Thursday, August 19, 2010

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream



I bought this during my Origins haul more than a month ago. I have been using this since then. The color of the cream is a very light orange. It looks like thousand island dressing hahahaha. The key ingredients are caffeine from coffee beans, Panax Ginseng and magnolia extract. I have researched a bit about the properties of the main ingredients.



Caffeine – Might not be good when over consume as it caused hydration, but if it is applied on delicate area like the eye area, it is known to tighten fine lines and smooth puffy surfaces. Some might already know that it is also use to combat cellulite

Panax Ginseng – Is also known as Asian, Korean or Chinese ginseng. The word Panax is a Greek word that means all-healing. Ginseng is known in general to help combat fatigue and for overall wellbeing.

Magnolia Extract – It is known to release stress, anxiety and depression. So it helps keep your eye area stress free :)

The eye cream does help in moisturizing my eye area and also preventing my dark eye circle from getting worst but I do not think it lightens my dark circle that much. Maybe because it’s only been 1 month of usage.

The instruction says that you can use under or over makeup. I feel that it does help brighten up my eyes if used over makeup. But if I apply the eye cream first, then only my concealer, the brightening effect will not be that apparent. The cream contains small shiny particles and I think these particles are the main ingredient for the illuminating effect. I personally feel that this product delivers better as a beauty fix more than an eye cream. Maybe that is also why the instruction says it should be used in the day.

Verdict: I have a mix feeling about this product. This is a nice to have eye cream for beauty fix but I am not so sure if it delivers the best result as an eye cream. I think the best way to complement this product is to have a night eye cream (firming or anti aging) and this GinZing eye cream for day use.

Price: Pricey- RM 135 (15ml)

Where: Gardens MidValley, Parkson Pavillion, Metrojaya Mid Valley, Parkson 1 Utama, Isetan KLCC, Queensbay Mall, Parkson Gurney Plaza, Johor Tebrau City

Thursday, August 12, 2010

My Revlon Haul

I ran out of powder foundation as I have finished my benefit Hello Flawless foundation. Read my review HERE. Really liked it but I am kinda broke these days so I was out looking for a more economical option :)


I tested the new Revlon Photogenic foundation but I feel that it is too shimmery for day wear and I did not pick the Beyond Natural powder foundation because I wanted to try something else. So in the end, my pick was Revlon New Complexion one step make up and because it is a liquid with powder finish foundation, the sales advisor said that I need to top up with loose powder, so I also bought the loose powder from the same range.



This is my first time using 2 in 1 liquid & powder foundation (something new mahh). I would normally settle for liquid foundation or powder foundation but never tried 2 in 1.

The foundation glides on very easily and gives a pretty good coverage. On the other hand, I think that it might not be too suitable for people who have oily skin. Maybe in general oily skin should stick with powder foundation as it gives a sheer finish.

I feel that I cannot skip the loose powder if I am using this liquid with powder finish foundation or else I will look pretty “shinny” after my moisturizer and sunblock. But I have also tried using this loose powder alone after my skin care and sun block. It works as well but of course coverage is minimal. I am using 03 sand beige for the New Complexion one step make up and translucent 01 for the loose powder.

Verdict: The foundation comes with SPF 15 and glides on smoothly. Both also come with a sponge. The packaging is not very appealing. Nothing much to shout about, for me this is just normal, value for money.

Price: Mid-Range
New Complexion one step compact make up – RM 52 (9.9g)
New Complexion loose face powder – RM 50 (30g)

Where: Watson & Guardian pharmacies nation wide