CLO [Cod Liver Oil] update!

After the dreadful journey I had with CLO I called it quits.
I basically stopped taking it every single day. I have started taking it irregularly--whenever I feel like it.

RESULTS:
After continuously taking it for 3 weeks my face FINALLY calmed down. I stopped getting more pimples but the painful old ones were still there. When I stopped taking it the old ones finally died down. However, I am left with bad scarring I'm contemplating on whether I should take it again or nah.

WELL so far I am not taking it anymore and I haven't had any major breakouts just tiny hormonal ones which I can handle.

Now I'm looking for a product that would get rid of my acne scars~


STAY SWEET x

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IOPE TROUBLE CLINIC TREATMENT ESSENCE REVIEW

Disregard that foundation stain on the box lol

I bought this essence about 2-3 months ago from SASA.com. I was desperate for a good essence which can also be used as a spot treatment so I searched  the worldwide web~. I found this product which happens to be on SASA and it was on sale I think. I remember paying $39 for this thing.

nozzle pump

Front

Back {korean}

PACKAGING: Sophisticated as usual since it is IOPE. The container's kind of heavy though--idk if it's glass but DEF not plastic LOL. The con is that I can't see the product inside [4/5] 

ONE FULL PUMP

AFTER SPREAD

VISCOSITY: It has a gel like consistency. pretty thick.

What it CLAIMS to do: 
-Trouble skin protection
-Soothing and intensive relief

AFTER USING IT FOR 1 MONTH: [I applied it every night on my face] the instruction says that you apply it on the spots but sometimes I apply it all over face.

The product is pretty strong--when I first applied it on my face it kind of stung. Eventually my skin got used to it though.

EFFECTIVENESS: Nope, didn't really ANY difference thus I stopped using it.Then again, I dont suffer from mild acne-i guess it'll work for that. Moderate-Severe NOPE. Nada didn't work or I guess it was too much for my skin. I thought it would at least reduce the inflammation but nah it was just there--- nothing.  I sometimes even thought it's the cause of my breakouts but idk. [1/5]


REPURCHASE: LOL, definitely not. There goes my $40 bye money

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Advil Gel Pills for Acne?!

Yeah you read it right! Advil gel pills for acne??? WOW.
I was pretty surprised myself too! Who would've thought that these pain relievers can help acne?!?!?

I'm really desperate to find a spot treatment since TTO stopped working a long time ago. I guess my skin became immune to it? Sad. Anyways, I saw this on the internet and decided to give it a try since I already had Advil Liqui-Gels at home.

So basically the gel is the key to reducing inflammation.
YOU WILL NEED:
Advil Liqui-gels, scissors, a small plate/container to put the liquid gel in

WHAT I DO:
1) I take a pill and cut it in half with a pair of scissors. Yep, not the best idea but really nothing came out when I used a safety pin/needle.

2) I cut it in half and yes it spews! The other half of the pill literally went across the sink (where I  to cut it).

3) I let the pills stand on the pain/container with the open side sticking on the plate--so all the liquid gel inside will pour out.

4) With a clean finger I dab it on the gel thingy and apply it to my many many many spots CRIES.

Since I only started doing this yesterday--it is EFFECTIVE. When I woke up my pimples were dry! (I only applied it on a few spots first to see the reaction).  BUT IT WILL STING AT FIRST! Definitely reduced the swelling as well. Thus, I applied more after I showered today and I can already feel it drying up.

Some people wash it off after 20 mins. I decided to leave it overnight.


However, I know for sure that this isn't going to help my severe acne so I decided to do intensive research on what works for majority of people.
I CAME ACROSS ACNE FREE
I decided to buy the acne free 24 hour system of course the severe one!
Unfortunately, they don't sell it in Canada so I had to buy it on ebay ): which is going to take TIME to arrive gahhhHHhHhHhH!H!!!HH!H!! 
I hope it works as soon as it arrives lol. I AM SO DESPERATE ITS SO TIRING TO HAVE ACNE UGH ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU HAVE TRIED ALMOST EVERYTHING!

Btw, I am still using CLO. I think my body got used to it now.

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[CLO Journey] DAY 11 (or 12)

SO I'M STILL BREAKING OUT --WHITEHEADS UGH.

I have been consistently taking a pill daily. I'm not sure as how Cod Liver Oil works in terms of dosage. I just read the label on the pill container which clearly says "take one daily" and ofc im following that.

I have also done my research and tbh, detailed info about Cod liver oil concerning moderate-severe acne isn't available. I've read reviews but it's either the person didn't update nor it didn't really help with my current situation. Several people stopped when they started breaking out.

Unfortunately, my forehead started breaking out as well. DUDE. It has been clear for months. I know I don't really break out there anymore besides my period time, otherwise nah. AND THEYRE CYSTIC! OMG.
TBH, I'm not sure if it's the facial cleanser I used yesterday which is Mamonde's sebum control foam

I actually bought the tiniest (30 mL) version of this one a few  months ago. I remember it didnt work too well with my skin so i stopped-- idk why I bothered reintroducing it. THIS COULD BE THE CULPRIT. BUT I WILL COMPLETELY STOP.

ANYWAYS, My face is TERRIBLE. HONESTLY MY FACE HAS NEVER BEEN THIS BAD--ITS SO SEVERE I HAVE A HUGE RED DRY PATCH WITH WHITEHEADS ON BOTH OF MY CHEEKS. PLUS MY FOREHEAD HAS 3 HUGE ASS CYSTIC ONES. I have been also sleeping really late--but I have always slept late so Im pretty sure thats not the issue.

So far, Im not having a good time with CLO

If you're going to test this make sure you dont have any big event bc trust me if you have acne prone sensitive skin like I do it aint gonna work out. 

I HOPE THIS WILL ONLY LAST FOR 2 WEEKS PLS.



BUT INITIAL BREAKOUT MAYBE??? UGH
SELF-ESTEEM: NEGATIVE 18787878

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[CLO Journey] DAY 7 (or 8?)

SO MANY WHITEHEADS OMG.

My acne worsened for sure. Before I started taking this the left side of my face was clear and so was my forehead. Well, not anymore. The whiteheads are real. and they hurt A LOT! I have also developed cystic acne on my jawline.

In short, my face hurts a lot. like damn. this better be what they call an initial breakout. I swear if this goes on for 2 weeks I am done.

Oh and it's also kind of drying?

I am also putting myself in social confinement until this gives me desirable results. B/c honestly, its bringing my self-esteem down by 1000000000000000000 times.

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Cod Liver Oil for acne

Dermatologists are out of the question for me. Last time I went they prescribed me Retin A and that didnt work out after generously using it for 6 months.(Ive been also prescribed a lot of things in the past)
My skin cleared up during Feb-March b/c of this local chinese product called BL CREAM (you can google it for further information). All I know is that it is MADE for skin rash and whatnot--not specifically for acne--THEREFORE, prolonged usage of this cream is a NO-NO.

I used it irregularly from Jan-March then somehow it stopped working--so I was back with this awful breakouts--may it be cystic whiteheads you name it. I was so frustrated!

Anyways, I would apply tea tree oil to keep it at bay--still okay.
However, at the end of August to September my skin just went BERSERK!
I blame it on myself for not thoroughly cleansing my face eversince I have used the Double Wear. Plus I have also introduced A TON of products to my face.
I'm starting to think that the rosehip oil is  a culprit.

ANYWAYS, I decided to plunge into the CLO community. LOL. Cod Liver Oil. Yes.
CLO is known for its high dosage of Vitamin A and D which are good for your skin. And I have also read from somewhere that Accutane also contain a high amount of Vitamin A {?} .
So I bought this from my local drugmart store.



I have done a lot of research before getting it. I have read that it was a holy grail for majority and just didn't work out for some.

I started taking this on the 28th or 29th of september--One pill daily. IT IS A HUGE PILL OMG.

SO FAR I am breaking out. Mostly whiteheads--and some cystic. After almost a week of taking it I have decided that I will not put ANYTHING on my face--nope not even moisturizer.
TASTE I honestly dont taste the fish unless a burp a minutes later lol

I'm thinking that this is the initial breakout. I will keep this blog updated about it.

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[REVIEW] The Kissest Plumping Tinted Lip Crayon by Banila Co.

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So far, I am loving this lip product that I got a few months ago! I usually don't do lip product reviews but this is an exception!1!

I bought this from SASA.com for about $15? I think. Or maybe $10? Not too sure. But I got the 10-Acid peach. AND I AM LOVING IT. I alternate between this and my revlon matte balm (another beautiful product)

TEXTURE: Smoothly glides onto the lips!
LONGEVITY: Lasted for 3 hours had to reapply afterwards.
COLOR: 10 - Acid peach. The color became faint after an hour.
SCENT: Nothing special
REPURCHASE: Maybe going to try out other colors but as of now it's too $$$.
PRICE: $$



Since I had time I created a video for this product. I probably will do that for future reviews (maybe).

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[ REVIEW ] MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer and Dermablend Quick Fix Concealer Stick

I got this concealer at THE BAY for about  CAD 27.00 (including tax)-- I know it's more expensive than buying it at a local MAC store -.-' but that store didnt have my shade so I just went to the bay.
I am an NC25.
P.S. This is my third bottle.

Ignore my nails ^^

 

It is in a glass bottle and I remember getting my very first bottle and I accidentally dropped it--SO IT BROKE. --IT IS VERY FRAGILE-- (I was so devastated because damn that was like $25)--

 

So this is ONE PUMP. I know it is a lot. The thing is, you cannot really control the amount of product once you pump it b/c that's how the packaging is--yes it is crap. (hate it)

And this is when I spread/dab it. 

the pump thingy--it's messed up b/c crappy packaging.

EFFECTS/CLAIMS:

As you may have already read, this is my THIRD bottle. Yep. That says something. I AM INLOVE WITH THIS BABY!!!--Holy Grail concealer-- I mean IT DOES NOT cover up everything but it covers up 95% of my acne --may it be active or not (hyperpigmentations) and dang, it does stay on for A WHILE (With a good primer and setting powder of course)--THE BEST IS THAT IT DOES NOT BREAK ME OUT LIKE HOLY SHIZ THAT'S SUPER RARE! 

I do not really use it for my under eyes because it DOES crease like crazy lol. --great for covering blemishes--I not recommend it for under eyes tho. 

RATING: 9/10 (b/c the pump thingy is C-R-A-P) 

DERMABLEND  Quick Fix Concealer Stick

 I got this on Nailpolishcanada

Got it for $27.00 LOL DANG-bye money. I got this in beige.
I wanted to try it out and see if the hype~and rave~ about this product is worth it....

Shipping was fast btw.

 

The main ingredient of this thing is titanium oxide for SPF. Also, Mineral oil, and talc.
I completely forgot that my skin freaking reacts HORRIBLY to talc and mineral oil....SO YEP. BAD IDEA.

 

As you can see, it's just a typical concealer stick. Nothing TOO exciting about it AT ALL.

After a dabbing it

 

 EFFECTS/CLAIMS

So I WAS REALLY EXCITED TO USE IT b/c of all the reviews I have seen...

So first time: it was really oily right when I applied it then after a few hours IT CREASED-IT made my face look so dry! and I know my skin is downright oily. I had everything right--primer-concealer-foundation-setting powder. YET, it just did not work out.

I am almost done the stick and then THERE I realized, yep, it is breaking me out. Haha, it gave me TONS of new cystic pimples. I was SO SO SO disappointed...

I guess it's just not right for my skin. Don't understand the hype for the dermablend line.

RATING: 2/10

 

 MAC Pro Longwear concealer ALL THE EFFING WAY.

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Ciracle Anti-Blemish Teatree Wash Review

I have mentioned this cleanser in one of my previous posts and I did say that I will make a detailed review about it.

I have been consistently using this cleanser for about 5-6 months and I can say that it did work out for my skin. Since Ive started using this I noticed a drastic change in the dryness of my face--it became less dry. ( I have combination skin so I have several dry spots but my face is generally oily). I did notice that it makes my face oilier than usual BUT it really did moisturize my skin. It also minimized my cystic breakouts! (I was using this cleanser along with Retin A Micro 0.04)

Now I got this cleanser since september and the weather was not humid or hot, since it was fall. So im not sure how this will work out during the summer but I am really curious as to how

The smell is not bad at all I mean it kind of smells like the cetaphil facial cleanser.

DETAILED INFO AT WISHTREND

I did NOT buy nor get this from wishtrend I bought it from a local EBAY SELLER which was about CAN $25.59.
I do admit that it is not the cheapest product out there but yoh it goes well with my stubborn skin which is rare. But then again, its either a hit or miss since everyone's skin is different. AND THE FACT THAT I HAVE REPURCHASED THIS BABY TELLS A LOT.

I have also discontinued using Retin A Micro since it dries out my skin-but it has also worked out for me. Although I found a new holy grail that has been helping keep my acne at bay.

[UPDATE NOVEMBER 7, 2014:]
I have used up 2 full bottles of this product and I'm currently on my 3rd bottle. I stopped using this cleanser for 5 months bc I wanted to try out others. I went back to it though--HOWEVER, I don't use this everyday bc I noticed that it's now making my face oilier than usual--thus breaking out more. I use this as makeup remover cleanser kind of wash along with the sephora face cleansing brush thing.

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Etude House: Wonder Pore Freshner Review

"I'm the Wonder Woman for your pores" -Wonder Pore Freshner

So I decided to put in a toner for my skin routine so after HOURS of researching in the ASIAN market I ended up buying this Wonder Pore Freshner (Toner) I forgot which size I got but I think its around 500 mL (I threw out the box cause I was cleaning up my room for new years huehue)





EXPERIENCE WITH IT:
I got it around November and I remember using it twice a day EVERY DAY (for about 2 weeks) and boy did it make my face OILIER that it already is! So I decided to tone it down a bit (Once a day) and it did not really help with my acne...so I toned it down more to using it every other day or two and I'm liking it so far...I can say that it did lessen my huge ass cystic breakouts by 25%



WHAT IT CLAIMS IT DOES: 
Deep cleanse pores - idk I didnt really get a huge dramatic change
Maintain pH 4.5 -/+ 1 - I guess it doesnt really match my pH since it didnt really do much for my skin (acne still gets worse, scars still the same)
Control a large amount of sebum- Im pretty sure it did the opposite for me!
Refine skin tones- nah
Keep elasticity of pores- idk what this means so Idk
Moisturize inside and outside of skin- nah. Its too much for my combination skin. I mean it would be moisturized but my face would get really shiny and oily (but Im still checking if its my facial cleanser)

SCENT: A very strong smell of alcohol. But it's a scent you'll get used to. 
VISCOSITY: It's literally like water.
APPLICATION: Pour enough to your cotton pad/ball (I use cotton balls) then gently cleanse your face with it (I APPLY THIS AFTER I WASHED MY FACE WITH MY FACE WASH). This is my "toner" and I have been using this for 2-3 months.

Ingredients in KOREAN so idk

 RATING: 7/10

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Eskinol Papaya Smooth White Facial Deep Cleanser Review

I ADDED DALACIN C THUS PRODUCING A PINK COLOR

I have been using this product for the past two years and I LOVE IT!
For a few months I started using this as a make up remover  alone--then I realized it takes so much time for me to take off my make up with this by itself. So I only use it to remove the make up off of my neck and the remaining make up on my face after I cleanse it with my face wash

FOR  WHITENING: I did notice that it DID lighten up my skin a bit but there isn't that much difference since I am already kind of pale. but I do think that it DID lighten up my neck but then again I have been using it for YEARS...so Im not sure about as early as 1 week.

DOES IT HELP WITH ACNE (WITH DALACIN C): I haven't really noticed any drastic changes when it comes to my acne--still there. However, since I am suffering from cystic acne I guess this can't really do much for it. But if you have Mild-moderate acne (not necessarily severe) then go for it!

RENEW AND SMOOTHEN SKIN: Again, I have been using this for my neck so I am not sure about the face...I do recall that I did not notice "smoothening" on my face when I used it on my face for a while--MAYBE its for people who have minor acne. 

Instructions and Ingredients (IT DOES HAVE ALCOHOL!)

 AS FOR THE SCENT--it smells like PAPAYA (DUH) and there is a smell of alcohol!

I usually clean my neck/face while Im watching TV~

I use it with cotton balls and just rub it to my neck until there is no more residue on the cotton balls (I use up about 3-4 cotton balls both sides LOL I KNOW DAMN MY NECK BE SO DIRTY) 

UPDATE: FORGOT TO MENTION THAT THE COLOR IS ORIGINALLY CLEAR! I JUST ADDED DALACIN C THUS THE COLOR!

 RATING: 9/10

xo, Zelle

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Skinfood: Rice Mask Wash Off Review

RICE MASK (100g)

Its ACTUAL size

I bought this rice mask a few months ago from eBay for around CAN $9.00  and I have been using it since then. (I have been using it once every 2 weeks or so) since I do have oily skin. I use it more often when my face gets really dry.

 

These are its ingredients and the instructions (SORRY IF IT'S BLURRY--hand's too shaky lol)  Idk if you can read it but THERE IS ALCOHOL--Cetyl Alcohol  I was quite surprised since it's skinFOOD? and mainly natural ingedients? Alcohol was the LEAST ingredient I expected...But then again, there are TONS of ingredients I cant even pronounce...I mainly got this because of its positive reviews I have read online.(and I wanted to try it out!)

 

Unfortunately, it does not come with a scoop/spoon to take out the content, so I found this little plastic spoon thingy and I just use it to scoop out the content whenever I use it since it is hygienic, rather than using my icky fingers! 

This is what it looks like! And the SMELL is kind of a LOTION SMELL/ SUNSCREEN? idk the scent reminds me of those, it did annoy me at first since I EXPECTED a lot from skinfood--ALL NATURAL STUFF. But  I have gotten used to it!

TEXTURE: you can feel the rice grains and it's nice

When you first scoop it out

After you spread it

Spread it even more (RICE GRAINS ARE PROMINENT!)

AFTER 15 MINS!

INSTRUCTIONS: You are supposed to have washed your face hence, it has to be clean (No make up, cream etc) You scoop out enough content for your WHOLE face. then you massage it evenly until you feel like the rice grains have kind off disappeared (I usually massage it for 5 mins) After that leave it on for about 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off and PAT dry. 

It will leave your face smooth and shiny! It literally SHINES LOL! And GLOWS! (Probably because I have combination skin--leaning more on oily though)

WHAT IT HAS DONE FOR ME AFTER 2-3 MONTHS OF USAGE:
At first I would use it on a regular basis...but then I noticed everytime I use it I would get really tiny pimples! So I lessened my usage and only use it when I feel that my skin has gone under a lot of stress OR when it's really really dry! (Especially now that it's winter)

It is a nice moisturizer lol

And I do think there are better all natural wash offproducts out there.

RATING: 7/10 

xo, Zelle

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