My Skincare Regime: Oily/ Combination Skin

, by Ane

The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Day Cream Review

Hello, everyone! How are you? Temperature is rising so badly these days and my face is getting oilier. So I was recommended The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Day Cream by the sales girl. So lets get on with the review! (UPDATE: They have a new packaging now)

Basic Information

Weight: 50 ml

Product of: UK

Other products that can be found in this line are:

The Body Shop Seaweed Cleansing Facial Wash
The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Toner
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator
The Body Shop Seaweed Ionic Clay Mask
The Body Shop Seaweed Pore Perfector
The Body Shop Seaweed Mattifying Moisture Lotion Spf 15
The Body Shop Seaweed Clarifying Night Treatment

Product Description

The Body Shop uses the bladderwrack seaweed that grows wild in clean waters off the south-west coast of Ireland.

This oil-free, gel-like moisture cream is easily absorbed and perfect for combination skin.
Moisturises dry areas
Balances excess sebum
Gives a matte, shine-free complexion

Packaging

It comes in a small jar-like container. So its a bit unhygenic.

Ingredients

Aqua, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 60, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Parfum, Zinc Gluconate, Hydrolysed Algin, Zinc Sulphate, Disodium EDTA, Fucus vesiculosus, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Sodium Stearate, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Algae, Acacia senegal, Serine, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Tocopherol

Application

Apply to the face and neck after cleansing and toning, using your fingertips.

Texture & Fragrance
It has gel-like smooth, watery texture and it absorbs really fast into skin. It smells good.

My Impression

Love this! My face don't get much oily when I used this product. Its expensive though. It didn't really give me a matte look, it gave a dewy look instead. But I just loved, this. My face stayed nice a dewy the whole day.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Moisturises skin
It gives a dewy look
Controls sebum
Did not break me out
Absorbs fast

Cons

Contains paraben
Contains alcohol
Expensive
It din't give a matte look, as it claims

Price
RM 65.00/ SGD 30.90

Rating

5/5

Recommendation
Highly recommended for oily/combination skin

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Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ Review

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In Acne, Face

Oxy 5 Vanishing Formula 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Regular Strength Acne Pimple Medication Review

Acne, pimple, zit. There are so many ways to call this frustrating, difficult and painful bumps that pops out of our skin almost every morning. Not to mention that they also leave ugly scars when they are gone. Hence, they make our life very difficult and miserable and sometimes they are huge which make them even more painful! So those who have acne would have always been trying all sorts of methods to get rid of that undesirable little thing. As a person who always have breakouts myself, I would like to review Oxy 5 Vanishing Formula 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Regular Strength Acne Pimple Medication for those who want to try this product.

Basic Information

Weight: 10 g
Price: SGD 6.80 / RM 9.50

Packaging

It comes in a small white tube. It’s easy to control how much amount I want.

Product Description

Contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide
Colourless
Odourless
Greaseless
Helps to
Kill acne bacteria
Dry up excessive oil
Unclog blocked pores

Texture & Scent

The texture is a bit watery and slightly cream-like. It is also greaseless as the product claimed to be.The product also claimed that it is odourless and colourless but it has a really strong unpleasant odour and it is actually white in colour.

Application

Wash skin thoroughly and dry well before using. Dab on Oxy 5, smoothing it into oily acne pimple areas of face and neck. Apply once a day initially, then twice a day, or as directed by a physician. I use once a day at night.

Pros and Cons

Pros

It helps to reduce acne size visibly.
Acne size reduce visibly in one night
Suitable for oily skin
Easily available
Affordable

Cons

Leaves scar
Unpleasant odour
Not colourless ( So I only use it before going to bed)
Will dry up dry skin
Not suitable for sensitive skin

My Impression

It works! I use this product whenever a pimple pops out of my skin and it won’t get any bigger the next day! Some do get smaller but not all of them. I’m not sure if it can really unclog pores. Even though my skin is sensitive, I can use this product without a problem which is a big relieve since I took the risk to try this product despite having sensitive skin. Since it’s not colourless, I only use it at night, since it will be kinda weird to have white spots on my dark skin wherever I go. >.< . However, this leaves scar and dried the skin. I would not purchase this again.

Rating

2.5/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended for oily skin but not for those who have dry and sensitive skin.

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In Acne, Cleanser

Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foaming Cleanser Review

This is another product of Neutrogena that i'm going to review. Honestly, the only western skincare product that quite worked for me in many range was Neutrogena. This time I'm going to review my favourite Neutrogena face wash. I’ve using this for a long time and it has reduced my breakouts tremendously and made my skin less oily.

Basic Infromation

Weight: 85g
Manufactured in: Thailand

Packaging

It comes in a tube form. I just have to squeeze some of the product out. I like it because I can control how much product I want easily.

Front View

Back View

Ingredients

Water, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-8, Propeylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Beeswax, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Glyceril Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Menthyl Lactate,Synthetic Wax, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, tetrasodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Isopulegol, Magnesium Aspartarte, CL77007, Zinc Gluconate, Propylparaben, Methylisothiazolinone, Copper Gluconate, CL 42090, CL 17200

Product Description

Awakens your senses, while deeply cleansing your skin, leaving your skin amazingly clean, refreshed and energized.
Creamy blue foam with fresh scent, energizing micro-beads and natural minerals forms a rich foamy leather to.
Clean deep into pores, washing away oil, dirt and stubborn residue.
Leave skin refreshingly clean, soft and smooth.

Texture & Scent

The texture is smooth, creamy and it contains dark blue micro-beads. It foams up in a white creamy lather when I apply on my face. It is has a pretty light blue glow on it. It also has a really refreshing scent, I would feel refreshed whenever I use this cleansing foam, especially in the mornings.

Application

Just take a pea sized amount and massage on wet face. I would massage my face for two minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

I applied some make-up on my hand to see if it can remove make-up.

The cleanser

It foams up pretty well.

My freshly cleaned hand. :)

My Impression

This is a really good cleanser. It is very effective also suitable for oily skin, cleans out all the oil and grease without leaving the skin dry. The foam is really soft and it feels really good and refreshing on my face. Ever since I started using this cleanser, it helped me to reduce breakouts efficiently and also reduced oil production in my skin. My face used to look very oily but it is less oily now. I really love this toner and I've been using this for the past 2 years.

Price

The price is affordable but not very pocket-friendly.

Pros and Cons

Pro

Available in most retail stores including pharmacies such as Guardian and Watson and also hypermarkets such as Tesco and Aeon.
Refreshes skin while cleaning.
Cleanses deeply.
Refreshing scent.
Does not leave my face dry.
Removes make-up (but not completely)
No breakouts

Cons

Contains paraben.
Does not remove make-up properly

My Impression

This is a really good cleanser. The foam is really soft and it feels really good and refreshing on my face. Ever since I started using this cleanser, it helped me to reduce breakouts efficiently and also reduced oil production in my skin. My face used to look very oily but it is less oily now. It does remove make-up but not completely. But then it's alright, I don't use make-up for daily basis. But when I do, I would use Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner to remove the traces of my make-up (You can check out my review of the toner in the link). The only problem is it contains paraben.

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended.

If you'd like to try, you may purchase here ;)

Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Facial Foam Foaming Cleanser Oil Free 85 G.

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In Face, Korean

Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner Review

Hi guys this is my first review! Alright, lets get started. The tittle says it all. This toner claims to clean deeply, eliminates blackheads while leaving a cooling effect on the skin.

Basic Information

Weight: 200 ml

Manufactured in: Korea

Front View

Back View

Packaging

It comes in a large bottle with bright yellow lid, where it contains 200 ml of the product in it.

Active Ingredients:

W/W %: Salicylic Acid 0.5%

Ingredients:

Water, Alcohol Denat, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium PCA, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Menthyl Lactate, Benzoic Acid, Fragarance, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract.

Product Description

Helps to effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use and prevent new ones from forming, for clear & healthy looking skin.
Delivers instant cooling sensation, tightens pores, and soothes skin.
Blackhead Fighting Complex containing BHA to remove dead skin cells and control excessive oil.
Cedarwood extract and moisturizer help strengthen the skin’s natural water and oil balance, and prevents new blackheads from forming with continuous use.
Dermatologist tested
Oil-free
Allergy tested.
Non-comedogenic.

Texture & Scent

Watery texture and it feels like it's evaporating from the skin when I apply the toner. It has no color; transparent. It has a kinda sharp smell that disappears in a few seconds after I apply it.

Application

I usually just take some amount of the toner and pat it on my face in the morning, since we don’t collect much dirt on our face while sleeping. But in the evenings, I would pour them on a cotton pad and wipe them on my face, since the toner has astringent properties.

Pros and Cons

Pros

It does helps to reduce blackheads.
It does delivers instant cooling sensation, and soothes skin.
It removes dead skin cells.
It controls excessive oil.
My breakouts had reduced.
It is oil-free.
It is allergy tested.
It is non-comedogenic.
It contains salicylic acid.
It contains which hazel which can fight acne.
Contains a lot of product in one bottle.

Cons

Contains alcohol

My Impression

This is great toner! It helped me to reduce breakouts dramatically and also reduced oil production in my skin. My face used to look as if I poured oil on my face but now, it looks less oily. It also soothes my skin with the cool menthol effect. I really love this toner and I've been using this for the past 2 years.

Price

The pricing is affordable, it is not pocket-friendly but I can use 200 ml of toner for a long time.

Rating

4.5/5

Recommendation

Highly recommended! I'm currently using the third bottle now. This product is suitable for oily skin. It also helps to treat and prevent acne.

If you'd like to try, you may purchase here ;)
Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner 200ml

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In Acne, Cleanser

How My Troubled Skin Got Better

So let me talk about what I did in order to control the horrible breakouts I experienced. My friends suggested me to wash my face 3 times a day or more. That actually made my face worse. I read somewhere saying that we need to use clean sheets everyday while sleeping so that our pore would not get clogged. Do you expect me to change the sheets every day? My answer is unquestionably no. I am a university student and I definitely do not have time to do that.

Instead my mum suggested me to use clean, freshly washed towels. I am certainly not going to hand-wash towels every! (For your information I do not have washing machine, those machines that are available in campus usually breaks down and I would have to wait at least 1 hour in line just to wash clothes, I know, I lead a crazy and miserable life, lol).

So, I decided to use freshly washed T-shirt instead, which I would cover them on my pillowcase and use it the next day. (I know it's gross, but then I think I’m getting more gross everyday as student). My face did have fewer breakouts, and I am continuing it until now. I tried skipping this routine, but then I actually had breakouts when I do that. I really wish my face is not that sensitive.

I also used Oxy 5 Vanishing Formula 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Regular Strength Acne Pimple Medication It helped me out for a while, but then then it left scars all over my face. I also used Neutrogena deep clean energizing foam cleanser as my daily face wash to clear my skin thoroughly. I also used Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Cooling Toner. This really helped me out to control my breakout.

So, let me summarize what I said above.

How I treated my troubled skin

Do's

Cover pillow with freshly washed clothes/ towel
Wash face twice a day
Use moisturizer
Change sheets at least once a week
Use pimple cream before going to bed
Use sunscreen everyday (even if it is a rainy day)
Tea tree oils helps
If its uncontrollable, a visit to dermatologist may help

Don'ts

Do not wash your face more than twice a day (as washing your face often it will strip out skin moisture which will lead to more oily skin)
Never touch your face (since your hands will not always be clean, right? Its full bacteria, germs, debris ect..)
Never skip sunscreen
Don’t let hair get in contact to your face too often
Do not frequently change your skincare products

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The Body Shop Mattifying Seaweed Day Cream Review

Biore UV Perfect Face Milk SPF 50+ PA+++ Review

Oxy 5 Vanishing Formula 5% Benzoyl Peroxide Regular Strength Acne Pimple Medication Review

Neutrogena Deep Clean Energizing Foaming Cleanser Review

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