[Review] Sewame PXE Anti Acne Trace-Free Repairing Serum

To be honest I don't remember when or how I know about this product, I only know the fact I have been using it for at least 3-4 years because this is definitely one of my holy grail products, if it wasn't for this product I probably have tones of pimple scars on my face, since I like popping my pimples... (sound gross >.<). I think this product last around 2 months+ for me. This products claims to: "Ice crystal gel contains plants extract that can penetrate the skin to help moisturize from the inside out. A unique formula can maintain the balance of oil and water into the epidermis, and improve the skin condition, preventing pimples." Pimples gone : Contains tanin extracted from mangosteen, to prevent pimples from the root; while balsam pear extract helps to clam irritated skin and shrink pores. Water-oil balance : Green asparagus essence maintains balance of water and oil, and fades pimple marks Trace-free perfection : Wild rosehip oil promotes collagen production and helps dilute your pimple and brighten up skin tone for a snow white appearance. Directions: After cleansing, apply an appropriate amount all over the face, then gently massage it or pat it. Ingredients: ( I will update you guys with the ingredient list when I repurchase the product because I chucked away the box it came in so I don't know the exact ingredients that are in this product) Product Size: 30mL Cost:$13.42 USD The packaging of this products is very simple it came in a paper cardboard box which this product is insides it. This product doesn't look to fancy like high end products or cute like Korean products, it just has a very simple design which I quite like. . This product is very hygienic as it comes in a tube form where I can just squeeze the product out and of course it has a lid to cover the product to prevent it from oxidizing :D The consistency of the product is similar to gels it is clear in colour, this is not a very watery gel that will start dripping when you apply it on, the gel itself stay pretty well in the shape you squeeze it until you blend it out! This serum is not very thick, it is rather light weighted, non sticky and easy to blend. It sinks into your skin really fast as well! :D After blending the product out Leaving it to dry for  around 1 minute The smell of this products is not as strong scented as Korean products, it has a really fresh and subtle smell, I was intending to describe it as a lemon like scent but to be honest i don't think is the right description. I think it smells similar to the Etudehouse Aloe Vera Soothing Gel, but definitely not as concentrated as the Etudehouse one. This product definitely work with healing my acne scars, if it doesn't work for you try using it for longer you might see the results. (because one of my friend claim it didn't work for them but I convince her to keep on using the product and eventually this product works for her! :D). I guess the effectiveness of this product really depends on the person, but I must say without this product I probably have trillion of acne scars on my face. So people who suffer from acne and have lots of scars I highly recommend it, as it is cheap and effective! I have been using this product every night for 3-4 years now! I will definitely repurchase it again!!! Overall rating: Texture 5/5 Smell 5/5 Packaging 4.5/5 Effectiveness: 5/5 Hygiene 5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Sleek+Moist Mist

Changing seasons =="

After going into puberty, changing season is not a big problem to me, all I get is just oily skin, but recently during the seasonal changes my skin get so tight and dry however my T-zone area is still oily T^T.

Due to the fact I am running out of moisturizer so I decided to purchase  Tony Moly pocket bunny mist since I heard a lot of good reviews about it!

The Tony Moly Pocket Bunny Mist have two version one is sleek (white) and one is moist (pink)

Directions: Close your eyes and spray the product at about 20cm away from the face. Make sure that the mist covers the entire face. Pat gently. *Note: This product can be used with or without makeup.

Cost:  approx 7.80 USD (I bought it on ebay for $10.00 USD)
Product Size: 60 mL

I purchase both versions since  I thought the sleek version is more suitable for my skin type as it is targeted at people who have oily skin, however due to the seasonal changes I find the product too drying and tight for my skin, so I repurchase the moist one instead.

Firstly I will talk about the Sleek Mist:
I think it will be very good to use during summer because it really controls my oil and set my make up. Usually my make up without setting it with powder or a fixer it will last around 3 hours then it will start melting. But after using the Sleek Mist it lasted me for a whole school day (6 hours+) not only that but I highly think is very suitable for summer because it smells so fresh as oppose to the Moist Mist where it gives off a sweet aroma!

Secondly I will talk about the Moist Mist:
This mist is targeted for people with dry skin! As I have previously stated this mist gives off a sweet scent as I compare it with the Sleek Mist where the scent is fresh! The mist itself is less drying, so if you have combination skin during autumn or winter I will recommend you with the moist mist because it doesn't tighten my skin like the sleek one. Sadly this product is not as hydrating as I thought it will be, but it does ease the tightness in my skin and it does moisten it up a bit. For those of you if you are wondering if it will sets the make up for hours all I can say is I haven't tested it out yet so I can't give you a truthful comment on that.

Overall, the packaging is really cute and adorable, it looks less plain than normal mist and also because is so small (approx 12cm) it is very convenient for me to carry out on the streets in my bag! :D. The pump of the product is very efficient unlike the Etudehouse Aloe Vera Soothing Gel where is a bit dodgy haha XD. However I notice something different about the two when you spray it in your face. When you spray the sleek mist on your face it feels very light, as if you are walking in the fog (is that even the right way to describe it), as opposed to the moist mist where when I sprayed it, I feel bigger particles like droplet of water on my face!

Comparison picture of the two mists the moist mist looks like it has more power than the sleek mist therefore the particles are bigger as it has more force

Overall Rating for Sleek Mist:

Texture 4.5/5
Smell 4.5/5
Packaging 5/5

Effectiveness: 4/5
Hygiene 5/5

Overall Rating for Moist Mist:

Texture 3.75/5
Smell 4.5/5
Packaging 5/5

Effectiveness: 3.5/5
Hygiene 5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Cream

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil Free Gel Cream claims to:

A non–oily, quickly absorbed hydrator that visibly reduces the appearance of oil and leaves skin looking and feeling more balanced.

• Visibly reduce excess oil on skin’s surface
• Re-balances skin barrier for a smoother, fresher appearance
• Contains Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Antarcticine, and Cucumber Fruit Extract
• Oil–free, paraben–free, fragrance–free, colorant–free

Product Size: 50 mL

Cost: $26.50 USD

Ingredients: aqua / water, glycerin, alcohol denat., propanodiol, glycereth-26, isononyl isononanoate, ammonium polyacryldimethyltauramide / ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, imperata cylindrica root extract, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, propylene glycol, potassium sorbate, sodium hyaluronate, pseudoaltteromonas ferment extract, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, biosaccharide gum-i, panthenol, cucumis sativus juice / cucumber fruit extract, acrylates /c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Direction: Apply to cleansed and toned facial skin day and night

The first time I ever used this product was after I tried their blue herbal line, this product was given by my cousin because she didn't think this was hydrating enough for her since she has relatively dry skin. My skin is rather oily and acne prone, so I always look out for gel cream type of product. This jar is my second jar of this product you can tell from the picture above that I almost ran out of it. I would love to repurchase it again but it is a bit too expensive for a student, so I only use it once in a while, (mostly use it in winter). I swear this product is awesome, you know when your skin gets too dry from acne cream or the weather and you get fine crack/ dry skin, after applying this cream and wake up next morning the fine line immediately disappear, so awesome~!

Is sad knowing that alcohol is the third main content in this product,but strangely this product is even more hydrating than the Mizon Acence Blemish Control Soothing Gel Cream which I have previously reviewed Neutrogena hydro boost water gel. This product is definitely one of the most hydrating gel cream I have used!

Talking about the packaging, this product is not as good as the korean products. Because this product does not have a plastic film that seals and it does not provide a spatula, which means I have to dip my finger into the jar of cream ==". But to be honest the spatula did not work very well in the gel cream because the gel cream is really light weighted and runny.

When you applied it onto your skin it is very easy to blend it out and all over your face, the product is also super duper light weighted, and it gets absorb into my skin really quickly. However there is a very natural herb like scent to it. I am certain that the cream does not have artificial fragrant but is hard to describe what it smells like, it just smell so original and raw is that even the right way to describe creams?!?!!? haha

after applying it for 1 minute

Will I repurchase this product?  Until I can find a cheaper product that works just as great as this one then I will consider not repurchase it. But NOW Of course I will repurchase it! But I will only purchase it once in a while since is kinda pricey, but this product is awesome because it is non comedogenic so that means it won't clog my pores (reduce my chance of getting acne). I would say this is my holy grail during winter time haha. I will recommend this to people who have acne prone, oily and normal skin. For people with dry skin, I think you need something more hydrating than this :D

Overall rating:
Texture 4/5
Smell 3.5/5
Packaging 3/5 
Effectiveness 4/5
Hygiene 2.5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Kiehl's Yerba Mate Tea Lotion

Kiehl's have always been working pretty well for me especially their Blue Herbal Line which have cured most of my acnes! (In the future I will talk about this line :D)
Well since they have been working so well, that most of my acne are cured, I decided to try out another product. Since I can no longer use the blue herbal line, is getting to dry for me these days T^T (Maybe is because it is winter here in Australia)  and also I no longer really need the product because I haven't had breakouts for a while, I only have breakouts when I am under stress like right before my exams T^T.  

So I decided to try out the Yerba Mate Tea line which the sales person recommend.
The cleanser work really well for me, I will highly recommend the cleanser if you no longer have breakouts and if you still have oily skin or something because that cleaner does not dry your skin out but it creates a rather refreshing feel (unfortunately I will not do an extended review on this cleanser because I no longer purchase this product).
Time to talk about our main product for this post!
Yerba Mate Tea Lotion claims to: "help skin combat dullness and maintain its healthful and youthful vivacity. Our light-weighted lotion helps improved skin texture, clarity and radiance without clogging pores while minimizing first fine lines."

To be honest I didn't see any of that happening, not only did it not make my skin more radiant but I also started getting breakouts.

• The consistency of the product is very light-weighted 
• Smooth application and fast absorption
• The smell of it is very natural maybe it is because it is made up of South American Herb extract
• Price $44 AUD for 75 ml (kinda pricey)
  
  
   

Ingredient  List: Aqua/ Water, Glycerin (There is probably some other ingredient that have not been listed on the ingredients)
From what I have research Glycerin helps to hydrate your skin while reducing dry cracked lines

Directions: Apply to clean facial skin day or night as needed (under make up and/or sunscreen). For optimal result we recommend day and night.

I will definitely not repurchase this product as it is ineffective and I will not recommend you guys to buy it, but if you guys want to buy it and try it out sure you can do that too, this product might work for you :)



Overall rating:
Texture 4/5
Smell 3/5
Packaging 2/5 
Effectiveness 1/5
Hygiene 4/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

Hey guys don't be shock by snail cream, you guys heard it right is snail cream XD
It is a very popular trend in Korea and Asia right now, so I guess I am now following on the trend as well. Did you guys know that Snails (muslin/filtrate) are incredibly good at repairing damaged tissues and regenerating new ones?

This product claims to:
"Mizon Multi Function Formula Snail Recovery Gel Cream is a lightweight gel type cream that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Its gel like consistency allows it to penetrate deeper than traditional creams and leaves a light bare feeling. Although light in texture, this cream is highly effective, containing 74% snail slime extract. Snail slime extract promotes the production of collagen, allowing it to plump existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming. Use this moisturiser to create a more youthful and radiant complexion today!" 

Product Size: 45mL
Cost: $12 USD for 2 ( I bought this during a promotion on ebay :D)

Direction: After cleansing and using toner, apply an appropriate amount all over and tap lightly to help absorption. 

Ingredients: Snail secretion filtrate, butylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether, dimethyl silane, polysorbate2-, sodium hyaluronate, carbomer, glycosyl trehalose, hydrogenated starch hydolsyate, triethanolamine, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, dimethicone, hydroxyethylcellulose, caprylyl glyocol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium polyacrylate, centella asiatica extract, portulaca oleracea extract, camellias sinensis leaf extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, betula platylphylla japonica juice, tropolone, copper tripeptide-1, allantoin, panthenol, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, adenosine, disodium edta - Taken from prettyandcute.com

Packaging of the product is quite adorable since it is in pink, but to be honest I am not quite fond of the color pink but his shade of pastel pink is withstand-able :D. What is really good is that it is in a tube form which means is going to be hygienic when using it!

The consistency of the product is a clear light weighted gel form, it is very easy to spread and absorb, not sticky at all! Great product to use in both summer and winter. The product is odourless since I couldn't smell any scent from it. 

after leaving it to dry for 1-2 minutes

For no apparent reason when using this at night time my face gets a bit oily when I wake up but when using it during day time is perfectly fine?!?!? But who cares about having oily face in the morning keke, whats more important is that it fades away my acne scar and wounds (sorry sometimes I get too tempted and I start picking on my acne) faster so grateful of this product T~T. After using this product my complexion also went better, it was less dull and more radiant now. 

About the wrinkle part about this product I am not so sure about it because I don't have any wrinkles just yet(^v^)v. Almost forgot to mention the key point this product didn't cause me to have any breakout~ hooray!!!

I think this product is good for all skin types.

I will definitely repurchase this product as it is cheap and effective :D, a pretty affordable price for a high school student!

Overall Rating:
Texture 4/5
Smell 3/5
Packaging 3.5/5
Effectiveness: 4/5
Hygiene 4/5

Updated:
Ok after using this product for weeks and weeks I realise its not as effective when I first started using it. Like I just didn't see any changes on my face at all. T^T I moved back to my old favourite PXE Anti- Acne Trace-free repairing serum (which I will do a review for it in the future)
So I will definitely not repurchase this product just because it is cheap!

My rating for it effectiveness is:
Effectiveness: 1.5/5


This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Neutrogena Hydro Boost night concentrate sleeping pack

Ever since I got acne, I have been using a gel cream from this range (line) as my night moisturiser as it is light weighted, and it is an aqua base product, which means it won't cause any breakouts to my skin, as it is not a cream that is overloaded with nutrients.

So when I was in Hong Kong I have decided to purchase this sleeping pack to see if it is as good as the gel cream. Because during winter time the cold and harsh weather make my skin really dry and applying the Hydro boost gel cream is just not enough for me T^T.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost claims to:
"It is specially formulated with Neutrogena’s smart Progressive Release System, which actively seeks out dry skin cells to replenish moisture in them throughout the night. As skin cells renew at night, the Hyaluronic Acid, Olive Extract and Ionic Mineral Complex help to make the most out of the cell regeneration process, therefore boosting the skin’s renewal capacity so that you wake up to an amazingly hydrated, soft and supple skin in the morning"

Product Size:50mL
Cost: Sorry guys I can't remember how much it cost ($25.50 USD on ebay)

Direction: Before sleep, massage evenly over face and neck after moisturiser and rinse off the next morning. Recommended to be used twice a week, although also suitable for daily use.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synntheic Beeswac, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Laureth-7, Mennitol, Carbomer, Sodium Pareth-12, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Cl 77289, Potulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magenesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Cl 42090

I really like the invention of sleeping mask it makes my life so much easier, since there are times you feel lazy and you don't feel like putting on different creams or essence or serums like one layer of sleeping mask is enough XD.

The product packaging was really well done everything was all sealed, so I know for sure that is clean not contaminated. But I kinda dislike how it is in a jar that means I have to use my fingers to dig some product out or a spatula which they did not offer one T^T.


The scent of the cream was slightly artificial and concentrated but is withstandable :)

The cream has a water base gel cream consistency slightly thicker than the gel cream moisturiser that is also in this line. The product also contain some beads, I am guessing they are hydraluronic acid beads?!?! Maybe this is what the are referring to "smart progressive release system"?!?! Well when I blended in my skin the beads kinda disappeared, it kinda felt slightly sticky, which I personally dislike but after you wait fot 5-10 minute that stickiness kinda disappear.

After blending the sleep mask out

leaving it dry for 5-10 minute

This product states that it is non- comedogenic which means it won't clog pores but for some reason after using it I got few acnes afterwards and I started getting sebums as well. I tried using this product again to test it but same thing happened again. I think I tested 5+ times but the result have not change.
But I have to admit my skin did feel very hydrated and soft after using it.

Will I repurchase this probably not since I got acnes and sebum from this product, maybe people with normal to dry skin should give it a dry because it will leave you face feeling soft and hydrated!
But people with acne prone skin and oily skin I don't think I will recommend it for you guys, but if you guys want to try it out please do so :D

Overall Rating:
Texture 4/5
Smell 3/5
Packaging 4/5
Effectiveness: 2.75/5
Hygiene 2.5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Haul] Wishtrend Haul

Since my first saw wishtrend product: ciracle in bonjour in Hong Kong, I have been desperately wanting to try it.

I was like I need to buy their product they just sound so awesome!
I have heard it from numerous Youtubers of ciracle, enca,skinmiso, skin&lab...products.
And surprisingly I found out skin79 was also under wishtrend!
I have been using skin79 ever since I started using bb cream, is just too good!
Their hot pink bb cream is just a must have guys, if you are a beginner to make up or bb cream, I would definitely recommend skin 79 bb cream. I heard that they are pretty well known in Korea! (^v^)b 

Anyways lets go back to my haul. In around August time I finally saved up enough money to purchase my first ever wishtrend haul. Hooray~!!!
I bought so many things XD

This is the box that the products came in. They were all individually bubble wrapped and place into the box! Is good that they were individually wrapped because most ebay seller don't individually wrapped them. And also some postal service in Australia just chuck the boxes into our front door so my products might actually get damage. 

These are all the items I purchased:
CIRACLE    Red Spot Cream                                                  USD16.99
ROJUKISS  Enca AC Drying Pinky Powder                       USD10.99

SKINMISO   Pore Beauty Nose Pack                                   USD21.99
RIVECOWE CC Cream for Dark Skin                                   USD20.99
Total Cost:  USD70.96 (but I got a voucher so it only cost me USD65.96)

The picture above are the sample packets/ freebies i got there was actually more but I gave them to my mum as she was more suitable it was the Skin&Lab ACE essence and the Vitamin A cream. I also got sent a 5% off coupon!!! Really love wishtrend for the freebies they give, they are so generous!!! :D

Recently I opened up the Skin&Lab B&K trouble essence- I really enjoyed using it, it really lightened up my acne scar, I am so greatful of that because during August I have breakout problems because I have my entrance exam ... the acne manage to heal in late August but I got a lot of scare left on my face T^T.
But after using this product my face cleared up a lot much clearer than before. Using it for 3 consecutive days pretty much all my scar faded. In the future if I have a chance I will definitely purchase this product!

What is WISHtrend?

Did you guys know Wishtrend is one of the fastest growing online shops in South Korea. They launch in around 2011, it's the company's aim was to "help you to be more beautiful". They carry a variety of products such as skincare products, makeup, fragrances, hair products, and much more  from the leading brands in Korea for both men and women! As of now, they are selling in 50 countries, and have introduced over 400 products from 30 brands...

Why would I want to purchase from Wishtrend?

• International Shipping (over $70 USD free shipping)
• Good quality products
• Credible
• Good customer service
• Fast shipping (15 business days, but it ends up 13 days for me so quick and awesome)
• Loads of freebies to try
• Safe payment system
• Affordable price (Well it might slightly pricey for some of their products but the quality of the product make it definitely worth purchasing, their products are comparable with high end products!But with a cheaper and lower price! :D )

Ok... I should stop here now, because I think I will go crazy complimenting this website and their products, because the products are just wayyyy too awesome. Like I totally wish I have tried these products earlier, maybe my skin wouldn't have been that bad if i tried it earlier T.T
I just absolutely adore wishtrend!

I will do a review on each individual product very soon so please look forward to it!
These products are not sponsored I purchased it with my own money

[Review] Etude Moistfull Collagen First Essence

Ever since I bought this during my Korea trip, I have been constantly using it. This is definitely part of my daily skincare routine now. This product does a fantastic job to my skin!

Etude Moistfull Collagen First Essence claims to:

"Etude House Moistfull Collagen First Essence is a hydrating moisture and collagen essence. Baobab Tree extract contains moisturizing properties that penetrate deep for better and longer lasting hydration. Also, contains 90% Collagen composition that increases collagen synthesis, providing a lifting and tightening effect. Promotes a radiant and lustrous glow to complexion."

• Hydrates
• Moisturizes
• Increases Collagen synthesis
• Penetrates Deep

Direction:After cleansing and before facial freshner (toner). Apply an appropriate amount all over face.

Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen Alcohol, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Benzophenone-5, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxethanol, CI 19140, CI 17200, Fragrance

This product is 100 mL
Cost: approx. $15 USD

I am going to be honest with you guys, I lost/ threw away the box that this product came in so I can't really comment on the packaging of the box. And I have been using this product for at least 7-8 months so I can't recall how the box looks like. But talking about the bottle of the product, it is not like the etude malgem one where it is plastic that got moulded to look like glass. This product actually got put into a glass bottle, I was totally surprise by that, oh it makes me feel like I am using a luxury product XD.

This product has a thick watery consistency, is probably similar to the consistency of serums.  Once again it sinks into your skin pretty fast (but not as fast as products i have previously mentioned) , it might feel slightly sticky (the stickiness it gives is different to the innisfree green tea pure skin) when first applying it,  but it is actually perfectly fine after you let the essence settles. As always etude house product have really nice scent to their product, this time the product have a citrus like scent to it, I actually quite enjoyed it when using it :D

after patting it onto my skin

after leaving it for approx 1-2 minutes

After applying it onto the face it definitely hydrate and moisturises my skin, I didn't get any breakouts from using this product and my pore actually minimised after using this product, maybe it's because it increased the production of my collagen or perhaps is because it penetrates into the deep layers of my skin keeping it dewy and healthy, therefore my pores have reduce in size! This product definitely brighten up your face, because my face use to be kinda dull, but now it looks more glowy.

I will definitely repurchase this product and I recommend all of you to buy this product. This product does fabulous job !!! There is not a single thing I dislike about this product. This is definitely one of my "holy grail" products!


Overall rating:

Texture 5/5
Smell 4.5/5
Packaging 5/5Effectiveness: 5/5
Hygiene 4.5/5

This product is not sponsored I purchased it with my own money