[ Review ] Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser

 
Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser Review

Product Description
Wash away everything you know about cleansing. Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser is a miraculous no-rinse, soap and alcohol free formula that gently removes dirt and makeup. It’s fortified with Dr. Weil’s signature skin-soothing Mega-Mushroom blend plus Berry Ferment. Plus, this potent formula gently removes pollutants to help support skin’s resilience against environmental irritants. Skin feels totally refreshed, silky soft and completely, comfortably clean. Never irritated.

It has been 3 years since I last used an Origins product. 2 of my recent favourites are Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask With Rose Clay and Origins Smoothing Ginger Body Scrub. 

Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser was a Christmas gift from a good friend last year. Always happy when friends noticed what I use. Bioderma Sensibio H20 Micelle Solution was a holy grail out of all micelle solutions but it has been 2 years since I last used one since I have been too engrossed in cleansing oils and cleansing balms so I am glad to receive another micelle solution.

I was put-off from my last oily experience from Dot & Key Melt Away Makeup Remover Balm so I wanted to use a micelle solution for my make-up removal needs for these recent months. It certainly feels like a homecoming reunion to my old-time favourite. 

Packaging, Scent and Texture

Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser is a 200ml product housed in a beautiful green tinted bottle with a flick top cap. The contents are clear. 

It has a soothing floral scent and the texture is light and non-greasy. 

[ Review ] 100% Pure Vitamin C Boost

 
100% Pure Vitamin C Boost Review




Product Description
100% Pure Vitamin C Boost is a water-activated powder treatment with stable vitamin C and hyaluronic acid designed to brighten, lighten dark spots and promote firmer, more supple skin.

This water-activated powder treatment offers a potent dose of stable Vitamin C, designed to dramatically increase luminosity while lessening the appearance of dark spots. Ph balanced formula promotes a brighter complexion, while supporting collagen and elastin production for firm, supple skin. Hyaluronic Acid deeply hydrates and replenishes thirsty skin for a rejuvenated glow.

100% Pure is one of my favourite brands and my last purchase was the 100% Pure Vitamin C Triple Boost set which consists of 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum, 100% Pure Vitamin C Mask and this 100% Pure Vitamin C Boost. 

Using Vitamin C can brighten and firm the skin, protect it from sun and environmental damage, diminish dark spots and even reduce the signs of aging.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

100% Pure Vitamin C Boost Texture


100% Pure Vitamin C Boost is a 10g sized powder housed in an amber-glass bottle with a screw-on cap. White in colour, the powder can be slightly nitty gritty so it is best to dissolve them with droplets of warm water before use. It has no scent. 

[ Review ] VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster

 
VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster Review

Product Description
VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster is an anti-aging and brightening boosting serum supercharged with 2,700 ppm of VENN’s patented form of Ginsenoside Compound K, a key anti-aging active in Panax ginseng with free-radical-fighting antioxidant power as strong as Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) but without oxidation and sensitization issues.

The Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster features VENN’s patented technology to water-solubilize Ginsenoside Compound K and thereby use potent concentrations of it in the formulation for brighter, firmer, and more even-looking skin.

Packed with 5 different types of medium- and high-weight hyaluronic molecules, Peptides, Polyamine, and Vitamins B1, B2, B3 (Niacinamide), and B9 that work synergistically with Ginsenoside Compound K to provide comprehensive anti-aging skin benefits, including strengthening the skin and visibly reducing wrinkles, pores, and discoloration, VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster has been clinically tested to reduce trans-epidermal water loss, brighten skin’s appearance, improve skin elasticity, improve skin firmness, visibly reduce wrinkles, and visibly minimize pores.

Pure Tincture VENN Age-Response Hyaluronic Booster


Pure Tincture reached out to me late last year and gifted some products based on my skin concerns. Based in Singapore, Pure Tincture provides bespoke facials and beauty treatments with popular clean skincare brands such as The Organic Pharamacy, VENN Skincare, Odacite, OSEA and more. Other than facials, they also offer eyelash lift, back treatment and body massage too. 

If you are pressed for time, pop in during lunchtime and try their 30 Minutes Wonder Facial or if you are new to clean beauty brands, you can arrange an appointment for their Clean Beauty Swap as well. 
Check out more about their products and treatments on their website or follow them on Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. The owner, Helen has a clear and glowing complexion which is a testament to how well she takes care of her skin. 

Prior to visiting their salon, I have purchased products from them as a customer before, so I am thankful to receive a warm invite from Helen, as she patiently explained the origins of each brand she curated for her salon. 

Hailing from South Korea, VENN combines over 25 years of skincare research with clean, proven active ingredients to create intelligent skincare formulations that deliver clinically proven, visible results. Their groundbreaking technologies, including their proprietary Concentric Technology™, power potent formulations with a "supercharged engine” capable of optimizing and effectively delivering key nutrients and powerful natural ingredients to the skin.

VENN does not use synthetic fragrance, parabens, silicones, phthalates, mineral oil, colorants, sulfates (SLS/SLES), PEG compounds, phenoxyethanol, coal tar, and other controversial ingredients that they believe can be toxic and unsafe for skin.

Packaging, Scent and Texture

VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster has a luxurious vibe to it. It is housed in a 30ml glass bottle with a gold cap that can be twisted to reveal the dropper for easy dispensing of the subtle yellow serum contents. 

VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster Texture



Lightweight and fast-absorbing with a smooth oily consistency, it has no scent and absorbed beautifully into skin.

How To Use :
Release 1-2 full dropper into the palm of your hand and gently pat evenly onto your face after cleansing AM + PM.

Performance and Ingredients

VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster is an anti-aging and brightening boosting serum supercharged with 2,550 ppm of VENN’s patented form of Ginsenoside Compound K, the main metabolite and a key anti-aging active component of Panax Ginseng.

What makes it special is that Ginsenoside Compound K, at 750ppm of concentration, shows as strong free-radical-fighting antioxidant power as the maximum antioxidant power of vitamin C, but does not oxidize and is not sensitizing.

This serum is an antioxidant powerhouse packed with vitamins and nutrients. It can also be used as an alternative to a Vitamin C serum for its skin benefits without any of the negativities associated with Vitamin C, such as oxidation and sensitisation. 

VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster works well as a hydrating serum pairing with Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream to combat the drying effects of retinal. 

It is a lightweight serum that fits in-between Mamonde Rose Water Toner and Allies of Skin Peptides & Antioxidant Firming Daily Treatment for that fresh and glowing complexion. I also like using it after Jumiso All Day Vitamin Brightening & Balancing Facial Serum for that additional dose of hydration. 

Pairing it with a more concentrated toner like Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner would be too rich for my skin type, leaving it looking greasy. 

On its own, VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster has a silky smooth lightweight oily consistency that absorbed into skin quickly, leaving my face so soft, velvety smooth and supple with some shine. 

With regular use, my complexion looked fresh and glowing in just 1 week and appeared youthful after 2 months. 

That said, as I was gifted the product without the box, I wasn't able to check on the description, instruction or the full list of ingredients hence I have extracted the following information from websites. 

The key ingredients are....

Ginsenoside Compound K : patented metabolite of Ginseng which helps promote collagen synthesis and fights comprehensive signs of aging, including dryness, hyperpigmentation, UV-induced skin damage, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity and firmness. 

Sodium Hyaluronate : A natural moisturizing factor and a humectant which hydrates.

Houttuynia Cordata Water : Rich in antioxidants and contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Green Tea Leaf Water & Extract : Rich in antioxidants and soothes skin.

Houttuynia Cordata Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ginsenosides, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Freesia Refracta Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sucrose, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Cyclodextrin, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bacillus Ferment, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Glutathione, Carnosine, Sodium Chloride, Nicotinoyl Dipeptide-22, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutamine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Pyruvate, Isoleucine, Leucine, Threonine, Valine, Inositol, Phenylalanine, Serine, Methionine, Glycine, sh-Polypeptide-64, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Niacinamide, Thiamine HCL, Riboflavin

Where To Purchase : Pure Tincture 

Conclusion

To conclude, VENN Age-Response Compound K Hyaluronic Booster is an anti-aging and brightening boosting serum that left my skin so soft, velvety smooth and supple and with regular use, my complexion looked fresh and glowing in just 1 week and appeared almost youthful after 2 months. 

If you need high-performance, simplified skincare that is both effective and simple to use, check out VENN, tailored to a busy, modern lifestyle.

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[ Review ] 100% Pure Vitamin C Mask

 

100% Pure Vitamin C Mask Review

Product Description
100% Pure Vitamin C Mask is a skin brightening face mask made with Vitamin C to promote collagen and elastin production, enhance glow, and soften skin. 

Key Benefits : 
- Enhances glow and skin luminosity
- Brightens and balances complexion
- Gently breaks away dull, dead skin
- Promotes firmness and youthful elasticity
- Brightens and tones dark spots, hyperpigmentation

As you may know, Vitamin C is great for collagen regeneration, smoothing fine lines, and lessening the appearance of dark spots.

Collagen is a necessary protein for firm, youthful skin. It is known for maintaining elasticity while repairing tissue damage, hence Vitamin C which has the ability to produce collagen in the skin makes it popular as an ingredient in anti-aging products.

Hyperpigmentation occurs when there is an overproduction of melanin, often illustrated as age spots, melasma, sun spots, and acne scars. Vitamin C can help to not only inhibit the response that causes hyperpigmentation in the skin, but also reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. 

Exposure to the sun leaves our delicate skin vulnerable to damaging free radicals. These are unstable atoms known to wreak havoc on the skin over time, causing increased signs of aging. Lucky for us, vitamin C is an antioxidant – which means it’s naturally talented when it comes to fighting free radicals!

So it is never too late to include a Vitamin C product in your skincare routine. Lets delve down to see if 100% Pure Vitamin C Mask fits your needs. I purchased this from 100% Pure Singapore. 

[ Review ] Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++

 

 Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream Review

Product Description
Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is a hydrating creamy sunscreen that provides broad spectrum UV protection with 100% mineral sun filters. Star ingredients Witch Hazel and Niacinamide offer multiple skin benefits such as calming, soothing, repairing, reducing redness and more. Great for all skin types, especially sensitive.

I received Benton Skin Fit Mineral Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ as part of my Stylekorean collaboration last year, together with Jumiso Super Soothing Cica & Aloe Sunscreen and Jumiso Waterfull Hyaluronic Acid Sunscreen, Benton Air Fit UV Defense Sun Cream, Mary & May Cica Soothing Sun Cream and Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream.

For the uninitiated, chemical and mineral sunscreens shield the skin from UV rays in different ways. 

Chemical sunscreens allow UV light into skin. Once light is absorbed into the skin, the chemicals in the sunscreen ( such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate, and octinoxate ) create a chemical reaction in which UV light is converted to heat and the heat dissipates from the skin. 

Mineral sunscreens ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium oxide are small particles that sit on the skin's surface and physically prevent UV rays from penetrating the skin. 

In a nutshell, chemical sunscreens penetrate the skin and offer protection by dissipating UV rays while mineral sunscreens sit on top of skin and reflect UV rays away.