SHU UEMURA skin purifier fresh pore clarifying gentle cleansing oil

a lightweight cleansing oil that leaves the skin clean, fresh and refined. It washes away pore concerns – enlarged & clogged pores effectively while maintaining the skin’s necessary moisture level.  (claim)


My friend highly recommended this product for me for around 2 years,lastly I bought this,luckily no regrets =)

The negative side about this product is the ingredient.The first 2 ingredients are ethylhexyl palmitate and isopropyl myristate are the chemicals that can cause clogged pore,therefore you have to wash properly or use another face wash after using this product.

it is not easy to catch this 1-2 second,appreciate this pic  =p

The picture above shows that the cleansing oil can emulsify extremely well in water,even the other branded cleansing oils such as SK2 also cannot do that.(the oil will float on the water surface if it is poor in emulsify)


It is a light Sakura smell colorless cleansing oil.After the cleansing oil has completely emulsified,you will feel your skin is smoothen,soft and clean .The best thing is that it can dissolve the small,nasty blackheads ! The cleansing ability is extremely well .If you use this after shopping throughout a day,you will notice the cleansing oil is grey in color.I don`t wear makeup before, I only use a thick layer of water proof sunblock,but I heard my friends who wear makeup said that this cleansing oil provides the best cleansing efficiency among all the others in the market.On top of that,this can be used around the eye area also.

1. use 3-4 pumps of cleansing oil on dry hands 2. spread gently and thoroughly over dry face. 3. add a few drops of lukewarm water to face to emulsify. (oil will turn milky white) 4. rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. pROS:EFFECTIVE YET GENTLE CONS:MAY CAUSE BLACKHEADS AVAILABLE In ALL SHU UEMURA OUTLET,rm110 FOR 150 ML,RM 260 FOR 450 ML

Hylexin serious dark circles eye cream review

a formula of antioxidants, humectants, repairing elements, and de-puffing components to fight darkness under the eyes and ugly discoloration.(claim)

This eye cream won as the 2011 best eye cream in cleo magazine .I bought this eye cream was because of a prospect of this eye cream can help to solve my serious dark circle problem.

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Silica, Cetyl Alcohol, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Chrysin, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Hydroxysuccinimide, Hesperidine Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Polysilicone 11, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben

This eye cream consists of various active ingredients such as :hydroxysuccinate, gynostemma pentaphyllum extract, palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3.All of them helps to reduce the puffiness and spider vein around the eye area. The main active ingredient is the chrysin which is a plant extract and poses the function almost same with the other active ingredients. Silica is a semi metal that only helps to make the skin surface smooth virtually .Cetyl alcohol may cause driness,The worst thing is that ,this product is labelled as paraben free,but what can you see at the end of the ingredient list?

I massage for  around 5 mins also can`t absorb properly...

It has a creamy texture and cannot be spread out easily, this leads to the formation of fine line around the delicate eye area in case you over rub  when you are applying. It has a distinctive natural floral smell without the aiding of fragrance. After applying on the eye area, you can see an immediate brightening effect, but it will not persist until the next morning. After using for one month, I did not see any reduction on the dark circle, on top of that, my eye area becomes allergic sometime. However  I would not blame this eye cream since this condition may due to I overused of the eye cream .The allergic reaction will be more obvious in case you put the eye cream on the upper eyelid.

Instructions:

Apply by massaging the cream around the eye contour region. (Note: No actual how-to-use information is published on the Hylexin site.)

Pros: one tube can last for a very long time

Cons: expensive, causing allergic, poor texture

Available in sasa and research labs counter,retailed price RM 235 for 15 ml

SEKKISEI emulsion review

A quick absorbing, lightweight moisturizer with a highly emollient formula that brightens and softens skin. Contains Vitamin C to reduce melanin production and prevents inflammation, freckles and aging spots.(claim)

water(aqua),alcohol,butylene glycol,glycerin,dipropylene glycol dicapratedimethicone,cetyl alcohol, dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/stearate/rosinate, squalane,angelica acutiloba root extract, coix lacryma-jobi(job's tears)seed extract, gentiana lutea extract, hamamelis virginiana(witch hazel)extract, inula britannica flower extract, melothria heterophylla extract, paeonia albiflora root extract, polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate,tocopheryl acetate, triticum vulgare(wheat)germ oil.c13-16 isoparaffin, cellulose gum, cirtic acid,disodium edta, disodium phosphate, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, hydrogenated lecithin, hydrogenated rapeseed glyceride,laureth-7,peg-8,polyacrylamide, polysorbate80, sodium hydroxide,sodium methyl stearoyl tqurate,sorbitan stearate, ethylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben, fragrance(parfum)

In order to dissolve various water insoluble components in this emulsion , Sekkisei used alcohol ,what a sad thing. Numerous plant extracts are the selling point of this product .Job`s tear is actually barley ,which helps in prevention of melanin formation .Witch hazel is widely used in cosmetic products nowadays for sebum balancing purpose .Majority of the plant extracts in this emulsion are for hydration and soothing function .The isoparaffin in this product is concentrate enough to cause blackhead and clogged pore .The others are all humectants and emulsifiers with appropriate concentration.

don`t think my hand bcum fairer after applying this,juz some light contrast prob =)

This emulsion comes with a very watery texture, this texture makes the cotton can absorb more of the emulsion .Besides ,the lovely floral smell successfully makes the user to feel a sense of relax while applying this emulsion .The smell is same with the sekkisei lotion ,means the alcohol smell is strong as well.

The emulsion will stay on your skin surface after applying since it cannot be absorbed completely .In addition ,I did not see a significant whitening effect . However ,I did find that the hydration effect is good enough for you to stay in air cond room for 6 -8 hours.

After toning your skin with a cotton soaked with lotion, spreading 2 pumps of the emulsion on the cotton then apply in a dabbing motion.For longer moisturizing effect,it is better to apply one more pump on the drying area or you can use with another moisturizer.

Pros:nice smell,hydrate and moisturize enough

Cons: limited whitening effect,sticky and the alcohol(for sensitive skin, sorry this is not for you)

Available in all kose counter retailed price RM 172 for 140ml

CLARINS white plus HP intensive whitening smoothing serum review

Its powerfully brightening extract helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and provides optimal protection to prevent new ones from forming , that delivers a youthfully radiant complexion(product claim)

This is the best selling whitening serum in Europe during 2011.

I bought this serum was due to various positive comments about this serum made me thought that I should give it a try.

The active ingredient for this serum is the ascorbyl glucoside,which is within the top one third of the ingredient list to aid the serum in delievering a significant whitening effect.Isononyl isononanoate is a natural ester that can be found in cocoa oil or lavender oil,which may clog pore ,even though this product is labelled with non-comedogenic .

don`t think there is a cap on it,I thought there was a cap closing it ,that `s why  I  would try to stretch the cap until like that,lol

It has a very condense texture like night cream,after dabbing this serum on your face,you will feel like there is a layer on ur skin,quite heavy.It comes with a strong floral smell(a noticeable high concentration of fragrance) and pink in color.

The whitening effect is really obvious.After using for 3 days,in the 3 th day`s morning you can see a rosy glow on your check area.My mun had experienced that also,I though she was using a lot of sunblock that morning,lol.

The negative side about this serum is the heavy texture will ultimately lead to the formation of blackhead,especially for those with oily skin type.I used this serum for around 1 month,I could see a increasing in the number of blackheads,that`s why I gave this serum to my mun who has dry skin type,this worked wonderfully on her.

After toning your skin,before putting on moisturizer,apply 2 pumps of the serum on your palm,dab it evenly all over your face.

Pros:detectable whitening effect,nice smell

Cons:oily skin should not use this!

available in all clarins counter,retail price RM 260 for 30 ml

Biotherm aquasource skin perfection

Touch velvety skin texture,feel moisturized skin 24 hours non stop,see crystal clear glow.(product claim)


I used this product for 2 years.For the first year,I really loved this product,it saved my face during the critical period(2 times of eczema ) and my skin texture improved dramatically during that period.However,during the second year ,I discovered some of the negative sides of this product...

Biotherm Aquasource Skin PerfectionProduct description: n/a Anti-aging: Hydrating: Drying: Anti-inflammatory: Whitening: Irritating: Anti-oxidant: Exfoliating: Comedogenic: Aqua, Glycerin, Alcoholdenat, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethiconel / Vinyl Dimethiconecrosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bybloom, Biotherm, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ci77891, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg 15 Disulfate, Mica, Llmonene, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhyorocinnamate, Biosaccharide Gum-1 Serine, 2-Oleamido-I, 3-Octadecanediol, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citrulline, Menthoxypropanediol, Cholesterol, Hexylene Glycol,Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Silica, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Wanganese Gluconate, Maris Sal,Fructose, Glycose, Linalool, Ceramide 3, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Citral, Hydroxyisohexyl3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Alcohol, Urea, C142090, Dextrin, Hexyl Nicotinate, Sucrose, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid,Alanine, Parfum

A very complicated ingredient list,I will only highlight out a few that I  put in heavy consideration.Glycerin and kernel oil play a significant role in this product,for it to perform the hydration and moisturize function efficiently .However,the high concentration of alcohol denat may cause some of you to react with.

I really like the feeling after using this moisturizer,you will feel your skin calms down immediately at the moment you put on this.The moisturizer is moose type.When you spread it out,you will feel a noticeable microspheres(containing moisturizing factor) in the moisturizer.The soothing effect is definitely undeniable.It comes with a lovely light blue color and adorable "detergent smell".My bro used to say this moisturizer has a soap smell.I still remember the first time I tried this moisturizer in the Midvalley biotherm counter,I smelled a strong soapy smell,but I still bought that due to the excellent,fabulous cooling texture of the moisturizer.When I kept using this more and more frequently, I did find I had addicted to this unique smell.Now,whenever I smell this ,it really cheers me up (seriously)! Let`s talk about the effect.It hydrates the skin well ,for oily skin type it may be too heavy or even break them out.I have combination skin,after using for 2 months,my check area entered a stable stage and the surface was smooth and soft,but the T zone would be  oily in the afternoon.The first time I experienced eczema in my life was due to over exfoliation.That time I only applied a thick layer of this moisturizer on my face daily.Whenever there is a small itchy patch,I would reapply tropically.After 3 days, the condition improved.During the second year(after 4 bottles),since I over engaged in whitening ,my skin becomes more fragile.After many times of alternating this moisturizer with another one,I found that I would get some tiny blemishes with pus after using this moisturizer,that is a sign of alcohol allergic reaction.Therefore,I stopped this after my 6th bottle(the limited edition 125ml).


After toning your skin then spread this moisturizer all over you face,try to reduce the amount on oily area,as simple as that.


Pros:soothing,lovely smell,hydrate
Cons:may be too heavy for oily skin type,allergic reaction for some 


available in all biotherm counter,RM 165 for 50 ml,limited edition is RM 199 for 125 ml(won`t be advertised,it sells like hot cake,you have to ask the promoter to keep one for you)
Bare in mind biotherm is generous with their samples,every time I bought one jar of this moisturizer(50ml) I would ask for a 20 ml aquasource gel sample,there are many other choices,try your to best to get as much samples as you can! =)

SK2 whitening spot specialist

So excited to give a review for my HG product~!ok,calm down a bit.This product is the updated one,actually the previous one is called whitening dermdefinition.I tried the previous one also,in fact both of them are almost the same, both of them work fabulously for me.


This product claims to give you a virtually(means looks like) spotless skin in 28 days.However,I don`t have too severe spot problem,majority is due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation(after allergic reaction),my mun is currently using this right now,I will update the result on aging skin next time.

The active ingredient for this porduct is a very unique chemical named as Demelano-P3C.As the name,this chemical poses a decrease melanin(black pigment) ability.However,I  believe that the excellent result of this product is not only due to demelano-P3C,I trust the high concentration niacinamide more.Niacinamide is an effective whitening ingredient ,on top of that it has a inhibiting inflammation ability,what a great ingredient for sensitive skin!Besides that ,this product is also added with palm extract,but I don`t consider that heavily since it has a low concentration.The other ingredients are all emollient,humectant and preservative with appropriate concentration.This product has no fragrance or coloring

The superb light weight,completely non-greasy and easily absorb texture wins my heart.This product has no fragrance so what you can smell is only the pitera,a little bit like wine,natural smell,but some of you may think it is stinky(individually).
The best thing about this essence is the effect.I still remember when I was using my first bottle,the first 1-2 weeks I didn`t experience any miracle,but when it came to the third and forth week,I really could see my skin became brighter and fairer.When I came back my hometown,my mun and bro told me that my skin condition had improved so much,that time I was over the rainbow ,lol.I have to highlight here,I was born with dark skin,this serum makes me to believe that actually I can be fairer,it even up my skin tone as well.This serum would not clog pore .It can increase the hydration level of your skin,and I don`t experience any allergic reaction with this essence(some sensitive skin user may experience slight allergic reaction for the first time usage)


The official direction of using this essence is shown in the picture above.Personally I only use this at night.You can add another half pump for the concern area,try to dab the essence instead of making a circular motion,I do believe that dabbing helps to focus the essence on the concern area instead of spreading it out evenly.Before using a paper mask,you can apply this essence on the concern area first for a better result.


Pros:effective,light weight,won`t allergic,a perfect whitening essence
Cons:expensive,some may think it is stinky 


Available in all SK2 counter,retailed price is RM399 for 30 ml/RM579 for 50ml(50 ml can last me for 6 months)
If you purchase SK2 product up to RM1200,you can ask for a 30ml spot specialist as your free gift in some counter .
worth trying ~!

FOODS with skincare effect

the dessert that I like the most-alga

There are many foods around us pose skincare effect,so in case you have some skin problems please don`t blame the foods around you first.You can make the difference by choosing the foods that benefit you instead of damaging you.

goji fruit

red dates

Personally ,I like to drink red dates+goji fruit+ alga tea daily.Red dates and goji fruits are full with anti-oxidant and essential mineral.Anti-oxidant helps to fight against free radicals to prevent aging trace,for essential mineral,it provides your skin cells the required nutrient for cell dividing.The taiwan skincare teacher(Niu Er) and SK2 ambassador (Qiqi) use the same method also.Besides that ,alga contain plant collagen for skin firming purpose ,at the same time the slippery texture of the alga increases the intestine mobility as well(prevent constipation),therefore these 3 foods definitely can help you to have a radiant skin that can glow from within!

usually I will order this in a kopitiam

Besides that,I also very like to drink barley.Barley contains the essential vitamins and minerals that play a role for your skin to grow healthily also.It is rich with Vitamin B.So next time when you are in a kopitiam,order for a cup of warm barley instead of soft drink .Try to eat the residue,that is good for you,you can add another one piece of lemon for a better whitening effect also.


Overall,I had shared some of the tips for you,but the choice is on your hand,you are the only one who can make the difference on your skin.=)