Neostrata Gel Plus

 

Contents: 3.4 fl oz / 100ml
Price: HK$260.00
Local of Purchase: leaf1000.com

According to Neostrata's webpage:

Experienced AHA users with oily skin use this exfoliating gel to relieve dryness while evening skin texture and tone.

• 15% Glycolic Acid
• Lightweight exfoliating gel
• Softens and smoothes dry skin
• Improves skin texture and tone on oily, acne-prone skin
• Ideal for experienced AHA users with non-sensitive skin

Product Details:

This extra strength formulation is ideal for experienced users of Glycolic Acid and those who prefer a light, non-greasy and fast-absorbing gel suitable for oily, acne prone skin or hot, humid climates. Glycolic Acid helps correct the visible signs of photoaging such as enlarged pores, uneven texture and pigment, and stimulates collagen synthesis for firmer, younger looking skin. As a highly effective exfoliant, this formula can also be used to help relieve ingrown hairs associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae. Oil-free and Fragrance-free. Formulated with 15% Glycolic Acid.

Directions:

Apply to face and other desired areas once daily for two weeks and twice daily thereafter, following cleansing, as tolerated. Daily use of a sunscreen with this product is recommended

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Alcohol Denat., Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium EDTA.

My Opinion:

For the last 6 months my skin has never been clear, and since I'm a moron who can't resist picking my skin, I'm left with marks all over my face. The beauty of this product is it's ability to fade those "new" acne marks really fast, please note that I've put an emphasis on the word new because I found that it doesn't work that well on old marks.

What I usually do is to spread a thin layer on my acne marks every night and those areas will usually start peeling and the pigmentation will be gone in a few weeks.

Please note that by applying this product on open wounds (recently picked acne that hasn't healed yet) will burn like hell, apply at your own risk.

Another warning for new AHA users, don't start by using this on a daily basis, it will burn your skin, I've started by using this product once every week, your skin has to build it's tolerance towards this product.

Once your skin has build it's tolerance towards this product, you'll love it because it will speed up the clearing process of your acnes, and since you only need a tiny bit of product for each application, one bottle will virtually lasts forever. I had my bottle since 2008 and is still working.

Neostrata Bionic Eye Cream

Contents: 0.5oz or 15g
Price: HK$570 (I was rip off, you could actually get this for HKD325)

According to Neostrata's webpage:

Product Details: This antioxidant cream targets dark eye circles, puffiness and reduces the visible signs of aging in the delicate eye area. Also contains Green Tea extract and Cucumber extract. Ophthalmologist tested and Fragrance-Free. Formulated with 3% Gluconolactone, 1% Lactobionic acid, Vitamin K, Pro-Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Direction: Gently apply product to the area around the eye until cream disappears. Use twice daily or as directed by a physician. Daily use of a sunscreen with this product is recommended.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, PEG-75 Stearate, Glycerin, Lactobionic Acid, Phytonadione (Vitamin K), Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Panthenol, Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Arginine, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben and Isobutylparaben.

My opinion:

I love neostrata eye products, and I'm a huge fan of Neostrata Eye Cream. Unfortunately most of the online stores has stop shipping neostrata to international address.

Anyway, I ran out of my Neostrata Eye Cream and went to this store near my place and they didn't have what I wanted and recommended the Neostrata Bionic Eye Cream.

After using this for about 2 weeks, I really didn't see much of a difference between these 2 Neostrata eye creams, I think I'm to stick with the old one, at least it is cheaper.

Neostrata Ultra Moisturizing Face Cream

Contents: 1.4 oz
Price: HK$230

According to Neostrata Webpage:

Formulated to gently exfoliate, moisturize, and restore the skin, reducing the visible signs of aging on the face and neck. This emollient cream is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin and first-time AHA users. Fragrance-Free. With 10% Gluconolactone and Vitamin E.

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Gluconolactone, Butylene Glycol, Isocetyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diisostearyl Malate, Arginine, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Steareth-2, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Propylparaben.

My Opinion:

I've been using this on and off for several years, and with neostrata you have to use it consistently for a certain period of time before you'll see any effects (don't expect to see a difference after using this for a week).

I don't really like using this in the summer because I find it greasy, and since with AHA you need a higher coverage sunblock, i just find it too much for the summer, but i do like using it during winter or as a night cream.

I've started to notice improvement on my skin texture after using one tube of this.

NeoStrata Eye Cream

Contents: 15g or 0.5 oz
Price: HK$210

According to Neostrata Webpage:

A highly moisturizing, non-irritating cream designed to reduce dryness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

• Formulated with 4% Gluconolactone
• Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone reduces fine lines and wrinkles
• Vitamin E and Pro-Vitamin B5
• Ophthalmologist tested

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Gluconolactone, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Panthenol, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Hydroxystearate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Chlorphenesin, Propylparaben.

My Opinion:

In terms of hydration and anti-aging effects, this is only an average product, but I just can't live without it, because I've found out that this eyecream can actually reduce milia.

Perhaps it is due to my frequent changes in skincare product, I kept on having milia under my eyes, and since I've started to use neostrata eyecream, I've noticed that most of the milia are gone. I no longer use this eyecream everyday, but I always have a tube ready for emergencies.