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[Review] Magic Snow Cushion 2.0 New Black Cushion

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I'm sure most of you out there heard of April Skin Magic Snow Cushion but if you haven't, you will now! The hype has been going around for quite awhile now due to it's magical coverage! So, today I will be doing a review on the latest version of the Cushion Compact! 

It was my birthday few days ago and my mom heard that I've always wanted to try this cushion so she decided to get it for me. XD


Magic Snow Cushion 2.0 New Black Cushion


There's 3 types of cushion from April Skin and it depends on which one you personally prefer.

The cushion perfect coverage cushion is infused with 45% water-based which provides a moisturizing coverage. It provides a flawless and velvet complexion.


It comes in 3 different shades and I got it in no. 22 which is Pink Beige which appears to be more pinkish than I thought. But it works on my skin so it's fine.




It comes with a Mochi cushion that helps to retain most of the foundation when it's pressed on. 

The cushion has SPF 50+/PA+++ along with blueberry extract, mineral water and aloe vera leaf extract. 

Scent

It smells sweet. I think it is due to the blueberry extract. It's fairly nice and it is not over powering.

Coverage

To be honest, the coverage of this cushion is just average. With just one layer, you may not be able to cover scars or redness. You have to apply a second layer to have a better coverage. If you have a very oily skin, layering on foundation is not a great idea as it cakes up. Same goes to dry skin as it will look flaky. But it is definitely better than the 1st generation.

Price

I purchased it for RM100.70 ( BND $33.57) incl GST at KIODA Parkson. It is a little bit pricey as it is only 15g without refill.

Moisture

It is very moisturizing when applied onto my skin. I don't feel it tugging on my skin as I apply but my skin seems to be a little dry when I tried it on so it's a little flaky but that'll be gone after a little exfoliation.

Stickiness

It is not sticky at all. Even after applying 2 layers it is not sticky. It gives off a matte finish.

Changing refills



It is very easy to change it's refill. Open up the case and give the bottom a slight press and it comes right off.

*Do take note that the refill for the older version is not compatible with the mew Magic Snow Cushion 2.0

Claims

1. Flawless Coverage
- Yes, it does gives a very natural finish with great coverage but 2 layers have to be applied to achieve the flawless look if you want to cover dark pigmentation and scars.

2. Moisturizing texture
- Yes, it is very moisturizing. It does not dry up your skin.

3. Smooth application
- Yes, it does not tug on my skin at all. Gently pat with the cushion instead of rubbing on it.

4. It is not sticky!
- Yes, it is not sticky as it dries up pretty fast.

PROS

1. It smells great.
2. Does what it claims.
3. Covers up my pores.
4. It last quite a while and it is very moisturizing.
5. Easy to carry in your purse. 
6. Love the new packaging. Air tight.
7. Suitable for people who are always rushing. Just give it a few pats and you're done. 

CONS

1. I'm pretty concern with the hygiene because of the cushion puff. I think keeping the puff clean is very important to prevent bacteria transfer.
2. It is only 15g which only last up to 2 months with daily usage.

I think that's pretty much it with the CONS. I couldn't find much disadvantage of this cushion. I would like to try more cushion foundation in the future.

Ratings

Price - 4/5 It is affordable during SALES.
Hygiene - 2/5 I personally do not like the idea of patting my face and transferring dust from my face back to the cushion.
Packaging - 4/5 Simple sleek black compact
Claims - 4.5/5 Does what it claims!

Will I repurchase this?
- Yes I will repurchase this cushion but in no.23 as I think no.22 is a little too pink. I would purchase the white and pink version too. To check out the differences.

Where to purchase?

You can purchase it through YESSTYLE if you are from other country.

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[Review] Biore Make Up Remover Cleansing Oil

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Remember last year I did a review on The FaceShop Rice Cleansing Water and it was great. If you have not seen it yet, CLICK HERE. I love it a lot but I decided to give the Cleansing Oil a try. I've heard great stuffs on Biore's cleansing product and it's been out in the market for a few years now. I, personally am not a fan of cleansing oil as I'm afraid that it would clog my pores leading to more pimples. However, I'll be giving it a try and lets see how effective it is on removing makeups.

Biore Cleansing Oil For all Skin Type.


It is a gentle cleansing oil that washes away long lasting makeup and even waterproof mascara. 

It claims that the cleansing oil has the ability to remove any stubborn makeup pretty quick and easy and even mascara. It can be used on dry or wet skin depending on your preferences. It has listed a few points such as:

- No greasy or sticky feeling on skin after use
- Does not clog pores
- Gentle and mild on skin
- Refreshing Fragrance.

PACKAGING


As you can see, it comes in a purple/pinkish bottle with a pump. If you're a regular reader of my blog you would know that I'm super picky when it comes to the packaging of the product and I prefer products that comes in a tube or with pump due to hygiene purposes. You do not need to come in contact with the content so it does not contaminate it. It also has a plastic cover over it making it easy for travelling. It locks the pump preventing it from getting squeezed during travels.

Let's put those claims into test and see how effective the cleansing oil is.

So I slap on super heavy makeup onto the back of my hands for this review like what I did on the FaceShop Cleansing Rice Water. I usually do not have such heavy makeup except for dinner events but maybe most of you all out there does. 

What I have on the back of my hands:
1. BB Cream/Foundation HERE for review
2. Blusher
3. Concealer 
4. Eyeliner HERE for review.
5. Mascara
6. Eye shadow



DIRECTIONS

For this cleansing oil, you do not need to apply it onto a cotton. Apply 2 to 3 pumps of cleansing oil straight onto your hands and rub it onto your face in circular motion massaging and melting the makeups at the same time. 

After rubbing it in a circular motion it melts off most of the makeup. It dissolves everything into a huge blob of makeup.

So for this cleansing oil you have 2 ways of removing it depending on whichever you prefer. Firstly removing it with baby wipes and secondly with water.

First was is with Baby Wipes.

Wash your wipes before wiping off the makeup as you wouldn't want to transfer any of the component from the wipes onto your skin.

With the baby wipes, one swipe and everything was stuck onto the wipes. It did a super job well done on removing the heavy makeup. As you can see, it was super clean. As compared to the FaceShop Cleansing Rice Water, the Biore Cleansing Oil removed everything in one swipe while the Cleansing Water takes two wipes.

Second way is to removed with luke warm water.

As what was stated, massage the cleansing oil in circular motion for a few minutes dissolving everything before washing it off.

Slowly add drops of water onto your skin and rub it in circular motion. When the cleansing oil comes in contact with water it turns into a milky solution and you no longer feel the cleansing oil on your skin.

After everything gets dissolved, wash it away with luke warm water. You will see that it gets removed instantly. Super magical!

Everything gets removed instantly! No extra makeup residue gets left behind. It did a better job than the cleansing water I tried previously.

AFTER EFFECT

Baby Wipes
- It wipes off right away without leaving any mess around your cleansing area.
- Gets the job in removing make up easy with just one piece of wipes.
- However, it leaves a sticky feeling on my skin.

Luke warm water
- It turns the cleansing oil into a milky white substance.
- It will be a little messier than using the wipes due to makeup residue splattering all over the sink.
- It cleans off easily too.
- However, cleansing with water leaves no sticky after effect on your skin. It leaves our skin super smooth.

CHECK LIST

No greasy or sticky feeling on skin after use

As stated above, only when you use wipes to remove the makeup then it leaves a sticky feeling. If you removed it with water, it leaves a super smooth after effect on your skin.

Does not clog pores

So far I've been using it for a week and I don't feel my pores clogging. My skin still appears to be as usual.

Gentle and mild on skin

It is super gentle when I am doing cleansing on my skin. It does not feel sticky and icky or heavy when massaging.

Refreshing Fragrance

It smells fantastic. It has a fruity apple scent to it, not too strong and not too mild, just right, 

WARNING

As stated on the product, in case your skin tend to itches while using this product, stop using and wash it off immediately. Do not come in contact with your eyes. Some may not feel the sting in their eyes but some may not. It is most recommendable not to use it around your eyes.

PROS

- It smells refreshing unlike other types of cleansing oil
- It removes heavy makeups thoroughly.
- It is cheap for 150 ml. Affordable for those who are looking out for cheap but good quality make up remover.
- Leaves skin feeling smooth.
- It comes in a pump which is good for hygienic reasons.

CONS

- Although it does a good job in removing eyeliner and mascara, it does sting when it goes into your eyes. Use at your own risk.
- Not suitable for everyone as some may experience oil seeds around your skin due to the oil clogging pores.

RATINGS

Price - RM27 for 150 ml available at Watson 9/10
After effect - 9/10
Packaging - 9/10
Scent - 9/10
Overall - 9/10

I love this product! It does the job pretty well without leaving my face filled with stickiness however I wish it is available in a bigger bottle. 

Will you purchase it again after you finish the current one?

Yes, I will definitely purchase another one once I finish using this. I will try their wipes and water too to compare which one does a better job in removing makeups.


Have you tried this product before? Love it? Hate it? Love-Hate relationship? Leave it in the comments below. I would love to hear your comments on Biore's Cleansing Oil.

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[Review] The Faceshop - Lovely Me:Ex Catch My Eyeliner #01 Black

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It's been a while beautiful reader~ I'm back with a new review. It's the Faceshop Lovely Me:Ex Catch My Eyeliner in #1 Black. I am super picky when it comes to auto pencil eyeliner and if I am reviewing it in a positive way that means it is really worth it!


I didn't know about this product until I went for a little shopping spree last week to update my shelf. The beauty haul can be seen HERE  I did get the brown one too but decided to do a review on the black one. However, if you decide to go with a softer look, get the brown one as the black one gives a stronger effect on your eyes.

The last eyeliner that I fell in love with was from Holika Holika but they are no longer being manufactured. >.< However, I found a new Auto-Pencil eyeliner from Faceshop that has similar consistency as my previous eyeliner. 


Lovely My:Ex Catch My Eyeliner has 2 ends. One end is the sponge tip used to create a smoky effect. It is super convenient to blend the liner without bringing a separate blending tool. The other end is the auto liner.

With a little twist you get to adjust the length of the eyeliner.

To show you the colour, I tested it out on the back of my hands. It is super pigmented and creamy. You do not need to apply much force to create a fine line.

Sponge on the other end of the tip to help blend out the eyeliner to create a smokey effect.

Smudge/smokey effect after using the sponge tip.


PROS

- Convenient because of the two way liner. Do not need a separate blending brush to create the smokey effect.

- It is very pigmented and creamy. Easy to apply

- It is not too expensive. Around BND$14.90 - 10% member's discount.

- It is easy to blend.

- It is available at all Faceshop branch. ( I hope they don't stop manufacturing it or I guess I should return to get a few more. LOL )

- Can last a long time due to the length available.

CONS

- It is not waterproof.

- Gets smudge throughout the day turning you into a panda! To avoid this, I suggest using an eye primer.

- The eyeliner may break if it falls, so avoid dropping your eyeliner.

SUGGESTION

This is a pretty decent auto-pencil eyeliner to get for a beginner trying to learn how to apply eyeliner. It is cheap and easy to apply This could be use as a guideline before applying on liquid liner. Due to it's consistency, it is easy to be applied especially on the water line, it makes your eyes pop resulting in bigger looking eyes.

RATINGS

Price - 7/10
It is pretty cheap after discount so I guess it's a good deal.

Package - 8.5/10
It comes with two ends so I love it!

Product - 8.5/10
It is pigmented and creamy that calls for easy application. 

Would I get it again if it runs out?

Yes, for sure I would return to get it again but at the mean time I'll continue to hunt for a better auto-pencil eyeliner. 

The end of my review. Stay tune for more updates.

Cheers,
Kimmy








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[Review] Nature Republic's Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera Gel.

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Hello again fellow readers.

I'm back again and this time I'll be doing a review on Nature Republic's 92% Aloe Vera Gel and different ways to use it. 



I happen to stumble upon this Aloe Vera gel from Nature Republic when I step foot into their shop at the Miri branch. I'm guessing it should Aloe Vera season because there are stacks and stacks of it pilling up in their shop. 



Description.

- It contains 92% Aloe Vera leaf extract.

Soothing and Moisturizing
- It provides soothing and moisture effects to the sensitive skin.

Skin firming and moisturizing effect
- Fast absorbing gel that provides a refreshing feel to the skin.

Makes the skin healthy
- Keeps the surface of the face and body healthy.

- The vitamins from the Aloe Vera extract, such as Vitamins E, C and other minerals, keep the skin moisturized and protecting it from UV rays. The fresh Aloe Vera ingredient absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving any sticky residue behind. 





The product itself is claimed to be 9 free nature formulas such as Paraben, Animal Ingredients, Benzophenone, Artificial Coloring, DiozaneChlorphenesin, Mineral Oil, Formaldehyde and Sulfate.

Enriched with 92% Aloe Very! Mild formula free paraben, mineral oil and artificial color. This soothing gel with 92% organic Aloe Vera was certified by California Certified Organic Farmers(CCOF) can be used to mildly moisturize various parts of the body often for best results. 


As you can see, the Aloe Vera gel appears to be transparent. 


Directions.

There are different ways to use this Aloe Vera gel such as on your body, hair and face.

Face.
- Go through your daily routine and use this Aloe Vera Gel as the last step. 

-You can use it as a mask by leaving it on your face for 15-20 minutes in a generous amount then wash it off with  warm water.

- For moisturizer, just apply a small amount enough to cover the entire face after cleansing, toning and serum. It absorbs to your skin very quickly so you need not worry about sticky residue on your skin. 

- Recommended to all dry skin and sensitive skin people. 

Hair.

1. Use it as a shampoo for the extra boost of moisturizing ingredient. By adding the gel at a ratio of 2 gel : 1 shampoo. Mix it together and shampoo as usual.

2. Use it as a conditioner by adding the Aloe Vera gel to your conditioner or use the Aloe Vera gel alone by applying it to damp hair starting at the scalp and working downwards to the ends of your hair. Wrap your hair with disposable shower cap or a towel for at least 15 minutes. Wash it off after the treatment.
- OR use it as a leave on treatment after shower on damp hair. 

Body.

- Apply it to dry parts of your body (arms & legs) for extra moisturizer. 

Make up.

- For people with dry skin problems, not being able to search for the right BB Cream/Foundation to use, you can mix your BB Cream/Foundation together with this Aloe Vera Gel at a ratio of 1:1. It helps to keep your skin moisturize and it provides a glow to your skin creating the natural make up look.

Benefits of Aloe Vera.

- It helps to prevent acne from occurring as Aloe Vera has antibacterial properties that are very effective in treating acne and reducing the redness.

- Not just acne, Aloe Very helps to reduce acne scars by promoting skin regeneration.

- Provides great amount of moisture and hydration to dry and sensitive skin.

- It can also be applied to sun burned areas to provide soothing or if you accidentally burn your fingers or any part of your skin on a hot pan or hot water, apply it immediately. 

Comments.

- I have personally used this Aloe Vera gel on my face for a few weeks now and I've notice my face have been more hydrated than in the past which can be clearly seen as my pores have minimized. 

- It has a pleasant scent not too strong but it does linger around even after it absorbs into your skin. 

- It is fairly easy to wash off and it absorbs very quickly without leaving behind a sticky residue.

Ratings 8/10.

The reason why I did not give it a better rating because of it's packaging. It comes in a can and there might be some hygienic problem occurring unless you use a spatula for hygienic purposes but due to its affordable price and great benefits I decided to increase it's rating.

*New Ratings 9/10  


Where to purchase?

- I purchased my Aloe Vera gel recently from Nature Republic's outlet at Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia at Boulevard 1st Floor. They happen to have a promotion going on when I was there. 4 can @ RM95 and 1 @RM39. I've heard great reviews on their aloe vera gel so I decided to get the promo package 4 cans @ RM95. 

- The Aloe Vera gel comes in a can of 300ml/10.56 fl.oz. It should be able to last a long time if you were to use it for face only but be aware of the expiry date on the bottom of the can.

- EBAY USD$9.79
- Amazon USD$9.98
- YesStyle USD$12.51
- KoreaDepart USD$5.72

Other products.


Nature Republic's Aloe Vera product are not limited to Soothing Gel but there are different range of products such as Toner, Emulsion, Body Cream, Cleanser in gel and foam, Body Shower Gel and also Aloe Vera 70% BB Cream.

Do check out their latest product from their outlet nearest to you~

-Stay tune for further updates-

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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] 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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