Saturday, 30 August 2014

REVIEW: RE:CIPE SPRAY ESSENCE WATER

Re:cipe Spray Essence Water was featured in many previous Memeboxes, but I purchased mine from the Memehsop for USD11 (it is now selling for USD18, but they have sales every now and then). I saw many good reviews on this product, so I decided to give it a try. The Spray Essence Water is enriched with celtic water and whistler glacial mineral water; the main ingredients with nourishing vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids used to enhance the skin. This essence will hydrate and nourish your skin instantly after application!


How to use:
Shake the bottle so that the essence dissolves into the water. Spray on all over the face after cleansing the skin.

My First Face Mist...
I seldom put on makeup, but I had to put it on as I was going to attend a family friend's wedding that day. On the way there, I realised that my face (especially my nose) looked rather dry and cakey, so after doing a quick research on my phone, I went into a Clarins Shop and bought a face mist (they also gave me a travel-sized one too!), and when I sprayed it onto my face, it instantly fixed the problem! It was a really awesome spray, but when I went to repurchase it a few months later, I realised that they had already discontinued the product! So since then, I have been searching for other face mists that work just as well...

Personal Experience:
I was quite surprised to see a something which resembled oil inside the bottle, of which I think is the essence, and that's why you need to give the bottle a shake before spraying it onto your face. It has a lemon citrus scent which I don't particularly like, and the water particles are not too fine, but the mist is super moisturising! Due to the humid summer we have in Hong Kong, I only use this mist at night, just before I go to bed. We turn on our air-conditioner every night, so my face gets pretty dry at night, but this mist helps to keep my face completely moisturised throughout the entire night! I've also tried using this mist on my body - my skin felt quite dry when I was pregnant, but I didn't have any body lotion then, so I sprayed this mist onto my arms and legs, and they felt completely moisturised too! I've tried other body mists, but none felt so moisturising! I absolutely love this mist, and I purchased three more for backup! I've also heard people use this mist before applying their foundation, and their makeup adheres to their skin better!

I love spray mists as they are so convenient to use, but finding the perfect the spray mist can be quite a problem! I have combination skin with little to no pimples, and my skin can be so dry that it flakes during the winter! I usually use spray mists for a quick fix to my skin, especially on days that I'm feeling a little lazy for all the extra products!

Rating: 9/10
(it is worth 10/10, but I haven't seen them selling anywhere except the Memeshop, so they are pretty hard to get hold of, and Memeshop has jacked up their prices by quite a lot!)


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Thursday, 28 August 2014

FOODHAPPY BODYHAPPY2 BOX UNBOXING (with coupon code)

Since being in my month confinement, I've been unable to go out to buy any snacks, and FoodHappy has been the best solution for my snack cravings! 



These are the items I received in my TasteWest Box (I switched three items inside this box). They look delicious! :D


These are the boxes I have ordered in the past:
(personal rating: 7/10)

(personal rating: 8/10)

(personal rating: 8/10)
(personal rating: 8/10)
(personal rating: 8/10)

(personal rating: 9/10)
(personal rating: 8/10)


FoodHappy has a HappyRewards programme where you can earn points to redeem for different things.

You can earn points by:
- Taste Rating: you will receive 1 HappyRewards credit for every item you rate
- When people use your discount code to buy a subscription, you will receive 10 HappyRewards credit
- When people buy 4 or more subscription boxes, you will receive an additional 5 Happy Rewards credit

Redeeming HappyRewards Credit:
Extra FoodHappy Box - 40 credits
Luxury Chocolate Selection - 70 credits
FoodHappy T-shirt - 80 credits
#300 Lane Crawford Voucher - 130 credits
Afternoon Tea for Two at Peninsula - 260 credits

I have finished my subscription with FoodHappy, and I am just using up the "Free FoodHappy Box" coupons that I have earned from redeeming HappyRewards credit.


Finally, it's time for revealing the discount coupon...

Use this coupon to get HK$10 off Three FoodHappy Boxes ($30 off in total): MZ3QB


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

FOODHAPPY TASTEWEST2 BOX UNBOXING (with coupon code)

I just realised that I forgot to do an unboxing post of the FoodHappy TasteWest Box that I had received last week! I changed the settings to have my boxes delivered fortnightly, so I forgot that I was going to receive a box last week, so I didn't get to change the items inside. It felt like quite an empty box, but I was pretty happy about most the items inside!


Personal Rating: 8/10


The boxes I've tried so far:
(personal rating: 7/10)

(personal rating: 8/10)

(personal rating: 8/10)

ChocHappy Box
(personal rating: 8/10)

Premier Box
(personal rating: 8/10)

(personal rating: 9/10)


Every time I try a new item in the box, I am able to rate them, so it helps them decide what to send me next in my future boxes!!
I have finished my subscription with FoodHappy, and I am just using up the "Free FoodHappy Box" coupons that I have earned from redeeming HappyRewards credit.


Finally, it's time for revealing the discount coupon...

Use this coupon to get HK$10 off Three FoodHappy Boxes ($30 off in total): MZ3QB


For more information about FoodHappy, please visit their website:


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

Wednesday, 27 August 2014

REVIEW: EVAS VITAMIN SUN CREAM SPF38 PA++

Evas Vitamin Sun Cream SPF38 PA++ was featured in Memebox Special #12 Vitamin Care. This is a smart vitamin-rich sun cream which guarantees UV protection, wrinkle care and skin brightening effects all in one! This gentle sun care product spreads smoothly onto the skin and absorbs quickly without being sticky at all.


Personal Experience:
I never used to use a sunscreen until I realised that I had slight hyperpigmentation on my cheekbones, and since then, I've always used a sunscreen! I'm quite picky about my sunscreens, because one thing that puts me off using them, is the sticky feeling that they usually leave! I also dislike thick textured sunscreens, as well as ones that take forever to absorb into the skin! I have mentioned in one of my previous posts that I'm using a milky-watery sunscreen (most Japanese sunscreens are like this too) that I quite like, but it's quite hard to buy, and I refuse to buy anything made in Japan nowadays!

I never buy sunscreens in the form of creams anymore, as I dislike how they take forever to absorb, and they normally leave a sticky feeling on my skin. This Vitamin Sun Cream, however, does not have this kind of problem!


There is a slight (nice) scent to the Sun Cream, but it's not overwhelming. The texture is quite thick, but it's very easy to blend, and it absorbs really quickly! It doesn't leave any sticky feeling on my face afterwards, in fact, it leaves my face feeling silky soft! It's also very moisturising, and my face does not feel oily at the end of the day. I have also realised that my face looks brighter, but I have not noticed it to help with wrinkles (I think that's because I don't have any lines except for the fine lines under my eyes, but I try not to apply this around my eyes). I forgot to mention that you don't need to use a lot each time too! This has been a perfect addition to my skincare routine for the past month as I have been indoors for my month confinement, but it probably won't be enough protection for when I'm going out!

Rating: 9/10


Genie's Beauty Tip:
You still need to wear a SPF product when you're indoors, but a SPF38 product will do (you can save the SPF50 products for when you're outdoors) - unless you close all your curtains at home, the UV rays can still go into your house, and just because it's winter, it doesn't mean the UV rays aren't as strong! Don't forget to apply sunscreen to your neck too - your neck needs just as much care as your face!!!


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Sunday, 24 August 2014

MEMEBOX SUPERBOX #35 FERMENTED COSMETICS 2 UNBOXING

Since using the IOPE Bio Essence Intensive Conditioning and the products from Whamisa, I've fallen in love with using fermented products!! I'm allergic to Penicillin, so I was a bit skeptical at first about using fermented products, but I guess my allergy is not really that severe, so I didn't have any problems using them. I did realise my skin to be brighter after prolonged use of the "IOPE Miracle Water", so when Memebox came out with this box, I purchased it instantly...

Memebox Superbox #35 Fermented Cosmetics 2


I just tried on the Face Sheet Mask - it smells quite nice, has a lot of essence, adheres onto my face very well, shape is okay (the nose has a slit in the middle which is weird, and it doesn't cover the sides of my nose), and it has a cooling effect! After 20 minutes, my face felt very soft and smooth!

All I can say about this box is that it's a great box, and I'm glad I bought it! Memebox needs to have more boxes as good as this!!! If they come out with a Fermented Cosmetics 3, I'd buy it too!!!


PROMO CODES FOR AUGUST:
  • 3MZU - $5 discount on any purchase, but can only be used once. Valid until the end of August.
  • MEMEBUNDLE3 - get $5 off on orders when you buy 3 or more Memeboxes
  • MEMEBUNDLE4 - get $8 off on orders when you buy 4 or more Memeboxes
  • FREESHIPPING - get free shipping on purchases over $70 at the Memeshop
  • VQ9L - August VIP 10% off on Orders Above $100
  • W1H2 - August VIP 15% off on Orders Above $150
  • GVBV - August VIP $7 Shipping Charge Waive (only applicable when you purchase separate boxes)
  • Use my links, and get additional discounts (they are automatic and can be used in conjunction with the aforementioned codes): $5 discount on orders above $100 and $10 discount on orders above $100


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