dun worry male n female skin is pretty much the same. your testosterone levels won't decrease just because u use women skin care products.

they r one of the top producers of tea tree oil products. the pure tea tree oil works well on pimples, mosquito bites, cuts and many other things.

i used to be shy and only I use it only in the toilet. but nowadays i dun really care. i use em whenever i please even in front of friends and strangers LOL. try using the Gatsby one....they r grey so not so striking. Gatsby brand more macho too. sheets r cheaper n larger than clean n clear.

This post has been edited by jonny4: May 26 2011, 12:37 AM

Try using moisturizer only at night. I been skipping moisturizer in the daytime for months now and i see no adverse side effects whatsoever. My face is less oily n shiny in the daytime. Instead of moisturizer u guys shud use a sunscreen in the daytime.

Zirh can get at Tangs Pavilion.

Jack Black - Sephora (Fahrenheit 88)

Kiehl's and Clinique can get at their counters n stores.

Probably L'Oreal Men. Most of my frens are using that range. My fav is still Shiseido Men Cleansing Foam. Kanebo Freshel cleanser is good too.

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Added on July 18, 2011, 8:46 pmTried all 3 and never liked them...no quality n fragrance too strong.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jul 18 2011, 08:46 PM

Clinique face wash is around RM80. Get the women's one as its better value for money and its the same thing.

The rest im really not sure but be prepared to pay in excess of RM80.

Shiseido Men Cleansing Foam is RM95 for 125ml. Kanebo Freshel is RM29 for 125ml.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jul 18 2011, 11:42 PM

Your friend is probably trying to show off. If he spends that much on Clinique products he must be washing his face 5 times a day. the toner n cleanser come in 200ml bottles. He might be using the more expensive anti aging and whitening products but its highly unlikely he spends that much.

The Homme version is lighter but the problem is it contains a lot of alcohol. The women's sleeping mask is a better choice but a bit more expensive.

I have not tried the brand b4 but I was looking at their website just now. First time I heard of a anti acne sleeping mask...sleeping mask normally 4 hydration. I guess the Nuteen sleeping mask is probably too drying. How many times have u used it ?

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Added on November 1, 2011, 9:28 pmI heard many raves about the brand. How much is it and can I get it locally from a shop ?

This post has been edited by jonny4: Nov 1 2011, 09:28 PM

Homme - RM80, 100ml.

Women's - RM100, 80ml.

U will only need to use the sleeping mask 2-3 times a week. so 80ml can last quite a while. But also depends on how much u use per application.

As long as u give 15-20 mins for d sleeping mask to absorb n dry, your sleeping position won't be a prob.

BB cream hard to get a shade that suits ur skin...if ur skin is fair den it would be easier to match. try the Kanebo Freshel Mineral BB. RM60 for 50ml...it's pretty good. One horrible one i used b4 is the Skin79 Homme BB cream..very oily, sticky and shade too fair.

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Added on November 4, 2011, 8:33 pmI have tried their Blue Herbal cleanser...i didn't like because it was too drying n d menthol irritated my skin. d rest of the Blue Herbal range is d same...too strong n drying. but d worst IMHO is d Blue Herbal toner...i seriously dunno how they can get away with selling stuff like that. main ingredient in d toner is aluminium chlorohydrate, d same ingredient used in antiperspirants. this toner creates a chalky layer on d skin. It felt very uncomfortable to use.

U dun have to use products for oily skin. most of these oily skin products are very drying. instead u can try using products for normal skin. Recently I bought d Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Wash. Im seriously impressed with it coz it cleanses pretty well but doesn't dry up d skin.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Nov 4 2011, 08:33 PM

Nope I have not tried the Gold Caviar one. BB creams aren't exactly cheap so im reluctant to experiment haha.

Stay away fr d skin79 homme one. i think it only works on dry skin in cold climates.

double post.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Nov 4 2011, 10:41 PM

Try using Japanese/KOrean brand sunscreens like Sunplay, Shiseido Anessa and Sunkiller. They r very light but can be drying.

I think got sellers selling sample/trial size BB creams on LYN. i guess it's safer that way.

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Added on November 7, 2011, 12:25 pmUnfortunately skin type is determined mainly by genetics. so i doubt there r any facial products that can alter your genetics haha.

But u can cosmetically hide the oil n shine by using certain products. I got oily skin too and I use a combo of Japanese fluid type sunscreen, Shiseido Men Anti Shine Refresher (only on nose), bb cream and powder. i can go up to 10 hrs without my face looking shiny or oily. drawback is all these products can cause breakouts if not removed properly at night. They can also be drying.

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Added on November 7, 2011, 12:36 pmSo I guess u deciding between Power Wash and Oil Control Face Wash ?

I have used both b4 and let me give u some feedback.

Power Wash - Decent face cleanser that cleans pretty well and is good value for money. but i prefer foam type cleanser rather than gel type like Power Wash. But careful with d cap though, it cracks very easily. if u buy it dun twist it too hard. foams up well so 200ml lasted me like 6 months i think.

Oil Control Face Wash - Self foaming cleanser with pump. also cleans face well but its bloody expensive. i like foam so i needed like 3 pumps to wash my face twice daily. d 125ml bottle lasted me exactly one month haha.

In all both cleansers did not control oil one bit thru my experience.

I suggest u get the Lab Series Water Lotion too because both those cleansers can be drying even for oily skin. Water Lotion is basically a hydrating toner and u can use it on its own without following up with a moisturizer.

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Added on November 7, 2011, 12:39 pmA high concentration vitamin c serum will help reduce those scars. but these kind of serums r very expensive. A good one fr Kiehls for ex will set u back RM250. but remember not to use whitening product with acne cream/gel.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Nov 7 2011, 12:39 PM

Any middle to upmarket dept store (eg. Jusco, Parkson n etc). the products r not preservatives free.

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Added on November 23, 2011, 7:48 pmTry Hada Labo

This post has been edited by jonny4: Nov 23 2011, 07:48 PM

just use products for normal skin. oily skin products r harsh n can make things worse. my personal exp.

Power Wash should be alright. better than those cleansers u can get at the pharmacies. But u won't get much oil control out of a cleanser because u gonna wash off the cleanser.

i got oily skin too and my fav cleanser is the Shiseido Men Cleansing Foam. cleanses the face really well but doesn't make the face overly dry. it's RM95 for 125ml. been using this cleanser for the past 2 years. i did try other brands but i always go back to Shiseido Men.

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Added on January 5, 2012, 1:50 pmi used both brands oil control range before and they r pretty much useless.

just use products for normal skin n use sunscreen, mattifiers n oil blotters to control oil.

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Added on January 5, 2012, 1:53 pmthose r called ice pick scars i think. try using a vitamin c serum to stimulate the skin to renew faster. vitamin c serum r expensive...cheapest ones start fr around RM120 for 30ml. vitamin c is only effective in certain concentrations so remember to lookout for the % of vitamin c in the serum.

This post has been edited by jonny4: Jan 5 2012, 01:53 PM

bought a tube of Skin79 Homme BB cream n honestly it sucked. sticky, shiny and provides almost no coverage. i think only guys with almost flawless skin could use it. But I rather use A Japanese type milky sunscreen instead.

I normally use Shiseido Men Hydrating Lotion after shaving and so far it has done a pretty good job. If I get any cuts during shaving I'll use a drop of pure Tea Tree Oil on the cut.

if u constantly getting cuts, razor burn or bumps after shaving I recommend u try a better pre shave regiment. wash face wit cleanser b4 shaving n use a good shaving foam. sometimes those 3-4 blade razors r overkill if u dun have much facial hair...not to mention expensive. i use my grandfather's 40 yr old double edge razor and the shave is almost perfect. a pack of 5 razor blades cost RM 4.50.