Review: Sally Hansen Strengthening Nail Polish Remover

  

This was a random buy a while ago, when I ran out of nail polish remover.  Seeing that it's Sally Hansen, I decided to give it a try.  To be honest, I don't like the smell of it.  It carries quite a strong smell of alcohol denat I presume? and so everytime I use it, my room will smell of it.  It does get quite overwhelming.

One thing about it is that, it will ask you to press the cotton soaked with the remover onto your nails for a while before removing it.  It does a fairly good job if I do the pressing, otherwise, it does require a few times of wiping before my nail polishes comes out.  

However, although it states that it is gentle, I realise that it does harm my nails.  Sometimes when I use it I noticed that it seems to remove a layer of my nails.. eeppsss... It's quite scary.  It's quite a big bottle and so it does last for quite a fair bit.

Will I re-buy?  Not when I have other alternatives like the one I bought from Nature Republic.

Beautyholics Anonymous with Her Giveaways!

I've been following this wonderful blogger for a while and I'm excited to tell you that she is doing a Christmas giveaway!  I can't wait to know who the winner would be for those luscious and wonderful gift! Well, I for once am definitely hoping to be it =p

Guess what I got in my mailbox!

I came home from church today (yes, on a Sunday) and I saw this package on the table!  Without bothering to check who it was to, I ripped it opened and I saw this!

It was quite silly really! I somehow knew that it was for me, and it was only after ripping off the package that I check and see if it's directed for me @.@ I know, I can be quite lame that way sometimes! Haha... But OH MY!!! Hada Labo sent me these few goodies and I'm honestly very, very happy!

The items included in the packaging are:

     Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion 9ml

     AHA-BHA Face Wash 12g

     Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream 3ml

I've been very tempted to give the Face Wash a try and was wanting to purchase it when I realised that I still have another Facial Wash at home that I got from Nature Republic.  Plus the fact that I'm still on a ban, I resisted.  Such a lovely surprise!!  Hada Labo, you really just made my day!

I gave in recently and purchased the Hada Labo Moisturising Lotion (remember I said I allow myself the lee way to make two purchases?? hehe..I made them within a vast of 2 days because both items finished one after the other =p)  Will review it after I used it a few months down the road ya.

Allow me to digress a little.  I recently had to change my phone due to my careless (I dropped it and the phone was turning on and off on its own, so I went to DiGi, waited a few hours and got an iPhone 4 =D  It's my latest toy (I do love them, but they are so expensive to play with) and I downloaded this application called Instagram.  It functions like a twitter for photos.  Below is a picture that I took of the freebies with using Earlybird.  

Etude House Nail Polish WH701HD - Metallic Grey

Like I said in an earlier post, I'm like crazy over nail polishes these days and they got darker in terms of colors too! Haha...Here's my latest conquest.  Why did I go for grey?  It's also coz I'm in the GREY mode these days.  I'm even looking for a pair of grey shoes =.=  Maybe I am turning grey??? OH NO! That lady's GREY!! *wokay, me going wonkers*

Please excuse my not so nice painting of my nails.  Still trying to improve on it and all.

How do I like it?  

I do wonder if it's me or if it's the nail polish as I seem to be encountering some issues during application.  This colour is seriously not easy to apply it.  A thinner layer seems to clump together rather quickly.  I guess it dries fast?  I had to redo my left hand and make sure I get thick and gooey polish using the brush to ensure that the colours applied well.

Other than that, the colour is so pretty! It lasted me more than a week without chipping of any sort and it's with 1 base coat, 2 coating of grey and 1 top coat.  The colour are rather pretty and quite similar to the picture.  At least a number of people commented that it's a very nice colour... hehe

Is this a rebuy?  Well, depending I guess? I'm still out searching for a different grey (Crazy me) and if I do find a better one, I guess I will forego this one, of course provided that grey is easier to apply =.=

Since I am on shopping ban....

Since I'm on shopping ban, I've been digging around my room for goodies to use as well as trying to finish up some items that I have with me.  Good girl right? Hehe... So for this month, I'm going to blog about things that I've panned out/ finished as well as my existing stuff/ samples bla bla bla...

I don't know about you, I find satisfaction in being able to finish up whatever that I could buy.  Being one that likes to keep moving on to the next thing, this is not such an easy task to fulfill.

Nonetheless, I am proud to say that I've finished up four of my items recently and I just really want to share with you all.

I'll share a bit more on the rest of the items later.  You can check out my review on the Johnson's Body Care Lotion here.

Review: Garnier Aqua Defense Intensive Moisturising Essence Gel

A few months back my skin was looking rather dull, making me feeling rather dull as well.  I've tried many different types of lotions and etc and I even have pimples popping up! Oh my goodness!  So a crazy thought hit me that says, maybe my skin is not moisturised enough.  So I started scouting for bargain goodies that contains ample moisturising entities and keep my skin plump without the need for splurging (was going broke from shopping!)  Having read about the Garnier Aqua Defense in a few blogs; I decided to give it a try.  I went for the Aqua Defense  Intensive Moisturising Essence Gel because my skin tends to be oily and I don't heart putting creams on my skin.

My very first question when I opened the container is, "eh, it looks watery...".  I guess that's because I was expecting it to be slightly thicker and more gel-like.  Nonetheless, it doesn't seem dodgy.  It's green in colour by the way.  Hehe.. does it turn you into incredible Hulk?  Worry not, cause it sinks right into your skin rather quickly.  I do encounter a slight stinging session when I applied it, but that feeling disappears rather quickly too.  Plue who reviewed this item states that it contains Alcohol Denat, so I guess that's why my skin felt the stinging session.   The best part is that it doesn't feel oily at all.  I have combi skin, and totally dis-heart those thick greasy feeling on the skin.  Most of those cream based products just breaks me out and I really really hate that.  This just feel right and nice.

I totally love the fact that it works!  It does leave my skin more supple and I daresay my skin was looking all the more fresher since I started using it.  On days when my skin felt a little down, I use this as a sleeping mask.  I will apply it thicker (no fear cause it does sink into the skin rather quickly) and then off I am to bed.  Next day I will wake up with my skin supple and bouncy.

Is this a re-buy?  I will, but my itchy hands want to have a touch of its sister product too, L'Oreal Hydrafresh Aqua Essence Gel =p

Nature Republic's Color Day Apple Nail Remover

As I was typing this, I find the name hilarious!  You want to remove your nail using liquid?  I for one do not wish to have my nails removed, but I guess I'll use it to remove my nail polish and that's the extend of it =p

Guess what? I am TOTALLY IN LOVE with this nail polish remover.  Oh my gosh, where have you been all these while???  I love it because:

It smells fruity: 

It doesn't give off that alcohol smell that tends to be awful and leaves the room smelling as such for a long long time.  This smells sweet and it beats that awful smell by far off

It removes my nail polish in a breeze: 

It works even better than my Sally Hansen nail polish remover.  I've had a record of my coatings of nail varnish and it just removes them *pooh* just like that.  I guess the most I rubbed (gently) was like about 3 - 5 times and the colours came off just like that.  What more do I have to say?

It is really cost saving: 

At RM5.90 per bottle, this is such a bargain.  What's more, it helps me to save cotton!  Now that's what I called cost savings!

p/s: Nature Republic is located on the 2nd floor of Berjaya Times Square near the Centre Court (near Sasa).  The shop is huge and they have a variety of goodies priced at different range for your perusal and enjoyment.  

This review is personally of my own and contains no endorsement from Nature Republic

Apple & Bee Glitter Make Up Envelope Bag

It's a long weekend and I'm having some "extra" time to blog =D

Please allow me to digress a little here eh?  A friend of mine dropped by Singapore recently and I went down south to meet and chill out with her (yes, she is a very, very dear friend!) and guess what she gave me as a present?????

It's Apple and Bee pretty make up and toiletry bag! 

For those of you who does not know what Apple & Bee is all about, here's the description:

At apple&bee our aim is to make the most beautiful cosmetic, travel and baby bags without harming our environment - that is why we are carbon neutral.  Our exclusive designs are printed onto natural fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo silk, hemp, burlap/ calico and genuine leather... because just as we're built our bags to last, we wouldn't mind the planet being around for a while longer too.

 This bag is called the envelope make up - japan blue glitter.  It can double up as a rather pretty and sexy clutch too.  I think I will most likely use it as a clutch because it is oh sooo pretttayyy.  I know I'm gushing but I can't help it!

Here's what the website gushes about this cutesy lil bag:

This new addition envelope make-up bag is designed to fit in all your essentials and also double up as a cute little clutch! You can hide it in your handbag (no I won't for sure! I want to show it to people! *must remind self to breathe*) or take it out on its own (OH YES!).  Made from organic cotton on the outside and lined with hemp it comes in our three latest designs and in Red Dove and Japan Silver too.

The envelope make-up bag is 230 x 130mm.

 Pretty? I daresay.  I'm not those 100% into organic or environmental friendly thingie (just being honest here) but this definitely took it up to the next level eh.  I find the designs rather different and such cute and pretty lil things sometimes makes me weak at the knees.  Hehe... but then again, looking at the price, it is rather on the high end.  Add exchange rate conversion to that and it kind of blow the top for me.  

That said, I can't wait to scout for more *remind self = November is no shopping month*.  Eh, but I can WINDOW SHOP right????

Do you give your nails nutrition? TheFaceShop Nail Nutrition

Do you give your nails nutrition?  If you do, what do you use?  When I was in Australia last year, my nails was extremely brittle.  I guess it was due to the weather.  I remember back when I was studying, my nails were in that same condition too.  So as I was walking around Melbourne Central, I came across TheFaceShop.  On impulse I went in and started looking at their nail polish.  I scouted and saw this nail nutrition bottle.  Similary, on impulse I decided to buy it... haha...

Did it work?  Well, I'll be honest to say that it didn't really work when I was in Australia.  I guess the winter there is too dry and because my nails were already quite weak, it couldn't save my nails.  I ended up needing to trim it =(

When I got back to Malaysia, I decided to continue using it.  Lo and behold, it works wonders!  I use it continuously for a few days every time after I remove my nail colours.  My nails really does look better and it looks healthier.  It seems to give it a natural glow (does that apply on nails??) and the brush is so soft that it makes application a breeze.

This is a definite re-buy for me =D

On a Mission to Finish

I am on a mission!  I am trying to finish up as many make up/ skin care products that I have.  And because of this mission, I am refraining myself from making any purchases!  Well, except for those that I really need, such as contact lens solution and a day moisture essence as I am running out of them. Even in the meanwhile, I am trying my best to clear off all those items that I have.

I realised that I do have a lot of products in which I have yet to review *horror*.  I'll try my best and dedicate some necessary time to post them up eh.

Well, if you do notice, I am trying to post at least once a week =D Will try my best to restructure my schedule and try to free myself for more time to post eh.