Category Archives: Skin

Earlier this month, i mentioned that i was going to change my entire skincare. Well as of today, i finally got all the products i’ve been considering and reading up on for the past few weeks.

You see, i used to have relatively good skin. Back then i have a set of skincare that includes cleanser, toner, serum(s) and moisturizer, all of which were pretty pricey. I later took my skin for granted and started using relatively cheaper products.

Eventually my skincare consisted of just a simple cleanser, toner and moisturizer that you can easily find at a pharmacy. I thought i didn’t need to spend so much on skin products since my skin was quite alright, but it turned out otherwise.

As i got older, my lifestyle and body changed. A simple cleanser, toner and moisturizer was just not enough. Take someone who has good skin for example, i doubt they achieved it with merely three products (unless they’re blessed with super good complexion and stuff like that, dammit!). Some people even have different sets of skincare for day and night!

So with that set in my mind, i decided to invest in skincare again.

1. Cellnique Seaweed Cleansing Gel (RM 109)
2. Hada Labo es Cleansing Foam Wash (RM 39.90)
3. Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel (RM 129)
4. Cellnique Skin Action Sebum Gel (RM 159)
5. Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution (RM 280 for limited edition 50ml)
6. Skinfood Salmon Brightening Eye Cream (RM 90+)

This unique and all natural-based daily cleanser consist the highest grade of Algae, Pennywort and Cucumber Extracts, serve to remove pore clogging debris and impurities without over drying. Leaves skin feeling super clean, smooth and refreshed!

Benefits:
• Replenishes hydration
• Anti-irritation and soothing
• Antioxidant and skin protection

So why did i choose Cellnique over so many other brands for a facial cleanser?

Well i guess you could say it’s because i’m familiar with the brand. A couple of years ago i used to have facial treatments at Lissage de Beauty SS15, Subang Jaya using Cellnique products. I bought a couple of their products too but not their cleanser. This was all when my skin was still good.

So since Cellnique was part of my “good skin” days, i decided to run back to the brand. I went back to Lissage de Beauty for some consultation and i was recommended this cleanser. I bought it with no questions asked.

Hada Labo es is a new range for sensitive skin. It claims to be formulated using 5 additive-free ingredients such as fragrance, colorant, alcohol, mineral oils and preservatives. Funnily, this range is exclusive to Guardian only.

I saw this one day and decided to have a gentle and mild cleanser to use in the mornings. That way, i can save more on my Cellnique cleanser.

A highly concentrated Aloe Vera gel-based skin soothing and calming formulation designed for all skin types. This soothing gel is further enhanced with the infusion of Witch Hazel, Horse Chestnut, and Marine Collagen to deliver an ultra effective moisturizing function.

Benefits:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Soothing and hydrating
• Promotes wound healing
• Anti-irritant and astringent

Since i have combination skin, i was actually recommended to have two moisturizers for day and night separately. A gel moisturizer would be more suitable for daytime since my T-zone gets quite oily, while a gel-cream moisturizer would provide more moisture to other parts of my face during night time.

Unfortunately, my budget was only set for one moisturizer. So i left the gel-cream moisturizer for next time instead. I also bought this Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel before, no complaints buying it again.

This is a phyto bio-engineering formulation gel for all skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads on affected skin area without painful extraction. This daily maintenance gel also reduces sebum secretion, leaving the skin clear and producing smooth visible results within 10 days of application.

Benefits:
• Controls excessive sebum
• Reduces the formation of blackheads and whiteheads
• Reduces skin inflammatory
• Controls and prevents breakouts
• Increases skin moistures and improves skin elasticity
• Anti-irritation

Another product from Cellnique that i’ve bought and used before. Absolutely have no problem buying this one again because it helped a lot with the blackheads on my nose. I don’t recall having whiteheads either while i was using this product last time.

Now, i have a colony of whiteheads infesting around my nose and chin area. So this product was actually a must-buy on my list.

Clearly Corrective™ DARK SPOT SOLUTION is a fast-acting serum that evens skin tone and diminishes dark spots to impart overall radiance and luminosity to the skin:

• In as little as 2 weeks, 55% of women clinically demonstrated a significant reduction in dark spot intensity.
• In 4 weeks, 69% of women clinically demonstrated a continued reduction in dark spots intensity and 73% of women showed a significant reduction in acne scarring.  Reduction in other skin discolorations was clinically evident among 69% of women.
• In 8 weeks, 87% of women clinically demonstrated more uniform skin tone to deliver breakthrough clarity.
• With continued daily usage, Clearly Corrective helps to prevent the formation of future dark spots and other skin discolorations.

No Silicones. No Parabens. No Fragrance.
No Colorants. No Optical Diffusers.

I actually came across this product while watching this video from oiseau88 on YouTube. She’s one of the very few beauty gurus that i’m subscribed to. I have to admit that i’m subscribed to her because she’s a very pretty Korean, but besides that i also like to have an insight of Korean makeup techniques and products from an actual Korean.

I’ve read some reviews and this product is apparently quite good. I’m hoping that it will help with my blemish spots. The one i got is a limited edition jumbo size. The normal one comes in 30ml and costs RM 200.

Containing arbutin and the extracts of Omega 3-rich salmon roe produced in Hokkaido Japan, this eye cream brightens and relieves dark circles around the eyes.

I just came across this product while doing research on Skinfood. After going through some reviews, this product seems to be a hit and miss. Some people said that their eye area seemed brighter, while some said it did nothing at all.

But one thing i understood for sure is that this product does not work overnight and effects can (probably) only be seen after a week or two of constant use. Also judging from the reviews i’ve read, this product does not completely remove dark circles, but brightens the eye area.

I haven’t started using any of these products yet, but i will soon.

I understand that you have to include other factors into consideration as well to achieve good skin, not just using expensive or “canggih” facial products. Getting sufficient rest, eating a good diet, and so on is all part of the package.

I’m not expecting these new products to transform my complexion to one that’s comparable to a Korean actress. I’m just hoping that these products will improve it. Only time will tell so wish me luck!