Review : Danahan Hyoyong Yun Diamond B.B. Cream SPF 30 / PA++ (#23) Natural Beige

Product Description
The First B.B. Cream with 0.1 Karat Diamonds!
Diamonds are believed to have positive yin energy that enhances skin naturally, reduces wrinkles and whitens your complexion.
Natural herbal elements, Yongyunboyangdan, instantly brighten the skin and help reduce the appearance of fine lines with 0.1 karat diamonds. Sunscreen protect the skin from UV rays, while a lightweight natural plant powder, Damhyangwhayeupbun, provides a long-lasting dewy finish.

I have been lucky enough to receive the sample while visiting the store during a Beauty Credit Xmas preview party. Each member will receive a free goodie bag during the party. A one-to-one sales promoter will be tagging along with each member, introducing her to the various promotions. I believe sales commissions were involved because I have been to 2 different parties and when I did not get anything, I was shown a black face by the promoter.

I bought something during the 2nd party. I also did not quite like the idea of having someone tagging behind my back, I just feel hard to breathe. Its irritating, knowing that the promoter is just after sales and not really sincere about helping me with my skincare concerns. And I do wish to have the freedom to browse at my own leisure.

Knowing that this BB cream contains diamonds, I was of course excited to try it. Diamonds are girls' best friends, isn't it? I am not that sure if  #23 is the only available shade but thats what I see on the web and is also what I have been provided. I managed to use for about 8 times from the sachet. And its definitely too short a time for me to determine its whitening effectiveness but from these usages, I do feel that its not the one for me.

There is a nice herbal scent but the texture is abit drying and slightly thicker than other BB creams. Coverage is more than sheer, ( I would rate it as medium coverage) good enough to cover light to medium blemishes. However, because of the texture, I do find it hard to spread and blend into the skin. It seems cakey and emphasise the flakiness on my skin.

Skin appears brighter and oil control is better than expected. In fact, I only need to blot once at the end of 6 hours, for my combination skin. Note that at the time of usage, I have some weird flakiness on certain areas on my face hence, my skin oiliness may be lesser than normal.
I am shocked that it costs a whopping $129.90 for this BB cream. Why would anyone spent that amount on a BB cream? In fact, I think it would be much cheaper in Korea.

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Review : Skin Food Juice White Cheek Mask

Product Description
Apple, acerola, potato extracts and hydro-gel ensure effective absorption into the skin. It moisturises and soothes skin apt to be dull and red due to agitation.
Helps brighten complexion. Ceramides increase collagen structure in the skin.

These sheet masks were from my November haul but the last sheet which I used up recently has a heavy chinese wine scent which I never noticed before. I am not sure if it have turned bad so I ended up throwing that away after 5 minutes. 

The second last sheet gave me some little red bumps on my cheeks so I let my skin rested a while before I used up the last one, which is unfortunately another sad case.
The first 3 sheets were nothing much to rave about as it did not give me any visible results at all.

That said, I want to add in that I am really impressed with the idea of cheek masks because thats the first area where pigmentation usually occurs. I think its an ingenious idea, as the affected areas get treated right away. Its one of he best seller under Skin Food but it just does not work for me at all.

The patches comes in a plastic tray but is always in the sachet with the tray emptied as the masks get tossed and turned by the various people who handled it. Its a pair of hydro gel patches, the kind of slimy and slippery type but not exactly wet. I never like hydro gel patches because it never seem to do anything for my skin.

Review : Biotherm UV SUPRA D-TOX SPF 50 filters PA+++ review

Product Description
Unique Supra light finish, non-greasy, non-shiny, non-white, comfortable texture. High protection, supra-light fluid with new generation of SPF filters.
Highly protects against UV rays and detoxifies. It offers an optimum protection against daily aggressions. The supra light fluid is comfortable in texture.
Upon application, skin instantly feels fresher and looks more radiant. Ideally protected throughout the day and detoxified, it rediscovers a clear and even finish.
Skin is detoxified, natural self-defense mechanisms are boosted while against UVA and UVB, against pollution.

TECHNOLOGY :
Protection “IN” : Skin is detoxified, natural self-defense mechanisms are boosted
Protection “OUT” : Against UVA and UVB, against pollution.

Main Ingredients :
D-tox complex, new generation of minerals filters Meroxyl SX and XL, Anti-pollution agents, PTP

I have been trying out the 5ml size for the past 2 weeks. I think it was a complimentary sample from one of the Biotherm parties attended. The great thing about being Biotherm member is to be able to attend their parties, with free delicious finger food, a small free goodie bag and the various product promotions available to members.

This is a new formulae after their detoxifying multi-defense fluid which of course, one would expect the latest one to be more superior.
Scent-wise, I found it to be almost similar to their predecessor. Not exactly but almost similar.
Its has a sunscreen scent and the texture is heavier than its multi-defense fluid. Its almost like one of those drugstore sunscreen like banana boat. Get what I meant?
Its white in colour and spread easily on the skin which is a bonus considering that its SPF 50. However, there is still a slightly greasy undertone base, which is normal for something that contains SPF 50.
 
However, when I tried to use it before my make-up base and followed up with my foundation, I felt that it gave a caky finish to my skin which I really hated. Curerntly I am using it together with my BB cream. Meaning I applied this sunscreen first, before my BB cream and off to work.

For those who are concerned, please note that it does contain dimethicone which may be pore-clogging to some people.

Source : Biotherm , Sasa

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Review : Skinvitals C-Brighten Cloth Facial Treatment Mask

Product Description
Effectively replenishes lost moisture. Leaves your skin looking more radiant and youthful. Boost the appearance of more mature skins.

Infused with a concentrated serum of powerful antioxidants and vitamins, Skinvitals C-Brighten cloth facial treatment mask effectively replenishes lost moisture and brightens your skin to leave it looking more radiant and youthful. The mask is a wonderful aid to invigorate and boost the appearance of more mature skin. Use this mask if your skin is feeling dehydrated, dull and showing signs of age.

I bought this box of 3 masks together with 3 eye sheet masks when it was having a promotion in Watsons. After using 3 sheets of facial masks within a week, I would say that it has been a pleasant usage experience.
The cloth is made of superior material, heavily soaked in essence. Very comfortable on the skin. Skin feel much moisturised and unbelievably soft after each treatment.
Skin does not look that dull too.
It contains Vitamin C for antioxidant benefits, but its not that high up on the ingredient list though.

Review : Lancome Softening Hydrating Toner

Product Description
Soothing and cooling, this alcohol-free, pH balanced freshener gently tones and refines skin without drying or depleting natural oils. Formulated with skin-softening distilled flower-water, this ultra-refreshing formula gives skin a cool, hydrated feeling.
Leaves skin perfectly clean, soft and supple. Skin feels smooth, completely comfortable and refreshed.

This product retails at $50 for the 200ml version which I found it super expensive for a toner. I wouldn't want to spend that amount on toners but thankfully, I used a voucher to reedem this, after attending a Lancome make-up seminar.
I seriously didn't think it deserve that $50, for its just a refreshing toner on my skin, after using it for the past month. It didn't particularly give me any hydrating benefits. The only good thing about this, is that its alcohol free and being pH balanced which is good for the skin.
The floral fragrance is abit strong for me though.

The opening hole on the bottle is quite big which may have caused me to pour out more than necessary. Very wasteful. I hope they can improve on this, because it would have caused me to shorten the usage span for my $50 toner. lol.
I usually pour it over my cotton pad and swipe it all over my face.

Source : Lancome

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