Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II Review

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This is a review for Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II. One of many products that beauty blogger rave. The product claims best for blemish, uneven skin tone and wrinkle free. Below is the product profile:

In a plastic bottle with suction dropper dispenser

The description behind

Product Profile

Product Name: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II

Origin: USA

Content: 30ml, 50ml

Price: RM270, RM371

Available: Estee Lauder Outlet

Description

Reveal a smoother, more radiant, younger look. Wake up to more beautiful skin every day. Tested and proven: Advanced Night Repair dramatically reduces the look of all key signs of aging. It maximizes the power of skin's natural nighttime renewal with our exclusive ChronoluxCB™ Technology. Lines and wrinkles look significantly reduced. More than 75% of women felt their skin looked more youthful in just 4 weeks. Skin feels smoother, hydrated, stronger. 82% felt their skin was immediately hydrated. Skin looks younger, radiant, more even toned. 83% felt their skin looked healthier, fresher, more rested in just 4 weeks. 25+ Patents and Patents Pending Worldwide. Effective for every ethnicity. *Based on NPD Group Inc. unit sales for department stores for 12 months ending January 2015.

HOW TO USE

Apply on clean skin before your moisturizer. Use several drops. Smooth in gently all over face and throat.

Try This Nightly Ritual

1. Apply a drop on each fingertip of one hand.

2. Touch fingertips of both hands together.

3. Massage serum over face and neck, starting at the center, outward.

My thoughts:

Skin look smoother and younger looking by morning. Liquid is best to pat for better absorb by skin. Use generous amount for better result. Good for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle. It's a good product for hydrate skin as well. Overall a good product if you looking for anti-aging and anti-winkle product. It's better to prevent than repair right. I rate this product 4 over 5 star. Still not impressed enough to rate this product 5 star.

Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate Review

In a glass bottle with suction dropper dispenser

Both day and night oil side by side

Anyeong~

This is a review for Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate. I think Kiehl's came up with the morning version of concentrate due to the popularity of the midnight oil which is one of customers favorite. Below is the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate
Origin: USA
Content: 30ml
Price: RM243
Available: Kiehl's Outlet

Description

Lightweight facial oil that keeps skin looking radiant all day

• Strengthens skin’s defenses against daily aggressors to keep skin youthful and radiant-looking all day
• Provides antioxidant protection with a powerful blend of naturally-derived oils, including Ginger Root, Sunflower and Tamanu, to help skin feel fresh and look energized morning to night
• Paraben free, 100% natural origin, Mineral oil free, Non-comedogenic, Non-acnegenic

How to Apply:

-Lightly pat several drops all over face in upward circular motion, avoiding the immediate eye area. Use every morning, after appropriate concentrated serum and before appropriate moisturizer and daily sun protection.

Ingredients: 

• Tamanu Botanical Oil helps to reduce the appearance of daily damage as well as replenish and soothe skin; sourced from the nut of the fruit of the Tamanu tree, which is indigenous to French Polynesia.
• Sunflower Botanical Oil helps to strengthen skin’s barrier; also known to improve skin smoothness, texture and hydration.
• Ginger Root Essential Oil helps defend skin from free radicals and environmental aggressors with antioxidant protection.

My thoughts:

Light weight, not greasy. Need to pat till absorb properly by skin before applying other skin care otherwise will glide and slight difficult to blend other skin care on skin, since I always rushing to apply it happens, and if I am on the rush, I just skip this concentrate. Haven't been impressed by this so far, I think just complimentary product instead of essential. Since it is also expensive I rate this product 3 over 5. I will not be re-purchasing. 

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate Review

In a glass bottle with suction dropper

Anyeong~
This is a review for Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate. Below is the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Origin: USA
Content: 30ml
Price: RM243
Available: Kiehl's Outlet

Description

A replenishing night time facial oil with distilled botanical that visibly restores the appearance of skin by morning. 

• Regenerates, repairs, and replenishes skin for smoother, healthier skin.
• Works with the skin's natural nocturnal activity when skin is most receptive to repairing itself from daily aggressors to dramatically restore skin
• 99.8% naturally-derived and paraben-free oil for face
• A customer favorite 

How to Apply:

• Apply 2-3 drops on cleansed skin
• Gently press fingertips to cheeks, forehead, and chin to evenly distribute the application before gently massaging it into the skin
• Can wear alone or under moisturizer

Kiehl’s Insider Tip: Layer over Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate for optimal anti-aging and healthier skin benefits.

Ingredients:

Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose Oil is an effective on skin barrier repair and boosting radiance. 

Lavender Essential Oil 

Lavender Essential Oil helps soothe inflamed or irritated skin while helping reduce skin blotchiness for a more even look. Creates a brighter and more radiant look to skin. 

Squalane (Perhydrosqualene or perhydrosqualene vegetal)

A signature Kiehl’s ingredient, Squalane is a botanical lipid that is similar in molecular structure to natural skin lipids. It has an exceptional affinity to skin, and because it’s easily absorbed, Squalane helps restore skin’s natural moisture balance to keep it extra soft and supple.

My thoughts:

At first I tried the sample given and really impressed with the visible appearance of my skin in the morning. Skin look bright, glowy and hydrated. Purchased the full size bottle but the result isn't as good as the sample. Still a good facial oil compare to other brands. 

Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid Review

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This is a review for Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid, below is the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Dr. Jart Ceramidin Liquid
Origin: Korea
Content: 150ml
Price: RM205
Available: Sephora

This is the description of the product as per Dr. Jart Website:

What it is: 
A powerful serum to moisturize the skin.

What it is formulated to do: 
This liquid skin saver plumps and seals dull, dry skin for all day moisture. The serum acts as a liquid cushion that strengthens and protects skin barrier from chronic water loss with the power of ceramides. It transforms rough and dehydrated skin into a hydrated, healthy glow.

What it is formulated WITHOUT: 
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know: 
This product has been dermatologist tested.

Suggested Usage: 
-Apply serum over cleansed skin morning and night.
-Follow with Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream

Ingredients
-Ceramide 3: Provides time-release moisture.
-Licorice Root Extract: Soothes and provides anti-redness properties.
-Portulaca Oleracea and Aloe Vera: Calm irritated skin and hydrate.
-Panthenol: Alleviates and softens skin.

My thoughts:

When apply the liquid on skin, it's better to pad to let the skin to help absorb it better. This is to be used as serum to moisturized skin but it is recommended to use this product along with the Dr. Jart product which called Ceramidin Cream RM239, it's packaging it's like in a tooth paste tube. I use this alone without the cream and it's not that effective for me. I will not re-purchase, it's really expensive in total RM 444 to use this product to achieve the result as said by it (RM205 plus RM239). Wow, I can buy a really good moisturizer with this price. I cannot rate this product since I didn't use the full range as recommended. 

Elite Just Perfect Makeup Base Review

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Today review is for Elite Just Perfect Makeup Base. Let's see the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Elite Just Perfect Makeup Base
Origin: Paris brand
Content: 30ml
Price: RM28+- (can't remember the exact price)
Available: Watson

In plastic tube packing - with screw cap

Description

 Dense gel consistency but glide smoothly on skin - easy to spread 

After application - matte finish

Product desctiption

My thoughts:
The texture of this makeup base is dense gel consistency able to spread smoothly on skin due to it's velvety smooth texture. Matte finish leaving skin smooth and soft, it does blur out pores, helps makeup/foundation last longer. Overall okay product - very basic, good for beginner I think.

Pros:
- Affordable
- Blur out appearance of pores
- Easy to spread and apply on skin
- Helps makeup last longer
- Matte finish 

Cons:
- Not hydrating enough, only smoothing skin appearance
- No other additional function / not multi function

Naruko Tea Tree Oil Out Peeling Gel Review

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Today review is for Naruko Tea Tree Oil Out Peeling Gel also known as Tea Tree Shine Control Blemish Clear Peeling Gel. Let's see the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Tea Tree Shine Control & Blemish Clear Peeling Gel
Origin: Taiwan
Content: 120ml
Price: RM35
Available: Naruko Website

Description on Naruko Website:

 I got it as free gift sample size 

 The texture is thick gel with visible tea tree leaves particles

 Massage it on skin and the gel will melt and become dry crumbles

After usage - clear hydrated skin

How to use:

After cleansing face, dry skin and apply an amount about the size of a cherry to face, and then massage on face gently. Last, rinse off with water after cutin on surface of skin is converted to crumbles. 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Cetrimonium chloride, Melaleuca alternifolia, Kalanchoe spathulata, Chamomilla Recutita, Polyethylene Glycol, Grapefruit.

My thoughts:

Massage the gel on dry skin and it will melt and become crumbles. Leaves my skin soft, smooth and clear. Slightly scented. This is suitable for all skin types but especially recommended for acne prone skin / oil skin - to be used 2-3 times a week. I find this gentle and doesn't irritate skin. 

Pros
- Leaves skin smooth, soft, clear and hydrated
- Doesn't irritate skin
- Gentle and nature based ingredients, paraben free
- Gently remove dead skin cells and dirts
- Affordable
- Brighten dull skin

Cons
- Might be too gentle for some and doesn't do any obvious result

Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Cream Review

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Today review is for Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Cream. Let's see the product profile:

Product Profile
Product Name: Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Cream
Origin: US brand under P&G
Content: 50ml
Price: RM99
Available: Watson

Description on Olay website:
Product attributes
- Soft feel
- Non-greasy
Technology

Formula with advanced Micro-Fillers smoothes the look of fine lines while formula with Bio-peptide + B3 complex hydrates to diminish the look of fine lines & wrinkles, even deep eye lines.

Benefits
Formula helps to:
- Relax the appearance of wrinkles with Micro-Fillers
- Reduce the appearance of even deep eye lines with moisturisation
- Smooth skin

How to use?

Using your fingertips, smooth evenly onto clean skin over face and neck twice a day, focusing on areas of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ingredients

Water (Nước), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, DMDM Hydantoin, Allantoin, Carnosine, Laureth-4, Laureth-7, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Chất tạo hương), Disodium EDTA, Yeast Extract, Titanium Dioxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4.

Packing in plastic bottle

With pump dispenser

Cream consistency with soft micro beads that melts on skin

Before (left) and after (right) skin appear smoother

My thoughts:

Not greasy or oily with semi-matte finish. Slightly scented. It does smooth and blur fine lines. Suitable for those have fine lines / wrinkle concern.

Pros:
- Make skin feels smooth and blur fine lines / wrinkle.
- Hydrate skin
- Hygienic pump dispenser
- A good makeup base to reduce appearance of fine lines and blur pores. 
- Can be used around eye area

Cons:
- Only temporary reduce appearance of fine lines/wrinkle, doesn't see the long term effect

Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence Review

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Today review is for Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence, to be used on last step of skin care. Basically this essence function is to hydrate skin, from the name of the product you would have guess right the main ingredients is hyaluronic acid which is for hydrating purpose. 

Product Profile

Product Name: Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence

Origin: Taiwan

Content: 30ml

Price: RM139 

Available: Sasa

 Packing in glass bottle - with glass dropper dispenser 

 Description on the label 

Glass dropper dispenser - clear liquid 

Ingredients:

Aqua, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic acid, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Methylisothiazolinone

Description:
After toning, apply proper amount and gently massage on face and neck with fingertips until absorbed. It can be used with any kind of skincare product to retain long lasting hydration. 

My thoughts:
This essence consistency is liquid - not too thick nor too watery, when applied on skin it is not sticky nor leaves film / uncomfortable residue, easily absorb by skin and no noticeable scent.It does hydrate my skin well. A very good hydrating essence to top on my routine skin care. Also this essence can be add on to other skin care such as BB cream or foundation. Seems expensive but last for 2 months plus.  

Pros:
- Hydrate skin really well throughout the day
- Not sticky
- Easily absorb by skin
- No scent
- Hygienic dispenser

Cons:
- Pricey
- not travel friendly due to in glass bottle packaging

Overall excellent product for hydrating, although not an essential product if you already have a very hydrating and good moisturizer. 

Goodal Silky Plus Soothing Gel Cream Review

Anyeong~

This is a review on another Goodal product called Goodal Silky Plus Soothing Gel Cream - Goodal is sub brand of Clio and is endorsed by Kpop Queen Lee Hyori. Today review is one of Goodal's bestseller products called Goodal Silky Plus Soothing Gel Cream, their other best seller is Super Seed Oil Plus Skin Mist - I did the review - to view click here. 

Packing in a sturdy plastic container 

Desription

Description in korean

Almost finishing it already - gel like velvety texture

As per their product info what so special about this Gel Cream are:

Its made of 7 types of fermented super seeds for moisture protection meaning the skin instantly forms a protective barrier to hold moisture in.  The 7 super seeds ingredients are:

Sunflower Oil - revitalizing

Jojoba Oil - strengthen hydration

Camellia Oil - maintains moisture

Green Tea Seeds Oil - brightens

Argan Oil - elasticity care

Olive Oil - calm sensitive skin

Macadamia Oil - nourishes

The product claims to be fresh, non-sticky and non-oily, aims for quick absorption to skin with soft finish, the firming effect of oil also claims to be anti-wrinkle plus repair skin; it aims to hydrate and brightens skin as well. To be used as last step of skin care routine, to be spread to entire face and neck. The texture is light and easy to apply and absorb by skin.

Product Profile

Product Name: Goodal Silky Plus Soothing Gel Cream

Origin: Korea

Content: 50ml

Price: RM88.80

Available: Hermo/Watson

My thoughts:

The smell of this product is so refreshing, it's smells like combination of lemon, green tea... hard to describe but truly soothing and relaxing smell. The texture is velvety and gel like, easy to spread on skin and it glides, absorb easily and hydrating, non-oily and non-sticky. As you can see, I almost finishing the product, it's a good product to add on top of other daily moisturizer product. As for the brightening effect is very little, probably need a longer time to see the result. Overall a very good product to keep your skin hydrated and fresh looking. Overall a very good soothing cream. 

Kpop Sensation 2017 Penang Concert - Kang Gary & Jessica

Anyeong~ 

Thanks to free ticket sponsored, I got to experience Kpop concert for the first time last night haha... super blessed! It's Kang Gary and Jessica (Girl Generation) concert last night at Setia Spice Arena last night 8pm to around 10pm plus.

The sponsored tickets :) RM288 back row

The opening of the concert was Kpop dance and Kpop songs presented by some local singers (not so well known to me) and Jessica started her performance at 9pm to 9:30pm then Kang Gary started his performance around 9:30 to about 10:00pm. The arena was not fully seated though.

Cola-chicken RM10 and egg waffle RM6 - very expensive 

Opening

Kang Gary

Overall enjoyed the concert. Super blessed :)

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow 02 Grey Brown Review

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This is a review for Etude House Drawing Eye Brow. Etude House launched this new packing/design last year, they have 7 color available and I will review 02 grey brown today. Let's see the product profile.

Product Profile
Product Name: Etude House Drawing Eye Brow
Origin: South Korea
Content: 0.25g
Price: MYR14.5 (price may vary now)
Available: Etude House Outlet 
Function: Eye brow pencil

Description about this eye brow pencil:

• Angled eyebrow pencil that creates natural looking brows
• Triangle shaped pencil enables a delicate  drawing
• Moisture with vitamin E soften the eyebrows
• Great temperature resistance and proper hardness maintain a natural coloring

Simple packing

Sealed with the sticker 

Remove the top and bottom cap and revealed the pencil at one side and brush the other side

I chosen Grey Brown 02

Swatch

My thoughts:

Pros:

- Natural looking color - good pigmentation 

- Soft brush

- Angle tip

- Affordable 

- Security seal

- 7 color to choose

- Needs no sharpener - twist to retract or raise up the pencil

- Not creamy - more on a chalky side

- Last a long time

Cons:

- Not lasting, easy to remove - just need to wipe off with tissue will remove most of the color

Overall a decent eye brow pencil, if you don't touch or rub it, it's quite long lasting. Considering the natural looking color and price, this is a catch.