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.

Light office Makeup [VIDEO TUTORIAL]

Hi!

Updates!

I've put up a post on how to put on a basic light office makeup with slight smoky eye tones.

Again if there's anything you want me to write on or make a video for let me know. So far I've had requests for smokey eye shadow.

Also I've making a new video on using purely INGLOT cosmetics stay tuned!

I hope you like it! Remember to follow me please!

Click this link to go to the Light Office Makeup Video

Lash Works [TIPS]

Eyelash curler trick for a natural-looking curve!
Curl lashes at the roots, then pump the curler very lightly as you walk it toward the tips.

For super curls, heat your curler with a blow-dryer for a few seconds before curling. It’s almost like a heated curler!

If you have poker-straight lashes, try a waterproof mascara, which locks the curl into your lashes better than a regular formula.

Make your lashes pop by applying a coat of lengthening mascara, followed by one coat of thickening mascara.

Make your eyes seem wider, apply to your bottom lashes too. It's easier to do your bottom lashes before your top, rather than vice versa. However I prefer to do my top lashes first then the bottom.

For fuller and thicker lashes Wiggle the mascara wand in a zig-zag direction from the roots of your lashes to the tips. This separates your lashes and makes them appear fuller and thicker. It also coats your lashes more thoroughly.

Erase any smudges easily with a cotton bud dipped in a mild eye makeup remover. (Its best if you don’t use an natural olive oil blend because it leaves an oily residue.)

Place a card or if you have none on hand your finger between your eye lash and your skin to shield you eyelids from smudges or mistake.

Making a mascara mistake! quickly and gently remove the mistake with a cotton bud while the product is still wet. Do not wait until later because any product left on your skin would dry. Dried products are harder to remove!

When applying mascara look down at a 45 degree angle for an easier application and your hard slightly tilted.

Eye spy... secrets... [TIPS]

To conceal undereye circles, start by dotting concealer on the inner and middle area, then pat with your ring finger to blend. It helps if you first “warm up” your concealer on the back of your hand before applying.




The solution to creased eyeshadow: try an eye primer! I recommended it. I love Urban Decay’s Primer Potion... this is especially good if you have oily eye lids or if your eye lids are the type that gets oily as the day goes by. You'll find that any eye makeup you apply afterwards stays in place much longer.




Try out this fool-proof way to line your eyes instead of a single stroke, by pencil or brush try to instead draw a series of dashes with your liner along the lashline, then connect the dots or if you are more confortmble with strokes go for it!


For long-lasting eyeliner that lasts day to night! Trace over your eyes liner with a stiff-bristled shadow brush dipped in dark shadow or you could try some gel eye liners i the market that lasts the whole day. The downside though is that it tougher than usual to take off and it may sometimes stiffen your lashes if you’re the type who likes the lines as close to the lashes as possible.


Shimmer shadows are fun to wear, but did you know it also emphasizes heavy lids and fine lines?! Choose matte if you have puffy, swollen or wrinkled lids, and use shimmer as a highlighter instead on the brow bone.


Brighten your eyes by sweeping a dot of pale shimmery shadow at the inner corners or you use a white eyeliner on your water line instead!

Kiehl's Cryste Marine Firming Eye Treatment [REVIEW]

After a disaster event of trying Kiehl's Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate, I still have faith for Kiehl's products. I went back to the shop and told them my problem, the sales girl recommended the Cryste Marine Firming Eye Treatment. Here's the result:


Good:
1. Effectively reduce fine lines within a week.
2. Light texture, non-sticky.
3. Odourless.
4. Pure natural ingredients.
5. Affordable price, RM140, although most eye cream in the market are quite expensive.


Not so good:
1. Doesn't help much on reducing dark circles although it claims so.
2. Need to use constantly. Once you stop using it you can feel that the under eye area lost a little bit of elasticity and fine lines appearing visibly.


Verdict:
Worth trying. Will use this in long run.

Kiehl's Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate [REVIEW]

I bought this eye cream with hope to help reduce wrinkles and dark circles around my eyes. The result backfired. The skin around my eyes got really dry, causing puffiness and redness after three days of application. There is burning sensation on my eyes and I couldn't stop rubbing my eyes.

After I checked the ingredients, I discover that there are some lab-developed ingredients. As my skin is allergic of strong chemicals, irritation occurred.

I handed the entire tube to my aunt because I don't want to waste RM120, she finds it alright to use. She loves the product and it is helping her with the dark circles problem.

I strongly advise you to ask for sample before buying this product. It may work on certain people, but not on certain people like me. If they don't have any sample, as Kiehl's always don't have sample for eye cream, you can apply the tester on your skin about one or two hours before buying it.