Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Hada Labo 3D Perfect Gel

Formulated with Hyaluronic Acid (4 types!), Vitamin A, Hydrolyzed Collagen and Resveratrol, the 3D Perfect Gel functions as a cream, milk, essence, emulsion and sleeping mask to lift, firm and sculpt ageing skin. Name: Hada Labo 肌ラボ 3D Perfect Gel 濃極潤3D形状復元ゲル Price: RM 94.90 for 100 g @cosme rating: 4.1 ★ Release date: 26.8.2015 Made in: Japan It is Hada Labo's answer to the Aqualabel Special Gel Cream. It has a similar highly fluid jelly texture...

Friday, December 23, 2016

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse

Name: Nuxe 눅스 Huile Prodigieuse® 윌 프로디쥬스 Price: € 25.90 for 100 ml Made in: France Although I have been using beauty oils for a couple of years now, I am still relatively new to it. I have not dabbled in many brands (I tend to buy huge bottles that will last me forever) so I literally quivered in anticipation when I finally got around to uncap Huile Prodigieuse. 30% of the ingredients in this Nuxe bestseller is made up from a cocktail of six...

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Kicho Water Recipe Cleansing Water

Kicho has done it again! If you are looking for a rant, you will have to come back some other time because I have nothing but praise for the Water Recipe Cleansing Water. Name: Kicho 키초 Water Recipe Cleansing Water 바다 한 줌 클렌징 워터 Price: ₩ 15,000 for 120 ml Made in: Korea How effective is this cleansing water? The pictures below tell all! Tested against Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Edge Meister Mascara, Dejavu Lasting Fine a Brush Pen Liquid...

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Lafine Vegetable Firming Massage Cream

Like all things from Lafine, the Vegetable Firming Massage Cream utilises vegetables (cucumber, carrot, watercress, tomato and parsley) to deliver vitamins and nutrients to the skin. It is designed to comfort the skin and soothe the effects of overexposure to the sun. Name: Lafine 라피네 Vegetable Firming Massage Cream 야채 딥 마사지 크림 Price: ₩ 17,000 for 200 ml Made in: Korea Directions state to apply generously and gently massage from the inside to...

Friday, December 9, 2016

First Cosmetics Mulbit Vitamin Sparkling Mist

At ₩ 49,000, the Mulbit Vitamin Sparkling Mist is the Gucci of facial mists, but for good reason. It comes with 90 vitamin tablets, which means that you can concoct up to 45 batches (!!) of fresh mist. All will be explained below. Name: First Cosmetics 퍼스트코스메틱 Mulbit Vitamin Sparkling Mist 물빛미 비타민 탄산미스트 Price: ₩ 49,000 for 81 g (0.9 g ×90) Made in: Korea To use, toss in two tablets of the same colour in water (I would think that any water would...

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Hada Labo Whitening Water Gel

I live in Malaysia. There is more direct sunlight hitting me than anywhere else, which is why brightening products are always welcome. Uneven skin tone, begone! Name: Hada Labo Whitening Water Gel Price: RM 69.90 for 50 g Made in: China Infused with 4 types of Hyaluronic Acid and multiple intensive brightening ingredients, the Hada Labo Whitening Water Gel promises a luminous, fair and translucent skin through 3 brightening actions: ☑ Anti-redness Vitamin...

Friday, November 25, 2016

Mise En Scene Perfect Repair Serum Original

Name: Mise En Scène 미쟝센 Perfect Repair Serum Original 퍼펙트 리페어 세럼 오리지널 Price: ₩ 13,000 for 70 ml (×2) Made in: Korea Perfect Repair Serum doesn't weigh down the hair and more importantly, doesn't coat the hair with a layer of grease when too much is used. And it is so easy to go overboard with this serum because it disappears so quickly. My hair has never soaked up anything faster! I work it on damp hair, then blast it dry using the highest...

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care

Renowned Japanese brewer, Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing, has been in business since 1659, but it was not until 2012 that it introduced a skin care line. Its skin care is enriched with Junmai Ginjo-shu grade sake (naturally rich in Kojic Acid) alongside Amino Acids, Placenta Extract and Arbutin to protect the skin's moisture barrier for a smoother and plumper complexion. Name: Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing 菊正宗酒造 Price: RM 26.90 to RM 49.90 Made in:...

Friday, November 18, 2016

Catalina Geo Color Capsule Make Up Base White

Before - After Name: Catalina Geo 카타리나 지오 Color Capsule Make Up Base 컬러 캡슐 메이크업 베이스 White 화이트 Price: ₩ 47,000 for 35 ml Made in: Korea This is my second go at a white coloured Catalina Geo base (third overall if I include the blue base). I feel like I have said all I need to say previously, so I won't bore you by reiterating any of them here. Aside from the bit next about blending the primer out carefully. Y'know, instead of having something...

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Shu Uemura Stage Performer Block: Booster & Lightbulb Glowing Face Powder

Shu Uemura is now sold at sephora.my! Pick up the best-selling eyelash curler, the much-vaunted eyebrow pencils or any of the award-winning cleansing oils. I went down the base makeup road, and nabbed the Stage Performer Block: Booster (RM 160 for 30 ml). Apart from Colorless which I have on hand, this primer is also available in Natural Beige and Fresh Pink to correct any imperfections. It blocks environmental elements and boosts hydration...

Friday, November 11, 2016

Lafine Vegetable Foam Cleansing

Name: Lafine 라피네 Vegetable Foam Cleansing 야채 폼 클렌징 Price: ₩ 14,000 for 120 ml Made in: Korea Ahhh, the cleanser that would have ranked first in 2015, if not for the pesky scrubby beads. I am still of the opinion in 2016. Maybe even more, because the cleansing device that I pair it with simply vaporises the beads. I can't even feel them or see where they went to. It is brilliant really! And for that, I would award it 6 stars (up from 5 in 2015,...

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Boss The Scent For Her Eau De Parfum

Like a perfectly cut dress worn over bare skin to frame the figure, Boss The Scent For Her is founded on a desire to seduce. German model Anna Ewers is the perfect embodiment of the Boss woman's dual aesthetic - strong yet sensual, with an ability to captivate wherever she goes. Name: Boss The Scent For Her Eau de Parfum Price: RM 427 for 100 ml Made in: UK ღ The Fragrance The delicate and alluring peach morphs into something creamier and cozier...