Club Clio Global Haul

 I made my first purchase at the Club Clio website a few weeks back and the experience was actually pretty good

They have a lot of products on discounted price and you can get tons of free samples with your purchase. I paid around 50$ ( that includes shipping ). You can get free shipping if your order exceed the 60$ value but them you can't use any discount code with it 

All the items of my order were securely wrapped in bubble wrap packaging. Even though a few of my items were in liquid form . 

I will start off with the most expensive item of my haul. Since my acne is all over the place I decided to buy a BB cream specifically for acne prone skin. The Dermatory Pro Trouble Acne BB cream has a really travel friendly packaging. I haven't opened it yet but I will be sharing my thoughts once I do . The ingredients list contains Salicylic acid and Centella Asiatica 

Next off we have the PeriPera Double cover cushion. You know I enjoyed the previous ( bright pink Peripera Cushion a lot so I have high hopes for this one as well ) overall the packaging is thin and sleek

I also bought the Peripera Oil Capture Cover Powder. It is often out of stock on the Club Clio website so figured that it must be a best seller at the website . The hexagonal puff is actually pretty cute 

Ssin voted the Peripera Longwear Cover Concealer as best of 2020 . So I was pretty curious about the performance of this one. In the packaging this looks very pigmented lets see how this works for my flaky skin type

I added the Peripera Lip and Eye remover because it was just 3$ on the website. It is a biphasic makeup remover. Hopefully it will be non irritating for my sensitive eyes 

I am not a big fan of peachy/orangy blushes . I picked this peripera pure blushed sunshine cheek one for my sister the color is actually more of a muted dried rose shade. Can't really figure out why it came out so Orangy in pictures 

I am running low on makeup setting spray. So I added this Ink Setting All Day makeup fixer by Peripera to my cart. The spray nozzle is pretty good and distributes the product evenly on the face

The final product from Peripera that I bought is the Milk Blur Rosy Toneup Cream. You all might know that by now that I am a big fan of tone up creams this one has more of a skin tint. I hope this works with my skin color . 

I bought a cute tiny Quad from Twinkle Pop Pearl Flex Glitter Eye Palette is a sister brand of peripera. The glitter in this palette are pretty sparkly. I plan to share a very detailed review of this next on my blog so keep your eyes peeled for that 

And lastly we have this cute travel size handcream set from Healing Bird. I have a self diagnosed OCD or maybe it is the virus which has turned me into this hand washing maniac. But this trio have some really lovely scents so I added it to the cart without any second thought. 

This wraps up my haul. Club Clio gave me samples too with the order but I gave them away to my brother . Out of all these products which interests you the most ? 

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SUMMER SKINCARE FAVOURITES 2020

I shared my Makeup Favourites for 2020 in previous post. I have a few tried and tested skincare favourites for the summer of 2020
Lets start shall we !!

The first step of my skincare routine is an oil cleanser but since I have run out of my favorite Celimax Blackhead Removing Cleansing Oil I haven't found anything as that on my skincare routine

On the other hand I am genuinely enjoying the Senka Speedy Perfect Whip Cleanser . This is one of the cult favourite best selling cleanser from Japan. I opted for the pump bottle packaging as I really like the ease of use and tons of bubbles this creates.

Axisy Daily Purifying Treatment toner is something I used last year and liked it but them I got distracted and this ended up forgotten in my cupboard. But now due to the current pandemic and mask my acne has flared up pretty bad.  So I rediscovered this gem of product in my stash and incorporated this back into my routine. And slowly with continuous use my skin has improved a lot.

Sweating + sebum = clogged pores which means BHA. I have been using this Cosrx BHA Power Liquid on and off for 1 year and this works wonder for the pesky clogged pores I get on my face. I just pump this on a cotton pad and swipe it on my face gently a few times

Have you ever tried a gel spray . This Herb Doctor's Gel Spray surprised me a lot . It has this cool gel texture which sprays out like a liquid.  I like to pop this in fridge prior to use and trust me this feels so refreshing on a hot day. The hydration is adequate for my oily skin.

GASTON Shooting Star Crystal Eye Patch . It is hydrating, depuffing and beautiful to look at. Do I need to say more ? I am already at the end of my tub

A 2 in 1 product in my opinion that works really well in keeping the sebum under control with its smooth silicon like texture while protecting against the sun at the same time. Sunscreens are notorious for giving white cast or piling under makeup but this DMCK Clean AC Sunstick SPF 50 PA+++ crosses out all of those problems

Summer is incomplete without a good mid mask . This year I am really digging this Pixi Glow Mud Mask. It has a relatively soft, flowy easy to spread texture which dries down completely in less than 10 mins. I have noticed that this really grabs all the gunk and sebum in my pores

Pimple patches are a must have for zit . I recently introduced this Purito All Care Recovery Cica Aid to my routine . I like these. They are thin and do the job without damaging the wallet

2ndesign First Lip Balm Restore and Soothe is a generous sized non scented lip balm that moisturizes chapped lips and makes them plump

I  am guilty of having smelly feet . This Keep Cool and Soothe Feet has been a complete game changer for me . It refreshes the feet and keep the dreadful smell under control.

APIEU Icing Sweet Bar Mask and AbyBOM Ultra Serum Leaf Mask are to of my favourite sheet masks for summer.  Both of them have nice thin sheets, good summer scent and water like essence.

Duft and Doft Stockholm Rose is the perfect floral scent you must try this summer. It is soft , feminine and very summer appropriate

Lastly I want to add in these two really summery nail enamels to the list. These are the Golden Rose Color Expert Nail Lacquer in Shade 113 and 130 . Just takes two coats to get beautiful color and shine.

So that is all for my Summer 2020 skincare favourites. I hope you enjoyed my post

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[REVIEW] Gobdigoun Placenta Power Ageing Correcting Eye cream

I don't own any eye cream in my skincare stash other than a used up foil of Benton Fermented eye cream sample so I was quite excited to try a full size version of  this Placenta Eyecream

The unusual mix of Niacimide and Adenosine in the Placenta Power Aging Corrector Eye Cream will help brighten your skin tone and improve skin elasticity by the exclusive ingredients of Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-5, Acetylhexapeptide-8 (similar to Botox). It also contains Australian Ovine (Sheep) Placental Protein and Swiss Alpine based herbs including Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower, Achillea Millefolium Extract to assist anti-wrinkle effect."

Ingredient

Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 12-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Placental, Protein, Pullulan, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Malva Sylvestrus (Mallow) Extract, Menthe Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Melissa Officinallis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Anthemis Nobilius Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Cymbopogon Martine Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxypopyl Methylcellulose, Isoceteth-10, Isoceteth-25, Adenosine, Disodium Edta, Tromethamine, Alcohol (source ~ google also listed pn the packaging)
Packaging
I love the fancy intricate details, gold syringe-like packaging it looks so luxurious plus the concept is unique as well. I like how  one can control the amount by pressing the piston and even lock it when not in use, there a rub tip on the other end which helps in evenly spplying the product under the eyes

About the product
This slightly opague eye cream has a gel like texture and spreads easily on the skin and
This gives off cooling sensation on application. This leaves my under eyes feeling silky smooth, I have noticed that the horrible texture that I had under my eyes has reduced after using this. Plus my under eyes looks noticeably brighter. I do have a few crease like fines lines and this smoothes them out slightly. this has definetly reduced the signs of  sleep deprivation, tirdeness and  chronic insomnia

You can know more about the product by clicking at the link here 

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PURITO Centella Green Level Recovery Cream

Centella Asiactica is currently one of the most  used popular skincare ingredient and there is every reason that it should be it an special herb which soothes, heal and repair the skin.

Purito is one skincare brand that I trust the most, the ingredients are honest and pure. They Follow EWG guidelines when preparing there skincare products which means that their skincare is from from 10 harmful/ toxic to human health ingredients like parabens etc

This particular cream is rich in centella aciatica. It contains   3  derivatives of centella asciatica ( very potent)  asiaticoside, asiatic acid and lastly the madecassic acid. ( al these ingredients assist in healing and anti aging (anti-aging compound, that helps to plump up your skin, prevents wrinkles, fine lines, scar tissue) and madecassic acid. Another popular skin brightening ingredient added to this cream is niacinamide.

Packaging: Outer recycle cardboard packaging which has instructions , illustrations and ingredient list stated both in korean and English
Inside the cream is place in a squeeze tube. I love how hygienic the design is  Dipping fingers in a  tub of cream introduces bacteria which results in spoilage of  cream)

This cream smells like centella. Its white in color and has a lotion like texture. Its was to spread and absorbs pretty fast leaving behind a soft matte finish. I how this works with my oily skin . The formula is very light weight during my 1 month of usage I haven't noticed any kind of clogged pores or breakout by this cream. This is truly a winner for me.

you can purchase this at eopen market for 13$

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IUNIK Vitamin Vitalising Hyaluronic acid toner

So I watched this video on youtube by gothamista and glow recipe where they shared a secret to glowing akin aka  The 7sin method. What is seven skin you ask? Well its a new toner application technique to get that glowing skin where you are suppose to apply seven layers of a hydrating toner  one later over another ( it does has to be 7 you can start with 3  and take it up to 5  depends on your preference. This technique is specially beneficial for dehydrated and oily skin.
The toner must be free from alcohol and actives

I have only two toners in my skin stash and only one of them was fit for this skin routine
Its IUNIK Vitamin Vitalising Hyaluronic acid toner
The bottle is well made and sturdy and there is a stopper with a small hole through which you can dispense the product

Initially when I looked at the viscosity of the toner I was under the impression that its going to be a thick tacky toner which is going to take ages to absorb but I was so surprised when I placed a few drops of this on my palm. The texture though viscous absorbed so easily into my skin and my skin felt soft and hydrated. There is  mild scent which disappears within a minute or so . its safe to say that this toner is suitable for all skin types ( yes this includes oily skin )
The star ingredients in this toner
Are Hyaluronic Acid intensive hydrating and smoothing fine lines and
Hippophae Rhamnoides  (Sea Buckthorn) fruit extracts which posses potent antioxidant qualities and 0% alcohol

As for the seven skin method I did enjoy trying it out but I wont be incorporating this method to my skin care routine because
1. This methods makes such huge dents in the product in a single day
2. What should I do with the all the hydrating face creams that I have in my stash
3. I feel too lazy to apply more skin care products to my skin after this method so my other skin treatments get neglected
In short this  IUNIK toner is perfect all year round toner and the price is pretty good considering the amount you get
I would highly recommend you all to try out this toner I promise you wont regret it
Retails for around 16-17$ and can be purchased here at IUNIK website

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SWANICO LIFETIME SAVER BIO CREAM REVIEW

 I am very picky when I comes to face creams because I have oily skin so for me if a cream sits on the face, feels heavy , causes breakouts or make my akin look greasy I just pass it on to someone is going to love it more
since its winter and my skin is behaving ( producing less oil) I love to slather creams both in the morning and before bed time
Skin elasticity improvement

i recently hit pan on my  favorite oriflame tea tree cream and was quite bummed out because i couldn't find it online but swanicoco bio cell cream turned out the  be the savior for my cold distressed skin.
 PmGF-x contained
 Volume lifting effect via mineral water
Ingredients
Mineral Water, sh-Polypeptide-16, sh-Polypeptide-4, sh-Polypeptide-22, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen Amino Acids, Grifola Frondosa Fruiting Body Extract, Maltodextrin, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Astaxanthin, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Angelica Gigas Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Bletia Hyacinthina Bulb Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Flower Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Phytosterols, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Trehalose, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Propanediol

Packaging
I love swanicoco for its sturdy packaging. The tube is very travel friendly and not bulky. I love the chic white packaging with the instructions written over it. This comes in a cardboard box and and inside the box as you can see in the picture more details are present along with illustrations. To keep up with hygiene they have included a cute little spatula to scoop out the cream and a lid to help the cream remain fresh for longer duration
This cream contains mineral water. Initially this feels quite thick and I feared it would feel heavy and suffocating on the skin but I was so surprised when this immediately absorbed into the skin without. Leaving any greasy residue behind. My skin felt soft and supple with soft matte finish.

One thing that didn't settle well with me was that this has a mild smell ( kind of smell that comes of from wet clothes if they are left in a closed container) but the good thing is that it doesn't linger for long. ( 30 secs maybe)
Other than that I really like this cream. This has now become my every morning pre makeup staple
If you are an environment conscious person and care about carbon footprint. Then swanicoco is a brand for you. They make environment friendly products which are great for both your skin and environment
you can purchase this cream at beauty tap website

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8Beauty Moist silk mask

Recently I was scrolling through some posts on reddit when I saw someone mention snow fungus and its beneficially properties.
Imagine my excitement when I saw that this particular mask in my stash by 8Beauty contained snow fungus as its main ingredients
 wow 😲

Snow fungus along with bird nest, shark fin and bears paw are as one of extremely strengthening foods and very important skin benefiting ingredients in Asia specifically China
Snow fungus is a natural occurring source of hyaluronic acid and has about 500 times the ability to contain moisture than its actual weight. It's more effective than collagen. Since this all natural ingredient so the damage it poses to skin and health are quite less or its safe to say close to none

What you also might not know is that snow fungus also helps with blemishes and spots
This is placed in the medium price tag range. For all the benefits it delivers to skin I think the price point is well justified.
This has mild scent it smells like sunflowers to me. The material of the sheet is thick and drenched in serum . It feels quite nice and comfortable on the skin. Even though the weather has become quite cold I wore this for 40 minutes and was quite happy with the results
I like how the essence is milky and rich  . Thought it absorbs after few minutes it leaves a slight sheen (something which I love) Unlike some of the hyaluronic acid containing masks I have tried I didn't felt the need to wash my face to remove the excess product
Really love the healthy glowy complexion I got afterwards.
My skin felt so soft and plump. I like how the effect remained in my skin for the whole day and i didn't felt the need to apply any more cream onto my skin afterwards. I cant comment much on the blemish reducing properties as using this only once cannot give enough evidence on reducing spots and blemishes but for moisture this is one of the best sheets mask I have tried (perfect for winters)
People with normal to dry skin are totally going to love this sheet mask as its so hydrating that you can totally skip up on a face cream afterwards

you can purchase this mask at their official website here  and retails for

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Leegeeham HOPE 5 α- Control cream

I was sent this cream courtesy Leegeeham by Ms Aileen for review purpose

 A moisturizing cream specially designed for oily skin I was very curious because it contains 5 alpha hydroxy acid a chemical compound used to inhibit the action of 5 α reductase the main culprit of excess oil/sebum production and Hirsutism ( excess hair growth) in females

PACKAGING
Just like the Hyal B5 cream this is cased in a very sturdy travel friendly container. There is a protective lid to keep the product from spilling and maintain its freshness
This cream has a faint propolis like scent which is good because I was afraid it might smell have that chemistry lab like scent 😳
The texture of this cream is a somewhat like a lotion its viscous and feels like a emulsion/ lotion.
INGREDIENTS'

ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Now I have been using my favourite green tea cream for 2 yrs straight because it absorbs immediately into the skin giving a matte finish so I had the same concept of matte akin in my mind but I was quite surprised when I applied this onto my skin
Instead of absorbing immediately this took about 5 minutes and instead of leaving that matte/ dry skin . It made my skin feel so and satin like. Moreover my makeup went on so much smoothly afterwards. What I have deduced after using this for almost a month is that this cream restores the moisture which an oily skin needs ( something which many of us oily skin people are guilty of) so this in return regulates sebum product and the skin does not feels the need to produce more oil

FINAL THOUGHTS
My experience with heavy creams have not been pleasant in the past but this one is definitely a product made after a lot of research. This does not clog up pores, cause breakout more exacerbate pimples.
The ingredient list and instructions are printed both in English and Hangul (Korean) on the box
Since the cream is on pricier side I suggest you to use a spatula to scoop out cream so that no extra bacteria is introduces in the cream( hygiene comes first)
I searched for skincare products containing 5 α-Hydroxy acids and I didn't found many so this is a one of its kind product which controls excess sebum production.
Do you know leegeeham has more product in this range. You can know more  by clicking here

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