[REVIEW] Biotherm Pure-Fect Skin Anti-Shine Purifying Cleansing Gel

When Sephora mailed me a $15 discount code to be used for orders over $50, I spent days planning out my purchase so that I was exactly a bit over $50. Little did I know that I would NOT be able to use this discount code for online purchases! Why Sephora??? WHYY??? It even says on the email that I could use it online! (After doing further research, codes could be used online in USA but not in Canada.) This cleanser was online only and not available at any of the Sephoras near me so although I couldn't use my code, I placed my order anyways, thus spending $50 + no discount.

I've never used anything from Biotherm before but I used to always see their advertisements everywhere in Korea. I remember going to the washrooms at Lotte or Shinsaegae and just seeing giant pictures of their famous gel cream all over the stall doors. Something so loved and well received in the land of skincare must mean that they are an awesome brand.

Bother Pure-Fect Skin Anti-Shine Purifying Cleansing Gel (Normal to Oily Skin) Anti - Bacterial Action

CLAIMS
"Did you know that 70% of women aged 20 and older suffer from shiny skin, enlarged pores and imperfections? Help your skin look perfect and pure with the triple-action power Pure.Fect Skin. Featuring L.Digitata, a powerful marine algae that produces a powerful purifying anti-bacterial protection, this complete range helps to matify your skin while keeping it hydrated, balanced, and clear of imperfections." - Source: Biotherm 

PRICE

$21 CAD ~ 125ml (Sephora)

(Also available at Biotherm counters and Shoppers Drugmart)

DIRECTION

"Lather up with lukewarm water in the palm of the hand, before applying to the face using gentle massage movements, avoiding the eye area. Since thoroughly. Morning and evening."

SCENT

It has a fresh, slightly sweet floral scent with a hint of smoke. Where does the smoke come from? I have no clue. Yet every time I was my face, I notice it. I'm not sure if it's just a matter of subjection because although I really notice it, others may not pick up on it. The scent isn't that strong and unlikely to offend anyone.

CONSISTENCY

A clear liquidy gel. 

PERFORMANCE

 This gel cleanser is so thin that if you leave the lid open, it will leak. Despite it's liquidness, a pea size amount is more than enough. With a bit of water, this bubbles up. I like to massage this all over my face focusing especially on my chin where I get the most breakouts and around my nose. It has really help remove oil and sweat without ever making my skin feel dry or taunt. It also rinses off really easily without clinging to my skin like some cream cleansers can. 

It claims to help oil control and balance imperfections but I'm not really sure it did that much for me. I didn't notice that my skin was particularly less oily nor clearer.  For this reason, I think this is a nice cleanser but nothing amazingly effective.   The results might be better if paired with the Pure-Fect Gel Toner which I don't have.

OVERALL

 I really enjoyed this cleanser. I've never seen anything foam up from a gel like this and I really enjoyed the experience of it. It has made cleansing a breeze because it's simple to put on and simple to rinse off. I'm not sure I will repurchase it as its expensive and I'd like to try other cleansers as well. However, at the moment, it is my favourite. 

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[COLLECTION] Best of Beauty 2015

Stock Photo from PinkPot

2015 ~ It wasn't my best year. There were a lot of changes and transitions that really force growth. Even now, I don't know if there will ever be a moment when I won't be growing. I think that's just life. You face challenges, you meet them, and then you deal with it to the best of your abilities. While in the meantime, indulge in things that make you happy - which in my case is playing with makeup.

MAKE UP

On the beauty front, I really stuck with simple, easy things that I knew I could depend on.  Here are my beauty favourites of 2015. This is the first time I'm writing this type of post and I'm truly showing everything that I would genuinely repurchase if I ever use up. Many, many of the things are stuff I've shown before and if you ever ask me for recommendations, these are the things I would suggest.

Too Cool For School - Artclass by Rodin: It's become my go-to-contour palette this entire year. Neither too cool nor too warm, I think it will suit a lot of skintones. (Reviewed Here)

Clio Touching Apple Cheek: This is my second favourite for contour. Simple and quick, it gives me instant cheekbones - though it's not as long lasting as the TCFS.

Urban Decay Duo Shadow in Sin/Mushroom: I love this combination. Sin is amazingly natural, bright, and beautiful while Mushroom is warmer and taupe. It's just an easy duo to have and to throw into my purse when I'm traveling.

Etude House Surprise Concealer: My go-to for amazing coverage under the eyes. Got to keep those bags under control!

Essence Long Lasting Lipstick (Barely There): I highly recommend this lipstick range for anybody. It's a drugstore gem. (Shown Here)

Dior Addict Lip Glow: This goes into my work bag everyday - simple, moisturizing, and gives a natural tint of colour.

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow 20E: Just about my favourite stick shadow at the moment. The colour is light neutral taupe.

Innisfree Ampoule Intense Cushion: It's really hydrating but not overly dewy!

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner (Black Scotch):  I love this liner! It's seriously a great everyday special something colour. I see it on Sephora.ca so I guess, it's back this year? (Reviewed Here)

Tony Moly Peach Lip Balm: This is my favourite lip balm of all times. It's clear but really hydrating. I put it on before I sleep and in the morning I can still feel it. It smells really tastey too!

Dior Rosy Glow Blush: This is actually my second favorite blush of this year and every time I use it, I try to be really careful not to dent the design. My absolute favourite blush is Etude House's Cookie Blusher in Grapefruit. I've lost it somewhere though. 

Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer: This mascara primer out performs a lot of more expensive lashes primers.

Physician's Formula Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio: I've been using these for years and I still can't find anything better. They last really well and does not smudge on my oily eyelids.

Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil: This is a simple slanted pencil that twists up. It's really cheap and easy to use. I've gone through many of these.

Darkness Eye Lash Glue: The best eyelash glue ever. It's got a wand tip that allows for more precision.

SKIN CARE

Missha Flower Bouquet Cherry Blossom Cleansing Oil: It gets everything off easily and doesn't leave my skin feeling dry nor irritated. (Reviewed Here)

Mamonde Lotus Mud Mask: This draws out clogged pores without feeling overly drying. In fact, after rinsing it off, my skin feels pretty nice. (Reviewed Here)

Aritaum Fair Smile Fermentation Lip and Eye Remover: This really gets even the most stubborn eye makeup off easily. (Reviewed Here)

Physician's Formula Ultra Nourishing Argan Oil: I love adding a drop of this into my moisturizer just to amp up hydration.

Scinic Snail Matrix Cream: This stuff is wonderful! I pulled it out after my skin began having really dry patches again. When I use this I don't need the Physician's Formula Argan Oil. (Reviewed Here).

Origins Ginzing Eye Cream: This eye cream has a bit of cooling sensation as well as a peach tint so it's great in the morning when I'm in a hurry but I'm also feeling tired.

Clarins Super Restorative Total Eye Concentrate: Really light, hydrating, sinks in quickly and does not mess with my eye makeup. The only downside is that it's expensive. I've just been using this at night time to ration out the sample. 

Bother Pure-Fect Skin Gel Cleanser: Although it may seem like a runny clear gel, it actually lathers up amazingly and cleans my skin without stripping it. 

That's it for my favourites 2015! I felt almost a bit guilty pulling this list together after realizing a lot of the products are things I've reviewed but I hope you've found it helpful. I'd like to know, what are your favourite item of last year?

6 comments Aritaum, biotherm, bobbi brown, clarions, Clio, collection, Dior, etude house, Innisfree, Mamonde, missha, Origins, physician's formula, scinic, Tony Moly, too cool for school, Urban Decay