CLARISONIC MIA: The Review...

I've been waiting the moment to finally write about it! And Today is the perfect time...(well, actually I meant to wrote about it last week, but My work got in a way and I became super lazy...rrriiiggghtt haaha :P)

So! I wrote about the Clarisonic last month, and how I finally decided to get one and I did from SkinTerra.com (They have a great deal on it, think you should check the site). Anddddd...I got my 'Clarisonic Mia' after around 16 working days (you know International shipping sucks! grrr), Anyway I got it on December 1st, and has been using it religiously for a month now...so now I'm doing the review about it, woohoo! ;)

Here's My Week to Week Review....

- First Week: I've been using it 2 times a day, in the morning and at night for 1 minute (20 secs on the forehead, 20 secs on EACH cheeks, and 20 secs on the nose and shin area), The Result after using it: I LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE THE RESULT!! Why??? From the very first time using it, I feel my skin super super cleaned! Just like the feeling when you finished your facial at the salon...NO KIDDING!! I have oily skin and acne prone skin...and it didn't broke my skin, I clean my face with my own cleansing gel (I don't use the one that comes in the box).

- Week 2:  I got breaks out pretty baaadddd...WHY??? It's because I'm having TOO much fun on using it, the manual says to clean the entire face for 1 MINUTE ONLY, and because I was soooo excited on the result, I added 1 more minute (just thought I might get better results on my face)...Then I ended up having a crazzzzyy break out on my chin area. 

- Week 3:  Because of the breaks out, my skin got irritated...so I decreased the twice a day using to every other day (and I got back to 1 minute ONLY...and not 2 minutes, blah!). The Results: The Breaks out GONE GONE...and I starts to see the size of my visible pores on my cheeks are shrinking, and my old chicken pox and acne scars are finer...SUPER HAPPY! :)

- Week 4: Now I am back on using it 2 times a day, and so far my skin is fineee and loving it! I can feel the difference on cleaning up my face with the Clarisonic and without it. I can feel the skincare products that I'm using now absorbs better because my pores are clean and unclogged...I don't think I want to wash my face the old way again! hehehe ;)

PRO's:

- It's a MUST HAVES tool...If you love your skin so much, and spending too much getting a facial twice a month, you should saving up and get this! It's a GREAT INVEST! :)

- If you wear make up everyday but too lazy to wash your face like me! This is the good reason to get up in the morning to wash your face or at night after long day makeup...because using it is sooo easy and fun and you can feel the difference :).

- If you travel a lot, The Clarisonic Mia is the perfect size because its smaller than the Classic one (and, YES it's cheaper!).

- The Brush head must be replaced every 3-4 months, and you can choose the brush head based on your skin needs and conditions (Normal, Sensitive, or Delicate)

CON's:

- It's quite expensive compares to any similar tools...So I suggest you, If you're not sure or still in doubt, to read or google as many informations about it or watch the testimonial video on you tube before buying it (I did that too! :)).

- The Clarisonic Mia only has 1 speed, compares to the Classic one that has 2 speed and beeps (to remind you to move to every other area of your face). The Mia retail for $149 and The Classic one is $195...

- You can't Share using it with someone, it's because of this tool goes to your face, and just like your toothbrush, you need it to always hygienic 'n clean.

Will you gonna repurchase this product??

- YES, I might gonna get one for my mom on her birthday, OR I might want to get myself the Classic one for everyday use and save my Mia for travel purpose only :P

That was it MY OWN PERSONAL REVIEW on the product...Hope you like it!

HAPPY HOLIDAY EVERYBODY!!!!! XOXO ;)

Skin Care Products Review...

Wooohooo...this are my 2nd update of the night, hahaha and for some reasons tonight I'm in a mood for blogging, and I won't wait until tomorrow to write this...(and let me celebrate my eagerness in blogging :D)

I've been meaning to blog about these skin care products since last month too, and I couldn't wait to write the reviews about them :)

So, the last 1,5 months I've been changing my skin care routines to some products that later I found more matched to my oily/acne-prone skin :)

1. PHILOSOPHY: On a Clear Day

I always loveee...loveee...Philosophy Skin Care Products, I think they make one of the best skin care products out there. Before I decided to try on this I've been a fan for 'Hope in a Jar' which I loveee so very much! :). So why I'm switching to this kit? Well, first this one is specifically for the oily-and acne prone skin, and last but not least It didn't break my skin like any acne skin care products -I've tried 'Skin Medica' and its too strong for my sensitive skin and end up breaks my skin horribly...I quit using it after a week :(-

To avoid my skin from drying and getting tight or even break out...I only use this product at night...so far, it feels good on skin (I exfoliate my skin 3 times a week using 'Philosophy Microdelivery'), and I think I will continue using it and see the result

PROs:

- 4 full-size products in one kit : On a clear day oil-free foaming acne cleanser, On a clear day all over acne treatment, On a clear day oil-free acne spot treatment, and On a clear day retinol clarifying lotion.

- The foaming cleanser doesn't sting to the sensitive skin or dry the skin

- The retinol clarifying lotion helps me to reduce my pores sizes and also helping the previous acne scar :)

- It didn't breaks out my skin

CONs:

- I'm not a fan for the 'acne spot treatment', it didn't worked that much on me :(

- No International shipping (to Indonesia) for online shopping so I have to bought it from eBay (The retail for this full-size kit on the website is around US$ 65, and I bought it on eBay for US$ 89...zzzz -__-)

Will you gonna re-purchase this product?? 

I Love this product and philosophy products...I probably gonna re-purchase this products from eBay (again) when I'm out, meanwhile I'm hoping philosophy will ship to my country sooonnnn...:'(

2. Shiseido Pureness 1-2-3 Kit

First of all...pardon the pictures quality here as I'm taking it with my blackberry. and second of all the pic here are the actual product that I use, so somewhat it look not pretty (like the one you seen on the web :P)

Anyway, I never tried any shiseido skin care products so that is one of the reasons why I only bought the trial kit after I read the review about this product. It happens that I'm loving it more than I expect :). I only using it every morning.

The Kit contains of: Deep cleansing foam, Balancing softener (toner), and Matifying lotion.

PROs:

- The deep cleansing foam is very gentle on the skin, it will leave your skin subtle and soft.

- It didn't break out my skin, and it feels light as the matifying lotion easily absorb to the skin and it gives you matte result (which is what I need ^^).

- The price for the Kit is reasonable (around US$ 25), I bought this kit on StrawberryNet. I haven't check it on my local Shiseido store :)

CONs:

- Since it's only the basic skin care products, and it's on trial sizes...you can't expect major change from using this kit only, go check on their website for other Shiseido Pureness products

Will you gonna re-purchase this product??

Maybe...since I love the result, but first I need to check on the price at the Shiseido counter here in Jakarta...if it's cheaper on StrawberryNet, no doubt I'm gonna order it from there :)

Love,

Kiki ;)