Tsururi Brightening Moisture Series Review

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Tsururi, a newly launched Japanese drugstore brand in Singapore, believe in the Japanese way of achieving pure, clear and smooth skin using natural botanical cleansing ingredients. 

Tsururi products are specially formulated with Ghassoul Mineral Lava Clay from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Well-known for its gentle and natural healing properties, it has many known benefits including ionic detoxification, controls excess oil, brightens, exfoliates, tightens and smooths skin among many others.

They also contain other natural botanical ingredients beneficial for the skin.

Tsururi has products for different skin needs. They are broadly classified into two categories: 

PORE CONTROL (For oily, combination skin)

BRIGHTENING MOISTURE (For normal, dull, dry skin)

I am sent the entire line of products but for review purposes, I am only going to share more about Brightening Moisture Series, which includes the Brightening Moisture Face Wash and Brightening Moisture Deep Cleansing Mask.

Brightening Moisture Face Wash with Pore Cleansing Brush

This face wash contains mannan scrub and french white clay. White clay has cleansing, soothing and anti-inflammatory properties yet gentle for sensitive skin. The mannan scrub is included to provide mild daily exfoliation.

I pair the face wash with Tsururi Pore Cleansing Brush to double the cleansing power. This brush feels so silky smooth & gentle. It has antibacterial properties so there is less worry about hygiene. The bristles are designed wirh KANEGOTO fiber that dries quickly; again this reduces the chance of bacterial spreading.

HOW TO USE THE PORE CLEANSING BRUSH

 

MY THOUGHTS

The cleansing wash has a light pleasant scent that I personally find calming; especially when coupled with the soft brush rolling on my face producing fine lather, the cleansing experience feels truly relaxing.

However, as much I as adore the clean brightening effect on the skin after a wash, the skin feels squeaky clean and a little tight. The clean-ness and bright skin effects did not last as well - a couple of hours later after skin oils up, I actually saw my pores more clogged than usual.

As for the brush, it dries quickly as per claims; and so far, it hasn't cause me any breakouts like other such facial brushes that I used before.

PRODUCT RATING:

Brightening Moisture Deep Cleansing Mask

This 2-minute rinse-off clay mask promises deep cleansing, hydrating and brightening results.

MY THOUGHTS

Clay masks are nothing new to us, but what makes this Tsururi mask special is how it can clarify, hydrate AND brighten the skin at the same time! It's like a multi-functional product made specially for the busy users! I am not sure if 3 minutes are sufficient to achieve optimum results as I usually leave it for about 8-10 mins.

Above-pictured was my skin after masking for 8 minutes, and this was only the first time in the week that I used it! Pores became visibily clean, and overall skin texture got more refined, supple and brighter!

This Brightening Moisture Deep Cleansing Mask is my newfound love and whenever I need a quick pampering for my dull skin, this will be my go-to product. Of course, results last only for about a day, as typical of many sheet masks.

Skin is ready to party!

PRODUCT RATING:

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Tsururi Skincare are available at Watsons Singapore, METRO, BHG, Tokyu Hands and Meidi-Ya.

Beauty News: Kocostar Head-to-Toe Masks Launching in Sephora Singapore

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When we talk about sheet masks, the first thing we visualise is usually a white wet sheet on our face; but there is something more innovative than that....

Introducing a popular mask brand in South Korea - Kocostar! The unique brand concept where Kocostar takes care of your beauty needs at the comfort of your home, from head to toe. You will find masks for your hair, face, eyes, hands, feet and even fingers!

Slice Mask Sheet 

(Price: SGD 6.00 each)

The star collection of Kocostar has got to be the Slice Sheet Mask. Creatively designed into twelve pieces of fruit slices printed sheets in each pack, this allows users more targeted application onto the areas where their skin needs attention.

Currently, the Tomato, Watermelon, Cucumber and Lemon Slice Sheet Masks are available in all Sephora Singapore stores.

My skin concerns are more on the face, so that's where all my cute "fruit slices" will go to! (I have other masks targeted for other body areas - also by Kocostar!) But if you wanna make full use of Slice Sheet Mask, you may place flim sheets anywhere your body such as neck, arms, legs, etc. just like the girl below...

The mask I chose to try first is the Cucumber one because it is suppose to purify pores, de-puff, soothe & refreshes skin. My greasy & puffy face is screaming for help! Besides its hydrating properties, this Cucumber mask also contains Vitamin C.

MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF SLICE SHEET MASK

It's very fun to use! Not to mention if we compare to using real cut raw fruits/vegetables, this is a much more convenient and effective alternative. The moisture level undoubtedly will be way higher too. Despite being piece-by-piece film sheets, they didn't get overly messy due to excellent contact ability of the tencel fabric made from eucalyptus tree. The ink is harmless to the skin and won't leave any stains.

Apart from a high level of moisturization, I personally did not experienced the deep cleansing or de-puffing effects. Unsure if it is due to the gaps in between each film sheet, leading to uneven application? 

Product feels & smells refreshing with its light cucumber scent. Putting on the neck & décolleté seems like a smart move since there isn't yet a sheet mask in the beauty market that covers all the way below the neck.

That being said, I think I prefer to stick to my traditional fitted facial sheet mask after the novelty wears off for this!

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Hand Moisture Pack 

Foot Moisture Pack

Foot Peeling Pack

(Price: SGD 7.00 each)

  

Hand Moisture Pack and Foot Moisture Pack are moisturizing and soothing treatment masks that improve the condition of dehydrated hands & feet in 20 minutes. Ingredients such as Shea Butter and Safflower oil are present in these masks to replenish moisture as well as intense nourishment.

Yes, you can still operate your touch screen devices with the Hand Moisture Pack on!

Foot Peeling Pack is something more special:

An intense, soothing treatment of botanicals extracts to exfoliate and repair stressed feet while softening and smoothing the skin’s surface. Product claims that dead skin will come off your feet naturally after 3~4days. 

  Foot Peeling Pack ironically gave me a hard time for trying to tear it into two. #can'tpeelfornuts. 

Me enjoying some me-time with Hand/Foot Moisture Packs.

MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS 

Hand Moisture Pack and Foot Moisture Pack felt pretty pampering to the hands and feet. After 20 minutes, my hands and feet immediately look smoother, softer and brighter! Definitely something I will repurchase when I to complete my "home spa experience" or when they have been neglected for too long. 

TIP: Massage in excess essence for increased absorption. Also, remember to wipe off leftover grease from your soles before you start walking on the floor - it will get slippery!

I can't give a fair review for Foot Peeling Pack as the mask tore after the first 3 minutes because I was walking on the floor, stretching the poor dainty masks on my size 40 feet (to operate the self-timer camera. haha)! Therefore, consequently, I could not see any 'peeling' 3 - 4 days after. Obviously it had to do with me not leaving it on until its specified duration; or perhaps my feet didn't have that much dead skin to start with. Ahem.

To summarise, I am impressed with Kocostar as it offers a wide range of masks for every part of your body and for every skin type! I couldn't manage to finish trying all the masks that were sent to me yet, but I know I will enjoy most of them. In fact, I have been purchasing & using their Ggongji Hair Pack way before they evolved into a new packaging. 

 

The only hair mask I will ever wear to sleep on flights

Latest revamped hair masks packaging

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For more product information, hop over to http://www.kocostar.com/!

Kocostar Home Beauty Treatment Masks are available at SEPHORA SINGAPORE from 16 February 2017. Follow them on Instagram: @sephorasg and @kocostar for more updates.

 

Reviving my skin with Caring Skin : A Review of Facials at Caring Skin

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Remember earlier this year 2016, my skin was in a pretty tiptop condition? Yes, I admit that these photos are taken with selfie mode on my camera, but my skin on photos wasn't too far from real life. However, good times don't last. Good skin days happened in the first half of the year, until I got a massive breakout during the course of my home renovations in July...and from then on, my skin condition continued to deteriorate.

(Photo taken in August with thick full-on makeup)

Just to slowly ease you in, my above photo was me wearing 3 layers of foundation + high coverage concealer. Spent like 35 minutes just on this base makeup alone! And you are still able still see the bumps on the side of my face. It's true what they say - no amount of makeup can hide bad skin. It was a horrible period of my life similar to my first breakout episode many moons ago. I couldn't stepped out of home without concealer & base makeup at all.

During September to October, I was contemplating to go back to visit my dermatologist but I hesitated because I was reluctant to start another dose of antibiotics or to go through acid peels. I wished there is a more natural way my skin can receive treatment yet have quicker healing...that's when God answered my prayers. Caring Skin approached me to offer me some help with my skin through their facials!

Conveniently situated in the heart of Orchard Road (International Building, just next to Shaw Centre), Caring Skin is Singapore’s first and only Dr Renaud’s beauty institute. Dr. Renaud has been working since 1947 to provide customers with certified organic products made from only the most natural and finest plant and marine extracts. Dr. Renaud products are suitable for the most sensitive skin, and have been certified to be free of : parabens, synthetic colorants, synthetic perfume and mineral oils, with NO animal testing whatsoever. It is one of those organic professional beauty salon brands that speaks to my heart the most and I have been wanting to try for ages.

Skin analysis machine at Caring Skin.

(Photo credit: http://tippytapp.blogspot.sg)

Upon first entering the premises of Caring Skin, I was warmly greeted by their all-female staff and was served a tea of my choice. Next, they analysed my current skin condition with their skin analysis machine. Apart from the obvious breakouts, my skin surface was severely dehydrated and my skin tone was uneven. A myriad of facial skin concerns, I must say!

The treatment rooms are cosy & mimalistic; and the beds made me feel snug like a bug in a rug.

(Photo taken on 14 October, right before my first facial session with Caring Skin.)

I wasn't joking when I tried to ease you in by showing you my better-looking-with-makeup-selfie earlier on... Now you can clearly see how bad my breakouts were in mid October.

TYPES OF TREATMENTS

At Caring Skin, you never know what you are in for until you lie on the treatment bed! Their friendly & well-trained professional aestheticians will recommend a customised treatment for you, according to your skin condition of the day. They have over 50 different treatments catered to different skin types including their popular Caring Skin Signature Treatments. You can look up more into their treatments HERE.

I have personally tried Nano Perfector treatment (For baby smooth, refined skin texture), Collagen Veil (An ultra-moisturizing anti-aging facial to replenish hydration) and Silkpeel Dermal Infusion (machine-based facial peel with organic solutions instead of chemical acids). Out of the three, I was most often recommended Collagen Veil due to my skin surface dehydration problem being one of the causes of my acne outbreak.

Alternating between Nano Perfector (U.P: $280) and Collagen Veil (U.P: $200) was one of the most optimal routes to go for my entire 3 months' course of facials. I loved both treatments!

 (Photos taken at my 5th facial session, on 27 Dec 2017)

  

RESULTS 

After going through 5 sessions over a duration of 2.5 months, 95% of active acne had been cleared up. Scarring and dark marks were remarkably lessened or lightened. Not convinced? See below.

  (Disclaimer: Photos have NOT been filtered or edited.)

PERSONAL THOUGHTS

Heartfelt gratitude to Caring Skin for not only caring for my skin, but also for extending that warmth & care as individuals. Delighted to have developed new friendships during these few months with the staff at Caring Skin. Their genuine & meticulous service really touched one's heart! I haven't asked, but I assumed all the aestheticians must have undergone some rigorous training under a certain S.O.P - the massage strokes, the speed of extraction, skin analysis & recommendation of treatments, the amount of product and tools used etc. are somewhat standardised across different aestheticians. This consistency in service standards is something I don't often see at other facial salons. So you are in safe hands with any aesthetician at Caring Skin! For me on a personal level, aesthetician Ms. Apple had become my familiar regular choice.

I won't try to bluff anyone by saying the extractions are painless - I haven't experienced zero pain extractions in my life as yet. With the obnoxious amount of pimples and clogged pores on my face, it is fair to say that Caring Skin's extractions are very through with minimal pain. No pain no gain may sound cliche, but I totally buy it!

How my skin looks today: 

 No base makeup nor concealer

 Wearing a light layer of foundation and some concealer

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Caring Skin

360 Orchard Road,
#07-07A International Building
Singapore (238869)
Contact no: (65) 6737 7797

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