Ettusais Medicated Acne Emollient Supplizer

About two months' ago, I had a rather horrible outbreak of rashes and cystic acne on my face. It may have been caused by several new skincare products I was using all at one go and my skin probably couldn't cope. So, I started looking at anti-acne skincare, something I have never really ventured into before. Actually, it is a little depressing that I need to use anti-acne skincare at my age.

The Ettusais Emollient Supplizer (such a funny term... I thought it was a typo at first) contains AC-control oil which is supposed to help combat blemishes yet provide hydration even to very dry skin. Besides the breakouts, my skin has also been suffering from the effects of air-conditioning and is rather dehydrated. So, it was important that the moisturiser won't dry out my skin further because many anti-acne skincare can be quite drying.

The moisturiser applies smoothly and does not feel sticky. I normally use it in the evening and have noticed that my face feels very soft the next morning. My face seems to look clearer and more radiant too. It is fragrance-free therefore is suitable for those who are sensitive to smells. I have not noticed any breakouts caused by the moisturiser but I think it could also be due to cutting down on the number of products used at night. I cannot locate the ingredients but I do believe the moisturiser is oil-free.

Overall, I am very pleased with this moisturiser and would likely repurchase once I run out. In fact, I now prefer the Ettusais moisturiser over Clinique or Estee Lauder. *shocked gasp* I just love how my face feels after applying it. I would recommend this to folks who have similar problems because I honestly think it has helped improve the outlook and condition of my skin.

Ettusais has a pretty good range of skincare and they are relatively affordable. The Medicated Acne Emollient Supplizer can be found at Isetan stores locally and retails at RM88 for a 29g jar.

Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream

Kiehls recently released an oil-free version of their popular Ultra Face Cream, which I have used before but found to be a little heavy. The new lighter gel version is definitely a lot more suited to our warm, tropical weather and especially for those with oily skin.

I was a little apprehensive about getting this gel initially as it contains Alcohol Denat as its 3rd ingredient on the list. I asked for a sample and tested it out for a week. I really liked the results as my skin felt quite smooth and hydrated throughout the day. So I decided to take the plunge and purchased a full sized jar.

* Product Description (from Kiehls) *

Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is said to provide no-shine moisture that lasts all day. To a certain extent, I find this claim to be quite true as my t-zone seems to be less oily. It doesn't control oil and shine the whole day though and I do get a little oily after 6 hours or so.

I find the texture to be more gel-like than cream. It is quite watery and feels rather sticky when first applied but stickiness goes away once the product gets absorbed into my skin. I have not had any adverse effects using this gel daily for the past month and have only used it as a daytime moisturiser below my regular sunscreen. I usually apply serums and a heavier gel moisturiser at night.

Pros:

* Lightweight texture.

* Good oil-control.

* Hydrating enough for day use.

* Suitable for tropical weather.

* Free from mineral oil and parabens.

Cons:

* Contains alcohol denat (but I have not had any reactions to date).

* Has a rather weird non-scent.

* Sticky at first but goes away after a while.

Ingredient List:

Aqua/Water, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Polyacryldimethyltautamide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Imperata Cylindrical root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Panthenol, Cucumis Sativus Juice/Cucumber Fruit Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Fmla 685478/11 Code FIL D45072/1

Availability:

Kiehls Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is available at all local Kiehls outlets and retails at RM100 for each 50ml jar.