Friday 3 February 2012

Skin 79 Diamond Absolute Total BB Cream

Hello

I haven't touched this BB cream in a very long time. It was one of the very first BB creams that I brought when I was first trying them out. I was going through my collection today and picked this up again and wore it. I'm in love with it again.
Skin 79 Diamond Absolute Total BB Cream
A little info on the BB cream
SKIN79 DIAMOND COLLECTION Absolute Total BB Cream SPF37 PA+++ (40 g)
KFDA 3 Function Certification; Wrinkle Improvement / Whitening / UV Interception SPF37 PA+++

The BB Cream SPF37 PA+++ has triple functions of whitening, anti-wrinkles and more intensively protects exposed skin by blocking UV ray A and B by keeping skin beautiful and healthy through offering brilliance of diamond and vitality of just blossomed floral.

Diamond Powder and Blooming Jewel Complex consisting of 5 jewels including Amethyst and Ruby makes skin more radiant and skinning like jewelry with Floral Bouquet Complex extract making skin vital and glossy by keeping skin healthy from harmful environment and sensitive stimulus.

Directions: After using basic products, grab the top of the pump and rotate it clockwise to unlock the pump. Gently push the middle of pump at the top and put proper amount on the entire face, then spread it evenly for absorption.

The packaging is really neat and worthy of been placed on your dresser or vanity. Its very hygienic as it comes in a pump bottle. Another added feature is that the sliver cap actually locks and you need to twist the cap to unlock it, pretty neat no more lost caps anymore. 

 
Just from the above photo you can see how grey this BB cream really is. I remember how my I hated this BB cream back when I first tried it, it made my face a completely different shade to my neck. However, over time I wanted a very sheer coverage and started to mix a bit of this BB cream with my sunscreen and I absolutely loved the idea.
     
This BB cream is recommended for oily/combination skin, I have dry skin but since today was so hot and humid I love how it keeps my skin looking smooth and flawless. Unfortunately it only comes in one shade.
Even through I really love this BB cream it doesn't do what it claims I saw no changes in  my skin in terms of whitening or anti-aging, but I really wasn't expecting it or any other make up product that claims to deliver these functions.

Love 

Sakura

Thursday 2 February 2012

Naruko Raw Job's Tears Quick Review

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About a wee ago I finished the products from the Raw Job's Tears line and I just wanted to give a quick review of what I think of them. I have been using the series as my night skincare routine.
Toner, Lotion, Serum, Morning Yogurt.




All products use organic Job's Tears from Tsaotun, 
Naruko under the fair-trade system. 
This information was taken from the Naruko pamphlet that came with the products.

Naruko's all new and advanced whitening skincare series are extracted from the purest, most organic Job's Tear from Taiwan's Nantou City. Job's Tears provides five main effects for our skin: 
  • whitening
  • moisturizing
  • anti-aging
  • repair
  • soothing 
Combined with other advanced whitening ingredients like Tranexamic Acid, Vitamin C Derivatives and Arbutin, the Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Series gives you a bright and glowing complexion by effectively blocking Melanin production, diminishing dark spots and impeding aging.
The revolutionary extraction technology utilizes small yet highly active and penetrable molecules to reach the core of the skin, bringing you the white and healthy skin you desire.
The Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Series does come with a foaming wash, and night gelly and night eye gelly and also when I got the series they were giving a pack of masks from the same range for free. The reason I did not open the other products is because I'm already using the Rose and Snow Fungus night gelly, night eye gelly and wash. You do have to finish the products within 6 months after opening because all Naruko products are Parabens preservative free.

Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Toner
 
Naruko describes this toner as a whitening toner that rebalances and rehydrates skin while neutralizing surface impurities. The raw Job's Tears extract, vitamin C and moisture barriers work to prepare the skin for the following whitening skincare treatment.
 
This toner as you can see is very watery unlike most of the other toners from Naruko. It has a slight organic smell to it but, it's very faint. It's not very moisturizing even through it's been so hot here in Sydney. 
Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Lotion
Naruko describes this as a lightweight whitening lotion is botanically infused formula designed to nourish and brighten the skin while increasing its moisture content. Antioxidant protection is also supplied to against damaging free radicals. 
 
This lotion I love it's moisturizing, absorbs in the skin very quickly and leaves no sticky residue. I can also smell the very faint organic scent. I haven't seen any whitening effects but, I love the way my face is so bright in the morning.

Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Serum
Naruko describes this  whitening serum is the key to unlock even and brighter skin. Raw Job's Tears extract and Vitamin C inhibits the discolorations without causing inflammation while delivering anti-aging benefits. The results is even toned and supple skin. 
 
A very light and runny serum also not like the other Naruko serums that I have used, which were typically very thicker in texture and much more hydrating. I actually noticed the effects of this serum when I ran out of the product my skin was not as bright as when I was using it. 
 
Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Morning Yogurt
Naruko describes this caring formulated morning yogurt hydrates the skin instantly to help skin stay comfortable all day long while multiple whitening actives rid of discolorations. Skin will appear softer, smoother and radiant with continue use. 
 
Even through this is called a "morning" product I only use it during my night skincare routine, because I don't like using anything that has whitening proprieties during the day. The texture of this more like a thick gel but once you spread it onto you face it because very watery. This does make my skin feel very smooth and soft. I actually did use this once or twice with my morning routine and it dose keep the skin feeling well moisturized. 
 
This set is recommended fro all skin types, but especially sensitive and oily skin types. I have normal to dry skin and I do feel it has good moisturizing proprieties, I would not use this line during the winter time because it wouldn't keep my skin moisturized. Overall an OK line that kept my skin bright and soft. But it did not deliver what it claimed and that was to whiten the skin and help in reducing dark spots and freckles, which I have around my nose.


Love.
Sakura.