Monday, February 20, 2012

Sunplay SPF 47 Powdery White Review

 


This product claims : 

  1. High & effective protection against UVA & UVB
  2. Japan whitening formulation, regular use helps lighten dark spots and enhances skin fairness
  3. Non greasy, light & smooth on skin
  4. Vitamin C & E to promote smooth & healthy skin and prevent premature aging
  5. Water-proof
  6. Non-comedogenic (does not clog pores)
Directions for use :
  • Shake well before use 
  • Apply evenly on face and body before sun exposure
Price : Maybe RM 15-20?

What Melissa likes about this product :
  1. As it claims to be, it's non greasy. It's good for oily skin. I've tried other brand's sunblock, they're kinda greasy and after 1-2 hours, my face kinda starts to become even more oily. 
  2. Light and smooth. It's like you didn't apply it. And it makes your skin kinda smooth to touch.
  3. Can use as a make up base. I love to use it before I put on any makeup. And it dries up fast, so foundation powder won't get stucked/clumped.
  4. Reduce redness on my skin after sun exposure. If I didn't apply any sunblock on my skin, I tend to get redness on my skin. After I use this product, my problem is completely solve.
  5. Economy. Only small amount is needed for my face and hands. 
  6. Mildly scented. Kinda smells like baby powder.
  7. Quite lasting. I only reapply it after 6 hours.
  8. Small sized bottle. Easy to carry it around.
What Melissa dislikes about this product : Nothing

Melissa's Rating : 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product : Definitely.


Monday, February 13, 2012

Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue EDP Review

Ingredients:Top Notes: lilac, linden blossom, dewy magnolia, mandarin and bergamot
Middle Notes: Bulgarian pink violet, ylang-ylang, jasmine, Indian tuberose, peach, carnation and nutmeg
Base Notes: Amber, Tibetan musk, sandalwood, iris and vanilla.
Form: Eau De Parfum (EDP)

Price: Rs. for 75 ml

Melissa's experience:
I bought this perfume last year and now it's only about 15-20 ml left in the bottle. I love the clean, fresh and classy scent. It's more suitable to wear for working or some classy dinner/party. It's a more adult scent, not the fruity and young scent.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Maybe..

Saturday, February 11, 2012

DKNY Red Delicious EDP Review

Ingredients: champagne, lychee, raspberry, apple, rose, amber, musk and vanilla.

Form: Eau De Parfum (EDP)

Price: Rs.3000++  for 100ml (I don't remember the exact price)

Melissa's experience:
I bought this perfume in Bangalore Airport. I always wanted to get the DKNY Be Delicious EDP (the green one) ,but when I sprayed this perfume on my body, I've fallen in love with it. It has a fruity and fresh smell (I'm a big fan of fruity scented perfume). It can lasts for half a day. It's suitable to wear for daytime and nightime (any formal or casual occasion)
Rating: 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Absolutely. And I'll try another DKNY fragrances.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Escada Into the Blue EDP Review


Ingredients: 
  • crumpled green leaves, fresh herbs, tagette, star fruit, peony, aquatic floral notes, water fruits, white cedar wood, musky cocktail, amber notes, wet woods
Form: Eau De Parfum (EDP)

Price: Rs. 2000++ for 30ml

Melissa's experience:
I bought it 3 years ago. And there's still a tiny bit left. It has a very fresh, summery and aqua-floral scent. And it's not too strong scent. Not too feminine, a bit "manly" / sporty kinda scent...But the only problem is the scent can't last for too long. 
 Rating: 3 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Hmm, I don't think so. Because it has little to no staying power...But I would like to try other perfume from Escada...

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

L'oreal Paris Smooth Intense Instant Smoothing Serum Review



This product claims:
  1. The texture and shine of your hair is instantly renewed.
  2. Immediately your hair feels smooth, silky and manageable
Directions for use:
  • Apply onto washed and dried or dry hair
  • Pour several drops of serum onto your palm (for longer hair, more serum may be required)
  • Rub hands together and distribute evenly along the length
Price: Rs. 240

What Melissa likes about this product:
  1. It makes my hair very smooth and silky instantly as the product claims to be.
  2. Helps me detangle my hair when I'm having a bad hair day.
  3. I only use it when I'm lazy to use hair conditioner. And it does a better work than hair conditioner. 
  4. It's affordable. I've tried L'oreal Professionnel Paris Liss Ultime serum, it's awesome, but it's kinda pricey.
  5. It's not making my hair look oily or shiny. My hair is already oily enough, I won't be needing a product which will make me look like I haven't been washing my hair for days.
  6. Pleasant but not too strong scent. 
  7. It doesn't make my hair sticky at all. 
What Melissa dislikes about this product:
  1. Sometime when I flip open the cap and pour the serum onto my palm, I tend to spill some on the floor. I wish it has a pump instead of a flip cap.
Melissa's Rating: 4 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Definitely


Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Nivea Essential Care Lip Balm Review



This product claims:
  • cares for your lips and protects them from moisture loss leaving them soft and smooth
Price: Rs. 90? 

What Melissa likes about this product:
  • No artificial taste or smell...
  • Very moisturizing...I love to use it whenever my lips are drying up and starting to crack..
  • Not tinted...
  • Non greasy
  • Doesn't sting my lips
  • Easy to carry around
  • Add shine to my lips
  • Cheap
What Melissa dislikes about this product:
  • It melts easily
  • Some of it will get stuck on the side of the tube...
Rating: 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Yes. In fact, I need to get a new one ASAP.


Monday, February 06, 2012

Pantene Pro-V Total Damage Care Intensive Treatment Review




This product claims:
  • Fight 7 signs of damaged hair - split ends, dry, rough, dull, weak, brittle and tangles.
Directions for use: 
  • Squeeze excess water from hair after shampooing. 
  • Apply liberally to hair, leave on for 3 minutes, then rinse off.
  • Use as often as needed
Price: Rs. 199

What Melissa likes about this product:
  1. It softens and detangles my hair.
  2. Only need to use it twice a week.
  3. Strong fragrant - makes my hair smells nice entire day.
  4. Easy to scoop out from the tub. And squeezing is required (That's why I kinda hate to use hair conditioner)
  5. Economy. It's cheaper as compared to other brands' hair mask in the market.
What Melissa dislikes about this product:
  1. As the "directions for use" said "apply liberally", I've to use large amount for each use. So the one tub only can last me for one month-ish.
  2. Need to wait more than 3 minutes to get the soft and silky effects. I normally apply it on my hair and do something else first, about 5-10 minutes later, I'll rinse it off.
  3. Makes me feel like my hair is unclean, sticky, so need to rinse my hair many times.
Melissa's rating: 4 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Sure. I'm a big fan of Pantene products.

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Dove Damage Therapy Intense Repair Shampoo Review






















This product claims:
  • Reconstructs hair deep inside and prevents split ends and breakage
  • Strengthens and nourishes hair from root to tip
Directions for use:
  • Apply to wet hair, lather and rinse.
  • For better results, apply twice and use daily with Dove Intense Repair Conditioner and use weekly with Dove Intense Repair Overnight Treatment.
Price: Rs. 210 (with free Dove Intense Repair Conditioner)

What Melissa likes about this product:
  1. Sometimes I only use the shampoo if I'm in a hurry, it makes my hair very smooth and silky.
  2. Pleasant smell. Love it.
  3. No need to leave it on for long time. Normally I just lather and rinse.
  4. Economy. It lasts for a few months.
What Melissa dislikes about this product: Nothing I dislikes about this product.

Melissa's rating: 5 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: Definitely

Friday, February 03, 2012

Lush's No Drought Dry Shampoo Review



This product claims:
  • Your hair will be left fresh, fragrant and non-greasy
Directions for use:
  • Put directly into the hair on onto your hands and work through.
  • Then a quick brush out to make sure you get any loose excess powder away.
Price: Rs. 760

What Melissa likes about this product:
  1. Fragrant - Fresh lemony scent
  2. It absorbs the oil from my greasy hair and makes my hair look less shiny (oily shine)
  3. Help me a lot when I forgot to wash my hair at night and I'm in a hurry the next morning.
  4. Quite lasting. I put it onto my hair in the afternoon, and my hair still look fine at night
  5. Only need to use a small amount to get the effect.
What Melissa dislikes about this product:
  1. Quite pricey. I would rather buy a normal shampoo than dry shampoo. 
  2. Most of the powder sticks to my palm instead of onto my hair.
  3. Difficult to dispense the powder.
Melissa's Rating: 3 out of 5

Will Melissa repurchase this product: May be

Thursday, February 02, 2012

My First Post

New post coming soon..

It'll be about review of beauty products...

But now, I need to M.I.A. for 2 weeks...