Olay Aquaction Intensive Nourishing Emulsion

Contents: 50g
Price: HK$129.90 (go this while they were having 25% off, i.e.HK$97.4)
Local of Purchase: Mannings

While I was googling about this product, everything came back in Chinese, so I'm not sure if this is an Asian exclusive product, but this is basically a moisturizer.

 

Although is called an emulsion, it has a jelly texture that feels really light and hydrating on the skin. My previous experiences with emulsion has always been disastrous, they usually takes forever to be absorbed and it almost always breaks me out, so I was really skeptical in getting another emulsion, but luckily they had a tester in the store and when I've tried it, it got absorb almost instantly.

 

Apart from being really hydrating this smells really fresh and clean, so far I've been really liking this product and actually went back to the store and got the sleeping mask and the hydrating gel as well (reviews coming up soon).

 

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Panthenol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylated Crosspolymer, polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylparaben, Laureth-7, Ethylparaben, Fragrance, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Tremella Fuciformis (Mushroom) Extract, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, CI 61570, Prunus Persica (Peach) Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract.

Olay Fresh Effects Swipe Out Refreshing Make Up Removal Cloths

Contents: 20 cloths
Price: US4.99
Local of Purchase: drugstore.com

According to drugstore's webpage:

Gentle, Everyday Cleansing in a Jiffy

Fresh & Swift

• Dermatologically Tested
• Oil-Free
• Non-Comedogenic
• Won't Block Your Pores

Each of these special pre-moistened cloths is covered in soft cleansing pockets to lift away dirt and make-up - even waterproof mascara -in a flash. With light Olay moisture and vitamin E they leave skin feeling clean, soft and smooth all in one easy step. So S'wipe off your day for freshness you can see and feel. For an even fresher effect, use together with an Olay Fresh Effects Moisturizer.

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polysorbate 20, Hexylene Glycol, Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

 

My Opinion:

 

These makeup wipes were definetly larger then the Japanese ones I've tried before, and personally I do prefer bigger wipes, but they weren't as saturated and I've noticed that these wipes only takes off basic makeup, I always have to go over it with another foam cleanser.

 

These wipes are very strongly scented (a fresh clean scent), but it didn't irritate my eyes. I've aleady finish my packet and would only consider this as an average makeup wipe and I don't think I'll be repurchasing.

Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion and Peel system

Price: US22.39
Local of Purchase: drugstore.com

According to drugstore.com:

 

New - 8 weeks of treatments

The power of two treatments to regenerate your skin's appearance - at home. The Olay Regenerist System has two steps that actively work together to give you a combination of a microdermabrasion and mini-peel treatment, but it's gentle enough to use up to two times a week for continuous results.

Results you will experience with the Olay Regenerist System:

• Gently resurfaces skin's texture
• Activates surface cell renewal
• Conditions skin to leave it feeling soft and smooth
• Visibly improves and balances skin tone
• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Regenerates skin's appearance

For optimal results, follow treatment with Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum. It uses a concentrated form of an exclusive Olay Amino-Peptide Complex and combines it with Olay moisture to leave your skin feeling velvety-smooth.

Directions:
Step 1
Apply derma-crystals to clean, dry face (about the size of a quarter).
Cover entire face like a mask (avoid the eye area)
Gently massage or 45 seconds to 1 minute

Step 2
Apply activator serum onto fingertips adding a thick layer directly over the entire derma-crystal mask. You will see a white foam appear releasing conditioners to your skin's surface. It is normal to experience a warming sensation. If desired, continue adding activator serum fro more foam as the crystals dissolve. Gently massage for up to 1 minute. Rinse thoroughly with warm water, using a washcloth for best results.

Ingredients:
Microdermabrasion Treatment with Derma-Crystals (Net wt 2.2oz/64g): Peg-8, Sodium Bicarbonate, Silica Silylate, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Fragrance, Yellow 5, Red 40

Peel Activator Serum (2fl ox/59mL): Water, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Disodium EDTA

 

My Opinion:
I love this product, after using it once my skin was super smooth and bright.

I've started by using it once every week for 3 consecutive weeks, and started to notice signs of irritated skin, I'll have to use it less often, perhaps once every fortnight, but will definetly keep on using it.

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Olay 2 in 1 Cleansing Cloths

Price: US$5.94
Local of Purchase: Ulta

 

 

For Normal skin

 

For Combination/Oily skin

According to Ulta's wegpage:

Description

Olay Daily Facial 2-in-1 Cloths cleanse skin with hydrating cloths that remove dirt, oil and make-up while gently exfoliating and conditioning skin.

Directions

Wet with water. Rub to lather. Cleanse face, flipping between smooth side and beaded side for gentle cleansing and all over exfoliation. Rinse. Throw away (do not flush).

 

Ingredients:

Normal: Petrolatum, PEG 100, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, PEG 14M, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (Grape Seed Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Fragrance, Polyquaternium 10, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ma/Diisobutylene Copolymer, Silica, BHT, Sodium Laurate.

Combination/Oily: Petrolatum, PEG 100, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, PEG 14M, Hamamélis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract* (Witch Hazel Extract), Salicylic Acid** (Beta-Hydroxy), Panthenol*** (Pro-Vitamin B5), Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium 10, Fragrance, Menthol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ma/Diisobutylene Copolymer, Silica, BHT, Sodium Laurate.
Sensitive: Petrolatum, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, PEG 14M, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Aloe Vera), Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (Chamomile Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Acetate), Polyquaternium 10, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Silica, BHT, Sodium Laurate.

 

My Opinion:

I got these after watching Emily Noel rave about them on Youtube, and have been loving it ever since.

 

These cleansing cloth removes all makeup in one step, including eye makeup without stinging my eyes, leaving my face super clean, I don't even need to go over my face with another cleanser. Very convenient and great for travel.

 

I've recently watch another Emily Noel video and she has replaced this with Equate Hydrating Cleansing Cloth, and I think I'm going to try that out next.

Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Anti-Ageing Cream Plus A Touch of Foundation SPF 15

Contents: 50g
Price: HK$115.90
Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to Olay's webpage:

This daily facial moisturiser combines 7 anti-ageing benefits plus a touch of sheer foundation for a natural look that evens out skin tone.

• Moisturises and smoothes out the appearance of wrinkles 
• Helps protect with SPF 15 
• Evens out skin tone with a hint of foundation

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Isopropyl Isostearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Stearic Acid, Propylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Oxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Fragrance/Parfum, Iron Oxides.

My Opinion:

I'm a huge fan of the Olay Total Effects moisturizer, and when I saw the comercial for the tinted moisturizer several months ago, I was really tempted to get it, but since I still have a bunch of BB creams and tinted moisturizer that I needed to finish, I didn't get it immediately.

Recently, they were having a discount at Manning's and I just gave in and got it, unfortunately, this does not compare to the moisturizer at all. Don't get me wrong, it's the same moisturizer, but the tint is just a nightmare, even though I've set it with powder,  it still transfers badly (when I look at my phone it just grosses me out).

Olay White Radiance Pristine White Essence

Contents: 40ml

Price: HKD156.00 (usually retails for HKD229.90, I got this during promotion)

Local of Purchase: Mannings

According to Olay's webpage:

Specially designed dropper mechanism to allow you to target your problem areas.

Helps in getting:
• Intensive treatment
• Dual whitening action for natural, luminous fairness


Ingredients: Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Dimenthiconol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Acrylates/ C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Polysorbate20, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Boron Nitride, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Fragrance, Undecylenol Phenylalanine, Glycosyl Hesperidin.


My Opinion:
I've actually finished my bottle already, and was really dissapointed with the results, because it didn't do anything to my skin at all (well at least it didn't break me out...).

I have to admit that the only reason why I got it was because of the promotion that was being offered at Mannings (about 40% off), but after I've finished my bottle, I'm pretty sure that I won't be repurchasing it.

I have some slight discoloration on my skin, and some spot marks that takes ages to fade. I was hoping that this might even out my skin tone and lighten those marks, but no such luck.

Olay Protective Renewal Lotion

Contents: 75ml
Price: I only remember that I got it at a discount from mannings, and it was cheap

According to Olay's webpage:

RENEWS AND REVEALS –Beta Hydroxy Complex renews moisture to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles and gently lifts away dull, dry skin to reveal younger-looking skin.
HELPS PROTECT AND PREVENT –Protects skin to help prevent future damage caused by the sun with SPF 15 sunscreen.
BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 15 UVA/UVB SUNSCREEN

Ingredients:

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 6% OCTINOXATE, 3% ZINC OXIDE INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, GLYCERIN, ISOHEXADECANE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PEG/PPG-20/20 DIMETHICONE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, STEARETH- 21, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SUCROSE POLYCOTTONSEEDATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, DMDM HYDANTOIN, IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE, OCTYL SALICYLATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ASCORBIC ACID, DISODIUM EDTA, STEARETH-2, OLETH-3 PHOSPHATE, FRAGRANCE.

My Opinion:

I tend to have oily skin during summer, and I've read that BHA is actually good for oily skin and since mannings was having a discount, I've just grab it. I wasn't actually expecting much from it, and was really surprise that my skin seems to like it.

First of all, this stuff absorbs instantly into my skin, and during summer time it doesn't feel sticky or stuffy, it doesn't break me out, it doesn't break my wallet, and my skin appears to be brighter and less oily after using it. I would recommend this product to anyone who have oily skin. Great stuff.

Olay Regenerist Enhancing Lotion with UV Protection

Contents: 75ml
Price: HK$189.90

According to olay's webpage:

Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion + Touch of Foundation SPF 15

Olay Regenerist regenerates skin's appearance without drastic measures.* Regenerist Touch of Foundation UV Defense Regenerating Lotion combines our amino-peptide + B3 complex and Olay moisture with a touch of sheer foundation to smooth away wrinkles & uneven skin tone. It regenerates skin's surface for a more youthful, even appearance, for skin you may not want to cover with more make-up.

This exclusive formula is:
Dermatologically Tested
Non-Comedogenic (Won't Clog Pores)
Light & Non-Greasy
Create the perfect skin care solution for you with the Regenerist line of advanced anti-aging products.
Broad Spectrum SPF 15 UVA/UVB Sunscreen
*Results not equal to medical procedures

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 4% OCTISALATE, 2% AVOBENZONE, 1% OCTOCRYLENE, 1% ENSULIZOLE. ALSO CONTAINS: WATER, GLYCERIN, NIACINAMIDE*, DIMETHICONE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ALUMINUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, PALMITOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4**, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE***, PANTHENOL^, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN STEARATE, POLYACRYLAMIDE, POLYETHYLENE, TRIETHANOLAMINE, CETYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL 0.ALCOHOL, DIMETHICONOL, PEG-100 STEARATE, C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN, LAURETH-7, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, AMMONIUM POLYACRYLATE, STEARIC ACID, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, ETHYLPARABEN, FRAGRANCE, IRON OXIDES.*VITAMIN B3, **AMINO-PEPTIDE, ***VITAMIN E, ^PRO-VITAMIN B5

My Opinion:

I've tried the micro sculpting cream and love it, so I thought of getting the lotion for winter, but was very disapointed. This lotion is very greasy and left my skin very oily.