Make-up reveiw: Neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick

Hi Everyone,

I hope your doing well, a few weeks ago I picked up the Neutrogena MoistureSmooth color stick. I heard about some rave reviews about this product. I have been interested in trying this type of products. I think almost all brands have released their on version of lip product.

Product description:
NEUTROGENA® MoistureSmooth Color Sticks instantly moisturize lips, while continuously conditioning them so they are softer and smoother in just 3 days with nothing on them. Made with fruit extracts along with mango and shea butter, the balm-like formula glides on easily, providing a sheer wash of moisturizing color that lasts for hours. In addition, the twist up package allows for perfect application each time – with no sharpener needed.

• Twist-up color; no sharpener needed
• Lips feel moisturized for hours
• Dermatologist tested
• Available in 8 shades

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Sweet water melon and Juicy peach

Product Experience:

I bought the two color, one is #10 Juicy peach and #30 in sweet water melon.
The product seems very pigmented and opaque, from the packaging it looks like there is shimmer
The moisture stick apply's very easily and feels hydrating. The texture  feels very gritty on the lips I think it might be because of the shimmer. The product has decent pigmentation, I can only swear by the two I bought. The product does have a strong scent and I'm not easily annoyed by scents this one annoys me. The juicy peach smells like peach

juicy peach

Pros:

• Comes in 8 different shades
• Inexpensive
• Widely available, you can purchase this product at your local pharmacy.
• Moisturizing, doesn't feel dry on the lips.
• It's a mechanical jumbo lipstick so it doesn't need sharpening

Cons:

sweet water melon

• The lighter shades looks chalky/milky on the lips
• Doesn't stay on your lips very long
• Feels gritty on the lips
• Contains glitter
• Has some very annoying scent
• The lipstick does accentuate dry flaky lips so make sure to exfoliate before you use this product.
• The lipstick feels like it just sits on my lips and doesn't blend well.

I had such high hopes for this product but the scent coupled with the gritty texture was something I couldn't tolerate.I was some what disappointed with this product, I had such high hopes that I would like it. It just didn't do anything for me.

 

 

Asian skin care product review: clear pore pack eggshell essence andcharcoal

Hi everyone,
I hope your starting your week right, today I will be reviewing a product I bought from Marukai. For those who doesn't know what Marukai is. It's a supermarket specializing in all things Japanese from food, some household items items, some skin care and make up. We have a few branches throughout Southern California.
I have heard of this place for a while but has only visited a store now. Because The branches are mostly scattered throughout LA or San Diego.

Product claim:

Naris Up N.U.P. Pore Clear Pack is specially designed to clean away blackheads formed at the nose tip, nose wing and chin. It contains eggshell essence and charcoal to thoroughly eliminate blackheads and impurities that clog pores. It leaves skin of the parts where blackheads can be easily formed soft and delicate again.
It is applied by smearing and removed by tearing. It is skin-friendly. It gives lighter burden to skin.
One tube is enough for about 30 applications.
How to use it
After cleansing face, apply an appropriate amount to the nose tip, nose wing and chin.
Leave on for 10 – 15 minutes before tearing off.
Rinse well.

Ingredients
Eggshell essence, charcoal

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Product review:
First time I used this I took a small amount and spread it on my nose and a little bit in the cheek area. I have large pores and the product emphasized the pores and did not fully cover them. I struggled a little bit trying to get a good amount of product on my nose and cheek area.
I waited 10 mins if not more for it to dry. You just peel off the product. I did not find that it took a lot of my white head. I don't think it cleaned out my pores as well.

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Pros:

• Squeeze tube

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Cons:

• The product is hard to work with. It's had to spread across the face evenly.
• You need a lot of the product
• Did not clean out my pores at all
• Can only be purchased at marukai stores online at sasa.com and marukai.com

I was very disappointed with this product. I had high hopes that it would be a cheaper alternative to the constricting pore strips. But it didn't do anything for my whiteheads. I especially placed a thicker coat hoping that it will work better but it didn't.

Face Make up review: E.L.F. Studio Concealer and highlighter duo

Hi everyone,

I hope your having a wonderful week, today I will be reviewing the ELF studio line concealer and highlighter duo.
Like everyone else I'm starting to have dark under eye circles. I get plenty of sleep but age is starting to show and I am in need of a little help to brighten my eyes.

Product claims:
Corrects under eye problematic areas such as dark circles and bags easily and effectively.
Contains vitamins A & E, chamomile, green tea and caffeine to moisturize, soothe and tighten the skin around the delicate eye area.

Product experience:
The product comes in a rectangular shaped tube. One end is the concealer and the other end is the highlighter or brightener. It has a doe foot one applicator and you get 0.17oz/ 5g for both concealer and highlighter. First I think I bought the wrong color light is too light for me right now, since summer is beginning to end I still have my tan. The concealer is very light in texture, it will not hide any heavy under eye circles.

swatches, highlighter and concealer

Pros:

• Compact, the packaging is sleek, doesn't take much room easy to store and good for travel.
• You get both the highlighter and concealer in one
• Price $3
• Can be purchased online or at participating target stores.
• Great for cleaning up fall out from dark eye shadows.

Cons:

• Comes with a doe foot wand, not very sanitary but it's okay for personal use.
• It only comes in 3 colors fair, light and medium.
• It's a very light concealer, it will not cover really dark under eye circles.
• The highlighter is a stark white, unless your very fair then this is not going to work on your skin and will look ashy.

All in all I wasn't crazy about this concealer duo, I liked the idea of having two items in one compact case. The problem is the formula, I think I got the wrong color, I feel this is too light for my skin. The highlighter is just too stark white that it looks unnatural.

Asian Skin care review: Cure Aqua Gel

Hi everyone,

Finally after a long wait and after searching high and low. I finally found sample packs of Cure. Well your probably thinking what is great about this exfoliator. Well this exfoliator is very gentle and this particular exfoliant does not contain any beads or crushed particles floating around a thick gel or cream. With that in mind I wanted to try the product for myself, I just didn't think that finding sample packs of Cure would be a little difficult. I also didn't want to purchase the full size product since I was not sure if will work for me.

sample packs of Cure liquid gel, each sachet has 3 gram of product
and you get a set of 5 pcs

Product claims:
Cure Natural Aqua Gel is a gentle and natural exfoliating gel that removes dead skin effectively without causing undue stress to the skin.

Very gentle and removes only unwanted dead skin.

Neither dries or thins your skin, preventing irritation and vulnerability to sun damage.

Contains 90% revitalized hydrogen water and natural plant extracts from aloe vera, gingko and rosemary.

Does not use preservatives, fragrance, artificial colorings or alcohol that can irritate skin.

Gently and effectively removes old and dead skin cells to promote skin renewal and prevent skin problems.

Complements any facial regimen to allow moisturizers, serum and other skincare formulas to penetrate deeper and better.

With regular use, Cure keeps your skin healthy, smooth and glowing.

How to Use:

Simply apply a small amount on desired area after cleansing.

Leave it for a few seconds to allow Cure Natural Aqua Gel to react to the skin cells.

Avoiding the eye area, gently massage in a circular motion from 30 seconds to 1 minute.

The gel will turn into a milky liquid and dead skin particles will be visible.

Rinse well with water

For more info go the website http://www.japalang.sg/cure/About_Cure.html they have a list of ingredients and every possible information about cure. They also give your free sample of cure for those living in Singapore.

Sample of the product, it's a clear gel but does wonders

Product Experience:

The product comes in two sizes the full size bottle of 250 ml between price of $35 to $55 USD, the full size bottle comes in a clear bottle with a pump.The sample sachets which contains 3 g of product and you get a set of 5. The product itself is just clear colorless gel.

After my usual cleansing routine.I just gently spread a sachet of Cure all over my face and neck, I let it sit on my skin for a few seconds and gently rub my skin in circular motion. I saw the product work immediately.This white balls started forming, I am assuming are dead skin cells. Started dropping down from my face. There will come a point when the little balls will no longer form no matter how much you rub. Then you know it's time to rinse your face.

This product got around the areas that is hard to reach or neglected areas, like around the sides of my mouth, the patch of skin between my eyebrows and chin.

dead skin cells getting exfoliated

Pros:

• A true non-abrasive, non-acid based exfoliator and non irritating.
• Easy to use and will not over exfoliate your skin.
• Very potent the 3 g that is in the sachet was enough to cover my face and neck area.
• Can be used with any skin regimen without massive side effects like break outs, rashes and any sort of inflammation.
• Comes in an a clear plastic bottle with a pump or little sachets.
• Can be used at other part of the body such as elbow, neck or knees.

Cons:

• Expensive you need to shop around for the best price, sample packs cost $9.99 USD for a set of five, Full size bottle 250 ml can cost anywhere between$ 35 to $55 USD depending on where you purchase.
• Difficult to find in the US
• Can only be purchased online or maybe specialty stores.

Hints

Samples of the product can only be obtained for free if you live in Singapore. U.S. residents have to purchase online. www.yesstyle.com sells the full size and sample size, www.imomoko.com and www.amazon.com sells the full size bottle.

some tips :)

I find that cure works best on dry skin, so after cleansing just make sure you take off as much moisture on your skin. You will find a lot more of those tiny white balls forming on your face.

I love this product, it's so easy to use and does what is claims to do. I felt my skin was so much softer. It's a product that is worth buying and worth every penny. After I finished my sample packs I decided to purchase the full size bottle.

 

Skin care review Up & up Makeup remover cleansing towelettes

Hi everyone,
I hope your having a wonderful start to your week, today I will be reviewing the brand Target Up & up make up remover cleansing towelettes its the one in the white and blue packaging. As a make up aficionado removing make up is important part of a good skin care regimen. In order to maintain youthful healthy skin and prevent break outs.

Up & up make up remover cleansing towelettes

Product claims:
Helps remove makeup and impurities
Quilted for deep cleansing
With triple tea antioxidant complex
Wash-away wonders

These Up & up make up remover cleansing towelettes are the easiest most effective way to maintain a complete skin care regimen. Use daily to deep clean skin and thoroughly remove make up, dirt and impurities. Skin is refreshed and toned to minimize the appearance of pores, while also nourished and moisturizer. No rinsing necessary.
Contains vitamin E and triple tea complex, plus chamomile that these towelettes a light refreshing fragrance. These hypoallergenic towelettes are alcohol and oil free. They have been dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested and are safe for contact lens wearers to use.
Direction:
Use in the morning and evening to cleanse face, no rinsing necessary.
Open label to access towelettes to close label tightly to retain moisture.
After use, place towelette in trash receptacle.

towelette with quilted texture

Product experience:
The product is in a blue and white packaging it lift of tab plastic seal, I think I paid less than $4 for a pack of 30 towelettes.
To use I just take one towelette and wipe my entire face with it. It's great for taking off my face make up but I still prefer to use a different makeup remover for my eye make up. Then I just cleanse my face normally.
It says on the package that it can be used as a daily cleanser, I don't think this towelettes alone will do the job especially on days that you have a lot of make up on and heavy duty eye make up and mascara.
On days that I don't have a lot of stuff on my face, say I just used some tinted moisturizer and lip balm it's okay to use as your only cleanser.

Pros

• Very convenient way to take off make up and cleanse your skin.
• Inexpensive I don't exactly remember how much I paid for this I think it's less that $4 and you get 30 towelettes in a pack.
• Available at your local Target
• The towelette is very soft and has a quilted texture great at removing face make up.
• The solution or towelette did not sting my eyes or skin
• great for travel

Cons

• The packaging is very cheap and doesn't seal in the moisture very well. You have to make sure there's a good seal on the edges or your product will dry up quickly.
• Not good at taking off very stubborn eye makeup like mascara and eyeliner so you need to use a different product for your eyes.

I love this product and this made taking off my make up really easy, I like that it's inexpensive but does the job really well and did not sting my eyes or skin. It will not take off your very stubborn mascara or eyeliner but it's okay since you don't want to use this around your eyes.