Cellnique Advanced Bio Renewal Masque Review

It's time to show some love, people!

This is how I show my love, to my skin, with Cellnique. :D


*I know a lot of beauty bloggers have raved about them before, so.. please don't fall asleep k? xD*

The product pic from Cellnique's webbie:

The product I got from the box.




Same pic as claimed from the Cellnique's website! :)

I believed all product are sealed with this kind of "quality-control" sticker too!


The back of the jar. *spot my peace sign? xD*


Double protection lid!


Here's Cellnique's pineapple-flavoured Advanced Bio Renewal Masque.

Sadly, the packaging looks huge from the outside, but the product is less from the inside. Or should I conclude that good stuff doesn't come in bulk? :/

Some info that might be useful to you:


Instructions:


And the most important info:-


Below are some information that I can get from Cellnique's Website.

It says:-

This unparalleled clay masque is formulated with bio-captured fresh fruit enzymes and acid complexes. Advanced Bio Renewal Masque effectively exfoliates dead skin cells, optimizing cellular renewal performance and deep pore cleansing, thus revealing a softer, fresher, and healthier skin.

The best of it is that it suits all skin types! Yay! And cure:-

• Dull • Uneven skin tone • Congestion • Pigmentation • Wrinkles • Discoloration • Open pores • Enlarged pores • Scars / Marks

Some yummy things that makes it more interesting! :D

Glycolic Acid (AHA) + Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Glycolic acid, derived from sugar cane, is the most active and beneficial of the AHAs. When applied to the skin, glycolic acid penetrates deeper, below the superficial layers of skin, and breaks up the ’glue’ that holds dead skin cells. When using glycolic acid to counter acne, it is often combined with salicylic acid (BHA). While glycolic acid breaks up dead skin cells, salicylic acid removes these dead skin cells remove from the surface of the skin, opening pores and leaving skin feeling smooth and revitalized. Bromelain (Pineapple Enzyme) An enzyme derived from the pineapple plant, bromelain helps to digest keratin protein and promotes effective exfoliation. Removing dead skin cells results in smoother, brighter skin. Marine Protein A natural formulation of essential skin nutrients, marine protein helps retain moisture, elasticity and firmness of the skin, giving it a younger and radiant appearance. Lactic Acid Derived from milk, lactic acid is well-known for its skin hydrating properties as well as being a gentle AHA exfoliant, helping to re-texture the skin surface and stimulate cell renewal. Malic Acid An AHA fruit acid, derived from apples, to rejuvenate and improve skin condition by softening, increasing cell turnover and promoting circulation.

The product:



Price: $55.00 @ Cellnique.com or RM159 @ any Cellnique Authorized Dealers

My thoughts:
Well, I've actually tested it on 3 different skin (I do not meant I have 3 diff skins, lol!). My Boy, A Friend (TQVM :) ) and myself. I'll let the pictures do the talking first.

This was actually my first time using it! See how thick I layered them onto my skin!! After I saw Jenn's review, I knew that I was using abit too much.. hahaha!

My second time, lesser than before :P


Of coz by doing the masque, it's time for some crazy cam-whore sessions. Ho Ho!


Okay, back to my thoughts now. I actually don't categorized this as clay masque, coz it doesn't feel like it. It doesn't "hardened" or "dry up" after 10 mins (as instructed). And it also has little beads (or I called it scrub) in it. I supposed it's for the exfoliant process later on.


After 10 minutes, it is suggested to wet fingertips and gently massage for another 10 – 15 minutes using upwards and outwards circular movements. Well, I did massage but not for 10-15 minutes though! I was too numb to do it for so long, so I did it for about 3-5 minutes instead. :D


And the results?

This is my chin area btw, where I got obvious and stubborn bumps! See how much it clears off? Pic 2&3 is where I rinsed off the masque with water.

Here's how it works on my boy's face. (I actually dragged him to take this pic! So hard to get him to go on camera.. hahaha)

So, does it work for me?

Yes it does. It clears all those "bumpy roads" and whiteheads on the skin, very effectively! My skin feels all smooth and silky, as if there's a layer of "pearl powder" on top of my skin. :D

Cons?

The smell. Hahaha. It doesn't really bothers me, but the first time I had it on my skin, I feel a little somewhat "suffocated" with the pineapple smell! -_-" After a while, the smell faded abit though (or maybe my nose has already adapted to the smell of it :P).

However, my friend and my boy does feel the "sting" and the warm sensation when it is applied. But it doesn't cause any redness, so I guess it is the enzyme that is "busy working". So I guess this is the only concern that they have for the masque.

Overall, we loved the product and how smooth it makes the skin. Because this clears off my whiteheads and bumps, I can save on my face scrub coz' this can last for a few of days "silkyness". :D Downside of it is the price... I'm not sure if it can last for another 5 times though... :)

Thumbs up for Cellnique with their awesome product!

PS: This product can be purchased online too!

Cellnique's Website
Cellnique's Facebook

Other beauty bloggers that raved about them:

Jenn @ lipglosseater
Xin @ Prettybeautiful
Parisb @ mywomenstuff
Beetrice @ Beetrice reviews

Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel Review

Hie hie, this will be my last post of 2009! :D I know many bloggers by now are doing "good bye posts" to 2009 but please bear with me before I greet Happy New Year to everyone! :P

For now, I hope Cellnique doesn't keep everyone "too warm" though. haha.

Im not going to talk about the masque or serum, so don't worry. :D I'm going to review something else that they sent to me earlier this month - Cellnique Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel.



Intensive Hydrating Oasis Gel was previously known as Oasis Soothing Gel, and do you know that this is the only moisturizer that came in a tube form?! (that's what I noticed in their website HERE). This product is also one of their best seller too! Wow!

This is how it looks like.

I noticed both of their intensive + soothing hydrating masque and the oasis gel has the same packaging.

The back of the tube.


I loved how they package things this way. super hygienic. *thumbs up!*


And their quality seal too! Making sure the tube is not opened. ;)


In case you are wondering how big this is... here's a fun photo for you. :D


Okay, let's get to the main point now. Here's how the gel looks like.


Does it remind you of something??????


haha!!

Don't you think they just looked alike? ....

Well.. maybe not from their packaging! ha!

Anyway, the gel really reminds me of aloe vera when I first used it during my travel to India. It suited the purpose of traveling because of its convinient size (50g), and also a good timing for me to try out whether if this really works under the hot & humid whether in India.

Here's some info about the product from Cellnique.com's website:

It says:-

A soothing and calming, highly concentrated, Aloe vera gel-based formulation designed for all skin types. It is further enhanced with the infusion of witch hazel, horse chestnut, and marine collagen to deliver an ultra-effective moisturizing formula. Contains no diazolidinyl urea.

And this gel helps skin that are:

Dehydration • Sensitive • Open pores • Enlarged pores • Congestion • Scars • Acne • Blackheads and whiteheads

Sound's good right? The pictures below sounded even better!

Aloe Vera Extract Aloe vera extract has been used for thousands of years to heal burns and injuries. Research has confirmed that the extract has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes wound healing. Due to its polysaccharide and sterol content, Aloe vera acts as a water-binding agent, resulting in soft, smooth and supple skin texture. Marine Collagen Marine collagen provides excellent water-binding properties. It works well to promote skin hydration and suppleness. Witch Hazel Extract A plant extract with toning and astringent properties. It also helps to promote healing, reduce inflammation and has anti-irritant properties. Horse Chestnut Extract Horse chestnut extract acts as an astringent. It also has the ability to stimulate blood flow.

off topic: I didn't know horse chestnut looks like that.. haha :)

The product:


Price: USD43 @ Cellnique.com or RM129 @ any Cellnique authorized dealers



My thoughts:
I like it! During my first encounter with the oasis gel, I was quite "disgusted" with it. The reason being is because it felt like silicon and the aloe-vera-kind-of-gel leaves a little stickiness behind after application. At that time, I felt like my skin doesn't feel like "absorbing" the gel, leaving the surface feeling "sticky" and "weird". Somehow the feeling just subside after 5-6 times of trying, and that's when I can feel the stickiness "sort of" subside already.

It's very hard to describe how skin care works on every person, but I hope the "skin moisture meter" helps abit here. :)


note: I actually wore this alone after cleansing my face without toner and serum.

This is the "after" result:


Not bad right! The moisture level is still high. BTW, actual skin moist level for every person is usually at least 35% and above)

Cons?
The packaging. Yeah, I know. I said I liked the packaging before but do you know that you have to put this product up-right so that the product can actually flows down to the pump area? I actually thought I used up the gel when I couldn't get the gel out after I came back from India. -_-

Overall, it is an okay product, not something I would loved over my HG moisturizer (haha). I would recommend this to people with normal-dry skin and sensitive skin. But I wouldn't recommend to those with oily skin though as it doesn't have any oil-control properties in there. :)