Review: Cure Natural Aqua Gel

Cure Natural Aqua Gel (250g)

Description: A gentle and effective exfoliating gel. (Rinse-off type) Gently remove layers of dry, dead or rough skin to obtain clear, firm and ideal skin. Suitable for all skin types. No fragrance, alcohol, coloring or preservatives.

Directions:
1. Wash face thoroughly and towel dry well.
2. Pump nozzle 3 to 5 times to obtain an appropriate amount of gel on your hand. Apply gel to skin on face, neck or other areas that are dry and rough. Applying gel to only a part of your face is also effective.
3. Gently massage your face in a circular motion till the gel turns white (do not rub the skin too hard).
4. After rinsing, continue with your regular skin care regime with use of lotion or skin cream.
5. For best results, use Cure Natural Aqua Gel twice a week.
*(It is recommended that you finish the product within one year after opening)*

Ingredients: Made of 91% Activated Hydrogen Water.
Water, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30, Alkyl Acrylate, Crosspolymer, Dicocodimonium, Chloride, Steartrimonium, Bromide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Gingko Biloba extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol

It comes in a sturdy plastic bottle with a twist-off pump cap and a lock tab.

Consistency and Color:
Clear and smooth gel consistency. Unlike some other types of exfoliator that contain micro-beads/fine granules, Cure Natural Aqua Gel does not contain any kind of scrubbing particles. It's a gentle exfoliator~! When massage it onto the skin, it turns into liquid-y gel consistency(it's not runny to the point that it will drip..) which gently glides onto the skin smoothly. :D

Scent:
Fragrance-free

Likes:
- the formula! made up of 91% hydrogen water
- fragrance-free and no preservatives/harsh chemicals
- does what it claims to do
- the cooling sensation when apply on the skin
- leave the skin looking brighter
- leave the skin feeling soft and smooth to touch
- gentle; does not dry out the skin
- easy to use; easy to wash it off; mess-free! :D
- suits sensitive skin :)
- the pump-bottle packaging
- besides using it on the face, it can be used to exfoliate other areas (elbows, knees, arms etc...)

Dislikes:
- expensive! I got it for SGD$49
- <1 year shelf life after opening :(
- does leave a slight firm feeling but it's pretty mild...
- does not remove blackheads but it does makes it easier to extract them (I'll explain later...)

I use this once a week, once every two weeks or once a month.(it depends on my 'laziness' haha XD) Though the instructions say to use 3 to 5 pumps, I use only 1 to 1½ pumps. 1 pump is enough to cover and exfoliate my whole face but some times, I like to use another ½ pump to double exfoliate certain areas.

Demonstration on my mom's arm and elbow~ XD

Massage till the gel turns into white flakes/balls(dead skin cells)~

The little white balls/flakes of dead skin cells. ewww...

I really like this gel exfoliator because it works removing layers of dead skin and it does not leave any unbearable or uncomfortable sensations after use. Ehhh...uhhh... I have to admit that this did leave a really slight firm feeling after I rinsed it off but it's does not feel uncomfortable at all. It's pretty mild and barely noticeable. It's unlike other exfoliators which you can sense the uncomfortable feeling(irritated, tight-pulling and/or dry sensations) right after rinsing it off. Instead, my skin feels comfortable, clean and it feels super soft and smooth to touch! It's gentle yet works effectively in removing dead skin cells. After exfoliating, you can definitely feel the difference in your skin before and after use. :) And also......moisturizer/mask essence/serum etc gets absorbed into the skin better and faster after exfoliating. :D

Oh and...despite it does not remove blackheads, it does remove dead skin cells which allows me to extract my blackheads easily! FYI, there's a blackhead that has been stuck under the skin of my cheek for ages and no matter how hard I squeezed it, it just doesn't want to pop out. But after using the gel to exfoliate away the layers of dead skin, I finally got the blackhead out without much effort. It just popped out on first squeeze(gently)! XDDD

Although the price is steep, I only use 1 to 1½ pumps once a week, once every two weeks or once a month so I'm pretty sure 1 bottle can lasts really long for me. Anyway, the most important is whether the product works and is it worth purchasing... and my verdict is...... it's a gentle exfoliator yet works effectively in removing dead skin cells so I think it's worth the price I paid for! :)

Review: Sato Tenol Solution Roll-On Deodorant

Sato Tenol Solution Roll-On Deodorant (30ml)

Description: 
- A powerful yet gentle deodorant to keep you dry and odor-free for 24 hours.
- Contains double astringents to effectively inhibit perspiration and prevent excessive sweat production. It helps to keep your skin dry.
- For neutralizing smell of armpit and restraining perspiration
- The antibacterial agent, Pheoxetol, neutralizes embarrassing smell from armpit by eliminating odor-producing bacteria.
- Tenol solution is formulated for rapid absorption. It does not stain your clothes
- Neutral smell, Suitable for both genders.

Directions: Apply appropriate amount onto washed and dry skin/armpit once a day.
Composition: Water, Aluminum, Chlorohydrate, Alcohol, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Alcloxa, Fragrance.

This roll-on deodorant comes with a twist-off screw cap.

Look at how small it is~

Scent:
Even though the ingredients list says it contains fragrance, but to me, I don't smell any fragrance to it. Neutral scent I guess...

Likes:
- neutral scent; does not have overpowering fragrance
- effective! it leaves my skin dry and odor-free throughout the day
- does not stain the clothes
- it gets absorbed into the skin without leaving any sticky or wet residue
- compact size~
- easy to use

Dislikes:
- kinda expensive for such a small bottle (I got it for SGD$7.90.)

I was impressed by this deodorant! It does works as what it claims to do! Besides that, I like that it does not have any overpowering fragrance! The neutral scent is just awesome cause it won't mess up with my perfume~~~~<3

People who sweat a lot especially during summer or people who are looking for neutral scent deodorant so that it won't mess up with your favorite perfume, try this! :)

Review: Skinlite Nail Polish Remover Pads

Skinlite Nail Polish Remover Pads (36 pre-moistened pads)

Description:
- Pre-moistened, non-acetone, one-step nail polish removal treatment.
- Pads are saturated with special formulation that easily removes nail polish while conditioning cuticles and promoting healthy nails.

The product comes in a 'cheap-looking' plastic container with a plastic twist-off screw cap. It's well sealed with foil.

Contains only 36 pre-moistened pads. The thickness for each pad is quite thin.

Scent:
It has a citrus-y scent. I like it. hahahah.

Demonstration on my mom's toe nails~~ XD :

It takes a few swipes to remove the polish. :/

Likes:
- the scent
- non acetone formula
- the pre-moistened pads idea~
- leaves nails feeling not too drying as compared to other nail polish remover in liquid form
- cheap price

Dislikes:
- takes time... it takes a few swipes to remove the polish
- even if it's well-kept in the container, the pads tend to dry up easily once the foil is unsealed; can't last long

I will not repurchase this. I prefer liquid form nail polish remover because it removes nail polish quicker than this pre-moistened pad. And even if it's well-kept in the container, the pads tend to dry up easily once the foil is unsealed. If it's begin to dry up(semi-dried up), it gets much tougher to remove the nail polish. Once the pads totally dried up, it became useless............ (-.-) Well, mine dried up... lol. sigh. I'm not going to repurchase this. That's it.

Review: Etude House Hand Bouquet Rich Butter Hand & Heel Cream

Etude House Hand Bouquet Rich Butter Hand & Heel Cream (100ml)

Description: Combination hand & foot cream. The rich essence of shea butter moisturizes and nourishes hands and feet with an improved anti-wrinkle formula for soft, smooth skin.
Directions: Apply cream onto palm and use hands to massage cream into skin. Applicable both hands and feet.
Main Ingredients: 5% Shea butter, Adenosine

The product is well-wrapped with plastic sheet/wrapper?(whatever it's called...) and you can simply rip it off. It comes in a greyish-pink squeezable tube with floral prints on it which makes it looks quite feminine.

Comes with a plastic twist-off screw flip cap and the opening is perfectly sealed with foil.

Consistency and Color:

The milk-colored cream looks quite heavy when it first got squeezed out from the tube however, when I massage it on my skin, the consistency is actually light and creamy. It get absorbed into the skin within a few minutes without leaving a sticky or greasy layer.

Scent:
To me, it smells like baby powder with a little hint of floral...

Likes:
- the packaging, love the squeezable tube
- leaves hands and feet feeling soft, smooth and moisturized
- easy to apply and blend
- absorbed into the skin without leaving a sticky or greasy layer
- the generous amount, 100ml!~

Dislikes
- the smell lingers on my hands after washing (-_-")

The one I got is for the hands and heel. It has a smaller version, 50ml, which is for the hands only. People who like to carry hand cream everywhere you go, you might want to get the 50ml version. It's smaller which I think it's convenient to carry it around in your bag. :)

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Check out my "Skin Care Routine" Page in the navigation bar to find out more about my skincare routine — what products I used in the day and night etc....

And sorry if I made any grammar mistakes........ :x

Signing out,
Ashley~★

Giveaway #3 WINNER

Thank you very much to everyone who participated in the Giveaway #3.

Winners picked via "Random Line Picker" from Text Mechanic

so...the winner goes to..........

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Susie W.

Congratulations! :D

Dear winner, I have sent you an email. Please check your inbox/junk mail for more details. If you did not received the email, please email me to let me know.

XOXO :)

And for the rest of the participants, don't get upset if you didn't win this time because BITSDIARIES will have plenty more giveaways in the future. Stay tuned. :)

CLOSED: Giveaway #3

DISCLAIMER: All giveaway items shown in this blog are purchased using my own money. I was not paid by any companies nor have any affiliation with any of the brand mentioned in here.

*Only 1 Lucky Winner will be selected.*

Note: This item is 100% brand new and have not been opened nor used however, the box has been opened for photo-taking purposes(refer to the picture above).

How to PARTICIPATE & WIN?:
My giveaway rules are always very simple! You just have to email the following details:
- [Your Name]:
- [Your Country]:
- [Your Email Address]:
to bitsdiaries@live.com subject to "WIN Giveaway #3".

* This giveaway is open internationally!~ 
*Multiple entries are NOT allowed. One entry per participant. More than one entry per participant will result in disqualification.
*All prizes will be mailed via SingPost.
*Prizes not redeemed within a month will be forfeited.
**Winner will be announced on my blog on 5th March 2013 and will be notified by email directly. (Dear participants, do check your email inbox and/or junk mail folder on that day!)

Giveaway #3 Event will

start on 17th February 2013, SGT 7:30PM

and

end on 5th March 2013, SGT 12:00AM.
(Duration: approx. 2 weeks)

Good luck to all participants! XOXO~ ;D

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UPDATE on 5th March 2013:
This event has ENDED. Thanks to all who participated in this event. :D
Winner will be announced on my blog soon and will be notified by email directly. So be sure to check back and don't forget to check your inbox and/or junk mail folder. :)