iLove: Cure Natural Aqua Gel

disclaimer: this is not a paid advertorial.

the bestfriend recently discovered a new exfoliation product from japan and was raving about it for a good week.

i couldn't stop hearing about it everytime we're within a hundred metres of a Watsons.

so finally, i went out and bought myself a bottle. i thought it was rather silly considering it isn't exactly very cheap. a bottle costs $42 and in hindsight i should've just sampled it before purchase but i'm incredibly trusting of the best friend and her opinions so that was enough to get me to go out and buy one for myself.

she was right, it works great!

fresh from the bottle, the aqua gel is a milky, watery texture and is easily applied onto the face - almost like water. no fragrance added, it doesn't even smell of vaguely of chemicals.

so after i gently apply it, i leave it in for a good 5 seconds before gently rubbing my face in circular motions.

slowly, pieces of dead skin begin to form in clumps. once i was satisfied that i'd gotten most of them out, i simply rinsed with water.

there was no stinging sensation at all; it didn't feel abrasive. however, after rinsing with water i could feel a bit of raw heat, the kind you feel if you peel off the topmost layer of skin.

i finished off this process by applying moisturizer and found that it was easier absorbed into the face, exactly as stated on the back of the bottle.

i'm not sure if doing this often is actually bad for your skin. i mean, too much of a good thing is always a bad thing but as advised on the bottle, i use it twice a week, even on other areas like the knees, feet, elbows, shoulders and neck. so if you think about it, the $42 product would last you at least 3 months. and that's quite a good investment if you ask me.