Sampar Poreless Magic Peel

Woe is me! I have the hard to treat combination skin. Some products are too moisturising which leads to breakouts while some are too dry for me, and this usually results in unsightly peeling. So you can envision my glee when I was presented with Poreless Magic Peel.

With its formula rich in restorative enzymes, Poreless Magic Peel swoops in to save your skin in the fight against imperfections, smoothing its surface and reinforcing its natural ability to repair and heal. This daily anti-blemish solution is ideal for combination and oily skin. (Source: sampar.com/en/)

Name: Sampar サンパー Poreless Magic ポアレス　マジック Peel
Price: RM 126 for 30 ml
Made in: France

This day moisturiser has a gel-like consistency. It sinks into the skin quickly and leaves my skin silky smooth. It provides sufficient hydration without leaving my skin dry or tight.

At first I was shaken by the unique aroma (sulphur comes to mind) but a few seconds after it settles into my skin, it begins to emit a refreshing and minty smell. I am guessing that this is the workings of the natural essential oils?

This magical potion softens the skin's texture like no other. It unclogs my U-zone from impurities, but is not able to replicate its success on my T-zone.

I also noticed that it is lacking in the mattifying department. It does not eliminate the need for blotting sheets. As usual, my T-zone thwarts any attempts made to tame it. It becomes as shiny as it can possibly be with or without Poreless Magic Peel.

I would love to cut Sampar some slack (you know I love this brand to bits!) but I can't seeing as it fails to meet my expectations. Sampar needs to amp up the dosage of Lentil Seed Extract in the formulation to keep oilies and thus comedones in check.

Still, some do enjoy Poreless Magic Peel. Reviews here and here. If you find yourself interested in it after reading their accounts, head on over to the Sampar counter at Parkson Sunway Pyramid or Robinsons The Gardens.

The full ingredient list for Poreless Magic Peel:

Disclosure: Press sample.

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Sampar Velvet Cleansing Milk

If you are someone who wears makeup day in day out, you need more than the bog standard cleanser to take it off. This is where cleansing milks come in.

Velvet Cleansing Milk includes rose water and lime-blossom water alongside Sampar's signature Urban Advance complex to lift traces of pollution and make-up from the skin. This gentle makeup remover will even suit the most sensitive skins.

Name: Sampar サンパー Velvet Cleansing Milk ベルベット クレンジング ミルク
Price: RM 126 for 200 ml
Made in: France

The Sampar team mentioned that their cleansing milk should be used on dry skin. Then, you can either use a cotton pad or your fingers to rinse off the grime with water.

The cleansing milk has a mild rosy scent that soothes and makes the whole cleansing experience a delight. It leaves my skin soft and moisturised without the dreaded oily film like some of its competitors do.

My only gripe is the amount needed for it to distribute and cleanse nicely. The 200 ml bottle will only last me a little over five weeks if used on a daily basis (number extrapolated from my 15 ml tube). Replenishing frequently will cost a pretty penny.

Here is it tested against Burberry Beauty Velvet Foundation, Etude House Drawing Eye Brow Pencil and Chanel Luminous Matte Lip Colour (from left).

As shown in the pictures above, it fares well when faced with light makeup. I would recommend this product to users with all skin types and people who wear minimal makeup. If you do purchase it, keep in mind that it calls for a separate eye makeup remover.

Sampar's Velvet Cleansing Milk is available at Parkson Sunway Pyramid and Robinsons The Gardens.

The full ingredient list for Velvet Cleansing Milk:
Aqua (Water), Ethylhexyl Cocoate Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carbomer, Oleth-25, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Ceteth-25, Cetyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Tilia Platyphyllos (Linden) Flower Water, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum (Fragrance), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Lactitol, Xylitol, Pentylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Citronellol, Methylisothiazolinone, Citric Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Seedcake Extract, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Butylphenyl, Methylpropional.

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Sampar Skin Quenching Mist

Pioneer of urban skincare, Sampar has an ambition: to awaken the sleeping beauty in every woman, uncovering and revealing her natural allure.

The products from this French brand are created from a combination of nanotechnology, aromatherapy and state-of-the-art ingredients to protect the skin from environmental pollutants while restoring the skin's natural barrier function.

While some mists contain only water, Sampar's version packs a punch with cornflower water, lime-blossom water, orange blossom water, lesser centaury extract, essential oil of geranium and its signature Urban Advance complex.

Listen to your instincts and let Skin Quenching Mist wrap your skin in well-being, comfort and freshness. Its barely-there texture locks in make-up and shields against outside irritants. (Source: sampar.my/)

Name: Sampar サンパー Skin Quenching Mist スキン クエンチング ミスト
Price: RM 76 for 100 ml
@cosme rating: 4.4 ★
Made in: France

This daily mist tones, soothes and purifies the complexion and it is even ideal for sensitive skin types. It emits a faint rosy scent. I adore it but I know some will associate it with the classic old lady smell. Haha!

The pale pink bottle is a better fit for my vanity instead of my purse. Its size makes it a little too stubby to tote around.

The mist allows for better absorption of subsequent skincare products while imparting moisture. It also does a pretty good job in refreshing my skin at any time of the day (no more mid-day slumps!).

Before.

After.

The spray mechanism disperses evenly without mussing my makeup. I find it hard to tell whether it helps prolong makeup wear because my makeup usually lasts the whole day with or without it.

Is it better than other facial mists? I truly enjoy the scent and the soothing sensation, however, I believe that lower priced alternatives work just as well, so I will most probably not replenish when I am done with this bottle.

Skin Quenching Mist rings in at RM 76 (100 ml) and RM 126 (200 ml), and is available at Sampar counters in Parkson Sunway Pyramid and Robinsons The Gardens.

The full ingredient list for Skin Quenching Mist:
Aqua (Water), Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Tilia Cordata (Linden) Water, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Seedcake Extract, Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Extract, Glycerin, Lactitol, Xylitol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Geranium Maculatum Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Butylphenyl, Methylpropional, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA.

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Sampar So Much To Dew Midnight Mask

I came to know about Sampar from Maquia, my all time favourite Japanese beauty magazine. Its overall aesthetic and availability in Malaysia are reasons enough to set me off in a flurry of excitement.

If you follow my Instagram account, you would have already seen a showcase of this French brand's family portrait. Haha! The first review honour goes to So Much To Dew Midnight Mask. I must confess, it took a lot of hemming and hawing before selecting it from my enchanting array of products.

So Much to Dew Midnight Mask is a uniquely concentrated skin care that nearly perfectly mimics the skin's original hydrating film. Starting from the first night, this mask replenishes your skin, soaking it in freshness.

So Much to Dew Midnight Mask is suitable for dry skin, normal skin, combination skin, oily skin and sensitive skin. (Source: sampar.my/)

Name: Sampar サンパー So Much to Dew Midnight Mask ウルトラ モイスチュア ミッドナイトマスク
Price: RM 166 for 50 ml
Made in: France

This mask is made up from a combination of Smart Hydrating Complex to lock water within cutaneous cells, Hyaluronic Acid Capsules for in-depth hydration, Glucosamine-6 to stimulate the natural synthesis of hyaluronic acid and an Urban Advance complex (a blend of shea butter serum, probiotic sugar and mint endorphin) as an anti-pollution shield to reactivate the skin's vital functions.

It promises 31% more moisturisation within an hour, with best results if used overnight as the last step in your skincare routine. It serves as a sleeping mask and if you are familiar with Korean skincare, you would have heard of this term. Do remember to wash it off the next day.

It comes in a squeeze tube with a built-in brush for effortless application. Personally, I think this feature unnecessary and unhygienic. I don't find myself using the brush to slather the mask, instead, I squeeze a dollop onto my palm, warm it and work it onto my face with my fingers.

The creamy gel texture spreads easily and feels cooling on the skin. The olfactory stimuli from the fresh and light floral fragrance further helps to soothe, making this mask a pleasure to use.

After using it overnight for two weeks straight, my skin feels supple, looks brighter than ever (I read that lack of hydration causes skin to appear dull) and the mask has even helped to minimise the appearance of my orange peel pores.

I know you guys have marveled over my moisture level device, so here is it, putting So Much To Dew Midnight Mask to the test.

Before.

After.

Immediate plumping!

It is a lifesaver for dehydrated skins like myself and I think that it will be a fantastic addition for those needing to amp up their winter skincare regimens.

Sampar is sold at Parkson Sunway Pyramid and Robinsons The Gardens.

The full ingredient list for So Much to Dew Midnight Mask:

Disclosure: Press sample.

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