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REVIEW Benton Tea Tree Cleansing Water What is Tea Tree? Tea tree is  an Australasian flowering shrub or small tree whose leaves are sometimes used for tea. Some species yield an oil valued for its antiseptic properties. Tea Tree  oil is an excellent treatment for acne.  One study found tea tree oil to be just as effective as benzoyl peroxide, but without the negative side effects like redness and peeling .  Tea tree oil can also treat minor wounds, encourage healing, and prevent infection. ( source ) BENEFITS: Cleanses impurities, Sebum Control, Calming, Hydrating and Revitalized. Design to combine cleansing and tea tree treatment for acne-prone skin. INGREDIENTS: Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) Leaf Water, Aqua (water), Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Chloride PACKAGING: Transparent plastic bottle an...

REVIEW Purito Centella Green Level All In One Mild Pad What is Centella Asiatica? Centella asiatica (often just called centella) is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and numerous potent phytochemicals. Extracts have been found to calm inflammation, speed wound healing, stimulate new cell growth, build collagen, and improve circulation.  Call it gotu kola, centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, brahmi, or spade leaf - an ancient healing plant is making a comeback in the modern science of preventing skin aging. ( source ) Ingredients: Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Betaine Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Myristyl Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Asiat...

REVIEW andLAB Xylitol Mild Sun Cushion SPF50+ PA+++ What is Xylitol? (not the ones we see and use in sweeteners) Xylitol is used in cosmetics and personal care products not only as a flavoring agent in oral care products - which also utilize its plaque-reducing properties - but also as a humectant in other formulations. It is thought to help the skin retain its natural moisture and boost levels of hyaluronic acid, a natural lubricant that assists in collagen production . Xylitol is also thought to improve the skin's barrier function and increase ceramide (a natural hydrating compound) synthesis . ( source ) Packaging: Claims: Xylitol and 5@Abocuta eliminate the excess oil and sebum and care the sensitive skin smoothly. Completed the skin stimulation test and was proven to be safe for sensitive and stimulated skin. 20 natural oriental medicinal ingredients protect the sensitive skin from the harmful environments. Moisture Magnet system attracts moistu...

REVIEW APRILSKIN HAIR SHADOW PACT 01 CHOCOLAT HAIR I know some of us suffer from major hair loss especially here in the United Arab Emirates where most of the time we are indoors using air conditioners and not to mention the chlorinated water we shower every single day. These are just some of factors that affect the growth of our hair. That feeling of seeing your scalp peeping is a nightmare. But do not worry, there is an easy way to cover that up while waiting for it grow. All you have to do, is use this Aprilskin Hair Pact.  To know more about this product, just continue reading. CLAIMS: Frame hair line and face. Enhance fuller-looking hair line to create youthful-looking complexion. Natural-looking finish. Leaves a natural-looking finish with natural hair color. KEY INGREDIENTS: TEXTURE: The pact itself has a very soft texture that is feels like a loose powder (it that makes sense) as I swatch it on my hand.  The brush is real...

REVIEW Goodal Double Bright Collection Whitening VS Brightening Whitening is reducing pigmentation while Brightening is increasing radiance and glow of skin. Wightening has to do with lightening the color of the skin. Brightening is more about restoring vibrancy to the skin. Double Bright Collection focuses on brightening the skin with pure fermentation of Paeonia Japonica (Peony) and Platol-White C . Definition of Terms: *Fermentation -  is a natural process in which yeast secretes enzymes that are beneficial to the human body. It takes some time, but with a bit of patience the product will naturally form amino acids, vitamins and anti-oxidants thanks to the fermentation process. ( source ) *Paeonia Japonica ( Peony) - activates the natural defense mechanisms of skin, tonifying and firming the epidermis. The extract of petals has a regenerative, softening, moisturizing, firming, anti-inflammation effect. The roots of peony contain the che...

REVIEW Loveisderma  B5 HYDRABOOST GELLY MASQUE Before we start this review, let me give a gist on what B5 is. What is B5 or shall I say Vitamin B5? Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, is a member of the powerful B-complex vitamin family.  Its provitamin, panthenol (also known as provitamin B5), is the alcohol form of vitamin B5. When lotions, creams, ointments and formulations containing provitamin B5 are applied to and absorbed by the skin, this provitamin is transformed into vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which has natural broad abilities to moisturize, soothe, heal and regenerate the skin. ( source ) In short, B5: Moisturizes, Heals and Protects the skin. Has a gel-like texture and floral scent. Ingredients: Water, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glycosyl Trehalose,Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Saccharide Isomerate, Carbomer,Yeast Extract, Mannitol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Zinc te...