What is the first thing that pops into mind when you experienced dry, tight or flaking skin? Needless to say, it is moisturizer~! Healthy and moisturized skin are plumped up and less susceptible to wrinkles and sagging~! No wonder after the whitening craze in Japan, they are now going gaga over moisturizing~!
If you think moisturizing is only for a certain skin type then you are wrong. My recent reads revealed that even oily skin may be just as dry underneath. In some of these cases, oily skin types will secrete more oil to conserve the moisture of the skin cells. Hence, the person will suffer shiny and oily skin complexion and may even blot with oil blotters. Oil blotters remove the outer layer of the oil which conserves the moisture, leaving the skin dry and vulnerable. The last thing on their mind is the moisturizer. Hence, oily skin --> dry --> secrete more oil --> oily --> would not apply moisturizer --> dry -->... you get the picture. What is needed is a healthy oil to moisture balance~!
But I am not going to delve too deep, my purpose is to go gaga over skincare products and then review 'em. First of all, Moisturizer~!
- L'oreal HYDRAFRESH All Day Hydration Supply Aqua-Milky Emulsion
Price : RMB 140 at Guardian Nanjing
Content : 150 ml
Manufactured in : China
Comment : The texture is pinkish white and it smells like faint rose syrup and milk drink (a.k.a. air bandung). I purchased this in China and I could not find the same packaging elsewhere. I noted that those sold in Malaysia and Singapore are produced either in Indonesia or Philippines and am not sure of the formula consistency. But I really recommend this one. I used to suffer from white dry patches around the mouth, and when I first bought this, I kinda doubt the efficacy as it is slightly runny, but it blends and absorbs without fuss and white patches are no more~! This product is great to use in the morning, and even though I believe that I have a big face, it lasted me full one year. It wasn't oily for my dry/combination skin, even when I used it in a humid country like Malaysia and Singapore. I would recommend this to oily/combination and dry/combination skin but if you have dry skin type, might not your cup of tea. Though I believe that there is a current trend... a-hem... for a certain Japanese emulsion, I fell hopelessly in love with the pinkish tint and the smell. Now... to find the right victim to help me purchase it in China...
- Hadolabo GOKUJYUN moisturising cream (A$13.30 at sasa.com)
Price : A$13.30 at Sasa.com
Content : 50g
Manufactured in : Japan
Description : Hadalabo GOKUJYUN Moisturising Cream is infused with super hyaluronic acid which deeply penetrates into skin. It keeps on moisturizing and replenishing skin, meanwhile enhancing skin's water-binding ability, leaving skin supple, smooth and radiant. The gel texture helps to further nourish skin. Weak acid, no fragrance, no colorant, no oil and is alcohol-free.
Comment: So this is the ahem... I mentioned. The texture of the cream isn't thick, slightly runny but it does it work fine. There are no smell associated with it as it contains no fragrance and colorant anyway. And a small pea size was enough for my big face. I started off with lathering a lot on my face and my hubby was grossed out by the shine, so... a little goes a long way. As the product is oil free and alcohol free, it seems great for sensitive skin and really soothes the skin after a sun burn and shave burns. Over all, definitely worth the price.
Comment: So this is the ahem... I mentioned. The texture of the cream isn't thick, slightly runny but it does it work fine. There are no smell associated with it as it contains no fragrance and colorant anyway. And a small pea size was enough for my big face. I started off with lathering a lot on my face and my hubby was grossed out by the shine, so... a little goes a long way. As the product is oil free and alcohol free, it seems great for sensitive skin and really soothes the skin after a sun burn and shave burns. Over all, definitely worth the price.
- Kose sekkisei lotion
Price: $44.60 in sasa.com
Content : 200 ml
Manufactured in : Japan
Comment : I love this. It took a while for me to warm up to this product as the first smell that hit me was the smell of alcohol. But I do have to iterate, my nose is kinda picky. For some who may think, why need lotion? Great~! I just found out a simple trick to know the usefulness of lotion. Dab some lotion onto a cotton pad and wipe it on the back of your left hand (or perhaps you prefer to just rub it in with your hand), and leave the back of the other hand bare. Now dab serum on top of both of your hand backs. I noted that the one with the lotion just got absorbed faster and evenly~! So this lotion is great to prep the skin for the next stage of skincare, whether it is emulsion or serum or moisturizer~! The other reason I love this is the mild whitening properties and the soothing effect it had on the skin. I used it as a form of mask after a long sun exposure, and my skin instantly felt hydrated and less irritated. No wonder, it is one of the bestseller in Japan~! Not too sure whether it is suitable for sensitive skin as it contains alcohol.
Okie, that is all from me this week. I am trying to finish my summer skincare reviews before the summer is over. But there are so many distractions around. Just this week, someone introduced me hand made masks and organic skincare, I was hooked. Luckily I had the sanity to stop at just two products, will review it soon.
Till then, have fun and God bless~!
