Review : Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water


Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water Review

Product Description
This micellar water cleanses and removes make-up thoroughly yet gently. Micellar water captures dirt like tiny "dirt magnets" and sweeps it away without rubbing. This high-tolerance formula is suitable for even the most sensitive skin, thanks to its soothing and hydrating active ingredients.
No parabens - No phenoxyethanol - No phthalate - No sodium laureth sulfate - No ingredients of animal origin - finished products not tested on animals
Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested. Soap-free.

Main ingredients:
grape, camomile, plant glycerine, mine, caraway, galbanum.

A good friend has helped to get this for me during her family trip in USA mid-last year. The price did not differ that much from the prices in Sephora Singapore. Since its an essential product used every evening, after work, you can bet that I used up this pretty fast. Within a month. But for those who applied heavier  make-up, you probably can used this up in 3 weeks, I guess.

The clear liquid cleanses very well in its gentle way ( Micellar water is known for being gentle on the skin ) 1 cotton pad did an almost thorough job, including light eye make-up. It also does not leave any greasy after-feel, but thats to be expected for cleansing water which is what I like.
Water-proof eyeliner and mascara does need abit more time to be removed but its still a great job done.

The only thing that I cannot get past is the scent. Its really foul-smelling. I wish it can be a better experience but the scent is just off-putting. Really really hate the scent.

Score of 4.1 from 61 users on Makeupalley

You can purchase it from Amazon.
Caudalie Micellar Cleansing Water

Ingredients :
Water, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Myristamidopropyl, PG Dimonium Chloride, Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Parfum, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract (Grape)

Source : Caudalie , Amazon

Review : Cosme Decorte Moisture Liposome Essence


Product Description
MOISTURE LIPOSOME, launched in 1992, is a new type of cosmetic serum that incorporates liposome technology which had not until then been used in cosmetic products. Propelled by its proven benefits, MOISTURE LIPOSOME enjoys a strong customer base and robust sales, with three million bottles sold to date.

Benefits
(1) Rapid penetration rate - enhanced capability to penetrate smoothly even into previously uncharted terrains of the keratin layer, offering sensational penetration even in troubled and problem skins. Liposomes' extremely minute size allows superb penetration and absorption into your skin.

(2)High IQ intelligent targeting - aids to strengthen areas of deficiency and restores damaged skin cells. Able to transport moisture to the needed locations in the needed amount. The liposomes' close resemblance in composition to the skin cell's membrane, as well as their high affinity for the skin ensures smooth permeation of the moisturizing agents deep into each cell. To repair damaged skin cells as well as dry and chapped skin

(3) Long-lasting nourishment - composed of up to 20 layers, which is peeled off one by one in a time-release manner. As each layer peels off, a fresh portion of beautifying agents is released into the skin over time. Conventional moisturizers manage to moisturize the skin only at the time of application.

The multi-layers of the liposomes release their moisturizing agents layer by layer over time. Starting from the outer layer, a measured amount of nutrients is released continuously. Applied twice a day, your skin drinks in moisture 24 hours on end.

(4) Synergistic capability - dramatically enhancing the penetrative capability of products used in the ensuing skincare regime. Acting as a facilitator, it triggers further moisture absorption in the deepest of keratin layer. Enhances the penetration of other beauty products. Speedy supply of moisture into the skin surface regulates and soften skin texture. So beauty products applied subsequently see better absorption rate.

(5) Gentle on your skin - composed solely of active agents, which bring nothing but amazing effects. Powerfully effective with no added impurities needed to reinforce its capability. Oil-free. Alcohol-free. Suitable for all skin types, even on sensitive skins. And for all seasons of the year.

This was part of the GWP from a magazine sometime back where 6 sachets were provided. Cosme Decorte is the higher end range from the brand Kose hence, the prices are higher. With higher prices, it comes with higher expectations. Indeed, this product did not disappoint me.

I started off using this alone (without any additional products thereafter) at night for almost 2 weeks. ( Its supposed to be used twice a day for day and night ). For something that costs so much, I am curious to see how this best-selling product fare.

It has a nice fragrance though not necessary as far as my products are concerned. The slight milky gel with a lightweight fluid texture melts into the skin wonderfully, leaving a slight sticky after-feel which disappeared soon enough.

I used it on most of the nights and found it to be most effective on freshly exfoliated skin ( I used Ginvera Marvel Gel for 2 to 3 times per week)
Just a night with the essence, you can see and feel the difference. The skin feels silky smooth, looks brighter, less tired and plumped up with moisture the following morning.
With subsequent usage, the skin looks clearer, more rested and well hydrated. In fact, I hardly have any flakiness on my skin, since I started on this essence.

Thereafter, I started using it as a day essence, followed by a Biotherm hydrating moisturizer ( which I will review sometime later ).
Indeed I found that my moisturizer that I applied after the essence sinks into my skin faster and my skin feels softer, smoother and with even better hydration.
It scored 4.1 from 14 users on Makeupalley

I do not have the ingredient list on my samples, however a search on the net shows up 2 slightly differing version of the ingredients

Ingredients (ratzillacosme) :
Water,, butylene glycol,hydrogenated lecithin,sodium PCA,acetyl glutamine,chimaphila umbellata leaf extract,birch bark extract,equisetum arvense extract,tocopherol,sodium hyaluronate,hops extract,pinus sylvestris cone extract,lemon fruit extract,rosemary extract,benzophenone-5,carbomer,xanthan gum, cholesterol,ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate,sodium hydroxide,methylparaben,fragrance

Ingredients (cosmetic-ingredient)

Source : Kose , ratzillacosme


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Review : Nuxe Gentle Pureness Toning Lotion


Product Description
Gently fragranced, this lotion tones your skin after cleansing and prepares it for your day or night care product. Its extremely fresh texture and fragrance with delicious Jasmine notes leave your skin perfectly clean and toned.
A moment of freshness with 3 Roses and Floral Water (Witch Hazel, Rose, Camomile) to decongest and tone your face. Enriched with Allantoin, this lotion soothes and will not dry out your skin.

The rose, the queen of flowers, is delicate, fragile and endowed with a subtle fragrance. Associated with well-being and sensuality, the rose has been a beauty product for centuries and is renowned for its softening, moisturizing and toning properties.

White Rose : soften, soothe and detoxify skin.
Black Rose : soothe, soften and detoxify skin.
Red Rose extract : softening and astringent.

This toner was a GWP from a magazine which I had been using for the last 2 months. The frgrance does need some self-adjusting from my nose while the colour is on the grey side when poured out onto the cotton pad, which sometimes mislead me into thinking that my skin is more dirty than it actually is. lol.

This gentle toning lotion claimed to be able to be used on the eyes area though I personally do not use toning lotion on the eye area so I cannot comment on its sensitivity.
Its also paraben-free, phenoxyethanol-free and uses 91.60% ingredients of natural origin which is good for the skin in long term.

I have nothing much to hate about the toner except for its scent which I did not particularly like. Then again, I have nothing much to like about its performance either.

Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Distillate (Withc Hazel), Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Parfum/Fragrance, Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Benzyl Alcohol, Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Cetrimonium Bromide, Bisabolol (L-Alpha), Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil, Rosa Alba Flower Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Rosa Damascena (Bulgarian Rose) Flower Oil, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Hexylcinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool

Source : Amazon , Nuxe

Unforgettable Moments Amethyst


The trio (7ml each)  in a pack was originally selling for US$7.99 but it was on sale for a mere US$2.99 ( US$3.22 after tax ). Made in Taiwan, its available in the shop "Payless" at Mall of America in Minneapolis.

The colour Amethyst is just one of the 3 colours in the pack, which happened to be one of my favourite colours of the lot. For some reason, deep purple attracts me.
The texture is fluid and applies easily, with a smooth consistency. It also has a glossy attractive effect. However it took about 3 to 4 coats to reach the opacity I wanted and requires some time for it to dry. This is the set I bought. You can check out other colours here, from the same brand.

Review : Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist



Product Description
Tousled, texturized beach waves. Think you can only get great beach waves when you're on the beach? Not anymore! Get that laid-back look anytime with the Sunsilk Waves of Envy Sea Mist. Its two parts give you texture and softness, so you can get that bathing - beach-beauty look all year round.

I purchased it through drugstore.com early last year, but did not use it that frequently as I was always saving it for a special occasion. Apparently, it seems that this product have been discontinued, a couple of months after my purchase. I had read some positive reviews about it before and subsquently went ahead to purchase it, together with some of my other USA products haul.

I usually like to note down all the products which I wanted to get, and then get it all at one go during my online purchase. Of course, that can be quite disastrous, because I would have ended up having a stock full of products in the same category which took ages for me to finish up. And unlike some other gals, who skipped from product to product, I usually like to completely use up a product unless its really very bad.

This product contains sea salt which attracts moisture from the air to help create the perfect condition for a tousled beachy look while special polymers help hold your waves.
Hence, there are 2 layers in the bottle, with clear transparent liquid on the top and the blue liquid on the bottom half. You need to give it a good shake before spraying onto your hair.

It was quite a steal at US$3.99 for 198ml and it truly delivers what it promises. Beachy tousled waves like what you see on celebrites. I have always like curls, hence I permed my hair once a year. And because my hair is pretty thick and coarse, my curls can actually last me for a year, no kidding.

I am always on the lookout for products that can either add shine, enhance the curls or condition my damaged ends. And so this Waves of Envy, though did not make the mark for most of the points I have raised up here, it definitely scores high on the defining curls in such a natural texturized way that you simply can't hate it.

I did not start off liking the scent but soon grew to accept it. I usually like to use my hair products on damp hair as I found it to be most effective. Hence I usually use this after my leave-on conditioner, spray sparingly throughout my hair, twist, scrunch it and I am off to work.

It has a light hold and holds the curls in a natural way with texture and definition. I definitely see a difference with and without the spray. But please do not overspray, you may end up with an almost sticky, mad curls look. This product is simply awesome, anyone with wavy hair should at least try this once and you will understand how easy to have beachy beauty look all year round.

On a more serious note, do note that Diazolidinyl Urea is on of the ingredients. It is considered as a formaldehyde releasing preservative, supposingly to prevent or retard bacterial growth, and thus protects cosmetics and personal care products from spoilage. Due to its low concentration, its considered to be safe for use (source). But since you are the one paying for the product, you have to consider if its worth to have this ingredient in your own product. It may cause allergies or irritations in some users and is not recommended by David Suzuki.



Source : Amazon