Cellnique Paramedical Review: Skin Action Sebum Gel, Vital Cellular Repair Masque

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Name: Cellnique Paramedical Skin Action Sebum Gel
Price: RM 159 for 30 ml

Description: Phyto bio-engineering formulation gel for all skin types to reduce both blackheads and whiteheads on affected skin area without painful extraction. This daily maintenance gel also reduces oil secretion, leaving the skin clear and producing smooth visible results within 10 days of application.

Packaging: White opaque plastic bottle with a pump dispenser. I prefer plastic over glass, klutzy me is always knocking over glass bottles.

Scent: Light minty scent.

Texture: This clear gel glides on smoothly. It feels a tad minty and cooling, very refreshing especially in this hot weather.

It absorbs really quickly. Although it has mattifying properties, I didn’t experience any tightness when using it.

I was quite worried because I experienced an increase in visible whiteheads whilst using this gel. Selina, the Cellnique PR, allayed my fears when she mentioned that it’s a healing process and this only happens to very dehydrated skin. I’ve reduced my usage as per recommended by Selina but my nose still looks congested after using it for 5 weeks.

I always thought that I have more whiteheads comparatively. This before and after picture shows that I have plenty of both white and blackheads *ewww*

I also think it helps in reducing breakouts as I experience fewer eruptions after introducing this gel to my skin care routine. One bottle can last a while since I only use it sparingly, about 1 pump for my entire face concentrating on my T-zone.

I have since stopped using this gel, I don't like having so much visible comedones! I have yet to read a negative review on this product though, so I might be the only person in the world that isn't wowed by it haha~ Plenty of other girls experienced good results from this best selling gel, so do be sure to check their reviews out as well ^^

Ingredients: Purified Water (Aqua), Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana ) Extract, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl),α-(Donyl Phenyl)-ω-Hydroxy, Sodium Hydroxide, Peppermint (Mentha piperita) oil, Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Milk Protein, Potassium Azelaoyl Diglycinate, Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) Leaf Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea.

If you’d like to try the Skin Action Sebum Gel, send an e-mail to fbfreesample@cellnique.com with the subject ‘bijinblair.blogspot.com’ along your full name and mailing information. First 50 e-mail requests gets a free 3 ml sample – valid worldwide for a week or while stocks last! Giveaway ended – thank you!

Selina kindly tucked in a few samples in my package – Vital Repair Cleansing Milk, Total DayTime Protection 30 and Vital Cellular Repair Masque. I’m also inserting a short review on Vital Cellular Repair Masque in this entry.

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Name: Cellnique Paramedical Vital Cellular Repair Masque
Price: RM 139 for 50 ml

Description: This gentle, nourishing repair masque is specially enriched with the potent nutrients of yeast beta glucan, vitamins and hyaluronic acid. Vital Cellular Repair Masque is recommended to promote healthy skin and to further protect your skin from pollutant and environmental allergen assault. (Source: cellnique.com/)

The jar that I have is a sample:

Packaging: This is the first time that I’ve seen a sealed sample! Plus the label is printed onto the lid itself instead of a stick-on-label like many other brands. Imo, this is very impressive and worth mentioning!

Scent: It smells delicious, just like bananas~

Texture: Cream texture.

I applied a thick layer (finished the whole sample jar) on my face and washed it off after leaving it on for 20 minutes.

Ingredients: It’s perfect for pampering sessions as it’s full of nutrients like Papaya Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Beta Glucan, Vitamin E and Marine Collagen.

Purified Water (Aqua), Cyclomethicone, Sodium PCA, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogen Peroxide, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrocotyl Asiatica (Centella Asiatica) Extract, Butchers Broom (Ruscus Aculeatus) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tropical Fragrance.

My skin felt super smooth, supple and firm after my masking session ♥ It's a bit steep for a mask though, but the results are worth it!

Special thanks to Cellnique for hosting this mini giveaway. Do share your experience with me when you’ve tried your sample!

Disclosure: Press samples.