Specially formulated to provide clean, refreshing toning without the harsh, drying effects of alcohol. It will not strip your skin of its own natural moisturizers. Special mild purifiers gently remove impurities and recondition your skin, making it feel fresh, clean and soft.

Another product added to my Beauty Bento Box is the Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Toner.

I’m not pretty big on toners but I’ve always wondered on the benefits of using one. I had resorted to astringents when I was younger and was sorely disappointed since it left my skin dry even when I can see that it was effective in removing excess oil and dirt. I knew there has to be some other alternative to astringents. It just doesn’t sit well with my regimen.

Anyway, my first impressions on this product would start from the very clean-looking packaging. It immediately instilled a message in my head that it can be an effective partner in keeping my skin clean and clear. So, now, for the ‘road test’ — of course, I washed my face using the Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub before applying the toner.

A quick review on the facial scrub: I love the light lather and microbeads. Unlike other exfoliating facial washes, it actually feels like you’re ’scrubbing’ your face clean. And it proved the cliché true, it did leave my skin smooth and supple after I patted it dry. It does feel (literally!) clean.

Going back. I have to admit I was impressed with the toner. Before anything else, I’m glad that it’s suitable for all skin types cuz I feel that my skin varies like the weather. Go figure. Anyway, I kept looking at the cotton round I was using, checking for any sign of dirt. I then felt satisfied that it still effectively removed the dirt that’s still there even after you’ve washed while it moisturised and conditioned my skin. It felt like I was just using watery-like substance to clean and tone the surface of my skin. It didn’t sting or even had a funny scent. I love alcohol-free products. Though, I felt a bit icky after the task was done cuz my skin felt slightly sticky but after a few seconds, once the skin was dry, the surface is soft and smooth.

I even tried it on teh boyfriend yesterday and he was impressed, too. He even said, “that toner’s actually ok” and when he felt that his nose was oily once more, he said “oh no, it’s oily again!” I would only tease him, saying that he only wants to use the toner again. LOL.

I’m glad I made the purchase. Have any of you guys used this product? How was your experience?

Quick Tip: Moisten cotton ball with toner. Apply to face and neck with gentle upward strokes.

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This foaming facial cleanser works into a rich lather that deeply cleans and moisturizes your skin. Gently cleanses tired, stressed skin and leaves your face refreshed and hydrated.

I’ve been using this facial foam for weeks now. Actually, I use two different foams, one is for exfoliation purposes from Pond’s (which I’ll probably tell you guys about in a later post) and this one from Dove, which mainly addresses my need to moisturise, and hydrate my skin. I reckon I already mentioned just how frequent I wash my face in a day. With the rate I’m going, I don’t want to scrub my skin too much with the other facial scrub that’s why I opt to have one that doesn’t have the beads in it.

I’m a Dove user. I have their exfoliating beauty bars and shower creams plus I also have their moisturising cream bars on top of the facial foam. I’m sort of used to using the bars so the idea of trying out their facial foam was a given. I wasn’t disappointed.

This foaming facial cleanser is said to contain pure cucumber extract, calming green tea, moisturizing cream (it moisturizes your skin as you cleanse), gentle formula with vitamins A & E, minerals and anti-oxidants (leaving you with healthy glowing skin). It’s also Hypo-allergenic and non-comedogenic, which is suitable to sensitive skin.

Green Tea is said to aid in neutralizing the spread of free radicals (source), on top of its soothing effect and the use of extracts like the Cucumber normally means it allows its nutrition to be absorbed by the skin. The presence of the moisturising cream is vital to the prevention of the skin drying out.

To be quite frank, it truly does feel like I’m moisturising my skin while washing. I love the fresh and calm feeling it leaves on me and my skin.

Bento Beauty Tip: Daily use of exfoliating facial cleansers are alright, keep the frequency to once a day. Use moisturising and hydrating facial cleansers for other washes.

Available at AmericaRX.com

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Ylang Noir Pur Powdered Soap
La Compagnie de Provence
Marseille

Silky pure, the powdered soap for delicate skin is uniquely formulated and enriched with water lily extracts, the “divinity of water”, as well as with rice proteins.

The powdered soap provides the luxury of an expensive and branded soap but in a lightweight and mobile form. Especially made for sensitive or delicate skin, it’s enriched with water lily extracts and made fragrant with Ylang-Ylang, the “flower of flower”. This soap comes in a metal dispenser with an air-tight cover, which is perfect for travel considering that liquid types are often prohibited, present risk of spilling, thus, soiling the bag where it is kept and bar types often make storage difficult, messy and close to un-hygienic, sometimes.

Quick Tip: The powdered soap may be applied directly to skin, lightly humidified by the bath or the shower.

I reckon this product is one nifty idea for packing. Ideal for us who travel a good deal. More room in my toiletry bag, all the better. What do you reckon?

Ylang Noir Pur Powdered Soap is available at La Compagnie de Provence Marseille

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One good suggestion that came my way recently is this particular and, not to mention, popular product from Leyende.

Face Canvas Moisture Glider by Leyende

Lock in skin’s moisture, benefit from the natural sun protection factor (unmeasured) of mango butter with carrot extract and vitamin E, known to fend off premature aging and sun damage. Organic papaya extract may help even out the skin tone. Guaranteed non-greasy day moisturizer and make-up base for all skin types. Safe for sensitive skin.

I heard it’s been getting rave reviews from professional and celebrity makeup artists. It’s been said that it helps prevent sun damage and is smooth as a makeup base and with emphasis on it’s non-greasy feature. Non-greasy is good, it’s one of the things I look for in a moisturiser. I have yet to give it a go myself and see if it lives up to its reputation.

This is just one of the products you can use for a pre-makeup moisturiser. You can use your current moisturiser esp if or when your skin is used to it. What’s really important is that the product you’re using is something you can trust to work well with your skin.

Bento Beauty Tip: If you know you’ll be under the sun for more than 15 minutes, make sure to put on sunblock, too.

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This revitalizing cleanser with water-activated microbeads deep cleans and exfoliates without stripping or drying. The White Tea and China Clay enriched lather purifies skin, washing away environmental pollutants. The gentle micro-beads help remove dull, lifeless skin for a perfectly polished complexion.

We’re going back to basics and go for a brand that you’d normally see in the supermarket or a local drugstore. But we are going to take a closer look at the benefits of this product.

I’ve been using Pond’s facial wash as a facial cleanser for a few years now. Ever since I dropped the bar for my face and turned to foam, this is the brand that I’ve (my skin) grown accustomed to.

This particular product is said to be hypoallergenic, which is important for those with sensitive skin and is non-comedogenic, aka it won’t clog the pores, along the T-zone (esp around the nose area), particularly.

The latter should be considered esp if the weather is a bit warm since it usually opens up the pores. It then becomes prone to an accumulation of dust and dirt, which are few of the reasons why zits occur. Another reason can be soap residue, hence, the need for your facial wash to NOT leave any because it would mean it didn’t fulfill it’s purpose, which is to clean the face.

The product is ideal for normal to dry skin. The micro-beads assist in the exfoliation process and in massaging the skin to secrete the necessary oils to naturally nourish and moisturise. Individuals with dry skin will greatly benefit from these points.

From personal experience, having normal-to-oily or normal-to-dry skin (depending on the weather), it has proven to be effective since my skin has remained soft and supple all these years of use, since it somehow seems to create a balance of sorts.

However, I can’t vouch that this product will work for everyone. It’s always best to proceed with caution esp if you do have sensitive skin.

Available at Drugstore

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