Sunday 24 April 2016

Review: Senka Perfect Watery Oil

Senka Perfect Watery Oil (20ml)
Today review is on Senka Perfect Watery Oil. 

Overall this product is able to cleanly remove my makeup in 1 step without leaving any oily feeling after used. I like it that I am able to use it even on my wet hand in the bathroom. Also it does not cause blemish after using on my troublesome combination skin. Its very comfortable to use.

Senka Perfect Watery Oil Summary
Senka Perfect Watery Oil is a makeup remover that will remove stubborn and even waterproof makeup and dirt instantly. 

Benefits:
  • Gentle to skin. 
  • Leave your skin supple and dewy.
  • Can be used on wet or dry hand.
  • Wash away instantly without any oily after feel. 
  • Contain sebum ingredients thus hard scrubbing is not necessary. 
  • Remove stubborn and waterproof makeup, impurities and dirt. 
Suitable for normal to oily skin.
What is written on the brochure.  
How to use Senka Perfect Watery Oil?
  1. Place the oil on dry or wet hand.
  2. Massage gently in a circular motion on the makeups.
  3. Add lukewarm water to emulsify the cleanser and massage to remove impurities. 
  4. Rinse off with lukewarm water. 
  5. Use cleaning foam after that to remove access sebum.  

My Review
This was a sample in the goodies bag for one of Sample Store event. 

My first time using Senka products and it's another oil based makeup remover. Oil!!! Something I am scared to put on my face. So I must really test it

The sample bottle contain 20ml of this watery oil. Pretty generous for a sample size. 
Senka Perfect Watery Oil 20ml sample size.
The watery oil has a transparent oil based texture. But it feels like oil that is mix with some water to me.
Transparent oil based texture.
And I like it that they are so thoughtful to put a stopper on the opening of the sample bottle so that I can better control the amount that I need to use each time more easily and neatly.
Stopper for easy and neat usage.
One thing I like about this makeup remover is that I am able to use it in the bathroom even when my hand is wet. It does not affect the result at all. Now I do not need to clean my wet hand before I use makeup remover. More convenient to me.

I did a test with makeup on my hand

From left to right:
Clarins BB cream, Canmake Your Lip Only Gloss, Jill Lowe Lip Stick, The Body Shop eyebrow pencil, The Body Shop Lily Cole Puff On Radiance, Silkygirl Big Eye waterproof mascara, Jill Lowe Eye Liner, Silkygirl blusher, Silkygirl eyeshadow. 
Makeup remove test.
Turns out that I really don't need to rube hard to remove the makeups. I just need to gently massage but it took quite long to cleanly remove them. 
Putting the perfect watery oil on the makeup.
Needs to only gently massage but it needs time before it takes effect.
Also wet or dry, it's able to remove the makeup cleanly in just 1 single step, very convenient for busy and lazy people like me. But I do feel that it's still easier when my hands are dry.
Makeup removed after massaging for sometime.
The watery oil is consider gentle and not so thick to me. And it does not leave an oily feeling after used. My skin feels soft and supple. Of course, I use cleansing foam after that to make sure no excess oil is left on my skin
Makeup cleanly removed.
I have been using it for a while now and so far so good. No blemish form because of using this. 

Overall this product is able to cleanly remove my makeup in 1 step without leaving any oily feeling after used. I like it that I am able to use it even on my wet hand in the bathroom. Also it does not cause blemish after using on my troublesome combination skin. Its very comfortable to use.

Where to buy it?
Senka Perfect Watery Oil can be bought at Watsons Store at a retail price of S$22.90 for 230ml bottle.

Where to get sample?
No sample redemption for this product. :( You may want to like Senka Singapore Facebook Page for future promotion.

Disclaimer: Product in this post was sample for personal use only. Review is for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and monetary compensation are offered.

Sunday 17 April 2016

Event: Bioderma Hydrabio Skin Talk Session


What have you been doing on a Saturday Afternoon? Well for me, I have attended Bioderma Hydrabio Skin Talk Session held at Bioderma pop-up area at Robinsons Raffles City on 16 April 2016. 
Bioderma pop-up area at Robinsons Raffles City
Bioderma pop-up area at Robinsons Raffles City
The talk was presented by celebrity makeup artist, Larry Yeo, and beauty influencer, Maybeline Sim. 
Celebrity makeup artist, Larry Yeo, and beauty influencer, Maybeline Sim.
We were presented with 3 new Bioderma Hydrabio Series products as well as some skin care and makeup tips. 
Demo on the correct way to apply Bioderma Products.
Showing how makeup can be easily apply with the correct way of skin care application.
Showing how to handle smudge makeup using Bioderma micelle solution.
3 sizes of Bioderma makeup removing micelle solution. 
The 3 new products are Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Creme, Hydrabio Creme and Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF 30. 
Bioderma Hydrabio Gel Creme.
Bioderma Hydrabio Creme.
Bioderma Hydrabio Perfecteur SPF 30.
They includes Aauagenium Patent actives ingredients, Apple Seeds Extract, Vitamin PP and Glycerin. 
Information of the products.
And they currently is having promotion of any 2 Bioderma products for S$59.90. :)
Promotion of any 2 Bioderma products for S$59.90.
Products on sales.
At the end of the event, all of us are given some Bioderma Travel Size samples to try on. Thanks so much.
Travel Size Samples given.
Disclaimer: I sign up to attend this event for new product learning purposes only. All reviews are based on my personal experience. No monetary compensation of any kind was given or received for this event.

Saturday 16 April 2016

Review: Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash (30ml)
Today review is on Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash. 

Overall, this facial wash is very gentle and is able to cleanse and hydrate my skin. After wash, my face feels smooth without over drying.

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash Summary
This is a mild exfoliating facial skin cleanser by Philosophy that can be use daily. This is a 30 second mini cleansing peel that can be use during shower or at sink.

Benefits:
  • cleanse and replenish skin, while providing resurfacing benefits.
  • gentle for daily use.
  • by exfoliating regularly, it helps buffer fine lines, even skin tone, and give the skin a healthy glow.
  • helps condition the skin and retain its moisture level.
This product is sulfate free. 

Ingredients includes:
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Diatomaceous Earth, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocotrienols, Panthenol, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone. 

For more information, go to Philosophy Website or Philosophy Facebook Page.  

How to use Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash?
Apply to slightly damp face and massage for 30 to 60 seconds. Then rinse thoroughly.

Use it daily in the morning and evening.

My Review
The exfoliating wash I had is travel size only. Although its only travel size, it is pack properly too in a travel size bottle to ensure its freshness. 
Travel Size Exfoliating Facial Wash.
The opening is properly sealed to ensure that it is new and not used before. 
Opening is properly sealed.
The facial wash has a light yellow color. It has a gel like sandy texture. This very sandy texture should be the micro bits. Its indeed very tiny because by looking at it, I can't see anything. 
Looking into the opening.
Yellow gel-like sandy texture.
The facial wash does not have a nice smell. Also there is no foam to this facial wash. So don't add too much water and expect it to be soapy and foamy. 

In fact, I cannot allow my hand or face to be too wet. Otherwise it is very difficult to use. Almost like there is no facial wash on my hand. 
None Soapy at all.
But having said that, the facial wash is really very gentle to my skin. I am able to exfoliate my skin everyday with it. After used, my face will always feel cleanse, hydrated and smooth. No more oily or sticky feeling. 

But for the pricing of this product, hmm.....I do personally feel that it's too expensive. 

Overall, this facial wash is very gentle and is able to cleanse and hydrate my skin. After wash, my face feels smooth without over drying.  

Where to buy it?
Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Facial Wash can be bought at Sephora Singapore or Philosophy Beauty Counters at a retail price of S$42 for 240ml bottle.

Where to get sample?
No sample redemption for this product. :( 

Disclaimer: Product in this post was sample for personal use only. Review is for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and monetary compensation are offered.

Saturday 9 April 2016

Review: Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic

Dove Hair Fall Rescue Damage Solutions (7ml per bottle)
Today review is on Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic. 

Overall this hair fall rescue treatment did control my hair from less hair fall, making it more firm and manageable. It is value for money as well. However to a person who take ingredients used very seriously due to sensitive skin or scalp, there maybe some items such as alcohol, perfume and silicone that is sensitive to them.

Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic Summary
Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic is part of Dove's damage solution range that is targeted to repair damage hair by strengthening hair roots and reduce hair fall.

Main Ingredients:
  • Trichazole actives
  • Ginseng
  • Soy Protein
Benefits:
  • reduce damage of roots
  • lock hair firmly in place
  • reduce hair fall due to breakage
  • Strengthen hair at at the root
It is stated that results will show in 2 weeks of usage
What is written on the box.
Ingredients
How to use Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic?
Just follow the instructions on the box.
Follow the instruction on the box.
My Review
Do you get shock yourself when you see lots of hair laying deadly on the floor, comb, toilet and even on your bed
Eww....fallen hair in the bathroom.
Well for me, I have been having hair thinning issue since years ago and have been treating this issue years back. Seeing that Dove is having this hair fall solution, I decided to try it and see if I should be changing my current treatment brand to this instead. The verdict? Well, I will let you know by the end of this post. 

To try this product, I specifically stop the current hair thinning treatment product I am using and use this Dove hair fall solution for 2 weeks.

This Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic came in a box of 7 vials, to be used once every 2 days. 
Came in a plastic box.
7 vials inside each box.
Each vial came in a plastic white bottle with a flat nozzle at the top of the opening, small and convenient to bring around. I have to break open the flat nozzle in order to use it. 
How the vial looked like.
Breaking open the flat nozzle at the top of the opening.
The solution is transparent and has a gel-like texture. Feel sticky to me. It smells like a typical hair treatment smell, not very nice to me. 
How the solution looked like.
I was told to use up 1 entire vial for each application. I was shocked!!! Because that was quite a lot to me!!

And I indeed had a hard time finishing up the bottle of solution. The amount is more than enough for my scalp.

Firstly it's because I can't see how much solution is left inside the bottle. I can only repeat the process of pressing the solution from the bottle and apply them on my scalp directly through the nozzle from left to right, top to bottom a little at a time, until I heard a "buzz buzz" sound made from air coming out of the nozzle which means no more solution inside.

Secondly, the solution is quite thick. It stay sticky on my scalp until a good few minutes of massage. I need to spend quite sometime on it. 
Cannot see the solution makes it difficult to gauge how much solution is left.
During application, my scalp feels cooling. 

After using for 2 weeks, it did control my hair from less hair fall, making it more firm and manageable. 

However, I see no improvement in hair growth. Also I realize from some of its ingredients such as alcohol, perfume and silicone maybe disturbing to a person who take ingredients used very seriously due to sensitive skin or scalp. 

My verdict? I think I will not change my current hair thinning treatment product to this product. 

Will recommend to those who is on budget and those who is not sensitive to ingredients used.  

Where to buy it?
Dove Hair Fall Rescue Intensive Hair Tonic can be bought for a retail price of S$19.90 for 7 tubes (7ml per mini bottle).

Where to get sample?
Sample redemption is long over. :( However you may still like Dove Facebook Page for future promotions. 

Disclaimer: Product in this post was sample for personal use only. Review is for the purpose of sharing my honest personal experience only. No sponsorship and monetary compensation are offered.