tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63318229866156143412024-03-19T18:02:14.865+08:00chainyana personal lifestyle blog by Chai Mungcal ♡Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger387125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-83736037880841471052024-03-19T02:38:00.002+08:002024-03-19T15:29:49.410+08:00product empties #7<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Se3hjdCmK4CX92XSpL5KiJ_rb2QV2u0Io63qkxzEEoPzWsKbFd_f1IKLNqpgQRiSaLKP1Qx7oHAYDlBnknXbBAA9VhnOtz3m96y4pwGpaIWtGD4Gx1DaitixzcHvNRFHdyiQlrwE-WEWO-2jzyVa0EIB8YP_lXlF_Mn4bywuym05AsCq702Cn83mCMs/s1600/732449159.522855.jpeg" alt="product empties | chainyan.co"><br />
After 10,000 years, a skincare post finally makes it out of the drafts _:(´ཀ`」 ∠):_ I put this one off for too long. While organizing some of my stuff at home I realized that I'd already amassed four boxes' worth of empties...crazy. I plan on shipping all my empty bottles off to recycling soon, after I finish writing about them. I'm only able to write in short bursts though, as right now being Miu's mom is a full-time job, so I'll be doing this in parts. (I've had some of these since 2019...please bear with me lol) Hopefully I'll have finished everything before the first half of the year ends. Hopefully. <br />
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Since there's a lot to go through, I'll try to make my reviews as straight to the point as possible. For quick reference:<br>
<ul><b>WNR</b> - would not repurchase/recommend<br>
<b>WR</b> - would repurchase/recommend<br>
<b>RP</b> - have repurchased<br>
<b>HG</b> - holy grail; will always repurchase/recommend<br>
<b>DC</b> - discontinued; no longer being sold locally</ul>
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<h4>CLEANSERS</h4>
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<h7>Biore Cleansing Oil - <a href="https://shope.ee/7AFWE3ZK3Z" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jn9z3?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a></h7><br />
My first cleansing oil empty. Before this I only used cleansing balms because they were easier to use and not as messy. I guess I just got used to using it eventually. I liked this a lot. Removes makeup well and rinses off without leaving any weird film/residue. <b>WR</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>Bifesta Cleansing Lotion Brightup - <a href="https://shope.ee/8zhAPcEhEW" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jnV56?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a></h7><br />
This used to be one of my HG's but Aian and I eventually stopped using micellar water cleansers after we both got into the habit of going straight to double cleansing after removing eye makeup. Still <b>WR</b> though.<br /><br />
<h7>Nivea Double Eye Makeup Remover</h7><br>
One of the few point makeup removers that could actually remove my waterproof eye makeup. Found this while looking for a replacement for the Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover, which they pulled out of the PH market for a few years. (<a href="https://shope.ee/20Y3m240wq" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">It's back now though</a>, yay!) I liked this a lot, which is why I have 3 empties here, with a 4th one on the way. <b>WR</b>. Sadly not quite HG, as it's a bit difficult to find these days. <br /><br />
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<h7>Hada Labo Deep Clean & Blemish Control Face Wash</h7><br />
Picked this up while we were in KL (was it in 2019?) because I forgot to pack facial wash, of all things. Despite not being low pH (pH level is 7), I liked it quite a bit! Gentle, fragrance-free, cleanses well, doesn't leave my skin feeling tight after washing. <b>WR</b>, but I don't think it's available locally.<br /><br />
<h7>Hada Labo Deep Clean and Pore Refining Face Wash - <a href="https://shope.ee/LPAofT9lO" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jN6x1?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a></h7><br />
Bought this after using up the previous one, because I thought it would be more or less the same. A bit too drying for my skin, sadly. <b>WNR</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash - <a href="https://shope.ee/AUVyYBPwbF" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a></h7><br />
Found this on the list of low pH cleansers and decided to try it out. Good basic cleanser. Not my fave, but it's super cheap and it works. Easily available at most supermarkets and Watsons, too. <b>WR</b> for skincare newbies on a budget.<br /><br />
<h7>Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam* - <a href="https://shope.ee/5V7IEuqh0x" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a></h7><br />
This was just okay for me. Not a bad product by any means, but for ₱580, I wouldn't buy it for myself. The tube I got kept leaking, too. <b>WNR</b>; might try the <a href="https://shope.ee/6pdJWlOe4M" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Ampoule Foam</a> next time instead.<br /><br />
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<h7>Rovectin Skin Essentials Conditioning Cleanser* - <a href="https://shope.ee/6fJFzK9QfQ" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://wishtrend.com/collections/rovectin/products/conditioning-cleanser/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">WISHTREND</a>, <a href="https://global.oliveyoung.com/if/rd?su=5JZ1X9AD" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLIVE YOUNG</a></h7><br />
Holy grail cleanser. Let me tell you something—I used to not care about my second cleansers much. As long as they're low pH and can cleanse well they should be fine, right? They're all pretty much the same, and you don't really get much of the promised benefits since you're washing them off with water afterwards. But this one changed the gentle cleanser game for me! I didn't think I'd see a difference after changing foam cleansers, but after switching to this I noticed my skin looking much better overall. I'm actually almost done with my second bottle! Currently <b>HG</b>, but I have yet to see if their rebrand changed the quality of the cleanser. Hopefully not!<br /><br />
<h7>St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser (Tea Tree)*</h7><br />
This was just okay. Just your regular gel cleanser. Not low pH. Broke Aian out, but it didn't break me out so I just kept using it. Phased out; <b>DC</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>St. Ives Blemish Care Daily Facial Cleanser (Watermelon)*</h7><br />
It's funny that we have so many empties of this, because this was just so-so! Not low pH, but it didn't break Aian out, and he loved the watermelon scent. It was the only way I could get him to use actual facial cleanser for his face versus soap 😭 so we ended up repurchasing a few more times. Sad they were phased out. <b>DC</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>Trutuyu Oh So Real 2-in-1 Makeup Remover & Cleansing Gel*</h7><br>
This was...interesting. You had to rub the gel around to sort of "erase" your makeup. Not quite like oil cleansers, but more like slime, kind of. I didn't like that there was a lot of rubbing involved. Messy, too. I did a quick review with a short video <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CXgANtZvAhP" target="_blank">here</a>, but the brand has already stopped making and selling this product. <b>DC</b>.<br><br>
<h4>TONERS</h4>
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<h7>Simple Soothing Facial Toner* - <a href="https://shope.ee/4Abuzji82R" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a></h7><br />
Used this as a cleansing toner (to get any dirt/makeup left behind after my first and second cleanse) and I quite liked it. It was mild and didn't sting or break me out. Too bad Simple pulled out of the PH market though. <b>WR</b> if you can get your hands on them.<br /><br />
<h7>Mary&May Vegan CICA Tea Tree AHA PHA Toner* - <a href="https://shope.ee/40IUTOnA01" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/1653545427/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">STYLEKOREAN</a></h7><br />
I really liked this! I stopped using separate AHA/BHA products for a while after realizing I was putting my skin through too much, so I switched to occasionally using toners with exfoliating properties instead. The difference is that these toners only have a small percentage of actives (in this case, AHA and PHA) versus products that are made for chemical exfoliation, so they're much milder in comparison. This one also had cica and tea tree, which helped soothe and minimize irritation. I tried the Some by Mi toner which is similar, but my skin preferred this one. I really liked it, so <b>WR</b>. (Tbh this is <i>almost <b>HG</b></i>, but I need to repurchase to confirm hehe.)<br /><br />
<h7>Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Lotion - <a href="https://shope.ee/2AqqcC46rs" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jnkcz?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a>, <a href="https://global.oliveyoung.com/if/rd?su=FGOQB7RW" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLIVE YOUNG</a></h7><br />
Holy grail toner 👑 I've tried so many essence-type toners but none of them really makes my skin look as hydrated and happy as the Gokujyun Premium. I don't know how many bottles I've gone through. There's only one in the photo, because at some point I started buying refills instead. It's been a while since I repurchased, since I'm trying to use up most of the skincare I already have. But still, this is my queen, my <b>HG</b>, the skincare loml.<br /><br />
<h7>Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion* - <a href="https://shope.ee/1VbEXA9ewh" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://wishtrend.com/products/activating-treatment-lotion/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">WISHTREND</a>, <a href="https://global.oliveyoung.com/if/rd?su=QOW4PTPT" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLIVE YOUNG</a></h7><br />
If you're looking for Korean equivalents for the Hada Labo toners, this is one of them. Not as hydrating as the Premium, though it's really close! Read my full review <a href="/2022/05/rovectin-activating-treatment-lotion-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This isn't quite holy grail status, but <b>WR</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner* - <a href="https://shope.ee/4VElOo8s6K" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jLrD8?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a>, <a href="https://wishtrend.com/collections/klairs/products/supple-preparation-unscented-toner/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">WISHTREND</a></h7><br />
I thought this was just okay at first, until I noticed I was reaching for it more often than my other toners. In terms of hydration, it's very similar to the Hada Labo Gokujyun, only it uses sodium hyaluronate, the salt form of hyaluronic acid. This is why it doesn't have that tacky feeling from using hyaluronic acid.—instead of waiting for it to absorb completely, you can immediately move onto the next step of your skincare. I like it a lot. I have since repurchased (<b>RP</b>), and am almost done with that one too. <b>HG</b>!<br /><br />
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<h7>Elmt Advanced Calming Solution* - <a href="https://shope.ee/g27YKUrkx" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://wishtrend.com/collections/elmt/products/centella-asiatica-advanced-calming-solution/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">WISHTREND</a></h7><br />
This was my go-to whenever my skin needed soothing, especially after a full day of wearing makeup. I would use this with cotton pads as a DIY sheet mask and after a few minutes my skin would feel much better. I was going to do a review on this but I ended up using up the whole bottle before I could even start. Definitely <b>WR</b>, potential HG!<br /><br />
<h7>Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner* - <a href="https://shope.ee/8f4P3rchM5" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">SHOPEE</a>, <a href="https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.jLJmM?cc" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">LAZADA</a>, <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/1480917209/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">STYLEKOREAN</a></h7><br />
Another essence-type toner that I liked. This one doesn't contain any HA though, so it felt a bit lacking in the hydration department for me. (My oily-dehydrated skin requires HA lol.) Still, this is good to use for masking or for layering (7-skin method). <b>WR</b>.<br /><br />
<h7>Benton Snail Bee High Content Skin Toner* - <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-renewal-snail-bee-high-content-skin-toner-150ml/1685490894/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">STYLEKOREAN</a></h7><br />
Wanted to love this as much as I love the Snail Bee High Content Essence, but it was just okay for me. Not the best when it comes to hydration, but great for soothing irritated skin, which is why I often used it for masking. <b>WNR</b>; I much prefer the Snail Bee Ultimate Toner.<br /><br />
That's it for part 1! Next up will be essences/serums and moisturizers. I'll try to include sunscreens too, if I can.<br><br>
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—in which I talk about my *new* life as a new mom. So much has happened <a href="/2023/07/life-lately-15.html" target="_blank">since my last life update</a> that I don't even know where to begin! I mean, who would have thought I'd end up giving birth exactly one month after I posted about me being pregnant? Crazy.
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🌷<h8>(Mom) Life lately</h8><br />
Let's start at the beginning. On the afternoon of August 16th last year, I gave birth to a baby girl. My beautiful <b>Miu Shanoa</b>. Just shy of 33 weeks, weighing 1.9kgs. As she was born prematurely, her lungs hadn't matured completely yet, so she had to stay in the NICU for a while.<br><br>
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<center>Finally holding Miu after 10 days 🥹</center><br>
She was in the NICU for 22 days—the longest 22 days of my life. It felt like an unending cycle: constantly checking my phone for messages from our pediatrician, jumping out of bed whenever my phone rang, having to pump breastmilk every 3 hours, going to the NICU to drop off supplies and to see Miu, constantly worrying about our growing hospital bill...all while I was still recovering from my C-section. Dark times. What kept me going were stories on r/NICUParents about how everything will be okay, and soon this would all become just one big bad dream. And they were right. Everything did turn out okay, eventually. After 22 days, we were finally able to take Miu home.<br><br>
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<center>First photo of Miu taken at home, at 22 days old.</center><br />
Miu and I stayed at my mom's for the first 2 months. Aian and I decided this would be for the best, as we weren't sure how Miu's body would react to any potential allergens (cat dander, dust from cat litter, etc.). Besides, as a first time mom, I needed all the help I could get.<br><br>
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<center>Miu at 1.5 months. These were from October 5th, her supposed due date!</center><br>
When they said it takes a village to raise a child, they were NOT kidding. I'm not going to sugarcoat it—the first few months of motherhood for me was HELL. Life with a newborn is just breastfeed, burp, rock baby to sleep, wake up after 45 mins~1 hour, change diapers, rock baby to sleep again, and then repeat. It was like that for 3 months. Constantly running on almost zero sleep. I was a zombie. The hardest part of it all was the loss of autonomy—where I go, the baby goes. If she wanted to nurse, I'd have to stop whatever I was doing to nurse. If she wanted to sleep while I was holding her, it meant I had to hold her for however long she wanted to sleep. I couldn't even shower without having my mom or aunt hold Miu for a few minutes. This was the worst. I know some people really loved the newborn stage, but I personally couldn't wait for it to be over and done with, lol.<br><br>
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We moved back in with Aian in early November. My mom felt it was too early for us to go back but by this time I wanted to be able to do things by myself. It was really hard though! Lots of sleepless nights, with lots and lots of crying. Things only started to get easier at around 4~5 months. Once we got out of the chaos that was the newborn stage, the rhythm and routines just started falling into place naturally. This was also the time Miu started showing more of her personality, so the cuteness is an added bonus hehe.<br><br>
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<center>Miu at 5.5 months. We've come so far since our NICU days!</center><br />
These days Miu has become a lot more chill, so I'm able to do more stuff for myself. (I'm even able to write this post!) There are still difficult days, but nothing as bad as before. Miu's started fighting naps and bedtime, but she's also started babbling and trying to "talk" and it's just the cutest thing! Not gonna lie, I didn't think I'd actually come to enjoy motherhood, but I'm starting to like it now.<br><br>
Miu is almost 6 months old now, and I can now feel that the life that I put on pause is slowly moving forward again. A friend once told me that once you become a mom, you can never get your old life back. This is a hard truth that I'm slowly coming to terms with. But I think this new life where I can one day share my everything with my little one would be much more fulfilling.<br><br>
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As much as I love the baby-you, I can't wait for you to grow up, Miu! (*´︶`*)<br><br>
📚<h8>Reading</h8><br />
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I still haven't been able to read manga much these days, but I saw these two being recommended on my timeline and decided to check them out: <b><i>Ki ni Natteru Hito ga Otoko Janakatta</i></b> ('The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All') by Arai Sumiko, and <b><i>Veil</i></b> by Kotteri. Both are really nice, but while the first series is cute, the second is just beautiful. I'm not good at talking about plots, so I'll just leave it to you to see what they're about~<br><br>
📺<h8>Watching</h8><br />
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These days I've been really looking forward to watching <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81564899" target="_blank"><b><i>Dungeon Meshi</i></b></a> ('Delicious in Dungeon')! I've had the manga bookmarked ever since my little brother recommended it to me ages ago, but I never got around to actually reading it. He only ever recommends series that he knows I'd like, and he was right on the money with this one, haha. It's so good! As someone who grew up playing tons of RPGs it's so fun to see a series that shows the things that happen in between fighting monsters and doing quests. All the food they make looks so yummy, too!<br /><br />
We're also watching <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81726714" target="_blank"><b><i>Frieren: Beyond Journey's End</i></b></a>, which was one of the most anticipated series this season. The manga ranked 2nd on Takarajimasha's <i>Kono Manga ga Sugoi!</i> list of best manga of 2021 for male readers, just below Chainsaw Man, so I was very curious about it. The anime is very beautiful, I'm glad I waited to watch it instead of reading the manga first.<br /><br />
🎧<h8>Listening to</h8><br />
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I've been listening to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5069JTmv5ZDyPeZaCCXiCg" target="_blank"><b>wave to earth</b></a> a lot the past few months, which is why I'm 10x more upset I won't be able to catch their solo concert in Manila next month. Hopefully they'll come back in the near future though. I like a lot of their songs, but this one in particular is my favorite.
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Oh wow, that was a lot. I guess I missed <strike>over</strike>sharing stories about my life like this. I can't say when the next time I'll be able to do this again, but I'll try to drop by more often. We're entering my mom era now, so the content might change just a little bit, but I hope you'll stick around ♡</div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-77389433647936182112023-07-29T01:24:00.047+08:002023-07-30T12:48:45.353+08:00review : OLENS Smoky Olive vs Scandi Olive Contact Lens<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlzQNcsqKHpnL2dALsfmXf9CLZiWGhMBrCV0pT_4KE7G4B53Tg1MNFfanLMBejY3rumRhrNcZkMfuOMA5Wx03Am3hQ1VvF-iRgIAo8kOxEty3xj28WgNwtQLiepW0srAK-yRxtsuV26GbDQTm63v7AWWFfTSlJ47XvdAYPDYLXucyFAV5Xpogm0EYayQ/s1600/olens-smoky-olive-vs-scandi-olive-contact-lens-review.JPG" alt="OLENS Smoky Olive vs Scandi Olive Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Earlier this month <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>OLENS</b></a> sent me two of their best-selling lenses to review and compare—they are the <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000834" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Smoky Olive</b></a> (formerly Russian Smoky Olive) and the <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000596" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Scandi Olive</b></a> lenses. Coincidentally, these just happen to be two of my favorite lenses! I don't think I've ever done a ranking of my favorite contact lenses, but if I did, these two would easily be in the top 10 for sure!<br>
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While both are olive lenses, the color, opacity, and size are very different. Graphic diameter for these are <b>13.3mm</b> and <b>11.9mm</b>, respectively.<br><br>
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<h6>SMOKY OLIVE — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000834" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/AK77tsgK15" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
The Smoky Olive lenses are naturally enlarging lenses that mixes a calm yet striking color with a dark outer ring and a barely-there pattern. Despite being called Olive, the color is more of a soft green. The whole idea behind the Smoky series design is that they're supposed to make you look /exotic/ and make you feel /empowered/ so they turned up the color opacity to make the eyes really pop. But to keep with the brand's ideal of making natural-looking lenses, they decided to keep the graphic design very minimal, to balance everything out. I particularly love the yellow-gold part in the center because it sort of bridges the color of my dark brown eyes with the colors of the lens itself. The result is a look that's somewhere between natural and striking. They're ok to wear for any occasion, but I personally love wearing these for events because it always, always catches people's attention.<br><br>
📌 The Smoky Olive, as well as the Gray and Brown, are known as <b>BLACKPINK Lisa</b>'s contacts. Read more about them in my full review <a href="/2021/05/review-olens-russian-smoky-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>
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<h6>SCANDI OLIVE — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000596" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/9UY0uLjUhw" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
I feel like everyone who knows about OLENS should already be familiar with the Scandi series, as this is one of their most popular designs. With a small graphic diameter of 11.9, the design of the Scandi series mimics that of a real iris. It changes only the color of the center of your eye, which makes the color change very natural and realistic. The outside is basically just clear, so it uses your natural eye color as its "outer ring", blending in as naturally as possible. Color-wise, the Scandi Olive uses a muted olive green which is very pretty, but even prettier under natural light! When I found out that my personal color might actually be <a href="https://youtu.be/RoYX8cjNqNg" target="_blank">Soft Spring</a>, I started reaching for these lenses a lot more. I think I've gone through at least 4-5 boxes of these already! If you have yellow-olive skin tones, <b><i>especially</i></b> if you have black or dark brown hair, I highly recommend giving these a try!<br><br>
📌 The Scandi lenses are known as <b>BLACKPINK Jennie</b>'s contacts, but the one that used to model the Olive ones was <b>Rosé</b>. Read more <a href="/2020/10/review-olens-scandi-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>
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As with all of OLENS' 1-Day lenses, these are made of <b>Puscon</b>, a highly biocompatible material used for medical devices such as artificial hearts, which makes it the safest contact lens material to wear. Puscon is also hydrophilic; its molecular structure forms a hydration shell on the surface of the lens to keep the eyes moist and prevent dehydration. This shell also prevents protein and foreign substances from getting into the eye, and has strong UV-block function to ensure maximum comfort. My eyes tend to get dry easily, but I'm able to wear OLENS dailies for a long period of time without any problems. (Note: the ideal usage time is ~6 hours, but I've worn these for longer without any discomfort. But as always, YMMV!)<br><br>
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Though if you prefer monthly lenses over dailies, the Scandi Olive lenses are also available in 1-Month packs (<a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000572" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/fwgN63nUG" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a>).<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
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Hellooo, is anyone still here? Do people even read blogs these days, still? I wonder. I've thought about moving a few times. To Instagram, or even to Youtube if I'm feeling courageous. But as I thought, writing everything in long-form feels the best for me. I like to think of blogs as modern commonplace books that you only really write for yourself. I guess if one or two people read and find whatever I write interesting, that would be enough. To you, who's still here reading this, thanks for sticking around ♡
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Before anything else, I'm happy to announce that the blog got a little makeover! I've been wanting to change things up for some time now, so I finally bit the bullet. I'm actually excited to write more now! Kind of like when you get a brand new journal at the start of the year, hehe! That said, it really has been A While since I wrote anything on here, so I thought I'd start with a few major life updates.<br /><br>
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🌼<h8>Life lately (real)</h8><br />
This is somewhat old news, but we bought a car! (I say "we", but technically, Aian bought one. I helped get us a good deal though, so...hehe.) It's a 2022 Toyota Vios. Black, of course, because it's Aian's. I don't think I've ever mentioned this in my socials, because Aian's not the type that likes to talk about stuff like this, but it was pretty crazy! He learned how to drive right at the start of 2022, got his license after a month, and then bought the car mid-March. It all happened so fast! We talk about our plans for the future from time to time, but getting a car was never mentioned at any point. We only started talking about getting one after we had to constantly ask other people to take us to the vet. Plus it was getting harder and harder to deal with Grab, so getting a car sort of became a necessity. I just wasn't expecting to get one so soon! What's funny is that ever since getting the car, Aian's been constantly wanting to go somewhere. There was this one time we went to Makati two consecutive days, just because he wanted to! I always thought he was a homebody like me but apparently his four (!!!) Sagittarius placements say otherwise _ :(´ཀ`」 ∠):_<br /><br />
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This will definitely come as a surprise to everyone (or at least, everyone not following me on Instagram or Twitter), but Aian and I are expecting a child later this year. I know I've <i>always</i> stated that I didn't want to have kids, but trust me when I say that no one was more surprised than Aian and myself, especially because we both only found out about it when I was already <u>15 weeks along</u>. (I have SO MUCH I want to say about how insane the whole situation was, but that's a story for another time.) We were pretty much set on growing old together, just the two of us, with our cats as our children. But, well, that's just how life is, I guess. I think I'm still at a point where I'm trying to come to terms with everything. Honestly sometimes I wake up and forget that I'm pregnant, only to be reminded by the little life that's growing and moving around in my belly. Thinking about how unpredictable the future is just makes me super anxious, but I also can't deny that I'm a tiiiny bit excited. (Is it because I'm a Cancer rising? Maybe.)<br /><br />
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Lastly, the update that I was dreading to talk about. Lengleng, our baby trash panda, passed away last month due to kidney failure. He was diagnosed with kidney stones in late May, and after almost a month of going in and out of the vet, he left for kitty heaven on the evening of June 14th. I don't think I have anything else to say other than Aian and I are extremely heartbroken about his passing. He was my baby, my goodest boy. He was only 6, too. We've always heard horror stories of kidney diseases in cats, but we only really felt the gravity of it all when it happened to Lengleng. Everything happened so fast. During the last couple of weeks in May he was still acting like himself, which made us believe that he would recover eventually, but he suddenly relapsed and things just went downhill after that. My biggest regrets are 1) that we didn't find out about his condition earlier, and 2) that we weren't there when he passed (he was confined at the vet clinic at the time). But I've already <a href="https://twitter.com/_chainyan/status/1669384122878533641" target="_blank">said my goodbyes</a>, and while it's hard to accept, I know that life goes on. I take comfort in the fact that he's in a much better place now, free from all the pain. If there really is a kitty heaven, I just know he's up there with our baby Buchi, having Churu and fried tilapia anytime he wants.<br /><br />
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📚<h8>Reading</h8><br />
There's been a sort of shoujo renaissance happening this year, with all the new releases and anime adaptations, and it's honestly so exciting! I left the genre a long time ago because all the stories got either really boring and/or really frustrating, but I recently got into a couple of series that were just love at first read: <b><i>Skip and Loafer</i></b> by Takamatsu Misaki and <b><i>Uruwashi no Yoi no Tsuki / In the Clear Moonlit Dusk</i></b> by Yamamori Mika. (Yes, the same Yamamori Mika-sensei that gave us all so much emotional distress with <i>Hirunaka no Ryuusei / Daytime Shooting Star</i>.) The two series are both set in school, each with their own endearing cast of characters, but the stories are a little different. The first one focuses more on the characters' experiences growing up, while the second one is more of a straightforward love story. I absolutely suck at explaining plots so I won't even try, but all I can say is that these two are REALLY GOOD. I highly recommend giving them a read if you haven't yet!<br><br>
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📺<h8>Watching</h8><br />
Right now the only ongoing series we're watching is <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81278456" target="_blank"><b><i>Jujutsu Kaisen S2</i></b></a>. I honestly don't think I'd enjoy this season much because of Geto being voiced by [redacted] lol but the first episode was just *chef's kiss* !!! (Mei Mei, Utahime, Shiori........ily.) That one specific issue aside, I really do like JJK so I'll still keep watching. As for stuff we've finished, there's <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81681471" target="_blank"><b><i>Skip and Loafer</i></b></a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81684733" target="_blank"><b><i>Oshi no Ko</i></b></a>. Both really good shows that made me want to read the manga afterwards, because I have low EQ and cannot wait for Season 2. We also recently watched <b><i>Fate/strange Fake: Whispers of Dawn</i></b> and it made me want to read the manga as well! Story A+, characters A+, visuals A+++. Aian used to be super into the Fate series, and watching this brought back the sparks for him, haha! That was just the Special though, so we're super excited for the full anime!<br /><br />
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🎧<h8>Listening to</h8><br />
I honestly don't know what I've been listening to these days LOL. There was a month I only had <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kVZa4lFUmAQlBogl1fkd6?si=i-jwipJDSeG2xooQzd9wCQ" target="_blank"><b>Aimyon</b></a> songs on repeat. A lot of my K-pop faves have released new music since then, so most days I just put either the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9tPFwDMOaN1?si=b50e40af34774675" target="_blank"><b>K-Pop ON!</b></a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX0018ciYu6bM?si=6c4c1cb69d964976" target="_blank"><b>KimBops!</b></a> playlist on shuffle and listen to those while I work on stuff. <br /><br />
That's it for life updates, I think? I wish I could've shared more mundane things, like I used to, but real life has been hitting us really hard this year and I just wanted to talk about the important stuff first. Hopefully I can come back with more light-hearted stories next time. Just a heads up though—I'll probably be putting up a bunch of K-beauty reviews here in the coming days. Mostly the stuff I've put up on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_chainyan" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, but maybe with a bit more detail. I'll continue to post about my daily life from time to time though, no worries! See you in the next post (*˘︶˘*).。*♡</div> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-84959577923702767392023-02-11T06:38:00.142+08:002023-08-04T23:20:39.003+08:00review: OLENS pink lenses for Valentine's<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29Pgj-2gljwBwPqASwoDahkXK5mi2DB1rAYeZNZifU_vpESejQ7xY1dzGdwaZ4skS6GNjWMPcx_UuEUc3_9sBURfq94bpGvYAsP2-p51BbbZNutWk8Kl74E8fXYmW230yZV_Cr9bOaxwt_nTo0DZWqd38TgIUIgwKdqG_j-_hciso34Dl4kvYLiBU/s1600/olens-valentines-pink-contact-lens-review.JPG" alt="OLENS Pink Contact Lenses Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and while I don't really like celebrating it, as a lover of all things pink (my second fave next to purple!) it makes me really happy seeing the color everywhere during this time heh. So today I thought I'd do something new a small collection review! Here are a few of OLENS' Pink Lenses that are perfect for Valentine's 💗<br><br>
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<a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>OLENS</b></a> is the No.1 premium color contact lens brand in South Korea, and their goal is to promote the value of 'Beauty&Healthy eyestyling' all over the world. These are the lenses for today's review: <b>Vivi Ring Pink</b>, <b>Spanish Real Peach</b>, and <b>Crystal 3Con Pink</b>!<br><br>
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<h6>Vivi Ring Pink — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=vivi+ring+pink" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/7pPVhj7EUC" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
First up are my all-time favorite Vivi Ring lenses! The main features of the Vivi Ring series are its soft and creamy color, natural enlarging effect (graphic diameter is 13mm), and soft black edge line. I think of the Vivi Ring series as "my eyes but better" lenses, lol. I've tried almost all of the colors from this series, but I'm only trying the Pink colorway now. They're pretty, as expected, but against dark eyes they might look more purple than pink (which is actually better for me, lol). These are great if you want a super soft, romantic look. Where are my coquette girls at? 🌷🩰🌸🎀<br><br>
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<h6>Spanish Real Peach — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000284" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a></h6>
The Spanish Real Peach is a Monthly lens, part of the Spanish Real collection. They're peach-pink lenses with gold mixed in the inner ring. As the design is only in the middle of the iris, its graphic diameter is quite small at 11.9mm. If you're not familiar with these types of lenses, the design focuses on just changing the color/look of the iris, so it doesn't have an edge line. OLENS calls them "Iris Contacts". The Spanish and Scandi lenses fall under this type! I actually like these as they're so natural-looking, yet they can change my whole look depending on the color. I didn't think the pink would show up well against my eyes, but it's quite visible under natural light! The overall look is a lot more chic compared to the Vivi Ring. I was told by OLENS HQ that Jennie from BLACKPINK wears the Spanish lenses often, so if you like her style definitely check this out!<br><br>
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<h6>Crystal 3con Pink — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000284" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/6fDYJgvZvl" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Last but not least, Crystal 3con Pink lenses. I think the Crystal 3con is one of OLENS' lesser-known designs, as I almost never hear about them from other influencers. These are 3con or 3-color lenses. The main or base color is a soft, almost baby pink color. The inner ring is a natural gold shade, while the outer ring seems to be a very soft black. With a graphic diameter of 13.3mm, this has the biggest enlarging effect out of the three, but it's surprisingly still natural-looking when worn. Love how the diffused design blends seamlessly with my natural eye color. But what I love even more is that you can barely see the outer ring when worn! With my dark brown eyes it looks like a combination of pink, gold, and purple—such a pretty mix! I wasn't sure about this lens at first, but after trying it on I realized that this is 100% my style. It looks like the type of lens I would wear to events/conventions, haha! Cosplay friends would definitely love this one.<br><br>
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OLENS Monthly lenses are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA, while 1Day lenses are made of Puscon. The difference between the two is that Puscon is a more hydrophilic, higher quality material, with higher water content. But in my opinion, after trying both 1Day and Monthly lenses from OLENS, I feel like there's not much difference. My eyes tend to get dry very quickly, yet I can wear both types without any problems.<br /><br>
As someone who loves the fairycore/coquette aesthetic, I think it's pretty obvious which of these is my number one pick! (Surprisingly it was NOT the Vivi Ring *gasp*) I think all three are great though, depending on the look you want to go for. Let me know which one's your fave!<br /><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
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My first post of the year and it's a review for one of my favorite brands! <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>OLENS</b></a> is the No.1 premium color contact lens brand in South Korea, and their goal is to promote the value of 'Beauty&Healthy eyestyling' all over the world. They released the <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=double+tint" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Double Tint Lenses</b></a>* in Korea late last year, and just this month they released them on Global, so they sent a couple of boxes for me to try out! 💫
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The <b>Double Tint</b> lens series features mellow and pure shades with a double highlight pattern to make your eyes more luminous in every moment. To me the Double Tint feels like an upgrade of their Eyelighter Glowy series, which I <a href="/2021/09/review-olens-eyelighter-glowy-contact.html" target="_blank">reviewed previously</a>. If you liked those, make sure to read on!<br><br>
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Double Tint lenses come in two colors: <b>Brown</b> and <b>Gray</b>. Graphic diameter is <b>12.9mm</b>! Slightly smaller than the Vivi Ring (13mm) and Eyelighter Glowy (13.1mm), but bigger than the Real Ring (12.5mm). My fave size of lenses to wear these days are actually around the 13mm range, so this was just perfect! Unlike the Eyelighter Glowy lenses which have a base color, a highlight color, and an edge line, the Double Tint lenses only have the <b>double highlight color</b> and an <b>edge line</b>. The highlight kind of fades into the rest of the lens, making the "base color" translucent, so your actual eye color kind of becomes the base color itself! Super cute! I love this design so much.<br><br>
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<h6>Double Tint Brown — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000001269" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/9pAgRhJcDC" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Caramel brown double highlight lenses with a dark edge line. When I saw the promo photos I was a bit worried that the brown would be too warm / too red like the Scandi Brown (which I don't like much), but they're actually slightly more muted in real life. Super pretty! I love how the rest of the lens is just clear and the highlight just blends seamlessly with my natural eye color. I recently used up all my Vivi Ring Brown lenses so I was thinking of buying more, but these might just be my new favorite! <br><br>
<h6>Double Tint Gray — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000001270" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/1q8Ov5uRk0" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Soft gray double highlight lenses with a dark edge line. I'm not a fan of the Black lenses from the Glowy series so I'm glad they decided to go with gray for the Double Tint. The soft gray color is quite nice. Most gray lenses make you look cool/chic, but the Double Tint Gray gives more of a calm vibe. I prefer true gray lenses over ones that tend to look blue under certain lighting, so I really liked these, though I wish they used the color they used for the Glowy Ash Gray lenses. (No pics yet because something <i>always</i> comes up when I have to shoot 🥲 but I will update soon!)<br><br>
As with all of OLENS' 1-Day lenses, these are made of Puscon (Phosphorylcholine). Puscon is a highly biocompatible material used for medical devices such as artificial hearts, which makes it the safest contact lens material to wear. Puscon is also hydrophilic; its molecular structure forms a hydration shell on the surface of the lens and prevents dehydration. My eyes tend to get dry easily, but I'm able to wear OLENS dailies for a long period of time without any problems. Aian's eyes are a lot more sensitive than mine, which is why he couldn't wear lenses often even if he wanted to. We bought OLENS dailies lenses for him to try and he found them super comfortable!<br /><br>
I really liked the Eyelighter Glowy series because of the ✨anime eyes✨ highlight effect, but there were times I felt it looked a little awkward seeing the highlight at different places for both eyes. With the double highlight design of the Double Tint lenses, it doesn't look weird even if that happens. After wearing these for a few days I realized that the Double Tint series is more like a mix of the Glowy + Vivi Ring series, so if you like either one of those you'll definitely love the Double Tint as well! 🫶🏻💕<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-52357109077151177102022-12-14T22:43:00.003+08:002023-08-04T23:20:21.204+08:00what I wore recently ft. Rihoas<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33dP-AJzI6c5ToXWT2D8GWmnBhwVT0wj2A-MPIUiWidgoUfe7VK5rSy28JgkYBQiBVYolpUznnUWXPmtGEcPHBwqpPDG3UEaZP6CI1HvFX02Ua2nJPesHeVsQqyhcN44BVl_U2qTQQd0DKNL2mrjDieXiW06DrnFs_BIvk1haPOwHnNQQ6XaV-N-I/s1600/1.JPG" alt="what I wore recently ft. Rihoas | chainyan.co"><br>
Long time no outfit post, wow. The last one I did was way back in 2017! A lot of stuff happened since then. Recently I've slowly become more comfortable with taking photos of my outfits again, so you can probably expect more outfit posts from now on. Today I'll be showing you a couple of outfits I wore last week! This post is a collaboration with <a href="https://bit.ly/3PsYBQO" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Rihoas</b></a>, a Hong Kong-based fashion brand born from the founders' love of European cinema. Their clothes all have this elegant, retro, romantic feel which is inspired by charming female characters in movies.<br><br>
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First is this beautiful maxi dress with purple flowers—<a href="https://bit.ly/3V6VAYs" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>The Frill Trim Floral Midi Dress</b></a>. I've always wanted a dress like this but I could never find one in my size. A lot of the local options were either freesize or plus size, and as a midsize girl that meant they were either too small or too large. Also for puff sleeves there's the danger of having sleeves that are too tight around the arms. That's why when I saw this dress in my size I just knew I had to have it! It is SO PRETTY. The flower print is quite unique (are they clematis?) and has a different appeal from the usual flowers I've seen on floral dresses. The fabric isn't super thin and everything was sewn well. The silhouette is perfect for my body type, too. I wish it had pockets!! I felt so pretty wearing this, like a princess! I got the dress in Medium, which fits perfectly, but the neckline is a little loose on me. I think I can fix the neckline with a garter then it would be perfect. (And of course I just had to wear my favorite <a href="https://shope.ee/6f83BuDZGS" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Nami Trinkets</a> pieces with this dress, hehe.)<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuQUOGYVGOAoQW3useJXp8iF_8amDBjCgpE2hfQY18Jsh8Rhqc_gldfrnJjpMJKI9SppkO6Qkz0IngFKUNQLdkhpGrGt56mnICcI6R0W95rOGV347HtB-9MWOJHmZ0PBR9enLCv7alRMILfUvdnX9R3ffzWJbXhy8Qx7B5y52TFyIvIlnqHYGYfNmS/s1600/3.JPG" alt="what I wore recently ft. Rihoas | chainyan.co"><br>
I also got <a href="https://bit.ly/3GN0C85" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>The Deep V Lace Puffy Blouse</b></a>, a cute puff-sleeve blouse with lace details. I wanted something that I could wear often and on various occasions. I had a few options, but this stood out the most. A while back I got really hooked on the concept of personal colors, but back then I assumed I was a Soft Autumn type. After a while I started to question it, and then I found out about the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoYX8cjNqNg" target="_blank">Soft Spring</a> type. Everything just clicked for me! Why am I bringing this up? It's because I specifically chose this blouse because it ticked all the boxes for Soft Spring.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRBHmkZvZ6DcsiCH_viW-HU57ZLkA4G8VYlVV_s98qmQ9oQttA7EOJVn7V-bc5mmvwh0-vy2O1S4DfSTFtr_EdzRQRa2CRTE2DOwUdGxfFtZ1D5ehM8ZPPP9hTYO05UHfclAwHQGNmA5naM6Tk7Lahe4jWIcITEFubMoj0YZjmEdn91KCf-S6peb40/s1600/4.jpg" alt="what I wore recently ft. Rihoas | chainyan.co"><br>
And sure enough, when I wore it it made my face really glow 😍<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhT5_XxZ9Hi-DCn8NThgoS5dVrOMOQ5j718KT9fwUmrT1d_wmXsPPCNloUzoxuRCld2mfdwF7Lkz0Cx_vIqVW-mzHUQU87Tn7rjaKUx_YWYrb5YFlhAPsWtLyusveaymHAKoNFz8CjeI7-JFBlyUEramb_xUq4dWgcKs0WOZzyEkTgm1LrH6qplM5/s1600/5.JPG" alt="what I wore recently ft. Rihoas | chainyan.co"><br>
A small issue is that the Large feels like a Medium to me. I got it after checking the size chart about 10 times. It fits me well, but it's just a wee bit snug around the waist. (When will my midsize girl problems end!!) Not a problem normally, but when I've had one too many xiaolongbaos...yeah. Also the neckline is DEEP. When they said "deep V" they were not kidding lol. I got it intending to wear different cute bralettes inside though, so it's not a problem for me, but I thought I should point it out. Still, it's a very cute blouse that I can wear for many occasions. My favorite way to wear it is with high-waist pants, but I think it would work as a bolero over dresses as well!<br><br>
Those are my Rihoas picks! 🥰 Both are so nice that after trying them on I actually added a couple more pieces to my wishlist. It's been a while since I wore such clothes that made me feel so pretty. Maybe the kids do have a point with this whole fairycore aesthetic thing 🧚🏻 If you're planning on getting these or any of Rihoas' beautiful pieces for yourself, don't forget to use my code "<b>Chainyan</b>" to get 15% off when you shop 💜</div>
<br><div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Products were gifted to me by <a href="" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Rihoas</a> for PR purposes, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-86824710648779097352022-11-21T13:10:00.002+08:002022-11-21T13:10:57.829+08:00review : Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgONBiIGF9JI6ZQFsoD-72w1ZwYvSMdcc0UmGR8vNlAhVDHR3xP3YUNBppExsSWKj-4NZsR22CGJHpII50kes9X6KadKOwHMAeyRU4Z6_S96JGad79ujGN3WOgbkXOr4O7e-OPp6MllkM5iL37SEzbI_c8s-BpG9x-gNliWwwO9y2M1Yhlm2muChy-b/s1600/freaky-nine-temporary-tattoos.JPG" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Back again (after 10,000 years) to introduce a product that I've never talked about on the blog before: temporary tattoos! Today I'll be showing you products from a Korean temporary tattoo brand, <a href="https://freakynine.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Freaky Nine</b></a> 💕<br>
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<b>Freaky Nine</b> is a recently launched temporary tattoo brand based in Korea. What makes them unique is that they work with real tattoo artists to create their designs. This piqued my interest the most because I follow a lot of Korean tattoo artists on IG! They currently have 10 artists on board, each one with a different drawing style.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwTz-uQoL9gdbXqYKP589xFPqNtUjkQyNLbds7j3wkGaQMHIAfANiaZAAbySSwg4xbiGmW44ibIUB4gll9QELZjVb6on2JQofhPCw_3rAjeGdjGymV4XftvWAe1Ed3BKOMAoeRi7fbQP67eKTi4tRPOZ9NrEtIgX2p_vEbIa8sfkWcV4MFsQMl2jD-/s1600/1.jpg" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
I got five designs in total! I really love these minimalist color tattoos. Some of them have multiple smaller designs in one sheet, so you can use them all together or separately. You can even mix designs from the same artist!<br><br>
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From L to R: <b><a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/urban-direction-of-the-star" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Urban) Direction of the Star</a>, <a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/haesi-soar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Haesi) Soar</a>, <a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/wana-poin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Wana) poin</a>, <a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/doran-sparking-heart-wave-swimming-whale" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Doran) Sparking Heart Wave & Swimming Whale</a>, <a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/doran-soft-tulip-m-bius-rose-sparkly-tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">(Doran) Soft Tulip & Möbius’ Rose & Sparkly Tulip</a></b><br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT64PYqT0QZ2dIEQ_UYxxdgAqmTC_5Krl8mozJbsP1GcHKzhd_ufmURz3Mg2PIAqrrU1Gd4VLnd64LbYPVtSkzSfLSGkLTwwvFEDpUdwOnNi2es6h75wZ7bFm4lHtkCmPuwPxpKAvgyXh80XvVZePKGvMz9R_gphG3nZRvsM8Rc98Rg6DJyVQ195kc/s1100/3.jpg" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
For this post I chose the two tulip designs from tattooist Doran's <a href="https://freakynine.com/en-ph/products/doran-soft-tulip-m-bius-rose-sparkly-tulip" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Soft Tulip & Möbius’ Rose & Sparkly Tulip</a> set!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL4jrno0_jf48r62B12S3MKut4Fc_YBpwiTPOq0OaahryVboUKhW9ge-b8uVBIejQH7Jqj1xpJAzvV4WdaOBqgMyPzVG5nOLyjnd8u96fNhk_umVLsCTKlnO_DbHmKsAYECqhsWmXBxCIajvUAjG0cLGPSOd3Y_NhIXBj3_khdXP6AKvoqlRqz34wS/s1100/4.jpg" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Unlike regular temporary tattoos, Freaky Nine tattoos don't need water! All you need to do is clean the area with the provided alcohol pad, stick the tattoo sticker on, apply pressure for a few seconds, and then peel the plastic off and you're done! Longevity is pretty good—designs with thinner lines last about 2~3 days before starting to fade, while the bigger ones can even last up to 5 days. They do get dirty as time goes by though, so I suggest putting on a fresh one if you plan on using these for going out, events, etc. Removal is easy, too; just use an oil-based cleanser. I actually tried using a double effect makeup remover and it came off easily.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYt3a2jc5hvrXNsto13bwGclrDfUbeKsv2B0SZMOrxCsCJyDEFMoUqNY24i4zo1cm60G3CrkMg9uUjkzHL2zVujk6Gnea_PW_p09zw5PXMYoIP6pa-U6Ht3v81E_Qi-4NIEOGaMvZMv8BOdM4XzkpcJDicj0hQUpTr812E4KJ-kM76faCYdzyDMafr/s1100/5.jpg" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
So pretty! I've been really into tulips these days, so I was excited to see how this one would look 🌷 The white outline from the sticker is a bit visible right after application, but you can just remove it with a wet wipe.<br><br>
What I love about Freaky Nine is that they have a lot of photos of what their designs look like on different parts of the body. They even have placement suggestions for each design! I personally have been wanting to get a tattoo on my wrist for the longest time, but because I'm indecisive I probably won't push through with it until I'm super super SUPER sure I want one lol. But with these, I now have an idea of how tattoos would look like on me!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7YapG3BObPqcBGeUfS-pOIr6YxkJQItwhIBdJ3T6vXNbvDfLanPcczFErGIxHN3xCKQe7vSoGqDbqamHic7A9zjtP57E5JkpTuBcm8JYi59m0BF7O8Dus3by3vzaCN_ID0R8_hxhhIbk3tCp-7MVgB-o7GaDjceUBCXwqaq_g8y6peAJJdhKVwRHy/s1100/6.jpg" alt="Freaky Nine Temporary Tattoos Review | chainyan.co"><br>
You can purchase these beautiful temporary tattoos here on the <a href="https://freakynine.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Freaky Nine global site</a>. You can get free shipping if you buy $34 worth of products, so I recommend buying a lot and sharing with friends hehe. Personally I'm eyeing the Romantic Cat design from <a href="https://freakynine.com/collections/doran/products/doran-blue-moon-on-the-mountain-romantic-cat" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">this set</a>. I've been wanting to get a similar moon tattoo because of Seungwoo, and the addition of the little cat is just too cute! Will def try more designs in the future 💜</div><br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-39037410813625925212022-09-10T18:20:00.008+08:002023-07-22T06:20:59.718+08:00review : OLENS Smoky Gray Contact Lens<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvQlvTxTy8JvUX-Pukn2bIQ45jskOLOE0f7yTf9UDTM4ghLBJcXRuTvDQhaiTKOw4NCuM983nSpFrGEewYxUM0Ce0Ur03SriQ9l4IwRNbhG9HkQ3xGdNbIAaOoxbSIsVgSYo21BKkLqGYQwErFyBML37SWtOG50IAQ4p5hOxW1tqbzzED3BU3V46Y/s1600/olens-russian-smoky-gray-review.JPG" alt="OLENS Smoky Gray Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
I'm sure all my BLINK friends already know this, but BLACKPINK's 2nd album, BORN PINK, comes out on the 16th! How excited is everyone?? With the comeback only a less than a week away, I was asked by <a href="https://olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS</a> to re-introduce this particular lens design to my readers. It's the <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000836" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Smoky Gray</b></a>*, which is Lisa's OLENS pick! 🖤💗<br><br>
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The Smoky Gray is Lisa's OLENS pick, but she and Jisoo both wore this lens for their recent teaser posters. Lisa also wore them for <a href="https://twitter.com/YouTube/status/1565338714511122438" target="_blank">another look</a> in the Pink Venom MV. It's not very noticeable in the posters because of the editing, but the lenses are Smoky Gray lenses. (It's true! Source: I got this information directly from OLENS HQ hehe 🧐) <br><br>
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The <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=smoky" target="_blank"><b>Smoky</b></a> series comes in <b>Gray</b>, <b>Brown</b>, and <b>Olive</b>. Graphic diameter is <b>13.3mm</b>. I already did a review for all colors so today I'll only be focusing on the Smoky Gray, but you can read the full review <a href="/2021/05/review-olens-russian-smoky-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br><br>
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<h6>Smoky Gray — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000836" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/LJZA1RTcg" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
The Smoky Gray are blue-toned ice gray lenses with a soft gray outer ring and a soft hazel inner ring. The color combination is so pretty! I love how the gray appears so vivid even against my dark brown eyes. I mentioned before that the Smoky Gray seems to be the hardest out of the three colors to wear with daily or laid-back looks, but <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CeF48ZVrZGQ/" target="_blank">Lisa's able to pull it off just fine</a>?? I guess it's just a matter of attitude, haha!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACmFE2iU8K2elVeWtJpa9a3DdCqBGuPLp6fX3Te3Gdp_Bu8dDpBD_jtr5NUzYgQDPI2L_IFxyjYCnMVSlSg_JLet6Xj_rVzdfj-g0px7Jnld5pOXOzMV0r4OnL7b7mxIVwH2JyUDt7kZGkGNEDsLztI-hJLbKKn59JoAewvYKK2JsNzi8u2lKprsD/s1600/2.jpg" alt="OLENS Smoky Gray Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Quick comparison of the three colors: Gray > Brown > Olive. OLENS 1Day lenses are all made from Puscon (Phosphorylcholine), which a highly biocompatible and hydrophilic material. Puscon lenses have higher water content than most lenses (48%), so you're able to wear them for a long period of time without experiencing any discomfort. My eyes tend to get dry very easily but I don't have any problems when wearing any of OLENS 1Day lenses. I actually prefer the 1Day lenses because of this reason! These are $21 for 10P, which is 5 pairs of lenses.<br /><br>
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Here's a look I did with the Smoky Gray lenses. These lenses are just so pretty and chic, I can understand why Lisa likes wearing them often!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiy37KNy0UckGLcZevXhW6LanDF8_b0Lf-C4mbzQJmty8_4zJQVamT9iFd8ddGxOHG-1fo7d3Xf64wThUYal0CTQZ9lPvfaaBuka2rdl-WKGA1WA609elDRbZJ-3f4Qie3X-MbSzQWWMDlCw05uab0PHEP76pRAfVIhiP-Li7FRpF0kijhdU9Wx0-6/s1600/1.JPG" alt="OLENS Smoky Gray Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
I think OLENS did a good job choosing Lisa to represent the Smoky series, too. They really go with her overall aesthetic/vibe. <a href="https://twitter.com/Bulgariofficial/status/1534430079702343680" target="_blank">She wore the Brown ones during the Bulgari event in Paris</a> and she looked SOOO beautiful 😍 If lenses like these are your thing then definitely check the Smoky series out!<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-79690827628934988942022-07-12T08:31:00.005+08:002022-07-12T20:06:09.880+08:00review : By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5LeHwsa-A-1iGymoxo8_QhqTgv_6YZ9yImjUSda5eafUjkP-A8JavrcBJ6lFZZNsFUqi49-QCYO2QOX_17fcYIt5V6HQNMVyqLoePJmCYILtFxRpFItSQJYrwnNFl_BQrUmy-AE5NSfmOuWvNByV7v-MtHMT8K-eh61NiSrBOcOyKwoIRdNbYszTr/s1600/by-wishtrend-vitamin-a-mazing-bakuchiol-night-cream.jpg" alt="By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream Review | chainyan.co"><br>
These days I've been testing out a number of skincare products c/o <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Wishtrend</b></a>, one of which is the <a href="https://wishtrend.com/products/vitamin-a-mazing-bakuchiol-night-cream/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream</b></a>*. I'm 32, turning 33 later this year, and while I'm always thankful to be told that I look younger than my age (because this means I'm doing a good job taking care of my skin!), I've started to really notice my skin aging. Fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, worsening skin texture, you name it 😩 I think this is the perfect time to look into anti-aging skincare, which is why this product came at the perfect time! I tested this night cream for 1 full month to see if there's any visible difference. Read on for my detailed review! ✨<br>
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Formulated with <b>retinal</b> and <b>bakuchiol</b>, the <b>By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream</b> is a hypoallergenic overnight moisturizer that targets fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, dullness, uneven skin tone and texture, and other signs of aging. <b>Retinal</b> is a Vitamin A derivative that works in the same way as other retinoids, but comes with little to no irritation. <b>Bakuchiol</b>, on the other hand, is an ingredient derived from the psoralea corylifolia plant. It functions similar to a retinol, increasing cell turnover thereby stimulating collagen production and diminishing signs of aging. The Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream also contains <b>niacinamide</b>, <b>hyaluronic acid</b>, <b>ceramides</b>, <b>centella asiatica</b>, etc. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/by-wishtrend-vitamin-a-mazing-bakuchiol-night-cream" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9RL0ShfbcndrZshC0JRTt3lD83g130GjN2gxXXMu8YnQFUHZgUvJSKaUFRuSWQkfZPc6OIa6VdYrHD4nmkF-gNlCrSlOGT1dx30E85dKqJ0fOwbPaR5kt9j_9o2fWRrrIHoyQmGUgEx5aI7yUCUdXqNhem25utnHNzqKTJ016E6bIQdiSvduiNc-/s1600/1.jpg" alt="By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream Review | chainyan.co"><br>
The Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream comes in an airless pump container to keep vitamin A stable for a long time, since it easily deteriorates when exposed to air. My first reaction upon receiving this product is that the purple and yellow-green color combination is super eye-catching! Definitely something you'd check out if you see it in-store. The cream itself has a bright yellow color due to the key ingredient, retinal. The product does leave a slight yellow stain when applied, but it's not that noticeable and it goes away once I wash my face in the morning.<br><br>
To use, apply 1 or 2 pumps of the Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream after applying your serum (or if you don't use serums, after your toner). Check your skin's reaction to the product by using a small amount. Increase the amount little by little to find the appropriate amount for your skin. If you have sensitive skin or if you're new to vitamin A products, it's recommended to adjust the amount of product or frequency of application.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjASSU7STxjSkfBSMaZE8NRvtPDJiZwQpqp0cgS_MgEaRhXQTKaRprJ8d81icm9J0BwUnBBgouxdBCeyxeVjk866dou2zHaAWrXHToWP2xX0yqx3f17Z34w_pnjmxzH1Z0ScZrilr1s5ieGVfhY-ViSd17CV9-5aJduJfutVxi9N_YXquLg1GG8wGvU/s1600/2.jpg" alt="By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Texture-wise, it feels like a thick cream, but doesn't feel heavy at all. When I use it with my more moisturizing serums though, it does feel a little bit oily and takes a while to settle into the skin. In fact, the Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream is so lightweight that I when I first used it I didn't believe it could work as a standalone moisturizer. I even used a separate moisturizer underneath! But I realized that could be making the cream less effective, so I stopped and just hoped it would be enough. And it was! Upon further inspection, this cream also has Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide 3, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), and Collagen, which are all great ingredients for a moisturizing cream.<br><br>
On Wishtrend it says that this product cannot be applied with high-content Vitamin C products or any exfoliants. Personally I've been using it alongside BHA, but only after introducing both products slowly into my routine. What I did was I removed the BHA completely from my routine, then used the Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream 2x a week for two weeks, and then 3x, and so on until I built up to using it every night. I then started re-introducing BHA into my routine using the same pattern. Now I use the Bakuchiol Night Cream every night, and BHA 3x a week. I do use a Vitamin C serum sometimes, but in the morning. And the one I use isn't pure Vitamin C, so it's not as strong. A lot of people recommend alternating products so you don't use them in the same routine, but I've found that I'm able to use both without any problems. YMMV though, so make sure to listen to your skin!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHViOoPaz9iUCsKz67MUtmVwSdkYymjBBxGGo0ilGBn78p8tb-xJetkkupp60SEoas3SB7RQW_-kUMDB5prBiR3lex--mD8j_7aKhTtAr-Xi5-JPu6lQHI_BDO_fq6QpZdwjMAZ_JUDcE6z0SL6IJTtGcSEQE9SdBu_gyiF73ZyiOr4gWJXCaeIRi/s1600/1ACC4C64-7295-490B-9636-CA963F6F26EB.jpeg" alt="By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream Review | chainyan.co"><br>
As I mentioned at the start of this post, I used the Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream for a month before writing this review. I did get a bit of purging at the start, but it's only a few little bumps that went away after just a few days. While I can't say much about its anti-aging claims, what I can say is that it's helped A LOT with fading my acne scars / hyperpigmentation. Skin texture is a lot more even as well. While I'm a bit disappointed about my fine lines, I'm super happy about my PIH fading! This has been my number one skin concern for so long, I'm glad I found something that works well for it. And without the irritation that usually comes from using tretinoin, too.<br><br>
If you're a beginner who's looking to get into retinoids, or if you have sensitive skin that doesn't work well with retinol/tretinoin, I highly, highly recommend this. A lot of seasoned skincare enthusiasts are quick to recommend tret because it's considered the "gold standard" when it comes to anti-aging, but I know a lot of people with sensitive or highly reactive skin can't tolerate it. I don't think I've talked about this before, but I have a skin condition called dermatographia (skin writing). While it can be annoying when it flares up, it doesn't really affect my daily life. When I started using tret again in 2020, my skin got super irritated even though I wasn't new to using it. My skin was super itchy and hot, and it felt 10x worse because of the dermatographia. I stopped using tret after that. I had to baby my skin for months! I was hesitant to use retinoids again, but after doing my research on retinal and bakuchiol, I decided to give the Vitamin A-mazing Night Cream a try. I'm really glad I did! I just wish it would work on my fine lines though LOL. After a few more months of continuous use, hopefully!<br><br>
You can purchase the <b>By Wishtrend Vitamin A-mazing Bakuchiol Night Cream</b> <a href="https://wishtrend.com/products/vitamin-a-mazing-bakuchiol-night-cream/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. Use my code <b>CHAINYAN15</b> when you purchase from Wishtrend to get <b>15% off</b> on your order! 💜</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product was sent to me by <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Wishtrend</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-9043155474025168532022-05-10T01:35:00.008+08:002024-03-18T13:15:27.736+08:00review : Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yLVTuNAeeVnWO8D1l92Fr7SoYNvzWPHTx_-JeFjXcl8ypUm110PouOJQmL2oJOigZbwW_2ceH5iqo3FUZeU14UR3RCWWHzLbGyUd-gHVgoPX8o2jYaTwzTdX5cSM-zlddRkRHc4F7Jf9dM1iZIpjw2QqRCm5xixrE9wfAmYdT3_t_ArQFytBucKj/s1600/rovectin-activating-treatment-lotion.jpg" alt="Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion Review | chainyan.co"><br>
If you've been following me for a while now, you probably know how I'm always on the lookout for good lightweight, hydrating skincare products for my oily-dehydrated skin. Well, thanks to <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Wishtrend</b></a>, I recently got to try the <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/shop/activating-treatment-lotion/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion</b></a>*, which fits the bill perfectly! Read on to find out more about the product and my personal experience with it 🌱<br>
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The <b>Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion</b> is a powerful toner + essence that hydrates the skin to create a younger, more supple appearance. It features Rovectin's <b>Hydrating Barrier Repair Complex</b>, which helps repair and restore the skin's natural moisture barrier. It includes <b>7 different types of hyaluronic acid</b> (inner hydration), <b>papaya fruit extract</b> (exfoliation), <b>caffeine</b> (soothing), <b>Vitamin B5</b> (skin elasticity, damage repair), and Rovectin's <b>Aqua Cell Activator</b> (skin elasticity, moisture). This product also contains <b>niacinamide</b> and <b>licorice root extract</b> to visibly improve uneven skin tone, fine lines, and wrinkles. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/rovectin-skin-essentials-activating-treatment-lotion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghi_Cyn2rUSWaL9n5FMteGKIYEAEVIbKFGF7TZAr_M8rGeJ4paXrZNbuioWXUgjWlcC8g0rKNowkI5x9P2ZsamqXyGCl5JyJATV8nWZjaZ0ybQI859YS9MkchOA1np4kGOWPbwgwCyZtQIKZurcJUNiOhx_q3Dk7jTcoytTnYe1-AzOn4xUlRgTwN5/s1600/2.jpg" alt="Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion Review | chainyan.co"><br>
The reason why I was super excited to try the Activating Treatment Lotion is because I heard it was a toner and essence in one. Sounds like my type of toner! Hada Labo really set the standard for me when it comes to toners, so in my mind (and in my heart!!) I was hoping for the Activating Treatment Lotion to be similar to my holy grail, the HL Gokujyun Premium. Texture-wise, they're very similar, only the Activating Treatment Lotion is slightly more watery. But after using it consistently for more than a month, I can say that it's definitely not the same as the Gokujyun Premium. That's not to say that it doesn't do its job! It's just that the Gokujyun Premium is such a strong contender in the hydrating department. But I think the Activating Treatment Lotion is a pretty close second! Though in terms of texture and overall effects, I feel that it's a lot closer to the Shirojyun Premium, which I also love. The Activating Treatment Lotion also contains skin brightening ingredients (niacinamide and licorice root extract). I guess you could put it this way: if the Gokujyun Premium focuses on hydration and the Shirojyun Premium focuses on brightening, then the Activating Treatment Lotion would be somewhere in the middle.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbACCIy2JvSxEHz55VjC1nVzAfL3np42Olnkk5Vn4bzyP8IFEC4iNXmBpSHMrf42dqkELkhHkPzSqB0ESQWSAG9e7t3b7O8EaW4_8GXCYkG9EIQCLmwQdvZ2fIwg5yzw6IhtFe5kHG_yTWJn4KwezI3r7bOHTiYhEOOBhfzsaTNGE8zDRFU4JVcPTr/s1600/3.jpg" alt="Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion Review | chainyan.co"><br>
The Activating Treatment Lotion is very lightweight and gets absorbed into the skin almost instantly. It does feel a little tacky upon application, but I find that it's not as bad if you apply it while your face is still a bit wet. Though if you've used any of the Hada Labo toners, you might already be familiar with the tacky feeling. Any product with high concentrations of hyaluronic acid is bound to be tacky/sticky because of the nature of HA as a humectant. The tacky feeling doesn't really stick (hehe) for long though, so I use this lotion both in the AM and PM.<br><br>
That being said, hyaluronic acid works the best in humid climates because there's a lot of water in the air. If you live in a dry climate, using HA products on their own isn't really optimal. There's a possibility that the HA might draw water from the deeper layers of your skin, leading to more dryness. To counter this you can follow up with a watery serum/essence and pat it in until the tacky feeling is gone. I actually read that there are people who spray their face with just plain water after using HA lotions, so I've been trying it out.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OGgL2RPdeRR1XsXqvl2zltK3mAlyhyfop-n_nqe155Usg6vDQbVPJMaEi7ITpk39I0E3-C1ssGGqpCBRUidc7rAsRbsFiZdwK3B5KIvZxHfk9c6pD1WsvKGrnBgvBMJybC4DAfBnVy0f61WmGnCA8Fsxi1oHyyUhOV4Br0Xgbukq8N0E3XsGbI0L/s1600/4.jpg" alt="Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Overall, I really like it! It keeps my skin hydrated (and happy!) throughout the day, and when I use it at night I wake up with soft and supple skin. I haven't been using Vitamin C in my routine recently, but I've been noticing my newer PIH fading slowly over time, so that's probably because of the Activating Treatment Lotion. It works well with the rest of my routine, which is a must.<br><br>
I don't remember if I've mentioned this before, but I've been dealing with a lot of hormonal + post-COVID related breakouts, so I've had to switch out my usual skincare products for (even) milder ones. Basic, no-frills skincare products that can sustain my oily-dehydrated skin, but also won't further irritate my skin. My Shirojyun Premium was actually working well in that regard so I was planning to repurchase when I ran out, but then I received the Activating Treatment Lotion right at that time. I'm super thankful to Wishtrend for letting me try this! I've been looking for a Korean equivalent for the Hada Labo toners for so long, I'm glad I finally found it 🥰<br><br>
You can purchase the Rovectin Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/shop/activating-treatment-lotion/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. Use my code <b>CHAINYAN15</b> when you purchase from Wishtrend to get <b>15% off</b> on your order!<br><br>
By the way, if you're a K-beauty lover who enjoys trying out and talking about skincare products on social media, why not become a <b>Wishtrend Affiliate</b>? Right now there's an ongoing program that if you get approved from today until the 15th, you'll receive 2,000 wish points plus get a chance to win products from the new I'm From Beet Line! Interested? Learn more about the <b>Wishtrend Affiliate Program</b> <a href="http://affiliate.wishtrend.com/affiliates/signup.php?a_aid=chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>.</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product was sent to me by <a href="https://www.wishtrend.com/?utm_source=postaffiliatepro&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=basic_url&a_aid=chainyan" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Wishtrend</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-38193983765446767982022-04-17T10:13:00.003+08:002022-05-15T21:46:34.635+08:00review : Day and Night Eye Care with Benton<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLFro4gTfQ9wWxiWlmNhk2D2XhcjpmAum3a5RocS2UvX8t2cqx_MpMZ1JaPFUYbmTkllfPmE40EaT5rhjDAT3HWW2Kzhw8uMU_cJsok8KSwIJWqAyqgFJlpoxL_05BLCAE2gA_8m0KZVgSINmKbD2s5VphwS5RVVa-7PBelHJcdM2d2x8i6Exyxxus/s1600/benton-day-and-night-eye-care.jpg" alt="Benton Snail Bee Eye Care Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Hello friends 💕 It's been a while, but I'm back with another Korean skincare review, this time featuring products sent to me by <a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Stylekorean</b></a>. For this post I'll be talking about <b>day and night eye care products</b> from one of Stylekorean's best-selling brands, <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/brands/142/benton/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Benton</b></a> 🌱 This is my second time reviewing Benton products for the Try Me Review Me program, and I'm super happy! Because of their philosophy of prioritizing healthy skin with clean and cruelty-free beauty, Benton has become one of my favorite K-beauty brands over the course of my skincare journey, so I'm always thankful for opportunities to try their new products! 🥰
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The products I'll be reviewing today are the <a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-eye-cream-30ml/1606120823/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Snail Bee Ultimate Eye Cream</b></a>, <a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-hydrogel-eye-patch-1.1g-60pcs/1553215925/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch</b></a>, <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-skin-fit-mineral-sun-cream/1629707399/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream</b></a>, and the <a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-honest-eyelash-serum-10ml/1614138537/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Honest Eyelash Serum</b></a>.<br><br>
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<h6><a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-eye-cream-30ml/1606120823/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Snail Bee Ultimate Eye Cream</a> *</h6>
A multi solution eye cream that features Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate and two core fermented ingredients—Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate and Bifida Ferment Lysate—for restoring the skin's elasticity and radiance. This product promises to not only brighten the undereye area, but also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. <br><br>
<cap>Key ingredients: <b>Saccharomyces/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate</b> (increases absorption of nourishment in the skin), <b>Lactobacillus/Collagen Ferment Filtrate</b> (promotes skin elasticity and vitality), <b>Bifida Ferment Lysate</b> (skin strengthening), <b>7 types of hyaluronic acid</b> (hydrating, firming), <b>niacinamide</b> and <b>adenosine</b> (brightening, wrinkle care), <b>2 kinds of peptides</b>, <b>17 amino acids</b>. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-eye-cream" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</cap><br><br>
Let me start off by confessing that I actually <i>don't</i> have an eye cream in my routine. Despite being in my early 30s and having fine lines under my eyes already, I hadn't thought of using one. I guess it just wasn't a priority for me, who still has to deal with her adult acne and PIH on top of other skin problems. As most eye creams are formulated to be richer versions of moisturizers, I was expecting this to be either sticky or greasy upon application. Surprisingly, it is neither. It absorbs well into the skin and doesn't leave a sticky/greasy feel. It's actually quite light, so you can use this in the AM as well. I've been applying this under my eyes and on my laugh lines for about 2 weeks now. The skin under my eyes looks a lot more supple compared to when I wasn't using an eye cream, but I don't think it's done much for fine lines yet. I read somewhere that you have to use it consistently for at least 2-3 months to see a difference though, so we'll see! But the immediate effects are good, so I recommend this one!<br><br>
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<h6><a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-hydrogel-eye-patch-1.1g-60pcs/1553215925/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch</a> *</h6>
Yet another Snail Bee product! Containing saccharomyces/snail secretion filtrate ferment filtrate, bee venom, tea tree leaf water, and seaweed extracts, the Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch hydrates, protects, and nourishes the skin. The hydrogel patches also have a cooling effect, leaving the eye area bright and supple.<br><br>
<cap>Key ingredients: <b>hyaluronic acid</b> (hydrating, firming), <b>bee venom</b> (soothing, skin protecting), <b>tea tree leaf water</b> (skin soothing, cooling, maintaining oil-water balance, astringent), <b>niacinamide</b> and <b>adenosine</b> (brightening, wrinkle care), <b>seaweed extract</b> (hydrating, nourishing, soothing, cooling, firming). Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-snail-bee-ultimate-hydrogel-eye-patch" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</cap><br><br>
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When I first opened the container, I was wondering why the hydrogel patches looked so sparkly/glittery. I found out it's because they're actually embedded with gold, pearl, diamond, and charcoal powders! Aside from giving the patches their luxurious appearance, these ingredients work to firm, purify, and revitalize the skin. Inside the container are 60 hydrogel patches, which makes 30 pairs—just enough for a month. It also comes with mini tongs inside. Aside from making things more sanitary, this makes it easier to pick up the patches. <br><br>
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I've used hydrogel masks and eye patches before, so I was really excited to use these! I especially like the cooling effect of hydrogel products. Compared to other eye patches I've used before, this one has A LOT of essence on it. After the 20 minutes waiting time is up, the patch still has a lot of essence left, so make sure to pat the essence into the skin after. (Depending on how much essence is left, I like to take the used patches and put them on my ankles/the soles of my feet hehe.) I've only used this a few times, so I can't say there's been a visible difference yet. I'm supposed to be using it nightly, but I've been forgetting to do it. I'll continue to use it for now.<br><br>
The only problems I've encountered with it is that 1) the scent is quite strong for a Benton product (I'm not used to having a Benton product that isn't fragrance-free), and 2) the patches keep slipping down my face after I put them on! I don't know if it's because of the hydrogel material itself or if how it interacts with my toner makes the patches extra slippy. It makes it hard for me to use it. I have to lie down after I put them on or else the patches end up on my cheeks after a minute or so 🥲<br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-skin-fit-mineral-sun-cream/1629707399/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream</a> *</h6>
A triple-function mineral sunscreen that provides UV protection, brightening, and wrinkle care. If we're talking about eye care, sunscreen is a must! Sun exposure can damage the skin under the eyes, resulting in dark circles. Yet another reason why you should always wear sunscreen! The Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream offers an SPF of 50+/PA++++. (Because I deal with a lot of hyperpigmentation, this level of protection is a must for me!) The brightening is most likely from the zinc oxide, while the wrinkle care is from the witch hazel and cica.<br><br>
<cap>Key ingredients: <b>Zinc Oxide</b> (mineral UV filter for sun protection), <b>Hammaelis Virginiana/Witch Hazel Extract</b> (keeping skin suppleness, nourishing, skin protecting), <b>Centella Asiatica</b> (skin soothing, maintaining oil-water balance), <b>Calamine</b> (soothing). Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-skin-fit-sun-cream" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</cap><br><br>
Knowing this was a mineral sunscreen, I was already expecting this to have a white cast. Zinc oxide and other white-colored minerals in sunscreen are known to give you a white cast upon application. The last time I tried a sunscreen from Benton, the white cast was SO BAD that I couldn't wear it even on a no-makeup day. But reading the description of this having "low white cast", I was intrigued and thought maybe I can make it work this time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Benton has improved their formulation since then. Super lightweight and easily spreadable, and doesn't feel sticky or greasy after application. And as you can see from the photo above, the white cast from this particular sunscreen is super minimal. When I applied it on my face and neck the white cast doesn't look so bad; it actually looks like the brightening effect from a tone-up cream. The price is really good too ($9.90/~₱516 for 50ml), so I definitely recommend getting this if you're ok with mineral sunscreens. If not, Benton has another sunscreen (that doesn't have the white cast) that you can check out <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-air-fit-uv-defense-sun-cream-spf50-pa-50ml/1628221477/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>.<br><br>
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<h6><a href="http://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-honest-eyelash-serum-10ml/1614138537/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Honest Eyelash Serum</a> *</h6>
Daily eyelash serum for healthier lashes. Formulated with various ingredients such as 2 types of Peptides, 17 types of Amino Acids, and Sodium Hyaluronate, this serum helps nourish and enhance the elasticity of the eyelashes. It comes with a screw brush with a ball tip to help spread the serum evenly on the eyelashes from the hair root. <br><br>
<cap>Key ingredients: <b>2 types of Peptides</b>, <b>Amino Acid Complex</b>, <b>Hyaluronic Acid</b>, <b>Panthenol</b>. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-honest-eyelash-serum" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</cap><br><Br>
I actually haven't had the time to test this properly because I was still in the middle of testing a different eyelash serum for another brand. But I did try it out once, so I'll tell you my initial thoughts about it. Benton claims this eyelash serum was formulated using non-irritating ingredients, and it's true. It doesn't sting at all even after you apply on the lash line.. The serum itself is lightweight, so you can probably use it both in the AM and PM. One issue I did have with this is the applicator. The way you're supposed to use it is by applying the serum on the roots of your lashes using the ball tip, and then using the brush like you would with a mascara to spread the serum evenly on the lashes. I don't use mascaras that have this type of brush, so it was hard for me to use. I prefer a curved mascara brush, though to be honest I wish they could have used something like a comb-type instead. Other than that, this felt like a good serum! Tbh ever since I saw solid results with the lash serum mentioned earlier, I now have high expectations for lash serums in general. I'm hoping to see good results from the Benton one as well!<br><Br>
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That's it for my review! I'll have to continue testing most of these, so I'll update the post once I finish testing them for a month or so. By the way, some of you might be wondering when and where in my routine I use these products. For the Snail Bee Ultimate Hydrogel Eye Patch, I use them in the PM after I apply my toner and essence. After I remove the patches and pat the excess essence into the skin, I continue with moisturizer and then the Snail Bee Ultimate Eye Cream. The Honest Lash Serum would be my last step. In the AM, the Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream would be the last step in my skincare, but I can use the lash serum as well if I feel like it.<br><br>
You can purchase the above items plus all of Benton's other products on <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/brands/142/benton/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Stylekorean</a>. As a bonus, from now until May 1st you can use the code <b>BENTONEYECARE</b> to get 10% off orders over $80, so definitely check it out!</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Products were sent to me by <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/tag/chainyan" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">StyleKorean</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-86971338039586143492022-03-30T07:25:00.014+08:002023-07-22T06:21:19.700+08:00review : OLENS Real Ring Contact Lens<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-kT8qJbINbYO0RR7MZj-OkwnSTbU9xQQuM1m7jNGH8T-WJLck2_jIeiA-i12PQHDJxwcB85-Vpk7XMX8BEM6urIDMLSpbTZaZBoEq5vXmuXECcHHs0T96kKT6ZcongbHELiQirKibgZFbMrBMFoKYnYMDY3Voz0khMtpg79BvNlNtymyUkZ_f_4eNhY/s1600/olens-real-ring-contact-lens-review.JPG" alt="OLENS Real Ring Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Finally back with another contact lens review! <i>Finally</i>. I guess this was to be expected, but Miss Rona really set me back with my product reviews. Right now I'm just slowly trying to ease back into working on them again. Slow and steady! For this month, <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>OLENS Global</b></a> sent me their shiny new <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=real+ring" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Real Ring</b></a>* contact lenses to try on and review!✨<br><br>
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Released early this month, the <b>Real Ring</b> lenses are the newest series produced by OLENS. Described as luminous tone up color contacts that naturally blend with your eyes, the Real Ring is an upgraded combination product of the <b>Vivi Ring and Spanish Real</b> series. Those two in particular are my faves when it comes to natural-looking lenses, so I was pretty excited when I heard about it! What's more, I found out that the Real Ring is <b>BLACKPINK Jennie's pick</b>! BLINK friends, this is the sign to keep reading 😉<br><br>
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Real Ring lenses come in <b>Gray</b> and <b>Brown</b>. Graphic diameter is <b>12.5mm</b>, which is right between the Vivi Ring (13mm) and the Spanish Real (11.9mm). <br><br>
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<h6>REAL RING VS VIVI RING VS SPANISH REAL</h6>
I feel like OLENS is constantly looking for ways to make their lenses more and more natural-looking, and by now they've already got things down pat. The fact that they chose to combine these two specific lenses, the Vivi Ring and the Spanish Real, is amazing to me because those are the exact two series that are my go-to when I want natural lenses. Strangely enough though, when I put the three lenses together side by side I really couldn't figure out what feature of the Spanish Real lenses was put into the Real Ring, exactly. To me the Real Ring just looks like a less saturated version of the Vivi Ring, only smaller and with a thinner outer ring. Design-wise, I really like the Real Ring but overall still prefer the Vivi Ring because of the more dispersed design in the center.<br><br>
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<h6>REAL RING GRAY — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000001140" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/8A2N1pqzGN" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Clear gray lenses with a thin dark outer ring. Unlike most lenses that lean blue, this is more of an ash gray. I find that the color is much lighter in natural light than indoors or with artificial lights like in my photos. Design-wise there's not much of a pattern. Because the Real Ring lenses were designed to emulate the look of how light hits the eyes when using a ring light, color is darker on the outside and gets lighter as it goes to the center. That's it. I wish they'd made the part in the middle a little more dispersed, just like in the Vivi Ring series.<br><br>
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<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzIEoKKmHE17PR0Tg6ab8boy_2T9g9daas0BWHJPvGxr-s1vstA1zRE2UzH0R3gIkGdEqMSDd-s8WbNTPxAIGxUN8H74-HQ2dG0kCQfoEEz8O0OKGHBawAewOPEOzD3JW451A82ArKuxwtrJRvIBKfYXZOEbjjWTe_J87JpWqz3FDmJgRQLOywE3dZrs/s1600/7.JPG" alt="OLENS Real Ring Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"></div>
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<h6>REAL RING BROWN — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000001139" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/8A2N1s87bp" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Soft brown lenses with a thin dark outer ring. Again, the actual color is much lighter in natural light than indoors or with artificial lights. I don't like brown lenses that lean too yellow or too red, so these were perfect for me!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisrNHssWIDN1anyv1RoGOpqVMy4QMCu-qN2BcaSnwP2wb5XOaEwfcyy4_vHklnCjMwaPYfK-xmNviksbOW4lQSu93fET3XIRrzBM9QsDAtD9ALekX9gd054de4WaPNe5t7Fa5afcBv_gN3p7dQYFLVXQAfT3WJ1zeIaelnCZfKcFqgx1Vu8NW65xiz6-k/s1600/3.JPG" alt="OLENS Real Ring Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Like all of OLENS Monthly lenses, these are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA. The water content is a little lower than that of Puscon lenses (1Day lenses) but still very comfortable. I can wear these and just forget that I'm even wearing lenses. Super comfy even for my eyes that tend to get dry easily. As these are Monthly lenses, they only come in packs of 2s. That's one pair of lenses for $29. The good news is that all OLENS Monthly lenses are <b>Buy 1 Get 1 Free</b>! Just choose any two pairs of Monthly lenses and you'll only be charged for the higher priced item. <br /><br>
Yet another great design from OLENS! Personally I still prefer the Vivi Ring series overall, but I'll probably wear the Real Ring lenses from time to time as well. If you like Jennie's clean girl / minimal makeup looks, then definitely give these a try!<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-80245082302791409162022-03-06T18:56:00.008+08:002023-02-13T03:24:06.212+08:00review : rom&nd Dewyful Water Tint<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjURQYWe-Sa9oRJLL79-A6IQent9xem42tjB6Y8fbKvLOSCuCW9fMdmYmKBeE18OjVUIKunf6ColcxnETo1qbcDeVGCM-hB8ZBg8p_BCktVdmebfdqbb25u_3w_4y_gBymx_7YQfMg72eCz65D3BzgTWACGgRZrdzdB4AraHgBeo-TEtrpt623Wj04L" alt="romand Dewyful Water Tint Review | chainyan.co"><br>
It's safe to say that I've completely fallen in love with <b>rom&nd</b>. Whenever the brand releases something new, it's on my radar right away and I'd want to to get my hands on it. Just recently I was talking with a friend about how my Shopee cart has almost P3,000 worth of <a href="https://shope.ee/4053gkS8ae" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">rom&nd products</a> waiting to be checked out, haha 🙈 Somehow all their stuff are just my style! Today's products are no different. These are the <a href="https://shope.ee/2KwphkAw8x" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Dewyful Water Tints</b></a>* 💕
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Released in September of last year, the Dewyful Water Tints are one of two new additions to rom&nd's growing roster of lip tints. These are designed to be light yet moisturizing on the lips, while keeping a clear, dewy glow. The brand did a giveaway for these back in November (basically a lottery for those who wanted to try and review them). Being the rom&nd fan that I am, of course I had to join. I wasn't expecting to win, but I did! I won 2 random color tints from the Dewyful line (plus an eyeshadow palette, but I'll talk about that next time), which I actually <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZmgz9Jvdcm/" target="_blank">reviewed over on my IG</a>. I wasn't asked to blog about these, but I thought I'd put up my review here as well.
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The Dewyful Water Tint comes in 8 different colors: <b>01 In Coral</b>, <b>02 Salty Peach</b>, <b>03 If Rose</b>, <b>04 Chili Up</b>, <b>05 Taffy</b>, <b>06 Thulian</b>, <b>07 Cherry Way</b>, and <b>08 Berry Divine</b>. 01 to 04 are warm-toned shades, while 05 to 08 are cool-toned. rom&nd gifted me 2 from the line—Chili Up and Cherry Way.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjw01j6NkCsoMFmJ-FV2AQrcI8ZSaBluink_M7XE80zjWZT8H5gnHLV2jU08SsDGymekEZs-MRQEX6wzLBufc0hoxPGrUzqbPW0kQosi3z832OfzaD2rZpdzYEaPYhnrt4bH7ytJathMVEti0EHkAZJZYk0afjvDUsKxWc4xtYWU436QAiWNfX8pM0f" alt="romand Dewyful Water Tint Review | chainyan.co"><br>
<h6>🌶️ 04 Chili Up</h6>
Chili red color with just the right amount of red and brown for me! Brown-toned lip colors usually make me look too <i>tita</i>, but I love how this looks on me even when I wear a full lip. My new go-to daily lip color 🥰<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilxf_h8ZSRn1bbPSY0qj7mcT4VFLR9GkeGSVXgX_smbXy_mHOaArUy3U_qkd27X3UkAIne9GRyNfl12RwuBfoOTvFBcdZQOh6BUlh8YaNgIcDl2W4Q2CE84ZRTa7fGNxrAvhI6w9oN0Qnb1PlVpkuqu2Ri6bkdT5CTreoLEiZ8PYDGxRRfMMo6BX_5" alt="romand Dewyful Water Tint Review | chainyan.co"><br>
<h6>🍒 07 Cherry Way</h6>
Bright juicy red color that reminds you of fresh cherries. (Alexa play <i>Red Flavor</i> by Red Velvet~) On the swatch it's a lot lighter and looks more pink, but is a true cherry red when worn. Cherry Way is part of the cool-toned shades, but it's not <i>super</i> cool so if you're like me and fall in the middle of the spectrum you can still pull it off. I think my skintone is neutral leaning warm (years of wearing makeup and I'm still confused about my undertone...), but I'm able to wear it well. I normally don't do full lips, especially with such a bright red, but because it has a dewy finish it doesn't look weird at all. I was actually surprised I could pull it off!<br><br>
Compared to the Juicy Lasting Tint, the Dewyful Water Tints have a more watery texture and appear more transparent. According to rom&nd, the Dewyful tint is in the middle in terms of transparency, so it's <b>Glasting Water Tint > Dewyful Water Tint > Juicy Lasting Tint</b>. My natural lip color is a bit purple so for clear tints I'm always unsure if the actual colors would show up on me, but with these they do! What I love about the Dewyful tints is that the colors are vivid yet still clear. The color doesn't ever get "too much"—the colors stay the same shade even after 3 layers. This makes it easier to use since you don't have to be super precise with application.<br><br>
Comfort-wise, these are super comfortable to wear. Not sticky at all, even after layering. Moisturizing effect is great, though I do still wear lip balm underneath as I have really dry lips. As for staying power, since it's a moist tint, it isn't that long lasting. If you want to wear it under a mask, you'll have to blot the excess beforehand. It doesn't leave much of a stain, so you'll have to reapply after the tint fades, after eating and drinking, etc.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsmUZn3ymSAUM5MUT-JHKsFptXLsWVrc-mu8vkap3Wf0GZ53AlRNuLRrefpXXNRsgE_JlGQy8m6v56Y5qLk9lQYH6gbp0TheGTDyGt5QHR_r_CSmx1NjfCn-0_vykkyVr_qBnHu2b46gJzSY6UqFAxJUqZtS4dqFDaF_O-jHOZIqLoxBKpaW0gUwHq" alt="romand Dewyful Water Tint Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Overall the Dewyful tints are great if you want something comfortable + no-fuss for everyday wear. I've always wanted to try the MLBB colors from the Juicy Lasting line because they look so good on other people, but I decided against it because I wasn't sure if the actual colors would show up on me. I'm thinking of getting 02 Salty Peach from this line instead, as that might work better for me. (rom&nd just keeps taking my money..)<br><br>
If you liked rom&nd's Juicy Lasting and Glasting Water tints, you should give these a try as well! I haven't tried the Glasting tints myself, but compared to the Juicy Lasting ones I personally prefer these 🥰 You can get the Dewyful Water Tints from the official rom&nd PH shop <a href="https://shope.ee/4053gkS8ae" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. If you live outside of the Philippines, you can get them from Olive Young Global <a href="https://global.oliveyoung.com/if/rd?su=H1FR7GC6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Use my code CHA1NYAN to get 5% off on your order! 💕</div>
<br><div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Products were sent to me by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/romand.ph" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">rom&nd PH</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-36332449699612041992022-02-19T19:09:00.470+08:002022-11-09T17:23:52.203+08:00what's in my makeup pouch<div align="justify"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9UZ9J7J_5H6FrcdnwSEihBYSQiyi_h6WueWQBOh5zGFYcqkoKuU6Cff_e9P8YZHbJMBeYBE-30ZLvt8RIJpjAWWYSNfQRzWqCKrOv76LwDBylIcbdaj8lcoTSzWGe1Fj9LsRTxc_3yAyiBNLFC5rlBPjH2P8cVP0rRBryLyhE26VgwiChK5S7TaWx" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
I was watching what's in my bag videos on Youtube the other day when I realized that I actually haven't done this type of content before. I've always found looking into other people's bags and everyday pouches super interesting (as a chismosa), so I thought I'd do it too! Here's a quick look at what's inside my makeup pouch 🎀✨
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<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_U_bPf-qrLrmnXrsgNZ_XwjGOq_1kXQXEegG8BVJHx4YNZVkDGZyvR2r3K5F3bbxko_b1LoaV-TPwN8gjiLru_PWj79mWFj5G35satEt713cmJkZt7i-LBDQIOIUcGOtlJYeLjB7ECe8ks8NNxEEh-GlhoHXiICw4H_mdxqfXehr-1z1CI74SjkzA" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
The pouch I'm using is an off-brand pouch I found at our local thrift store. I love shiny and sparkly things so when I saw it I couldn't let go of it. I've been using this for maybe 4 or 5 years now? It's not very noticeable in the photos, but some of the links have fallen off already. I'm thinking of buying a new pouch soon though. Something that fits my ~aesthetic~ more. To be honest I have a lot of much cuter pouches at home but I kept using this one because it's the perfect size to hold all the things I need while still being able to fit inside my smaller handbags.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-cTz3QjYP4qtcHEPzJe0A9v3l6cDnU9i_So36CO21y6NLcB-dG5luZZtYOtAzS8BIDYJm07ha0iNnHbHmeDgr1x7q7pgcBDyISWhzGSyHtXAXh3eyNiS3cK0bPv22PsfKxvt7z_qLrxtSYL9bWw158szFc93lxMxC8Cj7-nhIUAesyn8QDB_QeG6S" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
I have a habit of putting charms or keyrings on my all-black items. I share a closet with Aian at home, and his clothes are all black so if this pouch falls out of my bag and into his side of the closet, I wouldn't be able to find it. That's why I put <b>Episode</b> there. Episode is a character from one of my favorite series, <i>Bakemonogatari</i> 🥰<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnHgN2nO9tV7N4N1Np7vLXEJHuGcsZLX0ST-jFWHs4Dm5DiREK5WpnSujzITpiY0FhINQz0FGFFQ9QkHsX-gQV4Xy-oTpD5M8pyTdhd6pUgYlNPmsP43hDE2kkQm5TmofLN_2P6rrMz_ZBlXoge0BqDP3VvpZce-0tNuL54tSWATYReY-iA4JSJT4m" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwBhIY195FQJ9RrR48JEtrRzA7g13dft3vyWWerePFza78-SvV4ldcUP_56rJy_dHTMy6GcJA26kVZVnPLg6cksuUGNtL8uy8HylK1j54F2G4EhvVO_h_TUzJTSsk35vqyEIvoyc7Gr8a70t6Gd6x0oB9PphNCQf3ztoP4ujTtTHrrpxmm_ug9iBpk" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
The first item! I always keep a powder pact or a cushion in my pouch for checking and touching up. It has to have a mirror, or else I won't bring it with me. I already used up my previous cushion, so these days I've been using the <a href="https://shope.ee/5AH14YamjQ" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Canmake Marshmallow Finish Powder</b></a> *. I'm using the <a href="https://shope.ee/fobiOxt7B" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Marshmallow Finish Face Brush</b></a> * with it because I lost the puff that comes with the pact. (The brush fits perfectly inside!) I like this powder a lot, so I buy refills whenever I run out. I'm still using the same case I first got from Canmake years ago, so it's a bit worn out. Even with the slight wear it still looks really cute whenever I take it out to check my makeup!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdubxvWkILBVuQHYHdDJA2VqTDpuADB59vRP7OlXXpffzi6ozhqcYV3Ff2xVs1JGysinEa4otaOoAMAClmJ1d3TlvYrevR3Mm0eWcrCZXcf_0sm7AVJxGh_VbWqC1e-Q9DC2HBkMcNqJJh7D0yEHm2zjR-ZYuD17uPewnLuz2ojc4xwu3HH7CE5ZXE" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
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Lip tints! I use a lot of waterproof and smudgeproof products already, so I don't really have to re-apply makeup as the day goes on. I only ever fix my base and lip makeup. For lips I usually bring the lip product that I wear on that day, plus 1-2 more colors. These days it's almost always these three: <a href="https://shope.ee/9zMIXQH91e" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Innisfree Vivid Cotton Ink in 06 Faded Beige Tulip</b></a> (reviewed <a href="/2019/05/review-innisfree-vivid-cotton-ink-06.html" target="_blank">here</a>), <a href="https://shope.ee/A9fh2HLbfM" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Peripera Ink Mood Matte Tint in 04 Soft Cedarwood</b></a> (a gift from my friend Donna), <a href="https://shope.ee/2KwphkAw8x" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Dewyful Water Tint in 04 Chili Up</b></a> *. Bet you can't guess what my favorite color is for makeup 🤪 There was one time I got asked by a friend why I even bother with bringing 3 tubes of lip tint when they're all the same colors. I like having options, okay! Do I want orange? Coral? Peach? Brick? There's a difference!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHTsTnNUknpxCMGnaXPlKYCWRQWFzkMTyHdjgGjN9KTWOGj-aiNsfClOLa7P19h8LM1fz9rHplSW9pnsGhbP8YvM9P_uKZ6k416XepqbsReLVpcI4elomycRyvvBk82BD2DApkaARmteDq90CgoggfN0yKGZq3_hCkWImXZDjD_YIW_oLXpr5wPw2O" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
Next, contact lenses. There have been times when I've had to change into contact lenses or change the contacts I was wearing into a more comfortable type, so now I remember to keep an extra pair in my pouch. Daily lenses, because those are the most comfortable ones. Right now what I have are <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000565" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Vivi Ring 1Day Choco</b></a> * lenses. These are super cute. The <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=vivi+ring" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Vivi Ring series</b></a> is my go-to for everyday wear lenses. The <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000518" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>Brown</b></a> ones are my favorite. When I wear these lenses my overall vibe becomes a lot softer, so I tend to reach for them often. The color and design are super natural too, so I can wear them with pretty much any look, even with little to no makeup.<br><br>
<small>📢 <b>Don't forget to use my code "CHAINYAN" when you purchase from <a href="https://olensglobal.com" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> to get 10% off on your order!</b></small><br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhZ4Hcm0xMtkdYT_MMf5DzYNCl5kwDJyjqmo_KvsE7uwNKau7-4s1KlHrGBmsljSXlAW-Soo9xPh4DBMaOR3AnQDVEoiwGAkfkNW6ZCc8senWOXNJ-6588joVhK1bGjcOzbFUjosVzkmuFKDYwQhk3I7FqiBK2QTI1kJf5qzd0-IUHjEYlPFQhgp7vK" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
Since my hair has gotten longer now, when it gets too hot/humid when I'm outside I'll want to put my hair up, so this <b>hair clip</b> (or hair clamp?) is a must-have item for me. Or at least, it was. Aian accidentally broke it before I could even write this post 🥲 But I've since bought <a href="https://shope.ee/2puPlVuTre" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">a much better one</a>, so it's ok!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhho3VqJiFDvkv3_MNxj0_G4-QVn2S6go8pmHX-WVolZsNylMO-DO7xQ457riKbnr3Bv-6onYLIYWJxrF3cSMP3D3DKL1HKCKIm9_sDiT29cJgiBViHlipC9FfRAL02-qgO-wYFzdzcbEBMdOmSi0VldLJorWp7m8tkzzgSwOwXPDf0KNpKsKnK360r" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
Something I can never leave at home, my pretty purple <b>inhaler</b>! I don't get asthma attacks often but I have to carry this with me at all times, just in case. Aian asked me if I specifically got a purple inhaler. It just so happened to be purple! But it's really cute. It's the purple that I like too, so I put stickers on it. I don't like having to use it but looking at it makes me happy. I also bring <b>Advil</b> and <b>Loperamide</b> with me. Super important!! 😭 I've started bringing <b>Bonamine</b> with me too, in case I get another vertigo episode while I'm out.<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVYJRILhAaXA_XptN6HBFJHO1EMVRcUNHmkUDnEgaWQcd-EFpid5aFUtGD3d1EY6AZ1HJReApqu4o8vX7047eQiGuJfp1msVWaauCAv5Nose4ikGbLCa3KF1Sa6iJHrkCJTOjUuNHGZZCLV0di4aaf-wrbGcvt7SpARWoQ_u_3H7gz99eRX7CGt8LJ" alt="what's in my makeup pouch | chainyan.co"><br>
And that's it! I don't really carry a lot of makeup when I go out. When I was younger I used to bring so much makeup with me, but I guess I know better now. I'm curious to know what's in everyone else's makeup pouches! What's something that you always have to carry with you no matter what? Let me know in the comments 💜<br><br>
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I'm two months too late, but Happy New Year! How is everyone's 2022 so far? Hope you're all doing well. This is my first post of the year, so I thought I'd start with a little life update 🌱
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🌼<h8>Life update, October 2021–present</h8><br />
<b>October 2021.</b> I turned thirty-two! Aian and I celebrated by going out to have my yearly birthday ramen (which I wasn't able to have the year prior because of the lockdown). This was the first time Aian and I went to dine out since the pandemic started, so we were so surprised at just how many people were out 💀 My birthday fell on a Saturday, too. Payday weekend! When we went to queue at Yushoken we were 17th in line. Crazy. We eventually got in after an hour or so, and I got to have my birthday ramen, so it was all good. I got to have coffee and cake, too. I actually have a few more photos from this day, but it was such a chaotic day that honestly it didn't feel like my birthday LOL. I shared them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVH35ARPbdD/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://chainyan.tumblr.com/post/700040628684439552/101621-happy-chainyan-day" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>, if you're interested in seeing them!<br /><br />
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I really liked my makeup that day, so I did a quick shoot when we got home 🙈<br /><br />
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+ a bonus photo with my baby Jakejake 💜<br /><br />
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Got myself a late birthday gift! <a href="https://shope.ee/2AeiyuyrbN" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Converse Run Star Hikes</a> 🤩 I've been wanting to get these for YEARS but I just couldn't justify buying new shoes during this point in time. When will I even wear these? But they were on sale for almost 50% off, so I just went ahead and got them. So pretty but SO HEAVY. It feels like I have weights on my feet when I wear these. But they're cute, so! As with all cute but useless things that I like, I just have to suck it up lol.<br /><br />
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Had to do a Halloween-themed shoot for a <a href="/2021/10/review-olens-vampire-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">contact lens review</a>, so I racked my brain to come up with a look I can do with the limited makeup skills that I have. I remembered I've had this one necklace for years but never got to use it for a shoot, so I built an outfit around it. I came up with the look after watching <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR8Mrt1IpXg" target="_blank">Red Velvet's <i>Psycho</i></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QD0FeZyDtQ" target="_blank">Dreamcatcher's <i>Odd Eye</i></a>. I think it turned out pretty good? I didn't know I could blend eyeshadow like that, I was surprised at how nice the makeup looked in the final pictures! Thank you, Youtube.<br><br>
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+ another photo with Jakejake hehe<br><br>
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Went to Laguna with my mom's side of the family to celebrate a tita's birthday. There was a pool, so of course I had fun, but then I ended up getting my left ear clogged with water. I spent the next few days not being able to hear properly out of that ear. I had to keep asking people to repeat what they were saying, and so I had to keep apologizing because I felt like it was such a hassle for the other person 😩<br><br>
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<b>November 2021.</b> First order of business: get my ears checked 😪 Can you believe this was the first time I scheduled an appointment with the doctor by myself? I've never had to do so before (my parents would always do it for me). My social anxiety always tells my brain to prepare for the worst, so I was relieved that the whole process was simpler than I thought. I still had to bring Aian along though, for emotional support. When the doctor checked my ear, it turned out to be <i>*drumroll*</i> earwax. Like, super impacted earwax. From regularly using cotton buds to clean my ears. Yeah. (Super TMI but I'm sure this has happened to other people so 😬) I had to go back after a few days because they couldn't get it out the first time. When they did finally manage to get it out, I was so relieved to be able to hear out of that ear again!<br /><br />
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I bought a <a href="https://shope.ee/1VOM3OKDuz" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">binder</a> to hold TN inserts that I'm done with! I initially wanted to get the one from Traveler's Company but they're a bit expensive. I got mine for less than half the price of the TC one. Quality is just ok, but it does the job. I bought one for my passport-sized inserts after this. Might need to buy another one soon, since my 2019 inserts got too chonky and couldn't fit in just one binder lol.<br /><br />
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I forgot why we went outside on this day. I only remember we went out to buy <i>something</i>, had dinner somewhere, then decided to check out the nearby All Day because we've never gone inside even after living in BF Resort for ~7 years. We were only supposed to take a quick look, but, well. You know how it is.<br /><br />
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Got photos printed for my journal backlog, finally! These are photos from January to October 2019. Was so excited to get back into journaling after almost 2 years 😭<br /><br />
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Spent the next day cutting everything...<br /><br />
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<b>December 2021.</b> Started the last month of 2021 like this..🤧<br /><br />
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That one day our power went out but then I remembered I had my sunset lamp hooked to my powerbank LOL.<br /><br />
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Apparently after recovering from the food poisoning incident I really missed eating good food, so when my appetite was back to normal I asked Aian if we could eat out. This was from our dinner at Tablo, one of our faves inside BFRV. The last time we ate here was ~2 years ago! I'm glad the food is still as good as I remember.<br /><br />
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Looking through my phone I realized we ended up eating so much in December...na-miss ko talaga kumain, ok.<br /><br />
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I got an <a href="https://shope.ee/2ptjdyyFCT" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">iPad Mini 6</a> 🥰 I got the purple one. Aian paid for it though LOL. It's supposed to be his late birthday + early Christmas gift to me. I'm so happy! I can finally stop editing photos on my tiny iPhone 6. (Being able to play Genshin on it is just a bonus, albeit a very big one heheh.)<br /><br />
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Happy Bbangnyu mail + last sky photo of 2021 💕<br /><br />
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<b>January 2022.</b> Spent the start of the new year resting because I got sick after getting my flu shot. Journaling, watching Korean variety shows, eating, sleeping, repeat. I didn't get sick when I got the shot the previous year, so I wasn't prepared for it. I ended up passing it to Aian too, so I felt really bad.. And then in mid-January I woke up with sudden vertigo which left me super dizzy for about 2 days 😵 After some research, I found out that it was BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo). Thankfully I managed to make it go away thanks to <a href="https://youtu.be/xTnV3m4bWDg" target="_blank">this video</a>.<br /><br />
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My cousin got married! The wedding was so beautiful. We grew up together, so I was super happy for her.<br /><br />
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After successfully dodging COVID for 2 years, it finally got me 😞 I fell sick on the 25th, got tested on the 28th, and the test turned out positive 💀 Because we live in a studio apartment, I had to wear a mask indoors at all times. Even when I went to sleep, the mask stayed on. I disinfected everything I touched. When I had to touch the cats, I washed my hands or disinfected with alcohol. I felt like a crazy person but I wanted to make sure that I didn't pass it on to Aian. On top of that I was dealing with cold-like symptoms, vertigo (it came back on my 3rd day of COVID), and weird GI symptoms. This was my life for 10 days. One of the things that helped me during this time was the OVP's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OVPBayanihanEKonsulta" target="_blank">Bayanihan E-Konsulta</a> program. When I started developing symptoms, my anxiety was through the roof. Having someone connect me to a doctor and constantly check on me helped a lot. The day after my teleconsult session with one of their partner doctors, they sent me their COVID Care Kit. It came complete with meds, a digital thermometer, a pulse oximeter, masks, etc. Every day for the next few days someone got in touch with me to check how I was feeling. It felt like someone was holding my hand through it, in a way. I'm super grateful 🌸<br /><br />
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<b>February 2022.</b> And so my 2022 finally starts in February. I got to shoot some stuff for reviews again. I even got to walk outside for some sunlight and fresh air! And because I missed eating good food (again) I've been eating A LOT (again). I realized after not being able to eat properly that I really do love eating..<br /><br />
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It's been 2 weeks since my isolation period ended. I'm still not at 100%, but I'm feeling a lot better. Apparently my case was "mild" but I couldn't eat and felt off the whole time. Like I was on a boat. I lost 3kgs in those 10 days. Even now I still have to keep strenuous activity to a minimum. After my isolation I changed bedsheets and washed everything I used during that time and I already had a hard time breathing afterwards. I was told I'll need at least 2 more months for my lungs to recover. I can't even imagine what it would be like for moderate-severe cases. If you haven't yet, please get vaccinated. And if you can get your booster, please do so. Wear your masks, wash your hands, take your vitamins, stay hydrated, get enough rest, etc.<br /><br />
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📚<h8>Reading</h8><br />
Honestly after finishing <i>Chainsaw Man</i> last year, I haven't been reading updates from the titles I follow. Manga usually update on a weekly or monthly basis, and I didn't want to be left hanging after every chapter. I usually stop reading after a certain point and just pick up from where I left off when I feel like it. Recently I picked up <b><i>Jujutsu Kaisen</i></b> again. I've been pestering Aian to read it for so long. He started reading it maybe last year? But dropped it midway. When the trailers the <i>Jujutsu Kaisen 0</i> came out I kept telling him to continue reading it, and he eventually gave in and did it. It's so funny because this time he got so into the story that afterwards he started pestering <i>me</i> to pick up from where <i>I</i> left off, because he didn't have anyone to talk to about it. And so I ended up reading everything up until the latest chapter, lol.<br /><br />
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🎮<h8>Playing</h8><br />
To absolutely no one's surprise, I'm still playing <b><i>Genshin Impact</i></b>. To be honest I don't think I can get into any other games because Genshin already takes up so much of my energy.. The new content is so good but sometimes the motion sickness gets so bad that I can only play for a couple of hours at most. The recent event with the tanuki was so cute though! I took so many screenshots of this little guy.<br /><br />
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📺<h8>Watching</h8><br />
Mostly Korean variety. Mostly <i><b>Amazing Saturday</b></i> (my favorite!). Just recently I finished <b><i>Three Meals a Day: Doctors</i></b> and I really enjoyed it. The cast's interactions were fun to watch, and Mido is so lovely 🥺 I can't watch <i>Hospital Playlist</i> because of personal reasons, so I was happy I could watch this instead.<br /><br />
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These days I've been watching <b><i>House on Wheels</i></b>. I wanted to watch something similar to <i>Three Meals a Day</i> and found this on Viu. I remembered IU and PO guested on Season 1 so I thought I'd watch it finally. It's pretty chill so I usually just let it play on my iPad while I journal. But once I got to S2 I couldn't do that anymore because Im Siwan is so cute wtf. I already knew Siwan because I was familiar with ZE:A, but I don't remember him being this cute?? The whole of S2 is just him being sweet to the guests and constantly feeding people on the show 😩 I was watching this show for the food and the pretty scenery but now whenever they show him making drip coffee my heart hurts. I'm a little relieved he isn't on S3 because then I can finally get back to watching the show in peace!!<br /><br />
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🎧<h8>Listening to</h8><br />
Pretty much the same stuff from the same people. <b>WOODZ</b>, <b>Victon</b>, <b>The Boyz</b>. Though I've been obsessed with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6iP7hB87nBg1mk69noCZdu?si=2987fa91136d4b36" target="_blank">this song</a> ever since I heard it on <i>Street Dance Girls Fighter</i>. I used to listen to Lim Kim a lot way back in 2015, but didn't hear any news about her after that. She came back in 2019 with a completely different sound, and I couldn't really get into it anymore. But <b><i>MAGO</i></b> is so good. My only gripe is that the song seems so short?? I wish it were a bit longer. <br /><br />
That's it, I guess! Right now I'm mostly focusing on recovering and getting back on track. I still have a ton of reviews lined up, so I'm doing my best with those. I'm actually doing pretty good, but working on content while having to deal with all these annoying post-COVID symptoms can be so draining. Here's to hoping the coming months will be much better. Stay safe and healthy, friends! 💜</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-65372221874234033202021-12-24T20:55:00.007+08:002023-07-22T06:27:28.605+08:00rom&nd mini-haul + quick reviews<div align="justify"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwSbAGO242U/YKCwPr3mpRI/AAAAAAAAKDg/SQBmE2M_BBkvrH7IUnX-fElBK132lTNmQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/romand-first-impressions-review.jpg" alt="romand mini-haul + review | chainyan.co"><br>Finally, finally posting about these! As a K-beauty junkie I've always been curious about <b>rom&nd</b> as a brand. Luckily, rom&nd has become a lot more accessible ever since they opened an official <a href="https://shope.ee/4053gkS8ae" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee store</a>! I picked up two items December last year, then two more during Shopee's 5.5 sale. I'll probably make full reviews for each of these in the near future, but for now I'll briefly go over everything and talk about what I liked and didn't like.<br><br>
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After I fell into the personal color rabbithole some years ago, I've had rom&nd in my want-to-try list because they seem to really know their colors. Which is to be expected since the creator, makeup artist and Youtuber <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/SaeromMin%EA%B0%9C%EC%BD%94%EC%9D%98%EC%98%A4%ED%94%88%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%9C%EB%94%94%EC%98%A4" target="_blank">Saerom Min</a>, is also a certified color consultant! It's great that they have a lot of options for both warm and cool tones.<br><br>
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My rom&nd purchases! From top to bottom: <a href="https://shope.ee/7eySCZ0FCk" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Better Than Cheek in 07 Pear Chip</b></a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/8UXZCC7ur4" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Zero Matte Lipstick in 09 Shell Nude</b></a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/8UXZCGSIaY" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Zero Velvet Tint in 10 Fever</b></a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/7pHsP5lDwB" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint in 02 Ruby Red</b></a><br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/7eySCZ0FCk" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">rom&nd Better Than Cheek in 07 Pear Chip</a></h6>
A soft beige blush with a matte finish. This used to be limited edition, but was brought back as a permanent color due to popular demand. I bought it thinking it might be a good addition to my very small blush collection. I only have three other blushers, two of which are shimmery oranges (surprise). To be honest I'm not too crazy about this one. The formula itself is great—super smooth, buildable, and even has a bit of a blurring effect. But while the color is very beautiful, on me it feels a little bit...lacking? I think it's just that I prefer brighter colors on my face. These days I've been using this more as eyeshadow! And when I do wear it as blush, I mix it with a brighter color.<br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/8UXZCC7ur4" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">rom&nd Zero Matte Lipstick in 09 Shell Nude</a></h6>
Starting with the lightest out of the three rom&nd lip products I own. This is the one I was most excited about, unfortunately it is the patchiest out of the three. I find it so hard to apply evenly. I bought this to use as a base lip, but no matter how much I prep my lips the color doesn't seem to want to go on evenly. I've found that the best way to apply this is by dabbing it onto the lips and building up the color, rather than swiping it on. Sadly though I can't use this for the intended purpose, because my lips are a bit too dark (my lips are naturally brown-purple toned). When I apply this on top of my lips concealed with base makeup, then apply another color on top of that, if I'm not careful I run the risk of taking off the already existing layers of product. And if I don't conceal my lips the color runs more pink, so it feels a bit useless, because I got it specifically because it's a beige lip. So sad. It's such a pretty color, too. A lot of people like this though. It's probably just not a good match for me.<br><br>
<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/8UXZCGSIaY" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">rom&nd Zero Velvet Tint in 10 Fever</a></h6>
I've always been curious about the Velvet Tints, so when it went on sale I caved and got one! After spending hours watching numerous swatching videos, I decided to get 10 Fever. When swatched it is such a beautiful coral color, but on my lips it runs more pink ??? so I was a little disappointed. If I wear it on top of my <a href="/2019/05/review-innisfree-vivid-cotton-ink-06.html" target="_blank">favorite Innisfree tint</a> it looks closer to the official swatch, but still leans more pink than orange. Not what I expected, but it's pretty and brightens up my face so I like it. Texture-wise it's velvety, just like the name. I like that it has a blurring effect. It doesn't dry down super matte, which I actually prefer, but this also means it's not transfer-proof/mask-proof. Overall I really like this tint. I initially wanted to try more colors from this series, but then rom&nd recently came out with a new line, the <a href="https://shope.ee/20K5SWpzBx" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Blur Fudge Tints</a>. Apparently it's an upgraded version of the Zero Velvet Tints. The warm-toned colors from the new line look a lot more appealing to me, so I might try those instead!<br><br>
<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/7pHsP5lDwB" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint in 02 Ruby Red</a></h6>
Lastly, the Juicy Lasting Tint! I wanted to get a brighter color this time, so I chose a color that's recommended for Spring Warm tones, 02 Ruby Red. Whenever I see this tint I'm instantly reminded of Red Velvet's Red Flavor MV for some reason, haha! It's a pretty grapefruit color that reminds me of summer. Super pretty. Just wearing it makes me feel good. Again, because of my natural lip color, when I wear it the color is different from the swatch, but this has just enough orange in it so it doesn't turn completely pink like the other products I tried. But still, I like to cover my lips with a bit of base makeup when I use this just so the color shows up properly. Honestly I was a bit unsure if this color would work because overly bright colors don't suit me. But because the texture of the Juicy Lasting Tints is similar to that of lipgloss, I can control just how opaque I want it to be. I can also blot the tint to take some of the color away and I would still be left with a nice natural tint. And even though it feels like a gloss, it's not at all sticky, which is a big plus! If you're the type that prefers tints over liquid lipsticks, I highly recommend trying this one.<br><br>
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The color of the tint/stain is the same color and undertone as the product itself, which is a plus for me. Years ago most lip tints all left bright pink stains as the actual color wore off, which I really didn't like. In order of staying power, it's Zero Velvet Tint > Juicy Lasting Tint. The Juicy Lasting Tint wears off slowly throughout the day so you'll need to reapply every few hours. Not sure about the Zero Matte Lipstick, since I only use it as a base.<br><br>
And that was my mini-haul! Overall, I like the products that I got. The quality of rom&nd products are great for their price point, so there wasn't anything I really disliked about them. I could have chosen better shades for some of the products, yes, but I think the fact that I can still use all of them is a good thing. Even the Zero Matte Lipstick, although a bit difficult, I'm still able to make it work when I want it to, so it's not a complete dud. Would I repurchase any of these products? In different shades, definitely. I just wish there were a physical store in Manila where we could swatch everything so picking out shades would be much easier! There's still a bunch of rom&nd products I want to try; hopefully I can review more from this brand in the very near future. Let me know if there's any other rom&nd products you've tried or are interested in trying and I'll check them out! 💜<br><br>
You can find all these on the official rom&nd PH shop <a href="https://shope.ee/4053gkS8ae" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. If you live outside of the Philippines, you can get them from Olive Young Global <a href="https://global.oliveyoung.com/display/page/brand-page?brandNo=B00155&rwardCode=CHA1NYAN&utm_source=influencers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Use my code <b>CHA1NYAN</b> to get 5% off on your order! 💕<br><br>
By the way, I wanted to say this. I'm active on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_chainyan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, but for this blog, I might not be able to update again until next year (the holiday season always tends to be slightly chaotic for me), so let me take this time to greet everyone—Merry Christmas, friends! And a Happy New Year. I'll see you all in 2022. Enjoy your holidays! 🎄💖✨</div><br>
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Here's another one of OLENS' best-sellers! I first saw these lenses three years ago, when a Korean Youtuber I follow used them in one of her GRWM videos. I think these were super popular in Korea at the time, because I kept seeing influencers using them after that. Since then I've always wanted to give these a try, so I was really happy when OLENS sent me these! They are the <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000513" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Russian Velvet Green</b></a>* contact lenses 💚<br><br>
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As I mentioned earlier, these lenses used to be really popular a few years ago. Right now the trend for contact lenses is that the more natural-looking, the better, so a lot of people prefer subtler designs like the <a href="/2021/11/review-olens-spanish-real-gray-contact.html" target="_blank">Spanish</a> and <a href="/2020/10/review-olens-scandi-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">Scandi</a> lenses. That being said, the Russian Velvet still manages to stay in the bestseller list even after all this time.<br><br>
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<a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=russian+velvet" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Russian Velvet</a> lenses come in four colors: <b>Gray</b>, <b>Green</b>, <b>Brown</b>, and <b>Blue</b>. The main feature of these lenses is the high pigmentation which makes your eyes pop. Out of all the OLENS lenses I've tried so far, this has the most dramatic effect! There's no edge line, and the pattern is dispersed like little dots, so the design blends well with your real eye color. They have a total diameter of <b>14.0mm</b> and a graphic diameter of <b>12.7mm</b>. The size was made to be almost the same as your real iris, so even with the bright color it'll look like your real eye color!<br><br>
The OLENS Russian line actually comes in two more variants—<a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=russian+1day" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Russian</a> and <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=russian+smoky" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Russian Smoky</a>, which are all 1Day lenses. (I actually <a href="/2021/05/review-olens-russian-smoky-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">reviewed the Smoky lenses</a> a while back.) The three look similar but have slightly different designs, so it's a bit confusing. Once you figure it out it's easy to tell them apart.<br><br>
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<h6>Russian Velvet Green — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000513" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/8zbZSOlvkm" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
The Russian Velvet Green lenses are probably one of the prettiest green lenses I've tried! The base color is a light yellow green, with a yellow inner ring that has little red flecks in the middle. The color combination is quite unique! The effect is similar to the popular Solotica lenses, but a lot more natural. Aside from it not being a good match for my sensitive eyes, what I didn't like about those lenses was that the inner part of the design wasn't dispersed enough. The inner ring looked like a solid circle, so I always felt the blending was off. Though I like wearing dramatic lenses for certain occasions, I don't like when they look super fake. The Russian Velvet, when I wear it, it actually looks like I was born with them LOL. It's already impressive that the color shows up on me, especially since I have super dark brown eyes, but to actually make it look natural is so amazing to me.<br><br>
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Like all of OLENS Monthly lenses, these are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA. 1Day lenses are made of Puscon. The difference between the two is that Puscon is a more hydrophilic, higher quality material, which explains the higher water content (48% vs 40%). But in my opinion, after trying both 1Day and Monthly lenses from OLENS, I feel like there's not much difference. My eyes tend to get dry very quickly, yet I can wear both types for at least 12 hours without any problems.
These are Monthly lenses, they only come in packs of 2s. That's one pair of lenses for $24. The good news is that all OLENS Monthly lenses are <b>Buy 1 Get 1 Free</b>! Just choose two pairs of Monthly lenses (they don't have to be the same design!) and you'll only be charged for the higher priced item.<br><br>
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Compared to all the other OLENS lenses I've tried so far, these are the most dramatic, but they still manage to look quite natural. I personally recommend trying these at least once, in this particular color. The color is just so!! Heart eyes!! Gives such a dreamy look, which is just my style. If you have dark hair, this would look so pretty on you!<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-83397821604843767742021-11-24T23:05:00.011+08:002023-07-22T06:21:32.428+08:00review : OLENS Spanish Real Gray Contact Lens<div align="justify"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hed7t9UTKC8/YZ1IRQwovVI/AAAAAAAAKYM/hEtAmhE22ds2UE513BsV6q2MPmvE6LwnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-spanish-real-gray-contact-lens.jpg" alt="OLENS Spanish Real Gray Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Back with yet another contact lens review from OLENS 🥰 The lenses I'll be reviewing today have been around for a while, but they're still very popular, especially among OLENS fans. They are the <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000325" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Spanish Real Gray</b></a>* lenses ✨<br><br>
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The <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=spanish" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Spanish contact lens line</a> is one of OLENS' best-selling designs. They're the predecessor of the <a href="/2020/10/review-olens-scandi-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">Scandi lenses</a>, which are also very popular. They also come in a Circle version, which are slightly larger in diameter.<br><br>
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<a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000478" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Spanish Real lenses</a> come in five colors: <b>Real Gray</b>, <b>Real Brown</b>, <b>Real Olive</b>, <b>Real Sky</b>, and <b>Real Peach</b>. They have a total diameter of <b>14.2mm</b> and a graphic diameter of <b>11.9mm</b>. Each colorway only has two colors—the main color and the gold inner ring. There's no outer ring/edge line, so only the middle part of the iris has the pattern. The area with the pattern is smaller than your actual iris, so it blends naturally with your real eye color. To make it more natural-looking, the design is dispersed in a feathered pattern around the center.<br><br>
The OLENS Spanish line comes in both Monthly and <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=spanish+1day" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">1Day lenses</a> variants. The Monthly variants have more color options (the 1Day only comes in Gray and Brown), but they basically have the same design.<br><br>
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Spanish Gray lenses have a light gray base color with a gold inner ring. The gray is actually a bit lighter in person than in my photos. Like most gray lenses, these do tend to appear blue depending on the lighting. Compared to the Scandi, the base color is less vivid and the pattern is more dispersed, so it's more natural-looking. <br><br>
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Like all of OLENS Monthly lenses, these are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA. 1Day lenses are made of Puscon. The difference between the two is that Puscon is a more hydrophilic, higher quality material, which explains the higher water content (48% vs 40%). But in my opinion, after trying both 1Day and Monthly lenses from OLENS, I feel like there's not much difference. My eyes tend to get dry very quickly, yet I can wear both types for at least 12 hours without any problems. But if you have really sensitive eyes, you can always go for the 1Day lenses.<br><br>
These are Monthly lenses, they only come in packs of 2s. That's one pair of lenses for $24. The good news is that all OLENS Monthly lenses are <b>Buy 1 Get 1 Free</b>! Just choose two pairs of Monthly lenses (they don't have to be the same design!) and you'll only be charged for the higher priced item.<br /><br>
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The overall look of the Spanish is actually pretty close to how real irises look, so they feel the most natural out of all of OLENS' iris lenses that I've tried! While Scandi Gray lenses are designed to look natural, there's a dramatic change when you wear them. I've said this before but when I wear Scandi Gray lenses with full makeup I sometimes can't recognize myself in photos lol. Whereas with the Spanish Gray, the change is subtle and it looks more like an accent to your actual eye color. If I were to choose between Spanish Gray and Scandi Gray lenses for everyday lenses, I would go for the former. I think this would be the same for the Brown ones as well. If you're a contact lens newbie or if you just prefer subtler looking lenses, the Spanish line would be great for you.<br><br>
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As someone whose main skin concern is hyperpigmentation, I'm always on the lookout for good brightening skincare products. While there are a lot of new products out on the market, there's one product that really worked for me but I couldn't commit to 100%. This was the TIAM My Signature C Source Serum. I first tried it in 2016 after reading about it on Fernanda Ly's Tumblr (this was EONS AGO), and I remember having a love-hate relationship with it. But back then I didn't know much about actives and skincare in general, so I've always wondered if I could make it work for me now. Thankfully I got another chance to try it thanks to <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com?af_id2=chainyan" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>StyleKorean</b></a>, who sent me two products from TIAM to try, the <b>My Signature C Source</b> and the <b>My Signature Vita Red Sunscreen</b> 💕<br>
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Originally known as the OST C20, the brand is quite popular in r/AsianBeauty for its Vitamin C serum, which is something of a cult favorite in the community. In 2017, OST C20 rebranded as <b>TIAM</b>, which comes from the Persian word <i>tia'm</i> which means "a twinkle in the eye when you meet someone for the first time".<br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/500OFrlywC" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">MY SIGNATURE C SOURCE</a> *</h6>
After the rebranding, TIAM also renamed their best-selling Vitamin C serum as <b>My Signature C Source</b>, but kept the same formulation. I actually tried this serum before the rebranding, and then tried it again after that. This is my third bottle of this serum, and my thoughts on this product pretty much haven't changed since then.<br><br>
<cap>Active ingredients: Ascorbic Acid, Ethanol, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosa Davurica Bud Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius. View full list of ingredients <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/tiam-my-signature-c-source" target="_blank">here</a>.</cap><br><br>
The My Signature C Source contains <b>20% of L-Ascorbic Acid</b>, which is the highest concentration of L-AA that the skin can take. This means it's a lot stronger than most Vitamin C serums, so you'll see results a lot faster. True enough, after using this every other night for ~2 weeks, some of my dark spots have actually begun to fade. But because it's such a strong concentration, it may be irritating for those with sensitive skin. I didn't get any breakouts while using it, but that's largely because my skin is already used to actives. If you're only starting with a pure Vitamin C serum, I recommend starting slow (once a week) and gradually working up to daily use.<br><br>
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This serum works exactly as I remember it, which is both good and bad. While the My Signature C Source is still as effective at fading acne scars, it's still just as troublesome to use. First of all, the serum itself feels very sticky on the skin. It doesn't absorb completely into the skin, which is why I have to rinse it off before applying anything else over it. (I'll talk more about this later.) Second, because it's pure Vitamin C, it oxidizes SUPER FAST. I've only been using it for ~2 weeks and the serum is already a pale yellow. For this reason alone I've been using a full dropper of product for my face (which only adds to the stickiness) and another dropper for other parts of my body that need lightening, like my elbows and ankles. From past experience this product only lasts 3~4 months before fully oxidizing, even when kept in the fridge. Which is a shame, because it's P783 for one bottle!<br><br>
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<cap>What my My Signature C Source looks like after just 2 weeks after opening.</cap><br><br>
Lastly, I hate the whole ~*process*~ of using it. L-Ascorbic Acid is very pH dependent, so for it to be able to work properly you have to keep things like your skin's pH and the order of your other actives (if any) in mind. This is how I use it: after cleansing, I wait around 10~15 minutes for my skin's pH to go back down, apply the My Signature C Source, then wait another 20 minutes for it to do its job, rinse it off with water, and then move on with the rest of my routine. (The reason why I rinse it off is because the serum just kind of sits there on your skin no matter how long you wait for it to absorb. I've done my research and the concensus is that rinsing or wiping off actives after they've done their job doesn't make them any less effective, so that's what I've been doing.)<br><br>
As you can see there's A LOT of work involved. For someone as lazy as I am, I hate that it's such a hassle to use. But at the end of the day, it still works. Compared to other actives, I've seen the best results with the My Signature C Source in the shortest amount of time. Even with my beloved Melano CC, you'll need at least 3 months to see visible results. With this one it's only 2 weeks, and I'm not even using it daily yet. If you're willing to put up with it, and if your skin can take it, this is great. If your main concern is PIH, I recommend trying it at least once.<br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://shope.ee/2AgCslcLFB" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">MY SIGNATURE VITA RED SUNSCREEN</a> *</h6>
A vitamin-infused sunscreen with powerful SPF50+ PA+++ sun protection. The My Signature Vita Red Sunscreen is a hybrid sunscreen, meaning it uses both physical and chemical filters. Physical sunscreens create an instant physical barrier between your skin and the sun's UV rays, while chemical ones work by converting UV rays into heat to protect your skin from damage. With this sunscreen, you get the benefits of both.<br><br>
<cap>Active ingredients: Aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Vitamin C Derivatives, Vitamin E. View full list of ingredients <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/tiam-my-signature-vita-red-sunscreen" target="_blank">here</a>.</cap><br><br>
If your main concern is hyperpigmentation, sunscreens are a must! While stuff like Vitamin C serums and other actives can help with fading PIH, all that can go to waste if you don't wear sunscreen regularly. Personally, what I look for in a sunscreen is that it should 1) have at least SPF50 PA+++, 2) be non-comedogenic, 3) be lightweight, non-greasy, and non-sticky, and 4) not leave a white cast. I find that the Vita Red Sunscreen ticks all these boxes!<br><br>
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Texture-wise, it's a creamy lotion type of sunscreen, so it feels a bit thicker than my usual gel type sunscreens. But once you spread it out it's actually quite lightweight! This is because of the aloe, which is one of its key ingredients. After application it gets absorbed into the skin well, and doesn't affect my makeup application in any way. It has a scent that reminds me of the lotions my titas from the US use, but it's not bothersome in any way. If anything, my only issue with this sunscreen is that it's a bit expensive at P870 for just 50ml.<br><br>
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<h6>FINAL THOUGHTS</h6>
Now that I've tried the My Signature C Source for the third time, I can now definitively say that this product is just not for me lol. I thought maybe I could make it work for me now that I've come equipped with both my personal experiences and the knowledge I've gained from r/AsianBeauty, but it's just not working out. While the results I get with this one product is amazing, I would rather not have to go through what I have to go through just to get visible results. That being said though, I will still continue to use this until it eventually completely oxidizes, just to give you an update of how it works out. But would I repurchase? No. Honestly, I'd much rather use something less finicky and involves less work to use, even if that does mean that I'll take longer to see results. If it were on half-price sales, maybe. Would I use it if someone gave to me for free? Yes, of course, why not lol.<br><br>
As for the My Signature Vita Red Sunscreen, while it's a beautiful sunscreen and <i>I really do like it</i>, sadly it's a bit out of my budget. There's actually a really similar sunscreen with the same level of sun protection and same amount of product from COSRX (which is, by the way, TIAM's sister brand), and that one's around P400-ish.<br><br>
You can get the <b>TIAM My Signature C Source</b> and <b>My Signature Vita Red Sunscreen</b> from StyleKorean <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com?af_id2=chainyan" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">here</a>, or locally on Shopee <a href="https://shope.ee/20MmgWNokF" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. </div><br>
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It's October, which only means one thing—Spooky Season is here! Have any plans for Halloween yet? Since October is my birth month, I've always loved Halloween even though we don't celebrate it in the Philippines. As a child I was really into The Nightmare Before Christmas. I probably watched it more than 10 times! I guess it just kind of stuck with me, heh. For this year's Halloween I'll be staying at home (surprise), but of course that's not going to stop me from dressing up! Thankfully, <b>OLENS</b> sent me their new <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=vampire" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Vampire</b></a>* lenses to try out 🖤<br><br>
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Just in time for Halloween, OLENS released a limited collection called Vampire lenses. Of course these aren't limited to vampire looks only—these lenses are versatile enough that you can use them for any costume you want to wear, or any specific character with red or silver eyes that you'd like to cosplay!<br><br>
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OLENS Vampire lenses come in two colors: <b>Red</b> and <b>Silver</b>. They are 3Con lenses, so each lens has 3 colors: the base color, a yellow inner ring, and a black edge line. Between the two, the yellow inner ring is a lot more subtle in the red colorway that you can barely see it. The black edge line is a nice addition because it makes the design look more 3D. These have a graphic diameter of <b>13.5mm</b>, which is quite enlarging! As these are Halloween/costume lenses, they were made to be bigger than usual to give your eyes a more dramatic effect.<br><br>
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<h6><a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000512" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">VAMPIRE RED</a></h6>
Super vivid red lenses! Not much to say about these other than that the red color is so nice. The moment I got these I immediately thought of doing maybe a youkai/oni/kitsune look with them! Though I do wish the yellow inner ring would be more visible, and that the design in the middle would be either less opaque or more dispersed, so the lens blends a little more naturally with the eye. Even for costume lenses I still want them to blend naturally with my dark eye color, but it's understandable since they were going for a more extreme/dramatic look.<br><br>
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Silver lenses that look almost white, with a visible yellow inner ring. I thought this would look way over the top but surprisingly the dark outer ring really makes a big difference. Again, I wish the middle part was a lot more dispersed. I'm not a fan of seeing the dark brown of my eyes peeking through the middle like that. But the colors on this one are really pretty. It reminds me of the lenses some <i>visual kei</i> band members like to wear! (I suddenly thought of Kamijo...and then it made me realize, "ah, Kamijo is a vampire, isn't he" lolol)<br><br>
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An attempt at doing something more ~*creative*~ for Halloween lol. Wearing both the Vampire Red on my left eye and the Vampire Silver on my right! I've always wanted to try the odd eye look hehe~<br><br>
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Just like all OLENS Monthly lenses, Vampire lenses are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA material. The water content is 40%, so they're comfortable to wear. The issue with these types of lenses is that the because the design/colors are so opaque, sometimes you can feel the lens on your eye and it's quite uncomfortable. I can wear these just fine without any problems. And because these are Monthlies, they only come in packs of 2s (1 pair), but all OLENS Monthly lenses are <b>Buy 1 Get 1 Free</b> so you get both colors of the Vampire lenses for just <b>$24</b>!<br /><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
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Hello friends~ Taking a quick break from churning out reviews to let everyone know what I've been up to these past few months. Not that there's a lot you can do in this pandemic, but you know. Proof of life, etc., etc. 🌱
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🌼<h8>Life update, May 2021–present</h8><br />
Starting off with a tiny life victory: in May we finally bought a bigger bed! Before this Aian and I used a single bed, even though we're two grown-ass adults. We live in a tiny studio apartment, so we had to make do with sleeping on a small bed. It was fine when it was just us two, but now that we have 8 cats who like to sleep on the bed, we would constantly wake up with mild body pain from the cats sleeping on our backs or on our legs. (Kind of like having a weighted blanket, in a way, lol.) So when our old bed frame broke, I asked if we could get a slightly bigger one this time. Getting a bigger bed would involve moving stuff around the apartment to make space for it, so I had to ask first. Of course moving to a bigger place was the most ideal, but moving takes so much money, time, and effort. Not very practical, especially with the current situation. Moving things around the apartment to fit everything was the next best thing. After some careful measurements (and a lot of throwing stuff out + cleaning up along the way) we decided to get a <a href="https://shope.ee/10S5Sp8lu6" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">semi-double frame</a>, plus a new <a href="https://shope.ee/5fDv1XaAgV" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">~6-inch mattress</a> to go with it.<br><br>
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I didn't think the additional 12 inches would make that big of a difference, but it turned out to be more than enough for the two of us and the cats! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈<br><br>
<small>Small rant, feel free to skip this part 🥴 I want to be honest—I was actually a bit hesitant to talk about this. Years ago I got a comment from someone saying they felt sad because I hadn't really changed much from when I first started blogging. That they expected me to be achieving the same "grandiose goals" as a lot of other bloggers during my time, and felt sad when they saw that I wasn't. In their own way, they probably meant well. (Maybe. Who knows, really.) At the time I convinced myself that it wasn't a big deal, but ever since then I found myself thinking carefully about what snippets of my personal life are okay and not okay to post, in fear of being judged. Like right now, I'm talking about something that made me happy, but I was hesitant to talk about it because I was afraid someone might belittle this happiness. Naisip ko na lang, if they saw me being excited over a semi-double bed now, what would they think? Would they be sad knowing that my life is like this? I'm not 100% happy, but I'm content, is that not enough? I think about this a lot. The comment was from 2017 but I still haven't completely moved on from it. Words truly have so much power...</small><br /><br />
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Anyway. I also got a tiny desk for my tiny workspace! I'd been wanting to get a desk for the longest time but kept putting it off because I didn't know how I was going to fit it inside the apartment. Initially I wanted to get a loft-type bed so I could fit a desk under that, but I realized that would mean the bed would be blocking my light source. After nights of browsing on Shopee I finally found <a href="https://shope.ee/6f6SDJcW8m" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">this desk</a> that was just the right size for the tiny space beside our closet! It's a small desk but it's perfect for me. No more journaling on the bed! So happy.<br /><br />
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The "wall" in front of the desk is actually the back of one of Aian's bookshelves. It's a bit dirty and even had pencil marks on it, so I've been putting up posters and postcards to make it look pretty. My favorite is the mini poster on the right that I got from my GazettE album. It's based on their song, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4eqKuv9EOQv6pR5Hy1s8pJ?si=53e21bfa940643d6" target="_blank">Last Heaven</a> 🎠💜<br><br>
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In June my mom's side of the family went to Pampanga to spend our lolo's 84th birthday. We rented a private villa and stayed overnight. Truthfully...I didn't want to go. I didn't feel good about it. I really didn't want to risk going out, especially because I wasn't vaccinated yet at the time. But, well. You know that unwritten rule amongst Asian families where if you're not part of the gathering, you're not part of the family? Yeah 🥴 I couldn't get out of it even if I tried, so I just took extra precautions while I was there. (I got my first dose of the vaccine shortly after this.)<br><br>
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The villa we rented didn't have a private pool so we had to go to the public one. I say public, but the whole place is members-only, so there wasn't a lot of people. Still, I went early in the morning so I could go in first. Since it's not a private pool, the moment other guests arrived I just came out and went back to the villa. I got to swim for a couple of hours though, which was great. I missed swimming a lot. I love being in the water. It's been a while so I was really happy. I finally got to wear this super cute swimsuit I got in 2017 too!<br /><br />
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Two days after that, I got a call from one of my titas saying she saw my name on the list of vaccination schedules for our city. Turns out my schedule was on the very next day, so I had to cancel all my plans for it. I didn't get an email or anything in advance. Bigla-biglang bukas na agad. It was in Bicutan too, so I spent roughly P1,000 on the Grab rides to and from the vaccination site. Sobrang hassle. But I got my shot, so at least that was over and done with. The vaccine I got was Sinovac. I didn't get a fever, but I did experience dryness in my nose and mouth, which made it a little difficult to breathe through my nose. It went away quickly. I even did the groceries the day after, lol.<br /><br />
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Walking outside and seeing all my favorite colors 💜<br /><br />
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Got my second dose of the vaccine in July. Story time! Two weeks before this our LGU announced that there was a shortage of Sinovac in the city, so any upcoming schedules had to be postponed. And then right on the day before my schedule, I saw comments floating around on social media that a new batch of Sinovac had actually arrived, but they were administering doses without announcing it on their FB page. Wtf right? So, do I believe the local chismosas or not? Apparently the answer is always yes, because when I arrived at at the venue I found out they <i>were</i> administering the vaccine. Without telling the public. WHY!!! I also found out that I'm not the only one who gets her news from local chismosas, because there was a super long line outside. As in mula sa loob ng SM Sucat paikot sa labas. I had to line up for 5 HOURS just so I could get my second dose. After that was done I just wanted to eat and go home so I could sleep. Queueing for the vaccine tired me out more than the vaccine itself.<br /><br />
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I don't remember August. My <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2g8uiZCLtbI2FYgW1OfoiA" target="_blank">FADE</a> album arrived. Released just before Seungwoo enlisted in July. I wasn't expecting to become a K-Pop military wife so soon, but here we are. To be honest I wasn't that sad about him enlisting, but I do miss seeing his face and hearing his voice during late night IG lives. Two years is a long time 😔<br /><br />
I also FINALLY bought the photocard I wanted! Fox smile Seungwoo 🦊💜 This was in my poca wishlist for SO LONG. It took me almost a year to find someone selling it locally so I'm super happy I got it!<br /><br />
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September was the same. I didn't do much other than content creation. I had to take lots of pictures of my face. LOTS. I've been doing a lot of contact lens reviews recently, so I've had to take way more than usual. I really enjoy the doing my makeup and dressing up part of beauty content creation, but having to look at my face for so long while editing on a huge screen....I get a bit tired of seeing it sometimes LOL. But still, I love my face, so.<br /><br />
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📚<h8>Reading</h8><br />
Because the anime is coming out soon, I decided to pick up reading <b>Blue Period</b> where I left off. I knew that this series was heavy but reading it again felt like I was hit in the face with just how real everything is. The series focuses on Yatora, a student who becomes interested in art, and how he eventually falls deeply into it. (I'm bad at explaining plots without spoiling anything, sorry.) Yatora is the protagonist but the manga focuses on a lot of other characters as well, all with their own struggles as they try to find their way through art and life.<br /><br />
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While the art in Blue Period is beautiful in itself, what I love most about it is that everything just feels very....genuine. The feelings of the characters are so real that you can't help but empathize with them. I'm not an art student but a lot of the things in the manga were so relatable. There were parts that resonated so strongly with that I had to stop reading because I was crying so much. I think I've cried more times reading this than any other manga. It's really good. I always recommend this to anyone who asks for manga recs. The anime is coming out on Netflix this week, so if you're interested, you can check that out first then give the manga a try if you liked it! <br /><br />
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🎮<h8>Playing</h8><br />
To absolutely no one's surprise, I'm still neck-deep in <b>Genshin</b> hell. The new Inazuma patch arrived late in July, so I spent the last few months consuming everything. Inazuma is based on Japan, so a lot of the lore is based on Japanese folklore. One Inazuman World Quest had a story arc that involved <i>kitsune</i> and <i>tanuki</i>. As a lover of stories that involve <i>youkai</i> and similar supernatural beings, this was my favorite. I even teared up at the end 🥲<br /><br />
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We also got a big update recently, with two new areas. I think this was the reason why I don't remember much of August and September, lol. It took me a while to get the hang of the new mechanisms and puzzles, but I managed to clear everything eventually! Surprisingly the one I ended up liking the most was a mechanism you needed to solve as if it were a sudoku puzzle. Guess I can't really hide my past as a science high school student, huh...<br /><br />
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📺<h8>Watching</h8><br />
I have this thing where I only ever watch stuff when I'm in the mood to actively watch something, so I very rarely do it. These days I've been watching <b>Street Woman Fighter</b>, but Mnet-produced survival show drama stresses me out so I usually wait for 3 or so episodes so I can watch them in one go (while skipping all the annoying parts). I initially watched it for Chaeyeon, but everyone's so good that it's fun to watch even though I don't know anything about dancing. Aian watched <b>Squid Game</b> recently, so I got to watch that as well. I watched it but my attention span was probably at 50%. After <i>that</i> happened in episode 6 my brain just kind of went /Windows logout noise/.<br /><br />
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🎧<h8>Listening to</h8><br />
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CmvFWTX9zmMNCUi6fHtAx?si=B5sSTFdeSyas6lbnLeCsoA&dl_branch=1" target="_blank"><b>The Boyz</b></a>! I've probably mentioned this before, but after watching Road to Kingdom last year I became interested in TBZ as a group. After RtK I slowly learned everyone's names and faces. Their music is the type I like too, so it was easy to get into. Ultimately though, I got pulled into being a Deobi because of <a href="https://twitter.com/thesubzz/status/1255725392792559618" target="_blank">this video</a>. I laughed so much while watching it that I ended up crying 😭 I watched more of their videos after that. They're so funny! They give me the same level of serotonin as Victon does, so I've come to love them a lot. My biases are Chanhee and Younghoon! (Somehow it's always two people for all the groups I stan...) <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3wEYYVD6uC3A3LhVhqARZv?si=1c7fc5390bac44e3" target="_blank"><b>Thrill Ride</b></a> era was my first TBZ comeback as a Deobi, so I was super excited. It's such a refreshing song, too! I kept replaying it because it gave me energy while working. I like <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4QVgIKtmrCAE46CBZC05eA?si=5376076c65284c35" target="_blank"><b>Dancing Til We Drop</b></a> too. I love songs with a lot of energy. Like summer songs! It makes me feel like I'm receiving a lot of energy as well. That's why my <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1Epo670nge36Mz?si=1a9ae8a279b540d7" target="_blank">On Repeat</a> is mostly songs like that.<br /><br />
I've also been listening to <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VQDqjQ4wJyw8PzpGdlZpB?si=Wt7wfzzSQoeBMZx0gDH4Ew&dl_branch=1" target="_blank"><b>Colde</b></a> a lot these days. I listen to a lot of K-RnB, so of course I already knew about Colde, but me being the "my pace, best pace" person that I am, I only really checked out his discography recently. I like his <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0l2WXPOSbRWAjAOhnONchi" target="_blank"><b>idealism</b></a> EP. All the songs are great, but <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3UcdoC9ncaGdjzgpNaQivP?si=13c449b290ec4a2e" target="_blank"><b>Wolf</b></a> is my favorite. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM6zlCx1w0U" target="_blank">live clip</a> for the song is really good too.<br /><br />
That's pretty much it, I think? Like I said, there isn't much you can do in the middle of a pandemic, other than keep yourself alive (in every sense of the word). October is my birth month, so I'm trying to enjoy it as much as I can, even if my birthday does fall under Mercury retrograde. Always looking for bright spots, wherever and whenever.<br><br>
Stay safe and healthy, friends 💜</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-65658455873763876502021-09-23T21:47:00.014+08:002023-07-22T06:21:52.572+08:00review : OLENS Eyelighter Glowy Contact Lens<div align="justify"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d-KKEv5HgUQ/YUvsiP4tBDI/AAAAAAAAKRs/tBZm4Hzo1u4lCKgNDXobiUnx9KYckbuXACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-eyelighter-glowy-review.jpg" alt="OLENS Eyelighter Glowy Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
I've been on a roll with contact lens reviews these days! If you're wondering why, it's because I only ever get to play with makeup when I shoot for lens reviews, so I've been doing a lot of them recently 😅 Today I'll be introducing yet another new design from <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored"><b>OLENS</b></a>, the <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=eyelighter+glowy" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Eyelighter Glowy</b></a>* lenses ✨<br><br>
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Released just last month, the <b>Eyelighter Glowy</b> is the newest series of contact lens produced by OLENS. The word <i>Eyelighter</i> in the name seems to be a portmanteau of the words 'eye' and 'highlighter', which I think is so cute! Even the tagline, <b><i>"Light up your eyes!"</i></b>, is cute! Kind of gives you <i>mahou shoujo</i> vibes, don't you think? 💖<br><br>
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Eyelighter Glowy lenses come in three colors: <b>Black</b>, <b>Brown</b>, and <b>Ash Gray</b>. The Eyelighter Glowy has a graphic diameter of <b>13.1mm</b>, which is the perfect size for me. Not too enlarging but also not too small that it doesn't cover my natural eye color completely. These are three-tone lenses, but it doesn't have the usual blending of outer-middle-inner colors. There's a base color, a highlight color, and a clear outer ring. The colors of the Eyelighter Glowy lenses are blended in a way that simulates the effect of light hitting the eyes. <br><br>
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The reason why these lenses give me major <i>mahou shoujo</i> vibes is because the shiny highlights made me think of how eyes are usually drawn in anime, especially in 80's~90's shoujo anime. So cute!<br><br>
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<h6>EYELIGHTER GLOWY BLACK — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000935" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/5zxxtHMvI0" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Soft black lenses with dark gold highlights and a black outer ring. More than black, I think it's more accurate to say that the base color is more of a dark gray. When I read "black" on the box I was a bit scared because I was reminded of the SUPER BLACK dolly lenses that used to be popular years ago. Thankfully these aren't like that! These are much more natural-looking, and even the black outer ring isn't an intense black either. Even so, the dolly effect is still there. These are great if you like pure/feminine makeup looks. Like IZ*ONE's Minju and Hyewon!<br><br>
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<h6>EYELIGHTER GLOWY BROWN — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000934" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/40CtVcPjWK" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Brown lenses with milk brown highlights and a dark brown outer ring. The brown highlights in this one are actually quite bright. It really does look like you have sunlight hitting your eyes! Very pretty. I prefer these over the black ones, just because the black feels a bit more doll-like. The brown ones are actually natural-looking enough to use as everyday lenses (not saying you can't use the black ones as daily lenses; just that personally I would reserve them for more special occasions). I think these would look good even with very minimal makeup.<br><br>
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<h6>EYELIGHTER GLOWY ASH GRAY — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000933" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/1q8OveT6pO" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a></h6>
Ash gray lenses with olive highlights and a charcoal gray outer ring. This is probably the most unique out of the three colors. The base color is supposedly ash gray but when the light hits it the color looks more blue. The olive is quite subtle and isn't noticeable on the close-up photo but it's there. Sometimes the olive looks kind of blue as well. The colors all blend really well together and the result is such a dreamy color! I think this would look great on people with lighter eye colors, but even with my dark brown eyes the color still comes out nicely!<br><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3HG7A8jJ1YE/YUx8xGG0EyI/AAAAAAAAKS4/WeTvdKIr4CMCGIKKfo8oUlZZuPdiWbsaACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/9.jpg" alt="OLENS Eyelighter Glowy Contact Lens Review | chainyan.co"><br>
Unlike OLENS' 1Day lenses which are made from Puscon, Eyelighter Glowy lenses are made from Polymacon/polyHEMA. All OLENS Monthly lenses are made from this material. The difference between the two is that Puscon is a more hydrophilic, higher quality material, which explains the higher water content (48% vs 40%). But in my opinion, after trying both 1Day and Monthly lenses from OLENS, I feel like there's not much difference. My eyes tend to get dry very quickly, but I can wear both types for at least 12 hours without any problems.<br><br>
Because Eyelighter Glowy lenses are Monthly lenses, they only come in packs of 2s (1 pair). All OLENS Monthly lenses are <b>Buy 1 Get 1 Free</b> though, so you get 2 months' worth of lenses for just <b>$29</b>!<br /><br>
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And that's it! What do you think? After taking pictures I realized that they really do give you anime eyes! I like it a lot hehe. The only issue I had with these is that because lenses tend to move around in your eye, the design tends to move around. And so even if you place the highlight part in one area for both eyes, eventually it ends up on different areas as the day goes on. It's a very minor issue and doesn't take away from the appeal of the overall design, but I thought I'd just put it out there since it's something I noticed while looking at the pictures. Still, these lenses are SUPER CUTE, so I'm hoping they 1) make 1Day versions and 2) come out with more colors in the future!<br><br>
<b>UPDATE</b>: OLENS heard my wish lol! They released 1Day versions of the Glowy Black and Brown (<a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/search.php?search_text=eyelighter+glowy+1day" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a>, <a href="https://shope.ee/3VGcusnBAJ" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a>) 💕<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-90318243128392260002021-08-19T20:11:00.013+08:002023-07-22T06:22:12.386+08:00Colorful Moments — OLENS x BLACKPINK Lookbook 2021<div align="justify"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nyZD0bM1mRk/YR8hSJLvTpI/AAAAAAAAKPY/9-2z4AznThUOCR1BsWfKGQkn5MrVehOFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-blackpink-colorful-moments.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
I am back with yet another contact lens review! Some of you might remember that I previously reviewed <a ref="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank"><b>OLENS Global</b></a>'s popular <a href="/2020/10/review-olens-scandi-contact-lens.html" target="_blank">Scandi lenses</a>, which are also known as BLACKPINK lenses. OLENS recently came out with a new lookbook for 2021 featuring BLACKPINK, their long-time muses and brand ambassadors, and they kindly sent me all the lenses in the collection to try. Super excited to share them with all of my BLINK friends! 🥰<br><br>
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Titled <b>Colorful Moments</b>, the lookbook showcases lenses that express the unique colors of BLACKPINK 🖤💗 <br><br>
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<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MXOi6QEys7I/YR5HTCkB6bI/AAAAAAAAKO0/DqpXWrT3wkwcLdaNnGPtczZGEsQoW0_fwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/5.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
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<h6>Lisa's Color — Spanish 1Day Circle Gray (<a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000437" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">10P</a> / <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000439" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">20P</a>)</h6>
<b>Classic is Forever.</b> For Lisa who shines with any concept or stage, OLENS chose the classic <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000439" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Spanish 1Day Circle Gray</a>. The Spanish Circle Gray are bluish gray lenses with a gray outer ring and a gold inner ring. These are the circle lens version of OLENS' <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000341" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Spanish Gray lenses</a>. The outer ring blends well with the original Spanish design, expressing a strong but soft look. With a graphic diameter of 13.3mm, the enlargment is quite natural even for circle lenses. The color and design is very chic, but the circle enlargement keeps the whole look soft, so it balances out. Very fitting for Lisa, who can go from fierce to cute to fierce again at the drop of a hat!<br><br>
<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EwTi8wG-2Vb38CObdzm-I6wjOnNBESWaTp8_kMAbz4HtSh_vPFfUQeiqVCEVksfribf8xdQ7VmmTHVpk_yhdqVcQ8yGvS_sLYfN1ssT7TvWzOoVRzlOkIaF7UIhceG4d2LFr_yS-m8Y/s0/olens-blackpink-jennie.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
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<h6>Jennie's Color — <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000595" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Scandi 1Day Gray</a></h6>
<b>Timeless Modernity.</b> For Jennie, who became a fashion icon around the world with her timeless and sophisticated style, OLENS chose the <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000595" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Scandi 1Day Gray</a>. Gray lenses with a gold inner ring, with a graphic diameter of 11.9mm. Compared to the Spanish line, Scandi lenses are a true gray when worn. I really like that because I'm not super fond of blue-gray lenses. It's been a while since I wore these, and once again I was surprised at just how different I look with them on! Style-wise, these are definitely 100% Jennie lenses. Very modern and chic, just like her. (Might wear these more often from now on, since another idol I bias has been wearing them a lot recently—TBZ's New!)<br><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_MvaM_KYxoo/YR4ySE6_3qI/AAAAAAAAKNs/suZgSc2rT4EFBmFSZ618W903ZHFcf8CIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-blackpink-rose.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-15qmfqCg1M4/YR5HTAua9KI/AAAAAAAAKO4/LlNzyb9N9wsy60jqXzWlnMBNn-q4MlRXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/7.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
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<h6>Rosé's Color — <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000596" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Scandi 1Day Olive</a></h6>
<b>Believe in Individuality.</b> For Rosé, with her unique beauty and unique color, OLENS chose the <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000596" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Scandi 1Day Olive</a>. Muted olive green lenses with a gold inner ring. Out of all the Scandi lenses, these are the most natural-looking. It also has the most muted color out of all the olive lenses I've tried from OLENS. I can see how they suit Rosé, since her personal color is soft/muted. It looks sooo good on her, especially with her blonde hair! The olive color gives her that dreamy, understated, elegant look.<br><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dPJYtyzZi4/YR4yRWRZMcI/AAAAAAAAKNk/-9ekZGkDYUgRWywGCnqY3fg9RoRhKfdRQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-blackpink-jisoo.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5jmVEuWUyFw/YR5HUc_D9TI/AAAAAAAAKPA/Gfzb62pNHyoOJw_Y-Z4E1Wx04OQW_yy-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/8.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
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<h6>Jisoo's Color — ViVi Ring 1Day Brown (<a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000536" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">10P</a> / <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000518" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">20P</a>)</h6>
<b>New Romanticism.</b> For Jisoo, whose no-frills natural beauty and charm draws people in, OLENS chose the <a href="https://olensglobal.com/shop/goods_view.php?id=0000000518" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Vivi Ring 1Day Brown</a>. One of OLENS' best-selling lenses. Creamy beige soft brown circle lenses with a clear outer ring. The outer ring isn't a solid line so it doesn't look too strong. Graphic diameter is 13.0mm, slightly smaller than Spanish Circle lenses. For Jisoo whose natural beauty makes her shine already, these lenses makes her eyes shine even more. They're actually known on SNS as Jisoo lenses because she made them super popular! I have an affinity for natural brown lenses, so I knew I'd like these the moment I saw them. The reason why I love lenses like these is because they give a very soft, romantic look. It goes well with my personal style, since I wear a lot of feminine and romantic style clothing. Definitely a new favorite of mine!<br><br>
As with all of OLENS' 1Day lenses, all of these lenses are made from Puscon (Phosphorylcholine), a highly biocompatible and hydrophilic material. It has higher water content than most lenses (48%), so even if my eyes get dry easily I'm able to wear these for a long period of time without any problems. Super comfortable like all the other OLENS 1Day lenses I've tried.<br><br>
<img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pmK1khGzV7o/YR5BZYUvKWI/AAAAAAAAKOs/EKOivuHtw2Eb5Q0hwwyiJ2nljJfx7vK1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/olens-blackpink.jpg" alt="OLENS x BLACKPINK Contact Lens Lookbook 2021 | chainyan.co"><br>
And that's it! I really liked all of the lenses in the collection, especially because the lenses they chose fit the personality of each member well. My favorites are definitely Jisoo's Vivi Ring Brown and Jennie's Scandi Gray!<br><br>
💌 Remember to use my code "<b>CHAINYAN</b>" when you purchase through <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">OLENS Global</a> for an additional 10% off! Free worldwide shipping on orders over $100. For those in the Philippines, OLENS products are also available on <a href="https://shope.ee/7zivgekgHj" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Shopee</a> (*´︶`*)♡</div><br>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: Product(s) sent to me by <a href="https://www.olensglobal.com/" target="_blank">OLENS Global</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Also, this post contains affiliate links. Clicking those links before you make a purchase means that Chainyan.co receives a small commission, which helps to support the blog. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331822986615614341.post-22309634064201690612021-07-25T17:59:00.010+08:002023-01-06T08:22:26.603+08:00review : Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel & Spot Cream<div align="justify"><img src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BHnVgTP0Wog/YRFBhXLXMcI/AAAAAAAAKM0/2jrlewtiBZ0GNfh7wC2uquyxMFWeJLZNQCLcBGAsYHQ/s0/benton%2Bgoodbye%2Bredness%2Bcentella%2Bgel%2Band%2Bspot%2Bcream%2Breview.jpg" alt="Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel & Spot Cream | chainyan.co"><br>
If you've been following this blog for a while, you might already know that one of my holy grail products is the Snail Bee High Content Essence from <a href="http://www.bentoncosmetics.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank"><b>Benton</b></a>. Super super super HG. I've used countless bottles of the stuff, and it continues to be part of my skincare routine. Because of this I've always wanted to try more of their products, and recently I got the chance to do just that as Benton sent me two products from their Centella Line to try out! Today I'll be reviewing the <b><a href="http://bentoncosmetics.com/product/goodbye-redness-centella-gel-100g/117/" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Goodbye Redness Centella Gel</a> and <a href="http://bentoncosmetics.com/product/goodbye-redness-centella-spot-cream-15g/131" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Spot Cream</a></b>* 🌱<br><br>
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Centella Asiatica, also known as tiger grass or cica, is a medicinal plant commonly used in traditional Chinese and ayurvedic medicine. Because of its hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, cica became a hot and trendy ingredient in Korean skincare in 2020. Even though it became super popular at the time, I haven't had the chance to try any cica products at all. These are my very first cica products! I'm grateful to Benton for sending them over for me to try.<br><br>
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<h6>Goodbye Redness Centella Gel</h6>
A gel-type moisturizer formulated with centella asiatica for soothing irritated, troubled, blemished skin. It contains more than 80% of fresh Korean centella asiatica, as well as other hydrating ingredients such as Chamaecyparis obtusa (hinoki) water, Houttuynia cordata extract, etc. It is alcohol-free, fragrance-free, pH-balanced, and dermatologically tested to be non-irritating. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-goodbye-redness-centella-gel" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>
I don't think there's much I can say about the Centella Gel, since it's a pretty straightforward product. Other than having cica in it though, there's not a lot of difference from most gel moisturizers out there. I like that it's alcohol and fragrance-free, and that it's made with great ingredients, but that's about it. It's hydrating, but it's SUPER LIGHT. Now that it's been raining non-stop the weather's become much colder. During the time I used the Centella Gel on its own I kept waking up with my cheeks and forehead feeling oilier than usual the next morning. My skin is oily-dehydrated, so if I wake up with oily skin it's because my skin has been producing more oil to make up for the lack of moisture. I solved this problem by mixing it with a drop of facial oil, so it's been working well for me now. I feel this would be much better for hot and humid days though. As for its calming and soothing effects, I can't really say I noticed anything special. I feel like I still need to use this for a couple more months to see substantial results, but overall it's a decent quality moisturizer.<br><br>
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<h6>Goodbye Redness Centella Spotcream</h6>
A spot care product that contains over 42% Centella Asiatica and 10% calamine. It helps soothe concerned areas intensively with the combination of centella asiatica, calamine, tea tree, and peppermint oil, leaving your skin clean and clear. Full ingredients list <a href="https://incidecoder.com/products/benton-goodbye-redness-centella-spot-cream" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>
As the last step of skincare, apply a suitable amount of this spot cream onto concerned areas, then softly pat until absorbed. Because it contains calamine, the cream is pink upon application, but it goes away as it's absorbed into the skin. I like applying a small amount on any areas with redness then lightly rubbing it in until fully absorbed. If I'm using it on a particularly red spot, I apply a second layer and just pat it on without rubbing it in. Kind of like how you would use a drying lotion. According to Benton, the Centella Spot Cream can also be used under makeup, but I prefer to use it only at night before I go to bed.<br><br>
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I probably already mentioned this in some of my previous reviews, but it usually takes me at least a month or two to determine whether or not a product is effective. In this case though, I was able to see results in the short time I used them. I've been using the two products together for around two weeks, and I got to see visible results a few days ago when I got a particularly angry-looking pimple on my cheekbone area. It was the type that's under the skin so I knew it was going to take a while before it went away, but surprisingly after just the third day it was significantly smaller. By the fifth day it had already flattened almost completely. I was so amazed! More than the Centella Gel though, I'm sure the Spot Cream did most of the heavy lifting.<br><br>
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<h6>FINAL THOUGHTS</h6>
Overall, I think both the Goodbye Redness Centella Gel and Spot Cream are pretty solid products. Though I have yet to see any visible results with the Centella Gel, I still think it's a good product for those with normal, combination, and sensitive skin. For oily skin, it depends on what your skin needs. For me, since I need a lot of hydration, this won't work unless I use a lot of hydrating layers beforehand. Right now it's not a good match for me, so it's still YMMV. Definitely not for dry skin. Since it's made with soothing ingredients, if your main concern is calming irritated skin or repairing the skin barrier, the Centella Gel would be good for that as well. And since it's a gel type, I suggest placing this in the fridge for the extra cooling effect.<br><br>
On the other hand, with the Centella Spot Cream, I saw results almost instantly! I still can't believe it. Hormonal breakouts usually take forever to go away for me, but with this it only took less than a week. If you're like me and gets a lot of hormonal acne, I recommend trying this out if you haven't yet. I'm a little sad that it comes in such a small tube, but I'll just have to make sure I have it on hand at all times!<br><br>
You can purchase the <b>Benton Goodbye Redness Centella Gel</b> and <b>Spot Cream</b> locally <a href="https://shope.ee/20Mmgliyum" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>. For overseas readers, you can find these items on Stylekorean <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-goodbye-redness-centella-gel-100ml/1545637448/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a> and <a href="https://www.stylekorean.com/shop/benton-good-bye-redness-centella-spot-cream-15ml/1603678583/tag/chainyan" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">here</a>.<br><br></div>
<div class="disc">DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by <a href="http://www.bentoncosmetics.com/" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Benton</a> for review, but the opinions expressed here are 100% my own. Financial compensation was not received for this post. Please see my full <a href="/p/disc.html" target="_blank">disclaimer</a> for more information.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0