SK-II Whitening Source DermDefinition UV Lotion SPF 50 PA+++ Review

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As you all know, I ordered a few beauty items from yesstyle.com a few days ago and I’ve been testing out the products. I really recommend you try out the website’s sample packs: they come with 8 beauty items from either Japan or Korea and they can be pretty much anything – from beauty masks to scrubs, serums, eye creams, foundation etc. 

Before we get into the review, please note that this is a sample review. This is basically my first impression of using the product and how it felt during the week that the sample lasted. I feel that if I like a product on the first try, it means it did its job and so I will most likely continue using it – your skin not reacting the same way 3 months into using the product doesn’t mean it’s gone bad, it just means that you need to switch up your routine a bit because your skin has gotten used to it. 

With that being said, let’s move onto the first product: SK-II Whitening Source Dermdefinition UV Lotion. 

Here’s the product description, as taken from the site

Formulated with Theo-amino Acid, a potent antioxidant, and Pitter, the WS Dermdefinition UV Lotion delivers the following skin benefits: spot prevention, tone improvement, prevention of sebum oxidation, instantaneous penetration of active ingredients and long lasting hydration. A noticeable improvement in skin texture can be seen after a few days of use, while skin becomes healthier and more vibrant with prolonged use. Use as the last step in a cleansing, toning and moisturizing routine.

This is basically one of those moisturizers that also does EVERYTHING else under the sun :P After just one application, my skin looked smoother, more even, felt moisturized but also looked mat, and the cream also has SPF 50+ protection! Foundation goes on a lot easier after applying this product. Even though it is listed as a lotion, think more of a face cream texture or sun screen (without the stickiness) as it is very concentrated and a little goes a long way.

 If you don’t feel like wearing foundation or even BB cream but have some problems with uneven skin tone, this is definitely a product to try out! 

On the down side of things, it’s a bit expensive (yesstyle has it for €60.82 for 30g of product) so it’s definitely an investment – but a good one, none the less. If you find it anywhere else for less, please comment below so we can all benefit :P 

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Tsubaki Damage Care Treatment by Shiseido Review

Today's post is a review of the Shiseido Tsubaki Damage Care Treatment. This is one of the products from the Tsubaki line and I encourage you to try them all out! I personally chose the Damage Care Treatment because I do have pretty damaged hair from the constant color changes I like to go through and that have taken a toll on my hair over the years. The product comes in a 200g bottle and it's available online as well as in some Asian Markets that also have beauty products.

So the Tsubaki Damage Care Treatment is made especially for dry, permed, sun-damaged, color-treated and generally damaged hair. This is a product that is meant to be used once a week: you run the product through wet hair from roots to the ends and then wrap your hair up in a towel and let it sit for 5 minutes; after that, rinse with warm water. I think this would be a more deep treatment where you let the product really sink in, however if you use it as a conditioner and just apply it to your hair without wrapping it up in a towel, the results are still great! This is one of the great advantages of this product: whether you use it as a hair mask or simply as a conditioner, it still works wonders on your hair :)

Based on my experience with this product, I find that it is best that you only apply it to the parts of your hair that are damaged. For example, if your hair is a mixed type (your roots are fine but the ends are very dry), use this product on the parts of your hair that are dry because the Tsubaki Damage Care Treatment is very nourishing and can make perfectly healthy hair look oily.

 

The Tsubaki line uses camellia flower (which is what the name Tsubaki means) as well as oleic and amino acids that are very soothing and compatible to the skin and also treat and strengthen the hair from root to end. 

Right after the first use, you are basically left with very smooth, frizz-free and soft-to-the-touch hair and the results last for a good four-five days (provided that you don’t wash your hair in between). I must say though that after using the product consistently I have noticed an improvement in my hair’s texture. The split ends seems to have been reduced and also it has become easier to comb my hair without it breaking. I have also noticed a decrease in hair loss, which I think is because my hair has become stronger (YAY) and therefore don't break as easily. And it doesn't hurt that the product smells soooo nice ;P

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