Review: Kuan Yuan Lian Cleanser Powder

Kuan Yuan Lian Cleansing Powder

(Green/Mung Beans Cleanser and Jobs Tear Whitening Cleanser)

Job's Tear whitening Cleanser/ Beadlike Grain powder

Depending on which site you visit, this type is listed under the name of Job's tear whitening (bobodave.com) or Beadlike Grain Powder (sasa.com)

contains a tiny spoon inside

manufacture date and expiration date clearly visible.

Everything is written in chinese, but since I never paid attention in chinese class I just don't understand anything... at all. *such a failure*

SASA didn't have a lot of information so I had to do research! and research says....

Product Description taken from Bobodave:

-It contains Green Bean, Job's Tear, Pearl, etc.

-This powder cleanser is mild.

-It can dissolve the dead skin cells and cleanse the dirt in the pore, control the oil of the skin.

-Job's Tear and Pearl are famous for whitening. They can brighten the skin naturally.

-After usage, skin will become whiter and brighter.

-It is suitable for oily and pimple skin

Green/Mung Beans cleanser 300ml Refill pack

transferred in a empty container

Manufactured date and expiration date

At the time I bought this from sasa the one with the container was unavailable, so I bought a refill pack instead. 

Product Description taken from SASA: 

Kuan Yuan Lian Green Beans Cleanser is created with natural green beans, which are rich in Vitamin A, B and C. After cleansing, skin feels fresh without sensation of greasiness or tightness. The nutrients in green beans could therefore permeate into skin. Skin looks nourished, youthful and healthy.

I bought both from SASA earlier this year, and ever since this has been one of my favorite multi use cleanser. 

As a cleanser: 

Add drops of water into a proper amount of Green Beans Cleanse. Mix well until it turns to dense clay. Massage over skin for 1 minute so that it emulsifies. Then rinse off with lukewarm water. Afterwards, pat skin with cold 

water to tighten pores.

As a Mask: 

Follow the above method to cleanse face. Then blend the clay over face. Leave on for 5-10 minutes.

A teaspoon amount

Depending on the amount of water, it can be runny or mudlike.

I personaly prefer mudlike since I feel it is easier to spread around. Between the  2 types I don't really see any difference. They both smell like fresh green beans, very earthy.

Pros:

-> Smells very fresh and earthy

-> Works amazing at drying/healing pimples

-> Less breakout

-> Evens out skintone

-> Multi use

-> Skin looks healthy and bright right after

-> exfoliates skin

-> Affordability

Cons:

-> Can be drying for those with dry skin (I use this 2-4x a week)

-> Can cause skin sensitivity, redness (scrub gently)

-> Can be messy, and can spill if not careful

-> Availability (Not Local, but is available on SASA and BONJOURHK for those in Asia)

This is, like I mentioned earlier one of my favorite cleansers, I usually use this right after I remove my makeup (on too much makeup days) or as a mask on days when my skin is problematic.

Buy it here:

SASA

BOBODAVE

BONJOURHK

COSME-DE

Review: Lancôme Primordiale cell defense serum

Photo taken online

I've been too lazy to take photos lately so forgive me >. <

Today's review will be about Lancôme Primordiale cell defense and skin perfecting serum. I've always been a skincare type of girl although I tend to return to my basics after a while. so I have had this for a while now but just recently decided to use it, I dont even remember where and when I got this product.

First thing I noticed right away with this product is the color, it looks peachy brown! I've always seen white/clear skincare products, so this was definitely new to me. Second is the scent it has a strong distinct smell, cant explain it but the scent is very strong and lingers for about 30 min. 

Since I cant find this in the Lancome website, I'll use Macy's description:

"FIGHT OXIDATION, FIGHT AGING! REVEAL VIRTUALLY LINELESS, RADIANTLY TOUCHABLE SKIN. Now, Lancôme blocks 99% of damaging free radicals* for visible skin perfection. Powerful antioxidants protect skin cells for visibly fewer lines, smaller pores, and renewed radiance. A unique complex accelerates cell turnover for more even skin tone and texture, revealing visibly perfected, flawless skin."

"visibly perfected, flawless skin" <--- ha! probably what got me interested in this in the first place. 

PROS:

-> absorbs fast

-> skin looks visibly smoother and even right away

-> skin feels softer

-> skin looks brighter more vibrant

-> no allergic reactions

-> a little goes a long way

-> I cant stop staring at my skin after I use this

CONS:

-> the scent!!

-> Price (around $46)

-> effect does not last all day :(((

-> discountinued? only online stores sell it now

It says "for optimal results, use daily AM and PM under your Lancome moisturizer" however I use this mainly at night (when I remember) and with my moisturizer so those would probably make the effect last longer, maybe? but still this works great for me, unfortunately I am broke now so I cant afford to buy this again. why must beauty products cost too much?

O'slee Skincare Set

A month ago my Cosme-de.com package arrived, got some travel set skincare and the bb makeup cleansing from O'slee, also got some samples with my purchase.

O'slee Skincare Travel Set

picture taken online

I really do not know what happened to the pictures I took of this set, they all disappeared from my files. but.. anyhows, O'slee travel set is a limited edition set, It was on sale on the website for $10, and so I bought 2 sets. one for me and one for my sister. It comes with rosehip hydra-white cleansing powder, rosehip beauty solution advanced formula III, (whew~ what a mouthful!), Rosehip Q10 moisturizing lotion, and Rosehip BB cream. I mainly bought this set for the BB cream, 30 ml! same size as most full sized foundations!

Rosehip Hydra-white Cleansing Powder

Step 1: As the name states, this is in powder form, and you dont need a lot to fully cleanse your face. It cleanses your face well, does not dry my skin out, face looks brighter after cleansing, and the scent, the scent! I dont know what Rosehip is supposed to smell like but there is a faint scent. hmm.... 

Would I buy this again?: I am willing to buy this again.

O'slee Rosehip Beauty Solution Advanced Formula III

Step 2: This one is a toner, I dont see anything special going on with this toner, I usually skip this step since I basically get the same result with or without using this. again the scent.. what is that scent?

Would I buy this again? No

Rosehip Q10 Moisturizing Lotion

Step 3: First of all this lotion is liquidy! I cant store it upright because once I open the product it just spills out. > < so GOOD thing about this is it does moisturize, it dries out quickly and leaves your skin smooth. BAD thing is it smells like PAINT! that is the scent I keep getting from this product. BLEH! I tried working with the scent, a little is fine but when it's time to put on the lotion, it's baaad. I seriously have to hold my breath when applying this, I try to work with it because it does work well for me. but idk I'd probably continue using this since I hate wasting good products.

Would I buy this again? No, I really cant get over the scent.

Last is the BB cream, like I said earlier this comes in a 30 ml tube, same amount of product as both my Revlon and Rimmel foundations. Coverage is light to maybe semi-medium. Does not have the same scent as the skincare mentioned above. thank you! color is the exact tone as my skin, it is a little liquidy, which may or may not be a good thing. I apply this using my fingertips and it is easy to apply. even though the coverage is light it does even my skintone out. It sinks and blends perfect with my skin. no need for a face primer. I really like this product, it is light and feels like I have nothing on, perfect for everyday use.

Would I buy this again? Yes 

so thats the review for today, havent been on the computer this long lately and now my eyes are twitching a bit. I'll continue the review of the other products next time. :D

Random blab: I had an allergic reaction earlier, my left eye got really swollen and I have no idea what it was. 0 0 it went back to normal after 4 hours but geez it looked really weird and scary. I still dont know what it was. cant be my makeup since I havent used anything new, and it was just my left eye. I must really stop rubbing my eyes.