2/09/2026

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Intensive Ampoule 95ml

This is a great value for money, scent-free moisturising serum not a treatment serum. It has a light creamy texture. A few drops are enough to cover the whole face, neck and décolletage. The product spreads easily and evenly, dries off quickly, and it doesn't leave any sticky or oily residue. My skin feels hydrated afterwards. I usually apply it underneath my normal moisturiser to give my skin an extra boost. Although I haven't used this bottle in full yet, I haven't seen any miraculous before-and-after effect. The pigmentation on my face is still there;  perhaps one needs to use several  bottles to see an improvement. 
 
The packaging and bottle design is elegant and luxurious. Despite what some of the wording on the packaging might make you believe, this isn't a bottle of pure (or 100%) Madagascar Centella (Centella Asiatica = Gotu Kola). It has some extract as one of the ingredients. The serum also has Ceramides, Phytosterols and Caprylic Triglyceride (ie, several plant-derived fatty acids) and Probiocica i.e. a Jeju-Island Windflower-derived lactobacillus. It sounds exotic, isn't it? Packaging is clear about the ingredients, but it doesn't mention the percentages used.    
 
The main downside is the dropper. It's too narrow and doesn't allow an easy and natural flow of the product out. I find this extremely annoying. Sometimes, I just pour the serum directly from the bottle. There is nothing wrong with the dropper itself. It's just that it's too narrow for the product viscosity. The dropper sucks the serum best when it's fully closed. If the bottle is a bit opened, suction isn't as good. 
 
Skin1004 is a certified cruelty-free Korean beauty brand, something I love. They don't support any politics or practices that hurt other humans or animals. It is still affordable. 

1/05/2026

FUWIND 100pc Plastic Floss Bobbins (3.5 x 3.8cm)

I use these bobbins  to store fine cords, ribbons, laces, floss thread and even yarn threads. I can fit in, depending on the thickness of the textile, up to two or two metres and a half. 

The plastic quality is OK, but they are good enough for me to save storage space in my drawers and storage boxes. Some of the Christmas ribbons bulky rolls fit nicely on these and save me tons of space. I would love to have different bobbin sizes to be included in the package to include longer lengths. 

Kmart 1 Drawer Wide Mesh Organiser

This light drawer is perfect for my office storage needs, but it can be used to organise a wardrobe or a kitchen cupboard as it's very roomy and you can put tons of stuff in it. 

 I have three of these stacked under my work desktop. I could have put a fourth one, but I have an Ikea square container of the same size on top, which I use as rubbish bin. The result is really neat and I have so much stuff put out of the freaking way. It makes the perfect under-desk unit because I can move this "unit" easily and I can put tons of stuff in it. I wish I could put castors to them, because it's perfect otherwise. You could use two of the Kmart small rectangular organised on top of this unit and compartmentalise the space better.   

The main downside is the rolling system, as the rails on which the baskets roll over are not shaped as well as they should and, sometimes, the baskets derail and get stuck, so I have to manually put them back on track. This isn't a big hassle at all, as this only happens sometimes, but it's a designer flaw and the baskets aren't that cheap. For the rest, the handles are very neat, but it would have been better if they protruded a bit so that usage is easier.   
 
USEFUL INFORMATION
Measurements: 15.8cm (H) x 34cm (W) x 38cm (D)
Maximum weight: Top layer 5kg, basket 5kg 
Materials: Iron with epoxy powder coating, wire and wood
Product weight: 1.16kg
 

Bosch Claw Hammer 225g / 8oz

 This is a cute sturdy but light good-quality claw hammer. Pocket size in a way, i.e. way smaller than most average hammers, which makes it easy to store and carry around. This stub is made of good quality materials and has a nice grip, perfect for people with small hands. It is perfect for jobs that don't need of much hammering strength. Said differently, I wouldn't use this t o mount big pieces of furniture for example, but for small jobs.   

Clairol Root Touch-Up Root Concealing Spray, Light Brown (100 ml)

A good temporary cover up that covers my greys before tinting and washes out completely with shampoo. The spray is very good and you can focus on specific hair areas. The spray produces some kind of fumes, so I would advise wearing a mask when spraying. It can also stain my skin, but I use a cotton bud infused in any oil to easily remove any stain. It can also stain clothing and furniture, so be mindful when applying. It is better priced than other brands and you get the same results.

Astonish Fast Action Fizz & Fresh Toilet Cleaner Tablets (Lemon Splash) (8pc)

I decided to try this after seeing excellent video reviews of the product. The fact that they are packaged in cardboard and foil is a big hit with me and my environmental concerns, as well as the lemon scent. The tablets re like an electrolyte effervescent tablet. They fizz a bit, but not as in the images shown on the online video reviews. Perhaps the kind of toilet and pipping system influences how much the product bubbles up; my toilet doesn't have much water floating in the bowl and that might be the reason. The fact is that the tablets are OK for what they do in a normal clean toilet, and they are way more expensive than the gel cleaner that I usually use. Perhaps the effect is really noticeable if the toilet bowl is really old and crappy, which isn't my case. I still prefer any traditional gel cleaner, so I won't purchase again. 

1/03/2026

AQUARIUS Bob Ross Happy Accidents Fun Box

I've never watched the Bob Ross's show, so I don't have any emotional attachment or nice memories associated to it. That being the case, I don't find the face of Bob Ross something appealing to have on a box or on anything. I love Aquarius boxes, though, because they are great to store my art supplies. This box was heavily discounted ( guess why?!!!!) so I bought it and then used a beautifully illustrated piece of rice paper as decoupage to cover the lid, so now I don't have to look at this guy's face any more. For the rest, this is a great storage box, made of sturdy tin, with a tucked-in handle.