REVIEW: Darphin Hydraskin Light Gel Cream

 Darphin Hydraskin Light Cream Gel

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Bought this gel cream on my honeymoon in Paris. Darphin Hydraskin Light Gel Cream was recommended by the lady pharmacist. I had asked her for a good moisturizer for combination skin.
On the packaging, it mentions that "this all-day skin-hydrating cream gel is designed for normal to combination skin." This gel cream has Hydra-Structure Technology, a high performing hydrating complex of powerful ingredients such as Butterfly Lavender and Salicornia Herbacea that wakens the skin's moisture mechanism. It helps defend skin's moisture reservoir. 
 
Darphin Hydraskin Light Gel Cream comes in a 30 ml and 50 ml packaging. The 50 ml retails for US$62 (S$82). The 50 ml packaging will lasts me for 3-4 months. It is one of the most expensive moisturizers that I have ever bought. The glass packaging is rather heavy and not the most convenient for traveling. Since it comes in a tub packaging, you have to dip your finger into the product. In terms of hygiene, the tub packaging is not ideal. I prefer pump packaging or squeezable packaging for my skincare product. Though the tub packaging allows for no product to be wasted.

The light green gel cream

It has a thicker texture than Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre. The consistency of Darphin Hydraskin Light is more creamy and emollient. The scent of Darphin Gel Cream is stronger than that of Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre. It has a pleasant refreshing scent. This moisturizer will be great for those with dry-normal skin type. Darphin Hydraskin Cream works well for my skin especially when I am traveling to drier climates. My skin feels hydrated and comfortable after application. Though, it is too emollient for those with oily-combination skin types. 

For those living in humid countries such as Singapore, this cream might be too heavy for your liking. My skin does feel a bit tacky after application, it takes a while (5-10 minutes) for the cream to be fully absorbed. Overall, it is a good moisturizer but I would not repurchase because of the exorbitant price. I would instead use that money to purchase 3 bottles of Embryolise Lait Creme Concentre.

REVIEW: Petitfee Gold EGF Eye Patch

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Bought this Petitfee Gold EGF Eye Patch from StyleKorean.com. It costs USD 23.36 (S$30) for these hydrogel eye patches. A tub contains 60 eye patches and comes with a tiny spatula. You are supposed to finish using them within two months of opening it. The reason why I bought this eye patch is because of my severe dark circles and eye puffiness. Hopefully these hydrogel patches will help to relieve puffiness and my panda eyes.

As the name says it, Petitfee Gold EGF Eye Patch contains 24K GOLD, how luxurious! It also contains ginseng, bird's nest, collagen, aloe vera and rose flower water. These beneficial ingredients are supposed to make your eyes area moisturised and glowing. EGF which stands for Epidermal Growth Factors, is a naturally occurring protein in human beings. EGF works in skin repairing and stimulating cell growth. I have learnt about EGF during my days as a Biology student in University. Previously, I have used a sheet mask that contained EGF and had a positive experience. 

To make these eye patches more refreshing, I store them in the fridge. The cool eye patches feel nice when my eyes are tired. The one thing that I do not like about these eye patches is that it tends to slide down after I put it on. The hydrogel does not stick well and seems to be too slippery. Once the serum is soaked by the skin, the hydrogel patch will stick better.

 

Trying to reduce my panda eyes

After using these hydrogel patches for more than 5 times, I can say that there is no significant improvement to my under eyes area.  My dark circles are still there. I tend to use it at night after facial cleansing and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. The cooled eye patches refreshes the under eye area and help with puffiness. The skin around the eyes feel soothed after use. Though, its effectiveness on dark circles is still questionable. 

Overall, I would not repurchase Petitfee Gold EGF Eye Patch as it takes a long while to go through 60 eye patches. This tub of Petite Gold Eye Patch will lasts about 7-8 months if you use it once a week. Each set of eye patch costs S$1 which is affordable for such an ingredient-rich hydrogel. However, I prefer eye mask or eye patch that comes in single use packaging as it will minimise wastage. We girls often get bored of our skincare products, and like to try new things. So I can predict only using half of these eye patches.