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2013 Skincare Favourites

2013 favourites Wednesday, January 08, 2014

Assalamualaikum and hello!

How's 2014 treating you guys so far? I hope we all are getting better in all aspects, I can feel like 2014's gonna be a big year for me ^_^ Straight to the point, it's not too late for me to share what skincare products I've been loving in 2013 with you guys I think :) Most of the products are bought using my own $$$ and two or three of them are sponsored items, but fret not, it doesn't affect my judgement on it. Whatever I have here is what I really love, regardless the price tag or whether it's "in"/"seasoned" already and I have been using them all continuously (some are even finished while I'm writing this). So, enjoy!

Moisturizer

This star does not need an introduction! Clinique DDML+ is my first ever Clinique product. I got a few 15ml sample tubes from various giveaways and sample redeem, making the accumulated amount of product equal to full size (lucky me). I don't have the full size bottle btw. I had had a series of dry skin episode due to bad reaction to a sponsored product I tried. Thank god it only causes dry skin and not breakouts >.< The dry skin patches were quite severe and I was damn afraid to touch it or even put on makeup. So at night I slathered a thick amount of Clinique CCML+ on my face before bed, and woke up to see that the dry patches has reduced. Within a week of day and night use of Clinique DDML+, my skin returned to normal and the dry patches are gone ^_^ Since then, I’m a total convert to Clinique DDML+ as it definitely helps moisturize my skin well. I love seeing how plump and soft my skin is when I woke up ^_^ I also use this moisturizer during the day under my makeup, as having it on makes my skin feel safe. Hehe :p

Toner

Why good things I got always come in small packages and when I ran out of it, I am also broke at the same time??? (T_T) okay sorry for the drama. This year I started venturing into Yves Rocher products and I found my toner love! There are 2 toners I tried from Yves Rocher with different properties and they definitely have helped me a lot.

First is the Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Hydrating Toner. Remember my review post about Hydra Vegetal Refreshing Gel Cleanser? I got this miniature 50ml toner along with the purchase of that cleanser (again, lucky me. I was the last person to claim that free toner for the outlet I went to as it is only limited to first 10 customers). This toner has a watery texture, smells refreshingly amazing (I love using it in the morning as it gave me that “wake up it’s morning!!” sensation ^_^ No fancy lengthy promises, this toner is specifically for skin hydration and boy it really hydrates! It has moisture capture ability derived from botanical saps and my skin never felt as plump, soft and hydrated since I used it. Happy face of mine is equals to using Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Hydrating Toner :D if I’m not mistaken, this Hydra Vegetal range has won quite a number of awards too! No wonder, they really works ^_^ Love, love, love!

The second lovely toner from Yves Rocher I tried is Pure System Clarifying Toner. I got this baby in Pure System Discovery Program (trial pack). What I got is in a 30ml bottle and the consistency is thin gel-like, sticky upon contact with hand but dissolves fast and leaves no traces of unpleasant texture when massaged onto skin. It has organic aloe vera and salicylic acid. I love it as it smells divine (the most pleasant smelling toner I ever had), gives an instant cooling sensation on my skin and helps in calming my skin when pimple eruption happens. I don’t know how to say it but I think this toner helps as a layer of barrier protecting my skin. I use it when pimples are visiting thus I can see that I don’t get additional pimples and the current pimples kinda not grow bigger and not that tough to diminish when treated with other pimple solutions.

Sunscreen

*picture from Yadah facebook

There are 2 sunscreens I reached out the most in 2013. First is Yadah Sun Cream SPF40 PA++. I wanted to do a review but since my laptop was stolen along with all my pending review pictures in it, the review will have to wait =_='' Some people commented that this sun cream gave them a ghost white complexion but clearly not on me J I used it daily as I frequently walk under the sun, and also when I have my archery training. It has been a faithful sunscreen for me, protecting my skin from getting darker and I recently gave it to my little sister coz she does not have any sunscreen a day before her camping trip. Now both my little sisters are fighting over it at home. Kids =_=’’

*pssst, Yadah has launched a newly improved version of sunscreen, and I have it!! Gonna reveal it to you guys soon :)

Another newfound sunscreen-love of mine is Divinia Ultra Light Watery UV Base (for face) SPF 50 PA+++. This one is lighter than Yadah Sun Cream, less oilier and has higher SPF. I love having it under my makeup as it is very light and I’m glad that I no longer feel the burning sensation whenever I am exposed to the sun ^_^

Serum/Ampoule

Have you heard of Yadah Brightening Ampoule? I have been using it every night till the last drop and I must say it is an excellent ampoule! Put that “brightening” word aside, I can never get my skin whiter as I’m born with yellowish-tan skin. This ampoule, with its excellent natural ingredients (the trademark of Yadah, no artificial colorings, preservatives, mineral oil, sulphates, parabens) has helped my skin to be free of tans, evens out my skin tone and I also sensed that it hydrates my skin well. Try it!!

Next is Nuxellence Jeunesse Youth and Radiance Revealing Fluid by NUXE. This light cream smells divine, absorbs very fast and within two weeks I see my tired dull skin became better. It gives me an evened-out skin tone, softer skin and not to be forgotten, the flowery smell captivated me the most! The only drawback I found is its price, hehe! I have it reviewed here.

Face Mask

2013 is the year I started wearing facial masks more seriously than I ever did, though I yet to claim myself a disciplined mask wearer. More to a hoarder I think, hahaha! Here’s some face masks I love the most!

Annie’s Way Tea Tree Anti-Acne Face Mask (sheet mask) : I bought it at MaskSlim because my best friend said Annie’s Way masks are good. Since it is an anti-acne mask, I used it when I have a massive breakout episode (still have them now =_=’’). I just popped some acne with puss, cleansed my face thoroughly and then I put this mask on. When I took it off and, the popped acne area is no longer angry-red, no longer painful, and the zits are all calmed down. I got very happy and bought some more ;)

Yadah Brightening Mask : If you are looking for a mask that hydrates your skin, makes you glow and gives you an instant brightening effect, this is it! I have been using it for a few times already, and this is by far the mask that makes me a happy girl with its after effects J

Whewww, thanks staying with me up to this point! Share with me what you've been loving in 2013 please? And oh, what do you want to see more on Fiery Phoenix blog since it's already 2014? Tell me tell me, I wanna make my site more interesting for everyone to read ^_^

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REVIEW : Etude House Wonder Pore White Clay Clear

clay mask Sunday, January 05, 2014

Assalamualaikum and hello!

How often do you pamper your skin with mask? I am currently disciplining myself to incorporate mask session into my facial care routine since I have tonnes of masks to finish. Since I have oily skin, I do not only need to find sheet masks with properties that suit my skin, but I too have the privilege to try clay masks! I'd like to share with you my review on a wonderful clay mask I bought from Etude House, which is Wonder Pore White Clay Clear. Quite a mouthful name for a clay mask, I know :p But this stuff is good!

This product comes in a baby blue jar made of sturdy plastic. It contains 100g of products inside the jar. Instructions, introduction, functions, and ingredients are all written on the box in Korean and English language. As you can see in the picture below, they have the 7 functions of this clay mask on the jar as well, along with some other Korean writings on the other side of the jar.

They have been so thoughtful in including a spatula along with the clay mask. I love it coz we don't have to dip our fingers inside the product (unless you lost the spatula and don't have any others to be used). Plus point to Etude House for the concern towards cleanliness of product ;) God knows what nasty bacteria clings on our hands even after we washed it.

Besides the spatula, there's also another white plastic cap to cover the product apart from the jar's lid. I found it beneficial to avoid the clay mask from being hardened or exposed to anything else :)

Consistency :

Thick cream, spreads easily like butter onto skin

Wear time :

It is written on the box that you should have it on for 15 to 20 minutes but I prefer to let it sit on my face till it dries completely. The period depends on the weather. If I wear it during the day or when the weather is hot, it dries in 20 minutes. But if I wear it at night or during wet,rainy days, it won't even dry completely after 30 minutes.

Recommended usage :

On the packaging, we are recommended to use it once or twice a week for maximum efficiency.

My experience :

As I mentioned above, it depends on the weather when I waited for the mask to dry. Applying on the skin has never been a problem as the clay mask has a thick cream consistency, I kinda enjoy spreading it onto my face, hehe! When the mask is on my skin, I felt a minty sensation, and it recedes when the mask dries completely. It gave me a tight feeling too when it dries.

Removal and after effect :

I used to remove it like the way we wash our face with cold water. There was no problem at all but I spent quite some time scrubbing it off my face. Now I am using a new method by wetting a face towel with warm water (took some effort to boil the water first since my house dont have water heater/hot shower) and wipe the mask off my face, it feels a lot better!

Upon complete removal, my skin felt very smooth, moisturized and refreshed. I can see that my pores get smaller too (not bluffing, it's really happening!). No tightness felt on my skin after removal, which is excellent for a clay mask's effect ^_^

Verdict :

4.5 over 5

Recommended for people with oily skin and large pores

That's all for now. Fyi I used this mask once a week or once in 2 weeks coz I got lots of other masks to be used >.< However, from today I'll start using it twice a week and there will be an update on my skin condition after, let's say, a month :) So stay tuned!

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