jskim07
Member Since: May 2, 2011Reviews
China Glaze Nail Polish
Great for top coats! Because of it's price, I wouldn't recommend using this nail polish exclusively for all colours, but I use it as a top coat all the time and my nail polish NEVER peels off! Other top coats that I've used have never... +
Great for top coats! Because of it's price, I wouldn't recommend using this nail polish exclusively for all colours, but I use it as a top coat all the time and my nail polish NEVER peels off! Other top coats that I've used have never been quite as effective.
I even wash my hands every 5 minutes, of I scratch my nail against something, and the polish stays intact!
I wish I knew where I could find the top coat polish again because I'm having a hard time looking for it.
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MAC Cosmetics DazzleGlass Lip Gloss
This lipgloss was given by a friend to myself. Originally, i am not a lipgloss wearer because I could always feel it on my lips, which was super uncomfortable, and I tend to lick away the product as well. This product does not do any differently, as... +
This lipgloss was given by a friend to myself.
Originally, i am not a lipgloss wearer because I could always feel it on my lips, which was super uncomfortable, and I tend to lick away the product as well.
This product does not do any differently, as it makes my lips feel like theres a creamy layer on top that will come off easily once someone touches it.
However, I do like the colour very much. I have purchased a light pink one that shows my own natural lip colour underneath, making my lips look more natural.
There's quite a bit of glitter in the gloss as well, which adds a nice shimmer. Probably not good for going out to a club, if one plans to take many pictures (the glitter will reflect off the flash and may skew your photo!)
I would recommend this for a girl's night out, or even a date!
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Guerlain KissKiss Maxi Shine Lipstick
I used the Grenadine Shine 647 (shimmering deep peach), and I love it! Though I don't use it so often, I find that there is a huge difference between department store brands and drugstore brands. The lipstick is quite pigmented, so make sure... +
I used the Grenadine Shine 647 (shimmering deep peach), and I love it! Though I don't use it so often, I find that there is a huge difference between department store brands and drugstore brands.
The lipstick is quite pigmented, so make sure not to apply too much, else you may find yourself looking a little....cheap.
the colour is more matte than advertised, but I do quite prefer matte lipsticks.
The staying power is amazing. My lips stay stained from 9-5, without having to reapply!
There's minimal smudging though not perfect. You have to make sure that when applying the lipstick, to keep it within your lip line! the lipstick is super bold, and if you go outside even for like 1 mm, the effect makes your lips look unnatural.
I feel like this is perfect for all ages! Use it for formal events, or even when you're trying to make a bold statement with your lips.
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He's Just Not That Into You
He's Just Not That Into You is PERFECT for a girl's movie night! I watched it with two of my girlfriends in the theatre, and the entire time, we'd look at each other and go "OMGOD THAT'S SO TRUE" I've actually learned so many... +
He's Just Not That Into You is PERFECT for a girl's movie night! I watched it with two of my girlfriends in the theatre, and the entire time, we'd look at each other and go "OMGOD THAT'S SO TRUE"
I've actually learned so many lessons from this, and to NOT CARE when someone is seemingly giving you "mixed signals".
I still watch this quite frequently, and love to keep it around for when a boy is giving me trouble. I warn everyone though, this is a go-to chick flick!
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Make Up For Ever HD Microperfecting Primer
I needed a primer because of my dry skin, and I heard that the product itself is great to use to get rid of flakiness. I purchased the purple coloured one, to get rid of yellow tone (as I am asian, and sometimes it becomes so apparent, I look like a... +
I needed a primer because of my dry skin, and I heard that the product itself is great to use to get rid of flakiness. I purchased the purple coloured one, to get rid of yellow tone (as I am asian, and sometimes it becomes so apparent, I look like a Simpson's character!).
I found that the primer did not work in any way that I wanted it to.
In fact, upon applying this under my foundation, my skin appeared grey, and I looked quite sickly. Possibly it is because I bought the wrong kind of primer colour, and should look towards a more neutral one.
However, I also found that not only did it not moisturize my skin, but there was no different feeling after applying the product. I didn't feel any smoothness that I usually do when using other primers.
The scent of the primer was quite nice however, it smelled fresh like cucumbers!
It didn't break out my skin, which I'm usually afraid of, as my face is very sensitive to any kind of makeup, whether oil based or not.
In the future, I will not be purchasing this primer again, and would urge you to consider and realize what kind of skin "problem" you have, and to be aware of its capabilities.
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Britney Spears Curious Perfume
I've been purchasing this bottle since it first came out. I really enjoy the smell of lychee that emanates from my skin whenever i spray it! There are so many positive aspects to this perfume. First of all i love the scent, which has a sweet... +
I've been purchasing this bottle since it first came out. I really enjoy the smell of lychee that emanates from my skin whenever i spray it!
There are so many positive aspects to this perfume. First of all i love the scent, which has a sweet smell that is very distinctive and differentiated from other products. It's not light, but it comes off as if it's a body spray!
The perfume is relatively cheaper than others that I've seen, and its unique bottle is easily recognizable.
There's also a cute puff applicator...thing that lets you spray like those olden days.
Moving on to some reasons why it's not the best perfume on my list...
I feel like the smell, though sweet and wonderful is more targeted towards a younger generation, who are just trying out perfumes for the first time. I feel that if you are an older woman, be careful on what kind of image you are trying to portray with this perfume!
On another note, because of its relatively cheap price, there is no status quo that comes with this perfume. most other brands, because of their price, have a recognizable scent that is associated with luxurious status.
This scent may come off as a little "cheap".
All in all, this perfume is great for the younger generations, and can be used in moderation for the mature ladies. Good luck with the product!
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Sephora Collection Colour Diary
I tried out the Meditation Retreat palette, and so far, it's great for taking on the go in your purse comes with 6 shades of eye-shadow, a (colour) blush and a (clear pink sparkly) lip gloss. Perfect little kit to take with you to any summer... +
I tried out the Meditation Retreat palette, and so far, it's great for taking on the go in your purse comes with 6 shades of eye-shadow, a (colour) blush and a (clear pink sparkly) lip gloss. Perfect little kit to take with you to any summer destination, or just simply for re-touching wherever you are in the city.
To be clear, it did not come with a complimentary brush applicator, therefore you would also have to carry your own set of travel size brushes and it did not come in a case, (although that might be because.. it was a sample i'm not sure how to real one looks like)
More importantly, let's talk about the colours sephora offers in their summer palette. Rather than the traditional light bright colourful pastels of spring this summer of 2011 Sephora offers a collection of colours that are (insert the six names of colour here). These tones really highlights the face of an oriental face, I would not recommend this product for a darker skin tone. The colours apply a light shaded accent and is not a bold colour with a touch of shimmer. However, it passes the smudge-test where after application the shadow does not move around and fade away. Complete with 3 shades of Green and Bronze colours you can choose whether to have a fun forest inspired green or a health summer glow.
What else does the summer palette includes? Well the blush with no shimmer and lip gloss with shimmer both very subtle tinted pink. The blush is on the lighter scale and would only work on lighter coloured skin, for darker skin a darker, bolder pink would compliment your skin much better than this blush. Just like lipstick, the blush in the sephora kit has a slight warm undertone of orange, therefore those with warm undertone skin would be better suited for this blush and therefore also this kit. Finally the lip gloss, a slight tint of pink and shimmer but not too over-powering, it applies on smooth and more importantly without that sticky feeling. It gives your lips that plump moist lips, an extra kick to looking fabulous at all times.
Overall, this summer palette though limited to those who can use it, is the perfect little kit to take with you on the go for that extra something. Just make sure to bring your own brushes for eye shadow and blush or a cotton swab will do the trick as well ;)
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Glysomed Hand Cream
I heard alot of good things about Glysomed's effectiveness for dry skin. I gave this product a try, and my oh my was it expensive! I was used to paying maybe 3-5 dollars per bottle, but this one I paid almost $7CAD for! First of all, upon... +
I heard alot of good things about Glysomed's effectiveness for dry skin. I gave this product a try, and my oh my was it expensive! I was used to paying maybe 3-5 dollars per bottle, but this one I paid almost $7CAD for!
First of all, upon application, it felt like a plastic overcoat on my skin, and didn't feel like it was absorbing. It wasn't greasy, thank god, but definitely too thick.
second, I could feel the lotion on me even an hour after i applied it! It didn't feel like my skin was getting moisturized, but continued to stay dry, but with an overcoat of that plastic feel on top
Maybe it was the scent that gave me a feeling that this product wouldn't be for me. I always like to have a nice scent, or unscented lotion for myself, but glysomed had somewhat of a (yet again) plastic smell to it, that I did NOT enjoy.
However, I have heard many people say how amazing this product is, and how effective the lotion is on their skin. Maybe this product just isn't for me?
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color
I actually received this as a gift from my sister, but it's my favourite polish so far! it dries incredibly fast, so i can do my nails, and then don't have to wait for it try for like..half an hour! it only takes a couple of minutes, so it... +
I actually received this as a gift from my sister, but it's my favourite polish so far!
it dries incredibly fast, so i can do my nails, and then don't have to wait for it try for like..half an hour!
it only takes a couple of minutes, so it doesn't smudge or come off at all!
Also, I've had this nail colour on for the past three days, and only NOW am i starting to see slight chipping at the tips, but that's only because i was scratching things off this morning.
I got a pale yellow colour, I can't find the name of it around the bottle, but I absolutely love it! perfect for summer :)
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45
I purchased this product a while back, and used it a total of three times. Normally, I do not like to apply sun screen on my face because of it's oiliness. This product did no surprise me in any way. My face completely broke out, and my... +
I purchased this product a while back, and used it a total of three times.
Normally, I do not like to apply sun screen on my face because of it's oiliness.
This product did no surprise me in any way. My face completely broke out, and my normally dry, matte skin turned oily on application.
This did work however, in sun protection, so anyone with unsensitive skin is recommended to try it
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