HOW TO GET RID OF PIMPLES/ACNE ON FACE

This is my current skin.

This my terrible skin in the past which is actually quite good compare to 10 years ago.  I didn't take photos of that time cause i was just so ugly that i do not want any photos.
Please do not get shocked

I do not have that great skin but at least it is better compare to when i was in my secondary or college years. At least I do not have any humongous erupting volcanoes now.  Maybe one or two small will pop out once in a month.  Comparing to years ago, this is so much better.

Well, i tried everything and every month i would go to Watson or Guardian and spent a lot on skincare products.  When I started working, i used SKII before.  It does help but not totally.  I almost gave up and decided to see a dermatologist to get a better skin.  However, I had changed my mind when i saw that a friend whom went to see a dermatologist but still have a bad skin condition.  Besides, I do not have the money to go for peels, microdermabrasion or for facials that cost few Ks as I was a poor student back then and still do not really like facial.

Yeah, i became my own dermatologist and used my own skin to endlessly keep trying and trying for the "right" products.  I do envy people now that they can just google up and check the response for a product compare to me 10 years ago when i do not even own a computer.  Last year, i manage to finally get some few products suitable for my skin by accident or through recommendation. I wish i have found them much earlier so that i don't end with some dented and pit scars on my face =(  .

Yeah, I pop all the pimples out even if there is no pus leaving scars behind.  Who don't right?

So my current regime is just simple and there is certain things that i do to keep it clear.  Who doesn't want a beautiful skin right?

1. Less sugar.  If it is possible, try to lessen sugar in your daily food. (avoid everything written 'diet')
2. Drink Japanese green tea
3. Eat yogurt or some probiotic
4.  Sleep before 12 at night.  You might not see the benefits of it but long deprivation will cause hormone imbalance.
5.  Use a gentle cleanser such as SRB Stabilized Rice Bran  or B.Lab hydrating matcha  or Himalaya Purifying gel cleanser
6. I use  differin only at night for pimples gel(when I break out) (don't use it when you are pregnant)
7. Always use sun protection or sunblock (especially if you use Differin or you will be looking like a lobster)
8.  Use a light moisturiser or probiotics moisturiser The Pure Lotus and Purito Oat in Calming cream
9. Drink enough of water (include vegetables soup or vegetables juice) Favourite ingredients 
10. Do not use any whitening products(not the same as brightening) when you are using products for acne.
11.  Avoid peanut butter and peanuts or stuff you are allergic to.


I hope this will help.  I had horrible skin last time and recently my friend said that my skin has change a lot. Yeah, I hope it will continue looking great. ^^  Have a nice day and good luck ^^

Thanks for reading.
Here are few links regarding acne or acne products:

What is your skin profile?
10 types of acne treatment for acne prone skin
Under USD25 skincare for fungal acne
7 ingredients for acne prone skin
Food that cause acne
Topical acne products
How to heal the pimples after picking
What are retinoid (tretinoin, retin A, tazaroc, adapalene and retinol) in Youtube

If all doesn't work at all, chances is it might be your hormone imbalance or in some case fungal infection and it is time to go see the dermatologist to get better advice. =) Look for a good dermatologist and not the one just wanting to drain you out of money.

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MY SHOPPING FOR CLARKS SHOES

My Clarks

flippy seas denim

the white is rubber and the blue outside is the suede i guess.

As for the lining i am not sure

this picture is from goggle images

I couldn't afford Jimmy Choo or Manolo Blahnik yet so for now it is Clarks.  

So, I went to shop in Midvalley because i need to buy shoes and having a voucher does really help.  It is like having discount.  

I was there too early and there was no one inside the shop yet.  Normally i wouldn't walk into Clarks but i would go into Bata that is just next to it. hahaha. > <

The Clarks shop in Midvalley is really small.  There isn't much choice compare to those Uk and US Clarks website.  I felt the shoes inside the Midvalley Clarks is slow in bringing in the new season shoes.  Those new season is already out overseas but there is only few new in shoes here.  It is hard to choose since with that price when I can usually just buy Bata  . 

I went in to check the price of the shoe and make myself shocked at the price of the shoes.  I guess i am a typical poor working class girl that i could never imagine that i will own such an expensive shoes to begin with.  I don't have deep pocket or someone that can buy for me okay?  Well, shoes that cost few hundred ringgit is expensive for me.  My most expensive shoes is just RM50 and that was Voir. > <

I just felt bad as i was checking almost every shoes inside the shops for the price.  Actually i have no idea what i want.  I was thinking of heels but then i can't wear heels all the time since i easily have back ache when i wear heels everyday.  So to be more practical i wanted some sandals but some of the sandals are ugly for me.  I wanted to buy the Carla Rosheen and then I saw this Flippy seas Denim.  In the end i choose this Flippy seas Denim cause it is cute and practical for walking purposes.  Flippy seas is already an out season shoes since i couldn't find it in the Clarks website at all.  Anyway, I am asking a lot from this shoes. 

> <

My normally 35 1/2 European size is now size 3 for UK.

Service was okay.  Just that i don't look rich and I came alone.  They got to check my IC to verify that i am the owner of the voucher.  On the way when i was taking the train back, a woman asked me if there is sales for Clarks.  hahaha  I guess i do looked like a school student trying to act rich.

I wore it the next day and it is comfortable.  I wonder what will happen after this since I spoil my own feet with comfortable shoes.  I better start keeping some money aside for shoes.  I got dinosaur legs since i walked hard and that is why my shoes spoil very fast.  If Clarks can last me for a long time, I will definitely return and be loyal. ^ ^ I promise.

When I brought it back, my mum said it is super ugly?  I thought I have a bit sense of fashion 

 or maybe my mum is from a total different world.  Or she is jealous that i didn't buy for her?
I felt upset about it.


What do think of it?  Have you recently bought shoes? What is your favourite shoe brands?

Flippy Seas Denim cost RM269
Carla Rosheen cost RM235


It is not a sponsored review.  I bought this with my money

REVIEW ON KINERASE EYE CREAM

According to the Kinerase website, the eye cream contained the highest 0.125% Kinetin and it is the highest kitenin which targets fine and wrinkles.  i decided to try the eye cream as i really have very bad case of baggy eye bags.  i really hope that this will work on me.  I don't want any surgery yet > <.  Last year i got a serious case of allergy after using an eye cream (better not to mention what it is).  I hope this will not cause me an allergy since it is a dermatologist product.

Before:  Look at those eye bags!  I looked 10 years older.

I was quite surprise after using it for a week.  i really does help although it does not get rid of it totally!

after 1 week:  Wow! really reduce!  No editing of photo!

Overall, i think i really like the eye cream for now.  i asked my colleague and she said she can see that the eye bags is not so obvious.  I am so happy!  Finally, after 10 years!  Unless i can find something better, i will be using this eye cream for the time.

Sorry for the ugly photos.  My skin is terrible and everyone knows i got really sensitive skin.

Is there a eye cream you love or rave about ?  Do share with me! i am still on the quest for the eye cream.^^

eye cream is from a sample set that i won from Kinerase Asia.

BECOME A MRLENS AFFILIATE PARTNER & EARN CASH!

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MrLens was setup in 2002 and is a dynamic company dedicated to providing you the highest quality service and the same brand name contact lenses that your doctor or eye specialist recommends from around the world. Today, we are proud to be the largest online contact lens reseller in Switzerland and major parts of Europe, going global and we are now available in Asia too!

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By becoming an affiliate partner with MrsLens you can start earning $ via your website, blog or email. Your readers will click the banners which directs them to MrLens.com.my. If they like what they see and make a purchase, you get up to 10% reimbursement of advertising costs! Everything else will be handle by MrLens and you can check your affiliate account to see how much you have earned. For more information clickMrLens Affiliate Information.
Here's a tutorial guide on how to become an affiliate partner!



click here to register as a new affiliate partner



fill in your details, make sure they're right!
(otherwise your payment will be bank in wrongly)



get your swift code by clicking find a swift code
then scroll down to search for your bank



submit your form & you'll be registered!
click continue



here's your account overview (mine is empty haha)
click Banners to start installing a banner on your site


select the banner of your choice, copy the code



follow the instructions to paste in your blog
this is for blogspot, I'm not sure how wordpress works


place your gadget anywhere you want



save & preview your blog to see the banner!


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register to become an affiliate & place banner for a month to qualify
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submit blog post link
a redemption code will be given to redeem the reward on MrLens
a camera lucky draw at the end of the campaign for a lucky blogger!


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REVIEW ON EAU THERMALE AVENE CLEANANCE GEL

i got this samples from Only beauty-a portal where they deliver free samples to your doorstep.^^

This is a cleanser for oily, blemish prone skin.  It is from Avene Cleanance range which are for oily and acne prone skin.  If your skin is dry but acne prone, then you would have to use another range.  Do visit their Facebook for assistance.

The liquid is green colour and clear.  There is a very lovely smell of fresh soap.  I love this very much as the first ingredient is Avene Thermal spring and it really help to clear off my my pimples without making my skin dry or taut.  

My skin heal faster too as there is lactic acid to exfoliate the skin and avoid the pores from getting clogged up.  Exfoliation is important to have glowing skin but not over exfoliation.  Since acne prone skin like mine doesn't suit any sort of scrub, i can just use this cleanser to do the 2 in 1 thing. Exfoliate and clean!  Isn't that awesome for a lazy bum like me?  i just can't bear the time to apply six thing on my face everyday.  However, i want a smooth skin.  So, this is just great for me ^^.  

However, if the skin is dry, do not use this.  I used this cleanser before and this is another cleanser that i will always use especially when i break out or having sensitive skin.  i can't think of another reason that i do not like it.

Some people reported that their skin is clear without any breakout after using the Cleanance range.  So, try this range out if you have acne prone skin like mine.  It works for me ^ ^.

50ml samples from onlybeauty

REVIEW ON DIFFERIN

This is differin adapalene for acne prone skin.  My friend introduce this to me by accident.  This is my pimples gel when my whole face was seriously full with erupting volcano.  I feel very low in confidence because of my acne prone skin and yeah, i am not even good loooking......  The thing about using this is that only use a pea size and at night.  Using too much can make the skin really dry, red and irritated.  So only a pea size and only use at night!  Make sure that skin is really dry after cleansing the face with a gentle cleanser.  Some cleanser will irritate it.

Well, it work but have to be really patient about it.  My skin purge the second week i was using it.  Literary the same place where i pop my pimples before.  There are more pimples than it already was.  However, the third week i was in, the skin got better.  However, the worser your skin is, the longer the duration to make all the pimples disappear.  Some use it along with antibiotic.

This is definitely a keeper for me as i couldn't afford clarisonic yet. > <  In Malaysia there is only the 0.1% .  i couldn't find any 0.3% version of Differin.

Do not use this if you are pregnant as this may cause birth defect.  Differin is made in France.

You use Differin like you are using tretinoin.  Make sure the skin is really dry after cleansing.  Then, apply only a pea size of the differin for the whole face. Wait for 30 minutes before applying moisturiser to avoid dryness.  Start slow and trying using differin every 3 days for the first two weeks. Then, if you don't have any dryness or peeling, change it to every two days.  Remember to only use differin at night or else you will burn yourself into lobster.  Use a sunscreen during the day and avoid the sun.

Do not use it the same time as BHA or AHA.



Any of you had tried this before?  What do you think of this.

Not sponsored.  I bought this. RM27 for 15g at a pharmacy.

REVIEW ON NUXE HUILE PRODIGIEUSE MULTI USAGE DRY OIL

This is a suppose to be a cult product.  Well, when it is a cult product, you will wondering whether does it work?  Well, i was skeptical at first and wondering if it just something like the Bio oil or the Palmer therapy oil.

Well, I say this is a good product to have as it is really multi-purpose.  It make my skin soft and it is definitely not oily or greasy at all because it is a dry oil.  So it is different compare to the common oil.  Huile Prodiguise   just disappeared from the skin after application making the skin really soft.  The Huile Prodiguise Or gives glow for those that want shimmer without looking like a disco ball.

So far, it doesn't give me any breakout even when my skin is sensitive and acne prone.  I break out when using hada labo(my skin is that bad).i will definitely come back to this product when i finish this soon.  I find that i love the smell but you can't use it as perfume cause the smell disappeared after an hour on me.  It smell of jasmine flower.  If you hate the smell of jasmine, you will probably hate this.Talk about the versatility, i used it on my face as moisturiser, on the edge of my hair, face primer, body lotion, hand lotion and even cuticle oil.  Incase if you are wondering, it is made with six precious plant oils and vitamin E.  The 100ml comes with a spray.

Well, it is a product worth investing at since it is good for my skin and i don't need to look further to bring everything when i travel.  I am a light traveller and i dislike bringing heap and heap of things when going travelling.

Feel free to leave a comment or question pertaining this product.  I will try the best to help you.

The bottle comes in a glass and it look luxury enough.  Nuxe is available in Sasa Malaysia.

So have you tried this products before?  What do you think of it?

This is not a sponsored review.
Product is courtesy from Clare Victoria Eastwood.http://kisses-n-smiles.blogspot.sg/

REVIEW ON BIORE MAKEUP REMOVER FOR EYE AND LIP-ACTIVE CLEANSING LIQUID

   I prefer those that are like water such as Bioderma or Avene make up remover to clean my whole face rather than cleaning oil.  I guess because I do not the oily feeling on my face.  This remove the make-up on the eyes and so I use it to remove foundation from my skin as well.  Overall, you have to shake it first until the oil and the water mix together before you can pour on cotton pad and just swipe on them.  I guess it is the budget version of cleansing water.  Overall, it does remove even my most stubborn mascara without much effort.  This  will be my number three cleansing make-up remover.  I prefer to just use one type of make-up remover for the whole face because am a lazy bum.

It is made in Japan.  So i guess it should be good.
130ml for RM 29.90


This is a free samples. 18ml

BIODERMA SENSIBIO H2O CLEANSER

This is seriously the best makeup remover i had use before.  Too bad it is not available in Malaysia and you will either have to source from Online or from neighbouring country, Singapore.  I love it as it remove all the seriously thick makeup or even waterproof makeup effortlessness.  I was shocked when my friend told me that she do not use makeup remover to remover her makeup.  Lucky she have good skin.  I will definitely get clogged pores and pimples if don't do double cleansing or use makeup remover like this.  This is good as it is fragrance free and gentle to the sensitive skin.
if you are so busy, you can just pour some Bioderma Sensibio and wipe off all your face and Viola, a total clean face and can doze of to bed immediately.  ^^


I do not own this picture.  The photos are taken from Bioderma official website.

SHILLS BLACK PURIFYING PEEL-OFF MASK

SHILLS PEELING MASK        

Price          :           RM42

Packaging  :           small tube

Effect        :        
It is dark sticky gel coming from the tube.  I peel it off after it dried up and a lot of blackhead came out.  However, those stubborn blackheads are still there and it is quite drying.  Overall, I think it is quite good to use it once in two weeks time.  Don’t use it everyday or the skin will be very sensitive and dry.


I do not this photos.  The photos are taken from Shill official website.

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.

MY SOS SKIN SAVIOUR

I am not born with nice skin but I learn how to take care of it after so much damage with simple products *sad*.  I envy those that only need water to wash their face.  Besides my usual clean, moisturize and sunblock regime, I have some products that I carry and keep with me just incase.  Maybe it will become one of your favourites too.

FRUIT OF EARTH ALOE VERA

Where to buy: You can buy the smallest bottle at around RM4-5 from Watson, guardian

or any common pharmancy.  I usually buy the biggest bottle possible.  This is a must for me.  However, make sure don’t put it under heat or the effect will disappear. 

Condition:      Sunburn.  If your skin got sunburn red, quickly apply a lot of this on the

skin.  You can also apply this as mask(thick layer)at night when the skin is dry.  Then, when the mask dry up, spray a bit of water and leave for another 1 min before rinse it off.  It will cool down your skin.

SODA BICARBONATE

Where to buy  :  Any grocery shops.

Condition        : Don’t use this too often or you will end up having worse skin ever.  ONLY use it   once in a week or MAX twice in a week.  Don’t use it if you are under medication for acne skin.

                       

                        1. Blackheads and whitehead

                        -Take a spoon and mix it with a spoon of water as well. Then apply it on the skin and rub it around those affected area for 1-2minutes.  You can use ice to rub afterwards.

                       

2.      Pimples

--Take a spoon and mix it with a spoon of water as well. Then apply it on the skin 2minutes or until it turn dry.  DO NOT RUB. Then rinse it off.  You can spray some apple cider vinegar that is already diluted on your skin to balance the ph but this is optional.  Put some pea size moisturizer after that.

PETROLEUM JELLY

Where to buy  : Any Watson or guardian. Cost not more than RM4

Condition        : There are many brands but as long it is petroleum jelly it will work. Dry or chap lips, dry patches on legs or cracked heels.  Put a lot of it on the heels and wear socks at night.  The next day, it will be really soft.  You can do the same for the hands.


Products are not sponsored.  The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

VEGETABLES TO THE RESCUE

When I was young, I only know that vegetable is food to be eaten inside the stomach.  You can try it a home but you will need to be a bit patient compare to those facial you do at spa and well a bit messy too.

EGGPLANT FOR DARK SPOT OR FRECKLES

Use a slice of the egg plant and rub the juice on the spot with freckles or dark spot every day at night.  It will fade away in about 2-4weeks depending on how severe it is.

TOMATOES FOR ACNE SCARS AND OILY FACE

Cut the tomato into two.  Use a spoon and take out all the juice and put them into a bowl.  Throw away the tomato skin.  Mash the tomato and put it on the skin.  Leave it for about minimum 20min to 1 hour.  I use the cotton pad to soak up the juice and put it on the face.  Less messy.

LEMON FOR WHITENING

Apply the lemon juice using cotton pad on the skin.  I like to soak the cotton pad with the juice and leave the cotton pad on the skin.  The effect will much faster.

CUCUMBER FOR SOFT SKIN

Cut the cucumber into slices to put on the face to cool down and whiten the face.  The juice works better but again you will probably need cotton pad to put on the skin.

This is the common vegetables that I like to use on my face when I am at home and have the time to do DIY mask because I need to prepare the ingredient for the masks which I am kind of lazy to do.  However, not every vegetables mask is suitable for everyone.  So, it depends on preference.