Life at hometown is just perfectly relax and carefree without tests, papers and assignments.
Okay well, I'm gonna write something about my basic skincare products today. Talking about the basic skincare products, three things shouldn't be forgone are CLEANSER, TONER & MOISTURIZER. I used to exclude toner and moisturizer in my daily regime until I finally realise their importance. My skin was once the completely dry type in which it peeled everytime after I washed my face with a cleanser. This happened most frequently during high school because the long exposure to the sun would definitely make my skin peeled. I am a late starter which I only implement the complete CTM when I go to college. My mum, who ought to be my first teacher on this has never taught me the right skin care techniques. In fact, I was the one who insisted and told her that she must use a make up remover to remove her foundation and powder =X
Back on topic, let's start with the most basic skincare step : Cleanser. When making the purchase decision on cleanser, I will never consider those products which comes with SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). It's a carcinogenic chemical that acts as an foaming agent which you can find inside the ingredients of many shampoos, detergents and soaps. We should avoid using cleanser with SLS because it will remove the skin natural protection barrier and causing it more prone to skin problems and sensitivity.
My top-rated cleanser: Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Face Wash
It was a gift from hunny boy which I had fallen in love with this product since the first time I tried it. This is one of the moisturizing care series of Hada Labo. One thing I love about this product is it is really mild and gently cleanses my skin after I used it. It leaves me a refreshed feel yet at the same time not declining the moisture level. Not to forget, it comes with white colour and it's smell-less. I love this kinda product which is free of fragrances and colorant that doesn't make me feel too "chemical" while using them >3
Hada Labo AHA/BHA cleanser
It seems like I'm the big fans of Hada Labo huh? Told ya, I really in love with face wash that make me feel natural and balanced. The philosophy of this cleanser is to exofoliate and remove dead skin cell to enhance the smoothness and delicateness of unshelled egg on our skin. I think Hada Labo products are suitable for sensitive skin because I can feel that they are really gentle skin care line that will not cause irritation. If you have dry skin like me, you should choose the previous Hada Labo cleanser that I have mentioned. However if you have normal skin that does not fall into dry / oily / combination skin, you can choose this one :)
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mousse Cleanser
This is the first mousse cleanser that I have. I am definitely not repurchasing this cleanser anymore. At first, I found that it was fun and convenient to use because I did not need to create cleansing foam by my own. In fact, cream and gel cleanser always last longer than mousse cleanser because you'll definitely need more than one pump to clean your skin better. The price of this cleanser is around RM30 which I guess it wouldn't able to last for more than one month and a half if you're using it as your daily basis cleanser. Besides, it always leave me a soapy feel after using it which leads to an illusion that I don't clean my face thoroughly, so I'll still need to double cleanse. Never use this cleanser after you remove your make up, or else on your own head be it! :P
Etude House Happy Teatime Aloe Vera Cleansing Foam
I bought this cleanser with 30% off at around RM7 ++ only during the Etude House sales, absolutely cheap! I only use this cleanser once but I think it will be suitable to girls that like their face to be squeaky clean after the use of cleanser. You can also get your make up off with this cleanser. I personally find that it's actually a bit dry and tightening for my skin but I don't know whether it would be the same for you, so you can go get one in next Etude House sales. The package of Etude House Teatime cleanser range is so cute and it is not a heavily fragrance cleanser but comes with a little bit of tea scent.
Clinique 3-Step System
I got some Clinique 3-Step sample which included mild liquid soap, clarifying lotion 2 and moisturising cream in the sample box from the campus roadshow last Tuesday. I followed the three steps to complete my skin regime and I actually feel quite comforting using their product. It works pretty well on my skin and I felt supple and moisturized after the first time using it. It's just that this 3-step system smells like some awful chemical agent which really irritates my skin. I'm afraid that long-term exposure to this product may over sensitize my skin, so I guess I wouldn't want to try it again after the samples are finished =/
Clean & Clear foaming facial wash, Majiami oil control cleanser and Avene Cleanance series... Well, I still have quite a lot of cleanser samples that I never tried them out. Might write about them next time and here comes the toner :)
Beauty Credit Red Wine Pore Control
The bottle cap. Korean skin care products always appear very tempting and attractive which is one of the key selling point too.Okay this is another gift from my boy after I fussed and grumbled to him that my enlarged pores were getting aggressive N times. This toner is said to be consisted of pore stretch essence that can shrink large pores and it smells like sweet wine. I am quite disappointed with the outcome as it doesn't as effective as what it promised. I realise that hydration and moisture retention are the best way to control my pores. I'm Miss-dry-skin afterall :(
Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion
Oh it's Hada Labo again! This is their star item and one bottle sold every 4 seconds in Japan! WOW =O It's worthy of the Japan No.1 hydrating products. This product saves my skin from dehydration ♥♥♥ You would definitely to buy one if you're having dry skin troubles. I have never seen my T-zone flakes off again after using this product. I usually apply few drops on the cotton pad and patting the lotion evenly on my face. The patting motion must be at least twice time of your actual age which means that I'm 19 now, so I have to pat the lotion on my face at least 38 times. Heehee I learned this from Lady First / 女人我最大 :D
ZA Dewy Effect Emulsion
I bought this first bottle of my moisturizer months ago. This product would not leave you a greasy and sticky feel like other moisturizers did. After apply the moisturizer, I usually patting ang massaging my skin continuously to make it absorbed quickly. The amount I use each time is extremely less because it spread easily onto the skin, so it's considered as a cost-efficient product. I bet 100ml of this emulsion could last for at least 3 months for my daily usage.
As you can see, all products within my skin care range are below RM60 which is really the economic type for the type of poor students, like me. Low price doesn't mean low quality right? Hope this little review of mine could be helpful for you, especially careful budgeting ladies! :D