NUDESTIX NUDESKIN 3-Step: Citrus Renew Set For Makeup

So, it's been a while. But, I am here with another review! Today we're talking about the NUDESTIX NUDESKIN 3-Step Skincare Set . I r...

So, it's been a while. But, I am here with another review! Today we're talking about the NUDESTIX NUDESKIN 3-Step Skincare Set. I received this sample size kit and I thought I'd share with you some of my thoughts. 




THOUGHTS:
Let's start with the Citrus Clean Balm & Make Up Melt. Seeing as these products are made in Korea, this cleansing balm reminds me a lot of some other Korean makeup cleansing balms. The texture is thick, and a little goes a long way. I find adding a little bit of water to it helps remove makeup very well (even though it does not say to add water in the instructions). The cleansing balm also has a slight fragrance to it - which is nice, as it is not too overwhelming, it has a bit of a "bitter" smell/undertone to it and it didn't bother me, and trust me, I have a very sensitive nose and I don't typically like fragrance in my products at all.  Overall, it does what it should, and I am pretty happy with the results as it removed my 24-hour eye makeup during the first try.

INGREDIENTS:
Citrus Clean Balm & Makeup Melt
Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Isononyl Isononanoate, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Sorbitan Olivate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Acacia Senegal Gum, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Water (Aqua), Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol.

Next up, is the Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel.

THOUGHTS:
Now as cool of a product this is, I found it started peeling before I started even rubbing it into my skin, I'm not sure if it did much exfoliation (or I just have smooth skin and no rough patches to see the results...). As for the scent, it is very mild, which I like. However, again, like the previous item, it has a slight "bitter" smell and undertone to it. Overall, I can't say this did much for my skin, personally.

INGREDIENTS:
Lemon-Aid Detox & Glow Micro-Peel
Water (Aqua), Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Arginine, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Peel Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Limonene.




Lastly, the Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer

THOUGHTS:
The first thing that stood out to me was the scent. Now, by no means is it a strong scent. Like the rest of the kit, the scent is very mild and not strong at all (and I don't mind it), but the turmeric may throw some people off at first, as it does have the most "bitter" undertone to it which could be off-putting to some people. I enjoyed this as a moisturizer as it goes on nice and absorbs quickly enough with no greasy feeling. I had also used this as an overnight mask and found it did keep my skin moisturized and my skin felt super soft in the morning. Overall, for me, it was just okay, it wasn't amazing.

INGREDIENTS:
Citrus-C Mask & Daily Moisturizer
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Citrus Junos Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C12-16 Alcohols, Isohexadecane, Acrylates/C10- 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 80, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Glucose, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
I liked the clear travel-sized bag it came in and I know I will be re-using this bag. As for the colour choices for the set, the micro-peel and the moisturizer are both in yellow tubes, so at a glance (and if you're in a rush), you could grab the micro-peel by accident when you really wanted to grab the moisturizer. Overall, I think for the price point at $32.00 CAD, this set is just okay. In my opinion, there are plenty of vegan-friendly travel sets at a much lower cost such as the e.l.f. Holy Hydration! skincare set (which you get more bang for your buck too.)

Cyber Colors Black Label UV Essence Liquid Foundation

Now that winter is finally and *hopefully* coming to an end, it's time to reflect on one of the foundations I've loved using during ...

Now that winter is finally and *hopefully* coming to an end, it's time to reflect on one of the foundations I've loved using during the winter months. While there are plenty of new foundations I want to try (and many I have still yet to review), the Cyber Colors Black Label Foundation seemed like a good choice for my skin after re-discovering it at the back of my make-up shelf. I had previously used this foundation during the summer, and I did not like it until my re-discovery and now I'm ready to share with you my thoughts.

Backstory: I was looking for a light-weight foundation with good coverage for the summer months, because, who wants to wear heavy make-up in the summer? So I went on a hunt to find my "summer foundation". I remembered that Bubzbeauty had mentioned a foundation in one of her chit-chat videos a few years ago, matching my specific checklist, so I did some re-watching of her videos and found out the name, which is how I became interested in this foundation.

Thoughts & Discoveries: The Black Label Essence UV Liquid Foundation has a low viscosity and a very light-weight and thin formula. It is a non-fragrance foundation, which I like because I am sensitive to smells. The foundation blended in and sat well on my skin; creating a very natural look. On the days that I wore it, most people couldn't tell I was wearing foundation (even the lady at the SHISEIDO counter complimented on how great my skin looked, when I told her it was the foundation, she didn't even think I was wearing any). However, my experience with the foundation during previous summer months was quite the opposite. I found it melted off my skin, and it started creasing because of the oils on my skin mixing in with it; it did not stay on my skin at all. Ironically, my hunt for my "summer foundation" actually became my "winter foundation." Looking back in retrospect, it makes sense since this foundation only contains an SPF of 18 PA + +, which isn't nearly enough sun protection for the summertime, thus, would have been a better choice in winter anyway.

 Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, CI77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Alcohol, Talc, Ethylhexyl Methoxcinnamate, Mineral Oil, Methyl Trimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-polyhydroxysterate, CI77492 (Iron Oxides), Sorbitan Isosterate, Diisosteryl Malate, CI77120 (Barium Sulfate), PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, CI77002 (Aluminum Hydroxide), Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone, Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, CI7749 (Iron Oxides), Dimethicone, Hydrated Silica, CI77499 (Iron Oxides), Trifluoropropyldimethyl / Trimethlysiloxysilicate, Hydrogenated Lecitin, Trimethlysiloxysilcate, CI77947 (Zinc Oxide), Magnesium Sulfate, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, PEG/PPG-19/10 Dimethicone, Panax, Ginseng Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract

 Foundation Claims:
1) Contains pore invisible powder (Pore Gradation Powder), and has durable anti-sweat and oil control properties, and covers pores and fine lines.
2) Contains nutrition and moisturizing ingredients to keep the skin moist and watery.
3) Effectively improves the quality of skin roughness

RE: Claim #1 - I'm not sure what the Pore Gradation Powder does, or if this was a fancy way to say it covers pores and fine lines? But I didn't see any gradation effect or anything special. However, it did cover my pores and is an excellent semi-matte foundation. For me, it was durable and it did a decent job at controlling the oils on my skin during the winter time. But as noted above, it did not hold up to the oil control claims during the summer time for me.

RE: Claim #2 -  I wouldn't say it kept my skin feeling moist and watery when I wore the foundation alone. However, it sat a lot better on my skin once I had used toner and a moisturizer as a base (as indicated in the instructions).

RE: Claim #3 - I didn't notice any difference as I normally exfoliate and hydrate my skin, and not sure how a foundation would improve the quality of skin roughness.

Would I re-purchase: Yes. I had previously bought this off Sasa.com, and although the price point was on the higher end of the spectrum. I do quite enjoy how this made my skin look and how well it worked on my skin during the winter months.

Swatches Below: It comes in 3 shades (01 Ivory, 02 Natural, and 03 Beige). I got mine in 02 Natural

[Review] TROIPEEL H+ Healing Cushion & H+ BB Cream | Swatches

I'm pretty late at jumping into the cushion foundation bandwagon, but after much research and months of browsing YouTube videos - I...

I'm pretty late at jumping into the cushion foundation bandwagon, but after much research and months of browsing YouTube videos - I've decided to give the TROIPEEL H+ Cushion and H+ BB Cream a try. After watching MissElectraHeart's and Joan Keem's videos about this brand, I became very interested in the products since everyone keeps mentioning it's 99% skincare and 1% makeup. So I decided to purchase it and see if it's worth the hype. If you haven't heard of TROIPEEL before, it is a sister brand of TROIAREUKE. So without further ado, please enjoy the read:
TROIPEEL H+ CUSHION
Back Story & Thoughts: I bought the H+ Cushion and the H+ BB Cream off BragMyStyle on eBay, and received the package in 2 weeks. From July to August, I've been using the product for one month consistently. In my opinion, it's nothing spectacular. It's not some miracle cushion.  But I do enjoy how the cushion has SPF 50 with PA +++, the highest SPF that I have seen in a cushion. It's also by far the nicest feeling foundation I've ever worn, the colour was slightly on the lighter side when I first applied it (since it was summer here). However, it's a pretty good match for my MAC NC20 skin tone. When it comes to the smell of it, there is a slight herbal scent to it, but it's a refreshing scent that is not too overwhelming.

 H+ Cushion Ingredients: Water, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate,Cyclohexasiloxane,C12-15 Alkyl benzoate, Niacinamide, Octocrylene,Zinc Oxide, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Sodium Chloride, Quaternium-18 Bentonite, Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Mica (CI 77019), Silica, Ozokerite, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Chlorphenesin,Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide (Cl 77002), Adenosine, Perfume

 Now let's check out some of the claims of this cushion:
1. Regeneration of new skin all day long (has a skin regenerating ingredient such as Adenosine, which helps reproduce cells and promotes wound healing and has anti-inflammatory properties)
2. Protection from other environment (has something called WWS (Water Wrapping System) and it forms a thin moisture layer on the skin surface.
3. Perfect coverage, yet no skin stuffiness (light-weight makeup with excess sebum control)

 RE: Claim #1 - I don't know how much regenerating it actually does since the regenerating ingredient Adenosine is second last on the ingredients list. I mean, I guess it is regenerating the skin...compared to products without this ingredient. But I didn't notice any big improvements when I had a few acne breakouts. I also noticed the Centella Asiatica Extract (another wound healing ingredient) higher up on the ingredients list but as I mentioned earlier, I still didn't see any major improvements.

 RE: Claim #2 - I naturally have oily skin so I can't really tell if the H+Cushion had kept moisture in my skin (I may have to test this cushion out during the winter time).

 RE: Claim #3 - Yes, it has great coverage and it doesn't feel like I'm wearing make-up! I love how one layer of this cushion foundation can cover most of my scars and discolouration in my skin. I also love how buildable the formulation is as well (if you wanted more coverage). As for excess sebum control, it does do a decent job at keeping my oily skin at bay. However, after 5 hours I would say that I would require a touch up. I do end up getting some creasing around my eyes and nose though, but that's what comes when I have oily skin.

 Would I re-purchase? Not likely, the reasons being the price and because it doesn't come with a refill. If it wasn't for the expensive price tag, I would definitely re-purchase. Like I said, it's the best foundation I ever wore.
TROIPEEL H+ BB CREAM


Thoughts: The H+ BB Cream is similar to the H+ Cushion, however, it has SPF 40 with PA ++ (double plus, instead of triple plus that the H+ Cushion has). After using both products consistently for one month, I honestly prefer the H+ Cushion over the H+ BB Cream. The BB cream has a stronger herbal scent to it, which again, I don't mind, but it is definitely stronger than the H+ Cushion. Not unbearable though. I found the colour of the H+ BB Cream lighter and slightly on the grey side than the H+ Cushion. However, I do like it how it stays matte for a longer period of time than the H+ Cushion.

 H+ BB Cream Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Arbutin, Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate, Cyclomethicone , Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, BeesWax, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Talc, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Fragrance, CI77492, CI77491, CI77499

 Now, this BB Cream is a post-resurfacing treatment so it suppose to relax, resurface and protect the skin. After using this from August to September, I didn't find it to be any different than any other BB cream. In fact, I sort of prefer my Lioele Triple the Solution BB cream over this one.

 Would I re-purchase: Not likely. Same reasons as the H+ Cushion for it being too expensive. If it wasn't for the price tag, I'll definitely re-purchase, because it has great coverage too and that it doesn't contain parabens.

SWATCHES

 Below is my swatch of the Troipeel H+ Cushion & H+ BB Cream with the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC20.


Here I've swatched the Troipeel H+ BB Cream & H+ Cushion compared to my Lioele Triple the Solution BB Cream.


I hope this post has been helpful. If you have any questions regarding this, please leave a comment down below! 

[Review] Missha Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Intensive Serum & Other Discoveries

As a user of Biotherm Biopur products for many years, I have been on the hunt for another product that is similar to it. I've never foun...

As a user of Biotherm Biopur products for many years, I have been on the hunt for another product that is similar to it. I've never found another product quite like the same ever since Biotherm had discontinued Biopur. Until, (maybe) now. I'm a sucker for ocean/sea skincare products.

I had stumbled upon the Missha Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Intensive Serum through a sample from another skin care order. I had finished using my serum at the time, and decided to give this a try. I've heard many good reviews about Missha, however, it was my first time using the brand. Just overnight, (as I found the next morning) my face felt plumper and smoother. That's when I decided to get the full sized version.

This serum has a slight floral, almost lemon-y scent, which is quite refreshing. The scent is faint and not strong at all which I quite enjoy (I don't like strong scents). It has a gel-like texture that leaves my skin feeling soft, and hydrated. The consistency of the product is quite light, and it just melts into your skin. From the packaging point of view, this serum is in glass bottle with a pump, which is hygienic. However, it would be difficult getting the last bit of product when you're at the end of the bottle.


 Would I (re) purchase: Yes.
 Alternatively, if you’re like me and enjoy the light texture, while not having to spend the big bucks on a product. I would recommend the Nivea Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care With Ocean Algae & Hydra IQ. I find the texture quite similar to Biotherm Biopur Moisturizer, and the Missha Serum. And yes, I do quite like it, and the price point is great.

Additional reading

Learn about Missha: Super Aqua Marine Stem Cell Intensive Serum
Learn about Biotherm: Biotherm | Luxury Skincare
Learn about Nivea:  Nivea Aqua Effect Mattifying Day Care
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