Empties 2

reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked.

Hera Cell Essence - my ABSOLUTE skincare necessity! not only does it moisturize, but it also gives my skin this slight glow and preps my face for smoother make-up application. now this is a product my face no longer can live without. i once ran out of it and tried another brand of bio essence, and all hell broke loose on my face as i started getting little spots and zits :( so lesson learnt, and i stock up massively on this every time i return to korea. Hera is quite hard to spot in korea though, its always either a random standalone store, or in a departmental store. my best bet is to visit Lotte near myeongdong every trip.

Vichy Thermal Spa Water - thermal mists constitutes the 1st step of my make up routine. and i have to say, out of all the thermal mists i’ve used, this has got to be my least favourite. i experienced both good and bad days while using this. good being my skin gets enough moisture, bad being my skin starts getting sensitive and itching. but to be fair, this has the easiest cap to open! haha

Aritaum Water Sliding Tint - initially hated this product because the colour pay off wasn’t strong enough. but after using it a few more times, it sort of grew on me because of how rich the water content was! my lips never felt parched at any time, and its actually great for a more natural look (ie, going out for a few hours). plus, its super affordable!

Sexy Look Super Hydrating Duo Lifting Mask - a friend bought 2 boxes for me so it took me some time to finish everything. but i must say this mask is one of the more effective ones i’ve come across. my preference is still taiwan masks over korean ones; something about the former just works better, and something about the latter just feels mass produced & commercialised. upon applying, i can literally feel my skin feeding off the essence, sometime it stings a little but the pain is worth it because my face feels so smooth after!

Skinfood Black Sugar Honey Mask Wash Off - an extension of the black sugar scrub i suppose? i hate the smell of this, and the smell stays on for a few hours after washing off! didn’t think i’d be put-off by honey, but with this product on, my face literally feels like a playground for ants hahaha. other than that, i didn’t really notice any difference in terms of my face becoming brighter, but definitely feels exfoliated.

Innisfree Green Tea Mint Fresh Scalp Scaler - comes in a pack of 3. innisfree actually does pretty good hair stuff on hindsight. this is a product i use once a week on my scalp; simply apply on the scalp (try to get past the hair), massage, wait about 15 minutes and enjoy the cool minty sensation, and then wash off with shampoo. it is mentioned on the product that you should use more shampoo than usual too when washing it out. after which, your scalp feels clean and fresh!

Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol - my trip to sydney back in february converted me into an aesop addict. walking into an aesop store makes me feel like a 5 years old in a candy store, i want to smell and try everything. but aesop is so expensive back here in sgp compared to au! heavy pricetags aside, i quickly learned that the products are really a hit or a miss haha. this one is a definite hit for me, although it doesn’t exactly immediately moisturize, but it does the trick in ensuring i dont feel like a desert. smell wise, rose petals and chamomile saves the day (but i hate the scent of rose ironically).

Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution - received this as a sample, but wow this product is unexpectedly good! i have a couple of new spots on my legs and this product lightened them quite a bit! wasn’t expecting to see miracles especially with a sample, but this experience proved me wrong haha. i might consider buying the full product now.

Empties 1

hi im back to revive any existence of this space haha

so i am actually currently maintaining (at least attempting to!!) another space off blogger, specifically about my travels and cosmetics (skincare/makeup). #sotypicalomg

but i'll TRY to migrate the 'cosmetics' posts here too.

on that page, i mainly do EMPTIES posts; so reviewing products that I have finished, and liked/disliked. here you go!

Nature Republic Argan Essential Deep Care Hair Pack - used this product once a week, when i deep-conditioned my hair during the weekends. wouldn’t say its the most amazing hair mask, just okayyyyy. after washing off and drying, my hair feels limp, as if its drunk on chemicals. but after the 2nd wash (the next morning) it does feel healthier, softer, and more tamed.

Pure Supplement Lemon Blueberry Rejuvenating Overnight Mask - didn’t like this product from the start. it was sticky, and the stickiness didn’t disappear even if i reduce the amount used. it felt like lemon & blueberry jelly, very wobbly and sweetly scented. i ended up using this mask on my legs instead haha!

Banila Co. Bird’s Nest Forever Young Multi Care Lifting Cream - MAJOR HOLY GRAIL! love this product and cannot live without it. i use this cream as my last skincare step in the morning, and my skin absorbs this product like a sponge. a little bit goes a long way so you don’t need a lot of product for your skin to feel moisturized. also, this allows my make up to glide on perfectly, and prevents make-up patches from forming throughout the day on my face. - https://www.banilaco.com/en/product/productView.do?c_pm_seq=101636

YuskinA Family Medical Cream - absolute lifesaver whenever i travel to colder countries. because my skin dries out easily, but yet i hate moisturizers which leaves a sticky feeling after application; it wasn’t easy settling for 1 product which fulfills both conditions. this however, was heaven sent (from japan). it moisturizes your skin immediately and restores it to normality in no time. only downside is its heavy medicated smell, and suspiciously bright yellow colour.

Beyond Amazonia Body Balm - got this as a present from a friend’s mom. unfortunately Beyond has discontinued this product. very moisturizing, very soothing; makes my skin feel like a baby’s the next morning. love the hint of nutty scent too.

Chanel Rouge Coco 440 Arthur - t’was my first Chanel, and my most treasured Chanel. unexpectedly moisturizing, doesn’t highlight the cracks on my lips, rich colour pay-off, compliments my skin tone, doesnt tint my lips (also means it isn’t the most lasting product), and gives me all the confidence i need! my definite go-to lipstick on all important days.