RAMBLINGS: Hi world.

The other day, I was tweeting to a friend and she said that she's the type who will throw things out when she doesn't need them, even if they were had emotions as price tags.
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My cupboard used to be chock-full of stuff. When Mum opened the doors, things would just fall out like they had a life of their own. Scraps of paper with little notes scribbled on, crushed and looking completely 'vintage'... I had tons of that. Old postcards declaring everlasting and 'golden' friendship, autograph books... I like to keep such stuff because I wanted to be able to read them when I'm rocking upon a porch with my soulmate.

It was the same way I treated SMSes. I kept lovely ones that made my heart skip many beats, that made me feel like I was the most special girl on earth yada yada yada... (Of course, I think it's all bull now. Funny how the way love works. Oh wells. *shrugs*)

When the cookie crumbled and things were turned inside out, I thought those messages could keep me going and so I read them over and over, reliving every moment. But that was what broke me eventually (And quickly too.), reliving the moments, wishing that time would go back (Praying in this area sure as hell will not work.).

Life isn't like a game. You can't die and then, recreate your character, go through the same paths and make things better (Like making sure your Pidgey goes first, instead of Bulbasaur, against Misty's Squirtle.). If you haven't got it in the present, then having it in the past amounts to absolutely nothing.
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I don't keep my messages now. Or things for the matter (Unless they have great Art & Craft value.).

REVIEW: Enavose's FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water

Two Fridays ago, I received the most exquisite package ever from Enavose! Even before I opened the brown package, I got a whiff of a pleasant floral scent. And I do love how flowers smell! Mmhmm...

Enavose made a trip from Switzerland to Singapore last year and took up residences in Suntec City and Vivocity's Tangs Beauty Hall. This premium Swiss brand promises integrity, whilst being natural and eco-friendly. It uses unique and high-performing actives and contains no parabens, no SLES (Sodium lauryl ether sulfate.), no mineral oils and no allergenic fragrances. And there is absolutely no testing done on animals.

Enavose's philosophy is to create skincare that is void of harmful chemicals. Up to 70% of what we apply on our skin is absorbed into our blood stream and so, Enavose turns to natural ingredients where preservatives are concerned. Instead of using parabens, anti-microbial spices like Wasabi, Radish and Ginger are used to ensure that products are kept fresh and natural!

Dad used to make frequent trips to Switzerland and he would always bring back Swiss-made lip balms for us. For a man who doesn't bother with skincare products of any sort, I sure believed him when he said that Swiss brands are tops!

As a result of what Dad said, I was and still am eager to learn more about Enavose! Let's open up the box!



TADAHHH! I uncovered a drawer of lovely, dried petals of the deepest red, wrapped up in a cream cloth! Exquisite much!!! I'm adding the rose petals to my cupcake stand of potpourri! So, so, very pretty!



To the side, laid a bottle of Enavose's FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water. The 120ml bottle houses a cleansing water that provides a removal of makeup and impurities that is quick (Within a minute!) and most importantly, gentle. And for the ladies who want things done with a few snaps of the fingers, you will be glad to know that no rinsing is required. (:

The FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water acts with the aid of the Micellar Technology. This technology rests on the powers of micelle, a type of molecule cluster. The micelle spheres split open upon application onto the skin, kidnap the impurities and close up... Much like a Venus Flytrap!

The cleansing water also contains Swiss Glacial Water. This water helps to purify and hydrate the skin. It is oil-free so you don't have any yucky, greasy feeling after using it. At the same time, it is so gentle that it doesn't strip your skin of its natural oils. There won't be any of that too-clean, too-tight feeling!

Mature ladies will like the fact that the cleansing water is packed with antioxidants to fight the evils of ageing. (: Aye, it will be good for me too! Where skincare is concerned, it is always good to start young.



The FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water comes in a white, plastic 120ml bottle. The cap pops out to reveal a nozzle which you can press to get the cleansing water out. There is no direct contact with the cleansing water so hygiene is well taken care of!



To use the FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water, all you have to do is wet a cotton pad and gentle swipe it across your face and neck. Use twice daily and no rinsing is needed!

Psst! Be careful not to let the cleansing water touch your eyes!



And now, for the test!

On my arm, from left to right, are

Bourjois' Healthy Mix Foundation,
K-Palette's 24H Real Lasting Eyeliner (Super Black),
K-Palette's 24H Real Lasting Eyepencil (Super Black),
Canmake's Powder Cheeks in PW18,
Shiseido's Perfect Rouge in RD 305 and
L'Oreal Paris' Glam Shine 6H in V5 Iredsistible.



Wet the cotton pad and swipe away!



As seen in the above photo, most of the makeup are removed. Only the liners remained. And this is what I experienced during my slightly-more-than-a-week of usage.

The FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water gets rid of face makeup easily with 2 cotton pads. However, where the liners and mascaras are concerned, it is rather difficult to remove them. This happens with most of my makeup removers though. My liners and mascaras are THAT resistant! Haha. But anyway, one thing that I do is to lightly lift my lashes with the cotton pad, rest it there for a while, before swiping it upwards.

And just like what Enavose says about the FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water, there isn't any too-tight, too-clean feeling after using it. My skin feels comfortable to be left alone till I cleanse my skin for my night skincare routine. (:

Right now, the FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water is retailing at a promotional price of $29 (Usual price is $45.).



As aforementioned, Enavose can be found at

Concept Store: Suntec City Mall, Tower 3, #02-079/081
Beauty Counter: Tangs, VivoCity Beauty Hall
Online: www.enavose.com (Free shipping for us! :D)

For those who like to win themselves a $145 Enavose hamper of the Glo Enzyme Powder Wash, Alphine Edelweiss Dew and Nutritive Hydrator, well, log on now to Facebook and tell Enavose why you want to win the FloraComfort Micellar Cleansing Water here! (:

Alrighty. I'm off to hit the sack now! Nights y'all and sweet dreams!

SWATCHES: Maybelline New York's New Babies!

The recent Maybelline New York event (Click here to read about it!) marked the launch of 4 new products; The Clear Smooth B.B White, the Magnum Volum' Express, the white Master Liner and the Jelly Glow Blush!

I'll be sharing some of my thoughts on these products, making some comparisons (Okay, just one for this entry. Heh.) and of course, all these will not be complete without swatches (Which is actually what this entry is for... I just decided to ramble a little. Heh.)! (:



First up, the Clear Smooth B.B White. Maybelline New York has 3 different types of B.B. creams. The first one that was the B.B Cream, followed by the Pure BB Mineral Mousse, which created quite a wave in the beauty blogosphere. I have tried both of these. The Maybelline New York's B.B Cream was just like your average B.B. cream. The Pure BB Mineral Mousse created a perfect airbrushed canvas but if you have dry skin, it is not for you.

As you can see I'm just alright with the brand's B.B. creams. Not disliking them but I'm not raving about them either. Whatever it is, B.B. creams are STILL B.B. creams and where they are concerned, they have my heart *grins*. So let's check out the spankin' brand new Clear Smooth B.B White!



The Clear Smooth B.B White comes in a small tube, just like the B.B Cream. It is palm-sized and will fit nicely into any small makeup pouches for quick touch-ups.

You twist the cap to reveal a nozzle from which you can squeeze the B.B. cream out. Hygiene is definitely well taken care of!



The Clear Smooth B.B White comes in two shades; 01 Light and 02 Natural. I was given the darker shade and for those who eschew B.B. creams because they are always so light, yay for you! :D

For those who want a gauge, this is lighter and brighter than Ginvera Green Tea's Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream SPF 30/ PA++. The Ginvera one is kinda like a dull brown, whereas the Maybelline one is a deeper beige (A tad orangey.). For me, if the colour doesn't seem like a good match, I try to balance things up with my powder. (:



There is a slight sheen to B.B. cream and it will probably give a dewy look. This doesn't dry to a matte finish. Dry skins can probably start rejoicing while I suggest normal skins to powder a little and oily skins to powder up!

And just in case you are interested, this washes off pretty easily with water (Though I still will use a makeup remover to ensure all traces of it is gone.).



The white Master Liner is the most interesting product, out of the 4. It is really cool because it is made specifically for the waterline, giving you the much coveted dolly look with just a few strokes!

I am not aware of any such products (Being made specifically for the waterline.) so I'd like to see how it fares on the much 'elusive (Where eyeliners are concerned.)' waterline! It seems like most of the Asian brands are going for the cute gyaru/ ulzzang look now!



The Master Liner comes in a pen form, with a cap which you pull off. You twist the upper body of it to reveal the stark white liner. There is no need for sharpening! Yay to no mess!!! :DDD

The only downside with such pencil liners is that you can't get the liner to be as sharp as you want though. But I guess this doesn't matter for this liner because it's going onto your waterline and you don't want to be hurting it with a sharp tip!



One thing you can do to ensure that the liner stays on your waterline for as long as it is possible is to dab dry your waterline with a cotton bud, apply the liner and then, pat a little white eyeshadow on top of it. (:



Now, let's do the water test and run it under the tap!



It barely budged under the running tap! Rubbing does take it away though. I'm glad that it won't make as much as a mess as black liners do (Think: Panda eyes.). The pen's pretty slim and light to carry around for touch-ups, if need be.



Testing on the skin and the waterline will certainly produce different results. I'll try it out for school next week and report back! :D



And now, for the Jelly Glow Blush! We have 4 shades here in Singapore. I read from somewhere that the Jelly Glow Blush blushers are supposed to be like the Dream Mousse Blush ones. I'm not quite sure about this. Anyway, more on this later...



This blushers are the cutest things ever! They are smaller than the size of your palms and the packaging isn't very pretty but it's practical!



You lift up the clasp and you see this cute little cushion! Haha. It's really cute! I like small things. Heh.



//EDIT: Oh gosh! The Jelly Glow Blush is supposed to resemble the Dream Bouncy Blush! Sorry for the mistake! :\ I'm gonna leave the swatches up anyway. Terribly sorry for the mix-up! Thanks cherubslips for pointing it out to me! (:

I thought I do a comparison with the Dream Mousse Blush since I have it. Packaging-wise, I prefer the Jelly Glow Blush's one. The Dream Mousse Blush comes in a really thick, heavy tub. I won't lug this around in my makeup pouch, for certain.



Please excuse how gross my Dream Mousse Blush looks. Mine is in the shade 20 Peach Satin. Both of them are completely different. The Dream Mousse Blush one is like soft marshmallow, whereas the Jelly Glow Blush feels waxy. And I think the latter skips the shimmers that the Dream Mousse is sprinkled generously with.



I don't quite like the Dream Mousse Blush (Click here to read my review.) because I think it emphasizes my pores.

Hopefully, the Jelly Glow Blush won't!



Under normal lighting.



Under sunlight.

Alrighty. Before I jet, I hope the swatches were helpful! If you have anything that you would like me to note when I'm testing out the products, please let me know. (: Thanks for reading!