REVIEW ON JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

*What to do* when you dislike bar soap?
I steer clear of bar soaps but then there is this exception for handmade soap especially this one that use Oriental medicinal herbs. Reasons being hand-crafted soap are really fabulous and gentle with my sensitive skin.

People now take pride and are more selective in choosing skincare products including body care. Some people will also turn to Oriental medicinal when they have skin problem and the demand is because that Oriental medicinal are more gentle to the skin.

JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

The soap comes wrapped with such beautiful designed papers. It is so classy but simple at the same time.

JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

The back of the soap with the details about the soap.=) Beautiful right?



ABOUT
We take great pride in our meticulously handcrafted soap with Oriental medicinal herbs. Our herbal soap takes 100 days to produce, with herbal healing properties infused into the soap in 3 ways. Organic and wildcrafted herbs such as licorice, wormwood and houttuynia are infused in cold-pressed olive oil for 60 days. Then we added plantain, burdock, and licorice tea and added herbal powders into the final soap. The ground herbs also act as mild exfoliants.

This lengthy process creates a soap that not only offers amazing skincare benefits, but also maximizes the healing properties that the herbs have to offer.


Key ingredients:
Houttuynia 鱼腥草: A popular moisturizing and detoxifying herb that calms irritated skin, prevents acne and mitigate skin problems. Great for sensitive and troubled skin.
Licorice 甘草: Rich in beneficial plant sterols to promote skin elasticity and fight wrinkle formation. Contains glycyrrhizin that helps soothe irritated skin and glabridin that lightens skin.
Burdock 牛蒡: High in antioxidants, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, a popular natural remedy for many skin conditions.
Plantain 車前草: A great skin healing herb for many skin conditions like dryness and eczema.
Wormwood 艾草: A great healing herb that strengthens Chi, helps to moisturise skin, reduce dryness and itching.


Soap properties:
For face and body
Scent: Refreshingly earthy and herbaceous
Suitable for all skin types especially those with dry/eczema, acne-prone and traumatized skin
Moisturizing soap superfatted with organic raw shea butter and aged for at least 40 days
Formulated with medicinal herbs infused in oil for 60 days


100% natural & organic ingredients:
Aqua, Olea europaea (olive) oil, Elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, sodium hydroxide#, Ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) fruit butter*, Plantago major (plantain) leaf Ɨ , Arctium Lappa (burdock) root*, Houttuynia cordata (houttuynia) leaf Ɨ , Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root*, Artemisia absinthium (wormwood)Ɨ, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract

*Certified organic ingredients

Ɨ Wildcrafted

# None remains after saponifying oils into soap and glycerin

JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

Love the smell of the oriental herbal soap is earthy with smell of herbs =) .  There is not artificial colouring as the colours comes from the herbs and thus a bit brownish.

Since it is a handmade soap, it doesn't lather that a lot of foam but it cleanses the skin well, doesn't really dry my skin and help with my back-acne.  The smell isn't strong after you wash it off.  It foams up really easy even without using any foaming net.

Overall,  I find that it is good for people with skin trouble such as back acne and oily skin type.  If you are the type that still love to use the feeling of soap go for handmade soap as it was less harsh than those bar soap. For drier skin type, you can still use this soap.  Just don't leave it on the skin for more than 1minute and apply moisturising lotion after that. Alternative, go for their Jeanie Botanicals charcoal soap which is equally awesome too =)  .

Products retails at RM19 per bar  100g | 3.4oz (± 8g) Here .They do international shipping.

For more information, please visit  Jeanie Botanicals official website and like Jeanie Botanicals Facebook.


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JEANIE BOTANICALS 10-IN-1 HEALING SALVE

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)

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REVIEW ON JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)- A MULTI-PURPOSE NATURAL PRODUCTS

Hi beauties,

*What to do* if you are very much into product made from natural ingredients but do not want to use synthetic products? Then you could try this olive castile facial soap. It is very much gentle and it is a multipurpose products that you can use it for face, body and your hair. It is great to bring it along for travel rather than carrying so many things.

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)

JEANIE BOTANICALS is committed to handcraft pure castile soap the old fashioned way with 100% olive oil. True castile soap made this way is exceptionally mild and moisturizing. 100% olive oil soaps produces low lather but cleanses just as well while being gentle on the skin. Infused with calendula extract that helps boost skin health and cell regeneration and glycerin that leaves skin moisturized, smooth and healthy. Scented with soothing roman chamomile essential oil known for calming sensitive skin.

Soap properties:
Suitable for face and body
Scent: Delicately floral
Suitable for all skin types including babies
100% pure and natural soap
Biodegradable with no synthetic foaming agents, thickeners or preservatives


Directions:

Face, hair & body wash: Lather, massage, rinse

Shampoo: Massage into scalp and rinse. Follow by vinegar rinse

Bath & soak: Squeeze a few pumps into bathtub

Laundry: Use 50ml for a small load

General cleaning: Dilute 1 part soap to 4 parts water for dishes, floors, counters etc.


100% natural & organic ingredients:
Aqua (distilled water), Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Glycerin (from vegetable), Potassium hydroxide#, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower oil, Calendula officinalis (calendula) extract, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract

* Certified organic ingredients
# None remains after saponifying oils into soap and glycerin

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)

There is a paper seal at the bottle so that bottle will not leak during the shipping. Shake well before using.

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)

I like the simple packaging =0.

The facial soap comes in form of transparent liquid that lathered a bit and mild to my skin. There is only very light smell.
I can still feel the moisture left on my skin after the wash.  It also cleanses the skin well without irritation.  It does remove light makeup but not waterproof makeup so use a separate makeup remover to remove eyes makeup before hand.

Unlike the real pure olive oil, this doesn't clogged my pores. I couldn't use those cooking olive oil as it leave a greasy form on my skin. There is no any strong smell or fragrance at all so it would be good even for skin that can't handle synthetic fragrance or preservative.

If you are into the 'no -shampoo method' loved by celebrities but is afraid of looking like a greasy ball for a month, you could use this olive castile facial soap as your "no poo method" before moving to the real thing.  It makes the hair soft and it is natural!

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)

Products retails at RM33.00 240ml (8 fl oz) RM49 500ml
at Here. They do international shipping.

For more information, please visit  Jeanie Botanicals official website and like Jeanie Botanicals Facebook.


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JEANIE BOTANICALS 10-IN-1 HEALING SALVE

JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

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REVIEW ON JEANIE BOTANICALS-100% RAW, NATURAL AND ORGANIC SKINCARE CRAFTED BY ARTISAN

Hi Beauties,

What to do today?

Today, I am very excited to share with you this really marvellous Organic brand I recently got to try. Love their products that are made from Oriental ingredients =).

ABOUT

Prior to starting JEANIE BOTANICALS, Jeanie has been in the nutrition and wellness industry for over 10 years. From a young age, she has been exposed to the powerful healing properties of herbs and alternative therapies courtesy of her late grandfather, a herbalist and late father a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).



Since the birth of her first child, she has tried many natural and organic brands in the market with great hope (If they are organic they must be good, right?). However, she was greatly disappointed with the results. Despite labelled as ‘natural’ or ‘organic’, most popular brands still contained synthetic chemicals and preservatives that can cause irritation to the skin. Her son’s nappy rashes got worse and he also developed bad rashes from a ‘natural’ mosquito repellent product.



Determined to find truly natural solutions that were safe and effective, she researched and created her own. She was amazed at the sheer healing powers of simple botanicals and natural remedies and passed her creations for others to try. When family and friends kept asking for more, she realized the potential of this opportunity and founded JEANIE BOTANICALS and retrained in skincare manufacturing, herbalism and natural remedies.



At JEANIE BOTANICALS, we are committed to use 100% pure and natural ingredients for beauty, health and wellbeing. Only ingredients that we would use on ourselves find its way into the jars and the harmful ones (Read on our 8 No’s Promise) do not even get a chance. We believe that skincare products should be a joy to use without compromising the quality or the effectiveness. All our products are meticulously crafted in small artisan batches to ensure good quality and freshness. Nourish + Nurture, Naturally…

Lots of LOVE,



The JEANIE BOTANICALS Team

Excited to see what I got from Jeanie Botanicals?

JEANIE BOTANICALS 

The products are wrap individually and it is really secure to buy from them!  The wrap everything including the sample and the balm in tin to avoid spillage during shipping.

JEANIE BOTANICALS 

The whole package smell so nice because of the herbal soap. It smell heavenly and great to get such a nice package!  I think this is an organic brands that doesn't cost much also so it is wrong to assumed that organic products prices are sky high.  The products prices are really reasonable.

Please visit individual pages for the reviews =)

JEANIE BOTANICALS 10-IN-1 HEALING SALVE

JEANIE BOTANICALS ORIENTAL HERBAL SOAP (PINE/TEA TREE/EUCALYPTUS)

JEANIE BOTANICALS 100% OLIVE CASTILE FACIAL SOAP (CALENDULA/CHAMOMILE)



Products retails in between RM15-RM79 .

For more information, please visit  Jeanie Botanicals official website and like Jeanie Botanicals Facebook. They do international shipping.

Product are samples provided for reviews. However, the opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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SKINCARE TIPS: SKIN DIET, WHAT TO DO?

People always talking about diet diet and diet.  Do you know what is skin diet?

Someone said I love to use *what to do* so that is why I have to make my trademark. *shy*  Hope you do not mind it my dear readers.

While I am not a supporter of eating pills or something to beautify my skin, I do go on a skin detox or skin diet after a harsh time.

Recently, my skin was not in a good condition after a week of celebration with eating so much of processed food, cookies, peanuts, beers, high protein but without enough vegetables. Side effect of it? I breakouts, redness and had oily skin with dry patches all over.

Yeah, right after my skin was just good enough to see the daylight. If you experience something like me, it is probably time to look after it.

Don’t be scared, I don’t do anything drastic such as going for extreme measures such as one food diet or not eating anything at all. You could probably incorporate or adapt some of the method for your daily.



1. Drink 8 glasses of water daily. Drink more in the morning and noon.  Try to reduce the liquid intake at night to avoid bloating.

2. Drink two or three cups of pure warm green tea. Cold one doesn't really work.

3. Each and munch lots of fruits that contain high vitamin C and minerals. Don’t turn them into juice.

4. Eat plain greek yogurt. No sugar in it.

5. No red meat for the whole week.

6. Eat food high in Omega 3 such as fishes.

7. Avoid everything processed ( for examples: burger, fries, cookies, candy, sweets, can drinks, dairy , sugar)

8. No fried stuffs.

9. No alcohol.

10. Try a detox bath-Epsom salt and lemongrass oil.

11. Use masks daily.  If you love DIY mask, try ingredients such as yogurt, tomatoes, rice or aspirin.

12. I like to go free without makeup for a week.  Well, you don't have to force yourself.

13. No smoking. Duh, don’t smoke forever.


So do you any of the above to care for your skin?


No product reviews here.  Just my opinions on the topic and it is honest as always.

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TNS SKINLABS, ANTIPODES PRODUCTS IN MALAYSIA

Antipodes is a certified organic and natural skincare line featuring premium avocado oil and bioactive botanical ingredients from New Zealand.

We've found the answer to anti-aging in New Zealand nature. We carefully select bioactive native plant extracts to create skincare products that are scientifically and clinically shown to help promote youthful skin.

Antipodes is a Scientifically Validated Organic Beauty brand. Our skincare range also features nutrient-rich avocado oil and our key products are scientifically shown to promote the production of elastic, Type I and Type III collagen at a cellular level*.

We're devoted to our home, Aotearoa New Zealand - an exotic, fresh and exciting Antipodean nation. Therefore our green beauty ethos is based on full traceability of ingredients from sustainably cultivated plants, local productions and recyclable packaging.

We're strong on limiting human exposure to synthetic chemicals and limiting human effect on the environment, so we're certified organic with a light carbon footprint.
*Independent study by New Zealand Extracts

Awards for the range since its launch include;
• Best Natural Brand, Natural Health Awards UK 2012
• Best Application Eye Cream 2011, Harpers Bazaar Beauty Awards (Asia)
• Best Serum 2011, Harpers Bazaar Beauty Awards (Asia)
• Best Mask 2011, Harpers Bazaar Beauty Awards (Asia)
• Best Cleanser, CLEO Beauty Hall of Fame 2011
• Beauty Product of the Year Award 2009 & 2007 The Sunday Star-Times
• Green Beauty Bible Winner 2009
• Paris Beyond Beauty Finalist 2008

Certified Organic 
Antipodes is strong on limiting human exposure to synthetic chemicals and limiting human effect on the environment, so it certifies its organic products and aspires to the lightest of carbon footprints.

Antipodes always favours the use of raw ingredients that are cultivated sustainably on certified organic orchards.
What are the criteria for a fully certified organic product?
100% natural ingredients
70 to 95% of these natural ingredients must be certified organic
Strict international criteria govern all of the remaining ingredients.


Antipodes products are certified organic by the independent government body AsureQuality Ltd, the leading provider of food safety and biosecurity services in the southern hemisphere. It upholds the strictest worldwide organic standards.


The other premium natural products in the Antipodes range are very clean and pure, using high quality raw materials with low or no residue component.


Look for this logo on our certified organic products:

Products that are not certified organic are 98- 100% natural.

Dermatogically Approved

Several Antipodes products are dermatologically approved for sensitive skin. Tests are conducted in a New York Laboratory where 50 women with self-nominated sensitive skin are subject to repeated patch testing of Antipodes products over a period of six weeks.


Sensitive skin is an inherited condition, or genetic predisposition. It usually occurs in fair skin (people with northern European ancestry), which has less pigmentation and a thinner epidermal layer. People with sensitive skin are prone to redness, facial flushing and itchiness, and can also be more vulnerable to allergies.


Sensitised skin is skin that changes or becomes 'sensitised' to various cosmetics, environmental aggressors or a bad diet. It is not genetic and people of any ethnicity can suffer from sensitised skin during their lifetime. Its severity varies depending on factors like climate, air conditioning and indoor heating. Sensitised skin is less visible than sensitive skin and resides at deeper levels of the dermis, but still results in stinging and itchiness. It can be managed by ensuring your diet contains essential fats, and supporting this with beauty products that help improve and increase the skin's natural barrier, thereby increasing and balancing sebum production.

Vegetarian Approved

We are proud to be approved by the UK Vegetarian Society, the oldest vegetarian organisation in the world. Every Antipodes product is audited annually to meet the strict criteria for approved vegetarian status. The approval means if you're vegetarian, or opposed to animal testing of beauty products, you can have confidence that a globally respected vegetarian organisation has independently assessed our range and given us the okay.


We never, ever test our skincare on animals, and there's no cross-contamination during the production process. All our products are free from any animal ingredient resulting from slaughter, and free from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We don’t use any animal by-products except honey, which is accepted and eaten by vegetarians because honeybees must make honey to live.

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FOOD:HOTTEOK RECIPE (KOREAN PANCAKE)

My dear readers,

Just made this Korean pancake for breakfast because I am bore with the usual pancake I have.

This is a Korean pancake.  You can change the filling according to your preference.
I just change a little by adding the sausages on top of the pancake for fun. I like adding a little meat. *hahahaha*


Korean Hotteok has sweet fillings such as brown sugar or honey and is eaten during winter.  It is one of the street food but well you can always make it at home yourself =) .  It is actually easy and not difficult at all.

Dough:
1 cups of wheat flour

1/2 cup water

milk (you can add a little milk powder if you are not allergic to it)

1tbs sugar

1 tbs yeast
1.  Mix the water, milk (you can add a little milk powder if you are not allergic to it), sugar, yeast together.  Stir well.
2,  Add in the wheat flour or you can use all purpose flour and mix it.
3.  Let it seat for about 1/2 hour and then knead it a little.
4. Leave for another 10 minutes.



Fillings:
two leaves of cabbages cut into strips
1/2 carrots strips
2 stick of sausages cut into the circles shape

You can create your own fillings.  I am health conscious so the traditional fillings as brown sugar or cheese is too high in calories for me so I decided to just use vegetables.

1. Mix all the vegetables together.  You can either mix the sausages together or leave it aside.


Make the Hotteok:
1.  Just knead the dough together again and then make it into 4 balls.
2. Then just take the ball and put the fillings in the centre. Then knead it into a ball.
Okay, here I cheated because I am lousy in kneading it into a ball so I actually separate the balls into two. Then put the fillings in between the two dough and sealed the side. *embarrassed*
3.  Then heat the pan and cooked the hotteok.  Press on the hotteok and turn to another side when the bottom become golden brown.
4.  Serve it hot.


I think it is good for tea or for breakfast.  Try it yourself at home.

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iPrice MAKING YOUR HUNT FOR DISCOUNTS A HASSLE FREE EXPERIENCE

Ever try opening twenty browsers or more everyday just to check on discounts? If you are in the same situation as I am ,then you would understand just how difficult to hunt for discounts. That if our laptop doesn't hang from opening too many browsers > <. Besides, we also use so much time to just hunt for one best bargain.

iPrice 

Introducing to you this iPrice website that has trusted e-commerce shops in Asia. iPrice is not a seller or website that sells things. It is a website that put together trusted e-commerce shops in Asia so that you can search for products or bargains easily without going through 20 websites or use more than 2 hours just for searching one product.

You will only need to just go into the iPrice  website and just type search for the particular one thing that you want. The search results will offer you many brands and models.  Then, when you click on the item, you will be brought to the trusted e-commerce partners. There you can just do your shopping like normal.

I think this is a good website to make shopping so much easier since iPrice offers many trusted ecommerce websites that has good reviews to avoid from scams. I know that a lot of people were talking about the danger of shopping online in Asia. With website like this, it makes shopping much more secure and easier.

Generally, there are lots of categories inside this website so feel free to browse around looking for the best deal. They have fashion, electrical goods, beauty and even men’s. You can find renowned labels like BCBGMAXAZRIA, Nike, Nicchi, Vincci, Panasonic and many more. 

Use the iPrice coupon here for more discount

There is also a coupon sites in Malaysia that showcases different coupons from Zalora, Lazada and others. These coupon code allows online shoppers to get an additional discount upon their purchase.

As of today, iPrice is available in Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Vietnam and in the Philippines.

  For more information, please visit official iPrice  official website, iPrice Facebook Malaysia, iPrice twitter, iPrice Pinterest .

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The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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REVIEW ON WORTHY BOOK LADIES EDITION 2014/2015

Out of curiosity, I got a Worthy Book and this is the ladies editions. If you are person who loves discount and love shopping, this is really worth to get.

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The discounts are divided into categories-skincare/bodycare/ haircare products, travel, spa/massage/facial. Waxing/hair removal, welness&health, hair saloon, eyebrow/eyecare, bust care, clothes/bags/shoes,manicure/pedicure, welness&health and online purchase.

The discounts offer are vast and depends on the brands. There is wide selections on the brands and most of the brands are rather established so they will honour the discounts unlike certain brands.

I like that there are discounts for brands that always use such as Himalaya which is buy one free one! It is really worth it. There are also online discount such as Body Shop-RM10 off+free delivery for first purchases which can applied to everything except the RM50 vouchers. I think it is like huge discount compare to normally buying without discounts.

I sure like is Zalora discounts! 15% discount storewide compare to the usual 10% .

I would love that there is more online discount as now most prefer to purchase things online and it would be great if there are more discount online. It is rather hard to just purchases the products in store when brands such as TNS skinlab, Shills and Muse already have their online stores. I mean isn’t it hard for us who are never in KL to purchases things and couldn’t get the same benefits as other consumers.


I feel you my dear readers who are just living far from civilisatioan and the only thing we can do in purchases online or wait very long to get our beauty products. Now, would you excuse me while I go and enjoy my Zalora haul thanks to Worthy Book.

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Product retails at RM25 per book.  Available at Popular book stores.
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REVIEW ON GEO MEDICAL FRESH GRAY FROM PASTEL NOODLES

What to do if you really want a good colour contact lens but don't know where to buy it?

Of course is really important to use a certified contact lenses even if it is just for a few hours for Cosplay or theatrical purposes.  It is also important to buy from website that can be trusted and PastelNoodles wesbsite is one of it.   It is a Korean website that sells authentic contact lens and also korean cosmetics.  They ship worldwide and transactions are done with paypal. Rest assure that they have superb customer service.

So, there are few types that I would wear and I think Geo medical is one of the brands that I like if I am going to wear lenses to enhance the eyes.

Geo Medical Fresh Gray From Pastel Noodles. The hair band is a free gift

This grey contact lens is from PastelNoodles wesbsite and it is a Korean website.  So, rest assure that their shipping fees is very reasonable. They have standard shipping and Fedex.  The price is all there so it is really transparent on how much you need to pay for it.

This Korean webiste has very good customer service.  As for the contact lens prices, I think their prices is very much cheaper than some website.  Contact lens such as Geo medical last for a year which is really worth given the quality and comfort.


PastelNoodles even send in the extra gift along with your contact lens for every purchases  That is what I love about service from Korean seller.  Love the cute hair band! =)


The website is easy for navigation too.  What is really tempting is that there is free gift for every purchases.  You will also be given points for every purchases and redeem it.  There is also points for recommending your friend.

Here is the current free gifts:
Buy 1 : Circle Lens Container & Tweezer
Buy 2 : [Etude House] Collagen Eye Patch x 1
Buy 3 : [Etude House] Princess Eye Lash - 2nd Step x 1
Buy 4 : [Etude House] Styling Eye Liner - Black x 1

Geo Medical Fresh Gray From Pastel Noodles

The contact lens comes in a beautiful white and fuchsia box . beautiful.

Geo Medical Fresh Gray From Pastel Noodles

 So, here is my circle lens and tweezer.

Geo Medical Fresh Gray From Pastel Noodles

 It is written in Korean language since Geo Medical is a famous brand from Korea.

Geo Medical Fresh Gray From Pastel Noodles

 The expry date and manufactured date are printed on the bottle.

The power is printed on top of the bottle Geo Medical Fresh Gray 

Sorry cover up my power because it is embarrassing to show it XP .

GEO MEDICAL FRESH GRAY 

SKU: LEGEGY0018


Origin : South Korea
Brand : GEO MEDICAL
Diameter : 14.2
Graphic Diameter : 13.7
Base Curve : 8.6
Life Span : Yearly


The contact comes in air tight container so the product is safe.  PastelNoodles even wrap the box of contact lens with thick bubbles wrap to ensure the product arrived intact.


The contact lens are really comfortable even when I was wearing it for 8 hours.  The contact duration of usage is for one year so it is really worth to get it.

The colours are really great too!   As it is a form of circle lens, it has an enlargement effect but it will make you look fake.  In fact,  I don't have to put up heavy makeup because the colour tend to blend in with my dark brown eyes making it look really natural.

Here is the before and after.

Sorry because no matter how I took it, there is still this 'watery' look on my eyes.

 GEO MEDICAL FRESH GRAY

GEO MEDICAL FRESH GRAY

GEO MEDICAL FRESH GRAY

Here is how I look with the contact lens. *sorry* my makeup skills is sure lousy. > < 

Do you like it?  Head over to PastelNoodles to get them.  There is also Etude House products in there and the prices are really reasonable.




Products retails at Original Price: $28.53.
For 10% discount use discount code:Welcome at the link Here


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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GEL CLEANSER, OIL CLEANSER, BALM CLEANSER, BAR SOAP, WATER CLEANSER (MICELLAIRE) , LOTION CLEANSER , PEELING GEL, MILK CLEANSER AND MASSAGE CREAM?

Hi beautiful,

*what to do?* I am out of post and since I have already did the post about those essence, serum and another post about masks, I might as well do one for the cleanser.  I think there are people that find choosing a cleanser as confusing as other sort of skin care.  Besides, not many people would really bother about choosing a cleanser for themselves too.  Some might just choose whatever their mother or family are using.

However, I think it is important to choose a suitable cleanser according to your skin type and preference because some certain cleanser can aggravate your skin conditions especially when you have skin problem such as mine.

1.FOAM CLEANSER

Description: Most common cleanser used with water to clean the skin.

Usage: Add water to the cleanser and rub the cleanser until it foam up.

Skin type: for oily skin or for those who love lots of bubbles or those that can withstand harsher treatment. Those with acne prone skin or sensitive are recommended to stay away from this as it can hurt the skin.

Examples: 
Pyungkang Yul Cleansing Foam
Beauty of Joseon Silky Moist Cleansing FoamBaviphat Natural pure Lemon Facial Foam (dislike this)

Clean and clear fruit essentials facial cleanser Purifying Apple
23 Years Old Pergillus 15Sec Foam Cleanser
Cerave foaming facial  

Klavuu Pure Pearlsation Revitalising Facial Cleansing Foam

2.GEL CLEANSER

Description: Gel cleanser that has gel texture.  It usually does not much foam and some doesn’t foam up at all.  Cleanses the skin without being too dry. It is good to use it during winter or summer.

Usage: Add water to the gel and rub it on the skin.

Skin type: Usually suits all sort of skin. It is generally gentle to the skin and there is less friction on the skin.  Suits acne prone and combination skin.

Examples:
Pinkpage gentle wash
Oxygen women and teen 2 in 1 Cleanser
A'kin Sandalwood and Neroli Pure Facial Cleansing Gel
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ,
NUXE Gel DÉmaquillant Fondant Melting Cleansing Gel
Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash


3. OIL CLEANSER

Description: It has oil texture. It is for double cleaning - means using oil to remove makeup or sunscreen and then use another water based cleanser (foam, gel, milk). There are skin that doesn't like double cleansing.  Depending on the oil cleanser, there can be many type of based- mineral oil, camellia oil, olive oil etc .

Usage: Apply on dry skin and massage. Then add a little water to emulsify (turn into milky water) the cleanser. Follow up with a gel or foam cleanser.

Skin type: This cleanser is usually for dry skin type or clogged prone skin.

Examples:

Sulwhasoo Gentle Oil cleansing Ex
Natural Pacific Fresh Herb Origin Cleansing Oil
Dr.Lewinn's Essentials 4 Fusion Cleansing oil
Hada Labo Gokujyun cleansing oil
skii facial treatment cleansing oil
Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil
Kose Softymore speedy oil cleanser
Trilogy Rosehip Transformation Cleansing Oil


4. BALM CLEANSER

Description:  Comes in form of a balm waxy texture.   Balm cleansers are usually more expensive for the effort put into manufacturing them. It comes in form of jar.

Usage: Massage the waxy balm onto the skin. The water to remove it. Follow up by a foam cleanser.

Skin type: dry skin or aging skin which lack moisture and oil.

Examples:

Antipodes Organic Grapeseed Butter Cleanser
Banila Co Clean it zero cleanser
Beauty of Joseon Balm Cleanser


5. BAR SOAP
Description: Generally, soap bar comes in form of a square hard bar and will foam up with water.
Some bar soap are handmade and generally the soaps are less harsh but these type of soaps are more expensive than the one in drugstore.

Usage: Foam the bar of soap with water and apply it onto the skin.

Skin type: For the body or very oily skin.  People with sensitive and acne prone skin should avoid bar soap at all cost.

Examples:

Seri Emas Facial Soap Savon Visage Tonique 
Tebe Lavish Soap Bar 
Vivtoria Sweden Egg White Facial Care Soap (LANOLIN-ÄGG-TVÅL)

6. WATER CLEANSER/CLEANSING WATER ( MICELLAIRE)

Description: It has watery liquid texture. The mechanics of attracting the dirt away from the face makes it interesting and makes removing the makeup so easy. Gone are the days when women have to tug on my skin to get rid of those eyeliner and waterproof mascara. Water cleanser doesn’t have the greasy feeling of oil cleanser.

Usage: Apply the liquid onto a cotton pad and place it for few second on the area with waterproof makeup. Then gentle swipe it off. Rinse the face with water or follow up by cleanser.

Tips: If you have expired micellar water or one that contains ingredients that break you out, soak your cushion puff in it overnight and your cushion puff will be very clean.  Oil cleanser never works to clean the puff enough for me.

Skin type: suits most skin type.

Examples:

Althea Pore Purifying Serum Cleanser
Kicho Water Recipe Cleansing Water
Bioderma sensibio H2O cleanser 
Uriage Thermal Micellar Water
Avene lotion Micellaire
Onalovivi purevivi cleansing lotion



7. LOTION CLEANSER/ MILK CLEANSER
Description: It has lotion opaque white milk texture.  Usually, it is cleaning the skin without using water. It works well for dry skin type because it doesn’t remove oil.

Usage: Apply it straight to the skin and massage the area. The rinse with water.
Skin type: for very dry skin. Not recommended for oily or acne prone skin.

Examples:

Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing lotion
Avene Gentle Milk Cleanser
Uriage cleansing cream ( I do like this as it use water)

The Herb Farm Softening Rose Cream Cleanser

8. PEELING GEL
Description: It is not a cleanser but an exfoliating product that are use to remove dead cells from the top of the skin.

Usage: Apply it on the skin and massage until some 'balls' come up. The use a cleanser after that.
Skin type: Sensitive skin or skin that can’t tolerate harsh scrubs will normally use this to get rid of the top layer of cells.

Examples:
UBG PEELING GEL
Cure peeling gel
Pyunkang Yul peeling gel



9. MASSAGE CREAM
Description: It has cream texture.   Massage cream is actually a type of cleanser that is moisturising to the skin. Some has brightening and even anti aging process.

Usage: After cleansing your face and neck with your cleanser, applying A a little amount of the massage cream on the face. Then massage your face and leave it for about 5 minutes. Then just rinse off with lukewarm water.

Skin type: It is usually meant for dry skin type or during winter.

Examples:
Lamy Cosmetics Lafine Vegetable Deep Cleansing Cream

Lafine firming massage cream
THEFACESHOP Rice Water Bright Massage Cream

Innisfree - Olive Heating Massage Mask

10. POWDER CLEANSER

Description: Cleanser that comes in powder which is great for travelling since it is not counted as liquid at airport.  There are two types:one for daily usage and one for once a week or twice a month.
Daily usage cleanser is usually very gentle and made of very fine powdered cleanser.

The ingredients are usually very simple and stable given that it is powdered.


Usage: Usage is easy since you can mix it with water and wash your face with it.

Skin type: Daily powder cleanser is great for all skin type.  Recommended for acne prone skin.
The exfoliating powder are usually one of the choice for light exfoliation for dry skin type.

Examples:

SRB Stabilized Rice Bran Enzyme Powder Wash

By Wishtrend Green Tea and Enzyme Powder Wash (weekly exfoliating)
Ishtar Skinlight Cleansing Clay powder / Ishtar Clay To Milk Cleansing Powder (daily usage)

The Herb Farm Kiwiseed and Zeolite exfoliating powder (once a week for sensitive skin)
Ishtar Cleansing Clay
Tosowoong Enzyme Powder Wash
Petitfee B-Glucan Enzyme Powder Wash



11. OIL TO FOAM CLEANSER

Description: This type of cleanser start by being in oil form and then when a little water is added to the oil, it will turn into foam cleanser.
This is for people who likes double cleansing method which is using oil cleanser and then foam cleanser.

Usage: massage the oil to the face. Then add a little water for the cleanser to turn into foam. Rinse the cleanser off.

Skin type: All skin type especially clogged prone skin type.

Examples:
Yvesom Oil to Foam cleanser
Mamonde Oil to Foam cleanser





Next time,  if you get catch yourself thinking *what to do* and wanted to blame it on your other skincare, do check if it is because of your cleanser. Also, many said to choose a low ph around 5.5 to 6 as high pH can destroy the skin mantel and cause skin problems like acne.




Updated: 20/1/2020

I am not a professional dermatologist or skin doctors.  What I wrote here are from my experiences and view of skincare products.
The opinions expressed here are my own and honest as always.

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