Friday 26 June 2015

ADVERTORIAL > NEW! Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover

To every ladies out there, makeup is an essential routine of our everyday lives since it can accentuate our features, making us more presentable and lively. We can beautify ourselves for a couple of reasons such as for work, leisure or a casual date out with beau/friends. Therefore it is highly important for us to be mindful of the cleansing routine process, otherwise it might lead to undesirable consequences including outbreaks and skin ageing.



My Criteria of Makeup Remover:
1. Do not clog pores!
2. Effectively cleanse with ease, gentle on skin and leave no residue 
3. Lightweight! Not oily/too dry on skin, does not leave skin with an oily residue

As a result, I would like to introduce you the NEW! Improved Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover, 
Being an avid fan of Biore, I am always impressed with their research & development as they are always constantly improving their products to satisfy their customers.

Before cleansing.....




Improved product benefits

The NEW! Improved Biore Aqua Jelly Makeup Remover is made with 40% more moisturising essence which helps to nourish and hydrates our skin for a dewy moisturised finish as we cleanse our face. This explains why the products is absolutely smooth on skin and has a water-like texture to quickly cleanse skin without any harsh tugging or pulling action on skin. A higher viscosity aids cleansing with ease without harsh tugging on the skin.  The product is also gentle on skin as we can utilise our palm (not fingers) to remove our makeup. It is also suitable for all skin types! It does not require any cotton pad which is both convenient and environmental friendly. With the improved formula, its high cleansing ability help to dissolve and lift of traces of makeup effortlessly. Massage it on skin and voila! You are good to go just with water. 

Usage Directions 
1. Pump an appropriate amount (2-3 pumps) onto hands and spread evenly over face and eye area.
2. Massage gently to dissolve makeup. 
3. Rinse thoroughly with water. It is not necessary to remove cleansing liquid with cotton pad or tissue. 
4. For best results, apply on dry face and hands. Do not use facial cotton pad or tissue.

After Cleansing....




My verdict:

Lightweight -> Yes!
 I like the refreshed after feel, there is no sticky, oily or greasy residue, making our skin feel refreshed. 

Gentle on skin -> Yes!
After cleansing, I can feel my skin baby smooth and not squeaky clean, my face is moisturised thanks to the essence present in the formula which helps us to nourish and hydrate our skin for a dewy moisturised finish.

Cleansing ability -> Reasonable power!


As I am curious to try the product cleansing ability . I performed a swatch test and applied the same force to remove all my makeup. Verdict: It can effectively remove all my makeup (eyeliner, lipsticks, concealer, bb cream with ease) except for my stubborn hard to be removed - waterproof mascara.


SWATCH TEST


After Round 1, 1 pump of makeup remover and I massage it in a clockwise direction for 2-3 times. What is remained is my stubborn waterproof mascara but other makeup swatches has been effectively cleansed with ease.

It takes another round of massaging before it is finally gone with a little of its residue left, do refer to the picture so that you can better understand my explanation. As a result based on this test I can conclude that the makeup remover has reasonable power to remove traces of makeup as the result are better as compared to the old Aqua Jelly Makeup remover and other makeup remover that I have used in the past.



Very slight residue left. 

TAKE NOTE: FOR BETTER ILLUSTRATIONS ONLY! ( I used a cotton pad and wet it with water so that the residue can be seen clearly) THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT REQUIRE COTTON PAD ONLY CLEAN DRY HANDS , PLEASE REFER TO THE USAGE INSTRUCTION FOR MORE DETAILS)

I experience a little difficulty to remover my waterproof, smudge proof mascara. As a I did a swatch test to test the product cleansing ability and yes I agree that its ability to cleanse is high as I can remove my eyeliner, lipsticks, bb cream, concealer with ease except for my waterproof mascara.

However, after another round of massaging, it is finally gone, so I can conclude that the makeup remover has reasonable power to remove traces of makeup as I make a comparison to other makeup remover that I have used in the past. Overall it effectively cleanse light makeup but it does take a little more effort to remove stubborn waterproof makeup such as mascara! As a result I can easily solve the problem by using a mascara remover. I will give it a rate of 9/10! Thank you Biore for improving this product! 

Best deal because we no longer need cotton pads, perfect for people with very tight and busy schedule, this make wonders for your skin! No excuse to be lazy anymore!

 Interested to purchase this product?
Now retailing for a price of S$24.90 (230ml)
Available at all leading supermarkets, personal care stores and western pharmacies & departmental stores from April 2015. 

Tuesday 23 June 2015

PRODUCT REVIEW > LOREAL' MISS MANGA MASCARA (UPDATED)





- SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON -
Left eye with MISS MANGA MASCARA
right eye with no mascara on.

After (Looks like some false eyelashes!!!)


Achieve life, gain that definite mesmerising eyes right now.




ACHIEVE THE MANGA LOOK WITH THE NEW MISS MANGA MASCARA.
- MANGA EYES TO LIFE -
Mega volume and curl on top and bottom lashes which amplifies upper lashes and defines lower lashes (CC brush)
10X volume, 2X Curl, ultra silky smooth, ultra black.
24 Hours long lasting formula
Water proof, smudge proof.
Conic arched brush, formula altered to fit/suit Asian Eyes. 
Retailing for $22.90 in stores, Watsons etc.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE! (TILL 30 JUNE ONLY)
 $19.90 (U.P. $22.90). 

My review
Yes this formula is better than some of the mascara that I have used in the past, as you can see I have very sparse and droopy eyelashes and therefore I always stay away from using one and opt for fake eyelashes instead. However, I manage to see a huge difference for this product. The cc brush definitely helped me as it is able to curl and define both the upper and lower lashes and yes WITHOUT USING A CURLER!  I always love multitasking. You just need to use the arched side of the brush and brush it upwards in a zigzag motion. I also like it that it is smudge proof and you won't end up looking like a panda after school and start to be self-conscious of your image during an important event. Definitely convenient since the fibre brush can satisfy your needs from this little tube of delight!products. However it does clump but you can easily solve the problem with a clean mascara wand tool. 

As for the removal process yes it is slightly hard to remove but manageable with the help of the combination of oil-in-water makeup remover, shake formula, and gently use a cotton pad with remover loaded on, hold it for several seconds before wiping gently, repeat process for about 3-4 times to completely remove the residue.

Take note: Results are not fabricated as I have tried it on myself but do take note results may vary eye to eye. Since some eyelashes can be longer, much denser as compared to mine. It also varies as other reasons might consist of makeup skills, ability to control mascara wand over a period of time.




Thursday 18 June 2015

ADVERTORIAL > ONLINE STORE - GREENCLOVER

Today I am blogging for a newly launched online blogshop - Drumrolls - Greenclover.

Greenclover offers really pretty chic pieces and for their first collection, they retail minimalist and clean cut designs in order to meet the trends and likes and wants of their target market - the 20s.

Here are some of the pieces that I absolutely loved <3








Verdict: They did match my criteria and fashion concept:  Chic, Clean cut, Stylish yet easy to pair with.
As you can see, their quality of the products they bring are premium and high quality, yet they offer affordable price ranging from $8-$15.

Spread the love now and like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greencloverstore