Herbal Essences Smooth Lovin' None of Your Frizzness Serum

Looking forward to trying this hair serum in replacement of my current Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Hair Essence when it runs out, though I highly doubt it would be anytime soon. Any comments on this Herbal Essences product? :)

 
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ELF lemmings

ELF Corrective Concealer

"Conceals under-eye darkness, blemishes and other skin imperfections with customized coverage. Brightens under-eye circles and neutralizes redness. Convenient size for on-the-go travel. Directions Use the nude and beige shades to conceal problematic areas. Use the green shade to neutralize redness like that of acne and the lilac shade to brighten yellow tones"

(source: ELF)

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LOVE this concealer palette! Not only is it super cheap, it comes with a free brush for ease of application. I use the shade on the most right to cover any blemishes and the shade on the most left for undereye concealing. The formula is sufficiently creamy and the colour tones fit my needs rather well. When I am going light on make-up, I apply the two aforementioned shades on my face then I am good to go! However, the lasting power of these concealers are not fantastic, merely acceptable. I have yet to find uses for the green and lilac shades.

skincare routine (October 2012)

DAY

1. Rosette Hello Kitty Collagen Wash
2. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
3. Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment Cream
4. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
5. Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
6. The Body Shop 100% Natural Lip Roll-On
7. Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream SPF55
8. Kiehl's Ultra Moisturizing Eye Stick
9. Liese Smooth Hair Cocktail
10. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Anti Frizz Serum


NIGHT

1. L'Oreal Gentle Lip & Eye Make-Up Remover
2. L'Oreal Gentle Cleansing Milk
3. Herbal Essences Glanz and Glimmer Shampoo
4. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Conditioner
5. Essential Damage Care Nuance Airy Intensive Hair Mask (once weekly)
6. Soap & Glory Scrub Of Your Life (once weekly)
7. Lux Wake Me Up Body Wash
8. Rosette Hello Kitty Apple Gommage (once weekly)
9. The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash
10. Heme Magic T-Zone Peeling Mask (once monthly)
11. SK-II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion
12. Hada Labo Arbutin Hydrating + Whitening Lotion
13. Yes To Blueberries Eye Firming Treatment Cream
14. The Body Shop Vitamin E Creamy Neck Gel
15. Nivea Night Whitening Body Milk
16. Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream
17. Organix Moroccan Argan Oil
18. Organix Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shine Finish Spray

Dirty Works Go Balmy! Berry Lip Balm

Dirty Works looks like a dupe of Soap & Glory but is a cheaper version of the latter. I do not like this lip balm at all and would not recommend nor re-purchase, it smells and tastes "cheap" (if that is even possible) and only works mediocre in the moisturising sector.

beauty loots from Japan

Veet EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips (Dry Skin)

 

As some of you may be aware of, I previously used Veet In-Shower Hair Removal Cream but decided to switch to  Veet EasyGrip Ready-to-Use Wax Strips recently. I am glad I made this change because the latter is so much more convenient and efficient. I would like to think I have a pretty high pain threshold so I am not concerned about the stinging that may come along with the peeling of wax strips. The results are also slightly more lasting in comparison. As I find that the finish wipes provided in each package is insufficient, I heeded a friend's advice to purchase an extra bottle of baby oil. It works just as good.

Nexcare Acne Patch

 

I cannot say enough good stuff about this. I decided to secure this purchase after watching Mszjackiechu, a YouTube beauty guru, talk about how effective this is. Click on her YouTube handle to direct to the video she did on this product. It is informational and helpful.

Benefit How To Look The Best At Everything Flawless Complexion Makeup Kit

Look what I was gifted!

There are kits in varying colours catered to different skin tones and I got the shade "light".

Here is a preview of what lies inside. Credits for the picture goes to beautezine.com.



A full review on every product will come as soon as I am done testing. Stay tuned!

Vaseline Healthy White Perfect 10 Lightening & Anti-Aging Lotion

 

Been chancing across this for several times already and am honestly quite tempted to try it out. Has anyone tested this before? Opinions please? :)

Organix Rejuvenating Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shine Finish Spray

I will attribute a thumbs-up to this hair spray! I use it after my hair blowdrying routine to provide additional hydration to my long hair as well as increase its shine factor. I also adore the scent emitted.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash

I am no a massive fan of this facial cleanser from The Body Shop. It is indeed as creamy and gentle as the packaging stated but I find that these aspects certainly cater to an older crowd with more mature skin. I would not write this off as a lousy product for sure, rather it was disappointing to me because I probably did not fall under the correct target group to use this. Nonetheless, I have heard about numerous benefits of including Vitamin E in cosmetics and some examples are

• Helps to protect the skin from UV damage
• Improves the skin texture and the moisture content in the skin
• Reduces the severity of sunburns
• Increases the effect of sunscreen ingredients
• Inhibition of lipoperoxide associated skin disorders
• Prevents of melanin deposits
• Potent anti-inflammatory ingredient
• Promotes hair growth
• Improves the stability of cosmetics

(source: A Bright Future for Vitamin E in Cosmetic Applications)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser

 

I used this foaming cleanser while I was away in Japan and actually quite like it. Although I expected it to be a little drying on the skin, particularly with the dryer fall season there plus the fact that the packaging stated that this product aided in oil control, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was not the case. It cleanses facial skin very well, without leaving it feeling uncomfortably stripped. I would say this is quite a great investment!

Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette