Review : Amoorea Facial Bar


Product Description
A natural therapeutic pH 5.5 soap free soap formulation from Europe that helps to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin resulting in a smooth and youthful complexion. Enriched with unique combination of Microalgae Extract and Heilmoor Clay, it soothes and revitalizes your skin from stress after every wash.

Moor is made from ‘Tiefen’ or ‘Deep Moor’ from Austria, a rare form of nutrient-rich peat which was formed during the Ice Age. You can read more about the Moor Facial Bar ingredients here

Containing all the main ingredients as stated below, the facial bar claims to be able to firm, lift and put a shine on the face, reduce and close up big facial pores, remove free radicals and toxins from the face and hair, replenishing them with the right nutrients and enhance complexion.
It is said to be able to replace your cleanser, toner, shampoo and shaving cream.

Active Ingredients :
Polyglucuronic Acid : To soften and moisturize skin.
Fresh Water Microalgae : Rich in Vitamins B1, B2, B12 and Niacin, it helps to boost the energy level of the skin and protect it from various forms of stress.
Heilmoor Clay : Improve skin's cell metabolism, due to its high content in humic acids. It is also rich in nutrients, vitamins and enzymes.
Licorice Extract : High anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effect
Tea Tree Leaf Oil : A natural essential oil that helps to control bacteria growth.

Effects on Skin :
- Optimum hydration
- Collagen regeneration
- Cell rejuvenation
- Detoxification
- Radiance revealing
- Firming and lifting
- Face becomes fairer
- Reduce and remove eyebags
- Closes up big facial pores
- Reduce wrinkles
- Smoother skin

After reading all the benefits above, the facial bar certainly sounds wonderful and almost like a miracle to all the problems that one may face. Remember that I mentioned that I am in the process of reviewing a soap cleanser in one of the older blog post? Well, this is the one I mentioned and finally, I think its time for me to review it.

A colleague highly recommended this facial bar to a colleague and myself as his wife had used this bar with astounding results. She had developed much pigmentation on her face during her course of pregnancy and it was all cleared when she used this bar. Their 3 sons are also using this bar with good results. No more sensitive skin.

And so, the colleague and myself bought them to try. We got a good deal as my colleague's brother-in-law is one of the distributor and we managed to get it at a cheaper price than retail. I paid about RM50 for 1 bar but we need to get a box of 4 bars, so I shared with my colleague and each of us bought 2 bars.
He was a close colleague of ours, so I believed that he is trying to share the good news with us. My colleague and myself have slight pigmentation and we hoped that this bar can really lift us out from this pigmentation misery.

I never have any good experience with cleansing soap because it just dries my skin every time. I sincerely hope this is really the miracle bar as claimed. I have been using this bar every night for 1 month but really hated it. I thought of giving it another chance. I stopped using it for a while and usde it on and on-off basis when my skin is not tight or dehydrated but the bar still failed my expectations of it.

It feels natural and smells natural, a very soap-like scent. Its difficult for me to explain.
Brown in colour, its a tiny 25g bar and does not lather very well. I have to use some water and lather for a while, before it foams up and used as a cleanser on my face.

Skin feels tight after cleansing and there were some flakiness on the skin after 5 days of usage. I absolutely hated it. I longed to see some benefits on my skin but seriously, I have no glowing reviews about this bar.
Since my skin felt tight and dehydrated, I decided to use it only when my skin is oily but it still does not deliver its benefits as claimed.

Too bad, this bar is just not for me. My colleague have also reported no good reviews on her end. Her skin does not feel tight but she just does not see any improvement to her skin tone.
RM50 is expensive, considering that its made in Indonesia. Retail prices are even higher. Do find a distributor if you are seriously considering to get this bar.

Source : Amoorea

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Review : Beauty Credit Moisture Collagen Mask

Product Description
- Collagen strengthens and firms up skin, prevents aging
- Reduces free radicals, slows skin degeneration and aging
- Moisturizes as well as soothes inflamed or damaged skin.
- 100% cotton hypoallergenic mask

I bought 5 sheets over in Korea last year and only managed to use it up this year, wanting to reserve it for a special occasion. I simply adore collagen masks, so is always leaving it for some special use. Perhaps due to my feel-good experience with Bioglo Collagen Mask, I feel happy to own collagen masks in my stash for any emergency use.

The sheet is thin, unlike most other Beauty Credit 100% cotton masks. It tears easily and is heavily soaked in essence, which has a heavy fragrance that can be overwhelming. The size is just slightly larger than my face but still fits well. It moisturises very well and gives a dewy glow to my skin.
However, because of the overwhelming fragrance, its not something I would get again.

Source : Beauty Credit

Review : The Beauty Diary Yoghurt Mask

Product Description
- To reduce sebum secretion
- Repair, moisturise and nourish skin

Main Ingredients
Yoghurt : Deeply nourishes and maintains fresh skin condition and moisture content
Witch Hazel : Soothes, moisturises deeper stratum of skin
Hyaluronic Acid : Prevents moisture evaporation, nourishes stratum corneum of skin

This is actually the first box of My Beauty Diary facial sheet masks which I bought all the way from Hong Kong quite some time back. It was not available in Singapore then. At $1 per piece, it was pretty affordable. Subsequently, I got the rest from Taiwan during my vacation trip at less than $1 per piece.

I have not been using this that regularly, as it was recommended for those with oily skin, hence I only use this, when I have blemishes or when my skin turned oily. Recently, I have some breakouts and decided to used up the rest of the masks.
The size of the mask is slightly larger than my face but more or less, alright, as it adheres well to my skin. The texture of the sheet mask is neither too thin nor too thick but is still able to tear, if not careful.
Its soaked with essence but still confined within the sheet and not the kind of dripping mess associated with some masks. The scent reminded me of strawberry milk shake. Lovely and yummy.

The remaining essence is absorbed into the skin, without leaving any stickiness. Its touted to be able to reduce sebum secretion which I agreed to some extent. My oily T-zone seems slightly better the next day at work. Less shine. But only very slightly. The difference is not that great.
I cannot agree with the moisturising part though, as I do not feel that my skin have become hydrated. The areas where my blemish cream have dried them, leaving flakiness in its place did not become better, even after using these masks. Its still flaky and dehydrated.
My pimples did feel slightly better, lesser redness and size become smaller but then again, I am also using my blemish cream so I think it could also be due to the cream too.

This mask received 3.8 scoring from 5 users in Makeupalley

Ingredients :
Purified water, Collagen, Glycerine, Propylene Glycol, 1,3-Butylene Glycol, Aloe, Green tea, Witch Hazel, Walnut, Birch, Yogurt extract, Nanospheres, Algae-Yeast complex, Mucopolysaccrides, Hyaluronic acid, Bio-active Silanols, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Triethanolamine, Tween 20, Methyl paraben, Butyl paraben, Ethyl paraben, Propyl paraben, Perfume


Source : My Beauty Diary

Review : H20+ Eye Oasis Moisture Replenishing Treatment

H2O Plus Eye Oasis® Moisture Replenishing Treatment

Product Description
An oil-free, intensive, hydrating eye treatment that floods skin with moisture helping to diminish fine lines while revitalizing texture and appearance. Penetrating liposomes transplant Provitamin B and vitamins A, C, and E to help protect skin from environmental exposure. Anti-aging sea botanicals help increase cell renewal.

Benefits :
- Floods skin with essential hydration
- Lessens the appearance of fine lines
- Revitalizes texture and overall look of the eye contour area
- Helps protect skin from environmental damage

As part of my H20 haul in March this year, this 4ml sample size was a complimentary gift. I started using this, when I brought it to Japan in early Oct and have been using this since. Its been almost 2 months of usage and I think its time to review them. 4ml certainly last me very long, I still have abit left from the tube but since its neither transparent nor translucent, its difficult for me to judge the exact amount left in it.

The content is a lovely green in colour and the texture is light. Whats great is that its oil-free, definitely suitable for people who are prone to millia seeds around the eyes area.
There is a slight marine scent but nothing too heavy and the application on the under eye area is light and refreshing. Instructions on the tube did suggest that it can also be used as an eye mask but I did not follow thru that as I found it to be abit wasteful, especially since I also have eye mask sheets in stock at home.

However, sadly, I experienced none of the benefits as claimed. It did provide a refreshing feel to my tired under eye area but it did not really increase the hydration level after almost 2 months of usage. Fine lines are still obvious.
For those who do not have heavy eye area concerns, I believe this would be a good eye product as daily maintenance.
You can also check out reviews on Total Beauty which garnered 8 from 4 users

Ingredients :
Water (Aqua), Glycereth-7, Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Triethanolamine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Carbomer, Panthenol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzophenone-4, Lecithin, Trisodium EDTA, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Source : Amazon, H20

Review : Caudalie Beauty Elixir



                                                                      Caudalie Beauty Elixir Review

Product Description
The original Beauty Elixir from Caudalie in a handy travel size! Inspired by the 'elixir of youth' used by Queen Isabelle of Hungary, this facial mist tightens pores and provides an instant burst of radiance to the complexion. Suitable for all skin lacking radiance, it can be used as an anti-dull complexion treatment for smokers and is an ideal after-shave spritz for men. Contains Grape Extracts for a glowing complexion, Rosemary Essential Oil, soothing Orange Blossom and Rose Extracts, Benzoin, myrrh and astringent Organic Mint.

Benefits :
- Tightens pores and smoothes the skin
- Provides burst of radiance
- Revitalises and brightens skin

Caudalie is actually a skincare line from France, providing a range of anti-aging skincare for all skincare types. Formulated with a number of patented ingredients and without synthetic preservatives, Caudalie claims to be able to protect against and reverses common signs of aging.
A major part of their skincare items contain Grape Seeds which is known to combat against free radicals, due to its polyphenols. You can read more about Caudalie and its products from its USA site or UK site

A good friend of mine helped to get this for me from Sephora when her family was in the States in July this year. It was pretty affordable at US$16 for 30ml size. Its also available at Sephora Singapore for S$24.

The size is portable and handy but because the bottle is made of glass, I was not that keen to stash it in my bag as I considered it as heavy and breakable. This is its first product I have tried from Caudalie and I cannot conclude if I do like it as the results were inconsistent.

The name "Beauty Elixir" certainly sounds enchanting, almost magical. It scored 7.4 from 15 users at Total Beauty and 3.6 from 116 users in Makeupalley . Definitely 2 distinct groups of users.

Free of parabens, phenoxyethanol, artificial colouring, mineral oil, Beauty Elixir also boasts of Vinolevure, a Caudalie exclusive, which is extracted from wine yeast. It moisturises and strengthens by protecting the skin's natural defences, while holding up to 100 times its weight in water. With all-natural, antioxidant-rich herbal ingredients and suitable for any skin type, Beauty Elixir is considered as a high-intensity aging prevention skincare item for every lady.

I do not have any weakness for anti-aging skin care products as I always have an impression of them being oily, heavy and greasy for dry and wrinkled skin. My largest skincare concern has always been hydration and I usually tried to avoid oil-based skincare products as my skin developed millia seeds easily.


However, I have a weakness for facial sprays and Beauty Elixir fits my needs, being in a convenient spray bottle that boasts of anti-aging ingredients. At 30ml and with twice daily usage, I used up the bottle in 20days. No kidding!. The mist is very fine and evaporated very fast from the skin. I have to spray alot and quickly pat it into my skin before it evaporates.

The clear bottle has simple yet beautiful fonts on it. The fine mist also meant that I need to spray alot to feel it on my face. It also evaporated very fast hence I usually tried to quickly pat it into my skin before it disappeared. It has a weird medicated oil scent which made me regretting my choice at that moment, however, I become used to the scent after several usages.

It has a layer of yellowish oil-like stains on the top layer which made me check it out at the local Sephora stores just to confirm that its meant to be like that. I made it a point to shake the bottle each time I used it, to avoid getting that murky yellowish stain all on the face.

It has a minty tingly feeling and my skin become smooth after several minutes. It lasted for the next few days. Almost unbelievable, I would say. I love it so much during that period. Soft, smooth and radiant. I had the urge to get another bottle just for my mum's wrinkled skin because its just so wonderful.

I usually used this as part of my toner regime, and before my moisturiser. My moisturiser and make-up goes on well, after using this, since my skin have become softer and smooth.

However, I am dismayed that it contains alcohol and as the 2nd ingredient in the list. Can't they substitute it with something else?

And after loving this product so much, I took a break in between and stopped using this product for several days. My skin turns dehydrated and rough and so I switched back to using this. And guess what? It does not work anymore. No more soft and smooth skin. I just cannot understand it. Its almost as if I have day-dreamed the whole wonderful episode. Am I? Did I?

I also have to proclaim that I did not feel any firming effects since the first use, so does that meant that perhaps my skin is still young? lol...

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Caudalie Beauty Elixir

Main Ingredients :
Grape, Orange Blossom, Rose, Balm Mint (Melissa Officinalis) Extract (Organic), Myrrh Extract

Ingredients :
Aqua (Water), Alcohol*, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water*, Parfum (Fragrance),Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil*, Potassium Alum, Glycerin*, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil*, Commiphoramyrrha Extract*, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract*, Melissaofficinalis (Balm Mint) Leaf Oil*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract*, Citral*, Citronellol*, Farnesol*, Geraniol*, Limonene*, Linalool*. * Plant Origin.



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