Expat Living: Testing Home Spa Products

BSKIN ELVi Pro & Vita Advanced Intense PAF Concentrate, $621 together

I’d been toying with the idea of getting a gua sha tool to reduce puffiness in my cheeks and contour my jawline. However, I like my skincare routine to be fast and efficient. So the thought of doing this for 15 minutes daily wasn’t appealing.

With the ELVi Pro, all it takes is six minutes! Shaped like a gua sha tool, this electronic device provides gentle heating, LED light therapy and vibration in three different modes. The Facial, Lift and Restore modes, each two minutes, help to improve the absorption of skincare products, stimulate tissue repair to reduce the signs of ageing, reduce puffiness and speed up the skin’s regenerative process. The ELVi Pro is very easy to use – simply turn it on and it automatically begins in Facial mode, followed by the other two in succession. They can be used independently or alone. I opted for all three as I wanted the most benefits.

As a serum is needed for it to glide smoothly over the skin, I used the Vita Advanced Intense PAF Concentrate. It stimulates cell repair for a youthful glow. Since I love looking younger than I am, I applied the serum twice a day, pairing it with the ELVi Pro at night. The serum is odourless and was absorbed easily by my skin, leaving it feeling smooth yet plump.

After using both on the first night, I noticed that my skin felt more hydrated – a result of more effective absorption of the serum. The next morning, I applied the serum before putting on makeup and my skin felt nourished for a long time. After a week of use, the puffiness of my cheeks and under my eyes became less obvious, as did the lines on my forehead. My face also started to look more radiant.

I love the ELVi Pro so much that on a recent 16-day trip overseas, I brought it along with the Vita Advanced Intense PAF Concentrate so that I didn’t miss a day of skin pampering!

– Patricea Chow