Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Review: Ettusais Eye Color C BE1
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Cleo November 2010 Issue
Well, I will say nothing much this issue after flapping through.
The freebie this month is Kleenex oil blotter (15pc)! I wrote a review previously, those who are keen can get the magazine.
Ettusais has 2 new products this month! They really have lotsa new stuff every month. Its a duo foundation, apply the lighter shade on the t-zone to keep our face matt for longer hours. The darker shade is applied all over our faces.
Well, I spurgle on maquillage UV lasting powder so I most probably will give this a miss =p
the other new product is the limited edition aqua splash moist (pink bottle). the previous spray was aqua splash OB to absorb sebum, and this limited edition id for moisturiser.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Review: Ettusais Medicated Acne Real Fit Concealer
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Review: Ettusais Medicated Acne Gentle Wash
I wrote a short review on this soap when i was doing an overall brand review for ettusais some time ago.
Well, I tried this soap cleanser again lately and felt that it deserves a full review on its own again haha.
(From Ettusais.com.sg)
This soap cleanser is formulated with AC Control Oil. this soap forms a rich, creamy lather ( I agree!). With a “cushion effect”, the bubbles remove dirt and old sebum cells from the skin, leaving it dewy fresh without any feeling of tightness. Its oil-free.
I tried this cleanser again lately cos my face was in bad shape since i came back from tokyo in May.
This soap is retailing at $20 without casing. For hygiene purposes, I think its better to get a casing for this soap. I got mine free when i purchased the full sized soap 3years ago. It was on promotion so ettusais was giving away free casing & foam ball.
Result:
1 full sized soap can last at least 6months ( last longer if you use it with foam ball i feel) so its really affordable.
I can smell sulphur when i hold the soap close. But I dont really detect any scent when i cleanse my face with the foam created though.
With the foam ball, I can create lotsa foam within seconds. Foam are rather thick and dense (Fancl is still thicker though), so I cant really feel my zits when i was massaging the foam over my face. Sorta like a cushion effect. So the foam was quite comfy. I like the cushion feel haha. This foam is thicker than the dhc salicylic acne wash which i've reviewed earlier.
The foam can be rinse off easily. Face was left clean soft, the dish clean feel if you understand what i meant. not the soft and smooth kind like fancl washing powder. Face feel tight sometimes so I only use once a day. I will use Fancl at night.
After using this soap for nearly 3 months, I really have lesser breakouts. Though i still suffer a few here and there when my period is coming.
Verdict: 8.5/10
Points deducted cos sometimes its too drying for me and i still think soap is not very hygienic haha.
But its still worth a try cos it really helps to combat zits! Price is really affordable too :)
Ettusais always have samples for this cleanser so make sure you can one before buying! the sample sized soap can last at least a week!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Cleo September 2010 Issue
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Ettusais August Surprise!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Review: Oil Blotter Showdown - Clear & Clear VS Anna Sui VS Kleenex VS Ettusais
CLean & Clear VS Anna Sui VS Kleenex VS Ettusais!!
Round 1: Price
CC: $4.4 for 50 sheets
AS: $8 for ? Not stated on box, but I think it has around 80 sheets or more since 1 packet can last up to 3months when i use them 5x a week, at least 2 each day.
K: $3.65 for 50 sheets. I finally found it at ion guardian after searchin for like 2weeks?! there is a 50cents discount coupon in cleo mag Aug issue :)
E: $9 for 50sheets. I got it for free cos its given out as a freebie when you have 10stamps in your ettusais card.
Winner: Its a fight between kleenex and Anna sui, but due to absorbent ability, kleenex should be the winner cos i tend to use 2 sheets for anna sui's.
Round 2: Design
CC: Normal looking blue sheets. With tape on packet so we can take out 1 sheet easily. probably the tape is too strong, 2 sheets will be taken out sometimes.
AS: Pretty purple shade with butterflies prints! The design of the packet is lovely too! Its designed so conveniently that only 1 sheet will be taken out each time.
i hope you can see the the butterflies on the blotter! so lovely! Its not vv obvious in real life too though.
K: Plain Pretty purple on 1 side, pretty floral designs on the other. similar to CC, there is a tape to help us take out the sheets. Becos the sheet is rather thick, so only 1 sheet can be taken out each time.
Even the box is made with a material thats better than the rest! The manufatured date is printed at the back of box :) Made in taiwan.
The one on top is the front, which pple will see when we are blotting lol. the one at the bottom is the side which we blot :) It wil turn dark purple after absorbing out oil.
Ettusais: Brown sheet thats looks like sand paper haha.
Winner: I still think Anna Sui box looks the best! haha. BUT i think its easier for others to spot the kleenex shhet design from far compared to Anna Sui's cos of the material of the sheets. u know, sometimes u just wanna show off the pretty things you have LOL. So i declare its a tie between Anna Sui & kleenex!
CC: Feels plastic-sy to me haha. I dono isit me or what, but i do feel that sometimes the sheet is not smooth enough when i dab abit too hard on my face. Oil seeps through sometimes..
AS: Surface is smooth. Because its so thin, oil does seep through! So my fingers feel greasy sometimes after blotting
K: Oil does not seep through since its twin layer! Sheet is so soft and much thicker than the rest! Very spongy feeling when i dab it on my face!
Round 4: Discreet
Discreet meaning if people can know how much oil i have on my face by looking at the blotter =.=
CC: not only me, practically everybody can see how much oil i have! :( Since that film turns transparent when oil is absorbed..Its so unglam & embarrassing for me especially when i tend to blot in front of others rather than in the ladies.
AS: because of the material and color of the sheet, its almost impossible for others to see the oil, but at the same time, its quite hard for me to see as well. hence, its hard for me to know if i need to another sheet, thus usually causing me to use 2sheets each time.
Winner: Kleenex for sure!
Round 5: Absorbent
CC & K: Can absorb oil well for both. I cant decide which is better since i just started using kleenex today haha! Shall update it when i finish the pack
AS & E: Cant really absorb well, have to dab a few more times on same area. Sometimes i feel its a plus point cos i dont want all my oil to be gone and my face will end up secreting more oil since its like a equilibrium system. i usually have to use 2 sheets for my whole face.
OVERALL: KleeneX! Sheets are soft on our delicate skin, reasonably priced, & pretty at the same time! What more can we ask for!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Ettusais July Surprises!
Previously it was the new pore care wash, now its the new zero pore coat & Pore care serum :)
Zero pore coat (8g) is a clear make up base that absorbs sebum and control shine all day! Its oil free, fragrance free and colorant free. This can be wear alone (after make up base) or before foundation.
Pore care sebum is a medicated and moisturising serum that shrinks pore! It contains amino acid derivative to shrink pores, glycyrrhizinate to soothes imflammation, AC control oil to fight acne bacteria. Its fragrance and colorant free. Apply it before makeup and its suitable for both day and night use.
I tried this Aqua splash last wkend at metro sale. I could smell alcohol (or isnt their signature AC oil??). It does absorb in fast i must say.
As for the freebies this month, spend $60 and get black and white polka dot pouch and handy cosmetic mirror (2 designs available) free. For members, we will receive additional pore care wash (20ml) free.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Review: Ettusais Shelf Life
After buying so much from them, i never once received items that are old. Or to be exact, the shelf life of ettusais stuff seems to be much longer. They always print the expiry dates on their items, including samples :)
Thumbs Up!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Review: Ettusais Vacances Nails 2010
Ettusais came out with a few collection of nail colors lately. Dint really notice them since i am not a nail polish person mainly bcos i don know how to paint them well myself haha!Thursday, June 3, 2010
Review: Lip Balm ShowDown - Vaseline vs Mary Kay vs Ettusais vs Anna Sui
the contestants are:1) Vaseline lip therapy (advanced formula)
2) Mary kay satin lips lip balm
3) Ettusais lip essence spf 18 PA++
4) Anna sui lip balm
i will be naming them according to their initials as follows: (1V) (2MK) (3E) (4AS)
Round1: Price & Quantity!
(1v) $3.90, 10g. (2mk) $20, 8g. (3e) $26, 8g. (4AS) $30, 16g.
as you can see, if u were to compare, (1v) is definitely gonna be the cheapest of all! 2nd shld be (4AS) :)
Round 2: Packaging!
do i need to say more?!! (4AS) of coz! 2nd would be (3E).
Round 3: Convenience & tip design (the part which touches my lips)
as you can see, (1V) (2MK)(3E) are in tube while (4AS) is in a tub. for the tip design, (2MK) & (3E) have the same tip design shown below:

they are all fragrance free except (4AS) if im not wrong. (4AS) has a rose scent, my fave! (3E) is fragrance free, but it does smell nice too for some reason haha, mebbe its bcos of the ingredient. (1V) & (2MK) are petroleum based so they dont really smell nice. so obviously, (4AS) is my 1st & (3E) will be my 2nd
这几年试过许多唇膏,所以决定让家里的4支唇膏一较高下!本人的嘴唇是属于非常干燥型的。
要对决的4支护唇膏是:
1)Vaseline (凡士林)Advanced formula,简称 (1V)
2) Mary kay satin lips lip balm 简称 (2MK)
3) Ettusais (艾杜纱) 唇部修护精华 spf 18 PA++ 简称(3E)
4) Anna sui 安娜苏 , 简称 (4AS)
第一局 :价位和容量
(1v) $3.90, 10g. (2mk) $20, 8g. (3e) $26, 8g. (4AS) $30, 16g.
一看就知道,凡士林是最便宜的!第二是安娜苏。
第二局:包装
这还用说吗?!当然是安娜苏啦!第二是艾杜纱。
第三局:方便和款式 (这里指的是碰触嘴唇的地方)
(1V) (2MK)(3E) 都是一支支的,只有(4AS)是罐装型。而(2MK)(3E) 的设计有点不同(看以上的图片),比起(1VS)那圆圆的设计,它们用起来更方便。而(4AS)还得配合小刷子使用,不然的话有手会很不卫生。
所以这局是 (2mk)(3E)获胜。
第四局:香味
除了(4AS),其他3支都是无添加香料。(4AS)有淡淡的玫瑰香味,是我的最爱。虽然(3E)没有添加任何香料,但闻起来还不错。
第五局:质地和效果
(1V)会因为没那么“水”,所以涂起来没那么顺。
(2MK) 水水的,涂起来超方便!但可能在控制分量方面会比较困难。涂了之后,嘴唇看起来更丰满,看起来很健康,自然。但是这效果不持久,嘴唇感觉会被吸收掉。
(3E) 涂了之后,嘴唇亮亮的,很像唇密,但是有点粘粘。但是朋友曾经对我说过我的嘴唇涂完后看起来油油的,不知道是不是涂太多了。但是这款是唯一有防晒功能的。值得注意的是,每次涂这款护唇精华液都会在我的嘴唇留下白白一层的死皮,很难看。
(4AS) 质地和效果都很不错,涂完后也亮亮的。
这一局,我比较偏向(2MK)。第二是(4AS)。
第六局:滋润程度
(1V)是最滋润的,第二名,(3E) 和 (4AS)打成平手。
结论:
(4AS)赢了! 价格合理,包装漂亮,香香的,也蛮滋润。第二名是(1V)。其实(1V)和(2MK)竞争和激烈,但最后我还是选择(1V)。但如果你的嘴唇不是太干,(2MK)也是不错的选择,水水的效果真的蛮好看。
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Review: Ettusais 艾杜纱
1) Version Up Extra
it acts as a softener and after applying my face really feel soft, not oily too! works v well with the shooter too. 1 bottle last me a year.. so it actually v cheap. it comes in refill bottle too.
2) refreshing shooter extra
rather refreshing. though its in liquid form, but the shooter is actually a moisturiser. bcos of this, i find it rather hard to mix other brands with ettusais skincare. the VU & Shooter must wk together i feel. in the long run, it really helps control my breakout! 1 bottle last me about 3 to 4months.
3) Medicated acne gentle wash
a rather cheap soap cleanser but not v hygenic i thought. luckily i got a ettusais soap casing so it helps to keep it clean, but leaving it in the toilet just dont feel good. moreover, its q drying for me. so i dint cont after the 1st soap. the sulphur smell is v gd as well.
4) Medicated Pre-acne care sheet
this sheet really helps to keep my pimples at bay & soothe them! but its damn ex.. costing me 70cents for the size of a plaster. >.< so i usually cut the small sheet into tiny ones so i can fully utilise them haha. this is one of my HG fr ettusais.
5) Medicated whitening Eye treatment (yellow tube, from whitening line)
my 1st ever eye cream. nv gave me major problems, seems to be able to combat my dark circles efficiently reasonably priced as well. only complaint is that the packaging looks ugly lol! texture is q light, easily absorbed.
6) zero pore pact (oil block)
my 1st and only foundation so far! coverage is so-so, cant really conceal my red scars but oil control is q good. made my face look smooth. the color suits me well, most friends dint realise i put powder.
7) Day protect powder
got it as a monthly freebie fr ettusais. the powder is really fine..made my face look smooth and look natural. an alternative to the zero pore pact.
8 ) oil block (make up base)
gave me a radiant look and i tnk it helps to conceal pores haha. oil control is not v impressive. 1 bottle lasted me a year too, so q cheap in the long run. but i dont think its suitable for darker pple cos it may leave a ‘white film’ on their faces.
9) Medicated acne gentle make off
its in gel form, rather thick but can still be massage q easily on face. q decent but dont emulsify as fast as dhc’s cleansing oil.
10) Medicated acne clear spots superior
useless! dont work for me at all, the worst product ive ever tried from ettusais.
11) White shooter dual effect
more oily than the refreshing shooter, dont really see the whitening effect after half a bottle. prefer the refreshing shooter better.
12) Lip Essence Spf 18 Pa++
1 of the very few lip balms which contain sun protection. its quite sticky, and it leaves white thingy (dead skin) on my lips after a few hours of application.
as you can see, i really tried alot of products from ettusais!
Just get any skincare item you will be eligible for the membership. Every $10 spent entitles you to a stamp, accumulate 20 stamps to get a $10 voucher :) Get double stamps ( Every $10 spent) on your birthday month. There will be different freebies every month, just spent the minimum amount stated and you will be entitled to them! their freebies include luggage, travel kit, make up pouch etc.
Several ettusais items made it onto the shelves at the ranking ranqueen shop in tokyo (shinjuku JR station east exit) :)
ranking ranqueen is a shop which ranks basically everything ranging from food to skincare. at the shop in shinjuku station, i realised they sell the top 3 or top5 of diff categories such as make up remover, lash serum, hair spray etc.
ettusais has a few items that made it into the top3 in the respective categories. their remover, version up, eyebrow pencil, lip essence & spot concealer made it in :) their lip essence is ranked no2 at cosme website too!
想介绍我最信任的品牌给大家:艾杜纱!
从东京回来后,脸上多了很多“不速之客”:令人讨厌的痘痘!现在,我唯一敢擦在脸上的产品就是艾杜纱。
我曾有两度想要离开艾杜纱(因为受不住其它产品的诱惑),但是每次不到4个月,就会乖乖回到艾杜纱的怀里哈哈。每次回到艾杜纱,我就更坚信艾杜纱是我的救星,是我痘痘的克星 :)
1) 滲透导入液 (荳蔻魔法Up EX)Version Up EX
它是清洁脸后的第一步骤,让乳液更好吸收。涂完后,脸一点也不油腻,感觉很柔软。搭配艾杜纱的保湿化妆水一起用,效果更好!一瓶大概可以用9至1年,长期使用一点也不上皮包。也有补充装,更节省,也很环保!
2) 清爽保湿水EX (荳蔻瞬間保濕化妝水EX[清爽型]) Refreshing Shooter
这款保湿水有两种:清爽型和滋润型。我用的是清爽型。与其它品牌不同的是,这化妆水其实拥有乳液的作用,也就是涂完后就不用再擦其它面霜。我认为导入液一定要与保湿水一起使用,才能有效抗痘。一瓶大约可以用3至4个月,也有补充装。
3)輕柔潔面皂 (荳蔻洗顏皂)Medicated ance gentle wash
面皂相当实惠,一块可以用上4个月以上,但我觉得并不是太卫生。而且,用完后脸有点干,所以我现在已没有用了。
4) 荳荳集中護理面膜 Medicated Pre-Acne care sheet
每次看到那些快要长出来的痘痘,我就会立刻贴上一片。它有预防作用。当然,如果不幸痘痘已长出来了,也可贴上,它有舒缓的效果。但像胶布一样小小一片,用起来非常贵,因此我通常会将它剪成几片,只贴在长痘痘的地方。这样一来,通常一片就可用于全脸。
5)靚白亮眼凝膠 Medicated whitening eye treatment
它是我第一支眼霜。对我的黑眼圈相当有效,非常好吸收。小小一支一年也用不完。
6)隱形毛孔粉底( 零毛孔無油粉餅[清爽])Zero pore Pact (oil Block)
我第一个,也是唯一一个粉底。遮瑕能力普通,没能遮掩我红红的痘印。但控油效果很不错,擦完后脸看上去很滑。颜色很适合我的肤色,很多朋友都看不出我擦了粉底,非常自然。
7)日間守護蜜粉 (DayProtect Powder)
是赠品。新加坡的艾杜纱每月都会有不同的赠品,不是会员也可以得到赠品。密粉很细,擦后脸很滑,不想擦粉底时,这密粉也是不错的替代品,让皮肤休息一天!
8)美白防曬粧前底霜 (荳蔻美白防曬隔離霜 EX [清爽])Medicated acne whitening UV EX spf 24 Pa++ oil block
控油效果不是太理想,但我觉得它让我的毛孔看起来小一点。涂完后脸看起来很亮,很红润。一瓶可以用上1年。
9)輕柔卸妝油 (藥用荳蔻零負擔卸妝油) Medicated acne gentle make off
感觉比较象是胶状多过油,蛮好推的。水溶性还不错,但DHC的卸妆油更好。一瓶大概可以用9个月。
10) 荳荳護理. 喱 (荳蔻集中護理凝膠 ) Medicated acne clear spots superior
完全不是我痘痘的对手!
11)雙效美白保濕水 (荳蔻美白雙效化妝水)White shooter dual effect
个人比较偏爱清爽的保湿水(Refreshing shooter),因为这款美白保湿水比较油。我用了半瓶也没看到什么美白效果。
12) 唇部修護精華 Spf 18 PA++ (护唇精华液)Lip essence
它是少数有防晒功能的护唇液。粘粘的,但涂完后几个小时,会在唇上留下白白的一层,大概是死皮。
在新加坡,只要购买任何产品就可成为会员。每花$10,就能得到一个stamp,印满20个就能得到$10票券。在生日月份时,每花$10,就可获得双倍stamp. 同时,每个月艾杜纱都会有不同的赠品,如化妆包,行李箱,镜子等。非会员也可获得!只要达到最低消费就可获取 :)
我在东京时,看见艾杜纱出现在ranking ranqueen (新宿JR线,东口)的架子上。Ranking ranqueen按照销售量等将产品分等级(排名),而艾杜纱的卸妆油、滲透导入液(Version Up)、 眉笔、唇部修护精华和荳荳護理遮瑕霜(Spot concealer)就在各部门的三甲以内。:)