Black,

EyeLash Glue (Adhesive) - 假睫毛膠水

5:25 AM Ai 0 Comments

A good eyelash glue is a must to have long lasting lashes. Here are some of my best ones I have tried and they really hold.

I love my eyelashes and i wear them everyday for about more then 12hrs, i need them to hold through the whole day.

How to put the eyelash on?  



My best choices for eyelash adhesive are :


 1 ) Koji - Eyelash Glue ( Eyelash FIX)



This product comes in three tones, Black , clear and white.

i) The Clear and White Eyelash FIX
Both dry clear and they are my all time favorite.
I tend to use the clear on daily and keep one in my make up bag for emergencies.

Top lash test:

The glue holds really well and a little goes along way. It would be rare for the glue to not stick.
I have wore the glue with my lashes through rain and storms, my make up would run but dam this glue is good, the lashes didn't move an inch.

It tear proof - i tried that too, but of course it not resistant to you rubbing your eyes with a tissue like a crazy mad women so if your tearing up, easy on the tissue just dab and don't rub.

I like the size , it just right you don't have a large tube which will dry up quickly. Its package makes it easy to hold and apply to lash and better still as an eye glue to make a eye crease for mono lids or just to shift the crease to get a dramatic effect to your eyes.

This is very well prices and is not expensive. Range from $1-3 USD.

Bottom lash test :

Works great and like it being on the Top lash , it helps the lower lashes stay and there is no trace of the glue once its dry , I have had no issues at all with keeping the lower lashes on.. yes that even through tearing up.
As per the top lashes if you excessively rub your eyes over the lashes .. nothing can save it .. this is a removable adhesive and not super glue.


Alternative use:

In Emergency where your eyes have fully gone monolids and there is no eye tape or glue around, the Eyelash FIX is awesome to use as a eye glue. Nowdays i just put it on and use it as a eye glue if needed , easy to apply on just use the glue and draw a line on the crease where you want it.

Use your index finger and the flatten the glue over the eye , just spread it out a little. Don.t go nuts!!
Then open the eye and use the eye glue crease applicator to hold. If you don't have one just use your  tweezers ( make sure its not the sharp one just a flat headed one )





ii) Black Eyelash FIX.



I personal love the Eyelash Fix range but with the black one ... i have my reserves.
I was initially really excited about it being black as it helped defined the eyeliner and if i put to much on , the make up and the foundation will not be able to color the glue.

Those would be the Pros but the Cons of this Black Eyelash Fix is that .. it kind of smells and after opening the product tends to separates. The glue becomes gray and you need to shake it a bit and remove some of the excessive build up of what look like water...

I wear contacts a lot and due to the smell and whatever component is in this black one , i feel that when iam using it i am more pron to getting irritations to the eyes which is a major issue for me. I guess for any contact lens wearer.

Its a good product to have around but not a daily use item. If you are not careful and not great with putting on the lashes you will end up with a massive black smudge over your eyes or a few lines where you didnt want it. I definitely done that and had to remove my eye make up and then redo it.

If your in a rush i would stay away from the Black Eyelash Fix or you end up spending more time dolling up to get out of the house.



2) Koji - Dolly Wink Eyelash Adhesive - Spring Heart



This product by Koji is pretty much the same as the Eyelash FIX Clear except it has a cute package. This one is nicer when you put it in your make up bag out as .. com'on it pink :p
The size is smaller then the Eyelash Fix so regarding value , you pay more for less because of the packaging.


3) DUO adhesive




This one is basically loved all over the world and has been recommended by a lot of make up artiest.
This is a very strong adhesive and works really well to hold the lashes in place.

Pretty much the same as the Koji its water proof , the tube is bigger so regarding using it as a fixer when the lash goes south when you put it on due to poor placement it might be hard to use it to just readjust. You are more likely to have to take off the lashes and redo it.

Compared to the Koji Eyelash Fix , Duo is more expensive costing around $5-10 dollars depending where you get it from BUT its worth it .

4) Dolly wink

This is awesome cute packaging ,
Function is the same as the other Koji Eyelash adhesive but due to branding and packaging this cost more.
The tip is like a brush so its very easy to use and great for touch ups. :)



Ones to stay away from : 

Its so easy sometimes to see cheap eyelash glue and want to just buy the cheaper version. I got given the following ones as a gift with my purchase and they stink. To think of putting such harsh chemicals over the lids where just unbearable.

I tested them on my hand but really didn't like it. Ok, considering its products really close to the eyes  you should really take care in choosing a good product and don't be tempted to go cheap.
The products can easily go into your eyes and cause irritation and for contact wearers thats a disaster in the making.

No to be a snob but some products which are made overseas such as China has not been properly tested and some products are dangerous to use so close to your eyes so be careful.
 Always purchase known brands and check the manufacturer location as some countries still allow for some prohibited ingredient to be added which cause side effects.

Holika Holika,

Holika Holika -Pore Magic Cover Mousse Starter SPF30 PA++ (草莓毛孔魔法遮瑕泡沫底霜)

3:50 AM Ai 0 Comments

In my quest for super flawless skin , i wanted to try this product out.
Clearly from the promotion ad which they did having a strawberry and if you coated it , it was flawlessly covered sends a message ( bravo on the marketing .. i am won over)

I really expected big things from this foundation base. Ok, i know miracles don't happen but ..one can wish.

The product claims :

By using this as a base for your foundation , it help to initially tighten and covering wide pores,to provide a  clean and even skin textures.
It blocks UV rays and reflecting the light, it maintains clean and bright skin tone. Smart Oil Balancing Powder makes fresh skin condition by controlling excess sebum and oil.
Pore Magic Cover Mousse Starter SPF30 PA++ contains hot-spring water, which has abundant mineral ingredients, and jojoba oil to moisturize the skin without sticky feeling.

Verdict:

The mousse texture was interesting, it left a bit sticky which is a pro and con of the product, being a bit sticky it did help the foundation to glide on better and the eye make up set better.
Regarding the main claim of the product to radically cover and tighten pores that was a massive claim which as expected didn;t really happen. It only help make the pores seems less enlarged but if you had dehydrated skin which caused flaking skin, the product will just get caught and the make up looks caked on.

I was a bit disappointed that is not the magic potion which it claimed to be but in hindsight the product did work as a great make up base to ensure that you had long lasting make up all say.

If you where thinking of using this product just by itself with out make up , the color may vary on your skin and best to use press powder over the top if you are going to use it alone.

-娜麗絲,

Naris Up - BIHADASHI - Dual Pore Cover -娜麗絲 BIHADASHI 毛孔雙效遮瑕膏

3:36 AM Ai 0 Comments

I purchased this production in hopes that it will help cover some of my enlarged pores.
The package is all in Japanese so if you don't understand it was a bit of an effort to figure out which color of the product was for what.

The product claims to :

-correct pore problems in different areas, concealing enlarged pores caused by aging or acnes.
-White concealer is for cheek pores. It contains silicon powder, jojoba oil and peptide to fill in pores, prevent dry skin and restore elasticity.
-Beige concealer is for nose pores. Empowered with sebum absorbing powder, highly-resistant polymer, vitamin C derivative and vitamin E, it not only works to conceal blackheads and acnes, but also helps correct dull skin, performing perfect makeup finish.


Verdict:

The product was light and i tried to use it on my nose which was my main issue at the moment with enlarged pores. The Beige concealer glided on pretty well but you need to use a lot to really get the full effect , for me it seems like i was putting the pores with more product to smooth it out. It was light so didn't cake .

The White concealer was very watery and light when you placed it on your skin. Initially i expected a more concentrated balm and was very surprise at how it felt on. It definitely helped in smoothing out the skin but regarding for coverage i personally didn;t really find it that useful.

If you have not very big pores and just want to obtain a very flawless finish this product is great as it allows you to achieve a very flawless look while the product is very hydrating to ensure that the make up/foundation smooth right over it.

If you have excessively big pores  this product still would work but you will have to put a large amount on. I would suggestion you don;t even though the product seems to not clog the pores but less is more when you are trying to tighten the skin and refine the pores.

Still a worthy purchase

(自然膚色),

Sana PORE PUTTY BB Pact SPF40 PA -莎娜 PORE PUTTY 毛穴職人防曬蜜粉餅(自然膚色)

3:22 AM Ai 0 Comments

This product really mazed me .

The claim of the products:

BB Pact SPF40 PA+++ one step complete make up base ( well for the rest of us that mean Foundation lol)  It filled pores and any imperfections.
BB pact is applied as a wet foundation cream and provides a powdery finish.boosted by Collagen serum within the product. It is enriched with Moisture hydrolyzed collagen to lock in moisture and allows for a  smooth finish for a long day ware.

 I took it for a test run when i was the maid on honor. Initially the make up artiest did my make up and within about a frame of 2 hrs my foundation started to melt off from the perpetration and the heat ( it was a lovely day the sun was out and blazing .. Australia can be very dry is you just roast in the sun).
I took the Sana Pore BB pack as backup and lucky i did.

I cleared my face of oil with makeup blotting paper  and applied a thin layer of the BB balm which i was thinking wet foundation .. not sure if it will give me a compact powder finish. To my surprise it worked a treat. The wet application prevented caking and the creasing to any dehydrated skin from being in the sun. It gave a flawless finish when it was spread over the skin which the impressive thing was it was like using the HD makeup i had.
This also doubled for me as a concealer and a stabilizer for my eye make up to prevent it from running and causing big panda eye.

The photos came up awesome giving total flawless skin the small acne issue and redness i had from lack of sleep the night before was fully unnoticeable.

Verdict:
This BB cream is the best i have tried and compared to the wet foundation i would prefer this more. However i do find that if you use the foundation and keep the compact with you for touch up is also excellent.

Definitely works and worth buying to achieve the HD flawless skin.. I am totally in love with this ...

Aqua,

Holika Holika AQUA SPLASH Aqua Splash Serum ( 高效補水精華)

7:28 AM Ai 0 Comments

This cute little bottle packs a lot of hydration.
I have been getting a build up of dry skin on my nose and been ex foliating and trying to get my skin back to where it should be. In desperation i went searching for new products which can help me.


I added the Aqua Splash to my routine along with the My Beatuy dairy masks to boost my skins hydration. 


Holika Holika Aqua Splash Serum is a light and it was very moisturizing . It's suppose to be formulated with natural mineral water and natural Alpine glacier water which penetrates deep into the skin to hydrate efficiently.

i used it over a week and a half have have seen great improvement in my skin. Australia just has really harsh weather and we tend to be a  pretty dry environment so dehydration of the skin is common  plus the air con don't help either.

Verdict:

for about $20 USD it was worth it. It really help hydrate my skin daily. I added it to my normal routine and has seen improvement. The bonus for hydrated skin is less sebum and the pores of the skin become more refined as you have less build up. Loving this new addition to my routine .

Beauty Mate,

BeautyMate - Bright Up Nano Eye Mask ( 美肌之誌 -消除黑眼圈納米眼膜)

7:01 AM Ai 0 Comments

I heard of this brand a lot but have never actually brought it myself . I was looking for an eye mask as the weather hasn't been too kind to me as well as the late nights. Really wanted something to Hydrate the skin and remove the dark circles, I have been fortunate i didn;t actually have massive dark circles but there was a small shadow.

So my search for a product came down to this one which was more appealing with its claim to nano technology which helps release nutrient such as Vitamin B3 to support improvement in the under eye skin which is so delicate.

The mask claims:
Research has shown that Vitamin B3 can interfere the transmission of melanin up to the dermal cells, thus help to minimize dark circles and improve skin texture. Algae extract can enhance blood circulation and stimulate metabolism, keep your eyes healthy and energetic, bright and fresh.
Effects: Enhances blood circulation, whitening, moisturizing

 ( whatever all that means )

I took it for a test run to see if it works.. :p

The eye mask is neatly packaged in a little try which is allowing the mask to soak in the serum.
It totally soaked when i took it out .

I put it on and it was very concentrated and being totally so saturated with the serum after putting it in place under my eyes carefully it slowly slipped down my face. It's not a glamorous look ... my sister didn't stop laughing as it slowly slipped of while i was talking to her.
I would suggest that you either use it with an face mask which would help it stay in place or just lay down somewhere for about 15-20mins.

Verdict:

After trying to get it to STAY in place by laying down on my back , when i took it off my under eyes was visibility hydrated. Can't really tell if there was much use for the dark circles, that you need to use it a few times and if that still don;t work... think you really need a life style change such as your diet.

Putting on make up was much easier the following say as the eye area was so hydrated and pump , make up just smoothed on with out a crease which was awesome. I did notice that i didn't need conceal and foundation/BB cream was enough to cover my darken under eye area but full effects of helping clear the dark circles , you need several applications.

As a maintenance eye mask i think it's worth buying as it dose help improve the skin around the eye. You might want to alternate between this one and the  Collagen Smooth Nano mask :p best of both worlds.

Mask,

My Beauty Diary Sake Yeast Mask - (我的美麗日記 Mask)

6:27 AM Ai 0 Comments

Production :  Sake Yeast Mask

I personally Love the My Beauty Diary masks as they have been really great at hydrating the skin and always feel very refreshed. Its definitely up there in my favorite masks.

I was really interested to try this mask as Saka extracts mean there is Pitera which a key essence in making skin look more clear and youthful, same stuff that the well know SKII products use.

 This product boost that it will help skin renewal and increase collagen and clear the skin by controlling sebum secretion and hydrate to eliminate discolorations as well.


 Verdict:

The product is great at hydration as per all the My Beauty diary range. From a few use my skin feels more refreshed and clear.

I can't say that it will work over night , you need to use it a few times. I have used its daily in an attempt to have perfect skin for my friend's wedding. It's definiatly help improve my skin and allows my make up to glide on smoothy. I have very delicate skin which scare very easily and the mask has help reduce the scaring and my skin looks much cleaner. My sister noticed a dramatic difference with my skin as i was now more whiter and the scaring/redness went down.

I would recommend to help support your daily skin routine. Definitely work purchasing :)

2012 make up trend,

Make up trend 2012

7:31 AM Ai 0 Comments

This year seem to be a trend toward the same flawless look with a bit of edge. Think girl next door with a twist of more edgy splash of colors if you wanna go bold.

Here are some makeup ideas and how to. The extract from mags should be taken in context , you don't need to take the whole look on board but there is key aspect of each look which i do find nice and would be great to incorporate in your everyday look. The Japanese mags sometimes tends to go really theatrical.


My Key tips :

-Keep your eye brows thinker to give you a more youthful and vibrant look

-Less is more, Aim for flawless skin buy using a BB Cream rather then foundation . If you are going to use foundation use a light coverage and use concealer.

-Use a Hi-definition powder to set your make up this is give an additional flawless effect and your will be camera ready all the time. Cargo or use products such as Nude by nature.

- Eyelashes - natural set will help you define the eyes so you don't really need to put on thick eyeliner. Keep the eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible.

- Shadows - keep to the pinks, browns, golds, peach and if you want to add some jazz to the look, use different color shadows such as blue, green  to lightly line the corners or line the bottom :)

- Lips : choose more pinks, peach and nude tones for day use and for a more dramatic look use a hot pink , a pale pink , a orange color , red ( make sure to keep the rest of the face simple)

Blush :  more nautral tones like peach , pinks, electrical pink rough is also a good color but make sure you a light with it or you end up looking like u are sun burn .

brow,

Daiso -Sydney

5:32 AM Ai 0 Comments

Daiso a 100 yen chain has arrived on 2011 in Australia, finally !!
Everything is $2.80 AUD , for me as a Sydney-sider i am loving this new store but it also has been a the cause of a lot of crazy shopping.

The Sydney store is much smaller then the VIC store which is a bummer as we are missing out on some other products which is yet to be showcased .. just have to wait until the expansion on level 2 in Chatswood Mandarin center. 

They stock everything from Kitchenware, Personal Care, Make up, pets, and home ware. It's the like 2 dollar shop but stuff are actually $2.80 for all and the quality is excellent.

I personally love to go and check out new items and try new stuff from time to time in there.

Here are a few of my favorites and hope it will help you shop when you decide to head to Chatswood. I'll try to review as much as i can and add them on slowly to the blog :)





Cosmetic Products:

The cosmetic which are being sold are of great quality so its worth trying it out .
Great value and really if you don't like it , it was only $2.80 which is less then a bus ticket or a cheeseburger at Macdonald.

My best picks:

1. Eyelashes - they cheap and they are awesome , they rate much better then brands such as Sally Hansen which you might buy  for about $20 at Priceline. I generally stock up when i go to Japan and come back with like 100s of pairs as they fit the nice nicely and tend to be more natural and not too fake when you have them on.
This one shown is not the only one they have like 4 different brands at offer and i tried them all and they awesome .


2. Nail Art products - they have heaps of nail art stickers and nails. I tend to like the stickers more as i like gel nails and the false nail stick ons just don't work for me.
They are really pretty and there is some really classy designs.
The false nails are great if you like them.


3.  Eye Shadow and blush :

They not bad but you can;t expect quality like Mac and Chanel, but it dose go one smooth its a life saver to buy it and keep it in your car or at the office/lockers in case you have a crisis.


Eye Shadow i tend to like this brown one on the left that they have to offer .






4. Brow pens

They have a great range of eyebrow pens/liners which last very well. I was using the Boddie Brown and Kate Eyebrow set but still the color didn't always suit so i mix it up with the brow pen from Diaso and it been working really great :) more natural







5: Eye Liner -
the eye liner are way better the Maybeline and Covergirl ones. I usually purchase the Japnese branded ones which usually retails around 10-25 USD but this one works really well. Its smooth and just glides one and has a fine tip.







     


Personal care :


Loving the shoe pad, there is heaps more products like the massive range of hair and skin care and bath salts.

I have pretty much tried all the hair shampoo and they stock the Buya range , Buya is horse oil.
Is not bad worth the try and they also have a charcoal range which helps stop oily hair.

Personal favorites are:
-Bath salt - pretty much all of them
- Charcoal face mask - really gets the dirty out of the pores and stop it clogging
-Buya Shampoo, Conditioner and Body wash
- Aloe Cleaning lotion - or what they note as cosmetic swipe - this is a toner for after you wash your face. This really helps re hydrate your skins.
- Shoes pads
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Home and kitchen ware:

The stuff ware way better then Ikea and gotting to home ware shops , its cheap and its durable.

I have dec my place out with a lot of new kitchen ware such as the cutting knifes and new bowls and cups/mugs. They are very durable and all the items are pretty much all microwaveable - remember to read the bottom of the item to check before you try to make it combust .

I am also loving that they have a section dedicated to baking ware. I love to bake and they even have carry boxes for your handmade cakes which you can buy which is awesome. Usually these box cost me 4 dollars now i am only paying $2.8 and its not the traditional white box but a nicely decoration box.









Stationary :

I Love good stationary and they stock heaps of items which i usually use from great writing pens and post its and folder i am kinda of heaven .

Yes i love my stationary :p

I haven't real posted what i brought as there is just soooo much haha.. when you get there you will know what i mean.






General nick nacks :

um.. hard to tell you what there is as there is so much stuff...
you will feel like you're a kid in a candy store only for general stuff and homeware