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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‘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.

ASIAN BEAUTY SKINCARE TIPS AND BEAUTY TRENDS FOR YOUTHFUL SKIN

Beauty and skincare trends change from time to time.  I notice similar trends following beauty bloggers and in beauty shows this few years.

Most of these are not really new but worth to ponder upon for there is something new to learn each time. After all, we don't want to cake our face with lots of makeup if our skin is well take care of.  I am always envious of people without skin troubles and they tell you that they just use water! Sob sob, if you are with me, then here are the trend that is becoming more and more popular with beauty enthusiasts.

1. Beauty Food


Most celebrities, youtuber and people attest their beautiful an youthful skin with food that they eat.  What I notice from the trend is the consumption of healthy food containing antioxidant in the morning or through the day.  It is also to avoid having constipation that can cause the waste to stay inside the body.  My Asian mum doesn't care about skincare at all but put high emphasis on what goes into the body.

I personally have few favourites that I have been drinking and sharing with people around me.  These food need little knowledge of cooking compare to the sea cucumber recipe or the Dragon Dew Cake .  It is also not as expensive as ginseng, bird nest or sea cucumber.

Japanese Green tea

Japanese Green tea
I drink this daily to reduce acne actually and I like the taste =) .  You are supposely to take out the green tea bag after 1 min and not wait more than 2minutes else it will turn yellow.

Hibiscus tea (Roselle)

Hibiscus tea (Roselle)
It is more commonly know as hibiscus tea but there are many plants under the Hibiscus.  So, the one people use for tea is actually Roselle to be exact.  Here in my country, we called it the fake Ribena.  It tastes like sour grape juice.  It is sourish and the stronger the colour, the better the taste to me.  It is better to drink it warm but most people drink it cold here which might lessen the effectiveness.









2. Minimalist skincare

While in the past there was recommendation of using 15-20 products in one skincare routine, the trend has changed to using minimal effective products for the skin.  Who have the time to spend 3hours in one single routine for their skincare routine when we barely have time to remove those makeup at night?  Not to mentioned I forgot what is my next products to use since I barely remembered what I eat yesterday.
Most people find using 4-6 products (doesn't add in cleansing products) are enough to cover their needs, shorten their time and lessen the irritation since we don't use everything from just one brand and one line.  Some products can cause irritation in long term especially if you have acne prone skin so it is easier to figure it out if you have shorter skincare products than an elaborate 15-20 products. However, if using 20 products is your choice, you don't have to listen to me because I am just sharing my observation from the current trends.
One of the products that is in the beauty arsenal is moisturiser. Get one that will moisturise your skin according to your skin type as moisturised skin prevents wrinkles from forming faster and thus a younger looking skin =) .  Also get a serum than using a whole bunch of 7 serum that works the same.

3.Use a sunscreen 
This is a no brainer.  Many skin expert, doctors and dermatologist will recommend you to use a sunscreen to protect the skin from damage from the UV rays.  The sun rays are number 1 cause of skin aging and skin cancer.  SO, protect your skin!  Get sunscreen that your skin agrees to.  At least there more sunscreen to choose from compare to 10 years ago where the only sunscreen that is supposed to protect me caused me clogged pores and more acne.  I avoided those messy sunscreen until some Japanese brand came out with better formulation sunscreen.
It is better to prevent then to repair the damage later.  Not to mention the amount of money save with using sunscreen now!

4. Focus on cleansing products

Just like moisturising and sunscreen, the focus is on cleansing the skin well to prevent clogged pores and other skin problems.  Even if you do not wear makeup, you do need to clean the face well from sunscreen as sunscreen residue can cause clogged pores and acne if left on the skin.  Please do not wear sunscreen at night if you are going to sleep as it clogged the skin!

It is commonly that most people do the double cleansing.
1st cleanser which are either oil cleanser, balm cleanser or micellar water.
2nd cleanser which are foam cleanser, gel cleanser or milk cleanser.
3rd cleanser-organic soap bar which some use it to wash their hand and apply the foam on the face in between 1st cleanser and 2nd cleanser

Wow, I guess you are probably shocked at using so many cleanser but that is the amount of effort put into cleansing now.  Organic soap are different from the regular harsh bar soap so they are more expensive than regular soap.  Choose your cleanser well since some cleanser can irritate and cause clogged pores.





So, I hope that there is something new after going through this long winded post.  You are entitled to your own opinion even if you do not agree with this 'trend'.  After all,  it is just opinions and each of us will want to maintain youthful skin as long as possible without too much effort.


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REVIEW ON CUBECRATE MAY 2016 SUBSCRIPTION

Gifting yourself for working hard and getting through the month without breaking your bank?

This May Cubecrate theme is Mother's Day.  There are mixture of products from food, skincare and baby product. I love the Brownies and already gulp it down the moment I took it out from the box.

Alveu Malaysia Online Instagram Pomegranate Scrub

Rainbow&Butterflies Instagram special handmade handkerchief

For Goodness Cakes Chocolate Brownies

TheSabun  Panna Berry Lip Balm
Tara Metallic temporary tattoo
Mycare Malaysia 自白肌 moisturiser samples
Beyond Beauty International

Alveu Malaysia Online Instagram Pomegranate Scrub

For Goodness Cakes Chocolate Brownies

Tara Metallic temporary tattoo

TheSabun  Panna Berry Lip Balm

Mycare Malaysia 自白肌 moisturiser samples

Rainbow&Butterflies Instagram special handmade handkerchief

This month box has been great as it has all the products for a pampering session as well as for beauty.  The Panna Berry Lip Balm is really great for a person who always have chap lips like me.  The metallic temporary tattoo is great for those who are only looking for temporary beauty without committing to one forever.  I use the pomegranate scrub on my body to remove dead skin cells.




Product retails for
A box is Rm35 plus shipping
RM 90 for 3 months
RM 197 for 6 months

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REVIEW ON FEEDMYGUEST WEBSITE-ORDERING CATERERS IN MALAYSIA MADE EASY

Stress looking for caterers for your events?
The menu, the price, reliability, the location of the caterer and if there are other service such as canopy?

Now, with FeedMyGuest website, you can order food for your events without the trouble of going to the physical store to check out the caterer one by one.  That is a lot of time and effort save on your part.

1. Visit the website www.FeedMyGuest.com . Click on the find caterers.

2. Browse Caterers. Choose the caterers that you would like to view.

3. View the caterer details and menu.
    The caterer profile are well presented with information on the price,menu &service

4. View the menu.

5.  Click on the 'select' button for more details on the package.  It will reveal the full menu list (items included, price, Gst, transportation &etc)

6. Click on the order form and submit your order. There will be notification  on your email for the order number.

It is easy and simple to navigate through the website. There are many reputable caterer and 5 star Hotel such as Hilton hotel, Teafani and etc.
Besides, the caterer will be the one contact you directly so I guess communication is faster and easier than having a middle person.  I do like the comprehensive profile of the caterer which is really convenient.  There is also review and rating which are functional for previous historical service =) .

One can also gauge how much money you need for your events as well as the cuisine that you prefer.  This is easier compare to driving to one restaurant after the other, look for parking places, look into their cuisine and if they could cater for your needs.

For more information, please visit FeedMyGuest official website.
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