Wishtrend Summer Series 3 : Fight Summer Skin Problems With Wishtrend!

Continued from the WISHTrend Wishtrend Summer Series 1 : All You Need To Know About Sun Protection, Wishtrend Summer Series 2 : Fight Summer Skin Problems with Wishtrend !

2. Avoiding The Oil Spill Look During Summer

Do you know that for every 1℃ rise in skin temperature – our sebum secretion increases by 10% ! That explains why our skin is often oilier during summer.

To avoid my face from looking all greasy and oily, I use the Gatzmen Oil Tapping Powder. The Women’s version called the Ciracle Secret Sebum Powder is also available and basically both of them are the same product produced by Ciracle. The powder helps absorb excess sebum and keeps the skin soft. It’s small, portable making it convenient to bring around. Best thing is that it doesn’t whiten my skin and looks natural on my skin without making it look like an oil splash!

[Ciracle] Secret Sebum Powder

Another great product that helps absorbs impurities and the excess sebum that your skin secretes during summer is clay masks! Clay masks have absorbent, exfoliating and astringent properties. Not only does it benefit the skin by using capillary action to absorb substances on and beneath the skin’s surface such as sebum, bacteria, toxins and potential irritants from the skin – it can also exfoliate dead skin cells and blackheads without friction. Clay can absorb up to 200 times it’s weight in water! ( Source : here )

[Ciracle] Jeju Volcanic Clay Mask [CAOLION] Pore Minimizing Pack

At Wishtrend, we have two types of clay mask : the Ciracle Jeju Volcanic Clay Mask and theCaolion Pore Minimizing Pack.

I bet many of you would think of the famous ‘Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay Mask’ when you see the sentence ‘Jeju Volcanic Clay Mask’. At Wishtrend, we have a similar product from Ciracle that uses the volcanic ash from the Jeju Volcanoes. The mask contains 6700mg of Jeju volcanic ashes, a rare ingredient found only in Jeju Island, Korea and comes in a generous 135ml jar!

Let’s see what’s so special about the Jeju Volcanic Ash from the Innisfree website :

The other product is the Caolion Pore Minimizing Pack. CAOLION Pore Minimizing Pack controls the sebum secretion, absorbs skin wastes & makeup residues and removes dead skin cells. Therefore it helps to make the enlarged pores elastic and soothe skin troubles.And it delivers moisture and enough nutrition to the skin with natural ingredients. 5-Free Formula : No antiseptic, No alcohol, No pigment, No fragrance,Non mineral oil

We would like to share a blogger’s review comparing the Innisfree Jeju Volcanic Pore Clay, theCAOLION Pore Minimizing Pack, The Kiehl’s Rare Earth Stop Pore Cleansing Mask, and the LUSH Clay Mask ( review found here )

Last but not least, the most important step during summer : sun protection. An oil-free sunblock such as the SKIN & LAB Dr.Sun Care Perfect Sun Block in the desert makes your skin less oily during summer! PABA Free / Oil Free / Alcohol Free / Color Free / Fragrance Free – the sunscreen also helps with brightening the skin and protecting it from the external environment with Vitamin C and antioxidants!

If you have Acne skin and would like to find a suitable Sunblock during summer, there is theRojukiss Enca Acne Control Sun Cream. Green tea water and Chamaecyparis obtusa water takes good care of fatigued and sensitive skin. Herb extracts such as Rosemary, Jasmine and Lavender provides skin with moisture and nutrient to keep skin moist, calm and soft. It also contains an SPF of 35 and PA+++.

[Rojukiss] Enca Acne Control Sun Cream

Tempted to try out these skincare brands mentioned above? Wishtrend will be giving away a limited amount of $7USD discount coupons just for Hope In A Blog readers ( No conditions, No restrictions! ) which you can find below :

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jon

Concours Wishbox : Les gagnants!

Voici les gagnants pour le concours de Wishtrend chez HelloCoton!

Comme pas de reponse d’une gagnante, UNE NOUVELLE GAGNANTE pour le KLAIRS SOOTHING SERUM :

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Merci de me communiquer vos coordonees ( l’adresse, email, numero de telephone, nom prenom, compte de Wishtrend ) à l’adresse mail suivante : jwzs@wishcompany.net.

Vous avez jusqu’à le 17.07.2012 pour m’envoyer vos coordonnées , sinon une nouvelle gagnante sera choisie!

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Jon

Going Green With Wishtrend : Healthy Skin With Less Harsh Chemicals

I would say that the biggest trend in the past few years in the cosmetics sector has been the organic trend. Not only organic and consumers tend to associate ‘organic cosmetics’ with ‘cosmetics that uses less harsh chemicals’ as well as ‘green cosmetics that uses organic natural plant extracts’ even though they are both different. The trend has also been picking up in South Korea, and at Wishtrend – we offer everything for everyone.

If you are familiar with Korean cosmetics, you can see the battle between South Korean cosmetic companies. You would see on Korean cosmetic labels that shows ‘5-free’ or ‘4-free’ or even ‘10-free’. So what does all these ‘5-free’ means? It basically means they are free from ‘X number of harsh chemicals’. 5-Free or ‘5-無’ as seen on the cosmetic labels means that it is free from 5 harsh chemicals.

Let’s take a look at what Wishtrend has to offer when it comes to cosmetics with less harsh chemicals!

1. Bubble BonBon

Traditionally a line made for babies, but it is also suitable for adults who have sensitive skin or those looking for a mild body-care product. It doesn’t sting the eye when in contact with it, and doesn’t cause any discomfort.

Bubble Bon Bon contains organic argan oil, certified by ECOCERT,supplies nutrition to the skin along with patented extracts – ATOVAX. ATOVAX is Bubble Bon Bon‘s very own patented recipe with essential factors from 24 different herbs, whose role is to enhance skin conditions for sensitive, dry skin owners. It also uses the Sprout Complex which has 12 varieties of herb sprouts, brewed for 48 hours with 3 other plant extracts.

Not only that, it uses a natural surfactant ( Decyl Glucoside ) and does not use Sodium Laureth Sulfates ( SLS ) , an ingredient that is used in most cleansers, body wash, shampoos and has caused controversies over the past few years. Last but not least, it has been US FDA approved for skin irritation!

2. Caolion

CAOLION

Launched in 1995, Caolion’s philosphy is to produce cosmetics that can never irritate your skin that it can even be eatable! CAO stands for Culture Association Originality which means culture creating organization, that is the world we live together. CAOLION aims at the best natural skin care.

The brand’s main ingredient is Chitosan. Chitosan has functions of absorption and excretion wastes, and remarkable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. With a great affinity for skin, it reduces side effects. It also heals damaged skin and vitalizes the fatigued and exhausted skin due to its excellent ability of renewal skin cells.

So which harsh chemicals is Caolion free from ? Here is the list below :

Non Antiseptic. Non Paraben.
Non Phenoxyethanol. Non Pigment.
Non Fragrance. Non Mineral oil.
Non Benzophenone. Non Comedogenic.
Non DBP. Non DEHP. Non DEP. Non DnOP.
Non Formaldehyde. Non1,4-Dioxane. Non Silicone oil.

3. Hello Everybody

HELLOEVERYBODY

HELLO EVERYBODY was launched recently on Wishtrend. Like Bubble BonBon, it is a personal hygiene line for your body. The brand consists of two types of products : Body wash and Body Lotion. It has 4 different options for each product : Milk, Grapefruit, Peach and Herb.

HELLO EVERYBODY uses ECOCERT CERTIFIED Herb Aloe Water which provides dry skin with an immediate burst of moisture and nourishes the moisture barrier to break the cycle of dry skin. ECOCERT is the very first certification body to develop standards for natural and organic cosmetics ( It is French based ).

4. Klairs

Klair's

When looking at Klairs, the first thing you’ll notice is it’s similar packaging to Aesop. Like Aesop, their concept is similar. Both are committed to using the finest plant-based ingredients and non-botanical elements such as anti-oxidants. But their MAIN differences?

Klair’s is priced much cheaper. The cheapest Aesop skincare product is the most expensive Klair’sproduct. Let’s check out the main ingredients used in Klair’s products :

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jon

Gatzmen Oil Tapping Powder Review : Goodbye Sebum!

[GATZMEN] Oil Tapping Powder

Introduction

GATZMEN Oil Tapping Powder

Good bye~ the greasy face. Have a soft face all day!

AnyTime, AnyWhere! Deliver softness to your skin!

*GATZMEN Oil Tapping Powder is a sebum and oil absorption powder.

* It easily and quickly makes your skin soft when applying it on an oily & drab skin.

* Removes unnecessary oil, sebum and skin waste.

* Appliable to any area of the T and U zone.

* Pores can breathe due to contained vegetable ingredients in this powder.

* An ideal for sensitive & delicate skin because it is mild and not irritative.

* Colorless and can be used regardless of the skin tone & type.

* There is no residue on the face after using.

How to Use

1. Tap lightly on oily areas of the face such as the T zone and nose with the puff at any time.

2. Reapply this powder when a lot of sebum is secreted again.

* Tip

It is good to carry this powder for removing sebum or oil of the face effectively.

Packaging

The powder comes in a small little round plastic container that is around 5.4cm in diameter, therefore making it convenient to carry around. After the first use, it can be conserved for 1 year but with summer around, this is probably going to last you for only 2-3 months.

Comes with it is a mini puff which is really smooth and comfortable on your skin. However, i do prefer using a powder brush as i can see the amount of powder that goes on it ! But the puff is also really convenient and you can use it anytime, anywhere! A new product will also come with a sticker protecting the powder from spilling over. To get the powder on the puff, just hold the puff together with the container, and overturn it.

Shade & Texture

The powder is really fine, and applies smoothly on your face. Those afraid that the powder will leave a white cast on your face need not worry because it is almost invisible on your face. Just tap the powder on areas which have excess sebum without having to worry about looking like a geisha.

As the powder is ultra fine, you really don’t feel like you’ve placed anything on your face. It feels really breathable and doesn’t feel powdery nor sticky on your face. As you can see from the photos above, even with flash, the whiteness is hardly noticeable.

Main Ingredients

The rice starch helps to cover pores, but lets them breathe and is a much better alternative to Mica. Once considered a controversial ingredient, it has now managed to rebuke it’s reputation. Rice Powder is used in the ancient art of Ayurveda, a practice of holistic healing, and has been for centuries. It is used in the form of a poultice to soothe and bring rapid relief from inflamed acne or skin ulcerations on the skin. ( Read here ).

The peppermint oil gives a slightly minty fragrance to this. Peppermint oil contains Vitamin A, C, Omega 3 and many other minerals. It is antiseptic in nature and also helps keep pimples at bay!

Allantoin is an naturally produced chemical compound produced by many organisms including animal, plants and bacteria. It is used for medication in acne, and is moisturizing and keratolytic meaning that it causes keratin in the skin to soften. This property helps skin to heal more quickly and to bind moisture more effectively, making products containing allantoin useful for dry skin and for healing wounds, burns, and scars. It is also effective against sunburn, chapped lips, cold sores, diaper rash, and similar skin irritations. ( Source : here ). This is also one of the reasons why this ingredient is frequently seen in BB Creams.

This product does contain mineral oil, talc, and paraben but so far, it has not caused any reactions nor acne.

Conclusion

I love this product and bring it along with me everywhere i go. I have oily-combination skin and during the summer, it gets REALLY greasy but with this product, i can just tap tap tap on my T-zone and get rid of the shine. It has a really lightweight, invisible powder with a matte finish. Definitely a product for men as the oiliness is always a problem for us and we’d prefer an invisible powder to a tinted one!

Perfect for the men on-the-go which wants to keep their face looking like an oil spill. This will also be suitable for those with oily skin looking for a non-tinted powder alternative and there is a version for the females which can be found here. However the female version is a little bit more expensive, so if you’re on a budget. you can just get the men’s version : here.

Though this product looks sort of like a ‘make-up’ product which might hinder men from purchasing this – but keep in mind that we are in the 21st century – where men and women are on the same level and have to compete on many levels. If the women are taking care of their skin and looks, men should start to up their level too! A confident man can even make a blush look sexy on him! Haha.

This product can be found on Wishtrend for $12.99 here. Shipping is free above $60USD ( Normal Shipping ) and $100USD ( Shipping With Tracking ).

And a special treat for all the readers on Hope In A Blog, a discount code!! Make sure to use the CAPS when applying the code.

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Jon

Concours et lancement de Wishbox + Code de Réduction

Comme la page Wishtrend de HelloCoton n’a pas réussi a atteindre 100 abonnements, on vas quand même lancer un concours pour gagner un Wishbox et aussi les produits ‘full-size’ disponible chez Wishtrend.

WISH BOX (No.4)

Wishtrend a lance aussi aujourd’hui une nouveau Wishbox qui vas contenir les produits de Musteav, Skin&Lab, Missha, Caolion et LizK disponible maintenant ici !

Donc on aura

1 gagnant d’un nouveau Wishbox4
3 gagnants d’un Klairs Soothing Serum ‘FULL – SIZE’
3 gagnants d’un mini kit HELLOEVERYBODY ( 2x30ml lotion, 2x30ml wash)

Les conditions pour les concours est vraiment simple :

1. S’abonner a la page HelloCoton de Wishtrend ici

2. Creer un compte chez Wishtrend.com

3. Partager le concours sur votre page HelloCoton

Indiquer dans les commentaires votre compte HELLOCOTON et votre compte WISHTREND. Le concours se terminera le 10 Juillet!

Et ce n’est pas tout ! Pour les gens qui ne peut pas résister et veulent absolument avoir la nouvelle Wishbox immediatement , il y a un code de réduction ci-dessous :

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jon