[Sponsored] Esemtan Wash Lotion & Skin Balm

There are quite a number of strong wash lotion out that that may not be suitable for babies or certain people due to the chemical ingredients insides. Especially for people who have dry and sensitive skin, looking for a wash lotion that is suitable is not easy.

My skin condition falls under the dry and sensitive skin, which is why I used to use only bar soap to shower. However, bar soap doesn't provide enough moisture for my skin. I always end up scratching everywhere when I get out of the house.  It happens on certain time frame of my life but it has happened quite frequently these days.

Wash Lotion

Esemtan has the solution for people who have dry and sensitive skin. Founded in 1889 by Rudolf schülke and Julius Mayr, Schülke & Mayr GmbH belongs to pioneers of modern hospital hygiene and preservation.

The Esemtan Wash Lotion is a combination of fragrance and gentle lather, and it is effective in removing dirt and oil from skin. Also it protects the skin against irritation and supports the skin's natural moisture.

Not only for body, you can use it for face and hair too, suitable for all skin types besides dry and sensitive. It contains Allantoin, and it is pH neutral for the skin and soap free, it is very suitable for sensitive and stressed skin types. Esemtan Wash Lotion has passed strict skin sensitivity test and was approved by International Fragrance Association (IFRA).

Nice mild green colour

I've used Esemtan Wash lotion as my daily hand wash and body wash so far and it doesn't deplete my skin's moisture and oil. Most body wash I've used left my skin dry but unnoticeable until it starts to itch :(.  The light fragrance smell doesn't leave me overpowering people after my wash and I like the light textured smell. I feel refreshed after showers and it is so easy to use, plus I can save money without getting extra body wash and hand soap.

I've tried once on hair and it works wonders too. My hair feels cooling after washing, it is more of a remove-dirt hair wash. Since I do use other shampoo specifically targeted for different hair problems. Once is a while, to change shampoo to remove the clogs from the hair roots to let it breath.

It is really an all-in-one product and it is great that it can reduce the need to purchase different products for different parts of skin care.

How to use Esemtan Wash Lotion

How to use: 
1. Approx. 2-3ml Esemtan wash lotion to one palm.

2. Foth it by adding some water. 

3. Wash thoroughly. 

4. Rinse and dry.

Skin Balm

Esemtan also have skin lotion suitable for all skin types to, that is their Skin Balm. You can use it as a daily hand lotion and body care. It permeates deeply into the skin with oil-in water emulsion, and supports and cares for the skin to protect it from drying. It is also suitable for children's skin. It also contains added Urea as a moisturising agent and also to speed up skin cell renewal. It is also dermatologically tested and helps to reduce skin irritation and itch.

Esemtan also have mild-fragrance contain like the Wash Lotion, and it leaves the skin smooth.

Milky Colour

The Skin Balm looks a little thick on texture but it is not thick. Easy to apply and smoothed my skin after applying. I like that the fragrance is not strong (some hand cream have very strong fragrance) and it absorbs easily.  Leaves my skin hydrated and feels soothing. It doesn't have the sticky thick feeling after applying, a plus point as a hand lotion as most hand cream have thick texture due to the oil content to provide more moisture for the hands.

I was advised to apply Skin Balm within 3 minutes of my nightly cleansing and morning rinse for better moisturizing effect. After using it for a week, I feel that my hands are smoother and more hydrated. Less skin crack, which I had prior to my holiday trip last month.

How to use Esemtan Skin Balm

How to use: 
1. Apply on the back of one hand.

2. Rub and spread it gently.  

3. Then on the back of the other hand.  

4. Lastly the palms of the hands. 

For best results, it is recommended to use it daily, morning and evening after each wash. 

Now you can purchase Esemtan wash lotion and skin balm at Guardian, Unity, Watsons, BHG and Independent pharmacies (e.g Pink Beauty, Beauty Essential).  Esemtan wash lotion comes in two sizes and it's retailed at the following prices: 

$19.75/500ml

$35.30/1L

Esemtan Skin Balm is retailed at $20/500ml. 

[Sponsored] My Beauty Diary Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black

My Beauty Diary has been around in the Singapore market for quite a couple of years and I remembered trying out their Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Mask. I loved that mask a lot as my skin requires a lot of hydration replenishing. I tend to get super dry skin every once a while, especially the nose. :( And since then it has rose up to being No. 1 Facial and Eye Mask brand in Singapore with their wide range of mask, targeting different ladies with different skin issue. 

To help ladies with different skin issues, even sensitive skin, My Beauty Diary has recently improved their formula, features and packaging. The enhanced mask range now features a uniquely patented ingredient - Cosphingo™ with long-lasting moisturizing property for improved hydration, enabling the skin to feel soft and supple like baby’s skin! Made of high-quality fine and smooth cotton fibres from Japan, the cotton sheet mask feels extremely gentle on the skin, and its exceptional absorption ability allows the essences from the mask to be thoroughly absorbed by the skin, enhancing its skin care benefits. Besides the quality of the mask, the masks are free from harmful paraben preservatives, alcohol, mineral oil, pigments and fluorescent agents, making it safe for our skins ladies! 

Besides having the enhanced mask range, My Beauty Diary have recently introduced a new range to their current wide range of mask. The New Black Mask Range is their latest line and it comes with three e exquisite variants - Black Obsidian Moisturizing, Black Rose Brightening and Black Pearl Total Effect Black Masks. This new range uses the mystical black ingredients to help eliminate skin pigmentation, unevenness and loose skin caused by UV rays and environmental impurities. It also helps in restoring uneven skin tone, enhance skin elasticity, leaving our skin rejuvenated, deeply moisturized with dewy radiance! QQ like baby skin, which what most girls wish for! Wells i definitely would want my baby skin backkkkk. 

What's so special about the New Black Mask range besides the wonderful black ingredients that helps in getting baby skin radiance and texture back are the two special features of this range that are shown below. 

The two special feature of the New Black Mask range

Conforming to my neck is something I will look for in purchasing a mask, as most of the mask are still the standard facial mask, it doesn't not moisturize all the way to the neck. This is one of my concern as our neck requires daily protection and replenishing too! Masking all the way till my neck covers my jaw line, where I tend to get dry and pimple breakouts *argggh* Especially on my left side of the chin, hence this mask comes in handy in conquering all my issues on my face and neck. And with the 3D Hyaluronic acid, it doesn't lose the moisture of my skin and my skin needs deep hydration. I've not come across any mask that has Yeast Compound and it is amazing to see my skin glow after usage due to the Yeast compound contain in the mask itself. 

Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask

In this range I'm going to try out Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask, which is suitable for normal skin types & especially recommended for skin requiring intense hydration and illumination. This is good for ladies who work in air-con office as our skin tends to get dry up due to the dryness in the air. (I think that's why my nose's skin tends to peel off once a while) 

Each box contains 5 pieces. Selling at $16.90/box. 

The Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask contains Bladder wrack seaweed, Aloe vera, and hydrolyzed Jojoba, which are essential in improving hydration in our skin, allowing it to feel optimally nourished, revitalized with glowing luminosity. Also, to relieve dry, rough and irritated skin, enriched with numerous soothing ingredients like Calendula officinalis, Licorice are added in this Black Mask. Like the name of the mask, the France Black Obsidian helps to support the skin’s protective mechanism and enhances the skin’s hydrating power. The infusion of Laminaria digitata and sugar maple delivers intense hydration to the deep layers of skin to improve dry skin texture, revealing renewed and brighter skin.

My face before using the mask. You can see the dullness and the dryness near to the chin area

This is my skin before using the mask. You can see that the skin is a little dry and yes I have pimples and clogs on my left jaw line. *sigh* 

While applying the mask

You can see that the mask fits my face just nice, unlike some 3D masks that makes you feel like you have a face too small for the mask. Some of the masks just doesn't fit nicely on the face but this mask fits fine for my face. 

After using the Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask

This is after applying the Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask for 20 mins. My skin looks a little firmer, less dull, brighter and the pores looks a little smaller. D said my skin looks more radiant in real life even though he got shocked by the black mask. :p I am definitely applying this mask every night before I head to bed so I would look more radiant every morning! 

My Beauty Diary's New Black Mask range is now available at http://www.naturesmart.com.sg/, a box of 5 for $16.90. 

For a limited time period, MyBeautyDiarySG Facebook fans get to try the Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask first-hand by redeeming their FREE samples in a ‘Group Redemption Deal’. Valid only for the first 1,000 fans who participate in this group deal, the deal would only be unlocked once 1,000 entries are received. Each of these 1,000 fan will receive a single-piece pack of Black Obsidian Moisturizing Black Mask, worth $3.95 each! So hurry and share with your friends now!! If you have liked and unlock, you can redeem yours right here http://bit.ly/mbdblackmask 

[Sponsored Post] Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for face

As we entered the third month of this brand new year, and about a week after Lunar New Year, I feel that my facial skin looks a little dull and wells, old looking. I think I've reached to the point where I should start to do daily face and neck massage, so that my face will look more uplifted and less wrinkles. Not that I have lots of visible wrinkles but smile lines are definitely too deep. :(

Skin Therapy Oil for Face

Recently, Palmer's have introduced a new product, Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil, which is a multi-purpose skin perfecting dry oil for face & neck. Probably something that can help in targeting my worried issues, as this is specially formulated to deliver targeted anti-ageing skin care benefits directly to the face and neck. I always remember my neck, which is important as most people tends to forget that their neck skin ages too! So whatever facial products you are applying on your face can be used for your neck too.

Founded in America in 1840s, Palmer's has been around for a long time and since then it has become one of the world’s leading names in skincare, a brand that women around the world have grown up with. Their unique heritage and commitment to quality has stood the test of time. Generations of families have loved the fantastic moisturizing qualities of Palmer’s skincare range, and millions of women around the world agree. Palmer's number #1 formula, the Cocoa Butter Formula, is one of their key offerings in their wide range products. They do not just specialize in facial care but also in hand and body care, stretch mark care, hair care, body care and personal care.

Some people may not like the thick smell of Cocoa Butter, I am one of them, but when it comes to Palmer's products, I'm willing to try as the smell is not over powering and they are effective. Besides being effective, they are still committed in creating affordable products so that anyone can have a chance to have the best skincare route.

Not tested on animals!Hooray! 

Why I like Palmer's products is mainly because they are against animal testing and their products are cruelty free. Plus most of their products are free of Parabens, Phthalates and Sulphates. I can rest assured that my skin isn't exposed to toxic ingredients. Also their key ingredients in all their skincare products includes Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Before using Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

This is my skin before using the Therapy Oil, you can see that my skin is a little dry and I have smile lines that sometimes makes me look old *feels sad*. And my skintones are uneven, especially the second half of my face. *bugger* Can't see if my skin is dry though in the picture, but I do tend to have dry nose that's so dry that it starts peeling. :(

After using Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

This is after using the Therapy Oil for massage, and the smile lines are less visible and my skintone looks brighter and not so uneven. My skins feels a little more moisturized and not so clogged up. Some people may have some concerns about the oil as one perceptive of Oil products is that it will clog your skin and it feels sticky after usage. After using, I can firmly say that Therapy Oil does not have that argh feeling even though it may be a little sticky on the side. Therapy Oil is actually a lightweight facial treatment helps repair past damage while restoring and brightening skin tone and texture.

It just roll off the back of my hand like water. 

It's so light that even before I squeeze it out from the applicator, it actually dripped a little, it's not the really Oily kind of texture. In order to achieve the balance to create an agent to help in perfecting our facial skin, Palmer's had combined 10 other natural oils besides their super natural beauty ingredient, Pure Cocoa Butter. The 10 natural oils are: Sweet Almond Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Apricot Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Camelina Oil, Rosehip Oil and Argan Oil, Sunflower Oil. These natural oil ingredients are known of soothing of oneself and when they are used together, they are able to work synergistically to deliver the anti-aging nutrition your face needs for healthier, younger-looking skin.

To combat anti-aging, Retinol, which is a natural derivative of Vitamin A is added in to help the body increase the production of collagen and speed up surface cell turnover. This also improves skin’s tone and texture helping reduce the appearance of lines, wrinkles uneven skin tone and dark spots. Not forgetting Vitamin C, as we all know, it is a natural antioxidant responsible for the growth and repair of tissues and production of collagen. It also helps brighten and even skin tone and texture.

But again, this is not a for-all age skincare product. Yes I have reached to a level where I should be concern about wrinkles and dull skin tone, but I'm not at the age where I have to apply this daily. But for ladies who are 35 and above, this should be added as your nightly routine essential. As some of us may start to have deep smile lines but ladies 35 and above may start to see crow's feet. (opps) Time to try out how effective Palmer's SKin Therapy Oil for face, not forgetting your neck too!

Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil is now available at leading pharmacies and cosmetic stores like Watsons, Guardians, John Little, Unity, BHG. It is retailing at $29.90 for a bottle size of 30ml, which will probably last you at least 2-3 months with nightly usage. 

For ladies who have purchased or planning to purchase retail-size Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil from Watson's online store or from physical stores, do join their instagram contest! From now till 25th April 2015, you can post your selfie with your retail-size Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil on your instagram and remember to hashtag #Palmers #PalmersSg #PalmersSTOFace! Stand a chance to win the Grand prize of $150 cash and $80 Palmer's hamper or Consolation prize of $100 cash and $80 Palmer's hamper. Winners will be announced on the 30th April 2015 and collection would at Bugis. 

If you are not convinced to get the retail size, you can head over to Sample Store and redeem a sachet and try before you commit. 

[Sponsored] Bio-essence Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet: Sleeping Beauty Mask

Sometimes even when I do my daily routine, I feel that my skin doesn't get hydrated well enough. So I will always try to hydrate my skin whenever possible at night, since pores tends to open up more at night. Some hydrating products tends to be sticky which makes me feel a little uncomfortable. 

But with Bio-essence's Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask, I don't have to fear sticky hydrating products! Now I can hydrate my skin, nourish and protect at the same time! *hoorays to less products to use* It is important to keep our skin hydrated as our skin gets oil or dry easily, moisturizing it allows the skin to replenish water, balancing the oil level. Besides that, like our body, our skin gets tired and dull easily without water. With daily hydration on our skin, it reduces dull skin tones and brightens up our tired skin.

Also, every girl hates to see large pores on our face. Hydrating our skins will also refine enlarged pores, reducing the chance to get rough skin. ^____^ It is a must to hydrate and moisture our skin, for beauty. 

And Bio-essence's Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask has all the formula to combat the skin problems that we frequently face. It has a unique formulation which is enriched with 2 types of Hyaluronic acid (Power Nano Hyaluronic Acid & Hyaluronic Acid), Cranberry Extract & Bio Energy Fluid, which not only provides long lasting hydration but also protects skin from environmental factors.

I def wanna wake up to better skin condition daily. 

As this is a sleeping mask, it work at its best while I am sleeping. As replenishes moisture level, nourishes and repairs my skin non-stop. I can feel the difference when I wake up everyday, as it feels smoother and firmer. And this can be also used as a moisturiser daily before heading out!! Wonderful dual-usage for one product.

This product uses Bio Aqua Crystals, which means, when I applied the beauty mask, I could see water droplets forming~~ This is like a wonderful concept for hydration.

Can see the wet wet section. Those are actually water droplets! 

I love to use this product ever since I've gotten it as one thing the Bio Aqua Crystals technology amazed me quite a bit. Secondly, it doesn't feel sticky after applying, it is just water droplets on my face. I would just need it to absorb into my skin before applying my sunblock. And also, it has this seaweed fragrance which i like it. ♥ This makes me feel happy to apply Bio-essence's Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask everyday.

And it is easy to you. All I need is to apply on my face and water droplets will appear. After that, I'll just massage till it absorbs fully. And if I wanna use it as a sleeping mask, i'll apply a thicker layer to replenish my skin’s moisture throughout the night. 

Looks a little glue-like texture. 

If you are still hesitant about this product, no worries! On the 6th Sept, from 2pm to 6pm, there will be a street sampling outside Mandarin Gallery. You can find out how hydrated your skin is, plus you will get freebies and attractive discounts! Mark down on your calendar now!!

If you are unable to head down on the 6th Sept, no worries. Remember to Like Bio-essence Facebook page for more information and freebies! 

Bio-essence's Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet: Sleeping Beauty Mask can be found at Watsons' and Guardian, retailing at $33.90 for a 80g size.