[Product Review] Facial Essence Treatment by SKII

 Hi people! I am back. And this time with a product review. I do actually buy a lot of beauty products, thanks to my ever changing skin conditions. 

For the previous year, I was having a couple of skin problems, namely, acne, stubborn whiteheads, occasionally the cystic acne and dull complexion. Every time my skin misbehaves itself, my confidence level automatically drops. I find myself not being able to leave house without make up, especially my foundation. The sun helps my skin no further. As time passes, I've noticed a couple of spots, or what women call....PIGMENTATION. Because I am relatively fair, these pigmentation often looks like freckles. 

My skin is starting to be sensitive as well! Every time I take a walk under the sun, there is a painful sting to my skin. Being ignorant, obviously, I figured it was normal....until....I went for a facial session with Skin Serenity using Thalgo products. Even the beautician mentioned about my sensitive skin and how dry and dehydrated my skin is, it is difficult to do an extraction on me.

That's when I decided, I needed a miracle!

I've been itching to get the SKII Facial Essence Treatment for the longest time. I've heard so much reviews about it and spent so much time reading on it. Some bad reviews, some dubbed it the 'miracle water'.

I went out to get a 75ml bottle of the dubbed 'miracle water'. It is an added step in my facial routine: cleanse, tone, essence, moisturize. 

My take on it after 10 days?

LOVE IT MAX! Am starting to even think I won't be able to live without this. After using it for 2 days, there was a purging effect. But it recovers fast, and my skin purged even up till now. There are several reasons why I love this.

First, it is a miracle to dehydrated skin. My skin feel utterly soft every time I use the FTE. My dehydrated skin was the cause of stubborn whiteheads. Besides the purging effect, it is so much more easier to extract impurities these days. No more nail marks or scars from hard extractions.

Secondly, because of its ability to hydrate skin, I find that I don't oil that much anymore. Usually when I get to work, without the FTE, I start to oil at 10.30am. With the FTE now, I only start to oil after lunch and that's also because the weather is extremely warm and humid outside. Thumbs up for its oil control properties! I no longer feel so attached to my facial blotters.

Lastly, I love how it makes my skin look 'alive'! 

Of course, there are some downfalls. Besides the purging effect, if I stopped using the FTE for a day, there is a vast difference in my skin tone. It becomes dull and oily, until the next application. It appears to be relatively an addictive item. 

Would I buy again?

If there was a zombie apocalypse, I'd stock up on the FTE before my Maggie! lol. Kidding. But it's a definitely a repurchase for me. Am even thinking of getting the 330ml bottle after I finish this.

 I now feel so much more confident about my skin! Pictures above were taken only 3 days after using the FTE, and of course, without any make up. :) It worked for me.

How are the Mega Sales treating you? Not very good on my wallet, but will try to control from now on!

The air is not healthy out there these days, so people, stay indoors as much as possible and make sure you get a substantial amount of water intake daily!

Last @ Kampachi

 I promised to blog, but clearly, it was a failure. I am a failure! Haha. I find too many reasons not to update. But the whole idea of updating is so one day, I'd be able to look back and see how I was when I was way younger.

These are pictures from March. THAT old pictures. Gotten the news that the authorities were going to abolish Equatorial Hotel. My childhood memories were literally all made there. I love love LOVE Kampachi. And nope, it just isn't the same as the one in Pavilion. The taste and the ambience and the people. Before they closed the place, I took a last trip there with my family in conjunction with my sister's birthday.

I made sure I called all my favourites on the menu.

Sashimi was fresh as usual.

  

One of my utmost favourites! Beef teppanyaki, medium rare. It was made perfectly. And don't forget the crispy garlic slices!

 My mum's favourite. The Sanma Shioyaki. One of items in my must-order list!

 

I love tofu, so the Agedeshi Tofu is on my list too! Even when I visit other Japanese restaurants, the Agedeshi Tofu will always be on my order list. :) woots!

 The Ebi Tempura is a rather simple dish but my sisters have this ordered since she was young and there's just so much memories with this dish.

This time around, I brought my man. It was his first and last time at Equatorial's Kampachi and he, like me, loves the Beef Teppanyaki! 

My last time to Equatorial Hotel was filled with emotions. Found myself taking pictures with almost everything there, the vase, the couch, the spiral staircase. Hope the building will be up in no time! I literally grew up there.

Now that tomorrow is a working day, I shall snuggle in bed and dream away! :)

New hang!

 When I logged in, the new blogger layout kinda made me hesitate to blog. I am definitely not a tech savvy person and in fact, blogger's 'not the easiest' method of posting pictures up never really did encourage me to blog. 

Lost my internet connection for about a week plus and was itching to blog then. With my boyfriend always away for snooker training (yes, snooker is his latest OBSESSION), I have loads of spare time on my hands. I just want to occupy my time! Kind of promised myself to blog when I got my internet back. Hope this blogging mojo stays for awhile. Notice how I am always gung ho for a short period of time? 

These are backdated pictures from a long long time ago.

Boyfriend always wanted to bring me to the Hot Air Balloon fest held in Putrajaya and this time, we made it! In fact, boyfriend was sick and I was all set to skip this year. The hot weather will not help his condition much. I was however, disappointed I didn't get to go up those hot air balloon rides. Tickets and rides were obviously limited.

 Damn those colourful hot air balloons! Hopefully, I'll be able to wake up earlier next year so I can get those tickets.

I am in love with this place I stumbled upon randomly one day during lunch time. People, say hi to Publika! In fact, I 've been there so much for the past few weeks, if you have been on my twitter. There are so many variety of cafes and restaurants, all in one place. It is a very artsy mall and I guess, being environmental friendly is one of Publika's concept. Great place for friends to hang out and catch up. I love having dinners with my boyfriend there. 

There's Ben's at Publika, which happens to be one of my favourite restaurants/cafes. Gotta love their Nachos Libre! However, there's a BIG room for improvement for service level at the Ben's at Publika as compared to their outlet at Pavilion. Boyfriend and I waited for almost 30 minutes for a table but clearly there were around 6 empty tables available at that time. Pfffft.

 Ben's at Publika.

 A must order item for boyfriend and I every time we go to Ben's! The Nachos Libre as starters.

 I had their Creamy Chicken Pie but by the time this came, I was already full to the brim! Couldn't finish at all.

And I love BIG at Publika. You can probably find all the rare grocery items at this grocer. Prices are relatively steep but the items are nothing but FRESH! From afar, you can actually smell the fresh aroma of the fruits and vegetables from the grocer. The first time I was there, the scent totally drew me over. I really usually am not the 'grocery' type. 

If you are in no doubt sick of overcrowded malls like 1 Utama or Mid Valley, Publika is a pretty nice place to have a coffee and a slice of cake to just chill for the weekend. I personally love the creative and artsy ambience this place gives. I have visited other restaurants at Publika, namely Plan B and The Bee, which I guess I will blog about the next time around. So if you're looking for somewhere different to hang, Google up Publika for the directions there.

My rantings shall stop there today. It's Monday blues all over again tomorrow. Take care and don't forget to have a fantastic week ahead!