Just An Ordinary Girl

Photo By: Elin Chow

I was introduced to The Face Shop Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam while I was doing some quick shopping at The Face Shop retail store. A retail assistant came over to assist with my purchase and while she was attending to me, she tried to convince me to include this Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam into my shopping basket as well. Of course, I was not very keen in making a purchase, especially when I am not familiar with this product at all. Surprisingly, the retail assistant was very patient and followed me around the store, trying to convince me how great this cleansing foam was. At the end, I was pressured into making a purchase and I was actually glad that I did. Thanks to the persistent retail assistant, I managed to add another great facial cleanser to my skin care routine.

What The Face Shop Says

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam is a gentle facial cleanser made with Rice Water that helps to cleanse and remove impurities from the skin effectively. While cleansing, its rice water ingredient also keep the skin moisturized, leaving it feeling softer and brighter than before.

Benefits Of Rice Water On Skin

For centuries, rice water is Asia's one best kept secret due to its many amazing skin benefits. Rice water, or in particular, fermented rice water, is known to be rich in antioxidants, minerals, B vitamins, vitamin E and traces of Pitera, the magical anti-aging elixir found in all SKII products. Pitera is famously known for its ability in promoting cell regeneration, thus helping skin to stay young and beautiful.

Apart from that. the nutrients in the fermented rice water is said to have the ability to shrinking pores size, reduce fine lines, fade dark aging spots and firm up the skin. Due to its antioxidants properties, fermented rice water is also believed to have the ability to ease inflammation, thus creating a healthier, smoother and more radiant looking skin.

What I Like About This Cleansing Foam

1. Gentle cleanser

The Face Shop Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam is an extremely gentle cleanser, yet it cleanse the skin well. While keeping the skin clear and clean, it does not strip the skin of its natural oil, thus leaving it feeling soft and moisturized.  I am actually pleased that my skin does not feel irritated or dry after I washed the cleansing foam off with clean water. On the other hand, I find this product rather effective in helping me to soothe the irritation and redness during my bad skin days.

I do not have dry or sensitive skin, but still, I often get red patches on my face sometimes, especially on bad air days. The skin tends to dry and flake off at these spots, leaving an itchy sensation. Whenever at such times, I would usually find myself reaching out for this cleansing foam to soothe my irritated and sensitive skin. I must agree that this product is very gentle on skin, yet it efficiently helps to exfoliate flaky dead skin cells.

In addition to that, I noticed that my complexion seems to appear brighter and glow more radiantly on the days when I used this product. I actually like the consistency of this product too. It is very soft and creamy, but not too runny. Surprisingly, it foams well too. This product also comes with a very light milky rice smell which I am not particularly fond of. The smell is nothing unpleasant, so I am not sure why I dislike it.

Unfortunately, this cleansing foam does not have any oil controlling properties at all. My skin tends to feel very greasy again just after a few hours I had washed my face with The Face Shop Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam. Thus, this might not be suitable for all skin types as what The Face Shop has claimed. Instead, my experiences with this cleansing foam actually tells me that it might be more suited for people with dry or sensitive skin due to its gentleness.

2. Removes makeup efficiently

Furthermore, I must say that this product really does a great job in helping me to remove some of my waterproof makeup without causing any irritation to my skin and eyes. However, do not expect it to remove everything.

3. Packaging

I have a love - hate relationship with the packaging. First, let me explain what are the things I love about the packaging.


The Face Shop Rice Water Bright O2 Cleansing Foam comes in a sturdy pump tube with a transparent cap, containing 120ml of the product. I always feel that such packaging is very hygienic and easy to use. While the it is beautiful to look at, I actually find the packaging a little bit too bulky and not exactly travel-friendly at all. Even so, I would still find myself packing this product into my travel bag whenever I am going for a weekend getaway. This is when I usually put on very minimal makeup and since this product serves well as both a facial cleanser and an effective makeup remover. I figured it out that it will make my life much more convenient to bring it along for my shorter trips.
However, the only bad thing is that the tube is opaque, which makes it impossible for me to determine how much of the product is left. I would definitely love to know how much of the cleansing foam I have used so that I could buy a new one before it completely finishes up.

Most of the pumps does not work flawlessly all the time. For those that does not work well, a lot of the product might be stuck and gone wasted at the bottom of the tube if I could not get them out. Annoyingly, the dispensing pump cap of this product cannot be opened, which makes it impossible for me to get to the bottom of the tube. As much as I love the packaging, I also hate the fact that so much product has been wasted.

It would be great if The Face Shop could consider changing the packaging to a transparent tube, with a pump cap that can be opened. This would definitely help its consumers to avoid any unnecessary wastage.

Photo By: Elin Chow

In 2013, I packed my bags, quit my job , withdrew my entire savings from the bank and left for Kuala Lumpur (KL) with my husband. To me, leaving Singapore was one of the most difficult decision I had made in my life. It was not a surprise that none of my family members or close friends could understand my decision.

I spent a year thinking deeply before I finally came to a decision.  But when I excitedly announced my plans to people around me, I received no positive responses. None of the people around me were supportive. Instead, many have asked me why I have chosen to relocate to Malaysia when most Singaporeans are leaving for countries with a higher standard of living like Australia, Canada or USA.

So, why am I leaving Singapore when plenty of Malaysians are trying to get into my country? Even my Malaysians colleagues are very surprised when they learnt that I am actually a Singaporean. I was even told by several of them that a lot of their Malaysian friends have actually renounced their Malaysian citizenship to become Singaporeans. No Singaporeans would want leave Singapore for Malaysia. Why I have not follow the norm?

Well, it all began with my Malaysian husband who desperately wanted to be back home permanently. Of course, we fought several times because of this issue. We could be in a long distance relationship which I think I can never accept. However, we never have the intention to break up. We simply could not because we just love each other too much.

So, we were left with only two options - Continue to live our life in Singapore or get married and settle down in KL.

After giving much thoughts to this matter, you would know that I have chosen to get married and relocate to KL with my husband. This is seriously the most difficult decision for me to make in the entire 22 years of my life. In this blog post, I shall be documenting my reasons that eventually led me into making my final decision.

Pros of Living in Malaysia

1. Transport system

Certainly, KL does not have the best transport system in the world. But at least, it is definitely efficient enough to transport me to most of the places in KL without frequent breakdown or delays. In fact, I always find the trains in KL to be more efficient than the ones in Singapore. Similarly, trains are relatively crowded during peak hours too. But definitely, not as crowded as in Singapore. I found it very stressful and mentally draining to commute in extremely overcrowded trains everyday when I was still in Singapore. It was even worst when trains started to breakdown more frequently than before as I have to spend more time on commuting everyday.

However, buses in KL tend not to arrive on time as traffic congestion can be pretty bad during the peak hours. So, waiting for buses in KL can be rather frustrating at times. I will try to avoid commuting by bus in KL as much as I could.


The bus services in Singapore are still far from being reliable or punctual either. Just like the trains, delays are common nowadays. Even when the buses managed to arrive on time, they are usually packed like sardine.

Singapore used to have one of the best transport system in the world. However, in recent years, I started to feel very disappointed with our transport system. I actually find commuting to work in Singapore to be more stressful than the work itself.

Now, I feel really glad that I have made the right decision to relocate to KL. Certainly, I would never want to experience the stress of commuting to work ever in life again.

2. Car ownership



KL is often well-known for its terrible traffic congestion, no matter the time of the day. So, be prepared to find yourself caught in a jam for at least an hour if you are driving your way to work.

Parking

Most of the time, you probably do not need to pay a fee to park your car unless you are driving into major shopping malls, business buildings or city areas. If not, you could just park in any empty space which you could find around the vicinity. However, in certain areas, you would need to look out for any traffic police who may appear any time to issue you a summon for illegal parking.

Living with car in Malaysia has gave me plenty of freedom and convenience to travel around and explore the rest of the country. I find this so much better than having to squeeze into a crowded train or bus just to get to any shopping mall in Singapore.

3. Public holidays

Malaysia has one of the highest number of public holidays in the world, currently ranking number seven in the top ten countries after Thailand, Indonesia, India and Hong kong. Just in KL alone, I would be enjoying at least 18 days off from work a year for free. Undeniably, this is the most awesome part about working in KL!

Now, I believe many of you might start to question whether Malaysians do ever work. Of course they do. In fact, working overtime is quite common, but for me, I usually get to knock off from work on time at 5.30pm. The latest would be 6pm for me. Most of the colleagues, including my boss would probably leave the office by 7 pm.

Working in KL enables me to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Other than working in the office, I am happy that I actually have plenty of time for my family and personal life as well. I enjoy the slower pace of life in KL very much. Now, I am glad to have escape from the hectic Singapore lifestyle for good.

4. Compulsory CPF contribution

Put aside the conversion rate, the salary package is really not that bad in KL. Currently, I am earning so much more as compared to the times when I was still working in Singapore. Furthermore, it is not a mandatory for me to contribute to CPF (known as EPF) in Malaysia. Certainly, I do not mind even if it is a must for me to make a contribution to EPF too. Unlike Singapore, EPF can be fully withdraw after reaching the age of 55. It will become part of my retirement fund.

CPF vs EPF contribution & interest rates

In addition, I did a quick comparison between Singapore CPF and Malaysia EPF contribution and interest rates.



In Singapore, employed Singaporean citizen up to the age of 50 are obligated to contribute 20% of their wages into their respective CPF accounts every month. The employer, on the other hand, are required to contribute an additional amount equivalent 16% of the employee's monthly wage.
EPF has a guarantee a minimum dividend rate of 2.5% annually, but usually, it is much more higher. A 6.35% dividend rate is declared in 2013, the highest ever payout in over a decade.

Which is the better system? I shall leave it for you guys to judge. I have written a detailed post summarizing the main differences between the CPF and EPF systems in both countries. If anyone is interested, please read my Singapore CPF VS Malaysia EPF post.

5. Cost of living

When compared to the cost of living in Singapore, KL is still an affordable city to live in. Although the cost of eating out in KL is higher than in Singapore, the price of housing, healthcare and public transportation remain at affordable levels. It is relatively cheap to rent a room in KL. With RM 600 per month, you could probably rent an entire 3 rooms apartment that is located outside of the city area. There are plently of rooms for rent in a semi-detached house for as low as RM 250 per month too.

A condominum that is located outside of the KL city would probably cost about RM 600k. Apparently, this is how much a 4-room HDB flat would cost in Singapore. If I have an option, I would definitely choose to live in a condominum.

The ridiculous high cost associated with raising a child in Singapore scares me very much too. How am I going to raise a child when I am struggling to feed myself?

6. Obsessed with paper qualification

Singapore is an extremely competitive society obsessed with paper qualifications. A thing which I always hate because it give rise to elitism in our society.

I am always not a very ambitious person. All I wanted in life is to have a job that will give me a decent and stable income. I once thought that completing university will help me to make enough income to lead a comfortable life. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

Having an university qualification in Singapore is no big deal, especially for those that are obtained from a private institution. In fact, based on my personal experience, private diplomas and degrees are often not recognized by the government sectors.

Between work experiences and paper qualifications, I believe most employers in Singapore would prefer to hire the better educated candidate rather than the one who only have plenty of work experiences.

A local degree holder would naturally fetch a higher pay than a private degree holder. To me, this is absolutely frustrating because I seriously think that private university are no way inferior to the local university. Throughout my three years in private university, I spent two of the years working full time in the day and attending part-time classes at night. I gained experiences which are never taught in books. But that does not help me to start anywhere higher than those who actually graduated from a local university. I got even more frustrated to know that even a foreigner who holds a foreign degree from some unrecognized university is offered a better pay package than me.

Furthermore, being overly obsessed with chasing paper qualifications actually makes Singaporeans apathetic to changes around them. Singapore is an emotionless society filled with not really 'nice' people. I do not mean that Singaporeans are not nice and friendly. But rather, our niceties does not seem to go beyond the surface level. Most of time we are just too obsessed with striving for excellence that we forget about caring for others.

To put it in other words, Singapore education system is rigid and very result-orientated, which does not encourage innovative and creative individuals. I believe this is also the reason why Singapore has not been very successful in producing as much entrepreneurs as Malaysia.

I have never encountered such problem while I was seeking for employment in KL. Paper qualification is important too, but without relevant experiences, chances of you securing an employment will be lower. Most Malaysians I have met are very friendly people who I could easily start a conversation with.

7. Flexibility

In Singapore, everyone simply just follow what the higher authorities say we should do. Although we often question the golden rule set by these people, eventually, we will still do whatever we are told to do. In fact, we have become extremely reliant on the rules set by higher authorities that we started to lose our own ability to solve problems.

The society lacks the flexibility to handle new challenges. Singaporeans are generally 'trained' to follow rules. I must say that we really did a good job on that. But sometimes, I really feel that our society is just too structured and rigid, which does not really encourage creativity.

I would not deny that Singapore is indeed a very fast and efficient country. But it comes with a price. A higher quality of life will naturally leads to a higher cost of living. Did I asked for that? Not really. I just wanted a simple and not so stressful life.

Cons of Living in Malaysia

I believe every city has it good and bad side. KL is definitely is not exception as well. Having listed all the good aspects of living in KL, let us look at some of the bad aspects of this city now.

1. Ringgit - the weaker currency

Undeniably, the weakening currency is always the bad thing about working in Malaysia. To be frank, I was actually surprised by the price of goods in Malaysia. All of a sudden, I realized that I could no longer buy as much products as before. Yes, it is certainly very frustrating, especially for those who just love shopping very much. But at least, I have learnt to spend my money more wisely now.

My Singaporean friends often told me that the cost of living in Malaysia is very low, thus I would have nothing much to worry about. I always thought so too. But I would probably ask them to stop comparing apples to oranges now. Cost of living in Malaysia is low, but not as cheap as we assumed it to be. Without the high exchange rates between SGD and MYR, Malaysia, or particularly KL, can quite an expensive country to live in. Locals who are earning their income in Malaysia are struggling to make ends meet every month due to the high cost of living. Eating out is expensive where a plate of chicken rice will easily cost you RM 5. Then I will see people starting to convert the RM 5 into SGD and thought that is really cheap.

However, if you gave it a deeper thought, if you are earning SGD, I believe you will be spending your income in Singapore too. Thus, it is not very right to convert and compare the price of goods in Malaysia with those in Singapore.

The weaker Ringgit also makes travelling seems almost impossible most of the time. For Southeast Asia countries, except for Singapore, it is still fine. However, if you wish to visit Europe, I believe you would need to have at least RM 15k in hand.

2. Language barriers

In Malaysia, where unlike Singapore, Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. Thus, it is relatively important for one to be conversant in Bahasa Malaysia, especially when you plan to set up a business in Malaysia.

Communicating with the Malaysian Chinese living in KL is not a problem as most of them can either speak Mandarin or Cantonese. However, I find it difficult to engage in a conversation with the Malay population, who usually communicate in Bahasa Malaysia. Even so, I am glad that there is actually quite a number of them who are rather fluent in English language. But still, it is important and good for me to master some basic Bahasa Malaysia if I have decided to stay in KL on a long-term basis.

3. Higher crime rates

Crimes are pretty rampant in Malaysia nowadays, especially theft, pickpocketing and rapes. In Malaysia, I have to stay alert and be very careful with all my personal belongings at all times. I could no longer enjoy the kind of safe environment like I used to while I was still in Singapore.

4. Lesser career advancement & opportunities

Comparing to Singaporeans, Malaysians are less ambitious. Most of them are easily satisfied with a decent and stable job, thus job hopping is actually less common. As a result, there are actually lesser career advancement opportunities available in the workforce. Companies in Malaysia seldom send its employees for trainings too. Most of them would not see the need to.

To an extent, this is not an absolutely bad thing. At least I would not feel the pressure and stress to constantly upgrade myself to survive in the competitive society.

Conclusion

Do I see myself moving back to Singapore someday? Well, probably, but chances are not high. Currently, I feel really satisfied with my life in KL. But for certain, I do not have the intention to give up my Singapore citizenship. After all, Singapore is still my homeland.

I used to love my little red dot very much and feel very proud to be a Singaporean. However, life has become so stressful and tough in Singapore in the past decade. The Singapore which I have knew is changed. Will I be able to earn enough to even feed myself? I am not very confident with that. Even if I could, I am not satisfied with just living with the bare minimum, struggling every month to make ends meet. I also hate to share our limited spaces with all the foreigners who Singapore welcomed in with open arms.

We could have postponed our plans where we continue to work in Singapore and only relocate to KL once we have enough savings to provide us a comfortable life. But how old we would be when that time finally comes? It is better that we start everything anew when we are still young.

If I were to become rich someday, I might fell in love with this city once again. But now, I am satisified with my life in KL. Apart from that, I also enjoy exploring the rural side of Malaysia very much.

If you are curious about my life in Malaysia, please read: FAQ About My Life In Malaysia

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It has been really a while since I last put on makeup and spent some quality time with my husband. I could not remember when was the last time we went for a shopping, movie and dinner date all in one day. We used to do that every week when we were still dating. But sadly, not anymore after we got married. My husband was always not very keen about the idea of going on a date during the weekend. In fact, spending his entire weekend at home with his family is all he wanted to do.

So, I was really surprised that he actually initated a date this time. I could not describe how happy and excited I was when he actually asked if I would like to go to the mall for some shopping and a movie that saturday.

However, we had a fight on that saturday morning. Of course, I cried. Although everything went back to normal after that, we arrived at the mall rather late, thus not having enough time to do much shopping. Even so, we did managed to spend some quality time together and just enjoying each other other's company.

That saturday reminds me of our dating days. So, to keep the passion alive in a marriage, it is crucial that we will never stop dating each other. A simple date will keep the spark alive in a relationship.

Anyway, this week photo will be a selfie to record my happiest moment of the week. Go on a date with your spouse if you have not too. It is always frustrating that marriage always lead us to take things for granted. We often lost the passion and excitement we used to have for each other and I believe going on a regular date would help to bring the spark back.

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What I Dislike About This Cleansing Puff

1. Costly

The cleansing puff actually comes with a string attached to it, so you could hang it up somewhere to dry once you are done cleansing your face. Make sure you hang it up in a well-ventilated space to dry to slow down the growth of bacteria and mold on the puff.

Final Thoughts

Adding a Konjac sponge into your everyday cleansing routine could make a big difference, especially for people with oily and acne-prone skin. Konjac sponges are extremely gentle cleanser, thus it can be used on skin types. To me, this is just the perfect thing to use if I wish to exfoliate my skin everyday. You could also use it twice a week if you hate the idea of exfoliating everyday.

For me, I am really glad that I have found the Nature Republic 100% Red Clay Jelly Cleansing Puff. Using it to wash my face has really helped to improve my skin greatly and will definitely continue to purchase this puff if not for the price. Hopefully, I would be able to find a cheaper alternative to replace it.

If you have purchased the Nature Republic 100% Jelly Cleansing Puff online, do not be too surprised if you have received a air-tight plastic pouch with a slightly damp sponge. In fact, almost all of the Konjac sponges brands in the market also packaged and shipped its products slightly wet too. I am not sure what is the real reason, but I guess this is probably to keep the sponges hydrated, thus preventing it from cracking and breaking off during shipment.

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The farm has a few bonsai for sale as well. Unsurprisingly, you could also find a variety of cactus being sold here just like any farms in Cameron Highlands.


At the end of the photo taking session, we actually gave the Bangladeshi staff a RM 10 tip for capturing these interesting and funny photos for the 5 of us. Although tipping is not a mandatory, we did not mind paying him since we managed to have lots of fun too. Besides, he was very happy to help us re-take any photos which we were not satisfied with and offered to take more for us if we would like to. I believe the Mountain Strawberry Farm is few of the many farms where you could enjoy such service in the Cameron Highlands. So, forget about the bumpy drive and be sure to visit this farm if you prefer a less crowded place with cool and refreshing air.

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I received some chocolates balls from one of my colleagues who just came back from Japan. The packaging are just so adorable! If I were in Japan, I believe I would not be able to resist myself from buying and bringing some of these chocolate balls home too. I really think that the Japanese are one of the most creative group of people in the world!

Eventualy, we decided to just stop somewhere along the narrow road and took that opportunity to capture some of our travel memories. The tea plantations actually provide an excellent background for photo taking. However, it was a pity that I did not bring my DSLR along with me on this particular trip. So, this made it a must for me to visit the tea plantations very soon again to have some of its beauty captured on my DSLR.

Photo By: Elin Chow

A basic skin care regimen starts with a good cleanser. It is very important to wash your face with a cleaner twice a day even if you does not wear any makeup. Facial cleanser helps to remove makeup, pollutants, bacteria and any excess oils, dirt and debris from your skin. After washing,  This would keep your pores clean, thus allowing any moisturizing products to penetrate deeper and more efficiently into your skin.

However, finding the right facial cleanser for your skin is no easy task. This is not an exception for someone who has combination skin like me as well.

Since puberty, I have always been bothered by relatively oily skin that is very prone to breakouts. Thus, for the longest time in my life, I have been desperately searching for a perfect cleanser that would keep my face oil and acne-free just for a few hours in a day.


So, I started buying and trying numerous brands of facial wash that are available in the market, particularly those which claimed to be super effective in controlling oil and acne. However, nothing seems to work for my skin until someone introduced me to the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. Even though I was feeling rather skeptical at that time, I still decided to give this product a try. However, never have I expected that the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser will become my most favorite facial wash of all time.

About EverSoft

Launched in 1985, EverSoft offers a complete range of skin and body care products made with natural ingredients that are safe and gentle for most skin types.

What Does EverSoft Says

Infused with 100% Ginkgo and Grapefruit extract, the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser helps to unclog pores and remove dirt, impurities and excess oil, leaving skin feeling refreshed and clean. Other than that, it is also effective in providing long-lasting oil control without over-drying the skin, thus preventing the growth of acne-causing bacteria.

Formulated with Japanese technology, EverSoft Range of Facial Cleansers and Scrubs are specifically designed for Asian skin, especially for young women aged between 18 to 29 years old.

Ingredients

Ginkgo - Known to be one of the oldest living tree on Earth, the extract from Ginkgo leaves contain high levels of antioxidants that are effective in preventing skin from signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. In addition to its anti-aging benefits, Ginkgo extract is also found to have the ability in protecting skin against UV damages.

Apart from that, Gingko extract have also shown anti-inflammatory properties that may help to reduce the occurrence of acne and other skin problems such as Rosacea and Eczema. Due to its anti-bacterial properties, Gingko extract is said to have the ability in helping to clean and clear most bacteria and debris from the skin, which effectively also reduce the number of breakouts and infections.

Grapefruit - Contains a high amount of Vitamin A and C, minerals and antioxidants which simulate the production of Collagen, thus bringing extra smoothness and elasticity to the skin.

What I Like About This Product

1. Oil & acne control

I could not describe how much I love the clean and refreshed feeling every time after I washed my face with the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser. This product is really efficient in removing excess oil and dirt from my skin and keep off oily shine from my face for as long as 8 hours a day. Since I started using this facial cleanser, I am glad that my skin has become less prone to breakouts. My pores also feels so much cleaner than before. With the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser, I could manage my oily skin now.

2. No dryness & tightness

While it keeps my skin clear and clean, I am glad that this facial cleanser does not strip the natural oils off my skin. My skin does not feel dry or tight after using this product. On the other hand, I was surprised by how smooth and soft my face actually feels after I washed off the facial cleanser with water.

3. Very affordable

I was actually feeling very surprised by the affordability of EverSoft products, especially for an imported Japanese brand. You could easily purchase a 170g tube of EverSoft facial Cleanser at RM 16.90 from most drugstores and supermarkets in Malaysia. It will probably take me about 8 months to finish the entire tube.

If you find that 170g is just a little too big and bulky for you. the EverSoft facial cleanser is available in 50g (RM 6.20) and 100g (RM 11.20) as well.

4. A wide range of choices

It is great that EverSoft has launched a wide range facial cleansers, each targeted to different skin care needs. I was so spoiled for choice and could not decide which one to buy. Initially, I picked out the Avocado one to try and decided that it does not suit my skin very well. I needed something that could help to control the oil without over-drying my skin and for that, I am glad that I have found the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser .


1. EverSoft Organic Avocado Facial Cleanser - Deep Nourishing 

The deep nourishing formula, which is infused with 100% organic Avocado extract, is suitable for people of all skin types. Rich in Phytosterol and Vitamin E, it helps to revive and strengthen skin tissues efficiently and provides hydration and nourishment to the skin.

2. EverSoft Organic Rice Milk & Honey Facial Cleanser - Double Moisturizing

The double moisturizing formula, infused with 100% organic Rice Milk and Honey extracts,is specially designed for people with normal or dry skin. Rich in both essential nutrients and Vitamin B1 & B2, it helps to lock in moisture, prevent dryness and promote smooth and healthy looking skin.

3. EverSoft Tomato & Cucumber Facial Cleanser - Pore Minimising

The pore minimizing formula, infused with 100% organic Tomato and Cucumber extracts, is specially designed for people with normal or oily skin. Rich in amino acids, minerals and Vitamin C, it helps to soften and refine skin. Cucumber extracts efficiently remove excess sebum without over-drying, leaving skin feeling clean and smooth.

4. EverSoft Pomegranate & Mulberry Facial Cleanser - Whitening Action

The whitening action formula, infused with 100% organic Pomegranate and Mulberry extracts, is specially designed for people with dry or combination skin. Enriched with Vitamin C, a powerful anti-oxidant, it helps to renew and lighten dark spots, thus resulting in a more even skin tone.

5. Organic Apricot Facial Scrub - Blackhead Clearing

Infused with 100% Apricot extracts and Jojoba beads , its deep scrubbing action helps to exfoliates the skin deeply, cleaning pores and removing blackheads, impurities, dead skin and excess oil from the skin.
What I Dislike About This Product

I have been using the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser for the past 3 years. I could find absolutely nothing to dislike or complain about this product. I believe I will still continue to use this product as my daily facial cleanser unless I have found something better to replace it.


How Do I Use This Product

Using the EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser is just like using any other facial cleanser you will find in the market. Just in case this is the first time you are using a facial cleanser, you may wish to follow the steps listed below.

1. Wet your face with clean water

2. Squeeze an appropriate amount of the facial cleanser onto your palm and lather with some water

3. Message gently onto your face before washing it clean with water

It is important to cleanse your face twice a day (day and night) to keep your skin clean and free from dirt, impurities and excess oil. This is especially so for people with oily skin.

With EverSoft Organic Ginkgo with Grapefruit Facial Cleanser, I am glad that I will no longer be bothered by my super oily and acne-prone skin again.

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