Atomy Evening Care 4 Set & Instructions

Technically this post should come before the Atomy Skin Care 6 System because cleansing comes before moisturising, but I'm sure you'll work it out :)

I actually bought the Atomy Evening Care 4 Set after using the Atomy Skin Care 6 System because I noticed that my skin had become firmer and hydrated. Convinced that something in those creams must be working, I decided to tackle my biggest skin problem - blackheads! I can't get rid of them often enough and it just keeps terrorising my face. As I have said in my previous post that I use the Biore Pore Pack on a weekly basis to remove the blackheads, but I'll be much happier if I didn't have to spend that much time fussing with removing instead just not have them to begin with. As with all Atomy skin care products, they are developed with fresh herbs and natural ingredients, suitable for all skin types, even sensitive, problem skin like mine.

Logic would say that if you cleanse your face well, then blackheads will be there. Simple. So let's get on with it. The 4 items in this goodie box, listed in the order that you should use it, are:

1. Deep Cleanser - removes make up and cleanses clogged pores

2. Foam Cleanser - the rich lather washes away impurities and dirt in pores

3. Peeling Gel - gently peels off dead skin cells (i.e. non abrasive exfoliator)

4. Peel Off Mask - firms skin and tightens pores

Reviews & Instructions by Product:

1. Deep Cleanser - this cleanser has a cream like consistency and can be used to remove make up. Foundation, BB Cream and Powder definitely comes off. For your eye make up, especially waterproof eye liner/mascara, it's always best to use and eye makeup remover first. 

To use: squeeze a dollop onto fingers and rub all over face for 2 minutes. You can also do this cleanse on your neck. Rubbing in circular motions all over dislodges the makeup out of your pores and also improves circulation. Once this is done, you can either wipe the cleanser off with tissue or wash if off with warm water. I prefer to wash it off because I feel that the tissue can be abrasive and I generally don't like being too rough with my skin.

2. Foam Cleanser - this cleanser lathers up really well, smells really fresh and cleans your skin really well. It will leave your skin feeling clean and fresh yet not dried out and tight. sKin feels hydrated and clean. I really like this cleanser a lot! 

To use: squeeze a bit of cleanser onto hand, you don't really need a large amount. Work up a lather by rubbing with wet hands, then massage all over face and neck for 2 minutes as well. Just like when removing make up, the foam cleanser will be able to dislodge any dirt and impurities caught in the pores but working the lather in circular motions all over the face. After that, rinse off thoroughly.

*As a side note, I have been told before that you should wash your face with warm water, but always finish off with cool water. The warm water is supposed to open up the pores which will allow the dirt to be removed, and once your skin is clean, the cool water can help to close the pores. 

3. Peeling Gel - this gel has a slightly silicon kind of texture and peels off dead skin cells. By exfoliating away the dead skin cells, your skin will look brighter. Dead skin cells causes skin to look dull. This made my skin feel softer, smoother after and next level cleaner. 

To use: squeeze a bit of peeling gel onto fingers, then massage and spread all over face and neck, avoid the eyes. Wait for 2 minutes for the peeling gel to softer the dead skin cells which will then enable you to rub it off. After 2 minutes, rub off the gel in circular motions. You will see the dead skin cells coming off. 

4. Peel Off Mask - this mask has a slight rubbery texture which is quiet interesting. This is the final step of this set which tightens up the pores after all the cleansing you've been doing. Result is clean, fresh skin.

To use: spread the mask all over face, avoiding eye area. Applying a thicker layer makes it easier to peel off after, but I don't think you should go over the top with this. Just make sure all areas are sufficiently covered. Let it dry completely. If you like, you can also sleep with the mask on. Once it's dry, you start from the chin area and rub the edge of the mask upwards. Once a bit of the mask comes away from the skin, you will be able to pull the mask off the rest of the face. Pull upwards. 

Then you're done cleansing. Sounds really tedious but I think for good skin, what's a few minutes?! Of course after this you use the Atomy Skin Care 6 System.

How to buy? It's an online store, the one I use is www.atomy.com.sg and I have signed up for membership to get some discounts (shopaholics like me need it!). Membership costs nothing and there's no monthly spend amounts to maintain your membership account so no worries there. Happy Shopping!

Atomy Skin Care 6 System & Instructions

In my never ceasing quest for more stuff to buy (somebody help me!) I have found another new brand to tell them to TAKE MY MONEY! Atomy is my new found play thing. The first set that I got was the Atomy Skin Care 6 System. Called 6 system because there are 6 items in there. When I came home with this, it really felt like Christmas morning. Except it's not Christmas and it was about 10pm at night. The excitement of opening this however, was comparable.

Atomy Skin Care 6 System is made with all natural ingredients extracted from plants in their natural state. Now as much as I hate jumping on the Korean beauty product bandwagon, I have to say that Korean products are more suitable for my skin. It could be because they were formulated for Asian skin instead of Caucasian skin, resulting in products that are less harsh. 

Another interesting point about Atomy skin care products is that they are produced by high purification technology and biotechnology derived from fermentation science (whatever that means!). Long story short is they say the have done research at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Kolmar BNH Co. Ltd. and Kolmar Korea Co. Ltd. To be perfectly honest, they can say whatever they like about what's been done to develop the product, but what's really important is what it does for my skin. So we already know it's au natural and I think that's good, no harsh chemicals = two thumbs up. Now let's move on to the goodies shall we?!

The 6 items in the goody box are:

1. Toner - Trouble Care

2. Eye Cream - Wrinkle Improvement

3. Essence - Nutrition Care

4. Lotion - Moisturising Care

5. Cream - Aging Care

6. BB Cream - Broad Spectrum SPF30

I've listed it in the order that it is to be applied. I did promise that this is also an instructional since I didn't find any instructions on the bottles like you normally do, I thought it might be handy to give a quick run through for your convenience. You can find YouTube videos online about how to use, but if you're reading this, it might take you only a minute (for people who like to cut to the chase).

Reviews & Instructions by Product:

1. Toner - This toner has a slightly thicker than water, liquid consistency, to be used after cleansing. It also removes any residue that might not have been cleansed off properly. Skin feels very refreshed and clean after, smooth to the touch and not sticky. Feels like there's nothing there. I really like this Toner! 

To use: 2 pumps, spread all over face and neck, massaging into skin

2. Eye Cream - This is especially important for people in their mid thirties where wrinkles are starting to form. The important thing that people overlook is that they should begin using these creams BEFORE the wrinkles occur. After is a little late. It's like doing corrective action instead of preventative action. Very slight sticky feeling after application but not too bad. Eye Creams have to be thick to moisturise the eye area which has thinner skin compared to the rest of the face. Once the skin is moisturised, stretching from facial movements like smiling will not cause micro tears in the skin which after repeated times, cause wrinkles. 

To use: Dab a small amount, you can use a clean cotton bud, massage the area above and below the eyes in a circular motion. Be careful not to use too much as using too much eye cream can cause milia seeds (little bumps around the eye area, like little oil seeds under the skin)

3. Essence - This essence is a medium weight cream that is 100% nano particles that can penetrate deep into the skin. By being able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the epidermis, the essence can nourish the skin beyond just the outer most layer. This also feels only slightly sticky after application but thirsty skin starts to feel quenched from here on.

To use: 2 pumps, spread all over face and neck, massaging into skin avoiding eye area

4. Lotion - This lotion is developed by fermentation life science and attracts moisture in the air into the skin, thus continuously moisturising the skin. This lotion is similar to the toner consistency wise, except this is white and the toner is sort of colourless. It goes onto the skin smoothly and like all creams, has a slight sticky feeling upon touching.

To use: 2 pumps, spread all over face and neck, massaging into skin avoiding eye area

5. Cream - This is the thickest of all the 5 skin care products in this set. The thick cream consistency is due to the skin protection ingredient and helps gives skin elasticity. This cream although has a sticky feeling after, is very suitable for dry skin types or if you're in the aircon all day at work and at night while you sleep. This feels super moisturising and skin feels nourished.

To use: Dab a small amount on finger, or again you can use a clean cotton bud, massage all over the face and neck, avoiding eye area

6. BB Cream - This is quite a nice product that gives light coverage of blemishes, feels moisturising and has SPF30. Colour sort of works even though I'm quite fair but doesn't give that pasty white look that some other BB creams do.

To use: Squeeze a small amount onto finger and spread evenly over face, if it feels a bit too wet/sticky after smoothing out or if you don't like the dewy look, you can use a piece of tissue and gently lay it over ur face and press lightly. This actually works really well and creates a matte look instead of the dewy look.

Just bear with me a while more, I know this is quite a long post but I feel all the things are quite essential. My skin can get quite oily and is plagued with a lot of blackheads *cry*. But you may or may not already know that skin becomes oily because it is dry. Sounds weird I know, but it makes total sense. You body thinks the skin is try to it revs up the oil production to compensate for the dryness. This increase in oil is partially contributing to my blackheads. The other factor contributing to my blackheads I imagine would be due to improper cleansing. 

I've used the Atomy Skin Care 6 System for a week now. I can feel my skin slowly changing (for the better *yay*). I feel it's less sticky after application and my skin feels bouncier. I think this is from the Cream, which is really good. Means my skin is absorbing all the stuff I'm applying. I use this twice a day, morning and evening (although BB cream only in the day).

How to buy? It's an online store, the one I use is www.atomy.com.sg and I have signed up for membership to get some discounts (shopaholics like me need it!). Membership costs nothing and there's no monthly spend amounts to maintain your membership account so no worries there. This set if purchased alone costs SGD$220. Sounds expensive but there are 6 luxury skin care products in there, so works out to SGD$37 a piece right? But of course I buy a few at a time to get it at a highly discounted rate. If you need help signing up, you can contact me here. 

The next thing I will try and buy the Atomy Evening Care Set, that way I can properly cleanse and deep cleanse my skin before using the Atomy Skin Care 6 System and see if the condition of my skin improves.

Meanwhile, all you Atomy fans, happy shopping!

Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil vs Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil

I've heard that Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil is the best thing for your skin ever. Apparently it works wonders on wrinkles and takes a few years off. Isn't that what everyone dreams of once they turn 35? I bought this in Australia for AU$19.99 at Woolworth's, so there's nothing gourmet or special about it, I was however told that you can't find it in Singapore. I refused to believe it. So I went on a hunt, just for the benefit of you fellow Singaporeans.

First let me tell you that I have used this oil for a month, once in the morning under my makeup and once before I sleep. It feels nice, not oily. You only have to use 3 drops max to cover your whole face, you might like to put it on your neck as well. I personally have not seen any difference but I think a month might be too short of a time. It feels and smells nice and when I wake up, my skin isn't dehydrated or oily, which means it's balancing my skins natural oils well. I'm also very lazy so I use it in place of my moisturiser. I'm thinking I'll give the entire bottle a try before I come to any conclusions. Maybe some of you who have tried and tested this can comment so that others can have more information. I do have very sensitive skin and I must say that this oil feels light and doesn't irritate my skin, even right after a facial when my skin feels raw and really can't handle a lot of things.

Anyways, on my hunt I found Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for face. It boasts to do the same things as the Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil and so I had to compare.

These are the similarities:

- Both claim to improve the appearance of fine lines/wrinkles, dark spots/pigmentation and aging skin.

- Both have these ingredients: Cocoa Butter, Vitamin C & E, Retinol, Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Apricot Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Argan Oil, Sunflower Oil

Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil has these oils that aren't present in the Skin Therapy Oil:  Maracuja Oil

Skin Therapy Oil has these oils that aren't present in Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil:  Rosehip Oil, Camelina Oil

Maracuja oil has anti-flammatory and healing properties and can assist in repairing any skin damage you may have like acne, signs of aging or signs of excessive tanning. Pretty similar use as Rosehip oil with is frequently used to heal scarring and photo-aging. Camelina oil is always known to restore the skin's natural nutrients, increases firmness, blocks UV rays and combats pigmentation.

Although these two products are not identical, I think for people who can't get their hands on one or the other, they can be substituted. Buying either I imagine would produce the same effects and results on your skin. So there! If you're in Australia, you can get the Palmer's Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil and if you're in Singapore, you can get Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for Face. 

Bioré Cleansing Oil

I've had quiet good experiences with Bioré products in general. When I was younger, I used their face wash. I remember enjoying the menthol feeling making my face tingle and was particularly soothing and refreshing. when I saw this special edition My Melody Cleansing Oil I couldn't resist hahah.

This product boasts to be able to remove waterproof makeup so I decided to put it to the test. A standard day of make up would consist of foundation, powder, blusher, eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. All of which aren't issues in my opinion, except THE EYELINER. This eyeliner is SO good that if I were caught in a tsunami, they would find my dead body washed ashore after 2 days... with perfect eyeliner. Serious. 

The way you use this is to apply the oil without wetting your face. Best if face and hands are dry. 1 pump is sufficient. Smells like apple, quite nice. Rubbing the oil in circular motions all over your face. You can see the foundation and powder, even lipstick come off quite immediately. Which is pretty good... except the eyeliner. That eyeliner!!! GRRR!!! It refuses to come off, it sort of just gets smudged around a bit (think panda eyes). After that you're supposed to rinse off with water and use face wash.

I must admit I don't rub my face for 5 minutes... but I do it for at least 1 minute. I give up. I use eye makeup remover to get rid of the eyeliner in 2 seconds. As a whole, the Bioré Cleansing Oil is a good product to buy. It removes make up well and is reasonable S$17.90 at Watson's. 

In comparison to the Belif Cleansing Oil Fresh, I think this is a bit thicker and oilier. But they both do the same job, you can read my review about Belif Cleansing Oil Fresh here. Belif doesn't get rid of the eye make up either. Bioré is however the cheaper option. It's worth giving it a try.