An Awesome Hydration Toner Within Reach

Today, let me recommend a toner that I should have introduced long time ago. Senka Hoshitsu Toner is not a strange product for Asian consumers. Senka is an affordable range under Shiseido Japan. If you like the Shiseido brand, a big chance you might like this range too. The toner is developed with the Micro-Moisture Manufacturing process (shrinks hydrating elements down to the micro level) to provide creamy moisturizing and hydrating capabilities. There are two types of texture: fresh and moist. I prefer the moist one which is more condense, like a serum. Its texture is designed to not leave any sticky residue on skin while retaining skin elasticity. It contains extra hydrating ingredients such as Double Hyaluronic Acid with integrated Royal Jelly GL to give skin a smooth and dewy quality. 

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As it’s turning to frigid winter now, my skin becomes super dry sometimes. Senka Toner remedies my dry skin instantly. It really hydrates my skins from the within and keeps my skin moist for 24 hours. After using Senka Toner, my foundation is earlier to be put onto and stays longer on my face. 

The Senka Toner is definitely a must-have for girls who don’t like multi-steps of skincare. For my dear friends in Taiwan, go grab one bottle of it at Watsons and you will know what I am taking about!

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A Perfect Body Lotion: Sabon Rose Tea Lotion

If you’ve never stepped into a Sabon boutique in New York City, you’ve missed out a great joy of skincare experience. Dark wood, product lined shelves entice you into the back of their store where a rustic basin awaits, along with a sales associate to massage your tired and weary hands with one of their scrubs. This Israeli brand offers a holistic range of luxurious body and bath products. 

I would like to recommend Sabon’s rose tea body lotion. Light and easily absorbed, the body lotion is perfect for everyday use. The nourishing and rejuvenating ingredients leave skin noticeably softer and smoother. This body lotion is absolutely for all skin types and you will definitely love to have it in this frigid winter! With the extremely creamy texture, this lotion is lightly scented with the finest aromatherapy rose oil. In addition, you could also smell the delicate scent of tea, which makes me relax and comfortable. More importantly though, it effectively moisturizes while not being greasy in the slightest.

Honestly, I haven’t got such a perfect body lotion for a long time after I lost my reach to L'ERBOLARIO. If you happen to pass by a Sabon boutique, it’s definitely worth you to step inside and have a delicate skincare experience! Or you can go to their website to take a look. http://sabonnyc.com/ 

Hydrating Your Skin Is Always The First

Women tend to spent tons of money on searching effective anti-aging products. However, few among them pay attention on hydrating their skins. Hydration is the foundation of skincare procedure and you should take it as the first step of all.  It’s worth to invest  the same amount as you do in anti-aging.

(Extended read: recommended cleaner and even skin tone products)

As the weather becomes colder, my skin turns drier. I bought a jar of moisture cream from a well-known skincare brand. Unfortunately it’s not as effective as I expect. Since it cost me $42 plus tax, I assumed I could get certain benefits from it in a short period. But it’s not.

In a coincidental chance I tried Cetaphil’s Ultra Hydrating Lotion and it surprised me by its immediate moisturizing effect. Ironically a $16 8oz tube can provide you more than you get from a $42 2.5oz luxury jar. 
  

This lotion is meant for dry to very dry skin types and Cetaphil claims it to be a luxurious lotion specially formulated to provide everyday intense moisture for dry, sensitive skin and clinically proven to hydrate and protect dry skin for 24 hours. It’s non-greasy, fragrance free and non-comedogenic.

I used it after cleansing my face and was surprised at how light weight it felt on my skin. It is smooth and so easy to apply and absorbs into skin completely and with very less effort. My skin felt instantly moisturized, soft and supple.

The best part was that it did not make my skin break out or cause it to be oilier than usual. As I use it on my face I also noticed that it even made my lips feel softer as if I had used a lip balm. It has no oily sheen, stickiness or greasy feel and in fact feels lighter than my other moisturizers that are meant for oily skin types. I used it before going to bed and after I washed my face in the morning.

Choosing a right skincare product which is suitable for your skin type and skin condition is just like what happens in our lives—you strive to get those fancy and costly stuffs, but what you really needs that makes you happy is actually just within reach.   

Try spending some time at the pharmacy nearby, you might surprisingly find a true love for your skin!

   

A Must-have In Your Bathroom

People may be willing to buy a serum or a moisturizer by 50 bucks, or even more, at a gorgeous department store. But when it comes to the cleanser, you may wonder, is it worth to pay over $25 dollars for something ready to be rinsed off? 

Well, I believe that you get what you pay for. However, it doesn't mean that any product of the luxury brand with fancy package and seductive scent always fits you the best. I would like to introduce this Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup Remover. In addition to not containing any "harsh chemical sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes or phthalates", the formula of this cleanser is "90% naturally derived". It also contains naturally-derived salicylic acid (from willow bark extract), which can be great for combating acne.

I've been very pleased with its performance. It lathers nicely, and when I work it into my skin, it really feels like it's doing a good job of removing the dirt and make up from the day. My skin feels so clean when I use this product, but I'm happy to report that it doesn't feel stripped, dry or tight either. This cleanser rinses easily off my face, and I've noticed that my skin looks brighter with hydrated touch.

   

This is the must-have item I would recommend you. It's a nice addition to your daily skincare ritual for just $7.49!  

Acne Scar and Uneven Skin Tone Killer Is Here

I’ve often heard my girl friends complaining about uneven skin tone or long-lasting acne scars. Actually people who have these problems are mostly men–they just don’t know how to deal with it. In fact, women understand the need to use brightening products but most men don’t see any benefits from being “brighten”. For those who is facing–actual on the face–pigments of either acne scars or skin injury, I introduce Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate to you.  

Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate as the name implies, targeted at reducing the appearance of lines and improving skin texture, and has as its primary ingredient, Vitamin C – all 10.5% of it. It’s actually one of Kiehl’s bestsellers since its introduction in 2005.

You might think this serum as merely the line-reducing product. However, because it contains high dose Vitamin C, the serum effectively remedies your pigments problems. I once got a serious post-laser scar on my face. This Kiehl’s serum saved me simply in two weeks. Another positive experience is that I got a dark scar on my ankle after being scraped by an ice skate. After applying Kiehl’s Line-Reducing Concentrate for 2 months, the scar is getting lightening and with continuous use I am pretty confident that the scar will be removed in a month.

The serum comes in a pump bottle with fluid texture. On contact with skin, you will notice a warming sensation which is supposed to be expected. High doses of Vitamin C can react with the skin. The serum feels silky and smooth and I usually pump 1-2 pumps in my palm, spread it out between my palms and apply my palms to my face. I start with my cheeks, where sometimes gravity starts to take a toll and introduces lines, then I make sure it gets into my naso labial lines, my forehead and my neck. You can follow up with your usual moisturizer thereafter which I usually do. You can also apply the serum on the scar that you would like to remove from anywhere else other than face, just like what I am doing now.

The thing is, when you try a skincare product, it usually takes some time to show you the effectiveness. Those products claiming to have rapid improvement are probably containing too many chemicals, which would be harmful after a period of time. If you are troubled by uneven skin tone, take Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate as myrecommendation.