I have actually been planning to get a new set of skincare product when my cleanser was used up a week ago. Fun fact - I only found out very recently that it is bad to cleanse our face without applying toner and moisturizer on it afterwards. So far, I have not been applying toner or moisturizer because apparently, I don't have them. I don't even know that they are essential to complete our skincare regime.
Now that I know the three basic steps of taking care of our skin: cleansing, applying toner and then moisturizer, I promise myself that I need to get a whole set of it. It is also partly because I have become such a self-conscious person lately. Since last year, my skin problem has really taken up to another level where the pimples multiply rapidly all over my face. It was first prominent at the T zone, which include the area around the forehead and all the way down to the nose. Maybe because I took the prior warning lightly, I now have slightly more pimples on both my cheeks. So, I wouldn't say that using skincare product is a self-pampering session for me. It's more like an attempt to give it a good fix before it aggravates any further.
Without further ado, let me share with you guys to a few skincare products that I have purchased.
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| RM38.05 for Hanna & Kent FreshLucent travelling kit |
The travelling kit consists of all the three basics: cleanser, toner and essence (which serves similar purpose to moisturizer). I have been yearning to get my hands on this for a couple of months now since the last time Sze Chyi bought it when we were at Hanna & Kent. They let you try a lot of their products so that you can choose the perfect range of products suitable for your skin type.
According to the salesgirl, my skin is a combination type because it is neither dry nor oily. The only part of my skin that is oily is at the T zone. Therefore, they have recommended me the FreshLucent Soft Refreshing series, which is suitable for all skin types. The products have a really nice fragrance and leaves my skin soft and rejuvenating after using them. I also like their packaging, which we can sort of expect from their tell-tale tagline - fun. fresh. trendy. All of the products from FreshLucent series contain apple, silver vine and pumpkin seed extract.
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| Cleanser |
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| Toner |
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| Essence |
Why Hanna & Kent? (as stated on the packaging)
- 100% Plant Origin Active.
- Free of Sodium Laureth Sulphate (a chemical that behaves similarly like a soap).
- Free of Parabens (preservatives used in cosmetics and food industry).
Next up, I have also bought skincare products from a brand of a slightly higher price range. This is presumably a brand that you guys have definitely heard of - Origins. The reason I bought skincare products from Origins after buying from Hanna & Kent was because the salesgirl told me that the products in the travelling kit will probably use up in one to two weeks' time. At the same time, I was also keen of trying another brand that uses natural ingredients to manufacture their products and has a myriad of products with all kind of benefits and nutrients to my skin. Origins was the absolute answer to that.
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| RM383 for the products from Origins |
They had a crazy promotion going on in conjunction of Labour Day, so I would say that it was quite a bargain. Not to mention, we redeemed RM50 AEON cash voucher because our total expenditure exceeded RM350.
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| RM122 for the complete set of Energy Boosting Bests, inclusive of the moisturizer that I need for everyday skincare routine. |
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| Cleanser (RM115) |
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| Toner (RM146) |
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| Freebies! Mum got some samples for herself. |
Why Origins? (adapted from 'Our Purity Promise' from Origins brochure)
- Origins products are formulated with natural and certified organic ingredients and 100% essential oils.
- The products are formulated without parabens, pthalates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, PABA, petroleum, paraffin, DEA and animal ingredients.
- They manufacture using a combination of renewable resources, wind energy and earth-friendly practices.
I'm not going into the details of the products from Origins because obviously, I am still on Hanna & Kent products. Once I move on to using Origins product, I shall dedicate a post talking about all the products and the effect of the products on my skin. Origins would most probably do a great job on my skin.
I hope this post gives you a slight idea on different brands of skincare products and also what you need to find in skincare products. For me, I'd rather go for those that have all the natural ingredients in their products. I'm not gonna lie - those products are most likely going to be more on the pricey side. It's best to make serious consideration before buying and spend according to our financial ability and needs. I strongly recommend only to purchase skincare products when time calls for necessity. It is not advisable to splurge on them as most of the skincare products perform optimally only about a year or two from their manufacturing date.
Hope you guys find this quite informative and fun at the same time. Till next time chaps! ^^ Ta.
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