Review - AquaLabel Bright White Ex (Essence)

Brand: Aqua Label

Date : August 2012

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/aqualabel.my

Read my post on how I get this product : http://readatnocost.blogspot.com/2012/08/aqualabel-bright-white-ex-essence.html

Product details:

Product	Size	Est. Price(RM)	Normal Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
AquaLabel Bright White Ex (essence)	45ml	79.9	45ml	79.9

Additional Information :

For my oily face, I can even use it dur day and night as well, so this is a plus point for this product. It is watery based, hence, easily absorb if only I apply a thin layer, will feel a bit sticky I was too greedy and put too much on my face. However, to see the whitening effect, maybe that need time ? I didn't feel my face get 'whiter' after finish about 1 third bottle, but there's a saying, if a product promise you effectiveness after 2 weeks, then this product is too strong ….

And 1 more thing, it is a Shiseido brand ... I have a lot of trust on Shiseido ....

A Delivery Received

Simple and Clean Packaging

White In Colour

After Application, absorb well

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Packaging friendliness	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How friendly the package … easy to open, no wastage etc
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

Review - Esmeria Prickly Pear Travel Set

Brand: Esmeria

Place: MidValley Megamall, Justlife outlet

Link/Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/esmeriaorganics

https://www.facebook.com/BudsBaby

https://www.facebook.com/justlifeshop

Read my post on how I get this product :http://readatnocost.blogspot.com/2012/07/earth-day-product-swap-for-esmeria-and.html

Product details:

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Esmeria travel Kit (Cleanser 20ml, Toner 15ml, Moisturizer 10ml)	NA	39.9	NA	39.9

Additional Information :

I like the fragrance, but the moisturizer is kind of not able to absorb well into my skin, even after rubbing, warming and padding ...

Cleanser:

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Packaging friendliness	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How friendly the package … easy to open, no wastage etc
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

Toner:

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Packaging friendliness	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How friendly the package … easy to open, no wastage etc
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

Moisturizer:

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Packaging friendliness	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How friendly the package … easy to open, no wastage etc
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

Review - LipIce Lip Balm

Brand: LipIce

Place: Mailer

How I get it : http://readatnocost.blogspot.com/2012/07/lipice-lipice-miniature-lipstick.html

Link/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyLIPICE

It is my firs time trying on lipice, wah, really cooling feeling after applying. Well, I like to take minted sweets a lot, I admit, I am addicted to it …. especially during hot days ….

I also applied during night time, after several washing and cleansing on my face, my lip get quite dry. The coverage is amazing, when I woke up in the morning next day, I still can feel the smoothness of my lip with the balm. Good product and no regret.

However, not sure if I am too rough or what, the miniature broke into 2 pieces during one of my application, I don't know how can I 'stick' it back to together, wasted.

I like miniature lipstick, it is easily to carry especially when traveling. I would wanted to suggest to the beauty care brand marketing, think about coming out a composite of maybe 6 different range of lipstick in miniature size, it would be hot selling.

Product details:

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
LipIce	NA	NA	NA	NA

	Rating					Remark
Texture	Very Thick	Thick	Normal	Thin	Very Thin	Thickness is compared to the nature of the product. A cream is compare in the nature of cream texture.
Color	Very Dark	Dark	Normal	Light	Very Light	Dark is with color, light is without color
Scent	Very Strong	Strong	Normal	Mild	Very Mild	The smell of the product after applying
Absorption	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	How well it been absorb
Feeling	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Very personal feeling, likes it, do not like it
After-use Side Effect	A Lot	Little	Normal	Not Really	Not At All	Any side effect noticed ?
Effectiveness as per the product purpose	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Is it effective as the product claimed ?
Value for Money	Not Good	Not Really	Normal	Good	Very Good	Compare the price range and the effectiveness, value for the money ?
Product Price Range	Highest	High	Normal	Affordable	Very Affordable	Per ml/g or per use Highest > RM 20 RM 20 > High > RM 15 RM 15 > Normal > RM 10 RM 10 > Affordable > RM 5 RM 5 > Very Affordable > RM 0

Overall

Very Bad

Bad

Normal

Good

Very Good

Loreal - Youth Code

Brand: Loreal

Date : May 2012

Place: Caring, IOI Mall

Method: Look for the promoter of Loreal, and check if the sample is still available.

Link/Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/BRANDSTORM.my

http://www.facebook.com/lorealparismalaysia

Additional Information :

Was very interested in this product as I saw it in Loreal website, and saw the promotion which was quite some time ago. But the day where I went to IOI Mall Caring, saw the promoter of Loreal was there, so no harm asking, and lucky enough, they still have the sample, that's how I got it.

	Rating **normal = not related					Remark
Value for money	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Normal	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Tempted to buy more besides the free gift ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Normal	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Loreal Youth Code	5ml	17.65	30	105.9

L'occitane - Brightening Beauty

Brand: L'occitane

Date : May 2012

Place: Fahrenheit 88, L'occitane Outlet

Method: Register yourself for the samples, receive an email confirmation, and present the email to the outlet to collect the samples.

Link/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/loccitane.my

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Normal	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Normal	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Brigthening Moisture Cream (2 sachets)	2ml		NA	NA
Eau Essentielle (1 sachets)	2ml		NA	NA

LaNeige - 3 Pieces Sample

Brand: LaNeige

Date : May 2012

Place: Sogo, LaNeige Promotion Booth

Method: LaNeige was launching a special promotion in conjunction with their new booth at SOGO. Approach the counter and request for the 3 pieces samples, the promoter will explain to you the way of using the sample.

Link/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laneigemalaysia?ref=ts

	Rating					Remark
Worth the trip/time/overhead spent ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	I count every cents spent (petrol, time, effort) compare to what I get, even before talking about the result of the product
Challenge to get the sample	Very Tough	Tough	Normal	Easy	Very Easy	How easy to find the counters, to get the product, do I need to wait long to get it
Hard Selling	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Before getting the product, any push for sales commitment ?
Staff friendliness	Very Rude	Rude	Normal	Good	Very Good	How informative and friendliness the staff to you when you request for the sample ?
Consultation given ?	Not At All	Not Really	Normal	Yes	Absolutely	Any information and knowledge shared on the product ?

Product	Est. Size	Est. Price(RM)	Est. Size	Est. Normal Price(RM)
Snow BB crème SPF41 PA++
Water Sleeping Pack_EX
Water Bank Essence