Empty (+mini Review) Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub

Yay! My first empty post. Empty is basically a post where I show you my trash! Product that I have used up. I will include a mini review about each product. 

As you can see this bottle is completely empty! I think this cleanser is okay. I think it does the job - it cleanse and does not break me out. However, I dont think it helps on clearing up acne what so ever. I am not really a fan of the scent. This is an affordable drugstore cleanser $7.99 at ulta. But I got this at costco a long time ago for a set of 2 for really good deal (dont remember exactly how much it was). So check your costco :)

I dont think I would repurchase it. There are so many other things that I want to try. If you are looking for an affordable cleanser and can stand strong grapefruit smell, I think you should give it a try.

Have you try this? Do you like it? Whats your favorite cleanser? Please leave in the comment below so I can try :) I hope you enjoy this empty (+mini review) post - I am sure to post more in the future ;) 

LUSH Skincare + Haircare

OMG! I never imagine that I would be so OBSESSED with LUSH! Every time I watched youtube videos, all I see people talking about their bath products (bath bombs and such). I don't really like taking a bath so I was never been interested to step into lush store. Little did I know that they actually sells EVERYTHING.. I mean really everything. From bath stuff, shower stuff, deodorant!, shampoo, skin cares, makeup, and even tooth paste! May be even more...?

Well, anyway, I was waiting to meet up with a friend, but I got to the mall early. I have 1 hour to stroll around. So I decide to go to LUSH. When I get into the store, the lady is very friendly and give me a tour of the entire store. Obviously I was not drawn to any of the bath products but I was excited to see that they do carry some skincare stuffs.

I have not really been using any skincare because everything I tried seems to be not working. The only things I use is cleanser, eye-cream, oil-free moisturizer, and spot treatment (all Keihl's products). So I told her my skin problem - I have oily, acne-prone skin. I hate using moisturizer or any skin care in general because at the end of the day I will have really oily skin and so on. So she starts grabbing a bunch of different items and start giving me a full skincare demonstration on my hand. There are so many different products that I am so overwhelmed! and in the middle of the demo, my friend told me that she's already in the mall. So I was a little bit in a rush and didn't get everything that was demonstrated to me, I just get a few items that really interest me and something that I didn't really have.

After trying the products for a few days, I completely in-love with everything I got! So I decide to go back and get some more products.

The first thing I got is toner. I first got the smaller bottle of "breath of fresh air". Obviously I really love this! I decided to go back and get the bigger bottle plus another one "tea tree water". I really love breath of fresh air because it gives you a very light and clean mist, and it smells amazing!

Second, I got the "grease lightning" - this is actually a spot treatment for your blemishes. But I use this as an all over serum for my troubled area - cheek and forehead. I really love the tight, cooling feeling that it gives. I dont think this is a very effective product for a spot treatment, but it is perfect to prevent and it is mild enough to use it on the entire troubled area. If you are looking for a really effective spot treatment I recommend Keihl's Blue Herbal Spot Treatment. 

On my second trip, I decide to get the eye-cream since eye cream is one of my favorite skin care products! "enchanted eye cream" is the only eye-cream that lush carry. I really love how fast-absorbing and light this eye cream feels! I still love my Keihl's Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado. The Keihl's one is more rich and creamy, but still absorb really fast - thats why I love it!

Then, I decided to try "lovely jubblies"! This is a breast cream and it smells so good! I dont know, I dont really use it as a breast cream, I just use it as a neck cream! I dont think I would repurchase this though! Im so lazy to put it on! -_-"

I got 2 samples of "vanishing cream" and "imperialis". I love them both, may be a little bit more love for vanishing cream. But, you see that little number, that's the price of each moisturizer! Vanishing cream is like double the price of imperialis!

I am currently using Keihl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Lotion. And look how much I still have left. The bottle is like full! I probably should not think about buying a new moisturizer before finishing this! I actually have no complain about this moisturizer. It works really well on my oily skin and the price of $26 for 4.2 fl oz is a pretty reasonable. I might just stick to this once I ran out.

Okay! now to the hair stuff! THIS IS so GOOD! OMG. It makes my hair so soft and I have naturally wavy hair. These and the next item make it so soft and STRAIGHT! "fair trade honey" shampoo and "love love joy joy" conditioner. Both of these smells so amazing. Its like showering in a garden full of flower!! I really love how LUSH include and share the stories behind their products.

   

 The last item I got from LUSH is "R&B". Seriously! You need to try it yourself! I love it! My hair still smell amazing after 2nd day not washing it! and it seriously make my hair so soft and relax the wave that I have in my hair!

Another thing that I really love about lush is that they put when the product is manufactured and when it expires. So you know that you are getting fresh products. I know all cosmetics have like codes and there is a way to find out when it is manufactured and such. But nobody know how to actually read that code, and every brand will have different code. 

I beg you to just go there and talk to the sales associate and try a few items. They are amazing! If you lives around Seattle area I would totally take you shopping to Lush with me ;) Their products are really good quality, it really works, smells amazing, and is made of natural ingredients. If you ever try anything from them, PLEASE share them with me! I really love to try more products! Thank you for stopping by and took time in reading this looong post. I hope you enjoy and try some lush products (haha)! 

DiorSnow Skincare [Haul]

Diorsnow is a clinically proven brightening treatment collection that evens the complexion, diminishes the appearance of dark spots and increases radiance. Powered by Icelandic glacial water and Dior's exclusive transparency-enhancing complex, the new formulas counteract skin acidity and target all five features of a radiant complexion (evenness, luminosity, moisture, texture and plumpness) for even faster and more effective brightening results. Immediately skin is illuminated with a flawless, even radiance that is intensified day after day.

Dior 'Diorsnow' White Reveal Moisturizing Lotion

Nourishes, softens and primes the skin for optimal brightening results.

Dior 'Diorsnow D-NA Control' White Reveal Day Essence Serum

Diorsnow D-NA Control White Reveal Day Essence is an ultra-penetrating day serum that delivers the highest concentration of brightening ingredients to help control DNA activity, brighten the skin and reveal a perfectly even complexion.

Dior 'Diorsnow Perfecting' White Reveal Ultra Purifying Fluid

Lightweight fluid brightens the skin and helps regulate sebum to minimize pores, smooth and refine the skin's texture and create a perfectly matte and even complexion

Dior 'Diorsnow D-NA Reverse' White Reveal Night Concentrate

Powerful night concentrate helps reverse the chain reaction at the origin of melanin production to brighten the skin and correct and prevent the appearance of dark spots.

Dior 'Diorsnow' White Reveal Fresh Creme

Ultra-refreshing, lightweight cream delivers a potent concentration of birch sap and hibiscus extract to offer 24-hour hydration and spectacular plumping action to dull, lackluster skin. Steeped in moisture and intensely plumped, the skin glows with natural radiance and renewed vitality.

La Mer 'The Eye Concentrate'

I have heard so many good things about DiorSnow. In addition, the reviews on both Norstrom website and Sephora are really positive. Therefore, I decided to splurge on this skincare line. 

I think this is the worst condition that my skin experience since puberty. It feels terrible - my self-esteem dropped. I cant really wear makeups everyday because I dont really wants to clog my pores on daily basis. My sister and my co-worker told me that it is actually normal to break out at this age, 25, because it is actually when our hormones starting to change again. Below is pictures that I just took a few minutes ago.

I have both active acne and acne scarring. So we will see how this DiorSnow actually works on my skin. I will definitely keep you guys updated. Also, if you ever try this DiorSnow or currently using them. Please, please, please let me know what you think about them. 

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My Clarisonics {haul + thought}

Hello! Welcome to my bathroom.. I recently purchased a new clarisonic opal. I don't really care for it at first because to me the clarisonic mia does not really do what it claims to be. It might be because I LOVE to eat unhealthy food that I keep getting acnes.. I believe eating healthy food (fruits and veggies), drinking enough water, and exercising regularly will affect your skin condition -- which I am trying VERY HARD now. Not only to improve my skin, but I am hoping to loose some weight.

Okay, back to clarisonics... So I decide to splurge my money on Clarisonic Opal because I had facial a few weeks ago and the lady applied some eye cream around the eye area and some other area with the opal -- I instantly feel sleepy... its so comfortable... and as a beauty addict I am really curious if it will actually work or not. I use clarisonic opal for eye cream - I pair it with La Mer "The Eye Concentrate"

CLARISONIC® claims:

Opal™ Sonic Infusion is a breakthrough in eye care that uses proven technology to apply serum better than manual application. Opal™ gently delivers eye serum beneath the surface and, in just one minute, provides more than 7,500 gentle micro massages to instantly hydrate, smooth and brighten the eyes when used with Anti-Aging Sea Serum.

As for my thought on clarisonic mia. I have owned Clarisonic Mia for at least more that a year, may be 2 years. I like it, I feels like I wash my face 10 times every time I used mia. I currently have so much acne problems - it is not normal - it is like I am going through puberty all over again. My mom told me that washing my face with the mia might 'activate' the pimples as it is like massaging my face and improve the blood circulation. I don't know how accurate her theory is, but since I dont really see a dramatic change after using it for so long. So I decide to give it a break. What do you think?! Do you think her theory is right? Should I use the mia again?

CLARISONIC® claims:

CLARISONIC® Mia, developed by the lead inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush, is professional-caliber sonic skincare for cleansing wherever your lifestyle takes you. With one button and one speed, Mia cleanses so well that products absorb better, pores appear smaller and fine lines and wrinkles appear reduced. As little as one minute a day, for the best skin of your life. All the benefits of CLARISONIC®. Six times more makeup removal. Leaves skin feeling and looking younger and smoother. Gentle enough for twice-daily use. Helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes.

With that being said, have you try any of these? Please share your experience.. :)