All about Beauty

I wanted to try out the new whitening foundation from SKII but too bad it’s not available yet in Ipoh. Thus, I bought SKII Whitening Source Dermdefinition serum and sheet masks instead. I am still using CyberWhite Ex Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence by Estee Lauder, but once it’s finished, I feel like changing to other whitening products by Japanese brands. There’s nothing wrong with CyberWhite Ex Extra Concentrated Brightening Essence and in fact, my spots are less visible now. But I’m a beauty freak, so I like to try out new products. Too bad I don’t have a powerful computer memory, if not I will list out all the products I’ve tried. LOL!

SKII Whitening Source Dermdefinition  

SKII Whitening Source Dermdefinition  

The serum comes in a new packaging but it’s only 30ml as comparing to the bigger size of 50ml. The promoter said that I can use it for 3 months, but judging from my experience, I will finish that bottle in 2 months. So, let’s see if it works for me later. It’s pretty sunny now in Bangkok and I really need more whitening products.

I didn’t have much to do in Bangkok except shopping for the house mostly. I still don’t have time to check out the beauty products like RMK curl separate mascara, Clarins UV base with SPF 40, and the whitening mask from Cosme Decorte.

However, I managed to try out a few items and here’s my review:

1. Loreal’s Telescopic Clean Mascara

I tried it for a few days and it is really easy to apply the mascara without clumps. However, it will only lengthen my lashes, so I still have to use another mascara to curl or thicken my fine lashes. It’s very affordable, so you can think about getting one if you prefer long lashes. BTW, it’s very easy to be removed, so it’s suitable for someone who’s lazy to remove makeup like me.

2. Estee Lauder CyberWhite Ex Extra Brightening UV Protector with SPF50/PA++

I don’t really like it at first because it’s richer and creamer than my usual sunblock. But then I found that it’s best to put a thick layer of sunscreen on my face and slowly pat it until it’s totally absorbed. Thus, you really need to put in more time for this sunscreen if you plan to apply another layer of foundation or anything else after the sunscreen protector. I have to look for a sunscreen with at least SPF50 now since I’m being exposed to the sun a lot, even by staying in the house in Bangkok! So, I’ve shortlisted this sunscreen in my list, but I still want to try some other brands before buying one.

3. Loreal Revitalift Double Eye Lift

I finally bought this eye cream last Sunday. It’s really cheap, so no harm getting one and see if it works for me. I don’t feel the tingling sensation when I apply the eye gel on my upper eye lids. Frankly, I didn’t see any significant lifting effect, as comparing to my La Mer.

But I have only used it for a week, so maybe I will give it another try for a few more weeks. Let’s see how…

I guess I will be getting a few more beauty products at the airport if I have time for shopping. I want to make a trip to some shopping malls again, but we are too busy for that. Hopefully hubby can drop me at The Emporium or Central World when he goes shopping for video cards. Then I can go shopping on my own!

I have been using beauty products for years, but I haven’t taken any beauty supplement due to breastfeeding. Since I’m not a breastfeeding mother anymore, I’m looking for some oral care products. Cartidea was introduced on Queen, my favorite beauty TV program, of course they didn’t mention the brand name but only the main ingredient. I searched for it and found the brand but too bad it’s only sold in Taiwan.

Cartidea Pink Essence is claimed that your skin will improved significantly after 7 days and it’s rich of regenerating bio-marine collagen complex which is a form of protein that provides the primary support of your skin. The skin will be more suppled and moisturized if the skin collagen is stronger and it helps in preventing fine line and wrinkle too. I might be exposing to sun a lot after relocating to Bangkok and I might start playing golf again. Or should I say just whack the golf balls since my skill is pretty rusty now? LOL! Thus, I know that only by using skincare products and sunscreen is not good enough, I need some oral care product now!

So, I wonder if Cartidea Pink Essence will ever be sold in Malaysia or in Bangkok? If you can read Chinese, check out the official website. If not, just check out the ads, but it’s not in English!

I bought a set of 5 Imperial Herbs Flow Mask Sheets by The Face Shop some time ago but I only got time to try them out last week. For better results, it’s best if you can get all the 5 sheets and use them for 5 days consecutively. After this DIY facial pampering, you don’t have to put on any mask for as long as 2 weeks as your face is well revitalized.

Don’t forget to ask the promoter to label the sequence of the mask sheets. But if you have forgotten, here’s the sequence:

Day 1: Dioscoreae Rhizoma & Japanese Cornel to hydrate the skin

Day 2: Tawny Mulberry Mushroom & Sika Deer Antlers for healthier skin

Day 3: Red Ginseng & Cnidium Officinale to improve elasticity

Day 4: Apricot Kernel & Licorice to comfort the skin

Day 5: Prepared Rehmannia Root & Angelicae Gigantis Radix to revitalize the skin

If you are interested to know how these herbs can do wonder for your skin, check out the benefits listed on the back of the packaging. If you are one of those ladies who are too lazy or busy with your laptop rental business or stressful work, these mask sheets might work for you. You just need to use them for 5 days for a better complexion.

Don’t ask me what all these herbs look like as I only know a few of them. LOL! But some of them do smell like Chinese medicine, if you prefer perfume or flowery scent mask sheets, the herbal mask might not be your liking. There are flower scent mask sheets by The Face Shop too, and I have tried a few. I didn’t write about it as I can’t see any different except the sweet smell and a hydrated skin. But if you have sensitive skin, it’s best to avoid all those scented masks. If not, you might develop some skin problems later.

I’m not so particular about green products and I’m prefer skincare products with fragrance which smell much better than the natural ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have sensitive skin or you prefer organic skincare products, then you might want to find out more about the green skincare solution by Doctor D. Schwab.

These green products come in various range and you can basically find anything you want for a complete skincare routine. One of the natural skin moisturizers caught my attention though, which is the Rescue Cream.

This face cream has healing properties of Bee Pollen, Royal Jelly and various botanicals like Arnica and Aloe that help to calm the skin and promote instant relief. If you have just done a laser treatment or having some surgical wound, you might think about getting this cream since it’s very affordable.

Nonetheless, I haven’t tried them out. Let me know if they are great, ok?