REVIEW ON ST.IVES BLEMISH CONTROL GREEN TEA GEL CLEANSER

Hi,

Today review is the green tea cleanser from St.Ives.  If you are into drugstores and have acne prone skin, maybe you will be interested in reading about this cleanser.

A little about this product.

ST.IVES BLEMISH CONTROL GREEN TEA GEL CLEANSER

This cleanser deep cleans to gently remove dirt and make-up to clear breakouts and calm redness.
Product Benefits
- 100% Natural Extracts
- Paraben Free
- Oil Free
- Dermatologist Tested
- Hypoallergenic


INGREDIENTS:

Water(Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Hydroxide, Menthyl Lactate, Peg-150 Distearate, Disodium Edta, Ppg-2 Methyl Ether, Phenethyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Yeast Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Green 5 (CI 61570), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 4 (CI 14700), Blue 1 (CI 42090)


So, I put up the ingredients in case you will be interested to read on before running out to buy the cleanser.  There is the SLS and colouring so for those who are particular about it then better not get it.  I don't really mind as long the product doesn't give me allergy and cleanser is not going to stay on the face more than 1minute.

ST.IVES BLEMISH CONTROL GREEN TEA GEL CLEANSER

The green tea extract is actually almost at the end of the list so the amount is little to make differences.  So the key ingredients that helps with the skin condition is actually COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE which is actually a calming ingredients and antiseptic to the acne prone skin.  Besides, there is the glycerin which is actually beneficial to the skin.

The cleanser does foamed up a LOT.  I think oily skin will find this helpful.  I did not leave the cleanser on my face because it is very drying to my other parts of my face.  This cleanser is definitely NOT for dry skin acne prone type.

I do love the smell of the cleanser which is refreshing and of green tea. =) Since cleanser doesn't stay on the skin for more than few minutes, the thing to look for is that it cleanses well, doesn't irritate the skin and doesn't dry the skin.  Use a separate makeup remover because this couldn't remove waterproof makeup.

Overall I will say that it is not a bad drugstore cleanser for very oily skin and if you are not using other strong actives like other AHA, BHA, retinol or retinoid products.

Word of advice-do not use other AHA, BHA, retinol or other peeling stuff with this cleanser if you have sensitive skin or your might have peeling skin later.




Product retails for RM26.50.  Made in USA
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REVIEW ON OXY ACNE PATCH

When using just one acne product is not going to solve your skincare problems.  Many brands came out with their own version of acne patch since acne patch had gained popularities because of the ability to suck up the pus inside the acne and thus reducing the size.

Now, Oxy came out with this ultra thin acne patch which is really thin and not visible unless you are few cm away from my face.

OXY ACNE PATCH

The box.

OXY ACNE PATCH

The back of the box.

 OXY ACNE PATCH

Inside there is 26 different size of patches and also a tweezer.

The acne patch does help to make me stop picking on my acne at every opportunities I get.  I think Oxy acne patch is quite helpful and has the strength to pull out the pus from the acne.  The size is reduced.  However, it doesn't work for cystic acne or those underground acne that doesn't have the 'head' yet.  You can still apply on those 'acne' to lessen the chances of further irritating that area.

Change the patches every 3-4 hours as leaving it too long can make the patches too sticky so when you remove the patches, the top of the 'pimples' might get remove and everything 'flow out'.  In that case, clean it with betaine or some wound disinfect and apply another new hydrocolloid patches on top.

It doesn't stop the pimples from appearing so adopting a healthy lifestyle and using the suitable skincare products is important. Acne patches is just to help speed up the healing process.






Product,

OXY ACNE PATCH 26s RM14.70 (exclusive of 6% GST)


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EASY SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART TUTORIAL

Hi Beauties,

Shattered glass nail art is highly rave in Korea now.  Many find it really pretty and easy.
Here is my version of shattered glass nail art.  I am just using three things.  This is easily achieved and last for about 5 days.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

Is it pretty?

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

I did silver and turquoise on the thumbs.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

Here are the things that you need.

Scissors
Silver holographic Cellotapes
Silver nail polishes


You absolutely don't have to use the same brand of nail polish that I use. As for the silver holographic cellotapes, I get it from stationery shop that sells 10 rolls for RM2.25 (USD 0.50) .  It is way easier to use since they are already in form of stickers and I can use scissors to cut them up.
This is the easiest since I find that holographic papers doesn't last as long as the one in stickers.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

1. Paint your nails in silver or colour that you like.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

2.  Cut those stickers into shattered types -triangular will be better. Let those shattered sticker stick to your scissors.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

3.  Take those shattered glass from the scissors with a tweezer.  Place those shattered stickers on your nails.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

4. Tadaa, beautiful nails.  Put top coat on your nails for the sticker to last longer.

SHATTERED GLASS NAIL ART

So, what do you think of it?  Do you think it is easy to create?




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SHOPPING HAUL DIRECT FROM JAPAN WEBSITE (KIREI STATION)& PERSONAL SHOPPING REQUEST

While there are many websites for Korean products, I can't find Japanese website offering products direct from Japan.  Okay, I can't read Japanese words so finding website that is in English is really difficult without going through website like Amazon or Gmarket.

Personally, I prefer to buy direct from Japan and so happy that I found this website > <  . Japan to you doorstep since who wants to fly to Japan just to buy a bottle of sunscreen?

Kirei website

I actually stumbled upon this website that offers Japanese products direct from Japan and they do personal shopping too. Only pay extra RM20 (USD5) for all the items which is ridiculous cheap. But of course don't asked for 100 different things since the fee charged is so low.

You can do the request from the Inquiries or pm them direct from Kirei facebook website.

I am kind of being frustrated with myself after I found out that I can request for other Japanese items not found on their website!  However, I need to be careful with choosing cosmetics now. If you read at the end of this post, you will know why.

New arrivals

 They have new arrivals and also Manager's Diary where there Editor favourite products.  Prices are in  Japanese yen and you need to use converter to figure out the prices of your items.  Transaction is done only in Paypal at the moment.

Les Merveilleuses de Laduree Face Color Rose Laduree SET

 12,500円 (USD104)

Here the famous Laduree Face  blusher from Japan.  It is really pretty and Princess- liked.  I heard buying from Gmarket cost like USD200 which is really more expensive than here. This is the summer version.  There are many popular makeup products like Kiss Me, Kose, Shiseido from the makeup section.



Shipping is based on weight depending on what you choose.
They will send you an invoice from PayPal after deciding on your shipping fees based on how much you bought.
Here is their Shopping Guide Link . Check for more details on shipping.


You can choose EMS which is really fast or SAL although it is so much cheaper since there is no tracking numbers and they will not be responsible for lost items.






As for shopping in their website, I think it is easy.  Just registered at the sign up now, fill out your personal details, choose products and click check out. For personal shopping, please request via Inquiries  . Have a name or photos of the link for the product ready to make it easier for them to track things you want.  I am not sure how long it will take for them to respond since I missed it.  Hopefully it is fast you if you plan for them to do 'Personal shopping'.



I took the EMS and it reach me in 5 days.  This package is opened for checking and please read the bottom on why it was opened and there is a cop there (ditahan-meaning they hold my item)
(especially if you are living in Malaysia)

So, what did I buy?

Moritaya Tofu Yogurt Pack& Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care Emulsion

Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewing Skin Care Emulsion (the pink bottle)
Selling Price: 1,407円 (USD12)
Size 380g

Moritaya Tofu Yogurt Pack (tofu mask) (the one in jar with a face of a girl)
Selling Price: 2,660円 (USD22)
Size: 150g




I got the sake emulsion which comes in really a huge bottle.  I am really curious as this is a skincare from a famous sake brewery! I saw some like the lotion very much.  At first I ordered the emulsion but it is out of stock T_T and the company is not making it because of the changes in the weather. Why is the emulsion is selling out so fast? It must be good stuff since it is sold out?   I wanted to get the lotion already to compensate it.   I am so impressed with the good customer service by the website!  They managed to get that bottle of emulsion for me!!!!  That is such high good customer service!  I think really highly of Japanese customer service and this really prove that I am right!  Nothing like what we have some lousy customer here.


*sigh* On the other hand, I will be very unhappy since this will be the first and the last bottle I can order.  My country doesn't allow sake stuff to come in here. T_T *cries*.



As for the Moritaya Tofu Yogurt mask, I saw some not so good reviews about it but the ingredients are really interesting and they are from natural things so hopefully it is going to be fine.  This is not cheap but apparently good for dry skin type.  I am just so curious and hope that curiosity is not going to kill me > <


So, that's all my simple haul from Japan. XP


PS:warning. If you are living in Malaysia like I do, then please do not Order brands that is not in the notification list with EMS.  Use just normal registered mails or The SAL.  IF you are really lucky, you will get a warning letter like me. I am really grateful and can't thank my lucky star enough for the whoever that hold my parcel is being nice to me and my product arrived to me with just a warning.  Worse your things get stuck at the "kastam" and destroyed just because some people is not holding the licence to import those product to this BOLEHland  !  Why is this so sad?  Do read this problem written about another person here too.  It is okay if the product is one piece, from brands like Shiseido, Kose, Canmake and not more than 1month supply if you want to use EMS.  I am envious of people from other countries that can get brands into without problem.  *cries bucket*  Ah, my *Kikumasamune*
Okay, I can still order it but I must use SAL.(slow mail)

19/1/2016 -  edited on the shipping details

update 26/1/2016 : 2 points is discount for 200 yen when you use it for your shopping later.
You will get 1pt from buying 1000 yen .

New sign up will get 10% discount and additional 5% if you use my codes. I don't get any benefits or money for it but just your readership or liking what I do.



Special codes for my readers: 5% DISCOUNT COUPON CODE- S01 

(From:1 Feb 2016   To 1 Apr 2016)


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REVIEW ON CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX

This month is actually my Birthday month. *Blow the candles* . I love surprises but at the same time I am broke to be able to get something expensive for myself. If you are like me, then consider getting a box of with little trinkets that you love?

Cubecrate is not the usual beauty subscription because it includes a lot of other things. There is also food items which I am really happy about. After all, I haven't see a subscription box which includes food items. > <

This month advertisers =)

sps muruku

Claire Organics

https://www.facebook.com/joeyspeanutbutter/?fref=ts

KFIT

http://www.beyondbeauty.com.my/

https://www.facebook.com/Testerlaboratorycafe/


What is Cubecrate?

At Cubecrate, we are a monthly mysterious subscription box, we aim to make your day a brighter one by giving you the gift of some of your favourite little things….Because hey, who doesn’t love surprises? No more waiting for birthdays or Christmas to come round, as long as we’re concerned. Every month, we carefully source for the trinkets that tickle your fancy – all handpicked with love. Let us get to know you better and wait for the magic to happen. Not your cup of tea? Fret not, for we offer you a 100% Money Back Guarantee.


We fully understand that tastes differ from time to time and if our surprise didn’t quite carve a smile upon your face, just let us know and we’ll send you another one at no extra charges. From various little knick-knacks & décor items, to handy everyday things, midnight snacks and cute accessories, find a joy in every little box at the comfort of your home. Look forward to that boxful of sunshine every month and we trust that in time, we’ll be that friend everybody would love to have.

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

 Here are the vouchers,

Gym vouchers from KFIT, Coffee vouchers from Testerlaboratory cafe 

CUBECRATE NOVEMBER 2015 SUBSCRIPTION BOX 

 Here are the vouchers for Beyond Beauty redeemed in Klang Valley

Joey's homemade peanut butter

Joey's homemade peanut butter.  It comes in form of 350g jar which is really huge!

The Joey's peanut butter is of good quality as they use sunflower oil =) . I do like that it is fragrant and the peanut is not hard like the usual peanut butter.

SPS Kacang Puteh Ipoh

Food =)  *dance*.All the murukku in my stomach already.  It is really tasty and reminded of the kacang putih man.

Claire healing balm

The Claire Organics healing balm is sure handy and helpful. It smell really nice. Claire is a brand that produce many amazing organic handmade skin products.  It helps with the insect bites and even children can use it.

All the three products inside if you minus the vouchers which are worth more than RM25 and I love all of them =P.  It is nice to surprise someone who is not into beauty stuff because after all who do not love food? Besides, it is good to get to know more locally produced brands =)

Cubecrate ship closes every 13th of the month and ship every 3rd week of the month.




Product retails for

A box is Rm25 plus shipping
RM 20 per box for 3 months
RM 15 per box for 6 months



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FOOD: SEA CUCUMBER FOR YOUR HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Before you take the first look at my first photo, SCREAMED at the sight and decided to avoid visiting my blog forever, please HOLD ON!

Don't panicked!  This is not a lizard or caterpillar.  This is not a 'Reptile' cooking blog or Blog promoting 'Bug' eating.

This is what the Chinese called sea cucumber.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

This is the fresh cucumber not soaked yet from the seller.  It still has all the 'internal' organs inside the sea cucumber so you can be sure of the authenticity.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

The dry fresh sea cucumber.  The smaller is cheaper while the bigger is one more expensive.  You need to soak it.  There are ways to soak it.

Texture wise both are different. Smaller one has the texture of squid and it is to cook with vegetables.

I prefer the big ones as they are just like soft jelly.

Good quality sea cucumber should not break apart easily during soaking and cooking.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Don't look at the small size.  It will grow in size after soaking.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Have you give you another heart attack?  This is how the sea cucumber look after soaking and removal of internal organs for few days.  There are lots of 'work' to eat all these expensive food.  You can't just cook it like that or else it can't be eaten. > <  I mean it will taste really horrible if you eat it just like that.

 SEA CUCUMBER 

Since this is such expensive food ingredients, I am making use of writing another post for it.  I need mementos of my 'food' recipe.


It is a high grade luxurious food ingredients especially for the Chinese cuisine.  It is on par with those bird nest, ginseng, abalone, truffles and fish maw.


Why is this UGLY looking creatures are so expensive?  Well, because it contains a lot of beneficial ingredients for our body.  I love it mainly because it helps to preserve beauty like looking young since it has a lot of collagen.  It also helps your body to heal itself.


Sea cucumber contains high levels of chondroitin sulfate that help with arthritis and reduce the joint pain Sea cucumber contains natural anti-inflammatory compounds which reduce the ageing of the skin which is important for beauty XP


Sea cucumbers also contains higher in protein than almost food and it contains zero fats which is really good for the body.



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REVIEW ON OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI is a prominent brand well renowned for its beautiful nail polish.

The latest nail polish collection from OPI - the Color paints Blendable Nail Lacquer is range of semi-translucent nail lacquers that allows multiplied layering, stripe, swoosh, or swirl and mix colours to create special looks.

There are 9 beautiful colours:

OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 Here is 4 bottles of these beauties and here is the designed that I have created.
Silver Canvas, Magenta Muse Turquoise Aesthetic , Chromatic Orange.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 The bottles are fairly heavy and have well printed name on the bottle which will not fade.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

 Original OPI products will be labeled with hologram sticker to show the authenticity. As there is an increase of fake OPI items in the market today, It is an effort by 11street to make sure that shoppers get genuine items.

OPI THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

OPI embossed on the top of the cap.

OPI - THE COLOR PAINTS BLENDABLE NAIL LACQUER

Silver Canvas is opaque with just one swipe while the other four colour is semi transparent but have equally beautiful bright colours. It is really to apply the nail lacquer as well as the patterns on my nails. The nail polish dries up really fast =).  The colours lasted on my nails for more than a week without fading or chipping. =)

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REVIEW ON I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK AND GIVEAWAY

My dearest readers,

How have you been?  I hope you have a fulfilling month.  For readers that have been following me through the few years of blogging, thank you for being there and also listen to all my ramblings.  It really brings me to tears when you leave me kind comments and appreciated what I do here.

I am actually hesitance for a giveaway because well... It seems so quiet here but I have finally decided to just go ahead with this giveaway.  I personally have taken the time to go through the products, chose it and do prepare this giveaway ahead of time so hopefully you will love this item.

Do stay until the end of this post for a giveaway.  It is opened internationally.


I'M FROM is a Korean brand that offer natural skincare products that works.  They are famous for their Honey mask for dry skin type.  I choose this I'M FROM Volcanic Mask for acne oily skin type which I think can benefits from exfoliation.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

I'M FROM Volcanic Mask

+ Contains 8.6% of natural pure volcanic clay.
+ It help to remove dead skin cells, and
cooling effect.
+ It absorbs excess sebum and skin waste
strongly.

Volume : 110g
All Skin Types
Made in Korea

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

Ingredients:

Water, kaolin, volcanic ash, bentonite, disodium laureth Sulfosuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Glycerin, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Freesia Flower Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Bellis Prennis (daisy) Flower Extract, lilium candidum Flower Extract, Houttuyria Cordata Extract, Gnaphalium Leontopodium Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng root extract, portulaca Oleracea Extract, Plantago Asiatica Extract, Disiloxan, Dimethicone , Betaine, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Totarol, Hexylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, decylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The clay is collected from Oedunggae where there is cleanest wind. They clay are pure and thus no toxic.  it also contains ingredients like sulphur to help with reducing the acne prone skin condition.  I sure do find those ingredients helpful for acne prone skin like mine.  There are betaine, plants extract and also Ginseng which I am sure many love for the beneficial it gives to skin.

There is no added colour or fragrance so feel safe to use them.  The mask smell very subtle of earthy clay.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

I do like the simple design of the box.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The jar is made from glass so it is heavy XP.   The lid is made from plastic. I like their sleek design of the jar.

The jar comes with a free plastic spatula inside.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

The Hangul words actually means the expiration date.

 I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

Application of the masks on my face is really effortless as it is creamy and spread easily.  I enjoyed the cooling effect on my skin too.  As if dry, I can actually feel that it is tightening my skin.  Removing the mask is really easy. The mask melt away with just water and there is no tugging on my skin.  I could feel that my skin is really purified, clean, firmer and less irritated. Not to mention that my pores looks much cleaner and smaller.

I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

So, if you have pores problem and acne, using a clay mask will sure help your skin.  Dry skin with skin problems can also use clay but do use a hydrating mask or moisturiser after that =) .

Do I love this clay mask? Yes!  I am a convert!.

Product retails for
I'M FROM Volcanic Mask 110g
Made in Korea

Referral code: 7252756B (10% off)

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