Hi guys, as you have already known about this, the super late Althea box which supposed to be arrived around July but it's just arrived last month and came with normal box rather than Birthday box. It's a sad moment for all Altheans in Indonesia including me, felt like getting breakup with your loved one.
However, I still belonged to the lucky one because not all my friends can receive theirs. I'm so grateful yet feel super sad because this might be my last box from Althea. They can't enter Indonesia because of this ridiculous regulations for cosmetics. Urghhhh...! >_<
Despite all my disappointment, I wanna share to you what I got from Althea and give mini review about the products. I got many skincare rather than makeup, checkout my last Althea box too here. For makeup I only picked an eyeliner, while for skin and hair care I picked cooling hair pack, face scrub, nose pack and face mask.
Blingsome Tinted Brush Liner
I have two liquid pen eye liner from Dolly wink and K-palette which I adore them so much. They're really good and long lasting, the price is expensive tho, but it's worth the quality. But... they're just ran out at almost the same time, super sad. So glad that I bought this before that happened.
This has a nice brush, easy to make liner with that, the color is black and color's payoff is great. It's also smudgeproof (hard to removed after it dries) but it's NOT WATERPROOF, it goes away as soon as I rub it under the water. Sigh.. too bad it's not waterproof, I always need something that's waterproof because I get teary easily.
Aromatica Argan Black Rice 5.5 Scrub
Since I only have one face scrub for now (Sensatia Botanicals Acne Clarifying Facial Scrub), I wanted to stock up 1 more scrub so I got this one from Aromatica. I've never tried this brand before and I just knew it from Althea. Since it looks good, all are natural and organic without any paraben and perfume, I thought I'd give it a try.
It's really great to see the ingredients as it's a natural exfoliator not a synthetic one, as you know it becomes a problem now since these synthetic particles can't be recycled and ended up polluting the ocean. The scrubs were made from ground organic argan shells and black rice, unique ingredients I've never heard of. It also has pH similar to human skin so it's gonna be great.
I was a bit surprised to see the scrub's texture, it's so watery for a scrub product, I imagined something thicker like another foam scrub but this one is just dripping soon as I open the cap. However, the natural granules feel so good on skin, it makes my skin super smooth and soft while not making it dry. The scent isn't really noticeable but I think it's good since it's a natural product.
It's really great to see the ingredients as it's a natural exfoliator not a synthetic one, as you know it becomes a problem now since these synthetic particles can't be recycled and ended up polluting the ocean. The scrubs were made from ground organic argan shells and black rice, unique ingredients I've never heard of. It also has pH similar to human skin so it's gonna be great.
I was a bit surprised to see the scrub's texture, it's so watery for a scrub product, I imagined something thicker like another foam scrub but this one is just dripping soon as I open the cap. However, the natural granules feel so good on skin, it makes my skin super smooth and soft while not making it dry. The scent isn't really noticeable but I think it's good since it's a natural product.
Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack
I think I'm gonna need a nose pack. I rarely use them but sometimes it's necessary right and Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack seems like a good choice since it's super famous. I'm gonna review it after trying it out. Do you need the review or not?
Innisfree Real Mask Rose
Another one from Innisfree. I'm kinda obsessed with face mask lately, literally in any form of face mask. Innisfree launched this real mask series recently along with peppermint, grapefruit and quinoa but I interested with the rose one. Which one do you prefer?
I was super curious with the heating effect and it promises smooth and resilient skin which I want and need *sparkling eyes*. It's a massage mask so massaging is needed for 1-2 minutes until we can feel the heat then let it be for 10-15 minutes.
Look at that gooey texture, it looks like jam. It's a bit thick but spreads easily and it's transparent but a bit brownish. The rose scent is tempting and lovely. Perfect for a rose lover, I'm not one of them but I still loving this mask.
After putting toner on, I use this mask and massage it onto my face and it gives warm sensation or heating effect to my skin as it turns into milky texture like the photo above. I wait around 15 minutes before rinsing it off. I feel my skin gets smoother and more resilient, it's not drying at all for my normal dry skin, in fact it makes my skin feels a bit moisturized. I like this mask, it gives nice result but not like super amazing effect, however the price is affordable and a must try for you.
Nature Republic Natural Olive Scalp Cooling Hair Pack
I wanted to try this product since a while ago since hair pack sounded great for the scalp. Finally I decided to get this Nature Republic Natural Olive Scalp Cooling Hair Pack. It has plastic olive-green jar and looks like body scrub or mask jar.
Super cute olive watercolor sketch on the top of the jar. It's a twist cap so I need to open it everytime I wanna use it, I think it's better if it comes in a tube, easier to use.
It has thick creamy texture with light green color. I tried it the first time and I loveeeeeee it so much. This gives cooling effect to the scalp, very refreshing after a hot day! The scent is what makes me love this product even more, it has sweet minty scent that I adore so much. After using it, it makes my hair smoother and my scalp feels refreshed. LOVE IT!
That's all my (last) haul from Althea. I really hope, wish, dream and pray for Althea so they can make it to Indonesia again. I hope you like my haul and let me know if you have any questions regarding the products. Overall, I'm pleased with the products I get. Are you more a skincare person or a makeup person? Just a rambling question, lol. Don't forget to comment.. Xoxo.
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