SUNPLAY skinaqua UV mild milk

Do you know that if you don`t use sunblock daily,no matter how expensive your whitening and anti aging products are,they cannot work at all?
Last night you did an intensive whitening treatment,after the treatment your skin becomes fairer,but the next day,once you expose to sun without any sun protection,the melanocyte will be activated automatically to secret melanin(black pigment) for skin protection purpose.

The product claims:

Before I explain about the ingredient list,it is better for you all to understand the usual ingredients used to make sunblock in the market:

1. physical sunblock(UVA+UVB): zinc oxide ,titanium dioxide
2. UVA chemical sunblock:Avobenzone,Oxybenzone
3. UVB chemical sunblock:octyl methoxycinnamate,oxybenzone,para-aminobenzoic acid

I only choose the most common one in the market,there are much more chemical sunblock ingredients in the market.

For sensitive skin we will choose physical sunblock(reflect the light) this is due to chemical sunblock`s mechanism is to absorb the excessive UV light and most of the chemical sunblock ingredients have high risk in triggering allergic reaction.

Since this product is designed for sensitive skin,supposely it does contain ZnO and TiO2 ,but it is not,so I`m still doubting about the anti-sensitive ability.The preservative( methylparaben,phenoxyethanol) is considered high concentration also,usually sensitive skin product`s preservative should be listed as the last ingredient.However,the other ingredients are all ok,won`t clog pore.

What is the best thing about this product is that this product has an excellent texture-no smell,easy to spread out,soothing effect,non greasy,without any white residue(physical sunblock` weakness is that it will make your face vampire pale)

This sunblock is only SPF25,PA++,therefore it is only suitable for you in case you are going to spend your whole day indoor,you have to consider the sun protection ability.I really like this sunblock especially during study week that you will use throughout a week to study crazyly.

For oily and combination skin ,we will choose lotion or milk like sunblock.However for dry skin type it is better to use cream like sunblock ,if you are normal skin type(I hate you) just choose whatever that you like.

The way to use this sunblock is just spread it all over your face and neck at the end of your day time skincare,remember to reapply if you sweat.Normal cleanser is enough to clean this away,no pre clean step(cleansing oil,milk) is required.

Pros: cheap,long lasting,non greasy,easy to clean

Cons: low sun protection for out door activity,unknown anti-sensitive ability

Personally I highly recommend this sunblock,there is another choice with whitening effect,with the same price and texture

Available in all pharmacies ,watson and guradian,80ml,retailed price RM 30,but now there is a sale in guardian,only RM23

MY FAVOURITE CLEANSER-CETAPHIL gentle skin cleanser

I have been using this for about 2 years.I decided to give it a try at that time was because of my skin was becoming more and more sensitive due to over exfoliation.I really like this cleanser not only because of this cleanser helped my skin when my skin`s condition was really bad,on top of that,this cleanser won`t wash away your natural lipid layer on your skin surface,so after using for a long time your skin`s hydration level will increase also.I tried to change to other amino acid base cleanser before,but lastly I still come back to this one,this was due to foaming cleanser really hurt your skin after a long term usage.


Product claims Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this 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. This dermatologist-recommended cleanser is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens and adults.

From the ingredient list we can see that there are only eight ingredients in the cleanser,really simple ingredients.As what I had posted before,propylene glycol can cause clog pore and blackhead,this is one of my worries about this product.Besides that,this cleanser also use sodium lauryl sulfate~!*Normally,sodium lauryl sulfate,sodium laureth sulphate(SLS) and sodium ammonium sulfate are added into cleanser,shampoo and shower gel to aid the foaming process,but these 3 ingredient can`t be used on delicated skin like your facial skin,they will strip away your natural lipid layer[contain natural moisturizing factor,NMF ]that helps to protect and maintain the hydration level of your skin,besides that over exfoliation will destroy the lipid layer also.However, for this cleanser the SLE concentration is less than 1 percent so it is safe to use on your face.*If you are allergic to either of the three ingredients above,the symptom is you will see small tiny bump containing pus.I had experienced that with clinique gel cleanser,Vichy gel cleanser will cause that also.So,stay away from these 3 ingredients~!

This cleanser has no bubble at all , this is good for your skin because bubble cleanser will increase your skin pH value above pH5.5,consequently causing you feel dry and the skin will prone to infection if the skin`s pH value is above 5.5,then you will get acne or pimples.Our skin are born with a pH value of 5.5 to prevent the entry of bacteria,because this pH value is not favour for bacteria growth.*If your pH value is unbalance ,one of the symptom will be over excretion of sebum.In addition,this cleanser has no smell and comes with a slippery texture to prevent you over rub your skin while you are cleansing.However,I heard some of my friends complained that they didn`t feel clean after cleansing because after using this cleanser there will be like a slippery layer on your face.It is true,you can`t remove water proof sunblock or makeup with this cleanser.

The way of using this cleanser is same with the other,but for this cleanser you have to use generously and in a gentle motion to ensure all the dirt and excessive sebum have been dissolved.

Pros:gentle,affordable price

Cons: can`t clean water proof sunblock and makeup,some may feel not clean enough after using this(individually,I ok)

available in all pharmacies,watson and guardian,RM 30 for 241ml,there are other size also

CREME DE LA MER

I bought this product is because of I have been hearing a lot of miracle stories about this product,either the history of this product or the effect.
This product is created by a scientist who burnt his face accidentally in a experiment,after that he did a lot of research,trying hard to create an ointment for himself.One day ,he walked by the beach,he saw the fishermen`s hands were hurt by the net,but the fishermen can heal fast,after thinking and research he found out condition is because of seaweed.As a result,he used seaweed in his ointment and lastly this product was created,so touch right ~!


The product claims that as you pat onto clean, dry skin, you will instantly feel the soothing effects of the broth. Smooth over your face, neck, even under the fragile eye area. Apply day and night – for a lifetime.
I copy and paste directly from the official website,heard like there is some marketing strategies inside.

Ingredients: Seaweed (Algae) Extract, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Extract, Microcrystalline Wax? (Cera Microcristallina), Lanolin Alcohol, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globules (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seeds, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Seeds, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seeds, Prunus Dulcis (Powdered Almonds), [sodium, Potassium, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, And Zinc Gluconate], Paraffin, Vitamin E Succinate, Niacin, Beta-carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Alcohol Denat

The ingredient list really long right?From the ingredient list we can see that the active ingredient(seaweed) is  the first in the list,but the sad thing is the second ingredient is mineral oil,which can clog pore and cause blackhead and acne,so this may not be suitable for acne prone skin ,but there is a gel cream type or lotion type also,no mineral oil.Other than that,petrolatum,lanolin alcohol and the other lipid containing ingredients have the potential of clogging pore also.

However I very like the packaging,the container is porcelain and comes with a spatula so the cream won`t be contaminated.The product can last for two years after the first opening,is considered quite a long time.Another really special thing about this product is this is hand made.

This product has a very unique perfume smell,some of you may feel like that is an old women perfume smell,my brother told me that when I let him to try this.

The cream`s texture is quite thick after spreading out you will feel like there is a layer on your skin,may be sticky at the beginning of applying.(base on the amount u applied)However,the next morning you will feel the cream is absorbed and you may even feel dry the next morning if you sleep in an air-cond room.I don`t experience any miracle effect after using this but this works well when your skin is irritated,it can calm your skin down.The promoter gave me the gel type sample,the gel type works on me,the next morning you will see you skin pumps up and glows without any oiliness.

There is a special method to use this cream.Before putting this cream on your face,warm this cream between fingertips,when you see the cream melt,then pat it lightly on your face.This is a crucial step because warming is required to release the active ingredient.

Pros:soothing,work for some of you

Cons:causing blackhead and acne,smell(individually),extremely expensive,sticky

Overall I quite disappoint with this product,I feel like I only buy the story behind this product,but I will try the gel type,that really suites me(combination skin)

Available in all La mer counter,there are only 3 La mer counters in Malaysia and all are in KL,if you are from south peninsular it is better to get from Singapore,Orchard road`s takashimaya, Tangs and Changi airport.RM530,30 ml. 60 ml and other sizes are available also,as long as you willing to pay,lol,=)

SKIN PEPTOXYL derma-renewal 3 mins peel

Skin peptoxyl is a doctor brand,which is not very famous in Malaysia yet because of lack of advertisement,but I do think this is a good think because their customers pay less on advertisement fee,lol.
The product claims that it can remove keratinized skin cell effectively and safely for a younger looking and radiant skin,at the same time it can improve the skin texture and refine the pore.

The word is not very clear,just patient a bit...

The second ingredient of this product is xanthum gum,which helps to make the product comes in a gel texture,but it won`t damage or make your skin sensitive,don`t have to bother too much.The active ingredient for this product is glycolic acid,lactic acid and pyruvic acid,the all three active ingredients are grouped as alpha hydroxy acid(AHA).AHA is proven able to remove the dead cells from the skin surface at the same time encourage the dermis to produce more collagen,therefore AHA helps in skin firming and improve skin texture also.The concentration of AHA in this product is also high enough to perform the function properly,won`t burn your skin at the same time works well.

The exfoliating gel is very watery and transparent,you can spread it out easily.However it got a very awful smell~!It is something like chemistry lab smell,but I still can tolerate with it.After applying this for 3 minutes you just wash it away ,and it can be removed easily,not like some of the clay masks stick closely to your face like hell.You will feel your skin really soft and smooth and the best thing about this product is that you don`t have to rub at all,because for some of the exfoliating gels,rubbing is required for it to work.I found this really beneficial ,the inventor of this product understand that sensitive skin can`t be rubbed at all or the whole face will become like strawberry red,so this product really suites me well~!


So,this product should be applied twice a week or less if you can`t tolerate with it.It may be a little bit stingy for some of you,it is normal.After cleansing put on this.After three minutes just wash it away to see your porcelain like skin and continue with your normal skincare steps,but don`t use any other exfoliating stuff with this,do well in sun protection the next day.


Pros:effective,don`t have to rub your skin,won`t irritate 
Cons:awful smell


available in all SASA,now got 20 percent discount because SASA is celebrating the annual anniversary until the end of march.120ml,retailed price RM 179

SHSEIDO white lucent spot targeting serum+

I bought this serum with a prospect of it can lighten one of my spot due to sensitive,will this work???


Firstly,start with the product claim .The 2012 updated whitening serum has a updated ingredient that can help to diminish the dark spot in 10 days,wao how fast is that,this is the shortest time I ever seen in the advertisement for a whitening essence to work because normally whitening products have to take around 28 days to see the result,for example SK2 whitening spot specialist also takes 28 days,I will update that product`s detail next time.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), SD-Alcohol 40B (Alcohol Denat.), Glycerin, PEG-15, Tranexamic Acid, Cetyl Ehthylhexanoate, PEG/PPG 14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Potassium Methoxysalicylate, Dimethicone, Isostearate Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Lauryl Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 2-0-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Benzoate, Serine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate

The special things about this serum is that it contains
tranexamic acid and potassium
methoxysalicylate(4MSK!).Both of them are very powerful whitening ingredients,but also have to depend on the ingredients` concentration.Tranexamic acid is used in the hospital to prevent breaking down of blood clot so it is really a safety whitening ingredient,don`t have to worry too much.For 4 MSK ,that is really rare in the market,base on what I know only shiseido and neogence(a taiwan brand) use this ingredient in their products.

*When we want to know is that a whitening product will work,it is crucial to know the concentration of the ingredient,we have to ensure that the active ingredient such as 4MSK,vitamin C,arbutin or tranexamic acid is within the  top one third of the ingredient list only that the active ingredient is concentrate enough to work.So from the list we can see that the active ingredients,both of them are in the top one third of the ingredient list~!However it contains alcohol denat as the solvent,so possibly it may cause allergic reaction to some of you.On top of that,fragrance and preservative(phenoxyethanol) may cause allergic reaction also because it is considered high concentration since these ingredients are still at the top half of the ingredient list.

The texture of the serum is really light and easy to spread out and after applying the serum definitely can be fully absorbed by the skin without any sticky feeling this is a good property since we live in a topical country.Another good thing about this serum is that it does not has any sparkling particle that may be found in some of the whitening serums in the market.It also comes with a light floral smell ,this maybe an advantage for some of you looking for fragrance therapy product,but I don`t emphasis on that since I have sensitive skin.The most important thing is the effect,after using for two weeks,if I observe my spot properly,the spot definitely lighten but not decrease in size,it also fasten the fade off of any blemish scar,so the claim is not kidding us.This whitening serum will not dry out your skin like most of the whitening serums,after applying you really will feel hydrate,for normal to combination skin people I think you would not have the necessity to add on another hydrating serum.


Twice a day,apply this after toner before moisturizer,directly spread that on your face and until the neck,add on another pump on spot area.If my skin looks dull,personally I will use this to massage the whole face,and the effect is obvious also.Besides that* if your spot is very serious try to apply a large amount on the spot area then put on a cotton soaked with whitening lotion ,this will speed up the spot fading process but sure la,you have to use alot of this serum =(


Pro:effective in whitening and hydrating ,light texture


Cons:expensive(even more expensive than SK2),may cause sensitive for some of you


available in all shiseido counter,30 ml,retailed price RM 410

There is another newly released eye cream ,which causing my friend to get milium  after applying that,maybe because of the rich texture,15 ml,RM 185

SK2 THE MIRACLE WATER

So the first product I `m going to give a review is the SK2,the miracle water,a very famous product.I have been using this product for about two years,the effect will be very dramatic for the user who is using that for the first time.


The company claims to say it will give you a crystal skin within 7 days,base on what I had experienced,it is truth.


The ingredient list is quite simple ,only 7 ingredients within this nice product,so sometime really simple is the best.

Saccharomycopsis Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Benzoate, Methylparaben, Sorbic Acid

Let`s tell you all some tips,the fronter the ingredient listed in the ingredient list,the higher concentration the ingredient will be in the product.So as what you all can see in the list,pitera is the first ingredient,therefore it has the highest concentration that`s why SK2 always encourage their customer to use facial treatment essence(FTE) first before trying out other product,because this product contains 90 percent of pitera~!Normally skincare product will use proplyene glycol as the humectant,but it will clog pore and causing blackhead,fortunately for this product butylene glycol is used instead,so we do not have to worry about that.However,for the individual who is very very sensitive to sorbic acid,I only can say use that carefully.

I still can remember the first time I used this product,after using for around three days I really found my oil secretion was under control during the day time,the skin looked fairer and more refined.This experience is not on  me only,one on my friends experience the same effect also~! Even my mun also use this product whenever I come back to my hometown,so now you know how miracle this product is lo.

This product almost like water,after applying this you will feel hydrated and there will be thin layer something like a protective layer on your face but without any sticky feeling.

For me ,I will pap FTE directly on my face even though the promoter keep telling me to use FTE with a cotton because she said you can apply FTE more evenly with a cotton.I don`t follow her way is because of cotton will rub your epidermis and destroy the keratin layer,in short term,yes,cotton can clean your face,but if you are sensitive skin and you are using your toner with a cotton for a long time I strongly believe that it will weaken your skin defense ability.*There is an exception,that is when you to do a 'mini mask' with FTE.Personally when I feel my skin absorption level goes down,I soak the cotton generously with FTE then put the cotton on my check ,forehead and nose like a mask for about ten mins,after that you can see your skin glow~!After doing the mask don`t throw away the cotton,squeeze out the essence and pap on your face again,then use the cotton to wipe your neck,hand,leg,wherever you want to wipe on.=)


So as a conclusion, 
    
   pro:works on oil controlling and hydration really well,long term     using will make your skin more clear


   cons:expensive,maybe sensitive for some people


available in all SK2 counter,retail price:RM 199,389 and 489 for 75,150,215 ml respectively,there is also a limited edition 330 ml now,the price tag just increased this  year.

THE GUIDELINE BEFORE PURCHASING SKINCARE PRODUCT

I m new to blogging .The aim of this blog is to provide any information for everyone before purchasing any skincare product.My review here is my personal experience without any influence from the skincare company,so enjoy reading ~!