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[Review] Annie's Way Snail Repairing Jelly Mask.

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How many times do you apply on mask or truly pay attention to your skin?? No matter how busy we are, we have to find take care of our skin and find a way to keep our skin hydrated. After stressing for a long time due to studies, my skin starts to form tiny bumps or sometimes a giant acne popping out of nowhere if I neglect my skin. Recently I discovered Annie's Way Jelly Mask through BUBZBEAUTY, though her vlogs so I decided to grab it and try it for myself. So I grabbed Snail Repairing Jelly Mask 
Annie's way Jelly Mask is made in Taiwan therefore pretty hard to find around Malaysia and Brunei so in order to get mine, I had to ship it in from Taiwan or made an order through a friend as she is the supplier for Annie's Way. 
As you can see from the picture above, I personally got the Snail Repairing jelly mask, but Annie's Way ranged from a whole lot different type for different type of skin.

Annie's Way
1. Q10 Anti-Aging Jelly Mask -  Whitening, moisturizing, anti-aging, minimizes fine lines. Gives your skin a youthful, toned, luminous and flawlessly radiant look. Especially designed for aged and wrinkled skin.

2. Honey Deep Moisturizing Jelly Mask - Honey is a natural beauty ingredient that nourishes and deeply moisturizes your skin. Suitable for overly dry skin that needs intensive hydration.

3. Arbutin + Hyaluronic Acid Jelly Mask - Whitening, moisturizing, minimizes fine lines, leaves skin radiantly bright. 

4. Snail Repairing Jelly Mask - Repair function, can nourish and provides long lasting moisture on your skin. Suitable for dry and normal skin.

5. Calendula Softening Jelly Mask - Calendula essence can effectively moisture, soften and reduce skin discomfort. Suitable for sensitive and dry skin.

6. Charcoal Black Jelly Mask - Effectively control oil, deep cleaning and whitens the skin. Suitable for over oily skin.

7. Aloe Anti-Acne Jelly Mask - Aloe is a recognized beauty skin enhancing ingredient. It revitalizes overdry skin, leaving your skin with a visibly healthy, youthful glow. Suitable for oily, acne prone skin. Can also be used after sun exposure.

8. Italy Red Wine Jelly Mask - Anti-aging, minimizes fine lines, whitens. Suitable for aged & dull complexion.

9. Lavender Relaxing Jelly Mask - Lavender smooth your skin, relieves your skin from stress and relaxes your skin. Suitable for all types of skin and for use before bedtime.

These are all the jelly mask series available from Annie's Way.

Let's move on to the Snail Repairing Mask that I have personally tried.
As you can see, the jelly appears in clear gel form for easy application along with a spatula given by Annie's Way. 


Ingredients.

Dist water, Corbopol, Butylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Xeradin2
, POR (6o) Hydrogenated, Castor Oil, Soy Extract, Snail Secretion Extract, D-panthenol, Licorice Eco, Menthylisothiazolinone, Iodopropynyl Butycarbanate

Directions.


First, go through your daily routine. Cleanse your face with your facial foam, then apply on toner and serum as base for better effect of the mask. Use the designated spatula by Annie's Way or any spatula, scoop up a great amount and apply it onto your face with a thickness ranging from 0.3 to 0.5cm evenly.


After 30-45 mins, gently scrap the mask off using the spatula upwards. As you scrap it off, you might see blackheads coming off along with the mask as you wipe it off on a tissue/cloth. Wipe it off then rinse off with water. Apply moisturizer and continue off with your usual routine. Use twice a week or as needed. 

After using this jelly mask for the first time, I see that my pores have minimized and it feels smoother and more moisturize. Continue using it for a few more times, you will be able to see the difference. 

Ratings 9.5/10

Im loving this mask as I will be including this into my weekly routine and adding it into my new favourites among all the mask I have tried on. Yes, I will continue to purchase this mask when I run out of it. I believe it will run out after 7-8 applies as it requires a thick layer(as seen above on my hands) in order for the mask to be effective.  

The mask comes in 250ml and I bought it for BND$42 per container. Available purchase through me for pre-order though email KimmyLoo1212@gmail.com or you can purchase it from Taiwan. 

I would be doing a review on the other Annie's Way Jelly Mask series if I am able to get it. Stay Tune~~ xoxo 



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[Review] The Face Shop Rice Cleansing Water.

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Hellow everybody!! Im back with another review after a short hiatus. So everyone knows how to put on make up but do you remove it properly or do you just wash your face and jump straight to bed? So I went shopping the other day and I happen to come across this makeup remover. Usually most makeup remover comes in either cream or oil, but for this, it is actually in water base which doesn't clog your pores or make you feel icky and oily. So let's get started~~


PACKAGING.
As you can see from the picture, it comes in a plastic tube along with a pump which is an A+ for me. Instead of poking your fingers into a container or placing your cotton onto the top of the container, a pump is more hygienic as you do not need to touch the tip of the pump.

TEST.
Moving on to how effective this makeup remover really is. I've prepared some experiments to test it on. Here on my hands I have blusher, foundation/bbcream, eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow.

1 pump onto your cotton and gently rub the cotton over your face, lips or eyes although the instruction says not to use it on eyes but I can say it's safe for your eyes. Gently place the cotton pad on the eyelids and wipe outwards to prevent it from entering your eyes. In the bottom picture, you can see the results.

 Result from 1st wipe.


Result from 2nd wipe and you can obviously see the difference. I can say it did a pretty good job removing most of the make up. After wiping, it does not feel sticky or oily. With rice as part of its ingredients, it also help to provide you a brighter skin.

Ratings 8/10 
I just wish it comes in a bigger bottle. This is at 145ml at $18.90. Available at all Faceshop outlet. This tend to sell out quicker than their rice cleansing cream and oil. 
Yes, I will repurchase this again once I run out of makeup remover.


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[REVIEW] The L'Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Anti-Shine All Day Hydrating & Matifying Icy Gel.

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Hello everyone, I'm back with a new review I have been working on. It's the L'Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Anti Shine Icy Gel and it claims that it provides high hydration to the skin. Throughout the years I tend to have oily skin around my T zone area but one day I came across this product while I was doing some shopping around watsons (Malaysia). The words Matifying & Hydration caught my attention so I decided to give it a try.

Some things I need to clarify about my skin, I tend to get oily skin on my T zone area which is my forehead, nose and chin area after a few hours while my cheeks stays normal not too oily/dry. So, Im a combination type myself.

The L'Oreal Paris Hydrafresh Anti-Shine All Day Hydrating & Matifying Icy Gel.



Package
- As seen in above's picture, it comes in a jar at 50ml. I would actually prefer if it comes in a tube as for hygiene purposes. I usually uses a spatula to scoop it out instead of putting my fingers into the jar.


Texture

- It comes in a light blue creamy colour and the texture itself is not too heavy. As the package claims that it give you a icy sensation and it  is proven to be truly icy. When the product touches your skin, it gives a cool feeling. It is easy to apply on and it absorbs quickly. After applying, it gives your face a matte finish suitable for oily/combination skin.

Results

Your skin is mmediately cooled down, durably matifies and quenched for all day. Day after day skin gets rid of shininess and pores are clear and tightened. Skin is smooth and evened out. Full of moisture, it is “water-bouncy” and looks healthier like “water transparent.”

Application

I usually apply it around my Tzone area. I do not personally use this as a moisturizer all over my face as it tends to over dry other parts of my skin. After cleansing, toner and moisturizer, I apply EtudeHouse's BB Cream and after Im ready, I use this to pat it onto my Tzone area to provide a matte finish.

Mask

This doesn't have to limited to moisturizer only as it can also be used as a mask. Apply a generous amount all over your face and leave it for 15minutes and wash/wipe it off. Use it once a week and you can clearly see a difference. 

Pros

- It is suitable for most people living in a tropical area just like myself in Brunei/Malaysia.
- It is easily available at Watsons, Guradian or any drugstore.
- It is 50g along with a great price approx of RM$30
- It provides a matte finish so your skin wont be oily.

Cons

- Apart from it's cooling sensation and matifying purposes, it does not improve your skin complex.
- Should have came in a tube/pump instead of  a jar.

Overall Rating of the Product 4/5

Price - 4/5 
It was worth it as the product does what it claims to do and it comes in 50g which is a steal.

Packaging - 3/5 
I don't like how it comes in a jar instead of a tube/pump

Hydrating/Matifying Power - 4/5
It does give your face a matte finish but it would only last you around 4-5 hours.

I will go back for this product again after I finish mine as it was worth it.

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[Review] Coastal Scents 88 UltraShimmer Palette

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Finally I have time to post an update and this time is my new COASTAL SCENTS 88 ULTRASHIMMER PALETTE!!!!! I am so excited to try it and finally it arrives at my post office. Much thanks to Kimmie a friend I adore for sending a package to me all the way from the States to Brunei.

 
 Front box

 
Back of the box
   
88 UltraShimmer Palette
For all you shimmer eyeshadow fans out there, this may be the best choice for you, but if you are not a shimmer fan, coastal scents also have a matte palette just for you matte fans. Coastal scents was having a promo for this 88ultrashimmer palette, 1 10 blush palette and Eclipse concealer palette (reviews for this two will be up soon)

PACKAGING

Note: There are plenty of fake coastal scents palette in the market out there especially coming from Ebay or Amazon. To get the original palette, make sure there is printings of Coastal Scents just like the picture below.
  

The fake one doesn't have Coastal scents printings on the case.

- I personally think the case is pretty fragile so please be careful and don't drop it or else you will be greeted by a bunch of powder colours mixed up and that ain't pretty.
- The size itself is travel friendly as it is not too big and you can simply put it into your bag and hit the road.
- The advantage is that this palette comes with a mirror and 2 sponge applicator.

Colours.

Here are the swatches for all the 88 colours.

  


 


 




  


  


 


  


  




 

The swatches above are taken with flash so you are able to see the shimmer in it. The picture below is taken without flash and just natural lighting and I chose a few colours to swatch instead of all 88 colours. 
-The eyeshadows are very pigmented.
-It is very powdery.

 

PROS
-There are alot of colours to choose from this palette.
-It is heavily pigmented.
-It comes in a simple and light packaging easy for traveling.
-Mirror provided
-Cheap yet good quality
-Great for beginners.

CONS
-As you can see, some of the colours are repetitive and too light which are barely visible.
-The casing is kinda cheap so incase it falls, the eyeshadow inside might break.

 INGREDIENTS
Talc, Mica, Mineral Oil, Kaolin, Titanium Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Lanolin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, BHT. May contain: Mica and Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Manganese Violet, UltraMarine Blue, Chrome Oxide Greens, Hydrated chrome Oxides Green, FD&C Red No.40 A1 Lake, FD&C Yellow No.5 A1 Lake, FD&C Blue No.1 A1 Lake. Net wt. 61g/2.15oz.

PRICE
Kimmie bought this during an offer promotion and it was $11.90USD for this 88UltraShimmer palette, Eclipse palette and 10 blush palette. CHEAPEST DEAL EVER!!!! 

You can get it here.
COASTAL SCENTS
AMAZON


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Beginners Make-up Pouch!

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Ever wonder what you should have in your make-up pouch as a newbie? So much to choose from, what do I need?? It is so confusing, but when you start to understand what your skin needs, there's a zillion of makeup products to choose from. 

First of all, you don't need anything complicated. Just a few basic stuffs and you're good to go... Nothing complicated like razors, tweezers or whatever. So let's get started.


A - Everything you need should be able to fit into your pouch. A medium size pouch will do so I should be able to fit into your bag.

B - Primer Base. Here I'm using Etude House's Sun Powder Cotton Touch 50+SPF/PA+++. It should be applied first after moisturizer. It helps to cover pores and helps make  up to stay on for a longer period of time especially for people with oily-skin.

C - Foundation / BB Cream / CC Cream your choice. I am currently using Etude House's BB Cream. Here's a review HERE . It helps to even out your skin tone creating a palette to help you apply on other products. When choosing foundation, be sure to choose a colour which matches nearest to your skin tone.

D - Loose Powder. This may be optional depending on your skin type. For oily to combination skin it is best to apply onto the T-Zone which is your forehead and nose. Here I'm using Holika Holika's Baby Bloom with SPF 15+ 

E - Concealer. If you are using loose powder, applying concealer may not be necessary. If you are not using any loose/compact powder, applying concealer may be needed. It is applied to hide blemishes, sores, bags, and other marks on the face. Here I'm using Etude House's Surprise Essence Concealer #1.

F - Eyeshadow [optional] It is available for any skin tone. 
 Neutral and complimentary colors such as brown that can be used everyday should be put in your everyday pile. While exotic and dramatic colors can be added to your special occasion collection.

G - Eyeliner. Liquid or Pencil eyeliner can be used but I recommend a pencil because it's easier to use.. Black or Brown either one your choice as well. It is used for defining the eyes.

H - A lip balm for people who do choose not to wear lipsticks. Lip gloss can also be one of your choices. Keep it simple to a product/colour that you will be wearing everyday unless you are willing to carry a suitcase of lip products everyday.

I - Eyelash curler. Gives you a more dramatic lashes. Drugstore inexpensive curlers give you a same effective result, there is no need to go for a expensive branded ones.

J - Mascara. It helps to define your lashes giving an effect of a larger eye. Here I am using Etude House's Proof 10 Mascara. Waterproof may be your best choice especially during humid days, you wouldn't want your eyes to melt.

K - Lastly Blush. It may be optional. It gives your face a nice flush. I recommend a matte medium pink blush. It compliments any skin tone.

This is all you need to get started with your make up collection. Soon after you have mastered a few basic techniques, you may start from getting a simple palette and make up brush and start growing your collection. 

Here are a few tips on how long you can store your make up. We wouldn't want any expired products on your face which is the key to growing acne or skin allergies.

3 MONTHS
- Eyeliner
- Mascara

6 MONTHS
- Eye foundations
- Eye creams
- Eye bases
- Cream eye shadows
- Any other cream or gel based item for eyes
- Face Powders which have had brushes or sponges in contact with the product.
- Foundations that are cream or pancake.

1 YEAR
- Liquid foundations.
- Moisturizers
- Concealer used on face providing it is in a tube and does not have an applicator.

Good Luck ladies. You finally have your own make up pouch. Questions can be asked on the comment sessions or email me, facebook me, instgram me, pin me, tweet me. Have fun with your collection ladies. ^^


Kimmy 





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[Tips & Tricks] Preparing for the Chinese New Year!

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Hey there, I'm back!! So, Chinese New Year is just around the corner~~ Happy Year of the Horse! Everyone should be busy with decorations around the house, cleaning up or even dumping things into a closet where it's not visible to guest who visits your house, busy, busy, busy..~~ ^^  Some of you may even be too busy with preparations that you tend to neglect your skin. 

So I, have been doing some research to help get you prepare for the Chinese New Year celebrations! Too busy to go spa or facial treatment, don't worry, it is all home remedies that have been proven to work. BUT, keep in mind that it depends on the type of your skin, different people have different types of skin so I will not guarantee 100% that it will work on your skin. It may work for some people instantly, some may take quite sometime or some may not even work on your skin. So trial and error

Here are a few tips that may be able to solve your problem just in time before the Chinese New Year!

1. PIMPLES!!
The worst thing that could happen to you. Pimples pops out all of a sudden right before the CNY! Stress right? Fear not as I have some home-made remedies that may be helpful. 


- Toothpaste.
I'm sure everyone has this in their toilet. After your facial routine right before going to bed, grab your toothpaste and dab it onto the spot where you want to treat. This helps reduce the swelling overnight. Make sure it is the paste type and not gel types.


- Lemon
One of the popular and well known home remedies. 
To leave on over night, squeeze a tea spoon of lemon juice and use Cotton to absorb the juice and dab it onto the spots you want to treat and leave on over night. 
For mask usage. After cleansing, directly rub lemon all over your face OR if you're afraid of over-drying other parts of your face, rub it onto parts that you want to treat such as acne prone areas, leave it on for 15minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water. Then continue with your usual routine. Do this for twice a week for the next few weeks and clearly results could be seen.


- Apple Cider Vinegar 
It helps kills of bacteria that may be causing all the trouble, it becomes alkaline which then balance the pH of your skin. Keep in mind that over doing it may dry out your skin. 

There are two ways of using this. 
1.Pure Apple Cider Vinegar. By using cotton, dab it only on pimples directly and wash it off the next morning. Dab it on whenever you have stubborn pimples you are trying to get rid of.

2. Diluted apple cider vinegar. Mix 1 tablespoon of pure apple cider vinegar to 2table spoon of clean filtered water. After doing so, grab a cotton and apply it all over your face OR trouble areas, then wash it off after 10minutes. Once a week is enough.

Moisturizer is important after cleaning it off as this may dry out your skin more than it should.

2. PORES!!


-Egg white.
Egg white can be found in everyone's kitchen, well unless the supermarket runs out of eggs due to overloading baking going on for CNY but, it can still be found. It may help reduce acne and face scares left by unfortunate pimples or blemishes AND it can also help tighten pores. Egg white also helps remove excess sebum (oil on your face) so bacteria have less to feed on which mean lesser pimples. 

Directions.
1 egg, separated the white and the yolk into a bowl. Beat egg white until they're frothy. After cleansing, directly apply egg white onto your skin with clean fingers. Apply layer after layer after they dry and build it up till you're done with the egg white on your bowl. Don't waste food!! Let it sit for about 15minutes or until it dries up. Wash with warm water and pat dry. Be sure to apply moisturizer.


3. PEELING SKIN!!

Happen to have a beach party then sunburned!! After healing, we tend to start peeling as the skin helps to renew itself and it tends to be really dry. What we should do is... SCRUB IT AWAY!!! Home-made remedy affordable scrubbing facial. No Chemicals included which is a win-win situation. Cheap and good for your skin.

For Oily Skin
What you'll need is oats and water. That's it.
Firstly, grind your oats into powder then add water turning it into a creamy form. Rub it onto your face gently around areas which is peeling. Leave on for approx. 10minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. 

Oats possesses the best amino acid balance of all cereal grains that helps restore the skin's moisture.

For normal/combination skin/dry
What you'll need is lemon, honey and sugar.
Lemon can be use either squeeze or directly on the sliced lemon. All you need is the juice, it doesn't matter in what way you use it. Add the lemon juice, honey and sugar equally. On a thoroughly cleansed face, rub on mixture with your fingers and slowly rub onto skin. Leave on for 15 minutes then wash off with lukewarm water and continue with moisturizer.

The Lemon helps with fading scars, sugar helps with scrubs and the honey helps to moisturize your skin. Use twice a week for better outcome.

The scrub from the left over mixture may also be used on your lips to remove dead skins over your lips. Don't waste the left over mixture.

4. DAMAGED HAIR!!
Have a funky hair during CNY is a No! No! Dry/damaged hair is usually caused by harsh treatment such as chemicals from excessive hair dyes, chlorine from swimming pool, overuse of the curling iron or too much exposure to the sun and wind. 

So what you can do at home with an affordable price and it can also save you a whole lot of time. 

What you'll need: Half an avocado, 1 table spoon lemon juice and 1 egg yolk. 
Blend the ingredients together and apply it onto your hair after shampoo. The steam from the shower helps open hair follicles and help absorb the avocado, lemon juice and yolk mixture better. Wait for 15-20minutes, at the same time, use the egg white from the egg to create a scrub.
Depending on hair length and thickness, short hair to shoulder length will be enough. For long and thick hair you might need to double the ingredients
.

Avocado and the egg yolk helps revive your hair naturally.

 5. CHIPPED NAIL POLISH!!



Too late to fix any nail polish at home and tomorrow is CNY!! ALL SHOPS ARE CLOSE!! No worry, bling up your nails for the CNY! The chunkier the nail polish is the better it works, larger flakes glitter works better. Just easily paint it onto your chipped nail polish for an instant fix. BUT, if you don't like glitter, just remove everything. Clean nails is better than chipped nail colour on CNY!

6. Drink alot of water to avoid extra acne popping out or sore throat that could prevent you from eating the CNY goodness.

7. Get enough sleep to get rid of dark eye bags to avoid looking like a panda. It's the Year of the Horse, not Panda.

8. Eat alot of fruit and vegetables!!

This should be everything to get you prepare for the festive season with a pretty and glowing skin. Any other questions feel free to drop me an email kimmyloo1212@gmail.com OR kbeautycode@gmail.com, search me up in FACEBOOK TWITTER  

Have a Happy Chinese New Year. Will be back for more soon. 


Kimmy

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