Shu Uemura Beauty Oil Premium A/O

I just got a recommendation from my sister that this green tea extract cleansing oil from Shu Uemura is a wonder. It cleanses the face without stripping it from the natural oil and it has double effect as a makeup remover. It is known worldwide for its anti-oxidant properties, ideal for those with anti-aging concerns. Who doesn't worry about aging?

I am going to buy and try it. Has anyone used it before? Any comment?

You can buy it from Shu Uemura official site, for only usd$32 (150 ml) or usd$72 (450 ml).

[user comment]: "Really, many people have used it & I personally use it too. Worth a try. It didn't dry up or provide excessive oil for your face to become very oily when you try to remove your makeup ..."

Soskin (Paris)

Weather is getting warmer and warmer now that spring is almost over. Wearing shorts is more pratical, so I decided to get my lower legs a good wax before showing skin around the leg areas. After rounds of peeling off the waxing films, "ouch, ouch, ouch", my legs are finally clean.

At the Real Beauty Skin Care Inc, after having completed my wax, I bought a facial moisturizing cream with Vitamin C formulated by Cosmetics Research Group in Paris. The retail brand is called Soskin Paris.

Has anyone tried it before?

I was told that since it contains vitamin C, it helps to make your face look more radiant as it cures the cell that otherwise make the skin dull.

It costs usd$60; but I haven't seen it being sold any other place.

The best thing is that after applying, it leaves my skin soft and comfortable but not oily or sticky.

[reminder]: if your hair has grown on your legs, don't forget to have it waxed! ;-)

[update on 3/25/2007]: I've used it everyday for 10 days. I love how moisture it keeps my skin and mostly how well it works as a base for under my makeup. No more breaking up foundation or powder.

My Personal 5 Essential Skincare Products

For many of us, it can be rather difficult to find good skincare products that are suitable for our skin type. I personally had spent hundreds of dollars on skincare products to later find them not very suitable. Some can make our skin really oily, even cause breakouts, and others can dry our skin so much that the skin just look dull. So whenever I find anything that works for my normal skin type, I just stick with the product and would recommend to everyone I know.

Here are the 5 best skincare products that I can't live without, and that I have used for many years.

Self Foaming Cleanser
by Dior

A 'magic' water that becomes a rich foam, with radiance-boosting white tea. Leaves skin soft and smooth. It's never too dry.

Price: usd$29

Available at macys.com


Age Delay Time-Fighting Rejuvenation Lotion SPF 15
by Chanel

Targeted daytime moisturizer prevents, rejuvenates and corrects to achieve youngest look possible.

Price: usd$55

Available at macys.com

Ultra Correction Eye Cream
by Chanel

Get a fresh perspective on the delicate eye area, with firmer and more radiant-looking skin. The effect you can notice the next day if you apply at night.

Price: usd$75

Available at macys.com

Daily Moisturingzing Body Wash with Natural Colloidal Oatmeal
by Aveeno

Personal experience, it completely repaired my chapped, rashed skin.

Price: usd$6.99



Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
by Aveeno

It applies easily, dries quickly and leaves skin not at all oily. Even my doctor recommends it when I had eczema.

Price: usd$7.99

I bought my Aveeno body wash and lotion from Walgreen.