I remember how I started project 20 pans few months ago. Basically, I cannot buy any new cosmetics nor skincare before using up 20 products. I kinda succeed, kinda not at the same time. I managed to finish more than 20 (I obviously didn't keep all the empty bottles) but I didn't manage to NOT buy anything during the challenge period.
oh well! It's like drug addiction, it takes time to quit. I think I did pretty well withstanding the temptation throughout the second semester (although I did a spontaneous purchase online, i had my own reason).
My addiction, however, has been massively reduced, couldn't believe that I actually managed to do that. I thought there was no turning back (hahahaha kua zheong =.=). I took pictures of my collection, and I look at them whenever I have the urge to buy something, it never failed to disgust me. Trust me, its really disgusting, to look at how ridiculously huge my make up collection is.
So here are the empty bottles!!
From left:
My all time favorite! This is my third tube, and the fourth one is on it's way! Two more backups! You can tell how much I love it already. It takes a lot of trials and errors to find the perfect eye cream for me. This, might not necessary to be my ultimate HG eye cream, however, it does its job perfectly, it works very well with pretty much any concealers I have. I don't know whether it helped lightens my dark circles or not because I don't really pay attention to them. Concealer is probably to greatest cosmetic invented XD
I remember I came across an article that says we don't need a separate moisturiser for the eye area, hmmm, that really depends on individual preference, psychological matter and cha-ching $$ matter.
Availability:
You can get it here. I know it would be a splurge, but mind you, its 30ml instead of the usual 15ml.
Would I repurchase:
YES! Definitely! but not in the near future, because I already have backups that I picked up during a sale =D
2. Laneige Hydra Solution Essence (40ml)
Oh everyone loves Laneige! A high-end Korean cosmetics company, whom I believe, is under Amore Pacific company, who also owns some of my favorite brands such as Etude House, Innisfree, SulWhaSoo and more!! This particular essence, works reasonably well, it does what it claims, and nothing more. I like the faint floral scent. Its really soothing.
Availability:
You can get it here. Obviously I didn't pay that much, I paid around $30AUD from a korean website.
Would I repurchase:
Maybe? I am still open in trying new stuff!
3. Dr. G Hydra Intensive Cream (50ml)
Bought this on a whim after a friend of mine raved about it. In my opinion, this is an average cream. I remember Silicone was one of the ingredient (don't quote me on that). I don't know whether this cream broke me out or not, my skin is pretty sensitive, I can have few break outs on everything I try, not to an extent of a huge pimple, but yea, few bumps I should say.
Availability:
I bought is from Sasa. But this item is not on the list at the moment.
Would I repurchase:
No.
4. Laneige Hydra Solution Cream (50ml)
Just like the Dr G cream, it is an average moisturiser, I prefer this over Dr. G, because this feels more hydrating. Well, nothing really special about this cream, I love the smell of this though!
Availability:
5. Laneige Hydra Solution Activator (30ml)
This is something that you put on before everything else, even toner. It helps the consequent products that you are gonna put on to absorb better. Honestly, I do think that it actually worked! With no exception, this smells just like the other products from this line.
Availability:
You can get it here.
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But I want to try other first essence first ;)
6. Naruko Raw Job Tears Night Eye Jelly
One of the oh-so-famous Naruko night jellies, I like it. I first thought that this might be too moisturising for my eye area, was worried that it would cause oilseeds to grow, and to my surprise, it didn't! I am not sure about its whitening effect though, I have a bad routine, always burning midnight oil. So yeah! Can't really tell! Love the smell though!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. I might repurchase the Rose version first, can't decide between these two.
7. Naruko Raw Job Tears Night Jelly
Okay, I cheated, I didn't actually finish this jar of night jelly. I used the whole line together, including the toner, lotion and serum. I didn't see much difference. I might try this line again in the future since it gets such high raves among the beauty community.
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But not in the near future.
8. Dr. G Hydra Intense Essence (30ml)
Used this during winter time back in July, it did a pretty good job. No dry patches on my face, makeup went on really well. Good one!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But only when it goes on sale! I bought it for about ~$25
9. Suisse Programme Recovery Eye Essence (15ml)
What an expensive eye essence! Of course I didn't pay full price for this "okay" product. It bugs me when high end brand skincare/cosmetics don't do what they claim! People splurge on your product, you better deliver what you claim! I don't have much to say about this product, it absorbs easily but it is not moisturising enough for the eye area, I still put eye cream over this.
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
A BIG NO
10. Mizon Real Soybean Deep Cleansing Oil (200ml)
I hate this! It is really thick and it doesn't emulsify well! It broke me out quite badly! I used it for removing any swatches on my hand! Glad that I finally finished the whole bottle! Luckily it didn't cost me much penny, bought it with my friend when they had BOGO free!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Another BIG NO!
11. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Water (500ml)
I love this stuff to death! It removes makeup really well! Its really gentle and most importantly, it didn't break me out! I still use a separate eye makeup remover though! But on days with light makeup on, this is perfect!!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
BIG BIG YES!!!
Wow finally! It took me quite some time and effort to write this post! More to come, but I guess I'll just take a short break first! Till then!
This is something that you put on before everything else, even toner. It helps the consequent products that you are gonna put on to absorb better. Honestly, I do think that it actually worked! With no exception, this smells just like the other products from this line.
Availability:
You can get it here.
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But I want to try other first essence first ;)
6. Naruko Raw Job Tears Night Eye Jelly
One of the oh-so-famous Naruko night jellies, I like it. I first thought that this might be too moisturising for my eye area, was worried that it would cause oilseeds to grow, and to my surprise, it didn't! I am not sure about its whitening effect though, I have a bad routine, always burning midnight oil. So yeah! Can't really tell! Love the smell though!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. I might repurchase the Rose version first, can't decide between these two.
7. Naruko Raw Job Tears Night Jelly
Okay, I cheated, I didn't actually finish this jar of night jelly. I used the whole line together, including the toner, lotion and serum. I didn't see much difference. I might try this line again in the future since it gets such high raves among the beauty community.
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But not in the near future.
Used this during winter time back in July, it did a pretty good job. No dry patches on my face, makeup went on really well. Good one!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Yes. But only when it goes on sale! I bought it for about ~$25
9. Suisse Programme Recovery Eye Essence (15ml)
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
A BIG NO
10. Mizon Real Soybean Deep Cleansing Oil (200ml)
I hate this! It is really thick and it doesn't emulsify well! It broke me out quite badly! I used it for removing any swatches on my hand! Glad that I finally finished the whole bottle! Luckily it didn't cost me much penny, bought it with my friend when they had BOGO free!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
Another BIG NO!
11. Bioderma Sensibio Cleansing Water (500ml)
I love this stuff to death! It removes makeup really well! Its really gentle and most importantly, it didn't break me out! I still use a separate eye makeup remover though! But on days with light makeup on, this is perfect!!
Availability:
You can get it here
Would I repurchase:
BIG BIG YES!!!
Wow finally! It took me quite some time and effort to write this post! More to come, but I guess I'll just take a short break first! Till then!
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