[2] Summarized Skin Care Reviews (The Ordinary, Cosrx)

Hi guys! I'm back with another blogpost on this new series. If you haven't read the first blogpost, here's the link to it: [1] Summarized Skin Care Reviews [NEW SERIES!]

Anyway, this year I wanted to focus more on skin care products because I've decided to limit myself to only buy 5 makeup products in 2017. It's a really difficult challenge and I'm always tempted to buy new makeup products, but it's an effective method to save you a couple of bucks (or more).

This year was really the year of trying out new skin care products (for me) as I find that taking care of your skin is way more important than caking your face with layers and layers of makeup.

1. Cosrx Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser

What is it?
-A cleanser that exfoliates the skin, reduces acne breakouts and promotes clearer skin.

This cleanser strips all the oils and other residues on the skin. This effectively cleanses the skin gently and it does not leave the skin too 'squeaky clean'. It also helps exfoliate the skin and reduces blemishes and acne. I see instants result with this. It cleared my skin, made it smoother and it removes dead skin cells.

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PS: Salicylic Acid is known for reducing acne and blemishes.

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2. The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution

What is it?
-A beta hydroxyl acid that exfoliates the skin. This 2% treatment solution helps exfoliate the inside walls of pores to fight the appearance of blemishes and for better visible skin.

This product works right after a few uses! I noticed that the amount of my blemishes have lessened
and the size of my pimples have become smaller. I also get less pimples nowadays and my face has become less red with this product. However, it is very drying, so do layer up your moisturizer.

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3. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

What is it?
-It is a vitamin that is indicated to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion.

I am impressed with this product as I noticed results right away after only using this for a couple of nights. I could see that the size of my pores have really decreased and the amount of blackheads have also reduced. My skin became much smoother and less oily. This product can also be drying so be sure to moisturize.

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[1] Summarized Skin Care Reviews (The Ordinary, Cosrx, Neogen)

Hi guys! I'm back again. I apologize greatly for being in a hiatus because of school and personal issues.

This is a new series that I'm going to be doing for a long time (hopefully) and it's technically me reviewing new skin care products in only 60 words and under (per product). It'll be a summarized version of a full review, so technically: "Summarized Skin Care Reviews".

1. The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA 2%

What is it?
-A skin treatment serum that does mild exfoliation for the skin and reduces inflammation and sensitivity.

This product is amazing, because it gives instant results and is very effective. It automatically removes dead skin cells and reduces redness on the skin. My skin instantly feels smoother, brighter and less redder after using this product a few times. It reduces irritation as well. Best part about it is that it's affordable.

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2. COSRX Oil-Free Ultra-Moisturizing Lotion (with Birch Sap)

What is it?

-A moisturizer that helps to calm and treat sensitive, irritated and freshly exfoliated skin and quenches dry skin with zero greasy residue.

This moisturizer is excellent for all skin types as it does not leave any oily residue on the skin, moisturizes and hydrates the skin gently without causing any breakouts. It smells really fresh and the moisturizer is light but it moisturizes the skin instantly without feeling heavy on the skin. It also comes with a pump.

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3. Neogen Real Fresh Foam Green Tea Cleanser

What is it?

-A unique foam cleanser that helps brighten and hydrate the skin, removing impurities such as sweat and dirt from the skin and is perfect for all skin types including acne-prone and oily skin.

My skin felt really smooth and soft after using this for the first time and it really brightens and hydrates the skin as it said on the description. It's also very fresh and gentle on the skin and it properly cleanses the skin without my face feeling tight and dry. It also comes with a pump which is a bonus.

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[REVIEW] The Face Shop Concealer Liquid Veil in V201

Hey guys! I'm back again with another blogpost. I think I need to work on my introduction of this blog because I seem to be repeating the same sentence every time I post.

Anyway, The Face Shop's Liquid Veil Concealer is one of the brand's best-selling product (with the exception of the Dual Veil Concealer).

It is said to be a lightweight, blend-able concealer that brightens the under-eyes. Let's test this out to see if it's worth the hype or not.

I have to say, I'm quite impressed with this concealer. It blends really well and spreads very evenly on the skin. It does not sit on the skin, like many other concealers out there and it really matches my skin really well.

It has a slight yellow undertone to it, but even those who has cool tones can definitely use this concealer because my skin tone is a NC15 (neutral-cool, fair).

The consistency is also quite decent and very lightweight. It has a really nice and pleasant creamy consistency, which makes it much easier to blend. It doesn't feel heavy or sticky on the skin, which is a plus. It also doesn't oxidise or form dry patches throughout the day.

It has a pretty decent amount of coverage. I have to say, it's about light to medium coverage. It doesn't have full coverage but it does have a decent coverage. I do still see my acne peeking out a little bit even after applying the first layer so I did a second layer so that it's fully covered.

Another pro is that it's build-able and you can keep on layering the concealer as much as you like and it won't look cakey or dry (unless your skin is already dry, then of course the finish would be quite dry).

It also looks really natural and has a bit of a dewy-finish, not matte.

Unfortunately, it does not last for a very long time. By the end of the day, I can see a bit of the concealer has faded away and there's a bit of creasing going on around my under eye but it's not too obvious or noticeable.

In addition to that, the size of the concealer is quite small. On the plus side, this concealer is very affordable.

Price: RM31.50
Store Location: The Face Shop branches, KoreaDepart, HermoMy, TheFaceShopMy, Amazon
Size/Amount of Product: 5,8g/0.20oz
Would I repurchase it? I would, because it's easy to access in my country, affordable and it was so easy to blend this concealer, plus it has a pretty decent amount of coverage.

Pros:
-very easy to blend
-creamy
-affordable
-suitable for all skin types
-easy to access to my country
-decent coverage
-build-able/layering is possible
-natural finish
-lightweight

Cons:
-shade availability is low
-not full coverage
-not long-lasting

Overall Comment:
It's a pretty good product as the pros outnumbered the cons on the performance on this product. It is very creamy, blends like a dream, decent coverage and lightweight. Best part about this concealer is that it's affordable and easy to access (in some countries, not all).

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[SWATCHES/REVIEW] ColourPop Ultra Satin Lips + Lippie Stix (6 shades!!)

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another blogpost of mine! And yes, another ColourPop blogpost. :) Don't judge.

You guys probably know I love myself some ColourPop lippies and I technically buy their lipsticks 5 times a year (I'm obsessed). No one can blame me because their lipsticks are excellent.

I've already reviewed the ColourPop Ultra Satin Lipsticks on my last ColourPop review: click here.

Ultra Satin Lipsticks

1. Calypso

It is a beautiful mid-tone pink that is perfect for the fall and winter seasons. This is by far my favourite shade ColourPop has ever released and I might actually repurchase this again if I ever finish this lipstick. Unfortunately, this stained my lips and left a red-ish wine colour on my lips when I was trying to remove it with a makeup remover.

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2. Screenshot

This lipstick is a beautiful nude deepened-peach shade that is great for the spring and summer seasons. It is perfect for everyday wear and it's not too dark or light. It compliments a lot of skin tones, especially those who are pale and fair.

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Pros:
-not drying
-full coverage/very pigmented
-quite long-lasting
-comfortable
-not sticky
-affordable
-lightweight
-does not transfer

Cons:
-expensive shipping fees (international)

Overall Comment:
This is by far my third favourite formula for liquid lipsticks. It's easy easy to apply, does not transfer, dries down beautifully, not drying, not sticky, full coverage and quite long-lasting. Best part about it is that it's affordable.

Lippie Stix

1. Cami

This is my favourite lippie stix ColourPop has ever released and it's a stunning matte cool-toned mauve pink shade that suits a lot of skin tones. It's suitable for all seasons and a great pop of colour for an everyday look. It appears to be darker in real life compared to the photos here.

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2. Chateau

This shade is a very bold and dark shade, matte blackened red, berry plum shade. It's great for the fall and winter seasons. If you feel like the most confident person ever and you just want to kill everyone with your looks, wear this. This actually stained my lips and left an awkward red-ish wine colour stain on my lips after trying to remove it with makeup remover (similar to Ultra Satin Lips in Calypso). You can visibly see that the edges of my lips have a red-ish wine colour, which is quite strange, but still, a very stunning colour.

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3. Poppin

It is a very bright and vibrant matte raspberry shade that is sure to catch everyone's attention. It's perfect for the spring and summer time and definitely makes you look more younger and youthful. This was a very bold choice for me as I always go for neutral to dark lipsticks but, I just wanted to get out of my comfort zone this year. Nevertheless, really gorgeous and vibrant colour.

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Pros:
-comfortable
-does not transfer
-not drying
-long-lasting
-creamy
-easy and smooth application
-glides on beautifully
-full coverage

Cons:
-expensive shipping fees (international)
-limited amount of product

Overall Comment:
Absolutely love this formula. It's the creamiest lipstick from ColourPop, very comfortable on the lips, easy to apply and full coverage.

Lippie Stix (Creme)

1. Sure Thing

It is a gorgeous Creme warm beige with a hint of baby pink that's very suitable for an everyday look. It's great for all seasons and compliments the skin very well. The new formula for this lipstick is absolutely amazing and it's like wearing a lip balm. Unfortunately right after I finished eating my meal, it was completely gone. Not even a hint of colour on my lips. It was quite disappointing, but very expected nevertheless, because hey, it's not a liquid lipstick. I just thought this was a little too nude for ColourPop's 2017 Valentine's Day Collection (because it should mostly consist of reds, pinks and oranges but hey, who am I to judge?).

Pros:
-comfortable
-very moisturising (feels like lip balm on the lips)
-gorgeous colour
-affordable
-lightweight
-not drying
-easy and smooth application
-glides on beautifully

Cons:
-transfers
-not long-lasting
-limited amount of product

Overall Comment:
I love this lipstick a lot, because it's the perfect nude lipstick that is moisturising and very comfortable on the lips. However, it doesn't last long and transfers.

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[REVIEW] Jouer Cosmetics Lip Creme in Lychee

Hey guys! I'm back with an absolutely new product that I just purchased on November of last year and received around January 2017.

Jouer Cosmetics have been around since 2004 and are known for their lip cremes, powder highlighters and lip toppers.

Product Claim: They are said to be "weightless, long-wear liquid lipstick that offers full coverage colour with a soft-touch finish that glides on smoothly and lasts all day".

Let's see if they work as they claimed to be!

It is a stunning matte cool dusty rose shade that's perfect for the spring and summertime. Also, great for everyday-wear.

I am very impressed with how soft and creamy this liquid lipstick is. It applies very smoothly and glides on so well on the lips. It has a velvet to matte finish, but more on the velvet side. It's not drying at all and it's very comfortable on the lips.

It claims to be lightweight, and well, it is, but it isn't 100% lightweight. You can sort of still feel the lipstick sitting on top of the lips, but it's totally normal. It doesn't crease or transfer as well, which is a plus because most liquid lipsticks have the tendency to do that.

It has really high coverage, good pigmentation and very consistent. I also noticed how long-lasting this lipstick was when I came home after a long day at 8pm. It wore so beautifully, even after 10 hours and it didn't look like my lips were cracking or some sort.

The doe-foot applicator is small so that it could cover all the areas of the lips, including the corners of the mouth and other nooks and crannies that are needed to be filled. In a way, having a small doe-foot applicator is a con, because it doesn't fill in the lips as quickly as I would want.

It has a slight sweet vanilla scent to it that is really pleasant. The smell reminds me of Kylie's Matte Liquid Lipsticks, but less stronger.

I love how this lipstick does not move around or go out of the lip line and it also does not smudge at all, even after eating greasy foods. I am completely in love with everything about this lipstick. From the innovative and unique rectangular packaging to the formula to the colour of the lipstick and the longevity.

Price: USD18.00 (I bought it for USD15.30 using 15% discount codes)

Store Location: Jouer Cosmetics Official Website

Size/Amount of Product: 6ml/0.21 fl.oz

Would I repurchase this? Yes, and no. I would purchase the same lipstick, but in a different shade. I want to try out different shades of the same lipstick.

Pros:

-creamy, soft

-smooth application and glides on smoothly

-full coverage, very pigmented

-variety of different shades

-long-lasting

-great colour pay-off

-doesn't smudge, transfer, crease

-not drying, patchy

Cons:

-shipping is expensive

-small doe-foot applicator (fills in lips more slowly)

Overall Comment:

I absolutely love this liquid lipstick. The formula, pigmentation and coverage, longevity and colour pay-off of this lipstick is just outstanding and excellent. I will purchase this lipstick, but in a different shade and try out more. It's just as good as the Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipsticks.

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