HG LOVE

 Hello~ its been a while since last real post :P

I have been meaning to do a HG post about items that I am so dependent on, items that I have to have that I use on daily basis so that is why I called them my Holy Grail items!

Most of the items I have been using them for years and I would always comes back to using them because they just seem to work the best for me~ so I wanted to share them with you as well!

 HG facial products:

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant cleaner

 

Description:

Daily Microfoliant is a truly unique rice-based enzyme powder that micro-exfoliates dulling debris and instantly leaves the skin noticeably smoother and brighter. The powder formula activates upon contact with water, releasing papain, salicylic acid and rice actives to smooth the skin and accelerate cell renewal. 

Daily Microfoliant is also formulated with a unique skin brightening complex of bearberry, aspergillus, grapefruit and licorice to help balance uneven skin pigmentation. A super soothing blend of green tea, ginkgo and colloidal oatmeal calms inflammation, leaving the skin extraordinarily clear and refreshed.

Suitable For These Skin Types: oily, normal, dry, sensitive, combination

Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Talc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, PCA, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Limonene, Methylparaben, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Allantoin, Salicylic Acid, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Papain, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil.

ok this is my ultimate HG item out of all since this facial cleaner have improved my skin so much that I have been addicted for over 2 years and I always try to spread the love for this cleanser as much as I can whenever anyone compliments my skin/ complexion I recommend this! Usually comes in a 2.6oz bottle but I buy them in a larger professional size since it a must have for me and this 6oz bottle last me almost 1 Year so its worth the cost! :)

how I use it:

I use this as my everyday daily facial cleaner since its effective but gentle to use everyday and it doesnt strip all the goodness of PH level of your skin so it leaves your skin feeling clean and smooth but not dry and does not make your skin feeling tight/uncomfortable. Also this cleanses my skin so well that I dont even have to use makeup remover :D but will not remove waterproof makeup though :P

Overall:

Keeps my skin clear from blemishes and acne and my complexion looking smooth/bright/radiant made my skin look so MUCH healthier and its not harsh at all so you can use this everyday~ comes in a powder form so you add water to make it into a paste, non foaming sorta milky feeling with small chunks of rice enzyme exfoliates while you wash. To me this cleanser smells like rice so it doesnt bother me much and the powder form lasts forever,, 2.6oz should last you good +3 months with using it morning and night everyday and 6oz lasts you like +1 year so to me its very economical price due to the fact that you will get good uses from it.

 

 Recommend 

to whoever that feels like your skin looks dull and uneven toned and have problem with blemishes and acne problems because that was my issues before using this product, have helped my skin to be so clean, radiant and fresh~ ^__^

Paul & Joe Skin toner

Paul & Joe Beaute Skin Toner: A nourishing, fragrance-free toner for all skin types.

Description: 

Paul & Joe Beaute's Skin Toner removes the last traces of makeup and cleanser while removing dead skin and nourishing with botanicals. Natural ingredients improve skin health and vitality, while the silky texture smoothes and softens skin for a supple finish.

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citrus Aurrantium (Orange) Flower Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanium (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Rosa Rugosa Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Citric Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol.

ok so I am a toner type a gal since I have super oily but sensitive skin so I cannot just apply moisturizer since it can make me break out so toner always seemed like it calmed/balanced my skin and also kept my skin clear instead of adding additional oil on my skin so I have always used toner after washing my skin, I have use almost all toners out there from low to high end brands and I think I finally found the one that keeps my skin happy medium! been using it since 10/09 still have about 1/3 left of 6.7fl oz so it will last you a good while :)

How I use this:

I wash my face morning and night so right after I use this toner, I dont use cotton to apply toners since I feel like its not really being applied on my skin but just swiping it off so I splash about dime size on my hand and pat it into my skin.

Overall:

smells amazing~ I love this scent sorta smells like grapes some what of a sweet floral to me so it gives me nice aromatherapy while I pat this on and it feels great, the consistency is light like water not thick at all but goes on very moisturizing/hydrating. Also it helps my skin looking dewy and radiant.

Recommend 

 to whoever that have combination/oily to sensitive skin types and want radiant & fresh feeling skin

where to get it?

you can get all Paul & Joe products at dermstore.com

Cellnique Skin Action Sebum gel

Description

This is a phyto bio-engineering formulation gel for all skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads on affected skin area without painful extraction. This daily maintenance gel also reduces sebum secretion, leaving the skin clear and producing smooth visible results within 10 days of application.

Benefits •     Controls excessive sebum •     Reduces the formation of blackheads and whiteheads •     Reduces skin inflammatory •     Controls and prevents breakouts •     Increases skin moisture and improves skin elasticity •     Anti-irritation

 

Full Ingredients List

Purified Water (Aqua), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana ) Extract, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl),α-(Donyl Phenyl)-ω-Hydroxy, Sodium Hydroxide, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil, Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Potassium Azelaoyl Diglycinate, Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Leaf Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea.

	I have been using this for a year now on my second bottle since I am hooked and I am truly happy that I have gotten to use this product by cellnique letting me try out their products before and now I NEED to have this in my skin regimen because this products really do delivers what it claims. My skin have never been this smooth and clear before using this products,, microfoliant kept my skin pretty clear and smooth but I still had occasional breakouts but after adding this to my skin regimen my skin stays clear and super radiant that glow that I always wanted this gives products gives me that glow. How I use this: After toning I take about a pea size and apply this items all over the area that I feel like its breakout prone and the most oiliest area not just on my T-zone as directed. Its will not keep your nose area completely free of black and white heads but where ever you apply this gel it will keep it breakout free. Overall: Whenever I dont use this gel my breakouts seems to happen so I know this stuff is what keeping my skin really clear most of all it gives me really nice radiant smooth complexion. At first applications  felt overwhelmingly minty on the skin to a point I felt a burning sensation but after you use it for a while it feels cool and nice adds that nice clean feeling that I love. Keeps my pores tight and clear which makes my skin look smooth and radiant. Bottle is a ok size so it will last me about 5+ months if only used a pea size so its worth the price. Recommend  to whoever that is having issues with breakouts and large pores, it will really help with your breakouts! :D where to get it? got it from cellnique.com CHI Keratin mist Description: CHI Transformation System Keratin Mist is a leave-in strengthening treatment with Cationic Hydration Interlink proteins. Specifically developed to work in conjunction with the CHI line. CHI Keratin Mist is an advanced leave-in spray designed to provide hair with strength, protection and softness, while leaving hair silky and shiny with incredible manageability. Features Leave-in strengthening treatment Cationic Hydration Interlink softens and balances hair, locking in moisture Reconstructs the inner structure of the hair Improves strength Adds protection and shine Provides incredible manageability Can be used every day Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Silk Amino Acids, Acetamide MEA (and) Lactamide MEA, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Hydroxyproyl Polysolixane, Lauryl Pyrrolidone, Panthenol, Propylene Clycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylchlorosiothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone, Nettle, Chamomile Extract, Algae, Aloe Vera, Lavender Extract, Rosemary Extract, Parfum (Fragrance), FD&C Yellow 5, D&C Red 33, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Oxide, Mica, Boron Nitride Powder. As you all know I color my hair ALOT so it does do alot of damage to them so I try to take a real good care of my hair as much as I can,, I started to use this products because my ends were starting to get really dry from all the color process that I do to them so I used all kinds of leave in treatments and this products have just been keeping my hair looking healthy and manageable out of all. I always make sure to spray this before I use my straightener or blow dyer because this add a protective layer of protein and also makes my hair more silky and strong feeling. How I use it: I stray this after I wash my hair when its semi damp and brush it in or when its dry focusing on the ends before styling. Overall: Nice size bottle it will last you a good while and you can get them at major stores like target :D My hair feels silkier and the dry ends feels strong more and manageable,, no frizzy ends :P Use this before styling and it will make your hair feel thicker and healthier.  Recommend  to whoever that have dry processed hair or if you use straightener or heat styling products alot you will like the results with this product. DHC Hair cosmetic Series Morning Hair lotion Description DHC Hair Cosmetic Series Hair Lotion Morning contains Silk Protein, Ceramide and the extract of concentrated olive oil, leaving your hair silky smooth and straight. Water, ethanol, PEG/PPG-22/22 Buchirueterujimechikon, glycerin, BG, hydrolyzed silk Isosutearoiru AMP, 3 ceramides, olive leaf extract, Sutearutorimoniumukurorido, Raurirugurukoshido, Penchirengurikoru, phenoxyethanol, fragrance I have really BAD bed head usually when wake up looks like a lion hair so I wanted something that would help my hair with the bed head in the morning since I dont take shower in the morning  that will take too long to style my hair so i got this at sasa.com and I have been loving it since. :D How I use it: I moist my hair alittle bit with water before I use this so that its damp enough for this product to blend in then brush down my lion bed head hair and either let it air dry or blow dry and makes my hair smells really nice and smooth~ Overall: Smells really nice so you can use it as a pick me up when you hair is not feeling so great and it will make your hair smooth and silky feeling and its really light so it will not make your hair greasy or heavy. The spray bottle that this comes with are really nice fine mist so it distribute evenly and nicely which I really adore. its a decent size bottle as well. Recommend  to whoever that have a crazy bed head in the morning like me, will make your hair smooth and silky feeling but its really light form of lotion so think of it as hair lotion water. :) Also smells so pretty♥ where to get it? I got them at sasa.com Sala Arrange shiny wax Description KANEBO Sala Shiny Arranging Hair Wax is a jelly type hair wax that gives your hair shiny. Contains Super Fine Pearl particles giving you a 3D shiny styling by making use of light reflection and diffusion. Moisture ingredients (Honey and Camellia extract) to prevent any damage hair and keep it beautiful This items packaging was renewed so it no longer looks like this but here is the link to the new package and it now called Sala shiny make wax There are 8 different type of wax for different needs from shiny to curly I have been hooked on this wax for like 3-4 years? I loved it so much that I bought like 3 backups and this 90g pot of wax lasts so many usage that Ive only used up one pot and 1/2 pot so far lol I started to use wax type of hair styling products first back in 2000 when I was in Japan and looking through so many hair styling products I gave a wax a try and I started using Ma cherie wax which I loved and the smell so pretty and there are so many different types of wax for different needs so its confusing to what type you need so basically what I look for in a wax is something that doesnt make my hair greasy, stiff, sticky, and gross so coming back to US and looking for a perfect hair styling products was always a miss for me it ended up doing one of the thing I hate about hair styling product. Now days wax type of styling products are getting big everywhere else so it isnt much of a problem finding a perfect wax but back in the day you only had a choice of spray, mousse, gel?... SO I love all Sala hair products~ they are made by Kanebo one of the largest beauty product makers which most product they make never fails to please me so I ended up getting this wax because it sounded so promising. I have crazy baby hair new growth that like to stick straight up and my hair can look dull from all the coloring so this shiny wax helps it all look tamed and shiny and on top of that it makes your hair stay put to how you styled it. It smells great and you only need tiny amount to style your hair. How I use this: If you use too much with any wax it can weight your hair down and makes it feel greasy so moderation is the key to using wax usually put wax to where you only need you dont really blend the wax into your hair but rather apply it on top of your hair and places that needs to be tamed for else you will feel like a heavy greasy mess... :P  This wax is meant to be used to add shine, get rid of fly aways, and make your hair look like its healthy so I only need about a dime size I spread it on my palm and graze it on top on my hair and it makes my hair look so shiny and keeps it on place.  Overall: its perfect for if you like to side swipe your bangs because it will not make your hair feel stiff or greasy and you can always run your fingers through your hair without any stickiness. :) I love this stuff will make your hair look perfect and well managed♥ Recommend  to whoever that need extra shine and have alot of flyaways so that your hair looks smooth and healthy. This wax have additional healthy benefits which contain honey and camellia flower extract which help your hair stay healthy and beautiful♥ where to get it? I seen them at Cosmelandusa.com Rohto Zi and Lycee eye drops Description  for Lycee from Rohto JPN website Redness of the eye is attributable to itching, inflammation, dryness and strain in the eye. Rohto Lycée a is a multi-purpose formulation in consideration of such causes of eye redness. Besides redness, it relieves eye inflammation and itching. (Pink and clear solution) Conjunctival congestion, eye itching, eyestrain, prevention of eye diseases (after swimming or due to dust or sweat), discomfort while wearing hard contact lenses, eye inflammation (e.g., snow blindness) due to ultraviolet light and other light rays, blepharitis (eyelid inflammation), blurred vision (in case of excessive eye mucus Direction Instill 1 to 2 drops 3 to 6 times per day. Active Ingredients Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.04% Zinc Sulfate 0.1% Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.01% Vitamin B12 0.006% Vitamin B6 0.05% Potassium L-Aspartate 1.0% Cute CM of Lycee♥ Description  for Zi free While maintaining the ultra cool sensation of the ROHTO Zi: brand, FREE has enhanced functions to improve decongestion and UV-induced inflammation. Effective effect The fatigue, eye illness prevention (after the swimming, when dust and sweat enter into eye and the like,) of the eye and when the ophthalmia (snow eye and the like) due to the ultraviolet ray other light rays, installing the hard contact lens, the unpleasant impression, itch of conjunctiva congestion and the eye, eyelid flame (erosion of eyelid), the haze (when eye resin is many and the like,) of the eye Direction Instill 2 to 3 drops 5 to 6 times daily. Active Ingredients Vitamin B6 0.100% Potassium L-Aspartate 1.000% Neostigmine Methylsulfate 0.003% Zinc Sulfate 0.050% Chlorpheniramine Maleate 0.030% Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.050% Also the Zi Free and the Z series was recently repackaged to Z! give cooler image? :P Alittle history behind Rohto,, founded in Osaka, Japan in 1899 and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of eye drops. Ok so if you are contact wearer I think its a must have to own eye drops especially Rohto eye drops since Rohto specialize in eye health care products and there are alot of benefits of using Rohto eyedrops, not only it will relieve your red eyes instantly without harsh chemicals and bring comfort to your tired dry eyes it also contain beneficial ingredients to help with your visions health, in Japan everyone carries around eye drops whether you are a contact wearer or not its considered to be really healthy to cleanse your eyes from everyday activities to air pollution. How I use this: I usually use this before I wear my contacts and while I have been wearing them for few hours and it makes my eyes feel so comfortable and refreshed that I cannot go wearing contact without it, with Rohto Z series and Lycee series you can wear them everyday up to 2-6 times per day since it contain beneficial ingredients that help with your eye health  BUT with Rohto USA  that they sell outside of Japan in major stores in US their ingredients a alittle bit different so the directions are alittle different from the Z and the Lycee series so use Rotho redness relief series as directed. I feel like the US re-branded Rohto series arent as good as the originals but they are ok still,, :P Recommend  to whoever that wears contact lens but if you dont wear contact that is fine too since it relieves tired eyes as well :D Also Lycee are targeted toward gals since its pink and cute but the actual pink color of Lycee comes from vitamin B12~ and the cooling effect are mild and the Z are one of Rohto's most intense eyed drops that they make so its really intense!! so if you want your eyes to feel really refreshed and awake I would recommend the Z series ^__^ where to get? I seen them at imomoko.com they carry both Z! and Lycee Ok so that was it for my HG must haves hope I described them well I tried my best.. haha,, remember everyone have different needs but if your needs matches like mine then you might give it a try and love them too♥ ^__^ LOVE PACKAGE FROM MY DEAR FRIEND RINA~♥ I ♥ you Rina you are always too sweet to me,, you treat me with gifts more than my BF does lol XD j/k Zach you know you are the bestest BF~ Rina stop making him jealous by treating me so well lol :P But really thank you so much for being such a amazing friend to me and always knowing what I love and surprising me, it means alot that you care so much about me but PLEASE stop spending $$ on me!!! Im super happy to have a friend like you and that is all I need from you is genuine and loving friendship♥ Thank you LOVE :3 super cute Taiwanese Derisa face mask~ too cute to use it!!! X3 Candy Doll lip concealer! thank you Rina!! cant wait to use it and make a review post of it :D Tsubasa Masuwaka Menturm Lip balm! so kawaii~