Before I begin my review of the two Sisley products I have recently bought, I want to discuss skincare. There is not a single product out there that absolutely works for everyone. A product that works well for me may not work well for others.

I have used low to high end products on my face. I have scoured forums and blogs to read other's experience with products that work for them. Some swears by the high end products while others believe the hefty price tag is not worth it--there are more reasonable priced products that deliver the same results. Personally, I believe a product is worth the money if it works for you. I have used many different types of moisturizers which ranges from $20 to $100+.

I have had the opportunity to sample the Sisley products before investing in the full size bottles. The products work well for me and I would continue to buy it if my budget permits (I cannot justify buying a $100+ moisturizer if I am struggling to pay rent and any necessary bills).

Now on to my review of each product:

Sisley Serum Intensif (Sisley Intensive Serum with Tropical Resins for combination and oily skin)

Most of my papule and pustule acne are cleared after using the serum for two weeks. I use the serum as a spot treatment for my acne per the recommendation of the Sisley representative as the sales counter. The serum is not heavy and it does not feel tacky when I put it on my face compared to other serums I have tried. However, I most likely will not be repurchasing the bottle since the positive effects of the serum is also evident in the moisturizer; and I am not willing to pay $178 for a second bottle.

Furthermore, the serum has a poor packaging design. The silver on the serum bottle extends beyond the rim and it is chipping off the bottle, and the chips are getting on the pump. Also, the pump does not extend to the bottom of the bottle so it's difficult for any products to be picked up and pumped out.

Sisley Soin Hydratant Matifiant (Sisley Mattifying Moisturizing Skin Care with Tropical Resins for combination and oily skin)

I have sampled their Tropical Resins Complex for combination and oily skin before and liked it. Recently, I was given a sample of the mattifying moisturizer and fell in love with it. The mattifying moisturizer is a new formula that came out about 3 months ago. It feels matte when I apply it on my face. The best part? My face is not super oily later on in the day. This is a plus for me because I tend to develop more sebum as the day wears on.  I will continue to invest in the moisturizer once my bottle runs out.  

Syringoma

Syringoma are benign skin tumor that derives from specialized cells related to sweat glands. They are the little bumps that usually developed around the eyes that won't go away with a good skincare regime. The cause of syringoma is still not understood but there appears to be a genetic link.

I started developing syringoma under my eyes when I was in high school. I initially thought the bumps under my eyes were acne, but they never went away when my acne started subsiding. My family physician originally thought that it was milia and told me that my only solution is to have them laser off. I later learned through my own research that I had syringoma. It was confirmed by a cosmetician that I went to last week that what I had was syringoma.

The cosmetician told me that my syringoma can be entirely removed in one session, and that the syringoma will not reappear in the same area once I go through the procedure; the procedure used was an RF ablation. However, syringoma may form in surrounding areas since my skin is prone to developing it.

In my research, I have read that there is not a cure for syringoma and it can reformed even after removal. But I decided to do some more research after my procedure and found that it is possible to eradicate syringoma without recurrence in the same area using RF ablation.

Before RF ablation

After RF ablation

8 days after procedure; 3 days after the scabs fell off

Le Petit Prince (Novel and Netflix film)

Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a novella that follows the journey of a young prince from a tiny asteroid. The story is narrated by the pilot who encountered the young prince in the middle of the Sahara desert. The novella is philosophical and explore society's perception of friendship and love. It also delves into the broader issue of the meaning of life, and what is or should be valued.

The novella is so short and easy to read that anyone who had read it before should re-read it again. I gained to new perspective re-reading the story now then when I had read it back when I was 14.

I am usually one of the many who believes that a film version of a novel can never measure up to the text. However, I must say that I am impress with how the production team have approached Le Petit Prince. The film follows the story written by Saint-Exupéry, but it also added another element. In the Netflix's film, there is a Little Girl and she acts as a great juxtaposition to the pilot and the adults in the film.

I would recommend everyone to read the novella and watch the film. They are both wonderful works that would make an interesting table conversation.