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A couple of years ago, cleansing oil is synonymous with Shu Uemura, the brand that introduced and popularized the use of cleansing oil since 1960s. However, in recent years, I’ve noticed many Korean and Japanese brands introducing their own ‘cleansing oil’ into the market. DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is one of them. No doubt Shu Uemura is still the No.1 […]
This is part 2 of the review on 40% Glycolic Acid Peel (MUAC). For details on price, application instructions and photos, check out Part 1 of the review. To recap, this is my first attempt with a 40% Glycolic acid, and I had it on for 2.5 minutes. Let’s see if any flaking or peeling took place? Day 2
I’ve finally gotten down to trying MUAC’s At-Home 40% Glycolic Acid Peel yesterday. It has been lying there beckoning for my attention since 2 months ago when I first bought it, together with 40% Lactic Acid Peel, 5 Acid Body Peel, 15% TCA peel and some other products. Why I Procrastinated on Glycolic Acid Peel So far, I’ve only tried the lactic
What is the likelihood of you getting pimples breakout from using a new sunscreen product? I get it quite often. The hit rate stands at 50% (or probably higher), i.e. 1 out of 2 UV products will cause me to breakout. That’s why I was really thrilled when I discovered Kiehl’s Ultra Light Daily UV Defense. It is one of
Isn’t it amazing that an over-the-counter beauty product such as a hydrating mask can cause one sleepless night? I thought so too. But, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque does that to me all the time without exceptions. There is a reason why Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque was banished into the forgotten corner. I strongly remembered the reasons,
Longing for baby-soft and smooth skin for your body, to complement your well-exfoliated face? I do and have bought the 5 Acid Body Peel about a month ago from Makeup Artist’s Choice (MUAC). Be Patient with Superficial Peels I was so eager to share with you the results, but was getting really impatient as I did not see immediate results.
Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is so good that I even bought a bottle for my mom. And she loves it too. Here are 4 reasons why I love this facial oil so much. What’s Good about Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate? 1. Lovely Scent This is a feel-good product similar to the Midnight Recovery Eye. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate has a
A lemon a day, keeps aging and blemishes away. Did you know that lemon can reduce wrinkles and keep the pimples away? Not only that, it keeps you slim without the need to starve yourself. A while ago, I kick start a new beauty routine that promises healthier body and skin. It has given me more energy while making me
Finally, I’m going to give an overall review of VI Precision Peel. Today is Day 15 for me, and I thought it’s timely to share with you the before-after improvement of VI Precision Peel. Have the pores become smaller? Did my face get a quick collagen boost? And how about the fine lines? Less visible now? How long did it
This is an account of Day 6 of VI Precision Peel. Start with Day 1 story if you’ve missed it.  Morning of Day 6 (VI Precision Peel) I slept really well the previous night. Say goodbye to overnight itch. In the morning, I was rewarded with a really significant improvement – I no longer looked like a peeling monster. So, let’s just