Skinfood products are not pricey, therefore, one easily affordable to splurge on it. Another bonus point I like on this brand is it caters on women's needs very well. I tried the Argan Oil Hair mask, either use it as mask for 5mins or as conditioner. Me, the usual lazy woman :) use it as conditioner and is already more than enough to see it's outcome. Miraculously, once again tame my frizzy hair. Now, my hair is soft. I tried before hand and foot masks but I do not really like it hence, no visible result. I think need daily use plus apply hand and foot lotion to achieve visible outcome, something pro-long term just like facial regimen for day and night as well as in long term to see results. On my last shopping spree in the shop, I came across Neck cream..hehehe..is my next to buy list. When my existing shampoo and body wash finish, I too will invest on Skinfood. Give this brand a chance and also give myself a chance to see whether or not it will make me fall in love with it all over again :)
Mom got me Hand Essence..something like hand cream. Not moisturizing neither oily enough for over night use. But I find my hand not that dry during the day. 1st day, I did not see any visible result, additionally, I woke up with quite dry hand. Perseverance, as I love its skincare so much so that I make myself to keep applying every night for the last few nights, then I realize during day, my hands are not easily thirsty :) I will recommend to use it as a go as it is not oily but for caring tip, preferably creamy type. My mom suffers eczema for the past 1 year and no brands even upmarket brands can she use. So, she resides on doctor's cream and medication. After a year, I kept persuade her to try Skinfood as it is so mild and gentle to sensitive skin and yet revive and infuse fruits and vegetables nutrients into skin for healthier skin, for eg. me a living example :), finally, she gave in and tried it out eventhough she has lesser faith in lower range group of skincare as she is the upmarket type of person. Well, after a week use, her skin is still calmed. A good sign and news to her and me as she prefers to apply skincare type of person. As for me, a sigh of relieved as my recommendation works :) According to my mom, she said her skin no longer feel itch from drying. Of course, she is using carrot range..
I super duper love Peach Sake Silky Loose Powder. It really controls oil and when apply, just blend well with skintone and the skin as well. No visible sign of make up but skin is matte just as I long for but I could not get this effect or outcome from other brands loose powder. Amazing! At the end of the day, my skin is glowing healthily from a bit of oil producing, I start my day with fresh and matte skin. I cannot resist this powder is a must to me. At times, I will use CC cream. Skinfood has only 1 type of CC cream. It caters for fair skin than darker skin as it is only in 1 shade which is lighter shade. Lucky me, I am fair so blend well with me. I used to start off with a pump for a face but since my skin is getting healthier, I now only use half pump. Usually I puff my face after sunblock or CC.
Recent haul - Base & Top Coat Mascara, Treatment Lash Root & Lash Mascara, quarts eyeshadows and eyeliner pencil tip brush type. Have not tried the treatment yet but I like the base & top coat. Indeed keep my lash color intact. I used to have some color stain on undereye and my eyes uncomfortable maybe some color smudge off during long day wear. With this, my eyes area is clean and so far no eye itch plus I can feel my lash is in position from morning till now and it is not droopy. So, yes another product in my satisfied list. I am not a makeup person nor an expert so eyeliner is a challenge to me. However, this one is significant. I do not have glitch with it. At first I was afraid I would spoil my make up but it turned out to be well grip and application is swift. Definitely, a re-purchase.
Mom has a sensitive lips. We both use lip balm Milk. So far no complain from mom and as for me, well I have dry chap lip. It greatly helps. So, my lipstick application has become nice pout :) No flaky skin appearance. I bought its Pomegranate Lipstick Matte berry color. Usually, my lips will not cooperate with matte lipstick eventhough i like using as outcome will be even drier lips and cause color tone ugly. But not in this case, use it by its own, still moist and yet matte. Since, I bought the lip balm Milk, I have been applying the balm 1st before the lipstick. So far so good.
CONCLUSION FOR SKINFOOD PRODUCTS:- NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE HOW SATISFIED I AM. THIS IS THE FIRST BRAND I FINISHED USING THE SAMPLES AS WELL AS FREE GIFTS SETS WITHOUT WASTING THEM. I WILL DEFINITELY STICK TO THIS BRAND IF MY SKIN CONTINUES TO BE IN SUCH CONDITION OR EVEN BETTER GETTING HEALTHIER. I AM A SATISFIED SKINFOOD USER!!!
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Food Therapy for Skin - Part 1
I came across Skinfood brand unintentionally and I got hook since then. I usually will try upmarket brands such as those I blogged about in my previous blogs. Those Guardian/Watson brands I tried before, were not satisfying. On the other hand, it never crossed my mind to try shop base brand. Skinfood is the economical personal care line from hair to toe products. A Korea brand and in Korea, one easily finds the shops here and there. The products are not expensive and some may say it targets teenagers. I am in my 30's and in my life time, never 1 brand can sustain, needless to say provide me with healthy skin. This is the only brand that I blog about after 2 months usage and still counting. No brands can make me love their masks which can give me motivation to do it daily. I find doing masks a passion daily and it motivates me to do different kinds of masks everyday. I like sheetmasks and wash off masks. Especially the 5 mins wash off masks - Fresh Aloe Pack & Acai Berry - no matter how late I am, I will still use either one of these. I have tried all sheetmasks from Skinfood except anti-wrinkle or more for matured targeted skin (because usually for matured skin, the essence or products are tend to be oily and rich). I dislike gel masks. I find it difficult to adhere whereby sheet type is much more comfortably enjoyable :) So, I have been replenishing my sheetmasks frequently - Fresh Apple, Everyday Mask (consist of Blueberry, Tomato, Nuts, Green Tea, Broccoli), Peach Pore Sake & Royal Honey. Usually I will buy a few sheets of each masks to last me a month as I do it daily. In between, I will use wash off alternately. Recent haul - Cucumber wash off mask (soothing), Rice Mask (scrub), I tried those last night. Each 15mins wash off type. Cucumber indeed cooling and soothing plus the infusion of rice mask, I woke up with hydrated and smooth skin. Use the scrub 1st then followed by cucumber mask.
I love all the masks is because I find they calm and hydrate my skin well. Fresh Apple and Peach Sake are targeted for pore/oil control skin. They indeed control oil very well. On top of that, refreshes skin. Additional products will be Egg White nose, forehead & jaw black/whitehead strips, Egg White T-Zone & U-Zone Serum & Fresh Apple Serum. So far, I had tried one time strips and indeed removed alot of my blackheads. As for the serums, I am using everyday - Morning - Fresh Apple serum, Night - T & U-Zone serums - for controlling oil and prevent breakouts. Voila! Indeed so. Now, I only pop 1 or 2 pimples during menses but it recovers within 3 days. Even so, I can feel that the pimple only on the surface of the skin layer unlike before where I could feel the pimples were from deep layer of the skin. That is why I know I finally found the right skincare products for my skin which gives me healthy skin!!
My intention of walking into Skinfood shop was to get a pack of sheetmasks as a gift to my BFF. That walked never made me look back since...I checked out the brand and one thing let to another...I invested on it when my BFF asked me, "I like this brand is because is good or because it is natural products source from food?". I have given my faith into Skinfood and it repays me with motivation and healthy skin indeed. I am using the carrot range - cleanser, toner, emulsion & sunblock - outcome is calmed my skin redness and maintain well with less sensitivity plus ph balance as well as keep my skin hydrated. This range is organic because the range are derived without 7 chemicals in it (please refer www.theskinfood.com.my for more info)Night regime is Sparkling Apple series - toner, night cream. I like this range as it refreshes my skin without feeling burden to my pores and the night cream is matte so I wake up with less oily skin.
Basically, all the products I use, absorb 100% into my skin without leaving me feel burden or a layer over my facial skin. This is something I admire on this brand and also something I have been looking for. I have a very problematic skin that does not blend well with too greasy products. In my previous blogs, I did mention before I have red dots on my left cheeks, gotten during my Nutox expedition :). Well, other brands can never cure it, only make it come and go and come and go until Skinfood cure it. Now, my cheek is back to fair rosy cheek :) This is the only products that I apply ample moisturizer and yet without breakouts. Amazing! Another mega finding is all the products just drinks up by my skin without feeling anything on the surface and it quietly works its way to give me healthy skin from within the layers.
Sunday, 21 July 2013
Finally I am AmWay member :) - All About Artistry Skincare Personal Review
A very good morning to everyone! :) I am in extreme good mood :) First of all, I am driving my new car, my son is getting used to go to school already, and my new skincare regime is awesome..So, how can I not be in superb mood :) YES! YES! After my Mary Kay disaster, I hope AmWay sustains in my life. Let's talk about skincare first before I move on to supplements.
Frankly, I started 2 weeks ago and counting. I am using YouthXtend Cleanser, Illuminating Radiance lotion & moisturizer cream, Skin Renewing Peel mask, new add on are Vit C + Wild Yam treatment, Scrub, and Sunblock SPF50+++. In my previous blog, when I am using 3-steps regime, skin already shows signs of improvement - such as the red spots have beginning to show signs of recovering/disappearing, pimple marks recover fast and pimples mature fast and recover well. Importantly, my redness under control. Many skincare I reviewed, either not working or even work, the redness still exists once I am under sun exposure or heat. Surprisingly, Artistry gives me longer calmness and radiance - even under sun/heat exposure. Mostly, I am greatly satisfied is on the red spots. Cause, is disappearing and skin is smoother with mask and scrub. No breakouts is an added bonus. What I am happy and satisfied than the other skincare I had tried is my skin shows signs of improvement day after day which keep me motivated and have faith in its' skincare. Plus, I believe it really gives me true hydration as skin not that oily anymore. My faith has brought me to the next level by trying its intensive treatment of Vit C + Wild Yam - cause me no breakout and I can see my skin is slightly more healthier and radiance with Vit C, it greatly helps on marks and recovery. As for scrub, so far cause me no severe damage like other scrub I have tested which gave me redness or burnt. Surprisingly, my skin is smoother, slough away dead cells and at the same time cause no damage :) Usually sunblock with SPF50+++ will give me oily outcome (Sulwhasoo is, so I have put it on hold...hehehe), yet another wonder by Artistry, amazingly & fantastically, it is NOT!! So I love it!! Basically, my skin is always radiance which is a wonder to me and oiliness + redness are at bay. Conclusion, skin is healthier and smoother with the right glow. I do not know how long will it lasts but I hope this will sustain in my life. We will see how it goes after 2 months :) I also put on hold on La Mer as its' sunblock dries my skin. Without using La Mer sunblock, Artistry just as comfy as cotton :)
All of the products I mentioned above blend and absorb well and fast into my skin. Leaving no sticky after-feel. The Illuminating Radiance series has a relaxing & calming fragrance which does not linger long. What I like about AmWay is once a member will get to buy the discounted price whereby Mary Kay is more on business minded. I need to purchase a certain amount to deserve a specific percentage discount - meaning the more I purchase, the higher the % is. But, Mary Kay gives no such result and faith to me. In other words, all my past skincare trial, either not working for me or even it did, it was not lasting. Many a times, I left home feeling great but it was not lasting, not durable in the heat/air condition. I do not know how to describe Artistry but please bear with me for another month or so, for my updates. If I sustain that long, meaning AmWay products really like many of the people I know told me its' products are of top qualities. Honestly speaking, it really gives me lasting radiance without redness and skin is indeed healthier day after day.
My detox program has ended yesterday. Consisting of fibre, bifidus & milk thistle. Bifidus yes but milk thistle will finish these few days as for fibre can last me a month. The detox program I meant was the combination of the 3, since 1 already finished and another is on its way finishing, I consider my detox has concluded :) I just need to finish off the fibre. I started the protein + Bio C program which was told both combine will give collagen. I chose Green tea flavour which is tasty. It serves as healthy drink for my breakfast as I am not a breakfast person. So far so good. I bought Kid's Vit C for my son and he is loving it too. :)
Frankly, I started 2 weeks ago and counting. I am using YouthXtend Cleanser, Illuminating Radiance lotion & moisturizer cream, Skin Renewing Peel mask, new add on are Vit C + Wild Yam treatment, Scrub, and Sunblock SPF50+++. In my previous blog, when I am using 3-steps regime, skin already shows signs of improvement - such as the red spots have beginning to show signs of recovering/disappearing, pimple marks recover fast and pimples mature fast and recover well. Importantly, my redness under control. Many skincare I reviewed, either not working or even work, the redness still exists once I am under sun exposure or heat. Surprisingly, Artistry gives me longer calmness and radiance - even under sun/heat exposure. Mostly, I am greatly satisfied is on the red spots. Cause, is disappearing and skin is smoother with mask and scrub. No breakouts is an added bonus. What I am happy and satisfied than the other skincare I had tried is my skin shows signs of improvement day after day which keep me motivated and have faith in its' skincare. Plus, I believe it really gives me true hydration as skin not that oily anymore. My faith has brought me to the next level by trying its intensive treatment of Vit C + Wild Yam - cause me no breakout and I can see my skin is slightly more healthier and radiance with Vit C, it greatly helps on marks and recovery. As for scrub, so far cause me no severe damage like other scrub I have tested which gave me redness or burnt. Surprisingly, my skin is smoother, slough away dead cells and at the same time cause no damage :) Usually sunblock with SPF50+++ will give me oily outcome (Sulwhasoo is, so I have put it on hold...hehehe), yet another wonder by Artistry, amazingly & fantastically, it is NOT!! So I love it!! Basically, my skin is always radiance which is a wonder to me and oiliness + redness are at bay. Conclusion, skin is healthier and smoother with the right glow. I do not know how long will it lasts but I hope this will sustain in my life. We will see how it goes after 2 months :) I also put on hold on La Mer as its' sunblock dries my skin. Without using La Mer sunblock, Artistry just as comfy as cotton :)
All of the products I mentioned above blend and absorb well and fast into my skin. Leaving no sticky after-feel. The Illuminating Radiance series has a relaxing & calming fragrance which does not linger long. What I like about AmWay is once a member will get to buy the discounted price whereby Mary Kay is more on business minded. I need to purchase a certain amount to deserve a specific percentage discount - meaning the more I purchase, the higher the % is. But, Mary Kay gives no such result and faith to me. In other words, all my past skincare trial, either not working for me or even it did, it was not lasting. Many a times, I left home feeling great but it was not lasting, not durable in the heat/air condition. I do not know how to describe Artistry but please bear with me for another month or so, for my updates. If I sustain that long, meaning AmWay products really like many of the people I know told me its' products are of top qualities. Honestly speaking, it really gives me lasting radiance without redness and skin is indeed healthier day after day.
My detox program has ended yesterday. Consisting of fibre, bifidus & milk thistle. Bifidus yes but milk thistle will finish these few days as for fibre can last me a month. The detox program I meant was the combination of the 3, since 1 already finished and another is on its way finishing, I consider my detox has concluded :) I just need to finish off the fibre. I started the protein + Bio C program which was told both combine will give collagen. I chose Green tea flavour which is tasty. It serves as healthy drink for my breakfast as I am not a breakfast person. So far so good. I bought Kid's Vit C for my son and he is loving it too. :)
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Short Trip to Singapore
I am quite impressed with Sulwhasoo. I did not break out during my trip as usually I would have cystic acnes or pimples appearing on chin or face. I suppose dehydrated. Since, Sulwhasoo promised of balance skin hydration and oil, it somehow delivers and protects my skin from harmful. Hence, I did not breakout and thus, skin was well hydrated throughout my trip. Even under sun and sweat during my USS fun. From photos taken, I can see that my skin is glowing healthily minus the redness. So, Sulwhasoo is definately a keep for me.
Just before my trip, I met up a friend of mine who is into Amway. Needless to say, I bought basic skincare from her and some detox health care. Moving on to skincare, I bought YouthXtend cleanser - I like it as it is not creamy type. Skin feels clean and refresh minus creamy or a veil of protection as creamy cleanser usually does. But, it does not strip away moisture neither tight, Skin Illuminating Lotion (Toner) - Is fragrance water toner. It contains pearl ingredient. My skin absorbs. Not very sure of its purpose but I suppose like any others, it is a prep for better absorption of moisturizer, Skin Illuminating Cream (Hydration Moisturizer) - Also contains pearl ingredient that supposes to give skin radiance. Initially, I use Amway on the evening. So, I do not feel any negative result. I do not suffer any breakout and it is neither oily. Once, I was in a rush, I used it in the morning along with La Mer sunblock, (in my previous blog, I mentioned that La Mer sunblock is quite dry) thus, I feel Artistry (Amway Skincare Line mentioned above) not hydrating enough for me. Once, I tried as night regime, skin is radiant and no breakout as well. Since, I do not see any specialty out of it, mostly I will keep at as evening regime and on and off rushy regime :) If I am running late..I bought Renewing Peel - do as mask - pump 8 pumps and spread over face for 8 minutes before washing off. Do twice in a week (3 days interval) for 6 weeks then rest 4 weeks. If satisfied, can re-do this treatment program. I was told it helps on shrinking pores and eliminating sensitivity of skin as well as deep cleansed. Additionally, remove dead skin cells and boost new skin cells - Hence, skin appears radiantly healthy. I started last night for my first time, is easy to use and when wash off, it leaves behind a protection veil feel. I do not suffer any breakout but skin does abit glowing the next morning. Will blog further when I complete this treatment.
Latest luxury I spent on my trip was buying La Mer Rescue Set - Eye cream, Lip Balm, Steel Chrome spatula, Classic Creme D' La Mer, The Concentrate Serum...Cost me a bomb SGD676.00. I also bought along Infusion Hydrating - cost SGD143.00, some kind of a booster, prep for better absorption of Creme D' La Mer. I used La Mer set as night regime starting last night, so I cannot judge too much yet but in the mean time, no breakout yet. The Infusion is easily absorb. As for the Concentrate Serum, it is not the typical serum. The texture is opaque white gluey. Yes, exactly like our school days glue that need the same spatula to scoop. For La Mer, it has built in spatula. So far, not oily and my skin absorb well. Will blog more after sometimes of using.
Just before my trip, I met up a friend of mine who is into Amway. Needless to say, I bought basic skincare from her and some detox health care. Moving on to skincare, I bought YouthXtend cleanser - I like it as it is not creamy type. Skin feels clean and refresh minus creamy or a veil of protection as creamy cleanser usually does. But, it does not strip away moisture neither tight, Skin Illuminating Lotion (Toner) - Is fragrance water toner. It contains pearl ingredient. My skin absorbs. Not very sure of its purpose but I suppose like any others, it is a prep for better absorption of moisturizer, Skin Illuminating Cream (Hydration Moisturizer) - Also contains pearl ingredient that supposes to give skin radiance. Initially, I use Amway on the evening. So, I do not feel any negative result. I do not suffer any breakout and it is neither oily. Once, I was in a rush, I used it in the morning along with La Mer sunblock, (in my previous blog, I mentioned that La Mer sunblock is quite dry) thus, I feel Artistry (Amway Skincare Line mentioned above) not hydrating enough for me. Once, I tried as night regime, skin is radiant and no breakout as well. Since, I do not see any specialty out of it, mostly I will keep at as evening regime and on and off rushy regime :) If I am running late..I bought Renewing Peel - do as mask - pump 8 pumps and spread over face for 8 minutes before washing off. Do twice in a week (3 days interval) for 6 weeks then rest 4 weeks. If satisfied, can re-do this treatment program. I was told it helps on shrinking pores and eliminating sensitivity of skin as well as deep cleansed. Additionally, remove dead skin cells and boost new skin cells - Hence, skin appears radiantly healthy. I started last night for my first time, is easy to use and when wash off, it leaves behind a protection veil feel. I do not suffer any breakout but skin does abit glowing the next morning. Will blog further when I complete this treatment.
Latest luxury I spent on my trip was buying La Mer Rescue Set - Eye cream, Lip Balm, Steel Chrome spatula, Classic Creme D' La Mer, The Concentrate Serum...Cost me a bomb SGD676.00. I also bought along Infusion Hydrating - cost SGD143.00, some kind of a booster, prep for better absorption of Creme D' La Mer. I used La Mer set as night regime starting last night, so I cannot judge too much yet but in the mean time, no breakout yet. The Infusion is easily absorb. As for the Concentrate Serum, it is not the typical serum. The texture is opaque white gluey. Yes, exactly like our school days glue that need the same spatula to scoop. For La Mer, it has built in spatula. So far, not oily and my skin absorb well. Will blog more after sometimes of using.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Personal Testimonial on Sulwhasoo & La Mer Skincare
Good morning everyone!! :) Right now, over my side is rainy and cloudy with cool breeze. A good environment to pen down my Skincare-holic experience. LOL! I have been using Sulwhasoo for a month now. I do not have breakouts encounter and the following products are my current skincare regimen for day & night.
First Care Activating Serum
Quite a unique product. The texture is gel liquid type and is in brown color. I use this right after my shower, pump 2 pumps and rub against my palms before wrapping my face with patting method. Easily absorb and suppose to give easy absorption for subsequent skincare application. I never try without this serum so I am not sure if without this serum, subsequent application will be sticky on the surface with unlikely full absorption or effect will not be so good. As this serum supposes to enhance the subsequent skincare power and allow skin to drink it up and VOILA! healthier skin will be produced :)
Essential Balancing Water
Is transparent water. Slightly thicker texture than water. In-between gel & water type. Pour out around RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. After awhile can feel skin drinks everything up. Excess can apply on neck. To avoid sticky, is best to be patience to keep patting for skin to absorb.
Essential Balancing Emulsion
Is typical emulsion texture. White watery creamy. Pour out in-between RM0.10 - RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. When fully absorb, will not leave oily/sticky residue after feel.
My skin is slight pinkish and sensitive, therefore, I always use patting instead of spreading to avoid trigger my skin to more redness. From instruction, both water and emulsion suppose to spread from inner to outer. So you can choose which way you want to apply. As my way, I can see effect so, I think both ways are just fine. Occasionally, I pour too much, I will use spread method cum pat as I will not feel pulling or dragging my skin too much. Above products have light herbal smell which is fine for me. I am a sinusitis person and the smell does not trigger my sensitive nose.
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Since am a pimple prone skin if use wrongly, I dare not apply this too much after emulsion. I started off only at night. Dab with ring finger into the pot - around pea size to RM0.10. I used to dot on my cheeks then T-zone area before lightly spread inner to outer and patting method for fully absorption without sticky-ness. Now I warm it between my middle and ring fingers of both hands and spread inner to outer then followed by patting. For the past week, I started to use this during day & night. Because, I feel dry and tight during the day. So far so good on my skin. It is slightly yellow light cream texture with strong ginseng smell.
Clarifying Mask
This product is quite a popular product in Sulwhasoo. I love it as well and I find it a good one too. Recommended twice per week but I only do it once a week for the past 3 weeks. Spread evenly on whole face, avoid eye and lip area and also hair line. Not to apply too thick just moderately sufficient to cover skin. When dries just peel it off from top to bottom. Easy removing without leaving any residue behind. Skin is indeed refreshed and clarified. After shower, will apply First Care Activating Serum, Essential Balancing Water, Essential Balancing Emulsion before applying mask. So, during removal will not hurt skin too much. After removal, re-apply skincare steps for night regimen. The texture and color is exactly like the First Care just that it is more sticky.
With above products and regimen, I do not have breakout so far. Skin is less oily so I suppose it does what it says. During my facial visit, the therapist said my skin water & oil have blended well now as skin no longer flaky dry. Is smoother and soft now. Less blackheads too. Pores have been improved as well. During 2 facials visits, I ended up with pimples popping but surprisingly, the recovery state is fast and without inflammed. Needless to say, leave no scar behind. If were for last time, took ages to recover and the scar took months to disappear. This is like by a week all is clear :)
AVOID USING THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE A PIMPLE PRONE SKIN
Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Lucky, I was given this 2 sample sachets. First time I use, the next day appeared 2 cystic acne on my chin with inflame redness. Without doing anything, I just continue my usual regimen as stated above, by 1 week subside alot and best of all the cystic turned to pus and after 2nd week already recover and now leaving small dot of scar which is on the way to recovery. Phew! So this is a big no-no product to purchase for me. Was told too rich for the skin like mine. So, is best to keep to basic skincare.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting Serum
I bought this and it does not work out too well for me as after using, few days later will pop pimples. Hence, I have stopped using now. Will try to finish it slowly but not on daily basis.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting UV Protection Cream
Likewise, I do not really like this as well as I find my skin oily not long later. I stopped using this about the same time as Hydro-aid serum so I am not sure whether this product will cause breakout or not.
One can consider La Mer Sunblock, which is what I am using currently. It is water white texture therefore, need to shake the bottle well before squeezing around RM0.50 size - for face and neck. Been using this sunblock for the past 4 days, so far so good with no breakouts. Surprisingly, I realize after using this sunblock, skin is not oily and can last whole day without shiny look. Making my skin matte. I am wondering is it has to do with my recent dry-ness during the day as I start using Ginseng cream during the day now. This sunblock easily absorb leaving skin matte without oily after feel. Light scented. So many Sunblock I used over the years, this is by far the best sunblock I ever use.
Therefore, I plan to check out La Mer Skincare in Singapore this weekend for my holiday trip. :) From reviews, La Mer has not promising raves comparatively to Sulwhasoo. Sulwhasoo is by far the best skincare I ever tested and tried. The result and outcome are totally different than previous skincare brands I blogged about. Is amazing! Hence, I will top up my Sulwhasoo stocks while in Singapore if have better deal sets or price there.
First Care Activating Serum
Quite a unique product. The texture is gel liquid type and is in brown color. I use this right after my shower, pump 2 pumps and rub against my palms before wrapping my face with patting method. Easily absorb and suppose to give easy absorption for subsequent skincare application. I never try without this serum so I am not sure if without this serum, subsequent application will be sticky on the surface with unlikely full absorption or effect will not be so good. As this serum supposes to enhance the subsequent skincare power and allow skin to drink it up and VOILA! healthier skin will be produced :)
Essential Balancing Water
Is transparent water. Slightly thicker texture than water. In-between gel & water type. Pour out around RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. After awhile can feel skin drinks everything up. Excess can apply on neck. To avoid sticky, is best to be patience to keep patting for skin to absorb.
Essential Balancing Emulsion
Is typical emulsion texture. White watery creamy. Pour out in-between RM0.10 - RM0.20 big and rub against palms before wrapping with patting method. When fully absorb, will not leave oily/sticky residue after feel.
My skin is slight pinkish and sensitive, therefore, I always use patting instead of spreading to avoid trigger my skin to more redness. From instruction, both water and emulsion suppose to spread from inner to outer. So you can choose which way you want to apply. As my way, I can see effect so, I think both ways are just fine. Occasionally, I pour too much, I will use spread method cum pat as I will not feel pulling or dragging my skin too much. Above products have light herbal smell which is fine for me. I am a sinusitis person and the smell does not trigger my sensitive nose.
Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream
Since am a pimple prone skin if use wrongly, I dare not apply this too much after emulsion. I started off only at night. Dab with ring finger into the pot - around pea size to RM0.10. I used to dot on my cheeks then T-zone area before lightly spread inner to outer and patting method for fully absorption without sticky-ness. Now I warm it between my middle and ring fingers of both hands and spread inner to outer then followed by patting. For the past week, I started to use this during day & night. Because, I feel dry and tight during the day. So far so good on my skin. It is slightly yellow light cream texture with strong ginseng smell.
Clarifying Mask
This product is quite a popular product in Sulwhasoo. I love it as well and I find it a good one too. Recommended twice per week but I only do it once a week for the past 3 weeks. Spread evenly on whole face, avoid eye and lip area and also hair line. Not to apply too thick just moderately sufficient to cover skin. When dries just peel it off from top to bottom. Easy removing without leaving any residue behind. Skin is indeed refreshed and clarified. After shower, will apply First Care Activating Serum, Essential Balancing Water, Essential Balancing Emulsion before applying mask. So, during removal will not hurt skin too much. After removal, re-apply skincare steps for night regimen. The texture and color is exactly like the First Care just that it is more sticky.
With above products and regimen, I do not have breakout so far. Skin is less oily so I suppose it does what it says. During my facial visit, the therapist said my skin water & oil have blended well now as skin no longer flaky dry. Is smoother and soft now. Less blackheads too. Pores have been improved as well. During 2 facials visits, I ended up with pimples popping but surprisingly, the recovery state is fast and without inflammed. Needless to say, leave no scar behind. If were for last time, took ages to recover and the scar took months to disappear. This is like by a week all is clear :)
AVOID USING THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE A PIMPLE PRONE SKIN
Overnight Vitalizing Mask
Lucky, I was given this 2 sample sachets. First time I use, the next day appeared 2 cystic acne on my chin with inflame redness. Without doing anything, I just continue my usual regimen as stated above, by 1 week subside alot and best of all the cystic turned to pus and after 2nd week already recover and now leaving small dot of scar which is on the way to recovery. Phew! So this is a big no-no product to purchase for me. Was told too rich for the skin like mine. So, is best to keep to basic skincare.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting Serum
I bought this and it does not work out too well for me as after using, few days later will pop pimples. Hence, I have stopped using now. Will try to finish it slowly but not on daily basis.
Hydro-aid Moisturizing Lifting UV Protection Cream
Likewise, I do not really like this as well as I find my skin oily not long later. I stopped using this about the same time as Hydro-aid serum so I am not sure whether this product will cause breakout or not.
One can consider La Mer Sunblock, which is what I am using currently. It is water white texture therefore, need to shake the bottle well before squeezing around RM0.50 size - for face and neck. Been using this sunblock for the past 4 days, so far so good with no breakouts. Surprisingly, I realize after using this sunblock, skin is not oily and can last whole day without shiny look. Making my skin matte. I am wondering is it has to do with my recent dry-ness during the day as I start using Ginseng cream during the day now. This sunblock easily absorb leaving skin matte without oily after feel. Light scented. So many Sunblock I used over the years, this is by far the best sunblock I ever use.
Therefore, I plan to check out La Mer Skincare in Singapore this weekend for my holiday trip. :) From reviews, La Mer has not promising raves comparatively to Sulwhasoo. Sulwhasoo is by far the best skincare I ever tested and tried. The result and outcome are totally different than previous skincare brands I blogged about. Is amazing! Hence, I will top up my Sulwhasoo stocks while in Singapore if have better deal sets or price there.
Monday, 17 June 2013
Cedric vs New School vs Old School
EXACTLY..!!!!! I now send my son to a new school. He has been going to this school for the past 1 month. In my blog, I will only mention the impacts of both schools upon my son. Without stating the school name. Ced started going to pre-school when he was age 2. I was lucky that he did not fuss when going to school, instead, he likes going to school. Unlike other parents, I did not have issue sending him to school. At least, in the past. He would very delighted to get off the car and carried his own bag and walked into the school compound all by himself. When he started using more words, he would wave and say byebye mummy! and disappeared into his school :) That was the most longing memory I had. As several months had past, the school announced new management was taking over and new teachers were replacing the existing ones. Since then, my son slowly showed signed of being abused and gradually LOATHE SCHOOL!!!
How do I know for sure that he was being abused in school?! I used to hire a maid just to look after him since he was a baby. I had googled and read alot on signs of being abused. As I know that I would leave him behind with maid while my husband & I went for work and out. At least signs were the good guidelines for me to know his welfare while we were not around. Fret not, we always left him with maid at my parents place. So, all was well :) Without further ado, let me share my experiences:-
Ced started to unwilling to get off the car. With more coaxing, he eventually would get down. This had been awhile for almost a month before he moved into Stage 2 severity. He then told me he did not want to go to school once he woke up. Then again, lingered more time when reached the school. A month was up, for the next month was my worst nightmare of sending him to school. He would cry and fuss from home till school. Once reached school, he would cry even louder and screamed and worst, refused to get into the school compound at all!!!!! It was so heart-wrenching when my son would screamed for me and called out my name so thunderous and cried so hysterically when I left, that it sparked me that he surely was being abused in school. His screamed was not normal misbehaving type, it was more on MUMMY, HELP!!! I asked the principal and teachers there of why he had sudden attitude changed, all they did was only to convince me he was all right after I left. I did not know why out of a sudden, 2 teachers came to me and leaked out that one of the teachers there beat him before and they looked so worried facial expression. After I probed more, they refused to tell me. I was even more convinced that my worried was right. As my son always will come home telling us what happen in school such as, "teacher ta-ta (beat), teacher ma-ma (scold)", I purposely told the principal that my son always tells us things. Only then, she admitted to me that one day she was in bad mood and yet my son refused to nap. So, she popped a ballon right on top of my son's head just to scare him. And she did twice!!! So, off I go school hunting again to look for a new school for my son. I know that if I do not change the environment, it will only give more negative impacts on my son's growth welfare. Ced used to have nightmares daily and even talked in his sleep. He said "teacher pu yau (don't)" several times and cried in his sleep. From a jovial toddler, he changed to bad tempered and stubborn.
At new school, I can only say I am truely impressed with the school. Even my husband agreed and said lucky we changed him to new school. Only a few days here in new school, Ced portrays much calm attitude. He does not come home brandishing or lashing or releasing hatred or upsets. He does not have nightmares and does not cry or talk in his sleep. Just last night, I heard him laughing twice in his sleep :) He used to wake up angrily and crying. But no more now. For the past week, he has been eating by himself without me feeding and he eats quite clean :) He does not allow me to brush his teeth neither him brush by himself. After school taught him, automatically, he brushes his teeth at home too :) He even reminded me was time to brush teeth once. hehehe..He talks more now. I found out that he uses more words and he uses the words correctly. He can now talk longer statement instead of single word expression. Quite a huge step improvement. Comparatively to old school, attended 6 months and yet see not much advancement.
Well, things do not always work along your plan or wish. He still refuses to go to school. Every morning is like a warzone at home between him and I. Take longer time now as I do not want to force him too much which resulted him crying all the time. I will just keep convincing him as much as I can or I shall say, as much as he lets me talk to him. Cause, sometimes, he does not want us to reason with him with our grandmother stories :) BUT. hehehe, aahhh yes, my but is in capitals, because how unwilling he is with me at home or how he struggles not to get into my car, upon reaching school, when principal approaches my car to take him into school compound, he will always go to the principal with open arms..hahaha...funny isn't it? He will obediently wave and say byebye mummy..he is crying lesser now and once he did not cry at all. One thing for sure, he did not scream anymore. He talks to the teachers there and wave byebye and willing to say byebye teacher when I fetch him from school. Comparatively, he refused and never talk or wave or say byebye teacher at his old school. Even the teachers in old school said byebye to him, he just turned away. Now, in this new school, whenever teachers talk to him, he will have eye contact with them and nod or said zhi tao (know). I realized Ced is more discipline after attending this new school. I just hope, he will one day finally come to term that he needs to go to school no matter what. And this day, please come fast!!! hehehehe...
A little adventure - after I stopped Ced from his old school, an old teacher Ced always clinged on to called me using her own personal line. She told me she had since resigned from that school and asked me why Ced stopped school. I do not know how she comes by the news. After sharing what I wrote above, she said yes. The reason she resigned was she cannot accept new management style. You will be in shocked when you read what I am about to leak:- Kids there are like being confined into a prison cell life-like. There is this teacher called 'L' who is very fierce towards the kids and typically the kids there spend their time in class, after class will go down for meal time, after meal time must sit tightly on their chair. Whoever moves, will be scolded and beaten. Hence, this old teacher told me that this is Kindyland not Standard 1. Kids at such age how can they sit still? They must play around and cannot only have class and eat and still. She strongly disagrees with such cruel treatment. The more she fights for the kids welfare, the more complaints she received from L. L will report the matter to management and subsequently, this old teacher resigned. She also hinted that Ced knows alot of things and he knows the teachers' names. She said you try to ask him which teacher beats him, and he will say Teacher L. Those 2 teachers also mentioned Teacher L mistreated him. Without them telling me, I already suspected so. As, right from the start, Teacher L already showed disliked towards Ced. Each time she tried to come near Ced, Ced went hysterically afraid and despise her to get close to her. My son is an active kid, must be L cannot tolerate such behaviour. Resulting her using harsh actions against my son. But, to me this is unethical for a pre-school teacher. When I went to submit letter of withdrawing from school (requested to do so by the branch director there for refund deposit purposes), a kid ran here and there before hitting a toy and felled hurting his side pelvis. Teacher L said 'who ask you to run?' several times before proceeding to say 'veli good la veli good la'. OMG! what English is this? Another surprising part was she never even bothered to go to the kid to check him out. When his mother approached, she quickly came forward and pat the kid's head and told his mom how good he is at school today. The poor boy was still holding his pelvis and half cried towards his mother and I overheard him telling his mother 'veli good'. LOL...Oh yeah, when the school started to suspect me knowing something had gone wrong, out of a sudden Teacher L tried to be nice and coaxed Ced when I dropped him off. Usually she would not come attend. She gave up when Ced refused to be close to her. She just walked away, lucky I was still there for my son to come for solace before another teacher saw what was happening and came to coax my son. Another point deducted as a pre-school teacher. To me, one must have patience and kindness as well as caring other wise how one can be a pre-school teacher? I also found out that the kids were getting lesser. The old teacher told me many of the kids have transferred to another nearby Kindyland. This new management had asked for additional payment. The school fees already expensive than the others and yet required me to top up more for school holidays program. Whereby, in new school, school fee is cheaper, holiday programs is 1 time off payment for 1 year school holidays programs. The best part is new school has school trip outing once a month to different location.
So to all parents out there who are reading my blogs, please be aware. School and teachers are very important/critical to our pre-school kids. Whether your kids be cheerful/sad, socialable/not are very much depending on the people around them. Proper educating, toddlers especially age 2.5-3 or even by 4/5, can show positive/negative growth. Just like what I have just shared above. Observation is also another critical action parents need to bear in mind. A good school will produce cheerful and bright students while degradable school will only produce hatred and crush attitude/character of the students. Please compare more schools' timetable before deciding which school to send your kids to. If you are the type unlucky to hit the right jackpot (school) for your kids, is ok and best to change. Find one that your kids adapt well to.
How do I know for sure that he was being abused in school?! I used to hire a maid just to look after him since he was a baby. I had googled and read alot on signs of being abused. As I know that I would leave him behind with maid while my husband & I went for work and out. At least signs were the good guidelines for me to know his welfare while we were not around. Fret not, we always left him with maid at my parents place. So, all was well :) Without further ado, let me share my experiences:-
Ced started to unwilling to get off the car. With more coaxing, he eventually would get down. This had been awhile for almost a month before he moved into Stage 2 severity. He then told me he did not want to go to school once he woke up. Then again, lingered more time when reached the school. A month was up, for the next month was my worst nightmare of sending him to school. He would cry and fuss from home till school. Once reached school, he would cry even louder and screamed and worst, refused to get into the school compound at all!!!!! It was so heart-wrenching when my son would screamed for me and called out my name so thunderous and cried so hysterically when I left, that it sparked me that he surely was being abused in school. His screamed was not normal misbehaving type, it was more on MUMMY, HELP!!! I asked the principal and teachers there of why he had sudden attitude changed, all they did was only to convince me he was all right after I left. I did not know why out of a sudden, 2 teachers came to me and leaked out that one of the teachers there beat him before and they looked so worried facial expression. After I probed more, they refused to tell me. I was even more convinced that my worried was right. As my son always will come home telling us what happen in school such as, "teacher ta-ta (beat), teacher ma-ma (scold)", I purposely told the principal that my son always tells us things. Only then, she admitted to me that one day she was in bad mood and yet my son refused to nap. So, she popped a ballon right on top of my son's head just to scare him. And she did twice!!! So, off I go school hunting again to look for a new school for my son. I know that if I do not change the environment, it will only give more negative impacts on my son's growth welfare. Ced used to have nightmares daily and even talked in his sleep. He said "teacher pu yau (don't)" several times and cried in his sleep. From a jovial toddler, he changed to bad tempered and stubborn.
At new school, I can only say I am truely impressed with the school. Even my husband agreed and said lucky we changed him to new school. Only a few days here in new school, Ced portrays much calm attitude. He does not come home brandishing or lashing or releasing hatred or upsets. He does not have nightmares and does not cry or talk in his sleep. Just last night, I heard him laughing twice in his sleep :) He used to wake up angrily and crying. But no more now. For the past week, he has been eating by himself without me feeding and he eats quite clean :) He does not allow me to brush his teeth neither him brush by himself. After school taught him, automatically, he brushes his teeth at home too :) He even reminded me was time to brush teeth once. hehehe..He talks more now. I found out that he uses more words and he uses the words correctly. He can now talk longer statement instead of single word expression. Quite a huge step improvement. Comparatively to old school, attended 6 months and yet see not much advancement.
Well, things do not always work along your plan or wish. He still refuses to go to school. Every morning is like a warzone at home between him and I. Take longer time now as I do not want to force him too much which resulted him crying all the time. I will just keep convincing him as much as I can or I shall say, as much as he lets me talk to him. Cause, sometimes, he does not want us to reason with him with our grandmother stories :) BUT. hehehe, aahhh yes, my but is in capitals, because how unwilling he is with me at home or how he struggles not to get into my car, upon reaching school, when principal approaches my car to take him into school compound, he will always go to the principal with open arms..hahaha...funny isn't it? He will obediently wave and say byebye mummy..he is crying lesser now and once he did not cry at all. One thing for sure, he did not scream anymore. He talks to the teachers there and wave byebye and willing to say byebye teacher when I fetch him from school. Comparatively, he refused and never talk or wave or say byebye teacher at his old school. Even the teachers in old school said byebye to him, he just turned away. Now, in this new school, whenever teachers talk to him, he will have eye contact with them and nod or said zhi tao (know). I realized Ced is more discipline after attending this new school. I just hope, he will one day finally come to term that he needs to go to school no matter what. And this day, please come fast!!! hehehehe...
A little adventure - after I stopped Ced from his old school, an old teacher Ced always clinged on to called me using her own personal line. She told me she had since resigned from that school and asked me why Ced stopped school. I do not know how she comes by the news. After sharing what I wrote above, she said yes. The reason she resigned was she cannot accept new management style. You will be in shocked when you read what I am about to leak:- Kids there are like being confined into a prison cell life-like. There is this teacher called 'L' who is very fierce towards the kids and typically the kids there spend their time in class, after class will go down for meal time, after meal time must sit tightly on their chair. Whoever moves, will be scolded and beaten. Hence, this old teacher told me that this is Kindyland not Standard 1. Kids at such age how can they sit still? They must play around and cannot only have class and eat and still. She strongly disagrees with such cruel treatment. The more she fights for the kids welfare, the more complaints she received from L. L will report the matter to management and subsequently, this old teacher resigned. She also hinted that Ced knows alot of things and he knows the teachers' names. She said you try to ask him which teacher beats him, and he will say Teacher L. Those 2 teachers also mentioned Teacher L mistreated him. Without them telling me, I already suspected so. As, right from the start, Teacher L already showed disliked towards Ced. Each time she tried to come near Ced, Ced went hysterically afraid and despise her to get close to her. My son is an active kid, must be L cannot tolerate such behaviour. Resulting her using harsh actions against my son. But, to me this is unethical for a pre-school teacher. When I went to submit letter of withdrawing from school (requested to do so by the branch director there for refund deposit purposes), a kid ran here and there before hitting a toy and felled hurting his side pelvis. Teacher L said 'who ask you to run?' several times before proceeding to say 'veli good la veli good la'. OMG! what English is this? Another surprising part was she never even bothered to go to the kid to check him out. When his mother approached, she quickly came forward and pat the kid's head and told his mom how good he is at school today. The poor boy was still holding his pelvis and half cried towards his mother and I overheard him telling his mother 'veli good'. LOL...Oh yeah, when the school started to suspect me knowing something had gone wrong, out of a sudden Teacher L tried to be nice and coaxed Ced when I dropped him off. Usually she would not come attend. She gave up when Ced refused to be close to her. She just walked away, lucky I was still there for my son to come for solace before another teacher saw what was happening and came to coax my son. Another point deducted as a pre-school teacher. To me, one must have patience and kindness as well as caring other wise how one can be a pre-school teacher? I also found out that the kids were getting lesser. The old teacher told me many of the kids have transferred to another nearby Kindyland. This new management had asked for additional payment. The school fees already expensive than the others and yet required me to top up more for school holidays program. Whereby, in new school, school fee is cheaper, holiday programs is 1 time off payment for 1 year school holidays programs. The best part is new school has school trip outing once a month to different location.
So to all parents out there who are reading my blogs, please be aware. School and teachers are very important/critical to our pre-school kids. Whether your kids be cheerful/sad, socialable/not are very much depending on the people around them. Proper educating, toddlers especially age 2.5-3 or even by 4/5, can show positive/negative growth. Just like what I have just shared above. Observation is also another critical action parents need to bear in mind. A good school will produce cheerful and bright students while degradable school will only produce hatred and crush attitude/character of the students. Please compare more schools' timetable before deciding which school to send your kids to. If you are the type unlucky to hit the right jackpot (school) for your kids, is ok and best to change. Find one that your kids adapt well to.
Monday, 10 June 2013
On the Passage to SULWHASOO :)
Every month I will be blogging on skincare and amazingly on different types of brands :) I am not sure how fair can my review be as I do not only use a single brand for more than 2 or 3 months. As I cleanses my face 3 times a day, so usually I split or finish up my purchase by choosing the best or the one I like most for day and night usage. The least favourite will be my evening use. Hence, this will be my final conclusion on Kanebo, Kiehl's, Biotherm & O'slee. After these, I will be moving forward to another luxury brand called SULWHASOO of Korea. I cannot wait it to reach my shore so that I can purchase and try the products out!!!!! The reviews of this brand is superb.
KANEBO
I still have some left over which I am using it during evening until eventually finish. Only good ones will I finish it. This brand works well on my pimple prone skin, large pores and dehydration skin. If you do follow my blogs, you know I meant Impress line. It really hydrates my skin but not longer enough as I am always in air conditioned room - sleep & working. I do not have breakouts when using this brand but only a few as in during menses. Large pores indeed seem smaller. Skin is supple. But one thing I do not like is after layering the skincare, somehow my skin tends to be oily. Even during layering, I can feel the products are still somehow sticky abit on the surface of my facial. On the other hand, I really do love Blanchir Clear Condition. I practically use up this on mask daily basis. So much soothing and helps my redness. This is my star product for Kanebo. As I am easily tempted, so I decided to try Sulwhasoo. Overall ratings for Kanebo is 4/5.
KIEHL'S
I have no negative reviews on Kiehl's. I simply just love its' Calendular toner, Red Earth Pore minimizing moisturizer, Midnight Recovery for eyes and oil. These just work wonder on my skin, especially Calendular toner. It really suppress my redness well, last longer and the pore minimizing moisturizer really control oils well and my pores look much more refine. Likewise, I do not experience breakouts only during menses. The clay mask also quite good as really removes impurities. Ultra Cleanser indeed mild but cleanses well. The drawback maybe is only for the Sunblock as is oily after application and after awhile later. I had since finished the toner and on the way finishing off the moisturizer and cleanser as well. Overall ratings for Kiehl's is 4.5/5.
BIOTHERM
This is my startup skincare after I was brokedown with blotchy redness skin after using MaryKay products. It worked so well on me but over time, my old problem kicks in. Redness, pimples on jawline/chin area (lymph-nodes) and enlarge pores came back. I did not manage to finish my 2nd round purchase of moisturizer, toner and serum. I only use it on off basis till it finishes. Most probably will use more frequently when I finish my Kanebo & Kiehl's. I am using its purefect range supposes to help on pimple skin but the drawback is dryness. Skin not hydrate enough and it does not help on my pores. If I use something abit rich for my hydration well, it turns out oily. Pro-long, pimples will pop 1 or 2. However, I quite satisfied with its facial service. As at now, I am still doing its facial on a monthly basis. Overall ratings for Biotherm is 3/5. 2 points being deducted out due to it cannot control my problem. No doubt, it helped on my blotchy skin and transformed to a flawless skin but alas, it did not last, hence, my old problems appear and yet it no longer works wonder or at least control.
O'SLEE
Hhhhmm....before this brand, I did try another drugstore brand called Nutox. Quite dissappointed with it and once again goes to this drugstore brand. I did review it is quite good for a drugstore brand, but besides skin much more whitens but it does not last. Only when using mask, skin is better but not on skincare on a daily basis. This still cannot give enough hydration to my skin. Not lasting at least. As for Nutox, seemed quite good at first but eventually caused pimples spots on my left cheek until now. As for O'slee, caused me some bumps and also some pimples popping. Not drastic but flaws. Eventually I lost interest in continuing. Not enough hydration means will cause oiliness. Initial use is ok and also seems good but after few weeks, result not that satisfying so I had stopped using completely. I will not use this anymore just like Nutox, will go down the bin. Poor me, wasted my money. I swore to myself, I will not use drugstore brand anymore :). Overall ratings for O'slee is 2/5. Besides not working so well, another point deducted due to I find this brand malaysia management not so honest. I bought online from its malaysian website and I was given sheetmasks and eye masks for free as gifts. Guess what I found? They trimmed away the expiry date part. So, the packaging is shorter than the original ones I bought. Then with more indepth checking, I found no expiry date section and that part already cut off. Therefore, another con for me to continue to use. I doubt the originality of the products. Not to say use it on my face!!
Sulwhasoo will be opening a counter in Parkson Gurney Plaza officially on 20th June 2013. I am an elite member of Parkson so I am cordially invited to Sulwhasoo Preview Event on this Sunday. I am so excited! :) I will be given a free gift set of 4 - First Activating Serum, Balancing Water, Balancing Emulsion and Ginseng Concentrated cream. I am using this set now - No, not given to me yet, I will only have the free set this Sunday - well, why I said I am using now??!! hehehe...With my inpatient attitude, I can't wait for a month. I found out about this brand back in May. So, I bought online from Qoo10 website. Took 2 weeks to arrive from Korea. So, I controlled myself not to review anything about Sulwhasoo as usually I am so tempted to do so after only 1 or 2 days applications. It's been a week into using Sulwhasoo now for day and night, so far I have no breakouts!!!! Amazing...my red spots on my cheek is greatly reduce. Skin is glowing but not oily. Last me whole day. Hydration level is good as I have less tendency to redness. My skin is just glowing with smooth suppleness. I just cannot stop looking myself at the mirror. LOL!! hehehe..i just envied the Korean moms in my son's school. They do not wear makeup but they have fair glowing skin. So, when I look abit like their skin after using Sulwhasoo, I just can't resist looking at myself from a mirror. hehehe...I can't wait to be consulted and shop for the brand!!! I usually have uneven skincolor for face and neck. Somehow, now seems more matching. I only can say I feel superb and the result definitely differ from above mentioned brands when I started using. If you follow my blogs, you will get what I mean. :) Keeping my fingers crossed!:) with my past experience, it may work now but not months later. So, I am not sure how fair this brand will be to me :) anyhow, I will blog about it more indepth after using.
KANEBO
I still have some left over which I am using it during evening until eventually finish. Only good ones will I finish it. This brand works well on my pimple prone skin, large pores and dehydration skin. If you do follow my blogs, you know I meant Impress line. It really hydrates my skin but not longer enough as I am always in air conditioned room - sleep & working. I do not have breakouts when using this brand but only a few as in during menses. Large pores indeed seem smaller. Skin is supple. But one thing I do not like is after layering the skincare, somehow my skin tends to be oily. Even during layering, I can feel the products are still somehow sticky abit on the surface of my facial. On the other hand, I really do love Blanchir Clear Condition. I practically use up this on mask daily basis. So much soothing and helps my redness. This is my star product for Kanebo. As I am easily tempted, so I decided to try Sulwhasoo. Overall ratings for Kanebo is 4/5.
KIEHL'S
I have no negative reviews on Kiehl's. I simply just love its' Calendular toner, Red Earth Pore minimizing moisturizer, Midnight Recovery for eyes and oil. These just work wonder on my skin, especially Calendular toner. It really suppress my redness well, last longer and the pore minimizing moisturizer really control oils well and my pores look much more refine. Likewise, I do not experience breakouts only during menses. The clay mask also quite good as really removes impurities. Ultra Cleanser indeed mild but cleanses well. The drawback maybe is only for the Sunblock as is oily after application and after awhile later. I had since finished the toner and on the way finishing off the moisturizer and cleanser as well. Overall ratings for Kiehl's is 4.5/5.
BIOTHERM
This is my startup skincare after I was brokedown with blotchy redness skin after using MaryKay products. It worked so well on me but over time, my old problem kicks in. Redness, pimples on jawline/chin area (lymph-nodes) and enlarge pores came back. I did not manage to finish my 2nd round purchase of moisturizer, toner and serum. I only use it on off basis till it finishes. Most probably will use more frequently when I finish my Kanebo & Kiehl's. I am using its purefect range supposes to help on pimple skin but the drawback is dryness. Skin not hydrate enough and it does not help on my pores. If I use something abit rich for my hydration well, it turns out oily. Pro-long, pimples will pop 1 or 2. However, I quite satisfied with its facial service. As at now, I am still doing its facial on a monthly basis. Overall ratings for Biotherm is 3/5. 2 points being deducted out due to it cannot control my problem. No doubt, it helped on my blotchy skin and transformed to a flawless skin but alas, it did not last, hence, my old problems appear and yet it no longer works wonder or at least control.
O'SLEE
Hhhhmm....before this brand, I did try another drugstore brand called Nutox. Quite dissappointed with it and once again goes to this drugstore brand. I did review it is quite good for a drugstore brand, but besides skin much more whitens but it does not last. Only when using mask, skin is better but not on skincare on a daily basis. This still cannot give enough hydration to my skin. Not lasting at least. As for Nutox, seemed quite good at first but eventually caused pimples spots on my left cheek until now. As for O'slee, caused me some bumps and also some pimples popping. Not drastic but flaws. Eventually I lost interest in continuing. Not enough hydration means will cause oiliness. Initial use is ok and also seems good but after few weeks, result not that satisfying so I had stopped using completely. I will not use this anymore just like Nutox, will go down the bin. Poor me, wasted my money. I swore to myself, I will not use drugstore brand anymore :). Overall ratings for O'slee is 2/5. Besides not working so well, another point deducted due to I find this brand malaysia management not so honest. I bought online from its malaysian website and I was given sheetmasks and eye masks for free as gifts. Guess what I found? They trimmed away the expiry date part. So, the packaging is shorter than the original ones I bought. Then with more indepth checking, I found no expiry date section and that part already cut off. Therefore, another con for me to continue to use. I doubt the originality of the products. Not to say use it on my face!!
Sulwhasoo will be opening a counter in Parkson Gurney Plaza officially on 20th June 2013. I am an elite member of Parkson so I am cordially invited to Sulwhasoo Preview Event on this Sunday. I am so excited! :) I will be given a free gift set of 4 - First Activating Serum, Balancing Water, Balancing Emulsion and Ginseng Concentrated cream. I am using this set now - No, not given to me yet, I will only have the free set this Sunday - well, why I said I am using now??!! hehehe...With my inpatient attitude, I can't wait for a month. I found out about this brand back in May. So, I bought online from Qoo10 website. Took 2 weeks to arrive from Korea. So, I controlled myself not to review anything about Sulwhasoo as usually I am so tempted to do so after only 1 or 2 days applications. It's been a week into using Sulwhasoo now for day and night, so far I have no breakouts!!!! Amazing...my red spots on my cheek is greatly reduce. Skin is glowing but not oily. Last me whole day. Hydration level is good as I have less tendency to redness. My skin is just glowing with smooth suppleness. I just cannot stop looking myself at the mirror. LOL!! hehehe..i just envied the Korean moms in my son's school. They do not wear makeup but they have fair glowing skin. So, when I look abit like their skin after using Sulwhasoo, I just can't resist looking at myself from a mirror. hehehe...I can't wait to be consulted and shop for the brand!!! I usually have uneven skincolor for face and neck. Somehow, now seems more matching. I only can say I feel superb and the result definitely differ from above mentioned brands when I started using. If you follow my blogs, you will get what I mean. :) Keeping my fingers crossed!:) with my past experience, it may work now but not months later. So, I am not sure how fair this brand will be to me :) anyhow, I will blog about it more indepth after using.
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