Mieza Everdeen: toner

Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion : An Introduction and Mini Review

Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion Thursday, October 01, 2015

Assalamualaikum and hello! Let me tell you one thing about me. Apart from being a cotton pad addict, I am also a toner freak. I love toners and I feel happy to have lots of them on my table. No, I'm not a psycho but I'm just special that way :p So, when I tore open the parcel that surprised me last week, I was happy and intrigued at the same time because despite of receiving the ordinary watery toner, I received a gel toner instead.

Hada Labo Multifunctioning 5-in-1 Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is the latest innovation that functions as a lotion, mask, essence, astringent and emulsion. Promising to leave a cool, refreshing sensation on your skin upon application, the two types of Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid) contained in this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion also aim to instantly penetrate into the deepest layer of our skin for a deep hydration effect that does not result in stickiness on the skin.

Though Hada Labo is known for its effective hydration properties, this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion also contains Vitamin C derivatives with aim to balance skin tone for a visibly fairer, translucent and naturally radiant looking skin. Apart from that, it also contains Witch Hazel leaf extract that acts as an astringent to tighten and refine pores for a smoother looking skin. With all these goodness combined, Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is your one perfect solution towards whitening, hydration and the key to smooth and supple skin all-day long.

Hada Labo has been producing skincare products that are fragrance-free, colorant-free, mineral oil-free and pH balance with low irritant on the skin in order to cater to all skin types. Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion is exclusively available at Watsons stores nationwide at a retail price of RM63.50 per bottle.

Mieza Says :

I have been using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion twice a day for almost two weeks and I think I am ready to share with you my first impression on it. I cannot say anything about whitening yet as that will need a longer trial. Presentation wise, Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion comes in a transparent blue bottle with 200ml worth of product inside. The gel is not too thick, it absorbs very fast into my skin and it has no funny scent to it.

Okay, let's look at its hydration property. Does the Hyaluronic Acid and Nano Hyaluronic Acid help my skin? I say yes, because I have combination skin with dry patches near my eyebrows. I realized that with this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion, those dry patches did not appear so badly anymore and my makeup application is smoother around that area. When applied, this gel lotion left a cool, smooth feeling on my and it is not-sticky at all.

Next, do I find the 5-in-1 properties helpful? As a person who is always out and about, I can say that being 5-in-1 is helpful in terms of time saving if you're in a rush or if you hate hassle, or space saving on your dressing table or in your bag if you're travelling. This Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion comes in a big bottle so for travelling I advise you to transfer it into smaller bottles.

In a nutshell, I am comfortable using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion as so far I found it being an ideal toner for me due to its properties of hydration, astringent, essence, lotion and emulsion. My skin stays smooth, bouncy and supple all day long and that is something I look forward to experience every day, thanks to Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion ^_^ I love multi-purpose skincare as it helps me to reduce layering and it saves time and space. I did not experience any breakouts nor skin discomfort along the course of using this Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion. The price is reasonable for the amount of product and it stays true to Hada Labo's skincare philosophy, Perfect x Simple. Recommended? Definitely ;)

Till then, thank you for reading!

Product : Hada Labo Whitening Cooling Gel Lotion

Price : RM63.50 (200ml)

Availability : Watsons

Disclaimer : Product was sent for review purposes. Opinions written here are solely based on my experience as a user and please take note that being sponsored does not affect my honesty in writing. I always do my best to display positive points that I experienced because this blog's aim is to serve as a portal for useful information only.

Love,

Mieza

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Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse Review

Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse Sunday, September 21, 2014

Assalamaualaikum and hello! Now before I get started and you get all confused, I'd like to tell that this review has nothing to do with the famous acne-healing brand OXY okay? This post is specially crafted to review about a 3 in 1 product that claims to act as a makeup remover, facial cleanser and toner. This sounds like a very useful product to me especially on working days and holiday trips because it works in 3 different ways and most importantly, it saves space in my bag. Best of all, no rinsing is needed whenever you use Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse as a makeup remover.

These ingredients in Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse enables the product to effectively revitalize our skin. It thoroughly removes dead skin cells and helps skin renewal in a gentle way. When using Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse on our skin, no harsh rubbing is needed thus making it highly suitable for all skin types, even for sensitive skin. Beauty Talk claims that OxySolution Mousse is effective to remove non-waterproof makeup, remove dead and unhealthy skin layer, and it also works to give our skin a double cleansing effect if you are a heavy makeup user.

I have been using this OxySolution Mousse for more than 10 days in a row, and I am ready to share with you all about how it works on me :) This Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse is quite different from the "mousse" texture that I expected. I thought it would be a thick foamy solution like the normal mousse but Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse seems to fall into a runny mousse category. The bubbles are so thin it dissolves into watery texture within seconds.

I used Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse to remove my makeup and it takes 8 to 10 cotton pads to completely wipe all the makeup off my skin. I use 1 or half pump on each cotton pads. My everyday makeup routine would include BB cream, powder foundation (sometimes mineral powder), loose powder, waterproof eyeliner on my waterlines, lip tint and sunscreen. Because I need to pray 3 times while at work, I don't wear blusher, mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow on my eye lids as they are tough to remove and I hate tugging my skin to remove them. However, you also don't have to worry on using Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse around your eyes because it is hypoallergenic.

what's on my hand : BB cream, waterproof eyeliners, eye shadows, lip stain, cream blusher

So far, I can say that Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse really works in removing non-waterproof makeup and some waterproof makeup too. I tested by wiping my face with a facial cleansing wipe after I used Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse, and I found no traces of makeup left. It does not give my skin a tight feeling either, but I always rinse my face because it left my skin with a mild sticky feeling. My skin also felt smooth and bright after I cleanse with Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse, no irritation experienced and I am really impressed with this product :)

First & second pic : Test 1 - all removed except Miss Hana Gel Eyeliner

Third pic : Test 2 - all removed except Maybelline Colorshow (Shiny Beige) and Silkygirl Funky Eyelights

Overall, I would say that Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse is excellent in removing non-waterproof makeup, acts as a gentle double cleansing agent and it can be counted on to be the mild skin renewal agent if you use it daily. This is because I can see that my skin condition is quite good along the course of using Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse. Since I yet to use this for a full month, I won't say it is a miraculous product. The effect is mild within 10 days but physical improvements are noticeable. I only wish that the mousse can be thicker because I think it will be a lot more fun to use, hehe!

Product Info

Product : Beauty Talk OxySolution Mousse

Price : RM 105 | 110ml

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Good Toners for Oily Combination and Acne Prone Skin

acne skin toner Thursday, August 21, 2014

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Fabulous Finds : OXY Powder Lotion

blemish care Thursday, January 23, 2014

Assalamualaikum and hello!

I hope my fellow readers are all in good health and happy mood :) I have been very busy with internship placement like applying here and there, nervously waiting for the replies, and also going for interviews. Phew, I was told by a senior not to stress too much on internship but being a nerdy perfectionist, I just can't help feeling insecure about it >.< It is nerve-wrecking you know, and the zits kept on popping making me more stressed =_='' I really should learn how to keep calm and chillax, hehe! Anyone has ideas how to keep calm and chillax? Tell me tell me!

Okay as you can see from the title of this post, I decided to make a new series called Fabulous Finds. I know it sounds like the first beauty box subscription in Malaysia, please don't sue me for non-originality but I just love the phrase! Please don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to copy anybody and please tell me if I am violating any copyrights and I'll surely change it! In my series of Fabulous Finds, I will be mentioning a brief intro and probably some simple review on whatever I found interesting and helpful, regardless the topic/item/services. I hope I will be consistent and persistent enough to keep my site lively apart from beauty reviews :)

Now I'm very excited to tell you about OXY Powder Lotion that I am currently using as a toner. I won this product from Tammy's giveaway along with a handful of Mentholatom products. FYI, I have been battling with a very nasty breakout that none of my blemish care products can cure since one month and half back (T_T) it is very devastating to see my skin condition, particularly on the forehead being invaded by pimples. Maybe the blemish care products I used are not strong enough to banish them, or my skin is too congested to absorb the solutions, I don't know =_='' anybody wanna sponsor me some excellent acne treatments? *tak malu me XD*

Back to the main topic! OXY Powder Lotion claims to prevent blemishes, have oil control power and unclog pores. I have been using them for about 3 weeks, and what I can say is that :

it helps controlling my oily skin (control sebum production? is that the right term?)
my skin stays matte longer than before I started using it (without makeup on, indoors)
can't really say it prevent blemishes but frequent use proved that it controls the size of my pimples
acne/pimple marks became less prominent (but not fully disappear) with frequent use

There's another phenomenon I encountered when using it. I wiped the cotton pad soaked with OXY Powder Lotion on my nose and guess what? I found some tiny black residues on the cotton pad! Are those blackheads? Yes, I am certain they are. Only 2-3 blackheads (I can't believe I counted them XD) but it is something, for me :) Other effects I felt upon using OXY Powder Lotion is that it gives cooling sensation upon application (menthol is among the ingredients) and it doesn't make my skin feel tight.

So, I think that's all for now. I'll be making an in-depth review about this product, lets hope I'll have more to tell you in the next post ^_^

Tell me, have you ever used this product? Or, do you have anything similar to suggest?

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Butterfly Project School Chapter 1 : Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner [REVIEW]

Butterfly Project School Thursday, October 31, 2013

Assalamualaikum and hello!

When I was on the hospital bed earlier in October, I received a call from Nationwide Express, saying that they were standing in front of my rented house to deliver my parcel. Since I won't be back until a week later, I just had to stay calm and patient, wondering what parcel could it be~

The day arrived when I was finally able to pick it up at Nationwide's office. I couldn't contain my excitement upon seeing the box inside, it's the Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner!

Thanks to The Butterfly Project for selecting me to be one of their student for Butterfly Project School, and thanks to Natta Cosme too for sponsoring us the toner to be reviewed :D

Lets see what's inside the pretty box ey?

I really appreciate the fact that Natta Cosme did some personalization like writing our names on the box, on the card and including extras like the cards in an envelope, sparing us an excellent pack of cotton puffs and letting us try a sample pack of the famous Egyptian Magic Cream. Oh, we got a fortune cookie like thingy too, but it is in a medicine capsule :D how creative!

The cotton puff stated above is no ordinary puffs that leave cottony residue on your face. I personally have used them with the toner and it rocks! They stick together in one piece, they're not messy or thin like the ordinary cotton puff and they're very soft to my skin ^_^

Retails at RM9.90 for a pack of 222 cotton puffs

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I yet to try the Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream, but I just wanna show you what Natta Cosme team did to make the entire box content exciting to me :D

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream

Retails at RM5 for 3ml

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Now we have come to the star of this post,

Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner

^_^

Retails at RM45 for 335ml

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my bottle of rosy goodness!

Product Background

This toner is a USA product, and before it was known around the globe it has been in the Thayers' family for generations. Rose Thayer, the developer of this toner's recipe was always said to look 10 years younger than her actual age, and her secret is the toner itself! Later on, it was commercialized and everyone can now look 10 years younger like Rose Thayer :D

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transparent bottle & content so that users can read the description from behind

My fist impression on the product was, HOW ON EARTH AM I GONNA FINISH THIS TONER? hihi, true, the bottle is freakin big and it contains 335ml worth of toner inside! In fact, this is the biggest bottle of toner I ever encountered in my entire life. See, I put Thayers toner next to L'oreal toner for a comparison. Before this I thought the latter was the biggest, boy I was wrong!

Product description: Made of extract from the Witch Hazel shrub (Hamamelis Virginiana) and a blend of other time-tested ingredients – THAYERS® Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Formula Astringents and Alcohol-Free Toners are soothing, natural treatments that cleanse, tone and soothe your skin. THAYERS® are the only Witch Hazel products made of non-distilled extract from the Witch Hazel shrub maintaining the highest levels of therapeutic tannins.

Ingredients : Purified Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf (Certified Organic Filet Of Aloe Vera), Glycerin (Vegetable), Fragrance (Natural Rose) Hamamelis Virginiana (THAYERS® proprietary un-distilled Witch Hazel) Extract, Rosa Centifolia (Rose) Flower Water, Citric Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate.

Why you should go for Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera toner?

Alcohol free
Paraben free
Propylene Glycol free
Un-distilled witch hazel (with all the beneficial natural tannins)
Moisturizes
Cleanses

As for its practicality, you can see that the bottle is big, so it is not really suitable to be carried around in your handbag. It also can take up much space in your toiletries bag/luggage. Love it too much and can't live without it? Here's a solution for you ;) Go to Daiso, Watson, Guardian or SaSa and buy travel size bottles for skincare ^_^ There are many types of it available, with normal round cap, spray cap or pump type, so you can choose at ease!

I also don't have a problem with the cap of this toner's bottle. Since the toner is watery-like, Thayers is thoughtful enough to ensure the dispensing hole made to a small size so that it won't be a total mess in case of spilling.

I have been using this toner for 2 weeks, and I have some very interesting experience to share with you guys. At first the toner stings, and my face felt 'hot' upon application. I saw other Butterflies experiencing the same issue too, but I decided it was nothing. Over the next few days, the stinging sensation recedes, and now it does not hurt my skin at all. Why it stung at first? Err, I also don't have an answer for that :p

Oh one more thing, I really love the rose scent of this toner! It makes me feel alive and high-spirited early in the morning, and when I use it after cleansing my face in the evening, the smell made me feel relaxed ^_^ well, I love roses so yeah :p

Sorry I don't have a picture of the cotton pad after wiping the toner on my face. I learned from Mywomenstuff through Love4Beauti (my lecturer must be proud of me for applying citation method in this blog post!!) that when applying toner to your face using a cotton pad :

if the cotton pad turns brown : your makeup is not thoroughly removed, please change your cleanser coz it's not working well
if the cotton pad turns grey : caused by dead skin cells

Since I'm using Bifesta Sebum Makeup Remover (for oily skin) and it works beyond excellent in removing my makeup, I only found my cotton pad grey after wiping the toner on my face, yeayy!

Overall, I love Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner ^_^ Though I started with a slight confusion as it stings/gave my skin a mild burning sensation, it turned out okay up till now. I can now feel my skin has become smoother and less dull than before, must be the magic from Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner :D

I really recommend you guys to try Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner. Apart from the economical size and price, it does work wonders on my skin, and I trust it will work just the same with you too, or even better ^_^ who knows, right? I think my bottle is enough to last me at least a year. Poor my other toners, I think I have to be fair in rotating the use :p ~~macam kahwin empat pula nak kena be fair~~

As a token of appreciation, Natta Cosme is so generous to give us a RM5 discount upon any purchase above RM50 from their shop :D just key-in LOVEBT during your check-out process ya, don't forget! Be quick and make your purchase before January 15th, 2014 okay?

Again, thanks a lot to The Butterfly Project Malaysia and Natta Cosme for trusting me in testing and reviewing this wonderful Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera Toner. Hopefully I'll make the cut for the consecutive chapters of Butterfly Project School ^_^

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