Mieza Everdeen

Assalamualaikum and hello! Skin hydration has been a topic that haunts me for a very long time. As a person with oily skin, I used to think that I don't need moisturizer at all. Luckily I realized that I was wrong and I started my quest for the right moisturizer. It was a tenuous journey as I spent a lot of money and time on moisturizers that made me look like an oil slick after a few hours, which was devastating and humiliating as well. It was until recently that I found and learned on which type of moisturizers that are suitable with my skin concern, and that we can also have 2 different moisturizers for day and night. Aside from oily T-Zone, I have been through episodes of dry, flaky, and peeling skin. So when I heard that L'Occitane is coming out with a new formulation for their Angelica Hydration Skincare, I felt really intrigued to find out about it ^_^

I found that L'Occitane actually has introduced Angelica range in 2011 but now they have reinforced the secret recipe and also came out with an additional product to further complete the range. The name Angelica came from the potent ingredient used for this green range, which is the organic Angelica plant from the Drome region of France. Well, what is so magical about this Angelica plant that made L'Occitane registered 2 patents for this range? They call it an "Angelic Alchemy". Angelica plant can grow up to the height of 2 meters in just a few days due to its exceptional capacity for self-hydration. This organic Angelica from Drome region has hydrating and revitalizing properties, making L'Occitane researchers found a way to incorporate the extracts of organic angelica water and organic angelica essential oil for optimal skin hydration, and angelica seeds for long-lasting effectiveness.
So the two products under spotlight for this Angelica range are the Hydra Vital Cream (new formulation) and Hydra Vital Gel (new product). Both are moisturizers, which in my opinion are suitable for day and night, and also for people with normal/dry and oily skin. Both products came in 50ml frosted glass jar. Hydra Vital Cream is white in colour, and the consistency is thick, cream-like. The new formula enriched this cream with angelica seed extract, which enables it to offer 48hours* long lasting moisturization. It claims to boost natural skin hydration while at the same time revitalizes and helps protect skin from environmental stresses. This cream gives freshness to skin and makes skin appear plumper, smoother and radiant.

Hydra Vital Gel is the lighter version of its sister cream, targeted to give instant and intense hydration. It is stated that this gel is ideal for people with normal to combination skin as it melts smoothly with an instant thirst-quenching effect. Upon use, skin freshness is protected and over time it can help retain radiance and vitality as it claims to offer 24-hour hydration*.

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Assalamualaikum and hello! If you guys have been following my haul updates closely on this blog and my Instagram in the past few months, you would know that I am very infatuated with tea tree oil as a mean to heal acne. I had a major acne outbreak earlier this year due to my diet problem (yes, I figured it out!) and my skin is still in healing process, which is yet to be called a safe state. I am beyond done with trying numerous acne/pimple gels from drugstores that never works on my medicine-resistant skin. Even Dalacin-T can't help my skin to heal those bumps. I don't see a dermatologist because I am still financially incapable of paying for such service. So I resorted back to square one, where I once tried treating my pimples with tea tree oil as I reviewed here. However, it was a pure essential oil so my skin went really dry and certain parts where I applied the oil peeled but the result was good, it vanished my pimples in a few days. I currently enjoy using The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil which price is more friendly to my thin pocket XD as to complement the tea tree oil, I bought Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion from The Body Shop two months ago and I have been using it quite religiously. 

The product is like a mild moisturizer (not the thick cream moisturizer type) which comes in a squeeze tube. There is only one default size containing 50ml of product. Packaging wise, nothing fancy as it comes in the signature green tube and green label for The Body Shop's tea tree range. I love the packaging as it is travel-friendly and hygienic. On the packaging is written that this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion is suitable for blemished skin. It claims to be a lightweight hydration lotion with shine-control, aiming towards clearer looking skin and it is also infused with tamanu oil. I learned from this website that tamanu oil is a cure for acne, eczema, psoriasis and some other skin problems. 

As I have been using this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion for almost 2 months, I can say that it is a helpful product to my pimple infested skin. I can see that it does its job as a "skin clearing lotion" but the result is only after continuous use for 2 months. It does not clear my skin entirely however, as new pimples still pop occasionally if I don't properly treat my skin, control my diet, lack of water and lack of sleep. What I can confirm is that this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion does its job well if I am disciplined enough to take care of my entire body and skin well-being. It is light enough to be used during the day under makeup and I don't find my face getting more oily than normal. The tea tree scent is not too strong, the lotion does not sting my skin, and it absorbs almost instantly with a tinge of cooling sensation. Even though it is a tea tree product, I'm glad that it does not dry my skin either. 

I use this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion during the day and night, after toner application. However at night, I love giving my skin extra hydration while I sleep so after this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion, I will smooth on another layer of my other favourite moisturizer. The instruction from this Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion packaging is to smooth the lotion upwards your face and neck. Overall, I did not experience any adverse reaction, my skin is healing from ferocious acne outbreak and I can see myself repurchasing this lotion because using it gives comfort to my skin. I won't say it's a HG product as it is not an overnight miracle, but it is worth the shot if you have oily and blemished skin. For RM49.00 per 50ml, I consider it affordable.

*Disclaimer : Product was bought by my own money and review is 100% honestly based on my experience*

Coming to the product itself. Upon pumped out, the gel is blue in colour and it went colourless when spread on skin. It's texture is like thin gel, since it is water based it does not feel heavy or greasy on skin. It has a pleasant smell that I really love which is not too strong and it doesn't linger for long either. The gel gives instant cooling effect on skin for a few seconds. Based on my experience of wearing it, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel SPF30/PA++ gives my skin the needed moisturization and my skin doesn't feel dry or tight throughout the day. I work in a fully air-conditioned office for 8 hours daily so this gel so far worked well to keep my skin moisturized. However, my skin tend to feel a bit greasy after 4 hours so I need to blot to avoid my face looking shinier than what I'm supposed to be :p

As for the sun protection factor, this product does a decent job as my skin does not feel 'burned' when I was walking to work at 9.30am. However, after lunch, I usually wash my face (for ablution) and reapply again. I also believe the perspiration on my face upon walking under the scorching sun to the stall for lunch have washed away whatever sun protection I have on. The good point is, whenever I have this on, my skin does not sting when exposed to direct sunlight. 

Above all, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel SPF30/PA++ is a decent moisturizer and sun protection gel to be used. I really love the fact that it hydrates my skin well, makes my cheeks feel soft and bouncy at the same time and has a pleasant smell. The sun protection factor is sufficient for medium sunlight exposure, but if you're sweating buckets after wearing Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel SPF30/PA++ then I think it is best to reapply.

What is your favourite moisturizer and sunscreen? Do you prefer 2 in 1 products like this?

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