Review: The Face Shop Honey Suckle 24 Moisture Body Exfoliator

Hi guys!

I am reviewing The Face Shop Honey Suckle 24 Moisture Body Exfoliator today.
I bought this product in Malaysia for less than S$18. I have not seen this product on Singapore shelves so I am not sure whether they are available here.

So here is the texture of the product. Its beige-brown in colour and there are tiny brown beads to aid exfoliation.When you spread it out to scrub, the colour turns white, something like soap but there won't be any bubbles. Just a tiny amount is sufficient because unlike the sugar scrub from Burt's Bees, the beads does not melt away.

There is a very fragrant smell, similar to that of a perfume. The smell is so strong that I can it engulfed my whole cupboard where I placed it. I would say the exfoliation is decent as I can see the difference in brightness of the skin after I exfoliate one leg and compare it to the other leg which has not been exfoliated yet. The beads are small and very gentle on the skin.

RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase: Probably not, not that it is not good but I would like to try on new stuff! :)

Review: Ettusais Acne Whitening UV Ex (Dry Block)

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I am reviewing the Ettusais Acne Whitening UV Ex (Dry Block) today. I bought this around a year ago but didn't go around finishing it. Can't believe the words on the packaging actually faded off already. I would say this Ettusais product packaging is below average for a counter brand.

• SPF 24, PA++
• Non-comedogenic
• Fragrance Free
• Colorant Free

 This is more suitable for dry skin types and the cream base has moisturising properties. There is an oil block as well, which has a lighter texture that caters to oily skin. As it is a cream base, it does not spread as easily as the La-Roche Posay one.

After you spread it out, it does not feel greasy but there is a slight white cast. Perhaps, this is the 'whitening' they meant? This serves to be a makeup base so you still need to apply foundation or some loose powder. 

RATING: 3/5

Will I Repurchase? No

Review: SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

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I am reviewing the SK-II Facial Treatment Essence today.
This miracle water contains more than 90% of Pitera. It started when scientists noticed that elderly japanese workers at a sake brewary had wrinkled face but extraordinary soft and youthful hands. After years of research, they isolated the source: Pitera! The brand is considered a luxurious brand as a whole skincare line can easily set you back at a thousand dollars. 
I found quite a lot of mixed reviews on this products, its either a love or a hate relationship. Some even mentioned that their skin is "addicted" to this product is which when they stop using it, their skin turned worse.

I had been using this FTE on and off for 1.5 years now. I have since decreased to using it only at night to repair my skin. I find that FTE works best when you use the whole SK-II line. My skin was at its peak when I used the Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser - FTE - Repair C - Skin Signature regime. However, I did not want to use such so many expensive productus yet so I switched to other products while still using the SK-II Cleanser and FTE.

The other day, I used the FTE in between my Curel products and had a bad sensitive reaction. My right cheek turned red and itchy and small little bumps appear. I had to stop all skincare products and used only the La-Roche Posay and Avene thermal spray. These products are life-savers!

The Facial Treatment Essence comes in an exquisite heavy glass bottle. The new 330ml one comes in a plastic pump bottle which it is said to be 8% richer in Pitera compared to the usual 150ml, 215ml and 250ml bottles.

The essence is a clear liquid with a fermented smell. I couldn't take the smell at first but grew to like it.
I will pour the essence of a piece of cotton pad and slowly pat on my face as much times as I can. 

I use to have a lot of pimples and bumps on my forehead during my JC days, they all pretty much cleared up now, with occasional pimples here and there. Overall, I would say it really helps to improve the skin if I compare my skin now to back during my JC days. The effects of this Facial Ttreatment Essence can be pretty evident in some people. I have an aunt whose face is really glowing and radiant.
Perhaps I still need to give it more time to see the effects on my skin.

RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase? Yes

Haul: August 2012

Hi guys!

I bought some new skincare products recently and thought I would share it here :)

1) Curel Moisture Lotion 2 and Moisture Face Milk

This were bought a few months back and I have started using them. I will do a more thorough review after I finish about half a bottle or more. Stay tuned!

2) The Face Shop Honey Suckle 24 Moisture Body Exfoliator

Bought this in Malaysia, not sure if its available in Singapore though. The store was having 20% discount and considering the exchange rate, this came out to be less than S$18. I couldn't make up my mind to buy this or the sake one but chose this in the end because the SA claimed that it is more suitable for sensitive skin.

3) Kose Mask White

Had been eyeing this for the longest time! Wanted to grab it in the airport in May but somehow I didn't lol! Was too tired from the flight. Happened to see a Buy one Free one promo on newspapers last week and rushed to get it the next day. S$35 for 2!

Review: Skinfood Egg White Pack

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I am reviewing the Skinfood Egg White Pack today.
It comes in a set of 5 pieces of forehead & chin pack and 5 pieces of nose pack.

The forehead and chin pack. So basically you just place the inverted triangle between your eyebrows and another on the jaw as show in the picture. I only saw around 2-3 whiteheads from the chin pack and nothing removed from the forehead, it does remove some fine hair though.

The nose pack. It is slightly smaller than the Etude House Green Tea Nose Pack so it fits me better. The effect is roughly the same as the Etude House one as well, but visual wise the Etude House seems to be more effective because of the green background.

So basically you need to wet the areas you are going to stick on. Wait for it to dry. Around 15-20mins. Peel off from the bottom, in upwards motion.

RATING: Forehead and Chin Pack - 1/5
               Nose Pack - 3/5
Will I Repurchase: No

Review: Etude House I Need You, Aloe! Mask Sheet

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I'm reviewing the Etude House I Need You, Aloe! Mask Sheet. Gosh, what a long name. So this is the  mask that made me fall in love with korean masks again after my not-so-good experience with the 'Made In Korea' Watsons house brand masks.

But this Etude House mask totally made me fall in love with korea masks! I just couldn't resist buying them even though I still have around 140 taiwan masks at home. Korea and taiwan masks are quite different. The essence in taiwan masks tend to be more sticky and slightly thicker but korea masks are watery and more runny. I feel that the essence in korea masks absorbs into the skin faster and does not feel as sticky after removing the mask.

My face tends to get red patches easily due to my sensitive skin. So one day my skin was acting up again where my cheek area were reddish. So I took this mask out from my refrigerator and used it. To my surprise, when I removed the mask, the redness was nearly gone and it really soothes my skin.

I use this mask occasionally now, only when my skin feels exceptionally sensitive. Otherwise, I continue with the My Beauty Diary masks.

There are several flavours in this line but I personally favour the aloe one because aloe is more suitable for sensitive skin. I did purchase the green tea, pomegranate and pearl ones which I will review after I tried them.


RATING: 5/5
Will I Repurchase? Definitely!

Review: The Face Shop White Mud Nose Pack

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I'm reviewing The Face Shop White Mud Nose Pack today.
This product was introduced by a friend of mine after telling her my concerns about the blackheads on my nose. Lucky for me, The Face Shop was having a 15+5% discount so I got this nose pack at a little below $10.

This is a peel-off mask type unlike the strips kind. The texture is glue-ish and can be a little bit messy.
Apply a thick enough layer so that it will be easier to peel off later. It takes about 20 mins for the nose pack to dry, depending how thick a layer you apply. I only managed to pull out a decent amount of whiteheads on my third try because the first two tries were either too thin or I pulled it off too early when it has not completely dried yet.

This is what it looks like after you peel it off. I am showing only the front part, not the one with all the gunk haha!

I would say it does removes impurities such as the whiteheads in my nose but it didn't remove any blackheads which I guess were too deep-rooted. I feel that it does it job in removing whiteheadsas well as the Etude House Green Tea Nose Pack, which I will review soon. In terms of pricing, The Face Shop White Mud Nose Pack may be slightly cheaper depending on the number of usage. If you are looking for a fuss-free nose pack, the Etude House Green Tea Nose Pack is more suitable.\

RATING: 3.5/5
Will I Repurchase? Not for now, will consider when the times come!