Crimson Chrysanths

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, which is an annual campaign to increase the awareness of this disease. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? Breast cancer is a group of cancer cells (malignant tumor) that starts in the cell of the breast. Cancer grows when cell's DNA is damaged. "HOW" and "WHY" is a cell's DNA gets damaged is still unknown. All people, whether male or female, are born with some breast cells and t issue that have the possibility to develop into cancer. However, breast cancer in men is rare, with only about 2,190 diagnosed each year. The sooner breast cancer gets diagnosed, the better your odds of getting a successful treatment for it. Now, how do we "self-exams"? It is better to wait 3-5 days after your period ends before you self-exam. That's because hormonal changes before your period can cause a temporary thickening in your breast that goes a...

I’ve been posting my updated skincare routine blogs recently. By now, you should know that it is pretty much the same thing. Double cleansing, Clay mask/Exfoliating, Toning, Sheet mask, Essence, Serum, Moisturizer, Eye and lip cream, and Sunscreen. I guess the only things that are changing are the products. But nonetheless, everything's the same. (Except, of course, it depends on what my skin needs during those times) So, this post would be more on a review of products  side and why do I love them (since they are in my skincare routine). o n e   makeup remover I just emptied out the bottle of L'occitane Pivione Sublime Perfecting makeup remover (I love that one) so I switch to my current solid balm that transforms into silky oil cleanser, Banila Co. Clean It Zero Classic. I got it from Pepe & Ko . I love it because of it's sorbet-soft, lightweight texture that effortlessly removes stubborn makeup without stripping down natural skin oils. It has papaya extr...

THANK YOU FARMER TRUE WATER DEEP SERUM REVIEW! BY CRIMSON CHRYSANTHS   I got this one recently and let us get straight to the point — I have no regrets. The night before using this product, my skin was so dull and dehydrated. It gets so tired from all the works and stress I've been up to. Then the morning after I woke up, my skin looks so moist (not in a sticky way), hydrated and replenished. I would definitely keep on using this product until it empties out! Would even buy another bottle.  [how to use] after using toner, gently apply an appropriate amount onto face and neck. True Water Deep Serum  is also an anti-wrinkle product. If you have been following my social media accounts, you know that I always say that you should apply on anti-wrinkle products as early as now because once you already have wrinkles, even though you used all the anti-wrinkle products in the world, it will not go away. The only solution is, of course, injections. ...

Hello, guys! I am super excited for my upcoming #MinimalismGiveAwayContest! I will be going to post the mechanics and T&C’s on that giveaway post itself so you don’t have to read this. But this post will help you understand the purpose of my #MinimalismGiveAwayContest and what it is all about. 2nd giveaway contest 2017 First things first, what is Minimalism?   According to Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus from The Minimalist — “Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelming. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom.” I wanted to share the same thought with you guys because I know a lot of people that take things they don’t need and ends up in a pretty bad situation. I will make myself as an example. Before, I thought that in order to be pretty I need to have tons of makeup...

Hello, everyone! I’ve been testing out and using this product for a past couple of weeks. If you want to know what my thoughts, then please keep on reading! 😍📖 I got this collagen cream from Pepe and Ko and it retails for 80 dirhams. It’s pretty pricey for me knowing that I am only a student and at the same time there are a lot of good moisturizers out there that retails for only 25-50 dirhams. So, this product  must  better work!  PRODUCT CLAIMS: ✔️ Good for all skin types ✔️ Contains 60% (600,000ppm) hydrolyzed collagen along with Tremella Fuciformis extract and Opuntia Coccinellifera extract to provide intense hydration and enhanced complexion. (WHAT?) Hydrolyzed (hydrolysed) collagen  is composed of amino acids, which help form a new collagen in the body. Technically, we already have collagen on our body. Now, what it really is and why people are obsessed with it? Collagen claims that it diminishes wrinkles and fine lines. A...

Understanding the importance of your skin barrier is essential for you to have a healthy skin. WHAT IS SKIN BARRIER? The skin barrier, also known as permeability barrier; moisture barrier; or lipid barrier, is the outermost layer of our skin's surface that consists of cells and lipids (fats). Skin barrier is responsible to make sure moisture does not evaporate from our skin. It also serves as a protective shield against pollution, harmful microorganisms, etc by producing antimicrobial peptides and proteins. When we take care of our skin barrier, our complexion appears smooth, clear, even-toned and balanced. Hence, it explains if you are experiencing redness, irritation, breakouts, rashes, etc that your skin barrier is damaged. While our skin barrier does work to protect against such external assaults, its more important task by far is to protect us from the terrible threat coming from the outside. To further understand, let us use the famous Brick Wall Analogy  by Dr. ...

HELLO, EVERYONE! This blog is for you who wants to get rid of their pimples. What I am going to say are the things that I really did in order to achieve a clear skin that I want. It may work for you or not. It depends on your skin type and skin condition. So, let's get started!♥ ✔ Invest in a good cleanser. Investing in a good cleanser is really the most crucial part. You want to make sure that it really does the job to clean your pores and at the same time will not dry you out. A good cleanser does not necessarily mean it should be expensive. Naturacentials Deep Cleansing & Whitening Bar . I already mentioned this soap on my previous blog articles. Why? Simply because it really works. I love it. I've been using it since I was ten-twelve years old? I am not really sure because I've been using it for that long. How to use: Create a lather/foam by rubbing your damp hands on the soap. It is not recommended to apply it directly onto your face. Wash off with ...

Of course, we get it. We all need face wash, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, etc. But aside from that, I think we should have these five beauty products no matter what age, race or culture we have. Everything is just an extra but these five products that I'm going to tell you should be there no matter what. 1. A GOOD BB CREAM   This is the most important part. Skip every makeup routine you have just don't forget to apply a good bb cream. BB cream is a skincare and makeup hybrid. You take care of your skin and at the same time acts as a foundation and sunscreen but in a very lightweight formula. This one is Deoproce Snail Galac Pearl Shining BB I got from Beauty Korea Dubai. www.beautykoreadubai.com I really love this BB cream because it provides whitening and anti-wrinkle effect. It also protects my skin from the harmful UV rays. It also gives moisture and gloss but not tacky. This BB cream makes my skin smooth and bright! 2. EYEBROW MASCARA...

Hello, everyone! Recently, I bought this clay mask from Pepe and Ko. I decided to make a review since everyone is hyped about this product. This is a clay to foam formula mask which you can use as a substitute of your daily face wash. Canadian clay pore cleanser is a blend of carbonated water,    centella asiatica extract, and colloidal clay from Canada, which cleanses makeup, excess sebum, blackheads, and dead skin cells from the surface of the skin and inside pores. Rich in natural minerals and nutrients, this innovative clay pore cleanser transforms into a bubbling foam, leaving skin feeling tingly clean, soft, and hydrated for a youthful glow. What is Centella Asiatica? Centella Asiatica is also known as Gotu Kola that grows in swampy areas and also near natural waters. This herb can be eaten as a vegetable or can be used as a herbal medication. Some skin benefits that you can get from Centella Asiatica are healing of wounds and burns (perfect for wounds caused by...

I’ve tested a lot of BB creams ever since I started wearing makeup. You see, I never really wear foundation. If I do, maybe it’s only like 2-4 times since I started doing makeup. I only use BB, CC creams or cushion.  Today, I will give you guys my thoughts about this BB cream that caught my attention because it claims a lot of skin benefits!  It says that: “ This is multi-functional product including anti-wrinkle, whitening, UV protection and foundation function provide clear and beautiful finish while covering blemishes naturally. The ingredients that Vitamin E-Derivatives, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid provide moisture and softness on your skin and Allantoin makes your tired skin relax. It also last all day without adjusting makeup and is resistant to perspiration.” Basically this product is perfect for people like me who lives in a very humid country every summer and is a very busy person. This BB Cream sounds promising, right? ...

HI, EVERYONE! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ Today, I will show you what I use in order to conceal my redness and to make my makeup on point and last the whole day.  I tend to have a very red skin during summer. Using a primer that gives the needs of your skin is the key. So, to cancel out the redness, I use this VOV Green makeup base which is also good for all skin types!  Speaking of makeup base, if you are like me—a skin care hoe—you can also use a tone-up cream! It is between makeup and skin care: preps your skin while giving you a skin care benefits! Read to know what I use:  http://crmsnchrysnths.blogspot.ae/2017/08/isiloe-premium-tone-up-cream-review_13.html So this is the consistency of VOV green makeup base. Unlike some other color-correcting products that are too heavyweight and have a more thicker consistency, this product comes with a cream—a "moisturizing" form. You might say that those color correctors that are too thick are made like that for the rea...

Hi everyone!  Today, I will give you my thoughts about this product called Isiloe Premium Tone Up Cream. Actually, this is my second time owning tone up cream. My previous one kinda has a rose tone on it which makes your skin looks like it's glowing from the inside. My makeup is on point whenever I use that tone-up cream. But you see, I tend to have a lot of red marks on my face and using a rose tone cream kinda emphasizes it more. Though it really does looks nice on my face and my makeup is on point, I really do not like having a super red face. That is why I use a green-based makeup to spot conceal my red marks (read to know what I use:  http://crmsnchrysnths.blogspot.ae/2017/08/vov-green-makeup-base-review.html ). Anyway, using this Isiloe premium tone up cream, I literally do not have to worry about my red marks anymore since it's kinda like canceling it out because this cream has a little bit of lavenderish tone on it. It is not visible because it com...

  DEOPROCE SUN FLOWER ESSENCE MIST REVIEW Hi, everyone!  You know that I have been using face mist since then. Just because face mist gives boost my skin. But of course, not every face mist is good. Some can leave our skin feeling dry and some will cast white flashbacks if we are wearing makeup. But then again, every face mist is specifically made for someone. One can work for you and for others, it won't.  So today, I will review DEOPROCE SUN FLOWER ESSENCE MIST.   We know that Essence is the heart of every Korean skincare routine. But if you are like me, who's lazy to put the product on your palm and pat it on your face, then this Essence Mist is for you! You just have to spray it evenly on your whole face and wait for it to dry. You don't even have to wash your hands before doing it ( lol ). HOW TO USE: Do you see the yellow thingy that is floating above the powerful water? It is the sunflower seed oil. Now before sp...