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

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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!

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

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!

Murad Resurgence Multi Acid Peel Review

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.

Resurgence Acid Peel by Murad Skincare Review by GreenStory

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.

Murad Repleneshing Acid Peel Review

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:

Murad Resurgence Multi Acid Peel Review with before-after picture
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!

Murad Resurgence Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel Review with before-after picture

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?!

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

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
Althea Milk Peel |A bubble mask or a bubble cleanser?

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.

Althea Milk Peel Cream Mask | GreenStory

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

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

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.

Olay Magnemask benefits on the skin

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.

Olay Magnemasks and the Magnetic Infuser

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

Olay Magnemask and Olay Whip Moisturizer | Olay Malaysia's Premium Skincare Range at Watsons

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 Total Effect Whip moisturizer review

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…

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. White Radiance
    • Promises lasting radiance without shine.
    • Actively moisturizes to even out skin tone and minimize pores.
    • Formulated with PearlOpticsTM science for lasting radiance.
Olay whip total effect moisturizer review greenstory

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…

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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.

6 new St Ives Scrub for glowing skin

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.

St Ives apricot scrub for oily to combination skin

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.

St Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub and St. Ives Oatmeal Mask

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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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.

Must Have Luxury Skincare Products 2018 | My am to pm Skincare Routine

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.

My Luxury Skincare Routine | Combination Skin, Day to Night

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.

Foreo UFO Smart Mask To The Rescue Skin Problem 101 | LED THERMO Activated Sheet Mask Treatment

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.

Sleek MakeUp | New Shade of Matte Me Liquid Lipstick & Lip Shot Glosses

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Sleek MakeUp | New Shade of Matte Me Liquid Lipstick & Lip Shot Glosses

Sleek Makeup just added three new Matte Me liquid lipstick shade in their range. I’ve Swatched (picture below) all three of them Matte Me lipsticks for your convenience. I have a serious love affair with anything orange and so the new Sleek MakeUp Matte Me Hellacious didn’t take much time to become one of my favorite.

  1. Hellacious – rusty orange
  2. That’s So Fetch – vibrant fuchsia
  3. Unreal – deep wine

I am not sure if Sleek MakeUp upgraded their Matte Me liquid lipstick formula or not but to my surprise, these three new shade felt really comfortable on the lips comparing my previous experience with Sleek Matte Me lipsticks.

Have you tried Sleek MakeUp Matte Me lipsticks before?

If yes, then you know what I’m talking about. Previously A couple of the Matte Me lipstick shade I found very that doesn’t even apply evenly. However, each of these new shade also applies evenly and feels quite lightweight on the lips.

 

Sleek Makeup Matte Me Liquid Lipstick & Lip Shot Glosses - Review and Swatch

Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot Lip Glosses:

Lip Shot lip glosses are available in 8 shades.

  1. Don’t Aks  – neutral beige
  2. Brutal Honesty – nude pink
  3. Plot Twist – red drown
  4. Get Free – salmon
  5. Do What I Want – light fuchsia
  6. Behind Closed Doors – raspberry
  7. Game Player – red-orange
  8. Corrupted – blue toned red

I’ve here 3 shades (Corrupted, Get Free, Behind) with me and swatches are above in the picture. These sleek lip glosses are nicely pigmented and luscious on the lips. They don’t have any added fragrance to them that I could smell. They are glosses but they aren’t heavily glossy on the lips. The finish is more on the subtle side thus they’re very much wearable even if you are not a gloss fan. Lasting power of these Sleek MakeUp Lip Shot glosses depends on the user as because they don’t stain on the lips.

 

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Shopping info:

Sleek MakeUp Matte Me Liquid Lipstick – MYR 42.40
Sleek Lip Shot Glosses – MYR 45.00

Sleek MakeUp is available at selected Sephora stores, Hermo, Lazada, and Zalora.

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FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

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FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

Before this FOREO Luna 2, I use to be a religious facial cleansing brush user (you know that if you’re an old reader). You might’ve noticed as well that I’ve been a user of LUNA play. I use that only when I’m traveling. To be honest I never felt the urge to get myself a full-size LUNA facial cleansing device.

Are you wondering why exactly?

–  because I never tried this luna 2 before on my face.
That feeling is long gone now since (courtesy of FOREO Malaysia) I started using this facial cleansing device by FOREO call LUNA 2. Tini-tiny silicone tooths of LUNA 2, its touch point and FOREO’s signature T-Sonic mechanism altogether feels mysteriously comfortable on the face. Alongside it does the cleaning job just perfectly.

The blue color of my LUNA 2 is its code of skin type, combination skin. I like this fact that LUNA 2 has five different colors (including the Black for men) that specifically made for each skin types.

FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

LUNA 2 by FOREO – what is this device?

It’s ‘not-a-cleansing-brush’ looking facial cleansing device plus the anti-aging super girl at the same time. LUNA 2 is completely waterproof and portable. Yes, it is rechargeable like the original LUNA and has a delightfully long battery life.

Seven months! (approx. but might work for me more)
– can you believe that?!

This 2-in-1 beauty gadget is made of medical-grade silicone that makes it bacteria resistant and super easy to keep it clean. Little tooth like bristles (picture above) on the cleansing side are made according to each type of skin need.

The opposite side of the cleansing part (picture below) is the anti-aging side LUNA 2. Anti-aging mode of it gives a soothing pulsation which is quite different than the cleansing mode pulsation. According to FOREO, lower-frequency pulsation of LUNA 2 anti-aging mode helps to visibly diminish the age sign. Because it makes sure that the skin is getting most out of whatever skincare product you’re using with.

FOREO Luna 2 - Facial Cleansing Brush & Anti-aging Massager at once

LUNA 2 power button is programmed to do all the job. The device turns on with one tap, stay on for 3 minutes per (one use of cleansing plus anti-aging) session. The cleansing mode works on 1-minute cycle and one minute for the antiaging message. In between, with a tap, the device will be in a pause mode. LUNA 2 also pulse on 15sec while cleansing and 12sec while massaging as a note to change the working zone of the face.

Both cleansing and anti-aging mode pulsation strength are adjustable in 12 level. Hence there is literally no way this beauty gadget with cause you any discomfort.

My experience with LUNA 2

Generally, I take the time to deep clean my face every night. From cleaning sunscreen to make up everything happens to me at night. It’s is kinda rare during the day when I feel like to deep clean my face. That being so I was using LUNA 2 once a day for the past months. I’ve also been trying it with various type of cleansers, from a gel to foam to cream to mud.

…haha no, no; I didn’t go crazy. I always prefer gel formula for a cleanser but you know how #bloggerlife goes!

Found out that LUNA 2 works the best with a gel type, to say widely, thin type cleansers. This cleansing device doesn’t hold water like a normal brush would do. So for those cleansers that are thick and meant to foam up aren’t really easy to work with. I had to later up the cleanser before using the LUNA 2. Other than that facial cleansing with LUNA 2 feels like that cozy evening breeze after a rough day. No matter whatever amount of makeup was there in my face this cleansing device takes all off within a minute.

FOREO LUNA 2 | Not Only A Facial Cleansing Device But a 2-in-1 Skin Care Gadget

Certainly, having the roomy option of T-sonic pulsation adjustment in LUNA 2 made it more worthy. I keep it a tad up from the mid-level, 7th or 8th intensity. Sometimes when my skin acts weird I simply lower down the pulsation intensity.

Are you aware of the benefits of facial massage?

Whether it’s the hand, in the spa or by a beauty gadget; a regular face massage routine will always return back healthy and glowing skin.  Apart from serums, just recently I’ve been enjoying facial oils to use with LUNA 2 anti-aging mode. It does work way better and faster buffing the oil into the skin. My fingers or the Gua Sha Rose Quartz Heart Stone thingy I’ve doesn’t even work anything near.

The antiaging mode of LUNA 2 is instructed to gently massage/stimulate on the wrinkle prone areas only. After a quick 1 minute anti-aging treat on my smile lines, temples, neck and decollete I follow up my eyes with FOREO IRIS.

Oh yes, my FOREO army is pretty strong! If you’re with GreenStory in my social media then you must’ve noticed that IRIS eye messenger is my good old skincare buddy. Too bad that I’m yet to talk about IRIS here in the blog, maybe soon!

That’s it, I finish off my PM skincare with a moisturizer. A little note, the night I use my FOREO UFO Smart Mask I skip using the anti-aging mode of LUNA 2.

Is this facial cleansing device, LUNA 2, beauty device worth it?

One of my friends is an old user of FOREO LUNA. I’ve been a Clarisonic lover ever since. She always told me she would always pick LUNA over a brush. Apparently I never really got her point which I know now.

While first time using LUNA 2, this thought came into my mind, ‘damn! I don’t have to think of buying replacement brush heads anymore!’
– this was such a major relief!

Buying replacement brush heads always gave me that feeling of paying installment even after paid the full! 😂 Jokes apart, if you want to invest in a cleansing device, clearly, LUNA 2 well worth it. Then the anti-aging messenger mode of LUNA 2 will be an added bonus.

Additionally, if you consider the 2-year warranty and 10 years of the quality guaranty the price of LUNA 2 feels smooth enough. I was feeling, using the same device for 10 years is gonna way to boring, it’s not a TV after all 😅.

Confused which LUNA you should get?

As because I’ve been using the LUNA play before (plus my hands are petite) so initially size and shape of LUNA 2 felt bizarre.  After a couple of use, it started to feel handy.

I’ll sound stupid if I compared LUNA 2 with the Play one!
Don’t even think so.
Straight out, LUNA Play is sort of play-thing considering the effectiveness of LUNA 2. Also just recently I got the LUNA fofo (a ‘real’ virtual reality. Man, future is indeed here!) which surely going to replace my LUNA play but not my LUNA 2. If you ask me which FOREO LUNA type I would recommend the most – LUNA 2, without a second thought.

Haven’t tried LUNA original or LUNA 2 Professional yet within my theoretical knowledge I do prefer LUNA 2 the most. Specifically, LUNA 2 being tailored by skin type gives me a neat feeling. Except, if you say ‘LUNA Luxe’ then I’ll forget that feeling. Not because that is made of gold but its more like, if having nice and balanced skin is wrong then ladies, I don’t want to be right 😉

To summarise my thought on FOREO LUNA 2,

No complaint and actually very satisfied with this facial cleansing device. LUNA 2 is something that makes my beauty routine a bit easier and faster to cope with a busy life. I believe with the time my skin might start showing visible anti-aging improvements as well.

Are you using any FOREO skin care gadget? Any other facial cleansing device you using and loving? Share your opinion and experience in the comments below.

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Shopping Info:

FOREO LUNA 2 | MYR 900.00 / USD 199.00
Available to purchase at Sephora stores and online.
You can also buy them directly from the FOREO website [20% OFF sitewide with code  ‘GREENSTORY20’].

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