Review on Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery

Review on Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex Synchronized Recovery

     I've heard a lot about Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair product on how effective and amazing it is. Even my mom is a fan of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. So one day when I was shopping with my mom, I got carried away by the promoter's persuasive words. "Girl, you should try Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye for your dark circles, it works wonders", she said. It may not be persuasive to you, but it hits right in my jelly since I have serious DARK circles and slightly sunken eyes since high school no matter how much I sleep, and I would like to get rid of them like immediately. So there goes my "kaching kaching". 

     According to Estee Lauder, its 10X Concentrated Repair Technology helps repair the visible impact of lack of sleep, UV, pollution, even blue light. It's proven to reveal a bright, hydrated, visibly revived look with comprehensive benefits for the eye area: 

• REPAIRS- Dramatically reduces the look of every key sign of eye aging, including puffiness, lines and dryness. 

• BRIGHTENS DARK CIRCLES in just 3 weeks. 

• HYDRATES for 24 hours thanks to a potent hydration booster, including Hyaluronic Acid. 

• PREVENTS free radical damage with 8-hour anti-oxidant power—part of their multi-action anti-pollution defense technology. 

     Their exclusive ChronoluxCB™  helps promote skin’s natural repair process, which is vital for eyes that look younger, renewed and recharged. The lightweight GelCreme texture absorbs quickly, leaving skin feeling soft and silky.

Ingredients

Methyl Trimethicone , Water\Aqua\Eau , Bifida Ferment Lysate , Dimethicone , Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer , Propanediol , Petrolatum , Sucrose , Algae Extract , Hypnea Musciformis (Algae) Extract , Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer , Butylene Glycol , Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure , Tripeptide-32 , Sodium Hyaluronate , Lactobacillus Ferment , Sodium Rna , Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract , Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract , Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract , Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract , Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract , Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract , Caffeine , Sodium Pca , Tocopheryl Acetate , Phytosphingosine , Trehalose , Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract , Isopropyl Jojobate , Betula Alba (Birch) Extract , Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone , Ethylhexylglycerin , Gelidiella Acerosa Extract , Tromethamine , Polysorbate 80 , Artemia Extract , Hydrolyzed Algin , Isohexadecane , Jojoba Alcohol , Jojoba Esters , Glycerin , Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer , Hydrogenated Lecithin , Polysorbate 40 , Caprylyl Glycol , Sodium Lactate , Lecithin , Bht , Potassium Sorbate , Phenoxyethanol , Iron Oxides (Ci 77491) , Iron Oxides (Ci 77492) <ILN45118>

Directions for use

Apply morning and night to clean skin around eye area.

Performance

     I've been using it for around 3 months and well, I can't comment on its effect on fine lines as I do not have fine lines around my eyes. I can't comment on eye puffiness either since mine is sunken instead of puffy. But for the hydrating part, it really does work. The skin around my eyes does look soft and smooth the next day after applying. However, it does not lighten my dark circles at all, and my eyes are still sunken. (Note: I sleep 8 hours or more every night and no, I am not dehydrated.) Besides, they claimed that it absorbs quickly, but this is not the case for me. Somehow it leaves residue on my skin and it is hard for me to apply sunscreen and make up during the day. Hence, most of the time I only apply it at night, unless I decided to rot at home. Maybe this is why it doesn't work that well for my dark circles? 

     I would still recommend this product if the purpose of buying is not for dark circles, since there are a lot of good reviews on its anti-aging effect. I will still use it as prevention of wrinkles. Maybe in the future I might write a blog about me not having wrinkles thanks to Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex? 

Overall, I am quite disappointed as it does not help with my dark circles at all.

In short,

Pros:

• Hydrates and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth

• Smells alright

Cons: 

• Does not brighten dark circles

• Does not absorb quickly

• Expensive (RM275)

Rating:

⭐⭐✩✩✩

Available in:

- all Estee Lauder stores

- Estee Lauder official website

- sephora

Review on LuLuLun Precious White Face Mask

Review on LuLuLun Precious White Face Mask

     LuLuLun is undeniably a well known face mask in Japan. As I mentioned from my other blog post, there are 2 lines available - LuLuLun and the newer LuLuLun Precious which focus more on Anti-aging. 

Types for LuLuLun:

• White- Whitening
• Pink- Basic/ Balance Moisture
• Blue- Moisturising

LuLuLun Precious:

• Pink - Targets fine lines and moisturising
• Gold - Whitening/ even skin tone
• Green - Contains the most expensive oil among them, targeting youthful skin

This blog is about my review on LuLuLun Precious White Face mask. 

     The difference between the standard LuLuLun and LuLuLun precious mask is that LuLuLun Precious mask targets mature skin, and it is made from 3 layers, in which the layer full of beautifying ingredients is sandwiched between " skin absorption support layers" to create ultra thick sheets that help moisture penetrate the skin.

     Precious White face mask contains multi-vitamins and 3 types of plant extract, namely Vitamin C derivatives, Vitamin E, Vitamin B3 and provitamin B5. It also contains plenty of Asai extract from nature, avocado extract and rose apple leaf extract. These ingredients brighten the mature skin. Also, it includes 2 types of hyaluronic acid that is fundamental for  plump, hydrated skin.

Ingredients

WATER, GLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, ASCORBYL TETRAISOPALMITATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYALURONATE, CARNOSINE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL, EUTERPE OLERACEA FRUIT EXTRACT, HYLOCEREUS UNDATUS FRUIT EXTRACT, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE , DISODIUM EDTA, PHENOXYETHANOL, METHYLPARABEN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL,

Directions for use

     After cleansing your face, apply for 10-15 minutes. You can use it instead of makeup water for skin care daily in the morning and night. 

Performance

     LuLuLun Precious White Face Mask is available in 7 sheets or 32 sheets (I bought the one with 7 sheets). So, once you open it, there will be 7 sheets of folded masks stacked inside. You would have to separate them yourself and sometimes it might be kinda troublesome when the masks are sticking together. Besides, there may be contamination going on when you are trying to separate them. Not so hygienic, but acceptable. The size of the mask fits me well, amount of essence is so-so, but enough for 7 sheets of masks. The essence was absorbed quickly by the skin and it was not sticky as I thought it would be. Furthermore, it does not have strong unpleasant smell like some brands do. I did not get any skin irritation or breakout from the masks after 7 days of use. In fact, my skin became plump and smooth. PS: I don't lie. 

     For your information, my skin is combination skin (very oily at the T zone) and acne prone.

     Overall, I think this is a good product and I will buy it again after I finish my KOSE babyish masks. ( I bought both LuLuLun and KOSE Babyish mask from Japan) . 

In short,

Pros:

• Effective
• Cheap  (300Yen in Japan) 
• Odourless 
• Not greasy/ sticky
• Did not cause breakout/irritation

Cons:

• Need to separate the masks, thus not so hygienic. ( but preventable by washing hands)
• Amount of essence not as much as the other masks 

Will I repurchase it? Yes.

Rating

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆  ( 4 stars just in case I found something better in the future. Teehee.)

Available in:

- All the drugstores in Japan

- Lululun US official website

- amazon

- Lazada (Malaysia)

Review on Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Review on Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

       2 years ago, I bought Laneige Water Sleeping Mask because of the good reviews, and lately I also learnt that it actually won Glowpick Consumer Beauty Award. Is it really that good? Let's continue reading to find out.

According to Laneige, this water sleeping mask has:

a. Skin purifying effect:

Their SLEEP-TOX™ technology’s purifying effects help rejuvenate skin that is often fatigued and sensitized by stress during the day. It helps the skin to look well-rested the next morning.

b. Skin moisturizing: 

The dense beta-glucan moisturizing shield (network) consists of active agents such as Hydro Ion Mineral Water, evening primrose root extract, Hunza apricot extracts, and more, to help skin fully absorb the goodness during 8 hours of sleep.

c. Skin soothing: 

Contains skin-soothing agents that are gentle on sleeping skin, helping it recover overnight. Non-comedogenic, sensitivity tested.

d. Aromatic SLEEPSCENT™

SLEEPSCENT™ specially developed for Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is an AMOREPACIFIC original, allowing skin to relax and rest and boosting its ability to regenerate.

It is suitable for these types of skin:
-Normal 

- Oily
- Combination
- Dry
- Sensitive 

Ingredients

Water, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Alginate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearyl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, HYDROXYPROPYL BISPALMITAMIDE MEA, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Alcohol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, CI 42090 

it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Phthalates 

Directions

After cleansing and applying toner and emulsion, dispense an appropriate amount, about 2.5cm in diameter, and apply on the tip of the nose, cheeks, forehead, and chin in dots; breathe in the scent for 3 seconds. Then, spread gently along the texture of your face using outward strokes.After the product is absorbed into skin, leave it on overnight without washing the face. (Wash the face the next morning.) Use 2-3 times a week. You can apply a little more when your skin feels dry.

Performance

It is light blue in colour, with gel-like texture.

     First of all, I would like to emphasise that everyone has different skin, so our skin would react differently to the product. For me, I don't think its performance is anything life-changing. 

     I did not see any changes in my skin even after applying it for weeks. Initially I wondered, is it because my skin is not dry enough for it to show its effect? is it because I'm living in a tropical country that is hot and humid, so water sleeping mask doesn't show much effect? These questions are silly, I know, but I was just wanting to like it as much as other people. Then, I went to Hokkaido for vacation, which climate was cold and super drying. To prove that Laneige Water Sleeping Mask really has that skin moisturising effect as it claims, I applied every night. Disappointingly, my face was dry and flaky. I guess Laneige Water Sleeping Mask is not for me. :(

     Well, but to look at the bright side, it 'might' have that skin purifying and skin soothing effect that were not obvious enough, I do like the aromatic sleep scent, it has gel-like texture that is not greasy and it did not cause any breakout. 

In short, 

 Pros:

• nice scent
• not greasy
• did not cause breakout
• affordable ( RM120)

Cons: 

• hydrating effect was not enough
• Skin condition did not improve 

Will I repurchase it? No.

Rating: ⭐☆☆☆☆

It is available in all Laneige and Sephora stores.
Also available online: 
> sephora
> laneige