The Thing About Cosmetics & Online Shopping // Blincon's Classic Amazing Brown Lenses Review & another haul from Getglasses.co.nz

I was so excited to try these lenses out. The Blincon brand was quite popular while I was in Malaysia. They were sold in optometry shops around the city. 

These lenses belong to Blincon's Classic range.

 Product Details:

Diameter : 14.2

BC : 8.6 mm

Water content : 42 %

Validity : 3 months

Material : HEMA

It looks like a scorching sun. 

These are how these lenses look in natural low-light.

Here's a closer look.

Design : These lenses adds a brown tint to your eyes. There's no limbal ring but it does enlarge your eyes (refer to pictures). From afar, it does add a little sparkle to your eyes. The brown color of the lenses are only evident during close-ups.

Comfort : Easy to put in and remove.  You can definitely feel something slightly on your eye when you have them on. They got tad dried at the 4-5th hour to be honest. These are definitely much more comfortable than the GEO circle lenses.

So...

GEO < Blincon < Freshlook (Comfort-wise)

GEO > Blincon > Freshlook (Design focus)

Conclusion : They are bearable, slightly natural and interesting enough! I didn't like the design that much so I probably won't repurchase this.

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I did another order from GetGlasses.co.nz (27th Oct) and they arrived today (2nd Nov)!

They have free shipping with order over NZD $ 70. I was given expedited shipping! 

If you buy at least 6 boxes of contact lenses, you get NZD $ 15 off. Score! I'm not sure when the offer is valid 'til. So you are keen to get some contact lenses, buy them here!

P.S. I am neither affiliated nor sponsored by this site. I just thought it is a great site to get deals if you are in New Zealand!

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The Thing About Cosmetics // FreshLook's Illuminate Rich Brown - Daily (from Getglasses.co.nz)

I did a GetGlasses.co.nz haul a while back and ordered these. 

These are only available in Asia. They don't seem to stock it in NZ.

Details:

The site wrote that it is produced by a company named Ciba Vision. Alcon was written on the box instead. Apparently these two company merged together. Yes, your girl googled it. Thank me later.

BC : 8.6

DIA : 13.8

Water content : 68%

It has 10 lenses within the small box (5 wears).

These are daily disposable lenses.

FreshLook's Illuminate Rich Brown's design is a pixelated, starburst pattern.

This is how it looks when worn on brown eyes. They are very natural-looking. It does not give an enlarging effect due to the absence of the limbal ring. I have no issues with putting them in and removing them. The softness of the lenses makes it easy to pop in their eyes.

Here is a closer look. This picture was taken 4 hours after spending time outside in the cold and inside a heated-insulated restaurant. My eyes did get irritable, and tad bit bloodshot (even my mascara was a mess). It doesn't bother me- my eyes get irritated if I have my clear contacts on for 4 hours too.

Rating : 

Conclusion : I will definitely repurchase them! Can't really fault them much. It does make your eyes slightly pop but it is subtle. Definitely naturally purrty. These lenses are highly recommended if you're new to the coloured lenses scene! However, if you are looking for something more dramatic, I reckon you should steer far away from them!

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The thing about cosmetics // Battle of the cleansers

There's been all this hype on water cleansers since last year. So why not try it out? The Bioderma Sensibio H2O has a huge cult following but it is on the pricier end. Sadly, I cannot justified spending that much money on a cleansing solution. I did, however, "seek" for affordable make up removers, which were available in the Asian market.

First up - Colour Combo's Hydrating MakeUp Remover. It retails for MYR $ 35.90 (200ml - NZD $ 12.00) in Sasa stores.

I bought this after it was recommended by one of the salesperson at Sasa stores in Malaysia. I've told her that I had acne-prone, sensitive skin that could breakout from products easily.

 The bottle describes it as a "Perfect solvent for make-up, this two-phase, odorless makeup remover creates a very delicate film that moisture the skin and leaves a light and silky feeling on it." Before using it, you have to give it a good ol' shake. Dab it with a cotton pad and then gently wipe it over your face until your makeup is removed. Finally, rinse your face with water.

The solution itself is made out of transparent sitting on top of blue aqua solution. It is not 'odorless', it does have a medicated rose scent to it. Eventough it is said that it is suitable for all skin type, there is a sticker on top of it saying that it is suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It seems to be an oil/aqua-based make up remover. I bought this in hopes that it will hydrate my face, but it actually is too oily for me. I had to rinse my face several times.

Rating : 2.5/5
Verdict : It is a decent make up remover, but I think this cleanser's routine is time-consuming. Stick with a make up cleansing gel/oil instead. You won't need to use any cotton pads for that.

Next - PureVivi's Cleansing Lotion. I ordered it from Tokyoninki.com while I was in Malaysia. It was MYR $ 88.00 (Around NZD $15 ea) for 2 bottles (500ml ea).

All you need to do is apply the solution onto cotton pads and wipe your make up until it is completely removed. Easy-peasy. Really convenient if you don't feel like bringing yourself to the bathroom/sink to remove your makeup. This will also contribute to your laziness.

It is super-duper hydrating, affordable and removes makeup easily. It does not irritate my skin. The only downside is the part where you will be using up tons of cotton pads if you have heavier make-up on your face. Plus, these cleansers have to stop claiming that they do not have 'perfume' or odor - pisses me off. Yes, it's actually written on their label. It does have a medicated cleanser-ish smell to it.

Rating : 4.8/5
Verdict : I have not tried the Bioderma's Sensibio, so I can't claim that this is a exact dupe for it. But if you're looking for a Micellar Water Makeup Remover, this is your (safe)best bet!

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The thing about Cushion // Innisfree's Water Glow Cushion Review (No. 23 True Beige)

Cushions have generated a huge following globally since their debut in Korea. Even Lancome joined onto the cushion bandwagon. I wanted to get the Laneige one but decided to settle with the Innisfree one instead.

 Innisfree's Water Glow Cushion in True Beige. 

The line offers 3 shades : Light Beige, Natural Beige, and True Beige. 

Innisfree claims that it offers (based on their site):

• 100% squeezed Jeju green tea water fills the skin with essential moisture.
• Moisture coating effect from the water glow complex
• Cools down your skin upon application to soothe the skin from environmental damage
• Powerful UV protection with SPF 50+ PA+++

Please refer here for the pricing of the cushion.

Shade: No. 23 True Beige. Despite it being the darkest shade from the line, it still has a pinkish-white tone to it. I've been told my skin tone is around NC20. Truth to be told, I hate BBs/foundation that are whiter than the shade of my neck. Honestly, girls should be banned from wearing foundation/BB/CC creams that too white/grey/pink for your skintone.

Application: Easy, just tap the product on your puff and apply it to your face in a tapping motion.

Fragrance: Smells like orchid with herbs. I could smell it when I had it applied on my face. Honestly, I have no issues with it. Those who are hyper-sensitive to smell might have to keep away from it.

Texture: Watery. Easy to blend. Spreadable.

Coverage : Light to Medium. Will look cakey if your over-apply. Covers up under-eyes and redness easily. It tends to accentuate the dry patches.

Wear-ability :  Lasts all day if worn with a primer. Lasts 5 hours without. Might feel oily after few hours.

Verdict : Love it or hate it, this cushion is here to stay... for a year. For me at least. I do enjoy it being in my make up routine. Will I purchase it? Maybe. No. *UPDATE* In the future. I may change my mind tough.

Cause.

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The thing about Online Shopping : Trying out Getglasses.co.nz (Review)

Hey everyone! I've been away from the blog but I still do a tad bit of online shopping. I'll start with Getglasses.co.nz . I have not seen any reviews from them so decided to try them out! Going into this, I did not expect much from them due to their negative reviews I have read online. 

But it arrived in around 2-3 weeks.

Decent packaging. Within a box. Bubbly-wrapped.

I order two items which were:

• Freshlook Illuminate - Daillies Rich Brown [10 lenses] (NZD $12)
• Blincon Classic Quarterly Wear Amazing Brown [2 lenses] (NZD $ 16)

Standard Shipping costs NZD $ 5. They ship from Malaysia.

The total order came to NZD $ 33.

What I think : Totally check them out. They have various colored lenses you can choose from! I have seen these brands sold at optometrists shops in Malaysia. I have tried the Freshlook Rich Brown Dailles and can verify they are the real deal! If you are living in New Zealand, check this site out if you are keen to get contact lenses!

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The thing about Online Shipping : Cherry Culture Haul

I am terribly lowdated with Western Beauty Sites. Cherry Culture has been in the business for awhile.  They are currently clearing up their remaining stock and did not have much lipstick shades to choose from. :( Mostly nudes.

The lipsticks and lip balms were wrapped in bubble wrap.

My order included:

1. 8 NYX Round Lipsticks (Fortune Cookie, Hot Pink, Champagne, Iced Honey, Tea, Cream, Summer Love, & Miracle) ~ USD $1 ea
2. 2 Lip Balms from the Cherry Culture Line (Chocolate & Coffee) ~ USD $1 ea

Shipping was USD $ 11.95 (for standard shipping without tracking).
The total of my purchase came to USD $ 21.95 ~ around NZD $30

Shipping is quite expensive but it was worth it. I ordered on the 1st May, it processed on the 5th and it arrived on the 9th.

But the thing is - NYX Round Lipsticks usually retails for $USD 4 and costs NZD $10 each. So my purchase from Cherry Culture was worth the deal. Too bad they won't be selling NYX products anymore. They will be focusing on their own line.

xoxo.

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The thing about online shopping: Haul from Innisfreeworld.com

Did you know that Innisfree's Official Online Store offers free shipping for your first order? YES, THEY SHIP TO NEW ZEALAND. No, I was not sponsored.

My sister ordered a huge order from them, and I was looking at her parcel with google-ly eyes. I decided to subscribe to them since they offer loads of the "buy one,free one" offer.

Then they had cushion day (50% off all their cushions), and I went with a purchase. Because I'd always wanted to try one! Cushions currently has a huge cult following in Asia and are generally expensive.

My purchase included:

1. No sebum mineral ( 5g ) ~ NZD $9.38
2. Water Glow Cushion  ( 15 g ) ~ NZD $16.07
3. Long Wear Cushion Refill ( 15 g ) ~ NZD $9.38
4. Eco Magic Puff ~  NZD $3.35

Total : NZD $ 38.18 (Free shipping yas!)

I received a mini Green Tea Skincare Kit for finishing one of the newbie how-to guide.

I ordered on 8th April and received it on and 14th April via EMS shipping (with tracking number).

I received it on time for Graduation and used the cushion for my makeup during the ceremony. Will do a review about it new week.

My verdict : I am very satisfied with my purchase. My sister had something (the ecobag and one of her masks) that was out of stock, the customer service was quick to deal it in an appropriate way. She got sent it around 2 weeks later. Plus, they have loads of deals if you are keen on buying Innisfree products and might retail for a cheaper price (compared to Ebay and other Korean Beauty sites).

xoxo.

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