Review: Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm

Disclaimer: The following products were sent to me as a bzzagent for feedback and review purpose.

... continuing from my last post, this post will be about the Baby Lips Lip Balm. (MSRP 3.99)

There are six varities available, and I was sent five: Peppermint, Quenched, Peach Kiss, Cherry me, and Pink Punch (not pictured above, I gave it to my Aunt) and Grape Vine (which I do not have)

L-R: Peppermint, Quenched, Peach kiss (tinted), Cherry Me (tinted)

According to Maybelline, these lip balms will visibly renew lips, provide 8 hours of hydration, and contains SPF 20.  

At first I thought that they would be strongly flavored as their name suggest it, but suprising enough there is little to no flavoring. Cherry Me had the strongest flavor and scent, Peppermint has no scent but has a slight minty flavor, while personally I think both Peach Kiss and Quenched has no scent or flavor. These do not last 8 hours for me, but they do last longer than my other lip balms.

Pros:

-> Contains SPF 20

-> Average wear last longer than most lip balms

-> The scent and flavor is subtle.

-> Packaging is colorful, playful, and cute.

-> sheer color

Cons:

-> Packaging does look cute but not in public. too cute and young

*Update* Even though the brand test on animals, I have kept using this product. This is overall a good product,and the tinted ones are a huge plus.

Note: This brand test on animals

Review: Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes

Disclaimer: The following products were sent to me as a bzzagent for feedback and review purpose.

The most recent campaign I was included in as a Bzzagent was the Maybelline Baby Lips and Lots of Lashes, In my kit I was sent 5 Great lash mascara, and 5 of the babylips lip balm. This review will focus on the Great Lash Mascara and the babylips will be reviewed after.

I know the original great lash is a top favorite, I tried but it wasn't for me. but since I received this in my kit and saw the new wand design, I had to give it a try again.

Formula wise, I think that it is the same as the original one. It seperates, and lengthens, looks nice and natural. But it takes a while to dry, smudges easily, and any water near results in horrible racoon eyes. The only thing I liked about this new one is the new wand design, it was easier to apply and reach the sides of my lashes, and was perfect for coating individual lower lashes.

What I like:

-> Lengthens

-> Seperate lashes/ no thick clumps

-> Looks Natural

-> wand is small enough to reach all of my lashes

-> easy to coat lower lashes

What I don't like :

-> It takes a while to dry

-> Smudges

-> Not water proof

As much as I love the way my lashes look using this, I need a waterproof formula since I use eyedrops frequently throughout the day. Hopefully Maybelline comes out with a

 waterproof formula with this wand in the future.

Late Halloween Post

Halloween is over but here are some photos of my not so little boy dressed up as a  bee. With his attitude he is more suited to be called a killer bee.

Mochi The Killer Bee

I felt like he was very embarassed with the costume, he wouldn't look at me and kept turning his back from the camera.

This was his expression the whole time...  (━┳━＿＿━┳━)

After I kept insisting on taking a nice picture of him, he finally gave up. (●´∀｀●)

Shopping day

There is no "too early" to wakeup when it comes to shopping. My Aunt and Uncle are visiting from the Philippines and since they came here to shop... we spent the day wandering around the Outlet mall, spent almost 8 hours out! Love having my Uncle and Aunt as a shopping buddy, first time I saw the car trunk full. I think my Uncle shopped the most? I was a little sad about my lipstick purchases (I have too many nudes =.=) and forgetting to buy candied/caramel apples... but happy with the tops I purchased, the pretty bags, new baking equipments, and of course the Green tea frappe! love love <3 

Another visitor will be visiting us this coming Wednesday, my momma's childhood friend, she is apparently a very amusing lady... so we shall see. 

Next post... Universal Studio-Harry Potter trip, and hopefully some Orlando mall hauls. 

Review: Kuan Yuan Lian Cleanser Powder

Kuan Yuan Lian Cleansing Powder

(Green/Mung Beans Cleanser and Jobs Tear Whitening Cleanser)

Job's Tear whitening Cleanser/ Beadlike Grain powder

Depending on which site you visit, this type is listed under the name of Job's tear whitening (bobodave.com) or Beadlike Grain Powder (sasa.com)

contains a tiny spoon inside

manufacture date and expiration date clearly visible.

Everything is written in chinese, but since I never paid attention in chinese class I just don't understand anything... at all. *such a failure*

SASA didn't have a lot of information so I had to do research! and research says....

Product Description taken from Bobodave:

-It contains Green Bean, Job's Tear, Pearl, etc.

-This powder cleanser is mild.

-It can dissolve the dead skin cells and cleanse the dirt in the pore, control the oil of the skin.

-Job's Tear and Pearl are famous for whitening. They can brighten the skin naturally.

-After usage, skin will become whiter and brighter.

-It is suitable for oily and pimple skin

Green/Mung Beans cleanser 300ml Refill pack

transferred in a empty container

Manufactured date and expiration date

At the time I bought this from sasa the one with the container was unavailable, so I bought a refill pack instead. 

Product Description taken from SASA: 

Kuan Yuan Lian Green Beans Cleanser is created with natural green beans, which are rich in Vitamin A, B and C. After cleansing, skin feels fresh without sensation of greasiness or tightness. The nutrients in green beans could therefore permeate into skin. Skin looks nourished, youthful and healthy.

I bought both from SASA earlier this year, and ever since this has been one of my favorite multi use cleanser. 

As a cleanser: 

Add drops of water into a proper amount of Green Beans Cleanse. Mix well until it turns to dense clay. Massage over skin for 1 minute so that it emulsifies. Then rinse off with lukewarm water. Afterwards, pat skin with cold 

water to tighten pores.

As a Mask: 

Follow the above method to cleanse face. Then blend the clay over face. Leave on for 5-10 minutes.

A teaspoon amount

Depending on the amount of water, it can be runny or mudlike.

I personaly prefer mudlike since I feel it is easier to spread around. Between the  2 types I don't really see any difference. They both smell like fresh green beans, very earthy.

Pros:

-> Smells very fresh and earthy

-> Works amazing at drying/healing pimples

-> Less breakout

-> Evens out skintone

-> Multi use

-> Skin looks healthy and bright right after

-> exfoliates skin

-> Affordability

Cons:

-> Can be drying for those with dry skin (I use this 2-4x a week)

-> Can cause skin sensitivity, redness (scrub gently)

-> Can be messy, and can spill if not careful

-> Availability (Not Local, but is available on SASA and BONJOURHK for those in Asia)

This is, like I mentioned earlier one of my favorite cleansers, I usually use this right after I remove my makeup (on too much makeup days) or as a mask on days when my skin is problematic.

Buy it here:

SASA

BOBODAVE

BONJOURHK

COSME-DE