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[REVIEW] Cure Natural Aqua Gel

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Hi guys! I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and can you believe it's almost 2014????? Since I probably won't update on New Year's, image!!!!
 I still live in the 2007 time period, I don't really know what's so special about 2007 for me but it's sort of like a benchmark year for me. And I just realized it's been 7 years since 2007....omg

 It's been a while since I last posted...I haven't really been in the mood to blog lately /procrastination.

 But let's get onto the review~

 I was fortunate enough to receive the highly-raved Cure Natural Aqua Gel (250 mL) as a present for Christmas so I decided "hey let's get off my lazy butt and do a review"

Cure Natural Aqua Gel (250 ml)
(Ranges from $30-$40+ USD)



If you don't know about this product, it is the #1 best-selling exfoliate in Japan- apparently selling 1 bottle every 12 seconds! 


 What they claim:


  • Gentle and natural exfoliating gel that removes dead skin effectively without causing undue stress to the skin.
  • Removes only unwanted dead skin.
  • Neither dries or thins your skin, preventing irritation and vulnerability to sun damage.
  • Gently and effectively removes old and dead skin cells to promote skin renewal and prevent skin problems.
  • With regular use, Cure keeps your skin healthy, smooth and glowing.
  • Contains 90% revitalized hydrogen water and natural plant extracts from aloe vera, gingko and rosemary.
  • Does not use preservatives, fragrance, artificial colorings or alcohol that can irritate skin.
    • (Courtesy of YesAsia)
    My Experience:
    (I would yield caution if you don't like semi-close up pictures of skin)
    **Pictures edited w/ adjusted brightness & contrast so you can see the results better unless stated


      Watery consistency, looks slightly milky. Doesn't smell like anything.

    After rubbing in for 10 seconds:


    Q: What are those flakes?
    A: My dead skin that came off after rubbing in the product. Gross right? But it's oddly satisfying and mystifying at the same time. But this is most likely why it's Japan's #1 selling product. Because you actually see your dead skin come off.


    Here's another picture in case you are interested:



    Now here's an unedited picture


    The pink circle is not representing my dead skin but where I rubbed the product in. Now divert your eyes to the outer edges of the circle, can you see a difference in the brightness in my skin? It may be hard to tell in this picture (and I purposely didn't edit this so you get the real thing) but if you can look close enough, there is definitely a difference.

    When I first applied this to the left side of my cheek and washed the whole thing off, I didn't notice at first but I my cheek was visibly brighter than the rest of my face xD! Thank you to my mom for pointing that out.

    My skin is visibly brighter, softer, and smoother.

    I like to dub this product as "the little miracle product"

    Conclusion:
    1 billion stars / 10 Seriously.
    Pros:
    Does what it claims. Enough said.
    Cons:

    On the pricey side. (Ranges from $30-$40 USD)
    Tips:
    • When I say you do not need a lot, you really do not need a lot. I hardly press down the pump and the amount of product that comes out covers one whole side of my cheek.
    • Do not apply when your face is wet.
    • Only need to be used 1~2 times a week. (* I recommend once)
    • Do not apply on the face all at once. Instead, apply in specific areas of your face at one time. For example, my routine is forehead, left cheek, right cheek, nose, chin. Since on my first trial I spread the product all over my face, after I finished one area and went to the next, it was all dried up! However, this 'technique' prevents this from happening
    • Use a moisturizer afterwards to retain moisture in the skin.


    Don't forget to comment down below!
    (PS: Would you like to see a "What I Got for Christmas Haul?")

    Collective Haul (Fashion, Accessories, Beauty)

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    This is just a small collective haul from the things I bought in the past of couple of weeks. I'm trying to stop clothing shopping since I have more clothes than I really deserve yet I only wear a select few pair of clothing >.< Shame on me, I know.
    Sometimes I wish I could just restart my whole closet because my style has slowly been changing. I used to be infatuated by anything with bows and lace but now I'm more into the hipster look. To be honest, now when I dress really girly I just cringe...I'm not saying I hate girly cutesy fashion- I absolutely love it! (Do you see how much of a in-between person I am LOL? One minute I'm like: "I want to look cute today!" And then the next minute: "No, I want to be total hipsta." I literally have an identity crisis sometimes...I mean look at my blog, it's all kawaii with the emoticons and everything- and I LOVE IT! Ok enough with my hidden identity crisis, I'm going to have a mental breakdown any minute now.)

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    Fashion:


    Heart Print Peter Pan Sleeveless Tank (aka what I like to call "the little ball of sunshine")- some Korean clothing store

    I know this shirt is totally out of season but it was pretty cheap ($10) and I could always use it for layering / wait until next season.

    Close up of the print- cute right?




    3/4 Sleeve Peter Pan Knit- Gap 
    (It looks huge but it's just boxy.)

    Close up of the collar

    This is probably my favorite buy out of everything. I'm not really a Gap person but I go in once in a while when I'm searching for a certain clothing item or when they have a good sale going on. They had other colors like blue, black, black with white stripes, and a gray with white stripes. I was going to buy the gray with white stripes also but I decided against it. I am slightly regretting it. 



    Flannel Button Up- Forever 21

    Removable Hoodie!

    I've been meaning to buy an oversized flannel with red in it for the past year or so. I love flannels because they are a NEED for layering. 

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    Accessories:


    Bun wraps- Claires

    If you guys are familiar with the ウサミミ (Usamimi), this is basically a smaller version of it but exclusively for buns! If you never heard about these before, it's basically a piece of cloth with a wire inside so you can bend it while still retaining it's shape. The trend for these died down a lot over the past 3 or so years but I don't really care because I love the cute, pin-up look it exerts.


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    Beauty:



    Ambi Fade Cream- Harmon

    Actually my mom bought this for herself to try to fade some aging spots, but she's letting me borrow it. I'm seeing if I can fade some post-acne scars and some hyperpigmentation under my eyes. I'll probably do a review after a few weeks of using it.



    Lovely Me:ex Design My Eyebrow Pencil (Black) - The Face Shop

    If you guys want a review, just comment below!


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    Guys I've decided. I'm a cute hipster. Ok no.




     PS:(Upcoming posts alert! INFINITE OGS experience!!!!)




    [REVIEW] My Scheming: Green Tea and Barley Whitening Sheet Mask

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    I noticed my skin is starting to dry out as it gets colder outside. Oddly enough it's really hot at this moment although we are in October. Anyways, I thought I should treat my skin to a sheet mask since I seldom do them (because I'm lazy) and in the meantime do a review! Killing two birds with one stone  


    My Scheming is a Taiwanese sheet mask brand. If you are familiar with My Beauty Diary masks then this brand is exactly like it, except the packaging is cuter in my opinion.



    The dotted lines are so you can pop-out the lid and all of your sheets will be displayed. It's more for stores when they are selling individual masks.




    "Green tea contains abundant chlorophyllin, Catechin, Vitamin c, Vitamin E, and B-Caroteen. Green tea polyphenots is a good Anti-oxidant. Barley can remove melanin, brighten dim skin, promote skin metabolism, and smoothen coarse skin."

    Ingredients: Beadlike Grain Extract • Green Tea Extract • Collagen • Aloe Extract • Watercress Extract • Xanthan Gum • 1,3 Butylene Glycik • Disodium Edta • Dmom Hydanton • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • Water

    (If anyone could tell me what the last row of ingredients are excluding water, comment below and I will give you brownie points.)

    Directions: After cleansing, remove pearl paper and place the mask over your face. Press it lightly onto your face. Leave on for about 15-20 minutes. Remove the mask. Pat and leave for essence absorption.



    There are 10 packets per box.


     This mask definitely does moisturize my skin. After taking it off and massaging in the extra essence left on my face, my face felt smoother, softer, and more supple. When I look in the mirror, I can tell my skin looks less tired, more radiant, and overall, more happy.

    As for whitening, I believe it makes your skin more radiant if anything. I'm not into the whole "white skin = beautiful" phase (anymore). To me, I use whitening products to balance out my skin tone and get rid of any pigmentation I have, which is A LOT. 

    The only "bad" thing I have to say about this mask is that I have to wash the essence off after I massage it in. This may sound rhetorical but I do not fully massage in the essence. Like I said, I'm lazy and to massage in all of the essence takes a lot of time. So if I just leave the essence lying on my face, it gets sticky and gross feeling to me. This also happens with My Beauty Diary Masks too so this is not the only brand that does this to me. The stickiness does go away though after a couple of minutes but I rather just wash it off because I'm sensitive when it comes to my skin on my face feeling gross. 


    --In a nutshell--

    Pros:

    - Moisturizes 
    - Smoothens
    - Makes skin more radiant
    - Not expensive ($10-$15 depending where you live for 10 sheets)
    - A lot of extra essence left inside the packet
    - Do not have to wash essence off
    -Made of good material

    Cons:
    -Does not whiten
    - Leaves sticky feeling on skin


    Overall:  / 5











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