[Etude House] AC Clinic White Trouble Bubble Cleanser

It was on August 24, 2011 when I finished consuming my nu skin foaming cleanser. It was time for me to switch to another facial wash, because I believe that our skin becomes immune after using a skin care product for a long time. I was also trying to find a skin product that will work for my skin. At that day before going home from work I passed by Etude house (SM Megamall branch), accompanied by my boyfriend. Originally what I wanted to try out was the Dr Tony |AC bubble wash from Tony Moly. Unfortunately it was out of stock since many were purchasing the said product. I then decided to go to Etude House since it is a sister company of Tony Moly. At the store the sales lady recommended that I try out AC Clinic White Trouble Bubble Cleanser. She explained that all the skin products of EH with the word "trouble" are formulated for skin suffering from acne. I didn't think twice and bought the product.

front view

back view

See the bubbles on my hand.. that's what the product look like when you pump it out

Pros

• Affordable
• It cleanses the face gently
• You would really feel a fresh feeling after using the product
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction.
• Affordable
• Packaging is very nice, hygienic. 

Cons

• Just be careful not to let any bubbles go near your eyes. Sometimes it makes me rub my eyes.

Price: P378 

My sister and I love this product and are looking forward on how it would help our skin fight acne. Hoping for results ... (fingers crossed). By the way so far we only consumed a small amount of the product even though it is now Oct. 10, 2011. I could say it's "sulit" or getting more than what you paid for.

[Skin Diary- Day 120] August 24, 2011

Let the pictures reveal the difference

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Day 94 versus Day 120

Day 94

Day 120

Day 94

Day 120

There are some improvements on my right cheek. This is the last time I used nu skin foaming cleanser. I will be using another product in order to find what will suit my skin. 

[Food] Curry Rice

Ottogi Curry Hot

Pork Curry Rice with carrots and potatoes

I always have wondered what curry taste like. I've been seeing curry in k-drama's, j-drama's and anime out of my curiosity I finally decided to cook my very first curry.

Where to buy: grocery store; Wang Mart, Bel Air, Makati
Price: P77

Here is the instructions on how to cook curry:
http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/09/korean-curry-rice/

Comments:
- Easy to cook
- It took 40 mins - 1 hour to finish cooking the dish
- Taste: spicy and delicious

It's up to you if you prefer to use pork or chicken as the main ingredient.


Thanks Aeris Kitchen for the easy to follow recipe !

[Food] Beksul Stuffed Pancake Mix

Beksul Stuffed Pancake Mix

Back view Instructions are all in korean

yellow pack- pancake mix; red pack- dry yeast; brown pack- filling

my  first stuffed pancake

What is Hotteok? Hotteok is a popular street food in Korea and can be described as cinnamon and nut-filled pancake.

Where to buy: Any korean supermarket. Wang Mart in Belair, Makati
Price: P106


Here are the english instructions on how to cook the pancake.
http://saraaahsays.blogspot.com/2011/04/hungry-for-hotteok.html

Just replace the word "brown packet" with yellow packet in step 3.

Comments:
- Easy to cook
- It took 30 mins - 1 hour to finish cooking the pancake.
- Delicious
- Sweet
- heavy on the tummy


Thanks saraahsays for the recipe!

[Skin Diary- Day 94] July 29,2011

Let the pictures reveal the difference. 

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Observation:

• New pimples are appearing 
• Old stubborn pimples gets smaller and less inflamed 
• The product controls oil very well.

Day 14 versus Day 94

Day 14

Day 94

Day 14

Day 94

Is my skin getting better or worse? Honestly I'm getting impatient with the result. I'm hoping to achieve clear skin.

[Skin Diary- Day 14] May 11,2011

I'm still in purging stage... new pimples appearing but at least old pimples are getting smaller.

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Observation:

• New pimples are appearing
• Old stubborn pimples gets smaller and less inflamed
• The product controls oil very well.

Day 5 versus Day 14

Day 5

Day 14

Day 5

Day 14

[Skin Diary- Day 5] May 2,2011

As stated in the manual of Nu Skin Clear Skin System within 2 weeks (purging or break out stage), skin will get worse before it gets better.

As seen in the picture above there are large inflamed acne on the forehead and near the nose. Smaller acne are found on the right and left cheek

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Observation:

• As experience during the past few days, indeed there are a lot of pimples appearing. 
• Old stubborn pimples gets smaller and less inflamed
• The product controls oil very well.

Day 1 versus Day 5

Day 1

Day 5

Day 1

Day 5

[Skin Diary- Day 1] April 28,2011

Nu Skin Clear Action System


 Day 1: 

Photos before using Nu Skin Clear Action. Photos are not edited nor tampered  to compare results using the product. In order to test the effectiveness  of the product I didn't undergo any treatments from facial center. To isolate the results, I will exclusively use only Nu Skin Clear Action System for a period of time. My skin is very oily, sensitive and breakouts a lot especially when I have a period, experience stress and lack of sleep. 

   

As seen in the picture above there are large inflamed acne on the forehead and near the nose. Smaller acne are found on the right and left cheek

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Observations on each product included in Nu skin Clear Action System:

Nu Skin Clear Action® Foaming Cleanser

• A little goes a long way. A coin size of the product is enough for the for the whole face
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction. Even though I have skin asthma I didn't experience any allergic reaction
• Product is mild and good for sensitive skin. 
• Product is concentrated and not watery.
• Foam is color white.
• The product smells like unscented lotion.

Nu Skin Clear Action® Toner

• A little goes a long way. 1/2 pump of product is enough for the for the whole face
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction. Even though I have skin asthma I didn't experience any allergic reaction
• Product is mild and good for sensitive skin. 
• Product is concentrated.
• Toner is color transparent white.

Nu Skin Clear Action® Day Treatment

• A little goes a long way. The product can be applied thinly, and can also be applied  to areas that needs attention.
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction. Even though I have skin asthma I didn't experience any allergic reaction
• Product is mild and good for sensitive skin. 
• Product is concentrated.
• Day cream is color transparent white.

Nu Skin Clear Action® Night Treatment

• A little goes a long way. The product can be applied thinly, and can also be applied  to areas that needs attention.
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction. Even though I have skin asthma I didn't experience any allergic reaction
• Product is mild and good for sensitive skin. 
• Product is concentrated.
• Night cream is color yellow.

Results after using the product for the first time:

• Pimples appear less inflamed. The redness of pimples are down to lighter shade of red.
• Acne marks became lighter.
• Face is less oil. The behavior of my skin before I undergone the treatment, my oil gland is very active and my face gets oily after 1 hour.
• New pimples appear. Since I am still in day 1 its normal that my skin will undergo purging or breakout stage. Even though these new pimples appear they easily gets smaller using the product.

[Skin Diary - Intro] April 28,2011

"Every person has different skin condition which may respond differently to products."

Flawless, smooth and unblemished skin, a dream of every woman suffering from acne. In commercials we only see those women with perfect skin. Its been a struggle to achieve for those born with oily skin. 

White heads, blackheads, acne, cystic acne, acne scars, inflamed acne are what I'm experiencing since I was in grade 4. With such skin condition its no wonder that people who experience it have low self esteem; feels depressed and frustrated. For me, acne has been one of my frustrations. The only way to feel confident is to cover up those acne with concealer and mineral face powder or undergo Acne Facial. You could say makeup has been my best friend when those special occasions comes up where you need to look your best. 

I've been to a lot of dermatologist as well as facial centers. I've tried a lot of treatments such as (1) Acne Facial (2) Acne Facial with advance mask and (3) Chemical Peel. I've tried a lot of products over the years namely (1) Betadine wash (light blue), (2) Lactacyd Liquid Antiseptic (Blue), (3) Flawless Acne Control Kit, (4) Glytone Acne treatment Kit, (5) Human Nature Aloe Vera & Guava FacialWash and (6) Benzoyl Peroxide gel. But still my skin hasn't found it's match.

I'm in a journey to looking for the best solution for my skin. Will I finally find it? Will I achieve my dream "flawless, smooth, unblemished skin" ?  Over the years, I just realized I've already spent a lot of money on skin treatments and products which only provide temporary relief and after 3 months is no longer effective since my skin became immune to it.

An officemate of mine undergone treatment using Nu skin Clear Action System. Although her skin condition was not as grave as mine. I've seen her skin dramatically cleared up over time. She no longer needs to wear make-up. This triggered my desire to also try and use Nu skin Action System. 




 Nu skin Clear Action System

  

From left to right: Foaming Cleanser, Toner, Day Treatment, Night Treatment

Price:  P 7,230
Packaging: hygienic 

Where to buy: Nu skin dealer

Website: http://www.nuskin.com/intercom/productDetail.do?prodId=24110391
View the content of the brochure: https://www.nuskin.com/content/dam/global/library/pdf/products/clearaction_brochure.pdf

The info about the Nu skin Clear Action System is from the website of Nu skin

Nu Skin Clear Action® System

Nu Skin Clear Action® helps fight past, present and future breakouts to give you smoother, clearer skin. It is time to take action … Nu Skin Clear Action®.

 Whether you experience breakouts now or have in the past, you may find your skin doesn’t look as healthy or vibrant as before. That’s because acne can affect the overall appearance of your skin. Created to help clear the signs of past and present breakouts and to ensure the future health of your complexion, Nu Skin Clear Action is a comprehensive system to manage the full range of effects acne can have on your skin. Utilizing advanced technology, Nu Skin scientists and skin care experts developed the Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication System to cleanse, tone, and treat problematic skin. Consumer studies show that participants experienced an overall:

• Reduction in blemishes
• Decrease in oiliness and redness
• Improvement in skin texture
• Increase in skin clarity
• Enhancement in skin radiance

The Nu Skin Clear Action® System includes:

Nu Skin Clear Action® Foaming Cleanser
Formulated to disrupt the breakout causing union of oil and debris, the Nu Skin Clear Action® Foaming Cleanser cleanses deep into your pores.

INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentane, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Carbomer, Farnesol, Polyacrylamide, Laureth-7, 

C13-14 Isoparaffin, Triethanolamine, Fragrance (Parfum), Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben

This is how the foaming cleanser looks like

Nu Skin Clear Action® Toner
Keeps your complexion calm and shine free. Nu Skin Clear Action® Toner calms the skin and manages present oil levels, promoting a shine-free, clear complexion.

INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Blycol, Betaine, Blycereth-26, Zinc PCA, Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate,* Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Benzoic Acid, *Licorice Extract.

Nu Skin Clear Action® Day Treatment
Protect and revitalise your complexion. Clear away the past, present and future signs of breakouts with Nu Skin Clear Action® Day Treatment which features mandelic, salicylic acid and the powerful antioxidant white tea extract combined in a lightweight gel. Nu Skin Clear Action® Day Treatment promotes a clear, even complexion so you can face every day with confidence

INGREDIENTS

Active ingredient: Salicylic Acid (0.5%).

Other ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Methyl Pyrrolidone, Sodium Mandelate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Gluconate, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Arginine, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben.

Nu Skin Clear Action® Night Treatment
Helps you wake up to healthier looking skin. Nu Skin Clear Action® Night Treatment minimises the signs of breakouts while you sleep.

INGREDIENTS

Salicylic Acid (0.5%)

Other Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Polyacrylamide, Cyclodextrin/Retinol, Thioctic Acid, *Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Glycerin, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance (Parfum), Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

*Alpha Lipoic Acid

Usage
Morning
Step 1: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Foaming Cleanser
Step 2: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Toner
Step 3: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Day Treatment
Step 4: Nu Skin SPF Moisturizer of your choice

Evening
Step 1: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Foaming Cleanser
Step 2: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Toner
Step 3: Nu Skin Clear Action Acne Medication Night Treatment
Step 4: Nu Skin Moisturizer of your choice


Question & Answers
Is it true that when using a new system, acne may seem worse before it gets better?
Because the breakouts you see today actually began forming 2 weeks ago, you may continue to experience some breakouts during the first few weeks of treatment. The good news is that even if you experience breakouts when you begin your Nu Skin Clear Action regimen, you are preventing future breakouts and should begin to see your skin improve by the end of week two.


Reference: 
http://www.nuskin.com/intercom/productDetail.do?prodId=24110391
http://www.nuskin.com/content/nuskin/en_BE/products/nuskin/face_care/clear_action/97110391.html