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.

Empty Bottle #90: Daiso Foot Cream 🌸

I got this Daiso foot cream for only 7AED some two years ago. Finished the product more than a year ago. I just can't remember why it is still in my dresser even though it is already empty. There is nothing special about Daiso foot cream but it is just affordable. That is if you can still find it nowadays. I am just glad that I was able to finish it than wasting the product.

Here are the products I bought from Daiso when I was still on my hoarding phase. Some are useful. Some are not. Just a guide as you might be looking something that is included in the hauls I made.

Daiso Haul Part 1
Daiso Haul Part 2
Daiso Haul Part 3
Daiso Haul Part 4
Daiso Haul Part 5
Daiso Haul Part 6
Daiso Haul Part 7
Daiso Haul Part 8
That's all for today.
Thanks for dropping by.

Empty Bottle #89: Lewis and Pearl Scent Shop Wish 🌸

I may have a dozen perfumes and body mists but whatever I have to say to them all are just the same. I am not a collector and I am not using them. I bought them because I am trying one which one will combat the smell of cooking food in the house.

This Lewis and Pearl Scent Shop Wish is from Philippines. I bought it from a Filipino grocery store for below 10AED. Smells good. but I will not be reviewing the scent. If your purpose in buying it is just like mine, then better not buy it.

Unfortunately the smell says on air for just a few seconds. Therefore it is good for nothing as air freshener in the small and closed flat. Such perfume does not exist. Noting to myself that my own kitchen back home should  be in the open and so the smell will not hang in the whole house.

Goodbye #90: Pasjel Mildly Smooth Axillary Cream

I do not have any issues with the seller of these Thai Beauty Products but looking at it now all the products I purchased were no good to me. In fact I am done throwing away all the products I purchased. Pasjel Mildly Smooth Axillary Cream is the last on the batch and I am getting rid of it now.

Thailand beauty products are not available in UAE market. Although some brands are in Emirates Coop. The downside is they can be extremely expensive. It would have been okay if they are indeed excellent products but sadly in my opinion they are not. Pasjel Mildly Smooth Axillary Cream is expensive and even though smells good, does not live up with its promises.

I cannot turn back the time. I am just thankful that at least I experience these products than keep on wondering about them later. I should just keep the lessons I learned just so I will not fall into the same trap again in the future.

Actually for the month of March I almost gone astray with my goals. It is easy to write things down that do it in actual. I badly wanted to buy those Korean eyeshadow palette that I know deep in my heart I wont be able to use. I was itching to buy everything that promises for me to have soft skin. Had I given in then all the steps I have done towards my way into minimalism will be in vain.

Goodbye #89: Pasjel Cherry Tender Cream

Bought this Pasjel Cherry Tender Cream last 2015 and as I keep on saying that the said year was my hoarding phase. I have too many products that I lost count anymore. And cant use them all at the same time. It has been in my drawer and only last year when I decided to take it out and try it.

It smells good but I will not repurchase. I did not even manage to finish it. It smells good and stop at there. I wish I could share something good about it aside from the scent. But there is none. And since I am practicing the Minimalist Mantra of getting rid of everything you don't need, it has to go away.

That's all for today and thanks for dropping by. As much as I love Thai dishes sadly I cant say the same about their beauty products. Almost all Thai beauty products I tested failed me.

Empty Bottle #88: Nail Polish Remover 🌸

This bottle of nail polish remover has been with me since 2009. The time that I was still crazy about nail polishes. But then because I became too goddamn busy about life that even applying a nail polish has been neglected and so this bottle got stuck somewhere among my stash. I was able to finish it off only a few weeks ago. Upon trying out new colors.

When it comes to nail polish I do not have any preference. Or brand. As long as it is affordable and can do the job. Actually I was amazed that this nail polish remover still works after being kept for so many years and way beyond its expiration date.

Goodbye #88: Byphasse Beauty Products

Was it 2014 or 2015 when I found Byphasse in UAE. It was very affordable back then. Plus I was on a hoarding phase of my life. And here are some of the products I hoarded. I will be handing them all over to my sister and thankfully they are not yet expired. Stupid of me for hoarding products instead of finishing off whatever I have.

Byphasse is actually a good product. But I am giving it all away as I am trying to clean up my mess. And rid myself from all the clutter that surrounds me. Besides I still have many face products that can last even up to next year.

Goodbye #87: Daiso Cleansing Water

Bought it back in 2015 when I was doing Daiso Haul. It is a cleansing water. Perhaps, Japanese version of micelle solution. For the price of 7.00AED. Got it from Daiso Lamcy Plaza.

 

Why am I saying goodbye to this one? Granted that it is able to clean the face. but the alcohol content is simply too high for me. I can't even breathe properly upon smelling it.

It feels like I can use it for cleaning the flat instead but then I already have tons of cleaning agents for the house that keeping it would only be taking up a space on my dresser. My dresser that used to have a 100 products on top. That finally I managed to narrow it down on half.

Goodbye #86: Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush 10

Purchased Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush 10 way back in 2008. But then I was not into make up that I barely use it. As an end result, it stayed on my drawer all those years. Found it upon cleaning up my dresser drawer. That is what I am doing. Taking out a few items daily from my magical drawers.

Back then it was affordable. On the present day I have no idea how much it would cost. If I need to use a blusher forever I would definitely use a mousse or cream as I find it easier to apply and manage. Than the powder that would need a powder blush. I do not know what else are there in my stash that's waiting for me..

Goodbye #85: TFS Chia Seed Sample

I got this The Face Shop Chia Seed No Shine Hydrating Cream sample from the shop when I made some purchases last January. I love getting samples but since I have more than enough moisturizers in my stash, I had given it away. I learned from experience that I should not stock up samples. Small items can result in clutter and if there are too many they end up being expired. Which is a waste of product.

I am a work in progress when it comes to minimalist and frugal life. It has been months but I know I will get there. I am getting there. Baby steps. One step at a time.

Paki Explain

PHOTO Credits to the owner

Goodbye #84: Katinko

My room is indeed magical. As it housed almost one thousand items. Some of the clutter I got rid of didn't make it here but I know that I already dumped a lot. Anyway I will be saying goodbye now to this Katinko cream. It is a medicine from Philippines which I used more than a decade ago. So long that I cannot remember anymore for what purpose it is meant to.

Needless to say it is expired by now and has to go away. Hopefully by next year I will be writing posts about cooking. I am hoping by then I am totally free from all the clutter I created in my life.

Goodbye #83: The Bodyshop Lip and Cheek Tint

The Bodyshop Lip and Cheek Tint Doll was purchased back in 2014. And it was a funny story how I ended up purchasing it. I thought I would save money if I have a dual purpose make up. But I was wrong I ended up not using it. I do not like it as lip tint. It is okay as a cheek tint. But then heck, there are far more superior blushers in the market. So this ended up inside my dresser. Among with all my stash/clutter/garbage.

And since I am now trying to get rid on an item per day, I must say goodbye to this. At least I experience a lip and cheek tint. And realized that this is something not meant for me. So it is something I was able to avoid afterwards. Rather than me always wondering if it is a good product.

Goodbye #82: Soap and Glory Fab Pore Moisturizer

Bought it only last year. Used it twice. Now letting it go. One of the few moisturizers I purchased on the last quarter of the year. It is not yet expired and I am not throwing it in garbage bin. Handing it over to someone instead.

Seems like Soap and Glory products are simply not for me. It is good but my skin is not in love with it. Giving it away rather than have it in my dresser to occupy a space. Remember more clutter around, more space for little insects to hide. More clutter around, the harder to clean up especially the corners. Or hard to reach spaces. So shedding items is the only way.

Clutter

PHOTO Credits to the owner

Goodbye #81: Rimmel Primer and Foundation

It was an impulse purchase from 2015 or 2016. It is the major reason why I am avoiding sales associates like a plague. Because I am too stupid and they can easily talk me out into buying. I visited Xpressions in Safeer Mall with the intention of buying primer only. But alas SA said I would actually save money if I will buy a combo of primer and foundation. I got it for only 55AED.

I bought it even if I actually hate foundation. They always feel heavy on the skin and cant hide the fact that I have whiteheads on my nose. Something I had to live with everyday. That being said I used the primer twice. While the foundation only one. Now I have to get rid of it. It comes in a box which currently lost along with my other stash. I don't have the time yet to sort them out.

Korean Lip Tints

Taking a break today from Goodbye Series and Empty Bottle post. Upon cleaning up my stash I found another batch of products from 2015. Here are some of Korean lip tints I own. I am not sure if they are expired already. I put them out in the drawer first. Deciding should I use them up? Or should I just discard them. Packaging looks too cute anyway.

Most brands are  affordable but too bad this country seems to be allergic when it comes to selling affordable Asian products.

Goodbye #80: Ever Bilena Blush Glow

This is the box only. The tube is somewhere in the house and will share it as soon as I find it. This was included in my beauty products from Manila haul.

It is a Philippine brand but probably Made in PRC. Affordable. But not my type. That's why I have to find the tube and other photos I have taken for you to see why it is not for me.

It is a white cream that turns into pink when applied to cheeks. And hard to remove so you better apply a small amount only. Saying goodbye as the box is adding up to my already cluttered dresser.