(YAY) Review: Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water Spray

 

It's been soooo long since I did a review on the current products I'm using.

 

Anyway, here's introducing Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water from Lush. I wanted to try their skincare products and this was the first product I ever picked up from Lush.

 

This is one of those very basic toning water you will find out there in the market. It is not harsh to your face and contains no preservatives. You can be sure that Lush products will not be harsh to your skin. I feel like this is a great refreshing spray and I use this everyday as a toner after a face wash.

 

Remember to take in a deep breath after spraying on your face because the smell just bring you out to sea and back again to calm you down.

 

xoxo,

April

Empties: September 2013

 

Hi everyone! It's been a crazy couple months for me. Just to give a quick update, I'm currently working at Lush Singapore and it's been busy busy busy. So since I'm working there, I'll try to do more review on Lush products since I'm trying new products from there.

 

Anyway, moving on, it's October already! So of course, here's my empties for September!

 

 

(YAY) Garfield Baby Wipes 100pcs

It has a slightly rough texture but I find that it removes makeup from my hands very effectively. This is my HG everytime I put on makeup and make a mess on my hands and table.

 

(YAY) ELF Booster in Sheer

Good if you want a sheer, light finishing powder.

 

(YAY) MBD Black Pearl Mask

This mask claims to brighten and whiten. I think it does brighten and moisturise, doubtful about the whitening part, or it might be that I do not use it frequently to see the results. But still, a happy girl because I'm a sucker for masks.

 

Daiso Natural Pack Black Peel Off Mask

 

(YAY) Biore Pore and Oil Clear Facial Foam with Micro Scrub 

Cheap and it works pretty well for me. Gentle on my face even with the scrub.

 

Lady Speed Stick in Shower Fresh

 

(YAY) Guardian Hydrating Face Mist

Works pretty much like its sibling; the nourishing face mist. However, I find this smells more pleasant. I like to use this to refresh my face after a wash or just to set my makeup. I think Guardian has discontinued its face mists though.

 

Guardian Nourishing Face Mist

 

(YAY) Opto-Pharm Buffelin Eye Drops

Definitely without a doubt a yes for me. A cheaper alternative than my previous P2 eye drop and works just as well. I'm a fan.

 

(YAY) Hello Kitty Raspberry 2 in 1 Shower Gel and Shampoo

Sweet raspberry scent. It makes my body AND my hair smell nice. This is a fun product to have!

 

Essence CoverStick in 01 Matt Sand

 

(YAY) Simply Active Deep Cleansing Facial Wipes 30pcs

This is suitable for all skin types and costs me like $1!! This is effective when use together a makeup cleansing product, and it makes my face feels refreshed. It does not remove makeup effectively alone, but again, for $1, it's no wonder. Overall, I'm still pretty happy with this product.

 

  

Refer to July Empties:

MBD Chocolate Truffle Sheet Mask  

 

Alright! So that's all for my September empties. Surprisingly, I'm pretty happy with the products I used up in Sept (:

 

 

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

Haul: NTUC

 

I always didn't think I will get beauty stuff from NTUC Fairprice as their products are pretty pricey and I'm also not a member, unlike Watsons where I can earn points. Anyway, these are pretty affordable, hence these purchases. Here's what I've got:

 

- Daily Defense Naturals Conditioner Revitalisant in Cherry Blossom

- Natures Organics Fruits Conditioner in Wild Berry

- Vagisil Feminine Powder

- A pack of 3 Kleenex Ultrasoft Vintage Soft Packs

- A pack of 4 Paseo Mini Wet Wipes

- Australian Creams Australian Tea Tree Oil Cream

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Lush

 

Yay I'm a happy girl! Yes, this is my first Lush haul ever! As it was GSS some time back, I decided to take advantage of the in-store promotions, and picked up these two products.

 

I got myself the Grease Lightning Spot Treatment and the Breath of Fresh Air Toner Water.

 

I think Lush products are so cool and good for you as they use fresh natural/organic ingredients. Can't wait to use these and get back for reviews!

 

Follow them on these social sites for amazing and fun updates!

 

Youtube

 

Facebook

 

Twitter

 

Blog

 

Instagram

 

Of course, if you are lazy to go to the stores at Wisma Atria or Suntec Shopping Mall to learn about all their products and make purchases, you are able to do it all at the convenience of your own home. Shipping are available for Singapore definitely as well as overseas orders!

 

http://www.lushsg.com/

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Value Shop

Again, collective haul! I love Value Shop very much! I like how I can get my daily essential products at low prices. Their prices are cheaper than anywhere else. If you have not check out your local Value Shops today, I highly recommend them to you.

 

- 3 R.E. Garfield 100 Baby Wipes that comes in a pack

- 3 Smart Clean 30 Anti Bacterial Wipes for hands and face cleaning

- 3 Schick Exacta 2 Razors in a pack 

- 2 Swipes Clean & Shine 24 Touch Screen Wipes

- 2 Simply Active 30 Deep Cleansing Facial Wipes

- Simply Active 30 Age Supreme Cleansing Facial Wipes with Vit C and Ginseng Extract 

 

- 2 SuperMax Shaving Foams for Sensitive Skin (for my legs) with tea tree oil, vit E and aloe vera

- 2 Dove Go Fresh Beauty Cream Washes Energise with grapefruit and lemongrass fragrance for hands as well as face

- Snake Brand Prickly Heat Colling Powder in Lavender

- 2 Glade Solid Air Fresheners in Fresh Berries

 

 

- Glade Solid Air Freshener in Crisp Waters

- 2 Biore Facial Foams Pore & Oil Clear with Micro Scrub

- Biore Facial Foam Pure Mild

- 2 Lady Speed Sticks in Wild Freesia

- Rexona Girl Music Fan

- 2 Lady Speed Sticks in Shower Fresh

- Lady Speed Stick in Powder Fresh

- 2 Nivea Anti Perspirant Extra Whitening

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Sasa

Check out my previous Sasa haul here!

 

 

This Sasa haul is pretty recent! Got these SkinLite masks for $1 each! Furthermore, each mask can be used for 2 separate treatments!

- 2 Oatmeal Anti-Stress Heat Therapy Masks

- 2 Clean & Bright Oxygen Bubble Mask in Blueberry

- 2 Clean & Bright Oxygen Bubble Mask in Peach

- 2 Mineral Purifying Dead Sea Mud Mask

- 2 Tea Tree Deep Cleansing Peel-off Mask

 

I got 2 Star Lash Lash Glue in Black because they simply work so well for me.

 

2 Maybelline Baby Lips Pink Glow in Pink Blast and Baby Pink.

 

2 SkinLite 30 Make-up Cleansing Tissues

 

2 Sasatinnie Ultimate Deep Repair Wheat Protein Hair Mask

 

Because good things come in pairs.

 

 

Then I got me some nail polishes because they were on sale! 2 Three Beauties Nail Lacquers in Iris Blue and Glitter Glitz, a Fuso Nail Enamel in in 90 (Mint Green), 2 Sasatinnie Super Dolly Fantasy Colour - Quick Dry in Q57 (Pastel Lilac) and a Sheer Turquoise Colour (no shade name or number) and 2 Eleanor Nail Enamels in ENP002 (Creamy White) and ENP052 (Sheer Golden Shimmery Off-White). I also got a box of 4 cute Sasa makeup sponges to try!

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Mustafa Shopping Centre

 

Another haul! Woah, I do haul a lot, I must admit. Anyway, these are the items I got over 3 trips to Mustafa.

 

Let's start from the left. 3 Alobon Invigorating Colors Luxurious Shining Effect Duo Eyeshadows in 07, 17 and 22. I heard of these from other makeup junkies and they use these as blushes and bronzer.

 

Then a Constance Carroll Quick Stroke Eyeliner in Black, a SilkyGirl Fruitti Sunshine Cheer Trio Lipbalm in SPF 15, a Vineyard Collection Grapes Lipbalm in SPF 15, a Alobon Perfect Lipstick in 304, Constance Carroll Shimmer Glimmer Shimmering Powder in 3 Pink Shimmer for face, cheeks and eyes.

 

I got 3 black mascaras from Constance Carroll! A Mega Volume Waterproof Mascara, a Lots of Lashes Mascara and a Curling Mascara. I decided to get masks from Freeman, its Facial Anti-Stress Mask with Dead Sea Minerals and a Beutisa Whitening Firming Clay Mask with Vitamin E for all skin types.

 

For the last 2 products, I got the Theramed White Booster for whiter teeth for important occasion where I need a nice set of teeth to show and a package consisting of 2 Simple Pure Soap for Sensitive Skin.

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Pure Beauty from Watsons

 

Just about one month ago, there was a Pure Beauty sale in Watsons, with each of the product in this line selling for $5. I knew it was a good chance to buy some skincare from Korea for $5. I bought 1 bottle of Perfect Cleansing Oil, 2 bottles of Perfect Cleansing Water (I'm using one currently), a Super Brightening Eye Gel, 2 Youth Restore Eye Cream with Black Pearl (I gave one away) and 2 Youth Restore Essence with Black Pearl.

 

I have started using the Perfect Cleansing Water for quite awhile. In fact, it's in my list of products I'm using currently. I will be giving you a review of it very soon. Stay tuned.

 

xoxo,

April

(NAH) Review: Avene Thermal Spring Water

 

As I have finished my Avene Thermal Spring Water up, I decide I will do a review for you all.

 

My friends told me this is good but I beg to differ. It just feels like water to me. After using the whole bottle, I don't feel that my skin has improved or seen any visible results from using it.

 

Also, it does not moisturise my face. I think for a $10 spray bottle, I would expect something from it but it did not give it to me.

 

I still prefer my Guardian Nourishing Face Mist.When I'm done with it, I will move on to try other face mists.

 

xoxo,

April

(NAH) Review: ELF Zit Zapper

 

This ELF Zit Zapper did not leave a lasting impression on me. I feel that it did nothing for my blemishes. I wanted to try this out as it contained witch hazel, tea tree oil and salicylic acid. All of my favourite ingredients I want in a skincare product

 

Furthermore, I felt that the roll-on ball is very unhygienic. As the ball moves around, it's very hard to clean the area that came in contact with my bacteria-filled pimples before it turns crazily around.

 

I have found my holy grail for treating my blemishes, which is the Mentholatum Sealing Jell. This, just pales in comparison.  

 

 

xoxo,

April

(NAH) Review: Biotherm Aquasource Non-stop Oligo-thermal Cream for Intense Moisturization for Normal/Combination Skin

 

I have 3 of these Biotherm Aquasource Moisturiser and I'm onto my second tube. I feel that this works as a very basic moisturiser for my combination skin.

 

Sometimes upon application, it does irritates my skin after awhile. My skin gets itchy or gets little oil bubbles. I notice that I don't always have these problems though.

 

For its price, I think there are so many moisturisers out there for me to try which are cheaper and perform better.

 

Since these are small tubes, once I'm done with these, I'll never re-purchase them.

 

xoxo,

April

Haul: Taiwan Trip 2011

 

As this trip consists of 5 guys and 2 girls (including me), it's hard to look more into beauty products because I wanna do activities that allow us all to do together. That being said, let's get started on the small haul I got from Taiwan!

 

The first beauty product that first came to my mind when I decided to go on a trip to Taiwan is My Beauty Diary Masks. Since there were so many different types to try, why not get a box containing all the different types!

 

Next I came across the travel sized tubes of the Maybelline Pure Mineral 8 in 1 Skin Transformer BB Cream in SPF 26. It was about 1SGD and buy 1 get 1 free. Oh yeah, picked it up of course

 

Ok, Heme skincare for 4SGD each? Hell yeah!

Green - Pore Perfect Refining Night Jelly

Purple - Sparkling Diamond Instant Lift & Contour Firming Night Jelly

Blue - Snow Lucent Whitening Night Jelly

Pink - 24hr Hydrating Detox-White Night Jelly

 

The surprising thing is that Taiwan's 7-Eleven sells quite a variety of beauty products unlike our local ones. All the above can be found at their 7-Eleven stores!

 

Then I dragged my girlfriend into a 2-level store near Xi Men Ding, while the guys went to watch movie. The first floor sells beauty products while the second floor sells products like food, clothes and etc. I think I stayed on the first floor easily for more than an hour.

 

I got myself this Berry Kiss Victoria's Secret Body Mist with notes of Wild Raspberry, Praline and Rose. It's about the same price as Singapore but I've never come across this scent at our local VS stores.

 

The two Skin79 BB products came in a set. The middle one is The Oriental Smooth Sun BB Pact in SPF 25 PA++, while the other one is the Dream Girls BB in SPF 30 PA++.

 

xoxo,

April

(YAY) Review: Monistat Chafing Relief Powder Gel

 

A face primer/makeup base helps your makeup to last longer, especially when you have a long day ahead of you and you want your makeup to look like it did when you first put it on.

 

This is my current favourite face primer from Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel. Yes, this was highly raved and was most of the beauty guru's holy grail, so I knew I had to try it out too.

 

I love how it feels like I'm putting powder that glides onto my face. Since it's fragrance free, I don't have to worry whether I will like the scent or not. It holds my makeup well. I apply this after my sunscreen/moisturiser and before my foundation. It creates a smooth base for my foundation application, making it easy for me to spread my foundation and evenly cover my face.

 

I double-duty this little fella by applying this on my intimate areas where my panties will sometimes irritates my skin. It works in preventing chafing too! Definitely recommend this. 

 

No matter how much I like this, I've to point out that this works more for liquid foundation, I feel that when I apply powder foundation over the primer, it kinda have these dried out primer particles falling out. Thus, if you are a powder foundation person, you might wanna re-consider this.

 

xoxo,

April

(NAH) Review: Daiso Black Peel-off Mask

 

Ok, here's another product from Daiso (don't mind the dirty packaging as it has been with me for quite awhile). It's a peel off black mask made in Korea. It's said to remove blackheads/impurities and dead skin.

 

For me, it dries quick and does remove my blackheads but not all. Personally, I feel that it removes more of my facial hairs than my blackheads on the area where the mask is applied. I guess it's more suitable for people who wants to have their facial hairs remove once in awhile. Beware of the stinging feeling when you peel off the mask together with your facial hairs!

 

For $2, it's decent to try this out. It does not break me out or irritates my skin. However, since I do not want my facial hairs to be removed as the more your remove, the more it grows back after some time, I think this product is unsuitable for me. For people like me who just wants to remove blackheads, I recommend going for nose strips instead!

 

xoxo,

April

(YAY) Review: Guardian Nourishing Face Mist

 

The last time I went to look for this in the hope of getting one more, I could no longer find it. But I'm gonna review it anyway (:

 

I only have a problem with its scent, especially when I first spray it onto my face. I find that the scent is overwhelming for me. However, the smell does dissipates away after awhile.

 

I like this Guardian Nourishing Face Mist as it is very moisturising. I have been using the Avene Thermal Spring Water before trying this and I find that this is way moisturising than the Avene one. Furthermore, I decided to use this as my makeup setting spray and guess what? It works! I spray this product on after my face makeup but before my eye makeup. It sets my makeup and moisturises my face, and also helps the oil control on my face.

 

Too bad for me, I'm halfway done with this product and looks like I have to look for another face mist to try.

 

xoxo,

April

(YAY) Review: Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser SPF 15

 

 

From the previous post, I mentioned that I like having a luminous/brightening sheen on my face. This Stila Illuminating Tinted Moisturiser gives me give that finish I want. It's moisturising and easy to blend. Wearing it alone does make my face look oily so lightly dusting over with my finishing powder helps to make it matt yet still have that brightening effect that looks natural.

 

However, this is not a product to give you a good coverage, the sheer coverage only helps me to even out my skintone. I will need to go in further with my concealer. Also, I prefer to use this in the late afternoons when the sun is setting or at nights. I usually wear SPF 30 or higher in the day and anything less than SPF 30 later in the day to better protect my skin.

 

xoxo,

April

(NAH) Review: Skin79 Shiny Pearl Water Drop BB cream

 

 

Who knew I could hate a BB cream so much as this Skin79 Shiny Pearl Water Drop BB Cream?

1) It has no sun protection for my face

2) Crazy hard to blend, I had to use moisturiser to make the process more tolerable

3) Way too fair for my skin, makes me look sick (although I'm quite fair with a ZA shade of 20-21)

4) Chunk of silver glitters (shown in the left picture, the white stuff is the chunk of glitters. I've to blend thoroughly to make sure they spread nicely

5) After blending, my face looks quite ridiculous. I love it when a product gives me a luminous/brightening sheen but this makes my face shimmering like someone just threw silver shimmers on my face. Oh dear.

6) It will never be a wise choice to wear this on a day out. Probably on nights when you wanna party.

7) Does not give a good coverage

 

Currently, I'm balls enough to just wear this on areas where I wanna highlight my face. I think I look ridiculous when I apply this on my whole face. As it is hard to blend, I use it together with a bit of my moisturiser. This product is highly not recommended.

 

xoxo,

April

(YAY) Review: Banana Boat Ultra Protect Faces Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

 

This is my holy grail. I got this Banana Boat Ultra Protect Faces specially to protect my face. It's a well-known brand for producing products like sun screen, tanning lotions, self-tanners and gel to relieve sunburns. It's affordable, easily found at any beauty stores and it works!

 

One thing I have to point out is that this is not suitable for sensitive skin. When I tried it the first time, it stung my face badly and it still does, slightly. However, I love that it contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. It does not break me out, in fact, I feel that after using it, my skin improved; wounds heal faster. It also blends easily and leaves no white cast on my face.

 

I felt that the pros outweighs the cons so much more so I will still continue to use it. I have another backup waiting for me!

 

xoxo,

April

(YAY) Review: The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF 30

 

Do you know that sun rays is the cause for ageing skin and 90% of our wrinkles? Well, now you know and that's what leads me to the topic which I will be talking about today; sunscreen. It protects your skin from those harmful effects and when I'm looking for a sunscreen, I will always try to look for something that can provide me UVA and UVB protection.

 

Here's one of the sunscreens that I've been using recently on my face and I absolutely love it. The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser smells so nice of orangey/citrus scent. Although this is a moisturiser, I use this as a sunscreen when I'm heading out and about. It is so moisturising, easy to blend and absorb, and does not leave a white cast on my face. It does not irritates me nor break me out. I also love that it has Vitamin C because it brightens up my skin and heals any wounds on my face faster.

 

One thing that bothers me is the price. It's in a smaller bottle compared to my other normal sunscreen and cost about twice as much. Lucky for me, I got this for 10 bucks instead of the original price shown.

 

xoxo,

April