Saturday, September 29, 2012

Holika Holika: Pore Magic Cover Mousse Starter SPF 30 PA++


   
I cannot be seen without a primer, strawberries are my favorite and if I had to choose one skincare product to use for the rest of my life, Holika Holika is a winner by default. Match made in heaven? We'll see.


Oooops! Too much!

The Holika Holika Pore Magic Cover Mousse Starter SPF 30 PA++ comes in a 100ml aerosol mousse can. As of the moment it is unavailable locally and sold at websites for a little over ₱800.

The mousse is pink with a strawberry scent. The packaging is a bit hard to work with, squeezing out the exact amount of product needed is hard. And once you've got your product out, some mousse will start bubbling over. Neat freaks will totally flip out. :D

My take on this product . . . 
I feel bad saying this but the mousse was just terrible.It was hard to blend and the packaging was messy, but the worst part was it made my skin itch upon contact! But hey, why not give it a chance? The itch subsided soon enough but after 2 hours . . . My face looked like an oil spill site. It was horrendous. 

Yet, being the HH fanatic that I was, I gave it a couple more chances, but I still got the same results, same itch, same oily face in just 2-3 hours. 

*I did check the exp/mfg date and it wasn't expired at all.


Would I recommend it?
With my experience, not at all.
 
 
Would I re-purchase?
No.


Overall Rating:
1/5

Skin types vary so what doesn't work for me might work for you. :)




Have a great week ahead,
DianeShishio

Monday, September 24, 2012

Majolica Majorca: Skin Lingerie Pore Refiner




I'll start off by describing my skin type, I have oily skin with ginormous pores, fair complexion with average to little skin complications (i.e. acne)

I could never achieve an all day flawless finish -  even with re-touches - before I started using primers. Today, it is a makeup staple which I use no matter how natural or heavy is my makeup.




The Skin Lingerie Pore Refiner comes in one size, a 25g tube with a pretty nifty opening which regulates the amount of product very well. Available locally at select Watson's stores at a retail price of ₱695.






VOILA!
If you're wondering where the blemish on the before pics went, this was shot on a different day. :D 

Taken 5 hours after application with no touch-ups, using a Canon 1100D with flash. You can still see some of my pores up-close, but otherwise the finish is just amazing.



 
My take on this product . . . 
Amazing. Anything that makes my skin flawless is a winner in my book. It has good staying power, covers up pores and a little goes a long way. It is also spf 20+ which can be good for outdoor use, but not so much when used for flash photography. It also causes some 'graycasting' which can easily be covered up by foundation.
 
Would I recommend it?
Yes. 
 
 
 
Would I re-purchase?
YES! This is definitely a staple!
 
 
 
Cost per Use:
 
I use this (almost) on a daily basis, 1 tube lasted for a little over 3 MONTHS!
 
  
695 (price) / 90 (days in 3 months) 
 
= 7.72 per use!
 
Great quality at such an affordable price. Totally worth it! :D


Overall Rating:
5/5





Have a great week ahead,
DianeShishio

An Unexpected Haul: Haul #2 - #4

For the past 2 years, I've had this habit of buying a lot of skincare products whenever I buy makeup. I could go out to buy masks and serums without having to purchase makeup, but never the other way around. 

Majolica Majorca 

Etude House

My first Etude House Purchase. Why? The nearest store from home is 2 hours away. :P


The Face Shop

I am a regular makeup user which is why I do not take skincare lightly. Makeup at some point, will take a toll on your skin if you do not take proper skincare treatments. I currently have a 6-7 step skincare regimen before I go to bed at night, some people even have 20!But this doesn't necessarily mean you have to slather as much product on your skin, you just have to remember the holy trinity of skincare: CLEANSE, TONE/EXFOLIATE and MOISTURIZE.

Do wait for the upcoming product reviews. :3





Much love,
DianeShishio


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Holika Holika: Smooth Egg Skin Tightening Essence




As a sucker for Korean cosmetics/skincare items, cute packaging and "egg based" products , it's no wonder how Holika Holika has captured my heart. 

The Holika Holika: Smooth Egg Skin Tightening Essence, product description says:

"This innovative pore essence with micro-collagen restores pore size with suppleness. When applied, it immediately absorbs and gives a soft and smooth touch to the skin."
 
 


It comes in a 50ml bottle priced at roughly around $24-$26 (approx. 1000) online. It is not yet available locally. 
 
 
 
My take on this product . . . 
Pure love. I started looking for a back-up the moment I started using it. It gives my skin a soft supple feeling and makes my pores look refined for quite some time. It makes me feel fresh and relaxed. :D
 
 
 
Would I recommend it?
Yes. 
 
 
 
Would I re-purchase?
Given the opportunity, yes. But I will stop scouting for it at the moment so I could try out different essences/serums. 
 
 
 
Cost per Use:
 
I apply a liberal amount of it to my face, 2 times a day, morning and evening. So far, I've used half of the bottle in a month. I believe the rest will still be good for another month or so.
 
 
1000 (price) / 30 (days in a month) x 2 (application in a day) 
 
= 16.66 per use!
 
Just right for regular serum users but it is pricey for people under a tight budget. 



Overall Rating:
4.5/5



Have a wonderful week ahead,
DianeShishio