Tag: Skincare
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Biore Athlizm Protect Essence & Stick SPF 50+ – Review
The Athlizm sunscreens aren’t new—the line was launched five years ago—but this is my first time trying them. This Athlizm range has been designed for extreme conditions such as 40℃ and 75% humidity; it’s Biore’s most tech-loaded line. The sunscreens are equipped with the Tough Boost and the Outer Skin technologies, which help create a protective layer resistant to sweat, water, and friction. The Essence contains a mix of…
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Kao Nivea Super Water Essence EX SPF 50+ – Review
This new release by Nivea Japan stands out from older formulas. I stopped using Kao’s sunscreens about five years ago when they became sticky and gloopy. It was the same issue across all brands, like the gluey Watery Gel. But, since then, Kao have learnt a lot and improved their sunscreens. Again, we are starting to…
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Decorté Liposome Advanced Repair Face Serum – Review
This product won consumer awards in Japan and the UK in 2022, so naturally, I had to try it. If two distinct island nations agree on its effectiveness, there must be something to it. Decorté claim that this serum is the first skincare product to restore skin’s Lamellar structure, featuring liposome technology (lipid spheres that…
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Hada Labo Shirojyun Premium Medicated Deep Whitening Lotion – Review
In 2022, I switched from Hada Labo Tokyo’s toner to the Hada Labo lotions because Hada Labo Tokyo’s prices had increased. In my opinion, it doesn’t make sense to overpay for the same product. I’ve been using the Shirojyun Medicated Deep Whitening Lotion (rich/moist type) for over a year. It is aimed at drier skin types, but the…
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RoC Multi Correxion Revive and Glow Capsules – Review
I’ve bought this product because of the positive reviews online. An ascorbic acid serum is a superb element of any skincare routine. However, I should’ve bought something else instead. The serum consists of 20% ascorbic acid trapped in dimethicone and silicones. There’s some water in it, but only a little. There’re also plant extracts. The…
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Meishoku Medicated Placenta Whitening Eye Cream – Review
I am not into eye creams; I spread near my eyes whatever I apply on the rest of my face, except for exfoliants. However, in winter, the skin around my skin is particularly needier than usual hence I reach for an eye cream from time to time. At the beginning of last winter, I bought…
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Foto Ultra 100 ISDIN Spot Prevent Fusion Fluid SPF 50+ – Review
I’d intended to review this sunscreen much sooner, but I simply couldn’t do it, as it’s impossible to wear the sunscreen in warm weather – it doesn’t resist sweat or friction at all. But, as they say, better late than never. The formula includes a mix of titanium dioxide and chemical filters, giving us the…
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Kose Softymo Speedy Cleansing Liquid – Review
This product is intended for people with acne-prone skin. It’s a good alternative for those who can’t or don’t want to use conventional cleansing oils. The ingredients list is modest, there are emulsifiers, moisturising agents, solvents, and preservatives. No fragrance or dyes; the product smells like glycerine mixed with ethanol. It doesn’t cause any dryness…
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Shiseido Aqua Label White Care Lotion – Review
Last year, I began to skip cleansing my face in the morning and use toner instead. It seems to work for my skin, so I continue doing that. After finishing the Future Solution LX Concentrated Balancing Softener, I moved on to the Aqua Label White Care Lotion. The toner includes tranexamic acid as its main…
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Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Wash – Review
There has been an influx of low-budget brands promising affordable skincare loaded with active ingredients in recent years. Such marketing usually lures us because the more, the better. Right?! But, anyone could fix up similar concoctions in their kitchens and probably for less. You can dump heaps of ingredients into a formula, but it doesn’t mean that a product will work.…
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Kokuryudo Privacy UV Face Powder SPF 50 – Review
When it comes to sunscreens, we all know that sometimes they tend to be shiny. It happens either because of their oily base or the sebum production, which increases in hot weather, and it’s when my face powders become helpful. I usually use regular non-SPF powders, but I thought I would use a specific powder…
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Shiseido Ultimune Defense Refresh Mist – Review
This summer hasn’t been too blazing in Italy so far. Unfortunately, though, the hottest days are yet to arrive, which supposedly will happen this weekend. When it’s boiling outside, I struggle to function, so I always look for different ways to stay cool and fresh, like drinking ice-cold water or spending as much time as…
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Transino Whitening Jelly Lotion – Review
This Jelly is one of the last few active products that I will review this year. If you follow me on Instagram, then you may know that I was prescribed a hydroquinone cream in June, so this is the ultimate product that I had managed to squeeze in for trialing before I had to start the treatment.…
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Kao Nivea Men UV Protector SPF50+ – Review
I don’t usually write about skincare marketed for men. I know there are some histological differences between male and female skin. Still, at the end of the day, the division in the skincare industry is about marketing strategies and nothing else. This product is no exception; it will suit everyone. The formula combines zinc oxide…
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Cetaphil Night Moisturizer for Redness Prone Skin / Pro Moisturising Night Cream – Review
This moisturiser is also known under the name ‘Cetaphil Pro Moisturising Night Cream’, that’s the name chosen for the European market. I’ve purchased this product from Amazon, and for some reason, they sell the American version in Europe. There are no formula differences, though. This product is a well-formulated moisturiser ideal for dry and redness-prone…
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Bioderma Matricium – Review
This product seems to be the fanciest of Bioderma’s products, and it is also probably the most expensive. There is a lot of work behind it, 14 years of research at various research institutes in France. This product is intended for: ‘Damaged skin with superficial cutaneous lesionscaused by dermatological procedures, laser treatments, peelings or incisions…
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Shiseido Future Solution LX Concentrated Balancing Softener – Review
I know I always say in my reviews that I wouldn’t bother using toners which require cotton pads unless they include exfoliating acids, but this product is different – it isn’t just a toner. This toner, or softener as such products are called in Japan, contains an interesting mix of ingredients. There are many components…
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Amorepacific Vintage Single Extract Essence — Review
This product is upsetting on so many levels, the best way to describe it would be: the price is steep, and the results are meagre. The main ingredient in the formula is fermented green tea extract; thanks to this ingredient we are supposed to see the betterment of ‘the look of elasticity, clarity and texture’…
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Biologique Recherche P50 Lotion – Review
It’s my third bottle of the P50 Lotion, and I’ve had this bottle for about three years now. The time has come to get rid of it, even though I couldn’t manage to finish it. But before I throw it away, I think it’s worth to share my opinions about the product. The formula…
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