NOVEMBER sKINCARE

Recently my skin condition has become more sensitive than before, so i've decided to change the whole series of my skincare. All i need is hydration now, and of cause not forgetting whitening. For your info, i'm a combination skin type.

 Step 1 - Cleansing 

Laneige White Plus Renew Bubble Cleanser

The bubble foam cleanser is really gentle enough for me to remove all the dirt and makeup residues from my pores. By doing so, your face will definitely look clean and fresh, of cause you will look brighten up too.

 Step 2 - Exfoliating 

Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel

This is a mild exfoliating gel gently removes dead skin cells and impurities with short massage on my face. It contains various berries like raspberries, blueberries, wolfberries, cranberries and strawberies which delivers numerous nutritious and antioxidant to eliminate harmful free radicals. It smells so heavenly nice too. *Use once or twice a week.

 Step 3 - Toner 

Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Softener

After that, i"ll use this brightening softener to immediately hydrates skin for an optimally moisturized and luminous complexion. 

 Step 4 - Special Care 

Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Pack

For best result, i use this after Laneige Multiberry Yogurt Peeling Gel. It deeply nourish my skin and hydrates back, leaving my skin healthier and firmer. It also does promote collagen because of its specialized yoghurt. I applied on my whole face (avoid eye area) for 5-10mins and bring to wash. The smell that I can't resist from those berries again. *Use once or twice a week.

 Step 5 - Eye Care 

Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel Cream

What I feel that all our eyes need is just basically hydration. Without hydration, wrinkles appear, dark circles form and we will be having dull tired eyes. I usually look for gel type because it's more light-weight feeling, whereas cream type is too rich for me. I'm afraid there will be crow feets under my eye area.  

 Step 6 - Moisturizer 

Laneige Water Bank Gel Cream

A soft and light moisturizing gel cream that supply moisture and fills up my skin with hydro water deep inside. Best part is non oily and sticky after penetrates into my skin. I love their light scents too.

 Step 7 - Mask 

Every twice or thrice a week, I'll do my sleeping mask or facial sheet masks. I bought my facial sheet mask everywhere from Sasa, Etude House, Tony Moly etc. For my current sleeping mask is from Peter Thomas Roth.

Simply leave a comment below and I hope to hear from you guys to share with me your skincare too. Thank you ♥ ♥ ♥

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel-Mask

As my previous sleeping pack from Laneige was running out, beforehand, I browse through the sephora website and found this highly rave sleeping mask from Peter Thomas Roth. 

Alittle background on my decision. I've never touches products from sephora that's because I always purchase from orchard tangs plaza's counter to seek advice from the respective brand ambassdor's recommendation based on my skin conditions. Eventually, I've tried almost all the products and getting tired using the same products over again and again. Thus, I've decided to check reviews online about sephora. It's alittle pity that USA get to have others products which singapore can't even get like for example 3-in-1 value pack from Peter Thomas Roth.

Like this pack include cucumber gel mask, rose stem cell and pumpkin enzyme mask. This great value pack that I wish I could try to see different kinds of results on my face but too bad, singapore does not have the benefits to try the pumpkin mask whereas we could buy separately for cucmber and rose mask only. I desperately wanted to try the pumpkin ones because the reviews online is hyper! Everyone loves the pumpkin mask most. 

A little background on Peter Thomas Roth, you can read here. 

Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Gel-Mask S$83 from sephora.

I choose this rose stem cell because it helps to regenerate, rejuvenates, hydrates, brightens, firms and tone my skin. It's my MOST concerns and I believe it's everyone's concerns. 6-in-1 combination, why not? :) It's make up of 5 rose plant stem cells and 4 rose extracts. FYI, Rose is a natural plant ingredients that is very gentle yet acts as an anti-inflammatory and soothed irritated skin, it's also a rich natural source of antioxidant which can help strengthen skin cells and regenerate skin tissue that all skin types are suitable, as well as sensitive skin. Read more about this product here.

My reviews

I'm not a rose scent person but this has a nice light rose scent which attracts me to smell them even more. This heavy gel texture alike jelly, penetrates into my skin in minutes that does not feel greasy nor heavy at all. I've seen the result visibly on 2nd days and I'm satisfied till now (4th days). It would be better if the price could slightly lower down. Overall, I never regret buying this love and it's promises what it says. Dying to try all PTR's skincare products!

Here's the before and after (4th day)

*No photoshop, No filter (photo taken from iPhone5s)

Pardon my bad photography, trying my best to capture my skin condition. It's showing that my complexion look more hydrating, fairer, brighter, pores smaller (combination of Philosophy skincare; updating in next post), clean and fresh. Before, was taken in May/June?

Every morning after washing the mask left overnight on my face, it feels so hydrating and even fairer every other day.

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*Regenerate - repair the damages your skin have face.

*Rejuvenate - to bring back your youth, collagen you have lost. 

Current Daily Skincare | July

Skincare is the most important thing in my life, i would splurge on skincare products than any others. I always wanted to achieve a baby-soft skin, so i do not need too much makeup on my face to have a flawless skin. FYI, I have a combination skin and my concern is dull/uneven skintone/pigmentation, blackheads/pores, hydration. 

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Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask

The one and only cleanser that i ever used throughout the journey, my face did not even poke out one single pimple even during my menstruation period. I used it in the night after i removed my makeup, and occasionally, i'll leave on to my face for about 3 minutes than bring to rinse. Leaving my face really clean and it does control my oily t-zone for the rest of the day too.

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

I used it in the day as it is an extra gentle gel-like cleanser that instantly whisks away impurities and makeup without stripping your skin. My skin feels really soft and looks really fresh and healthy after use. I know this product through belluspuera's blog. Her recommendation is quite good. I like the sheseido white lucent softener too! 

Estee Lauder Idealist Dual-Action Refinishing Treatment

I am VERY concern about my blackheads and pores, i'll used this once or twice a week for an exfoliating but it seems didn't work well on me. What i like is that the exfoliating process does not harsh my face and it has a warm sensation when you massage the area. It feels like the warm sensation open my pores while it deep cleanse my pores thoroughly. 

Philosophy Time In A Bottle

I used it alternately with Philosophy Brighten My Day depends on my skin condition on the day itself. But usually, i'll use this in the day. A age-defying serum which attracts me to purchase is the precious pure vitamin c mixture. It allows to boost and helps your skin appear radiant, winkle-free and smooth. Till now, i can't really tell any difference, perhaps i'll be hardworking to use for a month and i'll update my result again.

Philosophy Brighten My Day

As well, I'll update my result for this. My skin do appear to be fairer after i came back from phuket suntanning but still not as fair as before to phuket. Looking for an alternative brightening product though.

Clinique Moisture Surge

I love this oil-free lightweight gel that locks my precious serum on my face. Whenever my skin is thirsty, i will feed them with this moisture surge and it did a great job in just one night.

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack_Ex

A gel light texture provides intensive hydration and brightening effect while restoring your skin while you asleep. I do recommend to use it twice a week. Currently, i'm looking for other alternative sleeping mask.

Haul: Etude House Haul

Etude house are going for 20% storewide pre-labour day sale! Members enjoy additional 10% off. Last day sales TODAY 27 Apr !!! Hurry! Grab yours today!

What I got myself home from yesterday. Tons of facial products! I need it so badly recently cause i got sunburn during phuket trip. All i need is hydrates, antioxidant and whitening. I spent these at S$42.60 instead of S$60.90 so it sums up average each item costs only S$2.028. I kind of feel like a budget barbie. lol I think it's a great opportunity to buy these home to try new products which you never tried before at this sale period. Like you can try their whole store products, than you will know which suits you best ma. lol

Etude House Scrub Massage
S$2.90 S$2.03 each

Raspberry - antioxidant with vitamin-packed extracts, delivering clear and soft skin
Pearl - brightening and smoothing with its pearl extract for healthy looking shine
Rice - brightening and clarifying with its extract for clear, bright lokking skin
Pomegranate - brightens up dull complexion with its extracts

It is so worth it for S$2.03 now, you get a flavour for 2 usage. It's a wash off pack and exfoliates the dead skin on the surface of your skin after a long tired working hours or be it a long tiring shopping, you are facing lots of stress from work especially the pollution from construction, vehicles etc. It is best to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week for a clean looking complexion.

Etude House Cherry Lip Gel Patch
S$4.90 S$3.43

Hydrates, repairs, and soothes for soft, supple and smooth lips.

We, girls usually emphasize on skincare but we forgotten our lips too. Our lips need remover after lipstick, need moisture with lip balm, also needs mask to hydrate for a soft and supple lips after sun exposure too.

Etude House I Need You facial sheet masks

S$1.90 S$1.33 each

❤ 5 berry complex - Antioxidant

Bulgarian Rose - Brightening

Collagen - Firming

Fig - Purifying

Job's Tears - Revitalizing & Smoothing

Korean Ginseng - Revitalizing & Nourishing

Lemon - Tone Clarifying

Royal Jelly - Smooth Hydration

Xylitol Forest - Clean Moisture

Yoghurt Strawberry - Soft & Moist

White Pearl - Brightening

Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint #1
S$12.90 S$9.03

Tint promotes moist and shiny cherry lips with a creamy smooth texture.

I love putting lipstick so that i wont look so pale. But re-apply again and again really kinda tired at times. So, when i know lip tint and got to know current korean apply lipstick trend, i got hit up.

I've tried the tester, not as red as it is. kinda alittle pink.

Etude House Sleeping Mask

S$2.90 S$2.03

Rosehip - bright & moist

Who don't love sleeping mask especially when you wake up the next day morning after you wash the face and seeing your complexion so hydrates, brighten up and supple? lol

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Sheet Mask

S$3.90 S$2.73

Supplies rich collagen and moisture to facial complexion

I received sample when i first bought something from etude house and this collagen sheet mask surprise me. It deliver alot alot alot water to my skin and instantly i feel so hydrate (back then was like few years ago). So since there's sale, i bought this and try whether will this collagen gives me the same results again.

Etude House Collagen Eye Patch

S$1.90 S$1.33

Collagen helps to revitalize and improve appearance around eyes.

Once you got dark circles, it will never cure but it can be lighten and prevent from getting worst. So, it's good to use eye care products as well as sleep early.

Skincare: L'occitane Immortelle Precious Serum

Immortelle is known as everlasting flowers that never fades even after it has been picked. More than 10 years ago, L'OCCITANE revealed and patented exceptional anti-aging powers of corsican immortelle - the only variety contains an incredible high concentration of active ingrdients. 

L'occitane Immortelle Precious Serum

Scientific research shows that the precious serum concentrates the patented anti-aging power of more than 1000 flowers in every jar. It's lightly textured formula  acts on the 3 main imporatant stages of collagen: production, protection and repairing. 

The colour of the product in dropper packing. A little more to milky colour.

Directions

I used this precious in the day because i want more protection when i expose to the sun. And i used brightening/ hydrating products in the night.I will make total in 4 mini drops on my face; forehead, nosetip and cheekbones and spread them thoroughly. This 4 drops should be more than enough for your entire face. 

Reviews

It's light weight and adsorb quickly into my skin while i spread them evenly on my entire face. This precious anti-aging serum which is not greasy at all and i so in-love with the refreshing flower scent. I feel so clean, moisturizing and  younger looking complexion.

Price

The reason i bought is because it's very rave in vivi magazine, not only that, china well-known vivi (欣慰) models highly recommend this product and l'occitane's essential water and brightening cream. Will update on my blog soon. I got this precious serum at changi airport DFS S$84.

Anti-aging is currently part of my skincare regime that i will never miss out, and that's because i need to get prevention of wrinkles and lines before it appears on my face. Prevention is very important or it will be too late. I always think that after 25years old, you have to add more skincare products to get prevention than when the problems come, you get to spend more money and results getting slower to achieve. Blame our female hormones!! lol.

Skincare: Shakura Intensive Hydro Serum

This is the second time I post about Shakura pigmentation beauty. This time I'm going to share about this new intensive hydro serum product that I personally adore.

What's so good about this shakura skincare products ?

I personally think that (after using for 3days)

• It's gives a very full hydrating feeling just at one use.

• My face feels so moist, supple and brighter

• Absorb into my skin very fast. (I like product absorb quickly so I can pad the next step onto my face)

How do I apply?

• After wash, I spray it as a toner (when I'm lazy apply my toner) on my face in a circular motion to spread out to my whole face

• Pad gently onto my face to let the serum penetrate into my skin

• Either I'll use my other serum or I'll just apply my moisturizer as my last step before my bb cream.

Alike gel texture but when it spray out, it's in a water form. I used it as my toner step than followed up with my moisturizer and done! This is my current favorite product that I never skip from my skincare routine.

But I must say that it depends on your skin condition and absorption as well.

*you may consult your professional consultant for more details whether you're suitable or not.

Skincare: Laneige Water Bank Range

The one i named are all I've bought and Laneige's staff is so kind that she gave me so many samples. Not only i can try other products and i can have them when i go traveling. Thank you Laneige.

**FYI, I'm a combination skin.

Laneige is one of my top favourite skincare products not only at a reasonable affordable price, the result given is pretty awesome too, especially my forever favourite sleeping pack. If I'm not wrong, the old range of sleeping mask I've bought, is the 3rd bottle alr. The new range of Water Sleeping Pack_EX I just purchase not long, so total is 4bottles. I very supportive with Korea brands because I want to achieve like Korea celebrity complexion.

What I have know that is no matter you want whitening or firming etc you have to hydrate/moisture your skin enough in order to achieve the results you wan. Why do I say so? Because when your skin lack of water, whatever products you use, it cannot penetrate into your skin well. Just like when you have insufficient intake of water, you will feel dehydrated.

A little knowledge about Laneige

I believe all of you might know laneige but do not know why is it call laneige. Laneige, which mean 'snow' in French, to help woman achieve dewy and radiant skin they always longed for.

"Clean and sophisticated beauty.

The confidence of youth, energy and beauty. 

The beauty of sophisticated makeup on moist and translucent skin."

Water from nature meet science

Laneige's products are made of special 'designer water' of laneige where there is 7000kinds of water in the world and water from nature and is creating various beauty. They studied and search for the best water for individual's skin.

Okok, enough of long-winded...

I promise with the help of laneige water sleeping pack_ex in one night, immediate result shown the next day morning. Is also the best selling awards, so must try k?

Laneige water sleeping pack_ex

Its a light gel-type texture without stickiness so you can sleep comfortably.

Benefits

► Intensive hydration

► Vitality

► Brightening while restoring skin with deep relaxation.

Now invest in a sleeping mask to help you deeply hydrated and brightened while you are asleep, you can feel the difference. Why?

Because during the night time, skin transmission shown higher rate than in the day. With containing the snow water, it helps to keep your skin look more crystal clear and vitalized. 

"Whenever my skin looks dull with lines and dehydrated, 
in just one night of application, 
the difference of my face looks supple, moisture and brighter."

My favourite makeup products from Laneige will be their Snow BB creme SPF41.

Laneige Snow BB creme SPF41

Soft moisture texture, glide through your skin easily leaving your skin translucent.

An essence type BB cream that fully delivers fresh moist and nourishing sensation to the skin right after application.

Moisture essence type, triple function moisture BB Cream with Liquid Crystal Essence

Benefits

① Anti-wrinkle

② Whitening

③ UV protection

"I love this bb creme as it give a nice coverage which my face looks dewy supple and at the brightening side."

Laneige products packaging looks hydrating alr, definitely attract customers who looking for hydrating range. Not only that, the smell from the products doesn't lose too in each of their products. 'One stone kill two birds' products who don't want!! Haha.

You really have to try their products.

I'm really excited and glad that I've purchase the new & improved water science range. I feel so hydrates all day long. 

Check out their website 

www.laneige.com.sg

Outlet stores

Local: 22 stores

China, Taiwan, Hongkong, Malaysia, Korea

China also have!! I hope laneige will open more outlets there cause in future I might be staying there esp for the 4seasons. Than I will recommend my husband-to-be's girl friends to use them. Hee

Skincare: Korean Best Selling Skincare Products

After doing lots of research on minimize pores / blackheads, and some hesitation on getting Estée Lauder pore refining serum or O.S.T from Korea, and finally I've conclude myself to try on the O.S.T vitamin C20 treatment serum which is very rave in Korea plus is five times cheaper. 

The delivery took about a week to receive which I bought it from www.qoo10.sg (wishtrend) is much cheaper than from wishtrend.com the website itself. 

They are wrapped into bubble pack nicely with some sweet samples I'm tempting to try on.

It's really so kind to have some samples from the seller with purchases. We can have a chance to try their top-selling /highly recommended products especially from korea, before getting the bigger bottle.

Now, let me introduce the bestseller also known as "red bottle" in korea.

 

O.S.T vitamin C20 serum 

What I like about this product is the smell. The Vitamin C orangey smell makes me feel so energetic and replenish. It comes with a dropper too. A drop at one area is more than enough for the entire face. I drop at 5points at both my cheek, chin, nose and forehead and spread them throughly. It feels sticky for some time but while u pat till it absorb, my face instantly feel smooth and soft. This product is worth buying. It's affordable, it's hydrating and makes my skin feel so soft and supple, lastly, it also lightens my scar and freckles. I do not know whether it actually helps my pore but it shown less visible. 

To those who really troubled with your blackheads and pores... here comes to your rescue.

Where is pore? from caolion is another popular skincare products from Korea. 

Caolion blackhead steam pore pack

I will use this blackhead steam pore pack which helps to clean your stubborn and ugly blackheads.

While applying the whole face, (I only apply nose, cheek and chin area) it has a little warm feeling, wait for about 5-10mins, rub circular motion as there's a little exfoliating bits to say bye bye to your annoying blackheads than bring it to wash.

In order to complete with a better complexion, finish the last step with Caolion pore original pack (minimizing pore pack as they just changed the packaging) which helps to close those pores after clean up those dirty blackheads. 

This pore pack has a cool mint feeling when applied on. Both pore pack has a thick paste and is easy to apply with just one swipe. For this, I waited 10-15mins because i really really love the cool cool feeling till i feel my face so clean and refresh than i'll bear to wash. 

**Remember, hot steam open pores and cold steam close up your pores. For a better result, combine these two pore pack for a better, clearer complexion. Personally, I love this product after first usage. Not only my pores less visible, also at reasonable and affordable price. 

Get yours at www.qoo10.sg (wishtrend) now !

Packaging  ★★★★☆

Price ★★★★☆

Result ★★★★☆

Service ★★★★★