Thursday, 27 February 2014

Memories Memory: Congratulations Congratulations Yesterday I got my driving licence :)


Monday, 24 February 2014

Korean Skincare Haul :)

Hello ~

I ordered these stuff on the 12th of February and it arrived 2 days ago, I am very impressed with the super-fast shipping  (normally it takes 3 weeks to a month to arrive).

This time I only bought the essential skincare item that I use on a daily basis :)


Holika Holika 3 Second starter - Hyaluronic Acid
Etude House EYE'S CREAM - Vanilla Moist
Etude House Be Clear Moisturizer SPF30/PA++
Missha Creamy Latte - Greentea
Nature Republic Sleeping Tonight - Lavender

I'll try to write reviews soon, but I have to but them to test first :)

Friday, 14 February 2014

Review: Spa Salt (Milk+Sakura+Aloe Vera)

Hi :)

I know it have been ages since I posted anything here, I was just taking a vacation from the internet ('Cuz I got really bad muscular spasm on my neck)

But Before I share my review with you today I have some good news to share :)
Me and my Team won 1st place locally and 3rd in middle east !


Now back to beauty stuff.. This is my most favourite body product, Actually if I was to choose only 1 thing to use on my body it would be this , I've been using this for more than a year now and I'm in love <3 and today I'll be reviewing the 3 variations I used from this brand: 


The First one I'll review is the Spa Milk Salt, and it is the one that I have been using since last year :)

Product claims: YOKO Spa Milk Salt is a skin whitening, enriched Vitamin E, pure milk and natural salt benefits.  It provides nourishment to your skin with pure Milk Derma White and Allantion.  It removes dirt deposit and dead skin cells from your body, giving you a new and radiant skin.
Direction: Pour Spa Milk Salt on your hand.  Rub gently in circular motion on wet skin.  Leave it on your skin for 3 minutes and then rinse off with clean water.  After use, you ca feel your skin's softness and smoothness.
Distributed:  Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Yemen.

Ingredients:  Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Glycerine, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate, Sodium Sesquicarbonate, Fragrance, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Milk Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Cl 19140, Cl 15985.

Size:  300g.

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average is $1.

Texture:  Just like powdered milk but a bit grainier, yet it is soft and feels a bit wet.

Swatches:  

with a few drops of water
this is how it looks when you use it
Pros:
- It does whiten your skin, Especially knees and elbows (I saw the results after using it twice !! but my cousin had to use it longer to see results).
- Helps to reduce ingrown hairs.
- your body feels really smooth like babies.
- I love the smell.
- Budget friendly.
- The zip locker helps keep everything dry and clean.
- It have vitamin E which is very good for the skin.


Cons:
- It stings when you use it on body acne and it causes it to inflame (but it is written on the package to not use it on any wound/scare so yeah).
- Might not be available in some countries.

Repurchase:  Of course, Because I can't live without it.

Rating:  5/5


Now to the next one I used, which was the Aloe Vera spa salt, I bought this one because I was  having a really bad allergy and my skin was getting so itchy, but I used it a month after curing my allergy
Product claims:  This natural salt body scrub with Aloe Vera extract is one of the most invigorating and instantly gratifying spa treatments. Combining with natural ingredients of AHA, Vitamin B3, Collagen and Vitamin E creates  such a fine spa salt enriched with powerful skin nutrients to nourish and moisturize during exfoliating for for smooth, clean and healthy white skin.  
Aloe Vera Extract:  serves as a water-binding agent for skin, which is effective in combating wrinkles and is also a good brightener.  
AHA  (Alpha Hydroxy Acids): Woks Mainly as an exfoliant. Not only they prevent clogged pores, but also enhance cell renewal, increase collagen production to reduce the aging and improve skin texture.  
Vitamin B3: Helps exfoliate surface skin cells to reveal newer and younger looking skin and address skin discolorations.  
Collagen:  Improve skin texture, provides firmness to the skin and smooth wrinkles.  
Vitamin E:  Is an excellent antioxidants to protect cells against free radical damage, also can slow the aging process.  

Direction:  Pour small amount of spa salt on wet body and rub gently in circular motion for about 3 minutes.  Rinse off with clean water and bathing regularly.  

Ingredients:  Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Fragrance, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA), Vitamin B3, Collagen, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Extract, Cl 19140, Cl 42090

Size: 300g

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average is $1.


Texture:  Similar to the previous one but a bit coarser.

Swatches:

with few drops of water
this is how it looks when you use it
Pros:  
- Cheap Price.
- Zip Locker help keep everything dry and fresh.

Cons:
- Irritates my skin, it gave me a bad rash and my whole body was itchy for the next two days.
- The smell is weird.
- Dry your skin and make it full of flacks.

Repurchase: no way

Rating:  -1/5 

To the last one I used, which the Sakura Spa Salt:
Product claims:  A unique formula in Sakura Spa Salt, this specially contains AHA, Vitamin B3, Collagen and Vitamin E.  With these powerful natural ingredients, this salt scrub helps exfoliate your skin by removing impurities and dead skin cells while it moisturizes leaving skin soft, smooth, clean and healthy white.  As the aromatherapy scent from Sakura, it has soothing and calming properties, which help relieve tension.
AHA  (Alpha Hydroxy Acid)  Work mainly as an exfoliant.  Not only they prevent clogged  pores.  but they also enhance cell renewal, increase collagen production to reduce the signs of aging and improve skin texture.
Vitamin B3 Helps exfoliate surface skin to reveal newer and younger looking skin and address skin discolorations.  
Collagen Improve skin texture, provides firmness to the skin and smooths wrinkles
Vitamin E Is excellent antioxidants, to protect cells against free radical damage, also can slow the aging process.  
Direction: Pour Spa Salt on your hand.  Rub gently in circular motion on wet skin.  Leave it on your skin foe 3 minutes and then rinse off with clean water. After use, you can feel your skin's softness and smoothness.  
Distributes:  Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Egypt, England, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sudan, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, USA, Vietnam, Yemen.  


Ingredient: Sodium Chloride  (NaCl), Glycerin, Olive Oil, Fragrance, Alpha Hydroxy Acids  (AHA), Vitamin B3, Collagen, Vitamin E.  



Size:  300g

Packaging:  a plastic pouch that have a zip locker (like the one on the sandwich bags).

Price:  the price vary from a store to another but the average in $1.

Texture: Like wet but really soft sand, it is pink in colour and smell like roses.

Swatches :


with a few drops of water

this is how it looks when you use it

Pros:
- Smells nice.
- Budget friendly price.
- Gets rid from 90% of ingrown hair in first use.
- Makes the skin smooth and nice.
- Skin feels brighter after use.
- Zip locker keeps everything dry.

Cons: 
- Less available than the Spa Milk Salt.

Repurchase: Yes

Rating:  5/5


Phew, I am finally done with this review.. it took me 3 days to finish it because it internet was so crappy.