Another good Avon skincare product- Solutions a.m./p.m. Maximum Moisture Day Cream SPF 15 and Night Cream

Skin care made simple. Perfect skin for less than 65¢ a day! Customized to your skin's day and night needs, uniquely packaged in one...making skin visibly healthier and life much easier. Introduced by AVON's Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon. Double your skin's moisture in just 1 day!* 2-in-1 cream provides maximum moisture for dry skin. 60% more.**

Day Cream SPF 15
This protective cream contains a unique light-activated delivery system that releases a cosmetic ingredient to moisturize as the exposure to light increases. It infuses skin with moisture, leaving it feeling softer, smoother and more supple. Helps prevent sunburn.

Night Cream
This rich cream, formulated with Ulex Europaeus Flower Extract, boosts skin's hydration and enhances it's ability to lock in moisture. Nourishes skin to replace nightly dehydration and replenish its moisture barrier, so you wake up to a beautifully supple, healthy-looking complexion.

2.6 total fl. oz.

I've recommended Avon's Nutra Replenishing Cream before, but I'v'e stated that people who have oily skin might not want to use it as a day cream (without makeup base) because it can cause you to have oils. But this Maximum Moisture Day/ Nigh cream is perfect for those people who have oily skin or sensitive skin. If your skin type is dry, or your skin is sensitive which is dry and oily at the same time or is sensitive to fragrance, you should really try this!

This cream does not cause any greasiness!! Especially when I put on the day cream, even if I apply a thick layer, my skin is immediately absorb and is not greasy at all! Very light but totally moistiurized! Makes my skin very smooth~ The p.m. cream also works pretty well!

It is fragrance-free! So sensitive skin people, you don't have to worry!

On Avon's website, the ratings of this cream is 5 stars~

I think it's important that you must apply cream that has SPF during day time. Even if it's a cloudy day, there are still ultraviolet rays that can slowly destroy your skin. Even if you stay at home and watch TV or use the computer, the lights can still affect your skin either. I know this sounds crazy, but this is true. If you watch the TV more than a 5 feet distance, then it's fine. But what if you use a computer, or you sit in the office with strong lights above you? You need to use at least a SPF 15 cream! Our skin should be always protected.

Besides Maximum Moisture, this  Solutions a.m./p.m. product line also has Ageless Results and Total Radiance.

Avon's Nurtura Replenishing Cream - A Very Good Moisturizer!

Okay, I've talked about how much I love Avon's skincare products. They're low budget but works great! I've talked about how much I like Avon's masks, they're refreshing and keep my skin hydrated! Believe it or not, those masks come in two packets (each packet can be used two times) and it's 69 cents!

Well, yes, I have to say again I have very dry skin, and living in San Francisco cause me to have drier skin. I bought this Nutra Replenishing Cream on sale for $5. You might say well.. it's so less expensive!! Can we trust it? I was hesitated to try at first, but seeing about 200 comments and a 4.8 ratings, I tried it out!

I was very satisfied with the result! Only tried it for one day, I can feel how it fitted my skin! At first you might feel it's a little heavy, but when you apply on your skin, you'll feel it becomes very light immediately absorb into your skin. I see some comments, most like the smell but some hate it. In my opinion, I like the smell, it's not bad~ But if you have very sensitive skin, you might re-consider because of the smell.

This cream keeps my skin very smooth and hydrated! Even if I don't apply it on the day time, my skin still feels moisturized. Also, this works great under makeup base. I would suggest you apply this cream first, and then do your hair and stuff to wait until it's all absorb, then you'll apply the makeup base. It will work better!

Again, I know I've said it many times, less expensive skincare products don't mean they wouldn't work as well as the expensive ones. My mom's skin react irritable even to the most expensive products, and Olay and Pond work the best for her.

I've bought another Avon moisturizer that has both night and day (contains SPF) cream; which has very good ratings, too. I would try it out and share with you guys later!

P.S. I have a friend that tends to have a more oily skin, and it works great for her too. But it might work better as a night cream because it might be too oily to use as a day cream. So I suggest people who have oily skin, use this as a night cream and use a lighter non-oily one during day time. ;)

Review: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion - Very Dry to Dry Combination Skin

I am always a fan of Clinique male skincare products. When I knew that this Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is recommended by the professionals, I decided to try it out.

The result.. shocks me.

My skin totally reacted negative to this product! I have very dry skin and I thought this lotion would fit my skin perfectly. But no I was wrong.

Honestly, I have pretty good skin, and my skin never react irritable to any skincare products (including very less expensive ones).

The first time using this product, my skin immediately felt really rough, and I didn't feel my skin was moisturized. I thought I was thinking too much, maybe it was my first time using it, and I needed to get used to it. After a few hours, I started seeing my cheeks area (my driest area) getting more red. The second day I used it, my skin immediately got red, and I could feel my skin was really uncomfortable. Again, I thought it was my skin problem, and I went out after applying the lotion. When I came back I looked at the mirror, my face scared me! My face got really red, and I could feel bumps on my face!! My pores got really big and because of the bumps, my skin got more rough.

It scared me. So I looked online for other people's reviews, some of them got the same results as me. This product might work very good for some people, but I have to say it's not a product for everyone. Just like I said before, everyone's bodies are different, and we react different to different skincare products or medicines. Like my mom, her skin isn't suited for skincare products like Lancome or Shiseido or Dior, her face will immediately got red and hypersensitive applying them.

This is my experience using this product. I still love Clinique, but not this time. I'm thinking about using Clinique's Moisture Surge Extended Relief later, I've tried a little of their sample before, I hope it would work for me this time.

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Oil VS. Bio Oil??

I heard about the Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil on the radio, and hearing their advertisings I am expecting to give it a try! This oil features many purposes, and both my boyfriend and I can use this!!
It is said to be a multi-purpose perfection product that can be used all over the body, including the face. This preservative free, lightweight formula contains an exclusive blend of key ingredients for scars, stretch marks, dry , damaged skin, uneven skin tone, aging skin and fine lines and wrinkles.

Rapid Absorption Systeme®
Scars
Stretch Marks
Dry, Damaged Skin
Uneven Skin Tone
Aging Skin
Dermatologically Tested

My boyfriend is always troubled about his acne scars. Even though it's just a minor one on his right face, it's hard to get rid of it. I've saw some pretty good reviews about this product saying it's good in diminishing scars and moisturizing dry skin. I have pretty dry skin, I hope it would done well on correcting my skin and get rid of the minor bumps on my leg! I heard people have gain results in diminishing their stretch marks, too!



It is a non-greasy and non-staining formula!




Bio Oil is now very famous, and we know it's also targets
Scars,
Strech Marks,
Uneven tone,
Aging skin and dehydrated skin.

Bio- Oil contains the breakthrough ingredient Pur-Cellin Oil™ which reduces the thickness of formulation and makes Bio-Oil® easily absorbed.

Vitamins A & E
Calendula, Lavender Rosemary chamomile oils
Face & Body
Non-greasy
Rapidly absorbed
Hypo- allergenic
Suitable for all skin types
No preservatives


Bio- Oil is recommended for:

Scars - Helps reduce the appearance of both new and old scars.

Stretch Marks - Formulated to help reduce the possibility of stretch marks forming during pregnancy, teenage growth spurts and rapid weight gain. Helps reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks.

Uneven Skin Tone - Helps improve the appearance of pigmentation marks and blemishes caused by hormonal fluctuations, skin lighteners or excessive sun exposure.

Aging Skin - Helps smooth and tone aging, sagging and wrinkled skin on both the face and body.

Dehydrated Skin - Helps protect against the drying effects of water and climate; lubricates and soothes dry or chapped skin.

Daily Skincare - Specialist intensive moisturizer.

Soothing after- sun treatment

Ideal as a bath oil.

With a 4 fl oz. Bio oil costs about $20, so it's more expensive comparing to Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil 5.1 fl oz. which only costs about $10. But both of them are pretty good products. Bio oil is more famous than Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil, so with good reviews you will also hear bad reviews from it. Well, different people have different bodies, and not everyone's bodies react the same to medicine or skincare products. You will just have to try it for yourself! Some people say Bio Oil works for their scars within weeks, but some take longer to achieve. Some say Bio Oil works great to moisturize their skin, but some say it's too greasy and causes them to have blackheads. My choice? I think I would try Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil first! Simply because I've heard very good reviews about it and not much bad reviews~

Johnson and Johnson Gentle Cleansing Wash *Recommended

I am amazed by this modest looking cleansing wash! I thought it was some kind of handsoaps when my mom brought this home! Later I carefully read the description: it's recommended by dermatologists and it got into the chart of Allure 2008 The Beauty Expert.

I finally gave it a try! The familiar Johnson scent smells so good! The cleansing wash cleans out all the dirt including makeups, and it won't clog the pores. After washed, it indeed feels gentle, clean, and fresh~

It's also oil-free and hypoallergenic!

With only 5 bucks, you can get it!

Product Details
Clinically shown gentle as water. Soap-free. Hypoallergenic. Won't clog pores. Oil-free. Dermatologist recommended for effective yet gentle cleansing. Cleanses without drying or irritating. This foaming cleanser is 100% soap-free, so it removes dirt, oil and make-up without stripping or drying like soap can. And it won't sting your eyes, so it's ideal for removing eye makeup. Unlike some cleansers, Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash is 100% oil-free and non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores or leave residue. Even those with sensitive skin can use it twice a day for a healthy looking, healthy feeling complexion. Made in Canada.

Product Directions
Wet hands and face. Mixing cleanser with water, work into a creamy lather. Cleanse face with gentle massaging motion. Rinse thoroughly.

Product Ingredients
Water, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-150 Distearate, Sodium Lauroampho PG-Acetate Phosphate, Fragrance, Quaternium-15, Tetrasodium EDTA.

Got bumps on your skin? Try KP duty!

$36

What does KP means?
Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a common skin disorder, typified by "chicken skin" bumps on upper arms, thighs, torso, buttocks and occasionally the cheeks. Excess skin forms around individual hair follicles, creating the characteristic minute, rough, grater-like bumps.


KP Duty incorporates medically proven technology including ingredients for hydrated and healthy skin. Medically potent levels of Glycolic Acid blends with Urea, the dermatologist recommended humectant, to soften and smooth away the driest roughest skin.

Keratosis Pilaris affects almost 50% of the world's population and is particularly likely to affect anyone prone to eczema, asthma or hayfever.

It's never a chore to attain flawless, smooth skin. KP Duty effectively eliminates crustiness, flaking, and dry, rough chicken skin - no prep work or scrubbing required.

KP Duty is a concentrated treatment with:
Glycolic Acid - Powerful skin smoothing AHA
Sodium Glycolate - Glycolic Acid salt, buffered to prevent irritation
Green Tea - Botanical antioxidant powerhouse contains EGCG (Epigallocatechin Gallate) to soothe and calm the skin
Urea - Dermatologist recommended humectant
Sodium Hyaluronic - Potent hydrating agent
Dimethicone - Barrier/occlusive agent - reduces moisture evaporation

I used to have alot of bumps on my arms, but they slowly disappear as I grow older. I still have some on my thigh, they do annoy me sometimes. The bumps on my legs have disappeared before when I was using Skirt 2B. Since my legs started to slim down, I felt it's unnecessary to use it anymore. I guess for this product, if you're not having a severe KP, you can give it a try.

Skirt Ready 2B personal review

When I went back to HK and Macau this summer, one of the thing I enjoy the most was reading Chinese magazines. You can still read it here but they sell in a more expensive price. And you won't enjoy as much because you're not able to buy most of the products here, and you can't go to the shops that are recommended on the magazines.

Well, this 2B brands, their products keep advertising in nearly every magazines! They have four choices, one is 2B for Leg, 2B for Face, 2B for Arm and Body, and this product I was using Skirt Ready 2B.


Annie Liu is their spokesman. She's very pretty~~~~ I was thinking she already looks so perfect, what does she need to change? So... should I believe their products??

Descriptions are below:






Seeing the descriptions, I was thinking they're exactly what I needed! This product targets muscular and swollen legs. Plus, it will minimize your pores, whiten, and smooth your legs! Mainly, I was only thinking about how it targets swollen legs. Yes, I used to have swollen legs. It was always my problem.... (sad). Even in the morning, my legs look fine, but it will start to swell in the afternoon! I've used some products, but they never work for me. I was so hesitated if I should try this product, but I decided to give it a try!

With low expectations, I got shocking results! I used this product at night, and the next morning I see immediate changes! Yes, it does minimize your pores! My leg felt SOOO smooth!! My boyfriend felt unbelievable, and he liked it very much. ^^ Most important, I saw a less swollen legs!! After the whole day, my legs still look the same! (HAPPY~~~)

Then I search online and read other people's comments about this product. All of them said that it really smooth their legs, but some of them don't see immediate result in slimming (fat). But you have to remember, it targets mainly toward muscular and swollen legs. So for people like me, I believe they can get better results.

I bought two pieces, but I am not finished using the second ones yet. It's because I don't think I need it anymore; since I've already have very good results. I was afraid my legs will start to swell again once I come back to S.F. from the hot weather in China. But they didn't! I haven't used it for three months already, indeed, my legs aren't as smooth anymore. But now I am more confident in showing my legs and wearing shorts and mini skirts!

I love this Avon mask!!

I've always been a fan of Avon products. I used to buy alot of their makeup products because they have alot of choices and most important, they are low prices! Especially they're always on sales and promotions, so it's worth to buy! I'm the kind of person that always go for the products that are on sale ^^, you can feel a sense of accomplishment, right?

Honestly, I was hesitated to buy their skincare products before.. because when it comes to skin, you need to choose precisely. You never know if your skin is sensitive or inadequate to certain skincare products. Like my mom, Olay is the best for her, and her skin is sensitive to most of the others such as Shiseido or Dior. So even if they are expensive products, they might not fit with your skin.

Avon has such a good deal prices on skincare products! These masks below, they're 69 cents each on sale!! So I gave it a try! The result is shocking!!


rapid rescue mask

drench recovery mask

I used the rapid rescue mask first... WOW! After used, I touched my skin, unbelievable! My skin felt so fresh and VERY SMOOTH and HYDRATED! Come on, 69 cents?? Are you serious?? The result is like you've used some very expensive masks! I felt so happy, and I kept touching my skin~~ I immediately recommended them to my friends, and they felt unbelievable, too. Then I used the drench recovery mask, it is nice, but still, I like the other one better because it is more suitable for dry skin like me.

It's 69 cents each comes with two packet. Each packet is actually enough for you to use two times. It says in the direction that you put it on your face, after massaging for a several seconds, you can wash it off. But I put it on the face for at least 20 mins because it's somehow a mask, and I personally think you should leave it on your face until it becomes a little dry. So the mask ingredients can be fully absorbed into your skin. I've heard a skincare professional said before, "It's always better that you use the mask for a longer time, you can actually put it on your face as long as you want, when you feel it's dry, you can take it off."

If you want to keep your skin beautiful, it takes time and work, right?
http://www.avon.com has many sales and promotions, and alot of the time, they provide free shipping when your bucket is up to $30, $20, and even $5!

Vitacreme B12 brightens and regenerates your skin!

I heard about this product when I saw the advertisement saying Japanese famous celeb NORIKA recommended this product highly in her released book. She said this is the product that has been keepying her youth and beauty. She's not advertising for the company to receive their money, she's giving it as a personal recommendation. So that's alot more persuasive. Also, she was interview about the product again on tv shows, that was when vitacreme B12 became popular through Asia.

After I read the description, I was like "is this an omnipotent lotion?" This vitacreme B12 serves in all purposes.






-Increases the elasticity of the skin
-Very significant reductions in wrinkles
-Decreases in skin fods
-Stimulation and renewal of the skin cells
-Correction of dry skin and deep skin hydrate
-Prevention of premature wrinkles
-Relief after prolonged exposure to the sun and heal the skin
-Smooth or reduce the visibility of new and old scars (from acne or other injuries)
-Relief of chapped skin
-Can use on other body parts that are dry and rough

It is best recommended to use as night cream. But it's also better that you use it during day time especially when you're wearing makeup. When you use it as a makeup base, your skin is kept moisturized, and it brightens your skin. I heard that it provides a better coverage with less foundation, too.

Vitacreme B12 is a high-qualtiy cosmetic product formulated and made in Switzerland. It is also the only cosmetic skincare product includes vitacreme B12 as the main active ingredient.



It has a very "modest" look~ You might ignore it in a store never thinking it's a skincare product, or you might think it's a toothpaste (^^). But that's what makes it special, too. The first time I used it, I was so amazed! I have very dry skin, especially I'm living in the weather of San Francisco!! Vitacreme B12 absorbed into my skin immediately, and I can feel my skin is so hydtated! My skin felt so smooth, I can't believe it! What a magical "toothpaste"! And the best thing is that it has such a pleasant smell with pink color! Lovely~~~~




Vitacreme is so famous in Japan, I heard that almost every Japanese girl is holding one. And it's currently selling in 14 countries.

Vitamin B12 serves many good ways to your body. But when you're not eating enough vitamin B12 through food, vitacreme B12 can help you! Just put it on as lotion, you're actually absorbing vitamin B12 at the same time, too!

I bought this for US36 with free shipping online~~

Why cover your face with up to three foundations? Just use BB Cream!

I am not a foundation user. Especially I have dry and sensitive skin, I don't want all the liquid foundation or powder to mess my skin up! But you have to admit that, with all the concealer and the foundation, they do make your face look more perfect, and you do look at least 5 times better on camera!
But.. covering your face with concealer, liquid foundation, and powder or mineral is some tire work. And they do ruin your skin if you wear them 10X hrs a day.

Here comes the magical BB Cream that is so popular in Asia right now, like every girl must have one. It's the newest trend in cosmetic.

BB Cream- Blemish Blam Cream
Why is it so popular?
It acts as

base
foudation
concealer
sunblock
moisturizer
oiling control
whitening
anti-wrinkle
brightening
skin toning
pore tightening
skin regeneration

Wow, should I say more?
You put it on your face just like lotion, and don't be suprise that it indeed can do what it says. The most important factor is that they don't crack up your skin, instead, they moisturize and improve your skin. That means it acts as both makeup and skin product.

Korea starts to publish this product and is adored by many artists. Immediately the trend goes to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China.. People thought it's originated from Korea, but no, it actually first originated from Germany. Dermatologists discovered this product to help patients who have gone through laser surgery.

BB cream can even out your skin tone, hide undereye circles, acne, scars and add radiance to the skin.

Brands that sell BB Cream have Skinfood (New Zealand), Missha, Etude, Hanskin.. (more).




I bought a Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream No. 21 (SPF 42 PA +++) from Ebay with free shipping (yea~) that costs only 10 dollars with bidding. Other than Ebay, you can find BB Cream on so many websites that you can actually buy in a very good deal price! I've tried it myself, my skin softens and it can act as a go-out lotion, except with more confidence~ Haha.
It feels so natural just like without makeup.