L'Occitane en Provence Brightening Cleansing Foam

given description:

The BRIGHTENING CLEANSING FOAM is a very gentle face cleanser, enriched with Immortelle floral water and citrus fruit peel to lighten the complexion.

use every morning and evening on wet skin, avoiding the eye contour area. Gently massage, then rinse off with water. Suitable for all skin types.

The cleanser is dispensed as a foam, and has a very light, subtle floral fragrance. After using this, my face looks brighter. I don't know about clearer, but it definitely looks brighter. Leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean, but without that taut feeling that some cleansers give. Really good.


Costs about $48 i think?


Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ really good cleanser

Benefit some kind-a gorgeous

Given description:

an amazing foundation faker

This cream-to-powder formula means silky, even perfection for your complexion. So translucent, it's THE finish for most skin tones. It's an instant "beauty boost" any time of day!

Tips and tricks: Apply evenly all over face with accompanying sponge or fingertips.

This might be something different from what you guys expect. This
is my first makeup product review here, actually i've been planning to review some makeup but i've been so caught up doing other things and reviewing other skincare products that i totally neglect one of the most important things a woman needs: makeup.





Every woman needs makeup to look good, perhaps some are born with natural great genes and great skin but others (like me) aren't so fortunate so we rely on other factors to make ourselves look better. Some may say that hey, makeup is artificial and all that and we should just be ourselves but whats wrong with making ourselves look better? I don't see any problem with that and when you look good, you also feel good about yourself so it's a win-win situation.





I was first attracted to this product because of it's packaging. I swear, Benefit has one of the best packaging! Kitschy, cute, retro... their products always look good. So i was wondering, does it perform as well as it looks?




I decided to pick this up because i needed a foundation too. This is called a 'foundation faker'. Abit strange, cos i've never heard of a foundation faker. If it's not a foundation, then what is it? So anyway, i just use it as a foundation, be it fake or not.




This has a nice big clear mirror inside, which is great because i really dislike it when they only provide you with a mirror where you can only see half of your face. There are two separate compartments in this, the one above contains the foundation while when you lift the first compartment up, theres a storage area for the sponge.











The sponge is rather thin, but i suppose it will do. You can always substitute it with another sponge if you wish, there are no rules.



The 'foundation' has a very silky texture, it glides onto your skin. I suppose they call it a foundation faker because it does not have the texture of a normal foundation. This is NOT powder, let me tell you, nor is it liquid foundation. It is more like a cream foundation. It goes on very smoothly onto the skin, and blends in very well. The thing i like about this is that it changes into powder, yet doesn't leave a very thick powdery mask on your face. You can slop this on, and it still won't make you look like an extra from a chinese opera concert.





This also does not feel too drying, and i really can't stop raving about how blendable this foundation is, yet it manages to hide most of my blemishes. I absolutely adore this to be honest.




However, this does have one bad point. It smells terrible. I was applying this on my face the first time i tried it out and then i was wondering ,' What is that weird smell?' and i realised it was the foundation itself. Yeah, i guess it takes some getting used to. There isn't even any pleasant scent in the foundation itself that certain ppl may like, it just smells bad. So yup, a warning there.





Apart from the scent of this product, i don't regret getting this at all. This foundation is awesome, giving me the non-caked up look that im looking for. This does not last for very long though, and if you're in the hot sun, the foundation would probably just slide off so this isn't the toughest one in the market.





Retails for $60. Not cheap but i like it. You can get this at any Benefit store. Theres one in Tangs (spore). You can also check out their website at

http://www.benefitcosmetics.com


Rating: ♥♥♥♥ ♥/ 4 and a half stars. Half a star gone for the awful smell.

L'Occitane Olive Paste for Hair High Shine Mask

Given description:

Light and silky, the olive paste is suitable for all hair types. Rich in oxygenated A.O.C, olive oil and olive water, Olive Paste leaves hair soft and radiant.

As a twice weekly conditioning treatment, apply to clean, wet hair and leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse off.

This paste is thick, which is a good texture because you don't want something to runny that will cause your hair to drip the mask off. Especially since you have to apply this to wet hair, if the mask is runny, it will definitely drip off onto your clothes.



Smells just like olives, which may not be everyones favourite scent. The smell is very strong, but when you wash it off your hair smells good, so thats okay.




You can leave it on for 5-10 minutes, as the directions suggest, or longer, which i always do. Sometimes i put it on my hair and forget all about it till it practically dries on my hair. Not a very good idea. I recommend putting this on your hair for at least 20 minutes then wash it off. It's a good idea if you want to use a facial mask along with it. I find this saves time. For example you only need to leave your mask on for say 10 minutes, then you put it 10 minutes before you're going to wash your hair then you can wash your face and hair together. Besides, it's always good to do it together so that after that you can dry your hair and do your daily skincare routine without having to wait an extra 10 minutes.




After washing and drying your hair becames really really smooth. Honest. This effect lasts for about two days? And it makes your hair really shiny, so i'd say this is quite worth it.



Costs more than $50 SGD, so it's not really cheap but it is good!




Rating: ♥♥♥♥ It's really good if you want your hair to be soft and silky the day after.

Garnier Light Dark Spot Corrector Pen

Given Description:

Garnier Light SOS Dark Spot-Corrector Pen acts to reduce the appearance of dark spots, making them less visible and reducing progressively their intensity.

Its convenient applicator pen allows a targeted application directly on the brown spots to diffuse complementary actives:

Instant Whitening Agent to fade off brown spot & make it less visible.

Pure Lemon Essence to help accelerate dark cells exfoliation & stimulate fresher, lighter skin to resurface.

I was honestly truly let down by this product. After using it for such a long time, i saw no difference in the colour and intensity of my blemishes. Even though this is from the same line as the sunblock which i absolutely love, this was a total flop.


I would not advise any of you to get this, as i do not see any significant change/difference.


rating: ♥ 1 heart for the great scent

* Garnier Light complete whitening and protecting moisturizer

I am unable to provide you with a picture of the product, however i can still continue with my review ;)




The reason i bought this product was because i saw that this was SPF30. I don't know why, maybe it's just me, but i feel that SPF 30 is better than SPF 15. The higher the SPF, the better. I know it may not be true, and people use products with higher SPF if they do sports or are out in the sun very often, which is not me at all. Maybe it's just psychological thinking, that i feel more protected when i use a product with higher SPF. however, no harm in thinking so, the bottom line is to use a product with SPF and you should be fine.




I really loved this when i started using it. This sunblock was so much better than my previous one (a neutrogena one). The texture of this product is really really light, which is great because i don't like to start off a day in school looking brighter than the sun with that oily sheen on my face that some sunblock products just give. This product absorbs quickly, and has a light, citrusy lemon scent. Not too overpowering though.





This is really cheap too, costing less than $15 (if i remember correctly), and you should be able to get this at Watsons or Guardian.




Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ Really like this.

* Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion

Given description:

Your skin naturally renews itself every four to five weeks. So treat it as gently as possible with Cetaphil® Moisturizers, originally formulated for dermatologists to treat dry, sensitive skin. Cetaphil® Moisturizers are fragrance-free to prevent irritation, with emollients and humectants to rejuvenate your skin.

Non-comedogenic Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is an elegant, non-greasy formulation that is mild, non-irritating and long lasting. The cosmetically appealing formulation contains emollients and humectants to bind moisture to the skin. The fragrance-free moisturizer contains no lanolins or parabens that could irritate sensitive skin.

Now all those who suffer from allergies or simply have sensitive skin are probably well versed with the brand Cetaphil. Cetaphil is a brand all dermatologists recommend for those who have allergies/sensitive skin etc. It is a fragrance free, non-comedogenic, and paraben/lanolin free.




This has no scent (duh, because it's fragrance free), and has a semi gel-like texture. I know that might be kind of hard to visualize, but yeah, it's sort of like a cross between a gel and a cream. Does not really feel too oily on my skin thankfully.



This cream was a saviour during my rash days, when the doctor prescribed it to me and i was unable to use anything else. My skin was dry and itchy and i could only use this so yes, thanks Cetaphil!


Unfortunately, i have the worst skin. Eczema, oily and pimply. After using this cream, my skin became really smooth. Not that there was no pimples, i did have pimples, but the texture of the pimple-free areas was really smooth. I was quite pleasantly surprised because i didn't expect a product that has no fancy ingredients or names to do such wonders for my skin.




This product costs between $15-$20 SGD. You should be able to get this at any pharmacy.



Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ i would really recommend this to those with sensitive or allergy prone skin and are just looking for a moisturizer that won't irritate their skin.

* Olay complete all day moisture lotion SPF 15

given description:

All day hydration for healthy, glowing, protected skin.

Complete All Day UV Moisture Lotion SPF 15 - Normal is dermatologist tested and recommended.

This light, non-greasy formula with antioxidants vitamin E plus C is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores), 100% oil free and 100% PABA free.

Complete All Day UV Moisture Lotion SPF 15 - Normal gives your skin a complete balance of moisturizing ingredients for healthy skin.

Other benefits:

UVA/UVB Protection - Broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection contains SPF 15 to help prevent premature skin damage.

Vitamins - This formula, with antioxidant vitamin E plus C, helps to promote and maintain healthy looking skin.

Moisture - Olay moisture for all day hydration.

Result - Glowing, beautiful, healthy skin.

Well firstly i want to clarify the asterix in the title. As i said in the previous post, i recently suffered from a eczema outbreak that i found out was due to dustmites. However, during that period when i had the eczema on my face, i was using a couple of products. The products that i used during that period are marked with an asterix, so my review on them might be partially biased as i thought that one of them could have caused the rash.




Okay i was using this product way before i had an outbreak, so i don't think this contributed to it. It states here that it is for sensitive skin, but im not sure how true that is.




The texture of this cream is light. I used it as a day and night cream, because i didn't think it was necessary for me to have a proper night cream. The smell of this is a little odd, undefinable. Absorbs fairly quickly into skin, leaving an oily feel and sheen to your skin. I would suggest not applying too much to avoid such things from happening.




I quite liked this cream when i started using it. In fact, this is my first moisturizing lotion! I'm not using this now anymore, because the doctor prescribed something else to me to use when we were trying to determine the cause of my rash.




This product is cheap, so i would recommend this if you are on a tight budget. Works well too.



You can get this at any pharmacy like Guardian or Watsons.




rating: ♥♥♥♥ I really did quite like this

sorry.

Sorry for such a lengthy hiatus due to many factors. I had my EOY exams recently so i had no time to come and post. Also, i had eczema on my face (yes i know, the horrors!). At first, i thought it was some allergic reaction to a sunblock product, but then i went to the Doctor's and found out that it was eczema. A real bummer, because if it's an allergic reaction it won't be for life but eczema? Eczema is for life.


The eczema wasn't caused by any product (THANKFULLY), but because of dustmites. I don't know whether to be happy or sad with my condition, because dustmites are everywhere and if i have such a high allergy to them, i can get the eczema flare up anytime, which sucks.



Ahh well, at least i can still use products. Thats one comfort. So im going to be posting soon, maybe even now, so yup, look forward for more updates! I have soooo many products to review, so i just want to make time to do what i love doing best, trying them out. :)


stay tuned :)