AMW Reviews: Yuka 2-in-1 Nail Polish Remover Solution and Cotton

Happy Saturday!!!  January seems to pass by pretty quickly and seriously speaking, my tummy isn't getting any smaller!  I'm really having mixed feelings right now, I want to see Baby AMW ASAP but I love my baby bump and the way Baby kicks me at wee hours of the night!  

Before I go dramatic over my pregnancy, I will be sharing a review on a cute product which I recently tried from my November BDJ Box.

Yuka says ---

Acetone-free.  No cotton needed.  Non-drying ingredients.  Trendy & fashionable.  No Mess.  No Spills.  Handy and Easy to Use. 

Available in: Orange, Grape and Strawberry
Ingredients: Dimethyl Carbonate, Glycerin, VE, K-15, Pronopol, Perfume.


AMW says ---
Pros

• Super cute packaging!
• The product is indeed mess free.  
• Easy to tote along during travel!
• Acetone-free.
• 1 wipe can remove regular nail polish on 1 hand!
• Inexpensive.
• Scent is wonderful!  Doesn't have the strong acetone scent that could get irritating.
• If each sheet was maximized, the 1 x Yuka Nail Polish Remover Wipes can remove nail polish up to 17 times!
  

Cons

• Though the product is said to be acetone-free, it dries out my cuticle and leaves a dry feel.
• Not widely available.  Have to order online for now. (But according to commenter Jing, this is available at Watsons, let me know if you find them at Watsons too! Thanks)

Overall

I find this product gives the easiest way to remove polish anytime anywhere!  Can easily remove almost all types of nail polishes plus acrylic paint but leaves a white film on top of your nails with a bit of dryness.

Tips

• Keep in mind to close the container tight to keep the cotton from drying.
• Though it is easy to just grab as many sheets as we can for removal, 1 sheet can be maximized up to 5 fingernails!  I've used maximum of 2 sheets for 10 fingernails. 
• Store in cool, dry place.  Never in directly sunlight.  
• If you wear glitter polish or any hard-to-remove polish, leave the cotton on top of your nails for a couple of seconds before wiping it off.
• Proceed by applying cuticle oil or hand lotion immediately after nail polish removal to prevent cuticles and fingers from drying.

Will I repurchase?
Yes.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Nail polish enthusiasts who dislikes nail polish removal due to its messy nature!

Where to purchase and how much?
Available online on Facebook for Php68.00 (approx $1.70).  


Photos

Yuka Nail Polish Remover Wipes comes in 35 soaked sheets.

Each sheet is very thin thus you may grab at least 2 sheets in one go!

Remember my most recent nail art tutorial called Welcoming 2013 Nails?  As seen on the tutorial, I've used several polish shades plus the combination of acrylic paints and glitter polish!  Let's not forget the top coat!  

With 1 sheet of Yuka Nail Polish Remover Wipe, I was able to remove nail polish from my left hand!  The sheet did turned dry and almost ready to throw out on my 3rd nail, but because of this review, I tried to maximize the use of each sheet and so far, 5 is the maximum!

A closer look on all the colors that came off!  The only con that I mentioned is the appearance of white powdery substance on top of my nail and the dryness along the cuticles.

Would you go for conventional nail polish remover or a Nail Polish Remover Wipes like I did?

So far, this is a first for me to try pre-soaked nail polish remover wipes and the experience is quite good.  I am hoping to find more that has the same nice scent, same no-acetone ingredients without the dryness!  Any recommendations?

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Unboxing My First Ever BDJ Box

My first BDJ box is dedicated to YOU who loves to travel!  This box was handpicked for this Holiday season!  The products that we would love to take with us during travel.  

Personally, I have my own "stash of samples" for travel and I can't stress how it made my travel life comfortable!  That's the huge reason why I won the "smallest kikay kit" contest during our Tagaytay trip with fellow blogger friends (a.k.a. Team UBE).  So please, don't throw away those samples!  Even Mr. AMW is starting to enjoy these tiny samples as we definitely have more luggage space for SHOPPING! :D

Let's get back to my BDJ box! :)

The size of the box is a tad bit bigger than my hand, so the size is just right!  Not too big nor small and as soon as I opened up the box....

 

It felt like Christmas as the box was packed with full size and sample sizes from skincare, to proper hygiene, fragrance and a lot more!

 

An overview of BDJ's November Box

 

I know the overall photo could get a bit overwhelming so I've pictured the products separately sharing my thoughts on each!

2 sample tubes of Shiseido Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam 

1 x Shiseido Benefiance Wrinkle Resist24 Day Cream

Full Size 150ml of Cleansing Foam costs Php1,850.00 (approx $46.25)

For any samples of Shiseido skincare puts me back to my Hong Kong shopping days!  These tiny samples can last you 3-5 days and with the brand, you can definitely see results that's why these were selling hotcakes in Sasa and Bonjour shops in Hong Kong! 

 

2 sample bars of L'Occitane Extra Gentle Milk Soap  

Full Size 250g costs Php595.00 (approx $14.85)

I have never tried L'Occitane soaps so I'm quite excited with these 2 sample bars!  These are similar size to the hand soaps we get on hotels so a sample bar can last me at least a week!

Full Size 50ml Physiogel Hypo-allergenic Intensive Cream

Full Size costs Php517.00 (approx $12.92)

 Hubby grabbed this from me in an instant as he's been a loyal user of Physiogel.  He may have tried a lot of other brands but he goes back to Physiogel once in awhile as this brand works for his skin!  He put this inside his bag and told me he'll take this with him at work!  (great job Nikki!  I'm a good influence!)

 

1 Full Size Garnier Light Overnight Whitening Peeling Cream

2 samples of  Garnier Light Complete Whitening Cream

Garnier Light Complete Whitening Cream 50ml 

costs Php229.00 (approx $5.73)

Both the full size and sample sizes are sold in major supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.  Both products can last you long to be able to know if the product works for you or not!

 

Full Size Yuka Non-Acetone Wipes, 35sheets

Php68.00 (approx $1.70)

 I haven't heard or seen the brand before so it's nice to try something new for a change!  I've always been intrigued with non-acetone based nail polish remover!  The best part about this cute product is the non-drying factor plus no extra cotton is needed!  No mess, no spills!  Perfect for travel!  

 I will definitely post a review once I'm done trying this out!

 

2 pcs Nippon Cleansing Sponge

10-piece pack costs Php325.00 (approx $8.13)

I have used a lot of the Nippon Cleansing Sponges and I'm very happy with the quality.  I use these to wash my body, same sponge to deep clean my brushes and last but not the least, you can use this sponge for your face!

Sample tube of Dentiste Plus White Vitamin C and Xylitol

Full size costs Php395.00 (approx $9.88)

 This brand of toothpaste prides on having 14 kinds of premium natural extracts and works best in inhibiting bacteria growth!  One tiny tube can last you 2 days of morning and evening tooth-brushing!

At least, you get to test out the taste of the toothbrush before purchasing a full size!

1 sample size of Calvin Klein beauty Perfume

Full size bottle 100ml costs Php5,498.00 (approx $137.45)

 I find these tiny spritz sample scents are so handy especially during travel!  I used to just lug 1 scent for a week's travel and with these tiny samples?  I can use 7 different scents for 7 days without having problems at the airport!  (okay, that's a bit too much but you get the drift!)

1 x sample tube of L'Oreal Men Expert 

Hydra Energetic Multi Action 8 Cleanser

 Another tiny tube of skincare that Mr. AMW can take with him during travel.  This will last up to 2-3 days depending on how much you use or how big your man's face is!  :) 

Aside from all the full sized and sample sizes of products stated above, the BDJ box is filled with loads of coupons!  One coupon that made this box worth it is ----

Strip Upperlip Wax for Free

Since we're on the topic of Shiseido, there are 3 coupons for our Shiseido loyalists to use!

• 15% discount for purchases at least Php5,000 (regular items)
• Free quick facial for a minimum of Php2,000 purchase (regular items)
• Free product sample for any regular item purchase.

Too bad though as all these Shiseido coupons ends December 31, 2012.  I just don't have enough time to go out nowadays!

Aside from Shiseido coupons, there are also coupons for our tresses!  Azta Salon Gift Card that expires on March 31, 2013.  Inside details as follows ---

• Php1,000 off the price for INOA hair color services.  (I wish I could use this after I give birth on April!  This is my favorite hair color service!)
• Php2,000 off the price for L'Oreal X-tenso Moisturist Digital Perm and Rebonding Services. (Another great deal!  I've tried L"Oreal X-tenso service in the past and so far, my hair is still doing ok!)

Last but not the least, an extra coupon from L'Occitane!  Thank goodness this coupon expires January 31, 2013!

• 10% off for a minimum purchase of Php1,000. 

How do you like my December BDJ Box?  Have you subscribed from them?  Are you happy with your box?

So far, I am quite impressed with the number of products included in the box as there were indeed a lot of them for me and my loved ones to try!  Some of the samples I guess are just too small for me to gauge if the products work for me or not but the bigger sized and full sized samples made up for it! 

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