Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese. Show all posts

Monday, May 23, 2011

Fueki Body Cream Review

Long ago I made a haul but didn't immediately use some of the products I had hauled because I wanted to finish ones that were already opened.

I bought Fueki Body Cream of SaSa because the packaging was extremely cute!!! 
The lid is his hat ^_^
Also comes with a spatula to reduce bacteria transfer.

Here's what SaSa says about Fueki Body Cream
description
Fueki Body Cream is enriched with horse oil which helps relieve dehydrated skin and provide enough moisture to maintain supple and healthy skin. Since horse oil is similar to human lipid structure, its compatibility is better than any other nourishment agent, hence fast absorption can be achieved without feeling greasy. It effectively prevents chapped skin or enhances healing in minor cuts. 

It’s a must-have moisturizing treatment for your body.

how to use it
Take appropriate amount and spread evenly across body part. Massage until complete absorption. 

ingredients
Potent ingredient: Glycyrrhetinic Acid 
Moisturizing ingredients: Shea Butter, Horse Oil, Aloe, Starch, Squalene 


The Product was easily absorbed and I believe there is no scent to it. I use it as a hand cream but it can be used all over the body. I had dry cracks on my hand because I work with a lot of water. When I used this by hands were starting to improve and heal.

Pros
Moisturising
easily absorbed
no greasy feeling
cute packaging
good for kids as well

Cons
hard to get, SaSa and Cosme-de supply it


Tuesday, April 12, 2011

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

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Kose Cosmagic Sweet Deco Cheek, Peach Pink Review

Kose's Cosmagic Sweet Deco Cheek has been heavily featured in popular Gyaru magazine Popteen. 

I got mine from my BonjourHK haul. I chose 02 Peach Pink but there is 01 Strawberry Pink available as well. 

Comes with blush, lid, brush and novel feathery applicator which I think is kinda useless as it doesn't really pick up the blush well.

There are instructions that come with the packaging on the different ways to apply the blush.

The heart shaped template is attached to the packaging which needs to be cut off. Took me a while to locate it -_-"

The heart is a creme blush, the bottom two colours are powdered blush. The lightest pink is a good highlighter. 
  • To apply the creme blush simply use fingertips to melt the blush and pat it along the cheeks
  • Then begin to evenly spread out onto cheek bones
  • Use the darker pink powder to seal in the creme blush and apply it around the cheeks to create dimension
  • Highlight nose and upper cheek area 
The lid is quite thick adding unnecessary bulk and weight to your handbag if you carry it around, otherwise it's super cute and girly and makes it look like a crystal

Swatches on paper
Left to right: Creme blush (love heart), dark pink powder, light pink powder (highlighter)

Swatched on arm
Left to right: Creme blush (love heart), dark pink powder, light pink powder (highlighter)

This is what it looks like on me. On camera the colours are kinda washed out, it looks a bit pinker in person. However, this blush definitely gives you the cute pink cheeks that most gyaru gals have. 

In my honest opinion this blush is kinda hard and awkward to apply. The blush brush supplied is rubbish. I used a normal blusher brush to apply the powder and it's hard to pick up the individual colours. Also the highlighter powder is much much easier to pick up and usually gets swiped along the way when aiming for the darker pink blush powder. The creme blush doesn't melt too easily on the finger tips. 

I don't think I would re-purchase this as there are many other blushes on the market around the same price but much easier to apply. Canmake creme blush is definitely better than the creme blush in this one and is a third of the price of this. 

Pros: 
Good pigmentation
Gives nice pink blushy cheeks
The lightest pink colour is a very good highlighter
Achieves the Gyaru look

Cons:
 Hard and awkward to apply
Hard to get outside of Asia
So many varied prices online
Bulky if carrying around in makeup pouch
The brushes supplied aren't good
Creme blush not too fantastic

Sunday, October 24, 2010

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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Thursday, October 21, 2010

Canmake Haul and some Japanese Magazines

Enter My Giveaway!! Simply follow ^_^


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 ^_^

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

anniversary, shopping haul and a giveaway I'm entering

Hello! How is everyone?
A week or so ago I had my anniversary with my boyfriend. We spent the day shopping and having lunch. Just something relaxed and not too hectic. Japanese was the menu =] yum!! We went to a place called "pepper lunch" close to Town Hall station in the city. They serve the food on hot plates and it's sizzling when it arrives on your table. I've walked passed this place for many years but never went in.



I chose the Waygu beef because I've never had proper Waygu beef before. It was very tender and delicious. Not much seasoning needs to go into this meat to make it very delicious. 


Boyfriend chose Salmon and Chicken. Very very nice =] The chicken is fully cooked before it arrives to you because chicken has to be well done or you'll get food poisoning =(

The bad thing about this place is that it gives you so many bean sprouts, needs more beans instead. But overall I think I'd rate it a 3/5

For our anniversary he got me a Gucci tote ^_^ I know they are very expensive but I never got a 21st birthday present from him, or several months worth of anniversary gifts. So it kinda makes up for it. I think it's worth it because I'd use it everyday for uni and it fits my laptop. 



On to shopping...I'm kinda a cheapo when it comes to clothes. Don't normally follow trends and usually wait for sales (I'm a Sales hunter and love a good bargain ^_^). Handbags are different because I'm obsessed with them…

So here's what I hauled for clothes last month:


Sportsgirl cropped jumper (got it for half price AUD$40)
I bought it in the Large size because I wanted it to go down to my hips and be very loose and baggy. If you buy it in your normal size it should go down to our waist and be more fitted. 

Chica Booti grey and pink polka dot top (on sale for AUD$9.99)

Chica Booti Grey Shirt (was $24.99, got it for AUD$9.99)

Gotta Love Sales ^_^

Currently I'm entering this competition for a blog I follow. It's a 100+ followers giveaway. I think if I achieve a certain follower mark I'll do a giveaway aswell =]

She is so pretty… =]