UDPATED REVIEW: Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

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I've finally done with my first bottle of Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel. The bottle lasted me almost four months. Most face washes do not lasts me that long. USD $26 for 5 oz (150ml). I think it is a pretty good buy.

So what are my final thoughts on this product?

• You only need a single pump to wash the whole face. I use it in the morning, as well as at night.
• It foams up nicely
• It does not make my skin feel tight
• Does not leave any residue on my skin
• My ultra sensitive skin has not had any adverse reaction
• I cannot notice any significant effects on its pore minimizing properties.
• I have been through quite a few high-end face washes Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, Bliss Fabulous Foaming Wash, Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Foam Cleaner, Clinique Liquid Facial Soap, Laneige Multi Cleanser. I will have to say that only Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel and Fresh Soy Face Cleanser I will re-purchase. With that being said, the Boscia face wash is more affordable than Fresh face wash. For reference, Fresh Soy Face Cleanser retails for USD $38 for 5.1 oz.
• I will definitely recommend this for those of you looking for a quality face wash that works for sensitive/combination/oily skin.

REVIEW: Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel

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A sulfate-free remover and cleanser derived from amino acids to deep cleanse and throughly wash away impurities. This purifying lather gently yet thoroughly purifies, refines the look of pores, and leaves the skin feeling fresh and comfortable. Botanical amino acids, hydrangea leaf, green tea, and geranium offers natural complexion-protecting and perfecting benefits. (USD $26)

I bought this cleanser this past summer when I was in the States. Several of my friends have raved about this cleanser and how good it works on their acne-prone skin. Back in States, I did not have much issues with acne and oversensitive skin. But ever since I moved to Singapore, my skin condition has been extremely temperamental. I tried several face washes before finally settling on double cleansing my skin. Firstly using Hada Labo Cleansing Oil, and then followed by Bioderma cleansing water. 

After I finished using a bottle of Bioderma cleansing water, I realised that I missed the squeaky clean feeling of a foaming face wash. So decided to try this Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel that has been hidden in my beauty stash since this summer. 

I've only used it for two weeks. But so far, here are a few things that I like about it:

1) It does not trigger any adverse reaction for my ultra-sensitive skin

2) It leaves my combination-oily skin feeling clean without over-drying. My skin does not feel tight after use. 

I will have to use it for a longer time to see whether this product is worth buying again. Please stay tuned for an in-depth review of it. 

Boscia Purifying Cleansing Gel can be found in Sephora stores. Also available online at Sephora.com and Boscia.com . It retails at USD $26 for 5 oz. (150ml). 

REVIEW: Boscia Luminizing Black Mask

What it is formulated to do:

This jet-black, mineral-rich mask creates a unique peel-off effect that delivers powerful detoxifying, purifying, and brightening results. Made with a premier-quality clay, its deep-cleansing properties draw out dirt and oil. Other natural ingredients go to work exfoliating skin and refining pores. Powerful antioxidants shrink pores, firm skin, and reduce inflammation. Once dried, the mask strips away dead skin, impurities and excess oil to reveal immediate and visible results.

After 4 weeks of use: 

- 91% reported their skin felt softer 

- 91% reported their skin felt less oily 

- 82% reported their skin appeared brighter

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A clay peel-off mask without all those wonderful properties that Boscia claims. However, it does not seem to work on my skin. It supposedly detoxifies skin and brighten the skin tone, but I did not see any of those effects.

Several beauty bloggers have raved about this product before so I was excited to try it. I bought this mask because I was breaking out like crazy, and wanted something to help with my clogged pores.  I tried using it once a week for over a month. I leave it on for 20-30 minutes until it completely dries, and then peel the mask off. I will then wash off any residue left with lukewarm water. 

A bad thing about this product is when I apply it around the T-zone area. When I apply the mask on my forehead and between the brows, my eyes will start to sting. It is not just a little stinging, sometimes I will tear up because of it.

I also noticed that pimples will pop up one or two days after use. Somehow it draws out the pimples. Instead of drawing out and removing the impurities, it causes me to have pimples. A big NO-NO!

I will not re-purchase this Boscia mask because I like to see instant effects for my skincare products. What I can say about it is that it does not have any positive effects on my skin condition. Plus, it also does not help with the removal of blackheads. Priced at USD $34, which I find rather pricy for a clay mask, I had expected more from it.