[Review] Golden Rose WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer review 06, 69, 202 , 204

This is going to be more of a picture review since I dont have much to say about these nail lacquers except for the fact that these are fabulous

Golden Rose is Turkish drugstore brand. All the prices are within the affordable range. Moreover the quality is on par to expensive department store brands. I by now have a really huge collection of Golden Rose products. The one category that I have recently started hoarding is nail enamel

Golden Rose has a such a huge variety of colors when it comes to nail paints. The finish is pretty and they dry fast too

Today I will be reviewing the WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer which are the small 6ml bottles

Wow! Nail Color Nail Lacquer in small 6 ml bottle with shiny, long lasting formula and many color alternatives.

When I first spotted these on Golden Rose website I was hesitant to add these to my cart. I was afraid that these will be too tiny and will dry up after a few uses. So I just bought two shades. But I was so amazed by the quality that I bought more. The bottles are small and the brush is small too. These need two coats for maximum opacity

Golden Rose WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer 06

A totally accidental purchase which turned out to be pretty nice and neutral. I really like the muted gray color. Looks great for a simple chic manicure

Golden Rose WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer 69

I really love the slight military vibes of this beautiful nail polish. It is subtle yet very beautiful. Who could have thought that a dull green color like this would look so pretty on the nails

Golden Rose WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer Glitter 204

Though this looks green in the bottle on the nails this comes off as a mixture of multiple glitters . You can spot green, silver, golden and blue specks of glitter in a clear base. It is so pretty

Golden Rose WOW Nail Color Nail Lacquer Glitter 202

I wanted a solid golden glitter polish and this looked perfect. The glitter particles are not chunky and these really spice up a simple manicure with the gold details

I have a huge pile of Golden Rose Nail Lacquers that need to reviewed. Keep watching this space to see more reviews

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[Review] BADSKIN Ssuk Bomb Eraser + BADSKIN Milk Bomb Eraser

BADSKIN is known for its Hyaluronic Deep Pore Cleansing Oil . This cleansing oil has the ability to melt blackheads, sebaceous filaments and retain the moisture of the skin

I however was really drawn by the very retro shaving cream packaging of its cleansers . I expected them to have aluminum/tin tubes but these are actually plastic. Still the product is easy to sqeeze out from the tube. 

BADSKIN Ssuk Bomb Eraser

Quantity: 100ml

Features
Artemisia Princeps leaf powder and extract soothe and purify the troubled skin quickly.
Cleanses the skin mildly and smoothly with dense and ample bubbles. Comforts the skin with the patented green complex that protects the skin with moisture.

This has a really interesting texture I expected this to feel like a cream but it is more like water base gel . It has crushed mugwort leaves. The color and smell is what put me off initially. It smells bad ( like mud and hay ) and the color is an unpleasant black green  . I am pretty sure that this is what Mugwort really smells like but I had a really hard time stomaching the smell .

After a fews washes the smell became a little bit bearable. This can be used as a mask as well as a cleanser. I usually apply a small amount to my face . Leave it on for a minute or two and then wash with water. This immediately soothes the skin , while retaining the moisture in skin. I will admit that this is pretty good cleanser for everyday use. I just wished that it smelled a bit better

BADSKIN Milk Bomb Eraser

Features
26% milk protein extract cleanses the skin, exfoliates dead skin cells, and cares the pores mildly. Various moisturizing ingredients and milk protein extract keep the skin moist after cleansing.
Natural jojoba oil, AHA, and BHA ingredients exfoliate and care the skin without stimulation.

Compared to the Ssuk eraser this has more of a creamy texture. It is off white in color and smells floral. It foams up easily and thoroughly cleanses the skin . I expected this to feel drying on the skin because of the AHA BHA content but surprisingly it is moisturizing. BADSKIN suggests using this as a makeup remover but I just don't trust using foam cleansers on my skin alone. I prefer this one more than the Mugwort one just because this smells pleasant.

But overall both of these are really gentle and do a great job of retaining the moisture into the skin . For dry or sensitive skin folks who have trouble finding a gentle non strippng cleanser this will be your best friend.  I just wish that the brand would do something about the smell of the Ssuk Bomb Eraser

You can Purchase BADSKIN Milk Bomb Eraser here and BADSKIN Ssuk Bomb Eraser on Jolse. 

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[Review] Celimax The Real Noni Energy Ampule

I was really interested to try this ampoule from Celimax because everyone Korean beauty youtuber was raving about this magical product. I have heard Noni mentioned several times as a super food but not many brands incorporated this as a skincare ingredient

So Celimax is a really affordable skincare brand . They have a fair amount of popular skincare products under their belt like the Blackheads Cleansing Oil , Jiwoohae BHA peeling pads . And Now The Real Noni Energy Ampule

What makes this ampoule stand out is the fact that this contains 71.77% Noni extract. It is anti inflammatory so it soothes and moisturizes the skin

Features
A fresh concentrated ampoule that conveys the nutrition and energy of Noni deep into the skin. The anti-aging Noni ampoule vitalizes the skin with mildly with ample moisture and rich nutrition. The highly moisturizing ampoule smears freshly and quickly into the skin without stickiness

The packaging is simple and convenient. A frosted plastic bottle which has an auto fill mechanism. I am particularly thrilled about the plastic aspect of the packaging as I have butterfingers. The dropper is made of glass though. I also like how this closes with a very satisfying click

The ampoule has a very unique fresh green color. It also has this nice cool herb scent ( I can't really put my finger on it but the scent is somewhat familiar. The ample itself feels very hydrating and rich but surprisingly it does not leave a tacky/ greasy residue on the skin. It plumps the skin and keeps it fresh and hydrated for many hours. This totally lives upto the hype and I will be stocking up on more of these as soon as this ampoule goes up on Sale again at Jolse

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[Review] By Wishtrend Acid-Duo Hibiscus 63 Cream

I tried the PHA cream from Cosrx several years ago and liked the texture even though the scent was a bit like old rags. So when I learned about this mild acidic cream from Wishtrend I wanted to give it a try. This is my first time dipping the toes in the Wishtrend water . I had the Klairs BB Cream from it's sister brand on wishlist for quite some time now but the price tag always made me rethink of my purchase

The Acid-Duo Hibiscus Cream is a light cream type exfoliant that you may use on a daily basis. It consists of LHA and PHA which has exceptional exfoliating capabilities but are known to be less irritating and perfect for sensitive skin. It not only improves clogged pores and sebum, but it can also help minimize pigmentation and help with a dull complexion. As the main ingredient, it consists of 63% Hibiscus Flower Extract that are rich in antioxidants and help support the effectiveness of LHA and PHA.

Ingredients: Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract (63%), Butylene Glycol, Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Dimethicone, Cyanocobalamin cosDNA

The packaging comes in a very attractive pink and white combination. It is bright yet simple. Though this is advertised as a cream the texture is more like a lotion. It is very flowy . The color is a beautiful water melon pink. You can also detect a hint of that woody smell that comes off from acids. But it is not unbearable or strong

I have been using this cream in combination with the Bellflower Hibiscus serum. The duo provides adequate hydration to my skin . One of my ultimate favourite 10% glycolic acid cream from Nakeup face had a thick suffocating texture but boy it used to remove all the dead cells overnight and give me smooth soft skin in the morning. This cream on the other hand is pretty gentle so initially you won't notice much of a difference other than just hydration but with continuous use you are going to notice change in texture along with fading of PIH

The gel like consistency is pretty cool as well. It  works so well in hot humid weather . Creams are a big no no for me in hot humid weather but this one working surprisingly well for me

You can buy this amazing duo cream on Wishtrend.com website

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[Review] Neogen Real Fresh Foam Cleanser Blueberry

I had this Cleanser on my list for so long. Luckily I found this for just 1$ online on a promotion so this turned out to be quite a steal for the price

The Neogen Real Fresh Foam Cleanser comes in 4 variants Green Tea, Cranberry, Blueberry and Cereal. I bought the blueberry version because it sounded exotic to me

Features: 
Non-irritating cleansing foam with 99 natural ingredients. Moisturizes and brightens skin.
Removes sebum and tightens pores. Exfoliates dead skin cells. Removes UV protection ingredients. Formulated with real blueberries and blueberry water

Packaging
This foam cleanser is packaged in a pump bottle. The plastic is transparent so you can clearly see the amber colored cleanser along with the real blueberries. Overall 160 ml is quite a decent amount for a cleanser
The pump is pretty sturdy and you get dense slightly amber colored foam. The foam is fluffy and smells of blueberries. I use one pump and it is enough for my face

The weather is very hot right now ( precisely 41 C outside) and my skin is going crazy with oil production so I need a cleanser which thoroughly removes sebum yet keeps the face soft at the same time. This works pretty well as a regular cleanser and a second cleanser. The foam is not too strong and stripping. It removes the sebum and oil cleanser pretty thoroughly but I wouldn't recommend using this to remove makeup or sunscreen. The best part is that this leaves zero residue on the skin . Most of the times hydrating cleansers leave a thin oil film which aggravates acne but this is film free

I am really enjoying this cleanser and would try more variants from the range. Probably cereal and cranberry. A lot of online stores have this cleanser instock. I would recommend comparing the prices at a few stores so that you bag the best deal

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[Review] Romand Juicy Lasting Tint #07 Jujube

I learned about the existence of these amazing lip tints on '' Mr Lee''  YouTube Channel. His raveview really piqued my interest. I have bought a fair amount of lip tints and even though I love how vibrant and long lasting they are. The drying part is very cumbersome for me. I usually apply a lip balm on top but when I saw these glossy liptints I searched many online stores to get my hand on these

FEATURES
The long-lasting formula won’t need any touch-ups. The weightless texture keeps your lips soft and supple all day.
This provides long-lasting moisture for soft and luscious lips. It conditions and smooths the lips while providing shiny moisture and a soft, supple feel. Each variant goes on smooth and is never sticky, leaving your lips soft, supple and kissable.

The packaging is similar to that of a lip gloss. The time when I placed an order on yesstyle they had these liptints in Anne of Green Gables packaging as well but since it was a few dollars more expensive I just got it in the regular packaging

The applicator has an unusually long wand with a rather stiff applicator on one end. The stiff character helps to precisely apply the product to the lips.

Coming to the main part of this review, the liptint has a very unique formula it is smooth, pigmented and looks like a gloss but when you apply this to the lips it does not feel greasy or sticky at all. I have noticed that the gloss part wears down after an hour or two but the tint and moisture remains for hours

The color Jujube is a nice mlbb shade with a hint of dried flowers. It is pigmented enough to leave an impact of pigmented lips and the stain remains for hours post application

All in one this turned out to be a complete winner. It is hydrating, non drying lip tint that evenly stains the lips and comes in diverse range of 15 colors. I purchased the Glasting Water Tint from Romand that I will be reviewing soon

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[Review] Laneige Cream Skin Refiner Unpopular Opinion

Laneige a brand popular for its water sleeping mask recently released another hit multitasking skincare product ( which has it own line by the wat consisting of a cream skin pads, cream skin mist and cream skin cleanser ). The whole concept is impressive and it very popular among the korean skincare enthusiast.

So when I saw a 50ml deluxe size of this popular toner, into my cart this went. It is promoted as a skincare product suitable for all skin types. Now I have oily/dehydrated skin so I am very cautious when using face creams because they clog pores and aggravate acne. I don't know why but when I read the description for some reason, I believed that this product was suitable for me I should have known better

For the western market Laneige rebranded this as Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer,

According to the LANEIGE Product Development Team ''this is a toner with new formula in which a whole bottle of cream is dissolved with safe ingredients to keep the skin hydrated and healthy''

Features
It melts the cream into the skin and keeps the skin moist.
White Leaf Tea Water which has rich Amino acid strengthens rough skin barrier.
When used consistently, the dryness of the skin would be alleviated and turn the dull skin into shiny even after the makeup.

Unlike the Original full-size product the deluxe bottle is transparent and has a nice heavy lid. It has a typical toner like opening to dispense the product

My Experience

Since this is basically a cream in a toner it has the fluid texture of a toner and the milky opacity of a cream. I splashed a small amount in my palm and patted it into my face

I was instantly impressed. Even though it looked like toner. It felt far more moisturizing. It absorbed easily leaving a hint of moisture film on my face. I was in love ( or so I thought ) until next morning when I woke up with multiple white bumps on my face

Since I was testing a few new skincare products at that time I suspected a sleeping mask to be the prime culprit and removed it from my routine but the next day there were more whiteheads on my face. That is when I started suspecting Laneige Cream Skin Refiner to be the one fault . Over the course of one week my skin looked terrible. I had two very painful nodular breakouts on my cheek . And a lot of PIH.

I was so hearbroken to find out that this was not suitable for my skin. From my guess either it is too hydrating for my skin, or there is an ingredient that my skin doesn't like.  Thankfully I purchased the deluxe size so my wallet was saved. I by no means say that this is bad product. Because there is huge fan following and many folks swear by this stuff. But unfortunately this didn't work for my skin

In case you want to give this popular product a try. Here is the link : Laneige Cream Skin Refiner

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