Daiso's Peel Off Nail Polish review

in my last post about Daiso products, I had a bad experience, but let me tell you about something great I found at Daiso in this post.

Daiso's Peel Off Manicure was something that caught my eye when I was looking for their nail polish remover.

Although they need to work on their colour selection. I was able to grab a bottle I wanted to try. I couldn't take a picture as the store was completely packed (I was there on a Saturday afternoon).

Peel off nail polishes aren't new to me. I use to have a small collection but hated them because they were hard to spread... (in fact the few bottles I had made it seem as if I was spreading thick Elmer's School Glue and trying to make it fit onto the surface of my nails) so I was taking chances when I picked up this bottle.

my nails

I was sick when I applied this nail polish... apologies for the crappy application

pros:

• very thin and easy to apply
• the colour payoff is good (very opaque)
• one coat is all you need (you don't even need a base coat!)
• no nail polish scent (there was no scent to it)
• dries very fast (only took less than 5 minutes, and I only needed one coat)
• brush complemented my nail shapes very well
• easy to spread
• did not tint my nails

after showering

after chores >___<

cons:

• avoid any sharp objects, once there is a tear, you will have to peel it off
• not ideal for those who have to do a lot of chores or hands-on work
• unless if you put a few layers (since it is thin) you won't have the satisfying one peel
• a bit hard to "peel" I would suggest using some tools to assist
• very temporary
• hard to remove 

this was the result of the bits taken from one nail

to my surprise... and I was very surprised... this nail polish was very thin and easy to apply. It felt lighter than regular nail polish but once it dried it was completely opaque.

You can tell from the list of pros I am definitely very happy with my ¥100 Peel-Off Nail Polish.
I'm seriously considering to add a top coat and seal it so it can last longer. However, that being said, I wasn't impressed as it didn't "peel-off" as easily as the company claims, in fact, I didn't know how to get rid of it. Nail Polish remover did not remove it... I ended up having to scratch it or file it out... which was terrible.

What started out as a good product ended up being a "meh" product :(


Score: 5/10
website: no website

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Daiso's Crayon Hand Mask review

I love masks... you can tell from reading this blog. I use hair masks, face masks, etc. So when I came across this hand mask I got very excited.

instructions

the instructions are very simple, you take out the product and rip the 2 gloves apart and put your hands in for 20 minutes and your hands are supposed to feel nicely conditioned (notice I use the word "supposed").

impressions:

• has a nice artificial rose scent
• gloves were way too big for my hands
• my hands felt well conditioned the first 30 or so minutes
• your hands will feel the need for more hand cream after using the mask
• gave my hands eczema

I like the gloves so I might but them and wash out the product and use them for my own hand mask. The gloves were a double layer, the outside layer is made of a plastic material to hold in the product while the inner layer has a cotton texture material. 

I really liked the product because it smelled good and it initially made my hands feel very soft but after it gave my hands eczema I stopped using it. I went to my dermatologist (it got very serious) and my dermatologist said I had some kind of fungal infection. It took me months to get the skin on my hands back to their normal state.

score: 0/10

website: no website

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Daiso's Nail Polish remover review

Daiso's nail polish remover

While shopping at Daiso, I came across this nail polish remover. I have heard good things about these types of nail polish removers (where you dip your nail in and turn it a few times and the polish is completely off)


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Pros:

• Doesn't irritate skin (no stinging)
• Works! (Even for glitter nails)
• Nice scent
• Vitamin C
• environmentally friendly- 
• cheap (only ¥100)

instructions

Cons:

• No hard surface to rub
• Left a weird sticky residue on fingers/skin

inside- soft sponge

score: 10/10

no website

Daiso's Socks Glue review

sock glue from Daiso

Sock Glue.. is it a gimmick or does it really work?

A few years ago (when I was still studying Japanese), my Sensei (or professor) told us about a product called Sock Glue, he explained that in Japan, female students are required to wear knee high socks as part of their uniform, but sometimes and very often... their socks will fall. In order to prevent this from happening, Japanese companies decided to create a product which will glue the socks on their legs so that their socks won't fall (cool product huh?).

Because of this information, I was fascinated about this product to this day. One day, while I was shopping at Daiso, ta-da, I found it! It was only ¥100 so I got it... 

I decided to test it out...  I tried them for my knee high socks and some camisoles (I sometimes find them a bit too revealing). I was excited...

BUT... it didn't exactly work...

firstly, it felt like glue for paper... just as thin and just as watery... 

secondly, you need a lot of it... you literally have to soak the fabric with it or else it wouldn't even stick... the fabric kept absorbing all the glue... so it was difficult to stick it on your skin. 

thirdly, because your skin "moves", this causes the glue to loosen its grip and end up peeling off all together with your fabric (sock/camisole).

unfortunately this was a great idea... but it didn't work at all... absolutely disappointed...

score: 1/10... (I guess it is a good glue for paper...)

classified: GIMMICK
website: no website

Daiso Shiny Eye Shadow review

Daiso Shiny Eye Shadow #5 Woody Gold

I usually don't get cheap cosmetics (anything under $5, ¥500) because I care about my skin. Cosmetics are already bad for your skin... if you get the cheaper ones, which are made of cheaper materials, it would harm your skin even more.

BUT... Daiso is a bit different... 1. It is Japanese (most, if not all Japanese products/brands have a certain quality control to their products, ensuring that it is safe for you), 2. Most beauty gurus who care about their skin have blogged about their products

Out of the few available I chose #5 Woody Gold, I liked the colour. Since it was Daiso, there wasn't a tester available, so I just had to guess what might suit me more.

product

The product is very simple, eye shadow on a stick, very easy to apply. All you need is a steady (or steady enough) hand to put the colour on your eye lids!

info in the smallest font...

what it says (it took a lot of effort looking at the small font! If anyone needs it for their blog, feel free to copy and paste but please link back to me... or credit me please):

Do not apply on swollen or broken skin.

Do not continue to use and we recommend you consult a dermatologist if product does not agree with your skin or if you experience the following problems: you experienced: redness, swelling, itchiness, irritation, and other abnormal reactions.

Continuing use may worsen the symptom. Store away from extreme temperature and direct sunlight. Alway close cap firmly. Keep out of reach of children and pets. May Stain Clothing and so on. 

*Please be careful not to enter the eye. 

*Please perform a patch test. 

Ingredients:

Octyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene. Ceresin Wax, Ozokerite Wax. Mica (Bronze), Iron, Oxide Black

Made in Taiwan. 

pigment on hand

Pros:

• strong pigment
• easy to use
• washable
• long lasting (you can use the product for a long time... many uses)
• very affordable (only ¥108)

Cons:

• easy to wash off
• not visible in every lighting (for this colour)

1. without 2. & 3. with eyeshadow in different lighting

I really liked the pigment, it is so pretty and it is visible on my eyelids. The only problem is that it isn't visible in EVERY type of lighting.

It is washable (which can be a good or bad thing), but if you don't "touch" it much, it would last you for quite a few hours... and it is very affordable!

lots of product

I really like this stick, it is easy to carry and very easy to use. I usually struggle with applying eyeshadows with a sponge, but using this stick was so natural. It was very easy to correct (just take a wet Q-tip[cotton bud]) and the mistake is fixed. I liked the colour, it looks natural but ads a special "shine".

I wished it was more repellent to water and the colour was visible in more lightings.

Score: 7.5/10

Website: no website

Daiso Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Pack review

Daiso Hyaluronic Acid Sleeping Pack

tagline:

Hyaluronic Acid makes your skin supple and shiny while you sleep.

Lately, the atmosphere has been killing my skin... my skin feels so dry... no matter how much I try to take care of it... it is still dry... I desperately need to apply facial masks!!!!! 

As I raved about sleep masks in my previous sleeping mask posts, they are my types of masks because they are so easy to use and they save time (think about it, all you need is to sleep and your face will feel so refreshed and moistened in the morning).

info

impressions:

• very easy to apply
• a little goes a long way
• noticed slight brightening
• absolutely no scent or fragrance
• very mild (do not expect "amazing" results)
• you will feel its presence

How to use:

1. clean your face with a cleanser
2. apply toner, serum, moisturizer
3. take a small amount of this sleeping mask and apply it to face
4. wait for it to dry
5. wash it off when you wake up! :)

Since this mask is acid base, I prefer to use it after applying moisturizer so that my skin can absorb it better (as compared to an acid based toner).

how the product looks and the consistency

The mask is a very clear looking mask... (ok... I totally exaggerated the amount needed, with the amount shown in the image, I can actually use it for 2-3 times... you really only need a little bit). The consistency is of a watery gel.

Once you apply it, let the gel dry (which shouldn't take long)... the gel is extremely easy to spread all over your face.

I am aware of its presence, so I do touch my face from time to time... but it isn't a big concern.

After removing the mask, my face feels a bit softer and a slightly brightened (not lighter, but I look more "awake"). I wouldn't suggest this mask if you are expecting amazing results... it is mainly to used to maintain the condition of your skin and to enhance it "slightly".

score: 8.0/10
website: no website (couldn't find this product on their website)

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