Products I regret buying =(

Hi guys!

Today I am talking about a couple of products I regret buying =/, oh well things happen. But it's okay, that's why I'm here to tell you about them!

The Face Shop's Rice Water Bright Cleansing Foam

This sells on Amazon for about $1, but you have to pay for shipping which is around $7. It contains 150mL of product.
This facial cleanser is said to be for all skin types. It works into a foamy lather and is said to hydrate and brighten the skin after cleansing.

What do I think of this product?
I heard a lot about this product online and I decided to try it. The cleanser did not damage or irritate my skin or the sensitive areas of my skin. It did foam up a lot into a rich lather and is a very gentle cleanser.
My skin did feel well hydrated after using this product. I am not sure about brightening because I did not see much of a difference compared to before, when I did not use this product.
What made this product a miss for me was the fragrance. After cleansing and  washing off the foam, it does not leave the fragrance smell on my face. BUT, while washing my face, I felt that the fragrance was too strong for me. The smell is a mixture of sweet perfume and baby lotion, which is something I don't really like. But what really made me dislike the product was how strong it was while I was washing my face. It just was something that personally bothered me and that I could not deal with. If the fragrance was not as strong, I probably would not have minded.
I don't wash my face with this product just because the fragrance is too strong for me. I now use this product as a body wash so I won't waste it.

Do I recommend this product?
If you do not mind fragrances or like sweet smelling fragrances, then you may disregard my personal thoughts and I recommend this product to you. It is soft, gentle, foaming, and cleanses well while hydrating the skin.
However, if you don't like fragrances, or strong fragrances bother you or irritate your nose or give you headaches, I do not recommend this product.

Sasa's Sasatinnie 4D Hot Lash Mascara

Sasa's own brand, Sasatinnie, came out with this new mascara. It cost $16.50 on Sasa's website. I bought this in Taiwan for about the same price. It is said to be a clump-free volume-plumping formula.

What do I think of this product?
I recently have been looking for mascaras that curl my lashes up. I really don't like using eyelash curlers because they end up taking 1 or 2 lashes off my eyes and damaging the others over time.
The lady at the store told me that I did not need to use an eyelash curler for this specific mascara. She told me that this mascara was designed to curl the lashes with its special curling formula.
So I bought it and gave it a try.
Reality was that it did not do much curling for my lashes. at most, it lifted up the ends of my eyelashes slightly upward, which was not noticeable, and did not lift up eyelashes from the roots. Also, I tend to get smudging on the outer ends of my eyes because the main part of my eyelashes were still pointing down.
I tried all sorts of ways, such as not building up the mascara on the eyelashes, so I wouldn't weigh them down (so only going through the lashes 2 times at most). I used tissue to take off excess mascara from the wand. But nothing worked. I did not try using an eyelash curler because first I did not want to and second, that would defeat the purpose of this product.
Based on the fact that I was told that this mascara would curl my lashes without an eyelash curler, I did not thing that this mascara did that, and therefore failed its purpose.
Also, it does not really add much length or volume to my lashes, if so, then it lengthens just a little. It does make them black and does not clump which is good, but my eyelashes look pretty much the same after use.

Do I recommend this product?
If you are looking for a mascara that lifts up and curls your lashes without using an eyelash curler, I do not recommend this mascara, doesn't really do anything.
As for those who do use an eyelash curler, I cannot say because I have not used an eyelash curler for this product, so I don't know how well it works. But I can tell you that the look it will give you is not very dramatic, since it does not add much volume or length.

So I hope this review was helpful to you! Feel free to write any comments or questions in the comment box below! Thank you for reading and I will see you soon! ^o^

Third Sasa Haul and Review!!! =)

Hi Everybody! Today I will talk about and review on my 3rd Sasa Haul! XD

I bought 3 products:
-Mentholatum Acne Point Clear
-Mentholatum Oil Control Film
-Smart Cute Bobby Pins

I have used all of these products for over 2 months and here are my reviews!

Mentholatum Acne Point Clear

This product cost $5.70 US and contains 9mL of product. It is meant to spot treat acne and reduce swelling, redness, and reduce pore sizes.
Ingredients: peach leaf extract, bio Antiage B, witch hazel extract (I asked a Chinese friend of mine to translate it and yep, that's the ingredients)

What do I think of this product?
The product is a liquid that dispenses in by a metal ball roller to be rolled onto acne spots. I chose to try this out not because my Clear and Clear Mark Advantage is not working well. It works great! I wanted to see if I could find something that either works better, or something I can use during the day. Because the Clean and Clear spot acne treatment contains salicylic acid with can cause hyperpigmentation of acne and acne scars. So I only use it at night before I go to bed. If I found an acne spot treatment that would work during the day, then it would be great!
This product has no fragrance and comes out as a clear water-like liquid. It does not feel sticky on my skin and does not irritate my sensitive skin. I think it is great for treating redness and swelling. However, I'm not sure about treating acne. I did not see immediate results after the first few times I used it, unlike my Clean and Clear Mark Advantage. But it is really good for redness and swollen skin. One time, I was pinching a lot of small acne on my face and my face became really red and swollen, kind of like a tomato. =P And I put this on my face, and the swelling and redness disappeared within half an hour! It was great!
Today I use it almost everyday in my skincare regimen! After cleansing my face, I roll the product over the red areas on my face and allow my skin to absorb the product. As it absorbs into my skin it has a nice cooling effect which feels great after the shower. Then I apply my moisturizer. It makes my redness disappear very quickly, it easy to use, and very portable. The roller allows a thin film of product onto my skin without using too much product.

Do I recommend this product?
If your skin is prone to redness, then I really recommend this product! It does not irritate sensitive skin and the roller allows the least amount of product to be used with good effect, so it will last for a good amount of time. This is great to use as part of your daily skincare routine, or if you are attending an event or going out and you don't really want to wear makeup to cover the redness, this really helps calm down redness and some swelling! It also great to use during the day if you tend to get red like me from all of the sun and heat outside. Just roll onto the red parts of your face and leave it alone. The skin absorbs it quickly and the redness disappears in about 30 minutes. If you are looking for an acne spot treatment product, I would not recommend this because it doesn't really treat the acne itself. It helps with redness and swelling but it won't shrink acne dramatically or help prevent acne.

Mentholatum Oil Control Film

This product cost $2.20 US and contains 50 sheets. It is said to be for combination skin/oily and acne prone skin. It has a sticky spot on the inside of the lid so everytime you open it, it pulls a sheet out for you.

What do I think of this product?
The paper is green in color. The material of this oil-blotting paper is so interesting! It is almost cloth-like and very soft and flexible.

It absorbs oil very well, and when it absorbs the max amount, the paper becomes clear! It absorbs alot of oil without making my skin feel or become dry.

Do I recommend this product?
Well, I had a post talking about oil-blotting sheets. And I said, the majority of them are pretty similar and it's not worth it buying one more than $5. And yes, I still think that. I think if this product is available near you then I recommend it to try. It is pretty cheap. Though it can probably be only found in Asian countries and cosmetic stores so don't go out of your way to buy it if it costs too much trouble.

Smart Cute Bobby Pins

This product cost $2.60 US and contains 10 pins. Each pin is about 7cm long. It is said to keep any hair in place.

What do I think about this product?
Wow, this bobby pin really hold my hair very well. I have very long fine hair, but I have a lot of hair, which makes it hard to put into a bun. However, the bobby pin is great! I only need 1 bobby pin to hold up all of my hair! I also really like the curved shape because it fits well with the shape of the head. The bun is very snug and secure and lasts all day for me. This is great when I need to put up my hair quickly and I'm walking around all day.
Just like any bobby pin, if you put too much hair in it, it will pull the metal bars apart and loosen the pin, making it unusable. If you are putting hair in the bobby pin that causes it to spread apart 5mm or more, then that is too much. You don't need to put in a lot of hair to make this bobby pin fit well.
How I use it: I twist my hair into a bun and while holding the bun in one hand, I open up the bobby pin. Then I will turn the pin upside down so that the shorter bumpy part is leaning against my head, grab some hair, and push it in foward and down. What I get is the longer smooth curved part resting against my head. Sorry if this seems confusing. I will probably do a very quick tutorial on how to use this bobby pin.

Do I recommend this product?
If you have difficulty securing your hair into a bun then I definitely recommend these bobby pins. They are very affordable and you can find them online at Sasa or at Marukai Lifestyle. They work very well and come in two colors: black and brown. The bun lasts all day, is secure and firm! =D

So I hope you enjoyed my Sasa haul post! If you have any questions or comments feel free to write in the comment box below! Thank you for reading and I will see you later! ^_^

Second Sasa Haul and Review!!

Hi Everyone! I have a 2nd Sasa Haul!! XD

Today I will be reviewing the Essential Rich Premier Ultra Honey & Shea Butter, JUJU Aquamoist Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Washing Foam, Suki EYES eyeliner, and the Koji Dolly Wink eyeliner
I bought these online at Sasa, the popular Asian makeup, skincare, and haircare department store. I have been using all of these products for at least 3 months (except for the ones I immediately did not like).

Essential Rich Premier Ultra Honey & Shea Butter

This product is a hairmask, meant to moisturize the hair and bring back its thickness and shine. This item cost $9.60 for 200 grams of product.
Directions: After washing hair w/ shampoo and drying it gently, apply an appropriate amount onto the hair (recommend about the size of a ping pong ball). Then wait 5 minutes and rinse out with water.
Ingredients: shea butter, sunflower essential oils from Japan

What I do:
-damp dry hair
-put in damp hair and leave for 30 min.
-wash off in shower

What do I think of this product?
 This product smells soooo good! It smells amazing but I don't know how to describe it! It's more a fruity smell. And it smells really really strong. But after washing the hair mask out, the smell is not overpowering. You can still smell it, but it's a nice soft smell, not very strong. The consistency is denser and thicker than the Shiseido Moist Hair Pack mask. This hairmask works very well! It makes my hair very soft and well moisturized. =) The only problem is that it is difficult to find. I probably can only buy it in Sasa. =/ Otherwise, I would buy this hair mask all the time!

Do I recommend this product?
If you can find this in a store or seller near you then yes! I recommend this product! It is great at keeping hair healthy and moisturized. This hair mask is good if your hair is dry, brittle, fragile or if you are living in an environment that is really dry and hot. Doing this hairmask will let your hair last longer, be stronger, and help prevent split ends.

JUJU Aquamoist Hyaluronic Acid Moisture Washing Foam

This cost $6.50 for 120 grams of product. I have found out that it is sold at Marukai and Mitsuwa markets.
It is said to contain hyaluronic acid which is a powerful moisturizer element for the skin, bringing back water to the skin so that it becomes well hydrated. It also says it can reduce pore sizes.

What do I think of this product?
I think this is an excellent product! It works great with my very dry and sensitive skin. It does not irritate or make my skin red. It comes out as a white cream but turns into a thick frothy lather after rubbing it in your hands with some water. When I wash my face with this, it feels so soft and so relaxing! =) After using this cleanser, my skin becomes a lot clearer and moisturized. I was also impressed that I could see my pores shrinking! My pores will always be there but they have been visibly reduced, which is great! Overall I think this is a very affordable and great product and I will definitely be switching it off with my Shiseido Whip and Shiseido Milk facial cleansers so my skin won't get used to my other facial cleansers.

Do I recommend this product?
Yes! I recommend this product for all skin types! This is great if you have dry and or sensitive skin because it is very gentle and calming. It really re-hydrates your skin and makes it so smooth and soft! If you want to reduce pore sizes, then this is also a great product to try. This product is sold at Sasa, Mitsuwa, and Marukai, but I'm not sure if it's sold anywhere else online. It might be a little difficult to get, but if you can find it, you should try it! =D

Suki EYES eyeliner in black

This product cost $3.80. It comes as 1 eyeliner, one eyeliner, not 2, even if the picture shows 2.

What do I think of this product?

I am always on the lookout for good, cheap eyeliners, because then I won't have to spend a meal for a pencil stick. I read good reviews on this eyeliner so I decided to try it. Bad decision. This eyeliner sucks. >=( The material of the eyeliner is very dry and packed, so the pencil "lead" is hard. It tugs on the eyelid a bit and the hard feeling of the tip feels uncomfortable to me. The material is dry and chalky and is not well pigmented. It also tends to smear. =/

Do I recommend this product?

No. I don't recommend this product. It may be cheap but does not work well, is not pigmented, no comfortable on the eyelids, and smears and smudges. Go and invest some more money in something better =P.

Koji Dolly Wink Eyeliner in Brown

This product is waterproof/water resistant and cost $10.20. This brand of makeup is very popular and famous in Asia. It is a Japanese brand and I believe it is one of the top 3 makeup brands in Japan. It is easy to find the black eyeliner of this version at Marukai and Mitsuwa.

What do I think of this product?

I chose the dark brown color for a more natural look. And this eyeliner works amazingly well! Especially on the eyelid and lashline. It is a creamy and soft formula that glides on well without tugging the eyelid. The brown looks dark but is lighter on the skin (depending on your skin color a bit). However, it gives a softer, more natural look. It is very very long lasting, lasts for the entire day for me. It does not smear or smudge. If you would like to make it more pigmented and last even longer (especially if you live in a humid environment) you can set it with a darker brown or black eyeshadow. I accidentally took a shower with it, because I forgot I had it on. And, the eyeliner stayed! The only thing that smeared and washed a bit off was the eyeshadow powder that I set it with. But, after a shower, the eyeliner alone was perfectly fine! I was very impressed! (and so was my bf, lol, he was kinda surprised)

A friend of mine borrowed this eyeliner to tightline her eyes, and she told me it was very sticky and caused her eyelashes to stick together. I don't like tightlining my eyes because (despite being the most natural look) it is a pain to remove the makeup in the upper waterline. However, I'm just telling you guys, if you would like to know. =P

So, I think this is a fantastic eyeliner! It lasts all day, rain or shine, even when it's hot and sticky. I like it a bit darker so I set it with dark brown eyeshadow, and it gives a great soft, natural effect. I use it everyday, and you don't need a lot of it.

Do I recommend this product?

If you don't tighline your eyes, then yes! I definitely recommend this product! =D I love that it is so long lasting and it does not smear or smudge. It is waterproof/water resistant. Also, if you are a beginner in eyeliner, pencil is probably the easiest for you, so if you want a really good one to start with, definitely try this one!
If you like tightlining your eyes, then I'm not sure about this eyeliner. Since my friend didn't like how sticky it was. You may want to look for something else.

So, I hope you enjoyed these reviews! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to write in the comment box below! Thank you for reading!! =)