On a second opinion: ACE Neogence Revitalizing Eye Serum Review

Another review yo~! My hands are itching to write. Writing reviews can be such an addictive yet healthy hobby. Ok, probably I should put this rambling aside before I bore you. I'll get straight to the review part_today, I'm doing a re-review of the ACE Neogence Revitalizing Eye Serum.

Last year, I made a quick review about it together with other products from the Ace Neogence Revitalizing and Renewing mini set I purchased and rated it poorly.

Previously, I mentioned it has a gooey texture and because of that, leaks out every time I open the cap. That was the main reason why I disliked using the serum. However, last year I got a free non-sample size tube of the same serum and realized the larger tube has a better consistency and isn't leaky at all.

Kinda makes me think they diluted the serum for the mini set... Conspiracy to save cost?           (╯｀□′)╯ ┴—┴  But oh well, the mini set was affordable after all.

Anyway, you can make out the difference from the comparison below.

left: gooey, leaky gel from the mini set(photo from previous blog post) and right: from the new tube of serum

Such huge difference rite! And yes, I'm very sure they're the same product. But heck no, I didn't make this post specifically to complain about the difference lah.

Fortunately for the brand, the serum does live up to some points it promises_with a lil' something extra which I'll get to it later.

Firstly, as mentioned in my previous post, the serum does helps brightens up and get rids of dark circles though it takes a couple of days for noticeable results. I use this serum twice a day and it took 2-3 days to ease off the dark circles_longer when I have really bad ones.

Another obvious result from persistent regime would be the reduction of fine lines beneath the eyes though I don't find them doing much for me. Same goes to the 'enhancing skin elasticity' and 'easing dryness'_at this age, thankfully, these haven't been the least of my concerns yet.

Besides all the functions mentioned on the tube, it 'fails' to mention that the serum does do wonders to your lashes! That's right_eyelashes~! My bottom eyelashes seem to grow longer and thicker every time I apply the serum. Also, my inner, bottom corner of the eyes tend to be always 'bare' but these days I noticed some hair are starting to grow. Amazing, I know right. I'm not sure if it does the same to the upper lashes but I didn't take much notice of them LOL.

Not sure if it's just me but it's the only extra eye serum I've included in my recent daily beauty regime ( ´ ▽ ` )

Anyone else who's tried the serum out notice a difference in their lashes?

Review: Clean&Clear Acne Control Cleanser

I'm back again with another review~! Here's another tried and tested skin care review, the Clean&Clear's Active Clear Acne Clearing Cleanser.

Last month I had this really bad acne breakout which resulted from using the HadaLabo cleanser. I love the cleanser but it kinda stripped off a lot of moisture from my skin and I am equally guilty for having gotten a little lazy with my skin care routine then. Anyway, I happened to have received a bunch of Clean&Clear cleansers I received earlier the same month which included the acne clearing cleanser.

Initially I hesitated since this wasn't the brand that I have tried before(I wanted to give it away with the others) and I had some bad history with dirt cheap local acne products that doesn't work *roll eyes*

Still, decided to give it a trial period for 2 weeks_I make it so to dump any acne cleansers that doesn't show results during the period.

 

Clean&Clear Active Clear Acne Clearing Cleanser & other Clean&Clear cleansers

description and manufacturing date at the back of the tube~

This cleanser has an overpowering sparkling apple sorta smell. The transparent gel leathers up when washed and leaves a cold prickly sensation even after rinsing off. I suppose it's to give off a 'refreshing' sensation but I didn't like it... Yuck! It took me almost a bottle to grow immune to the prickly feel_and smell.

Plus, I find my previously less obvious pores seems more 'flared' up and appears larger. I am unsure if there's a connection with the prickly-feely-thingy...

 

here's how the cleanser looked like~

 Still, I'm very satisfied with the results which was visible in about 10-12 days! I find the cleanser works by drying out the pimples and cleansing deep into the pores to prevent new pimples from forming up. Also, I notice my then combination skin were less oily around the T-zone d(^o^)b

Overall, if you are not bother much with the smell and sensation the cleanser gives off, this may not be such a bad choice. Plus, I find it's really affordable_not exactly dirt cheaplah_ at about RM7 for a 50g tube(I'll find out the actual price and update soon).

 

Clean & Clear Active Clear Speed Clearing Gel

Photo from Clean&Clear Malaysia fb page

Right now, I am very tempted to try Clean & Clear Active Clear Speed Clearing Gel which claims to be 'a fast acting micro-gel formula that reduces pimple redness and size in as fast as 4 hours'!! I've read a couple equally good and bad reviews about it from beauty bloggers about this acne gel but I'll try not to judge it too soon considering the cleanser is totally worth the keep!