Drugstore Brand Skincare Vs High-End Brand Skincare

[Guest Guest]

in the past, i was using drugstore brand cleanser and moisturizer like neutrogena, biore, nivea, garnier etc. they are okay and does the job.

 

then i changed to high end brands like biotherm, estee lauder, clarins etc for a few years. face remains good, did not break out but not sure if they are really better.

 

recently because of budget issues, i switch back to drugstore brands. i have been using for a month already and to my surprise, they do the cleansing and moisturizing job well too. and my face is not the easy to maintain type, in fact its oily and sensitive.

 

now i wonder are drugstore brands just as good or have they improved in recent years? are high-end brands just a waste of money? any opinions?

[Guest Raiden Alpha]

High end Comestic and skin care products companies spend a BOMB on advertising and marketing. When you buy these products a large part of your money go to paying for their marketing costs not the actual value of the product itself.

[Guest Guest]

when u buy skincare, look at the ingredients.

 

high-end pimple cream contains salycilic acid just like low-end one. u are just paying for feel good factor.

 

When come to sunscreen, most high-end uses chemical sunscreen which is the same u r paying for from cheaper brands.

[Jnatcire]

in the past, i was using drugstore brand cleanser and moisturizer like neutrogena, biore, nivea, garnier etc. they are okay and does the job.

 

then i changed to high end brands like biotherm, estee lauder, clarins etc for a few years. face remains good, did not break out but not sure if they are really better.

 

recently because of budget issues, i switch back to drugstore brands. i have been using for a month already and to my surprise, they do the cleansing and moisturizing job well too. and my face is not the easy to maintain type, in fact its oily and sensitive.

 

now i wonder are drugstore brands just as good or have they improved in recent years? are high-end brands just a waste of money? any opinions?

 

Firstly, I will like to clarify that if your skin type is oily, it cannot be sensitive. Sensitive skin only occurs when the skin is severely dry and thus easily irritated.

However you skin can be dry, thus leading to more secretion of the oil glands to make it oily. Better analyze your skin carefully before you buy any products.

Redness on face when touching doesn't mean it is sensitive. It actually is quite normal - tight and firm skin or other reasons.

 

In my opinion, the value of the cosmetic and skincare products are directly proportionate to the quality of the product.

 

Take for example Silkygirl. Yes it is cheap but thus the quality compensates.

 

About the products you use, if you have a fairly okay skin then you shouldn't be getting breakouts by using either drugstore products or high-end ones. If you do then it means that the product or the brand itself has issues.

 

For the high-end products - I believe it is more catered for people with problem skin, and/or with to see significant improvement with their skin. I'm not saying all of them work, but I strongly think that it works that way. The drugstore products can definitely do the same but I do not believe that it can be as effective as high-end brands as I believe they would be the ones spending a lot more for their R&D to constantly improve on their products, hence reflecting in the price. 

 

Personally, I have problem skin since I was like... 13? I've tried several brands - from your usual drug store brands to even derma products. Sad to say it's all not effective. However I recently got in contact with this brand called 'Artistry' and I am absolutely upset that I have not known about this brand when I was younger! All I can say is the results is AWESOME. If you even google check it is actually the top 5 prestige cosmetic brand in the world together with brands like Chanel, Clinique. Loving it.

Edited May 20, 2013 by Jnatcire

[Kage]

Firstly, I will like to clarify that if your skin type is oily, it cannot be sensitive. Sensitive skin only occurs when the skin is severely dry and thus easily irritated.

However you skin can be dry, thus leading to more secretion of the oil glands to make it oily. Better analyze your skin carefully before you buy any products.

Redness on face when touching doesn't mean it is sensitive. It actually is quite normal - tight and firm skin or other reasons.

 

 

In my opinion, the value of the cosmetic and skincare products are directly proportionate to the quality of the product.

 

Take for example Silkygirl. Yes it is cheap but thus the quality compensates.

 

About the products you use, if you have a fairly okay skin then you shouldn't be getting breakouts by using either drugstore products or high-end ones. If you do then it means that the product or the brand itself has issues.

 

For the high-end products - I believe it is more catered for people with problem skin, and/or with to see significant improvement with their skin. I'm not saying all of them work, but I strongly think that it works that way. The drugstore products can definitely do the same but I do not believe that it can be as effective as high-end brands as I believe they would be the ones spending a lot more for their R&D to constantly improve on their products, hence reflecting in the price. 

 

Personally, I have problem skin since I was like... 13? I've tried several brands - from your usual drug store brands to even derma products. Sad to say it's all not effective. However I recently got in contact with this brand called 'Artistry' and I am absolutely upset that I have not known about this brand when I was younger! All I can say is AWESOME. If you even google check it is actually the top 5 prestige cosmetic brand in the world together with brands like Chanel, Clinique. Loving it.

 

Just a slight correction. It IS possible to have two types of skin on your face. We call it the combination type. I don't have it on my face but like my parents, I've a combination type of scalp. And it gets pretty annoying.

[Jnatcire]

Just a slight correction. It IS possible to have two types of skin on your face. We call it the combination type. I don't have it on my face but like my parents, I've a combination type of scalp. And it gets pretty annoying.

 

Sorry to have missed that out.

It is possible but not on the extreme. Sensitive skin basically means extremely dry skin. If that is the case you are under the dry-sensitive skin category already instead of combination.

 

If it is 'oily' then it definitely cannot be sensitive. It is a common misconception among many of us. And I wanted to clear it up with the writer in case he has been doing it all wrong. :x Dry leading to oily and sensitive skin is a pretty serious issue. 

 

FYI, I never said it is impossible to have combi type skin.

Edited May 20, 2013 by Jnatcire

[Guest Raiden Alpha]

Sorry to have missed that out.

It is possible but not on the extreme. Sensitive skin means extremely dry skin.

You are not wrong but "sensitive skin" the term can actually refer to other skin types as well. It is not just exclusively confer to extremely dry skin.

The term "sensitive skin" is actually very broad and encompassing in meaning.

[SoSonni]

Since I was 13 years old, I have tried nivea, biore, garnier, neutrogena, proactiv, pimple cream, natural foods - lemon, green tea, cucumber, strawberry, brown sugar, baking soda, clinique, clinic antibiotics, singapore derma brands. 

 

I am lol-ing now because I finally found a derma brand that is actually effective against what I consider to be the leading cause of death for teenage social life. My face is smooth and scars are fading fast. The funny thing is it's also one of the cheapest since it's an Indonesian brand - Erha Clinic.

[Enelym1978]

In general it's true that paying for those brand name skin care is a waste of money.... however, there are some exceptions. But all this depends on your skin. We all have different skin, different problems. Why not just try them out? Ask for a few samples and try them out. Maybe a cheaper generic brand will work for you, maybe not.

 

Texture, perfume are also important. Some creams or gels are quite thick and oily... I only like those that get absorbed fast and don't smell too much.

 

For acne, I used to have lots of pimples with the occasional big zit on the forehead or nose. Nothing generic worked: Neutrogena, La Roche Posay, Payot, Garnier, L'Oreal stuff... then I discovered Proactive in the US and wow... it changed my life

It was a "satisfied or money back" guarantee anyway It's now sold in stores. Used to be mail order only.

[Kage]

Sorry to have missed that out.

It is possible but not on the extreme. Sensitive skin basically means extremely dry skin. If that is the case you are under the dry-sensitive skin category already instead of combination.

 

If it is 'oily' then it definitely cannot be sensitive. It is a common misconception among many of us. And I wanted to clear it up with the writer in case he has been doing it all wrong. :x Dry leading to oily and sensitive skin is a pretty serious issue. 

 

FYI, I never said it is impossible to have combi type skin.

Okay haha, then I guess I've misread it.

 

And if you were referring to me in the "If that is the case you are under the dry-sensitive skin category already instead of combination.

" No, I'm not under the dry-sensitive skin category. And sensitive skin doesn't necessarily refers to overly dry skin. It can be caused by allergic reaction, skin disorders and even damaged skin. In my case, it is definitely a combination type lol. The scalp at the back of my head has skin disorders. And I've gotta use polytar liquid (a sort of medicated shampoo) every once in a while.

 

 

In any case, back to the topic of the skin. Acne and breakouts isn't caused by the excretion of excess sebum alone. It is actually a mixture of factors. 

 

When a liver has a lot of toxins, the blood from the portal vein cannot make entry which causes it to become swollen and enlarged. This causes congestion in the glands and all our body structure. The blood from any group of organs will then have difficulty in going back to the heart due to the increased blood pressure of the veins of the portal system. Our colon which is one of our important detoxification channel, when affected by this, becomes sort of like bloated and twisted which holds the food back, this causes the food to rot in our body, generating many kinds of toxins. 

 

Okay, I'm bad with explaining LOL. Basically it means that a liver with a lot of toxin (alcohol is one of the most common one) -> portal vein hypertension -> blood cannot go back to our heart fast enough -> our colon is affected -> food in our body is held back too long -> allows bacteria to attack the food -> production of poison + base for harmful bacteria. 

 

 

So eventually the poison goes back to our heart, gets pumped back to our bodies. So erm, blood toxins produced + excess sebum = perfect environment for the bacteria to breed = inflammation, swelling, puss, clogged pores and then acne. [some people don't get acne even if they have oily skin. It's because they have a stronger liver/better diet.]

 

 

Excess sebum can be caused by a high level of androgenic hormones (testoid) or overactive sebaceous glands. For the former, medication prescribed usually can lower the level. As for the latter, it can be caused by various reasons so...seriously LOL, I think the best way to find out is to visit a dermatologist, let them do their work and explain to you on what's happening and give you advice and solutions. Then after which, look for products that is specified for your skin type. Quoting from my teacher, "Not all products are suitable for everyone, so you've gotta really just try it. Expensive ones doesn't mean that it's good." Idk how professional that sentence is but HAHA, really, if we don't know the exact functions of the chemicals and stuffs of the facial products, it really goes back to trial and error/consultation with a pro.

 

 

 

 

I've a friend from Japan who works as a dermatologist, so most of the things I know is from him haha. Idk if there's any inaccuracies in what I've said but feel free to correct me lol. Do a simple search on natural remedies/masks and detoxification stuffs, I think that'll really help. 

 

In any case lol, hope what I've shared will help. Lets battle this crazy skin troubles together man HAHA.

[Jnatcire]

Okay haha, then I guess I've misread it.

 

And if you were referring to me in the "If that is the case you are under the dry-sensitive skin category already instead of combination.

" No, I'm not under the dry-sensitive skin category. And sensitive skin doesn't necessarily refers to overly dry skin. It can be caused by allergic reaction, skin disorders and even damaged skin. In my case, it is definitely a combination type lol. The scalp at the back of my head has skin disorders. And I've gotta use polytar liquid (a sort of medicated shampoo) every once in a while.

 

 

In any case, back to the topic of the skin. Acne and breakouts isn't caused by the excretion of excess sebum alone. It is actually a mixture of factors. 

 

When a liver has a lot of toxins, the blood from the portal vein cannot make entry which causes it to become swollen and enlarged. This causes congestion in the glands and all our body structure. The blood from any group of organs will then have difficulty in going back to the heart due to the increased blood pressure of the veins of the portal system. Our colon which is one of our important detoxification channel, when affected by this, becomes sort of like bloated and twisted which holds the food back, this causes the food to rot in our body, generating many kinds of toxins. 

 

Okay, I'm bad with explaining LOL. Basically it means that a liver with a lot of toxin (alcohol is one of the most common one) -> portal vein hypertension -> blood cannot go back to our heart fast enough -> our colon is affected -> food in our body is held back too long -> allows bacteria to attack the food -> production of poison + base for harmful bacteria. 

 

 

So eventually the poison goes back to our heart, gets pumped back to our bodies. So erm, blood toxins produced + excess sebum = perfect environment for the bacteria to breed = inflammation, swelling, puss, clogged pores and then acne. [some people don't get acne even if they have oily skin. It's because they have a stronger liver/better diet.]

 

 

Excess sebum can be caused by a high level of androgenic hormones (testoid) or overactive sebaceous glands. For the former, medication prescribed usually can lower the level. As for the latter, it can be caused by various reasons so...seriously LOL, I think the best way to find out is to visit a dermatologist, let them do their work and explain to you on what's happening and give you advice and solutions. Then after which, look for products that is specified for your skin type. Quoting from my teacher, "Not all products are suitable for everyone, so you've gotta really just try it. Expensive ones doesn't mean that it's good." Idk how professional that sentence is but HAHA, really, if we don't know the exact functions of the chemicals and stuffs of the facial products, it really goes back to trial and error/consultation with a pro.

 

 

 

 

I've a friend from Japan who works as a dermatologist, so most of the things I know is from him haha. Idk if there's any inaccuracies in what I've said but feel free to correct me lol. Do a simple search on natural remedies/masks and detoxification stuffs, I think that'll really help. 

 

In any case lol, hope what I've shared will help. Lets battle this crazy skin troubles together man HAHA.

Agreed. Toxins, lack of sleep, stress factor etc can all be causes of skin breakouts.

 

Drinking more water (approx 2l/day), cleanse regularly (2x/day) and with products suitable for your skin, sleep early (between 10pm-2am), and always maintain a positive mood and in no time you will see a improvement in your skin! Avoid alcohol, ciggs, oily as well as sugary foods and the lists goes on. I'm on a pretty strict diet against acne and it's really killing me. But I guess it's definitely worth the motivation if you wish to see an improvement in your skin.

 

TBH, I don't really trust dermas (except those in NSC). I mean not like they are not good... It's kinda hard to explain.

 

Good luck anyway!

Edited May 21, 2013 by Jnatcire

[fenghou]

Recently an unadvertised facial foam for men made its way to stores.

It's $16+ buck and it worked like a charm for me.

I have Sensitive + Combination Skin (screw genes)


anyway the name of the brand is "Smoothe Homme"



Any other recommendations guys?

[gammaray]

I think almost all high end brands are purely marketing gimmick, even sk2 or la mer haha. Ingredient > Brand.

 

Every skin is different, so trial and error since our skin changes with age and hormones.

 

Actually not many people have real sensitive skin.. it just means the chemical is too harsh.

[Allegro]

Since we are into this topic, does anyone have advice for removing blackheads on the nose?

 

I used to press it out with a small device  and now my nose have these unsightly bumps so I stopped. 

[Guest Guest]

a friend with almost flawless skin said he just use aloe vera gel and nothing else ! he bought from guardian and told me all aloe vera gel are the same regardless of brands (self explanatory).

[Guest Guest]

i used to work under this bitch ( a female mgr ) who claims to use SK2.

 

but pls lor...when the days she dont apply makeup, her shitty face reveals all the tiny bumps...so much for her SK2. LOL

 

if u r born ugly or horrible skin, no amt of branded skincare can help u

[Guest Guest]

Since we are into this topic, does anyone have advice for removing blackheads on the nose?

 

I used to press it out with a small device  and now my nose have these unsightly bumps so I stopped. 

 

Try Nugeno men skin cleanse and renew gel.  Rub it onto your dry face and ensure that your dead skin is rolled off in clumps.  

 

You can then follow up with your normal cleansing, toning and moisturising routine.

 

Pretty soon you will have Fann Wong's complexion...

[Enelym1978]

Mhhhh my own personal experience with SK2 Men is that it works wonders on me. I don't have a skin with problems but since I've been using the face wash, the "miracle water" and the moisturizer, my skin looks even better, smaller pores and smoother.

 

Again, all these skin products won't do miracles if your lifestyle and your diet don't help. It comes from the inside as well. If you keep eating greasy, fatty, sweet or any other things really, in excess, you will eventually have health and skin problems.

Take care of your diet, sleep habits. If you use creams or gels, don't use those that might clog your pores... in a climate like Singapore, it's very bad for your skin. Clogs the pores, bacteria settle in there and creates pimples and other skin problems.

 

External products are only here to help or improve but it's not a miracle product. Spending $10 or $100 on a pot of cream will not make a difference if you are not changing also your lifestyle and diet habits.

 

Just my 2 cents.

[Boo]

I used to have really, and I mean really, bad acne. Eversoft worked well for me. Pretty cheap too! But like what ^^^ said, lifestyle habits do play a big part! 

[Guest Guest]

buy female skincare range, more potent ingredients inside.

Cheap - hada labo ($20)

Expensive - L'Occitane Divine Serum ($200)

There's a difference(radiance, smoothness)

[ashtonxia]

Was on accutane previously and it works like a miracle for me. Then i asked my dermatologist which facial wash i should be using since i wont be coming back to his clinic anymore. he recommends neutrogena deep clean. havent tried that product though since i still have the clinic's facial wash.

[Guest Guest]

Mhhhh my own personal experience with SK2 Men is that it works wonders on me. I don't have a skin with problems but since I've been using the face wash, the "miracle water" and the moisturizer, my skin looks even better, smaller pores and smoother.

 

 

does skII men use pitera as well? heard that pitera will thin your skin gradually over years and your skin will be dependent on it.

[Guest Guest]

Dun bother abt SK2 facial treatment essence. their price is a rip off.

Get missha treatment essence from korea, as good as SK2 and only at 1/4 of SK2 price.

[Guest Guest]

i use my bf cum as serum.

[inamoto]

I think that a major difference between drug store brands vs high end brand skincare is the place of manufacturing. many lower end brands are produced in more cost efficient countries like malaysia, india, china compared to USA, France or handpicked from whatever country. Having said that, one would expect a certain level of quality control especially for brands under a major cosmetic giant like loreal etc.

 

Apart from that, it really depends on what suits our skin. if we get the correct kind of skincare, it may not need to be very expensive. if we get the wrong kind of skincare, even the most expensive may cause bad results. I am sure with that many geniuses coming up with formulations, they can't be that bad. it can only be not suitable for us i suppose.

 

If our lifestyle helps our skin, our skin can respond better to most suited products.

Edited May 24, 2013 by ina

[Guest tuberose]

I think that a major difference between drug store brands vs high end brand skincare is the place of manufacturing. many lower end brands are produced in more cost efficient countries like malaysia, india, china compared to USA, France or handpicked from whatever country. Having said that, one would expect a certain level of quality control especially for brands under a major cosmetic giant like loreal etc.

 

Apart from that, it really depends on what suits our skin. if we get the correct kind of skincare, it may not need to be very expensive. if we get the wrong kind of skincare, even the most expensive may cause bad results. I am sure with that many geniuses coming up with formulations, they can't be that bad. it can only be not suitable for us i suppose.

 

If our lifestyle helps our skin, our skin can respond better to most suited products.

 

 

This can't be further from the truth, the big companies like Loreal make all sorts of cosmetic for big French brands like Chanel , Dior, and also make the cheaper brands product at the same factory, they just pack them in more glam containers and boxes.

 

Just do your checks on the internet. The big cosmetic brands like Chanel would like you spin your a fantasy and dream that somehow their product have magiical properties made in ultra fairy factories .

 

AT the end of the day, every business is run like a business , the cheaper manufacturer gets the deal.

 

Loreal manufactures for a lot off Big brand names , because they have the best experience and they also buy over a lot of the smaller boutique brands through hostile takeovers if a brand has along history but getting nowhere

[Guest glu]

I have naturally smooth and luscious skin which I never bother to maintain when I was young because I prefer the sunshine, sporty look and not the soft, white look. But age is catching up with me. I got the strange look of tanned on the outside but very fair under my clothes, the 2 color tones are very contrasting. Those of us who are naturally fair but purposely got tanned from playing games under the hot sun, when the tan start to fade, the freckles start to develop from the sun damage and show against the fair skin. Seeing how my contemporaries start to wrinkle and develop freckles, I started to worry.

 

I decided to try maintaining my skin before it is too late. I use those $2 lotions from SASA stores. It is so cheap that I slat on plenty onto my whole body after shower and also in the morning. I finish 590mil bottle within less than a month. I was expecting to get rashes reactions from using so much cheap lotions. My body must have absorbed litres of these cheap lotions over the years and yet no side effect so far.

 

Surprisingly, it is quite effective. My skin became more luscious and smooth and comparable to any youngsters though I am middle aged now.

 

When I compared the listed ingredients of the cheap skincare products against the high-end brand ones, I see the basic ingredients are the same. Only some mysterious sounding secret ingredients are different.  But I will never buy cheap skincare products from unknown stores. I will only buy from big franchises like Guardian, Watson or SASA because they will only buy from reputable sources and they do know much about skincare products.

 

 

 

[Guest Guest]

how about pure shea butter? 

[ThinkTank]

Dun bother abt SK2 facial treatment essence. their price is a rip off.

Get missha treatment essence from korea, as good as SK2 and only at 1/4 of SK2 price.

 

 

where can I get the Missha in Singapre local stores ???  I have been using SKII Men for half bottle (150ml) and my face becomes very oily after few hours, have a few breakout too.

[Guest lulu]

where can I get the Missha in Singapre local stores ???  I have been using SKII Men for half bottle (150ml) and my face becomes very oily after few hours, have a few breakout too.

Try Sasa for Missha.  If you can't find, The Face Shop also have their own version "SMIM Fermented Concentrate".  Try it.  It's more affordable than SKII's.

 

[Guest Guest]

Dun bother abt SK2 facial treatment essence. their price is a rip off.

Get missha treatment essence from korea, as good as SK2 and only at 1/4 of SK2 price.

 

marketing done and translated by koreans

 

 

 

[Guest Guest]

where can I get the Missha in Singapre local stores ???  I have been using SKII Men for half bottle (150ml) and my face becomes very oily after few hours, have a few breakout too.

 

can get from qoo10 (gmarket). best to get from those with lots of good customer reviews and shipped from korea.

[Mguy]

any recommedations for body lotions?

[Guest Missy]

a friend with almost flawless skin said he just use aloe vera gel and nothing else ! he bought from guardian and told me all aloe vera gel are the same regardless of brands (self explanatory).

 

a friend with almost flawless skin said he just use aloe vera gel and nothing else ! he bought from guardian and told me all aloe vera gel are the same regardless of brands (self explanatory).

 

 

why is this so???

[thorzguy]

I think it has to do with genes.

 

I have friends who uses only water to wash their face. They tried (upon recommendation from their girlfriends; now wives) drugstore/cosemetic brands. The result? Outbreak.

 

There is no "one formula" works for all, especially for combination skin (am having this too). Tried various brands till physiogel came into the picture. I do not have flawless skin, but at least decent enough to face the world. Also, Himalaya.

The important stuff I believe: facial wash, moisturizer, sunblock and enough rest and water.

[Guest slimmer88]

I read ingredients of L'OREAL Youth Code and Lancome Genefique.

 

It looks 70% the same... like Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saicoyl Phytophingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate

 

I am on my 3rd Youth Code bottle now but wondered if going to Genefique will gain better results or not.

Genefique

 

 

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex ExtractYeast Extract Extrait De Levure, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Fragrance.

 

Youth Code

Ingredients:

AQUA  WATER *BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE *GLYCERIN *ALCOHOL DENAT *DIMETHICONE *HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID *PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE *SODIUM HYALURONATE *SALICYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE *PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE *PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 *ADENOSINE *AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE  AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE *DISODIUM EDTA *CAPRYLYL GLYCOL *CITRIC ACID *XANTHAN GUM *N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE *CHRYSIN *OCTYLDODECANOL *SODIUM BENZOATE *PHENOXYETHANOL *LIMONENE *PARFUM  FRAGRANCE

Edited May 27, 2014 by slimmer88

[Guest Guest]

I read ingredients of L'OREAL Youth Code and Lancome Genefique.

 

It looks 70% the same... like Bifida Ferment Lysate, Saicoyl Phytophingosine, Sodium Hyaluronate

 

I am on my 3rd Youth Code bottle now but wondered if going to Genefique will gain better results or not.

Genefique

 

 

Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Adenosine, Faex ExtractYeast Extract Extrait De Levure, Peg-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltauramide Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Octyldodecanol, Citronellol, Fragrance.

 

Youth Code

Ingredients:

AQUA  WATER *BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE *GLYCERIN *ALCOHOL DENAT *DIMETHICONE *HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID *PEG-20 METHYL GLUCOSE SESQUISTEARATE *SODIUM HYALURONATE *SALICYLOYL PHYTOSPHINGOSINE *PALMITOYL OLIGOPEPTIDE *PALMITOYL TETRAPEPTIDE-7 *ADENOSINE *AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMETHYLTAURAMIDE  AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE *DISODIUM EDTA *CAPRYLYL GLYCOL *CITRIC ACID *XANTHAN GUM *N-HYDROXYSUCCINIMIDE *CHRYSIN *OCTYLDODECANOL *SODIUM BENZOATE *PHENOXYETHANOL *LIMONENE *PARFUM  FRAGRANCE

 

 

u sure like putting chemicals on ur face.

[Flexibtm]

Anyone can help in eyeballs? Mine is really bad

[Guest Guest]

Anyone can help in eyeballs? Mine is really bad

eyeball? there is no skin care for that.

Do you mean eyebags?

[Guest Guest]

Since I was 13 years old, I have tried nivea, biore, garnier, neutrogena, proactiv, pimple cream, natural foods - lemon, green tea, cucumber, strawberry, brown sugar, baking soda, clinique, clinic antibiotics, singapore derma brands.

I am lol-ing now because I finally found a derma brand that is actually effective against what I consider to be the leading cause of death for teenage social life. My face is smooth and scars are fading fast. The funny thing is it's also one of the cheapest since it's an Indonesian brand - Erha Clinic.

Better be careful with that brand. That brand is known to use a super strong formulation / combination of those chemicals, medicines and whatsnot. More often than not, it will cause severe breakouts if you discontinue using that brand. But again, it depends on your skin type. Maybe it's just that friends around me have sensitive skins instead of stubborn ones..

[Guest Missy]

High end Comestic and skin care products companies spend a BOMB on advertising and marketing. When you buy these products a large part of your money go to paying for their marketing costs not the actual value of the product itself.

 

 

Yes...best if you can read the ingredients... learn about the ingredients and what you want to achieve rather than brand...

However for certain cosmetics products expensive/ high end is necessary depends on what you want..

[Guest Guest]

Clarins recently jack up their prices....only gd thing is they are generous with samples..

[navyblue]

Mhhhh my own personal experience with SK2 Men is that it works wonders on me. I don't have a skin with problems but since I've been using the face wash, the "miracle water" and the moisturizer, my skin looks even better, smaller pores and smoother.

Yes these products did wonders for my problematic skin too. I was using SKII long before it has the Men series without telling anyone. But after a few weeks of daily use, people started commenting about my smooth and clear complexion. I remember I couldnt resist touching my own face too.

But after a few years, I realised my SKII products were having less effect on me, so I gradually switched to normal products from drugstore and my complexion did not deteriorate.

Anyway, I would highly reccomend SKII facial cleanser and miracle water.

[darkflame]

I think it has to do with genes.

I have friends who uses only water to wash their face. They tried (upon recommendation from their girlfriends; now wives) drugstore/cosemetic brands. The result? Outbreak.

There is no "one formula" works for all, especially for combination skin (am having this too). Tried various brands till physiogel came into the picture. I do not have flawless skin, but at least decent enough to face the world. Also, Himalaya.

The important stuff I believe: facial wash, moisturizer, sunblock and enough rest and water.

Actually this happens to me.

My skin is not compatible with most brands. Up to now I don't have outbreaks when I use Clean & Clear though I know how everyone cringes at the thought about how dry it is.

I thought something minimalistic like MUJI's sensitive facial moisturiser would work for me but it doesn't.

Hope to find an alternative before my skin starts to truly age.

At least I still look like an intern in my office!

[Guest Guest]

Agree. Also the high rental in those REIT malls and sales person commission.

High end Comestic and skin care products companies spend a BOMB on advertising and marketing. When you buy these products a large part of your money go to paying for their marketing costs not the actual value of the product itself.

[dsd]

Can anybody advise where to buy this in Singapore?

Used to buy it from a shop in IMM.

But the shop has closed.

Can't find it in the places I go.

[Lionel Lee]

i also have oily and acne prone skin.

 

recently pass by Watson was looking for a mask to fix my tired face and bought this Korea brand known as dewy tree - face mask which cost about $2.50 usual price $3.90.

 

it really brighten my skin,surprisingly a drugstore cheap face mask is as good as the branded ones

 

a little secret .. face mask could also use for brighten and soften the skin on our boner