Review : Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Product Description
Powerful nighttime renewal for radiant, youthful-looking skin. Instantly adds radiance. Intensely hydrates. Advanced Night Repair significantly reduces the look of key signs of aging.


A 7ml sample size of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II was part of my Sephora Beauty On The Fly purchase some time back.  The face serum, which includes anti-oxidants and Hyaluronic Acid, maximizes the power of skin's natural nighttime renewal with Estee Lauder exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology to help lock in moisture. Look forward to reduced lines and wrinkles, smoother, hydrated and stronger skin as well as younger, radiant and more even toned texture. You can check out the full range here.

HOW TO USE
Apply this face serum on clean skin before your moisturizer.
Use several drops.
Smooth in gently all over face and throat.

Try This Nightly Ritual
1. Apply a drop on each fingertip of one hand.
2. Touch fingertips of both hands together.
3. Massage serum over face and neck, starting at the center, outward.


Made in UK, non-comedogenic, oil-free and fragrance-free, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II ( ANR in short ) is one of the brand's bestsellers. It is meant to wield its magic on your skin while you sleep.

Review : Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask

Product Description
A revolution in repair for fresh, youthful-looking eyes with the only Eye Mask infused with Advanced Night Repair technology. Experience this targeted weekly Eye Mask that bursts onto skin with 20X more of our proven soothing, hydrating and ChronoluxCB™ repair ingredients.

Instantly, your eye area feels cool and refreshed. In just 10 minutes, eyes look more rested and renewed. Fine, dry lines are plumped as skin is drenched with hydration. Eyes look radiant and infused with luminous youth.

Formulated without parabens, sulphates and phthalates, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery Eye Mask is the first eye mask with advanced night repair technology, helping to deliver soothing, hydrating and ChronoluxCB™ repairing ingredients.

Review : Estee Lauder Nutritious Rosy Prism Radiant Essence

Product Description
See your skin bloom. Rosy, radiant, revitalized.This powerful essence, with our potent Rosy Prism™ Technology, infuses skin with energy and nutrients. Helps neutralize irritants and dissolve the look of dull, yellow skintone.

Nutritious Rosy Prism™: The world’s first high-performance system proven to significantly reduce and help prevent the look of yellow skintone. Powered by our Pomegranate Nectar Infusion, rich in anti-oxidants, and Pink Peony Extract. Skin blooms with a new multi-faceted radiance: looks fresh, translucent, perfectly rosy.

Released in April this year, I redeemed a complimentary 4ml sample to use as a daily morning serum.
The scent is overpowering and I think such fragrances can be omitted since it does nothing for the skin. The Nutritious Rosy Prism Radiant Essence has a lightweight texture that gets absorbed into the skin pretty quickly, leaving in its a place a smooth texture.

Initially, I didn't feel or see a particular difference to my skin but after a week, I realized that my skin actually has a more even skin tone with a subtle radiance to the skin. Then again, the result may not be entirely due to the product alone as I am also using a vitamin C serum at night.

However, the formula does contain plant-based antioxidants which may help improve the uneven skin tone. The 3rd ingredient in the list is Ascorbyl Glucoside which is a form of Vitamin C with glucose that can act as an antioxidant. It is said to reduce free radicals that result from UV irradiation of the skin, and helps to reduce cell damage and photo-aging.

If you are keen, do check out their counters for some trial runs. You can also check out Estee Lauder Nutritious Rosy Prism Radiant Essence on Amazon

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Review : Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Lotion

Product Description
Micro and mighty. This groundbreaking essence-in-lotion activates and strengthens skin’s foundation to reveal its youthful, angelic glow. Micro and mighty. This groundbreaking essence-in-lotion activates and strengthens skin’s foundation to reveal its youthful, angelic glow. Recommended for all skin types, it delivers energy and vitality, fights visible aging, deeply hydrates, and promotes smooth, supple skin. 

MICRO TARGETED: penetrates deeply and rapidly within skin’s surface to renew and rebalance.
MICRO NOURISHING: delivers a precise concentration of exclusive Micro-Nutrient Bio-Ferment to nourish and energize.
MICRO ACTIVE: Activates multiple natural pro-youth abilities to replenish skin.

Usage :
With a cotton pad: Gently glide saturated cotton pad over face, from the center out. Start at chin and move upwards to cheeks and forehead. Do not apply pressure during application.
With your hands: Pour 5 or 6 drops of Micro Essence in hand and rub hands together. Gently press the Micro Essence into skin from the center out. Start at chin and move upwards to cheeks and forehead.Rub hands together to warm, and then gently wrap face using warm hands to complete application.

Recommended for those who are battling with dryness and dehydration and those looking for smooth and supple skin as well as those whose skin is lacking energy and vitality, this Micro Essence Skin Activating Lotion claims to micro target, micro nourish and micro active in their dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested, non-acnegenic and fragrance-free formula.

Every time Estee Lauder comes up with a new product, they are generous enough to produce sample sizes for users who are interested in trying them, so I opted for a 15ml size to use it for a week.

Micro Essence Skin Activating Lotion is a toner, to be used before serum and moisturizer. In using the lotion, which you can apply with a cotton pad or palms, it helps other products that goes after the lotion, to better penetrate the skin, boosting its efficacy. I usually use it with a cotton pad, as with all lotions.

Thinner than a lotion but thicker than a water-based toner, the Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Lotion has a slightly sticky base that stays on top of the skin after application, which is why I prefer to use a cotton pad that goes all over the skin, spreading it thinly. It has a light fermented scent, somehow like SKII but not as overpowering.

Within a few minutes after application, the lotion gets absorbed into skin, making it feels hydrated and bouncy, keeping it plumped, smooth and supple. However, I didn't see any significant improvement in refined texture, even toned skin or youthful radiance after a week's usage.

Ingredients :
Water/Aqua/Eau, Bifida Ferment Lysate, PEG-75, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile), Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Triomethmine, Disodium EDTA, Phexoxyethanol

Shop Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion or Shop here.

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Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality Energy Lotion Intense Moist

Product Description
This high-performance, energizing treatment lotion with anti-oxidants deeply hydrates skin. Rich, cushioning lotion infuses skin with comforting moisture and energy for a look of radiant vitality. From the Nutritious Collection, powered by pomegranate. See a new look of active, radiant health

From the newly launched range from Estee Lauder last year, I picked up a complimentary 15ml sample to try out. You can also check out their range here.

It has a pomegranate scent mixed with other fragrances that gives it an overall heavy scent. The texture is gel-like that requires some spreading with my fingers on the cotton pads before using on the face.

I like that it feels nourishing and is hydrating on my skin. Smooth and supple after application that preps the skin for the next skincare product.

Get the improved formula of Estee Lauder Nutritious Vitality Radiant Energy Lotion Intense Moist from HERE with free shipping.

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Estee Lauder Cyber White HD Advanced Spot Correcting Essence

Product Description
This powerful essence brightens the look of dark spots to virtual invisibility. Dullness disappears. Light seems to come from deep within your skin. Up close, your skin looks flawless, fair, translucent, with High Definition clarity.
Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested and Non-acnegenic

Inspired by new findings that exposure to pollution can cause irritation, activating a receptor called AhR that triggers an inflammatory pathway that can lead to the excess production of melanin, Estee Lauder introduces the next generation of advanced spot correcting and brightening with New CyberWhite HD.

This extraordinary brightening system is empowered  by NEW HD-90 Technology, which features a potent, unprecedented level of 90% active Baicalin, an ingredient derived from a botanical known for its exceptional soothing power, that helps inhibit irritation caused by AhR activation.
Designed especially for the needs of Asian skin, CyberWhite HD with HD-90 Technology whitens and helps prevent dark spots and discoloration caused by UVA/UVB, stress, aging and even pollution with unprecedented power.
Visibly reducing and helping prevent dark spots, the Quasi-Drug Whitening essence reveals “high definition” clarity. Infusing skin with moisture and maintaining moisture balance, skin’s suppleness is improved. The comprehensive formula is also Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Chapping and Anti-Acne.

I picked up 5 complimentary sachets for a 5-day usage and have been using it on either morning or night times. This essence boasts of concentrated ingredients to visibly reduces and help prevent dark spots, while infusing skin with moisture and maintaining moisture balance to improve on the skin's suppleness.

Benefits:
PREVENT - Counteract the visible effects of histamine release, which can lead to an increase in melanin production and help minimize the irritation from pollution that can contribute to the formation of spots. The result is the prevention of new spots and discoloration, which helps keep skin
looking bright and flawless.
CORRECT - Correct spots and overall tone by visibly reducing the look of discoloration. Working immediately to quickly shed away darkened dead skin cells and surface debris, skin is left radiant and even-looking and other active ingredients can now absorb further in to skin. Over time, helps
boost the support structure underneath age spots while also helping to break down pockets of melanin.
REVEAL - Magnify brightness and deliver a more flawless, translucent look
overall.

Key Ingredients:
90% Active Baicalin - neutralize irritation caused by AhR activation, to help minimize associated spot formation.
Melanin Interception Technology - counteracts the skin-darkening effects of histamine release, which can lead to the activation of melanocytes and hyper-pigmentation. Skin is kept in a constant state of calm, helping to prevent future spots from surfacing and keeping skin looking crystal clear and even-toned.
N Acetyl Glucosamine - focuses on the small surface spots that are melanin build-up in and around pore openings, and speeds them away to reveal brighter, beautifully even-toned skin.
Clarity Recovering Protein - working with skin's natural repair systems, it helps to maintain skin's support structure beneath large, stubborn age spots.
Melanin Dissolving Technology - penetrates the deepest layers of skin's surface to break down stubborn age spots until they become virtually invisible.
Anti-irritant Calming Complex - dramatically reduces irritation to help make skin less vulnerable to recurring spots. It helps inhibit the over production of melanin to help keep skin looking flawlessly radiant.

Lightweight in texture, the serum glides on well on my skin with its water and silicon-based formula. It contains substantial amount of Vitamin C to brighten up the skin with a mixture of antioxidants which is good stuff for the skin.

However the hefty price tag of $160 for a 30ml size just seemed too much for the pocket.
At this current stage with 5 sachets, I am unable to judge the brightening efficacy but it does makes the skin softer and smoother, making it a suitable candidate to layer under a hydrating moisturiser and reaping the best of both whitening and hydrating worlds.

It gives a soft focus feel to the skin, probably due to its mineral pigments mica contents.


Check out the latest formula HERE and get free standard shipping with every order.


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Review : Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Serum Infusion

Product Description
Everyday pollution can damage the delicate eye area and accelerate visible aging. Now, discover this super-potent serum with anti-pollution technology to help significantly inhibit the appearance of visible damage from environmental assaults. Tested and proven to dramatically reduce the look of fine lines, wrinkles, dark circles, dryness and puffiness.

I owned 5 sachets of this product which I started off using it alone and moving on to using it before an eye cream. It lasted me for slightly more than a week, with twice daily usage.
Containing Hyaluronic Acid to help skin lock in moisture and strengthen its protective moisture barrier as well as powerful antioxidants to neutralize environmentally generated free radicals before they can cause future damage, this serum is lightweight in texture and sinks into the skin easily.

My undereye area has always been dry and this serum is not capable enough to hydrate the area sufficiently. In fact, layering an eye cream on top of it is definitely necessary and essential. After more than a week usage, I failed to see any improvement to my undereye area. Then again, eyecare products usually take some time to perform its magic, if any.

Note that Hyaluronic Acid ingredient is in the middle of the ingredient list, so that says alot about the concentration of it, which isn't alot. You can also read Paula's take about the product here.
A 15ml sized product retails for $96.

Source : Bonton

Review : Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

Product Description
This comprehensive, high performance anti-aging serum with 30 years of innovation is inspired by groundbreaking DNA research, bringing a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging to your skin. Skin looks smoother, younger, more radiant and healthy-looking.

Exclusive Chronolux Technology : repairs the appearance of past damage. A visible improvement in the signs of aging-specifically lines, uneven skintone and immediate hydration
Enhanced Environmental Repair : neutralizes up to 90% of environmentally generated free radicals
Enhanced Continuous Hydration : creates an optimal environment for repair with Hyaluronic Acid, increasing skin's levels of moisturization dramatically

Benefits :
- Repairs past visible damage
- Helps protect skin's future

Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Fragrance-free, Non-acnegenic and with 20+ patents worldwide, this product is one of Estee Lauder's famed products.

I have used it before many years ago but it did not leave a deep impression on me, probably due to my relatively young skin at that point in time. I am not sure if the formula have been tweaked since then, but the name certainly sounds slightly different.

1982 : Night Repair Cellular Recovery Complex
1991 : Advanced Night Repair Protective Recovery Complex
2009 : New Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex

I have 7 sachets of this product which lasted me for about 2 weeks since you just need a few drops of the contents for the whole face.
This product is best to be used at night, before a moisturiser. I used it alone for the past 2 weeks at night, without any moisturiser, to deem its efficacy.

The texture is gel-like with a slippery feel. Honey-coloured, it glides and sinks into the skin rapidly leaving a smoother base in its place, without any greasy feel. Skin feels soft and smooth to the touch. I wouldn't peg it as very hydrating,though during the usage period, I have not experienced much flakiness, so it does hydrates the skin moderately.

Oddly enough, the effects of this product seemed more pronounced when I use Loreal Youth Code Pre-Essence in the morning and this product in the night which boasts of the same main ingredient - Bifida Ferment Lysate.
Overall, my pores appeared more refined, skin is more radiant, smoother and there is less redness.

A 50ml size retails for $142. Check out the reviews on Makeupalley where it scored 4.1 from 414 users. You can also read about Paula's take on this product here.

Shop the latest formula - Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II HERE and get free standard shipping with every order.



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Review : Estee Lauder Gentle Eye Make-up Remover

Product Description
This gentle, lightweight formula works quickly and gently to remove powder eyeshadow and other eye makeup. Sweeps away without leaving any oily residue—so you can reapply eye makeup immediately after use. Oil-free formula won't damage delicate skin

I bought this from Chicago Airport at US$14, while during transit back in February this year.
It comes in a dark blue transparent bottle with a hole that is big enough to dip my cotton buds and remove waterproof eye products.

I totally dislike this product because it stings my eyes, very much and very painful till my eyes turned red, irritated and raw. And its supposed to be Dermatologist-tested!

Its a transparent liquid with no scent and because the hole is big, I tend to pour too much on my cotton pads which resulted that some contents may get into my eyes when I used too thin cotton pads or when I had it over my eyes for more than 5 seconds to remove what its supposed to remove.

Since its a gentle formula, I do not have much expectations that it can remove waterproof eye products
and really it does not. It did a good job with normal non-waterproof eye products but not others.

Where To Purchase : Amazon 

You can check out other reviews on Makeupalley with a score of 2.6 from 141 users. That explains something, isn't it?

Ingredients :
WATER (AQUA PURIFICATA) PURIFIED; PEG-32; BUTYLENE GLYCOL; DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE; PEG-6; TRISODIUM EDTA; METHYLPARABEN; PROPYLPARABEN; BUTYLPARABEN

Review : Estee Lauder Ideal Light Brush On Illuminator

Product Description ( from Amazon )
Reveal radiance. Conceal flaws. A stroke of brilliance. It's a makeup artist's dream--the one tool you'll most want to take wherever you go. With the sweep of a brush, you can highlight and refresh your look. Brighten dark circles, age spots and shadows. Light-reflective Photo Optic technology diffuses light to minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles and imperfections. Fragrance-free. Dermatologist- and Ophthalmologist-tested.

I have been thinking of this for the longest time even before I went to USA. The promoter at the counter in Las Vegas told me, its a highlighter and not a concealer.
Heading back to Singapore, I decided to get this when I was trying to top up the amount to get the GWPs. The lady at the counter told me its a concealer.
Looking at the description, it seemed to imply that it can be used as both a highlighter and a concealer.

I got the lightest shade 01 for my fair skin tone and tried to use it as a concealer under the eyes but it does not seem to help much. After stumbling upon an Amazon review, a reader commented that 01 is for highlighting while the rest of the shades are for concealer. That said, I wondered how a darker tone can help to conceal the dark circles on my undereye area since I am an obvious 01 shade, I am stupified yet again.

Then I decided to use it as a highlighter and applied along the bridge of my nose after my Estee Lauder Brightening Compact Powder but it looked patchy no how many times I have tried it. Am I doing something wrong?

I wrote in to Estee Lauder and below is the reply from their senior training manager, Marjorie Lee

"The primary function of this product is a concealer and it has properties that will diffuse light away from the area of the skin that is applied onto to so that will not accentuate lines and wrinkles. It may also be used as a highlighter, and hence the confusion.

When selecting a concealer, you should look for a concealer that is as close as possible to your own skintone or just slightly lighter to cover dark circles under the eye. Ideal Light provides a medium finish and if you require more concealing, then you may layer one layer over another for greater coverage. The great thing about Ideal Light is that you may use it to touch up during the day over your existing makeup.

If the Ideal Light Concealer is much lighter than your skintone, you may also double up the usage as a highlighter on the cheekbones or on the bridge of your nose as you had mentioned. One of the reasons as to why it was patchy could be due to the amount that was dispensed. Do try to use a smaller amount and after brushing it on, blend well in a patting motion with your fingers.

I also read the Amazon Review and the Pink Shade that the website is referring to, and this product is not sold in Singapore. This light Pink shade is called Soft Pink, and it may only be used as a highlighter as it has no coverage."

The above reply clarified my confusion though I still think this concealer does not work well for me. The tube is handy and convenient to carry it around for touch-up though I do not do that in general. It dispenses the right amount for usage and I can twist it again, if I do need more of its contents. I usually brush the product on my hands and then blend it on my undereye area using my fingers.

The texture is runny and lightweight hence it does not really do much to cover up my dark eye circles. Its  abit dry on my under eye area area and hence accentuates the fine lines too.

However, it does slightly brighten up the area though my dark eye circles and eye bags are still quite prominent.

It scored 8.2 from 11 users on Total Beauty and 4.0 from 75 users at Makeupalley.

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Review : Estee Lauder Cyber White Ex Extra Intensive UV Protector SPF50/PA+++

Product Description
Extra gentle and fast-absorbing. Ensures a brighter, flawless future for your skin. Empowered with anti-oxidant protection and anti-irritants.

This 15ml sunscreen was one of the complimentary gifts when I bought Estee Lauder products quite some time ago. I am quite impressed that it boast of quite high sun protection factor and with PA+++ too.

As you may know, SPF refers to the amount of protection from UVB rays which causes burning on the skin.
PA protects against UVA rays which causes aging. Hence the more "plus" on the PA refers to a better sunscreen protection against UVA rays.

In this sunscreen, I can see that I will be in safe hands since it has SPF50 and PA+++. However, usually such sunscreens tends to fall into the greasy texture category so how does this UV protector fares then?

The texture is surprisingly less greasy than what I would have associated with SPF50. It falls between light to medium greasy texture. However the scent is geared towards the sunblock fragrance which can be a huge turn-off for some people.

It does not absorb into the skin that fast, leaving a sticky film after my moisturiser for a while. Oh, but there is no white cast though, if thats your concern.

However, its not on my list of favourite sunscreen though, as I still prefer something that is lightweight and without any greasy or sticky feel but I definitely do feel reassured by its high protection factor.

Check out the latest improved formula HERE and get free standard shipping with every order.

Review : Estee Lauder Cyber White EX Extra Intensive Illuminating Mask

Product Description
The Cyber White EX Extra Intensive Illuminating Mask is a targeted, detoxifying treatment with anti-oxidants to help neutralise free radical damage to the skin. Free radical damage can lead to future spots and the product is specifically designed to prevent spots underneath the skin from making an appearance.

This 15ml masque which is part of the Cyber White GWPs received during my purchase quite some time back, is the last remaining product from the GWP which I have yet to review.
I was not using it on a regular basis then, so it would be kinda unfair to review it at that time. Recently I am back to using it on a twice per week basis and love how this masque fared on my skin tone.

White in colour and creamy in texture, I thought it would be quite a mess to spread it on the face but surprisingly, it's not. It's soft and moist and is quite a joy to layer it on the face.
It has the same signature fragrance in the Cyber White range.

What usually irked me about creamy masks, is that it can be difficult to cleanse it off. Its the same with this mask. Basically, I used cotton pads doused with water and cleanse it for the first round, before rinising my face with water directly.

I can see an immediate brightening effect on my skin  though I think it fared not so well on its hydrating capability. The brightening effect is pretty subtle though so I may not be willing to splurge on the full price for this product.

It was a different story when I used it on my arms. Using the last dollop, I applied on my hands, hoping that it can spread the whitening benefits to my hands but it becomes itchy after 5 minutes and I washed it off immediately.

Thereafter, my eczema started. Thankfully, I got my prescribed moisturiser to calm it down.
This product was recommended by the popular Taiwan Beauty magazine "Beauty" and the reader's choice under the whitening/brightening mask category in this year's Her World 2010 Beauty Awards.

Check out the new masks from Estee Lauder.
Estee Lauder Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Mask Boost ( rested, radiant, energised )
Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask ( fresher, renewed )

Ingredients :
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cetyl Esters, Dimethicone, Yeast Extract, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Calcium Sulfate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Whey Protein, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Sucrose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cholesterol, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Kaolin, Lecithin, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Magnesium Aluminum Slilcate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Simethicone, Potassium Sulfate, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide

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Review on Estee Lauder Cyber White Extra Brightening Moisture Cream

Product Description
This skin-cushioning creme provides deep down hydration and extra comfort as part of your complete CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening regimen.

- Helps strengthen skin's surface lipid barrier : its first line of defense against pollution and other external assaults that can cause sallow skin.
- Provides deep down hydration & extra comfort
- Strengthens skin surface lipid barriers
- Fights against pollution & other external aggressors
- Corrects appearance of dark spots
- Leaves skin smooth, supple, luminous & better toned

This product can be used as either a day or night cream or as both. I started out using it as a day cream but on my first day of usage, I developed a zit on the chin after several hours. I have not even apply any sunscreen yet.

Horrified, I used it as a night cream after my zit have subsided a few days later. It performed well on my skin, without any breakouts.

Light in texture, it has a floral-like fragrance. It absorbs well into my skin without leaving any greasy feel and made my face feel smooth and supple. Hydration is not high on this product but it did help to soothe some of the light flakiness on my nose when I was using it as a night cream.

Someone whom I have not seen for 2 months commented that I have looked fairer. As I am also using a whitening moisturiser during the day so I cannot attribute the whitening effectiveness to this product alone.
However, I am happy with the overall results so far.

Check out the improved formula HERE and get free standard shipping with every order.

Ingredients :
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Yeast Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Morus Nigra (Mulberry) Root Extract, Sucrose, Acetyl Glucosamine, Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Proteine Du Petit-Lait, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, PEG-32, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, PEG-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium RNA, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Pheytosphingosine, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seedcake, Fragrance, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) Extract, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract.

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Review on Estee Lauder Future Perfect Anti Wrinkle Radiance Eye Cream

Product Description
This silky eye creme dramatically reduces the look of eye lines and wrinkles-fast-as it restores radiance.

- Instantly brightens the look of dark circles.
- Skin stays perfectly hydrated.
- See a younger, more revitalized look return.

Awards
- "Best Eye Treatment - Prestige"
- 2008 CEW Beauty Awards

CELL VECTOR TECHNOLOGY
- Fast and accurate delivery agents called Cell Vectors are the secret behind Future Perfect.
- The Cell Vectors are bursting with proven-effective ingredients, and are specialized into 3 key types:
- Anti-aging Cell Vectors
- Energy Cell Vectors
- Hydra Cell Vectors

When I first received this sample size as part of a GWP, I was contemplating if I should use it. The name sounded more for wrinkles usage, most commonly found in mature ladies. I was also worried about milia seeds as products for mature ladies are usually more oily to combat their dehydrated or dry skin.

I am glad to say that my worries are certainly unfounded.
Even though this dermatologist-tested, ophthalmologist-tested and non-acnegenic is stated as an eye cream, its actually pretty light and non-greasy. The scent is also quite pleasant. Some users have recommended it as a great eye cream for puffiness but I have yet to see any improvement on my eyebags. Perhaps its more useful on the eyelids.

It scored a 7.4 grade in Total Beauty where a lot of users have fallen in love with this eye cream. Sadly, it did nothing for me. It seems like a normal eye cream as far as I am concerned. I will be on the lookout for the next one.

Ingredients: powerful antioxidant NDGA, Vitamin C and Siegesbeckia (a soothing and protective herb), which are delivered to the skin via Cell Vectors

Would I buy this? No

Review on Estee Lauder Cyber White Ex Extra Brightening Moisture Lotion

An advanced treatment lotion to give a surge of hydration, it acts more like a toner than a moisture lotion. The name itself is actually quite misleading.

It claims to refreshes, softens and conditions skin to prepare skin in receiving the full benefits of other CyberWhite EX formulas.

As part of Cyber White Ex Brightening regimen, Estee Lauder Cyber White EX Brightening Moisture Lotion nourishes and hydrates the skin's surface.

- Strengthens surface lipids to combat against pollution.

- Corrects and evens out the appearance of dark spots revealing more luminous, healthy skin.

Initially I used this right after the cleanser in the same range but did not see any dramatic improvement in the clarity of the skin. Perhaps it will be more effective if I used it both morning and night but I usually used it at night as I need hydration in the morning since I worked in an air-conditioned office for long hours.

Frankly speaking, I do not think I will be buying this again since I did not see any fantastic results, for the price I paid.

As with all Estee Lauder products, there is a slight fragrance but not too overpowering.
I pour this on my cotton pads from Muji and swipe all over my face gently.
Do I see a touch of radiance? Not really.
In fact, it acts like a normal toner to me.

Review on Estee Lauder Cyber White Ex Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence

This powerful formula claims to be able to dissolve the look of age spots, intercept and stop multiple pathways that can lead to hyper pigmentation. Stubborn age spots are dissolved into virtual invisibility.

I am no fan of Estee Lauder skincare products as I always find their products either too greasy or has a overwhelming fragrance scent or too expensive for what it is worth.

But what am I am doing with this bottle of essence?

Well, I was shopping for Estee Lauder compact powder that day and was persuaded by the promoter that its good so I decided to just give it a go.

Of course, needless to say, their own promoters will promote their own products but well, I am just lured by their brightening system.

CyberWhite EX boasts new technology and a customized and targeted approach to address three types of spots most commonly found in Asian skin:

- EXtra Protection to help prevent Barely Visible Spots

- EXtra Re-Surfacing to eliminate Small Surface Spots

- EXtra Correction to fight Stubborn Age Spots

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It carries a beautiful scent created in Japan, which embodies the purity, tranquility and peacefulness of the color “white”. The first impression is of apple and juicy apricot. The floral accord includes iris, rose and lily of the valley. The base comprises sandalwood, mosses and musk notes.

Serums, or essences as they are sometimes called, are the best products for all-over whitening as they contain higher concentrations of such ingredients compared to moisturisers. Its meant to be used before your moisturiser.

The scent is abit overwhelming for me so its a negative point.

Despite using it on a nightly basis for 2 months, I have yet to see any significant improvement on my skin tone.

I guess, I am on the quest for a better brightening product.

Review on Estee Lauder CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening Gentle Cleanser

I never have good experiences with Estee Lauder cleansers. Its either too foamy or too harsh for my skin.
But well, I just never learn my lesson and was keen to try their new whitening cleanser.
Their sleek marketing campaign, packaging and claims tempted the beauty junkie in me to try them out.

According to Estee Lauder, this cleanser is claimed as ultra gentle and its skin-cushioning foam is the first step in your complete CyberWhite EX Extra Brightening regimen.
Thoroughly purges skin of impurities without disturbing its protective lipid barrier, it helps bring back skin's youthful glow. Skin looks incredibly clean, fresh and clear

From the first application of the cleanser, it was doing fine. Lots of foam, as usual for Estee Lauder cleansers which already irked me off as I always felt that cleansers which lathers usually strip skin of its moisture.
After washing away the cleanser off my face, I started to feel that my hands ( the other side of my palms ) feels very dry squeaky clean. It does not bode well for me, my hands seem to scream at me, "stop using that cleanser on my delicate hands!"

I waited for a while, before applying anything on my face, just to feel the reaction. There was an uncomfortable feeling. Its not tight and taut but my skin does not feel refreshed and comfortable. It feels parched. I just feel that I needed to layer on some moisture.

Well, I hurried to put on some hydrating mask and it was the oh-so-comfortable feeling.
Despite all these worries, I still use this cleanser on a nightly basis just to give it some chances but it still disappoints me.

As for any whitening effects? Well, I see none.

If your skin is dry, I will rather you forget about trying this. Its just not for you.
Something to note is that, when the foam got into my eyes accidentally, it actually stings which also meant its not that gentle afterall, despite its claims.