Suzy's Miss A Skin Care Secret

Suzy Miss A revealed her skin care secret in Get it beauty. I am so impressed by her 10 minutes cleansing routine. Her skin is flawless and she is just 19 but no skin problems such as acne which teenagers usually experience at her age. For those who don't know who Suzy is - she is a well known Korean star. 

Now her 424 face washing routine is famous, wanna get clear skin like her maybe you can try this routine. 

• 4 minutes massage using cleansing oil
• 2 minutes washing with facial foam cleanser
• 4 minutes washing with water (warm water then cold water to minimize pores)

The cleansing oil is to ensure the dirt and make up is thoroughly washed off your face, work it from your chin to forehead. If you have oily skin I suggest to use milk cleanser instead of oil cleanser.

Bubble wash for further cleansing only for 2 minutes, longer than that will dry up your face.

Wash your face with warm water first then cold water to minimize pores. 

Another tips from Suzy is - never dry your face with a towel, gently tap your face - this allow your face to absorb moisture.  

Please consider your skin type whether this method suitable for you or not. Over washing can be drying to skin. 

The Face Shop BB Cream Review

Anyeong~

The Face Shop was having buy one free one promotion so I purchased the BB cream Clean Face since it is oil free cons is no SPF like most BB Cream have, in the same range though they have Oil Free Sun Cream SPF35 PA++... This range suitable for oily skin or acne prone skin. So it's RM46 for two bottle of these, other wise without promotion would be about RM40+ per item.  

The Face Shop Clean Face Oil Free BB Cream Review

& The Face Shop Clean Face Oil Free Sun Cream Review

The packing

Description behind

Swatch of The Face Shop Oil Free BB Cream

Right side with the BB cream, left side no BB Cream

The Swatch of Oil Free Sun Cream

The Oil Free Sun Cream on top and Oil Cream BB Cream at the bottom

Description on the packing for the Oil Free Sun Cream

• Tea Tree Oil
• Aloe Vera Gel
• Blocks both UVA UVB with upgraded formula that leaves skin feeling fresher and matte

My thoughts: The color is white and texture very light, after using it for few hours my face slightly oily. I believe all SPF products have certain degree of oil. Quite decent sun cream for those who have skin problem.

Description on the packing for Oil Free BB Cream

• Chamomile extract
• Quick clear complex
• New and improved quick clear complex treats oily or problem skin more quickly and effectively

The sun cream actually white color and BB cream tinted light brown slightly grayish, the texture is light and coverage very minimal, cannot cover any marks or spots you might have on your face. Matte finish. Nice pleasant smell. This is a very nice BB cream for those who really have a lot of pimples. I rate both 4/5.

Blotting Paper or Film?

Do you use blotting paper based or blotting film based? Here is a review on the Body Shop blotting tissues versus Clean & Clear blotting film (Clean & Clear under Johnson & Johnson brand).

Blotting tissues or film is highly absorbent type of paper or film, it is used to absorb excess oil and excess makeup residues   

Why blotting?

1. To remove excess oil from your face
2. Remove shine due to excess oil from your face
3. Create matte finish on your face

I have the Body Shop blotting tissues and Clean & Clear blotting film, my thoughts on the products...

The Body Shop Blotting Tissues Review

It's actually not the conventional tissues as what you imagine, I would describe it as more of a paper based; 50 sheets per pack at RM11.90. The Ingredients contained oil.. don't be surprise.. it is not oily at all.

I would rate this product at 2/5, don't like paper based blotting tissues, just doesn't feels right on skin, the finish is matte but after a while it the matte finish is gone. I have combination oily dry skin (T zone oily).

the Ingredients 

Clean & Clear Blotting Film Review

This is film based blotting sheets; 60 sheets for RM9.90 per pack. Absolutely love this blotting film, you can see the oil absorb clearly on the sheets, so you can actually differentiate parts of the sheets that still can be used to absorb excess oil, see what I mean from the pictures comparison below. The film also feels softer compare to paper based blotting sheets. Finishing is matte and last long. 

You see the Body Shop blotting sheet after used compare to Clean & Clear after used, I tested this only not long after washing my face thus the oil absorb is not much. I like the Clean & Clear film because you can see clearly the oil on it and you can see the clean part of the film you can identify easily which part of the film you can still use up to blot your face, instead of the Body Shop one, a bit difficult to notice. I rate Clean & Clear Oil Control Film 4/5. 

Avene Face Mist Review

Anyeong~

Last few days I posted a review on the Body Shop Vitamin E face mist, after using it for few days, I found it to be leaving slight cast of shiny finish on my skin, I believe the Body Shop Vitamin E face mist contained some oil based ingredients - see the ingredients on the picture I posted on the review for this product here.

I am quite disappointed, this reminds me that I used to use Avene Face Mist many years back, but some how stop because I was only a student back then you see. I remembered it was quite good. Thus here is the Avene Face Mist review:

Comparison of  the packaging the Body Shop 100ml vs Avene 50ml Face Mist

The Body Shop face mist is in a plastic bottle and Avene in an aerosol bottle.

In a aerosol bottle packing 

The description on the back of the bottle

The Avene face mist packing is cute and price is also reasonable, I bought from Watson for RM35 for 3 bottles (50ml) at discounted price it's about RM11.60 (about USD3.90 per bottle of 50ml) per bottle. Avene is well known as the sensitive skin care expert; and this face mist is actually Thermal Spring water so is high in mineral, unless you are sensitive to water this face mist should be suitable for you. Ingredients is water and nitrogen. Very simple huh. 

I like the dewy finish Avene face mist does on my skin... love this product. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist Review

Anyeong ~

Needed a quick fix to moisturized skin? face mist is the answer. There are many good face mist out there. Today I am writing a review for a face mist from Body Shop from the Vitamin E skin care range "Vitamin E Face Mist".

This face mist contained rose water to instantly refresh and moisturized your skin suitable for all skin type, 100ml for about RM35. Instruction on the packaging spray on your face with distance of 15cm - close mouth and eyes during application. It smells like rose water, very refreshing and immediately feels skin hydrated. Tips: pat your skin gently to spread the mist on your face and allow better absorption (make sure you hands are washed and clean before you do that).

This face mist is in a convenient small bottle you can carry it along wherever you go - use it after the gym, in an aeroplane or during hot weather or when you feel your skin needed that little touch of moisturizing and refreshing mist.

Why Face Mist?

1. Instant refresh
2. Instant moisturize
3. Soothe skin irritation
4. Setting make up etc.

Sweet light pink color

Descriptions on the back of the plastic bottle packaging

Ingredients

What I like about this Face Mist:

• Can open the bottle cap to DIY content, add your favorite beauty ingredients
• Affordable 

What I dislike about this Face Mist:

• Oily cast after use
• Not suitable for oily skin
• Not suitable for sensitive skin (stinging sensation)
• Too much chemical ingredients

Overall I will not buy this face mist again, I prefer Avene face mist, the ingredients is spring water and nitrogen, less chemical and safe, also really moist and supple for skin.

The Body Shop: Honey & Oat 3 in 1 Scrub Mask Review

I purchased The Body Shop Honey & Oat 3 in 1 Scrub Mask last week, as I was searching for a gentle and good exfoliate, and was introduce to this mask by the shop assistant in The Body Shop, this mask is 3 in 1 function as cleanser, polish and moisturize. The oatmeal grains actually act as gentle exfoliate to skin and honey (it's mentioned organic on the label) is well known to moisturize skin. 

This mask is suitable for normal / dry skin. The price is RM55 (100ml) before discount, just purchase items in body shop worth RM100 and you automatically entitle to membership - discounts of 10% onward and other benefits. If I am not mistaken if you have 150 points onward you will get 15% discount RM1 equal to 1 point.

 The packing look like this

The content inside

Description on the packing

Description on the packing: Apply to clean skin, leave for 5-10 minutes, rinse. Use once or twice a week. Avoid lip and eye areas.

The smell is very pleasing, the mask is easy to apply and the oat grain is not rough but soft and gentle, after 10 minutes I rinsed it off and my skin felt supple and moisturized, immediately noticed my skin was brighter, very happy with the result and satisfied with this products. 

How to Wear a Scarf ?

I just wanted to share this clever way to wear a scarf.. :)