Hauls: Drugstore Finds

Aloha, more haul photos. :) This time, a trip to the local Drugstore, Watson's. Over the recent years, Watson's have expanded her products profile in Singapore at a very fast rate. Particularly the Japanese and Korean Drugstore brands. Hopefully, it would catch up with their counterparts in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Anyways, the items I bought...




First, a Scholl Feet File (S$7.75). I had one before but it broke and so, replacing with a new one. I have tried many products and this is the one that works best for me. Strong enough to rid the dead skincells, yet gentle enough to not cause any broken skin

Next is a new line of product that Watson's brought in. It's the Kiss Me range of false eyelashes (S$9.90). I bought something that looks less dramatic. By the way, does anyone know whether I should apply mascara when using false eyelases with criss-cross. If yes, how do I go about doing that?

By the way, this set comes with eyelash glue. I didn't see it because it was hidden by the opaque part of the packaging. I only saw it when I opened the box.

Next is Koji Eyelash Glue. I'm searching for a cheaper alternative to the Duo Eyelash Glue. And I had to get this tube when I saw it. It retails for S$2.90 and it's a small tube. So, even if it goes bad, I wont feel the heartache.

Up next is the Koji Mascara Protector and Comb (S$8.00). You use this during mascara applications so that mascara doesn't stain the eyelids. There's even a comb that you use to separate mascara clumps. Frankly speaking, I really feel that this is more of a marketing gimmick. A good to have contraption that we can live without. But since I've been trying to perfect the skill of applying mascara to my bottom lashes, I thought this little piece of tool would help me. Hopefully, it will.

Lastly, it's the SebaMed Clear Acne Anti-Pimple Gel (S$9.95). I've been getting some serious acne problems lately and needed some help with it. I wasn't keen on using Oxy as it is known to be very drying. So I got something milder. I've been using it since. As far as I'm concern, this might seem too mild when it comes to treating cystic pimples.

Review / Makeup Tool: Shiseido 213 Eyelash Curler

Chen was asking about eyelash curlers. So I decided to do a review on my newly acquired eyelash curler and do a comparison with my existing Koji No. 70.

Item Name: Shiseido 213 Eyelash Curler
Price: S$16.20
Available At: SaSa Outlets
 
Incidentally, both models were recommended on the Taiwanese 女人我最大 show by famous makeup gurus..
 
 
 

 The road test:
 

1. My original eyelashes without curling. Although the end part is curled up, the front and middle portion is flopping downwards.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



2. Using the eyelash curler. It managed to catch all my lashes without pinching. Be careful when using eyelash curlers. Test by pressing down slowly and lightly first to make sure there is no pain, before clamping down. There are many ways and preferences to clamp lashes but my preferred way is to do a one-off 90degrees clamp straight at the roots because of my hooded eyes. This may sound a little dramatic but the end result is a natural perky curl cos most of it would be hidden in the hooded eye area. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

3. End result. Now we can see all the lashes in the middle and front is all curled up. And 90 degrees angle doesn't look so unatural under th hooded eye.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

4. Lashes with Mascara. For people with monolids, we are usually limited to do magic on our eyelids. So, another way to play up the eyes would be the eyelashes. A good mascara that gives length and volume is very important.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Shiseido 213 VS Koji No. 70  (Standard Curve)
 
The design: Both design looks very similar, in a conventional eyelash curler design. The curve for Shiseido is apparently bigger compared to the Koji. And the pad for Shiseido fitted better than Koji.
 
All in all, I would say Shiseido is a better product in this case due to the ability to catch all my lashes and the curl effect is a little better than Koji. However, we have to note that Koji also have a No. 73 which is wide curve and might prove to be better compared to Shiseido.
 

For a review of the Koji Eyelash Curler and a run-down of the various models offered by Koji, please visit mintfusion.