First Impressions Review | Sana Natural Resource Cleansing Oil

I was at Sana Singapore yesterday, where I was given a bottle of Natural Resource Cleansing Oil (S$34.90) to try. I tested it while I was there and at home, when I removed my makeup.

I like how it is emollient without being too runny and how there is no resistance when I dissolve makeup with it, unlike some cleansing oils that have a certain density which impedes quick cleaning. In addition, not only did my makeup wash off cleanly when the oil emulsified with water, it also has a relaxing scent.

The texture and effectiveness of this additive-free cleanser is similar to that of the famous Fancl Mild Cleansing Oil but the latter doesn’t have its soothing scent. Composed of bergamot, geranium, grapefruit, lavender and rosewood, the gentle aromatic mix is something I really like.

Would I pay for this? Absolutely. Why? Its efficacy + scent = a potent combination! :)

Neutrogena Wave Duo

When I learnt that Neutrogena had come up with an upgraded version of its power cleanser, I was quite curious about it, having used and liked its predecessor. My hubs had bought me the original to try a year ago and I enjoyed the tingly foam of the softly-textured pads (I believe there’s menthol in it), as well as the comforting whirl and feel of the machine.

To my pleasant surprise, Neutrogena Singapore recently sent me a kit to try. Priced reasonably at S$26.10, the set includes a Duracell battery, as well as fourteen foaming pads.

This little machine promises to give users more facial cleansing control. Unlike the original, this new version has two speeds: The first speed delivers a gentle vibration for daily cleansing, while the second speed – with a second press of the button – gives stronger vibrations for deeper pore cleansing.

I haven’t tried the Wave Duo but I will soon; it would be interesting to compare the two. The original was a nice product to use. However, while I liked the scent of the pads and how well they cleaned, I wasn’t fond of replacing the pads (troublesome!). I was too lazy to find a container for the pads too, so I disliked fiddling with the package of pads (no fault of the product but again, troublesome).

I also had a little fear of using the device while showering because of its electronic machinery. That said, it was soaked through by accident once – it fell into some water and stayed there for quite a while – but my techie hubby managed to save it by drying it out and fiddling with it. I was impressed by the machine’s hardiness, to say the least! (And by my hubs knowing what to do! ;) )

If you’d like to try this for less, answer a few simple questions on the Neutrogena Singapore website to receive a S$4 discount off the regular retail price, from now until the end of September 2010. I’d love to hear about your experience with this cleansing gadget!

Image source: Neutrogena Singapore

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Nature Republic Age Slick Dual Secret Lip Color & Gloss

I was at Nature Republic today and saw Age Slick Dual Secret Lip Color & Gloss, a lip duo with a lipstick on one end and a lipgloss on the other.

According to the store, this is Nature Republic’s best-selling lip product.

Here are swatches of the lip duo above, Age Slick Dual Secret Lip Color & Gloss in 01 Crystal Red. The gloss is shimmery and semi-sheer, while the lipstick is somewhat pigmented. I can’t remember the exact price but I do know that it costs about S$24.

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