Review on Tony Moly Crystal BB Cream (Natural)

This BB cream comes in 2 types - natural and bright

I came to know about this brand after I heard that Hyun Joong is endorsing it. I used to be a fan of Hyun Joong after watching the Korean version of Boys Over Flowers. He is just so cute, with a boyish smile.

Tony Moly is one of the many skincare brands in Korea which have not come to Singapore. Hence, you may have difficulty in getting any of this brand’s products unless someone is selling it online.

Unlike Etude House, the product description on all Tony Moly’s products are in Korean language and no English language at all. 

I received 2 complimentary sachets when I bought their eye masks in Korea. All back descriptions were in Korean language. No SPF was indicated on the sachets as well.

Hence I am not sure what beneficial properties are there, for this BB cream. Does it contain whitening, hydrating or sun protection properties? 1 sachet was able to last me for almost a month and I am ready to review this, after 2 months of usage.

In comparison with Etude House Sheer Glowing Skin , this BB cream comes across as moist and is lovely to use on the skin. Recommended for fair skin, it is very sheer and blends in so well with my skintone that I cannot see that I am wearing any BB cream at all.

I would say that its more hydrating than Etude House Sheer Glowing Skin and made my skin feels supple. Oil control was slightly better although my T-zone still shines by mid day but not as much as when I was using Sheer Glowing Skin.
The coverage is very minimal and does not help to conceal any redness or blemishes.

Since there is no indication of the SPF coverage, I am currently using it over my day lotion with SPF protection, just to be on the safe side.

I found the scent to be pretty alright, not an issue with me. The coverage is pretty minimal so if you are the kind who is looking for minimal coverage, you may want to check out this one.

 
Would I buy this? No, because its too sheer and the coverage is almost non-existent.

Review on Skin Food Bean Moist Mask Sheet

Product Description
Enriched with bean nutrients and proteins to moisturise and nourish dry and dull skin.
Specially bean extract formulated for moisturizing and firming. Rapidly replenishes skin moisture level, restoring balance. Softens and soothes in a flash. It protects you from dry environment all day long.

I gotta admit that I picked these masks just to try them out, without having any high expectations. There were too many masks from Skin Food and only the yummy ingredients screamed at me to pick them.
Well, so I picked up 2 sheets together with a whole lot of other Skin Food masks at Korea. 2 promoters were so shocked at the number of masks I have picked up and scrambled to calculate them. One calculate the price and the other count the sheet masks. Mistakes were made and they re-calculate again.
Its a beauty spree for me, in Korea because I picked up items wherever I go.
My parents could only shake their heads in disbelief, especially my Dad. ( It was a family trip )

I came back to Singapore, a happy gal and is following up with my reviews, fast and furious.
Folded just the way it is, similar to the other Skin Food masks, its also scented but its still bearable.
The initial flaking on my chin area were much hydrated after the treatment though there were still slight flakiness.
Its wet and gives a refreshing boost to my face.
My skin feels softer and smoother but no visible firming though.

Would I buy this again? Yes

INGREDIENTS
WATER, GLYCERIN. BETA GLUCAN, ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL. GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN, PPG-26-BUTETH 26, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, IMPERATA CYLINDRICA (ROOT) EXTRACT PEG-8, CARBOMER, IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA, METHYLPARABEN, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, PERFUME (ALICIA II I-7402122), DISODIUM EDTA

Source : Skin Food

Review on Ettusais Hyper Eye Make Off

Product Description
Quick and thorough removal of waterproof eye make-up and leaves no traces of oil on the skin.

I have been using this eye make-up remover for some time. Its my 3rd bottle, to be exact. This fragrance free and colorant free product comes in a transparent bottle so I know when its ending soon. The liquid in the bottle looks clear enough to mislead one that its water-based which was what I thought. I usually steer away from oily products to avoid milia seeds occurrence.

I am glad to say that my eyes are coping well with this remover.
I actually do not quite like that it leaves an oily film on my eye area which needs to rinse off with water but at least its able to remove almost all my eye make-up which usually include mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow.
At times, I still need to use a Q-tip to remove the remaining eyeliner marks though

I am hoping to find a water-based eye make-up remover because the oil film is not what I prefer to have. I would still continue to use this for now.

You can get this 100ml product at all Ettusias counters for $22.

Source : Ettusais

Review on Innisfree Q10 Collagen Eye Mask

Innisfree is a Korean brand not available locally so I bought their eye masks when I was in Korea last year.
As the product description was in Korean language, I can only guess that this collagen eye mask is meant to firm and hydrate the under eye area.
A pair of cresent-shaped eye masks is packaged in a clamp-shell type which gives a minty and cold feeling on the under eye area. I believe it will help to depuff the under eye area although I did not see any visible improvement on my eyes.
The minty feel is pretty soothing and refreshing and I can still feel that my eye area is minty even after removing the eye masks.

I had been using the 5 pair of eye masks within 2 weeks but yet to see any improvement.

Would I buy this again?
Definitely no.

Review on previously visited Hair Salons - Part II

Well, this is Part II, as promised.

Jayun at Pacific Plaza
It was my first Korean hair salon and I was looking forward to it. However, after the session, I told myself that its going to be my first and last one as it was the highest amount I ever spent on my hair. I blew $400+ on haircut, hair treatment and 2 tone colouring job in here.
I do not see any difference between this Korea salon and the normal salons I went to.

Unfortunately, as my stylist was 1 of the 3 directors in the salon, I was being charged a premium rate for the services she did for me. I was surprised that she was a Malaysian. I was expecting the director to be a Korean.
She was very pretty and well-groomed and her English although not as fluent as some Singaporeans but nevertheless was better than most Malaysians I came across in salons.

She was quite pushy and insisted that I need this service or that service, everything she says, everything was charged. It was so expensive. Since she was a director of the salon, I was disappointed that the haircut given was so mediocre, in fact not much of my hair was cut off and yet I was charged a premium rate because of her status.
Gosh. I felt so cheated.

The only difference was that each stylist have about 2 dedicated assistants to help them.

Spa Scene at Raffles City
My first time getting a haircut from a hairstylist from China as I thought the hair scene is usually dominated by Malaysians in Singapore salons.

I did my perm and it was wonderfully done, although the first impression of my curls was that of a poodle. However the curls turned out nicely after a month, when the curls have slightly loosen.

The Scene at Raffles City
I will not step into this salon again, its way too pushy. I was not able to get any peace throughout my 2 hours haircut. The pushy female stylist was busy trying to recommend me products and services to the point that I was irritated.

Reds Salon at Suntec City
No good vibes from this salon. It was way too noisy with the stylists yelling to one another above the noise of the hair dryers.
Magazines given to me were all in Chinese.

Supercuts at Tiong Bahru Plaza
This salon and stylist was highly recommended by my aunt who is a regular there. Sandy is one of the senior stylists or perhaps the person in charge of the salon. She is very professional and ethical. The only stylist to say that I do not need any hair treatment and just a haircut will do. She did not try to push any services or products to me at all.

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