Collective Hauls, Swatches + Reviews

Hellos! Just wanted to share some items I bought over some time but never had the time to post it here.

 Let’s start with Makeup products:

1)      ELF Studio Golden Bronzer

·   I forgot the exact price but this is less than PHP300 (around USD6)

·   This actually is my fourth palette because I lost the first one and the 2^nd and 3^rd I accidentally dropped it on the floor resulting to a damage and broken palette =(

·   It contains 4 shades and I get to use all four shades most of the time

·   Some people find it too shimmery, but not for me as I find the bronzer really prefect for contouring and the blush really great for a natural pinkish look!

·   I find this really multi-purpose as I use some of the shades for eyebrow shading and lining the eyes too

·   It is a bit sheer but I actually prefer sheer and subtle bronzer compared to overly pigmented shade because it gives you a much natural illusion

·   Been using this for more than a year and this is still my HG Bronzer ever

2)      ELF Brightening Eye Shadow #11006

·   I bought this at around PHP125 but I saw this only USD1 at ELF site

·   The is a pretty tiny palette but since all four shades are shimmery I think the amount provided is just adequate

·   All shades are really pretty especially for brightening purpose as they are quite glowy and sparkling

·   Ideal use for night events and parties ^_~

3)      ELF Eyeshadow compact in Natural #11012

·   This is around PHP275 but ELF website sold this for only USD3

·   Pigmentation is acceptable and it doesn’t appear chalky or had any fallout

·   Overall, loving this simple compact palette for everyday on-the-go

4)      Ever Bilena:  EXTREME Lipstick Pink -A- Boo

·   Shade is a bit sheer but its totally buildable and appears nicely on lips

·   Smells super sweet like a cotton candy and gives lips a dewy look

Now, onto Facial Cleansers:

1)      St. Ives: Moisturizing Olive Cleanser                              USD 6

·   Bought this and used it as my 1^st step cleansing but it leaves my skin oily and does not really cleanses well enough

·   If you have oily combination skin, best to skip this as this would make skin more oily >_<

2)      Alba Botanica: Natural Even Advanced Sea Mineral Cleansing Gel           USD 10

·   Lather well enough and cleanses skin thoroughly

·   Stings eyes

·   My skin reacted quite badly on this as it made my skin develop some rashes and cystic acne! (talk about having a certified organice ingredients!)

Moving on with Hair Care products: Shampoos

1)      PALMERS: Olive Oil Shampoo          USD 5.59

·   I have dry scalp and frizzy hair and I absolutely love how this shampoo makes my hair softer and smoother

·   I am quite diligent in choosing my shampoo because one of the reason why I broke out badly before is due to the harsh shampoo I am using. This shampoo is safe for acne-prone as it doesn’t trigger any breakouts while using this

2)      JASON: Fragrance Free Shampoo             USD 8.92

·   Comes in a transparent gel type consistency and doesn’t lather much

·   It makes my hair dry and tangled

3)      JASON: Dandruff Relief Shampoo                USD 10.87

·   Smells a bit strong similar to a minty scent

·   Comes in light green liquidity consistency and doesn’t lather much

·   Scalp will feel cool and fresh

·   My hair is not that itchy anymore and dandruff has been reduced (but still tend to have some)

Lastly, SkinCare Products:

1)      Vaseline: Lip Theraphy Petroleum Jelly          USD 1.66

·   Keeps my dry and cracked lip super moisturized and healthy looking

·   I also use this on my Eczema attack and it works super well as it helps heal my eczema

2)      The Body Shop: Aloe Soothing Day Cream

·   This was a sample size and was given to me by The Body Shop

·   I use this mainly on my Eczema attack and it works pretty ok but I prefer the Vaseline more as it provides more moisture

·   It did hurt a bit on my first application since my Eczema is all sore and swollen

·   It does help minimize the redness but the dryness on skin is still there

That’s all for the collective hauls and reviews! Any product you have tried above? Share your experience! ^_~