Natural & Organic Noughty Haircare | Pumped Up Volumising Shampoo & Conditioner

HAIR

Tamanna

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October 14, 2019

Last month I got introduced to Noughty Haircare. This UK haircare brand is spreading its wings here in Malaysia from this month of October’19. This British haircare brand, Noughty, is 97% natural, organic, cruelty-free as well as very feminine to look at.

Noughty Haircare is offering 4 types of hair products at the moment in Malaysia.

Pumped Up
To The Rescue
Care Taker
1 Hit Wonder

I picked up Pumped Up Shampoo & Conditioner. Pumped UP haircare range is volumizing and especially for fine/limp hair. By the way, Noughty Haircare has more variety of shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment, etc available on their UK website.

If you were reading GreenStory ‘Hair’ category for a while now then you know that I have got a very fine hair, texturewise. My hair often tends to lay flat which I don’t like at all. Which is why I usually prefer ‘volumizing’ quality in my hair care routine.

Noughty Haircare Pumped Up Shampoo and Conditioner claim to leave hair feeling thicker, fuller & with added volume. It also claims to help hair to be bouncy and moisturized with a soft and silky feel.

My experience with Noughty Shampoo & Conditioner:

I find the color and texture of both shampoo and conditioner to be fairly mundane. Plain white color with a sweet-fruity and refreshing fragrance in them. Only, I feel the conditioner is slightly thinner than a regular conditioner.

Both of the product glides on my wet hair nicely. The shampoo cleanses up my oily scalp very nicely and I do feel a bit of lift on my hair when it’s dry.

I noticed that for Noughty Pumped Up Volumising Conditioner I need a little more than the regular amount to condition my hair properly. Thus I running out of the conditioner way faster than the Noughty Pumped Up Volumising Shampoo.

Does that ‘need a little more’ amount of conditioner matter to me? Not really! I’ve been actually loving how it conditions and nourishes my hair with every use.

In case, if you’re interested to know,

Ingredients of Noughty Pumped Up Shampoo:

Aqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Parfum (Fragrance), Laureth-7 Citrate, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Coco-Glucoside, Lauryl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-6, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Geraniol.

Ingredients of Noughty Pumped Up Conditioner:

Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum (Fragrance), Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool.

Is Noughty Haircare anything good for my colored hair?

…didn’t find anything bad either! Noughty Shampoo and Conditioner both have been acting fair enough for my hair color.

I have got a semi-permanent hair dye in my hair. With Pumped Up Shampoo my hair color washes out in a very regular manner. I felt the Pumped Up conditioner somewhat gives my hair a tad of shine with the use.

Overall, I’m surely liking Noughty Haircare for my hair at the moment. I wish Noughty had color protecting hair products available here in Malaysia. Give them a try if you’re looking for some fresh hair care.

Shopping Info:
Noughty Pumped Up Volumising Shampoo | RM 46.90 for 250ml
Noughty Pumped Up Volumising Conditioner | RM 46.90 for 250ml

Available at Guardian Malaysia sores, nationwide.

Have you tried any of Noughty Haircare products? How do you feel about that?

Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, Rose Tonic Or Vitamin C Tonic – Which Pixi Tonic Is The Best For Combination Skin?

SKIN

Tamanna

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September 25, 2019

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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic, Retinol Tonic, Rose Tonic Or Vitamin C Tonic – Which Pixi Tonic Is The Best For Combination Skin?

Pixi Tonic AKA skin toner by Pixi Beauty has been one of the most hyped product among the skincare lovers for the past years. I’m sure you guys are also aware of these Pixi Beauty tonics as well. I’ve started using my first Pixi beauty Glow tonic from 2016 as far as I can remember! In the beginning, Pixi Beauty had only the Glow Tonic and then they expanded their tonic range. So far I’ve used their Retinol Tonic, Rose Tonic or Vitamin C Tonic along with the Glow Tonic, of course!

Do you wonder how these Skintreats tonics worked and turned out the best on my combination skin?

– Keep reading to know my experience with all of them and you’ll find your answer as well.

Pixi Beauty Retinol Tonic

retinol tonic for combination skin | pixibeauty

Let’s talk about the Retinol Tonic first. A toner infused with retinol is a very unique thing considering there isn’t much retinol toner available in the market. Since I got used to the ingredient retinol for my skin any skincare product with retinol highly attracts me.

Pixi Beauty describes the toner as “containing a time-release Retinol to help rejuvenate the skin for a natural glow. Powerful antioxidants and botanicals replenish the skin for a smoother, softer appearance while soothing sensitive skin.”

I got my first Pixi Beauty retinol tonic from iherb because back then this particular toner wasn’t available in Sephora Malaysia.

Pixi Retinol tonic is purple-ish in color to look at and the percentage of retinol is not mentioned in the ingredient list. The toner smells medicine-like but not anything overpowering in my experience. It feels watery to use and absorbs quickly. I use it in my pm skincare routine.

I’ve been using retinol products for a long time now. From my experience, I felt this toner has a very minimum amount of retinol in it. Thus the effect of this toner is not identical as well specially when this is the only retinol infused product within a full skincare regimen.

In my opinion, Pixi Beauty Retinol Tonic is a good option if you want everything retinol in your skincare regimen. This toner is also a good option if you just want to start with retinol skincare product. Because it’s not anything harsh to the skin or so but very gentle on the skin.

Moisturizing Rose Tonic

pixi beauty rose tonic | pixi beauty skintreats

Rose Tonic is the most gentle and moisturizing toner among all the Pixi tonic I’ve used. I could use it any time of the day. This one is Rosey in color and has a fresh scent of rose water.

Pixi says about their Rose Tonic, “Naturally soothing and rich in nutrients, this tonic helps to tone, balance pH, minimize redness and calm skin. Re-hydrates, replenishes and refreshes.

During my use, any visual skin change wasn’t there but my skin always felt refreshed and conditioned after the use. I believe this rose Tonic is suitable for all skin types and for all the age group.

If you are up to a simpler skincare routine then Pixi Rose Tonic will the most suitable toner for you.

Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic

Ever since I started using Glow Tonic I wanted to write about it. Although you might have noticed me talking about this because I did share quick thoughts in my social media. I’m happy to finally write about it!

What is this Glow Tonic?

– Pixi Glow Tonic is an exfoliating toner that has 5% Glycolic Acid in it.

I like to use two types of toner in my skincare; a normal hydrating type in my morning skincare and an exfoliating toner in my nighttime skincare. For example, Rose tonic with Glow Tonic was in my morning-night skincare rotation for quite sometimes. I actually liked the combination of this two for my skin. However, you can certainly use the Glow Tonic in your daytime skincare regimen.

Pixi Glow tonic worked on me very well. It helps to maintain a cleared skin with unclogged pores. If you start with a dull skin then you’ll notice a visible change within a few weeks or so. My skin feels breathable after every use. I also like how it smells, something very unique and kinda became my favorite over the years of use.

Regular skin exfoliation always improves skin tone and skin texture. However, an exfoliating toner only is not the way to get rid of any dark spot or pigmentation.

Wondering How would I rate Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic?

I’ve used quite a few Glycolic Acid toners so far. The Alpha-H Liquid Gold, a must mention, the best in my experience. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid(7%) Toner is my least favored. Here is something to note, I’m not mixing Glycolic acid with my other favorite toners.

Considering the price and effectiveness I bought Glow Tonic over and over. In fact, this is the one Pixi Beauty Skintreats that I’m a loyal customer of!

Vitamin C Tonic by Pixi Skintreats

Vitamin-C Toner, who wouldn’t like the sound of it? Vitamin C Tonic is fairly new in Pixi Strantreats and also new in my skincare regimen. It contains Vitamin C and Ferulic Acid in it however ingredient list doesn’t mention a percentage.

I’m a fan of the lemony scent of Pixi Vitamin C Tonic. The orangy look of it somewhat feels good on my vanity as well. It’s very nourishing on the skin, feels similar to the Rose Tonic. I’ve been using Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C face oil lately and I think Pixi Vitamin C tonic is going pretty well with it. Also, I’m liking it for am or pm both of my skincare routine.

To conclude my thoughts on Pixi tonics,

they all are great for the price and the way they work for my combination skin type. I reach for Pixi toners more than the other options available in the market because these feel safer for any skin condition. As mentioned before, the Glow Tonic is my top favorite and the Retinol Tonic is something I would choose as my 2nd favorite.

Have you tried these Pixi Beauty Skinteats? Which one is your favorite? Or, do you have any other favorite exfoliating toner that you would like to recommend?

Shopping Info:
Glow Tonic | RM 133 for 250ml
Rose Tonic | RM67 for 100ml
Retinol Tonic | RM67 for 100ml
Vitamin C Tonic | RM67 for 100ml

*** Price mentioned above are by Sephora Malaysia. I like to get my Pixi Beauty products from iherb because they are cheaper there than Sephora. iherb also offers a reliable shipping option.

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser | Glycerin-based Formula & My Thoughts!

SKIN

Tamanna

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September 13, 2019

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Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser | Glycerin-based Formula & My Thoughts!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser has been always there in the market but just recently they came up with an upgraded formula. This Neutrogena face wash is based on glycerin to ensure maximum skin hydration. This face wash gives a deep clean by removing dirt, excess oil and dead skin cell while keeping the moisture level intact.

When it comes to drugstore skincare I Neutrogena is always a trustworthy name for me. Just like other Neutrogena products I’ve tried before, been enjoying trying out this reformulated Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser as well.

Ingredients of Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser:

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser review

Glycerin, Water, Myristic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Beewax, Fragrance, Ethylhexylglycerin, o-Cymen-5-ol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate.

Neutrogena’s focal point of this Foaming Cleanser is to save the skin from a busy city environment that consists of micro-pollutants like Particulate Matter (PM). According to Neutrogena PM2.5 is one of the biggest skin enemies that penetrates through the skin causing serious health issue.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser claims to remove 99.9% of dirt and impurities from the skin.

How Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser Worked?

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser | New & Upgraded Formula

Tube packaging is very common for most of the drugstore cream facewash. This face wash also comes in an easy-to-use regular tube just like others.

Neutrogena Deep Clean face wash has a smooth texture. It lathers up to a rich and creamy foam. I’ve been using it morning or night anytime I need to wash my face. It feels completely oil-free on the skin. Also, the face wash gives a squeaky clean face after the use.

I love the fact that this Neutrogena face wash doesn’t dry out the skin or irritate the skin by any means. While using I can feel the effect of its moisturizing fact ‘Glycerin’ in it!

Shopping info:
Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser | RM 19.90 for 100g tube.
Available at all drugstore/pharmacies nationwide. Fore more information Neutrogena’s official website.

It’s a simple and budget-friendly facewash for almost all skin types. It does the regular cleansing job pretty well. I like it just the way I liked Neutrogena Deep Clean Daily Scrub.

Have you tried this Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser?

Share your experience in the comment below.

Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel | 10 days challenge & result!

SKIN

Tamanna

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July 20, 2019

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Murad just introduced Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel in their Resurgence Skincare line. It is a new skin-resurfacing formula by Dr. Murad. This Multi-acid Peel claims to be a daily bi-phase peel that accelerates cell renewal by 33% in just 7 days. If you’re reading GreenStory for a long time then you know I’m a fan of Murad skincare. As soon as I heard about this new product I had to accept this time-bound challenge of it.

I took a 10 days challenge with Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel within my daily pm skincare routine. Keep reading to know to this Murad Multi-Acid peel worked for me!

What is this Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel?

This is an oil-based peeling liquid that offers a combination of multi-level exfoliation. Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel is very much suitable for mature skin (hie, 30 plus blogger here!) especially to boost the cell regeneration by also giving intense nourishment.

Key Ingredients of Murad Multi-Acid Peel

AHA (Glycolic, Lactic, and Malic Acid): Builds skin elasticity, hydration level and visible plumpness of the skin to quickly reveal a fresher appearance.
BHA (Salicylic Acid): Normalizes cell regeneration and penetrates oil to keep skin clear of pore-clogging.
TXA (Tranexamic Acid): A medicinal amino acid long-known in dermatology for its use in treating pigment disorders. Used topically it revives dull skin
and evens tone.
Apoptogenic Holy Basil Oil: An apoptogenic herb, rich in triterpenes and polyphenols. It help skin resist oxidative stress and irritation while building the skin’s innate defenses and restore balance.
Soothing Lipids: Replenishing omega fatty acids, sterols and bisabolol intensely nourish, soothe and refortify the skin barrier.

Murad Multi-acid Peel is completely cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and animal-derived ingredients.

How to use this Multi-Acid Peel?

This Multi-acid peeling serum is for nighttime skincare routine as because it contains all those acids in it. Shake the bottle well enough before use so that the oil and other water-like formula mixed together. Dispense generous amount onto a cotton pad and sweep over the face, neck, and chest. Do not rinse. Follow up with your regular skincare.

Slight tingling sensation on the skin is normal, but reduce frequency if your skin goes way too sensitive. Do not forget to use a sunscreen during the day.

I’ve been using this multi-acid peel right after cleansing my face. And then I was going over with Melvita Youthfull Argan Serum Lotion or I would spray a few spritzes of Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water to soothe my skin down.

Although Murad highly recommends Nutrient Charged Water Gel as the moisturizer to use with Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel. However, I was using Fresh Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask for this 10days challenge.

After an hour or two I was going over with Sunday Riley CEO Glow Vitamin C face oil as the last step of my pm skincare routine. Some people don’t like to layer AHA/BHA with Vitamin C. I do enjoy layering acid with Vitamin C and it also works well for me.

How Murad Multi-Acid Peel Works?

The blend of AHA/BHA/TXA acids of Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel retexturizes and renew skin cells. In result, skin appears smoother, brighter and young-looking.

Remember I talked about TXA acid a bit in details in my previous Hadalabo Premium Lotion article? This is a really interesting acid to even out the skin tone effectively. Give that post a read if you want to know about Tranexamic Acid a bit more.

Contained holy basil oil is full of antioxidants, and omega factor that defends and strengthen skin’s surface for a young and healthier-looking glowing vibrant complexion.

The Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel by Murad is quite powerful to give visible results but also gentle enough for daily use.

My experience with Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel:

Do you notice the difference in my before and after picture? I’m sure you do!

I was definitely feeling a good-change of my skin throughout these 10 days of Murad Resurgence Multi-Acid Peel use. I was not expecting a visible result to be honest. Murad Multi-Acid peel left me surprised after comparing my own pictures.

I nearly destroyed my skin in the past couple of months during my Bangladesh travel. I haven’t been regular with my skincare routine and thus the destruction. However, during the travel period, I was using all those products I mentioned above except the Murad Multi-acid peel and Fresh Sleeping mask. I started using the mask a week before I started the Multi-Acid Peel.

Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel worked for me just as it claims. Usually Murad skincare products I used before works with a long period of time. Even Murad Hydro Glow Aqua Peel wasn’t this fast and effective like this Multi-Acid Peel. Although that was a sheet mask treatment and Resurgence Replenishing Peel is another type of peeling treatment.

Time frame doesn’t matter much to me but who wouldn’t like a faster result, right?

I’m truly surprised how this product helped me to revive my skin texture and tone just within a short period of time! If you have got a mature skin and struggling with your skin texture then you may want to give this one a try.

I agree that the price point is always higher for Murad products but this peeling solution is something is worth spending money on!

Shopping info:
Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel | 398 MYR FOR 100ML
AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE Murad Malaysia ONLINE

Have you tried Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel? Do you feel satisfied with the outcome? Other than Murad what is your current favorite peeling solution?

Althea Milk Peel | A bubble mask or a bubble cleanser or something else?!

SKIN

Tamanna

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April 11, 2019

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Have you had a chance to try Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask? This Milk Peel Cream Mask is a bubble mask actually. It’s also fast working which recommended to keep on the face for 30 to 60 second. I’ve had it for a few months now and also been trying it enough to understand it properly s far. But this 60-second timing is just going over my head. When it’s a mask, bubble mask or whatever else, I need time with it.

Previously fastest masking time, 2 minute, I encountered with FOREO UFO Smart Mask even which I like to repeat for a couple of session!

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Glycerin, Disiloxane, Bentonite, Propanediol, Myristic Acid, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Stearic Acid, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Potassium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid , Ethylhexyl Glycerin, Milk Protein Extract, Disodium Edta, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Titanium dioxide (Ci 77891), Fragrance (Parfum), Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, and Citronellol.

Focused ingredients are –
Milk protein extract – Moisturises and strengthens the skin
AHA & BHA – Gently exfoliates away dead skin cells for a smooth complexion
Kaolin – Detoxifies and pulls out impurities from the pores

How Althea Milk Peel Mask Works?

This clay-based mask activates with water. When you massage the mask with water or in a damp skin it bubbles up. Unlike other bubble masks, [e.g. Mamonde Bubble Mask or such] Althea Milk Peel doesn’t really bubble up right away when dispensed out from the bottle.

The more you massage the more the mask bubbles up. I like playing with this bubble mask so I could never stop in instructed 30-60 seconds but I go along with my mood-timing.

The bubbles this mask creates is also very fine which I kinda like. However, in my opinion, this fine bubble is nothing smooth like whipped cream as said by Althea Korea. Contained AHA and BHA properties of Milk Peel Mask works work to give the skin a gentle exfoliation. Also the milk protein suppose to give a nourishing feeling after each use.

My thoughts on Althea Bubble Mask AKA Milk Peel Cream Mask:

After my generous time of using this Althea exfoliating bubble mask I actually failed to under the naming reason of it. The mask initially doesn’t even smell like milk but those budget baby powders. 30-60 second of use give me a feeling that I’m using a bubble cleanser, straightforward.

If I take it as a cleanser then Milk Peel fails on the term it won’t work over my makeup. I can’t only take it as a 2nd or 3rd time cleaning. Which is why my best found time of using this mask is at night after cleansing ritual and before my sheet masking session.

Yes Althea Milk Peel does gives a refreshing feeling after the use but my combination skin seeks for hydration. Considering this fact I will say it’s not moisturizing like milk. At least for my skin! I like to follow up this mask with a sheet mask every time.

Don’t ask me… but if you’ve used it then you tell me… Why exactly this mask calls a ‘Cream Mask’?!

This Milk Peel mask has no characteristic of a cream mask formulation. For the most common fact, a cream mask will soothe irritated skin. Whereas Althea Milk Peel is an exfoliating [kinda-mm-sorta; turned out too gentle to notice anything for me] mask!!!

It would give me a good feeling if It was named straight –

Althea bubble mask.
… It bubbles up after all!

let me know if you agree/disagree with me in the comments below.

Is this Althea exfoliating mask works on skin brightening?

I’ve discussed the mask with a few of my friends who have been using this mask as well. Some of them found this mask brightening. Which I disagree with! It’s refreshing and skin feels clean but I think the AHA/BHA exfoliating effect is too gentle to give a visible brightening effect.

Well, it might! In case if you’ve never used (or not using) any acids/other exfoliating skincare items in your skincare routine. I’m obviously must on retinol and other acids in my skincare regimen. Not to forget me on my 30’s and I do care for aging!

I assume for young skin or those who have sensitive skin Althea Milk Peel can come handy.

Shopping info:
Althea milk peel cream mask | 36.00 MYR for 50ml
Available to purchase online at Althea Korea.

If you have tried Althea Milk Peel Bubble Mask (AKA Cream Mask) how you feel about it? Do you feel satisfied with the outcome?

Do you feel the exfoliating effect is enough for you?
Are you tussled up with the name of this mask like me?

Share your thoughts. Your opinion matters to me and all the readers of GreenStory.

Olay Magnemask and Olay Whip Moisturizer | Olay Malaysia’s Premium Skincare Range

Tamanna

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February 28, 2019

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Early January 2019, Olay introduced its premium skincare range with Watsons Malaysia. This exclusive skincare range consists of Olay Magnemask collection and the new Whip Moisturisers. I have been a fan of Olay Regenerist skincare range. I was excited to get to know these newly launched premium skincare products by Olay.

We, the media people AKA storytellers were given an elaborated demo by Olay Malaysia. In this post, I’ll be sharing with you basics I learned about these two new premium Olay skincare product.

Olay Magnemasks and the Magnetic Infuser

This is literally Olay’s first-ever premium face mask collection. This is an overnight mask. Specialty is the Olay Magnemasks comes with a Magnetic Infuser. The science behind this mask is to utilize magnetic repulsion which increases the benefits on the skin.

Olay Magnemasks has Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Penta-Peptides (PAL-KTTKS) as its key ingredient. It claims to restore skin’s youthful glow and deliver spa-like rejuvenation overnight with the magic of magnet.

Magnemask collection has two variations; anti-aging and hydration. The Anti-aging Magnemask claims to improve skin texture and elasticity. Magnemask hydration range claims to boost moisture in the skin.

How Magnemask by Olay promises to Work?

This overnight Magnemask has a lightweight melt-in texture just like a night moisturizer. to enhance penetration. With the Magnetic Infuser and easily penetrating formula of the mask improves skin elasticity and works overnight reducing the sign of age.

Only 2 minutes massage of Magnetic Infuser deivers 3 times more benifits of the ingredients that Magnemask fomulated with. Both types of Magnemask can be combined in a multi-mask skincare routine.

About Watson Group and Watsons Malaysia

Since 1841, AS Watson Group is the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer. The company was established in Hong Kong, now has over 14,400 stores worldwide. AS Watson Group is also a part of the renowned CK Hutchison Holdings Limited which runs five core businesses ports and related services, retail, infrastructure, energy, and telecommunications in over 50 countries.

Watsons which is the flagship health and beauty brand of Watson Group has been the most popular pharmacy/drugstore brand in Asia since 2009. Watsons Malaysia currently has more than 450 stores countrywide including online service.

Olay Whip Moisturizers

The packaging of this new Olay Whip gives me a flashback of the Olay Regenerist Anti-aging range. Although this premium moisturizer range by Olay claims to be new and different. But wait, among 3 variations of Olay Whip there is one call Regenerist.

Are you wondering if the old Olay Regenerist range going to discontinue by this new Regenerist Whip?
– I’m not sure. I’ve not informed anything about that fact yet. Let me know if you’re curious. I’ll try to get information
for you from Olay Malaysia.

Olay says these moisturizers will feel ‘light as air finish’. Olay describes ‘light as air finish’ by the powerful and true outcomes of these moisturizers.

How Olay Whip Moisturisers works?

Each type of Olay Whip is formulated differently to work considering different skin needs. They formulated with Olay’s Active Rush TechnologyTM which holds and releases 1000 times than its weight in hydration and active ingredients. Moreover, Olay Whips transforms from cream to liquid on skin contact which makes it fast absorbing into the skin. They also give a smooth and matte finish upon application.

When noticed, I instantly liked the Olay Whips ‘transforming to liquid’ fact. Previously I’ve experienced and enjoyed that term with Japanese Cure Water Treatment Moisturiser.

Types of Olay Whip Moisturisers and facts:

As I mentioned earlier, Olay Whip has 3 variants to meet every possible skin need. They are…

Regenerist Olay Whip
- For powerful anti-aging results without heaviness on the skin.
- claims to diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Actively hydrates to improve elasticity and firm skin.
- It has advanced Amino-Peptide Complex II to regenerate surface cells.
Olay Total Effect
- Assures ultimate nourishment without weight.
- This moisturizer gives 7 skincare benefits at once. Actively replenishes nourishing moisture and evens out skin tone. Enhances brightness, visibly smooths fine lines and wrinkles and minimize pores. Restores firmness and also visibly reduces dark spots.
- Contains VitaNiacin Complex II and Vitamins C & E to fight the early signs of aging.
White Radiance
- Promises lasting radiance without shine.
- Actively moisturizes to even out skin tone and minimize pores.
- Formulated with PearlOpticsTM science for lasting radiance.

Shopping Info:

Olay Magnemask (Jar + Infuser Kit) | RM 139.90
Olay Magnemask (mask jar only) | RM 109.90
Whip Moisturizers by Olay | RM 109.90

These Olay products are available at all Watsons stores in Malaysia also in Watsons online. In case you don’t know there is always some exclusive promotion going on at Watsons for Watsons members

To summarise about these premium range of Olay skincare products,

I, honestly, feel that previous Olay moisturizers got a formula upgrade along with a new name!

Do you agree with me?

Anyhow, after the grand launch event I got back home with a goodie bag (courtesy: Olay Malaysia & Watsons). In my goodie bag, there was a Magnemask (kit box) and a Whip Moisturizer which I’ll be trying out soon. If you’re interested how these two premium skincare products by Olay works on me then do keep your eyes here in GreenStory.

If you’re already a user then do share your experience in the comments below.

St Ives Scrub | Apricot, Green Tea, Acne Control, Coconut-Coffee Face Scrub, Oatmeal Face Mask & more…

SKIN

Tamanna

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November 24, 2018

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St Ives Scrub | Apricot, Green Tea, Acne Control, Coconut-Coffee Face Scrub, Oatmeal Face Mask & more…

I’m sure you’re familiar with St. Ives scrubs, aren’t you? After all, the St. Ives Apricot Scrub has been always been a drugstore classic. First, ever scrub in my life was a jar of ST. Ives Apricot Scrub. I’m talking about the time a couple of decades back. That time there was no other scrub used to be seen in the Bangladeshi cosmetics stores but St. Ives. It’s good to see this Unilever product is still rocking the market with the same glory. Not same actually, the recent quality and product development of St. Ives facial scrubs are impressive. Have you had a chance to try out this new range of St Ives facial scrubs?

I don’t use much of a physical exfoliator anymore for my face. But when I was sent these new bunch of St. Ives scrubs I had to give them a try. In the past, all I’ve tried is their original one so other five of the 6 is fairly very new to me. Gotta mention that I do like the new colorful packaging yet it’s the same good old ST. Ives formula.

The 6 St Ives face scrubs I’ve been trying are…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub
Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
Acne Control Apricot Scrub
Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub
Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub
Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

All these scrubs claim to be dermatologist tested, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), oil and paraben-free. According to St Ive’s says, these new scrubs are also eco-friendly (made with 100% natural exfoliants) and microbeads-free.

Let me tell you my thoughts individually on these scrubs…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

This is a moderate level of physical face scrub. This St.Ives scrub for radiant skin has mandarin peel and lemon extract in it to help skin unveil its natural glow. I love how this radiant skin scrub smells, soothing and refreshing yet kinda familiar. This same fragrance I did notice in some soap (by Unilever of course) I believe. Anyhow, the scrub made it to my everyday shower-shelf products. I like a quick shower time exfoliation with this particular St Ives face scrub.

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub by St. Ives

This one reminds me of the very original St Ives Apricot Scrub. It smells the same and feels the same as far as I remember. The exfoliation level of this Fresh Skin Scrub is high. Thus I prefer using it mainly for my hands and legs. Hello, I love my hands and legs the same as my face! It’s all my body after all.

St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

This Acne control Apricot Scrub is oil free and with salicylic acid (2.o%) as an active ingredient. This face scrub promises to work as an acne treatment while giving you the scrub job. Although this is for acne prone skin, please do not use it if you have active acne on the skin. The scrubbing particle (walnut shell powder) is quite harsh in it to use it over even on the inflamed skin. The exfoliating fact is also mentioned in the packaging as ‘Deep’ exfoliation. It’s better you use this acne scrub when the acnes are dead. This Acne Control scrub really helps to get rid of the dead skin fast. As a result, the post acne spot fades away quickly leaving the glowing skin.

Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub

If you know me then you know that coffee excites me anytime and anywhere! This blend of coffee and coconut smells delicious, however, this is ‘DEEP’ exfoliator, has walnut shell powder as the mail exfoliating particle. St.Ives Energizing Scrub also took place in my shower-care-shelf because I kinda prefer this sorta exfoliators [read my previous post about shower exfoliation ritual with coffee scrub] for my body, specifically legs.

Blackhead Clearing St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

Among all 6 this is my top favorite. With its pleasing green color, this St Ives Green Tea face scrub has 1% salicylic acid as an active ingredient in it and it smells lovely. This Green Tea Scrub is a moderate level of exfoliator but it’s kind to the skin. I love how it removes the dead cell and reveals clear skin. I do not have blackheads on my face so I’m not sure how it’ll help on that but I guess it will with regular use of this scrub.

Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

This is a 2-in-1 product. The mildest of all 6 St. Ives scrub and also works as a face mask. An Oatmeal face mask is the first thing I opt for when my skin acts sensitive. Oatmeal somehow is incredibly amazing to calm down skin irritation. I’ve been using this St.Ives Gentle Smoothing scrub as a mask only because I like it more this way. As a mask, this revived dry skin fast and my skin does look kinda brighter afterward.

About the brand:
St. Ives, Founded in 1980, St. Ives is widely-acclaimed and number one scrub brand in the USA, with big market share across regions worldwide. St Ives believes the most powerful ingredients can’t be created in a lab. In formulating the products, St. Ives uses the most effective and fresh ingredients sourced from nature – with no unnecessary chemicals. St. Ives offers to meet the needs of target consumers who are feminine and grounded optimists and who enjoy nature as well as its natural products. Inspired by nature, the formulas are made with 100% natural exfoliants, moisturizers, and extracts for healthy-looking, radiant skin. St. Ives is committed to bringing an enjoyable skincare experience, with formulas that smell great, feels nice on the skin, and leaves a fresh feeling. St. Ives is Fresh. Better. Naturally. More information visit St. Ives website.

Have you tried any of the St Ives face scrub? Any favorite you spot here?
Share your experience in the comments below 🙂

Shopping Info:

– The full range of St. Ives face scrubs are available pretty much everywhere in Malaysia.
– These faced scrubs retail for RM 24.90 and one tube contains 170g of products.

My Luxury Skincare Routine | Combination Skin, Day to Night

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Tamanna

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September 20, 2018

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My Luxury Skincare Routine | Combination Skin, Day to Night

Kind of almost suddenly I realized that this year I have got a major change in my whole skincare routine. Didn’t happen overnight though! Since I stepped into my 30th I started growing interest in luxury skincare products. Right now dominating part of my day to night routine is all luxury skin care products and I (freaking) like it!

I have combination skin, guess you know it already! I’m not acne prone or so and my skin acts normal most of the time. However, since May ’18 I and my skin was going through a roller coaster. I was expecting and then lost hope. Mental and physical stress went at its peak. In between, I’ve also fallen in love with some luxury skincare items that’s been saving my skin. I love this part of beauty the most, it’s like a meditation that helps you to de-stress from the pain of life.

Anyways, as I was going through my skincare and thought I must share with you guys about my current HG skincare products. Also, you guys have been asking me about my day to a night skincare routine. So, here you go!

There are a few of I’ve been using for years and my must-have skincare products. A couple of them I’ve started using since last month. A part of them I’ve been using for a couple of months.

Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner | RM 169.00

Been a month I have been using this toner and using it like crazy. As because it’s a mist toner, I use mostly this during the day to water my thirsty skin. If you’re a Jasmine fragrance lover you’ll surely love it. Then again, might not like the green tea’s bled with jasmine fragrance. I do like it and it smells strangely refreshing to me. Also, the toner really helps to hydrate skin and keeps it away from dullness.

First aid beauty Charcoal Cleanser | RM 113.00

Charcoal craze is still going strong in skincare, no? It is indeed a good ingredient to suck out impurities from the skin. It is almost a cream like a cleanser but not, this cleanser doesn’t lather up either. This Charcoal Cleanser by First Aid Beauty turns out to be a very good one to maintain my skin when it is sensitive or having breakouts. I use it day to night and anytime I want to use a cleanser.

FFOREO LUNA 2 | RM 900.00

Just recently shared a post talking all about this cleansing device by FOREO, have you read? LUNA 2 has been a major love recently to deep clean my skin and to give me a quick anti-aging massage right after the cleansing process. Oh yes! it’s a 2-in-1 skincare device that gives anti-aging massage too. I don’t use this for cleansing in my morning skincare routine but to give me the anti-aging massage after using Noni Glow face oil on my skin. LUNA 2 helps my skin absorb any face oil so much better. It also assures the maximum benefit of the product with FOREO’s signature technology T-sonic pulsation.

Other than that, in my nighttime skincare, LUNA 2 is a must. I use it religiously to deep clean my skin at night. Whether I’m wearing a ton of makeup or it is just sunscreen I need to take off, LUNA 2 does it all for me in 2 minutes. Oh, by the way, the blue color of LUNA 2 is specially made for combination skin type.

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil | RM 240.00

This is a rich face oil with antioxidants and fatty acid. It’s rich with a number of organic oil and Nonfruit extract but this oil is lightweight enough to use in a hot Malaysian climate. I’ve been enjoying it in my morning skincare routine where everyone like it in their night skincare. As I said earlier, I apply Noni Glow oil and take a quick anti-aging massage with LUNA 2 before my moisturizer. Really helps me to glow up, especially if I’m doing makeup afterward. I do also use it the day I skip retinol/acid products in pm skincare to soothe my skin with its nourishing formula.

Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer | USD 58.00

Name of this PTR moisturizer though, such a mouthful! Just like the name, it’s a full-splash of water on the skin. I need to write a different post about this moisturizer to explain why I’ve been loving. For now, I will just tell you this Peter Thomas Roth moisturizer a savior (for any skin) who lives in a super dry and hot climate.

Shiseido WetForce SPF 50+ | RM 165.00

This lightweight sunscreen is one of my old favorite, been using it for years. The WetForce is a water-resistant sunscreen formula that leaves no white cast. I love it when I’m going out for a rough day or going for a swim. For a normal day at home, I use a regular sunscreen like the Murad City Skin Age Defence, Dr.Jart+ Sun Fluid or else.

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops | RM 115.00

This is fairly new products by Fresh, kind of an instant lip treatment by Fresh. I like all their Sugar lips treatments but this one felt like a magic potion for lips. This live-on type lips drop just instantly revive my lips to normal no matter how dry my lips are! I have also been loving it to wear underneath my matte lipstick. Throughout the day the Fresh Sugar drops work as a barrier between the lipstick and my lips.

Dior Addict Lip Glow | RM 127.00

Favorite since Dior lip balms are available here in Malaysia. I like the original and matte glow formula more than the holographic ones. It’s not a lip balm to give you all the lip care but I like it as my go to and as a base for my lipstick. I like their color revive fact and they’re kinda delicious.

To talk about all-in-one intense lip care I’ve to tell you what I’ve been loving…

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight | RM 56.00

This delis pot of lip treatment I go through like a pot of jam! I eat my lips at night?! Maybe it’s the KISS (as it named) wink-wink! This is my trusty night time lip care buddy and I’m yet to find anything that can replace it.

FOREO UFO Smart Mask | RM 1251.00

The star in my must-have luxury skincare product list is UFO Smart Mask by FOREO. This is not our regular sheet masking thingy in any way. I would be stupid if I compare it with a sheet mask just because this works with a sheet mask eventually. Yes, there is a sheet mask with Korean formulated essence that benefits me as well. But what I love about UFO is it’s main features, the Thermo-Therapy and LED Light Therapy.

I’ve been addicted to UFO mask ever since I got it. In the beginning, every night I was taking a UFO mask therapy! The heat therapy with pulsation AKA ‘Call It A Night’ is my favorite. Kinda going overboard with the good feeling, you can say. Thank GOD I got me into control and not I’m using UFO mask bi-weekly now.

I shared a detailed post about my experience with FOREO UFO earlier, Have you read? Frankly, peeps, if you’re planning to invest on a skincare device I suggest you keep UFO in mind. You won’t be disappointed!

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream | RM 286.00

Glycolic acid toner by Alpha-H is my old favorite. Then, I got familiar with the Firming Eye Cream at Sephora Press Day a couple of months ago. To be true, after a long time I’ve fallen for an eye cream. I use it in my day to a night skincare routine. Love how nourishing the cream is and how cooling the applicator is!

However, at night I skip using the attached applicator and take a 1-minute eye massage with my…
– that calls the name of my next must-have luxury skincare product, keep reading!

FOREO IRIS Eye Massager | RM 419.00

I bought this Eye cared gadget by FOREO last year on a whim but never regretted. In a minute it gives me that proper eye massage that I was never been able to do with my fingers. Plus IRIS also has this two mode, Spa which is a professional massage type and Pure mode that replicates the regular human (like what I or your fingers would do) type.

IRIS majorly helped me to keep my stress out of my eye zone throughout these stressful months. Due to the loss I mentioned earlier, my insomnia went to its peak, there wear some miserable teary nights and what not! It has been crazy; like this moment I’m doing beauty routine and then the next moment I going mad over sadness. But I can bet there was no eye bags, no dark circle. And till date, nothing you can read here on my face unless you dig deep in.

Thanks to modern beauty technology! I’m an introvert person and I hate it if my face shows any of my emotion unless happiness!

By the way, do let me know if you guys want me to write a dedicated post on IRIS describing how I actually use it and else.

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil | USD 105.00 / SGD 148.00 / coming early ’19 in MY

This face oil is the newest product in my pm skincare. Been around a tad more than two weeks I think. I still don’t know why exactly Luna is called a sleeping oil. It surely doesn’t help sleeping like my holy grail this works Power Sleeping Spray (damn! I need to share about this with you guys very soon. That’s a magical product for who want help with sleeping) would do.

Luna is the lightest (among the one I’ve experienced) anti-aging oil with the retinoid.

I’ve been really enjoying the way it smells. Is it Blue Tansy alone or other ingredients too?
– I’m not sure.

This face oil is a genius one to calm the skin down, especially when your skin goes red. Also visibly helps to revive dull skin. I’m yet to decide on the anti-aging fact, will let you know soon.

That is it for today!

Hope you guys enjoyed getting a quick insight about all these pricey but the best skin care products I’ve been loving! If you want to know anything more or want me to write a post please feel free to ask.

Plus, I would love it if you recommend me your luxury skincare favorites that I should give a try 🙂
Get commenting below.

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Ingredients of Noughty Pumped Up Shampoo:

Ingredients of Noughty Pumped Up Conditioner:

Is Noughty Haircare anything good for my colored hair?

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Pixi Beauty Retinol Tonic

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Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic

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Wondering How would I rate Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic?

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How Neutrogena Foaming Cleanser Worked?

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What is this Murad Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel?

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How to use this Multi-Acid Peel?

How Murad Multi-Acid Peel Works?

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Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask Ingredients:

How Althea Milk Peel Mask Works?

My thoughts on Althea Bubble Mask AKA Milk Peel Cream Mask:

Althea bubble mask. … It bubbles up after all!

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Olay Magnemasks and the Magnetic Infuser

How Magnemask by Olay promises to Work?

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Olay Whip Moisturizers

How Olay Whip Moisturisers works?

Types of Olay Whip Moisturisers and facts:

To summarise about these premium range of Olay skincare products,

The 6 St Ives face scrubs I’ve been trying are…

Radiant Skin Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub by St. Ives

St. Ives Acne Control Apricot Scrub

Energizing Coconut & Coffee Scrub

Blackhead Clearing St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

Gentle Smoothing Oatmeal Scrub and Mask

Herbivore Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner | RM 169.00

First aid beauty Charcoal Cleanser | RM 113.00

FFOREO LUNA 2 | RM 900.00

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil | RM 240.00

Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer | USD 58.00

Shiseido WetForce SPF 50+ | RM 165.00

Fresh Sugar Lip Wonder Drops | RM 115.00

Dior Addict Lip Glow | RM 127.00

Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight | RM 56.00

FOREO UFO Smart Mask | RM 1251.00

Alpha-H Liquid Gold Firming Eye Cream | RM 286.00

FOREO IRIS Eye Massager | RM 419.00

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil | USD 105.00 / SGD 148.00 / coming early ’19 in MY

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