February 17, 2015

Innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence R Review

Ahhh It been a while since i've wrote a review~ Today I am going to be reviewing my newly found gem - Innisfree's Jejubija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence R (이니스프리 비자 안티-트러블 스팟 에센스 R)

Product Description:

"Enriched with torreya seed extract from pure Jeju island, Jejubija Anti-Trouble helps control blemish for clear skin. This spot essence rapidly calms down sudden apparent breakouts with it's Jeju torreya seed oil and green calamine ingredients."

Packaging:

The product comes in a mint blue tube - a great choice of colour as it gives off a clean and calming/soothing effect, making the product appear more trust worthy. A full sized tube has 15ml of product - a  sufficient amount for those nasty pimples. 

Product:

The purpose of this product is be used on serious breakouts. Innisfree also has a Spot Essence W which is used to treat minors breakout and soothe bumpy skin. To use this product, you will need to use a cotton swab to apply it on the desired areas, to prevent bacteria transferring from your fingers.

It has a medicated yet calming scent, which is really nice and relaxing. The product has a thick consistency that dries up quickly to a matte powdery finish, like dried clay. The greenish tint helps to counteract redness. So you could wear it under makeup if you desired, however I like to apply it before I sleep.

The product is sheer magic! It heals, calms and reduces the size of pimples rapidly. My pimples disappear within 2 to 3 days, no longer 4. Leaving me with a nice flat surface again. *sighs of relief* :')

Pros:

• Does a brilliant job calming and reducing size of pimples quickly
• A little goes a long way
• Reduces redness
• Travel friendly (definitely bring this with me on flights and holidays xDD)

Cons:

• Some people may find it pricey for 15ml of product or dislike the scent

Rating: 10/10

Would I Repurchase?

Definitely! I utterly adore this product, it has just done wonders for me. If you get pimples, I really recommend you to give this a try! ^__^

Have you tried any innisfree products that you would love to share? :')

Hope you guys have a great day~

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February 04, 2015

L'Oreal - Colour Riche Nails Les Blancs - 851 Nouvelle Vague Review

A own bit too much nail polishes but this shade was too gorgeous and unique not to purchase! (Plus i'm a sucker for anything pastel~) 851 Novelle Vague is a cool toned lilac grey colour. The photo doesn't really do the polish much justice, the lilac is more subtle and toned down in real life, its like a white with a hue of colour (photos below show the colour better ^^).

The polish dries very quick. Here I am wearing 2 coats; the first coat will appear streaky and uneven, the second coat covers and takes care of that resulting in a solid opaque finish. I believe this is the lightest lilac and colour I own (excluding white). I don't usually got for light polishes as I think it looks odd against my slightly tanned hands. But this shade is gorgeous and looks lovely!

 Direct sunlight

Dimmed indoor lighting

The dimmed indoor lighting shows the true colour~ The bottle is adorable, it comes with a flat brush that makes application easier. The size of it is great for traveling, but the price for only 5ml of product is ehhh. Overall a good polish and loving the pastels from the Les Blancs collection. Thinking of picking up a few more colours hue~

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January 20, 2015

What is an Emulsion in Asian Skin Care? How to Use and LANEIGE Perfect Renew Emulsion Review

Before I start off with the Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion review, I'm going to explain what an emulsion is and how to use, as I had a few readers asking me about it. ^^

What is an Emulsion in Asian Skin Care?

Going back to high school days - emulsion in science terms, is a mixture of two or more liquids. Often immiscible - for example water and oil. When those two are mixed together, tiny droplets of the oil is dispersed throughout the water, forming what you call an emulsion. In asian skin care terms, an emulsion is just a very light moisturising liquid/lotion. It works with your skin's natural sebum to promote hydration. Often it is water based, so it won't clog up your pores. 

How to use it?

Emulsions are often used by people with combination or oily skin due to its light texture and its ability to still be able to provide the moisture needed. Emulsions work well with all skin types too. Emulsions are used after toner and before other treatments as it helps to lock in moisture into your skin, as well as providing more. An asian skin care routine is usually the following:

1) Cleanser > 2) Toner or Astringent > 3: Emulsion > 4: Essence or Serum > 5) Moisturiser 

*Some people do chose to use an emulsion after their essence/serum

Laneige Perfect Renew Emulsion Review

Packaging:

I love the packing! The products comes in a very sturdy transparent glass bottle that has a lovely blue gradient and gold pump. The pump is great as it enables you to control how much product comes out and is very hygienic.

Product:

There is 100ml of product; it's suitable for all skin types. I applied this after cleansing and toning my face; one pump is enough to cover my entire face. The scent is very soothing and gentle; the texture is thin and lightweight. As you can see in the photo, it started running while my camera was focusing due to it's thin consistency. It has a really pleasant cooling sensation when you apply the product and it easily absorbs into the skin. My skin drank up all the good stuff immediately, resulting in plumped, hydrated and smooth skin. It's not oily and does not leave any residue. I have been using this for 3 months now; I can see improvements in the texture, hydrations and luminosity of my skin. There is still a lot of product left in the bottle, so you get your money worth.

Pros:

• Lightweight and gentle
• Hydrates and plumps skin excellently
• Improvements skin and texture over time
• Increased skin luminosity

Cons:

• There are no cons about the product itself, the only thing I can think of is that it's not travel friendly and that Laneige does not offer the emulsion in a travel size.

Rating: 10/10

Overall

The emulsion nourishes the skin very well and is the most impressive emulsion i've used so far. I definitely recommend this to everyone, as it is suitable for all skin types. I have oily skin and it found it to be perfect. Hoping to try out the White Plus Renew Emulsion next~ ^^

Do you include an emulsion in you skin routine? If so, which emulsion do you use? ^^

Thanks for reading~ ^.^

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January 15, 2015

Korean Beauty Haul! #1 - LANEIGE, innisfree, Milky Dress etc

Apologies for the lack of posts! I've been super busy preparing my portfolio for university interviews eeks! I have one coming up this Saturday! Ahhh, I'm super nervous but excited at the same time. I've also purchased a new camera, so future photos will be higher quality and maybe some vlogs/video reviews will be on the way too. :') 

Anyway here is a quick haul of the products i've purchased this month~ ^^

• Dr.Myer's AC - Reducing Facial Cleanser
• LANEIGE Perfect Review Emulsion
• MILKY DRESS Anti TROUBLE Foam Cleanser
• sulwhasoo Lumitouch Lip Care

• Nature Republic Fresh Green Tea 70 Emulsion

LANEIGE Moisture Care Miniature Set (4 items) -

• LANEIGE Moisture Balance Emulsion
• LANEIGE Moisture Power Essential Skin Refiner
• LANEIGE Water Bank Essence
• LANEIGE Water Sleeping Pack EX
• MIZON Trouble Clinic Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream

• innisfree Serum CC Cream Cover SPF35 PA++
• innisfree Jejubija Anti-Trouble Spot Essence R

Which products have you purchased this month? ^^ Tell me below, I would love to know! :') Lol that rhymes xD

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January 10, 2015

WATSONS Bird's Nest Essence Whitening & Firming Facial Review

Another sheet mask review, because I currently on a sheet mask addiction! I brought this while I was in Hong Kong. You can purchase this from Watson stores or online. The one I purchased in particular is a single facial mask and eye mask. It is also available in a box of 6 facial masks. 

Product Description

"For centuries, bird's nest has been recognised as one of the most valuable beauty supplement. With its nourishing power, Watsons Bird Nest Facial Mask leaves your skin silky smooth and with natural radiance."

Mask Benefits

"Maintains skins youth glow and fairness. Energises skin to enhance natural resilience and preserve vitality of skin"

When I opened the packaging, the scent was very VERY strong, it does fade however some people may find it overwhelming. It reminded me of Comfort - a UK brand fabric conditioner... The sheet was soft and slightly thicker than other sheet mask, so it won't tear. Neatly folded and drenched in a rich gel-like solution. The sheet has multiple slits, so that you can adjust it accordingly to your face shape. It also has a flaps for the eyes, which is really nice feature when laying down.

I used this mask after cleansing my face and left it on 25 minutes. I was quite disappointed with the results; considering the solution was rich, you would think that it would leave your skin plumped, that was not the case - I did not notice any hydration to my skin. It also left some residue and excess essence behind, which took a while for my skin to absorb. On the bright side, my skin tone was slightly more evened.

Pros:

• Durable sheet
• Nice sheet design - adjusts to face shape and has flaps for the eye area
• Loads of essence
• Slightly evens and brighten skin tone

Cons:

• Strong scent, some people may find it overwhelming
• Did not moisture my skin very well
• Leaves residue
• Not easily accessible

Rating: 3.5/10

Would I recommend?

Nope - probably the worst mask I have a tried so far. It did not offer any hydration and left quite a bit of residue. Not much benefit to my skin.

Have you tried any Watson products? ^^

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