Review: Shu Uemura Tint in Gelato

Shu Uemura's tint in gelato is a lip makeup product that is launched as apart of the spring 2014 collection and was inspired by gelato. It comes in 12 shades and I have got the color PK03, which is a soft, powdery pink. Its a very gentle color to reflect spring and compliments my fair skintone. 

It comes in very typical Shu Uemura lip product packaging, metallic and simple. It has a angled applicator too to create the perfect lip shape. This product claims to be very long lasting as a tint. 

One thing I like about this product is that it can have both a matte and dewy finish. When initially applied, its full coverage with the shine of a gloss. However, with a bit of blending the product out, it turns matte and silky. Its a very unique product and this has made me immediately purchase after trying it! 

Pros:
-can be used matte or dewy
-not stick at all but very silky
-easy application
-long lasting

Cons:
so far none

Overall:
5/5

Review: Laneige Multi Cleanser

As the warmer season is comming up and skin starts to get oiler, I have been searching for a cleanser that deep cleanses and leaves the "squeaky clean" feeling. While stopping by the Laneige counter, I have discovered the Laneige Multi Cleanser. It claims to be a papain enzyme based cleanser which can remove makeup, sunscreen, exfoliate and cleanse all in one step. After reading its claims, I have decided to give it a try and see if it is really that convenient! 

The product comes out of a squeeze tube and I usually squeeze a coin sized amount out for use at night. It has a nice refreshing floral fragrance to it and it also foams up easily while massaging it on my face. It has a light and gentle exfoliating sensation, similar to that of a scrub. After rinsing with lukewarm water, my face did feel squeaky clean and the complexion seemed a lot brighter too! It has also done what it claimed and removed makeup. (I had first used a eye and lip makeup remover before using this, but it managed to get all my face makeup off. )

It comes out in a thick creamy texture which foams up. 

After using it for a week, I have noticed that my skin has been a lot better and brighter, with also less acne and smaller pores. I think it really does to deep clean and push out all the clogged gunk in skin with a mild exfoliation process. Personally, it has helped a lot with making my acne scars lighter too. 

Pros:
-deep cleans
-really removed impurities from skin
-makes skin brighter after use
-may help with acne control

Cons:
-maybe too drying for those with dry skin

Overall:
5/5!

Review: Guerlain Eyebrow Kit

Being a fan of Guerlain, I was overjoyed when I found out that they came out with an eyebrow kit. It is universal color, and comes with 3 shades and one brow hi-lighter. As with all Guerlain packaging, it gives a luxurious feel to the product and is also comes with a velvet case for you to store the kit in. 

The velvet case really does make the product seem extremly classy! 

The kit itself is housed in a rectangular case which flips open to reveal 4 powders and a mirror. It also comes with a dual end applicator, one side is a brow brush and the other is something similar to a mascara wand used to blend out the product/comb the eyebrows and make it more natural once you have applied it to your skin. 

I have been using this for a week now and I have to say I'm very impressed with quality and application. The powders are very pigmented and they could be blended together to create a shade that really matches you. (I usually blend the middle and lighter color for my brows. ) As it is a powder, it does seem to wear off quicker than a eyebrow pencil and I would say i get around 6 hours of wear with this product. However, I have tried using an eye primer on my brow area before applying this product and it did seem to last a bit longer. The brush that is included is also very high quality and makes applying this product and defining brow shape a breeze. 

Pros:

-great brush, easy to use and control

-universal color

-pigmented

-looks natural

Cons:

-may not be extremely long lasting and need touch ups

Overall:

4.5/5

Review: Pola Aglaira

I have recently got the Aglaira Tokutoku Set skincare from the brand Pola. It includes a lotion (toner), emulsion and travel size cleansing foam. It is target to those who have anti-aging and dehydration concerns. Using it for a month and a half, I do feel a difference my in hydration level of my skin as it feels much smoother and softer with fewer dry patches in the current winter weather. Even though I do not have much anti-aging concerns, I do feel that with continued use of the combined use of these products, my skin does feel smoother and firmer. This set of skincare can also be used DAY AND NIGHT, which makes it very convenient.

The first product that in my regime would be the foaming face wash.  I cannot really comment on how well this removes makeup, as I usually clean my make off with a cleansing oil before using a foam, but what I can say is that this foam does make my skin feel clean without that dry/tight feeling. I have used it both for my morning and night routine and noticed a brighter looking skin after cleansing. With the use of this foam, I do find that my acne has been getting a lot better.

The next product that I use is the hydro lift toner. This comes out in a gel texture and is quite hydrating while being easy to absorb. With the use of this toner, I find that my skin does become more hydrated and smoother instantly. It spreads really easily and doesnt feel sticky despite its gel texture. I have find that putting a layer of this on the face right before applying any primer or makeup base makes foundation go on smoother.

The final product that I use from this skincare set is the hydro lift milk, AKA moisturizer. It comes in a light, milky texture but very moisturizing at the same time. Its spreads and be absorbed easily, and my skin feels instantly hydrated. As it is so effective, one small pump of the moisturizer is enough for my entire face and has been fighting the signs of dry skin too!

Pros:
-very hydrating!
-makes skin soft and smooth
-cleansing foam solved some of my acne problems
-can be used day and night
-unscented

Cons:
-expensive
-this brand may be hard to find

Overall:
5/5! highly recommended :)

Review: Sisley Phyto-Blanc Ultra Lightening Mask

Having suffer from deep acne scars and uneven skintone, i have been seraching for a mask that would help to lighten my scars. Stumbling along the Sisley counter, the beauty advisor has recommended me to use their Photo Blanc Ultra Lightening Mask. She had claimed that it would hydrate, cleanse and lightening my scars at the same time. Tried it on my hand an wiped it off a few minutes later to reveal much softer skin so i went ahead and bought this with its havy price tag of $125 for 60 ML of product.

I was excited to try this on my face when I got home and I had used it after exfoliating. Leaving it on for 15 minutes, I washed it off to reveal brighter, softer skin but was quite disappointed when I did not see much difference in the acne scars. My skin did FEEL great, hydrated and soft, and pores did seem less visible too and my skin did seem brighter. However, after using it for 2 weeks, I still have not seen much improvement in my acne scars.

It comes with nice packaging, a luxurious bottle design that is good for controlling the amount of product you squeeze out. Usually I just use a dime sized amount and it is enough to cover my face in a light layer of product. It has a pleasant herbal scent to it which I don't mind, and disappears

 within a while. 

Pros:
-hydrates and makes skin softer
-pore seems smaller and skin is more glowing

Cons:
-doesn't really have amazing effects on acne scars

Overall:
3.5/5 (points were detected on  how it works doesn't justify its heavy price tag)

Review: Naruko Rose Cubic Lotion

Having dry winter skin, I have been searching for a toner that is deeply hydrating and rich. I came across Naruko Rose Cubic Lotion and my search has been finished. This product is a jelly toner that has hydrated my skin deeply and using it has made me seen an improvement in my skin. 

The above photo shows its claims. I feel with the use of this toner, my skin absorbs the serum and moisturizer better, and it is so hydrating that sometimes I feel in a hotter climate, this would be enough as a day moisturizer. With the use of this, I have seen a lot less dry patches on my skin.

The packaging of this is simple and clean. I like how the pump dispenses just enough product for one application on my face. 

The toner comes out as a clear gel like liquid with a strong rose scent. (I personally love rose scented products.)  It spreads easily and is instantly absorbed without feeling sticky. Sometimes I even apply a layer of this over my night cream and the next morning I wake up with very hydrated and smooth skin. I have also substituted my makeup primer with this and have found my foundation to go on very smoothly without getting dry patches.

Pros:

-very hydrating

-absorbs easily

-less dry patches if used under foundation

Cons:

-has a rose scent which not everyone may like. 

Overall:
5/5 

Review: Sulwhasoo Gentle Foaming Cleanser

 I have recently been introduced to Sulwhasoo, a korean skincare line which features oriental herbs as their ingredients. The first product that I have tried from them is the Gentle Cleansing Foam. From what the sales associate told me, its main ingredient is ginseng and  could be used for all skin types but would be especially for my dry winter skin. 

The texture of this cleanser comes out as a gel which foams up a LOT. I pump it into a bowl and then beat it up with a cleansing brush. The foam is dense, get feels gentle on my skin. This cleanser does remove some face makeup but I usually prefer getting off all my makeup with a cleansing oil or makeup wipe first.  What I like about this cleanser is that it does not make my skin dry and I dont get the tight feeling  after rinsing as I do from other cleansers. It has also helped to make my face brighter and I feel like this made my skin absorb other skincare products better.  

Pros:
-doesnt dry out skin and cleans very well
-foams up a lot
-makes skintone brighter

Cons:
-may not remove a lot of makeup

Overall:
5/5