By Audrey Dao, on March 28th, 2011,
 Palladio Rice Paper Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissue ($4 for 40 sheets) This very unique, oil-absorbing two-sided, tissue is made with Natural Rice which is much gentler for the skin compares to pulp. With added Rice Powder to eliminate shine and to leave skin feeling and looking smoother. Use to blot off excess oil that causes skin blemishes. The Matte side (without powder) is for blotting to absorb the excess oils and the powdered side is for finishing. Packaged in a pull out tissue component with the convenience of fitting in a purse.
My Thoughts:
I was pleasantly surprised I ended up really liking the Palladio Rice Paper Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissue. I usually avoid blotting tissues with powder because (1) the powder never matches my skintone and (2) the powder gets everywhere. I did not run into either of those problems when using the Palladio Rice Paper Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissue.
The Palladio’s blotting tissue is made of rice paper and is thicker than the blotting tissues I have used. It comes in a variety of shades so you don’t have to worry about the powder not matching your skintone. The paper is 2-sided: one side isn’t powdered and the other side is. You use the non-powered side to blot away the excess oil and the powdered side for finishing. The size of the blotting tissue and the way it is packaged and dispensed reminds me of the Silk Oil Blotting Paper I reviewed a few weeks back. It dispenses like tissue from a tissue box. You just pull on the top sheet and next sheet peeks out ready for use. You don’t have to worry about pulling out too many sheets at once.
I only have one minor complaint and that is the texture of the blotting tissue. It’s not the smoothest or softest blotting tissue I have used. However, it doesn’t bother me very much because it’s not like I am using it to wipe the oil off my face. I’m just blotting. I absolutely think the Palladio Rice Paper Oil-Absorbing Blotting Tissue is worth a try.
Available at Sally Beauty Supply and online.
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By Audrey Dao, on December 9th, 2010,
 Porcelana Day Skin Lightening Cream ($6.99) A baby’s skin is soft and blemish free. Then life happens and one day we have skin blemishes and discolorations. Maybe it’s the sun. Or age. Or it could be from pregnancy or oral contraceptives. There are lots of reasons women need PORCELANA Skin Lightening Cream.
PORCELANA DAY Skin Lightening Cream
√ 2% hydroquinone to help fade discolorations and even skin tone
√ Sunscreen for extra daytime protection
√ Antioxidants to fight environmental damage
√ Non-greasy for use underneath makeup
Start your day with PORCELANA and, oh baby, pretty soon you’ll look as young as you feel!
 Porcelena Night Skin Lightening Cream ($6.99) A baby’s skin is soft and blemish free. Then life happens and one day we have skin blemishes and discolorations. Maybe it’s the sun. Or age. Or it could be from pregnancy or oral contraceptives. There are lots of reasons women need PORCELANA Skin Lightening Cream.
PORCELANA NIGHT Skin Lightening Cream
√ 2% hydroquinone to help fade discolorations and even skin tone
√ Extra moisturizers, including avocado oil
√ Vitamins to nourish without being greasy
√ Restores skin while you sleep
End your day with Porcelana and, oh baby, pretty soon you’ll look as young as you feel!
My Thoughts:
Being Asian and from California (where the sun doesn’t stop shining) I am very susceptible to dark spots. I am always finding a way to lighten them. Enter Porcelana.
Porcelana is an affordable skin lightening cream that you can find in drugstores and in mass retail stores like Wal-Mart. Even though it’s a thick cream, it’s non-greasy and absorbs very quickly. You can even apply it before putting on makeup! I never noticed an unpleasant smell, but there is a light fragrance that disappears very quickly. Porcelana is very gentle and didn’t cause any irritation or breakouts.
Both the Day and Night versions work the same way: apply a thin layer to the area you want to lighten. The difference between the Day and Night is that the Day version has sunscreen while the Night version has moisturizers and antioxidants to help restore your skin while you sleep.
I started noticing results after a couple weeks of daily use. After a couple of months of use, I noticed a big difference. My blemishes and dark spots have nearly faded away. I highly recommend Porcelana. It’s gentle. It’s affordable. It’s great.
By Audrey Dao, on September 8th, 2010,
 Philosophy Hope In A Jar SPF 15 ($18-45) This daily moisturizer provides remarkable sun protection, defending skin from a broad spectrum of UVA and UVB radiation. A moisture-rich, multi-function formulation, it nourishes skin with antioxidants that fight wrinkles and neutralize the effects of pollution. Hope In Jar also provides mild exfoliation properties while the ingredient beta glucan adds a healthy, rosy glow.
My Thoughts:
Avoid this at all costs. I did not like Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar SPF 15. It was so greasy and took forever and a day to absorb. The moisturizer just sits on your face. Also, the consistency and texture of the moisturizer is on the strange side. It reminds me of cottage cheese. It’s very clumpy. Also over time, I noticed the moisturizer begin to separate. Besides the weird texture, it has a very strong unpleasant smell. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it doesn’t smell good. Instead of leaving my face with a healthy glow, it left it shiny and greasy looking. Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar SPF 15 is an over hyped product.
By Audrey Dao, on March 16th, 2010,
Paul and Joe Mascara Duo ($28.00) This mascara has two different brushes on each end. One end has a regular mascara brush while the other end has a comb-like brush. What I like about this mascara is that it provides both volume (the comb) and length (brush). The mascara formula has fibers that cling to your lashes every time you apply to help make them longer. The comb coats every lashes and separates to provide thickness. It’s not extremely voluminizing and lengthening where your lashes look fake. Instead, it makes it look like you were naturally born with long, thick lashes. I hope that makes sense. Because it provides both length and volume, you don’t need to use a base or lash primer. It is also smudge and flake proof! The mascara isn’t drying and can hold a curl.
Besides the awesome performance the Paul and Joe Mascara Duo puts on, I think my favorite part of the mascara is the packaging. It is very pretty and gives off an Old Victorian vibe. This is a very expensive mascara. I was able to get it from softsurroundings when it was on sale for $10. Would I pay $28 for it? Chances are no. I just think that is too much for a mascara. If I’m paying $28 for a mascara, it better be a miracle mascara.
Update:
I wore this mascara to Disneyland and it lasted the whole time I was there (over 12 hours!). It lasted through the hot, sunny day, the long lines, and the water rides. Not a smudge or smear in sight and my curled lashes was intact.
By Audrey Dao, on May 13th, 2009,
 Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Pressed Bronzer ($14.95) This bronzer with benefits provides an instant and lasting tan-boost that blends and builds easily to your desired level of bronze. Lightweight powder glides on smoothly for a totally uniform and even, healthy-looking tan glow. Formulated with Glow Activators, an exclusive infusion of vitamins, moisturizers and antioxidants that provide mistake-proof Triple-Action Bronze Boosting.
My Thoughts:
Out of the 3 Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Bronzers (Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Self Tanning Bronzing Veil and Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Loose Bronzing Veil), I feel Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Glow Boosting Pressed Bronzer is the best. It has the least amount of shimmer and no unnatural orange color. The brush is hidden in a compartment underneath the compact so it appears you’ll be getting a lot of product, but in actuality, you’re not. It gave me a pretty hanging-out-in-the-sun golden color. I’m still on the fence about whether I will repurchase this bronzer or not, because for a drug store bronzer, it’s expensive. This bronzer actually reminds me of Guerlain bronzers.
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