L’Oreal Pro Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo and Rinse-off Mask Review

 Whenever I visit a salon, I always ask for the brand they use (on treatments especially) and I would always lean on to @lorealpro . They have been around for so many years for a reason. And this time, I am bringing salon Home!

The L’Oreal Absolut Repair Molecular Shampoo and Rinse-Off Mask are 2 combos I went for and I've used this for more than a month finishing the Mask left with less than half of the bottle of shampoo after I posted this on my Instagram.

I guess, it's finally time for me to share my thoughts.

L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Sulfate-Free Shampoo 300ml (Php1,570.00) ---

Sulfate-free formula gently cleanses to nourish and strengthen the hair.

When hair is damaged, its molecular structure, composed of peptides, is compromised. Hair breaks, becomes too elastic, with no movement. But most peptides are too big to be reinjected into the fiber, making damage almost irreversible. Repair 2 years of damage in one use¹ with Absolut Repair Molecular.

For the first time, L’Oréal Advanced Research achieved to decompose peptides, to inject their components separately into the fiber². Once inside, they reform & rebuild the molecular structure of the hair³.

For all damaged hair textures, color-treated, lightened & natural hair.

L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Rinse-Off Masque 250ml (Php1,990.00) ---

Repair 2 years of damage. Replump hair’s molecular layers.

This patented concentrated mask, formulated with Peptides bonder + 5 Amino acid, repairs 2 years of damage1 and replumps hair molecular layers1. Hair is stronger (+94% strength2) with improved elasticity, movement3, and +85% smoothness2. OR Hair is 94% stronger with improved elasticity, movement3, and +85% smoothness2.

For all damaged hair: color-treated, lightened & natural hair.

When hair is damaged, its molecular structure, composed of peptides, is compromised. But most peptides are too big to be reinjected into the fiber, making damage almost irreversible.

 

AMW says ---

• Both products smells so good I look forward to use them daily.
• My hair texture does change on first wash.  I usually do not claim that to be good as most hair products seems to work well on first use, after a week, no itchy or dry scalp.  
• Shampoo itself is NON-drying.  Some professional sulfate-free haircare line are so drying I can't survive without conditioner, this is surprisingly good.
• The mask is my favorite!  I apply it at the bottom part of my hair and lesser dry edges.  You can see how healthy my hair look considering I use heating tools almost daily!
• I can easily comb my hair after shower with this combo!

I have tried a lot of variants under the L'Oreal Professional line but this (as of the moment) my top fave!  I will definitely repurchase the Mask and Shampoo (especially the shampoo) since there are so many good mask brands out there but a few good sulfate-free shampoos in the market!  A little goes a long way - yes, even with my hair length!  Hair feels soft, smooth, clean and healthy!

Have you tried any products under the L'Oreal Pro line?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

 

NEW! Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser

I have always been very consistent with my claim of my favorite drugstore concealer - fast forward to decades later, it has always been the Maybelline Age Rewind.  

Today, you will see the similar "Sponge Type" packaging but with the name Instant Age Rewind Eraser!

I got Shades 120 (top) and 122 (bottom) for review

Shade 120 : Has Pink Undertone so has more brightening effect especially on warm tone skin users (see how it magically erases my bags?)

Shade 122 :  Has more yellow undertone so works as undereye bags corrector but none of the brightening effect.

Applying both shades on my undereye area.
Shade 120: Left side facing you
Shade 122: Right side facing you

I personally felt the formulation changed through the years, I felt the old one is more hydrating while this newer version caters the younger, oily/combination skin market.  That doesn't mean I can't use it though, I still use this daily but I felt like I need to use an eye cream beneath it just to make sure it won't crease.  I wish they retained their formulation to keep this name appropriate - AGE REWIND.  I find this drugstore concealer to be the perfect one for mature skin and I felt sad they gave this up to the younger crowd.  I could be wrong but I felt even the oily skin users can appreciate this more -- which is great news especially since they are trying to adapt to our humid weather.

Hair and Makeup For The Day + Update

 

Has it been THIS LONG?
My last post was last month and February is almost ending!  I am putting an update here because I am turning 46 years old this coming February 28th!  Ahh, I have been celebrating yearly birthdays on this blog for the past 17 years!  I am so grateful to celebrate 17 full years with you guys!  If you are a long time (I mean LOOOONNNGGG TIME) reader, please comment and say HI!  I'd love to know who have been here since 2008 or early 2010s?

Remember how I started Blogging as HR Professional then studied Hair and Makeup on the side?  Then I got engaged, married and turned into a mom?

My life was put on hold - but Beauty Tips sharing NEVER Stopped instead, I ventured to sharing about life and motherhood on this Blog!  Today, I felt like I am in this chapter of my life where I need to update where I am as of the moment.  

There may come a time *knocks on wood* that I might forget about all these memorable moments and experiences of my life so I'll just read and reread it here!

I am currently, actively working as a PR and Marketing consultants for Big Brands locally.  Big companies distributing and producing Health and Beauty products, I also have other clients who seeks my help when it comes to events activation.  I also do a lot of PR Coordination between clients and content creators. So most of my days, you'll see me in front of my phone, Ipad and/or Computer or laptop!  

I also do a lot of hostings nowadays (Grateful for that) and I also do makeup lessons and trainings.  Ahhh, this is the life I've been aiming for but of course, my priority will always be my family!  My son who I takes to and from school and tutors him almost daily - whenever he doesn't understand his lessons or needs assurance of someone "testing" him.

If you are new here, you're probably wondering what I've been blabbing about.  But my online persona has always been Ms. AskMeWhats.  The girl who shares makeup, skincare, hair and nails tips for busy people like YOU and Me!  And that doesn't stop!  Whenever I do my makeup for quick hosting or event attendance, I take videos and photos to share how I came up with such look as the shortest amount of time possible, just like this one....

No matter how crunched I am with time, I never skip a skin prep!  In this look, I prepped my skin by removing dirt and grime after sending my son to school with my favorite Bioderma Micellar Water for Sensitive skin.  I also used my 3rd bottle of Kanebo Fusioning Solution and prepped my Lips with MAC's PREP n Prime Lips.  Estee Lauder ANR for the undereye area - the wand helps depuff my eyes!  Adding cream to fill in dry lines and wrinkles from Kanebo - this product I don't use it daily.  

Check out the rest of the tutorials and products used in this IG Reel Video.

Romantic Hairstyle

 

Happy Monday everyone!  I have been resting and watching K-dramas during the holiday and now I am getting back in the Busy Schedule. Though there are not a lot of brand or product launching locally here in Manila, I get busy in doing PR consultancy and preparing for Product and Brand launches for the coming months.  

That said, being busy doesn't mean I have to look haggard.  Instead, I am inspired to create cute hairstyles for busy gals and moms especially!

This reminds me of Tangled minus the extremely long hair!

I did this look in less than 5 minutes and I love the result so much I've decided to add a Ribbon.

Still works right?

I would do this on days it gets so hot and I want a change after my usual ponytail or bun style! (A quick video tutorial after the jump)

Happy New Year Lips

 

I haven't been Blogging as I went offgrid when my son's school break started and I also started my own mini break watching and catching up on K-dramas and movies.

Who watched Squid Games 2?  I did and I am obsessed!  I can't wait for season 3.

It has been a week since the start of 2025.  I already did a BOOBOO, did you know that I woke up super early today and sent my son to school wondering why the school is so quiet?  Too quiet it turned out school starts tomorrow!  It was funny but I want to punch myself back to sleep!  Too late, so here I am using up this extra hours to blog and update you guys because I miss you all!

As always, RED is an auspicious color so I am wearing a red that works for me, this time with MAC.

💋MAC Studio Fix Powder NC25
💋MAC Fix+ Matte
💋MAC A Little Tamed Powder Matte Liquid Lipcolor
💋MAC E For Effortless Love Me Lipstick

If you wonder why I added a Fix+, it is not just for my face but also to "set" my red lipstick!  I use this trick to prevent the red color to transfer on my teeth and skin.

If you are not comfortable with Ruby Woo, you may give  MAC E For Effortless Love Me Lipstick especially if you have dry lips like I do.  Under the Love Me Lipstick line --- these are all-new argan oil-inflused formula that gives moisture all-day and gives off a weightless feel and satin-soft finish.

True enough, I find this line to be my favorite and I can't wait to get more shades!  Look how luscious and soft my lips look and girl I tell you, if you are a long-time AskMeWhats reader, you know how dry my lips could get!