Are you ready to Sparkle?

NO, not in an Edward Cullen kind of way, and most definitely not in an “oh my gosh my face is so oily I can fry an egg on it” kind of way! Can anybody say, EEW?

Having oily skin is very inconvenient and unflattering! I MEAN, COME ON! I wash my face; scrub it like hell, like crazy, and 5 minutes later (okay I’m exaggerating about 6 minutes later) my face starts to produce oil AGAIN! I absolutely hate it whenever my hair/bangs gets all chunked up and greasy because I have an oily forehead :( Oil blotters aren’t that of a big help either PLUS they’re a bit expensive.

This skin type is also more prone to acne than those with dry skin. Let’s face it, unless your face looks like a prune/extremely dry and flaking, NO ONE appreciates oily skin!

I have oily skin myself and ever since I’ve been having a lot of those nasty/ always wrong timing breakouts (a.k.a ever since forever! Okay, high school), I’ve been on an endless search for a skin care line that can help me with this problem. I’ve even resorted to using all sorts of make-up (bb creams and powder) and ended up getting more acne ~what a waste of money! Although there are a few remarkable products that actually DID help me with my oily skin hehe :)

Sigh, WHAT I WOULD GIVE to have flawless skin even up-close! I think that the best feeling in the world (exaggerating again) is when I can go out confidently even without make-up on. It’s not that I have anything against make-up, in fact I love it; it’s just that I believe that we’re supposed to use it to enhance our looks/features and not hide/alter our entire face. I think that by doing so, one is showing signs of insecurity and lack of self confidence. I won’t be a hypocrite and tell you that I go out without any make-up on! I do, but as much as possible, I apply very minimal make-up. However, due to unwanted blemishes and dark spots, applying a thick layer of foundation is the best and probably the only option for most us girls.

Luckily, I was given the opportunity to try out Nivea’s newest skin care line, Sparkling White. I’ve been using it for a week now. To be honest, I was quite the pessimist at first but WOW, I can say that I am quite impressed.

Just to give you an overview of the products I have been using:

FYI, I had four pimples and little bumps on my forehead prior to using the facial foam. After 3-4 days of using the facial foam… and I LIE NOT!, they vanished and left no trail/dark spots! I am so happy I want to cry ;__; I’m the type who gets a lot of dark spots after a nasty break out and it takes FOREVER to get rid of them! SO for me, this is the best thing this facial foam has done for me.

TIP: Lessen the risk of a zit leaving a dark spot simply by NOT touching/popping it! Doing so will irritate it more and cause it to leave a mark. Just LEAVE IT ALONE! It’ll go away eventually! :))

Also I did notice a “tightening feeling” or what I like to call as the “BANAT effect” right after washing. It lasts for about an hour or so. I think that this product will also be very helpful to those who have enlarged/visible pores too! :o I don’t have enlarged pores so those who do, please tell me if it works for you as well :)

Lastly, I know you’ve all been waiting for this… how it controls excess oil. It works like a charm! On an average, I needed to dab off oil from my face for about every 2 hours. Ever since I’ve used this product, it lessened my oil dabbing down to thrice a day!

They also have a moisturizer/day cream specifically designed for oily skin type as well! How awesome is that? Unlike most moisturizers, it won’t make your skin any oilier and it doesn’t leave a sticky, messy, white residue/white cast.

Overall, I really REALLY love this skin care line! I am now officially a converted Nivea user! It didn’t even cost me thousands! Oh and one more thing, it REALLY DOES WHITEN! So don’t forget to apply it on your neck area as well HAHA /from experience.

Because I’ve been so impressed with the outcome, I decided to try out the Sparkling White Toner and Night cream as well HOHOHO <3

A friendly advice: Being happy and contented with who you are will definitely help you sparkle with confidence! Pair that up with Nivea’s Sparkling White so you can SPARKLE INSIDE AND OUT! :D

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross