iherb haul

This is my second iherb purchase. My first purchase was some real techniques brushes. I'm trialling them now so look out for a review.

I love the packaging of iherb. Although not presentable it's environmentally concious. Something I have a slight passion for.

 

Box is 100% post consumer recycled cardboard. The 'filler' is probably recycled brown paper. I really like this compared to SaSa and BonjourHK because they use those pesky foam peanuts which is not recyclable or biodegradable. I've once ordered a single NARS blush from SaSa and I had to dig out an entire box full of peanuts to get to my blush.

 

I love how they use egg carton paper for the large bottles compared to plastic bubble wrap. Good for the environment. The carton can be easily recycled or pour some potting mix into it and grow some herbs.*End Enviroment talk*

 

Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner

 

Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Serum and Cream, NOW Lutein Ester (pills to support eye health)

Look out for these future reviews. I'll need some time to trial them. Lately I feel that SKII and Vitacreme B12 is not working that well for me, or my skin has become too adjusted and therefore little effect. 

If Anyone is interested in getting some organic things from iherb they have $10 of the first order of $10 or $5 off smaller orders. Shipping is cheap too =)

http://www.iherb.com

use code: RSM185

*non-sponsored post* I'm just a bit of a green geek 8)

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 =)

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

New Hat and the BEST skincare products I've used

It's been a while. I've had mid-semester exams for the past week. So tired from it and I have an assignment due tomorrow =( life is so hard…lol
Anyways I went for a little bit of shopping today and saw this straw hat. I've always wanted one like the gyaru girls. I love the vintage fashion style right now. So soft, elegant and romantic. 

Following are the items I use everyday. They are on my favourites list.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

I use this after I tone which allows this to absorb better into my skin. This product is DEFINITELY worth the money. Makes my really really soft and supple and makes my moisturiser absorb better into my skin. 

SK-II Signs Eye Cream

Worth the money as well. I hardly ever have eye bags now  ^_^  and I have a bad sleeping pattern as well. Also my eyes under eyes aren't as dark as they use to be. Even though I'm only in my early twenties I'm trying to prevent wrinkly eyes as Asians get the worse wrinkling around their eyes in old age because we have more delicate skin around our eyes.  

Burt's Bees Replenishing Lip Balm

Best lip balm ever! I've tried so many other brands and this one is very moisturising. 

Vitacreme B12

I got these for heaps cheap ($12USD) I've read so many positive reviews on this and I have to agree with them. I have really dry skin. If I don't moisturise I'll have dry flaky patches…i know…eww. But this product is extremely moisturising. It makes my skin soft and supple. Also it has anti-wrinkle which is very important as I want to stay looking young. It does smell a bit funky but the smell goes away which is fine. I also ordered 4 boxes =)  The bad thing is that the expiry is 6 months after opening. 

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturiser SPF15

Before Vitacreme B12 I use to use this. I still do but only during the day as it has SPF. Also I use this under make up. This product keeps my skin moisturised for the WHOLE day. I think it's also worth the money as it's 125ml which takes a while for me to finish. It would definitely last me a year or more.