it everyday as that's the only road we take every time we go to Ortigas Center. I noted the product she's endorsing and it was Asian Secrets Lulur. I never had tried one when it was launched here in the Philippines last 2010. Maybe because I was overwhelmed by my hubby's boosting technique. Haha. Last November 2012, when I bought groceries in SM Supermarket, I saw Lulur. After seeing the price, I didn't have second thought but grabbed one (1) tub right away.

Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesion Whitening Body Scrub

With Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract

According to its label:

"Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Body Scrub is a beauty treatment which originated from the royal palaces of Java, Indonesia and inspired by the ritual called Lulur. Lulur was originally intended for the bride-to-be in order to beautify, smoothen, whiten her skin before the wedding day.

The Benifits of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub

• Lulur beads gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give it a radiant glow.
• Frequent usage reduces skin pigmentation and evens out skin tone by getting rid of dark patches, especially in areas prone to darkening like elbows, knees, armpits and the area between the thighs.
• Contains Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract to help whiten skin.
• It also moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent."

Asian Secrets Lulur is available in 2 sizes (250g & 135g) and also available in 3 variants - Green Tea & Vit.E, Licorice & Mulberry, and Seaweed & Vit. E. I got the big one and it costs PhP 130.00 only. I picked Licorice and Mulberry Leaf Extract variant. I forgot to take photo of the content when I bought it but trust me it was full. I've been using Lulur since I bought it last November 2012, hence, what's left now is only about 25%.

Jenniya's view

I like: 

• The consistency is very rich and creamy. It is like a cream lotion when applied to skin.
• Unlike other scrubs that claim, Lulur is not watery.The soft, creamy consistency is a bit deceiving because you cannot see the beads in a glance but wait until you finally scrub the product onto your skin. You will feel that the product is really on to do its job. It is rich in beads. A scrub indeed.
• I really like the scent. It's just heavenly. My husband loves it, too. Aside from it made the bathroom smells lovely, the scent stays on your skin until the next day. I used it at night times only.
• The cap of the jar is easy to open.
• I love how it nourishes the skin while scrubbing.
• It gives you an instant smooth finish after you wash. You'll feel you got squeaky-cleaned.

I don't like:

• I cannot think of any that I dislike about this product.

Jenniya say:

I used it first on my knees. I noticed it really made my knees a little lighter. I was very happy. On the first month, I religiously used it twice a week on my body (except my neck) especially the knees, elbow and singit. But on the second month, I noticed that my knees are not getting any lighter anymore. Maybe because that's the extent the product can do with my Morena skin. Lol! It lightens my tan lines especially the bottom part (my butt). My tan does not fade away that easily but I was surprised that the harsh edges of my tan line are gradually fading when I scrub it off with Lulur. 

I scrub it to my desired areas before I take a shower. If I am not lazy, I'll scrub it all over my body but most of the time, I just scrub it to my problem areas. If I see that the scrub is nearly getting dry while scrubbing, that's the time I will stop because it will wear off your skin. I was hurt the first time I used it on my knees. I got carried away scrubbing. Haha! I just noticed the bruise when I washed it off with water. As I've said, it is very rich in beads, so, be gentle on scrubbing especially on your armpit.

I cannot show you a "Before & After" shots because I know the photo can't give justice. The lightening effect on me isn't that noticeable but I am not disappointed because I know the product does it job however. Also I am used of this. I really cannot get fairer 3-4 times lighter from my Morena complexion. So, a light result would do for me. I am satisfied with the instant smoothness it gives to my skin every time I use it. The try really is worth it. 

Jenniya rates: 

4.5 out of 5.

Asian Secrets Lulur Indonesian Whitening Scrub is available in Watsons and all SM Supermarket.

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Review: AHAVA Hand & Foot Cream

Hi everyone! Today, I am posting a review for this particular product which I believe one of the expensive hand and foot creams out there. I'd set one week on trying this product and I think I've had enough to say for a review. Honestly, I still have Dove Beauty Cream and Dove Intensive-Moisturizing Cream sent to us by my brother working abroad. Since I still have a lot, sometimes it makes me just lazy to use them.

I am not that fond of creams especially hand & foot creams. I am contented with a body lotion that I use everyday after bath and sometimes if I get miraculously diligent, I gave my feet a quick foot scrub done at home by myself.

Months ago, my client gave me a present when he got back from Israel. It's AHAVA. He said that AHAVA's main ingredient is the Dead Sea Minerals. He even asked me if I know or heard about it. I honestly said no. So, he said that they have in Israel that kind of sea - a Dead Sea. He said that Dead Sea is the lowest surface on earth. I was just listening to him and that term: "lowest surface on earth" really gotten into my mind. When I got home, I goggled Dead Sea. And yeah, whatever my client have told me are all true. Please click here for Dead Sea wiki.

Moving on, I got very excited and was very thankful for the present. I heard that AHAVA is the brand usually used in spas. Also I know that the prices of AHAVA products are real steep. If I'm not wrong, their hand & foot creams costs nearly a thousand pesos more or less for a tube of 100 ml. from our local malls.

AHAVA Leave-on Dead Sea Mud Duo

Dermud Intensive Hand & Foot Cream

Excuse my ignorance but I just knew about these Dead Sea minerals when I finally have AHAVA on hand. I got very curious about it and here's more info about Dead Sea minerals from AHAVA website.

It is plain cream color when I squeezed it out from the tube.

I first tried their hand cream.

I put on the product that I've squeezed-out from the tube.

I applied it on my left hand only just like a regular lotion. Oh my gosh! It is creamy and richly concentrated. A little amount goes a long way. 

The AHAVA hand cream absorbs quickly and completely well on my skin in just seconds right after I have evenly applied it onto my hand. It feels so light-weight. Yes, it is not heavy unlike the other creams when applied. It's not greasy or sticky at all. I love it! 

I noticed that my hand looked like it's sweating but when I touch it; it was just silky-smooth. I hope the photo above can justify it. Can you see it gives my hand looking silky? In person, it looks real silky. I can't help but pinched my own hand. Lols! 

The scent is very nice, too. Though I really cannot explain how the scent is but the scent reminds me of Johnsons&Johnsons body talc powder. When I washed my hand after an hours, my hand was still soft. It just proves that the product absorbed deeply onto my skin that it will not gone just easily. Oh well, quality really has a price!

Then, I tried their foot cream.

I squeezed-out from the tube a little more amount. Of course, my feet is 10 times disastrous than my hand. Lols! 

As the product's direction said, I massaged the foot cream on my feet until it fully absorbs. I focused on my heels down to my soles and in-between of my toes. 

I noticed that the foot cream is richer and creamier or is it just because I applied a generous amount? It was just a minute when the product totally absorbs onto my skin, then I stopped massaging it. I did feel a little weight on my feet but it slowly faded away. I felt the same light-weight effect after a couple of minutes. My heels are so soft and very smooth to touch. Definitely the same effect I had with their hand cream.

If you look at it very closely, it leaves my foot looking silky, too. 

My feet feel rejuvenated!

My initial application of the foot cream was during the night and I have it washed midday of the next day. It was still soft even after wash. 

Now, I discovered another alternative for my foot spa. Our feet worked hard all day long so it really deserves pampering. If I need to relax my feet in an instant without doing the very tiring procedures from soaking my feet up to last step of moisturizing it; a tube of AHAVA foot cream will save me. But if I need an extra pampering for my feet, I would still do the process especially the exfoliating like getting rid of my calluses. 

Until my next post beauties.

XX,

iamjenniya

Product Review: CARMEX Moisturising Lip Balm

How do you keep your lips soft and supple?

I have natural wrinkled lips. Mine has these obvious lines. That's why I can't leave home without putting on lipstick to cover my lip's imperfections. I'm using petroleum jelly to moisturize it and whenever I feel that my lips are getting too dry (I have lots of big jars of it given to me by my brother from KSA). But just 2 weeks ago when I bought matte lipsticks that I was obliged to apply petroleum jelly from time to time (of course I'm just doing it if I'm just home). Matte lipsticks has dry formulas and literally, it can make your lips dry so whenever you are going to use mattes then you should apply lip balms or in my case, I used petroleum jelly prior to application of any matte lipsticks. But honestly, I am not fond of its smell; it smells gas. And I am not fond either of usual lip balms with tints.

I've read about Carmex lip balm. They said it's the best lip balm. I've read a lot of it from the other beauty bloggers so I think of giving a try this lip balm but I don't know where to buy it because I don't see it in any Watsons store. But last weekend, my hubby and I were in Greenbelt to watch movie and I was very happy to see a very big advertisement of the Carmex in the window glass of First Aid store. It was beside the Power MAC Centre near the escalator.

 

Of course, I didn't let the chance passed and I went inside the store. I discovered that Carmex lip balm has 3 different packaging: a stick, a tube and a jar; all priced at P99.75 only.

I opted to get one in jar because I used lip balm when I'm just home. I don't use it when I'm out because I always have my lipstick on. Plus, this one in jar contains a lot more product so you get the most of your money's value.

By the way, when I was there standing in front of the lip balms section, there was this scent that I fell in love with (I can't figure out what scent it is when I was there) and I thought of maybe that came from the other lip balm brands with lots of varieties of flavours. It was when I got home when I realized that the scent was actually from the Carmex that I bought. It has a Vanilla scent. I never thought it has vanilla fragrance because it never stated in the top label that it is flavored or what but just "original formula", that's it. But if you scrutinize the ingredients, it stated there it has Vanillin and fragrance.

When I first opened the jar, I smelled two; a mixed of Vanilla and Menthol. I use my pinky to get product's amount and applied onto my lips. I slowly felt the tingling effect right after. I just continued applying more of the product on. Then, I know that the menthol was evenly distributing to each of the affected areas because the tingling sensation intensifies even more. Then, after a minute my lips got numb and I feel that my lips pouted; like I was imagining I have very full lips like Angelina Jolie, lols! I was scared. I thought I may be allergic to their ingredients. But then, the tingling effect and numbness was slowly fading and gone after 10-12 minutes. I guess that is how it works. I mean, that is how this Carmex lip balm relieves dry lips. Also, Carmex will leave you sheen and last longer than of petroleum jelly that gets dried up on the lips after an hour.

 

First application - See how how wrinkled my lips are? I applied a generous amount using my finger. I love that it's colorless. Plus points for me.

After 6 hours, I applied again before going to bed. The photo above was taken after 11 hours from my last application, my lips were obviously soft; not dry. It moisturized my lips very well, agree? The lines got minimized. See the big change within 24 hours? Woaah!

I still feel the same tingling effect when I had my 2nd and 3rd application but no more numbness. It is because of the menthol but not too long and it always faded. I think you will feel these effects every time you use the product. I can say my lips are now better than before. Well, the photo speaks for it.

For now, I love this Carmex lip balm. I know, it's too early for the verdict but this product is really amazing! This product works with me. Yey! I have read some blog post that this product didn't work with them. I will edit this post in the future and add if I have additional pros and cons about this product.

Until my next post beauties.

Much love,

Jenniya

Hair Care: L'Oreal Elseve Smooth Intense Nutri-Smoothing Mask

Remember this post? So you think I religiously did it, huh? Sorry I didn't coz I should have finished that one (1) tub in 3-4 months only but hey, I'm just about to finish my tub only this month hehehe. One (1) more used then I'm done with the tub. Yes, and I'm feeling guilty of not taking special care to my hair. I am lazy dog!

I bought a new L'Oreal Elseve Smooth Intense Nutri-Smoothing Mask. Do you know how much is it now? It is only PhP250.00 compared to my last purchased which is PhP375.00. Good buy eh?

I saved PhP125.00. Yey!

I asked the SA (Sales Assistant) why it is cheaper now, she just said it is because they changed the packaging. Lols! Is she pulling my leg? What a nice answer eh? It's like asking her name and answered she's 21 years old hehehe. Anyway, sometimes it pays if you tried it yourself the product na lang. I'm just confused what the sudden drop of the price is and I can't avoid thinking if it is the same content of the tub. I've checked the ingredients, labels, etc. and nothing changed though. It is only the packaging.

Left: New packaging. Right: Old packaging.

This is to compare the old packaging to the new one. You should notice that the color of the new packaging is darker. Plus, the Anti-Frizz Mask was changed to Nutri-Smoothing Mask. It has the same job though.

I really love the scent.

Yey! I realized that my hair grown long unnoticeable. Uh-oh, L'Oreal has nothing to do if my hair grows fast or slow, lols! I must say how L'Oreal works on my hair. 

Likes:

o It has heaven scent.

o Does its job really well.

o Got results in just first application.

o Really has smooth hair after it dries.

o Hair smoothness lasted in one (1) week.

Dislikes:

o It makes my scalp itchy in the 1st and 2nd day after wash.

o It caused me dandruff from 1st to 2nd day after wash.

o My hair feels heavy in the 1st day after wash.

Verdict:

o I love it. I can stand with the itch. It just occurs very seldom in a day though. I will not get tired of using this product.

How about you? Are you doing also a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) treatment to your hair at home? By the way, I used it once a week but sometimes once in every 2 weeks. Depends if I'm not getting lazy hehehe. It is applied like a conditioner. After shampooing and rinsing your hair, squeeze out the water excess from your hair or you can dampen it with a towel then applied an ample amount. Leave it for 2-3 minutes as instructed in the tub but what I always do is leaving it for 10 minutes hehehe, then rinse off. Well, nothing harm happened to my hair though.

Smile always and stay tuned.

XX,

Jenniya

It's Mud Masque Time!

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque says: 

"Treat yourself to a mud masque with a difference. Rich in natural ingredients, this deep cleansing chocolate mud masque will help to unclog pores, allowing impurities to be drawn out. 

Coupled with the skin healing properties of Dead Sea Salt, and the moisturizing benefits of Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter, you will be left with renewed, re-hydrated and younger looking skin".

 Price: Php 79.75 only

Today, I didn't eat my chocolate but I've put it on over my face instead. Lol! Remember this post? Yeah, I finally gave it a test and here is my experience with Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque. 

Beware of the photos ahead.

When I opened the sachet of this mud masque, the aroma was so very sweet. So yummy scent that I wanted to eat it hehehe. It smells like a real chocolate I swear! I want to lick it, lol! The content was really like a chocolate, it's so soft and very easy to apply on the face. See?

  

Then, I let it dry on my face for 15 minutes and washed it after wards.

The result:

I have smooth skin after.

My skin looks visibly clean.

Minimal oil appearance after 3 hours.

Jenniya says:

I love this mud masque. The chocolatey-look and texture content is really fun to spread over my face and I love most especially its chocolate scent. It makes me crave for my favorite chocolates, lol! I love how it works on my pores, the result is visible after washing. 

I craved for ice cream after. Lol!

Stay pretty!

XX, 

Jenniya

It's Hair Care Time with L'OREAL

I got my hair treated in a salon a week before my hubby's sister's wedding (March 25). I'm so happy with the result. I got a very smooth and shiny hair. I paid P699.00 for the treatment. But my lovely hair lost the applied treatment and lost the hair moisture & shine when we hit the beach for 5 days in Puerto Galera last March 28- April 1.

I noticed that since we got home from the beach, my hair is very dry now and frizzy. Yeah, the beach really damaged my hair. If I will get this treated in a salon, it will cost me much again. So, I went to Watson's and checked out on their hair treatments. I've seen this L’Oreal Elseve Smooth Intense Anti-Frizz Mask.

In the label, it’s indicated that it treats dry, frizzy and rebellious hair. I compared other hair treatments that are inexpensive over L’Oreal but I end up buying L’Oreal. Anyway, it's the brand, no question for that. Let's see!

P375.00 - 200 ml. This product is promising to calm, nourish and smooth-en your hair.

I'm so excited to use it and so, I get showered when I got home. After shampooing my hair and squeezed out the excess water and dampened my hair a little, I scooped an ample amount (as seen on the photo) using a spatula from the tub, pressed my both palms to scattered it, then applied it to my hair just like an ordinary conditioner. Massage it to my scalp gently. I put on more amounts to the tips of my hair. I leaved it on for 2 minutes and rinsed it. My hair is so soft and I really love touching it while rinsing. The scent? Oh, I love it!

I dried up my hair in front of the electric fan using a comb. Wow! I'm so happy with the result. My hair is not dry anymore! Yeah, I got results on my first time of using. See my photos below: 

with flash                       without flash

Hahaha... I don't know why my hair in the first photo looks brownish maybe because of the flash. My hubs said my hair get shiny and very smooth. Yay! He loves touching it, too! I will use this once a week and will give updates and results after a month.

XX,

Jenniya