Review: CyLeina Organic Tomato Soap

I have been hearing good things about CyLeina Organic Soaps and have been considering of using one for a few weeks already. But since I do not know any reseller in our city, my only option is to order online which I have no time to do so (especially deposit money in the bank) due to work, "other work" and travel planned months ago. Additionally, I also wanted to order in bulk so as to save on shipping but I cannot do so as of the moment because I am running low on funds due to my recent activities.

Fortunately, my co-worker who is an ardent user of the product line decided to sell us some of the soaps she hoarded. I bought one tomato organic soap and one Black Pearl (review to follow), the line's best seller. I chose tomato over other soap variants because it says to help dry up pimples quickly as well as clean and minimize pores. I am not pimply but I do have large pores that often result to large blackhead if not addressed early on.

Unlike other organic soaps that cause stinging sensation during first use,CyLeina Organic tomato soap doesn't. It isn't bubbly but creates rich lather instead. The scent isn't even too strong but just enough to make you feel that you are indeed using an organic soap; sweet and yummy! :D

After using, my skin feels smooth and clean without making it dry or tight-feeling. It reduces oiliness thereby lessens the chances of developing annoying pimples. I’ve been using it for a week and I am now starting to see desirable results when it comes to my pores. But I have yet to see the effects of long-term use. This product has one downside however. It made my face dry but that is what facial moisturizers are for. :D

Will update this post when I see dramatic improvement on my pores.

Ingredients:
saponified oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, organic tomato extracts

Product description:
Contains rich tomato extract that is rich in AHA(Alpha Hydroxy Acids), peels dead skin cells and speeds up cell renewal. Great for drying acne.

Rate:

4/5


Pros:

• Contains natural ingredients like jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and organic tomato extracts
• Cleans and tightens pores
• Scent isn't too strong
• Skin feels refreshed after wash
• Dries up pimple quickly
• Comes in fun color

Cons::

• Dissolves quickly
• Limited resellers (in our area) thus the need to order online

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Tangee Lipstick Review

Tangee Lipstick Review

When's the last time you treated yourself to a new tube of lipstick? Many economists and social scientists have noticed a trend dating back to the Great Depression that during tough economic times, cosmetic sales tend to increase. The explanations for this noteworthy phenomenon range from insightful to outright fanciful, but generally it is believed women strapped for cash will splurge on a new shade for their lips rather than more expensive items like a new dress.

At almost $15 a tube, I wouldn't say Tangee is the cheapest lipstick around, but given the brand has been around for almost a century, its formula virtually unchanged during that time, I thought a vintage-loving gal like me should pick up a tube, regardless of the state of the economy.

Tangee's fame lies in its unusual color-changing characteristic, hence the motto "The Lipstick That Changes Color to Become Uniquely Your Own". In short, this vibrant orange gloss-like lipstick turns an elegant shade of red with a hint of purple within seconds of applying it to your lips.

How does this happen?
Well, the website Cosmetics and Skin explains how the synthetic dye eosindiscovered in the late nineteenth century was added to Tangee and other lipsticks of the early twentieth century to create a new type of "indelible" color, that is, color that cannot be rubbed of the lips easily.

The mechanism responsible for this attribute was fundamentally different from how other lipsticks colored the lips. Traditional lipsticks contained pigments are already present and active even before the product touches the skin. In the case of Tangee and other "indelible" lipsticks, the eosin dye reacts with your skin's proteins to create a vibrant reddish color with the slightest hint of purple.

Thus Tangee technically falls under the category of lip stain as opposed to true lipstick. (Incidentally eosin is still used for staining tissue samples in laboratories....)

A smear of Tangee lipstick on my hand produces this pleasant reddish shade

So how does it become "Uniquely Your Own"? I'm not sure it does. Some say it reacts to the temperature or pH of your skin, but I've yet to see a scientific explanation for either of those claims. I'm not sure given the nature of eosin how this reaction could produce a different color on different people, unless you take into account the different underlying skin tones.

The Review

Tangee Lipstick comes in a black tube with a thick gold band, containing 0.13 oz. (3.7 grams) of the product. The logo with its unmistakeable 1920s/1930s font is emblazoned in gold on one side of the tube. The tube itself is nestled in an attractive black box decorated with the telltale logo flanked on either side with orange blossoms and golden tendrils.

When you remove the lid, you instantly notice its sweet perfume smell, reminiscent of roses and fragrances of bygone days. This is one of my favorite aspects of Tangee lipstick, although I understand our preference for scents can be an intensely personal thing.

The light but vibrant, almost neon tangerine color of the unused product provided the inspiration for its name.

Tangee resembles a gloss or balm. A smooth translucent coat is created by the wax, oil, and lanolin, with the color itself resulting from a dye that stains the proteins on the surface of your skin.

It goes on clear and remains this way for a second or two. Suddenly its shade will transform.

On me it creates to a reddish-pinkish color. My camera refused to capture the shade accurately, but the picture above is a fairly good approximation.

Unlike those old color-changing rings and hypercolor shirts, Tangee is not a "mood" lipstick. It does not alter its hue based on how hot or cold I'm feeling, or whether I'm enjoying acidic or basic foods for a meal. From one day to the next its color has remained consistent.

Right now Tangee is my go-to lipstick because the color stays even when the gloss itself wears off, this being a wonderful feature of lip stains. Even rubbing my lips won't remove the color. For that I need a decent cold cream or a good exfoliation.

Source: A Brief History of Lipstick at Enjoy Your Style

You'll have to decide for yourself whether the price ($14.95) is reasonable. Browsing some old advertisements for Tangee, I discovered on page 51 of Volume 84 from the Druggist's Circular, (printed in 1940) that a tube of the original formula, called "natural Tangee lipstick", used to cost $0.89!

Tangee is among the earliest lipstick brand out there, dating back to the 1920s or 1930s. Although it disappeared from the market in the 60s, TheVermont Country Store acquired the rights to its name and unique formula, and currently they are the exclusive producers and distributors of the brand.

Want a tube of your own? Here's the link to buy Tangee lipstick at the Vermont Country Store. (And if you're wondering, I haven't been paid or compensated by the good folks at the Vermont Country Store for writing this review!)

Review: Koji accent eyelash curler

Most woman have classic eyelash curler in their personal/professional make-up bag…and many of us have found small problems in using it, and even Make-up Artists are getting big stress when using it on clients – as angle of hand is different and often very awkward. Probably most common problems are: pinching the skin, missing shorter or corner eyelashes.

I know from my experience that depends on your eye shape , you should buy matching shape of curler – flat, bigger, curved, wider etc. Due to different eye shape of my clients – I was  always stressed when used regular eyelash curler…my curler never had fits too all my clients… Also most curlers designed are to use on yourself – but when you want use on someone other – you may find the angle of tool and your hand becomes hard to use and awkward  - so I started looking for more comfy curlers.

Shu Uemura have mini lash curler called “S curler” (about 2cm wide) - £20.00

I recently ordered another ‘made in china’ tool – mini lash curler by Koji model nr 100 accent. Accent curler is specifically designed to curl hard to reach areas like the corner lashes, the short lashes. According to manufacture and seller – Metal curler coated is with an anti-metal allergy layer to prevent irritations (?!). Comes with a replacement silicon rubber pad. Replace rubber pad when worn out to prevent lash damage.

It looks very similar to model sold by Shu Uemura. the different is width – Koji is narrow 9,5 mm. Shu is about 1,5 cm wide. Sue have plastic protector on upper part.

My first try – Ups …I put it in to my eye! It works slightly different way to classic curlers.

Second try – I quickly found best technique and I managed to curl all my lashes. The key is to stick/put the top side (with engraved logo Koji) of your eyelid, close to the lash line, then gently squeeze your eyelashes between. Some of you may find this tool slightly too narrow – it’s only 9,5 mm. But I found if great for my extremely straight eyelashes – it’s catching even the shortest and all corner lashes (usually my classic curler have missed some). It’s also seems be better tool to use for my clients – better control, easier to hold and squeeze – no moving edges that could pinch the skin!

You can buy Koji at Ebay, seller & delivery from China – prices start from £4 incl. Delivery!

Photo on the left side – after using Koji. The right hand photo shows how straight are my eyelashes.

 

conclusion – tool is very easy to use, it just works different way than regular curlers.

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