SK II : Skin Refining Treatment & Facial Clear Solution

So my SK II craze did not just end at the basic three. My face tends to be really oily throughout the day and I am often left blotting the oil off my face. As such, I decided to pay the SK II counter at Isetan a visit with my new UOB JCB card. Apparently there is some kind of rebate with the card. After speaking to the lady at the counter, I purchased the following which cost me a total of $309;

And she was nice enough to get me an SK II Men's paper bag. I didn't really mind if it were a normal SK II bag but I guess it was nice of her to be somewhat considerate. Anyway, I did realise that by going to a proper SK II counter, you would be able to ask many questions about the products and ask them to recommend something for you (they have just so many products!).

First Thoughts

Skin Refining Treatment
So my mission really was simply to get a moisturiser. After some research online, I realised that I had to get a good moisturiser. I've been told a myriad of things by pharmacists, skin-specialists and stuff and the last advice that I got was not to use a moisturiser simply because I have oily skin!

Anyway, this Skin Refining Treatment is meant to be used only at night. The lady did warn that my skin would get somewhat oily and have some kinda thick sticky feeling on the areas where I applied it to.

It's about 5 days (including Sunday night) when I started this and honestly I can't tell any difference. My face seems to be less oily in the day at times but nothing significant enough for me to say it has changed drastically.

Facial Clear Solution
So if that was meant to be used only in the night, I needed something for the day right? Initially I was quite concerned about the price. I mean $309! I'm like spending too much this month already! She did recommend that I get this and forsake the previous item but I just decided to get both anyway. After all, what's another hundred over? -_-

This seems to work pretty well I must say. It does not feel oily after application. In the morning however, I use this right after washing my face, followed by the Jan Marini Oil Controlling Serum (which I will review sometime). I think I have gotten my steps wrong now that I think of it. It should be...

Wash > Serum > Moisturiser

Oh wells.

Finally, it's been 9 days since I started using the basic 3 and I have been admiring my face in the mirror. MWAHAHAHA. It could have been the lasers but my pores definitely look much much smaller.