Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser

Hi Girls,

Sorry, it's been a while since my last update!

I have been suffering pimple attack in the last few weeks!!! I think it is due to all the greasy food I ate lately! oh no!

The funny thing is, the other surface on my face which hasn't been attacked is all nice a plump! not oily, not dry, nice and smooth....so having a few pimples on this smooth skin makes it stands out even more!!

Anyway, this post is a review for Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Cleanser.

The #1 dermatologist recommended acne-fighting cleanser-Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash now comes with an uplifting blast of pink grapefruit! With maximum strength Salicylic Acid acne medicine boosted by MicroClear® technology, Neutrogena® Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Facial Wash powerfully treats and helps prevent breakouts—even blackheads. This unique formula contains 100% naturally derived grapefruit extract plus vitamin C. It eliminates oil and dirt, and rinses clean without over-drying.
 

I've used the original version of this Acne Wash before (see pictures below), I know it is great for pimple skin (very good!!), but the only problem I have with the original version was the smell. It smells like toilet air-freshener (you know, the smell of a clean public toilet), which is quite un-pleasant if you need to put it on your face.

When this came out, I know my concern is solved! but I didn't get it till now, because I wasn't suffer from any pimple then.

I wash my face last night with this little baby, and today I wake up finding my pimple have been shrank. The smell of the pink grapefruit is very refreshing, and it doesn't leave my skin dry.

Love this! Try it if you are prone to acne or pimple.

Alice

Update coming up!

Hi Girls,

Sorry for I haven't been updating for a while. But updates coming up soon!!

Alice

IPSA Refiner Skin Clear-ize Clay

Hi all,

Another IPSA product review, not that I am a loyal fan of this brand, as I do have a habit when I want to try a new skincare brand, I tends to get the whole skincare set (Cleanser, toner, moisturizer, serum, treatment product).

Previously, I have reviewed the IPSA Refiner Massage Gel, and my sister Kitty commented whether it would be too heavy for oily skin. The answer is, it doesn't feel heavy at all on my skin, but if you have oily skin, I do recommend you to try this product that I am going to introduce below:

IPSA Refiner Skin Clear-ize Clay

This is a beautiful clay mask with exfoliating beads, so not only it will absorb the excess oil from your skin, it also help you to remove dead skin cells, blackheads & whiteheads.

The direction from the IPSA website is that you massage this onto cleansed face for 1 minute to removed all dead skin cells, and then leave it on for 5 min as a clay mask.

However, I found massage it straight onto dried skin still a little too harsh on my sensitive skin, so put this on first, leave it for around 10-15 minute. When the mask dried, I splash water onto my face and then massage it as an exfoliator.

It gives my skin fresh and clean feeling but without making them feel tight and dry. Very good!

IPSA Refiner Water Massage

Hi all,

Just been to my 2nd visit of Pier Beauty facial today, it was so relaxing and now my face is so clear and glowing! Today, I ask them to add pearl powder to my treatment (you get 3 pearl powder with 10 session facial purchased) and I do feel it makes my skin appears brighter!

I highly recommend people to at least go to facial at least once a fortnight (or once a month for those who is on the budget) because the way they massage your skin helps blood circulations, it's like giving your skin a nice workout.

Facial can be pricey for some (e.g. myself), so I tend to do my own massage at home from time to time.

Today, I am going to introduce you a massage gel that I've used lately.

IPSA Refiner Water Massage

This massage gel creme is amazing, it's light and it glides on your face like water (probably why they called it water massage?). I usually put a generous amount on cleansed face and massage for about 3 minutes, then you can either tissue it off or rinse it off.

Because I have dry skin, so my skin usually absorb everything after 3 minutes of massaging, hence I don't usually rinse it off, and will apply my moisturiser afterwards.

The result: Hydrated glowing skin! :)

Alice

Cosline Oxygen Drop Foaming Mask

Hi all,

Let me share with you this new mask that I am trying out lately.

Cosline Oxygen Drop Foaming Mask

"Bubble therapy pack, which purifies soiled skin with self-generating oxygen bubbles and deep-cleanses skin-pores."

It comes out as a thick gel, and once it oxidise with air, it forms this very thick creamy foam. It's feels amazing! you can hear the bubbles popping on your face which makes you think that this mask is WORKING! haha....woman like me is so easy to be amazed!

Once the foam gets thick, you can massage it and then rinse it off!

Please don't be alarmed with the following photos! >_<
I look like a snowman!!! hahhahah


Alice

It also claim that this mask can remove dead skin cells, diminish discolouration/pigmentation and also hydrate the skin with a nice healthy glow! (haha...it almost does everything!)

My take on this mask is that, it doesn't really deep cleanse my pores nor it diminish any pigmentation (I only used this mask 3 times), but it does gives my skin a nice healthy glow. At the end of the day, I really enjoy having this thick foam on my face, it's quite fun and it feels really good! haha~

I got this from Sasa.com, I'm sure there are other foaming masks out there as well! ^_^

Alice

Summer!

Hi all,

Summer is finally here! Gosh, I miss the sunshine so much!
To all the lovely girls out there (in NZ), remember to wear sunscreen/or moisturiser with SPF!

My personal favourite sunscreen is Shiseido Face and Body sunblock SPF30! :>
Applying powder is another great way to protect your skin from the harsh sun as well!

Enjoy~

Alice

Review: Pier Beauty Facial

Hi all,

While I still have a vivid memory of the facial I did at Pier Beauty on Saturday, I think it is better for me to upload this post asap!

The treatment that I chose is their standard facial (the cheapest one), I think the name is called De Monte (90 min)? And it goes like this:

1. Cleansing & Exfoliating – she put a cleansing milk/cream on my face, did not do too much of a massage and then wipe it off with tissue. Then she put a scrub on my face and exfoliates my skin. If I was wearing makeup that day, I do not think cleaning my face in less than 15 seconds is going to remove my makeup, so I rate this 5/10.
2. Facial massage – I actually expected an extraction before a facial massage, but I guess that’s the way they do it. The massage was wonderful, very relaxing, and I can feel it improves the circulation of my skin and gave my skin a good work out. She also includes shoulder & scalp massage as well, which is nice. I rate this 8/10.
3. Extraction – She use two piece of tissue between her fingers to extract my blackheads and whiteheads, it hurts much more that other facial where they use the extracting tools (few tears went down my face), but it didn’t leave much of a broken capillaries to my skin, hence I was pretty impress! She then use an ultrasound tools (?) on those areas she worked on, from memory, this tool is to reduce inflammation. I rate this 8/10 as well, coz my nose looks very clear afterwards.
4. Mask – She did not explain what the mask was for, but it feels okay. I rate this 7/10
5. Moisturize – she put eye cream and moisturizer after cleaning the mask off (no serum was used, did not ask me whether I want sunscreen). 7/10

Overall, I rate this facial 7/10. My skin did look very radiant and clear afterwards, but the overall experience was just okay.

Other comment:

Personally, I feel the people who works there can be friendlier. When I got there, I told them I have book for a facial, and then the lady at the reception told me to sit down and wait; there aren’t any smiles or greeting at all! Also, no-one do any skin consultation nor explain what they are doing during the facial.

The lady who did my facial was very polite, but she did not communicate with me at all, e.g. my skin concern, whether I have sensitive skin or what kind of mask is she putting on my skin! For a first time customer like me, I feel the experience was not very, well interactive.

In terms of the 4 criteria I talked before:

1. Breathe – Yes, I can smell her breathe, but it is not horrible and because she does not speak that much, it was okay. 6/10
2. Hands – I don’t think she have long finger nails, at least I cannot feel it poking my face. Her hands are soft and gentle. 8/10
3. Conversation – no conversation, it is good because I can just relax, but I do expect a little information from her as in what she is doing on my face today. 7/10
4. Hard sell – need I say more? She didn’t even talk to me, how can she hard sell? 10/10 haha

The above is only my personal experience, and I am sure different people have different standard in their expectation of facial. Personally, I still think Skin Touch is the best, because everyone who works there are super nice, but never hard sell. I think after I used up my 10 sessions from Pier Beauty, I might go back to Skin Touch. J

Alice