Beachbornph DIDI CUPPS Shampoo Bar Review

I've been using organic and non-sulfate shampoos for quite sometime now. If you have read some of my blog posts, I've used different variants already. Some variants from Human Heart Nature and some finds from Watsons. I am still trying out other brands since I haven't found my holy grail yet.

I saw beachbornph's IG post on their new shampoo bars and thought I should give it a try. Aside from looking for organic and non-sulfate shampoos, I also want it to be eco-friendly and supports the #zerowaste initiative. Though it may be a challenge to be completely zero waste, it won't hurt to start little by little. Baby steps if you may, right? So, start with shampoo!

Taken from beachbornph's Instagram page
This ad made my heart flutter. It says:
Do away with sachets!
Each of our shampoo bars is the equivalent of 3 250ml bottles!
Plus they’re also 100% biodegradable 🐳💛 
Talk about the sachets you could avoid throwing in the landfill!

Beachbornph is quite known locally for their purple shampoo and conditioner. I believe they're the first local brand that retails this kind of shampoo to for bleached and/or dyed hair. I haven't tried that variant but I read raves about it.

I got Beachbornph DIDI CUPPS 2-in-1 shampoo bar with the tin. It may come naked without the tin if you wish. I got one with the tin because I want to bring it with me when I travel or for over-nights like team buildings. They have other variants but I got this one because it is a shampoo and conditioner in one. This variant is also recommended for dry hair. My hair is not really dry but it is dyed. Getting this one is also like hitting two birds with one stone and it's pink.

Beachbornph DIDI CUPPS 2-in-1 shampoo bar description and claims:

DIDI CUPPS 2 IN 1 SHAMPOO BAR  

We used the finest butters & oils for this do-it-all shampoo bar!  

Cocoa butter for that lovely, shiny, silky feel + extra virgin coconut oil to deep condition, repair split ends and get rid of all that nasty "poo"! 

To top it off, we even added some grapefruit essential oil which is packed with vitamins to help thicken and strengthen hair, ylang ylang and bergamot essential oil to help manage frizz and give your locks a lovely yet natural smell! 

Directions: Apply bar directly to wet hair, lather, massage and rinse thoroughly.
Best for: dry, damaged hair
Smells like: lush floral

• all-natural 
• cruelty-free 
• no parabens 

Too bad, I wasn't able to take a picture before using this. Rest assured that their site shows what exactly their shampoo bars looks like. However, I remember that it smelled like fish food upon opening the tin can. It did not smell like lush floral as the description says. I contacted their customer service and the representative reassured me to just leave the container open and keep the shampoo bar dry. The smell went away but it did not leave a flowery/fresh smell as it claimed. I was able to check a naked variant in a distributor's store in my hometown and it smelled accordingly to the description. So, I guess the fish food smell was just a result of it being kept in a closed container. It wasn't bothering, just weird. I like the shampoo all the same!

What I like:

• Did not made my hair stiff after it has dried
• Made my hair soft, bouncy, and gave it more volume
• Did not experience any hair fall, nor hair fall worsened
• Scalp did not itch or became oily
• I would say this is very affordable. Priced at Php 350. This is a two-in-one shampoo bar. With proper storage, it lasted more than three months. I bought and used this around August and I was done with it last December. Not bad, right?

What I don't like:

• Apart from the first impression smell, nothing really. I believe if I buy the one without the tin, I'm pretty sure that it will smell like lush floral. :D

Will I repurchase?

Yes, definitely. Though, right now, I'm trying out a shampoo bar from a different brand. But I would repurchase in a heart beat! :D

Have you tried beachbornph's shampoo bars or their ever famous purple shampoo and conditioner? What do you think about them? Please do share! (^o^)

Beautylabo Hair Dye in Creamy Ash and Pure Beige Review

In my last hair dye post, I used Liese Blaune Creamy Foam Color in Brown. It is an easy DIY hair color and I have no problems with it.

Apparently my hair grow fast, thus, roots show up real quick. After five months, color has already faded with roots showing

I was thinking very hard to repurchase Liese Blaune or try another hair dye. I wanted something a little lighter and cheaper. It took me awhile to decide, which brand and hair color. The Watsons sales attendant at the time suggested Creamy Ash when I was contemplating in front of the Beauty Labo hair dye boxes. She thought it was the closest to my hair color. So last October, I decided to color my hair with Beautylabo Hair Dye in Creamy Ash.

The color on me faded after a couple of months with dignity, in fairness. Last December, I decided to color my hair again with the same brand but in Pure Beige. It successfully covered my hair without any explicit difference from the previous color.

Beautylabo Hair Dye in Creamy Ash
This photo was taken in natural lighting, though it was a little bit cloudy.
It covered my gray hairs completely.
The color is just a little bit lighter than the Liese Blaune Creamy Foam Color in Brown.
I must say the SA suggested well. ^o^

Beautylabo Hair Dye in Pure Beige
I have to pixelate my face in this photo because I look awkward on this one. ^o^
This photo was taken under fluorescent lighting.
The hair color is lighter than Creamy Ash but it's not over-the-top light.
It looks brown black under normal /  natural lighting or if you are under a shade.
It just looks lighter under intense lighting but not brassy.

What I like:

• Very affordable! Just priced between Php 200 - 250.
• Easy to apply.
• Smell is tolerable but be sure to dye in a well ventilated space.
• Does not fade into a brassy tone (at least for me).

What I don't like:

• Does not include hair treatment. Although, hair is not that hard to rinse.

Will I repurchase?

Yes! Well, I actually repurchased from my first use, right? You can't beat the affordability and the effectiveness.

Have you tried Beautylabo Hair Dye as well? With what shades? Please do share about it! #^o^#

Achievement Unlocked for 2018 Mundane Wishlist

Hi guys! Hello, 2019!

It's just the 4th day of the year but everyone's hectic already. Why? XD

My last blog post was about ticking off one of my mundane wishlist. Talking about that, I was just able to tick off two from last year. That's not too bad.

First off, I got Rob and Mara Brogues on the second quarter of 2018.  This was my first time actually buying footwear online. I was quite skeptical getting one because it may not fit me. I think I failed mentioning in the blog post that Rob and Mara has size charts for your reference that makes your online shoe purchase fool-proof. They also have very helpful and friendly staff to get you through with your online order a breeze. This will not be not the last time for me to get a pair from them.

Rob and Mara Brogues <3

Second, I got the coveted J.R.R.Tolkien's Beren and Luthien just late last year. Honestly, I haven't started reading it but I have already opened it from its plastic and covered the book with it. I'm excited to read but I want to be in the right condition first. 

I'm still crying tears of joy when I look at this.
I want to give my full attention when reading this.
I have to finish my current reads quickly!

My mundane wish list are all books right now. I believe I am already contented with what I have and I don't have anything in mind that I should really get. You see, I for this year, I want to buy smartly and not spend so much money on things that will just be in passing. I want to spend on things with quality but not necessarily expensive. I believe that way, I could live minimally, zero-waste conscious, and maybe somehow the kondomari way. XD

How about you, have you ticked off what you wanted last year?