BEAUTY IS FLIRTY makes preparing for your short working trip completely stress-free with beauty packing lists customised for working events. Written By LILIAN HII

AN INSTANT EVENING LOOK

An easy, 3-step approach for a speedy makeup transformation.

1. A deep cleanse your face by using your favourite cleanser.  I love Omorovizca Cleansing Foam.  This cleanser is sweet-smelling and baby-blue, this refreshing cleansing foam is a delight to use first thing in the morning or last thing at night.  It removes make-up and impurities without stripping the skin of moisture as it does not contain harmful sulfates.

“Gentle yet effective, this fragrant blue cleansing foam leaves the skin clean, refreshed and hydrated - the perfect step to a beautiful complexion” – Harper’s Bazaar

2. Put on SKII Facial Treatment Essence Mask to pick me up.  Hide the tiredness and show off your most refreshing look even after a long busy day! ( SKII FTE Mask really works!)

3. Good moisturiser is a important to our skin especially if you wake up early to prepare any work, caffeine fixed am & pm  and straight to work function.  Skin will get dehydrated easily as we someone's too busy and forgot to drink H2O!  My lately discovery - La Mer The Concentrate and La Mer Soft Cream are everything I need to get my skin plump and brighten up.

4. When I travel I pack light especially for the beauty products.  Tom Ford Eye & Cheek Palette can transform from day look to evening look.

5. Bright red lippy of your choice is intent pick me up as well.

Here are the pampering options if you have little bit more time!

1. Brush your teeth instead of chewing Extra.

2. Quick warm bath by using your favourite Bath Oil, smell refresh and unwind your stressful day.  Jo Malone Bath Oil is my favourite and I always carry travel size wherever I travel. 

If you are multi- tasking, while you are soaking in the bath oil, put hair treatment on your hair and facial mask sheet at the same time - you just need 10-15 mins for this .... 

See you again!

Lilian 

Pamper your mother at Mother's Day !

For those who follow my Instagram and my blog you will know I am the #skiifever and I love SKII as the products work on my skin! 

Mother's Day is coming soon and as a mother myself I do love to receive a beautiful box of this gorgeous skincare gift box!

I would like to share with you below a few kind of gift boxes to suit your mother! :)

Pitera Starter Set / RRP: $99 AUD

*Facial Treatment Essence 75ml.

*Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser 20g.

*Stempower Moisturiser 15g.

Radiance Set / RRP: $199 AUD

*Facial Treatment Essence 75ml.

*Cellumination Deep Surge Ex Moisturiser 50g.

Anti Ageing Set / RRP: $259 AUD

*Facial Treatment Essence 75ml.

*Stempower Moisturiser 50g.

Stempower Eye Cream 15g.

Anti Ageing Indulgence Set / RRP: $359 AUD

*Facial Treatment Essence 150ml.

*Stempower Moisturiser 80g.

*Stempower Eye Cream 15g.

*Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask (1 mask).

Bonus Gift:

Receive a limited edition SK-II travel set containing:

*Facial Treatment Essence 30ml.

*Facial Treatment Mask (I pc)

*Stempower Moisturiser 15g.

*Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser 20g.

*Available when you spend $150 or spend $500 to receive a Stempower Essence 30ml. (Myer and David Jones only)

In my opinion there's better gift than the gift of good skin, and SK-II will always give you that.

SK-II products are available at Myer,  David Jones stores nationwide and Sephora Australia.

Have you decided which one suit your mum better?

SKII Mid-Day Miracle Essence

SK-II PITERA™ Mid-Day Miracle Essence has the following features: The all-new SK-II portable skincare spray, a specially designed formula with its famous PITERA™ ingredient; a simple spray will penetrate through skin makeup to lock in moisture and deliver a boost of crystal clear skin.  Due to our hectic schedules, most of us only have time for skincare in the morning and at night before bed, but all those hours in between are stressing out our skin in multiple ways – exposure to harmful UV, pollution, and smoke means oxidative damage throughout the day.  Like a mobile charger, this spray replenishes skin’s moisture and pampers skin with PITERA™on the go.  Exclusive advanced technology turns PITERA™ into fine mist particles, which are a quarter the size of visible skin pores, penetrating skin and makeup to enhance skin’s anti-oxidizing function and strengthen skin barrier.  Added with new MoistureLock Complex, which contains Sodium PCA – a component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors, for binding water with skin tissue to lock in moisture.  A single application can give long-lasting moisturization for up to 4 hours.  When used as part of a regimen with Facial Treatment Essence, it provides an 80% increase in skin’s hydration levels.  After 14 days of regular use, the skin is 4 times more hydrated and 1.3 times more translucent, while wrinkles look 75% less visible.

How to use:

Spray onto skin from a distance of about 20cm as desired, with eyes and mouth closed.  Easily carried in your work handbag or discretely tucked into an evening clutch, SK-II’s Miracle Essences ensure you can have gorgeous-looking skin anytime, anywhere. Can be used over makeup.  Recommends using the Miracle Essences 5 times daily, as studies have shown that using the Miracle Essence five times a day boosts the skin’s hydration levels by 13.5 times, compared with one-time use.

SK-II SPECIAL: UPGRADE YOUR REGIME & GET OUT OF THE BEAUTY RUT

They say, don’t fix what’s not broken, and that’s probably most of us have a specific regime that we’ve been sticking to for a long, long time. That’s until one day, we realise that our trusty regime doesn’t seem to work so well anymore.

There can be a few reasons why this is happening:

1. Your lifestyle has changed and thus, your skin needs are now different. For instance, you may have moved to a city with more pollution, and need more antioxidant in your products to help fight environmental aggressors.

2. Your skin condition has changed, due to age or body changes.

A great range of products to upgrade your regime to would be the SK-II LXP range. This power-packed range of products promises to deliver skincare benefits including firmness, smoothness, luminosity and hydration. The highlight of this range is the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence that is fortified with the Highest Concentrated Pitera and the Golden Regenerating Complex, which is made up of the Centella Essence, a highly-purified extract of the Centella Asiatica (a herb primarily found in India). The range is said to be the most powerful line in the SK-II brand. In fact, the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence delivers benefits that are 200% more visibly than SK-II’s renowned Facial Treatment Essence. I use mine faithfull, I have seeing visible improvements to my skin in just three days!

A Regimen of Masterpieces 

“The LXP Ultimate Perfecting series is the most powerful of all the SK-II products, and for me, I would say that this series is so powerful and concentrated that I noticed the extra boost and the difference in my skin in a matter of days,” said Cate Blanchett, SK-II Global Ambassador. 

Luxury skincare at its finest, each masterpiece in the LXP series features the exclusive Highest Concentrated Pitera™ – SK-II’s signature ingredient at its most powerful. Meticulously produced to perfection via a thorough concentration process, Highest Concentrated Pitera™ encourages the production of a key enzyme for promoting the regulation of the skin energy cycle.

The first step to the ultimate transformation to crystal clarity, the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence with Highest Concentrated Pitera™, Centella Essence and a trio of moisturisers in the Golden Regenerating Complex strengthens skin’s resilience and firmness. 

Next, the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Serumwith Highest Concentrated Pitera™ and Skin Regenerating ActiV™ penetrates quickly and deeply into skin to accelerate skin cell regeneration at the root of skin surface. 

The most premium cream ever crafted by SK-II, the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream is the third step in the regimen. The cream with Highest Concentrated Pitera™ and 9 skin-conditioning ingredients infuses skin with moisture for up to 12 hours, working to refine its texture and plump up its firmness. 

The exquisite fragrance of Rose Absolute carefully harvested from a field of sweetly scented rosa centifolia, found only in Grasse, adds a touch of French luxury to the Serum and Cream.

I have used all the SKII LXP SERIES I either full size or samples.  

Product: LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence (AUD335) 150ml

Purpose: This precious skin enhancing essence is infused with SK-II’s Highest Concentrated Pitera™ and Centella Essence to strengthen your skin’s resilience, while drenching it with an intensive boost of moisture.  Your skin feels firmer, smoother!

Supply: Full Size

Personal rating: 5/5
Why: No matter how tired I feel or how little sleep I got the night before, my skin is positively GLOWING and my skin just looks fresh.
Will I buy again? YES!!

HOW TO USE?

Step 1: After cleansing, prep your skin with the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence (AUD335). Similar to the Facial Treatment Essence, you could either use a soaked cotton pad to swipe it across your skin to tone it and to get rid of dead skin cells at the same time, or pour out a little on your palm, and then pat it gently onto entire face.  I love to pour out on my palm and  gently press the Essence onto entire face, neck and décolletage. I love this way because I think this Pitera Essence will also work in my hand!  Do not neglect our hand because they will show our age! 

                   

Product: LXP Ultimate Perfecting Serum (AUD395)
Supply: Sample
Purpose: This indulgent super serum is perfectly blended with SK-II’s Highest Concentrated Pitera™ and Skin Regenerating ActiV™ penetrates the layers of your skin’s surface for transformation that starts from within.  Subtly fragranced with Rose Absolute, the most exquisite scent in the world, to comfort and lull your senses.
Personal rating: 5/5
Why: I love how the serum is rich and velvety and make my skin so smooth.  It absorb quickly without greasy.
Will I buy again?: Yes!

How to use?

Step 2: Pump out a small amount of the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Serum (AUD395). This potent formula is composed of the Highest Concentrated Pitera and Skin Regenerating ActiV to penetrate deeply into the skin. This is also infused with a rose scent that makes the experience even more indulgent.

Product: LXP Ultimate Perfecting Eye Cream (AUD245)
Supply: Sample x2
Purpose: It has Highest Concentration Pitera, super anti-oxidant Lychee Extract, and rice oligo peptide, it promises results in a matter of days.
Personal rating: 5/5
Why: soften fine line around the eyes 
Will I buy again?: YES

How to use?

Step 3: Apply a small amount of  LXP Ultimate Perfecting Eye Cream (AUD245) morning and night gently massaging into the skin around the eyes.  This eye cream is the masterpiece for your eyes, the Ultimate Perfecting Eye Cream contains SK-ll's highest concentration of pitera and unique fruit extracts to target hydration, fine lines, dark circles, discolouration & crow's feet.  It contains Pitera, fruit extracts and rose fragrance. 

Product: LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream (AUD475) 
Supply: Sample pot 2.5g
Purpose: SK-II LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream is a richly-textured, quick-penetrating cream Formulated with 8 times concentrated Pitera™ contains Cell Regenerating ActiV™ & Rose Absolute to rejuvenate skin Remarkably refines skin’s texture while boosting levels of hydration Specially developed to slowly deliver its nurturing ingredients to skin Maintained well conditioned skin for up to 12 hours unveils.

Personal rating: 5/5

Why: My skin feel full supply of Moisteriser and no longer dehydrate.  No kidding but true! I admired the healthy glow it gave me.
Will I buy again?: Definitely!!!

How to use? 

Step 4: Finish the regime with the LXP Ultimate Perfecting Cream (AUD475). This moisturiser promises to lock the skin’s moisture, as well as the goodness from the products you’ve just applied, for up to 12 hours, so your skin remains radiant and luminous.

The newest addition to SK-II’s most luxurious boutique, LXP Ultimate Perfecting Essence is the first step to kickstart your skin transformation.
Comprising a powerful cocktail of exclusive ingredients including the Highest Concentrated Pitera™ and the Golden Regenerating Complex with Centella Essence, the high performance essence helps prep skin in the first step of the LXP regimen.

The LXP range is available at all SK-II counters, including Myer and David Jones.

Tips: Shopping for Your Skin Regime?

When you go to Myer, David Jones or Pricelines you will find overwhelming of beauty products and we do not have a lot of information of the new beauty products and also how to use the new products.  Normally we as consumers we self- thought ourselves to know the products that we bought and we ensure we get the right products worth the money!

If you’re planning to shop for skincare products this Autumn, here are a few useful tips.

Tip #1: Buy only what are suitable

Just like dresses a size too small that we impulsively buy, thinking we’ll be able to fit perfectly into them if we invest more hours into our fitness plan, purchasing skincare products that are not suitable for you is going to disappoint.

Understand your skin’s condition by going through a skin analysis with an expert. The SK-II counters, for instance, are equipped with the Magic Ring, a device that measures your skin’s condition, age and also tells you which of the five dimensions of skin you need to work on. The five dimensions are: Texture, radiance, firmness, spots control and wrinkle resilience.

Ask the beauty advisor to recommend products that are suitable for your skin and request for samples so you can try out the product for yourself before you make a purchase – this is like bringing your clothes to the fitting room before you get it! 

Tip #2: Take note of expiry dates

It may be tempting to “stock” up products because they’re going at an attractive discount. However, most skincare products have a shelf life of three years (after date of manufacturing) if they’re unopened, and usually about a year if you’ve opened it.

Check the usage of your existing products and only buy what you need. Find out the manufacturing date of the products you’re buying too – this information is usually found on the box. Make a prudent purchase, because after all, you can always buy more the next time.

Tip #3: Try products at the neck

If you tend to have sensitive skin or may be allergic to certain ingredients, do a patch test before you buy anything. Apply some of the formula from the tester either around your neck or along your jawline and leave it on for about 10 minutes. Typically, if your skin forms an allergic reaction to the ingredients in the product, redness and itch will show up within five minutes.

Trying the product on the back of your hand only gives you an idea of how the product texture is like. Because the skin on your hand is different from your face, it’s best to do the patch test on skin that’s closer to your face.

Tip #4: Learn exactly how to use the product

It may be tempting to lay your hands on all the best promotions. But the last thing you want, is to go home with a bag of skincare products you have no idea how to use.

Usually, instructions can be found on the labels of the product packaging, or on a slip of paper inside the box. However, find out from the beauty advisor as much information as you need. Questions such as how often you should use it, what the correct technique of application is, and whether it’s recommended for day or night use are important.

Sneak Peak: January Beauty Products

I have just received all the above products some from My friends and some are my own purchases.

Here is the sneak peak of above:-

1. Shiseido Revital Granas Cream Gel

2. Shiseido Revital Granas Cleansing Oil

Shiseido Revital Granas is hard to find and I never heard of this range at all and also only a handful of people review this range.

3. SKII Facial Treatment Essence 

4. Albion Skin Conditioner and Paper Mask Sheets

5. Shiseido Ultimune

These are all sent from my Instagram friend Florance Tan.  

How's your January so far?

Lilian

SK-II Skin Signature Eye Cream Review

I'm always on the hunt for a good eye cream, even though I have no wrinkles but I'd like to keep it that way as long as possible. SK-II is very expensive with very good marketing, that's why I've tried a few products in this winter. But even though I do like it, I just didn't think it's so differentiated that it justifies the price. I have been using this for 4 months so this is a good time to write a review. 

SK-II Skin Signature Eye Cream (15g, AUD145) is quite rich. It’s a thick, ivory cream and one has to be careful to not use too much. I find that the slightest touch of a finger on the cream is already enough for both undereye areas. I use this on the orbital bone, very gently massaging the cream to the area.

The eye cream comes in a classic SKII red jar. It also comes with a tiny plastic spatula but since I’m the only one who uses it, I just use my fingers instead.  It’s been 4 months since I started using the eye cream and I’m quite impressed at the results. I wasn’t expecting reduction of fine lines or even disappearance of wrinkles. But what it does is that it keeps the undereye area well hydrated without the greasiness. I’ve noticed brightening of the area too, hence reducing the dark circles under the eyes.

With the area sufficiently “plumped” the next day, application of undereye concealer is made easy. Previously, I found that my skin undereye dry and difficult to blend the concealer. After using the Skin Signature Eye Cream, the same concealer now works a treat on the delicate area. It’s now very blendable.

Ingredient List

Water, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Myristyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose, Polycottonseedate, Myristyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Dimethicone, Batyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 65, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Titanium Dioxide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol Laureth-7, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Mica, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylparaben, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Extract, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Carbomer, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Methicone, DNA, CI 77492 and CI 77491.

 

My Skincare Routine Winter Series

I thought I better finish this blog writing before Spring approaching!  Work & Life has been busy lately before I start that let's us look at my skincare routine.

It is said that the average Japanese (I am Malaysian) woman uses up to seven skin-care products several days a week and just as many makeup products. For me, I have starting my own 'Golden 4 Regimen' !!

The Golden 4 Regimen has become the gold standard for skin care. The regimen consists of two-step cleansing, hydrating and softening, enriching and then protecting.

1. Two-step cleansing

In the morning I use Cleansing Milk.  At the moment I am loving Sisley Lyslait Cleansing Milk with White Lily which I got a deluxe travel size bottle from Cosme-de. 

Sisley Lyslait Cleansing Milk with White Lily is suitable for dry/sensitive skin.  It is a creamy cleansing emulsion that dissolves the toughest of make-up products, whilst preserving the balance of dry, delicate skin. With its rich, yet perfectly fluid texture, Lyslait gives an instant feeling of comfort and well-being to dry and sensitive skins, without any oily sensation.

After long day work, I use La Mer The Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup at night.   The Cleansing Oil is a detoxifying cleanser that contains precious marine oils and transforms into a luxurious, milky fluid when water is added. The Miracle Broth™ infuses skin with precious nutrients, immersing it in moisture and energy. 

Then follow by Cosme Decorte AQMW Cleansing foam.  My skin feel clean and fresh.  I believe in double cleansing because nothing feel as good when your skin feel really clean. 

2. Hydrate & soften

In the pass, I used to think this step is such a waste of time and not essential.  Toner is basically 'expensive water'.
I changed my mind after I reached 30 yo and it is now part of my everyday skin regimen and I am loving it more. First, let me explain to you the different between Softner and Toner in a simple way.  A softener is part of the moisturising process, whereasa toner is part of the cleansing process. Most Japanese cosmetic brands have developed softeners in each skin-care line to soften, rehydrate and enhance the effectiveness of a moisturiser.  I always tell my friends that Japanese/Korean skincare focus on layering the products instead of ordinary 3-steps Skincare.

Currently loving SK-II Facial Treatment Essence travel size that I received from my friend, Florence.  This lasted me for 3 weeks! I also use La Mer Softerner if I use La Mer Cleansing Oil for cleansing.  Both make my skin smooth and smell divine.

Shiseido Eudermine is a new toner that I am trying.  The history of this red bottle is remarkable.  I will share more of my thoughts in the future. ^.^

3. Enrich

Beauticians often recommend special facial care once a week in addition to your regular daily regimen. Face masks are one of the recommended steps. Usually applied after a softener (or in place of a softener) but before moisteriser. 

I have three favourite masks that I would like to share with you.

♡ Deep Hydration Lifting Mask by Tatcha - for hydrating

This hydrating face mask is suitable for dry / combination skin.  It combines a proprietary red algae blend with HADASEI-3™ Bioactive Complex. The silken serum infuses skin with powerful moisture-enriching actives resulting in smoother, more luminous skin in minutes.  What is the different between this mask to others is the unique coconut-derived biocellulose hydrating face mask, developed originally to speed healing for burn victims, forms an occlusive layer on the skin that enables 53% deeper penetration vs. paper masks.
You can see my experience here.

♡ SKII Facial Treatment Essence (FTE) Mask - for intense hydration and brighthening.

This is a100 percent cotton mask drenches the skin with pitera’s fusion of vitamin, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids, while working to revitalize, comfort, and provide intense hydration. It immediately replenishes dehydrated skin, leaving it refreshed and cool.  It truly works.

This is a treat for me because they are pretty expensive but worth it.  if I have a late now and early morning week, I will use it on the week to boost hydration.

This mask truly delivers!

♡ My Beauty Diary - for everyday use and cost saving and result is pleasant too.

Have you wake up in the morning and look at the mirror and look horrible?  That is me! I am a late sleeper and early bird! Wake uo at 5:30am and sleep around 12am.  (Yup! I told you my life is busy!)

This mask is my everyday mask that without hurting my bank saving! 
I (try to) use this mask everyday in the morning after I cleanse my face and before I apply moisteriser, for as short as 15mins.  After I put it own, I go to kitchen to make a cuppa and pack my daughter's lunch box and fill up water bottle. That will use up 15mins without wasting anytime! Your skin texture instant hydrate from a cold night or heater room.  This can lift your mood instantly ( simetime I give myself a smile ^.^ in the mirror.  I love the feeling of.  Beside that, it is so easy to apply makeup and overall your complexion looks smooth for the day.

4. Protect

I have been using SKII Stempower in the morning and at night.  It is effectively makes pores to be less visible and make your skin smooth. 

I love to hear your skincare regimen and what do you use. 

I will see you next time.

Thanks for reading.....

Lilian ♡

SKII Skincare Diary | Winter Season

For years, I resisted the allure of SK-II until I met an Instagram Beauty Buddy, Florence.  She raves abput Facial Treatment Essence, Cellumination Essence and Whitening Spot Specialist.  In the beginning I couldn't get the name right because of confusion and resist to know.  She was very patience explained to me about each product she uses and how to use and how she feels about it. Trust me, she could be SKII Manager! She encouraged me to give it a try start with FTE.  I remember my sistet and I we tried the FTE when we were young and our skin didn't have any improvement after finished a bottle. We were Uni Student and because a price tag we have stopped using it since.  Until I met Florence then It is like re-discover the mystery of SK-II!

I went to SK-II Counter at Myer Sydney the SA, Amy served me.  She was so young and has beautiful skin. She was so patient answered all my questions. We did the Magic Ring Skin Analysis and you can read my experience and more in depth here. (Insert link)

My skin is very unique (another word is fussy!) From my forehead to nostril is oily skin and from nostril down to chin is dry skin.  I never knew and therefore I suffer skin problem whenever in winter!  This means that I need to purchase more skin products.

I didn't end up getting everything Amy showed me after the skin analysis.  I know from my personal experience that most Japanese skincare products are layering instead of Step 1-2-3.

Amy totally understand and didn't show the 'face' of wasting her time and this make me go back to her a lot of time and chit chat time when wondering around the counter at lunch time.  I have a few samples to try before I left the counter and the samples did last for more than a week instead of one usage.

I was (very) impressed after the first 10 days I use and I constantly update Florence how my skin feel.  My skin loves it from the first night I used.

I have been using SKII for 3 months now and here are the SKII Wonders that in my shelf currently for winter.  I will update here when Spring/ Summer come about my skin feeling.... but from now here are what I use:-

1. SKII Cleansing Oil (remove my makeup)
2. SKIl Cleansing Gel (in the shower second time cleanse)
3. SKII Clear Lotion (top half of face and slightly touch bottom half of my face because my skin is so unique!) :p
4. SKII Facial Treatment Essence (to balance my hormonal and fussy skin condition.)
5. SKII Facial Repair - C ( for my dehydrated skin for winter)
6. SKII Cellumination Aura Essence (if I sleep late or dull face, CAE will give you immediate radience I once apply and massage the cream into your skin)
7. SKII White Power Spots Specialist (from the skin analysis I was shocked to see a lot of black spots underneath my skin as they will gradually show up when you aged. That sounds so scary but the truth!)
8. SKII Stempower Essence (afrerbirth I found the skin around my neckline deepen and loose its firmness - sagging? I have used for 14 days now and seriously.... the skin around the neckline is smoother, firmness and neckline is softer too.  May be the skin around our skin is thinner hence the e improvement?
9. SKII Stempower Eye Cream ( mainly at night use)
10. SKII Facial Treatment Essence - Eye (morning use)
11. SKII Stempower (morning)
12. SKII Stempower Rich Cream (night)
13. SKII LXP Perfecting Cream (sample; still trying)
14. SKII Facial Essence Mask  (Tuesday, Thursday morning after wash my face; Sunday night)

Above are my Skincare Diary.... I aim to review all the SKII products that I use.  This diary will be updated most of the time you are welcome to revisit.  ^.^

Do you have a skincare diary?

Have a great week!

Lilian

SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence

SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence contains unique whitening complex Aura Bright Cocktail with Pitera™, delivering extraordinary brightening effect. SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence brightens, evens out skin tone and gives it an aura-like glow, as if the epidermis skin is illuminated from within.

After just 1 week, skin feels healthy and radiant. I have been using for nearly 2 months now.  Recently went back to SK-II Magic ring Skin Analysis, proven improvement of my dullness and pigmentation and reveal a radiance that emanates from within the epidermis layers of my skin.  They say that seeing is believing, so I'll let the photos and my naked face do the talking.

This extraordinary brightening serum containing SK-II’s unique whitening complex Aura Bright Cocktail with Pitera™, brightens and evens out your skin tone to give it an aura-like glow, as if skin is illuminated from within*.

The breakthrough formula in the NEW Cellumination Aura Essence brings together Pitera™ and Ume extract to give you soft, radiant skin from within. The new SK-II Cellumination Essence EX takes a great formula and makes it better with the new Pixel White™ whitening ingredient. Improve your skin from the cellular level and experience highly defined, aura bright skin in just 4 weeks!

This is how I use the product:- Using the dropper, apply two pumps of serum into your palms. Dot your face and smoothen with gentle outward strokes.  I apply every morning and night, before SK-II Stempower.

I am going back for Skin Analysis in a month time. I am very excited to see more improvement.

Have you used SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence? Let me know what you think about it! 

Have a good weekend!

Lilian

SK-II Whitening Power Spots Specialist

SK-II Whitening Power Spots Specialist contains unique whitening complex, Ultimate Spots Corrector, which sinks into the deep layers of your epidermis skin to reduce the appearance of existing dark spots and prevent spots even before they appear. This potent formula regulates melanin production at the source.

SK-II Whitening Power Spots Specialist has a luscious texture that easily melts into the skin. After just 1 bottle, the appearance of spots is significantly less visible and skin is noticeably clearer.Squeeze 2 full droppers of essence into your palms. Spread it evenly across your entire face, patting on extra drops over areas of concern. Apply every morning and night, just after your toner.

SK-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil

A quick overview and experience SKII Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil.

I received a sample from SKII SA from Myer and I was quite happy because I haven't tried the cleansing oil as I still have my own cleansing oil to finish.

SKII Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil is specially formulated blend in both dissolves and removes stubborn make-up and impurities whilst cleansing down to the pores and helping to condition the skin.

You add lukewarm water to your and massage face until oil transforms into a milky white color thus lifting and locking away impurities. Most of the cleansing oils do winderful job.

Unfortunately SKII Cleansing Oil is not suitable for me as I could feel my face turn red and warm instantly after I apply the oil in my face.  I have tried several times but still give me the burning sensation on my face.  I dont know what is the reason.  But nevertheless,  the cleansing oil work wonders as it takes off all the makeup trace. ^.^

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask

IT WORKS!

Before I start to review this wonderful mask sheet, I would like to let you know that I am on #30daysmask little task of putting on different mask every night from mask sheet, mask gel or sleeping mask. I have most photos at Instagram.  Find me @inner_luxurious xx. 

love love love.... this mask.  I only started to use this mask four months ago (from end of April) and this is a must-buy product for me and will regular stock up! 

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask boosts radiance and moisture levels and can be used by all skin types throughout the year. The mask literally drenches the skin in SK-II Pitera, resulting in a fresher and more hydrated complexion.

I have started to use this mask 3 times in the weekday morning (5:30am and it is winter now), the reason for this that my skin get extremely dry around noon due to cold weather outside the building and warm temperature inside the building.  My throat feels dr-ier and not to mention your skin.  I could even feel the tightness around my nose!  After using this mask, I feel wonderful day start with fresh skin in the morning and it is so much easier to wear your makeup and also stay little longer too, I realised!  Throughout the day feeling the satisfaction.

Simple steps that you also know:-
Place mask onto eye area first, then carefully spread it to the rest of face using fingertips. Make sure mask fits well onto skin, then relax. Remove mask after 10-15 minutes.

A lot of Make Artists and celebrities love this mask because it simply works!
Have you tried it? If not, you dont know what you have missed out!

Have a lovely week!

Lilian

SK-II Stempower Essence

SK-II Stempower Essence is powered by the new Stem-Acanax ES Complex that features Stem-Acanax, Pitera™, Artichoke Extract and new Kinren Extract to help transform the source of skin’s youth activity.

SK-II Stempower Essence contains Stem-Acanax ES Complex, which promotes the regenerative functions of skin; while the Artichoke Extract positively activates the skin’s “Master Switch” to enhance the overall cell functions of anti-oxidation, regeneration and longevity. This promotes inner cell density and increases the skin’s inner resilience. The result is poreless-looking, bouncy skin.

PACKAGING

Much like a Christmas bauble, it comes in a metallic red glass flacon with a dropper to dispense the essence – simple, hygienic and fuss-free.

HOW TO USE

The essence itself has a light serum texture – it is a little on the runny side and while SK-II recommends 1-2 droppers’ worth of serum per application, I find that 1 dropper’s worth is sufficient for face and neck. It spreads very easily and absorbs into skin very quickly.

My May Favourite of Skincare and Beauty

Here are my May favourite tagged by @clarabeltan ... The month of May/June is always battling with my skin because it is also the mobth I change my skincare routine based on the weather change.  It is Autumn and here are my favourites the old and the new...

♡Fresh Sugar Lychee Body Lotion with sugar & mango seed oil - I apply morning and night so one bottle last 3 months! This my first item from Fresh and I love to explore more...

♡SK-II Facial Treatment Mask - I love masks. I only just get to know this brand and totally fall in love with it.  Instant pick me up is a must for me for colder month.

♡ #lesmerveilleusesdeladuree lip balm in 101 is very hand. It could fit in my zipped wallet because I tend to have lots of lips products left in my bags for months... ^.^

♡Tatcha Gold Beauty Oil not only for a dry spots, I specially use for my hair... ^.^

♡SK-II Cellumination Aura Essence - I use this every morning now before my moisteriser.  If you haven't tried it, you are missing out!

♡SK-II Whitening Spot Specialist - The SKI-II Magic Ring Skin Analysis shows the bottoms of my skin has many dark spots underneathe the epidermis.  I am so scare to see myself on the screen.  I am starting to include this for night use so it could improve the condition (I hope!) Just a peace of mind but we will see the next 3 mths I will do another analysis!

♡SK-II Facial Treatment Repair - C: new additiin from yesterday. I have mixed skin type ( yes, sadly my skin is so unique!!!) Combo in T zone and dry skin from bottom of nostril down to chin. This product makes my mouth line (not sure thts what it calls) less visible and more friendly when you put on foundation. You just need teeny tiny bit it goes a long way.

♡I love my CC cream and my new favourite is @itcosmetics cc+ meaning colour correcting full coverage cream + anti aging hydrating serum + SPF50+ UVA/UVB Paraben free chemical filtered free -> exaxtly what I need! Although full coverage but the texture is light! If you like a review about this please let me know.

♡ I also pick up CC+ lips serum in LOVE shade. Very nice lip gloss and it match my complexion.  I cpuld apply without looking at the mirror when you are un the rush. @silverkis do u do this? Lol!!!

♡Guerlain Terracotta Skin Healthy Glow Foundation in Blondes - I use this when I want a healthy glow when I go out to the beach. Yes I do even in the cold weather!  Love it a lot!

Finally...
♡Nars Miss Liberty- This is not new but user friendly and handy for little highlight on your skin ....

Muaksss......

Autumn and Winter Skincare Sneak Peak!

Hello Gorgeous,

Finally I have found Autumn and Winter Skincare products suit me.  Here are the sneak peak and review will be up soon.  Stay tune!!

SK-II Magic Ring Skin Analysis Test Machine

With my friend @floranze recommendation, I booked myself in to visit SK-II Counter at David Jones Sydney which has this Magic Ring Machine which suppose to do Skin Analysis to see your skin condition and current skin problem such as fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, firmness  and your skin age (!).  I totally blew out of my mind.  It is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Skin analysis is important so that I can see and understand my skin conditions better with measurable results. It helps to find the suitable skincare that my skin needs and to improve my skin too. Thanks goodness it is a complimentary service!

The Magic Ring uses in-depth facial imaging and digital analysis where skin is graded and given an instant numerical score. This skin score is derived from quantifying and qualifying baseline conditions in the 5 Dimensions of Crystal Clear Skin.

1.Texture Refinement: Skin texture conditions are analysed to determine smoothness, along with the pore’s total area scale by measuring concentric sebaceous gland on the cheek.

My result: average.  Smooth!

2.Firmness Power: Skin firmness levels of the cheek skin, pore conditions and wrinkles of nasolabial folds -- better known as ‘laugh lines’ – are assessed. The Ageless Vector also provides further analysis of skin’s firmness and elasticity, based on the total amount of lines and angles of the skin in these three areas.

My result: below average.  Omgosh, the result shows my skin at my chin area is 'unfirm'. Another word is sagging~ 

3. Wrinkle Resilience: Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, where the thinnest and most sensitive area is, are measured based on total length to evaluate the level of skin wrinkles.

My result: above average.  Great! But eye area sign of little dryness.

4. Spot Control: Spots and colour unevenness are analysed based on feature contrast and shape, before classification according to depth by spectrum constitution. Both visible spots seen by the eye as well as the hidden spots in the basal epidermal layer are picked up and calculated based on their total size.

My result: this hit me! The screen shows my hidden dark spots underneath my skin -> a lot and scary! You cant see in my face now but of I dont do something now the little scary spots slowly shown when you aged!  

Finally 5, Radiance Enhancement: Skin’s brilliance and brightness are evaluated by the reflection of the light upon skin’s surface and evenness in texture in terms of wrinkles, spots and dullness.

My results: my skin is dull even though ypu cannot by your eye.  The skin itself does not alive and slightly below average and I tried to give a lot of excuse to it.  Ie: dont have time! Sleep late! :p

In Summary you could see the bar chart of my REAL condition. Also the best part of this machine can see how old is your skin and can also see your skin condition on the screen if you use SKII products from 3wks to 2 yrs.

My result: My skin is 2 years younger then my real age! That make me feel much better! ^.^

You also can see the photo of your skin if you do not use SPF, brighthening, hydration products... can u imagine your skin is sagging? Dark spots and uneven skin? Fine wrinkle, line and wrinkle? I didnt ask the SA show me that part because I chose not to see it. 

I am only starting to use SKII products a few days and I hope to see the next results in 3 months time.

Thanks to @mrjanallinone his youtube thoroughly and clear explanation and @floranze encouragement.

Have you tried SKII Magic Ring?  8f you haven't I sug he st to visit your counter and the service is complimentary.  What are you waiting for?