skincare – moisturizing/others

Nude Skincare Replenish Daily Moisturiser Omega 6 and 9 1

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Since I reviewed items from Nude Skincare in 2008 and 2009, the lineup of this UK-based skincare brand has changed considerably. As the brand keeps the number of products relatively small, quite a few products from the original lineup have been replaced or discontinued. Currently, Nude Skincare carries four moisturizers, and today I am reviewing Replenish Daily Moisturiser Omega 6 & 9.

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Olay Total Effects Moisturiser Serum Duo SPF 20 1

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Launched in February this year, Olay‘s new Total Effects Moisturiser + Serum Duo SPF 20 is claimed to combine the hydrating properties of a moisturizer and the treatment efficacy of a serum. With added sun protection, this product aims to streamline the morning skincare routine.

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Kiehl's Powerful Strength Line Reducing Concentrate 1

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Launched in 2005, Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, part of the brand’s Dermatologist Solutions range, is one of the brand’s best-selling products. With 10.5% vitamin C, it is billed as a potent anti-wrinkle treatment. Today I am taking a closer look at this product.

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Shiseido Anessa Spring Summer 2013 Skincare Suncare 1(image/info from www.nikkei.com)

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Shiseido’s Anessa is one of the most popular suncare ranges in Japan. The range features sunscreens (including one designed for babies), foundations, and a BB cream, all of which offer high levels of protection against UVA and UVB rays. The range also includes cleansers formulated to remove high-factor sun protection.

Currently, in Japanese cosmetics, the labels indicating the strengths of UVA protection are PA+, PA++, and PA+++. From January 2013, as a result of the advancement of UVA protection technology in Japan, the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association will introduce PA++++, an even higher level of UVA protection.

Anessa’s spring/summer 2013 suncare collection, which will be released in Japan on February 21st, features items with the PA++++ UVA-protection level. The collection includes (from left to right in the photo above):

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La Prairie Skin Caviar Liquid Lift 1

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La Prairie‘s Caviar range is perhaps the most noted range of the Swiss skincare brand. In September, a new addition to the range, Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, was launched in the UK. Today I am taking a closer look at this product.

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Molton Brown Creole Grass Anti-Ageing Hydra-Crème 1

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Molton Brown is a UK-based brand launched in 1973. Currently, it mainly carries skincare, bodycare (including handcare), haircare, men’s grooming, fragrance, and home fragrance items. In March 2012, Molton Brown released a new skincare and bodycare range, and today I am reviewing Creole Grass Anti-Ageing Hydra-Crème from the range.

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Fujifilm Astalift Regenerating Night Cream 2

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Those in the UK who are fans of Japanese cosmetics might have noticed that Astalift had (somewhat quietly) been launched in the UK earlier this year. Today I am reviewing Astalift’s Regenerating Night Cream after an overview of the line.

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Olay Regenerist 3-Point Treatment Cream Fragrance Free 1

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As part of Olay‘s 60th-anniversary celebration, the brand has launched a fragrance-free version of one of the brand’s most popular products, Regenerist 3-Point Treatment Cream. Today I am taking a closer look at this product.

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Kao Sofina Jenne Trial Set Moist Type 1

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In my Japanese Brand Profile series, I have written about Kao Sofina‘s Beauté and (the now discontinued) Hada.ka skincare lines. Today, in my Stash Debut 2012 series, I will be talking about another skincare line from Sofina, Sofina Jenne, and I will be reviewing Sofina Jenne Trial Set (Moist Type), my first purchase from Sofina Jenne (mainly to try the popular Jelly Moisturizer, one of the best-selling products from Sofina).

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Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel 10th Anniversary 1

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Designed to exfoliate and purify the skin, ElemisPapaya Enzyme Peel mask is one of the brand’s more noted products. To celebrate the product’s 10th anniversary, Elemis has launched a limited-edition packaging today, and, in this review, I will be looking into the ingredients of this product.

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