Elizavecca Skin Liar Moisture Whitening Cream

I don't support skin lightening/bleaching products so naturally I was quite vary of this cream and felt like I might end up writing a very biased review but then I decided to wear this cream several different ways and realized that it was just a pigment containing cream which temporarily whitened skin.
I personally feel this could have labeled as "Tone Up cream"

 "Saengeol(It means a face that does not have any make up on) K-Stlye

Usually, Korean woman love Saengeol make-up style! So, it use a light make-up base very well.

You can be directed shining for skin. Smooth texture and moisturizing"

i love Elizavecca for its simple yet cute packaging like look at this hygienic squeeze tube so convenient and spill proof. I have light skin and I love makeup and skincare products which brighten complexion. But due to exposure to sun rays and dust my feet and back of the hands are slightly darker in color. So this at times can look awkward ( particularly at parties/ gatherings) when my hands+ feet don't match the rest of my body

 How to use

Take proper amount of it on an area you want to apply it.Spread this cream on that area evenly.

Tap lightly for absorption.

So I find this particular cream useful to even out the skin tone / color of my hand and feet. ☀ The consistency is runny ( feels like a lotion) and contains 100ml of product. This comes in a very handy squeeze tube packaging . Its a temporary skin whitening cream which spreads easily as its hydrating. The pigments just sit on top of the skin. Once you wash your skin with soap+water the effect disappears. I have used this on my face too and this just even out skin color

 -:Niacinamide, Collagen, shea butter, Goat Milk contains, Vitamin C
☀ I think this product is suitable for people who have uneven skin color ( got tan ). Or those who wear skirts, sleeveless shirts and want the tanned part of their body to match rest of the body. People with dusky skin should avoid this as it can look ashy on them.
I haven't noticed any permanent skin bleaching/ whitening with this cream
you can purchase this here 

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REVIEW : Leegeham Tea Tree 30 Cleansing Foam & Leegeeham Tea Tree 70 Mist Toner

Hello Everyone

Happy New Year to you all
I have tried out the LEEGEEHAM TEA TREE 90 Essence and swear by its acne reducing properties. Its definitely my HG Treatment for acne and pimples.
The whole tea tree line by Leegeeham is effective as it each product contains a certain percentage of tea tree extract in it take the essence for example it contains 90% of tea tree extract while the cleanser contains 30% and the mist toner 70% cool right.
Many people use Benzoyl peroxide (H2O2) for treating pimples as its a disinfectant and kills all the bacteria on the skin but it drys out the skin and kill all bacteria even the skin friendly ones so tea tree oil is the best alternative to benzoyl peroxide when it comes to acne prone skin

Leegeham  Tea Tree  30 Cleansing Foam
This comes in a huge plastic squeeze tube which holds 150 ml of product in it.the packaging is really simple and sleek looking.
The tube is sealed for quality assurance and to maintain freshness of the product.
This cleanser contains about 30% tea tree extract which is perfect. I know you might be thinking that cleanser don't sit on the skin for long but i do believe that using cleansers with  active ingredients can help if you use them for longer duration. I have searched on google and found that this cleanser has a PH of 5.5 which is perfect as it matches the PH of skin.

INGREDIENTS
Water, Melaleuca AIternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Acrylate Copolymer, Lauramide EDA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Citric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Vorus Alba Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamonoides Fruit Extract, Trehalose, Spirodeia Polythiza Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cocamide DEA, Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cholride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Guar Hydroxypropylitrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA


This is designed for
Pore tightening
Intensive moisturizing
Soothes blemish prone skin
 This cleanser has a herbal scent to it and feels like a gel (milky). I have noticed that only a small amount of product is required for the cleanser to foam up ( the foam is mild/ bubble like). This cleans up the skin well leaving it soft and hydrated. I have been using this for a while now and noticed that this has helped with the acne and breakouts.

If you look the ingredient list closely you are going to notice that there are a lot of great skin beneficial extracts such as centella asiatica, baobap leaf extract, witch hazel water, willow bark extract

https://www.glowrecipe.com/products/ljh-tea-tree-30-cleanser

Leegeeham Tea Tree 70 Mist Toner
I honestly didnt care much about toners and thought of them as a gimmicky skincare step. But then I took the plunge and tried out a few      Korean toners and wow now they are one of the most important part of my skincare routine.

This toner by Leegeeham is unique in two ways.
1. It contains 70 tea tree extract
2. It comes in mist container so instead of using a cotton round for application ( or in my case palm of hand) you can just spray it directly onto the face.
Less wastage of product = save more money


This is formulated to balance out skin moisture, provide soothing care and brighten dull skin
The bottle is really slim amd holds 100ml of product. The mist works really well in distributing the product evenly on the face. I usually spray three times on my face.
Since its winter I only spray this twice a day after cleansing my face but I am sure I am going to enjoy this more in summer when the weather is going to be hot. And I will need some thing to refresh my skin

Ingredient

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract, DI-Water, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
This feels nice on the skin, the texture is water like and does not leave a tacky / sticky residue. I like how it helps in layering up skincare products. While inspecting the ingredient list I have noticed that this contains  Niacinamide for brightening and aloe juice to soothe and heal the skin.
Overall a great product suitable for all skin types particularly oily and acne prone skin

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✨ELIZAVECCA sheet mask review✨

several months ago i was sent this super cute package by Elizavecca which had a bunch of goodies to try. i have already expresed my thoughts on 3 product so today i am going to share my opinion on the bunch of sheet masks that i have tried.
isn't the outer illustration on the packaging cute and eye catching

Elizavecca 3-STEP Pore Solution Super Elastic Mask Sheet

 ELIZAVECCA 3-STEP Aqua White Water illuminate Mask Sheet

Elizavecca 3-STEP Anti-Aging EGF Aqua Mask Sheet

 

✨ELIZAVECCA Liar Beautiful Girl Pore Solution mask✨
I slapped on this mask today and boy the weather today 😱 Brrrr so cold ⛄
Anyways so as you can see this is a 3 step mask
Step 1: Foam cleanser. Has a mild soap like scent nothing terrible. This one foams up a lot. the product inside is good enough to be used 2-3 times. My skin felt soft and clean after washing my face with this
Step 2: Ampoule/serum
A translucent gel like serum which takes it time to absorb again this has product enough for 2-3 uses. This has a scent ( I cant figure what it smells like exactly herb maybe)
Step 3:
Now when I opened this mask in my mind I though of a black sheet mask drenched in some water like serum but I was surprised with this very gloopy translucent gel like serum. The fit of mask was good, adhered well too but what out me off was the scent it was strong and lasted till the end ( I wore this for my usual 40 minutes) the mask was still moist but I could bear to wear it any longer.
Even though I didn't like the scent I. Liked how the left over serum of the mask absorbed quickly into the skin without any patting. My face didn't felt tacky . It felt soft and smooth.i can't comment much on the pore minimizing qualities as one sheet mask os not enough to give desired result but I did notice that the cleanser was pretty good.
This mask contains 🌟 ingredients like birds nest and niacinamide. Oh and it didn't cause any break outs 👍. Overall a nice mask for all skin types. The scent is just not right for me
4/5 💎💎💎💎

ELIZAVECCA Deep Power Ringer Mask Aqua
i kind of enjoyed using this sheet mask as this made my skin soft. the name suits the mass perfectly. this has a nice thin sheet soaked in serum/essence .

there is a bit of scent to the essence nothing too strong or over powering, i loved how the serum is viscous and moisturizes the skin. this mask has a nice fit and adheres well.i think this mask is perfect for all skin types (that includes oily skin ). i have notice a slightly tacky residue on my skin but i think it ignorable

the instructions on how to use the mask correctly as presented in a form of illustration which is cute and informative at the same time

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OrgaPlus Super Care Balm for dry and oily skin type

 Its almost the end of the year and instead being energetic i feel very lazy right now. i hope i drop this terrible attitude by the time its new year.

speaking of lazy i am today going to review an amazing All in one product which has literally been my life saver for the past one month. ( i apologize for not posting about it earlier guys)
i will start with the packaging first which is so convenient, travel friendly and one of a kind in my opinion. like seriously i have seen a cleanser in a stick formulation, lip balm, perfume bar, deodorant but never a moisturizer or a sunscreen so kiddos to the brand for coming up with such a brilliant idea.

Now if you have read the name of the product carefully you might be wondering if i was in my right mind talking about a balm when i have oily skin. yes i am completely sane :)

although the name says balm and it initially looks like a balm ( the clear lemon scented stick looks suspiciously oily/ greasy ) but you are going be caught off guard once you apply it to your skin.
the texture is so smooth and moisturizing nothing greasy or sticky. 

the product its self is made out of 98.99 % natural ingredients like , propolis,sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil,so its safe to be used by entire family ( yes that includes kids )

the product is versatile, it can be used on the face, hands, feet and even hair. i have personally reserved this to use on my face and hands as i am a germophobe an break out easily.
i love to use this as primer/ moisturizer before applying makeup as it feels moisturizing and non greasy ( it contains a blend of oils yet the formula is very light weight and absorbs so easily onto the skin), it helps my makeup to look smooth and flawless. i usually take about 10 mins to put on makeup in the morning and this stick moisturizer is so easy to apply in the morning plus the crisp scent of orange peel oil is so refreshing in the morning. mmmm love the scent.

i use the one with brown packaging a its suitable for oily skin type while my mom likes to use the blue one which is designed for dry skin types
there is 20 g of product in each stick which is going to last very long time. the packaging is sleek and small so its easy to carry it around as it does not take up much space in purse/ bag.
the product can be winded up with a twist mechanism present at the bottom just like a lipbalm.
these don't melt  so there are very travel friendly.

i am super impressed with this all purpose moisturizer as its a quick fix for all my skin problems like dry patches, a makeup primer, moisturizer, cuticle softener, hand cream and a  lip balm. i recommend this product to every one out there be a guy or gal

you can know more about the product by clicking the link here  or purchase it here

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Heavalie Waterdrop Sun Gel SPF 50+ PA+++

I was guilty of not wearing sunscreen for a very long time until in July 2017 (this year ) when i tested out a korean sunscreen for the first time and realized that there are wonderful, light weight, easy on the skin sun screen formulas out there for people who are willing to explore , experiment (and of course spend money ) When my dermatologist prescribed me a sun screen last year I wore it hardly for a week because it felt so heavy , clogged my pores and caused breakouts

I tend to switch products every season as my skin is quite finicky ( its oily in summers / dehydrated on and off / dry in winters)
So my current preference for sunscreen is hydrating and dewy keeping in mind the current Islamabad weather
Starting with the packaging this has such a beautiful matte, pastel purple tube and this shiny cap. Product comes out through nozzle
About the product:
This contains 35ml of product which is a little less compared to the standard 50ml that most of sunscreen tube holds but for me that's not much of a problem since sunscreens have a shell life of 1yr so I personally think that I can finish up 35ml more easily as compared to 50ml

I detected  a mild pleasant scent on searching this sunscreen. The formula  is light weight and blend-able. the texture is very interesting although its says gel it's more of a lotion (runny/ watery) .it looks white in color but once rubbed into the skin it becomes transparent and leaves hydrating water drops which absorb into the skin
At first when I used this sparingly on my face I got a semi matte finish but once I used a medium sized dollop of this under my foundation I realized that this makes the skin dewy and glowy. I often switch sun-screens and unlike some western sunscreens this didn't clog up my pores or cause breakouts
I feel that this  product is going to be better enjoyed by dry skin people all year long & for oily skin gals in winters

 Ingredients:
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl  Salicylate, Homosalate, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol, Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Caprylyl, Methicone, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Isononyl, Isononanoate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Lauryl Methacrylate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Cross Polymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium, Acryloyldimethyltaurate, VP Copolymer, Allantoin, Sorbitan, Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Argania Pinos Kernal Oil, Farnesol, Farnesyl Acetate, Helianthis Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, BHT, Fragrance.

If you are still considering whether you should incorporate sunscreen in your makeup routine or not I request you do. It a skincare product that won't give you instant effects (other than prevent tanning and protecting your skin from harmful UVA- UVB rays) but you probably are going to look several years younger/ mote youthful in your 50's. I am serious ok 😰

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HEALAVIE Soft Rubbing Cleansing oil gel

When I started out with my makeup I didn't knew how important it was to take makeup off and how residual makeup was harming my skin but as years passed on i began to learn about skincare and the importance of a thoroughly cleansed face. Though I have tried out so many makeup removers and face cleansers this year but I still try out never formulas and types of makeup removers. I cant pick out a favourite easily. But if i have to choose an oil cleanser I am going to pick this HEALAVIE Soft Rubbing Cleansing oil gel

Packaging
⛄ I will start with the packaging which gets my full approval for being so well made (look at that lemon color 😍 it totally stands out on my vanity table) the bottle is made out of plastic and is very sturdy. I have accidently dropped this several times and its still intact. The bottle is totally spill proof + the pump mechanism gives 100% control on dispensing the oil gel. This very hygienic bottle holds a generous 150ml of product.

About the product:

 The formula of this cleanser is unique and the qualities stated are true. This is marketed as a facial cleanser / makeup remover
Once you press the pump a citrus scent transparent yellow gel comes out from the nozzle. Now here is the interesting  interesting part, the "GEL"  once it comes in contact with warm skin it turns into oil cool right? But the oil is viscous so it does not drips down and create a mess. I like to usually warm up the gel on the palm of my hands and then massage the oil onto my face in circular motion. After 1 minute of gentle rubbing I wash it off with water. (the oil turns milky once it mixes with water and washes off easily without leaving a greasy residue or oil film. So you can totally skip up on the second cleanser if you want to
  I usually use a quarter size amount on my face on days when I am wearing several layers of makeup( sunscreen / primer/ foundation/ setting powder) and when I have just my bb cream on then pea size amount is more than enough. The cleanser has the ability to remove waterproof makeup without much effort. It breaks down layers of base makeup and water proof mascara so easily And unlike some cleansers this leaves the skin soft and clean. Just cant have enough of this citrusy oil gel cleanser 🙆. Great Job Healavie!

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IUNIK Propolis Vitamin Synergy serum

I truly believe in the healing/ medicinal properties of honey and propolis.
Propolis is an aromatic glue-like substance produced by honeybees from tree resin, waxes, and their own secretions, used in the construction of their hives  ~source advance English dictionary
Propolis is popular for reducing inflammation, healing skin, combat bacteria and fungal growth

The kind people at IUNIK sent me this serum to try and review. This particular serum
contains about 70% Propolis Extract and 12% Vitamin C

 Ingredients-
Propolis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Glycosyl Trehalose, Honey Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Dipotassium, Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Centella Asistica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Punica Granatium Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Nut Extract, Caprylyl Glycol

Packaging:
A standard glass bottle with glass eye dropper. Holds 30ml of product in it.
About the product:
The first thing I noticed about this serum was its sweet delicious propolis scent. The serum has a nice runny texture which is light weight . It spreads easily on the skin without feeling greasy, heavy or tacky. I usually save serums and essence for night time routine so that my skin can get the maximum benefit but with this I sometimes use this before applying makeup as it makes my skin so much smoother and prepped for foundation

I usually take about 3-4 drops of this and then layer other skincare products on top. I like how this serum is flexible and absorbs so easily into the skin. I feel that this moisturized skin, nourishes it and helps with inflammation. I cant say much about wrinkles as only time can tell

This retails for 14.99$ at unique4u

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SOC 3D Beauty Serum Face mask

Earlier this month I shared a post on my instagram on how much I enjoyed using this mask
So finally here it is my thoughts on these fun sheet masks

One thing which confuses me about these masks is the Japanese written on the packaging, was it because they were originally designed for Japanese market? Or were these masks formulated in Japan and later sold in Korea? If you know the reason please let me know
Packaging:
I like this serum vial shaped packaging looks vibrant and cute. Though the instructions and   ingredients list is stated in Japanese you can know more by clicking at the link here
There are about 6 variants in total in the range
Rice wine - Nourishes , Firmness
EGF - Bouncy skin, Revitalising, Smoothing
Placenta -  Brightening, Smoothing
Lipidure - Moisturizing
Synake  - Firming , Smoothing
Snail - Anti Ageing

The instructions state to use this after refrigeration in summer and to place it in warm water for 3 minutes in winters
General over view:
These sheetmasks have close to none scent. The sheet is made out of cotton so its thick and soaks up the serum pretty well. The most interesting part has to be the 3D design  these masks are stitched in middle so the fit is perfect . I love how it fit my face so well ( its like an exclusive glove for face
The serum is water like and thin so it absorbs really easily into the skin, since the weather is cold the serum in EGF mask turned into gel but after a few minutes of rubbing it transformed into water again.
The moisture one gets from these masks is amazing. The hydrate the skin but don't leave any sticky / tacky residue behind which is great as I personally prefer masks which give matte finish to the skin. You don't get 100% brightening / lightening effect from these but the effect is there.
I have worn the SOC 3D Beauty Serum Face mask in EGF and Rice wine and really enjoy how it felt on my skin. I have oily skin so I try to avoid sheet mask which have viscous serum but this felt so comfortable on the skin. The watery serum didn't take much time to sink in and made my skin feel so and hydrated. Would recommend these masks for sure

 

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