REVIEW ON ANTIPODES KIWI SEED OIL EYE CREAM, ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM, ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM&ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM

Hi Nature Lover,

Antipodes is an organic products from New Zealand.  It is an organic brand that has won many awards =) for their effectiveness and eco friendly.  Antipodes offers natural, organic skincare and cosmetics products which are on par with many high ends.

I loved their Worship serum.

Today I am reviewing samples on four Antipodes products.  Do check out which one I like the best =) .

REVIEW ON ANTIPODES KIWI SEED OIL EYE CREAM, ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM,  ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM&ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM

ANTIPODES KIWI SEED OIL EYE CREAM, ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM,  ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM&ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM

The back of the samples are printed with full ingredients list.

Here are the samples. Antipodes samples are 3ml to 5ml compare to the normal 1ml samples that we received from other brands.

ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM

ANTIPODES KIWI SEED OIL EYE CREAM - 30ML RM179.00
Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream with 100% pure avocado oil and carrot seed has been scientifically shown to stimulate synthesis of collagen production by up to 82%*. Ultra-rich Vitamin C from the seed of the New Zealand kiwi works superbly to repair damaged tissue. Along with the kiwi seed oil, Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream combines carrot seed oil and 100% pure avocado oil to make caring for your delicate eye area an all-round refreshing and pleasurable experience. *Independent in vitro clinical trials, Trinity Bioactives 2009.

Benefits:
- Refreshes and smoothes and addressed fine lines and wrinkles
- Helps to rescue damaged tissue in the delicate eye area
- Fragrance free formula
- Leaves eye area feeling cooled and soothed


Key Ingredients:
- Kiwi seed oil helps maintain moisture and is a natural source of Vitamins C and E
- Vinanza Grape will free your skin from dryness

Skin Types:
For all skin types.

How to Use:
Apply Antipodes Eye Cream to the delicate area around the eyes, using clean fingertips to pat on gently. Enjoy its soothing effect.

Ingredient:
Aqua (water), Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Glycerin (vegetable), Cetearyl alcohol (coconut derived), Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, Steraic acid (vegetable), Glyceryl stearate, Tocopherol acetate (vitamin e), Daucus carota sativa (carrot oil), Kiwifruit seed oil (actinidia chinensis), Borage oil (borago officinalis), gluconolactone, sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate, vitis vinifera (Vinanza Grape® grapeseed extract).

Review: The eye cream is popular with supermodels and celebrities. It smells like soy milk =) . It goes on smooth, light and effortless which is great for my eye area.  Antipodes Eye Cream soothes and hydrates my eyes area very well.  It doesn't irritate my eye area which is sensitive.  The samples last me for a weak since I need only a little each time.  If one is looking for organic eye cream, I will recommend this =).

 ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM

ANTIPODES NATURAL AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM 60ML RM189.00
Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream deeply nourishes your skin with pure 100% avocado pear oil, containing antioxidants and packed with Vitamins E, A, B1, B2, C and D. Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream also features calendula; oil from the petals of the marigold flower which is highly regarded throughout history for its healing and repairing properties. Manuka honey serves to soothe and moisten your skin and the warm and mystical aroma of sandalwood both purifies and uplifts your skin.


Benefits:
- Stimulates collagen production and restores moisture levels
- Helps neutralise free radical damage
- Natural extracts of fragrant ylang ylang and jasmine & sandalwood
- Makes you wake up with skin feeling nourished and cared for


Key Ingredients:
- Avocado oil provides moisturising nutrients to the skin
- Manuka honey heals, acts as an anti-wrinkle agent and has antibacterial prowess
- Vinanza grape will free your skin from dryness

Skin Types:
For all skin types.

How to Use:
Apply Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream at sunset by caressing into your face, neck and cleavage. For a super-restorative effect, use Antipodes Divine Face Oil first.


Ingredient:
Aqua (water), Butyrosperum parkii (shea butter), Squalane (vegetable), Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Leptospermum scoparium mel (manuka honey), Macadamia ternifolia (macadamia oil), Calendula officialis (calendula oil), Caprylic triglyceride (fractionated coconut oil), Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl palmitate (natural source), Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), Lecithin (vegetable), Citrus grandis (grapefruit seed extract), Santalum album (sandalwood oil), Pogostemon cablin (patchouli oil), Cananga odorata (ylang ylang oil), Lodopropynyl butylcarbarmate, Phenoxyethanol.

Review: This has some smell of sort of woody or herbal scent which I do find it a sort of relaxation sensation.  The night cream is heavy but goes on smooth and disappeared fast onto the skin.  It moisturise my skin well without being heavy or sticky on my skin.  I like this night cream better than the day cream simply because of the scent =)  .  Drier skin type will find this great towards combating dryness and helps with hydration.

ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM

ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM 60ML RM179.00
Antipodes Rejoice Light Day Cream combines organic ingredients of manuka and avocado oil, with macadamia and jojoba to balance and moisturize. Manuka flower oil has antibacterial, healing and protective properties to benefit the skin and the extraordinary collagen boosting powers of avocado oil soften and regenerate. This fabulous day cream boasts joyful fragrances of sweet almond and vanilla pod. Organic manuka flower oil assists healing, avocado oil boosts collagen production and sweet almond oil and vanilla fragrances create joy.


Benefits:
- Enhances the skin's natural hydration levels
- Supports skin regeneration process
- Natural extracts of fragrant sweet almond
- Leaves skin nicely balanced and smooth

Key Ingredients:
- Manuka flower oil heals, acts as an anti-wrinkle agent and has antibacterial prowess
- Avocado oil provides moisturising nutrients to the skin

Skin Types:
For normal, combination and oily skin.


How to Use:
Apply Antipodes Rejoice Light Day Cream delicately to your face, neck and cleavage at sunrise or whenever your skin needs hydration during the hours of sunlight.

Ingredient:
Aqua (purified water), Laveder augustifolia distillate (lavender flower water), Xanthan gum, Butyrosperum parkii (shea butter), Rosa canina (rosehip oil), Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Macadamia ternifolia (macadamia seed oil), Cetearyl alcohol, Wheat straw glycosides, Tocopherol (vitamin e), Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba seed oil), Citrus grandis (grapefruit seed extract), Naticide (fragrance), Leptospermum scoparium (manuka oil).

Review: I can't figure out the smell.  This has a blend of avocado,macadamia, rosehip and jojoba with a hint of cocoa butter.  It goes on smooth on the skin, light and moisturise my skin really well. It doesn't leave any residue or film on my face which is great.  The smell is not something I like since it smell like milk mix with something but it disappeared after 15 minutes on my skin so I can bear with it.

ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM

ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM - 120ML RM111.20
Anoint your hands and body with this deeply nourishing cream that replenishes your skin with a sublime combination of pure plant oils. Essential omegas 3, 6 and 9 unite in a ratio that your skin recognises and easily absorbs. An excellent dose of Vitamins A, C and E provides the ultimate daily nutritional skin boost. Immerse your spirit in the jubilant aroma inspired by exotic feijoa and wild blackcurrant. Suited to most skin conditions, especially dry.

DAILY RITUAL:
Apply generously to your hands and body to relieve excessive dryness.


ELEMENTS OF BEAUTY:
* Wild blackcurrant * Avocado oil * Meadowfoam seed oil

PURE PLANT FRAGRANCE:
Fig, feijoa and wild blackcurrant.


Ingredients:
Aqua (purified water), glycerin, Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Limnanthes alba Meadowfoam oil, Ribes nigrum (blackcurrant) oil,Wheat straw glycosides, Cetearyl alcohol, Kiwi seed oil(actinidia chinensis) , feijoa sellowlana extract, gluconolactone,sodium benzoate, calcium gluconate, essential oil fragrance of feijoa,blackcurrant and fig:citral,citronella,d-Limonene,eugenol,geraniol,linalool.



Review: 
This product Antipodes Joyful Hand & Body Cream won the Natural Health International Beauty Awards 2016 in the body cream category. It has a light green colour because of the avocado ingredient blended in it.  It smells minty with hint of fresh leaves.  Although it may look thick, it absorb really well and smoothen out the dry patches on my skin.  There isn't any residue, no film of oil and my skin is lightly scented with the fragrance which I love. The smell becomes light after 30 minutes of application but the hydration effect stays. It is a good body and hand cream during summer since it hydrate but not heavy on the skin.


Overall I like Antipodes organic skincare that works on the skin and they just smell so amazing!  If you are organic lovers then Antipodes skincare products especially their serum is a must try in your beauty arsenal. From the samples I like the Kiwi Seed oil eye cream and their Joyful body and hand cream which is really a treat for your body =).  I think if you are looking for 'introduction' products into organic products, do try Antipodes serum which has gained a lot of popularity for the effect and being gentle on the skin.

Product retails for
ANTIPODES KIWI SEED OIL EYE CREAM - 30ML RM179.00
ANTIPODES ORGANIC REJOICE LIGHT FACIAL DAY CREAM 60ML RM179.00
ANTIPODES JUBILATION HAND & BODY CREAM - 120ML RM111.20
ANTIPODES AVOCADO PEAR NOURISHING NIGHT CREAM 60ML RM189.00

Antipodes products are made in New Zealand.

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REVIEW ON I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M FROM honey mask was 2015 hot sensational product in Korea.  It was 'Honey' trend last year and many companies came out with honey products but this I'M From Honey Mask was the best seller last year along with the Honey potato chips that many love.
Yeah, I know I am gloriously late to this bandwagon since I don't really chase after the latest trend. After all, it is better to give my review after all these raves have gone quiet so that I could give my unbiased view on this product and hopefully no one think I will or should be raving about every sponsored products I get.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'm From is an organic brand that produces skincare products that are source from area in Korea and their products do not contains any other synthetic produced ingredients.  If you love are looking for Korean organic brand, I'm From should be in your radar XP. Price wise, they have affordable products with great results.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Beautiful simple elegant packaging with beautiful honey combs on the box.  Their box are made with natural and recyclable materials to protect the environment.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M From Honey Mask contains a rich concentration (38.7%!) of organic herbal honey sourced from the pure Mountain Jiri. The wonderful honey mask provides intense moisturization that can make your skin smooth, firm and hydrate.
You get to enjoy
- Nourishment
- Wrinkle Repairing
- Smoothing
- Whitening
- Recovering
- Bouncing Skin
in just one bottle.

Usage instruction:
After cleansing, spread honey mask on your face. For about ten minutes to a maximum of 1 hour, be relaxed. Wash off the mask after the suggested time.

Ingredients
Honey[38.7%], Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propolis Extract, Beta-Glucanb, Bee Venom, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruint) Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaft Extract, Punica Granatul Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glyrol, Glycerin.


Volume : 120g
All Skin Types
Made in Korea

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Here is the list of the ingredients. Do check it out. Although they are made from natural ingredients, each person are different as some people can be allergic to weird things like snails, bee venom, grapefruit or even aloe vera.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Here is the usage directions.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Inside the box. There is a divider to place the plastic 'spatula' in it XP.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Here is the I'M From Honey Mask.  It looks like honey.  The jar is from real glass and the lid is plastic so be extra careful handling it.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Pardon my inadequate photography skin is taking this photo and my lousy editing skills to top it XP.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

There is a seal tight plastic once you open the jar.  I think it is a good move to prevent spillage during shipping.  I'M From sure put at lot of thought into the packaging as well as the content of the skincare products.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

Please ignore my eyebags&my teeth.  I don't have the money to fix it.  Some people just have to point out my flaws when I am already insecure about it myself.

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M FROM HONEY MASK

I'M From Honey mask sure smell exactly like the real raw honey and it is hard each time to only put it on my face but not my mouth.  It behaves like honey which is sticky, creamy and feels smooth when I apply it on my skin.  The honey smell lasted the entire 1 hour of it being on my face.  Do understand the 'mental torture' I get from being a food lover?  Also, please it keep it away from your family members that love food because they might think it is honey in a fancy jar and start spreading it on the bread!

It does moisturise my skin, feel smooth and brighten the skin.  Some people might not like a layer of film left on the skin which I use a cotton pad wet my toner to remove them.

I use I'M from Honey mask after I do clay mask to reap benefits of cleansing and moisturising the skin.  I use it once a week since I do not have dry skin so using everyday will be too much.  The moisturising effect last longer than using a sheet mask and it is more economical since you only need a little.  As for my stubborn acne and redness, not much is done about it actually and I do need to use it a few times in conjunction with other products to see more effect to it.

I don't think this product alone is able to get rid of acne.  It is great if your skin likes all those ingredients, good for moisturising dry acne skin type, during winter.
The I'M FROM contains honey, shea butter, bee venom, snails and a lot of plant oils and moisturising ingredients so if you are clogged prone do check out the ingredients first.




Product retails for
I'M From Honey Mask USD37.90. Made in Korea.

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TIPS:DO AND DON'T DURING YOUR MONTHLY CYCLES

Sorry,  this is a girl thing which might be some embarrassment to read for male out there.  I wrote this to share about the Asian stuff which some people out there might be curious to know.  Personally, I have terrible cramps during my monthly thing so there are some things that I do and don't do to make the pain bearable.  Else I will be on the floor and the pain is only temporary eased after I eat painkillers.  My mum is a traditional minded person and so she doesn't allow me to have painkillers.  Instead these are the few things that helps.

Traditional Chinese medicine talks about 'cold' and 'warm'.  It is not the water 'hot' or the ice 'cold' thing but a principal of every food has it 'aura'. Don't ask why the food is considered 'cold' or 'hot' because that is how it is.  The Chinese believes about the balance of Ying Yang.  So, when woman is having monthly thing, it is consider 'weak' and so should avoid some certain food.

Don't

1. Don't drink green tea
- green tea is 'cold' so it will makes the stomach area 'cold' and make the blood clot more which is really not good as it will cause you more pain.  It is good to drink green tea on other normal days but avoid this when you have your monthly thing.

2. Don't wash your hair on your first day
-the cold air can get into the pores of the head and make your body more prone to pain.  This is true if you do not want to have frequent headaches or migraines.  If you wash it on the second day, make sure to dry it as soon as possible.  Don't sleep with your hair wet.

3. Don't bath with cold water
-bath with warm water to encourage blood flow. cold warm makes the stomach area cold so if you are not in pain the first day, you will the next month.

4.  Don't eat something sour (no lemon or tamarind)
-In Malaysia, we have this Laksa which is spicy sour so this food is supposed to cause more 'bleeding' and pain.  Yeah, I accidentally drank this and almost die 'bleeding' a lot for 7days.

5. Don't eat anything 'iced' or from the fridge directly  or ice
-it is considered that anything from the fridge has a 'cold' air to it so cold stuff is not good for you.  Cooked food are different.  SO, say goodbye with your cold bubble tea or ice cream for few days

6. Don't sleep in air conditioner or on the floor
-sleeping in air conditioner means that you are putting your body along with all the 'cold' stuff and make your body even 'colder' when you are supposed to warm up your body.  it is the same as the floor because floor has 'water' that gets into the skin and hurts the body.  There is where the cramp comes.

Do

1. Drink warm ginger tea, eat dark chocolates and grapes

-ginger tea is 'warm' so it helps with the blood flow. You are not supposed to drink ginger tea if you are going for surgery.  I am not joking here. ginger is similar to ginseng.  It is not for one who is going for surgery (not matter what surgery it is).

You can drink plain water but make sure it is warm plain water and not those straight from the fridge.
Dark chocolates and grapes helps with the pain.  SO, get those food ready every month.  Fresh ginger is not as useful as the yellow powdered dry ones.  Good dry powdered warm ginger are warm the moment you drink. You can actually feel the warm fuzzy feeling going into the throat.

2. Wear socks
-the foot is the part which is 'cold' so wear socks to sleep. You can apply some 'warming' balm on your soles and your stomach.  The only warm balm that I like is the one from Thailand(Siang Pure Balm). The balm is in a 12g glass jar and aluminum cap.  If you are lazy to wear socks, then just make sure your blanket is thick enough to warm your leg.

3. Eat more warm food
-Of course with this, I don't mean heated food from the fridge. Try some sandwiches, meat, bacon or red meat.  We generally need more 'warm' food so it is meat.  Lesser vegetables since those are cold.


4. Wear clothes that covered the shoulder area and stomach
-Basically when we have the monthly thing, the body 'cold' and weak so don't exposed those 'weak' area to coldness which can disrupt the 'Qi' around the body.  Even if it is so warm and humid in Malaysia, I will wear long sleeves and thick clothes on the few days else I can become sick easily.

5. Eat nutritious food the day after your monthly cycles
-it is the best time to take some 'warm' herbal food the day after your monthly cycles to help replenish your body.  In Indonesia, they eat 'Jamu' while in here the Chinese will drink some sort of herbal soup.  It is also for young looking skin.  Most people will drink those red dates, ginseng, some herbs plus black chicken.  If you are rich, probably sea cucumber or ginseng. XP  Poor people like me will just have to make do with eggs, meat and ginger.  It isn't as fantastic as ginseng but it is still better than nothing.



I think that are the tips that I wanted to share with my dearest readers.  All the advices I talk about comes down to the same thing-keep your body warm with 'warm' food and avoid 'cold' stuff because those disrupt the blood flow and the thing that cause cramps.  Everyone has different 'Qi'. I have friends who don't fall sick or have cramps unlike me who is a sick fragile person.  Just like acne, I wish that I can just use plain water for my face or do not need to deal with all these monthly pain thing.

Do let me know if you have any question for me or any tips that you want to share here. Thank you.


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REVIEW ON MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH

Hi Beauties,
I have posted about the launch of Mentholatum skincare products and products from them are affordable and decent.

With the current weather in my country, I have decided to give Mentholatum Botanics Oil&Blemish Control Foaming Wash a try since I am out of my favourite cleanser and I do like tea tree inside the cleanser.

MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH

MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH

MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH

It contains Ylang-Ylang and Tea Tree Extracts as the main ingredients as well as Wild Pansy that are effective in curbing blemishes.Skin will feel revitalised and refreshed after a wash. The scent of lemongrass is simply refreshing and it calms you after a long day at work. Suitable for oily and combination skin.

Ingredients:

Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine/Water, Lauric Acid, Glycerin, Alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Fragrance, Methylisothiazolinone/Water, Disodium EDTA, Cananga Odorata Flower Extract / Water / Sodium Benzoate/ Citric Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract/ Water / Sodium Benzoate/ Citric Acid, Betaine, Glycerin / Water / Viola Tricolor Extract / Sodium Benzoate/ Potassium Sorbate, Water/ Butylene Glycol / PEG-60 Almond Glycerides / Caprylyl Glycol / Glycerin / Carbomer/ Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid / Oleanolic Acid

MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH

The bottle is made from plastic and the foams came out when you press it.  One pump is more than enough for the whole face.  The bubbles is as in the photos quite big but it deflated fast so use it fast.  It cleanses the skin well and smell of tea tree.  It does have this slippery feeling if not cleanse well so make sure to rinse it well. Overall, it a good cleanser if you have really oily skin or combination that is on the oilier side.  Else it will be drying on your skin.  It is a decent drugstore cleanser given the price.

PH:6-7 (just a guess because I am using unreliable ph tester)



Product retails for
MENTHOLATUM BOTANICS OIL & BLEMISH CONTROL FOAMING WASH 160G
RM25.90 160ml at Guardian pharmancies or guardian online.

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REVIEW ON SUNTEGRITY "5 IN 1" NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACE SUNSCREEN - TINTED , BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30

Dermatologists have stress enough of wearing sunscreen to protect the skin.
However, many physical sunscreen out there have titanium oxide that many are allergic to or just make you look like dead vampire with the white cast.

Here is a mineral sunscreen that is moisturising, provide a little coverage with no white cast and has ingredients for anti-aging.

HOW TO USE ACTIVES, VITAMIN C, BHA,AHA&RETINOL. DO YOU NEED WAIT TIME?

At one point of time, when you have your basic skincare routine, you will be probably interested in using actives such as AHA, BHA, retinol, retinoid or vitamin C.  Actives are special treatments to rejuvenate the skin.  While there are many AHAs (Glycolic acid, Mandelic Acid etc), BHA, retinoid and vitamins out there, it is hard to know what to do with all these shiny new things.

You might be wondering on how to use those actives since there are many opinions around.

This is a guide on using vitamin C, BHA,AHA and retinol.
Retinoid such as (tretinion, adapelene, tazorac etc) are used differently so it is not included in this guide.  If you are interested in retinoid HERE is the other post on it.

1.  Do you need a PH adjusting toner? 

Ph adjusting toner means toner that has pH lower than 5. Water above pH 7 and cleansers above PH7 are more irritating to your skin.  Then you will need pH adjusting toner to balance out the high pH of 8-9.

If you already have a low pH cleanser or already have tap water in pH 6-7 but still want to use a pH adjusting toner, make sure that you are not using too many strong actives at once. Keep only one active or you will exfoliated your skin too much because pH adjusting toner makes 'actives' penetrate your skin so well that it is likely your skin will become irritated.  For some people, the over-exfoliation will not probably be visible to your naked eyes after one day of usage but only seen over a course of time which is usually after 1 month.

2.  Do you need wait time?

The wait time is proposed for the actives to do its job of exfoliating the skin.  Some people do the 20-30 minutes of wait time. Also, there are some saying that if you do not have a low pH cleanser, you should wait for 30 minutes so that the skin could return to the normal pH of 5.5. (I couldn't read where is the journal that states that)


In my opinion, using a cleanser that is gentle to your skin is more than enough since I don't have the time to wait 30 minutes for my face or else it will  be as dry as desert.  Next thing, throwing actives on my face is just probably going to shock my skin more.  Sorry, that is not a life I am about.

Even some low pH cleanser can irritate your skin so choose your cleansers well.

So, there are two ways to use actives. So, according to your preference, situation, skin type and needs.  Do read both up first before accusing me of anything. I have tried both methods myself.

A)Wait time of (10-30minutes)&after cleanser

Cleanser>(ph lowering toner) > actives> (wait 20minutes) hydrating toner>moisturiser

This is just basic routine for me to show you the 'wait time' thing. Use this to make your actives more effective. The actives should also have the right pH and be apply right after the cleanser.

This will amplify your actives and makes it strong since application on damp skin makes everything penetrate better.

The wait time is good if you are using lower concentration actives, want to make your actives work as strong as the one in the clinics, have a skin that already reach plateau of the level of sensitivity to actives, skin that is probably resistant to all sort of lower concentration of actives and already expert in skincare to know what you are doing.  Also, people with these routine do not do all these actives everyday. (unless you have animals hide as skin)

Keep in mind that low PH toner combine with actives in high percentage, using a few actives in the same routine and doing the wait time can cause irritation.


B. No long wait time&actives is place in serum step

Cleansing> hydrating toner > actives >(dry 5 min) > moisturiser.

This is for people who are new to actives, using a high percentage of actives, have sensitive skin and probably do not have the luxury of time for waiting 30min doing nothing. It is less irritating because you buffer it down and it won’t risk your skin even if have forgotten that you had actives the day before or use actives more than it should be.

You would probably won't see results as fast as the A step since you already tone your actives down but then you won't probably end up with red, dry and angry skin.




So, that is. I would prefer you not to start with so many actives like retinoid, vitamin C, AHA and BHA all once because once you over-exfoliate your skin, you will need to stop those actives and nurse your poor skin to health which will surely take time.  Try to start with only one or two actives at a time unless you have really thick skin (I mean it literary).


Again, be discreet in using actives and there is no need to rush it. Skin changes over time and the reason that some people develop irritation after few months of using actives. Always check on your skin and be gentle to it.  No use of forced love on your skin to see fast results.


For those who are new to Asian skincare, here is a visual guide of Asian Skincare products.

Ps: I am not here to criticize anyone or tell you that you MUST do this. I am just sharing my personal opinion it. Besides, do not ask me to get whatever pieces of research to back it up because science changes and there are many contrary opinion even on one tiny question.




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REVIEW ON HIMALAYA PURIFYING NEEM FACE WASH

Himalaya is a herbal brand from India with Ayurveda products. One of the products that I have been using and recommend to people with oily acne prone skin is the Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash.

It is a cheap affordable drugstore cleanser for acne prone and it is one of my favourite cleansers.  I have been using Himalaya and tried many of their products for over 10 years even before I started blogging.  Himalaya came out with many cleansers but I only like this one out of so many of the other cleansers they came out with since then.

HIMALAYA PURIFYING NEEM FACE WASH

HIMALAYA PURIFYING NEEM FACE WASH

Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash

Specially formulated to give you clear, problem free skin, a soap-free, daily use face wash gel that cleanses your skin by removing excess oil and impurities without over-drying. Neem, well-known for its purifying and antibacterial properties, kills problem-causing bacteria. Combined with Turmeric, it helps control acne and pimples leaving your skin soft, clear, refreshed and problem-free.

Key Ingredients:
Neem
Turmeric


Directions for use:
Moisten face and massage all over, avoiding the delicate eye area. Wash and pat dry. For best results, also use Purifying Neem Scrub and Purifying Neem Mask.


The Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash came in form of gel cleanser and has a low PH of 5.5 which are two reasons why I like it. It smells of neem but it is not sticky at all.  I am not really a fan of foaming cleanser since those irritated my skin most of the time and so gel cleanser is always one of my to go cleanser when I look for one.  It doesn't dry the skin but is able to clean the skin well.  However, it doesn't clean waterproof makeup so use a makeup remover, oil cleanser or micellar water/cleansing water before using this gel cleanser for better cleansing.

The cleanser cleanses my skin well, doesn't irritate and smell of neem which is invigorating to me.  This gel cleanser doesn't foam at all, feels like jelly, it doesn't have SLS, no paraben and contains neems.

As it is only a cleanser, do not expect it to get rid of the acne only with using this as cleanser doesn't stay on the face for more than few minutes.  You will need to use other spot treatment to help getting rid of acne.  I would recommend this to someone with acne prone oil skin type or combination acne prone skin type and if you are living in humid and hot weather.


Do check out the ingredients incase there is something that you are allergic too.

Product retails for
Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash 100ml, RM20(plus GST). Himalaya (amazon)
Made in India.

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WHAT ARE OIL CLEANSER, ACTIVES,TONER, BOOSTER, LOTION, EMULSION, CREAM, ESSENCE, SERUM, AMPOULE, FINISHER, HYDROGEL, SKIN BALANCER, SKIN OR PEELING GEL?

This is a pictorial guide of my top post about skincare products(serum, essence, toner).  Since that post is already too crowded with information, I guess I am doing this on a separate post. After all, some pictorial guide is fun right?  You can still visit the old post because I have written for products in length compare to this one.

However, if you like colourful ones here it is =) .

So, here is all the information on the skincare that is currently in the market.  Those in the bubbles are in the same categories. Actives is actually under special treatment since some of them comes under serum.

PS: I am sorry that I forgot to include sunscreen/sunblock inside it T_T  . Please add in Sunscreen which some called it 'sun cream'.

toner

Okay, many people get confuse all over the weird terms when it is actually toner.  They all have the same texture which is watery.  If you are not sure if it is lotion moisturiser or lotion toner, check out the texture.

Toner with alcohol is usually clarifying so do not use it to do mask sheet!

Toner without alcohol can be use for sheet mask and it is called hydrating toner.

essence&ampoule

Essence, ampoule &serum are in the same special treatment categories but each of them has different texture and concentration.  They target special issues.

Ampoules usually come in vial&used in bridal makeup since they provide the fastest result.  

Order of concentration

Most concentrate-ampoule

2nd best concentration- serum

3rd best concentration-essence

There are essence which is like water-people called it treatment essence which has fermented products.

other essence are cream or oil based.

serum

Serum also has cream, water or even oil based.


There are some ampoules, serum and essence that are different from what you see here because the brands use different name for 'marketing strategies'. People will be more inclined to buy something when it is written ampoule than when it is essence.  Of course people will think that it is a great deal to spend little to get 'ampoule' but what you get is actually 'essence'.

Moisturiser

There are many moisturisers out there and I am glad that I no longer have to suffer only on those thick cream mess.

Gel moisturiser usually contains silicone.
Emulsion is a light moisturiser and usually comes in a bottle.It is suitable for oily skin type.
Lotion is similar to emulsion.
Cream is usually for dry skin type and usually comes in a jar.
Snail cream is actually gel cream so it doesn't really comes under cream categories.




So does it make things easier to understand? So look into the categories before hauling everything and realise that it is actually under the same categories.  I hope that this is helpful. =)


Here is the
Sequence of skincare routine
Written Guide on skincare products examples



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WISHTREND JUN 2016 COUPON CODES AND DISCOUNT CODES

Hi Beauties,

Jun is here. How are you?  I hope that you are taking care of yourself  =) and eat healthy.  Even if you are busy, don't forget to drink green tea and some tips on skincare or beauty trends.

Here is the discount code and freebies that you can get when you key in the code:

1. Wishtrend are giving the regular 10% discount with any purchase over USD 50. Coupon code cannot be combined with any other discount or voucher code.
Share code: JUNE16WISH

2, For  JUN 2016, customers will be receiving Klairs illuminating supple blemish cream (BB cream) on order above USD 99 .

Type this code: MYSKINBUTBETTER


The Wishtrend TV is back with the  Wish, Try, Love is the Night Care Routine to clear acne scars with 50% discount.
Plus FREE Worldwide Standard Shipping Value, 137.96 USD >> 68.99 USD (50% Off)
This offer is only valid until June 14th. CST. (14 Days)

You could use the promo code 06442512 to minus off USD5 from your shopping. (I get USD5 and you get USD5) but it is only for first timer and you will not be able to use the 10% discount for over USD50. So do calculate which one is more worth it.

If you are new to Wishtrend, do register with this link HERE to get $5 off your first purchase


Don't know how to use it? Here is how to use the promo code.

Here is also the tutorial on how to shop on Wishtrend website.




3. Free shipping zone products where you will get FREE SHIPPING with just buying that one item.

Even if you purchase just one single item from the Free Shipping Zone you will receive free shipping on your entire order! Even if that order contains items that are not from the Free Shipping Zone!



4. If you are buying few items from Wishtrend, do check out their Special area where they have

Sol Kit, Wishtrend Box, Beauty Steal and Clearance. Most of the time you can get the best deals out of Sol Lit(solution kit) and Wishtrend Box because it is usually cheaper than buying each products individually.

As for Clearance, it can't be refunded, returned and you can't use any discount coupon.



5. If you are a blogger or youtubers and interested to become affiliated with Wishtrend, here is the link . Do read up the FAQ since Wishtrend have just recently made changes to the system.



6. Do be aware of their Facebook page.


Here is some of the link that I did for some of the products in Wishtrend



MY WISH LIST OF TOP SKINCARE PRODUCT AND COSMETICS FROM WISHTREND

REVIEW ON KLAIRS MOIST SOOTHING CREAM

REVIEW ON KLAIRS RICH MOIST SOOTHING SERUM

REVIEW ON KLAIRS SUPPLE PREPARATION FACIAL TONER

REVIEW ON KLAIRS RICH MOIST SOOTHING MASK

WISHTREND HAUL-MY SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

REVIEW ON CHICA Y CHICO TOTA-S 3.0

SKINMISO PORE BEAUTY NOSE PACK FROM KOREA

WISH EYECURL- EYELASH CURLING IRON (HEATED EYE LASH CURLER)

WISHTREND HAUL- ONLINE SHOPPING FOR KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS AND COSMETICS

REVIEW ON 23 YEARS OLD PERGILLUS 15SEC FOAM CLEANSER

REVIEW ON C20(OST) PURE VITAMIN 21.5 ADVANCED SERUM

REVIEW ON TOSOWOONG 4D VIBRATION PORE BRUSH

REVIEW ON ELISHACOY VITAMIN&COLLAGEN MASK SHEET

REVIEW ON SKINMISO PORE ZERO NIGHT CREAM

REVIEW ON I'M FROM VOLCANIC MASK

REVIEW ON KLAIRS FRESHLY JUICED VITAMIN DROP

REVIEW ON BY WISHTREND BB CUSHION CASE WITH COVER

KLAIRS ILLUMINATING SUPPLE BLEMISH CREAM SPF 40 PA++

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​’사용기간180304′ means that the expiration date is March 4th of 2018.

‘2016.04.06.까지’ means it’s up to April 6th of 2016 and you can use it up to this date.

‘2014.04.09.제조’ means it was made on April 9th of 2014.

REVIEW ON KLAIRS ILLUMINATING SUPPLE BLEMISH CREAM SPF 40 PA++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++  is supposed to give you the 'mochi' skin.  Last year, it was mentioned all over social medias and got a lot of rave from bloggers and youtubers and as always I raised an eyebrow because well...I am a skeptical person.

A very lovely kind reader had sent me a care package in January and in the box was a tube of Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++ .  I know that this is a 'reviewed to death' product and  I am just adding to the list.  However, if you are interested to know more about this Klairs BB cream performance from a makeup amateur like me, then play on XP.

Seriously, I am not good in makeup and can get never draw the eyeliner evenly without poking myself so you get that point out there right?  That is also the reason I prefer skincare over makeup.

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Here is the box.

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

The tube of bb cream is from soft plastic so it is easy to get the BB cream out and to control the amount that we need.

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Natural, but still pretty.
#NaturalButStillPretty #MochiBB #MySkinButBetter #KlairsBBcream
Capturing your natural skin tone color, Klairs BB Cream pulls out the best of what you got underneath.
Your natural skin, only better ! You look so wonderful just the way you are,
enhance your natural beauty with the BB cream Korean women love so much !
Suitable for every skin type, even sensitive and acne prone.



Features
1) Natural, translucent finish-The Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream revolutionized the grayscale shade of many Korean BB creams. It doesn’t thickly cover the skin for the natural, lively skin tone look. Depending on skin type and personal preference, can be mixed with matte foundation.

2) Complete hydration even for dry, sensitive skinAs an hydration cream, it applies closely even to dry, sensitive skin and adds healthy shine to make the skin lively and youthful. With a mild, hypoallergenic formula, it’s safe to use on sensitive skin as well.

3) Multiple applications without the clumpingThe Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream is made with Klair’s special formula for effective coverage of pores and redness. Multiple applications for additional coverage is possible without the clumping or heaviness for a natural finish.

How to use
1) Apply an adequate amount of bb cream onto the index finger.
2) Blend out from the under eye area to the lateral part of the cheek.
3) Dab gently around the applied area to blend in well to the skin.
4) Continue with the rest of your beauty routine like normal.

Ingredients
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Betaine, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Titanium dioxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Zinc oxide, Yellow oxide of iron, Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Bentonite, Sodium chloride, Silica, Red oxide of iron, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Stearic acid, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Talc, Black oxide of iron, Tocopheryl acetate, Fragrance, Centella asiatica extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract, Illicium verum(anise) fruit extract, Citrus paradisi(grapefruit) fruit extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Adenosine, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Linum usitatissimum (linseed) seed extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Arctium lappa root extract, Hibiscus mutabilis flower extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

The cream is quite light and so if you have fair skin, this is probably going to work for you.  If you are more than yellow, this is just going to make you look 'white'.  There is only one colour to it so it won't probably suit anyone on the tanner side.

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Here is the cream on my hands which has too many lines so you get it?  If you have a lot of lines, it is going to settle on it and won't cover the lines.

This is my bare face. Yes, contrary to what people think, I don't have perfect skin.  As you will notice, I have redness and freckles on my face.

I am terrible at makeup and the only way for me to apply is by using sponge or a puff.  This is just one layer so it is not enough for coverage.  The coverage is build able so use  more or a concealer to have better coverage.

This is my face with the Klairs BB cream, lipstick,eyebrow and some eyeshadow.  My face is fairer because I did not apply it on my neck. XP   How do I looked?

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream) SPF 40 Pa++

Although the BB cream contains SPF, it is not enough to protect you, so make sure to use a separate sunscreen.

If you do not have any problem with your skin, this will work wonderfully but for others, concealer is a must since the coverage is just medium at most to me.  Besides,  I am using wet sponge.  The BB cream does settle on my laugh lines ( I have a really deep ones) and so far no BB cream can help me to cover those up.
My neck looks darker because I do not use BB cream the on my neck and the lighting.

The BB cream is not sweatproof or waterproof so it comes off when I use my fingers to touch it throughout the day.  The texture is creamy and smooth.  It dries down to satiny feeling but will crease if your skin is not moisturised enough. The BB cream sure smell like the Klairs Supple Preparation toner which has sulfur smell to some or the flowery fragrance and the smell only disappeared after an hour. Since I use wet sponge, the smell disappeared faster and the creamy texture turn matte.  If you want the glowy look, then apply it with fingers or cushion puff or add a drop of facial oil.

Overall, it is an okay BB cream if you do not have any major skin issues or obvious scars.  If you have skin dryness or oily skin, do make sure to prepare your skin with good skin routine.  Some people mix it with a drop of oil.  You can also warm two drop of facial oil on your palm and apply it on your face after moisturiser for the BB cream to adhere well on the face.  It is best to avoid vaseline since it will stick to you face like grease XP.

Do have a look at the ingredients because anything can clog anyone skin. So, have a look incase there are some ingredients that you are suppose to avoid.

Also, you might need to do some touch up throughout the day especially in my humid and warm weather.

Product retails,

Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream (BB cream)
USD24.24 (only bb cream)
USD29.90 (with cushion case+ extra sponge+extra puff)
Made in Korea

Referral code: 7252756B (10% off)

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‘2016.04.06.까지’ means it’s up to April 6th of 2016 and you can use it up to this date.

‘2014.04.09.제조’ means it was made on April 9th of 2014.