Monday, June 3, 2013

Beauty Review: The Face Shop Chia Seed Sebum Control Moisture Cream

This was actually an impulse buy as Faceshop was having a 50% off. 
Furthermore, Suzy is the spokesperson of this product.
I just have to get it. 


After trying it for a week, I have to say I love it!
It is supposed to be used as a last step of skincare routine.
In the past, I have always sworn by using a night cream of a heavier texture,
However, I have developed milia seeds( oil seeds) on my face as a result of over nutrition.
Since then, I have always wanted to look for cream of a lighter texture, and here it is it.

It is a colorless, light, gel cream which is said to contain 73.64% chia seed extract.
Furthermore, it is oil free! Good for sensitive skin.
I am sure you have heard of the health benefits of chia seeds for consumption( Go try the chia seed bread from Breadtalk, it is said to make you eat less potentially)
When applied on the skin, it promotes hydration and it contains over 60% essential fatty acids for a better complexion.

What I like about this cream is it feels really light on the skin, with the right amount of hydration.
Suited for both day and night application. ( after essence)
It smells like Ion Shopping Centre. I don't know why but it does. 
There is also a sebum control function which helps to control excess sebum, especially comes in handy when you apply it before makeup application.
However, I do not really recommend it for those who have extremely dry skin as the hydration might not be enough. 

In a humid country like Singapore,
I think this amount of hydration provided is just right.


8 comments:

  1. Hi,

    thank you for your review :D
    I've been looking for this about sometime.

    Can I know if this would suit an extreme oily skin? Because most cream is always in heavier texture so I'm afraid that it would break me out :(

    and one more, how does the sebum control function? does it controls your oil?

    thanks, very appreciate if you could reply me:D

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  2. Hello there.

    This cream is not heavy in texture, that's why you can use it as a day cream too, before your makeup routine.

    I am a combination and I feel that it helps to control the oil secretion especially in my T-zone. My make-up stays longer too.

    I think it will be a good product for people with oily skin too. It feels very lightweight when applied on the skin, leaving no sticky feeling thereafter.

    You can try it^^

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  3. hy thx for this review... maybe i will buy this product after read your review. hemm..

    but, wait... my skin is really sensitive and oily especially in my T-zone, so can I use this cream-i mean, is this cream can be use for sensitive skin?
    and this cream can tighten pores?

    thx :)

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    1. Hi, as this cream is for sebum control, it will effectively manage the sebum. I have rather sensitive dry skin and it works for me. doesn't break me out or sth

      I think it does not really minimise pores but it does make your skin smoother. ^^

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  4. Hello I was wondering if this can be applied after my ac clinic gel lotion or would it be too much? thnx!

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    1. Hello. Nope, this is very lightweight,you can use it as the final step of skincare, after your ac clinic gel lotion. :)

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  5. can I apply this oil free only ...I don't want to put make up on my face
    so I want to know this can protect sun .....

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  6. Hi Elaine,

    OMG, I totally agree that this smells like ION Orchard! And I thought I was the only weird one! I really love this moisturizer. It is my holy grail moisturizer for an oily-combination skin person like me, and I'm so glad this worked well for you as well. It doesn't give an overly oily texture to your skin but in fact has significantly cut down oil on my skin when worn. Furthermore, my complexion has drastically improved from usage of this product so yay! :)

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