Hey guys!
I thought I would just do a little review on the Sally Hansen Miracle Growth product. I got it as I had cut my nails super duper short and I really couldn't wait for them to grow back. I thought this would be a good product to try out and see if it really does work. You apply it just like how you would apply a nail polish. They says to apply one thin coat on a BARE NAIL every other day. I've read review before purchasing this product and many said they don't see any results if you don't apply it on a bare nail, free of any nail polish or anything. I followed this instructions for about a week and so I'll basically talk about the results I got from this product.
*I must apologise for the lack of pictures. When I was actually using the product for the first time, it didn't occur to me to take a before picture and stuff as I didn't think I would do a review on it. I might have a separate post where I basically cut my nails really short again and use the product, but this time I'll take before, after and during pictures and have it up on that post.*
1 DAY AFTER FIRST APPLICATION
So here's what I did. I applied on my bare nails at night and went to bed. The next day, believe it or not, there was a visible growth of my nails. It wasn't a huge difference, like I didn't wake up with claws or anything, but I could clearly see it. Before I applied the product, my nails didn't have any of the white tip. I woke up the next day with a very small white tip. I know my own nails, therefore I know that the white tip won't grow so fast if I have cut my nails recently. This meant that the product had actually worked. I was super happy and continued to follow the instructions.
2 DAYS AFTER FIRST APPLICATION
I removed the initially coat that I applied 2 days ago and reapplied a fresh coat. The white tip of my nails was, again, slightly longer than it was the previous day. I really believed this was a miracle product and was happy that I tried it out.
3 DAYS ONWARD FROM FIRST APPLICATION
I followed the instructions and reapplied the product to bare nails every other day. However, the product seems to not work anymore. Like I said previously, I know my own nails and I know the speed they grow at. I know that by a week, they would roughly been at a certain length, and so on. Even after reapplying every other day, my nails seemed to be growing at the same speed as they would without the product. For example, the length of the white tip after a week of using the product looked exactly similar to how it would without the product. I was really disappointed as I really thought that this product would help my nails to grow faster but it seemed to stop working just after a few days of using it.
OVERALL
Overall, I do not recommend this product. This is my second product from Sally Hansen that I really do not like and find that it is a waste of money. The first was their French Manicure pen that was too watery and the colour was not opaque enough to be used for a French manicure style nail. (Review of the French Manicure set here) I think that Sally Hansen should just stick to making nail polishes as I really do LOVEEEEEEEEEEE all their different ranges of nail polishes. But I seem to always be disappointed with their other products. I know it's just two other products that I've tried beside their nail polishes, but the fact that these two products have not performed the way I thought they would really makes me doubt their other products. However, with that being said, I still may try other products from Sally Hansen just to try out and see if they work, but at the moment the only products I would recommend from Sally Hansen are their nail polishes but this is just my personal opinion.
SIDE NOTE
Like I said towards the start of this review, I may do another post where I basically cut my nails short again and use the product again, but this time I will take images of my nails along the process of them growing. I will only apply the product to one hand, and leave the nails on the other hand to grow naturally. That way you will be able to compare them side by side as they grow.
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Update! 28 November 2013: I'M FINALLY BACK :*
Hey guys!
I know I haven't posted anything or updated you guys for a really long time. I was busy studying O levels ;_; Anyways, I'm glad that its over now! :D Actually it was over a long time ago, my last paper was on 15 November. My prom was on the 18th. I had so much fun there, but I'm really going to miss my secondary school D: Who knows what lies ahead for me :)
Okay, in terms of this bog, I will have two (maybe three if I split one post into two separate ones) major posts planned ahead :) But I'll be posting them maybe towards the end of December. Can you guess what posts they will be? (; I might also do a review on the Clarisonic Mia 2 soon (Yes, I just recently got it) like maybe a first impression? I'll also try to keep up with my weekly updates and stuff! However I'll be going overseas from early December to mid December so I won't be able to post during that time unless I bring my laptop, which I may not. But I can guarantee that I'll do weekly updates when I'm back on this little red dot! :3
I think that's all for today. I better get back to packing. My luggage has been out for about a week but all I have in it is a pair of boots :/ Byeeeeeeeeeeeeee :*
I know I haven't posted anything or updated you guys for a really long time. I was busy studying O levels ;_; Anyways, I'm glad that its over now! :D Actually it was over a long time ago, my last paper was on 15 November. My prom was on the 18th. I had so much fun there, but I'm really going to miss my secondary school D: Who knows what lies ahead for me :)
Okay, in terms of this bog, I will have two (maybe three if I split one post into two separate ones) major posts planned ahead :) But I'll be posting them maybe towards the end of December. Can you guess what posts they will be? (; I might also do a review on the Clarisonic Mia 2 soon (Yes, I just recently got it) like maybe a first impression? I'll also try to keep up with my weekly updates and stuff! However I'll be going overseas from early December to mid December so I won't be able to post during that time unless I bring my laptop, which I may not. But I can guarantee that I'll do weekly updates when I'm back on this little red dot! :3
I think that's all for today. I better get back to packing. My luggage has been out for about a week but all I have in it is a pair of boots :/ Byeeeeeeeeeeeeee :*
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
♥ Summer Haul 2013! ♥
Hey guys!
So over the course of this Summer, I have done some shopping and decided to share it in a collective haul! I didn't get that many things as I had expected, so hopefully next year's Summer haul may have more things :) I also might do a collective haul at the end of December since I do have holidays from November to December. So maybe I will have more items then. But anyways, lets get started! :)
FROM NEW LOOK
During the sales period, New Look always has good deals that I can't pass up, and usually it's their shoes. They did have quite a selection of clothes on sale but it didn't really interest me. So I just ended up getting a few items that were pretty heavily discounted. :)
'Cow Girl' Coin Purse.
Originally $9.90. Got it for $3.90
Purple Heels
Originally $63. Was on sale for $31.50
Light Brown-ish Wedges
Originally $69.90. Was on sale for $19.90 :D
FROM SEPHORA
Even though Sephora did have a sale going on, I wasn't really looking for anything. My mum got me this item as a gift.
Justin Bieber Someday Perfume 100ml
It was originally $98 but got reduced to about $76 due to it being 20% off.
FROM COTTON ON
As with New Look, the clothes didn't really interest me.
Paper Lanterns
Originally was either $25 or $30 (not too sure). Got it for $5
Cat shoes :D
Not sure of it's original price, but got it for $15 :)
Tiger Tank Top
Again, not sure of it's original price but paid $5 for it
♥ Aqua Blue Sports Shoes ♥
Omg, I love these soooooooooo much <3 They are super comfy but I actually kinda regret buying them cos I know I'll be super sad once they are dirty or worn out :(
These were not on sale, hence I paid the original price of $39.95
FROM FOREVER 21
I didn't get any clothes or shoes from here as I found it quite pathetic that the items on sale were the same items that were on sale in March. It wasn't like just a few items from their previous sale that was brought over to their current sale, every item on the rack was from their previous sale. So this really sucked as these items were the items that I didn't like and passed in the previous sale. So it was disappointing that I didn't find any cute stuff in the sale. I did see some cute muscle tanks while I was there but I didn't end up getting them as I have way too many muscle tanks, but I just might go back to get one since I can't stop thinking about it (;
Make Up Bag $10
So over the course of this Summer, I have done some shopping and decided to share it in a collective haul! I didn't get that many things as I had expected, so hopefully next year's Summer haul may have more things :) I also might do a collective haul at the end of December since I do have holidays from November to December. So maybe I will have more items then. But anyways, lets get started! :)
FROM NEW LOOK
During the sales period, New Look always has good deals that I can't pass up, and usually it's their shoes. They did have quite a selection of clothes on sale but it didn't really interest me. So I just ended up getting a few items that were pretty heavily discounted. :)
'Cow Girl' Coin Purse.
Originally $9.90. Got it for $3.90
Purple Heels
Originally $63. Was on sale for $31.50
Light Brown-ish Wedges
Originally $69.90. Was on sale for $19.90 :D
FROM SEPHORA
Even though Sephora did have a sale going on, I wasn't really looking for anything. My mum got me this item as a gift.
Justin Bieber Someday Perfume 100ml
It was originally $98 but got reduced to about $76 due to it being 20% off.
FROM COTTON ON
As with New Look, the clothes didn't really interest me.
Paper Lanterns
Originally was either $25 or $30 (not too sure). Got it for $5
Cat shoes :D
Not sure of it's original price, but got it for $15 :)
Tiger Tank Top
Again, not sure of it's original price but paid $5 for it
♥ Aqua Blue Sports Shoes ♥
Omg, I love these soooooooooo much <3 They are super comfy but I actually kinda regret buying them cos I know I'll be super sad once they are dirty or worn out :(
These were not on sale, hence I paid the original price of $39.95
FROM FOREVER 21
I didn't get any clothes or shoes from here as I found it quite pathetic that the items on sale were the same items that were on sale in March. It wasn't like just a few items from their previous sale that was brought over to their current sale, every item on the rack was from their previous sale. So this really sucked as these items were the items that I didn't like and passed in the previous sale. So it was disappointing that I didn't find any cute stuff in the sale. I did see some cute muscle tanks while I was there but I didn't end up getting them as I have way too many muscle tanks, but I just might go back to get one since I can't stop thinking about it (;
Make Up Bag $10
Sunday, 2 June 2013
Weekly Update: 2 June 2013
Hey hey!
Sorry I haven't been updating :(
But anyways, I got my results for the mid year exams I sat for and they were pretty good.
Also, I have my O levels for my second language this coming Tuesday! AHHHHHHHHH! I'm super nervous!! :( If I fail it, I will have to retake the exam at the end of the year with my other subjects. I know, the examination system is kinda weird, but whatever, it is a nation wide exam :( Oh wells
It's suppose to be the holidays already, and usually the holidays lasts for 4 weeks, but since it is my graduating year and I have O levels at the end of the year, I have to return to school for 2 weeks of the holidays, meaning I technically only have 2 weeks of holiday :( That sucks
Besides that I don't really have to update on. I will include in next week's update how the exam went. Hope all goes well! :)
xoxo
Sorry I haven't been updating :(
But anyways, I got my results for the mid year exams I sat for and they were pretty good.
Also, I have my O levels for my second language this coming Tuesday! AHHHHHHHHH! I'm super nervous!! :( If I fail it, I will have to retake the exam at the end of the year with my other subjects. I know, the examination system is kinda weird, but whatever, it is a nation wide exam :( Oh wells
It's suppose to be the holidays already, and usually the holidays lasts for 4 weeks, but since it is my graduating year and I have O levels at the end of the year, I have to return to school for 2 weeks of the holidays, meaning I technically only have 2 weeks of holiday :( That sucks
Besides that I don't really have to update on. I will include in next week's update how the exam went. Hope all goes well! :)
xoxo
Friday, 10 May 2013
Weekly Update: 10 May 2013
Hey guys. This week was pretty much a boring week.
So at the start of this week, I sat for my language papers for my mid year exams. English was on Monday and my second language was on Tuesday. The papers were okay, although I was pretty nervous for my English papers which consisted of Paper 1 which is basically composition, and Paper 2 which is has 2 comprehension passages. I was mainly nervous for Paper 2 as MOE changed the syllabus for comprehension and I didn't really like the new format. I was also kinda nervous for Paper 1 because the night before the paper my classmates were panicking and asking our English teacher tons of questions on the different structures and formats for formal writing, informal writing, speeches and reports, which eventually didn't come out. lols. I was nervous as I had forgotten the formats and stuff :( BUT YAY IT DIDN'T COME OUT ANYWAYS :D
I was super tired for the rest of the week. On Wednesday we had our 2.4km run during PE, which also contributed to me feeling exhausted throughout the rest of the week. On Thursday morning, I was so exhausted I really couldn't get out of bed. Obviously, I eventually did, but I decided to skip my afternoon classes, as I couldn't even concentrate during my morning classes. This pissed off my mum, as I used to have a habit of skipping afternoon classes. haha. But she is okay with me now. yayerz.
Anyways, I picked this up on the way home today. It's Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energising Gel Scrub. It was original about $15, but it was on offer at $11.90. I needed a scrub as I have been using a cleanser and felt that I needed to deeply exfoliate my face so yeah. I'm trying not to spend unnecessarily and stick to my saving plans as I'm saving up for bigger things in the future. However, there are some items that I hope to get as soon as possible (in no order of priority)
Anyways, here are some pictures of the Garnier thing
:)
So at the start of this week, I sat for my language papers for my mid year exams. English was on Monday and my second language was on Tuesday. The papers were okay, although I was pretty nervous for my English papers which consisted of Paper 1 which is basically composition, and Paper 2 which is has 2 comprehension passages. I was mainly nervous for Paper 2 as MOE changed the syllabus for comprehension and I didn't really like the new format. I was also kinda nervous for Paper 1 because the night before the paper my classmates were panicking and asking our English teacher tons of questions on the different structures and formats for formal writing, informal writing, speeches and reports, which eventually didn't come out. lols. I was nervous as I had forgotten the formats and stuff :( BUT YAY IT DIDN'T COME OUT ANYWAYS :D
I was super tired for the rest of the week. On Wednesday we had our 2.4km run during PE, which also contributed to me feeling exhausted throughout the rest of the week. On Thursday morning, I was so exhausted I really couldn't get out of bed. Obviously, I eventually did, but I decided to skip my afternoon classes, as I couldn't even concentrate during my morning classes. This pissed off my mum, as I used to have a habit of skipping afternoon classes. haha. But she is okay with me now. yayerz.
Anyways, I picked this up on the way home today. It's Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Daily Energising Gel Scrub. It was original about $15, but it was on offer at $11.90. I needed a scrub as I have been using a cleanser and felt that I needed to deeply exfoliate my face so yeah. I'm trying not to spend unnecessarily and stick to my saving plans as I'm saving up for bigger things in the future. However, there are some items that I hope to get as soon as possible (in no order of priority)
- Victoria's Secret Body Mist. I would like to go back to the store to test the scents again but so far I'm loving Strawberries and Champagne. :)
- Soap & Glory Flake Away
- Soap & Glory The Righteous Butter
- And any other products I run out off and need to repurchase
Anyways, here are some pictures of the Garnier thing
:)
Sunday, 5 May 2013
A Day Out :) 4 May 2013
Hey guys!
So I decided I needed a little time off of school work and revision so I decided to spend the day out! :)
I tried my best at tweeting while I was out. I'm just gonna tell you guys some things I did while I was out plus a haul!
Some books I checked out at Times bookstore :)
Perfume Selection at Watsons (Women's fragrances only. Men's fragrances are on the other side)
Shopping at Sephora!
Now, onto the haul!
FROM THE BODY SHOP
Bath Lily, $6.90
When I first thought of getting a bath lily from The Body Shop, I didn't really care about what colour it will be. But when I entered the shop and saw it in this pretty lilac shade, I knew I had to have it in that colour.
Chocomania Lip Butter, $10.90
I initially wanted to get the Pink Grapefruit Lip Butter, but the smell of the pink grapefruits was too strong for me, so I decided to get the Chocomania one :)
Moringa Body Mist, $19.90
I'm not sure if it's just this particular scent or if the same throughout the whole body mist range, but this lasts super long despite being a body mist. I sprayed it on my wrist while at the shop and I could still smell it a couple of hours later!
Vitamin E Eye Cream, Original price $28.90. Due to an ongoing sale, I got $10 off
This is the product that caused me to head over to The Body Shop. If you read my updates I post here, you will know that I really want an eye cream. I decided I should start out with this one. Will do a review on it after I finish it?
FROM TIMES
Assassin's Creed The Secret Crusade Book, $19.25
Not many people know, but I'm a huge Assassin's Creed fan. When I saw the Assassin's Creed books at Times, I knew I was going to get at least one. Besides The Secret Crusade, there also was Forsaken, Renaissance and Revelations. I know it won't be long till I own them all :3
FROM SEPHORA
Mini Soap & Glory Flake Away and The Righteous Butter, $7 each
I decided to try out Soap & Glory's body scrub and butter. Each mini tub contains 50ml of product. If I like the products (which I probably will), I intend on getting the full size tubs, which each cost $25 for 500ml (I think) of product. I initially wanted to get body scrubs and body butters from The Body Shop, but they each cost $30.90 for only 200ml. I will probably just get one tub of The Body Shop's body butter just to compare it with Soap & Glory's and I might do a review on which I prefer, or on the pros and cons of each brand.
Soap & Glory Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths, $10
I usually use cleansing wipes from Nivea, but decided to give these a go. According to the back of the packaging, it says it cleanses and tones the face, and if you add a bit of pressure, it will exfoliate your face. Regular use 'might make your pores shrink!*'. When they say shrink, they mean ''visually' shrink'.
Sephora Refillable bottle with funnel, $3
I got this for school use. I intend on pouring my Victoria's Secret's body mist inside, so I can bring it to school in a smaller bottle compared to the original bottle
FROM WATSONS
Britney Spears Radiance EDP, Original price $89, got it 20% off
If you guys saw my fragrance wants post, you will know this was one of my wants. Super happy I finally got it :)
FROM JOHN LITTLE
Fuso Nail Enamel in 90, $2.80
This nail polish was originally tagged as $4, but when scanned at the cashier it turned up as $2.80. Anyways, I fell in love with the colour of it, it's like a pretty spring/summer green! :)
xoxo
So I decided I needed a little time off of school work and revision so I decided to spend the day out! :)
I tried my best at tweeting while I was out. I'm just gonna tell you guys some things I did while I was out plus a haul!
Some books I checked out at Times bookstore :)
Waiting for the train :)
Perfume Selection at Watsons (Women's fragrances only. Men's fragrances are on the other side)
Shopping at Sephora!
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| Urban Decay :) |
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| Soap & Glory |
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| Perfume Gift Sets :) |
FROM THE BODY SHOP
Bath Lily, $6.90
When I first thought of getting a bath lily from The Body Shop, I didn't really care about what colour it will be. But when I entered the shop and saw it in this pretty lilac shade, I knew I had to have it in that colour.
Chocomania Lip Butter, $10.90
I initially wanted to get the Pink Grapefruit Lip Butter, but the smell of the pink grapefruits was too strong for me, so I decided to get the Chocomania one :)
Moringa Body Mist, $19.90
I'm not sure if it's just this particular scent or if the same throughout the whole body mist range, but this lasts super long despite being a body mist. I sprayed it on my wrist while at the shop and I could still smell it a couple of hours later!
Vitamin E Eye Cream, Original price $28.90. Due to an ongoing sale, I got $10 off
This is the product that caused me to head over to The Body Shop. If you read my updates I post here, you will know that I really want an eye cream. I decided I should start out with this one. Will do a review on it after I finish it?
FROM TIMES
Assassin's Creed The Secret Crusade Book, $19.25
Not many people know, but I'm a huge Assassin's Creed fan. When I saw the Assassin's Creed books at Times, I knew I was going to get at least one. Besides The Secret Crusade, there also was Forsaken, Renaissance and Revelations. I know it won't be long till I own them all :3
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| The Secret Crusade: The untold story of Altair - the Master Assassin |
Mini Soap & Glory Flake Away and The Righteous Butter, $7 each
I decided to try out Soap & Glory's body scrub and butter. Each mini tub contains 50ml of product. If I like the products (which I probably will), I intend on getting the full size tubs, which each cost $25 for 500ml (I think) of product. I initially wanted to get body scrubs and body butters from The Body Shop, but they each cost $30.90 for only 200ml. I will probably just get one tub of The Body Shop's body butter just to compare it with Soap & Glory's and I might do a review on which I prefer, or on the pros and cons of each brand.
Soap & Glory Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths, $10
I usually use cleansing wipes from Nivea, but decided to give these a go. According to the back of the packaging, it says it cleanses and tones the face, and if you add a bit of pressure, it will exfoliate your face. Regular use 'might make your pores shrink!*'. When they say shrink, they mean ''visually' shrink'.
Sephora Refillable bottle with funnel, $3
I got this for school use. I intend on pouring my Victoria's Secret's body mist inside, so I can bring it to school in a smaller bottle compared to the original bottle
FROM WATSONS
Britney Spears Radiance EDP, Original price $89, got it 20% off
If you guys saw my fragrance wants post, you will know this was one of my wants. Super happy I finally got it :)
FROM JOHN LITTLE
Fuso Nail Enamel in 90, $2.80
This nail polish was originally tagged as $4, but when scanned at the cashier it turned up as $2.80. Anyways, I fell in love with the colour of it, it's like a pretty spring/summer green! :)
xoxo
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