Friday 30 November 2018

[Review] Petitfee Collagen & CoQ10 Hydrogel Eye Patch

Prior to trying these eye-patches I always thought of eye-patches as a gimmicky skincare step which YouTuber used in their GRWM videos for fun, but after coming across a couple of rave posts I was curious to try them out myself. There are literally tons of eye patches out there so I decided to pick something which was newly released and little known off.


These patches by Petitfee are not as popular than their other variants and have been revamped to a new hydrogel design with an upgraded  formula .
I am in my twenties and though its too early for wrinkles to appear I do have a few laugh lines along with dark circles under my eyes. So I thought this would be the best opportunity to see if it actually works or not.


Packaging:
The patches come in a white slim but rather wide round container. The best part is the spatula, it's a bit tricky to use as compared to tweezers but once you get the hang of it taking then out feels like a breeze. Inside the container are 60 transparent hydrogel eye- patches shaped like the Yin Yang symbol dipped in transparent floral scented solution.


The scent smells like a bouquet. It's pleasant but a bit strong. But no worries because it disappears after few minutes.


How To Use

1. After wash up, clean up your skin texture with toner.
2. Take this patch with spoon contained in it.
3. Apply the patch- Eye patch for eye-skin and spot patch for somewhere you want to care intensively.
4. Wait 30 minutes and take off. (You can apply it for more than 40 minutes when you feel your skin condition is bad.)
5. Tap face lightly.

Ingredients

Purified Water, Glycerin, Calcium Cloride, Butylen Glycoll, Carrof Bean Gum, Ginseng Gum, Carrageenan, Ethylhexanediol, Royal Oak Seed Extract, Weaver Bamboo Stem Extract, Daimyo Seed Oil Extract, Piagi-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Golden Ginseng extract, ginseng extract, ginseng extract, ginseng extract, ginseng extract, citron extract, citron extract, citron extract, citric acid extract, Lavender flower extract, bergamot leaf extract, peppermint leaf extract, freesia flower extract,
 chamomile leaf extract, rosemary extract, dicosodium , dithiophosphate, caffeic acid extract, caviar extract , Mineral oil, triethanolamine



Thr adherence property of these patches is impressive. Usually whenever I apply hydrogel sheetmask they slip off my face quite a lot and then I have to lie down. But these stick to the skin perfectly and don't slip or slide even if you bend or look down
For the purpose of experiment I wore a single patch under my left eye so I could compare the difference and was genuinely shook by the results. My under eye area looked so much brighter, the dark circle was gone and my under eye looked plump. The results were so visible that even my sister pointed out the difference on my face. For me the result lasted for one more day. This is truly a magical product


I totally recommend these to everyone be it a bride to be looking for an under eye treatment, a student who is sleep deprived or someone who has lot of wrinkles. These patches not only smooth out lines under the eyes they give soothing cool feel which is so refreshing in the morning


 Petitfee Collagen & CoQ10 Hydrogel Eye Patch are available for purchase at Jolse.
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Monday 26 November 2018

THE SKIN HOUSE Vital Bright Serum Review

I have lost count of all the serums and essence I have tried but none of them have such a unique and satisfying gel like consistency like this one by The Skin House.

The SkinHouse is a cosmetics brand functional since 1979 and has a lot of skincare and makeup products ( like bb cream and sunscreen ) in its inventory. They have products to brighten complexion, take care of wrinkles , for pore care, hydration and a separate line of skincare dedicated to men

Today I am reviewing Brightening serum by the brand.

Starting with the packaging. This is a partially frosted beautiful ombre glass bottle which has pipette dropper mechanism to dispense the product.I took photographs of this particular product in sunlight because I wanted everyone to witness the true beauty of its packaging.


Description

The viscous transparent gel type serum contains moisture particles and pearl condensed granule. If you pop the pearl and roll, the pearl will be absorbed softly and make the skin bright. It is a essence which contains the whitening function ingredient so it does not only brighten the skin tone, but also the granule in the serum will make skin moist. Also, It is absorbed fast and gives the fresh feeling.

Type : serum
Capacity : 30ml
Suitable for: All skin types, especially those who wants whitening products.

 Ingredients : Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Water, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Extract

How to use?

1. After cleansing, use toner to smooth the skin texture.
2. Apply enough serum to the face, and let it be absorbed deeply into skin

The gel like consistency feels cooling on the skin. If one looks carefully at the gel, you can spot small silver capsules which on rubbing release pearl extract for brightening.

Personally I really like the gel texture. Its surprising a lot more hydrating than lets say aloe gel. It takes a few minutes to absorb completely and makes the skin feel soft without any tacky residual feel. The scent is a bit strong ( smells very citrusy) but it disappears after few minutes to a point that you can barely smell it. Due to its gel like consistency the pipette does not fill completely but since its very hydrating you don't need a full pipette anyway.

I find this product suitable for all skin types. Its hydrating and brightening ( results become appart after multiple uses) the gel works with dry and oily skin. Its soothing and hydrating at the same time.

You can know more about this product at The Skin House Website here.
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Friday 23 November 2018

[Review] JUICYFUL Daily Peeling Tissue 22

I love using makeup wipes when I am traveling or in the car because they are a one swipe remove all deal. But not all wipes are equal. I am writting an in depth review of these JUICYFUL Daily Peeling Tissue which I reviewed on my instagram recently.


These are daily exfoliating wipes with the purpose to exfoliate skin and reduce texture. The concept is actually very interesting. One side has this raised bumpy texture to physically buff the skin while the smooth side  is to wipe out makeup, dead skin and impurities. Prior to this I have either used textured toner pads or regular makeup wipes which have smooth sides.


The packaging resembles the regular makeup removing wipes, its bright yellow and has a plastic cover for preventing the tissues to dry out. ( my makeup removing wipes dry out by the end of one month its so sad )


This has a really nice vanilla cake like scent (Mmm so delicious). The tissue resembles makeup removing wipes. The fibers are sturdy and don't pull apart during use. No lint either


I first rubbed the textured surface of the wipe on my problems area's mainly my blackhead maninfested nose, my cheeks and chin area for about a minute. Then I wiped my whole face with the smooth side. This works really great as a makeup removing wipe. It thoroughly removes makeup from all the crevices on my facen I bave used this on its own as a skincare product and I find this does an excellent job and exfoliating. 10 different vitamin complex and lemon extract  brighten and hydrate the skin. While Centella Asiatica extract and hyaluronic acid sooth redness.


These are actually recommended for daily use but since I use chemical exfoliants in my skincare routine. I am probably going to use these twice a week.


I find these suitable to use on dry patches on my body like the elbows, back of my hand and ankles. If you enjoy physical exfoliation or use makeup removing wipes you are going to enjoy these.  JUICYFUL Daily Peeling Tissue 22  are available at Jolse for purchase
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Tuesday 20 November 2018

Review: Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

Today's review is on one of the revolutionary skincare product which has created quite a stir in the East Asia. Some By Mi is one of the popular brands in Korea and has won many awards namely Hankyung Buisness 2016 Brand Grand Prize winner, Money Today Customer's Satisfaction Grand Prize and Korea Media Network 2018 Brand Grand Prize Winner.

Marketed as a AHA, BHA, PHA toner . A bottle of this goodness is sold each second ( explains the immense popularity and trust of the customers )

Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days miracle line contains total of 4 products : cleansing bar, toner, serum and cream.

30 Days Miracle Toner contains Real Teatree 10.000 PPM to soothe skin, control sebum production and relieve signs of inflammation.
The AHA, BHA PHA exfoliate skin surface, clean outs pores and strengthens skin barrier. This acidic toner preps skin for further skincare products.


  • Skin exfoliating ingredients
  • Formulated WITHOUT 20 ingredients
  • Dual Functionality approved by KFDA
  • Low Ph Toner


Packaging:
Pretty green plastic bottle with a secure black cap and a stopper mechanism to control product. This bottle holds 150 ml of products.

Product details:
This has a nice minty scent mixed in with tea tree. Personally I am fan of minty scents so this smells quite fresh to me. The toner is clear and has water like texture/ consistency. It spills easily so the best method of application is to use a cotton pad.


The brand recommends using this twice a day to see results. It has been almost 2 weeks since I started using this product. I apply this once in the morning and once at night before going to bed.

The toner feels hydrating without the heavy or sticky feeling. It absorbs quickly and brightens complexion. And controls sebum level on my face

Though I didn't have that many active pimples on my face when I started out with this toner. This toner prevented new acne from erupting. It made my skin texture smooth, made my complexion bright and healthy looking. I  enjoy using this toner because

  • This smells nice
  • Prevents acne
  • Makes the PH of my skin acidic
  • Contains anti bacterial ingredient Tea Tree.


I would recommend this to all skin types because despite the fact that it contains actives like AHA, BHA and PHA along with Tea Tree its not the slightest bit drying or irritating on the skin.

You can purchase this product at jolse.com here or find it at somebymi website
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Saturday 17 November 2018

TMYS: Iconic Brightening Super Booster C Essence Review

Its not that often when you see vegan brand donating a certain amount if money from their sales . So my heart literally melted when i read on the brands official IG page that TMYS donates $1 per bottle purchased to UNICEF ( UN Children's Fund)

TMYS an abbreviation of  To Make You Smile is a vegan Thai skincare brand which is on a mission to spread happiness across the globe. Their products are cruelty free and  dont contain controversial ingredients like parabens or sulfates .

The brand has only one product in their inventory at the moment but I am sure more amazing products will be added soon


Formulated for all skin types, this serum targets skin problems like dull complexion, aging mature skin and hyper-pigmentation

I am really big fan of vitamin C as I have witness some visible difference in my skin in terms of hyperpigmetation and dullness. This contains 3 main ingredients mainly :

  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Citrus extracts


Packaging:
Nothing special, a brown tinted glass bottle ehich holds 30 ml of product. The pipette dropper works fine.

Ingredients:
Aqua, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silanediol Salicylate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract, Saccharide isomerate, Ammonium Acryloydimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica (Cedarwood) Wood Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate. 


I have used a lot of vitamin C serums. The one thing that makes me uncomfortable about them is that they oxidize really fast. And once that happens, the efficacy is reduced. But with this essence that's not the case. It has been over a month and the essence looks same as it did before. Moreover its not sticky. This has a really pleasant citrusy scent its refreshing and different from what I am used to.


I have been applying this to my face on every second day. I use about 6-8 drops and spread it on my face. Concentrating more on my cheeks and forhead. The first thing I noticed about this essence is that this does not sting or itch. It absorbs easily and hydrates the skin.  After using this for 1 month straight my complexion looks brighter. I cant comment much on hyperpigmentation because there aren't many scars at the moment. But this has helped with the dullness. I would recommend this to everyone as its a good product plus you are also donating 1$ for a good cause to make some one smile. 
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Thursday 8 November 2018

[Review] LABIOTTE Momentique Handbell Mascara #Rose Brown

As if the wine bottle inspired makeup concept was not creative enough, Labiotte once again released an array of head turning very vintage, watch inspired makeup range. Something about this makeup collection reminds me of Alice through the looking glass movie.

Features
A brown with rose color mascara expresses romantic and deep natural look.
It lasts long from morning to night and it protects from water, smudge and sweat.
Curved brush like banana makes eyelashes delicate and elascity


I am reviewing the Momentique Handbell Mascara  #Rose Brown which not only has a unique packaging but it comes in a unique color as well. I have previously tried a brown colored mascara by Lancome and loved the brown hue on my lashes


The tube of this mascara is rather fancy. Shiny rose gold, the mascara wand has moderate length nothing too short or too long with synthetic bristled brush on one end. The brush has an interesting banana shape. The curve helps to lift lashes from the root and make them look curled


Since the brush is small it coats each and every lash. The bristles separate the lashes and elongate them ( thanks to the micro fibers) . The formula is on wet side with small fibers running through it. After application it dries really fast. The formula hardens within few minutes so it holds the curl firmly.


I have naturally long lashes but lack volume my first priority when choosing mascara is volumizing.I think this is a tubing macara becauas it coats the mascara and becomes completely budget proof which is good news for some one who has straight lashes.



My first impression about this product was wow because this makes my lashes look pretty long and defined but the problem arose in evening when I decided to take this off. It wouldn't budge with soap,  foam cleanser or oil cleanser so I seeked Google's help where I learned that tubing mascara rub off with warm water. And sure enough it washed off so easily in hot shower.


Personally I am happy with this mascara, I defines my lashes, without making it look obvious and makes them look even longer. The removing part is a little impractical but the rest is great.

LABIOTTE Momentique Handbell Mascara is now available for purchase on Jolse.com

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Wednesday 7 November 2018

[Review] TOAS Miracle Professional Care Three Step Kit

Today's review is going to be on a brand which is little heard of outside South Korea but is quite popular skincare brand used by dermatologist and aestheticians in Korea.

I am a huge fan of 3 step sheet masks. They work  great as at home spa treatment, or as skincare diet when you want to minimize your skincare products. This particular one contains an ampoule/concentrate , a highly nourishing cream and a sheet mask.

Starting with the packaging its simple and chic with instructions and ingredients list clearly printed in Hangul and English on back. There is a pictogram as well to illustrate the steps more clearly.

The instructions suggest applying toner on a clean face, then applying Step 1: EGF concentrate on it, follow it with Step 2 : Rejuvenating cream and conclude the regime with Step 3: Sheetmask ( apply for 30 mins)

Epithelial Growth Factor abbreviated to  EGF is one of known Anti Ageing ingredient popular for reducing appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Its also considered to be effective in reducing appearance of post acne scars. Though there is a lot of research going on to figure out its true abilities and effect. This is the current known opinion about this particular Ingredient.

Step 1: the EGF concentrate

has a water like consistency its very runny and can spill easily if one is not careful. But this is so much hydrating than many regular ampoules.

Step 2 : Rejuvenation Cream

This has a nice thick silky smooth texture which spreads easily onto the skin. This cream due to its rich hydrating formula takes some time, absorbing into the skin.

Step 3: Moisturizer Sheet Mask

The final step to seal in all the moisture from the previous steps. Starting with the fit this has the perfect shape which fits my face perfectly. From what I can recall only few masks in the past have fit my face like this.

The adherance is good. This stayed on my face without falling off for almost 35 mins. Even after that duration the sheet had left over essence in it and was wet. ( I don't know if it was because of cold weather/less evaporation) . The essence is transparent in color and gives  nice cooling feel. Its not sticky and has waterlike texture. It feels so soothing and luxurious on the skin. I wear my sheetmasks for 30-40 mins for maximum benefit. I wore this one for 35 mins. The sheet felt gentle on my skin

I can clearly see why its popular choice among dermatologist and aestheticians. The EGF concentrate is perfect choice to be used after a derma rolling session as it penetrates deeper into the skin and promotes cell growth. The cream is intensely moisturizing  and good for post laser care while the sheetmask calms down skin and seals up moisture

Overall I really like this  TOAS Miracle Professional Care Three Step Kit it works so well as an emergency spa treatment, calms down skin irritation. Plus it very handy when traveling ( saves one from bringing too many products on the plane) this can purchased in a box of 5 sheets from Jolse
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