July 20, 2016

Bleaching Black Roots To Blonde | Schwarzkopf LIVE Intense Lightener Absolute Platinum Review

Its been while~ I'm working now and ngl a job is a lot more time consuming than I expected. Anyway today is going to be a hair post as its been foreverrrr since i've reviewed a hair product. I'm loyal to products that I enjoy using but it's finally time for me to try out a different brand of bleach! Schwarzkopf is my go to drugstore brand for hair dye (if you couldn't tell by my multiple reviews on them hurhur) as they always deliver good results and since the Intense Lightener is a new product, it's perfect for me to test out. :')

CONTENT IN THE BOX:

HAIR DYING PROCESS:

First I mixed the developer and lightening cream together. I like that it uses a lightening cream as it makes bleaching more even. I then mixed in the blonde bleach boosting powder until the consistency was nice and smooth. This kit reminds of one of the first bleach products i've used - Gatsby Ex Hi Bleach.

I applied to mixture evenly to my roots only and left it on for one hour. Lastly I rinsed out the bleach and using the given after treatment. I really liked the treatment as it has a lovely uplifting citrus scent and did a decent moisturising job. ^^

RESULTS AFTER BLEACHING:

Super dark virgin asian black roots to non-brassy blonde roots.

I love how good this bleach is! It lifted my hair nicely, more than other bleaches I have used and without damaging my hair! LOVE LOVE LOVE~ I will need to double bleach if I want my roots to be platinum but i'm happy with how much it lifted already. Definitely recommend this, it does the job and is super affordable for those that don't want to spend $$$ at salons.

Rating: 10/10 <3

Can you guess what colour i'm dying my hair next? :')

July 10, 2016

My University Room Tour 2016 & Tips For Choosing The Ideal Accommodation

In memories of my university room, here is my uni room tour! I LOVEEE WATCHING ROOM TOURS so ofc I had to do my own! If you also have a uni room tour, please share it with me~ :') If you're not in university yet or are in the processing of choosing a place to live; your accommodation and the people you live with will contribute hugely to your university experience, so here are a few of my tips for choosing the ideal accommodation!

Social? If you prefer to live in a social environment, go for accommodations that are shared or have a common room. Town houses most of the time are also party houses ^.< In my experience I discovered that people who live in ensuite rooms often stay in their rooms and only come out when needed - such as for cooking or going to lectures. So there isn't as much interaction after freshers week. There's nothing wrong with that btw! because vice versa, if you prefer to not be social then go for a ensuite room. ^^

Tour It! Visit accommodations if you can during open days! But if you can't, most universities have 360 tours on their website or have Youtube videos. My uni does but also check out room tours videos that students (like me, shameless plug) have shared. They give you a more personal insight into what the accommodation are like and you can ask those Youtuber for more information if you want. :')

Location? Don't forget to check the location of the accommodation! If its a campus university, which accommodation is closest to your department or where your lectures are held? Find that out so your uni life will be more convenient and you will less likely to be late. ^.< If its a city university, find which campus you will be studying at and choose one that is close to your campus. I know this sounds obvious but I have some friends that travel across the city everyday because they didn't check which campus/location! Traveling long distances is very tedious and that's a NO NO.

Hope you found this helpful! xo

Also have tip? Share it in the comments below!

July 02, 2016

Mini Pink Drugstore Beauty Haul~

Hello from 10,668 meters high up in the sky! I am currently writing this post on my flight from UK to Paris~ Here is a quick post of a few items I picked up from Boots~ I just noticed most of the items are pink except for the lilac nail polish so just excuse that.

WAH London Nail Polish - Baby Gurl (Pink)
WAH London Nail Polish - Check Your Lipstick (Lilac)
Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor in Devotion

I put myself on a lippie ban, but I really needed this colour because it's just so gorgeous when you swatch it! ><

Soap & Glory Archery D-I-Y Brow Bar

I really like that this eye brow palette has two powder shades, wax and a highlighter! The highlighter is what caught my eye; I decided to get one for my friend too~ :')

Dior Addict 2 Perfume

I like to purchase perfume whenever I visit a new place so whenever I spray it, it brings back happy memories~ ^__^ Else one else do this?

Is anyone else going on holiday? ^^ if not, what are your summer plans? :')

June 20, 2016

Innisfree Whitening Pore Kit - Facial Cleanser, Skin Toner & Cream Review

Using grass as background for Innisfree products to match the brand's nature moto huehue. Anyway~ I got this trail kit last summer when I purchased a few items from the Innissfree store in Hong Kong. I remember wanting to purchase the full size products at the time but I didn't as the Whitening Pore line is quite pricey compared to their other ranges, plus there wasn't any reviews on them. I was sooooo happy when they gave me this along with some other examples~ I do love how generous Korean Beauty brands are with their examples! <3

So the trial kit comes with 3 sample sized Whitening Pore line products - facial cleanser, toner and moisturiser. All the products have citrus and herby scent, thats light and refreshing.

Starting off with the cleanser; it's creamy and foamy, lathers really nicely on your face and cleanses the skin nicely without drying it out. It actually feels really hydrating and leaves a moist radiant finish. So the skin appears brightened and smooth.

Next step, toner~ This toner focuses on treating skin tone, dark spots and the skin's texture. The toner is very moisturising and its reminds me of Laneige toners. The texture is light and full of moisture, its a really lovely feeling when you apply it. Like your face just feels very supple. ^^ This toner has to be my favourite out the 3 and might actually become one of my holy grail products!

Lastly the moisturiser! Even though innissfree has called it a cream, it has a actually has a gel like texture. I knew it has a gel texture as I tried in store, but to some it may be a surprise as most whitening moisturisers have a creamy texture. I actually prefer this as its lighter and cooling, yet still gives amazing results. Hydrating, brightens and improves skin texture.

Overall I love this line and I do think it's worth the price (if you purchase the full size~) for the results it delivers. The results are not immediate, it happens gradually and steadily over a few uses but its definitely there! All the products have contributed to improving my skin texture and making it more smooth, moist, bright and radiant. Using a few products from the Whitening Pore line as helped to maximise the results. As for pores, I guess they are slightly less visible but my pores are pretty huge to begin with. I don't really have dark spots unless you count acne scars as them as well, but yes it helped fade my acne scars! Loveee the benefits of this line! Amazing products, why are these not hyped? I am keen on purchasing the full sized products when i'm back in Hong Kong next week~ ^^

Have you tried any new innisfree or other Korean beauty products lately?

June 15, 2016

RINGS AND TINGS Haul and Jewellery Review

I've been hiatus/slow on blogging due to exams but now i'm freeeee~ Time to pull my socks back up! As you read from the title, today's post is for all my jewellery lovers~ I love accessories but i'm just too damn lazy to wear them, so this is one of those few occasions you'll see me wearing some. Rings and Tings were so generous sending me a few items! When they contacted me they just asked which were my favourite pieces, I didn't expect to receive them all wahhhh, thank you! <3

The first item I picked out was their Snowflake Ear Cuff (LINK)

I really like the intricate details; don't ask me why but it reminds me of some Game of Thrones shizzal. It's has one stud that goes through your standard lobe and a cuff at the top to hold the piece in place. Great for those with only one piercing or don't have their helix pierced. I personally found the ear cuff uncomfortable, as it's heavy. Another downside is that you can only wear it on your left ear. My left ear is hidden by my hair most of the time since my hair is parted to the left, so as much I like the ear cuff I am unlikely to wear it.

Second item, Dark Silver Tone Beads and Crystal Spike Necklace (LINK):

This one is my favourite of them all! It's edgy, it's glam, it's fierce - the perfect dark glamour piece. You could wear this casually or spice up a formal dress if you want something different. Imagine how nice this would be styled with a sweetheart dress or white dress/blouse/cami top. Ahhhh, I should of done that! *facepalming myself so hard rn* But yes, I love this and the lovely crystal detail.

Multi Spike Necklace (LINK):

I remember when everyone had a spike necklace, well now I finally have one too even though its 2000 and late. Everyone has moved onto chokers now xD. Classic piece; it's available in 3 colours - vintage gold, gold and silver. I have it in vintage gold, which looks almost like brass. Yay to colour variety~

Deer Filigree Bib Necklace (LINK):

Sorry this is like the only pose I do, someone teach me how to model? Anyway, last item! I saved the boldest to last. This statement necklace is bound to grab attention. Great for adding detail to a minimalistic outfit. It's available in gold and silver. Will not lie, I regret not choosing it in silver, gold jewellery doesn't really go well with my hair colours or skin tone. >< The chain is adjustable, so can wear it low or high like I did.

Overall I like the items they offer, the store has a massive range of jewellery so there's something for everyone, the quality is decent its just like jewellery you find in Topshop / River Island and their prices are affordable too. ^^ They also have clothing, shoes, bags etc (basically the tings). If you want to check them out, you can head over to www.ringsandtings.com. Which piece is your favourite? Tell me in the comments down below! Until next time, too-dahs~

*Disclaimer: Jewellery sponsored by Rings and Tings.
*All opinions are strictly my own, honest af and I was not paid to write this.