[RM32.90, 300ml; Nature Republic]
So here's the story: My friend has been telling me for ages about this marvellous multipurpose moisturiser she uses that has helped tremendously with her acne woes.
I'm extremely sceptical about trying out new skincare products, thanks to my hypersensitive skin that doesn't take well to many commercial chemicals and essences.
On my recent trip to Jakarta however, I met up with her and she promptly noticed how irritated my skin looked. I occasionally experience breakouts that get out of hand, and the signs of these battles take time to heal. Plus, the short plane ride from Kuala Lumpur had taken its toll.
Her skin, on the other hand, had a luminous glow and you could hardly make out any major blemishes - this despite not having a single drop of makeup on.
At that point, I was 50% sold. Never underestimate how powerful word-of-mouth marketing can be. :P
This was taken about 4 hours or so upon getting off the plane on a very early flight. I've got a touch of concealer on.
The product she recommended is from a Korean brand, Nature Republic, and it's their best-selling Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel. Nature Republic's Malaysian website and retail stores stock it.
The tub is rather huge.
If only this was aloe vera jelly... I'll eat it all.
It does have a clean, strong fragrance to it (which got me worried), but it aced the patch test I did on the back of my palm. The gel texture's really cool and non-greasy too - bonus points for that!
Giving this a whirl over the next few days to see if it helps combat dryness, irritation and blemishes.
Apparently you could also use it as a face and lip mask, shaving gel (for the dudes), on your hair and nails, and to repair sun damage.
