tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55852342222294544772024-03-14T12:03:54.219+08:00{+} miwitch {+}fashion † beauty † sub-culture † cosplay † catUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger677125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-1689040370645038302019-12-31T22:00:00.000+08:002019-12-31T22:00:04.303+08:00Review: Anhydrous Skincare for Face & Eyes by Oil PerfectI'm once again digging into the topic of facial oil today. Recently I have been using face oil on my skin and I couldn't stop. I finished up using cleansing oil and mist toner Oil Prefect had sent me previously. Lately, they sent me another range again! Woots~<br />
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Here are the products:<br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil (100ml)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Antioxidant Eye Recovery Oil Serum</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil</u></b></span><br />
Because I love using their cleansing oil, they sent me another one in a 100ml bottle! Thanks so much Oil Perfect! This pump system is a lot easier for me to get more content out from the bottle as I usually use quite a lot of product each time.<br />
Since I have <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/09/review-anhydrous-customisable-skincare.html" target="_blank">reviewed this product</a>, I shall not talk about it again in this post. However I need to highlight that I use cleansing oil mainly to remove my makeup excluding waterproof/smudgeproof eye makeup like mascara/eyeliner. I usually remove those waterproof makeup first with an eye makeup remover before i use the Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil. It helps me remove my base makeup prefectly without stripping the natural oil from my skin<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Antioxidant Eye Recovery Oil Serum</u></b></span><br />
In my previous post, I did mentioned that my whole face feels absolutely moisturised except for my eyes. My undereyes were very dry and the skin around my eyes always feel taut. So I was really happy that I received an oil serum for the eyes. ^_^v~<br />
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This Eye Oil Serum is nourishing and contains many oils such as Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, organic Jojoba Oil, organic Rosehip Seed Extract as well as an ingredient most commonly found in eye products, the Organic Coffee Arabica Seed Oil.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Shake the bottle and gently roll around the eye contour area (I usually roll over same area 2-3 times), then tap oil into skin for full absorption. Apply morning and night.<br />
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After using Antioxidant Eye Recovery Oil Serum, I feel that it:<br />
- has a light berry & coffee scent to it<br />
- instantly soothes my skin around my eyes<br />
- immediately reduces the tight feeling around the skin<br />
- minimises the appearance of lines (be it fine/deep) by a little right after application<br />
- hydrates and nourishes my skin really well especially when used with another eye product as the oil seals in the product and prevent the moisture drawing out from the skin<br />
- may sting a little if it gets too close to the eyes<br />
- works well with other eye serum and cream<br />
- works best when I apply it after another eye product at night and the other way around during the day because it has a lesser chance of shifting my makeup when it is used prior to an eye cream.<br />
- reduces the cakey makeup look which I often get under my eyes<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Before & After</b></span><br />
I have used the Eye Oil Serum for roughly two months now but I still have not even empty half of the vial yet. So I think one vial can really last a long time.<br />
Below shows my left eye. The After picture was taken 1 month after I've used the oil serum.<br />
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And here shows my right eye.<br />
Photos doesn't show much of a difference but the feeling of using an eye oil serum is really great. I no longer feel that my eye area are tight. Moreover, during the days I put on makeup, this oil serum helped alot by reducing the visible deep lines that I often get when I make alot of facial expressions. Less makeup gets trapped in the fine lines and make my eyes look less drying after one whole day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum</u></b></span><br />
This Face Oil Serum differs from the <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/09/review-anhydrous-customisable-skincare.html" target="_blank">previous one I gotten</a> as this is more for the dry skin type.<br />
Instead of regulating oil production on my skin, this is more for calming and strengthening weakened skin barrier.<br />
It contains ingredients such as Organic Sunflower Seed Oil, Organic Calendula Flower Extract, Organic Jojoba Oil, Chamomile Roman Flower Oil and Organic Tea Tree Leaf Oil.<br />
This product contains nut-derived oil. Do not use if you are allergic to nuts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Dispense 2-3 drops of oil serum on hand (I use 2 drops in the day and 3 drops in the night). Spread in-between 2 palms to warm the oil serum up a little.<br />
Lightly press the two palms onto face and then massage the oil into skin, avoiding eye area.<br />
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A comparison between Perfect Balance (for oily skin) and Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum (for dry skin). Visually, it doesn't show much difference. When I tried half face with each product, the consistency of the oil for both feels about the same too.<br />
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After using Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum, I feel that it:<br />
- has a pretty strong scent which I think it could be from the sunflower or calendula fllower extract but the scent wears off after warming it up in my palms and spreading it over my face<br />
- feels almost the same as the <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/09/review-anhydrous-customisable-skincare.html" target="_blank">Perfect Balance Oil Serum</a><br />
- has slightly better hydration power over the Perfect Balance Oil Serum<br />
- also can make my face look pretty oily after many hours which I would need to tissue/blot the excessive oil off<br />
- has somewhat less power in combating my mild acne and inflammation but it is able to calm my skin when I have big inflammation growing under the skin<br />
- seems to help a little in reducing scar as well<br />
- reduces the appearance of wrinkles much more better than Perfect Balance Oil Serum<br />
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As the Oil Serum has Jojoba Oil which I often try to avoid because it is somewhat comedogenic so I was a little skeptical at first about using this Oil Serum. However I noted that there is also Tea Tree Oil in there which is anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial so I thought I could just give it a try.<br />
On and off, the inflammations do come back but it also subside after sometime. With Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum, it provides me a much higher hydration and nourishes places like my deep nasolabial folds and forehead wrinkles. I could clearly see and feel the difference before and after I used the Gentle Repair Face Oil Serum.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Before & After</b></span><br />
Showing my forehead with many scars that were left by little inflammation growing underneath the skin.<br />
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I like using the Oil Perfect Oil Serum because one thing that it does best is softening those white and black heads and make the skin around that area less drying.<br />
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It could also help a little on fading my scars.<br />
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As well as claming inflammation spots.<br />
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After using these products from Oil Perfect, I think I like Perfect Balance Oil Serum better along with the Antioxidant Eye Oil Serum (best!) and the Palmarosa Percect Cleansing Oil. I would prefer to use Gentle Repair Oil Serum on areas like new inflammation to calm it down and on nasolabial folds and wrinkles.<br />
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Thank you once again to Oil Perfect Skincare!~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Link</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oilperfectskincare/" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/oilperfectskincare/" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/oil_perfect" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare Twitter</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.oilperfect.com/">www.oilperfect.com</a><br />
Naiise Iconic in Jewel Changi Airport, # 02-205/206Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-74082809439082904852019-09-08T12:00:00.000+08:002019-09-09T01:11:35.702+08:00Review: Anhydrous Customisable Skincare by Oil PerfectHey guys! I have something really new and also pretty unique to introduce to all of you today. It is something that I am kinda familiar with, yet again not so familiar with... hmm. Why do I say so?<br />
Read on to find out! ^_^/~<br />
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In late July I received these new babies from Oil Perfect, a relatively new skincare company that makes anhydrous face oil that are natural, organic, with no preservatives, toxins, fillers, or synthetic chemicals.<br />
The products they sent me are:<br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Softening Mist Toner</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- Velvet Touch Lip Balm</span><br />
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It isnot my first time using face oil products. I have been purchasing and using various organic pure facial oils for couple years or more. I usually use them as and when I feel like or when there's certain skin condition I need to take care of thus why I said that I'm not really a stranger to natural organic face oil.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil</u></b></span><br />
That being said, it is actually my first time using a custom facial oil blend produced by a company (I usually do my own blend) and a Cleansing Oil made up of anhydrous oils.<br />
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So here we have this cleansing oil made with the ingredients like Organic Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Organic Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Organic Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Organic Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Organic Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil, and Organic Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil.<br />
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The bottle packaging is in amber plastic bottle with a pump type dispenser. The outlet is small so it dispenses little amount at a time.<br />
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The texture of the cleansing oil kind of reminds me of any other cleansing oil viscosity, semi thick and flowy. The scent is pretty natural, do not have any kind of strong fragrance to it. It is actually not quite the kind of scent I'll fancy but it ain't pungent that will make me turn away either.<br />
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This oil also totally reminds me of the OCM (Oil Cleansing Method) that I often read from articles. OCM is usually a DIY blend of natural organic facial oils that is to be used for removing make up and as a facial cleanser. I have been a little skeptical about using purely just oil to cleanse my skin because I feel that it would leave skin surface with a layer of oil instead of the squeaky clean feel. However if it is to be used as a makeup remover, I'm all in as I love using cleansing oil to remove makeup.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Shake the bottle before using.<br />
As a makeup remover, I usually pump about 7 times or more on my dry hands. Spread the oil all over my face, gently massage and concentrate on areas like the eyes, mouth, nose, cheeks to make sure all traces of makeup are melted/lifted.<br />
Then wet my hands with water and continue to massage my face so that the oil emulsifies and deeply cleanses the skin and removes the makeup and impurities.<br />
As a facial cleanser, I pump about 2-3 times on my dry hands. Spread the oil all over my face, gently massage in circular motion. Then wet my hands with water to emulsify the oil and massage it all over the face again.<br />
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One point though, I am quite paranoid about using the cleansing oil to clean off makeup and not using any other facial cleanser to double cleanse after. Even though I was told to only use it once (because it has the power to not only remove makeup but can also cleanse the skin at same time), but I still use back the same cleansing oil to cleanse my skin again after the makeup has been removed. Basically a double cleanse with the same cleansing oil.. hahax..^-^"<br />
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After using Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil, I feel that it:<br />
- is a little hard to blend out as it is quite thick<br />
- emulsifies easily and also lathers up sometimes<br />
- can melt some water resistance eye makeup<br />
- cleanses really cleanly<br />
- doesn't streak moisture away from my face at all<br />
- softens my skin after cleansing<br />
- leaves my skin a natural shine after cleansing<br />
- leaves my skin feel a tad oily yet tacky (not the slimy/slippery oil feel)<br />
- doesn't sting my eyes at all<br />
- doesn't irritate my skin<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Softening Mist Toner</u></b></span><br />
The toner comes in a spray amble plastic bottle and it can be used as a toner or even as a finishing spray after makeup. The spray mechanism is a tad stiff and I pressed it, it spritz out in a burst. The mist is not very fine and it could only cover a small area thus I didn't use it directly on the face. (View video of the Softening Mist Toner on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miwitch/" target="_blank">my IG</a>)<br />
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The Softening Mist Toner is made with the ingredients like Organic Rosa Damascena (Rose) Distillate, Organic Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Distillate therefore it is super lightweight with water-like consistency. The scent for this is very nice and i can recognise the rose smell. These mist toners are actually hydrosols, a distillate of essential oil and are condensate water of dissolved oil components thus they are very watery.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Shake the bottle before using.<br />
Spritz about 4 times onto hand (refrain from using cotton pad as it is a great waste of product) and carefully pat it all over the skin and allow it to absorb.<br />
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After using Softening Mist Toner, I feel that it:<br />
- is very lightweight and watery just like most toner<br />
- immediately softens and hydrates my skin<br />
- relieves any kind of tightness feel on my skin instantly<br />
- gets absorbed into the skin pretty quickly<br />
- can also be used inbetween any skincare products too (eg, after serum or moisturiser) without the skin feeling heavy, sticky or oily<br />
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Overall, it feels great especially when used right after shower or after cleansing my face. I can immediately feel the hydration level goes up! And I super love that it feels like water too!<br />
It was a pity though that the mist is not as fine as I thought so I couldn't aim properly onto my face with the spray bottle. Thus I skipped using it as a makeup finishing spray.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum</u></b></span><br />
Next up in the list, the Face Oil Serum. Although it is named serum, but in fact it is to be used last in a skincare regimen, like a moisturiser.<br />
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This little bottle is packed with a punch, having most of the organic oil that are very good for acne-prone and oily skin type like Organic Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Organic Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Organic Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Organic Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Organic Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil and Organic Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense) Oil.<br />
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This time the product comes in a glass amber dropper bottle. The dropper is entirely sealed so I would need to twist it hard to break the seal. Once I broke the seal, I saw there were a little content already along the rim and on the thread area. I have to be extra careful when handling this bottle as it tend to leak out a little if I tilt the bottle.<br />
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The viscosity of the facial oil is like Rose Hip Oil. It smells more of tea tree oil but I can also recognise a few other scent like Rose Hip and Tamanu oil. It spreads out quite easily, maybe because it contains some lighter oil like Grape Seed oil for a smoother application.<br />
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After spreading and massaging it to my skin, my skin appears shiny/glossy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Dispense 2-3 drops of oil serum on hand (I use 2 drops in the day and 3 drops in the night). Spread in-between 2 palms to warm the oil serum up a little.<br />
Lightly press the two palms onto face and then massage the oil into skin, avoiding eye area.<br />
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After using Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum, I feel that it:<br />
- is a quite thick therefore it's easier to apply by pressing or tapping onto the skin rather than massaging<br />
- instants softens skin, makes my skin feels like all the hydrating products used before the oil serum are immediately sealed in<br />
- rejuvenates the skin<br />
- feels oily and gives a high shine/gloss to my face<br />
- does not interfere with my base makeup thus I see no cakiness or whatsoever even after many hours<br />
- works better when used as the last step of the skincare regimen than using it before another moisturiser because the oil serum prevents skin from water-loss and overall provides better moisture to my skin<br />
- could make my skin look really oily throughout the day (I need to tissue over my face to keep it looking less oily)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Velvet Touch Lip Balm</u></b></span><br />
Last but not least, the lip balm!<br />
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The lipbalm packaging is in a squeeze tube packaging, can be used directly on the lips.<br />
The scent of this lipbalm is like a mix of coconut, cocoa and peppermint and the ingredients explain why so. It contains many familiar oils like Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Organic Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Organic Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Organic Cera Alba (Beeswax), Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Organic Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.<br />
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As you can see below, this lip balm moisturises and plumps my lips, minimising the appearance of the lip lines instantly.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Squeeze out a tiny amount of lip balm and apply directly onto lip with the applicator. Lightly massage the content on the lips. Leave it to the next day.<br />
For exfoliating purpose, squeeze out a little more amount of lip balm than usual and apply onto lip. Massage lip balm on the lip and leave it til the next day. Wet the lips and lightly rub off the lips with a damp cotton pad to exfoliate the dead skin from the lips.<br />
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After using Velvet Touch Lip Balm, I feel that it:<br />
- instantly plumps the lips with its minty ingredient<br />
- moisturises my lips well and prevent lips from cracking or drying<br />
- is able to lift up dead skin after leaving the lip balm on my lips overnight<br />
- can be used prior to applying lipstick if applied in a tiny amount<br />
- act as a lip mask if applied in a thicker layer<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Before & After</u></b></span><br />
I used the three skincare products Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil, Softening Mist Toner and Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum over a course of about 5 weeks.<br />
Trying out the skincare in a couple of ways to see what kind of regimen suits me the best.<br />
I have finally came to a conclusion of using the products as so.<br />
Day time: <b>Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil</b> → <b>Softening Mist Toner</b> → Hydrating Serum → <b>Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum</b><br />
Night time: Makeup Remover → <b>Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil</b> → <b>Softening Mist Toner</b> → Hydrating Serum → Anti-Aging Serum → <b>Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum</b><br />
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Most times I used Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil as a makeup remover as well as a face cleanser when I have light or no makeup (no waterproof makeup). If I have a full makeup on, I will use another makeup remover to thoroughly remove the makeup first before I use Palmarosa Perfect Cleansing Oil to thoroughly cleanse my skin again.<br />
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And for quite awhile, I tried using Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum as a serum, underneath another moisturiser that I'd been using. Then I decided to switch the Face Oil Serum to be the last step of the regimen that is, as a moisturiser. It worked better as the last step so I sticked to it this way til the end.<br />
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So during the trial and error period, there was actually a kind of skin purging process taking place as well. While the products are meant for acne-prone and oily skin type, it could also make the skin purge by producing inflammation and pimples. After which, all subsided and the skin began to heal up. Purging process usually are short, takes about a week or so.<br />
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So the following are all the before after photos after using the products for a month.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Forehead</b></span><br />
I have multiple stubborn black heads that are kinda deep inside the skin thus there are always marks on my skin. Marks aside, do observe my skin texture in all the photos. As time goes by, I find that my skin feels smoother and smoother when I run my fingers along my face. It appears that the bumpy skin looks less bumpy now.<br />
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The skin texture also looks slighty more even.<br />
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Some of the old marks did get lighter as well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nose</b></span><br />
One very obvious difference that I really love is the bumpy skin or those clogged enclosed pores along the nose bridge and near eyes area have become less bumpy and smoother!<br />
On the first week of using the products there was also an inflammation that popped out but subsided quickly without any trace.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cheeks</b></span><br />
Another very big difference after using the products is the skin hydration level. The difference is pretty great that even photos show!<br />
Previously I love using facial soap and high water skincare content to control my acne and to replenish skin moisture. But little do I know the more water I use, the drier my skin may become because without oil, the water could evaporate from my skin. Although my skin is oily-combi type but as I age, my skin surface became dehydrated thus it has became a complex problem to resolve. But with the oil serum and the other skincare products from Oil Perfect, it has helped in the oil-water balance in my skin thus boosting the hydration level and preventing water-loss.<br />
Initially there were long lines on every pores especially along the nasolabial folds. My skin also often feels tight. After a few weeks, the skin feels more hydrated thus minimising the fine lines and returning the pores to its original round shape.<br />
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The fine lines are shorter, the skin smoother and the marks lesser.<br />
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Now I just can't stop using these products. I have also finished the whole bottle of cleansing oil. I'm really missing that skin softening and hydrating effect after face cleansing.<br />
I also wana try the other products from Oil Perfect especially those customised ones. Although Perfect Balance Face Oil Serum is good for my type of skin, but I also would like to try something slightly lighter so it wouldn't look oily or shiny on my skin after use.<br />
I wished there was a eye product that I could also use because the whole face was so hydrated that my undereyes looked VERY dry (wrinkles and what not) in compare to my face. Even more so obvious when I have my makeup on! lolx~<br />
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Last but not least, a Thank You pic to Oil Perfect Skincare!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Link</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/oilperfectskincare/" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/oilperfectskincare/" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/oil_perfect" target="_blank">Oil Perfect Skincare Twitter</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.oilperfect.com/">www.oilperfect.com</a><br />
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Type Code <b>FRIENDS </b>in checkout to <span style="color: magenta;">enjoy 20% off til 15 Sep 2019!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-45526113999423410602019-05-23T08:30:00.000+08:002019-07-30T00:13:21.293+08:00Review: Eau Thermale Avène Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+Lately, it has been really hot in Singapore and as everyone knows, it's getting hotter and hotter every minute and every second.<br />
There isn't a day that I'll go out without a sunblock.<br />
For the past months, I have been using a sunblock from Eau Thermale Avène. It was a relatively new sunblock that has very high protection of SPF50+ protecting me from both UVA and UVB.<br />
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Avène Suncare also respects the marine environment as it does not contain silicones for a biodegradable formula and no water-soluble filters thus it is not harmful for fishes and corals.<br />
With this, I feel that at least I have a peace of mind when using Avene products. ^_^<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Packaging</u></b></span><br />
On the box packaging, it indicates that the product is formulated to minimise risks of allergic reactions and it is non-comedogenic.<br />
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Expiry date is stamped on the bottom of the box.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Swatch</u></b></span><br />
When swatched on the back of my (pretty dry) hands, the fluid really feels dry to touch, almost weightless, non-oily and non-sticky. It does not have much scent too which I really love because I'm pretty sensitive to fragrances. Although I could take any kind of scent be it nice smelling or not but I prefer to use fragrance-free products so I do not have to stop breathing when I apply suncare/ cosmetics on my skin. For this fluid, it is actually indicated as fragrance-free.<br />
When swatched on my face, it feels exactly the same as it felt on my hands too even though I have combi-oily skin.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Review</u></b></span><br />
When I spread the fluid on my face, I tend to sometimes not able to spread it evenly causing some parts looking a little whitish because the fluid is not watery and feels a little like cream. However, it generally does not have white cast at all after application in compare to the other sunblock I have.<br />
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Before & After</b></span><br />
After having the sunblock on my face for at least 6 hours, here is how my skin looks like with both sunblock. I have also tested Avene Fluid SPF50+ for many times under many different circumstances like with makeup, under hot weather, in air-conditioned room etc. And so, here's my verdict...<br />
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When using <span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Avène Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+</span>, I feel that it:<br />
- has a thicker consistency than most fluid suncare<br />
- spreads on my face easily but could leave some areas not blended out evenly<br />
- gives my skin a semi-matte finish right after application<br />
- is not really as ultra weightless as it was mentioned because I could feel that it is a little thick/creamy on my oily-combi skin<br />
- can combine with my natural sebum and turn into a rather thick layer of oil on my skin surface<br />
- tends to make my makeup float on top of it and make it look quite cakey<br />
- protects my skin from the sun pretty well as I do not have any sunburn, darkened skin nor pigmentation when exposed to sun for long hours<br />
- does not cause any irritation to my skin<br />
- can also be used on decolletage and body<br />
In general, I think the fluid is probably better for people with normal skin than to combi-oily skin as I find that it kind of messes up my makeup. I have tried applying different types of base makeup with this sunblock fluid but the results are always the same.<br />However, I like to use this sunblock when I am not putting on any makeup as I feel that I'm receiving total protection when using it. I feel more secure using this sunblock than any others although it makes my skin look oily after sometime.<br />
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At the Avene #MySunMate event, I found out that these two suncare feels more suitable for my skin type.<br />
They are Tinted Cream SPF50+ and Cream Fragrance Free SPF50+. They are both cream and are suitable for dry/aging + sensitive skin yes, but I do have aging skin too on top of the combi skin type. I require products that could provide me hydration as well.<br />
If you have dry skin type or condition, do try these two suncare products. They feel really hydrating! ^o^<br />
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Overall, I'm really getting more and more into Avène products. One thing I like is they are all for sensitive skin, fragrance-free, has the best packaging (I'm talking about dispensing product <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2018/07/review-eau-thermale-avene-bright.html" target="_blank">like this</a>) and now they respect the ocean. I'm also glad that I could grab their items easily at almost everywhere in Singapore!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Link</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EauThermaleAveneSG/" target="_blank">Avene FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eauthermaleavenesg" target="_blank">Avene Instagram</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.watsons.com.sg/Product-Categories/c/1?q=:productBrandCode:productBrandCode:227063&text=&masterBrandCode=227063" target="_blank">Watsons Singapore</a><br />
<a href="https://www.guardian.com.sg/brands/Avene" target="_blank">Guardian Singapore</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-18697574930470692632019-05-22T10:30:00.000+08:002019-05-22T14:36:49.827+08:00Review: Althea A'bloom Skincare Series + Meringue PuffsThis month, Althea brought us something new again! This time round it is a series of skincare plus some makeup tools.<br />
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Being one of their Althea Angels, I got to try all the items from the series and they are<span style="color: #999999;">: (L-R in the pic)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Giant Meringue Puff</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Baby Meringue Puffs</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Nourishing Avocado Mask Sheet</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Moisturizing Watermelon Mask Sheet</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Brightening Lemon Lime Mask Sheet</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">- A'bloom Anti-Blemish Peach Mask Sheet</span><br />
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These meringue puffs do look cute!!<br />
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The graphics on these A'bloom masks also look adorable don't they? ^_^<br />
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Because recently I had a staycation at Fort Canning Hotel, so I decided to bring all these cuties to the place for a nice photoshoot with pretty bright background. The bathroom is soOOoo beautiful!<br />
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Totally loving how bouncy this small meringue puff is~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>A'bloom Meringue Puffs Review</u></b></span><br />
So after I soaked meringue puffs with water, they enlarged by about twice the size. Just look at this giant meringue puff in my palm! /*o*\<br />
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I've used both the giant and and the baby puffs for various uses with different kinds of foundation and concealers over a couple of weeks.<br />
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After using <b>A'bloom Giant Meringue Puff</b>, I feel that it:<br />
- feels very silky smooth and quite slimy when soaked in water<br />
- feels very bouncy and is still dense even after soaked in water<br />
- picks up foundation easily<br />
- applies foundation better if I use the area around the pointy part<br />
- is large enough for me to use different area for different parts of my face (eg, concealer for eyes, concealer for scars, foundation for overall face)<br />
- transfer the foundation on my face in pretty light layers<br />
- requires more foundation than other puffs/sponges do because it picks up and absorbs quite a lot of product<br />
- feels dense thus somehow quite stiff or hard to blend foundation on my face<br />
- its base is a good area to be used to apply powder onto face<br />
- is quite hard to entirely wash off the foundation and concealer because it is dense and holds a lot of product inside it<br />
- requires soaking in some sort of sponge cleanser overnight to entirely remove the product from the puff<br />
I find that it is overall a pretty normal puff but I like its silky smooth puff surface. I only use it when there is foundation that I bare to use a lot as the puff absorbs much more product than my other sponges. It is a pretty good sponge as I love the size and the texture however it's a pity that it is much denser and absorbs way much product yet transfers only little product on my face hence the little makeup coverage I get most of the time.<br />
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After using <b>A'bloom Baby Meringue Puff</b>, I feel that it:<br />
- is overall almost similar as its counterpart the Giant Puff but it is much less dense<br />
- is although not as dense as the giant puff but it is still denser than many sponges I use<br />
- can be used for both foundation and concealer too even though it is small in size<br />
- is my current go to puff for concealer application<br />
- also requires soaking in some sort of sponge cleanser overnight as I also find it quite hard to entirely remove the product from the puff<br />
If I were to choose, I would pick Baby Meringue Puff as my everyday makeup sponge for both foundation and concealer.Even though it maybe small but it can still be used for foundation application by using the base side of the puff where it has the biggest area. The pointy part is so perfect for under-eye and corner of nose concealing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster Review</u></b></span><br />
I think this is my first time using a blackhead remover in stick form. Usually I always use mask type of blackhead remover or peeling gel.<br />
It was an interesting experience for me to try out this BHA Blackhead Blaster. This product contains the main ingredients of Natural BHA, Charcoal, Apricot Seed Powder and Tea Tree Leaf Oil.<br />
Following is how it looks like when applied on my skin, black because of the charcoal. Sometimes it leaves tiny residues probably because of the apricot seed powder.<br />
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When applying on my nose.... I went kinda overboard. hahax.. ^///^v~ The reason I applied onto my head because I always have closed comedones and they are absolutely stubborn, staying within the skin for very, very, VERY long time. ^_^;<br />
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So here you see after I applied the BHA Blackhead Blaster, it's my first time seeing these inflammation popping up! I have not have this kind of inflammation for like, 3 months or so already.<br />
After using the product, be it just red spots or inflammation with white pus, they started appearing on my skin the very next day. At first I worried but after that I realised it might not be bad at all. Read more to find out why.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Before & After</b></span><br />
Here's the before and after using A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster for 5 consecutive days. Nose feels so much smoother and cleaner! (Tap to zoom in and see the very tiny whiteheads on my nose in before pic!)<br />
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After using A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster, I feel that it:<br />
- is very easy to use as it's in a stick form<br />
- can be used anytime but best after shower and before applying mask/ skincare<br />
- can be used on consecutive days to see maximum effect<br />
- gives a tiny tingly effect on my first use and after a min or two, the feeling subsides<br />
- shows red spots and tiny white puss inflammation on the next day (but not after every single use, it only appeared twice in the 5 days)<br />
- helps in removing all my tiny white heads that are hard to extract as they are on my nose bridge and near eye area<br />
- can be a little bit drying on my skin if overused as it has alcohol ingredient in it<br />
- started to show effect on the 3rd use<br />
- makes my nose and nose bridge very smooth<br />
- helps purge the skin somehow thus that maybe the reason why there's red spots on my skin<br />
- still requires me to do a little bit of extraction as there are white heads that were purged out from within the skin and they didn't drop off from skin surface<br />
So after extracting all the inflammation (those with white pus) the skin flattens back and I realised that previous several stubborn closed comedones were gone! Hence I think it wasn't really that bad to see those inflammation?<br />
This is by far the easiest backhead remover product I've used. Now it's my favourite white & blackhead remover, maybe more so than <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/03/review-althea-milk-peel-cream-mask.html" target="_blank">Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask</a> already now. hehex~ XD~<br />
I shall nickname it the "close comedones purger". ^,^/~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>A'bloom Nourishing Mask Sheets Review</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Anti-Blemish Peach Mask Sheet</span></b><br />
Before I talk about the masks, please note that before I applied every sheet mask, I used the A'bloom BHA Blackhead Blaster.<br />
For this anti-blemish mask, I feel that it:<br />
- gets absorbed into my skin quickly<br />
- enables the sebum on oily areas controlled (mostly my T-zones and corner of my nose)<br />
- is quite a simple mask<br />
- is not very moisturising<br />
- feels a tad dry on skin areas that are normal - dry<br />
- makes my skin immediately look a little bit fairer<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Moisturizing Watermelon Mask Sheet</b></span><br />
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For this moisturizing mask, I feel that it:<br />
- is pretty hydrating, gives my skin a cooling nice moisturised feel immediately<br />
- is a tad sticky and a little glossy feel after use<br />
- also makes my skin look a little fairer<br />
- makes my skin feel smooth and soft<br />
- makes my skin looks dewy<br />
- helps gives extra hydration on top of my skincare and the hydration last til next morning<br />
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For this nourishing mask, I feel that it:<br />
- feels quite moisturising on first impression<br />
- hydrates the skin even more deeply after sometime<br />
- makes skin look brighter and radiant than other masks (probably becos I also did my weekly facial exfoliation prior to using the mask)<br />
- makes my skin feels smooth<br />
- makes my skin look a dewy and also glossy<br />
- makes corner of my nose feels a little bit tingly (as I did a little bit of extraction of white heads after using the BHA Blackhead Blaster<br />
- makes my skin feels soft, rejuvenated, hydrated until the next day afternoon<br />
- is by far the one mask I like most among the 4<br />
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For this brightening mask, I feel that it:<br />
- is like the other masks, instantly makes my skin looks fairer<br />
- mositurises my skin a little, not as much as the moisturizing and nourishing masks<br />
- makes my skin look a little bit brighter and hydrated<br />
- makes my skin feels soft and smooth<br />
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So there's all folks for my reviews!~ ^,~<br />
If you would like me to recommend the products to buy from this series, I would say get the Baby meringue puff, BHA Blackhead Blaster, Nourishing and Brightening Sheet Masks! These are good for my oily-combi and aging skin type. ^_^<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="http://althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea Website</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/altheasg" target="_blank">Althea FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/altheakorea/" target="_blank">Althea Instagram</a><br />
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#AltheaKorea #AltheaAngels #AltheaAbloom.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-75262600955361656362019-03-09T03:12:00.000+08:002019-03-09T03:12:00.283+08:00Review: Althea x Titi Kamal Body Sparkling Mist & Althea Pore Purifying Serum CleanserSome of you might have already know that Althea has a new fragrance and it was a collaboration with Titi Kamal, a talented movie star and singer from Jakarta, Indonesia. This is actually Althea's first celebrity collaboration and this fragrance is named <span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist</span>.<br />
In this box that I received, there is also another relatively new item which is the <span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Althea x Titi Kamal Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist</u></b></span><br />
Stay Fresh mist is a lightweight body fragrance with Titi Kamal's favourite fruity and floral scents: Orange, Peach, and Rose.<br />
The combination of these beautiful scents will give you that fresh feeling you need to seize the day.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Packaging</span></b><br />
This mist is 100ml which could last me at least a couple months if I use it everyday or every other day. There is also expiry date printed at the bottom of this bottle (not shown) which is cool!<br />
Korean words printed on the packaging which I'm unable to translate.. ^,^" It is designed & made in Korea.<br />
Product weighs quite a bit as it has liquid in it, thus it stands firm on a surface without toppling over easily.<br />
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A seal to guarantee product freshness and it has a 30 day unconditional returns policy.<br />
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Product is sized to fit in our hand nicely. The nozzle head is also sized large enough for a finger to neatly rest on.<br />
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Below shows how the fragrance is being dispensed out from the spray nozzle.<br />
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As you can see, it took sometime for me to press down the nozzle head as it is somehow too large for my skinny left (non-dominant) finger and the mechanism inside is pretty stiff. Even though it feels good when I rest my finger on it but it requires more than usual force to push it down.<br />
The spray from the nozzle comes out in a pretty wide angle thus covering a rather big area when used it on the body or clothing.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Review</span></b><br />
After using the Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist, I feel it:<br />
- has a rather cooling sensation on my skin<br />
- does not smell as strong or has any alcohol scent like the usual perfumes or colognes<br />
- smells slightly sweet, very fruity, a little zesty and has a rosy floral note<br />
- stays well for at least half a day<br />
- becomes very subtle after a whole day, almost can't smell it on my skin<br />
- however lingers on my clothing and although subtle, the scent is still pretty noticeable<br />
- smells very refreshing as if I just came out of bath<br />
I have already used this for sometime now. I like that it is not really that pungent in compare to many other body fragrances or perfume, especially when I can immediately sniff it in right after I spritz it. I do not need to wait and let the fragrance to 'sit' on my skin before smelling the scent on my body (you know what I'm saying yah?~ ^,^).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser</u></b></span><br />
Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser helps extract dirt from inside the pores and to maintain a healthy pH balance of the skin.<br />
Designed and made in Korea, this cleanser combines the powers of a cleanser and serum to remove makeup, dirt, and oil with mint extracts while ensuring the skin stays cool and hydrated throughout.<br />
The cleanser consists of a dual moisture cell system that envelopes the skin in a serum-like formula. It prevents the skin from drying out and effectively minimizes enlarged pores, keeping it smooth to the touch.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Packaging</b></span><br />
This Serum Cleanser totally reminds me of its counterpart, <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/03/review-althea-milk-peel-cream-mask.html" target="_blank">Milk Peel Cream Mask</a> because of the packaging colour. Although colour is slightly off from the mask, but it's still generally 2 tone which makes the product look refreshing, clean and pure. This cleanser comes in a simple pour type bottle.<br />
Once again, all the descriptions are in Korean which I'm unable to translate. ^,^"<br />
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It has expiry date stamped at the bottom of the bottle.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ingredients</b></span><br />
Water, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cyclomethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance<br />
Although I can't translate but I managed to get the full ingredients list from Althea's site.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
To remove makeup:<br />
Step 1: Pour an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.<br />
Step 2: Massage the product all over your skin in circular motions to remove dirt and makeup.<br />
Step 3: Rinse off the residue with water. You may also use a second cleanser to completely remove any residue.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">To cleanse the skin:</span><br />
Step 1: Dampen the skin and apply an adequate amount of the product onto the palm of your hand.<br />
Step 2: Gently massage the product all over your skin in circular motions for 5-10 seconds before rinsing it off with water.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Swatch</b></span><br />
In the following video, I poured out an adequate amount and spread it around on my palm. Then, add a little water to see if it emulsify (it didn't). Hence to say, it REALLY feels like a serum than like a cleanser.<br />
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Here's a pic of my bare skin vs the serum cleanser swatch on my skin. Since it is transparent, it is rather hard to see that I have had the serum cleanser on my face. I kept thinking that it will emulsify or lather up like a cleanser would but it doesn't at all. It still stays the same even after I add water to it or massaged it on my skin for sometime.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review</b></span><br />
After using the Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser for few days, I feel that it:<br />
- has almost no scent at all<br />
- feels lightweight, has water-like consistency<br />
- has a tad minty cooling effect only at the start, this feeling doesn't stay long or linger on the skin<br />
- is very gentle on my skin<br />
- takes quite a while to get it rinsed or washed off with water<br />
- leaves my skin feeling smooth, supple and refreshing<br />
- leaves a tad slippery yet somewhat oily feel on the skin surface (maybe that is why I feel that it takes quite sometime to be rinsed off?)<br />
- doesn't cause any allergy on my skin<br />
- however gets my skin feeling a tad taut after rinsing<br />
- makes my skin feel overall clean and fresh yet not overly dry or tight on the surface<br />
Frankly speaking, I've only used it to cleanse my skin without makeup on. I'm not used to using non-emulsifying oil cleanser to remove makeup as I feel that it may not be able to remove my waterproof and smudgeproof makeup. Thus for my review, it is only based on how I feel after using it to cleanse off overnight skincare from my face.<br />
After using it for a week plus, I realised my skin starts to have tiny inflammations on various spots. Although it wasn't much but that was what I noticed. Perhaps it was the jojoba seed oil in the ingredients which could have clogged my pores. I know jojoba seed oil has a low likelihood of clogging pores but may still do so after prolong use.<br />
I guess I could only try to use this every other day or lesser when I want my skin to feel smooth, hydrated and not tight. The good thing about this cleanser is that my dehydrated skin surface after rinsing, only starts to feel taut after few minutes and not right away. It is unlike many other cleansers which they would leave my skin feeling silky smooth but very tight at the same time.<br />
This has to be the most special serum (but also feels a little like oil) type of facial cleanser I've ever used.<br />
It would have been great if all the ingredients in there are non-comedogenic. This product is probably great for dry, sensitive to normal skin.<br />
[My skin type is oily-combi with dehydrated skin surface due to aging.]<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Where to buy?</u></span></b><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/stay-fresh-body-sparkling-mist" target="_blank">Althea x Titi Kamal Stay Fresh Body Sparkling Mist</a><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/pore-purifying-serum-cleanser" target="_blank">Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser</a><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Links</span></b></u><br />
<a href="http://althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/altheasg" target="_blank">Althea FB Page</a><br />
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Been real busy with my upcoming games as I have been under constant training trying to improve my body strength, agility and skills that I didn't find a good chance to edit the videos that I had spent time to took before.<br />
Anyhoos, finally, I'd rushed them out this week and bring you guys my full review of this product! Just a heads up to you guys, there're before after pictures for your viewing in this post! ^,^<br />
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Althea's new exclusive cruelty-free product, the Milk Peel Cream Mask is a refreshing peel mask to gently strip away dead skin cells.<br />
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Daw~ Such cute milk box...<br />
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Its active ingredients are AHA & BHA which help to peel off dead skin cells for smoother skin.<br />
It contains Casein Protein (milk) to provide moisture and help the skin to stay moisturised all day.<br />
It has a soft clay-like texture that bubbles up when massaged on damp skin to deeply cleanse the pores. It is designed and made in Korea<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Packaging</u></b></span><br />
The bottle packaging in pastel blue and white is really refreshing. Although it is made with plastic, looks lightweight but in actual fact it has a certain weight to it thus it stands up really firm without toppling over easily. If I were to say out of all the Althea products I have received, I like this packaging best as it's simple, sleek yet cute and refreshing all at the same time. Made me feel like I want to use it often. ^_^ But of course the product itself has to be good for me to think that way too yah? Continue reading to know why I said that~<br />
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The product dispensed out is a type of cream that has a thick consistency and feels semi-solid. Glad that the expiry date has been stamped on the bottom of the bottle!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>How to use it?</u></b></span><br />
Apply the product on damp skin and massage it gently until it becomes bubbly.<br />
Let it rest on your skin for 30-60 seconds before rinsing it off with warm water.<br />
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Look at my video to see how I apply the Milk Peel Cream Mask~ ^,^<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Swatch</u></b></span><br />
Close-up of the Milk (Peel Cream) Mask.<br />
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Another close-up of the mask after it starts bubbling up on my face.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Before & After</u></b></span><br />
And NOW. For the before and after using Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask!~ Bam bam bam~~~~<br />
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If you notice the arrows, I've pin-pointed the areas where my white heads surfaced after using the mask.<br />
Also from the before after pics, my skin obviously looks more radiant because I believe the mask has removed all my dead skin cells which previously made my face look dull/dark.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Review</u></b></span><br />
This product helps not only to remove dead skin cells but also purge those gunk underneath my skin and from within the pores.<br />
After using the Milk Peel Cream Mask, I feel that it:<br />
- has a nice baby powder fragrance<br />
- dispense really easily without much effort (feels like the dispenser comes with a pretty good spring type of mechanism inside it)<br />
- is a semi-solid consistency cream but has a rather smooth texture<br />
- is easy to spread across my skin<br />
- bubbles up pretty fast within about 1 minute<br />
- is able to improve my skin texture and minimise appearance of pores<br />
- makes my skin feel only a tad dry after washing the mask off<br />
- enables the pores to purge some of the white/black heads<br />
- makes my black heads extraction process easier<br />
- doesn't make my skin allergic although it has AHA & BHA in the product (usually area beside my mouth on the right side will react to some acids)<br />
- makes my skin feels smooth for few days to a week<br />
- is a quick and hassle-free peeling mask<br />
For the low price, this is actually a rather good product so I find that this is an absolutely must get item from Althea. Usually I would use physical exfoliant (those with scrub beads) and prevent myself from using a chemical one due to not knowing if I'm allergic to the acids available in the products. However for Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask, I feel that the ingredient in it isn't that harsh to my skin thus I could use it bi-weekly (alternate between chemical peel & physical exfoliant) or even weekly to achieve smooth milky-like skin.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Links</span></b></u><br />
<a href="http://althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/altheasg" target="_blank">Althea FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/altheakorea/" target="_blank">Althea Instagram</a><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Where to buy?</u></span></b><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/milk-peel-cream-mask" target="_blank">Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-55678595393127870292019-02-27T08:30:00.000+08:002019-03-06T02:47:14.917+08:00Unboxing, Swatches & Review: Althea 2019 Lunar New Year Makeup BoxIn early Feb, I received a box of makeup items from Althea once again! Now let us start~ ^_^<br />
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Look at how beautiful all these are! <span style="color: red;">♥</span>~^,^~<span style="color: red;">♥</span><br />
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Here are the items received in the cute little hanbok design box: <span style="color: #999999;">(L-R)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Skin Relief Spot Film Gel</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Watercolor Cream Tint #01 Plum Cream</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Watercolor Cream Tint #02 Strawberry Cream</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Watercolor Cream Tint #03 Peach Cream</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Watercolor Cream Tint #04 Marron Cream</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer #Vanilla</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer #Ginger</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer #Honey</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer #Mocha</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Spotlight Eye Glitter #01 Gold Light</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- Althea Spotlight Eye Glitter #02 Pink Light</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: cyan;"><span style="color: #0c343d;">- bcl x Althea Sunrise & Moonrise Eye Palette</span></span><br />
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Here's the overall swatch for all the products! Taken under natural light and with flash light on.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer</u></b></span><br />
From L-R the shades are from the lightest to the darkest: #Vanilla, #Ginger, #Honey, #Mocha<br />
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It's nice to see that there is expiry date printed on the bottom of every concealer. I like the simple packaging and it's really lightweight. Without much effort used, they twist and open really easily.<br />
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From L-R, the lightest to the darkest shade: #Vanilla, #Ginger, #Honey, #Mocha<br />
As you can see, I am more of a Ginger shade than Honey. Although at some areas where I am more tanned or has skin discolouration, shade Honey matches me better.<br />
The applicator picks up the product really easily. The product has a pretty liquidy and thin consistency and it applies onto my skin smoothly with just a single application.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Althea Watercolor Cream Tint</u></b></span><br />
These Cream Tints look pretty in the cute little block acrylics~<br />
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From L-R the shades are: #01 Plum Cream, #02 Strawberry Cream, #03 Peach Cream, #04 Marron Cream. Once again the expiry dates were printed on the bottom of every product and also on the box packaging. However everything are in Korean, I wish I could translate them but I couldn't. ^,^"<br />
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Looking at these shades, I like #01 Plum Cream the most as it is actually deep red IRL and look like blood. #02 Strawberry Cream looks like fresh, neon bright red but also like blood. (They both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bth-yRhBK60/" target="_blank">look like blood</a> to me lolx~)<br />
Although #03 Peach Cream looks kinda nude peachy pink but it's actually quite red too. I would use this one to paint over my whole lips first before using the deeper shades to paint the center of my lips for a more gradient look. #04 Marron Cream (shouldn't it be spelt as maroon? ^-^") is probably my least favourite as it's more brownish and will make my already grey pigmented lips look duller.<br />
All these lip cream tints, of course tinted my lips after wearing them for sometime.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Althea Spotlight Eye Glitter</u></b></span><br />
From Top to bottom the shades are: #01 Gold Light, #02 Pink Light<br />
Expiry date for these products are also printed on the product, not on the bottom of the tube but on the side of it.<br />
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#01 Gold Light looks like white/silver instead of gold from the outside but in actual fact, when I pull out the applicator, the product has a light yellow/gold hue to it. It consists of multi-coloured mica (tiny glitters) like green, blue, pink, purple so it looks somewhat iridescent too. It's one that I would love to use often if I put on a warm gold-ish look.<br />
#02 Pink Light is just like how it looks like, with a light pink base, it also has beautiful multi-coloured mica in it.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>bcl x Althea Sunrise & Moonrise Eye Palette</u></b></span><br />
The moment I opened up this palette and saw the colours, I was excited! I wanted to see if the colour payoff is good with these shades.<br />
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Following shows the swatches I did under natural light and with flash light as well. The colour payoff as you can see, is pretty good! They all apply smoothly and beautifully. I was a little worried that the deep shades and the lightest shades will come off not as nice as the medium ones but luckily they all came out great! There are a combination of mattes, shimmers and glitters in this 8 colour palette. So awesome isn't it? That way, we can do tons of look with one single palette.<br />
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Following is an additional swatches in video format for all of your visuals!~<br />
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Before I start off using the Althea makeup, I have already applied a base with a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJlQV4BqPr/" target="_blank">cushion makeup</a>. After which I did a subtle highlight and contour using Althea Flawless Creamy Concealer Ginger (my skin shade) and Honey (one shade darker than my base shade). Why I use them to contour instead of concealing imperfections is because previously I tried concealing dark circles and spots but the concealing performance is low. Hence I thought that they would be great for contouring since they are really light weight and won't make my makeup look cakey.<br />
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Next, I apply eyeshadow using the bcl x Althea Sunrise & Moonrise Eye Palette. As mentioned earlier, the colour payoff is good! The red eyeshadow looks dangggg nice and smooth on my lids.<br />
Lately I think I'm pretty lucky to have received <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/01/unboxing-my-althea-purchases-chica-y.html" target="_blank">palettes</a> from Althea that are really pigmented with nice shades and smooth textures. I'm lovin' it! <span style="color: #cc0000;">^▼^/~</span><br />
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As I have really droopy/hooded eye lids as well as very sensitive eyes that tear a lot, I always have trouble using a eyeliner thus I often make use of dark eyeshadow shades to create an illusion of an eyeliner instead.<br />
First, I used the colour #1 (written in the following pic) to create a base shadow all over my lids and blended the edges towards my brow bone.<br />
Then used #2 to top over it but stop it at around the crease area. Next I applied #3 brown to my crease line area and blend the red and brown shades together.<br />
To make my look fresher, I applied a little of #4 shade at the inner corner of my eyes as well as underneath the inner side of my waterline.<br />
Next, is the trick to create a subtle eyeliner illusion. It is to use #5 shade to line along my lashes as if I'm putting on a eyeliner. I also used #3, #2 & #5 under the outer side of my waterline to make my eyes look bigger and complete the eyeshadow look.<br />
Last but not least to make my lids pop, I dabbed a little #6 shade with finger over the center of my lids.<br />
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After all that's been done, I set my foundation, did my blush, mascara and brow and continued with using Althea Spotlight Eye Glitter #02 Pink Light on my tear duct area.<br />
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For the lips, instead of my usual routine of using a nude lipstick to conceal my pigmented grey lips, I tried using Althea Watercolor Cream Tint #04 Marron Cream first. I waited for it to settle for a minute or so before pressing tissue over it to take out the excess product from my lips.<br />
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After that I applied #01 Plum Cream in the center of my lips to achieve a gradient look.<br />
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As the grey pigments from my lips shows out after I tissued off the first lip cream tint, I applied a medium nude shade lipstick along the border of my lips.<br />
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TA-DAH! So this is my full (no eyeliner) LOTD using Althea makeup! Hehex~<br />
What do you'al think?<br />
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After looking at my lips makeup in various photos, I kind of began to like using lip tints..? I'm usually skeptical of using lip tints because they often make my lips peel aside from not being able to conceal my pigmented grey lips and making them look even darker. But now I have found a use for tints. These cream tints however felt somewhat different from the other tints I have used. Perhaps it's because they are more creamy thus they are more pigmented /deep in shade (in terms of redness). Some others I used are not that deep and the deep shade don't last most of the times.<br />
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Personally, I really like this palette alot, so much more than at least the past 10 palettes I'd gotten. Frankly speaking I don't buy or receive that many palettes recently but this beats at least half of what I have gotten for the past couple of years. I often thought that Korean eyeshadows are not pigmented or smooth to apply but I was kinda wrong when I started shopping in Althea. =p~ (forgive me, Korea!)<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Links</span></b></u><br />
<a href="http://althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/altheasg" target="_blank">Althea FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/altheakorea/" target="_blank">Althea Instagram</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bclsinclair/" target="_blank">bcl x Althea</a><br />
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<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/eye-palette-sunrise-moonrise-bcl" target="_blank">bcl x Althea Eye Palette</a><br />
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So today's post is another about Althea! (Back posting like I should long time ago.. Xp~)<br />In this post, I'm showing some of the stuffs I bought and swatch the makeup items.</div>
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This was my Althea purchase that I paid part of the items after spending my remaining credits. Along with my stuffs, there were also a few that I bought for friends so I didn't show or swatch those.</div>
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Items include <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/01/review-althea-petal-velvet-sunaway.html" target="_blank">Althea Petal Velvet Powder (Pink Lavender)</a>, Heynature Dual Eye Shadow, Calmia Oatmeal Therapy Cleansing Oil, Chica Y Chico Cool Night Peel-Off Mask, Chica Y Chico One Shot Palette and The Saem Perfection Cover concealer.</div>
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Some of my short reviews of the items were posted in my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8cK0tnrTB/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, so is my review for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnBpH8fHa3X/" target="_blank">Chica Y Chico Peel-Off Mask</a>.<br />
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I got intrigued in getting Heynature Dual Eye Shadow is due to watching a video on Instagram and the colour looked really pretty, I can't resist! My swatches are in the video at the bottom of this post.<br />At swatch, I was really amazed how waterproof and rub-proof it is. During actual application, it dries up almost immediately and didn't leave much time for me to blend them. Thus I use them as just a normal base and apply light layer of eyeshadow on top. It is pretty drying on my lids and could look rather messy. The colour is indeed very pretty but I wasn't satisfied with the finish. I hardly use it now unless I'm too lazy to apply eyeshadow, and I'll just use this to lightly line my lids (along lashes) and give a little shimmer to them.<br />
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This Althea Petal Velvet Powder was free for redeem. I was really excited to get it as it is in an interesting shade. However after I used it, I find that it doesn't suit my skintone. See my <a href="https://www.miwitch.com/2019/01/review-althea-petal-velvet-sunaway.html" target="_blank">other post </a>for more of this product review.</div>
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L-R: The Saem (pink), Althea Petal Velvet Powder (Pink Lavender), Chica Y Chico One Shot Palette (#06 Adorable Peach), Heynature Dual Eye Shadow in No.2, YSL Glossy Stain #218.</div>
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More of the swatches in this video! For the past 6 months, I Super <span style="color: red;">♥</span>LOVE<span style="color: red;">♥ </span>using Chica Y Chico One Shot Eye Palette #06. The pigments are great and the shades are really really lovely! I'm going to buy more of Chica Y Chico palettes in future!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-7414468173190470002019-01-18T08:00:00.000+08:002019-01-18T08:00:13.011+08:00Review: Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunblock & Petal Velvet PowderBefIt's been sometime since I reviewed products here... Most times I bet you would just look at instagram full of product pics and pick one to buy based on those short reviews on IG? I wanted to do reviews on IG too but sometimes there are limitations to the photos I wana put in there. Or... maybe I'm just a perfectionist. ^_^" I just wanted to show pictures that are big and clear enough for all to judge how the product appears on my skin. Anyhoo, enuf of my ramblings.. read my review away~~~<br />
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So it's actually been quite sometime ago that I received the products from <a href="https://sg.althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea</a>.<br />
Here's what I received:<br />
- Petal Velvet Sunaway SPF50+ PA++++<br />
- Petal Velvet Powders in #0, #23, and #Pink Lavender<br />
- Althea hologram pouch<br />
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Why is this series named Petal Velvet you say?<br />
Well, it is because these products are made to provide a petal-like finish! <span style="color: magenta;">☼♥~</span><br />
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So back in October, I brought these babies to Macau where weather is drier, less humid than in Singapore. I was testing it in a totally different climate for a start.<br />
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Look at this Hologram pouch! Sho prettyyyy~♥<br />
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Aside from receiving the Petal Velvet products, I also used credits in Althea to buy more stuffs from Korea! (Some items in the pic below are not from Althea) Most of my choices are cushions because I wanted to try all sorts of cushion! It's been so long since I used a cushion too. It wasn't until about a year later, I found out that there are better cushions out there that would not cake on my face after long hours of wearing it.<br />
I will introduce and review all these products one by one next time! ^,~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Packaging</u></b></span><br />
All Petal Velvet series products are in pastel pink and the description and ingredient list are in Korean.<br />
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Expiration date are stamped on the packaging of the products.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunblock SPF 50+ PA++++</u></b></span><br />
A lightweight sunscreen that protects the skin from UV rays with a petal-like finish.<br />
- non-chemical* formula with a light, fluid texture to protect the skin from both UVA and UVB rays.<br />
(*Non-chemical UV filter: Builds up sunscreen filter on the surface of the skin and scatters UV light.)<br />
- contains micro particles that absorb and control sebum and excess oil from the skin to give a light, velvety finish.<br />
- gentle on sensitive skin without chemical ingredients.<br />
- applies evenly and smoothly onto the skin without leaving a white cast behind. This is due to an advanced non-chemical UV filter with a more transparent formula.<br />
- contains Damask rose extract, a natural nanomolecular composition that is rich in vitamins to penetrate deep into the skin, soothing sensitivities and strengthening it for a radiant glow. It helps to moisturize and smoothen the skin too.<br />
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The ingredients for this sunblock are listed at <a href="http://www.cosdna.com/eng/cosmetic_1755388607.html" target="_blank">cosdna website</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Apply a generous layer evenly onto the face in the morning or before sun exposure.<br />
*Shake Well Before Usage<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Swatch</span></b><br />
I don't apply my sunblock in this manner actually, I'm just showing the product opening next to the product on my face. lolx~<br />
What I do when applying sunblock is, shake the bottle rather vigorously so that the product inside are mixed really well, then quickly squeeze them out from the bottle onto my hand. I measure the amount by pouring the sunblock onto my middle and index finger. When the product covers about 2/3 of the size of my middle finger, I stop. Then spread the sunblock on both hands and lightly pat it onto my whole face including under eye area and neck (sometimes back of neck too to prevent the sun from burning the skin on the back of my neck when I tie my hair up).<br />
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After application.<br />
What I really like best about Petal Velvet Sunaway is that it really provides a very velvety finish. It is crucial for oily skin type like mine because my skin often look oily with or without applying skincare products. The sunblock is as described, very lightweight and has a powdery touch to it which I really, really like.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Before After</span></b><br />
I applied half of my face with Petal Velvet Sunaway. The other half with a sunblock from other brand.<br />
As seen, on your right (my left) has a white cast to it when I didn't blend the sunblock on my face properly enough. While for the Sunaway sunblock, it looks pretty even. Although it has no white cast to it but I do find that it somehow makes my skin look slightly fairer (artificially).<br />
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After wearing Petal Velvet Sunaway for more than 6 hours... My skin had greased up quite much because of my skin type. Depending on the skincare and sunblock that I use, sometimes it turns less oily, if not more oily.. but never NOT oily. hahhax~ ^▽^"<br />As you can see from the following pic, on the left, my skin kind of looks a little tighter and the pores look smaller than on the right. That's because Sunaway sunblock doesn't make my skin very oily like the other sunblock and it gives an astringent effect to my skin.<br />
Do note that these photos were actually taken in Singapore, not Macau. But I will review the products based on my experience using them in both climates.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Review</span></b><br />
After using Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway, I feel that it:<br />
- is very lightweight, smooth, silky<br />
- has a velvety finish and touch after blending it on my skin evenly<br />
- does not have a strong white cast but still kind of artificially make my skin look slightly fairer, smoother<br />
- still makes my skin produce sebum after some hours<br />
- doesn't irritate my skin at all<br />
- stings my eyes a little when the product gets too close to them<br />
- is better to be used alone than to be used as a base for makeup or before any kind of makeup as it could make the foundation look cakey after half a day<br />
- makes my makeup look slightly thicker than normal<br />
- makes my skin quite dry looking when I used it in Macau which in turn made my makeup cake pretty bad because my skin kept on producing sebum due to the dehydrated skin surface<br />
- makes my skin a little dry looking when I used it in Singapore (similar feel as like in Macau but skin feels and looks less dry than in Macau)<br />
- is best for normal to oily skin types than dry, dehydrated skin types<br />
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Nowadays I only use Sunaway sunblock during times when I do not have makeup on and wanted a velvet non-oily natural looking skin. I use it most when I go to near by stores to buy groceries because that is the only time I do not have any makeup on. lolx~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Petal Velvet Powder #23 Warm Beige</u></b></span><br />
Most of you might already seen this long ago. It was given free upon purchasing Althea products last time. I had redeemed the one in Pink Lavender shade and started using it back then. But I only took photos of this warm beige shade so I'm going to review this here and at same time give my thoughts about the Pink Lavender powder.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
Instead of pressing the puff into the jar, I usually pour the powder out on a tissue paper and use a separate puff if not a brush to apply powder on my face. This way, it is more hygienic and it will prevent germs and bacteria from growing within the powder inside the jar.<br />
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Petal Velvet Powder in Warm Beige is actually pretty orange-y in shade. Even for me who has a warm yellow skin undertone finds the warm beige a little too orange.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Review</b></span><br />
The following pic was taken at Macau where I brought along my RiRe Glow Cover Cushion from my Althea's purchase. It was my first time using RiRe cushion foundation and also Althea Petal Velvet Powder on top of this foundation.<br />
Here, you can see that the powder reduces the appearances of some of my pores. It makes my skin looks velvety smooth!<br />
This pic was actually taken under a orange light at a hotel and I managed to neutralised the colour for your visual. Under white light and natural sun light, my face actually looks pretty orange with the powder which almost makes me look like I have a mask on as the colour on my face differs from the colour on my neck.<br />
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After using Petal Velvet Powder, I feel it:<br />
- feels quite velvety smooth<br />
- is rather pigmented (be it warm beige or pink lavender)<br />
- is not really very fine<br />
- piles up thick easily when I start layering the powder on my face<br />
- requires a good puff or brush with a good application technique to not over pile the powder on the skin which in turns make the make up look cakey<br />
- makes my face look really velvety and temporarily smoothens and covers up all my pores<br />
- becomes dry after wearing it for half a day in Macau<br />
- becomes a little dry after wearing it for half a day in Singapore (similar feel as like in Macau but my make up looks less dry than in Macau)<br />
- is absolutely great to be used alone but in little amount and to be applied lightly as the shade is quite pigmented<br />
- makes my dehydrated skin looks drier after few hours<br />
- feels like I'm applying a powder type base foundation rather than a loose powder because of the pigments and how the powder piles up easily when it adheres to my skin<br />
- best to be used alone without a base makeup<br />
- suits normal to oily skin type better than dry or dehydrated skin type (I have oily yet dehydrated skin thus it becomes complicated when I start using products such as this powder because I like the smooth velvet non-greasy finish but at same time, it makes my skin look dry)<br />
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As mentioned, the powders are pigmented. Pink Lavender when used on my skin makes me look kind of ghostly because it cancels away the warm tone from my natural skin.<br />
It is best recommended for people who has normal to oily skin and only require loose powder type of foundation.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Price</u></b></span><br />
Petal Velvet Set <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$17.10</span><br />
Petal Velvet Sunaway <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$13</span><br />
Petal Velvet Powder <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$6</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/petal-velvet-set" target="_blank">Petal Velet Set</a><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/petal-velvet-sunaway" target="_blank">Petal Velvet Sunaway</a><br />
<a href="https://sg.althea.kr/petal-velvet-powder" target="_blank">Petal Velvet Powder</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="http://althea.kr/" target="_blank">Althea Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/altheasg" target="_blank">Althea FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/altheakorea/" target="_blank">Althea Instagram</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-12646336346267270512018-09-06T08:30:00.000+08:002018-09-06T08:30:01.764+08:00Unboxing: Lazada 9.9 Surprise Box X Hada Labo + SwatchesCouple days ago, I unboxed the newly arrived Lazada X Hada Labo 9.9 Surprise Box!<br />
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This has got to be one of my favourite surprise boxes I've received so far. Reason being that there are at least 80% of the items in the box I will definitely use and would most likely finish it VERY fast. *hint hint* hahax~<br />
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There're a few more products in the box that I have not revealed. And the rest of the items probably worth almost equal amount as what were shown in my video.<br />
So do you think it's worth getting? I think it is (at least for me~) ^_^<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lazada 9.9 Sale starts from <b>6th - 9th Sep 2018</b>! 4 days only!</span><br />
Up to 90% OFF & up to $99 vouchers up for grab!<br />
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There will be 99 Surprise Boxes @ $29 & $49 (worth $100) put up for sale during the period!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>How much?</u></b></span><br />
Lazada X Hada Labo Surprise Box is @ <span style="color: magenta;"><b>$29 </b></span>only!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://c.lazada.sg/t/c.KLt" target="_blank">Lazada Surprise Boxes</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://c.lazada.sg/t/c.KLt" target="_blank">Lazada Singapore</a><br />
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Last month, I noticed certain area were boarded up in Takashimaya cosmetics department on level one when I went there to shop. After sometime, the boards were taken down and it revealed a fresh new look of their beauty hall.</div>
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Guess what did they do to that area? ^,^</div>
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There I was with @everbluec at Takashimaya end last month trying to find out what had changed in their cosmetics deparment.</div>
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Before I reveal, here's some of the things I shot during the celebration of Takashimaya's 25th Anniversary also their #UnveilANewFace event.</div>
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At the #UnveilANewFace event, there displayed several brands, featuring some of their new and popular products.</div>
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And there was also Bloop Inc. showcasing their nail polishes and stamps at the event~</div>
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There has been a upgrade of facilities to create a luxurious experience for shoppers. This includes creating a wider walkway and beauty counters which add a luxurious touch, clearer view and also streamlined pillars to enhance visibility, space and comfort for shoppers giving it an ultra sleek look.</div>
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Facial services now have bigger cabins for an ultimate luxurious experience for customers. The brands with these new and upgraded cabins include Cie De Peau Beauté, La Mer, Dio, La Praire and Sisley.</div>
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After sometime at the event, we were brought to walk around a few counters.</div>
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First we stopped by Hera, it is the <b><i>only counter</i></b> in Singapore. I guess most are familiar with this brand as I've mentioned it during <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bio2IufH2Vn/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">their launch</a>. I've also posted some of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjE769YHlsG/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">their products</a> and I'm already loving their makeup primer a lot. ^_^</div>
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Celebrity makeup artist Ginger Lynette came up with ideas how to create our own SEOULISTA look using all these products, namely the Black Cushion, Rouge Holic lipsticks with matte and cream texture.</div>
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Specially for this event, Hera flew their top makeup artist Seh young from Korea to also introduce Black Cushion & Rouge Holic lipsticks. For this, there's a whole session recording made for you guys, by yours truly. ^,^</div>
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At Fresh, one of the New brands in Takashimaya, MUA Ginger taught the crowd about the wonders of Binge masking with prepping the skin using Vitamin nectar mask as prepping followed by Rose Face Mask for enhance. And the black tea overnight masks for overnight. </div>
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At Albion, Eunice their trainer will relate you to the amazing experience of using Albion skincare, particularly their amazing Skin Conditioner which has been sold 3 million in a year. Ginger share the beauty tips and tricks of using the full extension mascara and their signature face powder. </div>
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Albion is one of the brands that has the NEW! Exclusive Concept and their concept is Exclusive Elegance Make Up. It is no wonder when I walked past their counter, I noticed that they now have extensive makeup display and Albion counter attracts my attention much more than before.</div>
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On the next day (which I wasn't there but I'm still going to talk about it), they continued to present the other new/revamped stores in Takashimaya. Shiseido is one of the revamped stores, presenting a simple presentation that allows beauty to be experienced and shared - within herself and within others.</div>
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Ginger introduces the evolution of Shiseido new makeup collection which compromises of four different textures, which includes their Dews, Gels, Powders and Inks. She incorporated a creative idea of transforming the fashion editorial makeup to ready to wear makeup. </div>
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THREE is relatively new brand too in Takashimaya. I've went to them several times to try out their products. I must say that their products are skin-loving, many of the products that I've tried from THREE are good for skin that are dehyrated, dry and even combi skin, especially those in need of great hydration with use of essential oils and plant-based ingredients. </div>
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At the event, a super creative high fashion editorial makeup using their A/W collection of makeup with the concept of Cosmic Wild Child was created on one of the models. And a daily ready to wear look with their A/W makeup using their skincare demonstration including cleansing oil, clearing foam, treatment lotion and treament emulsion was done on the other model.</div>
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Chantecaille, another exclusive new brand in Takashimaya and also has the <b><i>only counter</i></b> in Singapore, is a luxury beauty brand from NYC. A luxury, animal-cruelty free company that is committed to nature and environmental conservation. Angelina Jolie, Kristen Stewart are fans of the brand. Chantecaille minimalist, pure and elegantly chic, showcases the very essence of a luxury botanical beauty label that offer 120 makeup and 35skincare products with topnotch service. </div>
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MDNA SKIN, the <b><i>only counter</i></b> in South East Asia is in Takashimaya, Singapore. Created alongside the pop queen, Madonna, the MDNA SKIN skincare line harnesses the power of mineral rich thermal waters and volcanic clay from Montecatini to achieve the golden balance for radiant and lifted skin. </div>
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Aside from the above, the following are New Brands in Takashimaya too:</div>
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- Tom Ford</div>
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- History of Whoo</div>
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New Brands in Takashimaya – with NEW! Exclusive Concept:</div>
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- Cle De Peau Beauté - Latest Concept </div>
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- Estee Lauder - Aerin Fragrance </div>
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The other revamped & new stores in Takashimaya also includes:</div>
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<b>Cle De Peau Beauté</b> - new counter design is adapted to evoke a sense of luxury with the modern woman’s comfort in mind; aligning with brand’s identity through designs. </div>
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<b>Sisley</b> - it is like entering a unique venue where care and well being reign supreme. Discover Phyto-Aromatic Facial treatments, exclusive available at Takashimaya Department store. </div>
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<b>ReFa</b> - is a celebrated crowd favourite since its launch, their highly-raved platinum rollers that instantly lifts and firms the skin, it celebrates its newly revamped counter and ReFa EXPRESSION launch. </div>
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<b>The History Of Whoo</b> - newest premium luxury skincare range addresses early signs of ageing caused by environmental aggressors. Their Cheonyuldan is the combination of Modern Reinterpretation of China’s Cixi Empress Dowager’s beauty regimen and highly valued medicinal ingredients. </div>
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Discover <b>SK-II</b> Masterpiece PITERATM collection, which is the most luxurious skincare collection. Crafted with rare Youth Peach extract and the finest Golden PITERATM, treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence and achieve the pinnacle of beautiful skin: a taut, supple and radiance complexion now available at our department. </div>
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<b>Yves Saint Lauren Beauté</b> – Ravel in the new YSL Beauté counter at Takashimaya Department Store; the only young, edgy, and luxurious Parisian counter brand. </div>
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And with that, I'm gona end this post by congratulating Takashimaya - Happy 25th Anniversary!</div>
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I've been Takashimaya member for quite a long time now. I'm happy that there are more exclusive brands coming into Takashimaya! Now I can fully utilise my points and vouchers! hehehx~ </div>
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Complimentary gifts from Takashimaya and the brands:</div>
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I happen to take a photo of the stuffs I gotten from Takashimaya together with some of my purchases thus the 'mess'.. ^_^"</div>
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Below shows what I received from Bloop during the event!</div>
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I received a Yves Saint Lauren Glossy Stain in shade 218</div>
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And below shows the swatch I did~ (cropped from the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8cK0tnrTB/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">full swatches</a> I did against the other makeup)</div>
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None but not least, applying Bloop nail polist and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17853689821217153/" target="_blank">stamp prints on my nails!</a>~</div>
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Can't wait for one off day for me to spend a relaxing day at Takashimaya again! I hardly have much time to rest lately and I'm keep getting sick...</div>
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Gona go take another look at Takashimaya beauty hall once my pay comes in~ Hehehx~ *throws money*</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-74057931244693056832018-08-31T08:30:00.000+08:002018-08-31T08:30:14.262+08:00Review: Before & After Using Itsumi Anti-Clock Skincare RangeI bet most of you saw my Itsumi set <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmyQd37n9zX/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">Giveaway</a> on my IG which I posted few days ago. If you haven't, check my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miwitch/" target="_blank">instagram</a> out~ (^,~)<span style="color: red;">♥♥♥</span><br />
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To start off, I would like to say that I have been using Itsumi Anti-Clock products since June. The series I received are:<br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Itsumi Anti-Clock Cleanser</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Itsumi Anti-Clock Mist Toner</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Itsumi Anti-Clock Face & Eye Gel Cream</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Itsumi Anti-Clock Cleanser (Travel Size)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">Itsumi Anti-Clock Mist Toner (Travel Size)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About ITSUMI</u></b></span><br />
Itsumi skincare is a Singapore home grown brand founded by three successful entrepreneurs: Addy Lee, Pornsak, Foo Tuan How.<br />
Itsumi products are researched and formulated in Italy.<br />
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For generations, the Pornsak Prajakwit family has long been firm believers in the healing powers of natural herbs. To better care for Pornsak's father who is now 95 years old, he spent sever years reading the Bachelor degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine.<br />
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All these years, Pornsak was not able to find a product in the market that is suitable for his father's sensitive skin. Hence, he decided to create one.<br />
After a few years of researching, he came across the Marvel-of-Peru and was immensely amazed by its benefits. Roping in his friends Addy Lee and Foo Tuan How (both successful entrepreneurs in hair and F&B arena respectively), they followed the core principals of TCM while working closely with experts in the field. They tested the products on themselves to ensure the products are of exceptional quality. After a series of trails, Itsumi was born.<br />
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Itsumi is committed to create and product the best botanical skincare products by working closely with highly experienced dermatologists and chemists.<br />
Itsumi products are::<br />
- Paraben Free<br />
- SLS Free<br />
- Silicone Free<br />
- Alcohol Free<br />
They are also in the midst of working to obtain the Halal certificate for their products. Isn't that great? ^o^)/<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About Anti- Clock Series</u></b></span><br />
Itsumi's signature Anti-Clock age-defying series is a closely held secret for decades.<br />
Infused with the Anti-Clock flower (Marvel-of-Peru) cells, the products intensify complexion's vital renewal cycle. It revives the complexion's radiance and enhances uniformity of skin colour. The series stimulate internal metabolic mechanisms, boosts the overall activity of skin cells and reinforces energy production. It also promotes the elimination of toxins and increase micro-circulation in the skin that is badly needed. It helps the skin to repair daytime damage and its antioxidants slows down general cell oxidation.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Swatches & Ingredients</u></span></b><br />
Before I go on with the review, here's a video I took of the products and did some swatches with them too. Play to watch~ ^_~)v<br />
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<b>Cleanser</b><br />
The cleanser has a clear and really light gelish consistency. After introducing a little water into the cleanser, its texture becomes really silky, somewhat slimy-smooth. Lathers really quickly and it foams up quite a lot when more product is being added. The fragrance is a little sweet with quite prominent flora scent.<br />
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<b>Mist Toner</b><br />
The toner gives a tad cooling sensation since it dispenses from a mist spray bottle. The toner is watery, absorbs by the skin super quickly without feeling any sticky after-feel. The scent is similar as the cleanser but less strong after the skin absorbs the toner.<br />
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<b>Face & Eye Gel Cream</b><br />
Just like its name, it is a gel cream. A really light gel cream without leaving any oily or greasy feel during or after it's absorbed into the skin, very unlike the usual gel cream skincare I've been using. It leaves my skin feeling a tad sticky for less than a minute. After which the skin feels pretty smooth and very hydrated. The fragrance is once again similar as the rest in this series. I felt that the scent was rather strong during first 10 rounds of application, and then I got kind of used to the scent. (^⺫^)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Before & After</u></b></span><br />
Before I started Itsumi, I used a series of skincare that controls my skin sebum hence my skin became very much dehydrated. The skin texture was also quite rough to touch and not really plumped. Although it looked matte on the surface but close-up I felt that it looked somewhat wrinkly. After some time of not hydrating my skin with the right moisturiser, it started popping out big inflammation, both on and under the skin surface.<br />
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In the following photos, you can see the BEFORE pic showing my skin with both inflamed open & closed comedones that refused to subside and scars that couldn't fade for weeks. My skin was irritated and red (near hair line) and there were some scar marks on my temples which I tried picking (itchy fingers ^,^"w) constantly because the closed comedones kept coming back.<br />
I took the BEFORE photo right on the first day I started using Itsumi Anti-Clock series.<br />
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As seen, few days into using Itsumi skincare, my skin gotten slightly better as the inflamed comedones started to subside. However my skin still felt and looked taut.<br />
After 1 month, my skin overall appeared clearer. Although there were still scar marks left from my constant pimple picking (sorry, I have really itchy hands!) but the gunk underneath the skin were cleared in this area and they never came back unlike he time before I use Itsumi. Skin texture appeared more refined, smooth and soft.<br />
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Following photo shows very clearly the skin texture and pores on my nose and cheeks.<br />
In the BEFORE pic, I was feeling pretty upset that my skin surface was really tight and dry although the pores were visibly smaller than it used to because I was using skincare with pretty high alcohol content. I could literally feel the skin tugging downwards and the pic showed exactly that feeling I had. The pores turned into diagonal lines, pulling towards the side of my face. And that made my nasolabial folds (laugh lines) reddish, more visible and trapped foundation when I apply makeup.<br />
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Few days after I used Itsumi, the very big difference was that my skin felt so hydrated. Somehow the taut feeling was gone and the skin felt quite plumped.<br />
While using Itsumi, I still do experience little inflammation here and there but they were totally different as before. Instead of being those irritating big closed or open comedones that I couldn't get rid off, these small ones appeared and gone really fast within days without leaving a single scar. Skin has turned from very dehydrated to somewhat normal-oily with a tad dryness on the skin surface (dehydrated mainly I think is because of aging and also I do makeup everyday).<br />
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Following shows the side of my face- cheeks and jaw areas.<br />There were again few closed comedones (big ones infact, all under the skin surface) infront of my ears area. There was 1 spot that I often go back to try to get rid of the gunk from underneath the skin therefore causing this huge scar mark that couldn't fade for months.<br />
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To imagine that by only using Itsumi with almost zero pimple picking, I could get rid of all those inflammation and scar marks.... who could have thought about that?! I am extremely happy that the stubborn inflammation is gone and never came back! All those tiny dots of scar marks left behind from long time ago slowly took turns to fade off as well.. As we age, our metabolism rate slows down thus when there's scar, it would take months or even years to fade. That is why I often had to use at least medium coverage makeup to conceal them.<br />But with Itsumi... I think I can look forward to entirely clear and scar free marks soon? ^∀^ Heh Heh Heh...<br />
<br /><br />Last but not least, my chin area. I had to say that, chin is one area where I also often get very big painful inflammation that either could not subside nor couldn't squeeze it out. (slaps own hand! Xp~)<br />The scars you see here are again, left behind because I had several inflammation before. Along with these scars, accompanied more small red spots (if you look at the pic closely).<br />
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After a month, previous red spots were all gone and scar marks faded by quite alot! Again, 1-2 little spots surfaced even when I was using Itsumi. As mentioned earlier, they subside really fast and leave no scar marks. ^_^ I'm not sure why, even when I see inflammation start popping up during my Itsumi skincare routine, I was still happy. That's probably because I know they will not get anymore bigger, not painful, subside really fast, and leave no scar at the end! Woots~<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>1357 Ritual and How to use?</u></b></span><br />
Before I start the individual product review, let me explain the 1357 that you see on Itsumi packaging:<br />
1357 is ITSUMI's unique ritual.<br />
“1” pump from Anti-clock Cleanser is all you need to form a light foaming gel. Lather between palms with warm water. Massage over face, rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry. The unique formula helps to maintain the skin's moisture, leaving it velvety soft after use.<br />
“3” sprays of Anti-clock Mist Toner every time you want to calm, sooth or hydrate your skin. It can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin. Use it routinely, your pores will become smaller and skin colour gradation becomes seamless to achieve an even skin tone.<br />
Apply Anti-clock Face and Eye Gel Cream to “5” spots on your face and/or “7” spots if you include both bags under eyes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Review</u></b></span><br />
So basically, here's how I use and my review of every individual product:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Itsumi Anti-Clock Cleanser</b></span><br />
Every morning, I use only 1 pump like suggested, on damp hands. Yes, 1 fully pump from product is really enough to cover whole face and neck because it's really silky smooth and spreads out easily after it turns foamy. It cleanses off all the grease and sebum accumulated from previous night really well without leaving any taut feeling.<br />
Every night, I use 2.5-3 pumps of cleanser because I require a lot more product to cleanse away the leftover makeup remover on my face as well as sebum and impurities. Like in the day, it also leaves my skin feeling smooth, soft, hydrated and not a bit taut at all. So far, I realised it work pretty well together with my<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiMZyIQHx2B/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank"> current makeup remover</a>. When I use both, my skin and pores look and feel so clean and clear.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Itsumi Anti-Clock Mist Toner</b></span><br />
I use the toner as per suggested by pressing it 3 times, 1 on forehead and 2 on both cheeks.<br />I usually would not spread the product all over my face immediately after applying the mist spray. I prefer to apply the next product directly when my face is still wet with the toner.<br />For day time, I apply <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjRuKECnSV8/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">brightening essence</a> along with the toner still wet on my face, then I start to spread everything out on my face and decollete. The toner helped made the serum get absorbed faster than it originally could. That is one main point I like about the toner. However every single time I spray the toner on my face, some product gets really near to my eyes could sting them pretty bad. I have quite many episodes of tearing from the product getting into my eyes. ^_^" (I'm really so darn not careful hahax~)<br />Thus at night, I would take out my <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wRPEQyOOOzk/Vz9vP1UayAI/AAAAAAAAQ0I/2ntYQpEDiaULHdTiLIiSF4HbW5HKiqR4wCLcB/s1600/DrCiLaboVC100EssenceLotion_SelenaCottonPuffs.jpg" target="_blank">favourite ultra thin cotton puffs</a> (saves alot of product versus those conventional cotton pads), spray some thermale water to wet it first and then 3 sprays of Itsumi Mist Toner on it. Then I applied the wet cotton puff all over my face and decollete avoiding eye area.<br />
Next I'll put a drop hyaluronic acid to the used but still damp cotton puff and apply it on my skin. The leftover thermale water and toner helps the hyaluronic acid to quickly get absorbed into the skin as well as prepare my skin for the next step.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Itsumi Anti-Clock Face & Eye Gel Cream</b></span><br />
After first applying my eye essence, I then scoop out the gel cream and apply the product by spreading the product all over my palms and then press my hands all over my face and do the light upwards sweeping gesture on my decollete and laugh lines. Then lightly tap around my eyes with the remaining product. The gel cream doesn't sting my eyes even though I applied it really near to them.<br />
At night, I will apply almost double amount of what I would use in the day so my skin could better hydrate itself with the help of the product during my sleeping time.<br />
Immediately after using the gel cream, I can feel my very thirsty skin boosted with so much hydration. It felt as if my skin had not been absorbing any moisture for years and within a week, it was so plumped. The gel cream also helped relieve some minor irritation or sensitive area on my face.I finished the Gel Cream the fastest versus the rest of the products in this series.<br />One down point for the gel cream is that it has no spatula included. It is not a big issue for me because I have alot spare spatulas that I could use. However if anyone of you are first time using moisturiser in a tub, you may need to get your own spatula otherwise you will contaminate the product inside if you dig the product out with your fingers.<br />I wish all skincare could come in pump-type bottle. Much more convenient, less hassle, save alot of time trying to pry open that lid (it closes really tight, but that should be the pro rather than con? lolx~) and most importantly, prevent contamination and bacteria growth. I personally do not like using tub type moisturisers. If I do not finish it within 2-3 months, I would usually stop using it altogether as it would most likely be very contaminated by then and could cause my skin to grow pimples because of bacteria.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Overall</u></b></span><br />
My experiences using the full Anti-Clock series are:<br />
- First few days, my skin felt even more taut than before, especially right after cleansing.<br />
- First 1-2 weeks, my skin suddenly don't feel taut at all. In addition, the skin became quite hydrated. All inflammation that I had before I started Itsumi became larger and more inflamed. My skin was in process of purging.<br />
- 2nd-3rd week, the purging is at the very last stage. The gunk in open comedones got purged out, while the closed comedones subsided naturally after it got inflamed for awhile.<br />
3rd-4th week, basically overall skin texture becomes refined, VERY smooth, zero bumps, no obvious inflammation (not counting those tiny red inflammation that subsided really quickly)., >50% scars faded, less oily face, less fine lines and wrinkly skin surface. Basically the skin became more of a normal-oily combi skin instead of dry-oily combi.<br />
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If I were asked which product I love the most in this series, I would say that I'm torn between the Cleanser and the Gel Cream. Currently, both are my holy grail cleanser and gel cream moisturiser. I wouldn't trade them for anything. They both feel SOOOO good on my skin! I saw an ingredient "Castor Oil" in gel cream and I initially thought that this oil could be comedogenic but infact it helps in skin purging and it is good for people who has acne skin. So I definitely recommend both dry skin and oily skin users to try Itsumi Gel Cream! My skin benefited both ways by becoming more hydrated than ever and becoming more clear and ultra smooth than ever!<br />Itsumi is by far the best skincare I've used for this year... or maybe even in these 3 years. No joke, it helped heal my skin so much that no other products could. I'm happy that now I could even skip concealing my face and just go out bare face without having to hide the sides of my face with my hair to camo those scars.<br />I will definitely buy them, probably stock up every year to keep it as my backup in case my face got screwed up using other products. (^p^")\<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Price</u></span></b><br />Itsumi Anti-Clock Cleanser <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$29.90</span><br />
Itsumi Anti-Clock Mist Toner <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$49.90</span><br />
Itsumi Anti-Clock Face & Eye Gel Cream <span style="color: magenta;">SGD$69.90</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.qoo10.sg/shop/itsumi" target="_blank">Itsumi @ Qoo10</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_388988529"></span>Itsumi Skincare Instagram<br /><span id="goog_388988530"></span></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/itsumipteltd/" target="_blank">Itsumi Skincare FB Page</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-21753060708468923222018-08-19T10:30:00.000+08:002018-08-19T10:30:03.579+08:00Review + Video: Before & After Using JSOOP Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body LotionSingapore's turning really sunny and hot lately this couple months that I got unwell after having walked under the sun almost everyday during the hottest time in the morning and evening. I hope none of you went through what I experienced. ^^" Let's all hydrate as much as possible whenever we can!<br />
Aside from consuming liquid to hydrate ourselves, we also need to ensure our skin are hydrated and moisturised too from the outside. Not forgetting the skin on our backs too as more often than not, after sweating much for the whole day, we returned home to find inflammation or acne popping up one by one on our chest and backs.<br />
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So to combat this hot, somewhat drying weather (weird that I don't feel that it's as humid as usual.. hmm~), both my man and I used a body lotion. We have been using it for a month now (actually my man used it first before me as I was busy making videos of him using it. hehex~) and both of us have benefited from using it.<br />
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The lotion that I'm referring to is actually <span style="background-color: #0c343d; color: cyan;">JSOOP Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion</span>. The lotion is lightweight enough to be used as a moisturiser for face and hydrating enough for hands & body. It also helps to balance the oil & water in our body to prevent the formation of back acne.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion</u></b></span><br />
This best-selling body lotion from Korea contains nutritive ingredients, specially formulated to target those stubborn acnes on our body.<br />
One of the key to beautiful skin is having a healthy balance of oil and water content in our skin to enable the skin tissue to do the essentials: be a barrier, absorber, eliminator and regenerator.<br />
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Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion contains Cypress Extract:<br />
1. Cypress Tree<br />
- ECO CERT certified cypress oil extract helps to provide relief for the overactive sebum glands that cause skin to be oily and more prone to acnes.<br />
- Cypress oil extract contains antiseptic properties which helps to speed up the healing time.<br />
- Safe for sensitive skin as it is non-irritant compared to other essential oils targeted for acne.<br />
2. Ceramide & Hyaluronic Acid<br />
- Combination of these 2 skincare powerhouse help to protect the skin from external irritation and enhance the moisture level in our skin.<br />
- Decrease any moisture loss to maintain a healthy balance of oil and water in skin for healthy skin.<br />
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Lack of antioxidants in the body may expose the skin more to harmful environmental factors; many of which cause inflammation (a form of oxidative stress) which is often the early stage of acnes formation. Chamaecyparis Obtusa water and oil are forms of antioxidants that are present in the Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion to neutralise the effect of acnes.<br />
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Here's about half a pump more of the Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion in my palm. It has a light, silicon gel-like mix lotion type of texture. While having my palm sideways, the lotion will slide down easily like a liquid lotion. The aroma is really nice, somewhat citrus-y, woody with a slight flora kinda scent. Not overwhelming and the scent fades away after awhile.<br />
After applying it on my hand and arm, my skin felt a tad minty and pretty cooling. As I spread it out, the product began to get absorbed by my skin quickly.<br />
I do not sleep in air-conditioned room so the lotion gave me a little sticky after feel on my skin, however it's not oily or heavy at all. Just a tad sticky. The sticky feeling goes away after about half an hour, leaving no greasy, glossy, uncomfortable feel on my skin surface. Absolutely my kind of hand and body lotion! ^_^<br />
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Dry skin thoroughly after shower, then dispense an appropriate amount of product and gently apply it evenly over the whole body or on areas that feel dry. Apply product in the bathroom right after drying the skin for a longer lasting moisturising effects.<br />
For all skin types.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Before After using JSOOP Bio-Piel Body Lotion on my man's back</u></b></span><br />
Now watch this video to see how much product I applied on my man's back and how I "torture" him every night. (>▽<) <strike>Actually it's more of him torturing me....</strike><br />
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You can play the video because you just want to see my man's back. =p~ kekekx~<br />
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For the benefit of those who do not want to watch the video, here are the comparison photos of my man's back. Most of those little red dots and inflammation (not really bad back acne actually but still~) have actually subsided after about a month usage of Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion.<br />
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Do note that on some days, either me or my man's too busy, we skipped applying the lotion entirely. Yet, we can still see significant results from the before and after photos. Isn't it amazing?<br />
My man loves to use back scratcher to scratch his back thus there are alot of scars and marks on his back. Some of the red marks you see in the pics are due to him scratching right before I video or photo him. lolx~<br />
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Besides the pretty obvious results you can see in the comparison photos, I've also noticed that the area I used on, which are my legs and hands, felt softer and hydrated than before. Scar marks and dark spots especially on my legs were reduced by a little, making the skintone slightly more even. This lotion is definitely good not only for bacne (ie. back acne) but also keeping overall skin hydrated and moisturised when required.<br />
Instead of applying oil and then Aloe Vera over it (that's what I usually do right after I finished showering), it's much easier to just use this body lotion as it cut down by a step. It saved me a lot of time too because it gets absorbed much faster too.<br />
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Be it for bacne or for dehydrated skin, Korea number 1 best-selling Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion is here to combat both issues at one go! This fast-absorbing, soft and lightweight lotion is most suitable for people like us who lives in a summer all year round island!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>How much?</u></b></span></div>
JSOOP Bio-Piel Petit Ato Body Lotion <span style="color: magenta;"><b>S$59.90</b></span> (400ml)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
Available at Guardian and Sasa<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/biopiel_sg/" target="_blank">@biopiel_sg</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/beautycarousel" target="_blank">@beautycarousel</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-13300200609726916312018-08-02T08:30:00.000+08:002018-08-02T08:30:01.503+08:00Review: KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant Hair Care with Chinese PeonyIn this era, most Singaporeans have a busy life thus leading to a hectic lifestyle. All the daily activities make all of us unable to properly take care of our own well being. Sometimes due to stress, our body gives out certain signs and symptoms like headache, aching, flare-ups and even scalp irritation.<br />
To combat uncomfortable irritated and sensitive scalps, Klorane has launched a scalp & hair care series with a traditional active ingredient: Chinese peony - Paeonia lactiflora Pall. A comprehensive new routine, with three hair care products also contain a relaxing fragrance.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About KLORANE Soothing & Anti-Irritant Hair Care</u></b></span><br />
Experts in active plant substances, Klorane Laboratories explores the world to select the most appropriate plant species and obtains the richest extracts to give you healthy, beautiful hair.<br />
Since 1994, Klorane Laboratories has selected Peony to care for the most sensitive scalps. At the heart of the roots of Chinese peony hides an incredibly soothing natural active ingredient, paeoniflorin.<br />
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45% of the population consider that they have a sensitive scalp.<br />
Sensitive scalps do not have a proven “pathology” but do not go unnoticed.<br />
The scalp, the source of healthy hair, must itself be healthy. Maltreated and overburdened, it requires close protection and suitable care to relieve, moisturize and “de-stress” it.<br />
To find a solution to this quest for well-being, Klorane Laboratories has created a care ritual enriched with Peony extract, which restores comfort and alleviates irritation while creating a real zen effect through its relaxing fragrance. It helps in:<br />
- Tightness<br />
- Itching<br />
- Burning<br />
- Redness<br />
As well as discomfort that can sometimes last from morning to night.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About Chinese Peony</u></b></span></div>
The Paeonia lactiflora Pall. species, traditionally used in Chinese medicine since the 10th century for its soothing properties and its ability to consolidate the yin, the energy of rest and relaxation is specially selected for this range of products.<br />
The Chinese Peony is cultivated in its native soil, in the Chinese provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu, following traditional methods that are respectful of people and the environment.<br />
Its soothing active ingredient, paeoniflorin, is extracted from the roots that are prepared by hand and sun-dried.<br />
This active ingredient is concentrated in a scientifically proven anti-irritant and anti-free radical extract.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant Shampoo</u></b></span><br />
This shampoo isn't entirely new. I have used the previous version before and I liked it. Now, it comes with a new formula that not only provides soothing and anti-irritant properties but also provides gentle cleansing experience to the user.<br />
Shampoo is 200ml and has 12 months shelf life upon first opening. In a pour out type dispenser bottle, it is really easy to empty it completely when it's almost finishing. I stored it upside down so the content can stay near the opening and I can empty it the moment I open the lid. This bottle lasted me for a month even though I have long hair as I usually use it only on my scalp than on my hair.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to use?</b></span><br />
I used about 2 times of 50 cents amount and applied it on my wet hair near the scalp and then gently massaged all over my scalp while it lathered. After I'd thoroughly washed my scalp and hair near it with the shampoo, I rinsed it off.<br />
The shampoo lathers and foams up easily and it gives off a pretty strong floral scent mixed with fruity notes. This scent that the series use is named the "Primrose” fragrance which has subtle harmony of rose and jasmine in the middle notes.<br />
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After using, my scalp feels relaxed and soothed on the areas around the base of my head where they usually feel a little itchy and irritated.<br />
The fragrance although pretty strong in my opinion, is still able to offer my mind a moment of relaxation and relief during my bath time.<br />
It doesn't make my already quite oily limp hair anymore oilier or whatsoever, there wasn't much difference in the looks of my hair.<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><u>KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant Gel Conditioner</u></b><br />
This new Gel Conditioner also contains Peony extract with soothing and anti-irritant properties, a complex [betaine + glycerin] to moisturise the scalp. It contains detangling agents that soften the hair and facilitate styling. It will leave hair feeling soft, supple and shiny and after 21 days of use, 100% the scalp is moisturized and protected.<br />
Conditioner is 150ml and has 12 months shelf life upon first opening. Made in France.<br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">How to use?</b><br />
With a squeeze tube and a long nozzle tip, it can provide precise, convenient and effective application to the scalp. You can use it by directly pointing the nozzle tip onto the scalp, squeeze the tube apply section by section to the scalp then to the lengths of the hair. Leave in for 2 - 3 minutes and then rinse.<br />
TIP: Can also be used as pre-shampoo care product, on the scalp.<br />
However for me, instead of utilising the nozzle tip, I squeeze the content onto my palm and apply it all over my scalp as well as the hair near it. I usually use almost twice the amount of the shampoo because first, I have a lot of hair although they are quite fine but they are A LOT as well as heavy too when they are damp. Second, I have very damaged hair starting from about 5cm away from my scalp thus I require even more product in order for me to ensure most of my hair get the benefits from the conditioner.<br />
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After using it for 2-3 weeks, my scalp feels soft and relaxed. There is still a little bit of itchiness at base of my scalp which I always experience. The gel conditioner was almost emptied since I used quite a lot on my very damaged bleached & dyed hair.<br />
I find that my virgin hair near the scalp is less oily, a little more volumnised (not totally fluffy kind but in compare to my limp oily hair, it looks and feels slightly lighter), looks soft and supple.<br />
There wasn't enough product for me to apply to all my hair as my hair is also quite long, chest to below chest level. With that much of hair, I think I need at least 2-3 times more conditioner. I wished they can come up with bigger sizes for their conditioner since people nowadays do chemical treatments quite often. Hence to say I could only experience the product for my scalp and the hair near it. I then used other conditioner to untangle my ultra dry and damaged hair ends.<br />
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<b style="font-size: xx-large;"><u>KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant SOS Serum</u></b><br />
This new SOS Serum that contains Peony extract provides daily relief for irritated scalps by using a complex [betaine + glycerin] to moisturise the scalp. Its extra-fresh, non-greasy and non-sticky formula can be applied at any time of the day.<br />
This 65ml spray bottle is lightweight and simple to use. Product has 12 months of shelf life from first use. Made in France<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How to use?</span></b><br />
Spray section by section onto a damp or dry scalp. Spread by massaging gently. Do no rinse. Use in a 7-day course, preferably at night.TIP Use as soon as the sensations of irritation are triggered for immediate relief.<br />
Besides just spraying it at night, I also sometimes do it in the morning too when I work up and feel that my scalp is irritated.<br />
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Watch this short clip of me using the SOS Serum Spray~<br />
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After application, I feel that the scalp is being instantly refreshed. This cooling sensation I get from the SOS Serum Spray helps to calm down my irritated scalp. When I use the spray, my mind will always go "Ooo!~ cooling~". hahax~ It is quite fun to use this spray. I even used it on my man when he kept complaining about itchy scalp.<br />
After spraying it on my scalp, I do a quick light massage to spread the product around and then I just went out like that. It was not until I started to use it for a week plus did I feel that for the whole day I didn't get any tingling feeling on my scalp that make me want to scratch it. It made me feel more comfortable and less conscious about how my scalp feels when I play around with my hair (always flipping it from side to side, tie and untie etc lolx~).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Overall Review</u></b></span><br />
Soothing and Anti-Irritant New Peony range consisting of 3 hair care products has provided me with a more much soothing and stress-free scalp. However I must say that as I'm not exactly living a stressful life at the moment (probably not yet lolx~) thus I did not experience a very irritated scalp like others may have.<br />
I have though is just a few small spots that frequently get a little itchy and irritated and I targeted that area when I use the products.<br />
If I were to choose, I think I prefer to use the shampoo and the spray to control my irritated scalp.<br />
The shampoo lathers and foams up quickly and easily, it is very convenient when I have that thick and heavy bunch of hair to wash. hahax~<br />
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A discomfort that sometimes linger from morning to night, or from evening to the next morning, can actually be immediately relieved by using the SOS Serum Spray. Thus SOS Serum Spray is my next favourite, another convenient product. lolx~<br />
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I would recommend those who really have irritated or itchy scalp users to try this range if you feel that minty or scalp shampoos don't work on you. Sometimes, what you need is not harsh products like anti-dandruff/ mint shampoo etc but just a product that is light & easy on your skin (scalp) and able to give comfort, soothe and de-stress both you and your scalp. ^_^<br />
Take care of your scalp as much as how you take care of your skin! Because both our face AND our hair (& scalp) is important... they can totally change our appearance when they look and feel healthy! ^,^<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>About KLORANE</u></b></span><br />
KLORANE, THE TRUE NATURE OF OUR BOTANICAL CARE<br />
For 50 years, Klorane has been cultivating the art of demanding and effective dermo-cosmetics, derived from botanical science and adapted to individual needs.<br />
Klorane believes in a more responsible world and acts every day, through simple and concrete actions, to create more respectful products for the benefit of all.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Price</u></b></span><br />
KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant Shampoo 400ml <span style="color: magenta;">S$18.90</span><br />
KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant Gel Conditioner 150ml <span style="color: magenta;">S$14.60</span><br />
KLORANE Soothing and Anti-Irritant SOS Serum 65ml <span style="color: magenta;">S$29.90</span><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-65170769578689010452018-07-02T08:30:00.000+08:002018-07-02T08:30:21.527+08:00Review: Eau Thermale Avène Bright' Intense Skincare SeriesHey'al! Before I begin talking about this relatively new skincare, I need to say that it has been a very, very long time since I last used a skincare product that helps whiten or brighten my face without growing any pimple. This set of products get me really excited and I opened them up immediately to use them. Usually I would wait for a bit before I switch my skincare products because I need to allow my skin to rest awhile (from previous skincare review) by reducing my skincare steps to the minimum, usually only toner and moisturiser or facial oil.<br />
However, Eau Thermale Avene new skincare products which target Asian skin and humid climate got me so excited. Skin on my face is known to be really yellowish (sometimes olive/mustard), duller (sometimes look darker) than other parts of my body and has mild discolouration. The more skincare I use on my face, they only made it a little bit fair or radiant if not worst. In no way can it go as fair as my neck and decollete.<br />
After using Eau Thermale Bright Intense series, I was extremely satisfied with the results. Do scroll down and read more to find out what I think about the individual products.<br />
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Sensitive Skin Expertise Eau Thermale Avene, has launched a series of brightening skincare products catered specially for Asian sensitive skin.<br />
They are <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Eau Thermale Avène Bright' Intense Cream Foaming Cleanser, Brightening Essence & Brightening Emulsion</span></span>.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">About Avene Bright' Intense</span></b></u><br />
Bright Intense targets hyperpigmentation disorders and blocks protein carbonylation to revive your luminous complexion. Its key ingredient, the innovative C-Pearl complex is formulated with three ingredients, each targeting an essential quality for healthy, luminous skin:<br />
- The Akoya Pearl is derived from Japan, a natural ode to beautiful and radiant skin, its extract acts on the origin of dull complexion. Thanks to its strong inhibitory effect on carbonylation, the Akoya Pearl extract makes skin transparent again.<br />
- Vitamin C acts on color by reducing melanin production, while Wakamine extract works to hydrate and smooth skin texture so light is better reflected.<br />
- Lastly, thanks to Avène Thermal Spring Water, it soothes and softens sensitive skin. <br />
What if you could have a brighter, naturally luminous skin and protect it day after day from the urban environment? Avène draws inspiration from the lotus defense mechanism to develop an “Anti-pollution Shield formula”. A lotus’ hydrophobic and rough surface prevent from adhesion of water, impurities or pollution particles, utilizing this mechanism in the formula, your skin is protected from external aggressions. <br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Avene Bright Intense Cream Foaming Cleanser</span></b></u><br />
Comes in a easily dispensable squeeze tube, the cleanser can be kept for a year from first use.<br />
The cleanser gently cleanses and purifies the most sensitive skin. Effectively removes impurities, sebum and pollution particles while preserving skin comfort. Leaves skin pure, bright and soft.<br />
Product made in Japan.</div>
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<b>How to use?</b><br />
Using a small amount of cleanser and water, create a generous lather and cleanse gently with circular motions. Rinse well.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Avene Bright Intense Brightening Essence</span></b></u><br />
Comes in a short pump type bottle, it didn't mention how long one could keep the product from the first use. However it does indicate the expiry date on the bottom of the bottle which is 10/2020. So I assume that the product can be kept longer than usual serum/essence as the dispense outlet is air-tight.</div>
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Corrects and brightens sensitive skin. This refreshing and pearly serum improves skin luminosity, evenness and reduces dark spots. </div>
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Apply the serum in the morning to entire face and neck after using Cream Foaming Cleanser. <br />
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Comes in the similar pump type bottle as the Essence but taller, is the same as the Essence where it does not indicate the shelf life from first use but there's expiry date.<br />
Hydrates and illuminates sensitive skin (24H Hydration). Improves skin luminosity, evenness and reduces dark spots.</div>
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Apply evening to entire face and neck after using Cream Foaming Cleanser. <br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Review</span></b></u><br />
Recently, more and more skincare makeup bottles comes in ball valve type of pump dispenser (airless packaging). It is better than the conventional pumps as these keep the product much fresher by preventing the air from entering through the outlet. This ball valve totally blocks the opening of the dispense outlet therefore there's lesser to zero chance of content getting solidified. You guys know what I mean right? Try putting a product aside for couple weeks or month, then dispense the content and you get semi solid lotion/cream.. lolx~ Thus I'm totally loving this type of pump dispenser ever since I first came across it couple years back.</div>
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Below shows swatches of all 3 products.<br />
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After using the Cream Foaming Cleanser, I feel that it:</div>
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- has a smooth liquidy cream consistency instead of the standard semi solid consistency in most foam cleansers<br />
- flows when I tilt the product in my hand<br />
- turns into a rich lather quickly with a little water<br />
- has a very subtle fragrance which is unnoticeable during cleansing<br />
- cleanses very well, including removing the remains of the oil cleanser (which I use most often to remove full face makeup) and doesn't leave skin feeling tight<br />
- leaves a clean, silky smooth skin surface after washing away the foam<br />
- leaves my skin looking a little bit brighter as the impurities are washed away<br />
I used the cleanser both morning and night. Lesser amount in the morning and a little more at night.<br />
Right after I cleansed, washed and walked out of bathroom, I did not feel my skin tight or pulling. I feel that the skin is really clean, and just a tad dehydrated so I need to quickly apply my skincare.<br />
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After using the Brightening Essence, I feel that it:<br />
- has very tiny pinkish mica in it which gives instant radiant to the skin when applied on<br />
- is lightweight and has lotion-like consistency<br />
- spreads easily and smoothly<br />
- provides instant absorption to the skin<br />
- leaves non-sticky feel on my skin<br />
- makes my skin a tad glowy and glossy<br />
- doesn't cause any skin allergy<br />
- doesn't has any scent at all<br />
I used only 1 pump of Essence on whole face avoiding eyes area and used it on both day and night. It is one of the most lightweight essence I've used in a long time. I really like this essence a lot and still use it even after I have stopped using the other products from this series.<br />
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After using the Brightening Emulsion, I feel that it:<br />
- has also has very tiny pinkish mica like the essence<br />
- is a really lightweight matte gel, feels like silicon<br />
- spreads easily and smoothly<br />
- provides almost instant absorption to the skin<br />
- leaves non-sticky feel on my skin<br />
- makes my skin look a little matte however still has some glow<br />
- doesn't cause any skin allergy<br />
- doesn't has any scent at all<br />
I used 1 to 1.5 pumps of emulsion for whole face avoiding eyes area and used it on both day and night too right after the essence. Together with the essence, the products make my skin look immediately more glowy due to the pinkish reflective mica in the content. When looked real close up, the skin actually looks shimmery.<br />
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After using Avene Bright Intense range products for 3 weeks, I feel that:<br />
- skin yellowness reduced by at least 50%<br />
- skin appear alot more fairer and brighter<br />
- most sensitive area on my face did not flare up<br />
- cleansing foam did not make my skin feel taut<br />
- both essence & emulsion get absorbed into my skin real fast without leaving any greasiness, slight matte finish<br />
- my pores appear smaller than usual<br />
- absolutely suits my oily combi skin, only after half a day my face starts to oil up<br />
- helps reduce oxidation by abt 70%<br />
- most importantly, it did not cause even a pimple or inflammation of any kind! I'm so happy!<br />
For everybody's info, I love using Avene Thermal Spring Water Spray. I use the spray as 'toner' after the cleanser and before the essence. The result that these products gave, is absolutely what I was looking for as I always have yellowish, olive skintone due to bad diet and sleeping pattern. I feel that this range is made specially for me... (feel so honoured lolx~) <br />Overall, the 2 products that I applied on my face feels light, not stressing my skin or whatsoever. It gives enough hydration to not make my face look dry after long hours of me with makeup. It is one that I would definitely purchase again and again. If you have skin condition like mine; oily, a little sensitive, very dull, yellowish or olive than other parts of your body then you need Avene Bright Intense.<br />
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Bright Intense Cream Foaming Cleanser <span style="color: magenta;">S$49.90</span> (125ml)<br />
Bright Intense Brightening Essence <span style="color: magenta;">S$99.90</span> (30ml)<br />
Bright Intense Brightening Emulsion <span style="color: magenta;">S$89.90</span> (40ml)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Where to buy?</u></b></span><br />
Available at Watsons, Guardian, Unity and National Skin Center<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Links</u></b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.eau-thermale-avene.sg/" target="_blank">Eau Thermale Avene Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/EauThermaleAveneSG" target="_blank">Eau Thermale Avene FB Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/eauthermaleavenesg" target="_blank">Eau Thermale Avene Instagram</a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-21365699896499577912018-06-27T08:30:00.000+08:002018-06-27T08:30:05.565+08:00Featured: My 5 Secrets To Achieving Acne & Pimple Free SkinEnd last year, I was featured on <a href="https://www.samplestore.com/" target="_blank">SampleStore</a> where I provided some insights of how I achieve acne & pimple free skin. I was supposed to upload a "fuller" version of what I wrote here on my blog but my comp went down and then I procrastinated this post like, forever... (as usual. lolx~)<br />
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Anyhoo, long story short. Following are the photos I sent to them alongside the text that I typed. But you all know me, my English's bad so they made it more clearly and concisely ^,^ I'm sure you still get the idea reading through my post yah?<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Less Carb, Sugar, Fried, Oily and Processed Food Diet</span></b></u></div>
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From the time I could remember until I was late twenties, I consumed all kinds of food just like everyone else. I love carb loaded food like rice and bread, processed food like nuggets and luncheon meat. I also love drinking carbonated drinks whenever I'm thirsty or when the weather's too hot. It was not until I started having very oily skin, recurring break outs and a slightly more serious skin infection that affected areas around my jaw, neck, décolleté and back, did I decide to do something about my diet. I later found out by myself that all these high carb, high sugar and nonsense eating habits were the culprit to my skin problem. Pimples, acne and skin infection were the signs of my imbalance gut bacteria. At early thirties I started changing my diet almost completely by reducing the amount of carbs, fried, oily food, skipped most of the processed food and carbonated/ sugary drinks and in replace, I took healthy protein-rich food, vegetables, drink tons of plain water and had fruits as snacks. The results from the change of my diet was significant as I witnessed that my acne and skin infection had subsided in a very short period of time.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Probiotic Supplements</span></b></u></div>
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In order to further balance my gut flora which
could also help in building my overall body immunity, I pop 1 capsule of
probiotic supplement containing 40 billion viable cells (good
bacteria) every morning 15 minutes before breakfast. It is 6 times much
higher in beneficial bacteria than the probiotic <span class="st">fermented milk drink which our parents often get us to drink since we were kids (eg, yogurt drink).</span></div>
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<span class="st">Since
I have combi skin that is towards the oily side, I would still
experience pimples and mild acne on my face once in a while even with a
healthier diet. Almost 10 years into skincare makeup blogging, I'd
learned </span><span class="st"><span class="st"> at least</span> a
thing or two from skin doctors and dermatologists. I got to know
that the bacteria on my skin accumulates easily and through using
certain skincare products that aid in reducing the growth of bacteria, would prevent and eliminate pimples and acne too. To combat my skin
troubles, I introduced unrefined cold pressed pure oils into my daily
skincare regimen. The most common anti-bacterial oils for oily,
acne-prone skin is Rosehip-Oil or cosmetics infused with rose essential
oil. 3 drops of oil in the morning and 6 drops at night with rose
infused lotion and face cream helps prevent clogging of pores, heals
acne and scars and moisturizes my skin all at the same time.</span></div>
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<u><b><span class="st" style="font-size: x-large;">4. Cosmetics </span><span class="st" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="st">Shelf Life and </span>Expiration Dates</span></b></u></div>
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no matter what I did, I would still experience occasional break out on
my cheeks or chin and if the inflammation keeps returning, there could
be a possibility that something I used ain't right. One thing for sure
is that I can't rule out the possibility of cosmetic products turning
bad, be it skincare or makeup. Everyday I pile up lots of product on my
face and to identify which ones are turning bad or have turned bad, is
difficult. I would usually try to look at individual product
manufacturing date, expiry date and recall the time I opened them. When
products sat on my vanity for longer than a period of time (maximum 3-12
months depending on type of cosmetics), I would throw them
away. The longer they are stored, the more bacteria would grow within
the products, hence manufacturing dates are also as important as expiry
dates. Just like buying groceries, getting the freshest one is always
the best. I bet no one would want to pile a layer of bacteria over their
face yah? </span></div>
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<span class="st">Everyday
we spend at least 6-8 hours a day with our face on our pillow or
perhaps, rolling around the pillow, like me. Hehe~ Imagine your face on a
dirty pillow for that many hours, what happens? Again, bacteria would
be all over your hair and face. Instead of changing my pillow case every other day, I actually have a hack for it. I </span><span class="st">use folded bath towel or a couple of face towels to lay over my pillow so every night I'll have a fresh new "pillow"! At least with this method, I
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And..... that's all folks!<br />
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My post is up at <a href="https://www.samplestore.com/connect/content/achieve-clear-acne-free-skin-jones-miwitch" target="_blank">SampleStore</a>, do visit them for other interesting skincare makeup tips~<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Let me know what you think about these secrets of mine! ^_^ Share with me your secrets to a achieving a clear, acne free skin too!</span></i></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-52258944596080990852018-06-26T08:30:00.000+08:002018-06-26T08:30:22.266+08:00Launch: PAssionARTS Festival 2018 (30 Jun - 25 Aug 2018)<div style="text-align: left;">
Hey guys! Today I'm going to talk about something that isn't related to beauty. Something that is also part of my interest which is..... ART! Remember that time I referenced <a href="http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2012/06/23/0/743/7430597/9cf558eaa5cabad6_Art_Mimi1.jpg" target="_blank">Mimi</a> to paint this fantasy "alien" cat princess?.. Yap, love art lolx~I always have interest in drawing, painting.. also painting my own face, if only I have a nicer canvas to begin with. hehex.. =p~</div>
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Anyhoo, there I were at the media briefing for PAssionARTS Festival. Upon entering the area, I saw a row of bright cute art of various animals. The visual was so great that I had to stop to take few shots before I rush to the briefing.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">About PAssionARTS Festival</span></b></u><br />
It was for the first time that there is a nation-wide open call exercise
where over 100 arts proposals from residents were received. More than
half of these ideas will be brought to life at the nine-week long
PAssionArts Festival which will reach out to 250,000 residents,
including 5,000 young families.<br />
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The Festival brings people of diverse backgrounds together to enjoy community arts with their family, friends and neighbours. This year’s festival features over 500 awe-inspiring arts and music programmes put together by over 30,000 art co-creators, including residents, island-wide. Residents can expect more family-centric programmes and activities with local flavour.</div>
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During this PAssionARTS Festival period, you can expect many refreshing visual art installation & activities around the island such as:<br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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1. Plethora of Young Family-Centric
Festival Villages; transforming Pasir Ris Beach into a fantasy
“Neverland”, filled with fun and whimsical art installations, coupled
with a beach music festival for young families and the young-at-heart. <br />
2. More Inclusive Festival Villages and Art Programmes, such as ‘The
Give’, where more than 22 Volunteer Welfare Organisations and 22 local
renown artists come together to create heart-warming artworks in homes,
care centres and halfway houses. <br />
3. More Ground-Up Art
Initiatives, through an inaugural nation-wide open call exercise to seek
creative ideas and participation from the public, such as a
larger-than-life bed installation measuring 7-metres by 5-metres that
revolves around the theme of “bedtime stories”. <br />
4. More Local
Character, through Festival Villages and art installations that reflects
the history and character of its estates. Such as the recreation of a
gigantic “crocodile art playground” at ‘Coming Home: Playfully⁵’, to pay
homage to the long-lost Crocodile Farm found along Upper Serangoon Road
in yesteryears. <br />
5. National-level Animal Plank Art Initiative, a
refreshing art concept whereby more than 1,000 pieces of animal-shaped
plank art are co-created by 15,000 residents (including 5,000 young
families). The art will be prominently displayed at over 30 locations
across Singapore. The Animal Plank Art encompasses the Lion which
symbolises ‘Loving Singapore’, the Giraffe exemplifying ‘Art
Volunteerism’; and the Otter Family signifying ‘Family Pursing Arts
Together’.<br />
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There are so much more activities and programmes to this Festival, one
could only be able to follow all the programmes through this little guide booklet.
Get a copy of the PAssionARTS Festival 2018 booklet now at any of the
community clubs nearby you! ^_^ </div>
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You can also <a href="http://bit.ly/PAF18Guide" target="_blank">download the digital copy</a> or visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PAssionArtsSG/" target="_blank">PAssionARTS FB Page</a>.<br />
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At the briefing, we were led to a few art stations and these are what I took: <br />
‘Coming Home: Playfully⁵’ at PAssionArts Aljunied Festival 2018: Super </div>
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<br />‘The Lost Boys Hide-Out’ at Pasir Ris
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cute kids scribbling on available surfaces they can find on the spot...lolx~</span> </span></div>
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‘Payong Batik 1000’ at Our Tampines Hub </div>
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‘Pet Canvas Painting’ at Seletar Hills Estate </div>
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Beautiful canvas paintings are actually paintings of the owner's pets. So cute!</div>
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Daw~~ Such a cute doggo~</div>
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<br />And even terrapin owners were there too~ The painting's so cute.. reminds me of my 2 rather old silly terrapins lolx..</div>
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It was a pretty nice experience to be at the briefing. I would probably be happier if I were the one drawing and messing around at the background together with the kids. Lolx~<br />
After being at this launch, I'm now more interested to be more involved in the PAssionARTS Festival by being there to join the activities or just being there to say, take OOTD?<br />
Gotta admit, the artwork displays are actually also great backdrops for selfie/wefie yah? Hehex~ ^∇^)#~<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coming Soon!</span></b></u><br />
Based on the Festival Guide booklet, the Festival Calendar stated that the first expected activity is at Punggol Topaz Common Green - Soul Punggol 2018 on 29 Jun 2018, 1600-2100hr.<br />
Next is at Mimosa Road Playground - Pets & Music Festival on 30 Jun 2018, 1500-1900hr.<br />
Then comes Yuhua Village Market Blk 252, 253 Jurong East Ave 1 - Yuhua Loves Music on 1 Jul 2018, 0900-1200hr.<br />
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Many more art displays and activities to go til the 25th Aug 2018! <a href="http://bit.ly/PAF18Guide" target="_blank">Get the Festival Calendar</a> or visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PAssionArtsSG/" target="_blank">PAssionARTS FB Page</a> to know more about the programmes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-87327533868825562872018-06-20T08:30:00.000+08:002018-06-21T22:20:37.855+08:00Review: Yakiniku Lunch @ The Gyu Bar (Best A4 Grade Wagyu In Singapore?)Last week, I was invited to have lunch at The Gyu Bar. I have not had grilled beef in the longest time, and it was definitely the first time to taste a premium wagyu beef too.<br />
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While I entered The Gyu Bar and looked over dishes, I recalled tasting the best wagyu in Japan which was a restaurant at the airport I randomly walked in and the meal cost me about S$50++ back then. I am one who usually would not go much into details when comes to food thus I wasn't so sure if I was eating a premium Japanese beef (usually I judge by how the food made me feel). Nonetheless it tasted real good and that one experience made me remembered it for years.<br />
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At The Gyu Bar, I've learnt to know more about different grades as well as different cuts of beef.<br />
Perhaps from here onwards, I would be able to appreciate the different kinds of wagyu beef more.</div>
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The Gyu Bar was situated slightly away from the town area, along 30 Stevens Road, right outside Mercure Hotel. I like the fact that apart from the traffic, the area was pretty quiet in the afternoon. I immediately felt like I'm at a staycation because of its serene atmosphere.</div>
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Look at me and @everbluec in the reflection.. lolx~</div>
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So here comes the full video of what I had seen, touched and ate at The Gyu Bar. Do give the video a like after watching~~<br />
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Oh I almost forgot to mention, after I finished my meal at The Gyu Bar, I left the restaurant without the need to use Febreze! Why? As shown in the video above, ventilation system is installed throughout the restaurant which ensures that all smoke produced is immediately filtered through the individual table grills. Awesome isn't it? ^-^<br />
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After trying out the food at The Gyu Bar, I already have in mind where to go for my birthday, anniversary, X'mas gathering, family reunion dinner etc etc... lolx~ Well, maybe not all but still, I'm definitely dragging someone to go back with me.<br />
What I find interesting is that it offers the first cup of sake on the house and patrons are invited to pick their preferred sake cup at the "Sake Glass Wall". Those cups I've shown were actually bought from all over the world by co-founder Karen Cheng during her travels and some were gifts from friends.<br />
Believe it or not, The Gyu Bar had just made my palate addicted to their wagyu... In my opinion, it's the best wagyu I've had in Singapore...so far.(Maybe I'm going to try out more wagyu in the future?) It probably has also surpassed the one I had in Japan.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">I'm still drooling while looking at the video today...</span></i><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to eat?</span></b></u><br />
30 Steven Road, #01-08 Singapore 257840<br />
Tel: 6732 0702 / 9150 3164<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Opening hours</b></span><br />
Tue-Sun (Closed on Monday)<br />
Lunch 12pm - 3PM, Dinner 6PM - 11PM<br />
(Last
seating at 10:00PM, Last order 10:30PM) <br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Link</span></b></u><br />
<a href="http://thegyubar.com.sg/" target="_blank">The Gyu Bar Website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Gyu-Bar-722599607945446/about/" target="_blank">The Gyu Bar FB Page</a><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">If you have been to The Gyu Bar before, do let me know your thoughts too! Do you think they offer the best Wagyu in Singapore? If not, which restaurant do you think offers the best Wagyu in your experience?</span></i></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5585234222229454477.post-20945743138389737402018-05-31T15:09:00.000+08:002018-05-31T15:09:26.257+08:00Review: Bioderma Sébium Lotion & Mat ControlHey yáll! It's been awhile since I last talked about my skincare routine. Today, I'll mention a little about my recent skin condition as well as what I'm using to combat my skin issues.<br />
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As stated in the title, Bioderma will be launching a new oil-fighting skincare products under the Sebium range, targeting the source of oily skin by biologically regulating the quality of skin's sebum. The products that are going to be up on the shelves are <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Sebium Lotion</span></span> and <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Sebium Mat Control</span></span>. And thanks to Bioderma, I got to try both products. ^_^<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">About Bioderma Sébium Range</span></b></u></div>
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Bioderma Sebium range contains Bioderma's Fluidactiv Patent, the only patent in the market that biologically regulates quality of sebum similar to that of healthy skin and stops the process which causes pimples and clogged pores to form, all thanks to Mannitol and a blend of antioxidants that help prevent the oxidation of squalene (present in sebum) and thickening of sebum.<br />
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<b>Bioderma Sebium Lotion benefits:</b><br />
- specially formulated for Asian Skin, the non-sticky toning lotion is made to soothe and treat oily skin <br />
- contains Glycerin which provides 8-hour hydration<br />
- limits the growth of P.acnes bacteria with Capryloyl Glycine (amino acid) and regulates skin's pH to a healthy level<br />
- contains Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6 which reduces sebum production and provide anti-bacterial properties<br />
- contains Salicylic Acid which helps in gentle exfoliation and refines skin's texture<br />
- contains astringent properties of Mushroom Extract that tightens pores<br />
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<b>Bioderma Sebium Mat Control benefits:</b><br />
- helps to effectively control excess oil,soothe skin and prevent dryness<br />
- uses Matt & Smooth Technology which includes mattifying micro powders and silicones, promising a 8-hour shine control and smooth effect<br />
- contains Glycerin which provides 12-hour hydration<br />
- contains Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6 which ensures clear complexion and smooth skin in 7 days<br />
- refines and improves skin's texture with the help of Salicylic Acid<br />
- contains Mushroom Extract's astringent properties that minimises the appearance of large pores<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Before</span></b></u><br />
Here's my skin before I began using the 2 products given to me. I had been suffering from mild acne since young. It comes and go frequently, sometimes coming back really bad sometimes not. For this recent weeks, I'm on the mild side. Most big inflamed clogged pores were gone, leaving scars (as can see in photo) and I was still experiencing little closed comedones (clogged pores) which caused raised bumps & red spots here and there on my face. Skin turned pretty oily after couple hours of putting on my morning skincare.<br />
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From this photo, you can see there are inflammation (red spots) around my cheek area, above the lips, small little ones along jaw line and even on my neck.</div>
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All these issues that I'm facing are generally caused by 3 big factors that are:<b> </b><br />
<b>Hormones</b><br />
- Imbalances and changes in hormonal activity can result in the excess production of sebum<br />
- Risk of qualitative sebum abnormality.<br />
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Having thicker sebum that has a more difficult time flowing out of the
follicle, which increases the risk of clogged pores and pimples.<br />
- prevents damage to skin immune system and preserves antioxidant reserve<br />
<b> Improper Skincare</b><br />
- Using skincare products that are not suitable for our skin can irritate and worse acne-prone and oily skin.<br />
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For eg, the use of aggressive cleansing products can lead to skin
barrier issues, pH instability and reactional hyperseborrhea, where skin
produces even more sebum to compensate for the removal of all the sebum
from skin's surface .<br />
<b>Lifestyle</b><br />
- Diet and stress are factors that can influence the production of sebum.<br />
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For eg, a high-glycemic diet (sugar, flour, rice etc) and high stress
levels elevate hormones that increase the activity of sebacrous glands,
contributing to the formation of acne.<br />
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So now, I'm all ready to use the products to combat my skin issues~<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bioderma Sebium Lotion</span></b></u><br />
This originally came in 200ml but the one I gotten is 50ml. However this small bottle last me like forever! I'll say why in a moment. ^_^<br />
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This travel size bottle comes in flip cap type, easy to dispense. The lotion drips out easily when I give the bottle a little shake or tap. Product has 6 months shelf-life after opening.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Application</span></b><br />
The cotton pad that I use is extraordinary thin so that I do not waste the lotion to those thick cotton pads, thus the reason why I said that the lotion last me forever. I only used about 1/4 of the whole bottle by end of 2nd week. </div>
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After applying lotion to my whole face avoiding the eye area.</div>
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After using the lotion, I feel that it:<br />
- is very watery <br />
- has an astringent effect<br />
- feels minty, cooling on my skin<br />
- feels slightly sticky after the skin starts to absorb the lotion<br />
- feels matte-smooth after fully absorbed<br />
- smells clean and nice, the fragrance is pretty strong although in the ingredient list, it was listed at the most bottom<br />
- after it gets absorbed into the skin it leaves a very subtle scent behind <br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bioderma Sebium Mat Control</span></b></u><br />
I was sent the Mat Control moisturiser in full size (30ml).<br />
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This product also has 6 months shelf-life after opening. Expiry date indicated on the back of the packaging, at the top area. Comes in squeeze tube type, very simple and dispense product easily.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Application</span></b><br />
I usually squeeze about 1.5 pea size of Mat Control for the whole face avoiding eye area.</div>
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After applying Bioderma Sebium Mat Control avoiding eye area.</div>
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After using the moisturiser, I feel that it:<br />
- has a very light consistency<br />
- has a smooth watery-emulsion texture<br />
- has a little bit of astringent effect<br />
- feels a lot less cooling on my skin in compare to the lotion<br />
- spreads very easily, able to cover whole face with just a pea size of product <br />
- is non-sticky<br />
- hydrates my skin pretty well <br />
- feels matte and smooth on my face, but the skin appear a tad glossy after application<br />
- appears matte when I look at my skin from afar<br />
- scent is a little stronger than the lotion, reminds me of the clean scent from disinfectant<br />
- just like the lotion, it leaves a subtle scent behind after product is absorbed into the skin</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">After >8 hours</span></b></u><br />
Photo below taken after wearing the skincare for more than half a day.<br />
Skin started to oil up quite a little and I cleaned it up with light washing. Looking at my skin closely, I noticed that the inflammation has subsided. Skin appears much cleaner but it looks a little taut. There are still a few little inflammation surfacing on my nose area but overall skin looks less blemished.</div>
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Following photo shows my skin after using the products for a week.<br />
As you can see, most blemishes have gone. Each day passes by with lesser new spots appearing on my face. I still experience tiny red inflammation every other day but they are not of a size that bothers me too much unlike the ones I had before. Although skin looks textured but in actual fact when my hands run over my face, it feels so smooth with no bumps caused by clogged pores and what not. Majority of the smooth skin effect is due to using the lotion, it does by removing the dead skin cells, white heads and excess sebum.<br />
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As all of our skin are different, we might need to use different amount of product based on our skin condition. For mine, I have combi skin with mild acne and I also have dehydrated skin surface due to aging and environmental stress. When I found out that my skin appear rather taut after using the lotion twice daily, I decided to switch to using the lotion only once a day or use it every other day to prevent my skin from over-exfoliated from the ingredient Salicylic Acid. Sometimes I also combine a couple of drops of lotion with tons of Thermal Spring Water spray on my cotton pad to keep my skin more hydrated and less tight.<br />
There is less need for weekly facial scrubs too because I felt that my skin began feeling really smooth after 3 days of using these 2 products. The lotion combined with the mattifying moisturiser allows my skin to look smooth and shine-free without looking too 'flaky' matte. The moisturiser also acts as a good base for my make up as it does not ruin the make up or make it look cakey.<br />
Generally, I noticed that my pores appear deeply cleaned from impurities and gunk thus it made me feel much more happier looking in the mirror every morning after I wash up.<br />
To sum it all, Bioderma Sebium Lotion and Mat Control are hero products for our Oily/Combi skin! ^,^<br />
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Last but not least, the tips for skincare is to be patient and stick with a targeted treatment programme, using products from a dermo-cosmetic range that's created for oily, blemish prone skin. Depending on the person and the type of acne, improvement is generally observed.</div>
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All Bioderma products reviewed in this post are:</div>
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- Non-comedogenic</div>
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- Lightly perfumed with an allergen-free fragrance</div>
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- Excellent tolerance</div>
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Price</b></span></u></div>
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Bioderma Sebium Lotion (200ml) <b><span style="color: magenta;">S$33.90</span></b></div>
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Bioderma Sebium Mat Control (30ml) <b><span style="color: magenta;">S$36.90</span></b></div>
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Other products from Sebium range:<br />
Bioderma Sebium H2O (100ml/250ml/600ml) S$15.90/S$28.90/S$41.90</div>
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Bioderma Sebium Gel Moussant (200ml) S$33.90<br />
Bioderma Sebium Pore Refiner (30ml) S$41.90<br />
Bioderma Sebium AL (30ml) S$41.90</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Promotion</span></b></u></div>
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Buy <a href="https://www.guardian.com.sg/bioderma-sebium-lotion-200ml/p/608270" target="_blank">Bioderma Sebium Lotion</a> <br />
Buy <a href="https://www.guardian.com.sg/bioderma-sebium-mat-control-30ml/p/608271" target="_blank">Bioderma Sebium Mat Control</a></div>
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Current promotion at Guardian: <span style="color: magenta;"><b>Buy 1 get 2nd item at 50% off </b></span></div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to buy?</span></b></u></div>
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Available from 1st June 2018 at: </div>
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Changi General Hospital, major Guardian and Watsons stores, Lazada Official Store, National Skin Centre, Robinsons, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Unity, Welcia-BHG and Zalora.</div>
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As some of you might have already know, Lazada is celebrating their 6th birthday this year. As such, they have released some of their surprise boxes early for us to review and put up some teaser pics & vids for all of you guys! *tease tease!* eh~? eh????? ;D ok not funny. ^.^"</div>
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As you can see, I received the <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Lazada X Etude House surprise box</span></span>. When I opened it, I saw more than 2 products (can't tell you how many exactly in total cos we wan you to see it for yourself! ^▽^).</div>
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Hereby showing 2 of the ?? products given. They are:</div>
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- <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Etude House Personal Color Palette (Cool Tone Lips)</span></span></div>
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The Oil Balm can be used before or after makeup, thus I decide to do a test using one of my foundation that I deem quite drying when applied on my skin.</div>
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As shown below, I swatched the foundation (left) and then the oil balm on top of foundation (middle). Most right side is the oil balm swatch which appears to be colourlesss on my skin.</div>
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I was amazed that the oil balm somehow changes the shade of my foundation by a few shades fairer, while my original foundation swatch appears slightly darker as time goes by due to of oxidation.</div>
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I was curious as to why the shade change and I applied the oil balm again on top of the first foundation swatch and it also turned lighter in shade.</div>
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It was so cool that I begun thinking of ways to use this oil balm. This maybe solution to my darker foundations.. and I was thinking of using it to highlight T & U zones so they look lighter than the other areas of the face. By doing that, it would look like as if I contoured my face? lolx.. Will be playing with this Play 101 Stick Oil Balm as soon as I have some free time! ^_^</div>
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Next is the Personal Color Lips Palette in Cool Tone.</div>
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Frankly speaking, I'm not a lip palette person because one, I'm lazy to use a lip brush, two, it doesn't seem as convenient to bring it out with me because I would need to bring along a lipbrush too, three, I usually don't fancy the lighter shades in a palette as they are usually can't cover my pigmented greyish lips. However........ I gota take back the 3rd point. You'll understand why later!</div>
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C1 to C9 shade names in the Cool Tone Lips palette</div>
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By looking at the palette without touching the product, it is hard to see which is pigmented which is not, which is matte and which is sheer/gloss. Thus....</div>
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..... I've swatched them all for you guys! ^_^</div>
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Note that I'm just stating the finish as Gloss/ Matte. I'm not saying that the lip product is actually a gloss yah? ^,~</div>
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In this palette, the matte lip products are actually not as matte as the liquid lipsticks which I often use. They are more like velvety-matte-satin?.. Alrite well, we'll just refer them as matte from hereon. ^_^"</div>
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Close-up of the products on my lips. After I put on a clear lipblam, I applied the lip products directly on my lips.</div>
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It is obvious that C4 Baby Girl is a very pastel light shade yet it is more pigmented than I expected. It also look a wee bit dry because it's matte.<br />
C6 Deep Berry is matte yet kinda sheer thus the shade isn't as deep as I thought it would be.</div>
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C 9 Dark Burgundy is matte, pigmented and has high viscosity thus it's very easy to pick up a lot of product at one go but may have uneven spread of the product on lips. </div>
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C7 Dull Pink is sheer. Too sheer to cover my grey pigmented lips thus I picked another shade C3 Deco Rose to mix with it. Deco Rose is much more pigmented, somewhat semi-sheer, has gloss finish.</div>
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After swatching some of them on my lips, I blended the darker shades together and then the lighter shades together to make a gradient lips look here! Total of 5 shades on my lips!~ Not bad yah? ^3^/~</div>
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There's all for my review and swatches for the two products!<br />
If you are interested to get some goodies from Lazada's Surprise Boxes, then standby to snatch them starting from Tuesday, 24th April! They sold out super fast, like ALWAYS!<br />
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Well I think some of you kinda know, after I did <a href="http://www.miwitch.com/2017/09/review-pastel-hologram-peekaboo.html" target="_blank">peekaboo streaks</a> on my hair, I went back to Kenjo Salon again for a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZDlyail3cB/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">hair treatment</a> to make my hair less frizzy and smoothen the dry hair ends. The treatment system is the best and most popular haircare treatment in Japan, named the Tokio Inkarami Treatment.</div>
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After which, I was given a series of home-care hair care products to maintain my hair looking lustrous and feeling silky smooth.</div>
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Following video shows the relatively new Tokio Inkarami Salon System Hair Treatment done on my hair. It looks simple but it was a rather long process of infusing my hair with lots of treatments.<br />Tokio Inkarami treatment has 40% recovery in hair strength, gives most wanted shine, weightless & soft and most importantly, it can give you a desired hairstyle.<br />
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<br />After my hair's done with the treatment (and enduring hours of sitting and waiting ^▽^")....<br />
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Before and After!<br />
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As my hair is already quite flat and straight (frizzy only at dry damaged areas), I was actually quite unwillingly to do any form of hair treatment because my idea of hair treatment is having my hair look even flatter and appear like I have just rebonded it which is, not exactly what I want.<br />
I was amazed though that this treatment however could still give some fluff to my hair especially the crown and top to middle part of my hair where they were usually quite flat and lifeless. At the same time making the ends look lustrous, shiny, super silky smooth to touch when there were originally dry and damaged.<br />
Read more of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZDlyail3cB/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">my thoughts </a>right after the treatment if you are curious!<br />
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After I returned home, I started to use the Tokio IE Inkarami Shampoo, Treatment and Tokio IE Outkarami Oil Treatment.<br />
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Lastly, the <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Tokio IE Outkarami Oil Treatment</span></span> interlocks with the Treatment for Outkarami effect, giving outstanding luster of lightness and moisture.<br />
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By using all of these three products, I could feel and also visibly see the results. They all have amazing repair power, able to help me achieve weightless feel and dynamic hair.<br />
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When I use these 3 products everyday, my hair remained very smooth and quite shiny yet feeling weightless. (As you can see from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZGWvWkl4XB/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">my photoshoot</a> and many many days <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BaqyxjYl9vg/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">after the treatment</a> with no hair curling or straightening done to it)<br /> I intended to stop using the Oil Treatment for a couple of days to see the differences and I noticed that my hair ends only felt a little dry after about 3 days of not using the oil treatment. Therefore I concluded that I only need to use the Oil Treatment (1 full pump) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0aOdEF41W/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">every other day (alternate days)</a>.<br />
Sometime later, I then stopped using both the Shampoo and Treatment but I continued using the Oil Treatment. I felt that my hair felt more coarse, dry and tangled more frequently, except for my hair ends because I'm still using the oil treatment on them. The ends felt silky but looks a tad frizzy.<br />
The moment I went back using all 3 products again, my hair felt soooo very smooth and the ends felt like it's been quenched with lots of moisture. I can easily comb through my hair with my fingers without having much tangling issues.<br />
One thing though for using hair care products like Tokio Inkarami on oily scalp users like me is that they don't really have oil control ability, nor do they have anti-hair loss properties. My hair still fall as per normal (not intensively though) however breakage was reduced by at least half of what I experienced before.<br />
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Overall, I'm liking how my hair even as it grows longer, still feels really smooth, soft to touch and most importantly, tangled and frizz free!<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Read More</span></b></u><br />
<a href="http://www.miwitch.com/2017/09/review-pastel-hologram-peekaboo.html" target="_blank">Pastel Hologram Peekaboo Highlights on Dark Hair </a><br />
<a href="http://www.miwitch.com/2017/01/pastel-rainbow-peekaboo-hair-dye.html" target="_blank">Pastel Rainbow Peekaboo Hair Dye Experience</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.miwitch.com/2016/10/my-first-hair-experience-kenjo-salon.html" target="_blank">My First Hair Experience @ Kenjo Salon 살롱</a><br />
<a href="http://www.miwitch.com/2016/12/review-peekaboo-bleached-hair-olaplex.html" target="_blank">Peekaboo Bleached Hair & Olaplex Experience @ Kenjo Salon 살롱</a><br />
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Another 1 week plus to 12.12! I bet many of you had seen the advertisements that Lazada had put up everywhere... like the MRT stations. ^,^ Most people remember 11.11 sale and kinda forgot there's also 12.12 sale!</div>
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Anyhoo, for the upcoming 12 December, there'll be <a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYDst" target="_blank">60+ brands of surprise boxes</a>, each retailing at SGD$29 where they'll put in products worth SGD$100!</div>
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There's also up to 90% off many items and more than 120 Flash Deals available!</div>
The mega sale will only be on 12 Dec ~ 14 Dec 2017.<br />
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In this post, I'll show more about the products given by <span style="color: magenta;"><b><a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYDsr" target="_blank">Lazada x Simple Surprise Box</a></b></span>~</div>
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First up, the box! ^_^</div>
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The box is quite huge~ It was also pretty heavy. I had to lug this box home without a bag and it was tiring. Getting everything online sure has its benefit yah? Everything's mailed to your doorstep! So buy from Lazada and you won't become like me.. hahhax~ ^_^") *sweat*</div>
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Simple products in the Lazada surprise box reveal!!.... but not all! Hahhax~ There are MORE to this actually! I bet you can't believe it because the items shown in following photo is already quite alot!</div>
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Hereby revealing that the box actually contains some repeat products such as the <a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYEZy" target="_blank">Facial Toner</a>. There's also cleansing water and eye makeup remover along with the 2 toners, which provides me a full face cleansing regimen for both day and night. The cleansing products are differentiated from the skincare products by colour, one being in white packaging, the other in green.</div>
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The back view of the 3 products shows one how to use the product and the ingredients.</div>
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I have been using the makeup remover and the <a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYEbE" target="_blank">cleansing water</a> for sometime. I feel
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So that's all for the products that I gonna reveal. You will only know the other half unrevealed products after buying this surprise box on 12.12! Hehex~ ^▽^/~</div>
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After emptying the Surprise Box, I gave the box to my cat Mimi and him being a rather large size cat (due to his breed), usually would not sit inside a box smaller than his size. BUT THIS. This box size suits him so well that until today.... he's still sitting and sleeping inside the box! Hahhax~ (>▽<)/~</div>
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I think I myself would try buying other Surprise Boxes from Lazada to gift myself and friends... and gift the boxes to Mimi. Lolllx~ If you do own a cat, remember to give the box to her! I bet most cats would love this huge box!</div>
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During the briefing event (which happened before 11.11 sale), I saw there were many more brands of surprise boxes... So yap, do stand by your fingers and mouse on 12.12 midnight for these!</div>
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<a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYDsr" target="_blank">Simple x Lazada</a></div>
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<a href="http://ho.lazada.sg/SHYDss" target="_blank">Unilever Official Store @ Lazada</a></div>
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Omy, can't believe that it's already coming to December! /(*0*)\~</div>
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Back in mid November, I was stilling viewing the Christmas setup in the Philatelic Store @ GPO and thinking that it was kinda early to get Christmas greeting cards but well, who knew the month of December came so quickly!</div>
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Anyhoo~ as most Singaporeans already knew, Singpost Centre has been revamped and officially opened in October. Of course, what's Singpost Centre without the General Post Office eh? Apart from the GPO, the mall also houses a Philatelic Store which sits just right beside it, or rather, in the heart of the General Post Office. Prior to attending the event, I had went to GPO to mail my letters and saw this beautiful Philatelic Store but sadly I didn't had much time to check it out then. Hence I was happy that SampleStore gave me the chance to visit as well as to learn more about the stuffs that the store carries.</div>
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So now, let's see what Philatelic Store have in-store for us for this festive season!~</div>
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At the side of the entrance of Philatelic Store, there is a photo gallery telling the stories of the GPO at old Fullerton Building along with displays of the original handstamps and ink pads artefacts. So interesting~ </div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tour inside Philatelic Store @ GPO</span></b></u></div>
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I have compiled a video of the things that the store displays/ sells. Click to play the video~ ^,^</div>
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Philatelic Store offers a comprehensive range of Singapore & Foreign Stamps, Thematic MyStamp, Souvenirs, and Philatelic Gifts that are available exclusively in-store. Every item in the store marks a special moment in Singapore’s history.</div>
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The commemorative value and exquisite designs of the collections make them perfect for all occasions – as business gifts, or as cherished inclusions in every philatelist’s personal collection. </div>
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Within the store, one can find many items to purchase such as National Stamp, like the (Merlion) “Greetings” Stamp which consists of Mint Stamps, First Day Cover (available from 15 November 2017), Postcards, and Annual Collection 2017. Prices of these stamps start from SGD$1.60 onwards.</div>
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There are also Festive Gift with philately designs in a range of SGD$5 - $10. This envelope is one that I would consider buying~ The design is so nostalgic and it can hold up to A4 size items. It would be lovely to gift someone this to store stationery and what not. On every purchase, a free festive gift wrapper will be given too (while stocks last)!</div>
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The store has also just launched not long ago the Thematic MyStamp with the Changi Mystical Garden with Sanrio Characters theme. It is a stamp folder and comes with a lanyard, retailing at SGD$21.80. This came just in time for Christmas! I bet those who love characters like Hello Kitty, Gudetama, My Melody, Little TwinStars, Pompompurin would love this MyStamp folder. ^^</div>
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There are also Premium Gifts, like the Local Delights Collection. The collection consists of Traditional Biscuits Magnets Set & Greeting Cards and Local Delights Tea Towel with MyStamp Sheet & Greeting Cards and they retail from SGD$8.90 onwards. This, would be another great gift idea for friends who love these local delights since young!</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dropping My Postcard at the Special Colonial Red Pillar Posting Box</span></b></u></div>
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At the Philatelic Store, a colonial-era red pillar posting box which is operated and owned by Singapore Post, has been
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But of course, the one you see here is for display only. The actual one is located just beside the entrance of the store. A video of me mailing a postcard to myself by dropping it into the red pillar posting box is shown later in this post. (so, scroll down to watch it! ^_^)/~</div>
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The Philatelic Store @ GPO Exclusives had to be my favourite series as they feature the iconic Posting Boxes of Singapore on items such as Pouch, Tote Bag, Cushion Cover & Tea Towel. They retail from SGD$5 onwards.</div>
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The following shows part of my purchase - the (Merlion) "Greeting" Stamps and one of the Posting Boxes of Singapore Collection postcard. I wrote on the postcard, affixed the stamp and mailed it to myself.</div>
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Philatelic Store @ GPO Exclusives also includes the SingPost Postman and Postwoman Mini Figurines Collection. They retail at SGD$28 each & $50 for set of 2. Look how cute they are when placed beside the miniature posting boxes! >∇<)<br />
I did a "silly" mini comic with the figurines! Enjoy~ ^,^</div>
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And so finally, my postcard is sent out via this colonial-era red pillar Posting Box. I so love this postbox..It's so beautiful! <span style="color: #cc0000;">♥♥♥</span></div>
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Here's a video of me mailing out the postcard and receiving it. It was kinda fun (& a little silly at the same time lolx~).</div>
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Do check out the special red ink date stamp! I shall try mailing letters through this Posting Box in future. hehex~</div>
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In the Philatelic Store, I chanced upon this board..You might want to take part in this contest the next time you visit the store! ^,^</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Dinner Time!</span></b></u></div>
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At the event, we were fed with nice food, catered by Brunches Café. <br />
I heard about Brunches Cafe but had yet to visit them. It's the latest Chic Vintage Themed Bakery/Café along Rangoon Road (in the Neighbourhood of Farrer Park MRT). </div>
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The cafe serves All-day Breakfast Menu, Gourmet Sandwiches, Waffles, Coffee, Tea and other Beverages to the funky café-goers. By looking at the photos, I really think I should plan one day to go down there with friends, enjoy the food and admire all the vintage furniture and decor. As some of you might had known, Chic and Vintage is my kind of style hehex~ ^,^</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">My Purchases and Complimentary Gifts from Philatelic Store</span></b></u></div>
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- <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Red Pillar Posting Box Tote Bag</span></span><br />
- Posting Boxes Postcards Set (less the Red Pillar Postcard becos it hadn't arrived when I took this pic hahax~)<br />
- <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">Philatelic Store @ GPO Christmas Cookies</span></span></div>
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One of the most beautiful postcard from the Posting Boxes postcard set... HOLOGRAM!~~~ <span style="color: #cfe2f3;"><span style="color: #ea9999;">(</span><span style="color: #9fc5e8;">♥</span></span><span style="color: #b6d7a8;">▽</span><span style="color: #ead1dc;"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">♥</span><span style="color: #b4a7d6;">)</span></span></div>
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Photos of me hugging my favourite Red Pillar. lolx!~</div>
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Hello Smiley Cookie Man. ^_,^</div>
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Philatelic Store @ GPO<br />
SingPost Centre, General Post Office #01-127 to 128 (It's easy to find, just follow the signage in the mall ^^)<br />
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<a href="http://www.shop.singpost.com/" target="_blank">SingPost Online Shop</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.brunches.sg/" target="_blank">Brunches Café</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.samplestore.com/" target="_blank">Sample Store</a></div>
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ASTALIFT’s third and largest boutique recently opened in NEX, the largest mall in the Northeast region of Singapore. Spanning 688 square feet, this shop features the brand's signature red hue to signify the vibrancy and richness of ASTALIFT. At the store front, a poster of their newly launched product which is their In-Focus Cellactive Serum was put up. Some might know, since way back I'm a Japanese skincare & make up lover.. not forgetting to mention Japan anime and technology stuffs too! Lolx~ Hence with that, I was intrigued to find out more about ASTALIFT and trying out the new skincare product.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">About ASTALIFT</span></b></u><br />
I learnt that ASTALIFT has over 80yrs of R&D and it started in Singapore since 2011. As most of you already knew, Fujifilm is a photography company. Today, it is so much more. It is now best known for their Fujifilm products such as photo imaging & digital products, data storage media, graphic arts, and also medical and life science products. Applying its propriety knowledge of nanotechnology for exposing and colour developing in film, Fujifilm created ASTALIFT, an award-winning brand that offers carefully research skincare and supplement products with proven efficacy.<br />
Upon understand the brand ASTALIFT and how Fujifilm created the brand, I was even more excited to know more about their skincare products!<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">ASTALIFT In-focus Cellactive Serum</span></b></u><br />
Fujifilm launches ASTALIFT's
topline age-defying serum – the In-Focus Cellactive Serum that
revitalises skin's stem cells by awakening skin’s innate healing power.
Feel the texture of this unique gel melt into your skin, as it transform from a gel texture to a lightweight oil when dried to act as a barrier and lock in moisture. Relieve stress with each application as its therapeutic scent of bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood.<br />
In-Focus
Cellactive Serum contains Nano-Astaxanthin CP+ which consists of
nano-dosages of Astaxanthin that provides stem cell anti-oxidation
protection and Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Nicotinate) that protects stem
cells from internal stress. It also contains nanosized Boswellia Serrata
that activates the epidermal stem cell rejuvenation signal in skin.
With the nano technology, these ingredients are absorbed into skin 1.3
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Swatches</span></b><br />At the store, I swatched In-Focus Cellactive Serum on back of my
hand. it is a light orange gel which at one look, I thought it was like
any other ordinary gel skincare. However after I spread it out, it
immediately turned into liquid and almost water-like consistency. It has
a floral-woody fragrance which I quite like. Since my hands are
usually quite dry, the gel got absorbed into my skin almost immediately
while I continue to spread out the rest of the product on my
hand. It left no residues or any kind of greasiness feel on my skin. As
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It is not the first time I've seen such pump, I've also seen the ball valve type pump in other Japanese skincare makeup products. Seems like Japan are using such air tight pump outlet which is so much better than the ordinary ones we used to have. With this, it could keep the product fresher and prevents degradation.<br />
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After In-Focus, I was introduced to ASTALIFT Jelly AquarySta which also look like a gel. </div>
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This is a very unique product whereby looking at the product, I wouldn't have guessed that it's actually used as a skin conditioner (after cleanser, before lotion) rather than a moisturiser (last skincare step). <br />The jelly orange gel feels slightly heavier than the In-Focus serum gel, and it spreads out just like a gel should without feeling that liquidy. It also absorbs pretty fast into my skin. It has a nice faint woody scent. This product is an essential skincare base, to be used before any other skincare be it anti-aging or whitening range.</div>
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<br />Next up, introducing one of their popular product, also the most interesting one I've seen (you'll understand why in a min) - the ASTALIFT WHITE Perfect UV Clear Solution SPF50+ PA++++.</div>
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<br />The sunblock belonging to the whitening range, when dispensed is white with a faint pink hue. It is lotion type with a slightly thicker consistency and spreads out to transparent with no white cast, even taken under flash (bottom right pic).</div>
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So, what's interesting about ASTALIFT sunblock, you say?<br />It's actually something to do with the product packaging. Notice that the cap is transparent with a white cone inside it? Believe me or not, the cap is designed to absorb UV rays and it will turn violet to show how much UV you are experiencing right now. The brighter the colour of the cap, the stronger the UV rays your skin are taking in. <br />
Now, watch this video of Perfect UV Clear Solution which I posted in both <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba04PwQlfnl/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">Instagram </a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/everbluecmiwitch/videos/1657641427599815/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> and learn how powerful sunblock is as well as how great they are to our skin. Like I've always said (to all my friends and fellow readers), do WEAR SUNBLOCK everyday!<br />
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So overall, here's the 3 products swatched together.</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />ASTALIFT Roadshow</span></b></u><br />
After understand about ASTALIFT and experiencing their new and also best-selling products, I got to hang out at their Roadshow. While I was there, there were some game activities going on at the dart station. It looked fun but I was kinda busy swatching products and taking photos so I didn't take part. Lolx~</div>
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At the roadshow, I also saw a promotional board. The sets are pretty worth getting! ^_^</div>
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ASTALIFT NEX outlet actually carries a skin analyser machine,where customers' skin condition is analysed, so that relevant products can be recommended accordingly. On that event day, the machine was brought to the roadshow where the ASTALIFT trainer did a demonstration on models' face by applying the Perfect UV Clear onto half of her face.<br />
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Later, she was brought to the skin analyser machine where her skin was analysed and shown on the big screen for everyone to see. I was really awed by the half white face which was actually the area the sunblock was applied on. By using only about a pea size product, it could provide such high UV protection. I'm really amazed! It's no wonder their sunblock is one of their popular items!</div>
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At the roadshow, I queued up to get my skin analysed too. Before scanning my face, I actually took half of my face base makeup off (only the point makeup still intact) using one of ASTALIFT's cleansing product. The side I removed is my right half (your left) and weirdly enough, the machine could still detect that I've had my sunblock on my whole face. I was told that the sunblock I put on was evenly spread out as seen in the blue screen where the areas outside my eyes appeared whitish but less intense than the model's.<br />
Other than little wrinkles and fine lines under my eyes and visible pores as well as oily T-zone, there wasn't much additional issue that I do not know of. This analyser machine could scan faces with or without makeup, it's really awesome! ^_^ But of course, without makeup would still be best.<br />I would recommend all to try this out at ASTALIFT outlets (Only at NEX & JEM)!<br /><span style="color: #999999;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">(click to enlarge pic)</span></i></span></div>
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At the end of the session, I received complimentary sample size of the new <span style="background-color: #0c343d;"><span style="color: cyan;">ASTALIFT In-Focus Cellactive Serum x 2 & a jar of Jelly Aquarysta</span></span> for me to experience their skincare at home.</div>
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<br />Even though these samples are small, they are enough for me to use for a week as I usually use the recommended amount or slightly lesser if required, due to my oily-combi skin. It would be too heavy for my skin if I apply more or layer too much skincare products on my face.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Product on Face Swatch</span></b><br />
As I've mentioned earlier, products swatched on my hand vs on my face could differ quite alot due to my face is so much more oilier than the skin on my hand is.</div>
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In-Focus Cellactive Serum on my face feels:</div>
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- after full absorption, my skin feels a little tacky (has tiny bit of friction when I run my fingers over the skin) yet feeling somewhat velvety at the same time</div>
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- leaves a very light protective veil on face</div>
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- appear glowy and a little bit reflective</div>
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Jelly Aquarysta on my face feels:<br />
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- absorbs a little slower than the serum<br />
- leaves my skin looking a little glossy<br />
- a tad greasy<br />
- feels a little sticky but still smooth to touch<br />
- gives my skin a light orange hue<br />
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I must say, this jelly is quite amazing. Today I dig up some amount of the product and it looks like this, the next day I open the jar, I would see the jelly bounce back to an even surface, as shown in the earlier pic. Lolx~</div>
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<u><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Before, After & Review</span></b></u><br />
After using ASTALIFT In-Focus Cellactive Serum, I feel that my skin:<br />
- appears alot more glowy and brighter, most of the times seen right after I cleansed away the overnight skincare products from my face in the morning<br />
- heals pretty quickly from new inflammations, old scars and spots<br />
- lightens some of the smaller pigmentation<br />
- pore size reduced<br />
- fine lines and wrinkles appear less deeper <br />
- feels a little firmer than before<br />
- nasolabial folds looks a tad plumped up, not that sagging and the redness on those folds are reduced<br />
- feels very smooth and soft to touch despite that I still have some inflammations & closed comedones underneath it<br />
I feel that the Ion Sensing Technology which allows immediate penetration of serum as it glides on the skin,
makes this additional skincare step short and sweet. I already have
many skincare products to put on everyday and night and by introducing this serum
into my daily skincare regimen, it didn't really make much difference. Reason is
because I really love the water like texture and my skin even though
oily, absorbs it real fast. <br />
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I was using other skincare products that could cause some purging
on my skin prior to using In-Focus serum, hence there were visible
small inflammations here and there but every 3 days or so, they subsided
and healed really quickly. </div>
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serum also protects stem cells from stresses that cause skin damage and
ageing and activates them to repair and regenerate. Therefore, my skin
appear a little less aged, less tired and look slightly more youthful
(probably 1 yr younger? lolx~). When I'm using
In-Focus Cellactive Serum, I actually feel happy to apply it on and waiting for
my skin to absorb because I understand that my skin would greatly
benefit from the product. The more I use, the more product I wanted to
squeeze it out from the tube! hahax~<br />And of course needless to say, to see better results than mine, one should use the serum for at least 3-4 weeks.</div>
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In the month of October, I've been sent birthday vouchers and coupons from various brands and I went on a shopping frenzy!</div>
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So during mid-Oct, I went to SaSa to stock up my almost finishing oil cleanser and went online to get something during the Sephora 20% sale. When I visited SaSa and asked about cleansing oil, I was told that Cyber Colors has stocked up new big bottles of Cleansing Oil. Omy~ Finally! I was waiting so long for one of my favourite Cleansing Oil. They have discontinued the purifying range for very long time and now it's back! And it came back in a larger bottle~ Along with the cleansing oil, I also went around swatching foundations itching to buy just ANY foundation. <br />Among all the stuffs I got for the month, I also received a quality FEILER handkerchief, given to me by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamweaversg/" target="_blank">DreamWeaver</a> which is a store retailing scarfs, shawls and stoles made from the finest hand-crafted fibers from the manufacturing centres of the world including Kashmir, Nepal, France, Italy and Japan. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feiler_jp/" target="_blank">FEILER</a> is a brand that is well liked in Japan as seen in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/feiler/" target="_blank">Instagram #feiler hashtag</a>. If you like Japanese products like these, get them at DreamWeaver outlet @ #B1-37A Takashimaya Shopping Centre. More of this hanky will be shared in my Instagram soon~ (^,~)</div>
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So one of the purchase at <a href="http://www.sasa.com.sg/" target="_blank">SaSa</a> was Even Steven Whipped Foundation in Light Clair. At the store, I actually went around swatching several foundations but couldn't make up my mind. I initially wanted the April Skin cushion so badly but did not know why when I have the chance to buy it, I hesitated. I went online to read a little bit of the review and learnt that it would turn pretty cakey and a little dry even on oily skin users, resulting in more sebum production at the end of the day. I mean, which foundation could last whole day yah? 9 out of 10 of my current foundations wouldn't last more than 10 hours without looking cakey, dry and what not, if you ask me. Anyways, because the April Skin Cushion foundation that SaSa @ Waterway Point holds wasn't the latest version so I decided to get The Balm Even Steven as the BA told me it was new and she applied a little on her face directly to demonstrate that it does not look cakey even when applied on top of other foundation. Well, I was kinda half convinced and also it was on offer thus I bought it. Along with the foundation, I also got Cyber Colors 24 hrs EyeBrow Pen in 03 Brown. Honestly I did not need more brow products.. I guess I just forgotten I had 294105 no of brow products. *roll eyes at myself*</div>
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During the Sephora 20% sale, I went in <a href="https://www.sephora.sg/" target="_blank">Sephora website</a> and got myself Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 in Fair Sand. Reason because I wanted a shade lighter than my current Tarte foundation which is Light Sand and I'm eager to try out other Tarte foundations. I did not swatch prior to getting it so basically it was kinda risky but well, I often still get the incorrect shade even when I swatched so, *shrugs* whatever. Lolx~</div>
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So here's Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF15 Fair Sand vs The Balm Even Steven Light Clair. And ovbiously Light Clair is SO much darker than Fair Sand. My actual skin is somewhere in between the 2 shades. Also, these 2 foundations are of different tone. Tarte is slightly towards warm, yellow while The Balm is definitely a neutral beige, somewhat towards the cool side hence it appeared dull on my skin. I usually prefer a more yellow tone foundation but it's so hard for me to find one that could match my kind of yellow-ish skin.</div>
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<br />Below shows more swatches of the 2 foundations and the Cyber Colors brow pen.<br />
The Balm Even Steven Whipped Foundation is very silicone-y, spreads very smoothly like a silicone based primer that it felt almost powdery-like and has a pretty matte finish. I have tried it without setting powder on it and with powder, I felt that it transfers pretty badly without powder so I prefer to set light layer of powder over it. Its coverage is about medium. While for Tarte's, it's a little creamy with tiny bit of silicone texture to it and it has semi-matte finish. As it's a really light shade hence I used it together with my other slightly darker shade foundations, focusing this shade in center of my face so as to enhance my features. It couldn't cover much of my dark spots since it's lighter than my skin shade and I think using less of this foundation is better than using more hence I prevent myself from layering the product too much. It made my face look really fair in the radiant kind of way and with setting powder, my face looked pretty good except for areas where I have large pores. I could see that the foundation settled into my pores and after I powder, I have dots of visible light beige foundation in my pores. In this area however The Balm Even Steven did a better job than Tarte Amazonian Clay. Tarte foundie would also make me look cakey at end of the day if I applied too much and it's also pretty drying on my dehydrated yet oily skin.<br />
Cyber Colors Eyebrow Pen is pretty pigmented, and I find that it's not too waxy like some other brands but still a tad waxy which could make some of my brow hair stick together or stick to my skin when I layer more of the product.</div>
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Next up, I'm swatching Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundation SPF 15 in Light Sand against Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 Fair Sand.</div>
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<br />Swatches of Water Foundation Light Sand vs Amazonian Clay Foundation Fair Sand. Its a pretty huge jump from 1 shade to the other with the same yellow tone.</div>
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So here's the 2 foundation swatches I did at Sephora.<br />
I noticed there's a different naming for the shade "Fair Sand" from the Rainforest of the Sea Water Foundations range (newly launched in Singapore!). They named it Fair-Light Sand, so I thought it could be slightly darker than Fair Sand but nope. It IS basically the same shade as Amazonian Clay's Fair Sand.<br />
The shade system for both range are roughly the same. Regardless which one I pick, I will still end up with a big difference for the light shades of "Sand". One being too light and another being slightly darker than my skin. (Do note that back of my hand has different shade from my face and also neck. My whole body has different shades and tone because of slight discolouration caused by sun damage and skin sensitivity.</div>
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Aside from buying stuffs in Oct, I also received gifts from friends. Dear Kas got me a Fenty Beauty Match Stix. The colour is so pretty! She said it's kinda like NARS Orgasm blush colour! Woots~ I was pretty excited to use it!</div>
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<br />Fenty Beauty Match Stix Yacht Lyfe Ingredients. More photos can be seen in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbChpwLFrC0/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">my Instagram</a> too~</div>
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<br />I took out my one and only shimmer stick which is 3CE Shimmer Stick in Pink to swatch against Fenty's.</div>
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<br />3CE Shimmer Stick is mainly used for highlight only. Upon swatching both, I find 3CE shimmer less obvious and doesn't sparkle as beautifully as- Fenty's.</div>
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Here's a video of the swatch (which I also posted in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BbCkwRmFRQ5/?taken-by=miwitch" target="_blank">my IG</a>. During my 3CE purchase that time, I picked Pink instead of Peach because I clearly remembered that it looked really pretty when I swatched, it had a slight duo sheen and sparkles nicely. Perhaps it was the spot lights in the shop that enhanced the effect. Under natural sunlight, it seems to have lose out alot.</div>
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Lastly, a LOTD of me using The Balm Even Steven Light Clair foundation dabbed on with Fenty shimmer stick Yacht Lyfe. Before powdering, I was sure that the blush-highlighter was pretty pink and obvious (IRL). However they didn't appear obvious and as beautifully in my photos.. sigh~<br />I also realised that Even Steven Whipped Foundation although look dark and dull on my face IRL, it appeared really fair and had this white cast in my photos when shot under indoor white lighting. It's no wonder my man told me that my face look white when I asked him, while I only could see that my face look really grey and dull in mirrors. Nonetheless, I could still manage with the foundation even though the tone wasn't perfect for me (Best recommend to people who are neutral cool undertone). As long as I add bright, warm colours on my point makeup, I look fine... just not as radiant as when I wear warm tone foundations. Anyhoo, I'm so loving Fenty Beauty Shimmer Stick! It appeared so nice on my cheeks without appearing too thick, greasy, cakey AT ALL. It felt a tad less greasy than 3CE's too. Loving it so far~ ^,^</div>
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Alrighty~ That's all for my random haul and swatches! I hope to write more of my other purchases as well soon! I really missed doing these kind of blogposts! ^,^</div>
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