Cleansing Oils I have used over the years and some Tips on using Cleansing Oils properly

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When I asked for your opinions on whether one should use cleansing oils even if you don’t use makeup, I had a few readers (Shay, Kay Es etc) ask for my thoughts on the cleansing oils I’ve used. Eeks! Do you know how long I’ve been at it and how many I’ve been through? haha…

But I do like using cleansing oils and I have found some that I like and will merrily tell you to buy (provided you don’t buy them all and leave nothing for me 😛 ) and I have also found some that do not work for me.

cleansing oils I've used before

As for how to use cleansing oil to avoid that oily feel after cleansing, try reading my earlier tip on how to properly use cleansing oils. Proper emulsification will reduce the oily feel, but a lot also depends on the texture of the cleansing oil in question. The oily feeling never goes away for some I’ve tried, even if you emulsify like crazy.

So, from memory, here is a quick run down of the cleansing oils I’ve used. Its long, so make sure you have food and water on hand so you don’t expire 😛

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New on the shelves: Garnier Light Cream, Sunplay Body Mist sunblock, Kanebo Milano powder, LipIce Color Shimmer lipbalm

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Hello Ladies!

I’ve been snooping around and picked up news of a couple of new things I thought I’d share with you. Most are already available so if you are interested you can run right out and get them 🙂

Garnier Light to lighten dark spots in 2 weeks

garnier light cream

The Garnier Light cream has been around for a while already. The bright yellow tub of cream contains lemon extract and snowpine whitesource (which is supposed to be 10 times more effective than Vitamin C for skin brightening). I personally have not used it but I know of some people who do and who do report that its good for them. It helps of course that its very affordable 🙂 So the cream itself isn’t new, but they have improved upon it so it now lightens skin within 2 weeks instead of 4. It comes with SPF17 PA++ for sunscreen protection (but do use additional sunscreen if you really want to protect your skin). If you have tried this, please share your thoughts on it 🙂

Garnier Skin Naturals Light Whiten & Even Moisturising Cream with SPF17 PA++ retails at RM19.90/50ml at leading pharmacies and retailers

Sunplay spray on sunscreen

sunplay uv body mist
Actual product reads SPF80 (I used the wrong image 😛 )

I spotted this in Guardian Pharmacy about 2 weeks ago. Actually my friend did and pointed out the SPF80 reading. I used to use Sunplay sunscreens quite a few years ago. They were small, slim and practical to tote around, plus they weren’t sticky. I just did not quite like the “papery” feel on my skin after application. I’m curious to see if this one will be the same since it promises to feel moisturizing.

Sunplay UV Body Mist Sunblock SPF80 PA++ retails at RM45.90/150ml at all leading pharmacies

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Kanebo Impress Granmula : Luxury skincare for deep pockets

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Ladies! Welcome to Casa MWS!

Let us pretend for one moment that we have deep pockets and are Ladies who Lunch. A little bit of fantasy is a good thing at this time of year 😉

review kanebo granmula skincare

Will you put on your pretty frocks and pick up your Birkins and Kellys and join me in the garden where we’ll have the liveried butler of Casa MWS pour us tea? Don’t worry, we’ll have umbrellas and tents and all sorts of creature comforts in this little fantasy wonderland 😉

Now while we wait for the tea to be brewed and poured into the Wedgwood gold edged bone china tea cups, I’ll tell you about the newest most expensive luxury skincare cream. Ever.

James (thats our butler) will bring around the new Kanebo Impress Granmula skincare range, comprising the Lotion, Emulsion and Cream which target lines and uneven skintone i.e. anti-aging and whitening/brightening concerns.

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