Hera Gel to Oil Cleaner Review

Hello everyone! Hope you all are doing well!  I've just been busy and tired. I work with children (daycare) and they're a lot of work! There's a baby that just loves me for some reason. I guess she senses that I'm motherly(I have 5 younger siblings^^). She cries EVERY TIME I leave the room. All the babies love me lol!! This year I said that I wanted a vacation so that I could sleep all day, and I ended up having the stomach flu for a week.  Yes 7 days. Be careful what you wish for lol!  Just a little peek into my life :)  Anyway, on to the review...

Hera Gel to Oil Cleanser (70 ml). Full sized is 150 ml

Description:

"This transformer cleanser is fun to use as its gel-type substance turns into oil when handled and washed off. Being noncomedogenic, it can be used comfortably on delicate and trouble-prone skin or oily skin. It contains yeast extracts for detoxification and stimulates the supply of oxygen to the skin. As a special cleanser for massaging as well as cleansing, it delivers detoxification, vitalization and lifting effects all at once."

How to use:

During evening skincare regimen, dispense an adequate amount and apply to the entire face. Then, dissolve the gel by massaging broad parts first. In small circular motions, massage areas around lips, nose and eyes, which are parts that shift a lot and where make-up residue accumulates easily. Wipe off with a tissue or rinse with lukewarm water and wash the face with a cleansing foam.

Gel form

★ Scent? Light fragrance

★ Consistency? Gel to oil

★ Skin Type? All skin types

★ Price? I've seen it for $30-$60 online. 

★ Repurchase? Yes

Verdict:

If you've waited for this review I apologize. I wanted to use it consistently, and see if I was allergic to it. With that being said, I really like this cleanser. I have sensitive, oily, acne prone skin, and I haven't had any allergic reactions. So far, I've only used  DHC's Deep Cleansing Oil, Hera's Gel to Oil Cleanser, and a cleansing oil that I made my self. I like Hera's Gel to Oil Cleanser the best. I use this cleanser to take off my make up and I use it for facial massages. 

It takes off all my makeup including my waterproof  eye makeup. My face doesn't feel tight, but soft and smooth after washing it off. This cleanser doesn't irritate my eyes. I once tried Lancome's Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover and it made me break out :( 

I've been using Hera's Gel to Oil Cleanser for a while now and it's almost gone. I'm planning on buying the full sized cleanser soon. A family member of mine is going to Korea next month, so I'm going to see if he could pick this up along with a Big Bang photo for me^^

Biore Acne Mild Care Oil Control Foam Cleanser Review

Biore New Acne Mild Care Oil Control consists of the TRICILOSAN formula which is bacteria-resistant and effective in treating the problematic acne on your face, preventing them from re-appearing. It can form high-density foam which can best perform its function as a cleanser to rinse off all the unwanted oil, dirt, grease on your face, leaving your skin with purified and bright condition.

★ Scent? Light 

★ Consistency? Thick foam

★ Skin Type? All skin types

★ Feel on skin? Gentle. There's no tugging on my face

★ Oil Control? Not really

★ Price? $5.80

★ Repurchase? Yes

Verdict:

I really like this foam cleanser. I purchased it at sasa.com awhile back. No allergic reactions!!!!  I use it in the morning and at night, and it doesn't leave my face feeling tight and dry.  I think that this cleanser is great for acne. I've had only one pimple pop up this month.

It doesn't really do anything for controlling oil. I wash my face around 7 a.m., and my face is oily by the time it's 9 or 10 a.m. Even though it doesn't control my oil, I still think this cleanser is great because of  it's ability to control acne. I should have purchased more than one because it is currently out of stock. I have finally found a great cleanser, and it's out of stock (T_T)  I hope they bring it back. 

 * the cleanser has changed 8/6/13*

Laneige Review Part 2

Laneige Perfect Renew

Anti-aging care for clear younger looking skin

"The skin-friendly water of Ceramide Repair Water solves the problem of  dryness, which is the root of aging, and Skni Renewal  Peptide works as actin, a skin protein, to activate the anti-aging care inside the skin  and restore the younger -looking clarity of your skin."

(Trial Size)

1.) Perfect Renew Skin Refiner 

- Skin refiner that transparent gel penetrates into skin giving moisture and tension. 
- Ceramaid repair water fills up between dead cells and addressing dryness, a cause of aging, and helping effective elements be absorbed deep into the skin. 
- 7 oligosacharides ingredients and hyaluronic acid gives moisturizing effect as well as strengthening skin barrier allowing skin to have elastic and moisture state.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.
 

2.) Perfect Renew Emulsion

- Lotion that fits into your skin tightly by absorbing moisture. 
- Ceramaid repair water fills up between dead cells and addressing dryness, a cause of aging, and helping effective elements be absorbed deep into the skin. 
- Biosacharide gum forms a coated layer on the outler layer of skin, giving double moisturizing effect. It allows smooth and moist skin everyday. 
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.


3.) Perfect Renew Essence
- As snowflakes sliding down, Essence with delicate 15 seconds massage treats signs of aging and gives elastic finish. 
- Moist and smoothly applied, but alters to elastic feeling. Can feel the synergy effect with easy anti-aging massage. 
- Almond extract, pommegranate extract, cocoa extract cares face lines by giving lifting effect and anti-oxident effect. 
- Can feel elastic and moisturized skin inside and outside by caring uneven skin texture due to signs of aging.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

4.) Perfect Renew Duel Touch Eyes

- Dual anti-aging eye care treating all signs of aging in eye area allowing bright and smooth eye area.
- Phytospingosine fermented ingredient, protects eye area from external irritation and helps circulation to care dark circles. 
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.


[Dual Touch Eye Day Cream (SPF25/PA++)]

- Brightens eye area by gently absorbing into skin. 
- Gives anti-aging effect by preventing skin aging from UV light. 
- Beta Glucan gives elasticity and vitality to fatigued eye area due to stress. 


[Dual Touch Eye Night Gel] 

- Concentrated gel absorbs into skin caring first sign of aging. 
- Moisturizing and aging care penetrates deeply into the skin overnight, gives smoothness to eye area. 
- Dermochlorela and Yeast extract help blood circulation of eye area and give elasticity.


5.) Perfect Renew Cream

- Low viscose cream that cares first signs of aging.
- Hyaluronic acid ingredient treats skin dryness, basic cause of all skin troubles, and allows moist and smooth skin. 
- Konjac mannan extract and sugar cane extract give wet compress effect thus making moisturizing barrier.
- Himalaya Snow Water that contains abundant snow minerals provides nutrition and vitality to the skin and realizes the transparent and pure skin from deep inside of skin.

★Scent? Light. Not overwhelming.

★Skin Type? For all skin types

★Feel on skin? Feels very light. I can use everything without my getting super oily later on.

★Oil Control? None

★ Repurchase? Maybe


Verdict:
I've been into anti-aging products lately, so I decided to give this a try. I really like this line. No allergic reactions!! I love how everything is very light & absorbes into the skin very quickly. The Duel Touch Day and Night Eye Cream is very convenient. You don't have to search for 2 separate eye creams plus the day eye cream has spf in it. I use everything during the day except for the Perfect Renew Cream, which I use at night. The Perfect Renew Essence is my favorite out of the whole line. My skin looks brighter and feels smooth every time I use it. 

I'm not sure if  the Perfect Renew line helps with anti-aging, since I look pretty young for my age already. The only thing I don't like about this skin care line is that it's expensive. The cheapest way  for me to get this whole line is by purchasing it on Gmarket, but the shipping is also expensive. Despite being expensive,  Laneige Perfect Renew is a great skin care line and I will most likely save up and buy the Perfect Renew Essence and the Duel Touch Eye Cream it in the future. 




Laneige Review Part 1

Mzx NiNi

Lancome Gel Radiance

I signed up a few months ago to be a product tester for L'Oréal, and to my surprise I was accepted!  You take surveys and those surveys determine whether or not you qualify for a certain study. If you qualify, you are sent out products to test.  Sadly, I haven’t been qualified for any of the studies that they had going on but, I was sent a thank you gift. I thought that they would send out a little sample size product but it is full sized!  I've never used a Lancome  product before, so I was excited to try it out.

Lancome Gel Radiance

“A Luxurious Balance of Science and Nature: Reveal Purified, Pampered Skin. This clarifying gel cleanser water-activates into a  refreshing foam to gently remove makeup and impurities. Skin feels squeaky clean, soft, smooth and looks beautifully radiant.”

I was getting ready to buy a cleanser for me to use and night, but this one came right on time. Like the product says it’s a gel-to-foam cleanser. All you need is a pea–sized amount to cover your entire face.

 As you all know (or should know by now ^^), I have very sensitive skin. This cleanser did not irritate my skin nor did it make my skin fell dry and tight after use.  It’s has a lovely floral scent.  It does a pretty good job at removing make up that’s not waterproof.  There was still a little bit of my waterproof gel eyeliner left on my eyes after I washed my face with this cleanser. If your makeup is waterproof, I suggest you use whatever you use to remove waterproof makeup first. 


 I really like this cleanser and I would purchase it myself.  My skin fells soft and looks radiant when I wake up.  This cleanser would be suitable for those of you with combination to oily skin. Lancome also has a Cream-to-Foam cleanser that might be more suitable for those of you with dry skin.

If you are interested in applying to become a L'Oréal Product Tester, just click here and fill out their questionnaire to see if you qualify. 

Mzx NiNi

Bare Escentuals Review

Hello everyone! I back with a review on the Bare Minerals Starter Kit that I purchased in July :p I've been working on custom jewelry orders, but I will try to update my blog as often as I can.

Our bareMinerals 8-piece Customizable Get Started Kit has everything you need for a flawless complexion. Just add your choice of bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation — choose from 20 shades in either the natural luminous Original or natural Matte finish. Clinically proven to improve the appearance of your skin, award-winning bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation looks like a powder, feels like a cream and buffs on beautifully for a 100% natural, no-makeup look.

The started kit comes with:

1. Bare Minerals foundation in your color. Choose Matte or Original
2. Original Mineral Veil
3. Warmth All-Over Face Color
4. Full Flawless Face brush
5. Flawless Application Face Brush
6. Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
7. Get Started DVD
8. Bonus: Well-Cared For Brush Conditioning Shampoo

Bare Minerals Matte


Finish- Eliminates shine for a flawless natural matte finish all day


Key Skin Benefits- All the benefits of our originals SPF 15 foundation, plus

• Contains Rareminerals ActiveSoil Complex which minimizes pores and promotes cell turnover for fresher, smoother skin
• Absorbs excess oil without drying skin

I got matched to the color Warm Tan in the Matte version. I think that this color is a pretty good match. There are some days where it seems to be lighter than my skin color because of the hot weather.  Where I live the temperature can be hot one week and then cold the next week so my skin color is constantly changing. When that happens, I just use a little bit of the Warmth All-Over Face Color and it fixes the problem. I think that this color will be perfect for my winter skin color. This has helped control shine, but I still think that you should use something that controls shine underneath the foundation. I really like the Mineral Veil. It gives my face a nice airbrushed look. 

Bare Mineral Brushes

I do not like the Full Flawless Face Brush or the Flawless Application Face Brush. They're good at applying the foundation and all, but these brushes shed like crazy. There's always at least 3-4 bristles on my face by the time I'm done applying everything. I have no complaints for the Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush.  I just use my foundation as a concealer with this brush and it gets the job done. The Well-Cared For Brush Conditioning Shampoo does a great job at cleaning the brushes.

Freebies: Tinted Hydrating Mineral Veil and Blush in Avant Garden

I received a free Blush and a Tinted Hydrating Mineral Veil  from the promotion that they had a while ago. The blush goes well with my skin tone. I've tried the Hydrating Mineral Veil, but I will only use it during the winter since my skin becomes a bit dryer in the winter time.

In conclusion, I really like Bare Minerals. It gives me buildable coverage and my skin hasn't had a negative reaction to it. All you is a little bit to cover your entire face. It feels like I have nothing on, and it stays in its place. 

Mzx NiNi