[ Review ] : Krave Beauty Beet The Sun, Kale-Lalu-yAHA






Krave Beauty has been on my wishlist for awhile but when I was in Korea in 2018, I didn't manage to get them so when Krave Beauty reached out to me for a collaboration, I was incredibly thankful! Thank you so much, Kim, for sending these products to me, all the way from Korea!

The great news for all Krave Beauty fans is, Krave Beauty now ship to Singapore and Malaysia via the global website here! Hooray! Do note that all prices are stated in USD. If you reside in US, check out the website here and for orders in Korea, check out the website here.

Krave Beauty was founded by beauty influencer, Liah Yoo, to fight the ineffective yet conventional skincare routine that has trained you to apply more than what your skin actually needs by creating skincare products that work with your skin, not against it. You can read more about it here.

In tune with its "less is more" philosophy, the brand only has 5 products under its belt, namely, Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser ( cleanser ), Great Barrier Relief ( serum ), Oat So Simple Water Cream ( moisturiser ), Beet The Sun ( sunscreen ) and Kale-Lalu yAHA ( exfoliator ). However, the cleanser " Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser " is not available for purchase in Singapore and Malaysia, due to Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, as it has not been officially approved for cosmetic use in Singapore and Malaysia.

Their products are cruelty-free, vegan-friendly, fragrance-free and essential oil-free.

The brand speaks to me, because for years, I have always advocate " less is more " in my skincare routine. You would never find me using 10 products in a routine. In fact, my routine has always been simple - cleanse, tone, moisturise. And from there, add on a sunscreen in the day and a make-up remover in the night. Eye cream for both day and night. I may add on a serum for a specific need.

On top of this, I also always make sure I depleted a product before starting on a new product because I believe every product requires time to weave its magic and its never good to keep switching products as your skin may not be able to take it.

In this post, I will share my honest thoughts on Krave Beauty Beet The Sun SPF50+ PA++++ and Kale-Lalu-yAHA.

[ Review ] : Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream


Review of Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream

Product Description
A protective and soothing hand cream enriched with Shea Butter and Aloe-Vera to protect, relax and calm the skin. SLS and Paraben Free.

I always have a hand cream in my bag because of my perpetually dry hands due to air-conditioned office, washing and now with the over-used hand sanitiser ( because of COVID-19 ). Like eye creams, its an uphill struggle to find a hand cream that moisturise my hands deeply.

Made in Israel, Sabon is a UK brand making Skin, Hair and Bodycare products ranging from facial care, bath and shower products, hair care and hand and foot products.

I have previously used Sabon Delicate Jasmine Hand Cream but isn't too fond of the scent and tried Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Dead Sea Body Scrub where the scent is such a hit!

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Full review of Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream


Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream 50ml comes in a pliable tube that gets ugly with long time use. It has a simple luxe vibe to it and the pretty box packaging makes it such a feminine gift for girlfriends.

Similar to the scent used in Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Dead Sea Body Scrub, I simply loved it so much. It has this soothing scent which makes one happy just thinking about it, definitely much needed in this unpredictable COVID-19 situation.

The lightweight buttery formula is white in colour and non-greasy.

Performance and Ingredients

Texture of Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream


Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream is light in texture and readily absorbed into hands easily without any greasy after-feel. I adored the scent and don't mind reapplication, however, they are just great as a daily maintenance but not really for severely dry skin or as emergency use and definitely not made for winter weather.

One weird observation is that the packaging states that the expiry is in July 2020 ( on sticker ) but on the tube ( printed ), its stated as January 2020. Do they do that intentionally, thinking the hand cream can actually last 6 months after expiry date or just a genuine mistake? That said, most people would have believe the packaging and won't open it to check on the tube, since technically, everything should tally. Definitely not a nice experience!

I started using the hand cream in January and while I am not overly concerned about the soon-to-be expired hand cream, I do wonder if the effects would be compromised.

Ingredient breakdown on Cosdna.

Ingredients of Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream

Conclusion

To conclude, Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream is a decent hand cream with a heavenly scent for daily maintenance but not for someone with perpetually dry hands.

Sabon Patchouli Lavender Vanilla Hand Cream scored 4.1 from 9 users on Makeupalley.


[ Review ] : Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask



Review for Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask
Product Description
The supremely nourishing blend of 4-year-old Korean Ginseng Berry, Peony and Berry Complex strengthens, protects and smoothens the eye of area for a healthy and vibrant skin. Create a younger-looking eye contour with the SHANGPREE Ginseng Berry Eye Mask, a deeply nourishing treatment that strengthens and protects.

Shangpree eye masks has been gaining traction on Instagram for awhile so when I was in Korea, I took the chance to haul some back as it was relatively cheaper. If I remembered correctly, the price in Korea for this eye mask as compared to the prices from Singapore stores and international online stores can be quite discerning.




Every box comes with an authenticity checker ( in the form of a sticker ) where you can check if the product is genuine by scanning the QR code or place a magnet to it.

Peel off the authenticity sticker on the packaging and you can see a QR code ( scan it with your phone ) which brings you to a website to acknowledge if the product is genuine.

Based on the security code found on the product, it would determine if your product is genuine which mine is!

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Similar to Shangpree Marine Energy Eye Mask, Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask comes in a round tub with 60 individual pieces ( 30 pairs ), all stacked upon each other. There is a spatula provided to pick up each piece for use.

The maroon coloured crescent moon-shaped hydrogel material is glooey, slippery and flimsy so pick the pieces with care. They crumble and tear easily if your nails happen to pierce them while rearranging them on your undereye area.

The scent was alittle strong for my likes but thankfully it dissipates shortly after application.

How To Use
1. Cleanse and tone your skin.
2. Take out the masks with the enclosed spatula and place on the areas you desire.
3. Leave on for about 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Remove the masks. No need to rinse.

Performance and Ingredients

These Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Masks are cold and refreshing and lasted for quite awhile ( due to the hydrogel material ), even up to 1 hour where the patches would get much thinner and its time to dispose them. The recommended duration is 20 - 30 minutes but I usually layer them for up to 1 hour.

Since the essence is usually found at the bottom of the tub, the bottom stack of the eye masks are usually much wetter than the upper stack hence making the patches more slippery leading them to slide down ever so easily on the undereye area during application. Pretty annoying, to be honest.


You would be glad to know that Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask can be used in a variety of ways - on the undereye area, along the laugh lines, round the neck and even inbetween the brows! Certainly makes it a travel friendly option as well as a value-for-money purchase where you can just bring 1 tub and solve most concerns.

My concerns are mainly on the undereye area so all 30 pairs of eye masks were used there. These eye masks are great to depuff the undereye area slightly, making my eyes look less tired. You can also pop the masks in the fridge for a better depuffing effect.

Enriched with a powerful, antioxidant-rich berry blend including Cherry, Raspberry and Cranberry to defend against environmental aggressors, the treatment also uses Vitamin C and Evening Primrose to smooth out the appearance of wrinkles for an anti-ageing effect. Omega-6 fatty acids and Ginseng work in harmony to soothe any irritation or redness, creating a bright, balanced and youthful eye area.

The main ingredient is Ginseng Extract which contains phytonutrients to stimulate the very cells of the skin to contract naturally so as to help the skin fight back the effects of premature aging by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Other ingredients like Berry and Peony Complexes serve to encourage production of collagen and heal the skin in the process. Their combined antioxidant properties help to reduce the appearance of eye bags and dark circles.

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Refer to ingredient breakdown on Skincarisma and Cosdna

Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract(1,000ppm), Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Cornus Officinalis Fruit Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Forsythia Suspensa Fruit Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum, Sucrose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Allantoin, Betaine, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, CI 77491, Calcium Lactate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Titanium/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77492, Fragrance, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin

Where To Buy : Amazon | Shopee | Amazon SG
Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask ( Shopee )

Conclusion

To conclude, Shangpree Ginseng Berry Eye Mask contains pretty good ingredients and would be a great daily maintenance for those suffering from regular puffiness. They helped to depuff the area slightly and eyes looked less tired, however for someone who suffered from perpetually dry undereye area filled with fine lines and eye bags, I need something stronger.

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[ Review ] : Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask ( 12 Types )


Product Description
The Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask gives you a rich cream mask, moisturizing essence mask or a refreshing water mask that are suitable for all skin types! Depending on your skins needs, there is one for everyone and you can use a different one every day! Transform your skin to looking more nourished and brightened whilst replenishing the moisture to revitalize your precious skin.

I purchased 12 sheets of Innisfree My Real Squeeze facial sheet masks from Korea some time back. The range has now been upgraded to Innisfree My Real Squeeze EX but the difference between both ranges is not made known. Check out my reviews on the EX range - Tea Tree and Green Tea sheet masks. You can check out the full upgraded range here.

There are 18 different sheet masks in the My Real Squeeze range but I only managed to get these 12 variants as these were the only available ones when I was in their store.

It comes in 3 levels of hydration :
- Water base: Light and Fresh
- Essence base: Deeply Hydrating
- Cream base: Intensely Nourishing

Each mask is made from 100% cellulose sheets making them thin yet strong! This helps for the essences from the masks to soak into the skin more, making sure that every little bit is effectively delivered. All of the different ingredients used for each mask are extracted with the cold brew squeeze method. This helps the masks to be full of an abundant of nutrients yet also excludes unnecessary elements that your skin doesn't need.

Innisfree My Real Squeeze Mask ( Bamboo ) is a refreshing water-type real mask, enriched with the abundant moisture of vitalising bamboo, leaving dry skin moisturised. The biodegradable material made from 100% eucalyptus fibers is lightweight, thin and sheer with 2 "dog ears" corners for ease of mask removal which is such a thoughtful touch.

[ Review ] : Briogeo Deep Conditioning Mask



Review of Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask
Product Description
An intensive and proven hair treatment to restore essential hydration and enhance resilience to protect against future damage. This mash works in minutes to restore essential hydration and natural vibrancy to dry, brittle, over-processed and otherwise lacklustre locks. Formulated with Briogeo’s unique NOVA Complex, this mask delivers an optimal blend of transformative nutrients from b-vitamins, rosehip and argan oils, collagen and algae extract to replenish damaged hair to a shiny, healthy and lustrous state. Its proven formula reduces breakage by up to 75% after three uses.

I won a 29ml travel sized Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask from a giveaway hosted by Sergei Shumilin on Instagram which came in timely as I just had a hair colouring job done.

This is my first foray into the brand Briogeo. Their products are known to be 100% cruelty-free, with no harsh sulfates, silicones, parabens, phthalates, DEA or artificial dyes. You can read more about the brand story here.

It has several hair collection series namely, Color Me Brilliant, Blossom and Bloom, Be Gentle, Be Kind, B. Well, Curl Charisma, Farewell Frizz, Scalp Revival and Don't Despair, Repair.

Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Mask is a cult-favourite for those with damaged, chemically treated hair. The powerful formula contains b-vitamins, rosehip oil, argan oil, collagen and algae extracts to deeply repair and hydrate your hair.