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Review: Etude House AC Clinic Acne Foam Cleanser

By skinformulae | Published Sunday, August 05, 2012

This is what I'm gonna review today! I've always wanted to try this foam cleanser. Received this from my from my friend for quite some time already but only tried it recently.

Here is a closer look at the product. Etude House's products always has attractive packaging. Each range has their own unique distinctive packaging. People like tend to fall for their marketing strategy haha. This product is non-comedogenic; meaning it will not aggravate your acne.

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Review: Hada Labo Whitenning Lotion Refill

By skinformulae | Published Thursday, August 02, 2012

I just finished my first bottle for Hada Labo Whitening Lotion. So far loving the result I get from it except for the sunscreen lotion part as I have mention in my review for the lotion itself. (Click here to see)

Last friday after my driving lesson, I decided stop by Watsons to look for new products for my skin. Guess what? I saw Hada Labo Whitening Lotion Refill. So, I bought it. But, from the packaging I think Hada Labo actually made some improvement to the lotion. "New Nano Formula" is printed on the packaging. Anyway, I am still loving it despite the changes.

Some pictures:

The refill comes in a blue colored packaging that is similar to some detergent refill that you can find in supermarket. However, the packaging comes with a special and smart feature that prevents you from spilling these precious lotion while pouring in your empty Hada Labo container.

How to pour using the special feature :D

The special feature that I am talking about is actually a a small plastic thinggy that can be bent into a curve like structure making the refill satchel to have a tube like structure.

Cut at the dotted line

Trying to cut and take picture

Tube structure that I've mentioned

Mission accomplished

Pros:

Its is cheaper compared to buying a new bottle of Hada Labo (The refill costed me $18 while a new bottle will cost me $22)
Its more environmentally friendly then buying a new bottle
I feel that the new formula makes the Hada Labo less stick after application
Loving the tube structure that assist in pouring

Cons:

Cant think of anything at the moment.

I will rate this 5/5.

P.S. One good news! I just passed my driving test.. ke ke ke

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Review: Chanel Chance Anyone?

By skinformulae | Published Sunday, July 29, 2012

On July 3rd, my twins and I made a short trip to Langkawi. Guess what? It is known as galore of duty free shops that sell cheap chocolates, liquor and lastly....

PERFUME!!

Perfume is simply love! I started using perfume when I was 13 years old after my eldest sister introduced it to me. It really made me feel good inside out. During that time I was using Elizabeth Arden Green Tea then followed by Burberry Weekends, Gucci Flora, Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto and etc. Currently, I am using DKNY pure.

So, when were in Langkawi I bought 2 perfume and one of is Chanel chance eau de toilette 100ml! The usual price in Singapore is about $140 and this time we bought it for a cheaper price.

Some pictures of the perfume glass bottle:

Did some editing.. hehehe

There a metal strip around the sides of the bottle.

Metal plate at the bottom that says "MADE IN FRANCE"

The cap of the perfume with Chanel logo embedded

Pros about the perfume is it's sweet smell that last throughout the day! The smell of the perfume is floral with a hint of grapefruit. Of course, it may not be true for all of us as it depends on the chemistry between your body smell and also the perfume. As such, it may not last long on some people and smell maybe slightly different for some. The cons of this perfume is that some may that the smell is not to their liking or it is too strong for them.

I hope you guys find this informative. /blush

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If you come into my heart ...

By skinformulae | Published Tuesday, July 24, 2012

I now present to you the korean drama ...

I've been watching . The title is 'A Gentleman's Dignity'. Unique story line. Hot ahjusshi that has gain the nickname F40. So why not right. Their original sound tracks (ost) are pretty good too. You know how these sound tracks can dramatize the mood while you are watching.

In one of its episodes, a main lead Rok Hyun did cover of one of my all-time favorite song. I swear I actually re-winded the player to listen the song again and again.

How can I not rape the replay button?? tell me? After listening to this I immediately made the connection to MBLAQ's ft. C-luv if you come into my heart. Well it is one of my favorite songs. Nevertheless, I do know MBLAQ made a cover and they are not the original singer. Then I found out the original song came out in 1989 (way before I was born) by Jo Duk-bae. I gotta applaud the composer of the song. I mean the lyrics are so poetic! Check out both songs below and tell me what you think!

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Review: Himalaya Herbals Clear Complexion Whitening Face Wash

By skinformulae | Published Saturday, July 21, 2012

If your a regular reader of my blog, you will most probably realized that I am actually a fan of whitening skincare products! This is my second time trying out Himalaya Herbals product and for this product I love and hate it at the same time.

This Clear Complexion Whitening Face Wash contains several unique and natural main ingredients and have been found to be beneficial for our skin. Licorice, White Dammer and lastly Saffron.
Licorice and White Dammer lightens the skin tone and restores our skin's natural fairness whereas Saffron (the most expensive herb that can be found in most Indian cuisines, which l love so much) surprisingly has an enhancing properties that helps clear spots and blemishes.

Beautiful pictures for my dear readers :D

The texture of the cleanser is gooey and smells like baby Johnson's shampoo that we all have used before when we were young hehehe!

What I like about this face wash is that my skin feels really squeaky, clean and smooth after use. My cheek kind of look like "porcelain" .... (LOL! I sound cocky saying that my skin look like porcelain... but I cant find a perfect word to describe it.... maybe clear and shiny).

Now the cons, it made the sides of my nose very dry and I have to scrape off some of the dry skin which is quite a painful experience for me! I am not sure why this happened. But I have come with a conclusion that this face wash is not compatible for my skin.