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Product Review: DASODA SJ Real Liquid Liner

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Remember that I had posted a review on DASODA MG Mega Long Mascara some time ago? Well, now here's the DASODA SJ Real Liquid Liner review! ^o^/*~


DASODA SJ Real Liquid Liner, free from coal-tar colorants so colorants don't remain on skin! To know more, read the Introduction of SJ Real Liquid Liner in this post.

Ingredients printed in English & its Expire date pasted at the back of the packaging .

The original instructions slip in Japanese. Product made in Japan.

Gold and Black coated pen, best combi colour. ^_^
Look at the super-fine 0.1mm tip brush pen. Every bristle is so precisely measured and made that when I see up close, the pointed bristles looks like its delicately sculpted out.

Swatch
Before swatching, I shaked the pen and it has a clicking sound which indicates I am mixing the solution inside and having it dispensed out from the brush tip slowly.
During the swatch, I find that:
- the ink is not the super black kind, it is basically just black.
- the ink doesn't look very uniform in every strokes that I drew on my hand (see image below)
- the ink spreads at the edges and fills in the lines of my skin but not visible if seen from a distance (see image below)
- the black ink is buildable and can become very black, just by layering ove
- dries fast
- has glossy finish
- smudge free
- not easy to maneuver the brush tip 
- brush is a tad too soft, flexible and bends easily when force is applied to it
(image left: without flash - right: flash)

  
Eye Swatch
Although the eyeliner might not seem quite promising in my hand swatch, but I have a different experience when used on my eyes.
- the black ink appears pretty black when applied on my eyes (on top of an orange eye base here)
- black ink turns blacker when layered over few times
- doesn't spread at the edges
- has slight gloss finish
- easy to achieve sharp & pointy edges like so (see image below)
- brush tip still feels too soft, requires time & skills to handle it
- brush doesn't fray at all
- capping the lid back requires patience, so as not to damage the brush
- water-proof
- not so tear-proof as my warm tears washed it out (my tears os capable of washing almost everything out. hahax~ ^_^")
- very easy to remove, by using oil cleansers or eye makeup remover
- can be removed by facial foam too if only eyeliner is used (not including concealer/foundation/eye base/eyeshadows)
- doesn't stain the skin
▼ image taken in normal day light. Only the upper lash line drawn with DASODA SJ Liquid Liner, outer bottom lashline is drawn with a black pencil eyeliner


Review
A basic black ink water-proof, smudge-proof liquid liner that can achieve sharp, pointy, slim tails. 
It is best used on eyes that have eye primer/base or eyeshadows to prevent the eyeliner from spreading at the edges.
It is better for users who are already skilled in using liquid liners or those who like using soft brush tips. I had a bit of difficulty in drawing the eye with this liquid liner within 1 stroke, although I know its best to complete it in a few short strokes. hahax~ ^_^" But when I am in a rush, I will prefer to have a eyeliner that I can apply on within a stroke or 2. The tip is soft and bends easily hence I have some problem controlling it.
Nonetheless, after some practice I am getting used to the soft tip and had found it pretty easy to apply.

A simple LOTD with the DASODA SJ Liquid Liner (Deep Black)
*ignores my imbalance double eyelids* (–_,=")


Price
DASODA SJ Liquid Liner SGD$19.90 


Where to buy?
Exclusively at Sasa (Singapore)

Website
DASODA Singapore
DASODA Japan
DASODA Japan (English)
Sasa Singapore FB


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by SasaSG & Plus1Asia to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Spotted: New Mentholatum Hand Veil at Guardian

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Hey all! I'm trying to blog using my Samsung note 10.1 tablet~♥ It's not easy! But for a short post like this I guess its still fine! ^_^
Anyhoo, on with my post!~


Yesteday I spotted NEW Mentholatum Hand Veil products on Guardian shelves! 
There's Moisturizing, Whitening hand cream and Nail care hand cream.
Each only for SGD$5.90!
◇above image taken using my tablet and edited in Paper Artist

For more details on this product, go to Mentholatum website.

Cheers! (○♥○)

Instagram Contest: Ettusais Skin-Loving Products

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Lately there have been more and more brands creating Instagram accounts and drawing fans and customers from there as well. This time round, Ettusais is also following the trend!

Awhile earlier, I received an EDM and saw that Ettusais is having a Contest in their Instagram! So why not join them?! ^_^
Contest ends on 24 March~




Websites


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


I am not affiliated to the Ettusais & its company. Images taken from Ettusais EDM.
Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by SasaSG & Plus1Asia to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true. - See more at: http://miwitch.blogspot.sg/#sthash.ckqelPCb.dpuf

Product Review: BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line

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Hey all, as promised I am (finally!) reviewing the BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System skincare products!
Read my previous BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System introduction post to know more about it and the post on how I first know about BRTC.

Warning:This post is image intensive! There are more than 40 images in total and some can be enlarged by clicking it.

The products to be reviewed in this post are (from left to right):
- Vitalizer White Soap (200ml) 
- Vitalizer Fluid (120ml) 
- Vitalizer C-10 Ampoule (30ml) 
- Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream (9g) 
- Vitalizer White Gel (60ml) 
- Vitalizer Cream (50ml)
- Vitalizer Mask 20ml (5pcs/box)

BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System is equivalent to many healthy fruits & vegetables in a large jar high in vitamins & nutrients, including Vitamins A, B3, B5 ,B6, B9, B12, C, E, F and H!!
▲ image from BRTC Korea website


Skin needs Vitamins
Choose Multi-Vital 10 System if:
- You have uneven skin tones with dark spots from constant sun exposure.
- No brightening skin care products help your dull, lifeless skin
- You want gentle, yet effective brightening results
- Your skin lacks vitality and nourishment
If most or all of the above points are YES, that means Multi-Vital 10 System is best for you! ^,^


Information Slip
Inside every product packaging, there is a information slip enclosed. It is in 3 languages - Korean, English & Chinese.


How to use?
So, with this many products, how do you use them? Which one comes first and which comes last?
Don't worry as all have been stated in the slip. ^_^

Vitalizer White Soap is to be used 1st for cleansing of skin, thereafter use the rest of products as shown below:
Vitalizer Fluid ▶ Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream ▶ Vitalizer C 10 Ampoule ▶ Vitalizer White Gel ▶ Vitalizer Cream
▲ image from BRTC Korea website

When using Vitalizer Mask, the sequence will be:
 Vitalizer Fluid ▶ Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream ▶ Vitalizer Mask ▶ Vitalizer White Gel ▶ Vitalizer Cream
▲ image from BRTC Korea website

As I do not have the Sun block and BB Cream, I will not be reviewing them. But the sequence for using them is easy, just apply them after the last step of skincare like this:
Vitalizer Fluid ▶ Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream ▶ Vitalizer C 10 Ampoule ▶ Vitalizer White Gel ▶ Vitalizer Cream ▶ Vitalizer Laser Aid Sun Block ▶ Vitalizer Laser Aid BB Cream



◈ Step 1: Vitalizer White Soap

Packaging
Ingredient list, method of usage and descriptions are available in Korean & English. Although the name White Soap, it is actually a gel cleanser, not really a soap.

Product
The capsules (beads) in the cleanser is enriched with Vitamins.

What amaze me is that this has a very small pump outlet. And if you'd noticed, usually cleansers are made without a cap or a temporary cap that is thrown away after removing it. But this cleanser have a permanent cap. Perhaps this is to keep moisture & steam (produced when you bathe) away from contacting the content inside the bottle, so as to prolong its product life span and prevent degradation.

Swatch
The cleanser is a thick gel with lots of capsules. When pumped out, the capsules disintegrated, releasing the vitamins into the gel.
I use about 10 or more pumps of White Soap for face cleansing after removing makeup. As for light cleansing, it will be 4-5 pumps. Sometimes, finger gets really tired from pressing so many times on the pump. Lolx~
Note: This is not for removing makeup. It only says it can remove makeup residues, which means the remaining makeup that you didn't cleanse properly can be removed by using this White Soap.

Review
- very thick gel consistency
- very fresh citrus scent, smells like orange
- capsules disintegrate fast when in contact with water
- lathers easily but foams minimally
- turns into pretty think creamy lather
- face feels refreshing from the citrus scent
- doesn't sting my eyes
- the lather feels thick and moisturizing on face during cleansing
- massaging the lather on face helps soften dead skin cells and make skin feels softer
- after cleansing, it does not leave a squeaky feeling on my ski
- face feels free from oil but full of moisture, doesn't feel stripped, dry or tight at all
- skin feels clean, soft, supple and a little radiant after cleansing
- doesn't irritate my skin
- can remove non-tinted sunscreen
I am in love with this face wash or what they call 'White Soap'. Especially the moment when I place the lather on my face it feels so refreshing and I don't feel that I am even washing my face with a cleanser. It felt like washing with a creamy moisturizer. It is almost like I can feel the Vitamins from the capsules doing its work by replenishing moisture to my skin while removing the impurities and oil from it. This is a pretty new experience for me as I had never felt skin feeling so revitalized and moisturized at the same time during face cleansing. Remembering last time, I used to like squeaky clean skin after cleansing but I had learned to like face cleansers that can cleanse well and not leave my skin squeaky and taut.
This is one product that I like best from the Multi-Vital 10 System range.



◈ Step 2: Vitalizer Fluid ◈

Packaging
Notice that the small square illustrations at the bottom of the box shows differently on different products. Look out for them when purchasing Multi-Vital 10 System products.
This fluid has quite high content of alcohol in it.

Product
Vitalizer Fluid or what we commonly name as the Toner/ Lotion, comes in a heavy glass pump bottle. Glass is non-porous and will not deteriorate so it helps ensure freshness and the product inside retains its strength.

Swatch
Instead of pumping it on cotton pad, I dispense it on my palm (make sure hands are washed and dried) so that I can 'save' more of this fluid and use it for a longer time. Cotton pads often absorb a lot of the fluid and left only a little for my skin to absorb, plus sometimes it stripes off moisture from my face if the cotton pad isn't wet enough. So by using bare hands to apply the fluid, I can ensure almost 100% of the fluid is being absorbed by my face.
However at times, I will still use cotton pads as it will help in removing the excess impurities that was left from the face cleanser.
Below shows 2 pumps of Fluid in my palm. Usually I use 2-3 pumps (without cotton pad) for whole face and neck.

1 pump of fluid for hand swatch. Infact 1 pump can cover the whole hand easily.

Face Swatch

You can see from the first pic (most left) that certain area of my skin is matte as it's dry.
When apply the fluid, skin looks dewy.

Review
- fluid feels like water, just a tiny bit thickened water
- light weight
- has citrus fragrance and slight alcohol scent
- spreads out easily just like water
- non-greasy & non-sticky
- absorbed into skin almost immediately if applied just right
- if applied more than 2 pumps (spread using hands), it will take awhile for skin to absorb and will have a little sticky after-feel
- skin feels very hydrated
- dry skin like eyes areas immediately felt re-energized and quenched with moisture
- soothes thirsty skin as well as dry and wrinkly areas like laugh lines
- skin doesn't appear anymore radiant than it is though
- doesn't make my t-zone area oily
- doesn't irritate my skin
- stings when there is an open wound on my skin (eg, acne) because it contains alcohol, will need to be careful not to apply on it
- helps skin retains moisture very well
Hmm.. what can I say more? Another one of the product in this range that I like using? Lolx~
I'm really into thin liquid toner than those of a thicker consistency ones. However most of the thin consistency toner that I use often 'drys out' quickly, because of its high alcohol content.
For this fluid, I will emphasis on the hydrating & moisture retention part. When I step out of my  bathroom where water starts evaporating from the skin, it leads to moisture being stripped off from my skin especially dry areas like my eyes. They feel so dry and almost 'cracking' at times. So I immediately apply the fluid and satisfy my skin's thirst. Usually with the other toners, the skin feels dry again after a min or two that's where I must quickly apply serum to once again moisturize my skin. But with this fluid, I felt like I had already applied a light moisturizer over it because my skin still feels hydrated after sometime. That explains why I said it retains moisture really well. It is light, yet rich in its hydrating properties.




◈ Step 3: Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream ◈

Packaging
Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream, for short I call it just eye cream (hahhax~ ^_^") has a ingredient name Dimethicone. Dimenthicone, a silicon base polymer or a silicone oil, fills in uneven texture and fine lines, which helps create a smooth and flawless look in products like primers, foundations, and lotions. It also provides a protective cover on skin, which is supposed to help keep moisture in, leaving skin hydrated for longer. (reference)
This eye cream is to be used on eye areas, especially for wrinkles around eye rims. However it also can be applied to freckles, liver spots and wrinkle around mouth.

A small and cute eye cream stick! ^_^
There is another plastic cover to double protect the product. The silver coated cap closes with a loud click sound which means it is tightly and securely capped.
Turn the stick to push the product out, turn the other direction to get the product returned to its original position.


Swatch
It doesn't show much when swatched, I can only see the skin becomes glossy.

I smoothen the stick over on the right side of the back of my hand. Then use fingers to spread it out and pat to let it absorbed into skin.

Face Swatch
This may be an eye cream but it can also be used on freckles, liver spots and wrinkle around mouth.
Therefore besides using it on my eyes, I used it on other parts of my face too like wrinkle lines on forehead and laugh lines.
Image below shows my laugh lines (I'm not laughing or smiling so the lines don't show up).
Left pic is when I smooth the eye cream over my laugh lines. Right pic is after I spread and pat it to have it fully absorbed into skin.

Review
- has a minty medicine kind of scent (can only smell it if hold really close to nose)
- it feels a little cooling when applied on skin as it contains Xylitol, most often used in chewing gum and toothpaste
- when spreading out the cream, it feels a little bit sticky
- after absorbed into skin, it doesn't feel as sticky anymore
- gets absorbed really fast, almost an instant after blending it out
- non-greasy
- after using it on my eyes (focused on undereyes), I feel it is not hydrating enough for my dry eyes
- not much difference when used on my eyes, it felt cooling & soothing when applied but not much results seen
- need to apply eye serum before this eye cream as the eye cream alone isn't hydrating enough
- thereafter I focus using it on my laugh lines and forehead wrinkle lines, has pretty amazing results
- my laugh lines which often trap foundation and powder when I laugh or even smile, now about 90% diminished
- skin around my laugh lines feel a lot firmer, less visible and more radiant
- skin around laugh lines still turns red when I open my mouth (that is why you see my skin is reddish in the above image)
- forehead wrinkle lines which usually appear when I look up, still appear visible and only the deeper ones trap foundation
- can be applied on any area of the face, including neck lines (but I haven't try on neck yet)
- doesn't irritate or cause any oil spots on my face
- although contain Alcohol in its ingredients, but I don't feel any stinging when I smooth it over an open wound from acne
I like using this only at my laugh lines as I can really see results in that area. Apparently, this can be smear at any area on the face, even whole face is possible too but at an appropriate amount.
I feel that this eye cream may work for fine lines, wrinkles but not so much on dry skin. It just isn't that moisturizing enough to treat dry skin.
Formerly I had only a little help from previous skin care products, but it isn't improving after sometime. Right after I started to use BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System, I see significant results on my laugh lines. Perhaps it is not only the work of this Eye cream, but the other products as well from the same line. ^_^



◈ Step 4: Vitalizer C-10 Ampoule ◈

Packaging
Think of Ampoule and we will think they come in veils which can only used for a number of days. Nowadays ampoule also come in bottle form, mostly in glass bottles so as to ensure freshness of the product.
BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System had introduced an ampoule in their line. It is however an ampoule that we can use daily!
Besides the high content of Vitamin C (10%), the ampoule also contains Sodium Hydroxide, a strong metallic alkali which is usually used as a pH adjuster in a formula. It is a soapy substance which helps dissolve excess oil, clogged pores, and remove other debris on the skin, while softening it at the same time.

As ampoules are usually more potent than essence and serum, therefore it must be used & stored with care. In this case, this ampoule has a life span of 12 months and has to be refrigerated once opened (as stated on their packaging).
The ampoule comes in a glass bottle (coated in white on exterior) with dropper.

The ampoule solution is in amber.

Swatch
Image below shows just 1 drop of ampoule.


I spread 1 drop of ampoule over right half of the back of my hand. It spreads easily and absorbs really quickly with no trace of glossiness or greasiness.
Though the 2nd and 3rd pic can clearly see that the skin looks a little tinted with the colour but it disappears after awhile.

Face Swatch
There wasn't any indication of how many drops of ampoule we should use each time and how many times we should apply per day on the packaging or the instructions slip. Therefore, I try using it on a daily basis but once per day instead of twice since it is an ampoule, it would be too strong to use so many times per week yah?
I use 3 drops of ampoule for whole face application (avoiding eye area) to 5 drops if I want to apply it on my neck.

Review
- has pretty strong metallic smell and can even taste it in my mouth too when the smell drifts to my nose
- require to wash hands after application so as to remove the metallic smell
- when ampoule drips on my palm, it starts to generate heat and feels warm when I spread it all over my palms
- I pat the ampoule on my face lightly and skin feels warm
- certain parts of the face will have slight tingly feel at times, while other times there isn't any feeling
- besides the usual 3 drops of ampoule, I will also drip 1 drop on my finger and dab it on face concentrating on my dark spots, pigmentation and scars
- not recommended to use more than 5 drops as it will be too strong and the metallic smell will make me feel uncomfortable
- I will avoid using it over open wounds caused by acne/pimples etc, unless it is healed and the wound has closed
- its texture is slippery, therefore spreads out on my palms easily
- absorbs into skin very quickly
- sometimes leaving slight orange tint on skin surface, but not really visible and it will disappear over time
- after application, skin feels smooth and warm
- I use ampoule only at night, once a day so that my skin can absorb all the Vitamin C and other vitamins without any interruptions (like sun exposure, dirt, dust, makeup)
- I ever tried using it in the day, it oxidizes my makeup
- the next morning right after I washed up, I find my skin looking a lot radiant than the day before
- skin feels very smooth, supple, plumped, lifted and nourished!
- my skin tone become lighter day by day along with my old scars and pigmentation as well
- the dark spots are still visible probably because the ampoule helps only in overall skin whitening and doesn't do spot whitening
- it also helped in making my laugh lines appear more plumped and less noticeable
- rough scaly skin like areas around my dried scars becomes soft
- it assists in softening skin surface and enhancing regeneration of new skin cells as I can feel skin texture feeling smoother & silkier as days goes by
- evens out skin discoloration at areas like forehead, cheeks and area around laugh lines
- restores skin youthful glow in turns making my face appear younger too
- skin doesn't feel greasy or dry
- controls sebum on T-zone and cheeks area
- doesn't cause oil spots or acne for my skin when appropriate amount is used
- will cause a little discomfort and irritation (sensitive skin pls take note)
- might crash with other products
- cannot be used before or after mask as it will be too strong and rich for the skin to absorb, skip the ampoule if using mask
At the beginning I feel uncomfortable using Ampoule as I know it is more intense than the usual serums I use. I am happy that I get to try using ampoule, at the same time worrying that it might irritate my skin.
But now I know it works fine on my skin (provided that I use only an ample amount), I will not be skeptical about ampoules anymore.
This ampoule can also be treated as a weekly skin treatment. It is not necessarily to be used on a daily basis, it can be also used every 2-3 days or longer, whichever is comfortable. However if applied once every 1-2 days, skin brightens in a faster speed.



◈ Special Step: Vitalizer Mask ◈

Packaging
Vitalizer Mask is a special step. It is to be used once per week.

There are 5 types of vitamins in this mask B3, B5, B6, C & E. Expiry dates are stamped at the bottom of its box, while for the rest of the products, the expiry date are stamped on the bottom of the  bottles.

Vitalizer Mask ingredients includes Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) which are Lactic Acid & Glycolic Acid, a kind of chemical exfoliant. Sodium Hyaluronate, the sodium salt of Hyaluronic Acid is included as well to hydrate and prevent moisture loss from skin.

5 packs of Masks in a box.

Still require to use toner on skin before using the mask. Mask is to replace the serum/essence/ampoule, but only to be used once a week.


Here's how the Vitalizer Mask look like in the pack.

Close-up of the mask. The mask thickness is normal (not really the thick kind), and can be seen through. There is not special weave pattern unlike the other BRTC masks I had reviewed.

The mask is translucent. It fits my face (I have wide cheeks if seen from the side)


Review
- has a pleasant scent
- normal thickness mask, doesn't tear off easily
- fits nicely on my face with a little overlapping at some areas
- feels cooling
- after using, skin feels smooth
- the serum left over on face feels sticky
- after patting excess sebum on face, it still leaves slight sticky after-feel
- if I do a light scrub and then use the mask, my skin feels awesome-ly smooth!
- instant effect of plumpness of skin
- skin feels very hydrated
- feels soft, less dull looking and revitalizing (make me feel kinda more awake)
- helps in removing dead skin cells and speeds regeneration of new skin cells
- though I mentioned earlier it is to be used once a week, but at times I mask every 3-4 days (I will mask when I feel my skin surface starts to turn rough again)
- doesn't irritate skin
- doesn't cause skin problems like oil spots/acne
I think it is my first time ever to feel such smooth skin from using a mask after a light face scrub. I have never felt my skin feels sooooooo smooth (except the time when I went to facial salon.. haha~).
I like the instant results it gives me, the plumpness and the smoothness.
As this mask already contains AHA, it's probably not good to use AHA scrub before the mask otherwise it will be like doing a double chemical exfoliation unless the AHA scrub is of a low percentage. Instead, I used a light facial wash with beads, a kind of manual/physical exfoliation. I do a quick light wash with the facial scrub and use the mask after that and the face feels really smooth like baby bottoms. Lolx~





◈ Step 5: Vitalizer White Gel ◈

Packaging
Vitalizer White Gel is a gel moisturizer that can be used as a moisturizing mask too.
Arbutin is found in its ingredients which has skin-whitening effects.

Packing in a 60ml glass jar is an bright orange gel moisturizer with lots of capsules in it.

1 scoop of the White gel is just nice for the whole face, excluding eye area.

Swatch
It appears a lot more glossy and shiny on skin surface in compare to the Fluid, Ampoule and Eye cream from the same line.

Like the White Soap, the capsules breaks down and releases the vitamins into the gel.

Face Swatch
Face also look shiny after applying the White Gel.

Review
- pretty strong but nice sweet citrus fragrance
- feels a little cooling
- spreads out easily
- turns into watery liquid when spread out
- non-greasy
- needs to massage onto face in circular motions for sometime in order to get it fully absorbed into skin
- instantly feel fresh as the citrus fragrance lingers onto the skin after application
- has sticky after-feel
- quite moisturizing and revitalizing
- when use as mask (apply double the usual amount on face for 10 mins), it feels a lot more moisturizing and refreshing
- skin still feels moisturized even with makeup
- T-zone oils up after sometime
- after White Gel, I will apply sunscreen (during day time, 1 step before applying cream which is the last step of skincare regimen) and it grabs on really well because of the stickiness which also prevents my sunscreen from shifting under my makeup
- skin tone appear brighter
- doesn't oxidize my makeup at all
- contains Alcohol, will sting a little on open wounds/acne
- doesn't irritate my skin
- doesn't cause skin problems
Overall a pretty ok gel moisturizer. I like the moisturizing effect but I feel its a little too sticky for my liking. It is in fact non-greasy to touch but my T-zone produce sebum after sometime. However when used as mask, it is not bad at all. I love that fragrance very much, it freshens up my skin, relieves stress and awakens my mind.



◈ Step 6: Vitalizer Cream ◈

Packaging
What is a proper skincare regimen without a product that can help you to lock in all the moisture and build barriers to prevent it from escaping from your skin?
Vitalizer Cream the last step of the BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System line is specially made to perform these tasks.
With the Beeswax ingredient in its formula, it softens skin and creates a long-lasting protective coating against the elements. It also is a naturally nourishing moisturizer as well as being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergenic and a germicidal antioxidant. (Reference)
It contains Shea Butter which provides deep moisturization to the skin and Dimenthicone too, a silicon base polymer or a silicone oil, fills in uneven texture and fine lines (as explained earlier).

Besides the Vitalizer Mask, Vitalizer Cream also has its expiry date stamped on the bottom of the box.

Vitalizer Cream packed in a simple white plastic tube. Its opening is sealed.


Swatch
Buttery light cream with yellow tint

Pretty glossy and slightly greasy even when applied on my dry hands.

Face Swatch
As you can see the light bounces off from the skin and kind of enhancing the pores as well after the application of the Vitalizer Cream.

Review
- has slight citrus scent
- a little buttery, medium thick kind of cream
- easy to spread out
- feels slightly greasy and a little sticky
- after application, face look shiny maybe due to the shea butter property
- skin feels moisturized and nourished
- face looks quite greasy after sometime
- prefer to use it at night so as to lock in moisture under the cream
- surprisingly though its greasy, but it didn't clog pores
- it feels a little bit like silicone with moisturizing factor
- at times I use this in morning before makeup as a makeup base
- doesn't have SPF therefore I will apply sunscreen BEFORE this cream, to prevent sunscreen from shifting on top of the cream (because the cream is slightly greasy)
- overall skin appears firmer & lifted after prolong use
- doesn't irritate my skin
Good to have moisturizing cream for both day and night use. Recommended for combi to dry skin types as it might be a bit too greasy for oily skin type.


Overall Review
Before I started using BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line, I led a very stressful and unhealthy lifestyle as I used to keep late nights, sometimes until 5am including sacrificing my weekends too all because of my job. My body and skin became malnourished, stress, dull and my face look like I had aged 10 years within 3 years time.
When I started using BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line, I was still with my job but quit after sometime. Then I rested at home, living healthy but still, with a malnourished, stress, dull skin.
After 2 months, I realise my skin got better, nourished, brighter and even younger! Even my ex-colleague could see that my skin got better!
I have to thank BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line for making it possible for me to get back the youthful skin I once had, although not as young as last time but you get the idea ^_~.
During this period, besides realizing my face had became whiter (or fairer), I also found that my skin texture became really smooth. It probably meant that I have a lot of good skin cells now compare to before. My skin appear bright and radiant when I put on makeup, and it almost doesn't oxidize now.
Even though having a healthier skin, I still experience 1 or 2 pimples popping up on my face at times, but I consider this as normal. (I mean who don't have pimples?)
As for the oil spots that I frequently had last time which happens mostly at jawlines and neck, it never came back! Only got it once on my jawline due to using a new face mask that I never used before, and it subsided on the next day without leaving any scars.
Talking about scars, yes I still have quite a lot of old scars on my face. The scars were caused by my itchy finger picking (if you read my 2 years ago posts, you'll know) of acne, oil spots and black/white heads. These skin problems had reduced tremendously which in turn gives me no reason to pick my face anymore! lolx~ Therefore, my current goal is to get rid of these old scars so I can have fair and clear skin again. ^_^
I feel that BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line is a skincare range that is specially made for people who can't avoid a stressful lifestyle because of work or family etc. BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System provides what these people lack of, which are abundant of Vitamins.. ON their skin.
Among all the products, I personally feel that the Ampoule really did a lot of work on my skin. It feels like I am using a Mask everyday but less intensive. But without the rest of the products, the Ampoule might not work great alone too. I would still suggest to at least get the Toner or the White Gel to accompany the Ampoule if one should consider purchasing it.
But of course, the best way to achieve better skin is to still live a better lifestyle.....AND use BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System at the same time. (^_~)v
If you cannot help yourself to live a healthier life, no other products can help you too to achieve a stress-free and healthy skin.


Price
Vitalizer White Soap (200ml) S$35
Vitalizer Fluid (120ml) S$39
Bright Eye Vitalizer Cream (9g) S$35
Vitalizer C 10 Ampoule (30ml) S$48
Vitalizer White Gel (60ml) S$35
Vitalizer White Cream (50ml) S$45
Vitalizer Mask 20ml (5pcs/box) S$30

Where to buy?
EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE in selected SaSa Stores.


Websites
Sasa Singapore Facebook
Sasa Stores
BRTC Korea
For Overseas Buyers - BRTCStore


My BRTC Product Review
BRTC STEM CELL MASKS
Introduction: BRTC Multi-Vital 10 System Line


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by Sasa Singapore & BRTC to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos are true.

Shifting from Onsugar to Blogspot

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I'm moving from miwitch.onsugar.com to miwitch.blogspot.com!~ ^_^


Pls be patient with me while I slowly.. taking my own sweet time... to move all contents over from my old blog page. ^_^ ♥♥♥

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Magic Babe Ning suspends product in mid air! Amazingly light!

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Talking about levitation, ask me and I can teach you how to do the self levitation trick (kinda learnt it from some Youtube vids during one of my nothing-to-do days. lolx~).

But if you ask me how to levitate an object like this ▼▼▼ video performed by Magic Babe Ning, I seriously have no idea!!~~



I been thinking of how object levitation works and even goggle for answers but to no avail (or that most of them are talking about consciousness which I don't really understand how it works).

I guess probably the object is REALLY so amazingly light that it can float around just by wiggling fingers in the air. hahahx~ (^o^)/*wiggles fingers*

If you like this video, Share it!~


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


I am not affiliated to theowner of this Youtube video. Youtube video is from HERE. 

Product Review: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion

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Hi all, have you heard of  the NEWEstee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion? Some of you might have heard it from friends, seen it on advertisements, social media sites etc... Infact, this new Eye Serum was launched over the new year.

I'm privileged to be given a set of the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair skincare for my review. In this post, I am reviewing the Eye Serum and will also be reviewing the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex that was launched about 4 years ago (the product was available for many many years already with 30 yrs of innovation), in a separate blogpost.

These are what I received from Estee Lauder:
- *NEW* Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion (15ml)
- Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex (30ml)


Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion
Introducing Estée Lauder's brand new Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion. A super-potent, fast-penetrating repair serum that dramatically reduces every key visible sign of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, dryness and uneven skintone.

All the proven repair of our #1 Serum-now for eyes.

This super-potent, fast-penetrating serum helps dramatically reduce the look of every key sign of aging around the fragile eye area:
• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Puffiness
• Dark circles
• Dryness

ENHANCED REPAIR
Our exclusive Chronolux™ Technology helps skin optimize its natural repair processes to reduce the look of the fine lines and wrinkles that can appear first around your eyes.

ENVIRONMENTAL REPAIR
This lightweight serum is formulated with anti-pollution technology to help significantly inhibit the appearance of visible damage from environmental assaults.

PREVENTION AND HYDRATION

Creates the optimal environment to keep your eyes looking younger, healthy and radiant.
Hyaluronic acid helps skin lock in moisture and strengthen its protective moisture barrier.
Powerful anti-oxidants help neutralize environmentally generated free radicals before they can cause future damage.

HOW TO USE
Apply AM and PM to clean skin around eye area. Ideal under your targeted eye creme.

FORMULA FACTS
• Dermatologist-tested
• Ophthalmologist-tested
• Fragrance-free
• Non-acnegenic


Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion Video




Product Packaging & Ingredients
It included the Manufacturing Date stamp, full list of its ingredients and it indicates a 5 months life span after opening of the product.

Since it is the Advance Night Repair (ANR) Collection, its bottle design is the same as the Synchronized Recovery Complex but slimmer. 

It is a pump type bottle. When pressed, it pumps out exactly the size of a pea.


Swatch
The product on the back of my hand is 1 full pump of the eye serum. Look at how it's able to spread nicely over more than half the surface of my hand. It doesn't leave any greasy after-feel after it's been absorbed into my skin.


A closer look of the serum.
When I skim through the list of ingredients, I noticed that Mica was listed at the very end, which means its percentage or quantity is very small compared to the rest.
Indeed, I almost couldn't see any mica in the serum with my bare eyes until I saw something sparkling when I place my hand under a spotlight. Though I had been mentioning several times that I don't fancy having mica in a skincare product which I apply at night, but somehow it doesn't bother me anymore after noticing many brands started to introduce mica into its night care products. When there's mica in the product, it will make your skin look radiant when light shines on it.
As the mica was so small and almost unnoticeable, I am pretty fine with using the Eye Serum during both day & night.


Eye Swatch & Eyecare Regimen
When I questioned the Estee Lauder Beauty Advisor about the amount I should use, she adviced me to use 2 pumps for both eyes, meaning 1 pump of serum for each eye. I thought, wouldn't it be too much? Usually, I use a pea size of eye product for both eyes.
So I thought 1 pump of the Eye Serum should work fine for both of my eyes, but I guess the BA was right.
After using it for several days, I found that 1 pump of serum wasn't enough to hydrate my very dry undereyes and I switch to using 2 pumps, yet it was alittle bit too much for my skin to fully absorb the serum. Then I tried 1.5 pump of the product and it worked just nice!
Below image shows 1.5 pumps of product on my ring finger.


Note:What I am going to show you later is NOT a Before and After results images. It is just a series of photos showing before & after applying the Eye Serum.


Close-up images of my dry undereyes plus very dark, dark circles *sigh* 
Spot the many fine lines I have from the inner corner of my eyes extending diagonally downwards (not really fine lines nor are they wrinkles, it's kind of like mild wrinkles). Vertically down from my iris and the outer corner of my eye, you can also spot dry crepey skin (my 2nd sign of aging skin). And lastly, spot my hooded eyelids.


How I use Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion:
For Eye Serums, I will use it near the eyes. Basically, I apply it all around the eye area from eyelids to my undereyes covering over the fine lines and crepey skin.
For Eye creams, I apply a distance away (about 1~1.5cm) from my eyes, which is actually along the eye socket bone. 

Though the name Advanced Night Repair, the Eye Serum CAN be used both Day & Night.
Using my ring fingers, i spread the Eye Serum on the skin around my eyes, then work in light circular motions warming up the skin around the eyes and getting the skin to absorb the serum.


Once the serum is absorbed where skin starts to look a little glossy with a bit of sticky touch to it, I use my ring fingers to lightly pat the skin around my eyes. This is to improve the blood circulation and to get the serum fully absorbed into the skin.
In the image below, you can see that the skin around my eyes look glossy. Both the fine lines & crepiness appear less prominent immediately after application of the Eye Serum.
▲ The last image shows the appearance of my eye bags when I smile. Due to my constant smiling & laughing almost everyday, it sometimes make the crepey skin look even more crepey!


Review
- the eye serum is lightly scented, has a rubberlike smell but not odd or pungent
- comes in a rich yet thin & light weight lotion consistency
- blends out very easily and smoothly
- even though it appear glossy on skin surface, it doesn't feel greasy at all
- with 1.5 pumps of product used on both eyes, it takes a little while for it to get fully absorbed
- the skin absorbs serum very quickly when applied thinly, therefore sometimes I apply 2 layers of serum with 1 pump each time rather than 1.5pump at a go
- after its been absorbed, skin don't feel heavy or greasy
- has only a tiny bit of sticky after-feel
- under eyes feel very hydrated & a little radiant right after application
- doesn't feel that it is too rich for my eyes (my eyes had started to experience the 2nd signs of aging-crepiness)

After using the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion for 2 weeks, I found that:
- the hooded lids feel lifted making my eyes look bigger
- under eyes feel hydrated & moisturized
- eyes look slightly more radiant
- eyes feel a little firmer
- the wrinkles (or fine lines) though still visible when seen up-close now look less prominent as the lines becomes shallower
- when using concealer and eye makeup over my eyes, the fine lines quantity seems to have shrunk a lot compare to before
- the crepey skin that often shows up obviously when I smile, stands a smaller surface now and the lines appear shallow
- doesn't trap as much foundation in between the fine lines as before
- my very dark, dark circles which extends down to the cheeks area have shrunk a tiny bit, I have no problem in concealing the dark circles around the apples of my cheeks now
- doesn't cause any irritation
- doesn't cause any millia seeds around my eyes
- doesn't cause oil spots/ acne around my eyes or the area near them
- works fine with any of my Eye creams that I use ontop of it

Overall, I feel that even though both my body and skin are aging, but my eyes starts to look younger by each day! About half a year ago, I was pretty upset with my hooded (saggy, lack of elasticity) eyelids which made my eyes look smaller, sleepy, lacking the youth and vibrancy in them.
And I thought to myself that it is time for me to bring that youthful eyes back!
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion helped me to achieve what I wanted. My eyes look younger and rounder without having to work my eye muscles to make them look big! (Lolx~)
Initially, I was particularly annoyed with the crepey skin caused by my facial expression (that is, smile/laugh) and the makeup that I had on. The concealer and foundation always got trapped in between the wrinkle lines. While for the past week, this problem didn't annoy me that much any more.
Even though the makeup still gets trap in the lines but it was less obvious. I used a clean ring finger and lightly patted off the trapped makeup and it didn't come back anymore.
I would definitely continue to use the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion so as to see the full results of it.
I would recommend people like me or the ones who have deep wrinkles too, to try this Eye Serum as it is for all skin types.


Price
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion (15ml)  SGD$96
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex (30ml) SGD$100& (50ml) S$142


Where to buy?
Available at all Estee Lauder counters @ the following places:
TANGS ORCHARD
BHG (SINGAPORE)
ISETAN SCOTTS   
ISETAN TAMPINES
ISETAN PARKWAY   
ISETAN SERANGOON CENTRAL   
METRO PARAGON
METRO CAUSEWAYPOINT
METRO CITY SQUARE
OG PEOPLE'S PARK
ROBINSONS CENTREPOINT

Websites


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Estee Lauder Singapore & Cozy Cot to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Haraju-Cute Product Review: @cosme #1 orp TOKYO Moist Cleansing Oil & Natural Peeling

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Hey all, have you heard of orp Tokyo products before? ^_^
If you had been in Japan last year, you might have seen their products placed on the shelves at @cosme stores. During my past year's Tokyo trip, I spotted lots of orp Tokyo Moist Cleansing Oil on @cosme store shelves moreover, it was awarded the #1 oil cleanser (or makeup remover) and I was so intrigued to give it a try! 
And now, I have the chance! ^o^ In this post, I will not only review the Moist Cleansing Oil, but also the Natural Peeling from the same brand.

This is my first time seeing crystal on an oil cleanser bottle!! Isn't it beautiful?~

Awhile back, I received a parcel with a @cosme No. 1 sticker pasted on it. I like seeing this sticker as it signals me that the product I'm receiving is GOOD~ hahhax~

 Here's what is in the parcel:
- Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask
- orp Tokyo Natural Peeling (200g)
- orp Tokyo Moist Cleansing Oil (120ml)


orp Tokyo Moist Cleansing Oil
Simple and sleek black-white packaging and transparent clear bottle (& not forgetting the crystal!), it caught my eyes the instant I saw it on Haraju-Cute shelves!
Original packing with Japanese wordings. There is a sticker pasted at the back, printed in English with full Ingredient list as well.


Easy makeup removal revealing smooth skin
1) Cleansing with 12 different kinds of high quality beauty oils
 ▲▼ image & description from orp Tokyo

2) Easy removal
1.Using either wet or dry hand
Cleansing power will not be affected by a small amount of water while bathing
2.Superior cleansing power
Even waterproof products, such as mascara, are easily removed and pores are cleaned.

3) Into the skin with long lasting moisture
1.Long lasting moisturized skin with 12 different kinds of high quality beauty oils
Feels as good as using a beauty serum with these 12 kinds of beauty oils
2.Quick removal that leaves no oil behind
Soft cleansing for your skin without damaging or leaving impurities behind

How to use
Press nozzle 3 times and apply solution into hands. Massage the oil gently to loosen dirt and makeup. Wash face with cold or warm water.


On the product bottle, it wrote:
Natural Oil for All
- Alcohol Free
- Compound Surfactant Free
- Antiseptic Free
- Genetically Modified Organism Free
- Mineral Oil Free
- Contains Artificial Colorant Free

Cleansing makeup with orp Tokyo Moist Cleansing Oil
To show all of you how well this cleansing oil can remove makeup, I used several different point makeup products on my hand.
- BONAVOCE Ultra Volume Mascara (Read my Review)
- Bonavoce Premium Liquid Eyeliner in Black (Read my Review)
- MUFE Aqua Eyes
- NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
- Brigitte Romantic Eyes Palette GD-1 (Read my Review)

 As the makeup only stands a small area, I only pumped once.

Review
- has light floral fragrance
- I usually use 3-5 full pumps depending on my makeup
- fully oil but with a water-like consistency
- feels light weight
- melts off my foundation and eye makeup easily just by massaging the face lightly with fingers, without having to emulsify it with water
- requires slightly longer time to soften & disintegrate the mascara and eyeliner (like shown in above pic)
- cleansing oil when emulsified removes waterproof makeup better
- when emulsified, it gets thicker & thicker, need to add in water each time to make it less thick
- cleansing oil takes all traces of makeup with them and washes off from the skin easily under running water (I remove makeup while I bathe)
- can be used even when skin is a little damp
- I will use once more about 1-2 pumps to double cleanse the skin by focusing on point areas like lashes, corners of eyes & nose, lips and areas that have large pores
- skin doesn't feel oily or taut at all after cleansing
- skin feels smooth and slightly moisturised
- thereafter, I cleanse with a facial wash to remove any cleansing oil that is left on my skin
- doesn't cause any irritations/ oil spots on my skin
- softens and removes most of the makeup easily by the first 30 secs therefore I need not cleanse for too long
- it feels very gentle on my skin
- white and black heads softened after using the cleansing oil, it became easy to be extracted out
After I finished bathing, my skin feels moisturised, soft and pretty smooth. I hardly experience having smooth and moisturising skin from using a cleansing oil as the ones I usually use doesn't have moisturising properties in them.
I feel that this Moist Cleansing Oil cleanses makeup pretty well and provides good enough moisturis factor to my skin.


orp Tokyo Natural Peeling
Another product from orp Tokyo that also have crystal on their packaging. Oh so pretty!~ *bling bling*

Tones your skin on every use
Absorbs moisture to the skin
All impurities disappear leaving skin shiny and smooth

Large size tube make skin spotless
3 chambered electrolyzed alkaline water based product containing resolving power of sebum and protein. Simply massage gently onto face for luminous skin. A specially designed function distinguishes new from old skin which provides protection, along with the effective moisturizing function that keeps skin fresh. The aromatic rose oil leaves skin feeling clean and soft after use.

How to use
Apply a small amount (pearl size) and gently massage to loosen the cuticle (dead skin). After it lifts, wash with warm water. May also be used on elbow, knee and décolleté (neck & chest areas).
description from orp Tokyo

A sticker printed in english wordings i pasted at the back for easy understanding including manufacturing date and ingredient list. After peeling off the plastic wrap, japanese wordings are found printed on the product itself.

Swatch
The peeling gel is semi-clear and its very watery & light! It flows out of the tube by itself when I'm holding it upright.

And so.... that is the reason why I always hold it upside down like this▼. For storage, I also place it this way so the peeling gel will not flow out immediately when I open the lid. I had a few experiences that I am holding it upright and the gel just drip all over the half open lid and onto the floor making a mess.

Removing impurities using orp Tokyo Natural Peeling
Basically it is easy to use a peeling gel. Just spread it on the skin and then gently massage in circular motions with fingers. When all the gel has turn into eraser-like kind of residues, wash it off with water.
Below image shows half of the back of my hand applied with the peeling gel.
In the pic 2 & 3, some grey residues can be seen (I took a flash and non-flash photo to show)
Pic 4 shows after I washed my hand.

Review
- powdery floral scente with + gluish gel smell (doesn't smell weird or pungent)
- lightweight
- watery-gel consistency
- I use a pearl size or more depending on the areas I use it on (for eg, face, neck, collarbone, chest etc)
- I apply the gel only on dry skin otherwise it won't 'peel'
- feels cooling & moisturizing while massaging it on skin
- the watery gel takes some time to turn into residues as it's really very watery!
- forms into small grey residues (grey means there's impurities on my skin, white residues represents skin is clean & healthy)
- skin already feels smooth before washing off the peeling gel
- before the gel starts to dry up, I washed it off under running water (again, during my bathe time)
- residues are easily washed off by water, no rubbing required
- residues stucked to my hair/baby hair is minimal
- skin feels very very smooth and moisturised!
- skin surface feels somewhat waxy (or squeaky) upon touch but not to the uncomfortable extend
- waxy after-feel but not the dry & tight kind
- after my skincare application, the 'wax' softened and disappeared
- doesn't cause any irritation
- pores feels clean
- doesn't remove white/black heads hidden in the pores but it softens them
- skin appear a little brighter
- doesn't feel dry at all
- can be used when skin feels rough and scaly upon touch or use 1-2 times every week.
- feels safe to use on other parts of the body as well
During my first use of this orp Tokyo Natural Peeling, I was also using the Moist Cleansing Oil. I guess when both used together, the smooth and moisturising effect doubles up! My skin feel ever so smooooooth!~~ I kept touching my face with my hands after I got out from bathroom and didn't really want to apply the skincare because it feels matte but moisturizing and so smooth at the same time. I didn't want to spoil my happiness of touching such smooth skin! hahhax~
With such a big tube of Natural Peeling gel, I foresee I can use it for quite a long time. I will also try it on my body or areas that feels rough with lots of dead skin cells like my legs and arms (those that are exposed to sun most of the time).
I personally love using peeling gels. I tried many kinds and so far had not tried one that has high moisturising factor. This probably is my first tube of gel that does that. Other peeling gels are more of a gel-gel type, doesn't feel watery but this one is different. It flows kinda like water and it feels more light weight than the usual peeling gels.
At first I thought that the wax after-feel is not good because I'm afraid my skin will feel taut but it didn't. I feel like all my dead skin cells have been removed leaving a layer of healthy skin cells that feels smooth & uniform. Lolx~

Both of the products I reviewed are a must-try if you ever thought of trying other brands of oil cleanser and peeling gel. ^_^ Make sure you check that your skin is not sensitive to any of the ingredients listed.


Oh yes, and I will be reviewing the Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask in a separate post. ^_~



Price
orp Tokyo Moist Cleansing Oil (120ml)  SGD$31.90
orp Tokyo Natural Peeling (200g) SGD$34.90

Where to buy?
At any of the HARAJU-CUTE (Guardian) shelves! They are at:
1) 313 @ Somerset
2) Anchorpoint
3) Ang Mo Kio Central
4) Causeway Point
5) Centrepoint Basement
6) City Square Mall
7) Clementi Mall
8) Great World City
9) Hougang Mall
10) IMM
11) ION Orchard
12) Kallang Leisure Park
13) Marina Bay Sands
14) Ngee Ann City
15) Northpoint
16) Paragon
17) Parkway
18) Plaza Singapura
19) Raffles City
20) Raffles Place MRT
21) Sembawang Shopping Centre
22) Serangoon NEX
23) Suntec City Mall
24) Tampines Century Square
25) Toa Payoh Blk 190
26) United Square
27) Vivo City

Website
Guardian Health & Beauty Singapore - Facebook - Website
Haraju-Cute Facebook
orpTokyo Official Site (English)


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Haraju-Cute & StarAsia Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.



Lowrys Farm 1st Anniversary Birthday Bash (Free Floral Shopping Bag for new & existing members)

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It’s Lowry's Farm 1st Anniversary and they are going to share their happiness with all of us!!
From 8- 17 March, get 20% OFF storewide special offer on all items at all Lowry's Farm stores! And if you’re a VIP Member, you’ll get an additional 10% discount!
That’s not all - Lowry's Farm birthday present is an adorable floral shopping bag for all new and existing Mobile Members, with no purchase necessary*! Existing members, just show us your Mobile Member eCard on your mobile phone to redeem. (Check your email! It was sent on 7th March!)

*Free shopping bag available while stocks last, at all outlets. One gift per member.


For Non-members, scan this QR Code to join as member!

Lowry's Farm Outlets
・Wisma Atria (Collect Point Isetan L1)
・Bugis+ (#02-02/05)
・Plaza Singapura (#01-58/60)
・Vivo City (#02-191/192)
・313@somerset (#03-22/25)


Website

Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

I am not in anyway affiliated to Lowry's Farm company. All images belongs to Lowry's Farm. This post is for sharing purpose only.

Haraju-Cute Product Review: Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask

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Hey all! Today I'm going to review this 女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask from Haraju-Cute!
If you haven't heard about Haraju-Cute, check out the banner at the side of my blog. There are many more cosmetics available under Haraju-Cute (a special Japanese cosmetic corner located inside Guardian!) & you can click on the cosmetic brand links to read my reviews on them.

So... you haven't heard of 女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude? Then I bet you have heard or seen ZOGAN MASK? Actually they are both produced by the same company!~ ^_^



About 女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude
女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude
Bamboo Mask Recommended by Jun Komori

▲ image from Sakukoma
About Jun Komori: Popular model and TV personality in Japan. In 2010, she is one of the seven exclusive models signed to popular fashion magazine Pop Sister.

Pure and powerful beauty ingredients for better absorption!

Benefit: Intense Penetration
- Better adhesion than cotton mask
- Effectively facilitates the absorption of moisture and special active ingredients into the skin

Benefit 2: Intense Nourishment
Special active ingredients include:
Platinum Essence - briten and restore skin vitality
Pearl Extracts - helps to intensively hydrate the skin
Syn-ake - excellent anti-wrinkle properties

Made in Korea


Here I have pics and links to tell you more about 女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude~

From the Japanese wordings, (I don't understand Japanese but I could make out a little from translating it with an online translator) I could understand that the mask material is apparently made from rare bamboo ingredients with high scarcity value.
Therefore, the mask is pretty stretchable without easily getting torn. It is able to stretch and fit uneven and hard-to-reach places like corner of the nostrils and nose bridge. It has the ability to adhere to the skin firmly without peeling or dropping off by itself. It is what the Japanese described, "good suction" mask.
Below pic shows how the bamboo mask can stretch and also shows the differences between bamboo mask & other masks.
▲ image from Sakukoma


女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask Review
The mask appear slightly more yellowish in compare to the other kinds of masks I'd used.
After taking the mask out, there isn't much serum left inside the pack.

This is me, with all the edges of the mask stretched to my hairlines.

The mask is REALLY stretchy, and it feels quite heavy. The thickness is medium, not the very thick kind.
Close-up of the bamboo mask. The texture looks pretty coarse and inconsistent when seen up close.

The mask edge ends just below my chin.


After 15 mins, the mask starts to dry.. and it becomes like this. Up close, it looks like cotton pad material! OoO!

After using the mask, I feel:
- mask feel slimy (because of the serum) and a bit hard to handle
- mask stretches easily but doesn't gets torn
- though material looks coarse but the mask texture feels smooth
- mask fits my skin perfectly without forming much or any bubbles and wrinkles
- feels slightly cooling when masking (I didn't put the mask in fridge)
- skin doesn't feel any irritation
- doesn't peel off by itself at the edges even when the mask starts to gets dry
- skin feels very moisturized
- alot of serum still left on my skin after peeling off the mask, thereafter I will pat the remaining serum onto face to get it fully absorbed
- skin feels smooth and supple
- doesn't brighten my skin or make it anymore radiant though
- doesn't soothe my inflammation or oil spots
- feels slightly too moisturizing as areas that are oily and has oil spots still feels oily but dry areas like laugh lines and forehead feels quenched
- revitalizes my tired skin
The mask feels really moisturizing but has not much control over sebum secretion or oily skin.
I feel it is best for people who have Normal or Dry skin and people who experience sudden skin dryness (maybe due to sun exposure, lack of sleep, etc) as this mask is pretty rich in its serum formula.
However, it is no doubt a special mask because of its special bamboo material.The serum is not wasted because it is made to fully absorbed into the skin through the assistance of the bamboo mask and not evaporate into the air. If only they come in different kind of serums then it can also cater to other skin type like the oily or combi skin.


Price
女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask (31ml)  SGD$5.90/ per sheet

Where to buy?
At any of the HARAJU-CUTE (Guardian) shelves! They are at:
1) 313 @ Somerset
2) Anchorpoint
3) Ang Mo Kio Central
4) Causeway Point
5) Centrepoint Basement
6) City Square Mall
7) Clementi Mall
8) Great World City
9) Hougang Mall
10) IMM
11) ION Orchard
12) Kallang Leisure Park
13) Marina Bay Sands
14) Ngee Ann City
15) Northpoint
16) Paragon
17) Parkway
18) Plaza Singapura
19) Raffles City
20) Raffles Place MRT
21) Sembawang Shopping Centre
22) Serangoon NEX
23) Suntec City Mall
24) Tampines Century Square
25) Toa Payoh Blk 190
26) United Square
27) Vivo City

Website
Guardian Health & Beauty Singapore - Facebook - Website
女子力UPUP Loved Loved Nude Bamboo Mask Official Site


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Haraju-Cute & StarAsia Singapore to me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Review: Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara

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I had been using Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara for sometime now but had been procrastinating to review it. hahax~ Anyhoo, here I am reviewing this mascara finally~ so I can go on to use other mascara after this! *Throws a small stone off from my shoulder* kekeke~

Mary Kay® Lash Love™ Waterproof Mascara Packaging
I already posted before some of this mascara images in my other Mary Kay blogpost and also linked to the non-waterproof Lash Love mascara, you may take a look at my other Mary Kay posts too (scroll to most bottom of this post for links).
In this packaging, it stated it is suitable for contact lens wearers and sensitive eyes.
I have very sensitive eyes too, usually tear like waterfall on certain days (my eyes have their own moody times).

 Posted before this in the other blogpost but posting it up here again~
From the swatch, you can see clearly that the mascara looks pretty dry even when the content was dug up straight from the tube.

Swatches
1 coat of the Mary Kay Lash Love mascara. Indeed it kinda fulfill the point 'emphasize even the tiniest lashes' as stated on its packaging. However you can see that it doesn't volumnize or lengthen my lashes much, it just make my lashes slightly more obvious.

2nd coat of Lash Love mascara makes my lashes appear more volumized and slightly lengthened as well.

Pic taken of my lashes with 2 coats of Mary Kay Lash Love Mascara after wearing it for more than 5 hours. It still look pretty volumnized and stay curled.

Review
- mascara formula feels dry
- slim and straight applicator is easy to use on my not so long lashes without poking into my eyes (my eyes are a little bit bulgy)
- short spikes on the applicator doesn't really splits up the lashes well when mascara starts clumping
- upon 1st coat, lashes appear visible and very natural when view from a distance
- mascara starts clumping badly upon 2nd coat and the applicator doesn't help much in splitting up the clumped lashes
- to reduce clumping, I use a separate metal lash comb to comb it and split the lashes up
- the longer lashes (the most outer ones) kinda drooped when applying 2nd coat
- though clumpy and messy, the lashes doesn't feel dry or hard upon touch
- lashes stayed curled but mostly only the middle lashes
- doesn't smudge at all
- doesn't sting or irritate my eyes
- mascara is very black and matte
- very waterproof
- experience minimal flakes (flakes happen mainly when there are mascara clumps on the lashes)
Overall, I feel that the mascara is only great when I want to achieve a very natural eye makeup look because I do not want to apply 2 coats as it will clump.
I used Lash Love mascara when I went to beach and it didn't smudge a bit even when I sweat a lot and tear a little. I believe why the formula's so dry is due to the waterproof factor.
This would be best for people who are looking for mascara that is easy to use for short lashes, natural, waterproof, smudge-proof and maintains lash curliness. Probably would work for guys as well as girls who goes to beach often (cos mascara is waterproof!) and doesn't want their lashes look too obviously mascara-ed. ^_^


Mary Kay Blog Post
Preview: Mary Kay Scientifically innovative skin care TimeWise® Plus+™ (Part 1)
Swatches: Mary Kay Limited Edition Collections & New products (Part 2)

Prices
Mary Kay® Lash Love™ Waterproof Mascara in I♥Black (8g) SGD$35


Where to buy?
Mary Kay Singapore: 65-6226 6888 / 65-6226 6888
Exclusively through an Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.
Alternatively, you can contact Christina Tan (Independent Sales Director) at christinatanwh@gmail.com

Websites
Mary Kay Singapore

Mary Kay Singapore Facebook


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)
Products name written and coloured in turquoise are sponsored by Mary Kay Singapore to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.


Review: Maybelline New York Color Tattoo 24hr Cream Gel Shadow

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In this post, I'm reviewing the Maybelline New York Color Tattoo 24hr shadow. I had used it on several occasions just that I kept forgetting to take pictures of it, hence this review came rather late. ^_^"

You may wish to view my previous post on all the 8 swatches of the Color Tattoo, as I will not be posting the swatches here.
During the event, I chose 2 shades to try which are the 45 Bold Gold and 10 Fierce & Tangy. I like shades that are warm, yellow, orange or gold! ^_^

Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Bold Gold
First 2 pics shows that I'm using the Bold Gold alone on my lids. You may see slight creases as the pigments caught in my eyelid folds.
The next 2 pics shows that I'm using Bold Gold as base top with another gold eyeshadow.
Bold Gold shade on my hand and on my eyelids may differ due to the different lighting and the amount I apply. On my lids, it look very light gold, but infact Bold Gold is a pretty dull antique kind of gold.


Maybelline Color Tattoo 24hr Fierce & Tangy + Bold Gold
Swatch of Fierce & Tangy top with Bold Gold on my hand. Becomes a pretty orange-y gold!

On my eyelid, I got Fierce & Tangy on the left pic, and an additional layer of Bold Gold over it on the right pic. When I apply Fierce & Tangy on my eyelid, the amount is little hence it look different from the swatch on my hand.

Review
- creamy texture
- non-greasy and doesn't shift on skin surface
- Fierce & Tangy is matte finish, Bold Gold is satin finish
- easy to pick up either by brush or finger
- can be used alone by itself or as a eyeshadow base
- a little hard to blend at the edges with brush, sometimes I changed to using fingers to blend
- when used alone, some pigments got caught in my eyelid folds and it creases, therefore I prefer to use it as a base
- as a base, it grabs on my eyeshadow easily and make it last long
- my under eyes doesn't feel or look dry even when applied along the bottom lash line
- it intensifies the shade of the 2nd layer eyeshadow
- more than 1 Color Tattoo shadow can be used on a eyelid
- doesn't feel heavy at all on my lids
- matte finish makes my eyes look a little bit dry
I like using both shades especially love topping the gold over orange. Orange itself makes my eyelids look kinda monochrome, so by adding gold over it, it makes the lids pop!
I don't use Color Tattoo alone because like I said, it creases. So by adding on another eyeshadow on top, it prevents the Color Tattoo to crease.
I feel that it's really easy & quick to apply and I use it day-to-day (or when I'm lazy to think of using other colors) as it compliments my skin tone. ^_^


Price
Maybelline Color Tattoo 24HR SGD$15.90


Where to buy?

Guardian
SaSa
Watsons
Selected department stores, major supermarkets and hypermarts.

Website
Maybelline New York (Singapore) FB



Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)


Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Maybelline NY Singapore  to me for trial & review. I am not affiliated to the company. All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Swatches: Loreal Paris Color Riche Les Ombres

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During the L'Oreal Paris Shine Caresse launch event, we were also given full set of L'Oreal Color Riche Les Ombres eyeshadow palettes.
In this post, I'm putting up swatches of all the 6 palettes. ^_^

The shades includes: (starts from top left, clockwise)
- E1 Beige Trench
- E5 Velours Noir
- E6 Eau De Rose
- E8 Bleu Mariniere
- P2 Tresors Caches
- S4 Tropical Tutu




About Color Riche Les Ombres



The Smoky Collection: E1, E5, E6, E8

The Luminous Collection: P2

The Shocking Collection: S4


The 2013 Innovation.
In introducing these chromatic confections, L’Oréal Paris brings you eye shadow with customized color. Thanks to Color Boost Technology, the colors are intense and luminous for couture make-up
results. The high‑design cases are as desirable and beautiful as jewel boxes.
Inside, inspired by make-up artist cases, is a palette of shades arranged for easy, intelligent,  step‑by-step application.
3 Collections: Smoky, Luminous and Shocking to give you beautiful eyes for every mood, every day. With Color Riche Les Ombres eye shadow, you’ll be crazy about color!


Swatch

Most of the images are taken indoors with daylight.

(Click to enlarge images)
 


Color Riche Les Ombres palette Backview


Price
L'Oreal Paris Color Riche Les Ombres Eye Shadow SGD$22.90 /each

Where to buy?
Available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, selected Departmental Stores and Super/Hypermarkets.

Website


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Loreal Paris Singaporeto me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Launch: ob for Shu Uemura 2013 Spring Sakura Collection

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This Spring, Shu Uemura came up with a new collection namely "ob for Shu Uemura".
So... what is ob? Read on to find out~ (^,^)

Awhile ago, I attended the Shu Uemura 2013 Spring Sakura Collection launch at NOVUS Restaurant located at 93 Stamford Road.

At the event, there was a magical and enchanting bubble show. Thereafter Shu Uemura brought us through the magical world of Ob~


2013 Spring Sakura Collection
On a constant quest for innovation and beauty, Shu Uemura invites you to a magical world for spring 2013. Inspired by Japanese artist ob and the young creators of her generation comes a limited-edition collection that celebrates the rise of a new era in art, in-between reality and a dream beckons you into ob's creative universe, a world that appears normal at first sight but is filled with fantasy and delight; a world that showcases the emerging vision of a generation of creators who came of age in a radical new digital world.

(From: Press Release)

Discover this magical landscape and create a new you - someone you've never imagined yourself to be - with a line-up of gorgeous Shu Uemura products intricately wrapped in the beauty of spring and the sensitivity of a new generation.

About ob
 

In-between reality and a dream
Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful, gentle-hearted girl who loved nature. One night, after laying down to sleep, she suddenly found herself wandering in a world of darkness. It was a world that seemed familiar, almost nostalgic, and at the same time surreal. "Where am I?" she whispered to herself. No sooner had the words left her lips that she noticed gentle sakura petals blossoming from her body. With each new petal, her happiness grew and before long she was twirling around in a pink sakura world. As she continued to dance, the petals danced with her and the whole world began to shine. Happiness reigns in this world between reality and dreams, where princesses live in harmony and yet the woes of the world are not forgotten.

Sakura Hime (Cherry Blossom Princess)


Tsuki Hime (Moon Princess)

Midori Hime (Forest Princess)

Umi Hime (Ocean Princess)
asd sd



2013 Spring Sakura Collection Products
Below are the products I took that were showcased at the event.

UV Under Base Mousse(from left to right)
- UVUB Brightening Mousse Whitefficient (Pink Purple shade): For dull, yellowish complexion
- UVUB Mousse POREraser (Beige shade) : For pores & oiliness concern
- UVUB Mousse POREraser (Pink shade) : For pores & oiliness concern
- UVUB BB Mousse (BB Beige shade) : For uneven skintone

Here shows the shades of the mousse:
▲ image from Shu Uemura Japan


Compact Case(powder refill not included)

Custom Case Duo & Pressed Eyeshadow Matte (refill)
▲ swatches credit to everbluec

Cleansing oil(from left to right)
The cleansing oil are placed side by side with the UVUB mousse as they are of the same theme.
- Whitefficient clear brightening gentle cleansing oil : for brightening
- High performance balancing cleansing oil advanced formula : for all skin conditions
- Fresh pore clarifying gentle cleansing oil : for pore concerns
- cleansing beauty oil premium A/O advanced formula : for aging concerns

False Eyelashes(from top to bottom)
- Sakura Flower Mini Eyelash
- Ocean Beads Mini Eyelash


New Japanese way of applying double false eyelashes
Near the end of the event, there was a makeup demo.
The makeup artist taught us how to apply the new non-stacking double false eyelash method that are trending now in Japan.
Basically, we apply the 1st false eyelash at our lash line. Then apply the 2nd false eyelash about 3mm (or more) above the 1st one. For those who have double eyelids, you can apply the 2nd eyelash just under the fold of the double eyelid.
This method of applying false lashes creates a dolly yet slightly more dramatic and bigger eyes effect. Interesting much? ^_^ I think this method of applying false eyelashes is a really wonderful technique for the cosplayers to learn! It'll definitely make their eyes look double the size just like the manga/anime characters!

At the end of the event we are goofed around with the model's headdress! Lolx~
(from left to right)Na, Mi, Kas

Shu Uemura offered everyone a makeover by their MUA and we also get to try on their new lashes!
Though I don't really want to opt for the Sakura mini flower eyelash since I already have droopy eyes and these lashes are meant to make eyes look droopy & innocent, hence wearing it makes my eyes double the droopy (and double the innocent?)! But I likey the pink lashes so I still chose this pair. ^__^" hhahax~
The MUA removed my initial eye makeup excluding my eyeliner and mascara with a UVUB mousse and applied a dolly-like eye makeup using mostly beigey-brown tone eyeshadows.
She touched up my eyeliner, eyebrow and then my foundation with Shu Uemura loose powder. Lastly, the MUA pat on some blusher with their Glow on Blush.After it's done, I get to wear the eyelash and bring back the case. Yeah~ I can rewear this pair of eyelash next time! *\^_,^/*~throws sakura~*
▲ Trying to make the HMMmmmmphhhh sad & innocent face... #Fail. Lolx~


Complimentary
Each of us got a mini door gift which includes:
- UVUB Mousse POREraser (Beige shade)
- Custom Case Duo (with Glow on Blush P Soft Coral 332)

UVUB Mousse POREraser (Beige shade) SPF35 PA+++

Custom Case Duo
The Glow on Blush in P soft coral 332 (new shade) was already inserted in the casing before I opened it. It can be taken out and replaced with 2 eyeshadow refills.


Price
(see image below)


Where to buy?
ob collection is available islandwide on 1st April 2013
Available at any Shu Uemura Counters (Store Locations)

Websites
Shu Uemura Singapore
Shu Uemura Singapore FB



Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Shu Uemura Singaporeto me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

Review: Kao Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA+++

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Remembering a post I did awhile ago which shows Magic Babe Ning levitating an object? Well, some of you might have already guessed that the object is infact a Biore sunscreen, but do you all know that it is actually a NEW Biore sunscreen? ^_^

To introduce this sunscreen, I and Na took the opportunity to take pictures of this new product during our recent Sentosa beach outing!~
How niceeeeeeee to have products being taken at outdoors once awhile~ Beach, Sun, Sunscreen... they all link! ^_^
My pictures are all taken with my Samsung Note 10.1 hence the quality isn't much there. (I'm lazy to bring my camera hahahx~)

Actually this sunscreen comes along with a bowl and a lemon.. and a secret message. Lolx~ (It's a press kit)

Well..... not much of a secret message.. hehehx~ Thanks Biore for the very sweet note!


Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence Camwhore
Oh... did I mentioned that I took lots of pics with the product at the beach?? Well then, I'm sorry but all these pictures are soooooooooo nice that I really can't bare to keep it to only myself, hence I'm gonna put all of it here. Sorry for pic spamming! (^▽^")←don't appear sorry at all...

I got myself into the water and took this pic with my Samsung Note 10.1... The tablet is big and I gota hold with 1 hand like in an awkward position making sure I don't drop it (my tablet, nvm the product cos its sealed... wahaha~) into the water. <_<" Seriously... dangerous act.DO NOT COPY ME!

 Another pic...

Ok, this is not the beach as you can see.. hahahx~ Took this at home.
The back of the packaging are written in English. It includes the Usage info, Ingredient list, and expiry date.

After product unsealed~

Japanese words are printed on the back of the product.


About Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence
Is the No.1 Sunscreen in Japan since 2011
Won multiple awards in Asia and some of them are:
- Japan COSME in 2011
- Top Beauty Magazine in Japan VOCE’s Top Pick
- Biteki Skincare Award
Water-based and high SPF formula perfect for hot and humid climate in Singapore.

Contains unique Aqua Micro Capsules with UV block ingredient to provide superior SPF 50+/PA+++ protection while keeping skin cool and refreshed. It is enriched with Hyaluronic Acid & Citrus essence to hydrate and soften skin. Its water-based texture spreads easily and get adsorbed easily without a white cast. Suitable to be used on face and body.



About UVA, UVB, PA & SPF
I did mentioned this before in one of my sunscreen blogpost about how to differentiate UVA& UVB.
Anyway I'm taking this chance to say it again! ^_^
"A" & "B" means "Age" and "Burn".UVA ages your skinbecause it is so strong that it penetrates your skin and damage the skin cells from within therefore it can make you look older than you actually are. UVB burns your outer skin layer making your skin appear darker in shade and could make your skin peel after that if it is subjected to UVB for long hours.
So what protects you from UVA & UVB?
Look out for the PA value for UVA protection, and SPF value for the UVB protection.
Diagram below has a better visual of UVA, UVB and PA, SPF.


How SPF and PA value works

How much sunscreen/ sunblock should you wear?
Best is to apply 2 fingers of sunscreen for each zone. Clothings that we wear can also block out UVA & UVB therefore, I don't apply sunscreen on areas where its already covered by my clothings.
I usually only apply on face, neck, collar, both arms and feet (from ankle down if it is exposed) or legs (from big thigh down if it is exposed).
And not forgetting, our hair can also block out the UV rays from reaching in to our scalp and sometimes the back of our neck (for ladies who have long hair). But hair itself can also get damaged if exposed to UV rays for too long. I'm not sure if there are any hair sunscreen out there in the market... I have not heard of any yet so far. ^_^" But I guess, people are more concern with their skin than with their hair?


Swatch
Below shows about 1 finger amount of Biore AQUA Rich Watery Essence on my palm. I will spread it out and apply on face and neck first, get it absorbed and then apply the 2nd layer.
I find the sunscreen absorbs into skin faster by using the layering method, than directly applying 2 fingers amount of sunscreen onto skin.

The watery essence might look kind of greasy in the pic when spread out, but it's actually not!
In the 3rd pic, skin look slightly glossy as the product is still in the process of being absorbed by the skin.

Face Swatch
This swatch image clearly shows that the watery essence does not give any white cast on my face.
It is totally transparent.

Review
- product initially smells of alcohol
- after spreading the product out, the tiny white capsules releases citrus fragrance (so cool!)
- instantly feels cooling on skin
- watery texture
- very lightweight
- totally no greasy feel (and I really mean totally!)
- no glossiness after product absorbed into skin
- totally no sticky feeling (and again, I mean totally!)
- slightly matte finish
- the most lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen among all the Biore AQUA Rich sunscreen series
- absorbs very fast, almost immediately after spreading it out (but for 2 fingers amount usage, it will take awhile)
- transparent, no white cast
- skin feels hydrating
- skin feels soft and smooth and smells nice
- refreshing scent lingers on the skin
- doesn't cause break outs
- can be used on bare skin before toner (best to do so!) because it doesn't feel heavy and greasy at all, unlike other sunscreen I had used, therefore it will not make me feel that my skincare & makeup is 'floating' above the sunscreen
- I feel safe when using it as it will not shift my makeup even if I use it after my last step of skincare (moisturizer)
- I treat this as part of my skincare
- it isn't tinted hence there is no need to remove it with makeup remover, just facial wash will do
- helps to keep my skin away from harmful UV rays well enough
- recommended to reapply the sunscreen if skin exposed to sunlight for long hours
I had used this on different occasions such as normal shopping outing, and beach outing. I mainly only use it on my face and neck (more of face than neck).
My face didn't get any darker when it's exposed to direct sunlight for both occasions, but my collarbone and the back of my neck area got darker. Especially the back of my neck, it basically got burnt. And it turn about 3 shades darker than before.
Note that I didn't apply any sunscreen on my back and I applied only very little amount on my collarbone. That is why the reason applying sunscreen is very important (AND I totally forgotten about applying it on my back! Silly me! 囧")
Even though I applied little amount on my collarbone, the skin didn't really turn much darker than ½ shade. So I guess the SPF50 power is pretty good~ I was mostly under direct sunlight from like 10am - 1pm (3 hours non-stop) and it didn't do any harm to my face at all.
I think this sunscreen will be out in no time as I don't feel like I'm applying anything at all on my skin when I'm using this! So.... SPLAT ON!~ ^_^
For sunscreens, more is better than less.


Price
Biore UV AQUA Rich Watery Essence SPF50+ PA+++ (50ml)SGD$18.90

Where to buy?
Available at Selected Supermarkets, Hypermarkets and Pharmacies

Website
Biore Singapore




NG Shots
With that many product pics taken with different settings, there bound to be a few that are Not Good.
Hence this NG SHOT was born......

While I was taking pic of the product indoor, i spotted my cat Mimi doing something to the lemon...


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by Kao Biore Singaporeto me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.


The Body Shop MEGA SALE at Singapore Expo (29 to 31 March 2013)

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To all THE BODY SHOP Lovers out there! There's gonna be a TBS MEGA SALE  coming up at Singapore Expo Hall!!!~

Starts from 29 March to 31 March only!! ^o^/~

Oh how I wish I can gooooooooo~~~ My foot's kinda sick and I can't walk properly so *sigh* =\



This post is for sharing purpose only. I am not affiliated to The Body Shop company.

Review: L'Oreal Paris Curl Impact Collagene Extreme Resist Curl-Fixing Volume Mascara

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Still remember that I mentioned I will be reviewing this mascara? ^_^ Read L'Oreal Paris Shine Caresse blogpost.


L'Oreal Paris Curl Impact Collagene 
Extreme Resist Curl-Fixing Volume Mascara

Magnify your lashes for 13X more volume* and all day lasting curl

This smudge-proof formula with Amplifying-Collagene and Curl Fixing Complex magnifies each lash with plumpy volume and all day lasting curl hold – which can be effortlessly removed with warm water at the end of the day.

All day curled up lashes with jet-set plumpy volume.
* Instrumental test on made-up lashes (European hair) vs. bare lashes.



Packaging
On the packaging shows Ingredient list and manufacturing date. Once the mascara is opened, it must be disposed within 6 months.
This is a waterproof only mascara, it didn't state anywhere that it is smudge-proof.

L'Oreal Paris Curl Impact Collagene Mascara
Gold chrome with cobalt blue prints! Nice~~~

Ultra-Volume Collagene vs Curl Impact Collagene
Before I continue with the review, I would like to show you a pic of my used (& old) L'Oreal Paris Ultra-Volume Collagene vs the new Curl Impact Collagene.
I shall not talk about the usage and results of these 2 as I only happened to realise I own the Ultra Volume Collagene mascara (memory lost?!) after spring cleaning my vanity. Intended to threw it away but decided to do a comparison pic of both the applicators. ^_^
I'm not sure if it's because I kept it for too long that the Ultra Volume Collagene product looks alot more greyish (in real life) to me in compared to the Curl Impact. The Ultra Volume applicator bristles are longer, slimmer and straight with equal bristles length all round.


Curl Impact Collagene Mascara Close-up
The applicator is made like a wave or 'S' shape. It's bristles length are uneven when view from front view. Whereas the bristles are equally short on the side. Basically, the applicator is a flat wavy shaped brush.

How to use
So with this S shaped applicator, how do I use it to apply the mascara on my lashes?
To be frank, I do not really have a specific good method in using this applicator. But by theory, the arched side (the side with the longer bristles) should be placed right below the lashes so that both are curved at the same way.
For eg, the ⌒ side of the applicator follows the ⌒ shape of the eye, that is the upper lashes.
Rotate the arched downwards ‿ and you can brush it on your bottom lashes or for some people who have short bottom lashes, can use the short bristles side to brush on.
As for me, apparently I use all sides to brush my lashes and I use the longer bristles to separate them.


Review
Below shows my curled lashes (almost invisible.. ⌐⌂⌐") before and after using Curl Impact Collagene mascara.
As can see, the lashes suddenly 'bloomed' and it looks really black, making it look very visible even in a distance away.

Close-up pics of my lashes.
I applied 2 coats/layers of Curl Impact Collagene mascara on my lashes. I applied 1 coat, waited for awhile and applied the 2nd coat.
I have very little & thin bottom lashes so I don't usually put mascara on them.

- the mascara is very black
- the short bristles are to my not-so-long lashes & protruding eyes' advantage (won't easily poke into my eyes)
- it lengthens my lashes quite a bit
- slightly voluminizing
- doesn't help to curl my lashes, I will still need to curl my lashes using a curler first (my natural lashes are very droopy kind!)
- gets a tiny bit clumpy on 2nd coat but barely noticeable
- lashes fans out nicely without putting too much effort in separating them
- lashes feel pretty soft to touch
- my lashes are beautifully curled and appear very black & visible
- curl lasts whole day without drooping
- tiny bit of smudging happening at my under eyes area when my face starts to get really oily
- it is now my everyday mascara: simple & quick to use without making a mess!

I like using Curl Impact Collagene for its strong curl staying power and it makes my eyes look like they wear a thin eyeliner. And I also like the fact it's waterproof. Though most mascaras now come waterproof but still, if a mascara doesn't state it is, I will refrain from buying it or using it that frequently as I will never know when I will cry or the rain pours down on me. I don't want to risk having my eyes look like panda eyes! I had experienced it before and it was a pretty hilarious view.... for my friends. Lolx~
I would recommend this mascara to people who wish to have one that combats droopy lashes and those who already have natural curled or permed lashes to add a little bit of volume to it and darken them so to make them look even more noticeable.

Price
L'Oreal Paris Curl Impact Collagene  SGD$26.80
Where to buy?
Available at Watsons, Guardian, Sasa, selected Departmental Stores and Super/Hypermarkets.

Website



Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Products name written and coloured in cyan are sponsored by L'Oreal Paris Singaporeto me for trial & review only. I am not affiliated to the company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

belif Promotion ends 31 March 2013

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Have you seen belif NEW product which is the First Aid 360 Eye care mask? Well now belif is having a promotion which is ending soon on 31st March!

Enjoy 10% OFF when you purchase any Belif eyecare products inclusive of the First Aid 360 Eye Care Mask!‏




Websites
belifcosmetic.com (Korean)
globalbelifcosmetic.com (English)
belif Singapore website
belif Singapore FB


belif Product Review
Korean Skincare belif 4 best items


Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

Picture is from belif Singapore EDM. I am not in any way affiliated to belif Singapore company.

Review: Black Box ★ Curiosity Satisfied (Feb 2013)

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Thanks to Catherine's redemption code posted on her FB, I chanced upon this link to sign up for a free Black Box!

And so, this box came a few weeks ago. Let's see what's inside this Black Box! ^o^

About Black Box
Introducing the ubiquitous BLACK BOX, a mysterious and sleek package that uncovers a curated selection of sought-after products from independent labels. Expect at least five exciting gifts await your undivided attention, sealed and hand-delivered to you at your doorstep.

BLACK BOX brings you experiences from a lifestyle you desire. From dining haunts, outstanding skincare, gorgeous fashion to chic getaways. We are always seeking out the most delectable products and offerings to bring you unforgettable moments in a box.

There's always something for him and for her.

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What is in the Feb 2013 Black Box?
When opened, I saw all these products packed in black wrappings. Indeed a BLACK box. Lolx~ ^o^
I noticed there are a few products that are not in sachets like the:
1. Nature Valley Oats' n Honey (x2)
2. Darlie Expert White Toothpaste
3. Dettol Natural Nourishing Body Wash
4. L'Oreal Men Expert Pure & Matte Charcoal Black Scrub and est. lab Sun Shield SPF 50
 ▲ Ohhh and also not forgetting tons of vouchers!! I guess this is complimentary? As it's not listed in the list of products (shown below). Btw, I like that translucent black ziplock pouch, it'll come in handy for my bunch of unused vouchers, or for storing some stationary or watnot.


List of products in Black Box
List of products and items in the Black Box printed in a hard paper A5 size.
It makes it a whole lot easier for me to refer the items. And what's best is that all the prices, the size and amount of the product and Where to Buy are all included in this list!! Sooooooo detailed I love it! At least this way, we know we won't be 'short-changed' too! hahax~ ^▽^

Review
Black Box surprised me with numerous products that I haven't try before and some of which are things that I wanted to try, like the Dettol Body Wash, Darlie toothpaste, L'Oreal Paris Youth Code and lastly something from Estetica.
I had been receiving mailers from Estetica and there is an outlet located very near to my home. I had ever thought of walking in to get a facial but at that time I'm often too busy to do so. And now, Black Box had brought their product to me. I hope to continue getting such surprises like this in the future Black Boxes! Apart from this, Black Box also fulfill the men's needs such as the L'Oreal Men face scrub. I hope Black Box could include more items that both men and women can use, not just skincare and food, but maybe more lifestyle stuffs, where both the husband & wife (or even bro-sis/dad-mum) can look forward to in the Black Box.

Alrighty, that's all for the items in my Black Box.
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Till then! Cheers! (●♡●)

I am not affiliated to Black Box Singapore company.All photos are taken by me unless stated. All photos & swatches are true.

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I am not affiliated to the JRunway & AWCG company. Photos and details from JRunway EDM.
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