Finished Products in December 2010

This is a super late post since it's already mid January, but better be late than never right? So, here you go!

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer/Body Lotion

I have had this body lotion for a long time! I don't know what I was thinking to get this big bottle of body lotion, it's really taking me forever to finish it but I did finish it anyway :D. This body lotion is super moisturizing and it really moisturizes my super dry legs and arms, but it leaves a sticky residue on my skin and on humid weather, my skin becomes greasy because of this lotion, so I can never apply this lotion at daytime, only at night. I'll probably repurchase this but not in a big bottle anymore!

L'Occitane Green Tea Hand Cream

When I first got this hand cream, I really liked he green tea scent, I thought the scent was really nice but as time goes by, I feel the scent is too artificial, it's not like the green tea scent that I always like. Nevertheless, I still like this hand cream as it's pretty moisturizing and leaves my hand soft. I'll consider repurchase but not with this scent anymore!

BeautyMaker Perfect Lip Serum SPF 11

This lip serum has a light pink color but when applied, it sinks on lips and the color becomes barely noticed. I can't really describe the scent but I don't like it, the fragrance is pretty strong and I can still smell even after I apply it for a while. Though, it does moisturize and soften my lips and I love the fact that it has SPF. Not considering to repurchase since I don't like the scent.

Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum

Believe it or not, this is my first eye product. I know I'm really late and I super regret it now, I never really took care of my eyes and I can see some fine lines under my eyes now *sob*. That's why I really need to make it right, I won't miss a day without applying eye cream now! Okay, back to this eye serum, even though it does hydrate my eyes area a bit (yap, only a bit), it doesn't really have any lifting effect. So, no repurchase for this! Still on the search for my perfect eye cream!

Till next time!

Finished Products in July 2010

It's my first post on finished products, that's because I'm really slow in finishing beauty stuffs. But in the month of July, I've finally finished some products and I'm proud of myself for that :D. Hopefully from now on I'll be able to finish at least one or two products in a month!

Korres Body Butter in Fig

I got this body butter since last year from Nic. I only used it when I travel since the size isn't that big. It's really moisturizing and it does reduce the dry patches on my skin. But I'm not too fond of the scent, it reminds me of some kind of herbs.

BeautyMaker Anti-Shine Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel

I've done a review about this product here and I still stand by the review, it doesn't have any oil control on my skin. I'm glad I could finish it though..

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clearing Moisturizer

I've also reviewed this here. This moisturizer was finished on time and I'm trying a new skincare which I'll review soon.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Night Cream

I got this night cream in sample size. I didn't use it on my face though cause I'm afraid that it's too rich for my oily skin so I used it on my neck instead. And I find it's pretty great cause I notice that my necklines are less visible now :D.

Till next time!

Review: BeautyMaker Anti-Shine Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel

I got BeautyMaker Anti-Shine Deep Cleansing Foaming Gel from a swap with Karen (Sizbelle). I've been using this cleanser for one month and I think it's time to do a review for it.

Function (from http://www.payeasy.com.tw/BeautyMaker/ in Mandarin) :
Remove shine and prevent acne.

Who:
People with oily skin and need deep cleansing.

Ingredients:
My thought:

I was attracted to this product for what it claims, remove shine and prevent acne. It has a nice citrus scent which I like. Although it says it's a foaming gel, it doesn't really have any foam. When I first use it, I feel it doesn't cleanse my skin thoroughly cause it doesn't feel squeaky clean afterward and that makes me think that it doesn't deep cleanse. But after the second use, I begin to like it cause although my skin doesn't feel like squeaky clean, I can feel that there is no trace of oiliness on my skin anymore. So in this point, it does remove shine but... yeah, there is a but... my skin is still as oily as before, no oil control. But the bright side is it doesn't make me breakout. Guess the prevent acne function is good too although it doesn't clear my current acne. Overall, it's a pretty good cleanser but any cleanser will do the job too.

Pros:
- Affordable (TWD280=USD9)
- Remove Shine
- No breakout

Cons:
- Not available locally
- No oil control
- No deep cleansing

Rating: 3/5

Repurchase: No (like I said, any cleanser will do the job)

Swap & Secret Santa's Packages

Swap with Nicola

Nic and me decided to do a swap months ago. when i said i wanted to let go my Peach Sake Pore Serum on one of my post, Nic told me she's interested with it and asked me to tell her if i decided to sell it or swap it. so, as you all know i decided the latter one :). I've got her package since last month but she just got mine today. i was waiting her to receive the package before posting this. So, here you go!

These are what i asked for:

Ecotools Brush Set, Urban Decay Trifecta, Smashbox Lip Gloss, Anna Sui Liquid Eyeliner and Smashbox Lipstick.

and the extras she gave me!

isn't the pouch cute? and the scented pen too! :D

i really love everything i got from her. the UD eyeliner, Smasbox Lipstick, Wet n Wild Blush etc. i use them most of the time when i go out now. Thank you so much Nic! it's a pleasure to do my first swap with one of my favorite blogger, ever! :)

Swap with Karen (Sizbelle)

i told Karen i was interested with some of BeautyMaker stuffs when she said she could easily get them. and remember that my sister went to HK? i asked Karen what stuffs are the must-buy in HK as she just went there not long ago too. She helped me a lot with the list and she also asked if she could tag along with a few stuffs she forgot to get in HK. of course i said Yes! so i suggested to do a swap instead.

what i asked for:

BeautyMaker Deep Cleansing Gel, BeautyMaker BB Mineral Concealing Cream, BeautyMaker Love Pu Pu Cheek, Majolica Majorca Jeweling Eyes.

and the extras!

i just love every single one of the stuffs from her. and she's really sweet to add some notes for all the stuffs she included. Thanks Karen :)

Swap with Onic

Onic was supposed to join our blogger meetup (me and Verina). as we already decided to swap on the meetup, she sent it through mail instead. Thanks Onic!

love her sweet note! she's really creative. and how do you know i want to try new BB Cream, Onic? :)

Secret Santa

i joined a Secret Santa that was hosted by Kay of Bihadadiaries. and my Secret Santa is Eve! She sent me some goodies from UK that i will never find in Indonesia.

i officially got my first Barry M now! haha... Thank you so much for being my Secret Santa, Eve! :)

wow, i just realized i got so many loves from all over the world! USA, UK, Singapore and Indonesia. seriously, you all bloggers are spoiling me with all the goodies. my makeup collection is suddenly growing so much. i'm wondering when will i get to use them up :D