Qoo Review - Karadium VS Peripera Peris Lip Crayons

Karadium Review from Natbuea

Please refer to the short review for the Peripera Peris Lip Crayons in this post. 

 The delivery from Natbuea took a while by normal post.

 Purchase Date: 17th Jan 2015
Delivery Date: 22nd Jan 2015
Timeliness: 2.5 out of 5 

Remarks: The packages are extremely carefully bubble wrapped in many layers and come in large plastic bags - and I think they are shipped overseas. The lip crayons come in plastic packages. 

My thoughts: 
Worth the purchase will order again if there is another time sale. I ordered lilac pink and apple green. Having compared the shades and packaging from Peripera Peris, I will NOT order from Peripera Peris again due to higher costs and hygiene concerns (they are not in plastic packing).

The similar shades from Natbuea are $1.50 cheaper than Peripera Peris during the time sale at Qoo approximately 2 weeks ago.

I purposely ordered similar shades because I wanted to compare and see if they are indeed the same since these companies seem to get their sources from the same manufacturer.

Lo and behold, the shades from Karadium are  darker and more natural than Peripera. In fact, they are plastic wrapped - a testimony that they are unused and thus more insulated against environmental contamination. After another check with John Little, I am certain that ALL Peripera  cosmetic products are NOT plastic wrapped. Ironic isn't it? Well, I mean isn't this a given practice for all cosmetic products?!

Why Lip Crayons and not Lip Balm?

Nonetheless, in case you are wondering what is the craze on Lip Crayons about?

Lip Crayons are very similar to Lip Balm, except that they come in more intense color and less resistant to fading.

Lip Crayons are also moisturizing but retain the color much better than Lip Balm. However, they are approximately 2.5 times more expensive than mass market Lip Balms from Nivea. Nonetheless, Lip Crayons are still much cheaper than traditional Lip Sticks which cake and dry up lips. Hence, in short Lip Crayons fall somewhere in between Lip Balms and Lip Sticks.

Usage recommendation for Lip Crayons

I would recommend the following routine for long lasting lip color:

First, stain your lips with Lip Tint.
Secondly, Layer on the Lip Crayon.
Lastly, apply your Lip Balm to lock in the moisture!

:)

Qoo Review - Luxe and Lush China Glaze from BeautyParadisekk

Luxe and Lush China Glaze from BeautyParadisekk

 The delivery from BeautyParadisekk took a while by normal post.

Purchase Date: 22nd Dec 2014
Delivery Date: 29th Dec 2014
Timeliness: 2.5 out of 5

Remarks: The packages are extremely carefully bubble wrapped in many layers.

My thoughts:
Worth the purchase at $6.40, will order again. Homeowners can use such product to coat surfaces in DIY home projects.

Image from raelyndawnmakeupartistry

Luxe and Lush China Glaze from the Hunger Games Collection comes in opalescent pink, blue, gold, silver and copper leafing flakes suspended clear base. These add a gorgeous jewel-like effect to any nail polish or home DIY projects.

Once applied, the thickish polish packs on irregularly-shaped, iridescent flakes which glitters in the sunlight. One thin coat already distributes a good amount of the flakes. You can use it over existing polish or colored surfaces.

Images from beautezine

Qoo Review - COUPLE/ TWIN/ FAMILY UMBRELLA with Extra Large Canopy Coverage and UV Protection/Twin Umbrella from SLU SHOP

COUPLE/ TWIN/ FAMILY UMBRELLA with Extra Large Canopy Coverage and UV Protection/Twin Umbrella from SLU SHOP

The delivery from SLU SHOP took a while by normal post.

Purchase Date: 23rd Dec 2014

Delivery Date: 30th Dec 2014

Timeliness: 3 out of 5

Remarks: The umbrella comes in clear plastic bag.

My thoughts:

Worth the purchase at $18 since although the built is fairly sturdy, the canopy is really big enough for both myself and my partner. Hence, it can adequately shield us from the sun and rain. However, I am not sure whether it can withstand strong windy, thunderous-kinda of rain though.

I will be ordering another one as a gift very soon! 

Qoo Review - Water-resistant Bag Protector and Umbrella Wet Bag from Buttercup Store

Water-resistant Bag Protector and Umbrella Wet Bag Review from Buttercup Store

The final delivery from Buttercup Store took a while since there is a missed delivery which is a few days after I placed the order.  

 Purchase Date: 23rd Dec 2014

Delivery Date: 30th Dec 2014

Timeliness: 3 out of 5

Remarks: The re-delivery took a while

All the packages are wrapped up in plastic. The water resistant bag protector covers up my Kate Spade bag snugly.

My 3 fold Umbrella is able to fit into the Umbrella Wet Bag. Also, the Umbrella Wet Bag is indeed big enough for the water bottle and can contain any spills from the water bottle.

Quality: 3.5 out of 5

Remarks:  The material used for the bag protector could have been thicker. The Umbrella Wet Bag material is thick and seems durable.

At least I do not have to carry ugly fuly plastic bags for my wet umbrellas or to cover my bag when it is raining heavily. :)

Qoo Review - Abalone and Coach Key Chain from YuYu

Traditional Braised South Africa Abalone (10 Heads) 古早味红烧南非鲍鱼（10头）& Coach Key Chain Review from YuYu

The delivery from YuYu is extremely prompt and they took the trouble to call to arrange a delivery time and were very polite. 

Purchase Date: 22nd Dec 2014 morning
Delivery Date: 23rd Dec 2014 evening (a day later!)
Timeliness: 5 out of 5
Remarks: Call prior delivery

All the packages are carefully bubble wrapped and there are no dents found on the Abalone Cans. The expiry dates of the Abalone is 2017 and indeed the net drained weight is 160 grams. As promised, YuYu gave a cute calendar as a gift.  The Coach Key Chains look authentic enough but then again, I realised they look different from the one presented in the sales page. **

Presentation: Well bubble wrapped, no dents to the Abalone Cans and Coach Boxes
Note: The Coach design given is different from the ones presented in the website

** YuYu replied that I should mail the Key Chains back to them and they will reimburse the postage fees. However, they have yet to reply whether if the original design on their website is out of stock.

Qoo Review - Peripera Peris Review from hanamart

Qoo Review -  Peripera Peris Review from Hanamart

 The delivery from Hanamart took a while by normal post.

 Purchase Date: 1st Jan 2015
Delivery Date: 8th Jan 2015
Timeliness: 2.5 out of 5 

Remarks: The packages are extremely carefully bubble wrapped in many layers and come in boxes. However, I noted that the lip crayons and neon glow stick is not wrapped up in plastic. I wonder if thats the standard korean practice. However, they appear new and unused.

My thoughts: 
Worth the purchase will order again. I ordered no 3 - mint and no 4 - fruity love for the Crayons. I have used similar colors for other Onl brand so they are good substitute. However, Neon glow stick no 2 is too "orange" looking for me. Will order no 1 next time.