Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar Review

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This is a review for Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar. This product is all skin type.

Product Profile
Product Name: Philosophy Renewed Hope in a Jar
Origin: US
Content: 60ml
Price: RM170
Available: Sephora

The content is cream like white color, non greasy with light scent. Description on Sephora Website for this product:

What it is:

A skin-renewing moisturizer for a long-lasting glow and continuous hydration. 

Solutions for:

- Dryness

- Dullness and uneven texture

If you want to know more…

The revolutionary, lightweight, whipped formula of Hope In A Jar is renewed and infused with a new innovation: clinically proven skin renewal technology. A triple blend of alpha hydroxy acids refine texture, improving the appearance of fine lines and pores, while Asian fruit extracts help support natural microcirculation.

What else you need to know:

This groundbreaking formulation features a triple blend of alpha hydroxy acids, three forms of hyaluronate, plus an Asian fruit extract to deliver an even longer-lasting glow and continuous hydration benefits. Try this product with Renewed Hope In A Jar refreshing and refining moisturizer for up to 24 hours of daytime skin renewal for a moisture boost, refined texture, and healthy-looking glow. 

Research results:

Based on women who expressed an opinion in an 8-week study based on 52 participants: 

- 91% of women fell in love with the feel of their skin and would recommend renewed hope to a friend

My thoughts:

Okay but not great, will not re-purchase at the moment due to price and no anti aging/whitening benefits. Skin feels fresh and soft after using, easily absorb and light no greasy on skin. Quite expensive though. 

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream Review

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This is a review for Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream. This product is for dry to normal skin type.

Product Profile
Product Name: Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream
Origin: South Korea
Content: 50ml
Price: RM109
Available: Hermo / Laneige Counter

As you can see I finished the content already, I would describe the content is white creamy color with creamy non greasy consistency - but upon applying on skin it is a little too rich. After using this product I would say that it is too much on my skin, it didn't absorb as fast, need time to pat into skin otherwise it will leave a shiny look on skin, which when I use this plus the sun screen, it looks greasy on my skin. Even though I have dry skin but this leave a shiny look which I didn't like. I will not be re-purchase this product again. Laneige have the gel type which I should have buy instead of this cream type. I will try to check out the gel type next time when I have the urge to try. TT.

Catrice Contouring Palette 020 Warm Harmony

Anyeong~

I also bought this one from guardian, it's a contouring palette RM21.51 only. The darker shade is a bit too dark for me, can blend to suits with face powder.

Cathy Doll Triple Eyebrow Designing (02 Natural Brown)

Anyeong~

Bought this eyebrow palette few months ago, only RM15.21 from Guardian. Cute Packing and affordable. The color can blend to suits and come with small mirror. Staying power not bad too. Check it out they sell it online on guardian too.  

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Review

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This is a review for Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II. One of many products that beauty blogger rave. The product claims best for blemish, uneven skin tone and wrinkle free. Below is the product profile:

 

Product Profile

Product Name: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Origin: USA

Content: 30ml, 50ml

Price: RM270, RM371

Available: Estee Lauder Outlet

Description

Reveal a smoother, more radiant, younger look. Wake up to more beautiful skin every day. Tested and proven: Advanced Night Repair dramatically reduces the look of all key signs of aging. It maximizes the power of skin's natural nighttime renewal with our exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology. Lines and wrinkles look significantly reduced. More than 75% of women felt their skin looked more youthful in just 4 weeks. Skin feels smoother, hydrated, stronger. 82% felt their skin was immediately hydrated. Skin looks younger, radiant, more even toned. 83% felt their skin looked healthier, fresher, more rested in just 4 weeks. 25+ Patents and Patents Pending Worldwide. Effective for every ethnicity. *Based on NPD Group Inc. unit sales for department stores for 12 months ending January 2015.

HOW TO USE

Apply on clean skin before your moisturizer. Use several drops. Smooth in gently all over face and throat.

Try This Nightly Ritual

1. Apply a drop on each fingertip of one hand.

2. Touch fingertips of both hands together.

3. Massage serum over face and neck, starting at the center, outward.

My thoughts:

Skin look smoother and younger looking by morning. Liquid is best to pat for better absorb by skin. Use generous amount for better result. Good for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle. It's a good product for hydrate skin as well. Overall a good product if you looking for anti-aging and anti-winkle product. It's better to prevent than repair right. I rate this product 4 over 5 star. Still not impressed enough to rate this product 5 star.

Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate Review

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This is a review for Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate. I think Kiehl's came up with the morning version of concentrate due to the popularity of the midnight oil which is one of customers favorite. Below is the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate
Origin: USA
Content: 30ml
Price: RM243
Available: Kiehl's Outlet

Description

Lightweight facial oil that keeps skin looking radiant all day

• Strengthens skin’s defenses against daily aggressors to keep skin youthful and radiant-looking all day
• Provides antioxidant protection with a powerful blend of naturally-derived oils, including Ginger Root, Sunflower and Tamanu, to help skin feel fresh and look energized morning to night
• Paraben free, 100% natural origin, Mineral oil free, Non-comedogenic, Non-acnegenic

How to Apply:

-Lightly pat several drops all over face in upward circular motion, avoiding the immediate eye area. Use every morning, after appropriate concentrated serum and before appropriate moisturizer and daily sun protection.

Ingredients: 

• Tamanu Botanical Oil helps to reduce the appearance of daily damage as well as replenish and soothe skin; sourced from the nut of the fruit of the Tamanu tree, which is indigenous to French Polynesia.
• Sunflower Botanical Oil helps to strengthen skin’s barrier; also known to improve skin smoothness, texture and hydration.
• Ginger Root Essential Oil helps defend skin from free radicals and environmental aggressors with antioxidant protection.

My thoughts:

Light weight, not greasy. Need to pat till absorb properly by skin before applying other skin care otherwise will glide and slight difficult to blend other skin care on skin, since I always rushing to apply it happens, and if I am on the rush, I just skip this concentrate. Haven't been impressed by this so far, I think just complimentary product instead of essential. Since it is also expensive I rate this product 3 over 5. I will not be re-purchasing. 

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Review

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This is a review for Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Below is the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Origin: USA
Content: 30ml
Price: RM243
Available: Kiehl's Outlet

Description

A replenishing night time facial oil with distilled botanical that visibly restores the appearance of skin by morning. 

• Regenerates, repairs, and replenishes skin for smoother, healthier skin.
• Works with the skin's natural nocturnal activity when skin is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors to dramatically restore skin
• 99.8% naturally-derived and paraben-free oil for face
• A customer favorite 

How to Apply:

• Apply 2-3 drops on cleansed skin
• Gently press fingertips to cheeks, forehead, and chin to evenly distribute the application before gently massaging it into the skin
• Can wear alone or under moisturizer

Kiehl’s Insider Tip: Layer over Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate for optimal anti-aging and healthier skin benefits.

Ingredients:

Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose Oil is an effective on skin barrier repair and boosting radiance. 

Lavender Essential Oil 

Lavender Essential Oil helps soothe inflamed or irritated skin while helping reduce skin blotchiness for a more even look. Creates a brighter and more radiant look to skin. 

Squalane (Perhydrosqualene or perhydrosqualene vegetal)

A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a botanical lipid that is similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. It has an exceptional affinity to skin, and because it’s easily absorbed, Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.

My thoughts:

At first I tried the sample given and really impressed with the visible appearance of my skin in the morning. Skin look bright, glowy and hydrated. Purchased the full size bottle but the result isn't as good as the sample. Still a good facial oil compare to other brands. Will not be rating this since the full size is not as good quality as the sample - a little disappointing.