Review: Etude House Pure Joy Restorative Cream

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Etude House Pure Joy Restorative Cream (50ml)

Description: Chemical-free sensitive skin formulated lotion soothes and nourishes complexion. Void Paraben, Benzophenone, Ethanol, Synthetic Dyes, Mineral Oils and Genetically Modified Ingredients.
Active Ingredient: Quinoa, Phyto-Oligo
Directions: Massage cream onto facial surface.
Targets: Sensitive Skin

Consistency:
Soft cream texture.

Color:
White. As you can see from the picture above, after massaging it on my skin, it will change from white to transparent.

Scent:
It has a citrus-y scent.

Likes:
- chemical-free formula!
- moisturize
- soothes irritation skin(dryness/flakiness)
- reduce redness

Dislikes:
- does not have oil-control
- somehow, I think it does produce a little oil. :/
- packaging --- in a jar container.
- does not come with a spatula!
I find it very unsanitary and I really hate dipping my finger into the jar! I use spatula from other product to dig out the cream and I actually stored a small portion of the cream in a smaller container for easier usage like this:

I have oily and dry/combination skin and usually I will only apply this cream on my face on area where I feel dry and has irritation. I believe this is a night cream? Okay I wasn't sure but anyway, I use this in the morning too when my skin feels really dry. This cream helps to moisturize and soothe the skin really well! I suffered from dryness and mild irritation(mild red, flaky and dry skin) on both of my upper cheekbones due to the AC Gel Lotion not being moisturizing enough [link]. I applied this cream on the dry areas and within 2 days, the redness was completely gone! However, I can still feel the rough texture(dry, flaky skin) when I touch it with my hands. With continue application of this cream, my skin completely healed in another 2-3 days.

Effectiveness: 5/5 but for Overall Rating, I would rate it: 3.9/5.

So all in all, I think this is not a bad product. It claims to soothe and nourish complexion and yes, it does it's job. Highly recommend this to people who have dry and sensitive skin however, if you have oily & dry/combination skin like me, then I would advise to just apply ONLY on area where you feel dry and/or has irritation because I personally think that it does produce a little oil... Anyway, the packaging doesn't specifically state that it's "Oil-Free"... Well, that's my opinion though. :x Hope this helps. :)

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Update on 14 July 2012:
This product has been discontinued. :(

2012 April Haul

Mood:  *sick - sore throat & flu :(*

A short and quick update about April Haul. :)

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

Etude House Tear Eye Liner .aka. Tear Drop Liner 

Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher #2 Strawberry Choux

Etude House AC Clinic Acne Foam Cleanser(1 tube belongs to my friend)

Etude House Collagen Eye Patch

Etude House Black Charcoal Chin Pack

The Face Shop Sharpener

Etude House Nail Polish

The Face Shop Blackhead EX Charcoal Pore Strip
Review: [link]

Holika Holika Jewel-Light Waterproof Eyeliner:

#01, #02, #05(another #05 belongs to my friend~), #08 

Tony Moly Egg Pore Tightening Pack

Konjac Facial Sponge/Puff

Nexcare Acne Patch

Review: [link]

My Beauty Diary Strawberry Yogurt Sheet Mask

My Beauty Diary Black Pearl Sheet Mask

Nivea Extra 48HR Whitening Anti-Perspirant Spray

I actually wanted to get the 24HR Repair & Whitening bottle but I grabbed the wrong one. Both of them have almost identical packaging only the wordings on the bottle are different. I didn't look and read properly so ended up grabbing the wrong bottle... Orz

Perfume Travel Atomizer

Even though it's a replica Travalo Perfume Atomizer Spray ><", it works great as well. Falling in love with this atomizer spray! Will do a review on this soon.

A random black elastic headband

Smart Phone Leather Case for dad's phone

AND....... I can't believe............., Ventus GOT ME THIS!
Received it on 20th April... A 31days in-advance birthday present! yay-yay~^^:

Victoria's Secret Bombshell Perfume!

Holy~~~!, I've been wanting this ever since it first released! But...because it's a little overprice-y in my country so I didn't get it. Lol. Thanks Ventus for this. :D

I got this Victoria Secret Pear Glace Hydrating Body Lotion as a gift as well.

So, that's that for now. Bye!~ *signing-out* ;D

Review: 3M Nexcare Acne Patch

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I did a short review about this last year and I thought I would write a little more in-depth review. I have been purchasing boxes and boxes of this and well, this is my holy grail item that I cannot live without. I have been investing money on them. It's SOOOOOOO EFFECTIVE on getting rid of pimples/zits.

3M Nexcare Acne Patch  Clear Acne Spot-On Fast!

Sterile Pack(per box) contains: 8mm x 24patches & 12mm x 12patches

P.S.: I bought the Value Pack($12.90 per package) with free "non-exposure tapes" included in the package. Not every place sells the same package so do take note about that. :)

Description:

- Water-based material that acts like a sponge to absorb the oily secretion, fluid or pus.

- Act as a barrier over the acne to reduce hand contact and infection

- Waterproof yet breathable to improve healing

Content:

Hydrocolloid dressing

How to use:

1. Cleanse your face well especially the problem areas with acne. Gently pat the skin dry with clean towel.

2. Remove 3M Nexcare Acne Patch from the box and peel open the plastic pouch. Select a suitable sized patch which is able to cover the acne and place it centred on the acne opening. Ensure the skin is dry when the acne patch is used. Gently press the edge of the patch with clean and dry fingers for better adhesion.

3. Once the color changes from skin color to white, it means that the oily secretion has been absorbed. The acne patch should be replaced with a new one.

4. Keep unused patches in the plastic pouch and store in a cool, dry place.

5. If you need to wear makeup, use the acne patch first before applying makeup. 3M Nexcare Acne Patch is skin colored and transparent. Sterility is guaranteed unless individual plastic pounch is opened or damaged.

My view on the above 5 points:

Point 1. & 2. After cleansing, use the acne patch before applying any other skincare products. Make sure the skin is dry before using the acne patch. Otherwise, it won't stick well on your face.

Point 3. For me, I don't bother to change it. I seldom use it in the day time unless I have a really big painful pimple or the pustule(yellow-pus) is leaking out, provided if I stay at home the whole day because the patch is pretty obvious. I will just look like a crazy girl having "stickers" all over my face. I mostly used it at night after cleansing and before heading to bed. I sleep with it on my face till the next morning.

Point 4. I just do the same as stated.

Point 5. I would not recommend to use this under your makeup because it will look really awful. -.- That's another reason why I seldom/don't use it in the day time. The patch is more on a yellow-colored and opaque. Definitely not skin-colored and transparent as stated. Look at the pictures below for more details.

Basically, I only use the patches on inflamed pimples/cystic acne which have pus in it or those painful swelling ones. Once the pimple heals and there is no sign of infection(swelling or pus), I will stop using the patch. I don't use them on non-inflamed whiteheads though. It's kind of waste to use them on non-inflamed zits. -.-

The patch helps to absorb/suck out all the nasty stuff(pus) from the pimple. For pustule pimple, my advice is to use the patch until there is no more nasty stuff being absorbed on it. After it cleared up all the nasty stuff from the pimple and flatten the size of pimple, I assure you that the pimple will not form and return on the same spot/area again. Of course it will form on the same spot/area again if you didn't take good care of your skin(hygiene etc).

Likes:

- easy to apply

- reduce the size of acnes/pimples(papules) effectively and in a fast way

- inflamed pimples/pustules/cystic acne; helps to suck out all the yellow-pus and prevent the pimple from forming/returning on the same spot again

- prevent me from picking and squeezing my pimples

Dislikes:

- a little too expensive for me because I tend to finish up a box pretty fast... -_-

Rating: 5/5

I really love this product a lot! As I've said, this is my holy grail item and it works really well for me so I don't really mind spending a little more. No matter how much I've paid for this, it's all worth it. :)

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Related Posts:

• "My Acne Story" page: [link]

Review: Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk Lipstick

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A quick review for...
Etude House Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk Lipstick (3.4g)

Description: Smooth textured lipstick supplies vivid color and moist shine.
Directions: Twist to dispense makeup and apply evenly to lips.

Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk Lipstick is the latest collection from Etude House. So when I saw it 'having a sale'($6.90 each), I picked and put them into my cart immediately. LOL. Yeah, I love sales, I love discount. :D

I got them in RD304 & OR204. Colors which I don't own any in my 'Lips collection'. Anyway, both of the colors I gotten are the "Hot Color" from the collection. The packaging are very adorable, lovely and girlish. AHAHAHAH~ I love ribbon/bow. :D

Ok so, there are a heart-shaped detailed being stamped on the lipstick which I think it looks really cool and pretty.

Here are the swatches~ 2 coats of each color

OR204 is a lovely coral-peachy color. *Love this color!~*

RD304 is more on a bright red which doesn't suit me at all. :(

Likes:
- Adorable & girlish packaging!
- A wide varieties of colors(24 colors) to choose from
- Color are build-able
- Glides on smoothly
- Good staying power
- Not too drying...
- doesn't have a strong scent

Dislikes:
- Errr..., the color is too bright for my liking. (><")

2012 March Haul

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I will not talk much in this post... Having said that, I'm going to let the pictures do the speaking today. :)

So yea, Let's Begin~ *MARCH HAUL!*

I will start off with Etude House products followed by, Innisfree and the rest.....~:

Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Cream, Nail Polish Base Coat and Dear My Blooming Lips-Talk Lipstick(BE103) belong to my friend. And......

 These are mine. My second box of AC Clinic Pink Powder Spot + extreme Kit, Missing U Bee Happy Hand Cream(Queen Bee and Honey Bee). I got the Queen Bee hand cream as a gift for my aunt that explains why it was wrapped up nicely. ;D

L-R: Dear My Blooming Lips-talk Lipstick in RD304 & OR204

Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Steam Towel

My Beauty Diary Mask

Top L-R: Arbutin Whitening Mask & Cooling Mask

Bottom L-R: Aloe Mask & Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Mask

I got another 4 boxes of Nexcare Acne Patch again. No picture for that but anyway, they are my holy grail products for sure!

An Eagle-print Loose Tee

I FREAKING LOVEEE THIS TEE!<3

Gadgets/Devices Jack Plug? Jack Pin? Ear Caps? Dust-proof plug?

or whatever it's called...

The rose plug/cap belongs to my mom while the ribbon one belongs to me. :D 

I won this Memorette 8GB Thumbdrive at an event. 

I'm done with my haul for this month. xoxo.

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm + whitening

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Etude House AC Clinic Red Spot Balm + whitening (20ml)

Description: Formulated with Madecassoside(skin healing agent), Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extracts, AC Clinic Red Spot Balm heals, clarifies and soothes facial trouble spots. Specialized target treatment heals and brightens blemishes with improved texture and skin whitening formula. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested

Directions: Apply cream directly to acne, pimples and blemishes. Allow cream to absorb into skin. Avoid excessive facial rubbing.
Targets: Troubled Skin

The Red Spot Balm Kit comes with a jar of 20ml Red Spot Balm, a tube of 5ml Pink Daily Spot(Review here - [link]) and a plastic spatula.

I have the Red Spot Balm in smaller version(5ml) which I got it from the AC Clinic Pink Powder Spot Kit. :D FYI, the container of full version is made up of sturdy glass whereas the container of small version is made up of plastic.

Consistency & Color:
The balm has a creamy balm consistency and is in white color. When I gently massaged the balm on my skin, it will turned from white to opaque and with continue massaging, it will turned to nearly colorless.

Scent:
Herby? Medicated? smell... It's bearable. It's not as strong as the Pink Powder Spot.

Likes:
- the scent
- easy to apply
- not greasy
- does not sting
- lessen the redness of pimples marks/hyperpigmentation/scars
- whitening which helps to lighten post acne marks/hyperpigmentation

Dislikes:
- leaves a layer after applying it on skin

I used this only at night because I believe our skin heals better at night while our body is at rest. :x I don't want to rub it excessively on my skin so normally I will just gently massage it on my skin and leaves a white layer to cover the marks. Therefore, I won't apply this in the morning. By the way, I do not recommend to apply this if you're going to apply make-up afterwards because this balm tends to leave a layer of balm on your skin after application.

My friend told me that besides using this as a scar treatment, she used this as a pimple treatment too and it works out great for her. However for me, it does not work out as great as how it works for my friend. :/ Well, like what I've always say, our skin react differently to different products. What is great for one person might be horrible for another. So yeah... Using this as a pimple treatment does not works for me. it does not heal my pimples... :/

On a positive side, this does helps in speeding up the process of fading post acne marks/hyperpigmentation! I have been using this for about a month and 3 weeks. I noticed my pigmentation marks have lightened a lot and some have already gone.

Rating: 5/5
I believe this jar of 20ml Red Spot Balm can last really long because you only need to apply a little on the acne marks/hyperpigmentation. If you ask me if I will repurchase, I will definitely say YES! :) I am really happy that I got this balm and I highly recommend this to people who wants to get rid of acne scars/marks/hyperpigmentation.

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Related Posts:

• "My Acne Story" page: [link]

Review: Etude House AC Clinic Pink Daily Spot

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Etude House AC Clinic Pink Daily Spot (5ml)

Description: Formulated with Sulfer Powder(antibiotic), Salicylic acid and Hinoki Cypress extract. AC Clinic Pink Daily Spot absorbs into skin to soothe, heal and brighten blemishes during the day without powdery residue. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested.

Directions: Apply small amount to acne irritation to soothe and alleviate.
Targets: Troubled skin

I got this smaller version of Pink Daily Spot from the AC Clinic Red Spot Balm Kit. So, here's my review~

I believe this is the morning version of Pink Powder Spot + extreme. Anyway, Pink Daily Spot can be use both on the Day & Night and I assume it's not as strong as Pink Powder Spot + extreme.

Somehow, I don't think this spot treatment helps my acne at all. Maybe this is not strong enough for me. P.S, I have really stubborn acne. :/

I prefer the Pink Powder Spot + extreme more than this because I've noticed a difference on the size of my zit after using Pink Powder Spot + extreme whereas, no result was seen after using the Pink Daily Spot. The zit developed into a pustule instead of reducing after using the Pink Daily Spot. :/ As I have said, maybe this is not strong enough for me and I need a stronger spot treatment just like the Pink Powder Spot + extreme.

Consistency & Color:
It has a runny and watery consistency and is in beige-y color(due to the powder) but when I massaged it into my skin, it turned from beige-y to nearly whit-ish to colorless. However, the area that I massaged it on looks slightly paler/whiter than my own skin tone. I think the ingredient of the powder does leaves a light white-ish layer to brighten the zits(?)

Scent:
Smell of Sulfer powder???

Likes:
- It's Non-comedogenic!

Dislikes:
- Does not help my acne problems
- Area that I applied this treatment looks slightly paler/whiter... :/

Rating: 1/5
In conclusion, I will not buy the full version of this. It might work for other people though...but definitely not for me. (=_=) For those who have stubborn and monster acnes(referring to papules and pustules) like me, I would recommend you the Pink Powder Spot + extreme instead of this. That definitely kills zits way faster because it is formulated with an "extreme" formula. :)

On a side note, our skin react differently to different products. So this doesn't mean that Pink Daily Spot will not work out great for other people. What is horrible for one person might be great for another. So best advice is to try it yourself and see if it works for you. :)