Loreal Hydrafresh Anti-Shine All day-Hydrating & Matifying Icy Gel

This Loreal Hydrafresh Anti-Shine All day-Hydrating & Matifying Icy Gel is something that I bought months ago.  I've been sitting on it and decided to pick it up again and share about it.

 Here's some description of the items.  What really caught me was the fact it's matifying and it's Icy Gel claim.

To be honest, I'm not very sure of my thoughts on this item.  I am kinda sitting on the fence right now.  Why?  Because it's awesome to use when your skin's well hydrated and under make up, because it's matte and I don't have to worry about my moisturiser competing with my make up to make my face glow too much (you know what I mean right?)

However, there are days when my skin's so so and I used this, and I ended up with flaky skin!  It does not hydrate my skin well enough to ensure that it's good and dandy on those days.  I did manage to make it work though, my adding another layer of a different moisturiser before I apply this.  However, that means I rarely reach out for this product because, heck, if I am using another moisturiser that works, why do I apply another one?  Still, I do use it, as I mentioned above, on days where I don't want my face to turn overly oily on me.

I do like the icy gel feeling when applied.  Then again, I have to make sure that I don't apply it too near my eyes, otherwise I'll get the stinging.

Looks like this ain't going to be an item that I would re-purchase.

Updated on 23rd Nov 2011: Okay, I found a good use for this item.  Recently, some weddings came up and there was always a need to make up.  I used this as the moisturiser before my make up and viola, it kept my skin oil-free during the weddings.  Love it when used for slightly heavier than usual make up.  Dislike it when I use it on everyday basis with very light make up.

Vaseline Healthy Sunblock Water Resistant UV Protection Lotion SPF30

Having finished my sunblock earlier, I have been scouting for a replacement.  Guess what I landed myself with?  It's the Vaseline Healthy Sunblock Water Resistant UV Protection Lotion.  I'll keep it to Vaseline Sunblock for short. What attracted me was really the orange colour.  Yes, besides pink, I am always attracted to bright colored stuff...>.<  I was quite stunned when I picked it up and look at the price.  At the time of purchase, Watsons was selling this for RM10 only. Yes, no joke.  I remember kept staring at it because it's the cheapest sunblock ever (given its size) and that made it all the more harder to resist this purchase! RM10 for 100ml is definitely worth my money.

The description:

Non Sticky Water Resistant Sunblock Lotion

Protect and nourishes your skin to keep it healthy

With Yogurt Protein known for skin nourishment and Aloe Vera Extract known to replenish skin moisture

SPF30 & Broad Spectrum Sunscreen PA++ to effectively protect skin from harmful UVA and UVB.

What caught my attention as I was checking the ingredient is that it contains Zinc Oxide.  I understand that there are some that find themselves having breakouts due to this particular ingredient.  However, I don't have such issues and I do use it for the face when I am running out of the face sunblock =p

I like the fact that this sunblock isn't too thick or creamy.  It feels as though I am applying body lotion rather than sunblock.  That's quite decent as it makes it all the more easier to apply.  I have to agree with its description that it's non-sticky.  Like body lotion, once applied, it doesn't leave my skin feeling sticky.  Instead, it feels quite comfortable and I pretty much slap it on and not having to worry about it.  (you know sometimes the stickiness feeling makes you keep thinking about it, but with this, I don't have such worries).

Best part of this is there's no funny or cloying smell attached.  It's just a plain smell; not even those chemical-ish or the typical sunblock smell.  This is good because I don't find myself being commented upon when I am using this sunblock.

Granted, it's only SPF30, so there are times when I will tote it around with me so that I could apply it.  And it's with ease too given that the bottle isn't too big and easy to slip into the bag.  I don't worry about it spilling either because it has sturdy cover.  Packaging is simple, and like I said, if you are attracted to colours, the packaging itself would attract you too!

I'm half way through my first bottle and I've already gotten my hands on two others.  Granted, it seems a lot but I guess it's fine since I use sunblock everyday.  At RM10 per bottle, one cannot complain too much eh. But of course, of all the sunblocks I've purchased, I find myself being happy with this one the most.  I guess, if Vaseline does end up producing one with SPF50, I'd probably be all hyped up for it!

*Noted in Guardian this item is selling at RM18++ instead of RM10 at Watsons.  I guess it's a promotion by Watsons?

Binnings for August 2011

There isn't a whole lot of items that I binned for the month of August, but they are still items which I would proudly share here.  Why?  Because these are proofs that I spent my money wisely and they are used to the very last drop.  This is a rather personal to me and it is my ideals.  Even for items which I find is not suited for me, I would either give them to my mom or relatives or even friends rather than throwing them away.

I love beauty items and at the same time, I value wisdom in finance, so this is one way of giving a pat to myself that I've done well and not simply spend eh =D

(Right): Ocean Potion Anti-Aging Sunblock SPF 50 Ultra Light 

Blogging about it here.  Like I said, I like it but if you cannot handle cloying smell, this is a passover for you.

(Left): Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Oil

I've yet to come to blog about this but in a short update, this is my loved product!  Since it is only available in Hong Kong, I got my friend to buy it for me and they got me two bottles! Whee... will update on this as soon as I could =D

New Specs!

After a number of years, I finally got my new specs.  There was a promotion at MOG and I landed myself a pair of trendy specs for the price of RM299.  I would say that the price is pretty decent, given all my previous ones tend to be more than RM300.  Honestly, I do seriously wonder if the price of specs are to be so expensive, because majority are made out of plastics, no matter how long lasting they could be.  But then again, I don't have a choice but continue to wear specs and contact lens given my eyesight is pretty bad.  Oh well, maybe there will be a day where I would save enough for LASIK eh?  =D

I love my new specs!

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer

I've always been trying to get a good pencil eye liner that wouldn't run and make me look like a panda everytime I use it, however it is quite tough.  

Nonetheless, during one of my escapades, or my shopping trip, I was simply caught by this eyeliner by Rimmel.  The name is called Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer.

"Exaggerate" in capital letters!

Here's what I like about it:

It's creamy in texture.  Reminds me of crayon, although it's not as hard as crayons.  It does glide easily on my eye and it's really black!  I like that cause I don't have to keep lining my eyes just to make sure it's dark.  However, because it's creamy, if I do line my eyes a few times, it makes me feel like there's a chunk of things on my eye lid.  I try to minimise the number of lining by using a eye liner brush.  It works to ensure that the color is deposited nicely and evenly.  

The left side is only one layer whereas the right side is 2 layers.  If you look to build it up, this is quite a good black eyeliner.

However, much to my chagrine, it often makes me look like a panda. Sigh, once again, the smudges are much stronger than I wish it to be.  I don't doubt that it's the eyeliner's fault, as much as it is my own oily lids' issue here.  Because it is really black (I love the black!) it literally made my eyes look bad with all its smudging.  I look like a sick person most of the time.

I'm trying to use it all up by making sure I put layers of eye base/ powder, yada yada... but looking at it, it might take a smite longer than I intend to.

Oh well, no re-purchase for me on this, and not recommended to those who has oily eye lids like me too! 

Elisha Coy Nudy BB Cream

I got this sample from a colleague who started distributing a number of packets of it to all the female colleagues. I've seen this brand around but never did pay much attention it.  Well, since it's free, one ought to give it a try eh? hehe..

I have to say that this is one of the loveliest BB cream I've ever used.

One of the best thing about it is the texture.  It is not too runny or too thick.  I find that its texture is just at the right level, making it easy to apply onto my skin.  In terms of coverage, it is just right.  I won't say it can cover everything (I doubt anything can do that unless you make sure you put concealer), but it does cover the blemishes and redness.  It also even up the skin well.  I think the best part is, once applied, it gives the skin a natural glow and you don't look as though you've piled a lot of things onto your skin.  I like!

In terms of oil control, I think it works fairly well.  It can last for around 6 hours and only the T-zone looks slightly oiler (that's partly due to my oily T-zone).  I do dust a bit of powder once I've applied it for oil control purpose ya.

It is definitely one of the item that I frequently reach out to.  Like I said, this is a sample that I got and I have no idea where I can get my hands on it.  If I could, I will definitely make a dash and go buy one.  Right now, in order not to finish it too soon, I actually alternate it with some other BB creams.  Well, desperate moments requires some desperate action from my end... hehe

Stage Photo Pro Creme Camouflage

For some strange reasons I only tend to venture to Stage when they are having promotion. And best part is, most of the time I do end up visiting them is when they are having sale but I don't know about it!  

During one of those ventures, I ended up purchasing Stage's Photo Pro Creme Camouflage.  To be honest, I had no intention of getting a concealer because I rarely used them.  However, the MUA was so good in promoting the item to me and showing me how to use it and I ended up buying it.  Then again, it didn't burn a hole in my pocket because they were selling it at RM18 at that time.  Score!

 Love the sleek looking packaging!

 I got 04 Buff for my skin

I quite like this concealer.  It's my first cream concealer and I have to say that it works well.  

In terms of coverage, it does well to cover some of my acne scars as well as some redness here and there. I like to use this for my dark circles though.  It doesn't cake around my eyes and once applied, it makes me look fresher.  This is good because I do tend to look tired with the dark circles around my eyes.

Another thing that I like this is because of its creamy texture, allowing me the ease to blend it.  It's not too thick either so it's easily worked onto my skin.

One note to using a concealer.  Please make sure you blend it well so that it doesn't look patchy on your skin.  There are times where I only dust some light powder over my face after the concealer and it makes my make up looks simple and nature.