Chanel: La Solution 10 ♥︎

I recently had the chance to try out a new product as a collaboration with Female Magazine. It’s none other than Chanel’s La Solution 10! It’s a cream for sensitive skin and when I first heard of the product I was on a holiday in the UK. Due to the cold and dry climate, my skin was in quite a horrible state with dry patches and itchy red spots or white heads all around my face.

Before I talk about how has the product worked for me, let’s first talk about the product. Here’s a description of the product as written on the packaging:

Soothing and de-stressing restorative moisturizer for sensitive skin. Defense against pollution.

The name La Solution 10 came about because there are 10 ingredients in this product. These ingredients include:

Water | Vegetal Squalane | Soft Powder | Glycerin | Silver Needle Tea Extract | Shea Butter Extract | Emollent | Emulsifier | Humectant | Preservative

Thoughts

Initially when I read up on the product, I thought it would be more like a lotion but the texture is more similar to a cream. Although it’s a cream, it’s pretty easily to spread over my face. I don’t have to pump out a lot to cover my whole face. There isn’t a scent to the product, there is a faint scent but it isn’t very strong like some lotions I’ve used previously. For friends with sensitive skin, I really recommend using products without scents as something the chemicals in the scents may cause reactions.

The product comes in a bottle with a pump top, which honestly I prefer compared to a tub, as it’s so much more hygienic! Also, with a pump it’s easier to control how much product you want to use, reducing wastage. Especially with sensitive skin, it’s safer to have a pump to minimize contact with bacteria and dust.

So, I’ve been using this product since mid April and at first I thought the cream didn’t help. I’d still have pimples and some redness around my nose. Then I realised something one day at work when I was standing out in the sun, my skin no longer had those itchy red spots that would appear when the weather changed. Those spots looked like little insect bites or rashes and they really itched. If I accidentally went to scratch it, the skin will tear and it’ll become an ugly scab.

Also, the skin doesn’t peel around my nose area as often anymore. Previously, my skin would get dry rather easily even when I apply lotion. When I apply any base makeup, the dry flaky skin shows up clearly. It does not look pretty at all. So far with the La Solution 10, although it doesn’t feel moisturising like the lotions I’ve been using, it does provide enough moisture for my skin to not flake.

Verdict

As this product is for sensitive skin, I would really for the friends in this group to give this product a shot. I react to change in the weather or climate and sometimes dust. My symptoms for sensitive skin include:

• Redness around nose and cheek area
• Dry patches, flaky skin around nose
• Itchy red spots and white heads on cheeks

If you can identify with these symptoms and they occur because of pollution, stress, climatic changes, you may wish to try this product out!

Jukebox #73 반말송 ♥︎

Seriously! The weekends come and go so quickly! It feels like before I can complete a blog post the weekend comes and I’ve to write another song review again! Not to worry, I enjoy recommending and talking about various Korean pop songs! Some of which are (or were) quite underrated and deserve more love.

Let’s get right into this week’s review!

We have none other than, the Banmal Song by CNBlue's Yonghwa.

It’s actually written by Yonghwa for the popular virtual reality program We Got Married. So whenever the Banmal Song is mentioned, one would automatically think of Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun as well. They worked on the lyrics together and did a video recording during We Got Married as part of a mission. Maybe it's more successful because the lyrics are genuine and real feelings went into producing this song. Things done with some TLC usually turns out better right? ☺

I think the song was quite successful that’s why they chose to release it as a single. If I’m not wrong, many people did covers for this song. It shouldn’t be s surprise though since the YongSeo couple did have many fans. They even performed it together during a concert. I'm not sure which concert it was but they do sound together, don't they?

I think that Yonghwa’s and Seohyun’s voices are quite compatible. That’s quite an important factor in singing with someone as well. That’s why some Korean groups just sound better than others. Some groups have voices that stick out like sore thumbs when they sing in unison. This is probably the choir background speaking. It used to bother me if a voice sticks out thus I really appreciate if a group sounds good when they sing together.

I guess you can classify this song as “my style” again. It’s a somewhat acoustic song that can be spilt into parts or have a harmony. Somehow I prefer songs that someone can harmonise to although I’m not someone who is able to listen to a song and harmonise right away (despite my choir background). I liked this song so much I went to learn the harmony part. Hehe. Not sure who I’m going to sing it with though. Hahaha.

Alrighty! I better stop myself and let you guys listen to this song!

Jukebox #72 Someday ♥︎

I haven’t been very good with introductions. I’ve written so many weekend Jukebox Song Reviews by now, I’ve run out of cool things to say at the beginning of posts. Maybe it’s also a good idea that we jump right into the post anyway! Let’s do that!

This week, we have a rather old song. It’s IU’s Someday from the Dream High OST.

Dream High was actually released in 2011. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years already! I still can remember watching Dream High on TV with my sisters and debating which male lead we liked. Of course, there was the Taecyeon team and the Kim Soohyun team. At that time I was in the Taecyeon team. I liked Taecyeon from 2PM anyways. Hehe.

Prior to Dream High, I don’t think I liked IU very much. I didn’t have a particular reason but I just didn’t like her. Through Dream High, I was quite impressed with her acting and grew to like her a little. However, the dating scandal with Eunhyuk happened shortly after but I guess since I still listen to her songs, I don’t dislike her that much.

Anyway, it must have been strange for IU to work on Dream High considering JYP was in it and she was rejected from JYP previously. If she had made her debut with JYP, I think he would have made quite a lot of money considering she is quite popular now. If I’m not wrong, JYP wrote this song Someday and it does suit IU’s vocals pretty well.

For those who have yet to watch Dream High, I suggest you do! It’s a pretty good drama staring Suzy, Taecyeon, Kim Soohyun, IU, Wooyoung, etc. Plus, they have a pretty good soundtrack as well!

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That's all I have for this week's Song Review! There'll be more exciting Song Reviews coming up in the following weeks so do come back and check them out.

UK Drugstore Haul ♥︎

Compared to others, I would think that my hauls are generally quite small. Getting more than three items is pretty much considered a haul already. I don't really get a lot of stuff at one time but with all the little purchases, it does add up. Teehee.

I got all these products from two different drugstores, Boots and Superdrug. Personally, I feel like Superdrug has more options, plus my sister is a member at Superdrug so it made more sense to shop there. Then again, if it weren't for the membership, both Boots and Superdrug has quite regular sales. Sales like '3 for the price of 2' or something like that. I can't remember the exact terms they use. It doesn't matter how they call it, sale is sale!

Let's jump right into what I got! 😊

I realised I bought products for the face, probably because I already have enough items for eyes and lips 😝

• L'oreal Le Blush 163 Nectarine
• L'oreal Glam Bronze Mono 00 Blonde Sun

I got these items on the first day I was in Manchester. Yes, we went shopping on the first day. My sister brought me to a really big Boots outlet in the Manchester town and we got these items along with the Rimmel foundation which I will talk about next.

Decided to put these two items together because I got them together. If I'm not wrong I got them using the '2+1' sale. I can't really remember what they meant, probably it meant getting the cheapest item for free. My sister got a gloss to make it three items.

I knew I had to get the blush after seeing it on one of Zoella's videos (Boots Haul, if I'm not wrong). It's a peachy pink shade that surprisingly really suits my skin tone very well. I wore it on the second day in Manchester and it looked really quite fabulous 😍

I got the bronzer because, well, ever since I've added contouring into my daily makeup routine, it doesn't feel the same without it. I really like this bronzer for it's matte finish and it does look quite natural. The Korean contouring is usually on the natural and faint side compared to the western contouring. (Probably will do a post on my bronzers in the near future too)

The bronzer was a little bit troublesome though. I didn't check it when I got it, just took it and went to pay. When I got back and opened it, the powder was everywhere. It was cracked! I didn't drop it or do anything to it. So I brought it back to Boots the next day and did an exchange. The sales lady didn't look too happy but she did the exchange for me nonetheless 😊 It was a good experience though, experience of shopping overseas.

• Rimmel Match Perfection 200 Soft Beige

Once again I saw this product on one of Zoella's video and personally I don't have any liquid foundations. I've always used BB Creams or cushion foundations. Thought I'd give it a shot since Rimmel isn't too expensive.

Aside from the funky scent, I think it's pretty good! It has pretty good (medium to full) coverage which I really fancy.

It's of a pretty thick texture, more creamy than liquid, and because of that, I prefer using a brush to apply it. Using my fingers would make it feel thick and the application will not be as even as compared to a brush.

So far, I'm pretty pleased with this foundation! Although at times it does feel a little thick, after patting it down with my hands and applying powder, it does feel better. The only downside is that it has SPF20... I wouldn't wear this on a day when I've to be outdoors. The sun here is crazyyyy.

Also, I quite like that they have a large range of shades. I'm in the middle and actually towards the lighter side. I thought I'd be a Sand or something but I'm still in the Beige range. I'm not that tan. Yippee!

An extra interesting point, I used to think the testers at drugstores in SG were badly maintained until I shopped overseas, I realised, all the testers are badly maintain 😣  I guess it's not easy to keep an eye on all the testing counters.

• Real Techniques Expert Face Brush 

This is a new brush I got that I absolutely love! I first saw this on one of Weylie's videos and it really did a good job blending out her foundation. I first saw it on the first day at Superdrug but didn't get until we returned from our holiday. It retailed for £8 which converts to about $16. In the end I got it because it costs more in Singapore so I thought, why not. Plus I'd totally regret it when I came back.

So far I've been using this brush to apply the Rimmel foundation above and it really does do a good job! Unlike applying the product using sponge or fingers, I think using a brush like this would apply liquid foundations more evenly. I like how it doesn't absorb the foundation thus providing a pretty good coverage, making it seem that I have good complexion.

• Maybelline Baby Skin Cool Rose

I wasn't intending on getting this product but there was the 3 for 2 offer for Maybelline products.... I've heard that the blue tube one, Pore Eraser, is pretty good but since they have that in Singapore, I decided against it. Since sometimes I feel like I look quite sleepy, I got the Instant Fatigue Blur one. The colour is similar to my Etude House Face Blur one but the texture is more watery than that. It does make my skin look brighter and thus livelier?

It actually appears a little pinkish but after applying in on the face, it's no longer visible. So far I have been using this product in small amounts but I'll probably need to apply more to see how it works. Will definitely update you guys then.

• Maybelline Instant Anti-Age The Eraser Eye Nude

Wow, that's a really long name. This product is highly raved about! This is the product that I was planning to get as they don't have it in Singapore (some people have said to have seen it in town now). On the first day in Manchester when we went to the drugstore, the Maybelline section didn't have this product at all. I was totally disappointed! I thought it was sold out and left the shop totally heartbroken.

Thankfully when we returned from our travels, it was fully restocked! Maybe this is a new packaging or something but it doesn't matter, I was happy to get my hands on it!

When I first tried it out in Manchester, I kept twisting it but the product wouldn't come out. I gave up and decided to wait until I got back to use it. As seen in the swatch above, it looks rather light but it isn't too bad after blending it out as it doubles up as a highlighter as well.

I like using it for my dark circles because of the brightening effects, it really makes it less obvious. Plus, it doesn't feel sticky or thick which most concealers feel like after you put them on. I also use this to highlight my forehead and my nose bridge. Definitely recommend this product 👍🏻

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In fact, my hauls are quite mini compared to other people. I really just buy what I (think I) need so that I don't overspend and end up with things that I won't use. Nonetheless, if you're there to shop and are more adventurous with makeup products, I'm sure there are a lot of more products that you can get and try out. It's really nice to have a drugstore. Watsons doesn't count as a drugstore because their prices are quite high since all the products are imported.

That brings me to this end of this rather long UK Drugstore Haul post! It took me a few days to type this whole post out. Of course, I was distracted in between... Anyway, hope this post was useful for those who are traveling to the UK ☺

Jukebox #71 Oops ♥︎

This weekend! We have a collaboration song between Super Junior and f(x). It's none other than Oops from Super Junior's 5th repackaged album A-Cha.

Apparently the song's lyrics were co-written by Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Shindong and Heechul. It makes this song more unique than it already is. I really think this kind of song is something only a group like Super Junior can pull off.

It really isn't easy to make a funny diss song like this. The lyrics tell of guys who like to brag and tell lies about what they are and what they can do. I think the funniest part would be after Heechul's part when Shindong goes, "형, 뽕 아니잖아 Hyung, you're not lying". It's like the members can just joke and tease each other like that without any worries. That's why I think Super Junior will always be a special group to me despite their decreasing popularity in Korea.

Do check this song out if you do have the time! There isn't any MV for this song, it was performed during SMTOWN concerts and also at SS4. It seemed like SS4 was just a few years ago but I think it was 4 or 5 years ago. I did see it when it came to SG, means I would have watched this performance too but it's but a vague memory now (highlighting again how old a group like Super Junior really is).

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That's all I have for this weekend's song review! More song reviews next weekend! Although I think Kpop is still popular all around the world, newer and younger groups are gaining more attention and the older groups are slowly fading away.

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