Beauty Product Review 1.0

Below is my personal opinion about a couple of items that I have either been using for a while or just discovered. 

KIEHL'S - FACIAL FUEL EYE DE-PUFFER

I don't normal rave about eye products as I've yet to find one that can get rid of the dark circles. What I can say about this though is that I find it really moisturising. This product does not claim to lighten dark circles. It is meant as a de-puffer and to relieve tired eyes.I didn't think too much of it when I first started using it, but the moment I switched to another eye cream, I notice that my under eyes were darker and that I looked more tired.

Being a Khiels product, it is a little pricy, but it lasts a really long time because as with all eye creams, you don't need a whole lot. This can last me two months. It is a roll-on, twist applicator so goes on very thin and even and also no contact with dirty fingers!

I still recommend using a rich eye cream at night and I am tempted to try the Caffeine Eye Whip that another blogger reviewed here http://mymoodymama.blogspot.sg/2013/05/caffeine-eye-whip.html

This product gets a thumbs up!

                                 
BIOTHERM - SOURCE THERAPIE 7

This is advertised as a skin perfecting catalyzing serum

What I like about it :
- pump bottle; more sanitary than a jar that you stick your fingers in
- gel form and glides onto your skin
- a little goes a long way
- your skin feels velvety smooth after
- my skin looks clearer prolonged use

What I don't like about it :
- expensive
- it's a serum and not a moisturiser     (one extra step needed for clearer skin)

Overall I really like this product. I couldn't stop touching my face after I first tried it because it felt so soft! Since this is a more expensive product that was actually a gift, I didn't purchase it after it was finished, but soon found that I was breaking out more often. Even my boyfriend noticed that my skin looked better when I was using it and he said it was worth the price. I usually try to get mine duty-free :)


MAKEUP ACADEMY - NAIL VARNISH

This is my favourite nail polish for the moment. I have been looking for this colour for a while now and was ecstatic when I found out it was only £1 at their online store. It's sort of a taupe, mushroom colour although it's listed on the website as beige! It is shade 19 and comes in a 6.2ml bottle. Browsing the website today, I didn't manage to find it, but all of their other nail polishes look amazing and right now they are having a 3 for 2 sale on all MUA products!


GARNIER - MIRACLE SKIN PERFECTOR

A moisturizer with a BB finish, SPF 26 and PA+++

What's listed on the back of the tube (my opinion in brackets)
- more radiant (slightly because my skin looks better)
- more even-toned (not unless you apply more product)
- with less dark spots (do dark circles count? if yes then a little)
- with less visible imperfections (again, only if you apply more of the product)
- reduces redness (yes, a little)
- smoother (no, its a little sticky)
- more hydrated (well it's not drying like other BB creams I've tried)
- with less visible lines (yes)
- with less visible pores (yes)
- reveals its healthy glow (no)
*oil free and fragrance free*

This BB cream is very sheer and light and that's why I find that it doesn't really cover imperfections, but if all you have a few tiny spots, it will pretty much do the job. For big blemishes, you will have to use a concealer. Also, this is only available in one shade so that's why it can't cover up too much. Hence, it's not suitable for every skin tone.

I do find that sometimes I need to dust some powder over it because it feels a little sticky at first. The weather is pretty hot where I am though. I'm not one that likes to use foundation because I always feel that it's too heavy and I do have sensitive skin so if I wear foundation everyday, I start to break out after a while. Other BB creams that I have tried are much thicker and very drying. This is nice and light for everyday wear and definitely looks more natural on me, so despite the fact that it doesn't do all that it claims, this is still on of my must have items.

I do hope that this is helpful for some of you who are thinking of purchasing any of the above products.


                                         

Glossybox

For those of you that don't know what Glossybox is, it is a monthly subscription (you have the option to purchase it just the one time to see if you like it) where you receive about 5 make-up, hair or skin care products from various brands. They are usually sample sizes, but from the reviews I've seen, there is usually at least one full-sized product.  If you're like me with no time to scan the beauty counters, this is ideal. What this also means is that you can see if the product works for you before actually forking out lots of money on something and seeing it go to waste.

Glossybox is currently available in the US and the UK. I've read that there are plans to bring it to Singapore. This was about a year ago though and no word yet. My guess is that the company is probably doing some research to see if there is a market for it. You can register you email with them via this website http://www.glossybox.com.sg and they will let you know when it arrives. I gather that this is their way of finding out how many will actually subscribe when they eventually bring it here, so please go enter your email address now so that we can get it here!

Storage

I needed a place to put my baby's clothing, but didn't really have space for a wardrobe as she is sleeping in my room at the moment. I found a drawer unit at Ikea that fits just perfect and wasn't expensive. A taller version is also available, but the shorter one works for me as I use the top of the shelf as a table top to place a water bottle and clock. 

There are six shelf slots and therefore you can sort of design your own by choosing the size and colour of your drawers. I opted for a small medium and large each. In the top draw are small items like a thermometer, nail clipper, suction bulb etc. In the middle, I've placed her bath and face towels, muslins and even socks. Finally in the bottom drawer are her clothes. I do have some additional outfits that I have hung up elsewhere. 

What I like about this unit is that when I eventually get a wardrobe, this can be used used to store toys!

Oh, I also put some corner guards on to avoid painful knocks. These were also from Ikea.

I hope this was helpful to some of you that might be looking for cute extra storage. 

Tip : You can paint the wooden unit  to fit in with your room decor and have just a single colour for the drawers :)