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It certainly has been a long time since my last update!

Throughout these years there were a lot of stress factors and life wasn't great.
And the more stress I have, the more skin problems started to appear.
My face has gotten more pimply and gaining more scars thanks to my poor habits T_T

With the concern in mind, a dear friend of mine suggested me to try Niacinamide with the usual moisturizers that I've been using!

At first, I was skeptical about the pricing because it is surprisingly affordable!
Two bottles of the 30ml serum didn't cost me more than RM50 including shipping, but it worked for my friend that has a combination skin so I thought of giving it a go regardless.

Of course, before buying, I checked out some information on the internet.

So what does Niacinamide do?

From what I manage to read online, Niacinamide is actually Vitamin B3, and it is supposed to reduce the appearance of skin blemishes and congestion.

How does this product feel?

The product itself looks like diluted glue (but not sticky when applied), it is not fully liquid. If you applied too much, you will notice that it is going to form a layer of gel-like texture on your face.

Those with sensitive skin may feel a little sting on your face so you might want to do a little patch testing beforehand. My skin feels a sting on every first try on literally any products and it'll be alright on the following usage, though. It's getting weirder.

The serum will dry down, so no worries! Also the good thing is that, it doesn't have those perfumey-smell so it is pretty good to begin with.

Did it work?

I have been trying for a month so far, and I'd say that it works - not perfectly but it works a little.

I have a big face (sad) and I had to use like 3 drops minimum to form a thin layer, and there are reduced breakouts so far - unless I am really overly-stressed but that's just my stress management problems.

It also seems to bring out the gunks underneath the skin too, but yeah, still have new breakouts from stress. I need some stress management strategies lolol.

On the bright side, it sort of helps my skin to be a little brighter, but since I am under quarantine here, I haven't been using makeup products very often. I wouldn't use it if I were to put on makeup though.

Are there counterfeits?

Unfortunately, I was also told by my friend that there are apparently counterfeits around.

One way to check it is the color of the product - it should have a milky color.

Another way to check is to test it on paper, it should be absorbed pretty quickly.

Otherwise, you can also patch test a drop on your hand and allow it to dry off. You should feel some gel-ish texture when you rub it lightly.

What does this product contain?

There is a high concentration (10%) of this vitamin is supported in the formula by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid to balance visible aspects of sebum activity.

Ingredient list: Aqua (Water), Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan gum, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin.

How do I use this product?

On the package, the instruction says:

Apply to entire face morning and evening before heavier creams. If irritation occurs, cease use and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised.

Additionally, just using a drop (or a couple) and spread it all over your face after your face wash and moisturizer would do. Otherwise it'll be quite difficult to put on makeup and other creams without seeing pieces of gel rolling down from your face. Haha.

Also, if you are using products that has AHA/BHA’s or Vitamin C, skip this product. Combining these products together will cause them to counteract as the pH level increases. This results in each product not serving their purpose, so don’t mix them!

(I kind of abandoned my Etude House's Vita C Talk because it stings lol I haven't even write about that yet)

I also recommend patting the product into the skin instead of rubbing! Since it is gel-ish after all.

Would I recommend it?

It worked well for some people and it didn't work for some, but it's affordable.

For the price, I'd say... why not trying? :)

Say hi to my Masato bear!

I have always been a fan of affordable Japanese cosmetic products, and today I am sharing you this product from heroine make!

Some of you may have known that Heroine Make is like, really, REALLY popular with their mascara, but this time, I'm sharing their makeup base!

In Isehan's official site, it's sold at 1000 yen. However, I bought it at a pretty nice deal in a drugstore at about 750 yen (About RM30?) because I've been hearing that using a makeup base will do magic to your skin.

I've never used a primer or a makeup base before, but on the day of purchase itself, I also tried on different types of primers (that doesn't have color-correcting features) and I really preferred this one from heroine make, so I bought it! ^^

HOW I USED IT:
On a day where I feel the need to wear makeup (yes, I don't wear a full-face makeup every day because it's very time-consuming) such as attending an interview, going on a date, meeting up with friends (I actually don't bother to wear makeup if it's with my best friends because heck they won't even be bothered LOL) or attending certain events, I will have my general skincare routine as follow:

1. On the night before, wash my face with an exfoliating cleanser
2. In the morning, wash my face with a normal bubble cleanser
3. Apply the first bottle of toner I could grab (I have plenty)
4. If time permits, apply a sheet mask; else, ditch this step
5. Spray the face with oil-control spray and pat gently

Then it's time to move onto makeup!

This makeup base from heroine make has some color on it, but the coverage isn't strong. I applied a thin layer over my face, but used more on my oilier areas.

This product also keeps your skin matte and controls oiliness, which is one of the reasons I bought it and used more heavily on my T-zone and eyelids (I haven't received my eye primer yet weep).

After that, I resume with my usual makeup routine in this order: eyebrows, concealer, liquid foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, blush, finishing powder (sometimes I skip this step because powders aren't my friend), then a makeup-fixing spray, and walah! 45 minutes of life wasted. ~~whatamidoingwithmylife~~ :)

RESULTS
I have used this product for four occasions so far to see if it works every time.

Usually, without using the base, my makeup will start to fall off with some touch-up required in about 4 to 5 hours, half of my eyeshadow turned really dull, my eyeliner seemed to have a setting of 20% opacity (graphic designing puns intended), and the only thing that worked well was my blusher lol.

HOWEVER...

With heroine make's base, my makeup from 10am surprisingly stayed pretty well on the areas I have applied it, even if it was already 6:30pm, I can only see my eyebrow color faded (but I didn't apply the product on my eyebrow so lol) and my eyeliner didn't fade as much as compared to me not using a makeup base. It's about 70% opacity for my eyeliner. I only needed very minimal touch-up by using a brush/sponge across my face without applying additional foundation/powder to make my makeup looking more even. ;)

*Opacity: The lower the percentage, the more transparent that layer is. Which means, I can't see sh*t if it's 0% because it's transparent.

Some questions that you might want some answers before trying this:
Q1: Did my skin turned oily?
A1: It actually did, but with my same makeup routine, my skin turns shiny after only two hours. With this product, my skin looked shiny after 5 hours or so, but with blotting paper and some touch-up it's OK!

Q2: Does it really keep your makeup matte?
A2: It does give a matte feeling, even though my products (except my semi-matte blusher) weren't matte. I wouldn't call it a 100% matte feeling, but on my areas with my semi-matte blusher, it definitely looked matte. ^^

Q3: Can I buy this in Malaysia?
A3: In the past, you can't. But now, you can! I've seen this product in Watsons and some Guardian outlets now. I am not too sure about the price because I haven't finished using mine.

Q4: Does your skin feel dry or horrible after removing it?
A4: Nope! I usually use tissue (lol) or makeup wipes to remove a large part of my makeup, then wash my face with Nivea's makeup remover, and wash my face again with my cleanser! My skin didn't feel dry at all.

Q5: Did you have new breakouts right after/ after a day or two using this product?
A5: It's a no too! Trust me I am very happy about this. Though I have to agree that it does not make your pimples disappear like magic, but at least I don't see new ones coming out. With my usual makeup routine without it, I could swear that I can see at least two to five small pimples popping around.

So, my verdict: 4.6/5
- Because it says to make things long-lasting, it definitely didn't mean lasting throughout the entire day but I do see improvements compared to the times I don't use it.
- Plus points for matte
- more plus points for some coverage
- also plus points for some oil-controlling
- BONUS POINTS FOR NO NEW BREAKOUTS

I would love to use this product again, but I also think that I should give a chance to other primers as well (after this bottle is finished, of course. Unless someone sends me a bottle)!

Have you used this product? Did it work for you as how it worked for me? Let me know! ^^

See you next time! ☆

Hello everyone! Thanks for reading my blog! I've been hoping to give an update for few times in a week, because I've been hoping to share a lot with you!

In Chinese, we sometimes say 草莓鼻 (strawberry nose) for a nose full of blackheads or whiteheads. In the hot weathers of Malaysia, it's really easy for our T-zone to be prone to whiteheads and blackheads!

Since last year, I have been travelling to different countries and tried different products for whitehead/blackhead removal. From Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and of course, local Malaysian drugstore products and some from random online shopping! I also received some from work, and that makes it at 10 products (if I didn't forget others, and no, home remedies not included)!

Since 10 is a pretty nice number, I thought of sharing my thoughts and verdict on each of them!

So here we go!

#1 My Scheming Blackhead Removal Activated Carbon Mask Set

I got this with a deal of two boxes for 368 Taiwanese Dollar (Approx. MYR's 48 at the time of exchange rate) from a Watsons outlet in Taiwan! Compared to the prices I can find on online stores, it's pretty cheap!

Not to mention, this product's ambassador is Ella, a member of a really popular Taiwanese group called S.H.E. so the product was a great hit during its release!

My Scheming Blackhead Removal Activated Carbon Mask Set

These products comes in set of boxes, where each box has three products labelled with numbers 1, 2 and 3. There is a tutorial on using it too! Products #1 to #3 helps you through the cleaning process, and your skin will feel cared!

You can use this product for your entire face, but in this post, I want to standardize my opinions for the usage on nose area.

Verdict: 4.5/5
- It isn't too costly, and it works pretty well (not perfectly but still good!)
- Pre and Post-skincare to minimize your pores, so you don't need to grab another bottle of product just for pore-minimizing.
- The reason why I didn't give it a 5/5 is because there are areas that still had whiteheads weep (and I low-key hope that products like these comes with an applicator because I hate using my fingers for these kind of products)

#2 Bioglo Clear Pore Deep Cleansing Mask

Mom actually bought this product from Cosway thinking that it's a face wash, so I used this one too! I have absolutely no idea about the pricing, but I don't think it's on the costly side.

Bioglo Clear Pore Deep Cleansing Mask

This product works just like #2 of the My Scheming mask, but the contents felt more liquid-y compared to it. It also only comes with a bottle, so you'll have to do all your pre-skincare and post-skincare after peeling the mask away.

Verdict: 3/5
- Compared to the first one this doesn't clear as much.
- Not to mention this product dries up very quickly even unopened? We had two bottles and one of the bottle contents are already dried to the extent where you can't squeeze the contents out and you could cut them up like a really hard jelly.
- Might have better results if you try opening your pores up with a warm towel before applying this :)

#3 Quickly Whiten Nose Mask

Okay, I actually got this from Mr. DIY in RM9! I actually bought this because I forgot where I've placed my other products (guilty AF) and I feel a strong urge to clean my nose. I have absolutely no confidence in products like these so I didn't have much high hopes on it, either.

Quickly Whiten Nose Mask

This product actually came in a box, and has ten small packages of the mask. It's like having black liquid that is also sticky. In each packet the amount of liquid there could actually be enough for me to apply on more than half of my face (maybe because it's so watery?) and I'm just like "r u sure u r a nose mask" _(:3J

Anyways, the verdict: 3/5
- Surprising enough, it still kinda worked! Not perfectly or as good as the previous few, but it could still pick something up.
- I also gave it a 3 because the price is not bad.
- It's so watery, though. It tends to be super messy later on. /__\

#4 Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strip

Got this at some promotion day of Watsons earlier of 2017, 10 strips for less than RM10. Also because I don't really trust our local drugstore brand so I was... really skeptical _(:3J

Image result for watsons nose pore strip

Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strip

Unlike the previous products, this is working as a strip! You wet your nose, then make sure your hands are dry, then apply the sticky side of the strip to your wet nose! Let it on for 15~20 minutes and it should probably be all dried up (and harden too) but if it didn't dry up, wait out for a little more :)

Verdict: 3/5
- It's cheaper than other brands (like the following two)
- It works if it's to pick up really tiny ones, but the larger whiteheads aren't coming out so :(
- A little plus point that the outer packaging is cute but the functionality is what mattered most, though ;__;

#5 KAO Biore Nose Cleansing Blackheads Pore Strips White

KAO Biore Nose Cleansing Blackheads Pore Strips White

I bought this when I moved into my hostel last year, and they did pick up the the blackheads and whiteheads better than the previous strips for sure! (Though to be frank I don't have much blackheads to begin with, but whiteheads have been really troubling) They cost about 400~600 yen (between RM12.50 ~ RM24) and you can also grab them in some drugstores in Malaysia.

Verdict: 3.5/5
- Although they picked up the larger whiteheads pretty well, but somehow the skin around my nose turned dry and flaky.
- Which means you need some post-skincare for sure.

#6 KAO Biore Nose Cleansing Blackheads Pore Strips Black

KAO Biore Nose Cleansing Blackheads Pore Strips Black

I'd call this a power up version from the white one! The black one has some charcoal content on it. The price was also surprisingly similar to the white one.

Verdict: 3.8/5
- I don't think it's because it's easier to see what's picked up because of the black color base (because I always look very closely on the strip every time I peel them out), but this one picks up smaller whiteheads (additional to the bigger ones) too!
- If you apply it well you can see it pulling from the corners of your nose too.
- Skin also turned a little flaky so I can't give it a 4 _(:3J

#7 innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack

innisfree Jeju Volcanic Nose Pack

The first thing I knew was, it's RM13.50 for only six sheets so I was like "This is more expensive than Biore Japan's it'd better work out man" lol but the plus point for this product is that, it has a lavender scent that isn't too strong, and quite pleasant imo so I guess there's where the cost went to?

Just like the previous packs, don't wet the strip wet your nose and apply the strip with dry hands or else it won't work well! (Happened to my friend so it's just a head's up!)

Verdict: 4/5
- Plus points to the lavender scent, but to me it isn't really necessary because my nose can sometimes be sensitive to not-so-natural fragrance _(:3J
- It pulls out the big and small black and whiteheads pretty well *__*
- For six strips it's defo not on the cheap side but if you are a fan of lavender I don't see why not trying :D

#8 Vietnam Mask Blackhead Whitehead Remover

Okay this is like one of the weirdest purchases I ever had in the past, I got it from Shopee at less than RM5 so I was very skeptical but since the seller said I could use this for months, I was like mkay lemme try one then.

Vietnam Mask Blackhead Whitehead Remover

I have no knowledge about this product so I didn't know much about it, either. When it came, the bottle was so tiny I went O______________O THIS LITTLE FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS?

Well actually you could really use it for two months if you are using it for once a week on the nose area. However, for me, I usually use these kind of products on my cheeks and chin as well so it definitely didn't last for more than a month for me. (Not to mention I accidentally spilled some into my sink...)

To use this, you apply the liquid on the areas you wanna pull the black/whiteheads out. Then, before the liquid dries up, use the provided paper to cover the areas you applied the liquid on and wait out until it dries up. You don't have to apply a thick layer, just do it moderately and you are good to go! It'll probably take you about 10 to 15 minutes for it to dry out, but if it takes a little longer it is fine too.

Then all you have to do is to peel them out and be shaken by the results!

Verdict: 4.2/5
- This product smells like glue imo
- But it works so well so higher points wheee
- Not to mention it's also on the cheap scale for sure! (At least at the point when I bought it)
- Deductions for the high possibility to get things really messy
- Your skin will be thirsty for hydration after you peel it off

#9 Narakashiwa Natural Pack

Once upon a time, I really liked to shop in DAISO in Malaysia. So out of curiosity, I bought this at RM5 (when GST wasn't even introduced lol). It's probably RM5.90 right now thanks to all the taxes that are imposed. Sigh.

Of course, due to the price I'm not even placing hopes for it to work well lol

Image result for blackhead remover gel japan

Narakashiwa Natural Pack from DAISO

The phrase「思い通りです。」would be my answer to how I think about this product. Watery (not as watery as the one from Mr. DIY but still to the watery side) just as expected, didn't work excellently just as expected, and didn't dry quickly, also as expected.

Verdict: 2.5/5
- Because my pyjamas actually got stained thanks to it and IDK how to wash it off and neither does my mom know how (we tried)
- It can pull some stuff out, but really, don't place too much of your expectations on it
- Well RM5 for a bottle is pretty cheap tho!
- Maybe you can try it out if you are curious or you are a sucker to anything Japanese-related

#10 All Kill Blackhead Remover Stick

This product is so highly rated in online reviews I had to buy it (during the sales LMAO I'm a cheapo too)! I forgot how much the original price was but I definitely paid less than RM30.

All Kill Blackhead Remover Stick by Rire

On average this is definitely the most expensive product in this post compared to the previous nine, but then again, doesn't the idea of not needing to touch and wash sticky liquid makes everything wonderful? :D

And what's more, it lives up with its name because this stick is killin' it! I used it once every three or four days during shower, and wash my face afterwards, and continue with the normal skincare routines. Plus point for exfoliating because my nose feels so smooth I kept on wanting to touch it! X'D

Verdict: 4.5/5
- It's MAGICAL. No sticky liquid FTW (I am a very lazy person)
- It removes my whiteheads, nose isn't feeling oily for longer hours
- btw it also has some subtle fragrance but IDK what it smelled like
- I don't think I have seen smaller pores yet, though, so I can't give a 5
- online reviews said it can't remove stubborn blackheads but I don't have any I can't say anything about this (I bought it since I don't have stubborn blackheads anyway) :(
- But since it also exfoliates, you might experience dried skin (at least it wasn't giving me flaky nose) so I suggest pairing it up with some hydrating skincare routine if it isn't in your routine.

CONCLUSION
Above is all I feel about the blackhead removal products that I've tried! But please note that everyone's skin conditions are different, what works on me may not work on you, and vice versa! I do not have stubborn blackheads, but my nose is definitely oily so I really liked the All Kill a lot! Though I think that I could also replace it by using other exfoliating face wash for the exfoliating job, so I'll finish whatever that I still have, or try some homemade remedies next time!

Until then, see you next time! ☆

Hello everyone!

More than a month ago, I managed to purchase a set of Miniature Skin Taster by b.liv from Hermo at a low price! However, I was so busy finishing my stack of Comelyco sheet mask while trying to see if I fit in #TeamDoubleFisting, so I haven't got the time to try this product.

It's a very small set consisting four products! Inside the package it also consists a card to describe the usage of the items.

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b.liv Miniature Skin Taster set

This set lives up to its name, everything's so small! I'll explain about how I use these products below!

The four products are:

1. off with those heads - blackheads sebum gel (3ml x1)

2. glow and shine - skin smoothening mask (2.5ml x1)

3. sheer off crease | fine line stoppage original Japan silk mask (28ml x1)

4. green tea oil-blotting papers (50 sheets)

#1 off with those heads

My usage:

First, I used the off with those heads for my nose area and cheeks, because those area are my whitehead problem areas. You can use this product on your face area that is prone to blackheads and whitehead, it's said to remove blackheads and whiteheads without violence and pain.

How it felt:

- It has an unpleasant smell

- The precautions said 'there might be more oil to be secreted during initial period' and I certainly see the applied areas looking all shiny.

- I can see my pores tightening, and the areas that I applied feels like there's something pulling my skin

- Although I had sensitive cheeks, it didn't sting (although the card say it might)

- Because I didn't like the tightening part, it wasn't the most pleasant experience

- I still see blackheads on the applied areas, though, but they definitely reduced.

Verdict: 3/5

- 3 ml is too little for my problem areas, I wished I could try longer to see if it's worth investing.

- I really didn't like the pulling sensation over my face.

#2 glow and shine

My usage:
- Just like how it instructed, I used this on a weekend.
- I applied the entire packet evenly on my face, left it on for almost 10 minutes
- Wetting my face and massaged in circular motions for about 2~3 minutes, then rinse off.

How it felt:
- My skin felt better, pores seems a little smaller (Hopefully not my wishful thinking)
- Makeup application stayed pretty well on the following day!

Verdict: 4/5

- Anything that makes my makeup application better deserves higher points! Hehe

- Probably one of the products I'd love to try again!

#3 sheer off crease
My usage:
I took some time after shower to apply the mask for 20 minutes (it's advised to do it for 20~30 minutes). It contains collagen and is said to have the main functions of fine line preventing + firming + brightening.

How it felt:
- Horrible. My entire face stings and it wasn't very comfortable.
- The mask does not fit my face well, I'm not sure if I have dislocated facial features or something, but it just doesn't fit well!

Verdict: 2/5
- It does not fit, and it stings.
- I didn't give a 1 because I think my skin felt a little firmer.

#4 green tea oil-blotting papers
My usage: Use them when I feel that my face is oily. Well, it's blotting paper. LOL.

How it felt:
- Normal. Does its job, but I don't see anything special.

Verdict: 3/5
- I am really neutral about this.

So, overall, I think that b.liv's products can be pretty reliable, but you really have to see if each of them work on you! For example, for me, glow and shine seems to work pretty well, but sheer off crease really made me super mad. (-`ェ´-怒)

To add the fact that b.liv isn't really offering the cheapest prices around, so you really have to get their trial packs before getting the larger bottles!

I would really love to try other products from this brand next time!

Hope to update you soon!

See you next time! ☆

Enjoy the breeze

Hello everyone!

Last year, I bought 40 pieces of sheet masks at great discount from an online store and haven't been using them much until two months ago, because the expiry date was soon!

So I googled up a lot of information about using masks, and the concept of Double Fisting caught my eye.

Since I bought 40 sheet masks and they were going to expire in a couple of months, I was like "Why not trying that for two weeks too?" and so I did!

I finished using the masks up and threw the packaging away, but the sheet masks were from this brand called Comelyco! Below are the images I got from the internet and they are the ones I used!

I got this one that says Kelp

Image result for comelyco mask deep ocean

And another one that says 'Deep Ocean Water'

Because staying hydrated is so important for my skin, especially working super long hours under the AC at full blast (since my university years, and now, even in the office), I thought of getting masks that would give my skin the amount of hydration it has lost.

The Kelp one has the functionality to moisturize and calm the skin, while deep ocean water is purely working on moisturizing. I got 20 pieces of them each (gave some to my mom and cousin), but I had enough to apply two masks on a daily basis!

My mask routine is simple! For the first week, I tried 15 minutes of mask after breakfast (around 8:30am), and 15 minutes after shower after work hours (by then, it's usually around 10pm). Then, for the second week, I put two sheet masks consecutively for 30 minutes.

People often relax when they have a mask, but I usually would still browse the internet, or color something digitally, so that isn't entirely relaxing. But I think it's pretty good if you can take out some time for yourself, maybe asking some questions to yourself and think about life, or do some self-exploring!

The results?

For the first week, I feel that my skin is smoother, and my skin on my nose doesn't seem to peel off as it would at usual times! I don't see my acnes disappear, but my cheeks were definitely feeling nicer to touch. Also, at least, there were no new breakouts. My makeup doesn't seem to be cakey too, so yay!

As for the second week, I actually had a couple of tiny pimples around my nose and hairline. I honestly preferred my results from the first week than the second week, so I guess it is really unnecessary to put two sheet masks consecutively for half an hour.

My rating to the product? I would give it a 4/5. Because I got them at a great deal, but I'm saddened that I got new pimples. Not to mention, sometimes I am not used to the feeling of having something a little sticky (or slimy?) on my face _(:'3J_)L

Would I be on #TeamDoubleFisting? To be honest, I would! I won't say that doing it for a short time period would bring you the magic of making your skin to a complete beauty, but there were definitely some improvements (because I get new pimples here and there every few days and week one was great!). Though, masks can be costly in a long run to some so it might not be the wisest choice for your wallet. But if you have enough to spend on your skin treat, then why not? :)

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