I've been using BLACK PAINT® since May this year and yes, there are periods where I stop using them to review other skincare brands (part of being a beauty blogger) but I always revert back to BLACK PAINT®.

You have seen photo of my Before and After from my previous post on Black Paint, and it has worked really well for me. It hasn't been an overnight miracle but rather a progressive journey.

Black Paint Soap (Top Left), Unique One Sided Pad (Bottom Left) to be used with Best Water Toner, Oil Rose Facial Lotion, Black Sponge (Bottom Right) and Water Cream (Top Right)

Just like the success that BLACK PAINT® has achieved progressively over six years, being awarded once again for the Monde Selection Award “GRAND GOLD”, the highest ranking to rate a product that has achieved an average result between 90%- 100% for its quality.

BLACK PAINT® has been one of my favourite brands because not only is it an organic natural skincare brand (established in Kyoto 15 years ago by Miyuki Maeda), it is also based on the concept of using plant oil treatments to achieve healthy beautiful skin. 

That is why BLACK PAINT® skincare products are made from natural, organic materials which are blended from more than 100 types of plant oils, more than 50 types of essential oils, and Kishu Bichotan Charcoal that suitable for various skin and body parts. 

I have been sharing my success with BLACK PAINT® with my friends and since Sample Store approached me to share my experiences with the products, I thought that it would be great to highlight on certain key application techniques and pointers that I have come to established from my own experience and tips from the founder of BLACK PAINT®.

BLACK PAINT® Soap

Pointers:

• Correct application of the soap is important- it has to feel like melted chocolate.
• If it gets tricky to apply the product onto your face directly with the bar, use your fingers to scoop and apply.
• It will get messy- great way to wash your sink clean.
• The soap will not dry as easily as it would in a humid climate like Singapore- ensure no leftover water in your bowl.
• Product will sting your eyes- avoid applying too close to eye until you are in the shower to rinse them off.
• Product will turn grayish and soapy as you massage with moist hands.

BLACK PAINT® Best Water Toner

Pointers:

• Do not skip this step- this is vital to achieving healthy pores!
• Best used with BLACK PAINT® pads but you can also use cotton pads or facial mask- to create like a toner mask.
• Leave it onto your face with the pads for it to be effective as supposed to merely splashing and patting onto your face.

Personally, after cleansing, I pump 6-8 pumps onto the pads and leave them on my face for 10mins. This method makes a huge difference in my skin, not only does it make my skin feel more hydrated but it also aids in the absorption of BLACK PAINT®Oil Water!

BLACK PAINT® Black Sponge

Pointers:

• Don't neglect this sponge- works well to keep the skin smoother.
• Dry this well- squeeze out water by placing it between your palms and excess water by using the same method with a towel around it.
• Best to air-dry it in a mesh pouch like the one in the photo above- prevents the sponge from ripping apart.
• Use the sponge when it is moist and only with water.

Previously, I used to use the sponge to aid in washing off the soap but I realised that it only degrades it faster. So, only use the sponge after you rinse off in the shower and massage it over your face gently focusing on your T-zone areas.

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Personally, I have experienced a pretty positive outcome with Black Paint's skincare range. However, it has come to my attention that the result varies with individuals (due to different lifestyle, body's reaction to ingredients). Hence, I would recommend starting out with the trial set (good for a month's worth) first to test the products out and to judge on its effectiveness yourself!

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Black Paint® is available at: 

ISETAN, B2 Westgate Mall Jurong East, 3 Gateway Drive, S608532

And

Takashimaya Department Store, B1 (Cashier at Bed Linen Area)

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I have been using BLACK PAINT product for about 4 months now and looking back at photos I took of my face, there are a few improvements!

I still get blemishes from time to time due to hormonal imbalance but I noticed that the lines under my eyes are fainter (even though my eye bags are worse! insomnia!!), the pores on my cheeks & nose are smaller, I have lesser blackheads in my T-zone area, and my skin feels way smoother than before!

And I am pleased to find out that BLACK PAINT Soap has won another year of Monde Selection Award “GRAND GOLD”, the highest ranking, for another year. This award is rewarded only if the product has achieved an average result between 90%- 100% for its quality!

BLACK PAINT Soap has won the “GRAND GOLD” title for 6 consecutive years!

This means something, right~ Especially if it is used on our face!

I was searching for a skincare range that uses simple natural ingredients and are free of harmful chemicals, when I chanced upon BLACK PAINT.

Read my review of BLACK PAINT soap here!

BLACK PAINT is the No.1 Pore Care Facial Series in Japan

Click on the video to find out why!

I like how honest they were about their product, and I never believed in an overnight miracle because, most products that makes such a claim, uses really harmful ingredients in their product.

Plus, my mum has always taught me that to achieve good skin, it takes time and dedication.

p.s. My mum's skin is soooooo good, you will be shocked to know her true age!

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Keen to try BLACK PAINT out?

From now till 24th July 2014, BLACK PAINT is having an experience counter in Takashimaya Basement 1 (near L'Occitane counter and aromatherapy shelves) for ladies troubled by ACNE, black head, wrinkles and pigmentation problem to experience BLACK PAINT.

The BLACK PAINT girls at the counter will demonstrate how to do the BLACK PAINT 4 step skin care regime to maximize result. 

After that, if you choose to try their star product BLACK PAINT SOAP 120g (S$49.9), you have the option to utilize the voucher do a purchase on purchase for a trial set for S$10 (worth S$90). 

The trial set contains all the items needed for the BLACK PAINT 4 step regime, they are :

Best Water 50ml SG$34.9

Oil Water Rose 30ml SG$19.9

Water Cream Rose Lavender 10g SG$19.9

Black Sponge (small) 1pc SG$9.9

Facial Paper 10pc 1pack SG$3

Black Paint Soaking Cup 1pc SG$3

Download the Voucher here!

I spoke about the BLACK PAINT Range in my July Skincare Regimen, 

Click here to view it!

Location

Takashimaya

Basement 1, near the L'Occitane counter & aromatherapy shelves

Do pop by to try the product out yourself, I find BLACK PAINT to be such a unique product that it does help to learn and understand how to use them properly from the girls!

Dont be shy, feel free to ask me any questions about BLACK PAINT or let me know how it went for you in the comment section!

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As you all should know by now, I am constantly on the hunt for organic or natural beauty products to convert my beauty regime to something with lesser toxic and a lot more self love.

I happened to chance upon BLACK PAINT® online and one thing lead to another and within a week, I got myself down to their fair at Takashimaya to find out more about the products firsthand from none other but the Founder of Black Paint, Miyuki Maeda!

What is BLACK PAINT?

BLACK PAINT®, an organic skincare brand established in Kyoto 15 years ago by Myyuki Co.Ltd. Since ancient times, plant oil treatments have been taught to be a secret to beautiful skin. Based on this concept, BLACK PAINT® skincare products are made from natural, organic materials which are blended from more than 100 types of plant oils, more than 50 types of essential oils, Kishu Bichotan Charcoal that suitable for various skin and body parts. BLACK PAINT® soaps sold more than one million units in Japan in year 2012 alone.

I am glad I headed down to the fair to find out more about the Brand and to understand BLACK PAINT's products from the person who created them, because the Soap is such an unique product on its own; in terms of what it promises to do, the way to use it, and the way to store it.

Miyuki Maeda also shared with me her philosophy behind cleansing and keeping "clean". We were all taught in this society that to be clean, we need to wash ourselves & kill all presence of germs and bacteria.

However, Miyuki Maeda views it differently after researching on the benefits of good bacteria that are found internally in our digestive system (think Yakult). Instead of killing off all bacteria, she reasons that it is better for, not only our skin, but our general health to cultivate these good bacteria, aka Human Microbiota.

As we all know, the human skin is usually slightly acid, due to sebum secretion by skin glands which contains lactic acid. These Human Microbiota thrives in an acidic PH level and act as a barrier to prevent microbes (other bacteria) from entering our body.

Vital to skin health, these good bacteria digest skin oil, dead cells and minerals from perspiration, turning them into a natural moisturizing cream that acts as a barrier between the inner skin and the outer environment. With essential moisture locked in and dirt out, our skin stays soft, fresh and radiant. 

Using only natural ingredients without any preservatives, BLACK PAINT helps maintain the functionality of the bacteria in our skin which balances the skin’s immune system.

Such a win-win situation!

So, BLACK PAINT Soap was created with that philosophy and I got to put it to the test!

A gentle pore cleansing hand-made face soap with Kishu Bichotan Charcoal (White Charcoal) clean pores and removes oil and dirt thoroughly but gently without stripping away skin’s essential moisture, leaving skin fresh and silky smooth.

To Use:

VERDICT

Texture: Solid but malleable when dry; paste-like when melted

Ingredients: Soap Foundation, Water, Jojoba Seed Oil, Urea, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, Pine Extract, Charcoal, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Raw Sugar, Iron Oxide, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lavender Oil, Honey, Green Tea Leaves, Damask Rose Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Avocado Oil, Rosehip Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Peanut Oil, Sesame Oil, Walnut Seed Oil, Perilla Frutesens Seed Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Hazelnut Seed Oil, Rose Oil


Benefits:

• Deeply clean pores and removes keratotic plugs (blackheads) for smoother and fresher skin
• Removes makeup in one wash
• Nourishes skin with 23 types of plant oils, amino acids from silk powder and vitamins in honey and brown sugar
• Absorbs impurities and delivers natural minerals
• Improves skin immunity and minimize skin irritation

Smell: A mixture of floral & nutty scent.

Cost: $49.90
Product Rating: 9/10

Unlike conventional bar soap, BLACK PAINT Soap is mushier once its wet and unless you use the soap correctly, it will not dry properly and result in a black lump of paste.

I store my soap in my shower but I leave it exposed up-righted in a small bowl to dry, I find that along with my tip on scooping the wet mushy paste off the soap~ my soap bar is dry by the next time I use it!

It gets a little odd to use it towards the end but it will still dry in my bowl. I was told that this soap can be used on body and the scalp too, so~ see the mushy paste in the bowl, I scooped it up with my fingers and used it for my body :)

If you are concerned about the soap being dirty, well~ dont worry. This soap contains charcoal which not only helps to detoxify your skin but also keep the soap clean! How awesome is that?

And yes, to be honest, it will take some practice to get used to using a soap as unique as BLACK PAINT Soap. 

And~ yes, you will laugh when you look into the mirror or when someone walks in when you are washing your face with it.

It happened to me a lot.

HAHA! But laughing is good!

As for the effectiveness of the soap in delivering its stated benefits, I love that it doubles up as a makeup remover (it really does remove makeup) and the texture of my skin feels smoother. I'm not too sure if it's psychological or not, because I really think that the pores on my nose dont look that obvious! Only time will tell~

However, I am still in the process of clearing up my skin so I do get a couple of breakouts in common areas.

I was told that it is part of the detoxification due to the charcoal in it~ So, I am still monitoring the outcome and shall proceed with getting myself another BLACK PAINT Soap once I am done with my first. 

If I have to state what I dont like about the soap, it would be when the soap enters my eyes. It really hurts BUT for beauty, I will bear with it and well~ avoid getting it into my eyes! The good thing is that the sensation doesn't last long after rinsing and it honestly doesnt happen often.

If I have to state what I like about the soap, it would be the fact that I understand most of the ingredients used in the product and that it is all natural and most of the ingredients are organic. In fact, BLACK PAINT has been awarded for its quality and ingredients used! It is very reassuring to know that I am using a product that is free from toxic and of a quality that is high enough to be awarded Gold! Haha!

Finally, if you are wondering why the soap is alkaline (as mentioned in my video) if the Human Microbiota needs an acidic ph level to thrive and grow...

Here is the answer:

Discovered along ago by women who visited hot springs; when the alkaline water of the hot springs touched their skin, which is acidic, it triggered the skin to restore its normal balance by releasing more acid and this acid pushed out all the waste from within, leaving pores completely clean. 

So that's why BLACK PAINT is made with a slightly alkaline pH level to simulate the effect of alkaline hot spring!

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And if you want to get your hands on BLACK PAINT® Soap,

it can be found at ISETAN, B2 Westgate Mall!

Black is the new Clean & Green~
Keep an eye out for my next review on the rest of BLACK PAINT's Product Range that is the secret to clearing up troubled skin!