As promised, there you go my personal solution for acne prone and redness with visible pores skin.
Day
I always start off my day with Lancome Foam cleanser in the morning. Pat dry with face towel instead of all in 1 towel or body towel. Best to keep bacteria or germ at bay. Use warm or room temperature water instead of hot/icy cold. Next, apply Lancome Hydra Zen Moisture Aqua Gel toner by hand. Followed by, Lancome Vissionnaire Skin Perfector serum then Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-Gel moisturizer. Last but not least, Sunblock. I always favoured Eminence tropical sunblock and H2O Plus CC cream SPF30+++. Then you are good to go already :) Alternatively, if you like a more mattify skin, can dust over loose powder to set your skin. I always favoured Clarins Loose Powder because it matches my skin tone well and it also sebum absorbing well very matching and suitable to my needs. The pearlecent makes skin glowing. Looks Au Naturel.
Night
Use Lancome cleansing milk fluid on dry skin. Tissue off then rinse and wash with Lancome Foam cleanser. Pat dry with face towel. Use warm or room temperature water. Follow the same steps as above, only to add in eye cream/gel after serum before moisturizer. If you favour to use eye care in the morning, also use it after serum before moisturizer. Then you are off to bed with a good night sleep :) I do not have specific eye care that I am addicted to, besides over the years, I find The Body Shop Nutriganics Eye Cream is best for me. Since started using, I do not encounter tired and dry eye area anymore.
Fast and simple steps to keep your skin fresh and clean.
You can learn more on all products mentioned on my blog page.
Additional Treatment
Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub is a must have for large pores skin. I always use this after my cleanser on alternate days in the evening. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Scrub on once weekly basis (when using this, do not use Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub), to keep pimples causing at bay. Apply a layer of Shiseido Purifying Mask or Innisfree Pore Clearing Mask (both are mud mask), leave it on for 5 mins (Shiseido)/ 10 mins (Innisfree) before washing off. For more intense pampering, you can put moisture mask - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sheetmask or The Body Shop Vitamin E wash off moisture mask. Sheetmask, leave on for 15 mins before removing and blend the remaining essence to be fully absorbed into skin and apply moisturizer. Wash Off, leave on for 10-15mins then tissue off before wash with water (the Vit E mask is abit oily from Vit E oil). After that, apply your usual Night regime. Note: Moisture/Hydration mask can be done on daily basis even without purifying mask or scrub (since both cannot be done on daily basis). After Neutrogena daily scrub also good to have mask of any kind as long as can be done on daily basis. You will reap with good plump hydrating skin. Hydrated skin will keep problematic away.
Consume Help
I strongly detest to have oral medication to help on pimples or skin appearance. Is very unhealthy. If you do need to opt for such way, please seek professional consultation such as dermatologist. As for my personal health way is to take GNC 10x Probiotic. I got myself into this for almost half a year now, the reason behind was pediatric advised me to give my son probiotic to keep good bacteria inside to fight off bad bacteria to avoid falling into sickness too frequent. Because there was one period of time where my son always had diarrhea and also flu and cough. For child, can take Gainbac Probiotic on any pharmacies.
Back to my blog, GNC 10x probiotic to be taken daily in the morning on empty stomach 30 mins before breakfast. One pill Once a day. Over times, I realized my skin is alot better and have less congestion. Not long ago, I came across an article also recommend people to take probiotic to help to achieve better skin.
Please remember transformation does not come over night. Be consistent for weeks or months. You will be fruitful when the time comes and you will learn to cherish more and your happiness will be your motivation to keep going on healthy diet and proper skincare for your skin.
Hope this help and enjoy trying out my ways :) Good Luck!
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Sunday 7 September 2014
Lancome UV BB Complete SPF50 VS H2O Plus CC SPF30
In hot and humid country where I am in, the highest SPF is recommended if outdoor too much. But it does not really work that way. I have to ask permission from my skin though :) With my fantastic result from Lancome skincare, well, not very satisfying on its' UV though. Although, I do not have break out by using its' UV Expert XL-Shield™ BB Complete Shield – Correct – Unify SPF50 PA++++ , there are 2 things which I do not like. First, skin is overly shiny even though I keep tissue off thinking it is sebum secretion but the truth it is not. Second, cause me blackhead. Must be too heavy for my large pores cum combi skin. The only thing I like of it is, it is BB complete which means give me better appearance. Cost RM175/tube.
As for FACE OASIS CC CREAM BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 PA+++ , is superb for my skin. SPF not heavy plus it is oil-free. So, I highly recommend this to combi to oily skin people. I do not have much to cover except sunburn (redness when under sun exposure/dehydrate), to be in the safe hand, I opt to use tinted UV. It is a very lightweight formula which does not clog pores. Pores are breathable. Non shiny skin effect. Matte outcome. Cost RM110/pump tube.
Both give good protection against UV as I do not sunburn easily. With my latest regime, I am sure it helps in a way too. Always go for suitable skincare to achieve flawless and resilient skin. Whatever color on top, remember to cleanse it well before bed with suitable cleanser. Skin will improve day after day. Next, I will blog down tips on skincare regimen to achieve smooth skin.
Stay Tune! :)
Review on Lancome Skincare - Hydra Zen, Visionnaire
Good Day to all lovelies!!
It's been awhile since I last blog on beauty products, I have been testing out Lancome skincare for a month now. My previous experience with France brands were not satisfying (L'occitane & Clarins). Both break me out, especially L'occitane. Both need not help on my dehydration redness too. When testing out Lancome, my skin is alot more stable than before - much more hydrated and only menses pimple occur when the cycle comes which resulted only 1-2.
Lancome Alcohol Free Toner I got this as free gift. Come in travel size blue transparent bottle. Water with refreshing smell. Application - wipe with cotton day & night on cleansed skin. A good toner for sensitive skin as it is mild and conditioned skin well. I do not see any effect after a bottle use neither any cons as well. No speciality apart a typical toner.
Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturizing Aqua Gel I got this as free gift. Come in travel size pinkish transparent bottle. As the name itself, indeed a unique type of toner. My first experience with gel type toner. The gel is transparent with lightly flower smell. Application - direct on palm, spread around the face after blend with both palms and lightly pat to absorb. Easily absorb without greasiness. Zen means calming plus the hydration, well really combat stress skin very effectively. I highly recommend to stress or dehydrated and redness skin people to try this range out. Skin instantly moisturized. Will definitely re-purchase.
Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-gel Moisturizer Bought this for RM200.00 per glass jar. Opaque with pink cap. A good type of moisturizer for day & night specifically for combi-oily skin. Neither rich nor too light texture. Application - usually I will warm in between my middle and ring fingers before pressing on cheeks, forehead, nose then chin. Spread/blend from inner to outer after that. Start from chin and slowly up (this way will give skin firming and better absorption for our pores). Finish it with lightly pressing. No oiliness or greasiness. Fully absorb. Leave skin moisture plump. With lightly flower scented, well make my day :) The gel cream is in white color. I do not feel any dehydration occur during my 1 month trial, so it is a good moisturizer for air-conditioned skin even at night.
Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector - Wrinkles, Pores, Evenness Bought this for RM200++ (sorry, I can't remember) Ocean Bluish plastic pump bottle. White emulsion type. Application - 1 pump for full face. Warm in between fingers and spread all over face even eye areas. Lightly pat for better absorption. Day & night after toner before moisturizer. I came across a review mentioned it contained silicon and can cause congestion and break out for unstable skin. So far, I have neither of those happen. So, I do not know how true that claimed was but mostly depend on individual skin. On the contrary, my skin responds to it extremely well. Very positive result. Only after a day used, I can see visible result on my large pores became tighten. Needless to say, after a month, it kind of stays that way - my large pores seem smaller now. No muscle on our face skin, that is why pores become large cannot shrink. But this outstanding serum can help on tightening and firming of skin. It claims to combat on 3 things (Wrinkle, Pore and Evenness), I can confirm it really works on 2/3. Besides positive result on my pores, my skin is smooth with no more uneven tone. I used to have red dots on my cheeks, but now totally disappear. As for wrinkle, well I am in my early 30's and I do not have any visible wrinkle that I am aware of so I cannot tell whether it really works on that. I can never use serum, regardless, of any brands. Will break me out. But it does not happen with this plus it helps to boost my skin condition. Another finding is it helps to clear impurities inside the pores. I can feel my skin is clean and light. If I have a congested area, takes 3 days to heal - 1st day slightly pain and bump appear, 2nd day pain is intense but by noon come, disappear followed by pus appearing without any inflammation and finally 3rd day recover.
Lancome Galatéis Douceur Gentle Softening Cleansing Fluid Face & Eyes One of the best makeup remover. My another like is Shu Uemura cleansing oil. But now this has my heart being replaced :) Bought it at RM150 per 400ml plastic white pump bottle. Great isn't it? Is affordable. Cleansing white milk. More on watery milk texture than the typical milk cleanser formula. After blending on skin, it becomes emulsifies more watery. Best is it is cooling on contact to skin! Usually when I double cleansed my skin, always will feel tight or overly dry as I have very thin layer of skin that is why my face is prone to sensitivity or acne. But this cleansing fluid is really outstanding. Not only does not trigger my skin, it actually soften my skin plus can clean around eye area. A good to go in a hurry to clean away eye shadow/base. For intense eye make up with mascara, best to use eye makeup remover. Nicely scented as well though not strong. Application - 4-5 pumps.
Lancome Mousse Eclat Express Clarifying Self-Foaming Cleanser Another one of the best foam cleanser I ever used. Flowery scented. Does not over dry my skin after my cleansing fluid. Can be used on its' own ( eg. in the morning or at night if without UV or Makeup). Clean quite well. Come in white plastic pump bottle. Bought for the price of RM100 per 200ml. Application - day & night, 1-1.5 pumps for entire face.
Through out my month long and still on going, I do not have any redness or break out occur. No dehydration or over drying too. Skin is much more resilient. Is affordable for certain items like cleanser and toner because it comes in RM150/400ml. Can use for several months. Serum and moisturizer are slightly expensive but does not require to use large amount hence, is durable. Importantly, I see result day after day and motivates me. This brand really give me faith and I am much more confident to leave my skin to Lancome expertise. I do not know why I am afraid to try out new brands now after landing my hands on Lancome. Maybe, I really do want to keep my current condition.
It's been awhile since I last blog on beauty products, I have been testing out Lancome skincare for a month now. My previous experience with France brands were not satisfying (L'occitane & Clarins). Both break me out, especially L'occitane. Both need not help on my dehydration redness too. When testing out Lancome, my skin is alot more stable than before - much more hydrated and only menses pimple occur when the cycle comes which resulted only 1-2.
Lancome Alcohol Free Toner I got this as free gift. Come in travel size blue transparent bottle. Water with refreshing smell. Application - wipe with cotton day & night on cleansed skin. A good toner for sensitive skin as it is mild and conditioned skin well. I do not see any effect after a bottle use neither any cons as well. No speciality apart a typical toner.
Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturizing Aqua Gel I got this as free gift. Come in travel size pinkish transparent bottle. As the name itself, indeed a unique type of toner. My first experience with gel type toner. The gel is transparent with lightly flower smell. Application - direct on palm, spread around the face after blend with both palms and lightly pat to absorb. Easily absorb without greasiness. Zen means calming plus the hydration, well really combat stress skin very effectively. I highly recommend to stress or dehydrated and redness skin people to try this range out. Skin instantly moisturized. Will definitely re-purchase.
Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-gel Moisturizer Bought this for RM200.00 per glass jar. Opaque with pink cap. A good type of moisturizer for day & night specifically for combi-oily skin. Neither rich nor too light texture. Application - usually I will warm in between my middle and ring fingers before pressing on cheeks, forehead, nose then chin. Spread/blend from inner to outer after that. Start from chin and slowly up (this way will give skin firming and better absorption for our pores). Finish it with lightly pressing. No oiliness or greasiness. Fully absorb. Leave skin moisture plump. With lightly flower scented, well make my day :) The gel cream is in white color. I do not feel any dehydration occur during my 1 month trial, so it is a good moisturizer for air-conditioned skin even at night.
Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector - Wrinkles, Pores, Evenness Bought this for RM200++ (sorry, I can't remember) Ocean Bluish plastic pump bottle. White emulsion type. Application - 1 pump for full face. Warm in between fingers and spread all over face even eye areas. Lightly pat for better absorption. Day & night after toner before moisturizer. I came across a review mentioned it contained silicon and can cause congestion and break out for unstable skin. So far, I have neither of those happen. So, I do not know how true that claimed was but mostly depend on individual skin. On the contrary, my skin responds to it extremely well. Very positive result. Only after a day used, I can see visible result on my large pores became tighten. Needless to say, after a month, it kind of stays that way - my large pores seem smaller now. No muscle on our face skin, that is why pores become large cannot shrink. But this outstanding serum can help on tightening and firming of skin. It claims to combat on 3 things (Wrinkle, Pore and Evenness), I can confirm it really works on 2/3. Besides positive result on my pores, my skin is smooth with no more uneven tone. I used to have red dots on my cheeks, but now totally disappear. As for wrinkle, well I am in my early 30's and I do not have any visible wrinkle that I am aware of so I cannot tell whether it really works on that. I can never use serum, regardless, of any brands. Will break me out. But it does not happen with this plus it helps to boost my skin condition. Another finding is it helps to clear impurities inside the pores. I can feel my skin is clean and light. If I have a congested area, takes 3 days to heal - 1st day slightly pain and bump appear, 2nd day pain is intense but by noon come, disappear followed by pus appearing without any inflammation and finally 3rd day recover.
Lancome Galatéis Douceur Gentle Softening Cleansing Fluid Face & Eyes One of the best makeup remover. My another like is Shu Uemura cleansing oil. But now this has my heart being replaced :) Bought it at RM150 per 400ml plastic white pump bottle. Great isn't it? Is affordable. Cleansing white milk. More on watery milk texture than the typical milk cleanser formula. After blending on skin, it becomes emulsifies more watery. Best is it is cooling on contact to skin! Usually when I double cleansed my skin, always will feel tight or overly dry as I have very thin layer of skin that is why my face is prone to sensitivity or acne. But this cleansing fluid is really outstanding. Not only does not trigger my skin, it actually soften my skin plus can clean around eye area. A good to go in a hurry to clean away eye shadow/base. For intense eye make up with mascara, best to use eye makeup remover. Nicely scented as well though not strong. Application - 4-5 pumps.
Lancome Mousse Eclat Express Clarifying Self-Foaming Cleanser Another one of the best foam cleanser I ever used. Flowery scented. Does not over dry my skin after my cleansing fluid. Can be used on its' own ( eg. in the morning or at night if without UV or Makeup). Clean quite well. Come in white plastic pump bottle. Bought for the price of RM100 per 200ml. Application - day & night, 1-1.5 pumps for entire face.
Through out my month long and still on going, I do not have any redness or break out occur. No dehydration or over drying too. Skin is much more resilient. Is affordable for certain items like cleanser and toner because it comes in RM150/400ml. Can use for several months. Serum and moisturizer are slightly expensive but does not require to use large amount hence, is durable. Importantly, I see result day after day and motivates me. This brand really give me faith and I am much more confident to leave my skin to Lancome expertise. I do not know why I am afraid to try out new brands now after landing my hands on Lancome. Maybe, I really do want to keep my current condition.
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