Product Review: Esmeria Organics (Part 2) - Eye Gel, Shower Gel & Body Lotion

In my previous review, I introduced to you the Alpine Willow Herb Cleansing Gel, Toner and Moisturiser (oily skin range). If you are interested to know about the products, please click here.

Today is the 2nd part of my review and I will be sharing with you yet another 3 Esmeria Organics products.

Esmeria Organics Ultimate 5 Effect Eye Gel

See the eye gel texture - transparent and colourless

Product Description

This eye gel is made with a unique blend of plant extracts known for their ability to brighten, hydrate, soothe and repair the various signs of aging around the eye area.

The gel features the powerful trinity of Brazilian Ginseng, Marapuama and White Lily – all of which are unique to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest. Brazilian Ginseng is well-known to improve circulation, heal and act as an anti-inflammatory.  Marapuama was discovered by locals and then researched by scientists and is well known for its anti-oxidant properties and its ability to increase physical performance.  Lastly White Lily’s anti-carcinogenic and anti-fungal properties are well documented. Together, the three plant extracts offer 5 benefits – reduce puffiness, lighten dark circles, reduce eye bags, reduce wrinkles and firm the skin around the eyes.

Like

1. The clear gel texture is not oily at all

2. Moisturise the eye area

3. The tube packaging is very hygienic and can allow accurate amount to be dispensed

4. Affordable price - The Ultimate 5-Effect Eye Gel retails at RM49.90 for 15ml

Dislike

None at the moment

Note: I have not seen the 5 benefits yet as I just tried this product for less than 1 month.

Esmeria Organics Prickly Pear Protective Shower Gel (for normal skin)

The Shower gel is very watery but concentrated

Like

1. Like the smell of essential oil in this shower gel

2. Not drying to the skin and not very foamy because it does not contain the harmful ingredient SLES/SLS

3. Need only a small amount to clean the whole body (Although it is watery, the gel is very concentrated)

4. Active Ingredients: aloe vera leaf juice, prickly pear extract, lavender oil, parfum made from essential oil

Protective Body Wash - 250ml RM29.90

Dislike

None at the moment

Esmeria Organics Prickly Pear Protective Body Lotion (for normal skin)

The lotion is soothing to the skin and has a pleasant smell

Like

1. Not oily but absorbs easily into the skin

2. Can feel that there is a protective layer on my skin

3. has a very soothing & sweet smell

4. The lotion soothes my skin after mosquito bites. The redness and itchiness reduces after 20 mins. I think that it is due to the essential oil in the lotion

5. Active Ingredients: aloe vera leaf juice, shea butter fruit, sunflower seed oil, rosehip fruit oil, prickly pear extract, butterfly bush extract, thyme extract, lavender oil, ylang ylang oil, geranium oil, parfum made from essential oil

Protective Body Lotion – 150ml RM35.90

 

Dislike

None at the moment

Esmeria Organics can be found in Watson’s (selected stores), SHINS, Justlife, Caring Pharmacy, Healthlane Pharmacy, Vitacare Pharmacy, and many other organic stores and pharmacies. For more details, log on to www.esmeria.com or www.facebook.com/esmeriaorganics.

Happy Trying!

Lavender♥

Product Review: Shills Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Eye Treatment

I received a small sample of the Shills Bio-Active Stem Cell Combat Eye Treatment and have been using it for 2 weeks now.

Product Desciption:

Prevent and reduce wrinkles & fine lines

Repair the damage caused by free radicals from the environment

How to use:

Apply the cream on eye area with light tapping motions

What I like:

1. The texture is creamy but not oily

2. Easily absorbed

3. Fine lines around the eye area appears less visible

What can be improved:

Shills can consider changing the product packaging into a tube form for hygenic reason.

Other than that, I think this is a good daily eye cream. It does not make your face powder look cakey.

To read my other reviews on Shills products, please click here.

Product Review: Origins Dr Andrew Weil's Plantidote Mega Mushroom Range

Dear Readers

I will be sharing with you a long outstanding post on my Origins Skin Care that I have tried. All products are my own purchase. I bought them on separate ocassions.

This range is for people with sensitive skin. I have sensitive and oily skin, therefore, I tried them and would like to share with you in case you want to know more.

As you can see, below is a picture of my small collection of Origins Dr Weil's Skin Care:

1. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Skin Calming Face Mask that I love. Do click here for my review.

2. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Facial cleanser. Click here for my review

3. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Treatment Lotion (it's a Toner). (Reviewed in this post)

4. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Face Serum (Reviewed in this post)

5. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Body Cream (Reviewed in this post)

6. Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Eye Serum (Reviewed in this post)

The Main Ingredients in Origins Mega Mushroom range are listed below:

Hypsizygus ulmarius, cordyceps, Reishi Mushroom, Ginger, Tumeric and Holy Basil to calm soothe and defend the skin againsts aging.

Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Treatment Lotion (200ml for RM130)

(I did not have the individual product picture here, please refer to the "group photo" above, the bottle on the extreme right)

This toner has a very pleasant natural smell of herbs. It is a hydrating and calming toner that is good for sensitive skin. I love this toner as it really calms redness on my skin especially if I do my own facial extraction. I just need to soak the cotton pad and placed it on my face with red patches for 10 -15 mins and the redness will be reduced.

What follows after the toner is the Mega Mushroom face mask which I reviewed earlier here. This mask is one of the best that I have tried. I am into my 2nd tube (I seldom repurchase mask, so you know that this is really good). This mask is able to take away 80% of the redness on my skin after facial extraction. This mask is also good for hydration and soothing sensitive skin. If you have similar skin condition like me, you must try this. Get a sample before your buy because the mask is RM190 for 100ml (still cheaper than the IDI Multi Action Mask that I reviewed earlier).

Mega Mushroom Eye Serum (15ml for RM200)

This picture was taken to show you the product texture. This serum has creamy texture.

This eye serum does not stand out despite its hefty price tag. Other than moisturizing my eye area it does not help in reducing dark circle. I only tried the 5ml GWP, so it may be a premature verdict.

Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Face Serum

(30ml RM240, 50ml RM330)

The Face Serum is actually quite good in calming and hydrating my skin. As I have oily skin, I used it at night together with  the Face Cream below. This face serum has a very creamy texture and a distinctive mushroom scent. According to Origins booklet, this face serum is good for people with Rosacea.

Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Face Cream (50ml for RM290)

This face cream is actually a day cream but it is too rich for me to use it during the day as I have oily skin. So, I used it at night after the serum. My skin feels smooth and hydrated the next morning. It leaves my face oily the next moring but it's fine as I need to cleanse my face anyway. Actually, another product in this range i.e Night Health Bedtime Face Cream is better than this one because it is a night cream and it delivers better hydrating effect. Even though I have oily skin, it did not break me out. I was given a small sample to try out earlier but did not buy it as it cost RM300 for 50ml.

Origins Plantidote Mega Mushroom Body Cream (200ml for RM200)

This body cream has a distinctive scent which I do not know how to describe. It smells like mushroom & herbs I guess. The texture is non-oily and easily absorbed to the skin. I quite like the smell as it is calming to the senses and helps me to relax and unwind after a tired day. However, due to my laziness, I seldom use it and I am still having 1/2 a jar to go. Looks like it will go to my mom soon. It's really an irony, you see I seldom use body lotion but I love to purchase them. Do you have the same habit?

My Overall thoughts on Origins Platidote Mega Mushroom range:

This is a good product range for sensitive skin. One thing that stands out in Origins Mega Mushroom range is the:

- Botanical/herbal scent

- the smooth texture of the product that is easily absorbed into the skin

Based on my personal experience using this range, my skin does not have any bad reaction e.g. pimples or allergy. I find that my skin is soothed from within. However, due to the steep pricing, it may not be an affordable range for many people. I have actually finished all the products except the toner, the body cream and the face mask.

If you have the budget, I would highly recommend to you the face mask and the toner if you have sensitive and dehydrated skin.

This is the longest product review post so far and I hope you enjoy reading them.

Thanks for visiting and have a lovely week.

Lavender♥

Product Review: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex

I believe that the eye is the window to the soul. Our age can be revealed by looking at our eye areas. That is why we have to pay special attention to our delicate eye areas. When I was in my 20's , I did not really pay attention to the usage of eye cream but now it is a different story altogether.

Recently, I was given the opportunity to try out the new Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex for the purpose of writing a product review. After trying the product for 2 weeks, I think it's time for me to share with you what I think about this product.

For your information this Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex also uses the Chronolux™ Technology first used in Advanced Night Repair.
You can read my review on Advanced Night Repair here.

Before I present you my opinion, let's read about the product benefits according to the Estee Lauder Company: 

(Note: Information quoted from Estee Lauder Company)

The Active Ingredients:

Red Micro-Algae is a miracle of bio-technology from the deserts of Israel, works in synergy with Poria Cocos Extract and Caffeine, providing outstanding anti-irritant benefits to reduce the look of dark circles and puffiness. The Red Micro-Algae also acts as an anti-oxidant, working together with Mulberry Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract and Grape Extract to brighten and help protect the eye area. 

Additionally, vital Hyaluronic Acid and barrier-building ingredients help skin around the eyes lock in moisture and strengthen skin’s protective moisture barrier, while an additional blend of advanced ingredients firms and smoothes the delicate eye area skin.  This advanced eye serum gel helps safeguard skin’s future by neutralizing up to 90% of environmentally generated free radicals before they can cause your skin to look prematurely aged. 

What the product promises?

NEW Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex delivers both immediate and long-lasting results over time to help reduce the look of every key sign of visible aging around the eye area.

Immediately:  

▪ The eye area receives a burst of hydration to refresh eyes and soften fine dry, lines. 

▪ Eyes look brighter and more radiant. 

▪ 90% of environmentally generated free radicals are neutralized before they can cause your   

   skin to look prematurely aged.

Over time:

▪ In just one week, skin is more moisturized and smoother.

▪ Skin looks healthier, while the appearance of fine lines and crepiness is diminished. The eye area skin looks firmer and more youthful.

▪ Fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles, dryness and uneven skin tone around the eye are

  dramatically reduced.

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Close up on the product texture

A plastic applicator that comes with the product

A closer look at the texture of the product

What do I think about this product after using it for 2 weeks?

Here are the photos of my eyes. Pardon me for the different lighting in the 2 pictures. As you can see, I have fine lines and dark circles. Both pictures are without any makeup.

Before using ANR eye cream

After using the product for 2 weeks, I still do not see any major difference to my dark circles. Of course, this is not a magic potion. However, I do think that my fine lines have become slightly softer.

I could also feel that my eye area is more hydrated. This is proven when I apply powder on my under eye, it is less cakey now compared to before using this product.

Thirdly, I feel that my eye area is more refreshed after using this product. Upon application, the product has a slight tingling sensation.

2 weeks after using ANR eye cream

What I like about this product?

1. The texture of the product is not too rich / too heavy. It is just right. 

2. The product glides on to the skin smoothly, giving a silky feeling

3. The slight tingling sensation gives my eye area a refeshing feeling after each application

4. You only need to apply a very small amount (size of a grain of rice for both eyes) to feel the moisturising effect. This is because of the Hyaluronic Acid that can seal in the moisture. 

This product retails at RM190 for a 15ml bottle.

Would I recommend this product to you?

Yes, if you have the budget.

Have you tried this product before? If you are interested to try the texture of this product, I think you can try to get a sample from any Estee Lauder counter.

I hope this review is helpful to you. 

Thanks for reading and have a lovely day!

Lavender♥

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Creme - new product

Dear Friends


Just want to let you know that Estee Lauder will be launching the Advanced Night Repair Eye Creme in the first week of August.

You can read the full review here.

This eye crème is said to be able to repair the skin’s DNA, repair and protect the eyes from fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. So far, i have not found an eye cream that can help my dark circle.

In conjunction with the launch, you are invited to a Personalized Skin Analysis at Metrojaya Mid Valley South Court from 10 - 16 Aug 2010. Your skin will be analyzed using Estée Lauder Advanced Skin Detector Scope. You can also learn to achieve beautiful eyes with just 3 simple steps. 

This eye creme retails at RM190.

Have a great day!

Lavender♥

Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream

This Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream is a sample given to me.

I have been using this eye cream for several weeks now, especially at night. I actually have many different types of eye cream. Most of them are samples.

Ingredients: not available


What it promises: (text below is taken from Estee Lauder's website)

This silky serum-gel helps repair the appearance of past damage and protect the future of the skin around your eyes.

Successfully treats the appearance of common eye concerns:

• Lines
• Dryness
• Puffiness
• Dark circles

ALL NIGHT, ALL DAY
Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex works around the clock to keep your eyes looking their best.

By Night: Recovery.

• Skin's natural renewal process is boosted to help repair the visible signs of aging.
• Daily irritation is soothed.
• A rich reserve of anti-oxidants and lipids is built to help replenish skin's natural protectants.

By Day: Prevention.

• Neutralizes up to 90% of environmentally-generated free radicals before they can damage skin's appearance.
• Studies show it is this environmental damage—not time—that can cause 80% of the visible signs of aging.
• Boosts and maintains skin's natural production of collagen to help smooth existing lines while helping prevent the appearance of new ones.
• Helps eye makeup glide on.

Night and Day: Hydration.

• Long-proven hyaluronic acid—nature's "moisture magnet"—delivers advanced levels of hydration.

Scent: Smells like butter, have a tingling sensation after applying
Texture: Very smooth
Packaging: 4/5
Rating: 4/5
Price: USD 49 for 15ml
Will I purchase: Unable to decide now

What brand of eye cream/gel are you currently using? Would you recommend it? Pls share. 

Thanks for visiting me.


With lots of ♥ from ♥Lavender♥