TOP 20 BEAUTY EMPTIES I LOVED IN 2023

 

In 2023, I have used up 113 products and shortlisted the following 20 beauty empties I loved. 

I am a fan of sharing beauty empties both on blog and on my instagram account - reviewgalore and also loved reading beauty empties' reviews by others. 

Sharing empties provide reviews based on the entire experience with a product which includes not just the initial impressions but also how the product performed over time. Recommending empties demonstrates that the product has been used consistently and has formed a well-informed opinion about its efficacy. 

Empties also tie into the sustainability movement. By using up products completely, we are reducing waste and making the most of the resources and packaging. This aligns with the idea of conscious consumption and minimizing environmental impact. Adding on, I like to keep track of my beauty empties as a way to monitor my skincare/beauty routines and to repurchase products which worked for me. 

Here are my top 20 products for 2023! Spot any of your favourite products in my list below? 

CLEANSERS AND TONERS

Muji Mild Milk Cleansing : Lovely citrus scent that is uplifting and invigorating. It cleanses gently and felt nourishing on skin as a second cleanse. I enjoyed using it and will repurchase. 

Dermalogica + Iherb + Naturisimo Haul

 

My hubby travelled to Bangkok for a colleague's wedding and I gave him my short shopping list. 

JUV Superfruit Sunscreen

The 28 UV Cut Aqua Sunscreen

Estee Lauder Pleasures Duo S$84.07 ( down from S$120.10 ) - from Changi Airport DFS

Redeem a $300 product voucher from my recent facial package purchase

Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse $83

Dermalogica Invisible Physical Defense SPF30 $92

Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque $119

Wavertree & London Summer Spritz Triple Milled Soap - souvenir from a colleague's Perth trip

[ Review ] L/Chemy Hydracalm Serum, Peptide Serum, Moisturiser

 

Thanks to L/Chemy who had gifted the following products to me, in return for honest reviews. 

L/Chemy, the in-house skincare brand from Eternelle V Aesthetic Clinic & Medispa, believes in simplifying your personal care routines for more time on life’s greater pursuits, engineering a life of ease to realise your personal legend.

On their website, you can search for face products, body care products or bundled products for ease of convenience. 

Strangely, there are neither batch codes nor manufacturing dates/expiry dates printed on their actual products, although the Period After Opening (PAO) was stated. 

L/Chemy Ocean is a hydrocalm serum formulated with a combination of multi-molecular hyaluronic acids, anti-inflammatory and barrier-repair ingredients. It intensively hydrates and calms dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin. The continuous use of this serum reduces wrinkles, improves skin elasticity and provides an excellent plumping effect. A potent humectant, this serum works for dehydrated, even oily and sensitive skin types and especially for those living in humid climates.

How To Use : 

1) Apply onto cleansed and freshly-toned skin - day and night, until thoroughly absorbed. 

2) Follow with moisturiser.

Tip : Layer after Golden Glow or Breathe for perfectly hydrated skin!

Hyaluronic Acid works very well for me so it was no surprise that I really like Ocean. Housed in a 30ml dropper bottle, the serum is clear in colour and lightweight in texture with a smooth consistency that sinks in well into skin with a calming sensation and a subtle tacky after-feel. I couldn't detect any scent.

[ Review ] L/Chemy Cleansing Milk, Amino Acid Daily Cleanser, B12 Toner, Exfoliant

 

L/Chemy reached out to me for a collaboration recently, and gifted Ritual No. 1, On Cloud Nine, Serenity, Calmness, Ocean, Breathe and Elixir Ultimate based on my skin type. 

A Singapore brand, L/Chemy is short for Alchemy and represents the love of creating unique formulations sourced from around the world for everyday use. The brand seek high-performance scientific ingredients and pursue the purity and refinement of each ingredient. L/Chemy is the in-house skincare brand from Eternelle V Aesthetic Clinic & Medispa.

L/Chemy was created for people who want to do more with their time. It was created for people who actively seek simplicity coupled with efficiency and who understand that an elegant way of life is a simple one. Every single aspect from the formulation to the packaging is intentional, from the complex formula that delivers multiple benefits to the deliberate exclusion of expensive and elaborate packaging.

Their products do not contain parabens, sulfates, colorants, mineral oils, phthalates and fragrance. You can read more about the brand on their website. 

Strangely, there are neither batch codes nor manufacturing dates/expiry dates printed on their products, although the Period After Opening (PAO) was stated. 

L/Chemy Ritual No. 1 is a gentle, non-drying cleansing milk which can be used as a cleanser on its own and also removes make-up (foundation) and sunscreen effectively without leaving a sticky residue. The soft, creamy 300ml lotion is comfortable to apply and massage onto skin. 

It contains Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, a popular ingredient in many Japanese and Korean skincare formulations. Balance uneven skin tone, refine overall skin texture, reduce appearance of pore size and reveal your skin’s natural glow. Also a morning cleanser perfect for removing oil and grime without interfering with the skin’s natural microbiome.

[ Review ] Paula's Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30

 

Product Description

Paula's Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 is a lightly tinted mineral-based anti-aging moisturizer with SPF protection that minimizes shine by absorbing excess oil. This is a daytime anti-aging moisturizer someone with oily/combination skin will love and never want to be without!

-Anti-Aging, Enlarged Pores, Wrinkles

-Normal to Oily Skin; Combination Skin

-Mineral-based SPF prevents premature aging of skin

-Antioxidants restore vital elements of skin

-Sheer-tinted with a soft matte-finish

-Use as the last step in any daytime routine

Its been 10 years since I last used a Paula's Choice product so I was glad to have won Paula's Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 from an Instagram giveaway early last year. 

Manufactured in USA, Paula's Choice has established one of the most robust science-backed foundations in the industry to take the guesswork out of skincare. The brand is committed to raise its standards, use more innovative ingredients and improve its formula with each passing year. 

When I first received the product, it confuses me - is it a moisturizer or a tinted sunscreen? While Paula Choice touted it as a moisturizer, yet under the How To Use instructions, it seemed to imply it as a sunscreen usage. At the same time, it won the Best Sunscreen award in Beauty Insider’s 2021 Beauty & Wellness Awards. 

Sephora sells it as a sunscreen product under the name - Paula's Choice Resist Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense Face Sunscreen SPF 30. Nonetheless, I am using it as a tinted sunscreen, after my regular sunscreen application. 

My last tinted sunscreens were Naruko Tea Tree Anti-Acne Sunscreen SPF50 and Cute Press Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++ which I had enjoyed. 

[ Review ] I'm From Rice Toner

 

Product Description

This rice toner includes 77.78% of rice extract, having clear benefits in elasticity care. Its formation of a protective barrier is not only effective in preventing water loss but also eliminates dead skin cells, making the skin moisturized and luster through rebalancing dry and tired skin. This rice toner is not limited to specific skin types as it fits well with all, including oily, sensitive, dry, and combination skin types.

I'm From Rice Toner is one of the products I chose for my 2nd Wishtrend collaboration. You can read my review on I'm From Mugwort Essence. 

This toner is highly raved by most who have used it but it wasn't my favorite when I first started using it. Lets delve down to understand why. 

[ Review ] The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer

 

Product Description

The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer is a nurturing yet fast-absorbing daily moisturiser with a peptide duo that helps support natural collagen and hydrate the skin. Peptides are small but mighty amino acid chains that support the firming, hydrating proteins for your skin. With continued use, these peptides help support natural collagen, leaving skin looking youthful and feeling comfortable.

I received The Inkey List Peptide Moisturizer as a Christmas gift from a good friend last year and emptied it recently. This is my first foray into the brand.

Founded in 2018 and made in UK, The INKEY List was born from a belief that better knowledge powers better decisions where products are priced to allow one to test and play with ingredients to build the perfect skincare recipe, for your ever changing skincare needs. Products are cruelty-free. 

[ Review ] Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

 

Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++

Product Description

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics SPF50+ PA++++ is a lightweight and creamy type organic sunscreen that's comfortable on skin. Even if you apply a large amount several times, it is not sticky and gives a moist finish like that of a light moisturizing cream. Containing 30% rice extract and grain fermented extracts, it provides moisture and nourishment to the skin.

Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotics has taken the internet by storm in 2022, with its unbelievable lightweight lotion texture and dewy glow so of course, I have to try it. I purchased it from Yesstyle late last year but didn't get round to using it until this year. 

Prior to this, I have only tried Beauty of Joseon Bubble Toner (Green Plum + AHA) so this is only my second product from the brand. 

Hailing from Korea, Beauty of Joseon has a key philosophy which is to create skincare products that deliver a sense of comfort and relaxation to skin using Hanbang ingredients. 

[ Review ] Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish

 

Product Description

Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish is great for exfoliating, softening and freshening up your skin in a natural way. Its fine texture gently exfoliates your skin without drying out the skin like salt scrubs or has adverse impact like beaded scrubs. It does not leave any harmful residue on your skin to clog the pores. It is safe to use them even on sensitive skin, face or body.

I received Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish from a Wishtrend collaboration last year. My last facial scrub was Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub which was slightly abrasive while 100% Pure Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Scrub was too runny for my likes. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Dear Klairs Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish is housed in a 110g tub with an enclosed clear plastic spatula. It has a delicious brown sugar-like scent with a thick creamy textured scrub.  

[ Review ] Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum

 

Product Description

Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum is a vitamin C derivative serum that helps to achieve radiant, healthy-looking skin. Can be used on sensitive skin and absorbs into the skin without leaving any sticky or oily residue.

I didn't have a good experience with the ever-popular Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop so I was glad to have a chance to try out Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum which was gifted to me by @klairs.sg on Instagram. 

Launched on 8th May 2023, Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum contains 10% Vitamin C derivative serum that brightens and tightens for radiant, bouncy skin. 

Vitamin C is the gold standard of antioxidant and is highly recommended to be included in a daily skincare routine for a solid well-aging care. It is closely associated with L-ascorbic acid which is also known as the pure vitamin C with scientific evidence and benefits for the skin, however it can be unstable (oxidize quickly) and can only be formulated at a specific low pH.

Hence, vitamin C derivatives come and fill in the gap and one of the most commonly found vitamin C derivatives in skincare is the 3-O-Ethyl ascorbic acid, found in Dear Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum.

According to Wishtrend, it has water- and oil-soluble properties and once absorbed into skin, it metabolizes it as pure vitamin C, providing one with pure vitamin c benefits with it.

Benefits :

- Brightening superstar: It brightens, fades hyperpigmentation, evens skin tone

- Well-aging care: reduces wrinkle, visibly firms the skin

- Protection: helps the skin fight free radicals 

[ Review ] EO French Lavender Body Polish

 

Product Description

Reveal new radiance. Our French Lavender Body Polish is a rich and creamy exfoliator that elevates your self-care ritual. The lavender pure essential oil creates a sense of tranquility while fruit-based enzymes and blueberry seed powder gently polish away dull skin cells. Skin is left feeling velvety-smooth, nourished and radiant thanks to moisturizing plant-based oils and butters.

EO ( which stands for Essential Oils ) is one of my favourite brands from Iherb and I have tried out several of their shower gels namely, EO French Lavender Shower Gel, EO Eucalyptus and Arnica soothing Bubble Bath and EO Time Out Shower Gel.

Made in USA, EO products use safe, natural, organic and sustainably-farmed ingredients 

After using up 2 tubs of Fizzy Fern Espresso Body Scrub, it is time to look out for another body scrub, and EO French Lavender Body Polish caught my attention. Unfortunately, it is no longer available on Iherb. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

EO French Lavender Body Polish is a 177ml tube product. It has a lovely and soothing french lavender scent which I adore and the creamy exfoliator is never abrasive on skin.

How To Use : 

1) Gently massage onto body in the shower

2) Leave on for 1-2 minutes as you inhale the aroma of pure essential oils. 

3) Rinse thoroughly. 

Tip : Use 3x per week for optimal results. 

Performance and Ingredients

This luxurious cream exfoliator gently polishes away dull, dry skin with skin-refining blueberry seed powder and exfoliating pineapple enzymes. Coconut oil and mango seed butter lock in moisture, revealing velvety smooth, nourished skin that is soft to the touch and radiant. 

I enjoyed using EO French Lavender Body Polish with its soothing lavender scent and non-abrasive creamy contents that left my body soft and smooth, however strangely, when contents are nearing to the end, I noticed ants milling around the cap. The product was placed in my bathroom then. 

Purified Water, PhytelephasAequatorialis Seed Powder, Glycerin, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil,Organic Olive (Olea Europaea) Fruit Oil, Papain, Bromelain, Maltodextrin,Cetearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, VaccinniumAngustifolium (Blueberry) Seed Powder, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Alcohol, CetylEsters, EO®Essential Oil Blend [Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,Lavandula Hybrida Oil], Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopherol, EO Organic Herbal Blend [Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, OrganicChamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Organic Calendula OfficinalisFlower Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract], Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate

Conclusion

To conclude, EO French Lavender Body Polish is one of my favourite body exfoliator with a great lavender scent, non-abrasive creamy contents that left my skin soft and smooth. 

This product is featured in my Top 20 Beauty Empties I Loved in 2023.

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[ Review ] Rovectin Aqua Hyaluronic Essence

 

Product Description

Introducing the refreshed appearance of Rovectin's Best Selling Activating Treatment Lotion! Experience the New Look with the same exceptional quality. Rovectin Aqua Hyaluronic Essence is designed to deeply hydrate your skin using the power of hyaluronic acid. Not only does it enhance your skin's texture, but it also combats free radicals with potent antioxidants, providing moisturization and restoring elasticity for a radiant complexion.

I received Rovectin Aqua Hyaluronic Essence as part of a Stylekorean collaboration, together with Rovectin Dark Spot Serum, Rovectin Water Cream and Rovectin UV Defense Tinted SPF 50+ PA++++. 

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[ Review ] Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10

 

Product Description

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is a high-strength, faster-acting than retinol, youth-extending potion that erases existing and inhibits future concerns of aging without latent irritation.

Benefits :

- Light lotion, non-greasy texture

- 0.1% Retinal actively tackles stubborn skin problems

- Airless pump design for maximum effectiveness

- Moderates deep wrinkles and sagging skin

- Softens roughness and fades pigmentation

- Regenerates unlined, lifted and younger-looking complexion

Geek & Gorgeous A-Game 10 is one of several products received from Worthee Cosmetics which ships to both Singapore and Malaysia. Read my reviews on Geek & Gorgeous Stress Less and Geek & Gorgeous B-Bomb.

Geek & Gorgeous has two A-Game serums - A-Game 10 and A-Game 5 where A-Game 10 is a 0.1% Retinal Serum and A-Game 5 is a 0.05% Retinal Serum. 

I only started using retinol in 2020 and it wasn't a staple in my routine until late last year, however, I was game to try out A-Game 10 as I have used Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream, 5erenity2 Renew Serum, Sisters By Pearry's First Care Essence and Somethinc 1% Pure Retinol + Squalane before. 

Retinoids are a category of skincare products beloved for their skin-firming and acne-clearing abilities. You might know these products or ingredients by any number of names, including retinol, retinoid, tretinoin, retinaldehyde, retinoic acid, and Vitamin A. And while none of these words means exactly the same thing, they all share similar abilities when applied topically. Just embrace the category of retinoids, which is also more commonly referred to as “retinols.”

There is a plethora of data showing that consistent retinoid use minimizes fine lines, evens skin tone, smooths texture, and decreases acne.

When you apply any retinoid product to your skin, the vitamin A from which it is derived converts to its active form, retinoic acid. This tells your skin to increase cellular regeneration and collagen production and this action triggers the smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles, improved skin tone, texture, and clarity, while brightening the look of dark marks and age spots.

Retinoids increase the rapidity in which the outer layers of the skin turn over. This can be helpful for unclogging pores, removing dead skin cells, preventing acne, and also as an antiaging medication. With regular use, people are able to achieve a glow-like appearance to their skin and less crinkliness. 

[ Review ] Jowae Revitalizing Moisturizing Shower Gel

 

Product Description

Its a real pleasure to feel water running over your skin after a hard day with this shower gel based on hibiscus, Koreas iconic flower, for a deep feeling of relaxation. Its fragrance reveals aromas of exhilarating freesia, orchid and pink cedar. The skin also takes full advantage through replenishing and relaxing hibiscus and antioxidant Lumiphenols, Jowas patented* signature active ingredient.

I purchased several Jowae products from Robinsons late last year and emptied Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk and Jowae Stimulating Moisturizing Shower Gel so far. 

Jowae Revitalizing Moisturizing Shower Gel is my second shower gel from the brand.

Packaging, Scent and Texture 

Jowae Revitalizing Moisturizing Shower Gel is a 400ml product housed in a plastic tall bottle with a flick top cap. Its perfume, with notes of relaxing hibiscus, leaves the skin delicately scented. The gel texture is clear in colour. 

How To Use :

1) Rinse the skin with water. Apply the product while performing gentle circular movements. 

2) Continue until emulsified. Apply morning and evening.

Performance and Ingredients

Jowaé revitalizing moisturizing shower gel bamboo is a bath care that gently cleanses while respecting the skin’s balance. Thanks to its physiological pH formula and its washing base of natural biodegradable origin, it is suitable for all skin types. Including the most sensitive skin.

Formulated with antioxidant Lumiphenols and Bamboo water, this shower gel contains 95% components of natural origin.

Light and gentle, Jowae Revitalizing Moisturizing Shower Gel suds up easily and lathers well, unfortunately, after using 1/4 of the contents, it started to get drying on skin. 

Similarly to Jowae Stimulating Moisturizing Shower Gel, the gel texture seemed to glide on the surface of skin and doesn't provide a good showering experience. While it left skin soft and smooth, the drying effect isn't what I am looking for, in a shower gel. 

The key ingredients are ....

Lumiphenols : Thanks to its antioxidant content, it helps the skin to rebalance itself while protecting it against daily aggressions.

Bamboo water : As the premium ingredient in this formula,  it is rich in essential vitamins and amino acids with highly moisturizing benefits. In this sense, this active will perform a moisturizing, emollient, and even regenerating action.  

Glycerin : Moisturizing, provides protection and softness to the skin while preserving its elasticity.

Conclusion

To conclude, Jowae Revitalizing Moisturizing Shower Gel isn't the best fit for me, as it is drying even though it lathers and foams well. I also didn't like how it appears to glide over the body rather than doing a thorough cleansing job, hence it won't be a repurchase. 

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[ Review ] Be The Skin Sebum Zero Aloerice Sun Cream

 

Product Description

Be The Skin Sebum Zero Aloerice Sun Cream is a vegan sunscreen formulated with Aloerice complex, aloe vera to relieve irritated skin and increase skin's elasticity.

I am thankful to try out this new brand thanks to the collaboration from Stylekorean. Prior to this collaboration, I have hardly heard of the brand. Launched globally in 2014, Be The Skin aims to be the most skin-friendly brand by comparing the human skin environment to natural conditions.

 

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Packaging, Scent and Texture

Be The Skin Sebum Zero Aloerice Sun Cream is a 50ml tube of sunscreen with a beautiful light green essence-like texture that applies effortlessly. It has a subtle herbal fragrance and a cooling sensation during application.

[ Review ] The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel

 

Product Description

Get that beautiful body feeling refreshed and squeaky-clean with our foamy Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel. Now Vegan Society certified and made with 92% ingredients of natural origin including grapefruit extract and Community Fair Trade organic aloe vera from Mexico, our hardworking Shower Gel helps leave skin feeling soft. The sharp and sweet notes of this fragrance are like slicing a big, juicy grapefruit in half and leave you smelling citrusy.

I received a trio of shower gels from a friend during last Christmas and brought along the 60ml travel-friendly shower gel to my recent Royal Carribean Spectrum of the Seas cruise. My last product from the brand was The Body Shop Winter Jasmine Shower Gel.

Packaging, Scent and Texture 

The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel is housed in a 60ml clear plastic bottle with pretty illustrations of grapefruits. It has a flick-top cap for easy dispensing, however I found the cap to be pretty tight and was not easy to be "flick" open. The pink gel texture lathers well. 

How To Use : 

1. Lather up into a thick foam.

2. Slather all over damp skin.

3. Rinse.

Performance and Ingredients

I was glad to have brought this shower gel on my cruise. AM shower needs to help you wake up and go-go-go, and The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel indeed helps to wake up the senses with the zest and zing of pink grapefruit. 

Suitable for all skin types, it lathers up a treat, transforming from a light gel texture into a rich bubbly foam, leaving skin feeling soft, cleansed and refreshed.

I love the citrus scent with its zingy and refreshing aroma which was such a joy to breathe in during my morning showers on cruise and back home, however it contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate which can be drying for the long term. 

That said, you will be happy to know that the bottle is recyclable and made from 100% recycled plastic and that 92% ingredients comes from natural origin.

The key ingredients are....

Community Fair Trade Organic Aloe Vera : Ultra-gentle and soothing on skin, aloe vera is perfect for the sensitive skin range. It’s a naturally hardy plant. The aloe vera leaves are harvested and filleted by hand within 6 hours, which preserves the freshness and makes sure the aloe is the highest possible quality. The Body Shop source the organic aloe vera from Campeche in south-east Mexico. 

Pink Grapefruit Seed Oil : Squish grapefruit seeds for their essential oil to add to their zingy, sweet and citrusy-smelling products.  

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco- Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Sodium Gluconate, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water/Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water, Linalool, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citral, Denatonium Benzoate, CI 14700/Red 4, CI 17200/Red 33.

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Conclusion

To conclude, The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Shower Gel with its zesty citrus fragrance and pink gel texture that lathers well gives rise to a good showering experience, however it contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate which can be drying for the long term. 

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[ Review ] SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk

 

Product Description

Make-up remover pure and mild. Physiopure Lait has been specially developed for women with dry skin. As creamy as it is light, this make up remover milk melts on the skin to eliminate the impurities.

SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk was a relatively new brand to me, and I purchased it during the 1 for 1 sale in Guardian. My last 2 affordable milk cleansers were Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk and Clinelle PureSwiss Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser.

SVR is a French dermocosmetic brand since 1962. The laboratory offers effective dermatological solutions for all types of skin. 

SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk comes under the range of SVR Physiopure which is a range of gentle cleansers, face washes and makeup removers for sensitive skin. It thoroughly cleanse pollutants, makeup and impurities which is the cause of irritate skin. These mild cleansers are formulated with oxygenating magnesium to release impurities from the skin, leaving it cleansed, reoxygenated and hydrated every evening.

Packaging, Scent and Texture 

SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk is a 200ml cleansing milk product housed in a pretty blue clear plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. It has a strong fragrance and the white cleansing milk is creamy-like in consistency. 

How To Use : 

1) Apply morning and/or evening using a cotton pad or fingertips, massaging gently into the skin. 

2) Rinse off or wipe away using their toner. 

Performance and Ingredients

SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk gently eliminates makeup and impurities on face, eyes and lips. It left the skin moisturised, comfortable and oxygenated. 

I use this primarily as a second cleanse although I do use it occasionally as a makeup remover + cleanser if I happened to run out of my regular makeup remover by doing a double cleanse. 

The strong fragrance was rather off-putting and I rather do without it. So while I enjoyed the light creamy contents with its silky smooth consistency, the strong fragrance made me hesitate in re-purchasing. I still have another bottle so I will still empty it and update this post, should my opinions change. 

The cleansing milk glides on skin smoothly and washed off cleanly, leaving my skin clean, soft, smooth and never tight. 

The brand has a strict formulation specifications adapted to sensitive skin and is hypoallergenic.

Oxygenating Magnesium : energizes and re-oxygenates cells while detoxifying the skin.

An exclusive Moisturizing Complex : brings comfort, softness and suppleness to the skin, avoids feelings of tightness.

AQUA (PURIFIED WATER), ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, GLYCERIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE CITRATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PEG-100 STEARATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, MAGNESIUM PCA, CELLULOSE GUM, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, XANTHAN GUM, CHLORPHENESIN, SODIUM BENZOATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE)

Conclusion

To conclude, SVR Physiopure Cleansing Milk has a light creamy texture with a silky smooth consistency but with an overpowering fragrance which I am not a fan of. It left my skin clean, soft, smooth and never tight. 

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[ Review ] Heimish Matcha Biome Hydrogel Eye Patch

 

Product Description

Cooling Hydrogel Eye Patch for Puffiness and Fine Lines! 3 in 1 Multifunctional eye patch for soothing, brightening, and anti-aging under eye area! 

Heimish Matcha Biome Hydrogel Eye Patch repairs irritated skin and brightens dark circles with Matcha probiotics. Easy to use on any eye shapes due to hydrogel's highly adhesive texture.

✔ Watery essence in hydrogel cools down skin quickly and hydrate.

✔ Working on clean beauty - 100% eco friendly hydrogel made of sea plants that easily get dissolved in water. 

✔ Matcha Biome™ - Fermented from Matcha extracts, probiotics, and enzyme grown in clean Jeju. 

✔ Dual fermentation of probiotics and enzyme - Help beneficial bacteria in the skin to strengthen skin barrier, while developing skin immune system. 

✔ Botaniceutical plus 10 extract that helps soothe the skin and controls skin heat to make clear skin. 

Heimish reached out for a collaboration recently and I chose All Clean Balm Mandarin, Matcha Biome Redness Relief Hydrating Toner and Matcha Biome Hydrogel Eye Patch. 

My last collaboration with Heimish was about Heimish All Clean Balm, All Clean Vitamin Blemish Spot Clear Cream and Black Tea Mask Pack where All Clean Balm was featured in my Top 21 Beauty Empties I Loved in 2021. 

[ Review ] OSKIA Super-C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules

 

Product Description

OSKIA Super-C Beauty Capsules contain a super-charged blend of smart nutrients and actives to boost skin health, protect, brighten, plump, hydrate and nourish for youthfully radiant skin. With 2% Super Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate), Smart Vitamin E (Tocotrienols), Squalane & Tomato Lycopene.

OSKIA is a luxury nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand that specialises in cellular skin nutrition for beautiful, healthy skin. Their formulations contain up to 40 actives, are results driven with clinically proven results. 

As pioneers of the concept of nutritional skincare and bio-available delivery systems, OSKIA developed MSM Regen Complex after years of research into the nutrients that skin need to function. Their proven formulations are designed using these cellular nutrients plus complex bio-actives (such as plant stem cells, enzymes, probiotics) to boost skin health, combat the key concerns associated with ageing and the impact of lifestyle and the environment to give you a beautifully healthy and glowing complexion.

A 7 sampler pack of OSKIA Super-C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules was part of my purchase from Naturisimo which I was absolutely thrilled to receive. It was a good chance for me to try out their products. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

OSKIA Super-C Smart Nutrient Beauty Capsules sampler pack is a tiny clear container filled with 7 heart-shaped bright orange capsules. It has no scent until you twist it open for application. The delicious orange scent makes me happy while the oily texture makes me dismayed for a while, as I thought it might not fit my skin type. 

[ Review ] Rated Green Avocado Nourishing Scalp Pack

 

Product Description

Take your scalp to a new level of fresh and clean comfort with this luxury head spa treatment. Containing the cold pressed organic avocado and carefully selected botanical ingredients, this banana added soothing scalp pack provides rich nutrients to leave malnourished scalp perfectly nourished and fortified, and hair feeling light and soft.

After a good experience with Rated Green Cold Press Tamanu Oil Soothing Scalp Pack, I decided to get this Rated Green Avocado Nourishing Scalp Pack when I chanced upon it in Sciolla at Batam as it is not available in Singapore. It is a made-in-korea product. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Rated Green Avocado Nourishing Scalp Pack is a 200ml tube product which smells amazingly delicious of sweet banana with a yellow creamy texture. 

How To Use : 

1) After shampooing, apply a generous amount to clean, wet scalp and hair. 

2) Gently massage and leave on for 5 minutes. 

3) Rinse thoroughly with warm water. 

Tips : No need to use extra conditioner. Gentle enough to use daily

Performance and Ingredients

Free of silicones, sulfates, parabens, synthetic dyes, Rated Green Avocado Nourishing Scalp Pack contains 99% natural ingredients and organic avocado certified by Eco-cert. The ingredients are cold-pressed and nourish scalp and soften hair. 

With a blend of Avocado oil + Banana + Soybean + Jojoba, Coconut & Olive Oils for a luxurious hair spa treatment, this scalp pack requires just 5 minutes to weave its magic, making scalp refreshed, clean and less itchy while hair feels soft, smooth and nourished. Adding on, the delicious banana scent certainly makes one look forward to using the scalp pack. 

There is no need to use a hair conditioner. 

The key ingredients are....

Organic Cold Pressed Avocado Oil : deeply nourishes and hydrates the scalp, strengthens the hair structure and protects against the negative effects of the environment, extreme temperatures and sunlight.

Banana extract : calms, softens the hair, making it smooth and silky. The mask restores damaged hair, nourishes the scalp with useful trace elements, stimulates growth processes and also helps fight dandruff and irritation. 

Water, Behentrimonium Choloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Musa Sapien tum (Banana) Fruit Extract, Olea Europae (Olive) Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (JoJoba) Seed oil, Cetyl Esters, Cetrimonium Chloride, Menthol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance(Parfum)

Conclusion

To conclude, Rated Green Avocado Nourishing Scalp Pack is a lovely treatment that keeps scalp refreshed, clean and less itchy while hair feels soft, smooth and nourished. Adding on, the delicious banana scent certainly makes one look forward to using the scalp pack. 

This product is featured in my Top 20 Beauty Empties I Loved in 2023.

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[ Review ] 100% Pure Hydra Drench Cream

 

Product Description

Replenish thirsty skin with the intensely hydrating 100% Pure Hydra Drench Gel Cream. Best for oily and acne-prone skin, the fast-absorbing formula has a soothing and purifying rosewater base. Chia seed gel is rich in omega fatty acids to deliver water to the skin cells, while hyaluronic acid locks in hydration, plumps the skin and speeds up collagen production.

Nopal cactus infuses the skin with antioxidants, and coconut oil and shea butter moisturise the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. These potent, plant-based ingredients help to encourage cell renewal and restore firmness to irritated skin.

As a fan of 100% Pure, I have emptied 100% Pure Vitamin C Mask, 100% Pure Vitamin C Boost, 100% Pure Strawberry Lemonade Jelly Scrub and 100% Pure Bright Bright Eye Mask this year. Adding on to the list is 100% Pure Hydra Drench Cream which is pretty tiny at 40ml for a moisturiser. 

Water is commonly used as the first (majority) ingredient in skin, hair, and body products. Instead of plain water, 100% PURE uses beneficial organic floral hydrosols, aloe juice, fermented rice water (sake), and tea. Every ingredient in each 100% PURE formula is included for its unique benefit, and a specific purpose.

100% PURE cosmetics are colored from vibrant fruit, vegetable, tea, and other plant pigments. These pigments naturally contain skin beneficial vitamins, anti-aging antioxidants, and healthy phytonutrients. Other cosmetics are colored by toxic FD&C dyes that could contain coal tar, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals.