KIEHL'S ULTRA FACIAL MOISTURIZER

Product: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer
Price: $22.00-$49.00

Skin Type: Combination to normal skin
Where to Buy: At Kiehl's locations and participating stores, i.e. Holt Renfrew

Review:  I have dry skin at my T-zone and by the end of the day my T-zone is always shiny.  I used to have really bad acne when I was younger but it got better as I aged.  However, I never seemed to get completely rid of my acne around my forehead until I found this product!  I got this product for my birthday back in July.  I was using Shiseido's Elixir White skin care at the time and since Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizer seemed like a heavier product than Shiseido's I did not really care for using this new moisturizer.  I only used it once in a while when I was travelling since it is easier to travel with.  Once my Shiseido toner ran out I decided to use this product.  My skin has never been better!  My skin is moisturized all day long and it is great under my makeup.  I did not have uneven skin tone before but I still feel that my skin is more radiant.  I rarely get pimples anymore.  If I do, I am sure it is caused by lack of sleep and/or bad dieting, for example, too much sweets and not enough water!  I will also point out that I do not use toner with this product.  After I wash my face in the morning and night I will apply this moisturizer all over my face and neck with a pea-sized amount following my eye cream.  Very simple! :)

This product does everything it claims to do.  It is a creamy, unscented product and if it had SPF in it, it would have the whole package.  Nonetheless, I can still apply sunscreen on top of the moisturizer without feeling like that there is too much product on my face.  It is great for all seasons, moisturizes enough for the winter and light enough for the summer!  Overall, a great product for me.

If you have tried this product, please comment on how it works on you!

Rating: Perfect 5/5

Of course this product may not have the same result on your skin, I will recommend for you to buy the smaller bottle to start with or try to get a sample from the store.

LUSH IMPERIALIS REVIEW

Product:  Lush Imperialis Facial Moisturizer
Price: ~$20
Where to Buy: At Lush locations or their website

Skin Type: Combination Skin (Oily t-zone, drier cheeks)

With my skin, it is hard to find products that do not make my skin more oily where I don't need it, but still moisturize the areas where I do need it.. then my friend recommended Imperialis by Lush. It has the perfect balance of moisturizing dry areas, not overpowering oily t-zones and it does not clog up your pores. It has significantly reduced my acne and has given my skin a new glow. Although a bit on the pricier side, a little bit of moisturizer goes a long way and the small container lasts for a few months. Its natural ingredients work well with other types of skin as well. A bunch of my friends with other skin types LOVE this product too and I highly recommend it!!

Rating: 5/5!

FACE WASH FOR LESS THAN $10

Product: Aveeno Baby Essential Moisture Shampoo
Price: > $10

Skin Type: Dry, Sensitive Skin

As a new mom I have come across an amazing discovery.  I always wonder why my Baby Leo's skin is so soft, smells nice, and just plain beautiful.  When I ran out of my regular expensive face wash, I decided to use my baby's Aveeno shampoo. It is doing wonders for my skin.  It is very gentle but strong enough to take off all my makeup.  With the added lotion in the shampoo it gives me the moisture I need (for oily skin try the Aveeno body wash without lotion).  With no time to put on lotion or check if all my makeup is gone after the shower because Baby Leo is demanding to sleep, I am rest assured while I put him to sleep and usually fall asleep myself!

MISSHA PERFECT BB DEEP CLEANSING OIL

Product: Missha Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil
Price: $24.99
Size: 200ml

Skin Type: Very Dry, Slightly Red, Sensitive Skin

Review:
I have very dry and sensitive skin! The worst combination ever so when it comes to a product with "effective controlling skin properties" I will try it - even if it costs me an arm and a leg!!

I purchased the Missha Perfect BB Deep Cleansing Oil out of pure desperation for a non-irritating, deep cleaning cleanser, that removes makeup while protecting my skin.

I tested it at the store on my hand before I purchased it and it showed great results. I could not wait to try it at home with my skin care routine.

The first mistake I made was smearing the cleanser all over my face with my finger tips. My eyes burned so badly. It was horrible! I had to immediately wash it off.

My second attempt with this cleanser, I completely avoided the eye area. I used 2 pumps on a cotton pad with a few drops of water and gently rubbed it on my skin in circular motion. It feels smoother than makeup remover but oily and heavy after the application. As always, you can not completely judge a product with how it feels when you test it on the back of your hand at the store. It was not how I expected the product to be.

Recommendation:
I'll give this product a 2vie rating out of 5vie, because I can not use it on my eyes and I still have to use a gentle milk cleanser after using this product. Conclusion, not worth your vie!

M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++

Product: M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF42 PA+++
Price: $12.99
Size: 20ml

Skin Type: Very dry, slightly red, sensitive skin

Review:
I love kdramas (Korean dramas) so when I found out that all the beautiful actresses use BB cream to get perfect glowing skin, I had to have it! Ladies check out the famous Korean actresses like Kim Tae Hee and Go Ara in the pictures below and you will see how flawless and radiant there skin is!

Back to the review, this was my first BB Cream purchase.  I chose this one because it had many good reviews and it was at a good price range for a tester product. The scent of this brand is nice and not irritating to my sensitive skin. The texture and coverage is light, I found this BB cream to be too watery. Since my skin is always dry, I needed this cream to moisturize but also cover up my redness. However, it left an off-white pigment and it filled into my pores which made my skin appear more dry from the visible line it created. It did not moisturize my skin and make it look more pale and dry.

Recommendation:
Overall, product is I will give this product a 2vie rating. It did not suit my skin type and left my dry spots more visible. For the other 5vie sisters who have combination to normal skin types, this product was a light cover-up helps protect the skin from the sun and provided a glowing look for the day.

Check out for future reviews from my 5vie fashionistas about this product and how they rate it with their skin types!