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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Review: Mizon All-In-One Snail Repair Cream

Mizon All-In-One Snail Repair Cream 75ml
Description: This original snail mucus takes care of your all kind of skin problems in all-in-one skin care system on your first skin care step. It repairs tired and aging skin to be rejuvenating and it also the first protector of your naked skin.
Direction: At your first skin care step, apply proper amount of it to your face and let it absorbed into the deep skin.
**if you use a toner, then use this cream right after your toner. If not, then use this right after cleansing.
**it's a morning and night cream.

I can't stress enough how awesome this cream is! This is a miracle product! I have only used this for a month+ and the result it gives are truly amazing!!

After I read through the product articles(shown below), I bought the cream hopefully it would help heal my skin problems such as acne, post-acne hyperpigmentation/scars, redness, large pores etc. and to my surprise, it does work wonders! :)

*Photos credit to seller* ↴



*Photos credit to seller* ↲
Look at that! Omg, how it helped to clear up those monster zits!

I was sold to the cream after I saw these pictures review. -_-" To be honest, I used to have bad acne somewhat similar(whole cheek broke out! :( ) but not as bad as what's in the picture. But still, it's pretty bad to me. -_-"After clearing up all the zits, I have been searching for good products to control and maintain my somewhat clear skin. Well, I can't say that I have a totally flawless skin because I do still get zits occasionally and I still have post acne marks left from the horrible breakout. Anyway, before I make the purchase, I did more research on it because you know...sometimes consumer reviews can be fabricated. -_-

But don't worry~, I'm a honest reviewer! Trust me! :D

The cream comes in a sturdy glass jar container with a plastic twist-off screw cap. Right inside there is a plastic cover and it comes without a spatula. TSK! :(

Consistency:
It's 'slime-y'(like real snail slime/mucin) and sticky gel-like texture but no worry, it's not sticky after it absorbs into the skin. It's a non-greasy lightweight cream and it's not heavy at all.

Color:
As you can see from the pictures, the cream is in white color which absorbs into the skin without leaving a white cast/layer on the skin.

Scent:
It's fragrance-free! However, it does have a faint smell which I don't really know how to express...smell like a pure, raw and natural snail extract cream without adding in fragrance(?) [... ... ...] I don't know what I'm talking about... Orz [...] lol.  It does not have a strong or bad smell anyway.

Likes:
- contain 92% of snail secretion fitrate!
- all-in-one function!
- lightweight cream. it's not heavy at all!
- helps in skin regenerating
- speed up acnes and hyperpigmentation/scars healing!
- lighten and get rid of redness.
- Pores tightening! *my pores are smaller now yayy~*
- brighten up skin tone
- not sticky nor greasy!
- easy to apply
- absorbed into the skin fast!
- fragrance FREE!
- suits all skin type including sensitive skin!

Dislikes:
- not very moisturizing... I do use a hydrating moisturizer after using this.
- comes without a spatula! TSK! As I have mentioned before, I hate dipping my fingers in to dip out the cream! TSK TSK!

P.S: I don't have any wrinkles so I can't evaluate the "anti-wrinkle" claim. :x

By the way, I experienced a mild breakout when I first started using this cream however, I did not stop using it because I believe it's repairing my skin — pushing out all the gunk, that has been stuck deep down in the skin, to the surface. This last for about 2-3 weeks and yup, my patience paid off.~ 

That being said, keep in mind that...Anytime you start using a new product, do use it for a month before you make the final conclusion. Your skin needs time(est. 2-4 weeks) to get adapt to new products, routines or regimen. Don't expect drastic changes overnight.

On a side note, remember to do a small patch test before slapping the cream onto your face especially if you are using some other brand products in the same routine. I suffered from a skin reaction when I used this with Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm and so I concluded both products can't be use in the same routine probably because of the ingredients. eg: Ingredient A + Ingredient B = Skin Reaction...? lol. 
(PS: Our skin are different so probably this would not happen to you.)

so and so..., I stopped using AC Clinic Red Spot Balm even though it does works well to lighten post acne hyperpigmentation/scars because I find the snail cream works even better. After all, snail secretion extract does have a lot of good benefits for the skin~ Wanna know more about snail secretion extract? GOOGLE! Yes, GOOGLE is your best friend. Lol. :D
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Related Posts:
  • "My Acne Story" page: [link]

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Iphone Application — "FairyWoods Patisserie"

Mood: 

Anyone here plays "FairyWoods Patisserie"?
I downloaded and started playing this when it first came out. Basically, this game is similar to Pucca's Restaurant(link). Those who played Pucca's Restaurant should have heard of FairyWoods Patisserie since they are under the same developer — "Mobcrete".

Comparing FairyWoods Patisserie with Pucca's Restaurant, the major difference is the "Theme". You probably can guess the theme for Pucca's Restaurant by looking at the name — "PUCCA". Clear-cut! Lol. As for FairyWoods Patisserie, it's FAIRYTALES THEMED RESTAURANT GAME!♥ Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees~ :D

FairyWoods Patisserie consists of well-known Fairytales such as:
- Three Bear
- Three Little Pigs
- Alice In Wonderland
- Hansel and Gretel
- Little Mermaid
- Cinderella
- Aladdin
- Peter Pan

Another difference I noticed between the two restaurants is the Dish Mastery EXP(%) gained from cooking the dishes. In Pucca's Restaurant, I can mastered the '1 hour' dish in 1-2 days whereas in FairyWoods Patisserie, I took weeks to master the '1 hour' dish. Sometimes, I get really pissed with that. The Dish Mastery EXP(%) bar increases like a snail!! TSK! (-__-)

Well, I think this game really trains my patience in working my way up the ladder to get a 5-star restaurant. Lol. (¬_¬)

Here's a screenshot of my lovely restaurant~
Can you spot Alice, the white rabbit and the pocket-watch from "Alice in Wonderland"?

The white rabbit is one of the "special customers"(character bonus) and just like the story of "Alice in Wonderland", it has a pocket-watch~! :P For those who played this game, did you observe the rabbit reaction when you tap it to collect the character bonus? I find it's reaction pretty cute! HAHAHA!

Figurine (not completed)
I like the White Rabbit and Big Bad Wolf, how about you?

Mastery (completed)

For the golden eggs, I have yet to unlock most of them(hidden items) because I don't want to spend money to buy the background. :x
TIP: To unlock the golden eggs for the background thingy, you have to find the "hidden items". First, you have to purchase and apply the background. Then tap everywhere in the background till you find the items. :)

Besides that, I have also yet to unlock the golden eggs of 6 Hot Drink, 6 Cold Drink, 6 Cupcake and 6 Jelly and Pudding recipes mastery.
Tip: Buy the "Magical Fridge", which costs 50 Candies, to prevent food spoilage. :)

I personally like the theme for FairyWoods Patisserie more than Pucca's Restaurant. *Awwws, MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES~~~~~♪ * (=w=)

How about you?
Which Restaurant theme do you prefer, Pucca's or Fairywoods? (・ω・)
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Related Posts:
  • Pucca's Restaurant (Part I): [link]
  • Pucca's Restaurant (Part II): [link]

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

2012 July Haul

Mood:

I only got a few products for this month because I am working on cutting down my expenses... lol -_- I realized I have been spending money on "WANTS" rather than "NEEDS". I bought a lot of stuff out of impulse... sigh...

...Get back to topic...
HAUL OF THE MONTH - JULY
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Milk

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel (free gift)
Mizon All-In-One Snail Repair Cream(my second box)
Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule
Mizon 10 sachets of Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule sample (free gift)

I haven't finish up the Snail Repair Cream I bought earlier on...
I grabbed another box because it was on sale~~

This cream is really AWESOME!
Those who have skin problems(eg: ACNES, SENSITIVE, REDNESS), 
you HAVE TO TRY this! :)

Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm + whitening 
p.s: this is my second box :D

Bifesta Sebum Cleansing Express/Non-Rinse Makeup Remover for oily skin. 

The Face Shop FACE it Power Perfection BB Cream 20ml in 02 Natural

Lioele Nail Polish
05 Pretty Pink, 07 Soft Yellow, 08 Soft Green

Nail Art Brushes
Tiny Hexagon Glitter
Square Rhinestones
(IMPULSE PURCHASE...oh man! -_-)

NEW BAG!

Oil-Blotter case with mirror :D
it comes with don't know how many sheets of oil-blotting paper. :x
Anyway, I replaced it with Clean & Clear oil-blotting paper. 

That's that.

SLEEP TIME! Bye!~ XOXO♥ :)

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Nail Tutorial: Sweet Pink & Mint Chocolate Dotted Nails

Mood: 

This is my first ever nail tutorial and I really hope you guys would like it. I just randomly named the title of this post because I don't really know what to call it... (・_・)

Well, it's a really simple nail art tutorial in just 10 easy Steps. I bet newbies can do this as well. :D
*You can use any color of your choice.*
FYI, I used:
- SilkyGirl Top & Base Coat
- SilkyGirl Snow White
- SilkyGirl Sweet Pink
- China Glaze For Audrey
- OPI Over The Taupe
- Silver Glitter

Tools I used:
- Adhesive or Scotch Tape
- Dotting Tool 
- Q-tip
- Nail Polish Remover
- Unwanted paper, plastic sheet or acrylic board (optional) (P/S: I used this for Step 8 & 9.)

I like keeping my nails short and I don't really shape my nails~ so..., sorry for my unsightly and awful nails pictures below. (`_´)ゞ

Hope you enjoy this tutorial. XOXO :)

Saturday, July 7, 2012

2012 May & June Haul

Mood: 

"MAY & JUNE HAUL"!

Speaking of that, Yea yea, I know... It's July already and I have yet to write about the haul for the past 2 months. (><") I am supposed to post this earlier but you guessed it right, I am too busy with my work... So here I am, updating... Well, I shall cut off all my craps for now............ :P

-JUMP INTO THE TOPIC-
MAY HAUL:

Holika Holika Magic Pole Mascara(Waterproof)

Holika Holika Jewel-light Waterproof Eyeliner
From left to right... uhhh? wrong.., from top to bottom LOL!: 02, 03, 04, 06, 06 and 09
P/S: one of the 06 belongs to my friend. (._.")
Review: [link]

The Face Shop Make Me Star Waterproof Gel Liner

A box of false eyelashes

Etude House AC Clinic Gel Lotion 
Tony Moly Fresh Aqua Tear Drop Gel Cream

2 boxes of Tony Moly Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid

8 boxes of Nexcare Acne Patch
I did not mention below...I bought another 6 boxes in June. heeeh~ :x 

Biore Hydra-Clear Makeup Remover

China Glaze Nail Polish
From left to right: Bahamian Escape and Luxe and Lush

The Brush Guard in Variety Pack

Perfume Atomizer Spray in Pink

Velcro Hair Pad(?) Holder(?) whatever it's called and Contact Len cases

Some stickers for my gadgets~

JUNE HAUL:
Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot
AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser (Buy 1 Get 1 free~)
Did you noticed that they have changed the name and packaging? :P

China Glaze Fairy Dust and Techno 

China Glaze Snow Globe and For Audrey

Hada Labo AHA + BHA Face Wash
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion

Innisfree Green Tea Mineral Mist

My Beauty Diary Strawberry Yogurt Mask (My 4th box!~ :D)

Skinfood Tomato Whitening Serum
Etude House Aloe Moistfull Soothing Gel in 300g
Tony Moly Fresh Aqua Tear Drop Gel Cream 
(P/S: I finished up the Tony Moly Tear Drop Gel Cream that I bought in May so I repurchased it.)

Mizon All In One Snail Repair Cream
Comes with ... ...
5x 2ml Snail Repair Cream sample sachets and Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream as free gifts. Awesome-ness. :D

Got a new phone case in Pastel Purple~

That's all for my haul! :D