Friday, December 28, 2012

Neargo (aka. Chiavari) ?

I recently came across to this cat book again that I ADORE. In Chinese its called "貓國物語 Neargo". I think if it was to translate it to English, it would be called, "Neargo". Its written by a Japanese writer named, Mori Azamino. 

It comes in three series. All talks about the characteristics of individual cats living in Neargo. The author explains that there is such place but just wouldn't reveal the real name of the city and location. Rumors says, it could be Orbetello, Grosseto (Toscana) ....Santa Margherita Ligure.....Chiavari. 

It would be such an amazing trip to travel there. If anyone knows where this place it LET ME KNOW!

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Christmas is truly around the corner!

So my family and I finally got together to decorate our fresh Douglas fir tree!
And Christmas is in three days...oh well!

Merry Christmas Everyone!
                 -Bernice

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Topbox December 2012

No doubt this month's Topbox is a big disappointment to many girls since its Christmas and we would wish companies like Topbox to show some generosity! But personally, I didn't expect much from them because the more you expect, the bigger the disappoint is... So here goes for this month's samples:


Left: Chloé Eau de Parfum, 5ml
Right: Goldwell Hot form Spray, 150ml full size
A lot of people have been raving about the Chloé perfume on how good it smells. 
I guess it does smell pretty nice. haha. But what I really like about it is the cute little sample bottle!
As for the Goldwell Hot form Spray, its a heat protected spray. 
But considering its a "full size" its actually a pretty tiny hairspray!
Can't wait to give it a try because the only brand that I've tried is the TRESemmé heat protected spray (which doesn't really "protect" my hair ends)



Ferro Cosmetics Blush X3
I've got to say when I first opened this, I looked at the color of this blush and I thought..."its shimmering brown."... no way it can be a blush for my yellow skin type...I guess I will use it as a eyeshadow.. I wasn't very please with the packaging because when I opened, the powdery dust was everywhere! grrr.



Kellett Skincare Clarifying Acne Treatment, 3ml each
I have been having a lot of acne problems for the past few years and its been getting more severe but thankfully its getting better after I start using The Regimen from Acne.org (I shall do an update later on my skin!). So after reading the ingredient in this sample, it contains 5% of Benzoyl Peroxide. What it is, "is used as an acne treatment, for improving flour, for bleaching hair and teeth, for polymerising polyester and many other uses."- Wikipedia
After putting this on your pimples, it basically whitens your blemishes and dries up your pimples. 
Comparing the Kellet skincare with the Regimen, the Regimen only contains 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide... Personally, after the first week of using the Regimen's BP, it already made my skin super flaky (yes, I might have put too much on my skin to begin with which my skin didnt get used to it) But what I am trying to say is, since the 2.5% BP can already make my skin that flakey... no doubt Kellett's BP could make it worst! Therefore, when using it the first time don't put too much!!

Was this month's Topbox a thumbs up or thumbs down for you?

-Bernice

Sunday, December 16, 2012

November 2012 Topbox

I apologize for not getting this up sooner than I was suppose to since I was away! So here are the goodies that I have received from Topbox for November.

From left to right:
Pari Beauty Lip Paint Red
China Glaze Nail Polish I'm not Lion
Benefit they're Real!
Roberto Cavalli Deluxe Miniature Perfume


The Roberto Cavalli's bottle is quiet adorable but when I first took a sniff it, the scent was just like any other regular perfume to me. After the second time I smell, there's a bit of soapy scent in the perfume. But still, I don't really like the perfume.. just not my taste.


I didn't like the redness of the Pari Beauty Lip paint but I like how it smells like chocolate!

I don't know if its just me ... but it always takes me a few tries to determine if I like the mascara or not.  There is always a big blob of uneven mascara on my first try and it gets better as time goes.  I can't say I like it a lot (at least its doing its job as a mascara) but the wand is pretty flexible and the tip is extra long and pointy to do the bottom lashes (which is a thumbs up!) 


I am in love with this gold sparkly nail polish! The perfect color for Christmas! 2 coats would definitely do the trick! But it would probably be painful when I have to remove it...
-Bernice

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Raisin Scones

Started to bake these mini scones this morning because I was having jetlag. I learned how to make these when I was back in highschool taking cooking class. ohh, the good old days~ it was fun.

 -Bernice

Monday, December 3, 2012

Skincare Goodies

During my stay in Hong Kong, I brought a lot of skincare stuff. They were mostly things to keep my face hydrated. My skin originally falls within the oily category but after using The Regimen from Acne.org my skin has been dry as the desert. 


Bioderma
Micelle Solution- Combination or Oily Skin
I originally use the pink bottle cap one (for sensitive skin). I was thinking of switching to this green bottle cap one after my skin is all heal up from using the regimen. Its such a good deal to buy this makeup remover in Hong Kong, only cost $148hkd (~$20cnd) @ Sasa. Where as in Canada, cost around $30!

The Saem
Left: Mini Doll Honey Lip Balm SPF 10
Right: Honey Aloe Essence
The Saem is a Korean brand that started out in 2010. Came across this brand when I was at Hysan Place. 
The honey aloe essence is kinda of like facial mask that hydrates your lips with collagen in it (according to what the sales told me) and after, use the mini doll honey lip balm to help lock down the water component. 
I just tried on as we speak, I can smell a strong sense of  honey in The Honey Aloe Essence. Overall, it feels like I just put a blob of honey onto my lips..


Etude House Wonder Pore Modeling Clear                       Correct me if I am wrong, Etude House is a Korean brand that have launched in Hong Kong recently. Their over all packaging is very cute, which attracts a lot of young teenagers/women to fall in love with it. With the wonder pore modeling clear, it states to:  deep cleanse pores, balance your skin's ideal pH level, minimize appearance of pores, refine the skin tones, control a large amount if the sebum, keep the elasticity of pores, and moisturize inside and outside of skin. Will definitely do a review on this later!



Left: I need you, Aloe! Mask Sheet
Right: BlackHead Remover Dual Sheet                    I also got some aloe masks and blackhead  remover dual sheet at Etude House.I really liked the their aloe masks. When I first removed the mask out of the packaging it feels very moist and hydrated. On the packing, it says the each mask contains 1000mg of aloe and serum which helps keep your skin hydrated, smooth and prevents acne.
 As for the blackhead one, its basically a black head remover sheet and a gel sheet that helps tighten your pores after removing your blackheads.


Left: Sasa Aqua Boost Moisturizing Eye         This came in a box with 20 little zip lock bags, and each zip lock contains 3 pairs of eye masks. So in total you get 60 pairs of eye mask for the total of $89HKD.                                                         

Middle: Nature Republic Snail Therapy 10,000 Hydrogel Eye Patch ($35hkd)                             I haven't tried this yet, but the sales sells this eye mask as tho it was magic. It contains snail skin that has the capacity of restoring tissue- eliminating wrinkles, scars and help fight cellulite and acne.                                                        

Right: DHC Eye mask ($60hkd 6pairs)
I brought this again because I liked how you can just stick on without having any gel-ly residual on your hands. Very convenient and clean!

-Bernice