A very good morning to everyone! :) I am in extreme good mood :) First of all, I am driving my new car, my son is getting used to go to school already, and my new skincare regime is awesome..So, how can I not be in superb mood :) YES! YES! After my Mary Kay disaster, I hope AmWay sustains in my life. Let's talk about skincare first before I move on to supplements.
Frankly, I started 2 weeks ago and counting. I am using YouthXtend Cleanser, Illuminating Radiance lotion & moisturizer cream, Skin Renewing Peel mask, new add on are Vit C + Wild Yam treatment, Scrub, and Sunblock SPF50+++. In my previous blog, when I am using 3-steps regime, skin already shows signs of improvement - such as the red spots have beginning to show signs of recovering/disappearing, pimple marks recover fast and pimples mature fast and recover well. Importantly, my redness under control. Many skincare I reviewed, either not working or even work, the redness still exists once I am under sun exposure or heat. Surprisingly, Artistry gives me longer calmness and radiance - even under sun/heat exposure. Mostly, I am greatly satisfied is on the red spots. Cause, is disappearing and skin is smoother with mask and scrub. No breakouts is an added bonus. What I am happy and satisfied than the other skincare I had tried is my skin shows signs of improvement day after day which keep me motivated and have faith in its' skincare. Plus, I believe it really gives me true hydration as skin not that oily anymore. My faith has brought me to the next level by trying its intensive treatment of Vit C + Wild Yam - cause me no breakout and I can see my skin is slightly more healthier and radiance with Vit C, it greatly helps on marks and recovery. As for scrub, so far cause me no severe damage like other scrub I have tested which gave me redness or burnt. Surprisingly, my skin is smoother, slough away dead cells and at the same time cause no damage :) Usually sunblock with SPF50+++ will give me oily outcome (Sulwhasoo is, so I have put it on hold...hehehe), yet another wonder by Artistry, amazingly & fantastically, it is NOT!! So I love it!! Basically, my skin is always radiance which is a wonder to me and oiliness + redness are at bay. Conclusion, skin is healthier and smoother with the right glow. I do not know how long will it lasts but I hope this will sustain in my life. We will see how it goes after 2 months :) I also put on hold on La Mer as its' sunblock dries my skin. Without using La Mer sunblock, Artistry just as comfy as cotton :)
All of the products I mentioned above blend and absorb well and fast into my skin. Leaving no sticky after-feel. The Illuminating Radiance series has a relaxing & calming fragrance which does not linger long. What I like about AmWay is once a member will get to buy the discounted price whereby Mary Kay is more on business minded. I need to purchase a certain amount to deserve a specific percentage discount - meaning the more I purchase, the higher the % is. But, Mary Kay gives no such result and faith to me. In other words, all my past skincare trial, either not working for me or even it did, it was not lasting. Many a times, I left home feeling great but it was not lasting, not durable in the heat/air condition. I do not know how to describe Artistry but please bear with me for another month or so, for my updates. If I sustain that long, meaning AmWay products really like many of the people I know told me its' products are of top qualities. Honestly speaking, it really gives me lasting radiance without redness and skin is indeed healthier day after day.
My detox program has ended yesterday. Consisting of fibre, bifidus & milk thistle. Bifidus yes but milk thistle will finish these few days as for fibre can last me a month. The detox program I meant was the combination of the 3, since 1 already finished and another is on its way finishing, I consider my detox has concluded :) I just need to finish off the fibre. I started the protein + Bio C program which was told both combine will give collagen. I chose Green tea flavour which is tasty. It serves as healthy drink for my breakfast as I am not a breakfast person. So far so good. I bought Kid's Vit C for my son and he is loving it too. :)
Sunday 21 July 2013
Wednesday 10 July 2013
Short Trip to Singapore
I am quite impressed with Sulwhasoo. I did not break out during my trip as usually I would have cystic acnes or pimples appearing on chin or face. I suppose dehydrated. Since, Sulwhasoo promised of balance skin hydration and oil, it somehow delivers and protects my skin from harmful. Hence, I did not breakout and thus, skin was well hydrated throughout my trip. Even under sun and sweat during my USS fun. From photos taken, I can see that my skin is glowing healthily minus the redness. So, Sulwhasoo is definately a keep for me.
Just before my trip, I met up a friend of mine who is into Amway. Needless to say, I bought basic skincare from her and some detox health care. Moving on to skincare, I bought YouthXtend cleanser - I like it as it is not creamy type. Skin feels clean and refresh minus creamy or a veil of protection as creamy cleanser usually does. But, it does not strip away moisture neither tight, Skin Illuminating Lotion (Toner) - Is fragrance water toner. It contains pearl ingredient. My skin absorbs. Not very sure of its purpose but I suppose like any others, it is a prep for better absorption of moisturizer, Skin Illuminating Cream (Hydration Moisturizer) - Also contains pearl ingredient that supposes to give skin radiance. Initially, I use Amway on the evening. So, I do not feel any negative result. I do not suffer any breakout and it is neither oily. Once, I was in a rush, I used it in the morning along with La Mer sunblock, (in my previous blog, I mentioned that La Mer sunblock is quite dry) thus, I feel Artistry (Amway Skincare Line mentioned above) not hydrating enough for me. Once, I tried as night regime, skin is radiant and no breakout as well. Since, I do not see any specialty out of it, mostly I will keep at as evening regime and on and off rushy regime :) If I am running late..I bought Renewing Peel - do as mask - pump 8 pumps and spread over face for 8 minutes before washing off. Do twice in a week (3 days interval) for 6 weeks then rest 4 weeks. If satisfied, can re-do this treatment program. I was told it helps on shrinking pores and eliminating sensitivity of skin as well as deep cleansed. Additionally, remove dead skin cells and boost new skin cells - Hence, skin appears radiantly healthy. I started last night for my first time, is easy to use and when wash off, it leaves behind a protection veil feel. I do not suffer any breakout but skin does abit glowing the next morning. Will blog further when I complete this treatment.
Latest luxury I spent on my trip was buying La Mer Rescue Set - Eye cream, Lip Balm, Steel Chrome spatula, Classic Creme D' La Mer, The Concentrate Serum...Cost me a bomb SGD676.00. I also bought along Infusion Hydrating - cost SGD143.00, some kind of a booster, prep for better absorption of Creme D' La Mer. I used La Mer set as night regime starting last night, so I cannot judge too much yet but in the mean time, no breakout yet. The Infusion is easily absorb. As for the Concentrate Serum, it is not the typical serum. The texture is opaque white gluey. Yes, exactly like our school days glue that need the same spatula to scoop. For La Mer, it has built in spatula. So far, not oily and my skin absorb well. Will blog more after sometimes of using.
Just before my trip, I met up a friend of mine who is into Amway. Needless to say, I bought basic skincare from her and some detox health care. Moving on to skincare, I bought YouthXtend cleanser - I like it as it is not creamy type. Skin feels clean and refresh minus creamy or a veil of protection as creamy cleanser usually does. But, it does not strip away moisture neither tight, Skin Illuminating Lotion (Toner) - Is fragrance water toner. It contains pearl ingredient. My skin absorbs. Not very sure of its purpose but I suppose like any others, it is a prep for better absorption of moisturizer, Skin Illuminating Cream (Hydration Moisturizer) - Also contains pearl ingredient that supposes to give skin radiance. Initially, I use Amway on the evening. So, I do not feel any negative result. I do not suffer any breakout and it is neither oily. Once, I was in a rush, I used it in the morning along with La Mer sunblock, (in my previous blog, I mentioned that La Mer sunblock is quite dry) thus, I feel Artistry (Amway Skincare Line mentioned above) not hydrating enough for me. Once, I tried as night regime, skin is radiant and no breakout as well. Since, I do not see any specialty out of it, mostly I will keep at as evening regime and on and off rushy regime :) If I am running late..I bought Renewing Peel - do as mask - pump 8 pumps and spread over face for 8 minutes before washing off. Do twice in a week (3 days interval) for 6 weeks then rest 4 weeks. If satisfied, can re-do this treatment program. I was told it helps on shrinking pores and eliminating sensitivity of skin as well as deep cleansed. Additionally, remove dead skin cells and boost new skin cells - Hence, skin appears radiantly healthy. I started last night for my first time, is easy to use and when wash off, it leaves behind a protection veil feel. I do not suffer any breakout but skin does abit glowing the next morning. Will blog further when I complete this treatment.
Latest luxury I spent on my trip was buying La Mer Rescue Set - Eye cream, Lip Balm, Steel Chrome spatula, Classic Creme D' La Mer, The Concentrate Serum...Cost me a bomb SGD676.00. I also bought along Infusion Hydrating - cost SGD143.00, some kind of a booster, prep for better absorption of Creme D' La Mer. I used La Mer set as night regime starting last night, so I cannot judge too much yet but in the mean time, no breakout yet. The Infusion is easily absorb. As for the Concentrate Serum, it is not the typical serum. The texture is opaque white gluey. Yes, exactly like our school days glue that need the same spatula to scoop. For La Mer, it has built in spatula. So far, not oily and my skin absorb well. Will blog more after sometimes of using.
Wednesday 3 July 2013
Personal Testimonial on Sulwhasoo & La Mer Skincare
Good morning everyone!! :) Right now, over my side is rainy and cloudy with cool breeze. A good environment to pen down my Skincare-holic experience. LOL! I have been using Sulwhasoo for a month now. I do not have breakouts encounter and the following products are my current skincare regimen for day & night.
First Care Activating Serum
Quite a unique product. The texture is gel liquid type and is in brown color. I use this right after my shower, pump 2 pumps and rub against my palms before wrapping my face with patting method. Easily absorb and suppose to give easy absorption for subsequent skincare application. I never try without this serum so I am not sure if without this serum, subsequent application will be sticky on the surface with unlikely full absorption or effect will not be so good. As this serum supposes to enhance the subsequent skincare power and allow skin to drink it up and VOILA! healthier skin will be produced :)
Essential Balancing Water
Is transparent water. Slightly thicker texture than water. In-between gel & water type. Pour out around RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. After awhile can feel skin drinks everything up. Excess can apply on neck. To avoid sticky, is best to be patience to keep patting for skin to absorb.
Essential Balancing Emulsion
Is typical emulsion texture. White watery creamy. Pour out in-between RM0.10 - RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. When fully absorb, will not leave oily/sticky residue after feel.
My skin is slight pinkish and sensitive, therefore, I always use patting instead of spreading to avoid trigger my skin to more redness. From instruction, both water and emulsion suppose to spread from inner to outer. So you can choose which way you want to apply. As my way, I can see effect so, I think both ways are just fine. Occasionally, I pour too much, I will use spread method cum pat as I will not feel pulling or dragging my skin too much. Above products have light herbal smell which is fine for me. I am a sinusitis person and the smell does not trigger my sensitive nose.
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Since am a pimple prone skin if use wrongly, I dare not apply this too much after emulsion. I started off only at night. Dab with ring finger into the pot - around pea size to RM0.10. I used to dot on my cheeks then T-zone area before lightly spread inner to outer and patting method for fully absorption without sticky-ness. Now I warm it between my middle and ring fingers of both hands and spread inner to outer then followed by patting. For the past week, I started to use this during day & night. Because, I feel dry and tight during the day. So far so good on my skin. It is slightly yellow light cream texture with strong ginseng smell.
Clarifying Mask
This product is quite a popular product in Sulwhasoo. I love it as well and I find it a good one too. Recommended twice per week but I only do it once a week for the past 3 weeks. Spread evenly on whole face, avoid eye and lip area and also hair line. Not to apply too thick just moderately sufficient to cover skin. When dries just peel it off from top to bottom. Easy removing without leaving any residue behind. Skin is indeed refreshed and clarified. After shower, will apply First Care Activating Serum, Essential Balancing Water, Essential Balancing Emulsion before applying mask. So, during removal will not hurt skin too much. After removal, re-apply skincare steps for night regimen. The texture and color is exactly like the First Care just that it is more sticky.
With above products and regimen, I do not have breakout so far. Skin is less oily so I suppose it does what it says. During my facial visit, the therapist said my skin water & oil have blended well now as skin no longer flaky dry. Is smoother and soft now. Less blackheads too. Pores have been improved as well. During 2 facials visits, I ended up with pimples popping but surprisingly, the recovery state is fast and without inflammed. Needless to say, leave no scar behind. If were for last time, took ages to recover and the scar took months to disappear. This is like by a week all is clear :)
AVOID USING THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE A PIMPLE PRONE SKIN
Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Lucky, I was given this 2 sample sachets. First time I use, the next day appeared 2 cystic acne on my chin with inflame redness. Without doing anything, I just continue my usual regimen as stated above, by 1 week subside alot and best of all the cystic turned to pus and after 2nd week already recover and now leaving small dot of scar which is on the way to recovery. Phew! So this is a big no-no product to purchase for me. Was told too rich for the skin like mine. So, is best to keep to basic skincare.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting Serum
I bought this and it does not work out too well for me as after using, few days later will pop pimples. Hence, I have stopped using now. Will try to finish it slowly but not on daily basis.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting UV Protection Cream
Likewise, I do not really like this as well as I find my skin oily not long later. I stopped using this about the same time as Hydro-aid serum so I am not sure whether this product will cause breakout or not.
One can consider La Mer Sunblock, which is what I am using currently. It is water white texture therefore, need to shake the bottle well before squeezing around RM0.50 size - for face and neck. Been using this sunblock for the past 4 days, so far so good with no breakouts. Surprisingly, I realize after using this sunblock, skin is not oily and can last whole day without shiny look. Making my skin matte. I am wondering is it has to do with my recent dry-ness during the day as I start using Ginseng cream during the day now. This sunblock easily absorb leaving skin matte without oily after feel. Light scented. So many Sunblock I used over the years, this is by far the best sunblock I ever use.
Therefore, I plan to check out La Mer Skincare in Singapore this weekend for my holiday trip. :) From reviews, La Mer has not promising raves comparatively to Sulwhasoo. Sulwhasoo is by far the best skincare I ever tested and tried. The result and outcome are totally different than previous skincare brands I blogged about. Is amazing! Hence, I will top up my Sulwhasoo stocks while in Singapore if have better deal sets or price there.
First Care Activating Serum
Quite a unique product. The texture is gel liquid type and is in brown color. I use this right after my shower, pump 2 pumps and rub against my palms before wrapping my face with patting method. Easily absorb and suppose to give easy absorption for subsequent skincare application. I never try without this serum so I am not sure if without this serum, subsequent application will be sticky on the surface with unlikely full absorption or effect will not be so good. As this serum supposes to enhance the subsequent skincare power and allow skin to drink it up and VOILA! healthier skin will be produced :)
Essential Balancing Water
Is transparent water. Slightly thicker texture than water. In-between gel & water type. Pour out around RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. After awhile can feel skin drinks everything up. Excess can apply on neck. To avoid sticky, is best to be patience to keep patting for skin to absorb.
Essential Balancing Emulsion
Is typical emulsion texture. White watery creamy. Pour out in-between RM0.10 - RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. When fully absorb, will not leave oily/sticky residue after feel.
My skin is slight pinkish and sensitive, therefore, I always use patting instead of spreading to avoid trigger my skin to more redness. From instruction, both water and emulsion suppose to spread from inner to outer. So you can choose which way you want to apply. As my way, I can see effect so, I think both ways are just fine. Occasionally, I pour too much, I will use spread method cum pat as I will not feel pulling or dragging my skin too much. Above products have light herbal smell which is fine for me. I am a sinusitis person and the smell does not trigger my sensitive nose.
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Since am a pimple prone skin if use wrongly, I dare not apply this too much after emulsion. I started off only at night. Dab with ring finger into the pot - around pea size to RM0.10. I used to dot on my cheeks then T-zone area before lightly spread inner to outer and patting method for fully absorption without sticky-ness. Now I warm it between my middle and ring fingers of both hands and spread inner to outer then followed by patting. For the past week, I started to use this during day & night. Because, I feel dry and tight during the day. So far so good on my skin. It is slightly yellow light cream texture with strong ginseng smell.
Clarifying Mask
This product is quite a popular product in Sulwhasoo. I love it as well and I find it a good one too. Recommended twice per week but I only do it once a week for the past 3 weeks. Spread evenly on whole face, avoid eye and lip area and also hair line. Not to apply too thick just moderately sufficient to cover skin. When dries just peel it off from top to bottom. Easy removing without leaving any residue behind. Skin is indeed refreshed and clarified. After shower, will apply First Care Activating Serum, Essential Balancing Water, Essential Balancing Emulsion before applying mask. So, during removal will not hurt skin too much. After removal, re-apply skincare steps for night regimen. The texture and color is exactly like the First Care just that it is more sticky.
With above products and regimen, I do not have breakout so far. Skin is less oily so I suppose it does what it says. During my facial visit, the therapist said my skin water & oil have blended well now as skin no longer flaky dry. Is smoother and soft now. Less blackheads too. Pores have been improved as well. During 2 facials visits, I ended up with pimples popping but surprisingly, the recovery state is fast and without inflammed. Needless to say, leave no scar behind. If were for last time, took ages to recover and the scar took months to disappear. This is like by a week all is clear :)
AVOID USING THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE A PIMPLE PRONE SKIN
Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Lucky, I was given this 2 sample sachets. First time I use, the next day appeared 2 cystic acne on my chin with inflame redness. Without doing anything, I just continue my usual regimen as stated above, by 1 week subside alot and best of all the cystic turned to pus and after 2nd week already recover and now leaving small dot of scar which is on the way to recovery. Phew! So this is a big no-no product to purchase for me. Was told too rich for the skin like mine. So, is best to keep to basic skincare.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting Serum
I bought this and it does not work out too well for me as after using, few days later will pop pimples. Hence, I have stopped using now. Will try to finish it slowly but not on daily basis.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting UV Protection Cream
Likewise, I do not really like this as well as I find my skin oily not long later. I stopped using this about the same time as Hydro-aid serum so I am not sure whether this product will cause breakout or not.
One can consider La Mer Sunblock, which is what I am using currently. It is water white texture therefore, need to shake the bottle well before squeezing around RM0.50 size - for face and neck. Been using this sunblock for the past 4 days, so far so good with no breakouts. Surprisingly, I realize after using this sunblock, skin is not oily and can last whole day without shiny look. Making my skin matte. I am wondering is it has to do with my recent dry-ness during the day as I start using Ginseng cream during the day now. This sunblock easily absorb leaving skin matte without oily after feel. Light scented. So many Sunblock I used over the years, this is by far the best sunblock I ever use.
Therefore, I plan to check out La Mer Skincare in Singapore this weekend for my holiday trip. :) From reviews, La Mer has not promising raves comparatively to Sulwhasoo. Sulwhasoo is by far the best skincare I ever tested and tried. The result and outcome are totally different than previous skincare brands I blogged about. Is amazing! Hence, I will top up my Sulwhasoo stocks while in Singapore if have better deal sets or price there.
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