Thursday 22 October 2015

Soapababy - Homemade soap bar for Face & Body

GOOD NEWS!! I have finally tried and tested on an amazing soap which is good to our skin which is 100%  homemade with all the goodness to skin plus economical as well as without the need to use toner or lotion after washing with it.

The brand is Soapababy. One can check it out in Facebook media. The very first thing that caught my attention to give it a go was without the need of toner and lotion. It guarantees to provide immediate lasting  moisturizing to skin. Oh well, SO DOUBTFUL, right?? Especially for women nowadays which are so prone to K-Pop or Japanese way of caring skin.

Definitely, a hit to those who are not beauty savvy or in a rush type of people. After wash, is indeed moisturizing. I really do not add toner or lotion or whatsoever and the lovely news is throughout the day, my skin is really fresh and matte without a glimpse of greasy oil. Hell no joke!! Yes yes, I know how I raved products that shows effectiveness. Trust me, give it a try and you will love it without regret. No sebum oil means the skin is well hydrated and protect moisture loss. So, sebum secretion is not activated.

A well moisturized skin will help on all major skin issues such as redness, pimples, pores, blackhead, oiliness, sagging and so forth. Pores visible because of sebum secretion that oxidize with air that turns into blackheads which congest our pores. Plump moisture skin will say byebye to the core problem which is sebum hence a solution for pores and blackheads. Redness is due to dehydration, since can protect skin from moisture loss, well you don't have to worry on redness anymore. Sagging occurs when skin's elasticity is when moisture level is lost to weather or aircond.

Now only I know that the products that we spread on our face (toner-essence-lotion-cream) are actually just temporary mean. It may work earlier of the day but later on just like any other brands, not lasting to shield our skin from aggressor.

So I strongly advice people to give this Soapababy a try. Convenient. Economical RM15/bar. Most importantly, helps our skin regain the baby smooth skin. Is proven and liven up!!

Monday 25 May 2015

Getting to know Neways - Green, Natural, Against Animal Testing

Many are not aware of the existence of another MLM brand called Neways. Just like Amways and other types of MLM. I will not go into all the products as I only tried out selected items which I highly recommended. Neways claimed to be very natural and safe without animal testing and is a Green brand. I am into beauty blogging for 2 years now, I detest oral medicine to keep skin beautiful and I have no good result from drugstore collagen - Kinohimitsu but I highly recommend and is a must to every woman that is seeking beauty beyond years - Beaute Nectar from Neways. It is unlike collagen drink, it is made of plants and berries for skin goodness though it helps on peptides (which collagen does). The normal collagen cannot see any result plus give me bloated body with overflowing of menses and worse not helping of my skin at all.

Beaute Nectar is otherwise. Does not affect my menses and is result oriented. One can see after taking 3 bottles. Skin is radiance, even skin tone and the best is redness indeed subside. No longer that blushing. The con side is after a month, I find myself become plump. Hahahaha...not bloated but become plump. Hence, not to waste my effort and money, I diligently taking it for 3 months before stopping. Then I will find alternative way to maintain it. It comes in 12 bottles/box of RM198. Is super costly. To stop halfways is not that wise. After achieving my favourable skin, I chose Collastin collagen to maintain my skin. The famous anchor Amber Chia recommended it. So I gave it a shot. 24 sachets/box of RM168. More or less the same as Beaute Nectar, also from plants and berries plus Rose..so it is in dark pink drink. Tasted berries. Beaute Nectar is sourish so is taken after meal. Gastric people makesure to have full meal before taking Beaute Nectar, however, Collastin is not acidic so is taken on empty stomach in the morning. I will not take this for long as I was introduced to Royal Jelly which cost around RM8x/box from another MLM company called NCI. When I was small, my mom had been taking royal jelly so did my grandma. But they bought it at Chinese Hall. My mom had stopped consuming, not because of any harmful thing but mainly the person she used to bought it had passed away so did the shop had closed down.

As for Neways products, I find the Sunblock is best and outstanding. Non greasy neither cause any oiliness after hours of wearing it. Visible help on sunburn meaning will not cause my delicate skin red even expose to sunlight. Definitely non clogging pores. All my years in trial and error of skincare, each day when I double cleanse by using cotton to wipe off method, I saw yellowish cotton but not when I am using Neways sunblock. The cotton still remain white. So I know how good this product is. Best part is do not need to double cleanse when only wear its' sunblock. I tried only wash single time, still not causing disaster to my skin. Plus will not give greasiness during the day. This is one of the best sunblock ever that most importantly suit my skin best which I did not get such result from other brands.

Another rave product is Wrinkle Drop. Totally water based serum in droplet plastic bottle. Very good product. Can use on eye areas. Helps on scar recovery and pimple is visibly shrink with no inflammation. Suppose to help on fine lines but I have no lines issue so I do not see how true to it but for pimples and scar I do see result instantly so I bet it speaks. Thumbs Up!

Tried Moisturizers - Aftersun Lotion and AM moisturizer. Both mild to my skin with no breakouts. Alas, not hydrate enough. I feel tight after hours later. Will not give me too much grease pan compare to other moisturizers. Somehow not too bad products. Just that I feel there is always an alternative and space for me to seek much better one or suit me one.

Mouthwash and toothpaste - said to be abled to use on adult and child. To me, so so products. Still prefer my Darlie paste. hahahaha...Mouthwash indeed a miracle water in a way. I gargle when I was about to feel sorethroat, just heal the next day. Good one for mouth odour. I tried before when I had onion or garlic food, rinse it and you have fresh mouth. But to me, not so necessary.

Body wash - also adult and child. Can re-purchase. Have bubble and easy to wash. Can feel it is mild as no stripping. Is colourless and odourless.

Bare in mind, Neways is natural and safe products. Very gentle to even consume it. That is how confident their company is. So it depends on individual thinking, if you prefer such products, is worthy to use Neways products. Price reasonable except the Beaute Nectar which is costly. Bath and skincare are reasonable.

Sunday 24 May 2015

Disappointment with Dermalogica YET AGAIN

Hi all, I have been idled for almost 2 months now. Kind of mix and match episode with some interesting products. Stay tune my followers and non-followers :) Today, I am going to touch on all about dermalogica products and facial. You have guessed it right, fail and very disappointed with the beauty advisors. I tried before its' products and facial many years ago when I was in my teens. At that time I was already disappointed with it. Those times, I had oily/combi skin with pimples. Products recommended to me not suitable or not result oriented hence no repurchase. Facial wise, well not helping to improve my skin but worse, worsen my skin. Meaning, after facial I always suffered even more breakouts and reddish skin. Due to, irresponsible therapist that did not do proper extraction. Maybe was tired from previous session. Needless to say, I never look into this brand since. The products are not cheap even as at today's pricing, way too expensive on average >RM250. Moving on to today's world, after around a decade later, I tried the products and facial again.

This time I bought Dry Kit. For dry skin used. Plus, a soothing booster. Was given a hydrating booster for free (not yet try) and a free booklet. This BA that served me on the very first day was not friendly. Forced me to try out the texture even though I had declined a few times. She was not happy that I did not try out. She even said the reason for my dry skin was due to a kind of medicine that I took to stabilized my acne prone skin. I was so shocked she just concluded that without getting to know further from me. I told her my skin got better was due to my age and also after my first born. Then she looked me from top to bottom, bottom to top even I was seated. SO OBVIOUS OLD LADY!!!! So, I shared with  her why my skin was improving without her inviting, naturally, she gave me a smirked face. Next, I went there to get Hydrating Booster due to all the rave. However, she only told me about soothing booster and I asked her what other booster you have, she did not mention hydrating though I could pin point out from the display shelf, I just chose to be silence. Darn It! She just blew away a reputable brand (though not satisfying even in my younger days and now). To be honest, this time, the products suited me. In fact I quite like it. Credit goes to the booster I must say. My skin is better moisturized not that dry tight feeling when noon comes or the next morning. As I am always under air condition. During my trial of 1-2 weeks, no breakout but a few congested will appear with pus. I think it somehow does its' work of clearing my skin for better clarity. Soothing Booster comes with honey so is a very good product for sunburn or redness or pimple scars. Will heal the skin well. Abit oil water type. I have not tried Hydrating booster but I was told by the BA that it is water type so can apply on eye area too before eye cream. Next credit and much love one is Hydrating Masque. This is a wonder product. I have been using this DAILY for the past 2-3 weeks now. I think I have used up half a tube. Easy to wash off and leave skin supple and moisturized.

The booklet came with a free eye treatment and free Oxygen thing (forgot full name). This trip, was attended by another BA. She did face mapping then recommended me a facial treatment. The cost was RM390. She said I can use 50% discount coupon and reserve the free Oxy treatment as this RM390 included that. She put it so nicely that I can keep the free Oxy coupon for next appointment. Which I gladly nodded. Turned out, like all other business oriented facial salons, it only targets on how to eat clients money and save on their sides to gain better profit. Why I said so? Because halfway through, the therapist said she changed the Oxy treatment to another type but she did not tell me the name of that type she used on my face. Though I gave approval. What choice do I have? Lying down there, halfway through..better went with the flow to avoid more sabotage to my skin. I bet that machine is a cheapo one as almost identical with the current facial I am going to which only charge me<RM200. See the price gap? Shocking right? I did not feel any difference for the so called FREE Eye Treatment as nothing much being done on my eye area. I felt so cheated!! For a facial of RM200, my existing facial therapist already provided eye massage more than the so called free Eye Treatment from dermalogica. That is why I never like to go to salon of such. Once sign up package, they surely will cut here and there instead of providing you the full course you paid for. Needless to say, after my session, the girl drafted up facial package which I rejected. I surely will not go back for facial at Aster Spring which carries dermalogica brand. This time, the facial did not break me out or worsen my skin. Some how, I had a feeling was due to I gave her a negative impact on how i never and loathe going to facial at salon. So she had been careful this time around. Anyhow, I felt they are not professional and honest.

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION: IF YOU LIKE FACIAL, MY TOP CHOICE IS STILL MY BEAUTY COTTAGE WHICH CARRIES EMINENCE BRAND. CAN VIEW IN MY PREVIOUS BLOGS. EVEN I SIGNED UP COURSE PACKAGE, THEY STILL PROVIDE FULL SERVICE AS PAID FOR EACH VISIT. NOT COSTLY RM2XX AND COME WITH FULL SHOULDER AND BACK MASSAGE.

Mention of massage, the BA had the guts to say shoulder massage and it turned out a casual press here and there then that was it. So, you tell me for the RM390 price why I felt like it was a cheapo no brand shop doing facial?  

Monday 6 April 2015

Garden of Eden Facial Care

Today, I will be reviewing on Garden of Eden facial oils. I am a member of Young Living Essential Oils. Lately, I am into oils that help on our skin as well as some DIY at home for safer, purer personal care. I have done successfully on lipbalm and skin lotion with the essential oils. Back to our topic, I realize that I need to purchase mass quantities of my raw materials to do my DIY which resulted mass production. I have limited family members and friends whom share same interest as me or I shall say we do not share same skin condition :). Therefore, I came upon an article promoting Garden of Eden (the brand name which is produced by a pharmacy) which on sale at Guardian (limited products), some other personal pharmacies (full range - can check out on its' website or connect with them in Facebook).

I bought online from its' website. Unfortunately, I had real bad experienced with its' delivery for my first purchase. Came way too late over a week or so. Worst, my parcel was no way to be tracked though I have the tracking number. Something got lost as such and especially facial care, I was very pissed off as I did not like to paste something that was linger around somewhere on earth (hot or cold condition) on my face as I was worried the content might change. Anyways, when I received the parcel in the afternoon, the products were hot. I left the products to cool off before using at night. I saw the cleanser (which is gel type) bubblish. To make the impression even worse, till night time, the products were still warm. You can imagine how upset and horror and disgusted to use them on my face. Moving on....

The cleanser ROSA T, cleanse well without stripping dry my skin. Leaves skin smooth.
The serums Grape E (Anti-aging), I use this during day. It has UVA/UVB blockage. Help/prevent future skin degeneration due from UVA/UVB. On top of it, I use Satin White sunblock cream. A rare sunblock which is non greasy and non oily. Through out the day, will not make skin looks like an oily saucepan :) For T-Zone/pimple areas only, I apply Rosa T, consists of tea tree which is very good anti-inflammation, kill bacteria and control oils. I use Rosa E (Pigmentation) during night time. All serums are 100% pure oils (visit its' website for further detail on oils used). It comes in a droplet 5ml bottle (has larger size now). Each use requires 2-3 drops of oils and rub on face till absorb. I love the oils very very much. Unlike other face oils in the market, this brand, the oils are micro which means, easily absorb. Do not need to warm up in between fingers. Just dab on face and rub. I have 0% breakout even though I slather oils on my acne prone skin. I can go without foundation as I have less tendency on sunburn issue. Been using nearly a month now, still keep me away from sunburn redness. In addition, keep my face well hydrated and the oil secretion is just nice enough to protect my outer layer plus a nice little healthy glowing skin. I believe it acts as a barrier in between my skin to prevent water loss, hence, keep my skin moisturized enough therefore my oil secretion is controlled. In my almost 1 month trial, my skin is healthy rosy pinkish rather than pigmented redness sunburn skin.

As for toner, it only has 1 type Soothing Toner. Just pour on cotton and wipe. Contains Witch Hazel, a very good ingredient to skin. All its' products are 100% natural, are safe from aggressor outcome. Sensitive skin is highly recommended.

WHY I know oils are good for skin? Because of my exposure in essential oils where I learnt on variant types of oils that are beneficial to skin and for which type of skin - coconut oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil...and so forth. All these oils are featured in GOE products. Very similar to my DIY, so I purchase it than producing it myself as mentioned above, I need to buy and do in mass quantities which is abit inconvenient especially, doing it at home :)

I am a happy GOE user (aside the  postal issue which was poslaju issue not the sender) so I greatly recommend this and YOU SHALL TRY IT TOO!!

website: www.goeskincare.com.my

Sunday 8 February 2015

100% Pure - All natural products that cater for skin, body and even baby wash

As my loyal followers, hereby a little token of appreciation and gratitude for viewing my blogs, I would like to attach a code which will expire 12midnight 9th Feb 2015. I know, I know is kind of last minute but because I need lappy to do blogging easier which I can only do it during my office hours when I am free.
Following:-

Step 1: Log into www.100percentpure.com.my
Step 2: view all the items - all natural skincare, bath & body, fruit pigmented makeup
Step 3: check out time, remember to key in the code 100PURECNYRM50

You will be entitled to a discount of RM50 off your bill. The term is you need to purchase at least RM288 to entitle for it.

Good service and good products!! So, hurry...and get yours and you will be mesmerized!

My satisfaction goes to :-

Purity Facial Cleanser + Mask 

Best product that truely helps of acne prone skin. Skin feels revitalize and really helps on pimples. When during that time of the month, I will use it as mask and the next day, the zit will gradually recover on its own. No more inflame. A good detox for skin as it is filled up with mint. The minty is so cooling that always leaves my tired skin after a long day refreshed. The texture is like mud mask but is not as thick as mud mask. Enough to draw impurities without drying the skin plus, a good daily facial wash. A must in my bathroom! I repurchase this whenever mine finish. Thumbs up!

Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze

Is a lipstick. I have quite a sensitive lips whereby will crack easily. Dry lips are a big no-no to apply lipstick. Will make my lips even more dried up with lines. However, this is an amazing lipstick that not only nourish my lips and at the same time give my lips some pop of color. Smooth out the lines and though the color is pigmented by natural extracts, it does stay on lips well. Beautiful pout for upcoming Valentines Day! :) Trust me, is a must have too for my makeup pouch. After using this, I never look into other brands lippie colors.

Organic Aqua Boost

The bursting aqua is indeed instant. After apply, skin is immediately supple and hydrated. 3 ways of using,

  • spray directly on skin and pat for absorption
  • spray on palm and pat on skin
  • spray on cotton and spread across face and pat for absorption
Quite soothing too. As I have tendency of redness, it does calm down my skin.

Thursday 29 January 2015

New Year New you: Eversoft Skinz Youth Recall Skincare Range

Gong Xi Gong Xi...

Often Chinese New Year is related to REDNESS AND RED PACKET..Let me bring you to the redness and goodness of skincare for your skin. Now, Eversoft is having a promo pack for CNY. Consists of:-


  1. Deep Action Micro Cleansing Oil
  2. Hydra Clean Cleansing Foam (Normal Skin) & Deep Moist Rich Cleansing Foam (Dry Skin)
  3. Hydrating Toning Lotion
  4. Firming & Refining Essence (Face & Eye)
  5. Hydra Glow Firming Cream SPF30 PA++ (Day) & Ultra Rich Renewal Firming Cream (Night)

Is inspired by the timeless beauty of Japanese women, hence, the 5 steps regimen being formulated. After 2 weeks of usage, according to the direction/method of each product, you will experience a porcelain skin (to be more appropriate, is skin transformation). Can get this brand at leading pharmacies/guardian/watsons. Very economical price and yet with promise being delivered. Who says, high end brands the only way for good skin? You can achieve it with Eversoft Skinz, a drugstore brand!!

The cleansing oil is up to par with Shu Uemura cleansing oil. Abit thicker but does the cleaning job very well for my skin type (large pores around nose area, combi skin (T-zone oily; dehydrate cheeks), redness). As for the cleansing foam, lather the rich cream into foam before washing on skin. A little goes a long way because it can lather very well even with pea size. Some may say stripping but not on my skin. I do not feel tight after washing but I do feel refresh and moist skin after that. No doubt, double cleansing will give skin overly cleansed but subsequent steps will nourish the skin back. So, fret not.

I highly recommend Hydrating Toning Lotion. By far the best toner for drugstore level and also as par as Kose Sekkisei Lotion (even better I think :) ) Really speaks for itself as promised on the label - hydrate skin up to 24hrs. I do not break out with this and I guarantee that it really does hydrate my skin through out the day. When I tried Hada Labo Lotion, I broke out and plenty of oil seeds on my forehead. Next best thing for oily skin is, enough hydration means less oil secretion so I highly recommend this toner to oily skin. Through out the day, my skin is matte dewy. No tight feeling, no dehydrate feeling and keeps secretion at bay. So, I am very very satisfied and love this toner alot!! A wonder for combi skin too - nourish/hydrate area as needed. Can be used as face mask - drop a face mask sheet onto the lotion and put on for 5 mins and VOILA!!! a plumped up skin. Could not be better with the price so cheap and yet deliver wonder to skin.

My skin rarely can accept serum. In my previous blogs, I rarely tried serum and even I did, not very satisfying. Plus, I cannot use nourish cream or too potent to my skin, will surely break me out. But age is catching up and I have issue with elasticity so I am craving to try firming cream. So far, none I tried work accept this range. I am quite surprised though. First thing first, the serum is not rich texture and easily absorb into skin compare to upmarket/drugstore brand that I have tried before. Best, for eye and face so safe pocket money :) Is delicate to eye so people with sensitive skin can use this potent serum. No after sticky feel. By now, after 4th steps of the regime, you can feel skin is already soft and supple.

Last but not least the moisturization part. Good news to lazy people LIKE ME..hehehe...Day moisturizer is already equipped with SPF 30 PA++, is sufficient for our daily life. Moist my skin throughout the day and protect my skin from sunburn. I have less redness when I am out. So, a thumbs up. Matte finish with plump up skin. As for the night cream, is nourished enough under air condition and also good for dry/dehydrate skin. Woke up with dewy skin but not oily skin.

Toner-Serum-Day & Night cream :- apply upward circular motion. 
Serum for eye area :- apply from tear duct to outer corner of eye. In and out till absorb.

Remember: Do not drag skin too much. Do not put too much pressure on skin. Light stroke and finish off with patting for better absorption and blood circulation.

Conclusion: worth every penny u spent. is so cheap and effective. I do not see any visible firming as i have visible undereye/cheekbone loss of elasticity. Still exist but I am only few days into it. So, I am going to give it some time. If happens overnight, I will be worried of the chemical used in it. hehehe...One thing for sure is obvious transformation on my large pores. my pores is less visible...alot less visible. Less oil production so pores are not enlarged and also less impurities to clog my pores, hence, help on my pores. No break out so far. Hydrate my skin real well than my previous skincare that I had tried. None live up to matte skin through out the day. The best that I could reach to was less secretion which need me to blot my face once a day. With this skincare regime, I entirely do not need to blot. At the same time, I do not feel tight/dehydrate. Some products control shine too much but not enough hydration will also cause our skin secrete more oil instead and will cause skin tightness. 

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? HEAD TO YOUR NEAREST GUARDIAN/PHARMACY/WATSONS TO GET THE PROMO PACK NOW!!

I bought mine at guardian at RM95.90. Without night cream , so have to purchase night cream if you want to at RM33.xx. Now Guardian is having sales. Please do check out Eversoft Skinz website for more details. As my focus is only sharing my experience and outcome result after tried. 

Tuesday 9 September 2014

TIPS: Daily Skincare Regime for Day & Night

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!