Because I love Sulwhasoo and ginseng, I should also love the Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water right?

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The Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water was a new addition to the ginseng range some time last year. I was so intrigued when I first saw it, that I had to get myself a bottle right away!

sulwhasoo concentrated ginseng renewing water

First though, calling this a ‘water’ is a bit confusing. Most of us know what water looks and feels like – clear and liquid. But this isn’t.

The Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Water is thick, viscous and slightly opaque. It does not bring to mind the idea of ‘water’ whatsoever! I’d call this a lotion or essence, if I had to find a word for it.

But what it really is, is a toner. A RM300/US$80 bottle of hydrating toner. It better jolly well be worth it!

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Tackle fine lines and first signs of aging the natural and organic way with the Melvita Argan Concentrate Pur range

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Truth to tell, despite all the wonderful things I’ve read and been told about how great Argan oil is for the skin, it eludes me. In the past, I’ve broken out from using argan oil, so as I do when that happens, I stay away.

Then, the lovely folks at Melvita said, “Hey PB, there’s this new great serum out, would you please have a go? But erm… it has Argan Oil….” And being the sucker for punishment that I am, I said “Bring it on!” LOL!

melvita argan concentrate pur cream and oil-serum

So that’s how the Melvita Argan Concentrate Pur Youthful Serum-Oil and Cream-Oil landed in my hands. I was more interested to know if this popular oil, known to help for softening lines and firming skin, might break me out again.

My secondary interest was in the oil-serum. I love using facial oils, as you may know, and a product that touts itself as an ‘oil-serum’ really tickles my fancy!

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Pop one Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsule each evening and call me in the morning

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Last year, we were all about the Vitamin C – serums, moisturisers, cleansers even. This year, it looks like it will be all about retinol. One of the products that popped up on my radar late last year was the Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsule Line Erasing Night Serum. Quite a mouthful!

elizabeth arden retinol ceramide capsule line erasing night serum

These are eye-catching, as they come in pink, cute single-use capsules, much like the usual Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Capsules. This not only ensures freshness of product each time you use it, but also keeps it hygienic and makes it very portable.

But what is it and how do you use this?

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A story about herbs and flowers in The Face Shop Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Rejuvenating Range

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This post is written in partnership with THE FACE SHOP Malaysia. All opinions are my own

Give an Asian a piece of ginseng, and they will likely squirrel it away to boil a bowl of nourishing herbal soup. No Asian worth their salt will turn down good ginseng, a root known to boost blood circulation and energy levels; and that is also true when that ginseng is found in skincare.

the face shop yehwahdam heaven grade ginseng rejuvenating range

So, when THE FACE SHOP asked if I might want to try their newly updated Yehwadam Heaven Grade Ginseng Rejuvenating range of skincare, I couldn’t say no. Hello! Ginseng! 😀

I’d been using these, trying to get a feel of them, for slightly over a month, so I have formed quite a firm view on them. If you’re curious to know what I think, here we go! 🙂

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