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Thursday, December 11, 2014

MEMEBOX Unboxing ♡ Princess Edition #6 Cinderella + Initial Thoughts

Memebox Princess Edition #6 Cinderella
imageMEMEBOX Princess Edition #6 Cinderella
It's a modern Cinderella makeup! Poor Cinderella was covered in a cinder and dust, and was so busy that she had no time for beauty! But with a little bit of bibbity bobbity boo, a Fairy Godmother, and a glass slipper, she was able to recreate a whole new look (and also snag her prince hubby!) But, get real. We're real women, with real problems, and most importantly, we don't have a Fairy Godmother. So how do we achieve this Cinderella-esque transformation? Memebox has put together a Cinderella box with all the hair, makeup and skincare essentials that will instantly transform your look into a princess.

PRICE PER BOX: $29.00
SHIPPING: $6.99 - Free upgrade with express shipping when purchase a value set.

AVAILABILITY: sold out.

A week or two ago I did an unboxing of Memebox Princess Edition #5 Tinkerbell, did you enjoy that? I have purchased this Cinderella box in a value set which includes Ariel, Cinderella and Tinkerbell; and I also paid for a free upgrade to express shipping which only took 1 day to arrived. ^^ ~

As mentioned in my Tinkerbell unboxing, I will not be writing an unboxing post for the Ariel box, as I am gifting some of the products from The Little Mermaid box to a friend and I was told she reads my blog quite often. I don't want to spoil the surprise. 

imageECLAIRE Color-Blast Blusher: Santtorini Coral // 3.5g
Full size product: 3.5g ($32)

Product Description: A soft and sheer coral, pressed powder blush. Designed to be worn alone or layered together for more depth, it'll bring out the healthy, peachy glow from any skin tone.

How to Use: Use a brush to apply the blusher and gently blend in. 

Initial Thoughts: This blush comes with two parts, it's like a build it yourself kind of thing. It comes with a blush case and the blush. I like the design of the case, it's small and handy, but too bad I am not a fan of this overall. I found it really hard to put the blush pan into the case and it was even harder to take out the blush, I have tried and I failed! So I gave up ~ 

The blush itself is a really nice buttery and soft texture, it isn't powdery, but it does applies a bit chalky. Santtorini Coral is a beautiful color, it may show up better on people with tan skin as it hardly show up on my NC25 skin tone.

imageANIS Double Act Curling Essence // 200g
Full size product: 200g ($6)

Product Description: Enriched with grape seed oil and various natural moisturizers, this Double Act Curling Essence not only delivers moisture surge, nourishment, and firmness to hair but also work as a hair styler for strengthening your curls and holding them in place all day long.

How to Use: Apply directly over towel-dried hair. Re-apply after blow drying hair to give a moist, lustrous finish to your locks.

Initial Thoughts: GRRR >.< More hair product!

imageTONYMOLY BCDation All Master SPF30 PA++ // 20g
Full size product: 50g ($24)

Production Description: This multi-funtional BCDation from Tonymoly is a makeup base, a BB cream, a CC cream and a foundation all in one. It not only correct, blur, and balance out the skin tone but also moisturizes, lifts, and adds extra volume for a silky smooth 3D complexion.

How to Use: Apply a pearl-sized amount evenly over the face. Apply more onto T-zone and under eye area for a highlighting effect. Follow with your powder application.

Initial Thoughts: I already own one of these BCDation thing and I have tried this numerous time. I like how it covers my imperfections like a foundation does, but it looks pale on me. I have waited for the color to set as Memebox mentioned it aims to balance out the skin tone, so far no luck. Maybe I am doing something wrong here...

imageLADYKIN At The Party Long 7 Perm Mascara // 8ml
Full size product: 8ml ($10)

Product Description: A smart dual brush mascara with two different types of brush attached for a 24 hour long, voluminous lashes. The round, ball-like brush works as a 2nd step volumizer which allows you too create varieties of look by adding extra curl and volume to different parts of your lashes.

How to Use: Use the stick part of the brush to curl up lashes. Then take the rounded part of the brush to accentuate and fill in either upper, lower, or full lashes.

Initial Thoughts: I haven't tried this yet, but I am in love with the brush wand, have never seen anything like this before! 

imageMACQUEEN Concealer Dual Veil // 8g
Full size product: 8g ($14)

Product Description: This dual concealer consists of a cover stick on one end for erasing red spots and blemish scars and a liquid concealer on the other for evening out unbalanced skin tone or highlighting T-zone and under eye area.

How to Use: Apply small amounts of each concealer over areas with darkened spots or signs of fine wrinkles.

Initial Thoughts: I love this concealer dual, it's concealer stick on one side and liquid concealer on the other. I wish Memebox has chose the lighter shade for me thou, it's a bit too dark. The annoying thing is that, it's too dark to conceal blemishes but it's way too light to use as a bronzer stick... LOl, what am I going to do?

imageECLAIRE Color-Blast Lip Cream with Matte Finish // 5ml
Full size product: 5ml ($29)

Product Description: Sophisticated and vivid in color, completely waterproof and long-lasting, and leaving a silky matte finish, the color-Blast Lip Cream is a must-have for lovers of all lip products! Its vegetable oil based formula is gentle and moisturizing, and its prevents dehydration of your lips by creating a moisture lock-in layer. Plus, it's free of paraben, benzophenoone, alcohol, mineral oil and phenoxyethanol.

How to Use: Apply a layer of lip cream for a natural pigmentation. For more volume and gloss, apply multiple layers or a lip gloss over lip cream to add extra shimmer.

Initial Thoughts: Creamy, bright and girly! I will be writing a review on this sometimes soon ^^

imageCOLOR WORLD Setting Powder // 30g
Full size product: 30g ($24)

Product Description: An extremely lightweight, sheer setting powder which is silky and fine in texture and leaves skin with a flawless finish. Smooth away fine lines and imperfections as it sets your makeup in place for the whole day. Add a velvety finish to any makeup or for the extra color and coverage when applied alone.

How to Use: Wear the powder over BB cream or foundation to set in makeup or wear it alone on bare skin.

Initial Thoughts: This is truly an amazing setting powder! I have received the shade 'Lavender' which is pretty much a translucent powder. I wear this on top of BB cream and sometimes foundation, my makeup really, I mean REALLY LAST ALL DAY! Without having to touch up during lunch time or use a blotting paper etc. I have combo / oily skin and I usually use the MAC blot powder to set my makeup, MAC does keep my makeup in place, but during summer, in hot office environment, my face tends to turn into a disco-ball and my makeup tends to slides off. When using the Color World Setting Powder, my makeup really just stay put the whole day, super impressed, especially when little bit of the product is needed to cover the whole face. I am already thinking of buying extras for back-up haha!

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OVERALL THOUGHTS
When the Cinderella box first arrived, I was very impressed; I mean I still am, but just not as amazed at the products as I was when I first opened it. Now that I had some time to test out the products, I find not all of them works for me... I wish the concealer was lighter and the blush was deeper etc, but overall it's a great box anyway. I have been loving the Color World setting powder! It now has a permanent spot in my daily makeup routine. ^^

Anyway, did you get any of the Princess Edition boxes?



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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box ♡ Unboxing

YAY ~ It's here, it's here... *happy dance*

WARNING: PLEASE DO NOT LOOK, IF YOU HAVEN'T OPENED YOUR BOX!
we all know how annoying it is when someone posted a picture of their beauty boxes before you have opened yours and it spoiled your surprise... not cool!

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box
The Beauty Review December Beauty Box

Beauty Review is a New Zealand based online beauty website, it's a place for people like me and/or you (you must be interested in beauty that's why you're on my blog right?!) to read true beauty products reviews and connect with people who has the same interest as you in the forum.

I discovered this very helpful website early this year and I have been a member since February '14. I find all members on this website very friendly and non-judgemental. Overall it's a happy place, plus bonus of free beauty advice. ^^

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box

Beauty Review has launched its first ever beauty box this December, there's only 250 boxes available and I remember the sale was intense! Refreshing my web browser for the first 10 minutes and it just kept saying "error" "error" "error" lol you could imagine my frustration?! I was finally able to get into the sale after 20 minutes and within 30 minutes since it launched, all the boxes were sold out! How crazy?!

The Beauty Review Beauty Box is a lot different compare to other beauty subscription boxes, they aim to bring you all the latest full size products that are currently available in stores in New Zealand, not old stocks that are expired and no longer available or products that we have never heard of. The BR Beauty Box is all about what's inside the box not the cardboard box itself, I have tried a few beauty subscription companies who's beauty boxes came wrap all fancy, but inside products were s*** lol.

I think the BR Beauty Box is only available to New Zealand resident and you are only eligible to purchase if you're a member of the BR community. This beauty box service isn't available every single month, at the moment it's only quarterly and BR says to keep our eyes open for special boxes such as the nail beauty box and the lip beauty box. Already super excited! *squeal*

Anyway, before I go ahead and unbox my December Beauty Review Beauty Box, I feel the need to remind you again... If you haven't opened your BR December Beauty Box yet, don't look any further! I would hate to be the one who spoiled your surprises!

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box

Don't say I haven't warned you, cause I did ;) twice. ~

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box includes 13 full size products, together the box worth $169.00!

So... Are you ready...?

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box
The Beauty Review December Beauty Box

The Beauty Review December Beauty Box arrived in a huge box, it's as big as if you combine four normal Memebox together, it's THAT BIG! I was overwhelmed when I opened the box, although I did check out the products included on the description card, I was still really impressed with my December beauty box. It's pretty jam packed and the products are all what BR claimed to be, 13 full size beauty products that are currently available to purchase in-store.

Za Eyes in Groovy Lady Brown
Za Eyes in Groovy Lady Brown

Za Eyes in Groovy Lady Brown // RRP $20.00
Specially formulated with brilliant Powder Complex, Za Eyes Groovy Lady Brown helps to create sheer bright looking eyes without smudging over time.

** scroll to the bottom for swatches **

Moisture Mist Moisturising Lipstick
Moisture Mist Moisturising Lipstick

Moisture Mist Moisturising Lipstick // RRP $22.00
Pippin Apple or Damask Rose
Moisture Mist Moisturising lipstick provides long-last color. Glides on smoothly and evenly. Available in 12 different shades.

** scroll to the bottom for swatches **

Nivea In Shower Smooth Lotion

Nivea In Shower Smooth Lotion // RRP $9.49
Nivea In-Shower Smooth Body Lotion, turns essential skin care into a daily ritual. Enriched with Shea butter, it is specially formulated to nourish dry skin. Also suitable after shaving and depilation, this versatile product leaves the body feeling silky smooth and provides moistursation for up to 24 hours.

Yes to Grapefruit & Yes to Cucumber

Yes to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub & Dark Spot Correcting Serum // samples

Yes to Cucumber Facial Cleansing Wipes Travel Pack // RRP $5.99
The famed facial wipes in mini size! These all-natural and hypoallergenic wipes are made with soothing ingredients like cucumber, green tea, and aloe. They fit right into your purse gym bag. Regardless of where you are, your skin will feel gorgeous, hydrated, smooth and most of all refreshed!

Za Pure Shine Lips 
Za Pure Shine Lips 

Za Pure Shine Lips // RRP $14.00
Lady Red, Pretty Pink or Praline
Available in 16 shades and contains moisturising agents including collagen complex, hyaluronic acid, evening primrose oil and vitamin E allowing long lasting rich moisture.

** scroll to the bottom for swatches **

Za Total Hydraion Foamy Cleanser

Za Total Hydraion Foamy Cleanser // RRP $15.00
Za Total Hydration Foamy Cleanser, removes excess sebum, clogged pores and excess dead skin cells leaving a fresh and comfortable finish.

Moisture Mist Moisturising Emulsion

Moisture Mist Moisturising Emulsion // RRP $33.00
A gentle moisturiser that can be used day and night. Color-free and dermatologically tested.

Discreets Scented Sanitary Disposal Bags

Discreets Scented Sanitary Disposal Bags - 2 Purse Packs // RRP $3.00

Skinfood Breast Cream

Skinfood Breast Cream // RRP $11.95
Contains manuka honey to boost skin renewal, Coconut oil repairs, hydrates and nourishes. Avocado oil is rich in vitamin E, while Macademia nut oil is great for stretch marks.

The Schwarzkopf Extra Care Moisture Gloss System

1) Schwarzkopf Extra Care Hair Moisture Gloss Shampoo // RRP $6.39
2) Schwarzkopf Extra Care Moisture Gloss Conditioner // RRP $6.39
3) Schwarzkopf Extra Care Moisture Gloss 10 Days Shine Mask // RRP $9.99

The lightweight formula with concentrated gloss elixir, seals in nutrients and moisture to provide long lasting, stunning shine and deep repair.

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau de Parfum

Givenchy Dahlia Divin Eau de Parfum // sample

Neutrogena & Za Men

Neutrogena Oil Free Deep Clean Gentle Scrub // sample

Za Mini Men's Ultimate Recharge Pack // sample

Swatches L-R: 
Moisture Mist Moisturising Lipstick in Pippin Apple
Za Pure Shine Lips in Pretty Pink
Za Eyes in Groovy Lady Brown

The last product included is the Schwarzkopf Extra Care BB 11 in 1 Hair Beautifuier // RRP $11.99, I totally forgot to add a picture! It is described as a highly caring and lightweight formula supplies 11 benefits in 1 step for immaculately beautified hair with sensual suppleness and supreme shine.

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imagePROimage
all products included are currently available in New Zealand stores
I am familiar with all products included
most of the products included are daily essentials
non of these products will go to waste
all products are full size
overnight / fast delivery
box came packaged well, nothing came broken
a majority of the products are made in Australia & NZ

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limited number of boxes
a few of these products are made in China & Taiwan
I still can't get over the whole cosmetics made in China thing lol;
someone once said I am a stubborn person, 
I guess they're right about that... 

OVERALL THOUGHTS
All the products included in the Beauty Review December Beauty Box adds up to $169.19, no lie! The box cost $48.95 + $5 for postage. This beauty box is filled with mostly products that are daily essentials, for example, Nivea in-shower smooth lotion is a shower essential, Za Total Hydration foamy cleanser is a day and night essential and also, the Schwarzkopf extra care pack is also another shower essential.

My favourite items from this beauty box is definitely the Yes to Cucumber facial cleansing wipes, I also like the lipsticks colors that Beauty Review has chosen for my box. For the Moisture Mist lipstick, I received the shade Pippin Apple, which is a gorgeous dark red brown color. Usually I'd complain about the color hahah, can't imagine myself ever wearing this kind of lipstick shades, it's a bit like an old lady color, but lately I have been loving all dark lipstick shades so it's like perfect fit! Seen my swatches above? It's a beautiful browny red! & also I am super glad BR has thrown in the Za Pure Shine Lips lipstick in Pretty Pink, as you all know I am a pink obsessed; and also I was just deciding if I should get one from the Japanese store the other day... I didn't end up getting one cause it's kind of expensive, so it's like bonus!

Overall this is a really worthy box! What do you think?


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Monday, December 8, 2014

eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm ♥ Coconut Milk

I have previously owned an eos lip balm in the flavor Strawberry Sorbet, I loved it at first, but I had to throw it out after a month because of the smell changed. Since then I have been on the fence about eos lip balms. I do admit, the product does attract me a lot from it's cute packaging.

eos has released a new line of lip balms sometimes this year, it's called Visibly Soft Lip Balm. There are two new flavors in this range and each lip balm comes in their own styles and colors of stripes packaging. 

I have always been a coconut fan, I love coconut everything, so I picked up the flavor Coconut Milk. 


eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm, enriched with natural conditioning oils, moisturizing shea butter and antioxidant vitamins C & E, nourishes for immediately softer, more beautiful lips. (source: eos website)

eos claims the Visibly Soft line offers long-lasting moisture for immediately softer and more beautiful lips, it has shea butter & vitamins C & E ingredients and the lip balm glides on lips smoothly with a cute twist-off top.

Visibly Soft Lip Balm is made in USA, 99% natural and it is free of Petrolatum, Paraben, Gluten and Phtalate.


Can you imagine what coconut milk smells like? Smells like coconut, of course... duh! Well close... eos Visibly Soft Lip Balm in Coconut Milk smells just like pina colada! The fragrance is not too strong, but it's still very visible and it could last ages on the lips after application. I love the coconut scent, and I hope it won't ever change its smell like Strawberry Sorbet did.

I feel like eos has improved its texture of the Visibly Soft Lip Balm range, like it's no longer as waxy and hard to apply! Compare to Strawberry Sorbet that I have previously owned, the texture is so much softer and when I swipe it on my lips, it glides on smoothly and I no longer have to swipe it so many times and wait for the waxy part to smelt into my lips.

The formula is also very impressive with this new range, my lips feels very hydrated when wearing Coconut Milk, it doesn't dry out my lips and it keeps my lips very moisturized. Also the lip balm stayed on longer than the regular eos, with two swipes of the lip balm, it could last up to two hours for me.

Overall I am impressed with the new Visibly Soft Lip Balm range, the texture, application, formula, moisturization has been changed for better and it is no longer as waxy, hard to apply and not moisturizing. I really enjoy the sweet coconut milk / pina colada scent and I love that the fragrance stayed on for a long times after application.

There's really nothing bad to say about eos Coconut Milk Lip Balm :3 It's really an amazing products and I highly recommend you to try it if you haven't, especially for those coconut lovers, you will love this! ♥



Are you an eos fan? Have you tried Coconut Milk & what is your favourite eos lip balm flavor?


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