Category: Girl Stuffs

I got Klorane Strengthening, Detangling Balm with Quinine & Vitamin B last year from Singapore. My sis bought some skincare products and this was one of the samples they gave her.

Klorane quinquina extract
The quinquina is a tree which originates from South America. The extract from its bark contains quinine, which is well-known for its fortifying properties. The researchers at Klorane Laboratories have selected an extract of red quinquina due to its particularly high content of quinine, which has a stimulating action on the hair bulb and in turn strengthens the hair.

Smell: It’s so strong, very creamy smell, don’t know how to explain. It smelt some sort of like heavily scented lotion or deodorant. Even it’s sealed, I could smell the smell already. I guess the smell was the quinquina smell. It’s not offensive, it’s just not the kind of smell I like.

Texture: It’s similar to your usual hair conditioner.

Effect: The effect was immediate. My hair felt so soft and shinier than it used to and so much easier to maintain until the next wash. My curls were quite defined too.

Downside: The smell was strong! It was there until my next hair wash. I don’t really like the smell. It’s hard to rinse off.

Will I buy?: I don’t think I’ve seen it in the market. I have no idea how much this thing costs. If not for the smell, I would consider getting it. Did a rough search online, the price stated was USD14 for 150ml. Hmm… A bit way out of my budget though.

Used TERRE & MER Vital Cream with Organic Olive Leaf for a week plus. Here’s the review of the cream.

TERRE & MER by THALGO is an ECO-CITIZEN and ECO-DESIGNED range. THE FORMULAS are more than 99% natural, are certified Organic by ECOCERT and comply with the COSMEBIO (World-renowned with a presence in 40 countries worldwide) charter. The packaging items are made of recyclable plastic (PE, PP), glass and are authorised by ECOCERT. The boxes and leaflets are printed with plant-based inks and are made of cardboard with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label from sustainably managed forests and it does not contain excess filling material.

Daily comfort. This rich cream hydrates and intensely nourishes the skin: Codium fragile, a source of youth, and Organic Olive Leaf extract, combine with the hydra-nourishing power of Organic Sweet Almond Oil and Organic White Lupine extract. The skin is comforted and its suppleness and softness increased.

The smell: Very strong olive smell. It took me quite awhile to get used to the smell, I personally don’t really like the smell of olive but I don’t mind eating it ;p

The texture: It’s quite heavy compare to many other moisturizers that I had tried. It felt oily but not sticky.

The feel: It left a layer of sticky film on my skin, it took quite awhile to absorb. However, once it’s fully absorbed, it’s not that sticky anymore. The skin on my cheeks felt soft and supple but still a bit sticky on my t-zone. All those fine wrinkles were gone too! It plumped up my skin. I was quite surprise with the effect though. I thought it would be much more oilier than TERRE & MER Vital Fluid with Organic Olive Leaf but it’s otherwise. Another thing, it didn’t break me out! It’s very very very suitable for sensitive skin.

The price: I was shocked to find out about the price, it’s too high end for me to use *LOL* RM238 for 50ml.

Will I buy?: It’s only suitable for my cheeks but not other parts of my face. I don’t think I can afford it.

I tried TERRE & MER Vital Fluid with Organic Olive Leaf for about a week. Finally I’m reviewing it.

TERRE & MER by THALGO is an ECO-CITIZEN and ECO-DESIGNED range. THE FORMULAS are more than 99% natural, are certified Organic by ECOCERT and comply with the COSMEBIO (World-renowned with a presence in 40 countries worldwide) charter. The packaging items are made of recyclable plastic (PE, PP), glass and are authorised by ECOCERT. The boxes and leaflets are printed with plant-based inks and are made of cardboard with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label from sustainably managed forests and it does not contain excess filling material.

Moisturise every day. This fluid with a non-oily texture is the everyday skincare step for normal to combination skin. Codium fragile, a source of youth, and Organic Olive Leaf extract increase the moisture level of the epidermis. Your skin is soft and matte.

The smell: Very strong olive smell. It took me quite awhile to get used to the smell, I personally don’t really like the smell of olive but I don’t mind eating it ;p

The texture: It’s quite heavy compare to many other moisturizers that I had tried. It didn’t feel oily but sticky in way when I tried to smooth it on my skin. Despite feeling sticky, it’s quite easy to smooth over the skin.

The feel: It left a layer of sticky film on my skin, it took quite awhile to absorb. However, once it’s fully absorbed, it’s not that sticky anymore and the skin felt soft. As for staying matte, it didn’t really help me stay matte for long hours though. My face got stickier later in the day when my face got oilier. The good thing was it didn’t break me out, so it’s a good sign, it’s organic!

The price: I was shocked to find out about the price, it’s too high end for me to use *LOL* RM238 for 50ml.

Will I buy?: No, I don’t have such money to spare. Also, I don’t think this is suitable for my skin even though it’s stated for normal to combination skin.

Gonna review its Vital Cream soon. I’m using it now.

I got the samples of Clarins Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum & Day Early Wrinkle Correction Cream somewhere last year after joining the Facebook survey conducted by Clarins.

They were actually meant for those in their 30’s, I’m not yet in my 30’s but close to it already. All those aging signs started to show already at late twenties. It’s meant to fight the first sign of aging.

Left: Clarins Multi-Active Skin Renewal Serum (30ml)

Thanks to a unique formula, the serum restores incredible brightness, softness and a healthy glow. Early wrinkles are reduced and skin appears younger-looking. Better toned, skin is more resistant to aggressions. It is perfectly smooth, incredibly soft to the touch and glows with a new freshness.

Nopal flower extract: evens the skin surface and reduces small age spots. Phytosphingosine: optimizes the synthesis of collagen and boosts cell renewal.

It really lived up to what it claimed! I could immediately see the radiant after applying it. I really hope to get this but the price is a bit too high end for me. I can’t afford it.

Right: Clarins Multi-Active Day Early Wrinkle Correction Cream (50ml)

The ideal solution for premature loss of tone linked to a busy lifestyle. Improves the skins support structure and hydration. Reduces early wrinkles to leave skin smooth, fresh and younger-looking again. Thanks to an anti-free radical active ingredient, skin is preserved from premature aging.

Ambiaty extract: a medicinal plant from Madagascar. It stimulates the dermal-epidermal junction which supports the epidermis and provides the water and nutrients it needs. Hesperidin: an active ingredient encapsulated in Multi-Lamellins which release it as and when the skin needs.

Applied this after the serum. This also didn’t disappoint me. I double confirmed the effectiveness when I went for my facial after using it for 2 weeks. The beautician told me that my skin wasn’t dry anymore and the condition improved! Imagine how happy I heard that. Every time I went, I’m sure being told that my skin was dehydrated. Again, I cannot afford it, too expensive for me.

At least I know these are good stuffs and I’ll put this in my KIV list in case I can afford it next time.