Category: Review It!

My sis is back, when she’s back, I would have more makeup and skincare products to play with. I had tried out tonnes of them last year but I was silly enough that I deleted all the photos because I thought I had already transferred them earlier but I didn’t. -.-” So I got nothing to share at all.

I don’t think you can find L’Oreal Lash Architect Carbon Gloss Mascara / CIL Architecte Carbon Gloss here. My sis bought it from UK. It’s waterproof but not oil proof, means it’s going to smudge and give you panda eyes at the end of the day. It smudged on me after 6 hours of using it.

Discover Lash Architect Carbon Gloss for dramatic, ultra-black lashes to last you through the night. Lashes look longer and thicker from every angle thanks to the ‘3D effect’ formula, while the patented spiral brush gives volume and separation from root to tip.

The waterproof formula allows a smudge free, long-lasting result. With carbon black pigments this is our glossiest, blackest mascara yet!

Left: Bare lashes.

Right: With L’Oreal Lash Architect Carbon Gloss Mascara. It did lengthen, I was amazed with the lengthening ability.

Left: Can you see every single strand of lash? Even my lower lashes too. Well… Effect was good but really not recommeded for lower lashes if you are the kind that prone to smudges.

Right: It seems so much longer and as if I applied many coats but I only had 2 coats on. It seems like it also pumped up the volume of the lashes. It also gave the effect of glossy strands of lashes. Interesting.

I found out that it’s hard to remove from various reviews but I didn’t encounter this problem at all. It’s quite easy to remove for me.

Of all the mascaras I had tried, this one gave the most dramatic effect. Will I buy it? Unless it doesn’t smudge on me, can’t get it here anyway, so no point ;p

I got La Peau SS Mask Renew ‘n’ Purify as a prize somewhere early this year. I tried searching for more information about it online because I’m not so sure how to use it but couldn’t locate any -.-”

The smell: Strong minty smell. You can see the ingredients in the picture on the right. It has tea tea extract in there. Judging from the ingredients, it’s suitable for those suffering from acne, blackheads, and whiteheads.

Effect: I didn’t feel my face was renewed or purified. No effect, except random itchiness here and there, on and off. No redness though. I guess it’s not suitable for me even though I do suffer from blackheads and whiteheads.

Comment: I found out that it actually allowed me to use this on the eye areas. There’s flaps on the mask to cover the eyes. I was quite skeptical about it due to the ingredients. However, I did cover my eyes with it. It’s so messy, dripping everywhere. There were so much essence left in the packet, I applied to my whole body and still had a lot left. I was so tempted to pour them into empty bottle so that I can use them some other time. Hmm… Wonder can do like this or not?

I used it after Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Masque. Then I didn’t wash the residue La Peau SS Mask off and I massaged it in. I forgot all about toning and directly moisturized. I’m really not so sure what I did was correct or not. As I mentioned earlier I couldn’t find the way to use it online and it didn’t mention anything on the packet.

Will I buy again?: Not suitable for me and it’s only available from Slimming Sanctuary, if not mistaken. No idea of the price as I got it from a mini contest.

I decided to buy Bioglo Blackhead Lotion when it was introduced by Cosway because it seemed very hassle free. It’s about RM30 or less if I’m not mistaken. This is introductory price. Actual price is more than RM30.

Bioglo Blackhead Lotion is a professional salon formula for home use that’s developed by Christine Valmy, USA, to effectively and effortlessly remove stubborn blackheads & whiteheads like never before!

Concentrated with botanical ingredients processed using proprietary fermentation technology to enhance their potency and absorption into skin.
• Soapwort Extract – melts sebum and dirt that clog pores
• Burdock Extract – regulates oil production
• Mistletoe, Sage & Witch Hazel Extracts – tighten pores and deliver antibacterial properties
• Balm Mint & Peppermint Extract – soothe and calm skin

1. Soak facial cotton pad with Bioglo Blackhead Lotion.
2. Apply the cotton pad onto oily, T-zone areas that are prone to blackheads.
3. Wet a towel in a bowl of hot water. Squeeze dry and place it over cotton pad. Repeat as often as necessary to ensure towel stays hot to maintain sauna effect. Leave cotton pad on for 15-20 minutes, then remove.
4. Use cotton swab and gently press skin to clear clogged pores.
5. Rinse face and follow through with toner and moisturizer. Use once or twice a week.

Read more here…

The smell: Strong minty smell.

Texture: Watery.

Effect: It didn’t work for me. No blackheads came out from my nose but they were all suddenly visible with naked eyes. I guess maybe it’s because of me using the shortcut way ;p I didn’t give it a sauna effect, too much work, such a hassle. After using it, my pores were widely opened -.-” Blackheads were showing up, it’s like all those hidden blackheads all came up to the surface. Looked pretty yucky. Too bad, I couldn’t get them out. I might not be pressing it the right way also.

However, my brother said it works on him. Well… It might work if I don’t do shortcut hahaha… I don’t use it anymore, too much of hassle.

I might try to use it again but don’t know when, I hate the hassle. The first time I used it was somewhere early this year, at least more than 3 months ago. I’ll just stick to the good old Bioglo ClearPore Deep Cleansing Mask.

Will I buy again?: No because it requires too much work.

I got Klorane Strengthening, Detangling Balm with Quinine & Vitamin B last year from Singapore. My sis bought some skincare products and this was one of the samples they gave her.

Klorane quinquina extract
The quinquina is a tree which originates from South America. The extract from its bark contains quinine, which is well-known for its fortifying properties. The researchers at Klorane Laboratories have selected an extract of red quinquina due to its particularly high content of quinine, which has a stimulating action on the hair bulb and in turn strengthens the hair.

Smell: It’s so strong, very creamy smell, don’t know how to explain. It smelt some sort of like heavily scented lotion or deodorant. Even it’s sealed, I could smell the smell already. I guess the smell was the quinquina smell. It’s not offensive, it’s just not the kind of smell I like.

Texture: It’s similar to your usual hair conditioner.

Effect: The effect was immediate. My hair felt so soft and shinier than it used to and so much easier to maintain until the next wash. My curls were quite defined too.

Downside: The smell was strong! It was there until my next hair wash. I don’t really like the smell. It’s hard to rinse off.

Will I buy?: I don’t think I’ve seen it in the market. I have no idea how much this thing costs. If not for the smell, I would consider getting it. Did a rough search online, the price stated was USD14 for 150ml. Hmm… A bit way out of my budget though.

Used TERRE & MER Vital Cream with Organic Olive Leaf for a week plus. Here’s the review of the cream.

TERRE & MER by THALGO is an ECO-CITIZEN and ECO-DESIGNED range. THE FORMULAS are more than 99% natural, are certified Organic by ECOCERT and comply with the COSMEBIO (World-renowned with a presence in 40 countries worldwide) charter. The packaging items are made of recyclable plastic (PE, PP), glass and are authorised by ECOCERT. The boxes and leaflets are printed with plant-based inks and are made of cardboard with the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label from sustainably managed forests and it does not contain excess filling material.

Daily comfort. This rich cream hydrates and intensely nourishes the skin: Codium fragile, a source of youth, and Organic Olive Leaf extract, combine with the hydra-nourishing power of Organic Sweet Almond Oil and Organic White Lupine extract. The skin is comforted and its suppleness and softness increased.

The smell: Very strong olive smell. It took me quite awhile to get used to the smell, I personally don’t really like the smell of olive but I don’t mind eating it ;p

The texture: It’s quite heavy compare to many other moisturizers that I had tried. It felt oily but not sticky.

The feel: It left a layer of sticky film on my skin, it took quite awhile to absorb. However, once it’s fully absorbed, it’s not that sticky anymore. The skin on my cheeks felt soft and supple but still a bit sticky on my t-zone. All those fine wrinkles were gone too! It plumped up my skin. I was quite surprise with the effect though. I thought it would be much more oilier than TERRE & MER Vital Fluid with Organic Olive Leaf but it’s otherwise. Another thing, it didn’t break me out! It’s very very very suitable for sensitive skin.

The price: I was shocked to find out about the price, it’s too high end for me to use *LOL* RM238 for 50ml.

Will I buy?: It’s only suitable for my cheeks but not other parts of my face. I don’t think I can afford it.