Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cosmetics. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 May 2015

REVIEW: OSEQUE HIGH-END TOUCH SPF34 PA++

This product has been continuously showing up on my Facebook news feed, so as a beauty blogger, I knew I had to get it!

This is the Osèque High-End Touch in shade 21 Light Beige. This product was also mentioned in the "Get It Beauty 2015", hence its popularity.


The Osèque High-End Touch comes in two shades:
#21 Light Beige#23 Natural Beige

Volume: 30ml



Product Features
Soft and fantastic colour
Soft moisturisation all day long
Colour which improves the beauty of all types of skin tone
Youthful skin with dazzling sparkle
Contains new material RonaFlair® (sapphire structure)
Fine wrinkle hiding effect using light diffusion
Expression of 3D facial features
Moisturising and nourishing makeup
Contains propolis, fermented bifidus lysate
1 bottle of essence for reinforced nourishing powder
Makeup and skin care at the same time
Convenient applicator
Roller type for easy and convenient application on curvy facial features
No lumping even after multiple applications
Sebum control for maintenance of balance
Moisture upon application, with fluffy finish
Sebum control for refreshed makeup all day long
Whitening care with blemish elimination
Wrinkle care for firm skin
Sunlight and UV ray blockage (SPF34, PA++)

Major Ingredients
Lorna flare (synthetic sapphire) , propolis extract, non-seafood appetiser for fermentation, six kinds of plant callus culture extracts (green tea, cactus, rice, tomato, carrot, lotus).

It comes in an elegant and sleek, black plastic bottle with a roller applicator. The lid (and even the shape of the bottle) reminds me of Chanel's products.



The roller applicator is perfect for lazy people like me, as there's no need for foundation bases or brushes or sponges anymore; however if you don't like the idea of using a roller on your face, you can easily pop off the applicator and apply it with your hands or usual applicators.




When you press the button on the side a few times, the foundation will leak out, so that you can easily roll it over your face. It does, however, get a little messy if you press the button too many times, and too much foundation squirts out at once. Sometimes, the foundation doesn't roll onto the roller applicator, so you may need to use your finger to wipe it off the applicator to put onto your face, then to use the roller applicator to blend.




The Osèque High-End Touch comes with skincare benefits too ~ anti-wrinkle, whitening, and SPF34, so it's not just an ordinary foundation! 


How To Use

After using your usual moisturiser, press the switch on the container, and roll the roller puff evenly onto the face. Press the switch several times so the contents are squeezed upwards. To wash the puff, old the puff and pull upwards to detach.



If you have trouble getting the foundation on the corners of your nose, you can try dabbing the applicator onto the area instead of rolling it on.



If anyone is interested, I did a tutorial & review video on the Osèque High-End Touch. I just realised that it's a pretty long video (oops!).





COMPARISON: OSÈQUE High-End Touch vs. JENNY HOUSE Perfect Skin One Shot Cover Stick Foundation


In the first photo, I only applied the Osèque High-End Touch onto the left part of my face. If you look carefully, you will see that my dark eye circles are less dark, but it didn't really change the colour of my skin. There are no obvious differences yet. 




In the second photo, I am applying the Jenny House Perfect Skin One Shot Cover Stick Foundation onto the other half of my face.




If you look carefully in the photo below, you can see that my dark eye circle is concealed better on the right hand side. I do have quite a few moles (as shown in the photo above), but the small one below my eye is not as obvious anymore. The Jenny House Stick Foundation does a better job at concealing dark eye circles and small moles.


On the left: Osèque High-End Touch
On the right: Jenny House Perfect Skin One Shot Cover Stick Foundation

As you can see, with the photo on the left, the pores on my nose are not obvious, whereas with the photo on the right, the foundation seems to be stuck inside the pore. The Jenny House Stick Foundation is obviously more dry, as it is, after all, not a liquid foundation, hence sinks into the pores, so until the nose starts creating oil, the pores will still appear to be powdery. So, in this case, the Osèque High-End Touch seemed to do a better job at making the face appear poreless! As for the fine lines under the eyes, I think both give similar results, but Jenny House's Stick Foundation is slightly better, due to the better concealing function.


Overall, I think the Jenny House Perfect Skin One Shot Cover Stick Foundation still wins. The reasons are:

1) It's in the form of a stick, so it won't leak or spill, so it will be easy to carry around.
The button on the Osèque may accidentally be pressed when put inside your handbag, so it may leak.

2) The design is really convenient, as my hands don't get dirty your hands at all.
The Osèque can get quite messy, and you may need to use your hands to apply the foundation onto your face, before using the roller applicator.

3) It gives more coverage, so I don't even need to use a concealer unless I have a pimple or something big to cover up.
The Osèque gives a more natural look, so its coverage is very low.

4) It leaves my skin matte even after a whole day outside.
The Osèque doesn't make my face oily, but the finish is more dewy.

5) The retail price is much cheaper than the Osèque (Jenny House is selling for USD25, whereas the Osèque is USD33).


Overall, the Osèque High-End Touch is a good product if you don't need much coverage - it gives a natural look for everyday wear. The colour stays and doesn't wear off until you wash it off with makeup remover. It is very light-weight, isn't drying for the face, and makes your face look brightened. The bonus is that it contains many natural ingredients, as well as a serum included, so that it is not only a foundation, but also a skincare product. The main downside of this product is still its applicator, as it can get a little messy.

Rating: 8/10


Thank you for reading, and have a nice day!

Sunday, 15 February 2015

REVIEW: JENNY HOUSE PERFECT SKIN ONE SHOT COVER STICK FOUNDATION

I've been so busy lately that I haven't really had time to update my blog, especially after I've realised how easy and convenient YouTube videos are compared to blogging, however, I think videos can't always show how great things are, so here, I've decided to write about it instead!

The product that I'm going to review today, is...
"Jenny House Perfect Skin One Shot Cover Stick Foundation".


A portable 3 in 1 (Base + Sunscreen + Foundation) perfect skin cover stick foundation can transform your skin through instant skin perfection and long-lasting makeup. Its advanced lightweight formulation delivers a very subtle sheen with high coverage and great adhesion to your skin. Patented Vitamin-C complex core essence illuminates your complexion and whitening your skin, also visibly minimises all imperfections, pores, fine lines, and dark spots instantly and over time.

Lightweight, breathable, silky hydrating base with high coverage that make your skin become a beautiful flawless airbrushed finish without any stickiness. It helps to keep you looking and feeling your best through any season. Its high coverage, great adhesion and long-lasting formula that leaves your skin looking virtually flawless without a trace of heavy foundation after blending like a natural born beauty.


It comes in a pretty silver box, and the product itself is also wrapped in silver, with a pink bow at the top.

Why did I get it? I was really tempted to get it after watching videos that appeared on my Facebook newsfeed! I'm so glad I bought it, because now I'm in love with it!

This is a foundation stick that comes with a sunscreen level of SPF50+/PA+++. The foundation stick comes in two parts - the bigger circle with the foundation, and the smaller circle with the sunscreen and serum - they come out as one, so problem there!


The fun thing about it is that the foundation is on one end, and the brush is on the other. The brush is also at a slanted angle, so that it's easier and less tiring to use. 


The bristles of the brush are super soft and silky, so it doesn't cause any irritation to the face whatsoever.


There are two shades to choose from:
No. 21 Light Beige
No. 23 Natural Beige


How To Use:
1. Gently twist the bottom part of main container for 0.5cm of stick foundation then apply a thin layer directly on your face, no primer is needed generally.
2. Use the built-in special designed professional foundation brush for blending the foundation inside out evenly onto your skin in order to get a flawlessly blended, full coverage, high definition results. Re-apply it as a concealer on specific spot area for building up some extra coverage there if needed.


I did a video to demonstrate how to apply the Stick Foundation:



The shade I'm using is the No. 21 (I also use the N21 IOPE Air Cushion XP). The foundation is very creamy and very easy to blend in (it does take some time, but it'll be perfect after you're done!). It doesn't even feel like I've got anything on my skin, and it doesn't block my pores! It's not sticky too, doesn't need a lot of loose powder to cover up, and my face doesn't look oily at the end of the night!


It matches perfectly with my skin tone, perhaps slightly white on my face, but it gives my skin the kind of glow that it needs!




"At the end of the night" look - still flawless and non-oily (with no touch-ups during the night)! I had a few bumps on my forehead that night, but the foundation stick did an awesome job to cover them up (my concealer sucks, so the foundation stick definitely takes the credit)! I guess I forgot to mention that I use minimal makeup each time, so what you see is what you get!


I also forgot to mention that in the past, my face would normally feel super dry after a day of makeup, and I would urgently need to use a face mask that night, but since using this foundation stick, I haven't had this problem anymore!

The only complaint I would make would probably be the silver packaging, because all my fingerprints get stuck onto it and makes it not so pretty, but it's easy to wipe off so it's not too bad!

Price: HKD188 (equivalent to USD25)


Let's compare this to my previous favourite...
IOPE Air Cushion XP in N21


I really liked this before because...
1) the colour was a perfect match to my skin
2) it's really easy to use
3) it's not drying on my face

But what I don't like about it is that using it was very messy to use (and I don't like my things to look dirty!). As you can see from the photo below, the puff has already changed to become a beige coloured puff, but I've only used it a few times (every time I dipped the puff into the cushion, the foundation would all float to cover the sides of the puff). The mirror is also very dirty too, though it was never clear enough to be a mirror in the first place. The most important thing is that the cushion is already used up, and I've only used it a few times, so it's quite pricey for something that can only be used with a few uses! It also left a sticky feeling on my face, required me to apply a lot of loose powder on top, and yet still had an oily nose! I guess it's really not suitable for the humid weather we have here in Hong Kong!


Enough rambling over my new product...I bet you guys want to know where I got it from or where you guys can buy it (goodwillbeauty ships worldwide too!):




Thank you for reading, and have a nice day!

The italicised phrases are copied from www.goodwillbeauty.com.hk.

Monday, 1 September 2014

MEMEBOX GLOBAL #14 UNBOXING

Memebox Global Editions usually contain a variety of both makeup and skincare products, for face and for the body! They are very popular amongst Meme-Fans, and they sell out very quickly! This is the second Memebox Global Edition that I have purchased...

Memebox Global #14


I think this was a really awesome box, with LOTS of masks, and although the description card says there are 8 products inside, considering Memebox usually counts one mask as one product, this box ends up containing 15 products - WOW!!!


For more information on Memebox, please visit their website:

Thursday, 26 June 2014

MEMEBOX OFFICE ESSENTIALS BOX UNBOXING

I don't work, but I got this box anyway...
MEMEBOX #OFFICE ESSENTIALS BOX


I don't really get why they put a Toner inside the box, since most people would have put on makeup already before heading to work, so a skincare product (especially one that needs to be applied with a spatula = so troublesome!) would be kind of useless (unless it was a face mist). I would've hoped for a dry shampoo (maybe?) to deal with the oily hair throughout the day instead!

Overall, this was an okay box, but definitely not my favourite one!


For more information on Memeboxes, please see their website:
http://us.memebox.com/user/geniesfavproducts


If you have any questions, please leave a comment below!
Have a nice day!

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Memebox Discount Updates

Exclusively for the readers of geniesfavproducts...


From June 23rd to 30th, there will be an ADDITIONAL $3 OFF discount on any orders above $70 (shipping charges not included). The additional $3 off discount for promotional boxes can only applied when you purchase them with more than 1 non-promotional box.

This means...
If you purchase 2 promotion boxes and 1 non-promotion box that add up to $70 in your total amount, you will get $9 off in total! This additional $3 off discount can be applied in conjunction with the $3 off promo codes and 5 referral points (which will be valid until the end of June, so hurry up!)...therefore you will be able to save up to 20%!!

Reminder that the links to the June promotion products where you can get $3 off per item are here. (Valid until June 30th).


Please note that Memebox has made major changes in their Memebox policies:

1. Referral and Welcome Points Policy Change Notification
Starting from today, Welcome points will no longer be given to new customers.
Starting from 1st July, the $5 referral points that were given to customers will no longer be available.

2. Shipping Policy Change Notification
Starting from today, Memebox will charge $6.99 per box ordered for shipping, including any Memebox, Superbox, and Luckybox. This fee will be applied to each box in your order, unless otherwise stated in any particular limited offers.

Please also see my previous post on the Shipping Promo Codes on how to save money on shipping costs!


This post contains affiliate links.

Memebox June Shipping Promo Codes


The new Memebox shipping policy is now in effect:

From Monday 23 June, 2014, Memebox will be implementing shipping fees of $6.99 per box ordered, including any Memebox, Superbox, and Luckybox. This fee will be applied to each box in your order, unless otherwise stated in any particular limited offers.

On the bright side, Memebox is offering more Box Value Set options for those of you who would like to purchase more than one box at one session, so you'll have the benefit of paying standard shipping payment of $6.99 only ONCE, or to upgrade to expedited shipping at standard shipping price, all while enjoying 2 or more new boxes.

JUNE PROMO CODES:

SHIP4CHEAP2 - If you purchase more than one box, this will take $6.99 off your overall purchase


VIP SHIPPING PROMO CODES (valid until 5 July 2014):

OEJEG8 - Shipping Waive for 3 Boxes ~ if you purchase 3 boxes, you only pay $6.99 for shipping
0WBWIZ - Shipping Waive for 4 Boxes ~ if you purchase 4 boxes, you only pay $6.99 for shipping

Please check out my previous post for more Coupon Codes and discounts here.



Happy Memebox Shopping, and have a nice day!!!

Saturday, 21 June 2014

MEMEBOX - the best beauty box ever!


Memebox is a Korean online beauty store where specialists advise customers of the latest trends and the best beauty products to buy. Unlike other beauty boxes out there which are usually monthly subscription boxes, Memebox does not provide a monthly service, but instead, allows you to choose what you buy, and you can buy whenever you feel like it! The brands they include are not everyday brands that you see around, so it's good that I get to try new things all the time!! The boxes are also set at everyday prices, and the products inside are always worth more than what you paid for!!! They also ship to most countries around the world, including Hong Kong!


The types of boxes to choose from:

Memebox
The original Memebox comes packed with 4-8 full sized products and deluxe samples, carefully curated from Korea to give you the best experience and widest exposure to a range of products.
 

Superbox
Superbox was inspired by the Memebox lovers, looking for full-sized products catered to specific needs. Each Superbox series comes with its own theme, designed to target particular concerns.
(click the following photos/links to get $3 off, in addition to the coupon code and sign up points)




Luckybox
 Luckyboxes were created to bring back the most popular items selected from previously sold-out Memeboxes, all combined in one wonderful collection.

Memebox Mini
These boxes are $15 including shipping, and you will get your hands on 3-6 beauty products (deluxe & pouch samples) from Korea.

Nakedbox
All the products inside the Nakedbox are completely revealed, and they ship within 2-3 days after purchase.
 


All the products contained in the Memeboxes, Superboxes, and Luckyboxes, are sourced directly from Korea, including only the best-loved items thoughtfully curated by their cosmetic aficionados at Memebox.


Don't know which box to buy?
- If you are new to Memebox, the Luckybox would be perfect for you! I purchased the Luckybox #5 as my first box, and I have been addicted to Memebox ever since!!
- If you like trying new products as much as I do, the Memebox Globals are awesome, as they contain many deluxe samples (as well as a few full sized products), and you can try the products before deciding on whether to purchase the full size product! They also have a larger variety of products inside!
- Superboxes are all themed, so if you have a particular concern, these are for you! For me, I really liked the Pore Care Superboxes!
- If you don't like buying a box without knowing what's inside, you can go for the Nakedboxes - all the components are exposed!
- If you like trying out new products, but have a tight budget, then the Memebox Minis are for you!

There are many sales going on at the moment!!!

June's Promo Codes:
Free shipping on orders above $50 at the Memeshop (until Sunday 22 June, 2014): FREESHIP50
$5 off on orders over 3 Memeboxes: MEMEBUNDLE3
Create an account and earn your $10 reward points, which can be used as $10 on your first purchase!

There are Box Value Sets now too which come with a free upgrade to express shipping when you just pay for normal shipping!! :D
PLUS weekly sales at the items at the Memeshop (this week, it's the products from HOPE GIRL - they have such cute packaging!!)

What are you waiting for? Order yours now and get up to $28 off your first purchase (google for coupon codes and blog referrals)!!!



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Wednesday, 11 June 2014

MEMEBOX SUPERBOX #20 UNBOXING

My All-In-One Superbox arrived in the mail yesterday, and I'm actually pretty impressed!!! This is now one of my favourite boxes from Memebox!!!


Thank you for watching, and have a nice day!!

Tuesday, 10 June 2014

LIEBSTER AWARD!!!

I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Veritazy from http://veritazy.wordpress.com/


I googled about the Liebster Award, and learnt that the Liebster Award is passed around the blogging community to those who have fewer than 200 followers!

You can read more about the awards here.

Here are the rules:
If you have been nominated for The Liebster Award, and you choose to accept it, write a blog post about the Liebster Award in which you:
1. Thank the person who nominated you, and post a link to their blog on your blog.
2. Display the award on your board - by including it in your post and/or displaying it using a "widget" or a "gadget". (Note that the best way to do this is to save the image to your own computer and then upload it to your blog post).
3. Answer 11 questions about yourself, which will be provided to you by the person who nominated you.
4. Provide 11 random facts about yourself.
5. Nominate 5-11 blogs that you feel deserve the award, who have less than 200 followers.
6. Create a new list of questions for the blogger to answer.
7. List these rules in your post. Once you have written and published it, you then have to:
8. Inform the people/blogs that you nominated that they have been nominated for the Liebster Award and provide a link for them to your post so that they can learn about it (they might not have ever heard of it!)

Note: You cannot nominate the person who nominated you!!


Here are the questions by Veritazy:

1. Why did you start a beauty blog?
I love reading product reviews, so I wanted to share with others too of the products that I've used...and I love trying out new products, so there would be lots to write about!!

2. What was your first makeup product/brand?
The lipgloss from Red Earth - thinking about it, it was probably the worst thing I had ever used, as it made my lips peel like mad!!!

3. If you are forced to live with one lipstick color, which would it be?
Coral Pink!!!

4. Name 3 holy grail products from your inventory!
Skinmiso Pore Beauty Nose Pack
Doctorcos Amino Acid Hybrid Sheet Free Mask Advanced
Clarins Double Serum

5. Who is your biggest beauty inspiration?
Myself!!! Every woman wants to look pretty, right?

6. What is your favourite fragrance?
I seldom use perfume, but I would prefer juicy and sweet fragrances!!

7. How much do you spend on beauty products each month?
I have gotten way over budget with all the Memebox orders recently, so around USD200-250 I guess.

8. Favourite subscription box (if you have one)?
Memebox is the only one I've tried, but I'm really happy with them, and I don't seem to be missing out much from other boxes anyway!!!

9. Lipstick, lip gloss or lip tint?
Lipgloss!!!

10. Best beauty boosting food?
H2O, what else is better than drinking water?

11. What inspires you the most?
Again, myself? Seeing the problems with my skin (the enlarged pores, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation), I'd want to try all necessary ways to get rid of them!!!

11 Random Facts About Me:

1. I'm a New Zealand born Chinese, but I have a mixed English accent -.-
2. My first airplane flight was when I was 1 year old.
3. I got married when I was 24 years old.
4. I'm a mother of a 2-year-old, but I'm also pregnant with my second child.
5. I grew taller after giving birth to my first child!
6. I love using Korean skincare products, and am in love with Memeboxes!!
7. I love eating sweet food, but I prefer eating salted popcorn.
8. Kinder Buenos are awesome, and so are Toblerones!!!
9. My favourite cartoon character is My Melody, only because it's a rabbit!
10. I love my Samsung Note 3, especially with its stylus and huge screen!
11. I used to hate the colour pink, but now I love it, especially HOT PINK!!!


Here are MY questions:

1. What is your favourite moisturiser?
2. What are your three must-have/holy grail products?
3. What products do you use for your daily skincare routine?
4. Why did you start a beauty blog?
5. How did your blog get its name?
6. What are your favourite makeup brands?
7. What is your favourite skincare gadget?
8. What is your favourite drink?
9. Name 5 products in your beauty product wish list.
10. What is your favourite music group?
11. What are your three favourite beauty products that you carry around in your handbag everyday?


I am now nominating the following bloggers:
Unboxing Beauty
Obviobsessions
Makeupmeandyoyo
Blinkiesblurbs
Ljblog
Eatshopsleeprepeat

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

MEMEBOX SUPERBOX #11 UNBOXING

I received my second box from MEMEBOX yesterday...
MEMEBOX SUPERBOX #11: Before Special Day!!!
This time, I paid for normal shipping, and it took 1 week to arrive to my doorstep!!


I will be posting a more detailed post on the items in this box once I start using these products!!

But for now, thank you for watching, and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment below! Have a nice day!!

Sunday, 18 May 2014

MEMEBOX LUCKYBOX #5 UNBOXING

I'm super excited today, because I just received my FIRST MEMEBOX ~ LUCKYBOX #5!!! I am one of the first people who received it, because being based in Hong Kong, it only took ONE DAY for the Memebox to arrive via Express Shipping!!!


I will be posting a more detailed post on the items in this box once I start using these products!!

But for now, thank you for watching, and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment below! Have a nice day!!