I was in Miami Beach at Kiehl’s store to check out night cream. I tested Criste Marine Firming Cream today. I like the soothing aroma and light texture. It would be perfect as night cream for combination skin type people, but might be a little bit oily for using as day cream during the hot summer.
I’ve tried many sunscreens. I often pick them because of the price because none of them really make me happy. Even the lightest ones still feel thick and greasy. And I don’t like the smell of any of the sunscreens.
After reading reviews, I decided to try La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60 Ultra-Light Sunscreen Fluid. I applied before riding bicycles and going to walk on the beach during my vacation in Sanibel Island.
It’s perfect for my combination-oily skin type as the advertised. I don’t see any shininess on my face at all. It was absorbed right away. It works very well and I like it a lot.
Only one thing – it’s a little pricey for the small bottle, but it’s worth it. The quantity might be insufficient if you often do outdoor sports or frequently enjoying outdoor activities.
I want to talk about my favorite brand, Aveeno. I have been a fan of Aveeno since I came to the US. At first I used regular sunscreen and my skin got irritated and itchy until one time I had to go to Immergency Room. I had to pay $200 to find out that I can’t use any sunscreen with PABA. One of my friends recommended using Aveeno because some of her family members also had the same problem. That’s how Aveeno became part of my life.
I started with Aveeno Daily Body Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Intense Relief Hand Cream, Eye Serum, Facial Cleanser and now I’m using Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF15. I’m using as my daily facial moisturizer only when I’m working in the office. I like it because it’s oil-free, hypoallergenic, which is perfect for my allergy issues. I feel it’s not greasy and is absorbed fast. It made my skin soft and moist all day long. It’s perfect even during summer. I have combination/oily skin so I don’t apply too much on nose area.
What I like the most about Aveeno is that their products are unisex and gentle enough so we can apply even when our skin is sensitive and irritated. Both my husband and I can use together and get a great deal for 2 packs at Costco or nearby drugstores.
I’ve gone back to using La Prairie Extrait of Skin Caviar Firming Complex. It’s not only serum for daytime, but it’s also moisturizer. I have been using it since I was in my early 20′s. It works very well for my normal/oily skin. I applied this caviar firming serum before Lancome moisturizing lotion with sunscreen SPF 30, then mineral foundation or loose powder as usual. It takes less effort to put concealer and foundation. You don’t need be a professional makeup artist when you have this caviar firming complex. It makes my makeup look perfect every time 
Looks flawless, natural and lasts all day. Only one thing it’s very pricey $130 per bottle. Is it worth it? I don’t use often so it lasts a long, long time.
Sorry for the lack of recent reviews, I spent a month in Thailand on vacation. I went up north to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and visited Phu Chi Fah. The sea of mist there in the mountains is so beautiful it’s really amazing. I got to eat lots of sticky rice, chiang mai noodles, namprik noom, namprik ong, and more. What a great time.
During this trip I also had a chance to meet Maree who’s a local beauty expert. She suggested that I try BB wonder Cream. It’s just perfect for me because I’m lazy and don’t like to put on much makeup or foundation.
Listen to this story of my very first experience with BB cream. After I put BB cream on my face, even under my eyes after putting toner and moisturizer on, I noticed that my face looked brighter and younger immediately. Then I just put on blush and lip gloss. That’s it – ready to go.
During the time I was in Thailand and meeting all my friends, I got many compliments that my face looks bright and young. I think some of that had to do with this BB cream. This wonder cream exported from Korea is not only a make up base, it’s also a nutrition cream, foundation with sunscreen SPF30, whitening and anti-wrinkle cream! Now I use it every day.
Nicky, my friend, has tried many whitening products. She said Dermalogica Skin Brightening System is gentle enough for the sensitive skin type. Usually her skin gets red very easily when she tries whitening/brightening products.
She noticed that the “Night Bright” gel has visibly and significantly reduced the size of facial pores, and made her skin brighter while still permitting it to be natural looking within a few weeks. Her skin feels smoother and softer and the fine lines around her forehead were visibly reduced. What she loves about this product is that the cream is a gel type. It is absorbed quickly and it goes on smoothly, which is perfect for her combination-oily skin type. It has a clear scent but not strong like a perfume and does not feel greasy. She felt that her skin could breathe after applying the Night Bright. The brown spots on her cheeks faded away as a bonus. After using the product for a month, she was quite satisfied. she think she will keep buying this product (*v*)
