Sampling: Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster

Dermalogica Skin Renewal Booster 7ml

This booster was recommended to me by my therapist, as it is said to help ease my blackhead congestion on my nose. Initially I was a bit reluctant because of its contents but willing to try since this is just sample. I mean, more things to try, more things to write on the blog, right?

Anyway, the therapist fore warned me that there could be some irritation due the high content of Lactic Acid and advised me to use only a tiny dot on my nose area. Then, I had a flashback...I told her I had a bad breakout when using their Age Smart Skin Resurfacer, which contained Lactic Acid as well and feared that this might trigger again. She assured me it won't because this is used only on a specific area.

 Er...I braced myself and gave in to try this. Just sampling stage..no harm..

Sampling: Melvita Bio-Excellence Eye Contour Gel

I receive some samples from Melvita when I made some purchases last year and this is one of them. One thing I would like to applaud Melvita is that they are generous in giving out samples to keen customers.

Product Description

This fresh, unscented Eye contour cream quickly eliminates any signs of tiredness, removes wrinkles and bags under the eyes, reduces expression lines and tones the eyelids.

Made from a combination of cornflower, camomile and orange floral waters, this gel-cream perfectly combines the softness of apricot butter and jojoba wax, the lifting effect of acacia gum arabic, the soothing vigour of Indian pennywort and the remarkable anti-wrinkle qualities of chlorella.Extremely moisturizing*, it provides a smoothing action via a highly effective aloe vera,caffeine, willow bark and phospholipid complex that leaves the skin with an intense feeling of repairing comfort.
*of the upper layers of the epidermis.

Proven effectiveness:
Objectively documented test on the effectiveness of Caffeine in functional testing:
- Tightening effect: 96%
- Smoothes away wrinkles: 81%
*positive opinions expressed during a functional clinical test carried out on 20 volunteers.

 Natural and Organic Cosmetic
certified by ECOCERT GREENLIFE according to ECOCERT Standard
available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com
99,36% of the total ingredients from natural origin
56,03% of the total ingredients from Organic Farming 

Ingredients

Aqua [Water], Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Distillate [Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water]*, Aloe Barbadensis Extract [Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract]*, Glycerin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water*, Centaurea Cyanus Water [Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water]*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil [Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil]*, Acacia Senegal [Acacia Senegal Gum], Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil [Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil], Xanthan Gum, Alcohol*, Sodium Benzoate, Cellulose Gum, Levulinic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rhizobian Gum, Caffeine, Sclerotium Gum, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Salicylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lecithin, Hordeum Vulgare Extract*, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Terpineol, Linalool**, Silica.*Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique / proceeding from Organic Farming.**Constituant naturel de l'eau florale / Natural component of floral water.

Sampling: Weleda Sea Buckthorn Creamy Body Wash



When I purchase my body oil from Weleda a few months back, I was happy to receive this sample size body wash from them too. I was torn between the Lavender and Sea Buckthorn but later settled for the latter.

Product Description

Revitalizes and nourishes the skin.

Gently cleanses, revitalizes and nourishes the skin without synthetic detergents. Vegetable-based cleansers leave the skin clean and soft. Antioxidant rich biodynamic Sea Buckthorn Oil and sun-drenched essential oils revitalize the skin and the senses.

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Sesamum Indicum (Sesame), Coco-Glucoside, Alcohol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Fragrance (Parfum)*, Hippophae Rhamnoides, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Limonene*, Linalool*, Citral*.

*from natural essential oils

Sampling: MVO Skin Lightening Vit C Supplement and Moisture Serum

MVO Skin Lightening Vitamin C Supplement 50 capsules USD 60

MVO Moisture Serum 30ml USD 80

When I received my Marie Veronique products a couple of months back, I was pleased that they included a number of samples for me to try and here, I am going to give a short review for the remaining two samples.

Skin Lightening Vitamin C Supplements

Product Description

• Stimulates collagen production and repairs free radical damage, making skin smoother and evening out skin tones
• Provides extra skin lightening support with a uniquely effective form of kojic acid, a natural byproduct of sake fermentation, and dipotassium glycyrrhizate
• Reduces hyperpigmentation with licorice root, Niacinimide and n-acetyl glucosamine
• Delivers Vitamin C and other rejuvenators to the skin in powder form, dramatically improving their effectiveness
• Use in conjunction with any of our serums for advanced skin brightening

Ingredients:  l-ascorbic acid, kojic acid, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, n-acetyl glucosamine, niacinamide
No oil soluble Vitamin C forms that are less effective or liquids that can cause the Vitamin C to oxidize.

I have heard a lot of the potential of L-Ascorbic Acid ( Vitamin C ), which  increases the levels of collagen in the skin, prevents and repairs damage from hydroxyl free radicals. Here's what MVO have to say about L-Ascorbic Acid:

Vitamin C in its water-soluble form (l-ascorbic acid) is extremely effective as an anti-oxidant, and it also repairs past damage, lightens sun spots and stimulates collagen production. The problem with Vitamin C is that it oxidizes rapidly in liquid, becoming a prooxidant, creating free radicals rather than neutralizing them. Skin care companies have tried to resolve the l-ascorbic acid problem by replacing it with oil-soluble forms (Vitamin C-esther, ascorbyl palmitate), however studies show that these versions are much less effective than l-ascorbic acid. MVO solves this problem by delivering Vitamin C in powder form and in capsules. This allows you to dispense the exact amount you need and ensures that it's fresh each time.

I had wanted to try out DIY Vit C serum all the while, which a lot of DIYers have amazing results with it. Because L-Ascorbic Acid  is unstable and oxidises quickly, I still doubt myself on mixing this at home and I don't like wastage if the serum is not used up or if kept improperly.  However, I am glad that MVO have found another alternative to apply this, just to ensure that it is fresh each time upon use.