NEW BUY: Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Yeux

Picture Credit: Chanel Beauty

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The skin around my eyes area has been dry lately, since I have not using eye cream for awhile. Due to the occurrence of milia on my under eyes area, I have avoided any sort of eye cream. Please do not follow this skincare mistake of mine. It is important to hydrate your eyes area to prevent fine lines and tired looking eyes.

Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Yeux is an Intense Smoothing Hydration Gel. Chanel claims it is the first moisturizing skincare with camellia micro-droplets. Micro Gel Yeux targets puffiness, dark circles and dehydrated fine lines. 

Micro Gel Yeux contains:

- Camellia Alba OFA, exclusive lipidic extract, preserved in its purest form at the heart of the micro droplets. It boosts moisture and offers an intense smoothing effect for replenished skin.
- Camellia Alba PFA, which is the main ingredient of the Hydra Beauty Line, is developed from the camellia flower. It hydrates and maintain moisture levels of the skin. 
- Blue Ginger PFA, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from free radicals and reinforces its natural defense system. 
- Micro Peptide has anti-fatigue properties to target against puffiness and dark circles.

This micro gel has an interesting appearance, it looks like it has glittery bits in it. The texture of this eye gel is light and cooling. This pricey eye gel (US$68) comes with 15 ml of product. This is the most expensive eye gel/cream that I have ever bought! You only need to apply a grain-sized amount for the undereye area. 

I would have to use it for at least a month to give an honest review on whether it helps with my severe dark circles. Stay tuned for my review of whether Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Gel Yeux is worth to buy.

NEW BUY: Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant

A tall packaging of Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant 

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Bioderma Sensibio and Sebium H20 are my skincare must-haves. Decided to try Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant which I have been seeing on magazines and social media recently. It costs S$31.90 for 200ml of product. It is pricey for a facial cleanser but it should last for at least six months. This mild foaming gel is designed for sensitive, and can be used on your face as well on your eyes area. Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant is soap-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. All these qualities makes it sound suitable for my sensitive skin.

My skin has been feeling dry recently, so I decided to avoid a cleansing foam that is targeted for oily skin type. Bioderma Sensibio Gel Moussant claims to soothe and moisturize the skin. With its soothing active ingredient, D.A.F Complex, it raises the tolerance threshold of sensitive skin. Its creamy foam is supposed to leave the skin soft and comfortable. 

 Comes in a pump packaging

Cannot wait to try out this foaming gel from Bioderma. Hope it is suitable for my sensitive, combination skin. Stay tuned for my review of this French skincare product. 

REVIEW: innisfree skinny microcara

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innisfree skinny microcara costs S$14.78. The reason I bought this mascara is because of the unique brush head. Most mascara on the market have a brush head with visible bristles, but innisfree skinny microcara does not have any bristles. I was curious on how this innisfree skinny microcara would work. Since I have short and sparse lashes, I tend to go for mascara that has volumizing and thickening effects. The brush is tiny and is great for those with short lashes. The 2.55 mm diameter micro brush coats even your shortest lashes. It is easy to use, as you press the mascara to the roots of your lashes and apply it in a zigzag pattern.This mascara comes in a waterproof and non-waterproof option. I thought I had bought the waterproof formula, but it does not say that on the packaging. Note to self: Double check your beauty products before paying for it. I was afraid that this innisfree skinny microcara would cause racoon eyes on me. Read on to find out if this innisfree mascara is smudge proof.

Most waterproof mascaras smudge to my under eye area, but this innisfree skinny microcara did not smudge at all. It stayed on well in Singapore's hot and humid weather. The brush is flexible and you use it to reach the roots of your lashes.  Even when you apply two or three coats of this mascara, your lashes will not clump. With that being said, this innisfree skinny microcara does not give much definition to the lashes. It is like wearing no mascara at all. For those looking for a mascara to thicken and lengthen your upper lashes, this is not the mascara for you. This is for those that want a no-makeup look - which is what the Korean beauty industry tries to achieve. innisfree skinny microcara can work well for defining the lower lashes. Overall, I would not repurchase this innisfree skinny microcara because I need a mascara that will help define my short and sparse lashes. 

Picture Credits: Innisfree World

REVIEW: Derma-RX Tinted Suncreen in Cool Beige

 Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen new sleek packaging

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Bought this Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen three weeks ago. Previously, I had disliked the previous version of Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen because of how oily it is. When I first used it, my skin looked so oily. Read about it on REVIEW: DRX Clinic Journey Part 9. However, I ended using it to the last drop, because it was pricey. After that discontinued Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen,  I used Crème Simon Daily Defense UV Protector. For some reason, my skin did not react well to Crème Simon Sunscreen. Tiny bumps started appearing on my skin. I deduce that my skin is adverse to Sodium Hyaluronate (which is a derivative of Hyaluronic Acid). Every time I use a skincare product with Hyaluronic Acid, there will be bumps on my face. 

Decided to try this new version of Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen.  This improved version is a matte tinted sunscreen. Yay to no-more greasy sunscreen! It costs S$69 for 50 ml of product. The discontinued Derma-RX Sunscreen also contained 50 ml of product, and it lasted me for 1.5 years - because I applied a sparing amount each time. Derma-RX now offers two tinted sunscreen: Cool Beige and Warm Natural. I swatched the shade and Cool Beige matched my skin tone. 

This Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen comes with a pump to dispense the sunscreen and a cap to cover the pump. This packaging is better for traveling, as the previous packaging will sometimes dispense too much sunscreen after it has been in the checked-in luggage. The texture of this Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen is not as creamy compared to the previous version. Even though it is tinted, it has a semi-matte finish.  This new finish is suitable for oily to combination skin type. Though dry skin type might find it drying. Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen is water-resistant, fragrance-free, paraben-free and chemical filter free.

With a pump packaging

My sensitive combination skin has not had any adverse reaction to this Derma-RX Tinted Sunscreen. No new breakouts or bumps were seen. It is a pricey sunscreen but I would re-purchase because I trust Derma-RX products. The only con about this product is that you have to apply it 20 minutes before going out to provide sun protection, as it contains physical sunscreen ingredients.