Haul: Drugstore Purchases

The next few entries would be belated posts as I've been out of action for sometime. This haul was done in mid-june, in the midst of preparing for my giveaway.

I get double points from Watsons due to my birthday month and so, I decided to stock up on some items, while getting stuff for my giveaway.



First up is the canmake eyeshadow quad (S$19.50)... For some reasons, after my first Canmake Cream Blush, I was starting to grow fond of this brand. Not to mention that it was on 20% discount.

This palette has 4 shades in total. One highlighter shade, two lavender hues and a dark color for accent. I love Japanese eyeshadow palettes, they make eyeshadow application so idiot proof that even a klutz like me can easily do it.

The photo does not give full justice to the colors. The shimmers are really pretty.

Next up are the Cleansing Express Makeup Remover Lotions Samples (S$3.95 each). The product has been on shelves for sometime but I wasn't really keen on investing the full size. The description of the product gave me the impression that it is fuss-free and can even be used on the eye area. And so, I decided to get the samples to try out before investing on the full size. There are several types to choose from and I chose the Moist and Anti-aging ones.

Next is Pure Beauty's Bon Voyage Essential Serum (S$3.95). As to why I bought it? I was enticed by the quirky packaging, which reminds me of Cargo Foundations. And yes, that was what pushed me to buy the product. Plus, as it was meant for traveling, it did not contain a lot of product. This meant a much lower price and I get to try a new product without investing a lot of money into it.

Lastly are my essentials. Neutrogena Sunblock for my body and Asience Shampoo and Conditioner set. Cant remember the prices but I know they are cheaper as they were also on discount. And yes, I'm a sun-phobic. Just like how some westerners cannot comprehend why majority of asians loves being fair, I can't understand why they like to worship the sun (usually without protection) so much.

UVA and UVB rays causes SKIN CANCER!!! I once saw a lady whose arms reflected the ravages of long-term sun exposure. It totally freaked me out and I promised myself to never leave home without sun-block.

Of course, sometimes when I'm running late or become lazy, I would skip the body sun protection. Nevertheless, it's good Vitamin D to catch some morning sun. But as soon as it's lunch-time, I would whip out sun block before I battle the afternoon sun and lunch-time crowds.

Review / Makeup: CanMake - Cream Cheek Blush

Item Name: CanMake Cream Cheek in 01
Size: Not Stated
Price: S$17.90 (Before 20% Discount
Available At: Watsons
Picture Source: klutzbeauty.blogspot.com




Product Description from Manufacturer:

うるっとしたジェル状なのに、質感サラサラ。お肌にやさしいクリームチーク。
頬のせた瞬間すっと溶け込んで、肌の内側からにじみ出るように発色。
頬が自然に紅潮したような仕上がりに。

Bad translation with my poor Japanese:
A refreshing gel like texture cream cheek blush that is easy on the skin. It melts into the skin upon application and gives the check a natural flush that seems to radiate from within.

What it does:
Hmmm.. The obvious function would be as a blusher. But cream blushers usually give a more natural finish compared to conventional powder blushes. However, the crux is in the application. The trick is to go slowly and with a light hand. Slowly blend, blend and blend.

Why I bought it:
Pure retail therapy...

Packaging:
A plastic see through container that is very typical of Japanese drugstore products. Definitely not as exquisite as MM and there is a cheap feel to it. My other grouse is that it doesn't come with a brush, meaning I either have to dip my fingers in or use my own brush. I wasn't prepared to dip my expensive brushes with natural hair into this. So, I used my fingers, after washing them, of course.

Texture:
Similar to that of a lipstick, only that it's in a pan rather than a stick.


Price:
One of the cheapest blushes that I've purchased before.

Road Test:

Now, the actual instruction from the website was to apply a layer of cream cheek, then followed by either the powder or loose powder blushes. But I felt that it would be a little overdoing for my case, I finished off with normal sheer loose powder instead.

The color that I chose wasn't very over the top, it gave me a pinkish flush and the shimmers gave my cheeks a nice glow.

By the end of the day, the product did oxidized a little but all in all, this product performed great.

Verdict:
If you're a blush fanatic with a budget, then this would be a great product to purchase. When it comes to cream blushes, a little goes a long way. Start with a light hand and then build up should you need it.

Other Product Pics:

Random Drugstore Hauls

Some random drugstore buys over the past week...

CanMake Cream Cheek Blush (S$17.90). Ever since my ma used her lipstick as blush on me eons ago, I've been intrigued by cream blushes. However, due to my skin sensitivity, I don't usually use blush since I already have this "natural" reddish tone on my cheeks.

Furthermore, I already have a nice Kose blush that my sister bought me as Christmas present last year.

But being in need of retail therapy, I bought this blush anyway. I got the 01 shade which is a very sheer shimmery pink with a faint peachy undertone since I have to be mindful not to overdo on my blush.

Next is Nivea Facial Cleansing Wipes (S$9.50). I got this out of desperation. We were having our family portrait taken and the ladies who did our makeup went over the top on eyeshadows and eye liners. I had this huge patch of black eyeliner that I almost scared my own self in the mirror. Not to mention that the makeup that they used was causing an itch on the skin.

The cream cleanser that I brought along wasn't performing well and we had to go for a dinner after that. So, I had to run to the nearest Watson's and purchase this fuss-free makeup remover.

A sigh of relief swept through us when we finally can get the gaudy and bad quality makeup off our delicate faces.

The Ingredients...

Lastly, Tea Tree Blemish Stick (S$10.95). The SebaMed pimple gel that I bought wasn't what I would exactly term as "working". So I was thinking maybe this would help (hopefully).

Ingredients....