Valmont Hydra3Regenetic Serum and Cream Review
For years and years, models, celebrities and socialites from Hong Kong, my hometown, have raved and raved about Valmont, a premium skincare line from Switzerland. So when I heard that the brand is finally launching its first online store in the US, I checked out their upcoming Hydra3Regenetic Serum and Cream Duo to see what the hype is all about.
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Skincare Q&A: Interview With Hollywood Guru of Glow Kate Somerville
Regardless of how much makeup you wear and how well you wear it, having good skin is what matters most. Which is why I hooked up with Hollywood skin guru Kate Somerville, to answer some of your skin-related questions. Read on to see the answers!
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Weekly Q&A: How To Combat Dehydrated and Flaky Skin
joeyZEN asked: Do you know of any foundations/powders that would hide dry spots? Like I have these dry, peely patches around my forehead and near my nose that show up REALLY bad when I have any powder on. I still have yet to find something that may hide it or reduce the “peely” presentation. Do you have any tips or advice? I’ve already tried exfoliators, concealers and applying additional coats of moisturizer after the powder but it only works for a short period of time.”
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The Skinny On Asian Lotions/Hydrating Toners
Moisturizing is one of the most important steps in the Asian skincare regimen. Asian women believe that a “watery”, radiant complexion makes a crucial base for good makeup and their secret to achieving that? Applying lotion religiously.
Unlike the regular moisturizers that we call lotion here in the US, “lotion” (化妝水) is a hydrating toner that should be applied after cleansing and before moisturizer. While some people argue that toners are redundant and just another marketing gimmick, I personally can’t live without them. My rationale? If your skin is dehydrated and you slap on layers and layers of moisturizers, they will just sit on top of your skin and not get absorbed. But if you use a hydrating toner to soften the top layer of your skin first, it will help any moisturizer or treatment that follows to penetrate better into your skin.
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