The Perfect x Imperfection: Moisturiser

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I came crawling out of my antisocial hole just to share about this product that I had to share with you guys! This isn't my first time using this product - this is actually my third time using this product so even though this post is #spons...my previous time wasn't so #goodthingsmustshare!

Recently I'm trying to avoid applying foundation and to focus on my skincare routine. It's because I'm going to be saying an unwilling farewell to my 20's and lets just say my skin was in a very abusive relationship all because of me and my zero knowledge in taking care of my skin.

I don't want anyone to go down the same path as me so it's time for some Skincare 101 with Hera!

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About Hera

HERA, the leading luxury K-Beauty brand, aims to spread the special unique charm

of modern Korean women. Seoulista is the muse of HERA, representing the

exceptional beauty of modern Korean women who are fashionable, elegant,

confident and passionate. They are the style icon of K-Beauty as well as the beauty

messenger leading trends in Asia. The brand is fronted by Korean actress, Gianna

Jun and Jennie Kim from Blackpink

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What is 'Desertification'?

Yes, your skin can literally become like the Sahara Desert if we don't take care of it! It doesn't help that as we get older, it's a problem that we can't escape.

Desertification can include problems like...

●　dry, tight, and rough skin

●　gradual buildup of dead skin cells

Don't confuse 'dry skin' with 'desertification' - they're two different things!

'Desertification' is related to the aging of the skin's constitution.

Dry skin means your skin needs water, so you just need to drench your skin with water. Desertified skin means your skin can't hold onto the water!
Yikes...

Here's a checklist to see if you have 'desertified' skin:

☑　Your skin used to be fine even when nothing was applied after washing,

but now it feels very dry

□　Slept soundly but skin still feels rough

☑　Skin damaged from sleeping late or staying up all night does not heal back like it did before

☑　You’ve been applying anything and everything you could but your skin still looks bad

☑　Makeup looks bad and flaky, does not apply well

□　Your skin still looks dull and dark despite apply makeup

4/6 - Sadly, I am definitely on the 'desertified' skin group... T_T

Does this mean my skin is hopeless? Thankfully...NO!!

You can actually save your desertified skin with HERA Cell Essence Cell-Bio

Fluid Sync 2.0!

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About HERA Cell Essence Cell-Bio Fluid Sync 2.0
(150ml $80)

This is a pre-water essence that prevents “skin desertification” and moisturizes

skin for a bright, dewy complexion, also know as the “Glass Skin”. Suitable for all skin types as this skin problem is something all skin types can relate to.

Contains Cell-Bio Fluid Sync™ 2.0, which is a body fluid-mimicking solution that fills and locks in body fluid. The reason why this is '2.0' is because this is the upgraded version of the Cell-Bio Fluid Sync™! It helps to improve the skin condition and delivers healthy-looking skin and providing nourishment to the skin.

The essence contains 8 essential vital nutrients in body fluid composition to prevent skin desertification by reinforcing the underlying power of your skin.

Ion: Moisturizing

Amino Acid: Skin Evenness

Peptide: Skin Brightness

Sugar: Transparency

Lipid: Firming

GAG: Resilience

NMF: Moisturizing

Water: Skin Hydration

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How To Use

Apply twice a day after cleansing your face.

(2.5ml* each use - 5ml a day)

*1/3 of the cotton pad will be soaked

Morning: Pour the essence (2.5ml) onto your hands and gently pat onto the face using your fingertips to awaken the skin.

Night: Use the Facial Care Cotton Pad and apply all over the face.

Hold the pad in a diamond shape and wrap around the middle finger. Pour 2.5ml onto the pad and gently sweep over and pat onto the face from the center to the outer part of your face.

The Facial Care Cotton Pad comes with two unique sides:

Image Source: Hera Website

Wave-Patterned Side: A soft and gentle texture that gently exfoliates and cleanses the skin.

Mesh-patterned side: This waffle-like texture helps to remove dead skin and dirt that has accumulated over the day.

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Overall Thoughts

At first I thought that achieving 'glass skin' in just a short period of time sounds CRAZY!
I was pleasantly surprised when after my FIRST use I could see a bit of 'shine' (not oil FYI!!) on my nonexistent cheekbones. The cotton really helps to remove the dead skin cells and is great for dull skin.

Can you see? This is with NO HIGHLIGHTER!
Unfortunately I don't have that perfect porcelain skin but I think that if I religiously use this everyday - it will help cleanse out my pores = on the road to better skin!

Just in case you wanted to see what my skin was like prior to using the Essence...
My skin hasn't been in the best condition since my work trip to Japan. T_T
Check out all them acne on my chin area...

[1 week later]
I don't expect a crazy difference since that would be scary...
I can tell that the acne around my chin area has gotten better though!
Also I'm enjoying how my skin looks like it's glowing from within - not as dull as before.

I also loved how this essence is nourishing and hydrating but doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky and absorbs quickly into the skin.

I've tried other essences before and it takes a bit of time till it's fully absorbed into the skin...which means my skincare routine will take longer since I need to wait till every step is properly absorbed.

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Join the Glass Skin Challenge!

#MyGlassSkinEssence

You can achieve the trending glass skin in 6 days!

All you just have to do is to redeem the product here to get started on the challenge!

Every sample comes with a hydration test strips so you can see the difference before & after you use the Hera Cell Essence Cell-Bio Fluid Sync 2.0!

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Thank you to both Hera Singapore and the Sample Store for letting me try this product out!

xoxo,

Today I wanted to share about the two latest addition to the Bioderma's Sebium Range!

It's the Sebium Lotion & Sebium Mat Control
These two babies will target the source of oily skin by biologically regulating the quality of the skin's sebum.

ABOUT THE SEBIUM RANGE

Bioderma’s Fluidactiv™ Patent is the only patent in the market that biologically regulates quality of sebum similar to that of healthy skin and stops the process which causes pimples and clogged pores to form.

So WHAT actually affects the skin's sebum level?

#1 HORMONES
The change and imbalance in hormonal activity can result in excess sebum production
- which means you have a risk of qualitative sebum abnormality.

Having thicker sebum that has a more difficult time flowing out of the follicle, which increases the risk of clogged pores and pimples
prevents damage to skin immune system and preserves antioxidant reserve

#2 IMPROPER SKINCARE
Using skincare products that aren't suitable for your skin can irritate the skin and make your acne-prone and/or oily skin's condition even worse!
Going too hard on cleansing products can cause skin barrier issues, pH instability, and reactional hyperseborrhea - the skin produces even more sebum to compensate for all the sebum that was removed from the skin's surface.

#3 LIFESTYLE
Your diet and stress level can also influence the production of sebum.
If you add high-glycemic diet (sugar, flour, rice, etc.) + high stress level = elevated hormones =
increased activity of sebaceous glands = formation of acne.
(Which nobody wants)

SKINCARE TIP!!
Stick with a targeted treatment programme and BE PATIENT!
Use a dermo-cosmetic range that targets oily, blemish pron skin - like Bioderma!

BIODERMA SEBIUM LOTION
with Fluidactiv™ Patent

(SGD$33.90 for 200ml)

A non-sticky toning lotion that's specially formulated to soothe and treat oily skin.

Did I mention that this formula is specially for Asian skin? (woohoo!)

It contains a blend of active ingredients that helps balance skin’s pH, reduces excess oil and keeps skin hydrated for 8 hours!

What are the ingredients that's supporting this?

Glycerin: Provides 8-hour lasting hydration

Capryloyl Glycine (amino acid): Regulates skin’s pH to healthy level and limits the growth of P.acnes bacteria

Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6: Reduces sebum production and has anti-bacterial properties

Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates and refines skin’s texture with

Mushroom Extract: Tightens pores

DIRECTION

Pour onto cotton pad and sweep across skin in an outward motion, or pour onto palm and pat into skin with fingertips. Avoid eye and lips.

For best results, use together with Sebium Mat Control for optimal shine-control and hydration

BIODERMA SEBIUM MAT CONTROL

with Fluidactiv™ Patent

(SGD$36.90 for 30ml)

The next addition to the Bioderma Sensibio Range...

the Bioderma Sebium Mat Control!

This is a daily moisturiser that provides just the right amount of shine control and hydration by controlling excess oil, soothe skin and prevent dryness. Just like the Sebium Lotion, it promises 8-hour shine control and smooth effect with the Matt and Smooth Technology which includes mattifying micro powders and silicones. This can also be used as a makeup base!

What are the ingredients that's supporting this?

Glycerin: Provides 12-hour hydration

Zinc Gluconate and Vitamin B6: Reduces sebum production and has anti-bacterial properties

Salicylic Acid: Refines and improves skin’s texture

Mushroom Extract: Minimizes the appearance of large pores

DIRECTION

Squeeze out a sufficient amount and apply on skin in an outward motion.

Avoid eyes and lips.

For best results, use together with Bioderma Sebium Lotion for optimal shine-control and hydration

Let's start off the day!

You can see that the cream mattifies my face but doesn't dry it out.

I love how there's a slight glow on my skin - making it looks healthy.

Decided to go out with no makeup to test how good it is!

AFTER 8 HOURS
Hi no makeup face!!

You can see that my skin still doesn't look oily!
I can see why the cream can also be used as a primer - since it can really help to keep the oils at bay.

AFTER 7 DAYS
So I used this for a week together with my makeup on some days and here's what my skin looked like after 7 days.

Even after the end of the day - my skin isn't looking oily!

VERDICT

I love how simple and clean the packaging is - not to mention it's very easy to use it.

The smell of the product is pretty nice too - it feels...clinical?

I'm not sure if that makes sense but it feels like it will deliver results (LOL)

Whenever my period comes rolling around, my skin breaks out like MAD and when I was trying these two products I was just about to get my period.

To my surprise, my breakouts weren't crazy like usual and I only got 1 breakout.

WHICH IS RARE!

If you have combo/oily skin like me - definitely give this skincare range a go!

The products will be available island wide from 1 June 2018 and there's a promotion going on at Guardian right now!! Buy 1 and get the 2nd item at 50% off!
Here's the link below ↓

Sebium Mat Control

Sebium Lotion

For updates and more information of the products, check out the information and links below!

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Thank you to both Bioderma Singapore and the Sample Store for letting me try these products out!

xoxo,

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