My Beauty Empties (#04 Feb 2015)

Hi everyone,

I'm posting my beauty empties of February 2015 early... and today is the eve of chinese new year which I guess most of the chinese will be having their reunion dinner.. I'm not in tune of having any dinner, not everybody has a loving family I guess.. 

Anyway the best is still for me to start my empties now...

1. Thann Rice Extract Body Milk( 30ml Sample)  contains 8 % of the highest quality rice bran oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E s and the unique y-Oryzanol, y-Oryzanol applied on the epidermis can prevent the UV rays from entering the underlying tissue. It silken your skin while it moisturizes and absorbed instantly. This naturally nourishing non-greasy formula is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). Paraben Free with no artificial color or fragrance. Nice lemongrass scent and not to mention they adsorb quickly and don't feel greasy too.

- I like it but there are still many more body mositurizer I prefer better.

2.  Starbucks Coffee Chai Full-leaf Black Tea (15sachets) I love tea and coffee as well but for Chai tea I prefer strong scented and this is one of my favourites. The ingredients are Black tea, Ginger Root, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Star Anise, Cloves. Bought together by he master Blenders at Tazo Tea.

- Yes already repurchase a few times since.

3. Loreal Paris: Excellence Fashion Sparkling Visable Color with Hi-Shine Complex in P66 Intense Spicy Red (Hair dye ) is a great diy Hair dye among so many I had try before. The premium color performance with the powerful Hi-Shine complex infused in Excellence Fashion. Color is vibrant and long-lasting, and hair shines spectacularly. Hi-Intensity Pigments gives long-lasting, rich and intense color, while its triple-Care Formula protects, strengthens & nourishes hair while coloring.

- Yes will repurchase and already have another box on standby, if I'm dyeing my hair myself, except in different colour as I'm always liking different hair colour depending on my mood.

4.  Methode SWISS: Thermal Oxygen Soothing Cleansing Water (400 ml/ 13.6 fl oz.) is okay I guess and I already done a full review before.. if you are interested in my review you could check out my link here.

- Nope I prefer others.

5.  Eucerin pH5 Shower Oil  (400 ml/ 13.6 fl oz) Love it! Done a full review previously and you could check it out here.

- Yes already bought a new bottle.

6. Loreal Paris Everstrong Sulfate-Free Hair & Scalp System: Thickening Tonic( 5.1 fl oz. / 150ml)  For hair that needs extra strength and volume, discover hair care that’s so gentle, yet so strong. The EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System™ contains L’Oréal’s patented Amino Acid Complex, which helps weak, thinning hair to look thicker while caring for the scalp. EverStrong Thickening Tonic helps the scalp feel energized and deeply penetrates the hair fiber to help promote stronger hair that looks thicker and denser.  Sulfate-Free No Silicones Natural Botanicals 100% Vegan.

- Nope..don't think it works for my hair .

7. Chanel: Le Blanc De Chanel Base Lumiere Multi-use Illuminating Base(Sample)  Love how it looks with my Chanel's foundation but doesn't keep my face matte from my t-zone.. It is a love hate thingy with this... I believe it will work well on drier skin... Love the finish a lot but just don't last on my skin type.

- Not sure and still undecided.

8. Essence: All About Matt! Oil Control Make-Up Base(20 ml/ 0.67 fl oz) A great drugstore matte base. Have done a full review on this too, if you want to check out my post do click here.

- Yes I already repurchase.

9. Coastal Scents Big Stippling Brush (comes in a set) I like how it works BUT! It just not worth even if it is cheap because this brush shreds like no tommorrow...there are better quality brushes out there.

- A definite NO!

10. Real Techniques Expert Face Brush The Expert Face Brush is ultra firm and broad for application and blending of cream or liquid foundation: Ultra plush taklon bristles, Look pixel perfect even in harsh light. I love how it works and it is soft and blends well... but with all that hype I'm not sure whether I got a bad one of the batch, it shreds easily too.... I have other brushes from them which doesn't  do that.. maybe I just a bad one??!!

- Not sure whether to repurchase yet a not.

Link to: My Beauty Empties (#03 Jan 2015 Part 2) 

I'm still trying to finish as many products as I could this few months even samples, just don't like wasting products unless I really hate it that much to throw them away I'll try to use up most of them. This month not much is used up, will be trying harder.

Hope you will find my mini reviews helpful and enjoy them too!!

XOXO Diana

Happy Chinese New Year!! I will be back next Wednesday after the holiday here!

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My Beauty Empties (#03 Jan 2015 Part 2)

Hi everyone,

This is the end of January 2015 and here is my part 2 of my beauty empties and as I have quite a lot of stuff that I had used up. Lets get into it straight away....!!!

1. ICM PHARMA Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Disinfectant( 500ml)  is just something I use to spot clean my brushes and I always transfer them into a spray bottle and add quite a number drops of tea tree oil to mix together.

- Yes I will repurchase always.

2.  Michael Todd True Organics: Intense Organic Cream Eye Treatment (15ml/ .5 fl oz) My second tube from a set.with Haloxyl®and Eyeliss® is a cutting edge 90% organic advancedtreatment for each aspect of eye aging. Haloxyl and Eyeliss are proprietary formulas developed in Europe to reduce bags and dark circles beneath the eyes. Together they work with the other eye worthy ingredients in INTENSIVE to fight all the signs of premature eye aging, Also supports elastin and collagen production to help the skin in the eye area "bounce back" instead of sagging and wrinkling. Skin in any state will benefit from this nourishing treatment but it is especially suited to dry, sensitive and wrinkled skintypes. Comes with gentle massage tip applicator to break up puffiness.

- Nope! This is oily even for my dry under eyes and just doesn't adsorbs that fast. I just do not like my under eyes feeling greasy.

3. John Frieda: Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum (5 ml ) is a great anti - frizz hair serum, instantly eliminates frizz and repels humidity for glossy, silky-smooth styles. With thermal protectant.

- Nope. I'm not a person that uses tons of products on my hair, I'm a simple girl when it comes to my hair. Just a shampoo, conditioner and hair mask. But I'll consider purchasing this if I find I need it one day because it does not weigh my hair down.

4.  Bath and Body Works Anti - Bacterial Gentle Foaming Hand Soap in Fresh Balsam(limited edition 259 ml/ 8.75 fl oz.) Love their foaming hand soap always! Crisp balsam fir blends with fresh eucalyptus, sweet pine, and subtle notes of bright apple and cedarwood.

- Always change/buy different scent (already repurchase in different scent), but I'll always repurchase this particular scent because this is one of my all time favourite.

5.  Bath and Body Works PocketBac Sanitizing Hand Gel in A Walk In The Woods (limited edition 29 ml/ 1 fl oz) Love their foaming hand soap always! Golden leaves, red rosewood and cool bergamot! Another musky woody scent that I love.

- Always change/buy different scent (already repurchase in different scent and have another 1 backup for this particular scent)

6. Bath and Body works Candle in Vanilla Chai ( Limited Edition14.5 oz. / 411 g - Large 3 wick candle)  Savor the fragrance of freshly ground cinnamon, chai spices, sweet foamy local cream and whole vanilla beans. Love this scent, if I see this the next time I'll get it again.

- Will always buy candles from them, love that they have a great selection of scents and those seasonal selection.

7. Bath and Body works Candle in Fresh Bamboo (14.5 oz. / 411 g - Large 3 wick candle)  Take a much-needed timeout and recharge with this invigorating fusion of sweet bamboo, lush jasmine and wild grasses grounded with warm oak. Quite a heavy fresh scent that fills my whole room almost immediately. Love it!

- Will always buy candles from them, love that they have a great selection of scents and those seasonal selection. Definite repurchase for this particular scent.

8. Giovanni Eco Chic Hair Care : 2 chic Tangerine & Papaya Butter Ultra-Volume Conditioner(250 ml/ 8.5 fl oz) A zesty and refreshing scent that I love for a pick me up and is suitable for my fine, limp hair which will:

1. Builds body without adding weight
2. Plumps & thickens every strand
3. Softens & detangles
4. Prevents dulling build-up
5. Makes hair shiny & bouncy

- Yes I will repurchase it once in a while as I have others I always use.

9. Holland & Barrett: Biotin 1000mg each (100 tablets) Pure Biotin for my weak hair that drops/falls off so much always. Saw a huge difference once I stop taking, simply put it that it works!

- Already repurchase and always will!

10. Enzyplex: Digestive Enzymes with Vitamin B complex plus Anti-Flatulent  (30 tablets) Relieves Stomach and Abdominal Discomfort:

·         Excessive Gas.

·         Bloating.

·         Food Intolerance.

·         Feeling Of Fullness Due To Overeating.

·         Belching.

·         Flatulence.

·         Nervous Indigestion.

ENZYPLEX is a special nutritional and digestive aid designed to ensure sound nutrition through efficient digestion and improved metabolism. It provides sufficient amount of essential digestive enzymes and the fundamental metabolic vitamins, as well as an anti-flatulent agent for the effective relief of abdominal discomforts due to accumulated gas. 

ENZYPLEX increases the level of digestive enzymes in the stomach and gut to help digest food more efficiently. ENZYPLEX protects the organs and prevent troublesome conditions such as food intolerance, bloated feeling, excessive gas, feeling of fullness due to overeating, belching, flatulence, nervous indigestion and other symptoms of upset stomach associated with over indulgence in food and drinks. 

That’s where ENZYPLEX comes in, as the stomach needs a little extra help. 

For more efficient digestive process after every meal.

ENZYPLEX contains Digestive Enzymes, vitamins and all important elements required for optimum digestive process:

·         Amylase – to break down carbohydrate into glucose.

·         Lipase – to break down the fat into glycerol.

·         Protease – to break down proteins into amino acids.

·         Dimethylpolysiloxane – to drive the gas away from the stomach, thus relieving gassiness.

·         Desoxycholic Acid – to break down the fat before being digested by lipase.

·         Vitamin B Complex – to help in enhancing digestive process and metabolism.

ENZYPLEX is particularly useful for digestive disorders manifested by excessive gas, bloating, food intolerance, feeling of fullness due to overeating, belching, flatulence and nervous indigestion. It is highly recommended for the restoration of digestive efficiency either as a replacement or supplemental therapy:

1.       in digestive deficiency states due to gastrointestinal postoperative cases or gastrointestinal pathologies, declining digestive efficiency in the elderly, and degenerative diseases associated with aberrations of metabolism.

2.       in cases where there is increased need for digestive enzymes due to overeating, food intolerance, nervous indigestion or other functional disturbances of digestion.

- Already repurchase.

11.  Kate Somerville Age Arrest Anti-Wrinkle Cream (Sample) Age Arrest’s advanced formula, based on telomere research, is proven to effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin firmness and elasticity, improve the appearance of skin discoloration, and significantly hydrate. Revolutionary Telo-5™ Technology is designed to combat the comprehensive signs of aging and deliver a younger-looking complexion.

• Based on the Nobel Prize* winning medical research on telomeres, Telo-5™ Technology is designed to combat the comprehensive signs of aging and deliver a younger-looking complexion
• Age-defying Peptide, with anti-glycation properties, helps to reduce the degradation of collagen and improve the appearance of firmness
• New bio-ferment Extract of Laminaria Kelp works synergistically with skin’s natural Hyaluronic Acid to help diminish the appearance of wrinkles
• A proprietary blend of Sea Whip Extract and Algae Plasma provides immediate and lasting soothing of sensitive skin

- Nope just too rich for my skin!

10. VDL Beauty moisturizer with Prune(samples)   Fortified with prune water, strengthens the moisture barrier of the skin, capturing moisture and keeping it close to the face. The texture feels like gel and it adsorbs into my skin pretty fast.

- Will consider repurchasing after finishing the rest of my moisturizer and will use this just in the morning.

11. Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Perfecting Gel(sample) A perfect combination of essence, moisturizer and sleeping mask. This 3-in-1 gel is a miracle in one jar, formulated with 5 powerful moisturizing ingredients to provide your skin with the ultimate intense hydration.

• Arbutin 
  Helps to lighten skin tone and dark spots revealing healthy fair skin.
• Vitamin C 
  Reawakens the appearance of dull skin caused by UV rays and enhances the natural radiant glow.
• Nano Hyaluronic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid 
  provides intense and long lasting hydration
• Free of fragrance, mineral oil, alcohol & colorant.

-Will consider purchasing, a simple yet effective product from the 'drugstore'.

12. Yves Rocher White Bontical Essence (samples)  The extraordinary brightening power of Licorice and the powerful anti-aging effectiveness of White Lupin are concentred in a product line with visible effectiveness. The Exceptional Youth Essence restores youthfulness and radiance in a single step.

- I like the light texture of serums or essences, most of them adsorbs very fast into the skin. And in Singapore's humid and hot weather most people love light weight products and in Asia most people love whitening products so with all that said I might consider getting this if I hadn't had so many things to finish.

13. Yves Rocher Serum Vegetal Wrinkles & Firmness Ultra Plumping Serum  (samples) A concentrated in a serum. With its concentrated formula, the Wrinkles & Firmness Ultra Plumping Serum, anti-aging skin care, instantly tightens features and immediately smoothes wrinkles and fine lines.

- Don't notice any difference but it is nice and adsorb fairly well, won't be repurchasing as I prefer others. 

14. Michael Todd True Organics Damascus Rose Enriched Anti-Wrinkle Cream (Sample) Created to breathe new life into dry and mature skin,Damascus Rose contains 10 different "peptides," including next generation tri-peptides to ratchet up collagen production in aging, collagen-deficient skin. Also rich inessential oils of Avocado, Jojoba, Palm, Rose Hips, Wheat Germ, Carrot Seed and Neem synergistically combined withantioxidants A, B5, C, E and Co-Enzyme Q-10 to fortify against environmental stressors while restoring the skin's optimal moisture balance. 

A huge favorite for its its ability to help dry and mature skin types. Leaves skin feeling moist, smooth and younger looking. 

- It is a rich night cream which is surprisingly quite nice and adsorbs fairly well into my skin, will consider purchasing maybe in my later years of age but just not now as I still prefer my night dry oils.

15. My Beauty Diary Sheet Masks 

Collagen Firming Mask - Firming, Rejuvenating, Renewing and Brightening

Royal Jelly Mask - Refining, Revitalizing, Moisturizing and Brightening

Love all My Beauty Diary Sheet Masks! One of the very popular sheet masks here in Singapore. They definitely cure my dry areas on my face every time.

- Yes will repurchase and still have backups for my skin emergency.

Link to: My Beauty Empties (#03 Jan 2015 Part 1) 

I have been trying to finish as many products as I could this few months even samples, just don't like wasting products unless I really hate it that much to throw them away I'll try to use up most of them.

Hope you will find my mini reviews helpful and enjoy them too!!

XOXO Diana