Well, I can't post consistently anymore, I'm sorry.
This isn't even a review, wow.
Well, maybe mini reviews/first impressions?
Instagram pic, sorry XD
I collected these things for the past two weeks I guess?
Some were on sale, actually, most of them were!
Let's list them out!
1. Holika Holika BB Soda Pore Cleansing Foam
- I really wanted a new deep cleaning cleanser, especially one targeted for pores and makeup removal, so I got this. I haven't tried it. I nearly did, but maybe when I cut open my Neutrogena!
2. Tony Moly Dr. Tony AC Control Whitening Eye Serum
- Haven't tried this but I thought AC was for acne? Eye...acne? I wonder if I can use it on my face instead? But I'll try it on my eyes once I finish some of my eye gels/creams :)
3. Tony Moly Simply Style Makeup Eraser
- Got this because I wanna start using mascara more often and eyeliner again. Haven't tried it.
4. Tony Moly Intense Care Galactomyces Essence Mist
- I've used this mist before I sleep twice, it doesn't break me out so far, and it doesn't feel sticky. Will continue to use it more. I got this as a prize from Tony Moly Brunei :)
5.essence My Skin Caring Cleansing Wipes Pomegranate & Bamboo
- This is my 3rd repurchase! I like that it doesn't break me out and it helps remove makeup quite well. Maybe not the best but it IS quite good for the price. I might try the other variant next time. I dunno if a full review is needed, but if you want to know more, leave a comment?
6. Rosken Skin Repair Sensitive Skin Cream
- I normally use the one for Dry Skin but this was on sale, so I got it. 500ml for me lasts about a month? Or less? Depending on how my skin is. Maybe even more than a month. I tried it a bit and I still prefer the one for Dry Skin. This is lightweight though!
7. Double Dragon Minyak Kayu Putih
- Not a beauty product but I got this for the sake of my tummy haha. Not yet tried.
8. essence Pure Skin Anti-Shine Pore Refining Serum
- Got this to see if it'd help reduce sebum...and it kinda did. It works to an extent. Still in the midst of trying it out, but so far, I like it.
9.Catrice Evolution to Revolution Ultra Black Volume Mascara
- This is discontinued I believe, but it smells like the essence one I got, so it's still good? Didn't hurt my eye or anything. It's not waterproof, but it's quite good. Smudges a bit, just a bit. But I really like the natural step!
10.Holika Holika Vita Up! Facial Water Mist (GREEN)
- I don't know why I thought I need it, but I got it. I do have some mists already opened, so I might not use this yet.
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That's all I got :D
Once my parents get back from the US, I'll finally do my belated birthday haul/gift post.
I just need to wait for some of them.
I will also have a mini haul for something I guess :3
Hiya :D I'm back with another review!
This might be short and sweet (at least I hope so).
I'll be reviewing Holika Holika's 'I Want Chu♥ Lip Balm' in '04 Cherry Coke Kiss'!
'I Want Chu♥ Lip Balm' in '04 Cherry Coke Kiss'
PRODUCT INFORMATION
This product contains 2 lip balms with two complementary flavours and taste, each containing 3.7g of product. There are 4 flavour combinations available overall (only 2 are available in Brunei: 02 Milky Soda Smoothie and this one). The product is made in Korea. The price of it in Brunei is BND23.90.
Taken from eBay
I got interested in the product because I saw this review on Youtube, on the Kisstixx, and I got so interested in it LOL. When I saw this, I was immediately curious! The price put me off a bit, but curiosity got the best of me. I got it with a 20% discount, I still don't think it's worth it though, you'll find out why.
Ohay instructions.
I had to debate with my friend which one to get. I wanted the 02 Milky Soda Smoothie but he thought it sounded disgusting, so I had to get the 04 Cherry Coke one. It smelled nicer, that's for sure. If they brought in ALL the flavours, I'd choose 01 Strawberry Smoothie Kiss though!
Cute packaging!!
I don't have a partner to kiss, so this is what I did:
Put one flavour on lower lip, and the other on the upper lip.
What I immediately noticed is that the Cherry one has a nice pink tint. The Cola one is clear, and I kinda get why. I don't think guys would love to have tinted lips! Still, the Cherry having a pink tint...won't it transfer to the guy's lips? LOL.
The Kisstixx video showed the couple just pecking.
Amount of product you get, well from a slanted view.
It's a lot taller.
When I kinda put my lips together, the taste didn't register at first but then it came. It was okay then it got bitter.
I tried them on their own: Cola is the bitter one.
Cherry is very nice and sweet.
My conclusion is that: I'm pretty sure the Kisstixx would be a lot better, and I kinda wasted my money on these. At least for half of it.
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PROS
- Fun idea if you're a couple or married.
- The Cherry lip balm tastes so nice!
- Packaging is so cute!
- Good amount of product.
CONS
- Cola lip balm is bittersweet. More bitter actually.
- SO PRICY (at least in Brunei)
- I don't know what to do with the Cola lip balm.
- Not so moisturising for the price.
Rating: 3/5 (I can live without the Cola)
Will I buy this again?
Maybe, in another flavour. Online. Or I'd just order the Kisstixx, and get a husband. Paying BND8-9 for one lipbalm is too much!
Do I recommend this?
EHHH. not for the price locally. If you're curious, why not?
Where can you buy this?
You can find it on eBay and locally, but again, they only have two flavour combinations here.
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Well, to be fair I only tried this on my lips.
Maybe that's not fair?
But seriously, I don't get why it must be bitter! I did try Dr Pepper the other day, and it doesn't taste bitter!
I think I'll use the Cola lip balm when I'm really, really desperate.
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Hi everyone :)
This review is going to be about Holika Holika's Cover & Hiding Stick Concealer!
Holika Holika Cover & Hiding Stick Concealer
Product Information:
Holika Holika Cover & Hiding Stick Concealerwill mask dark circles and other small blemishes visible on the skin. This concealer is perfect for hiding blemishes by blending over the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone. It is a long-lasting concealer in a creamy stick form that you twist up.
This concealer contains 3.5g of product, which means that it's a lot smaller than what the packaging looks like. It looks big, but as with other twist up products, it's really quite small. There's only TWO shades available. Unfortunately I don't remember the price of this, maybe around BND11-13, either way, I got it during a 20% sale.
I have this in Shade 2.
So, what do I think of this product?
Since I have many concealers, some are ignored and some, I reach out for a lot.
This is one of the latter ones.
I like it, but I don't love it.
Don't let this pic fool you, that's not the amount of product XD
The product suits my skin tone quite well, but weirdly enough, I always use it for under my eyes.
It doesn't really crease much as it's not that creamy, but nowadays my under eyes have been dark and dry ( ;w; )
Cute little touch.
As for the coverage, on my face it's quite okay. It's not full coverage but it's an okay medium, at least for fading scars, it works quite well. It's build-able.
It's quite orange compared to my arm.
My face is a shade or two darker than my body.
Compare the two I guess!
Concealing Power.
It covered the veins quite well but not the bumpy scar.
Hopefully that'd give you a good insight to the coverage.
The lasting power is so-so, I think it lasts quite well on my scars versus my under eyes though. It kinda fades there.
It's a passable concealer that I just happen to favour.
PROS:
- Available locally.
- Product can be sheered out or built up.
- Blends quite well.
- Long-lasting on the face.
- A little goes a long way.
- Doesn't accentuate dry patches.
- Packaging is conveniently light, something you can bring along for touching up.
CONS:
- Only two shades are available.
- It's not hydrating (obviously).
- Price is okay, but could be a lot less.
- Packaging too big compared to the product volume!
Rating: 3.5/5 (It's not my holy grail but I do reach out for it a lot)
Will I buy this again?
Not now at least, I have a lot of concealers to use up. At least I think I'll repurchase this over the Dark Circle Stealer stick fail x.x (review will come up sometime lol)
Do I recommend this?
I say swatch it if you can at the shop, and judge for yourself. Or get it during a sale?
Where can you find this?
Locally at Holika Holika branches and internationally, there's eBay and some sites specialising in Korean Cosmetics!
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That's it for my review, if you found it helpful, that's great!
Etude House Nailpolish (Discontinued Colours) WH702 (BND1.50) PK003 (BND1.50) Codename: Sheer Shit (FREE if you want it lol)
Etude House LUCIDarling Fantastic Nails #01 (BND2) #04 (BND2)
Holika Holika Nailpolish #07 (BND2) #17 (BND2)
MUA Nail Quake Shiver (BND5)
Color Cosmetic Nailpolish #95 #119 #17 #58 #139 #102 #50
1 for BND0.30/All for BND1.50
SWATCHES:
TFS New PackagingOR201/ GR505
MUA Shiver
Etude House WH702/ PK003
LUCIDarling #04/ #01
TFS Old Packaging YL703/ PP403/ RD303
Holika Holika #17/ #07
Color Cosmetic #58/ #95/ #17/ #102/ #50/ #139/ #119
I don't have the swatch for Sheer Shit because well, it's very sheer. It's like a very pale white, that's just so sheer. On your nails you can barely see anything but it definitely hides your nailcolour if that makes sense! If no one wants it, of course I'll keep it lol.
Leave a comment or e-mail me at nurulhanisah203@gmail.com if you're interested :D
Preferably an e-mail so I can directly contact you back!
The other day I was like 'Eff March!'
And now I'm like Perks of March???
But yeah, I think about how childish I was >_>; I can be childish I guess.
Well, it's hormones okay? I think I have imbalanced hormones D:
It's not my fault my March was ruined last year D:
I'm just afraid this March would suck too, okay??
So yeah, anyway~
I wanted to go to Yayasan last night, my main reason was to go to Holika-Holika and browse for some guitar accessories. Well, that WAS the plan.
But before that, while I was getting ready, Shyla, the cat that owns me decided to molest Macky again :/
Yesh, I was replying MUA.
What's with cats and technology??
"YOU SHALL NOT PASS"
Seriously, she erased my reply to MUA. LOL.
Thank God for Command + Z~ (or something)
Anyway~ I decided to try emulate Marina's makeup for the night~
Primadonna/HTBAH Inspired Look I guess
I decided to draw a beauty mark instead of the heart when I went out but when I decide to record, I painted the heart on my cheek XD
I wore a plaited dress, black tights and a grey....outer clothing of sorts.
Forgot to take a photo, sorry D:
I decided to wear my highest wedged shoes.
Bad choice.
We decided to eat out. I had Korean of course. Harhar.
And a weird looking cinnamon roll.
With Mint Milk Shake? Or something minty.
I dunno the name D: it has some Korean Rice Noodles, gyoza and chicken patties. I do not like the rice texture D:
This was yummy but I guess too much ice?
For a dollar, not bad :O
The food was gooooood.
XD I didn't throw up for once!
After dinner, I decided to go to The Face Shop.
To get my birthday vouchers and a gift.
Well, unfortunately my name wasn't listed :/ That's why they didn't text me!
But that's okay lol.
I still got my birthday perk!
I bought 2 face masks and a hair serum. For the birthday pack gift, I got two face masks too LOL and a tiny sample of the Rice Cleanser Foam.
So, I migrated to Holika-Holika, greeted Sharon XD and browsed.
Too bad they didn't have the birthday gift ready!
HMPH.
But yeah, I got one gold eyeliner (it's soooo pretty and creamy), one jumbo eye pencil in this beautiful green and two face masks, again LOL. This time I got some samples :p
I gave one facemask to my sis XD
Since we were waiting for my brother and sister, I decided to browse around at Holika Holika while my parents talked with Sharon.
Sharon didn't recognize me D:
She turned to my mom asking where "the daughter who loves makeup was" and I was like, "I'm right here...."
"EHHH?? Really? You look different bah!"
"Dyed your hair kah? Last time your hair was black!"
"You're looking more Korean now."
Which I countered with, "I'm actually aiming for a Japanese look." LOL
But to be honest, my makeup last night wasn't Japanese nor Korean inspired, so yeah.
I'm guessing she referred to the clothes too.
SO YEAH.
When I got home, I fed the cats, and then I proceeded to add the Heart on my cheek...and....
This was the result!
( =A= ) The only part I like is the break XD
But it was fun, recording this.
I never tried recording with Snowball that far from me.
It actually worked out fine.
And yes, despite the extreme reverb >_>;
It IS live lol.
I friggin' forgot to remove the reverb.
But yeah. Now I'm tired.
So yeah, good morning.
Take care!
Swatches of some cream shadows I own will be up later :)
As much as I'd like a new blog layout, I think for now this is still the best layout. Unless, you don't think so?
Anyhow, I'm sure you'd have noticed the new banner by now?
I commissioned my friend, Farah, to draw me my new banner.
I'd have done it myself but I'm out of touch with my art side and I doubt I can draw myself.
The theme of the blog banner is me and macarons. The story is that last 2 weeks, my older sis bought loads of macarons for us! I wanted to take a photoshoot with the colourful macarons but my sis was out so I got bummed.
Look at all those macarons!! A total of 12 flavours and it cost BND72 !!
Then my friend brought about the idea of drawing the macarons. I thought I'd do it, but then I decided to ask her to do it. LOL. Why? Because I'm lazy.
No, actually, I'm a bad colorist. So yeah, I commissioned her to do it. What do you think?
Is it nice?
Anyhow~
If you remember, a few posts ago, I said I was gonna adopt a cat named Pinky. It turned out that if I wanted to adopt her, I had to adopt her sibling, Brain, too, because they're so close. I don't have the energy to take care of two cats!! So I decided to adopt Shyla instead.
Meet Shyla!
Shyla, as the name suggests, is a shy cat. Or was a shy cat anyway!
Now, she's in heat currently and is curious about everything. I just got her approximately 9 days ago and so far, so good. She's so docile :) I love her. She kissed me on the lips the other day lol.
Here's a short video of her playing:
So yeah....the last few days, or a week ago, I hauled a lot of stuff. I went to Miri, I went to haul HolikaHolika stuff and then went overboard again with shopping D: My stuff from sasa.com also came!
I took photos with my sister's DSLR but unfortunately, she has not transferred the photos >_>
So instead, I'll show you a snippet of the hauls through my InstaHaul pics :D
From my sasa.com order:
Two of them are freebies :D and I got Buy 1 Get 1 deal on the scrub!
For my Miri Haul:
I actually booked theBalm's The Balm Jovi Palette in advance, just in case I didn't manage to get it! I'm so happy I got it! It's such a nice palette.
I also got a free clear lip gloss and a lipstick with it! Ain't that a good deal??
Since I butchered my eyebrows accidentally, I decided to get an eyebrow pencil that's slightly waterproof. I also got a Kate Eyebrow Mascara and last but not least, a nice synthetic brush nice for applying powder!
Sorry for the bad photo!
Along with SaSa, I went to TheFaceShop which was having a sale at that time.
I got myself some nailpolishes, a lip tint and decided to try out the Lip & Eye Make-up Remover too.
Look at that!
I impulsively hauled some cds and dvds. WTF.
I didn't regret getting the Angela Aki album but the Nakashima Mika dvd was wtf >_>
Impulse Buy #1
I also got the November CLEO and Vivi but I'm too lazy to take pics of it!
I also hauled a bunch of Maybelline Baby Lips Color Lip Balm.
I bought Coral Flush in Brunei. The rest was at Watsons.
I gave away the Pink Lolita in my last giveaway and I gave away the Rose Addict to my niece :)
I myself have not tried them yet. I heard the colours are very subtle.
I might just get the complete collection (all 5 colours) for myself :D
Oh, and I also got these amazing shoes for half off!!
My dream shoes :D
Unfortunately, I don't have jeans that go well with them. So far, I have to wear tights or leggings with them.
Case #1
Blurry photo by my niece lol (Yayasan OOTD)
My first time wearing them out. The soles are actually quite slippery!
Case #2
Blurry photo by my nephew lol (The Mall OOTD)
A lot of my friends said I lost weight. Well, I did but honestly, I always had the smallest legs compared to the rest of my body LOL. No, I didn't photoshop this. It's the combination of the shoes and the black tights/leggings that make me look thin. If my stomach problems didn't happen, I could have toned my legs better.
Anyway, back to Miri~
Green Tea Cheese Cake. It was so silky and smooth!
Food. I only had this and a burger from Mary Brown. To be honest, after my stomach problems, I don't eat much. Except during PMS (which is now).
Okay. Moving on.
Let's talk about Holika Holika haul!
Went out with my lenses and did my brows in a Japanese style. I did my niece's eyes because she wanted makeup but I had no time Dx
We went to Yayasan because I was craving for bibimbap!
Yummy-licious thing right here!
After that, I was tempted to get this eyeliner from TFS but in the end, I ended up buying from Holika Holika and got a membership card too!
The price made me cry but I think it's worth it!! I thought this was gonna be the last haul I did. It was, indeed. FOR NOVEMBER.
Will break this down in another post.
The freebies as a member. Look at that cat pouch!! OMG
The lovely purple umbrella.
You know, since it's Brunei Salebration Time, nothing is safe from my clutches. No, actually, nothing is safe from my money D:
Especially when I knew Tony Moly had 50% off some of their stuff at The Mall.
GDI.
So yeah, I hauled again! Let's count this as December Haul #1, okay? I went out with Moo Moo and met her friend, Maresa or Mars :D We hit it off quite fast!
All this for BND40.70. Imagine if it was full price D8
Unfortunately for my lucky dip, I only got samples *cries*
And the samples are skincare ones too! My face is volatile enough. I gotta be more careful, you see.
So far, I've opened one of the lip liners and the concealer.
Good news is that I am now a member :D just waiting for the member card now.
I should have bought some nail products!
I also had an impromptu Paloma haul:
There's something wrong here.
Only after buying it, I found out TSS has expiry dates on the boxes. So I checked.
And heck no.
The snail pact has expired last October!! I dunno if I can exchange it this week since I can't go to The Mall any time soon D: I mailed them though. Haven't been replied yet.
I also think I might be allergic to the BB Cream. I hope that's not the case. The BB Cream expires next year, so that's okay.
I'm kinda bummed :/ don't they check stocks? I know they were trying to clear stuff out by having a 70% off sale BUT selling expired products is wrong. Right?
I also bought his nice fragrance oil to burn:
V.A.N.I.L.L.A (what else is new, right?)
And also~ I got myself some shorts.
Family does not approve.
I'll do a break down of each collective haul once I got the pics from my sister, okay?
