My Michelle Lazar Soothing Serum

Hi Peeps! Finally, the moisturiser that I am getting for my skin is none other than Michelle Lazar Brand! My trial on their products started when I took the facial deal sometime ago. Then, I tried with the travel set/ trial kit which consist of facial wash, toner, soothing serum, and sunblock. I was attracted with their toner as the consultant demoed it on me that you don't need to wipe it on face with cotton pad like how we normally use to with liquid solution toners. I'm abit impressed at that moment I must say. Hehe...You just need to pat the toner and it will settle on its own with a smooth finish feeling. I'm comfortable with the products as they settle quite fast on my skin. So, after long consideration (in which I was planning for Estee Lauder but guess they're too pricey for me now), I made up my mind and take the big bottle of Michelle Lazar's soothing serum. Not that big tho' as the normal size is 30ml. It's selling for RM153 in their site and I bought mine for RM118 at member price. Every ml is like 3.90 ooh.....How I wish it's 50ml... It works well on my skin which is a normal skin, non-oily and not so dry just incase you might want to try. So far, from what I heard it will suit on all skin-type and they have range for sensitive and oily skin as well. The cleansing wash and toner for oily/sensitive range is in pink colour! Like! I'll check if there's any difference if normal skin use the toner specialize for oily/sensitive skin. Haha...so that I can get the pink solution! :D That's all for now, gotta go and do my face prep.

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NEW Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator - Free Sample

Experience New Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator at Jusco Mid Valley, East Entrance Lobby, Sept 19 - 25th. Get your complimentary skin consultation and take home a 3-piece skincare regime sample just for your skin. Call 03 2284 0625 to make your appointment or simply walk in.

source : estee lauder facebook 

Fan of Estee Lauder, have you tried the new Idealist Illuminator? Go grab the sample fast! I went to Midvalley yesterday to get mine, but according to one of the promoters 'get your complimentary skin consultation and take home a 3-piece skincare regine sample' <<--- the promoter said you only get that when you purchase any estee lauder product. Hmm... anyhow, the first promoter that was assigned to me was very nice and funny. She gave me a pair of illuminator samples and also Estee Lauder Hydrationist Maximum Moisture Creme samples. She told me all the product info and how to use it eventhough I showed no interest of buying and she didn't pushed me to buy. I like that kind of attitude and it makes me want to look for her again for my future purchase. The manager/supervisor in charge yesterday was nice also although she has this strict look on her. Hehe.. She let me tried their Idealist Cooling Eye Illuminator. It reduces the look of dark circle and puffiness. The key of this product is the specially contoured ceramic-tip applicator that helps reduce the look of dark circles, puffiness, shadows, fine lines. Now now... that really attracted me to buy... sob sob. I'm easily persuaded you see. I shall review about the products later on. So, ladies today is the last day for skin consultation at MidValley Jusco. Oops, I forgot to tell that I did my skin consultation too and my skin collagen is at good level :) ....I don't want to grow old :(

Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator Samples

....and you must have thought that I didn't purchase anything. Almost true..Guess what, my sis almost nodded her head to purchase it and my friend already gave a "Yes I want" signal. My role there was to consult that 2 fellas; 1: Don't buy first 2: Buy the Pore Minimizing Range and get more samples for other range to try. I'll probably get this next month. Eee....

Cheers!

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Estee Lauder Idealist New

Refinish/Smooth - Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimzing Skin Refinisher

I must say this is the best product I've ever tried. Skin really felt smooth after application. However, it's very expensive for me. Hope one day can buy this. I really like the texture, the smell and the result on my skin. According to their website the benefits of Estee Lauder pore minimizing skin refinisher makes your pore 1/3 smaller and also refinishes skin texture. It's a face-acting serum that delivers dramatic skin resurfacing results. Skin looks virtually poreless, clear and even-toned. Feels soft and smooth. Agree with that.

So, what's NEW for this range of Estee Lauder? It's the Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator. It will dramatically reduce the look of uneven tone. According to Estee Lauder, in a clinical test, 62% of women showed a significant improvement in skintone in just 2 weeks. The product is oil-free.

Get a free sample for EL Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator, by clicking Like in their FB page and then fill in your details to redeem the free sample   .:)

 

I want the sample! Hoping and waiting. Haha..... Go get for yourself now.

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Every Age. Every Stage. Every Day.

Yeah, that's the much loved... Cetaphil. It's the numero uno brand of cleanser and moisturisers recommended by  dermatologist and pediatrician. I know this brand long time ago when my friend had her serious acne problem. She said the doctor recommended her to use Cetaphil. I never tried this until now... well, because my sis just bought the moisturiser and my friend got the cleanser. So, err, I sorta got a free trial of the products. Haha... Oh, for the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, if you want to get a cheaper price, try Caring pharmacy. Watsons, Guardians and other store are slightly expensive. 

   This is the cleanser. According to Cetaphil website, this cleanser is great for daily makeup removal.  Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. Recommended for years by dermatologists, it is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.

Ingredients :

Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben.

The cleanser does not produce foam which sometimes I feel like my face is not clean but actually it does. I heard that, cleanser that produce foam is only suitable for certain people and it's not that good because it makes our skin very dry and some even remove our skin natural oil. I'm not very sure bout that. For Cetaphil Cleanser, I can feel the difference compared with other cleansers that I've tried before. After few hours, my skin still feel the same and less oily. Normally, if using normal cleanser or foaming cleanser, after few hours I can see oily T-zone. After washing, you won't feel dry like when you normally use foaming cleanser. That's the thing I like about the cleanser. 

Attached with the cleanser is a free sample of Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra Hydrating Lotion, clinically proven moisturizing & hydrating lotion to protect dry skin for 24 hours!

Designed with a unique combination of five key ingredients, Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion® is clinically proven to hydrate for 24 hours. The moisturizing formula is fast-acting, long-lasting, and helps moisturize extra dry skin. Non-greasy, non-irritating, non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion® is an ideal full body moisturizer.

Ingredients :

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil (Macadamia Nut Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceteareth-20, Stearoxytrimethylsilane, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

I applied this on my face everyday after cleansing, then my BB sunblock. It's a bit sticky after applying, but still tolerable as it does not make my face looks oily. Tips : Apply in an air-cond room if you don't like the sticky feeling. I like this moisturizer too!

For Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, we bought at Guardian. There are two type Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (100g) and Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (200g). At Guardian, both selling at same price. So, same price between 100g and 200g, which one will you take? Of course la, 200g kan. Hehe.. 

 I can't find the product from their website, probably they've changed the packaging. The one selling in pharmacy looks like this 

Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion                            Cetaphil Moistuzing Cream

Both are moisturizer for chronic dry, sensitive skin. Non-irritating. Non-sensitizing. No fragrances, parabens or lanolin. Non-comedogenic. I use the lotion on body and also face at home. It's not greasy when apply on body but abit sticky on face. For those with sensitive skin, give Cetaphil a try. I personally think it's worth it and really can feel the difference. For those like me, normal skin and like to try other brand, can try Cetaphil. I'm planning to get the Cetaphil UVA/UVB Defense Spf 50 Facial Moisturizer but can't find it anywhere so far... :(  Probably get it online. I think I'm very 'kebaruan' with this product as you can see macam bragging jak about Cetaphil, Cetaphil, Cetaphil!! Haha... Btw, I'm not affiliated with Cetaphil but as a first time user, I like it so much! 

Okay, okay, I need to buy my own Cetaphil...  :)  Happy Weekend!

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Facial Mask and Sleeping Mask

How many of you use facial mask in your skin care routine? Or use facial mask everyday? Or apply sleeping mask every night? It got me thinking, is it good to apply facial/sleeping mask everyday? I searched for answers from various sites... so, mostly all the answers are more to No. No, it is not recommended to use facial mask everyday as our skin has some natural oils that it needs, and face masks get rid of that oil; over-moisturize can clog pores which can lead to breakouts. The recommended usage of a facial mask is 2-3 times a week. Follow the suggested time given; if it says leave for 15 mins then take it off after that as over using it might give unwanted effects. Using facial mask everyday can dry out your skin. This article I found from vivawoman's blog about 'everyday facial mask' described which type of mask can be used daily or not. She recommended that moisturizing and exfoliating masks can be used once or twice a week. Other type of masks can be used daily. If your skin is in good condition, use 1-2 times a week is enough.

There are few type of facial masks...

Clay mask, moisturizing mask, sheet mask, gel type mask, creamy type mask, exfoliating mask...etc

Few masks that I've used before:-

Facial Clay Mask Avocado & Oatmeal - I used this once a while and when I remember to. There's a tingling sensation feel on skin. The clay mask will harden as it dries and you'll feel tightening effect. After washing off the mask, you'll feel clean and smooth skin. Clay mask is good for oily skin and acne-prone skin to remove impurities, dirt, and oil. I read somewhere that if you put the clay mask on your pimple overnight, it will reduce the bump the next day. Anyone tried that before? 

DIY-mask by bubzbeauty (click it for the youtube recipe)

Key ingredients - Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV - great as toner as well), green tea, honey and sugar. Abit hard to apply on face because the mask will be very sugar-sugary and sticky-honey. So, you have to be very careful when applying this mask. Apply all over the face, scrub lightly and leave it for 10 minutes. After washing it off, skin looks fresh and feel moisturized. If you're not the type who like to keep changing facial mask products, this will be a good option if it works on your skin. This diy-mask can last quite long. Natural and cheap.  

Avène Facial Mask 

I never see this selling anywhere but I tried this mask before and I like it. It is to be used with Avène Thermal Spring Water. The mask is bigger than my face. Put the mask on face and spray with thermal spring water until the mask is wet. Leave for 15 mins. I leave it longer actually. Skin feels clean, smooth, fresh and glowing. Like it! I use the thermal spring water spray itself when I'm out. It will refresh you throughout the day and keep your skin hydrated (especially if you're in air-cond room almost the whole day).

Bio-essence Tri-Action Aqua Boost Complete Nourishing Sleeping Mask

I got this free sample from bio-essence months ago last year. I used it when travelling especially when you're staying in hotel (air-cond), have little time for skin prep, stay longer outside with hot weather, and less sleep. It works great on my skin, gave me moisturized skin the next morning. I wanted to buy this but the price is expensive as there are many other brands with cheaper price. Probably will pick this next time. I found one similar to this texture from Neutrogena brand. Tested it at Watsons and I saw the box written can be used as sleeping mask as well. Price is reasonable and I was about to get it when I suddenly saw another sleeping mask and took different brand. Hehe... Typical me. 

Facial mask that I recently purchased and currently using:

I have few masks that I misplaced so I tend to purchase new masks. I've tried beauty diary mask and other facial masks selling like hot cakes in online forum. Nothing 'wow' about the mask that will make me re-purchase them (unless got free or clearance sale... hehe). I love trying different brands. I'm currently addicted to sleeping mask. 

Sleeping Mask - MiLab Goodnite Mask 

MiLab Guudnite mask offer 4 different 'flavours'; different function- grape, papaya, strawberry, and pineapple. I bought papaya for pore refining.

"Papaya contains a natural enzyme that softens and digests dead skin cells, while encouraging new ones to develop. It helps reduce pore size and improve overall skin texture to reveal a softer and more vibrant skin."

This mask has papaya smell slightly, not strong la. But, if you're a papaya-hater and you can't even get a sniff of a papaya, better try the other types. So far, I like this mask. It keeps my skin moisturized cus sometimes I use the air-cond. I won't say it leaves a magic effect the next day (got such mask meh? If got I want also..) but it maintained the condition of my skin. As for the pore-refining effect, I can't comment much because as I said it works well on my skin. Anyone tried this before and feel the difference on their pores? Do share your experience. You can get this at RM38.90 (50g). I bought this at discounted price, around RM31.

Bioglo Rose Essence Sleeping Mask

Nice smell and light texture. 

"Rose essence is a strong astringent agent and antioxidant that helps stimulate blood circulation, soothe and protect skin. Its delicate scent calms and rebalances the mind."

Apart from the hydrating rose water and rose essential oil, it nourishes your skin with Aloe Vera, Olive & Ginkgo Biloba extracts, Hyaluronic Acid and Grape Seed oil. 

Another affordable sleeping mask with more volume; 70g. Light rose smell when applied on face, skin feels smooth next day after washing. I think all sleeping mask do that, right? 

Bioglo Exfoliating and Skin Refining Enzyme Mask

Creamy texture mask. This mask works in 5-action : gently exfoliates, brightens, hydrates, energises, and regulates oil production. It's very gentle to skin as it does not contain the conventional scrub (the beads-like or sand-like scrub). Leave on face and neck for 10 mins and rinse-off. You can feel like there's a moisturizing layer on your face. Then, apply toner and moisturizer.

I'm using Gamat Asli ('Hai Shen') by Insaan once in awhile also. I mentioned before I think. It has cell regeneration factor that will help in cell growth, bone and collagen. Gamat contains many beneficial components, properties, vitamins and minerals. Not bad, my skin felt smooth after using it.

Conclusion is that all masks (so far) worked perfectly on me. Sometimes, different type of mask give different effect based on skin type.

What facial mask are you using now? or recently purchased?

Have fun trying different type of masks. 

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Take Control of Acne and Oily Skin

I got this information from Kiehl's Times (September issue, 2010). The article is informative so I decided to re-type it here.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, up to 85% of adults have suffered from acne at some time in their lives. When skin is healthy and clear, the amount of natural oils (sebum) that form a protective layer over skin is balanced and regulated. However, excessive levels of sebum - due to weather changes and fluctuations in hormones and stress - can lead to enlarged pores and acne. Below are the 4 major acne triggers and tips on how to control acne.

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My Skin Care Craze

I just realized how many products I've used so far... Wanted to keep track and here I am!

Guess it started after CNY; brought back alot of skin care products.

Let me list it down with my personal review :

1. beautycode™ Caviar Deluxe Eye Cream

Smoothes away fine lines and wrinkles, and diminishes the appearance of dark circles and dull tired eye contours. Brings exceptional luminosity and vibrance to the eyes.

I like that it's not sticky; absorb to skin fast. I was using Kiehl's Eye Cream that time; texture abit creamy-mix-oily. Stop halfway after realized there's this small  bump appeared. Guess it was milia. Luckily one only.

2. beautycode™ HA series (Day & Night Cream)

Conventional HA skincare contains only large molecular sized HA that sits on the skin to prevent skin moisture loss, beautycode™ HA series combines a unique mix of HA with various molecular sizes that can penetrate deep into various skin layers to hydrate and correct skin metabolism, for even better and faster effects.

Suitable for :

Dry Skin, Excessively Oily Skin & White Heads, Coarse & Rough Skin, Flaking & Scaling, Open Pores, Blotchiness, Dullness & Loss Of Radiance, Pimples, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Loss Of Elasticity & Sagging, Premature Ageing, Skin Sensitivity & Redness, Skin Irritation & Discomfort

For this series, I used day & night cream. Used for 2 months and re-purchase after finish. Day cream - like it because it absorbs fast, not sticky at all, and hydrates the skin. I only opt for fast-absorbent and non-sticky moisturiser because I'm a late riser and I can't wait the moisturizer to settle down till the next step; sunblock, foundation, concealer, makeup etc... Night cream - skin felt more moisturized the next day. Not dry; sleeping in an air-conditioned room... Imagine the water loss rate from my skin without moisturizer! 

3.  beautycode™ Total Pureness series (Day & Night Cream, Firming Eye Gel)

Breakthrough ingredient, the patented Bio-CM-Glucan™ complex - activates the skin's immune cells, Langerhans and keratinocytes, which are responsible for so many vital protective and regenerative functions. 100% free from fromaldehyde, fragrance, colouring, preservatives, animal products and mineral oil - is kind to sensitive and very sensitive skin. It helps to restore balance to sensitized, inflamed skin. It also helps to strengthen the skin's resistance and protection.

UV Protective Day Cream Protects Throughout The Day - HA series give normal moisturized effect in my opinion. For total pureness day cream, it has 'UV protective' benefit compared with normal day moisturizer of HA series. I like both though. Don't mind using both.

Skin Reviving Night Cream Invigorates Through The Night - No more oily face at bedtime! Yeah... Love this! Moisturized! Moisturized! 

Firming Eye Gel Special Attention - Finished the caviar eye cream and try from another series, total pureness eye cream. Again, like it because of non-sticky effect and smoothen my under-eye area.

4.   Bioglo Blackhead lotion

Clears blackheads and whiteheads effortlessly

I like the fact that whiteheads and blackheads did came out effortlessly. But the tedious part is the 3rd step where I've to wet a towel in hot water and repeat it as often as necessary. I used this once a month; lazy-bones! 

5.   Pure Aloe Skin Perfecting Moisturizer

Hydrating & revitalising moisturizer

I used this as normal moisturizer at home and sometimes for quickie when going out to grocery shops, markets, short trip. Like the very lightweight texture, melts into skin, immediate moisture, cooling aloe-effect after application. Finished! Nyumm... 

6.   AquaVit Water Essence Cream

This sensational cream-to-essence formula melts into skin instantly to promote smoother, softer, firmer skin that's brimming with moisture. Hydration is vital for healthy and youthful skin. 

Just bought this early last month, still using once in awhile now. Almost the same as pure aloe perfecting moisturizer but I like this more. Like the aqua texture cream, melts instantly to skin, constant moisture supply. 

7.    Eumora Facial Bar

Ingredients from European Moor infused with Hydration Micro-Algae Factor (Hma).

    

This bar... I don't think I need to elaborate much because I'm super-in-love with it. So, when you love something, people question you... you just don't know how to tell them. Anyways, a week after I bought AquaVit, I stumbled upon this bar at Matta Fair booth. Ended up buying it, brought home, and experiment-ing with it. A quick observation after using this is that whiteheads all came out!!! Superb! Others - smooth skin, moisturize, and glowing skin. Will do a review on this. 

8.    L'élan Vital PhytoBar

The PhytoBar is enriched with 18 skin-healing herbs used for centuries in traditional Eastern medicine. Discover more refined, porcelain-smooth skin with every wash. 

Four days after using Eumora, I read many negative comments in the net. However, my skin was getting better day by day; positive effects. So, I went to experiment with other facial cleanser and bar. Grabbed L'élan Vital PhytoBar, I like the free casing. Hehe... Comparison : PhytoBar 0 - Eumora 1. Was expecting the same result from PhytoBar actually... My review on phytoBar - more to cleansing only, so my skin was abit dry after that. Meaning I've to apply toner and moisturizer. Triple job compare to once only of Eumora. 

9.      Bioglo Goat's Milk Beauty Cream

         

This is one of the earliest product I purchased. Texture abit creamy and sticky but less-sticky. But non-sticky when in air-cond room. Used this at home only. Put big dollop like that. Finished!

10.    Sunplay Sunscreen / Sunblock Lotion (all range)

Love this sunblock forever and ever. Lol. Non-sticky, non-oily, non-greasy, super-smooth on skin, moisturizing, no-whitish residue after application, light texture, spread easily, and you won't feel like putting something on face. I used this mainly on face and neck. Can apply for whole body as well. Highly recommended!! 

Summary : Hard-core fan of Cosway kah? Haha.. You can say so because I think so. I should really keep track of what I've used, tested, & tried. Same meaning right? More to come...  


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Rejuvenating O2 Bubble Cleanser Review

Source : Rejuvenating O2 Bubble Cleanser

Bioglo, Rejuvenating O2 Bubble Cleanser claimed to revive your dull and tired looking skin by infusing vital oxygen (O2) to your skin; giving you an instant boost and a vibrant glow complexion. Our skin's ability to take in oxygen from the air starts to decline after our 20s, and is reduced to 50% by the time we reach our 50s. There are studies show that the cells that make up our body have used half of the division available in their cell lifespan by the time we're 20. Oxygen plays a vital role for skin cells to function well, renew cells, repair and rejuvenate. In short, our skin needs oxygen to stay healthy. Without O2 and nutrients, the cell reproduction will be slowed down and our new skin cells won't be healthy. This will lead to premature aging, fine lines, wrinkles and lack of healthy skin tone and texture. Polluted environment plus the stress in everyday life and also those who smoke will also contribute to skin deprivation of O2. Spending hours in air-conditioned room is also not good for your skin.

So, back to the bubble cleanser. First time using it, I wasn't sure how to apply it as I normally make my face wet before applying any facial wash. I did the same thing for this and nothing came out. Just like transparent liquid. Felt weird at first as the picture shows that there's bubbles after applying. My sis corrected me, the cleanser need to be applied direct to the face after you pump it. There's no need to wet your face as the bubbles won't appear. I tried and yeah, it worked. The texture will become foamy-like on your skin. After washing, my skin feels fresh, clean and most importantly - moisturised. Not too dry. I'm loving this cleanser now. Been using it for more than a month now. Some commented that my skin looks fairer. Am not sure whether this cleanser has anything to do with it or not. Hopefully it will do good to my skin, since it is suppose to promote the production of collagen and elastin, accelerates skin renewal and regeneration.

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