Kiehl's Super Multi-Corrective Cream

After 1 year long of hiatus, it's so tough for me to write a review now.

And yes, it's been almost 1 year now I've used this cream. I got this cream right after 1 month of my confinement. Just to get myself prep to work, I need all the booster stuff to ensure my face doesn't scare people off when I get back to work. So why Kiehl's? Well, I would say it's convinient at that point of time, plus since I've tried a few moisturizer that suits me in the past, so I thought, why not?

 

 

· Multi-targeted anti-aging moisturizer that corrects the most visible signs of aging
· Lifts, firms, sculpts contours and smoothes skin
· Clinically proven to significantly improve skin
· Paraben Free, Fragrance Free, Safe for sensitive skin

Price: RM 220

 

You can get pretty much info from their website unless 1 day they decided to take off this product which is the same as my Yerbamate moisturizer.. :(

 

My thoughts:

My third moisturizer from Kiehl's. It was not bad after 11 months of using it. And I still have a quarter of the bottle (because I don't slab on moisturizer at night).

 

My points:

+ Feels hydrated.

+ No strong fragrance.

+ Glide on easily on skin.

 

- Takes a while to absorb on the skin.

- Would prefer if they change into a pump type bottle. For jar type, you will need to dip your finger into the product, less hygienic I would say.

 

 Overall not bad. But I don't know why most moisturizers doesn't come cheap. This sells for RM220. If I'm not mistaken, it is the most expensive moisturizers compared to the rest. Multi function I guess.
In terms of improving skin, I would say no significantly improves, firms up maybe a little, lifting maybe not really. So I guess maybe because I do not used it at night, hence the impact and effect was not there though.

To repurchase again? Maybe not, I would go for another cheaper alternative maybe...

 

One more thing, I would recommend to use up the moisturizer within the stated period (12 months). I find that the smell went off a bit now. Especially one of their midnight oil which cost a bomb doesn't have its frangrance anymore. :( But I'll leave that for the next post!

 

Thats all for now! =)

 

 

Kiehls Yerba Maté Tea Gel-Cream Review

Apologized for the long hiatus, lovely people. Gotta blame my slowmo in settling some work stuff going on. =)

Nevertheless, here's an update on my long-time purchase in Dec-09.

The Yerb-uh Mah-tay (As describe by Kiehls) gel-cream.

I don't know why they doesn't have it on their website but here's the actual stuff with details.

The color sure is striking. =)

Don't be alarm at the price though...


With expire date details at the bottom.


I'll show you Kiehl's version, only in lotion-form though.


And hopefully the pic below don't gross you out!

I've been using this for four months plus now. Everyday, night and day. Long enough for a review, kan (right)? =)

Here's how the moisturizer looks like.. (ignore the "reddish" hand though..)


Let's get down to the real thing.

Yerba maté , as in YERB-uh MAH-tay is actually a herb which is something like our green tea. From wikipedia, it is consumed either by itself or with lemonade (similar to our ice lemon tea). Also, do you know that it has antiobesity and cholestrol properties too? You can look up these things through wikipedia on these.

Here's some interesting photos from wiki..



Onto Kiehls facts:-

Yerba Maté

YERB-uh MAH-tay

A nutrient-packed botanical native to South America, contains practically all of the vitamins necessary to sustain life. Yerba Maté is known to contain 24 vitamins and minerals (including vitamins A, C, E, B-1, and B-2), 15 amino acids, and 11 polyphenols (powerful anti-oxidants).

Taken from their lotion version:-

With Vitamin-Infused Tea Extracts for a Healthful Skin Vivacity
Oil-Free Moisturizer
Suitable for all skin types
Helps improve skin texture, clarity and radiance
Not tested on animals

And their description:-

This oil-free moisturizer, suitable for all skin types, is formulated with an extract derived from Yerba Maté, an extraordinary South American herb, to help infuse skin with all it needs to combat dullness and maintain its healthful and youthful vivacity. Our lightweight lotion helps improve skin texture, clarity and radiance without clogging pores.

Product Size: 50ml
Product Price: RM150 ($35 for Kiehls YERBA MATÉ TEA LOTION)

My thoughts:
Compared to their Ultra Facial Cream, I love this one more.

Frankly speaking, the first impression of this cream doesn't appeal to me at all. Not only the smell is somewhat weird, the look and feel of the cream doesn't do any help as well.

I still remembered their KCR persuading me to give this a go instead of buying the full size version of Ultra Facial Cream. Well, big kudos to her for that! I literally fell in love with this after one full month of using this. I believe the longer you use this, the love will grow with this gel-like-cream. =D (sounds like I'm choosing Mr. Right.. hee hee)

But anyway, the scent of this cream grows gradually on me. It doesn't smell bad actually, just a little like raw herb kinda smell. The best thing of this is that the cream gives a matte feel and matte finish to it. Keeps oil at bay too! (*thumbs up*). I felt really bad for my all-rounder-HG-moisturizer. =P And nope, I'm still sticking to the all-rounder because Penang doesn't have Kiehls!! (if Kiehls is reading this, please do open one here.. my gel-cream is hitting the bottom soon! LOL!)

As for cons, I don't fancy the packaging. I prefer the bottle/pump type instead of the jar-types. If they would provide a spatula with this, it would be a better companion with this so we wont contaminate the cream so easily.

By the way, to use this cream, you'll need to massage the cream until it is fully absorbed. The cream doesn't able to absorb quickly maybe because of it's gel+cream texture. So it is best to take some effort to massage them thoroughly.

Will I repurchase this?
Yes! (if only there's a counter here in Penang. xD)

The ingredients:-

Click to read on some reviews from CozyCot.

PS: They are having Earth Day offer @ Kiehls (RM10 off for RM100 purchase), do follow them on Facebook to get these "hot news". =D

NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss - Natural

I guess most of the people out there may have already seen these for the 1089273483595238459 time already. =P So hopefully this 1089273483595238460 entry won't bore you off. =)

Not long ago, I bought this one from Nonpareilboutique's when I saw their thumbnail pic of these.

gorgeous right?

And so, I got this NYX Mega Shine Lipgloss in Natural. A very very boring and safe shade, for an "un"adventurous me. =P

BTW, mine was the old packaging. The newer version of this is much simpler.


Compared to my previous NYX Round Lip Gloss, this megashine is also a little longer.


The lip brush.


And the color swatch.

Dark plumy colored gloss, almost perfect for my pigmented lips.

I don't really judge the color from the website. Quite misleading at times. =\

On me.


Product: 15ml

Description from NYX website:

NYX's signature lipgloss offers a creamy, lacquer finish with high-impact color pay-off and incredible shine and sheen. This makeup artists' favorite can be used as both a gloss or a stain depending on the application technique. This gloss contains minerals and lanolin oils to condition and moisturize lips.

Price: $5 from NYX and $3.75 from Nonpareilboutique

My thoughts:
I like this!

Texture and consistency wise, this NYX Megashine lipgloss is slightly sticky but tolerable. The gloss consistency is thicker and staying power is slightly longer than NYX Round Lipgloss as well. As for the scent, it doesn't have any strong scent to it, unlike NYX Round Lipgloss that has a lemony scent. What attracts me to this is the "SHINE" that it gives. I don't like those "glossy" effect but this natural-colored megashine LG gives the "shiny but matte" effect. Also, it covers up my lip lines quite well when I layered two coats of it.

Comparing with my NYX Round Lipgloss, there's a slight difference between the two. Mainly on the brush and the gloss texture and consistency.


And the swatches of both.


Therefore, if you like moisture & "slippery" gloss texture, go for NYX Round Lip Gloss. If you prefer shine and thicker texture of gloss, go for Megashine's version. I haven't tried the other NYX glosses but these two are quite good (and affordable!) IMO. =)

Sofia Jasmin & Grapeseed Extract Facial 茉莉 葡 萄 籽 面 膜

Sofia oh Sofia.. =) What a nice brand name.

Actually, this is my first time using this brand. Got it from Fiobeauty again.

The package design is nothing fancy like My Scheming Mask or Beauty Diary masks though.

Super plain and simple.

Anyway, I googled this Sofia mask and found out they have this new packaging.

Nicer than the ones I have, hmph. =\

A quick comparison between My Scheming mask and Sofia's packaging.

Not much right?!

Back to the mask. Here's the little details of the packaging.


And the back.


Unlike those usual illustrations that you see from"> My Scheming masks, this is Sofia's version.

Translation:

1. After cleanse face
2. Put on the sheet mask
3. Wait for 15-20 minutes
4. Take off the mask, need not rinse.

Other info:


To the test!

Full of yummy serum. =D


Unlike the other masks, no additional "plastic" wrapper that comes with it.

On me.

A little longer at the nose area. Other than that, very fitting. =)

The Product: 30ml ;
Price: RM2.50 from Fiobeauty I don't see them on her site anymore now. =)

My thoughts:
I like it! The serum consistency is slightly more watery than My Scheming Masks. Also, my skin absorbs the serum much quicker than My Scheming Mask too! I can felt the sheet mask a little "dry" after 20 minutes of using it. Or maybe I can put it this way --> The serum evaporates into the air much faster due to the watery consistency. =) BTW, do you know that grapeseed extract is an antioxidant to fight against skin aging process? Jasmine added to this mask is for soothing and calming the skin too!

Overall, here's the results.

Not bad I'd say, much higher moisture level than my other Scheming masks. But like I said, sheet mask is always a "temporary solution" to the skin. I can only say that my face feels soft and hydrated like my other sheet mask experiences. Aging or no aging, no idea though.

Last but not least, the ingredient list.


So have you tried Sofia masks?

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. :)