REVIEW: CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara

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This CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara is a replacement of my old-time favourite Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow (older version). I bought while I was in Korea last April. 

In terms of pricing, I cannot remember exactly, but I recall it being cheaper than Speed Brow. Twist Up Brow Mascara should costs US$12-15 in Korea.

With that being said, both eyebrow gel/mascara does not harden and leave a residue upon application. Previously, I have tried a L'oréal brow mascara that left an unsightly residue on the brows when it has dried up. Below, I have compared the differences between the two eyebrow mascaras.

Differences between CLIO Professional Twist Up Waterproof Brow Mascara and Benefit Cosmetics Speed Brow (older version):

1. In terms of packaging, CLIO Twist Up is longer and wider than Benefit Speed Brow. For travel convenience, Benefit Speed Brow packaging takes up less space and is more handy to have in your travel makeup bag.
   
   
   
   
   
2. The CLIO Twist Up brush is wider than Benefit Speed Brow.
   
   
   
   
   
3. CLIO Twist Up is a tinted eyebrow mascara mascara while Benefit Speed Brow is a non-tinted eyebrow mascara. Thus CLIO Twist Up adds colour to your eyebrows while Benefit Speed Brow is essentially colourless. 
   
   
4. CLIO Twist Up thickens my eyebrow while Benefit Speed Brow just keep my eyebrows in place. On some days when I am not careful and apply too generously, I will end up having overly thick eyebrows.  
   
   
5. For fuss-free everyday use, I will recommend Benefit Speed Brow. The tinted colour of CLIO Twist Up requires a more careful application compared to Benefit Speed Brow.

Nature Republic Super Origin Complete Control Cream Tinted

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Whitening, Wrinkle-Improvement & UV Protection

This tinted cream provides a seamless complexion through prevention of dehydration. 

How to use: As the last step of skincare, apply an appropriate amount to the entire face. As this product has a UV protection function (SPF 30 PA++), you do not need to apply sun protection cream separately. For increased coverage, you apply BB cream or foundation together. 

It retails for less than USD $15. I was roaming around the Nature Republic Store and wasn't sure what else to buy. Since my mother had mentioned that she wanted a CC Cream to try out, I asked the saleslady about their CC Creams. She recommended this Super Origin Complete Control Cream and another CC Cream which has brightening properties. I decided to get this one because I think it will have more coverage. When you squeeze the pump applicator, the product that comes out as a white gel consistency. Then when you apply it to your skin it changes and blends into your skin tone, like a foundation or tinted moisturiser. A pretty neat product isn't it? 

I will let you know when I borrow this CC Cream from my mother and try it out. Hehe ;p

REVIEW: Origins VitaZing

 

~MG~

This moisturizer has been in my morning skincare routine close to 1 year now! VitaZing is an energy-boosting, hydrator and sun protector moisturizer with mangosteen as its main ingredient.

For acne-prone and oily skin, fear not of the hydrating part because our skin actually needs more moisture than we think so that they will not overproduce the oil which will eventually become acne and VitaZing does not break me out!

This moisturizer will release a tint when you rub it in. Unlike other moisturizers, to use the VitaZing, you just need a pea size of the product, rub it in with your palms until the tint is released and then pat it onto your face. It also contains SPF 15 which is very little but still better than nothing. However, I highly suggest to finish off your skincare routine with a higher sunscreen after the VitaZing.

One magic secret of mine is to use the VitaZing before I apply my foundation/BB cream! Since the VitaZing has SPF in it and so does my sunscreen and my foundation/BB Cream, I will use a little less than a pea size so its not that heavy on my face. Just imagine your face with the VitaZing alone will already have the healthy glow and if you add your foundation/BB Cream, you can expect to receive attention from others with your radiance!

I have been using my VitaZing everyday for 1 year and 10 months and I am still not yet finished with my first tube. So you are getting alot in one tube, this product is worth your USD$35. I will definitely repurchase it. The VitaZing is already resting in my shopping basket in Sephora.com! I will come to  get you, wait for me!