REVIEW ON KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

When Klairs launched their new products-Klairs Midnight blue calming cream, my first thought was if the cream is going to be blue?  It turns out that the cream is indeed blue because of guaiazulene is an antioxidant derived from chamomile oil.  It is a dark blue crystalline hydrocarbon and derivative of azulene, the blue colored constituent of chamomile oil which has anti-inflammatory properties.

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

If moisturizing just wasn’t enough for your sensitive skin,
Meet the Real Blue Cream to protect your skin from irritations & stress
Klair says,
"The KLAIRS’ Rich Moist Soothing line is loved for its excellent calming & moisturizing effects by many consumers. We believe the primary reason for the popularity of the Soothing line was due to the high satisfaction most of our customers felt from the powerful moisturzing effect. However, we wanted to design the optimal product for the few customers who were still experiencing irritations from external stimuli with additional skin concerns. After a long term of researching with the R&D team, the KLAIRS’s Midnight Blue Calming Cream was created to go that extra mile."


Q1. Why is the cream blue?
Guaiazulene, which is the key ingredient of the Blue Cream, is a plant-based component extracted
from camomile oil. It has a natural violet color, which gradually turns the cream into a gentle blue color
after the blending process.

Q2. I want to know the difference between the 'Blue Cream' & the 'regular cream' !
Different functions :The Blue Cream is made for calming rather than moisturizing, to rapidly soothe the skin in response to an irritation.

Different target areas & usage amounts :Unlike a moisturizing cream, you don't have to apply the Blue Cream to the entire face.
You only need to apply a small, adequate amount to target areas.

Different usage time : The Blue Cream creates a thin, protective layer over the surface of the skin. Night time use is recommended to assist skin regeneration & to prevent makeup from breaking the protective layer.



Q4. Should I use the 'Midnight Blue Calming Cream' or the 'Rich Moist Soothing Cream'?
They're similar but kind of different, which is the best cream for me?
Go through the checklist & choose the best for you.
1) If you want a non-irritating hydration cream for everyday use,
□ Midnight Blue Calming Cream
▣ Rich Moist Soothing Cream

2) If you want fast recovery after a spot extraction or laser procedure,
▣ Midnight Blue Calming Cream
□ Rich Moist Soothing Cream

3) If you are experiencing irritation & heat flashes after sun exposure,
▣ Midnight Blue Calming Cream
□ Rich Moist Soothing Cream

4) If you have oily skin and you want a refreshing, soothing cream,
▣ Midnight Blue Calming Cream
□ Rich Moist Soothing Cream


Main Ingredients
Guaiazulene :With herbal ingredients extracted from chamomile, it shows a dark purple color and is effective in calming the inflammation of damaged skin tissue as well as regeneration of skin cells. Containing 0.03% (similar to contents in an ointment that is currently on the market, Japanese clinical trials demonstrated effects of 89.7% in sunburns, 60.6% in eczema, and 86.5% in ulcerative skin diseases, and is used as the main raw material in burn ointments.)

Centella Asiatica Extract:  As a plant native to Madagascar, it is also known as ‘tiger grass’ and is often used in cosmetics as ‘Centella Asiatica.’ Helps regeneration in damaged skin and prevents scarring; primary ingredient in ointments.

Direction:
At the last step of your skin care routine, apply a small amount to areas of sensitivity or irritation, and gently tap in to allow full absorption. Use makeup after the cream is fully absorbed into the skin.
** The blue coloration is due to the presence of Guaiazulene

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

Ingredients:
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric , Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Ceramide 3, Polysorbate 60, Bees Wax, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl, Acrylate Crosspolymer, Morus Alba Root Extract, Triethanolamine , Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Guaiazulene, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-9, SH-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Soybean/Folic Acid Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

Once opened, it is good for 12 months.

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

The plastic spatula for the cream. The jar is actually made out of glass so be careful not to drop it to the floor.

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

KLAIRS MIDNIGHT BLUE CALMING CREAM

Klairs box for the Klairs Midnight blue cream is the same as their other box for Klairs products.  Only the jar for this Klairs Midnight blue cream is made of heavy dark brown glass which looks kind of elegant but it will be better if the jar is blue.

The blue cream is an eye candy to my eyes XP.  It is opaque blue cream which goes on smoothly and turns translucent on the skin. I really need very little for each application on my skin.  Using a thick layer can clog my skin.  The temporary cooling effect(lasted few seconds upon application) does feel great on the skin but it is not an invitation to use more than needed.  So, it is not for treating acne.

The cream smell faintly of soda candies or bubblegums which disappears upon application.

Although the ingredients stated there are Centella, Ceramide 3 and Guaiazulene, please do look into the list of ingredients as there are many ingredients that can potentially cause break out.  The ingredients are very hydrating and moisturising so it will be more suitable and show better result for people with skin that is dry damaged types.  If you are prone to clog skin, it is better to look into the ingredients first because shea butter is quite high on the list.

The Klairs soothing cream and Klairs Midnight blue cream are different from each other in terms of ingredients and the function so it depends on your skin needs and type.

Overall, a cream that plays better for the skin is damaged, dry or after procedure like lasers and I use it at night as occlusive to the area that tends to be drier.  It does slightly reduce my redness after 2 weeks of usage but for someone that look for fast results, you may not have patient for this.

*updated: best to use it with the Klairs Activating Youth Drop for fast calming result.

Product,
Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream 30ml. Made in Korea.
Available on Amazon

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

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

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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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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REVIEW ON ROSKEN SKIN REPAIR DRY SKIN CREAM

There are times when the skin is dry and using moisturiser is important to avoid itchiness or redness.

I like to mix my body oil with this moisturiser for dry skin because the effect will be more long lasting and it works better for me.

I have combination skin for face, oily hair but the skin on my body is very dry so one can understand where all the oil goes to.  All the skin types in one body. T_T

Specially formulated for use on dry and damaged skin.  Significantly increase moisture levels and provide instant relief from the symptoms of dry skin,

ROSKEN SKIN REPAIR DRY SKIN CREAM

ROSKEN SKIN REPAIR DRY SKIN CREAM

Ingredients Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Bht, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Lemonene, Linalool.

ROSKEN SKIN REPAIR DRY SKIN CREAM

It has light scent.  One will need to apply this daily to see the effect and if your skin is severely dry like mine, then it is better to mix it with highly moisturising oil like argan oil or sweet almond oil.

Using it on its own when I was having severely dry skin doesn't help much. Overall, it is drugstore products that moisturise the body skin and it is affordable.

Although you can use this on the face, I prefer not too since it has some ingredients that is clogging for acne prone type.  There is paraben and also mineral oil that many will not find it appealing.

Do check out the skin repair for sensitive skin if you need to see the differences between the two.  skin repair for sensitive is not moisturise enough but does not have a scent.


Products retails at 15.50 for 75ml.Made in Australia. Available in local pharmancies.
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REVIEW ON KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

Hi Beauties,

As much I love using fermented stuff, it usually are expensive and rarely comes for body products. Love using sake filtrate as your skin but without breaking your bank? Introducing to you this sake filtrate skincare product from Japan.

Apparently this is a famous brand in Japan and it is made by Kiku-masamune Sake brewery (1659)! This is part of my small haul from Japan. You can read about my haul HERE. I actually talk about the shipping and the price of personal shopping for Japanese products.

If you are in Malaysia, please use SAL(slow registered post) and not EMS when you are shipping from Japan or other countries.

Kikumasamune skincare emulsion

This is the new 2015 version of the emulsion.  It comes wrap with plastic and in a lovely pink bottle.  The writing is really good and will not fade away with constant holding and rubbing.
It is 380ml and in pumps.


Kikumasamune Skin Care Emulsion

Kikusamune' Sake Lotion formulated by rice fermented liquid to moisture your skin. High moisturizing effect and amino acid (glutamic acid, arginine, leucine) and ceramide.
Apply appropriate amount on your skin.
● Body can be use.
● If you'll use it chilled in the refrigerator, it tightens and chill the skin.
● With easy-to-use pump bottle
● Low acidic, Coloring Free

Size:380ml
Made in Japan

Ingredient

Water,Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Rice Ferment Filtrate (sake),Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Leucine, Glycine, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Placental Protein(derived from horse), Arbutin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, PEG-9, Dimethicone, PEG-20 SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phytic acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Hydroxide, Silver Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, acrylates/C10-30 acrylate crosspolymer

**Placenta of animal origin

Kikumasamune skincare emulsion

Sorry, I can read a single word of Japanese here.  The emulsion is as famous as the toner lotion.  Mine was one of the few last bottles.  I took the plunge actually to order the emulsion instead of the toner because I am running out of body lotion and this has fermented stuff in it!  The brewery stop making it because of the changes in the weather. I was disappointed when I couldn't get it but I just have to thank the web owner for looking it up for me.  Japanese offers such dedication and really good service!

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

KIKU-MASAMUNE SAKE BREWING SKINCARE EMULSION

The emulsion smells like fermented sake.  I love the smell actually.  The smell is really faint actually.The emulsion is opaque watery white. Application is just so easy as the emulsion absorbs into the skin really well without any stickiness.  Your body will just feel really silky. Good for person who hates thick body butter.

I love this emulsion very much.  I am using it on my body and it really helps with my skin dryness.
I love the feeling of bathing in sake goodness everyday and it is only like USD12 for such amazing stuff but I guess I can no longer get thisT_T .  I considered myself as being really lucky the first time to still get my haul and just ended with a warning letter but I won't be lucky for the second time.
Why my skin love you Kikumasamune Skin Care Emulsion??? Now, I have to go find a dupe available locally.> <  .

However, please do check the ingredients as some people may feel worried because of the mineral oil in it.

PS:warning. If you are living in Malaysia like I do, then please do not Order brands that is not in the notification list through EMS.  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 land! Do read this problem written about another person here too.  It is okay if the product is one piece, from brands available here such as Shiseido and not more than 1month (not more than 100ml)supply if you still want to use EMS.  It has to comply with some healthy regulation which I don't know what. Make sure it is below Rm400 or you will get tax no matter what of shipping you are using.

To be safe, just use registered post(SLOW POST) which is slower but at least you will get all your things.



Product retail at;
Kikumasamune skincare emulsion at Kirei official website or in Amazon
Shipping is based on weight. They will send them you an invoice from PayPal after they decide on your shipping fees.

My haul direct from Japan website.

*updated on the ingredients list (placenta) 29/11/2016

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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 AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION

Hi Beauties,


Avène is a familiar French skincare brand for their thermal spring water which is suitable for sensitive skin. I really like their Eau Thermale Avène Micellar Make-up Remover which is really gentle.

As for the product today, it is their new Cleanance EXPERT emulsion from the Cleanance range.  Avène Cleanance range is suitable for oily, acne prone skin. So, if you have oily acne prone skin and is looking for suitable products, do check this out.

AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION 

Here are some details about Avène Cleanance EXPERT emulsion.


Its benefits:

- Anti-blemishes: DiolénylTM*, a patented innovation developed by Pierre Fabre Research, with a selective triple action to limit the risk of bacterial proliferation (clinically in vitro proven on P. acnes), reduce redness and help eliminate spots.

- Exfoliating: X-PressinTM* helps reduce blackheads and smoothes the skin's texture.

- Mattifying: Monolaurin* regulates the hyperproduction of sebum.

*Patents pending.



Cleanance EXPERT is a light emulsion especially made for mild to moderate acne-prone skin with spots and blackheads.


How to use:
Apply morning and/or evening to the face after using a Cleanance cleanser.

Cleanance EXPERT can be used alone or in combination with a local medicinal treatment from Dermatologist.
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Ingredients: Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua), Cyclomethicone, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylate-13, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Polyisobutene, Zinc Gluconate, Benzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol Cetrimonium Bromide, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Glyceryl Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Pyridoxine HCL, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water (Aqua).

AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION 

AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION 

I do like the simple clean look of the products.  I think the screw lid is especially helpful to prevent spillage especially during travelling.

AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION 

Avène Cleanance EXPERT emulsion is for mild to moderate acne skin type.  This emulsion is an acne treatment for oily skin type.


I think it helps to control the oil production making my face matte through the day. Oil started to appear on my nose by noon but with this emulsion my nose stay matte through the day.

I like the scent of the emulsion.  All the skincare products in the Cleanance range has the same scent which is not overpowering.  The emulsion is also gentle enough not to cause redness or sensitivity on my skin so it is great even for sensitive skin given that the first ingredients are thermal spring water =) .

AVÈNE CLEANANCE EXPERT EMULSION AFTER 2 WEEKS

Application of the emulsion is really smooth. The emulsion is really soft and absorb into the skin fast.  It is really good as makeup base to prevent pore clogging. After using the emulsion for 2 weeks, my skin sure does look clear up and the redness are reduced.  You can actually use the emulsion with other acne products but I did not because I wanted to see how fast the emulsion will show the effect on my skin.

Product retails for

Avène Cleanance EXPERT emulsion 40ml RM75.

Made in France.
Available in Guardian, Watsons, Caring Pharmacy, SASA & Independent Pharmacies .


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