Goodbye #92: Wet and Wild Lipsticks

I think Wet and Wild lipstick is pretty popular because some says that they are similar to Mac in colors. It is another China made US brand of cosmetics. Used to be available in UAE through online sellers only. But I found it in Ajman last November 2015 and bought some lipsticks. I bought 4 or more I think. But not all for me of course.

I am not sure if I only have 2 shades. But when I was rummaging through my items these are the only Wet and Wild lipsticks that I got. Maybe I got a tube for only 18.00AED. And probably people are right when they compare the colors to Mac.

But I am letting it go now. Because it is matte and I dislike matte as it is too drying on my lips. And as I have said before 2016 ends, I will be finishing my make up. Letting them go if in case I can't finish them.

The colors are wonderful but this brand is matte and my lips don't like matte. Ever. To think I do not wear lipstick all the time. I do not find them attractive in on my lips also. Setting on the fine lines. So instead of Wet and Wild I would rather search for other affordable European make up.

That's all for now and thanks for dropping by. While I keep on shedding my items. At at the same time fighting the urge to keep on buying.

PS: I feel like I will not be in this place any longer. I might go anytime soon. But then as much as I hope to speed up the process of my discarding items I cannot find enough time yet. The situation is not even close to the 2009 crisis. Things are changing. And I am getting old. Now I understand what old people usually feels in ever changing world. We are not in some kind of Buddhist countries where they give respect for old people for their contribution in the society. Tsk.

Goodbye #91: LCS Depil

LCS is a very affordable brand of cosmetics from France. Available in Carrefour UAE. And so this LCS depil I got it for only below 10AED. It is a cream meant to remove the hairs from the legs. Now I can't remember if it has been sitting in the bathroom for one year. Or two years.

 

I am not the one to waste products no matter what. But whatever I do it is exception to the rule. Whatever shave cream I use, they all have the same effects on my skin. They are making my skin itchy. I can't help myself from scratching them that I always end up having small wounds and scars. And so only waxing is the best option for me.

 

Because I am allergic to any hair removing cream I am throwing it out now. I can't even think of what else I can use it for. When it is clearly not in good jibe with my skin. I tried different brands already for me to say that I am allergic to it.

That's all. While I continue to hunt in my magical space as to what other items I should throw out.

Pan Project: Elf Shimmering Facial Whip

Another purchase from 2014, Elf Shimmering Facial Whip. Elf is China made American brand of cosmetics. That is not available in UAE. But some online sellers were selling it. I am just not so sure if until now they still do. And I honestly don't get why it is quite popular. I kept on seeing it on social media.

I ordered at least 3 items as they were on sale for only 5AED each plus shipping fee which is not bad rather than me meeting the person. Spending time and fare. I did not like the other 2 items and discarded them long time ago. But I kept this Elf Shimmering Facial Whip. And after more than 2 years I am now taking it out from my stash of hoarded products. Just so I can use it and hopefully finish it off. I am now having a long list of items I wish to finish this year.

It comes in a small tube. White in color. Cream type and meant as a highlighter. Well I will say it again. Silly me for purchasing it. I bought it just because it was on sale. But honestly speaking I do not need it. But since I have it and I don't want to throw it then I will be just using it.

Actually writing post about products that are included in my Pan Project helps me a bit in controlling my impulses. After purchasing Mac nude lipsticks first week of March since it was on sale, I was itching into buying other items that I do not need. And so from time to time I have to take a look at my current products that I'm dying to finish it. As to remind myself not to fall into senseless spending again.

Swatch of the Elf Shimmering Facial Whip. Me thinks this will work best for occasions that you have to glam up like wedding and parties. But it has been years since I last attended a party. So I end up using it at work. Just using it minimally so I won't look like a clown.

Thanks for dropping by. And remember the Minimalist Mantra: Everything in your house should be something useful to you. If they are not, get rid of them.

Pan Project: Carlo Di Roma Cream Eyeshadow

Carlo Di Roma is a Spanish brand of makeup that no longer exists. I found it at Xpressions Style of Safeer Mall way back in 2014 or earlier than that. And during that time it was on sale as they were just trying to finish of their stocks. I got this nude cream eyeshadow for only 10AED. I do not use makeup on daily basis but I was on my hoarding spree. This is just one of the many items I purchased during that sale.

Let me clear again that I do not advocate using expired makeup or cosmetics. But I am not sure if it is indeed expired already. And I am taking a risk by using it. And will not blame anyone but myself if ever it irritates me. For it is my fault. Purchasing items I don't need and stocking them up in my dresser.

Photo of the product and swatch on my hand. I love it for being nude. And this swatch reminds me of other products that I currently own like Kiko Glow Stick Highlighter for instant. I wish to finish it within the year but then I am not so sure. I am pulling all the other items I intend to finish. Putting them in one pouch. And looking at them whenever there is an urge to purchase another product again. 

Instead of giving a brownish pink look on my eyes it comes off as white due to my brown complexion. And that's all for today. Thanks for dropping by.

Empty Tube #92: Une Rouge Lipstick R06

I first wrote about Une Rouge Lipstick R06 two years ago. As I have said a numerous times I love Mac lipstick but since it is expensive, I went out and tried different brands. To find something similar or better to Mac. In that quest of mine I found Une or Une Beauty. The mother company is Bourjois. It is an organic cosmetics. Supposed to be a drug store brand.

In spite of being a drug store brand it is still expensive. But I got mine during on sale. But then all organic products I have known are expensive anyway. Honestly I found Une better than Mac when it comes to lipstick. It maybe expensive but cheaper if compared to Mac. The only downside would be it is not available widely in UAE. And limited color selection.

I got mine for 59.75AED during sale back in 2015. I got it from Centrepoint Mirdif City Centre. I don't know why Centrepoint doesn't have a standard set of brands. Meaning if this is available in Mirdif City Centre then why other branches do not carry it? And it is not included in their online shopping as well.

I used it from the time of purchased until early 2016. Kept it for a while as I was about to finish it. Pull it out from my stash. Meaning to use it up to the last drop. But unfortunately black color showed up. I read somewhere that it is actually bacteria. It is not surprising to think that this is an organic makeup. Anyway this is my first ever lipstick that I finished up to this point.

I have 3 Une Beauty lipsticks and I swatches them on my hand as can be seen in the photo. The swatch of Une Rouge Lipstick R06 is in the middle. I can't think of anything negative about this brand. I am just not so sure if Centrepoint Mirdif City Centre still carries it. Maybe I will check one of these days. 

This shade gives me that MLBB look. Perfect for brown skinned girls like me. And perfect for everyday use.

Empty Tube #91: Ponds Flawless White 🌸

Bought some skin care products last February 2015. Ponds Flawless White was included in the said haul. But I was able to use it only last year due to having too many products to finish.

Sadly this does not work for me. It promises to be an anti spot intensive whitening serum. But did not help at all regarding my sun spots. It failed me badly. I was able to finish it last year. But only now that I am throwing the tube away.

After Ponds Flawless White failed me I stopped altogether buying products that promises to whiten the sun spots. Instead spent my money on sunscreens.

Holy mothballs. I wish beauty products would simply stop fooling the public with all their empty promises. This has been the Nth product for me!

Pan Project: Kiko Radiant Touch Gold Highlighter

I first saw Kiko Cosmetics in Venice, Italy back in 2013. I can say that this is an inexpensive makeup from Italy. But it was not available in UAE market. 2014 some online sellers were offering Kiko Cosmetics in UAE. Since I love their lipstick I went ahead and ordered Kiko Highlighter and Kiko Glow Touch. Back then I was still a hoarder. I do not need it. I just wanted it. Let me just share handful of photos then will comment about this product in the end.

Kiko Cosmetics is an Italian brand of cosmetics. In Venice I would call it as a drugstore brand as the prices are not so high. It was just between 1Euro to 10Euro. But then in UAE whether online or in the physical shop I feel like this is a high end brand due to amount. But as I was saying it was my hoarding phase that I made the purchase even if I don't need it.

Kiko Cosmetics Creamy Stick Highlighter comes in 2 colors. Rose and Gold. I would have taken both only if it was not so damn pricey. But then silly of me to buy it because I am not using full make up and no idea how to use highlighter or why would I even use it. In fact I rarely use make up.

Kiko Cosmetics Creamy Stick Highlighter as the name suggest comes in a stick and creamy. Since I bought it impulsively I kept it without knowing when will I be using it. I am not sure if this is indeed expired. And there's no way on earth that I would advocate using expired products but then my case is different. I hoarded and can't bear to waste a product. And so this year I have taken it out and included it in make up that I will finish off. Pan Project in make up. 

I am also not sure if it has been discontinued from Kiko or not. Or if there are now wide selection of colors. Kiko is now available in Dubai like in Mirdif City Centre but I have no plans on buying. And the photo didn't give it justice because in real life the gold color is visible even though I have brown skin. I am now using it on my  cheeks on top of my blush or using it alone as blush.

I just hate it when it rubs off on my mobile. Only then I remember that I shouldn't use any make up on my face. But then I have too now because I have loads of them.

Pan Project: Kiko Glow Touch Lip and Cheek

2014 when I started looking for a brand that can replace Mac lipstick. In my quest in doing so I ended up buying lip and cheek products. Thinking I am saving money in doing so. But I wrong I did not saved any money at all.

Kiko Glow Touch is one of the few lip and cheek tints I purchased. It was not available in physical store and I got it online. I am not sure if it was for 80AED or more.

Okay guys this is not a thorough review just took load of photos to share. I am not sure if it is limited edition or permanent edition of Kiko Cosmetics.

Kiko Cosmetics is now available in Dubai but I am not sure if they have a branch in Abu Dhabi. Their shop that I know of is in Mirdif City Centre. Sharing the information for those who are interested.

Took photo of all angles of the box for those who are curious. I think this Kiko Glow Touch came out with at least 5 colors but I have chosen 105 Analogic Nude as nude works best for my brown skin.

2017 finally I am taking it out from my stash of hoarded products and including it in my list of things I need to finish of this year. Or my Pan Project.

Not sure if this is expired or when exactly is the expiry date. And I am not advocating for you guys to use expired products. But I am taking risks here as it is my fault in the first place why I have many products. That I do not need immediately.

I do not even know if I can finish it in a year. I am not using it on my lips. Just using it on my cheeks. And sometimes on my eyes. Plus it is quite sticky. I love the color. But not exactly my favorite cream blush. Unlike Une. But I can't buy Une as long as I have something that I must finish.

Last photo is how it looks on my skin. I am still thinking of ways how to subside the stickiness. Will try mixing it with face powder soon.

That's all for today. And thanks for dropping by.

My Turkey Diaries: Pasjel Classic Lipstick 16

It has been months since I visited Turkey for a month and I bought some lipsticks while I was there. But only recently when I finally was able to take photos. And only now that I actually have the time to write a post about it.

Pasjel is a Turkish brand of makeup. Available in Rossmann if my memory serves me right. And to Gratis. I am not just sure if Watsons Turkey carries it too. I got mine in number 16 which is a dark shade of plum.

Took a photo of all the sides of the box that states information about the Pasjel lipstick product. And making sure I did not miss anything.

Verdict: Price I found it expensive. I paid more than 20TL for it. 1TL is 1.25AED and you might say that it is affordable if to compare to lipsticks in UAE. But then in Turkey Rossmann there are other cheaper brands one can buy. Anyway I purchased it to experience a Turkish brand of make up. Expensive but the box and the tube looks and feels cheap. As of the pigment it is good and can last long but not drying on the lips.

Top of the box and top of the lipstick with letter P. That indicates the name Pasjel. And as I write this I remember that Thailand also has a brand name Pasjel. These two Pasjels are not related to each other.

Pasjel Lipstick Classic. Now question is when will I be able to finish it when I have so many lipsticks.

Rich dark plum color. I am not a fan of this color but hey I have to try it every once in a while. I love the look, sometimes. ♥

Will I purchase again from Pasjel if given a chance? Well the answer is no. Not unless they are having a massive sale.

And that's all for Pasjel Classic Lipstick. I still have at least 7 lipsticks from that trip waiting for me. I will share them here once I started using them.

I miss Turkey. I wish to come back and continue sightseeing.