Gary Chung - 暗粒，油脂粒及黑頭 no more﹗-

Comment from: Joyce [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I want to update my skincare routine and will be visiting Beauty Store next week. With the changing weather and many new products at Beauty Store, please kindly give me some suggestions. Thanks!

Day
IPSA cleasing foam
So-Phyto Purify & Energise
So-Phyto Skin drops
Bicelle B5 Moisturing Gel
IPSA Metaboliser 3
Sofina Beaute UV milk
Sofina Primavista Compact

Night
Bioderma cleasing water
IPSA cleasing foam
So-Phyto Purify & Energise
So-Phyto Skin drops
Shiseido White Lucent Whitening Essence
IPSA Metaboliser

Weekly Mask
Sanctum Hydrating mask or 100% Pure Pineapple mask

I have sensitive combination skin. Thanks in advance for your kind advice!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 13:46

Comment from: olivia [Visitor]

Dear gary,

I'm going to visit beautystore to buy kamedis's products for ance-prone skin, and I would like to seek your professional advice beforehand.

Whats the difference in the function of AC medis and Sebo medis?
Should I buy AC MEDIS or SEBO MEDIS's cleansing gel and face cream if I have oily skin (both tzone and cheeks, especially when I wake up) with clogged pores,粒粒and sometimes little small pimples?
For toner, does SOPHYTO's suit me?
whats the difference between PURIFY & ENERGISE and TONE & BALANCE?

Thanks :)

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 14:17

Comment from: olivia [Visitor]

sorry gary, I would also like to ask if I need to start any skincare for anti-aging as I'm almost 24.

thanks :)

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 14:53

Comment from: JJ [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I've sensitive skin. I've been using Kiehl's calendula toner before and recently I've switched to Sophyto Tone & Balance. After using Sophyto Tone & Balance for a few days, I started to have some white heads and redness around my forehead, under my cheeks and chin areas. Should I stop using it? or is it a normal reaction switching to a new product? Pls. advice!
Thanks!!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 15:52

Comment from: JJ [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I've sensitive skin. I've been using Kiehl's calendula toner before and recently I've switched to Sophyto Tone & Balance. After using Sophyto Tone & Balance for a few days, I started to have some 暗粒/white heads and redness around my forehead, under my cheeks and chin areas. Should I stop using it? or is it a normal reaction switching to a new product? Pls. advice!
Thanks!!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 15:57

Comment from: fong [Visitor]

hi gary,
平時我係搽liquid foundation+碎粉,但夏天想用粉餅方便d同埋可以搽少一層,請問邊隻啱我? 我係混合性皮膚,有乾紋又有暗粒,邊隻可以令我既皮膚問題冇咁明顯,又long-lasting?thanks!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 17:33

Comment from: mc [Visitor]

gary,

may i know where can i buy MADARA's products in hk?

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 19:45

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Joyce,

Day
Try Madara's organic cleansing foam
So-Phyto Purify & Energise-good
So-Phyto Skin drops-good
Bicelle B5 Moisturing Gel-Not needed and when you put makeup over this, you will find bits coming off.
IPSA Metaboliser 3-If you have sophyto's skin drops, you don't need any more chemical supplements.
Sofina's HADAKA moisturizer with SPF is better, but then you don't need any moisturizer underneath, use it after toner and SO-phyto skin drops
Sofina Primavista Compact is good for oilier skin, or use the liquid formula if your skin is also defhydrated.

Night
Bioderma cleasing water-ok
madara organic cleansing foam is better
So-Phyto Purify & Energise-good
So-Phyto Skin drops-good
I prefer GEOCARE's treatment gel, which use bearberry instead of chemicals to "BLEACH" skin. But if you use any whitening stuff, you don't need to use skindrops anymore. then you can put a bit of moisturizer on top, like Madara's organic moisturizing fluid. It's good for day time too if you don't need any sunblock, and wear it under your foundation with UV protection.

Weekly Mask
Sanctum Hydrating mask or 100% Pure Pineapple mask

I have sensitive combination skin. Thanks in advance for your

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi olivia,

AC is much stronger and it's for oily skin.
Sebo is good for dehydrated yet partially oily skin. For your case, the AC line works much better.
As fior toner, you should use PURE's organic white tea and rose toner. It detoxifies and cleans last traces of dirt after washing, great for pimple skin type yet it's non drying. SO-PHYTO is too gentle for oily skin.

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:13

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Olivia,

You don't need any anti aging products and they can give you more serious pimples. You should start using it when skin gets drier and loss firmness, but also have to wait until pimples are gone.

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:15

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Fong,

try Shiseido's Maquillage Lasting powdery UV compact.

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:15

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi jj,

I have no idea why because tone and balance is for removing excess oil and clears pores. In such case probably your skin is getting oilier because of weather change, and you should use a foaming cleanser to deep cleanse daily in such weather, and avoid using greasy creams and moisturizers. Stop using the toner for a few days and use it again when the problem is gone.

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:23

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi MC,

madara is available at美肌士多-35801506
www.beautystorehk.blogspot.com

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 20:24

Comment from: Trista [Visitor]

hi Gary,

好耐無來留過言.我係塊面need cooling & 睇皮膚科醫生,then 診斷出患上Rosacea個位.

我懷疑自己有combination skin with clogged pores,兩邊面有唔少暗粒,鼻有很多黑頭(其實已積聚了幾年),而且我很覺得自己的skin好受天氣溫度影響,尤其是最近忽冷忽熱,溫度22度以下的時候,skin無咁易紅,暗粒也少d,但當溫度到25度或以上,情況就相反,skin易紅多暗粒

今次想詢問您的意見要轉用什麼skincare for spring/summer? Seems MADARA line quite suit me.

以下是我每日用skincare:
SOPHYTO's Deep Pore Foaming Cleanser
SOPHYTO's Purify and energize superbioactive
Aguagate's hydrating facial lotion

Thank you so much.

Trista

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 21:42

Comment from: Trista [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Forgot to tell you, 我覺得SOPHYTO's Purify and energize superbioactive不是太suit我的皮膚,唔知是不是太補濕,拍上去覺得"立立地",唔夠爽.

Looking forward your reply, Many thanks.

Trista

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 21:49

Comment from: Dancing [Visitor]

你說用來抺面能溶走黑頭及油脂粒的護膚品,
是不是 MADARA 混合偏油性肌爽膚水?

幾錢架? tks!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 22:11

Comment from: carmen [Visitor]

Can you recommended me good eyeliner and masacara remover, and make-up recover please? Thanks!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 22:31

Comment from: lois [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I recently discovered your blog and enjoy reading your beauty tips (thank you!). I am 30 and my skin is probably combination/oily, just the past year, my skin condition worsen and became more oily that I needed to use blotting paper 2-3 times a day even in the winter! Below is my routine skincare program. Please give me your advice to improve my skin condition:

Day
Fancl washing powder
SoPhyto super bioactive
Madara deep moisture gel
PeterThomasRoth Environmental Repair Hydrating Gel
Elemis Absolute Eye Serum

Night
Fancl Cleaning Oil (stopped since your did not recommend using cleaning oil)
Fancl washing powder
SoPhyto super bioactive
Madara deep moisture gel
Shisedo White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Emulsion
Elemis Absolute Eye Serum

Weekly
PTR Botanical Buffing Beads
Jurlique Purifying Mask
PTR Cucumber Gel Mask

Makeup (1-2 times per week)
Fancl Liquid Foundation
Jurlique Lavender Silk Finishing Powder

1. How to reduce oilness and improve hydration?

2. Can you recommend some product to whiten my skin (actually the marks leftoever from pimples and acnes)?

3. I seldom wear makeup because i always get breakouts after make-up. Any product and makeup removal product suitable for my skin?

Thanks in advance for going through my long list of questions. Have a good night!

Permalink 2009-03-24 @ 23:46

Comment from: olivia [Visitor]

Hi gary,

Thanks for your kind advice.

我本來係無面油的skintype,最多夏天個鼻會冒汗, 但last summer用左隻唔啱我既洗面後就愈黎愈油, 後來轉用一隻 for 油性皮膚的cleanser & creme, 因過份清潔& 過份控油令我的面油出得更積極澎湃, 所以請問AC line 用後會不會有這情況?
而AC cream 應該用於全面定係較乾位置? 需要避開暗粒嗎?

THANKS.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 00:25

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Trista,

The Sophyto line does suit you, but every girl likes to try new products some time!

Madara also suits you well and the feeling is different from SO-phyto, it smells better and gives you more hydration, yet SO-PHYTO is more gentle and non-aromatic.

You can try the foam cleanser, balancing toner and the moisturizing fluid. The whole line is non greasy and very soothing, suits spring summer time and calms confused skin.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 02:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Dancing,

yes, that's the deep clarifying toner. Price around $260?? Or you can call 35801506 for detail.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 02:13

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Carmen,

The best is naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk with argan oil which removes face and eye makeup effectively and gently.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 02:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lois,

Day
-Fancl washing powder-Change to organic formula is better, try PURE's lavender sea foam cleanser.
-Are u sure you are using SoPhyto super bioactive? There are 2 different formulas and actually you should try MADARA's deep balancing toner instead, which purifies and hydrates at the same time.
-Madara deep moisture gel is good but did you get it from 美肌士多so soon already?
-PeterThomasRoth Environmental Repair Hydrating Gel-If you have the madara gel, you don't need to apply extra layer of CHEMICALLY based gel, unless you want your pores to be clogged.
-Elemis Absolute Eye Serum-is one of my favourite, but too expensive.

Night
-Fancl Cleaning Oil (stopped since your did not recommend using cleaning oil)-should change to Naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk, for eyes and face.
-Fancl washing powder-I prefer oganic one.
-SoPhyto super bioactive-change to madara.
-Madara deep moisture gel-ok.
-Shisedo White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Emulsion-should use GEOCARE's treatment gel which uses bearberry to whiten skin, but if you use it, you should use it instead of the madara cream. You don't need 2 layers of stuff unless you want pores to be clogged.
-Elemis Absolute Eye Serum-keep

Weekly
PTR Botanical Buffing Beads-ok
Jurlique Purifying Mask-ok
PTR Cucumber Gel Mask-ok

Makeup (1-2 times per week)
should use powder foundation instead if skin is oily, try BOURJOIS's latest mineral powder compact, that is non pore clogging and keeps skin matte all day.
Jurlique Lavender Silk Finishing Powder-ok

1. How to reduce oilness and improve hydration?
Use less layer of products and apply the jurlique dust daily to absorb excess oil. And since it's now the humid season even dry skin gets oily sometimes.

2. Can you recommend some product to whiten my skin - use GEOCARE treatment gel and use OLIVE mask weekly(An organic clay mask with liquorice and olive for deep cleansing and whitenng and firming), Both available at 美肌士多.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 02:28

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Olivia,

Seems you are notthe normal skin type, you are actually the CONFUSED skin type.
In this case you should not use the AC line, you should use the SEBO line which is also under Kamedis, this line is designed to balance oiliness for skin that is abnormally made oily but actually not oily inside. Try the cleanser and cream, and use Madara's toner, either the deep clarifying one for deep cleansing or the balance one to replenish moisture if your skin feels dry inside.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 02:31

Comment from: choco [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
Seems like Madara is very good. (must try!)
You said we need to use cleansing foaming cleanser everyday. Does clinique liquid soap mild consider as cleansing foam?

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 07:49

Comment from: lois [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thank you very much for your detailed suggestions.
- Yes, I bought the Madara deep moisture gel from 美肌士多 just last Friday and my skin like it.
- I also got the SoPhyto super bioactive (tone & balance) at the same time, before knowing MADARA's deep balancing toner is probably better for my skin. I will change as soon as I finish up this bottle =p
- Do you recommend any alternative to Elemis Absolute Eye Serum) that is similarly effective but cheaper?
Thanks Gary!

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 10:16

Comment from: RAINBOW [Visitor]

hi gary :
請問madara可以响邊度買到, 同埋幾錢?

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 10:47

Comment from: CoCo [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
我的護膚品所有都是用madara,另加skin drop,但有一個小小的問題想請教,我是combination skin,但超sensitive,不過有時會有少許偏乾. 因為我怕"癡立立"的感覺,而且在beautystore試塗時覺得不乾所以用了Madara deep moisture gel.但現在t-zone位仍然會出油,用手摸塊面時會有點"立立地",不過又覺得輕微少許崩緊.是不是不夠保水,所以反而刺激出油及覺得崩緊(因想保水所以已用deep comfort toner),請問gel是否不合我用,我應該轉用moisture fluid,還是有其他moisturizer會合我用. 謝謝幫忙!

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 12:33

Comment from: Joyce [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your detailed reply but I forgot to ask about eye cream and eye mask. My concern is puffiness and firming(currently 25 years old).

I would also like to ask whether the new Olive Mask is suitable for my sensitve combination skin. I am curently using Sanctum's Hydrating mask but would also like to add a deep cleasing mask for the summer weather.

Thanks again! :)

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 14:50

Comment from: Joyce [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Any comments on the new organic skin care brand Amala from Germany?

Thanks!

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 14:53

Comment from: Emily [Visitor]

Hi Gary:
我17歲,有dark circle&eye tuck,用咩eye cream 好?可以介紹D產品俾我嗎?
Thanks=]

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 15:17

Comment from: claire [Visitor]

dear gary,

I have the following questions:

1. my skin is dry and I wear light make up. What foundation and loose power will you suggest for spring and summer time?

2. You often said that removing make up need foam cleanser. I am now using naturelle d’argan cleansing milk twice to remove make up. Is it ok? Do I need to ask cleansing milk first and then foam cleanser?

3. my eyes have some lines in 眼袋 area. Such lines are more obvious when I put on make up. What eye products can help me?

4. my eyes are oily. Eyeliner and mascara melt very easily. I’m now using clinique’s curl lash mascara, clinique’s eyeliner or sometimes chanel’s liquid eyeliner. Could you kindly suggest me what mascara and eyeliner should I use?

5. what kind of night cream or moisturizer u can suggest me to use at night? I’m now using naturelle d’argan day cream.

Thanks a lot! Wish you every success in your business!

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 16:52

Comment from: Kitty [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Can I ask for your comment about Sofina new primavista 2 shade setting powder compact? (pink ontop & nude in bottom) Or you think Lola or Dior extreme compact is better for me?
P.S. I have combined dehydrated skin. Many Thanks.

Kitty

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 18:07

Comment from: Katie [Visitor]

Hi gary,

我近排都好似你這篇文章所講咁出左好多瘡瘡同暗粒, 我想應該係轉天氣同洗面產品不合用, 我會開始停用 cleansing oil, 我本身係敏感缺水皮膚, 之前用緊 covermark cleansing oil + 美容院品牌洗面奶, 保濕用 herb farm rose cream, Liquid foundation 用雪花秀. 請問 gary 有邊隻落妝及洗面產品合用? 同埋我想問你曾經介紹既防曬 bb cake 係咪可以就咁單用? 謝謝!

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 20:47

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Choco,

Yes, that's a foaming clenaser too. But there are foaming cleansers for different skin types, you must choose according to yours.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:22

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lois,

I also like Jurlique's herbal eye gel. It's nice but not recommended to be used under foundation, because it rubs off in tiny bits. But besides this, it's a nice product.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:23

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Rainbow,

It's available at 美肌士多-35801506, price from around $90 to $330.

www.beautystorehk.blogspot.com

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:25

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Coco,

No matter what moisturizer you use, people with combination skin type surely would be oily in the T-zone in such humid weather.Even if you use oil control lotion, oil cannot really be stopeed, it can only be balanced.

If your skin also feels dry at the same time, could be you need exfoliation, because the dead skin layer is thick, so moisture could not get in, but oil pushes out.

Both products should work for you.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:36

Comment from: bb [Visitor]

hi gary,
我而家用緊你介紹的pineapple mask,我覺得佢都有清潔既功效...請問係咪一個week用一到兩次,咁係咪即係可以代替deep clean mask呀??thx~~~~~

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:36

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Joyce,

The new Olive Mask is suitable for you! It deep cleanses but is more gentle than Sanctum's mud mask.

For puffy eyes and dak circles, S0-phyto's polyphenol skindrops is the most effective product I've ever seen. But it does not hydrate nuch, you have to add an eye cream on top if eye area is dry. Try PURE's organic coffee bean eye cream, which hydrates but not greasy, with caffeine to further brighten dark circles and boost blood circulation.

I've never tried the Amala line.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:40

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Emily,

Try PURE's organic coffee bean eye cream. Coffee has caffeine to help boost blood circulation and thus reduces dark circles and puffiness.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:50

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Claire,

1. Mioggi BB cream ( super nice and natural but always out of stock), & Ipsa loose powder.

2. I never said removing make up need foam cleanser. I said WASH face need foam cleanser unless skin is extremely dry. naturelle d’argan cleansing milk is good for removing make up, if your skin is extremely ry, you can use it as a mild cleanser but need to wash it off with water.

3. Makeup can make lines more visible if the texture is thick and dry, especially on eye area. To make the lines less visible, you should use moisturizing formula foundation and concealer, and use as less powder as possible.

4. I use Bobbi Brown gel liner or Chanel's lasting eye pencil, then use Sofina's mascara with 2 sides, which is not said to be waterproof, but it is more waterproof than all other mascara and stays curl all day!!

5. Argan day cream is good, try Madara's night cream, with an extra moisturizing toner underneath from Madara or Naturelle d'argan.

Permalink 2009-03-25 @ 23:58

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Kitty,

Of course the Primavista 2 color powder! The top one(pink) is for lighter and more luminous effect, great for drier area or to set makeup naturally after using liquid foundation. And the bottom one is more oil-controlling, great for setting T-zone or touch us shiny area in the afternoon, so handY!

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 00:00

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Katie,

Of course you get pimples because you use cleansing oil, and then use cleansing milk, the WORST combination of cleanser that GUARANTEES 暗瘡&暗粒!! Cleansing milk is actually fine but is good for removing makeup usually, that means you are removing makeup 2 times meaninglessly but NEVER actually WASH your skin clean, dirt are building up inside pores, YUCK!!!

To help clear clogged pores, use cleansing milk to remove makeup first, try naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk, then wash with Madara's cleansing foam. If your skin is dry, at least use it once in the evening(after removing makeup). To speed up pore clearing, also use a nice toner, like madara's deep "balance" toner, use a cotton ball and gently polish on the clogged area. (THE ONE I INTRODUCED IN THIS COLUMN IS THE ONE FOR OILY SKIN-deep clarifying toner, too strong for you, you should use the "BALANCE" formula).

As for moisturizer, The herb farm cream is ok but maybe too thick in spring summer time and it's good for locking moisture, but does not BRING moisture to skin enough. Try Madara's deep moisture cream.

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 00:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi bb,

Yes! The pineapple mask also deep cleanse too! So you can skip the mud mask, or use them alternatively. 唔好浪費呀!

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 00:13

Comment from: Cherie [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
好多謝你D咁有用既資料! :D

我既SKIN TYPE係混合偏乾, 勁多暗瘡暗粒+多黑頭 = =
我見人地話自己有暗粒問題既時候, 你都會提議用泡泡既潔臉黎洗臉, 我自己用開biotherm既 aqua source系列, 洗面果隻系foam黎咖, 但系我洗完之後對cheeks 都仲係有暗粒既??係米biotherm 本身隻產品唔好定係我自己既問題呢? 需要轉MADARA系列嗎?

thanks ;D

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 03:33

Comment from: Mi [Visitor]

I am very confused when I am told by beauty counter staffs that “bo chong” (touch up of make-up) is a must because it is good for your skin?!? Apparently, if you don’t reapply powder, then the bacteria & dust will stick to your skin and then you will get pimples…but won't ur make-up get thicker...

Also, if we do need to touch up on our make-up, what is the correct way? I heard that that you should blot face oil with blotting paper (some say tissue is better), then spray some hydrating water (e.g. Evian, Loccitane Rose Water etc) then powder (some say compact, some say loose powder).

With different sales telling me different things, I question their integrity when they give me ‘advice’ while selling many items at the same time…please help! Thanks so much and please forgive the stupidity of my question if it comes across that way -_-"

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 11:00

Comment from: Ling [Visitor]

你好丫~gary 我希望可以問下你丫

我毛孔現在非常粗大丫,而且有很多暗粒，而且會有一忽忽紅左係面到，可能因為而前經常生暗倉調理不當，到現在,毛孔很粗大...我２０歲見其他人塊面咩都無，令我信心全失,但是我現在只是會塗防曬出街,不明白不塗粉都會如此阻塞，會不會是防曬不合我?

我用的防曬是A.L.L 的UV Block Whitening Cream SPF30
會不會防曬度太高都阻塞左呢？

另外　聽人講防曬都要卸妝，所以我回家會用Ｆａｎｃｌ既卸妝油卸妝，不過用完會覺得好油，而且好像愈卒愈紅愈敏感塊面，而你亦提及避免用卸妝油，可以問你我這情況有沒有適當卸防曬不太含油份，又乾淨的卸妝用品嗎？

另外我正用不太能起泡的洗面膏，你介紹的那隻ｍａｄａｒａ洗面對敏感皮膚也適用嗎？

還有一個問題就是有時因為塗面霜怕會太油阻塞，所以只拍爽膚水，是否不正確？　

多謝你既解答，祝工作愉快。

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 20:21

Comment from: vanko [Visitor]

first time lave a comment to you,hope can receive your reply,thank you so much
i would like to know你這篇文章介紹既產品香港有無得買?邊到有既?how much ?thanks

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 20:44

Comment from: Elaine [Visitor]

Helo Gary,

First time to leave msg and try to go through all yr comments regarding others' questions.

My Skin type:
i think i belong to combination skin type ( cheek a bit dry, T-zone a bit oil), like to have 油脂粒 on T-zone regardless of winter or summer (also due to my unhealthy eating habit - i like eating fatty stuff), obvious eyes line, little eye dark circles, aged 23. My main problem is frequent growth of 油脂粒!

Below shows my proposed skin plan: seek for yr advice so that I can buy them all at one time~^-^

Morning:
1. [face wash] Aguagate organic facial cleansing gel

2.[toner] NATURELLE d'ARGAN's vegetal toner/Agugate's rose toner/herb farm's facial must/
-> which one is more recommended?

3.[serum]THE SOPHYTO POLYPHENOL SKINDROPS

4.[moisturizing cream] SOPHYTO MEGA OMEGA CREAM/Aguagate's facial soothing lotion (hydrate and balance skin, purify and control pimples)
-> which one is more recommended?

5.[skin protection] -> any suggestion?

6.[eye cream] la mer eye concentrate/Pure 's organic coffee bean eye cream
-> seem both are good. any advice??

Evening:
1.[for make up remover] Naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk

2. [face wash] Aguagate organic facial cleansing gel

3.[toner] NATURELLE d'ARGAN's vegetal toner

4. [serum]THE SOPHYTO POLYPHENOL SKINDROPS

5. [moisturizing cream] SOPHYTO MEGA OMEGA CREAM

6. [eye] la mer eye concentrate + estee lauder re-nutri ultimat YOUTH eye cream

- why use both la mer + estee lauder? will it put too much over eye areas?

Other questions:
- any make up foundation which can have all functions like pore concealing, smoothing, skin tone more natural, with SPF?
how about Bobbi Brown loose powder.Bobbi Brown concealer you suggested in yr replies?

Thanks very much for my '一口氣' questions list. (I have prepared for hrs to make this! hope you can reply me, just take yr time, i will wait!!!)

Permalink 2009-03-26 @ 23:39

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Cherie,

Besides using cleansing foam, you must avoid using greasy moisturizer, and using many layers of skincare and makeup. Also you need to use scrub 1 to 2 times week.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 05:38

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Mi,

Touching up makeup DOES NOT help to kill bacteria and only helps makeup to look fresh if done nicely. But the salesperson who told you thic must be very CREATIVE in selling products.

You don't neccesarily need to touch up if makeup is not melting, use blotting paper only if skin is oily. and you can use blotter or tissue paper, the result is similar. Spray on rosewater afterwards if skin is dehydrated, from 12 inch away. You can stop here, or apply some press or compact powder if makeup is melting or fading.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 05:44

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ling,

You are doing VERY VERY BAD skincare steps and having awful product combination, must change if you want skin to be better. And seems you don't even know about your skintype, it's also a bad bad thing, you only seem to 聽人講用乜好就盲目去跟. In this case I guess your skin is combination with clogged pores.

1) you must use FOAMING CLEANSER daily to unclog pores, especially in spring summer. Use an organic one so it won't be irritating. Madara's is the best for you.
2) use madara's balancing toner after cleansing to replenish moisture.
3) Use Sofina's "BEAUTE" line SPF24 UV lotion in "FRESH" formula for day.
4) Use Geocare's treatment gel( a light weight plant based whitening gel, good for fresh hydration and natural whitening)

***你果支ALL我未聽過, 唔慌好, 仲要有whitening, 十居其九whitening都係好刺激, 有暗粒或暗瘡用死硬. D sales 梗係同你講話要落妝黎落防曬啦!!等你買多支product lor 見你乜都信. 下次話瞓覺都要查防曬你都信啦! 除非係潛水用嘅防曬好似Shiseido anessa先要用special remover. 仲要你係冇化妝,走去出最塞毛孔嘅cleansing oil, 真係自已揾自已笨***

All products except Sofina, available at 美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 06:06

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi vanko,

madara is available now in Hong KOng.
www.beautystorehk.blogspot.com

美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 06:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Elaine,

1. Aguagate organic facial cleansing gel too mild for you, especially in spring/summer. Go for The Herb farm's rose cleansing gel. It has silver extract to kill bacteria naturally too. Nice for tightening pores.

2.NATURELLE d'ARGAN's vegetal toner is too rich for you/Agugate's rose toner/herb farm's facial mist is for most skintypes, to be specific, you should use madara's deep balance toner which hydrates and cleanse at the same time.

3.[serum]THE SOPHYTO POLYPHENOL SKINDROPS-a wonderful products for everyone. Don't forget to use it for eyes too

4.[moisturizing cream] SOPHYTO MEGA OMEGA CREAM is FAR TOO GREASY for combination skin type/Aguagate's facial soothing lotion is ok, but Madara's deep moist fluid is even better. it hydrates and keeps skin soft and supple without any chemicals. if skin is oilier in summr, there is also a gel formula, helps to balance oiliness.

5.I guess you mean sunblock. You don't neccesarily need one if you are not often outside and not having freckles easily. If you do, try Heliocare's BB CAKE, a gel/powder compact which is oil-free, has SPF 50, So sheer that it makes skin look smooth invisibly and pretects without clogging pores. If you don't want any color, go for a moisturizer with built-in sunblock like SOFINA's "BEAUTE" SPF 24 moisturizer in fresh or moist formula.

6. For daily care I prefer PURE's, The La MEr concentrate is good as a serum under the eye cream only if you need extra nourishment.

Evening:
1.[for make up remover] Naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk-good

2. [face wash] - The Herb Farm

3.[toner] - madara

4. [serum]THE SOPHYTO POLYPHENOL SKINDROPS

5. [moisturizing cream] madara

6. [eye] la mer eye concentrate + PURE, or use either one.

Other questions:
- Try Shiseido Maquillage's latest lasting liquid foundation with UV. finish with Sofina's primavista loose powder.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 06:39

Comment from: Ni [Visitor]

Hi Gary

Thanks for recommendation
As I can get sun burnt easily(but actually my skin tone not fair, but not dark neigher, but I'd get sun burnt if I stay outdoor for around an hour with UV index 10), I'd like to find a sun block with high SPF. However, those sun block with high spf are alwways block pore easily.
Also as I mention before, my working environment is outdoor with irrative atmospere and dirt all around.
Is there any good protective sunblock which is sheer and not that pore clogging but with high SPF?

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 08:01

Comment from: claire [Visitor]

dear gary,

thanks a lot for your detailed advice. I have one more question: I have some white hair. Usually I dye my hair either with the products in the market or in salon. However, both of them made my hair skin itchy. I believe that’s because of the chemical ingredients. Could you suggest me any safe and natural way to dye my hair? I just simply want to dye my hair black.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 09:27

Comment from: Yan [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I have combination oil skin. As the temperature raised last week, my face has growth some ances at the middle of two 面頰 and 髮邊, I don't know why the condition become worse when the weather is hot, can you give me some suggestions for my skincare program?

Day
Vichy deep cleaning gel
So-Phyto tone & balance
Aguacate soothing facial lotion
Shuuemura fluid foundation (會轉sofina'S primavista)

Night
Vichy claming cleansing solution (平,但好快用完)
Vichy deep cleaning gel
SEBO MEDIS's cream

Weekly Mask
Geo mineral mud mask

I saw you recommand naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk upward, how much is it?

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 09:49

Comment from: da [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
I am combination skin and I get occasional pimples with some whiteheads. I would like to know what types of product is good for me from beauty store? I am currently using most of vichy's product. But I want to try organic products.

I also want to ask about foundation. I currently use clinique perfectly real. I want to try the new estee lauder mineral foundation. Do the two foundations I mentioned have similar texture? and does estee lauder mineral foundation suits my skin?

:)

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 11:30

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ni,

You must try Helio's plant-based UV gel with SPF 50. It's a wonderful product with high and effective sun protection power, in a fresh gel base. Also available in cream formula for drier skin, but I am sure the gel works best for you.

Helio suncare is available at 美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 12:53

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Claire,

Hair dye is so very toxic, and it's extermely cancer causing!!!!

You can look for a shop in central end, close to Sheung Wan, called Health Gate. It's an organic store that sells food to personal care to household products, all in plant to organic based. I am sure you can find natural hair dyes or nail polish easily.
www.health-gate.com

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 12:58

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Yan,

Your skin care products are fine, since the weather is changing, it is easier to get acne for oilier skin type, you can try cleansing with a yellow sea sponge, use it damp with the bubbles from facial wash, polish for around a minute, that helps to exfoliate dirty thick dead skin layer.
To cure pimples faster, you can dab the 六十秒暗瘡水 on the pimples. This germ-killwe kills acne causing bacteria in 60 seconds. With no alcohol, gentle yet effective. You can also spray on the cleansing gel before washing face, to make the cleansing gel more effective in clearing pimples.
Around $150, available at Portfolio-35808473

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 13:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Da,

You can try:

1) PURE's organic lavender seafoam cleanser, it deep cleanse clogged and oilier skin, and makes skin feel freesh and clean.
2) PURE's organic whitetea and rose toner to further balance oiliness, and clear dead skin layer. Smells wonderful too.
3) Moisturize with AC Medis, an oil-control moisturizer for acne-prone or clogged pores. Keeps skin clean and shine free.
4) Weekly you can use SANCTUM's organic deep cleansing mask, it's great for clearing stubbor blackhead and 油脂粒, also helps to tighten pores.
As for foundation, the mineral foundation is better for oilier skin. Perfectly real is good for normal to dehydrated skin, you can use it in fall/winter.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 13:15

Comment from: krissie [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I am 19, with oily, acne-proned skin and red pimple marks on cheeks, what's your recommendations for a natural make up which won't harm skin much?
因為我要近距離面對客人, 所以希望可以盡量自然/唔覺有化妝.
如果又要薄,又要cover pimple marks,係咪必需加concealer?
請給我一些建議:) Thanks!

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 16:50

Comment from: claire [Visitor]

Gary, u’re really nice.

What kind of organic lip stick u’ll recommend? I’ve been to 美肌士多 and wanna buy lip stick but only lip gloss is available. So, what brand of lip stick will u suggest then?

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 17:16

Comment from: teng [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
我今年18歲,隻眼勁多眼紋,眼蓋位近鼻邊戈個位好多皺摺,皺到好似成個老婆婆咁,黑眼圈好深,同埋勁易生油脂粒,唉18歲就搞到隻眼咁,好驚再遲d都唔知會點,face就好暗啞,有暗粒,應該化得妝多,皮膚中性偏乾,face兩邊有d紅根(幾明顯)
有冇d天然既眼霜係work架,同埋可唔可以介紹天然既美白產品比我ar?洗面,爽膚,面霜,我要全部換過哂我用緊戈d護膚品,thank you!!!

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 18:50

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

I bought the Madara oily to combination skin set....seems like the toner has a very strong alcohol smell......is alcohol toner okay to use on skin?? I have sensitive combination acneic skin... Please advise, thanks.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 19:11

Comment from: maisy [Visitor]

hello GARY,

我膚色偏白但咀唇較厚而且很紅，所以想令咀唇淺色點望落無咁厚重和突出，請問點樣可以做到very pale pink/beige 既效果? 你會建議用邊款lip stick/tint/balm?

THANKS

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 19:20

Comment from: ceci [Visitor]

HI GRAY,
i have clogged pores and combination skin,and i
want to buy foundation,Sofina Primarista loose
powder or Sheseido Maquilage lasting powder UV .
which one is suitable for me?
thank you very much!

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 19:30

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Would ask like to get a deep cleansing mask for acne and clogged pores.
I have sensitive (slightly irritated from the weather) combination acenic skin with clogged pores on my forehead..
Is sanctum/geoskin/olive mud mask better? I don't hv concern for whitening or the like.

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 19:46

Comment from: jessica [Visitor]

背部有d好嚴重o既暗倉印
同埋有d暗倉

睇左e生都唔好..
可以搽咩或者食咩可以解決?

呢個問題己困擾我多年!!

thank you so much

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 19:52

Comment from: OX [Visitor]

HELLO GARY,

我今年18歲，油性皮膚，有很多暗瘡印，只會間中爆下瘡，毛孔粗大，塊面成日都油笠笠。

之前我係美肌士多買左kamedis sebo cleansing gel,AC face cream 同herb farm facial mist.我用左一段時間，日日早晚都有keep住用，但係毛孔仲係塞住，油脂分泌仲未有改善。我問過店員我好唔好買埋磨砂之類ge野做下深層清潔，但佢就話我買呢幾樣都夠，唔知你覺得我咁ge情況係咪真係ok呢？你可唔可以俾d寶貴意見我？

萬分感謝﹗天氣反覆無常，你要好好保重身體﹗

Permalink 2009-03-27 @ 23:33

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Krissie,

用concealer梗係最perfect la! 不過用得唔好D問題仲明顯.
To make it simple, use a nice powdery foundation with coverage and kind to pimple skin, like Sofina's Primavista long-keep powder compact. 你有pimples記住唔好用cleansing oil, 改用奶或Bioderma落妝.落妝後 "一定" 要再用起泡嘅洗面洗一次先可以洗乾淨毛孔入面D污JO 嘢. NEVER use makeup base, must try the MADARA deep moist gel for oily skin, also works as a wonderful makeup base for oily and pimple skin. So you can skip makeup base. 用多一層makeup base實出暗瘡架!!! D 化妝小姐實叫你買架!!! Don't listen!!

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:19

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Claire,

Not true wor! Madara has the best organic lipbalm, in a pot. If you like stick, ECOLIPS has one in berry favor. Both available at 美肌士多.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:21

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Teng,

Try:

1)Natural d'argan cleansing milk for removing face and eye makeup, and wash face in the morning,rinse with water.
2)Aguagate organic cleansing gel for washing after removing makeup, in the evening.
3)tone and hydrate with PURE's rosewater.
4)moisturize with PURE's organic antioxidant day cream with SPF15
5)night time use GEOCARE treatment gel for whitening after toner step, then apply-
6)Aguagate's organic facial hydrating cream.
7) For eyes use Aguagate's organic eye cream, very hydrating but not oily.
8) Weekly can use GEOCARE's hydrating mask.
All available at 美肌士多, 35801506.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:36

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi lar,

Alcohol is bad for skin if it's chemical alcohol, like those 消毒洒精. Madara's oily skin toner use plant derived alchol, like wine, to kill bacteria, melt down grease in clogged pores and boost circulation. If you don't like the smell of plant alcohol, you should try before purchase.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:39

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Maisy,

Try Sofina's lipstick from last season(fall winter 08 in beige-BE. there are several beigy tones that is good for toning down lips that are unevenly toned or too red. And the texture is smooth and moisturizing.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:41

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ceci,

loose powder IS NOT FOUNDATION! it's used to SET liquid fundation after using liquid foundation. So if you want to choose from these 2, of course the shiseido one.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:43

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lar,

Olive is better for snsitive yet oily skin, Sanctum and Geo are very strong.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:44

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jessica,

First you must keep your back really clean daily. You must use a nice organic shower gel, try organic lavender shower gel from PURE, then apply SANCTUM's mud mask over back once a week.However, you will need to ask someone to help you apply. Wipe with wet tower first, then spread a thin layer over back, wait 15 minutes then shower. If skin feels dry afterwards, apply a thin layer of lightweight body lotion. You will find much smoother back in a month!

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 00:48

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi OX,

The products you got is very safe, and is good for clearing pores. But if your skin is naturally thick, you do need a scrub to exfoliate, especially in such humid weather. Try Naturelle d'argan's facial exfolianting cleanser, use it twice a week instead of the sebo medis cleanser in the evening.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 01:07

Comment from: Lee [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

the olive clay mask that you've mentioned above, where I can find it, and where originally they're from? As I'm living in Italy, would like to see if I can search around here.

Tks,
Lee

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 01:45

Comment from: gloria [Visitor]

hi gary,

早一個月SKIN 泛紅, 有暗粒, 醫生說因為天氣太濕和太熱所致, 令SKIN出現敏感...又卻說我SKIN 要十分注意保濕...
現在RECOVER 得7788 了, 但仍比較脆弱, 天氣濕度高的日子, SKIN 都出現輕微反應如紅點, 暗徹粒......由於不夠胆亂用SKIN PRODUCT 了, 可否推介一組SKIN PRODUCT 給我?
我的SKIN 狀況是:
---現年26YRS
---天氣太濕會覺得UP住和很難BREATH, 仲有出現小小紅點, 暗徹粒, 若晚上開空調, 早上起來紅點和泛紅現象會改善.
---額輕微小小偏乾, 面額相反.
---NOSE , 下巴黑頭都算多, NOSE兩邊的毛孔比以前大, 好像毛孔粗大的範圍比之前大了!!!!
---SKIN 算薄, 隱約見血管.
---眼角下有微微白粒, 不明顯但有, 這問題困擾多年.
---眼尾開始出現幼紋...............
-其實我SKIN 係OK LA, 係上個月既第一次敏感嚇怕左我...
簡直想咩SKIN PRODUCT 都扔晒佢, 因為5 知邊隻PRODUCT 令我出事, OR 其實只是同天氣有關..

TKS a lot~

Gloria

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 11:47

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lee,

I've checked with supplier that the Olive mask is not available in Italy.
If you really do live in Italy, go to La rinascente department store you can get NUXE's Gentle purifying clarifying mask, with very similar result to the olive mask.
Or else you can shop for Chantecaille's detox clay mask, which I think suits Italian cities weather better than the Olive mask, you can get Chantecaille online easily if you cannot find this brand in your country.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 12:10

Comment from: KK [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

The wheather is changing recently and I want to know should I need to renew my skincare plan? Hope you can help me.

My currently skincare plan,

Daily:
Cleaner: Seibo Cleaner Gel
Toner: Hadaka (I want to find a toner which can help for prevent pimples and clear pores)
Cream: Argurgate Soothing Lotion
Eye Gel: Herb Farm

Makeup: All from Bobbi Brown

Night:
Cleaner: Seibo Cleaner Gel
Toner: Hadaka (I want to find a toner which can help for prevent pimples and clear pores)
Cream: Argurgate Soothing Lotion
Eye Gel: Herb Farm

For Mask:
Kiehl's Cleaning Mask (Once a week, but cannnot clean my 黑頭 well)
Hydrating Mask: Apita Cucumber Mask

For Mask:
AC Meibo Mask from Beauty Stores.

For Lips:
Balm Balm
(May you suggest me some good choices of Lip Balm?)

Thank you very much

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 13:19

Comment from: KK [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Some information I missed to tell you.

For Scrub:
I am using Argugate too....

Thx

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 13:22

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

I read in your book that alcohol is not good for sensitive skin, so if it's plant alcohol, then it's a different story right?

Also, may I ask what eyeshadow you used to create Janice Man's second look in your book?

Thanks for your advice. Love your work lots.

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 17:48

Comment from: freeman [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Last time I wrote to you that my skin work with 'POG balm' but felt greasy. Then you suggested me to change my daily moisture to 'Mega Omega'. But the weather change to be more humid recently, I found myself a bit confused on the daily care with my products cause I feel a bit greasy on my face but sometimes it should be dry and redness occur again on my cheek. Most of the time, products are not absorb easily then it make a bit sticky. I don't know what should do with my confused combination skin. Here are my daily care, pld comment:

Morning:
1. Cleanse with Kamedis Sebo Medis Cleansing Gel
2. Sophyto Super bioactive "purigy & energise"
3. Sophyto Poly drops
4. Sophyto Mega Omega

If skin feel dry at daytime on work, I will spray the "sanctum tone & refresh mist"

Night:
1. Kamedis Sebo Medis Cleansing Gel
2. Sophyto Super bioactive "purigy & energise"
3. Sophyto Skin energising high potency concentrate
4. Sophyto Mega Omega

Should I change my care plan? If yes, pls give me your recommendations! Thanks a lot!

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 18:50

Comment from: sisi [Visitor]

Dear Gary,
我四十幾歲,d毛孔勁大,塊面d肉好鬆,暗啞,隻眼既眼袋真係超級大,好黑,成個人睇落勁殘,d皮膚唔會特別有咩出油或者好乾,so l think is中性肌,我想買d work d既抗衰老產品,最好全skincare的過程所用的護膚品都比下提議,想你比d寶貴意見

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 19:35

Comment from: po [Visitor]

Gary,
我係混合性加小小敏感~因為用錯暗瘡膏搞到敏感~
我係好多黑頭係個鼻同鼻兩側~
仲有呢d位毛孔好大~同埋成日生d粒粒係面既側面~
又有暗粒既問題~黑頭用d咩都冇效果~
我想問下~點解我唔化妝都成日生暗瘡~
仲有我用舒特膚洗面~
用laneige既精華同cream~
冇用防曬~
我想問下我20歲呢d product岩唔岩我用呢~
我想買你話對付暗粒好好個支~
唔知岩唔岩我用呢~
sorry呀~打咁多野~
thanks you~

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 21:54

Comment from: bb [Visitor]

hi gary,
請問邊隻遮瑕膏可以遮到黑眼圈同暗瘡印呢??and how about the price???
thx a lot~~

Permalink 2009-03-28 @ 22:52

Comment from: Emily [Visitor]

HI Gary:
我今年17,眼下鼻兩側既skin望落有細細既一粒粒,好吾平滑,但摸落又好滑....
都巳經有左好耐...之前問D BA,話係油脂粒...叫我做Scub..但都無用...
其實係咩黎?有咩辨法可以整走佢呢?

Thnaks~

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 00:15

Comment from: LEE [Visitor]

Thanks Gary for your prompt reply. I'll ask my nephew to go LaRinascente and get that for me.

As for Chantecaille's, they are quite expensive :( .

I do live in Italy, one hour from Bologna, and if you do drop by, let me know, I might able to show you some novità - Cantonese/Romagnolo cucina !!

ciao,
Lee

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 02:10

Comment from: elise [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

May I have your comments on the following foundation? As I'm considering which one to buy.
1> Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation SPF15
2> Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup foundation

-which one looks more natural & nude?
-which one gives better coverage on blemished skin?
-do they last well ?
-can they be used on combination skin?

Please do let me know if you have any other recommendation/advice.

Thanks a lot!

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 03:13

Comment from: jessica [Visitor]

HI gary.
感謝你的回覆
但我想問你建議我使用的organic lavender shower gel
是否loccitane的那一隻?
還有沒有其他的推介?

thank you so much!!

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 03:27

Comment from: Linda from Vancouver [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I live in Vancouver, so it's quite dry indoor b/c we need to turn on our heater all the time.

I had serious pimples for a few year, but they were all cured after I took Accutane for 8 months. THANK GOD!

My skin is not as oily before, and my nose & cheek area is dry. I don't want to use products that will cause acnes again!

I see that you recommend the brand 100% Pure as it's organic. I am interested in their products since I can order easily online in Canada.

1) I am planning to use the following products, please give me some advices.

Organic Cranberry Facial Cleansing Foam
Organic Rose Hydrosol Facial Mist
Pineapple Enzyme Facial Peel - For diminishing my acne scars & minimize pores
Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream

2) Can I use the above eye cream as eye makeup base?

3) Can you recommend a Facial Scrub, Facial Toner & Facial cream to me as well? I am using Biotherm's Biopur moisturizer & Shiseido White Lucent Brightening Moisturizing Gel at the moment.

4) Do you recommend Biotherm's One-minute Unclogging Mask for deep cleansing??

5) I am also planning to buy Bobbi Brown's oil-control lotion SPF 15 for day time use. Do you think this product is suitable for me?

6) I am using Avene's Soothing Moisture mask about 2 times per week. Should I continue to use this product?

Thank you for answering my questions in advance. I really appreciate your help!

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 08:38

Comment from: HAPPAP [Visitor]

HI GARY..
我今年17歲混合性skin 皮膚不均而且黃,有嚴重黑眼圈眼袋
t字位毛孔粗大,有黑頭,粉刺 ...
我而家用skincare full set都係 origins
for me:
cleanser: origins gel cleanser(ok)
toner:organics toner(ok)
cream:make a difference(唔夠保濕,but都ok for me)
eye:apw for eyes(唔掂)
mask: drink up(ok ,but any other suggestion?)
exfoliator: modern friction jar(太強烈,次次搞到入眼,耳,口,搞到好"la")
sun block: sofina spf 24(ok)
whiteing: nothing
so far 都keep到skin just ok lor..but我角得唔夠effective囉

最主要我想去黑眼圈我眼腫好勁,同埋去黃 skin好黃,冇生氣

雪肌精 Supreme ,
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel ,
SkinCeuticals Phyto +

你角得呢3樣野去黃美白保濕ok唔ok!?

-------------------------------------------------
另外,我對
sophyto skin drop,pure波蘿mask,pure咖啡eye cream,
geoskincare既white gel同保濕gel有興趣,你角得岩唔岩我,,?

可唔以幫我set a new skin plant?

cleanser:
toner:
cream:
eye:
mask:
exfoliator:
sun block:
whiteing:

thank you so much!

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 19:08

Comment from: moe [Visitor]

hi gary,

Which makeup cleanser would you recommend for combination~oily skin?
( I'm using primavista foundation, chanel's mascara and longlasting eyeliner)

Thanks.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 19:57

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi KK,

It depends on skintype to use the right products.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:16

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lar,

Alcohol is not good for sensitive and dry skin, but if you have pimples, plant-derived alcohol can help to kill germs gently. Since your skin is also oily in the t-zone too, so the toner is fine for you unless your skin reacts badly.

I used Bourjois eyeshadow trio in bronze.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:21

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Freeman,

Morning:
1. Cleanse with Kamedis Sebo Medis Cleansing Gel-ok.
2. Try MADARA's deep comfort toner
3. Sophyto Poly drops-ok.
4. Sophyto Mega Omega-Use in winter is fine, now switch to MADARA's deep moist cream, go try it out at 美肌士多, a very pure organic line from Eastern Europe.

To hydrate over skin outdoor, spray on PURE's organic rosewater.

Night:
1. Kamedis Sebo Medis Cleansing Gel-ok.
2. Sophyto Super bioactive "purigy & energise"-ok for evening. Or once it's finished, use the new madara toner.
3. Sophyto Skin energising high potency concentrate-ok.
4. Sophyto Mega Omega - fine for the evening, or use the new madara cream instead.

(this plan is better for summer)

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:31

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi sisi,

Use full set of MADARA cleanser, toner and cream for normal skin.
Use Naturelle d'argan eye cream
Before cream and after toner, use SO-phyto's polyphenol skindrops, a great non-greasy at all serum for eyes and face, which lightens dark circles, freckles, firms and strengthens weak skin.
Weekly use GEOCARE's hydrating mask.

For more detail and price and address, call 35801506 from 1pm to 6pm daily at 美肌士多.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:35

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Po,

Because 舒特膚係冇清潔能力嘅. Only for very sensitive sand very dry skin which cannot use any cleanser. 梗係塞哂D毛孔啦!!!

無端端用精華, 又唔係極乾, 再塞多D毛孔.
冇用防曬都死啦!

我話對付暗粒好好個支is good for combination to oily skin, as for sensitive skin, you should try at th shop. But what's most important is that you need a REAL cleanser with foaming effect yet mild enough, and NEVER use serum.

我都唔明D人咁鐘意用serum, 以為好勁, D cream good 咪夠lor.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:46

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi bb,

Try Bobbi Brown's new face touch up stick.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:48

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Emily,

唔知wor. 問醫生好D.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:49

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Elise,

Both too moisturizing for combination skin, Try Shiseido's maquillage lasting liquid UV foundation, which has better coverage than the 2 you mentioned.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:51

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

hI jESSICA,

Locitane is NOT organic. The one I mentioned is "PURE" from Canada, which is REAL organic.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:52

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Vancouver Linda,

Yes, you can use the PURE products. Pure also has nice toner(rosewater) and nice scrub(Cherry Honey facial scrub)Yes,the Biotherm's Biopur moisturizer suits you but try not to use any whitening products if you get pimples easily. Both the pineapple mask and honey scrub helps to brighten skin already.
4) Yes, I recommend Biotherm's One-minute Unclogging Mask for deep cleansing.

5) yes, the Bobbi Brown's oil-control lotion SPF 15 suits you for day time.

6) I am using Avene's Soothing Moisture mask about 2 times per week. Keep use this product if weather is dry.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 21:57

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the advice, I'll keep using the toner on my troubled areas then. For the future, any recommendation of a mild organic toner that cleans and balances? I used Sophyto Tone and Balance before, but doesn't seem to do much for me.

Oh, I actually bought the Bourjois bronze eyeshadow from reading your blog earlier, but wasn't able to create a look like that, really need to practice more~^^~
May I also ask the lip gloss used by Janice on the cover?

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 22:04

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi HAPPAP,

cleanser: origins gel cleanser(ok)
toner:organics toner(ok)
cream:make a difference(唔夠保濕,but都ok for me)
eye:apw for eyes(唔掂)-change to Clinique moisture surge for eyes
mask: drink up(ok ,but any other suggestion?)-Ok 就keep la. 轉乜鬼jer.
exfoliator: modern friction jar(太強烈,次次搞到入眼,耳,口,搞到好"la")試下用AVADA tourmaline exfoliating cleanser
sun block: sofina spf 24(ok)
whiteing: nothing
想去黑眼圈,去眼腫,去黃-做帶氧運動.

so far 都keep到咪ok lor. 靚吾靚仲要睇五官身形髮型and儀態舉止, and the most important-內涵

雪肌精 Supreme-no
SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel-ok
SkinCeuticals Phyto-ok

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 22:08

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Moe,

Naturelle d'argan organic cleansing millk.

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 22:09

Comment from: sellinajac [Visitor]

hi gary ~
i agree with what u mentioned above...
我之前又係搽好多層唔同o既o野但係都唔見有效...
而家只用 toner & moisturizer 反而好左 ~
by the way...我之前用bobbi brown 的 moisturizing foundation 覺得"痴lup lup"...又見而家好多唔同brand 都賣 compact foundation 的廣告...
想問o係 bobbi brown, shu uemura, sofina, shiseido 之間邊隻好 d?? or you have other suggestions?
thanks ~

Permalink 2009-03-29 @ 23:16

Comment from: jessica [Visitor]

SORRY 問得太多問題..
但我想問amazing graceo既磨砂乳可以麻?
因為聽說不錯..
還有你介紹的"PURE"在哪裡可以買到

真的無限感激!!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 02:06

Comment from: KK [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Sorry that my information about my skintype is missing.

I am combination skin and T-zone more oily when summer.
face on cheek bone area is dry when winter.

Thank you

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 02:08

Comment from: Linda from Vancouver [Visitor]

Thank you so much for answering my questions.

1) Pure has 4 types of cleansers. (Lemon Juice
Organic Lavender, Organic Cranberry, Cucumber Juice)
Which one do you recommend for my skin type? (Easy to have pimples, cheek area is a bit dry & sensitive)

2) When the weather is not very dry, which hydrating mask do you recommend? (Hopefully you can recommend some brands that I can find in Canada, if not, please recommend brands that I can find in US)

3) Is Vichy's Aqualia Thermal Light Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care suitable for me?

Thank you so much!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 04:28

Comment from: Linda from Vancouver [Visitor]

Thank you so much for answering my questions.

1) Pure has 4 types of cleansers. (Lemon Juice
Organic Lavender, Organic Cranberry, Cucumber Juice)
Which one do you recommend for my skin type? (Easy to have pimples, cheek area is a bit dry & sensitive)

2) When the weather is not very dry, which hydrating mask do you recommend? (Hopefully you can recommend some brands that I can find in Canada, if not, please recommend brands that I can find in US)

3) Is Vichy's Aqualia Thermal Light Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care suitable for me?

Thank you so much!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 04:29

Comment from: Sandy [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I am the girl who have lots of acnes and oily skin and have lots of pimple grow after using Herb Farm's cleansing gel before. Now,
1) I have been using AC cleansing gel for about two months (have been used up 1 bottle already)
2) tone with sophyto tone & balance
3) And apply AC cream afterward.

But my skin still have lots of acnes grow

Is it better for me to seek help from dermatologist? Or is there any organic product from your store can help?

Thanks!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 11:12

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Sellinajac,

It depends on your skintype, there is no "best" product only product that suit you best.
If you want to try powder,bobbi brown is good for most skintypes and has yellow base,
shu uemura is good for sun block and more hydrating, sofina is natural and lasting, shiseido maquillage lasting powdery is good for oil control.

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 13:54

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jessica,

Never heard of Graceo???? Probably not a well known brand.
PURE is available at beauty-store
www.beautystorehk.blogspot.com

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 13:55

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi kk,

Daily:
Cleaner: Seibo Cleaner Gel - ok
Toner: change to Madara's oily combination skin toner.
Cream: Argurgate Soothing Lotion - good
Eye Gel: Herb Farm - good

Makeup: Try sHISEIDO Maquillage lasting powdery uv compact, color products are good from Bobbi.
Night:
Cleaner: Seibo Cleaner Gel, ok, but remove makeup first with Bioderma.
Toner: Hadaka (I want to find a toner which can help for prevent pimples and clear pores). Use the madara one, or keep this one if sleep in air-con room.
Cream: Argurgate Soothing Lotion - ok
Eye Gel: Herb Farm - ok

For Mask:
Kiehl's Cleaning Mask (Once a week, but cannnot clean my 黑頭 well)- you can use scrub first, try Naturelle d'argan's exfoliating face wash, use twice a week.
Hydrating Mask: Apita Cucumber Mask - ok

For Mask:
AC Meibo Mask from Beauty Stores.

For Lips:
Madara has the best ones!!!

Madara is available at beauty-store-35801506

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 14:01

Comment from: PO [Visitor]

唔該你呀~
之前我問左咁多問題~
D人話我既SKIN係因為乾到出油~缺水~
先會咁多黑頭~
唔知你覺得LANEIGE好唔好用呢~??
有冇效呢~??
再一次麻煩你~THANK YOU~

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 14:50

Comment from: bb [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Any comments you have on the Brand Jill Stuart.

THANK YOU

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 15:13

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

hi Gary,

我今年20歲,近2年皮膚質素急速下降.
去做facial既人話我係毛孔閉塞,
額頭/臉2側近髮線位置/太陽穴位置/鼻孔下位置,
都出暗粒/黑頭/暗瘡,就算沒有暗瘡都有紅印.
T字位黑頭愈來愈多,近看毛孔比30歲人還粗大,
於是走了clinique專門店, 買了一堆潔膚用品.

我現在隔日用1)clinique-pore minimizer mask "full"面.
有時候黑頭好像真的太多,會用黑頭針清完,後用clinique-pore minimizer refining mask "full"面.
2) clinique-3-step 洗面
http://www.clinique.com.hk/templates/products/3step_landing.tmpl
(但有時侯感覺好像不夠清潔,在洗面前都用小小Neutrogena-deep clean 洗一次先再用3-step)
3) clinque- moisture surge 系列eye cream
4) clinque-Derma white brightening moisture cream
5) neutrogena Hydro-Boost Mask "full"完就訓覺(只在這個星期先開始用了2次)

如果要出街化妝,完成潔面及塗面霜後, 用clinque-new white brightening city block spf40/pa+++,
就畫眉及眼線, 落妝就用fancl MOC納米液.

請問這樣可以嗎?用了大概一個月,但好像改善不大.
我已經不知道可以怎樣做,一點也不想外出.
現在只有你才可以幫忙我一下...謝謝你..萬分感激

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 16:13

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

順帶一提,
facial既人話我是混合性皮膚,
T字位比較油,面頰較乾,

thanks

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 16:16

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

還有我現在每天都會跑步40-60分鐘.
早上都會吃一個蘋果/橙.

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 16:20

Comment from: jasmine [Visitor]

hi gary,

I have oily skin due to dehydration and breakout easily in humid days. I am using Sebo cleanser and AC cream as reocommended by the staff in beautystore. And here are my questions:

- Can AC cream used as make up base? 會不會令粉底不貼服? Because I will have breakouts if I use more hydrating ones.
- Can you give me some suggestions on foundation which suit my skintype? ( hopefully looks like skin and natural)
- Do I need any other thing else for covering dark circles and acnes? or simply foundation can do?
- Foundation should be applied after moisturiser is "fully" absorbed (face become 清爽後) or should be applied when face is still "damp"?
- To remove make up, does Naturelle's cleansing milk suit me? And do I need to damp the make up with water before appling the cleansing milk?

Sorry for asking such questions like kindergartner as I didnt put on makeup before but I have to start it soon for my new job.

Thank you very much.

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 17:32

Comment from: angel [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

I was trying to purchase the Bourjois eyeshadow trio in bronze as mentioned earlier, but had trouble with the naming.....as it's not in English on the packaging...

Is bronze = 41 Les Bruns Cuivres?

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 17:43

Comment from: annie [Visitor]

hi Gary,

i am just over 30 and my skin type is very dry and sensitive. currently, i use the below products mostly.

1)SOPHYTO's Mega Serum ( day and night )
2) SOFINA UV cut milk spf25+
3) SOFINA raycious crystal skin base
4) GOWOONSESANG sensitive skinewal foam cleanser
5)Naturelle d'argan's vegetal toner

sometimes, i am too lazy to have the moisture products at night. unfortunately now, i find the below major issues -

i) my skin is "peeling脫皮"
ii) my face is "hollowing 凹陷"
iii) there are redness on my face
iv) many wrinkles are on my necks

pls kindly give me advice to remedy my issues. thank you very much!!!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 17:52

Comment from: Candy [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

我是內乾外油的膚質, 臉異常出油的同時又感到dehydrated. 天氣不穩定加上出入冷氣地方,溫、濕的差異令臉部很不適,十分十分容易長暗粒/瘡.
最近sanctum 的 foam cleanser用完了, 轉了 madara 的,幸好皮膚很受落.
而toner 及 face cream, 希望你可給我一些提議, KAMEDIS AC/SEBO/AGUACATE/MADARA/SOPHYTO or...?

我目前沒有敷mask習慣, 我需要每星期敷hydrating 或其他mask 嗎?

請問除了proper daily skincare 外, 運動可以改善暗瘡皮膚嗎? 但擔心出汗會令油脂更旺盛,面油問題更嚴重.
如運動有幫助的話, 那麼油性皮膚的人做完運動出了一身汗後, 除基本清潔程序外, 有其他需要特別護理或注意的地方嗎?

有時候如果覺得當日臉比較油,尤其是最近天氣特別潮濕,用cleansing foam 洗2次臉(連續)會不會反而傷害皮膚/增加油脂分泌?

請給我一些意見^^ 謝謝!!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 18:40

Comment from: freeman [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

I'm worry about will it be too rich if I use the deep moisture products of MADARA? Because my skin type actually is combination to dry with sensitive and confused that sometimes pimples occurs at chin area! Sorry for too much questions!

Permalink 2009-03-30 @ 20:02

Comment from: JJ [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

If I use Bobbi Brown Oil Control Lotion SPF 25 as Make up base, should I put Arguate Soothing Lotion under it?

THX

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 00:53

Comment from: Sally [Visitor]

Hihi, Gary.

For oily, combination skin with some pimples and 暗粒黑頭 on face, any good skincare plan you suggest for me?
Also, any good cleaning mask and hydrating mask?

Thank you

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 00:58

Comment from: JJ [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

If I use Bobbi Brown Oil Control Lotion SPF 25 as Make up base, should I put Arguate Soothing Lotion under it?

THX

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 00:59

Comment from: grace [Visitor]

hi gary,

我想問塗lipstick前, 你喜愛or建議用邊一款primer/lip balm打底? 目前有無唔駛打底都唔傷咀唇既彩妝lipstick?

而MADARA 的 lip tint 有無需要打底?

Thanks a lot!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 01:28

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Linda from Vancouver,

1) Organic Cranberry

2) AVEDA hydrating gel mask(or similar name)

3) Is Vichy's Aqualia Thermal Light Fortifying & Soothing 24Hr Hydrating Care suitable for me?-YES

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Sandy,

Yes, you should see doctor instead.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:12

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi PO,

Laneige水份product幾好用架.用啦.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:13

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi bb,

no comment wor.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi cc,

全部唔啱你, wate of time and money.....

-pore minimizer mask 冇用. Because pore clogs need to focus on daily cleansing and avoid using pore clogging stuffs(which you LOVE to use), 呢D so called 急救品治標都唔work, 又何來治本!?

-針清can only damage skin, only 深圳級facial salon會用.

2) clinique-3-step 洗面還可以, but you must use the line for combination-oily skin.
洗面前都用deep clean 洗一次 is stupid and watse of time.
3) clinque- moisture surge 系列eye cream-ok.

4) 或pimples用任何whitening嘅product都死硬. They are so irritating and pore clogging.

5) 你有暗粒敷乜鬼水份mask ｏ牙!? Ｏ米仲塞D毛孔!?

有暗粒仲查spf40/pa+++!!!??? 嘩!想好番都幾難.
仲要用埋cleansing oil, 簡直就係大量繁植暗粒同暗瘡嘅最好材料.

"請問這樣可以嗎?用了大概一個月,但好像改善不大"

梗係啦!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:27

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jasmine,

- AC cream can be used as make up base, and is the best for oily pimple skin.

- Try Shiseido Maquillage liquid foundation.

- Ther eis no rules, if you want perfec flawless result, use concealer after foundation.

-Foundation should be applied after moisturiser when face is still "damp"

- Just wipe with milk, no need to mix water. afterwards you can rise off then wash again with foaming cleanser.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:32

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jasmine,

- AC cream can be used as make up base, and is the best for oily pimple skin.

- Try Shiseido Maquillage liquid foundation.

- There is no rules, if you want perfec flawless result, use concealer after foundation.

-Foundation should be applied after moisturiser when face is still "damp"

- Just wipe with milk, no need to mix water. afterwards you can rise off then wash again with foaming cleanser.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:33

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Angel,

YES!!!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:37

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Annie,

1)SO-PHYTO's Mega Serum is good. but I prefer the polyphenol skin drops.
2) SOFINA UV cut milk spf25+, you have to use the moisturizing formula.
3) you don't need any base if you wear the UV milk from Sofina already. If you want to even out skin tone, try MADARA's ecoface tint, which is a moisturizer with very sheer natural color. use a light veil after the uv milk.
4) GOWOONSESANG sensitive skinewal foam cleanser-I never tried this brand, but if it feels fine, then it's ok.
5)Naturelle d'argan's vegetal toner-good!

You simply need to use THE HERB FARM's organic rose hip oil all over face and neck after using toner. It is very nourishing, even stronger than argan oil. It might feel a little greasy when applying, but for very thirsty skin, after 1 minute the oil will be fully absorbed. Rosehip oil is very famous for softening dry lines and irritation. It also helps to re build your skin's defense system. You can add Madara's organic deep moist cream afterwards on days of low humidity.

Madara and Herb farm is available at 美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:54

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Candy,

-Toner: PURE's organic rosewater(to hydrate and balance)
-Moisturizer: KAMEDIS AC medis( to lightly hydrate and controls oil)

No need to use hdration mask, if pores are clogged, can use mud mask once to 2 times a week.

-汗不會令油脂更旺盛,面油問題係天生嘅. Sport is good for health, so indirectly, health is good for skin. but sport does not make you grow less or more pimples.
All you have to do is to keep skin clean after sport.

No need to wash 2 times. But if skin is so clogged and dirty, simply aid washing with a natural yellow sea sponge, moist it and gently poliah face with the bubbles from the cleanser.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 02:59

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi freeman,

Deep moist cream is quite rich, if your skin clogs easily, you can use a more hydrating toner and a medium hydrating fluid.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 03:00

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi JJ,

no if your skin is oily, yes if skin is dry.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 03:01

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Sally,

1) The Herb farm cleansing gel
2) Madara toner for combination to oily skin.
3) Kamedis AC medis cream
4) OLIVE mask
5) no need to use hydration mask if skin is not dehydrated. Why people always thain hydration mask is so magical!? I only use it 2 or 3 times in the whole winter.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 03:05

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi grace,

Try Madara's lipbalm for protecting lips under non-organic lipcolors..

For organic lipcolors, try PURE's fruit pigment lipglosses, or Madara also has 2 very sheer organic lip colors.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 03:06

Comment from: Arby [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I have a bottle of Laura Mercier Foundation Primer (Oil-Free formula). Can I continue to use it instead of moisturizer prior to applying my liquid foundation? Will it clog my pores since it's a make-up base?

Thank you!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 03:29

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

My cheek is starting to get some sensitive bumps since using the Madarra line from Friday. I think maybe the toner is really too strong for me...any recommendation of a mild organic toner that cleans and balances?

I used Sophyto Tone and Balance before, but doesn't seem to do much for me.

I am very troubled as I have many clogged pores and flaking skin on my forehead at the same time, but it seems like products that can designed for that problem (e.g. the madarra toner, kamedis sebo face wash) makes my skin sensitive....

I have sensitive combination skin with lots of blocked pores on my forehead, prolly from skin flaking frm dermatitis I had before (but healed)

I am now using Madarra combination to oily line + ettusais power foundation pact + 99.9% aloe

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 16:00

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Sorry for so many questions

also, would like to ask what's the lip gloss used on the cover of your new book? thx

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 16:00

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

forgot to add, I also was using Pangea Organics Japanese Matcha Tea with Acai & Goji Berry Facial Mask

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 16:36

Comment from: cherrie [Visitor]

hi gary,

剛剛看畢了你這個page 的enquiries & comments (你的解答都很耐心詳盡!!工作偷懶了嗎?) 見你最近較多推薦 Sofina Primavista Long Keep Powder Foundation, Shiseido Maquillage Lasting powdery UV 及 Lasting liquid UV.
想請教一下這三款有什麼不同以及分別適用於那一種肌膚?
論對皮膚的傷害性, 可否說Shiseido的傷害"較大"?
其實是否只要每晚都把粧化品徹底清潔, 便不會有害於皮膚,反而能保護皮膚呢?

期待你耐心詳盡的解答:)
謝謝!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 17:13

Comment from: sze [Visitor]

我由幾年前開始因壓力失眠而勁爆暗瘡，做facial及試了很多護膚品都無改善。依家皮膚係乾(脫皮)+油+暗瘡印(有時會爆暗瘡)。我現在用:
cleanser:origins Never A Dull Moment
toner:khiel's cucumber herbal alcohol-free toner
moisturizer:clarins HydraQuench CoolingCream-gel
請comment and recommend有邊隻牌子/organic product可以改善我皮膚。有可能令皮膚回復以前般白+滑嗎?

另外我用緊nars的粉底，返工半日就脫晒。請問有隻粉底適合我?
thanks a lot~~

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 17:56

Comment from: sze [Visitor]

Dear Gary,
sorry forgot to mention my skin is sensitive too~~thanks~

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 18:02

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

Gray, 我今次死梗，咁點算Ｒ，

全部唔啱你, wate of time and money.....

-pore minimizer mask 冇用. Because pore clogs need to focus on daily cleansing and avoid using pore clogging stuffs(which you LOVE to use), 呢D so called 急救品治標都唔work, 又何來治本!?

﹣﹣﹣﹣＞(咁請問我用你上面介紹既ＭＡＤＡＲＡ產品可以ＭＡ？
用邊幾種會比較好？)

-針清can only damage skin, only 深圳級facial salon會用.
﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣＞（咁係咪其實黑頭係要洗出黎，ＮＧ可以用針或手？
咁ＭＡＤＡＲＡ可以ＭＡ？）

2) clinique-3-step 洗面還可以, but you must use the line for combination-oily skin.
洗面前都用deep clean 洗一次 is stupid and watse of time.
﹣﹣﹣﹣＞（死火，條友比左ＤＲＹ﹣ＣＯＭＢＩＮＡＴＩＯＮ，可以用那一種？）

3) clinque- moisture surge 系列eye cream-ok.

4) 或pimples用任何whitening嘅product都死硬. They are so irritating and pore clogging.
﹣﹣﹣＞（咁我係咪要好番Ｄ皮膚先可以用呢Ｄ？）

5) 你有暗粒敷乜鬼水份mask ｏ牙!? Ｏ米仲塞D毛孔!?
﹣﹣﹣＞（但皮膚會好乾ＭＡ？）

有暗粒仲查spf40/pa+++!!!??? 嘩!想好番都幾難.
仲要用埋cleansing oil, 簡直就係大量繁植暗粒同暗瘡嘅最好材料.
﹣﹣﹣＞（死啦今次，咁我可以用邊隻ＢＡＳＥ／產品ＦＯＲ番工？）

"請問這樣可以嗎?用了大概一個月,但好像改善不大"
﹣﹣﹣﹣＞（ＧＲＡＹ，求你救救我，呢幾日好似仲多左，我個心真係好驚以後都會咁樣，請問可以變番以前白滑既皮膚ＭＡ？
really really thanks a lot...!!）

im waiting for your reply.

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 21:25

Comment from: Karry [Visitor]

Hi Gary, I would like to buy Primavista's make-up base + it's loose powder, will this combination too sheer? I have combination-dry skin, should i go with the pink one? and for loose powder, should i go for the round box one or the one in compact with two shades?

Also, would like to know is Madara available in beauty store?

Thank you!

Permalink 2009-03-31 @ 23:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Arby,

If your skin is not acne-prone and oily, using an oil-free makeup base instead of moisturizer is ok. But makeup base uses silicone(WAX like substance to fill in gaps and holes), using it daily is not recommended, why don't you simply use an oil-free moisturizer wor!?

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 01:50

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi lar,

If your skin is so sensitive you should use the toner for normal skin but not the one for oilier skin. Clogged pores CANNOT be cleared by using a product that you purchased LAST FRIDAY!!!!
You pores are so clogged and it takes time to clear it. And you should use non-greasy creams and foundations to prevent further pore clogs.
I used a lipgloss that I brought from Tokyo that has been discontinued.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 01:54

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Cherrie,

I don't have so much time to do product analysis and comparison, I try to help people solve their own skin or makeup problem only as I really don't have much time to sleep.
The 3 foundations u mentioned are good for spring summer time because of their lasting and non-greay texture. If you tell me your skintype I can pick the one that I think suits you best, but I really don't feel like explaining the difference and do this and that like 消費者council.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 01:58

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Sze,

There is nothing wrong with your skin care products, you can actually keep using them but never use your foundation.
It was checked by a hospital in UK that it is one of the most CANCER-CAUSING foundation in the world!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 02:01

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi cc,

You should change all your skin care products, but I really wish you are not like many of the readers, they asked me to introduce them some suitable products, and the next day they ask me the problem is still there!!梗係啦! 變魔術咩!

Try the following products:

1) Remove makeup with Bioderma. And wash face with the Herb farm cleansing gel, madara is too mild for you.
2) Tone with Cliniques toner if you still have, or change to MADARA's oily skin toner. if your skin is dirty and clogged, it will remove the dirt effectively. But not recommended for sensitive skin. Sensitive skin which is also oily, can use PURE's whitetea toner to purify and balance.
3) moisturize with AGUAGATE's soothing facial lotion for day, in the evening use GEOCARE's treatment gel which whitens skin with plant extract. This product also slightly hydrates skin. If skin is very dry, can add moisturizer on top. If you need sunblock(only if you have freckles), use Sofina's beaute uv milk spf 24 in fresh formula, it is also a moisturizer so you don't need any more layer of moisturizer under or on top.
That's all you need for daly care, just keep it simple and let your skin breath!!! the more products you use, your pores will get clogged easily.
If you need makeup, simply put compact powder on top of your moisturizer. BASE 係冇用架!!! ( 但係D化妝counter話唔用會死過wor, 你諗吓點解啦!)You can try Shiseido's maquillage compact powder.
To speed up healing process, use Sanctum's mud mask one to 2 times a week. Which deeply draws out dirt inside pores ans tighten pores. Please forget 針清, It's super stupid and skin harming. If you wash skin correctly and use deep cleansing mud mask, it will be gone naturally. But if you use oily products again, pores will be clogged again.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 02:15

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Karry,

You should use the pink base, and I prefer the compact powder because it's more handy, but you should know that it's only a touching up powder with no color.
If you want better coverage, you can use a real foundation powder, like primavista's compact foundation, on top of the pink base.

Madara is now available in Hon Kong at 美肌士多.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 02:18

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Thanks Gary for your help. Aiya, that's not what I meant, of course I don't expect my clogged pores to be gone overnight. I'm saying products that supposedly helps tend to give me sensitive bumps (e.g. Madarra toner, Kamedis Sebo cleanser)
I suppose I'm very sensitive to alcohol in any form.....I see that you recommended Pure white tea for sensitive skin...maybe will get that...

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 11:04

Comment from: lar [Visitor]

Is ettusais foundation powder pact non-greasy? or you have a recommendation for one? Thanks again, knows this take up much of your time.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 11:06

Comment from: Dian~ [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

I've combination skin and get white heads easily. Here comes with my skincare plan and my questions.

[Day & Night]
Shiseido White Lucent Cleasing Foam
Clinelle Purifying Toner
Clinique Turnaround Serum
Biotherm Aquasource Non-stop Gel

[Day]
Alblanc Liquid Foundation

[Night]
Bioderma Sensibo Water
Cliniques 5-minute Instant Facial Mask (twice/week)
Geoskincare Mud Mask (twice/week)

1) I want to buy a mask which has both whitening and deep cleansing functions. I want to ask if Pure Pineapple Mask or Olive Supermask is more suitable for me as it seems both of them have similar functions.

2) I want to switch to an organic moisturizer, does MADARA suit me? However, I'm using Sofina Alblanc Liquid Foundation which does not have any SPF, do i need to switch to either a mositurer or a foundation with SPF?

3) I'm interested in buying one S0-phyto's polyphenol skindrops too for improving my skintone and eye circle, does it suit me?

Thank you very very very much for your advice!!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 11:15

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

hi gray,
謝謝你的回答，我巳找到了以下。請告訴我對ＭＡ？

１）　Bioderma-Sensibio H2O /Hydrabio H2O ??
The Herb Farm Energising Gel Cleanser ??

２）　MADARA's oily skin toner
３） moisturize with AGUAGATE's soothing facial lotion for day,
　　　GEOCARE's treatment gel for evening.

４）　Shiseido's maquillage compact powder for make up,

5)　　use Sanctum's mud mask one to 2 times a week.

２），３），５）　can i buy them in beautystore?

thanks so much!!!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 13:02

Comment from: Arby [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

My skin is oily inside & feel tight after washing my face & acne prone.

1) When I choose my skincare products, should I buy the Dry Combination or Combination Oily and Oily Skin formulas?

2) I am using Bobbi Brown's skin foundation now, and setting the foundation using BECCA's pressed powder. Since I don't use make-up very often, I didn't want to buy a loose powder & a pressed powder. Does pressed powder provides the exact same function as loose powder?

3) When I do touch-up in the afternoon, I am only using my pressed powder. Do I need to get another compact foundation to do touch-up? Or pressed powder does a good job already?

Thank you Kindly.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 14:37

Comment from: Jolin [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
我有幾個問題想問你 :

請問你有無好既 body lotion 介紹 ar? 之前一直用開 Johnson & Johnson , 不過時常都見到佢有 d 產品都含有有害物質 , 所以好想搵 d 有機/對身體無害既 body lotion 黎用既 , tks !

我 30+ , 眼肚有乾紋 , 中性偏乾皮膚 , 請問有邊隻 eye essence/eye cream 岩我用呢? eye mask 有咩好介紹呢?

另外有邊隻 eye shadow primer 好用 ar? 我隻眼易出油 + 眼皮厚 , eye liner 都好快溶 , 上網睇 UDPP(Urban Decay Primer Potion) & Too Faced Shadow Insurance 很多人推 , 這 2 隻產品好用嗎?

e/s 黎講 , MAC 同 BB 邊一隻牌子好 d ar? 因為見你都好少介紹 MAC 的產品 :)

Last , 痴假睫毛膠邊一隻膠水好用 ar?

Thanks

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 14:49

Comment from: Karry [Visitor]

Thanks Gary. Other than the packaging is more handy, are the round box loose powder from Primavista same as the compact (with two color tones) one? I mean are they both suitable for combination-day skin?
Also would like to ask for you professional opinion on skincare products for my combination-dry skin. I have dark circles, black-heads problem and skin feels a bit dry on the cheek and mouth corner after sitting in the air-con office for half day.

Thanks a lot for your kind help.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 15:12

Comment from: KayKay [Visitor]

hello* ^^
睇你個blog學到好多野呀~
我是combination skin~ t位所易油(特別是我nose易油+毛孔粗有黑頭)已經冇比人去針清~但我毛孔仲好大.唔知係咪因為底層dry所以攪到表面油??
同埋我下巴同咀同額頭同髮際好易出暗瘡暗粒呀.又多印.我皮膚白好明顯..
我打算去beauty store買你介紹既products. 但唔知點揀最岩我.所以都想問你可唔可以推介所有可以改善我皮膚既products比我.thankq a lot lot lot lot lot!!
同埋我想問下我化妝既話有咩product岩我? 我係咪唔應該用make up base同補濕ga?

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 15:15

Comment from: Karry [Visitor]

Oh, to let you know, I’m currently using:

Day:
Argan oil soap
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Argan Day & Night
Sofina beaute SPF50 light

Night:
Sofina cleaning oil
Juice Organic cleansing gel
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Geowhite treatment gel (sometimes)
Argan Day & Night

Any changes i need to make? or to upgrade?
I'm 28.
Thanks a lot!!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 15:17

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lar,

I find the brand you mentioned ok for controlling oil, but also irritating for sensitive skin.
I prefer Sofina's primavista or Shiseido Maquillgage's compact if you like a non-greasy feeling.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Dian,

Combination skin with clogged pores should NOT use any whitening products, they are usually high in irritating chemical ingredients and cause acne and pore clogs.

1) Try The Herb Farm's rose cleansing gel with silver extract to kill LUP LUP causing bacteria and clear dirt inside pores, yet ina gentle plant-based formula.
2)Clinelle Purifying Toner-not too bad
3)Clinique Turnaround Serum-NO. serum is for dry skin and clogs combination to oily skin easily.
4)Biotherm Aquasource Non-stop Gel-is ok for normal skin without pore clogs, not recommended for you. Should try an organic fluid like MADARA's deep moist fluid which is hydrating but non-greasy.
[Day]
Alblanc Liquid Foundation-good

[Night]
Bioderma Sensibo Water-ok
Cliniques 5-minute Instant Facial Mask -ok(twice/week)
Geoskincare Mud Mask (twice/week)-good

1) I want to buy a mask which has both whitening and deep cleansing functions. I want to ask if Pure Pineapple Mask or Olive Supermask is more suitable for me as it seems both of them have similar functions. Both good. Pineapple stronger and super mask milder. If your skin not sensitive, go for the pineapple mask.

2) Yes, go for the madara fluid, and Sofina's foundation has SPF, so it compensates. Beware most SPF products clog pores. Don't use too much. I have near perfect skin and I NEVER use sunblock except going to the beach.
3) I'm interested in buying one S0-phyto's polyphenol skindrops too for improving my skintone and eye circle, does it suit me?
- YES it does. It's not like the chemical serums, it's like fruit juice, so weightless and works so effectively to improve firmness and skintone. Next month will be more expensive(MAY-$520).

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:22

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi cc,

I have no idea what you are. please give information.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:23

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Arby,

1) Depends on the line, each line works differently. But organic products works best for your confused skin type.
2) Press powder is almost same as loose powder if you apply with a large brush. I prefer press powder because it's more handy.
3) Press powder already does a good job, just before you youch up, blot ezcess oil with face paper or if skin is dry, hydrate with spray first. I like rosewater.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:26

Comment from: KayKay [Visitor]

唔好意思呀.我仲想問問光影陰影個d點用同埋咩品牌你suggest?

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:32

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jolin,

If you used to use johnson, you might find the good ones too expensive. I like Naturelle d'argan's organic body lotion, the best body moisturizer in HK, as a lot of my star clients think so. Available at 美肌士多, 35801506-call for price and other detail.

-Ultima 2 pro collagen for eye(it's a hydrating gel for eye, nourishes skin instantly but not greasy.
-The new Ultima 2 eye mask set(serum + eye pad) is magic! Skin is instantly firmed and smooth. But VERY VERY expensive-over $2000. Or you can try Darphin's eye mask, which is quite nice too.

I like Paul and Joe's eye shadow primer, not expensive at all.

There is no better brand, because each brand has good and bad products. If I say MAC is better, will you use it in full set forever!? That's why I always do shopping and look for good products in different brands.
I use eye talk.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:34

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Karry,

All you talking about is SETTING powder, as they are not foundation, so they are not VERY important, they are just for SETTING foundation, no magic will happen to beautify or make your skin better.
If you want covergae and lasting effect, you should use a REAL foundation powder. Or else there are not so much difference from the 2 SETTING powders you choose.

dark circles-Use SO-phyto's polyphenil skin drops. A great organic serum to reduce dark circles and firm and whiten facial skin. Avaialble at 美肌士多.

black head, means pores are clogged and dirty. Need to use stronger cleanser, use purifying toner and avoid using cleansing oil, makeup base, sunblock and greasy moisturizer. Weekly use scrub and mud mask to deep cleanse skin.

-dryness, use hydrating moisturizer, preferably in organic formula, and replenish moisture outside home with spray on hydrator like rosewater.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:42

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Kaykay,

1) cleanse with PURE's organic lavender foam cleaser.
2) tone with Madara's oily combination skin toner, very effective in removing blackheads and dirt deep inside pores.
3) hydrate skin with an oil-0control lotion, try Kamedis AC medis cream.
4) On the pimples, use AC medis pimple mask, dab it ONLY on the pimples before sleep, the next morning the pimples will be MUCH MUCH smaller!!!

Weekly use Sanctum's mud mask 2 times in summer, winter once.

NEVER use makeup base. If you want to makeup, try HELIO care's BB cake. A gel-powder compact which is oil-free, makes skin look much even toned naturally and has SPF 50.

All available at 美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 16:49

Comment from: KayKay [Visitor]

多謝你的意見.但我想問.madara的有機面泡和olive face mask岩我用ma??
AC medis pimple mask可以"full"overnight??
Sanctum's mud mask會唔會太strong to my skin?因為我皮膚比較thin同sensitive.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 17:00

Comment from: Marisa [Visitor]

Hi gary

我係乾性皮膚t字位出油...轉季係未應該用two way cake唔用之前primavista隻liquid?

請推介粉底給我

thank you=]

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 17:54

Comment from: KayKay [Visitor]

sorry sorry.. I forgot to ask one more thing that..is my skin suitable for any hydrating mask? if do, which one is recommended?
thankq very much

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 18:04

Comment from: Jolin [Visitor]

Thx Gary ,

咁我會 try Naturelle d'argan's organic body lotion :)

至於 Ultima 2 , 其實我之前睇過你介紹后買左 set Supreme Pure collagen eye treatment , 因為我都覺得佢超貴丫(哈) , 我就沒有依佢方法做 , 我只係每天洗面后用佢支 collagen 當 eye cream 咁用咋 , 個 6 對 eye masks 仲未用過 , 發覺眼肚 skin 的確比以前細緻 , 值得一讚 , 但可能我唔係當 mask 用 , 所以效果未必最好 la , 是不是將 collagen 放落 eye mask 度既效果會好 d 呢 ?

咁你所講既 pro collagen for eye 是不是另一樣產品呢 ? 因為我發覺 Ultima 2 係沒有 web site 的 :( 很難查閱它的產品資料 , 我去到 counter 同 BA 講話要 "pro collagen for eye" 就 OK ?

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 18:11

Comment from: sze [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Thanks for ur reply~ i'm so scared now u said that nars foundation is the most cancer-causing foundation as i've nearly finished the whole bottle and keep using it while i'm actually PREGNANT..OMG~~then what about Armani foundation? is that safe to use or what? also is it good enough to use laura mercier 3 in 1 steps make-up remover for removing make-up? is there anyway that i can lighten the scar from my pimples?? also for my skin which mask do u recommend me to use to solve my problem?? and which type of mask i should never touch?? sorry for all the questions and thanks a lot!!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 18:50

Comment from: Samantha [Visitor]

Hi, Gary, 我有敏感皮膚.之前有過玫瑰座瘡,現在好返左,但係塊面都係比較紅同好油的.
請問你介紹的MADARA 有機面泡啱唔啱我用?用面泡洗面會唔會令到塊面更dry?
另外,你介紹的olive mask啱唔啱我的敏感皮膚用?
其實我用緊Avene的護膚產品,但係無咩改善,究竟咩brand的skin care product啱敏感皮膚用?
重有,我塊面真係好油,個nose兩邊的毛孔好粗,又積住d污糟野,係唔係要做下磨沙? 做磨沙同做深層清潔有咩分別? 用咩product可以收毛孔呀?
另外,我日日都用laura mercier化妝,這個brand又啱唔啱我?
不好意思,太多問題了,謝!

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 22:29

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

You should change all your skin care products, but I really wish you are not like many of the readers, they asked me to introduce them some suitable products, and the next day they ask me the problem is still there!!梗係啦! 變魔術咩!

Try the following products:

1) Remove makeup with Bioderma. And wash face with the Herb farm cleansing gel, madara is too mild for you.
2) Tone with Cliniques toner if you still have, or change to MADARA's oily skin toner. if your skin is dirty and clogged, it will remove the dirt effectively. But not recommended for sensitive skin. Sensitive skin which is also oily, can use PURE's whitetea toner to purify and balance.
3) moisturize with AGUAGATE's soothing facial lotion for day, in the evening use GEOCARE's treatment gel which whitens skin with plant extract. This product also slightly hydrates skin. If skin is very dry, can add moisturizer on top. If you need sunblock(only if you have freckles), use Sofina's beaute uv milk spf 24 in fresh formula, it is also a moisturizer so you don't need any more layer of moisturizer under or on top.
That's all you need for daly care, just keep it simple and let your skin breath!!! the more products you use, your pores will get clogged easily.
If you need makeup, simply put compact powder on top of your moisturizer. BASE 係冇用架!!! ( 但係D化妝counter話唔用會死過wor, 你諗吓點解啦!)You can try Shiseido's maquillage compact powder.
To speed up healing process, use Sanctum's mud mask one to 2 times a week. Which deeply draws out dirt inside pores ans tighten pores. Please forget 針清, It's super stupid and skin harming. If you wash skin correctly and use deep cleansing mud mask, it will be gone naturally. But if you use oily products again, pores will be clogged again.

hi gray,
謝謝你的回答，我巳找到了以下。請告訴我對ＭＡ？

１）　Bioderma-Sensibio H2O /Hydrabio H2O ??
The Herb Farm Energising Gel Cleanser ??

２）　MADARA's oily skin toner
３） moisturize with AGUAGATE's soothing facial lotion for day,
　　　GEOCARE's treatment gel for evening.

４）　Shiseido's maquillage compact powder for make up,

5)　　use Sanctum's mud mask one to 2 times a week.

２），３），５）　can i buy them in beautystore?

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:08

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi kaykay,

I didn't know your skin is sensitive, so in such case you can use the madara foam and olive mask. And the AC OVERNIGHT mask is quite strong too, but it is designed to be used ONLY on the spots, and to be used OVERNIGHT. It should be ok for you because it is not designed to be used ALL OVER FACE.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:09

Comment from: Ivy [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
我是T字位油, 兩頰比較乾的皮膚, 我想買TWO WAY CAKE.
Cle de Peau 這隻好嗎? 我鼻頭一上粉, 如出油就會好浮咁..
Thanks and have a nice day!
IVY

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jolin,

Of course use with the eye mask pad can get the best result.

The pro collagen for eye is an eye gel in a bottle, slightly pinkish. You won't find anything similar, there's only one eye cream like that.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Marisa,

It depends on your own skin condition, powder is good for oilier skin but I don't know how OILY you can get verbally. You should simply go to the counter and tryif it feels good on your own skin.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi KayKAY,

Try Geocare's hydrating mask. good if your skin is dehydrated sometimes, use once a week.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Sze,

I DIDN't say "that" foundation is most cancer-causing muself, just I read from NEWSPAPER that it is rated one of the MOST cancer-causing one in the world.

It's ok to remove makeup with most over the counter brands as long as it's not cleansing oil.

Try OLIVE mask from 美肌士多. It's an organic deep cleansing clay mask that deep cleanse and with liquorice to brighten skin, helps pimple marks to fade. It's not as drying as most clay mask. Since you are pregnant, you should use Helio care's oil-free BB cake, an oil-free sheer gel-powder compact that evens out skin tone and protects with SPF50. And avoid using any chemical whitening masks.

You can find almost everything you need at 美肌士多. A lot of superstar moms go there to buy organic mother and baby care products-35801506.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:33

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Samantha,

You should use the Madara cleansing foam, since this line has NO CHEMICALS, your sensitive skin would love it.
The Madara cleansing foam cleanse well and is non-drying. 磨沙is a kind of 深層清潔, deep cleansing mask is also a kind of 深層清潔. Scrub works to polish off top layer of thick pore blocking dead skin, and mud mask helps to detox and draw out deep impurities. Using scrub first then use mud mask provides the best 深層清潔 result. But since your skin is sensitive, scrub could be irritating. You can simply use the Olive mask, which is also organic. You can try a little at 美肌士多(35801506) before purchase.
Laura Mercier products is safe to use. As long as you remove makeup when you are home, it's fine. But NEVER use cleansing oil to remove makeup. Try milk, lotion or cleansing water.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:40

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi cc,

１）　Bioderma-Sensibio H2O
A)The Herb Farm Energising Gel Cleanser

２）　MADARA's oily skin toner
３） moisturize with AGUAGATE's soothing facial lotion for day,
　　　GEOCARE's treatment gel for evening.

４）　Shiseido's maquillage compact powder for make up,

5)　　use Sanctum's mud mask one to 2 times a week.

A), ２），３），５）　are available at beautystore.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:43

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ivy,

I never tried the new one. You should try it out yourself. I would suggest Primavista's compact from Sofina.

Permalink 2009-04-01 @ 23:44

Comment from: Arby [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

My skin is combination skin.

If my skin feels dry in the afternoon, can I apply moisturizer again? Will it be too nourishing for my acne prone skin?

Also, when my face is oily in the afternoon, can I wash my face? Or I should just use tissue to blot the oil?

Thanks.

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 09:12

Comment from: Kris [Visitor]

Hi Gary, I’m currently using Bourjois’ concealor for my dark circles and spots. I would like to get a new one, should I stick with Bourjois? Or should I get something else? I asked the saleslady of Sofina and she said Primivista’s concealor has good coverage on spots but will be a bit too dry for my under eye area. She recommended me to use Primista’s concealor on spots and Alblanc’s concealor for dark circle. I dunno whether I could trust her or not, can you please advise? Do I really need to get both??

I also have a question regarding Heilo’s sunblock cake. Can I apply it with a brush? Cause I afraid that I’ll make a overly think layer of “powder” on my face.

Thank you for your help, love your blog so much!

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 11:53

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Arby,

It's not neccessary to apply moisturizer, which might feel greasy and not very convinient.
You can simply spray on rosewater, my favourite is PURE's organic rosewater spray, in a little bottle, easy to put inside handbag, and nice to be used as a toner, repenish moisture at the office or use it even over makeup to soothe dryness.

Yes, if you are not wearing makeup, you can wash your face as often as you like with water. I always do 2 to 3 times, but only with plain water. If you use cleansing foam, once is enough.

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 11:55

Comment from: Karry [Visitor]

Hi Gary, I'm 28 have combination-dry skin . I'm using the following products and want to know is there anything i should revise/ to upgrade?

Day:
Argan oil soap
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Argan Day & Night
Sofina beaute SPF50 light

Night:
Sofina cleaning oil
Juice Organic cleansing gel
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Geowhite treatment gel (sometimes)
Argan Day & Night

Thanks a lot!!

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 12:49

Comment from: Kris [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I’m currently using Bourjois’ concealor for my dark circles and spots. I would like to get a new one, should I stick with Bourjois? Or should I get something else? I asked the saleslady of Sofina and she said Primivista’s concealor has good coverage on spots but will be a bit too dry for my under eye area. She recommended me to use Primista’s concealor on spots and Alblanc’s concealor for dark circle.

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 13:33

Comment from: PO [Visitor]

有黑頭,暗瘡,毛孔大既問題~
應該搵D保濕既產品用嗎??
最好用D咩性質既產品呢??

油脂粒同黑頭係唔係因為太塞毛孔而造成架??
做多D深層清潔MASK同FU多D保濕MASK~
咁樣係岩唔岩呢??

想問下Sofina既防曬幾好用嗎?
THANKS~

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 13:33

Comment from: Kris [Visitor]

Continue from previous message:

Do I really need to get both concealor as the saleslady said? if not which one suit me better? i have combination skin and is a little bit oily on nose area. cheek, area around eye and mouth are a bit dry.

Thank you!!!

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 13:43

Comment from: wcwc [Visitor]

我係混合性表膚, T位多油, 鼻上毛孔大, 有少少黑頭
我想問下

1-Madara 有機面泡

混合偏油性肌爽膚水/Sophyto有機排毒淨化水---邊隻啱我?

2-Geowhite treatment gel

3-Olive mask / Aguacate磨砂mask / Laneige hydrointensive pack EX mask

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 15:39

Comment from: wcwc [Visitor]

我係混合性表膚, T位多油, 鼻上毛孔大, 有少少黑頭, 面色暗啞, 黑眼圈大
我想問下

1-Madara 有機面泡

混合偏油性肌爽膚水/Sophyto有機排毒淨化水---邊隻啱我?

2-Sophyto eye drops

3-Geowhite treatment gel (呢個係咪for 夜晚先用呢?)

3-Olive mask / Aguacate磨砂mask / Laneige hydrointensive pack EX mask

以上啱唔啱我呢?

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 15:45

Comment from: cc [Visitor]

hi gray,

我用了MADARA's oily skin toner後，
整塊面都紅了，請問是否敏感？

Permalink 2009-04-02 @ 23:37

Comment from: ling ling [Visitor]

hi gary~
想問下Bioderma卸妝水同Naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk有咩分別呢??....我d皮膚比較易敏感同combination...下巴有d暗粒同少少暗瘡...邊隻remover會適合我多d呢??
many thx!!

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 01:32

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Karry,

Day:
Argan oil soap
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Argan Day & Night
Sofina beaute SPF50 light
All day products good, but you don't need to put 2 layers of moisturizer, which could clog pores easily. Use either one.

Night:
I don't recommend cleansing oil, unless you wear professional makeup, can use it a few times a week, or else use cleansin milk or water.
Juice Organic cleansing gel
Argan oil toner
Geoskin eye gel
Geowhite treatment gel (sometimes)
Argan Day & Night
All fine.

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 03:08

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Kris,

You can keep the Bourjois concelaer for eyes, and use the Sofina primavista for spots, which has higher coverage and stays better, but is a bit dry for eyes.

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 03:09

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi wcwc,

1-Madara 有機面泡-ok

2-混合偏油性肌爽膚水-good for clogged pores, but if skin is easily irritated, use Sophyto有機排毒淨化水.

2-Geowhite treatment gel, is god for evening, in day time must use sunblock on top.

3-Olive mask only

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 03:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi cc,

It has plant-alcohol to melt blackheads and oily reaidue. A bit of red for a while is normal. But if it's very red and lasts for so long, that means you have sensitive skin, should stop using it. As for me, I have oily and non-sensitive skin, I use it dat and night and feels wonderfully clean and fresh.

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 03:15

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ling Ling,

One is water for mild cleansing of light makeup without being oily, Argan milk is more moisturizing and can remove heavier makeup.

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 03:16

Comment from: Lam [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

My skin is acne prone & gets a bit oily in the afternoon, but with fine lines & feel tight after washing my face. I live in Canada, and winter is quite dry. Summer is not too humid either.

a) Are the following products suitable for me? I will be visiting HK this month and I want to buy some skin care products.

1) THE HERB FARM rose cleansing gel
2)Myutopia's GINSENG toner
3) Geowhite treatment gel (use as a moisturizer?)
4) Sulwhasoo's sleeping mask (is this too nourishing for acne prone skin?)
5) GEO mud Mask
6) Herb Farm's rose eye gel (I have fine lines & dark circle)

Can you also recommend a scrub/peeling gel & a hydration mask & a mask for helping my acne scars fade to me?

How long can I keep the organic skin care products for? (What's the expiry date in general?)

For makeup, can you recommend a good concealer for me for hiding my pimple scars & holes? (My skin is quite dark, I use shade #4 for Bobbi Brown's skin foundation)

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 10:57

Comment from: wcwc [Visitor]

Laneige hydrointensive pack EX mask 香港shop無呢個product~ where did u buy it?

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 15:01

Comment from: po [Visitor]

gary,

黑頭,暗瘡,毛孔大既問題~
應該搵D保濕既產品用嗎??
最好用D咩性質既產品呢??
我係混合性肌~

油脂粒同黑頭係唔係因為太塞毛孔而造成架??
做多D深層清潔MASK同FU多D保濕MASK~
咁樣係岩唔岩呢??

想問下Sofina既防曬幾好用嗎?
THANKS so much~

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 19:47

Comment from: WW [Visitor]

我今年28，混合性皮膚...之前用過你介紹的幾樣東西，都好有效，所以又有嘢想請教你！我眼下有一條乾紋，想問下你覺得有咩PRODUCT好...

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 21:01

Comment from: sw [Visitor]

is la roche posay a good brand?

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 21:07

Comment from: rica [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I have dry and sensitive skin. pore is small, but keeps having 暗粒. My friend who do facial said it is because of my face is too dry. And because of work, I put makeup everyday. Please help.

My current using products:

Day:
Covermark Hydro intensive lotion
Nars makeup primer
Covermark Essence foundation liquid
Armani loose powder

Night:
used to use Covermark cleansing oil, just changed to Biotherma
Shiseido white lucent brightening cleansing foam
Biotherm softening lotion
Nars aqua gel for overnight mask

Thanks in advance!

Permalink 2009-04-03 @ 23:56

Comment from: coco [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I'm 23. Which concealer and foundation will you recommend for acne proned combination skin to hide pimple scars and a little dark circle?

Actually I'm not sure if my skin is combination or oily as I do feel dry--(崩緊,感到底層也很乾,甚少脫皮) after the routine skincares but face gets oily in few hrs, and it is "super" easy to get 粒粒that I have to choose my moisturizer carefully. This confuse me much as moisturizers which are more hydrating and nourishing must cause acnes while light-weghted ones 又力有不棣.

I'm now using
‧Kamedis SeboMedis cleansing gel
‧100%Pure white tea rose toner
‧AcMedis face moisturizer
‧Naturelle d'argen exfoliator (once/twice a week)
‧100%Pure pineapple peel mask (once/twice a week)--- what should I use to mix it for my skintype?

Please comment and advise,
Thanks with best regards :)

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 00:54

Comment from: coco [Visitor]

Also, my cheeks blush easily and quite oftenly, usually around dinner time or after the skincares at night and last for 1-3 hrs.
Does it mean that my skin is senstive? Is it a
sign of 不滿? What should I do with it?

Thanks again:)

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 01:15

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Lam,

My skin is acne prone & gets a bit oily in the afternoon, but with fine lines & feel tight after washing my face. I live in Canada, and winter is quite dry. Summer is not too humid either.

a) Are the following products suitable for me? I will be visiting HK this month and I want to buy some skin care products.

1) THE HERB FARM rose cleansing gel is ok if you live in HK, but in Canada it might be a bit too strong, try Madara's cleansing foam.
2)Myutopia's GINSENG toner is no longer available at Beautystore. You can either hydrate with Madara's deep comfort toner(with wonderful aroma of organically grown roses and other plants to hydrate and smooth skin, and you can also wet a cotton pad with it as hydration mask for eyes and face. If you prefer, Ginseng, can try SO-phyto's organic purify and energize toner with Siberian Ginseng.
3) Geowhite treatment gel can be used as a light moisturizer in the evening, but in the day time must be worn under sunblock.
4) Sulwhasoo's sleeping mask is too nourishing for acne prone skin, with the Madara deep comfort toner, you can make your own organic
hydrating mask.
5) GEO mud Mask is too drying for you, the Olive mask is milder and has slight whitening effect.
6) Herb Farm's rose eye gel is fine, but Naturelle d'argan's organic eye cream with precious argan oil is even better! Hydrating, smoothing but non-greasy, great to be worn under concealers too.
To lighten acne marks, the Olive masks works the best, alone side with the GEO treatment gel, is the most effective duo.

After opening, pump bottles around a year. Jar with big opening around half a year.

Stick foundation is bad for acne prone skin. Try Estee Lauder's latest mineral liquid foundation which is very safe for acne-prone skin and covers naturally. Can also try Shiseido Maquillage concealer stick for covering blemishes and dark circles.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 02:01

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi wcwc,

有,but it was sold only at the Central shop and only in limited bottles and for a limited period, so many staffs in other shopd don't know.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 02:03

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Po,

補濕同黑頭,暗瘡,毛孔大係兩日回事.既問題~
混合性肌應該搵D清爽保濕產品.
有黑頭,暗瘡大毛孔應該:
1) Keep skin clean by using foaming cleanser day and night,
2) Don't use cleansing oil,
3) Don't use greasy moisturizer
4) Don't use many layers of skin care
5) Do scrub and deep cleansing mask weekly.
油脂粒同黑頭係因為太塞毛孔而造成嘅.
做多D深層清潔MASK係會好D.
FU多D保濕MASK同清潔冇關係. 當然唔會令黑頭,暗瘡小D.
反而更易塞毛孔.

Sofina既防曬-"BEAUTE"最好用.
有SPF 24或50, 仲分爽D同潤D配方.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 02:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi ww,

你身邊有幾多人一條乾紋都冇呀!???

咁鬼緊張.

Try Naturelle d'argan's eyecream 啦. Organic配方唔伯塞毛孔. 含有極佳修護成份Argan oil.

Available at 美肌士多.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 02:14

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi sw,

每個brand都有good and not so good stuff. 冇得話某某brand is good 某某 brand is bad. 就算我話好, 你都唔會成條line買哂啦!
LRP I like the Respectissime waterproof eye makeup remover.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 02:38

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi rica,

Day:
Your lotion has too much irritating chemicals.
Nars makeup primer-use everyday=必塞毛孔
Covermark Essence foundation liquid-ok
Armani loose powder-ok

Night:
used to use Covermark cleansing oil, just changed to Biotherma-ok
Shiseido white lucent brightening cleansing foam-ok
Biotherm softening lotion-ok
Nars aqua gel for overnight mask-NO. If you have 暗粒, must keep pores clear and let them breathe. Overnight mask=Suffocate skin overnight.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 03:19

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Coco,

It's very difficult to cover acne with concealer. Personally I use Dior palette pro, but non-professional only make the pimples look worst by using concealer to cover them. I suggest simply use a nice foundation which is non greas and covers well. Try Sofina's Primavista powder foundation. Powder foundation is more matte, so lasts longer in summer and matte makes pimples less visible than liquid.

I'm now using
‧Kamedis SeboMedis cleansing gel
‧100%Pure white tea rose toner
(you can use a more hydarting toner on the drier area instead of the white tea toner. Try Madara's Deep moist toner. It hydrates eeply yet it's floral water, so does not clog pores and bring moisture deep inside skin)
‧AcMedis face moisturizer is good for day, but you need a night cream to nourish and calm skin.
Try Madara's deep moist fluid.
‧Naturelle d'argen exfoliator (once/twice a week)
‧100%Pure pineapple peel mask can simply be mixed with water. Or you can mix it with the MADARA deep comfort toner, as a deep cleansing and whitenng mask, yet not drying.

If your skin blushes easily, that means you have thin and sensitive skin. But thin and sensitive skin can be oily too. Organic products helps your skin to re-grow, be patience and it will be better. And try not to have long finger nails, a lot of girls with long nails usually love to touch face all the time, that brings germ to skin and scratches fragile skin, makes it red and irritated.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 03:29

Comment from: Ni [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the skincare recommendation! my 暗粒and acne finally gone, though it is not recovery thoroughly (there is still some very tiny 暗粒on my face), I believe It will fully recover later.

Just wanna to ask a question, as my working environment is so irrative, is it good to use bioderma 卸妝水 to clean my face and neck when I off my work then use a little skincare? I'm afraid if i clean my face too much.

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 11:19

Comment from: po [Visitor]

gary~
唔該晒你呀~你解釋得好詳細~
我想問問我應該搵d清爽既cream~
你覺得lotion好d定係jel狀既cream好d~

d美容師又話fu多d保濕mask~
話可以減少黑頭~原來係會塞毛孔~
咁我唔好再日日fu~正確嗎??

thank you so much~^^~

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 13:19

Comment from: Karen [Visitor]

Dear Gary
I am wondering is there any way I can order MADARA and Kamedis skin care products through the internet? (I live in Canada). I am just wondering if there are any safe cosmetics website i can place orders.

Thanks!

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 15:51

Comment from: Linda [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I have a few general questions:

1) To clean up my makeup brushes, do I just use rubbing alcohol & soup?

2) How often should I change my powder puff? Should we just wash it or buy a new one?

3)How often should I buy a new natural sea sponge?

Thanks

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 16:23

Comment from: Ada [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Is Bontani's Olive Skin Serum good to use as it contains Squalene?

Thanks

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 16:37

Comment from: ＡＬ [Visitor]

hi gary,

我的皮膚本身沒有什麼問題，
１）但可能我之前經常用針清鼻的黑頭，
現在有毛孔粗大問題，好像火山口，在鼻翼的位置。

２）以及眼袋位置有很多眼細紋

請問以上２種有什麼解決辦法ＭＡ？
ＰＳ　我是男性　２８歲，平時只用普通洗面膏洗面

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 17:00

Comment from: coco [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thank you so much for your kind and generous advice.

For the powder foundation, is it necessary to have a relatively thick layer of AC cream underneath?

I'm not skillful at blending foundation and always make 壓痕 with the provided sponge, should I buy smaller sponges /blend with hand /brush instead?

Please advise.

Thanks with best regards:)

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 17:12

Comment from: marie [Visitor]

HI
我都問"NATURAL JUJU蘆薈保濕乳液"適唔適合有暗瘡皮膚，因最近塊面洗完後有掉皮，間中都會痕，真係唔知點算好，我應算係油性(大乾、太潤都會有暗瘡)。我依家用緊SIMPLE潔面GEL..平時只係潔面only 我依家17 years old Girl但皮膚好差易敏感，唔知有冇一d介紹呢??
pls:最好唔好太貴..

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 19:09

Comment from: corn-corn [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
I've using the Farm Herb's cleaning gel, rose cream since one year. It is really suitable for me. And I used up the hydrating mask for geoskincare. It is good but it is a bit of difficult to rinse thoroughly. Summer will come soon. May I have your advice to chose a new hydrating mask? Or I buy the same brand as before?

Permalink 2009-04-04 @ 22:13

Comment from: charlotte [Visitor]

hi Gary,

想請教一下應該點樣介定自己需唔需要搽eye cream?
其實係唔係同 face cream 一樣每日都應該要搽,不過有些人省卻左?

我22歲,有黑眼圈,T位油,其餘正常唔算油唔算乾,不過眼附近好容易生粒粒,最討厭係那些入面有粒白色東西的,永遠唔退,所以唔知應唔應該搽eye cream.可唔可以俾d意見我?

Thanks much!

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 00:55

Comment from: Koko [Visitor]

Hi, Gary.

I am combination skin. In summer, my T-zone is a little bit oily and some pimples come out.

I am now using
Seibo Cleaning Gel,
Argugate Toner
Argugate Soothing Cream

and
Geo Cleaning Mask.

Should I change to Madara Line and Olive Mask in Summer?

Also, is hydrating mask useful and good for skin?

Thank you

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 02:21

Comment from: Agnes [Visitor]

are Madara's products sold in HK? where can I buy?

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 12:03

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ni,

Bioderma is a very gentle makeup remover, great for people who don't like greasy makeup remover who weras light makeup. But all makeup removers are desigened to REMOVE makeup, you must WASH again with a foaming cleanser to keep pores clean. Unless you have EXTREMELY DRY AND SENSITIVE skin, you can CLEAN again with non-foaming cleansing milk/lotion/cream, then thoroughly rince them off.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:06

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Po, It depends on the brand, usually gel is lighter than lotion, but some brands' gel might be heavier, so you must try then out. Or simply look for an "oil-free" indicated moisturizer, no matter it's gel or lotion or cream, you can be sure that it won't be greasy. D 美容師話你幫佢買小D o野會死添架. 最好日日早午晚FU幾隻mask, 幫佢買哂成SET護膚品先有得救, 仲可以上天堂呀! 你信唔信???

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:13

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Karen,

I'm not sure whether you can get these 2 brands on line as they are very new. But you can send mail to the head office, just search online.

I usually shop at www.spacenk.co.uk for nice organic and latest professional products there.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:18

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Linda,

There is no standard answer to tell you how often to wash your tools. It depends on how "OFTEN" do you use them, how "MUCH" products you apply with them and what is your OWN STANDARD OF HYGIENE.
I use new puff and sponges everytime because I charge $40,000 a day to do makeup. Some people apply make up on themselves a few times a week, they can only wipe their brushes with alcohol once a week. Some really famous moviestars I know, their makeup sponges and puffs are originally white but now brown and they still keep using it and still nothing wrong with their skin.

So it is really a question of personal preference, there is no STANDARD answer in so many things IN LIFE. But I really like your question it arouses us to think, why should we go to college? why should we buy an apartment? How often should I see my parents? How often should I go to a movie? Why do we exist n this world.............

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:25

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ada,

It depends on your skin type, DON'T blindly use a product if someone says it's good, it has to work for your OWN SKIN TYPE!!!!

Oily skin should stay away from this though, but if skin is de-hydrtaed and non-sensitive, it's ok to use. And it depends on the source too. Is it plant based or from the sea, has it got any organic certification? What other ingredients are in the bottle?

Many brands claimed their products as so pure and natural, but there are actually NO organic ingrdients at all, only very little bit of plant and actually FULL OF IRRITATING CHEMICALS. So be a smart consumer, you must ALWAYS read the ingredient list carefully.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:30

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi AL,

1) Mud mask helps. Don't know what is your skin type, but if skin is not so oily, OLIVE super mask helps to deep cleans and refine pores gently. If skin is oilier and still has blackheads and clogged pores, go for Sanctum's mud mask.

2)only dry lines can be treated, but once dry lines are turned into wrinkles, thre is NO WAY to make it disappear. If yours are dry line, use Naturelle d'argan's eye cream with ARGAN OIL, a very strong ingredent to nourish skin. And since this product is organic, there is no pore clogging mineral oil that would give you 油脂粒.All available at 美肌士多-35801506.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:35

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi coco,

Should never use thick layer of cream. A good powder foundation spreads easily on all skin conditions. Unless your skin is so de-hydrated and flaky, you should use a slightly more hydrating lotion if wearing makeup. Madara's deep most gel for combination to oily skin is wonderful.

To apply powder foundation, use the flat sponge provided, TAKE powder with the sponge FLAT, Then SPREAD from centre of forehead to 2 sides, make sure the sponge is ALWAYS flat when spreading, then down the nose, on the eye zone, from sides of nose to 2 sides of cheeks outward, then down the chin and spread to 2 sides behind jaws and dowm to the neck. Lastly if you see any uneven area, bleand with fingers, also in OUTWARD single stroke motion. Never blends from outward to inward.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:41

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Marie,

I never try the JUJU thing, sounds funny.
If you have a tigfht budget, should not use any funny products, SIMPLE also has lightweight moisturizer, you can use it in a thin layer. And I'm sure it's better than the JUJU stuff.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:43

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

hI CORN-CORN,

iF The herb farm gel suits you, you can keep using it. But the herb farm cream is a bit thick for summer, I suggest you to try MADARA's deep moist fluid. Slightly lighter in texture but gives you good hydration and pure organic plant extract to nourish and protect skin.
As for hydration mask, you can try Sanctum's hydrating gel mask, it is lighter than GEO's yet has extra firming and pore tightening function.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:46

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Charlotte,

If your eye area are nver dry, you can actually skip eye cream. But if you nevr use eye cream and has clogged pores around eyes, I am sure you don't wash your face properly withfoaming cleanser, and using greasy moisturizer.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:48

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Koko,

Arguagate cream is a bit thick for summer, you shoulduse the lotion. And use the remaining cream in the evening if sleep with air-con on.

GEO mud mask is good. Olive mask is more gentle, you can use it in winter time. Hydration mask is good for dehydrated skin. If your skin is not de-hydrated, you don't need such mask.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:51

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Agnes,

MADARA is now available at 美肌士多.
3/F, 15 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
www.beautystorehk.blogspot.com

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 14:52

Comment from: po [Visitor]

GARY~
thanks so much~

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 17:45

Comment from: bb [Visitor]

hi gary,
我係混合偏乾皮膚,面上有dd暗粒,間唔中仲會出下暗瘡添~~夏天又到了,請問有邊隻補濕面霜會岩我用呢??
L'oreal的aqual gel岩我的皮膚用嗎??or你會有咩其他recommend for 3-step skin care for我呢種皮膚用呢??thx~~~

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 21:49

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

hI BB,

The aqua gel with ok with such a price range, you don't expect magic to happen.

If you like to have better skin by using products with best quality, organic products with no chemicals is the smartest choice.

1) Cleanse with Madara's organic cleansing foam.
2) tone with madara's organic deep comfort lotion
3) Moisturize with Aguagate's organic hydrating cream.
All available at 美肌士多-35801506.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 23:12

Comment from: yona [Visitor]

hi gary,

我最近返工時被刀片介傷了面頰, 現在留有大概2吋長的傷口, 但我明晚要為朋友婚宴當MC, 請問有沒有應急的方法可以遮蓋傷口或讓大大張的膠布不要那麼明顯?
organic的粉底是否也不該用於傷口呢..?

Thanks much.

Permalink 2009-04-05 @ 23:31

Comment from: KoKo [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

Your reply,

Arguagate cream is a bit thick for summer, you shoulduse the lotion. And use the remaining cream in the evening if sleep with air-con on.

GEO mud mask is good. Olive mask is more gentle, you can use it in winter time. Hydration mask is good for dehydrated skin. If your skin is not de-hydrated, you don't need such mask.

You mean I can use Olive mask when winter and use GEO mask in summer?

Can I change whole line of MADARA cleaning gel, toner and gel instead of SEIBO Cleaning Gel in summer with my combination oily with pimples skin?

Thank you

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 00:06

Comment from: Ling [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

我下午果面就出晒油,我有時出油想補粧反而會整花個粧~
印左D油又好似無左個粧咁，我都想知點做呀！

I am using Bobbi Brown's liquid foundation & BECCA's pressed powder for setting.

Also, I want to choose a cream based eye shadow as base so that my eye shadow can last longer. Should I choose a nude color?

Thansk!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 04:01

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Yona,

膠布would look really awful! If the wound has been healed(no longer bleeds), you can use organic skincare to protect, then apply organic tinted moisturizer as base(Try MADARA's ECOFACE tinted moisturizer), then apply Ipsa's white protect-C concealer on top of the scar gently with color as close to skintone as possible. Ipsa concealer is non-irritting, then use a blush brush to dab on compact foundation(2-way cake), don't spread, DAB, to set and fix and ensures a better covergae especially on the scar.

However, if the scar is still bleeding, you can only use膠布 in flesh color.

Madara is available at 美肌士多-35801506

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 12:36

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Koko,

Yes, olive for winter nud for summer.

Madara cleanser is too mild for you, sebo is better, but in winter you can.
As for cream, You can try Madara's deep moist gel for combination to oily skin.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 12:40

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ling,

Because you use press powder to touch up, it's not good for oilier skin which melts easily, and you should use a lasting foundation, and if your skin is so oily, you should simply use powder compact.
Try SOFINA primavista powder compact, covers naturally, very smooth and lasting, not as dry as traditional 2-way cake at all. Use it over your favourite moisturizer, NEVER USE MAKEUP BASE if skin is oily, don't ask me why I've explained a thousand times, and in the afternoon blot excess oil then gently blend powder on melting area, since it's not a press powder, it can blend well with your previously applied foundation.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 12:44

Comment from: Phyllis [Visitor]

我試左 sophyto polyhenol skin drops... 但係搽左番而好乾, 乾到出粒粒wor... 係咪我用o既方法唔o岩呀? toner 之後用, 早晚用?

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 15:21

Comment from: annie [Visitor]

hi Gary,

thanks for your valuable advice. i would like to clarify that -

do you meant that the steps are as follows -
after cleansing,
1)apply Naturelle d'argan's vegetal toner,
2)afterwards, add The Herb Farm's organic rose hip oil all over face and neck
3)finally, add Sophyto's polyphenol skin drops

and in the day times, on top of that, can add Sofina's "Beaute" UV Emulsion SPF 24+ in moist formula, right?

meanwhile, i would like to ask whether the Herb Farm's organic rose hip oil and Sofina's SPF 24+ / 50+ are suitable to apply to the eye area or not?

By the way, I would like to ask which cleansing product is more suitable to me - "Kamedis Topic Medis Cleanser" or Madara 有機面泡 ?

thank you again!!!

p.s. -
just to remind that my skin is very sensitive and dry ( even in this humid weather now )

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 16:11

Comment from: bliss [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

請問你最近愛用邊一款眉gel?

我想找一隻又顯色 -啡或淺啡- 又last 得比較好既,希望你可以比D提議我.
眉gel係咪需要用eye makeup remover卸妝架?
好多時見D model既眉都啡得好自然好靚, 好似天生條眉就係咁既色, 係咪上眉gel前、後有其他步驟?

謝謝你!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 17:05

Comment from: marie [Visitor]

hi
我想問買了SIMPLE light moisturizer，使唔使買埋Simple Soothing Facial Toner.
thank you!!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 17:26

Comment from: Zoe [Visitor]

hihi Gary

I fell in love with organic skin care after viewing your blog..

I bought Helio BB Cake and love it! I use it as foundation..I am a makeup newbie.. and wanna get some makeup tips from you ..

Are the above steps sound right to you?

1. first use 遮瑕 to cover dark circles
2. Apply Helio BB cake all over the face (avoid eye area right?)
3. Then Sofina Albance press powder (optional)
4. Lastly Cheek color

Also if I have 碎粉 and wanna use, should I use it in place of press powder in step3?

Thanks a million again

Zoe

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 17:27

Comment from: judie [Visitor]

hi gary,

I'd like to use concealer for covering "stubborn" blemishes, can you please recommend a concealer which works well with helio's BB cake for combination to oily skin?

thanks much :)

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 17:44

Comment from: belleyeung [Visitor]

Dear Gary,

我係confused skintype, 皮膚出好多油同時感覺底層好乾,
我見你之前建議同我有類似skintype 既讀者用Kamedis Sebo或Madara, 想問呢2條line有乜分別同邊條line 適合我用?

好多謝你一直以來既寶貴分享, 期待你既答覆!

Thanks a lot!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 18:09

Comment from: Morica [Visitor]

HI GARY,

I'm 22，中性偏油肌，試過吾同ｂｒａｎｄ的護膚品，shiseido、clinique、clarins、雪肌精、origins、chanel．．．但係都會令我生暗粒，油脂粒，
現在用緊Orbis Clear Series，吾會令我生粒粒，
以為已是最好最啱自己的~
直到睇到你嘅ｂｌｏｇ，原來還有更好的organic 護膚品，
但手上嘅Orbis未用完，唯有試住Naturelle d'argan facial scrub先。
其實見到含油份都有D擔心，不過用完覺得出奇地舒服，唔立亦完全無平時洗完面嘅崩緊，啱啱好，所以想問Naturelle有無另一隻一樣成份但無fruit particles 可以日日用嘅cleanser? Naturelle 嘅洗面皂成份一唔一樣?會唔會乾?

Thanks you very much!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 19:45

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Phyllis,

Polyphenol skindrops 唔係moisturizer, 你乾
同佢冇關. It is to be used under MOISTURIZER.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 22:38

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Annie,

1)apply Naturelle d'argan's vegetal toner AFTER CLEANSING,
2)afterwards, Use PURE's Organic rose water.
3)then, apply Sophyto's polyphenol skin drops
4)Apply PURE's organic day cream with SPF15
or Sofina's "Beaute" UV Emulsion SPF 50+ in moist formula, if you get freckles easily.

the Herb Farm's organic rose hip oil is ok for eyes but not INSIDE the eyes.
Sofina's SPF 24+ / 50+ are suitable to apply to the eye area but not inside.

if your skin is so dry, should use Naturelle d'argan's cleansing milk to remove makeup with a cotton pad, then massage again with more mlk and rinse off with water.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 22:45

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Bliss,

Many models are naturally MIXED(混血), so eye brows are naturally brown. The Chinese ones usually have their eyebrows DYED at the hair salon by top colorist, they don't need much to touch up with.
As for REAL people, you can try "Bourjois" eyebrow mascara, There are 2 shades, If your hair is dark to black, use the darker bronze one, if hair is brown to gold, use the lighter golden one.
Bourjois is available at WATSONS.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:02

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Marie,

Not neccessary.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:03

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Zoe,

1. first use Helio BB cake all over the face including eye area.
2. 遮瑕 to cover dark circles
3. Apply Sofina Albance press powder orloose powder.(optional)
4. Lastly Cheek color

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:05

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Judie,

Must try Sofina's Primavista concealer, easy to use and stay well, matte texture especially good for covering pimples and pimple marks. 2 colors, pick the one closest to your skin tone after using bb cake.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:11

Comment from: HAPPAP [Visitor]

HI GARY
要買化妝品 , 有些疑問要請教你不知怎選擇!
1)想買CONCEALER.姐黑眼圈,我有眼袋.眼幾DRY下.唔知簡Laura Mercier Undercover Pot 定CDP好..2隻都好出名,你角得邊隻比較好,2隻相差大唔大.?

2)我想買眉粉,但我想搵一隻最自然的,最好就係冇閃粉,請問有邊隻眉粉冇閃粉/少閃粉.(我唔鐘意用閃粉既PRODUCT..主要要自然)

3)我想買LIP BALM,想買BALM BALM..但係呢,佢有一隻有機面霜,可以查嘴周面,又有一隻有機潤唇霜... ...2隻都可以查嘴.我唔識簡..2者有冇分別.分別大唔大..?因為面霜可查嘴同面好似幾抵!同埋隻野岩唔岩夏天用,,PS我係混合性SKIN,但兩頰好DRY!

另外,你角得Elizabeth Arden既EIGHT HRS CREAM同LIP BLAM ,好唔好.?

THANK YOU

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:11

Comment from: Joan [Visitor]

Hi Gary

我近排開始要學吓化妝, 有啲問題想請教吓你.

- 濕粉掃係咪淨係用來上liquid foundation?

- 咁多品牌o既濕粉掃, 以你嘅經驗,bin 隻最好用同適合新手用?

- 我緊用aguacate soothing lotion, 跟住上sofina primavista liquid foundation, 然後再用primavista long keep powder 拍上眼圈同紅印嘅位置,不過"融合"得唔夠自然,尤其是到左下晝塊面出油之後, 請問應該點樣改善?

- 我喺電視,同埋早前喺D化妝品counter度見倒人地嘅妝容會令令地,唔係面油,閃粉或者珍珠果種令,係望落去好自然嘅光澤,好似自然嘅皮膚咁,但係我上完粉就成舊粉餅咁,除左我要好好練下D技巧外, 要用D咩工具先可以做到呢種自然嘅妝容?

**我20歲 (其實唔知講age有咩用,不過樓上嘅人都有提供),T-zone油,面乾,但係到左下午都會油

請指教, many thanks!

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:12

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Belle Yeung,

Yes, the SEBO medis cleanser is designed for your confused skin type. Madara is a very pure organic line for most skin types, and the DEEP MOIST TONER helps to deeply boost hydration inside your confused skin, without being oily at all. Lastly you should use the Sebo Medis cream which balances your skin's water and oil level.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:16

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Morica,

Yes, you can try the Argan soap because it cleanses thoroughly yet non drying, also at a very attractive price-$68.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:18

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi HAPPAP

1)Laura Mercier Undercover Pot for drier skin,CDP for normal to oilier skin.

2)Sofina
3)Balm Balm is mainly for lips, if skin is very dry, can also use for face. But not recommended for normal to oily skin. Some people with very dry and sensitive skin after using it, all skin problem disappeared magically.

Elizabeth Arden既EIGHT HRS CREAM同LIP BLAM is mineral oil based, not recommended if you have any family menbers who has cancer history.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:21

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Joan,

濕粉掃可以用來上liquid foundation 或濕胭脂.

濕粉掃只係synthetic material, 貴同平差唔多,用SASA牌都ok.

foundation does not cover dark circles well, you need concealer. try Laura Mercier's concealer pot. If foundation does not look well, I have to see HOW YOU APPLY, maybe you apply badly, you can 報名學化妝at www.portfoliohk.com

皮膚靚+薄粉底+閃碎粉. 皮膚差做唔到.

Different age has different skin quality and needs.

Permalink 2009-04-06 @ 23:33

Comment from: Ling [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your reply. I just bought Clinique's Perfectly Powder Foundation. Will it be better if I use this to SET my liquid foundation & touch-up in the afternoon? (I am using liquid foundation b/c it has more coverage than powder foundation since I don't have very good skin. Ex. big pores & acne marks)

Or Should I just use this instead of liquid foundation? What technique should I apply so that the foundation provides better coverage? Like I should "tall" the puff on my face when I apply the powder foundation? and afteer I apply concealer, should I put another layer of powder foundation on top?

Thank you very very much! You are very kind.

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 07:01

Comment from: da [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
I have combination skin. My eyes get very oily, it is bad when i wear makeup. What pencil eyeliner do you suggest me to use?

I really like your makeup demos... I learned most of my makeup skills from there.

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 08:04

Comment from: Jodie [Visitor]

hi, gary

我皮膚屬於混合性, 膚色偏黃,面有時會乾, 但t-zone同下巴就比較油, 夏天鼻子十分油...眼下有好多油脂粒, pimple問題不算嚴重。hope can seek your advice to improve skin, thanks so much!

MORNING:
1) water洗面

2) Toner: Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2
感覺有點刺激

3) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

4) summer: Kiehl's 集煥白保濕乳液

5) Clarins: white plus up protective whitening day lotion SPF20 PA++

6) 好大太陽時, 我會再塗上 Clarins UV Plus protective day screen SPF40 PA+++

NIGHT

1) Clinelle deep cleansing gel
i use another organic cleanser before called John Master Organic and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser, which one is better out of 3?

2) Toner: Clinique Clarifying Lotion 2
感覺有點刺激

3) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

4) winter: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream
summer: Kiehl's 集煥白保濕乳液

5) Clinique moisture Surge extended Thirst relief

Weekly
1) Kiehl's Scrubs (once or twice a week)
2) deep clean: John Master Organic french green clay & green tea purifying mask
3) eye gel: Clinique All about eyes

請問現在用的skincare product 合我用嗎??
hope u can give me some advices.
all the best

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 11:05

Comment from: Linda from Vancouver [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

I bought the Pineapple Enzyme Facial Peel from 100% Pure. Can I mix it with the Organic White Tea Rose Soother Facial Tonique? Or it should be mixed with the Organic Rose Hydrosol Facial Mist?

Can I use the Toner as a mask?

Thank you!!

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 11:30

Comment from: Jolin [Visitor]

Thx Gary ,

想問多你一個問題 , organic hand cream 邊隻好用丫 ?

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 12:19

Comment from: Jolin [Visitor]

Gary ,

補充 : 我隻手很乾的 , 之前用開凡士林 , 但最近發現它有致癌物質 , 不敢用了, 希望轉一隻較潤的 hand cream , Thx !

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 12:21

Comment from: Kris [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
You mentioned about spraying rose water onto face when feeling skin is dry in the air-conditioned office. May i ask which brand of rose water are you referring to?
Thanks.

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 13:23

Comment from: vicki chan [Visitor]

hi gary,
你有無d無油成份個d cream介紹丫?
因為我吾想出暗粒....

其實我想問下我18yrs old
如果用cream查面係咪會好傷無甘好架???

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 17:56

Comment from: Vinci [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

我想買你之前提過可以o係Sasa 搵倒既黃色 Natural Sea Sponge~
不過唔好意思, 想麻煩你講多少少這個sea sponge 既資料以便尋找, 例如產地, pakage的colour/寫的是中文/英文/日文, 大概價格?
係咪乾既時候好似條雪條棍, 濕水後會發大變軟果隻?

同埋你係咪建議早晚洗面都用? 落粧時駛唔駛用?

最後就係,我打算買PURE那個enzyme mask~ 請問用啲咩溝可以有效清潔clogged pores?

麻煩你了,thanks much^^

Permalink 2009-04-07 @ 22:59

Comment from: suet [Visitor]

Hi Gary,
我係混合偏油皮膚,啡眼圈,鼻有d黑頭暗粒,forehead同下巴有少少印,aged 22,
請問Guerlain - Parure Aqua Radiant Feel-Good Liquid Foundation
或
DiorSkin Forever Compact Flawless & Moist Extreme Wear Makeup 適唔適合我ar?
會唔會易塞毛孔?
如果呢2隻都唔ok, 可唔可比d提議我ar?

Million thanks!

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 00:45

Comment from: suet [Visitor]

sorry, eyeliner 同mascara 都想你比d提議我
thanks!

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 00:47

Comment from: Fish [Visitor]

Hi Gary,

is it true that if we use oil-blotting paper (like the blue one) will dry out our skin? Should we use tissue to blot the oil on our face instead?

Thanks!

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 06:19

Comment from: vickichan [Visitor]

吾記得問埋 ...
我想問下gary你有無d 粉餅d粉撲介紹丫???

同埋我想問下平時應該點樣清潔d 粉撲架???

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 12:48

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Ling,

Liquid foundation usually has lower coverage than powder. If you are using one liquid foundation with high coverage, then you can simply set it with the compact that's you've got by gently press it on with a blush brush. If you want a more lasting non-shiny look, use concealer first than press on compact powder on the area with concealer first, then blend the rest of face for even application. if your skin is oilier, the perfect real one is not for oil controlling. Try Sofina's primavista.

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 13:49

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Da,

try Chanel's long lasting eyeliner.

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 13:51

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jodie,

1) water洗面is only recommended for people with very dry skin. That's why you've got clogged pores. Use Aguagate's organic cleansing gel day and night clean and non drying.

2) You should use plant-based toner which does not irritate skin and hydrates+soothe skin. The best for your skin type is Madara's balance toner made from organic plant ingrdients.

3) Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion is ok, but you are in between 2 formulas, or you can switch to an organic formula, try madara's deep moist fluid.

4) If you want whitening, try a plant based formula. The best is GEOCARE's treatment gel, use it in the evening all over face, on dry area, add the madara fluid on top.

5) If you need sunblock, use a really light one because your pores are clogged already because you don't clean face properly and use pore clogging products. try Sofina's BEAUTE UV milk in light formula-SPF24.

6) 好大太陽時, 我會再塗上 Clarins UV Plus protective day screen SPF40 PA+++/That's why your pores are so clogged. Simply wear a hat if you work under the sun.

NIGHT

1) Use Aguagate cleansing gel

2) madara
3) madara
4) in winter you can use the madara cream instead of fluid.
5) Use Geocare's hydration mask.

1) Kiehl's Scrubs (once or twice a week) - ok
2) deep clean: John Master Organic french green clay & green tea purifying mask - ok
3) eye gel: Clinique All about eyes - Organic formula is less pore clogging. If you like the John master one, look for the eye products.

Madara is available at 美肌士多(35801506)

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:05

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Linda from Vancouver,

You can mx it with any toner as long as they are organic, and depends on the toner function, the masks works differently.
If you like , you can use a cotton pad to wet the toner and use as mask.

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:10

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi Jolin.

Jurlique rose hand cream

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:11

Comment from: gary [Visitor]

Hi vicki chan,

You can try Clinique's DDML gel.

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:26

Comment from: hung [Visitor]

Hi,gary
你介紹呢隻Helicore草本防曬 bb cake/gel 的PA有幾多個+ 架?
同埋呢個spf 50咁高, 係咪唔好成日用? 因為我聽你講過太高spf會clog pores

thanks

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:31

Comment from: ah phoe [Visitor]

Hi gary,
由於我工作的地方幾乎全都是落地玻璃, 而且office大部分靠陽光照明(placfic place 樓上), 我係咪需要用較強的防曬?
p.s. 我係 oily skin with freckles, 防曬可唔可以淨係搽上半part cheeks呢?
Thanks for your help!

Permalink 2009-04-08 @ 14:47

暗粒，油脂粒及黑頭 no more﹗

2009-03-24

暗粒，油脂粒及黑頭 no more﹗

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