Hair Story | Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color.

Surprise, surprise! I actually found the time to update this blog. I have been neglecting it for waaaay too long - but not without a reason, of course.

As I have mentioned in my Facebook page, my son's school activities have taken up most of my time. And with all the stuff that he's doing at school, plus his karate training during Saturdays, I don't even have the time to catch up on my Korean dramas (and you know how my day can never be complete without watching an episode or two of these Kdramas!), let alone catch up on my blog backlog. Hopefully, I will be able to get a one or two more blog posts up within this week, with the Eid ul Adha holiday coming up.

But first things first. Let me first share with you what happened last weekend (aside from Alden Richards and Yaya Dub and their most awaited date - yes, I'm a fan). I colored my hair again, and as always, in DIY-fashion.

Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color.

This time around, I used the Camellia Bubble Hair Color from Innisfree, which I purchased for Php 295 from Kkochipida. There are no Innisfree stores here in the Philippines, so I usually shop for their products online. That, or my husband buys them for me. Haha. ;)

Hangul text at the back of the box.

Moving on, there are four shades to choose from in the Innisfree Camellia Bubble Hair Color Line, and the one that I got is #4 Burgundy Red.

Shade reference at the side panel.

Inside the box, you'll find the following: a pack of Coloring Solution (1), a bottle of Liquid Solution (2), two sachets of Hair Treatment (3), a cape, a pair of gloves, and an instruction booklet.

Unboxing.

The instructions are written in Hangul, and comes with illustrations for the benefit of those who can't read Korean (me included).

You're in luck if you can read Hangul.

Otherwise, you can just deduce from these illustrations. ;)

So here's what I did:

1. Wear the cape and latex gloves.
2. Pour the Coloring Solution inside the pump bottle.
3. Tilt the bottle from side to side so that it mixes with the Liquid Solution inside the bottle. Do not shake the bottle, as it may become too foamy to pump out.
4. Pump out the foamy mixture and apply it on your hair.
5. Leave it on for about 20-40 minutes. 
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Apply the Hair Treatment next.
8. Leave it on your hair for at least five to ten minutes.
9. Rinse.

Here's how the bubble foam looks like. It has a mild, floral scent, which I reckon comes from the camellia oil.

Grimace? :)

Like most Innisfree products, this Bubble Hair Color also has the 4-Free System. Meaning, it is free from ammonia, tar, silicone, and mineral oil. Plus points for being chemical-free!

Finally, here's how my experiment turned out.

Before.

After.

From the 'after' photo, it may seem like my roots were not colored properly. In actual, however, it did a pretty good job of coloring my hair. Totally digging the soft, pinkish red shade! :)

My only gripe? The color bleeds like crazy!

I dyed my hair last Sunday, and the color still bleeds even after two days of washing! I've tried several brands of bubble hair coloring before, but this is the first time that I've experienced excessive bleeding. I couldn't even wear light-colored tops, out of fear of staining my clothes. Here's hoping that there will be no more bleeding when I wash my hair tomorrow. Fingers crossed. ;)

Spotlight | Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist.

After having discovered the wonders of face mists about a year ago, it has become a habit to bring a bottle (or can) in my purse wherever I go. My current favorite is the Green Tea Mineral Mist by Innisfree.

Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist.

A brand made even popular by its endorser, the Prince of Asia Lee Min Ho, Innisfree also takes pride in being one of the most environment-friendly skincare brands in Korea with the use of organic ingredients for their products and eco-friendly materials for their packaging.

A product of Jeju Island! :)

Case in point, the 4-Free system, as indicated in this Green Tea Mineral Mist. The 4-Free system means this product is free from these four ingredients are harmful to the skin - ethanol, artificial dye, animal material, and mineral oil.

4-Free System.

Now here's a brief description of the product which I stumbled upon on the web:

"Enriched with Green Tea and Green Complex from Jeju island, Green Tea Mineral Mist revives dry, stressed skin by supplying abundant moisture. Formulated with moisture from our freshly-squeezed green tea, this hypoallergenic and ethanol-free facial mist instantly replenishes moisture to your thirsty skin."

Made with organic Jeju green tea.

Grown in healthy, volcanic soil, the green tea from Jeju Island is known for its pure quality and its richness in amino acids and minerals that help keep the skin hydrated. In addition to the organic green tea water,  this product also contains panthenol which encourages cell growth and the production of moisture.

Green Complex.

To use, hold the can a few centimeters away from the face, then spray with your eyes closed. Afterwards, gently pat your face for better product absorption.

Spritz!

I love the cool, refreshing feeling I get each time I spray this mist on my face. And I love how this product leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth afterwards. It's light and non-sticky, and the scent is amazing, too - fresh and sweet, yet very subtle. 

A spritz or two to get me through the hot summer day.

Spray this on your bare face to give your skin a nice, healthy glow. Or you can spray this over makeup for that instant dewy effect on the skin. And because the product dries quickly, you need not worry about your mascara running or your foundation caking. 

Here's how the product looks like when sprayed on the skin.

And how your skin looks like afterwards.

My only gripe about this product is the nozzle. It doesn't spray as fine as other face mists that I've tried, and the nozzle is a bit hard to control. I usually end up with a bit of white residue on my face, but nothing a good pat (or a dab with a tissue) can't fix.

What I love:

- Handy, travel-friendly packaging.

- Made with natural ingredients.

- Chemical-free.

- Light and non-sticky.

- Easily absorbed by the skin.

- Makes the skin feel cool and refreshed.

- Moisturizes the skin.

- The scent.

- Hypoallergenic; safe for sensitive skin.

- Affordable price.

What you might not like:

-  The nozzle is a tad difficult to control.

- Not locally available, so I purchased mine online.

After spraying my face with some Green Tea goodness. :)
Products Used:
FACE: Etude House House Beauty Shot Face Blur,
The Saem Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream,
Benefit Erase Paste in Medium.
EYES: Shiseido Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
K-Palette Real Lasting Micro Eyeliner in Black,
Forever 21 Love & Beauty Eyeliner Pencil in Brown,
Missha Viewer 270 HD Lash Curl Mascara.
CHEEKS: Tony Moly Cristal Blusher in Pleasure Peach.
LIPS: Laneige Silk Intense Lipstick in Beige Chiffon.

The Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist comes in two sizes - 50 mL and 150 mL. I bought my 50 mL can from Kkochipida for only Php 195. I'm thinking of buying asking the husband to buy the bigger size next time, and I reckon it won't be long before I do he does. I checked the price on Emart, and the 150 mL bottle sells for 11000 Korean won (around $10 or Php 450).

Are you a fan of face mists, too? Which brand is your favorite? :)

Pucker Up! | Peripera Frozen Magic Glam Tint.

Unless you're living under a rock, then you probably know which 'Frozen' I'm talking about. Yes, it's Disney's 2013 animated movie that took the world by storm. I personally love this movie, and so does every little girl in this planet.

Thus, when news broke out that Korean makeup brand Peripera would be releasing a collection in collaboration with Disney's Frozen, I made a resolve to get a hold of the Powder Pact (which features Olaf) and the Glam Tints (which features the sisters, Anna and Elsa). I'll do a review of the Powder Pact later on (because I still can't bear to ruin the image of Olaf embossed on the powder itself), but for now let me show the cuteness that is the Magic Glam Tint. Or tints, for that matter. :)

Peripera x Frozen Magic Glam Tint.

Inspired by Elsa and Anna, the Magic Glam Tint is available in two shades and comes in a super cute packaging. Seriously, I'd buy these for the packaging alone. Haha! :)

Inspired by Elsa.

Inspired by Anna.

Magic Glam.

Elsa and Anna appear on the outer box, as well as on the cap of each of the lip tints. And on the side, there's Olaf - the adorable snowman who likes warm hugs.

OLAAAAAAAAAAAAF! :)

The lip tints come in plastic tubes with an easy-to-use doe-foot applicator. The formula is lightweight and glides on your lips like a dream. It has a soft gel-like texture, which feels neither dry nor sticky on the lips. The lip tints also have a nice, fruity scent, which aren't exactly subtle. If you don't like scented lip products, then that might put you off.

#1 Let it Go and #2 I'm Happy, Kristoff.

Both shades have a glossy finish, are highly pigmented, and have a nice color payoff. #1 Let it Go is a bright, gorgeous shade of fuchsia, while #2 I'm Happy, Kristoff is a lovely shade of coral that's perfect for the summer.

#1 on the left, #2 on the right.

These lip tints have impressive staying power - especially Elsa's shade which wears well through eating and drinking, and can last practically the entire day. As for Anna's shade, I was able to wear it for around 6 hours straight. 

Eight hours after swatching...

Finally, here's how the tints look like when worn.

#1 Let it Go.

Wearing Elsa.

#2 I'm Happy, Kristoff.

Wearing Anna.

Available for a limited time only, the Peripera x Frozen Magic Glam Tint sells for around 8000 Korean won (that's about $7 or Php 300 when converted). I got mine for only Php 285 each from Kkochi Pida!

Hair Story | The Face Shop Mild Bubble Hair Color in Orange Brown.

If you're a follower of this blog, then I guess you pretty much know about my adventures with DIY hair coloring. I've tried Japanese brand Palty, various shades of Etude House's Bubble Hair Coloring, and even Tony Moly's Hair Color Cream.

This time around, I'm giving The Face Shop's Mild Bubble Hair Color a try. I got this for Php 345 (around $8 or 8000 Korean won) from Kkochi Pida, the same online store where I got my Etude House Minnie Kissing Lips.

Suzy for The Face Shop! :)

Hangul text at the back.

Truth be told, I never knew The Face Shop had bubble hair coloring until I saw it on Kkochi Pida's page. I haven't seen this on The Face Shop website, and the local Face Shop branch does not have this in stock either. Stumbling upon this product was like a eureka moment for me, lol.

Shade reference at the side panel.

Now here's what's inside the box - a pump bottle, two plastic packs (one contains the dye, while the other is the oxidizing agent), a sachet of hair treatment, a pair of gloves, and an instruction leaflet written entirely in Hangul.

What's inside.

If you've tried bubble hair coloring before, you wouldn't have a hard time figuring out what to do even if the instructions on the leaflet (and on the box) are written in Hangul.

Illustrations on the leaflet.

For first-timers, here's what you need to do. First, wear the cape and gloves.

Latex gloves and plastic cape.

 Pour the contents of pack number 1 and pack number 2 inside the pump bottle.

Pack 1 (oxidizing agent) and Pack 2 (dye).

Mix the solution by tilting the bottle from side to side. Do not shake the bottle!

Pump bottle.

Pump out the foamy mixture and apply it on your hair. Leave it on for 20-40 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

Hair treatment.

Apply the hair treatment next. Leave it on your hair for five the ten minutes before washing it off.

Now here are the before and after shots of my hair.

From black...

To somewhat medium brown.

The orange is prominent at the tips.
And yeah, my prescription lens are that thick. 

After rinsing the colored gunk off my hair, my initial reaction was, "Wow, this stuff doesn't dry my hair! It doesn't smell bad, either!" And then I looked at the bathroom mirror and went, "Oh my, it doesn't work!" Because from what I saw, my hair still looked black. Or so I thought.

The following morning, I was relieved to see that my hair color seemed to have lighten a bit. These 'after' photos were actually taken about 18 hours after my DIY project. And from what I've observed, it takes about 24-48 hours for the color to really 'pop'.

It's been two days since, and I'm happy to say that my hair has turned into a softer shade of brown with a hint of orange to it. :)

What I love:

- Easy to use (despite the Hangul instructions).

- Doesn't leave your hair stiff and dry.

- No overpowering chemical scent.

- Treatment cream smells really good, plus it makes the hair smooth and shiny.

- Affordable price.

- Several shades to choose from.

- It works! (After all, haha!)

What you might not like:

- Not available locally, methinks. (Because it's not available in TFS' branch here in my area.)

Have you tried this hair coloring before? How was your experience? :)

Spotlight | Etude House Minnie Kissing Lips in Minnie Red.

When news broke out last year that Etude House and Disney will be teaming up for a limited edition makeup line, I was ecstatic. And when I first caught a glimpse of the entire collection, I made a resolve to get a hold of at least one or two of those xoxo Minnie products.

And that I did. I got me one of those lipsticks, thanks to Charmaine of Kkochi Pida.

Minnie Kissing Lips!

There are actually two shades in the Minnie Kissing Lips line - #1 Minnie Red and #2 Bubble Pink. I have the #1 shade, and I hope I can add the #2 shade in my collection soon.

Minnie Kissing Lips #1 - Minnie Red.

Minnie Red.

A moisturizing cream lipstick, Minnie Red has a lightweight feel that keeps the lips soft and hydrated. It has a solid red color with a hint of luminous shine. The color is buildable, and has an opaque finish.

Left, one swipe. Right, two swipes.

Staying power is a good five hours, with a bit of drinking or eating. I don't mind retouching my lips though, as I love the mild scent of this lipstick, and how it glides on my lips like a dream. And the uber cute packaging plus the bold red color get a lot of attention in the powder room. Haha!

Etude x Disney = adorable! :)

Here's how the lipstick looks like when worn.

Minnie Red on my lips.

What I love:

- The super cute packaging.

- Lightweight, creamy formula.

- Easy to apply.

- Moisturizes the lips.

- Buildable coverage.

- Great color pay-off.

- Stays on for at least five hours.

- Affordable price. (9000 Korean won, approximately $9)

What you might not like:

- Available only in Korea.

And here's the obligatory selfie to complete this post. 

Products used:
FACE: The Saem Gem Miracle Black Pearl O2 CC Cream,
Benefit Erase Paste in Medium.
EYES: Ever Bilena Eyebrow Pencil in Brown,
Tony Moly Lovely Eyeliner Pencil in True Black,
Fairy Drops Volume Burst Mascara.
CHEEKS: Tony Moly Cristal Blusher in Pleasure Peach.
LIPS: Etude House Minnie Kissing Lips in Minnie Red.
 

Have a wonderful week everyone, and do check out my ongoing giveaway!