[Review] Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Eye Pencil (Nude & Bronze)

Hello everyone!

I have a new review for you on the super hyped Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Liners. It was about time for me to try them, because You Tube was literally full of bloggers recommending them. Truth is I purchased them some months ago while I was in UK, and I have no idea why I didn't review them earlier. Anyways, moving right along.

So I the claims were that these are super smooth and waterproof. I like super smooth pencils, I mean who doesn't? Eyelids are sensitive so we have to take care of them. I picked these two bad boys at Superdrug, since they were on a really good sale, buy one get one 50% off. If I remember correctly, each retailed for 3.99£ ( ~5euros) so I scored a pretty good deal with this offer.

I picked these colors for two reasons specifically: 1) The color Nude is probably the number one pencil for the inner under rim as it is not as harsh as a white liner. All the youtubers mentioned that it makes you look awake without looking fake or like a creepy doll because it immitates the color of the skin. So I was curious. 2) I believe that we all need a good soft brown pencil for day looks because even though I love me some black winged eyeliner it can look a bit harsh in the mornings. I also discovered that brown liners work fantastically with pinkish eyeshadows.

Unfortunately, I didn't like the Nude color that much. I think it is great for those that really want to look awake, but since I used this, I learnt that my eyes are big enough on their own and I don't need any such product for my under inner rim to make them pop. I stopped using the pencil simply because it doesn't meet my needs. Nonetheless, I think a lot of you will like it, especially if til now you used white pencils for your under waterline. As you see the color is very similar to my skin tone so it looks a lot more natural. It has a slight pinkish tone to it, so sometimes I use it as a concealer if I happen to have any eye circles (which is rare). Just for the record it applies smoothly and it holds ok on the waterline, even though I expected more from a waterproof product.

I have to say that I fully enjoy the Bronze shade. It's a lovely warm chocolat-y shade with the tiniest amount of shimmer in it, which honestly doesn't even show on the eyelid, and some golden "veins" when u turn towards the sun. It is definitely smooth and it spreads easily and effortlessly on my eyelid. It takes effort to smudge after it sets and it hasn't moved on my eyes. What I don't like though, is that it is a little bit sheer for my tastes. I know that I have to apply again and again on my eyes for it to pop. Not because I use dark shades, on the contrary I use only light shades on my eyes. I have fairly big and round eyes, so I need my liner to be pigmented enough to make my eyes stand out the way I draw them. In the picture I had to do the same for you to able to see the color. I don't know if it was a bad batch or this is the way all these pencils are, I just expected some more pigmentation. Other than that, this color is absolutely gorgeous for morning makeup, especially if you are still in school or you don't like dark colours. It gives a really natural finish and I love it. If you don't mind reapplying it till you get the desired pigmentation then give it a try. 

All in all, I wouldrecommend these pencils, under the conditions I have already mentioned. If you happen to find them on sale or offer grab one or too, I mean a black and a brown pencil are staples on everyone's makeup bags so why not? If I have the chance I will try a black and maybe repurchase the bronze one.

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[Extended Review] Mizon Multi Function Formula Snail Line (Cream, Eye Cream, Intensive Ampoule)

Hello everyone!

Today I will reviewing the multi requested Mizon Snail line, which apparently is my favorite! I really don't know why it took me so long to review it. Anyway, I won't waste time blabbering, let's move onto the review.

First of all I'd like to mention that Idon't fully use the whole line. That is, I "steal" my mom's cream occassionally (2-3 times a week) but I use the ampoule everyday and since some months ago the eye cream too. No worries though, cause even so, I have used the whole line for several months and I believe that my arguments and my conclusions are valid. For those of you who are new to Korean skincare, Mizon is a very famous skincare brand, its most famous bestseller being this snail repair line. I trust this brand having used a lot of their products so when my mom asked for something lightweight but still effective on wrinkes and other skin problems I thought this might be suitable for her.

The line consists of the cleanser (which I have never tried), the all in one snail repair cream and eye cream, the ampoule, the BB cream (which I never tried cause I have heard it has a weird yellow undertone) and the snail recovery gel cream.

The Snail Repair Snail Ampoule is my favorite product from the line. It comes in a glass container of 30ml with a dropper. The package is really sturdy, but it's glass, so be sure to take extra care of it if you travel with it. Its price can very depending the place you buy it from, but I always purchase for 9.50-10euros max. (13-14$) from beautynetkorea.com or ebay. As you can see it is a really inexpensive serum and it definitelly worths its price.
This is the only product of the line I use every night no matter what, and it has really helped my skin. I had severe acne which retreated thanks to this serum. It has a thick slimy concistency and it contains 80% of snail secretion. It smells like nothing in particular and it is easily absorbed. All you need is 2-3 drops since it is a concetrated product and you are good to go.
I have noticed huge difference on my skin since I started using this. First of all my skin is bright and moisturized (not that ever had dry skin issues, but it's definitelly a feeling which is irrelevant with just being oily). It accelerated the healing process of active acne and post-acne hyperpigmentation. It is lightweight but yet hydrating. I also noticed that when I woke up my skin was supple and pinchable (no idea if this is a valid argument, but if felt like the skin was more bouncy anyways).
My mom also noticed a massive difference on her skin as well. She said that the skin felt more moisturized and healthy, her fine lines were corrected to a good point and to be honest, I saw the difference too. She has nice skin anyways, but now it got more "alive" and hydrated than before.
I do not use to rave about beauty products, but I can't stress how good this one is. I think you should definitelly at least try it for yourself and feel and see the difference on your skin. It is really inexpensive, so It is a great deal if you are on a budget but you still value your skin's health.

The All In One Snail Repair Cream is really nice as well. It comes in a huge glass jar of 75ml which retails for 12-13euros (17.50-19$) or even less sometimes if you can spot a good offer or sale on ebay and pretty much all the korean e-shops.
It is a nice lightweight cream, it looks thick and light at the same time and forms peaks like marengue xD It doesn't have any smell and it spreads really nicely on the skin. It absorbs very fast and it leaves the skin very hydrated without making it oily at all. I have used it as an underneath-makeup-cream and it worked wonderfully (although this was just an experiment, it's a shame to waste such a nice cream for makeup base).
Like the ampoule, this helps with acne a lot as it contains 92% snail mucin. In synergy with the ampoule, it works wonders. When I happen to use these two products together, I wake up with such a nice skin, even though I have no severe problems in general. My mom also adores this cream, and she has recommended it to my grandma as well. They both like that it absorbs super fast and it doesn't make their skin oily. They also appreciate the nice results, especially the moisturization since the older one gets the drier the skin gets usually. They both stated that the fine lines improved by a lot.

 As far as I am concerned I would recommend this as an intensive night treatment. You will really wake up with a new face the next day, and the good thing is that the results will almost be immediate.

The eye cream also comes in a glass jar of 25ml (which is a lot for an eye cream) and retails for 9.50-12euros (12.50-15$). It usually comes as an offer with the cream above for a lil less money. This cream will last you for centuries, simply because you don't have to use a lot. It has a thick, yet lightweight concistency, but you only need a little bit of it. It is super hydrating, so those of you with dry eye area will definitelly love it. I have certainly seen improvement on my undereye fine lines. I smile a lot and I have many fine lines under my eyes, which annoy me especially because bb creams tend to gather there if they are a bit drier. Since I started using this cream (now I use it everyday) I have seen an improvement in my fine lines, although I know they will never go away. I feel my eyes hydrated and nice, even though I have never experienced dryness there. It is super moisturizing, yet it doesn't give that heavy effect that some rich eye creams tend to give. That's why I would recommend it to everyone, regardless of age, even though it would be more suitable to those of you with dry eye area or a lot of wrinkles and fine lines.

 Lately I have discovered that this cream also comes in a tube type with 15ml for 5euros (7$). Perfect for travelling and easy to handle. As far as I have seen, I can only find it on ebay.

Having said all the above, I can name this line my ultimate favorite. Not only is it budget friendly, but also worths its money and actually works. I would definitelly recommend it to everyone, since it covers a wide range of trouble healing; acne, hyperpigmentation, dryness, fine lines, brightening etc. Even if you don't have enough money for everything, I think you should definitelly invest on the ampoule at least because it's the most amazing product I have ever encountered. I don't like raving about products, in case they don't work for you, but I have seen so many impressive reviews about this line, that I am convinced that more people should try it. I don't think it gets hyped enough. I believe it would make a really nice gift for your mom or even yourself, since all ages can use it. For me this is the ultimate weapon against acne, and it is definitelly the one that cleared my face off of the nasty monsters I had a year ago. I really hope you will give this line a go :)

I hope I have covered everything! For any questions or to share your own experiences don't hesitate to leave a comment down below ^__^

[Review] Reelle Whitening Cream

Hello my beautiful readers!

Today I have for you a review on the last product of the Reelle line, which was sent to me a month ago or so, the whitening cream. I have to say that this cream was my favourite! I use it as the last step of my night routine after the Cleansing Gel and the Anti-acne Cream.

Reelle is a french skin care brand specialized in using high percentage of 100% pure snail extract. The brand has its own snail farms in Thailand and they use the purest and most gerntle methods during the extraction (as I learn they don't kill the snails during the process, like some other companies). The snails are also fed with Aloe Vera, which means that all the nutrients and benefits of the plant can be found in the snails' slime. Impressive :D

The packaging is the same as for all the other creams, sturdy carton box with clean and elegant look to it. The container itself looks like a precious stome, and this cream has a white gem-like lid. It is made of thick, sturdy plastic, so no worries if it happens to fall accidentally. It looks like glass though, and I am in love with it. Definitely not travel friendly packaging, but it makes me feel like princess!

The container holds 20ml, which is actually my only complain. It might be an intensive treatment cream, so you won't actually slather it like crazy on your face, but still I think that a 30ml prouct would justify its price better. This one costs 33euros (~45$).

It smells just like all the other Reelle products, very pleasant. This one has a white colour and the concistency is thick and buttery. I would say it is thicker than the Anti-acne Cream. I was kinda hesitant to try it at first because of that, but I suppose this was a really silly fear. It is very thick yet it absorbs super fast, even though I have combo/oily skin. I admit it left my face a little more moisturized than what I was used to, but I can endure that if it was going to lighten my hyperpigmentation. I have to say that it did left my skin moisturized, bouncy and supple. It  is definitely a quality product, I feel like I walk out of a spa every time I use this line in general.

It contains 5% of pure snail extract which is antimicrobial and antibacterial and natural neroli fragrance which is:

*Non toxic
*Hypoallergenic
*Non phototoxic
*Non photosensitive

So for those of you that are sensitive to fragrances, there is nothing to worry about in this case. The ingredients' list is small.

My biggest problem for the past 2 years is not acne any more, since I have atually beaten this beast down, but hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation is when the melanin around the pimple gathers in high percentages on a specific spot and remains for a long time even after the blemish has retreat. I have a lot of hyperpigmentation even from spots I had 2 years ago which makes me look like I still have acne.

Whitening creams, unlike what many people think because of the "whitening" term, are not meant to lighten your skin tone. That is, it won't make you look like snow white if your skin is not as fair. Nor will it bleach your skin, or anything of the sort. Whitening creams were created to fight against hyperpigmentation. There is an ingredient in the list called "Pinus palustris bark extract" which actually is the key to the lightening effect. It contains Tyrosinase Inhibitors which work by blocking or sedating the production of melanin which causes the dark spot effect. It also contains arbutin which is known for its lightening effects.

I use this cream only at night as the last step of my skin care routine. Reelle warns that excessive use of the products (e.g more than 2-3 times per day) can cause breakouts, so I use the whole line only at night so my skin can heal and regenerate faster and better while I sleep. It didn't break me out and it actually works! I am so thrilled about this cream, because at last I see that my skin is getting more clear. I have less hyperpigmentation on one of my cheeks and there I saw the biggest difference. I had to be patient because miracles can't happen during one night, but I am glad I did. My cheeks look more clear, even though the darker spots aren't going away soon. I can see that almost all of the dark spots I had are lightened, some of them started fading a lot, and soon I suppose I will have only a very few to none. I am usually suspicious as far as the results of products is concerned, but this one does simply what it says. I have tried many creams with whitening effects, but so far this is the only one that worked for me. Plus it is super natural and it is gentle on my skin.

I would totally recommend this to anyone who suffers from hyperpigmentation, either you have oily, combo or dry skin. This is a very specific treatment cream, so if you think that your skin is dull and it needs to be lightened this is not what the product does. If you have residual acne and dark spots then you should try this cream. I know it's kinda pricey, but if you aren't on a budget and you want to try something new and effective you can invest on a cream like that. Truth is you don't need a ton of product, but still I hope they upgrade the capacity of the jar. You also need to be very patient, because the time it takes for the spots to be lightened can vary due to many factors. We don't all have the same skin, so we won't all need the same time to see results. 

In case you are interested you can buy Reelle products from the following link with 30% off your first order and worldwide free shipping! :)

 http://www.reelle-skincare.net/#cosmeticreviewer

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[Review] Reelle Anti-Acne Cream

Hello my beautiful readers!

It's officially summer for most of us, so I hope you are all having a great time and enjoying yourselves! Today I have a review for you, from the same company that was kind enough to send me their products to try out Reelle. This is my current second step in my night routine after the Cleansing Gel , the anti-acne cream.

Reelle is a French skin care brand specialized in using high percentage of 100% pure snail extract. The brand has its own snail farms in Thailand (from where they sent me the products). They use the purest and most gentle methods during the extraction (as I learn they do not kill the snails during the process, like other companies do) and the snails are fed with Aloe Vera, which means that all the benefits of the plant can be found in the snail slime. Pretty nice, huh? Now let's move on to the review ^^

Again, the packaging is just amazing. I even kept the box so far because it's so elegant and beautiful to look at, even if packaging in products means nothing to you in general. The container itself is of best quality. Sturdy, thick plastic with a big, plastic, gem-shaped lid. If I hadn't put my hands on it I would think it was glass. But it's made of plastic which means it won't break if you happen to throw it or it falls by accident. Nice touch there Reelle! By the way, each cream has its own different lid color: the anti-acne cream has a nice wine-burgundy gem on it. 

It comes with a second lid-film which makes it even more hygienic. For those of you that are germaphobic, it doesn't come with a spatula, but I never thought that spatulas are of use anyways, since your fingers are obviously clean after cleaning your face and you are about to apply your creams. 

The container holds 20 ml of cream, which actually was my only complain. I mean, the cream retails for 30 euros (~40$) so I would have expected a tad more product in there. It's not like you gonna slap it in big amounts anyways since it is an intensive treatment cream, but still I was expecting maybe 30ml of product. It would be a lot better.

It smells really nice though. It has a pale yellowy hue and the concistency is buttery, thick but kinda like a mousse at the same time. At first I was disappointed because my skin tends to get really oily (especially now that it is summer) so I try to avoid thick creams on my face. I was surprised though because as soon as I applied it on my face it felt a lot lighter and it absorbed immediatelly. And when I say immediatelly I mean it! It left my skin very moisturized, but not sticky or oily. More like...supple and bouncy. And I really like that.

It contains 5% of pure snail extract and has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties which help with a lot of skin problems as well as acne. As you can see the list of the ingredients below is again small. Nothing suspicious there and nothing hidden. It actually contains fragrance, but this is actually natural neroli fragrance which according to Reelle is:

*All natural
*Non Toxic
*Hypoallergenic
*Non phototoxic
*Non photosensitive

So no worries about it :)

I use this cream only at night after using my cleansing gel. Reelle warns that excessive use of the products (e.g more than two times per day) can actually cause breakouts. And since this cream is a little heavy for underneath makeup or for the morning, I use it only at night so that my skin can regenerate faster and better while I sleep. It didn't break me out of course, in fact I am very sure it minimized all my active acne. It didn't make it disappear, that would be from another planet, but it made my red big zits go down and the redness subsided. I use a small amount after my cleanser and massage my skin. Reelle has a whole process of how you should massage this onto your skin, but it absorbs so fast that personally I have no time to massage it thoroughly. For me that's a good sign. When the cream gets easily absorbed it means that your skin needs it and there aren't any useless stuff in it.

I actually recommend this to all of you with both dry and oily skin. Those of you with oily skin might feel kinda uncomfortable at first due to its heavy texture, but I swear it sinks in the skin fast and effortlessly and it doesn't make you feel oily. It actually does what it says, it helps with acne problems a lot! Nonetheless, a cream alone won't help you get rid of acne, it is not magic in a box so you might wanna take a look at this blog post in which I explain how you can help your cream work wonders. Your skin needs your help to be healthy and you can definitelly help it look the best it can :) This cream is indeed a bit expensive, but it actually does what it claims, so if you aren't on a budget and you wanna try something new and effective, you should give this one a go.

You can purchase Reelle products from the following site with 30% off your first order and free worldwide shipping! 

 http://www.reelle-skincare.net/#cosmeticreviewer

For any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment down below ^_^