Review: Bio-essence Hydra Tri-Action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask

I've been on the hunt for good moisturizer because my current one is finishing and it's too expensive for my pocket (because I'm no longer working). It's from Missha and it costs about $60 and I do not want to spend so much on a moisturizer so I've been looking for an alternative ever since it was left with 1/4 of it's content...

I'm very picky when it comes to skincare. I cannot stand moisturizer which has a thick finish and I'll go for gel moisturizer over cream ones ANYTIME. I hate the sticky finish some moisturizer will leave me with! Then I had my eyes laid on Bio-essence's Hydra Tri-Action's sleeping mask and was waiting for my birthday month to purchase it. (5x bonus point okay, mai siao siao)

There was one Watson's sales recently and most of their items were on offer, so being the typical Singaporean, I went in to take a look. (P.S. these kinda sales will always make you buy things you do not need, so the further you can stay away from it -- the better) I saw Bio-essence's products were on mad offer but it was only worth it if I bought 2 so I decided not to purchase it this time round.

AND MY DECISION WAS RIGHT BECAUSE SAMPLESTORE SENT ME ONE TO REVIEW!! Omg you wouldn't know how happy I was when I received the invite woohoo. I was literally punching the air multiple times with BOTH my fists lol.

So here's how it looks like! Pretty similar to my own moisturizer, just that mine is a see-through container~

It's sealed up with a plastic wrapper so you don't have to worry about the cleanliness! 

Mini crash course for you on this product!

Bio-essence Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask is made with our unique Bio Aqua Crystal Technology. This technology forms a protective shield over the hydrating 

ingredients to prevent moisture loss before application. Upon application, this shield 

breaks away and big aqua droplets are formed. This ensures our skin gets hydrated with 

the freshest and most optimal amount of hydrating activity. The big aqua droplets are 

made up of superior hydrating ingredients of small molecular sizes which allow 

moisture and nutrients to be easily delivered to the deepest layers of skin, while the 

protective emollient film remains on the skin to lock in moisture for non-stop hydration.

It also combats the 4 common skin problems:

1. Brightens dull & tired skin
2. Refines enlarged pores
3. Moisturizes dry & rough skin
4. Regulate oil and moisture level

Why do they term it "Tri-Action"?

1. Hydrate: (3X HYDRATION POWER)

Power Nano Hyaluronic Acid: 

• With an average nano molecular size of 15-25nm, it absorbs quickly and easily into the skin, making skin instantly hydrated and moisturized 
• Superior moisture retention capability to keep skin firm, plumped and moisturized 

Hyaluronic Acid: 

• Forms a large water-locked network to effectively lock in moisture, keeping the skin moist and soft. 

Cranberry Extract: 

• Works as a great moisturizer and aids in moisture retention, improving skin elasticity and suppleness. 

2. Nourish:

Cranberry Extract provides excellent conditioning of the skin for a healthy glow. With 

Bio Energy Fluid which further nourishes and refines skin texture. 

3. Protect:

Cranberry Extract is rich in anti-oxidants which protects skin against harmful free 

radicals, environmental and UV damage.

Directions of use: 

Suitable for all skin types and daily use.

Step 1: Massage gently till aqua droplets form. 

Step 2: Gently pat till fully absorbed into skin. 

Step 3: Apply a thin layer over skin as a daily moisturiser. For more intensive treatment, apply a thicker layer to replenish skin’s  moisture throughout the night as a sleeping mask.

RTP: $33.90/80g

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Used a spatula and took some of it contents onto the back of my hand!

After spreading them out, you can see the water droplets forming (inside the orange circle) and gosh I love the feeling of this moisturizer. It feels thicker than your normal gel moisturizer but it leaves your skin smooth and no, it does not leave your skin sticky afterwards. Favourite. Imma boycott all brands of moisturizer, I'm serious.

And of all moisturizers I've seen or used, it's always 50g and Bio-essence's is 80g. Wow. Just wow. This can last me probably 2.5 months!? You can even use this as an overnight mask -- just apply a thicker layer and wait for it to be absorbed before you head to bed! It also has a pleasant smell and I guarantee you to be able to sleep really well hehe. This is a must have for girls who have combination/oily skin!! 

If you girls are worried that you might be sensitive to this product (I think it is fine because I have rather sensitive skin too!!) There will be a street sampling on 6th Sep 2014 (Sat) from 2pm - 6pm outside Mandarin Gallery to find out how hydrated your skin is to get freebies and enjoy attractive discounts!!

Do remember to ‘LIKE’ Bio-essence Singapore Facebook page & redeem free samples at this url: https://www.facebook.com/bioessence.sg

Ending off with a picture of me -- with my dark coloured hair HAHA

(you'll know I chose to be a blondie if you follow my ig!)

xx

Review: Bio-essence Tanaka White

Want flawless clear skin? You got to try Bio-essence's Tanaka White series! Many girls have the wrong idea about brightening/whitening products, because they feel that there's no need for them to become any fairer. This is where most girls will go wrong when they are choosing skincare products.

Skincare products with brightening/whitening functions help to even out your skin tone (Please don't tell me you have even skin tone because that is IMPOSSIBLE). It will also help in the lightening of pigmentation or dark sports that have formed over time due to over-exposure of the sun.

With Bio-essence's products, you will be able to achieve the skin that all women wants -- Porcelain skin.

The newly formulated 4X Intensive Whitening Serum (RTP: S$45.80) consist of Alpha-Arbutin, an whitening ingredient that is 9X more powerful than Beta-Arbutin. It is guaranteed to give you total fairness inside-out as it helps to prevent the formation of melanin and protect skin against harmful UV rays, improving dull skin tone for a visibly fairer complexion.  

With constant use, spots will gradually fade away to restore a flawless, fairer and more radiant complexion. For those without major dark spots problems but seeking prevention and to achieve a fairer even skin tone, the serum helps to effectively lighten skin tone, keeping skin radiant and fair from within while preventing spot formation. 

Product efficacies: 

• Effectively lightens existing pigments and spots 
• Blocks tyrosinase and inhibits the production of melanin to prevent dark spots and reduces darkening after UV exposure 
• Evens out skin tone, whitens & brightens complexion 
• Moisturizes and cools skin 
• Skin exudes radiance, revealing a smooth, fair & healthy-looking complexion.  Skin’s fairness intensifies for flawless fair skin which glows from within. 

So after you wash your face, apply your favourite toner/softener and then apply a generous amount of the Whitening serum onto your face AND NECK (You do not want the colour of your face and neck to be too different aye!)

What I really like about this series is the colour combination on the bottles :p Who can resist pink & white?! This serum comes with a dropper -- my favourite type of dispenser. Some may argue that the constant contact with air is unhygienic but it looks too sophisticated, so I'm still a sucker for dropper-dispenser hehe.

and then moving on to moisturizer~

The Double Whitening Day Cream comes with SPF 20 (RTP:S$29.80), Tanaka Extract and Tranexamic Acid to help suppress excessive production of melanin, protects skin from harmful sunlight and repairs skin for instant fairness from within so that skin glows with crystal clear luminosity. It is Uniquely formulated with Hyaluronic Acid to keep skin hydrated and moisturized, it is lightly textured with a non-greasy formula to facilitate fast absorption while Tanaka Extract helps to keep skin cool.

Product efficacies: 

• SPF20 to protect against harmful UV rays 
• Tanaka Extract shields skin from external pollutants, keeps skin cool and moisturized 
• Contains Tranexamic Acid to significantly brighten and even out skin tone 
• Provides skin with trace minerals and precious herbal extracts such as ginseng, angelica, and gingko 
• Lightens and prevents freckles, dark spots and pigmentation

First Impression: I did not really fancy the texture at first but after I spread it out evenly onto the back of my hand, it instantly moisturizes my hand with a smooth, velvet texture -- Not sticky at all!

Captured the back of my hand without/with flash. I only applied to half of my hand and you can see the difference very clearly! Look how moisturized the right side of hand looks!

With SPF20, you can even skip your sunscreen if you're lazy! I'll still advice you to apply it everyday because prevention is better than cure!

There is free sampling event during July on Bio-essence Singapore Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/bioessence.sg so do visit their page for more information and 'LIKE' their page to be updated on their future promotions!

Bio-essence can be found at Watsons, Guardian NTUC Fairprice, personal beauty stores and major super 

markets, Sasa outlets! They have a handful of different series to target different skin so do check them out at your convenience!

xx

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