Senka Perfect Water Cleansing Makeup Remover Review

 We all know and love the Senka Perfect Whip Cleanser? This is a relatively newer product from them, and their foray into the 'micellar' style cleansing water! They say that it is a gentle-on-skin makeup cleansing water made from Japanese Cocoon Micellar Technology (whatever that is) to dissolve makeup, excess sebum and impurities from the skin naturally.

It comes in a 300ml bottle with a pump dispenser; it usually takes about 1-2 pumps to cover a cotton pad piece, and takes me about 2-3 soaked cotton pieces to remove my make up each time. Pricing is also on the lower side, and comparable to the drugstore micellar waters (like Garnier Micellar Water).

I've been using this on and off for the past month and I have to say — it's really not made for heavy duty makeup. With my heavier, waterproof eyeliners and mascara, it does not remove it well at all. How I've been using it, however, is to remove lighter makeup or as a finisher 'cleansing wipe' to ensure there is zero residues left.

With all being said, I do think it is a really nice, gentle cleanser with great moisturising properties. The brand touts it to have Natural Silk Essence Complex and Double Hyaluronic Acids to help moisturise the skin after, and I like that I don't have to rinse it off.

I don't think I'll repurchase this product just because it does not have a place in my beauty routine per say, but I recommend it for girls who wear lighter makeup and are looking for a gentle, affordable formula for everyday use!

Beauty: Biore UV Aqua Rich Water Base (Sunscreen)

Apparently the cardinal skincare rule is applying, liberally and regularly, UV protection. I, ashamedly, have somehow not gotten that memo for quite a significant amount of years in my youth since I always saw it as a rather cumbersome step. But let me remind myself and everyone reading this: sunscreens protect your skin against damage that can't be seen till it's irreversible, and this extra step in your daily morning routine will go a long way in how your skin looks and appears!

I guess one of the reason for the irregular sunscreen application is how sticky and uncomfortable most sunscreens feel on my oily skin. Not to mention the fact that *did you know* sunscreens actually need to be removed by makeup removers, as they might potentially clog pores when not removed well by your typical face cleansers, which essentially meant yet another extra step in my night skincare routine for the very lazy me.

But, I have to say, Biore really changed the nasty feelings I had for sunscreens!

Being water based means that it will not add to the sebum production that my skin loves to churn out, and there's good UVA and UVB protection. More than that, I love how it applies on my skin. It gets absorbed into my skin really quickly without leaving any sticky and unpleasant residue, all while spreading really really well. I really don't have much to say about it since it's effects can't actually be measured. But applying smoothly while creating a nice matte base for my actual makeup application means that I can't really complain!

Final verdict: love and will continue to love while using everyday till a better and cheaper one comes out

Beauty: Muji Light Toning Water Review

I figured my first post would be a product that I do enjoy quite a bit. I picked up the Muji Light Toning Water in High Moisture just about a month or two back. Despite not being one to buy products too much on a whim or without prior research, I was quite drawn to the bauhaus design of the entire Muji line and grabbed the largest bottle on display. I figured nothing can go wrong; it's dubbed to be made with natural ingredients and suitable for sensitive skin!

It was relatively cheap as well, a 400ml bottle costing about $20.

It's a decent toner/lotion that I feel really makes my skin hydrated, and I find it too be just a little too hydrating for my oily skin (which was stupid of me, since it did come in various degrees of moisture). One way I like using it is with mask sheet capsules, the ones that expands into a full mask sheet when you pour over a serum/lotion of choice. Just 15 minutes, and my skin feels extra refreshed!

Another way I like to use it is with my Vitamin C powder.



I just mix a decent amount of this powder into a separate solution of the toning water, and I got myself a DIY Vitamin C Serum! The glyerin in the toning water moisturises my skin while the Vitamin C powder brightens and heals existing scars - a dream match.

I've been using this particular mix of Vitamin C serum on and off for a few months and I really like the effects. I feel that my acne scars have definitely faded and my overall skin complexion improved! It did feel softer and hydrated, and my skin does seem to be producing less oil ever since I've bombarded it with moisture.