#Lador Scalp Scaling Spa Hair Ampoule #Review

As many skincare products I've tried in the world of Asian beauty, I'd never really tried anything meant for my hair. Sure, I've gotten hair masks in the past, but I've always passed them on to friends who I thought might enjoy them more than me, because I have such short hair. A few months ago Memebox (my go-to source for k-beauty) acquired a nice chunk of the Lador haircare line - enough (and cheap enough as well, I might add) for me to drop my current mediocre finds and pick up a few items. One of them being the Lador Scalp Scaling Spa.

Now, to be clear, this is not a foaming scalp scaler of any kind - because that was my first hope thought. But this product actually turned out to be a must-have for my current head situation, so I hope, even if this was your first thought too, you'll keep reading anyway.

The Lador Scalp Scaling Spa is an at-home spa treatment for your hair and scalp. The health of your hair from the roots to the tips is directly connected to the health of your scalp - this includes (but is not limited to) hair loss and even your hair turning grey. This treatment contains ingredients like green tea, camellia, ginseng, and salicylic acid that are great for detoxifying, clarifying, and healing your skin/scalp.

Ingredients: (this may or may not be the entire ingredients list, as provided by Memebox.com)
Water, Alcohol, Tocopherol Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Panax Ginseng Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Gel, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Hinokitiol, Niacinamide, Polyoxyethylene Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

The treatment comes in a 15ml plastic tube with a twist-on/off cap. You may or may not use the entire tube in one use, depending on your hair length. It is white in color with tiny "bubbles" in the cream, and has a fresh minty/menthol scent.

With my super-short hair and half-shaved head, I use 1/2 of the tube at a time. I have mild psoriasis on my scalp, so I experience dryness, itchiness, and flaking year-round, as well as some other "fun" effects... I'm always searching for something better to keep my scalp looking and feeling better.

After shampooing and towel-drying my hair, I squeeze the cream out of the tube and use the small nozzle of the tube to get it right up against my scalp, and apply it all over in a zig-zag motion. Once I've used half the tube, I replace the cap and start massaging the treatment around my scalp with my fingertips - you will feel a cooling sensation that is mild, but very soothing if you have an itchy scalp like I do. Once you feel that your scalp is covered in the treatment, you can start working it down to the tips of your hair - if you have longer hair, this is where you will use the remainder of your tube. Once fully massaged into my hair, I leave the treatment on for 5 minutes. I rinse with cool water, and towel dry. Because this treatment is hydrating, I do not have a need for conditioner afterwards with my short hair, but if you have longer or dryer hair than I do, you may need to continue on with a regular conditioner afterwards.

The hydration and combination of ingredients in this treatment are perfect for me to loosen up dead skin from my scalp, and after allowing everything to soften up and the treatment to absorb better, I'm able to rinse away most of my issues. I'm left with hair that is softer, shinier, full of body, and most importantly - a scalp that is soothed and hydrated. The effects of this treatment last about 3-5 days for me depending on the weather and how bad my psoriasis is.

Before^                                        ^After

I purchased this product from Memebox USA*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Prelab Toning Peeling Tap #Review

Ahh the wonderful world of acids - well, maybe not for everyone. Acids are fickle beings, and when mixing them with skincare you can really get yourself into trouble - damaging your skin barrier with over-exfoliation. I've been using alpha hydroxy acid (aha) and beta hydroxy acid (bha) for over a year (bha, or salicylic acid, for about 15 years actually), but have backed down a bit since incorporating tretinoin into my routine. I recently discovered the Prelab Toning Peeling Tap on Memebox USA, and thought it might be a more gentle option for incorporating acids into my skincare routine without thinning or over-exfoliating my skin.

The Prelab Toning Peeling Tap is a gentle exfoliating essence that uses fruit enzymes and plant extracts to purify and moisturize the skin.

Ingredients: Water, methylpropanediol, glycerin, glycereth-26, dipropylene glycol, butylene glycol, bromelain, maltodextrin, papain, sodium metabisulfite, sodium hyaluronate, melissa officinalis leaf extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, betaine, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract, citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract, actinidia chinensis (kiwi) fruit extract, origanum vulgare leaf extract, chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, salix alba (willow) bark extract, lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, portulaca oleracea extract, cinnamomum cassia bark extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, pyrus malus (apple) fruit water, tuber magnatum extract, Bis-PEG-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, allantoin, carbomer, tromethamine, sodium benzoate, citric acid, hydroxyethyl urea, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, ethyl hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, fragrance.

The packaging consists of a plastic jar with a tin lid, that contains 15 cushion pads with a foil packet behind it.

The "peeling" solution is in the foil, and when you're ready to use one you simply push the foil to create enough pressure for the solution to break through and absorb into the pad, so you can wipe it onto your face. It's a very simple process, and so easy to use at home or during travel.

The essence is seemingly scentless - and a thicker serum consistency. It's easy to wipe onto the skin holding the foil, I usually massaged using tiny circular motions and found this gave me even application. It only took a minute for the essence to absorb into my skin, and it was not irritating at all.
I used the Prelab Toning Peeling Taps for 2 weeks (one each evening) and found this to be a very gentle alternative to traditional chemical exfoliants. I personally feel that these tabs did a nice job keeping my pores and skin clear and clean while using them daily, along with my tretinoin prescription. Much more gentle that using my usual AHA and BHA and in no way drying or irritating to my skin.

You can find this product on Memebox USA*. If you've never purchased from Memebox before, you can save 20% by making an account and purchasing through my referral link*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

April Spring Sample #Giveaway

It's time for my (newly added) monthly giveaway! Nothing big, but hopefully still enjoyable =)

For April I have little bundle of samples perfect for anyone looking to try a few items and dip their toes into Asian beauty. Or maybe you're already head-over-heals and just looking to try something new!

This month's giveaway includes:

• Su:m37 White Award Bubble De-Mask (sample)
• Tosowoong Anti-Wrinkle BTX (sample)
• Tosowoong Monster Cocoon Pack (sample)
• Lador Scalp Scaling Spa (scalp/hair pack)
• Lador Special Hair Clinic (hair pack)
• Sulwhasoo Clarifying Mask (sample)
• SkinFood Black Sugar Mask Wash Off (sample)
• Tosowoong Miracle Skin Pore Tightening Pack (sample)
• TonyMoly Banana Sleeping Pack (sample)
• TonyMoly Egg Pore Nose Pack
• Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream (sample)
• Etude House Moistfull Collagen Skin Care Kit with 4 deluxe size samples

Entry-Form

Details you need to know:

This giveaway to open to anyone in the world where USPS will ship to.

The Glitter Chic is not responsible for prize delivery - once shipped, the package is out of my control.

The Glitter Chic will pay for for shipping of the prize, but the winner is responsible for any customs charges or import duties that may be implemented by their country.

The Glitter Chic is not responsible for adverse reactions to product(s) or ingredient(s) in prize.

Must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

Giveaway ends April 30th at 11:59pm cst.

A winner will be drawn within 7 days, and will have 48 hours to respond to my email with a shipping address.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

#Cosrx Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion #Review

I have a slight obsession with creams and moisturizers - I am pretty content with anything at night, as long as it doesn't clog my pores, but I'm a bit more picky during the daytime. I have oily skin so I need a more lightweight moisturizer - but I also have dehydrated skin so I also need something hydrating. I previously have only found two moisturizers that fit the bill - one of which is the Freeset Donkey Milk Cream - but will this lotion add to my daytime moisturizer lineup?

The Cosrx Oil-Free Ultra-Moistuzing Lotion with Birch Sap was originally designed to restore lost moisture in your routine after using aha and/or bha. Claiming to deliver intense hydration to all skin types, and be repairing for damaged skin as well.
The highlight of this lotion is birch sap; an all-natural moisturizer that poses as a good anti-aging ingredient.

Ingredients: Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol,1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ethyl Hexanediol, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.
Key:
Healing & Calming Ingredients
Moisturizing Ingredients
Brightening Ingredients
Potential Irritants

Do not use if you are sensitive to butylene glycol, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, or any of ingredients.

The lotion comes in a pump bottle - typical for Cosrx liquid products, and I must admit that I love how easy it is to dispense this lotion product as well. I hope in the future Cosrx considers putting more of their creams in pump bottles. Though I can see some product being lost if you can't find a tiny cosmetic spatula or skewer to scrape the last bits out when the bottle is almost empty.

The lotion is thick and creamy, white in color, and has a citrus scent to it. It can feel a tab greasy at first, but it does absorb easily into the skin after a few seconds.

I've been using the Cosrx Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion for a month now and am very happy with how it performs. It applies nicely onto my skin and absorbs well. It gives a good amount of hydration no matter if I use it during the day or at night. During the day, it pairs well with sunscreen without causing any balling and doesn't leave my skin greasy. Over night I can wear it alone for light hydration with a sheet mask and have soft skin in the morning - or pair it with a sleeping pack for extra plumping hydration. Two pumps is enough to cover my entire face, so a little goes a long way!

I purchased my lotion from Cupidrop, but you can also find it at WishTrend and Memebox USA*.

Disclaimer: No monetary compensation was received for this post. The Glitter Chic blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. If you have any questions, please contact me at gothickornchic at gmail dot com. This post may contain affiliate links, marked with an "*" and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase using one of those links - which costs nothing to the consumer but does help this site. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.