Review: Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

It was because of my impulsiveness that I got to own the Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream, and boy, am I glad for having done that impulse buy! It's rare that I thank myself for those moments.

This is my first Mizon product, but I have been hearing about its reputation in the Korean skincare world for quite some time now.

I did not have much expectations about this gel cream, like I said, it was an impulse buy.

Containing 74% of snail mucin, it's supposedly great for skin repair, hence the name 'Recovery Gel Cream'.

It's also alcohol-free!

Cute packaging, nothing too fancy or princess-y. I like that the nozzle came with a seal when I first got it.

The texture is that of a gel. Not a cross between a gel and a cream. It's gel.

It blends in smoothly and absorbs well into the skin.

I use this day and night. It's perfect for mornings because it feels light yet it moisturizes well, and doesn't make my naturally oily skin any oilier (unlike the Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturing Gel). On nighttime, it's still better to use a heavier moisturizing cream along with it.

I haven't noticed any of its skin transforming abilities, probably because I am so fixated on trying out new products and on the lookout for their effects instead.

Regardless of whether the benefits are apparent or not, it's still a wonderful moisturizer with bomb ingredients. Overall, I love this gel. I'm already on my second tube.

Mini Haul: Etude House ~

So I went on a little trip to Etude House Glorietta and came home with these:

Pearl Aura Brightening Essence - PHP 898

Pure Water Baobab Moist Cream - PHP 798

Moistfull Collagen Sleeping Pack - PHP 578

Freebies!

Moistfull Collagen Emulsion

Moistfull Super Collagen Ampoule Essence

Pearl Aura Brightening Essence Lotion

Pure Water Baobab 3-Step Care

I Need You Pearl Mask - PHP 58

I Need You Korean Ginseng Mask - PHP 58

Full reviews once I've tried them out! Ciao!

My Beauty Wishlist This 2013 (Updated)

This is my beauty and skincare wishlist for this year 2013, and next year 2014. I swear will try not to buy any products aside from the ones on this list, of course besides the replenishments. Remember, okay self? Please do really try.

A very long list indeed, but it's not like I'm going to buy all of them, heck of course not. One or two items per category, and I'm good to go. These are all candidates for HG status, btw. So here we go, a wishlist for my sensitive, acne-prone, oily skin:

Updated as of 12.03.13, I have already received some of the products. :3
Updated 12.09.13 (:
Updated 12.10.13!

Skincare

• Moisturizer

☑ Peter Thomas Roth ultra lite oil free
⍻ MD Formulations moisture defense hydrating gel
⍻ Laneige water bank gel cream
⍻ Neutrogena hydroboost gel

• Moisturizer with spf
☑ Neutrogena hydroboost gel spf 30
☑ Philosophy take a deep breath moisturizer spf 30
☑ Mario Badescu oil-free moisturizer spf 30
⍻ Mario Badescu aloe moisturizer spf 15

• Facial mist
☑ Ole Henriksen african red tea mist
⍻ Laneige water bank mineral skin mist

• Lip balm
☑ Ole Henriksen red tea exfoliating lip salvation
☑ First Aid Beauty ultra lip therapy
⍻ Tarte lip surgence skintuitive lip tint in Energy

• Lip balm with spf
☑ Sunbum lip balm SPF 30

• Skin oils/ointment
☑ Bio oil
☑ Tarte pure maracuja oil
⍻ Hydroxatone celtrixa stretch mark lotion

Beauty

• BB cream
☑ Tarte bb tinted 12-hour primer broad spectrum spf 30
☑ Estee Lauder daywear multi-perfecting bb creme
⍻ Dior diorsnow white reveal uv protection spf 50 bb
⍻ Kanebo kate gel bb

• Light Foundation
☑ Benefit hello flawless oxygen wow
⍻ Chanel vitalumiere aqua

• Heavy Foundation
☑ RMK liquid foundation

⍻ Chanel perfection lumiere
⍻ Clinique anti blemish solutions liquid makeup
⍻ Bobbi Brown long wear even finish
⍻ Bobbi Brown skin foundation

• Powder Foundation
☑ Clinique perfectly real radiant skin makeup - replenishment, *HG*
⍻ Dior diorskin forever compact
⍻ Chanel double perfection lumiere

• Finishing Powder
⍻ Ben Nye
⍻ Tarte amazonian clay pressed mineral powder

• Red Lipstick
☑ Chanel rouge allure in Pirate

• MLBB Lipstick

☑ Chane rouge coco in Mademoiselle
☑ Bobbi Brown lip color in Tulle
☑ Dior nude rouge in Grege / Charnelle
☑ Bobbi Brown lip color in Nude Rose / Nude / Soft Rose
⍻ Dior addict lip glow

•  Lipstick
⍻ Dior rouge dior in Rouge Blossom / Pink Cocotte/ Pink Songe

⍻ Yves Saint Laurent rouge pur couture in Taupe Raphael
⍻ Yves Saint Laurent rouge pur couture in Roxanne
⍻ Yves Saint Laurent rouge volupte shine in Rose Infinite
⍻ Laura Mercier rouge nouveau weightless lip color in Cafe (slightly nude) / Shy (light rose) / Silk

•  Matte Lipstick
☑ Nars pure matte lipstick in Tonkin
⍻ Nars pure matte lipstick in Montego Bay / Bangkok
⍻ Laura Mercier rouge nouveau weightless lip color in Moi (cherry red) / Mod (retro red)

• Blush

☑ Dior vibrant color in New Red

⍻ Dior diorblush glowing color in Sugar & Spice
⍻ Dior vibrant color in Lady Red

• Lips & Cheeks
☑ thebalm Stainiac in Beauty Queen
⍻ Bobbi Brown pot rouge in Rose

• Blemish Concealer

☑ BareMinerals correcting concealer

☑ Murad acne treatment concealer
⍻ Naturactor

• Liquid Concealer
☑ Dior diorskin nude skin perfecting hydrating concealer
⍻ Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer
⍻ Estee Lauder double wear concealer
⍻ Tarte amazonian clay full coverage concealer

• Highlighter
⍻ Dior skinflash radiant booster pen
⍻ Yves Saint Laurent touche eclat

• Bronzer - ON THE HUNT

• Mascara
☑ Diorshow mascara
☑ Urban Decay mascara

• Eyeliner
☑ Urban Decay 24/7 glide on pencil

So, there you go. What do you think? :3

Céleteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer ~ Review

Hi everyone! I'm going to give a short review of Céleteque's Facial Moisturizer from its Hydration line.

I am so not a moisturizer person. Well after much research, I learned that moisturizers are essentials even for oilies like me. This has been receiving rave reviews on forums, and at the time I really needed a moisturizer, so I bought this and tested it out.

I got this at Watson's, Php127 for the 50ml. There's also a 100ml size for Php210. This is available nationwide.

According to Céleteque:

• Céleteque DermoScience HYDRATION facial moisturizer has a unique hydrogel formulation that provides the skin with optimum hydration without the greasy after-feel.
• Its triple moisturizing system contains Glycerin, Pro-Vitamin B5, and Aloe Vera that work deep down to provide lasting relief from skin dryness.
• Has Dimethicone that seals in the skin's moisture
• Leaves you with soft, smooth and supple skin

It's dermatologist tested, water-based and oil free, non-comedogenic, hypo-allergenic, and fragrance-free. I thought this was perfect for my oily, acne-prone, sensitive skin.

The first time I tried this was nighttime, after my normal skincare routine sans moisturizer.

Applying this was a joy. Its gel-like consistency spread on smoothly and was easily absorbed by my skin. My face felt cool. True enough, it left my skin soft, smooth and supple. I couldn't believe how perfect this was... almost.

Came morning, I woke up with my face still feeling fresh. I was so surprised I didn't have oil at all. But what I had was three freaking new pimples! Pimples that weren't there last night. I was sooo disappointed, I had high hopes for this moisturizer. Well, I didn't plan on giving up just yet. I still applied it during the day. And then at night. The next morning, guess what, another new pimples! It wasn't my time of the month yet, so it had to be this moisturizer. It sucks but I just had to let it go. It may have been perfect, the application, price, overall experience... but products that cause breakouts are really a deal breaker for me.

It works for lotta gals out there. Sadly, it just didn't cut it for me. But you might want to check it out! It may work for you too. Or have you already tried it? Tell me what you think! (:

Review Summary: Céleteque Hydration Facial Moisturizer

Pros:

Affordable

Sturdy packaging

Great texture

Provides total moisture

Controls oil

Cons:

Causes breakouts

Overall:

2/5

Would I repurchase? No

Would I recommend this? It might not have worked for me, but it may work for others, so yes.