Product Review: SkinFood

Sorry there hasn't been much updates for almost a month. Prom was crazy, had tons of pending assignments and reports, went for viva with a blank mind, and now it's study week. The finals of finals. Five years of shit and everything comes down to this. I keep reminding myself to start studying hard, because this is the final obstacle and it's what's standing between me and freedom. But as usual, procrastination is working hard and progress is very slow. Since all the current series have ended, there's nothing much to watch so I'm resorting back to older series. Which lead me to the Canadian series Lost Girl, about supernatural beings and oh-so-hot naked guys all that interesting stuff. Progress on that is much faster than studies. What kind of life is this? =/

So anyways, today I thought I'd write about some product reviews. This issue is on SkinFood, a korean skincare line which I've known since five years ago. I started off using their wash-off masks, which honestly is just sort of okay-okay for me. But one of my favourite products from them would definitely be their Peach Sake Pore Serum.

1. Peach Sake Pore Serum

If you have oily or combination-to-oily skin, and are looking for something to help control sebum during the day, I would highly recommend this product. It comes in a glass bottle of 45ml, but don't underestimate it as it can last for a really long time. The previous bottle I bought lasted me 3 years. =/ Maybe because I stopped using it at one point, because I was lazy and kinda forgot of its existence. LOL. Anyways, I apply a small amount to my T-zone in the morning, which can get very oily very fast, and by the evening I can hardly feel any oiliness. So far this is the only product I've used from the whole range, but from what I know the whole range is suitable for sebum control. But if you don't have the money to spend on the entire range, just this bottle is very much sufficient.

2. Black Sugar Mask

This is a wash-off mask which works much like a scrub. I bought it a few years back but after it finished I didn't purchase it again as I'm currently more attached to The Body Shop's Deep Cleansing Mask. For me this scrub feels a bit hard as the particles are rather big-sized, and honestly I don't feel much difference after using. I bought it after I saw their poster on how it can reduce blackheads and minimize pores, but honestly I feel that The Body Shop's works much better.

3. Black Sesame Hot Mask

This is another mask which I adore very much. It feels a bit sticky and might smell funky to those who are not used to it, but I find that it works rather well. After applying to your face, in gets warm after a few minutes, which is supposingly to help open up pores. I use this before doing my weekly scrub or using pore strips, which does help to remove the impurities a little better. But I don't particularly like the sticky feel, but it does wash off easily with water.

4. Green Tea Milk Cleansing Cream (Fresh)

I was browsing through the shop when the salesgirl asked me, "Do you use makeup removers?" Of course I replied no, as I wasn't the type who uses makeup on a daily basis because I just can't stand putting so much stuff on my face. But then she told me makeup removers are not only for removing makeup, but can help remove impurities too. I was skeptical, but she introduced me to this product which is a gentle cleansing cream that can double as a makeup remover. It has a subtle green tea smell, and comes in a bottle or tube. I chose the tube one as I figured it would be easier to use, but of course the bottled one will be more hygienic. I use it before using my facial cleanser; do note that this cannot replace your normal cleanser as it does not form bubbles. It just acts to remove impurities better, but you still need to follow up with your normal cleanser for a better effect.

5. Papaya Yogurt Mask

My cheeks has been feeling very dry lately, which makes it very annoying because my T-zone is oily like nobody's business while the sides are flaky. Sigh. My Nature Republic Aloe Vera Gel doesn't seem to be working as much as before, which I don't know why. Maybe my skin is getting used to it? Anyhow, even after applying a thick layer, my skin still feels dry the next day and sometimes it gets itchy. So I have resorted to purchasing another cream, and also hopefully get a moisturising wash-off mask. Which is when I came across this particular one. I was torn between this and the Kiwi Yoghurt one, but I ended up taking this as I fear the sebum-control of the Kiwi Yoghurt will make it worse. The texture is rather runny, and it has small green beads which I'm not very sure what it is. It doesn't smell much of papaya, but it does smell like yoghurt mixed with antibiotics. =/ At least it's not too strong and overpowering. It just arrived today so I'll be using it later, hopefully it helps with moisturising and making my dry skin better.

So these are just some of the products I've used before, will review more if I ever purchase any new products in the future. Might do a review on The Face Shop and/or Nature Republic in the future. *wink* In the mean time, back to facing notes and fighting for the final semester!


xoxo
-Penny-