Olay Essentials Complete Care Day Fluid

Hang on there people, it's Thursday already! Start planning for your weekend =)

Well, as some people might know, the basic steps of facial care are Cleanser, Toner and Moisturizer (CTM) and today i'm going to talk about the 3rd step Moisturizer.

So, why do we need moisturizer? It is to protect the skin and also to keep the face hydrated. When your face is too dry, the skin will generate oil, which contributes largely to pimples and acne. Therefore, moisturizer is very important especially in cold and dry atmosphere, e.g. during winter. When i was studying in the UK, i experience the consequences of not putting on moisturizer and body butter. The skin on my arms cracked @.@ This made me realize that keeping the skin hydrated is indeed very crucial.

Well, today i'm going to talk about facial moisturizer, Olay Essentials Complete Care Day Fluid.

I find this product to be very suitable for me. The one i got is for Normal/Oily skin. Also, the fluid is with SPF15, which can protect my skin from the sun as well. The main reason for getting it is because it is a day fluid instead of cream. Therefore it is very much less oily and easy to apply. I'm pretty sure everyone love their moisturizer to be good at keeping the skin moisturized but not being too oily that people see the layer of oil on your face.

Extra point is that i only apply a very thin layer of the fluid which did its job for a whole day. Also, the smell is pretty neutral therefore good enough for me. Also, it is not priced ridiculously.

I've not searched for it in Malaysia or Singapore yet as my bottle is still enough for a while. Therefore i am not sure if it is available here or not. But please try to look for it at the Olay facial care counter and let me know if you can find it =)

Garnier Simply Essentials Soothing Toner

Hola people!

I mentioned about applying toner to close the pores on the face last time and therefore i will recommend a toner product today =)

Applying toner is a very very important step in facial care. I didn't know it until i researched about facial care products few years ago. And when i was determined to take good care of my face at 21 years old, i realize i need a good toner to make sure i don't wash my face for nothing. I mean, just imagine, if you don't close the door after chasing someone you hate out, he/she will be coming back in again. And yes, in this case, the someone will be the dirt and oil that accummulate on your face.

So, what i did was like how i look for a good hand cream. I went to Boots and tried all the testers I was interested in at the facial care area. Why Boots? Because it has everything inside. It's like Watson or Guardian here.

Anyway, i found this one product - Garnier Simply Essentials Soothing Toner.

First, it is CHEAP. 200mL bottle pack for only 3 pounds! Second, the 3 NOs - no perfume, no alcohol and no colourants. Well, unlike hand cream, i prefer my toner to be as basic as possible. For people with sensitive skin, this will be suitable for you too as it will not irritate the skin. Third, it claimed to be enriched with soothing water lily extract and Pro-vitamin B5 therefore providing the soothing effect.

I've tested it at the counter and it does provide a refreshing feeling after applying it. Unlike other toners that contain alcohol, it doesn't tighten the skin like i'm on Botox or something. Also, it doesn't make the skin feel oily when you apply it. I literally feel like I'm applying plain water on my face, no irritation or anything. However when the toner is absorbed, it does make my skin feel smoother, which is the effect that i am looking for.

I've tried to look for it in Malaysia/Singapore, but i couldn't find it. When i look at the bottle, this product is produced in Poland and therefore I guess it is only sold in UK or other European countries. Which is VERY disappointing as I have almost finished this one and only bottle i got. I went to look for other substitution in a lot of places but doesn't seem to find anything similar. All toners i found here are all very heavy and give the oily and skin tightening feel. I'm guessing the market here is different from the European countries.

Please give me a shout if you know anywhere to get it in Malaysia/ Singapore!

Short update: Just found out i can get it on a website called echemist.co.uk. They do free delivery to a lot of countries so the price won't be ridiculous! =)

Skinfood Black Bean Nose Pack

I always have a problem to deal with the blackheads and whiteheads on my nose as i have several experience of over-squeezing them which left scars on my nose for few days. That was embarrassing! Tried using scrubs too but they are too invasive and make my skin peeled off together with the dirts. And AGAIN, scars =.=

Then my bf introduces me Skinfood Black Bean Nose Pack. He said it is very effective for him so he gave me some to have a try. How thoughtful =) Anyway, at first i wasn't sure about using it cos i scare it will screw up my nose again. But then since i have it, i might as well just try. When i sticked it onto my nose, first thing i noticed is the black bean smell. It wasn't too bad to be honest, i kinda like that smell haha. Then i just left it on my nose for 10-15mins until it is dried and hardened. The peel off process was great. It is best to peel off at light speed cos it will pull out all the black and white heads. Surprisingly, my nose skin remained. I was about to shout YEY cos this is the first time my nose was not ruined.

This is how the pack looks like. One pack contains 5 pieces and i normally use one every 3-5 days depends on my nose's condition. It is not feasible to use it when you have a clean nose right? So ya, one pack can last for about 1 month for me.

The instructions are all clearly written on the package. Basically i use a cleanser to wash my face first to let the pores open. It will be better if you use warm water as heat can accelerate the opening of the pores. Then with the help of a few drops of water on your nose, stick the nose patch tightly. Be careful not to touch the nose pack surface with wet fingers as it will make it ineffective. It looks like they really pound the blackbean into powder mix with starch or something to make them stay as one piece lol. The point is, it looks fragile so please handle with care to make it effective. 

After 10-15 minutes, pull it out quickly. I usually check the nose patch to see which area has more black heads. Then i check my nose as some black heads tend to be very tough to be pulled out so i will just use my fingers and a tissue to remove them. If you are going to do it, make sure your nails are short so that you don't scratch your own skin. Also, you need find a certain angle to squeeze them out easily. If still doesn't work, stop trying. Your skin is more important than a small black head. After u pull out the nose patch, there will be some black residue on the nose, just rinse it with water. 

Last important step, use a toner to close up the pores as you don't want to accumulate dirts/oil in your recently cleaned pores right? This is important, if you do it, you'll get a shiny and clean nose =)

That's all for today. May you have a blackhead-free skin!

From Single to Double!

So a few weeks before, when i woke up in the morning, i found that my left eyelid has funnily become double eyelid. I had this kind of experience before but normally it will resolve back to my normal single eyelid. However, not this time i guess. I had this "big small eyes" since then and the double eyelid seems to becoming permanent.

So this is my picture when i still have the so called " big small eyes" lol.

The difference is so obvious! My left eye is literally bigger than my right one. It happens way before i went to Vietnam, that is why i didn't take much pics during the trip. Sad.

That would be me suffering from the heavy air pollution in Vietnam when we having tricycle tour in town.

Recently i had enough of this situation as i am not able to get a pic of me with two equally big eyes. A solution is needed! So, i recall that people used to get the eyelid stickers to transform their single eyelid to double. Why don't i try that? Went to shopping and randomly bought a packet of eyelid stickers. Trying has no harm anyway.

And guess what, they have 60 pairs in it so i get to use it for 120 times since i'm only sticking one eye yeah! Good investment as it only costs me like 6 or 7 ringgit.

Sticking the stickers on the eyelid is not exactly comfortable but I guess i'll get used to it soon. Short pain is better than long pain haha.

That's me with my eyelid sticker on =) Can't stop admiring my big eyes lol. 

I know it's not a new product on market, just want to share my experience of using it anyway haha. That's all for today =)

It's Skin Mango White Cleansing Foam + Power 10 Formula YE Effector

Today, I'm gonna share the pleasant surprise i've gotten in my Vietnam trip =)

So, that trip was horrible overall but the last night walk in Hanoi was great. Best part was the sales assistants of It's Skin handing me the samples of their products, including the Mango White Cleansing Foam and Power 10 Formula YE Effector. I was actually quite surprise as she gave me two types of products which is considered quite generous as i looked 100% like tourist and didn't look keen to buy anything from them either. Have to say they are very well-trained in serving potential customers. 5 stars for that =)

The nearly finished samples that I was given. Love the cleansing foam. The effect was unexpectedly good! First when i saw the texture which contains those little bits, I was worried that they might be too strong and hurt my skin tissue. However when i apply the foam on my face, i can barely feel the bits. Surprise, surprise~! The after effect was great, I feel even more refreshing compared to my previous cleansing cream (Just to be clear, I used to LOVE my old Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser before i try this ). Plus, it makes my skin feel so natural without the tightening feel i used to experience from the other cleanser which i forgot which brand it is. Oh and btw, it smells good =)

On the other hand, after applying toner, i used the YE effector, which consist yeast, a popular ingredient nowadays in making facial products. First time, I accidentally squeezed too much and apply too heavily on my face, which was not a pleasant experience as it makes my skin feel like i had botox or something. However, 2nd time, i've learnt my lesson so i apply it in minimal amount and turned out great. After applying it for a few minutes, i actually feel like my skin is flawless (I know how weird it looks when i touch my own cheek and smile @.@). Great product! 

The actual look of the product. On the left we have Mangowhite Cleansing Foam and on the right is the YE effector.

When i google around, i come across this website which sells these products in USD and have clear explanation on all the products, so i 'll just share them here so people who are interested can have a read.

Oh and in case you are kpop fans, It's Skin is endorsed by 2PM. 

These will be my sharings for today =)