SKINCARE TIPS: KOREAN SKINCARE TIPS 2

Hi everyone, I shared few Korean skincare tips and I am back for second post. Everyone wants a good skin =) . So this is what I had gathered after watching their famous beauty show up to now.

1. Using soda water to clean skin
This is quite expensive if you plan to use carbonated water every day. One can of soda water cost about RM1.60.  It is such a rave in Korea now.  There is even carbonated products in the market already.  I saw one bottle of Spritzer carbonated bottle is selling for RM3.90 in Malaysia.  It is said to deep clean the skin from dust.

2. Using spinach water to clean skin
Seriously people like me would never do this because I will usually end up eating the spinach than using the water on my skin. It is said to deep clean the skin.

3.Using sea kelp/algae to clean skin
This is know for cleaning and calming the skin. Just blend the kelp with water. Put a paper mask on the face and put the kelp on the face.  It is very hard to find algae in Peninsular but it is common in Sabah.  So, next time do buy some when you are there.
Again, I am too lazy to do it.

4.Using yogurt to clean the skin
Yogurt is good for skin but again it will just go into my stomach. OMG, so many things go into my stomach and I sound like a serious glutton.  Yogurt is good for acne prone skin because it has lactic acid. However, sorry I love food so much that it is better to go into my stomach.

5. Using watermelon to cool the skin
I know this from the Korean beauty show Get it Beauty. They use watermelon as mask. Ermm, again I rather eat this.  Into my stomach it goes. Too lazy to DIY.
Watermelon is known to cool down the body by cooling the skin by 3 degree which is the highest among other fruits =) .

6. Use CC cushion for more moisture
According to the test the beauty show did, CC cushion contains more moisture than BB cushion so it is recommended to use CC cushion for the moisture benefit.
I tried CC cream and BB cream and I found that CC cream does contain more moisture than BB cream.


7. Using Epsom salt with cleanser

I tried using Epsom salt with cleanser and it does help to clean the skin as well to calm the skin down. It doesn’t get rid of acne totally but it is antibacterial. I think some people use it as mask too.


8. Drink 2litre of plain water everyday
This is a no brainer for a beautiful skincare. There is even an article by Daily Mail of the miracle of drinking 3litres of water everyday and the skin look younger 10 years! Just make sure that your food plus your water intake reach about 2 litre. Yes, of course it works. =) So drink up. No pun intended.



Opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON TONYMOLY LUMINOUS GODDESS AURA BB CREAM SPF37 PA++

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This is a sample but it is 40ml.  amazing and generous size of sample =)  .

this is the honeyz cube card

sorry, can't read or understand Korean words

the colour of the bb cream.  It is more suitable for fair skin people.

Brand: Tony moly 

Description: A Multi-functional cosmetics (Whitening + Wrinkle Care +UV Ray Protection). The Self-luminous BB Cream moisturizes the skin and maximize the radiance of the skin. Customized for your skin! Provide moisture and radiance to your skin. Blemishes Cover! Provide firmness, smoothness, and radiance to your skin. Faithfully delivers the function of BB Cream. 

How to use: Mix Goddess Aura Beam and BB Cream(or foundation) at a ratio of 1:2 and apply the mixture to the entire face in a gentle tapping motion. OR If you are only using BB Cream, apply an appropriate amount to the entire face, and gently pat your skin

I read a lot of reviews about this bb cream and so when I saw this offered as sample and I happened to have enough points to redeem ^^.  I really can't believe my eyes for such a huge size of sample!  Full size is 45g and this sample is already 40g!

can you see the difference? I only apply the bb cream but it would look much better if mix with cc and also moisturiser

The bb cream is not oil proof or waterproof but it is good on coverage. It feel light on the skin too without clogging my pores.  I usually mix this bb cream with my sunblock for easier application since my sunblock will cause flakes if I apply anything afterwards.  Once can also mix it with moisturiser for a smooth and moisturise appearance.  BB cream is like a multi-purpose makeup that you can mix with moisturiser, cc
cream or even foundation for different effect.



Not sure how much this cost. Should be between RM30-Rm45 for 45g. Made in Korea.


Do go and check their website and Honeyz Cube facebook as they always have competition and free samples to redeem! They also have a shop and they sure give lots of free samples =).

Product are samples from Honeyz Cube where one earn points by just reviewing products or voting for products =).
However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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TIPS: THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BB CREAM AND CC CREAM

When the market was hit by BB cream, everyone went crazy with BB cream and now the market are hit by another tsunami of craze that is the CC cream. Unfortunately this CC cream comes with so many names such as cream control, cream correct, colour correcting and complete control. With this BB cream and CC cream, I am sure you are just as confuse on what are the differences between this two. Here is a little breakout between the two.

BB Cream-Blemish Balm focuses more on covering acne scarring and uneven skin tone caused by acne. The texture are slightly heavier than cc cream and are not waterproof. Besides, BB cream only has one colour which could cater to different skin tone.

CC Cream - Correct CC cream will have the colour change effect and complexion correct to create the radiant glow with the help of light diffusing particles in it. The cream usually changes the colour from white to light beige. 

The Control CC cream is for the brightening up and complexion care effect. Usually one can mix this type of CC cream with BB cream for the extra benefits.

On the other hand, most CC cream are waterproof but provide sheerer coverage. One can use them as makeup base. Besides, that most CC has few colour selection to cater to different to skin tone.

So, CC cream is not the same as BB cream or the upgraded version of BB cream.

Opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON LOREAL LUCENT MAGIQUE BB SKIN LUMINATING BB CREAM

This is the first time i tried BB cream coming from Loreal.  Before that, i had heard many not so good review about this BB cream.  This BB cream claimed to self adjust to every skin tone which i of course do not believe it the moment i press the bb cream out of the tube.  The cream is pure white with tiny capsules like scrub.

It claimed to minimises pores, smoothen skin texture, covers spots, reduces the appearance of fine lines, even skin tone, luminous finish, 24 hours of hydration, all day comfort, light feel texture and spf 20+++.  It is suppose to make the skin glows from within, all day light feel and radiant complexion.

the swatches.  I have not blend it in circular mode.

The BB cream contains bb capsules that when activated will self adjust to every skin tone.  Personally, i tried this twice.  The first time, it was a total failure as i look totally white like a ghost and i had to apply another darker tone bb cream on top making me looking a little better but still white.  The mistake was i applied it like how i normally just apply any bb cream. Dot on the photo head and just swipe across.

The second time, i realise that it may have something to do with my application to turn the white beads into color close to my skin.  I have to apply it in circular method and break the capsules like a scrub with tiny beads into colour to our skin.  Keep going around and around in circular mode( like clockwise) until the colour turn from white to yellowish.  I am not sure how it will turn on other skin.  It turn into my skin colour from being white at first.  I didn't have breakout that day so i am not sure if it will cause me allergies.  It does illuminate the skin but not sure about oil control as my T-zone was a little oily after 8 hours.

So here is the bb cream on my face.  Sorry, nothing on my face except the bb cream.

Overall i think it is not bad except that there should be printed where the consumer are told how to apply the bb cream or i think most will apply BB cream the usual way instead of applying it in circular mode until the colour changes.


This is not a sponsored review.  Samples are from the samples event conducted by Loreal Paris Malaysia. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON OSLEE ROSEHIP BB CREAM HD FLAWLESS SPF 26 PA++

The BB cream smell of rose.  For me, the coverage is light.  It quite watery and leave a dewy effect on my skin.  I don't really like bb cream as they tend to stick to my specs and this is no exception.  It just stick to my specs and i have to clean my glasses so often.  After a few hours of application, the bb cream started to show dry patches on some part of my face which i do not like.

the swatches

It does cover a little of the redness but not all.

My light scars still can be seen even after few layers of bb cream.  Overall, i don't really like the bb cream.  The only thing i like is the smell and that the bb cream suits the colour of my skin.  I just don't like that it has a very light coverage.  If you do not have redness problem like i do and just need something light, it will suits you.  I prefer something with heavier coverage on the days i have "bad day" skin.

50ml for RM129.90.  Oslee products are made in Hong Kong
Samples from Only Beauty . However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON BIORE UV AQUA RICH WATERY BB SPF50+/PA+++

Here is the 5g Biore BB  UV AQUA RICH WATERY BB SPF50+/PA+++.  It comes in form of cream.

Normally the bb cream i used before is more watery(for examples Maybelline clear smooth bb cream).  Biore bb cream is a bit thicker like a cream but really blend well with my skin.  It really feel like second skin once i apply it on my skin.  It just look so natural on me.  I don't even feel like i am wearing any BB or sunblock ^^.  It is not oily at all.  So, i don't have to worry about the bb cream disappearing from my face especially after few hours.

The colour really suits me well too as i am quite fair.  Some BB cream makes me look darker.  I don't even need to wait for it to set.  It is not sticky or greasy.  I guess it is waterproof as when i used tissue to blot, nothing came out which is good ^^.  As for whether it make my skin more even, cover dullness or brighten the skin, i am not sure since nobody seems to notice anything > < .

Sorry for the lighting.  i am not wearing blusher.  Both actually look natural > <

The coverage is quite light if use little but one can use a few more layer for better coverage or just dab in some concealer.  I would buy it again for the BB cream and also the sunblock since i need some coverage and also the sunblock when my skin is not that good.   I am lazy and having BB cream plus sunblock save me time for my morning skincare. I prefer the extra sleep.  Once good thing is it doesn't break me out.    I dislike anything that cause me clogged pores.  It is made in Japan ^^.  I am going to get it after i finished the sample.

Retailing at RM32.90.

For more information, please visit Biore Malaysia.  This is sample i got during their sample event from Biore Malaysia

REVIEW ON NUXE BRIGHTENING PROGRAM BB CREAM SPF 30 PA+++

It claimed to : Unifies, diminishes the appearance of darkspots, beautifies, moisturizes and suitable for all skin types.  Ideal as a makeup base.


I had never heard of NUXE BB cream yet.  I heard that it will only be launching in Malaysia this month.  So, those getting this bag will be one of the first to try the BB cream.  Nuxe is a famous for the Huile prodigieuse  so i can't wait to just try this since i love the Huile Prodigieuse.

Here is the swatch of the bb cream.  Look really orange on my skin. =(
Personally i do not really like the smell.  It smell like some plastic even after several hours.  i guess because it is really organic that there isn't any fragrance added thus smelling like that.  However, if you are someone really into organic things maybe this is for you.

This is the photo of before and after.  The lighting is the same but my skin tone look really different right?

The orange colour just doesn't suit my light skin or it oxided on me =(  .  Nuxe BB cream provides medium coverage for my skin since i can still see the red pimples.  It does moisturise my skin and last on my skin for few hours.  It is waterproof but not sweat proof since when i blot, some of the bb cream came out.  As for oil control, i am not sure since i will blot with tissue even if i do not look into the mirror.

I think Nuxe bb cream is more suitable for those with tan skin compare to light skin like mine. > <  I just look darker with this BB cream.  I am not sure if they will come out with different colours but so far there is only one colour for everyone.

Overall, if not for the smell and it doesn't suit my skin tone, i would like it since it is organic?  I just couldn't accept the smell that makes me feel sickly each time i take a sniff at it =( .  Sorry but this is just my honest opinion.  Have you tried this  NUXE BRIGHTENING PROGRAM BB CREAM SPF 30 PA+++ before?

15ml Nuxe Brightening BB Cream SPF30/PA+++ (RM120/30ml) are from April Bag of love  .Thanks to The Butterfly Project-Beauty Blogger .

MAYBELLINE CLEAR SMOOTH BB CREAM

MAYBELLINE CLEAR SMOOTH BB CREAM

Price          :           RM15.90

Packaging  :           small enough to fit into bags (made in China)

Effect        :           

the bb cream does blend into my skin as nobody notice the difference when I was not wearing any bb cream.  It does cover up redness and pimples as well the sunburn look.  It is basically my saviour to cover up all those imperfection without the foundation look.  Besides, BB cream looks more natural than using loose powder.