Laneige White Plus Renew Tone Up Corrector SPF40 PA+++ Review

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Today review is for Laneige White Plus Renew Tone Up Corrector SPF40 PA+++. Scroll down if you want to skip all the descriptions and only want to read my verdict - assuming you already know the function and other basic info about this products. 

In cute baby blue plastic bottle

Description in korean

Pointy nozzle dispenser

Product Profile

Product Name: Laneige White Plus Renew Tone Up Corrector SPF40 PA+++
Origin: South Korea
Content: 50ml
Price: MYR108 (price may vary now)
Available: Laneige Outlet
Function: Corrector / Primer / Sun Block
Skin Type: For all skin types

Description on Laneige Official Website:
Brightening tone up corrector that protects skin from UV rays while evening out skin tone for a brighter complexion,

Daily cream with brightening and sunscreen properties for brighter complexion
- All-in-one skincare + primer + volume enhancer
- Made with MELACRUSHER™ technology that promotes the decomposition of melanin to help achieve a brighter look 
- SPF 40/PA+++ effectively protects skin from UV rays, keeping it safe from the sun. 
- Subtle pink tint to give skin a natural, healthy look
- The non-sticky, soft texture allows the product to glide on skin, leaving it moisturized and well-hydrated.

Sunscreen / Brightening cosmetic
• Effect / Benefit: Helps achieve a brighter complexion 
• Protects skin from UV rays (SPF 40 / PA+++)
• User guide: Apply an adequate amount on areas that require brightening.
• Apply an adequate amount on areas exposed to UV rays.

How to use:
1. Use at the last stage of your skincare routine. Dispense a 1.2cm-diameter of the product (about 0.4ml) and apply evenly on the face.
2. Aside from its sunscreen and brightening properties, the product has a subtle tint that gives skin a vibrant look.

Ingredients:

Water, Butylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium, Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Mica, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Alumina, Polyisobutene, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thymol Trimethoxycinnamate, Polysorbate 20, Tin Oxide, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77491, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance.

Verdict:

I use this as sun block. This product have slight pink tone and the finish is slight shimmery and transparent. Not oily, but if you use heavy moisturizer cream and top this on, then your face will look shiny or dewy. Due to the light shimmery effect, this brighten face up. Light scent.

Liquid form, slight creamy, consistency a bit watery - easy to spread and apply on skin - has a light pink tone, although can't see from this photo

Pros:

Can be used as primer and sunblock SPF40 (for those not expose to sun long hour)

Brighten your face up - due to the natural light shimmery effect

Natural transparent light shimmery finish

No white cast

Moisturizing but not sticky - not drying on face 

Cons

Not for those who looking for matte finish 

I don't think suitable for oily skin, I suggest ask for a sample if you have oily skin - try it out first before buying full size

This is for those who are not expose to sun for long hour and would like sunblock that tone up their face or looking for primer with sun block function.

Moilip Shiseido Lip Balm Review (The BEST Lip Balm)

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Today review is for Moilip Shiseido Lip Balm. There is a story behind this lip balm. Find out the story and continue reading. 

Product Profile
Product Name: Moilip Shiseido Lip Balm
Origin: Japan
Content: 8g
Price: MYR48 (price may vary now)
Available: www.jpcosme.com.my
Function: Lip Balm

Simple white tube

Unscrew the cap to use

 

 This is the packing look like - contain vitamin E and B6

 Description in Japanese

The box with security seal on both side

The expiry date 

Transparent and glossy finish

Verdict
I don't usually use lip balm, I bought this due to years back I had very severe dry lips, the skin on my lips was so dry it bleeds and the skin on my lips peels daily. I tried many lip balms it didn't get better, and some of the lip balm caused blister on my lips making it worse. 

It's so bad I went to the doctor and was given medicines for it, but it still didn't get better, it only subside for 2 weeks and then back again. I believe the medicine only suppressed the symptoms. After that I went to the specialist and was given a jab, oral medicines and cream to apply TT... It still didn't get better - still have dry lips TT... From what I understood, this condition was due to lack of vitamin B.

At last I got to know this lip balm Moilip Shiseido from a pharmacist who told me she had the same problem long time ago after noticing my cracked lips :( and she said this lip balm is superb, however this lip balm only available in Japan and have to buy it online. I finally bought it online -  after a few weeks of using Moilip I no longer need to use lip balm, my lips was completely healed - back to normal lips - no skin peeling, no crack, no dry lips, it just my normal lips and I can use lip tint again. :) hooray!

These are some of the lip balms I tried and some already discarded - not in this picture

Pros

-Healed my severe dry lips

-Transparent and glossy finish

-Very comfortable on lips

-Moisture lips

-Contained vitamin E and B6

-Affordable - last a along time

-Keep lips smooth and hydrated

-Very little scent - almost scentless - barely notice any 

Cons

-Not available locally, have to buy online (so be careful of  fake)

This is definitely the best lip balm I have tried, this beat all the more expensive and branded lip balms I have tried. One of the BEST purchase in life - worth every cents. 

Etude House goodbye Pore-ever Pore Primer Stick Review

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Today review is for Etude House goodbye Pore-ever Pore Primer Stick. I bought this long ago and need to review this before discarding. 

Product Profile
Product Name: Etude House goodbye Pore-ever Pore Primer Stick
Origin: South Korea
Content: 4.5g
Price: MYR28 (price may vary now)
Available: Etude Outlet
Function: Pore Primer

Plastic tube packing

Skin color

Description
Solid stick primer masks pores to subdue sebum and improve makeup coverage.

Directions
Twist to dispense and use stick to apply directly to visible pores.

Caution
For external use only, avoid contact with eyes, keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if signs of irritation and or rash appear.

Ingredients:

DIMETHICONE, SILICA, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, TRIETHYLHEXANOATE, PHENYL, TRIMETHICONE, POLYETHYLENE, ETHYLHEXYLPALMITATE, CERESIN, SORBITAN, ISOSTEARATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARK (SHEA) BUTTER, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, MICROCRYSTALLINE WAX, VINYL DIMETHICONE/METHICONE SILSESQUIOXANE CROSSPOLYMER, PENTAERYTHRITYL, TETRAETHYLHEXANOATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLGLYCERYL – 2 TRISOSTEARATE, HOI/TRIMETHYLOL, HEXLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), IRON OXIDES C1 77492, IRON OXIDES C1 77491. 

Expiry:
Use within 18 months after opened. 

Verdict:

This primer mainly I use on T-zone where pores are visible. This stick blur out my pores with smooth silky finish. Scented with light pleasant smell. Etude house has the similar product in essence/liquid form. I choose the stick one, I know some might think it’s unhygienic, I apply only on clean freshly washed face, so I am okay with that. I tried a popular pore primer before as well which is Benefits Porefessional – however I have to discontinue using it after the first tried on my face results in rashes and redness on my face. But this Etude House one didn’t cause redness or rashes on me. 

Can you see the difference? 

Pros
Blur out pores
Silky smooth and matte finish, thanks the silica in the ingredients
Travel-friendly, small size, cute packing/color
Affordable
Don’t cause me redness or rashes

Cons
Don’t last all day for oily skin
Overall a good little helper if you need it just to last for a few hours. 

Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel Review

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Today review is for Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. 

Product Profile

Product Name: Nature Republic Soothing and Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. 

Origin: South Korea

Content: 300ml

Price: MYR14 

Available: Hermo

Function: Multi-purpose gel

Packing in plastic container 

Description

Gel consistency

The description and ingredients

Descripton of the product on Nature Republic official website:

- 92% Aloe Vera leaf extract

- Skin firming and moisturizing effect - The fast-absorbing gel provides a refreshing feel to the skin

- Soothing and moisturizing effect - Provides soothing and moisturizing effects to the sensitive skin

- Makes skin healthy - Keeps the surface of the face and body healthy

- 30 Million+ units sold product

- This soothing gel contains California CCDF certified organic Aloe Vera and mild to skin. Good for moisturizing face, arms, lets and hair. Instant moisturizing without sticky feel.

The vitamins from Aloe Vera, such as vitamin E, C and other minerals keep the skin moisturized and protect against UV rays. Fresh ingredients absorbs quickly into skin without leaving any residue.

Tips to use Aloe Vera Soothing Gel per their website:

- Moisturizing Sleeping Pack

Mix a few drops of facial oil with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel to make into a rich multi moisturizer. You may use it as a sleeping pack or a daily moisturizer!

Moisture-retention level increases with an extra drip of facial oil!

- Glowing Skin Makeup

Mix makeup primer and Aloe Vera Soothing Gel at the ratio of 2:1. Apply the blend gently over your face to create a natural glowing look.

Keep your skin moisturized all day even with your makeup on!

- Moisture Replenish for Body

Try using with rich oils like olive or argan oil for double-moisturizing effect!

Gently massage and moisturize your entire body.

- Silky Smooth Hair Treatment

Use it like a hair serum to your split ends for an instant shine & long-lasting rejuvenation.

- Cooling Eyes & Moisturizing Lips

Place a moistened cotton pad with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel on puffed-up eyes for cooling and on chipped lips for moisturizing.

- Light Aftershave Soothing Gel

Use as a mild emollient treatment for soothing irritated skin after shave!

Great soothing for men's aftershave and even for women's legs!

- Hydrating Nail Essence For Healthy Nails

If you are a big nail-art lover, should protect your nails now!

Keep your nails hydrated & healthy simply with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel.

- Perfect Skin Soothing Gel

Use as an ultra-cooling gel for irritated skin from sun or heat!

Instantly hydrate and brighten irritated skin with Aloe Vera Soothing Gel mask sheet.

Ingredients:

Aloe vera leaf extract (92%), ethanol, glyceryl polyacrylate, dipropylene glycol, butyleneglycol, glycerin, propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, polyglutamic acid, betaine , Sodium hyaluronate, Karen dulcis extract, spearmint extract, lemon balm extract, carbomer, phage-60 hydrogenated castor oil, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, purified water, disodium DTA

Verdict:

This gel doesn’t leave a sticky feeling nor leave any residue after application. It absorb well on skin with cooling sensation and leaves a light fresh scent. I would rate the moisturizing level 2/5 but it soothe skin well, especially if you put in refrigerator and use as mask during summer - enjoy. It takes forever to finish one tube, don't buy too much of this if you are first time user, many shops try to sell few tubes as package, don’t fall for that. Try one tube first, see how it works for you.  

Pros:

Affordable
Soothing on skin

Not sticky, easily absorb by skin

Leaves a cooling sensation 

Cons:

Not moisturizing enough - doesn't locked moisture

Contained alcohol, might not suitable for sensitive skin

I was curious about this product due to the many rave online, and have high expectation on this product, turn out disapointed due to not moisturizing enough - wrong expectation, this gel is mainly for soothing not moisturizing. I use it sometimes when my skin itch from air-condition dryness or when my skin itch due to mosquito bite, and its soothing, that is all about it, it soothe your skin. Still a decent product with this range of price tag.

b.liv off with those heads Review

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Today review is for b.liv off with those heads. This is their best seller product. This product basically clear your black and white heads off, result in clean and clear looking skin. Let's see the product profile. 

Product Profile
Product Name: b.liv off with those heads
Origin: Malaysia
Content: 45ml
Price: MYR177.65 (see more price options with different ml on their website)
Available: www.bliv.com
Function: Blackheads remover gel

With convenient pump dispenser

Read the Precautions 

Desccription on their website

This sebum gel helps with blackheads and whiteheads extraction without the need for painful squeezing.

off with those heads helps with blackheads & whiteheads removal without violence or pain, and lessen their occurrence. the gel softens the clog that is blocking your pores, allowing for effortless extraction and removal of sores. its essence ingredients assists to keep oil secretion under control, and skin aggravation will never again rule!

Awards:
2012: seventeen beauty award my – best blackheads remover
2013: cite beauty award my – oil control + acne & pore care top 3

Benefits:
• helps with blackheads + whiteheads clearing 
• keeps oil secretion under control

Best for:
for all skin type with blackheads and whiteheads

How to use:
1. Pump 2-3 pea-sized drops onto your palm. (Can be used day or night)
2. Apply on t-zone areas, or areas with black and whiteheads.

Ingredients:
Tea tree oil:
• control acne
• has soothing and calming properties
• anti-bacterial
   
Aloe-vera extract
• soothe & hydrate skin
• fade acne scars
• anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial
   
Witch hazel extract
• control oil
• tighten pores
   
Peppermint oil
• eliminate blackheads & whiteheads
• deeply cleanse
• control oil
   

Water, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) extract, carbomer, propylene glycol, menthol, melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium hydroxide, mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, methylparaben, propylparaben, diazolidiny urea.

Verdict:

After using it for about 3 weeks, it effectively cleared my blackheads and white heads on the T-zone area. Resulting in smooth clean and clear skin. No pain or squeezing needed, just apply morning and night, see the result in a few weeks. However if you stop using this product, your black and white heads will return again. White clear, gel consistency with very light scent. 

Pros
- Effectively clear white and black heads, it does deliver what the product promise
- Hygienic and convenient pump
- Clear clog pores without painful squeeze

Cons
- Expensive
- Not organic
- Contain parabens

Final verdict, this is product that deliver it's promise but the contain parabens. I hope they change this and goes organic.

Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++

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Today review is for Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++. This product has the renewed version on it which is in red tube with lower SPF25+, almost same formula – only with lower SPF and the new version available in few shades while the old version only one shade. I am reviewing the older version which has been long overdue review I have to write before throwing away the empty tube – just so I can refer back when I need to.

Product Profile

Product Name: Clarins Perfecting Cream Multi-Protection BB Cream SPF40+PA+++

Origin: France

Content: 30ml

Price: MYR159

Available: Clarins counter

Function: BB Cream

Description on the box

The essential skin care for the city that ensure flawless skin from morning to night. The complexion remains perfectly even and skin is protected against UV rays, pollution and oxidative stress. Perfect coverage on application your complexion is simply superb: luminous and even with no visible imperfections. More beautiful skin with organic blackcurrant bud extract helps soothe the skin and reduce redness. Every day the skin appears more beautiful. Optimal protection with the combination of a 100% mineral screen, Clarins exclusive anti-pollution complex and cantaloupe melon extract, effectively protects skin against UV rays, pollution and oxidative stress. Dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic.

In tube packing

Description behind the tube

It came with protective film on the tube opening

The tube dispenser

Swatch

Thick and creamy consistency

Check out the coverage with an eyeliner swatch

One layer of coverage almost perfectly cover the eyeliner draws

Two layers of the BB Cream

Verdict

This BB cream can be applied on the last step of skin care and can be used as sunscreen as well. The consistency is thick, creamy and sticky. I found this BB cream not suitable for dry skin, unless you have a good moisturizer and hydrate your skin well, otherwise it will set on your dry patch or fine lines and get cakey. Very excellent coverage, it cover imperfections well. The shade is okay for me but it is slightly orangey. Blend-able with smooth, matte finish not oily at all.

Pros

High coverage, cover most imperfections well

SPF40 UVA-UVB/ PA+++

Anti-Pollution

Matte finish

Cons

Not moisturizing enough, not suitable for dry skin

Products overflow during the first few usage

Slightly orangey shade

Thick and creamy consistency, cakey on dry skin

Overall

• Packing - In tube with 30ml products, the first few days of usage it overflow without me squeezing it, quite waste of products.
• Coverage - High coverage, cover imperfection well.            
• Price - Mid-range to high end side.
• Scent - Scented, smell like the other Clarins products.
• Shade/Color - Only one shade for the old version and new version more shade available. Slightly orangey.
• Finishing - Matte, even and smooth, however it will set on dry skin, not moisturizing enough.      

Final verdict, this product has too many flaws for me to use as BB Cream. However if you already purchase this, you can use this product like a concealer to cover on the imperfection and blend it, not the whole face though, the coverage is really good. 

The SAEM Eco Earth Power Pink Sun Cream Review

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Today review is for The Saem Eco Earth Power Pink Sun Cream. This is first product from this brand I'm trying out, let's see!

Product Profile
Product Name: The SAEM Eco Earth Power Pink Sun Cream
Origin: S. Korea
Content: 50ml
Price: KRW19,000 (one plus one during promotion)
Available: The Saem
Function: Sun Screen

The description about this product:

• The Ultimate skin protection from UV rays and urban environment
• Mild but effective Sun protection cream for sensitive skin
• Formulated with pink calamine calming powder protects your skin from the UV rays as well as soothing your skin
• Purifying tree moringa ingredients protects the skin from the urban environment for clear and healthy skin condition
• Natural plant power complex moisturizes the skin with soothing effect for skin relaxing
• Safe Sun care for sensitive skin :Tested for skin sensitization

Major Ingredients
Tooth seed extract, centella asiatica extract, horsetail extract. Karen dulcite oil, maca root extract, chamomile flower, damask rose flower, blue weed seed oil, pink leaf, leaf. Steam extract, inflatable vine flower, leaf, vine extract, sunflower seed oil, madecasoide, carambola fruit extract, chamomile extract, drum stick seed extract. Details ingredients here.

Swatch in gif

My thoughts:

The consistency is cream type, scented and after finish with slight white cast if applied too much - however the white cast disappear once you spread properly on your face; after finish also with slight powdery feeling, no shine, non greasy, since it is formulated with pink calamine powder, with matte finish, not drying but skin feels a bit taut. This is the only non chemical sun cream that I found affordable so far. Any person who appreciate non chemical sun cream would love this. This is definitely a re-purchase for me. 

Pros: 

- Not oily
- Easily absorb by skin
- Affordable
- Matte finish without drying skin
- High SPF 50+PA++++
- Mineral sunblock ingredients minus the chemical

Cons:
- Active ingredients percentage are not indicated on the packing

Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover Review

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Today review is for Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover. You might find this product available in #1 Light Skin #2 Natural Skin. For this product I reviewing today is natural skin; I gotten it as a gift from Skinfood. This is the first time I using aerosol/bottle type of BB cream. Basically this is BB cream in aerosol packing with watery consistency. Let’s see the product profile and description.

Product Profile

Product Name: Skinfood Vita Water Pore Fit Cushion Bottle SPF50+PA+++ Cover

Origin: South Korea

Content: 120ml

Price: MYR92.90

Available: koreasnbymalaysia.com

Function: BB Cushion (Bottle)

Description

Refreshing, long wear cushion bottle foundation that cools heat-stressed enlarged pores and this pore care formula helps control oil for an all-day smooth, even finish.

How to Use:

Toggle the bottle switch to “ON”.

Shake the bottle for 10 seconds.

Pump the top 4-5 times to dispense product.

Open cap and use the built in puff to gently apply product to face.

When finished, close cap and toggle the bottle switch to “OFF”.

Caution:

Make sure cap is closed. Do not spray when cap is open, otherwise you will spray the products all over you – result in mess and waste of products. Additional puffs are included.

Take note that this product is flammable, please make sure this product is placed on a cool place not near the window or somewhere hot and keep it away from children's reach.

BB in Aerosol Bottle

Look at the description on the bottle - brightening, anti-wrinkle & sun protection - the rest in Korean language

Toggle to left or right to turn on and off 

Puff on the inside with mirror (I have not taken off the protective plastic on the mirror)

Without the puff - this is how it looks like on the top - with dispenser hole 

Swatch - watery consistency - need to blend to set evenly - it perfectly match my skin tone

Verdict:

When applied on face it has cooling sensation, due to this cooling effect – it actually shrink my pores. It has a watery consistency and need to pat to blend the coverage evenly. Very sheer and light coverage and feels like thin layer of skin – very comfortable. It didn’t dry out my skin and it didn’t grey out, not cakey. But tt doesn’t last all day, it will wear out around 3-4hours, with little of the products left on my skin, not surprising with the hot weather here. I use another brand BB cream and when I top layer it with this, my skin look flawless with a healthy glow. For the most part, what I like about this product the most is that it is light weight and the SPF50+, so convenient to use as sun screen as well. The pros and cons of this products are:

Pros:

SPF50+PA+++

Affordable considering the content of 120ml, last a few months

Light and comfortable to wear, not cakey

Cooling sensation and shrink pores

Shade perfectly match skin tone

Matte finish and oil control

Extra Puff is included

Cons:

Gas odour

Bulky

Light coverage

Doesn’t last all day

Overall

Packing:               This is a fresh idea of BB in aerosol but not convenient for carry around, too bulky.

Coverage:             Sheer, light-weight and light coverage. It does shrink and cover my pores.

Price:                    Acceptable with the 120ml products      

Scent:                   Strong gas smell during application – but bearable

Shade/Color:        The shade match my skin perfectly

Finishing:             Smooth matte finish

My Tips: 

Use your favorite BB cream and layer it with this BB cushion, you will get a healthy glow looking skin with decent coverage.