Nature Republic Aloe Vera 90% Soothing Gel

The heat in the country now is unbearable. I don't go out lately especially from mid-morning to the afternoon.  But with this kind of weather, the beach is the best place to go. I haven't been to the beach for almost a year now. Manila has no beach. You have to travel outside the city to get into a beach resort and I don't have the luxurious time to do that :( Hopefully, the office team-building will push through next month (cross-fingers!). Anyway, when going to the beach it's always a must to bring a sunblock. But actually, you need another product to also be your good pal on the beach, a soothing cream. Most soothing cream available in the market is made of Aloe Vera.

Aloe Vera is known for its healing or soothing properties. It is widely used in the cosmetic industry. Products made from it are growing fast. One product I tried is the Nature Republic Aloe Vera 90% Soothing Gel.

Nature Republic Aloe Vera 90% Soothing Gel

• Soothing & Moisture
• contains 90% aloe extract

My say:

Performance: 4.5/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 5/5 stars

I love this soothing gel. I used this after I went island-hopping in my Bohol vacation last year. It does help in soothing tired skin because it gives that cooling effect that calm your skin. I did not get any sun-burned to attest regarding it capability to soothe burned skin. But to make me feel relax after a day of swimming was enough for me to get it again. There are a lot of use of this gel. According to Nature Republic, you can use it as a moisturizer from head to toe as a replacement for your skin care and body lotion, as a hair treatment, as a cooling eye pad, as a nail essence and even as an after shaving cream. One product with a lot of different uses :) It is non-sticky and absorbs fast by my skin. It comes in a 300ml huge tub! It's not great to bring along on your travel though. I have to put it in a smaller container that fits perfectly in my beauty kit. Well it's fine for me since this cost around Php 300 a tub. It's cheap considering how huge the product is. Definitely a steal! Nature Republic had changed its packaging and it now contains 92% Aloe extract. That's 2% more from the previous one and still with the same price.

So the next time you head to the beach, don't forget to bring a soothing gel. Leave your body lotion or cream and simply use this product. One great product with a lot of uses :)

Tony Moly Berry Berry Nutrivive Cleansing Oil

Happy Heart's Day to all! Love month is on it's peak. Yes, its Valentine's Day and everybody are full of love today. It's the celebration of love for this year. Anyways, in my blog its either love or hate on products. Did I love this cleanser or not?

Tony Moly Berry Berry Nutrivive Cleansing Oil

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

I love this cleansing oil! I would say one of my favorite cleansing oil I have used. No bad reactions at all. Removes make-up very well. However, a bit greasy feeling after use. It's okay since I always follow up with a cleanser. It has a pleasant smell but it's not irritating to the nose. I love the packaging because it's perfect for your travel essential. It does not come in a pump-bottle package but rather a screw-cap-type one. Definitely no spill on your bag unless you didn't close it well. I bought this for more or less Php 350 at my suki store. I would to get this again however, I believe this has been phase-out already. Well, I hope I'm wrong. 

Happy Valentine's Day :)

Baviphat Trouble Catch Powder

I had no idea why Baviphat named this product like that. Trouble Catch... What trouble are they trying to catch? Weird name indeed but the product has no weirdness in it.

Baviphat Trouble Catch Powder (No. 2)

Skin-purifying powder specially formulated for sensitive or blemished and acne prone skin. Aloe soothes and nurtures skin, minimizing skin irritations and reducing acne inflammation. Non-comedogenic formula will not clog pores, to reveal naturally clear and glowing skin.

(www.yesstyle.com) 

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

Great product! A great powder for oily skin. Though it doesn't give an all-day oil-free skin, at least it doesn't make me too greasy looking at the end of the day. A re-touch is enough to be shine-free all day. I got the No.2 shade which is perfect for my skin-type. They got only two-colors and both are not really a good shade for morena Filipina. This is okay for light, fair or medium skin tone because it only had limited shade for light-color individuals. I love the packaging because it looks sophisticated for it. It's all made of plastic but the top cover is good enough to act like a mirror. I got this for less than php500 from my suki. I tried get a new one but this is always out-of-stock :( I hope it will be available very soon.

Happy Love Month :)

Missha Liquidly Facial Cleanser

Facial cleansers has come a long way. There are different types to choose from. I had tried soap, foam, cream, liquid, and so on and so forth. I've used soap during my teenage years then switch to foam type as years passed by. But lately I have been liking the liquid ones. My first venture on a liquid-type cleanser is from Skin Food. Then I have also tried from JnJ Clean and Clear (from a friend) and Innisfree Juicy Apple Line (sample). Both products are actually great and I'm thinking of getting a full size. Then Missha, a Korean cosmetic brand, had their yearly summer sale. I grabbed the opportunity to try this liquid cleanser.

Missha Liquidly Facial Cleanser - Water Gel Foam

clean deeply and thoroughly

with organic botanical ingredients

for fresh and healthy complexion

Colorants-free / Oil-free / Alcohol Free

My say:

Performance: 2/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

This is probably one of the bad facial cleansers I've ever used. I don't like this at all. I thought this would be good for my skin since its free from colorants, oil and alcohol but I was wrong. I don't feel my skin is clean. It doesn't even give any refreshing feeling after washing. I don't see any good results with this except for the fact that I did not break-out :) At least it got a point for it (hehehe!). I have high expectation for this cleanser but it disappoint me big time. I like the idea of pump bottle. However, this is not a great idea to bring along on travels since it doesn't come with any thing to completely locked it. It would be better to transfer it to a travel bottle to avoid any spill on your luggage. I got this on sale from the Missha summer sale last year and been staying on my beauty basket for a long time. I end up using it to clean my make-up brushes :) There is no way I'm getting this. I'm even having second thoughts if I should purchase other variants from this line. 

There will always be products that you won't be happy purchasing like in this case. Be sure to get it on sale if you just want to try it or better with a sample. At least you know that certain products isn't the one for you. Enjoy the last day of the month :)

Nature Republic All Grain Farm Cleansing Oil

Cleansing oil is a must have for my nightly cleansing session. I got hook ever since the first cleansing oil I have used. Its a must to use this since I'm using sunblock and make-up everyday. I have used different brands and this is the first from Nature Republic.

Nature Republic All Grain Farm Cleansing Oil

My say:

Performance: 3/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

It's an okay cleanser. It does remove make-up well. However, it leaves an oily feel after using it. It can hurt your eyes. I don't like its quite strong 'grainy-farm' smell. I did not expect the smell of it. However, the smell was tolerable after few times of using it. No irritations nor allergies :) This is the smallest cleansing oil I have used with 100ml. It comes in a plastic-pump bottle. I got this on sale at around PhP 200++ at my suki. I'm not gonna buy this product again. I'm not really happy using this cleansing oil.

Happy Dragon Year to all :)

Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel

Finding something that works well for your skin is a bliss. You know you've found the one that is right for you when you know there is no turning back. That's how I felt when I got to use the Anew Clinical Advanced  Retexturizing Peel by Avon.

Anew Clinical Advanced Retexturizing Peel

Glycolic plus soothing extracts

My say:

Performance: 5/5 stars

Packaging: 3.5/5 stars

Pricing: 3.5/5 stars

I love anything that says glycolic. Ever since I had my first Glycolic Peel, I never turn my back on glycolic products. Its the best to combat acne and post-acne! My skin has improved a lot ever since I used this product. Though I still get bumps from time to time, they are gone after 1-2 days :) This is like a toner. I used this every other day (night time) and follow-up with a moisturizer. I somehow noticed slight improvement on my pores and on some post-acne marks. However, it took me more than a month to see the difference. It stings upon application but it subsides after a few seconds. With every chemical peel session, a good sunblock is highly needed to keep the skin The packaging comes in a big plastic tub. I'm not a fan of the packaging because it is bulky to bring along on your travel. It has 30 cottons which lasts up to 2-months (if used every other day). You can't keep it open for awhile or else the cottons may get dried-up. I got this on a sale price of Php499 at a local Avon dealer and the regular price is Php1000. Great deal indeed! I would love to get this product again but somehow it isn't anymore available in my local Avon dealer :( I hope to stock up on this soon :)

Happy 2012 to y'all!

Missha The Style Art Designing Sponge Pressed Powder

Its not everyday that matte and oil-free skin comes my way. A powder is needed to achieve this. I have used a lot of powders to help me combat the oiliness. One powder that help me is the Missha The Style Art Designing Powder.

Missha The Style Art Designing Sponge Pressed Powder (No.2)

Containing porous & sebum control powder, this pressed powder prevents sebum secretion & oiliness on the skin after application for all day cover.

My say:

Performance: 5/5 stars

Packaging: 5/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

Great powder! I love this powder :) As a matter of fact, I just hit the pan for the second time. This help in minimizing the greasiness of my skin. However, it won't lasts the whole day with just this powder. No powder has able to last the whole day. No breakouts nor itchiness :) The powder is very light in terms of texture. You wouldn't really notice it. It reminds me of the Skin Food Green Grape Pact. There is no noticeable scent. It doesn't cake up nor make my skin pale. No.2 or Natural Beige is just the right color for me. I like the packaging because its hygienic enough since there is a separator between the powder and the puff :) It's in color pink, very girly. What's good with this product is that you can buy refills rather than buying a new one. At least you save Mother Earth there :) I think I bought this on sale from my suki for around Php500++. I also bought the refill from her, still on sale, for around Php300++. Definitely, I'll buy this again but I think I'll get again the refill since the pact is still good and sturdy. But I have to wait for Missha Winter Sale next month to get the product at a lower price :)

How was the month of November to everybody? It was a pretty busy month for me. Sorry for the very late update on my blog. Hopefully this will continue since there are a lot of products I wanted to share. 

Take care guys :)

Sun Gurad: Sunplay Powdery White Sunblock Lotion

Ever since I've learned the importance of sunblock, I've never turned my back on it anymore. It's on my top three must-have after cleanser and moisturizer. That's how important it is to me. Though I've found my HG sunblock, the curiosity in me still sway me to try other brands. One brand I tried is the Sunplay sunblock which is locally available at Watsons. Can it be my new HG sunblock?

Sunplay Powdery White Sunblock Lotion

• High and effective protection against UVA nad UVB
• Japan "Watery Liquid" formulation is non-greasy, light and smooth on skin
• Japan whitening formulation, regular use helps lighten dark spots and enhance skin fairness
• Vitamin C and E to promote skin health and prevent premature aging
• water-proof
• non-comedogenic (does not clog pore)
• Suitable for daily use on face and body

My say:

Performance: 3/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

This will not replace my current HG sunblock. I've brought this with me on my Bohol trip. Sad to say, this is not good for the high-sun trip. I did not feel that I was well protected enough. Good thing I brought 3 (including this) sunblocks with me at that time. I'll review the two soon :) This is a good sunblock to use if you will not be out in the sun the whole day. I've been using this for two-months prior to my Bohol trip. It did help in giving me sun protection. But then I was at work the whole day confine in my little cubicle. Definitely this not something you want to bring if you'll be under the sun the whole time. I noticed that my skin got one or two shade darker. Compare to my Bora trip last year, I did not get dark at all. Perhaps my skin got one shade darker but nobody noticed it. Unlike on this trip, people knew then that I went to the beach. It also does leave a white cast after using it. It also makes my skin look greasy even though its watery and thin in texture. It says that it can be a make up base, but not to me :( Good thing I didn't broke out nor gave me any allergies :) I cannot really attest to its whitening properties because I've been using a whitening cream at that time. Perhaps it did help since I got lighter skin fast :) The packaging do remind me of Biore sunblock. This is really small which really fits in my little purse. I bought this over at Watsons for Php349. There is no way for me to buy this. I am now skeptical to try the other variant of Sunplay available at Watsons. However, I'm currently using one from Missha. Of course, I'll review it to you guys soon.

Have a nice day :) 

Holika-Holika Egg Soap

Cute stuffs are very tempting. I always end up buying stuff because they are cute. Bad me, I know! Packaging always attracts a customer (like me). The cuter or prettier it is, the more I would likely to buy it. However, some of this stuff will end either in my beauty basket or in the my sister's beauty basket or perhaps the trash bin. So where did Holika-Holika ended?

Holika-Holika Egg Soap

-sealed in a cute carton packaging; recyclable!-

-two soaps in one box :)-

-up close with the egg soap-

My say:

Performance: 3.5/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

An egg on my face?!?Well it can. A lot of bloggers do recommend an egg mask to help tighten your pores. Though I haven't tried it so I'm not sure if this little thing actually works. But it does. There is a tightening feel after using it. My skin felt tight and clean. Help keep breakouts at bay. It can be a bit drying for me though. It also did little help on my blackheads. Still a great face scrub will do it. It doesn't have any overpowering scent. It was just pleasant enough for my nose :) I think I've used one egg for almost 4 months. That is in daily use and twice a day (morning and night). The egg-like packaging really works. However, finding the right soap dish can be bothersome. I like my soap dish that has a cover. Most soap dish in the market are kinda flat. Finding bigger/rounder that would really fit it is not that easy. I think I bought this on sale from my suki. I can't remember anymore the exact price :( I still have the other soap with me. I'm using another cleanser right now. If I'm done with it, I'll probably used it. I'm not yet sure if I want to try this again. I'm not really a fan of bar soap. I prefer either the liquid or cream type. There are 4 other variants of this soap. 

              1) White (like mine) - good for tightening pores and makes skin sleek

              2) Green - helps control excessive sebum and moisturizes

              3) Yellow - deep cleansing of pores

              4) Black - suitable for sensitive skin and removes blackhead

source: http://oh-myshop.blogspot.com/2011/05/holika-holika-egg-soap.html

Looking for a good cleansing soap? Probably you would like this. Keep safe everybody :)

Nature Republic Age Slick Gradation Blusher

I've only started to love make-up when I started doing office work. It's a norm to wear make-up in the office. It gives that professional aura that you need when you are facing your boss or colleagues. However, I don't wear heavy make-up. Light make-up is always my option. I seldom wear eyeshadow but I love blushes. I love the simple glow in my cheeks. I have always been a user of one-color-shade blushes until I saw the Nature Republic Age Slick Gradation Blusher from my suki.

Nature Republic Age Slick Gradation Blusher in No.1 Pink Collection

it offers two complimentary , rich, luxurious cheek colors

swatches from bottom to top from left to right

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

The simplicity of this blush makes me love it. I love all the colors. Its a good everyday blush because its very subtle. It is not pigmented so you need to brush your cheek at least three times for the product to really show. But two swipes on my cheeks is already good for me. I like blusher that comes in different colors. You can play with the colors to show different blush colors. One-color blusher can be boring at times so its good to have a blusher like this. No irritation nor allergies when using this. The packaging is made of plastic and a bit boring. It's a bit bulky if you have a smaller purse or make-up bag. I like how they made a separate compartment for the brush and the product itself. At least in this way you can make sure to keep the product clean :) I paid Php460 for this product and it was on sale. The price is okay but I think I'll look for another brand to try.

It's been raining since last week. Be safe everyone :)

Innisfree Herb No Sebum Powder - Mint

Loose powder or compact pressed one?!? I've always been a user of pressed powders. They are definitely easy to carry and handle around. No messing around for me :) However, lately I've opened my heart (?!?hehehe) for those loose ones. One product that I had been admiring is the Innisfree Herb No Sebum Powder - Mint.

Innisfree Herb No Sebum Powder - Mint

 a talc-based compact powder made from herbs effectively controls sebum and gives a minty, smooth feel

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 3.5/5 stars

Loose powder could definitely be messy compared to the compact ones. Of course, we don't want any powder on our clothes, don't we?!? But there will always be an exception to those that makes a difference like this Innisfree powder. I love this tiny (only 5 gms) little powder :) It may be small but it's awesome! This a great powder for oily babes like me. Less greasy even after a couple of hours of use. Though it doesn't keep me shine-free the whole day, at least for half-day my skin is still less greasy :) I love the slight minty feel and scent which is kinda cool and aromatic. After all its in the name: Mint and Herb. There is only one shade which is white. So careful on using it or else you'll look like a geisha or worst, a clown (hehehe!). However, a little goes a long way. This powder comes in a small green-plastic-round container with puff inside. This is really small that I wish they'll have a bigger one with some color to choose from. But I don't mind with the white one ;) I bought this for only Php 365 at a pre-order spree from my suki. I think I have finished two of this before using another one. I might buy the new one which is No Sebum Mineral Powder instead of this. But will definitely in my list of favorites :)

Whatever forms powder may come, so long as its help in keeping me shine-free, will always have a place in my heart :) Enjoy!

Sun Guard: Belo Essential Sun Expert Sunblock for the Face

Sunblock is a must in my daily life. I've been a sunblock user ever since I started working. I've been more vain after college. Maybe it's because I am getting old and that means aging. I'm 26 so I'm in my mid-20s. It's now time to prepare myself from the so-called aging life. One factor to combat aging is a reliable sunblock. I have already met my HG sunblock but it's also fun to try other brand. One brand that caught my eyes is the Belo Essential Sun Expert Sunblock.

Belo Essential Sun Expert Sunblock for Face SPF 40PA+++

• Non-sticky
• Hypoallergenic
• Cell-protect
• Non-Comedogenic

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

Belo Essential is a local brand created by Intelligent Skin Care Incorporated, an affiliate of the Belo Medical Group. Their products are for masses or commercial consumers who are looking for cheaper yet somehow effective or reliable products such as skin whitening and among others. I have used their whitening lotion and soap before but they end up giving me drier skin :(  Though my aunt loves it, so it really depends on our skin condition. FYI, my skin (except my face) is normal. However, I like their facial sunblock. It has high SPF of 40PA+++ means better protection :) It has a white-thin, yet not that watery, texture and feels light on the skin. It doesn't give any white cast because it blends well on the skin. No irritations nor allergies :) The only downside is that it can leave a bit of greasy look. It's okay since I have my reliable powder to keep me shine-free :) The packaging is really nice since it's in an upside-down type. So that means the product will easily come out upon using since most of the product is near the tip already :) The biggest factor that made me buy this is the price. I bought this for less than Php 300 (I'm not sure if it is 259 or 299) at Watsons and very much available everywhere. This is the cheapest sunblock I bought so far. This may be cheap, but performs well :) 

Have you found your HG Sunblock? Might as well try this product who knows this is the one.

A'pieu Pure Bright Acerola C Cleansing Foam

Clean face = beautiful skin :) Definitely! Even on tiring days, there is no excuse to not clean our face. Our skin can bring us problems like pimples, blemishes, uneven skintone, etc. Thus, adding to every day stress :( So I always make it a point, no matter how lazy and tired I am, to clean my face at the end of the day. However, I can't just wash my face with any cleanser. It should be something that will cater to my skin issues. So, how did I find this A'pieu cleanser?

A'pieu Pure Bright Acerola C Cleansing Foam

remove impurities and dirt to make your skin  bright and vitalized

Korean-brand A'pieu  is under the Korean giant cosmetic brand Missha. It uses organic ingredients in producing its skin care line. Combining the best benefits that can be drawn from nature's gifts such as edelweiss, lily, iris, chamomile and aloe vera, A'pieu creates a variety of products that will suit just about any skin type. It is devoted to bringing about a flawless, radiant glow to even the dullest skin.

My say:

Performance: 3.5/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 5/5 stars

This is the first and only product I have used from A'pieu. This cleanser is from my sister in exchange to my Etude cleanser she took. This is a good cleanser however it doesn't really suit me well. Positive points: no pimples nor new one and cleans my face very well. However, it is a bit drying for my skin :( I'm not quite sure if this is product is meant for all skin type since the label at the back is all in Hangul (Korean language). Since, it can be a bit drying, I highly don't recommend this to dry skin pipz. I'm not sure how much my sister bought this. If I'm not wrong it's around Php100++ for an 80 ml tube. For the price its still is worth it however I'll be checking out the other variant from this line that would definitely suit me. This 80ml tube is great to bring when you go on travel. At least I don't need to bring a huge tube of cleanser or transfer them to a smaller container. So convenient!

Do you clean your face on tired and lazy days?!? I hope you do :)

Sample Review: Laneige Pore Tightening Essence

Happy Easter Sunday to y'all! The long weekend is about to end :( Tomorrow is the beginning of another stress-week. Ugh! It will definitely be a busy week ahead. Anyway, today I'll review a product which I got to use for like twice only. Why?!? Well, it's just a sample and it's worth mentioning it here :)

Laneige Pore Tightening Essence

Essence that forms tightened and soft skin by pore tightening effect.

• Paekjain, licorice and clove buds extracts control sebum secretion to provide pore tightening effect.
• Powder ingredient absorbs excessive sebum and prevents greasy skin.
• Silicon polymers provides silky texture with invisible pores after use.
• Milk protein forms elastic and healthy skin.

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 3/5 stars

Pricing:  3/5 stars

I so love this! Just like the Water Bank Essence, this product works wonders on my skin. With this one, my skin feels a bit tight and matte. Yes, no oil feel after and it is excellent in combating oiliness. My skin stayed oil-free for longer hours. Though my T-zone were a bit oily then but they weren't that usual greasy at all. Paper blot is enough for them. My skin were less oily! Definitely an excellent essence for oily people. No allergies nor new bumps :) However, I think this isn't moisturizing enough for my combi skin :( I still need a good moisturizer. I think this packaging comes in a glass bottle pump-type. I can't really say much until I get my hands on it. I think this is sold more than Php1000 in local Laneige store. Though I have only used it twice since it's just a sample, those times were enough for me to be convinced to get the product soon.

Happy egg hunting! :)

Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil

Ever since I had my first job, I've been wearing make-up (light make-up) to make myself at least presentable. I don't have a perfect, flawless skin. So make-ups come to the rescue. I'm not really a heavy make up user because I don't really know how to wear one. Plus I don't have time in the morning to do a lot. Make-ups can be harmful to the skin. This happens if at the end of the day you forgot to remove those make ups. I always make sure that I at least clean my face. Cleansing oil comes to the rescue. I have used different cleansing oil before. I love to test and try different cleansing oil. Though I loved some of them but the fun of trying a new one makes me decide not to buy that product again (yet!). One product I have tried is the Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil.

Etude House Cleansing Dream Light Cleansing Oil

...very much empty :)...

cleansing oil with a pure sensation specially formulated to gently remove make up, 

oil and impurities from complexion

Active Ingredients: Green Tea and Secale Cereale (Rye) Seed Extracts

Mineral Oil Free / Alcohol Free / Clinically Tested

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: 4/5 stars

This is a great cleanser to remove make-ups and sunscreen. However, if you are a heavy make up user I think this won't do. This feels so light like almost water. Not much greasiness after using it though you still really need your other cleanser to completely remove those impurities. Lasted me for almost 6th months and with just nightly used of 2-3 pumps. No irritation, allergies, or new bumps. There is no noticeable strong scent. Just light scent that doesn't hurt the nose :) I love the packaging which comes in a transparent, plastic, pump bottle in light pink. You could really see how much of the product you still have. The good thing with this product is that it is easily available now in local Etude store. I remember that I was having a hard time looking for this product because it is always out-of-stock. When I saw it was available at one time, I did not think twice and grabbed it! (hahaha!) This is sold at around Php500 something in the local Etude store. I usually get my cleansing oil on pre-orders but if I can't get one soon, because my Nature Republic cleansing oil (which I'll review soon) is almost empty, I think I might as well buy another one of this. Over all, i love it :)

Remember to clean those face before calling it a day :)

Sample Review: Laneige Water Bank Essence_Ex

Hello Monday! Work has just ended :) Good thing my boss wasn't around for he is sick. Get well soon sir :) (this is sincere! kekeke!) Today I'll review a skincare product that I have used over the weekend. Yes, I only used this over the weekend because it is just a mere sample. 

Laneige Water Bank Essence_Ex

Snow crystal clear and hydrated skin with Snow water science

My say:

Performance: 5/5 stars

Packaging: 3/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

I got this sample from my sister when she made a purchased from the local Laneige store. I thank her for giving this to me because this essence is good. It is easily absorbed by my skin. No allergies, reaction and new bumps :) I really did like it! Moisturizing enough for my combi-skin. My cheeks didn't experience any dryness at all :) It's power in keeping the oil at bay is just average. My T-zone were oily after a couple of hours. But it's okay since they were not really that greasy plus there is always my favorite mattifying powder  and sunblock around ;) Since this was made for all skin type, it doesn't have any heavy moisturizing feeling. There was a slight cool feeling upon application. The texture is a cross-combination between gel and water type. I think the regular packaging comes with a glass-type bottle. I can't really much say yet until I get hold of it. For the price, Laneige is considered to be a mid-range cosmetic. So it can still be expensive but not much. I think this is priced at Php 1000-2000 here in the local Laneige store. I'm not sure since I haven't really visited any Laneige store in the country. This is retailed at 27,000KRW in Korea. I might checked this out from my local suki store or wait for any sale from Laneige (hehehe!).

Monday ended good :) Hopefully the rest of the week will be the same ;)

Nature Republic Chestnut Pore Laser Fluid

Happy Friday y'all! Skin dilemma will always be a concerned in my part. Dealing with skin issue everyday is not easy. When will the time when I don't have to worry with my skin condition?!? Hopefully soon :p Today I'll review one skincare that I'm almost done with. This took me a long time to finish up.

Nature Republic Chestnut Pore Laser Fluid

• Sebum -controlling emulsion that help tighten the pores
• formulated with MD 102 Water; MD Water is Nature Republic's special, medicinal blend of purified waters collected from renowned sources around the world and extracts from the finest natural ingredients using their patented Nanophospholipid Liposome Drug Delivery Technology.

My say:

Performance: 2/5 stars

Packaging: 2/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

I got this together with the Nature Republic Hair Products. Boy, I was so surprised to see how huge the products were. They were just few but they were big. I also had the AC Blemish Lab Moisturizer (which I'll review soon) which also comes in a huge bottle. The bottles where design well but they were just really huge and heavy since they were made of glass except for the hair products. Good thing, Nature Republic had just recently revamped all their products design. They were slimmer though longer but at least they don't look fat (hehehe!). This line comes in  three types: toner, fluid and a balm. I only got the fluid one since I'm in need of a  good moisturizer in my cheek area (they tend to be dry) at the same time that will lessen the oiliness and shrink my huge pores. It comes in a white, fluid-type texture. You really just need a little amount for your entire face. This is a disappointment :( I've been using this for more than three-months and nothing had change. My pores were still big and it doesn't even help in keeping those oils at bay. However, it is moisturizing enough since my dry cheeks doesn't end up flaky. It didn't gave me new bumps (I still get one but only during my periods). Good thing I got this on sale or else it will be a waste of money. Repurchase?!? Nah!!! :)

Happy weekend :)

Dr. Jart+ Pore-X Sebum Control Mask

Second day of work-week or should I say stress-week?!? (hehehe). In times like this, I need to prepare. One thing I do in preparation is giving my skin some pampering with a facial mask. A facial mask is very versatile and convenient in terms of moisturizing the skin. Though it comes in different type since it caters to different skin type and need. I have used a lot of facial masks while some were good and some were not. I was looking for a nice facial mask in my cabinet and there in the last row is the smallest among the rest. It's not really that small, it's just that it is the smallest, in terms of packaging, from the rest of my masks. This mask is Dr. Jart+ Pore-X Sebum Control Mask.

photo taken from http://www.drjartthailand.com/

(I do have my own photo but I accidentally deleted it) 

Dr. Jart+ Pore-X Sebum Control Mask 
"Doctor Makes the Difference"

• Pore tightening and Sebum Control
• contains effective ingredients for tightening pores and controlling sebum
• adds freshness, giving tension to the skin

Product Description: Keeps skin healthy by tightening the enlarged pores and controlling the sebum with effective ingredients such as Papaya extracts and Apricot extracts. Enhanced adhesiveness sheet avoids essence evaporates. Contains Hyaluronic Acid and Betaine ingredients for intensive moisturized healthy skin.

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 4/5 stars

Pricing: -

Yes this is good for oily skin people like me and those with enlarged pores, like me again (hehehe!). This a great mask. No irritation nor any bumps :) I usually felt some itchiness in my jaw line every time I used a facial mask; but not this one. No itchiness upon application. The mask fits my face just right. There wasn't any strong scent from the mask. I think the wasn't really noticeable at all. I left this on the fridge before I used this. It was a refreshing and cool feeling upon application. When I woke up the next day, there were less oil. It didn't really made my skin completely oil-free but somehow I don't look much like a frying pan in the morning. I got this for free since this is a freebie from one of my past pre-orders. I am now thinking of getting it since this is good. Probably in my next order I'll include this and might as well check out some of their products :)

Hope you had a fun week ahead :)

Skin Food Peach Sake Pore Serum

Monday madness today! Work are piling up and are getting crazy. I need some time-off for awhile. Whoo! I want to end this day stress-free at least :-/ When stress is here, my skin goes nuts! I need to prevent that from coming or else it will be a stressful week ahead :( So a good skincare to rescue is much needed then. One skincare item that help me get through this is the Skin Food Peach Sake Pore Serum.

Skin Food Peach Sake Pore Serum

• a special pore care for sebum control
• enriched with Vitamin C, peach and sake extracts. Controls excess sebum and tightens large pores effectively, leaving the skin smooth and clean.

My say:

Performance: 4/5 stars

Packaging: 3.5/5 stars

Pricing: 3/5 stars

Who doesn't love a peach scent?!? Not me! But how about peach and sake combo scent?!? I was so curious as how this scent will come out. Sake on your skincare?!? Oooh, that's the first time. The scent is sweet and nice. The texture is a bit watery and gel-like. It just has the right consistency that it is easy to apply on the face. Absorbed by the skin fast and leaves a powdery smoothness after. A little goes a long way ;) No irritation nor breakout at all. Helps in minimizing the oiliness of my skin. This promises to help in minimizing pore size however it didn't deliver in that area :( This is a good moisturizer for oily babes. This works in keeping the oiliness at bay but not shrinking the pore size. This comes in a glass-pump-type bottle. This lasts for more or less two-months with twice a day of usage (morning and night). I think I got this at around Php550 at my local suki store. Overall this is a good product in combating the oiliness. 

Enjoy the week ahead :)

St Ives Extra Shine Shampoo And Conditioner

Our hair is our crowning glory. For me, healthy hair is next to healthy skin. No matter how good your skin is if your hair is bad it still goes down to BAD! We don't want that. That is why hair care is also important as skin care :) I have used a lot of shampoo and conditioners. Some were excellent while others were okay and there were also the bad ones. So how would I rate St Ives Extra Shine Shampoo and Conditioner?

St Ives Extra Shine Shampoo and Conditioner with Raspberry and Jojoba

only St. Ives captures these secrets in this extra shine shampoo and conditioner formulated with raspberry extracts and jojoba to leave your hair feeling revitalized, healthy-looking and full of shine

• PURE SWISS GLACIAL WATER
• nature's pure form of moisture
• SWISS BOTANICALS
• hair nourishing
• RASPBERRY EXTRACT
• soothing natural vitamin source

My say:

Performance: 2/5 stars

Pricing: 2/5 stars

Packaging: 2/5 stars

I hate this! These made my hair really bad :( So disappointed that it doesn't deliver what is supposed to do. Shine? Not at all! The shampoo made my hair dry. It lacks moisture that my hair is not easy to manage after. I give this 0.5 stars and the other 1.5 stars will be for the conditioner. At least the conditioner gives back the lost moisture but again same thing with shampoo my hair is unmanageable after :( Both have good, yummy scents :) But then again its what it can deliver is the important thing here. I  bought this for around Php 200++ for both at the local Watson store. To pay for a product that isn't working well is a disappointment. It comes in huge bottles. Again, I like my conditioner if it's in upside-down bottle-type packaging for the product to come out easily. There is no way for me to buy this again. I'm thinking of not getting the other variant from St Ives hair lines.

It's February already! Enjoy :)