SKIN&LAB Dr Pore Tightening Glacial Clay Facial Mask

It's October again and this means Halloween is here! I'm sure some of you are already thinking about what halloween costume you should get this year. Well, I think I got myself some option here haha...just kidding! 

又是十月了， 时间过得真快啊，万圣节又到咯！相信有些人已经准备好今年要扮谁了吧。我也不差哦，下面的好不赖吧？ 哈哈

raaaawwwhhhh!!! The green face monster is here! 

This is my current favorite clay mask. I use it when I feel that my skin is getting very oily. It is usually the week before menses. It is the week which we have our mood swing and abnormal appetite. During this week, the level of progesterone increases and this stimulates higher sebum production. This is why our skin gets oily faster.

我最近最爱的就是这款粘土面膜。每当我觉得脸很油的时候，我就会敷上它，通常都是大姨妈来的前一个星期，也就是我们女生会有情绪波动问题和胃口大增的那一个星期。 月经来之前，孕酮的水平会增高，导致皮脂腺旺盛，所以脸更油。

Some people has the misconception that clay mask is only for people with oily skin but this is wrong. My skin gets oily very fast after washing. But at the same time, I also have flaky skin on my nose. I really cannot figure out my skin type back then. I end up trying a few products made for oily skin and guess what? It didn't work and my skin got worse. Then one of my friend recommended that I need to use a clay mask for deep purifying and to absorb some of the oil out. So, I got the Dr Young Anti Pore Deep Clearing Clay Mask which the girl from Sasa recommended me. Everytime I use it, I end up having pimples popping out after that and it did not help with my combination skin complication. So, I thought my skin doesn't like clay mask. Then when I met my friend who runs Vanity Jo on Facebook, she recommended me the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, it turns out great! Apparently it was not my skin that did not like clay mask, it was that particular clay mask that sucks! And then I was brave enough to buy a whole big tub of the Skin & Lab Glacial Clay Facial Mask.

许多人对粘土面膜有错误的观念，他们都以为粘土面膜只适合油性肤质。我的脸洗干净过后很快就会出油，可是常常鼻子都会脱皮。连我自己也分不清是怎么一回事。 结果就盲目地试了一些给油性肌的产品咯。最后还是弄巧反拙。然后就有朋友建议我用粘土面膜， 因为粘土面膜有深层净化的功效，它也可以吸掉皮肤多余的油脂。后来我就买了Dr Young 的Anti Pore Deep Clearing Clay Mask，因为Sasa的销售小姐介绍的。每次用完我就会有小小颗的痘痘，而且它根本没有改善我的肤质。 当时我以为我的皮肤不适合用粘土面膜。 还好后来认识了一位女生，就是我常提起的Vanity Jo，她让我试用Innisfree 的 Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask，效果超好的！事实上问题不在于我的皮肤，而是用了不好的产品。过后呢，我就大胆地买了一大罐Skin & Lab 的 Glacial Clay Facial Mask。

My first experience with this clay mask was unpleasant. Because it stings, A LOT. I thought it's my skin again and I was pretty bumped that I didn't stink to the Innisfree one. Immediately I was thinking of who to give this to. Luckily, I look it up on the internet to see if there is someone else who is having the same issue as me. And BAM! It turns out the tingling effect for the first 5 minutes is normal. It is when the product act against the dead skin cells.

我的第一次并不是很爽 *偷笑* ， 因为皮肤感觉又刺又辣。我真的以为又是我的问题，而且干嘛手痒不买回Innisfree呢？！ 其实我已经想着要把这罐东西给谁好了。幸好有上网找看有没有别人也有同样的问题，果然每个用过都这样， 前五分钟都会有刺刺的感觉，那是产品针对死皮的化学作用。

Basically, this mask works in 3 steps. First, it clears off all the unnecessary stuff on the surface of the skin like dirt, oil, dead skin cells. Secondly, when the mask starts drying out, it helps to tighten and firm up the pores. And lastly, the oatmeal in the mask helps to put back hydration into the skin. So, the skin is perfectly balanced = less oily + more hydration.

基本上，这款粘土面膜的功效分为三大步。第一，大扫除：面膜会将表层的杂物如：污垢、油脂和死皮清除。 第二， 面膜慢慢干的同时也帮助拉紧皮肤和缩小毛孔。最后，面膜里的燕麦片可帮助恢复皮肤里的水分。少了油 + 多了水分 = 皮肤里外就会完美地平衡了。

Besides the normal use of a clay mask, I also like to use it on my acne. I'll put it on overnight and the clay mask helps it to dry off quicker and also reduces the redness. If you have combination skin, do consider using this clay mask on your T-zone only and put on a separate mask, like a hydration mask, for the U-zone. This also one of the Tip Tuesday that Tati talked about on her Youtube channel recently. Apart from that, Skin & Lab suggested that it can be used on the back or any part of the body where you have acne. The tea tree extract in the product is anti-bacterial so it helps to calm and reduce acne.

除了一般敷脸的用法，我也会把面膜点在痘痘上过夜。这样痘痘会更快干掉，也会消红。如果你是混合肌的，可以把粘土面膜涂在 T 字部位上， 然后再用另一种保湿面膜涂在 U 字部位上。 除此之外，Skin & Lab 也建议大家可以用在身体有痘痘的部位上。 产品里的茶树精华有抗菌的功效， 它可帮助镇定和消除痘痘。

Plugged from wishtrend.com
The official website of Skin & Lab only has the Korean version 

This is absolutely my savior! My skin has improved so much. And it is safe to say that this is the secret to maintaining my skin balanced for the past few months. The clay mask did not dry out my skin and most importantly, it lowers the activeness of my sebum. I have less breakout since I started using it, which is miracle! I can say that this product made my skin routine complete. I usually use it once a week because my skin is not that oily. Previously, it was not available in Malaysia. You can only get them from Korea if you travel there or you can order online. I got it from Vanity Jo for RM70. And recently, Skin & Lab set up an official website for us, Malaysian! How great is that?! This clay mask is RM71 on their website (not including shipping). I hope I shed some light on this clay mask topic. If you do not have a clay mask in your routine, do consider this clay mask.

这简直就是我的救世主啊！我的皮肤改进了很多。我这几个月都是靠它来维持漂亮的肌肤。这粘土面膜不会使皮肤干燥，更重要的是， 它平定了我的皮脂腺。自从用了它以后，我就很少生痘痘了，简直就是奇迹！由于我的皮肤不是很油， 我通常一个星期只用一次。这产品之前在马来西亚都买部到，只有在韩国或是网上有得买。我是在Vanity Jo 买的，一罐 RM70。只有最近Skin & Lab才有在马来西亚设定了他们的官方网站。 超棒的！网上售价是RM71（不包括运输费）。我希望今天粘土面膜这个话题给了大家一点领悟。如果你没有式过粘土面膜的话，不妨考虑这款。

With love,
pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: GARNIER Sakura White Pinkish Radiance Intensive Whitening Mask

Happy Deepavali, Ladies! Today, I have a short one for you out there. It's from the new Garnier Sakura White series. Before Garnier came out with this series, it has never cross my mind that sakura has any nutrient/benefit to us, human, apart from its beauty and fragrance. The truth is, these cherry blossoms are rich in antioxidants and they are also anti-inflammatory. And the most important benefit that is the key selling point of this product is its whitening effect.

屠妖节快乐！今天就来个简短的点评吧。这是Garnier新出的Sakura White 系列。在这之前，我从未想过樱花除了美和香以外，其实对人也有好处。事实是，樱花含有丰富的抗氧化成分，而且它可帮助消炎。最重要的也是这产品的头号卖点，就是它的美白功效。

But I did not realize any major whitening result after using it for one time. Though I have to give credit to Garnier for using such good quality material which allows the mask to fit perfectly to the face. And another good thing about this mask is that it does not leave the face feeling sticky after use. It also has a nice scent to it which goes for all the other product in the same series.

不过， 我用了一次后， 并没有发现有明显的美白效果。 虽然如此，我还是得给Garnier打星，他们采用的面膜品质很好，敷在脸上超合的。还有啊，用完以后，脸不会觉得粘粘的。面膜里淡淡的香味，还不错。

The mask is pink. 

The retail price is RM9.90 per piece. It's not the cheapest. And I think I would only repurchase it if I'm desperate and it is the only mask available on the rack. 

市场售价一片是RM9.90。它不是最便宜的面膜。你觉得我会再买这款面膜吗？假设市场上只剩下这款面膜，其他的都没有了，那我就会买咯。

Have a good night rest everyone!

With love, 

pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: LANEIGE Water Bank Double Moisture Mask

Our Mask Talk series would not be complete without this "power mask". (And no, this is not the last post for the series. There are too many masks in the market.) This mask is the one mask that every girl should have on standby. Any other mask can give you instant result for a couple hours but this particular one, can give you up to 48 hours of bouncy, soft skin. I've experienced it personally, even though they did not make such claim. 

咱们的面膜系列如果没有提到这款 “重量级” 面膜绝对不完整。（放心，这不是最后一篇，因为市场上真的有太多太多的面膜了） 这面膜可是每个女生家里，无时无刻， 一年365天都必须有一片来应付不时之需的。 市场上任何一款面膜用后都可以让皮肤呈现出即刻的效果， 可是Laneige 的这款呢，可以给予长达48小时的弹弹肌。 本人可是有身经体验哦 哈哈 

This "power mask" does what it say it does

The packaging is kept simple like any other Laneige products. Inside, the mask is folded properly and the white plastic with holes is what keeping the mask in place. Notice that the white plastic with holes is only half? Laneige has shows that little innovative like this help to save cost, material and most importantly, mother earth! It basically go to the rubbish bin anyway. As for the mask itself, the material fits like a second skin to the face. It's made out from natural cotton. There is also something extra for the bottom half of the face. It's double power for the chin and cheeks! 

皮面包装的设计都以简单利落为主，和其他Laneige 产品一样。 里面的面膜则是整齐地折着，中间有半片白色塑料隔着。只有半片哦！ Laneige 还瞒有环保意识的，当然，这也是他们省钱、省成本的其中一招。那片白色的隔离塑料反正都是直接进垃圾桶的啦！ 它面膜本身是天然棉制的，非常合身（脸）。下半边还有附多一层，所以脸颊和下巴有双层滋润哦！

The double layer mask is attached together at the bottom.
So, just put on the bigger layer first then fold the other half layer onto the cheeks and chin, then adjust.

The consistency of the essence is quite thick and it is advised to leave it on for 30 minutes for optimal result. After that, I will massage for a few minutes until the essence is almost dry. I practice the basic 5 step face massage for a more obvious V-shape face. It's pretty simple and you don't really need to make it into exactly 5 step. You can just go with the flow. 

精华液的质感比较粘， 面膜要放上30分钟才会有最佳效果。然后呢，我会慢慢按摩脸部直到剩下的精华液差不多干完。基本上我的按摩方式有五步，有瘦脸和提拉的作用，脸看起来更V。其实不一定要分五步，随心也可以。

As for the price, it is slightly more expensive than the others. Retail price is RM150 for 8 sheets, so it's RM18.75 each sheet. I got it from my trusty friend, Vanity Jo, who got it directly from Korea. It's RM12 per sheet. You can find a lot of other webstores selling it too. It's usually about RM10-12 per piece. So, it's still quite affordable. You can use it once in awhile then :)

至于它的价格嘛，会比较贵。市价是八片RM150， 所以一片大概是RM18.75。我是透过朋友Vanity Jo，从韩国买回来的。一片只要RM12。大家可以在很多网上商店找到，通常是RM10 到 RM12之间。其实还算瞒划的， 它的CP值高的。最多久久用一次好了 :) 

With love, 

pei san 

7-days challenge #3: BIORE UV Aqua Rich Whitening SPF 50 PA+++

It's been awhile since I did a 7 days challenge. Now, here's an exciting product to try. It's the No.1 sunblock brand in Japan. Previously, Jeannie did a full review on their UV Perfect Milk SPF 50 PA+++. Their sunblock comes in different consistency: water-based, gel-based and even face milk and mousse. They also have a wide range of formulation targeting any problem or needs of every Asian girl. There's whitening, brightening, water and sweat resistance, tinted sunblock etc. It all depends on your lifestyle and preference.

好久没玩七天大挑战了。今天带来了一个很棒的产品。它可是日本防晒排行第一的品牌哦！之前，Jeannie 也写了一篇关于他们家的UV Perfect Milk SPF 50 PA+++的点评。他们家推出的防晒有不同的质感，有水状的，胶装的，还有牛奶和摩丝装的。他们也有许多不同的配方来针对每个亚洲女生的各种问题和需求。有美白、提亮、防水、防汗和有色等等。大家应该依自己的生活方式和偏好来选择。

Here's what it looks like 

Day 1 - First application was pretty smooth. The white cream turns into a colorless watery cream. It also sinks in very fast. It's not greasy or sticky on the face, even after a few hours. 

Day 2 - I was in Sungai Lembing with my friends and we went hiking to the famous rainbow waterfall. So, it was the golden opportunity to test out this product. Even with all the sweating throughout the 1 hour hike, my face was not sticky or greasy. I almost forgot that I applied sunblock on my face. 

Day 3 - No breakout so far. No clogged pores too. No shiny disco face. 

Day 4 - I applied Holika Holika Face 2 Change CC Cream on top of the sunblock and stays really well. It wasn't super oily and slippery. 

Day 5 - No major whitening of skin tone but it also didn't darken. So, it's a good news. 

第一天－第一次用后感觉很滑。白白的乳液推开后会变无色。它也很快就被皮肤吸收。即使过了几个小时后，脸也不会觉得油腻。

第二天－刚好今天我和一班朋友到林明山去游玩。一大清早就爬上山看著名的彩虹瀑布， 爬了一个小时流了很多汗，可是也没觉得很粘或不舒服，几乎忘了自己有擦防晒。 

第三天－没长痘，毛孔也没阻塞，也没油光。

第四天－我擦了防晒后，擦了Holika Holika Face 2 Change CC Cream。感觉不错，妆还瞒耐的，脸也不觉得特别油。

第五天－皮肤没有明显的变白，也没变黑，所以是件好事。

Fresh from the tube, it's a white cream but after you blend it out, it feels watery  

This is a chemical sunblock which absorbs sun rays to protect the skin. Unlike mineral sunblock which contains titanium oxide and zinc oxide, they deflect or block sun rays from damaging the skin. Chemical sunblock gives more coverage. Another thing that makes this sunblock so good is that Biore also added some skincare elements into the sunblock. It is said to contain natural Chamomile extract which helps to reduce the production of melanin and prevent age spots caused by sun damage. There's also some moisturizing agents in the product including Hyaluronic Acid and mix citrus essence. 

这款是化学防晒乳，它是将紫外线吸收然后以一种较低的能量形态释放出来，物理防晒是以氧化钛和氧化锌来将紫外线反射掉。化学防晒给于的保护制度较高。 这防晒还有的好处就是Biore在产品里也添加了一些保养元素。它含有有机菊花精华，有效帮助减少黑色素的产生，也可以预防黑斑。产品里也有玻尿酸和柑橘精华等保湿剂。 

The pointy head does keep things clean and easy

The sunblock has very light frangrance but it's not noticeable. I also like it because it does not have the yucky chemical sunblock smell that others have. The packaging is simple but thoughtful because the light plastic tube is convenient for travelling. The pointy head also keeps thing clean. The price to pay is RM32.90/33g. 

这防晒乳含有淡淡的香精，而且它没有那种防晒有的化学物味，单单这点就另我爱死它了。包装很简单，不过很周到，因为树胶管轻便，容易携带。附来的小尖头确保产品不会弄到到处都是。需付的代价是RM32.90/33g。

This, indeed, is one of the best sunblock in the market. 

这的确是市场上最好用的防晒乳之一。

With love, 

pei san 

Holika Holika Face 2 Change CC Cream in Pink Beige SPF 32 PA++

Holika Holika Face 2 Change CC Cream 

Yes, we are talking about CC Cream today and it's gonna be quite a long post here...uh huh
I've been eyeing on this CC cream for a long long time and finally I decided to get it. I got the Holika Holika's CC Cream straight from Korea through my friend,Vanity Jo couple months ago. It's slightly cheaper than buying from their outlet. CC Cream is slightly different from BB Cream. The idea of Color Correction Cream is to enhance your complexion. It brightens up the skin, hides any dull or uneven skin tone and gives the skin a natural glow. CC Cream is often used to create the natural no-make-up make up look. The kind that you see on Korean actresses on TV. This is like the ultimate cheat code for girls haha

是的，我们今天谈的就是CC霜，而且今天的post还瞒长的哦。。其实我很早就盯上这只CC霜了。终于，上几个月前透过朋友,Vanity Jo，从韩国买来了， 它是比再马来西亚买便宜一点。 CC霜和BB霜不一样。CC霜是帮助改善肤色、提亮和遮盖不均匀肤色，好让皮肤看起来莹亮健康。CC霜是常常用来打造出自然裸妆的最佳良品， 所有韩国明星都靠它，它绝对是所有女生的最终诈计 哈哈

There's 2 color options for this product: 01 Pink Beige & 02 Natural Beige. Pink beige is designed to match skin with cool undertone. It also gives the face some pinkish tone. Natural Beige is meant for warm tone skin. It's normal for CC Cream to have limited color selection because CC Cream was invented by Asian. Generally, Asians have very fair skin and we prefer fair skin. It is said that fair skin can hide a women's ugliness of other parts.

这款CC霜有两个色调：01 粉白亮白色和 02 米白自然色。粉红肤色是专为冷色调肤色打造的。 它可以瞬间把皮肤提亮，而且让皮肤看起来比较粉嫩。自然肤色呢，是给暖色肤色的。CC霜通常都不会有太多的色调选择因为CC霜是我们亚洲人所发明的，而亚洲人的肤色都是偏白的， 我们也比较喜欢白细的皮肤，一白遮三丑嘛！

Originally, CC Cream is white when it's pump out from the tube as you can see from the photo. After blending it onto the skin, it turns beige. The CC Cream contains micro capsules which will burst and release the color when rubbed into the skin. The texture is very light and smooth on the skin. It's easy to blend and I only need 3 little drops for the whole face. The CC Cream instantly gives the skin looking glowing and radiant. It is very reflective to light so it is not suitable for oily skin. Because your face will look super shiny like a disco ball after a couple hours. Even for me, someone with combination skin, I find it hard to accept because even right after I apply it, my face kinda look greasy and super shiny. I still prefer matte finish. So, sometimes I'll apply some powder over. CC Cream can be used as a make up base also to boost up your skin complexion, which is what I like about it.

这CC霜挤出来的时候是白色的。用手搽在皮肤上，以打圈圈的手势，白色CC霜就会马上变自然色。这是因为CC霜里含有微小的胶囊，我们用手搽在脸上的时候会把它挤暴，然后胶囊里的色素就会跑出来。CC霜的质感非常柔顺、轻薄，非常容易推开，整张脸就只需三小滴。搽上CC霜之后，整张脸马上变得容光焕发。CC霜的光泽感非常强，所以不适合油性肌肤， 出油后它会让皮肤看起来更亮，像迪斯科球一样。即使搽在我的脸上我都觉得有点难以接受。 而且我只是混合肌耶！我搽完后就感觉脸又油又亮。我还是比较喜欢亚光自然的底妆。有时我会再打点粉上去。CC霜除了可以单用以外，也可以当妆前乳。皮肤会看起来更细嫩，我超喜欢的。

The CC cream appears to be white when pump out from the tube.
When it's blended/rub against the skin, it turns into beige. 

Generally, CC Cream's coverage is less compared to foundation and some BB cream. For Holika Holika's CC Cream, the coverage is light to medium. It does erase off redness but it's not so good at covering acne and 'recovering' acne which is usually darker. So, I still need some concealer on certain spot. Compared to Hera's CC Cream, coverage is lighter but it's heavier than iope's CC Cream. I've tried some sample of Hera's CC Cream and I loved it but it's just too expensive. If I'm not mistaken, it's RM140 for only 30ml. Here's the before and after photo. 

通常CC霜的遮霞力都不比粉底和BB霜强。Holika Holika的CC霜遮霞力是偏弱，遮痘痘没什么效，可是遮红斑就非常不错。搽了CC霜还是要用加点遮霞膏。相比起Hera的CC霜，Holika Holika的遮霞力比较弱，可是比iope的强一点。我之前试过了Hera的CC霜样本，还瞒喜欢的，可是太贵了。没记错的话，要RM140，而且只有30ml。
以下是我用前、用后的照片。

My bare face with some pimple scars here and there, especially on the cheeks.
I also have uneven skin tone. On the jaw line, my skin is darker and dull.
Skin on the cheeks are more sensitive and usually appear to be red. 

I got the shade 01 Pink Beige because I prefer to have slight hint of pink so that I don't look like a pale face ghost

As for the lasting power, hmm....in Malaysia, there's no such thing as long lasting make up people!! Usually my make up just melt when I walk outside. So, unless you are in a air-conditioned room all the time, make up doesn't last. And with the assumption that we are in a air-conditioned room or Genting Highland or Cameron Highland, this CC Cream does last quite long. 

至于持妆力呢。。。在马来西亚，要妆容持久根本是不可能的任务啊！通常只要我一踏出去，妆就开始熔了。所以，除非你是二十四小时呆在冷气房内，否则妆是不可能维持那么久的。假设我们都处于冷气房内或是云顶高原还是金马伦高原，这款CC霜的持妆力还瞒好的。

And it's not drying to the skin. They have added some moisturizing agent to the CC Cream. It claims that it contains 49% of moisturizing serum, which improved skin texture. It also contains bifida ferment lysate which is a kind of probiotic bacteria that helps to repairs skin cell. This is also the kind of bacteria that is used in the famous Lancome Genifique as DNA repairing agent. There are also some plant/flower extract like portulaca oleracea, Nymphaea alba (European White Waterlily leaf), Nymphaea caerulea (Blue Egyptian water lily leaf) and  lilium candidum (lily leaf). The CC Cream is mainly fats and clay which provide the 'body' to all the ingredients. But this also confirms that CC Cream is not for oily skin. Besides that, there's also coral and pearl powder in it. 

还有，它对皮肤一点都不会干，他们在CC霜里加了些保湿剂。据说，49%都是保湿精华，可提高皮肤质感。产品里也含有一种益生菌，叫bifida ferment lysate。它可帮助皮肤修饰细胞。这种益生菌也是著名专柜品牌Lancome Genifique里所用的主要基因修复成份。此外，产品里还一些植物/花类的精华，例如马齿苋、欧洲白睡莲、埃及蓝睡莲和莲花叶等。CC霜的主要成份还是脂肪类和黏土类，是所有成份的“支架”。这也肯定了一点，那就是CC霜不适合油性肌肤。产品里也添加了珊瑚粉和珍珠粉。

Another plus of this CC Cream is that is has SPF 32 PA++. The product comes in a tube like a toothpaste with a pump. No complain so far but I wonder how am I going to get the product out when there's only a little left. I tried to twist the pump to open the tube but it doesn't move. Probably because it's meant to keep the product in an air tight container, otherwise it will oxidize and become bad. CC Cream is amazing in transforming your complexion immediately. But the downside is, it does not give much coverage. I still have to touch up some trouble spots with concealer.

CC霜的另一个好处就是它也有防晒功能。 产品附有SPF 32 PA++。产品的包装有点像牙膏，开口是个唧筒。用了几个月，暂时没有任何不满，可是用到要完的时候不懂产品会不会挤不出来。我试过要把唧筒转开，可是不成功，应该是不能开的吧，是要避免产品接触到空气氧化掉。CC霜的魔力的确非凡，它可以瞬间转换肤色。可是，它的缺点就是，遮霞力差。我还是另外得用遮霞膏来补一下。

Holika Holika's CC Cream is quite affordable. I got it for RM75/50ml from my friend I mentioned earlier. I know they have it in the stores in Sunway Pyramid and Times Square but I'm not sure how much. And the amount of product you get is a lot. I don't know when am I going to finish this whole tube.

Holika Holika的CC霜不会很贵。我是拖朋友买的，网址在上面， 要RM75/50ml。我知道他们在Sunway Pyramid 和 Times Square都有专店可是就不知道价格是多少。这整只CC霜是50毫升，的确是不少，都不懂用到几时才会用完。

Now that everyone is familiar with CC Cream, the latest I've heard is that Julep came out with DD cream! "Dynamic Do-all" cream. We shall wait and see. 

现在大家都对CC霜很熟悉了吧？最近有听闻Julep推出了DD霜吗？我们一起期待吧！

With love, 

pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: GARNIER Intensive 3 in 1 Whitening Essence Mask

Hi ladies, this week I've tried the old Garnier Intensive 3 in 1 Whitening Essence Mask. Which 3 in 1 you may ask. It's Scutellaria extract, pure lemon essence and Tanggula glacier water. As written on the back of the package, Scutellaria is a kind of mint, can reduce melanin production which helps to lighten the skin tone while the acidic pure lemon essence helps to remove dead skin cell and brightening. The highly nourishing  glacier water from Tanggula, Tibet, is to boost hydration and lock it in our skin cell. With all these 3 ingredients combined, the skin will be fairer, more radiant and hydrated. 

嗨，姐妹们！这星期试用的面膜有卡尼尔的Intensive三合一Whitening Essence Mask。哪三样呢？ 就是黄苓，纯柠檬精华和唐古拉山冰川水。包装后面写着：黄苓是一种薄荷，可减少黑色素的产生，以帮助提亮肤色，而柠檬可帮助去除死皮和美白。那含有丰富矿物质的唐古拉山冰川水是补水和锁水。这三样成份混合在一起，皮肤会变得更白、更亮丽，也更保湿。

Here's my zombie looking mask face

So, here's my first impression. The fabric is very soft and it's quite hard to manage. The fitting is good. It does feel like a second skin. And the size of the mask is also adequate. But it dried out within 10 minutes which I think is because of 2 reasons: one, the absorption of the fabric is not as strong as other mask that I've used and; two, there is only 19ml of essence in the package. Whereas other mask usually has 25ml and some even has 30ml. As for the result, I'll let you be the judge. I have a before and after photo below which is taken at the same spot with the same lighting. 

我对这面膜的第一印象是布质很软、很贴，可是很难拿捏。大小刚刚好。不过，十分钟后就干透了。我觉得是因为两个原因： 一， 布质的吸水力较弱；二，面膜里只有19毫升的精华。 一般面膜都会有25毫升，一些甚至有30毫升。 至于它的功效呢，我就让你自己来评评吧！以下是我用前，用后的照片，都在同一个地方和同一种灯光下拍的。

Garnier actually recommends it to be used twice a week and the skin will appear fairer and more radiant day after day. Exactly how long you will need? I seriously don't know. I've tried 1 and I did not really notice any lightening of my skin tone. Anyway, it's RM7.90. Not the cheapest but still affordable. 

卡尼尔其实建议大家一周用两次。皮肤就会一天比一天白。要多久呢？这一点我可不知道咯。试了一次其实不觉得我的肤色有白到。这面膜一片是RM7.90，绝对不是市场上最便宜的，不过还瞒实惠的。

With love, 

pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: NARUKO Rose & Botanic HA Aqua Cubic Hydrating Mask

This is the old packaging.
The new one is slightly different but the base color is still the same.

Here's another of my favorite mask from Naruko. It is also one of their most popular products and was nominated for Cite Cosme Beauty Awards last year. It's a lovely rose-scented deep hydration mask that can prevent dullness and give radiant complexion, as what they claims. I gotta admit that I'm a sucker for nice scent haha...But the scent does have therapeutic function, it really helps a lot in relaxation, which is one of the main reason I keep going for sheet mask. 

今天要给大家分享的是我的最爱之一， 它也是牛尔亲研的热卖产品，去年还获得了Cite Cosme Beauty Awards的提名。一打开包装，淡淡的玫瑰花香扑鼻而来。据说，面膜可给予深层保湿，让暗沉的皮肤焕然一新、明亮艳人。在这里，我必须想大家坦白，我是会被香味所吸引，我超爱香香的产品。。哈哈。。可是我觉得香味的确有治疗性效果，对放松身心很有帮助，也是我一直喜欢用这种面膜的原因。

Now, the real reason this mask is one of their best seller is the micro technology that used to transform the the essence into ultra-fine bio-active molecules that can easily penetrate through the skin cells into deeper layer and release its active energy. And of course the mask is full of awesome ingredients and their signature Phytoferulin. They not only pump hydration into the skin, they also lock in the moisture. And all the rose extract and essential oils, other plant extracts are for hydration, nourishment and anti-aging. But the most vital element is still the micro technology that is used for better absorption. 

它好卖的真正原因其实是因为牛尔亲研运用了微科技把精华变成超细微活性精华液，所以它的渗透性佳，可穿入皮肤深层释放它的活性能量，帮助后续保养及加乘上上妆效果。 而且，面膜里都是一级棒的成份，还有他们家独有的Phytoferulin。这些成份不但给予高效保湿，而且还帮助锁水。面膜里的多种玫瑰精华和精华油及其他植物精华都是给皮肤提供水分、滋养及帮助抗老。关键的还是微科技的贡献，好让皮肤吸收的更多。

Love the fabric of this mask!

Another important element that make a good mask is the fabric. For this mask, they used a thin and soft fabric for better absorption. The soft fabric was able to cover the skin without any air trapped in between. So, the skin is forced to absorb maximum level of goodness from the mask. The essence is watery but has a gel-like consistency. So, I do feel a bit sticky after using. 

一张好的面膜还有另一个很重要的元素，那就是布料。这款呢，用的是比较软薄的布质，好让皮肤可以有更好的吸收效果。软软的布质会乖乖的敷在皮肤上，没有多余的空气藏在里头。这样皮肤就被逼吸收精华里所有的滋润。面膜里的精华水水的可是又有点凝胶状。用完以后，我感觉有点粘粘的。

By the way, Naruko has set up their flagship store in Penang Gurney Paragon Mall and Johor Bahru City Square Mall. If you stay nearby, lucky you! And lastly on this post, how much is this mask anyway? As usual, it is dirt cheap! Buy 1 box get 1 box free for RM59 so each is only RM2.95. Link is here. 

还有，顺便告诉大家，Naruko在槟城Gurney Paragon Mall和新山City Square Mall都开了自己的专卖店。住在槟城和新山的朋友们，你们真幸运啊！Post到了尾声，大家都想知道这面膜到底多少钱对吗？我跟你们讲，超便宜的！ 买一盒送一盒，只售RM59，所以一片只要RM2.95. 网址就在此。

Thanks for reading! Till next time :)

With love, 

pei san 

GARNIER Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam

Hi everyone! How was your long Raya weekend? Hope you wasn't too busy having fun and didn't get enough rest. Otherwise, your body and skin are gonna be mad at you! Pimples will be poppin' out soon. Well, my skin has always been a drama queen and pimple is a regular visitor. But I did managed to keep my skin clear for the past 1 month with the help of some salicylic acid. I've been using the new Garnier Pure Active Fruit Energy Energizing Facial Foam which is full of Vitamin C from Grapefruit and Pomegranate. This cleanser is formulated for acne prone skin. It helps to prevent acne and brightens skin. Acne and brightening has to come together in my opinion because acne problem comes with acne scars that is very unpleasant to the eyes. Getting rid of the acne only takes about a week or two but the acne scar, it takes months!! 

嗨，大家的开斋节假期过得如何啊？应该都不会忙着玩而忽略了休息吧。是的话，身体和皮肤都应该会很不爽了，痘痘也就快长出来了。我的皮肤一直都有痘痘的困扰，可是自从我用了这支洗脸霜以后，已经一个多月没长痘痘了。这是因为洗脸霜里添加了水杨酸和柚子及红石榴提炼出来的维他命C。这款洗脸霜是专为痘痘肌所打造的，它可帮助抗痘和美白。一直以来我都觉得痘痘和美白是息息相关的，去除痘痘一两个星期就搞定，可是痘疤就要几个月以上。

So, the ideal thing to do is to prevent acne. Salicylic acid helps to exfoliate the skin which unclog pores and prevent lesions. A clogged pore is where bacteria builds up easily and develop into an acne. But salicylic acid can be a bit drying to the skin and furthermore, this is a foam cleaner. After using it for a month, my skin is perfectly fine and there is not drying issue. This is because the concentration of salicylic acid in this facial foam is pretty mild so we don't have to worry about the side effects.

所以说最好的还是抗痘。水杨酸可帮助去角质，避免毛孔阻塞，也防止它变逗。阻塞的毛孔容易有细菌生长，然后发炎变痘痘。虽然水杨酸可以防止痘痘，可是它对皮肤干燥，这洗脸霜还要是泡沫型的。还好我用了一个多月都没什么问题，因为产品里的水杨酸成分并不高。

Just add a little water and the cleanser will turn into a hand full of foam

On its cleansing action, it is very effective in removing dirt and oil off the face. As for its brightening effect, I did not notice any drastic change in my skin tone. On the contrary, I did not notice any darkening on my skin either. So, I can't be sure about the brightening effect because my sunblock has whitening effect too.

在洗脸方面， 它的确可以很有效地把灰尘和油脂洗掉。至于它的美白功效呢， 我不觉得我的肤色有明显地改善；相反的，我也没有发现肤色有变黑， 所以我不敢肯定，而且我用的防晒膏也有美白功效。

Anyway, I'm very happy with this cleanser because I have been pimple-free for a month. In my context of life, that is some major accomplishment. By the way, this cleanser is only RM6.50 for 50ml and RM11.90 for 100ml. It's available at all Guardian, Watsons, pharmacies and departmental stores.

无论如何，可以一个月都不长痘痘我已经很高兴了。在我的生活字典里， 那时很大不了了。还有，这洗脸霜只售RM6.50/50ml， 大的100ml是RM11.90。在Guardian, Watsons，各大药行和商场都有销售。

With love,
pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: NARUKO Taiwan Magnolia Brightening and Firming Mask EX

A thousand apologizes for the late post this week. Midweek has become weekend and I'm really sorry about it. Work has been crazy and my week was too hectic. I did sneak time for mask but did not have time to blog about it. So I guess everyone is preparing for Raya holiday now? Some are already at your holiday destination I believe. Wherever you are, I'm very sure you want to look the best. Now here's something that can give you a quick fix. 

我郑重地向大家道歉，这个礼拜的post严重地迟了！真的很对不起，最近工作真的太忙了。还好我有时间敷面膜，只不过没有时间写blog。 现在大家应该都在享受着开斋节假日吧？ 相信很多都已经到达了假期的目的地对吗？ 无论你在哪儿，都会想呈献出自己最好的一面，这里我要给大家分享一个急救的良品。

This mask from Naruko's Taiwan Magnolia Series is actually for aging skin. It repair, brighten and firm the skin. I believe in starting up early in anti-aging. I'm in my quarter life so it is time to have some precaution. 

Staying up late does affect our skin complexion a bit at the next day. My skin is always a drama queen in this department. Usually after a late night, my skin will become dull and dead the next day and it will last a few days. This piss me off! It actually made me think twice before deciding whether to go clubbin' or not. I have to weigh my sacrifices which is really sad. 

这款牛尔亲研的台湾白玉兰系列专针对熟龄肌。它可修复、提亮和拉紧皮肤。本人相信抗老是越早越好，我现在都已经二十五岁了，是时候开始做些预防措施。常常熬夜不睡觉会影响肤质，第二天就马上见效。 我的皮肤绝对是“超级戏剧女王”， 反应是超大、超明显的， 而且还会持续几天呢！就因为这样，朋友约去夜店之前我都会犹豫不绝。

Okay, my point is staying up late means our body is unable to rest and detox properly and hence, our skin becomes dull and it ages faster than normal. So, this mask actually hits all the spot. After using it, I only notice slight brightening effect, don't expect it to work like a magic. That is abnormal. Don't forget it's only 15 minutes on our skin. The essence of this mask is white in color and the ingredient list is as shown for those who are interested. It mainly contains a lot of plant/flower extract. There's also shea butter in it. I'm quite surprise about this though. There's also a special ingredient called Phytoferulin. This is an exclusive ingredient owned by Naruko and used in all their products which enhances the skin's natural defense system against external harmful elements. It is created using 11 types of plant extract and is certified by ECOCERT.

ok 我要说的是，熬夜会导致身体无法好好休息和拍毒，所以肤色会暗淡，皮肤老化的速度会更快，而这款面膜刚好就是针对这几个问题。我用完后，发现只有少少的提亮效果，请大家别期望这面膜会像变魔术一样，那时不寻常的，别忘记它只有15分钟的时间来滋润我们的皮肤哦！ 面膜里的精华是白色的。所有成份都列入在以下照片里。主要的有很多种植物/花类的精华。面膜里还有乳木果油，看到它我的确很惊讶。还有一种独特的成份就是Phytoferulin，牛尔亲研独有的成份，结合了十一种植物精华，也经ECOCERT认证。

Now, from the photos, I'm sure you have notice that this mask is a bit different. It has ears and some extras at the bottom. Basically just place the mask as usual and then stretch the fabric a bit and bring the sides to hook on your ears. Then, do the same for the bottom piece.

从照片大家应该都看得出这款面膜的设计与众不同。 它有多余的“耳朵”， 下面还有多余的一块。用法基本上是和普通面膜一样的。只需将面膜敷在脸上，然后顺着拉，拉到耳朵边钩住，下巴的部分也一样。看看以下照片就懂了。

  

Apart from the ingredients, the fabric of the mask plays a vital role too. It provides the support for firming. The fabric of the mask is quite thick and this allows it to be stretch nicely to the sides. There's tonnes of firming mask out there and some are just normal sheet mask that does nothing in firming. This mask, however, has a smarter design. Put it on and you'll feel the pull from the mask. Those with double chin problems should try this mask actually, it might help in long term. Though, no one can guarantee that at this time.

一款面膜要好用，除了成份重要以外，面膜的品质也非常重要，尤其是有提拉功效的面膜。因为面膜需要给于足够的支撑度。这款面膜的布质还瞒厚的，可以放心的拉。对于有双下巴的朋友们，不妨试试这面膜，长期用应该会有效吧！可是，暂时没人敢写保单。

It's a bit small on the nose. I wish they have left some extra fabric for the tip of my nose

Plus, it's pretty cheap. They always have some sort of mask promo. Currently, it's RM69 for 2 boxes which has 20 pieces. So on average it's only RM3.45 each piece. Here's the direct link to their official webpage, Naruko's website. I've also tried the toner from the same range, check it out here! 

更棒的是，它超便宜的哦！现在买一送一，两盒RM69，总共20片，平均没片只需RM3.45。网址就在此！他们家同系列的我也试过了他们的化装水，大家参考一下吧！

With love, 

pei san 

L'OREAL Color Riche Iridescent Dewy Beige

L'oreal Color Riche in Dewy Beige.
Love the 90's inspired light gold packaging

Last month's new on shelf was this lipstick by L'oreal. If you do keep track of beauty products, you would know that this is not new to the market but new to us, Malaysians. Well, living in Malaysia, we do get things later than the Americans, usually 6 months later. Sad right?! But then again, we can let them undergo the trial and error experiment first. So, we will know what's good and what's not. Haha

上个月新上市有L'oreal 的口红。 如果你们也有留意化妆品的话，应该知道这不是真的新产品，只是在马来西亚是新上市的而已。和美国比起来，我们通常都是慢他们六个月。是不是很惨啊？ 不过，换个角度来看，是他们先当白老鼠， 这还不错！这样我们就会知道哪个产品好，哪个不好咯！ 哈哈

The Color Riche series is one of the best in drugstore. There's over 15 colors in the series. There's also a matte series available but I think there's only 5-6 shades. I do realize that L'oreal and Revlon tend to have very good lip products. I like the packaging. It has the 90s vibe and it also shows what shade it is on the outside. I hate those that doesn't and I have to open every single tube to find the one that I want. The packaging and the name that we get here is different compared to other countries. It really confuses me a little.  

Color Riche 这个系列是开架式里头最好的一个。整个系列有超过15个不同的颜色，另外还有5-6个哑光系的颜色。在众多开架式牌子里面， 我发觉L'oreal 和 Revlon 的唇膏和唇蜜都是比较好用。这次推出的Color Riche口红包装我也很喜欢，有点90年代的感觉，而且从外面就可以看到口红的颜色，超方便的！找的时候不用一支支都开来看。 另我有点混淆的是他们在不同的国家推出的包装和名字有点不一样，应该产品的配方是一样的吧

Anyway, as long as what's inside is good, it doesn't matter. The texture is very rich and creamy. It's not drying to the lips. Pigmentation is very good. I got this nude pink shade for my daily use to the office. The color turns out to be quite strong so sometimes I just have to dab it onto my lips and sheer it out. All the colors are gorgeous and wearable. I just want to have em all!

无论如何，里头的比较重要。这款口红的质地是非常浓厚，像奶油。它很滋润、也很上色。我选的这款是带点粉红的裸色，非常适合每天上班涂。由于它的色素还瞒强的，我通常会点几点在嘴唇上，然后用双唇推开它。 其实我很想把整个系列的口红都买回家 :(

I got the color Dewy Beige, which is a pinkish nude. Great for everyday use!
But somehow my camera is not picking up the color. I've tried different lighting and backdrop but it still doesn't work.
Sorry about it. Please head to your nearest L'oreal counter to see this awesome lipstick's true color! 

But I can't because it will cost me a bomb to buy all :( 

Considering that the product is such a good quality, RM35.90 for one is quite a good bargain. Hmm...save up to get more? *wink* 

You should get one too! You'll love it! 

可是就是做不到，因为我会破产 :(
虽然这产品是很好用，标价RM35.90是瞒合理的。存钱买吗？ 再想吧！
你呢？因该马上去买来试试，保证你会爱上它哦！

With love, 

pei san 

Midweek Mask Talk: ETUDE HOUSE Skin Note Lifting Up Hydrogel Mask

Hi ladies! Back at work and feeling a 'lil post holiday blue today? Well, me too. I like to have a little self-pampering session on blue days like this. A nice cold bath with my favorite shower gel which smells amazing, some deep conditioning hair mask for silky and shiny hair, follow by a nice face mask to end the day with some jazz music in the background. Simple and relaxing!

嗨，姐妹们！今天都开始上班了对吗？ 

This week, my skin is very dry and dull. Apart from that, my sebum is also out of control. It's the week of the month again :'( Hate it when it's here! And each month pass by so quickly I can barely catch up with things. My poor skin is just so terrible I thought I should try something more intense this week. I bought some mask from Etude House 3 weeks ago and this is one of it. It's not a normal sheet mask. It's a gel mask.

这星期我的皮肤特别干燥，色调也比较暗沉，皮脂腺完全失控，是大姨妈要来了。最近总觉得时间过得特别快，每个月眨眼就过去了，根本跟不上啊！而我可怜的皮肤每个月都被折磨:'( 所以这星期打算用比较强的面膜。早前在Etude House买了这个，有三星期了。它不是普通纸/布面膜，是胶状的。

The mask is divided into 2 pieces, top and bottom half. The gel mask is protected with 2 layers of film, one side with clear film and one with white film. This is to ensure that the masks don't stick together and it is also easier to handle. The gel mask is very thin and slippery but luckily, it's not easily torn. The instruction on the back of the package says to place the side with clear film onto the skin for maximum effect. So, what I did was, I remove the clear film first, then place the mask onto my face and then only I remove the white film. The white film gives me more control over the soft gel mask. It's easier to hold it in place that way. The gel mask sticks to the face like a glove, no air bubble at all! This is one thing I'm starting to like about gel mask.

这款面膜被分成上下两片， 而且前后两侧都有加保护膜。一边是透明的，另一边是白色的塑胶纸， 是避免面膜不会粘在一起，比较好拿。这款胶面膜很薄，又很滑，不过幸好它不会很容易破。包装上有写明要将有透明塑胶纸的那一面贴在脸上，效果会比较好。所以我就先将透明的塑胶纸拉开，然后将面膜敷在脸上，再把白色的塑胶纸拿掉。用了它，我已经开始爱上胶面膜了，因为它伏贴感很好。

This is the film that I mentioned earlier.
Sorry that I didn't take a photo before removing it from the mask

The Hydrogel Mask is not a 1 piece mask, it's divided into bottom and top half for easier application

It's a bit small though so if you have bigger or wider face, the mask will not be able to cover everything.
I hope they make it bigger

Here's the instruction and ingredients.
Like all other masks, the main ingredients are water and glycerin.
A little bit of royal jelly extract and hydrolyzed collagen is added

This is the texture of the gel mask when all the essence has dried off.
I believe the pattern is designed to increase the gripping power of the mask. 

The texture of the essence is very thick so after using it, my face was quite sticky. As for the lifting effect, I don't think there is any because the gel texture is soft. However, I do realize that some redness has reduce and it's very moisturizing. The mask helps to stabilize my skin and calm down the sebum. The mask is lightly scented and the fragrance is very nice.

面膜里的精华很厚，用完之后脸会粘粘的。至于有没有拉提的效果呢？ 本人觉得一点都没有因为面膜是胶状的，太软了。 可是， 我却觉得它有效地镇定了我的皮肤。红斑消了，皮脂腺也没那么旺盛了。 一整天皮肤都没有特别油。我也瞒喜欢面膜的香味， 淡淡的。

Overall, I would say it's a good one and I'll definitely repurchase it. But the mask is not cheap. It's RM 16.90 each. I got it for only RM 11.80 because there was a 30% discount. There's 5 selection in the Hydrogel Mask series: Deep Moisturizing, Brightening, Pore Tightening, Calming and Lifting Up. I also got the Pore Tightening one which is made of apple and clay. So stay tune for it!

终结来讲本人觉得这是个好面膜，下会肯定会再买。不过，要告诉大家它可不便宜哦！一片要RM 16.90。我买的时候其实有七折，所以我只付了RM 11.80。它整个系列里有五款，包括深层保湿，美白，收缩毛孔，镇定和拉提。我总共买了两片，拉提的和收缩毛孔的。大家请拭目以待！

With love, 

pei san