Thursday 8 March 2018

PURITO Centella Green Level Recovery Cream

Centella Asiactica is currently one of the most  used popular skincare ingredient and there is every reason that it should be it an special herb which soothes, heal and repair the skin.
Purito is one skincare brand that I trust the most, the ingredients are honest and pure. They Follow EWG guidelines when preparing there skincare products which means that their skincare is from from 10 harmful/ toxic to human health ingredients like parabens etc

This particular cream is rich in centella aciatica. It contains   3  derivatives of centella asciatica ( very potent)  asiaticoside, asiatic acid and lastly the madecassic acid. ( al these ingredients assist in healing and anti aging (anti-aging compound, that helps to plump up your skin, prevents wrinkles, fine lines, scar tissue) and madecassic acid. Another popular skin brightening ingredient added to this cream is niacinamide.
Packaging: Outer recycle cardboard packaging which has instructions , illustrations and ingredient list stated both in korean and English
Inside the cream is place in a squeeze tube. I love how hygienic the design is  Dipping fingers in a  tub of cream introduces bacteria which results in spoilage of  cream)
This cream smells like centella. Its white in color and has a lotion like texture. Its was to spread and absorbs pretty fast leaving behind a soft matte finish. I how this works with my oily skin . The formula is very light weight during my 1 month of usage I haven't noticed any kind of clogged pores or breakout by this cream. This is truly a winner for me.
you can purchase this at eopen market for 13$
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Sunday 4 March 2018

Elizavecca Milky Piggy Hell-Pore Perfect Wine Sparkling Peeling Pad Review

I have been so curious about this product ever since its release because i have seen another brand which uses  Wine extract in its peeling pads as a key ingredient
 The wine extract is actually polyphenol which  moisturizes and  cleanse skin.
Another ingredients that i have noticed is  Betaine Salicylate(BHA) this improves skin texture and reduces black heads. Many Korean skincare brands use mild AHA like Betaine Salicylate in there products
Packaging
A huge transparent tub comes in a very cute cardboard box. The tub is sealed to prevent leakage and contamination. Unfortunately the seal on my product was a little tampered ( I blame the people at custom for this)  so some amount of pink liquid was spilled on the box.
Though I am not fan of Pigs in general the packaging is admittedly a little cute ( those black heads looks adorable 😆)
Elizavecca included a  pair of  tweezers to pick pads from the container. The ends of these tweezers is very pointed and sharp so its better to reserve for removing sheetmasks from the foil and peeling pads
Peeling pad are dual side round cotton mitts. One side is plain while other has a raised/embossed design. the material is very soft and good for gentle exfoliation.
The close to wine colored essence has a mild, sweet fragrance. The essence feels watery in texture but it feels a little sticky. From what I have learned by reading other reviews this essence contains  dye hence the wine color. Even though some of the liquid was spilled these pads are totally soaked in essence.

Thoughts:
I use this only once a week as i like to use switch between my physical and chemical exfoliants.  I have noticed that this products makes my skin feel a little warm on application ( no itching or burning sensation) As soon as one massages the mitt on the skin it began to turns gray white in color. I have used this to remove full face of makeup and wow this removed all the layers from my fave effortlessly ( i used micellar water on a cotton round to check and my cotton round looked clean ) since the essence leaves behind a slightly tacky finish i prefer washing my face with water after using this but my mother has dry skins and she likes to keep the essence stay on her face.
Result:
Clean, smooth skin which feels moisturized. I have noticed that this brightens the complexion after use.
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Friday 2 March 2018

SOC 3 Step Intensive Care mask review

These sheetmasks were sent to me for review purpose by skin18.com. The packaging is really vibrant. I find 3step masks very convenient for travelling as they contain all the basic skincare steps one would require
BIO CELLULOSE FACIAL SHEETS
Applying nourishing essence on face care mask improves
 facial skin tone and tired looking skin more elastic and healthy.
Collagen-Lifting (Marine Collagen, Double Strength)
- Mineral rich Alpine ice water has been added to enhance and maintain much needed moisture
 to tired looking skin
 - Containing collagen extract has several effects of:
ㆍCalming effect on the dry and rough skin
ㆍMoisturizing and revitalizing skin
ㆍ6 different kinds of extracts complete your skin vitality and elasticity
 INGREDIENTS : Water, Glacier Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Betaine, PEG-60
 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer,
 Hydroxyethylcellulose, Jania Rubens Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, MaltooligosylGlucoside, C12-14 , HydroxyalkylMaltitol Ether, Polyglutamic Acid, Fucose, Mineral Water, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, SasaQuelpaertensis Extract, Adenosin, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance
Teatree-Relax (Organic Herbs, Enhanced Ingredients)
Aqua-Ringer (Skin moisture, Improved Moisture)
Horse Oil-Complex (Skin Regeneration, Powered Retention)
Aloe-Soothing (Organic Aloe leaf, Enhanced Ingredients)
Vita-Brightening (CentellaAsiatica Extract, Double Strength)
AC-Dressing (Soothing, Enhanced Nutrition)
From what I have learned by researching more about these particular sheetmasks is that these are actually 7 day sheet mask( a specific mask is assigned for each week day
Since I placed 3 out of 7 masks in a giveaway I was left with 4 out if which I used two
HOW TO USE :
After cleansing and cleaning skin texture, take out a sheet and apply evenly
 to the whole face.
In 15-20 minutes, remove the sheet and pat on to the skin the remains for it to be absorbed.
Any remaining ingredients can be also applied to other body areas.
The 3 steps include:
STEP1 Facial Foaming & Soft Peeling
This foam cleanser is really good, a little goes a long way. This has a nice (olay lotion like) scent and foams up a lot
STEP2 INTENSIVE CARE MASK
This is a scentless sheet mask. The sheet feels  soft and comfortable. The cut out for the nose, mouth and eyes are in good proportion.    coming to the essence it's  slightly viscous than water and absorbs easily into the skin without leaving a tacky finish
STEP3 Anti-Aging Night Cream
The cream has a has cream to lotion consistency. It spreads easily and absorbs within a few minutes .
RESULT
smooth soft skin next day, this reduced the dry patches on my face and helped my makeup go on easily the next morning.

CAUTIONS :
1. Avoid using on blemishes, pimples, irritated or sunburned skin.
2. Stop using and ask a doctor if skin becomes red, swollen, itchy during and after use.
3. Keep out of eyes. If eye contact, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
4. Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandage or tapes.
5. Avoid storing under direct sunlight or high&low temperature. Keep away from the children. For preventing dryness, use mask at once after opening pouch.
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Thursday 1 March 2018

[Review] DR. HSIEH Energy of Fruits and Veg sheet mask

Today I am reviewing sheetmasks by another Taiwanese brand called Dr Hseih
Packaging: These sheetmasks come un beautiful vibrant packaging . There are a fruits and different veggies on the cover of each mask
Each sheet is drenched in super super amount of essence ( 27 ml of essence so there is a lot of excess essence in the Packaging, good enough to be used three times), Each sheet masks has a plastic back cover with tiny holes in it which allows the essence to saturate the sheet easily
The essence of all three variants has an interesting slightly cloudy lotion like texture which transforms into water on contact.( cool right )
The sheets are very thin and sheer ( characteristic of many Taiwanese sheetmasks) the fits is good too. The sheet has multiple cuts around the periphery which help to manoeuvre the sheet according to the face shape
 DR. HSIEH Energy of Fruits and Veg - Deep Hydrating Lotion Mask
 this is marketed as an intensively hydrating and  soothing skin mask
The sheet adhered to my fave pretty well, this has a mild fresh clean scent similar to that of cucumbers
Ingredients: Pure Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl Isononanoate/Ceteareth-20/Cetearyl Alcohol/Glyceryl Stearate/Ceteareth-12/Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Water, Persea Gratissima Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Juice, Pullulan, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Algin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Methylparaben, Fragrance

The essence absorbed very easily into my skin leaving behind a matte finish. My skin felt smooth and hydrated with  brightening effect.
this sheet mask can be purchased at miirushop website here and, here

DR. HSIEH Energy of Fruits and Veg - Reducing Wrinkle Lotion Mask
This is to repair and hydrate skin.
Ingredients: Pure Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl Isononanoate/Ceteareth-20/Cetearyl Alcohol/Glyceryl Stearate/ Ceteareth-12/Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Brocoli) Water, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate-20, Carbomer, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Methylparaben, Fragrance.

The essence of this particular mask smells mildly of grapes ( sweet)
The essence feels like lotion but once I place the make on my face I noticed that I felt more like water
I wore this mask for 30 minutes and was surprised how bright and soft my skin looked. The essence absorbed pretty fast and didn't leave any kind of tacky residue behind.

you can purchase this mask at the miirushop
DR.HSIEH Energy of Fruits and Vegetables - Brightness Radiance Lotion Mask
This is to brighten pigmentation and moisturize the skin.
The sheet is well made and easy to adjust . This has slightly sweet and citrusy scent. Its mild and disappears within few minutes I wore this foe around 30 mins and noticed that the sheet was drying out
Ingredients: Pure Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Panthenol, Cetearyl Isononanoate/Ceteareth-20/Cetearyl Alcohol/Glyceryl Stearate/Ceteareth-12/Cetyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Juice, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Water, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Water, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Oleate, Oligopeptide-68, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Fragrance

Though all of the previous two mask brightened my complexion  but this one made such a huge noticeable difference. My skin look bright an radiant.
purchase this here
I am very impreed with all three varients. Every thing about these sheet masks is good. The ingredients list, the price, the packaging, the quality and most importantly the results these mask deliver. In my opinion these are suitable for all skin types. If you have oily skin or avoid sheetmasks that leave behind a tacky finish then I highly recommend you to try these out
These are also available at Amazon 
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Wednesday 28 February 2018

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack

TIA'M Trouble Drying Pink Bubble Pack
  • The pack eliminates dead skin cells, sebum and body wastes blocking the pores without stimulating the skin.
  • The pack calms the weak and sensitive skin, strengthening the damaged skin barrier by providing moisture energy to the skin.
  • The natural oxygen and mineral improve pore elasticity, reducing sebum secretion~ source: jolse
The pack calms the weak and sensitive skin, strengthening the damaged skin barrier by providing moisture energy to the skin.
The natural oxygen and mineral improve pore elasticity, reducing sebum secretion.
INGREDIENTS
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kaolin, Calamine, Glycerin, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, Bentonite, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, CI 77491, Fragrance
Packaging : A very sturdy plastic tub with a protective lid to prevent the mask from oxidizing. The tub contains 80ml of product
The name speaks for it self, this is a bubble mask which means that it will foam/bubble up within few minutes once it mixes with air
Lol this gives an illusion of ice cream once you open a fresh tub ( tutti fruti anyone?)
For hygienic reasons I used a spatula to scoop out the product. This has a semi solid texture but once you rub it onto the skin it feels so creamy  The creamy texture transforms into foam within few minutes.
Here is a tip, screw back the lid as soon as you scoop out the desired amount of mask from the tub, this prevents the mask from foaming up and wasting
I feel like this mask does brighten the complexion considerably a lot. Though the bubbles tickle the skin a little bit ( its nothing uncomfortable ) I feel like my skin feels a lot more cleaner and matte
this retails for 22.4$ and can be purchased at kolse website here
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Friday 23 February 2018

Latest Women's Lawn Collections 2018 Online

So I am back with another fashion related post. Since the weather has changed a lot in past week I feel that now is the right time to discuss Lawn trends.
Honestly speaking summers is my least favourite season of the year. Please Winters Stay a little longer 😢
What makes the terribly hot weather a little more bearable is a glass of cool refreshing drink and a well stitched, good quality lawn dress.
Since many designer brands have already started launching their Lawn Collection for this year, I am going to shed some light on VS Lawn 2018

As always the collection is beautiful. A lot of bright colors are used in contrast to create stunning, feminine Lawn dress. What pleases me the most is that every piece in the collection has its own unique print design and have you checked out the price of these???
Its so affordable and easy on the pocket.
I am glad that digital prints have gone out of style ( not my favourite trend of 2017).
The current Lawn design look way more flattering plus the striking color selection os very pleasing on the eyes.
If wearing bright colors not your styles and you prefer muted pastel colors then I suggest you give Star Lawn 2018 collection a look, I promise you wont be disappointed at all.
This collection is suitable for older age women. The patterns are delicate and look sophisticated. This too is very affordable. Something  under 2000 Pkr.
 I am glad that with passing time more and more brands are coming up with very practical looking lawn collection. The designs are elegant and perfect for college and working women. Unlike many  main stream brands who release expensive  Lawn collections, Vs Lawn and Star Lawn have great  lawn suits which fit every budget. One of my favourite ways to shop is online shopping. If you are short on time and don't have the patience to walk through multiple shops to find the lawn dress you want, try online shopping you would be surprised to the see more variety in lawn brands, prints and designs. Best part you can shop from the comfort of your house and receive what you have purchase at your doorstep too.
Pakstyle has just update their store with new launches , Now you can purchase Latest Lawn Collection 2018 at there store. So grab your favourite pieces before they are gone

Happy spring season !!
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Thursday 22 February 2018

[REVIEW] Natural Pacific Fresh Green Tea Seed Serum







 if you ask me about my favourite skincare ingredient right now I am going to choose green tea 🍵 Can't stress enough how beneficial green tea is for oily skin. It soothes and calms the skin, prevents breakouts, and brightens skin.You might have noticed by looking through my instagram feed that i don't have stable skincare routine as i am always trying out new sheet mask or essence but one thing that i have achieved during my Korean skincare journey is that my skin looks so much healthier and glowy than before 

I have been using this Natural Pacific  Fresh Green Tea Seed Serum for sometime now and I am seriously sold by its performance.this serum contains 84% Camellia Sinesis Leaf Water and a whole bunch of oils. you can see the picture if you want to  know more about the ingredient list


 The vial is made out of matte glass and has a dropper cap. packaging wise this is bit of a nuisance as a single accident/ incident of dropping can smash the vial to pieces :( so this is only suited for our vanity table or skincare basket

The texture is thin and water like and smells so nice( this healed the cystic acne on my chin and hairline) It absorbs into the skin like a dream. My skin feels hydrated without that oily /greasy feel. I haven't noticed much brightening yet but this works great in terms of calming and moisturizing skin.

though it looks light green in the vial it imparts no color whatsoever onto the skin 

I usually use 6 drops of this on my face and use this (every night i am not testing a new product)  before going to bed. My skin texture has definitely improved with this serum.


This retails for 27.10 $ on @stylekorean_global website


**PRODUCT SENT FOR REVIEWS ALL OPINION SHARED IS HONEST AND MY OWN**



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Monday 19 February 2018

PURITO Centella Green Level Buffet Serum [Review]

Have you ever used a skincare product which has made you feel special??
Purito puts in a lot of effort in creating their skincare product. Take this serum for example the core ingredient (Centella Asiatica) is hand picked.
Ever since I have started incorporating Centella Asiatic in my skincare I have noticed some drastic changes in my skin texture.
This serum by Purito is one of a kind unlike many skincare products this contains 49% pure centella asiatica extracts (many brands use centella water)
Packaging:
A beautiful green bottle with a pump mechanism this holds 60ml of product in it ( quite generous for a serum). Purito has recently revamped their packaging and I like the new design of the containers. The recycled  cardboard box has a full detailed ingredient list, instructions and illustrations  in both Korean and English
ABOUT THE PRODUCT:
This serum has a gel like texture and smells like herbs ( centella asiactica ) Initially when spreading the gel on the face it feels a little sticky but after 2-3 minutes once its fully absorbed the tackiness is gone. This is a very hydrating serum and layers well with other products
Results:
Other then maintaining skin moisture barrier, this soothes the skin and reduces redness. This calms does irritation and also prevents acne. Overall I am quite pleased with this serum and think this is suitable for all skin types due to its light weight gel like texture
this retails for 17$ at Purito website
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Thursday 15 February 2018

My 1 month Hair Growth Journey with Cocoa Locks Hair Growth Program

All those of you who know me in person or have been reading my blog post for a long time must be aware, that i have been struggling with hair loss for a very long time ( almost 6 yrs )
I have tried out multiple hair growth tonics and hair supplements ans honestly I haven't experienced any noticeable difference so when I saw Cocoa locks One Month Hair Growth Program  i decided to give it a go
The brands motto is "Hair growth never tasted so good.”
And i agree them 100% this Growth Program comes in two formulation/flavours :the Cocoa Locks Hot Chocolate and the Cocoa Locks Shake,
I chose to try out the hot chocolate one because its one my most favourite beverage for winters
A little about my hair:
I have color treated, fine wavy hair which i have been wearing in  a bob haircut for 3 yrs. Long hair require lot of care and i don't have mich time to take proper care of my hair so chopping them short makes it more manageable.

I have been drinking this hot chocolate for almost one month and I am not lying, but this seriously made my hair grow. My short bob has now transformed into a lob ( long bob) moreover i have noticed a lot of baby hairs on my scalp
What I love about this hair growth hot chocolate is that the brand is very honest about their ingredients. There are lot of hair friendly ingredients like iron, vitamins etc to improve hair growth
This is gluten-free gluten me and cruelty free and each serving = 32 calories
Directions in making hot chocloate:
Take 1 or  2 teaspoons of Cocoa LoclsHot Chocolate in water, then add milk with sugar as desired to it ( that's how i make one  for me. On its own this tastes bland so i prepared to drink it with milk and sugar
Though this hasn't improved the volume of my hair ( I still have bald patches on my scalp)this has definitely increased the length of my hair.
The main question will I continue to drink this ? Yes absolutely, I am very please with the results. I haven't noticed any kind of side effects while using this plus I have a feeling that with continuous consumption this will increase the texture and thickness of my hair
you can purchase your very Cocoa Locks Hair Growth Drink here
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Wednesday 14 February 2018

Tiam My Signature A+ cream Review

Formerly known as O.S.T, Tiam is a Korean skincare brand popular in the skincare world for its Original Pure Vitamin C20 serum ( review of the serum will be posted soon). This cream is actually a rebranded version of 9-5 vitamin crema by O.S.T

An intensive hydrating cream that not only moisturizes but brightens skin.
 Recharge and renew your skin for a radiant, energized look every day.
 
[How to use]
Apply evenly and pat over face avoiding eye area to be fully absorbed.
 Use morning and night.
 Applying cream after My Signature C Source is highly-recommended
 to boost the effectiveness of both items.

Packaging:
Tinted glass jar containing 50ml of cream is enclosed in a red cardboard box.( no spatula provided so don't look for one)
Ingredients:
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mineral Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arbutin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cyclomethicone, Beta-Glucan, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate,
The cream has a gel like texture, it spreads easily on the skin and has a citrusy scent. Though its light weight it takes a little time to absorb into the skin (1-2 mins).Once the cream is fully absorbed into the skin it does not leave a tacky/ oily residue behind.its suggested to use the cream with the serum.I have personally have noticed that the cream  absorbs a lot quicker into the skin when used with the vitamin C serum.
I have reserved this cream for night time skincare routine due to its highly moisturising nature, also I use my vitamin C serum at night. And I feel that the cream delivers maximum benefits when it remains on my skin for longer duration.
Results:  Soft skin which looks relatively brighter and glowy. It refreshes and refines the skin texture and makes the skin look less dull. While the cream has not made much of a difference on my acne scars, it thankfully prevented more acne and pimples from appearing. I personally like this cream and would recommend it for all skin types. Just a little word of advice. If you have oily skin I suggest you use this in small amount and add more if your skin requires as it takes time to absorbs and initially might feel a little heavy on the skin. Would I repurchase?? Yes because I have seen a lot of serums containing vitamin C but not many creams which have Vitamin C as a main ingredient.





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