Review : Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water

Product Description
This cleansing water eliminates impurities and makeup without the soapy texture. With the help of a Sephora-exclusive ingredient, HydroSenn it leaves your skin suppler than hyaluronic acid. An all in one formula that cleanses the face and eyes. Lightweight and refreshing texture.

A 25ml size of the Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water was part of the Sephora Beauty On The Fly package which I purchased during Christmas last year.

Formulated without parabens, sulfates and phthalates, the the cleansing water has a too-strong fragrance that lingers throughout the cleansing process . I use this as a make-up remover and since cleansing water has always been my choice of make-up remover, I am used to its clear water-like contents on cotton pads to cleanse away all my make-up.

It is relatively easy to use and my face was void of sunscreen, BB Cream and loose powder after using Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water with 2 cotton pads. Just have to be careful when you use it around the eyes as the cleansing water tends to sting alittle. And with such a strong fragrance, it may be a source of irritant to some.

I have yet to use it on heavy make-up though so I can't comment on that aspect.

This product scored 3.6 from 47 users on Makeupalley.

Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water would be a good buy for those
- who have on a budget constraint
- who like to seek out value-for-money products
- who use light make-up
- who do not mind heavy fragrance
- who will like to try out the effectiveness of a cleansing water

Where To Buy ?
Sephora Triple Action Cleansing Water
Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micellar Water  ( Amazon's choice and my all time favourite )

Source : Sephora

Review : Swisse Deep Sea Hydrating Mist Toner

Product Description
Swisse Deep Sea Hydrating Mist Toner is a natural mist spray that tones and hydrates the skin. Enriched with Dead Sea minerals, sourced from Australia's Murray-Darling Basin region, to help nourish and firm skin. Formulated with Aloe Vera and Vitamin B3 to help brighten and even out skin tone, leaving skin feeling refreshed and revitalised.

This is my first ever product from Swisse whic is also known as Australia #1 Multivitamin Brand. In Singapore, Swisse is only available as health supplements in pharmacies and convenience stores but in Australia, it extended to skincare as well.

Are You A Culprit Of These 5 Daily Mistakes That Cause Acne?

5 daily mistakes that cause you pimples without you realizing it.

1) You don’t wash your hands before washing your face

Hands up, if you are one of them. Luckily, I have been a good girl. I will always wash my hands before touching my skin or eating. Well taught by my parents. It has become a habit from young. 
If your hands are dirty and start lathering with your facial wash, chances are, the facial wash suds will be loaded with the bacteria on your hands and then all over your face. 

Review : Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 ( Tinted )

Product Description
Our multi-action day cream performs as a regenerating moisturizer, a broad spectrum sunscreen and light make up. Color adjusting earth minerals correct and brighten skin tone while plant oils and herbal synergies assist in skin transformation and repair via anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, fatty acids and vital phytonutrients. 

This luxurious cream works as a primer, prepping and smoothing skin before makeup, or works alone for a moisturized and protected glow with a balanced, smooth finish. We've chosen high quality, mineral, uncoated, non-nano, high micron zinc oxide to provide effective sunblock against skin-damaging solar rays.

Zinc Oxide mineral is scientifically proven to help protect against UVA and UVB rays and is an approved broad-spectrum sunblock by the FDA and EU. Our Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 and Nutrient Day Cream Tinted SPF 30 have been thoroughly screened and tested and approved as High SPF 30 and Broad Spectrum by an FDA Registered, California State Certified Laboratory in accordance with FDA regulation. 

Benefits :
Hemp - moisturizes, treats acne, brightens, reduces dark/age spots, balances oil production. 
Borage - slows moisture loss, soothes, reduces redness, reduces fine line, repairs cells. 
Sea Buckthorn - moisturizes, calms, repairs cells, treats acne. 
Rosehips - brightens, soothes, firms, reduces dark/age spots, repairs cells. 
Nettles - treats acne, calms, brightens, repairs cells. 
Bilberry - firms, strengthens tissues, protects, brightens. 
Linden - calms, firms, treats acne, treats dryness. 
Chamomile - soothes, treats acne, calms, treats dryness. 
Dandelion - detoxifies, repairs cells, brightens, firms, protects. 
Sage - treats dryness, improves circulation, reduces redness, calms. 
Burdock - strengthens cell tissue, brightens, firms, balances hormones. 


Josh Rosebrook products have been on my radar for the longest time but since its not widely available in retail and there are no samples for me to try out, I have been hesitant in ordering it, until An Uplifted Day came along and provided samples with any purchase. 

I requested for a complimentary Josh Rosebrook Nutrient Day Cream SPF 30 ( Tinted ) which came together with my order of other skincare products. Josh Rosebrook is the founder of his own products labelled with his name, and his products are popular among the green beauty community. I don't think I ever heard how bad his products were, only raving how good they were. Curious?

Review : CNP Laboratory Hydrogel Eye Lifting Patch

Product Description
Vitamin C intensive eye treatment enriched with Hyaluronic Acid, Collagen, and Vitamin E. It is a cooling eye-patch that improves circulation under the eye and gives dull looking eyes life again.

I am always on the lookout for effective eye treatment masks to reduce my undereye puffiness and fine lines. It may be temporary but I only want to look good, even for just 1 day, especially for that important event. My issue is hereditary so there is nothing much I can do, except to relieve and relax my eyes, in the hope that they will look less tired. Most days, my peepers are hidden behind the spectacles. 

Made in Korea, CNP Laboratory's products were launched by dermatologists Cha Mi-kyung and Lee Dong-won in year 2000 whose mission is to combine dermatological expertise with cosmeceutical ingredients to create scientifically-proven skincare products. In Singapore, they are generous in giving out samples and you can opt for yours here which is how I came to try and then buy some of their products. 

CNP Laboratory Hydrogel Eye Lifting Patch has won Beauty Insider Beauty and Wellness Awards 2016 and Women's Weekly Best Beauty Buys 2017. 

Review : Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Product Description
Soy Face Cleanser for all skin types is an extra gentle gel cleanser that instantly whisks away everyday impurities and make-up, even mascara, without stripping the skin of essential moisture. This multi-tasking formula also works to tone, soothe and soften the skin for a radiant and healthy looking complexion.

Key Ingredients :
Amino acid rich soy proteins : maintain elasticity and healthy skin
Rosewater : calming and balancing
Cucumber extracts : calm and soothe the skin
Borage seed oil : nourishing


Fresh Soy Face Cleanser is one of their famed products and it has been on my radar for the longest time. A 20ml travel size was in one of my Sephora purchases and thanks to that, I am no longer thinking about it.

Top 10 Beauty Foods For Younger Skin

1. Wild salmon: A primo source for omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce skin inflammation, preventing redness, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. It’s also potent in antioxidants and vitamins B and D.

2. Low-fat yogurt: Good for strong bones, nails, and teeth. One cup of plain low-fat yogurt has more calcium than a glass of skim milk.

3. Oysters: Zinc helps build collagen, which supports the structure of skin and speeds up renewal and repair.

4. Blueberries: Full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that prevent long-term cell damage.

For tiny fruits, berries pack more antioxidant punch than any other fruit or vegetable tested. Eat plenty of blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. They work beautifully to help protect skin from the damage that leads to wrinkles. 

5. Kiwifruit: Another good source of antioxidants, kiwis are also a great source of vitamin C and potassium, all which help prevent wrinkles.

6. Sweet potatoes: Chock-full of beta-carotene, something the body converts to vitamin A, which keeps skin smooth and is thought to protect against sun damage.

7. Spinach: This nutrient-dense leafy green is a great source of beta-carotene and lutein, which protects the eyes.

8. Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a major source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant also thought to protect against sunburn.

9. Walnuts: A key source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. The omega-3s found in walnuts also help fight against skin ailments like psoriasis and eczema.

10. Dark chocolate: Full of antioxidants and nutrients, cocoa (choose chocolate with at least 60 percent cocoa) increases blood flow to the skin, which in turn boosts hydration, smoothness, and protection against sun exposure.

Review : Thank You Coffee Body Scrub

Product Description
CLEANSE - Wake up and smell the coffee! The antioxidant rich coffee grounds and cold-pressed macadamia oil go together like birds of a feather – hello smooth, soft skin! Gentle exfoliation combined with amazingly hydrating natural oils helps make dry skin a thing of the past. The best part? This yummy smelling jar helps get safe water and toilets to empower people in need.

Made with cold-pressed macadamia oil and fair trade coffee, Thank You Coffee Body Scrub does not contain synthetic fragrances, animal derivatives and mineral oils. They are also vegan-friendly and are not tested on animals.

I am such a big fan of coffee body scrub, that its difficult to resist picking up any coffee-infused body scrub if I come across them. Just because other than the smell of coffee grounds, they are also supposingly good for blood circulation, tighten skin and improve the skin elasticity.

Comes in a big round tub which makes scooping up the contents easily in the bathroom, Thank You Coffee Body Scrub can also be a mess to be reckon with, in the bathroom floor, leaving all the brown debris all around, which is typical of coffee body scrubs.

The coffee grounds, infused with the cold pressed macadamia oil left my skin feeling smoother, softer moisturised and invigorated. There is a thin layer of moisturising film left behind after each scrubbing session, probably due to the macadamia oil.

As stated on their website, 100% of the profits of their products go back to helping people in need. Based on the tracker ID "96111985" found on my Coffee Body Scrub, the profit generated goes to supporting the Hygiene and Sanitation Program in Zimbabwe and impacted 150 people. Awesome, isn't it?

I also like the fact that Thank You Coffee Body Scrub contains only 5 ingredients. The only downside is, their products are not easily available out of Australia. Lucky Australians!

Do note that the coffee scrub has since been replaced by other body scrubs, according to Thank You. 

Where To Purchase : Shopee

INGREDIENTS: 
Sucrose, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Powder, Glycerin (plant derived), Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Fruit (Coconut) Powder, Fragrances (Natural)

Review : Thank You Botanical Geranium And Rosewood Body Wash

Product Description
SOOTHING. Your skin’s going to thank you for using this calming and gentle plant-based body wash. The blend of natural oils, botanical extracts and the fresh fragrances of earthy geranium and rosewood will leave your skin feeling cleansed and soothed! The best part? This bottle helps get safe water and toilets to empower people in need. Talk about a life-changing shower!

Made with love in Australia,  Thank You Botanical Geranium And Rosewood Body Wash does not contain SLS, SLES, EDTA or Parabens. They are also not tested on animals, vegan-friendly and palm oil free. I guess the motivating point is, other than being at a reasonable price point, each purchase of their product goes to driving Thank You's vision to see global poverty eradicated with the goal to help millions of people in need.

Owned by the Thank You Charitable Trust, a registered charitable entity, 100% of their profits go to their trust ( which distributes the funds to life-changing food, water and health and sanitation programs around the world ) after Thankyou's costs are taken care of.

You can check out their 2017 Year in Review and what they have done so far. It is just so super inspiring and I am glad to have been part of a tiny bit. Unfortunately, the brand is not available easily. I bought them while on vacation in Tasmania/Melbourne last year.

Housed in a black but slightly clear plastic bottle, Thank You Botanical Geranium And Rosewood Body Wash stood tall and sturdy with 500ml contents. Each bottle comes with a tracker ID but sadly, the prints on my bottle are no longer visible which was such a shame. I would have hope to see where my funds will be channeled to.

The flick top cap dispenses the contents out easily and it smells really good - an uplifting geranium and rose scent. The lathering suds are aplenty and provide a good lathering cleanse. However, I found my skin to be alittle drying after using the body wash for more than 75%. Not pretty obvious but there was a subtle drying after-feel.

The ingredients may not be 100% natural but they avoided the nasties and for the price and the size, plus the fact they are a social enterprise, committing 100% of the profits back to their intended cause, I think they are doing a great job!

Where To Purchase : Shopee

Thankyou Botanical Mint & Spring Flowers Body Wash

Thankyou Botanical Lemon Myrtle & Goat's Milk Body Wash

Ingredients :
Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut-Derived), Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (Coconut-Derived), Decyl Glucoside (Coconut-Derived), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice (Organic), Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil, Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Natural), Citric Acid

Review : Soak Superfood Skincare Hair Shine Shampoo & Revive Conditioner

Product Description

Developed with Purple Kale, a celebrated superfood with one of the highest concentrations of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin K and manganese. Purple Kale’s super nutrients balance the scalp, and protect against dull hair and dryness to promote healthy, glowing locks.

Our Hair Shine Shampoo gently cleanses to reveal natural shine and leave hair luminous. Light enough for daily use, it is recommended for all hair types.

Product Description

Enriched with Maca Root, the Incas Superfood which provides an abundance of nutrients including vitamin B6, calcium and zinc. Maca root’s super nutrients are known to stimulate hair growth, strengthen and revive dull, lifeless hair.

Our Hair Revive Conditioner infuses hair with moisture, maintaining shine and restoring lustre. Detangling formula delivers manageability without adding weight.

Apparently, Soak Superfood products are used as hotel amenities in selected hotels in some countries so that was how I chanced upon them when I was in Australia. In Singapore, you may get to use it if you stay in Naumi Liora, a boutique hotel in Chinatown. I tend to get intrigued by new and interesting toiletries because it reflects how hotels view customers and the type of care and attention that goes into their budget to come up with thoughtful hotel amenities, instead of the usual run-of-the-mill products.