Naruko Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew and Moisturizer

Hey Guys,

Just a quick thought on the Narcissus Total Defense Night Repairing Dew and the Narcissus Moisturizing Night Repair.  I got a sample of both products from Sune and I do NOT like them.  First of all, the texture of the products were a little runny, especially the moisturizer.  Secondly, they smelled awful!  Maybe I'm used to the clean scents of the Laneige products or the slight scents of the ElishaCoy products but these two products smelled like medicine.  And then the worst thing about it was that 5 minutes after application, my face started burning!  Not a good thing for someone with highly sensitive skin.  I try to steer away from products that may not be good for sensitive skin but I thought I'd give these products a try since I liked the Raw Job's Morning Yogurt from Naruko.  However, after today, I will not be buying any Narcissus line products.

Until next time!

ElishaCoy White Balancing Skin Repair Toner

Hi All!

As I've been browsing the internet to research other products to try (just for kicks) I realized something. Not many people explain what the ingredients do in each product!  Since I have really sensitive skin I always read the ingredients list on any products that I buy.  Sometimes the ingredients are in another language so I'll have to try and find it translated online and sometimes manufacturers only list the scientific name of an ingredient and not the common name.  I've decided that from this point on, I will list the ingredients in a product as well as a little background information regarding it's purpose/use in the product.  Hopefully this helps anyone else out there who may be wondering "what in the world am I putting on my face?"

To start off, here's my review on a product that I've been using for the past few weeks, ElishaCoy White Balancing Skin Repair Toner.

Skin activation skin lotion of water type moisturzing skin easy to be dried.  As a whitening functional toner arranging old dead skin cell and helping whiteing care, it cleans dead skin cell and makes skin balance in order to maintain clear and clean skin.  This toner will provide dried skin with liveliness and moisturized feeling by the function of enhanced moisture holding capacity of skin itself supported by vegetable collagen property.

Lavender extracts of orangic farm product certified by ECOCERT will take care of skin trouble and tomato, callus extract, black bean extracts and phyto collagen will make elastic skin.  (Taken from mysune.com)

Size:  130 mL
Cost: $30.00 USD
Skin Type:
Ingredients: Arbutin, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Lanvandula Angustifolla flower/leaf/stem extract, Solanum Iycopersicum, Calllus Culture Extract, Black Bean Extract

Arbutin: Arbutin is found in a number of dried leaves.  It inhibits melanin formation and lightens dark spots caused by aging or blemishes.

Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice:  This is the sap from the Japanese White Birch tree.  It is used to help maintain the skin's moisture balance.

Lanvandula Angustifolla flower/leaf/stem extract: This is the scientific name for the common lavendar plant.  It's extract is a natural analgesic effective in treating dermatitis and oily-skin conditions.  It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory uses.

Solanum Iycopersicum Callus Culture Extract: This is a common tomato plant.  A callus culture is exactly what it sounds like.  Someone takes a sample of the skin the forms over a "wound" on a plant or in this case, the tomato.  The lycopene in tomatoes is supposed to prevent skin from aging by removing harmful oxygen accumulated in the body.

Black Bean Extract: used to repair damaged skin care.

REVIEW

The product comes in a slightly opaque glass container.  When you pour out the product, it literally pours out!  It's very watery and clear and has a fresh scent (probably from the lavender extract).  Using a cotton pad, I'll apply the product onto my face using an upward and outward sweeping motion.  My skin instantly feels moisturized after applying the product to my skin.  I can't say much about the other claims the marketing department for ElishaCoy says this product will do for my skin, but I can for sure say that this has NOT made me break out in pimples or a rash.  I love how it makes my skin feel after applying it.  My skin feels super clean and fresh but not dry.  Would I buy it again?  Sure!

BB Cream Reviews

Hi All,

Today I'm uploading some reviews that my sister wrote on two BB Creams she's recently tried. Warning: My sister is a much more prolific writer than I am.

Enjoy!

Product: Lioele Beyond Solution BB Cream

Review:

My first foray into BB creams was inauspicious- this cream looked nothing like any of the products I have ever used on my skin. You would not mistake it for foundation/tinted moisturizer/bronzer. It looked like cement in the palm of my hand. This was not a good way to start my new morning routine.

I doubted that this paste would match my skin tone, as I have relatively light, golden skin that tends to get a little bit brown in the summer. I was not wrong. In fact, even with my low expectations, the contrast between the color of the cream and my skin tone was startling. The first dab I applied was a pasty taupe shaded polka dot on my forehead. I figured out that I couldn’t dab and blend the cream over a large surface because of its low moisture level. Rather, I needed to lightly apply miniscule amounts over a smaller surface area before blending (similar to how one would apply concealer around the eye).  Even after I blended the product into my skin (and you really, really have to blend this one in), it sat like a chalky gray mask on my face.

I was ready to give up on BB creams on my very first foray. Resigned to having ashy skin for the rest of the day, I continued my morning ablutions. I happened to glance at the mirror on my way out of my apartment and I literally stopped dead in my tracks- the BB cream had somehow transformed my skin into a smooth and satiny surface. I looked like I just dusted a very light layer of powder on my face. There was no chalky residue or odd discoloration, only a diffuse glow. This cream had some staying power- by the end of the day, my skin still maintained the same satiny finish with none of the oily sheen that often plagues my face after a day with make up or tinted moisturizer. My skin also didn’t feel dry or flaky- in fact, it actually felt softer than normal.

Overall, this was a great product that clearly defines what BB cream is NOT- it is not something as simple as a moisturizer, or a powder, or a foundation. If you’re looking for something with a matte finish (no shine or shimmer), then this is the BB cream for you.

Product: Lioele Triple Solution BB Cream

Product Review: Although this product performed as well as the Lioele Beyond Solution BB Cream throughout the day, it seemed to me that this product was a little bit more difficult to apply and blend, and it seemed to sit pretty stubbornly in my pores even after a thorough face wash. 

Naruko Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Morning Yogurt Review

Hi Guys!

It's been one month since I bought the Naruko Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Morning Yogurt from Sune so I thought I'd write my review on it now.  Here's a little background on the product:

Naruko Raw Job's Tears Supercritical CO2 Whitening Morning Yogurt

An 8-in-1 All Super Star Moisturizer 

Moisturizes, prevents melanin formation, eliminates dark spots, whitens, brightens, anti-aging,  firms and vitalizes.

Size: 50ml

Cost:$24.00

Directions for use: 

1. After morning skin care routine, pump once or twice and spread yogurt evenly onto skin.  Massage thoroughly to help with absorption.

How to massage onto face:

1. After spreading yogurt onto face, use fingertips to gently press down onto skin and massage in an outward circular motion.

2.  After massage, rub hands together to create heat and press palms onto face for 2-5 minutes.

The product comes in a pump style bottle.  The product that comes out is white and fluffy/airy.  It doesn't run like a liquid at all, in fact, it holds it's shape very well.  My skin feels instantly moisturized when I put the product on.  It glides on super easy and has a very cooling effect.  Perfect for summer!  I don't really know about the "prevents melanin formation" since it's hard to prove a prevention but I do notice that my pimple scars lighten up quickly and my skin looks a lot brighter after I massage the product into my skin.  My skin does feel more firm immediately after using the product but 10 hours later, I notice that my skin is not as bright as it was right after using the product.  However, and I don't know if this was an intended thing or not, my pores look smaller after applying the product.  To me, that's a big deal.  I really feel like I don't need to use a pore minimizing product in the morning when I'm using this yogurt.  Considering the cost of the product and all the things that it does, I will definitely buy this again.  It's quite easy to use and I don't feel bad when I'm traveling and only carry this, my face wash and a BB Cream.  

*Reminder, what works for me may not work for you.  I have very sensitive skin and lots of allergies so I'm pretty picky with what products I use.

That's it for today!