Quick fix for dry skin or a winter trip! - Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream

My skin goes through crazy times when the seasons change. In Singapore, it's always humid but combined with winter in Europe, it's a dangerous see-saw for my poor skin >_< Last year, I struggled with peeling skin and clogging for a good part of winter as my usual moisturiser was nowhere near hydrating enough! Although good enough for autumn (and humid Singapore), my Laneige Balancing Emulsion was just no match for a full-on winter climate.

Enter Neogence:

Hydration Special set @ S$45 frm SaSa (U.P: about S$60)

Spotted the Hydration Set at the neighbourhood SaSa and decided it was a good deal for S$45 since it included:

• Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 180ml (full size)
• Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Essence 7ml (sample size)
• Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream 50ml (full size)
• Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Eye Serum 5ml (sample size)

Basically this range, with all the Hyaluronic Acid, is aimed at hydrating and helping the skin to retain water.

You may have to squint a little ^__^;;

Anyhoo~ my main interest was in the Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream, usually retails for S$36.90, which as you can see is described as a rich cream that suits dry and cold seasons~

 

I've been using it for a couple of weeks now and am glad to report that it is just the thing for my combination skin in winter! As stated, it is a rich cream but not a heavy one. It's 'soft', absorbs very well and doesn't leave any tackiness.

Using the provided spatula, I just dip straight downwards and use the amount that comes up. Which is approximately a blob the size of your fingernail?

There's a very slight floral fragrance to the cream that is pleasant and doesn't linger. After application, my skin felt immediately softer and smoother...an effect that lasted almost the whole day into my next application at night! LOVE! \(n__n)/

BUT. Too good to be true hey? I've read that some users with dry skin experienced little to no difference using this product in the winter time so if your skin is dry to begin with and you're looking for something to tide your skin over for winter, this might not be it. IF your skin is dry and you're looking for a regular moisturiser (i.e for our usual humid weather), Neogence might be a good option~

In a nutshell, the Neogence Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cream:

• is a rich but light cream that effectively hydrates, softening the skin almost immediately
• product absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any heaviness or tackiness
• is lightly fragranced but the light floral smell does not linger
• skin feels instantly softer, smoother and hydrating, stays that way almost the whole day
• good for combination (and maybe oily) skin in dry climates but supposedly does almost nothing for users with already dry skin.
• to use with caution on combination skin in humid climate (I broke out a little when I tried =\ )

What do you use for your skin when the season changes? =)



December FOTD - Everyday Junkie

Why, I do believe this is my first Face Of The Day post? *^_^*

I've always loved the all-over nude look but was never able to get a nude lipstick that didn't settle into my liplines too much and wasn't a lip gloss. Everything was always too matte, too glossy, too dry, too gooey...etc >__< But all that's history with Edward Bess's Ultra Slick Lipstick. Everything is just right with this lippie. Incidentally, this's the product that shot his makeup label to fame!

December FOTD - Everyday Junkie

Using the usual base stuff i.e Kanebo Freshel BB Cream, bareMinerals loose powder, Kate eyeliner, Maybelline theColossal Volum'express mascara and ZA brow pencil. (Oh yes! I just got my eyebrows threaded today! LOVE freshly threaded brows sooooo much~~~)

Colour from:

note: colours are a tad more pinkish in the photo

The h&m eyeshadow palette was very cheap, less than 10 euro. Only used the 6th and 8th shades, which are a deep rose gold and shimmery milk chocolate shade respectively, to line and shade my eyes. My new elf warm bronzer was only S$9.90 and EB lipstick was a S$19 score on the Luxola sale! =D

So that's my December FOTD, you like? =)

Cellilux Glacial Mineral Gel: Just another Lux Facial Mask?

The luxury glacial mud mask from Cellilux has been quite a hit in Europe, States and Japan and has finally made it's way to our sunny shores~ I received a sample pack so here's a quick peek at this miracle mask!

 

Originally priced at S$238 for the original 6 ounce/180ml jar, Cellilux is in the process of releasing a new, and prettier, 2 ounce jar (above) that'll be easier on the wallet for first timers~ The 6 ounce jar supposedly lasts at least 30 applications so the 2 ounce should last at least 10 applications. This new packaging is to be available late Dec 2012 or January 2012, can't wait!

A look at the packet & info:

 

As you can see..the old packaging really wasn't very pretty >__<

 

 

About Cellilux Glacial Mineral Gel:

• does not use acids or damaging chemicals
• the glacial water, nutrients and various extract content help reverse damage to the skin and lay the foundation for collagen and elastin renewal
• contains 100% uncut glacial clay from British Columbia that has natural ocurring minerals that help repair damaged skin and has been shown to increase collagen production
• the glacial water content stimulates the skin, removing acidity and detoxifying the skin, providing a foundation for collagen rebuilding
• also provides hydration and exfoliation for your skin
• is hypoallergenic, therefore suitable for all skin types
• daily usage should deliver a smoother skin with noticeably smaller pores (but seriously, DAILY? I can't afford it! >_<)
• can be used on other part of the body for other skin problems like cellulite and sagging skin

Now, on to the test!

Looking Fresh with Kanebo Freshel High Cover Base

As you've noticed by now, I have a definate weakness for Japanese brands. I was on a Kanebo Freshel kick earlier this year but only used the BB cream, Cleansing and Whitening Cream >_< Luckily I keep the Kanebo Freshel stash right up front of my beauty drawer and I eventually got to using the High Cover Makeup Base which I'd bought from Phuket~ I haven't seen it in Singapore but I'm pretty sure you can get it in Thailand, Taiwan, HongKong and Japan(duh).

Kanebo Freshel White C Makeup Base High Cover
Approx S$20 overseas (Original Price 1,000yen)

I have high anticipations for this as I'm also a big fan of the Freshel White C BB Cream!

A look at the back-of-the-box info:

As usual, a general translation was the best I could do T_T

So how does this high cover makeup base perform?