[ Review ] Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo

 

Product Description

Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo adds proprietary anti hair loss complexes clinically with 60,000ppm of Beer Yeast which is the richest source of BIOTIN that stimulate deep hair growth, prevent breakage and hair loss.

I chanced upon Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo while shopping on Iherb and the positive reviews drew me in. 

Beer shampoo is said to be the real secret of how to get shiny, more manageable, soft and healthy hair as it improves luster, shine, condition and softness, making it more manageable, helps prevent dry scalp and removes dandruff. ​With properties such as phosphorus, copper, magnesium and all of the B vitamins, beer is the ultimate hair care ingredient! 

The study of beer yeast began in the 1970s from Germany, noting that German beer factory workers had rich and smooth hair. Crazy Skin Beers Hair Care products are made with real beer yeast sourced from Germany. It promotes hair to be fuller and thicker with rich nutrients.

Lets check out if works for me!

Packaging, Scent and Texture

I purchased Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo in a 100ml size that comes in a plastic bottle with a flick top cap. The amber-coloured gel-like contents smell pretty good and lather well. 

Performance and Ingredients

Made in Korea, this Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo cleanses and refreshes the scalp and hair. It contains German beer yeast rich in vitamin B, other vitamins, and amino acids to nourish the hair and impart a natural shine. 

Enriched with biotin, selenium, and plant-protein that promote fuller and thicker hair growth, the coconut-derived cleansers gently clear the scalp of dirt and buildup, while the 17 natural extracts make this beer shampoo a perfect anti-hair loss remedy. It is chemical-free and has a pH of 5.5 to protect the scalp and hair.

I enjoyed using the gentle shampoo with its sweet scent, easy lathering for foaming action and effective cleansing. However, I have not see a difference to reduced hair loss symptoms, improved thinning hair loss or thicker and fuller hair. 

In terms of ingredients, Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo contains the following...

TCM : Known to stimulate hair follicles and nerves to prevent hair loss. 

Greenol ( Herb Complex ) : Herb complex consisting of Lavender, Bergamot, Freesia, Peppermint, Chamomile and Rosemary, it soothes and protects sensitive scalp to shield hair follicles from slowing or stopping hair growth. 

Naturally derived surfactants : Removes dirt and oil without drying out your hair, irritating scalp. 

Where To Purchase : Iherb | Amazon | Amazon SG | Shopee

Conclusion

To conclude, Crazy Skin Beer Yeast Hair Shampoo is a gentle shampoo for clean hair. It smells great and lathers well but I have yet to see a difference beyond that. 

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[ Review ] Empire Australia Soothing Sea Salt Body Scrub ( Eucalyptus )

 

Product Description

Wonderfully fragrant and leaves your skin feeling soft and fresh! Includes eucalyptus essential oil, soy bean oil and crunchy, natural sea salt for effective exfoliation of dead skin.

I purchased Empire Australia Soothing Sea Salt Body Scrub ( Eucalyptus ) together with Empire Australia Organic Sea Salt & Coconut Oil Body Scrub on Singsale last year. 

To me, body exfoliation is much needed in a shower routine for smoother skin, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, brighten skin and make it look firmer. Are you incorporating body scrubs into your routine too? 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Made in Melbourne, Australia, Empire Australia Soothing Sea Salt Body Scrub ( Eucalyptus ) is housed in a 500g tub with a subtle musty scent that hardly smells like Eucalyptus. 

Being a salt-based scrub, the granules can be slightly abrasive for some. 

Directions for Use : 

1) Lightly dampen your skin prior to applying the scrub.

2) Massage firmly all over body paying particular attention to elbows, knees and feet. 

Tip : This can be quite messy so best done in the shower.

Performance and Ingredients

Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this sea salt body scrub at all. The oils are concentrated more at the bottom and the top is drier than the bottom, leading to the initial exfoliation being "rough" and abrasive. A stir is much recommended for such scrubs to infuse both wet and dry contents. 

Once you reached the bottom of the tub, the sea salt scrub would be slightly wetter and much sticky, leading to my body being sticky as well. Definitely not an experience I enjoyed.

And when the sticky granules rolled onto the bathroom floor and you happened to step on them, like I did, my soles would become extremely sticky like adhesive. 

Overall, while the exfoliation left my skin soft and smooth but the latter part of the scrub left me with  sticky skin as well. 

INGREDIENTS: SEA SALT, SODIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (EUCALYPTUS) OIL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL.

Conclusion

To conclude, Empire Australia Soothing Sea Salt Body Scrub ( Eucalyptus ) gave rise to smoother skin but its either abrasive or sticky, depending on which part of the tub you are using. Not something I would repurchase. 

Check out all the body scrubs I have reviewed before.

For now, the best body scrubs for me would be Giovanni Hot Chocolate Sugar Scrub and Origins Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub.

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Osakakuma, 100% Pure, Lovelula, Iherb, Stylekorean, Yesstyle Haul

 

So thankful to have won one of their Christmas giveaway! Definitely impressed with how they packed it too - secured and with Christmas card. Unfortunately, I didn't have a good impression when I visited 2 of their stores. They always gave a black face whenever I left without buying anything. 

- ShinkoQ Antipollution Shampoo Sweet Bloom

- ShinkoQ Antipollution Treatment Sweet Bloom

- ShinkoQ Antipollution Hair Jelly Mist Sweet Bloom

Purchased the Vitamin C Triple Boost as a Christmas gift for myself but it arrived late. Used to be a big fan of 100% Pure products from 2010 to 2016 but I got distracted with other brands thereafter...

Such a wastage of the big brown box though....when the products are so tiny. 

 Vitamin C Triple Boost Set $86

- 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum

- 100% Pure Vitamin C Mask

- 100% Pure Vitamin C Boost

Happy and thankful to won their Strawberry Lemonade set!

- 100% Pure Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Cleanser

- 100% Pure Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Jelly Scrub

[ Review ] Dr. Wu Mild O Gentle Cleansing Milk

 

Product Description

Mild-O Gentle Cleansing Milk is a refreshing milky texture makeup remover which can be easily rinsed off without greasy and tacky feeling. It can easily remove all the make up and dirt without rubbing your face too hard.

✓ Maintain Skin’s PH Level

✓ Allergen-Free Formula

✓ Effectively Remove Makeup And Dirt

✓ Boost Moisture & Immunity

✓ Restore the Skin’s Self-protection

Featuring a unique, skin-friendly and balanced formula that maintain the right skin PH level and healthy balance of bacteria on skin, restoring a healthy and balanced skin condition. Soothes and moisturizes your skin and ease the tightening feeling. Gentle non-irritative formula is suitable for sensitive skin.

My recent cleansing milks ( Dr. Lewinns Private Formula Sensitive Cleansing Milk, Sioris Cleanse Me Softly Milk Cleanser and Eucerin DermatoCLEAN [HYALURON] Cleansing Milk ) have been such joyful cleansing experiences that I had been looking around for more new brands to add to my stash. 

I came across this new cleansing milk, Dr. Wu Mild O Gentle Cleansing Milk in Watsons and was intrigued. I had previously tried Dr. Wu Daily Renewal Serum With Mandelic Acid 8% and Dr. Wu Soothing Moisture Capsule Mask and was keen to try more from Dr. Wu.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Dr. Wu Mild O Gentle Cleansing Milk is housed in a 200ml bottle with a pump dispenser. The cleansing milk is lightweight, runny and cleanses well. It has a mild natural scent. 

How To Use : 

1) Apply appropriate amount to dry face. 

2) Gentle and smooth circular movement to dissolve makeup and impurities for 30s to 60s.

3) Tissue off and rinse thoroughly with warm, clean water.

Performance and Ingredients

Made in Taiwan, Dr. Wu Mild O Gentle Cleansing Milk uses a gentle, low sensitivity, soap-free formula to maintain skin's PH level whilst removing makeup and dirt effectively. 

The cleansing formula prevents sebum accumulation and clogged pores, prevent the hyperplasia of keratin to stop the formation of comedones and helps to maintain the balance of skin to improve skin's immunity and reduce skin sensitivity. 

Initially, I was disappointed with its runny milky texture but has now grown to appreciate how gentle it was, on my skin. I usually prefer creamy milky cleansers but nowadays, I am more receptive towards light and runny milky textures. 

This refreshing milky cleanser does not left my skin greasy, sticky or tight on most days. Just effective and clean skin. However, on some days, there was a subtle taut sensation after cleansing which happened randomly. 

Note that I use this as a regular cleanser, not as a makeup remover, so I can't attest how effective it is, on removing makeup. 

Where To Purchase : Amazon | Amazon SG

The key ingredients are....

Avena Sativa Bran Extract : Anti-allergic and soothing effects

Squalane : Repair damaged and improve rough skin

Shea Butter : Increase skin's defensive ability

Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethylhexanoin, Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Coco-Glucoside, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysorbate, 60, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Squalene, o-Cymen-5-ol, Avena Sativa Kemel Extract, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Surfactin.

Conclusion 

To conclude, Dr. Wu Mild O Gentle Cleansing Milk has been a surprising gem. I love how gentle and effective it was, as a second cleanse, however on some days, it does left a subtle taut sensation, hence it won't be a repurchase. 

If you are keen, you can shop the links above to get yours from Amazon and Amazon Singapore. 

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[ Review ] Sulmae Maskbook Sticker Mask Sheet ( Cherry Blossom, Watermelon, Strawberry, Aloe, Rose )

 

I first came across Sulmae Maskbook Sticker Mask Sheet in a closing down sale in one of the shops in Bugis Junction. They looked so pretty so I was tempted to get them, despite being on a no-buy single-use sheet mask mission last year. 

This was my last set of sheet masks purchase as I wanted to focus more on rinse-off masks to be more eco-friendly. But fret not, this won't be my last facial mask review post yet, as I still have more to deplete in my stash, which probably can last till end of the year. 

The range consists of 20 different variants but there were only 5 variants in the store so I purchased all of them. 

Hailing from Korea, Sulmae started back in 2017 with these pretty innovative sheet masks that act like pretty stickers on the face. You can check out the history of the brand on their website. 

Sulmae Cherry Blossom Maskbook Sticker Mask Sheet uses lovely cherry blossom extracts and mild vegetable essence to soothe skin by restoring moisture. 

In the package, there was a plastic sheet with 12 sweet and pretty flower petals stuck on them. Just peel them one by one and layer it on the face. 

[ Review ] Celimax Dual Barrier Cleanser, Toner, Serum, Cream

 

Our skin needs to be shielded against germs, pollutants, and foreign particles and that is where ceramides come in. They are fatty acids forming up to 30%-40% of the outer skin that act as a barrier and prevent the entry of germs and are the key component for healthy youthful skin.

Belonging to a family of fats or lipids, they act as a barrier to protect the skin, preventing it from infection, dullness, or dryness.

I received Celimax Skin Barrier Repair Set as part of the #TryMeReviewMe event from StyleKorean recently. After hearing so much about the brand, I was looking forward to trying them out. 

Hailing from Korea, Celimax is a beauty brand founded on a principle of honesty where they make an efficacious cosmetic that deliver on what they promise to do on skin so that one will be willingly to reveal bare face with confidence.

This was what I received in the mail. Such a gorgeous package that I can't bear to open it. It makes you feel like you are receiving a gift. 

Lets unbox it and reveal whats in the box. Unboxing a package always make me feel happy and excited.

How Blue Light Can Affect Our Skin

 

With more screen time spent during the pandemic, it has become more than important to protect our skin from blue light emitted from computer monitors and phones. 

Most people are aware of how blue light might affect our eyes such as blurry vision and dry eyes, to headaches and neck pain so blue light blocking glasses are recommended to ease our digital eye strain, according to the American Optometric Association.

As screen time continues to rise, experts are now becoming concerned about the effects of blue light on skin, and whether our screens can damage our entire faces, not just our eyes. 

According to Dr.Vivian Bucay, a board-certified dermatologist in San Antonio, “Visible light, especially blue light is a major contributor to aging and dark spots. And because we’re always using our phones and sitting in front of computer screens for longer periods of time, we’re being exposed to more visible light than ever before.

What Is Blue Light?

All visible light we humans see contains the entire spectrum of the rainbow, from red to violet. Within that spectrum are blue light waves, which are said to help us stay alert and upbeat.

Any source of visible light gives off blue light waves, whether it's the sun, a touchscreen or a light bulb.

We get plenty of blue light waves each day from the sun, but after dark we're still exposed to it from many artificial sources.

[ Review ] Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream

 

Product Description

Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream is an anti-aging glacier water cream that delivers mineral-rich moisture while protecting skin from free radicals; a fusion of ferments, amino acids, and plant extracts help calm skin while boosting vitality and suppleness. Hydrating Iceland Moss extract helps to soothe dry skin while revealing radiance. 

I redeemed a 8ml sample with my Sephora points last year as water based creams are a favourite of mine. I have previously emptied Saturday Skin Daily Dew Hydrating Essence Mist and Spotlight Brightening Mask from the Saturday Skin Holiday Dew set back in 2020 with the brightening mask being my Top 25 Beauty Empties I Loved in 2020!

Packaging, Scent and Texture

The full size of Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream is 50ml while the travel size I owned was 8ml which lasted for more than a week with twice a day usage. Light pink in colour, it has a refreshing gel texture with no scent.

How To Use :

1) Place moisturizer into the palm of your hand.

2) Using all four fingers, apply in an outward circular motion tapping the moisturizer into skin.

Performance and Ingredients

Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream is cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan friendly and does not contain artificial colors and fragrance.

As a fan of water creams, this didn't disappoint, with its refreshing gel texture and a burst of hydration

that is much welcomed in humid Singapore.

While the Waterfall Glacier Water Cream worked moderately well on optimal skin days, I wouldn't reach out for it, if I am battling with dehydration. It is a decent moisturiser for soft, smooth and hydrated skin. 

Adding on, due to the gel texture, it is best paired with a lightweight toner prior to application, to avoid tackiness and shine on skin. 

Where To Purchase : Amazon | Shopee | Amazon SG

Alaska Glacier Water : Mineral-rich water protects skin and visibly hydrates. Anti-aging glacier water cream delivers mineral-rich moisture while protecting the skin from free-radicals.

Xpertmoist : A fusion of ferment extract and amino acids that shields skin while improving skin vitality

Iceland Moss : Calms and reduces the appearance of redness

Ingredients : 

WATER, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BETAINE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYMEHTYLSILSEQUIOXANE, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAUREATE COPOLYMER, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODUIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, ISOHEXADECANE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, TROMETHAMINE, POLYSORBATE 80, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SORBITAN OLEATE, DISODIUM EDTA, GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CETRARIA ISLANDICA EXTRACT, FERMENT EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALANINE, PROLINE, SERINE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1, SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-22, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-45, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-8, SH-POLYPEPTIDE-9

Conclusion 

To conclude, Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream is a decent moisturiser for softer, smooth and hydrated skin, however, it may not be the best fit for those battling with dehydration.

If you are a fan of water creams, then I highly recommend Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream. 

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[ Review ] Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream

 

Product Description

Lala Retro™ is a whipped dream-come-true for tired, dry skin. This multifaceted rescue cream, infused with six African oils and a plant ceramide complex, provides replenishing barrier support by reinforcing skin’s acid mantle and defending against the effects of everyday stressors. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer easily soaks in to release intense hydration. In addition, antioxidant-rich fermented green tea helps combat signs of aging. Loaded with omega acids, Lala helps skin retain long-lasting moisture,

forming a protective layer that allows skin to function at its optimal level. 

I was elated to redeem a 5ml sample size of Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream with my Sephora points last year as I have been eyeing it for awhile. Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser was the only DE product I have tried so far. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

The 5ml sample size comes in a cute tub with a subtle sweet scent that probably stems from its ingredients. It has a soft whipped airy buttery texture with a velvety consistency.