[ Review ] : Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist

 

Product Description

Natio's Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist is a micro-fine spray mist that instantly hydrates, refreshes and soothes your skin with a simple spritz. It has skin balancing Rosewater and Hyaluronate that delivers vital natural moisture for lasting hydration. This skin revitalizing face mist suits all skin types and can be used over makeup, anywhere, anytime.

Despite being to Australia 3 times in the last 6 years, I just never seem to pick up Natio from the pharmacies. Instead I purchased Natio Ageless Hydrating Mask 2 years ago and this mist last year, back in Singapore. The irony!

Founded in 1992, Natio is renowned for it's premium quality plant based beauty and skincare products, evolved from an Australian family business that has been manufacturing skin care and cosmetics for national and international brands over four generations during the past 75 years. Combining the finest natural ingredients with modern skin science, Natio offers fresher, healthier looking skin. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist comes in a 200ml hard semi-clear plastic mist bottle which is sturdy and portable. It has a strong rose scent which may be a hit with rose-scented fans however, it comes across as slightly too strong for me. 

The mist nozzle wasn't as fine as it was described to be, instead, it was strong and came out in bursts, hitting and stinging the eyes. A simple hack is to hold the mist further within a reasonable distance. 

How To Use :

1) Hold bottle at least 20cm away and gently mist face with eyes closed.

2) Use under or over makeup as often as described.

Performance and Ingredients

For centuries, rosewater has been Mother Nature's remarkably versatile skin elixir. Add it to Vitamin C and Hyaluronate and this mist is said to give you deep and lasting hydration as it instantly awakens and rehydrates your skin.

As a lightweight and quick-absorbing formula, this mist evaporates fast and I like to use it as a mist toner, just before my serum and moisturizer application. However, this stings and irritates the eyes once it gets into them so close your eyes and hold the bottle 20cm away to avoid any bursts of contents.

The rose fragrance was slightly strong for me, so Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist may only appeal to those rose-scented fans. On top of this, it stings slightly on dehydrated patches so I don't really appreciate it. 

As a DIY lotion mask where you spray the toner onto cotton pads and layer all over the face, my skin tends to get red patches where the cotton pads are. The patches subsided after 5 minutes once the pads are removed so even though there was no long term damage but it wasn't a pleasant experience. 

I depleted the 200ml contents in 1.5 months.  

Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist contains the following key ingredients...

Rosewater : provide lasting moisture, smooth fine lines, reduces redness, balances oil and pH levels.

Sodium Hyaluronate : deeply moisturises and plumps skin.

Water (Aqua), Rosewater, Glycerin, Rose Oil (Damascena), Hydroxyacetophenone, Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Phosphate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Phosphate

Where To Purchase : Amazon

Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist

Conclusion 

To conclude, Natio Rosewater Drench Mineral Face Mist is a mediocre facial mist with no exceptional hydration ability. It stings and irritates the eyes when the contents get in and also stings slightly on dehydrated patches. Not a repurchase. 

May Coop Morning Dew is a lovely facial mist which I adored and was one of my Top 25 Empties in 2020!

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[ Review ] : Snowperk Personalized Skincare Routine for OSRSW Skin Condition

 

Christine, the creator of Youthful Glowing Skin System reached out to me some time back and offered to send me some products in return for honest reviews as part of a paid partnership. She has transformed her skin's health and radiance with building the right routine and now she has created snowperk® ( small letter s ) with the belief that that all women can achieve the skin of their dreams with the right personalized skincare that is backed with innovation and science.   

Proudly developed and made in Singapore, snowperk® is all about building your personalized skincare routine for instant glowing and youthful skin using over 95% of naturally derived ingredients that are formulated to be gentle on the skin. 

snowperk founders have over 20 years of experience in multi-national corporations in the personal care industry, with strong R&D background in formulation and packaging so you can definitely rest assured with the quality of the products. You can read more about the background story on their website. 

I am definitely impressed with the wealth of information that Christine and her team have been sharing both on the blog and on Youtube. For someone who is keen about skincare, the blog posts have been most helpful in increasing my knowledge as I am someone who loves reading rather than watching videos. 

I received a set of snowperk Super Hydrating Booster, Pore Minimizing Booster and Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for the first month usage and snowperk Skin Protection Booster, Skin Firming Booster and Balancing Moisturizer Gel-Cream for the second month, based on my snowperk iD™ (skin iD) that provides a personalized skincare routine with suggested concentrated skincare matched to my skin’s needs.

 

This proprietary Get Glowing Skin system is said to give you the right skincare routine so you can get the most out of the products which include 1 moisturizer and 2 boosters with the right order of application. According to snowperk, this is the result of over 6+ years of careful research and development where they offer a proven system to build the right skincare routine.

My snowperk iD™ (skin iD) shows that I have Oily, Resistant, Non-pigmented and Slightly Wrinkled (ORNSW) skin condition. 

Oily skin is the predominant characteristic of my skin type that also has a propensity to wrinkle. The extent of wrinkling is fortunately lesser than dry skin types due to the protective sebum that is rich in antioxidants. ORNSWs also enjoy an even skin tone.

[ Review ] : Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Body Wash ( Cherry Blossom, White Musk, Ylang Ylang )

 

Product Description

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Body Wash is a pH 5.7 weakly acidic body wash that contains 23 different natural extracts, including 42% aloe vera leaf extract, patented ingredients ( beauty tree CC, biomimetic fluid tears ) with anti-aging function and 3 vegetable oils ( Coconut oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Jojoba seed oil ) to moisturize the skin, giving soft and smooth feelings after shower. It has a luxurious fragrance, for a nice perfumed shower.

I chanced upon Kundal in Guardian Pharmacy where a label screaming " Korea No. 1 with 1 sold at every 3 seconds " was pasted on each body wash, making me intrigued so I lugged 3 bottles of different fragrances ( Cherry Blossom, White Musk and Ylang Ylang ) home. 

Hailing from Korea, KUNDAL seeks to deliver luxurious, powerful and green personal care products that everyone loves as they want to be an inseparable part of everyone’s daily routine. 

‘Kundal’ is a compound word of ‘kunst’ and ‘kindal’. ‘Kunst’ means art, skill, and professionality and ‘Kindal’ means macadamia from nature. As shown with the name, ‘Kundal’ pursue an all-natural personal care brand. You can check out the list of products on their website. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Body Wash is housed in a 500ml clear bottle with a sturdy pump dispenser. The thick gel texture creates foam and lathers well. 

Cherry Blossom scent is described as a delicate and luscious floral scent, with zesty and citrusy bubbliness blended with sweet and sour Redberry Mix. It certainly smells lovely to me. 

top : orange brazil, grapefruit usa, lemon italia

middle : rose turkey, cherry blossom, heliotrope

base : musk, cedarwood texas, amber

White Musk scent is described as a delightful musky scent layered with a mystical floral diffusion to enchant the hearts of many. It has a powdery musky scent which was alright for me, although not a fan of it. 

top : tangerine

middle : lily, jamin, rose, ylang ylang

base : musk, patchouli, vanilla

Ylang Ylang is described as a floral scent known to heighten the mood between lovers. The top note is composed of lovely Peach and Raspberry scent, and the middle note consists of graceful Rose and Jasmine scent, which is bound to make you feel like you’ll fall in love with someone in any second with its romantic aroma. 

I found the scent to be soothing and calming. 

top : orange, apple, peach, raspberryrose

middle : rose, jasmine, orchid, lily, violet, orange blossom

base : musk, cedarwood, sandalwood, vanilla

How To Use : 

1) Take a proper amount and bubble into a shower sponge or towel

2) Rub it as if massage on the whole body, then rinse thoroughly with warm water

Performance and Ingredients

Shower Gel Kundal Pure Natural System (Honey & Macadamia) gives you an excellent opportunity to pamper yourself with thick and fluffy foam and plunge into the world of bliss with every magical scent. 

Thanks to natural ingredients (the main of which are macadamia nut oil, honey and aloe vera extracts) included in the composition, the gel gently cares for your skin without causing harm or discomfort.

I like how well it lathers but unfortunately, it was slightly drying since Day 1. Along the way, I have grown accustomed to the subtle dryness so it wasn't a major issue, especially since I also use a body lotion thereafter. However, it won't be a repurchase. 

In terms of ingredients, Kundal shower gel has the lowest hazard level (0-2) in the cosmetics hazard rating (EWG). This confirms its safety for the skin and human health in general.

Do note that the ingredients may differ in other countries, so I am posting the exact body wash on Shopee. 

From Cherry Blossom variant

Where To Purchase : Shopee | Iherb 

Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Body Wash ( White Musk ) - Iherb

Conclusion

To conclude, Kundal Honey & Macadamia Pure Body Wash wasn't a good fit for my skin type as it was slightly drying since the first day, however, I have grown accustomed to it and added a body lotion at the end of my routine, so it wasn't a major issue. It won't be a repurchase. 

In terms of scents, I prefer Cherry Blossom over White Musk while Ylang Ylang is somewhere in between!

My all-time favourite body washes are Dr. Seed Honey & Bomb Moisture Body Wash and Moo Goo Milk Wash.

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[ Review ] : Cute Press Tone Up Sunscreen + Overnight Masks ( Full Night Sleep, Brightening, Calming )

 

Cute Press Singapore reached out to me recently and offered to send their latest products in return for honest reviews. 

Known as the Day & Night Perfect DUO, it comprises of a Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++ and 3 types of different overnight masks. 

Day – All Day Bright Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++

PROTECT - with All Day Bright Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++, a 2-in-1 sunscreen that protect and brighten up your skin instantly without any makeup needed.

Night – Choose one of the sleeping masks that match with your concerns:

REJUVENATE - with 8hr Full Night Sleep Overnight Mask, this leave on mask will rejuvenate and plump up your skin overnight, so you will wake up in the morning like you got a full 8 hours of beauty sleep.

BRIGHTENS UP - with 1 Night Brightening Overnight Mask, make you feel all radiant and fresh when you wake up.

ANTI-ACNE - with Calming Cica Sleeping Mask, helps to fight against “maskne”

Under #BeautySleepInAJar concept, these masks have proven to be one of the biggest growth category for Cute Press Thailand in 2020 with more than 10,000 pcs sold per month.

Hailing from Thailand, Cute Press' products are formulated for Southeast Asian skin and tested to keep you looking beautiful despite the tropical heat and humidity. They are also designed to be easy to use, even for makeup newbies, and priced to be wallet-friendly.

[ Review ] : S-Labo Haikara Soy Milk Yoghurt Pack

 

Product Description

S-Labo Haikara Soy Milk Yogurt Pack is an easy wash-off mask pack infused with soy milk and yoghurt ingredients to leave your skin feeling smooth and soft. Combined with ingredients like Honey and Royal Jelly, it replenishes moisture to the skin and improves skin elasticity. 

Made in Japan, S-Labo produces simple yet high-quality products made through time-tested recipes. This is my 4th product from the brand. You can check out my previous reviews on their S-Labo G-Mask Placenta Essence Face Mask, S-Labo G-Mask Arbutin Essence Face Mask and S-Labo G-Mask Coenzyme Q10 Essence Face Mask.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

S-Labo Haikara Soy Milk Yoghurt Pack is housed in a 150g tub with a flip-top lid where you have to scoop up the milky-white yoghurt-like soft contents with your hands or any spatula you have at home.