Tonymoly Aquaporin Moisture Cream - Review

Tonymoly Aquaporin Moisture Cream - Review

Posted by Kim

Over time, I've acquired quite some samples through eBay - this being one of them. I've used Tonymoly products before and usually like them, and after doing some searching I found that this cream suitable for combination skin - which is what I've got (though sometimes it's more oily than combination). According to SokoGlam!, the ingredients are:

Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Isohexadecane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-2M, Dimethiconol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Sucrose Distearate, Fragrance, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Malachite Extract, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Rose Flower Oil, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Styrax Benzoin Gum, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Glucose, Glycolic Acid

It's advertised as a light-weight cream for 'a dewy skin look' that is meant to last for 24 hours.

How to use:

Take a small amount of the product and spread out on the eye area, gently patting for absorption.

The first thing I noticed was the scent: very fresh, which somehow got me excited for using it. I felt like the consistency looked quite thick at first, but once I started spreading it across my skin, it was indeed as light-weight as promised. And when they say you only need a small amount, they're not kidding! I ended up rubbing some on my hands as well as on my face so I wouldn't waste the sample. My skin absorbed the product very quickly and the cream didn't leave any stickiness behind or made my face feel oily. Instead, it made my skin feel smooth and refreshed. I can't say I noticed any vibrant skin, though (mentioned on some websites), but I've only used it once, so it would be hard to tell just yet. It's meant to last for up to 24 hours, but although my skin felt soft and refreshed for a few hours, I can't say it was 24 (mind you, it does say 'up to').

Pros:

- Very refreshing!
- Leaves skin smooth and soft
- Not too rich
- Spreads easily
- Not much product is needed, so it would likely last a while
- Not sticky
- Fresh fragrance

Cons:

- It didn't do much for the look of my skin, but perhaps this would change after more frequent use
- Don't expect it to last for 24 hours

Overall: 8/10. I'd need more data to be sure if I like it, but from how refreshing it feels alone, I'm willing to try it out properly one day.

LUSH - Intergalactic Bath Bomb

LUSH - Intergalactic Bath Bomb

Posted by Kim

For my birthday this year, my friend got me a box of LUSH products - including the Intergalactic bath bomb.



I finally tried it the other day and I really quite enjoyed it. It sells at £4.25 and according to the website, the ingredients are as follows:

- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Citric Acid
- Popping Candy
- Perfume
- Cream of Tartar Water (Aqua)
- Peppermint Oil
- Grapefruit Oil
- Vetivert Oil
- Cedarwood Oil
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Lauryl Betaine
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Snowflake
- Lemon Ice and Gold Glimmer Lustre
- Colour 42090
- Colour 45410



As soon as I tossed in the bath bomb, blue spread throughout the bath and rainbow colours followed suit. Once it had fully dissolved, the water turned a beautiful, deep blue that did its name justice (it truly reminded me of space!). The glimmer stuck to the sides of the bath, giving off an even stronger aura of space, which was only enhanced by the sparkles in the water. Concerning its effect, it's one of the prettiest bath bombs I've used so far! I found the scent hard to determine - there's definitely mint, but although I've seen reviews that say there was such a minty smell, to me the other ingredients came through as well. The smell was strong enough to make my fiancée, who was in a different room, cough. It seems to get less intense the longer the bath bomb has been in the water, though I might have simply got used to it and, to be honest, I myself never found it overwhelming in the first place. In fact, I really loved the scent! Do bear this in mind when purchasing it, though.

Even the day after, the scent sticks to my skin, though much milder now. However, so do the sparkles. I don't mind, as they're not too noticeable - unless you actually go looking for them - but perhaps don't use it right before you go somewhere where you don't want to risk having glitters on your body at all.

Pros:

- Very pretty effect in the water
- Lovely scent that lingers
- Made my skin feel quite soft

Cons

- Initial scent might be overwhelming to some
- The glimmer sticks to the tub afterwards (luckily easy enough to clean off)

Overall, for me: 9/10. I will definitely be purchasing this one again.

Unboxing/Review: Sugarpill (Cocktail Cosmetics)

Unboxing/Review: Sugarpill (Cocktail Cosmetics)

Posted by Kim

My girlfriend has had an interest in Jeffree Star lipstick for a while, but it is quite expensive to get in the UK. Meanwhile, I've been interested in trying out Sugarpill, and when I went on a little searching spree I found the website Cocktail Cosmetics - based in the UK and selling these two brands (among many, many others). So we decided to give them a try!

Unboxing: Lush

Unboxing: Lush

Posted by Kim

Although I adore Lush and their products, I had never bought from the website before. First time I tried was Boxing Day - not the best idea! It took hours for the website to even work, but in the end I managed to place an order close to midnight, which was dispatched on the 29th and arrived on the 30th. Honestly haven't ever received a parcel that smelled better!

My order consisted of Santa's Belly (2), Magic Wand (2), Snow Fairy (500 ml), So White (2), Father Christmas (2) and Five Gold Rings. Most of this stuff I'd never used before, so I might review them later.

Unboxing: B.A.P - MATRIX signed (Kpoptown)

Unboxing: B.A.P - MATRIX signed (Kpoptown)

Posted by Kim

I hadn't ordered from Kpoptown in a while, as I got my limited edition MATRIX albums elsewhere and ordered a regular through a friend. However, when I heard a signed album was to be released (signed by all members; I already have one signed by Youngjae), I knew I needed another and Kpoptown was the first place I found. They were pretty limited and even disappeared from the website entirely as soon as the release date came and went, which made me worry because it took a few days before mine was shipped (what if they had decided not to release it after all? who knows!). In the end all was fine and I received my copy today. :)

Unboxing: Horror Block (December 2015)

Unboxing: Horror Block (December 2015)

Posted by Kim

Because I feel that the Horror Block gives me good value for money - and because I simply love it - I still have my subscription. As I haven't done an unboxing in over a year, I thought I might as well do a post for this one in case anyone is on the fence about getting it (although Nerd Block have deals regularly where you can get one box free for a month or where prices are lower for that exact reason). This one actually arrived really early: I received an email about shipping yesterday, but as it turns out, it was already in England by then!

2015 Challenge

2015 Challenge

Posted by Kim

Total:

Books read: 10
Films watched: 75 (49 new)
Music bought: 16