Category: Review It!

Olay Total Effect is no stranger to all I guess… My mom has been using it ever since it’s introduced, almost 10 years… I remember I tried it last time when my mom bought it and I quite like it. However, I stopped using it after few usages because I did not really need it. If I’m not mistaken, it’s recommended for women age 27 and above.

I decided to start using it last month since I’m in my late twenties. Why not? It has always been a very good product that many people rave about. Even my mom is using it ever since its introduction.

I used it for a week and I surrendered. It’s not suitable for me. It broke me out! It did not melt into my face and left a sticky film on my face. In fact, I didn’t really like the smell, too strong for me. However, if it did work, I don’t mind the smell.

Ended up, I gave it to my mom. I wanted to try the other one, Olay Total Effects Cooling Essence but didn’t get to buy it because I’m afraid it’s not suitable for me also.

Since my skin is very dry and sensitive now, I’ll just concentrate in getting my skin hydrated as much as possible. Any product that I’m going to invest will be primarily for hydration. Once the face is hydrated, there will be less skin problems to worry about.

I’m sure many of you know about Cellnique Skin Action Sebum Gel and how effective it is as many bloggers had great experiences using it. Cellnique sent me this gel in March and I only write the review now.

This is a phyto bio-engineering formulation gel for all skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads on affected skin area without painful extraction. This daily maintenance gel also reduces sebum secretion, leaving the skin clear and producing smooth visible results within 10 days of application.

Benefits:
Controls excessive sebum
Reduces the formation of blackheads and whiteheads
Reduces skin inflammatory
Controls and prevents breakouts
Increases skin moistures and improves skin elasticity
Anti-irritation

Color: Slightly hazy
Scent: Peppermint
Texture: Thick fluid type
Feeling: Cooling and refreshing

Sadly, it did not work for me. I gave it a month to see the result but no good news for me. Instead whenever I went to do facial, I never get comment about having less blackheads and whiteheads, it’s either getting more or no difference. -.-”

The photos are showing before and after effect. I think it got worst, no? Ignore the pimple there ;p The after photo was taken one month after used. I only blog about it now because I was thinking of giving it more time but till now… About 6 months, there’s no positive effect for me. I decided to contact Cellnique about it and I found out that I’m not suitable for this product. They did ask me about my skin condition before sending me the product but I guess I gave them the wrong information, in fact I have dehydrated skin instead of oily skin. I knew my skin was dry but I did not expect my dehydration is this bad until recently.

Do take note:
Skin Action Sebum Gel works excellent on oily and congested skin to helps reduce both blackheads and whiteheads and control oiliness at the same time. But when skin is/became dehydrated or lack of hydration on skin surface, it could stimulate the sebaceous gland which will produce more oil and become more congested.

So… Make sure your blackheads and whiteheads are caused by oily and congested skin instead of dry skin.

It has medicinal smell, not really what I like but if it works, I don’t care about that. The pump was quite hard to control. The dispensing of the amount of product wasn’t consistent, it could be a lot for a single pump or otherwise. Usually, not much for first pump, then second pump, it would be too much for me to use.

However, it does help in combating the pimples breakout. Whenever I felt that there might be some breakouts, I would apply it on the area and it did work well. I’m only using it to combat my occasional pimples instead of blackheads and whiteheads now.

In case you’re wondering about the price, I think it’s RM150+ if I’m not mistaken. I lost the box with the price tag.

In conclusion, it does not work for me. I thought I will not suffer too much during my facial but it did not help in reducing it hahahah… Anyway, I’m trying to hydrate my skin as much as possible now.

Mind you, the photos are not edited except resize. All straight out from the camera.
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Before I went, I took my before photo with very light makeup(foundation, blusher, mascara) on.

In the after photo, everything on my face was by LANCÔME but please bear in mind that the mini makeover given only include LANCÔME TEINT MIRACLE foundation, blusher, lip colour, and mascara. Mine had more than that because of some reasons I don’t think I can disclose. Sorry about that. Hope you understand.

Can you see any difference? I mean the foundation, seems no difference right? It’s so natural that as if you don’t have any foundation on! Except the smooth skin and the face feature looked more 3D. It didn’t work any wonder for my dark circles. Anyway, it’s not a concealer so ignore that dark circles ;p

It was so lightweight! I was blown away by the lightness! It felt as if nothing on my face if I am to compare it with the other liquid foundation that I had tried before. You only need a little bit of it for the whole face because it’s very easy to spread. I highly recommended it even though the price is quite steep for most people, RM130 for 30ml. I’m holding the sample. My shade is BO-01.

Well… I’m not really the liquid foundation kind of person, my way of makeup is usually very quick and easy. Lack of time, I’ll have foundation, blusher, and lip balm; Have a bit more time, add on with eyeshadow; Even more time, I’ll have mascara to add on. I prefer to use two-way cake. I only use liquid foundation when I have tonnes of time to spare, want a better coverage or when attend some formal evening events.

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Managed to try out Hada Labo Arbutin Whitening Lotion last two months but only used it for about 1 weeks+ because it belongs to my sister. We only use this lotion at night, we didn’t use it during the day because we saw the the word “Vitamin C” and came out with this theory that we should not be using it during the day else instead of whitening, we’re darkening our skin ;p As we thought that Vitamin C and sunlight didn’t mix. Anyway, did a random search about it and it’s not really the case, oh well… Actually I’m confused, some said that it’s Ok some said that it’s not. Whatever… I didn’t bother to read and analyze the whole thing ;p

Anyway, the instructions said that it can be used for both day and night still we only used it during the night and during the day we used Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion. That way we could try two types.

The colour of the lotion was not clear, it’s milky. There’s no smell at all.

The method to use it is similar to Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion. Drip one or two drops or more depending on your face size and pat on your face till it completely absorb.

It absorb faster compare to Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Lotion. As for the effect, I don’t see any. Well… Less than one week, what do you expect?

One bottle costs RM40.90. Are you using it? Mind to share your experience?

I’ve notice that there are quite a number of dark spots appearing on my face. Decided to get Garnier Dark Spot Corrector Pen to reduce the spots visibility. It’s not expensive, very affordable, why not? I wasn’t very sure about the effectiveness of this thing when I bought it though. Since it’s quite cheap, after discount it’s about RM15 or less.

After one month of using it, I do notice some improvement. I’m using it day and night after toner. Sometimes I’ll forget, so I’ll apply it after moisturiser. Only need a little bit, this tube will surely last quite long for me.

See the difference? I can assure you it’s not due to the lighting. No matter what kind of lighting, the spots were quite obvious when I have my photos taken. Especially these 3.

Now, they are lightened, not as dark as they used to be. I could notice the difference when I camwhore too ;p

I love the smell. The texture seemed oily and thick but it’s not. I would say it’s a good buy.