[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