Saturday, October 21, 2017

Mitomo Sheet Face Mask


 I've got this mask as a present and was very excited to try it. It was during last winter, that my face was feeling extra dry (I have dry skin, yet I get breakouts), so I decided that it was the perfect time to use it.

 The feeling of the cold, slimy and slippery sheet on my face was new to me, I've never tried a sheet mask before (I find them a bit too expensive). It smelled very pleasant, not too overpowering and the sheet was completely drenched with the serum. On the package it is written that the mask has Hyaluronic acid and Lithospemum in it and is suited for all skin types.



 I kept it on for recommended 20 to 30 minutes, my skin absorbed some of the serum, but a lot of it was still left. I tried to massage as much of it into my skin as possible, to really use the most of it, I kept it on my face, but a few hours later my skin was feeling a little too sticky, I found it annoying and distracting, so I washed it off, thinking that my skin absorbed the most it can anyway and the leftover serum must be just drying out.

 I've read other people's reviews on this mask and it seemed to leave everyone satisfied. I rarely am negative about a product, on this occasion too I can't say anything bad. But at the same time I can't say anything good either.

Did my face feel good during and after the application of the mask? YES
Did I see any real changes to my skin a day or a week after using the mask? NO
Would I try the mask again? PROBABLY NOT (not worth the money, even if it's only 2$)


 I might be wrong, making an assumption about a product after only one use, but I believe that first impression is often the most important one, especially when it is about a beauty product. Maybe my skin wasn't bad enough and really didn't need that much help, hence the no real results, or maybe like most spa treatments, it is more about the experience that the actual effects. 

I'd recommend this mask for people who have a headache or want to feel better about their skin. The cold feeling on the face might take the headache away and you'll feel like you've done something nice for your skin for once.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

That eyeshadow palette from Aliexpress that everyone wants


  One day I was just innocently scrolling through my instagram feed (follow me please @darkbeautyforeverblog) and came around a post about this insanely pigmented eyeshadow palette from aliexpress. The user even left a name of the store that sells it. I looked at the price and decided to try it. After all 4.74$ is a good price even for a mediocre palette. In fact seemed to be more than just a mediocre item, it had around 4000 positive user reviews. Even though I wasn't using aliexpress at that time, I decided to cheat on my bae ebay. Kids, remember, cheating is wrong... But it felt so right...On the day I got and opened the package. 
 

 Packaging reminds me of morphe cosmetics palette packaging, but let's face it, it's pretty basic



Pictures can't fully express how beautiful this thing is



These are Morphe 12NB and 12S palettes
12NB is completely glittery and 12S is all matte

  The Attractive Scenery palette is definitely inspired by Morphe palettes, but can't be called a replica or a dupe since it's a mix of matte and glittery eye shadows.

Swatches



Keep in mind that these swatches are very light-handed


I've touched many good eyeshadows before, but this formula is so soft, I barely have to dip my brush into it


That last shade is my most prized possession in this life (if we're not counting my cats)

  If I had to keep one palette in my life and give all of the others away, I think this could be the one.

  Normally I never leave links for the products on my blog, but this time I'll make an exception: 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Professional-12-Color-Eyeshadow-Palette-Earth-Warm-Shimmer-Matte-Beauty-Makeup-Set-Smoky-Eye-shadow-12K/32780174168.html

You're welcome.

Ebay makeup brushes Nr.2


Am I the only one that seems to never have a clean eyeshadow brush around when I need one? You too? Well I got the solution.

Buy some makeup brushes. 
What about these? 


Don't these look good? It would probably take a good while before you ran out of fresh clean brushes. They'd look so good on your vanity... Only one problem. They cost $169.99 + $44.99 shipping.  

Fuck that. Unless these brushes can not only apply and blend your eyeshadow perfectly, but also help you find the love of your life, make your cat appreciate your love and bring you the total peace and tranquility of mind and soul, they're probably not worth it.

So instead I got the cheap knock offs from ebay. Best 3,35 I've spent on brushes.


There are a few packing, blending and angled brushes. All of them are soft, they look very good, I haven't noticed any shedding, but whenever I use red eyeshadow it is very hard to wash it out completely, there is a bit of a stain, which is fine with me. There was an option to get them in black, which I assume would fix that problem, but I really like the look of pink, rose-gold brushes so I'm glad I went with this set.


Wednesday, October 18, 2017

100 things I've bought online Part 3

 

Last 40 - phone cases, decor, storage and more

 

1.       Macaron Box 0.77$


I used to keep my rings in it, now I’ve put a diy lip-balm inside. It also makes a nice vanity decoration.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


2.       Pencil Holder Cup 1.76$


What a neat looking thing. Still sits on my desk and holds my pencils.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


3.       Bunny Soap Dish 0.86$


Still in use.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10

4.       Pink Glitter Phone Case 2.20$


This was the first glitter phone case I’ve got and I love it. Eventually it got nasty and scratched up, so later on I got two more.


5.       Purple Glitter Phone Cases 2.52$


I loved them to death, they’re all scratched up now. Used to look very good at first, the only problem with these acrylic liquid glitter cases is that after the first time they hit the floor, a little air bubble enters inside. It happened to all of my glitter cases. But they don’t leak or anything. I’ve read an article once about people getting burned by this type of case, but I think the issue was due to phone overheating. I try not to use my phone until it overheats, so I’m not worried.


6.       Blue Glitter Phone Case 2.20$


I got this because it reminded me of snow, winter and the movie Frozen. I put this on my phone every winter.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 9.5/10

7.       Blackberry Q10 Genuine phone cases 7.47$ – 8.68$ (later re-purchased)


Bought this on eBay since the price in the local phone store was around 35$. It seemed to be original/genuine product. Repurchased it 2 years later. The sellers were from UK both times.

Worth The Money? Yes.

Rating: 10/10


8.       4 Screen Protectors Stickers 1.45


Again, disgusted by the crazy price of 5$ for only 1 sticker phone protector for my mobile phone in the local store, I bought 4 for 1.45 on eBay. It’s been two years and I only went through 3. The only con – Kind of hard to place perfectly by yourself.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


9.       Pencil Extender 0.77$


One of the most useful things I’ve bought on eBay, like, ever. I use it every time I draw or color with short pencils.

Worth The Money? Very much so

Rating: 10/10



10.   Led Christmas Lights in Purple and White 5.13$-5.40$


Bought one for myself (purple). It’s really beautiful and cheap compared to local store prices. Also got one for my sister. Mine is perfect and still works, my sister’s came with a broken button/microchip but I fixed it. It worked for a while, but then it died eventually.

„Very pretty, wish it didin't have some of the settings, the button box was busted and it won‘t stay  on for a long time, sadly it seems not to be working anymore.“ – Sister.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



 11.   Pink Earphones 0.99$


The sound was a little shittier than I was used to, also they were not sound cancelling.  Eventually I started using them for watching videos on my phone, the sound was good enough for that and I used them for a year before they broke.

Worth The Money? No

Rating: 4/10


12.   24 lipstick organizer holder 4.26$


The only regret is that I didn’t find it cheaper, but overall a great product. I had a real challenge to fill it up.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 8/10



13.   Cartoon Toothbrush Holder 1.35$


Very cute. Still in use. Very easy to clean.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 5/5


14.   Pink Desktop Organizer Box 3.57$


I was a little disappointed by it’s size, I couldn’t fit any makeup to store in it. But I found use for it eventually. The crazy thing was that a year later I found one similar in local store for cheaper. First time for everything I guess.

Worth The Money? Almost

Rating: 8/10



15.   Pendant Pinch Connectors 100pcs 0.99$


Got it for the pendants.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


16.   Cotton swab holder 1.82$


Very cute and useful. Decorates my vanity well.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


17.   Mandala Tapestry 13.71$


When I first got it, it had a strong smell. I didn't want to wash it (might ruin the color) so I just left it to air out in an empty room. I hung it up on my wall where it still is to this day. The tapestry is a bit smaller than I expected. Also a bit misleading were the pictures, I expected it to be mostly purple, when in reality the orange and red tones stand out. Quality is very good, I can see it lasting many years.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



18.   Tree Jewelry Holder 3.40$


Very neat looking and practical. Got it for all of my sister’s necklaces.

„Too fragile to take when moving, one branch is kinda bent, but everything else is nice, the color is still white and clean.“ – Sister.

Worth The Money? Almost, could be sturdier and cheaper.

Rating: 7/10


19.   Hamburger lunch box 2.05$


The saddest part about this is that I never bring lunch to work. But it sure is nice little thing. Definitely not leak-proof, but good enough for a dry sandwich or salad.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



20.   Leather Tablet Case 3.88$


Bought it for my sister and she doesn't like it. It’s bulky; the leather is very fake looking.

„Bulky and uncomfortable to hold, makes the tablet much bigger and heavier to carry, however the stick is useful for the tablet and fun to use but only sometimes.“ – Sister.

Worth The Money? Kind of.

Rating: 5/10



21.   Floral phone case book 5.90$


Bought it for my mom’s off-brand phone. It fits perfectly. It shows wears and tears after a while but is still pretty.

Worth The Money? Almost. Kinda expensive for a phone case though.

Rating: 8/10

22.   5  Jewelry Clasps 1.59$


Got this for my grandma’s jewelry making class. She said it was a great deal and good quality.

Worth The Money?  Yes

Rating: 10/10



23.   Purple quilted bag 8.73$


I wanted this for 2 years until I finally allowed myself to get it. Very cute, looks great. The only problem is that the clasp broke the second time I wore it. I was able to fix it with super glue. Also the chain is not the best quality.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 9/10



24.   Mushroom night Light 1.03$


Very nice. I had to figure out how it works first, but again, found a fix for a minor problem. I wish I had this when I was a young child afraid of the dark.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10




25.   Led cup Warmer 0.99$


My sister wanted it. I never have guts to say no to her, especially when it’s something that costs less than 1$.

„Fun to use, not very flat, admittedly, I have spilled coffee because of it. Warmed the last sip, not more, but could potentially be useful as a hand warmer in a cold class.“ – Sister.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 7/10




26.   10 mice cat toys 1.79$


Small, quality isn’t the best, but cats don’t know that. Every time I give them a new one they get very excited. How do they know that it’s new?

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



27.   Laser pointer 0.76$


It was fun for a while, but then my cats figured out how it works and got bored of it.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



28.   Moon poster 1.29$ – 1.56$ (different sellers)


Very neat looking. I love it. I’ve got mine on my wall. Like all posters was crinkled in the post but was easy to straighten.

„Nice size and quality of printing.“ – Sister.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10

29.   White Clothes washing bag 0.79$


One day my mom was cursing the price of these washing bags in the local store and I told her that I’m 100% sure you can get 4 for the price of one on ebay. So I did.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10



30.   Embroidered Clothes washing bag 1.25$


This one is by far the best looking. Good quality, sewn carefully.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10

31.   Pink Clothes washing bag 0.79$


The same as embroidered one, just cheaper.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


32.   Floral Clothes washing bag 1.01$


The flimsiest material, but had plastic disks inside, protects underwear during wash.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10

33.   Pink heart soft liquid glitter phone case 2.99$


Unlike the previous 3, this one is silicone. It had a strong smell when I first got it, but now it doesn’t smell.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


34.   2 Embroidery rose patches 0.99$


I got them and put on a t-shirt. Very cute, good quality.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


35.   Vintage world war map 2.00$


Nice poster. I hung it on my wall.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


36.   Cat pillow toast cover 3.28$


My cats don’t appreciate it. It looks good, but doesn’t stand out like I hoped it would.

Worth The Money? Not really. Kind of expensive for a pillow cover.
Rating: 6/10


37.   5 pcs vacuum bags 7.00$


Good for storage, saves a lot of space.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 7/10



38.   Van Gogh Poster 1.88$


Very nice, even though it’s smaller than I expected. I use it as a background for my blog pictures.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


39.   Nessie Tea infuser 2.11$


Very cute. Perfect for black/green/white tea. But doesn’t contain extra small pieces of tea, like roibos.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10

40.   Transparent heart backpack 9.68$


The backpack is way better quality than I expected. Faux leather is sewn carefully, stitching is perfect. The front of the backpack is transparent with holographic glitter. If I had to buy this in my local mall clothing store I’d expect it to cost 20-30 dollars instead of just 10.

Worth The Money? Yes

Rating: 10/10


  That black backpack was the last thing I've bought on ebay. I might be slowly moving on to aliexpress. I prefer it because it’s a little easier to know what you might be actually buying. I pretty much blindly bought over 100 things on ebay. On aliexpress I get to read customer reviews, see trending items lists. The only reason that I've been buying on both ebay and aliexpress for a while now is that sometimes ebay has the lowest price for a specific item and sometimes it’s aliexpress.

I guess Aliexpress haul is coming in the future too.