Friday, 13 March 2015

Christian Dior Cherie Eau De Parfum review

Finally I have time to write this post when I am waiting for bloody LoL to patch...
I have started a new semester, need to catch up with my studies! Yosh! Gambateh ne! 

As promised. here is the perfume review!
Brand: Christian Dior
Series: Miss Dior Cherie
Name: Eau de Parfum
Volume: 50ml

Just to clarify this isn't mine. *laughs* I borrowed this and thought I could make a review from this prestige branded perfume.
The bottle, it's rectangle in shape. 50ml small bottle makes it palm size so it's easy to carry compared to bigger bottles.
Unfortunately, I don't like the cover cause it's square and the corner is sharp... When I woke up in the morning (being all blur) and I found myself being scratched by it several times when it's still brand new LOL... 
Also, the metal gold ribbon kept falling off...

Thus, the spray is easy to control. In my opinion sometimes it spread too wide, as a result my arm got drenched in fragrance.

Next, this smell is mature, OL-type, elegant and not-my-type. It have a strong scent of wood, citrus and small traces of flower. I don't really like the smell of wood though...

The smell can lasts up to 4-5 hours, there was once it lasts for 6 hours when I was in an air-conditioned room all day. Quite impressive.

Nope, not gotta buy a wood scented perfume! haha!
Guess that is it!
Hope it helps!
Tata
Grace xoxo

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Etude House Etoinette mirror review

I have tons of compact mirror but this is the most expensive one I have brought so far. Simply because Etoinette series was beautifully design (not to mention all of them were sold in limited quantity). 
Name: Etoinette mirror (Season 1)
Brand: Etude House
Origin: Made in Korea

I asked my friend to buy this for me during her trip to Korea. I like season 1 better because I like pink and copper better than white and silver (season 2). 
The mirror is approximately 9cm, palm size and just the right size to do touch ups and checking. 

 This is how the back side of the mirror look like. I felt like a princess seeing that logo (and the copper colour) *smile*.

Unfortunately, it couldn't stand at all. This picture was taken with a nail polish behind it to support the mirror *laughs*. 
I guess that is it! Hope it helps ;)
Grace
xoxo


p/s: a sneak preview of the next review :D


Tuesday, 10 February 2015

Liebster award

First and foremost, I would like to thank Angel cutie for the nomination! *throws flower petals*
do check out her blog here!

The rules:

1. Thank and link the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the questions given by the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate 11 other blogs (who have less than 200 followers) and link them.
4. Create 11 new questions for the nominees to answer.
5. Notify all nominees via social media/blogs.

Angel's questions:


1. Describe 2014 in a word!
(ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧ Magical
2. If you have a superpower, what would it be?
FLY!! I have always wanted to fly everywhere in the world!

 3. What's the bravest thing you've ever done?
╚(•⌂•)╝ Killing a cockroach and capturing a mouse with my bare hands!!! *Wind blows* (actually also with the help of some newspapers)

4. If you could become a person of your opposite sex, what will you do at the first time?
I would... climb a tree... (●´ω`●)

5. What do you do if you can't sleep at night?
I would still lay on my bed~

6. What's something you do well?
Taking selfies (0w0)

7. What would be the best job ever for you?
Being myself (◕‿-)

8. If you could bring one character from your favourite movie, who would it be?
Hermione! So she could teach me how to be a wizard!

9. if a day comes with 30 hours instead of 24, what would change?
hmm... My sleeping time becomes longer (✿ ♥‿♥)

10. What's your most wanted thing right now?

To be the happiest person ever!

11.Until now, what is your greatest achievement?
Being happy (▰˘◡˘▰) 

My Questions:

1. In a full course meal, where there is a soup, salad, main dish and dessert. Which one would you eat first?
2. Cute or pretty?
3. Chocolate or vanilla?
4. Floral scent/ Wood Scent/ Fruit scent or others? If others please specific.
5. "Me", "tortoise", "bridge" and "key". Use these four words to make a sentence (yes, you are allow to add additional words to link them)
6. What is your long life dream?
7. Refer to no.6, why?
8. Coffee or tea?
9. Do you prefer to follow the trend or go for timeless products?
10. Refer to no.9, why?
11. Use one word to describe yourself.

My nominees:
1. http://www.pinkunosakura.com/


Sorry... I have some trouble finding new blogs so I shall just nominate my kawaii Pinku-chan :3 Anyhow, tata! 

Thursday, 5 February 2015

Nanowhite infinite refining astringent mist review

 Brand: Nanowhite 
Series: Infinite
Name: Refining astringent mist 
Volume: 5.1 fl oz/ 125ml
Origin: made in Malaysia

This is a toner that I have been using for the pass month. The packaging is normal, from far it looks classy due to the silver logo but if you see it closely the logo is just a plain sticker.

(Zoom in to see the ingredient list and information)
The toner doesn't tingle my face, it's gentle on my skin. Also, it does not makes my skin feel sticky after application (like some other toners). Unfortunately, it is scented... I hate it very much! It irritates me a lot! Especially when I am having "girls day". 
The scent is okay if I am using it in the middle of a day when I needed to freshen up, but during mornings it makes me feel so dizzy... 
This 125ml is light and it's kinda palm-size which makes it travel friendly. 
The spray can spray widely. It took me 2-3 sprays to cover my entire face. (so many "sprays" in two sentences LOL). 
Overall I give it a 4 of out 5 if they didn't have the strong scent... the scent just decrease it's rating to 2 out of 5... That depends whether or not you like the scent though~ 

I guess that's it! Hope it helps!
Grace
xoxo

Monday, 26 January 2015

The Face Shop pet hand cream review

I need hand cream because I do chores (okay, I just want a hand cream and that was obviously an excuse *shys*). 
Name: Lovely Me:ex mini pet perfume hand cream
Brand: The face shop
code: 04 Fruity Floral
Volume: 30ml
Origin: Made in Korea

This is the bottom of the bottle. There are ingredients listed (in English too) underneath. Besides,the bottle is palm size which makes it travel friendly. 

The bottle needs to be turned to open or close.
1) I like this because this is reusable (as in I can replace the hand cream with other lotion)
2) I dislike this because it's not as hygiene compared to those "toothpaste-like" hand cream (dust might get in)

One thing I love about this is the design! It is so cute! Looks like a cat trying to crawl out of a bucket! All my friends complimented the appearance of the bottle.
Meanwhile, the texture of the cream is mild, not creamy and not gel. At first it's creamy when you scoop it out of the bottle but after the application it feels matte and not greasy at all! Even though the feeling is matte, it makes my hand feel silky smooth. 

This is a scented hand cream. I choose this is because of the sweet/elegant smell. The name is called "Fruity Floral" but I only smell the floral.
If you hate fragrance then this is not the one for you. Honestly speaking the smell can make me feel dizzy when I am in a bad mood simply because the scent is as strong as a normal eau de toilette but it is not as long lasting (imagine your hands are drenched in perfume after application). 
Anyhow, I like this because for me it's hand cream + perfume (2 in 1), I don't need to bring my perfume with me during outings. 
I guess that is it! :)
Hope this helps!

Grace
xoxo

Monday, 19 January 2015

Fake DollyWink eyebrow mascara

I brought this online and the pictures they posted are authentic but after they sent it to me only I realized it's fake. 
How to differentiate? Well, it's quite easy *laughs*.
They copied it quite well but Malaysia imported DollyWink products usually have Golden Corner sdn bhd's sticker on top and a seal to protect the product so that no one can open it except for the consumer.
Next, they did not have "Maixuer" on the package print also, the girl is obviously not Tsubasa Masuwaka. 
The bottle only have "Dollywink" and not more than that but there is another logo underneath this.
Furthermore, the brush is longer than the original (the length of the brush not the handle).

Upon opening, it have scent. Real Dollywink eyebrow mascara have no fragrance.
They even imitated the sticker underneath the bottle. True, Dollywink does have a colour named "Maple" but it is not as dark as this colour. Even the darkest shade of their eyebrow mascara is not as dark as this one. 

This fake product creates a lot of crumb and the scent is pretty strong (not to mention disturbing).  
Here's a selfie before I end this post. Hope people would just stop imitating other brands, it creates a lot of trouble for other people. What if your fake products trigger some people with sensitive skin and damaged their health? Also, this is an unethical way of doing business. Bye bye my precious money.

Hope this post help you all to learn how to differentiate between imitations and authentic Dollywink eyebrow mascara.

Sorry I couldn't make a comparison because I didn't buy the real one. I went to Sasa and take a look at the real one before I made this post. 

Hope this helps.
Grace
xoxo

Monday, 12 January 2015

Brush ON Block review

There are mainly two reasons why I rarely wear makeup during travels:
1) afraid my contact lens are gotta dry out
2) Reapplying sunblock

Why do I highlight the sunblock part? Well, because it's hard to reapply greasy and creamy sunblock on my face when I have makeup on! 

But then this product came out in the market! *drum rolls*
Brand: Kiss Mineral Makeup
Name: Brush ON Block
Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide- 15%, Zinc Oxide- 12%
SPF: 30 (80 minutes of protection)
Weight: 3.4g
Most special part of this sunblock is that it's in powder form! No more greasy and creamy feeling! *laughs* The mineral powder is suitable any skin type and it's at the bottom of the product. 

It also have a lock. Turn left then it's open, the powder could reach the brush; turn right to lock, the powder wouldn't be wasted when you are not using it. 
This is how it looks like after opening the refill. Yes, it's refillable. So there is no need to repurchase the entire thing. 
The powder is translucent, so it doesn't give a coverage or matte finish. Just natural, it feels like nothing and looks like nothing but it works like a charm!

Also, the powder does not sting my eyes at all!
Now on to the brush! 

There is a mini tube that connect the powder with the brush (I found it hiding inside the brush. Tehee). 
Besides, the bottle itself is durable. I dropped it twice and it still functioning! haha!
There is a plastic that keep the brush in place before closing the cap. 
The brush is synthetic fiber so it's very soft on the face! 
Oh! The best thing about this brush is that it can apply the powder on hard-to-reach places! (Eg: ears) 

I brought it at around RM160+ in selected clinics. Anyhow, they sell it at RM170+ via online, the refill cost about RM130+ in their website. 

It is expensive but definitely worth the prize! 

This is one of my favorite product! I love it so much!

I guess that's it for now! Hope it helps!

Grace
xoxo