<body><script type="text/javascript"> function setAttributeOnload(object, attribute, val) { if(window.addEventListener) { window.addEventListener('load', function(){ object[attribute] = val; }, false); } else { window.attachEvent('onload', function(){ object[attribute] = val; }); } } </script> <div id="navbar-iframe-container"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://apis.google.com/js/platform.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> gapi.load("gapi.iframes:gapi.iframes.style.bubble", function() { if (gapi.iframes && gapi.iframes.getContext) { gapi.iframes.getContext().openChild({ url: 'https://www.blogger.com/navbar.g?targetBlogID\x3d34440407\x26blogName\x3dchocospray!!\x26publishMode\x3dPUBLISH_MODE_BLOGSPOT\x26navbarType\x3dBLUE\x26layoutType\x3dCLASSIC\x26searchRoot\x3dhttps://chocospray.blogspot.com/search\x26blogLocale\x3den_GB\x26v\x3d2\x26homepageUrl\x3dhttp://chocospray.blogspot.com/\x26vt\x3d-2298075074833878325', where: document.getElementById("navbar-iframe-container"), id: "navbar-iframe", messageHandlersFilter: gapi.iframes.CROSS_ORIGIN_IFRAMES_FILTER, messageHandlers: { 'blogger-ping': function() {} } }); } }); </script> <iframe src="http://www.blogger.com/navbar.g? targetBlogID=3054107564476057249&blogName=url.blogspot.com&publishMode=PUBLISH_MODE_BLOGSPOT&navbarTyp e=BLACK&layoutType=CLASSIC&homepageUrl=http%3A%2F%2Furl.blogspot.com%2F&searchRoot=http%3A%2F% 2Furl.blogspot.com%2Fsearch" height="30px" width="100%" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" id="navbar-iframe" frameborder="0"></iframe> <div id="space-for-ie"></div>
chocospray.blogspot.com
Sunday, February 22, 2009Y
korean cfs

Here's some commercials of some of my fave korean stars!

Yoon Eun Hye - Vivien


Han Ga In - Aritaum


Han Ga In - Mamonde Brighten Powder Pact


Sung Yuri - Skin Food (Part 1)


Sung Yuri - Skin Food (Part 2)

Labels: , , ,



11:30:00 am.
0 comments


Sunday, February 15, 2009Y
Mascaras : The Letdowns

I have been meaning to post an entry about some worthless mascaras I have purchased but I have putting it off because:
  1. I was lazy
  2. I have no time
  3. I might have applied them using the wrong method
  4. They deserve a second/third/fourth chance

But after several tries, they've yet to prove that they deserve a "seat" on my dressing table. And for sure I am never gonna repurchase them ever again!

The top four disgraces (in my books):

  • Etude House Oh! M'Eye Lase Petticoat (Mascara Base)
  • Etude House Oh! M'Eye Lase Maxivolume
  • Dejavu Fiberwig
  • Jadilla J Plumping Mascara
First up, Dejavu Fiberwig.


Of all the mascaras (and base mascara), this one proved to be the least useless. But I still don't really fancy it.

I've read many fantastic reviews about it and in a survey conducted by Biteki, it is voted the #1 favourite mascaras voted. But I hate to say, it sucks! Just one simple reason. Within seconds of application, my curled lashes straightened.... -___-" That's enough for me to want to chuck it away.

In order not to waste it, I tried to apply it after another mascara and luckily, it worked! My curled lashes are still curled and they lengthen because of the fibers in the Dejuva mascara.

I also found that despite the fat brush head, I can still use it for my lower lashes without dirtying my under eye area and its good at "catching" my short and sparse lower lashes. :)

Next, its the Jadilla J Plumping Mascara.



Its very pretty ain't it? As matter of fact, its the prettiest mascara I've ever set my eyes on! Its so pretty that I can even forgive it for being totally useless! Like the Dejavu mascara, it unfurl my curled lashes and it clumps up my lashes too!
I tried using it after a mascara base but it still didn't work. Even as a mascara for lower lashes it still sucked... Its remaining on my dressing table only because its pretty.

Lastly, its the Etude House Oh! M'Eye Lase Petticoat and Maxivolume.
Just like the above two mascaras, my curled lashes straightened. Enough said. Oh right! They smell weird too! And clumps up my lashes!
I suppose I will try to experiment again and try to make them useful but I am getting exasperated... Most probably (99.99%), I will dump all except the Jadilla J mascara once their 3 months life is up. Girls pleasssssssssssse throw away your mascaras after 3 months!! There's lots of bateria in the tube! Its not worth it to get an eye infection or some nasty eye problem just to save some money.
On a side note, I have to admit that my lashes are soft and poker straight to begin with... :P I lurve my KATE mascara base and memory curl mascara!

Labels: , , , , , ,



10:51:00 am.
0 comments


Thursday, February 12, 2009Y
For KAT

Qn: Thanks so much! I was so attracted by your blog when i saw first sight. It was so beautiful!!! Can you tell me how to change your blackground if you can.

Ans: My blog background is downloaded from http://www.blogskins.com/ . You might want to search this website for a blog skin you like. After you have found a skin you like, just download it and paste it into the tab "Template" (assuming you are also using blogspot) and edit the html.

Qn: all items are koren text, i can't read it out...how can i see the description of each product?

Ans: As a matter of fact, I too cannot understand korean, so what I do is to read reviews from other bloggers or look through the brand's website for more details on the products.

Qn: i just sign in the gmarket, as i live in hong kong, will i be charged so much when delivery?

Ans: I don't really understand your Qn. Overseas shipping charges are charged based on the weight of the products ordered. You can calculated how much the overseas shipping charges are at the bottom of the "shopping cart" tab before you place your order. You can take a look at the picture below.

You might want to note that some sellers also charge local transportation too.

For more information, you can also check out one, two, three and four from Lotus Palace.


Hope this post is helpful to you :)

Labels:



7:38:00 pm.
0 comments


Monday, February 09, 2009Y
Nth Gmarket Haul

Once again, I ordered something from Gmarket. It seems like ordering from Gmarket has became a monthly affair for me :)



  • VOV Daily Fresh Face Mask in Strawberry Yogurt Collagen
  • VOV Daily Fresh Face Mask in Coenzyme Q10 White
  • VOV Daily Fresh Face Mask in Tomato White Collagen
  • Mamonde Soothing Wash Off Pack
  • Etude Bloomade Blush in #13 Berry Bloom
  • Etude Bloomade Blush #4 Lavender Bloom
  • Zeniswell Samples

Both the Strawberry Yogurt Collagen and Tomato White Collagen smells GREAT (I'm using the tomato one right now)!! The Strawberry one really smells like the real deal! They come in a box of ten, and I shared five from each "flavour" with my mom.

I have always wanted to try something from Mamonde, since the spokensperson is Han Ga In, one of my favourite korean actress! She's soooo cute and pretty!! So when I spotted a Mamonde mask, I immediately added it to my shopping cart. :)

I bought the Mamonde Soothing Wash Off Pack thinking that it might be a aloe vera wash off. But instead, its cucumber, well, I'm fine with that too. The smell and texture of this mask reminds me of Skin Food's Cucumber Soothing Wash Off Pack, but the Skin Food's version is much pricer! Mamonde's version is about $8 only ^_^


In my previous haul, I initially wanted to get some stuffs from Etude House, but to some reason unknown to me, the seller etudehouse was unlisted on Gmarket. Etude House products are now listed under "etudegmark" if I don't remember wrongly, correct me if I'm wrong.

So this time, I ordered............. :

  • Hand Bouquet Rich Butter Hand Mask x2
  • Trouble Eraser Cleansing Gel
  • Collagen Eye Patch x4
  • Moistfull Eye Essence
  • Bright Eye Patch (box of 5)
  • Vital Firm toner + lotion sample (GWP)
  • Calendar (GWP)

So far, I only used one of the Collagen Eye Patch, but unfortunately, there wasn't any visible effect, but then again, I only tried it once.

The Eye Essence comes in a nice heavy pump bottle. It looks very pretty in the bottle, a light light pink, but that's because of the colour of the glass bottle otherwise the product itself is just a plain white colour. I use it day and night before my usual eye gel. The texture is rather light and milky and easily absorbed, so there's no problem applying my eye makeup after it.

Till the next time~~~!

Labels: , , , , ,



8:34:00 pm.
0 comments


Saturday, February 07, 2009Y
1st haul from Strawberrynet

This is my first time ordering from Strawberrynet.com and I am very pleased!


First of all, the the parcel arrived at my doorstep within 5 workings days.

Secondly, the products in the parcel came very well "cushioned". Take a look at the pictures and you will know what I mean.

Thirdly, there is no shipping charges worldwide.

Fourthly, as I ordered more than 3 products, I enjoyed a 5% off the total. How much exactly I paid in total needs to be reconfirmed when I receive my credit bill though.

Lastly, there is a promotional going one for new customers, a free Stila Glitter Eye Liner.







  • H2O+ Sea Results Overnight Perfecting Peel

  • H2O+ Anti-Acne Clarifying Toner

  • Stila Eye Shadow Trio in Bronze Glow

  • Stila Glitter Eye Liner #05 Purple Pink (Free)

The Stila Bronze Glow is so pretty~! I was undecided between the Bronze Glow or the Golden Glow but in the end, I got the Bronze instead... :)

The two H2O+ products were recommended by the H2O+ SA in Singapore, but the price of them at the local counters are extravagent, the Clarifying Toner cost around $60 and the Perfecting Peel is $100+......... At Strawberrynet, these babies cost around half the price ^-^

I have been using the Peel for a bout a week only, so I cannot really comment, but from the reviews at makeupalley, it seemed somewhat effective for most people. For the rest of the loots they are still looking pretty on my shelves~! :)

Labels: , , , , ,



8:33:00 pm.
0 comments


Clarins - Eye Pencil Waterproof

A few weeks ago, a letter from Clarins was sent to me, telling me that I have 483 points with the Clarins Club Beaute.

Redemption for gifts start at 300 points and with 483 points I have a choice of redeeming something from the 300 or 350 points, but something from the 500 points range caught my eye. The powder blush in Raspberry, this is a new color that only just came out this year.

Therefore, I need to top up my points! So I decided to get the eye pencil in waterproof, as recently I read out it in Urban.

I tested it lightly at the back of my hand at the counter, and it seemed to be quite creamy and easy to apply, quite unlike some other eyeliner pencils I have tried before.

The waterproof part needs to be tested as I yet to have tried them on yet. Hehe..


Labels: ,



8:15:00 pm.
0 comments


new blog skin

had to change my blog skin due to bandwidth exceeded for the previous blog skin... This one is pretty nice, but I still prefer the previous one though.

Labels:



10:14:00 am.
0 comments


Tuesday, February 03, 2009Y
hurray~

My first haul from Strawberrynet arrived yesterday afternoon and my Nth haul from Gmarket arrived in the morning~! Annnnnnnnnnd~ I won the 16th prize from my company's annual Lunar New Year Lucky Draw~ Woohoo~~ Triple joy in a day~!

No teaser pics as I have yet to transfer the pictures from my camera! Mayhaps the day after when I have recovered from the (monthly accounts) closing then will I transfer and edit the pictures!

Till then~!

Labels:



8:46:00 pm.
0 comments