Skin Food Watery Berry Ampoule + Essence Mask Sheet

Product Description
A 2-step program that consists of an ampoule and sheet mask. Berry extracts and sodium hyaluronate promote soft glowing skin.

* Remarkable moisture supply effect

* Gel type mask of rich moisture effect

* Penetrates deep for glowing skin 

* Moisture type with a light finish 

* Berry extract and Hyaluronic acid

 

I requested a friend to get 3 sheets of the mask sheets for me when she was in Korea. It consists of 2 steps where the first step is to tear the 2.5ml sachet as an ampoule essence application.

The essence has a watery gel consistency but is heavily scented. It applies easily on the skin and before it dries up, I am supposed to layer the sheet mask as the 2nd step.

 

The sheet mask adheres well, with a just-right cutting that fits my face shape. The mask hydrates well but is not recommended to layer it for more than 15 minutes as it will cause your skin to turn drier with a taut feeling.

 

If used correctly, it hydrates well but doesn't last till the next morning. Shop Skinfood Watery Berry Ampoule + Essence Mask Sheet on Amazon

 

Source : KollectionK

Review : HABA Point Repair II

Product Description
This beauty serum is used around the eyes and mouth where wrinkles and fine lines are noticeable. These areas are delicate because of thin skin layers, but cherry leaf extract helps retinol work mildly without irritating the skin. It is rich in moisture, enriched with Squalane and spreads smoothly. Vitamin A, C and E and yeast extract work together to plump up the skin and make fine lines less visible. Remarkable results can be achieved with just a small amount.

Retinol (Vitamin A Oil):
Retinol is the most common type of vitamin A which promotes resilience to maintain healthy skin.

Cherry Leaf Extract:
This extract has an excellent anti-inflammatory property. It is often used in skincare products for sensitive skin to alleviate irritation.

Yeast Extract:
Yeast extract improves skin elasticity and promotes cell proliferation. It is rich in nucleic acid and amino acids.

I was given a complimentary 2g sachet during my last HABA trial pack purchase. It lasts me for about 1 week but did nothing much to my undereye area. It can also be used on the laugh lines near the lips or on areas where there are lines.

It has a lotion consistency which is light on the undereye area and is non-greasy or sticky. However I have yet to see any improvement on the fine lines on my undereye area despite using it for a week.

Source : HABA

Review : Amazing Cosmetics Concealer




Product Description
Amazing Concealer is a full coverage, water-proof concealer that makes all skin imperfections disappear. Provides full coverage without the feeling of wearing any makeup at all. Its high-performing, water-resistant technology covers every skin imperfection including: dark circles, broken capillaries, redness, blemishes, sun damage and more.

The favorite of professional makeup artists, celebrities and enthusiasts from around the world, Amazing Concealer is considered the "magic-eraser" that will transform your skin, into amazing skin.

My never-ending quest for better concealers leads me to the much raved-about Amazing Cosmetics Concealer which I bought for $42 from Sephora Singapore early last year.
Available in 20 shades, I picked the one in Fair, with the help of a friend because there was no promoter around then.

Touted to be a complexion-perfection, highly-pigmented formula that gives a natural-looking finish and full coverage for everything from dark circles to blemishes, it seems to cater to my dark circles and eye bags needs but was later advised by another promoter that it is best to look for a less
thicker formula suitable for the undereye area.

Concealer usually takes a long time to be used up because you only need a tiny bit and with this highly pigmented and heavy concealer, it lasts me for slightly more than a year, though I don't use it on a daily basis. For this 6ml product, it is recommended not to use it for more than 12 months, as indicated by the tiny open-cap icon on the back of the concealer.

Housed in a black tiny tube with a twist and turn cap, the size is handy and portable. It makes slipping into bag easy although I don't have a tendency to bring concealers out. The consistency is thick and creamy, just a tad drying which makes blending requiring more effort as well as settling slightly into the fine lines and creases. It is long lasting and is highly pigmented. It helps to minimize the dark circles but not so, for eye bags. Then again, its never easy for eye bags to disappear without a trace.

I don't use it on other areas of the face because my dark circles and eye bags are my most concerned areas, other light blemishes are just secondary.

In terms of ingredients, mineral oil is its first ingredient in the list. There have been controversial theories in the pros and cons of having mineral oil in skincare products.

According to Livestrong,
“mineral oil coats the skin like plastic wrap, disrupting the skin's natural immune barrier and inhibiting its ability to breathe and absorb the 'natural moisture factor' (moisture and nutrition). In addition, mineral oil attracts needed moisture from cells deep inside your skin. This means that cell renewal is slowed, collagen breaks down, and the connective tissue is destroyed. Normal cell development is slowed down and the skin ages prematurely when skin cells are robbed of moisture."

Paula, on the other hand, feels that mineral oil is definitely safe and good for the skin in her article here.

The product scored 3.7 from 425 users on Makeupalley. Shop Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer Fair (Ultra Light) on Amazon

Source : AmazingCosmetics

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Review : Lunasol Modeling Water Liquid Foundation SPF17 PA+ (OC01)

Product Description
The incredible succulent texture of this foundation, with approximately 55% water composition, is so lightweight on the skin that it does not even feel like a foundation. Spreads evenly and covers visible pores and rough textures, bestowing resilience and an elegant glow to the skin. Resistant to sweat and sebum and keeps the skin without the signs of dullness, even after hours.
During the previous Kanebo sale, I picked up this 25ml liquid foundation with the lightest shade at OC01 for $25. This is an old product which has since been replaced by other formulations. I am a skincare junkie, not exactly a make-up wannabe so I go through make-up pretty slow.

At only SPF17 PA+, this is just an added bonus but it can never replace your usual suncare protection because SPF17 is barely enough to protect the skin under the scorching sun in Singapore.

This liquid foundation comes in a rectangular-shaped frosty glass bottle, with a rose gold coloured cap ( a reflective surface that is a light fingerprint magnet ) that gives a hint of understated luxury feel. A pump dispenser dispenses the foundation effortlessly without any messiness on the palms though it does pool slightly around the nozzle and inner cap.

I like it for being water-based because most liquid foundation can be pretty drying so when I was at the sale, I was actually looking out for its highly raved water gel foundation but it wasn't on sale, hence this was my next bet.

The range comes in 6 shades where Ocher refers to OC01 to OC4 while Yellow Ocher refers to YO02 and YO03. Ocher is for neutral skin tones and Yellow Ocher is for yellow and olive skin tones.
The promoter chose OC01 for my fair skin and it blends well with my skin tone.

With its water-based formula, you will be glad to know that the formula is not heavy or thick, in fact, it is lightweight and runny. One spritz is just enough for my entire face so one bottle can actually lasts a pretty long while.

It spreads well and dries pretty quickly so you need to blend it fast. It has a sheer to medium coverage with a semi-matte finishing. The oil-control is moderately well for me, I need to blot occasionally though it largely depends on my skin condition at that time, on optimal skin condition, there were times that I don't need to blot my skin at all, despite having a combination skin type.
The liquid foundation is moisturizing enough for me, without the fear of cakiness and the end result is just natural. With a slight brightening effect, it also made my skin tone looks more even.

In terms of ingredients, it has a long list and in it, there are quite a few of the Dirty Dozens like parabens , mineral oil, talc while alcohol is the 4th ingredient in it.