Review: Pola Aglaira

I have recently got the Aglaira Tokutoku Set skincare from the brand Pola. It includes a lotion (toner), emulsion and travel size cleansing foam. It is target to those who have anti-aging and dehydration concerns. Using it for a month and a half, I do feel a difference my in hydration level of my skin as it feels much smoother and softer with fewer dry patches in the current winter weather. Even though I do not have much anti-aging concerns, I do feel that with continued use of the combined use of these products, my skin does feel smoother and firmer. This set of skincare can also be used DAY AND NIGHT, which makes it very convenient.

The first product that in my regime would be the foaming face wash.  I cannot really comment on how well this removes makeup, as I usually clean my make off with a cleansing oil before using a foam, but what I can say is that this foam does make my skin feel clean without that dry/tight feeling. I have used it both for my morning and night routine and noticed a brighter looking skin after cleansing. With the use of this foam, I do find that my acne has been getting a lot better.

The next product that I use is the hydro lift toner. This comes out in a gel texture and is quite hydrating while being easy to absorb. With the use of this toner, I find that my skin does become more hydrated and smoother instantly. It spreads really easily and doesnt feel sticky despite its gel texture. I have find that putting a layer of this on the face right before applying any primer or makeup base makes foundation go on smoother.

The final product that I use from this skincare set is the hydro lift milk, AKA moisturizer. It comes in a light, milky texture but very moisturizing at the same time. Its spreads and be absorbed easily, and my skin feels instantly hydrated. As it is so effective, one small pump of the moisturizer is enough for my entire face and has been fighting the signs of dry skin too!

Pros:
-very hydrating!
-makes skin soft and smooth
-cleansing foam solved some of my acne problems
-can be used day and night
-unscented

Cons:
-expensive
-this brand may be hard to find

Overall:
5/5! highly recommended :)

Review: Sisley Phyto-Blanc Ultra Lightening Mask

Having suffer from deep acne scars and uneven skintone, i have been seraching for a mask that would help to lighten my scars. Stumbling along the Sisley counter, the beauty advisor has recommended me to use their Photo Blanc Ultra Lightening Mask. She had claimed that it would hydrate, cleanse and lightening my scars at the same time. Tried it on my hand an wiped it off a few minutes later to reveal much softer skin so i went ahead and bought this with its havy price tag of $125 for 60 ML of product.

I was excited to try this on my face when I got home and I had used it after exfoliating. Leaving it on for 15 minutes, I washed it off to reveal brighter, softer skin but was quite disappointed when I did not see much difference in the acne scars. My skin did FEEL great, hydrated and soft, and pores did seem less visible too and my skin did seem brighter. However, after using it for 2 weeks, I still have not seen much improvement in my acne scars.

It comes with nice packaging, a luxurious bottle design that is good for controlling the amount of product you squeeze out. Usually I just use a dime sized amount and it is enough to cover my face in a light layer of product. It has a pleasant herbal scent to it which I don't mind, and disappears

 within a while. 

Pros:
-hydrates and makes skin softer
-pore seems smaller and skin is more glowing

Cons:
-doesn't really have amazing effects on acne scars

Overall:
3.5/5 (points were detected on  how it works doesn't justify its heavy price tag)