How I cleared my ACNE!

Greetings~!

Those of you who have been a reader of this blog for a long time would probably know that I have a bad case of acne & acne scars. Some products work & most don't. I've been hunting for the RIGHT products for a very long time.

For the time being, I've been religiously doing this routine which is surprisingly easy & it totally works! In the long run, I don't know whether it'll work anymore but so far so good. 

Without any further delay, here's what I did.

1. Cleansing

picture credit to mall.tarad.com

picture credit to www.coolswop.com

I didn't use any brush or any special cleansing device. Just plain old cleansing foam which works wonders!

Used/Using this twice a day, morning & night, one pump is sufficient.

2. Toner

picture credit to nutrimaxorganic.com

What I did was mix one part of this ACV with 2 parts water. Everytime I used this toner, I would shake it first, dip the cotton pad in the mixture and wipe it all over my face.

Did this every morning & night as well, right after cleansing.

And that's all! 

I'm sure nobody will be convinced with just these steps right?

So, I've included a before & after picture of my horrible skin condition.

very left was on 23/7, very right was on 26/8

no editing has been done other than to crop the image and resize it. 

News: Elishacoy 3D Spin Cleaner at the very best price!

Greetings~!

To those who watch WishtrendTV, you guys definitely have heard Elishacoy's recommendation countless times. The most raved Elishacoy product is on sale somewhere else!

When I first saw this, I couldn't believe how awesome the deal was. I've been checking the link countless times yesterday and today. 

For all those who are interested, it is on Koreadepart!

http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1407811141/elishacoy-3d-spin-cleaner-radiance-cleanser-set

Can you believe how awesome the deal is?

No?

For USD53.56, you get:

- 3D spin cleaner

- 3 X vita capsule cleanser

- pore brush for blackhead

- 3D massage ball

if you were to get this on wishtrend, it would be:

USD110.54

I'm sharing this because I personally feel that this deal is a pretty darn good deal!

Once again, here's the link: http://en.koreadepart.com/item/1407811141/elishacoy-3d-spin-cleaner-radiance-cleanser-set

Memebox: Luckybox 5

Greetings~!

I finally got myself my first ever Beauty Box!

I decided to get this Luckybox because of the spoilers. I really wanted to try out the tea tree essence.

Memebox needs no introduction considering its popularity. Just search the tag memebox on instagram and POOF! Lots of pics!

So, I'll skip the introduction and go straight to pictures and maybe a lil price comparison.

Price of box: USD23 (excluding shipping)

Pictures:

What's Inside:

1. Leaders Insolution Mask Sheet

Price listed: $3

Price on koreadepart: $10.73 for 5  ( $2.15)

2.

price listed: $37 for 30ml

can't actually find it anywhere.

price based on list: $7.40 for 6ml

3. 

price listed: $35 for 50ml

where to buy: http://www.ibuybeauti.com/dr-g-bio-rtx-mentor-cream-5/

price there: $42.99 including shipping

actual price: $14 for 20ml

4. Tea tree essence

price listed: $32 for 50ml

price on koreadepart: $35.90 for 50ml

price for sample: $12.80 for 20ml

5.  Tony Moly Delight Tony Tint Red

Price listed: $3 for 9ml

Price on Koreadepart: $2.93 for 9ml

Price of sample: $0.49 for 1.5ml

6. Dear by Enprani Bounce Cheese Cream

Price listed: $35 for 75ml

Price on koreadepart: $25.46 for 75ml

price for sample: $10.18 for 30ml

7. Dr. Jart v7 eye serum

price listed: $38 for 15ml

price on koreadepart: $42.63 for 15ml

8. O& Soap Berry Bubble Cleanser

price listed: $25 for 100ml

price on koreadepart: $24.68 for 100ml

So, basically I tried finding everything on Koreadepart since shipping there is the cheapest for me.
I would say that I'm actually really happy with this box & will do separate reviews on each product, more detailed ones.

Shipping:

Since memebox no longer ships to Malaysia and I was in China, so I gave my China address.
To those of you who stay in China, don't waste the extra money on express shipping since standard shipping takes only a week.
Shipped out: 03/06
Received: 10/06

What I like:

I loved that the box was bubble wrapped & everything was so secured!
I love how memebox gives discounts all the time.
I love how memebox is always so on time in shipping out the products!
Memebox has like the best customer support!
The box is worth its value.

What I didn't like:

I wished shipping to China is cheaper since it's so so so near to Korea
The shipping is expensive.

Where to get this:

http://us.memebox.com/

Since this post is long overdue & there are so many reviews and unboxing posts of this box out there, I tried to keep it as simple as possible. I'll try my very best to review 2 more boxes which I received and do keep your eyes open for more reviews! :D

Wishlist: May Beauty Wishlist

Greetings!

Here's to end of May!

I've been wanting to get these:

1.  Aveeno, Active Naturals, Positively Radiant, Brightening Cleanser

2. Secret Key Starting Treatment Essence

3. Mizon all in one snail repair cream




Am definitely going to purchase all the above by the end of the month!

If you were wondering why I suddenly want to buy these, it all started after I read Susie's blog. Check out this post of hers: http://susievibes.blogspot.com/2013/05/my-morning-skincare-routine-no-more.html

That's all for now!

Review: Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser

Greetings!

First of all, I would like to say that I only use this in the winter which is when my skin is beyond dry!

So technically, Malaysia has no Winter but I discovered this cleanser when I was in Beijing.

Product Image ( taken from Cetaphil.com) : 

Product Info:

Name: Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser

Size: 1 Litre

Brand: Cetaphil

Price: RM70

Where to buy: Stay Well Pharmacy, Gurney Plaza
Sizes available: 2 fl oz =59.14ml  / 8 fl oz = 236.59ml / 16 fl oz= 473ml / 20 fl oz= 591.5ml
In Malaysia, the common sizes are the 8 fl oz and the 16 fl oz. I've never seen the 20 fl oz but I've definitely seen the 1 litre one which is pretty uncommon in Malaysia actually. I've only seen the 1 litre one in Gurney Plaza.

Additional info (taken from http://www.cetaphil.com/products/gentle-skin-cleanser) :

As gentle as it gets.

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.

Ingredients( reason to why it is so gentle!) :

Water, cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben.

Price:

And yes there is no typing error! It really is the cheapest cleanser ever! RM70 for a whooping 1 Litre! 

This is one product you should not buy in China though. It is beyond beyond expensive in China! Price of a small 200++ ml bottle is RMB115 if I'm not mistaken. That is like RM55 for a very very little amount!

Scent:

No distinctive scent or whatsoever. 

Texture:

Although this is a rather inappropriate statement but did you know that TED in the movie TED used Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser in the scene where he pumped it all over his face to impress his fellow colleague in the supermarket? Yup! That is exactly how this cleanser looks like.

This cleanser does not foam no matter how much you try to lather. So, don't bother.

Experience:

Back in December of 2012, I went to China and it was Winter. My skin became so dry it started peeling like crazy. My skin hurts really bad. I knew I had to get a really gentle cleanser! I was using the Biore Brightening one I think. I knew I had to stop using the Biore one. So, I went to Solana and took an extremely long time scanning through all the cleansers available. There were so many that it was hard. I saw Cetaphil. They displayed so MANY! Like seriously, I whole shelf full of Cetaphil. You will never see that sight ever in Malaysia. So, I grabbed one despite the price after my mom convinced me of course.

When I got back to the apartment, I use this Cetaphil cleanser in the evening as my new face wash! The very next day, my skin was no longer peeling and flakes could no longer be seen! I was impressed. Oh and this cleanser is so gentle that even when it gets in your eyes, it does not sting your eyes! That is how gentle it is!

This is seriously a cure for dry skin!

But I must say this, after using this, you won't feel the 'clean' effect like what some people like. I don't care about that so it wasn't a problem for me.

Conclusion:

Super gentle and works well on super dry skin! It stops the flaking and all.

Will I repurchase? :

Yes! But only during the winter. 

Review: Eau Thermale Avene Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser

Greetings!

Review of the day is this Cleanance Gel Soapless Cleanser by Eau Thermale Avene.

Picture of full sized product:

Soap-free cleanser eliminates impurities and excess sebum without stripping the skin.

Skin Type: Oily, Blemish-Prone

Available sizes:

200 mL (6.76 fl. oz.)

Benefits:

• • Deep cleansing action purifies without stripping the skin 
• • PH 7.2 respects the skin’s natural balance, minimizing the trigger of excess sebum production 
• • Pleasant fragrance tolerated by sensitive skin 
• • Soap-free 
• • Avène Thermal Spring Water to soothe and soften skin 
• • Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic 

Indication:

• • Oily, blemish-prone skin 
• • Visible shine 
• • Enlarged pores

Ingredients:

•  Avène Thermal Spring Water (56%) - Soothes and softens
• • Cucurbita pepo extract - Regulates sebum secretion 
• • Zinc gluconate - Purifies 
• • Glycerol - Hydrates

How to use:

• • Apply AM/PM to moistened face, lather,
• • Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
• • Follow with Cleanance Anti-Shine Regulating Lotion, Clean-AC, or Cleanance K Oil Control Lotion.

Picture of sample sized product:

Yes. I received a mail form OnlyBeauty, a site which delivers freebies to you absolutely free! I bet that caught your attention! You may read about OnlyBeauty on my other post!

Texture:

As the name of the product already says gel, you would know it has the texture of any normal gel.  It isn't really sticky as the picture below is the maximum it can stretch.

Behold! A picture of this gel:

A clearer picture:

Smell:

I guess it pretty much smells like spring water, I mean, most of this brand's products smell like spring water anyways. 

Size:

50ml is a pretty generous amount for a sample as the full size is only 200ml.


My Experience:

This is how the gel looks like when poured onto my hand. Notice the blue colour?

Wanted to take a pic of the lathering process but the photos came out really blur. So, sorry!

It is very gentle on the skin, like really gentle! The gentleness is kind of like Cetaphil's Gentle Skin Cleanser only, this one actually lathers!

You do know how Cetaphil's doesn't lather at all right? Which then makes some people not fond of it since it doesn't give you that clean feeling or something?

Well, in this gel's case, it is so completely different! The blue gel will turn to white when it lathers and after applying the gel and rinsing it off, you get this very refreshed feeling.

Conclusion:

Will I purchase this? Yes, I might. Why not? It is gentle, non-irritant, and very very suitable for acne prone & sensitive skin. Did I also mention that it is so gentle that it is super super suitable for dry skin as well? Well, if i didn't, I just did!

So, that's all for now!

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