Another Round of Sample Attack

Laneige Perfect Renew Essence_EX - HK$495.00/40ml

No. of trials: 2 times

 

The packet that I had was not enough for me to decide whether I've liked it or not, but I did find this product weird because I was suppose to applied this after emulsion, and usually most of my essences and serums are the first thing that I apply after washing my face. This product is very light and it gets absorbs instantly, but as I've mentioned before, I did not try it long enough to make a decision.

 



Pangea Organics Facial Cream Nigerian Ginger with Sweet Lavender & Thyme Facial Cream For Normal to Combination Skin - US36.00 / 2fl oz
No of trials: 3 times

 

This face cream has a very strong herbal scent and I think that some people might not like it (I'm one of those), the texture was creamy, but not too thick, once absorbed, it instantly matifies your skin, which is great for someone with oily skin, but the scent was really a deal breaker, so I won't be getting the full size.

Matrix Opti Smooth Conditioning Creme Smoothing System - 2 interim treatment
No of trials: 6 times

I have no idea how much this product cost, because I got it for free from my hairstylist and it left my hair smoother, softer and shinier. This comes out like water and I apply about a quarter on damp hair, when it dries, it leaves my hair really smooth. I'm going to get this in full size and will be writting a full review later.

Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion
No. of trials: 3 times

According to Murad's webpage: "Achieve uniform texture and tone. Arnica helps manage redness, while Retinol gently renews skin, together providing a more balanced texture".

According to the product description this sounds like something that I might like, but for the 3 times that I tried this product I didn't notice any changes on my skin texture.

According to my limited experience, this is a light cream that hydrates my skin without increasing oil secretion, but I guess I'll need more time to decide if I like it or not.

 

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.

Shiseido Aqualabel Moist Essence HA

Contents: 20g
Price: HK$139



Description:
AquaLabel Moist Moist Essence HA is enriched with 5 times more hyaluronic acid than other face care product, giving you the most delicate care even under cold and dry season! The unique innovative patented formula with aqua synergy is developed by Shiseido professional to help soften the corneous layer. Hence, it enhances the essence to be absorbed and penetrate quickly through all skin layers. With the abundance supply of moisture will leave your skin look radiant and supple.

How to use it

Apply during morning and evening on cleansed skin. Dab a small amount over the entire face, patting gently until absorb completely.
Recap tube tightly.

My Opinion:
Great Hydrating effect and you can use it all over your face, including around your eyes. I've used tons of hydrating serum and this one is definetly comparable with the high end products.

Edit 09/06/2010:
I've found in a post the ingredients for this product and though it might help:

Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Metaphosphate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Phenoxyethanol