Cracking Nail Polish

So i tried some random nail polish last week and i just want to share the result because this is my first time wearing a nail polish hahah --"

This is just some random brand of nail polish bought at random store with random intention so i won't make this post as a review because this is just too random *sigh*
It's called cracking nail polish since it will create cracking patterns on your nails when it dries.

Here's the pics:

The Results:

the base coat. leave it until almost dry then apply the second coat.

The second coat is matte black and it will start to crack as it dries. Apply thin layer for small cracks and thic layer for big cracks. Then you put the top transparent coat and it's done ;)

okay that's all i can share haha

Review: The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator

What it says: Oil-balancing polish to deep cleanse pores and reveal smooth skin.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Olea Europaea Seed Powder, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Betaine, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Parfum, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Luffa Cylindrica, Sodium Chloride, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Tocopherol.

This is my holy grail. Enough said. Or maybe not.

So far i only have two tubes but I know I can’t live without this. I have huge pores, and that means huge blackheads (I won’t post the pic cus it’s disgusting) so I need this to exfoliate my face. I normally use it twice a week.

It comes with a matte white tube. It is a transparent yellow liquid with slightly harsh beads, I think it’s not really good for those with sensitive skin. But it works on me bcs my skin is as thick as a rhino’s skin (jk)

It leaves my skin feeling smooth, really smooth, and clean. It really exfoliates my face. But when I see the mirror I can still see some of my blackheads there, but with smaller and smoother pores. You won't realize that you still have some blackheads on your nose if you don't look into the mirror. The latest and previous tube shapes are slightly different but they have the same content and ingredients. (sorry i dropped the first tube and broke the cap).

What I don’t really like is, it smells weird. just weird. It's not bad though but since this is my opinion i think i'm gonna put this as a con. And besides, just like another products aimed for oily skin, it tends to dry my skin out when i'm in cold weather and i don't have enough oil on my face.

Conclusion

Pros:

-it exfoliates my skin, leaving it feeling smooth and clean

Cons:

-I don’t like the smell

-it may be too harsh for those with sensitive skin

-it leaves my skin flaky when I’m in cold weather

Will repurchase? I already did ;)

Review: The Body Shop Seaweed Deep Cleansing Facial Wash

What it says: Combination/oily skin. Refreshing gel. Removes impurities, make-up and excess oil.

Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, PEG-150 distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Butylene glycol, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Tocopherol.

This is my first tube and i've been using this for several months. It comes with a transparent tube and a flip top, it’s so The-Body-Shop-y type of packaging. My skin is normal to oily/combination so I can say this works for me. It is a clear liquid with runny consistency and a faint smell with it, and I think the smell is not bad. It’s rather good to me. At first I thought it won’t work for me, but after I rinse my face I feel that the oil is gone, and my face feels smoother and has more glow on it.

But that is the only thing it can do: cleaning my face. That’s all. Since this is in the seaweed range, I expect some other benefit like keeping my face from getting oily longer than other facial wash. But no it doesn’t. It’s not like the staying power is bad, it is just so so.

Another thing, I think this is not a good choice if you have dry skin. My college is located in a cold place, so does my dorm, and I don’t use it everyday (only when I feel my face is oily enough) because it will dry your skin out. The T-zone is okay because it is always oily (sigh) but it tightens other parts of my face and leaves my cheek flaky and rough. I usually use the vitamin E range when i stay in cold place.

Conclusion

Pros:

-It cleans my face (good for oily face)

-It leaves my face feeling smooth and looking fresh

-It lasts long, despite the runny consistency

Cons:

-Not good for those with dry skin

Overall i like it as my everyday facial wash. This is the best so far. Will i repurchase? Yes, before i find a better one. Any suggestion for better facial wash?

Review: The Body Shop Camomile Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover

What it says: All-in-one lash and lid cleansing, conditioning and softening. All skin types.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Sodium Butylparaben, Sodium Ethylparaben, Sodium Methylparaben, Sodium Propylparaben

It comes with a big fat bottle with a flip top, like tbs would normally use. I bought this recently during buy 3-get 1 free promo (so I get my Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash for free haha). This is a good deal with the price, because you get 250 ml for only IDR 99,000,- (around USD $10)

So far I have only used it for cleaning my mascara (this) because I have never used any color on my eyes except for parties.

It is a clear liquid, as an eye make up remover normally comes with. It does clean my eyes, but I don’t know about conditioning or softening because I always wash my face and use my toner after that so I don’t know who exactly do the conditioning and softening part.

What I hate is it smells weird. It smells like a chemical solution. It just don’t smell good. And it once gets in my right eye and it hurts like hell, ugh. I always have that rant in my head everytime I use this: where is the gentle part you’re talking about?! OTL

Conclusion

Pros

-It does clean my eyes

-It's a good deal with the price

Cons

-It smells weird

-It stings my eyes

-Parabens everywhere *cries*

Will Repurchase? Not now. There are so many make up removers i would like to try ;)

Review: The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Wash

What it says: Creamy skin-caring daily cleansing with built-in antioxidant protection. Rinses away make-up and impurities. All skin types.

Ingredients: Aqua, Glycine Soja, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Triticum vulgare, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Linalool, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Cl 17200, Cl 14700.

I got it during buy 3 get 1 free promotion, it's free since it was the cheapest price among the products i bought ;) It comes with a tube and flip top normally The Body Shop facial wash product comes with. It is a matte liquid and it smells weird but soft.

I have normal to oily skin but it turns into dry skin in cold weather. My skin gets all dry and rough and flaky and every problems that occur to dry skin, especially my cheek.

The first time i tried this it feels really slick and greasy but after i wash it off it feels good. It cleans my face while moisturizing my skin without looking oily and greasy. There's nothing on my face but my face just feels smooth and plump, and all the dry patch is all gone.

But it doesn't work when i use it during hot weather. My skin produces too much oil during hot weather and i need something more than this. Something with oil control that prevents excess oil on my face, maybe.

Conclusion

Pros:

-It does cleans and moisturizes my face

-it's free (haha XD)

Cons:

-Not for oily skin

Repurchase? Yes <3

Review: Maybelline Unstoppable Curly Extension Mascara

This is my first mascara ever. The packaging is cute, the pink color is good though (for me who is not a pink lover). It comes with slim brush with short bristle, and the handle is so right for me to put the mascara on.

I normally only apply a little so it doesn’t look like I’m wearing a mascara. Even my brother doesn’t notice it after I go out with him for awhile. He says the lashes just look better but don’t look fake.

bare --> curled ---> mascara. excuse my pores ugh.

It does lengthen my lashes, but I don’t know about it’s curling power because I always use a lash curler before I apply it. At least my lash stays at where the should be, or in short it didn’t make my lash look droopy. The staying power before it messes up is… I don’t really know. Yesterday i went out with my family and wore it from 6.30 AM to 11 PM and here's the result:

it looks like it's gone but the curl is still there. no smudge.

Much to my surprise, it doesn’t clump my lash, even without using lash comb. Or is it because I only apply a thin layer of it? I don’t know. It says that it is a waterproof mascara, but i haven't tried that part yet (doing such things like crying or swimming with this mascara on). It comes off easily with make up remover tho.

I notice that this mascara needs perfect timing when you want to wear it. when it's still new it's all wet and heavy and smudgy but when you have used it for three or four times, it's perfect. And i'm afraid it will not work if one day it dries out :s

Conclusion

Pros:

-it makes me look better but still look natural

-it lengthens my lashes

-It doesn’t clump

-easy to use

Cons:

-It lacks of volume (of course betch because It doesn’t say anything about volume! It’s not its fault then *sigh)
-you need to find the perfect timing to use it. ugh.

Will I repurchase? Um not now, there are so many mascaras out there, I still want to try out some ;) it is good but this one can wait :D

And The First Words are...

Finally!! Another blog yay!

I've been wanting to start a new blog since long long ago (i've got two blogs already, this is the third) but yeah i'm a great procrastinator ;) Here mostly i will post about product reviews, because that is the reason i started this blog. I already have some drafts with me, i'll post it soon, very soon ;)