REVIEW: ETUDE HOUSE | DEAR MY GLASS TINTING LIPS TALK

 As a huge fan of Etude House, you can imagine my sense of joy when I received an entire set of the Dear My Glass Tinting Lip Talk- I was ecstatic! 

Seeing that there were so many I decided to take the time to swatch and share more about them with you guys!

These new lipsticks comes in 20 different shades and the catch to them are the cases which are customisable to your preference. The lipsticks and cases are sold separately so you have the freedom to pair the shade that you like and match it with any of the 20 cases that are available for you to choose from! 

The designs of the cases are really cute and pretty and if it were me I would be spoilt for choice!

 From these 20 shades you can choose from a variety of reds, oranges, pinks and a few nude tones. There's one that even looks like green (I got a shock when I saw the colour) but when applied leaves a really nice and pink sheen (# GR 701) which was really unexpected! 

Seeing that this is more like a tinting lipstick, you can choose to apply this lightly or heavily as the shades are buildable. If you are a fan of a gradient lip this product makes it really easy to achieve that look as well. It also contains collagen and honey extract which makes it really hydrating, I remember while applying the colour it glides on so smoothly like a balm, leaving my lips really soft! 

 As much as I really love how this feels and look on my lips, I realised that using this may require some touch-ups throughout the day. Compared to other tints that really stains your lips, the formulation of this product is somewhere in between a tinted lip balm and a lipstick so I realised after a few hours of wear it was time for me to reapply it! For days where I apply little to no make up I would definitely pick this up since it's really lightweight and easy to work with, it's great for daily wear! 

A big Thank You to Etude for sending these over, I had a great time trying them out!

The Etude House Dear My Glass Tinting Lips- Talk Collection will be available from May 2017 onwards at Etude House stores island wide.

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TOP MAKEUP FAVOURITES OF 2016

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PONY BEAUTY SECRETS: EP1

Hiiiiiiiii, I have just uploaded a  new beauty video on my channel! 

Honestly it has been such a long break but I am finally back :) 

The first video of this series will be on my favorite beauty masks!  I am such a sucker for masks and I have featured some of the ones I use and alternate on a daily basis! To be honest I'm not 100% confirmed sure if it's 'scientifically' okay to mask daily however I have been doing it for months to a year and so far my skin has been nothing short of awesome! Although I do know that if you mask daily with the same mask you skin might get used to it and soon the mask will lose it's effect, that is why I keep a variety of masks to use so it's something different for my skin everyday :)

As for the list of featured products in the video, here they are!
♥ FEATURED PRODUCTS ♥

Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Clay Mask (gifted to me from Clarisonic)
- Available at Sephora SG

Queen Helene Mint Julep Clay Mask
- Available at Watsons/SASA SG

My Beauty Diary Sheet Mask
- Available at Watsons SG

Innisfree Hydro Gel Sheet Mask
- Available at Innisfree Stores

Annie's Way Snail Recovery Mask
- Available at SASA SG / http://bit.ly/1eaXDFv

Eileen Grace Black Jelly Mask 
- Available at http://bit.ly/1IekRIX

Skinfood Black Honey Sugar Scrub
- Available at Skinfood Stores

Laneige Sleeping Mask 
- Available at Laneige Stores

Most of the items listen above are bought by me, unless stated so this is not a sponsored post and I truly love these products and am more than happy to share them with you!
Hope you guys enjoyed this post and I'm looking forward to share more videos with you soon :)

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DR. YOUNG

Hey guys! Today I'm back with another skincare review, and this time with this brand that's new to the site and perhaps to some of you, I will be going in depth on some of these products and hopefully you will find this post useful and informative if you're looking for some new skincare products to try out :) 

Dr. Young, the award-winning skincare brand from Korea is officially in Singapore!

The brand combines the skin nourishing goodness of natural ingredients with cutting edge skincare technology to bring a skincare system that makes taking care of your skin a simple part of your daily ritual.

Dr. Young has 5 product lines: Anti-Dryness Line, AC Control Line, Protect-Prevent Line, Anti-Pore Line and Special Care Line that are targeted at various skin concerns. 

Just to share with you guys, my main skin concerns are:

 I have slightly enlarged pores on my cheek area next to my nose area; hence I can get very insecure when they get too visible. With that being said, I received most of the products from the Anti-Pore Line to help target the problems that I was facing with my skin.

Left: One of the bestsellers from the line - Pore Tightening Serum!  

Tightens pores and controls sebum.

It is an exclusive pore care serum that gives a matt finish all day long by maintaining skin moisture through ingredients like Rose Water and Betaine.

Right: Deep Clearing Clay Mask

 Glassoul, a well-known natural pore cleanser that absorbs wastes in pores and removes dead skin, is one of the main ingredients in Dr Young Deep Clearing Clay Mask. It is an exclusive pore care mask which tighten pores and controls the excessive secretion of sebum with Phyto-Astringent (the complex of Witch Hazel, Calendula and Ivy Extracts certified by ECOCERT®). It provides extreme hydration to the skin after cleansing and is greatly suitable for sensitive skin.

I also received 2 other products which are meant for use after my skincare regime and to prep my skin for makeup!

Left: Triple Action BB Cream SPF 30 / PA+++ 

Triple Action BB cream comprises the function of UV block, whitening and anti-wrinkle all at the same time! 

Arbutin gives a powerful whitening effect, Licorice Extract prevents pigmentation while Adenosine and White Flower Complex resolve wrinkle issues and recover damaged skin. 

Soybean Ferment Extract, a natural moistening substance also provides intense moisture, while Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract soothe skin irritation.

In addition, this alcohol-free, scent-free and paraben-free product has a multi-emulsion structure to allow fresh and moist feel with no stickiness.

Right: Another bestseller from Dr. Young- the Pore Eraser Balm

 Pore Eraser Balm is a primer that has won numerous blind tests in Korean beauty programmes, making it a hit in countries like Hong Kong, Thailand, USA, Malaysia and Taiwan. This soft-textured pore-managing balm is created particularly to cover pores in prominent areas such as nose, cheek and forehead. Its multi-cross structure silicone will help to fill up pores and rough surfaces of the skin making your skin absolutely flawless.

I have definitely given these products a try for about a week or so and I'm happy to say that I very much liked each and every one of them! One thing I love about Korean skincare is that is it made very suited for Asian skin and for the products from Dr.Young; they have surprised me and worked very well with my skin :) Let me show you briefly how I incorporate these products into my daily skincare regime! 

 After cleansing and toning my skin, I would pump 1-2x of the Pore tightening serum onto my fingers and pat it gently onto my skin, keeping the concentration of the product on my cheeks (where my pores at most obvious). The first thing that I noticed about the product is that it is very light in texture and readily absorbed quickly without leaving any oily/sticky residue behind, allowing me to apply my moisturizer after without much hassle! 

As some of you might have already known, I'm a huge fan of clay masks and to be given a new brand to try makes me super happy!

Clay masks works by drawing the impurities and excess sebum out of your pores to prevent clogging/blackheads and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth after, and with this Clay Mask from Dr.Young, I loved how it worked on my skin!

 This Clay Mask comes slightly scented as compared to some of the others I've tried and for those who likes scented products you might like this! It's not overpowering but somewhat soothing so you can get to relax and enjoy a relaxing pampering session for your skin while masking :) 

 The Pore Eraser Balm comes in after I'm done with my skin care, it's time to prep my skin for make-up! With the pore-eraser balm, it works as a primer as well as conceals all visible signs of your pores giving your skin a smooth and flawless look!

See below, I did a before-after comparison for the Pore Eraser Balm and in the after pic, the lines on my hand are less visible as compared to before and I love how it has a smooth and velvety finish ~

 Amazing!

Now I can safely cover the enlarged pores on my skin and have the Pore Eraser Balm tighten them at the same time making it less visible than before :) 

Did another test on my face and as you can see on the left the skin is way smoother as compared to the right! I love how after application it literally blends in so well with my skin that I don't feel any product left over :) Definitely going into my bucket of favorite products now! 

Last but not least - the Protect and Prevent Triple Action BB Cream!

I like how this BB cream comes with whitening and anti-wrinkle properties, why not use a product that not only protects your skin but keeps it young and radiant at the same time? 

 They say a little goes a long way and true enough with this BB cream, a little is good to cover your entire face. For this product, I particularly like how it isn't thick nor sticky and applies evenly and leaves no stickiness after! You can work out a light-heavy coverage depending on your liking and how much you build-up the product but won't look too cakey on your skin after.

A very versatile and useful product indeed :) 

I hope you found this review useful to these products and for those who're thinking of giving Dr.Young products a try, you can find them available at http://www.dr-young.com.sg/.

To those who have never had the habit of buying makeup products online and often doubt its credibility, I recommend you guys to try this out for yourselves. Definitely pocket friendly. Products and transactions are 100% safe too ~

 

There's also an ongoing promotion now where you can redeem a complimentary Dr. Young Sample Kit to try the products out for yourself before purchasing the full sized :) And if you were like to purchase these products, quote ‘DONNA10’ for a 10% discount at checkout!

Thank You for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post! x

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CLARISONIC : DEEP PORE REPLENISHMENT KIT

Hey guys, so I'm back with another skincare review and this one is for none other than... Clarisonic!

 For those who've been following my blog for the past 2 years or so you might have seen a few mentions of the Clarisonic here and there and how much I am in love with the Clarisonic device!

Initially I was using the Mia 2 (which is perfect for traveling) and finally I have gotten an upgrade to the Clarisonic Plus all thanks to the team at Clarisonic SG :) 

So why exactly am I soooo in love with the Clarisonic brushes? 

The Clarisonic is a skin cleansing system which uses sonic frequency technology to cleanse your skin better and throughly. These gentle frequency sonic massage waves helps cleanses 6x better than manual cleansing without damaging the skin surface!

This is true as before I've discovered the Clarisonic, I was using one of my favourite makeup remover wipes and it did remove all my makeup, so I have always wiped down my face till I see no traces of makeup on the wipes and have always assumed that my skin was clean. However after laying hands on the Clarisonic, I realized that there was still makeup stuck on my skin as it showed from the foam on my brush head.. (even after using my makeup wipes) So just imagine all along I was sleeping with that thin layer of makeup that I couldn't seem to remove even with such a good makeup remover.... :/ 

What I also love about the Clarisonic system is that it helps reduce the appearance of large pores and an oily complexion! With through cleansing, there will be less pores that will be clogged resulting in smaller and less visible pores. With smaller pores, sebum secretion will definitely decrease too so it's always good to ensure that your pores are clean daily! With the Clarisonic system, it helps to exfoliate your skin so gently to remove all residues leaving you with clean and smooth baby skin :) 

I cannot emphasize on how much the Clarisonic System have helped my skin over the years and I will definitely recommend this to everyone out there! If you're a friend of mine you probably would have heard me raving about the brush to you already, hahahah! 

Together with the Clarisonic Plus, I was sent to try out their latest range of products, the Deep Pore Replenishment Kit. Yes Clarisonic does carry a range of skincare products as well and these products are meant to compliment the system and work to it's optimum for your skin. 

This kit consists of a Deep Pore Daily Cleanser, Deep Pore Decongesting Mask and a Deep Pore Brush Head.

So basically what this kit does is that it's a 2-Step cleansing treatment that it combines the Clarisonic System and their advanced skincare to combat and treat pore congestion! Pores beware!
It is a cleansing routine that you incorporate into your skincare regime 1-2x a week and within one session pore appearance is reduced by 25% , 94% of dirt, oil and excess sebum is removed! I personally have tried this and love using this on my skin on the day where I feel that my skin needs a good cleanse / pick me up! Do note that in order to use the brush in the replenishment kit, you'll need a Clarisonic system :)
With every use of the Clarisonic System, my skin is always ready for absorbing the products that I follow up with after, that way my skin can reap the full benefits of my products and be treated to all it's goodness!

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Now here's a special treat to my readers, Clarisonic SG would like to share the goodness of the Clarisonic System to you guys so they are giving away 3 sets of the Limited Edition MIA2 Systems!

it's really simple, all you have to do is head over to my instagram: @ponyyzz and follow the instructions on the following pictures you see above on my account! :) 

+++ here's another giveaway!!! 
Clarisonic is giving away 4 set of the Deep Pore Replenishment Kit as well! 

Click on this link to answer one of the two questions and fill up your
personal details and you will stand a chance to win the kit! 

For double the chance of winning, share this post on your facebook and tag me AND Clarisonic SG

so we can track your posts! :) 

So hurry start sharing today and hopefully you will be one of the lucky winners to this giveaway! X

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MY EXPERIENCE WITH CUREL

It has been awhile since I've started on the Curel Sebum Skincare Range and I must say that

it has been doing wonders to my skin!

My favourite product out of the range would be the Foaming Cleanser as I love how frothy the foam

gets just after 2-3pumps and it gently cleanses my face really thoroughly!

It helps rid my skin of excess oil but doesn't strip the moisture of my face, hence my skin feels very

clean and supple after cleansing :) 

So far, the range has helped me with my oily skin to a certain extent where I realised that 

my skin now lasts longer outdoors before it starts to show a little shine.

On top of that, the products have been really gentle yet effective at the same time!

My skin sensitivity has also improved after using the Curel Sebum Care Range, as the product aids
in cleansing my face thoroughly and removes all excess sebum which may aggravate my skin and worsen it's sensitivity. After usage, I feel that my skin is less oily and I have gotten my sensitive skin
under control all thanks to Curel! 

Being a liquid-based gel, the Curel Sebum Care Moisture Gel is absorbed into the skin almost immediately upon application! No more worries about leaving the skin sticky :)

It has been a pleasure to be able experience the Kao Curel Sebum Care Range and I am still going to continue using it until it runs out!!! This is definitely my new favourite range of products ;)

Made in Japan, the Curél Sebum Care range is now available in Singapore at selected Guardian and 

Watson’s stores. Prices range from S$19.80 to S$34.90

Good news for you all out there, Curel is giving out samples from this range for you to try out yourself and they are available at their facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Curel.SG

Pop over to redeem these samples to try them out for yourself! x

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CUREL SEBUM CARE RANGE

Are you one who've always been struggling with oily + sensitive skin and finding

that ONE right product to help combat these issue is always a problem?

Well, here's a good news for you! 

This product that I will be talking about next might just be the solution!

First, let me just share with you about my experience with oily skin. I have always had oily skin (almost for as long as I can remember) and it has mostly occurred on my T-zone area. Having excess sebum in these areas can actually make my skin really itchy and red. This also results in more breakouts :(

Lately, I've been introduced to Curel - the No.1 Sensitive skincare brand inJapan. I even had the honour of trying out their Curel Sebum Care series to The Curel Sebum Care Range comprises of a foaming wash, a lotion and a moisture gel. These 3 work together effectively to help manage sensitive skin and sebum secretion see how the products fared on my skin! 

At first glance, I was already very happy to find that the lotion and moisture gel were both gel-based!

I have a thing against products which are cream based as I feel that they are slightly richer in texture and might cause my skin to be oiler. Hence, 10+ points for gel-based products!!! :)

So how do we use the Curel Sebum Care Range? Here's how I did it!

After a long day, remove your make-up and be sure to remove them thoroughly...

Make-up that isn't removed carefully can also be the cause of clogged skin+breakout so this

is one of the most important steps in a skincare regime! 

First comes the Curel Sebum Care Foaming Wash

This foaming wash contains a sebum solvent that thoroughly cleanses,
getting rid of dirt and excess sebum.

The light foaming texture of the wash allows gentle yet effective cleansing of the face

without stripping your skin of moisture :)

Just pump 2-3 pumps and start cleansing away! Don't forget to enjoy yourself while doing so!
It's always good to look forward to squeaky clean skin ;)

Secondly, the Curel Sebum Care Lotion

This lotion preps the skin for better absorption of the moisture gel that comes after!

Just a 2-3 pumps will be good for your entire face!

Gently sweep the product all over your face and quickly enough it will be absorbed!

And lastly comes the Curel Sebum Care Moisture Gel

This product does the final step of moisturising the skin!

Simply pat the gel all over your face and........ there you have it!
The 3 easy steps to a less shiny face with the Curel Sebum Care Range :) 

After using it you'll find that slowly your skin will stay matte longer throughout the day
so you don't have to worry about a shiny face after a long day out!
I love how refreshing this range is and instantly my skin feels fresh and revitalised after each usage!
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For those who're keen to try out the Curel Sebum Care Range, they are giving out some samples of these on their Facebook page so feel free to try them out before purchasing the full size :)
Curel SG Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Curel.SG

I will be using the Curel Sebum Care Range for the next 2 weeks and documenting my experience
and result so do keep a look-out for it to see what happens! x

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BEBE BLANC - EASTER EGG FACIAL MOUSSE

As a skin-care junkie, I LOVE exploring tons of different skin-care brands to see what exciting products are available out there for me to discover. So as soon as BEBE BLANC emailed, I couldn't be happier because it seems like a new facial product would be on it's way!!!

What/who is BEBE BLANC?

"BEBE BLANC is founded by a team of enthusiastic beauty junkies who focuses on the importance of having a good skincare product for each individual. We believed that beauty is skin deep and having a clean and healthy skin help to boost one’s positive self-esteem and confidence.

BEBE BLANC is a collective of premium quality products carefully sourced from Thailand and around the world in time to come! We work only with direct manufacturers and ensure that the products are of quality standards and FDA approved. You can definitely find the right product amongst the different brands at BEBE BLANC!"

Today I will be introducing the Easter Egg Facial Mousse brought to you by BEBE BLANC

The Easter Egg Facial Mousse pack is a "super mask" which is packed with 

Egg yolk, as well as fruits extract which means.. anti-oxidant and high vitamin-c combined + packed

within this bottle to help your skin achieve a radiant glow and smoother appearance :) 

Egg Yolk plus other beneficial ingredients which are high in anti-oxidant and good for our skin!

What I like about the Easter Egg Facial Mousse is that it cleanses really gently and is BARELY harsh

to my skin! I was quite surprised as this product is said to help exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities. Additionally it also helps with reducing the appearance of dark spots and 

(I'm sure with the help of the lemon extract) gives you a brighter skin complexion after as well :) 

So how do we use the Easter Egg Facial Mousse? Let me show you! 

After cleansing your face with your regular cleanser, pump the mousse up to an equivalent of

the size of an egg onto your palm and apply it generously on your face.

(remember to give the bottle a good shake beforehand!)

Gently massage and work the product into your skin so that it absorbs it to the fullest!

You would want to feed your skin with all the goodness and nutrients from the mousse :)

Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes before washing it off and you're done!

so far I have used this mask for a couple of times and I can say that so far I am loving it!

It is perfect for days when your skin is dull and you just want a quick pick-me-up, 

this product would be great :) 

Just 10-15 minutes of this and you'll get a brighter and refreshed skin for the rest of the day.

The best part is that the Easter Egg Facial Mousse is suited for normal to oily skin types so everyone can give this mask a try! 

For those who're thinking of giving this product a try, you can head over to 

WWW.BEBEBLANC.COM.SG to purchase your very own Easter Egg Facial Mousse today!

Readers who quote "PONYXEE" are entitled to complimentary registered postage upon

ordering so don't forget to include the code as well! :) 

Website: WWW.BEBEBLANC.COM.SG

Instagram: @bebeblancsg

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BEBEBLANCSG

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