Tuesday 22 January 2013

Etude House - Mascara Remover (One Shot Clean) [REVIEW]


ETUDE MASCARA REMOVER - One Shot Clean by Etude House (80ml)

This product is essentially similar to the Etude Eyes and Lips Makeup Remover. How? Well it comes in two parts the oil and the water. The only difference is that this oil substance is pink and this product is a little stronger and more effective towards removing strong waterproof or thick coatings of mascara. Like all other makeup removers of this kind you must shake the bottle well before use.

It also claims to be a one shot clean solution


The liquids separate when it's not used. 
Clear substance = Water
Pink substance = Liquid


Bottle well shaken. As you can see in the picture above its been well mixed.


PRICE:  RM 18.90 (on 26.6.11)

My Verdict:

Pros: It is much more effective than the Eyes and Lips Makeup Remover from Etude. It's also slightly cheaper than the other one though not be much. It's one of the more effective makeup remover with a low low price. It works well removing thick waterproof eyeliners and multiple coats of mascara on your eyes.


This product also removes makeup with minimal movement. a.k.a. you do not need to rub your eye area to remove the makeup; a simple blotting technique will work. (If you've read my blog you'd know that I'm against rubbing the skin near or surrounding the eye area as it causes premature wrinkles). 

Also there is minimal to no irritation on the eye. My eyes turns a bit red (hence the slight irritation)  using this but there is no burning sensation, tearing, swolen skin or lasting redness on the skin. The redness receeds pretty fast when I wash my face. 
(Ps: I have yet to FIND an eye makeup remover that does not turn my eyes just a tiny bit red when using it)

Packaging:  I love that the bottle looks simple and has clean lines. Its not overly made up which is in accordance with the price. The bottle also closes up tightly/securely. I've had no spills when it comes to travelling on ground and normal travelling. The liquid comes out through a dropper once you remove the cap.

It kind of streams out and doesn't require excessive shaking or squeezing for the product to come out of the bottle.

Cons: It is not a one shot clean in any sense. I still needed a 2nd swab of cotton pad or cotton bud to remove traces of makeup left on the water line and the areas close to the lash line even if you are not wearing waterproof make up.

Packaging: I've had an issue when you put this product in check-in luggage, it does leak out a bit. Not overly but you do notice it so its best that you put in a plastic sleeve before placing it in with the rest of your luggage.  


PS: I heard from Etude House staff that they are coming out with a new formulation for this so if I get a bottle I'll let you know. 


Keep an eye out, I will post up a tutorial on how to remove eye and lip makeup using the Eyes and Lips Makeup Remover from Etude as well as a comparative review.

Friday 18 January 2013

Price List .. What I have so far.. [PRICE LIST]

Hi Everyone,

This is a list that I managed to put together so far both locally in Malaysia and overseas (I will list the country I bought it from)... its hard work going through all those receipts but here it is.

Be sure to check back from time to time as I do update this list when I find my receipts and purchase new items. 

PS: The dates are date/month/year
PSS: I have bought many more items but I'm not always diligent enough to keep all the receipts... (=3) sorry

FROM Sephora
Shiseido
Macquillage Finish Powder/ Translucent Powder RM 115.00 (5.7.11)

Sephora Brand
Mineral Loose Powder FDT Medium 25 RM 65 (5.7.11)
******

The Face Shop
Black Head Clay Nose Pack - RM 22.91 - bought it for RM 20.60 @ 10% off (27.12.12)


SASA Cosmetics
Bel Natural Cleansing Konjac - RM 8.90 - RM 7.12 @ 20% off (3.10.12)
VMO Konjac Face Washing - RM 12.90 - RM 10.97 @ 15% off (3.10.12)
*****

Melvita 
Nigella Oil RM 77.00 - RM 73.15 @ 5% off (24.11.12)
Argan Oil RM 111.00 - RM 105.45 @ 5% off (24.11.12)
Apricot Lip Balm RM 43.00 - RM 40.85 @ 5% off (24.11.12)

Guardian
Keratinology Shampoo - RM 17.50 (17.11.12)

Kiehls
Abyssine Eye Cream 14ml RM 130 (3.10.12)
Ultra Facial Oil - Free Gel Cream 50ml RM 100 (16.7.11)
Line Reducing Eye Bright Concentrate 15ml RM 160.00  (26.3.12)
Lip Balm Cranberry 15ml - RM 35.00  (26.3.12)
Lip Balm Pear 15ml - RM 35.00  (26.3.12)


MAC 
Penultimate Brow Marker (Marrilyn Collection) 1gm - RM 68 (3.10.12)
Matte Lipstick - Deeply Addictive 3gm - RM 75 (3.10.12)

CARING PHARMACY
Liese Bubble Hair Colour RM 37.80  (27.3.12)

Silky Girl Gel Eye Liner - RM 23.90

IN SINGAPORE - Loreal Lipstick SGD $ 19.90

INGLOT
AMC Cream Foundation MC100 - RM 86.00 (26.6.11)
Face Blush (Stand Alone) - RM 50.00 (26.6.11)
Freedom System Concealer Cream - RM 22.00 (26.6.11)
Freedom Shadow - RM 28.00 (26.6.11)
AMC Freedom Shadow - RM 28.00 (26.6.11)

LANCOME
UV Expert GN-Shield Make Up Base and Sunblock SPF 50 PA+++ 12/UV/High UVA PPD RM 175.00  (11.9.11)

ETUDE HOUSE
Lip and Eye Makeup Remover - RM 22.90 (26.6.11)
Mascara Remover Perfect - RM 18.90 (26.6.11)
Peach Body Lotion - RM 13.45 (26.6.11)

Bobby Brown 
Sparkle Eye Shadow RM 90 (18.1.13)
Brightening Finishing Powder RM 195 (18.1.13)
Brow Pencil RM 75 (18.1.13)
Tinted Eye Brightener RM 105 (18.1.13)
Retouching Powder RM 130 (18.1.13)
Limited Edition Caviar and Oyster Palette RM 285 (23.12.12)
Brightening Lip Gloss RM 85 (23.12.12)
Dual Ended-Mascara RM 95 (23.12.12)
High Shimmer Lip Gloss RM RM 85 (23.12.12)
Shimmer Nail Polish RM 65 (23.12.12)
Sheer Lip Color RM 85 (9.5.12)

PS: This is only a guide and should not be  taken as the undeniable truth.
 

Monday 14 January 2013

Vanity Trove December 2012 Release: Ahh... It's Victoria's Secret... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL]

For the month of December 2012 the theme for Vanity Trove is "Ahh... It's Victoria's Secret..." 

Now as usual, lets get on to "What did I receive in the box!" 



This months it start's off with secrets:


# SECRET 1 POWER OF NATURE
NONE!



















# SECRET 2 DOCTORED DIFFERENCE
Dr GL - Collagen Essence 10ml
Dr GL - $ 20 voucher with minimum of $80 purcahse













 





# SECRET 3 HERBAL RECIPES
belif - Bergamot Herbal Extract Toner
belif - Milky Moisturizer Hydra Balancing
belif - Cream Cleansing Foam Moist 3ml
belif - The True Cream - Aqua Bomb 3ml
belif - Peat Miracle Revital Eye Cream 3ml
belif - First Aid - Transforming Peel Off Mask 5ml










# SECRET 4 BARE BEAUTY
The Future of Waxing  2 samples

# SECRET 5 HOOKED ON THIS
NONE!

# SECRET 6 BLACK AND WHITE NO MORE
NONE!

# SECRET 7 CULT CRAVE
NONE!

# SECRET 8 SHOP THIS WAY
NONE!

# SECRET 9 KOREAN CRAZE
NONE

# Not Listed




Beauty Buffet - Feed Your Skin Everyday - Apple & Evening Primrose Facial Mask (23ml of essence)


BIORE : Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets 



LEADER : Hydrogel Eye Therapy Patch

 Loreal White Perfect - Anti Spot Brightening Essence 5ml


the Verdict!

Pros: Nil


CONS: I'm so so sooo sorry to say that for this month I did not receive any full sized product at all!!!!! Sob sob sob. This is especially sad for me since its Christmas and I was expecting something special. 

Further I have to unfortunately put my 2 cents in this month and say that Vanity Trove's December Edition was extremely disappointing. 

The full sized Dr GL - Collagen Essence  is actually 30ml click here and as you can see everything else in the box is a sample. If you've seen or read my previous posts you'd know that I loved Vanity Trove so much so that after my first 3 months of my 1st subscription and renewed for another 3 months. 

Now I not only have my fingers crossed but my toes too. I really really reallllly hope my last box is good. 


Muah
XOXO Marie 





Friday 4 January 2013

Vanity Trove November 2012 Release: Dream Girl... What did I receive in the box? [SHOW and TELL]

For the month of October 2012 the theme for Vanity Trove is "Dream Girl"




Now, on to the main event

What's in the box? (^_^)










1. FINE TOUCH
Ujene Puriste Collagen Eye Gel 15g - Deeply moisturize skin around eye area










 


2. SMOOTH STEPS UP
Neogence Pore Solution - Extremely Off-Heads Serum 5ml
ZA Amino Mineral Refreshing Gel - Total Hydration 5g




3. DELICATE AFFAIRS
Adore Active Days and Active Nights - 1 piece each


4. BE BEAUTIFUL
NONE!




5. NO CATEGORY
a)Vitecreme B12 3ml - Regenerative Cream with Vitamin B12


 b)Uriage - Aqua Precis: Moisturising Refreshing Cream Gel 5ml


c)Ichikami- Shampoo 12ml, Conditioner 12ml and Treatment 15g

d) $5 discount voucher for SASA Singapore













So the Verdict! (Drumroll please!)

Pros: Really love the fact that I got a full sized eye cream. Eye cream of any brand isn't cheap what more Ujene! (^_^)

CONS:
I'm really sad that for the month of November 2012 I only received 1 (one) full sized product! All the others are samples! Worse still the items received for category 3 and the Ichikami hair products only has one use! Not to mention I didn't receive anything from Category 4 at all. 

I have to say for the month of November 2012 it is such a disappointment considering that I really really love the boxes I got August through October!  So much so that I subscribed for another 3 months. This is the first box of the second 3 month subscription. I hope Vanity Trove does not dissapoint me again. 

That being said I have my fingers crossed for luck!

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