APARA Relaxing Cleansing Oil | REVIEW

I only discovered cleansing oil last year 2018 when I luckily won the travel size MAC Cleanse Off Oil. I even used a cotton to remove the make up only thinking that it was meant to be placed on dry hands and rub it off  on your skin/face.


When I found out about cleansing oil, my thoughts about cleansing products have changed. I always focused on foam cleansers and gel cleansers. They were my sort of cleansers. I didn't know that there were a variety. I mean I do know, it's just that I was already invested in what I was currently using compare to changing to a new one again.

Around mid year last year I discovered about Thai Skin care. That led me to stalking so many Thai brands and I was so into them. I discovered this brand so called Apara Thailand. I checked out their company, read about them and translated their story on google translate as everything was in Thai. I somehow understood their story in those translation and fell in love with the brand. I spoke to their Founder and CEO Frank and we agreed on a collaboration.

Early January I finally received the most awaited parcel. I was only expecting the cleansing oil but to my surprise they also sent me the Apara essence - I felt so jovial about it!

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A little story about Apara.

Apara is a Thai skin care brand made and developed in Thailand. The main ingredients are sourced from rubber seeds which is commonly found in Thailand. The rubber seed oil are rich in anti oxidant and has good benefits on the skin. Apara has the philosophy of creating this product that obtains the ingredient from Thailand, using the availability found in their country instead of sourcing it from abroad and also the fact that these rubber seed oil are being sourced out from their country, created outside of their country and bring it back to Thailand to sell it for Thai people's consumption. Hence the reason why Apara created this amazing product, created in Thailand and to be sold to Thai people too.

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Moving on to February, after more than a month of trial and testing the cleansing oil, I finally made my conclusion about  this product.

Packaging (Box):

The box is two toned. Three quarters is printed in dark green colour and a quarter of it which is below the green part is printed in white colour which includes the brand name and the relevant information about the products. The back part has the information about how the product is being used, the ingredients list, the warning sign (if product didn't work out) and the manufacturing & distribution sign. These are both written in English and Thai which is such a good thing for non Thai readers.

Product Packaging (Container):

The product is in a nice chic muted green container. It has a pump which makes it easy to get the product out.Very hygienic too.

Product Information:

Apara Cleansing Oil is a gentle oil in emulsion. It makes your skin moist, soft and deep clear. This is a mild cleansing oil that effectively removes make up leaving the skin relaxed and moisturised.

Product texture:

Apara cleansing oil is a clear type of oil and is very light weight.

Feedback:

- I have used this cleansing oil for more than a month and all I can say is it's done it's job so far.

- It removes heavy make up and is easy on bare skin face with skin care left over.

- This cleansing oil is very relaxing when I slather it on my face. The scent is close to nothing but reminds me of the oil that they use in a spa.

- The texture is very clear and is really light weight too compare to other cleansing oils that I've tried.

- The packaging is very aesthetically pleasing.

- The price point is right.

- The product emulsifys upon contact with water.

- All in all this cleansing oil is an amazing cleansing oil. Made my skin moisurised and relaxed after use. Didn't gave me any break outs nor clogged my pores. And I can safely say that I recommend this product for you to try and enjoy the experience of cleansing :)

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Apara Cleansing Oil retails for 790 Baht/$26/20 GBP

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Have you ever tried this cleansing oil before? What's your favourite cleansing oil so far?

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(PR Gifted - but all views and opinions are 100% my own)

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See you onnthe next one!

-- Kathy
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COSCODI Pick Me Up Tone - Up Cushion

Hi everyone!

I" am back with another review for you guys and this time is an actual first for me and in this blog.

Well, I say first because I have never used this type of product before.  I mean I' am the kind of person that just doesn't fall with what's hyped up.

Plus the fact that I have always been a lover of liquid foundation.

The product that I am talking about is the *Coscodi Pick Me Up Tone - Up Cushion, this is my first ever cushion. I know a lot of #kbeautylovers converted to cushions a long time ago. While for me, it takes quite a while to make me love something especially if I am so not into it.

Anyway, heading on to the main topic for today, Coscodi a brand well known for its masks has come up with a new product and it's their cushion foundation. They have four cushion in their brand namely:

- Coscodi Mint Air Cushion
- Coscodi Pick Me Up Tone Up Cushion
- Illumination Shining Snow BB Cushion
- Illumination Shining Glittering Light Cool Cushion

They have kindly gifted me the Pick Me Up Tone Up Cushion which comes in a really pretty packaging. Rose gold and has a nice leaf print on top. The rest of the packaging is blush pink.

This cushion is compose of dual side. One of which is the white colour for brightening. The pink side is with calamine powder.

The concept of this product is:
- to make your skin looks brighter
-  U/V protection with SPF 50+ PA+++
- Whitening (as this product has Glutathione)
- Anti - ageing
- triple functional cosmetic

I' am already sold on the overall presentation (well done on that Coscodi) Applause... Applause..

Going on to the effectiveness of the product, I must say that it did brighten my skin. I love mixing both but I love the look of the pink side as it makes my face more pinkier (making it looking radiant and healthy).

The white side makes my skin looks really bright and definitely glowy too. I love that this cushion is almost near the look of my skin but just a little polished.

It has covered the slight redness on the crevices of my nose. Covered a few of my blemishes and little discoloration except for the pimple mark that I have (totally understandable as it's still quite too dark to be covered).

This tone up cushion did cover a few of my blemishes but this definitely is not a full coverage. I think the goal of this cushion is more like a "no make up" make up look.

This could have been amazing too if  Coscodi created a wider range of shade for this tone up cushion.

This shade is definitely for fairer skin tone. My skin tone is  fair to medium and I try making this cushion as a base and I apply a darker concealer on top of it, blending it and creating a much more near complexion to mine. So far this being light is my only qualm about this product.

Everything about this tone up cushion is so on fleek that the cons are not even that noticeable.

I have been enjoying using this cushion everyday for the last week and I am loving it.

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If you want to know more about this cushion and the other cushions, they've all been linked up there.

This product has been gifted by brand but all opinions are 100% my own.

I hope this has been a good read for you guys and I hope you get to try this cushion too.

#coscodi #kbeauty #koreancosmetics #awomansmodedevie #skincare #cushion

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Thank you so much for reading guys. And see you on the next one :)

- Kathy
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Serum to Serum - The Skin House & Coxir Serums

Hi everyone!

Back again with another review for you guys. Oh wait! Not just one review but two reviews to be exact.

Will be telling you about these two serums from sister company The Skinhouse and Coxir. Both are Korean brands but focuses on different type of ingredients and different targets and focus when it comes to your skin.

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Serum plays a major role in one’s skin care routine. It’s a Holy Grail. A necessity to complete your skin care routine and to achieve that glass, firm and wrinkle free skin. 

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THE SKINHOUSE ROSE HEAVEN SERUM

The *Skinhouse Rose Heaven Serum is a 2 in one type of serum that helps and or act as an anti ageing product at the same time as a whitening product. It is enriched with highly concentrated rose ingredients that aids in leveling out one’s skin tone and smoothing out the rough textures on your skin. 

I was lucky to have been gifted by Skinhouse this amazing product. I am a serum girl & I believe in its powers. Serum is important for me as I may not be at that age where I totally need it but early prevention as they say is better than cure. I know when I reach 40 in years time that I will tap my back & say “Good job for using serums in your early days Kathy”.

Top 3 Ingredients from the nature 

1. Rose hip oil
2. Rose
3. Camucamu (from the Amazon)

Feedback:

I have used this serum for more than 2 weeks & I seriously have no complains. The texture is just right. It’s light weight but not watery. It is a gel type serum but not clear, it has that nice viscosity on it - just how I like w/ my serum. The product is nicely packaged in a glass container & has a pump w/c makes it easier to take the product out plus very hygienic too. 

This is in 50 ml & this will definitely go a long way. All you need is one pump & you are good to go. 


Effectivity:

- Since using this serum I felt that my skin has improved. No harsh reactions, purging or anything of that sort. It’s good on its own or under make up.

- No horrible scent but just a muted rose-y scent. I love the feel of it on my skin. It’s like silk touching my skin, making it supple and smooth. 

- For the whitening side, my skin looks brighter but I guess this requires a longer term use to see the best effect same as on the anti ageing side but over all this is such an amazing serum that is true to its claims.

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COXIR INTENSIVE EGF PEPTIDE

Along with the Rose Heaven Serum, I was also gifted the *Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum

This brand was only launched last year. They are a subsidiary of  Noksibcho which was around and inbusiness for 30 years. This serum is way different to the rose serum from The Skinhouse.

This brand goes on the slogan of GOOD. SIMPLE. TRENDY. which goes along with their product.

The packaging of this serum is in a plastic with pump container. It's a transparent bottle and the product inside is easily visible. It has a pump which makes it easy to get the product out and only giving you minimal amount to use.

The serum is in gel texture, very clear and is easily absorbed by the skin. I used this for two weeks and so far no irritations or any harsh reactions. I feel that my skin has been really loving this because it's never been this cooperative when starting out a new product to try out.

The Coxir Intensive EGF Peptide Serum has three main ingredients beneficial in nourishing one's skin.

1. EGF - A polypeptide (or molecular chain of amino acids) developed to speed wound recovery, EGF stimulates skin growth at the cellular level. It may also increase collagen production.

2. Peptide - often act as hormones and thus constitute biologic messengers carrying information from one tissue through the blood to another. It is known in reducing fine lines.

3. Collagen - one of the most well-known benefits of collagen is its ability to promote glowing, vibrant skin. This essential protein provides elasticity to the skin, helping it to appear more youthful and healthy.

These three ingredients are so beneficial if you want a youthful glowing skin - especially if you are on that age that you need to put into bay your fine lines and wrinkles. These three act a major role in defense against anti ageing (no wonder my skin has been loving this serum).

I can't say much but just "amazing" on this serum. I feel like this has done me good. My skin looks brighter and yes, firmer too! This product has definitely achieved it's claims for me.

To know more about the product, head on to this link. Prices and product discription can be found there.

https://coxir.com/product/intensive-egf-peptide-serum-50ml/263/category/177/display/1/

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Would I recommend these two serums? Definitely yes!

*PR GIFTED but all views and opinions are 100% my own.

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Thank you so much for reading guys!

I hope you enjoyed the information that you got from here and I hope that I've been helpful.

A few more reviews is coming your way.

Also you can check me out on Instagram



Thank you!

Kathy
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Votre Vu Peau Equilibree Balancing Serum | REVIEW

How are you all doing lovelies!


I hope today is an awesome one for you - well perhaps this review of the *Votre Vu Peau Equilibree Balancing Serum will brighten up your day. Also, you might want to add this on your list of serums (wink)

I’ am finally reviewing this *Votre Vu Peau Equilibree Balancing Serum today. When asked what product I would love to try out from any of their range, I thought, “I better get that serum”!.

Serum for me is so important, it is one of my HG when it comes to skin care. I can just live with it on its own if I may. It has the capacity of a moisturiser & anti ageing in one.

So what is the *Votre Vu Peau Èquilibrée Balancing Serum?

This serum is power packed, skin renewing gel serum loaded w/ a mix of gentle AHA’s & key botanical elements to help skin & improve the appearance of fine lines & uneven skin tone. It also aids in clearing up congested pores.

Feedback:

I have used this serum for two weeks and I was just so amazed of how smooth my skin turned out. 
My pores were definitely clear. Can’t say much if it helped decreased my fine lines but I know it somehow froze it. It's not as prominent as it was before so the power of this serum has done its magic.

I am not on that age were fine lines are a bit more prominent. But as we all know using anti ageing products earlier than later like using this serum will help decrease formation of fine lines in the future. 

Also, my skin was all good whilst using this. No irritation & or any inflammation. I love how light it is & is wearable under make up or on its own. I noticed less oil formation on my skin & I just love how luxury looking everything is. From the packaging to the product itself. 

I find this serum effective - making my face a little plumper. That faintest scent of luxury really makes me feel so relaxed when I apply it on my face. 

It gives my skin a dewy look. Also I can totally say that I will be able to achieve the 4 step French Facial w/ this product in hand (hopefully I’ll get to try out the cleanser and toner of this line to achieve that glorious glow-y skin).


Votre Vu Peau Èquilibrée Balancing Serum is cruelty free & doesn’t use bad ingredients. This retails for $78.00 (all worth the penny though). A little goes a long way & this is good for troubled/oily skin.

*PR Gifted. @votrevu #votrevu #luxuryskincare #frenchskincare #skincare #awomansmodedevie

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Votre Vu Peau Équilibrée Créme - Is the Hype for real?

What is your passport to an awesome skin?

Hey lovelies! 

Today, I am excited to review this awesome brand that I have been wanting to try for a long long time!

This admiration about this brand started way back early last year when a friend mentioned to me this luxury brand. That time my number of followers were so little I was so shy to approach Votre Vu.

This time around, I feel more confident and I thought I'll approach them and see if they will allow me to try out their product!

Luckily, they were very kind and was happy to collaborate with me.

So here is my honest and unbiased review of my beloved Votre Vu.

Your passport to healthy, glowing and youthful looking skin!

@votrevu is a French born product who hand picks French organically powered formula that suits every skin type.

Today, I’ll be telling you all about my feed back regarding the cream in this line w/c I have used for two weeks.

First impression:

~ Packaging - pink & gold? You can’t never go wrong with that

~ Texture - lightweight and gives you a velvet matte feel (definitely perfect for oily combination skin type w/c my skin type totally belong)

~ Price - this cream retails for $78 (via their website at votrevu.com), I know it’s quite pricey. But if you want a product that will work for you then you just sometimes need to bite the bullet.

~ Scent - it has a subdued scent. Like it’s there but it’s the faintest scent close to nothing (definitely good for people who don’t like crazy scent in their skin care product & who is sensitive to scent)

So I have used the *Peau Équilibrée crème for exactly two weeks & all I can say is my skin loves it! I really don’t have any problem when it comes to moisturiser. I never get any break outs from using one. Especially not from this brand. I noticed that my skin looks less oily every time I use this on my skin care routine or under make up. 

This feels so luxurious in your skin & I just feel so relaxed whenever this cream touches my skin. I feel being transported to the organic gardens of France. I can’t really fault this moisturiser. To be honest I am loving it that I am using it sparingly. 

What’s best about this French crème is it doesn’t only control my sebum production but also restore the skin’s natural protective barrier leaving my skin velvety matte, clearer and silky soft.

All in all this crème has been totally awesome. Didn’t get any break outs or sensitivity. Works well on me (I think the fact that I chose something that suits for my skin is the key why it works for me). 

Do you want to achieve the 4 step french facial to achieve that “Au Naturel” fresh radiant look? Then visit votrevu.com & check out their awesome skin care line!

*PR gifted - but all views & opinions are 100% my own.

#votrevu #frenchskincare #luxuryskincare #luxeskincare 

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IUNIK Rose Galactomyces Essential Toner | REVIEW

Hiya Gorgeous!!


It’s another review day today lovelies! 

Iunik has kindly sent me a few products to try out and that includes the *Rose Galactomyces Essential Toner (w/c I actually chose).

I opted for this toner as it is one of best & practical essentials that you can have in your skin care routine. And if I was to choose 3 skin care products for the rest of my life it would be toner, serum moisturiser. That’s why these 3 are the most important things in my routine, the rest are just extra.

I probably have not mentioned what IUNIK means in my previous review w/ their oil cleanser so here it is:

I - Ideal
U - Unique
N - Natural
I - Ingredients
K - Knowhow

These all pertains to how they make their products, the cost performance and minimalist packaging and of course the all natural ingredients that they use.

This toner helps in water replenishment. Soothes skin. Helps in minimizing pores and sebum control & improves wrinkles.

Iunik used 70% Rosa Damascena Flower Water instead of the actual water that’s why it helps in moisturising & has calming properties.


Feedback:

I love using this toner. I have actually incorporated this straight away in my routine after getting it.
I love using this before masking too. I use this either by dropping a few bits to my hands and dab it to my face or use cotton & wipe it all over my face.

I love how soothing this toner is. I really feel that my face is supple & well moisturized after every use. I didn’t have any breakouts or sensitivity. That subdued rose scent is so therapeutic & relaxing for me plus it doesn’t linger w/c is an awesome bonus!

This toner has basically ticked all the list for me. Packaging wise, scent, ingredients another WIN - WIN again. 

Will I repurchase after running out? Of course I will!This product retails for $21.99 at unique4u.net.

Have you ever tried this toner before?

*PR GIFTED but all views and opinions are my own. 

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IUNIK Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil | REVIEW

Hey lovelies!

Two months ago Iunik kindly sent me one of the products that I have been wanting to try from their skin care line. 

This product is the Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil.

I love Iunik’s philosophy. Curating skin care products focusing mainly on minimalism. Packaging wise, ingredients wise. It’s all in a minimalist approach.



So what is *Iunik’s Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil? 

Based from the name itself, this product is a cleansing oil w/ 94% Pure Plant Oil ( Port Marigold - “Calendula” flower extract ). 

This product claims to:

-Hydrate
- Sooth Skin
- Control Oil - Water Balance
- Aids in pore care

This cleansing oil is good for all skin type & the brand only used the safest ingredients incorporated in this product (calendula flowers, sunflower seed oil, jojoba seed oil, cananga odorata flower oil, canola oil & Queensland nut oil). Just amazing ingredients isn’t it?

Feedback:

I have used this cleansing oil day & night for a week & I must say that I can’t really fault it. It’s done it’s job by totally clearing out my full make up. Used it to clean the remnants of my skin care left over from my night time routine & even used it as a make up brush cleanser!

It’s totally done its job. And I' am totally happy of the effect of it on my skin. Never experienced any breakouts or sensitivity. Made my face moisturize every after use. No dryness or whatsoever. 

I only use one pump as I find it already enough on my bare face. Two pumps if I have a full make up on depending on how clean I want my face.

Although, as much as I want to tick all for this to be a perfect product, I can’t for 2 reasons. 

I just find the oil to be on the thicker side compare to the other three cleansing oils that I have tried before. 

Also, this doesn’t have any perfume-y scent but has the “canola oil” scent if you know what I mean. 

I don’t MIND these two but I just want to put it out there.

 Again, this is just my opinion. Each to their own as you know it. 

A substantial reason for it’s thickness though is it doesn’t emulsify on a semi moist hand. As we all know we need to put this on a dry hand to avoid emulsification but good thing about this product is it DOESN’T! 

Unless until of course you are finally off to wash it. It comes off straight away & no oiliness left on the face. So that’s still a WIN - WIN isn’t it? 

Repurchase? Yes! Definitely!

Have you tried this cleansing oil before?

*Product gifted by brand. But all views & opinions are my own. 

#iunik #iunikph #kbeauty#kbeautyproducts#kbeautyproductsph #skincareluxury#luxeskin #abcommunityph#abcommunity #discoverunder3k#awomansmodedevie

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Yours,

Kathy

Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask I Review

Hi everyone!

I am finally back to give you another review.

This time it's about the well hyped up Korean beauty product from Commleaf - the Rose Sleeping Mask.

Before we start let me first thank the amazing team behind Commleaf, who kindly sent a few products to try out in exchange for an honest opinion.

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So what is the Rose Sleeping Mask?

The Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask is a brightening and anti ageing over night mask. It is infused with 70% rose water and rose petals that replenishes lot of moisture at the same time revitalising the skin for a smooth and supple finish.

This product claims to:
- deeply moisturise
- reduce signs of ageing
- make the skin texture soft and over all brightens the skin tone

The Rose Sleeping Mask is in a good 50 ml size which you can use with a silicone brush. This product retails for $33.00/GBP 25.00

Check out Commleaf's website for their products and new launches.

And they can also be found on Style Korean's website.
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Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask

Texture: jelly type with rose petals 
Colour: Pink
Usage: You can use a thick layer if you want to use it as an overnight mask or a thin layer to use it as a moisturizer

My feedback:

- Packaging wise, this product is indeed very pretty. Although I think they can change the white sticker packaging to a frosted type packaging (writing down all the info on the back part in bold letters so it is still visible at the same time showcasing the beauty of the product (which people nowadays are so into and they easily get attracted to).

- Texture wise as I said it is in a jelly consistency (this always reminds me of that French Reserve - Bonne Maman

- Scent is superb! A mixture of strawberry & rose. Just therapeutic for me tbh.

- I love that this product achieves its claims. I have used this three times in a span of two weeks and the results are always awesome.

- I use this product in two ways:
a. Making it my last step (only applying a thin layer) on a full night time routine sealing my serums and oil and waking up to a supple, non greasy hydrated skin.
b. I use it on its own by applying a thick layer - waking up to a brighter looking and deeply moisturised skin.

This Commleaf Rose Sleeping Mask has definitely nailed it for me. From the minimslidtic packaging , texture and scent and its availability to actually achieve its claims - this product is definitely on point. No wonder people raves about it so much.

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Have you tried this sleeping mask before? If you do, do tell me about your experience down below ;)

Thank you once again to the Commleaf PR Team for this amazing product.


Disclaimer: This product is gifted, but all views and opinions are 100% my own.

#commleaf #kbeauty #kbeautylover



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