Bioderma Sebium H2O

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I bought the Bioderma Sebium H2O out of the recommendation from my dermatologist. I have been breaking out like crazy recently so decided to seek professional help. She suggested that I discontinue use of cleansing oil and use cleansing water instead. She mentioned that cleansing oil can cause pimples. Since I have oily skin, she recommended I use Bioderma Sebium H20 instead of Bioderma Sensibio, which I have been using previously.  She said the zinc ingredient in it acts as an antibacterial property, and will help to prevent clogged pores. I'm hoping this will help my skin. *cross my fingers*

• Sébium H2O is an ultra-mild cleansing formula, use it with the utmost care. Soak a cotton pad with Sébium H2O and cleanse your face. Repeat the application until the cotton pad remains clean.

• Sébium H2O needs no rinsing but it is essential to dry your skin. Dry gently. Pat your face with a clean, cotton towel.
• Sébium H2O can be used daily, morning and evening.

• BIODERMA innovation, Sébium H2O gently cleanses the skin without drying it, through the micro-emulsion of impurities and excess sebum.

• Enriched with purifying active ingredients, Sébium H2O cleanses the epidermis in depth and regulates secretion of sebum. The patented sebo-correcting complex, Fluidactiv^®, normalises sebum quality.

• Sébium H2O guarantees excellent cutaneous and ocular tolerance.
• Sébium H2O is non-comedogenic.

Ingredients: 
WATER (AQUA), PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES, SODIUM CITRATE , ZINC GLUCONATE, COPPER SULFATE, GINKGO BILOBA EXTRACT, MANNITOL, XYLITOL, RHAMNOSE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM).

Cleansing Routine

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Double Cleansing.  First, I use the Hada Labo Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup and clean my face. After thoroughly massaging the cleansing oil over my face, I rinse it with warm water. I typically only need one pump for the entire face. 

Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cleansing Oil

Then, I will use the Boscia Cleansing Gel. With a clean wet hands, I use one pump to foam up the cleansing gel. I will then spread the foam all over my face. I try to massage the foam onto the cheeks areas first, then I work my way onto the T-zones. 

Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

Sometimes, when I feel that I have not done a good enough job cleaning my face. I will use Bioderma Sensibio H2O as a toner. I put a few drops of Bioderma on a cotton pad and use it all over my face. I tend to focus on the T-zones where I am most prone to breakouts. 

Bioderma Sensibio H20

A few years ago, I read somewhere that you should exfoliate your skin before travelling on planes. So when I remember, I will exfoliate my skin the night before a trip. I guess it preps your skin for the sudden climate changes. 

When my skin is looking dull, I use this exfoliating treatment. I use it after first thoroughly cleansing my face. I scrub my face for 30 seconds on the cheeks and T-zones area, then I leave it on for 1-2 minutes. Then I rinse off with cold water, my skin tends to be a little red afterwards. But it will subside in less than 15 minutes. When I have dry patches on my cheeks area, this exfoliating treatment helps get rid of it. It helps keep my skin feeling smooth. The chemical and physical exfoliating properties make it one of my favourite skincare cleansing products. 

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment

How to make your own gel mask

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This is a Korean Beauty show called Get It Beauty. In this episode, they are showing how to make your own gel face sheet mask by using rice paper. It is really easy to do, and an inexpensive way to pamper your skin. I want to try making my own sheet mask. 

Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 - Pear

A lip balm that protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked lips.

• Helps protect lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather
• Formulated with soothing emollients Squalane, Lanolin and Sweet Almond Oil, as well as Vitamins A and E

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I saw this Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 Pear lip balm while at a beauty store called Little Three in Taiwan. I've heard good reviews about Kiehl's Lip Balm before. The Kiehl's counter in Singapore, as far as I know it, do not carry the Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm. At the Little Three store, they had a selection of the Pear or Mango Fragrance. I decided to go for the Pear because the Mango one might be too "sweet". 

According to Kiehl's USA website, the Scented Lip Balm retails for US$9. At the Little Three store, it was retailing for USD$9.50. So it is comparable to the price in the US. 

I can't wait to try it out after I am done with my current lip balm, Fresh Sugar Rose.

REVIEW: Etude House Sweet Recipe Dear My Jelly Lips-talk

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The shade that I bought is Grapefruit Jelly which is a peach-pink color. The bright shade was what attracted me to this product. Plus, the packaging is just too cute. A sleek white packaging with little pink/coral details on the bottom. The lipstick is also embossed  with heart designs. 

I bought it from Etude House Singapore for (S$17.50).

The formula of the lipstick is rather thick. For those with dry lips, it is best to apply lip balm beforehand. I find that it does not go on smoothly, as it tends to flake on the lips. The wear is average - about two hours with eating and drinking. It is not very pigmented but the shade does show up on my lips. I wear it on days when I want to brighten my face.

Overall, it is not a good lipstick and I would not recommend it. I would not re-purchase it. 

3CE Lip Pigment - Mellow Pink

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I saw this 3CE lip pigment while in Taiwan last week. My younger sister, MG, had recently bought some of their products. I also had seen one of my friends uploaded a picture of her 3CE purchase on Facebook. When I asked them, they told me that the 3CE brand is a popular Korean brand with Korean celebrities. This made me even more interested. In Taiwan, I saw 2 beauty stores that carried 3CE products. One store is called, Little Three, and the other store is called, 86. These stores have several outlets throughout Taipei. The Little Three store that I went at ZhongXiao DuanHua area had a larger selection of 3CE products. The lip pigment retailed for TWD $399 (US $13), which is reasonable for a lip product. Korean products sold outside of Korea then to have highly inflated prices. 

Anyway, I decided to try this lip pigment. The shade I chose was Mellow Pink. It is a light natural color. The sales assistant said this was the most natural shade out of the lip pigment selection. The idea is for the user to buy different 3CE lip pigments, and then mix&match them to get a desired shade.

I can't wait to try it out. It seems like a fun product to use, and hopefully it will flatter my medium skin tone. I will post a review of it once I've tried it.