Monday, January 27, 2014

Evolu Balancing Day Cream

Updated on May 1, 2014. The creation of Evolu stems from the founder's - Kati Kasza - conviction in the power of botanicals to nourish and restore balance to the skin's natural mechanisms. Kasza is in the opinion that an effective skincare needs an ethical approach, by selective sourcing of safe ingredients, using recyclable packaging and investing in sustainable practices. This philosophy also helps keep the Evolu line free from parabens, petrochemicals,...

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Makeup SPF15

I jumped onboard the second I read Giorgio Armani's description of the Maestro Fusion Makeup foundation. Perfects the complexion?! Ignites skin's natural luminosity?! (Source: giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/) Name: Giorgio Armani 조르지오 아르마니 Maestro Fusion Makeup 마에스트로 퓨전 메이크업 SPF15 Price: HK$ 630 for 30 ml @cosme rating: 5.5 ★ Made in: France The texture is so silky, it is almost like smoothing dry oil to the skin. It feels practically undetectable...

Friday, January 17, 2014

Innisfree Color Glow Lipstick 4 Moist Cherry Red

What better way to welcome the arrival of warmer months (it is already spring in the makeup world!) than a red lipstick? Name: Innisfree 이니스프리 Color Glow Lipstick 컬러 글로우 립스틱 4 Moist Cherry Red 물 머금은 앵두 레드 Price: ₩ 12,000 for 3.5 g Made in: Korea At first, I thought that it would be a lipstick that I would whip out during special occasions (cherry red can be daunting) but it has ended up in my handbag. An amazing feat considering the amount of...

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Senka Moisturizing Cream Lotion Refreshing (S)

The surveys made by Intage SRI* and Shiseido** helped Shiseido to narrow down the needs of the modern consumer: a simple moisturising skincare regimen at a moderate price. This lead to the inception of Moisturizing Cream Lotion in the third quarter of 2010. (Source: group.shiseido.com/) Senka (a masstige brand under the Shiseido umbrella) Moisturizing Cream Lotion is a lotion made from moisturising cream. It is formulated with Royal Jelly GL***...

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System

The pictures are going to do the talking today. And who needs words when they can ogle at pictorial proof? See how clean my face is? Not too shabby (if you ignore the Rudolph nose and hyperpigmentation peppering my face) Besides doing a fantastic job at cleansing, the Olay Regenerist Advanced Cleansing System also enables better penetration of skincare products plus the gentle massaging action seems to increase facial firmness. There is no...

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Etude House Princess Etoinette Crystal Shine Lips PBE102, PRD302 & PPK005

We have made it to 2014 – may it bring you plenty of joy and laughter! Now that is out of the way let's move on to some serious business - lipsticks, courtesy of Etude House. Name: Etude House 에뛰드하우스 Princess Etoinette 프린세스 에튀아네뜨 Crystal Shine Lips 크리스탈 샤인 립스 Price: ₩ 13,000 for 3.4 g Made in: Korea I usually prefer my lipstick packaging to have a little bit of heft (it feels more luxurious) but can you blame me for not caring this time around?...