[Sponsored] Palmer's White & Even Range

New products to combat hyper-pigmentation and skin discolouration

Most girls, won't say all girls, or rather some girls, have a few common skin problems. That is one, skin discoloration and pigmentation, which is hard to get rid off, as you age. It gets worse as we age, our skin will age, sometimes even faster than us. Besides aging, some of our skin's pigmentation is not only caused by aging, but also UV exposure, which gets worse as we age. This is a serious condition as I do know there are people who walk under the hot sun without applying sunblock! This is a no-no, even with sunblock, you will need to reapply now and then as some sunblock has only + to ++.

This kind of pigmentation is known as hyper pigmentation, where skin gets discolouration and it does not just happen when you age, but it can happen to anyone. Usually people who apply sunblock will only apply the face, where the sun exposure is higher, but they tend to forget the neck, shoulder, lips and hands. There's where sun damages can be found too, besides the face.

Besides UV exposure, hyper pigmentation can also be caused by severed dryness in skin, acne scarring, hormones changes from pregnancy, birth-control pills and hormone replacement therapy. So how does hyper pigmentation form?

UV rays will cause melanin to be over-produced. 

So to battle that situation we will need to reduce or remove the over-produced melanin, through topical creams.

Resolve the problem through application

Hyper pigmentation comes in many forms, some forms would be sun spots, age spots like freckles, Melasma and mask of pregnancy. To avoid that Palmer's has come out with their new range, White & Even range.

Dark Spot Corrector & CBB Cream 

This range, there are nine different products, ranging from cleanser to cbb cream for face, body milk for body, hand cream to protect your hands. All of these products contains unique skin tone correcting formula and it is formulated with an advanced blend of potent yet gentle ingredient that reduce hyper-pigmentation.

For those who have concerns with sensitive skin or too oily skin, worry not, this range is suitable for all skin types and as usual, Palmer's products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulphates, hash dyes and synthetics dyes.

White & Even: Dark Spot Corrector

For this range, I am going to focus on two of their products, White & Even Dark Spot Corrector and White & Even CBB Cream.

White & Even: CBB Cream

Both products contain contains the following to whiten and tone enhancing.

As we all know, Palmer's main ingredient for all their products is Cocoa Butter and in order to lighten age spots, besides repairing, restoring, they have added in Synovea into this range. 

Why Synovea?

With that said, this is the first time I've seen Synovea being used in dark spot correcting products and Dark Sport Corrector's main target will be to reduce dark spots, age spots, post-acne scars and sun damage.

My skin discolouration falls under he post-acne scars, which are quite visible even from far. And recently, I've gotten more break-outs around the jaw area, which are quite pretty visible and quite hard to remove.

Here is Dark Spot Corrector, to target dark spots, as the name suggested, age spots, post-acne scars (that's what I need) and also sun damage. Besides those 6 main ingredients for the range, Dark Spot Corrector also contains Songyi Mushroom, a Japanese mushroom which is known for its pigment-perfecting properties.

The packaging is compact that it is easy to bring it while I'm traveling.

After reading the instructions, it looks simple and none-skin harming. So I've decided to give it a try. For people who don't like to apply skincare that has smell may not like this product though. This actually contains fresh white lily fragrance, which will make you feel more refreshed after applying and smell nicer def (hehe).

This is my face before using Dark Spot Corrector.

Pardon for the horrible red outbreaks. :( 

As visible as my eyes, the post-acne scars are on the neck and my nose. And the uneven squinting on the right side of my face (left on the pic) is actually my birthmark.

This is after using for 2 weeks.

After 2 weeks, post-acne scars are less visible

Been using it daily in order to see the results and you can see that the acne scare has lighten quite a bit. My overall complexion has also lighten up. But it has not completely remove the acne scare as this product requires daily application for 4-6 weeks for the new skin cells to rise to the surface.

We have all heard about BB Cream, CC Cream but I've never heard CBB Cream before. This CBB Cream, Correcting Beauty Balm also helps in targeting discolouration and hyper-pigmentation. Not only that, it also provides natural pigment-perfecting coverage and SPF 15 to protect your skin against the sun rays to prevent darkening of skin again. Like the Dark Spot Corrector, this CBB Cream also contains Fresh White Lily Fragrance.

Correcting Beauty Balm with SPF 15

This is my face before applying the CBB Cream, I was excited to try it out since it can also act as a primer for my foundation. Also, it is naturally tinted in colour to create even skin tone.

Before applying the CBB Cream 

My skintone is uneven and there are spots of post-acne and wells, dark eye circles. And the following photo is after application of CBB Cream, I wore it alone without any foundation over it.

The skintone looks more even here

After applying, my skin tone looks even and it doesn't feel sticky, unlike many other brands. Also it does lightweight coverage on my dark eye circles, as I feel it looks less visible after application. My skin feel refreshed after applying and I could just carry on with my make up the whole day with this acting as a primer. But if I am out the whole day, then I would probably apply sunblock first before using CBB Cream since it only has SPF 15 sunscreen. Which, I would say it is not enough to protect my skin the whole day.

Also, if you do not use sunscreen that is strong enough with the CBB Cream or during the period while you are using the dark spot corrector, the effects from both products won't be effective. As it carries on to over-produce melanin and even with the white & even range, it will take 4-6 weeks for it  the new cells to surface up.

And stopping the usage of white & even range will allow over-production of melanin to resume and dark spots will return. Looks like I have to be hardworking, not to skip any steps, especially the sunblock!

Both Dark Spot Corrector and CBB Cream can be found at all Watsons, Guardian, BHG, Robinsons, John Little, Essential Pharmacy, Nishino Pharmacy, all leading pharmacies, departmental and cosmetics stores. Dark Spot Corrector is priced at $29.90/30ml and CBB Cream is priced at $22.90/30ml. 

[Sponsored] Bio-essence Tanaka White

I think every girl has the same issue that I am facing now, since the weather isn't playing their part well these days. My skin isn't as fair as it used to due to the fact that I am out under the sun most of the time. Also, living in a tropical country you can hardly avoid the sun. (if you stay at home most of the time) Which is why I apply sunblock everyday to prevent UV, which will cause dark spots and wrinkles. But applying sunblock or sunscreen isn't enough to fight against dark spots, wrinkles and uneven skin tones

So Bio Essence's Tanaka White range helps in preventing and fight against dark spots, wrinkles and uneven skin tones. And their Tanaka White 4X Serum has a new improved version which contains premium alpha-Arbutin that is 9X more powerful than beta-Arbutin, which is typically found in many other whitening products in the market.

Arbutin, extracted from bearberry plants and helps to brighten dull and yellowish skin, is a great natural whitening agent that is known for eliminating pigmentation and improving overall skin complexion. It also helps maintain skin’s fairness by preventing the formation of melanin and protects skin against harmful UV rays.

This ingredient is found in most of the whitening product that helps in maintaining fairness and brightens up skin tone. This is one of the most sort for natural ingredient in most beauty product these days.  And it is also something I would look for as one of the main ingredients when I'm purchasing my skin care products as my wedding is approaching, I would love to look pretty and fair on that day. *haha* So it is time to prep the skin well before the big day.

Besides Arbutin, Bio Essence's Tanaka White comes with another natural ingredient, Tanaka.

With the Tanaka Extract found in this product, combined with Kojic Acid, which comes from the fermentation process of malting rice in the use of manufacturing sake, I can fight against UV rays from the outside, while the arbutin work the fairness of my skin from the inside. As Kojic Acid is a popular agent used to lighten skin and is also used to treat skin diseases such as melasma. It is a great anti-oxidant with antibacterial and antifungal properties which effectively lightens freckles and pigmentations and evens skin tone.

Besides the Tanaka White 4X Serum,Tanaka White Double Whitening Day Cream SPF 20 is also another new improved product which had recently added in SPF 20. Great for ladies who will be out for a short while probably a few hours no more than 4. This is to prevent any harmful UV rays from trying their best to enter our skin. Besides preventing UV rays, Tanaka White Double Whitening  Cream also contains Tanaka Extract which protects our skin from external pollutants, keeps skin cool and moisturized under hot weather. A must indeed for Singapore weather!

Not only protecting, it also contains Tranexamic Acid that helps to significantly brighten and even out skin tone, provides skin with trace mineral elements and precious herbal extracts such as ginseng, angelica and gingko. Lastly, lightens and prevents freckles, dark spots and pigmentation.

Tanaka White 4X Serum

Before applying and after applying Tanaka White 4X Serum

The Tanaka White 4X Serum has a floral scent and it is easy to keep and squeeze out from the bottle. Above picture is before applying the 4X Serum and right after application. You can see that the 4X Serum is being absorb well into my skin and the whitening effect takes place almost immediately. It leaves my face fresh and moist, not leaving any trace of stickiness. And I love the floral scent from the product itself.

Tanaka White Double Whitening Cream SPF 20

Before and After apply Tanaka White Double Whitening Cream SPF 20

After applying the Tanaka White 4X Serum, I went on applying Tanaka White Double Whitening Cream SPF 20. The texture of the Double Whitening Cream is thicker than the Serum and a little sticky. Almost as immediate, after applying, the whitening cream really whiten up my skin and I can see the difference through the mirror. Even though it takes some time for the sticky feeling to go away, I do like the fact that the whitening essence brightens up my skin, giving it more radiance than before.

After a few days, I can see the difference on my skin as it looks brighter and less dull. I feel that my skin has given another chance to be pretty again. The spots on my face has lighten and overall my skin looks fairer again. It's been some time since my skin last look this fair. Thank you Bio-essence for these two improved products, Tanaka White 4X Serum and Tanaka White Double Whitening Cream SPF 20 ♥.  Now I can prep my skin to be a fair lovely bride for my big day in Sept.

Now you can get free samples to try if the Tanaka White 4X Serum works as effective for you before you purchase! Just head over to Bio-Essence Singapore Facebook to get free samples and more information about the new series.

Remember to also click the thumbs up button @ Bio-Essence Singapore Facebook for more updates and information about their latest products. I am already liking and following them. Com'on and join in the fun!

Bio-essence Tanaka White is now available at Watsons, Guardian NTUC Fairprice, personal beauty stores and major super markets, Sasa outlets. Basically you can get it anywhere and it is so convenient to stock up when you are running low on your Tanaka White.

[Sponsored] Hada Labo 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel

One of my favourite daily skin care product is Hada Labo ♥. Ever since I tried their facial wash and famous lotion - Super Hyaluronic  Acid Hydrating Lotion, I've never turned back to other products. Their Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Wash is the only other facial wash that doesn't gives me breakout on my second bottle besides SKII.

And now they have released another great product ! Hada Labo launches the NEW 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel for fair, bright and bouncy skin! Fast absorbing and non-oily in texture, this whitening gel boosts 3-in-1 skincare product benefits of Essence + Moisturiser + Paper Mask!

You probably think that it's another whitening product, which many brands have already introduced. But remember, Hada Labo is good for the moisturising content and this product, too, have the great moisturising content.

Personally, I'm already considered fair for most standards, even the great Vaseline instant fair couldn't even get me fair enough. I've tried on D's hand and instant fair works perfectly for him but he doesn't want me to show everyone his popping veins. *Hahaha*

But with 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel, I can see the slight difference on the first application and the effect doesn't fade off like most of the whitening products I've tired before. And now even my daily bb cream, Laneige's bb cushion No. 21 looks darker than my skin colour. =_= (waste money).

With a bit of application it doesn't leave any sticky feeling plus you can use it as a sleeping mask! It is definitely a great product to invest money in. I am officially announce I'm a Hada Labo fan.

Gel texture.

As you can see in the photo above, the texture is made into gel, which makes it easy to absorb and act as a night mask. A product that can be used in two ways is worth the money.

This product contents Arbutin which is extracted from bearberry plant, hence its natural, so you do not have to worry about artificial whitening ingredients. My mum is always skeptical about whitening products and now she have no worries with this whitening perfect gel. *thumbs up* Besides that, it also content Vitamin C which we all know that it can even out skin tone and prevents dullness. Don't we girls want great, fair skin? ;)

So what does this product improves on? 
Hada Labo 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel contains 3 trinity efficacious ingredients that penetrate within and work on:

• Natural Arbutin: High concentration levels at 3% of Japanese pharmaceutical-level Arbutin to offer effective whitening results. Enhances skin fairness and targets dark spots. 
• Efficacious Vitamin C Concentrate: Proven anti-oxidant enhances collagen production, inhibits the appearance of dark spots and reawakens the appearance of dull skin. 
• Hyaluronic Acids (HA) and nano-Hyaluronic Acids: HA is a natural component found on skin. The duo-HA molecules instantly hydrate and lock-in moisture, keeping skin soft, smooth bouncy. 
• Fair, Bright and Bouncy skin from within with Hada Labo 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel.

Look out to win this product
So after reading how great this product is, Hada Labo is going to have a 3-in-1 Arbutin Whitening Perfect Gel Snow Princess Game on their SG official Facebook. Do look out for the game, and who knows, you might be the winner of this product!

Try it out now~ 
If you can't wait for the game and want to try out this product before purchasing, not to worry, SampleStore has the product for you to redeem, while stock last! Do check them out often for the product redemption and to try out great products there! (:

Where to buy: 
You can purchase it at BHG, Guardian, NTUC, OG, Robinsons, Sasa, Unity and Watsons at $38.90/80g.

Remember to try out Hada Labo's other products too if you haven't! ^_^