Autumn Cleaning

Since it's Easter break I have some time to do a bit of cleaning. I'm throwing out all the old/expired/used up products I have. Trust me some of theses thing are over 5 years old! I'm a hoarder but I've been slowly getting better over the years. My new years resolution was to use up anything I had, then I was allowed to buy a new one. These are all the beauty related things I'm throwing out. I'll do a mini review on some of the items.

L-R: Kiehl's Acai Damage Correcting Moisturiser, Skin79 Gold BB cream, Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream in 21, L'Oreal Derma Genesis Pore Minimising Moisturiser, Kiehl's Acai Damage Protecting Toning Mist

Kiehl's Moisturiser: Initial use of this product was good but as months went along it started to sting my skin so i stop using it. I ended up using it as an expensive hand cream. 

Skin 79 BB Cream: I'm on to a second bottle now. I don't like the grey cast it has but it eventually oxidises overtime to better suit your skin tone. I do get some break outs on the odd occasions. 

Missha BB Cream: This BB cream is really good as well. Not as grey as the Skin79 one. It's not as moisturising as the Skin79 one but it works well overall. I like that it has a higher spf so it's better on sunny days out. 

L'Oreal moisturiser: I quite like this moturiser. Good for dry skin. I did notice that my pores were minimised but I didn't like the smell!

Kiehl's toning mist: HATE this! I'm throwing it out and the bottle is 95% full. It stung my skin. 

L-R: (All Mascaras) Maybelline sky high curves waterproof, Benefit get bent, Maybelline Great Lash in Royal Blue, Lancome Hypnose waterproof, Lancome Fatale, Lancome Hypnose, Dolly Wink liquid eyeliner. 

I'm throwing out the Maybelline mascaras because they are over 5 years old! The Benefit mascara came free with a magazine I bought years ago, I did try it back then, it was a curling mascara but didn't really hold a curl well. 

Lancome Hypnose Waterproof: Great volumising mascara and holds a curl well. It does smudge slightly. Hard to remove =(

Lancome Fatale: A tri-comb mascara that's meant to volumise dramatically. This was very clumpy and weighed my lashed down a lot. I think it was discontinued long ago, it wasn't available for very long either. Did not really like this one much. 

Lancome Hypnose: One of my favourite high end mascaras. Hypnose volumises my lashes well and makes them more noticeable. However, it smudges and weighs down a curl. I've purchased this several times but I've used better mascaras for less than half of this one. 

Dolly Wink eyeliner: I get great control with this liquid liner, lines come out really thin but it sometimes rubs off for me because I have extremely oily eyelids. I'm currently onto a second one though in the hot pink packaging because it was only $1 extra with the Dolly Wink Mascara.

I'm also throwing these primers out, I bought them 3 years ago in Hong Kong. The Kate one performs better than the Shiseido dramatical eyes. However, with the popularity off false lashes now there is not need for primer, plus it's a more lengthy process applying these.

Looks like I've thrown away a lot of mascaras but they were all bought over a 5 year period. I've also got some un-opened ones waiting to be used and some half used ones. 

L-R: (All unopened) Canmake Gokubuto, Dolly Wink Long mascara, Ettusais BI-TA-BA volume mascara

L-R: (Half Used) Kiss Me Long and Curl mascara, Deja Vu Fibre Wig, Canmake Gokunobi. 

Canmake Gokubuto: This one is my second one, I got introduced to this when my friend from Japan sent it in a package, great overall mascara (it's a volumising mascara), washes off easily with warm water. One of my favourites.

Kiss Me Long and Curl: Gives great definition to lashes and holds a curl well but it's so hard to remove!

Deja Vu Fibre Wig: Noticeable fibres but this one does not wow me at all. Little definition, literally no lengthening and fibres get into my eyes!! (Irritating =( ) Does not live up to its hype.

Canmake Gokunobi: Similar to Fibre wig, there are noticable fibres but it doesn't really lengthen, only defines an does not hold a curl.

Enjoy your Easter everyone, let me know if you wan't any more opinions of some of the things =)

Japanese goodies =]

Hey ladies


I'm gonna do a proper post now...it's not a haul post because it's all gifts =D
A while ago my friend from Japan came over to Australia for a week holiday. I hadn't seen her in nearly 4 years!!


So while she was here I took her around Sydney etc.

This is us at Hurricanes Grill and Bar Harbourside.

Me left, her right

Following are some goodies she brought over:

Fabric, her mother thought I was still into sewing, I'm on and off but I always admire Japanese fabrics because the patterns are always so beautiful. 

ViVi magazine and Sweet =]

She also brought some lollies (all gone =P), Japanese Tea and some other random knickknacks. 

It was so sad to see her go after only one week =(

but my friends and I got her a pandora bracelet

I got her a kangaroo because that's the "Aussiest"thing they have in their collection

Also got her some lucas paw paw ointment, box full of lush bath bombs and dream cream which I think is the best all over body moisturiser. Also gave her a benefit bad gal mascara. 

After she left I got a package from her =]

She sent lots and lots of these. Best lollies ever!

Some flavoured gummies (they're not really sour despite the name)

Jill Stuart goodies =D

Inside each small bag was the Fruit Lip Balm in 02 Tint

It's so beautiful!!

Taste and smell is not that great...Juicy Fruits by Lancome are my top pick for flavoured lip gloss

And in the big bag was my lusted after perfume!!!

The bottle is just gorgeous!!

This was the only thing 1 of the 2 things I requested from her

Canmake Cheek Gradation in 02

Cure Natural Aqua Gel!! I've wanted this for ages but didn't want to pay the inflated prices online

Ahhhhhh sooooo happy! =]

Coming soon I will post my review on the Gel 

see you guys soon xo

Canmake Nudy Glow Lipgloss Swatches

Hey all! Hope the Christmas rush hasn't been too unpleasant for everyone. I have a review on one of the Canmake lip glosses I got ages ago. Sorry I haven't been doing lots of reviews lately =( 

I'm reviewing the Canmake Nudy Glow gloss in 06 peach milk. This one gives off a very nude hue with a very glossy result. Absolutely love this shade. 

 Bare Lips

 Above: With Flash

 Above: Without Flash indoors

 Above: I have the Canmake Lip Concealer on in the lightest shade

 Above: Lip concealer and the lip gloss on top (indoor without flash) 

 Above: Lip concealer and the lip gloss on top with flash

Pros: Nice opaque finish

Decent Moisturisation

Nice Nude result

Good Price

Good Quality

Cons: Hard to get

Can have a streaky finish if not applied neatly

Not too much a fan of the brush applicator wand. I reckon sponge tips are better

Lips need to be well exfoliated for a good result

Overall I reckon this is a good product given it's price. I think it's 600 yen so would be roughly $7~8 which is good price for lip gloss in Australia....Dior and Chanel glosses are $45 to $50 AUD here!! =(

On another note I would recommend Rimmel's Vinyl Gloss...they are great quality for the price with good opaque finish with a better applicator and finish, however, it's not as long lasting as the Canmake lip gloss.

Also watched Megamind in 3D today =]

It's pretty good. Would recommend to take little cousins out for a school holiday treat 

Canmake Melty Nude Lipstick Swatches

Today I'm depressed =( I studied so hard for my exams but I think I failed, hence my absence from blogspot. But... I'm posting today to cheer me up a bit =]


Awhile ago I took 'swatches' for the Canmake Melty Nude lipsticks. This is what they look on me (sorry I have a bit of baby hairs on my upper lip...didn't have foundation on...plus I don't have photoshop to blur it =P. lol)

Bare Lips

Baby Pink

Creamy Nude

Baby Beige

Realistically Baby Beige is lighter than creamy nude.

Pro: Nice Colours

Affordable

Slight Moisturisation

Cons: Actual lipstick came out of the packaging =(

Hard to get outside of Asia

Canmake Gradation Wink Review

Canmake released some new eyeshadows not long ago called Gradation Wink. It's meant to be really easy to use simply by dragging your finger across it and transferring it to your lids. They have a pearly iridescent finish with glitter added. There are 4 palettes to choose from. 

I stole this off the english Canmake Site =P

Apply in an instant using your fingertips, making it simple to create natural-looking eye make-up with a subtle graduation of shade ☆


A combination of three must-have shades for the perfect color gradation!

Just by applying the three shades as they are, you can achieve a perfectly well-defined gaze with depth!
● High-color: Creates a shade the same color as it appears in the palette with just one application ☆
The moist powder containing squalane (moisturizing agent) clings to your lids, making the color last longer! It won’t dull, either!
● Sheen & lamé: Features a soft texture like satin, pearl particles for luster and twinkling lamé particles. For an elegant, beautiful finish ☆

I got 2 of the palettes. The left is Strawberry Tart and the right is Chocolate Millefeuille.

Strawberry Tart

Chocolate Millefeuille

These palettes are really nice and the colour pay-off is not too bold - so it's wearble. However, it has too much glitter for my liking so it would be a suitable palette for night time use - that's just my preference. But the colours can be used individually as well which makes these palettes very practical. the centre colours are very good to use by themselves. 

When I swiped these on my eyelid the line colour which is the bottom one doesn't show up too much - maybe that might just be my eyelid but a small eyeshadow brush can be used to correct this. 

Pros: Good pigmentation

smooth and blendable

easy to use

convienent packaging

affordable

Cons: hard to get outside asia

too much glitter

needs extra layering to achieve darker colours if you use just a single finger swipe

the line colour is hard to apply if you use the swipe method

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Canmake Haul and some Japanese Magazines

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Today I went to the airport to pick my friend up who went to Japan...EPIC-EST FAIL! I was a tad late but he didn't wait =( also he had no phone and my phone battery eventually died. So for over 2 hours I drove around and walked around the airport searching for him...then I gave up and rushed home. I charged my phone and immediately called his home...phew...he got home safe...POINT...make sure things are well organised and be prepared for "what ifs" when you go pick up a friend from the airport when their phone is broken T_T


But anyways...he got me lots of Canmake goodies ^_^ and 2 of my favourite magazines...ViVi and CanCam!! CanCam is my style...very soft and elegant fashion. I love the make-up in both ViVi and CanCam because they aren't as over the top as Ranzuki and Popteen. But he got me Popteen too...just that he was over the weight limit and needed to post it. 

November Issue of ViVi came with free Snidel bag. Its black faux fur with a golden chain.

November Issue of CanCam came with Anteprima Misto B5 sized bag...not too sure what to use it for.

All the make up I chose are from Canmake

 Lycee Eye Drops and Lycee Eye Wash. My eyes are always irritated ='(

Also got some super cute Hello Kitty stationery (^-^)v

Left to Right: Lip Concealer in 01, Nudy Glow Lip Glosses in 02 Strawberry Whip/06 Peach Milk/05 Honey Latte, Melty Nude Lipsticks in 03 Baby Pink/02 Creamy Nude/01 Baby Beige

GOKUBUTO mascara, Cream Cheek in 07 Coral Orange, I also asked for 08 Marshmallow Pink but it SOLD OUT =(

 Canmake Eyeshadow Base

"NEW" Gradation Wink in 02 Chocolate Millefeuille (top colour) and 03 Strawberry Tart

Will Do a Review on it soon! I'm so excited to experiment and I have an engagement soon ^_^

Package

A while ago I asked my friend from Japan to send me some Rohto Lycee eye drops because they are sold for inflated prices online :(


Here is what she sent me (thank you so much M)

Above: ViVi magazines, Rohto Lycee eye drops, starbucks tumbler <3, Japanese cosmetics


Below: (Clockwise) Shiseido "Perfect Whip" cleansing oil and cleansing foam - I haven't opened these yet as I haven't used up my current cleanser or cleansing oil, Candy Doll Lip gloss - this has a spatula applicator and can be used by itself or on top of lip concealer for a more nudy pink finish, Ettusais Lip essence - I think it's a moisturising lip gloss but I haven't opened it yet, CANMAKE "Four Shiny Eyes"  eyeshadow pallet in 09, CANMAKE "Cheek Gradation" blusher in 05, BI-TA-BU Volume Mascara (gold mascara tube), CANMAKE Gokunobi mascara - apparently this is meant to be a lengthening mascara and goes well with false lashes, Kiss Me Length and Curl Mascara - this was awarded Japans no.1 mascara and is quite inexpensive over there, Kiss Me Mascara Remover (light pink tube)

I will do a proper review on the products I haven't opened. I'm really tempted to open them but I already have 4 mascaras that are opened and 4 lip glosses opened. Make up should not be kept for a long time as bacteria can grow on the applicator…

Do you guys own any of these products?