Rosh Gurung

So many people don’t realise how important it is for us to moisturise our skin daily, both on our face and body. When we start to age, our skin becomes drier and drier. Moisturising our whole body instead of focusing solely on our face should be an essential part of our daily routine. Body moisturisers don’t just keep us and our skin beautiful. There are numerous benefits that they offer. I recently came across one of the best body creams.

According to The Body Shop, camellia oil has been used by Japanese women since the 8th century to gently soften and moisturise skin. This product is light, bouncy and smooth texture wise. The fragrance is layered with exotic floral tones and takes us to a new world of Spa treatments as well as leaving the user with a subtle and pleasant aroma for the whole day. It is absolutely my new favourite moisturising body cream and I will for sure purchase more when I have used it all.

After using this product every morning and night, I noticed a difference in the smoothness of my skin. Every time I visited a hair removal salon, the staff there always asked me if I used body cream or lotion despite using it everyday. Now they compliment how my skin has become a lot softer. I have never owned a body moisturiser which actually does what it claims to do except for this one. One of the things I love about this cream is that it melts effortlessly over the skin and is absorbed so easily. It has just the right consistency. It definitely leaves your skin feeling velvety smooth. Not only does it sooth your skin after a warm shower, the soft floral scent will linger on your body for a lengthy amount of time. It is even better when you massage it onto your skin after exfoliating.

Some people might be put off by the price but this body cream is worth the price. It’s a luxurious treat that leaves your skin smooth and soft. I definitely recommend this product if you want to indulge yourself in a relaxing beauty ritual and enjoy the soft floral aroma and hydrating qualities of this body cream. One word for this cream, “PERFECTION”.

Love,
Rosh

Most of us have already added facial exfoliation to our skincare routine. I personally love scrubbing my face twice or thrice a week to slough off dead skin and increase cell turnover but I tend to forget about the rest of the body when its made with the same cells and, just like the skin cells on our face regularly shed to reveal new and healthier skin underneath, the cells on the body do the same. I do apply body lotion every day and night however, I have never ever given the same love to the rest of my body as I have to my face until I came across this amazingly wonderful product.

Dead Sea Salt Scrub is a skincare product designed to facilitate the removal of dead skin cells through exfoliation as well as to increase blood circulation throughout the body. I decided to give this product a try just because I got attracted to the whole “Spa Of The World” line and the jar, which comes in 350ml, is so beautiful. Dead Sea Salt’s unique mineral composition gives this scrub therapeutic qualities for skincare. It’s comprised of 21 beneficial minerals. It’s a very gentle scrub and leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. The smell is light but heavenly and alluring. It contains large salt granules and the oil in the scrub helps them to glide over the skin whilst exfoliating. The product spreads out easily if applied in circular motions and the salt particles dissolve quickly. I rinsed it off with lukewarm water. It leaves your skin feeling incredibly smooth, hydrated and invigorated due to the rich minerals in the Dead Sea salt. My skin is softer and more subtle as the oil base is absorbed beautifully. It doesn’t leave an oily residue. It’s a perfect product to keep your skin beautiful and definitely a saviour for dry and flaky skin.

Scrub twice a week. If you have super sensitive skin, exfoliate once a week. Try to avoid too much pressure and don’t be too aggressive when using it.

If you are not using a body scrub then you are missing out on a number of benefits that it provides. Make sure to find the right body scrub which is gentle but effective. Don’t forget to grab yourself one!

Love,
Rosh

Essences can be found in lots of Korean beauty skin care routines. The function of essences lie somewhere among a serum (check out my Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum review) and a face cream. It has a clear liquid texture. One of the best things about essences are that they are compatible with every skin type, whether you have dry, dull, acne prone or oily skin. 

There are 2 types of Innisfree Soybean Energy Essences, one being the Light and the other one Original. The one I am using right now is the Original version because the sales person gave me this when I asked for the Light version (my first ever essence). However, both have the same functions even though the original contains 91% of fermented Jeju soybean solution and the Light version contains 94%. Its active ingredients give you a glowy complexion and helps to restore firmness. As well as this, there is a 9-free system: harmful additives paragons, animal ingredients, mineral oil, silicon oil, synthetic colour, polyacrylamide, imidazolidinly urea, triethanolamine and fragrance. For winter, I definitely prefer this version as the texture is more viscous than water whilst the Light version is watery which is good for summer. I just love this essence and how it makes my skin feel super smooth and soft. It absorbs quickly into skin leaving zero residue. It also helps to calm your zits. My skin feels supple and more moisturised after applying. This product is amazing.

You use this after cleansing and before your entire skincare. I suggest not to pour it into a cotton ball or pad as you might be wasting the product and all the nutrients and moisture your skin desires. Instead, pour a little amount onto your hands and pat or press it into your forehead, chin and cheeks. By doing so, your skin is able to absorb it quickly. 

Most of the essences are pricey but if you want to have great skin, you have got to commit. Once you see the results, your skin will be thankful. 

Love,
Rosh

Ever since Innisfree opened their stores in Hong Kong, I have bought and tried many of the products in their skincare range. And yes, I am a huge fan of the brand. I have never ever tried foundation as I always have been scared that it might suddenly cause my skin to breakout. I have tried BB cream from a few other brands which are not worthy of a review. They have caused acne. This Long Wear BB Cream is my first ever cosmetic from Innisfree and comes in only 3 shades: #1 Pink Beige, #2 Natural Beige and #3 True Beige. It would be nice if they had more shades so it would be easier for people to select and try one which is similar to the tone of their skin, but due to their limited shades they can’t. It claims to last a long time and provides the user with a perfect cover.

I am using #1 Pink Beige as it’s relatively close to my skin colour. The formula might seem light and bright however within one or two minutes after the application, you will notice how it blends well. I love how it is in a tube which makes it easier for me to put on my hand, without unnecessary wastage and will definitely last you for a year. I apply it with my Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, which I wet before I dab the sponge with a small amount of the BB cream. It certainly helps you cover up any blemish or redness, however for darker spots, you might need a concealer. It blends out very well and does not make your face look cakey. It has a nice semi matte, dewy or natural finish and provides a medium coverage more than a tinted moisturiser but less than a foundation. The smell is alright, not too overwhelming. 

It's definitely one of the best BB Creams I have ever used and this product is great for everyday wear. If you are looking for a natural looking skin with a light-sheer coverage, this product is most likely for you. 

Love,
Rosh

Cup O’ Coffee is one of Lush’s exfoliating masks that can be used both on the face and body. It’s made from actual ground coffee. Lush claims that the ingredients in this mask refresh you skin, deep cleanse and leave your skin feeling soft, clean and wonderfully fragrant. It comes in two sizes - 150g and 325g. I bought it after learning about the benefits of coffee for the skin. The caffeine in the coffee is known to have good skin benefits such as reducing redness and inflammation. It also stimulates circulation which results in brighter and glowing skin. 

The smell is very strong so for all the coffer lovers out there, this is an absolutely amazing product for you. Though I am more of a tea person, I can’t get over how delicious this mask smells. It has a thick consistency. You will find chunky ground coffee granules in the mask which might be a little rough for some people with sensitive skin when scrubbing, however don’t worry as it doesn’t leave your skin looking all red. Instead, it does in fact reduce the redness. Honesty, this product works wonders for me. It has left my skin feeling nothing but deeply hydrated, smooth, fresh and clean. I also noticed my pores have minimised. It has an amazing exfoliating power. It literally wakes your dull, tight skin up and helps to calm it.

I apply a generous portion after a hot shower, using The Body Shop blusher brush (there are times I use my hand, however it gets real messy). Then I leave it for about 10 to 15 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water. Don’t forget to gently massage and scrub your face in order to get the benefits of the coffee granules.

I am not gonna lie, it’s absolutely one of my favourite products from Lush. If you want something to give you an instant boost, this mask is definitely for you. Also, if you go to any of Lush’s stores and ask for a sample of a certain product, they will happily give you one for free in a teeny tiny pot. Another reason why I LOVE LUSH so much. 

Love,
Rosh