Johnson & Johnson Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser

Weekend-weekend-weekend... hahaha! I'm just so happy because we have a long weekend here in the country. Three days of relaxation and be stress-free :) I'm enjoying the day and just be on my pj and lying lazily in bed while watching my favorite show or dvd I have. Waahhh! So relaxing and fun! Anyways since I have nothing to do (but jump in joy, hehehe) I'll just visit my cy-home and share to you one product I just recently done using and it's a Johnson & Johnson facial cleanser.

Johnson & Johnson Active Clear Acne Control Cleanser

• salicylic acid acne formula that helps clear and prevent breakoputs fights acne-causing bacteria.
• oil-free
• non comedegenic
• non-drying

My say:

Performance: 5/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

I have a love-and-hate relationship with JnJ products. Some of its products works really well with my skin while others are a disappointment. Good thing this product is on a positive note:) My friend gave this to me together with the speed gel since she wasn't happy using this. I think not everybody will be happy using this. It depends on how your skin will react. But in my case, I have no terrible reactions nor any new bumps and it does help in lessening bumps as well as keep them away. It contains salicylic acid as its main ingredient which really helps in fighting those horrible bumps. I feel fresh after using this. No tight feeling nor dryness. It has a gel-liquid texture and some medicated scent which isn't really noticeable. It comes in a huge yet slender silver plastic tube which is okay to bring along. This is included in the JnJ Active Clear Acne Control set and cannot be bought separately. I really like this that I wish JnJ will sold this separately since I'm done with it. I have no plan of buying the whole set since I'm not gonna use the toner and moisturizer that come along with it. It is just not worth it for me.

Enjoy your weekend :)

Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream

It's been awhile since I have updated my blog. The Holy Month of Ramadhan is being observed  by millions of Muslims around the world including me :) I really had no time to update my blog since I have to sleep early in order for me to wake up at least 3 in the morning. I don't also have time at work since my work is piling up :( Well not today! hehehe!

I've been using bb creams for more than a year now. Yes I already did join the bb cream bandwagon. Finding the right one that perfectly suits your skin color, able to hide some skin problems and doesn't add up to that problem is definitely not easy. It's a try and test situation all the time. I have tried from different brands but only fell in love with Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream.

Lioele Beyond the Solution BB Cream

My say:

Performance: 5/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

This is the best bb cream I have tried so far. Even my sister love this that she had been hooked up with the bb cream mania then. The color looks to be lighter but blends well with my skin upon application. This is one concern with most  bb creams since it comes in one or two shades and still in lighter shades. Upon application you'll look too lighter then your skin color (in your neck) but blends after a few minutes. This a problem if I'm in a hurry and I have no time to wait for another few minutes especially when I know I'm gonna be late for work. But with this bb cream blending issues is much appreciated ;) I didn't get any pimple problem while using this. Though there were bumps but I can't blame it because it was more on hormonal issues (menstruation period = new bumps). It didn't also help in aggravating the problem. I like how it helps in covering up some skin issues of mine like my pore size and acne marks but not totally cover it up. But I can understand this since most bb creams have really light coverage and I have no plan of using a foundation because I find it more heavy on my skin. Though you can apply more for more heavy cover and I find it doesn't cake up. I find this to be on above average with  regards to oiliness. But a simple retouch of my powder, I'm good to go :) The only downside on this is it's lack of SPF. A lot of bb creams in the market have at least an SPF 15 which can be a plus factor. But it's not a major issue since I always put on sunblock before my bb cream. I like the pump-type packaging which can be hygienic but you still need to clean the tip because it can leave some marks on the cap. I bought this on sale at around Php 600 and it last long :) I'm almost done using this and yes I did bought a back up but until now I haven't received it :( This is not locally available. I got mine from TLC Shop as a pre-order. Though they sometimes do have stocks but they more prefer pre-orders.

I consider bb creams more as make-up rather then skin care since you still need to remove that at the end of the day. With regards to helping in some skin issues, I cannot attest to it eventhough I've been  using bb creams for more than a year now. Some bb creams could give a bad reaction while others don't. I'm happy not a single bb cream I've tried gave me any negative reaction.

Have you already join the bb cream mania? Still on the look for the best bb cream? I'm still on the look but hope this will help you :)

Baviphat Mango Magic Brightening Mask

Facial masks come in different type. Others can be hassle-free, while others can be messy. I definitely like those convenient one that all you need to do is to splat it on your face without any messy mixing needed. Though it can still be messy upon application but the convenient of a ready-to-use mask is really efficient especially when you're too lazy to make a DIY mask. Thanks goodness to those brands that make our lives easy :)

Mask is very important for a better skin. They add moisture and help in clearing those skin issues that we have. One mask I tumbled upon and wanted to try is the Baviphat Mango Brightening mask.

Baviphat Mango Brightening Mask

skin purification + Brightening + Oxygen bubble

*Fine oxygen bubble cleans any wastes in skin and brightens skin

*Detox care

My say:

Performance: 2/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

I don't see nor felt any difference in my face after using this. This is just a so-so-so mask. Nothing special to it. Good thing I got a sample of this to try. This what's good with samples. You'll be able to try first the product before committing your much-hard earn money ;) I absolutely salute companies that give samples to customers to try out their product first. In this case we know if its best to use it to our skin :) Since this is a sample, this is not the original packaging. The original package comes in a cute yellow tub type. I'm not sure how much is this but I got this sample for less than Php 20 from ebay seller bhappywithme. I'm not thinking of buying a full tub of this since it doesn't do anything to me :(

How was you're weekend so far? Hope you're all enjoying it :)