3 posts tagged “i heart cosmetics”

I finally gotten round doing this review on I heart Cosmetics soapwort cream cleanser.. I've been using this for the past 1.5 weeks and look how much I've used! Hee..~

One of the things to note is that I’m terribly sensitive, especially to Optiphen/Optiphen plus. And this product does contain Optiphen plus as a preservative. I’m not going to lie and say it doesn’t sting when I use it.. BUT if you do not leave it on for a long time.. I will say its bearable. AND I bought this knowing that it contains Optiphen plus as a preservative.

With this aside, lets get down to the review.. Firstly, it’s amazing for a cream cleanser.. It feels so luxurious on skin. And smells quite yummy in a natural/earthy way.

I use it to remove my makeup.. Since some days, I would only put on a light layer of foundation and some blush.. I will say it does an amazing job of removing everything. On the days when I do wear sunblock (I don’t skip sunblock on purpose. REALLY! =P), it still does a good job of removing almost everything and unclogging my pores. However, I would also use Classy Minerals/MMBB’s AHA exfo cleanser to ensure everything is removed.

To note, I always double cleanse. It’s hardwired into my genes. I’m a clean freak.. I can’t help it but to double cleanse even though my skin feels clean.

After washing off, it doesn’t leave behind any greasy residue or anything. It doesn’t contain a lot of ingredients to it (hurray for that as I strongly advocate less is more!) and its lovingly made by our geminisc. =P

Would I repurchase? I’m still hold out on that. So far, it’s one of the best makeup removal product I have on hand. It doesn’t dry me out, smells amazing, feels oh so good.. What more can I ask for? Okay, I could ask for it to be Optiphen free I guess. LOL~ I doubt its really possible at this point in time. But the stinging sensation is somewhat uncomfortable even though bearable.

So that’s it.. I shall be nice and leave a teeny bit for Frond/Jo to sample. Heee.. For those interested (and I strongly you suggest to try it), she’s having her birthday sale now! Cream cleansers are sold for only USD$8.50! Click yourselves one!

I decided to try out my samples from yesterday's package. There wasn't much colour choices.. So I took 3 (geminix, yellow beige and warm peach) and mix them all up.. The result was the closest match of foundation in my current stash.

But to be honest, the coverage isn’t sufficient for me, I prefer heavier coverage to cover some scar.. On the good side, it is sufficient for my everyday mummy look! So that’s good.. However, I do wanna RAVE about the blush.. I am in love! First, I was suckered in by the name.. Who can resist such a name - Lover’s Caress? Hee.. It gives such a gorgeous flush!
 
p.s. don't mind my scary close up!

Face
I heart Cosmetics foundation mix
I heart Cosmetics Lover's Caress blush

Eyes
Majolica Majorca GR751 palette

Lips
MAC lustre lipstick in Plink!

I decided I had enough of trying out of TSS e/s.. And stuck to what I call the Mummy look created with my Majolica Majorca BR751 palette.

Anyways.. I’m not here to talk about my look.. I finally received my package from geminisc! Woo hoo.. I opened it and got a nice sniff of her goodies!

Look at the tiny hearts that came with my order!

Some really gorgeous blushes included! She knew I was such a MMU addict that she included them in to prevent me from missing my stash!

These are the bath fizzy. They smell awesome! I feel like taking a bath with them RIGHT NOW! Too bad I don’t have a tub.. So I’m stuck to a bucket and my feet gets a relaxing treat!

Here’s what I actually ordered! Heez.. I’ll review on it in a week or two!