Get your Geek on - my monthly Pops

For geeks and nerds out there that loves vinyl figures, I present you my new Pops for this month. I have discussed the subscription service Pop In A Box a while back. 

My growing collection of Pops

This time I have opted to get 2 Pops instead of 1 and I got figures from one of my favourite shows - Game of Thrones. I got Cersei Lannister and The Hound. Sweet!

Pop In A Box has recently increased postage prices to £3.50 for 1-6  Pops. Same prices for the subscription though. 1 Pop for £8.49, 2 Pops for £16.88, 3 Pops for £25.17, 4 Pops for £33.36, 5 Pops for £41.45 and 6 Pops for £49.44. Not bad if you're a collector of anything cute.

Cersei Lannister

The Hound

See how cute they are? Well, I don't know about The Hound but Cersei looks fab. For those who want to know more about Pop In A Box's services please click HERE. 

Princess xx

How was your Valentines Day?

I woke up this morning to the sound of someone knocking on the door.  There was this lady holding a vase with a bunch of red tulips and asked if I was the lady on the list. It's me, the flowers are for ME!! I love tulips too. I didn't think I'll get anything today because the other half has been ill for 2 days and couldn't get out. I have also been constantly around him for 2 days and I didn't see him order them online. I feel so lucky to get my favourite flowers and a nice card on Valentines from a sick man. 

My Perfect Valentines

He knows how to pick cards too.. Ain't it pretty? He gave me the red and white ceramic figurine for last year's Valentines day. We didn't go out today but we had a great time watching TV and playing with the cats. It's the perfect date in my opinion. Whatever you did today, be it with you other half, family, friends or pets, I hope you had a blast.

Princess xx

My Honest Skin Mini Haul

I think everyone who knows about Memebox and does not live in the US, Korea and China got very upset when they, Memebox, announced that they will no longer cater/ship to our respective countries. It's a sad moment but life has to go on and we have to find somewhere else to get our KBeauty fix. I found the Honest Skin website mainly because I was looking for the Elizavecca Milky Piggy Carbonated Clay Mask that everyone has been talking about. I was lucky enough to have been able to buy it on a discounted price and reasonable shipping fees. Back to my mini haul...

ELIZAVECCA Milky Piggy Carbonated Clay Mask 100g

This is a creamy clay mask that bubbles up a few minutes after application. The bubbles clean and unclogs the pores while the clay clarifies, tightens and tones the skin. It also dries out blemishes and helps prevent  pore congestion. This is more suitable for someone who has combination to oily skin. 

TIP: Apply the mask fast as it will start to bubble up in a few minutes. Make sure you avoid the eye area and wait for the fun to begin. You will feel some tingly sensation whilst the mask is bubbling away. After 5 minutes, rinse the mask with lukewarm water. Make sure you massage your face while washing and just do your normal skin care routine afterwards.

TONYMOLY Aqua Aura UV Moist Cushion SPF50+ PA+++

I finally caved in and bought a cushion just to see why everyone wants a cushion. Turns out that cushions provides cleaner application to give you that smooth, dewy soft glow. This Tonymoly cushion provides long-lasting UVA and UVB protection to help fight premature aging and wrinkles. The main ingredient for this product includes Alaska glacier water, Aloe Vera, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Chamomile Extract and Elder Flower Extract. 

TIP: Apply after your normal skin care routine. Use the puff and dab on themoist pad lightly - the puff soaks up a lot, then tap away. Concentrate on one area at a time and blend away for a smooth 
silky finish. 

 

NATURE REPUBLIC Original Power Hydro Ampoule 

I wanted to add ampoule to my routine but I found that they are too expensive so when I found one at a reasonable price, I had to get one and try it. This moisturising ampoule contains hyaluronic acid that supplies moisture to the skin. 

TIP: This ampoule is quite thin so apply it after your toner. If you're like me, apply it after the essence because I use Cellbydate Essence which is a lot thinner than the ampoule. Use 2-3 drops on your fingers and apply on your face. Gently pat your skin after to enhance absorption.

FREEBIES!!

BANILA CO. Miss Flower & Mr Honey Cream

This cream is made of black yeast honey ferment 42% niacinamide adenosine. It helps provide the skin with moisture and nutrition for long hours. Apparently, black honey extract provides silky glowing skin. Use as a last step of your skin care routine. It smells so 
nice - like honey.

THE FACE SHOP Mango Seed Cleansing Butter 

SKINFOOD Broccoli Cleansing Foam 

MISSHA Signature Real Complete BB Cream

I know there were rumours about Honest Skin sending fake Elizavecca Masks, I can tell you this, not only do they sell authentic products, they also make sure that your order is well packed and they give ample amount of samples. 

Princess xx

Tonight's 10 Step Skin Care Routine

I know everyone wants perfect, fresh skin but you have to put in some work for you to achieve that. Here's my steps for tonight.

I've forgotten to put the Foam Cleanser and Pore Mask in the photo.

1. My Little Beauty's (My Little Box's own brand) Eau Micellaire Démaquillante. This is like Bioderma and Garnier's Micellar Water. It delicately cleanses and removes makeup from your face and eyes. It also helps improve skin complexion with the help of aloe vera.

2. I then washed my face with Ariul Stress Relieving Purefull 
Cleansing Foam. Lime scented foam on your face, mmmmm. Very refreshing.

Reused the photo from the Thanksgiving box review

3. It's been ages since I used a pore mask and I just happen to get my hands on Pro You Pore Control Facial Mask. I tried it and I think I'll use it again because it's easy to use, rinses easily and left a clean feeling on my face. I kept the mask on for 20 minutes and rinsed it off with lukewarm water.

4. Gokmul Care Ultra Ampoule Toner,  best toner EVER - need I say more? I like patting this toner on my face instead of using cotton 
wool, I'm weird like that.

5. Cellbydate Galacto Zero Essence. This preps up the skin for the 
deluge of creams and serums I'm about to pack on. Same with the toner, I use my hands to pat this essence on.

6. AHC Hologram Moisture Serum. I use this when I use a wash off mask to boost the moisture on my face. This serum I normally spread then pat on for better circulation and absorbency.

7. Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream is one of my go to eye creams. It's light but packs enough goodness to keep those lines away from my 
face. I usually wait for 2 minutes before proceeding to the next 
step to allow my skin to absorb eveything I just put on. 

8. I then use Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream to calm those angry blemishes. I'm quite generous with this gel cream and slap tons on. 

9. I'm almost done, I swear I am. I love Tonymoly's Appletox to help keep the moisture in and boost the snail with apple and honey. I then wait for 5 minutes to give my face time to absorb everything.

10. Last step! I use Tonymoly's Panda's Dream White Sleeping Pack to seal all the products I just slapped on my face. 

I know it's a lot but trust me, it makes a huge difference and you will thank yourself in the future for investing all that time to the promotion of your skin. So what's your skin care routine! 

Princess xx