Wednesday 31 December 2014

Review : Ko Dermacare Cosmeceutical Purifying Cleansing Gel

Hello!


Product Type Cleansing Gel
Price RM 178
Size 100g

Description
This light weight cleansing gel is enriched with botanical astringents and moisturizing ingredients, that thoroughly removes facial impurities and all facial eye makeup with one gentle application. Other eye makeup remover or separate cleansing steps are no longer needed. Skin is actively conditioned and remains hydrated during cleansing. Appropriate for all skin types.

Directions

Apply onto the face with fingertips in a gentle circular motion to liquefy and remove makeup. If required, add more gel to the makeup area, massage gently and rinse with warm water.

Ingredients
Sodium lauroyl isethionate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, aqua, lauramine oxide, cucumis sativus (cucumber) extract, PEG-6 caprylic glycerides, hydroxyethyl cellulose, ginko biloba leaf extract, cocamide dea


Colour Light Yellow
Texture Clear Gel
Smell Lightly Fragranted
Squeekiness Low

I went to Ko Skin Centre in July after having a major breakout in May. I was recommended this cleanser for my sensitive skin. If you buy a product, the consultation fee will be waived.

A little goes a long way! I pour out a bit of product and lather with water, then wash my face with it. My skin feels soft and smooth after washing the cleanser off. It also did not strip my face of hydration. This product has a very light soapy smell that is quite pleasant.

I've been using this for almost half a year and there are still tons of product left. See the picture below! This can last well over 2 years! :D 



I drew eyebrow pencil, waterproof mascara and liquid eyeliner on the back of my hand. I poured a bit of this product and gently massaged in circular motion. The mascara took a bit of time but eventually everything came off in under 5 minutes. Some of the product has formed into a thicker paste/goo. I rinsed my hand and it became super clean! Definitely able to remove all or most kinds of makeup :D

 ☼ made my skin soft, smooth and hydrated
☼ lasts SUPER long!
☼ very gentle
☼ no need for double cleansing
☼ removes makeup well!
☀ more expensive at first, but definitely worth it!

     

Tuesday 16 December 2014

Review : Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence

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Product Type Essence
Price USD 11.05
Size 155 ml

Description (from koreadepart)

Creates watery and clear skin by recovering skin rhythm.

Provides plentiful nutrition and makes skin bright.

6 FREE - paraben, mineral oil, benzophenone, alcohol, pigment, artificial scent

Directions (from koreadepart)

Apply a proper amount to your skin. Dab your face lightly with your finger tips.

Ingredients 
(from koreadepart)

Chamomile, green tea, rosemary leaves, gold etc.


Colour Transparent
Texture Watery
Smell Sweet, light nail polish remover scent
Stickiness None

I use this after toner and before moisturizer. I soak the cotton pad and swipe gently across my face and swipe a couple more times across problematic T-zone. It is just like water so it absorbs almost instantly which is great!

The first few times I used this, my face became super oily after a few hours but it didn't break me out. I think this is the "recovering skin rhythm", haha.

The scent is sweet but reminds me a little of nail polish remover :( but it isn't that heavy so it is tolerable for me :)

I've been using this for about 2 months and I think it made quite a huge difference to my skin! :D my skin had cleared up a lot (massive breakout months ago!) and my complexion improved loads. My skin looked clearer and more translucent than before. Acne scars also became lighter. My skin became brighter - it didn't look dull and dark. I looked more awake and fresh :D I have less acne now 

A bottle of this can maybe last me around 4-5 months I think. I personally think this is super worthwhile to try as it works wonderfully for me!

☼ really soothing and hydrating
☼ absorbs super fast
☼ brightens skin
☼ lightens acne scars
☼ improve complexion - more translucent and clear
☼ less acne
☀ only the slight nail polish remover scent - but tolerable for me :D

Definitely WILL repurchase! 

Friday 5 December 2014

Review : Etude House Wonder Pore Freshner

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Product Type Toner
Price USD 8.61
Size 250 ml

Description


This product is a total solution for pore care, preventing enlarged pores, less firmer skin and moisturize by eliminating what hurts skin health from within.


7 in 1 Total Pore Solution

  • Maintain ph 4.5+-1
  • Refine skin tones
  • Keep the elasticity of pores
  • Deep cleanse pores
  • Minimize appearance of pores
  • Control a large amount of sebum
  • Moisturize inside and outside of skin
6 FREE - paraben, mineral oil, artificial scent, artificial pigment, talc, animal nature material (from koreadepart)


Directions

Soak the makeup cotton with the Freshner and wipe your face from the center of your face to the outside. With gentle patting, let the skin absorb the leftover Freshner. You can carry the Freshner in a mist type container and apply onto your skin when there is too much sebum or you have itchy feeling.

Ingredients

Water, Chrysanthellum indicum extract, alcohol denat, glycerin, butylene glycol, glycereth-26, bethaine, sea water, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, citrus medica limonium (lemon) fruit extract, cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, oryza sativa (rice) bran extract, prunus mume fruit water, uncaria gambir extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, sanguisorba officinalis root extract, pelargonium graveolens extract, taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract, chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, chamaecyparis obtusa water, pulsatilla koreana extract, disodium EDTA, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl gylcol, ethylhexyglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol



Colour Transparent
Texture Watery
Smell Almost scentless
Stickiness None

I got this product from Koreadepart after my sister told me about the rave reviews on this product. I started using this product only recently and I am very happy with it! :D

In my previous posts, I mentioned that I had an allergic reaction to a BB cream and had a massive break out T~T

I started using this when my skin began stabilizing (? haha) - less break outs. This product definitely minimized the size of my pores and it doesn't dry out my skin! :D

I soak a cotton pad with this product and swipe it across my face and swipe a couple more times over problematic/oily areas like my T-zone and around cheeks where pores are large. Then I lightly tap for absorption.

It absorbs really quickly and isn't sticky at all :D It also feels very cool and refreshing. The scent is very light. I can't quite put my finger on the type of scent but I kinda like it :)

The only downside is that it finishes pretty quickly in my opinion. I've only been using it for around a month and there is about 2/3 of the product left in the bottle. I estimate a 250 ml bottle should last about 3 months

☼ really refreshing and cooling
☼ absorbs super fast!
☼ definitely minimized pores around my nose and cheeks 
☼ does not strip skin of moisture
☀ finishes pretty quickly



Check out my review of the Etude House Wonder Pore Brush