Current Favourite 2013 Part2

Continuation from Part 1

1. OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum

image from Sephora

I have acne prone skin, and lots of post acne mark. I got a sample of this serum at Sephora (100 point perk) and noticed a different after using the sample for 2 weeks. my acne mark was lighter. This serum does feel a little sticky after applying, but that doesn't bother me as long as it works. As far as scent goes, it smells like orange. Since this is a pricey product ($100 for 1.7oz) I am currently trying another alternative, the It's skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector with Vitamin C derivatives (Link to the Product). This is a Korean brand and so far I am liking the texture and how it apply on my skin better than the OLEHENRIKSEN. It is still too early to tell if the It's Skin version can replace my OLEHENRIKSEN Truth Serum

2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost

image from YesStyle.com

Whenever my skin is tight and dry, this is my go to hydration mask. This is a sheet mask that is soaked in hydro boosting serum. You apply this sheet mask to your face and relax for 15-20min. My skin always feel baby smooth after using this mask. Price wise, it is also very affordable, I always stock up every time I go to HongKong (unfortunately they don't carry this line in America, but you can buy it online from YesStyle.com. It is more pricey to buy online though.) This is also an awesome skin care product to bring on the plane.

3. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

image from Cetaphil.com

When I was on acne medication half a year ago, my skin was super dry and flaky. My regular skin cleanser felt too harsh on my dry skin. I was given a few bottles of the cetaphil gentle skin cleanser samples and was using it for a few months and fell in love. It was simple, gentle and does its job. Now that I am off my medication, I continue to use this cleanser in the morning when I wake up and at night before I go to bed. (I do not use this cleanser to remove my makeup. I use ShuUemura cleansing oil follow by a regular cleanser that foams up to remove my makeup. Currently I am using TheFaceShop rice water bright cleansing foam and H2O cleansing water). I noticed by using a gentle cleanser my skin was less red and less broken out.

Current favourites 2013 Part1

Its been a while since I last posted, but I am back :)

Below are a list of my current favourites

1. Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly CC foundation (Blue one on the right)

Don't be mislead by the word foundation, if you are looking for coverage this is not the cc cream for you. This is a very sheer light weighted CC cream, when I have this on I barely feel I have anything on my face. Even though the coverage is very sheer, it balances my blotchy red skin and gives it a beautiful glow. I use shade #1 I believe it is called bright beige in English.

2. Body Shop Shea Body Butter

I've tried The Body Shop's body butter when they initially launched and the only scent they had back then were the fruit ones. I hated them sooooo much because the scent were giving me major headaches. Last week when I was walking into body shop to repurchase the Tea Tree Gel and oil I stopped by and took a sniff at the Shea Body Butter and to my surprise it wasn't as strong as I remembered  the other fruity body butter were. At that moment I was still debating if I should try their body butter again until one of the ladies told me I have 50% off all purchase. Clearly after finding out I have 50%  off all purchases I decided to try it again. And I am O so glad I did. I've been using this body butter for a week now and I LOVE the scent and the way it makes my skin feel, sooo silky sooo buttery. Thank you The Body Shop for making the Shea Body Butter

3. Chole  Eau De Parfum

OMG.... my favourite fragrance of all time. This fragrance is very florally. It is also a very light scent perfect for any occasion. This is the first fragrance that does not give me a headache, and I don't buy perfumes! This is the very first perfume I bought. I can't really explain scent, but I would suggest to go take a sniff :)

4. Shu Uemura Fresh Pore Clarifying Gentle Cleansing Oil

This is currently the cleansing oil I use to remove my daily makeup. I use the Pink bottle as I have oily/acne prone skin. This cleansing oil removed all of my makeup including my mascara and eyeliner. Oily/combination skin don't be afraid to use a cleansing oil. This cleansing oil actually emulsify when mixed with water, and does not leave the skin oily at all. What do I mean when I say emulsify, it means that the oil turns into a milky liquid when mixed with water, which can be easily rinse off with water :)



That is it for now, I have more favourites but that will be available in Part2