Review : Biotherm Aquasource Everplump Plumping Smoothing Moisturiser

Product Description
The new daily moisturizer that plumps skin up. New highly dense gel texture so plumping even fine lines are pushed away. Full of moisture, replenished and strengthened, skin gets incredible smoothness. 
A breakthrough texture feels like a gel but 2X more charged in active ingredients vs. Biotherm regular moisturizer. Blue Hyaluron™, a natural Hyaluronic Acid plumper born from aquatic biology, glycerine and further hydrating actives, penetrate fast. In seconds skin is dewy smooth and fully moisturized from morning to evening. In 1 week, lines are plumped away*.

Being a big fan of Biotherm moisturisers, I was delighted to redeem a complimentary 10ml sample when Aquasource Everplump Plumping Smoothing Moisturiser was first launched. I like the idea of their sampling campaign for new products, where fans like me can get to try it first and decide if the old or new moisturiser suits my skin better.

Review : By Terry Blush Glace ( Frozen Petal )

Product Description

This quenching blush flushes the cheeks with a cool burst of watercolour for a long-wearing healthy glow. Smooths the complexion, protects the skin, and delicately flushes the cheeks with colour for a plumped, preened finish. 

Its hard to say no, when By Terry Blush Glace ( Frozen Petal ) stares at me with a $19 price tag instead of the usual hefty $95 price tag. That was during the Luxasia warehouse sale last year and Frozen Petal ( shade 03 ) was the only shade left.

For the uninitiated, By Terry Cellularose Blush Glace comes in 3 shades, namely Rose Melba, Flower Sorbet and Frozen Petal.

5 bad habits that are causing your eyebrow hairs to fall out

#1 Getting too much skincare cream into your brows

When you stop and think about it, would you be willing to slather your night creams or foundation on your scalp? In a similar way, getting certain products in your brows, like rich creams or pore-clogging makeup, can seep into the follicles of your brows and cause them to fall out or even hinder their growth. If you’re worried about your brows being under-nourished or if the skin feels too dry, consider brow serums or conditioners, or even natural DIY options like castor oil or coconut oil. If you don’t want to leave a more heavy oil on your brows, you can always apply them for half an hour before washing your face.

Review : Estetica Vitalift A Skin Revive Cleansing Milk

Product Description
Skin Revive Cleansing Milk helps to remove impurities and make-up. Its gentle nourishing formula leaves your skin feeling soft,supple and perfectly refreshed.

Estetica Vitalift A Skin Revive Cleansing Milk was part of a goodie bag that came from a paid Estetica seminar I attended last year. The 150ml size retails for $66. Cleansing milk is one of my favourites as a cleanser because of its gentle and nourishing properties. It can also doubled up as a make-up remover.

The Vitalift A Skin Revive Cleansing Milk is housed in a pinkish clear bottle with a metal pump dispenser which I appreciate better than a plastic dispenser. The floral scent is strong - I prefer it to be toned down. During the initial usage, I was overwhelmed by its heavy fragrance that I almost wanted to give it a miss.

As a cleanser, Estetica Vitalift A Skin Revive Cleansing Milk performs pretty well. The light milky texture glides well on skin without any tightness. It feels gentle and nourishing.

As a light make-up remover, it is effective and cleanses well. However, I can't attest to its effectiveness on heavy make-up as I usually use light make-up, ie. BB cream and loose powder. I have not tried it on eye make-up though, as I usually have a separate eye make-up remover for that.

In conclusion, I would not repurchase the Estetica Vitalift A Skin Revive Cleansing Milk as the fragrance is just too strong for my likes and I really don't see any benefit in fragrance being added to skincare, except for irritation to sensitive skin. It may be a feel-good effect for most ladies but it does absolutely nothing for the skin.

Ingredients :

Source : Estetica

Review : Yes To Blueberry Smooth and Shine Shampoo & Conditioner

Shampoo Product Description

Formulated with Blueberries to protect hair with its anti-oxidant superpowers and Kale Leaf Extract, a nutrient rich extract that soothes frizzy hair, the Yes to Blueberries Shampoo will keep your wild 
tresses looking healthy and shiny. 98% Natural. Free from Parabens, SLS and Phthalates.

Conditioner Product Description

Say Yes To a natural solution for frizzy hair with the power of anti-oxidant rich fruit extracts. The Yes to Blueberries Conditioner will keep your hair healthy looking and nourished. Formulated with Blueberries, which are rich in anti-oxidants and keep hair protected and looking healthy and Shea Butter, a natural moisturiser that helps smooth, moisturise and tame frizzy hair. 97% Natural. Free from Parabens, SLS and Phthalates.

During the last Christmas season, I bought both the Yes To Blueberry Smooth and Shine shampoo and conditioner from ASOS since this brand isn't available on our local shores. Both products are stored in the same flick-top cap opening and a light squeeze will get the contents out easily.

Yes To Blueberry Smooth and Shine shampoo has a citrus scent which reminds me of lemons mixed with blueberries - pretty uplifting to the senses. The contents are runny but gives a good lather and cleanses well, however it seems to make my hair drop more than normal.

Yes To Blueberry Smooth and Shine conditioner has a subtle citrus scent than the shampoo, with  more concentrated contents that are more to a creamy texture. It applies well, however, it seems to give rise to more frizziness, which runs contrary to its claims.

Both hair products made my hair soft but weaker ( more hair fall ) and more frizziness. Will not repurchase, despite the pocket friendly prices and 97% natural ingredients.

Shampoo Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*, Butryospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phospholipids, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Alcohol*, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool

Conditioner IngredientsWater (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Caprylate,  Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract*,  Butryospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract, Phospholipids,  Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool.

Source : BigGreenSmile

Review : Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Microrenewal Hydrating Mist

Product Description
A hydrating facial mist that instantly refreshes, renews, and re-energizes skin—and can be used with or without makeup. 

Philosophy Renewed Hope In A Jar Microrenewal Hydrating Mist was having a sale at the Luxasia warehouse sale last year, marked down to $9 from its original $42. Just in time to replace my depleting facial mist. Note that I tend to use a mist in replace of a toner, so if I'm using a toner, I will skip using a facial mist.

Make The Most Of Your SKII Treatment Essence With These Beauty Hacks

1) Over Your Face

Your social calendar at this time of the year is particularly packed, and you want your foundation to look fresh and flawless from dusk to dawn.

But what happens if you find your complexion caking up mid-day? Easy. Your Facial Treatment Essence is perfect as a deeply hydrating pick-me-up you can practically douse yourself in without fear of disrupting your face paint. Simply warm up a couple of drops in your palms, then pat gently over any dry patches or spots for an instant smoothening fix.

2) Eye Mask

Here’s how to de-stuff, de-puff and detoxify your way to perky wide-awake peepers in a jiffy. Saturate a couple of cotton pads with your Facial Treatment Essence, drop them into a sealed Ziploc bag, then chuck it into the freezer.

The morning after, fish out two of the chilled cotton pads and place them over your eyes like old-school cucumber slices, kick back your feet and relax for five minutes. The coolness will lend an instant lift to your lids and shrink swollen capillaries for less puffy eyes virtually instantly. Bye-bye, bags! 

3) DIY Facial Mask

Here’s how to fend off fatigue for visibly softer and smoother skin, even if you’re running on empty: Simply soak dry facial cotton sheets from a drugstore with your essence, stick them in a sealed Ziploc bag and stash it in the fridge.

Once the sheets are nice and cool, slap them on your face – one across the forehead, one for each side of your cheeks, and one you press into place across your nose bridge. Leave them on to work their magic for one minute, then proceed with the rest of your skincare. The soothing salve will quench your thirsty skin, reduce redness and supercharge your mien with moisture for a subtle sheen.

These speedy spot treatments are industry insider secrets to the beguilingly bare dewiness so coveted in today’s no-makeup makeup world, just like the famed lotion mask, made famous by Japanese Beauty Guru, Chizu Saeki, so try them today! 

Check out this review on SK-II Pitera Essence!

Source : Her World Plus

Review : Yes To Cucumber Soothing Body Wash

Product Description
Yes To Cucumbers for their magical calming power and yes to green tea for helping your body get its zen on. You love the soft, sensual glow of your clean, sensitive skin. So do we! Yes To Cucumbers calming shower gel softly cleanses, calms and soothes your sensitive skin, while refreshing and revitalizing your spirit.

Yes To Carrots lipbalm was a winner in my heart years ago and when I realized ASOS was stocking up on Yes To Cucumber Soothing Body Wash with an attractive sale price of 4 pounds, naturally, it goes into my cart.

Made in USA, formulated without parabens, petroleum and SLS and consists of 97% natural ingredients, the 280ml sized tube ( different from the picture ) is large and cumbersome but fits perfectly on the bathroom top. Once the cap is flicked open, the contents flow out easily without much messiness.

The light scent of cucumbers with good lathering makes the body wash a refreshing bath all year round. It cleanses gently without any squeaky-clean sensation or after drying-feel.
A good decent body wash product.

Ingredients :
Water, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract*, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Stearate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate. * Certified Organic Ingredient .

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Source : YesTo

Review : A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++

Product Description 
A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream has a smooth texture with good spreadability without any stickiness or greasiness. It contains natural aloe vera leaf extracts to give skin comfort.

Benefits : 
Aloe Vera : Soothing
Berry Blossom Complex : Brightening
Mild System : No denatured alcohol, talc, tar pigment, mineral oil and benzophenone

I first fell in love with A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream when I received a complimentary sample and sought to look out for the full sized product. Despite believing in the efficacy of physical sunscreen more than chemical sunscreen,  the texture of a suncare product still matters to me. A'Pieu Pure Block Natural Sun Cream ticks all the right boxes - no stickiness or greasiness.

Review : Beyond Mushroom Repair Mask

Product Description
One cotton sheet of mask is soaked in a bottle of essence full of skin soothing aloe and seven organic herb ingredients, which comfort skin made tired from UV rays and pollutants.

Owning 2 sheets of Beyond Mushroom Repair Mask from my last Testerkorea purchase has allowed me 2 uses within a week, when my skin was feeling tight after cleansing. While the scent is strong when I first pulled it out from the packaging but it soon dissipated after a short while.

The material is thin, soft and comfortable, however the cutting is not an exact fit to my cherubic face shape, with a slightly longer nose flap that covered way beyond my nostrils. Unfortunately, almost 2 minutes after having the Mushroom Repair Mask on skin, the areas near to the sides of my nose and the area below my eyes itch. And it only happened on the left side of my face. Strange. That said, the itch is definitely discomforting but not to the extend of tearing.

The facial mask sheet is said to contain Matsutake mushrooms and ginger extracts - ingredients which I have not used before, so for those with sensitive skin, please do be careful when using this mask.

Source : Beyond