Showing posts with label Dr.Ci:Labo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dr.Ci:Labo. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX Review

WHAT IS IT: Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX


THE PRODUCT(S):

Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX: Formulated with the "Lifting Complex" composed of three different lifting ingredients, Aqua-Collagen-Gel Enrich-Lift-EX leaves an invisible film on the skin and provides a high level of support for lessresilient skin, so that instant results can be achieved.


Alpha lipoc acid, a universal anti-aging ingredient, powerfully attacksthe sagging of skin with its ultra antioxidative potency and ability to promote collagen production.



The sample tub actually comes with a plastic lid inside the cover, and it has this small scoop to ensure you don't transfer germs and dirt from finger to product, making it a preferable choice when choosing something close to a facial moisturizer.



See how the scoop, which is shaped almost like a mini-spoon efficiently scoop out a needed amount for usage?



The product itself is close to milky white with a really light yellowish-tinge with a gel-based texture, making this absorb into the skin really fast. Fuss-free, no spillage and there's no feeling of excess sebum nor greasy-looking skin hours after application.


VERDICT: The color of this collagen gel is milky-white in color and has a pleasant gel-based texture and consistency. Personally, I prefer gel-based facial products as it gets absorbed into my oily skin pretty fast without too much hassle nor waiting for it get absorbed. The scent is rather strong, but it slowly dissipates after application onto the skin. Plus the fact that there's collagen in this gel gives it a bonus boost.


I'm sure by now we all are aware that the older we get, the less collagen our skin will produce which will ultimately result in existing collagen within our skin (and body) to break down. This in turn leads to skin sagging, and often it happens at areas of our body we don't wish to see, such as our face for example. But what exactly is collagen?


Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids, which are in turn built of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Collagen contains specific amino acids – Glycine, Proline, Hydroxyproline and Arginine. Collagen makes up approximately 30% of the proteins within the body. These are tough and strong structures found all over the body: in bones, tendons and ligaments. Collagen helps to give strength to various structures of the body and also protects structures like the skin by preventing absorption and spreading of pathogenic substances, environmental toxins, micro - organisms and cancerous cells. Collagen protein is the cement that holds everything together.


Collagen is also present in all the smooth muscle tissues, blood vessels digestive tract, heart, gallbladder, kidneys and bladder holding the cells and tissues together. Collagen is even the major component of the hair and nails. With age, collagen production slows and the cells structures weaken. The skin gets thinner and is easier to damage, hair gets lifeless, skin sags and wrinkles, tendons and ligaments become less elastic, joints get stiff etc.


Personally, I would recommend to start investing on good collagen related products as soon as you hit your 20s. The earlier you start, the longer the collagen in your skin (and body) will maintain it's peak form. But just because it's already being maintained doesn't mean you stop, you have to keep going on to look youthful. And now you know why certain people despite being in their 50s or 60s can still look hale, healthy, hearty and young as if they were still in their 30s to 40s.


This product although gel-based, does feel heavy upon first time usage, however, it does not leave any heavy, clogged, greasy/oily nor tack feelings and sensations on my skin, even hours after application. In fact, my skin actually had less breakouts of pimples and acne after I started using this a month ago. As I tend to have oily skin and sweat a little during the day, I tend to use it more at night. Preferably after shower or 30 minutes before bed, as our skin tends to absorb moisturizers easier at night without all the activity and sweating going on.


Most previous product related to collagen or overnight mask meant to retain skin/facial moisture that I had used often left my skin feeling and looking clogged, heavy and oily even before I crawled into bed. And you can probably know or predict the aftermath, where these same facial sebum gets transferred to my pillow as I slept throughout the night. However, this Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX doesn't make my skin nor face feel or even look anything like that. Sure, we still do sweat a little when we sleep at night. (Mostly nightmares on my candies being stolen by the neighborhood stray cat.)


Although my skin doesn't look too old nor even look anything close to the region of saggy, I still like the fact that product such as this actually helps build up and maintin my current collagen levels in my skin. In fact, sometimes I do get asked for my IC for verification purposes whenever I am trying to get a can of beer, which only happens once in a blue moon and only if I happened to have bought too much peanuts, which god knows for what? o.O


VERDICT: ✓✓✓


WHAT I THINK: For something that doesn't make my skin feel heavy or clogged, I would recommend Dr.Ci:Labo. I mean, look at those petite Japanese old ladies. Their skin still looks smooth, despite their age :D


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I was one of the first 50 lucky Facebook fans to be rewarded with a Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX (20g) during December. Although the giveaway is over, I still recommend going over to Dr.Ci:Labo Singapore's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/DrCiLabo-Singapore/228595267239762 and Like their page to be notified of future and up-coming giveaways, contests and latest promotions on their products.


Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to contests that I've sourced out for you to join. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)


Sunday, December 9, 2012

Samples Received/Redeemed: 03 Dec - 08 Dec 2012

Insane week for samples that I received and redeemed. If only we get to receive so many every week, we can all be happy chicas for the whole year. Without further ado, let's take a look at all the goodies I bagged for the past week. (And more sniffing)


Oh, and do be aware that this post consists of 22 photos, so wait for the post to load before scrolling xD



At least it was somewhat easy to guess what's the content from the envelope.



Fluorinez Anti-Bacterial Fluoride Mouth Rinse (100ml)


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Oh well, I randomly bugged a friend to redeem it for me because I wondered if it will be another toothpaste or something new. And this time round, I got the mouth rinse instead. However, current sampling/redemption is over and the next available round will be on 07 January 2012.


So it isn't too late to go over to Pearlie White Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pearliewhite/app_121677374624060 and Like their page first :)




As soon as I saw the "Gold 90.5FM" stamped on the envelope, I knew what it was!! When other radio stations have failed me in terms of music choices, I always know I can go over to 90.5FM and listen to all those wonderful goldies. Yea, I'm not past 30 years old yet, but still, old songs are always the best when compared to current pop hits.



I got to know about this promotion via a friend on my Friend List on Facebook. That's what friends are for, they point you in the right direction whenever there's goodies, freebies and samples going on ^^


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to Gold 90.5FM Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/gold905fm, Like their page. Next, click on the box that says Message and send them your name and mailing address via the Message/PM (a.k.a Private Message) function. Please, for the love of anything and everything good, don't type out your full mailing address via the Comment box. You are only making things easy for advertisement spammers to spam your mailbox with unwanted flyers only..




So, I found out I was one of the first 50 lucky Facebook fans to be rewarded with a Dr.Ci:Labo Aqua Collagen Gel Enrich Lift EX (20g). Was wondering how I was going to redeem it as I am using my online alias as of now. (I would need to collect my new PINK IC which actually reflects Pu Niao on the PINK IC as well :/ ) Until I realized I printed out my FB Profile page weeks ago, could probably used that to show and redeem.


Until I showed up and forgot I used my online alias and gave my real name instead xD



This 20g sample comes with a pamphlet as well, showing all the various products Dr.Ci:Labo carry. Maybe I might consider getting their acne series once I'm done using the existing acne facial products I have on hand.



It's small, it's cute and I don't have wrinkles. My mother will probably benefit from this instead due to the collagen :D


At least the lady who was manning the counter wasn't pushy in trying to get me to buy something. She is probably aware that this is a new brand in Singapore and people won't buy anything at least until they get samples to try and feel it's worth the purchase. Kudos to her!!


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to Dr.Ci:Labo Singapore Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/DrCiLabo-Singapore/228595267239762 and Like their page. Next, Share their page in order to have a chance to be picked to get a sample of their fab products.




So, this promotion was also thanks to a Facebook friend who pointed me in the right direction as well. So, L'Occitane Singapore had a Facebook promotion and everyone who designed their own L'Occitane Christmas tree is eligible to redeem a petite hand cream by printing out a email redemption letter and surrendering the letter to L'Occitane's Paragon outlet (at B1).


Not hell bent on trying to get more votes on my designed Christmas tree since I know I will never win. Even if every fan on my Facebook page voted for one another, we won't get it since we all are pretty aware of the rampant cheating going on with such apps. (Heck, I can't even get half the friends on my personal Friend List to vote for me no matter how I try..) This has struck even The Body Shop promotional apps too. As long as I get the petite hand cream sample, I am more than content already :)


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to L'Occitane en Provence Singapore Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/loccitane.sg and Like their page. Next, go over to L’OCCITANE Christmas Tree app page and follow the prompts given. Once done, you will receive an email from them. Print out the email letter and bring it to L'Occitane's Paragon outlet at B1 to redeem.




So, I wasn't expecting to be picked as one of the winners for Skinstreet first giveaway. Until one fine morning, I logged into my Facebook account and saw the announcement *squeaks* They asked for the winners to email them and I promptly gave them my name, IC number, telephone number and mailing address and they informed me that they will mail it to me. So sweet!!


Most prizes, we always have to go down to a designated location and self-collect but not Skinstreet. Maybe it's because I gave them my mailing address as I think I was the first to respond, so well, haha..



Upon opening up the box, I saw so much cushioning for the Day Cream and Night Cream.



2 pamphlets detailing the products they carry as well. Such as the iderm Placenta Serum and Sonic Cleanse handheld facial cleansing machine (machine, I think..)



After attacking the bubble wrap as carefully as I possibly can, I saw these 2 babies. Love the color used!



The pink box is for the Day Cream which promises glowing radiance. It actually looks a little like oats and milk, but the scent is yum. Contains:
  • Damascus Rose otto
  • Sandalwood
  • Wild-Grown Rosehip Seed
  • Rose Damascena Cells



The dark blue box is for the Night Cream which promises skin cell rejuvenating. It looks almost like mayonniase and the scent is also yum. Contains:
  • Wild-Grown Argan Oil
  • Royal Jelly
  • Orange Blossom


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: As I won this via Skinstreet first giveaway, so i's hard to redeem. However, Skinstreet promises more giveaways coming soon. So, go over to Skinstreet Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SkinstreetSg, and Like their page to be notified of future giveaways and contests




So, I was feeling a little blah and bored and decided to go over to SaSa SG and see if there's any new contests up. And I happened to chance upon a promotion that is exclusive to SaSa Facebook fans.


It's actually fat burning pills (a.k.a slimming pills) and despite only seeing it a few days after it was posted up, I decided to try my luck and yippe, there's still stocks left. It's not like I advocate slimming pills strongly, it's still best to try and slim down the natural way instead of trying to cheat via pills and only to have your health suffered as a result.


But still, since SaSa is somewhat "endorsing" it, I figured it shouldn't pose any health risk and hence decided to try it. I mean, let's face it, no decent company would introduce products that pose health risks despite the product claiming excellent results. On a side note, I know who to look for if something happens, but, touch wood!!



This is a 3 days start-pack trial version. Directions includes to take 1 capsule of Raspberry Ketone Plus+ with breakfast and lunch. And take 3 Oxytarm before sleeping at night with a glass of water. So, I am presuming that the oval ones are the Oxytarm pills that lasts for 3 days and the regular pill shape ones are the Raspberry Ketone Plus+. Kinda confusing without knowing which is which?


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I am not sure if there are still stocks left? However, you can still go over to SaSa SG Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SGSaSa and Like their page. Next, send an email to info@oxytarm-ap.com with your name and mailing address.


alternatively, be a fan of SaSa SG Facebook page to be notified of up-and-coming contests, giveaways, etc.




So, I won a Happy Pack from What's in the bag? together with Aruna Thesupermum. Wasn't expecting to win anything from them too lol But well, it is definitely a pleasant surprise nonetheless. The person-in-charge, Lyann Yap, actually ensures that all stuffs are followed up with the winners. From sending a photo of the package that is due to you, to the after follow-up. That's really sweet and detailed!!



When I received this in my mail, I heard lots of crinkling when I slightly pressed the envelope *crinkle crinkle*



I swear Lyann Yap must have a satellite somewhere. How did she know I wub candies?? ♥♥♥


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to What's in the bag? Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Whatisinmybag, Like and Share their page to be a friend. And join the contests that's ongoing. That easy and simple!!




So, if you remember my previous post on received and redeem samples about the "flash" issue I had with the Venus Beauty AMK outlet staffs. Me and Venus Beauty had come to a solution. I transferred S$9.90 to them and they will mail me a tub of the NOPS Pink Clay Brightening Mask. Ever since I first chanced upon their first giveaway sampling exercise (They let fans redeem retail size version of products they are introducing) of the NOPS Silky Repair Hair Shampoo, I've fell in love with the NOPS brand.


So, this NOPS Pink Clay Brightening Mask is actually a must-have product for me. What they gave out for free or sell at a special prize will ultimately be sold across all their Venus Beauty retail outlets throughout Singapore, however the price will be the normal retail prize instead of the introductory special prize during sample redemption period.


Might as well get it while it's still S$9.90, instead of waiting and having to get it at more than S$15.00, don't you think?



Package came with loads of bubble wrap to protect the product in the mail. That's also a sweet gesture as we all are aware of how SingPost behaves when our precious stuffs are in their mercy :/



Even the packaging is pink and cute. And the clay mask is really pink in color too. it weighs 80g and I am going to save their bottles and containers when I need something to hold my DIY hair and facial sutffs I'm going to do :D


WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to Venus Beauty Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/venusbeauty.sg, Like their page to be notified of up-and-coming giveaways.


For latest exising fans and Likes, you'll have to wait for the next giveaway, but I assure you the wait is worth waiting for.



Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to contests that I've sourced out for you to join. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)