Review: Naruko Mandarin Orange & Pineapple Pore Refining Mask

Aloha, how can I get my hands off ?!
I pretty much use mask 3-4 times per week, I love mask, especially sheet mask, they are my skin rescue ranger.

Previously I'd tried the hydrating and brightening mask from Naruko, I love it so much and decided to try the others. This time I only bought the pore refining mask, I think I have large pores, not sure if this mask helps, but for the price and quality I'm pretty sure Naruko skincare is worth to try. Not to mention the very simple yet practical packaging, every items we bought, is actually donated to charity.

Let's jump into the review part. Any sheet mask I've used, I prefer something that thin enough yet hold up the  essence nicely. Thin sheet mask must be able to adhere onto my skin perfectly, else, I will never ever buy it again. The whole purpose using sheet mask is to ensure skin get well nutrients, if the masks doesn't sit nicely, is totally no point.

Talking about pore refining, when your skin get well hydrated, pore will shrink significantly. Water helps to plump up the skin and brighten the complexion. I like how well the mask hydrate my skin, but in terms of pore refining I will give it 80%, well better than nothing. I notice a better pore tightening effect after using the MBD apple polyphenol sheet mask. Once your skin is hydrated, the oil secretion will also reduce.

The mask itself is very light scented, more like a fruity orange scent. Each mask is well soaked with essence, I like the mask doesn't dripping with lots of essence. It comes in perfect size whether is the mask/cotton/packaging.

Same as the other Naruko sheet masks, 1 box contains 5 pieces, cost round RM19.90, sometimes when Watson having sales, you will get 10-15% off.

That's all for my short review. Have a nice day!

Back with some Random Updates

Hello, I'm back. Too much things happened recently and some issues still going on. Well, not to mention too much about my personal things, just keep fingers crossed, things will be better and can resolve soon.

I started to feel time passed way too fast and  we can't control much but just live to its fullest. Few months back, I was so obsessed with traditional clothing, I think there are pretty and comfortable to wear, it looks nice and formal. I think I've almost 20 baju kurung which has been tailored made this year. Haha!

Besides, I've finally finished my pre-wedding photoshoot. It was freaking tiring, we've browsed trough our photo and once the photo album design is done, we'll be able to view it before photo printing! All I want to say is, the tiredness is worth it.

I've been enjoying taking care my little niece. She is so bubbly and cute. Watching her growing up day by day, I can't deny life is too short, appreciate your love ones, the older one because the time we spend together with our grandparents is getting shorter.

Other than that, I will never, ever, missed out my skincare. I've been a loyal Cellnique skincare users. As much as I love and enjoy using it, I started to realize my skin doesn't react well with the products as previous. One factor is the beautician service level has significant decrease: not extracted thoroughly, after facial the skin doesn't seems to look good or feel MUCH better.

I'm currently trying out Cosmecnique foam cleanser and face scrub, I will review these 2 lovely items soon.
My current beautician is so much helpful. For me, as much as I love facial treatments, I love seeing, visiting my beautician. They must be helpful and informative enough, service is of course important, counselling and advice also part of reasons I have my facial done monthly.

Understanding my skincare steps and products makes me happier than ever. I thought to share my beautician advice, but of course, these advises are for me and it might be different for others.

Cleansing
- always double cleanse: makeup remover -> foam cleaner
- exfoliate 3-4 times a week (my skin is clogged and oily)

Treatment
-toner, always use cotton pad, this way we can remove other dirt that failed to be removed during cleansing step
-always follow with a hydrating mask (because my skin condition) after face scrub
-moisturize well (I'm currently using Cellnique D'sensi calming cream, still haven't hit pan)
-always use sunscreen in the day time whether is sunny/rainy/gloomy day

* I'm currently not suitable to use products contains AHA, it will dries up my skin and skin become flaky even though I'm belong to oily and combination skin type *

Lastly, I'm getting least in doing makeup, which is why I'm no longer posting makeup tutorial, EOTD (my favourites) and NOTD. I think my work not suitable to put on nail polish and heavy EOTD.
However, base makeup seems to be more and more interesting for me. Might do some review on drugstore base makeup together with my current natural lip color application.

Have a great day and week ahead. Thanks for reading!

   

Review: Kiehl's Blemish Control Daily Skin-Clearing Treatment

Hi everyone. Since the weather and the air aren't in the best condition my skin tends to break out like crazy!
Months ago, I bought some skincare from Kiehl's and I thought most of the products works pretty good for my skin. But currently my favourite acne treatment is this baby!

Whenever I'm stress or not enough rest or doesn't practice the proper night time cleansing routine, the evil acne is one step closer. I know cleansing is very important, but sometime workload and working hours really drench my energy. I believe clog pores and PMS are the major cause for my acne.

Previously, this item is not in my Kiehl's purchasing list. It was recommended by the senior SA. She mentioned how great this product works and will not trigger redness/burn/sensitive on skin. Okay, so I decided to give it a try.

Here's some products details.

First of all, I have to mention that it comes in 30ml packaging. I'm hoping Kiehl's will come out with LE bigger packaging like its other moisturizer. Personally, 30ml can last 2months or more or my face. Sometimes I will use it all over my face or only emphasize on the pimples.

It costs RM115 which I think is pretty standard. I'm no longer love or crazy with fancy packaging these days. The product comes in tube form, very simple packaging yet practical. Plus, after finish the whole thing, you can keep it and join the Kiehl's Malaysia recycle project. Upon 10 full size empty container (Kiehl's product) you can exchange the Kiehl's lipbalm.

I enjoy the runny liquid texture. I use it day and night but sometimes only use on night time depends on my skin condition. Since the active ingredients salicylic acid might dries out the skin, I only need small amount for entire face and emphasize on the S.O.S area. So far, I've yet to have any dries spots after using it. I like how it works. It kills the acne but doesn't irritate my skin. It doesn't dries and flakes my skin. This is very important, else you will not able to apply any makeup/ face powder. Going out with a bare face and lots of acne dots is not cute at all!

Besides helping in killing the acne, it helps the skin to recover from red/darker acne marks and skin healing too. I always use it after toner and followed with moisturizer. I enjoy using this very much and can't even imagine how my face looks without it. It is completely oil free, fragrance free, paraben free, no mineral.
Upon application, its runny texture allows it to blend and absorb easily into the skin. It smells okay sort of a clean scent, not sting or what so ever.

I find that using acne product such as clindamycin is effective but long term of antibiotics usage is still not recommended. I only use when I need whereas other time, I'm really rely on this item. So far, it works better and beyond my impression.

I highly recommend this for people who suffer acne breakouts. If your condition are very serious, still please visit a dermatologist. Anyway, this is just my review based on my personal experience after using it for nearly 2months.

I hope, Kiehl's Malaysia will launch a online purchase and deliver to consumer because seriously Kiehl's outlet are majorly in PJ, KL,Penang. Whoever live in other states have difficulties in getting the skincare products just like me.

Thanks for reading. 

Have a nice weekends

Review: Naruko VC Brightening & Deep Hydrating Mask

Hello, it has been so long I've not been blogging at all. Gosh, time flies, lots of things happens.
My beloved grandpa passed away last month, I felt terrible and regret for not spending time with him for his very last time. The rest of the incident, I prefer to keep for myself as memories.

Well, busy schedule on work and in life. I've been visited by some acne germs as well. I'm currently change to some new skincare, combination of drugstore, salon and high end. I will update my skincare routine some time later.

I just bought the Naruko face mask few days ago. My skin feels very dry after using some skincare with salicylic acid. Since Watson carries Naruko brand and I'm pretty sure I like this brand as much as an ant meet sugar! I decided to pick up this mask. There are another face mask for pores and whitening.
But when the skin is thirsty, the most food it needs is water for hydration, and so, I picked this back home.

It comes in a medium size box with 5 pieces sheet mask. The packaging isn't attractive but I'm very sure with the product quality. I've tested few pieces, the mask is dense and well soaked with essence. Good thing is, everything comes in good and perfect portions. No extra essence dripping, the mask itself is similar like the beauty dairies mask but thicker. 

After complete my cleansing routine, I will open 1 piece of mask and put nicely onto my face. It feels cooling and very hydrating. The essence is translucent but not too sticky. My sensitive skin also get soothes and hydrates. Because everyone has different face feature, such as smaller cheeks, bigger nose and etc, I will always tear the ends of eye ares on the mask, so that it adheres better.

I basically will leave it for about 20mins. Then gently massage the mask over my face. Rub my palms and using my own body temperature, massage my face for the essence to absorb. Let me tell you, it feels so nice and my skin looks brightens and plump. Later on, I follow up with moisturizer.

I highly recommend people who are on budget, skincare fanatic, anyone... to try it out. 5 pieces in 1 box cost only RM19.90. Cheap and very effective! I'm thinking to try out another 2 types of its mask.

Thanks for spending time reading my blog, I appreciate it very much.

Have a nice day