Filorga Age Peel Review

Too busy to go for your facial treatment monthly? You can do some home treatment on your own every week!

So these are what is in this little black box:
- 5 pieces of pre-peel wipes
- 1 tube of age-peel treatment
These are enough for a total of 5 treatments.

Effects of this treatment is hydrating, firming and most importantly it helps with scars and skin resurfacing!

Recommendation of use:
- for age 30-35, recommended use is once every 2 weeks. However, if your skin is extremely dry and you feel the need to increase use, be sure that it does not cause your skin to become too oily or is too rich for your skin.
- for age 36-45, recommended to use once weekly. For deep wrinkles or scars, recommend to increase use to 3-4 times every 2 weeks
- for age 46 onwards, recommended to use twice weekly. :)

After trying out this treatment at home, it is easy to use. VERY easy to use. Wash your face, dry it. Then use the pre-peel wipes to clean your clean your face thoroughly. Apply a good amount of peel cream over your face. The whole set is meant for 5 use, so put a generous amount over your face. Leave it on for no longer than 20 minutes. DO NOT leave it overnight. Wash it off thoroughly and put your own skincare toner, serum and night cream and have a good night!

Precautions:
DO NOT apply peel cream and go into the sun, not during that 20 minutes when the peel is on your face.
DO NOT use more than recommended times.

Jyunka Miracle Fluid

Heard of the Jyunka M+? When i first hear about it, it sounds unbelievable.
This small bottle in gold contains pure vitamin C. Most people will say that it is impossible to keep Vitamin C in their purest form because they change when exposed to air.

And so i tried it. The 'M' actually stands for miracle. This is the first essence i know of and have tried, that is so good, so rejuvenating.. but yet suitable for both young skin and mature skin!

For the young skin, it helps to balance the pH and control the oil secretion. At the same time, if a mature skin uses this essence, it is rejuvenating, helps with cell regeneration and renewal to minimise fine lines and wrinkles. Overall, it gives the skin a healthy glow and radiance!

If there's anything worth it's price, it will be this miracle fluid!

216 Gentle Soothing Mask

This is one of the newer product by Maria Galland, 216 Gentle Soothing Mask. What does it do?

- Restores tire and fatigue skin
- Replenishes hydration
- Soothing to sensitive skin due to tiredness and environmental changes

I always use this after my trip because everytime i travel, i realise that my skin feels very tire and dehydrated due to the change in the atmosphere and humility.

The texture of the Mask is like a moisturising cream. It doesn't leave a sticky feeling. It's comfortable and almost like you had nothing on.

Recommended to apply the mask once a week :)

Maria Galland Foundation

Making up for lost time?

When it comes to make up, i am especially particular about the foundation i put on my face. If you don't have a good foundation, everything that is built on it will not stand.

A good quality foundation is like your first line of defence for your skin immediately after your skincare. You got to make sure that it is moisturising and do not dry your skin, at the same time it is not too rich for you. I have tried many other brands but this Maria Galland foundation is one of my top favourite! It is light and do not leave a sticky or heavy feeling on your skin.

Do you know that if your make up contains too large molecules, they do not only clog your pores, they also cause your skin to be tire and fatigue over a period of use. A good foundation that is suitable for your skin is definitely worth investing in!

Filorga Medi-cosmetique MESO Range

My new set of products from Filorga Medi-cosmetique range!

Basic introduction to the brand: Founded by Dr. Michel Tordjman, who developed hyaluronic acid-based injectable products for the medical profession before Botox took off. The creator of NCTF, anti-aging mesotherapy product and treatment, cutting-edge non-surgical anti-ageing solutions that includes line fillers, polyrevitalizing injections (NCTF), peeling and photo-stimulation (LED). (From Paris)


S E R U M S - are very importantly to improve your skin condition because it goes deeper than moisturisers.

Being constantly exposed to sun and UV rays, ageing is a process that cannot be stopped. The next best thing we can do is, prevention. Keeping close to me is the MESO+ serum and the MESO Mask.

MESO+ helps to fight against fine lines and wrinkles. Contains Hyaluronic acid essential for anti-ageing, encapsulated retinol that helps to stimulate cell renewal and NCTF promotes cutaneous redensification. After using for 1 month, the fine lines and wrinkles have improved by almost 75%, in fact some of the fine lines are gone! Advise for dry and dehydrated skin, can be a bit rich and not advisable for younger skin.

MESO MASK is a very delicate and precious mask. It enhances radiance, treat wrinkles, helps with fatigue skin and soothes irritation. A mask that is suitable even for sensitive skin! Highly recommended for dry and tire skin. Simply do it once a week and see your skin transform and glow!

I'm so in love with MESO!

Why pay with your life?

Every year ladies spend over thousands of dollars on skincare and facials. However not realizing how important it is to get really good quality makeup. Some thinks that by spending on good quality skincare will make up for all the damage makeup does to their skin, but the fact is yet to defer.

I wanted to name this title, fake or counterfeit makeup at first. But noticing the many numerous makeup cosmetic brands hitting the market, i think it is more important to know the ingredients than just identifying by brands. I cannot guarantee to say that all big brands in the market or commonly seen or used brands are of good quality.

Below are 5 different types of toxic ingredients found in low quality or counterfeit makeup that might cost your life:
1) Lead, is considered as an ancient poison that leads to headaches, nauseas, abdominal pains and lethargy. Serious cases may lead to coma and seizures.

2) Arsenic, is listed as Class 1 carcinogen and is commonly used in pesticides and can potentially lead to bowel diseases, cancer, weakened immune system and weak liver function.

3) Copper, can cause irritation in nose and throat when inhaled. Exposure to high doses can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, liver and kidney damage and even death.

4) Mercury, is one of the most poisonous substance ever known. it can potentially harm the central nervous system and other harmful causes includes mood changes, insomnia, irritability, loss of appetite, tremors and short-term memory loss.

5) Cadmium, is toxic even in low levels. Exposure can cause heart and lung irritations, breathing problems, fluid build-up in lungs and softening of bones that may eventually lead to fractures.

Some of these ingredients are often used to substitute the other expensive ones that gives the same outlook effects of the makeup, but leaving long lasting damage to our skin and even our body.

On SKIN

I am very particular when it comes to skincare! Because what goes on your skin do not just stays on top of your skin! They are being absorbed into the different layers of your skin underneath. What then appears on your skin, is a result of that which went under some time ago.

I will never buy skincare products of the malls, departmental stores or product counters. Reason is simple, most of these staff are paid by commission and they are mostly more concern with getting a sale done, then to get you what you really need. Without proper training and understanding of your skin type and condition, most of the time, it is not just what you see on the outside.

So where should you get your skincare products? Find a beautician or aesthetician whom you can trust. Someone whom you know that has your interest at heart! Do not buy different items from different brand or range because the chemical content of each brand can be very different and by adding on other products from various brands will only make it harder for your beautician or aesthetician to know which item is not suitable for your skin, in the event of complication arises.

Below is the product i am using!

You may or may not find these products overseas, but these are my secret to my skin!
Dermafloral Make Up Removal is a must have if you are always on make up. It helps to remove all waterproof make up without leaving any stains and then wash off with the Milky Lotion that contains minerals and natural plant extracts, the hypoallergenic milky lotion effectively cleanse and dissolve stubborn grime and impurities from my skin.

Days without make up, i will use the Active Cleanser Gel which has a calming and gentle non-irritant cleanser that deeply cleanses my skin. The natural plant extracts leave the skin feeling renewed, refresh and revitalized! Always followed up by the Active Soothing Toner, specially formulated anti-oxidants and purifying ingredients help to refresh and hydrate both sensitive and reactive skin to achieve a healthy and radiant complexion. However, these are not the secret yet.

The secret behind it all, is the Active Anti-Oxidant Serum with it's unique formulation helps to stimulate better blood circulation. The anti-oxidant lotion contain powerful protecting, moisturizing and healing properties to repair damaged skin tissue, it also helps to disinfect acne and pimples, reduces blackheads, ease pore congestion, prevent aging, repair damaged cells, improve fine lines and moisture to the skin, balancing pH level of the skin! After the super powerful serum, i will end of with the Active Protective Repair Cream uniquely designed and created to provide high UV protection. The sunscreen concentrates meet the most stringent requirements of product safety and non-toxicity standard. It also helps to fight against free radical, reduce fine lines and pigmentation!

It may sound like there's a lot of steps to follow, but stay tuned for more beauty tips as i explain why each and every step is very important to our skin! Because knowledge is power!

Real or Fake?

With the huge market out there, how do you tell the real from the fake? And when does it really matter to you?

Many people ask me from time to time, how to differential an item's authenticity. But my question back to you is, does it matter to you? There are things that i feel you should NEVER get a fake, but yet there are some things that does not really matter to me! So what's the guidelines to this?

For me, i am simple. The 3 NEVERs!
- I will NEVER buy huge brands items from unknown source if it will get me fined while entering the main shop, if i happened to be cheated into getting a fake. I will just get them from the original stores.
- I will NEVER buy food supplements, medication or consumable items that are to be eaten, from unknown sources because this can literally kill me if they are not made with the correct prescriptions.
- I will NEVER buy skincare products like cream or serum that are to be used on the face from unauthorized shops, because i will not want to sacrifice my face, just to test the authenticity of the items.

Apart from the 3 NEVERs, i think the rest of the following are fine with me.
Things like perfume - I choose it according to the scent from the bottle and not just the brand, so assuming that the scent I chose did not go wrong. Then I feel it won't kill me if it so happened that it is a non-authentic piece. At most, the scent may not last as long as the originals.
Eye shadows - There have been some commotions about the authenticity of some eye shadows in the market, like the common one is the Urban Decay Naked Palette. But the main thing in choosing a eye shadow is often the shades, so if i like the shades i buy them, and i guess the authenticity is not the main issue with me. But i have to add, a good authentic foundation base is very important!
Clothes - According to the chart we did previously, if you are not someone who goes purely for brand i think you won't really mind if they are authentic cause very often we are going for a certain trend or design. However if you are particular about the brand then my advise is to go to the authentic stores. As for me, i goes for the design and style, if i like it, brand and authenticity does not matter to me. But if i don't, even if it is a 100% authentic branded item at a great discount, i will not get it.
Shoes and accessories - I think my stand for shoes and accessories are the same as clothes, if i like it, i buy it. Not for the brand, but for the design, style and quality! Things without brand or non-authentic can be of great quality too!
Makeup brushes - Quality is very important to me. There are many brush brands out there that produces really expensive but bad quality brushes while some without a brand can be of great quality! Personally i have a 32 pieces M.A.C Make up brush set i got online some time back, even though some people may say that i might have been cheated, but because they are of great quality, smooth and soft, i love them alot! They are of such good quality it is comparable to the authentic ones! The question is, does authenticity of such item matters to you just because of the brand? To me, i simply loved them and would even recommend them to my friends and to you!

Am i saying that i support the production of non-authentic items? No.
Yet, to some things, i feel what is more important is that i like them, i do not really care about authenticity. What is the point of getting something authentic, that you do not like? But then again, i have my rules when it comes to authenticity, my 3 NEVERs!

I set my own priorities and i am careful to guard them myself. You can do it too!

Unfolding Chapter!

As i unveil a new category, beauty and wellness guides! Be more informed about your skin and body, how to take care of it and tips on looking your best! Find out more in our bi-daily issue! Feel free to leave your comments on questions or topics you would like me to talk about in my next post! Your feedback and suggestions are very important to me!

In the world, there's no ugly people but lazy ones, you can look great too!