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!

Review - Visual Shoxx

Review - Visual Shoxx

Posted by Kim

Several years ago I found out about Visual Shoxx while looking for Jrock merchandise. They sold several items on their website, from merch to jewellery and clothes, and also took pre-orders for CDs and DVDs. I bought several items from them and later on, when they started offering fanclub enrollments, I asked them to help me join Gazette's. Over the years I've ordered from them so many times that they now know who I am, although I use them differently than in the beginning.

What do they do?

As I said, they used to tell items on their website. Nowadays their website still shows some goods, but the posts are old and no longer updated. Things they do still offer are: fanclub enrollments/renewals of Japanese artists, auction services for Japanese auction websites, purchase of concert tickets, and shopping services for shops with a Japanese URL. In short: they offer personalised service concerning Japanese goods etc.

Unboxing: Got 7 - Got It? (Kpoptown)

Unboxing: Got 7 - Got It? (Kpoptown)

Posted by Kim

I've ordered from Kpoptown many times before, but realised perhaps not everyone has. So I thought I'd do an unboxing of my latest order from their shop, which also serves as a review of Kpoptown itself. As the name suggests: Kpoptown sells Kpop items. I usually pay by Paypal and choose the cheapest shipping (no tracking), unless I have some more money to spare, then I get the second cheapest (with tracking). In the case of this particular CD I chose the cheapest option. I placed my order on 17 August and the CD was shipped on the 20th. Since I've been away since the 21st and only returned today, I can't tell you how many days it took to get here precisely, but it wasn't long.