Sample Attack Round III

This is my third article about samples, and I'm not trying to make this into a monthly article, but I've been travelling more frequently than usual, and since I've accumulated a huge amount of samples (gift with purchase), I really need to use them up.

 

Garnier Light Gentle Clarifying Foam - HK$39.90 / 100ml

No. of trials: 8

 

This cleanser smells very fresh (great to wake me up in the morning), it doesn't leave any residue after cleansing but is slightly drying, better suited for the summer or for someone with oily skin (moi). Might consider getting this in full size during Summer.

 

L'oreal Hydrafresh Anti-Shine Fresh Purifying Icy Foam - HK$75.00 / 100ml

No. of trials: 5

 

This is a gel cleanser that leaves a cooling sensation on your skin even after you rinse it off, I think this will be a really fresh cleanser for the hot summer days, but since I had a skin reaction with a similar product before, I wouldn't risk getting this in full size. Please note that I did not have any skin reaction after using this product, but I still think that the Garnier Cleanser is better.

Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Shampoo - HK$98.00 / 385ml
No. of trials: 6

This shampoo is really good for dry hair, it left my hair smooth and hydrated, but for some unknown reasons I just can't stand the scent of coconut.

Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer - HK$179.90 / 50ml
No. of trials: 6

I love this moisturizer, it absorbs really fast, it feels light on the skin yet it still moisturizes. Now the question is Why do I keep buying high end skin care products when I almost always like the products that I've tried from Olay?

Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand And Nail Cream

No. of trials: 12

 

This hand cream absorbs really fast and it doesn't leave your hands greasy, actually it feels really matte (I'm not sure if I'm making any sense). However I didn't really like it mainly because of the floral scent. 

 

 

Sample Attack Round II

It's really hard for me try out new samples, because if I find something that I like I'll just rush out and get them in full size, and since I'm on a "no buy", it's actually a torture, anyway, here's another list of samples that I've tried in the month of February:

Nuxe Refreshing and Relaxing Cream Mask - HK$280 / 1.7oz

No. of trials: 1

This mask is very strongly scented (floral), and have given me the biggest irritation. I left it on for about 5 minutes and my face has started to itch, I've rinse it off and my skin was still red and itchy. I don't know what's happening, I used to love Nuxe's skin care products, but recently floral scented stuffs seems to be irritate my skin.

Methode Swiss Thermal Oxygen Overnight Eye Mask - HK$385 / 15ml
No. of trials: 5

I've been searching for an overnight eye mask for ages, and so far the only one that I've tried is O' slee Dark Circle Reducing Sleeping Mask, and I've really liked it. I was really excited to try this out when the sales lady gave it to me, but was very disappointed with the product.

This product comes out like a gel with some tiny bits of blue particles that disappears once you massage it, when you start massaging, those blue particles will warm up, but after leaving it overnight, I did not notice any improvement on my undereye area, it didn't even look hydrated.

L'oreal Revita Lift Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Cream Night Cream - HK$159 / 50ml
No. of trials: 3

Amongst all these samples that I've tried, this is the only one that I'm unsure about, this cream has a very thick texture that I'm not a huge fan, but whenever I use this cream I always wake up with better skin, I'm not sure what has been improved, but I just look better. I think I'll use this a few more times to decide if I want to get it in full size.

Ultima II Cellular Re-New Eye Cream - HK$500 / 15ml
No. of Trials: 2 weeks

This was a decent eye cream, it was rich and hydrated without causing any milia, will definetly get this in full size.

Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse

Contents: 40ml/1.3oz
Price: HK$148 (usually retails for HK$320)
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to Nuxe's webpage:

Effective by nature

A moisturizing and reviving cream that leaves a matt effect on normal to combination skin and protects against oxidative stress, the main cause of skin aging.

Precious benefits for my skin

This moisturizing and reviving cream provides significant improvement in moisturization and complexion freshness, as well as leaving the skin looking matt.

Skin is softer and more comfortable (100%*). It appears matt and is protected from external aggression (78%*).

*Use test carried out under dermatological supervision on 18 volunteers over 4 weeks - % of volunteers who agreed with the claim.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Boron Nitride, Glycerin, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexyldecanol, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Extract, Mica, Sodium Hydroxide, Talc, Ci 77891/Titanium Dioxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Edta, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lauroyl Lysine, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Leaf Cell Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Ageratum Conyzoides Leaf Extract, Tropolone, Limonium Narbonense Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol [N2201/A].

My Opinion:

I used to love NUXE's skincare products, but recently I've noticed that the floral scented products from NUXE tends to irritate my skin, and although I did not have a skin reaction with this product, I didn't like it.

Recently my skin has been oozing oil (hormonal issues), and I've been searching for something that is light while still hydrating, and the sales lady told me that this would work for oily skin.

After using it for about 2 weeks I've concluded that this cream has a very thick texture that I didn't really like and it left my skin very sticky. I think I'll have to wait for my skin to stabilize before trying it again, but for now it's going into my skincare graveyard.

Sample Attack

I've never paid much attention to the samples that I got from purchase, but recently they've grown so much that there was no way I could ignore them (I'm running out of storage), and since they're mostly tiny little bottles, I though I'll just write a combine review article.

 

ROC Hydra+ Bio Active Anti Oxidant Bio-Moisturizing Cream SPF15 - Dry Skin

This usually retails for HK$200 / 40ml, and the sample has lasted me 5 application, but it was enough for me to decide that I did not like it. It is a very thick cream that feels heavy on the skin, but not moisturizing at all, and I don't even have dry skin.

L'oreal Derma Genesis Cellular-Youth Creator Essence Concentrate

This usually retails for HK$199 / 50ml, and the sample has lasted me 8 application. I was really surprise with this product, because it was super hydrating. I had this with me in Korea, and I've noticed immediate hydration after applying it. Will definetly consider getting a full size.

NUXE Honey Face & Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel

This usually retails for HK$208 / 400ml, and the sample has lasted me 6 application. This is a very mild cleanser that won't dry out your skin, great for the winter, but personally I prefer stronger cleanser.

Organix Moroccan Argan Oil Shampoo
This usually retails for HK$98 / 385 ml, and the sample has lasted me 8 applciation. I love this shampoo, it smells great and it left my hair very soft, will definetly get this in full size.

 

 小曼家族Sugar Super Moisture Shower Gel

This is just a shower gel that I found nothing to rave about

Curel Daily Moisture Original Lotion for Dry Skin
Another sample that I've really like and will definetly get it in full size, this is a hydrating cream that once you massage into your skin it will turn watery and gets absorbs instantly.

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub
This scrub has only got a few beads, and it makes me wonder how is it going to exfoliate my skin. I've been using it as a facial wash, but I don't think I'll be repurchasing.



Nuxe Creme Merveillance

Contents: 50ml / 1.7 oz

Price: HK$440.00

Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to Nuxe's webpage:

Effective by nature

This anti-wrinkle cream provides clinically proven plant effectiveness that helps to reduce all the parameters of visible expression lines - number, surface and length.

Precious benefits for my skin

Visible results after two months: visible expression lines have reduced in number, length and surface.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tribehenin PEG 20 Esters, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Boron Nitride, Corylus Avellana Nut Oil, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycol Palmitate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Parfum/Fragrance (Fragrance), Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Capryloyl Glycine, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Tristearin, Escin, Pentylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phytic Acid, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Polysorbate 20, Acacia Dealbata Seed Extract, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, 10 Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,10 Decandiol, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate, Beta Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide 7, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool

My Opinion:

This is my third NUXE Cream, I've already tried Creme Fraiche which I love and already repurchase, and Creme Nirvanesque which was ok, but I do not intend to repurchase.

Creme Merveillance was my recent try, and honestly this is my least favorite, because I hated the scent, it was too floral for my taste, and I didn't like the texture, it left my face sticky.

Nuxe Creme Nirvanesque

Contents: 50ml / 1.7 oz
Price: HK$412.00
Local of Purchase: Sasa

According to Nuxe's webpage:

Effective by nature
This cream for first wrinkles smoothes away fine lines and first expression lines. The skin is intensely smooth and relaxed, looks radiant and feels comfortable with a sensation of total well-being.

Precious benefits for my skin
Your skin is instantly relaxed, smooth, radiant and very soft. Fine lines and first wrinkles are significantly reduced.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tribehenin, PEG 20 Esters, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dimethicone, Glycol Palmitate, Boron Nitride, Mannitol, Octyldodecanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Tristearin, Laureth 3, Hydroxyethlcellulose, Polyisobutene, Dehydroacetic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Zea Mays Kernel Extract (Corn), Faex Extract/Yeast Extract, 10 Hydroxydecanoic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Acetylated Glycol Stearate, Acmella Oleracea Extract, 1,10 Decandiol, Acetyl Dipeptide 1 Cetyl Ester, Caprylyl Glycol, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Nymphaea Coerulea Seed Extract, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycine, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10 30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Papaver Rhoeas Seed Extract, Benzyl Benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Eugenol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3 Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Linalool.

 

 

My Opinion:

 

This product usually retails for HK$412.00, but I usually stock up on Nuxe's product during X'mas time, because they always comes in X'mas set which is alot more economical.

 

I've been using this product as a day cream during the winter because it hydrates my skin without feeling heavy. I don't usually use cream in the day, because they always feel heavy, but this product did work for me during the winter, however, it didn't work for the summer, even as a night cream, it left my skin oily when I woke up.

 

Recently, I've dig it out again and started to use it as a night cream, so far I've been liking it, it left my skin hydrated and soft, but I had to make sure that I don't apply too much product, otherwise it will leave my skin oily. Although I do like this cream, I prefer Creme Freche.

NUXE Micelar Cleansing Water with 3 roses

Contents: 200ml

Price: HKD153.00

According to NUXE's webpage:

Description:

Effective by nature

In a single step, this alcohol-free, fragrance-free Micellar Cleansing Water eliminates all the impurities from the face and eyes.

Precious benefits for my skin

A fresh texture and delicate Floral Water fragrance for perfectly cleansed face and eyes, with that leaves your skin soft and toned.

Star active ingredients

This micellar cleansing water soothes and softens

Advice:

My skincare ritual

Apply Micellar Cleansing Water with 3 Roses to your face and eyes in the morning and/or evening using a cotton pad. No need to rinse.
 

My Beauty Tips

To revive puffy eyes, dab them with cotton pads soaked in refrigerated Micellar Cleansing Water with 3 Roses.

Ingredients: AQUA/WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, POLOXAMER 184, SODIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ALLANTOIN, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, CITRIC ACID, CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, ROSA DAMASCENA FLOWER OIL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, BHT, ROSA ALBA FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSA HYBRID FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRONELLOL [N0501/E].

My Opinion:

I've tried using this product to remove my makeup, and I always need to wash my face again with a cleanser, because it doesn't removes everything.  I've tried using it as a toner, and it left my face sticky and I had to rinse it off with water. The only purpose I found with this product was to pair it with my Hitachi Face Crie for deep cleansing.

I wouldn't pay for this product, but since I've got several X'mas pack last year from NUXE, and they all seems to have this product in their packages, I'm stuck with several bottles which I'll still try to finish it off.

容量：200ml

價錢：HKD153.00

我的意見：

我試過用這支潔面水來卸妝，但卸完還是要再洗面，因為卸得不夠乾淨。試過用作爽膚水，但用後塊面變得好黏，一定要再過水。最後發現這個產品的唯一用途就是和Hitachi Face Crie一同

用來作深層潔面。

我還有幾支這個品牌的潔膚水，但那是因為我買了幾set這個品牌的護膚品，而每盒都有一支潔膚水。我會儘力用完這些潔膚水，但就不會再買。

Nuxe Creme Fraiche

Contents: 60ml
Price: HK$300



According to NUXE's webpage:
24 hr Energizing Moisture Emulsion.

Effective by nature
An Aroma-Lacté® care that boosts natural cell moisturizing for 24 h, Regardless of their age, dehydrated normal skins are continuously resourced and refreshed.

Precious BENEFITS for my skin
Your skin, whose thirst, has been clenched is revitalised and relaxed: it is comfortable, soft, smooth and pleasant again.

Star active INGREDIENTS
8 Plant Milks,5 Plant Saps moisturize your skin and treat every thirsty epidermis layer. The 4 Essential Oils have a relaxing and balancing effect nt. Pomegranate stimulates water circulation into the epidermis.

My Opinion:
I've been using this as a night cream for this winter and am very satisfy, it hydrates, it smells great and most important, it leaves my skin super soft. However, I've noticed that this has a strong scent which might not be suitable for someone with sensitive skin, and during the driest winter days, this was not enough for me. Overall, this is a great night cream.

X'mas Haul - Nuxe Creme Fraiche de Beaute Suractivee

NUXE CREME FRAICHE
de Beaute Suractivee
Moisturizing Skincare
Essentials




This is a 5 skin care products set (from left to right)

1. 100ml Micellar Cleansing Water with 3 Roses


2. 15ml Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream


3. 15ml Reve de Miel Gentle Cleansing Gel


4. 10ml Huile Prodigieuse


5. 60ml Creme Fraiche

This set retails for HK$590(US$84)US$, and i got it for HK$370 (US$53)

X'mas Haul - Nuxe Serum Creme Fraiche de Beaute

NUXE SERUM CREME FRAICHE
de Beaute
Moisturizing Skincare
Essentials



This is a set of 5 skin care products (from left to right):

1. 30ml Serum Creme Fraiche
2. 35ml Toning Lotion with 3 Roses
3. 35ml Cleansing Milk
4. 15ml Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream
5. 10ml Huile Prodigieuse

This retails for HK$600 (US$85), and I got it for HK$380 (US$54)

X'mas Haul - Nuxe Creme Nirvanesque

NUXE CREME NIRVANESQUE
Smoothing Skincare Essentials


This is a 5 skin care products set (from left to right):

1. 100ml Micellar Cleansing Water with 3 Roses
2. 15ml Reve de Miel Gentle Cleansing Gel
3. 15 ml Refreshing and Relaxing Cream - Mask
4. 10 ml Huile Prodigieuse (top one)
5. 50ml Creme Nirvanesque (bottom one)

This set retails for HK$780 (approximately US$100), and I got it for HALF PRICE, HK$430 (approximately US$50).