Boots Mediterranean Olive Bergamot and Walnut Body Scrub  

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Boots Says:
This gentle body scrub created from simple wholesome Mediterranean oils uses walnut shell and apricot seeds to exfoliate dead skin and leave you with soft, smooth and radiant skin. With nourishing almond oil, moisturizing pistachio oil and softening olive oil.



Foxy Frangipani Says:
Scent: Citrusy + Woody
Nett Wt: 400ml
Price: Less than THB200 (on sale)
Texture: Runny with tiny particles
Color: Lemon with brown bits


This is quite a huge tub of scrub! And I am glad I bought it (sorry luggage, I know you have suffered with all the weight I put you through). The seeds are just about the right texture for a good scrub (body, too harsh for face). Passed the deo-pits test beautifully, without causing irritation to skin.

This managed to help to prevent ingrown hair too. I use this every other day - I tend to have dry skin on my legs, sometimes it gets scaly and started peeling. With regular scrub, and top with a good lotion after that, it keeps the peeling at bay.

The scent is refreshing as well, I like the woody smell. Rinses off very easily, no greasy leftovers. Does not cause sensitivity too. I have one more use before bidding it goodbye, and I find the tub pretty good for recycling. Like, keeping my cotton pads, or storing my "bedak sejuk" (rice powder).


Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau (Water), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum) (Mineral Oil), Juglans Regia Shell Powder (Walnut), Prunus Armeniaca Seed Powder (Apricot), Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (Olive), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond), Steareth 21, Phenoxyethanol, Pistacia Vera Seed Oil (Pistacio), Carbomer, Methylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol (Natural Vitamin E), Benzoic Acid


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Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner  

Posted by: Foxy Frangipani


Botanics Says:
Botanics range combines active plant extracts in carefully balanced formulations to give you the right product for your skin type. Refresh and remove the last traces of make-up and surface grime with this Botanics Organic Rosewater Toner. 

This delicately fragrant Rosewater, produced from the highly prized Damask Rose, has been used for centuries as a toner and cleanse, particularly for fair and dry skin. 

Its gentle action leaves skin toned and refreshed.  Plant extracts at levels that really work, combined and formulated for unbeatable product performance. Naturally. Authenticated by Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.


Foxy Frangipani Says:
Scent: Rosewater
Nett Wt: 150ml
Price: Less than THB200 (on sale)
Texture: Watery
Color: Clear

One of my treasure finds from Boots Bangkok :) I got it because I love the smell of rosewater. And of course, it was on sale.

It didn't sting or cause redness even when I wipe it over my eyes. 150ml finished pretty quickly if used twice a day; the cotton loved this stuff!

Left my skin smelling rather sweet, but did not linger on. 

Overall it gave my skin some moisture, and with cotton pad, usually remove some traces of dirt. And skin felt silky smooth.

I must say as much as I like this, this is not a necessity for me (if only it hydrates a little more). But I wouldn't re-purchasing this if on sale again. Could do a great mid-day refresh.

The clear bottle is a good indicator of how much product is left. 

Ingredients:
Water 
Alcohol denat 
Glycerin 
Damascus rose oil 
Citronellol

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Vintage 4711 - Oh So Cool!  

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So vintagey right? My eyes fell in love with the look of the bottle. And when I read the description, my brain fell in love with musk, jasmine (omg jasmine!) and bulgarian rose.

I think it would look good on my dresser, don't you think? ;)


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Want Want Want, But Too Many Things Already!  

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Spring cleaning remains one of the most horrifying experience for me, because I am a hoarder! I don't throw things (if they look pretty / cute); and can seriously accumulate over the years. It can get really stressful. 

I sat down and after much self debate; conclusion is that - I really do not have a lot of time to blog and write proper reviews. Work has always been top priority (pays for my living yo) and this alone eats up alot of my time. And, now that I'm married; one more chunk of time goes to family.

Hence, I finally decided to throw away those fancy packagings and empty jars / bottles. If I can squeeze in time to blog, bonus for me :) If not, then no point keeping them and eating up my space at home.

Heavy hearted, but I just chucked out bags of stuffs. I'm not very convinced that I could continue throwing though..

Okay, getting to my wardrobe now. At the same time, resisting the temptation for these brushes!
>.<"

I'm finding it difficult to fork out money these days! Whatever is happening to me...

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H2O Marine Cleansing Gel  

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H2O Says:
An oil-free cleanser that foams away makeup and surface impurities while soothing the skin with Microencapsulated Softening Beads, Acacia, and Hydrating Marine Blend.

  • Formulated with microencapsulated softening beads to leave skin clean, clear and refreshed without stripping or drying
  • Acacia helps soothe irritated skin, clarifying tone and texture
  • Sea Mineral Complex helps maximize the delivery of hydrating marine extracts, including wakame, sea fennel and sea lettuce, which help maintain the skin's natural moisture balance at the cellular level
Key Element:
Microencapsulated Softening Beads: Tiny exfoliating spheres that glide across the skin’s surface to gently remove dull cells and soften skin’s texture. 

Acacia: Extracted from the pods of the African Acacia tree, this botanical extract helps soothe irritated skin.  

Hydrating Marine Blend: A triple-powered synthesis of marine botanicals that optimizes skin’s moisture balance while bolstering free radical resistance.
  • Wakame: Brown kelp energizes skin’s natural functions and recharges tone
  • Sea Lettuce: Dewy yellow-green leaves cultivated from the coast of Brittany, France; supports skin-firming collagen and elastin
  • Fennel: Waxy green ribbons abundant along rocky English sea cliffs; empowers skin to resist aging environmental damage
Ingredients:
Water (Aqua), Sodium Acrylates/ Acrylonitrogens Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Disodium Cocyl Glutamate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Extract, Cholesteryl Oleyl Carbonate, Cholesteryl Chloride, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Gelatin, Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Ext, Violet 2 (CI 60730),
Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool 


Foxy Frangipani Says:
Nett Wt: 30ml
Texture: Jelly
Scent: Fresh sea breeze
Colour: White
Price: n/a - part of a set purchase, all deluxe sample size.

To keep this review short - I am not keen to repurchase the full size of this cleanser. I use this at the gym, on days where I don't wear full foundations / BB Creams. 

As a basic cleanser (morning use) I find no fault with it. But in the evening, this is not enough for a thorough cleansing, ridding all the makeup residue.
As its texture is of jelly type, it does not foam. It feels like slathering on aloe vera gel on the face...


So, for its price with just very basic cleansing power I don't think it is worth a repurchase..

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Skineeds Triple Firming and Age Defense Neck Treatment Gel  

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Skineeds Says:
This neck gel provides essential hydration, leaves a light, tightening protective film on the surface of the skin (invisible) and has a progressive firming and rejuvenating effect. 

Directions: Apply gel over neck with upwards and outward movements. 

Ingredients: 
Dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, Aloe vera, Witch hazel, Dimethicone copolyol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Polysorbate, Carbomer, Methyl paraben, Chamomile, Green tea, Deionized water. 

Foxy Frangipani Says: 
Scent: None
Nett Wt: 60g
Price: RM6
Texture:Gel
Color: Clear

What!?? RM6? Lol yes, RM6!
I think this must be one of the cheapest skincare around.. and all Skineeds products are priced at RM6.

I tried this out of curiosity. I mean, a RM6 neck gel?
Not scented is a plus.. non sticky is another. I find this rather pleasant to use. 

I don't know about wrinkle control and triple firming action... I don't have horrible lines on my neck.. but so far I am liking what I see lol.

I'm somehow not too convinced to re-purchase. Something about the ingredients made me a little unsure... there is nothing to dislike actually..

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Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion  

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Clinique Says:
The moisture "drink" developed by Clinique's dermatologists to maintain optimal moisture balance for very dry skins, or skins dry in the cheeks, comfortable to oily in the T-zone. Softens, smooths, improves.

*Please note: 1.7 oz. product is packaged in a tube; 4.2 oz. product is packaged with a pump. The pump will not fit on the cap-top lotion version. 

Skin Types: 1 - Very Dry to Dry, 2 - Dry Combination

  • Apply twice a day to face and throat all over, or where needed.
  • For best results, use after Facial Soap and Clarifying Lotion.

Foxy Frangipani Says:
Scent: Soy, waxy
Nett Wt: 125ml
Price: RM100++
Texture:Lotion
Color: Yellow

Took me like dino years to review this hehe, because I didn't like this and chucked this into a box; and it is time for me to spring clean again (I'm in the midst of preparing to move house, so you'll hear endless spring cleanings).
It is a highly raved cult product; but I didn't like this one bit!
Made my skin shine like a roti canai pan and felt oily all day long. 

And worse, I got tiny bumps after using this for a couple of days. Bad bad bad, there were very few moisturizer that could do this to me! It didn't get absorbed immediately.. there were some white layers that need more massaging before they disappeared.
It certainly didn't help that it smelt like soy, and a little waxy too :S
I wasn't in the time period where I scrutinize ingredients; but now that I do, I notice mineral oil and petrolatum eeeeks!

No go, not repurchasing. In fact I still have about half a bottle with me - trashed! (or turn it into foot lotion??)

Ingredients: 
Water (Aqua Purificata) Purified, Mineral Oil (paraffinum liquidum), Sesame (Sesamum Indicum) Oil, Propylene Glycol, Tea Stearate, Gylceryl Stearate, Lanolin Alcohol, Petrolatum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

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