Head and Shoulders Supreme Scalp Scrub review

I love my hair, and I’m always looking for new ways to care for it—especially from the root up. So when I came across the Head & Shoulders Supreme Scalp Scrub, I had to try it. A product that promised to exfoliate, refresh, and create a healthy foundation for beautiful hair? That checked a lot of boxes.

I was curious to see if this scrub could live up to its claims of detoxing the scalp, removing buildup, and leaving both hair and skin feeling revitalized. Here's how it went, along with some of my honest impressions—and what others are saying too.

Product Claims:

• Deeply exfoliates to remove buildup and renew your skin's surface* (*With regular use)
• Provides a healthy foundation to grow beautiful hair from the scalp
• Fresh-smelling formula is crafted to be free of dyes and adds a soothing experience to your shower routine

Exfoliate yours with Supreme Exfoliating Scalp Scrub, brought to you by Head & Shoulders, America’s #1 dermatologist-recommended brand. Infused with vitamin E and argan oil, this scrub detox helps to remove product build up and dead skin cells for healthier hair. It’s like a gentle buildup remover and scalp treatment all in one. To use it, massage the scrub into your scalp before shampooing to renew your skin’s surface. Follow it up with Head & Shoulders Shampoo.

How to Use:

Massage into scalp before shampooing to gently exfoliate, remove buildup and renew skin's surface. Rinse well. Follow with Head & Shoulders shampoo.

Head and Shoulders Supreme Scalp Scrub

Highlights:

• gritty, not like St. Ives, but like a facial exfoliator
• has a nice soft scent but does not linger in your scalp or hair
• scalp feels slightly refreshed and gently exfoliated
• does not make scalp more or less greasy
• it is a good to have product but not a must have product.

My Impressions:

My scalp likes this scrub, but I wouldn't say it loves it. It craves the grittiness—there’s something satisfying about the gentle exfoliation—but the long-term benefits for my scalp health haven’t been particularly noticeable. It feels good in the moment, offering a light refresh, but hasn’t made a dramatic difference. Interestingly, I’ve noticed it moisturizes my hair more than my scalp, leaving my strands soft and touchable after use.

From researching online and seeing what others were saying, I’m not alone in this mixed experience. Many people love its effectiveness and clean, pleasant fragrance. Some even call it a miracle for their scalp, saying it works well for their scalp type and leaves their hair feeling moisturized and healthy. However, others mention that the exfoliating beads are quite tiny—almost too subtle—and that the tube is smaller than expected, comparable to a hand cream. A few reviewers also found the application directly to the scalp a bit awkward or ineffective.

All in all, it’s a nice sensory experience and a gentle way to refresh the scalp, but it may fall short if you’re expecting a deep detox or dramatic results.

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Head and Shoulders Supreme Scalp Scrub

Summary & Conclusion:

Head & Shoulders' Supreme Exfoliating Scalp Scrub offers a refreshing, mildly gritty texture and a light, clean scent that enhances your shower routine. While it doesn’t dramatically improve scalp health for everyone, it does provide a satisfying cleanse and noticeably softer hair. It’s ideal for occasional use when your scalp feels weighed down by product buildup. Just keep in mind the exfoliation is more subtle, and the tube might be smaller than expected.

If your scalp enjoys the ritual of exfoliation and you’re looking for something gentle with a soothing feel, this is a nice-to-have. But if you’re after a more intensive scrub or lasting scalp improvements, this might not be your miracle product.

score: 7.8/10
website: https://headandshoulders.com/en-us/shop-products/pre-wash/supreme-exfoliating-scalp-scrub-treatment

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cream Some by Mi review

I have been eyeing this cream for some time... it has AHA, BHA and PHA.

AHA which stands for alpha hydroxy acid focuses on removing layers of dead skin cells on the surface level and stimulates collagen and humectant properties

BHA stands for beta hydroxy acid penetrates deeper under the surface of the skin to degunk debris from the pores. It is good for acne-prone skin, anti-inflammatory, and also stimulates collagen production.

PHA stands for Poly hydroxy Acid removes layers of dead skin cells on the surface and helps the skin absorb products better. 

This cream claims to smoothly exfoliate and strengthen your skin barrier with tea tree leaf water, Centella Asiatica. It also has Madecassoside to protect sensitive skin and helps it stay healthy.

This cream contains Centella 700,000ppm

Instructions:

Take an appropriate amount and spread evenly onto the skin. 

Since there is a serum version, I assume this cream acts as a moisturizer.

 impressions:

• woody minty smell
• soothing for skin
• very lightweight
• effects are not long-lasting
• only provides a temporary relief
• you need a liberal amount (for 30 days, this is a lot of product!)

I was very excited when I first saw this cream however, after using it for 30 days, I didn't see any significant changes to my skin, it is good as a temporary relief from dryness but it didn't provide life-changing or amazing results.  It is a lightweight product and doesn't provide any protective barrier (like most moisturizers do). 

I liked how the woody mintiness of the cream calmed my skin (when it felt irritated, dry, sensitive) but I didn't like how it just seemed to stop at that. I didn't feel any major changes or improvements to my skin.

While it doesn't irritate my skin at all (despite all of the exfoliants) it didn't do a good job helping my skin improve.

unfortunately, this is not as good as most have said it is. 

Score: 5.5/10

Website: no website

Canmake Quick Easy Eyeliner review

Canmake Quick Easy Eyeliner in brown

So I stumbled upon this eyeliner which I was shopping for eyeliners. The "Quick-Easy Eyeliner" text caught my attention. 

Canmake claims that this eyeliner is great for beginners and very easy to use. You will have great control in making all sorts of shapes. Since there wasn't a tester, I had to buy it (it was ¥550), so it was very affordable.

I threw away the packaging, but I remember it said that this eyeliner is waterproof but can be washed off with hot water. It is smudge-proof and resistant to sweat, oil and tears!

This is what the tip looks like but it is very stiff... I'm still a beginner so I couldn't tell whether that was a good or bad thing.

It is a felt tip type with a 1.65mm thickness. 

However, I had trouble drawing lines on my hand... the tip was hard to control and it left uneven double strokes... I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. While it felt soft on my hand, when I used it on my eyelids, it was a different story. The tip of the liner scratched my eye and it was very hard to control... (the scraps weren't severe to the point it wounded me or left me in tears but it was enough to feel discomfort)

I didn't have to use warm water, it just removed with normal cold/lukewarm water... 

the results are average... you can see I couldn't properly make the line to the end... I find it hard to fill in after I make my initial line.

definitely not a fan... 

score: 1/10 (one for staying true to colour)

website: https://www.canmake.com/en/item/detail/35 

Eyes Cream Gel Pencil Eyeliner review

I found these while shopping on Qoo10. It's an e-commerce website owned by eBay. Here is the link where I bought them from.

I got these at a bargain, a buy one get one free plus 20% off! These are originally ¥1200 each. I was surprised to learn that they were made in Germany!

Gel Liners are my favourites! They do an amazing job lining your eyes with the right consistency and stroke lines (subtle and smooth)

left is Bitter brown and right is Milk Brown

I noticed that once I leave them to dry for 3 minutes, they are waterproof. 

pros:

• waterproof
• nice consistency
• easy to store (can twist up and twist down)
• smudgy look (not sure whether this is a pro or con)

cons:

• how difficult it is to get the lid/cap off
• sometimes you end up with double strokes (the shape of the tip is not perfectly rounded off perfectly)
• the strokes are not sharp (quite smudgy, like eye shadow)

Like most gel eyeliners, this is a twist up and twist down type, which makes it easy to store and to get the right length of the liner. 

The only drawback about this is just HOW HARD IT IS TO GET THE LID/CAP off!!... This has been my frustration ever since I started using this, especially in mornings.

Fix this lid/cap and it will almost be the perfect eyeliner.

score: 7.5/10 (if you add in the lid factor - 5/10)

website: (this is the link to where I bought these) https://www.qoo10.jp/item/EYESCREAM-2%E5%80%8BSET-EYESCREAM-%EF%BC%88%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%EF%BC%89%E3%82%B8%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%83%9A%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AB%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%8F%E3%83%AA%E3%82%AD%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%82%A2%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%83%8A%E3%83%BC%EF%BC%8F-MSH%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%82%B5%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88/602237590?selectedOptions=;

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Etude House Tear Eye Liner #WH901 review

Hey Everyone, I sincerely apologize for the lack of reviews... I have been stressing over a lot of things lately (personal, work, etc). So I wasn't able to focus on writing reviews (I have a lot of drafts sitting in my drafts folder waiting to be written...). But at last... I finally completely a review! :D

product

The other day, I was shopping at Lumine in Shinjuku, and I came across Etude House (I love Korean Cosmetics). I decided to walk in and see what new products they have. I saw their Tear Eye Liner and was curious... the description said it was an eye liner for your tear and under eye water line. Because this product was so intriguing, I bought it.

photo credits: etudehouse.com

Since the best selling one seemed to be #WH901, I bought it! We have all been waiting for a product like this, some times, we try to put some light shimmery eye shadow at the bottom of our eyes to brighten them... BUT... the shimmery does not last so long. This is the perfect solution, it literally stays on as long as eye liner.

applicator

The applicator was very fine, it made it easy to apply! (in fact, much easier than regular eye liner). The applicator made precise strokes.

with product

You can instantly see results... I don't have to say much... :P It really brightens up the eyes and makes you look so much more awake. You can also see how my dark circles are less obvious.

without product

Before discovering this product, I would always use eye shadows to brighten up my eyes, but after using this product, I realized how the effect is so much better than a regular eye shadow. I highly recommend it!

how product looks...

All you need is one stroke.

impressions:

• very easy to apply
• makes eyes look so bright!
• love this product
• easy to remove with eye make up remover (even with the sparkles :D)

This is a special product and a very innovative one. Who knew that one thin stroke can make such a huge difference on our overall finished look! It was very easy to apply but I also found it annoying to get rid of the sparkles... but all that can e fixed with using an eye make up remover!

score: 9/10

website: http://etude.jp/eye/eye_liner/211030155.html

iRemax Proda Power Bank review

20000mAh Power Box

I'm quite surprised I couldn't find any reviews of this Power Bank anywhere! Anywayz, this will be the first one then :P

I have been using Power Banks for over 4 years, so I think I am quite qualified to do a review... and to determine whether a Power Bank is good or not.

some information at the back of the package

They specifically indicated that this product was Designed in Hong Kong and Made in China.

I would assume that most of you (my loyal readers and friends) would not have heard of this brand or this Power Bank (unless you came to my page through a Search Engine like Yahoo or Google, of course). 

In fact, I have never heard of this brand and because of the bad reputation that Chinese Power Banks have built up, I would never consider buying a Power Bank that is made in China (my other power banks were made in Thailand or Hong Kong).

contents included in package

I was introduced to this brand by my friend. One day, while I was eating with my friends, my Nexus 6 (I blame Marshmallow, Android 6.0.1 for this tragedy) ran out of battery (as in zero). To my luck, I forgot to charge my Power Bank and thus I couldn't use my phone. 

My friend then told me about her Power Bank that she got in China... and that I could use it (everyone at the table started their negative comments and what they heard on the news). But my friend explained that this one was different. 

1. It was designed in Hong Kong, 
2. The Power Bank was Long lasting 
3. It charges phones fast *
4. It did not explode on her, and she has been using it for 3-4 years. 
5. It is apparently famous for those who always have to take pictures on their phones (for work).

*For the 3rd point... just to give you a feel of how fast it charges... (according to Google my Nexus 6 has a 3220mAh battery) it only took 45 mins for my phone's battery to recover to 55%! (my other power banks take at least 2 hours to get to that range). I was amazed!

information about this Power Bank

I quickly asked my friend for the details... but unfortunately, she said she bought it in China, in a store... she didn't even know the brand. so I took her power bank and took pictures of it. I went online and found it (I actually found this quite troublesome... I went online, got their contact details, their "customer service" was not helpful). I later found out that my friend's PowerBank has been discontinued and Proda is the newer range. Long story short, I finally found it on tvc-mall.com. You can also buy it on alibaba.com (as suggested by their representative). I asked them and TVC Mall is their certified seller. (while searching for this product, I learned that there are fake/replicas of this product... so be careful when purchasing.

LCD indicator, it looks like mirror when it is turned off

I was happy when this FINALLY arrived... I was desperate for a Power Bank!!I was quite happy when I got it. The packaging and the product both felt very authentic. The Power Bank was easy to hold. I couldn't wait to use it immediately. (there was 44% of power in the Power Bank). It was a little heavy... (because the battery capacity is so big). The LCD was very clear (see picture below) and it looked like a mirror when it isn't on. I was quite disappointed there was no wall charger included... how do we charge it???

the outlets there are 2 USB output and 1 input

pros:

• easy to grip and hold (fits in your hand so well)
• considerably light (it is 20 000mAh) according to the mailing label = 0.420KG
• easy to fit in purse
• charges my phone fast! (almost as fast as my phone wall charger)
• indicator of percentage left, so I know how much power is remaining in bank
• very cheap and affordable
• large capacity and very sturdy
• 2 usb outlets (you can charge 2 devices at the same time)

cons:

• no wall charger included
• cannot charge and be charged at the same time
• takes a long time to be fully charged (I use a turbo charger and it takes me a whole night to get it fully charged!)
• need to push "power button" to start charging

power button: you can turn on the device, check how much battery is left and turn on/off the light

One of my biggest disappoints is that it cannot charge devices while being charged. This REALLY sucks!! This is supposed to be a new and improved product (it was launched in March 2016) I am absolutely disappointed...

Another one of my disappointments is that I need to press the power button in order for the Power Bank to charge my device... this does not make any sense to me...

bright light

Overall, I am happy with this purchase. 1. It is so cheap! 2. It charges my phone fast. 3. It feels very durable. 

where I bought this Power Bank (product link): www.tvc-mall.com

I will do a review on shopping at www.tvc-mall.com soon

score: 8/10
website: http://www.iremax.hk/index.php?type=detail&channel=product&lang=en&id=3707


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Paramount Fine Foods Restaurant review

Paramount Find Foods Restaurant

Paramount Fine Foods serves Lebanese food. The restaurant has a nice simple cellar type environment, with a mix of a bar table and restaurant, it is a nice casual environment to chat and eat. They have quite a selection of food choices, from sandwiches to pizzas to burgers and grill items.

Restaurant Impressions:

• nice simple relaxing environment
• bad service
• spacious seating

complimentary bread (?)

My friend who recommended this place to us was very excited for this complimentary bread to come. We could understand her excitement when the waitress brought over the bread.

another view of the complimentary bread, see how big it is?

We were laughing when the bread came because it was so big! This bread was served very hot and fresh. Its taste is very light and crispy. This bread is hollow. We didn't end up finishing this bread though. The other foods were very filling themselves. This bread did make waiting for the food much easier. We were all very impatient hungry people. (=D)

our pizzas left to right: Spicy Chicken, Cheese with Zaatar and Spinach with Cheese

Upon my friend's recommendations, we decided to get 3 pizzas and split them. We ordered Spicy Chicken, Cheese with Zaatar and Spinach with Cheese! They were all so tasty and served really hot! They were thin hand made pizzas. They didn't have a strong taste nor any "pizza sauce" (like Italian pizzas). they were special. (check below to see the menu, the prices were very reasonable). The portions did not look very big, but don't let that fool you. We were so full when we finished our last slice.

1. The Spicy Chicken was a little Spicy, I didn't know Spicy chicken can be turned into a pizza dish (in a good way). The pizza contained diced grilled chicken flavoured with spices & mixed with a spicy sauce.

2. The Cheese with Zaatar tasted strongly of herbs. (Zaatar is a type of spice, the blend it with), the pizza contained Melted Accawi cheese with Zaatar. It was everything you needed to satisfy your taste buds: oily cheesy, salty and herb...y.

3. after having the 2 pizzas I thought, ok, there shouldn't be anything better... but once I tried the Spinach with Cheese pizza, I was surprised, there IS something else that is better. This pizza was Spinach mixed with onions & sumac topped with melted Accawi cheese. A different kind of goodness from the other 2 pizzas.

Kebbeh Piece

We ordered these appetizers called Kebbeh Piece, they didn't come till we were half way done our pizzas though. I think the waitress should have brought these out for us first since they were "appetizers". Anywayz... I have never had Kebbeh before, but it is really delicious! These Kebbeh were served with hummus (as a dipping sauce).

This restaurant makes Kebbah with Ground sirloin mixed with cracked wheat & stuffed with spiced beef & cashew nuts fried in vegetable oil. (am I making your mouth watery? :D)

So what are Kebbeh? It is made from Bulghur (a type of wheat) mixed with minced onions and beef/lamb. It is then fried. I did some research and discovered that Kebbeh is considered a national dish of the Lebanese. (Some spell Kebbeh like Kibbeh, but they are the same thing).

This was really delicious too! (I highly recommend these Kebbeh Piece)

partial menu of the appetizers

partial menu of the pizzas

The prices are reasonable, as a party of 3 hungry people (and given we were all hungry from work and rehearsal), this meal costed less than $20 in total. I am absolutely content by the quality and quantity of this restaurant. I will definitely be coming back to this place very soon. (I hope they improve on service soon!)

I am so glad to be acquainted with Lebanese food this time. I have never thought about what food they have,  I am so glad to have had the opportunity to try something new! Thanks to my friend Lydia for recommending us to this place!

rating: 9/10

website: http://www.paramountfinefoods.com/index.html 

Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill Restaurant review

It has been quite a while since I have been to Swiss Chalet. (I think the last time I was there, I was only a toddler), but Swiss Chalet has changed, they have improved themselves I was quite impressed by how good their quality and quantity has become. Prices are also extremely reasonable.

These were a few things I ordered.

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine:

red onions, roasted button mushrooms, red peppers, spinach and chipotle pesto with roasted garlic cream sauce... is going to be delicious. But when it's made with our freshRotisserie Chicken, tossed with Linguine, and topped with Parmesan cheese, it's a 100% sure-fire winner. Oh, and did we mention the warm garlic toast

The Spicy Chipotle Chicken Linguine was the dish that surprised me the most. The Chipotle gave the pasta a beautiful Indian taste. It is something I have never tried any where else. It was also very filling... I only managed to eat 1/3 of this pasta in the restaurant and I was already so full. I know the plate makes it look like there isn't a lot... but trust me... there is A LOT.

Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs

Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs:

For those who just can’t choose between Swiss Chalet’s most famous entrées, opt for the mouth-watering combo of a Quarter of our famous Rotisserie Chicken and a 1/3 Rack of smoky BBQ Ribs all on one tasty plate. Served with coleslaw, home-style white or multigrain roll as well as your choice of side, you'll be glad you didn't choose one or the other!

available sides for entrees

I was quite impressed by their Quarter Chicken & 1/3 Rack BBQ Ribs and it is a good choice to choose this: 1. you get to taste their famous Chicken and 2. you can have more variety of food on your plate. There is definitely a reason why their chicken is "famous", the taste is mild but when you combine with their famous Swiss Chalet Sauce, it is very tasty.  However, I found the chicken to be slightly dry.

I found the ribs quite challenging to cut up though. The bbq sauce was nice.

The was impressed by the portions. I was very full (and even had left overs).

famous Swiss Chalet Sauce

Their famous Swiss Chalet Sauce tastes really nice too. I can't say I have fallen in love with it but it is definitely unique. It tastes like gravy mixed with some cinnamon and other kinds of herbs. I would actually choose their "regular gravy" over their Swiss Chalet Sauce though.

menu: https://www.swisschalet.com/menu/ribs