Product Review : LoveMore Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask + 5 cm Neck Care Double Lifting Mask (爱恋膜法红宝瞬白颈颜双拉提面膜)

Okay, I realized the trend with Taiwan masks. The names are really long and often in traditional Chinese which makes it really hard to read at times. However thanks to LoveMore Singapore, I didn't have to google high and low to find out the actual English name of the mask!

Presenting...

The LoveMore Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask + 5 cm Neck Care Double Lifting Mask, otherwise known as  爱恋膜法红宝瞬白颈颜双拉提面膜 in Chinese. LoveMore Singapore actually gave me three choices but something went wonky with the email and I didn't get to choose! However, I believe they are psychic because I wanted to try this Red Magic one since they posted it on their facebook saying it smells like blackcurrants!

Gets rid of the nasty pigmentation, away with dull skin~

Step-by-step guide to putting on this mask!

Never ever forget the ingredients list! I also believe most sensitive skinned babes can use this because perfume is the 2nd bottom on the list!

I love how the mask is such a bright shade of red, really kinda brightens the mood somehow.

So what is this mask good for? As the name suggests, it's probably for whitening and lifting! This Red Magic one specifically targets those who often spend their time in the sun. Might not be so "for me" because I actually spend my time camping at home or in shopping malls, away from the sun!

According to LoveMore Singapore, the LoveMore Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask + 5 cm Neck Care Double Lifting Mask is...

"Formulated to target melanin that causes dark skin, you will be surprised and pleased by the obvious whitening effect. Be prepared to buy a one shade fairer foundation!


Pamper your neck with the essence too! You will transform into the fairest Snow White!!


The Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask contains a strict selection of high-quality gem anion, Pyracantha essence, astaxanthin, red pomegranates, and red wine polyphenol.


Enhance the depth of anti-crime, the promotion of internal white factor synthesis by UV rays for a long time the formation of melanin, improved circulation force, locking the original dense black does not belong to you, like white water of a color number of the most appropriate choice!


With enhanced ability to turn darkened skin due to UV rays, the Red Magic White Power Lifting Mask is able to turn your skin fairer from within and improves the blood circulation of your skin. This series is definitely for you if you aim to be a shade fairer!"

Sounds good right? Now let's see if it's as good as it sounds.

The mask is as usual, soaked in a clear essence. Very moist and nicely saturated.

Here's it on my face, it's quite a good fit, except that my nose is once again lonely.

The reason why this time I included picture of my neck is because of the extra 5cm! It really is bigger than the SexyLook ones I used the previous time round.

See the neck portion? It honestly is a whole lot bigger than the Sexylook one. However, because it is so big, it might feel a little tight because it reaches the lower part of the neck and sort of suffocates me when I look straight. So while I was masking, I had to tilt my head upwards. Shouldn't be a problem for regular people because I have a thick neck.

L - Before / R - After

So the weird thing is that my pictures are more wonky this time round. My before picture actually looks pinker, healthier. I honestly don't know why. I swear that is not the case in RL. My face is slightly brightened only though. I believe that could be due to the fact that I'm actually not the right target for this mask? I'm more of a inconsistent sleeper kinda person so I'm guessing that the Gold Magic one might have suit me better? Actually the Black Magic one also suits me pretty well. 

Lifting wise, YES IT WORKS. Double chin is definitely reduced!!! Jawline is also sharper so yes that part definitely works. This mask moisturizes super well though. My skin is freaking soft after using and the essence absorbs so easily! It doesn't smell like blackcurrant to me, smells more like some kinda floral fragrance that I neither liked nor disliked. The quality of the mask is slightly thicker than SexyLook though.

All in all, 8 pieces a box for only $13.90 at Watsons sounds like a pretty good deal. 

Texture : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Great texture~)

Brightening : ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (It's pretty slight because it might not be the most suitable for me.)

Lifting : ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (Great great great, use often to reduce double chin!)

Scent : ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (Not my favorite kinda scent.)

Overall : ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (Will purchase for the lifting!)

Here's their FB page in case you'd like to know more about them!

Lush Beauty

LoveMore

PS, I've purchased Black Magic and Gold Magic already! Review not so soon though, stay tuned for it~

Cheers,

Chiharu ❤

Disclaimer : The mask was sent to me for reviewing purposes. My reviews are 101% honest regardless of whether they're sponsored or not. Do take note that effects vary with individuals.

Product Review : Hada Labo Firming + Lifting Lotion

Hello hello! What a terribly warm afternoon it is! I'm camping at home with a cup of very sour self-made lemon tea. I was intending to do a mask review but I realized the deadline for this is earlier!

Oh and before I begin, have you checked out our spree page HERE? We're bringing in for everyone products that aren't easily available in SG and at a way cheaper price too! There's even Hello Kitty!

Okay but let's proceed shall we, before I digress further and spam pictures of Hello Kitty. On an extremely warm afternoon similar to today, the postman came knocking on my door! I didn't see it coming and I was super excited. If the postman wouldn't give it to me I would've robbed it from her xD

I received something from...

The Sample Store!!! I swear I love TSS okay, especially Elfaine because she's just so adorable. Have you met her before? If you have, you're sure to know what I'm talking about! Nono, this post isn't about her though as much as I like her, it's about...

This beautiful red bottle! The Hada Labo Firming + Lifting Lotion. Before I confuse any one, this is not a moisturizer or cream. It's what we more commonly know as a toner. I must admit, I'm a proud owner of their regular Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion and I actually stupidly thought it was a moisturizer before I realized my mistake. The previous one came in a white-ish bottle and I actually like this one more. It's such a rich vibrant shade of red, totally adds life to my messy table.

In the above picture, you can see the 3 key ingredients of this product. For collagen, I don't see a need to explain further! KNOWING WHAT COLLAGEN DOES FOR YOUR SKIN IS A MUST. So please research it yourself to imprint it in your head forever!!!

Now let me move on to the Retinol Vitamin A. I don't really want to throw all sorts of big words at my readers and confuse people, so let me try and summarize it in the simplest way possible. It's basically an ingredient that helps with anti aging and helps in maintaining the health of your skin. And why would our skin respond well to this particular ingredient? It's because the molecular structure of the Retinol Vitamin A is tiny enough to get into the lower layers of skin. So what's below? Collagen and elastin! This particular product is also proven to help with skin texture/tone/color, pigmentation, fine lines, winkles and... Our skin’s hydration level! See how this ingredient is significant now?

This product also contains the ever so familiar Sodium Hyaluronate. What is it? Sodium Hyaluronate, when applied topically, reaches deep into your dermis to combine with and maintain moisture. Quick fact: Sodium Hyaluronate (which has a smaller molecular size than Hyaluronic acid) can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water. Directly copied from Ringo's post HERE.

Enough of the words!

I tried to capture the ingredients list but... Yea, it's not that easy to do on such a surface. But all yer sensitive babes have nothing to fear! This product is FOUR FREE. Wtbbq is four free?! Okay, I don't mean that as for free, it's really four free. Fragrance free, mineral oil free, alcohol free and colorants free! Geddit now? ;) Find out how you can try this out FOUR FREE later on in the post~~~

Here's what the product looks like. A slightly milky liquid.You don't have to use this with a cotton pad, just drip 2-3 drops onto your palm and pat gently onto your face.

Absorbs nicely and makes my skin less scaly! After my chunk of words above, if I say that this product doesn't do anything for me, I'd be lying through my teeth. So let me state my real life experience. Firstly, I've been breaking out during the time I tried this. And because I've been breaking out, I decided to let my skin rest. Yes it's my personal weird remedy for breakouts. I try to apply as little stuff on my skin as possible, even skincare.

So that was it in my skincare routine. Just this bottle of lotion and a pimple cream. Yes amazingly, my skin did not shrivel up and become a raisin. So I think that's the best way to prove hydration. I personally don't recommend doing it to yourself, what I feel is best for me does not mean it will be best for you. So please continue using your serum and moisturizer afterwards!!! However for first timers, do note that this will be a little sticky at first but it'll disappear once you finish patting it in. True to it's words, there's no scent at all.

My skin is definitely more plump after using this and skin that is more plump also leads to the skin being more firm and taut. I haven't really seen visible lifting effects yet so I'm guessing I need to use this bottle for a longer period of time before seeing that effect!

You can get this at Watsons for $25.90 OR alternatively, you can first try a sample of it HERE! Completely free~

Effectiveness (Firming + Lifting): ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (Firming yes, lifting not visible yet so one star off)

Hydration: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (Definitely hydrating but my skin isn't that deprived of moisture either)

Texture: ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ (A little bit stick at first but absorbs pretty quickly, requires quite a bit of patting)

Overall: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (It's worth a try, especially for sensitive skin!)

Regards.
Chiharu ❤

Disclaimer : This product was sent to me for reviewing purposes from TSS. This does not in any way affect my review!

Product Review : Avalon Organics Essential Lifting Serum (Tried & Tested)

Today I'm going to be reviewing a product that was sent to me by Watsons for testing. (Thank you Watsons!)

This product is called the Avalon Organics Essential Lift Lifting Serum. It comes in a 15ml bottle and can be found in Watsons.

Avalon Organics describes the serum as "A highly concentrated, antioxidant rich treatment serum clinically shown to improve skin sagging in just 24 hours for a more youthful, lifted facial profile."

The product claims that based on consumers' evaluations, it is a fast acting serum that absorbs quickly and targets problem areas by drawing moisture up to the skin’s surface levels to nourish and refortify from the inside out. In just 24 hours, sagging skin appears firmer. With continued use, skin appears more resilient with fewer lines and wrinkles. After just 7 days, 75% of consumers saw tighter contours, fewer lines and improved elasticity and resilience while reporting their jaw line and neck felt lifted. (above paragraph quoted from Avalon Organics' website)

When I first received the serum, I noticed that it was formulated with a minimum 70% organic content and does not contain parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic colours or fragrances. It's also good to know that this serum is made from 100% vegetarian ingredients, and that no animal testing is done!

Here's how it works.

The serum is supposedly recommended for dry/mature skin but I personally think that oily/combination skin can use this as well as this serum is light and absorbs really quickly. It pumps out as quite a firm gel but spreads easily on the skin. It dries a little sticky but no worries for once it is fully absorbed all you get is smooth soft skin. On the plus side, it smells like lavender when it's first applied so it's really calming for bedtime. It however gradually evolves to a slight vegetable-ish scent.

Here's what the product bottle looks like along with the ingredients list!

It's no miracle product but there are definitely visible improvements after using it for a week. Result's are not that obvious to the naked eye which is why I included before and after pictures for reference. I have more saggy/flabby skin at my jaw area and an extremely wrinkly neck. Do not run away screaming in shock! :)

For the jawline, there is some very very slight firming. I do mean slight, but there's more! See the picture below.

I'm guessing that this product actually works better on my neck, I'm not sure why but it could be because my jawline is just really fatty. As you can see, the wrinkles are quite significantly reduced as compared to before.

In short, this product works! It saved my neck and I'll continue using up the whole bottle. As for repurchasing, I'd definitely consider because it honestly isn't very expensive? It retails at $31.90 for a 15ml bottle and if I'm not wrong, can only be found at Ngee Ann City Watsons!

Scent : ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (One star taken down because I don't really like the vegetable scent that it mutates into)
Texture : ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Love that it spreads so well and absorbs easily)
Effectiveness : ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (One star off because it seemingly works well only on my neck)
Overall : ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (A great product that I would consider repurchasing!)

Cheers,
Chiharu ❤

Disclaimer : This product was sent to be for reviewing purpose by Watsons. This does not in any way affect the honesty of my opinions for this product. I am in no way affiliated with Watsons or Avalon Organics. None of the pictures were exaggerated and what you see is what you get. Please note that results may vary.