Finished Products in November 2010

Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clarifying Lotion

I've finally finished this big bottle of toner (okay, it's not that big but to me it is big :p). I've reviewed this toner few months ago, you can read it here. Although it did work to clear my acne and kept it at bay but the alcohol scent is just strong for me, so I feel really glad that I've finished it. Since I still have a few toners to use, I don't think I'll repurchase this anytime soon.

The Face Shop Post-Acne Nighttime Spot Eraser

This spot eraser is a must for me now! I will feel that something's missing if I don't apply it even just for one night. As I've said on my review, it works effectively on new scars but not so much on old scars. But with continuous uses, the old scars do get lighten in a period of time. I've repurchased this of course!

Mentholatum Acnes Point Clear

I used this point clear on new blemishes/pimples. It did work but not very effective, it took more than a few days to reduce the redness and to shrunk the size. I'll keep looking for a better product, so no repurchase for this. 

I've just realized that all three products are acne-related! I guess that means I'm really desperate for my acne problems, haha!

Okay, till next time!

Review: Nexcare Acne Patch

I haven't done any reviews for so long, so today I'm going to review one of my favorite beauty product ever! :D

Do you ever feel irritated or even frustrated when you see a big red pimple on your face but you can't do anything to make it go away? I did! But not anymore since I've found Nexcare Acne Patch. I'll let you know why :).

Packaging and Description (on the box):

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*Warning: Pics below might gross you out*

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Pic #3                             Pic #4

Pic #1: Before
Pic #2: With the Acne Patch on
Pic #3: The next day
Pic #4: After two days with the continuous uses of the Acne Patch (I changed it everyday)

My thought:

The result is amazing, huh? I'm really glad that I've picked it up and tried it, now I can say that I can't live without it! :D. It's not really hard to get as it's available on Sasa.com. I got my first Acne Patch in Taiwan, fell in love with it then got the back ups in Singapore. If I'm not wrong, I remember that it's cheaper in Taiwan like SGD 3 less than in Singapore. I bought it for around SGD 7 in Singapore, I think it's also around there on Sasa.com. It comes with different sizes, 12 patches x 12 mm and 24 patches x 8 mm. I like it with the different sizes as I wouldn't want to waste the patch if my pimple is too small for the patch :D. I've never tried other Acne Patch from different brand so I can't compare them.

Pros:

- Works effectively

- Affordable (around SGD 7 or USD 5)

- Travel friendly

- Comes in two sizes

- Easy to get (in some drugstores or on Sasa.com)

Cons:

- Not available locally (for me)

Rating: 4.9/5 

(Yes, I love this that much if not 100% :D )

Repurchase: Definitely!

Disclaimer: The product was purchased by me. I am not affiliated with the company I mentioned above. This is my honest opinion, product that works on me doesn't mean it works on you and vice versa.

Review: The Face Shop Post-Acne Nighttime Spot Eraser

Remember my last The Face Shop haul? I bought this Post-Acne Nighttime Spot Eraser that has been talked about :D. I've used it for almost two months now, and i think it's time to do a review about this spot eraser.

 Description (on the box): Gentle brightening formula effectively fades post-acne marks

left: before, right: after 1 week.

 note: don't bother the scar on the corner left bottom, it's a chickenpox scar. nasty I know...

My thought:

I guess the pic says it all. The spot eraser does work its job but not much. After one week, the post-acne scar is still there although it's almost gone. The scar on the pic was a new scar, and I notice that the spot eraser works much better on a new scar. When I applied it on my old acne scar, it took almost one month to actually fade it out. For some people, it works quickly but not for me. So you really have to try it out for yourself to know the effectiveness. I also notice that when I  applied it on a pimple that was going to appear, the next day the pimple was gone. I think it doesn't just work on post-acne scar but pre-acne too :D. And the scent of this spot eraser is just like any other The Face Shop's product, it has a mild flower scent which I like.

Pros: 

- Relatively affordable (around SGD 20 or USD 15)

- Fades/lighten acne scar

- Prevent acne

- Easily found (for me)

- Decent scent

Cons:

- Took quite a long time to fade the scar (esp. on an old scar)

- Hard to find (for some people)

Rating: 3.5/5

Repurchase: Probably Yes

Disclaimer: The product was purchased by me. I am not affiliated with the company I mentioned above. This is my honest opinion, product that works on me doesn't mean it works on you and vice versa.

Review: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions

Hey everyone, I have moved back to my hometown now! The past few days have been busy for packing and unpacking my stuffs. Although I have limited access to internet connection here, I'll try my best to catch up with you girls :)

Here's the review for Clinique anti-blemish solutions that I have been using for almost 2 months. I only use their Clarifying Lotion and Clearing Moisturizer. I don't use the cleanser as I want to finish my Beautymaker Deep Cleansing Foam first, cause I don't like to waste a product especially it doesn't break out on me although it basically does nothing too. But after the cleanser is finished, I'm going to get the Clinique cleanser :D. I don't know if this Anti-Blemish Solutions the same with the Acne Solutions line, but they have the same packaging so I suppose they are just the same.

As I have said a few times before, my skin has been breaking real bad since a few months ago. I'll describe my skin condition as 10% for that time, all the acne on my jawline and cheeks makes me feel really embarrassed to show my bare face. I preferred to stay home all the time on that time. But when I started using Aspirin mask, my skin has became better, i would say the condition was 50%. Of course 50% isn't good enough for me, I was still struggling to hide my face. And since I have been using this Clinique anti-blemish solutions, my skin condition is better. It's about 80% now, not fully 100% cause I still have a lot of acne scars. And I really regret that I didn't try it long time ago... So I can say that I really like this, I'm really glad that I decide to finally try it despite the mixed reviews about it. I also notice that my skin is less oily nowadays, I hardly have to blot my face during the days. The only thing that I don't like is the scent. They have a really strong alcohol scent, especially the Clarifying Lotion. It reminds me of a scent that I'm familiar with, then I asked my sister to smell it, she said it's like a wine scent. And my cousin said it smells exactly like Choya.
So, overall it's a great product for me. I definitely will get them again if I ever run out of them.

Pros:

Clears my acne well

Good on oil control

Available locally

Cons:

Very unpleasant smell

Quite expensive at here

Rating: 4.5/5

Repurchase: Yes, definitely!

Quick Post: Update on Aspirin Mask

This is a quick post for an update on my Aspirin Mask. As Kasia, Dee and Manju suggested, i tried to mix the Aspirin with plain yogurt. you can read more alternative which Dee have posted here. At my first attempt of doing it, i added to much yogurt. i almost wanted to eat it for not wasting it. LOL, of course i didn't :D. i said i didn't like the smell of the Aspirin at all, but by adding yogurt, it totally changes my mind. i like yogurt so much and i like the smell so much too. Here's how it looks like after mixing the Aspirin with yogurt, it's my second attempt. i used 3 tablets of Aspirin and it's more than enough for the whole face.

it didn't flake off at all, and stay perfectly still on my face. it dried up pretty quick too, for just a few minutes i think. and after rinsing, my face feels so much softer. i can say i'm addicted to it now. Thanks to Kasia, Dee and Manju for the tips! :)

Tomorrow is already Christmas Eve. I can't believe how time flies so quickly... anyways, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to everyone! :)

Aspirin Mask

I've been breaking out real bad since last month. I've finished my favorite The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil and it's out of stock everywhere at here. i was so desperate. I've tried so many ways from not using any product to trying a lot of acne products, nothing works. and finally last week i remembered that I've read from a local beauty forum that Aspirin works wonder on acne. i quickly browsed the forum again and decided to try it. from the forum i also saw that Michelle Phan has a more detailed review and tutorial for Aspirin mask (check it here).

i only used 2 tablets of Aspirin as i want to concentrate more on my acne area. and i didn't add honey cause i heard that adding honey is more for dry skin and the Aspirin is kinda drying. i think my skin is oily enough for it.

add a few drops of water

and wait till it dissolves

the texture of this Aspirin mask reminds me of Skin Food Rice Mask but rougher. i apply it on my clean face and leave it for 10-20 minutes. it dries quickly and can be a bit messy cause it will drop (or fall?) when it dries.

I've used it for three times now (two or three times a week), and i can say it really works wonder! my acne is a lot lesser after using this in just few days. I'll keep using it to see a better result. i bought the Aspirin tablets from a local drugstore, and it's really cheap! how great it is!

*edit*
i forgot to mention that the only thing that i don't like from this Aspirin mask is the smell. it has a strong drug (i think?) scent, but i still can endure it during the masking. (Thanks to *~kAy~* for reminding me :) )

note that even though it works for me, it doesn't mean that it works for everyone. try it at your own risk. and if your skin is sensitive, you probably should consult to your dermatologist before trying this.

Thanks for reading! Hope everyone had a great weekend and have a great week ahead :)