Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Review

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Today review is for Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. 

Product Profile

Product Name: Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. 

Origin: South Korea

Content: 300ml

Price: MYR14 

Available: Hermo

Function: Multi-purpose gel

Packing in plastic container 

Description

Gel consistency

The description and ingredients

Descripton of the product on Nature Republic official website:

- 92% Aloe Vera leaf extract

- Skin firming and moisturizing effect - The fast-absorbing gel provides a refreshing feel to the skin

- Soothing and moisturizing effect - Provides soothing and moisturizing effects to the sensitive skin

- Makes skin healthy - Keeps the surface of the face and body healthy

- 30 Million+ units sold product

- This soothing gel contains California CCDF certified organic Aloe Vera and mild to skin. Good for moisturizing face, arms, lets and hair. Instant moisturizing without sticky feel.

The vitamins from Aloe Vera, such as vitamin E, C and other minerals keep the skin moisturized and protect against UV rays. Fresh ingredients absorbs quickly into skin without leaving any residue.

Tips to use Aloe Vera Soothing Gel per their website:

- Moisturizing Sleeping Pack

Mix a few drops of facial oil with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel to make into a rich multi moisturizer. You may use it as a sleeping pack or a daily moisturizer!

Moisture-retention level increases with an extra drip of facial oil!

- Glowing Skin Makeup

Mix makeup primer and Aloe Vera Soothing Gel at the ratio of 2:1. Apply the blend gently over your face to create a natural glowing look.

Keep your skin moisturized all day even with your makeup on!

- Moisture Replenish for Body

Try using with rich oils like olive or argan oil for double-moisturizing effect!

Gently massage and moisturize your entire body.

- Silky Smooth Hair Treatment

Use it like a hair serum to your split ends for an instant shine & long-lasting rejuvenation.

- Cooling Eyes & Moisturizing Lips

Place a moistened cotton pad with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel on puffed-up eyes for cooling and on chipped lips for moisturizing.

- Light Aftershave Soothing Gel

Use as a mild emollient treatment for soothing irritated skin after shave!

Great soothing for men's aftershave and even for women's legs!

- Hydrating Nail Essence For Healthy Nails

If you are a big nail-art lover, should protect your nails now!

Keep your nails hydrated & healthy simply with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel.

- Perfect Skin Soothing Gel

Use as an ultra-cooling gel for irritated skin from sun or heat!

Instantly hydrate and brighten irritated skin with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel mask sheet.

Ingredients:

Aloe vera leaf extract (92%), ethanol, glyceryl polyacrylate, dipropylene glycol, butyleneglycol, glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglutamic acid, betaine , Sodium hyaluronate, Karen dulcis extract, spearmint extract, lemon balm extract, carbomer, phage-60 hydrogenated castor oil, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, purified water, disodium DTA

Verdict:

This gel doesn’t leave a sticky feeling nor leave any residue after application. It absorb well on skin with cooling sensation and leaves a light fresh scent. I would rate the moisturizing level 2/5 but it soothe skin well, especially if you put in refrigerator and use as mask during summer - enjoy. It takes forever to finish one tube, don't buy too much of this if you are first time user, many shops try to sell few tubes as package, don’t fall for that. Try one tube first, see how it works for you.  

Pros:

Affordable
Soothing on skin

Not sticky, easily absorb by skin

Leaves a cooling sensation 

Cons:

Not moisturizing enough - doesn't locked moisture

Contained alcohol

Overrated product 

I was curious about this product due to the many rave online, and have high expectation on this product, turn out disapointed due to not moisturizing enough - wrong expectation, this gel is mainly for soothing not moisturizing. I use it sometimes when my skin itch from air-condition dryness or when my skin itch due to mosquito bite, and its soothing, that is all about it, it soothe your skin. Still a decent product with this range of price tag.

b.liv off with those heads Review

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Today review is for b.liv off with those heads. This is their best seller product. This product basically clear your black and white heads off, result in clean and clear looking skin. Let's see the product profile. 

Product Profile
Product Name: b.liv off with those heads
Origin: Malaysia
Content: 45ml
Price: MYR177.65 (see more price options with different ml on their website)
Available: www.bliv.com
Function: Blackheads remover gel

With convenient pump dispenser

Read the Precautions 

Desccription on their website

This sebum gel helps with blackheads and whiteheads extraction without the need for painful squeezing.

off with those heads helps with blackheads & whiteheads removal without violence or pain, and lessen their occurrence. the gel softens the clog that is blocking your pores, allowing for effortless extraction and removal of sores. its essence ingredients assists to keep oil secretion under control, and skin aggravation will never again rule!

Awards:
2012: seventeen beauty award my – best blackheads remover
2013: cite beauty award my – oil control + acne & pore care top 3

Benefits:
• helps with blackheads + whiteheads clearing 
• keeps oil secretion under control

Best for:
for all skin type with blackheads and whiteheads

How to use:
1. Pump 2-3 pea-sized drops onto your palm. (Can be used day or night)
2. Apply on t-zone areas, or areas with black and whiteheads.

Ingredients:
Tea tree oil:
• control acne
• has soothing and calming properties
• anti-bacterial
   
Aloe-vera extract
• soothe & hydrate skin
• fade acne scars
• anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial
   
Witch hazel extract
• control oil
• tighten pores
   
Peppermint oil
• eliminate blackheads & whiteheads
• deeply cleanse
• control oil
   

Water, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, carbomer, propylene glycol, menthol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolidiny urea.

Verdict:

After using it for about 3 weeks, it effectively cleared my blackheads and white heads on the T-zone area. Resulting in smooth clean and clear skin. No pain or squeezing needed, just apply morning and night, see the result in a few weeks. However if you stop using this product, your black and white heads will return again. White clear, gel consistency with very light scent. 

Pros
- Effectively clear white and black heads, it does deliver what the product promise
- Hygienic and convenient pump
- Clear clog pores without painful squeeze

Cons
- Expensive
- Not organic
- Contain parabens

Final verdict, this is product that deliver it's promise but the contain parabens. I hope they change this and goes organic.

Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++ Review

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Today review is for Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++. This product has the renewed version on it which is in red tube with lower SPF25+, almost same formula – only with lower SPF and the new version available in few shades while the old version only one shade. I am reviewing the older version which has been long overdue review I have to write before throwing away the empty tube – just so I can refer back when I need to.

Product Profile

Product Name: Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++

Origin: France

Content: 30ml

Price: MYR159

Available: Clarins counter

Function: BB Cream

Description on the box

The essential skin care for the city that ensure flawless skin from morning to night. The complexion remains perfectly even and skin is protected against UV rays, pollution and oxidative stress. Perfect coverage on application your complexion is simply superb: luminous and even with no visible imperfections. More beautiful skin with organic blackcurrant bud extract helps soothe the skin and reduce redness. Every day the skin appears more beautiful. Optimal protection with the combination of a 100% mineral screen, Clarins exclusive anti-pollution complex and cantaloupe melon extract, effectively protects skin against UV rays, pollution and oxidative stress. Dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic.

In tube packing

Description behind the tube

It came with protective film on the tube opening

The tube dispenser

Swatch

Thick and creamy consistency

Check out the coverage with an eyeliner swatch

One layer of coverage almost perfectly cover the eyeliner draws

Two layers of the BB Cream

Verdict

This BB cream can by apply on the last step of skin care and can be used as sun screen as well. The consistency is thick, creamy and sticky. I found this BB cream not suitable for dry skin, unless you have a good moisturizer and hydrate your skin well, otherwise it will set on your dry patch or fine lines and get cakey. Very excellent coverage, it cover imperfections well. The shade is okay for me but it is slightly orangey. Blend-able with smooth, matte finish not oily at all.

Pros

High coverage, cover most imperfections well

SPF40 UVA-UVB/ PA+++

Anti-Pollution

Matte finish

Cons

Not moisturizing enough, not suitable for dry skin

Products overflow during the first few usage

Slightly orangey shade

Thick and creamy consistency, cakey on dry skin

Overall

• Packing - In tube with 30ml products, the first few days of usage it overflow without me squeezing it, quite waste of products.
• Coverage - High coverage, cover imperfection well.            
• Price - Mid-range to high end side.
• Scent - Scented, smell like the other Clarins products.
• Shade/Color - Only one shade for the old version and new version more shade available. Slightly orangey.
• Finishing - Matte, even and smooth, however it will set on dry skin, not moisturizing enough.      

Final verdict, this product has too many flaws for me to use as BB Cream. Not a good investment to buy. Save your money. However if you already purchase this, you can use this product like a concealer to cover on the imperfection only and blend it, not the whole face though, the coverage is really good. 

Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover Review

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Today review is for Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover. You might find this product available in #1 Light Skin #2 Natural Skin. For this product I reviewing today is natural skin; I gotten it as a gift from Skinfood. This is the first time I using aerosol/bottle type of BB cream. Basically this is BB cream in aerosol packing with watery consistency. Let’s see the product profile and description.

Product Profile

Product Name: Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover

Origin: South Korea

Content: 120ml

Price: MYR92.90

Available: koreasnbymalaysia.com

Function: BB Cushion (Bottle)

Description

Refreshing, long wear cushion bottle foundation that cools heat-stressed enlarged pores and this pore care formula helps control oil for an all-day smooth, even finish.

How to Use:

Toggle the bottle switch to “ON”.

Shake the bottle for 10 seconds.

Pump the top 4-5 times to dispense product.

Open cap and use the built in puff to gently apply product to face.

When finished, close cap and toggle the bottle switch to “OFF”.

Caution:

Make sure cap is closed. Do not spray when cap is open, otherwise you will spray the products all over you – result in mess and waste of products. Additional puffs are included.

Take note that this product is flammable, please make sure this product is placed on a cool place not near the window or somewhere hot and keep it away from children's reach.

BB in Aerosol Bottle

Look at the description on the bottle - brightening, anti-wrinkle & sun protection - the rest in Korean language

Toggle to left or right to turn on and off 

Puff on the inside with mirror (I have not taken off the protective plastic on the mirror)

Without the puff - this is how it looks like on the top - with dispenser hole 

Swatch - watery consistency - need to blend to set evenly - it perfectly match my skin tone

Verdict:

When applied on face it has cooling sensation, due to this cooling effect – it actually shrink my pores. It has a watery consistency and need to pat to blend the coverage evenly. Very sheer and light coverage and feels like thin layer of skin – very comfortable. It didn’t dry out my skin and it didn’t grey out, not cakey. But tt doesn’t last all day, it will wear out around 3-4hours, with little of the products left on my skin, not surprising with the hot weather here. I use another brand BB cream and when I top layer it with this, my skin look flawless with a healthy glow. For the most part, what I like about this product the most is that it is light weight and the SPF50+, so convenient to use as sun screen as well. The pros and cons of this products are:

Pros:

SPF50+PA+++

Affordable considering the content of 120ml, last a few months

Light and comfortable to wear, not cakey

Cooling sensation and shrink pores

Shade perfectly match skin tone

Matte finish and oil control

Extra Puff is included

Cons:

Gas odour

Bulky

Light coverage

Doesn’t last all day

Overall

Packing:               This is a fresh idea of BB in aerosol but not convenient for carry around, too bulky.

Coverage:             Sheer, light-weight and light coverage. It does shrink and cover my pores.

Price:                    Acceptable with the 120ml products      

Scent:                   Strong gas smell during application – but bearable

Shade/Color:        The shade match my skin perfectly

Finishing:             Smooth matte finish

My Tips: 

Use your favorite BB cream and layer it with this BB cushion, you will get a healthy glow looking skin with decent coverage.

5 Tips to Treat Acne Skin - Fast

As teenager my face was full of acne. I tried many products to try get rid of it and it didn’t work as quickly as I wish it would be. Thankfully after a few years it disappear slowly and finally my skin was clear. From this experience there are a few important things I learned and wish I had known at that time.

1. Never Ever Pop Your Acne
It’s very tempting to pop your acne or pimples especially when it appear like a volcano. But if you don’t want your face to end up like the moon surface, don’t ever pop it. Otherwise your skin will scar for life and the surface will be dented and can’t be undone. You will notice this as you age and your collagen production reduce, the dents will be more obvious as you age.

2. Keep a Healthy Lifestyle
Maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet:
• Eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid oily food and junk food
• Keep hydrated – drink 2-3 litre of water per day
• Exercise if you can
• If you are adult, alcohol and smoking is out of the question
• Sleep at least 8 hours a day

3. Diligent in Skin Care Routine
Because acne involve sebum (skin oil), keratinization (shedding dead skin cells), white blood cells, and bacteria; you need maintain skin care routine of washing, toning, moisturizing and apply sun screen then exfoliate & use mask once a week. Don’t give up when it don’t get well yet, diligently continue your skin care routine.
Tips:
• If you don’t use sunscreen your will have dark spots which will not show immediately on your skin but overtime as you age
• If you don’t moisturize your skin, your skin will produce more sebum to condition your skin
• If you don’t exfoliate, your skin will accumulated with dead skin - yucky

4. Use nature based / organics products
Among the products that really helps for me are:
• Body Shop Tea Tree Oil – for acne treatment, apply at night
• Naruko Tea Tree Range
• Yadah Trouble Skin Range
Search for the review on my blog.

5. Don’t touch your face with your hand
Because your hands collect plenty of bacteria, don’t transfer those bacteria to your face and make your acne worse.

Don’t give up when the healing process is slow, it will heal and your skin will get better, give it time. To learn more about how you can get rid of oily skin please view this info graphic below - click to enlarge.

Credit of below info graphic:
https://www.thankyourskin.com/6-easy-things-can-get-rid-oily-skin/ 

Hada Labo Lifting + Firming 3D Perfect Gel Review

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Today review is for Hada Labo Lifting + Firming 3D Perfect Gel. If you have heard of Hada Labo you will know their famous Hada Labo lotion. This Hada Labo Gel that I'm reviewing today is their moisturizer multi function gel which is suitable for those 25 years old and above, since the function for lifting and firming. You might think 25 years old too young to use anti aging products? no, it's better to start taking anti aging skincare from 25 years old above, and this is gel products not oily at all. Let's review the products. 

Product Profile
Product Name: Hada Labo Lifting + Firming 3D Perfect Gel 
Origin: Japan
Content: 100g
Price: MYR100
Available: Guardian 
Function: Moisturizer / Multifunction
  

This is all in one Moisturizer gel - Emulsion, Essence, Milk, Cream (Gel), Sleeping Mask

 The description on the box

 Directions and ingredients

 More description - PH Balanced, Free of alcohol, fragrance, colorant & mineral oil

Plastic container packing

Description on the back in Japanese 

Clear  bouncy gel

Look at how bouncy the gel is...

Verdict

At first, not really used to the consistency, due to first time using product with bouncy gel consistency. After applied on skin, it absorb really quick and well, no fragrant at all, which is good. Clear gel, no alcohol, not oily at all. Just wash face, apply toner and apply this moisturizer - very convenient for busy people - no need to apply essence and lotion etc. And it really does what the product promise - it hydrate skin ALL DAY LONG and firm up my skin as well. Almost the perfect gel, the only down side is the Methylparaben other wise this score 100/100. 

Pros:

- Hydrate skin all day long

- Firming skin

- Convenient all in one gel (Emulsion, Essence, Milk, Cream (Gel), Sleeping Mask)

- PH Balanced, Free of alcohol, fragrance, colorant & mineral oil

- non-oily, gel based, easily absorb by skin

Cons:

 - Ingredient with methylparaben :(

Hopefully the Hada Labo company will find way to substitute this ingredients. All in all a really hydrating gel that really deliver its promise, and for this price with all in one function, its acceptable. 

The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream EX Review

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Today review is for The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream EX.

Product Profile
Product Name: The Saem Urban Eco Harakeke Cream 
Origin: South Korea
Content: 60ml
Price: MYR158
Available: Lazada 
Function: Moisturizer

Description:
This cream contains pure moisturizing energy of pristine New Zealand Harakeke! Moistuizing cream keeps moisture in the skin. 

How to use:
After using an essence, dispense an adequate amount and apply in an outward direction. Pat to absorb fully. 

Packing in plastic container

Description and Ingredients

Description in Korean

Korean language 

Very dense cream with light scent

Verdict:

Pros:

- Moisturizing

- Lightly scented

- Skin feels smooth and hydrated after usage

Cons:

- Need to pat to absorb to skin, apply too much will be tacky and take time to absorb

- Dense cream

Overall need time to pat this cream to skin to absorb nicely, other than moisturizing function no other extra benefits such as anti aging or whitening. Suitable for those looking for moisturizer without much skin concern.