Cruset Hair Colour Cream in A998 Dark Blond Review

Hi guise? Can you feel the summer heat already? So hot, right?

Fortunately, it was a gloomy the other day in Davao and thought I had someone help me dye my hair. :D (Connect please XD)

As you've known, I've used Palty for my past hair dyeing. I love how it the color sticks to my hair for around four to six months before it fades away and becomes brassy. And as you know, Palty is quite on the pricey side. I used a different brand prior to this dyeing session and the color did not really last. It was inexpensive but it did not stay. For some, it worked but not for me. Too bad, I actually just dyed last month. </3 So, I looked for more affordable ones. My friend recommended Cruset Hair Colour Cream.

Cruset Hair Colour Cream with Conditioner Plus Vitamin C & Collagen

Cruset Hair Colour Cream is made from Thailand. I bought mine from Watsons for Php199. I've seen this brand in SM Beauty as well but it's not really a popular brand. It's even located on the lower part of the shelves.

The shade I chose was the A998 Dark Blond (as seen on the box). Inside the box is a 12% Developer Cream and the Hair Colour Cream, each are 60ml. It's enough for short-haired girls like me. If you have thick hair or long hair, you might want to grab two boxes. You'll also find a pair of gloves (not pictured, I already disposed it! XD)

Inside the box: The Developer Cream and Hair Colour Cream. The plastic hand gloves were not pictured. I didn't take a picture before everything. DX

The Developer Cream and Hair Colour Cream  each has their inscriptions both in English and Thai.

The Developer Cream. Ingredients and Warning notes can be read in English and in Thai. The manufacturing and expiration date can also be seen.

The Hair Colour Cream. Ingredients and Warning notes can be read in English and in Thai. The manufacturing and expiration date can also be seen.

Like the inscriptions of both products found inside the box, you'll also see ingredients and the details from where it's made at the back of the box.

At the back of the box, Cruset Hair Colour Cream with Conditioner Plus Vitamin C & Collagen. Inscriptions are both in English and in Thai.

Instructions and warning notes are written on each side of the box. One side is in English and the other, in Thai. I find it cool that the translations are pretty straightforward. It's east to understand without figuring out its meaning because of its awkward translation.

Left: English instructions and warning notes.
Right: Thai instructions and warning notes.

At the bottom, you'll also see the manufacturing and expiration dates of the Hair Colour Cream and Developer Cream respectively.

Manufacturing and expiration dates at the bottom of the box. This brand really cares for its customers!

Just as the directions say, just mix the hair colour cream and developer cream in a bowl with a brush. Of course, you need to wear dark clothing or a cape when dyeing. Also, put some plastic or newspapers on the floor to avoid staining. It's also good to have someone help you dye. :D

Voila, what do you think?

Looks good to me! It covered the grays quite well and dominated the roots.

I think I might have over dyed my hair. The instruction says to leave the dye for 20-30 minutes. I have extended 10 minutes more because I had pedicure done simultaneously with the dyeing process. The dyeing was just done at home and I have to rinse my hair on my own LOL. My hair felt quite dry, huhuhu. I used a separate conditioner to make my hair softer. The box says that it is infused with Conditioner, Vitamin C and Collagen, which are known to have restoring properties and such. Maybe, if used correctly, you'll feel those nutrients backing your hair up? XD


What I like:

• Easy to apply, though you may need extra pair of hands for hard to reach parts of your head or if you have long hair.
• Covered most, if not all, of my grays.
• It blended well with the existing color and dominated the roots very well.
• The smell is not so strong. It's like annoying strong scented shampoo that you can ignore after a couple of minutes.
• It's easy to rinse off.
• Straightforward instructions.
• Very affordable DIY dye.

What I don't like:

• My hair felt dry. </3 Maybe also because, I've extended 10 minutes more than the recommended setting time. I used a separate conditioner to make my hair soft.
• Shades are not too many and I think they are only available in Watsons and SM Beauty. (So let me know if you've seen this brand somewhere. XD)
• Does not have applicators and other inclusive stuff, such as conditioners or leave-on creams. ( I bet that compromised with the price.)

Will I repurchase?

Maybe. I'll see if the color doesn't fade fast, given using any type of shampoo, may it be for color protect or not.

Cruset Hair Colour Cream is a well-pigmented affordable hair dye. It's pretty easy to use and can cover grays. I hope, it will last long, just as my friend has recommended. If it does, I might repurchase and dye accordingly to the instructions to avoid over dyeing and reduce hair damage. XD

Have you tried Cruset Hair Colour Cream as well? Please do share what you think about it! :3

[UPDATE 6/25//2017] After 3 months, the color become very brassy. Will I repurchase? Still, a maybe. I like its coverage but I don't like how brassy it becomes after many washes. </3

The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Scrub Foam Review

Hi guys! I'm sneaking up a post before everything else becomes all technically busy... again. </3

You might have read about my findings on The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Nose Strip before, right? It actually is a part of The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava line and it was the first product I've used from that line.

The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Scrub Foam

I bought The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Scrub Foam some time at the last quarter of 2016. I've been particulary eyeing this one because of its Jeju Volcanic properties that deep cleanses, tightens pores, and fights sebum. This pore scrub foam is quite similar to Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Cleansing Foam. I haven't tried that but I read it has a lot of raves online. However, Innisfree is only available online and they still don't have a physical store here. :( I immediately bought The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Scrub Foam when it became available at the nearest The Face Shop branch. Just in time also when I ran out of my previous cleansing foam.

Too bad, I forgot to take a picture before opening it. Rest assured, it's covered in plastic and has a seal inside the tube to prevent spillage. By the time you buy it, your 12 months of shelf life will start. :D

At the back, it has the product description, instructions, and ingredients. Instructions are in English and French, which I think very cool - to think that Korean products before do not have translations.

Instructions are available in Korean, English and French!

This dispenses a brown cream with some brown-er specs. The specs are responsible for its scrub texture. A little goes a long way for this product. Dry-skin people might not like this because it finishes squeaky clean. So, it's good to moisturize after cleansing.

Can you see the little brown specs, boxed in orange? XD They're responsible for the scrub sensation when you lather up.

What I like:

• A little goes a long way! It lather very well and covers your whole face and neck with just a pea-size amount.
• It gives a squeaky-clean effect and washes away light makeup. Waterproof makeup, of course, still needs to be cleansed away with a makeup remover.
• It did not give me any breakouts and keeps my face oil-free.
• Affordable! A 150 ml tube costs Php 395. It may last six months or more.

What I don't like:

• If I use too much, the sides of nose gets dry. I have oily-combination skin and I have a little of those dry areas, especially if I haven't exfoliated yet or it's that time of the month.

Will I repurchase?
I most probably will!

The Face Shop Jeju Volcanic Lava Pore Scrub Foam is formulated for those with oily-combination skin, hence its name, pore scrub foam. If you are on the drier side, a good moisturizer is needed to balance it. If you like a squeaky feel, this pore scrub foam is for you!

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