I wear make-up everyday and it is important for me to remove every single bit at the end of the day. I was introduced to oil based make-up remover about three years ago. I remember trying Boscia for the first time and I was really impressed on how easily it removed my make-up.  Ever since then, I have been trying several different brands of oil based make up remover. 

While scrolling through my Instagram, I stumbled upon the brand Jane Scrivner. I got curious with what their brand offer and decided to reach out to them.  They were very kind to have responded to my email.  They also sent me this award winning product called NOURISHING CLEANSER. It won the BEAUTY SHORTLIST Awards 2017 for  'Best Cleansing Balm' AND 'Best Cleanser 40+'. How awesome is that?!

Nourishing Cleanser is in a balm form. It has a beautiful golden yellow color and has a very rich, thick velvety texture that immediately melts upon contact to the skin.  It also has a relaxing lavender scent that is most welcoming for me. It also comes with a white soft wash cloth that is made of 100% cotton. 

According to the instructions, I just have to apply a pea sized amount of the balm on to my skin.  But, before I went on to try the balm; I first submerged the washcloth into warm water. Using my fingers as my tool, I worked the balm on my entire face – concentrating more on my eye area. Next step is to use the washcloth (wring it first!) – I gently wiped the soft washcloth on my face to completely remove the remaining dirt and grime. I followed it up by soaking the washcloth (it would be nice to rinse it first) in cold water and then gently patted it on my skin.  Tadah! Clean face!

 

This cleansing balm works! Another bonus is the entire cleansing process – it’s very relaxing! The scent and texture of the balm plus the luxuriousness of the cotton washcloth makes this chore more like a ritual.  I love it!

Aside from using this balm as a cleanser, it can also be used as a night mask. Just apply a thin layer of the balm on to the skin.  No need to rinse!

For more information on Jane Scrivner Products, visit www.janescrivner.com

This is the first time that I have ever encountered Salmon Oil based skin care product. I am familiar with snail and other special herbs but I seriously have never tried anything like this. I was a bit apprehensive at first – expecting the cream to be strange in terms of texture and scent. Well I was proved wrong. This moisturizer is seriously good. 

Cre8Skin Salmon Oil Cream

Let me start off with how cute the packaging is: the design is just like that of a can of salmon and inside is a beautiful golden jar containing the actual product. It also comes with a small plastic spatula.

This moisturizer has five special ingredients:

Alaska Salmon Oil – Has Vitamins A and B, Omega-3 and fatty acids. It also has Vitamin E. These properties have anti-oxidants that protect the skin from free radicals. It also keeps the skin healthy, resilient and moisturized.

L22 – It is a lipid complex of Macadamia seed oil, Jojoba, Squalene, Phytosterols, Phytosteryl and etc.

Caviar Extract – Essential to skin hyrdration.  It provides nutrients that moisturize the skin.

Salmon Egg Extract – It has Vitamin E. It has anti-oxidant properties. It also keeps the skin elastic and moisturized.

Seaweed Extracts – Makes the skin soft and moisturized. 

Moisturizer:

This moisturizer has a very rich and velvety texture. It has a very light pink color as well as a very faint floral scent that is not at all over powering. In fact, the scent is clean and it does not linger.

Once applied, the cream goes on smoothly to the skin. Its rich texture is very luxurious and it also easily absorbed by the skin. It does not leave the skin oily, greasy and sticky. 

I am happy with this moisturizer. It definitely is a luxury in a jar.

Check out www.cre8skin.co.kr and www.cre8skinshop.com for more information on this lovely product.

Avivi Beauty skin care is full line of luxurious skincare products based on Avocado Oil. Their blends are all rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins – including beta carotene. Refined Avocado Oil, being one of the most underutilized beauty ingredients in the skincare community is actually rich in Vitamin A, B1, B2 D and E. It is also the perfect carrier for essential oil blends. The combination of fine quality blended oils results to this amazing liquid gold that works like magic on the skin – leaving it smooth, supple and rejuvenated. Oh – and it smells spectacular as well!

Avivi has Five original blends - happiness, tone, invigorate, rejuvenate, and soothe.

Happiness: Lemon and Rose essential oil blend.

Invigorate: Cinnamon and Fresh Citrus essential oil blend.

Rejuvenate: Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon and Rose essential oil blend.

Soothe: Eucalyptus, Peppermint with undertones of Lavender

Tone: Blends of Citrus essential oils.

I am a big fan of skincare products that are oil based.  I find it more natural and it gives me this sense of luxuriousness whenever I am applying it on my skin.  It also feels like a spa experience – especially when I am using a body scrub. The texture and the scent is a major factor for me – as it is any skin care and bathing routine must be relaxing, rejuvenating and at the same time refreshing.

I was given a chance to try and test 2 products and 4 different blends.  I received a body scrub in Rejuvenate and 3 body oils in Soothe, Happiness and Tone.

Rejuvenate Body Scrub

Ingredients: Avocado Oil, Essential Oils, Dead Sea Salt and Epsom Salt

Scent: Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon and Rose

This body scrub is pure heaven. The granules are just the right size – not too big nor too small. It is not abrasive at all. It scrubbed off all the dead skin leaving it smooth. I honestly enjoyed using this scrub. It smells amazing! The oil also made my skin look bright and polished.  

 Body Oils

 Ingredients: Avocado oil and blends of essential oils

Soothe - Eucalyptus, Peppermint with hint of Lavender

 Happiness - Lemon and Rose

Tone – Citrus

Right after towel drying the skin, I slathered this amazing concoction on my skin. The oil is easily absorbed by the skin – it does not greasy at all. The scent is wonderful too! I love how it can replace my good ‘ole body lotion. This body oil is a very effective moisturizer. 

Perhaps the best asset of Avivi Beauty is the fact that their products are top of the line. Using their products makes bathing not just cleansing activity but also a pampering ritual. I enjoy how my senses react to the scent of the oils. Their blends are truly invigorating. 

Check out Avivi at www.avivibeauty.com