REVIEW ON UGB PEELING GEL-KOREAN SKINCARE PRODUCTS

If you love Korean skincare products, chance is you would also love this brand. Their products are made with natural goodness of herbs products that will help even sensitive kin.

UGB’ offers a new and exciting future for the marketing of healthy organic skincare; it provides a new dimension of products as it is the first Ginseng skincare 

UGB is one of the best-selling brands of Korea Skin Care. The products are formulated with professional knowledge and advanced technique by both Korea and Japan. They have been identified as Natural Skin Care. They are manufactured and imported from Korea directly which is suitable for the oriental market.

The main ingredients are rich in Botanical and Ginseng extracts which accelerate blood circulation and enhance the delivery of physiologically active ingredients deep into the skin. They are natural ingredients which are good for whitening and moisturizing. It softens skin and soothes the sensitive skin comfortable and clean into velvet texture. 

UGB PEELING GEL & 

UGB PEELING GEL

 Best seller

UGB Peeling gel

100ML 

RM 145 

Formulated with ginseng extract, natural cellulose and oriental herbs, Peeling Gel softly lifts away dead skin cells that will leave skin glowing with its exfoliating peel. It accelerates blood circulation and enhances the delivery with it's the delivery of physiologically active ingredients deep into the skin. Utilising protease technology, a unique blend of plant-based enzymes combined with the skin's free protein and amino acids, peeling gel helps prevent moisture loss by enhancing the skin's protective barrier for a smooth, glowing complexion.

How to use :

-Spread some amount over the cleaned face (avoid eyes & lip zone). Gently massage with your fingertips in circular movement. Specially massage on T zone. Rinse off with warm water. 

Twice a week. 

This product is great for sensitive skin, because this peeling gel is really really mild and gentle.

UGB PEELING GEL

UGB PEELING GEL

UGB PEELING GEL

UGB PEELING GEL

As their products are made of natural herbs, do put it at cold place and avoid the sunlight . Close the cap right after using for fear of the 'ingredients' dispersed into air.

UGB PEELING GEL

UGB PEELING GEL

I am sorry for some of the pictures as the writing is too small and light that it is actually hard to even see them in real life.

The box is really luxurious as it is printed with good quality papers. It is in burgundy colour with golden embossing and the design of ginseng. It is a lovely box and definitely appropriate as a gift.

The bottle has a cap that can close tightly and the bottle reminds me of milk shape which I love. The bottle is made of high grade plastic that is of beautiful burgundy colour.

UGB PEELING GEL

Here is the peeling gel. It smells just so good! The peeling smell exactly like ginseng and using it is just like applying real ginseng goodness on your skin. I have to remind myself that is not for consumption purposes.

The peeling gel turns into water and disappeared until you can see the beads.  Depending on your skin, the size of the beads are quite different.  The peeling gel doesn't cause irritation on my skin or cause me redness.  It certainly does work because my face was sure less red as it calms down the skin too.  If you have watch Korean's beauty show, the dermatologist would recommend to do peeling to the skin to get of the acne or the called it trouble skin.

So, here is the results of using the peeling gel.

notice the differences that my hands is brighter than the one without it =)

effect after using the UGB peeling gel-I was shocked with the results

My skin is sure very soft and brighter after the peeling gel.  It makes application of products much easier after that.  Serum and essence get absorbed into my skin easier after using peeling gel.  

My skin is sure brighter too because dead cells are removed. The effect can last to one week if you are not exposed to the sun.  If you have sensitive or acne prone skin like me but can't tolerate AHA, BHA or retinol, then peeling gel for exfoliation is recommend.  One still has to exfoliate to get rid of those dead cells every week.  Peeling gel is much gentle for sensitive skin and acne prone skin like me.  

However, peeling gel is not a pore cleanser so it can't extract your blackheads.  It is just to remove all the accumulated dead cells and dirt  from your surface.  It can help to soften for easier removal of blackheads.

I recommend to use the peeling gel on dry skin > wash if off with cleanser> pore cleanser> mask (no exfoliation mask) > serum > moisturiser

Overall, it is product worth to get for own self maintenance at home.  A bottle can you very long.

Get their products at UGB outlets or their  Lycoz  official website .

UGB outlet
-Sunway Pyramid
-AEON Mid Valley
-Parkson One Utama
-Parkson Subang Parade
-Parkson Sungei Wang


UGB Peeling gel 100ML RM 145

For more information, please visit UGB facebook Malaysia.  You could buy them at  Lycoz  official website.  They have online shop now.

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REVIEW ON A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

I think it has been some time since I like a cleanser as much as this one. You can go HERE if you want to know what I normally use. Generally, foam cleanser doesn’t work that well with my skin so I usually have a separate cleanser for sensitive skin. Before I dwell into it, I have acne prone, sensitive and combination (normal on other area&oily on T-zone) skin that can’t handle foam cleansers because those are usually drying to my skin or cause me breakouts.

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

SKIN TYPE:
NORMAL SKIN
COMBINATION SKIN
OILY SKIN
IDEAL FOR
NON-DRYING CLEANSING
EFFECTIVE REMOVAL OF FACE AND EYE MAKE-UP
REMOVAL OF EXCESS OILS AND SEBUM

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
PANAMA BARK, PRO VITAMIN B5, WITCH HAZEL

A'kin Sandalwood & Neroli Pure Facial Cleansing Gel

Remove excess oil, makeup and impurities naturally with A’kin’s natural facial cleanser. A synergistic combination of select pure botanic actives like Panama bark, Witch Hazel and Vitamin B5 works to thoroughly cleanse, clarify and soothe skin – removing all traces of makeup and excess oils. The pH balanced formula is non-drying and gentle enough to use morning and night as part of your natural skincare regime. Your skin will feel clean, fresh and smooth with this natural facial cleanser.

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

A'KIN SANDALWOOD&NEROLI PURE FACIAL CLEANSING GEL

I was actually skeptical when I got this cleanser thinking that it won’t be that great or anything at all. It has the smell of sandalwood&neroli so if you like earthy scent, then this is great but if you don’t, then the smell disappeared fast so don’t need to think worry about the scent.

It has a simple bottle that one would just pass by and won’t even look at it. I guess the simplicity is what I do look most for cleanser consider most cleansers that I like has simple packaging. I am more interested in the content and if it really works.

What piqued my interested is actually the texture of the cleanser. It is not watery but in form of transparent brownish gel. It doesn’t foam up much when I applied it to my skin. It feels like those cleansers than one get when going for facial. The softness and cleanliness that I get from one time of cleaning is just impeccable. My skin is so soft and clean that I would want to clean it again with this A’kin sandalwood&neroli pure cleanser.

It doesn’t cause me sensitivity. In fact, it helps to tone down my skin sensitivity. It also doesn’t dry my skin at all and my skin still feels like it has a balance of moisture even before applying moisturizer. It sure helps with the dryness if you are using lots of products for acne or pimples which are drying. A cleanser like this sure helps to prevent dryness without cause more blackheads or whiteheads.

It does remove makeup if you use about 10minutes to go around your face in circles.  If you are one in a hurry, then I suggest that you use those makeup remover to remove all those stubborn makeup prior to using this cleanser.

Would I buy it again? Yes, I would need to stock up this up because it is very lovely. Every wash feels like I am having a facial. It is really worth it considering the size and one don’t need a lot to clean the face with.  Sound too good to be true? You would have to try it yourself to find out!





Products retails at:
A'kin Sandalwood&Neroli Pure facial cleansing gel 225ml RM 99.00
Here is direct link to the product Here



Product are available from TNS skin Lab outlets such as Midvalley , online shops (Hishop) and from their website TNS Skin Lab.

For more information, please visit official website TNS Skin Lab and Tns Skin Lab facebook .

SKINCARE VIEWS: IS IT NECESSARY TO USE TONER?

I think it has been a long battle between the two reasons. One side will say that is it is useless to use toner and it is just a waste of money while the other one said it is a must to use toner in the daily routine. I think there is truth to both sides of the stories.

This is my opinion on it.



Use a toner

• You do not exfoliate your skin with scrubs, mask, vitamins or using any cleansing tools

• Use toner to help preps skin because it moisturize the skin

• You just need something for you to feel really clean

• You are die hard follower of the Korean skincare steps

You do need toner

• You are already using exfoliating agents-retinol, scrubs, peels, vitamin or those cleansing tools

• You have sensitive skin that can’t take any friction

• Too lazy to spend too much time on having too many steps in your skincare routine

• Wanting to have money

There are humongous ranges of toner now to cater for all sort of skin. You could check this link HERE for different types of toner.

As to answer the question does using toner helps to have flawless skin? Again it is Yes and No. Yes, if you get the right toners for your skin type and no if your skin is already in the best condition so asking this toner to do it wonders is just impossible.

Again, it is an endless journey of searching for the ‘right’ toner as not every toners are the same and suits everybody. Toner is just one of the contributing to the flawless skin and it is not meant to be use alone.

Personally, the toner that I think that I like generally like are those with calming agents and also those essence types because it will make the skin bouncy.


Overall, having a good skincare routine is important.  Using or not using toner is just a part of it.


I am not a professional chemist or anything so what I said here is just my opinions and please do not be angry if the opinions or the trend here changes.
The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

I am no longer 18 years old so I have to start with using eye creams because after all, our eyes are the place where it will first show the sign of ageing.  No one wants to look older than their real age and women would do anything to reverse or stop the ageing process.  Well, at least to prolong as long as possible.

Many had told me that I should start using eye cream once I hit 25 and that is what I have been doing for the past few years besides using other products.  Like other women out there, I have been searching for eye creams or eye serum that will suit my types of skin because generally eye cream are made creamier and heavier which I don't really like because it can form oil seeds.

So, currently I have been using a product from A’Kin and I love this eye cream very much because it is really awesome. Do read to see on why I love it very much.

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

Product Description

SKIN TYPE:

ALL SKIN TYPES

IDEAL FOR:

HELPING TO REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF FINE LINES AND WRINKLES AROUND THE EYE AREA

FRESHER, MORE YOUTHFUL LOOKING EYES

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

SAMBUCUS, VITAMIN C, WHITE TEA, CORNFLOWER, PANTHENOL (PRO VITAMIN B5)

The [A’kin] natural range of skin care products welcomes the newly improved White Tea & Cornflower Eye Day Gel. Now formulated with the concentrated nature of Sambucus Extract and Vitamin C, this eye day gel will help brighten and tighten the fragile eye area with its soothing and moisturising properties. *In recent consumer trials, the new formula received glowing reviews with 97% of consumers seeing excellent results in hydrating and soothing skin, 85% experiencing tightening and firming around the eye area and 71% noticing an improvement in reducing dark circles. *Based on 60 consumer responses to a self assessment survey.

ingredients list of A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL

Normal eye cream would be creamy and takes longer to absorb but not this one. Although it is really watery, it just get absorbed fast into my eyes leaving no trace of any greasy cream on my eyes. I thought that eye cream is going to get absorb slowly because I have oily eyes but no. Simply amazing.

There is very light smell of corn but the smell disappeared after application. It is also very cooling and helps my eyes to look brighter.  I haven't have any dark eyes circles when I am using this.  It sure reduce my puffiness too.

This is a eyes gel that will suits even those from 25 to 50 if you have issues for oily lids and are afraid of oil seeds.I love this and it is surely not expensive because it can last at least few months since you need only a pea size each time.

results of using A'KIN WHITE TEA&CORNFLOWER EYE DAY GEL for 3 weeks

I think anyone would love fast absorbing eye cream should try this. Highly recommended! It is natural and very much affordable too =) .






Products retails at:

A'kin  White Tea&Cornflower EYE DAY GEL 15ml RM 115.00

Here is direct link to the product Here



You could buy it from TNS skin Lab outlets such as Midvalley , online shops (Hishop) and from their website TNS Skin Lab.
For more information, please visit official website TNS Skin Lab and Tns Skin Lab facebook .
Products retails at For more information, please visit official website. Product was sponsored. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON ARPIVITA PROPOLINE SHAMPOO FOR COLORED HAIR

Brand: Apivita 

Description: Helps preserve hair color and protect from solar radiation, damaging effects of the environment and styling products with sunflower. Improves hair texture and maintains hair’s natural hydration and softness with honey. Bio Cotton Protection System (cotton+oligosaccharide+arginine), an exclusive innovation of APIVITA laboratories, works to strengthen hair texture and improves elasticity, forming a protective shield against environmental damage. 

How to use: Massage small amount into wet hair and scalp, work into a rich lather and rinse thoroughly. 

Ingredients: Aqua** (Water**), Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Mel* (Honey*) Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Extract, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf*, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Arginine, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil*, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal

List of ingredients for Arpivita Propoline Shampoo for colored hair

This is an organic brands from Greece and if you are anyone who love organic products, then you would love it.

I got a few samples from Honeyz Cube and so I tried this shampoo.

It is a wrong conception that you could not use shampoo meant for coloured hairs. Shampoo for coloured hairs are gentler and so it would your hair especially after a day at the beach.

The shampoo is made with honey, smells sweet and soothing. It has a clear yellowish tint just like how honey would like but of course without the sticky feeling.

It lathers up well and there is good amount of foam.  The shampoo cleanses the hair well without drying. I don’t even need conditioner after using this shampoo.  Next time, if you get organic shampoo and it is for colored hair, you can use it =) .  It won't hurt your hair.


SGD 30.   Made in Greece.
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.

FOOD REVIEW: MERSING SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (THE PORT BEFORE GOING TO TIOMAN ISLAND)

This is the restaurant that I will patron most of the time. The reason is because their food has the most value for money compare to other restaurant. The portion is big and the price is cheaper than the other Chinese restaurant available in Mersing. It is just next to Guardian.



This is a Chinese restaurant which is not Halal as they do have liquor and pork. If you see a closed sign, it means all the tables are full. Unless you are willing to wait outside which might take one hour for a table, then look for other restaurant. It is uncommon here as people here don't wait for table unlike in big cities.



When you enter, only seat at the table without pork or spoon as it indicate it is empty. Tables with pork, chopstick, plates and spoons on the table or different colour table colour clothes shows that the table is already reserved for someone.



I like that they have the table clothes as it looks neat and clean. It is fully air conditioned and there is also free wireless internet service. I think the decorations inside the restaurant are simple. This restaurant doesn't have a menu book but rest assured because the person who takes your order can speak and understand English. I always see other tourist coming into this restaurant for food.



What is good to eat here?



I would recommend going for their selection of dishes and not noodles as the comparison between their dishes and noodles are far. Their dishes are way far better than their noodles.

Bean curd in the clay pot

Bean curd in the clay pot is so fresh and crunchy. The vegetables is cooked just nice and the tofu was generous as the pot is fill up and enough for four person. The sauce is very fragrant and goes well with your rice. One can't help but keep on scoping the sauce up to the last drop.

kangkung

Love the kangkung with sambal belacan. I find the kangkung is cooked just nice. It is so crunchy that there is sound when I bite into it. The sauce with sambal belacan is just perfect to go with the rice and not too salty or watery. I think this is one dish that one should order if anyone wants to try the taste of Malaysian food. I love this very much and can't help but order this one every time I visit Mersing Seafood restaurant.

shark's meat with dry chilies

I ordered shark's meat with dry chilies as I prefer spiciness. You could ask for other suggestion considering that everyone may have special preferences or dislikes. The fish is very well cleaned and so the meat does not have any fishy smell. Usually, there will be too many dried chilies and onions but very little of meat in other restaurant. However, it is different here. There is a lot of the shark's meat and it is cooked just right because the meat retains it freshness and taste. I love this dish very much but this dish is not available all the time due to the weather and people here don't eat shark's meat.

A pot of chinese Tea RM3 (refillable with hot water)
Rice RM1 per plate
Fish RM 15
Meat RM 18
Vegetables RM 8
Bean Curd RM12

No sure about price of beer here.

Non Halal

This is not a sponsored review.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

REVIEW ON ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER #1 PINK SHINE ROSE

"I wanted some much more than they've got planned"

The quotes are printed at the side of the box for the rose blusher for Princesss Happy Ending Belle.

This is Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher  that has yet to be available in Malaysia.  It is from the Etude House Princess collection and here is the Belle’ Blusher.

There are two colours for the blusher- 1# Pink Shine Rose and 2# Coral Rose .

The box is actually design to look like a book. Yes, one can’t help falling in love with Etude House’s products that are just so pretty and fit for princess.  I don't even have the heart to throw such beautiful design book away.

Here is how the box looks

the top

ingredient list

ingredient list

the side of the box

the back of the box

 Sorry can't read the Korean words but it is sure pretty to look at.

ETUDE HOUSE PRINCESS HAPPY ENDING ROSE CHEEK BLUSHER

The blusher itself it is made from light good quality plastic. It is in pink with good printing as the colour doesn't fade away.  Gold colour makes it look more luxurious.

back of the blusher

the rose blusher

 Inside, there is a rose embossed on the blusher. It looks just so pretty and I find it is a little like Milani blusher which also has rose embossed. Well, this blusher is sure cheaper than other pretty looking blusher available around too.

It is so pretty that I don't have the heart to even use it but well I still have to use it someday.

the rose blusher

 The blush itself has a very light scent of roses =) .

Here is the swatches

The blusher feels really soft and fine.  The blush has a pearl light pink colour.  So, one might need to apply many more layers for the colour to show.  I think it is meant for people with very light skin tone or for those nude makeup or princess makeup.  I think that this blusher would work better as a highlighter on my face.  The colour stays for a few hours unless one rub it off.

I am sorry that I didn't post up the photos of the blusher on my face because really, one can't see the colour on my face unless I edit the photos.



Etude House Princess Happy Ending Rose Cheek Blusher 2 Colors 4.8g at ($ 10.29 USD)  Sale Price: ($ 8.75 USD). Made in Korea.

You can get it at BeautyNetKorea. It is a company in South Korea.  They shipped internationally. 

For more information, please visit official website Etude House Global and BeautyNetKorea. Product is not sponsored. The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.