Today, I will be reviewing on Garden of Eden facial oils. I am a member of Young Living Essential Oils. Lately, I am into oils that help on our skin as well as some DIY at home for safer, purer personal care. I have done successfully on lipbalm and skin lotion with the essential oils. Back to our topic, I realize that I need to purchase mass quantities of my raw materials to do my DIY which resulted mass production. I have limited family members and friends whom share same interest as me or I shall say we do not share same skin condition :). Therefore, I came upon an article promoting Garden of Eden (the brand name which is produced by a pharmacy) which on sale at Guardian (limited products), some other personal pharmacies (full range - can check out on its' website or connect with them in Facebook).
I bought online from its' website. Unfortunately, I had real bad experienced with its' delivery for my first purchase. Came way too late over a week or so. Worst, my parcel was no way to be tracked though I have the tracking number. Something got lost as such and especially facial care, I was very pissed off as I did not like to paste something that was linger around somewhere on earth (hot or cold condition) on my face as I was worried the content might change. Anyways, when I received the parcel in the afternoon, the products were hot. I left the products to cool off before using at night. I saw the cleanser (which is gel type) bubblish. To make the impression even worse, till night time, the products were still warm. You can imagine how upset and horror and disgusted to use them on my face. Moving on....
The cleanser ROSA T, cleanse well without stripping dry my skin. Leaves skin smooth.
The serums Grape E (Anti-aging), I use this during day. It has UVA/UVB blockage. Help/prevent future skin degeneration due from UVA/UVB. On top of it, I use Satin White sunblock cream. A rare sunblock which is non greasy and non oily. Through out the day, will not make skin looks like an oily saucepan :) For T-Zone/pimple areas only, I apply Rosa T, consists of tea tree which is very good anti-inflammation, kill bacteria and control oils. I use Rosa E (Pigmentation) during night time. All serums are 100% pure oils (visit its' website for further detail on oils used). It comes in a droplet 5ml bottle (has larger size now). Each use requires 2-3 drops of oils and rub on face till absorb. I love the oils very very much. Unlike other face oils in the market, this brand, the oils are micro which means, easily absorb. Do not need to warm up in between fingers. Just dab on face and rub. I have 0% breakout even though I slather oils on my acne prone skin. I can go without foundation as I have less tendency on sunburn issue. Been using nearly a month now, still keep me away from sunburn redness. In addition, keep my face well hydrated and the oil secretion is just nice enough to protect my outer layer plus a nice little healthy glowing skin. I believe it acts as a barrier in between my skin to prevent water loss, hence, keep my skin moisturized enough therefore my oil secretion is controlled. In my almost 1 month trial, my skin is healthy rosy pinkish rather than pigmented redness sunburn skin.
As for toner, it only has 1 type Soothing Toner. Just pour on cotton and wipe. Contains Witch Hazel, a very good ingredient to skin. All its' products are 100% natural, are safe from aggressor outcome. Sensitive skin is highly recommended.
WHY I know oils are good for skin? Because of my exposure in essential oils where I learnt on variant types of oils that are beneficial to skin and for which type of skin - coconut oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil...and so forth. All these oils are featured in GOE products. Very similar to my DIY, so I purchase it than producing it myself as mentioned above, I need to buy and do in mass quantities which is abit inconvenient especially, doing it at home :)
I am a happy GOE user (aside the postal issue which was poslaju issue not the sender) so I greatly recommend this and YOU SHALL TRY IT TOO!!
website: www.goeskincare.com.my
Monday, 6 April 2015
Sunday, 8 February 2015
100% Pure - All natural products that cater for skin, body and even baby wash
As my loyal followers, hereby a little token of appreciation and gratitude for viewing my blogs, I would like to attach a code which will expire 12midnight 9th Feb 2015. I know, I know is kind of last minute but because I need lappy to do blogging easier which I can only do it during my office hours when I am free.
Following:-
Step 1: Log into www.100percentpure.com.my
Step 2: view all the items - all natural skincare, bath & body, fruit pigmented makeup
Step 3: check out time, remember to key in the code 100PURECNYRM50
You will be entitled to a discount of RM50 off your bill. The term is you need to purchase at least RM288 to entitle for it.
Good service and good products!! So, hurry...and get yours and you will be mesmerized!
My satisfaction goes to :-
Purity Facial Cleanser + Mask
Best product that truely helps of acne prone skin. Skin feels revitalize and really helps on pimples. When during that time of the month, I will use it as mask and the next day, the zit will gradually recover on its own. No more inflame. A good detox for skin as it is filled up with mint. The minty is so cooling that always leaves my tired skin after a long day refreshed. The texture is like mud mask but is not as thick as mud mask. Enough to draw impurities without drying the skin plus, a good daily facial wash. A must in my bathroom! I repurchase this whenever mine finish. Thumbs up!
Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze
Is a lipstick. I have quite a sensitive lips whereby will crack easily. Dry lips are a big no-no to apply lipstick. Will make my lips even more dried up with lines. However, this is an amazing lipstick that not only nourish my lips and at the same time give my lips some pop of color. Smooth out the lines and though the color is pigmented by natural extracts, it does stay on lips well. Beautiful pout for upcoming Valentines Day! :) Trust me, is a must have too for my makeup pouch. After using this, I never look into other brands lippie colors.
Organic Aqua Boost
The bursting aqua is indeed instant. After apply, skin is immediately supple and hydrated. 3 ways of using,
Following:-
Step 1: Log into www.100percentpure.com.my
Step 2: view all the items - all natural skincare, bath & body, fruit pigmented makeup
Step 3: check out time, remember to key in the code 100PURECNYRM50
You will be entitled to a discount of RM50 off your bill. The term is you need to purchase at least RM288 to entitle for it.
Good service and good products!! So, hurry...and get yours and you will be mesmerized!
My satisfaction goes to :-
Purity Facial Cleanser + Mask
Best product that truely helps of acne prone skin. Skin feels revitalize and really helps on pimples. When during that time of the month, I will use it as mask and the next day, the zit will gradually recover on its own. No more inflame. A good detox for skin as it is filled up with mint. The minty is so cooling that always leaves my tired skin after a long day refreshed. The texture is like mud mask but is not as thick as mud mask. Enough to draw impurities without drying the skin plus, a good daily facial wash. A must in my bathroom! I repurchase this whenever mine finish. Thumbs up!
Fruit Pigmented Lip Glaze
Is a lipstick. I have quite a sensitive lips whereby will crack easily. Dry lips are a big no-no to apply lipstick. Will make my lips even more dried up with lines. However, this is an amazing lipstick that not only nourish my lips and at the same time give my lips some pop of color. Smooth out the lines and though the color is pigmented by natural extracts, it does stay on lips well. Beautiful pout for upcoming Valentines Day! :) Trust me, is a must have too for my makeup pouch. After using this, I never look into other brands lippie colors.
Organic Aqua Boost
The bursting aqua is indeed instant. After apply, skin is immediately supple and hydrated. 3 ways of using,
- spray directly on skin and pat for absorption
- spray on palm and pat on skin
- spray on cotton and spread across face and pat for absorption
Quite soothing too. As I have tendency of redness, it does calm down my skin.
Thursday, 29 January 2015
New Year New you: Eversoft Skinz Youth Recall Skincare Range
Gong Xi Gong Xi...
Often Chinese New Year is related to REDNESS AND RED PACKET..Let me bring you to the redness and goodness of skincare for your skin. Now, Eversoft is having a promo pack for CNY. Consists of:-
Often Chinese New Year is related to REDNESS AND RED PACKET..Let me bring you to the redness and goodness of skincare for your skin. Now, Eversoft is having a promo pack for CNY. Consists of:-
- Deep Action Micro Cleansing Oil
- Hydra Clean Cleansing Foam (Normal Skin) & Deep Moist Rich Cleansing Foam (Dry Skin)
- Hydrating Toning Lotion
- Firming & Refining Essence (Face & Eye)
- Hydra Glow Firming Cream SPF30 PA++ (Day) & Ultra Rich Renewal Firming Cream (Night)
Is inspired by the timeless beauty of Japanese women, hence, the 5 steps regimen being formulated. After 2 weeks of usage, according to the direction/method of each product, you will experience a porcelain skin (to be more appropriate, is skin transformation). Can get this brand at leading pharmacies/guardian/watsons. Very economical price and yet with promise being delivered. Who says, high end brands the only way for good skin? You can achieve it with Eversoft Skinz, a drugstore brand!!
The cleansing oil is up to par with Shu Uemura cleansing oil. Abit thicker but does the cleaning job very well for my skin type (large pores around nose area, combi skin (T-zone oily; dehydrate cheeks), redness). As for the cleansing foam, lather the rich cream into foam before washing on skin. A little goes a long way because it can lather very well even with pea size. Some may say stripping but not on my skin. I do not feel tight after washing but I do feel refresh and moist skin after that. No doubt, double cleansing will give skin overly cleansed but subsequent steps will nourish the skin back. So, fret not.
I highly recommend Hydrating Toning Lotion. By far the best toner for drugstore level and also as par as Kose Sekkisei Lotion (even better I think :) ) Really speaks for itself as promised on the label - hydrate skin up to 24hrs. I do not break out with this and I guarantee that it really does hydrate my skin through out the day. When I tried Hada Labo Lotion, I broke out and plenty of oil seeds on my forehead. Next best thing for oily skin is, enough hydration means less oil secretion so I highly recommend this toner to oily skin. Through out the day, my skin is matte dewy. No tight feeling, no dehydrate feeling and keeps secretion at bay. So, I am very very satisfied and love this toner alot!! A wonder for combi skin too - nourish/hydrate area as needed. Can be used as face mask - drop a face mask sheet onto the lotion and put on for 5 mins and VOILA!!! a plumped up skin. Could not be better with the price so cheap and yet deliver wonder to skin.
My skin rarely can accept serum. In my previous blogs, I rarely tried serum and even I did, not very satisfying. Plus, I cannot use nourish cream or too potent to my skin, will surely break me out. But age is catching up and I have issue with elasticity so I am craving to try firming cream. So far, none I tried work accept this range. I am quite surprised though. First thing first, the serum is not rich texture and easily absorb into skin compare to upmarket/drugstore brand that I have tried before. Best, for eye and face so safe pocket money :) Is delicate to eye so people with sensitive skin can use this potent serum. No after sticky feel. By now, after 4th steps of the regime, you can feel skin is already soft and supple.
Last but not least the moisturization part. Good news to lazy people LIKE ME..hehehe...Day moisturizer is already equipped with SPF 30 PA++, is sufficient for our daily life. Moist my skin throughout the day and protect my skin from sunburn. I have less redness when I am out. So, a thumbs up. Matte finish with plump up skin. As for the night cream, is nourished enough under air condition and also good for dry/dehydrate skin. Woke up with dewy skin but not oily skin.
Toner-Serum-Day & Night cream :- apply upward circular motion.
Serum for eye area :- apply from tear duct to outer corner of eye. In and out till absorb.
Remember: Do not drag skin too much. Do not put too much pressure on skin. Light stroke and finish off with patting for better absorption and blood circulation.
Conclusion: worth every penny u spent. is so cheap and effective. I do not see any visible firming as i have visible undereye/cheekbone loss of elasticity. Still exist but I am only few days into it. So, I am going to give it some time. If happens overnight, I will be worried of the chemical used in it. hehehe...One thing for sure is obvious transformation on my large pores. my pores is less visible...alot less visible. Less oil production so pores are not enlarged and also less impurities to clog my pores, hence, help on my pores. No break out so far. Hydrate my skin real well than my previous skincare that I had tried. None live up to matte skin through out the day. The best that I could reach to was less secretion which need me to blot my face once a day. With this skincare regime, I entirely do not need to blot. At the same time, I do not feel tight/dehydrate. Some products control shine too much but not enough hydration will also cause our skin secrete more oil instead and will cause skin tightness.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? HEAD TO YOUR NEAREST GUARDIAN/PHARMACY/WATSONS TO GET THE PROMO PACK NOW!!
I bought mine at guardian at RM95.90. Without night cream , so have to purchase night cream if you want to at RM33.xx. Now Guardian is having sales. Please do check out Eversoft Skinz website for more details. As my focus is only sharing my experience and outcome result after tried.
Tuesday, 9 September 2014
TIPS: Daily Skincare Regime for Day & Night
As promised, there you go my personal solution for acne prone and redness with visible pores skin.
Day
I always start off my day with Lancome Foam cleanser in the morning. Pat dry with face towel instead of all in 1 towel or body towel. Best to keep bacteria or germ at bay. Use warm or room temperature water instead of hot/icy cold. Next, apply Lancome Hydra Zen Moisture Aqua Gel toner by hand. Followed by, Lancome Vissionnaire Skin Perfector serum then Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-Gel moisturizer. Last but not least, Sunblock. I always favoured Eminence tropical sunblock and H2O Plus CC cream SPF30+++. Then you are good to go already :) Alternatively, if you like a more mattify skin, can dust over loose powder to set your skin. I always favoured Clarins Loose Powder because it matches my skin tone well and it also sebum absorbing well very matching and suitable to my needs. The pearlecent makes skin glowing. Looks Au Naturel.
Night
Use Lancome cleansing milk fluid on dry skin. Tissue off then rinse and wash with Lancome Foam cleanser. Pat dry with face towel. Use warm or room temperature water. Follow the same steps as above, only to add in eye cream/gel after serum before moisturizer. If you favour to use eye care in the morning, also use it after serum before moisturizer. Then you are off to bed with a good night sleep :) I do not have specific eye care that I am addicted to, besides over the years, I find The Body Shop Nutriganics Eye Cream is best for me. Since started using, I do not encounter tired and dry eye area anymore.
Fast and simple steps to keep your skin fresh and clean.
You can learn more on all products mentioned on my blog page.
Additional Treatment
Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub is a must have for large pores skin. I always use this after my cleanser on alternate days in the evening. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Scrub on once weekly basis (when using this, do not use Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub), to keep pimples causing at bay. Apply a layer of Shiseido Purifying Mask or Innisfree Pore Clearing Mask (both are mud mask), leave it on for 5 mins (Shiseido)/ 10 mins (Innisfree) before washing off. For more intense pampering, you can put moisture mask - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sheetmask or The Body Shop Vitamin E wash off moisture mask. Sheetmask, leave on for 15 mins before removing and blend the remaining essence to be fully absorbed into skin and apply moisturizer. Wash Off, leave on for 10-15mins then tissue off before wash with water (the Vit E mask is abit oily from Vit E oil). After that, apply your usual Night regime. Note: Moisture/Hydration mask can be done on daily basis even without purifying mask or scrub (since both cannot be done on daily basis). After Neutrogena daily scrub also good to have mask of any kind as long as can be done on daily basis. You will reap with good plump hydrating skin. Hydrated skin will keep problematic away.
Consume Help
I strongly detest to have oral medication to help on pimples or skin appearance. Is very unhealthy. If you do need to opt for such way, please seek professional consultation such as dermatologist. As for my personal health way is to take GNC 10x Probiotic. I got myself into this for almost half a year now, the reason behind was pediatric advised me to give my son probiotic to keep good bacteria inside to fight off bad bacteria to avoid falling into sickness too frequent. Because there was one period of time where my son always had diarrhea and also flu and cough. For child, can take Gainbac Probiotic on any pharmacies.
Back to my blog, GNC 10x probiotic to be taken daily in the morning on empty stomach 30 mins before breakfast. One pill Once a day. Over times, I realized my skin is alot better and have less congestion. Not long ago, I came across an article also recommend people to take probiotic to help to achieve better skin.
Please remember transformation does not come over night. Be consistent for weeks or months. You will be fruitful when the time comes and you will learn to cherish more and your happiness will be your motivation to keep going on healthy diet and proper skincare for your skin.
Hope this help and enjoy trying out my ways :) Good Luck!
Day
I always start off my day with Lancome Foam cleanser in the morning. Pat dry with face towel instead of all in 1 towel or body towel. Best to keep bacteria or germ at bay. Use warm or room temperature water instead of hot/icy cold. Next, apply Lancome Hydra Zen Moisture Aqua Gel toner by hand. Followed by, Lancome Vissionnaire Skin Perfector serum then Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-Gel moisturizer. Last but not least, Sunblock. I always favoured Eminence tropical sunblock and H2O Plus CC cream SPF30+++. Then you are good to go already :) Alternatively, if you like a more mattify skin, can dust over loose powder to set your skin. I always favoured Clarins Loose Powder because it matches my skin tone well and it also sebum absorbing well very matching and suitable to my needs. The pearlecent makes skin glowing. Looks Au Naturel.
Night
Use Lancome cleansing milk fluid on dry skin. Tissue off then rinse and wash with Lancome Foam cleanser. Pat dry with face towel. Use warm or room temperature water. Follow the same steps as above, only to add in eye cream/gel after serum before moisturizer. If you favour to use eye care in the morning, also use it after serum before moisturizer. Then you are off to bed with a good night sleep :) I do not have specific eye care that I am addicted to, besides over the years, I find The Body Shop Nutriganics Eye Cream is best for me. Since started using, I do not encounter tired and dry eye area anymore.
Fast and simple steps to keep your skin fresh and clean.
You can learn more on all products mentioned on my blog page.
Additional Treatment
Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub is a must have for large pores skin. I always use this after my cleanser on alternate days in the evening. The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Scrub on once weekly basis (when using this, do not use Neutrogena Blackhead daily scrub), to keep pimples causing at bay. Apply a layer of Shiseido Purifying Mask or Innisfree Pore Clearing Mask (both are mud mask), leave it on for 5 mins (Shiseido)/ 10 mins (Innisfree) before washing off. For more intense pampering, you can put moisture mask - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Sheetmask or The Body Shop Vitamin E wash off moisture mask. Sheetmask, leave on for 15 mins before removing and blend the remaining essence to be fully absorbed into skin and apply moisturizer. Wash Off, leave on for 10-15mins then tissue off before wash with water (the Vit E mask is abit oily from Vit E oil). After that, apply your usual Night regime. Note: Moisture/Hydration mask can be done on daily basis even without purifying mask or scrub (since both cannot be done on daily basis). After Neutrogena daily scrub also good to have mask of any kind as long as can be done on daily basis. You will reap with good plump hydrating skin. Hydrated skin will keep problematic away.
Consume Help
I strongly detest to have oral medication to help on pimples or skin appearance. Is very unhealthy. If you do need to opt for such way, please seek professional consultation such as dermatologist. As for my personal health way is to take GNC 10x Probiotic. I got myself into this for almost half a year now, the reason behind was pediatric advised me to give my son probiotic to keep good bacteria inside to fight off bad bacteria to avoid falling into sickness too frequent. Because there was one period of time where my son always had diarrhea and also flu and cough. For child, can take Gainbac Probiotic on any pharmacies.
Back to my blog, GNC 10x probiotic to be taken daily in the morning on empty stomach 30 mins before breakfast. One pill Once a day. Over times, I realized my skin is alot better and have less congestion. Not long ago, I came across an article also recommend people to take probiotic to help to achieve better skin.
Please remember transformation does not come over night. Be consistent for weeks or months. You will be fruitful when the time comes and you will learn to cherish more and your happiness will be your motivation to keep going on healthy diet and proper skincare for your skin.
Hope this help and enjoy trying out my ways :) Good Luck!
Sunday, 7 September 2014
Lancome UV BB Complete SPF50 VS H2O Plus CC SPF30
In hot and humid country where I am in, the highest SPF is recommended if outdoor too much. But it does not really work that way. I have to ask permission from my skin though :) With my fantastic result from Lancome skincare, well, not very satisfying on its' UV though. Although, I do not have break out by using its' UV Expert XL-Shield™ BB Complete Shield – Correct – Unify SPF50 PA++++ , there are 2 things which I do not like. First, skin is overly shiny even though I keep tissue off thinking it is sebum secretion but the truth it is not. Second, cause me blackhead. Must be too heavy for my large pores cum combi skin. The only thing I like of it is, it is BB complete which means give me better appearance. Cost RM175/tube.
As for FACE OASIS CC CREAM BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 PA+++ , is superb for my skin. SPF not heavy plus it is oil-free. So, I highly recommend this to combi to oily skin people. I do not have much to cover except sunburn (redness when under sun exposure/dehydrate), to be in the safe hand, I opt to use tinted UV. It is a very lightweight formula which does not clog pores. Pores are breathable. Non shiny skin effect. Matte outcome. Cost RM110/pump tube.
Both give good protection against UV as I do not sunburn easily. With my latest regime, I am sure it helps in a way too. Always go for suitable skincare to achieve flawless and resilient skin. Whatever color on top, remember to cleanse it well before bed with suitable cleanser. Skin will improve day after day. Next, I will blog down tips on skincare regimen to achieve smooth skin.
Stay Tune! :)
Review on Lancome Skincare - Hydra Zen, Visionnaire
Good Day to all lovelies!!
It's been awhile since I last blog on beauty products, I have been testing out Lancome skincare for a month now. My previous experience with France brands were not satisfying (L'occitane & Clarins). Both break me out, especially L'occitane. Both need not help on my dehydration redness too. When testing out Lancome, my skin is alot more stable than before - much more hydrated and only menses pimple occur when the cycle comes which resulted only 1-2.
Lancome Alcohol Free Toner I got this as free gift. Come in travel size blue transparent bottle. Water with refreshing smell. Application - wipe with cotton day & night on cleansed skin. A good toner for sensitive skin as it is mild and conditioned skin well. I do not see any effect after a bottle use neither any cons as well. No speciality apart a typical toner.
Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturizing Aqua Gel I got this as free gift. Come in travel size pinkish transparent bottle. As the name itself, indeed a unique type of toner. My first experience with gel type toner. The gel is transparent with lightly flower smell. Application - direct on palm, spread around the face after blend with both palms and lightly pat to absorb. Easily absorb without greasiness. Zen means calming plus the hydration, well really combat stress skin very effectively. I highly recommend to stress or dehydrated and redness skin people to try this range out. Skin instantly moisturized. Will definitely re-purchase.
Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-gel Moisturizer Bought this for RM200.00 per glass jar. Opaque with pink cap. A good type of moisturizer for day & night specifically for combi-oily skin. Neither rich nor too light texture. Application - usually I will warm in between my middle and ring fingers before pressing on cheeks, forehead, nose then chin. Spread/blend from inner to outer after that. Start from chin and slowly up (this way will give skin firming and better absorption for our pores). Finish it with lightly pressing. No oiliness or greasiness. Fully absorb. Leave skin moisture plump. With lightly flower scented, well make my day :) The gel cream is in white color. I do not feel any dehydration occur during my 1 month trial, so it is a good moisturizer for air-conditioned skin even at night.
Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector - Wrinkles, Pores, Evenness Bought this for RM200++ (sorry, I can't remember) Ocean Bluish plastic pump bottle. White emulsion type. Application - 1 pump for full face. Warm in between fingers and spread all over face even eye areas. Lightly pat for better absorption. Day & night after toner before moisturizer. I came across a review mentioned it contained silicon and can cause congestion and break out for unstable skin. So far, I have neither of those happen. So, I do not know how true that claimed was but mostly depend on individual skin. On the contrary, my skin responds to it extremely well. Very positive result. Only after a day used, I can see visible result on my large pores became tighten. Needless to say, after a month, it kind of stays that way - my large pores seem smaller now. No muscle on our face skin, that is why pores become large cannot shrink. But this outstanding serum can help on tightening and firming of skin. It claims to combat on 3 things (Wrinkle, Pore and Evenness), I can confirm it really works on 2/3. Besides positive result on my pores, my skin is smooth with no more uneven tone. I used to have red dots on my cheeks, but now totally disappear. As for wrinkle, well I am in my early 30's and I do not have any visible wrinkle that I am aware of so I cannot tell whether it really works on that. I can never use serum, regardless, of any brands. Will break me out. But it does not happen with this plus it helps to boost my skin condition. Another finding is it helps to clear impurities inside the pores. I can feel my skin is clean and light. If I have a congested area, takes 3 days to heal - 1st day slightly pain and bump appear, 2nd day pain is intense but by noon come, disappear followed by pus appearing without any inflammation and finally 3rd day recover.
Lancome Galatéis Douceur Gentle Softening Cleansing Fluid Face & Eyes One of the best makeup remover. My another like is Shu Uemura cleansing oil. But now this has my heart being replaced :) Bought it at RM150 per 400ml plastic white pump bottle. Great isn't it? Is affordable. Cleansing white milk. More on watery milk texture than the typical milk cleanser formula. After blending on skin, it becomes emulsifies more watery. Best is it is cooling on contact to skin! Usually when I double cleansed my skin, always will feel tight or overly dry as I have very thin layer of skin that is why my face is prone to sensitivity or acne. But this cleansing fluid is really outstanding. Not only does not trigger my skin, it actually soften my skin plus can clean around eye area. A good to go in a hurry to clean away eye shadow/base. For intense eye make up with mascara, best to use eye makeup remover. Nicely scented as well though not strong. Application - 4-5 pumps.
Lancome Mousse Eclat Express Clarifying Self-Foaming Cleanser Another one of the best foam cleanser I ever used. Flowery scented. Does not over dry my skin after my cleansing fluid. Can be used on its' own ( eg. in the morning or at night if without UV or Makeup). Clean quite well. Come in white plastic pump bottle. Bought for the price of RM100 per 200ml. Application - day & night, 1-1.5 pumps for entire face.
Through out my month long and still on going, I do not have any redness or break out occur. No dehydration or over drying too. Skin is much more resilient. Is affordable for certain items like cleanser and toner because it comes in RM150/400ml. Can use for several months. Serum and moisturizer are slightly expensive but does not require to use large amount hence, is durable. Importantly, I see result day after day and motivates me. This brand really give me faith and I am much more confident to leave my skin to Lancome expertise. I do not know why I am afraid to try out new brands now after landing my hands on Lancome. Maybe, I really do want to keep my current condition.
It's been awhile since I last blog on beauty products, I have been testing out Lancome skincare for a month now. My previous experience with France brands were not satisfying (L'occitane & Clarins). Both break me out, especially L'occitane. Both need not help on my dehydration redness too. When testing out Lancome, my skin is alot more stable than before - much more hydrated and only menses pimple occur when the cycle comes which resulted only 1-2.
Lancome Alcohol Free Toner I got this as free gift. Come in travel size blue transparent bottle. Water with refreshing smell. Application - wipe with cotton day & night on cleansed skin. A good toner for sensitive skin as it is mild and conditioned skin well. I do not see any effect after a bottle use neither any cons as well. No speciality apart a typical toner.
Lancome Hydra Zen Moisturizing Aqua Gel I got this as free gift. Come in travel size pinkish transparent bottle. As the name itself, indeed a unique type of toner. My first experience with gel type toner. The gel is transparent with lightly flower smell. Application - direct on palm, spread around the face after blend with both palms and lightly pat to absorb. Easily absorb without greasiness. Zen means calming plus the hydration, well really combat stress skin very effectively. I highly recommend to stress or dehydrated and redness skin people to try this range out. Skin instantly moisturized. Will definitely re-purchase.
Lancome Hydra Zen Cream-gel Moisturizer Bought this for RM200.00 per glass jar. Opaque with pink cap. A good type of moisturizer for day & night specifically for combi-oily skin. Neither rich nor too light texture. Application - usually I will warm in between my middle and ring fingers before pressing on cheeks, forehead, nose then chin. Spread/blend from inner to outer after that. Start from chin and slowly up (this way will give skin firming and better absorption for our pores). Finish it with lightly pressing. No oiliness or greasiness. Fully absorb. Leave skin moisture plump. With lightly flower scented, well make my day :) The gel cream is in white color. I do not feel any dehydration occur during my 1 month trial, so it is a good moisturizer for air-conditioned skin even at night.
Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector - Wrinkles, Pores, Evenness Bought this for RM200++ (sorry, I can't remember) Ocean Bluish plastic pump bottle. White emulsion type. Application - 1 pump for full face. Warm in between fingers and spread all over face even eye areas. Lightly pat for better absorption. Day & night after toner before moisturizer. I came across a review mentioned it contained silicon and can cause congestion and break out for unstable skin. So far, I have neither of those happen. So, I do not know how true that claimed was but mostly depend on individual skin. On the contrary, my skin responds to it extremely well. Very positive result. Only after a day used, I can see visible result on my large pores became tighten. Needless to say, after a month, it kind of stays that way - my large pores seem smaller now. No muscle on our face skin, that is why pores become large cannot shrink. But this outstanding serum can help on tightening and firming of skin. It claims to combat on 3 things (Wrinkle, Pore and Evenness), I can confirm it really works on 2/3. Besides positive result on my pores, my skin is smooth with no more uneven tone. I used to have red dots on my cheeks, but now totally disappear. As for wrinkle, well I am in my early 30's and I do not have any visible wrinkle that I am aware of so I cannot tell whether it really works on that. I can never use serum, regardless, of any brands. Will break me out. But it does not happen with this plus it helps to boost my skin condition. Another finding is it helps to clear impurities inside the pores. I can feel my skin is clean and light. If I have a congested area, takes 3 days to heal - 1st day slightly pain and bump appear, 2nd day pain is intense but by noon come, disappear followed by pus appearing without any inflammation and finally 3rd day recover.
Lancome Galatéis Douceur Gentle Softening Cleansing Fluid Face & Eyes One of the best makeup remover. My another like is Shu Uemura cleansing oil. But now this has my heart being replaced :) Bought it at RM150 per 400ml plastic white pump bottle. Great isn't it? Is affordable. Cleansing white milk. More on watery milk texture than the typical milk cleanser formula. After blending on skin, it becomes emulsifies more watery. Best is it is cooling on contact to skin! Usually when I double cleansed my skin, always will feel tight or overly dry as I have very thin layer of skin that is why my face is prone to sensitivity or acne. But this cleansing fluid is really outstanding. Not only does not trigger my skin, it actually soften my skin plus can clean around eye area. A good to go in a hurry to clean away eye shadow/base. For intense eye make up with mascara, best to use eye makeup remover. Nicely scented as well though not strong. Application - 4-5 pumps.
Lancome Mousse Eclat Express Clarifying Self-Foaming Cleanser Another one of the best foam cleanser I ever used. Flowery scented. Does not over dry my skin after my cleansing fluid. Can be used on its' own ( eg. in the morning or at night if without UV or Makeup). Clean quite well. Come in white plastic pump bottle. Bought for the price of RM100 per 200ml. Application - day & night, 1-1.5 pumps for entire face.
Through out my month long and still on going, I do not have any redness or break out occur. No dehydration or over drying too. Skin is much more resilient. Is affordable for certain items like cleanser and toner because it comes in RM150/400ml. Can use for several months. Serum and moisturizer are slightly expensive but does not require to use large amount hence, is durable. Importantly, I see result day after day and motivates me. This brand really give me faith and I am much more confident to leave my skin to Lancome expertise. I do not know why I am afraid to try out new brands now after landing my hands on Lancome. Maybe, I really do want to keep my current condition.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
NEUTROGENA - Hydro Boost, Ageless, Fine Fairness Skincare Review (PART 2)
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.
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.
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