Comparison Review : Lancôme Genifique Vs L’Oreal Youth Code ❤

Hello girls, today I am going to do a comparison review on Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator and L’Oreal Youth Code Pre-essence. Gosh this is a long delayed post… always had in mind to review these two product but never put into action until now…. Late is better than never right? :x

If you have read my blog posts -- Click here ~ you might have heard me mentioning about Lancôme Genifique as one of my Holy Grail product. I have gone through so many bottles already and have been using for more than 2 years now (still a big fan of it!!).  

The reason I brought L’Oreal Youth Code pre-essence is mainly for comparison, I curious to find out would it be comparable to Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator. So is high end product better or drugstore product better? Let do a comparison below…. 

If you look at the ingredient lists above, both products have quite a number of similar ingredients.  Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator is a little tiny bit more viscous compared to L’Oreal Youth Code Pre-essence but both absorbs really fast.

To my opinion, Lancôme Genifique Youth Activator works better on me as compared to L’Oreal Youth Code Pre-essence, I can really see the results and better absorption of skincare.

As for L’Oreal Youth Code Pre-essence, it works fine but the effect is slower (I would recommend it for younger ladies). It is also a cheaper option if you are looking for a pre-essence to help boost up the absorption of your follow up skincare products.

Hope you guys like my short comparison review on these 2 products. Feel free to drop comments J

** Disclaimer: The items above are purchased by my own money and reviews are based on personal opinion.

Love,

Winwin

Review - Sigma Beauty Brushes & Tools

Hello Pretties!!!

So excited!! I finally received my order from Sigma Beauty and today I am going to review on Sigma Beauty Brushes and their top seller product - Dry'n Shape. I have heard lots of raves about these brushes on blogs and youtube and of cos I checked out their blog because i cannot resist brushes!! I am such a brush FrEaK!! ok! Lets start from the very 1st product I have got from Sigma Beauty. I placed my 1st order quite awhile ago when they are having their black friday promo where shipping is free worldwide that day!! pretty awesome right? So i tot why not try their brushes.. so I started my collection with the Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki - Purple . It super cute and handy, most importantly its more hygiene compared to open brushes if you want to carry it in your makeup bag.

The parcel did not take too long to arrive and the packaging was amazing. It comes with an instruction manual of the product you purchase and also nicely packaged. Love it.

☆Pictures of my Lovely Kabuki!☆

Hollywood Glamour Flat Top Retractable Kabuki - Purple

Original Price: $25
Now Selling at : $19 (Great Deal!!)

Look at how cute this brush is? and the bristles are super soft and dense which can give you a good coverage when u use it to apply your liquid foundation. Sorry about the dirty brush cos i have been using it alot almost everytime i apply my liquid foundation... alternating with the F80 - Flat Top Kabuki which i also owned. Both of them have pretty much the same function but i will use the F80 when i am doing my makeup at home and bring the retractable one when i am travelling.

Now.. Lets move on to my recent purchase.. i missed this years black friday promo.. was so sad about it.. due to overwhelm Sigma fans.. i couldnt get into the website and i gave up!! BUT still i so wanted to try the highly raved product Dry'n Shape and eventually i still got it despite i missed the annual awesome promo...

I finally got my Dry'n Shape last week which i have been waiting and waiting for it to arrive so that i can do a review on my Sigma collections...

This Dry'n Shape is a very interesting system where it is designed to completely dry your brushes within 4 to 6 hours and at the same time helps to shape it back. Perfectly good for dense brushes which take ages to dry after cleaning. The Dry'n Shape looks like brush rolls with slots for brushes of different sizes. It provide pressure to bristles to remove water from every fibre at the shorest time. The special fabric used to shape the bristles was designed to accelerate water evaporation which shorten the drying time. I have tried it on my brushes immediately after i receive my Dry'n Shape.

☆Steps on how i wash my brushes☆

1. Pour a small amount of MAC brush cleanser into a small container.

2. Dip dirty brush into the cleanser and swirl it until the brush is cleaned.

3. Gently press the bristles to remove excess water/cleanser, slightly dap dry with a clean towel.

4. Place the damp brushes in the Dry'n Shape using the smallest band the brush can fit in (this is to ensure that your brush bristles can be hold firmly and it also helps in reshaping your brush).

5. Turn the Dry'n Shape upside down ( to prevent the water to backflow to the handle) and leave it to dry for 4-6 hrs and we r done!!

☆After Drying☆

F80 - Flat Top Kabuki - Price: $18

All the brushes are dry within 6 hrs and looks just like new ones. I am really impressed with the speed of drying and the ability to reshape the brushes to almost like brand new. The only down side of this Dry'n Shape is they are not suitable for smaller brushes like eyeshadow brushes, the smallest slot is still too big for my eyeshadow brushes.. but i guess it does not affect how much i love it since small brushes do not take long time to dry so normal drying would be sufficient enough...

Overall : I love all the Sigma Beauty products that I have purchased and will would like to try more of their collections!!

❤My bday Sigma Wishlist❤

1. Mrs. Bunny Blue Travel Kit

2. The Cities - Tokyo

So please do check out Sigma Beauty's product if you haven already. They also sell all sorts of individual brushes for new makeup users and different sets of brushes catered for your needs.

Thanks for checking out my blog and please follow if u are interested or tweet me on twitter: @winwin0_0 or subscription to my utube channel: missywinwin

Lastly, i would like to wish everyone a Merry Xmas. More reviews and youtube tutorial will be coming up. Stay tune.. i will try my best to find time to blog... :)

Love, Win Win

~Hada Labo Tea Party + Product Review~

Hello guys...

Another over due post~ but ya still wana thanks Hada Labo for organising this awesome tea party and gave us a better understanding of the products and of cos... freebies of products launching in around March 2011 exclusively in Watson (Singapore)!! So......Hada Labo Fans... (including me!) remember to check it out at Watsons!! Their upcoming products are as awesome!

The Hada Labo Tea party was organised at Takumi Tokyo Restaurant at Marina Keppel Bay. Super nice scenery and super windy there... 35 lucky fans were invited to the Hada Labo New Product Launch Party and i am one of them... never regretted to join cos i ❤❤❤ hada labo.. i have most of their products already before going to the party. i guess i almost collected the whole range. haha~

The new products that are lauching were nicely displayed on the table for us to sample and of cos the full range of their other products.

✿Hada Labo Products that are already available in Watsons.

✿ The Whitening Range: I am currently using the Arbutin Whitening Lotion as my toner and Arbutin Whitening Milk as my daily moisturiser.

❤ Likes ❤

1. It have no fragrance, no alcohol, no mineral oils no colourants. Jus pure ingredients that are beneficial to our skin.. (in fact all of their products are like that)

2. Contains Arbutin which is an extract from natural plant bearberry and contains natural whitening properties. Helps to fight dark spots and rebalance skin tone.

3. Contains also vitamin C for renewal of dull skin.

4. Texture is light and a little is enough for the whole face.

5. Suitable for sensitive skin

✖ Dislikes ✖

1. Can be a little sticky and harder to absorb when apply too much.. (apply appropriate amt can solve this problem)

Overall : ❤❤❤❤

✿ The Exfoliating Range: I have got the AHA/BHA Exfoliating face wash too...

❤ Likes ❤

1. Again its free from fragrance, mineral oils, alcohol and colourant.

2. Suitable for sensitive skin and low irritation while exfoliating.

3. Contains a combination of AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and BHA (Salicyclic Acid) which provides clarity, brightness and promote healthy skin by preventing accumulation of dead skin cells.

4. Skin is immediately smoother after use.

✖ Dislikes ✖

1. None!!

Overall : ❤❤❤❤❤

✿ The Hydrating Range: I got the Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essense

❤ Likes ❤

1. Free from fragrance, mineral oils, alcohol and colourant.

2. Suitable for sensitive skin

3. Contains advance skin hydrating ingredient - super hyaluronic Acid which is 2x the moisture retention capacity of Hyaluronic Acid.

4. Super hydrating

5. Skin appear smooth after applying.

✖ Dislikes ✖

1. Slightly sticky

Overall: ❤❤❤❤

The New product Launching in March 2010 (Our Doorgift.. pampered!!! ♡___♡)

✿ Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Cream

❤ Likes ❤

1. Suitable for super dry sensitive skin

2. Free from fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colourant

3. Low irritation

4. Skin feels really hydrated after applying. Can be used as a hydrating night cream to achieve soft and hydrated skin in the morning

5. Do not need to use alot. One tub can last for a very long time

✖ Dislikes ✖

None at the moment.

Price: $25.90 @ 50g

Overall: ❤❤❤❤❤

✿ Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Mist (already bot it in msia before it launch in sg)

❤ Likes ❤

1. Contains 3 excellent hydrating ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Super Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid which can deeply penetrates into skin to restore the moisture of skin

2. Can use after makeup (i used it to set my makeup too)

3, Feel refreshed and hydrated after using it.

4. Free from fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colourant.

✖ Dislikes ✖

None at the moment.

Price: $17.90 @ 45ml.

Overall: ❤❤❤❤❤

✿ Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lip Gel

❤ Likes ❤

1. Super hydrating

2. Protect lips from drying

3. Helps soften chapped lips

4. Free from fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and colourant

✖ Dislikes ✖

1. Slightly too sticky ( hair sticks on my lips when the wind blows~ haha!)

Price: $10.90 @ 8g

Overall: ❤❤❤❤

✿Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion + Refill Pack

❤ Likes ❤

1. Most popular product of the range ( 1 sold every 4 secs in Japan)

2. Refill pack is super convenient (dun have to purchase another bottle)

3. Contains 3 excellent hydrating ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid, Super Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid which can deeply penetrates into skin to restore the moisture of skin

4. Feels immediately hydrated after padding it in.

✖ Dislikes ✖

None!! totally ♡ it!!

Price: $19.90 @ 150ml refill pack

Overall: ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Super long post i know! This proves that i really used the products well.. haha.. ok.. back to the event~

Yummy foods served to us too during the event.. pretty hungry at that time.. lunchie time!

And...... I won the Best Dress Award!! ($100 Dining Vouchor) i wore real simple white dress which i ❤❤ alot.

Lastly, I would like to thank Hada Labo again for organising this event and hope the reviews are useful to u guys!! ❤ Hada Labo!!

Oh and one thing.. i took part in the Bihada Beauty Queen ~Pose & Win FB Contest~ Vote for mi... All u have to do is just go in and Click Like. Participants with more likes get the prizes. Fun!

Vote for mi HERE!! Thanks!!

Love,

Winwin

~Ichikami Hair Mask~

Hey Guys...

Do u all always put on hair mask to nourish ur hair? For mi.. i usually use hair mask as daily hair conditioner... due to my over damaged end... my hair ends splits like there is no tomorrow... i have no choice but to try out methods to save it... but i guess there is no solution to split ends other than chopping it off... which i really dun wanna do that...

I came across this Ichikami Hair Mask when i am sourcing for hair mask since i already finished my previous one... I am previously using the Essential Damage Care Rich Premier Intensive Hair mask.. this essential hair mask is not bad but i jus wanted to try a different one... so i tot rather than repurchasing the same hair mask...so i took the Ichikami Hair Mask... i have used the shampoo before n i love the scent of the shampoo... and the shampoo is not too bad... not drying but didnt really help in my split ends...

This product comes in a very simple yet pretty packing and with a lid on top... its easier and more convenient... than those normal hair mask when u need to twist open the cap...

Description of the product:

Ichikami hair care series with Rice Premium Ex (Yusuru essence, oil and proteim originate in rice bran) plus 6 kinds of pure japanese herbal essences which nourish, repair, strengthen and give a natural luster to ur hair.

Ichikami Hair Mask also contain Black Soybean and Black Rice Essences which make ur hair silky soft and healthier.

Direction of use:

1. Squeeze dry ur hair after washing with shampoo
2. Apply the hair mask on ur palm n spread it onto ur hair
3. Leave it for 1-2 mins (wrap ur hair with hot towel for better penetration of the product.
4. Rinse off thoroughly

What i like abt this product:
1. The texture of the product is so soft, silky and easy to spread all over my hair
2. The lid which allows mi to conveniently get the product out of the container.. no hassles..
3. I love love love the fruity wild sakura scents.. (it really smells good n lasted whole day)
4. It helps to calm down my spit ends and frizzy hair which makes it looks like its not so damaged.
5. Its not pricey.. affordable
6. The leave on time is rapid unlike other hair mask u need to put and wait for 10-15mins or more.

What i dun like abt this product:
1. It didnt give mi the super soft n silky feeling after rinsing off the product ( maybe i only used twice and my hair is beyond repair)
2. After drying my hair.. it didnt give mi a very smooth feeling.. like normal hair mask.. but it did make it looks better.

Overall: I really love love love the smell n i continue to use this product and do a better review after that.. i guess i will repurchase it cos i really love the scent of it... its still works well on my hair jus not much of the expected smoothness... but it dun get tangled up..

Hope u guys my simple review... n u can get this hair mask at Watson Stores.

Love,
Winwin

~ Review on Loreal Renewal Lash Serum & Random Stuffs ~

Hey babes....

I haven been updating my blog for like so long n i am so glad that i am not forgotten... miss u guys... i bot this Loreal's Renewal Lash Serum when i was randomly loitoring in one of the drugstores after my IPL session.. haha... i saw reviews on taiwan beauty variety show (女人我最大), and they were all good reviews.. so i tot why not try it out.. since its on offer price... Have tried it for 4 days... the results are not so obvious yet... since its only 4 days..

Information on the description:

It states that u can get longer, stronger & fuller lashes in jus 28 days... haha... we will c after 28 days... will my lashes be longer... stronger... and fuller... haha... it contains ingredients like ARGININE & MADECASSOSIDE said to be able boost the beauty of eyelashes..

ARGININE
- Feeds lashes with nutrients --> longer and thicker lashes
- Works with Pro-peptides & Pro-vitamins B5 to nourish lashes --> Fuller &
healthier lashes

MADECASSOSIDE
- Stimulates collegen synthesis which helps prolong lash lifespan --> limits
eyelash loss

I personally feel fine when its applied onto my lash... lesser lash loss when i am removing my super water proof mascara... the white gel didnt smell too bad still bearable... but try not to let the gel get into ur eyes... it stings abit... will update u guys if the results is better in 28 days.. haha...

oh ya.. i also bot Shu Uemura's eyelash glue since a few of my frens said tat its good... its not too bad.... haha~ i love the black tube packaging and its not hard to remove ur falsies at the end of the day... but i have only tried once so... not sure if its really that good... feedback to u guys after a few more tries... (i seldom put falsies) hahha~~

Hope u guys like the short n brief review and do comment if u have any~

Love,
Winwin

~ BLUE Sat & Review on MAC Brush Cleanser ~

A very busy sat... tiring sat... hot & humid sat... FORGETFUL sat... i forgot to bring my mobile out... left it on my bed... life is really miserable without my mobile.. i actually dun quite like sat.. because i need to WORK.. 1/2 day~ the travelling time is so sickening!!! haha... aniway... some updates... i went to work in the morning.. finished work ard ard 12 plus... went to meet up with a customer who bot my handmade accessories to surprise his gf... so sweet of him.. he bot a necklace and a bracelet. Had a hard time tryin to locate him as i do not have my mobile with mi.. i had to call him using the PUBLIC PHONE.... well, the meet up was pleasant and the transcation went smoothly.. and i received a positive feedback from him when i reached home.. his gf loves the accessories ... that made my day~ my accessories link --> PrincessDiary ... haha...okie.... back to review on mac brush cleanser..

I bot this MAC Brush Cleanser abt a week ago.. and i find it really useful.... esp for people who love using brushes for makeup (some prefer using hands thou), people like mi is crazy over different kinda makeup brushes... i L O V E my mac 187 brush....

~~ MAC BRUSH CLEANSER ~~

Description from the box: M.A.C Brush Cleanser is formulated to clean, disinfect and condition natural or synthetic cosmetic brushes.

Proper disinfecting of brushes is so so impt... as its all used on ur face.. u dun wan ur face to have break out due to improper cleaning of the brushes... this is also the reason why i got this cleanser... its actually very easy to use... it cleans the brush so easily and so QUICK.. and one more importantly ... it will NOT leave a weird smell... I am particularly sensitive to fragrance... so.. this product is definately best for mi!! Some pics are shown below on how i clean my brushes (this is taught by the mac counter's sales person)


Ingredients : Water/Aqua/EAU, Alcohol, Denat., Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hexylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Blue 1 and Red 33.



The Packaging~ Nice..BLACK!



Pink Solution in Plastic bottle~



My Dirty brushes~



Cleaning using Tissue ~



Cleaned Brushes... as NEW!!

Hope this review is useful for those who are planning the get this product... i love this product and i am sure.. u guys will like it too when u have it~

Luv,
WinWin