In almost every medical article I read - it says retinol is the only skincare in this world that can reverse fine lines. So I introduced retinol into my regular skincare routine I thought I’d get the Drunk Elephant retinol cream since Drunk Elephant is known for its green skincare reputation and it has 1% retinol, which is the highest percentage retinol in off-shelf skincare.
If your main skin concern is fine lines & wrinkles, do read on to find if the product is suitable for you.
When Chanel first tease us with the red camellia newsletter, I was intrigued. My guess was a new fragrance, but it turns out to be an entirely new product range from Chanel. The No.1 range from Chanel uses the recently discovered red camellia as an active ingredient. And the bonus is - this range offers an eco-sustainable packaging. The products are packed in recycled and reusable packaging, and the product information print-outs have been minimized into a printed QR code on the box.
To feed my curiosity, I purchased the star product which is the Revitalizing Serum. Click below to read the full review.
Brand name: Chanel
Product name: No.1 de Chanel Revitalizing Serum
Purchase from: Chanel
Price: RM475 for 30ml | RM650 for 50ml
Price breakdown: RM15.84 for 1ml | RM13 for 1ml
Made in France
I admit that I bought this due to the over-hyped reviews on the product. A lot of comment says that this product gives an immediate glow after just one night of application. The Glow Recipe brand pride itself as a clean beauty brand. The ingredients that are used in their recipe are natural and gentle on the skin. This Watermelon serum (the full name is such mouthful, I thought I’d just call this as Watermelon serum), has been a best seller under the Glow Recipe umbrella.
Brand: Glow Recipe
Product name: Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Purchase from: Sephora, Cult Beauty
Price: RM160/40ml
Made in Korea
This is by far the most expensive skincare product that I've ever bought. Off the shelf, it is RM1380. That's a price tag above minimum wage in Malaysia. It is ridiculous! It is unnecessary! What a show-off! But yet, my irrational mind thinks I should get it. In my defense, I was presented with a good opportunity. My bff (his blog is Fishmeatdie, do show him some love), told me he has some Isetan vouchers and he could give it to me. So technically, I spent RM800+ on this serum. It is still a hefty price tag, but at least I got some value back. In any angle that I tried to present my case, behind my mind there is still a little whisper that says, I shouldn't have bought it. Anyway, we have come to this, so, I might as well make use of my experience with this luxury serum and share with you some thoughts.
Brand: DIOR Prestige
Product Name: La Micro-Huile de Rose Advanced Serum
Purchase from: Dior Beauty counter/boutique
Price: RM1380
Size: 50ml
Price breakdown: RM27.60 / 1 ml
Brand: L'Occitane
Product Name: Immortelle Reset Oil-in-Serum
Purchase From: QVC, Nordstorm, Adore Beauty
Price: $59
Size: 30ml
Product Summary: A delicate oil-in-serum dual texture that melts perfectly into the skin, with Immortelle Essential Oil, known for its anti-aging properties, encapsulated in golde, caviar-like capsules, and Acmella Oleracea extract known for its immediate smoothing properties, and Marjoram extracts to help reawaken skin, infused in a translucent serum.
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