DIY: Green,lemon and chrysanthemum flower tea facial mist

So the new big thing that everyone is raving about the moment are facial mist sprays; yes, I thought the same thing. How does mist make a difference?! Well luckily I've done heaps of research to help you understand.

At the moment it is winter and FREEZING in Australia however it is summer in the rest of the world (lucky you), a lot of beauty obsessed gurus and normal cosmetic consumers have reached out to mist sprays. They have many uses; for occasional refreshing of the face to relieve from the heat, a makeup setter and even a spray-on toner before moisturizing. A lot of brands, even SPRING WATER brands are making mist sprays since they are so popular. However the difference is that, there can be simple ones that contain spring water and ones simmered with many natural ingredients that aim to enhance, moisturise and boost your skin. 

Sounds good already huh? Well, I decided to test it out myself. I mean after hearing about all these hypes and people going as far as making their own, I had to give it a go. Going to my kitchen I picked out the most natural ingredients I could find.

 I came across green tea,lemon tea and these mysterious dried flowers called the chrysanthemum flower (living in an all traditional typical Asian family, you're always bound to score something "exotic" that relates back to ancient Chinese medicine practices).

Let me summarize the health and beauty benefits of these three ingredients;

1) Green tea leaves (just the simple processed one would be fine, make sure it is as natural as possible no added sugar and so on).

Effective in protecting your skin from sun damage as it has specific antioxidants however it does not provide full sun protection of course, just enough to prevent you from severe skin damage. But this is extremely nourishing,anti-aging and moisturising for skin. It also tones your skin and balances out your skin tone while reducing redness and calming down your irritated skin. 

2)  Lemon(either extracted, in slices or any form however make sure there is not too much of it, less than the other two ingredients).

Lemon is most known for its brightening effect definitely recommended for dull skin with acne scars. With a high acidic and Vitamin C level, it is able to naturally cleanse and lighten your skin's dark spots. It is also anti-bacterial, helping those with acne to keep the bacteria on their face controlled. And for those with oily skin, it is known to control your excess oils. However remind you, that because this has a soft bleaching effect on the skin you have to wear sufficient sun protection when you go out and we always have the green tea as a back up side-kick ;) 

3)Best for last: The Chrysanthemum flower (resembles a wild daisy)

Without caffeine, this ingredient is the most natural and useful aspect in this mist. This flower is a natural colorant to the skin so it has a calming effect as it lowers the heat and excess temperature from your face, which is necessary for acne to not flare up so often and be TAMED down. This is important especially for me as it can naturally treat acne while the entire face is also benefiting from it unlike "miracle" creams for acne that turn your face into a desert.  However, I know this ingredient is not very easy to find so it is completely fine if you just dilute honey in the green and lemon tea, that is also moisturising for the skin.

So out of my random discovery, I've made this new recipe to make a natural and amazing facial mist. So don't waste your money as most of the mists at the moment are very similar since it is quite new into the market. Save your money and make it with the ingredients most suitable to your skin type. There's no rules when it comes to DIY, just precautions with certain ingredients that can be excessive but if you're diluting it out with water it is fine. Using a mist, allows the skin to effectively absorb and benefit. This is EASY to make and switch around to suit any skin type.

After spraying this on, your skin will feel very light and refreshed. When it dries, there will be a tightening effect and with the help of moisturiser your skin will thank you. Mists can be used anytime and anywhere; in the morning, afternoon, after makeup application, together with moisturiser, as a toner, a cool-down mist and even as you are sitting still working on the computer and are in need of a skin perk up. 

                                         

                                         This is a good product worthy of  ★★★★★

Scent: Fresh and disappears fast

Packaging: Get the cutest spray mist bottles. Buy the size most

 suitable to you and is easy to carry around. I have the hello kitty plastic ones at the moment. They are very cheap on ebay :)

Would make again? Definitely!

Recommended for: Any skin type

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Jennie

[REVIEW] ETUDE HOUSE - Dear Girls Be Clear Moisturizer

Reviewing another item from ETUDE HOUSE today :) 

This is a moisturiser specially made for girls, that provides SPF 30/PA ++ which aims to protect your skin from the harmful sun rays. 

I want to also explain something about the word, "whitening" it does not mean to actually whiten your skin but instead to promote even skin tone and balance. Something must have gotten mixed in the translations but that is what korea believes whitening actually means. So don't worry, it's not actually a face whitening product but instead to enhance your skin. 

This applies on with a milky white-pink tone and leaves a bit of a white cast so be careful when you use it. Pump out a small blob, work it and heat it up in your hand\fingers and this will help the product break up and not leave the white cast. 

It is very convenient and hygienic as it is a pump packaging structure which doesn't allow you to contaminate the product avoiding further bacteria being taken to your face. It has a lot of natural products that protects the skin and helps enhance the quality. 

However this is not very moisturizing and works more as a base for makeup so I do not recommend this for people with dry skin. However this would be very suitable for those with combination and oily skin. Not one of the top products of ETUDE HOUSE for me but it can be very useful for others. I was also mislead by the name, to think that it could also be beneficial for acne-prone skin.

This is a good product worthy of  ★★★

Scent: Floral but not strong

Packaging: Girly and very adorable. Compact and easy to take along.

Would buy again? No, since I prefer very moisturizing creams.

Recommended for: Those with more oily skin to use as a makeup base that also provides healthy moisture to the skin.

Purchased on ebay.com.au

 

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Jennie

[REVIEW] MIZON - Intensive Firming Solution Collagen Power Firming Eye Cream

As someone who rubs their eyes heaps and hardly takes care of her skin around the eyes. One day, when I noticed fine lines under my eyes reality hit me. They were semi-deep and certainly visible. I panicked and came across a YouTube video about the importance of eye creams in searching of a remedy. 

The under eye wrinkles were the result of late night studying and online surfing combined with the roughness and lack of moisture I provide my eye area with.

And, yes even if you're as young as 16 it is recommended that you keep your under eyes hydrated and moisturised to prevent aging and wrinkles later. 

The packing looks really exquisite with the purple box and soft leaf prints. The 25ml container that holds the product itself, is shiny feeling almost like a heavy glass (so probably not the best for travelling or carrying around).

The colour of the product is a light milky white with a tint of yellow however when applied on, it is completely clear and translucent.  The gel-like cream has no scent and absorbs quite quickly after a few taps on the area. This cream also contains natural ingredients including; adenosine, argan oil and hyaluronic acid. It is also free of alcohol, fragrance, paraben and colours so it's suitable for all skin types and sensitive skin.  

Although it has done its job and moisturised my under eyes. My fine lines have not completely faded away as the product is not "intensive" as it says. I wouldn't advise those with already deep fine lines or of older age to use this product as it will not do the job.
 I would still buy this again, as regular use of the product does provide satisfying results of healthy,moisturised and firm skin. 

This is a good product worthy of  ★★★

Scent:No scent

Packaging:High end looking and heavy glass like material

Would buy again? Yes.

Recommended for: Those who are looking to moisturise and keep their skin around their eyes well maintained to prevent future wrinkles. 

Purchased on ebay.com.au

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Jennie

[REVIEW] Etude House - Precious Mineral Any Cushion Magic Mint

 Hi! Today I'm reviewing the Etude House's Precious Mineral Any Cushion Magic Mint. I know, what a long name but that's what Etude House is popular for. 

Just if you didn't know, Etude House is widely known as a popular cosmetic brand from Korea which is loved worldwide. It is cherished for its cute and girly designs and affordable products. Of course, I couldn't help myself but try this new product myself. I first knew about it when CutiePieMarzia mentioned that she got it on her trip to Japan. With her many praises and love for it, I decided to try it out.

This product is basically a primer for redness in the skin from either imbalance of skin tone or acne. It calms down the redness in your skin with a cool application of the creme-like liquid and masks it with a white cast. 

The white cast on your skin can seem very weird at first but it will disappear the moment you apply your daily makeup. I use bb creams and it is completely fine for me but if you want to make sure; this product would be best for those with fair or pale skin but it DOES work for all skin tones! For those with a lot of redness, you can apply extra layers and it should cover quite well. 

When I bought this on ebay, I actually accidentally bought the refill which is the just the plain white container with the pink sponge however it was cheaper. If you buy the entire package with the mint green casing like shown in the picture above, you also get an extra refill in the box. It's up to you which you buy but it's good knowing you can always buy refills when you're finished.

The scent is really pleasant and smells like freshly cut apples, true to its mint green colour. I absolutely love applying it onto my face as it smells delicious! The packaging as you see is adorable and also a reasonable size for easy carriage and transportation.    

I would definitely buy this again, as the result leaves me with soft and supple skin ready for makeup. On really good skin days, I can imagine leaving the house with only this on (but my skin is horrendous at the moment so that's the funniest idea for me, that is).

This is a wonderful product worthy of  ★★★★

Scent:Freshly cut apples

Packaging:Adorable and compact

Would buy again? Yes!

Recommended for: Those with redness and uneven skin tone 

Purchased on ebay.com.au

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Jennie