Sasa haul: June 2012

Here's a sasa haul:


1) Hydra Intensive Blemish Balm | Dr. G

People were really raving on this product, and it's apparently the best bb cream for those who have acne prone/oily skin (AKA me). We'll have to see if the hype was worth it when I'll use this product later! The price was approximately $33USD (already on sale with 20% off, original price around $42~) This bb cream is a bit more expensive than the others I've tried, we'll see if it's worth the price. I took several pictures with my iphone, since it was so late.

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2) AQUAMOIST Hyaluronic Acid Washing Foam | JUJU Cosmetics (left) &

AQUAMOIST Moisture HA Bubble Facial Wash | JUJU Cosmetics (right)


These two products are definitely worth trying. Apparently reviewers think it's a better product than the hadalabo AHA BHA cleanser which I think it's already a very good face cleanser in terms of the effect, price and quality. I can't wait to try and compare.

*Sorry bout' the feet!*

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3) Long Mascara | Dollywink 

I heard amazing reviews on this mascara: holds curls, no smudging, long lasting and easy to wash off. I HATE mascara that are hard to take off...and almost all my waterproof mascaras are like that! This product is around $16USD. I think it's quite expensive considering a japanese drugstore mascara, usually drugstore mascaras are around $5-10CAD. Again, we'll have to see if it's worth trying.

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4) No. 73 Wide Eyelash Curler | Koji

Mi has one, and I've tried her's and guess what? I love it. I don't even need to make a review on it because it's definitely my holy grail eyelash curler. I personally love the shiseido one, but it's so expensive! As a student, I know that we usually have budgets and shiseido isn't the first pick for us. Koji, on the other hand, is around $5 USD which is a quarter of the price of a shiseido eyelash curler.

I think the promotion free shipping on orders over $19 USD is still on, time to do more online shopping!

Cat

Summer Essentials

Summer is officially here in 4 days, so it's time to get all the summer gear out! Summer essentials are subjective to personal tastes, but there are a few basics that everyone should use every day to protect us against the heat and the strong UV rays.

Summer essentials 2012 edition

> Starting from clothing accessories, we can finally switch our beanies for a summer hat, a cap, or a fedora! I personally don't like hats since I find them big and bulky, but on hot summer days, I don't like to feel my scalps burning. Your scalps can suffer from sun damage just like your skin do. And of course, we can't forget sunglasses to protect our fragile eyes! Sunglasses, like hats, can match so many outfits and add an instant I-look-like-a-movie-star vibe. They come in different shapes that could enhance our facial features or conceal our dark circles/lack of make-up.

> Blotting papers are a must in summer, especially for people who puts make-up. Just use a blotting paper and gently pat it on your face to remove sweat and oil, by patting your face (not wiping), you won't take off any of your makeup

> We don't like burned lips. So lip balm with SPF is important for any one of us, yes even guys! I personally like Kiehl's lip balm because it gives a lip gloss effect. The SPF on this lip balm doesn't prevent you from applying it just before you go to bed, you'll wake up with moisturized & smooth lips. ;)

> Summer isn't just about the looks, but also about the smell. The Dove body fragrance is definitely a must-buy. I discovered it 2 years ago and I'm still loving it. Affordable and smells good, it's a good choice for those who don't like to carry a perfume in their bags all day long...(who does that?)  Deodorant is definitely your bff during summer time because no one likes smelly armpits, I swear.

> Last but not least, how can we forget sunscreen. It's the most important part of our summer essentials because of its core protection for our face and body. UV rays are responsible for the pre-maturation of skin that leads to the formation of wrinkles. For those who are pale or prone to coloration, I highly recommend the Sofina Perfect UV 50 SPF PA+++. It's a non-sticky formula with whitening properties. I usually pour a generous amount (around the size of 2 loonies) on my palm and then apply it on my whole face and neck. This formula is really good for those who wants a matte finish. It's more of a watery consistency and absorbs very quickly. I believe Sofina is only available in asian countries, so if you can't get your hand on it, Shiseido's sunscreen is an excellent alternative. Shiseido's sunscreen has a thicker consistency when compared to Sofina. It offers a 55SPF and PA+++.

> PA+++ (more "+" means more protection) is really important because it helps to protect us from UVA rays that causes long-term skin damage. The sun protection factor (SPF) protects us from UVB rays that causes sunburn.  So when choosing a sunscreen, please be aware of the amount of protection that you can get. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors, and your sunscreen should be applied before any makeup primer and foundation.

Enjoy the sun safely, reapply sunscreen every two hours ;)

RoCatMi

Who are we?

Who we really are...?

Three good friends who are inspired by makeup, skincare and other types of beauty products. All three of us are currently university second year students in different field of studies. 

Why suddenly starting a beauty blog...?

We've always been wanting to start a blog or a youtube channel, but we were afraid of all the criticism. However, we've overcome this fear and that's why we are here. We really are here to share our honest opinions and our take on several approaches such as inspired looks, OOTD and many more.

Our background and skin type

Ro: Combination skin, enlarged pores, dry cheeks
Cat: Oily/combination skin, normal/dry cheecks, t-zone extremely oily, acne prone, acne blemish, a few freckles, serious eyebags (So unfortunate!! :( )
Mi: Normal/dry skin, few acnes/blemish on forehead

Enjoy ♥

                      Sincerely yours,
                      RoCatMi

Glymm Box June 2012

Got my june Glymm box exactly 4.5 hours ago! I really like receiving Glymm and Luxe boxes, it's like a monthly surprise treat! Sometimes I do get disappointed with the beauty products I get, and I'll probably cut the Glymm box or the Luxe box because I find that the products they give are similar. 

Ok, I cheated, I opened the Glymm box before taking pictures!

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I really like their new bags, it's more eco-friendly and handy, I use them to put my make-up and other small items, but after 12 months, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the 12 little pouches. I actually really like their old pink boxes! Compared to luxe boxes, I think glymm boxes have prettier packaging and I like to keep their little pink boxes to put old birthday cards, wrap paper, etc.

I received 5 beauty products in total this month. Last month, a pink pouch was given, at least I'm getting different colored pouches.

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Perfect Skin Solution | Vitamine & Sea

Full-size: 45ml (CA$68)

Directly from Glymm's website: A perfected 100% natural, naturally preserved, all-in-one miracle serum blend of vitamin E and essential oils, each one with a unique and specific benefit for your skin. Carrot seed to fight acne, jasmine and geranium to immediately smooth, soften and even skin tone and rosewood and evening primrose to greatly reduce fine lines and other signs of aging. These essential oils are delicately balanced with select carrier oils such as Jojoba to correct your skins PH balance and prevent oily skin by reducing excess sebum production and olive to make our solution gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types while vitamin E repairs damaged cells and avocado oil protects your skin from everyday environmental toxins. For all skin types. 

Organic serum for face and neck for nightly uses.

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Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover | La Fresh

Full-size: 18packets ($9.99)

Directly from Glymm's website: Bye-bye polish removers that are harsh on the nails and harsh on the nose. Hello fresh, healthy nails and an incredibly delicious scent. LA FRESH Eco-Beauty® delivers this revolutionary good-for-nails polish remover that quickly cleans & conditions all 10 nails with just one pad. Helps moisturize with Aloe, Glycerin and Vitamin E. Helps strengthen nails with natural Rosemary and Horsetail Extract. And best of all, helps deliver an unbelievably fresh experience with natural Tuscan orange aromatherapy. Free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, acetone, acetate, dyes, PEGs, artificial fragrances & animal byproducts. Try it to believe it.

Nail polish remover pads.

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Smoothing Marine Cream | Clark's Botanicals

Full-size: 50ml ($115)

Directly from Glymm's website: Achieve baby-soft skin with smoothing cream. It gently exfoliates, intensely moisturizes, and boosts skin's collagen production. Key ingredients glycolic acid and algae extracts soften fine lines, while Jasmine Absolute reduces redness and inflammation.

Moisturizer that exfoliates, softens fine lines, diminishes redness and inflammation.

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Natural Spray | Salvador Dali

No information available yet on Glymm's website

A perfume.

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Duo Lipstick: 2-in-1 Refillable Lipstick and Balm | Belvada (Full-size)

Full-size: 2x3.5g ($20)

Directly from Glymm's website: 2-in-1 design features both a moisturizing balm and lipstick!A combination of lip sticks or lip balms coupled together in an applicator not much bigger than a regular lip stick. Belvada Spa Lipstick performs like a conditioning balm. The combination of natural waxes, butters and botanical oils protect lips from the drying environment, while delivering rich, fully-rendered color. The companion treatment Balm contains increased levels of natural plant butters for re-lipidation of lip skin. Daily use will keep lips soft, smooth and youthful.

Duo-lipstick.

Mi