Northern Star
Sideway Arrows
Lips to Pins Matching
Roman Columns
Single Bobby Pin
Hastag
Pyramid
Inverted Triangles
Source : AsiaBe
Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream
Friday, February 26, 2016
Product Description
Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Calming Day Cream is formulated to soothe and maintain extremely sensitive skin using only the cleanest natural ingredients. Formulated to quickly calm flare-ups of visible redness and irritation. Packed full of antioxidants and Omegas 3, 6, 7 and 9, this light silky cream leaves skin hydrated and looking beautifully healthy.
Superior CO2 extracts of German Chamomile and Rosehip deliver the plants' calming and restorative properties in their most concentrated and 'complete' form.
As the last remaining product in the travel pack, Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Calming Day Cream is the final step to seal in all the goodness. Pai Skincare products do not include artificial fragrances, alcohol ( denat ), parabens ( including japanese honeysuckle ), phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, formaldehyde ( including sodium hydroxymethylglychinate ), sodium lauryl sulfate or other irritants.
The day cream is dispensed from a nozzle which works perfectly well, to dispense it in small amounts that are just right for the face. White in colour, Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Calming Day Cream has a buttery smooth texture and applies well on skin. It is neither greasy nor too heavy for the skin. I usually used it directly after misting my face with the Lotus and Orange Blossom BioAffinity Tonic.
It is slightly emollient and hydrates the rough and dehydrated areas lightly. On red and irritated skin, it helps to minimize the redness which disappears after a short while.
That said, I am not a fan of cream based products as I usually prefer gel texture. Hence, with this day cream, I will prefer to use it directly after the Lotus and Orange Blossom BioAffinity Tonic, which meant on damp skin.
The product scored 3.1 from 13 users on Makeupalley.
Ingredients :
aqua, prunus armeniaca kernel oil* (apricot kernel oil), simmondsia chinensis seed oil* (jojoba oil), carthamus tinctorius seed oil* (thistle oil), cetearyl alcohol (coconut-derived emulsifier), glycerin* (from vegetable source), rosa canina seed extract* (CO2 rosehip seed extract), butyrospermum parkii butter* (shea butter), cetearyl glucoside (corn-derived emulsifier), leptospermum scoparium leaf oil (manuka oil), sodium levulinate (corn extract), mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), chamomilla recutita extract* (CO2 chamomile extract), lavandula officinalis flower oil* (lavender oil), sodium anisate (basil extract), pelargonium graveolens oil* (rose geranium oil), lactic acid (derived from sugar beet), glyceryl stearate citrate (from sustainable palm oil), sodium lauroyl lactylate (from coconut oil)
Naturally occurring in essential oils: citronellol*, geraniol*, linalool*
*Certified Organic by the Soil Association (Organically produced 78% of product).
Suitable for Vegans. Not tested on animals.
Pai Skincare Lotus & Orange Blossom BioAffinity Skin Tonic
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Product Description
Pai Skincare Lotus and Orange Blossom BioAffinity Skin Tonic is unique in containing pure "living water" extracted directly from the lotus root. Rich in amino acids, vitamins and trace minerals, with regular use, it helps to soothe and hydrate the appearance of irritated or imbalanced skin.
The natural elixir has the exact pH and biochemical balance of healthy skin, giving unparalleled skin affinity while improving the appearance of skin tone and texture.
All Pai tonics are alcohol-free ( alcohol denat ) as alcohol, even natural grain varieties can sensitise reactive skin and strip its natural protective oils.
Benefits :
I have purchased the Instant Calm Collection Set from Lovelula previously, which was an excellent way for me to try the highly raved brand. It contains a 25ml cleanser, 12ml tonic toner and a 10ml day cream.
I started off with using the cleanser for the initial several days before moving on to the tonic and day cream.
Recommended for sensitive, dry and mature skin, the lotus and orange blossom bioaffinity skin tonic comes in a portable spritz plastic bottle that dispenses the tonic in bursts which requires some hands-on work for me to spread the tonic thinly on my skin, before the application of the day cream.
The scent wasn't as awesome as I expected it to be. It isn't overpowering, just not a scent which I would prefer. Thankfully, the scent was pretty light and is hardly discerning.
Whenever I mist my face after cleansing, it calms and refreshes my skin. Even though the direction is to let it dry naturally, I never feel the urge to do so, as I feel that it will dry out my skin with the evaporation in the air. Instead, I just spread the tonic thinly on my skin, pat gently for blood circulation, before applying Pai Skincare Chamomile and Rosehip Day Cream.
The tonic experience made my skin feel slightly hydrated, calm and nourished but is not a wow factor for me to stock up on the full retail size. I would prefer it to be a fine mist ( perhaps the nozzle on the retail size bottle may be better equipped ) so that I can feel the full effects of the whole tonic experience.
Ingredients :
aqua, nelumbo nucifera (lotus) root water, citrus aurantium amara (orange blossom) flower water*,
glycerin*, rosa damascena (damask rose) flower water*, sodium anisate,
sodium levulinate, lactic acid.
*Certified Organic
This product is gluten-free and vegan.
Pai Skincare Camellia & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Pai Skincare Camellia and Rose gentle hydrating cleanser easily removes dirt, make-up and other impurities that build up on your skin throughout the day.
Bursting with omega 3and vitamins A, B, C and E, this cleanser works to hydrate your skin, leaving it soft and supple.
Key Ingredients :
Camellia Oil : Lifts away dirt and make-up effortlessly
Rose Extracts : Leaves skin beautifully toned and hydrated
After hearing so much about Pai Skincare, I was elated to lay my hands on Pai Skincare Instant Calm Kit. I started off with using the 25ml sized cleanser, which I usually use it in the morning. The organic cleanser is detergent-free ( Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Decyl Glucoside ) and does not contain synthetic chemicals, alcohol ( ehtyl alcohols and alcohol denat ) or beeswax.
White with a souffle-like creamy texture, I fell in love with the hydrating cleanser upon my first contact with it. It certainly feels good, gentle, comforting and slightly hydrating, plus the calming yet uplifting rose scent is another bonus point. It is recommended to use on dry skin, followed by a warm muslin cloth to cleanse and exfoliate the face.
Pai Skincare Camellia and Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser does not foam but glides on the skin easily without any greasy after-feel or tight feeling. I didn't use the muslin cloth that comes with it because it looks like it may be too abrasive for my sensitive skin, hence I skip that.
Although it claims to be able to remove make-up and eye make-up, it feels too mild to be effective so I never attempt to use it as a make-up remover.
In terms of its calming effectiveness, I did try it on irritated and itchy skin. I can't say it soothe my redness immediately but my redness and itchiness were minimized and gradually disappeared after 3 days. It could be because my skin has calmed down after awhile or that the cleanser really did help in speeding up the recovery process.
That said, as much as I fell in love at first sight with the product, but subsequent usage does not impress me further. It was mild and gentle, too gentle for my likes, as time goes. Hence, the initial thoughts of running to get the full retail size have started to diminish with time.
This hydrating cleanser scores 3.6 from 20 users on Makeupalley.
Ingredients :
aqua, camellia sinensis seed oil*, ricinus communis (castor) seed oil*, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil*, cetearyl alcohol, vegetable glycerine*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter* , cetearyl glucoside, rosa damascena (rose otto) oil*, pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil*, lavandula officinalis (lavender) flower oil*, litsea cubeba fruit oil* - may chang oil, mixed tocopherols (natural vitamin e), sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium anisate, sodium levulinate, lactic acid, glyceryl stearate citrate
*Certified Organic. Soil Association Certified. Suitable for Vegans
Naturalmente Breathe Skin Therapy Timeless Eye Mask
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Product Description
Naturalmente Breathe Skin Therapy Timeless Eye Mask prevents the formation of expression lines and wrinkles while decon-gesting the delicate eye area.
To use every day as a daily treatment or as a mask three times a week.
Key Ingredients: Cocoa Butter, Aloe, Mallow
A 15ml size retails for $67 but I managed to snag it at $56.95 when there was a storewide discount. I did my homework online, before visiting the store and was dismayed to find out that the timeless eye mask was actually a 15ml size. The size was not stated on their website then, but I didn't think it would be a 15ml size since I never come across such a tiny size purported to be a mask.
I was told that it can be used as an eye cream, which I have been doing that, since purchasing it. My first intention was to use it as an eye mask but upon seeing the tiny size, using it as an eye cream sounds more logical. The product does not contain petrolatum, silicons, parabens and chemical preservatives.
The soft and dense texture of the eye cream is contained in a simple designed tub. I like that the timeless eye mask is lightweight and gets absorbed into my dry undereye area easily and rapidly, seemingly to provide nourishment.
I have yet to see any significant improvement on my undereye area despite using it for the past 4 months but it certainly feels comforting and nourishing.
Source : Naturalmente
Review : Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask with advanced antioxidants is a hydrating treatment that immediately reveals softer, firmer, healthier-looking skin. The innovative formula's velvety whipped texture has an immediate cooling effect to refresh the skin and the senses
Key Benefits :
- Black tea ferment is an advanced antioxidant that helps to defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals while softening, smoothing and enhancing luster
- Lychee seed extract helps maintain the skin's elasticity
- Polysaccharides help to smooth the skin
- Jicama root juice is notable for its hydrating and nourishing properties
After hearing so much about Fresh but feeling mildly disappointed about its star product, I was not too hopeful about Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask. However, I am pleasantly surprised that Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask fares better than Fresh Rose Face Mask. At least on my skin.
It is housed in a glass jar, which many would have prefer a more hygienic storage. I just ensure I have clean fingers when I use it, and close it immediately after scooping up what I need. I have been using it for the past 4 months and there have not been any changes in colour or smell.
The texture of the Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask caught me by surprise as I was not expecting a hydrating treatment mask to be something like a whipped potato feel. The so-called velvety whipped texture feels like a soft mashed potato that you apply on the skin. It has a mesh-like texture on the skin, with a lychee scent.
It is slightly spicy and minty and stings on dehydrated areas on skin. The whole experience of using the mask is pretty odd and nothing I have come across in other masks. The tingly sensation on skin is amplified to extreme coldness when I cleanse it with cold water.
The mask soothes and moderately hydrates my skin. Skin feels smoother and softer to the touch. I have yet to see any firmness yet though.
Fresh Black Tea Instant Perfecting Mask scored 3.4 from 45 users on Makeupalley. A 50ml size retails at $88 in Sephora which I got it at $70.40 after a 20% storewide discount. A 100ml costs $129 which is insanely expensive but more worthwhile than getting the 50ml size. However, I always prefer to get a smaller tub, just in case it does not work and there will not be any wastage.
Where To Purchase : Shopee | Amazon
Ingredients:
AQUA (WATER), GLYCERIN, RICE FERMENT FILTRATE (SAKE), CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, BETAINE, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA (GRAPE) SEED OIL, LITCHI CHINENSIS SEED EXTRACT, RUBUS FRUTICOSUS (BLACKBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ADENOSINE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, POLOXAMER 407, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, MENTHOXYPROPANEDIOL, MALTODEXTRIN, SILICA, CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA, SODIUM CITRATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, CARAMEL, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, BHT, BIOTIN, PHENOXYETHANOL, LINALOOL
Review : Its Skin Moisture Daily Mask
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Product Description
Moisture Daily Mask Sheets which are made of organic cotton help to immediately hydrate your skin. The mask sheets contain green tea, aloe, avocado extract and sodium hyaluronate that improve moisture retention and provide vitality and elasticity into your skin
I brought along Its Skin Moisture Daily Mask as my daily mask sheet treatment during my trip in Beijing. Masks are essential in my every trip overseas to provide the hydration that my skin badly need during every weather change,
Its Skin Moisture Daily Mask pack contains 7 sheets, all stacked up on one another which meant you have to peel one by one, if you are using it, each time. It is a thoughtful gesture that the pack is a zipper-type storage, hence you can open and close it, after use.
There is a heavy scent which is slightly overpowering but dissipates after awhile. The material is thin, soft and comfortable and fits well. My skin feels mildly hydrated but not overly so. It stings on dehydrated areas though. I used it after a wash-off hydrating mask ( Dr. GL Hydrating Gel Mask ) during my trip, as I understood how harsh the winter will be on skin. Both masks help to keep my skin in good condition until the last 2 days of the trip where I experienced slight peeling on the nostrils, mainly due to the cold air on my face as we visited many places of interest.
Source : Its Skin
Review : 100% Pure Vanilla Bean Hand Buttercream
Monday, February 8, 2016
Product Description
Rich buttercream moisturizes, softens and deeply nourishes with anti-aging vitamins and antioxidants.
Key Benefits :
- 100% natural, 100% vegan, gluten-free
- hydrates dry skin
- softens and deeply nourishes with anti-aging vitamins and antioxidants skin
- does not contain synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances, alcohol, preservatives or any other toxins
Loving the sweet scent of this vanilla bean hand buttercream that smells delicious and almost edible. At 59ml, it is convenient to lug it around during my Beijing trip in the winter weather. Because the weather is just so cold and my hands is so dry, I use the hand cream several times a day. However, it is just not enough to nourish my hands.
In fact, when I came back to Singapore, my finger pads crack and flakes after 2 days and continue for another week. I continue to use the hand cream but it did not help.
I love 100% pure products for its skin-friendly ingredients but this hand cream is not meant for winter weather, to nourish dry skin.
Ingredients :
White Tea, Rose Hydrosol, Cocoa Butter, Avocado Butter, Cabernet Grapeseed and Rose Hip Seed Oil, Candelilla Wax, Almond Flavor, Extracts of Cherry, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Blackberry, Almond and Grapefruit Seed, Cinnamon, Thyme, Oregano, Goldenseal Blackcurrant, Vitamin E (a-tocopherol), Vitamin C (ascorbyl palmitate), Citric Acid, Witch Hazel, Japanese Honeysuckle Extract
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron, Honey & Coriander Skin Cleansing Bath & Shower Gel
Friday, February 5, 2016
Caress and cleanse skin in one scented sweep with Citron, Honey and Coriander Bath and Shower Gel. This fragranced, gently cleansing gel creates a smooth lather in the shower, brilliant bubbles in the bath and a splash of radiance in your daily routine.
- Lemon and coriander extracts help freshen skin
- Extracts from sugar and fig help smooth and clarify
- Formulated without mineral oil, parabens, phthalates or propylene glycol
I owned a 50ml travel sized of this Crabtree and Evelyn Citron, Honey and Coriander Skin Shower Gel which I brought along for my winter trip to Beijing.
The weather was cold and dry but the shower gel did not dry my skin. The scent was heavenly uplifting. The gel is sulfate-free but foams were aplenty to give us a good wash.
Note that I still get eczema from the winter weather, though I will hardly associate it with this shower gel, since my eczema tends to flare up in winter.
Source : Crabtree
Review : MG Collagen Elastic Eye Mask
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Containing 10 sheets in a box, individually packed with a protective sheet in between each pair of eye mask in the individual packaging, the eye mask covers the whole eye area and you are forced to rest in bed for that spa time on the eyes.
The eye mask sheets are just cooling and refreshing like most eye masks.
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