Amala Detoxifying Body Polish and Soothing Lip Salve Review

Today, I would like to introduce you to Amala, a German, 100% natural origin skincare brand.  Their products are free of synthetic ingredients, petrochemicals, parabens, and genetically modified ingredients.  Amala is also committed to longstanding fair-trade partnerships with farmers around the world and their packaging is made out of recycled materials.

I have the chance to try out Amala Detoxifying Body Polish, which is a gel-based body scrub infused with sea salt and antioxidant plant actives. I used this tonight to exfoliate my feet and gosh, it smells so good.  It has that refreshing peppermint and something else (perhaps myrtle?) scent that just wake you up.  This body polish is gel based that foam up a bit when you rub and it is so finely mill that I say you can even use it on your face.  I find that you don't need to use as much product compare to other scrub because it lathers up pretty nicely.  It is easy to rinse off and does not irritate my sensitive skin.  Afterward, I am left with soft skin that smell good.

(it lathers up as you rub it in)

The next product I am using is Desert Fig Soothing Lip Salve, a nourishing blend of organic Desert Fig Seed, Marula Seed and Shea Butter that moisturizes lip with a subtle sheen.  Did you know that the average woman swallow pounds of lip products in her lifetime?  The fact that almost every ingredients in this lip salve is from organic farming make me feel worry free.  I use it twice a day and it does a good job keeping my lips soft and moisturize.

 

Price:  Detoxifying Body Polish - $26 for 1.7 oz

            Soothing Lip Salve - $18

Overall Rating:  4.5 out of 5 for both

Disclosure:  The products being review was sent for consideration.

Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel Review

I have heard a lot of rave about Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel but have held out because of the price until recently.  I have to say, it is rave worthy.

What is it?  It is a botanical based powder exfoliator.  This exfoliator helps brighten and even skintone without chemical or physical abrasives. Natural papaya enzymes work to lift dead skin cell, eliminate dry, dull surface to reveal a soft and smooth complexion.

The Treatment Enzyme Peel come in a form of a powder and you are suppose to add water to turn it into a paste consistency.  The first time I used it, I was disappointed, I did not really see a difference.  What happened was, I added too much water, it was too diluted.  You really only need 2-3 drops of water.

 

 

The second time I used it, my skin was going through a irritated, dry and flaky mess.  I was trying to exfoliate my skin since it was dry and flaky but that only aggrevate my already sensitive skin.  I gave it a couple days to heal and then pulled out Amore Pacific Treatment Enzyme Peel.  This time, I was careful not to add too much water.  After one use, my skin feel much softer, less flaky and no irritation afterward.  It actually feels quite creamy when you rub it in, there is no physical abrasiveness.  After one week (3 uses), my skin is happily at it smoothest and softest.  Now, I use about once or twice a week to maintain my skin condition.

I like to add that the packaging is simply yet elegant.  The scent is very pleasing as well.  Some botanical base product can smell very earthy but not this.  I know $60 is pretty steep.  However, I think one bottle will last me almost 6 months hopefully.  Ever since I became a stay at home mom, my budget for everything has reduce significantly.  Even with a tight budget, I believe in product that deliver result and this is it; it is worth it for me and it will be part of my staple.

Price:  $60, available at Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus

Overall Rating:  5/5


Disclosure:  I purchased this item.

O'slee Rosehip Peeling Gel Review

O'slee Rosehip Peeling Gel is a gel exfoliation that promises to decompose extra grease and dead skin.  Skin becomes translucent and even with continuous use.

Price:  $11 for 60 grams. Purchased from sasa.com

Pros:  The ingredients are short and simple.  I like that it contains rosehip extract. It will be a novelty for those using peeling gel for the first time. Slather on the gel and rub your face in small circular motion, have fun seeing your dead skin roll up into tiny balls. I tend to have dry, dead skin on the side of my nose and this effectively removes them all. Also, since the texture is a gel instead of a scrub, it is extra gentle for those with sensitive skin.

(I don't know why this picture is loaded side way and I don't know how to fix it...sorry)

After rubbing the gel for about a minute.

Cons: I can’t think of any really.

Overall: I highly recommend this exfoliation for people with sensitive skin. If regular scrub leaves your skin feeling raw, I think you will like this; it is very gentle yet effective.

Rating: 4.5/5

Disclosure: The product(s) being review was purchased by me for personal use or review purpose.

Boscia Face Polish Review

Price:  $25/2.8oz.  Available at Sephora, Ulta, or Boscia.com

Pros:  I have very sensitive skin that is redness prone so I am looking for something that would do a good job at exfoliation but is also as gentle as possible.  The Boscia Face Polish totally deliver.  It’s so gentle, it’s safe enough to use 2-3 times a week.  My skin always feels smooth and soft afterward.  What I also like is that it doesn’t dry my skin out either.

Cons:  Nothing bad really other than maybe the price, it’s pricey for a scrub.

Overall:  As you can see, I am loving it.  This is the best scrub I have tried, for my sensitive skin type so I’ll repurchase even though the price is a little high.  Rating 5/5.

(After lathering)

Disclosure: The product(s) being review was purchased by me for personal use or review purpose.