[Beauty Review] BANCREAM Cover Gel

Most of you should know by now that I don't exactly have a slim waist and small thighs. In fact, I am a plus size who is *trying* to lose weight but before that, I do try to be proud of who I am so I started #OOTD series and try to look good. 

Don't get me wrong, I do exercise, I go to the gym at least 3 times a week and lift weights (yeah, the big boy weights) cos I am lazy and I don't want to spend too much time in the gym running on treadmills. The reason why I am not losing weight is because....*jeng jeng* Yep, you got it right! I eat more than my gym sessions can burn so I am working on that part like trying to eat lesser.

So, here's some of my full body #OOTD that I was talking about 

Look at the cellulite in the above picture please! So ugly lor. Then again, I doubt that anyone in this world will go like "Look at my celullite, so pretty!" Hahaha

So what exactly is cellulite and why do most of us women have it, regardless our age or size?

Cellulite is a condition in which the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It is most noticeable on the buttocks and thighs, and usually occurs after puberty - Medical News Today

And then you will ask, what causes cellulites? So here, I'll give you some of the most common reasons.

• Hormonal factors - hormones likely play an important role in cellulite development. Many believe estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin are part of the cellulite production process. 
• Genetics - certain genes are required for cellulite development. Genes may predispose an individual to particular characteristics associated with cellulite, such as gender, race, slow metabolism, distribution of fat just underneath the skin, and circulatory insufficiency. 
• Diet - people who eat too much fat, carbohydrates, or salt and too little fiber are likely to have greater amounts of cellulite. 
• Lifestyle factors - cellulite may be more prevalent in smokers, those who do not exercise, and those who sit or stand in one position for long periods of time. 
• Clothing - underwear with tight elastic across the buttocks (limiting blood flow) may contribute to the formation of cellulite.

Medical News Today

So guys and girls, after all the boring scientific thingy about the cause, of course there will be ways to reduce cellulites like treatments, exercise and eating right. Also...

Introducing Bancream Cover Gel, the leading Anti-Cellulite and Slimming gel for two consecutive years in Watsons Thailand, has now landed in Watsons Malaysia! How does it help, you ask?

Cover Gel contains natural extract like 

• Ivy that helps boost blood circulation and plays an important role in cellulite reduction, skin toning, tightening, and refining. It also helps in eliminating waste products and fatty build-ups in the skin.
• Carnitine, which is a substance that helps the body turn fats into energy and has a powerful antioxidant properties.
• Caffeine, besides tasting yummy, it also assist in combating the appearance of orange peel skin with its diuretic properties. It also has the ability to stimulates breakdown of fat deposits under the skin. Also, caffeine penetrates the skin more easily compared to other ingredients of similar compounds.

Cover Gel claims to have the below benefits as well

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• Reduces cellulite and the appearance of orange peel skin
• Improves blood circulation for rosy skin complexion
• Increased skin elasticity and firmness
• Smoother skin
• Reduce stretch marks
• Help burns excess fats
• Effective results within 7 to 14 days

Here I am now, showing off my fats and cellulites to do a review on whether does this cream really work or not. 

I started using Bancream for about a week but I am not using it as religiously as I am supposed to, which means I either use it only at night or in the morning and I sometimes forgot that I have to apply them on -.- By saying that, do kindly note that my result are not the most optimum result and if you want optimum result, please be hardworking and apply it daily, morning and night!

I can't say for sure that I lost inches on my thigh area (once again, it's because I don't use it often), but with such minimal usage, I can definitely say that the amount of cellulites on my thighs decreased. Thighs are still huge but at least it looks smoother as the amount of cellulites reduced. On a plus side, the cooling gel works wonder in our weather! As we are battling with heat, our fats are battling with cold and it made the hot weather bearable as it cools me down hahaha.

Bancream Cover Gel can be purchased exclusively in any Watsons outlets at RM69.90.

To find out more about them, click on the below link

Website: Bancream Cover Gel Website

Facebook: Bancream Malaysia Facebook

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[Beauty Review] SkinSoul Natural Volume Attack Mascara

Another day, another post and another review by SkinSoul. 
Click here to read about SkinSoul's Ultra Soft Facial Towelettes and here to read about their SkinShield Travelling Set.

So what's next after skincare and make-up remover you ask. Of course there's something else! Skinsoul not only provides solution to your skin, it also provides solution to your daily make up, all Paraben free so you need not worry about the harm it may cause.

Skincare counter

Look at the complete set of make up products in their store. They have all the way from foundation to eyebrow to eyeliner, eyeshadow, lipsticks, and even blusher. That's probably all you use for your make up, right?

Part of their lipstick colours. All so vibrant and pretty!

Eyeshadows collection

3 shades of blusher, I suka sangat also!

However, what I am bringing you next is not any of the above, but it's their mascara that not only serves as a mascara, it also helps you grow longer and thicker eyelashes in only 4 weeks, and of course, like all other SkinSoul products, it's Paraben-free too!

Image from  SkinSoul

SkinSoul Natural Volume Attack Mascara at RM195. Though the price is quite steep, it does it's job though.

Okaylah, honestly, I am not a very hardworking person so I only put on mascaras on days I feel like it and it hasn't been long since I started applying SkinSoul's mascara because I felt that mascara makes my eyes heavy and I get really tired eyes after a while. By saying that, I can't prove the claim of thicker and longer lashes because I didn't give it enough time, yet to prove it's magic.

What I can prove however, is that this mascara is super light weight! Despite my fears of heavy eyes after a day of working and staring at screens, I braved my way and apply it one day before heading to work and surprisingly, even after a long day of work, my eyes don't feel as tired as when I usually do when I put on mascara. It feels like I have no mascara on at all, in fact. So after that, I actually start putting it on once in a while when I'm not lazy to brush it on hahaha.

Oh hai :)

Full make up on!

I removed the make up on my right eye, which is left in this picture and there's a huge difference between my eyelashed in both eyes if you were to look properly and mind you that today, I brush the mascara super lightly because my make up also super light hehe.

And once again, if any of you are interested in purchasing any of their products, do visit any of their branches (click HERE) and mention the magic code #SSSueAnne to be entitled for the below promotions:

You must also LIKE their Facebook page and if requested, show this blogpost to them and you will be entitled to enjoy the below privileges!

•  When you purchase 2 SkinSoul Ultra-Soft Facial Towelettes and walk away with a limited edition (not for sale) SkinSoul lip balm.
• You will be entitled to purchase SkinSoul SkinShield Travelling Set at only RM388. 
•  You can also walk away with SkinSoul SkinShield Set worth RM100 by purchasing a minimum of RM100 and above in a single receipt.

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[Beauty Review] Skinsoul Ultra Soft Facial Towelettes

Hello loves! I'm back with yet another beauty review (I think I am sort of addicted cos I have a couple more beauty items lined up to review hehe). 

The brand I am reviewing this time is called Skinsoul, a brand that might not very well-known yet as they are quite new in the market. Located in Mid Valley lower ground floor, opposite Speedy and beside Komugi, some might find the name familiar. I think I personally heard about the brand through radio or some pamphlet. 

Skinsoul outlet in Mid Valley

First of all, being a total newbie in beauty review, I'm quite honoured when Skinsoul contacted me for a review on their products but I ensure you that although this is a product sponsored review, I will be very honest and fair about my review :)

Skinsoul promises that all their products, makeups or skincare, or even the make up remover that I'll be reviewing is 100% Paraben-free. Although Paraben is widely used in  products to prevent bacteria growth, in 1990, scientists found out that Paraben may produce agents that has been linked to breast cancer. Skinsoul however, took care of the bacterial growth part with their main ingredient, Ashitaba, which also means "tomorrow's leaf" which is a natural antibacterial.

I am an avid make-up remover wipes user as I am a very lazy person. Why the trouble of putting make-up remover liquid on a piece of cotton and such when you can just open a pack of wipes and wipe away? (Sue's theory of lazy haha) So believe me when I tell you that this pack of make-up remover wipes is the thickest I've had seen so far with a whopping 60 sheets at RM53 only!

And as the name suggests, it's called a towelette instead of wipe because each sheet is larger and thicker than the usual ones that I am using. Also, the texture of the towelette is softer thus, create lesser damage to the skin. 

One more thing that made Skinsoul Ultra Soft Facial Towelettes different is that the make-up sheet does not contain oil, or minimal oil is included so naturally, it won't irritate my already oily skin nor will is clog up my already huge pores. Let's now put this to test, shall we?

After work face. Tired with make-up on. As I mention before, I don't put on foundation or anything on my skin besides sunblock because my skin condition is not tip-top and I don't want to the pores to be clogged up even more.

I have eyeliner on, Skinsoul mascara (which will help my lashes grow thicker and longer in 8 weeks, let's wait), and lipstick. That's it because I forgot my eyebrow haha.

So, let's place it over your make-up for about 15 seconds before removing it

*This stance is for picture purposes only. The usual me just rub the wipes vigorously and remove everything in 15 seconds, then complain when there's fine lines around the eyes. 

Upon first rub (yes, rub), my waterproof eyeliners and mascara came off quite easily. 

However, it does create quite a mess during the removal stage.

*PS: I am open for hair sponsor please. See my ugly strands of grey hair T_T

Overall, I am quite satisfied with the towelette and I am even considering buying my make-up remover wipes from Skinsoul from now onwards, after all my remaining make-up wipes finishes. Below are some pros and cons in my personal opinion after using the wipes.

Pros

1. Contains minimal to zero oil, won't clog up your pores nor irritate your skin. 
2. Suitable for ALL skin types. (I have extremely sensitive skin so if it work for me, it might for you)
3. Extremely easy to use. (Just pull the towelette out from the package and wipe it against your skin with make up on hahaha)
4. Towelette's texture is soft so it does not hurt your skin especially the eye area when you are removing your make-up
5. After using, your skin does not feel uncomfortable or greasy but instead, it felt quite moisture.
6. Does not contain artificial fragrance or other harmful ingredients like Paraben
7. Ashikin as a herb smells good, which made the towelette smells good as well.

Cons

1. First few wipes might smear your make-up across your face but fret not, you can clean it slowly :)
2. Taking the towelette out of the package is quite troublesome as the towelette is thick and a new pack is quite padded so when you pull out one, a few others might follow so you need to stuck them all back in the package.

So now, the good news is here! If you're interested in purchasing SkinSoul's product after reading this piece of review, you may visit any of their branches (click HERE) and mention the magic code #SSSueAnne

You must also LIKE their Facebook page and if requested, show this blogpost to them and you will be entitled to enjoy the below privileges!

•  When you purchase 2 SkinSoul Ultra-Soft Facial Towelettes and walk away with a limited edition (not for sale) SkinSoul lip balm.
• You will be entitled to purchase SkinSoul SkinShield Travelling Set at only RM388. 
•  You can also walk away with SkinSoul SkinShield Set worth RM100 by purchasing a minimum of RM100 and above in a single receipt.

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Althea Korea, Your One Stop Online Portal for All Korean Beauty Products

Althea Korea, an online website that sells Korean beauty products that comes directly from Korea (Yes, they ship directly from Korea to wherever you are!), finally opens it's door (Okaylah, site) earlier this month to buyers like you and I. 

Very clean and nice homepage

I was so excited during the launch and I started dumping everything into the Shopping Cart, especially the 24K Gold Wrapping Mask that I have been reading about.

I grabbed two straight away cos it was on like super cheap deal, so I thought to just buy a lot and use it for a long period of time (Greedy much, I know hahah). Then now my cousin, aunt and mom is getting it too, so I am getting another extra bottle for myself (on my 3rd batch)

After two days of delay in shipment because I was not at home, my parcel finally came and I was over the moon! Below will be pictures of my loot from my first purchase. Second purchase is on it's way and third one..well, I'm still compiling and buying before the month end hehehe!

Pretty and simple packaging unlike those boring brown paper bags. Though I'm not a huge fan of pink but I have to a simple change like this is refreshing and it makes me happy hehe

The box, in faint pink and Althea's minimalistic logo in the middle, wrapped safely with bubble wrap

View upon opening the box, the receipt was well printed and placed nicely above the products that I purchased 

I like the fact that all my items fit into the box perfectly. It just means that the box is really well thought of and measured before it was produced

My first ever haul:

1. Tony Moly Egg Pore Blackhead Steam Balm (RM29 instead of RM65)

2. Tony Moly Shiny Food Peeling Liquid x3 (RM14 each instead of RM24 each)

3. Piolang 24K Gold Wrapping Mask x2 (RM69 each instead of RM267.60 each)

I had just received my haul from my second and third purchase last week after some issues and one of the parcel was sent wrongly but Daniel from the customer care was really helpful in sorting things out! I will blog about all that experience in the next blog post on Althea :)

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