Nature Republic Green Derma Mild Foam Cleanser Review

Description:
Low-acidity foam cleanser containing natural ingredients that leave skin moisturized and soft

What it looks like:

My thoughts:
This cleanser claims to be "low-acidity" but it really isn't "that" low. After testing it on a pH strip, this cleanser's pH level was 6 - in a sense it barely made it as acidic let alone low-acidity... still acidic though!

The foaming ability of this cleanser also isn't very great, it doesn't foam up well - probably due to its formulation/ingredients. For those who like/ are used to the super rich foamy texture, you probably won't like this.

For those would enjoy cleansers that give you that squeaky clean feel, you probably will not like this either. This cleanser, as its name says, is mild. It does cleanse well for me just not to the point of being squeaky clean. Though there is a good thing about that, this cleanser won't dry you out (for me that's good since I have dry skin). The fact that it doesn't dry me out helps later on when I apply my skincare products, there's a noticeable difference (in a good way) for me after using this cleanser - my skin is softer and more hydrated compared to before.

Another thing I like about this cleanser is the ingredients used. I wouldn't say I have sensitive skin but there are quite a few ingredients I'm allergic to/ want to avoid and this cleanser has not broken me out. I love how it has 2 ingredients that I'm currently really crazy about: propolis and blueberry :D

Ingredients: 

Overall, I do like this cleanser. I find it great for people with dry/ sensitive skin and I would repurchase it again.

MEMEBOX #35 Moisture Surge Unboxing

Products~

Insobeau Hiaromax Vitamin Stick 10g - Full size ($29)

"A quick 1 sec swipe of this along especially dry areas of your face - eye contours, mouth contour, cheeks - will instantly replenish and moisturize the skin for a brighter and suppler complexion overall! Plus, the rich vitamin and hyaluronic acid formula works to cool, soothe, and even treat enlarged pores."

I like the idea of this but the scent is rather heavy/strong for me & I'm not sure if I want to use it....

Wish Formula Premium Ampoule Mask 1ea - Full size ($14)

"This miracle mask improves the skin's natural recovery power while it also works to combat wrinkles and deeply nourishes the skin, leaving it moist, supple, and radiant."

imface Vio-Xellose Neck Patch 10ml - Full size ($5)

"Naturally derived coconut jeely texture, imface's special Botanical Wrinkle Comples extracts and adenosine complex all work to treat signs of aging along your neckline. This product is free of paraben, benzophenone, sulfate, artificial pigment, and artificial fragrance"

ROSEMOON RICH 53% Collagen Smart Balm 50ml - Full size ($47)

"This collagen smart balm is a nourishing facial cream for deeply hydrating the skin and strengthening the skin's innate strength and function. Experience super soft, moist, and well-protected skin the next morning with this collagen-rich formula!"

Another anti-aging product :)

Dermahouse Aloe Vera Moisture Mist 120ml - Full size ($14)

"It's a moisture splurge for all those super dry and sensitive skin out there! whether your face is overheated from excessive exposure to sun or dry and irritated from an exhausting day, Dermahouse's Aloe Vera Mist delivers an instant replenishing and soothing effect with just a single spritz! Experience softer, healthier, and more radiant skin."

original raw Deluxe Kit ver 3.0 30ml x 3ea - Full size ($60)

"Black Bubble - made from all naturally derived cleansing complex, the black bubble boosts its auto-bubble system which works when the oxygen transmitter from its formula meets the air and automatically transforms into fine, minute bubbles for cleansing deep into and throughout you face.

Chan-mool Patting Essence - Tangly and jelly-like textured, this Chan-mool Patting Essence relieves, moisturizes, brightens, and tightens up the skin all in one, by creating a protective moisture barrier.

Water Block Black Jam - The black component extracted from plants and the super hyaluronic acid combine together to create a moisture wall over your skin. A single application will last you up to 48 hours without any further re-hydration."

Everything were full size products & in total I got 8 products worth $169/ £107 

This was discounted when it came out at midnight for $20 with shipping and using memepoints + a discount code I ended up paying $18.99/ about £12 at that time - super deal for its worth :)

Memebox lucky box #9 unboxing

Memebox lucky box #9:

1. The Skin House Pore Control Powder Serum 50ml (Full size) $28

"This pore control power serum works to immediately tighten and minimize enlarged pores for a smooth and matte skin texture. It also prevents skin's oil/moisture imbalance by maintaining it silk soft"

Looking forward to using this before my makeup :)

2. i belivyu Powder Wash Vitamin Face Cleanser 70g (Full size) $24

"This refreshing powder-type facial cleanser works as vitamin parts burst onto you skin, with granol particles and papaine enzymes softly yet thoroughly rubbing away all skin residuals and impurities. Best of macademia and olive oil are also included and deliver protection and deep hydration to the skin"

Works similarly to most cleansers in that you use a bit of water to lather it and then use on your face. Smells a bit like washing powder for clothes to me.

3. BOCIANS Cycle Repair Whitening Spot 15 ml (Full size) $24

"This whitening spot cream is enriched with various fermented extracts and hyaluronic acids which hydrate deep into the skin and improve the skin elasticity. The naturally-derived, moisturizing formula also nourished the skin, giving it a healthier glow from within"

I have the wrinkle spot version from the skincare box last time and really enjoyed it so I was happy to get this one, since I was looking into whitening products recently.

4. Recipe By Nature Spray Essence Water 140ml (Full size) $35

"Spray Essence Water is enriched with celtic water and whistler glacial mineral water; the main ingredients with nourishing vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids used to enhance the skin. This essence will hdrate and nourish your skin instantly after application!"

Can never have too many sprays!! :) it looks like it has oil mixed in it though when used there is no oily feeling. Its scent is also very light, quite like this!

5. awesome Aqua Whip Hug Foam Cleanser 1g x 2 & Aqua Power Gel Cream 1g x 2 Samples

I have the full size of the cleanser from the cooling box, though i haven't used it yet since I have sooo many other cleansers as well but its nice to have a sample of it for some random try out before I open the full size one :)

6. Y.E.T Don't Worry Mask Sheet 23ml x 1 (Full size) $1

"Y.E.T offers a variety of 10 different masks, each catered to specific beauty concerns such as soothing, whitening, moisturizing pore care, wrinkle care and oil control. Again, each mask pack is enriched with natural ingredients like aloe, green tea, lemon, cucumber, cacao, and honey to target specific beauty concerns"

I got 07 Infant mask which is for wrinkle care. Who doesn't like baby skin? XD just ran out of sheets masks so this was a nice item for me.

Price: $23 + $6.99 = $29.99
(With points & discount code, I ended up paying $19.99/ £12.30 in total)
Value worth: $112 / £68.70

Secret Key Gold Racoony Hydro Gel Eye & Spot Patch Review

My Experience

Eye patches:
These oddly burn for me, occasionally it doesn't but most the time it burns so I often can't use it for longer than 2-3 mins. I'm not sure why it burns sometimes and why it doesn't sometimes? it doesn't break me out or give me rashes or anything, it just burns - not sure if its just me...

In the odd occasion where I can use this for 30 mins it does leave my dark circles looking a bit brighter and hydrated but not by a lot.

Like many have mentioned, the shape is a bit awkward and the essence makes the patches slide about if there's too much on it.

Spot patches:
I don't think it does much for my spots (& my little sister's spots). It doesn't reduce the size or redness of my spot, it just hydrates it a bit. Nothing "WOW"

Eco-friendly:
These patches can be dissolved in hot water and then used as a essence. I liked this idea which is why I brought it. I have read that they take a long amount of time to dissolve but if you cut them into smaller piece it dissolves rather fast.

The patches have gold & glitter in them and after dissolving the patches - if you leave the essence to sit for a while, all the gold and glitter sinks to the bottom. For me, it puts me off from using it.... because of the glitter, I can accept the gold particles just not glitter.

Repurchase?
No, can't really use these. Don't think these are for me.

ETUDE HOUSE Put Your Hands Up Face Waxing Patch Review

Description
Formulated with moisturizing Aloe Vera, Green Tea, and Chamomile extracts, this cute style facial wax patch removes mustache-like hair quickly and easily, leaving your under nose skin clean and smooth.

My experience

It is designed to be used the same way as a nose blackhead strip - wet the skin & place the patch on your skin, wait for it to dry and peel off. I liked the idea of it but I feel like it was made without being tested..... because it doesn't actually work very well.... In terms of sticky-ness, a blackhead nose strip has a stronger grip/sticky-ness than this facial waxing patch.

This is the first time I've attempted to remove my lip hairs and my hairs are quite thin to the point it is not very visible so I don't think it was a problem of the thickness of my hairs. The patch is just not very good for me. Since I already brought it I may as well use it up & I noticed that it gets better the more you use it (not by much though)

 Number of hairs removed after using each stripe
1st-2nd stripe: nothing
3rd-4th stripe: 2 around the center lip part
5th stripe: 5 on the right part of the lip
6th stripe: 8 (4 on each side of the lip)
7th stripe: 2 on the left part of the lip
8th stripe: 10 (5 on each side of the lip)
9th stripe: 6 (3 on each side of the lip)
10th stripe: 5 (2 on the right & 3 on the left side)

After using up all the patches, the total strands of hair it managed to remove sounds like quite a bit but in reality is really isn't since I only use them once a week. Visually, there isn't any change from before I used it.

The packaging & the design of the patches are really cute just like their description but it does not work very well....

Repurchase?
No

Holika Holika Fairy Water Pure Aqua Toner and Emulsion Review

This was an impulse buy for me since I got attracted to the packaging. Although after receiving it I was disappointed to find out that it didn't look as nice as it did on the screen - probably because the bottles were plastic.

Description
Hypo-allegenic skincare with 6 irritant-free formula for your delicate skin. Magical fairy water makes your skin moist and revitalized.

There's a blue version for oil skin!

The first thing I noticed was the scent when I opened this - smells like lemon cleaning products. I kind of like it so it's not a problem for me. The scent is medium-strong and lasts for quite a while.

I didn't have much expectation for this apart for hydrating but I found that it does a bit more than hydrate my skin. Aside from hydrating my skin it makes my skin smooth and soft with a "boing-boing" feel :)

The textile for both the toner and emulsion is slightly different to what I'm used to. The toner is slightly more thick than the usual toner, a little bit like a syrup though not as thick as a syrup. The emulsion on the other hand is a bit more watery but not to the point it will pour out. Due to the consistency of the emulsion, its get absorbed very quickly for me - more skin absorbs it before I get to spread it out evenly, I have to be fast/ use more.

The design of the bottles are a pain for me - there's just a hole at the top (small hole for the toner & a big hole for the emulsion). Both the toner and emulsion is hard to get out.... since the toner it not quite the same as water I need to tap it a bit more, not that its a problem. The emulsion is the challenge, even with a bigger hole I can't get the product out properly without slacking the bottle a lot - sometimes too much comes out....

Repurchase?
Maybe, I like this line and its simplicity just not the design of the bottles...

The Face Shop Backryuncho Wrinkle Stop Eye Cream Review

I recently noticed that I have some line forming near my eye but wasn't too sure if it was wrinkles or due to my eye bags....This cream seem to be what I was looking for and the fact that it's moisturizing is a plus since my skin type is dry.

A wrinkle care eye cream providing intensive care to fine lines around the eye area. Effective for moisturization, Backryuncho softens and moisturizes dry skin around the eye.

Eye Cream
What I found quite surprising was how small it was, I knew that there was only 30ml of cream but it was still a surprise - I oddly find it amusing since its so small and cute, its only 5cm x 5cm.

I use this twice a day, morning and night.

This cream is thick but not the heavy/oily type which is what I like about it the most. I absolutely hate creams that leave a oily feeling (even though its considered as moisturizing for most people...), this cream isn't oily in my opinion and is light weight compared to other eye creams I have used before.

I found that this cream did work for me. The lines I had at the corner of my eyes have gone after a little more than 2 weeks of using this whilst the lines under my eyes have greatly reduced as well.

This cream has a light fragrance and its scent is similar to Olay's cream.

Repurchase?

Yes, if I ever finish this since I only use a very small amount each time.