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PROFILE
The name is Himeko. I love hello kitty, chopper and all things pink. Anything you need to enquire me about, drop me a mail at missyhimeko@yahoo.co.jp
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2015.03.31 Tuesday
スポンサーサイト
author : スポンサードリンク
category : -
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2012.04.30 Monday
because mobile updates are awesome
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : バニラの日
blogging from my mobile again. just wanted to share 2 pictures I took and edited with my phone which I really adore! ^ I don't know why but I really love this! IT'S LOVE, I TELL YOU! and this was taken earlier after I ran for an hour. Used a few apps and it turned out quite nice (cos my face is not inside, ignore the boobs thanks) ^ trying to act artistic in editing photos. okay, off to bed. お休み! xoxoHimeko
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2012.04.28 Saturday
You know...
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : バニラの日
Photoshop is really fun to experiment with when you have the time. There are tons of tools that you probably never even looked at them before but they make your photos super awesome! Anyway, just keeping the updates going. I don't really have time to post a lengthy one so here's a picture.
or two.
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.27 Friday
[Sponsored] Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : Hada Labo
This product that I am going to show you is definitely going to get lots of love!
No, I'm not for sale, kekeke. [I don't think anyone will purchase anyway!] Digressing, pfft. Anyway, when I first saw this product on the shelves, I was so tempted to grab one right away! Only reason why I didn't - I just bought a brand new tube of sunblock from another brand.
That's right, I'm talking about the new Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Milk [SGD $19.90/38ml]!
The moment I saw this from Hada Labo, I thought that I MUST get it. Hada Labo is the only brand that remain constant in my skincare regime over the last 2 years so that speaks a lot about my confidence in this Japanese brand!
With SPF 50, you can be assured of protection from the harmful UVA and UVB rays. What's more, it is a 3-in-1 product; meaning to say, it serves as/for:
1. Make up Base [Did you know that some sunblock/ sunscreen can actually serve as makeup base?] 2. UV Protection [the SPF] 3. Hydrating [I'm sure you can tell since it has Super Hyaluronic Acid!]
Do these Japanese words look intimidating?
Fret not, all the information you will ever need have been translated to English at the back of the packaging.
Time to test the product; does it live up to my expectations, given my previous experiences with various Hada Labo products? Firstly, shake the bottle!
It's a habit for me to smell products ^^;; No worries, I didn't smell anything at all.
I'm sorry this picture is out of focus, I didn't realise it ): Anyway, dispense a little~
Rub it all over! Do you know that this product is free of colourant, Alcohol, Mineral Oil and Fragrance?
It gets absorbed very quickly, leaving no white residue whatsoever! [full review below]
Comparing left [with product] and right [without product] hands, see how there is no distinct difference even after application? [Some sunblock tend to make your skin look olier/ white after application]
After a few days of using, I'm ready to tell you what I think!
Visual Easy Rating for Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing UV Milk:
Manufacturing Country: Japan
Product Weight: 38ml Product Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxcinnamate, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl, Dimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates/ Dimethicone Copolymer, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Triethoxysilylethyl Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Hexyl Dimethicone, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Product Texture: Fluid
Scent: 0/10 - Honestly, I cannot detect any hint of smell at all. Packaging: 8.5/10 - The packagings of Hada labo products are always very
simple; no frills and I love it. Size is just right too, able to put it into make up pouch without hassle. Absorption: 9/10 - It took a minute or so before it was completely absorbed
into my skin. After absorption, my face is not left looking oily or white; completely the same as before application. No sticky/ tacky feeling on face either. Lasting Power : 9/10 - SPF 50 is just right for someone like me who is
extremely lazy to re-apply. I will feel insecure if any thing lower [E.g. SPF 30] or over powering if anything above [E.g. SPF 80] since I am not going to be spending the whole day under the sun.
Moisturize : 8.5/10 - I'm sure we all know the use of hyaluronic acid by now; that being said, I do see an improvement in my face's moisture level as I will tend to peel a little later [I'm on some meds that caused my skin to peel, usually they start peeling/ show flakes after about 2-3 hours; I see that this is extended to about 4 hours instead when I use this UV Milk]
Availability: 8.5/10 - Hada Labo products might be available in many places now but do note that for this UV Milk, it is exclusively found in Watsons only. That does not mean it's hard to find; Watsons has so many stores in Singapore, it's hard to miss one! Price: 7/10 - At SGD $19.90, the price might be an initial setback for many as
there are many competitor brands selling at a lower price. However, taking into consideration how long a tube can actually last you, I do find that it is still relatively inexpensive.
Repurchase: Most definitely. I can see myself converting to this from now on! Overall Rating: 8.75/10
I'm glad that this product certainly lived up to my expectations! All that hype was not for nought! I had to take points off as it is not water proof =/ But then, it's water based so I'm not complaining! promotions [sample redemptions too]
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.26 Thursday
[Sponsored] Amethystory Beautiful Skin Search 2012
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : Amethystory
ほほほ!Remember my post about Amethystory when it was first launched about 6 months ago? [I've hyper-linked it so take a read if you don't!] I've received the same products from Amethystory via TheSampleStore again!
Refresh your memory a little? First step to clean and beautiful skin is definitely cleansing; use Amethystory Mineral Bubble Facial Wash [SGD $14.90/160ml] ^ I really like the scent of this bubble wash! I've finished my bottle some time ago so I am really glad to receive another one! It cleans well without stripping my skin of it's moisture; definitely recommend this! The pump mechanism dispenses the product in the form of foam; foam can better cleanse your face as it is able to penetrate deeper into your skin!
After cleansing, dry your face and prepare to exfoliate with the Amethystory Mineral Gel [SGD $24.90/150ml]. ^ I'm very lazy when it comes to exfoliating my skin [*hides in shame*] I'm about 4/5 done with the previous bottle they sent me so this new bottle arrived at the right time too! I like it when I see all the dead skin gathering [albeit gross but...] and see how my skin glow after rinsing my face with water! Definitely recommend this as it exfoliates well; do take note that the product is quite runny so dispense with care!
Note: I know it can be quite addictive to rub those little dead skin off and feel exceptionally clean, but try to do this just twice a week; we don't want to over exfoliate! Just exfoliate at the right intervals to ensure better absorption of our skincare products.
Next, apply some Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer [SGD $19.90/150ml] ^ You will be surprised how long a bottle last you! I know we are supposed to take care of our neck area too but like I said, lazy girl here, therefore I only apply it on my face and after 6 months, I still have over half a bottle left! [That's why the new bottle in the picture is still unopened] Of course, I haven't been faithfully applying it twice daily too, but still, I can safely estimate a bottle will last you at least 3 months! I'm not entirely sure how toners should work but it does not break me out and it gets absorbed fairly quick [a little over a minute] so I have no complains for this product.
Now, why am I talking about these products again? That's because 6 months down from when Amethystory first launched, it is now searching for someone to be their "face" of the brand! That's right, you have the chance of fronting their brand! [Imagine, your face will be EVERYWHERE!]
As stated above, if you think you have what it takes, send in your particulars [Name, Age, Contact No. & Email, Short description of yourself, 1 close up front view and 1 full length photo] to amethystorysg@gmail.com If you think you have a friend with beautiful skin and deserve a shot at this, you can send in her particulars too! [Do note that participant must be between 18 - 25 years old] You can head over to their Facebook Page for more information, and vote for
Do you have what it takes to be the face of Amethystory?
Send in your particulars now!
[psst, if you are in Orchard on the 28th of April [Saturday], Amethystory will be handing out samples from 1.30 - 5.30pm!]
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.25 Wednesday
Selling unused boxes of eyelashes from Japan [Fairylash, Jewerich, Eye Labo, Eyemazing x Zipper, EYE<3MAMA]
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : チョコレートの日
I'm sorry guys. If you've seen my facebook page, I mentioned that I will be taking pictures when I am free but unfortunately, I will not be free for the next 2-3 weeks to do that so I am going to give you guys the official websites for the eyelashes that I am selling, do let me know if you are interested to purchase. First pay, first serve. I accept UOB, POSB/DBS and OCBC transfers. Fancy any, drop me an email at mizuki.himeko@yahoo.com.sg with the brand name and model name/ number you are interested in or a screenshot/ picture of the box of lash you want or the URL. I will try my best to reply within 24 hours. All prices listed are in SGD and are BRAND NEW [unless otherwise stated] Postage fee will be advised.
Click on the brand name to redirect yourselves to their webpage.
I have a box each of every single design [total 24 boxes] Navigate by clicking on the titles below the header "Line-up"
Actually I only have 23 out of 24 and out of the 23 boxes, I've used 1 box of the lower lash but if you are interested in any, just drop me a mail with either the picture from their website or model number and I will check if I have it/ if I've used any from that particular box before.
Somewhere on the bottom left of the huge picture, you can see the words "全10種", beside are the little icons of the 10 boxes; just click on whichever you want to see. I am only selling AYAMO Type A/B, SETO, UNA and Midori. [I've used a pair from AMO Type A/B, Fumiko & Shitama!!, so if you are interested, each box will only contain 2 pairs and will cost SGD $18]
Just scroll down, you will see the different types [total of 6] I have all 6 boxes.
Scroll all the way down to the pictures with 2 pairs per pack and 1 heart shaped case. I have a total of 8 boxes; 4 from the first and 4 from the 2nd series.
Selling Number 1 - 7.
Besides these eyelashes, I am also selling this baseball jacket, brand new, at SGD $25. The one the model is wearing. [I saw some blogshops selling this at SGD $30!]
Proenza Schouler PS1 Inspired Shoulder Bag in Brown [SGD $28] I saw some blogshops selling this at $34! Can fit A4, I have it in black and white as well and use them very often!
Liz Lisa Inspired Pink Knitted Bag [SGD $20] Able to fit A4 [in fact, can put quite a lot of things! I am using the brown one.]
Balenciaga Inspired Black Clutch [SGD $15]
That's all~ Should you be unable to mail to mizuki.himeko@yahoo.com.sg , do try mizukihimeko@gmail.com
Thank you ^.^ sorry for the MIA, I'm really busy and out everyday to study alone! Less than a week away from my exams, hope you guys can understand (:
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.22 Sunday
a picture a day
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : バニラの日
keeps the doctor and not you away I hope! 今一人でスターバックスに朝ご飯を食べますよ〜 皆、一緒に頑張りましょう? p(^_^)q 勉強する!あたし絶対できる! xoxo ヒメコ
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2012.04.19 Thursday
[Sponsored] CandyDoll Spring 2012 Lip Gloss in Cotton Candy 「キャンディドールリップグロス コットンキャンディ」
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : Candy Doll
As I've mentioned in the previous entry, [Thanks to M.O.S.S (S) Pte Ltd, the sole exclusive distributor in Singapore for CandyDoll]
These CandyDoll Lip Glosses in Juicy Cherry and Cotton Candy are available exclusively at 50 Watsons Store island wide.
Since I've already talked about the on in Juicy Cherry yesterday,
It's time for Cotton Candy shade today!
Try telling me you don't need a sweet pink gloss after looking at this. Try.
Every girl ought to have a sweet pinkish gloss!
Product Shot
They recommend using Ramune Pink Lipstick with the Cotton Candy Shade: ^Upper lip without products, lower lip with CandyDoll Ramune Pink Lipstick followed by Cotton Candy Lip Gloss.
Here's another shot with just Cotton Candy on my lips without any lipstick. ^Upper lip with no product, lower lip with just Cotton Candy Lip Gloss.
The pink is just too sweet!
Visual Easy Rating for CandyDoll Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry 「キャンディドールリップグロス コットンキャンディ」:
Manufacturing Country: Japan
Product Weight: TBAProduct Ingredients:Hydrogenated Polyisobuten. Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Microcristallina Cera, Tocopherol, Simethicone, CI 15850. C1 73360, Sodium Hyaluronate Product Texture: Mildly Sticky
Scent: 1/10 - Likewise, no scent at all. [Sorry if you were hoping for sweet Cotton candy smell or taste!] Packaging: 8.5/10 - The packaging remained simple; though it's just stripes
on the applicator side of the tube, it actually gives it that little extra touch that makes its overall tad bit girl-ier. Pigmentation: 6.5/10 - Like the Juicy Cherry, it is not that intense but do bear
in mind that this is a lip gloss, not lip stain; therefore, don't expect it to be that prominent. It is more geared towards helping to enhance colours. When used over the Ramune Pink Lipstick, it looks unbearably sweet *insert squeal here* Lasting Power : 7/10 - They stayed for a considerable amount of time [about
4 hours during my stay at coffee bean before I felt the need to touch up, no it was a different coffee bean from when I tasted the Juicy Cherry >.> ]
Moisturize : 8.5/10 - I'm glad the formula remained awesome when it comes to the moisturizing part.
Availability: 8.5/10 - As aforementioned, these are available in 50 Watsons Store Island Wide! How can you miss a Watsons store? It's everywhere! Price: 7/10 - I am not too sure about the price though, I think it's around
SGD $25.90 in Watsons [correct me if I'm wrong] It might seem a tad bit pricey for a lip gloss but then again, I always don't mind paying that little bit more for products from Japan so it's not a huge issue for me.
Repurchase: Yes. I have always preferred CandyDoll Gloss over other brands and let's face it, we all need a pink gloss. I rather spend a little more on a Japan produced [on top of it, by Tsu-chan] lip gloss in that case. Overall Rating: 8/10
There you have it, the other colour from CandyDoll's Spring 2012 release! Previously, I used their Strawberry Milk as my main pink gloss but I find myself searching for this more now instead!
page as they have constant updates/ promotions to pamper you lovely ladies!
Also, if you have always been curious to try out the CandyDoll Base Products [Makeup Base, Liquid Foundation, Powder Foundation], here's your chance! Drop an email to marketing@moss.com.sg with the subject "Himeko"and provide your Name, Mobile Number and Mailing Address and they will get back to you ASAP.
Stay tuned for my CandyDoll Base Regime soon!
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.18 Wednesday
[Sponsored] CandyDoll Spring 2012 Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry 「キャンディドールリップグロス ジュシ―チェリー」
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : Candy Doll
[Thanks to M.O.S.S (S) Pte Ltd, the sole exclusive distributor in Singapore for CandyDoll]
That's right! They are CandyDoll Spring 2012 Releases! The CandyDoll Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry and Cotton Candy, available exclusively at 50 Watsons Store island wide!
Today I will be reviewing the one in Juicy Cherry 「ジュシ―チェリー」
I sure hope you are as excited as I was! The moment I saw these in the magazine, I was like "OKAY, MUST GET THEM!"
Product Shot
They recommend using Apricot Beige Lipstick with this shade of gloss but I only had the Vanilla Beige Lipstick so here's how Juicy Cherry looked on top of Vanilla Beige Lipstick: ^Upper lip without products, bottom lip with Vanilla Beige Lipstick from Candy Doll followed by Juicy Cherry Lip Gloss from CandyDoll.
Here's another shot with just Juicy Cherry on my lips without any lipstick. ^Upper lip with no product, lower lip with just Juicy Cherry.
Pretty or what~ Initially, I was mistaken and used Ramune Pink Lipstick with Juicy Cherry, so the colour turned out to be more pinkish than red. Those photos taken with the lip gloss itself [me dressed in the black & white knitwear] have my lips in that combination, thus they look pinkish~ But nonetheless, I did realise that the pink that turned out from my little "blunder" from misreading their recommendations looks pretty neat too! ^Lips with CandyDoll Ramune Pink Lipstick and Juicy Cherry Lip Gloss
Visual Easy Rating for CandyDoll Lip Gloss in Juicy Cherry 「キャンディドールリップグロス ジュシ―チェリー」:
Manufacturing Country: Japan
Product Weight: TBA
Product Ingredients:Hydrogenated Polyisobuten. Diisostearyl Malate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Microcristallina Cera, Tocopherol, Simethicone, CI 15850. C1 73360, Sodium Hyaluronate Product Texture: Mildly Sticky
Scent: 1/10 - I'm pretty sure I did not detect any smell [unless something is wrong with my nose] Packaging: 8.5/10 - The packaging remained simple; though it's just stripes
on the applicator side of the tube, it actually gives it that little extra touch that makes its overall tad bit girl-ier. Pigmentation: 6.5/10 - While it looked very red in the tube, when used on the
lips, it did not turn out that intense [Evident from the photo where I used it directly on my lower lip] . Not much of a surprise, considering how the gloss is pretty light [formula-wise]. It is, after all, a lip gloss, not lip stain. It does stand out more when used with the nude coloured lipstick [Vanilla Beige, in this case] Lasting Power : 7/10 - They stayed for a considerable amount of time [about
4 hours during my stay at coffee bean before I felt the need to touch up]
Moisturize : 8.5/10 - I've always loved this part about CandyDoll Lip Gloss! They don't make my lips feel dry or anything like that; I like going over my lip balm with them.
Availability: 8.5/10 - As aforementioned, these are available in 50 Watsons Store Island Wide! How can you miss a Watsons store? It's everywhere! Price: 7/10 - I am not too sure about the price though, I think it's around
SGD $25.90 in Watsons [correct me if I'm wrong] It might seem a tad bit pricey for a lip gloss but then again, I always don't mind paying that little bit more for products from Japan so it's not a huge issue for me.
Repurchase: Yes. I have always preferred CandyDoll Gloss over other brands, this colour is pretty easy to work with [since it's not as red as it seemed in the tube] and helps to enhance the natural lip colour's red tones. Overall Rating: 8/10
Super in love with it [yes, party because it's from Tsu-chan ^^;;] I have yet to try using this gloss with red lipstick but I'm pretty psyched about doing that~ After all, bold red lips are what's hot this year.
page as they have constant updates/ promotions to pamper you lovely ladies!
Also, if you have always been curious to try out the CandyDoll Base Products [Makeup Base, Liquid Foundation, Powder Foundation], here's your chance! Drop an email to marketing@moss.com.sg with the subject "Himeko"and provide your Name, Mobile Number and Mailing Address and they will get back to you ASAP.
I will blog about their Cotton Candy Shade next and my CandyDoll Base Regime after that so stay tuned! xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.14 Saturday
March Favourites
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : チョコレートの日
Video for you!
xoxo
Himeko
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2012.04.13 Friday
Since I failed to upload my video...
author : ❤ 美月姫子
category : バニラの日
So yea, my video is not uploading... More pic spam from the last batch, shall we? *hides in shame* I swear, I have good reviews coming up for you very soon (:
I need someone to go on a Korea trip which involves lots of photo taking in coffee houses with me.
Korea...
I think I only wore this pair of megane once ever since I bought it last year.
See, I'm putting a bit more effort in editing photos.
Since the ring light eliminates quite a bit of touching up.
Not the best splurge, but still happy with it.
Nose, Y U NO smaller?
I think I lost my marbles when I took this shot.
ごめんね〜
My cute cute Arale hat ^^
Okay, last one. I will still keep on trying to upload my March Favourites video!
xoxo
Himeko
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