Review : Neutrogena Deep Clean Make-up Cleansing Oil

Product Description
A refreshing cleansing oil that effectively removes dirt, impurities and makeup in one single step for a superior deep clean feel, while leaving skin soft and supple. Water activating formula transforms into a soft and fine cleansing milk/emulsion and easily dissolves dirt and make up in just one single step. Botanical skincare complex helps lock its moisture balance to leave your skin soft and supple.

I redeemed a 15ml sample of the Neutrogena Deep Clean Make-up Cleansing Oil  recently and has been using it as make-up remover for makeup or sunscreen alone. Thereafter I will follow up with my regular cleanser. 

Review : Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ PA+++

Product Description
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ PA+++ is a breakthrough in sun protection. Stabilized with Helioplex, it provides superior balanced broad-spectrum protection against skin-aging UVA and UVB rays and combines it with Dry Touch Technology for an ultra-light, non-shiny finish. This lightweight sunblock has a light fresh scent and is gentle enough even for sensitive skin. It is waterproof, sweatproof, non-comedogenic, dermatologist tested, oil-free and PABA free.

I redeemed a tube size sample from thesamplestore recently. If you are interested, you can join via my link and start redeeming free samples, like me too. There are always new products coming up, so the only way to assess if a product is suitable for your skin type, is to get sample size, try it, before deciding to invest in the full retail size.

Made in Korea, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ PA+++ has a white creamy texture, with a slight sunscreen scent. At SPF50, one would expect the sunscreen to be pretty oily but surprisingly, is not, during application.

I use it mainly on my arms as I have a separate lighter sunblock ( Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide ) for the face. The sunscreen applies well, with a medium consistency and has a slight shine. There is no sticky or oily after-feel so I would say it kind of tune in with its "dry touch technology".

Having a SPF50 with PA+++, it is a broad spectrum sunscreen which offers good protection for our skin in our humid sunny weather.

It uses the following sunscreen ingredients :
- Ethylhexyl salicylate ( also known as Octyl Slicylate or Octisalate ) provides UVB protection

- Benzophenone-3 ( also known as as Oxybenzone ) absorbs UVB and short UVA rays but is a relatively weak chemical UV absorber. By absorbing UV rays, it also helps preserve the integrity of other cosmetic ingredients, preventing their deterioration under the sun

- Octocrylene protects against partial UVA and full UVB rays

- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane ( also known as Avobenzone ) absorbs UV rays. According to this source, tests have revealed Avobenzone’s tendency to significantly degrade in light over time, lessening its sun protection capabilities. For this reason, most sunscreens containing the ingredient also include photo-stabilizing ingredients like octocrylene

In Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 50+ PA+++, the main focus is on Helioplex which is a formulation of broad-spectrum ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) skin protection containing avobenzone and oxybenzone made by Neutrogena. It is said to help protect skin by absorbing the UV rays and convert the UV energy to make Avobenzone photostable. 

This product scored 3.7 from 16 users on Makeupalley.

Note : To some people, sunscreen is usually referred to, as a chemical type, with the above sunscreen ingredients whereas sunblock is referred to, as a physical type, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide as its main ingredients.

 
However, in reality, the terms sunblock and sunscreen tend to be used interchangeably.

Interestingly, there was some eczema flare-up on my arms and hands after using this sunscreen. And it happened several hours after application. I can only conclude it is due to this product, as this was the common factor on my eczema flare-up days. Note that it could be just my skin and this issue may not happen with others.

The itch was quite bad and red spots started turning up on both arms and hands. It subsided after a night - with topical medication and air-conditioned sleep rest.

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Amazon | Amazon SG

Review : Neutrogena Fair Fairness Deep Whitening Mask

Product Description
All new improved Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask immediately brightens skin tone and whitening essence is designed to continuously lighten melanin beneath skin layers all night to give you lasting translucent fairness.
Featuring new 3D Push-in fabric that not only contains more upgraded HealthyWhite Complex but also has a unique 3D stretchable design that fits closely to face to push more essence deep beneath skin layers, providing 3 times more essence for absorption. Even after mask is removed, a reservoir of essence works like an invisible mask beneath the skin layers that continuously lightens skin though the night.

I have reviewed it early last year but the packaging and description seems to have changed slightly and the formula have been improved so I thought I would just do a review again.
Unlike its predecessor, there is an additional packaging as shown above. Ingredients are also reflected on it now.

I bought it for $1.95 and do enjoyed this drugstore brand for its effectivness, ease of usage and affordability.
The material of the mask is stretchable and durable yet thin and comfortable. It fits the face comfortably and is quite pleasant to use. After the 3rd sheet on the 3rd night, I do find my skin appear slightly fairer. My skin feels soft and smooth too. For the record, I am fair by nature and has slight pigmentation on both cheeks.

Review : Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask

Product Description

Neutrogena Hydro-Boost Mask, with new SMART-FIT fabric containing 14,000 Micro-holes, holds 25% MORE Hydro-Boost essence, instantly boots skin moisture level 14 times, leaving skin feeling smooth and supple with a vibrant glow.

Watsons is currently selling it at $1.95 per piece and its definitely time to stock up!

I tried the predecessor before ( Deep Hydrating Mask) and it was an absolute a hot favourite among those who have used it. It used to be my favourite then, but as age crept up, I needed something stronger.

This new Hydro Boost Mask is a more comfortable fit on my face. It does deliver  a slightly higher hydration level than the predecessor. The material of the sheet is also thicker and more superior, an even more compelling reason to get it at just a mere $1.95 per sheet.

Skin feels softer and hydrated. And my skin doesn't feel sticky at all, as the essence gets all absorbed into the skin. So what are you waiting for? At just $1.95, its a steal!

Review on Neutrogena Radiance Boost Eye Cream

Product Description
Radiance Boost Eye Cream with Protient ( a powerful antioxidant) works immediately to help alleviate puffiness and help fade undereye dark circles. It also significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines, soothing and moisturizing the overall eye area. This luxurious, lightweight cream is suitable for contact lens wearers.

Clinically proven to :
- brighten eye area and overall eye appearance
- immediately reduce the appearance of dark circles and puffiness
- significantly reduce the appearanceof fine lines
- immediately soothe and moisturize the overall eye area

I purchased this for just $7 from a sale near my company and have been using it faithfully day and night for the past 3 months.
The term "cream" always give me the impression of a heavy and rich emollient but I was pleasantly surprised that the texture of this eye cream is pretty light and goes on smoothly on the eye area. It dries up pretty soon and does not leave any greasy or sticky feel.
Sad to say, I did not see any improvement to my under eye area. My dark circles and puffiness remain the same. Slight fine lines are still there too.

I would say, its a great daily eye cream as maintenance for those with no under eye area concerns.

Scoring a 5.8 from Total Beauty, its not exactly a favourite from the users too. There were some users who reported a foul smell from the eye cream but I totally have no concern with its fragrance. In fact, I found it to be quite soothing to my nose. :P

Ingredients:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecaine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethyl MEA, Citric Acid, Petrolatum, Ozokerite, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cety PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Panthenol, Tyrosine, Bisabolol, BHT, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Review on Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask

Product Description
The new NEUTROGENA Fine Fairness® Deep Whitening Mask contains NEUTROGENA HealthyWhite Complex® made of essential vitamins and active proteins from natural plants.
Clinical data have proven that NEUTROGENA HealthyWhite Complex® penetrates deeply into the skin, suppressing melanin production to reduce skin dullness and improve uneven skin tone, for intensive and long lasting whitening. The new SMART-FIT fabric with 14,000 Micro-holes comfortably fits the skin to ensure more essence infuses deeply into skin for immediate whitening effect. Skin is fair and translucent.

Read more about their key ingredients in their range in here

I actually started off with their earlier range and liking it. Thereafter, they changed it to this current smart-fit fabric, boasting of better penetration into the skin. My initial experience with their new smart-fit fabric almost choked me with their heavy scent. It was difficult to breathe when I had it layered on the face and I almost wanted to tear it off. The cut-out areas were not big enough which may have brought some inconvenience to my breathing. Haha.

On my first usage, this mask actually stung lightly and was slightly itchy on my chin area. I was surprised as I did not experience such discomfort previously. However, subsequent usages proved fine and there was no redness or itchiness after each mask session.

Hence I continue to use this mask whenever I needed some radiance to my face. It was hydrating, refreshing and gives a slight radiance to my skin the next morning.

I bought it at a mere $1.95 when Guardian was running a promotion (buy 10 to get this price). Dirt cheap and a good drugstore buy. 77% of beauty users in Makeupalley opt to buy it again. How about you?

You can purchase it on Amazon
Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask


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Review on Neutrogena Deep Hydrating Mask

Neutrogena Deep Hydrating Mask is an intensive facial treatment mask that replenishes and restores moisture to give deeply hydrated and bouncy skin.

Shaped to fit the face, each mask instantly boosts skin's moisture level 12 times with a penetrating Vitamin C formula, leaving skin soft and dewy with a healthy glow.

I love this hydrating mask and used it whenever my face feels dry.
After each hydrating treat, you can feel that your skin does not feel as tight.
It gives a very comfortable and rested feeling.

I brought 1 box with me during my trip to Las Vegas last year.
Air was dry. Weather was humid. Sun was glaring.
There were no beads of perspiration but my face was peeling quite badly and I used this mask every night in the air-conditioned hotel.
It did not resolve my dryness totally but my face was not peeling as badly after each mask treatment.

If you are intending to use this mask under extreme hot weather like Las Vegas summer period, I will say it may not serve the purpose but for humid weather like Singapore, it does work well.

It retails at $31.50 for 5 pcs in a box
Do look out for special offer at just $1.95 for 1 sheet at Watsons

Update on 18th June 09 :
The masks are now selling at $2.95 per piece.

Ingredients :
Water, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Mulberry (Morus Alba) Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cyclomethicone, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trioctanoin, Propylene Glycol, BHT, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide