DHC Olive Oil Cleanser VS. Shu Uemura Oil Cleanser

I have REALLYYYYYY oily skin so I usually use a foam cleanser to remove my makeup but I started to break out since last summer. I heard that using the right oil cleanser can help balance the moisture and oily in your face. Everyone says Shu Uemura sells the best oily cleanser so I gave it a try. I tried the pink bottle, which is called "Porfinist" anti shine fresh cleansing oil. There are lots of different kind you can choose from but I chose the pink bottle because I am really oily. The cost is a little high for an oil cleanser but it is SO WORTH IT. You don't even have to use a foam cleanser afterwards it leaves my skin very hydrated. My mom can tell the difference in my skin!! At first, I was worried that I would break out, so I used my foam cleanser afterwards and I broke out... So if you purchase one, use it without!!! I use to get red blotches due to the cold weather and they use to itch but not ever since I used this cleanser. I never get red blotches! 

I would highly recommend this for EVERYONE. I have tried DHC olive oil cleanser but that was too think and it left my face really oily. It was so oily, I had to use another cleanser and I didn't notice any differences in my skin... 

Dr. Jart BB Cream

I got sick of using the Kiehl's BB cream. I couldn't stand the smell anymore. I had a little bit left but decided to find something else. I got a sample of Dr. Jart Black Label Detox BB cream and I liked it so I got a full bottle from Sephora. I have not broke out from it and I have been using it for months. It is a little oily so it's perfect for winter. I feel like it keeps my skin hydrated. I don't think it will be too oily in the summer but I will have to see. Once I finish this bottle, I want to try out the Night BB cream from Dr. Jart. It is suppose to be less harmful for your skin. They say you can even wear it at night and go to sleep. I might just by the Night BB cream and use it with a sunscreen during the day and without sunscreen at night. ;)

-XOXO Snow White

Best Liquid Eye Liner: Milani Infinite Liquid Eye Liner

So far, this is the best eye liner I have used. It will LITERALLY LAST 24 HOURS!!! I have really oily skin so all the other liquid eye liners that says "waterproof/ 24hour wear" comes right off my eyelids. I am currently using the one from Maybelline and it peels right off my eyelids as soon as my body produces sweat or oil..... (it's embarrassing...) Anyways, this eyeliner is actually hard to get off at the end of the day or even if you try to remove it right after applying. It is a little clumpy so if you are one of those people who likes the thinner formula, you probably won't like this one. The other downside is... "MILANI" is not available in all areas. When I was in college, this brand was all over the college area. However, that's not the case in some places. I am lucky because the CVS across the street from my new house sells Milani. This eyeliner tends to be the ones to sell out fast in the stores that carry the brand. I keep checking the store to see if they have it. Maybe I will the deep purple one instead. Oh, but if you like to shop online, you can purchase it online!!! I just don't like the wait...



-XOXO Snow White

New Kiehl's Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque Review

I have been away from my blog for a long time but I am back just in time to introduce the "must" item of the year! As always, my skin gets really dry in the winter. I went over to the Kiehl's counter at Norstrom to pick up my Ultra Facial Cream and toner and noticed this product. I have never  seen it on Kiehl's website so I quickly got my smart phone out. It has been released in other countries and this product is Nordstrom exclusive in the U.S. The cost is $35 dollars and the tub is huge. You are only suppose to use it once a week, according to the product description on the Australia Kiehl's website. You just clean your face at night and apply it to your face. You leave it on for 10 minutes and wipe off the excess but not all the way since you need to leave some overnight. I get red spots on the cheeks and they itch really bad in the winter but after three weeks of using this masque, my skin is brighter and less dry. I came home for Thanksgiving break and my parents noticed the difference in my skin, even my dad! When you first apply, it will burn your face a little but it goes away quickly. I mix it a tiny bit of the masque with my BB cream in the morning when the weather is too cold and I feel the difference when I apply it. My face definitely feels moist! I usually mix it with my Ultra Facial Cream but mixing it with this masque is 10 times better! You have to make sure you put in a tiny bit though because it will make your face shiny if you mix too much. If you suffer from dry skin in the winter like me.. then you gotta get this. For real. Put it on your Christmas Wish list!!

-XOXO Snow White

Snow White's Winter Beauty Secrets Volume 2

I love winter because I love winter clothes, but I hate winter because my skin hates it. Today, I want to share  how I protect my skin from the cold. I will be sharing two secrets, both using my favorite skin care items.

1) First, is mixing your liquid foundation or BB cream. I personally mix my BB cream with Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. I use the Ultra Facial Cream as my last step of skin care regime, but I mix a little amount of Ultra Facial Cream with my BB Cream as my makeup base. I would say the ratio should be 6:4. Six should be your BB cream (or liquid foundation) and 4 should be the Ultra Facial Cream or a moisturizer of your choice. (I recommend Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream or Biotherm's Aquasource).  I personally mix two items on top of my hand with a small spatula and then apply it to my face. (The picture makes it seem like you mix it as you apply it on your face :(



2) My second secret is mist! I have tried various mists but most are dehydrating more than hydrating. Therefore, I like to use Thayer's Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner as my winter mist. Since I don't really use this toner in the winter, I love it as my mist. I use as my last step of skin care, whenever I feel like I need it, and after I finish my make up! You can purchase a small travel size mist bottle like the picture above for less than a dollar. I bought mine for 97 cents at Walmart. I carry it in my purse!


-XOXO Snow White

Snow White's Winter Beauty Secret Volume 1: Squalene

As some of you guys know, I have been using Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner and Cream to eliminate redness and itchiness on my cheeks. I am also in love with their #1 lipbalm <3. As I was applying their skin care one day, I noticed one thing in common. All the products I have purchased from Kiehl's, including the lip balm contain "squalene." (Don't get me wrong, not all of their products contain squalene, just the ones I have purchased). Then a light bulb came on! I remember taking squalene as a dietary supplement when I was younger. I remember the pills looking just like the picture I posted above. I quickly researched what it is and it is basically oil from shark's liver. It contains a lot of vitamin E and beta carotene. It is famous for creating glowing skin. No wonder Kiehl's been magical for me! It is also known that not only applying squalene oil but also taking squalene as dietary supplement can help ease dry skin. I am planning on purchasing this soon. Perhaps, I'm going to add it to my Christmas Wish List!



- XOXO Snow White

Snow White's Secret for Hydrated Skin: Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream Review

As I have ranted before, I am suffering from a dry/flaky skin. It got to a point, where I started to have redness on my cheeks that sort of looked like atopic skin. In addition, it itches when I enter dry areas (which is everywhere with heaters and wind=everywhere). It got to a point where my mom yelled at me for using cheap skin care products and she blamed it on me. Not that I don't have faith in drug store skin products, I just knew that it was time for me to turn to high end product for a fast recovery. As always, I did a lot of research. I was debating on purchasing Biotherm's Aqua.. something I can't remember and Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream. I came to a conclusion that Biotherm is more suitable for summer and Kiehl's is more suitable for winter. Plus, you can only purchase Biotherm online, whereas I can drive 3miles and go to the Kiehl's corner in Saks Fifth Avenue. I originally intended to obtain some samples of the product today with my mom and ended up buying a gift set that contained the Ultra Facial Cream, thanks to my mom <3 Let me tell you, when I tried this at the store, I was amazed. This cream is SO LIGHT and it feels like putting water on your face that stays there forever. As I was walking to my car to the enter Saks, my skin was so itchy from the wind. However, when I left the building to get into my car, my skin was not itchy AT ALL. I have to give it a week at least to see whether my skin will recover or not, but so far, the itchiness is gone forever. A young later at the Kiehl's counter gave me plenty of samples to try as well! I am afraid I am going to go back there and buy the toner and cleaning cream from the same line.. I will have to ask for Christmas!!!

PS: While I was there, I tried their lip balm, because my lips are soooooo chappy and GROSS in the winter. You can literally peel skin off my lips everyday. I am definitely going to go back this week to purchase this lip balm. I regret not getting it today!!! It is pretty thick, so if you don't like thick chapticks or lip balms do not get it unless you try it. This has become my number one lip product as of today <3 Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 is literally #1.


-XOXO Snow White

Natural Whitening Potato Peel Mask: Snow White's Secret to Porcelain Skin

I love eating potatoes. I eat them almost everyday, but did you know that potato skins or thin slices of potato can be used as facial whitening masks? It was a couple of years ago when I went to a beach for a week and I was completely baked under the sun... I mean,... RED. My mom cut thin slices of potatoes and put it all over my body. Potatoes not only have the power to reduce redness from sun exposure but it also has the power to whiten skin. I saw the immediate result with my burns. The redness did not go away with one facial but I could definitely see the immediate result, the difference between the spots I had potato on my skin and the spot you I did not have them on (red VS pink). Same thing with the face, now that I don't have any sun burns because it's winter, I am using potato to whiten my face. It is so much cheaper than purchasing whitening creams or serums AND I feel like it is more natural. It is also so moisturizing! Perfect for winter! I usually cut thin slices of a small potato, wash my face, and just place the slices on my face. Wait until it seems like the slices have lost moisture (you can tell by touching the outer layer) and rinse with water! Quick and Easy! I love the cooling sensation on my face. It is also good for those of you guys with acne because it reduces heat under your skin, thus reducing redness and prevent future breakouts. Please go try this!


- XOXO Snow White

How to Naturally Remove Blackheads: EGG YOLK MASK

I am pretty sure Snow White had perfect porcelain skin, and she probably didn't have any blackheads or enlarged pores either. Blackheads and enlarged pores bother me more than anything. I am always trying new products to get rid of them! Well.. now that the weather is getting ready for fall and winter, I have dry spots on my face. While I was on the phone with my mom, she suggested me to do a mask with egg yolk. I tried it as soon as I got off the phone with her. I mean, everyone should have eggs in the refrigerator. And it's simple. You can either just use egg yolk (which is what I did the first time), egg yolk and half of a banana (banana is suppose to help you lock moisture) and/or you can add teaspoon of honey. My skin was pretty dry even after the mask, but I noticed something else. SOME OF MY BLACKHEADS ARE GONE AND MY PORES ARE VISIBLY SMALLER!!! I read it online that you should do this 1-2 times a week. And this is my second week, so I will probably do it tomorrow. BUT I'M TELLING YOU. THIS WORKS. NICE AND SIMPLE! GO TRY IT NOW AND THANK ME LATER! YOU WILL SEE THE RESULT INSTANTLY. NO JOKE.

(I have heard that baking soda works wonders... but I never tried it because I always felt like it's not good for your skin.. but HEY! Egg yolk is safe for sure.)


-XOXO Snow White

Taste of a sweet apple: Nina by Nina Ricci

Most people think of a poison apple when they think of Snow White. However, this apple is not. This pure sweet and warm fragrance is one of my favorites. Nina by Nina Ricci is perfect for a casual day, picnic, shopping or whatever.. This is the magical fragrance that makes you feel young again!

-XOXO Snow White

Dickinson's Witch Hazel VS. Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

  

I started using Dickinson's Witch hazel after suffering from acne. I don't have severe acne but my face isn't all that perfect.  I found out on Youtube (from many beauty gurus) that Witch hazel toner is great for reducing redness and for acne treatment. It is 100% natural but it contains alcohol (14%). Most acne targeted skincare products contain alcohol so I didn't care much at the time. By the way, the smell isn't that great and I don't even know how to explain the smell but it's bearable  My mom and I loved it after our first use during the summer because it seemed like it treated our blemishes right away. Next morning, redness on my cheeks appeared less. My mom ended up purchasing her own bottle soon after and I also bought their new cleanser and foam wash. I loved all of their products for a while. That is.. until I used it for a month. My skin felt rough and super dry. I mean,.. REALLY rough. I was still in love with the idea of witch hazel so I found a similar product without alcohol and that is Thyers Rose Petal Witch Hazel. First of all, the smell is amazing. It smells like natural rose water. The result was pretty much the same without the use of alcohol and I personally felt like it also lightened my dark spots caused from acne and sun exposure. I used Thyers all summer long until when the weather got colder. My skin still felt super dry so I figured I need to use something else in the winter. I definitely stopped using all of Dickinson's witch hazel products. I still have a new bottle of their toner left, but you can actually use the toner in many different ways, so even if you don't like the product, you can still keep it next to your first aid kit. The second picture above is the picture of their old bottle that used to be located next to rubbing alcohol at local drug stores. They now have a new designed bottle that is yellow. All of their products are in yellow now. In conclusion, I would definitely choose Thyers Rose Petal With Hazel  over Dickinson's. I bought mine online for about 6 dollars but price will vary depending on where you buy. If you want to but it in store, I think they have it at Whole Foods Market around 12 dollars. They also come in many different scents! However, I would recommend using something else in the winter. Use something that is more moisturizing to protect your skin!


-XOXO Snow White

The Secret to Snow White's Shiny Black Hair: Dove Hair Therapy Nourishing Oil

Dove Hair Therapy Nourishing Oil Care; anti-frizz serum is my # 1 go to hair product. I apply it when my hair is damp at night (after shower) and/or in the morning before I leave my house. This product SMELLS AMAZING and makes my hair EXTREAMLY SOFT. Seriously the best hair product I have ever used. & it DOES NOT leave your hair oily/greasy what so ever. ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE.

-XOXO Snow White