MISSHA - M perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil - Review

Hi All,

Today I wanted to share with you a great find in the Korean beauty market, the M perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil by the Korean brand Missha.

I will start with a confession: I'm obsessed with Korean beauty products! I just can't get enough of them. Their packaging is always so cute, they are so affordable, available online, there's a variety of products like an endless sea of options, and usually they don't disappoint and exceed my expectations.

This cleansing oil is no different. 

What the Product promises:

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• Perfectly removes BB cream residue that is well adhered on the skin with fine particles.

• Contains tea tree oil and patent ingredients, effective in controlling skin troubles.

• The oil texture melts away impurities and leaves skin feeling refreshed.

• This water-free cleansing oil removes water-proof type makeup residue perfectly.

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link to the official MISSHA us site

how to use:

1. Take an appropriate amount onto dry hands and apply over face in a massaging motion.
2. apply water onto hands and keep massaging.
3. wash off with lukewarm water.

I use this oil to remove my eye makeup as part of my night time skin care routine. I use water proof mascara and eye liner every day. and this oil melts most of the eye and face makeup smoothly. I prefer using this kind of oil rather than a deep cleanser in the winter, because. I tend to get very dry skin in the colder months and this makes my life so much easier. It's not harsh on the skin and doesn't strip it down or make my face dry. overall very moisturizing and leaves me feeling refreshed and silky.

Pros:

• Gets the job done!
• safe on the eyes, non- irritating
• affordable
• smells good.
• packaging comes with a pump. very easy and convenient to use.

Cons:

• Doesn't remove all eye water-proof makeup entirely, you'll still need to go over with a water proof eye makeup remover.
• contains Parabens and fragrance.

I recommend buying this product from here, only 12.95$ for the 105ml bottle,

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TONYMOLY Tomatox Magic Massage Pack - Mask Review

This post is part of the mask series on this blog.

This is the 3rd mask I am reviewing you can read the previous ones here:

• Queen Helene - Mint Julep Masque
• MISSHA - BLACK GHASSOUL PEEL-OFF NOSE PACK

This mask is from a Korean brand, Tony Moly, which is one of my favorite brands and I love trying out new products from their range. Their packaging is always so cute and appealing that you can't pass it up. This mask is no exception, it comes in adorable tomato shaped box and the name is so fitting indeed.

What the product promises:
Tomatox Magic Massage Pack contains tomato water and tomato ingredients. This multi-function product brings instant magic brightening and vitalizing effects when being used as a massage cream, and cleansing effect when being used as a pack. This soft massage cream and cleanly wash-off mask delivers highly vitalizing, truly clarifying, magic brightening, hydrating and protecting effects to the skin, leaving the skin amazingly bright, clear and supple.

Tomatoes are known as a good addition to your skin care, they add moisture, fight acne and add radiance. It's the perfect ingredient for face masks, it's nourishing due to the properties of vitamins A, C, and K which enhances the skin. Also, the natural acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals found in tomatoes have great cleansing properties that remove makeup build up, dirt, and dead skin cells and neutralize oily areas of the face. They are the perfect ingredient for combating oily skin, as the acids in tomatoes help to control an oily build up in the skin’s pores – especially around the T-Zone.

Directions of use:
After cleansing, apply on dry skin and gently massage for about 1~2 minutes. After massaging, leave it on your face for 5~10 minutes. Rinse out with lukewarm water and pat with towel. Use 2~3 times a week.

This product is definitely one that is good to have. I like using this when my skin is a bit oily and dull looking. On days where I feel like there are breakouts coming out. when I notice a bit of pigmentation or redness going on. I feel like this mask combats the oiliness and the blemishes and leaves the skin feeling nourished and radiant.

I love using this mask especially when I'm traveling. long haul flights leave my skin feeling very dull, oily and dirty. I will use it right before I go to sleep. And feel instant results: the skin is squeaky clean, the skin looks brighter and any redness or pigmentation is less visible.

Pros:

• No Residue.
• Affordable.
• Smells great.
• Effective.

Cons:

• Tomatoes might irritate sensitive skin.

You can purchase it online on Amazon Here or on Ebay Here
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Queen Helene - Mint Julep Masque - Mask Review

This is the second post in the Masks series that I am doing on the blog.

if you haven't read the previous one, check it out here

What the product promises:
The original home treatment developed by a dermatologist that helps dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads and shrink enlarged pores. Simply apply to your face and neck. Within minutes, it firms and hardens, drawing out impurities from your pores. After the masque is removed, your skin will feel clean, refreshed and smooth. Even for individuals who are fortunately free of skin problems, this product is a refreshing facial treatment that helps relax tired muscles and ease tension lines on face and neck.

I've been using this mask for about 3 years now and it's still one of my favorite face masks.
I keep coming back to it and re-purchasing it over and over again.
You can apply this all over your face to help with acne problems or even if you're just want to pamper your skin and feel refreshed and glowing.

Directions of use:
Cleanse face and neck thoroughly. Apply masque generously and allow to dry for about 15 minutes. Leave on problem areas overnight, if desired. Remove with warm water and a wash cloth.

I use this mask once a month or as necessary. It's what I call a pampering mask. I don't use it for a specific skin issue I just love putting it on and enjoying a relaxing time at home. I will usually use it before a big event or at night when my skin is not at it's best condition or when I'm just stressed out.

This is an amazing clay mask for anyone but it really helps combat oily skin and helps achieve deeply cleansed complexion. also, if you are someone who is suffering from acne or breakouts you can even use it overnight as a pimple treatment just carefully apply it on using a cotton swab and wash away in the morning.

The scent is amazing smells minty and has a bit of a cooling affect when applied on. I apply a thick layer of it all over the face avoiding the eye area and leave it until it is completely dry (about 20 minutes).  It instantly absorbs excess oil, extracts impurities and helps minimize the appearance of pores.

Once washed off with warm water you will notice the difference immediately! The skin feels refreshed, squeaky clean, looks healthy and the pores more refined.

Super affordable can be purchased at any US drugstore for about 4$.
You can also find it online on iHerb

Pros:

• Not irritating.
• No Residue.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Affordable.
• Smells Great.
• Leaves the skin refreshed and vital.

Cons:

• Contains Parabens. 

Clinique Pop lip colour + Primer - Review

I received my order from Clinique's new Israeli website on the next day! Talk about fast delivery :)

It came in a really cute packaging with tissue paper that made me feel like it's a present. I love it when brands put extra care to the small things just makes the all shopping experience that much better.

I've ordered the new POP lipstick in the shade nude pop #01 and Clinique happy perfume.

as a gift with purchase I received 2 samples (that I chose) : Aromatics perfume and eye serum and a cute makeup bag.

as promised here's my review of the new POP lipstick. 

what the product promises:

Luxurious yet weightless formula merges bold, saturated colour with a smoothing primer. Glides on effortlessly to a modern-velvet finish. Colour stays true, keeps lips comfortably moisturized for 8 hours. Allergy Tested. 100% Fragrance Free.

luxurious is the key word here. The Packaging is very sturdy and slick which reminds me of a very high end product. The color of the lipstick is the color of the tube which makes it super easy to reach for in the morning. and you can use the cap as a mirror. Bonus point for comfort and easy travel.

Formula wise it does blend easily on the lips and the color pigment is opaque from the first application. True to color no surprises here.

Moisture wize, like all other lipsticks that contain primer and promise a long lasting effect I find it on the dry side. But still with enough moisture in comparison with other lipsticks on the market. 

Pros:

• Great color pay-off.
• Long lasting.
• Fragrance free.
• Awesome packaging.
• comes in a variety of colors.

Cons:

• a bit drying on the lips.

I recommend purchasing this item from the new Israeli website from here

Or from the US web site

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Lancome - Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector serum - Close Up Results - Review

I'm posting this update a month later than it should have been up.

The reason is that I really really wanted to see even better results (the package did state visible results between 4-6 weeks of use ).

As I mentioned in my previous update my skin has been loving this product.

I've noticed that in the past 2 months of use the skin has regained more vitality and definitely improved its texture.

I can't comment on lines\wrinkles appearance but I will state that the product has a bit of tightening effect sort of like a primer does after applying it.  But, the appearance of pores remained the same I didn't see any noticeable change in that department.

Close Up

I do like how my skin appears more even toned and I use less coverage than before.

On a side note it is on the pricey side ($115.00 for 1.7oz) and the results on my skin doesn't justify the splurge.

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Lancome - Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector serum - Review - 3 Days Update

My skin has been loving this product!

I've been using the Lancome Visionnaire for more than 3 days now and I wanted to share with you my skin updates :)

The skin looks softer than it used to and feel smoother every day. The skin's texture has approved significantly only after 3 days of use! 

usually I put my BB cream with medium coverage to conceal redness and to overall even out my skin tone and complexion.

Today for the first time I didn't use any foundation or additional moisturizer. I only used my concealer on a few blemishes and  a transparent pressed powder on my T-zone for a matt look (see photo below). 

you can see that my skin tone looks even, no redness, pores are slightly smaller and less noticeable and the skin is well moisturized and doesn't look dull. 

Crossing my fingers to see even more improvement in minimizing those pores in a few weeks time.