Review: Bio-essence Skin White Reviterlizing Exfoliator

Got interested with bio-essence exfoliators after reading 1 of them (the one under another range won, not this) won cleo hall of fame for being the most gentle exfoliator this year.

Bio-essence can be found at watsons, guardians, BHG & ntuc. There are frequent offers for this brand. Usually its 20% at watsons & BHG. Sometimes if you're lucky, you will see them going more than 20%. They are available at the beauty shops like pink beauty & venus at amk (for exact directions, see beauty bargains tag) , prices doesnt diff much if you get them at 20% watsons. Different Ntuc outlets have diff discounts for bio-essence too, in fact all discounts at ntuc seem to diff a bit here and there i realised. Sunplaza ntuc always has great deals for bio-essence according to gek haha. She helped me got this exfoliator at 25% off, expiry date is not anywhere close since its manufactured in march 2010. :) Usual price for this exfoliator is around $28 if i am not wrong.

This product claim to remove dead skin and blackheads, refines pores and whiten skin. It eliminates pigmentation and rough skin. Its a gentle gel based formula, enriched with natural fine micro-exfoliating rice beads, deep cleanses to remove dead skin cells, blackheads, whiteheads and pigmentation, clearing away pore-clogging dirt and oil while nourishing skin with ingredients of pine tree pollen, ginseng, aloe vera and cordyceps, giving away to new born skin, hence achieving a finer, fairer and more even skin tone. Pine pollen is rich in proteins,amino acids, vitamin B, C and E.

No fragrance and alochol. Ingredients look impressive, 1st 9 being extracts of ginseng etc.

immendiately after 1 application, skin is visibly smooth, fairer and younger looking. it contract pores and removes light make up.

Directions: apply gel onto dry skin with dry fingers and rub gently in circular motion. safe on the eye area. daily use recommended.

Result:

Mild scent detected and i think it smells like ginseng i feel. but i quite like the scent, kinda refreshing and natural haha.

Beads are very very fine, not harsh at all, finer than skinfood rice mask. Sometimes i dont even feel the beads haha. Gel is yellowish in color. For gel based exfoliators, we have to make sure fingers are dry. I usually dry my fingers and face with tissue after cleansing. Wait for a few minutes before i exfoliate will give me a easier time.

I saw those white dead skin within seconds. It did made my face smooth, and i dont feel tightness after usage. I dont really see significant brightening effect. I think face look clearer and smoother with CURE. probably because this is gentler since its meant for daily use. i dont really use it daily, usually use it alternately with CURE once a wk. As for blackheads, I think it did remove a LITTLE. No bumps or zits appeared after using it for about a month.

Verdict:

Price 5/10 nearly $30 for small tube of 60g is quite pricey. Moreover, its in gel form, finishes quite fast since i have to squeeze out quite a bit each time. I pass it cos usually we should be able to get it at 20% off.

Effects: 7.5/10 Beads is really fine, hard to find one tts as fine. dead skin flakes appeared much faster compared to CURE. so i will use this when i am in a rush haha. If you're more concerned about the beads part like me, this is quite a decent exfoliator. For pores whitening effects, i think other skincare products say serum will work more effectively.