Review:[THE FACE SHOP] Baby Leaf Green Tea Oil Free Toner

Hey guys,
I'm back with another review.It's a new product from The Face Shop Green Tea line.A lot of Korean brands have come up with a green tea line such as innisfree.One of the brands that I yet have to try! This was appealing to me,because its made of green tea.I love green tea more than anything! I drink at least 3 cups daily!

Baby Leaf Green Tea Oil Free Toner

Description

☆ Moisture complex(Xanthan gum+betain+Gylcerin)

☆ Panthenol (Anit-inflammatory, moisturizing)

☆ 3,000 mg of organically grown boseong green tea extract

☆ 5 free system (Artifical coloring,benzophenone,minerals,animal derived material,alcohol)  [Source]

Ingredients

                                             

Directions

After cleansing dispense an adequate amount and apply gently along the skin texture.

Packaging 

It comes in a 150ml plastic bottle for 75sr.I really like the fact that it's plastic.Unlike their Aloe toner.I always drop things!Who else has the same problem? or am I the only one? 

Texture & Scent

It's very light and runny like water,but it also moisturizing.It doesn't leave you're face feeling tight afterwards.But you still need to follow up with a moisturizer.It has the signature face shop scent.It smells earth-y.Oh you what it smells like? The clean face cleanser! It's the same exact scent!

Cons:

Contains Parabens

It's more on the pricey side

Pros:

5 free system

Nice scent

moisturizing 

rating:3/5

Would I recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Would I repurchase this product? 

If the reduced the price a little then yes.

☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

The face shop Haul!

Hey guys!♡
I can't believe that I haven't done a haul since November.I'm so proud of myself! I have been saving my money to buy the sigma make up brushes and other things.And I'm almost there! Yaay! So the other day while I was visiting my grandma (Dad's side) me and my cousins to decided to go to Makkah mall.While I was browsing the stores I found out that they opened a Face Shop there.So I decided to treat myself to a couple of things from there.I didn't buy much this time.Here are the things!

sorry about the pic's quality I don't have my camera with me so I used my iphone.I tried to photoshop it,but it's still ugh!

♡Jewel Therapy Volume & Hair treatment lotion 50sr ($13)

♡Green Tea oil free toner 75sr ($20)

♡Chia seed sheet mask 12sr ($3)

♡Acai Berry sheet mask 12sr ($3)

That's it for today~!

☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

Review:[Veet] Easy grip ready to use wax strips for dry skin

Hello my lovelies 



Today I'll be review Veet's new wax strips for dry skin! But before that I'd like to talk a bit about my experience with other veet products.My first time trying anything from veet was about 3 years ago.I bought there wax strips the ones that look like this

40 strips and 6 wipes come in the box! I hated this product so much.That I ended up throwing it away.Later on my friend told me about this hair removal cream from Veet that she's in love with.

Again I hated this product for many reasons.

☆I hated the smell its suffocating 

☆It's just like shaving my hair grows the next 1-2 days

☆If you have sensitive skin this isn't the product for you.It stings and it also gave me a rash

so this was another product that belonged in the trash!After that I swore to never buy any veet products again.Then one day while me and my cousins were getting ready for a wedding my cousins decided to buy the new version of the veet wax strips for sensitive skin.

There are 3 different wax strips for different skin types: Sensitive,dry,and normal.I have tried both the sensitive and dry skin ones.And loved them!

Today I'll review the one for dry skin:

Description:

Try the new Veet EasyGrip™ Ready-to-use wax strip and get beautiful smooth skin in 5 easy steps in the comfort of your home! The new EasyGrip™ Tab makes the waxing process more intuitive and simpler. All you have to do is just ‘pull up’ with the easy grip tab and you get sexy smooth skin instantly! Isn’t it much more convenient than specially visiting a parlour for waxing?

It takes only a few seconds to rub the wax strips between your hands to warm the wax, place it on your skin and pull it back on itself very quickly. Each strip has been carefully chosen to leave you feeling pampered and ready for anything.

Steps:

Rub the wax strip between your hands for approximately 5 seconds to warm the wax.
Top tip: If you are waxing for a special occasion, try not to do it the night before to avoid any tell-tale redness.

Holding the EasyGrip™ tab, slowly peel the strips apart.

Apply the strip with EasyGrip™ tab to your leg towards the ankle and rub the strip repeatedly in the direction of hair growth (knee to ankle).

Holding the EasyGrip™ tab, pull the strip back on itself against the direction of hair growth (from ankle to knee for legs) very quickly and in 1 swift motion, keeping the strip as close to your skin as possible. Hold the skin taut to avoid discomfort.

After waxing, remove any excess wax with a Perfect Finish wipe.

Main Ingredients:

Aloe Vera,well know for it's skin moisturizing properties!

My thoughts:

I really love this product its a life savior.When I first started using it it was painful I wont lie.and my hair grew back in a week or two! But as I used it more the pain gradually decreased and so did the hair growth.Now I feel like its a sting and my hair doesn't grow back till 2-3 months later.

I apologies for not using my own pics,but I'm on vacation so I don't have the product with me.So the pics from the internet will have to make do!

All pics and information on the product are not mine.

Have you tried this any of the products mentioned above?What did you think of them?

☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

New Year's Resoultion +Update

Hello,Beauties !
I missed you so much.Exams are finally over !! I'm so psyched to get back to blogging.I'm currently on vacation so I will try to post as much posts as I can.I have so many things to review. Oh and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I'm gonna make this a short and quick post! I wanted to share some of my new year's resolutions with you.I feel like if I shared them I'd actually get them done this year!

1.Lose a couple pounds
2.Workout
3.Eat Healthy Food
4.Read 36 books
5.Take better care of my skin

Those are just a couple what's you're new years resolution for 2014?

☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

Review:[Himalaya Herbals] Purifying Neem Face Wash ♡

Heeey♡♥♡♥
I decided to review a product I bought a couple months ago,but I was of course I was too lazy to do so! °-°  The Product I'm reviewing today is one of my HG!

First, have any of you heard of the brand Himalaya Herbals ?

I personally have never heard about it or seen it, ,until I moved to Saudi. I have seen them in every drug store and my aunt and cousin uses their products, and my aunt always raves about how much she likes them. It's an Indian brand they sell skin care, body care, and health care.And it apparently one of the best selling drugstore brands in India!They are famous for using natural ingredients .

Description:

This soap-free, mild, all-natural cleanser leaves your skin feeling fresh and rejuvenated. It has Neem and Turmeric, herbs we know and love for their purifying, detoxifying and cleansing properties. Neem, with its antibacterial action fights those nasty pimples and prevents their recurrence. Turmeric is fantastic for wiping out bacteria that causes acne. This dual-combo is great protection against problem skin. It helps clear skin and prevents pimples. [Source]



Ingredients:

Neem, Turmeric, Fuller's Earth, Sodium Methyl Paraben IP, Sodium Prophyl Paraben IP, Imidazolidinyl Urea, DMDM Hydantoin. [Source]



Directions:

Squeeze an adequate amount of this face wash onto your palm. Apply it on your wet face, Rinse off.

Packaging & Consistency:

My Thoughts:
Ever since my Aunt recommend this brand to me .I have been wanting to try the purifying neem face wash ever since then. BUT I didn't want to buy it because I might not like it, and when I was in dubai I found a travel size 50ml. And I love this cleanser for many reasons, but most importantly because I have seen changes in my skin♡.

Pros
♧Soap free
♧Purifying herbs (Neem & Turmeric)
♧Comes in 4 sizes (50,100,150,and 200ml)
♧Comes in 2 different packaging a squeezable tube & with a pump
♧Isn't over drying
♧Reduced my pimples
♧Hypoallergenic
♧Lasts a long time (50ml lasted me 3 months!)

Cons

♧The ingredients list is written in Arabic only (I can read it,but for non-arabic speakers it's a con)


Packaging:☆☆☆☆☆
Product's performance:☆☆☆☆☆
Overall Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Would I repurchase? 

Yessss!

☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

Dubai Haul:The Face Shop,Daiso,Skinfood,Sephora...and MORE!

I have missed you and blogging!! How have you guys been? I really really really appreciate your patience and support ! Especially since lately I haven't been blogging regularly since I'm a lazy person ! Today's post is finally the long awaited haul!! Just a disclaimer before I start I bought most of the stuff using my own money,but some of the things in the haul were gifts from my relatives,parents,or siblings. without further ado ...

A sneak peek

WARNING: This post is pic heavy!!

(From top left-right,to bottom left-right)

1. Nivea honey mask $2
2. Nivea moisture mask $2
3. TFS(5)Sebum controlling soothing mask $3 each
4. TFS Bamboo mask $3 
5. TFS (2) Green Tea mask $3 each
6. TFS 3D ampoule hyaluronic acid mask $5 
7. Daiso (4) Collagen mask $1.75
8. Daiso (4) Q10 mask $1.75
9. Daiso (2) BB face mask $1.75
10. Daiso (2) hyaluronic acid mask $1.75
11. Skinfood peach sake pore essence mask $6.50
12. Skinfood Ice vita facial mist: I don't remember how much this was,but I'm sure it was over 20Dhs ($5.50)

They were having a sale at TFS buy 3 get 1 on masks and nail polish! so instead of paying $24 I paid $18 for 8 masks! The 3D mask wasn't part of the promo though.

(From top left-right,to bottom left-right)

1. Kipling Japan key chain: I've been wanting this key chain for over a year,but couldn't bring my self to buy it for 170SR ($45) While I was at Dubai this was part of the clearance section so I got it for 35Dhs ($9.52)!! I originally wanted the one with South Korea,USA,or UK flag,but they didn't have them so I got the one with Japan's flag. (I'm such a bargain hunter)
2. Claire's Hair bow $5
3. Claire's Hair comb $5
4. Bloomingdale's little neon bag key chain:It was around $4~$6 I got 3 one for myself and the other two for my cousins.
5. Skull Bracelet: I don't know how much it was,because it was a gift from my cousin.
6. TFS Blotting paper $6
7. TFS Blemish Zero kit $19
8. Clean&Clear advantage acne spot treatment $6
9. (2) OPI nail polishes $13 each
10. Mitchum power gel deo $6~$8
11. Nivea natural fairness deo $4
12. (2) VS Pink body sprays 
13. VS pink body butter

I got all the 3 items from VS Pink for $45,because they had a promo 3 for $45

(From top left-right,to bottom left-right)

1. Daiso Spray bottle $1.75
2. Daiso nail polish remover or toner bottle with a bump! It's just like Etude House's Wonder Pore Freshener's bottle <3 $1.75
3. Daiso Bottle $1.75
4. Daiso Silicon Chocolate mold $1.75
5. Daiso Glue Stick in Chocolate&Strawberry $1.75 Each
6. Daiso My Melody blotting paper $1.75
7. Daiso Pink Ribbon $1.75
8. Daiso Foaming net set $1.75
9. Daiso Eyelash curler $1.75
10. The Face Shop Auto Gel Eyeliner in pencil form!! $15
11. The Face Shop Nail Polishes: Buy 3 get 1 free $3.25 Each

 And the rest of the stuff were freebies from TFS !

and the last 2 items are fold able cardboard boxes from Daiso for $1.75 each

☆Hope you enjoyed my haul and enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

Review:[L'OREAL]Hydrafresh All Day Hydration Aqua Gel

Hi!
I'm back with a review!!! I haven't done a review for awhile.Today I'll be reviewing a moisturizer! L'oreal's Hydrafresh All Day Hydration Aqua Gel for combination to oily skin.

 Packaging:

As you can see it comes in a glass jar with a white plastic lid.There is a positive and negative side to the design of the packaging.The negative is if your clumsy like me you have to be extra careful with it,and it's heavy.The postive side is it looks fancy!

      

Consistency:

It has a sea foam green gel consistency when first applied,but when lathered it turns to a transparent water consistency.It's my first time trying a gel type of moisturizer,and it didn't turn out as bad as I thought it would be.I liked this product,but not enough to repurchase it!

Claims:

Ingredients:

My Thoughts:

Overall I liked this product,but like I said before not enough to repurchase it. I was skeptical to try it at first,because a lot of people with combination/oily skin didn't have a great experience with gel type moisturizers.But it turned out to be an okay experience I would defiantly like to try other gel moisturizers in the future.  

Pros:

♥ Nice packaging

♥Lasts for a couple of months

♥Enriched with hyaluronic acid

♥Mineral spa water

Cons:

♥Glass jar

♥Can be drying sometimes 

♥Contains alcohol and parabens

Packaging:3/5

Consistency:3/5

Overall rating:3/5

Would I repurchase this product?

No

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☆Enjoy the rest of you day☆

-X♡X♡, ريفان(Refan).

What do you think of this review? I'm trying to improve my writing skills and write "good" reviews! Was this any better??????