Product Trial | Proactiv Solution - WEEK 3

I honestly see significant improvement in my skin in comparison to the previous weeks, though a few new spots would appear, the existing spots are slowly healing.

You can compare my skin to the previous weeks:

At the beginning
Week 1 

Week 2 

TOURIST IN LONDON

If you are not wanting to go sight seeing but have a London style retail therapy and a roam around then continue reading this post. Here's a little insight of where I usually roam around in London.

My German friend, Kimberly visited London and kindly asked me to take her to a few of my most visit locations.

Gigantic snicker bar found in Selfridges and a cheeky meal at Wagamamas.

A mini haul: High Waisted Shorts - RI, Lace Top - Forever 21, Tangle Teezer - Selfridges.

Where I recommend?

1. Beak Street - Year Zero London (Korean Kpop star's favourite London store... G-dragon)

2. Carnaby Street - Monki, Cheap Monday and David & Golliath 

3. Oxford Street - Topshop, Forever 21, Zara, Selfridges, Primark, River Island and Pull & Bear ETC

4. New Bond Street - Victoria Secret 

5. Westfield - Stratford (Olympic arena) and White City. Many restaurants, high end and high street stores

6. China Town - Not every country has an Asian culture insight, definitely try an egg tart if you have never had one before. 

7. Regent Street - High end stores - Burberry, Armani, and Levi ETC

8. Covent Garden - French connection, Muji, Jack Wills ETC and many restaurants

Oh.. and Nandos if you love chicken! This restaurant is dotted around London!

Thank you for reading and happy shopping!
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Product Trial | Proactiv Solution - WEEK 2

I found the best lighting to take these weekly shots, early in the morning I cleansed my face and took this photo soon after. This is the true image of my skin.

I feel my skin is improving, the right side of my face (left side on the screen) acne area is decreasing  however I cannot see major improvements on my forehead, the redness is reduced. At the moment, the weekly reviews are fluctuating.
I'm trying to drink as much water as I can and also do some home exercise for about 5-10 minutes to get my heart pumping. I am desperate for the sun and warm weather to return so I can go jogging again!

To see previous weeks:

 START

 WEEK 1 

Product Trial | Proactiv Solution - WEEK 1

Prepare your eyes for my naked skin... 

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If you have not read the Proactiv post, I suggest you to read it first before continuing.

I do not feel there is any improvement yet, I will give the product time to work on my skin. However, I do feel that my skin is quite dry in patches and parts are peeling due to the acid contained in the product. Due to this I will reduce the usage by only using it once a day.

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Product Trial | Proactiv Solution - Daily Cleansing For Acne-Prone Skin Blemishes Spots

Proactiv claims the product will help to prevent breakouts in three simple steps; the product should  cleanse the skin, help unclog pores and target the leading causes of breakouts. Also the product claims there will be DRAMATIC RESULTS IN WEEKS. Therefore I'd like to try this product and see if my skin will be clearer.

History of my skin: I have always had acne-prone skin since the age of twelve due to puberty. Over the years my skin has improved however it is scarred. Though my skin has improved, currently my forehead has been breaking out which is new to me as I never have had acne on my forehead. Usually it's on my temples, in between my eyebrows, and on the skin of both side of my nose. 

Other solutions to prevent breakouts: Firstly, in order to help my skin improve, I will continue to drink as many glass of water or green tea as the fluid will flush out all the toxins. Secondly, I will be joining the gym, to exercise which will help the skin greatly. I have stopped running as the winter season approached but that is no excuse, gym will have to be the solution. Finally, a healthy diet is needed, I personally don't eat many unhealthy food, I found a website which explains in detail for food tips, click here. 

Bear your eyes for a horrid photo of my naked skin. 

My skins current condition: (Thursday 7th March)

I have to apologize for the photo quality, I don't think it shows how my skin truly is, it makes my skin looks better than in life. 

I will give you a weekly update of my skin condition. We'll see if there are any improvements. 

Thank you for reading.

xxx

Boots Drugstore | Haul

It is that time of the year when products needs to be changed because my skin condition is changing due to the weather, I'd like to share what I've bought:

My favourite lip balm - I decided to buy the gift set since it comes in 3 different flavours and a pretty tin is included.
1. Original Mint   2. Mango Butter   3. Acai Berry

Products:

• Baby Soft Cloth Wipes
• Use as a make-up remover and to clean my hands when I'm out.

• Baby Extra Large Cotton Wool Pads
• For my toners, the pads are easier to work with as it's so big.

• Protiv - Daily Cleansing for Acne-Prone Skin Blemishes Spot 
•  I cannot wait to begin this set, my skin is at the stage where new spots are appearing frequently. I hope this product will work as it costs £40, I will make another blog post dedicated to this product; I'll test out the product and we'll see if my skin has improved or worsened. 

•  Garnier Fresh Essentials 24hr* Hydrating day cream - enriched with grape water 
• It claims the grape water used in this product contains vitamin E, this means it has anti-oxidant properties, and the formula hydrates and helps to protect the skin.  I am intrigued to use this product due to the grape water ingredient added.
•  Burt's Bees lip balm set
• My favourite lip balm, I highly recommend this; I can honestly feel the difference due to this product. 

Thank you for reading, if you have any products that you recommend, leave a comment below! 

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25 Facts About Me

Now, I have seen this "25 Facts About Me" posts circulating on Youtube and blogs, I'd like to join in this fun post!

1. My blog is called 'mchoilai', this is because my Chinese name is Choi Lai & it's my middle name.

2. My current favourite snack food is frozen yogurt; the thought of it makes my mouth water.
(Shame I'd have to travel to London to get a pot!) :(

3. I only really like to eat bananas that are VERY green.

4. When I'm home alone, I speak to myself because the house is too quiet. :(

5. I'm a summer person, when the sun is out I am out!

6. I have always had this theory that Asian and White mixed race are the most attractive people.

7. Nice collar bones really attracts me, some people like hands and eyes. Nope, collar bones... Taylor Lautner.

8. My current male celebrity crush is Kwon Ji Yong - G-Dragon. 

9. My elbows are double jointed.

10. If I can move away from England, I'd choose to live in Los Angeles, California.

11. I drink at least 5 mugs of green tea a day - addicted. 

12. My favourite lipstick colour is Topshop - Desert.

13. I swear by Burt's Bees - Beewax Lip Balm. 

14. I have a dual nationality, I can live in the UK or Hong Kong. 

15. I have an addiction with spiked shoes.

16. I want to dye my hair to a light brown but I don't think it'd suit me.

17. I kind of have OCD with the my room layout and where everything is placed.

18. I always liked the name Ivy or Summer; I have always wanted to change my name to either names.

19. One of my pet peeves are people who smack their jaws whilst eating. (My sister)

20. My skin has been prone to acne since the age of 12 when puberty hit. :'(

21. I want either/both a Pomeranian or Great Dane.

Cuteness overload here.

22. I am slightly obsessed with BIGBANG.

23. I would like to learn to speak Korean, but first be comfortable with English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

24. I think Shia Labeouf is attractive, there is something about him!

25. As this is the 25th fact, my birthday is on the 25th February, I passed my driving test on the 25th July & it's my lucky number!

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Thank you all for reading my post on my "25 Facts About Me", I hope you enjoyed reading this and not finding me too weird; as I have only vested more time into my blog this year, I thought this post is a little more personal and you get  a touch of my personality + likes.  ♡

INSTAGRAM - FEBRUARY 2013

More and more Insta snaps, cannot wait for my Instagram wall! I'll show you the finish once it is done. 

Cannot believe March has swept by this quickly! 

Keep your eyes peeled for more snaps. 

@mchoilai