[Review] Juju Aquamoist Vitamin C Toner & Moisturiser

Hello everyone, I know it's been a while since my last review ^_^" I've just been super busy, but I do assure you guys that I have not forgotten this blog. As per requested, in my last "Sasa Haul" I had promised to review the products purchased after testing them out. After using the Juju Aquamoist Vitamin C Toner & Moisturiser in my skin care routine for the past 4-5 months, I can safely say that I have a pretty good gist of how it's affected my skin, and whether or not it lives up to all the "hype". 

I originally purchased it after finishing up my Aloe Vera Toner & Moisturiser, which was also from Juju Aquamoist. I absolutely love Juju Aquamoist's skin care products, and their Aloe Vera line had been a definite HG. My curiosity was piqued after hearing the rave reviews on the Vitamin C Skin Care line. So of course, I just had to try it out for myself. 

First Impression: When I first opened these babies up, the first thing that I noticed was the sleek packaging. It just was of so much higher quality than the Aloe Vera line (since the toner bottle was made of flimsy plastic and felt quite cheap). I think they really stepped up the packaging for this one not only because of the higher price range, but for products that claim to have "Vitamin C" - its 'enrichening' properties can fade over time when exposed to direct sunlight. 

I did not like the cap for the toner bottle however. I really couldn't control the amount of product I was putting onto my cotton pad, unlike the Juju Aquamoist Aloe Vera Toner. After placing it onto my skin, I felt that the consistency was definitely a lot heavier on the skin than the Aloe Vera Toner. The next day, I noticed my skin feeling so much smoother than the night before. By the second month of using it, my skin was visibly more even and brighter. 

I do have to warn you guys that because it is a Vitamin C product, it does contain citric acid. This means it has whitening properties. For people who have more sensitive skin, or if you just don't like the whole whitening idea in general - then steer clear of these two products. As far as its claims of "whitening" goes, then I did notice a subtle difference in my skin.

It definitely became a shade lighter after consistent use (which I not at all disliked, since I suit pale/fair skin). Overall, then I give the Juju Aquamoist Vitamin C Toner a thumbs up :) 

On the other hand, then I was not so impressed with the Juju Aquamoist Vitamin C Moisturiser from the very moment I opened it. For a gel formula moisturiser, it was incredibly liquidy - almost like water, and not at all in a pleasant way. I ended up spilling half of the contents the moment I opened it, since I hadn't expected it to be so watery. 

Moisturise-wise, then I've definitely used better for my normal-dry skin type. Whilst it does hydrate my skin fairly well, it pales in comparison to the Juju Aquamoist Aloe Vera Moisturiser.

What I Like:

+ The toner helped even out my skin, and after using it for 2 months + my skin is visibly smoother and brighter. 

+ The toner definitely allowed my moisturiser to absorb so much better. 

+ The sleek packaging is a great plus. 

+ True to its word, the products really do whiten your skin after using them over a period of time. For me, then this is a great plus (since I like having pale/fair skin). But for those who do not like whitening - then these two products really won't be the ones for you. 

What I Dislike:

+ The consistency of the toner felt a little too thick for my liking, whilst the moisturiser was just far too watery. 

+ Moisturise-wise, then the moisturiser didn't do too bad. Not bad, but not great either. This would be great for oily/combination skin, but not so much for dry skin. 

Overall Opinion: I'm honestly quite "in-between" or "eh" with my thoughts on this skin care line. They're not bad products per say, but they definitely didn't live up to the original hype that I had been hearing about all this time. If I had to choose between the Juju Aquamoist Aloe Vera line and this one, I would without a doubt choose the Aloe Vera. 

I guess in the end it all came down to the Aloe Vera suiting my skin type more so than the Vitamin C line, for I have normal/dry skin. Not only that, but another additional bonus is that the Aloe Vera line is almost half the price of the Juju Aquamoist Vitamin C line. 

Nonetheless, if you have oily/combination skin and you're looking for something to whiten your skin - I would definitely recommend giving the toner a shot. Whilst the moisturiser did disappoint me, the toner did everything it claimed to do. It really is a great toner, and the only downside was the rather heavy/sticky feeling it left my skin with afterwards. 

Would I Repurchase? No, after finishing these two up I'll most likely repurchase my Juju Aquamoist Aloe Vera Toner & Moisturiser :) 

Rating: ★★★

[Haul 2#] Sasa & Beautybay.com!

Hello everyone, it has been a while since my last haul post. I don't actually tend to buy make up or cosmetics all that often, so these hauls will be at most, once every month or so. I also do have a tendency to lean towards more skin care based products, which is why you'll be seeing them more often ^_^" Without further ado, let's begin with the purchases!

From Left to Right: Juju Aquamoist Foaming Cleanser, My Beauty Diary Japanese Cherry Blossom Sheet Masks (10 Pack).

Juju Aquamoist Foaming Cleanser: I absolutely love this facial cleanser guys, and this is my second repurchase of it. It is perfect for my dry skin, but in all honesty I think it'd be great for all skin types. It's so amazingly gentle, and always leaves my skin looking so much more hydrated and refreshed. I like the pump and foam formula since it's so easy to use and hygienic. It is perfect for an everyday cleanser since it does not leave the skin feeling stripped of it's natural oils. Not to mention the fact that it very affordable, and lasts a long time. A definite must in my skin care routine!

My Beauty Diary Cherry Blossom Sheet Mask: My experience with My Beauty Diary sheet masks so far have been pretty good, and this is my second sheet mask pack that I've purchased from them. The first was the Strawberry Sheet Mask, which I really liked. The packaging of this was so pretty, and I'm an absolute sucker for cherry blossoms - so of course, I had to try it out next. I will let you guys know what my thoughts on it are!

From Left to Right: Suisse Programme Free Sample, Laneige Multiberry Yoghurt Peeling Gel (120mL), Laneige Multiberry Yoghurt Repair Pack (80mL), Laneige Water Sleeping Pack (80mL), Dolly Wink Pencil Sharpener.

If you guys can't tell, then I'm quite a fan/lover of Laneige skin care products! I have yet to have a bad experience with any of them, and I do have to say that I have a lot of favourite skin care products from this brand.

Laneige Multiberry Yoghurt Peeling Gel: I have used this once so far, and I do have to say that I really like it. It's an exfoliator, but a lot more gentle than the ones I've used before (St. Ives Apricot Scrub). The micro beads are very small and fine, and is great for people with sensitive skin. It does not feel abrasive whatsoever, in comparison to the St. Ives one, which can be quite irritating on the skin at times. Not to mention the fact that it smells great!

Laneige Multiberry Yoghurt Repair Pack: I bought this together with the Peeling Gel, since they're suppose to work in conjunction with one another. After exfoliating/cleansing, I apply a thin layer of this stuff, and leave it on for around 20-30mins. I noticed that my skin was noticeably brighter and smoother. Definitely a great product, when used together with the Peeling Gel!

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack: I've already done a review of this product, which I will link here. I won't ramble on about how amazing it is, since I already have in a previous post :) I actually purchased this one for my mum to try, so it sadly wasn't for me this time round ^_^"

Dolly Wink Pencil Sharpener: I was quite intrigued by this sharpener, so I decided to purchase it. It claims to give you a "perfect point" and the packaging was just oh so cute, I simply couldn't resist. It has a little peep hole at the top which allows you to see how much of your eyeliner you have sharpened. I do have to say I'm not impressed so far, as my Dolly Wink Pencil Liner broke twice when using this. I don't want to say this is a bad product, so I'll continue using it and see how that goes.

From Left to Right: Urban Decay Primer Potion (Full Size), Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.

Oh, the famous and highly raved about Urban Decay products. I live in Australia, so these were quite difficult to get a hold of. After a friend's suggestion, I decided to give beautybay.com a whirl. I do have to say that the site isn't half bad, since it does allow free shipping worldwide. The prices are decent, and the postage of the product is quite fast. However, it took me literally a month to receive my package, but I can't complain since it was free shipping after all.

The package it came in was neatly sealed, which I liked. I have been wanting to try the Urban Decay Primer Potion since forever, because I have monolids and every single eyeliner smudges on me - even the most raved about ones! We shall see if it lives up to its reputation, hm? I had trouble deciding between the Naked Palette and the Naked 2 Palette since they're both so similar and have great reviews.

I eventually decided on the Naked 2 since the colours are more subtle and toned down. I don't think I suit heavier eye-shadow, or smoky eyes since it looks as though I just got punched haha. Or maybe it's just me?

But yeah, that brings us to the end of my July Haul :) :)  Please let me know if you guys like reading these, or would like to see more hauls in future. I will be reviewing all of these products individually in future, so be on the look out for them!