12th Pack of Free Samples review

In pretty good mood, cause yesterday pia finnish Smiling Pasta le! :)
Hot shot Completed.
Smiling Pasta Completed.
Miss no good ep 12 (still showing)
Pi Li MIT ep 3 (still showing)
Love or Bread ep 1 (still showing)

And today is JS's Birthday!
HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY JS! :)


In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
7th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
8th Pack of Free Samples review. BB Cream Special (4 items)
9th Pack of Free Samples review. (Best Kit of 08) (4 items)
10th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
11th Pack of Free Samples review. (5 items)



Samples in my 12th Pack of freebies includes Skinfood mask, essence, Lioele "mask" and Wild Rose Hand Creme! Must grab item of this pack is the Skinfood Rice mask & Rose Hand cream.



Title: Lioele Pore Clean And Tightening pack
Rated: 3/5
Like: Easy application
Dislike: Doesn't really seem to work for me.
Main Review: I guess my skin's really naughty this week. None of the products seems to work and I'm getting a little tired trying to get rid of those stubborn blackheads and huge pores. This mask thingy is easy to apply and I think it's alright. It's not too strong that it hurts my skin so I'm quite alright with it. It's a pity it didn't work. I still have 1 sample pack which I got at JurongPoint, I'll give it a try another day.
Will I Buy It: No



Title: Skinfood Rice Mask
Rated: 4/5
Like: Lesser blackheads & smell natural.
Dislike: None at the moment.
Main Review: I used the whole sample on my face this afternoon. After I read that other fr3b'ers used for 3-4 applications, I feel like a idiot. -.- Anyway back to the review. I'm not sure if I'm having a super good skin day or something, after using this mask, my blackheads seems to have become a bit lesser! The smell like most Skinfood stuffs, smells natural and "comforting". The rice thingy acts as a pretty good scrub I suppose. I'm not so sure about the whitening part though. I would say I really enjoined using this mask. Might be getting this product to use/try somemore. :)
Will I Buy It: Yes



Title: Skinfood Herb Salad Essence
Rated: 3/5
Like: No need to use much.
Dislike: Oily feeling.
Main Review: The first time I tried, I dabbed a little here and there and I liked it. The smell is alright and it's not too oily. The second time I put on a little more and spread all over my face. When you put too much the herb smell is stronger than the orangy smell and I don't really like the herb smell. My face also becomes very oily after a while. But so far so good, no breakouts. *touchwood* :p
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Naturenu Wild Rose Hand and Nail Creme
Rated: 4/5
Like: Smell not too over and not too oily.
Dislike: Not very cheap.
Main Review: I like this hand cream a lot. The rose smell is lasting but not overpowering. It's creamy but not too oily. And sample is good enough for 2-3 applications if you're using on your hands only. :) I used it all on my hands and legs. :p After a while you'll totally forget that you put hand cream cause no sticky or oily feeling. :) Only minus point it's that I don't often buy hand cream so I find this a tiny bit expensive. :p Might purchase it if I've extra money to spare loh..
Will I Buy It: Maybe


You can get these samples to try them out yourself here. :)

11th Pack of Free Samples

Zoo Trip part 7 is scheduled to a later date.
It's not due to the recent White Tiger attack lah! -.-''


In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
7th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
8th Pack of Free Samples review. BB Cream Special (4 items)
9th Pack of Free Samples review. (Best Kit of 08) (4 items)
10th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)



Here's everything in my 11th Pack of Samples. :)



5 items cause the Skin Renewal Gel is supposed to come with pack number 10 but they accidentally missed out. Thumbs up to them for the quick rectification and now I get to test it. :)



Title: Sansho Skin Renewal Gel
Rated: 3/5
Like: Removes deadskin without pain.
Dislike: Doesn't remove blackheads.
Main Review: It effectively removes quite a lot of what appears to be deadskin but doesn't work on my stubborn blackheads though. I prefer this to the marvel gel from ginvera?. At least after using it, my face doesn't hurt. If your main concern is deadskin I think you might like it. My main concern is my very stubborn blackheads, so I don't think I'll get this product.
Will I Buy It: No



Title: CURE Natural Aqua Jel
Rated: 4/5
Like: Removes deadskin w/o pain, easy application
Dislike: Doesn't remove blackheads
Main Review: Similar to the Sansho Renewal Gel, this Jel also removes deadskin without the pain I get after using the Ginvera marvel gel. But I personally feel that this CURE is better than the Sansho one because it's very easy to apply. When you pump out it's gel form, once you apply on your face it's like liquid like that. Very easy to smooth on. Only minus point is that I still have those stubborn blackheads. I think I'm stuck with stawberry nose for the rest of my life. :(
Will I Buy It: No



Title: Skinfood Oat Cinnamon Rich Foam
Rated: 3/5
Like: Natural smell, scrub & not too drying.
Dislike: It's not cheap.
Main Review: The natural smell, makes me feel at ease while using. I also like the gentle feel of the scrub and the not too drying feel. It's a pity that it doesn't really suit my oily combination skin and also a little bit expensive. :p
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Naturenu Honey Mango Body Butter
Rated: 4/5
Like: Smell and non-sticky feel
Dislike: Not much effect.
Main Review: I like the smell, was a bit hesitant to grab this sample when I read reviews saying that the smell is very strong. I find it alright if I use on my legs and arms. It's not too bad. It's my first time using body butter and I find it not easy to spread everywhere like lotion. But also because of the not easy to spread, I can slowly apply to my skin and find my skin being loved. :p But I find that there's not much moisturising effect on the skin. Maybe I should buy one to try using and see if it does work if used long term. :)
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Skinfood Black Sesame Hot Mask
Rated: 3/5
Like: Warm and the natural smell.
Dislike: Doesn't clear my stubborn blackheads.
Main Review: I'm still looking for anything that can help me clear those stubborn blackheads. This mask smells really nice to me. The "scrub" feels alright but if you massage too hard it's a little painful. I like the warm warm feeling when you first put it on but it doesn't seem to last long and I'm not sure what it really does to my skin. Glad that it's quite gentle and didn't hurt my skin, I guess it's pretty good as a normal scrub that smells really good. But nah, I wouldn't buy it cause I'm still searching for my perfect blackhead remover mask and of coz it's also not very cheap you know. :p
Will I Buy It: No


You can grab these samples too.

10th Pack of Free Samples Review

Been spending so much time editing those zoo trip photos until my eyes going to pop out liao. Let's take a break from all those animals photos and review some free samples.. lalala~

In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
7th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
8th Pack of Free Samples review. BB Cream Special (4 items)
9th Pack of Free Samples review. (Best Kit of 08) (4 items)



Supposed to come with the Sansho Skin Renewal Gel, but they forget to include and thus it's coming in with my 11th Pack of Free Samples. :)



Title: Ginvera Nutriwhite Marvel Gel And Nutriwhite Lotion
Rated: 2/5
Like: Removes deadskin
Dislike: Slight pain & the sunscreen lotion?
Main Review: Alright there's 2 product here so I'll review one at the time okay? Not okay also must say okay, cause that's what I'm going to do. First up, the Marvel Gel. I think it removes deadskin as my skin feels smoother after using it. As for my stubborn blackheads, probably only 25-50% were removed. My face hurts after exfoliating and it's really irritating lah. :( Next, the Illuminating Lotion. I thought it's like a toner kinda lotion but alas, it's more like a sunblock kinda cream. Face is a bit sticky and I don't like it at all. So now I have a sticky with slight pain face. :(
Will I Buy It: No



Title: Lotree Base Makeup
Rated: 4/5
Like: Good coverage & easy to use.
Dislike: Expensive
Main Review: I'm not a makeup expert so I wouldn't be able to tell you the pros and cons like a professional. But even a makeup idiot like me can use this to make my skin look very chio. I'm sure it's a pretty good product. :) It didn't fully cover my super dark panda eyes but it covers most of my blemishes! Coverage without "weight" is good. I'm not a big fan of liquid foundation. I find them messy and I always end up looking rather "ghostly". This time round with the base and little pressed powder on top, I look quite natural and I like it. :) I prefer this to their BB cream as BB cream a bit difficult for me to blend? The only minus point so far it's the price. I'm a soon-to-be student and SGD60 for 1 (35ml) bottle is indeed a little steep for me. :(
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Sansho Skin Emollient Essence
Rated: 2/5
Like: Nothing.
Dislike: Doesn't work for me?
Main Review: I used before bedtime and when I wake up I didn't notice any difference other than more blackheads. I don't like the white particles and the werid werid feeling it gave me when applying the product. Guess this essence thing doesn't work for me. :(
Will I Buy It: No


There are many samples waiting for you to grab them. :)

9th Pack of Free Samples Review (Best Kit of 08)

In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
7th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
8th Pack of Free Samples review. BB Cream Special (4 items)



I actually requested for this pack to come in as registered mail cause I don't want to miss getting the "sample kit of the year". :p Alright I lied, I checked out using registered mail because I wanted to check if they would take a lot longer to reach me. Guess what? It's almost the same timing! :) I love it that they send those samples out within 1-2days so we get our free samples within a week. :)



Title: Listerine Mint Mouth Wash (Bright & Clean)
Rated: 4/5
Like: It works.
Dislike: Spicy!! & dry mouth.
Main Review: I am forced to use mouth wash because of my tooth all decaying and all going to drop out if I don't clean them well. Laugh all you want, but that's the SAD truth. I'm in this love-hate relationship with this mouthwash. It's really spicy and that's how I know it works but then it's so hot that I tear after 5-10secs of rinsing. :( And after rinsing my mouth feel very dry. :( but I'll still use it because it works. :p
Will I Buy It: Yes



Title: Neutrogena Radiance Sampler Kit
Rated: 4/5
Like: No stinging feeling, light scent & skin feels pampered.
Dislike: Cleanser has milk smell?
Main Review: As of now, this is the sample kit of the year!! I know you're probably still laughing at my cleanser has milk smell comment. Yes, I'm one of those irritating overly sensitive people. lalala~ But don't get me wrong, I love the cleanser. Even though it has a milk smell and doesn't foam as much as my usual cleanser, my face actually feels clean minus the dry feeling! The toner doesn't stings my face and I also like that it smells alright to me. :) The best item has to go to the mask! I left the mask on for 15mins and took it off before I sleep; I woke up next day with a glow on my face. :) Will check this product out and if it's not too far away from my budget, I'll definitely buy it! :)
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Loreal True Match Two Way Powder Foundation
Rated: 2/5
Like: SPF
Dislike: Coverage soso and my face a bit oily after 4hrs
Main Review: Like what some have already said, it's quite a normal 2way powder foundation. Coverage is so-so, I use it on top of bb cream. Tone wise, it'll be good if they let people choose the shade that's suitable for their skin tone. But it'll be more expensive to manufacture I think. :p Just 4 hours after application, my nose has started to get a tiny bit oily. The sample size is good to bring out for touch-ups when you've only got a tiny bag to squeeze your stuffs in. :)
Will I Buy It: No



Title: Derma Genesis Cellular Youth Creating Day Cream
Rated: 3/5
Like: Feels a bit like gel, not too creamy.
Dislike: A bit sticky & my face kinda shine after a while.
Main Review: If you do follow my reviews, you'll know that I'm not a big fan of creams. I find most creams too rich for my liking and sometimes if I slather on a little more, my combi skin will protest with breakouts and some oil beads thingy? :( Not to mention that I hate the thick thick feeling on my face. Like a mask suffocating my skin like that. So, boy am I glad that this cream is actually more gel-cream than cream-cream. :) My face feels a tiny bit sticky-oily but it's not so bad that I feel it's dirty or something. And my nose looks kinda shiny which irritates me because I hate my fat nose. :(
Will I Buy It: Maybe


Quickly go grab the sample kit of the year before it goes OOS! :)

8th Pack of Free Samples review (BB cream special)

In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
7th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)


Wow. It's almost one month since I last reviewed my 7th pack of free sample!!
This time I redeemed 4 makeup samples! Yes, I'm sorta in a makeup mood. :p
And out of these 4 free makeup samples 3 are BB Creams! Lalalala~



Title: Lioele Blooming Shimmer Pearl Base
Rated: 4/5
Like: Smell and shimmer
Dislike: Too shimmery
Main Review: I know I'm so contradicting and you want to throw stones at me for the above "answers". First, I must say I really like the colour. I think it looks very pretty and looking at itinstantly makes me feel like a princess. After I put some on my face, I kinda of love and hate it. Love how it makes my skin looks "glowy ". And hate that it makes me skin look really shiny and oily in photos. And because it's a little shiny, it kinda makes my blemishes seems more "outstanding" so I'm rather disturbed by that. :( Secondly I think the smell is light and sweet really makes the user feel like a little girl all over again. Overall a rather good experience and I will definitely use this on good skin days. :)
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: BRTC Whitening & Wrinkle repair BB Cream
Rated: 3/5
Like: Not as thick as Gold Caviar
Dislike: Not very good coverage
Main Review: Alright I know it's not totally their fault that I can't cover my blemishes totally. My skin is terrible. :( I have problem working with the cream, I will need to improve my skill by a lot if I want to use BB cream. After application, my face looks really white and the cream feels a bit thick and oily on my face. Well, the price is a little bit steep and unless I learn how to use it properly, I don't think I would purchase it at all.
Will I Buy It: No



Title: BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream
Rated: 2/5
Like: SPF and the name sounds expensive
Dislike: Thick and not very good coverage
Main Review: I'm just going to admit that I am shallow to say that I like this product because it sounds expensive. But well, it's GOLD CAVIAR! hahas. Okay, so I also like that it contains a bit of SPF which also means lazy people like me doesn't have to add another step to get sun protection we need. So I don't like that it feels thick and that the coverage is not very good. Alright I know it's my fault for having panda eyes and I have yet to find a product that can hide them. As per my review on the whitening BB Cream, I have problem using BB Cream/liquid foundation and stuffs, maybe that's the cause of my face looking white after application. This is $6 more expensive as compared to the whitening one! I don't think I'll purchase this as I'll only be wasting money since I am really lousy with BB creams.
Will I Buy It: No



Title: Lotree Primer Tinted BB Cream
Rated: 3/5
Like: Pretty tube packaging & SPF
Dislike: Thick and oily?
Main Review: I think I cannot use BB Cream at all. I keep feeling like it's too thick and I can't seem to cover much. :( I like the sample tube, it's very pretty and makes me feel like queen. Colour tone wise, this one seems to be a tiny bit darker as compared to the BRTC ones cause it didn't make me look too pale or maybe I didn't slap on too much. Honestly I don't know what's wrong with me. :( This one seems to be the most expensive of the lot and it's off my budget. So I don't think I'll purchase it.
Will I Buy It: No


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*Extra information for above BB Creams:

BRTC Whitening & Wrinkle Repair BB Cream

An instantly effective multi-benefit cover cream that protects, restores and soothes the skin while providing whitening and wrinkle repair functions. It also provides effective coverage for skin imperfections like blemishes, acne marks, dark rings and uneven skin tone giving your skin a natural and lively glow. This "Wonder Cream" contains three patented ingredients of EMX- Water, Vita Extract and Na-Complex which improve the elasticity of the skin, control excessive sebum, provide sufficient moisture for dry skin and soothe skin pores for a healthier, fairer and radiant complexion. BB Cream is popular among Korean and American celebrities who want the "No Make-Up" natural beauty look.

Skincare & Cosmetic Benefits:
1. Promotes skin whitening and wrinkle repair
2. Protects, regenerates and improves elasticity of the skin
3. Provides nutrition and moisturizes the skin
4. Effectively covers skin imperfections naturally
5. Acts as a primer, foundation and concealer
6. Creates a healthier, fairer and radiant complexion
7. Light textured feeling suitable for hot climate conditions
Retail Price: $49
Available at Watsons.
http://www.brtc.co.kr/

BRTC Gold Caviar BB Cream


Gold Caviar BB Cream is a triple-function cream that has a high concentration of Caviar Extract. It provides whitening, wrinkle repair and UV-block functions for the skin and also contains platinum ingredient which supplies rich nutrients as well as shaping care for droopy skin. This special cream also contains 3 patented ingredients of EMX-Water, Vita Extract and Na-Complex which helps to provide soothing care for tired skin while maintaining a healthier, radiant and fairer complexion for a natural beauty look.

Skincare & Cosmetic Benefits:
1. Promotes skin whitening and wrinkle repair
2. Protects & regenerates the skin
3. Provides shaping care for droopy skin
4. Provides UV-rays protection ( SPF 20/PA++ )
5. Contains rich botanical nutrients for a healthier skin
6. Effectively covers skin imperfections naturally
7. Acts as a primer, foundation and concealer
8. Light textured feeling suitable for hot climate conditions
Retail Price: $55
Available at Watsons.
http://www.brtc.co.kr/

Lotree Primer Tinted BB Cream

Retail Price: $56


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Guess where I went on Monday afternoon?

Does this photo gives you any answer?



Very obvious liao.. Still cannot guess?



Yes, I finally visited Qian Zu Ge!

No photos inside cause I was alone that day. :(
Used my $30 voucher and topped up $28 for their 1hr foot massage.
It's really relaxing and I felt like sleeping loh! The staffs are really nice and I felt really pampered and enjoyed the whole 1hr massage! :) If I'm going back for foot massage, I'll ask for the same girl who serviced me. Problem is, I forgot to ask for her name. :(

I also did my first classic Manicure and Pedicure using the package I bought at the cozycot party.


I know my toes looks funny.


I love love love love my chio chio de nails!!! :)
The girl who did my nails is called Ivy I think.
She's very very very pretty and very good at what she's doing. :)

Didn't manage to take proper photos of my nails till Tuesday night.


My left hand.


And right hand.



Up-close photo of my toe nails.


Up-close photo with flash. :) *bling bling*
Nice mah? :P

Will go back again when I have extra cash to pamper myself. :P
Will take lots of photos then. :)

7th Pack of Free Sample

In case you missed the previous free samples reviews:
1st Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
2nd Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
3rd Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
4th Pack of Free Samples review. (3 items)
5th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)
6th Pack of Free Samples review. (4 items)


Can you believe it? I'm into my 7th pack now?
I think I'm addicted to trying new stuffs. :p
If only these are advertorials... *sighs*

Anyway, I'm just writting this free sample series cause I feel like keeping a record of my reviews. :)

All that you see in these reviews, can be found in the website where I got my samples from. But you don't get to see these photos that I took there lah. And if you specifically want to read my review on a product, you'll have to look for it, which is quite troublesome IMO (in my opion), which is why I decide to blog it here for your benefit okay!



I'm still in the skincare mood. This time.. I've got Masks to try out! :)
Oh and I got 10 small tubes of contact lens solution and a new contact lens case too!




Title: P2 revitalise Multi Purpose Solution
Rated: 3/5
Like: Simple packaging and it's not too expensive.
Dislike: Doesn't clean as well after a while?
Main Review: I used 2 bottles (regular) of this before changing back to complete. When I purchased it, the promotion was 2 bottles comes with 1 or 2 trial kit and 2 contact lens case. I remember the price to be a bit lower than complete and it's not that bad. If I'm feeling broke and ran out of contact lens solution, I may buy this brand again. :) Maybe I was slowly becoming lazy or something, the solution seems to become less effective by the time I'm halfway through a bottle. But when I open a new bottle, it worked alright again. Weird?
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: NIVEA Visage Peel off Mask
Rated: 3/5
Like: Different from sheet mask, smell alright.
Dislike: Sticky and not sure what's it suppose to do. :p Main Review: It's my first time trying this and it's quite a fun experience. I manage to peel off the whole mask in 1 piece! When you apply it, it's kinda sticky and looks kinda "wet-shiny". After I wash my hands, sit down check some mails and in about 15mins, the mask feels like it's tighten and it's ready to peel off. Not sure what's it supposed to do for me. No blackheads removed but the outer part of my face does feel a little smoother though. Might buy some to play around with after I finish my tons of sheet mask. :p
Will I Buy It: Maybe



Title: Neutrogena Fine Fairness Peel Mask
Rated: 3/5
Like: 5mins can wash off!
Dislike: Washing off and not much effect on me.
Main Review: I thought it's a "peel-off" mask, but it's actually a wash off mask. hahas. The peel in this case actually means "peeling off" the dead skin from your face and not you ownself peel off the mask. It has a little bit of beads like stuffs, which reminds me of exfoliator (wrong spelling I think). After using the product, it makes my skin feels a little smoother, but it doesn't seems to "whiten" the stuffs I want it to whiten. :p Maybe need to use a few more times but then thirty++ is a little bit steep for 5 small tubes. I might need to consider carefully before buying it or wait for any major SALES! :p I like the short timing needed for the product to work, 5mins passby a lot faster then 15mins. :p
Will I Buy It: Maybe


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