Unboxing My 3rd BDJ Box: Jan-Feb 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014



Unboxing My January-February BDJ Box


The January-February Box contains a variety of items. From hair dye, soaps, up to nail polish.

Most of the items are on full sizes. Personally, I am so fortunate to receive the included hair dye from Garnier because my hair is due for color retouching. As well as the free brow reconstruction from Browhaus, because I needed threading for my eyebrows. This saves me time and money. The timing of these contents arrival were excellent!

Box Contents:
1. Moringa soap - 2 pcs. 130g boxed soaps - 114php x 2 = 228php
2. My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Shampoo (Sample size)
3. My Amazing Blow Dry Secret Conditioner (Sample size)
4. Avon CC Cream - 30ml - 650php
5. Yves Rocher Sexy Pulp (Sample Size)
6. Ellana Minerals Lip and Cheek Tint - 20ml - 220php
7. Tony Moly Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack (Sample size)
8. Tony Moly Luminous Pure Aura CC Cream (Sample size)
9. Intense Care Live Snail Cream (Sample size)
10. Oriental Gyeol Emulsion (Sample size)
11. Revlon Nail Art - 7.68ml - 375php
12. Garnier Color Naturals - 100ml - 199php
13. Browhaus Free Brow Construction - 598php
14. Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines - 3 Gift vouchers - 500php x 3 = 1500php
15. Azta Salon Discount Card - 600php and 800php  - 1400php

Total of  number of  products: 17pcs
Total amount of items if all in full sizes: 9,763
Total amount of items on hand: 1721php + 3498php worth of discounts and vouchers + sample sizes

This box is better for me than my previous box, this contains more full size items that I can maximize in use. And it has a variety of products. All of the items inside the box is my first time to try except for the Revlon Nail Polish.



Beauty and Bright: Facial and Body Lightening Moringa Soap




Brand: Beauty and Bright

Weight: 130g

Formulation: Soap

BFAD approved: Yes

Treatment For: Contains moringa extract, Papaya, Kojic acid, Camellia Japonica Oil, Candela Tree Oil and Oxalis Triangularis Oil, Lactic acid which helps to naturally lighten the skin, build more collagen, skin renewal and exfoliation, lighten skin pigmentation and freckles, inhibit synthesis of melanin

Usage amount: Lather up all over your body

Lasting time: Moisture on skin lasted for 10 hours before starting to dry

Pros: 
> Herbal soap
> Contains 7 beautifying actives in one soap
> Moisturizes
> Minty scent
> Slight cool effect

Cons: None noted

Tips:
After using the soap, allow the skin to absorb the extracts before washing it off to maximize effect of the ingredients.

Ingredients:




Buy again? 100%

Price: 114php

Where to buy? 




My Amazing Blow Dry Secret: Shampoo and Conditioner



Brand: My Amazing Blow Dry Secret

Weight: 300ml per bottle

Target: Cuts your blow drying time to half while maintaining the healthiness of your hair's moisture

Ingredients:

Shampoo



Conditioner



Pros:
> Virgin Coconut oil based
> Hair is easier to dry off 
> Hair remained moisturized but not oily
> Avoids damage to hair by preventing long exposure to blow drying
> Floral fragrnace

Cons:
> Hefty price

Tips:
For me, you can use this for special occasions only. In reality, the price of each bottle is a luxury. Yes, the effects are nice and it is not harmful to hair and I would love to use this every day but I have to be practical about it.

But if you have a job that requires your hair to be blow-dried everyday, these products must be an investment for you.

Buy again? 100%

Price: Shampoo - 1200php
         Conditioner - 1200php

Where to buy? BDJ Box


Avon Anew CC Cream


Brand: Avon

Weight: 30g

Color/Shade: One shade for all

Formulation: Tube

Ingredients: (Taken from box) Cyclopentasiloxane, water, Dimethicone, Titanium dioxide, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-10 dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Phenyl trimethicone, Talc, SD Alcohol 40-D, Petrolatum, Sodium chloride, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Magnesium sulfate, Nylon-12, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Disteardimonium hectorite, Hydrogenated lecithin, Fragrance, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phytol, Propylene carbonate, Aluminum dimyristate, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Dipropylene glycol, Tocopherol acetate, Portulaca oleracea extract, Methicone, Adenosine cyclic phosphate, Andrographolide, Dilauryl thiodipropionate, Kaempferia galanga root extract, Thiodipropionic acid, Trioxaundecanedoic acid, Tocopherol, Eclpita prostrata extract, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) seed extract, Hydrolized milk protein, Plankton extract, Yeast extract, Yeast polysaccharides, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Saccharomyces/Zinc ferment, Glycin soja (soybean) seed extract, Hydrolized rice protein, Hydrolized wheat protein

Coverage: Dark circles, redness, pimples, light spots

Usage amount: Pearl size drop is enough to cover almost the entire face

Lasting time: 5-6 hours

Pros:
> Affordable compared to other CC creams
> SPF 30
> Can be used as primer
> No break-outs noted
> Light feeling of wear
> Gentle to skin

Cons: None 

Tips:
I like it better to wear it alone, my skin feels silky smooth and most of the blemishes gone. Looks like natural skin. So, why waste it as a primer when you can use it alone.


SWATCH:



Buy Again? 100%

Price: 699php

Where to buy? 


Yves Rocher: Sexy Pulp Mascara



Brand: Yves Rocher

Type: Cream

Weight: 2.5ml (Full size: 9ml)

Color: Black

Target: Volume

Waterproof: No

Ingredients: (Taken from website) aqua/water/eau, microcrystalline wax/cire microcristalline, acrylates copolymer, vp/hexadecene copolymer, glyceryl behenate, centaurea cyanus flower water, hydrogenated rice bran wax, copernicia cerifera cera (carnauba) wax/cire de carnauba, stearic acid, methylpropanediol, palmitic acid, aminomethyl propanol, microcrystalline cellulose, dimethicone, hydroxyethylcellulose, acacia senegal gum, nylon-12, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate [+/- (may contain/peut contenir) ultramarines, iron oxides, titanium dioxide]

Pros:
> Large bristles
> Contains Carnauba wax
> Does not cause clumps

Cons:
> Lengthening is not that achieved

Tips:
Apply more coats to achieve a dramatic look. One coat is not enough.

Buy again?

Price: 650php (Full size)

Where to buy? Yves Rocher outlets at Trinoma and SM North


Ellana Minerals: Lip and Cheek Tint



Brand: Ellana Mineral Cosmetics

Weight: 20ml

Formulation: Bottle with pump

Texture: Gel tint - Slightly thick

Shade: Ruby

Undertone: Pink 

Pigmentation: Moderately pigmented

Ingredients: (Taken from website) Dimethicone, Ceteth-10, Laureth-4, Red 40 (CI 16035), Tocopherol acetate, Aloe barbadensis, Deionized water, Propylene glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Carbomer

Usage amount: One to two pumps for both cheeks

Lasting time: 6-8 hours

Pros:
> Affordable
> Mineral cosmetic
> Fragrance free
> With aloe vera extracts
> Natural blush look
> Lip and cheek stain

Cons:
> Dries and stains easily - See swatch below
> Stains fingers too

Tips:
This is very tricky to apply, you really have to be fast on blending it. Dries off easily, look how the dot stained my hand before blending on the picture of swatch below. Sometimes, I wet my finger before applying the tint, I use the wet finger to blend the blush and it dilutes the consistency to blend it easier and lessens the risk of staining.

SWATCH:



Buy again? 60%

Price: 220php

Where to buy? Ellana Mineral Cosmetics


Tony Moly Samples







Revlon: Moon Candy



Brand: Revlon

Weight: 7.68ml

Finish: Glossy/Glittery

Shade: Milky Way - 220

Ingredients: 

Base coat needed? Not necessary but to last longer, yes

Top coat needed: Yes, to even out the glittery nail polish surfave

Application: Dries fast and leaves stain after removal

Pros:
> Dries easily
> Easy to apply
> Pigmented - one to two layers of polish is enough
> Two colors of polish in one 

Cons:
>Stains
> Hefty price

Tips:
Dries off easily, remove excess polish to avoid stains.

SWATCH:



Buy again? 100%

Price: 375php

Where to buy? Revlon stalls on Department store


Garnier Color Naturals Cream


Brand: Garnier

Shade: Darkest Brown - 3

Scent: Strong scent of hair color

Usage amount: One box is enough if you have a thin short hair. But if you have a long and thick ones, try using 2-3 boxes for even shading

Fade resistant: Yes

Lasting time: 6-8 weeks

Pros:
> Affordable
> Easy to use

Cons:
> Scent
> Still stains after few days of washing

Tips:
Use a towel designated for hair color, this still stains after a few days of washing. So beware of your clothing and towels.


Ingredients:


Buy again? 70% 

Price: 199php

Where to buy? Local drugstores or department stores



Vouchers and Discounts:

Browhaus - Free Brow Construction
Worth: 598php



Aesthetic Institute of the Philippines
Discount Vouchers worth: 1500php


Azta Salon
Discount Vouchers worth: 1400php






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