The vintage Rose: 2015

sábado, 25 de julio de 2015

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lunes, 11 de mayo de 2015

Sexylook Black Mask & Blackhead Set

Suppose you need to attend an official function or a party the very next day. Suddenly, you remember those awful-looking blackheads on your face. Though, they are hardly noticed from a distance, but they look bad if seen from close. What will you do? Well, I have a solution to make blackheads go away instantly! Introducing.... *drumrolls*

Sexylook Coffee Bean Black Head Pore Cleanser Set

Yes you didn't hear me wrong. Coffee beans! It is the new upgrade version of the previous highly raved Sexylook Strawberry Black Head Pore Cleanser Set. This product is very famous and it's a big love in Taiwan! It was once featured in 女人我最大, a very famous Taiwan beauty programme. Even Xia Xue, the top celebrity blogger once recommended this product. So you know it is a must to try! This time, it uses Arabica coffee bean extract as main ingredients to help skin renew and exfoliate. Remove blackheads thoroughly with only three simple steps! Unbelievable isn't it? Coffee with beauty benefits! Let's test and see how effective it is.

The set of three consists of a sebum softener, a blackhead remover and a shrink toner. They are nicely labeled with 1, 2 and 3 so that you won't go wrong with the steps. However, the description behind the box is written in Chinese as it is a product from Taiwan. Not very user friendly, therefore I will just briefly explain the steps in English here. :)

How to use?

STEP ONE Soften

After face washing, apply some sebum softener on the areas you wish to focus on and massage. This step is important because it softens your blackheads and sebum, making it easier to remove later on. The solution is very watery so be careful when you are pouring it! When you are done, rinse with water. Remember, it is very important to rinse your face after you apply the sebum, as the sebum is slightly oily and this layer of sebum will actually prevent the mask from sticking on the blackheads later on.

STEP TWO Remove

Apply a thick layer of black heads remover or the so called mask on areas which are rich with stubborn blackheads. Leave it until it dry. It takes about 20-30 minutes to dry up completely. And wow, I really smell coffee!

When it's time, gently peel it off, starting from the bottom to top, in an upward direction. The mask that is unsuccessfully peeled off can be directly washed with water. And tadaaa! Byebye blackheads! Can you see some whitish stuffs standing up? This sounds a bit gross but these are the blackheads, whiteheads, dirt or whatever you celled it. Yucks, I hate you blackheads. It may not be able to remove 100% of my blackheads at once, but it sure helps a lot!

STEP THREE Shrink

Lastly, don't forget to apply appropriate amount of shrink toner on the treated skin to leave the skin soothing and pore refining. It closes up our pores so that the dirt will not get in easily. For best results, use this blackhead cleanser set once or twice a week. :)

lunes, 13 de abril de 2015

Neutrogena® Nautrals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansings Wipes

I've tried quite a few different cleansing towelettes for my face including Costco's Kirkland brand, Simple Skincare's Radiance Cleansing Wipes, Simple Oil Cleansing Wipes, and Ole Henriksen Truth to Go Cleansing Wipes. I've also used Aveeno Active Naturals Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads, though they don't work quite the same way because they work up a lather and require rinsing your face.

Though I am currently using the Kirkland brand because they are the most cost effective of anything I've tried, for me the Simple wipes are the one to beat because they are effective at removing makeup, don't leave a residue, are gentle on sensitive skin, and non-drying. The only thing I haven't loved them for is removing eye makeup because even though the marketing says they are eye safe they do make the skin under my eyes feel tender and irritated.

For me, these Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes are on par with the Simple wipes. I love that they are not heavily perfumed. I also enjoy how they feel on my skin. I haven't experienced any stinging like I do with the Kirkland brand and they also don't leave behind a residue or make my skin feel tight. As with the Simple wipes, I still much prefer to use dedicated eye makeup remover with a cotton round for eye makeup, but these are throughout at removing foundation, tinted moisturizer, blush, powder, etc. To my nose they also have a soft, almost green apple like scent that is quite pleasant.

Yesterday, I received my latest VoxBox from Influenster containing a package of Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes. In my box was a little card explaining the #WipeForWater challenge, and I’m so excited to get started.

What’s #WipeForWater? Well, in the spirit of Earth Month (April, people!), Neutrogena & Influenster have paired up to conserve water. I’ve been challenged to wash my face without water for a whole week. Yes, you read that right! Instead of using soap and water, I’ll be using my Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes all week long. I’ll update you on this journey as the week goes on, but today is day 1!

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