My hair went, "Aaahh...!" - Dove hair therapy anti-hairfall shampoo and conditioner (green label)

This may sound crazy but for the past year and a half I've been struggling to find the right shampoo and conditioner for my hair in Hong Kong. 

See in Malaysia, my dad installed this massive filter that purifies all the water before it even enters the house. Every time I return there, no matter what shampoo and conditioner I use, my hair is happy shiny floaty and bouncy. 

In Hong Kong where the water is slightly harder than in Malaysia, no such luck.

I tried my old standbys at first, Dove for regular hair - too dry.

Dove for dry hair - too heavy

Dove Nourishing Oil Care - too weird (a bit sticky, hair oils up fast, yet a bit dry)

L'Oreal shampoos - too dry and made me shed like the beagles.

This is the problem when you have an oily scalp and dry ends on fine hair. Argh!

I was about to just give up when Dove launched THIS range in Hong Kong. Remembering the luck I had with the old brown bottled ones, I gave this a whirl and I felt my hair just go, "Aahh!"

Autumn/Winter Skincare Routine

(Would have taken a better picture but my camera died on me)
L-R: Olay Complete Moisturising Lotion, Clarins HydraQuench Intensive Serum,
Clinique All About Eyes Serum, Natio Eye Gel, Clinique MoistureSurge

Winter is just around the corner for us in Australia and I have been tweaking my skincare routine to deal with the change. While summer is all about sunscreen, exfoliation and brightening products, my winter skincare routine revolves around hydration.

Products that I have left in my routine are Clinique MoistureSurge, Natio Eye Treatment Gel and a Clinique All About Eyes serum. The latter was part of a Clinique travel exclusive set and I have only just started using it since the weather started getting chilly. I can't say if it has improved the area around my eyes but it feels quite refreshing especially on days when you didn't have enough sleep.

Mmm.. Dove Go Fresh in Splash: Nectarine & White Ginger

Yet another great little item they DON'T bring into Malaysia!

Far more richly scented than its Grapefruit and Lemongrass counterpart (which I love) this thick creamy peach-coloured gel is absolutely delicious. I was afraid I wouldn't like it at first because I'm not fond of the scent of ginger (reminds me of fish everytime) but no fear! What you smell is pure delicious fresh Nectarine / Apricot / Peach. There is a added hint of spice which must be the ginger.

The scent lingers faintly for a bit on your skin and hangs around a LONG time in your bathroom. Everytime I walk past after a shower I catch myself sniffing happily.

Dove Go Fresh Spray On Deodorant in Grapefruit & Lemongrass

While not quite the unmitigated disaster that the roll-on version was, this failed to impress and I won't be repurchasing. However, I've never been a fan of spray-ons so if you are maybe you'll like this as online reviews in general are quite positive.

The Good
It does smell nice, not as tangy or grapefruity as I'd like but still quite fresh, the scent lasts all day but isn't so strong that it'll get on your nerves. It is strong enough to interfere with your perfume though so pair it with bright citrus scents.

Once it dries down it keeps your underarms dry and fresh giving out only slightly on a visit to the gym.

The Bad
The bit that annoys me most is that it doesn't spray evenly or invisibly. Sometimes it goes on so thickly, even when held at a distance, that it cakes up in a thick white layer that flakes off! Argh!

Also, like most spray ons it takes awhile to dry down which is always annoying.

Finally, it seems that Rexona Skin Lightening dry stick deodorant really does lighten! When I switched to this my left underarm developed a slight discolouration. Like patchy freckles. I immediately switched back to Rexona and in a week the discolouration is barely noticeable. I have no idea what caused it but at least there's a cure!

Conclusion
Grapefruit or no grapefruit I won't be repurchasing. BUT if they bring in the drystick version, at the same pricepoint of about RM12, I'll probably cave and buy it!

Utter disappointment: Dove goFresh roll-on deodorant in grapefruit and lemongrass

I picked this up in Hong Kong hoping it would smell like the shower gel version of this scent - which is delish. Can't believe I haven't reviewed that yet, must get around to it. And it proved to be not just a disappointment, but a disastrous one.

I'm reviewing this now because I spotted it on the shelves at Guardian for about RM12, and in my honest opinion. Please save your cash.

Because EVEN if you don't mind that it smells sweet and powdery and not remotely grapefruity, and EVEN if you don't mind that it dries white and streaky. You WILL mind that the darned thing leaks like crazy and when you open it after a week of ignoring it, it will splatter all over you, your mirror, your feet and your floor. Oh and your makeup too. Depending where you're situated when you pop that cap.

Now there a chance I picked up a defective one, so if you're feeling adventurous give it a go. I for one won't ever try this thing again.

I am trying the spray on one now though *sheepish look*. Because the shower gel is that good.