Polish Pick:The Face Shop BK901

This is the last polish that i was able to swatch on my nail before i cut it short.

It also took me a while in swatching this because i am having a hard time taking a pic of it in with it's glitter-effect. It is only obvious when it is in broad daylight, not in the evening though. You can see that blue-green-ish glittery-effect but not really a rainbow-ish just like what i thought it would look like in the bottle.

At least the glitters are not chunky so it's good. As for the drying time, i'm not sure. I don't really like waiting until it dries completely that i top it off with Seche Vite after a couple of minutes to make sure that it dries fast. So i don't really know how fast/slow this dries.

What's another nice thing about this is that it is quite pigmented. I did this with just 2 coats!

For those who wants to try this, you can purchase it at The Face Shop for Php 199. As what i keep on saying before, i hate the labeling of shades in Korean cosmetics/products. They use codes so again, this is BK901.

I have to catch up with posts, i hope i'll be able to continue blogging for this month.
I'll do so after watching Karigurashi No Arrietty. hehe

Have a great day/evening!
Jaa ne~!

Nail Polish haul again?!

I started my week with the OPI Glam Slam set, i will end my week with a few more polishes that i have gotten the past couple of days.

One of the polishes that i have been lemming for is the Orly Space Cadet from the Cosmic FX Collection that was released fall of last year. This is art in a bottle!

It has that mauve-y plum-ish, olive-ish base with millions of golden micro glitters that gives off a different color every time light is reflected. This is not just a duo-chrome. This is a multi-chrome!

The only issue that i have is that it dries slowwwwwwwwwww. I have tried putting this on my nails before i start my 30minute class. Class done, still not dry... I applied a top coat, Seche Vite (which we know that dries lightning-fast).. waited for 10 minutes but it's still not touch-dry. I had redone it a couple of times because it irks me seeing that my supposed-to-be perfect application still resulted to dents even with the trusted Seche Vite... definitely not happy! I feel like i have used up 20% of it already. (-__-")

I love how it looks on my nails though, i can't help staring at it! This is definitely eye catching! I sure wish that this is not a limited edition. *sigh*

I bought it from Sis Pearl, you can check out some of the Orly polishes that she is selling HERE.

Moving on, I decided to drop by Elianto to see if they still have some polishes. They only have a handful of shade selection though so i don't have much choice on the matter. I just decided to get the ones that i do not have plus some nail art stickers.

left to right: Strengthener, Blue Splash, Dark Sea Green & Light Salmon

The free standing store in SM North Edsa is the only one left (based on the SA that i talked with) & they are almost bare with very few products left (i'll try my best to remember it), which are a couple shades of polishes like what i bought + the lime green & yellow polish shades, some nail art stickers, nail trimmers, eyebrow pencils, hand creams, 2 empty eyeshadow palettes, a couple of cosmetic tools like eyeshadow applicators (big & small), lash curlers & a couple of bath sponges,i think.

They only have very few choices but if you want to buy anything that are still left (based on this list) then make sure you head on over there asap. They relocated their stall from the 2nd floor to the ground floor already.

Moving on,  I remember testing out the Jelly Pop Top Coat from Etude House before & it left a good impression on me because it dries quite fast. I am planning to make a comparison of it with Seche Vite. I hope that it would be a good alternative because i'm panicking already over the thought that i won't be able to find Seche Vite easily when i run out of it.

I didn't bother to make a review of Seche Vite anymore because it feels like it has been blogged about by almost everybody. But if you want me to make a full review of it, i can. Just let me know,aight'?

This mascara has become one of my favorite mascara already so i buy this every time i drop by EH.

Popped by The Face Shop & i was awed by this polish. Just look at how pretty it looks!

I thought of actually buying their Hologram Polish but for some reason it just makes me think that it's almost like the ones from Bobbie but the only difference is the price tag. The one from TFS is sold at Php 298 each. I am already happy with this one, by the way, the shade of this is BK901.

I still hate how TFS uses letters & numbers.
What if you pop by their store intending to buy a shade or two but with this twisted sense of shade naming, makes it impossible for you to remember what you're going to buy?! That had happened to me hundreds of times already! I went to the store impulsively thinking of buying back ups for some polishes that i like but ends up with that blank-look all because i don't know the shade & gets confused because they have almost the same shade of each polish, only a tad darker/lighter. So i don't have a choice but to just get out empty-handed.

*sigh*
I just can't imagine myself saying "Do you have the ABCD1234 shade?"
LOL!

But with this certain shade, it's not hard to pinpoint because this is the only one that has obvious holographic glitters. That's why i'm not sure as to what finish this certain shade is. If this is holographic polish or just holographic glitters... but i think i'll go for holo glitters.

Last but not the least would be these...

I have been seeing the shade Gray's Anatomy of Wet N Wild being mentioned every now & then but i don't know how it looks like until i picked this bottle up at the Wet N Wild counter. I have to say, it looks pretty awesome! A duo chrome!

Then another, i remember seeing this certain shade of 24K polish (a local brand) that is so unique. It doesn't have a shade name but what's unique is that this is a flaky polish! It looks green on the bottle but once you "tilt" it, it will have this gorgeous bluish shade!

You can take a look at these polishes on this separate picture below....

Swatches will follow later on. For now, i'm enjoying Space Cadet.. & also Rally Pretty Pink. By the way, this is how my weekend nails look like...

It's a free hand design.
Don't worry, ladies, i haven't forgotten how to make nail art tutorials. I'll make it up to you one of these days by making a post about the different types of flower designs that you could do on your nails, including how to make these flowers. Also the other requests that i have been getting from a couple of you,guys. I'll start first with tutorials, then reviews.
^_~

Well, that about sums it all~!

By the way, Tony Moly fans would be happy to know that it is already available here in the Philippines. I saw their stall in SM North Edsa Department Store. The SA told me that it is already their 2nd branch, their flagship store is in SM Novaliches! On the other hand, Kryolan has opened one of its shop in SM North Edsa The Block. Kryolan fans, feel free to visit the branch. The SAs are very friendly!
^_^

I'll end this post with a funny picture of Charlie!

Hahahaha!
Every time i see this it makes me laugh! This is him getting all cozy & sleepy surrounded by tons of pillows!

Hope that your weekend is a happy one!
Jaa ne~!
^_^

cumulative haul + false lashes

First of all, i want to greet you all a Happy Hearts Day!
Hope that you all had good memories for this years Valentines celebration. I'm not big on valentines though.

I haven't done a haul post for weeks now. Frankly, i just don't have enough time to blog that much even though i do try to comment regularly, so i don't have the luxury of time anymore to do other posts aside from reviews or tutorials.
*sigh*
Isogashii, isogashii, isogashii~!

Some of the products that i have here have been purchased a few weeks back...

Anyway, last week, i went to the PO, & that is something that i am not really looking forward to because i have read a lot of new "rules" that happens in retrieving packages. i'm just glad that i was spare from the claws of the Customs officer!
whew!

Maggie of KKCenterHK contacted me a couple of weeks back asking me if i could do a review for their false lashes. As what you all know, i have short, sparse lashes so i always depend on mascaras & falsies in giving life to my eye. I was so happy that she trusted me enough to do a review. I'll do a separate post for it some other time.

The black box contains 10 pairs of lashes, while the other 4 individual lashes are all lower falsies! Yay! I 'll be able to try wearing lower lashes!

Speaking of Falsies, when i went to meet my friend last Lunar New Year, we went to the Beauty Bar & i grabbed these 2 falsies as well. I never knew that Andrea falsies are a lot cheaper compare to Ardell! Now, i know where i have to buy falsies whenever i need to!

I have been using the MAC Lip Conditioner for quite sometime now... Review will be posted after a couple of weeks for i want to really be able to test it out before i give my final say.

I have stopped using moisturizer as what i said before, but when i tried using Eskinol + Dalacin C to treat my acne, i noticed that my skin went from very oily to combination so to combat the dryness in certain areas, i decided to try Celeteque for i know that it is the only moisturizer that doesn't have any benefits at all aside from the "moisturization". I decided to try the one that got spf though....

Then, when i first saw the new stall in Watson which is the Crayon, i decided to try 2 of their polish since i haven't seen this brand yet.

I have to say that the glittery orange shade is pretty good!

This has been my to-go nail polish ever since i got it!
I never did like orange when i was a kid, but now i am loving it!

 Then last but not the least would be a couple more polishes as well, plus a new hair conditioner!

I said before that my favorite TFS Nail Pleasure Top Coat is about to be discontinued so i am slowly buying back-ups to make sure that i have enough stock with me... As for the white bottle, it is a nail whitener but i haven't really fully tested it though....

The 3 polishes tat i bought from Bobbie are from the HOT Collection & i plan to collect them as well! Nail Polish Solvent is a must for those who has a lot of nail polishes so i bought another bottle as a back up + my favorite body lotion which is the Johnson's Baby Milk Lotion. I'm addicted to the scent of this lotion. It smells so good!!!!!

Lastly, I have tried the Opal Hair Treatment which is in the pink tube, but i decided to give this a shot. I don't know if this would be a good substitute for my favorite Cream Silk Conditioner, but we'll see.

Well, there ya go!
I'm hoping that i'll be able to post some reviews for this week.

Hope you all are enjoying your Valentines day,girls!
Jaa ne~!
^_^

ps:
don't forget to join my mini giveaway,ok?
Click HERE for details

The Face Shop's Nail Pleasure Special Care Top Coat Review

I plan to post more pictures & write ups about this product but since The Face Shop Philippines said that they are discontinuing this line, so i decided to post this NOW. Ladies, grab this top coat if you can because it is worth every penny & i am already panicking over the thought that the stocks for this line is already being depleted..

*panic mode ON*

I fear that i have lost my original train of thoughts on my plan about this post when a couple of minutes ago i read TFS's reply about my inquiry on the nail pleasure line...so this is an impromptu blog post...

I have used a couple of top coats already but this is the only top coat that had really wow-ed me! Why?!

Remember my Water Nail Decal Review?
I said that this is my favorite top coat & this is so far the best that i have tried. Now, i didn't say that i have tried a lot of top coat but this the best one that i have tried so far. This is way better than the regular top coat that they have that got the black cap.

Can someone please translate this to me in English? 

This is from the Nail Pleasure Line which has that cute soft purple pointy cap. This is the best top coat that i have tried for i experience very minimal chipping even if i had the nail polish for days already!

I usually remove my nail polish after a day or two...3 days at most because i hate nail stains & leaving a polish on for long stains the nail big time. But when i road tested this, i tried leaving the polish on my nails for a week & i was surprised because it withstood the regular everyday wear & tear.

I wasn't able to take a pic of how my polish looks like after a week, but just believe me when i say that the only chipping that happened was very minimal & only on the tips... actually only my right pointer & middle finger had the chipped, but everything is as good as new!

So, right now...as i am typing this post, this is how my nails look like after days of having this design on. See the arrow that points a very small chip? That's the only chip that i have, but my nails are otherwise perfect!

This is my left hand, which i don't use regularly, but my right hand/nails are still as good as new.. Oh! Have i said that i put this water decal last Monday?... to think that it's already Friday now! What can you say? I'm impressed!

By the way, this is my favorite water decal design. I love it! I don't ever want to remove it!LOL
My toe nails also has this design on! yawr!
^_^

So, let's summarize it!

PROS:

• cheap
• locally available
• dries fast
• minimal to no chipping up to 3 days

CONS:

• about to be discontinued! OMG! *faints*
• might not be available in other countries as well
  

This is priced at Php 185 (approx $4) each...

I seriously can't think of any cons for this product except i guess for availability in different countries. I freakin love this top coat! I'm glad that i am able to try this out before i go spending more money for an expensive top coat.

BUT!!!!!! The Face Shop is about to discontinue this so i have to stock up on this as much as i can!

*panic mode still ON*

Will i buy it again?
Definitely, i have to buy it NOW! In fact, i highly recommend this product! So,ladies, grab one while you can,ok? I have to visit The Face Shop again as soon as possible to make sure that i will be able to buy back ups....i guess 5 bottles would be enough to last me for life?! will it?! OMG!

Why is it that products that i like keep on being discontinued?!
First is the Smashbox Backdrop Cooling Tint...
then the Neutrogena Acne-Prone Facial Bar...
then this!
*faints*
Have Mercy on this girl! LOL

PS:
The Face Shop Philippines' new line of nail polish are the Lovely Me:ex Nail Colors (with white tall cap) and the Face It Nail Colors (with black tall cap). This information came straight from them. The colors look lovely, but i wasn't able to check everything out yesterday though. I also noticed that they has a "hologram" polish which is in a box...hmm... holographic polish,eh?

It's already Friday!
Hope that you will have a lovely weekend,ladies!

Jaa ne~!
^_^

Weekend Haul + giveaway winner

As i said before, on my last post when i went to SM MOA, i bought a couple of things & i would do a separate post on it. I'll announce the winner of my giveaway later on.

Let's get to the first part which is the haul post...

Since i plan to have long nails this Christmas, i better start taking really good care of my nails. The reason why i don't usually sport long nails is that i always need to use the computer which requires me to of course type & typing with long nails is a hard chore.

Plus the fact that i always wash my hands which in a way makes my nails brittle & soft that leads to chip-ening of my nails.

I vowed that i would take good care of my nails now that's why i decided to buy the nail strengthener (the pinkish one) & also the moisturizing top coat (the greenish one). I have already tried their top coat & i think it's just ok. I would just like to try this other top coat.

Then when Kite & I went to Beauty & Butter, they are having a promo that you could buy 3 polishes for only Php100 so we bought 3 to test it out.

They also give away 1 free polish for every customer who avails of their nail arts so i was given another free polish as well. Yay for freebies!

I have bought this weeks ago but i wasn't able to post it. I think this bracelet is actually cute for it doesn't have the usual clamp. You lock it with a real cute lock!

Kawaii de sho?
Cute isn't it?

I'm showing this to you because this would likely be the prize for my next giveaway. On which for my regular readers know that i don't put a "GIVEAWAY ALERT" title on my post whenever i have one. I do my giveaway on my random post.

With that said, it's time to pick out the winner!

One lucky commenter will get to receive the Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer, which is pure L-O-V-E!! and also the Purederm BB Cream...

So there were a total of 15 entries & the lucky lady is....

ADZ!!!!

Omedeto!
Congratulations~!
^_^

Please email me your shipping details at thiamere@kuririnmail.com. If the winner won;t be able to email me within the given time frame then i'll be picking out a new winner by then.

So, Adz, make sure that you email asap,ok?

There will be more giveaways,gals, don't lose heart.
Hope y'all have a good start for your week!

Jaa~!
^_~

rants & ramblings + mac studio fix alternative?!

I haven't been able to blog for i have new students so i have my hands full for the meantime. I wasn't able to get out to have fun so i don't even have time to apply make-up lately. I think for like 1 month, there was only 1 time where i was able to. It was a really busy month...under stress & breaking out once more. My acne is being once again a pain in the neck.

It might not look too obvious here but i have a lot of zits on my chin & lower cheek area couple with blemishes. I guess the sunlight makes my skin looks better than it is supposed to be. I took this pic when i went out to pay my bills. I rather do it the old fashioned way (going to the office itself to pay) rather than online payments for it gives me the chance to go out.

I am gaining weigh as fast as cotton absorbing water...*sigh* but it's ok..I still love myself.hehe

I got myself a new phone last Thursday because i extended my cellphone subscription. It's a Samsung Corby Wifi.

The only reason why i got this is actually because of the wi-fi connectivity.

 I'm still not used to it since i have been using a PDA phone with QWERTY keyboard for years. I always have long nails but now i have to keep my right thumb short enough to avoid damaging the screen.

Changing phones is not as easy as it seems for i have to import a lot of files from my old phone to the new one.

After being cooped up in the house for weeks, i was able to finally meet with my friend & have a good girl talk. I think nothing beats a good girl to girl talk,right?

Went on a shopping spree last Saturday but i really didn't buy much beauty products to blog about because i have bought personal stuff. The only beauty related product that i bought are actually these:

I am in dire need of a base coat but im too poor to buy the Orly Rubberized Base Coat so i just dropped by at The Face Shop to try their base coat & decided to grab a couple more polishes as well. Then I decided to buy the Fanny Serrano 2 way cake because it comes highly recommended.

How?

My friend's brother has been a MAC user for years. We would usually go to MAC together because her brother asked her to buy the Studio Fix Powder. He consumes it like he was just eating chocolate....LOL. To think that MAC here is more expensive than in the US... he got a pretty sensitive skin & MAC is the only brand that really agrees with him.

Imagine my surprise when my friend said that her brother found a great alternative for the Studio Fix... it's the Fanny Serrano 2 way cake. So i said to myself that this i got to see! Since this is way cheaper than MAC & im sure is most suited to filipina skin since it is really made for filipinas so there's really no harm in trying. I used it today when i went to the post office to pop a parcel & i love it!

But who knows what will happen later on,ne? You have to wait for my review for this after a few weeks to see how this will fare.

Then we just dined it at Aveneto for i have been craving for their seafood parmigiana.

This is actually a big bowl which could serve 2-3 people. There are a lot of shrimps, mussels & squids on it.

Tossed salad for me..with Caesar dressing..though i don't usually eat dressings that much. I got used to eating veggies.

Girl bonding is a sure fire way to de-stress,isn't it?

Well, i'll be putting some new posts up since i have missed posting last week.
Hope y'all have/had a great start for your week.

Jaa~!
^_~

The Faceshop's Eyelash Adhesive Review

I said before that i was really pinning on eyelash glue, which of course is in GLUE form, compare to eyelash adhesive which is mostly in liquid form. I was thinking that the glue ones are really sticky & will probably last for hours & hours.

When i saw this at The Faceshop i thought that this is actually a glue. I immediately bought it without even checking the content for i was fooled into thinking that if the container looks like this it would automatically be in glue form.

Wrong!

I was disappointed that it's in liquid form. I thought that it was a complete waste since i hate liquids in adhesive for it is messy! Since i am loving my current mascaras together, which are Fiberwig & Majolica Majorca , i never had the need to use false lashes anymore. But one day i decided to wear falsies because i can't find them. One try & i said to myself never to judge a product until you really get to try it!

This is the bomb!!

Let's get to product description...

Package looks like lash glue..but again, THIS IS NOT GLUE-LIKE, BUT LIQUID FORM.

note:
Nail Tutorial for this nail design over HERE

You have to believe that this got super staying power!

Back Carton.... Feel free to read..

Since this is liquid, it's hard to clean the tip since it's hard to control the amount of the product that comes out every time you use it. Just squeeze the product our carefully, you don't want a big amount for a little goes a long way.

My advice is to put it in a piece of paper first compare to applying directly to your lashes for if it spills on your lashes, your lashes would be ruined for this is really sticky!

What i like about this too is that it indicates when it's already tacky. It tells you when it's ready...perfect for dummies like me! hehe

I mean we have to wait until the glue becomes tacky before we apply the falsies,right? Sometimes it's hard to know when it does become tacky, the only perfect way to tell it is if we touch it. But then if you do touch it, the oils on your fingers will transfer to the glue, making the glue not as durable as we want them to be. Especially the edges, since that is where we most likely touch it,ne?

Am i right or correct?
XD

So going back, this has a way of knowing when is the right time to apply your falsies because it will change the color when it becomes tacky!

Let's take a look...

This is how it looks like when you squeeze it out of the tube... Sorry i wasn't able to find something cleaner at the moment, but this would do for the time being. I just found this cube lying somewhere...

It has this whitish-blue color... but as time goes by, it dries & become tackier, it will...

...turn to bluish-green color. I wasn't able to capture the green color.. But just trust me on this, ok? It will change the color. Smart,eh?

This is not really super tacky yet, but since i don't have the time to wait for it & i applied it thick, mind you, so it might take a few more minutes.. but you get the idea,right?

Again, this is a cube..a dirty one. There would be dirt underneath the glue, which could actually affect the tackiness of it (main reason why i didn't clean it). It might dislodge because of that, plus the fact that i keep on lightly touching the glue as it dries, but nope, this stayed on like its life depended on it!

See?

After much shaking, wiggling & stretching of my skin, it stood the test of the cube!

The cube didn't budge... How much more for just mere falsies? This cube is like 50x heavier than falsies.

This is actually just an illustration, when i used it, it really didn't budge. I wore the false lashes for like a whole day &the ends are still intact! Now this is a real eyelash adhesive!!!

The problem is, i can't remember the exact price. (-__-")
I think this is priced at Php 150 more or less ($4 more or less). I'll just edit this when i get to visit the shop again & is sure of the price, but this is way cheaper than Ardell or Andrea's Eyelash Glue.

Ok, let's get to the summary

PROS:

• cheap
• it really makes the falsies adhere to the root of your lash line FOREVER
• readily available (TFS is available in major malls)
• 1 tube will go a long way!

CONS:

• you have to be extra careful when you apply this directly to your lashes for it could ruin your lashes if you put too much

note:
if you are having a hard time removing the falsies then apply an oil-based make-up remove on a cotton pad & let it sit on your lashes first to loosen it.

I love this one!
I don't see myself thinking of trying out lash glues..not even Duo, for this one works like a charm for me!
^_~

Have you tried this?
I suggest you do so especially if you are looking for an adhesive that can make your falsies stay like a good girl.


Hope you all have a great week ahead
Jaa ne~!
^_~

Last haul?!

for the time being of course!

That's because i told myself that i would not really go back to being an impulsive buyer that i was. It's just that one day i realized that i can't save my money because i always buy thing impulsively. I'm sure most of you can related to this. We all have a penchant for buying "things that i need to review on my blog"...

I know you're guilty of this because I AM. During the time that i was so into blogging, i would buy stuff all because i wanted to make a review of it (of course i'm also curious about it). I wanted to be able to contribute something to the blogging community too.... But that was before..

As i did the Project 10 Pan, it made me realize a lot of things... & 1 of it is overspending.

I'm guilty of spending so much on  my vanity... Not only make-up but i'm more into hair & skin care & anything new that caught my eye especially in the beauty section.

Now, i wanted, if not really save(because it is hard to not buy something when you have money to burn,ne?) but to be able to invest in gadgets. I have already decided to buy a new digital camera for now..then afterward i have to buy a netbook..or a laptop maybe...who knows? But that doesn't mean that i would stop buying necessities,ne? It would just mean that i would limit my spending..

Ok, enough about it..
It's time to show you what i got yesterday..

As what i said this would be my last haul for the mean time. I received a notification card from the post office which means that the once that i ordered from Cosme-de.com had already arrived. w00t w00t!

I went to the mall yesterday to buy my favorite shampoo & conditioner... I am currently using Schwarzkopf hair care set that i won from a giveaway but sadly it didn't work for me. I'll do a post about the hair products that i've tried after some time..But i always go back to the The Face Shop's Changpo Magic Straight Shampoo & Conditioner. Review for this amazing product will be posted as soon as i have pictures of it

The SA also gave me a sample of  their tomato soap... Hmmm... It smells good. Maybe i'll really give this a try.

Then i was about to go home when i passed by the department store & remember that i need a neutral nail polish & saw Elianto's line. So i grabbed one & also 2 more then immediately go home...

It was already 2pm by that time & i still haven't had my lunch yet so i told bf that i want to eat together & we met at our favorite restaurant..at Luk Foo Cantonese Kitchen. I love eating at Luk Foo because the food is really delicious!

Then i went to the Post Office to pick up my parcel & went home..finally! The heat is unbearable & i feel like melting!

But my package revived me when i opened it & saw the Fiberwig Mascaras!

I have been lemming for this for like forever! I've wanted to try Fiberwig & i'm just so happy that Cosme-de.com put it on sale & was able to buy myself some half the price! How cool is that?! Plus shipping is free at that site..so it's nice! I also bought a sample pack of Shu Uemura's Cleansing Oil...

There ya go..
That's my story for now...

I'll be getting a new digicam this Saturday so i'm expecting that my pics would be a lot better! So for now, i won't be posting anything. Can't wait!

Hope y'all have a great day!

Jaa ne~!
^_~

polish removers: The Face Shop vs Etude House

I have been doing my nails ever since i was a teenager so polish removers are a part of my nail kit. I used to use Acetone in removing it & it always leaves a whitish mark on my nails. It dries my nails horribly. My nails are soft & i can even bend it without it breaking off, it also chips very easily. That's the effect of using acetone as a nail polish remover.

I still use a product that got acetone on it, but this time im wiser in choosing products. I don't go for pure acetone anymore, but use a milder version. Mind you, i have tried using a non-acetone product but i don't think it ever works. One experience that i had in using it was, I finish 1 bottle in removing polish from my 4 nails... 4 nails! What a complete waste!

I am still trying out other nail polish removers. I have tried Etude House & The Face Shop's polish remover & i thought that it would be nice to make a comparison between the two.


They are both korean brand. Same quantity but different formula (100 ml per bottle), of course. At first i thought that they would be almost the same, but nope. That's the only common things that they share.

This is the back of the bottle, feel free to read it if you want to.

Let's break it down 1 by 1...

The Face Shop's Nail Enamel Remover

True to its claims that it strengthens, hydrates & cleans nails...period!

It doesn't dry my nails, i don't need to use a lot to completely remove the polishes, plus it smells nice. This is great when i'm actually trying out some nail designs & is practicing. There would be times when i have to apply polish on my nails, add the design, then remove it again. This product keeps my nails 'moisturized' unlike other removers. It doesn't leave a whitish mark on your nails.

When i'm just donning a simple, 1 coat of nail polish, 1 cotton pad with this product is enough for my 10 finger nails. If you have a 3 coater polish, it would take a while in removing it, but comparing to others this tops my all-time fave removers. Removing polish is a breeze!

As for the scent, I prefer the pink one over the blue one. Pink is strawberry while the blue is Bubblegum. If you use this in an air-conditioned room, the scent could be overwhelming. It's the type of scent that lingers even after you finish using it already. As what i keep on saying, im pretty partial to products that has scent so i always use this in an open room.

One disadvantage that i could think of is its availability. For those who don't have access to The Face Shop store they would need to stock up on some back-ups. This is the reason why i have to buying backups every time i go to the mall. It had easily became my favored product.

As for the price, depending on your budget it could either be expensive or cheap for you. Priced for Php99, this product might seem a bit steep, but with the quality that you are getting i think it's really well worth your money. So i'm leaving the price to you if you classify it as pros or cons.

Pros:

• smells nice
• true to its claims
  
• doesn't dry nails
• has a child-resistant cap
• available in 2 variants
  

Cons:

• aside from the availability of store, nothing much

Will i be buying it?
Definitely! It's worth your money.

Etude House Fresh Nailwash Safe

I purchased 2 bottles when i went to Etude House immediately thinking of doing a comparison between the 2. I finished the first bottle & is already halfway on my 2nd bottle. Compare to The Face Shop's product, i find this to be of lesser quality. I have to use a lot of product to remove my polish. If in TFS (the face shop), 1 cotton pad is enough for all, for EH (etude house) 1 pad is enough for 5 nails.

It also evaporates faster than TFS so you don't get to fully 'use' everything.

The only thing that i like about it is the scent. I like the Fresh Floral (blue). Compare to TFS, the scent is somewhat sweet & not overwhelming. I can use this on my room & not worry about me suffocating from the smell, unlike TFS. Gomen, i forgot the scent of the pink bottle.

Priced for Php79 (or Php 69..i'm not sure), this is way cheaper compare to TFS.

Pros:

• smells nice
• has a child-resistant cap
• available in 2 variants
• cheaper than TFS
  

Cons:

• availability of the store (EH has very limited store/s)
• dries faster
  

Will i buy it?
No, thanks...I'll just save my money to buy TFS.

I'll be trying out other nail polish removers from time to time. Once i have fully tested them, i'll make a review.

How about you?
Do have a favorite polish remover?

Hope you find this helpful.
Have a great day!

Jaa ne~!
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