Saturday, March 23, 2013

Mini Haul (The Face Shop) and Hair color change! :D

I went to The Face Shop (Sells Korean beauty products) a few days ago. From this photo, I've only tried out the White Jewel Peeling Gel, and Herb Day Cleansing Foam. I absolutely love these products! I've only used it once, but usually sometimes my skin gets irritable right away from new products because of all the harsh chemicals inside of them :c I am going to do a more detailed description on ALL of these at once on a post in a week or so. Just to give my skin an idea of how it reacts to these products. For this post I just wanted to share on what I bought recently! :-)



I also colored my hair back to black w. trying to do pastel purple but this was the lightest I could go for now without damaging my hair too much. :c
Need the color dye? Ask away~

Have a good day :)

Friday, March 22, 2013

Review on Oatifix & Rub Rub Rub. {Lush Products}

Let me just start by saying my skin type. I have a oily complexion, and acne prone skin.**


Price: $7.28
Rating: 3/5
This was my first Lush Face Mask I've ever used. I personally always love any product with oatmeal because it does wonders on peoples skin. BUT as for this face mask, I did NOT do me any good! It said it nourishes irritated skin, it doesn't do that at all. In fact, it made my face a little red, and when I washed it off, it made my face feel oily/greasy. I really wanted to love this product because I've read soooo many excellent reviews on this ); This is just my experience. I also don't feel that it does anything for you in the far future. (ex. reduce the sign of aging, fine lines, acne scars.) The reason I rated it at least a 3, is because the price isn't so bad, it's a fresh mask, not preserved (it expires within 2 weeks), and the smell is good! *--* Just the results aren't as amazing as I hoped!

Let me know about your experience with any Face Masks from Lush or any other brand that you'd recommend. :-)

Thick, gooey texture.






















 
Price: Around 24.00
Rating: 4/5
The smell of this is so refreshing! It's as if you have an ocean inside this little container! ^-^ The quality is pretty good, I feel that this is a little to harsh for my skin though so I usually have to only use this one or twice a week. I used this everyday (morning/night shower), for a week straight once & my chest got really red, and my skin was becoming really flaky. So I had to stop and just used a soothing body wash. Overall the quality of this product is extremely good. I'd recommend others to purchase this item! I didn't rate it a 5/5 because the price is expensive and this doesn't last you for that long. I'd say maybe 2 weeks if you can stretch it. Normally for me when I use other body washes, they last for (give or take) about a month.

**Don't forget! Don't ever throw away these containers! If you collect 5 of these (black containers), return it to your local Lush store they will give you a fresh face mask for FREE! &Who doesn't love free stuff!!? >;D

Any other questions regarding these products or your experience with anything from Lush? Just leave your lovely comments below! Thank you for reading  ~ Have a good one :3

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

What is inside my purse?! ^_____^


I wanted to do a post about what I carry around with me on a daily basis. I do carry around my phone (but that's what I used to take this photo so it couldn't be included :x). 
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  • Hairbrush; I've been using this hairbrush for almost 2 years o___o It's sturdy and I've never had any problems with it breaking. It was pretty cheap, nothing really special about it. I purchased this at a local drugstore. I absolutely always need to carry a hairbrush with me everywhere I go! Darn you, easily tangled hair >___<;
  • Under-Eye-Cream; I have been using this for almost a year. I would put a few dots on my index finger and rub it gently under my eyes. It's made to diminish under eye circles, and give it hydration so that the blood under your eyes can flow. I would rate this product a 3/5. I didn't see drastic changes but the container lasted me for a very long time + it was a reasonable price.
  • Noir Tease Body Mist; The body mist in this photo was given to me as a gift, and it's in a travel size. So the real product comes in a bigger container. I do like the smell of this, but I usually use Pure Seduction instead. So after this body mist runs out, I'm going to go back to my normal one!
  • Seaweed Pore Perfector; I use this occasionally on my nose and around my nose when I feel that my pores may have enlarged from all the oil on my face. I have really oily skin, and this does balance out my pH levels so that I'm not too oily. Only use this after you have washed your face, if you have oily skin and you put this on your face, it might not even soak in at all and would just make your face seem even oilier. D:<
  • Envelope Wallet Case; I love this wallet so much *--* I've received this as a Christmas gift from my Mother. She saw my Ebay Wishlist and bought it for me :D. The best thing about this wallet is that it can fit my phone inside. I had a Samsung s3 before, and now I have a iPhone 5. The wallet can fit either of those phones. It comes in different colors to, but I got the baby blue color! I LOVE PASTEL COLORS Hehe. ((: Just click the link I provided and it'll take you where you can buy it.
  • Enzymion Sample Moisturizer; I went to my local Lush store, and asked for a sample of the Enzymion Moisturizer. It is meant for oily/ combination prone skin. The sample they gave me was enough for 2-3 uses. I actually don't recommend this product. I know that a lot of people give great reviews for Lush but I don't like this moisturizer at all. For one the smell is awful, the real size product is way over priced, and it doesn't help people with oily skin. This moisturizer actually just makes your skin look even more shiner. I really don't like it, but that is just my opinion.
  • Maybelline Eye Studio; I don't usually wear makeup but when I do I only put on eyeliner. This eyeliner was recommended to me through a friend, and I've been using this same product for over two years. I prefer gel eyeliners over liquid or pencil eyeliner because they go on smoother. The only problem with eyeliners for me is that I have oily eyelids, so I always have to put on primer under it so it doesn't smear. I would rate this 5/5, mainly because this small tube will last me for at least 6 months, and this eyeliner has high quality. ^---^Y
  • Heart Shaped Mirror; I bought this at Forever21 for 99. cents. Extremely cute, and compatible. I always carry it inside my makeup/lotion bag.
  • EOS Lip Balm; EOS is my favorite lip balm. It's so cute, and inside this little egg shaped lip balm is a lot of product. It can last you for a really long time. I use it almost everyday, and I've had this for over 6 months. I love it so much. The flavor I use is called Honeydew <3 Purchase one! :D
  • Aqua Blossom; Hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works. I love the scent of this one, it smells like the ocean in a small bottle! ~^-^~ Extremely cheap. 1.75$ or 5 for $5.00! They have so many different scents, but this one is my absolute favorite! I'm not sure if you can tell from the photo but I'm running out of it! :,(
  • Portable Charger ; My phone use to die so often even when I wasn't using it, but as soon as I had one of these portable chargers on the go, my phone never fully died. It can charger, Apple phones (except the iPhone 5), Motorola, Samsung, etc.. It can hold 12 hours of battery energy. Just plug it into your phone and it'll fully charge it for you! ^-^ Never again will you have to have a dead phone. :3
  • Floss; Just you basic floss from your local drugstore. It was on sale at the time for 1.99. I always carry around floss with me. You never know what could get stuck in your teeth >:P
  • Shiseido Blotting Paper; The price for these blotting papers were actually very expensive and way over priced. Just for paper o-o. But you are paying for the name brand. The sheets do work, because I do have oily skin and I use these blotting sheets when I need to. But you can buy blotting paper at other stores for 2-5$. They all honestly work the same!
  • Cute Bear pouch; I purchased this at a small boutique in Waikiki! It reminded me of the 90s, and I love vintage, pastel cute items. So I just had to buy this when I first saw it. I hold my earphones inside of it, and my phone charger so it doesn't get tangled up inside of my bag. :)
  • Glucomannan Fiber Capsules; I just bought this 3 days ago. The directions are simple, swallow 3 pills before meals, and drink a full glass of water with it. I was looking for something that will cleanse out my body from all these toxins. >-< I'll be doing a full review on these after I finish the entire bottle <3
  • Volcano Ecig ; Ecig stands for Electronic Cigarette. The difference between an electronic and a real cigarette is that the electronic one has only liquid nicotine inside (no tobacco), thus only making vapor (no harmful chemicals can be contributed if someone inhaled it 2nd hand). Mainly the creation of this device was for people who wanted to quit smoking, but switched to this device instead in order to achieve their goal. It is suppose to have the same effect as a cigarette, just without that harmful chemical tobacco. I am not trying to courage anyone into buying this product, I was just simply stating what the device was. I don't smoke actual cigarettes, so I wouldn't be able to say that this helped me quit. But this is becoming a real popular item for people who like to 'vape'. Next to this device are the flavors I use. Any questions on this or what flavors are best mixed etc etc? Just ask away! ^^
  • iPhone 5 charger; I always have to carry this charger around because a lot of my friends still have iPhone 4 or a Samsung etc.. And won't have this charger with them. My phone doesn't die quickly or anything, but I might spend the night over at a friends.
  • Tweezers, and eyelash curler; I bought both of these at Walmart. Nothing too much to say about these items except that I use these pretty often, and I've had them for over a year as well. Drugstore items can last you just as long as the high-end store items can! You just must do your research before ever making a purchase :)

    Thank you so much for taking the time in reading this post! c: I am happy to share any other information you would like to know! ^---^ So don't hesitate on asking me.
    Leave any comments you have down below.
    Have a good one. <3

Friday, March 1, 2013

Daily Facial Routine. [The body shop-Seaweed line]


I have combination skin. Oily/dry. So finding the right product for me was pretty tricky until I came across The Body Shops Seaweed line. This skin care line is made especially for combination skin. So when I found that out, I was really excited on trying this on my face. :3 (BTW, I've been using the Seaweed Skin Care line for over a year.) Now let me show you in detail which products of the skin care line I use, and how it has affected my skin! 

Seaweed Purifying Facial Cleanser
Price: $14.50
Rating: 4.6/5 (The Body Shop rating)
I use this every morning/night. It's creamy-milky soft texture is made to take off impurities that buildup on your face at night, and makeup at the end of the day when you're ready to hit the sheets! (I can't say if it actually takes off makeup really well because I don't use any:x) But it does make my skin feel so much smoother with a shine-free matte finish! :) + a bottle lasts me a month & 1/2. :D




Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Cleanser
Price: $15.00
Rating: 4.7/5 (The Body Shop rating)

Never use this product more than once or twice a week! This is an exfoliator which has small micro beads that efficiently takes off your dead skin cells when you feel that your face feelings 'dirty'. Yet as like all exfoliators they are not meant for a daily use because it can dry out the skin from it's natural oils. I love this exfoliator because it really does take off the dead skin on my face that builds up! I live in tropical weather, so it's always hot/humid here which can clog up my pores. This exfoliator wakens up my face, and clears my pores from all the impurities in the air! This bottle lasts me about almost 2 months because I don't use it as often as the facial cleanser.
Price: $12.50
Rating: 4.8/5 (The Body Shop rating)
Best toner I've ever used! I love using this after using my facial cleanser, or after using my exfoliator. If you didn't know the main point of a toner is to take off all that extra impurities that are still left on your face that the cleanser didn't catch for example, makeup or even maybe some cleanser could still be on your face and you wouldn't even notice it unless you used a toner and got it! The proper way to use this would be to dab a few drops on a cotton ball/Q-tip and dab it all over your face. The good thing also about a toner is that you don't need to wash it off after. It's perfectly normal to just leave it on. (it won't clog any pores either) ^___^
Seaweed Mattifying Day Cream
Price: $16.50
Rating: 4.7/5 (The Body Shop Rating)
I love this moisturizer! It's so calming, and it's soft creamy texture it goes right onto my face without clogging any pores. I never breakout when I use this cream. I absolutely love it, and this small bottle can last for a long time. I'd say at least a month or a little over. It's targets oily&dry skin at once! So you don't have to worry about a shiny face or anything of that sort! Great moisturizer! <3 <3 <3


 
Seaweed Clarifying Night Treatment
Price: $20.00
Rating: 4.8/5
I use this every night after my cleanser. There isn't much to say about this product except that it does protect my face from breakouts during the night. I wake up with fresh clean skin :) This products really helps with my dryness. For some odd reason, my face sometimes gets a little dry during the night, but after using this product it fixes it up right away. I love it.
Seaweed Pore Perfector
Price: $20.00
Rating: 4.5/5
This product is designed to unblock pores and control excess oil shine. It does do what it says and that is what I really love about this product! I apply this product around my T-Zone area because that is where I have the most oil on my skin. It makes my pores seem smaller, and also it can diminish acne if you breakout for what-ever-reason it may be. s:


The prices of these products do seem pricey but the good thing with The Body Shop is that they always have sales. Sign up for updates with just entering your Email Address onto there website to know about their deals! :)  If you are thinking of always making purchases with them, sign up for a Rewards Card. You can get 10% on all purchases (even sale item), $10 reward money to spend on your birthday, and even more ^____^

Any questions//concerns? Feel free to ask <3

Love always, BeautyJunkie~~