Facial Mists are a staple in my skincare routine : Why, What and How do I use them?

Paris B 34 Comments

Often, when I show you my skincare routine either here on the blog or on Instagram, one item tends to catch the attention of most. The facial mist. The most common question I get is “What does it do? Is it even necessary?”

I thought it would be a good time to address this.

why use facial mist

I’ll share my thoughts about why I use facial mists or facial sprays, and how I use them, and you can tell me then if it’s something you use, or if it’s just a waste of time for you :) No right or wrong rules here, people! I’ll also quickly run down the ones I have here and share some thoughts on why I like them (or don’t). I have a few others that I’ve used, but no longer have the bottles. If I can remember what they are, I’ll include them in the list :) So, hang on tight, here we go!

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Sukin Organic Skincare and Renew Skin Care at Watsons

Paris B 34 Comments

sukin renew skin care

While I was browsing at Watsons Gurney Plaza Penang, I came across a little stand with Sukin Organic products and Renew Skincare products on it. Interesting! I’d been reading about organic products coming to Watsons but haven’t seen it for myself.

Despite not being quite into organic skincare, I’ve tried the Sukin Foaming Facial Cleanser and the Purifying Shampoo and Conditioner from when they were only available in Singapore. I’ve also tried the Body Wash which is alright but I decided the whole line wasn’t for me.

Renew Skin Care however, was new to me. I was interested in getting a hydrating face mist (purely because of the smell of roses) and saw they were available in both brands. Renew Skin Care cost RM49.90 for 100ml while Sukin Organics cost RM34.90 or so for 125ml. There were testers for both items and I tested both – they felt and smelt the same.

Sukin and Renew Skin Care Hydrating Face Mist look the same

It was puzzling, so I read the labels and found that they contained almost exactly the same ingredients for the hydrating mist. The other thing I noticed was that both companies shared the same address in Australia. When I checked the website, the address for Sukin Organics was different from that on the label and Renew Skin Care did not have any mailing address on the site.
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Review: Sukin Organics Purifying Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner

Paris B 11 Comments

I wrote once before about experiencing acne from Hair Shampoo or Conditioner. It was a horrible experience which led me to be very careful and wary about changing new hair shampoos and conditioners.

One commentator said that it might be attributed to the Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in the product which I thought possible, yet strange because I’d been using products with SLS all my life. However, since Sukin Organics has a shampoo and conditioner with no SLS and Parabens in their formula, I decided to pick up a set in Singapore to try.

Sukin Organics Purifying Shampoo is SLS and paraben free for those who are particular about these ingredients in their hair care. However, what this means is that this gentle shampoo does not lather up very much. I am very used to hair shampoo lathering up with just one dollop so having a shampoo that feels a little greasy going on is quite strange and I do end up using more than usual to shampoo my shoulder length hair.Continue Reading

Review: Skincare: Sukin Organics Foaming Facial Cleanser

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I got my sister to pick up the Sukin Organics Foaming Facial Cleanser on one of her trips to Singapore. Sukin Organics is only found in certain Watsons in Singapore so she had to traipse all over the place looking for it, much to my gratitude!

The Sukin Organics Foaming Facial Cleanser comes in a plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. The packaging looks very “organic” with its brown container and off white label.

This foaming facial cleanser is supposed to be very gentle with no SLS or parabens in its formula. The ingredient list is also mostly plant based so I reckon it will satisfy all vegans.

This foaming cleanser is in a gel form and pumps out clear. One pump is about enough to wash the face. I must say however, that the texture takes some getting used to if you are used to using foaming facial cleansers from other brands. Continue Reading

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