Swanicoco pure FGF ampoule review

Initially when my mom and i started  using this ampoule we weren't impressed much with it mainly because most of skincare products that I  have used in the past start delivering results within a week but this just didn't do any thing other than provide hydration of course so i began to think this was just a gimmicky product but then after a whole month of usage I began to notice change on my mother's skin.

 FGF-1ppm (Fibroblast Growth Factor) is something that I have only read about in my Histopathology books and its role in carcinogenesis but after a bit of research on internet I found out on @beautytapofficial formerly known as W2Beauty that this makes the skin healthier by making the deeper layers of the skin  stronger, making it healthier. It prevents aging of skin and assists in wound healing.

Swanicoco is one of this skincare brands which uses minimal ingredients possible to create a product.
  sh-Polypeptide-11, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Adenosine, Olibanum, and Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Packaging:
Looking up at reviews and pictures online I have noticed that swanicoco changed the packaging of this product. It definitely looks more chic, elegant with ita square gold plastic bottle. There is a standard glass dropper inside to dispense the product. I overall love this new packaging it looks so stunning on my vanity

About the product:
This is a turbid/ cloudy water like ampoule which smells like roses ( the scent is very natural nothing overpowering or artificial)
I generally use about 3-4drops of serum but with this one I use a whole dropper full. Since in the beginning I could see much results I started to use this immediately after cleansing my face and them followed up with a toner. This absorbs completely leaving the skin soft. I like to layer toner, vitamin C serum and salmon oil cream on top of this serum.

The result is more evident on my mother's skin as compared to mine because I am in my twenties while she has mature dry skin.
This has made the fine lines around her eyes  less prominent and her skin feels more elastic and firmer. For me I have noticed that my skin looks smooth and uniform
I personally feel that this products is great for mature skin type as this works wonders on aging skin. But if you have oily or combination skin and are looking for a nice hydrating ampoule that does not clog up the pores and layers well under makeup then I suggest you give this a try
As for swanicoco I request you guys to please place the ingredients list and a little but more information on the cardboard packaging
you can purchase this wonderful ampoule here

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CRECELL Honey Cat Mask 6 in 1

MEOW!!!
So todays sheet masks review is specially for those who love cats or a fan of snap chat / snow filters 🐱
The foil packaging is very vibrant and cute!

Essence/ serum of this was watery in texture which came as a pleasant  surprises as I was worried this might have a thick creamy serum
The scent is a mixture of honey and citrus its pleasant 😊
✨ Material used is thin cellulose fabric, with a cute cat and bee print plus a Korean text "Am I cute ?”
This sheet mask contains a wonderful blend of ingredients like 15000 ppm honey extract, sodium hyaluronate, royal jelly, propolis, shea butter, camellia seed oil, rose, and galactomyces  (🚀 🐭) get the pun lol, The fit  is  a little big but adheres really well

INGREDIENTS:
Water, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, glycereth-26, methylpropanediol, honey extract (15,000 ppm), betaine, panthenol, polyquaternium-51, trehalose, sorbitan sesquioleate, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, hydrogenated lecithin, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, camellia japonica seed oil, glycolic acid, royal jelly extract, propolis extract, rose extract, galactomyces ferment filtrate, arginine, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/beheneth-25 methacrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, carbomer, benzyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, raspberry ketone, fragrance

This is 6 in one product its acts as a peeling, toner, emulsion, essence, cream and sheet mask so if you are in a hurry or not I in the mood to do all the skincare steps just slap this one wait for 20-30 minutes and you are good to go

💎 Results: After wearing this for 40 mins I took of the sheet masks and waited for the residue to get absorbed into my skin but after 20 mins post sheet masking I realized that my skin was going to remain sticky. Since I have oily skin and I wore this before going to bed I didn't wanted to ruin my pillow case and blankets so I washed off the residue with plain tap water. My skin felt soft and hydrated. The next morning when I woke up I really liked how smooth my skin felt and how easily the foundation on my face without any fuss.

I feel that this mask is perfect for dry and dehydrated skin as its intensely hydrating and nourishing. I would purchase this mask again as I really liked the cute animal pattern  and totally love products which are multi tasking

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REVIEW: Heimish Artless Glow Base SPF50+ PA+++

A few months ago I saw the beautiful Areesha from ubeautiful blog swatch a sample of this gorgeousness on her instagram story and I knew it was love at first sight for me. Imagine my excitement when I finally got my hands on this 💕

Light as a serum and with strong UV ray protection, the Heimish Artless Glow Base is a hydrating all-in-one makeup primer and sunscreen! Its pearl colored, delicate formula will elevate the tone of your skin leaving it gorgeous and even.

INGREDIENTS: Water, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891(titanium dioxide), CI 77019 (mica), PEG-100 Stearate , Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Tin Oxide, Carmine, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Fragrance

Quantity: 40ml

PRICE: $22
Packaging:

the grey and pink geometrical design printed squeeze tube with a rose-gold cap ( word Heimish embossed on top) is housed in chic cardboard box which look so luxurious and aesthetically pleasing.
 this is a multi action makeup primer,
1. It provides uv protection ( SPF 50)
2. It hydrates the skin
3. The pearly pink colored base brighten complexion, and gives it a healthy glow
4. It smooths out the skin
the iridescent base is beautiful . I sometimes love to wear it on its own as it makes my skin look so healthy. And sometimes on top of my foundation as a natural highlighter.
I have noticed that this has really really tiny glitter specks which reflect off light hence give shine and glow to the skin.
for me the texture felt easy to blend, lotion like and very light weight. I have oily skin and this honestly made by skin look so radiant.

I don't think this prolongs makeup wear time nor does it claim to do so but for those of you who are looking for glowy/ dewy primer. This is for you
I have worn this under several different foundation and bb cream and this worked so well with each and every one of them.
For me this is definitely one of the Holy Grail makeup products and I will continue to purchase this product as long as Heimish keeps on manufacturing it. you can purchase this at here

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Store Review: Kstyles Box

Kstyle box is a Korean online store which curates very pocket friendly sheet mask boxes each containing a generous amount of high quality, popular sheetmasks with a sample of Korean tea, candy and a pair of cute socks. The box retails for around 15.99$ with free shipping. You can also purchase a box of Korean teas 30-40 teas each  for 15.99$ with free shipping.

The owner sunny is a pretty sweet person, she listens to people's requests and adds her personal touch to each order.

I was one of the lucky people who got selected for a giveaway event and wow look how beautiful and cute everything is❤

Sunny added in an chrysanthemum tea and wow this tasted good

HOLIKA HOLIKA's Pig Nose Clear Blackhead 3-Step Kit
The packaging is cute and vibrant. There is also a QRC code on the top right corner.

I have tried this one before and loved this as it did a pretty good job at removing black heads from my nose. This is 3 step nose pack just like secret key one
🌿 Step 1: White sheet dripping with pores cleaning liquid. I left this sheet on my nose for 10 mins then rubbed it all over my nose to clean off all the sebum and debris (That's why it looks so yellow)
🌿 Step 2: Pink pores strip. This has a nice fit. It adjust quite well on the contours of my nose. I applied it to my wet nose and it became super hard after 25mins. I peeled it off slowly and believed me you don't want to see a close up of it ( super gross)

🌿  Step 3: Hydrogel sheet to close the pores. This had a very wobbly jelly like feel to it and slid off the nose very easily. This felt nice and cooling.
My pores looked small and clean though I can still spot some deeply embedded blackheads but it managed to remove most of the ones that were present on the surface. Would I repurchase this? Yes because this one is a lot more effective than secret key one and made  my nose look smoother plus the foundation didn't bunch up around my nose after using this.
This retails for 3-4$ the price varies store to store

♠ It’s Skin Power 10 Formula VB Effector ♠

this is enriched with Vitamin B6. Contains no oil, & is suitable for oily to combination skin. It controls sebum secretion and maintains water-oil balance. It prevents blackheads and acne. Keeping skin soft, clear and purified
♦ This is originally sold in a bigger glass vial containing 30ml of product retails from 9-15$ but I have sample size vial that's why its small and contains 10ml

♦ there is rubber dropper mechanism and a glass pipette to use the product. Though the vial is free the ampoule is clear / colorless
♦ this has a pleasant scent which is disappears application. The ampoule is a light water like consistency and absorbs pretty quickly into the skin. One things that I have noticed is that it feels cooling on the skin on application

Since the weather is cold and certain areas on my face are dry and patchy ( cheeks and forehead) I am currently applying this only on my nose and chin to keep the sebum/oil production under control. I agree with the sebum control claim as this instantly mattify the skin and keeps it soft at the same time.
I cant say much on the blackheads but I didn't break out using this product. Its kind of a product I would probably repurchase in future as this sits well under the makeup and prevents my nose and chin from becoming oily

✨ SLC Skin Clinic Essence Sheet Mask Effects Plus ✨Waterdrop Mask (Green)
🌿 ingredients: witch hazel extract, sodium hyaluronate, red ginseng extract, aloe
🌿 Effects
Baobab and olive extracts help keep moisture from evaporating, balance moisture on skin,
 improve natural protective ability, and relieve skin, and aloe vera extract also protects skin from roughness.
 Skin calming/ skin protection/ sensitive skin

🌿 How to use
Unbend folded mask, apply it on face and attach it by pushing it with fingers. After around 15 to 20
 minutes, remove the mask. Tap the remaining essence to make it absorb to skin

This mask has a scent its a bit strong but nothing overpowering. The serum is thin water jell like, the fit is nice the mouth cut out is a bit wide but the rest is fine, adherence is good too what surprised me the most was the results I achieved after using this mask, this mask is for hydration but this surprisingly brightened my complexion the effect was so obvious 😲. This mask is definitely a repurchase for me as I like how nice and soft my skin felt ( minus tackiness) plus my skin looked so radiant and bright

CLAPIEL AUS BLACK DIAMOND MASK
The mask is very delicate and fragile so you have to be super gentle when removing it from the foil. To keep it from being damaged the mask is sandwiched in plastic covers. Its shiny black in color there are specks of silver embedded in the hydrogel sheet
🌿 This feels cooling on the skin. The serum is transparent and slightly viscous than water. I have notice that this has a mild scent to it ( smells pleasant) I wore this mask for 30mins until the sides of the mask began to come off of my face. The hydrogel material looked small/ shrunken. It took only a minute or two for the residual essence to absorb into my skin. My skin felt soft and non tacky.

This mask comes soaked in 32 ml of essence and sure enough there was a lot of left in the foil which I used two more times.
🌿 Result:
My skin felt smooth, soft and hydrated in a non greasy/tacky kind of way. My complexion was considerably brightened. As a person with oily skin I am thoroughly impressed with this mask as it made my skin look supple and less oily through out the day.
🌿 Bonus: This hydrogel mask doubles up as body lotion. just place the hydrogel sheet after using in a cup of boiling water and stir for 2 minutes. The mask liquefies to form body lotion. I used this lotion on my arms and legs and was so happy how soft my skin felt and all the flaky dry patches on my legs were gone.
This retails for 7$ which is pricey for a mask but as the serum is good enough to be used thrice and the hydrogel sheet can be used as body lotion the price in that case is well justified.

I recommend you all to visit the store as the prices are really affordable
you can visit it here to know more

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[REVIEW] Bliv O2 Bubbly Bright oxygenating mask

When I washed my 💆 now I am believer 😅. who remembers this song from SHREK (chuckle)
Tried this BLIV bubbly O2 bubbly bright oxygenating mask and was surprised that my face looked as bright as sunshine 😉 ( ok that's a bit of exaggeration) but seriously you guys, this mask gives instant brightening to the face.
pretty much every skincare brand that i know of has been coming up with their own bubbling mask but not all of them fulfil the tall claims that they are making, however this mask is a different story
rice is one of the oldest skincare ingredient used in many Asian countries to brighten the skin. its used lighten the complexion and tone skin and yes Rice is one of the chief ingredient of this mask you can totally imagine the effects this mask deliver?
 The mask is housed in a medium sized container with a protective lid to prevent mask from oxidizing and a spatula. I highly recommend you to use the spatula as this helps the product to remain fresh also a word of advice immediately close the lid of the container as soon you scoop out the product or else it will start to bubble up in the container

 The mask has a lotion/cream like texture with tiny red beads for exfoliation. It's recommended to scoop out the product using a spatula. Once the mask is massaged onto the face (dry skin) it immediately begins to foam up. The foam is not too thick but its there. There is funny ticklish feel when its turning into bubbles 😁 the bubbles lasts for about 2-3 mins even less if you are sitting under a fan
I left the mask on for 10 minutes massaged my face once again and then splashed it with cold water. My skin looked brighter/fairer plus it felt soft and matte. This effect lasted for quite some time and I felt like the pores on my cheek looked sort of small. cant say much about the stubborn pores on my nose because very few things work on them😐

In terms of physical exfoliation I didn't notice much difference because the beads are sparse so didn't manage to remove the dead skin on my chin and cheeks. This mask retails for approx 39-40$.
though the mask is on the pricier side the effects it delivers totally justifies the money. the brand is really confident about the performance of its product as it promises money back if the product falls short on your expectation,

*PRODUCT SENT FOR REVIEWS ALL OPINION SHARED IS HONEST AND MY OWN**

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Pixi Beauty Rose Essence Collection review

i was surprised by Pixi Beauty at the end of 2017 when a parcel arrived at my doorstep at the end of December. I was so shocked when I pulled out this cute adorable book/ box from the parcel. Pixi Beauty placed a bit of fun element by adding this cute rose gold padlock with a key to open the box.

After unlocking the lock I was met with a cover on which there was printed a small story and a description of the theme of the box.

 the box is divided into two compartments. One side for makeup i.e Lip Treats ( a total of 5 beautiful shades of matte lipsticks) and on other side skincare i.e Skin Treats ( 2 products: Rose Caviar Essence and Rose Flash Balm)

SKIN TREATS:

ROSE CAVIAR ESSENCE – £26.00

Being an Asian skincare enthusiast i love essence/ serums so i was quite surprised when i saw that the packaging was that of a squeeze tubs not a vial. The essence as you can see looks beautiful. It contains these flower oil capsules which melt into the skin on contact.
i like how hydrating this feels on the skin

Pixi Rose Caviar ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinenesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Tromethamine, Chlorphenesin,1,2-Hexanediol, Iron Oxide (CI 77491). 

ROSE FLASH BALM – £26.00

I’m always looking to boost my skin’s radiance and this Flash Balm is just what I’ve been needing.  My complexion can often look very dull and I’m permanently tired, so I love the thought of a balm that acts as a pick-me-up for fatigued skin.  It has a 3-in-1 oil-free formula that adds instant moisture and brightness, as well as making a great revitalising mask.  You can also use it as a primer.  As soon as this arrived, I slapped it on my face as a mask – you just need a thick layer and leave it one for 5 minutes or so.  I have also tried it as a primer and found that my skin felt soft with a nice little glow, and my foundation applied nicely over the top of it.

 Pixi Rose Flash Balm ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Triethyl Citrate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sucrose Cocoate, Glycerin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Rose Extract, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglyercin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Red 40 (CI 16035)

the other side of the box have makeup aka liptreats Pixi MatteLast Liquid Lipsticks.  There are 5 shades all in the hues of roses , the color selection is perfect there ate deep rose shade and neutral lip colors.  these Matte Last lipsticks are extremely long-wearing, and have a special ingredients in them the rosehip oil and Vitamin E to keep your lips soft and moisturized

the pigmentation on these is impressive. One swipe is enough to cover the whole lip. I love how the oil absorb into the lips without leaving a residue while the lips look matte and beautiful . Unlike many matte lipsticks I don't feel the need to wear a lip balm underneath this

the petal shape applicator is definitely a brilliant lip tool. It's wide enough to help the lip product spread easily while the tip assists in creating a sharp, defined look. The packaging is cute and resembles a lipgloss

SHADES included in this particular collection are:

AU NATURELLE – rose toned nude

MATTE BEIGE – beige toned nude

PASTEL PETAL – pinky / beige nude

REALLY ROSE – rose brown

EVENING ROSE – mauve brown

this set is one of the beautiful things I have ever received. Everything is amazing quality . From makeup , skincare to the way the whole set is packaged. I really recommend you all to try these products especially the lippies are AMAZING!!!!

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🌿 CLAPIEL AUS BLACK DIAMOND MASK🌿

This is a one of its kind natural hydrogel mask with degenerate at 80C. Its biodegradable so very environment friendly. Its made by the first biotech pokymer techanology And PTD ( power protein delivery technology)

Has high concentration if FGF AND EGF ( anti ageing and skin revitalizing)

🌿 The luxurious mask is made out of seaweed, black food ( beans and berries) has string anti-oxidant qualities. The serum contains diamond powder (100ppm dilute solution) other noteworthy ingredients are Aloe Barbadensis leaf extract (for soothing and healing) Niacinamide ( for brightening) Citrus Unshiu Peel extract ( collagen boosting ) charcoal powder (for purification and cleaning pores) Algae extract (for brightening and collagen boosting) and snail secretion filtrate

The mask is very delicate and fragile so you have to be super gentle when removing it from the foil. To keep it from being damaged the mask is sandwiched in plastic covers. Its shiny black in color there are specks of silver embedded in the hydrogel sheet.

🌿 How to use:

Cleanse
 the face and apply toner

Then proceed to place this two piece mask carefully on the face ( as its made out of hydrogel the mask is slippery so you have to adjust it with patience)

The hydrogel sheets adheres pretty well to the skin, the two piece design is very convenient as you can adjust it accordingly.

The fit is great . The cut out for the yes and mouth is placed at the right place.

🌿 This feels cooling on the skin. The serum is transparent and slightly viscous than water. I have notice that this has a mild scent to it ( smells pleasant) I wore this mask for 30mins until the sides of the mask began to come of my face. The hydrogel material  looked small/ shrunken. It took only a minute or two for the residual essence to absorb into my skin. My skin felt soft and non tacky.

This mask comes soaked in 32 ml of  essence and sure enough there was a lot of left in the foil package which I used two more times.

🌿 Result:

My skin felt smooth, soft and hydrated in a non greasy/tacky kind of way. My complexion was considerably brightened.  As a person with oily skin I am thoroughly impressed with this mask as it made my skin look supple and less oily through out the day.

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  Bonus: This hydrogel mask doubles up as body lotion. just place the hydrogel sheet after use in a cup of boiling water and stir for 2 minutes. The mask liquefies to form body lotion. I used this lotion on my arms and legs and was so happy how soft my skin felt and all the flaky dry patches on my legs were gone.

This retails for 7$ which is pricey for a mask but as the serum is good enough to be thrice used and the hydrogel sheet can be used as body lotion the price in that case is well justified.

I was selected to review this mask by  KSTYLES & CLAPIEL in a giveaway event

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