2013 November & December Haul + Back-To-School Haul

2013 is bidding it's goodbye in a few days time and 2014 is coming to a beginning, I have to show my last shopping haul of the month year~

As the title goes... "2013 November & December Haul + Back-To-School Haul"~ I will just post all the stuff I got during both of the months without according to when I bought them. Without further ado, let's get started~

Let's start with "Back-To-School Haul" first~~:

School supplies/essentials~! From Popular Bookstore.

10 pockets red clear files, an opaque slip-in file folder, Scream City ring-binder notebook and notepad, Post-it notes (orange and yellow), Uni Promark View Highlighters (yellow), Pental Correction Tape and Correction Pen and lastly, 5 Uni Colored Pens.

These are the stuff(brands and model) I have been using over the years. I never really switch to other brands unless certain model is discontinued. That being said, I will definitely get back the same thing(probably different color) when I need to get a new one. Anyway, the highlighters I have gotten are something new to me. I have been using the Uni Propus Window highlighter for years but I can't find it in Popular Bookstore anymore so I bought it in another version. Here's a quick peek on the Uni Propus Highlighter:

(Picture credit: www.mymaido.com )

This is the one I have been using over the years. It is a double-sided highlighter — wide tip on one end and a fine tip on the other. What's so special about this highlighter is that it has a little window built into the wide tip which allows you to see what and where you are highlighting.

The version I have gotten this time is also from the brand 'Uni' and it works the same:

(Picture credit: www.infmetry.com)

It's called the Uni Promark View highlighter. It is a one-sided highlighter and it comes with a wider window tip. The difference between this and the Uni Propus is that this is much thicker(something I dislike about...). Instead of the pen-like shape like the Uni Propus, this has a thicker body(= a thicker grip) and also has a thicker tip. With that said, I still prefer the Uni Propus. Perhaps I need to try searching at other stores... :x

Another school item I need to rave about is...

the Uni.ball Signo DX pen in 0.38! (Gel-ink pen)

My Uni.ball Signo DX pens collection~!

I have been using these pens for almost 10 years now and I'm still loving them! The pens write smoothly and have a comfortable grip. I love using them to do notes and mind maps~ They make my work look more interesting~

They come in a variety of colors and this time, I only got 4 new colors(minus the navy blue). FYI, I do not own all the colors from the line... There are a few more colors I did not get yet. Not sure if I will get it in the future though... But anyway, the blue and black ones come in separate refill pack. So usually when I finished my ink I will get the refill pack. But this time I got the blue one as well because I dropped mine on the floor and it got a crack on the case. :(

One of the most important things that should not be left out are SCHOOL BAGS! I got two backpacks in different sizes and design — One for 'laptop-days', another one for 'non-laptop days'.

Big backpack

Small backpack

The big backpack is big enough to fit in my 15-inch Macbook Pro so during those days when I need to bring my laptop to school, I will just carry the big backpack and the smaller one I planned to carry it during "no-laptop" days. Days where I only need to bring textbooks... Got both in Navy Blue because Navy Blue is easier to match outfit and the color is not as stiff as black~ And also, for days where I don't have to bring many stuff to school, I will carry handbag/shoulder bag instead.

Moving on...

SGD$145 worth of clothes and pants~ From Taiwan.

These are my back-to-school outfits~ Picked up a lot of sweatshirts, hoodies and checkered blouses. They are good in keeping warm during cold weather or in cold environment. FYI, I don't really well dress up(like a fashionista) for school. In fact, I love wearing simple and casual outfit, such as a simple tee with a pair of jeans/shorts and with a pair of converse sneaker/flats to school. I do wear formal outfit when there's presentation/events going on though. But for most of the time, I wear really simple(dress down) outfits~

On the other hand, I also got a dress for next year's Chinese New Year~(from Taiwan as well..) Too early?...lolol... Actually, I am ready for Chinese New Year (like what outfit to wear, what bag to carry etc. )~ I know I'm a bit 'KIASU'... LOLOL. HAHAHA. I don't like last minute shopping neither do I like to shop with a crowd of people. With that said, I always get well-prepared supeeeeer early before events occur. So if you followed my Twitter, you probably saw the dress. lol. Here's the picture:

So, this is one of my CNY outfits next year~

I worn it out on Christmas eve this year.

So it's not a "new" dress/outfit for CNY anymore but well, who cares... 

A black studded shoes from one of the shoes' shop in Bugis Street.
Got it for SGD$15.

Close-up shot.

Omg, I absolutely love the spike cone studs! Look at how sharp they are!!
Can be use as a weapon FYI~ Like durian huh!? HAHAHAHAHAA~!
I got 'poke/stung' a few times and it does hurts like hell! 

Got another pair of shoes from some online shop; A pair of wedges.

I love the hot pink trim around the shoes!

The last Back-To-School item I got is...:

2014 PLANNER from Korea.

This can't be left out too! It's good to have a planner to keep things organized. I know nowadays Iphone/Android have many kinds of planner app so it's 'lighter' and more convenient than a book. But I still prefer to use handwrite tho...... :)

So next..., "November & December Haul .aka. Misc Haul", things I bought that are not related to school stuff...

2 boxes of Etude House AC Clinic Daily Toner

10 pieces of Etude House AC Clinic Intense Mask Sheet

I ran out of mine so I did a stock up :)

Nail glitter nail art polish in "Gold" and "Silver" and...

Elizavecca nail polish in "Color of Drops"

Hello Kitty Ez-link cards!!

I did not collect all the designs cause it's too expensive. :(

Gonna get one more design tho..! ↓

Available from 30th Dec 2013.

Am waiting for 30th Dec which is tomorrow~ :x

Hello Kitty cups!

Ran out of chocolates in the fridge so did a stock up as well~

Got a mirror from IKEA

and also got a Travalo Perfume Spray bottle. It was on sale~ XD

My new swivel chair(from IKEA) for my bedroom!

Absolutely love the print!

Lastly, I bought many storage boxes from IKEA, for my bedroom too. I received a storage bed frame this Christmas so I got some storage boxes from IKEA to keep my things neatly organized under the bed. Anyway, no pictures yet... Will post the pictures up when my bed frame arrived(a bedroom tour~...maybe...?). The company delivery schedule are fully booked till 15th Jan 2014 so I have to wait till next year 15th Jan to receive my new bed frame... :(

That's all for my haul. Hope you guys enjoyed it.

I'm not going to be online for the next couple of days because I will be very busy doing year end cleaning and also to get ready for school. I start school on 2nd Jan 2014. Supposed to start school on 7th October 2013 but well, I missed the registration so... hahahah...

Anyway, I hereby wish everyone a Happy New Year, in advance!

May each and everyone of you have a great start of the new year ahead! :D

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion

Etude House AC Clinic Daily Gel Lotion (150ml) [Re-updated]

Description(from the box): Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress, AC Clinic delivers trouble care. Skin lotion maintains oil and moisture balance to supply trouble care and prevention. Non-comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.

Directions(from the box): Apply the lotion on skin from the center of the face to the outside, after using toner.

It comes in a sturdy glass bottle with a twist-off plastic cap and the opening is perfectly sealed with a foil.

It gets absorbed into the skin after a few minutes of application.

Consistency & Color:
The lotion is in opaque white color but when applies on skin, it becomes colorless(as seen in picture above). The texture is quite light and kind of runny. Once the lotion got fully absorbed into the skin, it does not leave a very sticky layer or greasiness.

Scent:
Just like other products from the AC Clinic line, it has a medicated/herby scent but to me, it's not overpowering. I love the scent though~

Oil-Control:

It does not seems to control oil because my skin still gets as oily as it would normally gets... However, this does not bothers me because I do like how this AC Clinic Gel Lotion helps to soothe and calm my pimples while at the same time giving enough moisture to my skin.

Moisture Test:

Before applying the gel lotion, my skin moisture level is 32.1%.

After applying the gel lotion, my skin moisture level increases to 62.7%.

*PS: I didn't take a picture of the measurement taken after 10 minutes because my camera ran out of battery lol*

Moisture gained before and after applying the toner is 30.6%.

Comparing the result taken before and after applying the gel lotion

I concluded that this gel lotion is pretty moisturizing.

**Above result is just for the application of the gel lotion(moisturizer), without prior application of a toner**

Likes:
- non-comedogenic

- contains salicylic acid
- soothe and calm troubled skin

- gets absorbed into the skin without leaving a very sticky layer

- moisturizes the skin

- not drying

- not greasy

- does not aggravate pimples

- does not cause breakout or irritation

- prevents future breakouts

Dislikes:
- does not seems to control oil

Verdict: It is a lotion formulated with acne-fighting ingredients, such as Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress, which helps to deal with acne. In my opinion, this gel lotion does not seems to control oil. However, it does helps to soothe and calm troubled skin without causing any irritation or overly drying problem. It leaves the skin feeling moisturized and it helps to prevent future breakouts. It's also non-comedogenic which is great for acne-prone skin.

Though back then, I find this gel lotion not giving enough moisture to my skin, I don't think that's a problem to me now. Right now, it works perfectly for my skin and I'm loving it! Like other AC Clinic products I have raved and reviewed, this is one of my holy grail skincare product! You can read "My Acne Story" page to know why. I can't stress how much I love the AC Clinic line. Their products had helped to deal with my horrible acne and I'm glad I found them! After trying a bunch of products and wasted hundreds of money, I'm really glad to found products that really work for my skin~! :)

This gel lotion would be a good choice for people who are having trouble with acne/pimples. People who have trouble with acne/pimples, you might want to give this gel lotion and/or other AC Clinic line's products a shot! :)

New Layout, New Look for the coming New Year!

So as the title goes... "NEW LAYOUT, NEW LOOK..."! ...
I revamped this blog with a much simple layout~

It's been 2 years since I last changed the blog layout. And as you readers know, Year 2013 is ending sooooooon(in about 3+ weeks) therefore, I decided to redesign and change the layout. A new look and feel for the coming New Year~ :)

Previous layout

Well, I spent less than 24 hours designing and creating the layout(header/banner and such...) and unlike previous layout ↑, colorful(scrapbook inspired design), this time, I decided to keep it simple by using only white, grey and black.

Since I am very eager to change my blog layout, I changed it earlier than I had planned. lol. so yeahh.., I hope you guys like this new look. :D

xoxo,
Ashley.

Review: The Face Shop Real Nature Mask (Green Tea)

The Face Shop Real Nature Mask (Green Tea) (20g)

Description: The air pockets within the sheet contain handful of nutritional essence, providing natural moisture and nourishment to skin.

*Green Tea: A hydrating & energizing mask sheet containing green tea extract to fill dry skin with refreshing and hydrating moisture.

Directions: Wash face and apply toner. Pull out the mask and carefully place it on the face. Remove after 10~12 minutes and tap lightly to absorb the remaining essence into the skin.

Mask sheet well soaked with essence~

This is how the mask looks like...

*thanks dad for helping me to hold the mask :P*

This is the amount of excess essence being poured out from the pack.

The essence gets absorbed within 10 minutes and it does leaves a sticky feel on the skin.

Consistency & Color:

Watery, serum-like and colorless.

Scent:

Err...I don't know how to describe the scent of this mask. It doesn't smells like Green Tea at all. To me, it's like the same as the Real Nature Mung Bean Mask(Review: link), this also has a scent like a wet tissue, not too strong or overpowering. It's quite pleasant but it's not refreshing though...

Moisture Test:

Before applying the essence, my skin moisture level measures 31.7%.

After applying the essence, my skin moisture level measure 53.0%.

After 10 minutes later(essence got absorbed), I took the measurement again, it dropped to 52.6%.

Moisture gained before and after applying the essence is 21.3%.

The difference on moisture loss after 10 minutes of application is only 0.4%.

which I concluded that this mask is quite moisturizing.

**Above result is just for the application of a mask, without prior application of a toner.**

With application of a toner and a moisturizer, I believe the skin will be perfectly hydrated!

Likes:

- moisturizes the skin

- gentle on the skin; suits sensitive skin
- calming and soothing effect

- leaves the skin feeling energized, hydrated, soft and smooth

- does not cause breakout or irritation

- mask well soaked with essence

- contains a handful of excess essence

Dislikes:

- leaves skin feeling sticky to the touch -.-

Verdict: This mask suits all skin type including sensitive skin. It leaves the skin feeling energized, hydrated, soft and smooth(and sticky -.-) to the touch. In my opinion, I think this mask is a very gentle sheet mask that well hydrates the skin. If you have inflamed acne, this mask does temporary soothe the redness of the acne however, it does not really heals and treats them.

People who have acne, I would recommend you the Etude House AC Clinic Sheet Mask(Review: link) instead of this. Etude House AC Clinic Sheet Mask does a better job in treating and healing acne. But if you are looking for a basic mask that hydrates the skin I'd say, give this mask a try~ :)

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Daily Toner

Etude House AC Clinic Daily Toner (150ml)

Description(from the box): Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress. AC Clinic delivers trouble care. Skin toner removes pore clogging residues. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.

Directions(from the box): Dispense toner onto cotton pad and use pad to wipe all areas of the face after washing your face.

It comes in a sturdy glass bottle with a twist-off plastic cap.

The opening is perfectly sealed with a foil and this is how the opening looks like after peeling off the foil.

How to use?

After cleansing, moisten a cotton pad or cotton ball and gently swipe it all over the face.

*For illustration purposes,

I pour the toner directly on the back of my hand instead of a cotton pad or cotton ball.*

It gets absorbed into the skin after a few minutes of application.

Consistency & Color:
The toner is colorless and it's texture is light and watery. It gets absorbed without leaving a very sticky layer(as seen from the picture above).

Scent:
Just like other products from the AC Clinic line, it has a medicated/herby scent but it's not overpowering. I love the scent though~

Oil-Control:
Not very effective in controlling oil... Etude House Skin mal:gem toner(Fresh) does a better job in oil control. However, this does not bothers me because I do like how this AC Clinic toner helps to soothe and calm down my pimples. After all, it contains acne-fighting ingredients, salicylic acid and hinoki cypress, which is better for acne-prone skin/troubled skin.

Moisture Test:

Before applying the toner, my skin moisture level is 30.7%.

After applying the toner, my skin moisture level increases to 57.0%.

10 minutes later, I took the measurement again, it dropped to 50.5%.

Moisture gain before and after applying the toner is 26.3%.

The difference on moisture loss after 10 minutes of application is 6.5%.
Quite a lot though... 

But comparing the result taken before applying the toner and taken after 10 minutes,
I concluded that this toner is still pretty moisturizing.

**Above result is just for the application of a toner.**

With application of a moisturizer, I believe the skin will be perfectly moisturized!

Likes:
- non-comedogenic
- contains salicylic acid
- leaves skin feeling fresh, clean and cooling
- cleanses pores/remove pore clogging residues
- gets absorbed into the skin without leaving a very sticky layer
- moisturizes
- not drying
- not greasy
- does not aggravate pimples
- does not cause breakout or irritation

Dislikes:
- does not tighten pores

Verdict: In my opinion, this toner is not very effective in oil control and also, it does not tighten the pores. However, it does helps to soothe and calm down troubled skin without causing any irritation or overly drying problem. It cleanses the pores, leaving the skin feeling fresh and clean. Plus, it helps to prevent future breakout. It's non-comedogenic~~

Though back then, I find this toner drying, I don't find it drying for my skin now. It works perfectly for my skin and I'm loving it! Like other AC Clinic products I have raved and reviewed, this has been added to my holy grail skincare product list too! You can read "My Acne Story" page to know why. I can't stress how much I love the AC Clinic line. Their products had helped to deal with my horrible acne and I'm glad I found them! After trying a bunch of products and wasted hundreds of money, I'm really glad to found products that really work for my skin~! :)

This toner would be a good choice for people who are having trouble with acne/pimples. People who have trouble with acne/pimples, you might want to give this toner and/or other AC Clinic line's products a shot! :)

The Liebster Award

I got nominated by Mira again~ This time it's The Liebster Award!

Big thank you to Mira once again~ :D

Here are Mira's SNS info~ Do check her out yeah~?:

Blog: http://lemieletlavanille.blogspot.com
Bloglovin: http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/10629023

Google+(do follow her GFC too~): https://plus.google.com/+NurainiMuniraJ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mieletvanille

Simple rules!
The Liebster Award is for those who have less than 200 followers on Bloglovin , this is a great opportunity for small and new blogs to find new readers and connect with everyone in the blogging community!

If I have nominated you, all you have to do is to accept the award, give me a follow-back via Bloglovin, Google Friend Connect and/or Twitter(if you want to~). Then answer a few questions!

When you nominate other bloggers, please make sure that you are following them and send them a message letting them know that you have done so. The number of bloggers they're suggesting is 11.

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Let me first answer the questions tagged by Mira.

1. When do you start using skincare?
I started using skincare when I was a teenager(aged 13 or 14, I think). Back then I only used a cleanser.

2. What is your favorite skincare brand? Why?
I absolutely love AC CLINIC Line from Etude House! Read "My Acne Story" Page to know why~ :)

3. What is the most expensive skincare product that you've used before? How was it?
Bionike. For me, it sucks because it does not suits my skin. It broke me out BADLY. my god. :(

4. The most regrettable skincare product you ever bought? Why?
The product I've mentioned in Qns 3. As I have said, it broke me out...

5. Your opinions on makeup?
Makeup is a beauty enhancer! It helps enhances your looks, accentuate your facial features and make you look more presentable.

6. What is your favourite makeup brand? Share your must-haves from this brand.
I don't have a specific favorite makeup brand because my favorite makeups are all from different brands. So I will just list my must-haves(current) from different brands...:
- The Face Shop Power Perfection BB Cream
- DHC Medicated Acne Concealer
- Holika Holika Jewel-like eyeliner
- Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar
- Nivea Lip Balm

7. Foundation or BB Cream? Share me your must-haves with us.
Definitely BB Cream! As stated previously, The Face Shop Power Perfection BB Cream is my favorite must-haves BB Cream. The coverage is superb!

8. Your most favourite makeup palettes and brush sets?
I don't have a favorite makeup palettes so I can't list any. As for brush sets, I like Ecotools brushes. They are sooooooo soft~! :)

9. Which celebrity looks inspired you the most?
Which celebrity looks inspired me the most.....hmm...errr... to be honest, I don't have a specific inspirational figure... But I like how koreans do their makeup. They always have a flawless natural makeup look which I really love~

10. What's your all-time favourite show/series? Why?
I don't have a particular favorite show/series but I do like COMEDY shows/genre because it will make me happy!

11. Top 3 places you want to go. Share with us why.
1) Any places where I can catch a glimpse of AURORA! I saw it on TV, it's damn stunning! If I can see and experience the aurora in person, I will be damn happy laaaa and I will die with no regrets! lol.
2) Paris! It's a city full of arts!♥
3) Any places where I can see a lot of stars and shooting stars. Reason? I LOVE star-gazing! But sadly, Singapore sky is much too bright to view many of them clearly... :(

Moving on to...

My nominations:
- Joanne http://urhappybunnie.blogspot.com/
- Dawn Doneza http://keepcalmandbeautify.blogspot.com/

As I have mentioned in previous award post, I don't visit nor follow blog unless people leave me a comment with a link and/or follow request in my blog. I don't interact much with people in the blogosphere so to nominate 11 bloggers is quite a difficult task for me. With that said, I only listed the ones I frequently visit.

And here are my questions for the nominees:
1. How do you deal with acne?
2. What do you do to prevent yourself from getting break out?
3. How often do you change your skincare routine?
4. What's your favorite concealer?
5. What do you think of fake eyelashes?
6. Do you wear mascara? If yes, do you know you are suppose to change mascara every 3 months? Do you follow that?
7. Tell me THREE make-up items you can't live without.
8. You are running late for class/work and you haven't done your makeup and you only have 3 minutes left. Would you rather be late - taking your time to put on your makeup or would you just go to class/work bare faced?
9. If you can only bring ONE thing out what would you bring — Wallet or Handphone?
10. What's your wishlist for Christmas?
11. What's your New Year's Resolution?

That's that.
Hope you enjoy reading and hope you guys have fun doing the questions. :)

Giveaway #4 Winners

Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the Giveaway #4.

As usual, winners will be picked via "Random Line Picker" from Text Mechanic

and the winners are..........

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Wan Shin Ang

Donna Dawn Doneza

Cindy Tai

Congratulations! :D

Dear winners, I have sent you an email. Please check your inbox/junk mail for more details and reply asap so that I can mail out the prizes asap too. If you did not received the email, please email me at bitsdiaries@live.com to let me know. :)

For the rest of the participants, don't get upset if you didn't win this time because there's always next time. Stay tuned! :D

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot

Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot (20ml) [Re-updated]

Description(from the box): Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress, AC Clinic delivers trouble care. Pink Powder alleviates trouble swelling on contact to minimize damage. Comes with cotton swabs for application. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.

Directions(from the box): Do not shake bottle. After facial care, allows the powder to settle at the bottom. Perpendicularly dip cotton swab into bottle to draw powder from bottle. Use swab, coated with powder, to dab onto trouble spots and acne.

The set comes with a bottle of AC Clinic Pink Powder Spot (20ml), a bottle of AC Clinic Daily Spot (15ml) and a packet of cotton swabs .aka. q-tips.

The Pink Powder Spot comes in a sturdy glass bottle with a plastic screw-off cap.

How to use?:

Do not shake the bottle! Allows the powder to settle at the bottom. 

Then use a cotton swab .aka. q-tip and dip it perpendicularly into the powder in the bottle. Pull out the cotton swab/q-tip and apply it to the pimples.

It leaves a pink powder layer upon application. Therefore, I don't recommend you to use it in the day unless you plan to stay at home the whole day. Also, I don't recommend you to wear this under make-up. If you are looking for a spot treatment that can be use under make-up, you can try the day version spot treatment which is also from the Etude House AC Clinic line, called the Etude House AC Clinic Intense Liquid Spot. (Review: link)

Consistency and Color:
It has a pink powdery texture.

Scent:
It has a medicated herby scent to me.

Likes:
- contains salicylic acid
- dry up and heal pimples effectively
- no breakout or irritation; suits sensitive skin
- easy to use
- easy to wash it off

Dislikes:
- the powder may stains pillow/pillow case easily (can be washed off)
- the liquid in the bottle finish faster than the powder

Neutral:
- does not treat acne marks/scars
but I'm fine with this since I can treat the marks/scars with Hiruscar Post Acne Gel (Review: link)

Here's my 5 days of 'experiment':

PS: All the photos were taken on different day/time so the lighting may vary. NO makeup or editing... errr... actually..., I did edit... — cropped, combined all photos into one and added in watermarks and dates. That's it. NO major editing though.

During the day, I will use Etude House AC Clinic Intense Liquid Spot (Review: link) and at night, I will use Etude House AC Clinic Intense Pink Powder Spot.

Day 1: A nasty, inflamed zit decided to come out to play... 

Day 1 (night): Dab some pink powder spot on the zit. I use the pink powder spot every night until the zit is completely healed.

Day 2: You can notice that the zit got dried up.

Day 3: The layer of dried acne scab has peeled off and there is an open wound.

Day 4: The zit/pimple has gone away but the open wound is not fully healed yet. The wound is barely noticeable though.

Day 5: The wound has healed and it leaves a flat pinkish-red acne mark/scar. It's time to treat the acne mark/scar~

Once the zit has fully healed, I will proceed on to treat the acne mark/scar with Hiruscar Post Acne Gel. (Review: link)

Verdict: This night spot treatment does not treat acne marks/scars but it is very effective in healing zits. It dries and heals zit within a week without causing any irritation or overly drying problem. I absolutely love it sooooo muuuuuuuchh~! Like the AC Clinic cleanser, this has always been in my holy grail skincare product list too! You can read "My Acne Story" page to know why. I can't stress how much I love the AC Clinic line. Their products had helped to deal with my horrible acne. Though back then halfway through the progress there were some drying problem, I don't find the line drying for my skin now. It works perfectly for my skin and I'm loving it!

People who have trouble with acne, you might want to give this spot treatment and/or other AC Clinic line's products a shot! :)

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser

Etude House AC Clinic Daily Acne Foam Cleanser (150ml)

Description: Formulated with Salicylic Acid, Foam Cleanser removes acne causing germs to keep your skin clear all day. *Non-comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.*

*'Non-comedogenic' means it will not produce nor aggravate acne. AC Clinic line is formulated without acne inducing ingredients to promote clear skin.

Directions: Wet face and dispense small amount onto hands. Lather and apply foam to face, gently massaging entire area. Wash and rinse thoroughly with warm water.

It comes with a plastic twist-off screwed flip cap and the opening is perfectly sealed with a foil.

The product can be easily squeezed out from the cleanser tube. 

Consistency & Color:
It has a white creamy texture.

Scent:
Err...I'm bad at describing scent... It has a medicated herby scent to me. I don't find it overpowering. I actually quite like the scent.

Moisture Test on the back of my hand:

The moisture loss after cleansing is only 0.7% so I concluded that this cleanser is not drying.

I found some sites saying that this cleanser can be used to cleanse off makeup. So let's have an experiment~!:

Make-Up Removal Test on the back of my mom's hand:

Swatches of make-up

Squeeze out some cleanser, add some water and start massaging...

massage...massage...massage

You can notice that the makeup starts to dissolve...

Rinse it off with water and dry with a towel.

Result?: It failed to remove the Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner and the Holika Holika Jewel-Light eyeliner completely. As for the rest of the makeup swatches, it seems to have removed completely. However, to be on the safe side, I will still recommend you to use a make-up remover prior to cleanse with this cleanser. I called it 'double cleansing'~! It is to make sure that all makeup residues/impurities have been completely removed. Well, I'm pretty sure you don't want to get breakout, isn't it? So yeah, use a proper makeup remover in removing makeup before cleanses with a cleanser! Don't be lazy and skip the step. :)

Likes:
- contains salicylic acid
- non-comedogenic
- cleanses well
- able to remove certain makeups
- does not aggravate pimples
- no breakout or irritation; suits sensitive skin
- prevents future breakout
- easy to wash off
- leaves the skin feels clean and refresh
- does not dry up the skin
- the scent

Dislikes:
- none!
There's nothing I don't like... :)

Verdict: This cleanser cleanses well and it isn't drying nor aggravating pimples. It does not cause breakout either. In fact, it helps to deal with future breakout. I absolutely love it soooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuchh~! This has always been in my holy grail skincare product list! You can read "My Acne Story" page to know why. I can't stress how much I love the AC Clinic line. Their products had helped to deal with my horrible acne. Though back then halfway through the progress there were some drying problem, I don't find the line drying for my skin now. It works perfectly for my skin and I'm loving it!

People who have trouble with acne, you might want to give this cleanser and/or other AC Clinic line's products a shot! :)