I have been going through alot life changes and am in the process of improving my twitch stream and looking to expand the type of content I make. When I meet those goals I will update here and try to post again more frequently.
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In the past few month I was in a creativity slump…but I finally made my own logo whilst trying to learn photoshop. (Currently making banners and panels for my youtube and twitch so they will be looking prettier within the next week.) I will be more active online from now on and post more beauty/health related videos in the near future.
So for now, please enjoy my new video of my Korea trip! (I will also make a video on my experience at Whoo Spa)
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I purchased this on a whim after I finished work. I was feeling exhausted and just walked through Myers. If you’ve read my blog for awhile, you may have noticed my earlier posts obsessing over SKII. Since I hadn’t used the any line from SKII for over 2 years, I wanted to know if I still felt positively towards it.
First to 5th use: Since I was exhausted that week, I forgot that the CosRx One Step Original Clear Pad was a BHA, and unintentionally made my skin sensitive by not allowing previous steps to sink in.
I absolutely hated the product…but continued to use it.
6th use: After changing to using a sleeping pack for 2 nights, (I used the Hanyul Overnight sleeping pack) the sensitivity went away.
7th to 10th use: I tried using it day and night, but found that I preferred using the product at night, since I felt that my skin did not feel as clogged. This is probably because I kept reapplying during the day without washing off the layer I applied 2 hours earlier.
Other uses: Once my skin adjusted to this product, I could easily use this every night without feeling like my skin was dry and sensitive.
Made in: Japan
Price: $195
Weight: 75g
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Rating: 3/5
Repurchase: No
Last words: After finally using up the product, I would have to say that I neither love or hate this product. SKII just has so many better products available, that unless they upgrade/ improve this formula, I won’t be tempted to purchase this again. I do like how you can twist to dispense the product, but overall I couldn’t appreciate it even after using it all up.
If you find this drying, as soon as it absorbs, apply a sleeping pack/moisturiser on top to help lessen it. Definitely would not use this in winter or autumn ever again.
(Please note: I will upload a photo and the ingredients listing of this product to my blog soon…within the next few months hopefully- I just have not been able to create content as much as I would like due to constant colds and early mornings)
If you have any questions please send me a message or leave me a comment on instagram or on my blog.
I actually have so many of the Deciem’s “The Ordinary” Products to review. I purchased 3 at first, then each time I stopped by Myers, I picked up a product. I checked back the other day and my favourites have already sold out. I couldn’t resist purchasing when I saw the price list.
First use: The first time I used this was at night. I applied the Dr.G Spot Aroma Toner (a BHA) then followed by the Lactic Acid 10% +HA 2% followed by the Vitamin C Suspension +HA Spheres 2%.
I woke up with my skin looking bright and the texture of my skin was improved and looked a lot smoother. Around midday I found that there was a speck of peeling skin on my nose (literally a speck the size of 3 pores) and on a previous breakout that healed but had dead skin on top. The skin around it still looked plump from moisturising. I was surprised since I had signs of a cold coming on (and normally my skin would dry up when I do).
Second use: I decided to use this differently from the first night. I used my Naturie Skin Conditioner followed by the Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%, and ending with a mix of Oshima Tsubaki Oil and Country and Stream Golden Moisturizer.
Other uses: The only time my skin didn’t look amazing (keep in mind I was trying this out in Autumn) was when I didn’t follow up with a hydrating enough moisturiser after it. Overall, this product worked well with others, particularly ones with vitamin c.
Directions: Apply once per day, ideally in the PM. Dilute with other treatments to reduce strength until skin develops tolerance.
Price: $12.70
Weight: 30 ml
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Citrate, Arginine, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/leaf Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhydrocinnamal, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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Repurchase: Yes
Rating: 3.9/5
Last words: Recommended if you need to improve/resurface you skin texture. Even at 10% it is mild enough to use everyday, but I find that it is best to use a moisturiser (or even the Vitamin C Suspension +HA Spheres 2%) then follow up with face oil. My skin didn’t need to develop a tolerance to it – the only time I felt a tingle was after I used a peeling mask which went away immediately.
I actually like this product, but I don’t use it that often, since my boyfriend hates the scent of this product (even though there is no added fragrance) and he rarely complains about any products that I put on my face.
I will try to finish this up before mid-winter and in the future I will stick to using this in Spring & Summer on the weekend (or when I won’t be exposed to the sun often), since my combination skin will probably appreciate it more. Make sure the product is fully absorbed or it can make the next skincare layer roll off. If you are going into the sun a lot, make sure to use SPF since it is an AHA product.
Any questions, concerns, suggestions or comments? Feel free to message me via instagram or twitter or leave one below an entry.
I was never interested in tea-tree products since I was turned off by the smell as a teenager. My boyfriend was in Hong Kong on a trip and had asked his friend’s girlfriends what they use on their skin, and they recommended this to him. He picked up 4 packets for me at Sasa (I didn’t request this, but I appreciate the thought) and I didn’t use it until a month later.
(Dr.G is the same as Gowoonsesang)
First use: I used it for a week and I wasn’t particularly impressed. All I felt was a tingle and nothing else. There were no significant changes after finishing a 10 ml bottle.
Second use: I spent a month using lime to wash my face 3 times a week at night. My skin collagen improved and I found that alot of dead skin was removed, but I still had the small bumps on my skin. I stopped using lime to wash my face, and the next night I applied the A Clear Spot Aroma Toner followed by the Country & Stream Golden Moisturiser mixed with Oshima Tsubaki Oil. I was surprised to see dirt on my cotton pad, since I always double cleanse, and realised it was from my skin.
The next morning the bumps decreased and the areas with bumps were less obvious after applying makeup.
Other uses: It took me awhile to realise it was working for my skin, and found that my cotton pad looked dirty after swiping it on my skin, which didn’t happen the first time I used it. I have continued using this every second day, and now there is no longer any “dirt” on my cotton pad after swiping gently.
Colloidal patch: These are the same regardless of what brand you use. it comes in a 11mm and 13.5mm size. They are clear and adhere to your skin. I always apply this when I have extracted a pimple (people always go on about not popping, but sometimes when I used lemon to wash my face they would bleed, so I would extract the remaining pus/head gently by wrapping my fingers with tissue if I did not have an extraction tool on hand) and tapping on some of the A Clear Toner with cotton tip or cotton pad, then applying it on top. Leave this on for 8-12 hours.
Price: $56 HKD (You shOuld be able to find this online for less than $8 AUD)
Weight: 10 ml (the toner also comes in 50ml and 170 ml, but is not available in a kit) and 3 packets of colloidal patches (12 pieces each packet)
Ingredients: Acrylates copolymer, Vinyl Caprolactum/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl, Salicylic Acid, Tea Tree Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Grape seed extract, PVP, Allantoin, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytophingosine, Methylparaben (I was too lazy to type out the scientific name for grape seed and tea tree )
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Repurchase: Yes
Last words: If you have small bumps/clogged pores on your face like I do, this will definitely help your skin to absorb the next step in your skin care, and will gently exfoliate your skin. I do not use this all over my face – I only apply this to areas with a lot of little bumps like the sides of my cheeks and sides of my forehead, so I only use half a cotton pad and about 6-8 drops, so this 10ml toner lasts forever for me. I follow up (after a minute) by using a toner/skin like Country & Stream Natural Honey Lotion or whatever I have on hand and a serum/treament and moisturiser.
For cystic acne, it does not calm it down as easily unless you apply it on the spot as soon as you see it.
This is probably my favourite product containing Tea Tree Oil or Salicylic Acid that I have used to date. I will be purchasing the full size (170ml) and the mini kit again after I finish my third 10ml bottle. I have used this with Deciem’s The Ordinary skincare, which I will publish in a month or so. This product is a little pricier than COSRX, but I have yet to try their AHA/BHA lines.
Any questions, comments, or advice? Feel free to leave one below or on my instagram or twitter.
For years I have only been using the Lelan Vital eyebrow pencil (which is the most natural eyebrow product I have ever tried and just fills it in so softly I hardly needed to blend), but my best friend was making an order and asked if I wanted to order something as well, so I ordered the Brow Pencil and the 3 lip colours from Colorpop.
Colour: Black ‘N Brown
Weight: 0.09g
Price: USD$5
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Repurchase: Yes
Rating: 3.5/5
Last words: If you do intend to purchase and want to save (and only want a few products), it is better to order with a friend so that if you spend over $30 USD you receive free shipping – sometimes it is on for a limited period, so keep checking back on their website if it isn’t available. Since I have black hair, I probably should have purchased the Jet set black, but it still worked quite well since I blended it out and I don’t do instagram brows (since I don’t have the skill to do it).
The only thing I need to be careful of is when I draw in my eyebrows – so I use a very light hand since it is easy to make my brows look drawn on with this pencil, especially when applied it in dim lighting. I do like this product and I would recommend this to girls who want or need higher payoff for their brow products, but that being said, it is still easy to tone this product down.
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[Sorry, I lost some photos so I will have to retake some new ones which will show a more battered container and sponge later on]
I was on my way to a job when I realised I had no powder to set my makeup in my bag. I woke up a bit later than usual and forgot to set my makeup, so I stopped by The Face Shop to pick a new one up. Honestly, most things are too pricey compared to online shopping, and since I am trying to save money (and I also didn’t need a new powder yet) I chose one that would do minimal damage on my finances as much as possible and yet hold up enough to get me through until my break where I could touch up.
I only purchased it at the time because the sales assistant was not at all pushy, and I was able to browse comfortably before my shift began.
First Use: It instantly mattified my skin without changing my skin tone. On my break I went to check my makeup and found that I didn’t look too oily, and touched up my makeup around my T-zone. My foundation was still in place (I was using the Givenchy Matissime) and applying an excess amount did no exaggerate any dry patches on my skin.
Second Use: I used this the next day, but as a touch up on my T-zone rather than to set it, and I found that it looked better than using it alone to set my makeup since it does not blur imperfections that well, but holds everything in place and smoothing out the look of my pores.
Other uses: After using it for awhile, I realised that it required slightly more effort to blend than the Givenchy Prisme Libre, (so go as light as possible) since it isn’t as finely milled.
Weight: 6g
Price: $17.90
Ingredients:
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Rating: 3.5/5
Repurchase: Yes (but after trying out other products)
Last Words: I don’t like it as much as the Givenchy Prisme Libre in Mousseline Pastel, but still has a pore blurring effect which I always need (even in the middle of winter), but I can’t really complain since the product is so cheap.
This applies better with a brush, in my opinion, since it applies like you rubbed flour all over your face if you don’t blend well with the puff.
I have not yet tried the popular Innisfree version yet, along with the Aritaum one, which I would like to compare with in the future.
Any questions, comments or concerns? Leave one below or on my instagram or twitter
Once again I have neglected posting for awhile. I have some foundation reviews coming up, but it’s been a busy few months for me so it’s been difficult to test out foundations as much as I would like (and I was desperate to find ones that actually work with my skin when I need to do my makeup at lightning speed.).
When I spotted this in Muji early last year, and when I was on the lookout for a new one when I finished my Swisse oil cleanser, I took a look at the ingredients then immediately purchased it. There was no mineral oil and there wasn’t anything that I haven’t seen in other skincare that I’ve used so far. (I put mild oil cleansing in brackets in the title, since that is what it says in katakana.)
First impression: The first time I bought this, I bought the smaller version to try it out. I first used this when I came back home after shopping (with very light makeup – base, bb cream, eyebrows) and was surprised when it emulsified. The shade is a pale yellow and is a runnier consistency than the shiseido perfect oil cleanser that I used at my friend’s home in Japan.
Other uses: I have not stopped using this oil cleanser since I first purchased it (aside from using the occasional 1 use samples I received from other brands). Sometimes I am exhausted from work and I need to just get into bed as soon as possible if the turnaround time for my next job is pretty close.
This removes makeup perfectly. As long as I pour out enough, (approximately 3-4 pumps for gel liner and foundation) it will also do a great job of removing very heavy eye and lip makeup. I just follow up with a foam/powder/cream cleanser after rinsing off the oil cleanser.
The only time I had trouble removing lip makeup was when it was heavily stained by a lip lacquer from Touch In Sol, which made my lips dry, and only removed the dark pigment but not the residue. It took 2 days for it to finally come off.
Size: 400ml
Price: 19.95
Ingredients: HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PEF-7, COCOATE ETHYL OLEATE, SORBITAN OLEATE, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (HYBRID SUNFLOWER) OIL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS(ORANGE) FLOWER WATER, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, TOCOPHEROL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT JUICE) GLYCERIN, PROPYLPARABEN, BUTYLPARABEN
(excuse the capital letters – I was lazy when I started typing and couldn’t be bothered to redo it)
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Rating: 4.5/5
Repurchase: Yes
Last words: Highly recommended, and at the top of my repurchase list in terms of value for money, and if used daily, can last about 3 months (possibly longer if you don’t wear as heavy makeup as I do). Great on the pocket and effective – I don’t like removing eye and lip makeup separately with eye/lip makeup removers since I find them irritating or drying.
Any questions or comments? Send me one via my twitter or instagram or leave a comment below.
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