Review on Biotherm Polishing Clarifying Cleansing Foam

I have been using this cleanser as my night cleanser for a few months. I will skip this cleanser if my face is dry or sensitive that night. Otherwise, I will think this is a cleanser you can add as part of your whitening regime.

This cleanser comes with exfoliating micro-grains to erase melanin-filled dead cells and remove make-up for perfectly clean skin. The formula is enriched with bicarbonate ions and five oligo-minerals to revitalize the skin.

While I used this as part of my cleanser, not a make-up remover so I cannot comment on how effective it is, as a make-up remover but I felt that it did help to keep my melanin at bay as my slight pigmentation did not get worse. But of course, you still have to depend on your sunscreen in the morning. Just 1 whitening cleanser cannot do such a thorough job.

My skin did not turn fairer but I have no problem with that as I have always been fair though it will be a bonus if it can keep my skin tone even.

What I like about this cleanser is its polishing micro-powders which made my skin felt purer and cleaner. In fact, it also help in getting rid of my newly developed oil clogs ( or was it oil seeds? ) on my face. I was very happy to find out some of the oil clogs was "polished" away, together with the grime.

Celebrity Tips and Secrets

Jennifer Garner on Perk YOUR SKIN UP
- Spray apple cider vinegar on the face as apple vinegar can help to stimulate circulation, giving you a refreshed look.

Janet Jackson & Jennifer Lopez on HELP RED SPLOTCHES DISAPPEAR
- Wash the face with tepid/cool water as hot water can break down the skin barrier, leaving skin blotchy and dry looking while too cold water will break capillaries.

Shakira on HELP WITH FACE PUFFINESS
- Cut back on white flour and sugar for 24 hours as carbohydrates will cause the body to hold onto water which made everything swell.

A gym instructor I know of, advise against drinking fizzy drinks.
A magazine I came across, suggested to reduce salt intake.

Other tips from celebrities

1) To reduce the puffiness in an instant
Dip a spoon in ice cold water and then press the back of it against your under eye area,cheeks,chin and all those places where you want to reduce the bloated look.

I tried this on puffy eyelids and it really helps but I used ice-cubes instead of spoon.
What I did is wrap 2 to 3 ice-cubes with a few sheets of tissue papers ( I think you can use a thin cloth because tissues do tear easily ) and press against my puffy eyelids.

2) To get bee-stung luscious lips
Apply cinnamon oil brings blood to the lips which cause the plumping and the effect lasts about three to four hours.

All about Ampoules

Ampoules, are more intense, potent versions of serums or essences. They typically contain high concentration of active ingredients which can help revive and boost the skin in lesser time.

It is considered a skincare secret which every Korean woman swears by, in making a huge impact on how your skin looks and feels. In fact, it is not uncommon to see 50% or more concentration of the star ingredient in ampoules.

Due to the high concentration, ampoules usually come in smaller packages as a little goes a long way and sometimes, a drop of two is all it takes to see results. The texture is usually light and slippery which makes them easily absorbed by the skin.

They can be found in airtight glass containers, filled with a concentration of highly active ingredients which usually contain botanical extracts, vitamins and enzymes in various combinations and do not have any preservatives or chemicals due to the airtight packaging.

Ampoules can have remarkable effects on various skin conditions, like whitening, hydrating, irritations, hyper - pigmentation as well as aging. Some ladies who used it reported visible results within a short time after application, making them great fans of ampoules.

Commonly used in beauty salons during facials or before make up application in the past, they are now more easily available, to be incorporated as part of your skincare regime. Makeup lasts longer as it is helpful in controlling sebum and makes our face looks less oily. Skin feels very soft and hydrated after application.

Check out my review of Skin Expert Whitening and Hydrating Ampoules. 

Review on Bioglo Active C Whitening Mask

I bought this mask from a colleague who is a member of Cosway.
Cosway belongs to a member points reward system and is marketed by Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd.

I saw this store in KL before and its pretty big and impressive. Cosway have a wide range of products. As a member, you will receive a monthly catalog of products with special prices during that month. When you made purchases, you also need to inform the cashier of the member ID in order to enjoy the member prices. This brand does not sell to non-members.

Bioglo Active C Whitening Mask is a sheet mask which claim to give you a fairer, smoother and firmer skin almost instantaneously! Each treatment delivers a lavish dose of Activated Citrus-C™ to your skin. Perfect for an intensive whitening or lifting treat

Vitamin C can helps to
- combat premature ageing caused by free radicals
- whitens and brightens skin
- build skin resilience
- aids wound healing and reduces scars

This is a sheet mask and it came wrapped in a protective sheet.
Its thin and the cut-out area for the eyes are pretty big so its a minus point for me, as I will prefer it to mask around my eyes so that my whole face can reap the benefits.
Just feel that the cut-out area for the eyes is way too big.

So how did this mask fare on my skin?
This mask purports to give intensive lifting and whitening treatment.
I do see an immediate whitening effect after the first use but not any lifting though.
It gives an overall radiance to my face so I will continue to use it in the long run.

Ingredients :
Distilled water, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Citrus Peel Extract, Aloe Vera Extract, Polyquatenium-39, Sea Urchin Extract, Coconut Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Fragrance, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Methylparaben, Dipotassium Glycyrrinate, Xanthan Gum, EDTA

According to the box, this is made in Taiwan and marketed by Cosway.

Review : Skin Expert Whitening and Hydrating Ampoules

Ampoules, an in-thing in Korea for a long while, are potent, viscous fluids packed in vials or dropper-type bottles and said to produce almost instant results on the skin.

They are different from serums, even though both contain highly concentrated amounts of active ingredients and are small enough to penetrate deeply into skin.

However, ampoules contain more condensed active ingredients and sizes are smaller than that of a serum, hence they are said to be more potent than serums.

With that in mind, I purchased some ampoules from a colleague who is a beauty fanatic. Even though whitening and hydration are my top most concerns but I still can't resist getting Caviar, Oxygen Booster and Beauty Lifting ampoules as well.

Note that Skin Expert has a wide range of ampoules for different concerns - AHA Peeling, Anti-Acne, Beauty Lifting, Caviar, Couperose, Oxygen Booster, PhytoFlavon, Regenerating, Sensitive, Hydrating and Whitening.

Among the 5 variations, I felt that Whitening and Hydrating ampoules work best on my skin. I saw results, unlike when I used Caviar, Oxygen Booster and Beauty Lifting ampoules. It could also be because of my age when I don't need anti-aging products for now - hopefully its because my skin is still young!

Each glass vial contains 2ml contents. Break the vial, as indicated by the red line, near the neck of the vial. Depending on your preference, you can finish the whole vial at one time ( like in the salon ) or choose to use it over a few days.

In some facial salons, the beauticians tend to apply the ampoules during the skin massaging, after exfoliation. I tried using the same way, but my skin experienced some breakouts, so I stopped the massaging and used the ampoules like a serum instead.

I tend to use the whitening vial after exfoliation and masking, if I feel that my skin is in need of radiance or hydration vial if my skin is dehydrated. I tend to use the ampoule for 3 consecutive days because the quantity is too much for a 1 time usage.

In order to maintain the "freshness" of the contents, I will stuff a tissue paper in the opening and keep

in the fridge. You can find small containers to slot the vial if you are worried about spillage and breakage. 

In facial salons, ampoules are highly marked up and if you are getting married, some make-up artists will sell the beauty-lifting ampoules for $25 or more. I managed to get it at a discount because my colleague know someone from the beauty industry.

My skin appeared more radiant after consecutive use of the whitening ampoule for 3 days. And with the hydrating ampoule, my skin was sufficiently hydrated. Loving the affordable price and the results of the ampoules.

Popular ampoules on Amazon
Lanbena Vitamin C/ Hyaluronic Acid/ Retinol Serum Ampoule
Martiderm Photo-age Anti-aging Ampoules 
Ohui Miracle Moisture Ampoule 

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