Biore Pore Pack

I take care of my face a lot. I believe keeping my face clean is the key and basis of having youthful and beautiful looking skin. So, I make it a point to cleanse it with appropriate cleanser twice a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening. Then I follow it with my skincare regime.


As much as I try to get rid of oil and dirt build up on my face daily, some residue still remain stuck in the pores, especially on my nose where it is most oily. I use face scrub 2-3 times a week to help elevate these dirt buildup in pores but yet, it is not fully fool proof.

Thus blackheads still appear on my nose and they are not a pretty sight!

I find Biore pore pack to be really effective in removing these stubborn blackheads. Once a week, I apply these pore pack strips on my nose. It's so easy to use.

First, dampen the nose area then peel off the strip from the plastic sheet and attach it on the nose. Attaching first on the nose bridge and pushing it down firmly on both sides, making sure no air bubbles are trap. The strip is specially designed with small cuts at the right places so that it will fit the shape of your nose nicely. Wait for it to dry completely about 10-15minutes. It will feel very stiff on the nose. Then the best part - peel it off starting from the sides, both sides simultaneously gently and feel the dirt peeling away too.

Rinse the nose with water to wash off any "glue" residue and continue with usual skincare regime. The strip may be discarded.

But for me, I like examining the strip closely, looking at the blackheads, now appearing as little fine needles sticking up with great satisfaction, knowing that my pores are all cleared and cleaned. Biore pore pack really works and I love it. Now, it also comes in the shape of regular rectangular shaped strips so that you can apply it on the forehead or chin to get rid of clogged pores at these areas too. Brilliant!

St. Ives Body Lotion

Do you have a favourite perfume which is your signature scent?

For me, I am more of a body lotion kind of girl than a perfume kind of girl. My all time favourite body lotion is that from St Ives. I love that St Ives incorporates the most natura ingredients in its products to give best benefits to our skin.

In addition to being an effective relief to dry skin, it also is a soothing lotion that helps maintain youthful and smooth skin. And the fragrance is fresh, lovely and long lasting. Somewhat less "intrusive" than perfumes but it certainly leaves behind a pleasant after-scent lingering on the skin for hours.

I've tried 2 different scent of St Ives body lotion so far:

1. Soothing Oatmeal and Shea Butter


2. Hydrating Vitamin E


3. Renewing Collagen Elastin Lotion

The first 2 are from St Ives' hydrating lotion series while the third one is from their renew and protect series. I love the sweet almost edible-like smell of the Oatmeal and Shea Butter fragrance with its rich but not sticky texture which smoothes onto skin effortlessly. The same texture of the Hydrating Vitamin E lotion also left me feeling pampered and refreshed. However, my all time favourite is the Renewing Collagen Elastin Lotion, which, in addition to being hydrating, also contains collagen which help preserve the youthful looking of skin. The fragrance is also soft and refreshing, leaving me feeling clean and youthful :)

I find my skin feeling smoother and no longer dry. I love applying St Ives body lotion daily after a shower, especially before going to bed and in the morning before leaving for work. An excellent alternative to perfume indeed!