Sunday, July 8, 2012

Testing

I finally can blog from a phone!the feeling is different tho,and i have to say that the computer is faster,and can load pics as well!well,jz tryin it out...

the place i was at yesterday...


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Avene Skincare!

Recently, I was one of the 10 people who won a prize from Only Beauty. It was an Avene product "Hamper" worth RM360.

I had it sent to my house, but in usual Malaysian fashion, the Poslaju had to be collected by myself -.- Such service...

The poslaju package. Exciting! Looked really huge and heavy...

Opened the package, bubble wrap appeared. Excitement bubbling...

And the brown paper package that hid the treasure was opened, to reveal...

Tadaa! A whole range of Avene Eau Thermale Products, Oily and blemished skin range.
(From Left: Mask x4, Cleanance K, Cleanance lotion, SPF30, facial gel wash, and toner.

Clanance Facial Wash
From the first day I got it until now I've been using it at least once a day. Initially, I was apprehensive because I'm allergic to so many brands, including the all famous Clinique brand (red like a tomato after using their product!). This Cleanance Gel was a different story. It was cooling on the face, did not have a sticky feeling after, and did not smell bad( like many of your facial wash). I poured around 5 cent/ 10 cent size gel (quite liquidy) into my hands and rubbed my palms together before applying it on the face. It effectively cleaned the oil on my face but did not overdry it, which I think is just as important.Thumbs up!

2nd step - Toner
To use the toner, one must first shake it vigorously as it contains some lotion that needs to be mixed with the solution. Used it twice at least, my verdict is that its ok. Its function is to clean the excess oil off if any is left, but after using the facial cleanser I really see no point. Its part of the 3 step routine for the beauty conscious pious people though...

3rd step aka moisturizer - Cleanance K
For most ladies who do the 3 step daily beauty regime, I'm sure this is an important step. However, there is a little "twist" in Avene's regime. The 3rd step is Cleanance K, a cream gel that is supposed to be both exfoliating and hydrating at the same time. When using the 3 step regime (this was done before bed), my face stayed dry / oil free throughout the next day till late noon, around 6pm (or even later). I felt that my skin was dry for the next 2 days though, not sure if its altogether a good thing...

So far this 1 week(only got it last Thursday) I've only managed to use these items, with the mask and all being kept for the near future (when I have a lil more time for pampering!) hahaha.  Courtesy of Only Beauty who picked me as one of their prize winners! :) Thanks Only Beauty and Avene! :)