The Face Mark

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

JAPANESE HOME Facial Scrub

JAPANESE HOME FACIAL SCRUB

I am so fascinated with the Japanese stores here. You can find almost everything there, even the things you don't need!

One good buy I found is this rubber facial scrub. Like everything in the store, it's priced at either Php 66.00 or Php 88.00.

First off, isn't the color adorbs??! It's also shaped like a heart!

This is best used with a foaming facial wash. It really lathers the product on the skin. You can feel the tiny bristles massage through the foam and onto the skin.

The bristles are extremely fine and soft. It's in no way harsh on the skin.

Do you guys see the bottom part? I wasn't able to take a picture of it but it sort of has a handle that you can grip so it's easier to use. The handle also functions as a suction so you can easily stick it on the mirror.

GETTING IT AGAIN? Not for a while as I can see it'll last me a long time!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

NYX LIPSTICKS

Aaaaannnnd I'm back!!!!

Sorry it took a while for me to come back and blog about my make up and skin care hauls (like somebody actually cares, ha!) Been really swamped with school stuff. But now that school's OVA, I can resume my blogging and hopefully help YOU in deciding wether to get a product or not. So let's get scooting!

I'm reviewing 3 NYX ROUND lipsticks plus a MATTE one. I forgot to include this one shade from the other mattes that I've reviewed before (heres the link if you want to read it CLICK THIS) Also, the thing in the weird container is a round lipstick. It kind of broke so I just transferred it into a new container so I don't waste anything.

Packaging: FLIMSY i tell ya! I hate it to the maximum level. Both the round and the matte lipsticks aren't really of good quality when it comes to the packaging. As you can see, I had to transfer one round lipstick into a different container as the lipstick just slid off the tube like soft butter.

However, for the price, I think these are pretty ok, although I don't think I'll be repurchasing these EVER again. I'd rather invest in something more pricey than to be wasting money on something that wont hold up (literally and figuratively!)

Here in the Philippines they sell at about Php 150.00 for round lipsticks and Php 270.00 for the matte ones

The shades in order are: DOLL, HEREDES, STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI, MILAN.

DOLL

Berry Pink shade that is very opaque and kind of bright.

I actually like the color pay-off of these lipsticks. It's just that THEY DON'T LAST AT ALL! 2 hours max, without eating or drinking. They don't stain as well so it's like you haven't put any at all.

HEREDES

This one's a more peachy brown shade. This would be great for the office or school.

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI

This is almost the same shade as HEREDES only, this has a matte finish and would seem to look more nude.

MILAN

This is more of a brownish pink shade. All the shades here are oh so beautiful! I just can't stand the quality of the packaging and the lack of staying power. Not to mention the smell! It doesn't bother me, but it does have a strong plastic smell which other people might find offensive.

DOLL, STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI, HEREDES, MILAN

STAYING POWER: 2/5

PRICE: 4/5

PACKAGING: 1/5

COVERAGE: 3/5

GETTING IT AGAIN? NO

Friday, December 14, 2012

L'OREAL Elseve Leave In

My hair strands are very fine in strand and thin in volume. However, due to the frequent times I color my hair, it does tend to get a bit frizzy and dry on some days.

I call this hair medicine.

I love the scent. It's so refreshing. Admittedly, it's a bit pricey (nearly Php 400.00).

I use it after I shower and before I brush my hair. It's not oily or serum like. It's rather liquidy and blends very fast on each hair strand without the feel of grease.

As you can see, it comes in a nozzle top dispenser. I like how I am able to control the amount of product I use.

I feel that to be able to see optimum results, this must be used on a daily basis. When used regularly, it can give the hair a healthy shine and help lessen the frizz.

PRICE: 3/5

PACKAGING: 5/5

OVERALL POWER and EFFECTIVENESS: 4/5

GETTING IT AGAIN? Yes

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

OLAY Moisturising Cream

I'm blogging like it's 12-12-12!!! Tonight I just decided to drop everything and blog. Feeling a little sad and pissed. Oh well, enough about me, let's go reviewinnnn!

Ok, I have no idea how much this is because I just had my mom buy this for me when I was about to run out of moisturizer. I like the packaging because it's made out of sturdy, frosted hard plastic. I feel that I could recycle it after and that it could handle a lot of throwing etc.

The smell is very powdery (if that makes sense!). I know some people who get bothered by scented products, but I personally don't mind (unless it's like those TBS Tea Tree products dang those were pungent!).

As you can see from above, the product is a heavy pink cream. However, I find that it's still easy to apply and spread on the face. I love how it's not greasy and dries to a soft? finish. It's hard to explain. It's not greasy but it does make the skin hydrated.

Performance wise, hands down, it is the best moisturizer I've tried so far! I don't normally believe in products showing great results in only a span of one week but this one's an exception. I could really feel the difference after just a week of consistently using it. My skin's super soft, I can't help but ask people to touch it!

High praises, high recommendations!

MOISTURIZATION: 4/5

PRICE: --

PACKAGING: 4/5

GETTING IT AGAIN? YES

Friday, December 7, 2012

NYX Rouge Cream Blushes

I own six of these obviously. :p

Some of these were bought from the US by my mom during her business trip, while some were bought from online sellers here in the Philippines.

in shade NATURAL

The name says it all. No shimmer, just gives off that natural glow.

The thing with these are that they aren't great on their own. I find that you need to set it with powder blush so it doesn't fade right away. It'll also serve as a good base for blush.

in shade TICKLED

This is a sort of salmon shade with golden shimmers. This probably won't work for you if you're working with fine lines, freckles or any imperfections as this could easily highlight those. YOU DON'T WANT THAT.

Another thing with these blushes is that they are hits-and-misses. Some shades are great, some don't show up at all and fade after an hour. The average wear of this alone would be 2-3 hours. When set with powder, it could last for 6 hours, depending on the staying power of the powder that you set it with.

in shade ROSE PETAL

This is a somewhat nude-ish shade. Almost skin-color. Definitely needs to be topped of with something else.

Each sells for about 250 pesos or so. It's cheaper in the US, of course.

in shade GLOW

This ones a bit neon-pink. This is pigmented and can be worn on its own. However, if you are oily, I suggest still setting it with powder.

After trying on these blushes, I'd have to conclude that cream blushes are not for me! It's just not apt for the hot and humid weather here in the Philippines. It feels really sticky.

in shade BOHO CHIC

This has got a bluish undertone to it. It's sort of nude pink. It also has glitters which I personally find unappealing. The glitters are in no way fine or appropriate.

The packaging is ok, nothing novel. I think they were going after the mac cream blushes look. It doesn't seem like it's a very sturdy container, but so far it's held up pretty well. I guess it can be attributed to the fact that I am extra careful with my things.

in shade RED CHEEKS

This is CRAZY pigmented! When I say that you only need a VERY LIGHT dab on ONE FINGER, I mean it! It's a fire-engine shade of red. Very intimidating on the pan, but it can go perfect on the cheeks for any complexion. I like wearing this on my bare face with no foundation. It's just natural yet striking.

Here are the swatches, in order.

Natural, Tickled, Rose Petal, Glow, Boho Chic, Red Cheeks

STAYING POWER: 1/5