Neutrogena Fine Fairness Lotion SPF30+
My current sunblock is Shiseido SPF50+, by far my best sunblock which really protects me from harmful sunrays and prevent me from sunburn 360 degrees, is finishing soon. So, I am on a hunt to get new sunblock. Yes, I know I can always repurchase but I prefer to try new one especially Neutrogena. Since, it gives me good result :) In Malaysia, it does not cater Clinical Fine Fairness range (only in Singapore, lucky me my bro is in Sg and is coming for a visit. So, I got him to get me the range). The range in Malaysia is Fine Fairness. A little different research but same targeting to spots and brightening purpose. Back to the name above, can be used as day moisturizer cum sunblock or over Hydro Boost moisturizer gel. Either way, does not break me out. No redness so can conclude somehow protect me from sunburn. To be used alone, when noon comes, abit oily not much but good enough as glowing. Does not need to blot as it is not annoyingly or burden to skin. I just feel slight glowing to my skin. With SPF and also a whitening product, like many, once applied to skin, skin is instantly brighten and shiny.
When use over Hydro Boost Gel, when noon comes, no oiliness. Matte and glowing outcome. Since then, I have been using in such way and so far so good :) It is packaged in white color plastic pump bottle. White sticky lotion.
Neutrogena Ageless Serum & Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Cream
Ageless range comes in red color packaging. Serum in plastic pump bottle and cream in a plastic jar. Both are stickier/richer opaque gel cream than Hydro Boost range. So far, no breakout. Purpose I try this range is because I am a mom in my 30s' and I see sagging on my cheekbones area. Many anti-aging products I tried before were not successful as prone to give me acne. Since, Neutrogena works so well on me, I give this range a try. Firming is what I need. I still cannot tell whether it works or not as I only use these combo at night and yet is alternate days. I am afraid to spoil my whole regime again. So, now I take things slowly. But for sure is plumping and hydrating to skin as well.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask Sheet & Hydrating Mask Sheet
HB is in its' iconic blue packaging and the Hydrating is white packaging. Hydrating is all along in the market but HB is the latest launched. Both to me are the same, Hydration purpose. Both cutting and design of the mask are identical. Also, by far the best design mask. I am now on 3rd box of the mask. 5pcs per box. The mask adhere very well to skin without slipping off. Cold cooling mask throughout 15 mins on face. The mask gives me a feeling of firming too as it is tightened to skin as minutes pass by. I mean, suck to my skin tightly. One hell of a good mask. Better than the others too. Thirst quencher to dehydrate skin.
All the products I tried so far have no fragrance. Even it smells, it does not linger. All products can be purchased at Guardian or Watsons or participating pharmacies. The advantage of it is always on sales and on certain period will have even more slash price. Eg., when I purchased Ageless, that 7 days period were 20% discount and I remembered well that a serum cost RM80+ and that day I bought for only RM60+.
A brand that is not costly and yet effective plus convenient to purchase at anywhere. The effectiveness is by far better than my other trial brands for the past year.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
NEUTROGENA - Hydro Boost, Ageless, Fine Fairness Skincare Review (PART 1)
With all my trial and error for a year plus now (hehehe..), Neutrogena is my latest stick to it skincare regime for almost a month now. Is time to give this brand its' due recognition :) I do not remember how I landed myself to this brand but I do remember why I moved to this brand though. 2 months+ ago, I had almost flawless skin, many told me that after using SKII, one cannot change brands because skin will get very ugly. So, I was thinking maybe it can control me to stop wasting $$$$$ on skincare anymore. Also, I found out I was pregnant. No wonder I had good skin. So, I invested on a set of SKII, very good respond but only lasted me 3 weeks as soon after I got miscarriage and gradually pimples made their way out. Hehehe..During SKII, skin was dewy soft and healthy glow. My skin is easily redness but during that time, it did not get burnt even though I was out in the heat during the day. I still looked amazing. After 2 weeks into it, pores really less visible. Even though after 3 weeks, mild pimples did pop out, only 1-2, did not inflame at all. Meaning, no swollen redness or got worse and very fast recovery. I have since stopped using was because I was afraid would get worst. I remember when I was much younger, in my 20s', I did try SKII products and was a total failure and my skin was in a damaged. Moving on ----- > current skin condition/concern: dehydrate, redness, pimples (only if use wrong products and mostly on chin area), anti-aging
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub & Toner
The scrub is mild enough to be used as cleanser day in and day out daily. I have been using in such way for almost a month now and is finishing soon. It has orange color beads, does not dry out immediately after wash instead leave skin soft and smooth. Smells peachy.
The toner is one hell amazing transparent liquid that gives skin cooling sensation. Smells minty and refreshing. Also to be used day & night. Pour on cotton and wipe all over face.
With this combo, it really lives up to its' acclaim name. Blackhead indeed lesser and really help on pores by minimizing the size. Larger pores are less visible and impurities are lessen because now it does not build up deep into my pores anymore. The products claim to have an ingredient that fight blackhead build up agent. Skin is alot more refined.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Essence & Water Gel
Both come in blue plastic container. Essence with a pump and Gel in jar type. Both comes in light blueish opaque white gel formula. Both also gives very cold cooling sensation to skin which is kind of lasting I would say. Very refreshing and calming to skin so much so I feel good all the time whenever I put the skincare on. I can feel myself giving myself a very good breathing so as my skin too, breathing good and respond to the skincare VERY WELL!! Some of my trial with other brands I did mention they were good but this range is superb and better than those I had tried before such as Skinfood, H20+ and TBS. WHY SAID SO? Well, once again it lives up to what it claims for - 400% hydration to skin. Yup! A very good hydrating moisturizer and essence. None in the market I tried so far gives such good hydration to skin. Since using, my skin has no redness at all. Moisturizing enough in air condition environment (day & night am in air-cond) and good enough under heat as well as I do not get burnt during my lunch hour out. Hydratingly plump up my skin. With such good hydration, my skin has no tendency to any skin concern. Since using, no break out at all, and skin is getting better and improving as days passed. Additionally, with such outstanding hydration, it really controls sebum. Say bye bye to oily and large pores. Skin is matte even on first application.
My skin now is almost flawless. I have not reach such level before no matter how good some brands to me, they cannot give me such result. This is the only brand, a picky friend of mine (also one that likes to pick on my skin as a topic) finally said, 'What skincare are you using now?...must be good..your skin is in such a good condition' ... hahahaha..Woohoooo!! Previously, no matter how well my skin is, always will have pimples mark (on the way to recovery) but always took awhile to fade off and also will have 1-2 new poppings. Now, since I have no new ones coming out, scar is fading away faster than before, hence, giving me a new identity of finally reaching flawless skin :)
The Hydro Boost range claims to have progressive released system, I must salute to this new research. I think it really works as I can feel my skin is hydrated throughout the day and night. Lasting hydration. Most products claim to be Hydration or Hydrating range but it does not last longer than 3-4 hours. With Neutrogena, is another successful story to tell. Even I wash my face in the evening (after work), my skin is still hydrated. Basically, now my skin is hydrated 24 hrs/ 7 days a week :)
Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub & Toner
The scrub is mild enough to be used as cleanser day in and day out daily. I have been using in such way for almost a month now and is finishing soon. It has orange color beads, does not dry out immediately after wash instead leave skin soft and smooth. Smells peachy.
The toner is one hell amazing transparent liquid that gives skin cooling sensation. Smells minty and refreshing. Also to be used day & night. Pour on cotton and wipe all over face.
With this combo, it really lives up to its' acclaim name. Blackhead indeed lesser and really help on pores by minimizing the size. Larger pores are less visible and impurities are lessen because now it does not build up deep into my pores anymore. The products claim to have an ingredient that fight blackhead build up agent. Skin is alot more refined.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Essence & Water Gel
Both come in blue plastic container. Essence with a pump and Gel in jar type. Both comes in light blueish opaque white gel formula. Both also gives very cold cooling sensation to skin which is kind of lasting I would say. Very refreshing and calming to skin so much so I feel good all the time whenever I put the skincare on. I can feel myself giving myself a very good breathing so as my skin too, breathing good and respond to the skincare VERY WELL!! Some of my trial with other brands I did mention they were good but this range is superb and better than those I had tried before such as Skinfood, H20+ and TBS. WHY SAID SO? Well, once again it lives up to what it claims for - 400% hydration to skin. Yup! A very good hydrating moisturizer and essence. None in the market I tried so far gives such good hydration to skin. Since using, my skin has no redness at all. Moisturizing enough in air condition environment (day & night am in air-cond) and good enough under heat as well as I do not get burnt during my lunch hour out. Hydratingly plump up my skin. With such good hydration, my skin has no tendency to any skin concern. Since using, no break out at all, and skin is getting better and improving as days passed. Additionally, with such outstanding hydration, it really controls sebum. Say bye bye to oily and large pores. Skin is matte even on first application.
My skin now is almost flawless. I have not reach such level before no matter how good some brands to me, they cannot give me such result. This is the only brand, a picky friend of mine (also one that likes to pick on my skin as a topic) finally said, 'What skincare are you using now?...must be good..your skin is in such a good condition' ... hahahaha..Woohoooo!! Previously, no matter how well my skin is, always will have pimples mark (on the way to recovery) but always took awhile to fade off and also will have 1-2 new poppings. Now, since I have no new ones coming out, scar is fading away faster than before, hence, giving me a new identity of finally reaching flawless skin :)
The Hydro Boost range claims to have progressive released system, I must salute to this new research. I think it really works as I can feel my skin is hydrated throughout the day and night. Lasting hydration. Most products claim to be Hydration or Hydrating range but it does not last longer than 3-4 hours. With Neutrogena, is another successful story to tell. Even I wash my face in the evening (after work), my skin is still hydrated. Basically, now my skin is hydrated 24 hrs/ 7 days a week :)
Friday, 23 May 2014
The Body Shop Skincare Products
Aloha! Time for another review blog..hehehe..Now is the time TBS is doing its' annual sales up to 70% in store or via online. Once again, I cannot resist the temptation, so I went to 'have a look' :) In the past, around last year I tried its' whitening range called Shiso. For sensitive and acne prone skin, is a big no-no to use this range or any other brand of whitening range products. Resulting blemishes popping. This time my haul is entirely different types of products:-
Vitamin E Toner Translucent thick liquid consistency. Abit stickier than other toner is because of Vit E oil is added. Pour generously on a cotton and pat/wipe across whole face avoiding eye areas. Smell of cottony light flower scent which does not linger but very relaxing. Packaging in pink plastic bottle with pour out cap. Easily absorb without residue behind. Face instantly feel fresh and hydrated. For AM use, will make you refresh and recharge before your day kicks in, PM use, will make you relax after a busy day and prep your mood for bed.
Nutriganics Drops of Youth So called plant stem cells for skin boosting purposes. In other words, stem cells for facial skin. Comes in a posh glass green see through bottle with a special droplet, instead of press and release the rubber tube, this one comes in white plastic push button from top. To be done with cap closed. Transparent liquid consistency. Is water based. Easily absorb. 2-3 drops on fingertips and warm with fingertips before slight patting all over face then spread across the face & neck from bottom up with upward motion. Stated for faster cells renewal instead of 28 days cycle. Smoothing and hydrates skin for first sign of aging. My experience : pores seem refined, less blackhead & whitehead!!Thumbs up! Skin absolutely smoothen and more radiant as days pass. Use AM & PM after toner. Light oragnic smell, not fragrant but does not linger. Almost nil smell. Is a must have item for all females.
Vitamin E Overnight Serum In Oil This is another must have item for all females. Is oil based but is not oily to the skin till the threat of causing clog pores or acne popping. Rest assured if you are blemish prone skin. Everyone knows Vit E is very good to skin so does Evening Primrose Oil. I have heaty blood so making me sick whenever I tried to consume vitamin. I had tried taking those to boost my skin but was not helping instead landed me sick most of the time.Cannot eat? Nevermind, paste on face instead :) Vit E is not only good in conditioning skin but it also helps in fading scar faster. So, combo with faster cell renewal (Drops of Youth) and Vit E serum oil make skin healthier rapidly and weak layer rapidly mended naturally by their natural ingredients. Transparent oil consistency. Not thick oil but lightweight type. 2-3 drops on fingertips, warm it up and pat lightly before massage from bottom with upward motion. Easily absorb without greasiness. Smell of flower cottony, stronger than its' Toner but does not linger long but boost your inner calm on you before bed. Definitely, helps you sleep well and soundly throughout the night. Packaging in posh pink glass bottle with white rubber droplet. Use PM only, after Toner - Drops of Youth. Promise up to 8 hrs hydration and I guarantee this is true!! Because I wake up with moist dewy skin. And soft and smooth. Must be combo of above 2 items.
Vitamin E Hydration Cream Day cream with the same smell in all products of Vit E range. Consistency is lightweight cream with faint pink color. For me is not sufficient hydration during day. Abit dehydrate feeling but not very bad. Went back to the beauty advisor, she said I can add a drop of Vitamin E Overnight Serum In Oil, blend together before spreading across face. Packaging in pink plastic jar with black plastic cover.
Tea Tree Pore Minimiser To be used AM after moisturizer, before makeup. Helps in term of shine free. Matte whole day. Tea Tree is very good for pimples skin and this greenish plastic tube is handy to give acne prone skin anti bacterial and de-clog pores. I have been having acne popping around my nose on and off for the past year, after having this for a week, I do not see any congestion besides pores much more refine. Consider, keep my skin in tip top condition. Prevent acne causing agent inhabiting in my skin.
Application for AM - Toner - Drops of Youth - Vit E Hydration Cream - Pore Minimiser - Sunblock
PM - Toner - Drops of Youth - Vit E Overnight Serum In Oil
For pampering, drop 2-3 drops of Vit E Overnight Serum In Oil into Vit E Hydration Cream, mix well before applying onto face during night. Will give much better result.
It has been a week since I started, full range as mentioned above around 2-3 days. Initially, I incorporate Drops of Youth & Pore Minimiser into my Shiseido Ibuki regime. So far so good, no outbreak yet. Instead, I see great improvement and help to my skin. Radiant and smoother than before. And Yes! THE TWO POWERFUL ELIXIRS are all a woman needs. I give 5/5 ratings. Best than my trial of K-Haul.
From now till June 8th is TBS sales so please visit www.thebodyshop.com.my now to view its' pricing and products or head down to TBS nearest to you. This is my reason of reviewing these products now so that to whom are interested to try out and worry of wasting money if it does not work out on you, at least now is the time to get these haul in cheapo price. If it works on you, is added bonus, if it does not work on you at least you get the items in discounted rate. With my sensitive and acne prone skin, I AM ALREADY SO SATISFIED, I am sure all of you out there will too. Is a very good brand which is cruelty free and earth friendly and the best is the pricing is economical. Plus, have frequent sales, regardless, mega or small. I just placed and online order this morning. Will review the products after try out. By then I will updates on above mentioned products whether sustain or failure like K-Products.
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Vitamin E Toner Translucent thick liquid consistency. Abit stickier than other toner is because of Vit E oil is added. Pour generously on a cotton and pat/wipe across whole face avoiding eye areas. Smell of cottony light flower scent which does not linger but very relaxing. Packaging in pink plastic bottle with pour out cap. Easily absorb without residue behind. Face instantly feel fresh and hydrated. For AM use, will make you refresh and recharge before your day kicks in, PM use, will make you relax after a busy day and prep your mood for bed.
Nutriganics Drops of Youth So called plant stem cells for skin boosting purposes. In other words, stem cells for facial skin. Comes in a posh glass green see through bottle with a special droplet, instead of press and release the rubber tube, this one comes in white plastic push button from top. To be done with cap closed. Transparent liquid consistency. Is water based. Easily absorb. 2-3 drops on fingertips and warm with fingertips before slight patting all over face then spread across the face & neck from bottom up with upward motion. Stated for faster cells renewal instead of 28 days cycle. Smoothing and hydrates skin for first sign of aging. My experience : pores seem refined, less blackhead & whitehead!!Thumbs up! Skin absolutely smoothen and more radiant as days pass. Use AM & PM after toner. Light oragnic smell, not fragrant but does not linger. Almost nil smell. Is a must have item for all females.
Vitamin E Overnight Serum In Oil This is another must have item for all females. Is oil based but is not oily to the skin till the threat of causing clog pores or acne popping. Rest assured if you are blemish prone skin. Everyone knows Vit E is very good to skin so does Evening Primrose Oil. I have heaty blood so making me sick whenever I tried to consume vitamin. I had tried taking those to boost my skin but was not helping instead landed me sick most of the time.Cannot eat? Nevermind, paste on face instead :) Vit E is not only good in conditioning skin but it also helps in fading scar faster. So, combo with faster cell renewal (Drops of Youth) and Vit E serum oil make skin healthier rapidly and weak layer rapidly mended naturally by their natural ingredients. Transparent oil consistency. Not thick oil but lightweight type. 2-3 drops on fingertips, warm it up and pat lightly before massage from bottom with upward motion. Easily absorb without greasiness. Smell of flower cottony, stronger than its' Toner but does not linger long but boost your inner calm on you before bed. Definitely, helps you sleep well and soundly throughout the night. Packaging in posh pink glass bottle with white rubber droplet. Use PM only, after Toner - Drops of Youth. Promise up to 8 hrs hydration and I guarantee this is true!! Because I wake up with moist dewy skin. And soft and smooth. Must be combo of above 2 items.
Vitamin E Hydration Cream Day cream with the same smell in all products of Vit E range. Consistency is lightweight cream with faint pink color. For me is not sufficient hydration during day. Abit dehydrate feeling but not very bad. Went back to the beauty advisor, she said I can add a drop of Vitamin E Overnight Serum In Oil, blend together before spreading across face. Packaging in pink plastic jar with black plastic cover.
Tea Tree Pore Minimiser To be used AM after moisturizer, before makeup. Helps in term of shine free. Matte whole day. Tea Tree is very good for pimples skin and this greenish plastic tube is handy to give acne prone skin anti bacterial and de-clog pores. I have been having acne popping around my nose on and off for the past year, after having this for a week, I do not see any congestion besides pores much more refine. Consider, keep my skin in tip top condition. Prevent acne causing agent inhabiting in my skin.
Application for AM - Toner - Drops of Youth - Vit E Hydration Cream - Pore Minimiser - Sunblock
PM - Toner - Drops of Youth - Vit E Overnight Serum In Oil
For pampering, drop 2-3 drops of Vit E Overnight Serum In Oil into Vit E Hydration Cream, mix well before applying onto face during night. Will give much better result.
It has been a week since I started, full range as mentioned above around 2-3 days. Initially, I incorporate Drops of Youth & Pore Minimiser into my Shiseido Ibuki regime. So far so good, no outbreak yet. Instead, I see great improvement and help to my skin. Radiant and smoother than before. And Yes! THE TWO POWERFUL ELIXIRS are all a woman needs. I give 5/5 ratings. Best than my trial of K-Haul.
From now till June 8th is TBS sales so please visit www.thebodyshop.com.my now to view its' pricing and products or head down to TBS nearest to you. This is my reason of reviewing these products now so that to whom are interested to try out and worry of wasting money if it does not work out on you, at least now is the time to get these haul in cheapo price. If it works on you, is added bonus, if it does not work on you at least you get the items in discounted rate. With my sensitive and acne prone skin, I AM ALREADY SO SATISFIED, I am sure all of you out there will too. Is a very good brand which is cruelty free and earth friendly and the best is the pricing is economical. Plus, have frequent sales, regardless, mega or small. I just placed and online order this morning. Will review the products after try out. By then I will updates on above mentioned products whether sustain or failure like K-Products.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2014
SHISEIDO: IBUKI LINE
I did not continue my Burt's Bees's Sensitive moisturizer after only a day or two used. Is not because of it is not good, it is because I indulged myself with Shiseido's newest range called Ibuki which replaces The Skincare Line. I bought its' Mother's Day set. Came with full size Night moisturizer - Refining Moisturizer and Softening Concentrate followed with travel size of Purifying Cleanser (comes with fine beads), The Skincare Purifying Mask, Softening Concentrate, Day Moisturizer - Protective Moisturizer SPF15 x 2 bottles, White Lucent Base and a jar of body cream. I have been using Shiseido on and off basis since I was in my teens and now I am in my early 30s'. In my early years I was pimply so I used its' Pureness range. I changed after years of using and came back to its' The Skincare Line when I was in my 20s'. Once again I was off the grid for the past 1 year doing my personal beauty blogging by using my own money to try out various skincare products which I had blogged about. Let's move on :- Before I started my Ibuki, I had red/pimple spots forming around my cheeks. Other than that, my skin is all right.
Purifying Cleanser
Mild daily scrub cum cleanser. Can be used day & night. The beads are very fine and not much till can over scrub my skin. Cleanses pore and skin very well. No after wash tight feeling. Skin is squeaky smooth and yet hydrated not drying off my skin at all. Well suited for those with large pores and oily/combo skin like mine. Texture is creamy champagne white, mildly scented, easily foam up. Another cleanser is Gentle Cleanser - is only foam wash without beads. For normal and dry skin type and also for day & night use.
Softening Concentrate
For Japanese skincare, there is no toner unlike western brands. Step 2 is always the Prep Step. Meaning prepare skin for better absorption after wash. Skin will improve from the stated function that Serum/Essence & Moisturizer claimed to promise. In Japanese often will name it as Softener or Lotion. They do have toner which is called Astringent - to be applied after moisturizer. Function is to tighten up pores/seal all the goodness in the skin. But Ibuki has no Astringent. Ibuki Softening Concentrate - use with cotton pad. Pump 2 pumps, spread all over face & neck. Is refreshing with lightly scented that does not linger. Texture is transparent liquidy serum like. Comes in a plastic opaque bottle of 75ML (>RM100 - <RM170) with pump head and a cover (is hygienic to have a cover to cover the opening as some brands leave the pump open) Easily absorb. Method on application can be viewed at YouTube Shiseido 1-2-3 Steps.
Protective Moisturizer with SPF15
Is day moisturizer. Texture is lotion white, mildly scented and end result is shining/brightening. I always use this with cotton pad. Pump 2 pumps and spread across my face & neck. Method can view at YouTube as mentioned above. Alternative way is to use by hand. I was advised to use with cotton as I have delicate skin with weak protective barrier. Skin type of redness, acne-prone be advised to use with cotton. Normal & dry skin type, use hand will do. Packaging is the same as Softening Concentrate mentioned above so as the pricing range.
Refining Moisturizer
Is night moisturizer. Texture is lotion white (slightly creamier than day moisturizer), mildly scented and end result has no shining/brightening effect. Application is the same as day moisturizer. Method can view at YouTube with the clip name as mentioned above. Suitable for Acne Prone but dehydrate, large pores and combo/oily skin. Another night moisturizer called Refining Moisturizer Enriched (comes in a jar) is for dry skin type. Back to Refining Moisturizer - Packaging and pricing range are the same as Softening Concentrate & Protective Moisturizer.
Result is indeed less rubbing contact with my fingers pressure, therefore, my skin has no redness and is alot healthier which leave no sticky or greasy layer over my face. My skin has the tendency of not absorbing fast. So, by using cotton will allow my skin to drink up whatever it can absorb by not overdose and the remaining will be on cotton and be used around my neck. Yes, by using fingers can also spread the remaining on decollete area but the difference is Cotton - gentle 1 stroke followed by rubbing hand and pat for better absorption will do the wonder; Hand - need to keep rubbing and pressing till fully absorb can mean that I directly active my circulation hence leading to redness and losing collagen resulting to sagging. After a month of using this Lotion with cotton, my skin is tighten and firm unlike previous skin is sagging and lose elasticity. Proof : This time around when I squeezed my nose impurities, I feel my skin is hardened/tight which make the squeezing easy just by pressing 2 sides. In the past, skin soft as in lack of elasticity causing me difficulties to squeeze out the impurities. I had to squeeze 360 deg and so forth causing redness/damage of capillaries and slow degrading of collagen.
This range is for hydration purpose and I GUARANTTEE you that IT INDEED LIVES UP TO WHAT IT CLAIMS TO DELIVER. I used before its The Skincare Line, is also hydration purpose but it is oilier and rich abit than Ibuki. Ibuki delivers high hydration level and yet is light and refreshing. Very well suited for those dehydrate skin and yet cannot receive heavy formula at the same time like mine. When I used The Skincare Line, I did breakout after awhile but not major and skin was oily when noon came. Skin still redness after I left my home. But with Ibuki, is another experience altogether. Is refreshingly light and matte. Hydration is at the peak as my red spots disappear and abit glowy when noon comes instead of a wok of oil type :) I do not feel tight or tingling feeling instead I feel normal and comfy. My environment is still the same - air condition most of the time. Cannot under sun/heat otherwise my face will turn red but now skin is much more stable. It simply perks up my skin.
The SkinCare Purifying Mask
Is a must have to all. Whenever I am about to pop a pimple, I use this mask. Texture is light brownish paste with beads. It dries up fast. Leave on for 5 mins on a cleanse dry face, avoid eye area. Wash off then pat dry before using moisturize mask (either sheet mask or wash off mask). Proceed with usual skincare regimen. This mask is my savor. I remembered clearly that I had 1 pimple on my chin. I used this and immediately dried up and disappear after a few days. So, I have been using this mask twice weekly. All lovelies, rest assured, this mask is worth every penny because I have been using this whenever I use Shiseido range and this mask has been with the brand for decades already and I am the living proof. It comes in a tube. Purpose of this mask is to clear impurities, control oil secretion and helps heal pimples. Suitable for all skin type. Is a mild and yet effective mask. At least, it works on mine.
Perfect UV Protector 50ml / SPF50+ PA++++
All eyes and ears on me please, dearies princesses PLEASE GET YOUR HAND ON THIS PRODUCT!!! MY BIGGEST AND BEST BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCT I ever lay hand on. Was persuaded by the Beauty Advisor to get this because I went to the counter with the intention of getting its' White Lucent range but was told to better stick to hydration line as my skin is not stable with acne prone history. To counter my redness & brown spot, she said sunblock is the key to it (in fact, all BA says that and always their sunblock fails me). Well for Shiseido, I give it a try. And Whoa! Amazed me enough to finish 1 bottle in a month !!Hahaha...I rarely finish sunblock. The only sunblock I finished and repurchased was Biotherm. I blogged before of Eminence Tropical Vanilla Sunscreen - also a thumbs up. But I did not finish, I still have it in my dresser. But this Shiseido UV Protector is BY FAR THE BEST IN THE MARKET and better than Biotherm & Eminence. It comes in plastic bottle, need to shake before every use. Ideally for all face skin type AND ARMS AND LEGS. Isn't it marvellous??!! How can I not finish that fast?...Yes, I use this daily on face, decollete and arms only. And once again, Yes I did mention my skin cannot take SPF50 but for this it works fine. After a month of using, I can assure you that skin is superb and no breakout. Best of it is, it is not oily. Really protect my skin 360 deg as it claims to deliver. No redness and matte the whole day. Can say byebye to sunburn. Price RM130.00. Texture is liquid white with a faint pinkish/beige color. Easily absorb. No regrets!! I have since stop using foundation or base after I started this sunblock. My purpose of using foundation or base is to lighten up my redness but now I do not need so.
Conclusion: Now my beauty regime consisting of above. I am utmost happy and very satisfied with the result and the products. Simple regime - Cleanse, Softener, Moisturizer - Sunblock. I give 5/5 for these products. What boosted this? When I started also coincidentally my son had diarrhea and vomiting for a week, followed by another week of KOSAKI which resulted me sleepless nights for 2 whole weeks and on the 3rd week, I was down with sickness myself so a total of 3 improper rest weeks. But surprisingly, my skin has no sign of fatigue or pimples popping up. Everything is at bay, control very well. For the Korean products I blogged about were either I tried a week or so but soon after things cropped up. At least this one I have been using for more than a month now and still using. After a period of cycle, I think this line is BEST.
Product Duration: - Ibuki Softener will use up by a month, Moisturizer 2 months because each uses once a day, Sunblock by a month if includes arms and about 2 months for face & decollete, mask depends on your frequency about 2-3 months and finally cleanser monthly if uses twice a day but so far I am using once a day (night) so can last 2 months. I left out Ibuki Eye Correcting Cream - There you go the whole range of Ibuki. I did not get the eye cream so I cannot comment about it. Will do when I lay my hand on it :)
Side Personal Opinion: Shiseido is a good and reliable brand back in Japan and all over the globe. It has good reputation and sales market. My hubby works in a Japanese company which also produce skincare in one of its' business lines (my hubby is not under skincare line but he can purchase for me), their skincare is only for sale in Japan. So, when my hubby goes over for meetings, he was told that in Skincare market, Shiseido outdo all brands. It has been around us for more than a century and still the reputation is at the peak. So, my hubby told me to use back Shiseido brand which I am doing so now after my a year long of trying various brands for my beauty blogging hobby. Additionally, my hubby is using Shiseido Men cleanser for sometimes too. He claims to control facial oil very well and he has no outbreak problems. In the past, I passed on my unwanted cleanser to him to finish off , often he ended up with breakout and oily face when noon came. Without using anything to counter the problems, he just uses Shiseido Cleanser and gradually and fast too he reclaims his original good skin. Since then, he sticks to it.
Purifying Cleanser
Mild daily scrub cum cleanser. Can be used day & night. The beads are very fine and not much till can over scrub my skin. Cleanses pore and skin very well. No after wash tight feeling. Skin is squeaky smooth and yet hydrated not drying off my skin at all. Well suited for those with large pores and oily/combo skin like mine. Texture is creamy champagne white, mildly scented, easily foam up. Another cleanser is Gentle Cleanser - is only foam wash without beads. For normal and dry skin type and also for day & night use.
Softening Concentrate
For Japanese skincare, there is no toner unlike western brands. Step 2 is always the Prep Step. Meaning prepare skin for better absorption after wash. Skin will improve from the stated function that Serum/Essence & Moisturizer claimed to promise. In Japanese often will name it as Softener or Lotion. They do have toner which is called Astringent - to be applied after moisturizer. Function is to tighten up pores/seal all the goodness in the skin. But Ibuki has no Astringent. Ibuki Softening Concentrate - use with cotton pad. Pump 2 pumps, spread all over face & neck. Is refreshing with lightly scented that does not linger. Texture is transparent liquidy serum like. Comes in a plastic opaque bottle of 75ML (>RM100 - <RM170) with pump head and a cover (is hygienic to have a cover to cover the opening as some brands leave the pump open) Easily absorb. Method on application can be viewed at YouTube Shiseido 1-2-3 Steps.
Protective Moisturizer with SPF15
Is day moisturizer. Texture is lotion white, mildly scented and end result is shining/brightening. I always use this with cotton pad. Pump 2 pumps and spread across my face & neck. Method can view at YouTube as mentioned above. Alternative way is to use by hand. I was advised to use with cotton as I have delicate skin with weak protective barrier. Skin type of redness, acne-prone be advised to use with cotton. Normal & dry skin type, use hand will do. Packaging is the same as Softening Concentrate mentioned above so as the pricing range.
Refining Moisturizer
Is night moisturizer. Texture is lotion white (slightly creamier than day moisturizer), mildly scented and end result has no shining/brightening effect. Application is the same as day moisturizer. Method can view at YouTube with the clip name as mentioned above. Suitable for Acne Prone but dehydrate, large pores and combo/oily skin. Another night moisturizer called Refining Moisturizer Enriched (comes in a jar) is for dry skin type. Back to Refining Moisturizer - Packaging and pricing range are the same as Softening Concentrate & Protective Moisturizer.
Result is indeed less rubbing contact with my fingers pressure, therefore, my skin has no redness and is alot healthier which leave no sticky or greasy layer over my face. My skin has the tendency of not absorbing fast. So, by using cotton will allow my skin to drink up whatever it can absorb by not overdose and the remaining will be on cotton and be used around my neck. Yes, by using fingers can also spread the remaining on decollete area but the difference is Cotton - gentle 1 stroke followed by rubbing hand and pat for better absorption will do the wonder; Hand - need to keep rubbing and pressing till fully absorb can mean that I directly active my circulation hence leading to redness and losing collagen resulting to sagging. After a month of using this Lotion with cotton, my skin is tighten and firm unlike previous skin is sagging and lose elasticity. Proof : This time around when I squeezed my nose impurities, I feel my skin is hardened/tight which make the squeezing easy just by pressing 2 sides. In the past, skin soft as in lack of elasticity causing me difficulties to squeeze out the impurities. I had to squeeze 360 deg and so forth causing redness/damage of capillaries and slow degrading of collagen.
This range is for hydration purpose and I GUARANTTEE you that IT INDEED LIVES UP TO WHAT IT CLAIMS TO DELIVER. I used before its The Skincare Line, is also hydration purpose but it is oilier and rich abit than Ibuki. Ibuki delivers high hydration level and yet is light and refreshing. Very well suited for those dehydrate skin and yet cannot receive heavy formula at the same time like mine. When I used The Skincare Line, I did breakout after awhile but not major and skin was oily when noon came. Skin still redness after I left my home. But with Ibuki, is another experience altogether. Is refreshingly light and matte. Hydration is at the peak as my red spots disappear and abit glowy when noon comes instead of a wok of oil type :) I do not feel tight or tingling feeling instead I feel normal and comfy. My environment is still the same - air condition most of the time. Cannot under sun/heat otherwise my face will turn red but now skin is much more stable. It simply perks up my skin.
The SkinCare Purifying Mask
Is a must have to all. Whenever I am about to pop a pimple, I use this mask. Texture is light brownish paste with beads. It dries up fast. Leave on for 5 mins on a cleanse dry face, avoid eye area. Wash off then pat dry before using moisturize mask (either sheet mask or wash off mask). Proceed with usual skincare regimen. This mask is my savor. I remembered clearly that I had 1 pimple on my chin. I used this and immediately dried up and disappear after a few days. So, I have been using this mask twice weekly. All lovelies, rest assured, this mask is worth every penny because I have been using this whenever I use Shiseido range and this mask has been with the brand for decades already and I am the living proof. It comes in a tube. Purpose of this mask is to clear impurities, control oil secretion and helps heal pimples. Suitable for all skin type. Is a mild and yet effective mask. At least, it works on mine.
Perfect UV Protector 50ml / SPF50+ PA++++
All eyes and ears on me please, dearies princesses PLEASE GET YOUR HAND ON THIS PRODUCT!!! MY BIGGEST AND BEST BREAKTHROUGH PRODUCT I ever lay hand on. Was persuaded by the Beauty Advisor to get this because I went to the counter with the intention of getting its' White Lucent range but was told to better stick to hydration line as my skin is not stable with acne prone history. To counter my redness & brown spot, she said sunblock is the key to it (in fact, all BA says that and always their sunblock fails me). Well for Shiseido, I give it a try. And Whoa! Amazed me enough to finish 1 bottle in a month !!Hahaha...I rarely finish sunblock. The only sunblock I finished and repurchased was Biotherm. I blogged before of Eminence Tropical Vanilla Sunscreen - also a thumbs up. But I did not finish, I still have it in my dresser. But this Shiseido UV Protector is BY FAR THE BEST IN THE MARKET and better than Biotherm & Eminence. It comes in plastic bottle, need to shake before every use. Ideally for all face skin type AND ARMS AND LEGS. Isn't it marvellous??!! How can I not finish that fast?...Yes, I use this daily on face, decollete and arms only. And once again, Yes I did mention my skin cannot take SPF50 but for this it works fine. After a month of using, I can assure you that skin is superb and no breakout. Best of it is, it is not oily. Really protect my skin 360 deg as it claims to deliver. No redness and matte the whole day. Can say byebye to sunburn. Price RM130.00. Texture is liquid white with a faint pinkish/beige color. Easily absorb. No regrets!! I have since stop using foundation or base after I started this sunblock. My purpose of using foundation or base is to lighten up my redness but now I do not need so.
Conclusion: Now my beauty regime consisting of above. I am utmost happy and very satisfied with the result and the products. Simple regime - Cleanse, Softener, Moisturizer - Sunblock. I give 5/5 for these products. What boosted this? When I started also coincidentally my son had diarrhea and vomiting for a week, followed by another week of KOSAKI which resulted me sleepless nights for 2 whole weeks and on the 3rd week, I was down with sickness myself so a total of 3 improper rest weeks. But surprisingly, my skin has no sign of fatigue or pimples popping up. Everything is at bay, control very well. For the Korean products I blogged about were either I tried a week or so but soon after things cropped up. At least this one I have been using for more than a month now and still using. After a period of cycle, I think this line is BEST.
Product Duration: - Ibuki Softener will use up by a month, Moisturizer 2 months because each uses once a day, Sunblock by a month if includes arms and about 2 months for face & decollete, mask depends on your frequency about 2-3 months and finally cleanser monthly if uses twice a day but so far I am using once a day (night) so can last 2 months. I left out Ibuki Eye Correcting Cream - There you go the whole range of Ibuki. I did not get the eye cream so I cannot comment about it. Will do when I lay my hand on it :)
Side Personal Opinion: Shiseido is a good and reliable brand back in Japan and all over the globe. It has good reputation and sales market. My hubby works in a Japanese company which also produce skincare in one of its' business lines (my hubby is not under skincare line but he can purchase for me), their skincare is only for sale in Japan. So, when my hubby goes over for meetings, he was told that in Skincare market, Shiseido outdo all brands. It has been around us for more than a century and still the reputation is at the peak. So, my hubby told me to use back Shiseido brand which I am doing so now after my a year long of trying various brands for my beauty blogging hobby. Additionally, my hubby is using Shiseido Men cleanser for sometimes too. He claims to control facial oil very well and he has no outbreak problems. In the past, I passed on my unwanted cleanser to him to finish off , often he ended up with breakout and oily face when noon came. Without using anything to counter the problems, he just uses Shiseido Cleanser and gradually and fast too he reclaims his original good skin. Since then, he sticks to it.
Tuesday, 8 April 2014
Burt's Bees & The Simple Me :)
My skin background :- redness, acne-prone, large pores & combo skin (T-Zone Oily, U-Zone DeHydrate)
Redness has been haunting me since I was born. When small, consider 'ang geh' in hokkien but once I reached puberty, nightmare begun. People will find my redness obvious to be taken as a topic plus I had breakouts everywhere and later in my 20s', I started to have acne-prone skin. Ever since my delivery of my first born son, my skin has changed GREATLY. I still have light redness, no more pimples but if I do use wrong products may cause acne/pimples to form. Sebum secretion is another issue as well. Suitable products will work meaning will decrease my active glands, however, non suitable products will cause my skin to produce more oil which resulted clog pores and eventually breakouts due to inflammation from bacteria causing agents.
Fast forward to Burt's Bees. I just bought 2 sets of skincare each from The FaceShop & Etude House within a short period and usually will buy new products when some of the items are finish. Not in this case. Because there was an offer happening on Burt's Bees Facebook. BB Malaysia was giving out free samples on Eye Cream White Daisy Xela which expired on 7th April 2014 (yesterday). Needless to say, I am a facial junky person so I went to redeem mine and was given 4 pcs. Requirement was I need to purchase a face care product to entitle for the redemption. I checked out reviews blogs on BB, I found that not many blogs are on it. In the end, I was only interested to try its' Sensitive Line. Years ago, I tried its' Blemish line which I did not find it good on me. Next, during my pregnancy I tried it's body lotion and once again not satisfying. Then I realized BB is only famous for its' lip balm/lip care range than skincare and bodycare line. If I was not wrong, I remembered I even bought its' tinted lip balm also years ago but was not satisfied as well. So, yesterday was my 4th time going back to this brand just because I want to redeem its' offer :)
Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream - Why I bought it? Besides, I need it for redemption, is also because it claimed to be very effective on eczema, redness and acne prone skin. These are only part of the list. You can go to its' official website to read more. Only then I realize if one skin easily breakouts is considered one type of sensitive skin. No wonder, people recommend me acne care line always make my skin worse by more dry, dehydrates and make my redness even worse. Then if people recommend me hydrating line, well soothing enough but not helping on pimples and oiliness. After reading this, I realize I may be categorized under Sensitive but in the market there are not much brands that are generating Sensitive Line. I started using this last evening, night and this morning. Yes, I cleanse face 3 times a day - morning, after work and night. I do not give this high hope due to past experience. So, caught me real off guard when I started this. Evening - control sebum very effectively. Not oily, just nice secretion to give me comfortable healthy glow. No Redness. I was amazed as well as shocked to find my skin no redness at all on my first application. I did not know why last evening my skin had hot flush (feels hot), upon application, just soothe and sizzle down the temperature. It contains rice extracts - moisturizing and whiten effects, cotton extracts - sustain moisture and shield skin from potential irritants and Aloe - soothing. Fragrance free and is dermatologist tested. Best of all NATURAL. Many products claim to help on redness but not working on me. No breakouts is already a big step of gratitude to me needless to say no redness at all. Overnight, I woke up with dewy skin and again no redness at all. I think it gives good respond to my sebum secretion epidermis layer, hehehe..as my skin not oily at all just sufficient oil to give me healthy glow in the morning, overnight in air-condition room. MY BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGH - I applied this after my toner this morning then proceed with my left over Eminence SunScreen then pat some powder over it. Until now, I still do not need to blot my face. Not oily and yet not dry at the same time. The beautiful thing is no redness!!!! OMG, I cannot believe is working so beautifully on me.That is why I give my header the simple me as I am not on heavy makeup today. The powder I use is Etude House powder which on my last blogs on it, I stated that it cannot control sebum and will be cakey when face is oily. Now, boost BB Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream even more. My skin now is glowy but not oily, no tight or dehydrate feeling but very comfortable and I still have not seen any redness appearing yet. Simply the best cream ever!! I highly recommend this to sensitive skin people. Come in pump round bottle. White lotion cream consistency. 1 pump for face & neck or half pump for face. After absorb, feel a layer veil over my skin but rest assured not burden or annoying. Although the brand claims to be not expensive, but I personally think is moderate as the size is not big and cost me around RM120.00. If use twice to thrice times a day, may finish up pretty soon.
I was told by the shop assistant that it can be used on AM/PM or I can use Sensitive Night Cream for PM. The night cream can also be used on AM. Is actually depends on our skin. Commonly,Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream is meant for prevention and Night Cream is meant for repairing during our sleep time. The functions are totally 2 different types. Of course, Night cream will be thicker consistency than daily cream and it comes in a tub/jar. I may get its' night cream when I have extra money after paying off my credit card debts first :)
Tinted Lip Balm - Is moisturizing to my crack lips. At the same time give me some color that does not stain my tumbler/cup :) So, I do not need to worry to re-touch up after my meal and also to clean my tumbler for every sip I take. I bought Hibiscus color name. I intend to get a red color lipstick so now I got this and pretty much love it. Is kind of enhance my red lips and yet is only tinted balm which will not give away the pigment color when wipe off. I cannot remember why I had issue with its' lip balm before but let's talk of future than linger on past, right? :)
I bought Lip balm for my son in mango flavour and he loves it too :) Now, he tells me his lips is dry, need lip balm. hehehe. I also bought my son body wash from BB. Have not use yet though.
All products claim to be Natural and best suited for irritated skin very well. On this purchase and trial, I love it!! Thank goodness to my greediness, now I give this brand another shot of chance. Will give another updates review on this after 3 weeks trial. Stay Tune!
Redness has been haunting me since I was born. When small, consider 'ang geh' in hokkien but once I reached puberty, nightmare begun. People will find my redness obvious to be taken as a topic plus I had breakouts everywhere and later in my 20s', I started to have acne-prone skin. Ever since my delivery of my first born son, my skin has changed GREATLY. I still have light redness, no more pimples but if I do use wrong products may cause acne/pimples to form. Sebum secretion is another issue as well. Suitable products will work meaning will decrease my active glands, however, non suitable products will cause my skin to produce more oil which resulted clog pores and eventually breakouts due to inflammation from bacteria causing agents.
Fast forward to Burt's Bees. I just bought 2 sets of skincare each from The FaceShop & Etude House within a short period and usually will buy new products when some of the items are finish. Not in this case. Because there was an offer happening on Burt's Bees Facebook. BB Malaysia was giving out free samples on Eye Cream White Daisy Xela which expired on 7th April 2014 (yesterday). Needless to say, I am a facial junky person so I went to redeem mine and was given 4 pcs. Requirement was I need to purchase a face care product to entitle for the redemption. I checked out reviews blogs on BB, I found that not many blogs are on it. In the end, I was only interested to try its' Sensitive Line. Years ago, I tried its' Blemish line which I did not find it good on me. Next, during my pregnancy I tried it's body lotion and once again not satisfying. Then I realized BB is only famous for its' lip balm/lip care range than skincare and bodycare line. If I was not wrong, I remembered I even bought its' tinted lip balm also years ago but was not satisfied as well. So, yesterday was my 4th time going back to this brand just because I want to redeem its' offer :)
Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream - Why I bought it? Besides, I need it for redemption, is also because it claimed to be very effective on eczema, redness and acne prone skin. These are only part of the list. You can go to its' official website to read more. Only then I realize if one skin easily breakouts is considered one type of sensitive skin. No wonder, people recommend me acne care line always make my skin worse by more dry, dehydrates and make my redness even worse. Then if people recommend me hydrating line, well soothing enough but not helping on pimples and oiliness. After reading this, I realize I may be categorized under Sensitive but in the market there are not much brands that are generating Sensitive Line. I started using this last evening, night and this morning. Yes, I cleanse face 3 times a day - morning, after work and night. I do not give this high hope due to past experience. So, caught me real off guard when I started this. Evening - control sebum very effectively. Not oily, just nice secretion to give me comfortable healthy glow. No Redness. I was amazed as well as shocked to find my skin no redness at all on my first application. I did not know why last evening my skin had hot flush (feels hot), upon application, just soothe and sizzle down the temperature. It contains rice extracts - moisturizing and whiten effects, cotton extracts - sustain moisture and shield skin from potential irritants and Aloe - soothing. Fragrance free and is dermatologist tested. Best of all NATURAL. Many products claim to help on redness but not working on me. No breakouts is already a big step of gratitude to me needless to say no redness at all. Overnight, I woke up with dewy skin and again no redness at all. I think it gives good respond to my sebum secretion epidermis layer, hehehe..as my skin not oily at all just sufficient oil to give me healthy glow in the morning, overnight in air-condition room. MY BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGH - I applied this after my toner this morning then proceed with my left over Eminence SunScreen then pat some powder over it. Until now, I still do not need to blot my face. Not oily and yet not dry at the same time. The beautiful thing is no redness!!!! OMG, I cannot believe is working so beautifully on me.That is why I give my header the simple me as I am not on heavy makeup today. The powder I use is Etude House powder which on my last blogs on it, I stated that it cannot control sebum and will be cakey when face is oily. Now, boost BB Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream even more. My skin now is glowy but not oily, no tight or dehydrate feeling but very comfortable and I still have not seen any redness appearing yet. Simply the best cream ever!! I highly recommend this to sensitive skin people. Come in pump round bottle. White lotion cream consistency. 1 pump for face & neck or half pump for face. After absorb, feel a layer veil over my skin but rest assured not burden or annoying. Although the brand claims to be not expensive, but I personally think is moderate as the size is not big and cost me around RM120.00. If use twice to thrice times a day, may finish up pretty soon.
I was told by the shop assistant that it can be used on AM/PM or I can use Sensitive Night Cream for PM. The night cream can also be used on AM. Is actually depends on our skin. Commonly,Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream is meant for prevention and Night Cream is meant for repairing during our sleep time. The functions are totally 2 different types. Of course, Night cream will be thicker consistency than daily cream and it comes in a tub/jar. I may get its' night cream when I have extra money after paying off my credit card debts first :)
Tinted Lip Balm - Is moisturizing to my crack lips. At the same time give me some color that does not stain my tumbler/cup :) So, I do not need to worry to re-touch up after my meal and also to clean my tumbler for every sip I take. I bought Hibiscus color name. I intend to get a red color lipstick so now I got this and pretty much love it. Is kind of enhance my red lips and yet is only tinted balm which will not give away the pigment color when wipe off. I cannot remember why I had issue with its' lip balm before but let's talk of future than linger on past, right? :)
I bought Lip balm for my son in mango flavour and he loves it too :) Now, he tells me his lips is dry, need lip balm. hehehe. I also bought my son body wash from BB. Have not use yet though.
All products claim to be Natural and best suited for irritated skin very well. On this purchase and trial, I love it!! Thank goodness to my greediness, now I give this brand another shot of chance. Will give another updates review on this after 3 weeks trial. Stay Tune!
Monday, 7 April 2014
UPDATES: The Faceshop & Etude House
Before moving on to a new brand, hehehehe...Behold ya :) Let me put a period on these 2 brands. I formally announced that The Faceshop Long Wearing SPF45 is not working on me. Because it gave me breakouts. So, I can confirm not suitable to pimples prone and large pores with active sebum skin. When I first used it which I blogged about did mention it broke me out. After stopping to try out EH skincare, showed sign of recovering without new ones popping out. Then few days ago, I started back my Faceshop skincare, and pimples were popping out again.
The Faceshop skincare is more hydrating than EH. On the other hand, EH skincare is more moisturizing than The Faceshop. Sticking on either 1 single brand for 3 weeks onwards, the effectiveness level is depleting. My testimonial on both skincare was at least 2 weeks onward with continuous daily used. As to what products I tested, please read my previous blogs with the header of the brand name.
After using EH Moistful Collagen First Essence for a week and so, tiny white bumps appearing and eventually 1-2 pimples pop out. So, now on off I use it on my neck and arms only. Like I said, I need to finish it off anyways, otherwise, waste my money :) The Faceshop products I bought not oily so when my skin is down, I can come back for some light regime. Light regime for a period of time will cause me dry skin, then I will alternate to EH products that I bought which is oilier consistency.
In short, depends on my that day skin - to finish off the products. If you are on natural products, I think you will like The Faceshop as it claimed to be natural and Etude House not focusing on natural that much. I do not recommend both brands for Sensitive Skin people. Please proceed to my following review to know why.
NOTE: The Faceshop has a new line called The Calming Seed claimed for Sensitive skin. I did not purchase and I do not intend to try this line out but if you happen to fall into sensitive skin category and you would like to try The Faceshop brand, please go ahead with this line. Although in my review, I claimed to find its' products typical as with other brands but so far no bad experience aside its' Power Long Lasting SPF45 sunblock. EH products are more focused on youngsters and teenagers skin.
The Faceshop skincare is more hydrating than EH. On the other hand, EH skincare is more moisturizing than The Faceshop. Sticking on either 1 single brand for 3 weeks onwards, the effectiveness level is depleting. My testimonial on both skincare was at least 2 weeks onward with continuous daily used. As to what products I tested, please read my previous blogs with the header of the brand name.
After using EH Moistful Collagen First Essence for a week and so, tiny white bumps appearing and eventually 1-2 pimples pop out. So, now on off I use it on my neck and arms only. Like I said, I need to finish it off anyways, otherwise, waste my money :) The Faceshop products I bought not oily so when my skin is down, I can come back for some light regime. Light regime for a period of time will cause me dry skin, then I will alternate to EH products that I bought which is oilier consistency.
In short, depends on my that day skin - to finish off the products. If you are on natural products, I think you will like The Faceshop as it claimed to be natural and Etude House not focusing on natural that much. I do not recommend both brands for Sensitive Skin people. Please proceed to my following review to know why.
NOTE: The Faceshop has a new line called The Calming Seed claimed for Sensitive skin. I did not purchase and I do not intend to try this line out but if you happen to fall into sensitive skin category and you would like to try The Faceshop brand, please go ahead with this line. Although in my review, I claimed to find its' products typical as with other brands but so far no bad experience aside its' Power Long Lasting SPF45 sunblock. EH products are more focused on youngsters and teenagers skin.
Sisley & Herbal Himalaya
One is of very high end skincare brand VS economical brand. Sisley is from Paris while Himalaya originates from India. I spent too much on skincare for my beauty blogging purpose that I was kind of broke. hehehe... So I purchased Himalaya for trial. I bought Neem Wash, Moisturizing Lotion & Neem Mask. All for pimples prone skin. I suffered some hormones imbalance which resulted of sudden breakouts. I am still using Neem Wash - not that it is good but because I need to finish it off, otherwise, waste my money. I have been throwing or giving away my beauty stash that do not work out for me, hence, I do not want to throw my money into the drain. Other than feeling dry after cleanse, I do not see any help on preventing pimples from happening because on off still have small pimples popping. So, I presumed not exactly work out as stated. It is green gel consistency.
Moisturizing Lotion - One of the worst Lotion I ever put on face. I actually ventured into this brand is because of an article in the newspapers promoting its' Cream. Forgot its' name but if not mistaken is all purpose cream for face and body. In reviews and also the shop assistant did mention a similarity of this cream is very good on cold weather. Since this brand is from India, I thought will work quite good on me plus cheapo as Malaysia shares pretty much same weather as India. Alas, the lotion not only not moisturizing enough, it also makes my sebum super-ly active. Less than an hour, my face was covered with a layer of greasy oil. Nevertheless, it absorbs pretty face during application leaving no stickiness behind. I only used this once and the whole bottle now is in my dresser waiting to be executed :)
Neem Mask - As stated, Neem is pimples prevention so I bought it thinking to replace my H2O+ mud mask which is on its' way finishing. I had used this mask a few times but not regular hence, still have a full tube. Is in yellowish paste. Consider an alternative because it works as stated although I am not very fond of it. As the other 2 items were quite disappointing which made me no interest in this brand at all. Can always seek other brands on Mud Mask type. No doubt, it can counter already popped out pimples by reducing the zits size but compare to Etude House Clay Mask & H2O+ Mud Mask, it is still behind them.
Sisley Ecological Compound - Cost me RM650.00. Why I bought it? A friend of mine highly recommend this to me which she has been using for sometimes now. Is a moisturizer or as booster on its' own. Highly fragrance which I detest as I am a sinus person and I hate strong smell. I only used this 2-3 times before I use it as my body lotion. I am not going to waste this as it costs me a bomb and I bought it when I was deeply broke :) Just because I could not resist to hold till my next salary pay. Which I am highly regretted!! Texture is white lotion but of oilier consistency because essential oil is added. Half pump is already sufficient for combo or oily face, full pump for dry skin. I cannot tell of its' effectiveness due to I only used this 2-3 times. No breakouts and moisturizing during the times I used. Easily absorbs after spread and massaged it into the skin.
Not working out so no re-purchasing that I think is worth it unless one is really satisfied and also skin is truely responding well upon application. Which resulted me checking out The Faceshop & Etude House. Can read my blogs on these 2 korean brands which I had already posted end of Mar and early Apr 2014.
Moisturizing Lotion - One of the worst Lotion I ever put on face. I actually ventured into this brand is because of an article in the newspapers promoting its' Cream. Forgot its' name but if not mistaken is all purpose cream for face and body. In reviews and also the shop assistant did mention a similarity of this cream is very good on cold weather. Since this brand is from India, I thought will work quite good on me plus cheapo as Malaysia shares pretty much same weather as India. Alas, the lotion not only not moisturizing enough, it also makes my sebum super-ly active. Less than an hour, my face was covered with a layer of greasy oil. Nevertheless, it absorbs pretty face during application leaving no stickiness behind. I only used this once and the whole bottle now is in my dresser waiting to be executed :)
Neem Mask - As stated, Neem is pimples prevention so I bought it thinking to replace my H2O+ mud mask which is on its' way finishing. I had used this mask a few times but not regular hence, still have a full tube. Is in yellowish paste. Consider an alternative because it works as stated although I am not very fond of it. As the other 2 items were quite disappointing which made me no interest in this brand at all. Can always seek other brands on Mud Mask type. No doubt, it can counter already popped out pimples by reducing the zits size but compare to Etude House Clay Mask & H2O+ Mud Mask, it is still behind them.
Sisley Ecological Compound - Cost me RM650.00. Why I bought it? A friend of mine highly recommend this to me which she has been using for sometimes now. Is a moisturizer or as booster on its' own. Highly fragrance which I detest as I am a sinus person and I hate strong smell. I only used this 2-3 times before I use it as my body lotion. I am not going to waste this as it costs me a bomb and I bought it when I was deeply broke :) Just because I could not resist to hold till my next salary pay. Which I am highly regretted!! Texture is white lotion but of oilier consistency because essential oil is added. Half pump is already sufficient for combo or oily face, full pump for dry skin. I cannot tell of its' effectiveness due to I only used this 2-3 times. No breakouts and moisturizing during the times I used. Easily absorbs after spread and massaged it into the skin.
Not working out so no re-purchasing that I think is worth it unless one is really satisfied and also skin is truely responding well upon application. Which resulted me checking out The Faceshop & Etude House. Can read my blogs on these 2 korean brands which I had already posted end of Mar and early Apr 2014.
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