Product Review: SNOE White Organic Green Papaya

     Hi, Im back! As promised, I'll share with you my experience on Snoe White's Organic Green Papaya after two weeks of using it. If your like me who loves reading every bit of information on product labels, you will see its claim of whiter skin in two weeks. If I were to gauge the soap on the whitening department, I can say that two weeks time is such a short period to see its effectiveness because in my own experience on using different whitening soaps, it takes more than a month of using it religiously. Well maybe its only me and my "balat sibuyas" skin (thin skin) that is immune to whitening products so it takes a lot of time to achieve maximum results. But oh boy, I'm amazed with this soap because I can see drastic changes on my skin within a short span of time given that I stayed more than 5 hours exposed in the sun around 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. last week. So here's my take on organic green papaya soap, my new HG soap :)

image taken from www.snoebeauty.com

 No.8 Snoe White Organic Green Papaya Beauty Bar

Green Papaya's papain enzyme has been proven to be 50 to 100 times stronger than other similar natural natural whitening ingredients and it helps dissolve dead and damage skin resulting to a fairer and more radiant skin. See dramatic whitening results in a short span of two weeks.

size: 150g 

price: 139.75 php (Around $3.25)

place bought: Landmark, Trinoma

instruction for use: wet skin, lather beauty bar and apply thoroughly. leave on skin for 2 minutes. expect a slight tingling or prickly sensation. rinse thoroughly. for best results use sunblock with spf30 after bathing.

ingredients: Green Papaya Pulp, Bearberry and Fruit Extracts, Vitamin C and E, Jojoba Oil, High Grade Coconut Oil

What I like:

• It's organic!
• Cute packaging.
• Doesn't sting my eyes. 
• Doesn't melt fast.
• The scent is not overpowering.
• Smooth and gentle on my skin.
• There's a lightening on dark marks in my legs caused by insect bites.
• Easily accessible.
• Affordable.

What I don't like:

• No batch, manufacturing and expiry date 

Will I repurchase? Yes! I'm on my second bar now. I'm itching on trying other variants but I want to use it religiously to see maximum results.

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 4.25/5 rating. Use the soap as instructed. Organic soap does not contain any  soap hardener and our hot humid weather will make the soap melt faster. I always cut the soap in half. I highly recommend this soap, my skin loves it!

     Have you tried this variant of Snoe White soap?Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

     

Hg's Haulin' Part II

     Hi dearies! How's your Saturday morning? I'm craving for some milk tea and cream puff :) I'm not sure if I'll satisfy my cravings later when we go outside because I still have a lot of house chores to do. I'm a bit lazy today and sleep deprived again :( My son is not feeling well. He wasn't able to sleep comfortably due to his coughs and colds. He cries every now and then because of his clogged nostrils. How I wish I can put a magic spell so that he'll feel better right away. 

     I'll make this post quick by sharing what I bought yesterday after my father's check up at Asian Eye Institute TriNoma. Here's what I got:

Purederm Make-Up Cleansing Tissues- Aloe Vera

SNOE White Vitamin C rich Calamansi beauty bar

SNOE White Organic Green Papaya

Plastic bottles and containers

     I'm on my 2nd bar of these soaps and I'm lovin' it. I use it alternately with my All Oragnics Soap in Calamansi and Singkamas while I'm on my 4th pack of this facial wipes. That's all for now. Have a great day ahead. Enjoy your weekend!

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HG's Haulin'

     I've been very busy last two weeks because my father underwent cataract operation and I'm the one responsible getting his laboratory results and cardio-pulmonary clearance. I'm also sleep deprived so my skin is acting up lately and I ran out some of my skin and hair care essentials that's why I need to replenish my stocks. So here's what I got from recent trips to Trinoma where I usually take MRT and purchased my haul.

My 4th tub of Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub w/ Licorice and Mulberry Extract

My 4th bottle of All Organics Lemongrass Facial Toner

My 2nd bottle of Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Conditioner

     That's it for now, I'll post my review on Color Me Happy soon. Been thinking of coloring my hair again because the roots are starting to show now. I'm torn between Kao Prettia in Chiffon Beige or Kao Prettia Platinum Beige. I want my hair really light this time bordering from light brown to blonde. Any suggestions? Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!

  

Product Review: Love At First Try: Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush

     Hi dearies! What's with the weather lately? Last weeks been very humid and hot, the scorching weather kept me from going outside to do some errands. Then yesterday I saw the gloomy sky and predicted that the weather's gonna be fine. So summer isn't it? Haven't watched the news lately so I'm not updated if there's a typhoon or whatsoever advisory is coming and all I know that climate change is inevitable. Anyhoo, I wanted to make a review about my new baby the day I laid my eyes on them but I said to myself that I have to test it first so that I can share my honest opinions on it. By the way, this is my first makeup brush and I don't know how to make a comprehensive review about it.  Please bear with me, I'll try to make this simple as possible :)

     Since this brush has no name, I'll just call it...

 Landmark/Unbranded Retractable Kabuki Brush

Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush

Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush

Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush

Landmark Retractable Kabuki Brush

 price: 129.75 php (Around $3.00)

place bought: Landmark, Trinoma 

What I Like:

• Really affordable Cheap!
• The appearance looks classy and nice.
• It's very soft and dense.
• Easy to wash and dry.
• No shedding while washing. 

What I don't like:

• It has a weird smell

Will I repurchase? Yes! I want to buy other brushes like the kabuki with no case, Jenny 007 blush brush and other basic makeup brushes that a beginner like me should have.

     I'll end my post without recommendation since I'm new to makeup brushes, I need to try it first so that I can make a little comparison about the product. Have you tried Landmark brushes?Which one is your favorite? I hope you can share your experience with them. 

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Eye Makeup Essentials

     Hello lovelies! I just want to share something that is very essential to me. I call this my eye makeup. Can I call this such sans the eyeshadow? Well for me, yes. Since I don't put eyeshadow even on special occasions, these things somehow makes my puffy eye bags less noticeable and my not so oily lids at bay. To complete my look, I use mascara and fill the gaps of my brows with eyebrow wax and powder.

E.L.F. Eyebrow Kit in Light, 

Maybelline Full N' Soft Waterproof Mascara in Very Black,

Garnier BB Eye Roll-On and 

San San Gel Eyeliner in Brown

     I'll be posting my reviews on the first three listed above soon. Reviews are already posted just click the links below the photo. As of now, I'm trying to learn how to apply basic eye makeup suited for daytime work. I'll be working few months from now so I have to cope with some major adjustments at home and in my work place. This will be my first "real job" after graduating years ago. It's a long story and a bit frustrating but I can share it to you on a separate post if I have the guts to one of these days.

     Any suggestions for budget friendly eye makeups e.g. undereye concealer, eyelid primer, eyeliner and eyeshadows? Thanks for sharing! 

Good Times!~

Makeup Tools

     Hi lovelies! The heat is on, can you feel it? It's really hot outside and all I wanna do is just chill and drink plenty of water. I'm not ready for summer. My body clock is still abnormal. I'm wide awake at night and sleepy head in the morning. Since it's summer already, I want to lessen the makeup that I use. I'm the type of person who sweats a lot. It runs in the family, I think it's in our genes. One move and I feel like taking a shower. So I guess it's time to learn the no makeup look. But how will I do that? I will show you my makeup tools that I use whenever I go outside the house and do some errands. I normally go outside to buy some groceries, window shopping and   go on a date with hubby.

L-R: Unbranded Retractable Kabuki Brush, Marionnaud N 38 Slanted Eyeliner and Eyebrows Double Side Brush and Fanny Serrano Eyelash Curler

     These are the makeup tools that I basically use. Kabuki brush for my powder foundation, eyeliner brush for my gel liner and eyelash curler for my lashes. If I'm in the mood, I apply my favorite N.Y.X. SMLC in Addis Ababa  and I'm ready to go. So what should I do to lessen my makeup since our hot humid weather will just melt it? I still want to look polished even if I lessen my makeup. I also want to achieve a healthy glowing skin. 

     Any suggestions on what makeup to avoid or lessen this summer?Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

     

Would You Dare Try Dove Hair Care?

     Hi dearies! I'm still hopeless about my laptop. Until now I'm having a hard time using our old school desktop PC. I don't know if my good 'ol laptop will survive the accident happened weeks ago. Some photos about my product review doesn't have back-ups therefore I need to grab and borrow some images from the internet if there's any. How I wish I can turn back the time and copy all the photos that I cherish to a flash disk and worry nothing. Sorry for being sentimental, let's just talk something new here.

     I'm very curious about Dove's new TV commercial, and laughs whenever I see the wedding pictorial scene. I'm not a fan of Dove specially their soaps because I find it too moisturizing making my skin greasy and shiny. I also don't like the scent, it's unpleasant for me. But when I heard that Dove hair care is now in our country, I give my self a benefit of a doubt. Why not try their hair care products if everyone is talking about good reviews about it. My sister also told me that two variants of their conditioner smells divine and convinced me to try it too. I'm a bit hesitant because my hair suffered from worse hair fall before. I've tried different shampoos and conditioners from commercial and organic ones until Pure Beauty Tsubaki Treatment shampoo and Lorys Hair Creme came to rescue. Trying new hair care products means starting back at one. But I think Dove really wanted me to try their new products. 

     I had my waxing session at Lay bare SM Fairview and to my surprise they were giving samples of Dove shampoo and conditioner from the damage therapy line.

Dove Hair Care Range

For hair that's damaged or experiencing the symptoms of damage, such as split ends and breakage. With fibre active technology to internally reconstruct hair and prevent future damage. Hair is completely revitalized with amazing softness and smoothness.

Dove Hair Care Range

Dove Hair Care Range

A little trivia from Dove:

Did you know? Even if you don't realize it, pollution, frequent styling and even simple brushing and towelling can damage your hair. Damage is the cause of dryness, frizz, hair fall and split ends.

     Sounds promising... Will Dove give me an experience of beautifully strong, soft, smooth ans shiny hair that's free from damage? Hmm, let's see. Have you tried the new Dove hair care range? What's your favorite?

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Do you sacrifice Fashion for Comfort?

      When it comes to fashion, I know that my style is more of the average girl next door. I feel at ease wearing jeans and shorts paired with tees and blouses. I'm also a fan of flip-flops and ballet flats. I noticed that I'm getting bored with what I use to like before. I'm developing a bit of mature fashion sense because I'm into dresses and wedges lately. But wearing heels lately gave me the "ouch" feeling that I never felt before. 

     I need something that will make me walk with confidence. Something that will ease the pain and make my feet comfortable. I'm glad that this I found this:

Watsons Foot Ease Gel Cushions

Watsons Foot Ease Gel Cushions

*Invisible Gel Comfort

*Prevents Pain in the balls of your feet

*Work all day, party all night

*Made from cushioning gel for super impact absorption

*Clear, slim and invisible comfort

*Non-slip grip for high heels, stilettos, boots, party shoes or strappy sandals

Watsons Foot Ease Gel Cushions

Contains 1 pair (Left and Right) Gel Cushions

price: 99php (Around $2.30+)

place bought: Watsons SM fairview

instruction for use: peel cushions off their protective film and place in shoe smooth side down, tapered end facing heel

     I love this gel! It really feels comfortable walking, I can walk with confidence without the feeling of pain or itchy burning sensation on the balls of my feet. I should have known this before. No more achy feet. Now, I can wear my wedge and pumps without sacrificing comfort.  

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Product Review: Natural Body Recipe- Calamansi Transparent Soap

     Happy Monday everyone! It's been a week since my last post and I'm still not sure if I can retrieve all my photos from my broken laptop. Even though I haven't updated my post, I still manage to read my favorite topics from GT forum and posts from beauty and fashion bloggers. I still think that my day is incomplete if I have overdue posts waiting to be publish. So today, I'll be reviewing a product that I bought weeks ago at HBC. This post is more of a rant. I thought this soap is organic because of the "Natural Body Recipe" that is printed on the new packaging. I also gave this soap a try because I read in GT that it has a micro peeling effect. 

     I asked the SA about the whole product line. There's also a Calamansi soap that is not transparent and the difference is that it's not glycerin based. She said that glycerin based soap is more concentrated so I'm convinced and bought the smaller size.

Natural Body Recipe- Calamansi Transparent Soap
This is the old packaging of the soap, taken from HBC website

Calamansi extract helps lighten skin

     Glycerin-based formulation gently cleanses leaving skin soft and smooth

     Washes away dirt and refreshes skin

Natural Body Recipe- Calamansi Transparent Soap

Natural Body Recipe- Calamansi Transparent Soap

size: 3.17 oz./ 90g.

price: 47 php (Around $1.20 )

place bought: HBC Sm Fairview

instruction for use: For face and body

ingredients: Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Aqua, Fatty Acids, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Citrus Microcarpa Calamansi Extract, Cocamide Diethanolamine, Ethyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Sodium Hydrosulfite, Butylene Glycol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Fragrance, CI 11710, CI 77007

What I  like:

• The scent- citrusy but not overpowering
• Inexpensive
• Easily available
• Has manufacturing, batch and expiry date printed on the packaging

What I don't like:

• Gave me cystic pimples on my cheeks
• I find it hard to make rich and foamy lather
• It didn't gave me the micro peeling thing-y that I wanted

Will I repurchase? No, I still have the other half and discontinued using it.

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 3/5 rating. Maybe it's only me who broke out with this soap. I'm not sure if I'm allergic to one of its ingredients. But when I googled information on glycerin based soap, I learned that this should help moisturize the skin and is suitable for people with acne, dry and sensitive skin. 

     I'm planning to try generic glycerin soap but breaking out is a no no. So I think I have to do some reading and ask for your opinion. Any thoughts on glycerin soap?Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

Product Review: SNOE White Vitamin C rich Calamansi beauty bar

     I'm a sucker for anything organic. My current addiction when it comes to skin care includes organic soaps from All Organics like Calamansi, Singkamas , Papaya with Glutathione, and Tomato Lime. Facial toner like All Organics Lemongrass toner and EOS lipbalms. Although I've found my HG's which I'm using for more than two years now, methinks I need to try other brands because my skin will get immune with these products thus lessen its effectiveness. Thanks to my fellow bloggers who always share their recent product hauls. I discovered so many things from them and become updated on latest beauty finds from skin care to makeup. So when I read their posts about SNOE, I'm giddy to try their soaps. 

     Be the fairest of them all... sounds promising, eh? Will this statement make me as fair and white as Snow White? Catchy enough to make me buy this soap. 

Snoe white Vitamin C rich Calamansi Bar

Snoe white Vitamin C rich Calamansi Bar

Snoe white Vitamin C rich Calamansi Bar

 NO.5  Snoe white Vitamin C rich Calamansi Bar

Calamansi- is a rich source of vitamin C and alpha-hydroxy acid that will whiten dark spots on skin. It naturally bleaches dark regions of the body specially the under arms, inner thighs and act as an organic deodorant. It is also a natural astringent that safely eliminates pimples without being harsh to skin.

size: 150g

price: 139php (Around $3.25)

place bought: Landmark, Trinoma

instructions for use: wet skin, lather beauty bar and apply thoroughly. leave on skin for 2 minutes. expect a slight tingling or prickly sensation. rinse thoroughly. for best results use sunblock with spf30 after bathing.

ingredients: Calamansi Extract, Papaine Enzyme, Vitamin C and E, Cucumber Extract, Goat's Milk, High Grade Coconut Oil

What I like:

• It's organic!
• Nice citrusy smell.
• Fancy and cute packaging.
• Doesn't not melt easily like other organic soaps.
• Affordable.
• Easily accessible.
• There are so many variants to choose from.
• There's a micro peeling effect which is plus for me.
• Leaves my skin squeaky clean.
• Yay to the manufacturing and expiry dates ^_^

What I don't like:

• No batch, manufacturing and expiry date
• Sting my eyes big time
• Since it's summer already, I need to splurge on spf to protect my skin from darkening

Will I repurchase? Yes! I want to try other variants like the collagen and kojic thingy

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. This can pass as my substitute to All Organics Calamansi Soap that I love to bits. Haven't seen any whitening effect for the past two week. I think it's too early to gauge it in terms of whitening. Always cut the soap into half so that it will not melt easily. The heat is on and organic soaps melt faster even I put it air conditioned room. If the direction for use says leave it for two minutes, then follow without hesitation. Leaving it longer will really make your skin red and itchy. 

     That's it for now. Have you tried Snoe white soaps?Which variant can you recommend for me to try next?Thank you for sharing! 

Good Times!~