BIOTIN (Nature Own 300 mcg)

OMGGG i love frigging BIOTIN!!!!
I've been taking them for around 2 months with 2 more boottles to go :D

Dessciption: Natures Own 0243 Biotin 300mcg is needed for the maintenance of healthy hair and skin. It is a co-factor for some carboxylases, which are enzymes that catalyse reactions within biochemical pathways in the body such as fat metabolism.

DIRECTION:Adults:
Take one tablet daily, or as advised by your healthcare professional.

Each tablet contains:
Biotin 300mcg.

EXPERIENCE: So as i've said i absolutely love this. The bottle says take one a day but at the moment i'm taking 6 a day since one table only contains 300 mcg. Apparetly the dose you should be taking for hair growth is 1000mcg to like infinity mcg (some people take 10 000mcg) there is no effect of taking alot of these tablets since...its a water soluble something... i dnno but you can search that on yahoo answers. Sadly where i live i cannot find any product with more than 300mcg which makes me sooooooo annnoyed, and i've been searching like everywhere (still on the search).
I heard of Biotin since forever ago but never thought i would need to take it since my hair is long and my skin is at a very decent level. However after going to vietnam and getting her perm twice (got stuffed up frist time) and had to get hair cut twice...my hair was soo short (to me) and it was incredibly dead :(. I can't belive how dead it is. i don't ever even wanna get hair perm straight ever again.
But after 2 and a bit more month of consumption, my hair has gotten smoother, softer, less frizzy and has grown about 7-8 cm (hair suppsobly grown 1.2 cm a month).

Interestingly some people gain an effect of achieving a smaller stomach from this product (since biotin helps with metabolism). This effect is sersiouly something that i've noticed fromt aking biotin. My stomach has gotten flatter than ever and moreover ive lost apparently 2-3 kg!!!! My mum was quite angry when she saw that i weighed 3kg less that what i was when i got weighed recently at the hospital.
In regard to skin, the first bottle of biotin i took made my skin sooo spotless and smooth. hwoever second bottle... nothing really happened even till now my skin is good but not as good when with the first bottle.

Additonally my nails keep growing and growing and i ahte having to cut them so often. Nails aint really a thing for me but if you want nails to grow quickier, biotin is the way to go.
DOWNSIDE: Beacuse the tablets only contain 300mcg of biotin, i have to take 5 or more a day so taht my hair will grow longer, hence one bottle only lasts me 20 days. A bottle is around 11 dollars which is really expesnive for me as well. Continuosly, i am still in search for a 1000mcg one which i find is sold online but nowhere around i live (buying online mite be dangerous since...u know..). But hoefully when i go to sydney, my long time search will be over.

Overall, this product is abosulely one of my best investments for 2011. Although it is expensive (since i take 5 tablets a day) i want to continue taking it. even when my hair is long enough i want to continure to take these tablets since they help with other factors as well.

RATING: 99%/100% (one % is for price)

Clinique Pore minimiser

Along with my bunch of goodies which i received from Megahan, i also received the Clinique Pore Minimizer.

The description of this product states
Improves the skin condition as it refines the look of pores with natural-looking, long-lasting matte finish
Instantly de-shines the complexion
Enhances skin resistance to sweat & humidity
Promotes a soft & velvety smooth appearance
Lift up your spirit & confidence
Suitable for all skin types

EXPERIENCE: The consistency of this odorless product was sooo soft and smooth once applied, which was something i soo loved about this product. Once i applied it around my nose area, the area became soo soft and my pores actually looked more closed up and smoother, with a slight shine to it. However i was hoping that it would cover the red patches all around my pore area, which it didn't (it doesn't say that it does that, but i thought it would). It was a decent product, but not something i would use everyday...maybe on special occasions since i'm lazy to apply those sort of makeup, hence i'm more of a skincare person rather than a makeup person since i like long term effects rather than the short term stuf..... thus the product didn't make my pores smaller on the long term side. but for those who have big pores and don't mind applying makeup, this is a really good product to try out (although i hear its discontiniued).
RATING: 7.5/10

My beauty diary apple mask

I got this face mask from a good friend not so long ago and after trying it out i fell in love with it instantly!!!
"This face mask contains Roselle Acid and AHA which help to remove dead skin cells, improve and prevent enlarged pores problem. With advanced nanospheres technology, the skin care essence contained in this face mask is able to deliver several benefits to your skin. It also contains Hyaluronic Acid that helps to stimulates synthesis of collagen for skin firmness and resilience."
How to use?
Use after cleansing and toning. Put the mask on your face for 20-30 minutes. Remove the mask and massage the remaining skin care essence until it is absorbed. Use moisturizer afterwards for a complete protection.

Experience: Usually i hate face mask with the paper and all that, but with this one, it completely cahnged my mind. The smell once opened was soo nice and once i placed it on, this nice cooling affect had come across my whole face. the mask dries and absoorbes quite quick leaveing absolutely no residue. After using it, my face was soo much smoother brighter, and more hydrated. The next day, upon waking up, i could feel my face quite elastic and more moisturized and i got no pimple effect.
I would definelty be purchasing this when i go to sydney.
RATE:4.5/5

Thanks heaps for the pressie Meghan btw :P