The Good and The Forbidden
So what happens when one (read: I) wanted to try this mask yet found the price slays the wallet? Well, for the sake of good skin and satiate the curiosity, I’m willing to be the test bunny and took the plunge. Besides, I’ve never tried anything like this before.
I definitely get more than I bargained for.
May Lindstrom The Problem Solver Correcting Masque.
My heart sang when TATCHA came out with a moisturizer as a part of their Indigo line. I love the Hand Cream and Body Butter. They’re a savior for dry and parched limbs. My sister had used them when she suffered a sunburn a few times and to treat her irritated cracked hands. They healed these conditions quickly.
By then, I thought it’d be brilliant if the brand could make a version that’s suitable for the face, because I know I could benefit from it greatly. They answered my prayers!
TATCHA Indigo Soothing Triple Recovery Cream*.
Let me state first that this product is sadly a limited edition and probably will only be available again sometime in this year’s fall season (got mine in October 2015).
I didn’t expect to receive this as a complementary gift at all when I made an order at Gressa‘s website. Once I found out, I was more than ecstatic because apparently there were many good feedback from customers who have tried them in the previous year.
It may be pointless to make a review but I’m hoping it’ll make a comeback.
GRESSA Skin Pumpkin Peel Clarifying Masque.
Sunday Riley Luna Oil*, the blue concoction that makes skincare devotees going ga-ga, especially after several famous bloggers stating the wonders that it does after one night of usage.
Well, yeah, it didn’t happen to me. Not in one night, sorry.
I’m not worried though, because every skincare product reacts and affects differently on people, whether it’s the results or the time that it takes. I won’t sweat it.
Before I start, I’d like to state this first. I was very lucky that I won Luna in a Sunday Riley‘s giveaway. I honestly didn’t expect it at all. From the list of prizes, which didn’t have this product in it, I would’ve been very happy if I received anything from the line. So when they contacted me and said that the prize is Luna, I was absolutely over the moon. I believe the product had just been launched by then, so it literally felt like I won a lottery. It still does.
Although I planned on getting Luna eventually, I definitely wasn’t prepared on receiving one so soon. I never used any retinol-based product previously and I had not read anything much about this ingredient. That being said, I somewhat refrained myself from reading reviews on Luna. Just because I want to make sure that I stay neutral in my opinion. And really, to feel the full experience on Luna.
Let’s get to it.
Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil*.
I’ve been always intrigued by REN. The brand offers quite an elaborated skincare line with different ranges for different skin types and concerns. There were a few on my wishlist, though I never really came to prioritize which one I should get first.
Then came a chance of this product, at a good discounted price. With no second thought, I snapped it.
REN Resurfacing AHA Concentrate.
It seems, “Double Toning” is all the raaaage lately. It just means using two toners, an exfoliating toner and a hydrating one. I’ve been doing this for more than a couple of years now, not knowing of this term until a while ago. Or maybe it has been there for a long time, I’m just the one who doesn’t read enough :p
So when famous names in the beauty world started to rave about this particular step, I was like patting myself on the back. I’m on the right track here.
It just sort of comes natural to me, to put a hydrating toner on top of exfoliating toner, which is usually more acidic and tends to be drier on the skin. Just to keep things balanced. It’s logical.
My first (accidental) encounter with exfoliating toner is none other than First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads and I still use it to this date. Second one, which apparently is also an exfoliating toner, is the Blemish Patrol Pads from the same brand. I can’t say enough about these two workhorse wonders. There are also a few others that I’ve tried.
Set that aside, I’m adding the cult-favorite PIXI Glow Tonic to join my arsenal.
