Haul: F21 and TopShop

 

I love pretty pictures. I bet you do too, I mean who doesn't?

 

Anyway, I finally gave in and got myself the beautiful golden baked highlighter from TopShop.

 

And also, the 6 pairs of cute and pretty flower earrings from F21! I love how I can easily change the earrings to suit my outfit. Good for both work and casual days out!

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: NYX Mortal Instruments City of Bones Makeup Collection

 

I got this NYX makeup collection just because it costs an affordable price of $40 at Sephora. Besides, I enjoy NYX products pretty much. I did not like the packaging all that much but the items inside are what attracted me.

 

Inside, there is a simple look book that guides you to create a day or night look with the products. And then, there's the products:

The Smokey Shadow Palette

Soft Matte Lip Cream in Istanbul

Boudoir Mascara Collection in Le Frou Frou

Powder Blush in Pinched

Studio Liquid Liner in Extreme Black

Jumbo Eye Pencil in Cashmere

 

After getting this collection, I even went to catch the movie. Turns out to be one of those teenage romantic fantasy movie, but I enjoyed it (:

 

xoxo,

April

 

Haul: John Little

 

A mini spree! I got myself a SuperMax and Satin Care shaving foam/gel from The Value Shop. Both at $2.50 each. Cant wait to try these babies as they make such tempting claims.

 

Sale at the newly opened John Little store at Plaza Singapura! I was good and got only 2 products. One is this big bottle of Naris Up Japanese Skin Conditioner Lotion in Vitamin C goodness. Because I know Vitamin C brightens up my face, I gotta try this. Another is L'action Eye Bag Minimizer, claims to provide instant toning effect, helps improve the appearance of dark circles and eye bags, make eyes seem brighter and skin softer and firmer. How nice if it really does what it says.

 

xoxo,

April

Empties: August 2013

 

Finally...here's the empties for August!!!

 

Constance Carroll Double Volume Mascara

 

(YAY) Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion

Gotta love this for sure. It absorbs well into my skin and leave it super soft and moisturised. It's gentle on my skin. If not for the many bottles of skincare I own now, I would definitely re-purchase this bottle of goodness.

 

(YAY) Clean&Clear Deep Action Daily Pore Cleanser

Love the apple scent and the exfoliation factor is very gentle on the skin. One thing I have to say is that it's pretty watery so I always tend to use more product for this.

 

(NAH) Dove Go Fresh Beauty Cream Wash

Love the scent of grapefruit and lemongrass fragrance! If you use this as a hand wash, it's fine. I, however, bought this as it states that it can also be used as a facial cleanser. It stings my eye area every time I wash my face with this product. It's a no no for me.

 

(YAY) Glade Solid Air Freshener in Fresh Berries and Hawaiian Breeze

For $1.95 each, it's definitely worth the money. It lasts about 1-2 months and it smells good. A good spend for any room.

 

(YAY) Sally Hansen Strengthening Polish Remover

If you have smell Sephora nail polish remover before, I think you would agree with me that this remover smell wayyyy better. Anyway, this has Vitamin E and suitable for weak and thin nails. I feel pretty safe and comfortable using Sally Hansen nail products as they have been in this industry for like the longest time. Although I don't seem to see awesome nail care results from using this, I FEEL good (:

 

(YAY) Odbo Collagen Hydra Mask

(YAY) MBD Bulgarian White Rose Mask

 I have a weaknesses for masks. So if there's any masks to try, I'd most probably be happy. Of course, if they have the word 'whitening' and 'collagen', I'm sold.

 

(YAY) Eucerin DermoPurifyer Scrub (Lactic Acid)

It's my first time ever to use a facial wash that contains lactic acid instead of salicylic acid, and I love it! My skin feels deeply cleanse after this exfoliating wash and it helps improve my blemished area too! If it was a little cheaper, I would probably make this my HG facial scrub.

 

(YAY) Theramed White Booster 2 in 1 Fluoride Toothpaste & Antibacterial Mouthwash

I have to give a heads up for the packaging! I love how handy this is and that it is good to bring for travelling as it is in a hard bottle and not burst somewhere in the baggage. It does really whiten up my teeth after brushing even though it's for a while. Happy enough.

 

(YAY) Solo Care Aqua All-in-one Solution

Gentle and moisturising solution for the eyes. Decent product.

 

(YAY) St Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead Control

Now, this definitely has salicylic acid and I love anything that contains that as it's good to prevent blemishes on my face. If you're not a big fan of crazy exfoliation, this is not for you. This is tough on the exfoliation factor and some users have mentioned about it being hurtful instead. For me, I like to gently scrub it on my face and it works fine for me. I feel that my face is being deeply cleansed with this.

 

(YAY) Kodomo Baby Powder

$1. Gentle powder. Great for everyday use. Smell soothing.

 

(NAH) Swisspers Cleansing Eye Make-up Remover Pads

I tried this out as it was $3 for a packet of 30 pads, that's like 10 cents for one pad! It claims to remove waterproof eye makeup and contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera. This has got to be the worse product ever. The pad is so thick and rough that it makes removing the makeup difficult and hurtful. Waterproof makeup does not get removed by this and the pad is not moisturised enough so it tugs at the skin around my eyes. Thank goodness this lousy product is affordable but no way should anyone get this to try at all.

 

P2 Comfort Drops Lens Lubricant

 

(YAY) Guardian Mini Mint Dental Floss

So cute and handy. It's one of those thing that you should bring it anywhere you go. I have helped many friends with this after a meal when they find something stuck in between their teeth. A life-saver indeed.

 

(NAH) Rainbow Nail Polish

I like to get Rainbow nail polishes but this colour just did not work for me. I need to layer a few layers to make the polish look opaque and this takes me more time than other polishes.

 

Refer to July Empties

Camay Chic Body Soap

Watsons 15 Vitamin C + Zinc Effervescent Tablets

The Face Shop Collagen Essential Masksheet

MBD Chocolate Truffle Sheet Mask

 

xoxo,

April