Product Review: Derm10

Dear Friends

For those who visit my blog fequently, you would know by now that I have very oily and pimple-prone skin. I have been battling with acne during my younger days. I suffered from serious acne due to hormonal imbalance when I was studying in uni. Hence, I have bad acne scarring all over my face until today. 

Recently, I am trying out Derm 10 products for a few weeks already and would like to share with you my thoughts about them.

About Derm 10

Derm10 is a salon product created by dermatologist. It has a higher concentration of active ingredients compared to counter products. The products are manufactured in Malaysia but the formulation is from US.

The products that I tried are:

Derm10 Comodone Complex , HA Gel , Smoothening Complex

Derm10 Comodone Complex , HA Gel , Smoothening Complex

Derm10 Anti-Blemish Cleansing Complex & Anti-Blemish Toning Complex

Derm10 Comodone Complex

Product Description: 

A combination of herbal and botanical extracts known to be effective for comodone (black heads and white heads) treatment. Regular application helps to dissolve keratin impacted in comodones, This complex also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial activities.

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf extract (Rosemary), Betula Alba Leaf extract and some other leaves extracts

How to use?

After toner, use 1-2 pumps and pat on the skin (for Day & Night use)

What I like about Derm10 Comodone Complex?

1. It has a herbal smell due to its ingredients

2. It is very light

However, my skin is slow to absorb it. My beautician did comment that my skin is slow to absorb. i don't know why.

What to Expect?

I find that after using for 1 week, when I apply light pressure to squeeze my white and black heads, they came off very easily. I recently went for facial and the beautician commented that my skin is very clean with very little white/black heads. 

Who would I recommend?

People who has white or black heads

Price: RM96 for 15ml

My Rating : 4/5

Derm10 Smoothening Complex

Product Description: 

A gentle lotion containing Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) to exfoliate excessive corneocytes. Regular use will also result in a smoother texture.

Active Ingredients: 

14% AHA (the AHA concentration is much higher that counter products), Glycolic acid, Stearic acid, Bisabolol, Aloe vera

How to use?

1. After toner and Comodone Complex, I use 1 pump and pat on the skin. Avoid eye area. Do not rub in.

2. This product must only be used at night only. Do not expose your skin to the sunlight when using this product. 

I was instructed to use the products for 2 weeks and stop for 2 weeks. Repeat the cycle until you are happy with the result.

 What to Expect?

1. Immediately after I applied on my skin, I felt a slight tingling sensation. Some people may experience a mild burning sensation. The effect will go away in a while.

2. Over a period of 2 weeks, I can see that my skin texture has slight improvement.

3. I also experienced some redness and slight peeling after using for 10 days. 

Who would I recommend?

People who has severe acne scars and uneven skin

This product is not sold online, for those who are interested to purchase, please leave a message at their website here

Price: RM96 for 15ml 

My Rating : 4/5

Derm10 HA Gel

Product Description: 

A truly powerful, natural and oil free humectant, to attract water molecules to the skin, preventing water evaporation, and stimulating new cell growth. A major component for skin tissue repair. Recommended for all skin types to achieve a full and plump look to the skin.

Active Ingredients: Purified Water & 100% Hyaluronic Acid

How to use?

After toner and Comodone Complex I use only one pump and pat on the skin (for Day & Night use). Followed with moisturiser. I omit moisturiser most of the time.

Note: I only use at night when I am not using the Smoothening Complex (2 weeks resting phase)

What I like about Derm10 HA Gel?

1. It is 100% Hyaluronic Acid

2. It is oil free. the texture is watery and transparent.

3. It applies smoothly onto the skin, the weightless feeling is great.

4. It is very hydrating

However, my skin is slow to absorb it due to no apparent reason.

Who would I recommend?

People who has dehydrated skin

Price: RM138 for 30ml

My Rating : 4/5

Note: Please excuse me for showing you these gross pictures. Even though my skin does not show drastic improvement, it felt smoother and cleaner after 2 weeks of usage. With continued use, I hope to see more improvements.

                                                                            Before

                                                                       After 2 weeks

Overall, I am quite pleased with the above Derm 10 products that I have tried. I feel that it is not too harsh for my skin. I would like to thank Derm 10 for letting me experience their products.

Note: I am not paid for writing this review. I am writing this review based on my experience using Derm 10 products and all opinions are not influenced by Derm 10. You may experience similar or different result due to different skin types and conditions.

Do share if you have experience using these products before.

Thanks for visiting me.

Lavender♥

Purple EOTD for My Model

Dear Friends

Thanks for visiting me. Sorry for the lack of post. I have been quite busy with work and other stuff.

In order not to be MIA for too long, here is an EOTD - eye of the day that I have done for my model.

The products used are shown below. 

Note: I did not use any powder or foundation on my model's face.

Let me know your thoughts.Anyone who has received an online education in cosmetology is sure to have some thoughts!

Thanks and have a lovely week!

Lavender♥

Yay! Finished Products

Dear Friends

How was your week so far?

This will be a short post to feature some of my finished products that I totally loved. Some products were used up in Dec 2010 & Jan 2011 but I had no mood to post it. Hence, this is a delayed post.

You may click on the product names for the detailed review that I posted some time ago while I was still using the products.

I am very happy for being able to finish all the products below. I have recently repurchase the Origins Dr Weil Plantidote Mega Mushroom Skin Calming Face Mask before the price hike. i.e. RM190 for 100ml

From left:

1. Skinfood Milk Shake Point Makeup Remover - My favourite so far. Now I am using Shu Uemura Cleansing oil. Therefore, not repurchasing this yet.

2. Avalon Organics Enzyme Scrub

3. Origins A Perfect World Purifying White Tea Toner

4. Origins Dr Weil Plantidote Mega Mushroom Skin Calming Face Mask

5. Skin Food Fermented Soy Milk Wrinkle Care Sleeping Mask

Do you wanna share your finished products too?

Thanks for visiting.

Have a lovely week!

Lavender♥         

Product Review: Love Aplha Eye Shadow

Dear Friends

It was shocking to know about the Tsunami that happened in Japan last Friday. Many disasters had happened in many parts of the world almost very regularly. It may be a sign of the end times. (if you believe that there is such a thing as the end time). The Bible did say about the end time and the signs of end times. It did say that God will not destroy the world with water unlike the days of Noah.

Ok back to my review on Love Alpha eye shadow. These eye shadows are provided by kkcenterhk for my reviews. I have some swatches but did not have an EOTD.

The price is less than USD 4.00 for each palette

The swatches are done without primer. I swap the color 2 times.

My Thoughts about Love Alpha Eye shadow:

I am not sure where these eye shadow are manufactured but I have a feeling that it may be China. The packaging is very compact and I love the packaging.

I love the colors as they are quite pigmented when swatched on the hand. However, I find that it does not show so well on the eye lid. I find it hard to blend. Maybe the texture is too shimmery.

I am not so keen on using these eye shadow as I find it hard to blend and for some reasons it doesn't show on my lid. 

My rating: 2/5

Has anyone tried this product yet? Do share.

Lavender♥

Dolly Wink Eye Lashes

Hi Friends

It has been quite some time since my last post. I have been coming home late and feeling a little lazy these few days. Hence, the lack of post. I have joined some dance classes and kick boxing classes this week. This is to kick start my new year resolution to exercise 3 times a week. Yes, you hear me right I just started implementing my new year resolution. I planned to start earlier but I have no transport due to the accident. Anyway, I got back the car but I still have to fix something on my own. How did your resolution go so far?

Coming back to today's topic. I will show you the Dolly Wink lashes (in No 4) that I received as my birthday present last year from my brother and sister in law. It was my brother's idea to give me these lashes. Thanks to my brother and wife. 

Anyway, I tried the lashes and did not feel brave enough to wear it out. I wore it for this review only and took it off after the photos were duly taken.

I use the Dolly Wink glue provided

Without fake lashes

This view looks like a broom

This view is still ok

My thoughts: 

I think the lashes are quite soft and does not poke the eye. The glue is quite good too.

Sorry, I am not able to tell you whether it last how many hours as I remove it immediatelt after taking the pics.

Have you tried this eye lashes before? Honestly, do you think these lashes look wierd on me? 
I feel odd wearing it and need some honest opinion from you.

Do share and thanks for your support!

Lavender♥