Review: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream & Peri’s Lip Tint

I reviewed the NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream & Peri’s Lip Tint! I must admit, this is my first Matte lip stick and Lip Tint and I feel pretty excited about them 8D

 

 

 

Name: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream
Bought from: Watsons x SMoochiez
Price: $16.90
Rating: 3.8/5
My Colour: Tokyo

 

 

Pros:

- Matte finish & pastel coloured.

- Very pigmented. Colours comes off exactly like how it looked in the tube

- Has a total of 22 shades! That means a lot of colour options

- Affordable. Ok, to me, this is not cheap because the local distributors marked up the price a lot more and I had to get it at $16.90 each. But for those of you who can get it at $6 (According to the website), lucky you!!

- Tokyo is such a natural and complimenting colour for me! Looks like I don’t have much lip product on

 

Cons:

- Slightly dry for sensitive lips like mine. I have to make sure I apply a good layer of lip balm (and let it stay on the lip long enough to be absorbed) before using it. To be fair, I always have dry lips and I constantly need to reapply lip balm; so it could just be my lips. For those of you with normal lips, you will be happy to know this product isn’t provokingly dry :D

- Dryness tends to emphasize and settles into the lines

- Formula seems to wear off not-so-gracefully. Like this zoomed-in photo below, the lipstick after a few hours, have worn off almost completely except in the middle where it has ‘caked’ up.

 

- Does not last as well as I would like to. I’ve worn this to a couple of Photo-shoots and  found the colours either don’t last or doesn’t really show up on photographs. Then again, It could be me licking my lips/eating  too much or because Tokyo is such a natural looking colour that it blends in.

 

 

 

Overall Conclusion:

I like it ! Despite the cons I said, I still like it. I look forward to slowly acquiring more of it!

 

 

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Name: Peri’s Tint Water (6.5ml)
Bought from: Qoo10
Price: $5.90
Rating: 4/5
My Colour: 01 Cherry Juice

 

 

Pros:

- Stains instantly

- Good pigmentation

- You can layer the colours

- Relatively long wearing and waterproof. However it will not withstand a meal

- Very affordable!

- Easy to use

- Multi purpose. You can use this as a cheek tint too

- Cute packaging

 

Cons:

- Dries too fast so you have to blend it out very fast

- Wears off patchy.

 

 

Overall Conclusion:

 

Again, I actually like it. I’ve only always used this for the ombre lip look, so my review might not be entirely fair to this product. But as a stain with a water texture, I like how flexible it can be used. I can overlay it on top of another lipstick for the ombre effect, I can use it by itself as a lip stick or I can use it to modify the colour of another lipstick.  I can also use this as a blush!

 

13 things I learn as a twenties

Inspired by the many many “ 10/20/30 things I learnt ____________________” webpages I’ve read, this is my humble rendition of wisdom nuggets I wish I had known 10 years earlier.

 

 

Every day and every year, I grow older, uglier and weaker (we all die yea? Lol) but if there’s anything I fear about aging, it would be to grow old but not grow any wiser. What kind of life would I have lived if I don’t go through situations and learn from the struggles? Anyway, these are just some stuffs I put together. Not any life mandates and you don’t have to agree with me, I am after all, just a little nobody xD

 

Review: Graymelin 100 % Pure Beta-Glucan

Name: Graymelin 100 % Pure Beta-Glucan
Bought from: graymelin on Qoo10
Price: $26.00 (+ $3.00 shipping)
Rating: 4.5/5

 

 

Introduction:

Before this, I was using Arsainte ECO-THERAPY ideal essence from TheFaceShop. Then I went on to use their  Serum with Essential. But the thing about skincare is , it has to evolve with your skin and well, unhealthy skin gets influenced by the condition around it easily. Ok, cut the story short, I felt like my serums didn’t seemed as effective anymore (It could just be me asking for too much) and I decided to try something different. 

What is Beta-Glucan?

According to the seller’s webpage; Beta Glucan is a “ Third generation New concept of moisturising ingredient”.




Basically, this product promises to deeply moisturise, brighten, tightening and relax skin. It is also free from synthetic fragrances , artificial pigments, paraben , benzophenone, mineral oil and alcohols.

How to Use?

Apply this after using your toner and before your moisturisers. Just drop a suitable amount onto your palm and then pat it into the skin.

Packaging

The packaging is predominantly black and white and reminds me very much of Kiehl’s products; very science and doctor-ish lol. The bottle seems to be made from some high quality plastic instead of glass which is a is made out of glass (according to my mom lol) but it feels very durable and not overly heavy. As I mentioned in the video, I like the packaging as it emits an image of quality , professionalism and trust (LOL, machiam buying insurance) and makes for a good gift idea.

Texture & Colour:

50% viscosity, nice runny texture that isn’t too watery. Product is clear in colour with no fragrance.

Absorption rate:

Gets absorbed into the skin very fast, especially on dry skin.

Effects on the Skin:

Intensely hydrates without greasing up the skin. Did not break out my skin nor irritated it.

Pros:

- Intense hydration
- Affordable
- Does not irritate the skin
- Absorbs very well
- The seller ships and deliver very fast!

Cons:

- none

Overall:

Overall, I give this product 4.5 /5 stars. I really like this product and can’t find anything bad to say about it. That said though, this serum won’t allow you to replace your usual moisturisers with it. You will still need your usual gels, creams and sunscreens to take care of your skin.

According to my Qoo10 purchase record, I bought the product on the 26th March and received it on the 29th March evening. Talk about efficiency! The product came bubble wrapped in a small cardboard box . The delivery guy called because nobody was at home and he stuffed the box into this little gap around my door haha.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (fan girl ramble)

Just caught the Xmen movie a few days back and I'm here to vent/ channel out my fan opinions. This post is loaded with spoilers so don't read if you haven't watch the movie!

 

 

Well to be honest,  I don't watch many cartoons as a kid. The ones I can remember were only Captain Planet , X-Men and I think Gem ? Can't claim to be the biggest Xmen fan around but I've definitely watched all the movies and have been looking forward to this film for a while!

 

 

And I might have to say I feel a little disappointed.  I found myself shifting around a lot during the movie and feeling nonchalant at all those sob worthy scenes =_=; maybe I wasn't allowing the drama to go into my heart :/

But I felt the story was a little jumbled up. Things moved a little too fast for those sad drama moments to really sink in.

 

 

That said though, the parts with the sentinels ripping and piercing the mutants apart was heart wrenching to us Mutant lovers. It's so sad to see colossus (iron clad man) get ripped into two T.T. Sad to see the mighty magneto so weak and frail and powerless against them and Bishop getting blown apart. And storm,  my goddess getting killed with a single stab from the back T.T

 

 

In fact, I think that final showdown (or should I call it massacre?) Scene , played in slow motion was probably the highlight for me. It was so sad to see my childhood heroes who seemed so invincible get torn apart so mercilessly and easily. Argh hate those sentinels!

 

 

The other highlight of the movie for me was unexpectedly;  Quicksilver. Man! I'm such a fan now haha. Not the diehard fan but I enjoyed his sequence a lot! In fact his part was the part that left the deepest impression when I walked away from the theatre.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, I loved the sequence at the kitchen scene. It really erupted so much laughter in the theatre and the song fit the whole sequence so well! Props to Evan Peters for his awesome portrayal. I never bothered researching about a movie before watching it so I didn't know so many people hated Quicksilver's image.  But honestly I can see why they hate it.

 

 

The 90s spykid outfit aside because I think that is actually quite legit for a teenager but his hairrrr! It just look so fake! Couldn't they have done a better job with it ><?

Thankfully,  the whole mischievous quality came through very well on screen and made quicksilver out to be an unexpectedly joyful character to watch. Especially considering how sombre the rest of the characters are.

And his imply smile before he broke the glass was super cute haha :)

Overall, this is a show that I think I should probably rewatch to better appreciate. There are plenty of questions and loop hole to ask .

Autumn Japan Day 6 : Kabukicho + Izakaya & overnight KTV

On the 6th day of my Autumn 2013 Japan trip, I went to the Square Enix cafe with Amanda!

 

 

She graciously allowed me to bunk over at her place when I was in Tokyo T_T. Helped me out a lot!

Samsung Note3 doodle + marathon weekend

Can't believe how affected I am by the recent bad news in my life. So so heartbroken , sigh. The disappointment of multiple people rolled into one heart is proving too much for me. Which makes me start to face palm at how weak I am, alamak! Poke me with a fork and I'll probably die Lol!

 

 

Anyway life as been busy and mweh as usual. I mean life is good! But I've just been feeling a little low :/

I've been on a doodling craze recently.  it all started last month (or early this month) when I sort of maxed out my data plan. Android tends to do a lot of things in the background that sucks up the data usage! So yeah I maxed out and had to abstinent from surfing or doing any sort of SNS on boring train rides. So I started doodling with my Samsung note3 stylus.

It turned out to be so therapeutic and de-stressing!

The stylus control on note3 is amazing and drawing on it despite the size and all is pretty comfortable. 

 

 

I wonder if anyone can recognise the characters above XD

I'm going to cosplay a classic Chinese movie with Yuanie and Seiyume soon so the characters in the movie naturally became my doodle subject ahhaha.

Captain Levi! (or is he a Corporal?)

 

On a totally different note, I have to say how annoyed I am with myself. Whenever I have no time to blog , my head would be full of things to say. But when I sit down and get to it (actually I'm standing on a train now) , my mind goes blank =_=;

 

Bachelorette party and staycation with the girls yesterday! We had a lot of fun playing the games  and watching movies~ (Rise of the Guardians and Captain America 8D !)

 

It's been a long and fun but tiring weekend hahaha. Its like a triathlon and I'm finally at the last lap of the race ahaha!!  Racing home to get ready for a wedding dinner (last stop!) now lol.

 

I am so mighty proud of myself. I managed to shower, wash hair, curl hair, change and do my makeup within 1.5hr! In the past just makeup alone would have taken me 45minutes minimal! Kaika haz levelled up!  Shall not bother self with little flaws in hair & makeup , I'm not the highlight of the wedding anyway heheheee. And I love the photo editing app called Meitu XiuXiu, it’s capable of making anyone look pretty =3=b

 

Ok. End bimbo post. Goodnights!

Review: Maxi Eyes SpectroFlex (Lilac Purple) Contact Lens

Name: Maxi Eyes SpectroFlex (Lilac Purple) Disposable Contact Lens
Bought from: An optical Shop
Price: $25 -30 (2 sets) *Prices vary*
Rating: 3.5/5
Diameter: 14
Prescription: Available

 

 

 

 

 

This is my first pair of Maxi Eyes Contact lenses. I’ve been hearing good stuffs about the lens from a couple of my Cosplay friends for a long  while but I never got around to trying them.

 

Colour:

The colour is amazingly pigmented even on my boring black iris. Both photos of me below have not been colour edited. Of course, the actual colour differs on different people and depending on the surrounding light, the lens can look almost black. But up close and in real life, the colours still stands out and brings a touch of mysticism  to the overall look.

 

Diameter:

The Diameter of the lens is only 14 , which means it doesn’t have any iris enlarging effect. That however, does makes it look more natural and more suitable for Male cosplays.

 

 

Comfort:

I have relatively sensitive eyes. When I first wore the lenses, I felt very uncomfortable. I had to take it out , run it under the tap (OMG super bad habit, please don’t follow my example!) and put it back in again.  However, Yuanie who was wearing the exact same lens (without prescription) felt it was super comfortable.

To be fair, discomfort from contact lenses can come from many things. For one, it could be micro dirt or fibres that were stuck on my fingers that then transferred to the lens and made my eyes tear.

I started wearing the contact lens at around 4pm and ended my day near 11pm. The contact lens didn’t feel too annoying throughout the day =)

 

Price

Yuanie helped both of us get this contact lens because we were cosplaying twins and we tried to be as twin-like as possible by using the same contact lens, lashes and wig. According to her, she bought it at Hougang Mall for around $25 - $30 for 2 sets. That was a promotional price so the actual purchase price can vary. However I am under the impression that it is cheaper than the usual freshkons or Freshlook lenses you find in Singapore.

 

 

Overall:

Overall, I’m pretty satisfied with the purchase. For a monthly disposable, it is a little pricey compared to lenses you purchase online or from Malaysia. But if you’re in a pinch and desperately needs a good pair of coloured contact lens then Maxi Eyes is highly recommended. Compared to Freshlook or Freshkon, the retail price is much lower.

Review: Hada Labo Perfect Gel (Koi-gokujyun)

Name: Hada Labo Perfect Gel (Koi-gokujyun)
Bought from: Watsons
Price: $38.90
Rating: 3.5/5

New header!

Cvy invited me to join her for a casual shoot a few weeks back with Nik. It was a sweltering afternoon but we managed to have fun. I still find it so weird to shoot casual. Arhhhh I don’t know. People are probably gonna think I’m just phishing for compliments or something but I don’t know, I just find it awkward being in front of the camera. That’s why even though i’ve been cosplaying for 13 years and I’ve only had 2 casual shoots ahhaa. I am just not Model material x-x

My best shots were taken with the tree. I love trees and nature haha. If Singapore wasn’t as hot I’d probably be out in the Parks a lot more.

I think I shocked Nik and Cvy a little when I started climbing the tree and doing all sorts of nonsense haha.

Acquiring a Data SIM card in Japan

So I asked on Facebook and it seemed like you guys would like to know how to get data service on mobile (for mobile surfing, Facebook, twitter, Skype etc) in Japan.