Feb
26
2010
OMG, I dug this out from my vanity drawer while spring-cleaning. I totally forgotten about it, the last usage must have been at least 8 months ago?
The stated manufacturing date is 2 years back and I had it opened some 18 months ago so by now it is definitely advisable to bin; but I am not going to care and will continue using it, well, I don’t use it on my face but body! 
Of course, things didn’t start out that way.
I was checking out which highlighter should I get and after reading raves on this in the forums, plus the fact this baked powder looks like MAC MSF, I headed down to the outlet for the tester.
It has an overpowering strawberry-flavour-bubblegum scent which I don’t appreciate, yet the moment I swatched it on the back of my hand, I knew I had to get hold of one. The pearly raspberry pink hue was an instant love; I paid for it on the spot.
Strangely, it showed up differently on my face – not a tint of pink, only gold shimmers. I have no idea why, perhaps the skin tone at both areas is not the same? Anyway, I don’t fancy anything gold on my face so this powder has been a highlighter for my décolleté area and legs.
The packaging has a weird combination, thick and hard card box material for the body, but a thin and flimsy plastic cover which is so prone to breaking; do take extra care when handling the latter.
Oh, there is a compartment at the bottom which houses a mini flat brush, thoughtful idea? Unfortunately, the quality of the attached applicator is not that good, rather scratchy to me. Kabuki for me, anytime.
What a timely discovery. I just got tired of the oversized tops and skinny/leggings. With the recent purchases of toga, tube rompers and a few other leg-baring pieces; this powder is going back on my skin, yeah!
Tagged: Cacaopack, Skin Food, Skinfood 
Feb
02
2010
Sleeping mask with wrinkle-care essence based on Fermented Soy Milk Extracts to improve the texture and resilience of the skin during night sleep. Helpful for wrinkle care progress.
Evenly apply an adequate amount in a circular motion on face and leave it to absorb. Use at the cream stage of your night skin care routine.
100g
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Feb
02
2010
The mask opens up pores with the warm heat of of salt,sugar powder and sesame, elimates waste material in rough skin affected by accumulated keratin.
As I massage the mask onto my moist face, I start to feel my face heating up and becomes slightly red. After rinsing, my skin feels clean and refreshed. The act of [...]
Feb
02
2010
Lycopene ingredient of tomato extract protects your skin from oxygen free radical, and the synergy effect of whitening arbutin and nano-liposomized lumiskin offers an excellent whitening effects to your drab skin. This moist whitening essence is especially for the blemish-affected area without sticky feeling.
Apply to dark spots and skin discolorations after using toner.
SOLD OUT!
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Feb
02
2010
Oil free double reflecting natural pearl powder to make skin smooth and slim looking with an irresistible glow.
It says use it everywhere for a natural looking lumin0sity. Somehow I feel things that glow or glitter should be used sparingly and at appropriate areas to create a more natural makeup.
Use this as a highlight on my [...]
Feb
02
2010
This transparent foam cleanser feels light and refreshing when applied on the skin. Also contains Honey & Pomegranate extract for added moisture.
This cleanser thoroughly removes all my makeup. It has a nice green apple kind of fragrance. The honey extract should provide more moisture to my skin but I feel the cleanser strips my skin [...]
Feb
02
2010
Freshly applied foam cleanser with celery extracts which thoroughly wash off uncleanness and makeup residue from every part of the skin.
The celery smell is not overwhelming as it is mixed with some sort of cream so it has a light green creamy texture. It is actually very gentle on the skin though it is able [...]
Feb
02
2010
Patch -type nose pack which purifies pores with chlorophyll and astringency of chlorella.
Chorella’s chlorophyll removes keratin, hidden sebum in the pores and blackheads. The astringent material extracted from plants makes your nose clean.
Use on clean nose area and peel off the transparent film. Apply the smooth side on your nose. Quickly place it onto your [...]
Feb
02
2010
Contains carrot extract full of vitamin A, marine collagen and royal jelly that moisturizes and tightens the dry and sensitive eye rims. Hydro-gel, which offers excellent skin affinity, contains an extensive portion of nutrients that gets absorbed into the eye rims easily
Remove transparent film of eye sheet and put the patch under the eye area. [...]
Feb
02
2010
This lightweight neck cream contains adenosine to provide effective wrinkle care for your neck. It also contains moisturizing grape seed oil to make neck skin smooth and resilient.
* Use:
Apply desired amount to neck and massage gently in an upward motion.
My comment:
This smells like grape scent bubblegum. It is certainly a lightweight cream but it does [...]
Feb
02
2010
The superb whitening effect of ascorbic acid (pure vitamin C) stabilized into powder form and vitamin C fruit compound extract prevents blemishes and liver spots. These properties are also helpful in caring for snow-white skin and accelerating collagen synthesis.
This 30-day program will give you transparent skin full of suppleness.
*Use
Press down the top of the cap [...]
Feb
02
2010
Formulated with Pearl, a stone rich in calcium, this mask sheet whitens and illuminates lacklustre skin
Leave mask sheet on face for 15-20 minutes
My Review:
The cut of the mask sheet is really big for Asian face size. It is really drenched with the essence so can be rather messy. There was no iritation. The smell is [...]
Feb
02
2010
The Face Shop – Cereal Rice Mask Sheet
Clarifies and evens out skin tone
Put on mask sheet and leave it on for 15- 20 minutes.
Feb
02
2010
The Face Shop – Red Ginseng & Chungoong
A Mask Sheet to Improve Elasticity
These herbs are used to regulate a person’s energy, blood circulation and Yin & Yang. Using herbs based on a secret imperial prescription of five oriental medicinal herbs, including Twinleaf and Asparagus Root extracts to revitalize and hydate skin.
Suitable for all skin types
Fit mask [...]
Feb
02
2010
There are 2 products within this interesting set:
1. A bottle of 3D Collagen Filler
Instant Wrinkle filler with potent collagen and Sodium Hyaluronate for specific targeted areas.
Description
1. Instant Wrinkle-Blurring effect
Skin-friendly high polymer Silicon and botanical (cellulose) powder particles of different sizes fill up the depressions in the skin, adding suppleness and volume.
2. Long-term wrinkle Diminishing effect
Nano [...]
Jan
27
2010
When this Gold Caviar Line appeared on the shelf, I so wanted to lay my hands on them, the packaging is so classy looking and Caviar sounds really promising, no? But I held back for the longest time because of its exorbitant price sold outside S.Korea. Imagine my joy when a gift set came along with one of my purchases sometime back.
Lovely missjulythe14th kept me posted this range turned out too rich for her dearest mom. With that in mind, I set aside this gift set for a better time.
It has been months and my skin has since taken a sharp change. I have never anticipated my skin would one day feel dry… So, it is no better time than now. Gold Caviar, here I come!
… … Oh my, this line is potently rich!
Toner
I have never come across any toner this rich. It does not dry up in any time like a usual toner would. If someone were to have it packaged into another bottle claiming as a serum/essence – honestly, I would have believed. So, you get my drift.
Emulsion
The most moisturizing emulsion I have ever tried. In fact, this emulsion is also richer than any cream from Skinfood I manage to try thus far. Yes, cream, you read it right.
This emulsion never seems to get absorbed by my skin. I waited and waited, 30 mins later, there was still this thick layer of greasy sheen sitting on my face, making my skin feel ‘breathless’. I had to resort to tissue-blot it.
Conclusion
Usually, I would review a product only after several tries and in most cases, minimum 2 weeks. However, one time usage is surely enough to set me on this entry; this line is not for me. Not even to be used as night care.
I could see these moisturizing products doing some great softening works when I am much advanced in age, or should my skin gone over to the very dry stage (I pray not!). But for now, I celebrate that my skin is still young to undertake its richness.
Note to self: relegate to neck care.
Tagged: Cacaopack, Skin Food, Skinfood 
Jan
27
2010
Categorized for Dry & Sensitive skin type, and marketed as — containing extracts from Agave, also known as nature’s reservoir, rests skin with abundant moisture and nourishment for a more vibrant texture.
This Agave Cactus line sounds promising to my current skin type; it has recently gotten over to the drier side yet remains as sensitive and dehydrated as it could be.
Being the new kid on the block arrived just a few months ago and both giant plants are known to provide intensive source of hydration; I was expecting this line to perform better than the Lettuce & Cucumber Series.
So, does it impress me? Not quite, I ended up with some sorts of disappointment.
Wait, don’t get me wrong, not that the products failed miserably.
Umm, how should I put it, lets just say I was expecting more.
Toner
A watery consistency found typically in Toner. A tad sticky but it doesn’t really bother me since I have to slather on more products. Has a mild and pleasant scent, nothing sweet or pungent, although it doesn’t mask the alcohol smell but the latter dissipated fast enough within seconds so thats fine. Face stays moist a little longer than other toners.
Serum
A milky lotion, rather runny for a serum I say. Its consistency is that of an emulsion but it doesn’t seem to have any moisturizing factor. I feel a little bit of hydrating effect and that’s about all. It goes on light, gets absorbed fast; but there is this very thin film which sits on the surface of my face. Like the toner, this also gives a bit of stickiness.
Cream (Light)
There are 2 versions and mine is Light. The other one is said to be richer in texture, named Hydrating?
Now, I really wish I have gotten the other one instead.
Perhaps, normal to oily skin might like this light textured cream but for whatever reason I just can’t seem to feel its moisturizing factor.
It is really puzzling, isn’t it meant for dry skin?
Like the serum, I feel a little bit of hydrating effect but that’s about all too.
My skin feels taut even after 2 layers.
I do not see any brightening effect as well, despite its claim.
That said, I do appreciate how light the gel-cream texture goes on without that greasy-heavy-feel a normal cream moisturizer would give me. Surprisingly, it is not sticky.
I could only conclude this cream is not for me…
Tagged: Cacaopack, Skin Food, Skinfood 
Jan
27
2010
A very runny jelly-like texture, foams up very easily upon contact with water, which makes the cleansing process effortless.
Thus far, every foaming cleanser, other than the bubble version and not taking the Fresh Celery into consideration, has a certain degree of drying effect on my skin; this does as well – although milder. That aside, it does not sting my eyes nor itch my skin, which is good.
The powdery scent is a little annoying for my nose, though.
*DRUM-ROLL*
Ready?
This cleanser broke me out. I don’t blame it, to be fair, I was fore-warned.
The SA did try to dissuade me from getting this.
According to her, it is not recommended for my acne-prone and sensitive skin. Boy, was she right!
So, couples of acne have since flared up, all thanks to my but-I-still-want-to-try attitude. 
Tagged: Cacaopack, Skin Food, Skinfood 
