RevoColour Romantic Sweet Choco

Review: RevoColour Romantic Sweet Choco

First of all, Happy Jubilee! Cheers for not only one but two fewer working days.

As much as I would like this post to be out soonest, honeycolor website was under construction so might as well wait out... (Okay, I take that back.)

Other than reading the Uzumaki about the crazy spiral stories, I have been cutting myself slack for review columns and some other serious business but here is a review for RevoColour Romantic Sweet Choco.

I have got this off from Honeycolor at US 19.12 + US 7.90 (shipping).

Comfort: These lenses are relatively comfortable, just that towards the end of the day it can be a bit dry. (That is coming from someone who wears them for more than 12 hours.)

Size: The size is exactly what I asked for - nothing too overwhelming or underwhelming.

Colour: The colour is typical of chocolate brown colour, and like your typical two tone coloured lenses, which is fine. Two toned coloured lenses looks more natural for almost black eyes anyway. The gradient gives more depth to the colour, which turns out more subtle in the eyes.

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆⋆
I love how subtle the colours are, and these lenses are reasonably comfortable. Thus, four stars!

Sexylook Strawberry Blackhead Pore Cleanser Set

Review: Sexylook Strawberry Blackhead Pore Cleanser Set

On my mission to achieving perfect skin, one of the skin problems faced by many is no different for me - blackheads and whiteheads. Most of them sits around the nose and chin area, and they look unsightly.

Today's product review would be on Sexylook Strawberry Blackhead Pore Cleanser Set. What caught my attention were the amount of products to deliver the promise of blackhead removal.

More information

Let's walk through the steps!

1) Sebum Softener

This product is supposed to penetrate into your skin and allow easy removal for blackheads, and whatnot. I was actually half expecting the product to work like Cure Natural Aqua Gel or marvel gels that slough off the older layer of skin but, turns out not!

From the naked eye, the transparent and watery liquid did nothing to our skin after 2-3 minutes of massaging.

2) Purifying Mask 

Now to the king of the suite, spread a reasonable amount and leave it for 30 minutes. We spread it along the nose region to reach as many blackheads as possible. Brown had some on the chin area. 

I was surprised at the colour of the mix. It has a thick gooey consistency, baby pink in colour and smells like something from a candy confectionery. That's okay with us cause anyway it stays on only for 30 minutes.

And now, the waiting game.

3) Purifying Essence

This is almost akin to the Sebum Softener. However, I see visible effects after application. Not sure if it's placebo effect or anything, but it feels almost like a toner on the skin. Fresh and velvety skin it promises, fresh and velvety skin it delivers. 

So, as of every review, there is a verdict.

Not sure how well you can make out from these pictures but... I tried.

Price: NT $299 works out to be around SGD $13++

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆⋆

I can't say I am left extremely impressed, that's because Sexylook's range of masks have raised a bar in terms of expectations, but this one does a decent job. Not perfect but compliments to the extensiveness of prepping and protecting the skin after a peel-off session. Not too sure about continuity of usage though, because marvel gel delivers a similar effect fairly quick.

Sexylook Intensive Care Whitening & Sexylook 3D Mask

Well, since I am bored to tears at the moment, I would be writing about some of the facial masks I have purchased from Taiwan. Most girls would already be familiar with My Beauty Diary Series of masks so it will not be taking any space here today.

The first review would be from the Sexylook Intensive Care Black Cotton Mask Series.

Review: Sexylook Intensive Care Whitening

Whitening is germane to me as a naturally fair person so not surprisingly, I picked this pink one out of the rest to brighten and bring the best out of my skin!

Details

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

Price: As listed on the site, the price is at NT$299 (about SGD 13) for a box of 5, meaning to say 1 single piece would be SGD 2+. Not that it is expensive but cheaper range of masks like My Beauty Diary, cost about half the price.

Product: The mask has a good and soft texture, which is similar to the leader clinic ones I use regularly.

After using these soft and ultra serum absorbing ones, there are no reasons to go back to ordinary sheet masks. They hold fluids better and contours well on the face.

The serum smells mild and pleasant and there are enough to go about. The mask size sits just perfect for my average sized face.

Apart from that, the packaging is cute and feels quite exquisite.

Effect: I was amazed not only by the brightening effect because it is on par with the moisturizing effect. The obvious zit I had faded away and some redness cause by pimples were also erased. The product does more than what it delivers thus I have no qualms on giving it a 5 star rating!

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

Review: Sexylook 3D Mask 

Since I have started on Sexylook I shall end with it too. Another one I would be commenting today is the Sexylook 3D Mask - Pure White Radiance Duo Lifting Mask.

This particular one is not found on Sexylook's site but I got it from the legit cosmetic store in Taiwan.

Before:

After:

I was having an outbreak at the point of time. It might not be obvious in pictures but the pimples (especially on forehead) faded quite visibly.

Price: Either NT$299 or NT$399 (roughly SGD 13 to 18) for about 7 or 10 pieces (?) (... I cannot remember the price, above is a rough gauge.)

Product: This one is of a unique structure because it is suppose to have a lifting effect, which explains the extended wings that reaches the neck. I have to admit the initial draw to the product was due to novelty effect since there isn't a lot of lifting masks around.

I felt the previous black mask have a better texture (in terms of sheet material) but this is not too bad either. Serum wise, this pack more punch. This has a more noticeable smell but it is also quite pleasant.

Effect: Lo and behold! Picture taken on another separate day (the first time I tried) after I am left immersely impressed.

I am not too sure about the lifting effect as that is not my main area of concern but... my skin looks a lot brighter after usage, and definitely more moisturized. That aside, my skin was left refined and taut. I even noticed the pores of my cheeks shrank.

This product has made it to my emergency outbreak rescue team for doing such a great job in taming the zits and improving the overall refineness of the skin.

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆

Coming up, I have more Sexy Look masks reviews to be done, but bye for now!

FreshKon Lenses: Mosaic Urban Grey

Review: FreshKon Mosaic Urban Grey

  As far as I am lagging behind reviews of beauty products, today I shall make amends with a contact lenses review.

  I favor colored contact lenses very much - so much so that I wear them not just to correct my short shortsightedness but more for vanity purposes. Contact lenses plays so much importance to an overall make up look.

I got these at a local optical shop at around SGD $30 per pair (?).

Comfort: I find the lenses blurry and drying. I would not recommend a full day of usage. It dries my eyes a lot and I have to reach for my eyedrops too often.

Size: 14.2mm is a good size for a natural looking effect.

Colour: The colour is a gorgeous shade of grey, with an gradient from grey to black towards the sides. I like lenses with a gradual, undefined rim as it looks more pleasing as oppose to a harsh rim. That's just my personal preference!

Overall: ⋆⋆
Although these lenses nailed the design aspect, there is still room for improvement if we are speaking about comfort level. As much as I like how it looks on my eyes, it is not good enough of a reason to re-purchase.

*if you need more details, this is it!

5 star worthy products: Innisfree Green Tea Shampoo & Holland & Barrett Evening Primrose Oil

Hi all,

I apologize for my absence. With busy mornings and mounting deadlines, I have yet to blog about great products that have became essentials in my life. There are so much to be done, but I rather be blogging about beauty products and in the interim, escape from the horrors of reality.

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Lately I dropped by Innisfree and bought another bottle of Green Tea Mint Shampoo and also try Perfect Clean Foot Mist for the first time.

I do like Innisfree for obvious reason - their products are really affordable.

Their concept of eco-friendliness and incorporating natural ingredients is just what I felt is lacking in many commercial brands. They even included a recycling bin in their stores, which is the perfect solution for recycling needs.

Review: Innisfree Green Tea Mint Shampoo

Price: At SGD $10 for 320ml, it is as reasonable as it can get. Most of the innifree products cost lesser than then their Korea brand counterparts.

Packaging: Packaging is simple and in line with Innisfree's concept of eco-friendliness.

Product: The color of the product is minimal, which I appreciate. The minty smell of the shampoo is refreshing although I couldn't trace so much of green tea as stated. The texture is light and there is enough lather to go about for a small dollop of shampoo.

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
I only have raves for this product. Not only it feels caring for the scalp for being mild, it also leaves a soothing and minty sensation after rinsing. I do not feel any itch or discomfort for the rest of the day.

Holland & Barrett Evening Primrose Oil

For daily supplements, this is the only product I stick with throughout because of it's effectiveness.

I understand most vitamins or supplements takes a considerable time for effects to show and thus difficult to assess effectiveness.

I consume Primrose oil mainly for reducing PMS symptoms and to control breakouts, but there are other uses too:

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1006-evening%20primrose%20oil.aspx?activeingredientid=1006&activeingredientname=evening%20primrose%20oil

Anyway, it takes only a few days for results to show so it is pretty amazing! My sister recommended me this product after seeing the results on herself and I have been eating them for more than a year and I see a difference too. There are generally fewer breakouts and my skin appears clearer and smoother.

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With that, I am going back to work. I would be posting about another restaurant soon. Stay tuned!

Kiss Me Heroine Mascara

Hi,

  I am back at work and at the same time chalking up on my makeup reviews because there are so many products I cannot even find time for. Where did all the time go?

I have probably owned more than 50 mascaras (based on a modest estimate) and I can proudly declare it has stayed in my makeup pouches as it did in my makeup routine for the longest time.

The continuation of my support for awesome mascaras come in the form of reviews.

Anyway, choosing between volumizing and lengthening mascaras is a tough call so today I did both for your benefit:


1) Kiss Me Heroine Make Volume and Curl Mascara

Without mascara:

After 1 coat:

After 2 coats:

One last coat:

Price: Less than SGD $20, which is reasonable. (I have gotten this in Japan which is cheaper than in Singapore.)

Product: The texture is more watery as compared to most mascaras I have used. The mascara smells a little funky, but it does not bother much. It coats the lashes quite effortlessly, but application can be messy. The packaging is handy and fits well in my pouch.

Effect: It delivers volume and curl as promised. I have used better mascaras with more volume but this one makes up for it's ability to hold curls. I like the fact that it reapplication is easy as it does not clump much. Removal is fuss-free with my regular Biore makeup wipes.

2) Kiss Me Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara

Noticed the fibres?

Without mascara:

After 1 coat:

After 2 coats:

All set and done!

Price: Almost similar to the above.

Product: Texture is also watery, but with fibres. I felt that some fragrance is added to the concoction but the funky smell still persist.

Effect: The fibres are great for a lengthening effect but it almost does nothing in terms of voluminizing. My lashes looks spindly after application. The mascara coats well and reapplication is also easy. However, the application is rather messy as it smudges on the eyelids. (Probably it takes too long to dry.) It does it's job in lengthening, but the curling power is negligible.

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆ to ⋆⋆⋆⋆
Both mascaras are affordable and delivers some of the desired effects, I have no issues with removal which some users encountered difficulty with. The effects are subtle and I would prefer mascaras with very noticeable effects. They tend to smudge on the lids and I could not imagine applying them without q-tips to clean up. Apart from that, the mascaras are one of the few which are clump-free even after multiple coats.

OVALE Body Treatment (Lulur Bali Milk)

Review: OVALE Body Treatment (Lulur Bali Milk)

Today's review would be on one of the scrubs I got from my short trip to Batam. We have always enjoyed groceries shopping and Batam's supermarkets has a couple of good buys.

Scrubs are one of the must-buys in Batam and they are unbelievably cheap. I have got about 4 in total and here they are:

Today's focus:

Before:

After:

Price: Prices of most scrubs I came across were ranged from SGD $1 to $2.50. I cannot recall the exact price of this scrub.

Texture: Creamy with sporadic, sparse scrubbing beads.

Scent: I was taken aback by the scent as it smells nothing like milk! It smells closer to jasmine flowers and it is overpowering for my liking.

Overall: ⋆⋆⋆
Effect is visible and more moisturizing I imagined. It does brighten the skin as promised,  but the scent does not appeal to me. I would reconsider purchasing but definitely not in this particular scent.