Product Review - Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Daily Shampoo and Treatment /Conditioner

Since I have been using my favourite Nexxus Salon Hair Care Therappe Shampoo and Conditioner set almost every day for more than a year, the combination seems to be losing its effectiveness.
 My hair stylist commented that I should change my shampoos once in a while as they tend to loose their effectiveness after prolonged use.

I was recommended the Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo and Treatment (a.k.a Conditioner) by the sales person at a hair salon (At Richmond Centre, near Sears) which carried more than 50 different types of shampoo. She was so sure about her recommendation that I thought I would give it a try though I was still a little hesitant since I am not a fan of 1L shampoo/conditioner bottles without pumps. It was a good thing that the store sells the pump. I definitely recommend buying the pumps since it is not the most fun thing to hold a 1L shampoo bottle with soapy hands and have it land your toes during the shower.The shampoo was C$21.99 and the treatment/conditioner was C$22.99, which is still a great price for the 1L combination.

My experience  

I love the smell. Very refreshing, like a cologne. The shampoo bubbles up really well and my hair feels super clean after just one wash. The treatment/conditioner is a lot thicker than the usual moisturizer, smells good and really moisturizes the hair.

Verdict

I love it and my husband raves about it. My hair feels very silky and soft the next day. The Paul Mitchell Instant Moisture Shampoo and treatment is definitely the best shampoo and conditioner set that I have tried so far if only I have discovered them much earlier. Definitely a must have in your bathroom!

Beauty Gadget Review - Foreo Luna Mini - The new and fun way to clean your face

Foreo Luna Mini?

What on earth is that? It was the thing that I caught my eye when I stepped into the Sephora store. Of course, I didn't buy it as it is this strange looking stuff that you are supposed to wash your face. 

I researched it on the internet when I got home and wow! Every review (except one) I read loves it! Since it is in the face cleansing gadget area where Clarisonic reigns supreme, I also read all the relevant Foreo Luna Mini vs Clarisonic Mia reviews. I was fascinated that Luna Mini was preferred by many of Clarisonic Mia's die hard fans. 

I have been toying with the idea of buying a Clarisonic Mia for a long time (like 1+ years!). Just in case you have not seen one before, here is what it looks like. 

It was quite strange but it took me less than a day to be convinced that I should buy the Foreo Luna Mini.Click on this link for the 4 reasons why I bought the Foreo Luna Mini instead of Clarisonic Mia.

How to use

It is really simple, just take it out of the box, charge it for 1 hour (and that is good for 300 uses) and wash with soap and water before using it on your face with facial cleansing soap. Press the button once, start from your chin and move it up your right cheek, avoiding the eye area. The pulsations will pause for a while, signaling that it is time to change to the other side, move from chin up to left cheek. Next move right from the centre of your forehead to the right, and then from the centre to the left. After which, you can hold the luna mini on the side and move up and down the nose area. Press the button again now to slow down the pulsation and use it around the eye area. For me, I skip that since my eye area is quite sensitive but I use the lower pulsation round for my neck area, moving the luna mini upwards from my neck to my chin.


My experience

The Foreo Luna Mini is really fun to use and feels really good. The T-sonic pulsation helps massage and deep cleanse the face. I find myself cleaning my face more diligently. My experience is much better using the Luna Mini in the shower. Maybe it is the cleanser that I am using, the one in the bathroom has more foam and there is no concern if I splash all over. My face feels very clean after that.

Verdict

  

After using for it for a week, I still love washing my face with the Luna Mini. My face feels cleaner, softer, smoother and looks somewhat brighter. I definitely recommend it to my friends and family. Try it and let me know if it works for you.   

Updates on Jan 23, 2015

It has been a month since I starting using Foreo Luna Mini and I absolutely loved it. I had some really late nights (staying up till 4-5 am) and usually, my face would look quite tired the next day. However, by using the Foreo Luna Mini twice a day, I could not even tell that I stayed up the night before. That was pretty amazing. My skin is definitely smoother and softer. I love it and look forward to using it every day!  

DIY Beauty - Honey & Brown Sugar Scrub

It is important to exfoliate regularly to keep your skin nice and soft. You can check out my earlier blog on why you need to exfoliate.

Chances are you have honey and brown sugar in your kitchen, these are all you need to make your own fresh Honey & Brown Sugar Scrub - no preservatives and it tastes delicious. 

The Honey & Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe:

Ingredients: 

• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon of water
• 1 small saucer/ bowl

Directions: 

1. Mixed everything together as evenly as possible (all done in less than a minute).

2. Wet face and neck

3. Apply mixture evenly, rubbing it in around areas that feels rough especially on the nose and avoid eye area. I also apply it on my lips. 

4. Apply left over on hands and arms

5. Leave the mixture on the skin for 5 minutes

6. Massage skin for 15 to 30 seconds

7. Rinse off

Results

My skin feels soft and smooth right after rinsing. My skin also feels quite hydrated. 

Try it and let me know if it works for you!