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-go4)   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 lookNow, 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: Shampoos1)   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 tangled3)   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 eczema2)   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! ^_~