By RMK's international make-up artist....
-Slather on sunscreen
-Apply make-up base
-Give lashes a coat of mascara
-Draw eyebrows
All these should not take you more than 8 minutes.
Make-up base will even out your complexion and gives you a good canvas on which to build your make-up later.
Shaping your brows will define and sharpen the contours of your face.
Mascara opens up your eyes, which tend to be puffy in the morning.
What about you? What is your most basic routine?
For me, I will moisturise my face, apply sunscreen and concealer, draw eyebrows, apply lipgloss, curl my eye lashes and I am ready to go. (You can imagine how ugly I look in the morning. Lol) Think all these will take around 8 to 10 minutes. Quick fast right!!! I am just a plain lazy girl..... haha....
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sales Update
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Also, Metro is having National Day Memebr Preview! On 30 July 2009, 5pm to 10pm.
20% off STOREWIDE + that night only, additional up to 20% off on selected brands. (I wonder whether skincare products will have additional discount???) Of course, terms and conditions apply.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
5 Simple Steps to Glowing Skin
1. Always wear sunscreen.
Even on cloudy days. Between 12 to 4pm (hottest part of the day), try to avoid the sun or UV exposure. Doctors advise a minimum of SPF15 daily and be sure your sunscreen has UVA/AVB protection.
2. Eat and drink right.
Liquid ensure the suppleness and elasticity of your skin. Try to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. If not, eat plenty of raw vegetables, fruit and moisture-rich foods. Our body needs vitamins and fatty acids, like Vitamins A, E and Omega 3 and 6, found in foods with healthy fats like salmon, olives and avocados.
3. Find the right skincare regime.
Maintaining skin daily is the most important parts of its health. 1st, cleanse twice a day to remove impurities and let skin breathe. Then tone to remove residue and close pores to prevent further loss of moisture. Most crucially, moisturise. It will help to prevent wrinkles and an uneven complexion, protect skin from environmental damage and nourish and rehydrate skin.
4. Sweat it out.
Stress, tension and anxiety all cause break-outs. Manage it with regular exercise. Endorphins, which are released after exercise, increase blood flow and give you a healthy flush, as well as increasing energy levels and provides a general feeling of well-being.
5. Get eight hours sleep.
Lack of sleeps shows up first on your face - dark circles and sagging skin. Sleep helps the body repair and rejuvenate itself.
Out of the five, I only managed to do the first three. I know a few week ago I am still blogging about my weekend exercise. However, currently don't feel that great plus often play online game so do not enough time for it and sometimes lack of sleep too. I guess is time to cut down on my online game and be health conscious or else my face will not get better (which is the most important thing!).
Even on cloudy days. Between 12 to 4pm (hottest part of the day), try to avoid the sun or UV exposure. Doctors advise a minimum of SPF15 daily and be sure your sunscreen has UVA/AVB protection.
2. Eat and drink right.
Liquid ensure the suppleness and elasticity of your skin. Try to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. If not, eat plenty of raw vegetables, fruit and moisture-rich foods. Our body needs vitamins and fatty acids, like Vitamins A, E and Omega 3 and 6, found in foods with healthy fats like salmon, olives and avocados.
3. Find the right skincare regime.
Maintaining skin daily is the most important parts of its health. 1st, cleanse twice a day to remove impurities and let skin breathe. Then tone to remove residue and close pores to prevent further loss of moisture. Most crucially, moisturise. It will help to prevent wrinkles and an uneven complexion, protect skin from environmental damage and nourish and rehydrate skin.
4. Sweat it out.
Stress, tension and anxiety all cause break-outs. Manage it with regular exercise. Endorphins, which are released after exercise, increase blood flow and give you a healthy flush, as well as increasing energy levels and provides a general feeling of well-being.
5. Get eight hours sleep.
Lack of sleeps shows up first on your face - dark circles and sagging skin. Sleep helps the body repair and rejuvenate itself.
Out of the five, I only managed to do the first three. I know a few week ago I am still blogging about my weekend exercise. However, currently don't feel that great plus often play online game so do not enough time for it and sometimes lack of sleep too. I guess is time to cut down on my online game and be health conscious or else my face will not get better (which is the most important thing!).
God's Amazing Pharmacy
Interesting article on how God ensure healthful living by leaving us with some clues as to which foods we shall eat to keep specific parts of our body healthy!
A sliced carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye. And yes, science now confirms that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to our eyes.
The tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. Research shows that tomatoes are loaded with lycopine, a wonderful heart and blood food.
A walnut looks like a little brain, with left and right hemispheres, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on a walnut are like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney beans help heal and maintain kidney function and, yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, bok choy, and rhubarb look like bones. These foods target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Avocados, eggplant and pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female, and they look just like these organs. Research today shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances her hormones, helps shed unwanted birth weight, and helps prevent cervical cancers. How profound is this? It takes nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits look like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.
Now I know what I must eat often.... You also don't forget...
A sliced carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye. And yes, science now confirms that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to our eyes.
The tomato has four chambers and is red. The heart has four chambers and is red. Research shows that tomatoes are loaded with lycopine, a wonderful heart and blood food.
A walnut looks like a little brain, with left and right hemispheres, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on a walnut are like the neo-cortex. We now know that walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.
Kidney beans help heal and maintain kidney function and, yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.
Celery, bok choy, and rhubarb look like bones. These foods target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.
Avocados, eggplant and pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female, and they look just like these organs. Research today shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances her hormones, helps shed unwanted birth weight, and helps prevent cervical cancers. How profound is this? It takes nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).
Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of Sperm as well to overcome male sterility.
Sweet potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.
Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries
Oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits look like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.
Onions look like the body's cells. Today's research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells. They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes. A working companion, garlic, also helps eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.
Now I know what I must eat often.... You also don't forget...
Saturday, July 11, 2009
FM Radio Remote Control for iPod Classic
One thing bad about iPod is that it does not come with radio. Still remember I got a free second hand iPod Classic from Simple girl's diary: Recycle iPod love it very much but just don't have radio function. I quite like radio because they have wide variety of songs plus all the news update. When they stop playing radio online, I was very sad and disappointed.I cannot take it anymore yesterday after work, I went to EpiCentre @ Wheelock Place to check out iPod Classic's FM Radio remote control. You know what, it costs SGD89 or 99. It is so expensive and I am still thinking whether to buy it or not because I often spoil my ear phone and it is just an extension of an ear phone. Ah I am in dilemma, should I buy????
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Have you heard about kombucha tea?
I never heard of it until I saw an Internet article on it. It says that it will help to restore skin's natural radiance as well as firm and tone. Celebrities often spot drinking kombucha tea. Wow new stuff, very interesting. Time to find out more…..
Description
Kombucha is a probiotic, microbiological food. It helps regenerate the bowel flora and is excellent for well being. It is a living health drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the kombucha culture.
It is alternately known as a Chinese tea, a plant, or a mushroom. But it's not really any of these. It's a living culture of beneficial microorganisms. Kombucha is delicately cultured – some leave it to fermentation - for 7 to 14 days. During this period, essential nutrients form like active enzymes, viable probiotics, amino acids, antioxidants and polyphenols. All of these combine to create an elixir that immediately works with the body to restore balance and vitality. It has been used for hundreds of years throughout the world as a daily health tonic.
Kombucha apparently evolved from plant organisms over 2.5 billion years ago. People have been preparing and making a fermented tea drink for over 2000 years for many centuries. The fact that is still here today is a testimonial in itself and that millions of people throughout world for centuries have found it to have great value.
What is it made of?
Kombucha is a popular health promoting beverage and natural folk remedy made by fermenting tea. Kombucha is a colony or culture of yeast and other microorganisms embedded in a pure cellulose "pancake (beige or white rubbery)." The culture is called a SCOBY, Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria & Yeast. The culture resembles a light brown, tough, gelatinous disk and because it's a living, growing entity, it can regenerate and create new cultures with every batch.
Description
Kombucha is a probiotic, microbiological food. It helps regenerate the bowel flora and is excellent for well being. It is a living health drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the kombucha culture.
It is alternately known as a Chinese tea, a plant, or a mushroom. But it's not really any of these. It's a living culture of beneficial microorganisms. Kombucha is delicately cultured – some leave it to fermentation - for 7 to 14 days. During this period, essential nutrients form like active enzymes, viable probiotics, amino acids, antioxidants and polyphenols. All of these combine to create an elixir that immediately works with the body to restore balance and vitality. It has been used for hundreds of years throughout the world as a daily health tonic.
Kombucha apparently evolved from plant organisms over 2.5 billion years ago. People have been preparing and making a fermented tea drink for over 2000 years for many centuries. The fact that is still here today is a testimonial in itself and that millions of people throughout world for centuries have found it to have great value.
What is it made of?
Kombucha is a popular health promoting beverage and natural folk remedy made by fermenting tea. Kombucha is a colony or culture of yeast and other microorganisms embedded in a pure cellulose "pancake (beige or white rubbery)." The culture is called a SCOBY, Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria & Yeast. The culture resembles a light brown, tough, gelatinous disk and because it's a living, growing entity, it can regenerate and create new cultures with every batch.
When the "pancake" is grown in a blend of black or green tea and sugar, it transforms the liquid into a refreshingly lightly sparkling, sweet and sour drink with a fruity fragrance full of health giving acids and nutrients. The Kombucha culture feeds on the sugar and, in exchange, produces other valuable substances which change into the drink: glucuronic acid, glucon acid, lactic acid, vitamins, amino acids, antibiotic substances, 0.5% to 1% alcohol is produced as well as other products. In addition, Kombucha contains natural anti-bacterial properties that can prevent the presence of unfavorable microbial growth. The Kombucha culture is, therefore, a real tiny biochemical factory.
However, there is always two side of a story. I also saw some articles that said
serious side effects and occasional deaths have been associated with drinking Kombucha tea. Hmm, sound scary. I am not too sure whether I will try this tea but if I happen to see this product selling in Singapore, maybe I will give me a try. Will you???
However, there is always two side of a story. I also saw some articles that said
serious side effects and occasional deaths have been associated with drinking Kombucha tea. Hmm, sound scary. I am not too sure whether I will try this tea but if I happen to see this product selling in Singapore, maybe I will give me a try. Will you??? METRO 20% OFF STOREWIDE
Metro is going to have another 20% off storewide on 11 Jul 2009. For UOB and Metro Cardmembers.
Don't miss this chance but prepare it is going to be real pack!!! If can, remember to bring your own shopping bag...
Cheers.
Don't miss this chance but prepare it is going to be real pack!!! If can, remember to bring your own shopping bag...
Cheers.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Current Status
Sorry been busy working and playing game. What game??? My friend just introduced me a online game called Dragonica and I am spending much more time on it. Plus this is my first online game thus rather excited about it and require more time to explore it. Really enjoy the killing of monsters, kind of de-stress after a hard time in the office. Plus is free!!!
Beside playing game, I am also trying to pack my room. Is a long process, hope I can complete it soon. Currently, getting new A4 size boxes from office to repack my existing boxes. At the same time, need to give or throw away all unwanted stuff. Thinking of selling my unwanted stuff in Community Center's monthly flea market ( if I manage to pack all). No idea how long will this process last. Hope by my birthday in October I can complete part of them. Haha.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Simple 30% Off
Cant see, please use link: http://www.simpleskincare.com.sg/simple/contest/promotion_cleanser.asp
Nowadays there are so many promotions that are so tempting. But I really cannot spend anymore on skin care products or toiletries. Really broke. Oh haven't do my post on my last Friday spending and another week has passed. This coming weekend will do. So happy, is TGIF!!!! Cheers.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
My New Coach Bag
Yesterday I received a Coach bag from a friend. Feel bad cos he spends $$ for it. Anyway the damage has been done, there is nothing I can do. His birthday is coming, maybe I will get a better gift for me??
Actually I quite like this bag when I saw it. Though of buying but just not willing to spend money. It is a sale item and cost SGD500+++++ after discount. Anyway I love such design even my dream LV bag that I mentioned in my previous blog on
Simple girl's diary: My Good Friend's Motto has similar design. However I don't think I will ever get that bag anymore as I don't want to use the same bag as my friend.
Last Friday Chinatown purchase!
In less than a hour at Chinatown, I spent SGD130 on the above items. Some are for my friends and family. Actually don't really seem a lot but real heavy. They are still stuck in office as I am too lazy to bring home. Sometimes I will bring back a few item that I am in need.
Looking at the picture, you can tell I am a fan of Dettol's products. Got shower gels, powder and air freshener.
Hope they can last me for a few months. Hmm maybe I need to go get my toothbrush..... Oh spend $$$ again....
Yummy Donuts
Donut Empire at Raffles Place's OUB Centre. Been there???
Look real nice and yummy but don't know is it I bought them in the evening thus not very fresh. My friends said I must try others then I can tell which one is better. Many years ago I tried Donut Factory but can't remember the taste anymore. Maybe one day I will try again and J.Co as they got so many outlet. Seems very popular. So what about you, what's your view?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Current Skin Care Regimen (Part 1)
Morning
The following products are use according to my application sequence.
For Body
Shower gel
Palmolive Aromatherapy "Anti-Stress" Bath Foam and Shower Gel
Description Enriched with natural essential oils of Lavender, Ylang-ylang and Patchouli, the rich formula helps to soften your skin while its relaxing scent will envelop you with an aura of tranquillity and peace.
Texture: Gel
Aroma: Light lavender aroma
Colour: Purple
Verdict: Not drying but prefer Palmolive Aromatherapy "Sensual" shower gel's smell. But don't mind trying its new Palmolive Aromatherapy Happyful as it is enriched with pure essential oils of Bergamot, Cassis and Orange Flower and you know how much I love Bergamot smell. Anyway will continue using its sensual range, cheap and good.
For Face
1. Facial cleanser
Shu Uemura - Foaming Cleansing Water
Description
A gentle, foaming, non-makeup removing cleansing water that cleanses the skin while leaving it revitalized and refreshed. Suitable for normal/combination skin.
Ingredients: aqua / water , propylene glycol , peg-4 , peg-8 , lauramidopropyl betaine , sea water , sodium cocoyl glycinate , lauryl glucoside , ruscus aculeatus / ruscus aculeatus root extract , prunus cerasus / bitter cherry extract , dipotassium glycyrrhizate , peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil , tocopheryl acetate , citric acid , disodium edta , sodium chloride , methylparaben , propylparaben , limonene , parfum / fragrance
Benefits
Ruskus extract: helps create healthier looking skin Soft washing agent: refines the skin texture by removing skin surface impurities while respecting its natural balance Depsea water: provides better hydration to the skin, enhances skin clarity, improves skin quality
Texture: Water
Aroma: Not much smell
Colour: Translucent
Verdict: After washing, face will not feel tight but don't think will buy it again as it is expensive. Have bought Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Program at Tokyo for Yen10,000 but have sold away Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O to my friend at SGD100 as it doesn't suit me.
Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Foaming Face Wash (for days when my face is very oily, that is quite often ;P)
Description
Instantly lathers up, unclogging pores as it washes away make-up and oil. With added peppermint oil to refresh and cool skin. A cleansing gel that lathers to gently cleanse, lift impurities and make-up while helping to control shine and blemishes.
Ingredients
Community Trade Tea Tree Oil - Has natural purifying antibacterial properties. Is known to help soothe blemished skin.
Peppermint essential oil - Cools and refreshes the skin, leaving it feeling tingly. Texture: Form
Aroma: Tea Tree smell
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin feels clean and refresh. Love the smell too. It is still one of my favourite and will continue using this or Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash (gel).
Aqua Label Moist Wash (for moisturising)
Texture: Cream
Aroma: Slight facial form aroma
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin does feel clean and not tight. Bought at Japan at less than SGD15. Don't think will buy it again as find it quite normal.
2. Toner
ICM Witch Hazel and Rose Water
Ingredients: Witch hazel extract, rose water concentrate and purified water
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Light aroma
Colour: Light green
Verdict: Find it cheap and affordable, not sure will buy it again as wanting to try other toner.
Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Toner
Description
Refreshing toner that removes excess traces of cleanser, dirt and make-up, helping to control shine and blemishes without drying the skin. With natural witch hazel to remove every last trace of make-up.
Ingredients
Tea tree essential oil - Has natural purifying antibacterial properties. Is known to help soothe blemished skin.W
itch hazel - Helps to refresh the skin and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
Allantoin - Soothes the skin.
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Tea Tree smell
Colour: Greenish
Verdict: Feel clean and refresh and will continue using it.
3. Eye-Area Preparations
Kiehls's Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate
Description
This line-reducing concentrate is formulated for the eye area and contains a high concentration of 10.5% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) known for its affinity with skin and its powerful ability to improve the appearance of skin aging. With Haloxyl, this formula helps to reduce the appearance of under-eye dark circles, helping to brighten the overall eye area for a fresher appearance. With continued use, our treatment helps address some of the more serious signs of skin aging with a significant effect on sub-orbital wrinkles and crows feet. A high dosage of Vitamin C, when applied topically, has been shown to have a multitude of positive effects on the skin's appearance. Kiehl's chemists found a way to formulate and stabilize Pure Vitamin C at high levels in a safe and highly efficacious form to maximize the benefits of the ingredient.
Skin Concern:
Eye area skin shows signs of fatigue and sallowness with undereye dark circles prominent
Crows feet and suborbital wrinkles are apparent
Skin creypeness (thinning of skin) is noticeable
Ingredients:
Bitter Orange
Bitter orange possesses a complex chemical makeup. Of particular value is the oil that is extracted from the petal of the bitter orange tree and is particularly effective at stimulating cutaneous tone. Bitter Orange is also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli.
Haloxyl™
This new, patented ingredient improves skin around the eye area by stimulating natural enzymes that help strengthen under-eye area capillaries. Studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Haloxyl™ and its ability to increase skin density to better support the microvascular network in eye area skin and alleviate inflammation.
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
VAI-tuh'-mihn SEE
Known for its affinity with skin and its powerful ability to improve the appearance of skin aging. 10.5% of Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is the key ingredient in the Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions product Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate.
Texture: Gel
Aroma: No much smell
Colour: White
Verdict: Lightweight, almost feel nothing on my skin. Actually I quite like this and may continue using, but I wonder why I always feel slight prickling after applying to it my eye area. Will continue monitor and also check with its consultant.
4. Moisturizers
Renaissance of Switzerland - Derma Control Base
Texture: Gel
Aroma: Light minted fragrant
Colour: Greenish
Verdict: Lightweight, feel cooling after applying and non-sticky. My skin will feel smooth. Like it very much. Currently I am using samples from my beautician and it is going to finish soon. So thinking whether to buy or not but quite expensive. SGD78 for 50ml. Other moisturizers that I have in mind are Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil Mattifying Moisture Gel and Seaweed Mattifying Face Moisture Lotion SPF15 or Kiehls's Yerba Maté Tea Lotion.
5. SunScreen
Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50
Ingredients:Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Water, Lauryl Methacrylate / Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Talc, Glycerin, Styrene / Stearyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Polysilicone-9, PEF-12 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethamol, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Aluminium Hydroxide, Silica.
Product Description
Superior lightweight UV block for face, Matt Effect. Provides long-lasting UV protection of SPF50+/ PA+++. It has an ultra light, non-sticky texture. Also an ideal makeup base, it contains Sebum-absorbing powder to give you that matt look and keep skin shine-free.
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Light scent
Colour: White
Verdict: Non greasy, no white residue, face feel matte after applying. I like this very much, cheap and good. However after reading someone review stating that this causes her face to develop some bumps (which look like my whiteheads), I feel pretty sad. And you know what, I have already bought a bottle of Biore UV Bright Face Milk (a different range) as my current bottle is finishing soon. Still I will continue using it and monitor the progress.
The following products are use according to my application sequence.
For Body
Shower gel
Palmolive Aromatherapy "Anti-Stress" Bath Foam and Shower Gel
Description Enriched with natural essential oils of Lavender, Ylang-ylang and Patchouli, the rich formula helps to soften your skin while its relaxing scent will envelop you with an aura of tranquillity and peace.
Texture: Gel
Aroma: Light lavender aroma
Colour: Purple
Verdict: Not drying but prefer Palmolive Aromatherapy "Sensual" shower gel's smell. But don't mind trying its new Palmolive Aromatherapy Happyful as it is enriched with pure essential oils of Bergamot, Cassis and Orange Flower and you know how much I love Bergamot smell. Anyway will continue using its sensual range, cheap and good.
For Face
1. Facial cleanser
Shu Uemura - Foaming Cleansing Water
Description
A gentle, foaming, non-makeup removing cleansing water that cleanses the skin while leaving it revitalized and refreshed. Suitable for normal/combination skin.
Ingredients: aqua / water , propylene glycol , peg-4 , peg-8 , lauramidopropyl betaine , sea water , sodium cocoyl glycinate , lauryl glucoside , ruscus aculeatus / ruscus aculeatus root extract , prunus cerasus / bitter cherry extract , dipotassium glycyrrhizate , peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil , tocopheryl acetate , citric acid , disodium edta , sodium chloride , methylparaben , propylparaben , limonene , parfum / fragrance
Benefits
Ruskus extract: helps create healthier looking skin Soft washing agent: refines the skin texture by removing skin surface impurities while respecting its natural balance Depsea water: provides better hydration to the skin, enhances skin clarity, improves skin quality
Texture: Water
Aroma: Not much smell
Colour: Translucent
Verdict: After washing, face will not feel tight but don't think will buy it again as it is expensive. Have bought Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Program at Tokyo for Yen10,000 but have sold away Shu Uemura Skin Purifier Cleansing Beauty Oil Premium A/O to my friend at SGD100 as it doesn't suit me.
Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Foaming Face Wash (for days when my face is very oily, that is quite often ;P)
Description
Instantly lathers up, unclogging pores as it washes away make-up and oil. With added peppermint oil to refresh and cool skin. A cleansing gel that lathers to gently cleanse, lift impurities and make-up while helping to control shine and blemishes.
Ingredients
Community Trade Tea Tree Oil - Has natural purifying antibacterial properties. Is known to help soothe blemished skin.
Peppermint essential oil - Cools and refreshes the skin, leaving it feeling tingly. Texture: Form
Aroma: Tea Tree smell
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin feels clean and refresh. Love the smell too. It is still one of my favourite and will continue using this or Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash (gel).
Aqua Label Moist Wash (for moisturising)
Texture: Cream
Aroma: Slight facial form aroma
Colour: White
Verdict: After washing, skin does feel clean and not tight. Bought at Japan at less than SGD15. Don't think will buy it again as find it quite normal.
2. Toner
ICM Witch Hazel and Rose Water
Ingredients: Witch hazel extract, rose water concentrate and purified water
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Light aroma
Colour: Light green
Verdict: Find it cheap and affordable, not sure will buy it again as wanting to try other toner.
Body Shop - Tea Tree Oil Toner
Description
Refreshing toner that removes excess traces of cleanser, dirt and make-up, helping to control shine and blemishes without drying the skin. With natural witch hazel to remove every last trace of make-up.
Ingredients
Tea tree essential oil - Has natural purifying antibacterial properties. Is known to help soothe blemished skin.W
itch hazel - Helps to refresh the skin and reduce the appearance of puffiness.
Allantoin - Soothes the skin.
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Tea Tree smell
Colour: Greenish
Verdict: Feel clean and refresh and will continue using it.
3. Eye-Area Preparations
Kiehls's Line-Reducing Eye-Brightening Concentrate
Description
This line-reducing concentrate is formulated for the eye area and contains a high concentration of 10.5% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) known for its affinity with skin and its powerful ability to improve the appearance of skin aging. With Haloxyl, this formula helps to reduce the appearance of under-eye dark circles, helping to brighten the overall eye area for a fresher appearance. With continued use, our treatment helps address some of the more serious signs of skin aging with a significant effect on sub-orbital wrinkles and crows feet. A high dosage of Vitamin C, when applied topically, has been shown to have a multitude of positive effects on the skin's appearance. Kiehl's chemists found a way to formulate and stabilize Pure Vitamin C at high levels in a safe and highly efficacious form to maximize the benefits of the ingredient.
Skin Concern:
Eye area skin shows signs of fatigue and sallowness with undereye dark circles prominent
Crows feet and suborbital wrinkles are apparent
Skin creypeness (thinning of skin) is noticeable
Ingredients:
Bitter Orange
Bitter orange possesses a complex chemical makeup. Of particular value is the oil that is extracted from the petal of the bitter orange tree and is particularly effective at stimulating cutaneous tone. Bitter Orange is also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli.
Haloxyl™
This new, patented ingredient improves skin around the eye area by stimulating natural enzymes that help strengthen under-eye area capillaries. Studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Haloxyl™ and its ability to increase skin density to better support the microvascular network in eye area skin and alleviate inflammation.
Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
VAI-tuh'-mihn SEE
Known for its affinity with skin and its powerful ability to improve the appearance of skin aging. 10.5% of Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is the key ingredient in the Kiehl’s Dermatologist Solutions product Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate.
Texture: Gel
Aroma: No much smell
Colour: White
Verdict: Lightweight, almost feel nothing on my skin. Actually I quite like this and may continue using, but I wonder why I always feel slight prickling after applying to it my eye area. Will continue monitor and also check with its consultant.
4. Moisturizers
Renaissance of Switzerland - Derma Control Base
Texture: Gel
Aroma: Light minted fragrant
Colour: Greenish
Verdict: Lightweight, feel cooling after applying and non-sticky. My skin will feel smooth. Like it very much. Currently I am using samples from my beautician and it is going to finish soon. So thinking whether to buy or not but quite expensive. SGD78 for 50ml. Other moisturizers that I have in mind are Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil Mattifying Moisture Gel and Seaweed Mattifying Face Moisture Lotion SPF15 or Kiehls's Yerba Maté Tea Lotion.
5. SunScreen
Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF50
Ingredients:Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Water, Lauryl Methacrylate / Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Talc, Glycerin, Styrene / Stearyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methicone, Polysilicone-9, PEF-12 Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Phenoxyethamol, Cetyl-PG Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Aluminium Hydroxide, Silica.
Product Description
Superior lightweight UV block for face, Matt Effect. Provides long-lasting UV protection of SPF50+/ PA+++. It has an ultra light, non-sticky texture. Also an ideal makeup base, it contains Sebum-absorbing powder to give you that matt look and keep skin shine-free.
Texture: Liquid
Aroma: Light scent
Colour: White
Verdict: Non greasy, no white residue, face feel matte after applying. I like this very much, cheap and good. However after reading someone review stating that this causes her face to develop some bumps (which look like my whiteheads), I feel pretty sad. And you know what, I have already bought a bottle of Biore UV Bright Face Milk (a different range) as my current bottle is finishing soon. Still I will continue using it and monitor the progress.
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