Cerave mini review

Cerave moisturizing lotion

 

I decided to give Cerave another try during summer but it wasn't much different from my winter review, so I decided to just leave my review as it is... please click on this link for my review of Cerave cream

Cerave Moisturizing Cream

This review is about both the Cerave Moisturizer and the moisturizing cream. I grouped them together because, despite consistency and how they absorb, I noticed that both of them have similar effects on the skin.

impressions:

• drying up acne and pimples
• temporary relief of dry skin
• temporary smoothing texture of the skin

If there was one thing I would recommend to my friends and family about Cerave creams and moisturizers, is that they have the ability to dry up acne and pimples! No other product on my radar does a better job than Cerave. It is almost a guarantee... I discovered this benefit (that I feel is unique to Cerave) one day while I was looking for something to moisturize my skin and Cerave happened to be the only product near me... a few hours later, I felt my acne/pimples drying up... at first I thought it was a coincidence, but realized later on that it was Cerave, and both the cream and moisturizer does this trick.

I want to emphasize that it does not solve your acne/pimple issue, but drying it up is the first step to treating it, those with raw pimples know what I am talking about. (also... no picking the dry bits out >__<)... also, take note that it will take a few hours for it to work...

How to

I experimented using different "treatments" and found the best result was when I put a thin layer applying slightly more to the problem area, pimples (moisturizer - completely absorbed, cream - try to make the layer as thin as possible) and let it absorb and dry (do not add anything above or below this layer e.g. no toners, serums, sprays, leave on face masks, etc)... then in a few hours your pimples will dry up! This also works very well if you do it before you go to sleep.

I hope this tip is helpful to you!

tip: Frozen Yakult for skin relief

frozen Yakult bottles (in this case, Maeil Biofeel bottles)

How is everyone holding up during this pandemic? I'm in my 6th week of self-quarantine and counting. 

This trick is so good I had to post it to both my blogs... (the one in https://cutiepiestephanie.blogspot.com/ will come out in a few days)

The Story

I woke up one day and noticed my skin dry, red and swollen. Small bumps were formed on my skin and I panicked. 

I knew my skin wanted something cold so I checked my freezer. The moment I opened the freezer door, two frozen Yakult bottles caught my attention.

I decided to roll them across my face and my skin loved it. 

The redness slowly disappeared, the small bumps flattened and my swelling slowly went away. Although it did not help with my dryness (other than putting the moisture from the bottles against my face) it did help prepare my skin to absorb products!

Instructions:

Freeze two Yakult bottles (make sure it is 100% frozen) and roll them up and down on your face. The cold surface will help get rid of redness, swelling and relax your skin. It only takes a minute to see results!

I usually use two hands but I had to use one of them to hold my phone and take the picture

I've been doing this for a few days now, and my skin feels amazing :D

How I use Vaseline

Sorry for being MIA... I had numerous visitors these past few months... So I didn't have the chance to write any reviews... However, since it is near the end of the year, I feel the need to write one final blog entry before we start fresh!

It's no doubt that one of the more "commonly" used products in the world would be vaseline. (please excuse any typos or grammatical errors)

It is not only cheap but also very safe and useful. (This post was not sponsored).

Obviously Vaseline has many uses... these are the ways I use Vaseline regularly:

sleeping mask
Every time I wake up from using a Vaseline Sleeping mask, my face feels so soft and moisturized. What I usually do is put: a layer of serum on my face, then my regular moisturizer then use a thin coat of vaseline to hold everything in.

What I like about this "sleeping mask is that I do not have to worry about my pores being clogged (that has never happened before) because Vaseline is made out of petroleum jelly it is non-comedogenic... it will not clog pores. According to Vaseline's website, Vaseline provides a good barrier between your skin and the elements without damaging the health or appearance of your skin while also keeping its moisture in.


DO NOT make a thick layer... not only will you attract dust and hair will stick to your face, but vaseline will be everywhere from your pillow to bed sheets. Do not over coat.

eye shadow base
one of my classmates in grade 7 told me about this... her mom taught her to use vaseline as an eye shadow base. Not only does it keep your eyelids well moisturized but it also helps the powdery eye shadow stay and last all day. Again, do not over use... a thin thin layer will do the trick!

lip therapy mask
During winter when we have our heaters on high and summer when we are blasting that AC, our skin gets dry.
As a lip therapy, I like to smother a slightly bigger layer before I go to sleep, the next morning my lips are so silky smooth!
I also like using Vaseline's Lip Therapy, it is a bit different (I'm not aware of the differences in ingredients since they are both Petroleum Jelly), but I wouldn't recommend using this as a lip mask... it was made for quick relief. I have tried using it as a lip mask but it didn't work as well as I thought it would...

lip gloss
Vaseline has a natural greasy shiny look if you are looking to make that lipstick slightly glossy (without overdoing it) Vaseline is a great option, as it moisturizes your lips and adds a slight shine to your lipstick/lip tint.

hand cream
I like to pair this with one of Crabtree and Evelyn's hand therapy creams. I like to use vaseline as an extra coating to seal up my Crabtree and Evelyn's Hand Cream, it

photo credits: istock.com

relieve open wounds
I actually "invented" this method by myself. I accidentally cut my finger and it hurt so much! I was desperate and found a jar of Vaseline lying around, so I decided to put some to cover the wound. To my surprise it felt less painful, in a few hours the wound shrunk a bit.

Vaseline is amazing!! :D

4-7-8 Sleep Method review

image credits: Sattvik

I recently read an article and gathered information on how to cure insomnia... The method is called 4-7-8

instructions:
breathe in through your nose for four seconds, hold your breath for seven seconds, and exhale through your mouth for eight seconds.

The author claims that it was extremely effective for her, before she counted the full 8 seconds, she already fell asleep. When she woke up the next day, she forgot she did tried this method... And felt absolutely refreshed.

effectiveness:

Since I have been having sleep problems lately, I tried it.... And it didn't work... Is there something wrong with me?!?! I had such high hopes but after trying it consecutively for 5 times, I gave up out of disappointment...

Try it and let me know whether it worked for you...

how to get rid of hiccups with pointing your finger!

photo source: www.motherearthliving.com

This is not a "review" post exactly, but a "healthy tips" post. Unless you consider this post as reviewing a method to getting rid of hiccups!


DO you get frustrated with Hiccups? My friend taught me this trick... seriously... it works... I don't know why, but who cares... at least I got my hiccups out of the way! :P (prior to this method I have tried: drinking water quickly, breathing in and out slowly, eating a piece of candy... nothing worked... )

1. Point your Index Finger (Your pointing finger) and bend forward, you do not have to touch the floor just be close enough to "almost" be touching it (1-2 inches away is good)
2. Spin around 3 times
3. Go back to standing position, a burst of air would come out of your trachea and you will burp

Hiccups gone!! *yeah!!!

Feel free to share this method with your friends and family members who are suffering from hiccips!

French Manicure attempt

It has been years since I have attempted the French Manicure, and as expected, I wasn't able to do a great job making my nails look as good as they could be.

The picture somehow made my French Manicure tips look weird, but they actually do look quite good in "real life"

I think the most important steps to making these French Manicure tips are:
1. Base Coat, so when you draw on the white lines the white nail polish stays better

2. It is best to use tape as a guide to make those lines, or you might end up with uneven lines (some looking bigger than others e.g. my pinky nail and my thumb)

3. Top Coat, without a top coat, it is easy for the white polish to wear out easier, and that's not good, if you have to redraw that line every 2 days.

Hope these tips help!