Christine, the creator of Youthful Glowing Skin System reached out to me some time back and offered to send me some products in return for honest reviews as part of a paid partnership. She has transformed her skin's health and radiance with building the right routine and now she has created snowperk® ( small letter s ) with the belief that that all women can achieve the skin of their dreams with the right personalized skincare that is backed with innovation and science.
Proudly developed and made in Singapore, snowperk® is all about building your personalized skincare routine for instant glowing and youthful skin using over 95% of naturally derived ingredients that are formulated to be gentle on the skin.
snowperk founders have over 20 years of experience in multi-national corporations in the personal care industry, with strong R&D background in formulation and packaging so you can definitely rest assured with the quality of the products. You can read more about the background story on their website.
I am definitely impressed with the wealth of information that Christine and her team have been sharing both on the blog and on Youtube. For someone who is keen about skincare, the blog posts have been most helpful in increasing my knowledge as I am someone who loves reading rather than watching videos.
I received a set of snowperk Super Hydrating Booster, Pore Minimizing Booster and Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for the first month usage and snowperk Skin Protection Booster, Skin Firming Booster and Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for the second month, based on my snowperk iD™ (skin iD) that provides a personalized skincare routine with suggested concentrated skincare matched to my skin’s needs.
This proprietary Get Glowing Skin system is said to give you the right skincare routine so you can get the most out of the products which include 1 moisturizer and 2 boosters with the right order of application. According to snowperk, this is the result of over 6+ years of careful research and development where they offer a proven system to build the right skincare routine.
My snowperk iD™ (skin iD) shows that I have Oily, Resistant, Non-pigmented and Slightly Wrinkled (ORNSW) skin condition.
Oily skin is the predominant characteristic of my skin type that also has a propensity to wrinkle. The extent of wrinkling is fortunately lesser than dry skin types due to the protective sebum that is rich in antioxidants. ORNSWs also enjoy an even skin tone.
The skincare routine should focus on balancing the skin’s sebum levels, and not forgetting to include the hydration step. Concentrated treatment on the wrinkles is recommended as a preventive measure and protective SPF should be included in all skincare routines.
Step 1 aka First Month : Focuses on balancing the skin barrier’s sebum and hydration levels.
Pore Minimising Booster helps to rebalance and refine the skin by targeting intrinsic and pollution induced sebum production.
Super Hydrating Booster contains a ferment filtrate which can help to induce natural hyaluronic production in skin for a plumper, line-free appearance. It also hydrates the skin through prebiotic technology, contributing to a healthier and stronger skin barrier.
Step 2 aka Second Month : Focuses on the wrinkled skin concern
Skin Firming Booster protects your skin against Infrared rays, whilst most sunscreen only shield against UV rays. Infrared rays are more harmful than UV rays with penetration to deep skin layer. Pairing the first patented active on Infra'Aging with sunscreen can give you the ultimate protection against photoaging.
Pollution can increase the oxidation of sebum, which can possibly lead to pimple formation and a dull skin appearance.
Skin Protection Booster supplements the routine to achieve skin protection against the harmful effects of the sun and pollution, thus restoring a healthy skin barrier and in turn slowing down the skin aging process.
Step 3 aka Third Month : Focuses on Skin Maintenance and Aging Prevention
Skin Brightening Booster contains a ferment filtrate from French Polynesia that helps to naturally renew skin, contributing to smoother and healthier skin that glows.
Skin Glowing & Hydrating Booster refreshes skin and protects cells against oxidative stress, maintaining the natural glow. It also contributes to a healthy skin barrier through prebiotic technology.
snowperk Super Hydrating Booster ( no. 3 ) contains Exo-H™, a purified French Polynesia Ferment Filtrate, that is clinically proven to improve the skin hydration by 37% after 6 hours as well as Saccharide Isomerate from kernel corn, a prebiotic technology that is clinically proven to help deep hydration for up to 72 hours, and greatly improves the skin microbiome diversity for a healthy skin barrier in 7 days.
How To Use :
1) Apply 4-5 drops, twice daily before your moisturiser.
2) Get MORE out of your routine: add 4-5 drops and MIX with snowperk® Balancing Moisturiser Gel-cream.
Tip : Shake well before use
How To Use :
1) Apply 4 – 5 drops on face, pat gently till absorbed
2) Follow up with snowperk® Balancing Moisturiser Gel-cream.
Tip : Shake well before use
snowperk Skin Protection Booster ( no. 7 ) helps skin defend against harsh elements, pollution, smoke, environmental pollutants and urban damage. Features Exo-P™, a purified French Polynesia Ferment Filtrate, clinically proven to make skin more resistant to aggressions and improve dull skin for a healthy skin complexion; fast action in 7 days**
How To Use :
1) Just add 1 drop of SKIN PROTECTION BOOSTER into your regular moisturiser and apply onto your skin.
2) Use snowperk® Balancing Moisturiser Gel-cream to get MORE out of your routine.
Tips : Shake well before use.
Warning: do not apply directly on the skin as it contains highly concentrated active
How To Use :
1) Apply 4 – 5 drops on face, pat gently till absorbed
2) Follow up with snowperk® Balancing Moisturiser Gel-cream.
Tip : Shake well before use
snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream contains Sugar Beet Root Extract, a small molecular weight substance with a moisturizing natural osmolyte that helps balance the water inside and outside the cells.This lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy formulation allows a fresher combination of concentrated actives targeted to the skin concern for the best personalized experience.
How To Use :
1) In the morning, apply 3 drops of Super Hydrating Booster before applying 1 pump of Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream
2) In the evening, apply 3 drops of Pore Minimising Booster before applying 1 pump of Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream
There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to skincare, given how individuals have specific needs when it comes to what they want out of the products they use. Every person’s skin concerns and skin type are different. From dry and sensitive to oily and breakout-prone, there are various factors at play when developing skin care sets that work for you. That’s why snowperk feels that it is important to create a personalized skincare routine that meets your individual needs as they will give your skin the treatment it needs while delivering nourishment and minimizing the visual effects of aging.
I have been intrigued with personalized skincare for awhile as I have never tried a full personalized routine before. And because I love taking character quizzes and surveys so it was a no-brainer to take snowperk iD™ (skin iD) which is based on the Baumann Skin Type Classification System. I really love to see how personalized skincare can transform my skin!
Exploring the Baumann Skin Type Classification System teaches you the 8 classification of Resistant Skin Type. If you are new to personalized skincare routine like me, you can try snowperk simple skin analysis quiz to guide you towards the skincare routine that meets your needs. At snowperk, their proprietary skin assessment is designed to target your unique skin needs. It configures your skin based on your Skin Type (oily vs dry) AND Skin Concerns (sensitive, wrinkled, pigmented) to deliver 48 unique skin IDs.
First Month Products Performance
I first started using snowperk Super Hydrating Booster and snowperk Pore Minimizing Booster on its own to ensure no adverse reactions before using them for day and night whilst pairing them with snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream. The 10ml boosters lasted me for about 3 weeks based on 2 drops twice daily while the gel-cream lasted me for about 1.5 months with 1 pump twice daily. I didn't use them on the forehead as I was battling with dermatitis during the period.
snowperk Super Hydrating Booster comes in a 10ml glass dropper type ( also available in 3ml size ) that dispenses the contents effortlessly. Light yellow in colour, it is lightweight in texture with a sticky consistency that dries down matte, leaving just a hint of tackiness behind. There is a subtle natural scent which may have come from the ingredients.
snowperk Pore Minimizing Booster is similar in most aspects as the Super Hydrating Booster where it also comes in a 10ml glass dropper type and light yellow in colour, lightweight in texture with a refreshing sensation that takes a while to be absorbed into skin and leaving a slightly sticky consistency behind. Also contains a subtle natural scent which may have come from the ingredients.
snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream is housed in a 30ml airless pump jar which uses a vacuum dispensing system to ensure no fear of double dipping and contamination and to maintain integrity of ingredients whilst being able to utilize right to the last drop. Such airless pump technology offers users the comfort and satisfaction of knowing they’re getting a safe product. Because these bottles aren’t pressurized and tamper-proof, products are undisturbed, unaltered and contaminant-free. The only downside is, I can't tell when the product is depleting until I can't pump it out anymore.
That said, I like the reflective surface on the jar as it meant I can take a closer look at my skin after application. HAHA. The gel-cream is white in colour, has no scent and is emollient without being greasy. It glides well with a subtle smooth finishing, leaving skin soft and smooth. However, it stings slightly on dehydrated patches and oils up on my combination skin after 5 hours which was expected.
I did not experience any sensitivity or breakouts when I paired each of the booster with the Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream. However, it was a different story when I started using them as per recommendation - using the Super Hydrating Booster in the day and the Pore Minimizing Booster whilst still pairing with the Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream. I was sleeping in an air-conditioned room during that period and the following morning, skin was rough, dehydrated and a new zit surfaced on my chin for each of the 3 days.
I took a break and stopped using all 3 products for 2 days while waiting for the zits to subside before returning to the routine. Thankfully, there were no more breakouts and everything was back to normal.
I have tried snowperk Super Hydrating Booster + Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream as a daytime routine, night time routine, use one after another, or just mix both products together. The methodology doesn't make a difference for me, however, I prefer to mix both products together and use them in the daytime as the hydration was insufficient at night, especially with air-conditioning.
It is also recommended by the founder, Christine, to mix the booster and moisturizer together ( instead of layering one after another ) in order to release fresh actives every time as the actives in the water-based booster penetrates better in skin, after mixing with the oil-based moisturizer, since our skin contains both oil and water.
In the day, even though I worked in an air-conditioned area, the hydration was still sufficient although I could do better with more hydration for my combination-dehydrated skin. Skin oils up after 5 hours of wear, which may be contributed to the gel-cream. If I use the products at night, my skin would be dehydrated and looked dull and felt rough the following morning.
Similarly, I have use snowperk Pore Minimizing Booster + Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream as a daytime routine, night time routine, use one after another, or just mix both products together where the methodology does not really make a difference for me. Using them at night gave me even less hydration as the Pore Minimizing Booster wasn't meant to be as hydrating as the Super Hydrating Booster. And because I prefer to use the Hydrating Booster in the morning, hence, I prefer to mix both boosters and paired with the gel-cream for night use which suit my needs better.
I started seeing results after 16 days of consistent usage. My skin looked healthy, felt soft and smooth and T-zone was slightly less oily and blackheads on the nose seemed less obvious. Pores were refined and looked smaller. Unfortunately, hydration was insufficient most of the time. It was most obvious when I tried to apply makeup where my skin would be flaky and makeup doesn't stay. Hence, I don't wear makeup when I am on this routine but it isn't feasible in the long run.
Ingredients
snowperk Super Hydrating Booster contains the following key ingredients...
Saccharide Isomerate : Balances your skin’s natural eco-system, strengthens skin barrier, and improves long term hydration
Exo-H™ : Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, synthesized by Kopara Microorganism from French Polynesia, provides long lasting hydration. ( source )
Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Alcohol
*Based on ISO16128 standard
**Exo-H™ is used under license from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada inc
snowperk Pore Minimizing Booster contains the following key ingredients....
Miniporyl™ : a highly active Red Clover Flower extract, clinically proven to reduce sebum rate by 17% and reduces the appearance of pore size for a refined and perfect skin in only 15 days.
OiLESS’city™ : a purified extract from Lemon Myrtle that is urban multi-ethnicity sebum regulator.
Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sclerotium Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol
*Based on ISO16128 standard
**Miniporyl™ and OiLESS’city™ are used under license from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada inc.
snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream contains the following key ingredients....
Purified Sugar Beet Root from Finland : A small molecular weight Osmolyte that balances the water inside and outside the cells, strengthen skin barrier, provide long lasting hydration.
Vegetable source Glycerin : Originating from coconut oil and palm oil in tropical countries, locks the water into the skin, gives supple and smooth skin.
Vegetable source Propanediol : A moisturising agent derived from American corn, sustainably sourced and manufactured, helps skin refreshingly hydrated and protects skin barrier.
Aqua, C15-19 Alkane, Betaine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Polyglycerin-6, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin
Where To Purchase : Snowperk
Second Month Products Performance
On the 2nd month, I started using snowperk Skin Protection Booster with snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for a couple of days to ensure no adverse reactions and then moving on to use snowperk Skin Firming Booster with snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for the next few days. Thereafter I used one booster in the day and the other booster in the night, whilst still pairing them with the gel-cream.
The 10ml boosters lasted me for about 1 - 1.5 months based on 1 ~2 drops twice daily while the gel-cream lasted me for about 3 weeks with 1~2 pumps twice daily.
snowperk Skin Protection Booster comes in a 10ml glass dropper type ( also available in 3ml size ) that
dispenses the contents easily. Cloudy in colour, it has a slightly oily base, with a hint of stickiness that takes awhile to be absorbed into the skin. I cannot apply more than a drop as my skin would look very shiny and greasy after 2 hours. There is a subtle natural scent which may have come from the ingredients.
snowperk Skin Firming Booster is housed in a similar 10ml glass dropper bottle with light yellow contents. I enjoyed this the most, out of the 4 boosters. Lightweight in texture with a refreshing sensation that left a slightly sticky consistency in its place, it also contains a subtle natural scent which is pleasant.
I have been pairing each booster with the snowperk Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream - Skin Protection Booster in the day and Skin Firming Booster in the night for a month.
Initially, I really dislike using Skin Protection Booster together with the Gel-Cream as it made my skin greasy and shiny after 2 hours. It doesn't matter if I use it one after another or just mixing in the booster with the gel-cream - my combination skin just can't take it well.
The hack is, mix a tiny drop of Skin Protection Booster with 2 pumps of Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream and viola! my oily problem is solved. The best thing is, this booster contains only 4 ingredients!
In the night, I prefer to use snowperk Skin Firming Booster + Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream where I either apply one after another or just mix both together before use.
With consistent use over 2 weeks, my skin has become softer, smoother, slightly firmer and looked healthier. I hardly have any breakouts even though I was wearing surgical mask most of the time. And unlike the first month, my skin is no longer flaky and I can apply makeup over it.
Ingredients
snowperk Skin Protection Booster contains the following key ingredient...
Exo-P™ : Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Purified exopolysaccharides, synthesized by Kopara Microorganism from French Polynesia, protects skin from pollution. ( source )
Propanediol, Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
*Based on ISO16128 standard
**Exo-P™ is used under license from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc.
snowperk Skin Firming Booster contains the following key ingredient...
Elix-IR™ : Knotgrass extract, rich in flavonoids, first active acting on Infra’Aging™ (IR-induced skin aging). Reduces the signs of premature aging induced by Infrared Rays. ( source )
Do note that alcohol is listed as the last ingredient so if you are allergic to it, do beware, although I do think the concentration should be pretty low.
Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polygonum Aviculare (Knotgrass) Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol
*Based on ISO16128 standard
**Elix-IR™ is used under license from Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Canada Inc.
Conclusion
To conclude, snowperk Personalized Skincare Routine for my Oily, Resistant, Non-pigmented and Slightly Wrinkled (ORNSW) skin condition has been a success but it took 2 months for maximum impact which is understandable as a good skincare routine requires consistency and patience to see results.
In the first month, the focus is on balancing the skin barrier’s sebum and hydration levels where I paired Super Hydrating Booster with Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream in the day and Pore Minimising Booster with Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream in the night.
My skin was healthy, soft, smooth, less oily and blackheads seemed less obvious. Pores were refined and looked smaller. However, hydration was pretty poor, to the point of being flaky with makeup.
In the second month, the focus was on wrinkled skin concern where Skin Protection Booster was paired with Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream in the day and Skin Firming Booster mixed with Balancing Moisturiser Gel-Cream in the night.
Skin was healthy, soft, smooth and slightly firmer and hydration has been replenished. No more flakiness unlike the first month. Adding on, I also hardly have any breakouts even though I was wearing surgical masks more often these 2 months.
Are you intrigued? Go take the snowperk simple skin analysis quiz and build the best skincare routine with snowperk to get skin glowing naturally.
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