Skinfood - Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream - Review

Continuing with my K-Beauty kick for reviewing more and more pore related products comes this interesting Cream, Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream from the brand Skinfood. As I mentioned before everything that promises to smooth pores I buy immediately without second thoughts. So no exceptions here :)

The Fresh Apple has a full range of products. Besides this cream you can find also: Serum, Emulsion, Toner, Sunscreen, Peeling Gel, Emulsion & Toner for Men, and Sun Pact.

 Skinfood - Fresh Apple Pore - Review

What the product promises:

A cooling and hydrating fresh unripe green apple extract and carbonated water that controls sebum production and tightens pores. 

Skinfood - Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream - Review

Directions of use:

After emulsion or serum application, dispense an ample amount onto the palm and smooth over oily areas and enlarged pores. 

I don't know about the cool feeling but it definitely feels nice on the skin. I do feel it's smoothing out my skin when applying it on. I apply it on my T-Zone area, where I get oily and have visible pores.

This cream has a very subtle scent of apples it doesn't linger and I love it. The consistency of the product is quite thick and feels more like applying a primer than cream. I don't find it very moisturizing, so I recommend putting a moisturizer before using this cream.

Skinfood - Fresh Apple Smooth Pore Cream - Review

As for the look of pores, I didn't see any change in their visibility. It didn't look like it minimized or tightened them or did anything. I will just say that it does mattify the skin. But it doesn't act as a primer I didn't see any changes in the longevity of my foundation with this cream.

Overall, It is very affordable product, but still I'm not impressed with it. I will use it up but I will not be repurchasing it. So my search for the holy grail continues...

You can  read more about the line on Skinfood's official website 

If you are interested in purchasing this item I bought mine from here

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Batiste - Dry Shampoo - Review

I've mentioned a few times in the past that I don't wash my hair every day and it's "trained" not to get oily so fast. I believe my method is more healthy for your hair and it's not so hard to get that perfect hair you want. If you've missed my previous post about my hair care routine where I explain the benefits of not washing you hair daily, you can read all about it here . 

One of the key products that help me maintain that routine and give me a good hair day every day is the Dy Shampoo from Batiste. 

what the product promises?

THE PERFECT QUICK FIX FOR GORGEOUS LOOKING HAIR.

Instantly refresh your hair to leave it looking clean and fresh with added body and texture.

A quick burst can extend your blow dry, free up time in the morning or add life to you hair whenever, wherever it needs it.

Batiste dry shampoo has 7 different scents you can choose from:

1. Blush - Feminine scent, floral, and flirty.
2. Fresh - Contemporary scent, its cool & crisp notes make this a unisex scent that can be used by men as well. 
3. Original - The classic and original scent.
4. Tropical - Caribbean scent with coconut aromas and party vibes. 
5. Cherry - Cherry is for anyone that loves their look sweet, smooth and full of luscious retro flavour. It has a rich cherry scent.
6. Oriental - Warm delicately fragranced product. With hints of fruit, flowers and rich coconut. 
7. Floral - Feminine scent has floral fusion with summery scent.

My Favorite out of the bunch is Tropical I love the strong coconut scent.

A few quick sprays instantly leaves hair feeling clean, fresh and full of body and texture. It’s the ideal way to freshen up your hair between washes, whilst making hair feel thicker too! 

After using this in the mornings I do feel like my hair is clean, fresh and full of body and texture and there’s no need for water!

how to use:

The first thing that I do when I wake up is to spray it into roots while sectioning the hair and keeping the nozzle about 30cm from my head ,working all over. I leave the product to absorb, initially you have a bit of a white cast but it will go away once it absorbs the oils from the hair.

I continue regularly with my morning routine and get back to my hair before I leave the house for the day. I massage through with fingertips to ensure roots are fully covered this the product and all the white cast is gone. Then I Brush through hair from roots to ends to remove excess residue and style as I like.

I also keep one in my gym back to freshen up the hair after intensive workouts :)

You can now get Batiste in Israel at the local drugstores.

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out White Clay Nose Pack- Mask Review

This post is joining my mask series that I have started last month on the blog.

This is the 4th mask I'm reviewing for you guys, 

You can check the previous reviews here:

• TONYMOLY Tomatox Magic Massage Pack
• Queen Helene - Mint Julep Masque
• MISSHA - BLACK GHASSOUL PEEL-OFF NOSE PACK

This nose pack mask is coming from yet another Korean brand, because I'm all about the K-Beauty :)

The Face Shop is a Korean brand that I'm only now discovering. It's very popular on the market but I have no idea why it took me so long to try any of their products.

The Blackhead out is actually a full range of products besides this white clay mask you can find also nose strips, cleansing foam and gel oil. So obviously for the best results it's recommended to use the all line of products.

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out White Clay Nose Pack- Mask Review

What the product promises:

A Perfect cleansing line effective for removing blackheads and dead skin cells.

Peel-off type of blackhead nose strip Formulated with volcanic clay, this purifying nose pack helps to clarify the skin by removing blackheads and impurities.

It leaves the skin soft and clean!

This mask acts just like any other nose strip to remove blackheads. The only difference is the application. I don't recommend using it as a full face mask! apply it only on your nose and chin! The reason is that it's very very sticky and may pull out hair from your face , sort of like waxing.

Directions of use:

Apply an even layer on the nose area. Leave on 10 to 15 minutes or until completely dry. 

Gently peel off from outer edges.

I apply this mask using a synthetic brush with hard bristles because I find it easier that way, the mask is very sticky and it makes just things easier, faster and the application is even. 

This mask is very similar to the Missha one that I reviewed here. But since buying this one my Missha one was completely neglected.

The Face Shop - Blackhead Out White Clay Nose Pack- Mask Review

I love the scent, it's very floral gentle, it dries super quick and the peeling also is very easy. You should apply a good layer of the product not too thin but not too thick and make sure to rub in deep. Once the mask is completely dry you'd want to peel it very slowly and gently. while peeling off the mask you should notice some of the blackheads peeling off with it.

After using this mask I do feel like I deep cleansed my pores, but still like all other nose strips I don't really see any difference or an impact on the blackheads situation. I did notice it removed some of the blackheads but not completely so I'm yet again disappointed. 

I will continue using it but I won't be repurchasing this one. Maybe other people will see more of an impact but personally for me it's a pass.

If you're interested in trying it out, it's super affordable and you can buy it here.

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Holika Holika - SWEET COTTON PORE COVER BB - Review

Holika Holika is another Korean brand that I love, I've been using their BB creams for years.

The previous one that I was using was from the Petit line (let me know if you would like a review about that one).

I came across the Sweet Cotton Pore Cover line when I was looking for a pore primer and any product that contains the words pore cover I gravitate to immediately :)

So I bought the BB from the line at the beginning of the month and had the chance to test it out before I had a solid opinion.

Holika Holika - SWEET COTTON PORE COVER BB - Review

what the product promises?

Smooth & even complexion! Cotton Candy like smooth & soft pore cover BB. 

- Contains Sugar extract that help moisturize the skin, The Cotton extract controls oil levels and keeps the skin balanced in every aspect. 

- Soft Cream texture that melts into the skin as softly as cotton candy does, covering pores effectively.

- Clean & elastic youthful skin - contain lotus water to helps with enlarged pores and wild flower extract to protect the skin from environment pollution. 

- Sweet & Romantic scent that makes you feel excited and happy.

This BB comes in 2 shades like most Korean creams

Holika Holika SWEET COTTON PORE COVER BB Shades

I use the soft beige shade and it matches my complexion just fine. The first thing I noticed obviously is the Packaging , it reminds me of my blog design :)

It's cute, pink and compact perfect to put in your bag on the go. The second thing I've noticed is its sweet delicate scent it's pretty subtle and doesn't linger and it does make me smile when applying it. 

I just love those small details that Korean products have that makes them so appealing. It contains SPF 30 which is always a plus for me. especially in the winter months when you think you don't need sunscreen but the suns damage is just as bad as in the Summer.

Now to the BB itself, texture is quite light for holika holika BBs but still a bit heavier than western brands. It's a medium coverage, I find I use less concealer when using this BB. It gives a matte look to the face it has no "dewiness" to it. But although it's matte it's not drying on the skin and it keeps your face well moisturized throughout the day. But if your skin is very dry and a bit flaky (dry patches) it will just emphasize it and will look bad. 

Holika Holika - SWEET COTTON PORE COVER BB - Swatch

The staying power is not that great after 6 hours of wear I do notice a bit of fading, places where it just rubbed completely off. In regards for the pore cover I was expecting a poreless look. This is not the case with this BB, unfortunately it doesn't cover the pores completely, but it does minimize them a bit. 

Bottom line, it's a very affordable option if you are looking for something simple for everyday and you don't have high expectations to have poreless\flawless looking skin all day long. Personally, I will continue using it till it runs out but I won't be repurchasing it. I thinks that there are better creams in the market at the same price range.

Holika Holika - SWEET COTTON PORE COVER BB - Review

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Drugstore Haul (ladymakeup) - Gosh nail polish, Essence nail products, Maybelline color tattoo..

If you've been reading in my blog for a while it will come as no surprise that the Polish Drugstore website, ladymakeup, is one of my favorite sites for beauty and makeup online shopping.

I love their selection, their prices and their super fast shipping to Israel.

So what did I get this time?

1. Essence - Nail art - Express dry DROPS
2. Essence nail polish remover
3. GOSH - STARDUST NAIL LACQUER - #630 Moonlight
4. MAYBELLINE - COLOR TATTOO 24H - #35 ON AND ON BRONZE

I've already talked about the Essence nail products in previous blog post -  you can read it here

GOSH - STARDUST NAIL LACQUER - #630 Moonlight

I never purchased any nail polishes from this British brand before, but I was curious to try something from their range. I was immediately drawn to this silvery metallic nail polish. I didn't have anything like that in my collection so I decided to give it a go.

I loved the formula, and the easy application. But even more how shiny the color is. 

The color pay-off is quite good but I still had to use 2 coats to get an opaque nail color.

Also I've notice it's very long lasting on my nails even without a top coat! 

Link to purchase

MAYBELLINE - COLOR TATTOO 24H - #35 ON AND ON BRONZE

I like the color tattoo range from Maybelline a lot. I own a few different eye shades from that line so I decided to try this color that would be perfect for an everyday look. Since I have it I've noticed that I reach out to it almost every morning It's just so easy. I apply it with my fingers and use a blending brush to blend it out and that's it. Simple and fuzz free.

The Color pigmentation is amazing, the eyeshadow is very long lasting and it doesn't crease on me throughout the day. Just Perfect!

Link to purchase

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:

"

• 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.

"

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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SeboCalm CC Cream - Review

SeboCalm is an Israeli based company that was founded by pharmacists in the early 90's. The company focuses on solutions for people with sensitive skin, as beauty products with healing properties are a necessity, more than a luxury for many. Their products proved to be very effective among those who suffer from seborrhea and dandruff and among the general population. Besides products for sensitive skin they launched other lines such as Calm Innovation for anti-aging, Calm Young for treating acne and Calm Triple that combines moisturizer, sun block and light make-up.

I started using their new CC that was just launched here in Israel. I been using it for more than a week so I got to experiment with it before I shared my thoughts with you. 

what the product promises?

Even skin tone makeup cream with high sun protection SPF30. Suitable for normal skin and combination to oily. SeboCalm CC combines several actions simultaneously:

- Coverage: covers spots and sun damage and gives the skin a smooth ,even look without shine and      oiliness.

- Preventing pigmentation: Enriched with unique mineral complex that includes zinc ,magnesium and  copper that contributes to the prevention of pigmentation and protects against the damaging effect of  free radicals.

- Sun protection: contains UV filters UVA + UVB to prevent pigmentation and premature aging of  the skin.

This CC comes in 3 shades:

1. 30 - Porcelain (lightest)
2. 50 - Golden Sand (medium)
3. 60 - Caramel (tan)

I picked up the Porcelain shade, I'm pretty fair toned and my face is a bit lighter and I find this shade fits me perfectly. It  has a very light texture, It doesn't feel heavy on my face, coverage is amazing for a CC I do go over with a concealer to cover blemishes but other than that it gives the perfect natural look. Skin looks dewy and has a natural glow to it without looking shiny or oily. 

I also love that it doesn't clog your pores the skin is well moisturized so no need to use any additional products. Plus, it already has sunscreen so I can skip that step as well. The scent of the product is very subtle and doesn't linger it just smells nice and fresh. It gives an even skin tone and covers most imperfections. The Packaging is also very cute, it's pink and comes with a pump which is a major plus for me. It's much more easy to use and very hygienic.

If you compare this CC to the BB cream from Sebocalm:

• Coverage wize the BB is full coverage while the CC is medium. The CC is more suitable for everyday use, it's lighter on the skin.
• Sun Protection: BB has 35SPF CC has 30SPF.
• Skin type: the BB is targeted to normal to dry skin while the CC is targeted to all skin types especially oily and combination skin.
• The BB is more suitable to women ages 35+ while the CC is suitable to women ages 18-45 and has treatment against future pigmentation. 

Overall, I'm in love with the CC I will continue using it and will add it to my skin care favorites.

you can checkout other product from SeboCalm on their website here