Sponsored Review: amethystory

amethystory, a new brand (by Ginvera) recently launched in Singapore. The word "amethyst" and purple packaging totally captivated my attention. Amethyst (purple quartz gemstone), a coveted gem desired for its power to heal and rejuvenate. It is uniquely incorporated into amethystory skincare series, which contain real amethyst granules for:- cell-rejuvenation, anti-oxidation & promotion of micro blood circulation.

amethystory/The Sample Store has kindly sent me 3 of the must-have products to review.

• amethystory Mineral Bubble Face Wash
• ✰ amethystory Mineral Aqua Gel
• amethystory Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer

 

 

Here's my reviews after using 'em for one week+...

Mineral Bubble Face Wash 160ml ($14.90)

"Cleanse your face with 'mineral moisture', with the unique & effective Mineral Bubble Face Wash. Specially blended with 3 exquisite and effective ingredients for your skin - amethyst, hyaluronic acid & bio energy fluid, it is enriched with moisture factors & mineral nutrients to cleanse and remove impurities, dirt & oil from pores. After wash, it would still continue to provide long lasting moisture to the skin. Regular use will polish away dull skin resulting in a smoother and more supple-looking dewy complexion.

Another instant-foaming face wash for me to try. I would say Mineral Bubble Face Wash is comparable to Bioré Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash I reviewed not long ago. Hmm.. I don't really like the soapy scent though.

The foam is not as fluffy and dense, more of a soapy feel (lil' watery). This doesn't matter to me as long it cleanses the skin well.

I'm enjoying the efficiency of using instant-foaming cleansers since no lathering is needed. The foam feels gentle on the skin. It cleanses my face without stripping the skin of its moisture. Have abandoned the thought of having squeaky clean skin after cleansing equates to fully cleansed skin. Now, I'm totally in love with my soft, smooth and hydrated skin after cleansing with Mineral Bubble Face Wash alone!

 

 

✰ Mineral Aqua Gel 150ml ($24.90)

**Mineral Aqua Gel is their ✰ product.**

"Uniquely removes cornified dead skin with amethyst for new & radiant skin. No colouring, no fragrance, this gentle formula is specially blended with amethyst, hyaluronic acid & bio energy fluid to help enhance the removal of dead, dry & rough skin, and promote skin rejuvenation. After removing the dead skin layers that form a barrier,your skin would be in a optimal condition to absorb skincare nutrients."

The consistency of Mineral Aqua Gel is like a watery gel. A lil' watery and it gets somewhat messy when applying it on my face. Besides using it for face, you can use this for other parts of your body.

I use it for my super dry cracked heel area, which gives you a better idea of how it works.

*rub-rub-rub*

See the difference? Much more smoother looking, with just only one-time use. Impressive eh.

 

As for my face, I use about 3-4 times a week (though it can actually be used daily).

I apply 2 pumps of Mineral Aqua Gel on dry skin, using dry fingers. Then, I gently massage in circular motion for about a minute. The key is to massage gently as the gel will "disappear" into the skin if too much force is being used. That happened to my bro, who "complained" to me about having no white flakes appearing after massaging the product on his face. Well, he used too much force (lol)!

According to the press release, "the white flakes that appear are the dead skin cells being removed". In the past, I used to think this way. Then, I realized that this isn't the case. How can my dead skin cells be white (somemore sticky) right? Makes no sense. The dead skin cells are actually removed by the white flakes created. I hope you get what I mean?

The last step will be rinsing off the dead skin cells along with the white flakes, with water or facial cleanser. I prefer the latter as it gets rid of the sticky feel on my face. My face feels soft and smooth after use. Doesn't irritate my skin, which is definitely a plus! And, I notice my face becoming clearer and more luminous.

A cheaper alternative to Cure Aqua Gel (I bought it sometime ago), which retails for $42 *ouch!* Both are as effective. Mineral Aqua Gel is about half the price. You do the math.

 

 

Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer 150ml ($15.90)

My favorite out of the 3.

"This unique formula is specially blended with amethyst, tranexamic acid & hyaluronic acid to boost the hydration & whitening of skin & enhance the penetration of skincare products for full absorption. Regular use of Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer will provide skin with minerals for better skin rejuvenation & at the same time lighten complexions evenly for a fairer, radiant and youthful glow."

This smells really good, I likeee! Mineral Aqua Whitening Enhancer doesn't feel as sticky as Hada Labo, and is absorbed much faster into skin (after patting). The sticky feeling is minimal, which dissipates after awhile. My skin feels so well-hydrated. Am so lovin' the luminous glow on my face the morning after using this product. A great start to my day (:

I also notice that my overall complexion has lightened by a fair bit, more even-toned. Not only that, my acne scars are slowly "disappearing". Yay~ to that! Friends have been noticing and complimenting my good complexion. I take pride in taking good care of my skin and I'm glad that I've been using awesome products so far (be it sponsored or self-bought).

 

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Marshmallow-ing your way with Bioré!

Cleansing is the 1st and most important step of a good skincare routine. Japanese ladies put alot of effort in this aspect, which explains their baby smooth skin. Their usual cleansing routine involves using a foaming net to create soft cushiony foam to better cleanse the skin.

And here's Bioré Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash, the answer to baby smooth porcelain skin. Thanks Bioré & The Sample Store for sending me the product for review :D

Absolutely adore the sweet pink packaging ♥

1 bottle = 150 pumps

For me, one pump is more than enough to properly cleanse my entire face. So, this means a bottle can last me for 2 months.

(Do note that the photo was taken in close proximity.)

See how ultra fine the foam is... Instant foam with just one pump!

Amazing right? Even when I tilt my palm downwards, the foam still adheres to my palm nicely. No dripping at all.

Foam is important in cleansing, and an ideal foam is said to cleanse the skin better with finer bubbles. Not only that, it also cushions the cleansing stress from hand on face.

Lathering by hand gives an inconsistent foam which is flat. The bubbles are much larger in size that drips.

With Bioré Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash, the foam quality is Ultra Fine, Fluffy and Dense.

See how well it spreads on the skin!

For my usual cleansing routine, I normally take at least 1 min to lather the cleanser to a foamy state. Now with Bioré Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash, I don't have to spend extra time lathering (yeah to that!). I like that the ultra fine foam is really gentle on the skin, thanks to its high density & bounciness. It cleanses my face pretty well minus the squeaky clean feeling that I'll like in my cleanser. Oh, it actually contains soluble collagen which leaves my skin feeling smooth & moisturized after cleansing. Initially, I thought it will have a sweet marshmallow scent. Unfortunately, that's not the case. It is actually a pleasant light floral scent which sits well with me.

FYI, I only use this for normal cleansing purposes (day & night). Even for light makeup, I still prefer proper makeup removers. So usually, I'll double cleanse (meaning wash my face with Bioré Marshmallow Whip Facial Wash after removing makeup). Cleansing is really THAT important.

Truth be told, I wasn't exactly liking this product initially coz I felt that it was a lil' creamy for my liking. I'm glad that I'm really liking it so much now, thanks to the nice moisturizing effect it has on the skin!

Retailing at just $13.90 ($10.90 for the refill), it is highly-recommended to try out this foamy-goodness cleanser. FYI, this is available at major supermarkets and medical stores.

Do hop over to www.marshmallow.com.sg to play the Bioré Marshmallow Whip Game.

Stand to win $300 H&M voucher and $80 worth of Kao products!

Thanks for reading! :D