Pretty True - Note of Life: 1月 2017

2017年1月30日星期一

[ Mini Review 短評 ] Peter Thomas Roth 南瓜酵素面膜 Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

這個Peter Thomas Roth 南瓜酵素面膜是我的大愛MASK!!我手上的是15ml, 但用量很省,可以在全面用上4,5 次. 用法很簡單,洗面後,乾手乾面塗上一層薄薄的南瓜酵素面膜,再濕手,以指尖輕輕按摩,3-7分鐘後就可以洗走.剛上面,會有一種刺刺的感覺,但1-2分鐘後就會消失.這種intense 的去角質,一星期1至2次就可以了.

這個mask 是可以去角質,用後我覺得皮膚更柔軟,明亮. mask 入面有酵素及有少許粒粒,是chemical 及physical peel 的結合~!用完手上的細size, 會回購大size 的~!

(English:
The Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask is my FAVOURITE!!! The one on hand is just 15ml but it already last me for 4-5 times FULL FACE use! It is pretty easy to use. However, there is some stinky feeling when I apply on my face. The feeling will just last for 1-2 mins and it is totally acceptable. As the mask is an intense treatment, it is recommend to use 1-2 times per week.

I love how this mask brighten up my complexion and help fading my acne scar! I will totally re-purchase the large size!!)

2017年1月26日星期四

[ Swatch 試色圖] KIKO COLOR FEVER EYESHADOW PALETTE 4色烘焙眼影調色盒

之前入手了KIKO 的眼影筆, 做了一個短評 >> [ MINI REVIEW 短評] KIKO MILANO – 眼影筆LONG LASTING STICK EYESHADOW
今日又來一個KIKO 試色,這個4色眼影是101 - CORAL BURGUNDY, 是打正旗號的酒紅色.酒紅色是秋冬必用的顏色.這個packaging 是一個黑色的正方小盒,不算太fancy,打開有一個方方正正的鏡子,十分方便.因為是烘焙眼影,所以粉質壓得比較實,摸上去不會覺得很buttery, 很滑. 但又會有一點小飛粉.

(English:
I have just done a mini review on Kiko stick eyeshadow >> [ MINI REVIEW 短評] KIKO MILANO – 眼影筆LONG LASTING STICK EYESHADOW
Here comes another Kiko swatch, it is a 4 colour eye shadow palette 101 - CORAL BURGUNDY. Burgundy is such a fall / winter proper colour! The eye shadow is packed in a small black plastic box, nothing very fancy. There is a decent size mirror. As it is baked eye shadow, the shadow doesn't feel like as smooth and as buttery. It will have a little bit fall out upon application too.)

上手,很顯色.很美很美.4個眼影的配色很好,是偏紅調的大地色,但感覺上未有太酒紅的感覺,所以用上眼都很柔和.開架的價錢,上色度很高,持久度ok,很值得入手. P.S. 新年都可以用這個眼影,紅紅的,很喜慶~!

(English: The eye shadows are HIGHLY HIGHLY pigmented. I love the combination of the 4 colours, which looks like a earth tone with a little twisted in red. It is very easy to use and easy to blend. I think my money is well spent!P.S. As Chinese New Year is approaching, this eye palette can totally help me to create a festive makeup look!)

2017年1月23日星期一

[ Mini Review 短評 ] Kiehl's TURMERIC & CRANBERRY SEED ENERGIZING RADIANCE MASQUE 薑黃紅莓速效亮肌面膜

又來一個mask review, 這個Kiehl's 薑黃紅莓速效亮肌面膜是比較少人提及的.用法是潔面後均勻塗抹一層面膜,5-10分鐘後,沾水輕力打圈按摩,然後以清水洗淨.這個mask 是淡黃的,入面有一些黑色的顆粒,有輕微磨沙作用. 打開有一點怪怪的香味,我估計是薑黃的香料味.用後的確有即是提亮的感覺,而且不會覺得乾.真的很推~!

(English: Here comes another mask review. This is Kiehl's Turmeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque, it is less hype up in the Kiehl's mask community. I usually apply a visible layer after cleansing and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with water and massage in a gentle circular motion. The mask is in light yellow with little black grain which acts as face scrub. The scent of the mask is a bit spicy. (I think it is due to the turmeric...?!) The mask really bring instant brightening effect to my skin and not leaving drying. Highly recommend!!)

2017年1月19日星期四

[ Swatch 試色圖] Fresh tinted lip treatment 潤色護唇膏

FRESH 家的潤色護唇膏有很多不同的顏色,我手上有5枝(手上應該尚有一枝BERRY, 但不知怎地,失了蹤,有空會補上.)這些潤色護唇膏主打高度滋潤,上咀的確很滋潤,顯色度高,但不算太持久,所以要常補塗.值得一提的是因為護唇膏色澤都得顯色,為免補塗疊擦會顯得PATCHY,每次都要擦乾淨再上新一層.

(English: Fresh has a variety of tinted lip treatment in different colours. I have 5 on my hands (indeed there is one Berry shade missing...) The lip treatment are very nourishing, highly pigmented but not very long lasting so I have to re-apply frequently. As the lip treatments are pretty vibrant, to avoid looking patchy, I have to wipe the colour off before applying a new layer of lip treatment.)

PASSION: 紅色
HONEY:裸粉橙色
ROSE:淡淡的粉紅色
另外, ADVANCE THERAPY, 即白色那一枝是無色的,所以沒有試色圖.

(English:
Passion: vibrant red
Honey: orange nude
Rose: light blush of pink
Advance therapy: translucent, so there is no colour swatch)

很喜歡TWIST UP 的設計,不用擔心會甩蓋.但我相信因為這個潤色護唇膏太滋潤,一遇上過熱,會有點融化的感覺.......(汗...) 所以大家要小心保存....

(English: I love the twisted cap design which well protect the product and no need to worry the fall out of the cap. One point to note, the lip treatment will kind of start melting when it is getting too hot........So I need to store it at cool environment.)

2017年1月16日星期一

[ Mini Review 短評 ] Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight mask 紅茶晚間緊緻面膜

今次想分享的是Fresh家的紅茶晚間緊緻面膜.FRESH 作為一個貴婦品牌,產品定價又不算低,我對他們的產品都有很好期望! 我會在洗面後,用TONER,就直接用這個.因為這個PRODUCT 秋冬都很夠滋潤,

這個紅茶晚間緊緻面膜有一定香味,但未濃到覺得俗. 始終要整晚敷用,香味太濃會令我覺得很辛苦,這個香味,濃度很剛好~!打開是牛奶色的CREAM 狀,上面就像CREAM 一樣,很水潤,很易推開,所以用量都很省. 推開按摩後會變作透明,再按摩大約5-8分鐘,會感到MASK 已經開始吸收,只會有一層很薄的薄膜在面上,但不用擔心會有黏黏的感覺.基本上按摩後,面部已經會覺得更FIRM,但長效的肌膚緊緻效果就尚未見到.這個PRODUCT 沒有令我敏感,沒有令我長黑頭粉刺痘痘. Overall, 這個PRODUCT 可以一試,但想令肌膚更青春緊緻,就不算很快見效.

(English: Here come my mini review of Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight mask. As a high end brand, I have high expectation on its products.I usually use this mask right after cleansing and toning my skin.It is moisturizing enough to get me through the whole night in winter.

The scent of Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight mask is pretty spa-like. I enjoy the scent and not bother to have it linger around for whole night. The mask is milky cream which is easy to absorb and easy to blend. When it is spread out, it turns into translucent. Upon 5-8 mins of massage, I feel my skin already absorbing the mask which leave only a very thin film on my skin. It is not very sticky after absorb into the skin. It doesn't break my out or make me allergic. I feel my skin has lifted a bit after the massage, however, I still do not see a longer lasting firming effect from just 2-3 times usage. Overall, I think this is worth trying but the firming effect may not just appear in short term.)

2017年1月14日星期六

旅行化妝袋指引 - Travel makeup bag guide

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差不多到農曆新年,我想大家都會想去旅行.去旅行的時候,又想化妝令自己看起來精神點,又怕OVER PACK, 到執化妝袋的時候,都會無從入手.所以我想分享一下我的心得,令大家執化妝袋的時候有點概念~!

(English: If you are going to travel and packing your makeup bag, here comes the blog post which give you tips to avoid over pack!)

SOFINA 控油BASE 及MEDIA BB CREAM

BASE及粉底: 因為旅行多數會一整天在外,要求持妝度高,所以我會用控油BASE. 粉底而粉底就多數用BB CREAM

(English:
Base & Face product: As you will usually have a long day, you totally want your makeup stay put. That's why you need a decent makeup base. For face product, I usually go to BB cream)

CONCEALER: 如果COVERAGE 較高的,可以不用帶CONCEALER 了.但我一般會帶FULL COVER 的, 如果想遮蓋黑眼圈,我會用上BENEFIT 的ERASE PASTE

(English:
Concealer: No one is flawless, that's why you need a little bit concealer to lift you up! If you face product is having sufficient coverage, you can skip this.)

眼影 & 眼線: 多數帶一個大地色系加上一個特別的單色.這個組合方便做出不用風格的妝容.眼線是有畫龍點睛的作用,所以一定會帶的~! --> [ Swatch 試色圖] COLOURPOP 首敗試色

(English:
Eye shadow & Eyeliner: For eye shadow, I usually bring an earth tone products and one special accent colour. This helps to create more variety of looks. Eyeliner is a MUST for more defined eye look. --> [ Swatch 試色圖] COLOURPOP 首敗試色)

眉筆: 我個人沒有太大要求,但這個KATE 的一邊是眉筆,一邊是眉粉,方便做出不同的效果.

(English:
Brow: I am okay with any brow product. But the one from Kate is pretty nice as it has pencil on one side and powder on the other side.

胭脂: SLEEK 的3色胭脂,可以做到不同的妝容 --> [ MINI REVIEW 短評] 一抹嫣紅之Sleek Blush by 3 (LACE)
唇膏: 我個人的化妝重點是在眼影及胭脂,所以唇膏是會用枝裸色,自然的.去旅行時飲飲食食,即使掉色,都不會太礙眼.

(English:
Blush: This blush palette has 3 different colour which helps to create different look. --> [ MINI REVIEW 短評] 一抹嫣紅之Sleek Blush by 3 (LACE)
Lipstick: My makeup focus are eye shadow and blush, so I choose a nude natural colour. As you are travelling, you make eat and drink a lot. It is better to use a nude colour to avoid looking patchy when your lip colour wear off.)

碎粉:定妝必用!

(English:
Loose powder: As to make your makeup last longer, you need loose powder to set your makeup!)

2017年1月12日星期四

[ Swatch 試色圖] ILLAMASQUA eye shadow眼影盤

之前買了一個超值的LOOKFANTASTIC.COM 的ADVENT CALENDAR, 入面有一個ILLAMASQUA眼影盤, 是SIZE 貨的阿~!( ILLAMASQUA 是一個我一直想試的品牌,這個advent calendar 真的令我很高興~!)

(English: This is one of the goodies from LOOKFANTASTIC.COM ADVENT CALENDAR. It is a FULL SIZE Illamasqua product. It makes me soooo excited!)

packaging 是有點流線形的感覺, 不是一般的正方形.很簡約的正面有一個突印的logo, 旁邊是印有品牌名.打開有一個很夠大的鏡.

(English: I love the sleek packaging of the eye shadow palette. It is black and pretty firm plastic. There is a decent size mirror too!)

左上 - servant: 膚色,啞光finish
右上 - tango: 帶紅的淺啡色,是sheer finish
左下 - vernau : 自然的啡膚色, 啞光finish
右下 - terra : 紅磚塊的顏色,啞光finish

很美很實用的4色.tango 上手很smooth, 帶閃的,有自然的珠光感.其他的3個顏色都很美, 很顯色,但對比tango,不夠smooth. overall, 很合用, 這4個色是所有skin tone 都可以carry 到的~!

(English:
Top Left - Servant: pale skin tone / eggshell colour , matte finish
Top right - Tango: warm reddish brown, sheer finish
Bottome left - Vernau: natural muddy colour, matte finish
Bottom right - Terra: red clay colour, matte finish

Very lovely combination! The shimmery eye shadow (Tango) is very smooth and the shimmer is pretty finely milled. The matte ones are not as smooth as the shimmery one. However, they are still pretty nice. All of the eye shadows are highly pigmented and suitable for beauty guru of all skin tone!)

2017年1月9日星期一

[ 開箱 HAUL ] 近期敗家 recent haul

經過black friday, cyber monday, chritsmas 一連串的購物日,近來的購物意慾開始下降了.但早前都入手了幾樣野.

(English: After the never ending sales event of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, it is time to stop spending~! Indeed, I am here to share my recent haul.....)

Tangel Teezer x Lulu Guinness special version

fingershopping 入手的有tangle teezer 及loveisderma 的雙效維他命B保濕精華 (hydramax serum). tangle teezer, 我知道在坊間有很多dupe, 但真正的tangle teezer ,用料質地比較好,刷頭用上很久都不會有彎或變型的問題,所以是值得買正貨的~! loveisderma 是我一直想入手的,之前剛剛用完了AHC 的B5 gel, 所以買這個 LOVEISDERMA 比較一下~!

(English: Tangle Teezer and Loveisderma's Hydramax Serum are purchased from Fingershopping. There are lots of dupes / cheaper version of tangle teezer, indeed I think it is totally worth purchase as the material are better. Those bristles are more sturdy and not easy to be bended or changing shapes. Recently, I have just used up a AHC B5 gel, thats why I would like to try the loveisderma one for comparison purpose.)

手滑....在MANNINGS 買了AHC 的eye cream, 初步上手,很易推開,吸收都算快. HK$69, 都值得一試!

(English:Totally impulse purchase from Mannings, the AHC eye cream. It is quite easy to absorb due to its gel texture. HK$69 for one is worth trying!!)

2017年1月5日星期四

[ Empties ] 用光光 December 2016

新年,要清一清垃圾....手頭上有一些PRODUCTS 已經用光光了.所以想好好寫一下REVIEW 及會否回購.

(English: It is time to clear the trash, so here comes the empties time!! See below for the review of the products and see if I recommend it or not.)

#01 - DR WU 玻尿酸保濕水凝露 INTENSIVE HYDRATING GEL WITH HYALURONIC ACID (30ML)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- NO!!!
有點失望.GEL狀質地的確很清爽.但保濕力有點不足.用後會有一層膜包住的感覺....不太喜歡.

(English: I am a bit disappointed toward this product. It is light weight and easy to absorb due to its gel texture. However, I think it is not moisturizing enough. I feel the gel cream kind of blocking my skin......Not liking it...)

#02 - ACURE MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL (30ML)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- YES
在IHERB 入手的ARGAN OIL, 很抵用. 30ML 只是HK$86. 用量很省.我會用在頭髮上及身體用,真的持久滋潤. 雖然這個標榜可以用在面上作FACE SERUM,但我覺得有點難吸收及過油...
(P.S. 我的IHERB 折扣碼: PDN381)

(English: Very worth trying argan oil which purchased in iherb.com. It costs HK$86 for 30ml and a little goes a looooong way. I mainly use it on my hair and body as it is a little bit too oily for using on face.P.S. My iherb discount code is PDN381)

#03 - DHC 深層卸粧油 DEEP CLEANSING OIL (200ML)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- YES
長年最愛的CLEANSING OIL.清潔力很夠,乳化又容易.用後覺得很清爽.十分推薦!!!

(English: My holy grail cleansing oil!!! Good cleansing power and not feeling greasy after cleansing. Highly highly recommend!!!)

#04 - BURT'S BEE Natural Acne Solutions Maximum Strength Spot Treatment Cream (暗瘡膏)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- SOSO....
用後不會覺得很乾,對暗瘡有一定作用. 用後感覺得會有一層膜在面上,所以不可以化妝.對於暗瘡膏,我還是比較喜歡PAIR A (可以看看我的 [ Empties ] 用光光 June 2015 (Part 2) )

(English: It helps relieve and healing the pimples and not feeling drying after using it. However, if I put makeup on after applying the cream, it will make my makeup a bit patchy. For spot treatment cream, I highly recommend PAIR A. You may check my previous blogpost for details : [ Empties ] 用光光 June 2015 (Part 2))

#05 - A.H.C 新一代B5 高效水合啫喱精華 30ml
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- SOSO....
不含油份的B5 GEL, 但感覺比較濃稠,要用較長時間吸收, 晚上厚用真的很正~! 日間用後不可以化妝,因為會出碎屑.....價錢來說,很抵用.但只可以夜晚使用吧.

(English: Very thick consistency for a B5 gel which takes longer time to absorb. Highly recommend to use at night. Not recommend to use it as moisturizing primer before makeup as it will have some bitty grain coming out. It is still pretty nice B5 gel for night time.)

#06 - HIRUSCAR喜療疤除疤啫喱
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- YES!
對於暗瘡印亦很有功效.用後真的有助淡化暗瘡印.真的很愛!!!

(English: It really helps to lighten the acne scar! Totally in love with it~!)

#07 - Rosette Cleansing Paste 暗瘡洗面膏 (乾性肌)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- SOSO...
泡泡很綿密,很易起泡.用後不會太乾.清潔力是足夠的. 但對於主打暗瘡洗面膏來說,好像沒有太大感覺.但當一般洗面膏來說,很抵用~!

(English: I choose the one for dry skin type. It lather very well and not feeling drying. High cleansing power. However, it does not worth up to its claim for acne treatment...If you just treat it as a normal face cleansing balm, it is still worth trying.)

#08 - Weleda, Wild Rose, Smoothing Eye Cream, 0.34 fl oz (10 ml)
推薦 / 回購? (Recommend / Repurchase?) -- NO..
又是在IHERB 入手的,沒有太大感覺.很簡單的保濕EYE CREAM. 冬天用就不太夠保濕. (P.S. 我的IHERB 折扣碼: PDN381)

(English: Just bought it from iherb, nothing very special. It is just a simple eye cream yet it is not moisturizing enough for winter time. P.S. My iherb discount code is PDN381)