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Klairs Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop Review

Klairs Midnight Youth Blue Activating Drop Blog

My skin has definitely thanked me for using this blue serum. Klairs has once again outdone themselves by introducing their powerful anti-aging serum, The Midnight Blue Youth Activating Drop, doing exactly what it’s named after. Cut to the chase I’m not claiming I looked 10 years younger after using a bottle of this serum but there’s been a noticeable improvement on my dark under eye circles plus a miraculous lift on the mild sagging skin around my eyes.

I consider this an absolute must-have to address early signs of aging since serums are known to pack higher concentrations of essential ingredients than moisturizers.

HOW TO USE

I apply 4 to 5 drops on my face and neck after cleansing. Pat the skin gently for better absorption.

I’M BLUE-WN AWAY

This blue drop is an anti-aging serum. The key ingredients are EGF (sh-Oligopeptide-1) and bFGF (sh-Polypeptide-1) which our bodies produce naturally. I started using anti-aging serums in my mid-20s cos that’s the time our skin starts to lose its elasticity (according to the million dollar beauty industry LOL). I can only wish Klairs blue drop was available back then 😛

Consistency is very watery which is a huge plus because aside from it absorbs really quickly, it is non-sticky.

CALMING, SOOTHING

Apart from the anti-aging benefits, this serum also helps calm down redness or an irritated skin. This quick absorbing serum makes it easy to commit to a routine too!

VOLUME: 20ML

A entire bottle lasted 2.5 weeks as I use it generously day and night. Hopefully Klairs will have this serum in larger bottles just like what they did for Midnight Blue Cream.

CHECK POINT

+ Cruelty-free
+ Vegan Friendly
+ Ethanol-free
+ Paraben-free
+ Silicon-free
+ Steroid-free
+ Artificial coloring-free
+ Artificial fragrance-free
+ pH 5.5 ± 1.0

FOR KEEPS

If there is a skincare product I can marry, the Midnight Blue Activating Youth Drop is definitely The One.

Should you decide to purchase what I consider my number one ultimate Holy Grail, blue magic serum from Dear Klairs, you can get it from Wishtrend.com

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Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Mask To Crush Your Occasional Zits Ba-Bye

Breachelle

Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Mask Review

Amongst life’s little pleasures, a facial sheet mask isn’t something I look forward to pampering my skin with. Not that I don’t believe it works, I just feel it is unnecessary and drippy. Plus if your 14-step skincare routine does not yet make your skin dewy and soothed, you might just as well stick to water cleansing, honey 😛

Enter the occasional hormonal breakouts. If you’re like me who experience fluctuations in their estrogen and progesterone levels depending on your stress level or sleeping habits or just life being good at throwing coincidences, chances are you’ve been visited by one or two or sometimes 2 x 2 hormonal bumps at the most exciting time of the month. Hells yez!

Worry no more lovelies, our savior is born.

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My Favorite SK II Skin Care Products

Breachelle

I’ve become a loyal user of Korean Skincare products for quite a while now especially after having tried their cult essence – Missha Time Revolution line. My experience with Korean skincare brands and their famous 7-step routine have been positive so please know it wasn’t an easy decision to take a break from the intricate K- regimen.

Why the switch to Japanese brand SK-II?

I have to admit that SK-II’s retargeting ads were very effective. I have used Pitera before but this time they’ve introduced a latest breakthrough in a new oil form combined with its sake-based Pitera essence.

3 to 4 customized, multi-channel retargeting ads at 3 impressions per day later, I was finally convinced to hop on the Japanese skincare journey.

It was also my way of giving my skin a break from the usual 7-10 step routine to a much simpler one for a good 6 months as of this writing.

Here are my Top SK-II holy grail products:

1. Facial Treatment Essence – Pitera Power

SK-II’s skincare products revolve around the main patented ingredient – Pitera. With its waterlike consistency, it is said to be rich in amino acids and vitamins that encourage skin rejuvenation and new cell turnover. I apply this twice a day after cleansing and it gets absorbed into my skin very quickly. Continue Reading

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Prada Infusion d Homme Review

Breachelle

In my previous post My Top 10 Favorite Perfumes, Prada Infusion d Homme was a second placer, but if I had to choose an everyday scent that will go with almost any occasion – office, events, casual days or even just laying around in fresh sheets on a lazy Sunday, this is that scent. Sadly, this has been discontinued.

This is an ultra clean, heavenly classic scent that doesn’t command too much attention, but is definitely a sophisticated head turner and a lasting fragrance. I get a lot of compliments wearing this and had both male and female colleagues ask for spritzes on their wrists, hair and clothes. It is a very balanced beautiful blend of notes it can draw people in.

To put the smell into words: imagine the most clean-smelling soap, fresh from the shower scent, dries down to a soft, lovely, baby powdery scent.

I’ve never been so hooked in a men’s perfume as the projection tend to be over powering and masculine. This is a rare exception. When I first sprayed this perfume on, I couldn’t stopped smelling my wrist. Longevity-wise, that’s about 5 to 7 hrs on my skin and clothes.

It’s been years of wearing this scent and it still gives me that love at first sniff feeling (yes, I am corny like that). To me, it is much more refined than Prada Amber Pour Homme (men).

Infusion D Homme is simply the best smelling perfume ever. It is not your typical men’s scent. If subtle, crisp, light, clean, powdery, unoffensive, refined are how you imagine your dream perfume to be like, this scent is for you. Continue Reading

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My Top 10 Favorite Perfumes

Breachelle

If I have to choose just one perfume, I could live quite happily on Prada Infusion d’ Amande alone. But I am always game for pleasant olfactory surprises. When it comes to liking perfumes though, my process is really slow. I take my time getting to know the scent. I would carry the test strips from Sephora or fragrant stores, I go back again several times and test on my clothes, my skin, spray it on the air – I don’t fall in love with perfumes easily.

And when I do, I rarely change my opinion. In this blog, I’m sharing my list of beautifully crafted “love at first sniffs“. The first 5-6 on the list are what I consider my signature scents, while 7-10 on the list are part of my “cheerful collection”.

Enjoy reading fragrance lovers!

1. Prada Infusion d’ Amande Eau de Parfum

The love of my life. Wearing this scent is like hugging your favorite person.

This is one of my signature scents for years now. It is a personal unicorn perfume as this has been out of reach by 2023. To me a perfume is more than just a nice smelling scent, it is your personality. And this one is something that says “this perfume is me”.

Such a beautiful, gentle, clean, and comforting scent, it feels like a hug. It has a very polite sillage too. You can imagine being wrapped with soothing almond sweetness and fluffy clouds. It is hard not to admire this scent.

If you love the DNA behind Infusion d’ Iris or Iris, this one will be a love at first sniff. This is my personal favorite from the Infusions line and until now I have not found anything comparable to this one. It is simply a cut above most designer fragrances I’ve tried. For this, I can go heavy on the spraying with no risk of offending anyone.

It has a soft projection with moderate longevity (lasting power of about 4-5 hours on my skin). It dries down to a very lovely skin scent. It’s perfect for office scent, bedtime or quiet moments with a good book. If you’re into perfumes that don’t scream yet make lasting impressions and get you compliments, put this on your top 3 list. You can also read my separate post/review about Prada Infusion d’ Amande.

2. Prada Infusion D’Homme Eau de Toilette

The perfume that introduced me to Prada’s Les Infusion collection. I will say it – Daniela Andrier is the best thing that ever happened in Perfume LaLaLand. She has a rare talent of making perfumes that don’t smell like perfumes in the Les Infusions collection.

This is a man’s perfume but this is very much wearable for women too. Refined, classic, clean, soft pure, the epitome of elegance. In the dry-down, it exudes elegant powdery iris scent. The longevity is pretty outstanding for about 5 to 7 hours and has a moderate projection. It can be worn both in the day and night too. Infusion D Homme is definitely one of the best designer scents ever made, hands down. I have to say Prada’s Infusion collection marked my graduation from fruity, girly girly perfumes to a more refined, office-friendly and comforting scent choices.