Product Review: Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Triple Lightening Deo Roll-On Serum

     Aside from my face, the next sensitive part of my body are my pits! Yes, my underarms are sensitive because it's very prone to chicken skin after waxing, darkening because of hormonal change before my monthly period and from trying different brands of deodorant and antiperspirant out of curiosity. 

     After giving birth, my underarms got so dark because of pregnancy hormones and I know it's normal. My mom said it will return to the original color after a few months, all I have to do is wait. But the stubborn me got insecure whenever I raise my hand so I decided to buy a bleaching cream from unknown brand and applied it for two days. Worst thing happened, my underarm experienced itching and peeling and the color was still the same. After this incident, I just waited for the original color to come back and yes it did! 

     Fast forward, three years ago I discovered my HG antiperspirant and deodorant, it's from a well known brand that's popular to be hypo-allergenic and great for sensitive skin. But because I'm embracing natural and organic skin care now, I think now is the time to try an all natural whitening, antiperspirant and deodorant that promises promising benefits. So here it is, my honest to goodness review of Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Triple Lightening Deo Roll-On Serum. Click CONTINUE READING find out!

Product Review: Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Triple Lightening Deo Roll-On Serum

Product Review: Natura Organics Himalayan Mud 21-in-1 Soap

     If my memory serves me right, three years ago I had a hatred feeling against a certain black soap. It's not the black bleaching bar that I've tried from one of the famous brand of organic skin care products in our country today. Yes, it's a face and body soap that left a terrible effect on my face. The thing that irks me most is that it's organic. I have high expectations on that soap because before I get hold of it, I've seen positive reviews on their website and some beauty blogs. I really never expected that the "good" would turn so bad as in so so bad in my case. 

    So to end a long story short, after that experience I veered away from that brand. If you're adventurous with soaps I'm sure you can guess what kind of soap I'm saying here. I will not mention the brand, past is past and I've buried that sad experience. But today, I want to share a good news  :) I never thought that my fear of using a black-colored soap with ingredients that I'm not familiar with will turn into a delight. I think I want to rejoice because I've tried a black soap that didn't burn my face (this was the terrible effect that I have mentioned above) and made my skin healthy looking. Excited to find out why I'm raving a black soap today? Click CONTINUE READING to see my thoughts on Natura Organics Himalayan Mud 21-in-1 Soap :)

Product Review: Natura Organics Himalayan Mud 21-in-1 Soap

Product Review: Natura Organics Cellular Energizing Body Wash

     Hello dearies! Hope you're having a productive day even if it's scorching hot outside. I was out the whole day last Monday and I really felt the heat. The sun, the wind and the pollution combined made my skin dry and burned! Literally, I got a sunburn even without swimming. Before I went outside last Monday, I make sure that I applied an ample amount of my trusted sunblock. I was armed with an umbrella and wore a not so thick long-sleeves shirt to protect my skin. But boy oh boy, the heat coming from the sun is sweltering that I can't even stay in one place with minimal ventilation. But I have no choice because I was organizing my father's papers so I have to go back and forth to that office. When I got home yesterday, all I to do want is immersed myself inside the pail. So when I'm about to lather my skin with my favorite soap, I felt the sunburned area stinging and the soap's lather was making it itchy and painful. Good thing that Natura Organics sent me their Cellullar Energizing Body Wash because it saved my skin from the irritation and itchy feel that I have right now. I'm really planning to use this body wash next week but the stinging sensation that I have right now because of the wind/sunburn made me use this product. 

     I guess it's too early to give this product a review but because I've used it four times already for two days and saw the effects immediately, then ow is the right time to say my thoughts about the product. It's the perfect buddy for my tired and irritated skin. If you want to know more about the product and my full review click CONTINUE READING and find out!

Natura Organics Cellular Energizing Body Wash
White Ginger + Lemon and Grapefruit 

Product Review: Natura Organics Fruit Bio-Active Complex C- Miracle Body Polish

     Ah body scrubs! First thing that comes to my mind when someone says exfoliate. There are different types of body scrubs in the market today and I'm sure you're having a hard time looking for the one. I've tried more than 5 brands of body scrubs before and I can say that based on the scrubber used as the main ingredient, you can see really tell which one will agree to your skin. There are salt type body scrubs, paste type with very fine beads, cream type with fruit seeds or fiber as exfoliant and etc, etc. I presume that you all know I'm an avid fan of organic products and I'm still on search for the best or at least better alternative to chemically-harsh skin care products in the market today. As for the body scrubs, I think I haven't found the best in terms of the quality and price but I've discovered one of the cost-effective especially if you're into luxurious body scrubs. I'm a cheapskate that's why even if the product is worth the price, I'm still having thoughts if I'll push through with it or just look for another alternative.

     I think this body polish comes with a hefty price tag compared to the brands that I've tried before but if you'll look closely to the ingredients, the natural ingredients used are of high quality and yes they are expensive too. Take for example the grapeseed fiber used as scrubber, I love eating grapes but whatever season we have the price of this fruit is high compared to other fruits in the market. But if you have the money to splurge a little on a skin care product that contains effective ingredients then I recommend you try this body polish. So without further ado, here's the review of Natura Organics Fruit Bio-Active Complex C-Miracle Body Polish. Click CONTINUE READING to know more about the product.

Natura Organics Fruit Bio-Active Complex C- Miracle Body Polish

Product Review: Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Intensive Hand Repair Cream SPF50

     My hands are the most overworked/abused part of my body because I have hands-on job everyday. From the time I wake up, my hands are ready to do different tasks like cleaning the house, washing the dishes that includes cleaning feeding bottles and if time permits do a light laundry. Aside from mommy duties, I also spent more than five hours on the computer typing articles to be published on this blog. I admit that at an early age I have vein-y hands. My grand mother said I got it from the stress. I'm also allergic to laundry detergents and dish-washing liquids that's why my hands are dry and itchy after washing the dishes and doing the laundry. If you'll ask me if I have a separate skin care product to lessen the itchiness and dryness on my hands, my answer would be none not until Natura Organics sent me a tub of their hand cream. Thanks to Ms. Ophelia of Ophelia_NaturaOrganics for this heaven-sent product. 

      I'm an OC mommy but I'm not that vain in taking good care of my hands. All I have in mind  is that the lotions that I'm using in my body will also do the job in the moisturizing department of my hands. I'm truly wrong because hand creams are very essential and important part of ones skin care. I'm lucky that I've got the first dibs on this product from Natura Organics and I'm very much confident to say that this hand cream made a big difference on the texture and tone of my hands. Now I agree to the phrase "yung kamay mo parang hindi sanay sa trabahong bahay" (Your hand looks like not used to household chores). Even the hubby felt the difference on the texture of my hands one time and asked what did I do to the flaky and dry part on the sides of my fingers. I told him my secret-now-not-secret weapon to combat dry and irritated hands. Excited to see the full details of my review? Click CONTINUE READING and smile!

Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Intensive Hand Repair Cream SPF50

Product Review: Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Powerful Lip Scrub

     Hello dearies! The weather is still chilly even though the sun's up high in the sky. I've been battling with dry skin and now this became serious when we went to Nuvali last Friday for my son's field trip. The wind there was very strong and it made my hands very dry. I was wondering if I got a windburn and when I checked it at home yes it is :( Not only that I felt my hands very rough and dry, my lips too suffered from wind burn. 

     The solution to dry and chapped lips are lip therapy treatments or heavy duty lip balms but there's another solution that will slough off dead skin cells on the lips. It's a lip scrub! Fret not, I know you're thinking that scrubbing dry and chapped lips is painful but if you'll be using a lip scrub that contains very fine scrubbers, then think again! I'm very excited to introduce to you a lip scrub that doesn't only exfoliate lips but can make it look healthier, rosy and plumper! I've been using this Cellular Radiance Powerful Lip Scrub from Natura Organics even before I experienced wind burn. I guess it's time to say my thoughts on this amazing product. I never thought that lip scrub will be a life saver and a lipstick buddy. So without further ado, here's my honest to goodness review of Natura Organics Cellular Radiance Powerful Lip Scrub. Click CONTINUE READING and smile :)

Natura Organics Powerful Lip Scrub
This buttery-emollient is a powerful lip plumper and moisturizer retrieved from the fruit of African Shea trees and Apple Stem Cell, and celebrated worldwide for encouraging cellular renewal and repair. Shea butter is wonderfully softening, soothing and comforting to your lips, protects lips from UV rays, against dryness and weather damage, formulated to replenish and revitalize the appearance of lips from dawn til dusk.

Product Review: Be Organic Argan Oil Foaming Face Wash

     Hello dearies! Loving and hating this crazy cold weather lately. I like it because it made my skin less oily and this means less acne and pimples but I hate it because it makes my skin extra dry and flaky. But what can I do? I don't have the powers to control it or make it balance. Anyhoo, I'll be sharing another great skin car product that was sent to me by Ms. Cheryl of Be Organic Bath and Body. They're so generous for sending me almost all of their skin care products to try. I'm very happy that most of the full-sized samples they sent really did a great job in taking good care of my hair, skin and face. I also like that their products are competitive in price and one of the best organic brand that I've tried in the market today. To be fair, most of the organic skin care brands that I've tried loves my skin. Only one or two brands of organic skin care in the market today that gave me negative effects. All I can say that even though the product is dubbed as organic or natural, not all will benefit from using it. There are people who are allergic to certain organic/natural ingredients so always do a patch test before using a product.

     Going back to the topic, this is my first time to use an organic foaming facial wash. If my memory serves me right, the last time I've used a facial wash was during college years. I'm sure you can guess the brand of the facial wash that gave me zits because it's very popular until now. I will not mention the brand's name just leave a comment if you think we had the same experience. I fell in love with this product the moment I used it. I'm skeptical at first because I don't want to put another layer of oil to my combination skin but this is not the oil that we think. Excited to hear my thoughts about Be Organic Argan Oil Foaming Facial Wash? Click CONTINUE READING to see it it's a Yay or a Nay :)

Be Organic Argan Oil Foaming Facial Wash
A gentle, sulfate-free cleanser that removes dirt, excess oil, makeup and other impurities without drying it to leave the skin fresh, smooth and radiant. Formulated with Argan Oil, Hyaluronic Acid and Aloe to protect, moisturize and soothe. Pores appear smaller, skin looks toned and younger looking.

Product Feature: Lumier'e Skin Care- Beauty + Knowledge

     Before 2013 ended, I was very privilege to received another promising organic skin care products to try! I received something new, luxurious and exquisite skin care product range that illuminates, lightens and firms- The Lumier'e Blanc Collection. But before I delve deeper into this line, let me share with you what Lumier'e skin care is all about. Here's the catalogue for your reference. Click CONTINUE READING to find out.

Lumier'e Skin Care- Beauty + Knowledge

Product Review: Milea Mineral Makeup Propolis Concealer

     Concealers, one of the best I've been breaking out day savior! Almost all of the women I know had their share of breakouts, big or small. It can make or break your day if you don't know to hide them. To conceal stubborn pimples, one needs a heavy duty concealer that will erase or hide them instantly. But what about concealers that have added skin benefits? Like healing and concealing nasty zits at the same time, genius eh?! I think everyone would love to conceal and heal their pimples using a single product, right? In my quest of finding the right skin care and makeup products, healing concealers are among the last thing that I would consider buying because some of them contain ingredients that I'm allergic two. I also can't find the right brand aside from high-end ones. So to cut the story short, this kind of makeup sans skin care falls below the list of my must-haves not until Ms. Edilee of Milea Natural Beauty sent me their Propolis Concealer. I was very intrigued with the concealer and having second thoughts on my mind since this is the first organic concealer that I have to date. But this doubt was immediately erased on my mind because the first organic soaps that I love until now came from Milea. So there's an assurance that the product will work for me like that of my first love organic soaps and their lemongrass toner that I keep or purchasing one after the other.

     So enough of the blabber, here it is my honest to goodness review of Milea Propolis Concealer after using the product for almost three months now. I can attest to the positive effects of this product alone in gradually diminishing those minor pimples from breakouts and those starting to pop out. Click CONTINUE READING for details.

Milea Mineral Makeup Propolis Concealer
Conceals and Heals Skin Breakout

Product Review: Be Organic Aloe Jojoba Soap

     Hello dearies! I'm back with another review. But this time I let my hubby use this soap for thirty days. If you're wondering why I made him as my guinea pig, well it's because the soap is suited for his skin type. The soap that I'm going to introduce today is suited for oily and irritated skin. I presume everyone knows that Aloe Vera is one of the most widely used skin care product that comes from nature even during the old times. I can still remember our Aloe Vera plant that my grandmother planted in her backyard. Whenever we go to her house for a vacation and my cousin's skin got irritated, she will pick a leaf of Aloe Vera, wash it and get the gel coming out of the leaf. It's amazing that the itchy irritated and red like skin patches become tamed after the application of the gel. 

     Going back to my review, this soap is really suited to individuals with oily and irritated skin. Combined with jojoba oil that also makes the skin nourished and moisturized, the soap is another moisturizer in a bar. Don't get me wrong if I tell you that oily skin needs to be moisturized too. If you'll do your research, most oily skin individuals need to use moisturizer to protect the layer of the skin thus minimizing the irritation and less production of sebum. Well according to the hubby, after using the soap on his oily face he noticed that his skin feels smooth to touch. When he uses the soap on his body that has dry patches, he said that the itchiness lessened after taking a bath. I do believe the things that he observed because I can see the improvement on his face and body. If you want to know more about our observation, click CONTINUE READING to find out. 

Be Organic Aloe Jojoba Soap
Jojoba helps control acne and oily skin, since excess sebum from the epidermis dissolves in jojoba. Combined with the healing Aloe to relieve itching, softens and replenishes skin.

Product Review: Be Organic Emu Skin Perfecting Cream

     Hello dearies! I'm very excited to share my review today because it's another first :) It's my first organic/natural face cream to date :) I'm a long time user of GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing cream and consumed more than five tubs already. And because I'm slowly incorporating organic products to my body and hair care essentials, I think now is the right time to have one for the face. 

     Remember my post about my discover of a new brand of organic soap that I've posted months ago? I mused my story there when I first saw the brand Be Organic. Aside from the soaps, this EMU Skin Perfecting cream caught my attention. I asked the SA about this cream and she said that it's a new product from Be Organic and explained to me that it's packed with vitamins and natural skin perfecting ingredients. Sounds very pleasing to the ears and kudos to the SA who knew what she really sells. Back to my story, I was tempted to buy a tub that time but I just brought an exact amount of money that day. So I said to myself that I'll come back for this cream on my next visit to SESOU store whether it's at Trinoma or Robinson's Galleria branch. But this lemming or wish came true when Ms. Cheryl of Be Organic Bath and Body sent me samples of their products. I'm really not expecting that she included a full-sized EMU Skin Perfecting Cream when I received my package. All I know is that she will just send me soaps because it was the only thing that I've mentioned on my previous post about my review on the Papaya Kojic soap. It's very heart warming when you're not expecting to receive products beyond your expectations. Don't get me wrong but I'm really overwhelmed with the products she sent me. 

     Are you familiar with Emu oil? Have you heard this miraculous product that came from the Emu bird? Click CONTINUE READING to know more information about the benefits and of course about this cream.

Be Organic EMU Skin Perfecting Cream 

Product Review: Be Organic Papaya Bearberry Soap

     Hello dearies! Have you joined my 2nd Year Anniversary Giveaway yet? If not join HERE! I’m very excited to share this review because it’s one of the organic brands in the market today that offers promising natural products for the hair, skin, face and body. I already reviewed one of their soap- The Papaya Kojic and I highly recommend this organic whitening soap for individuals with sensitive skin. If you missed the review just click HERE. Now I’m going to share my thoughts on another variant of soap from Be Organic Bath and Body, this time it’s their whitening and anti-aging soap- The Papaya Bearberry. Does one of the ingredients sound new to you? I guess you’ll answer yes. Actually the bearberry is not that new to me, I already tried another brand of soap with bearberry extract but it is combined with other fruit extracts too. This time it’s combined only with Papaya so the combination is new to me. What exactly is Bearberry extract?

Bearberry extract is made from the leaves of the bearberry plant. It is commonly used as an astringent in cosmetic preparations and skin care products. Astringents are cleansers that remove dirt and oil from the skin's pores. It is also used as a lightening agent to fade freckles or skin discoloration which may be caused by sun damage or hormonal conditions.

     And because I’m already 30 years old, I give more importance to anti-aging. I’m already fair to begin with so it’s less of importance for me to get fairer, just even skin tone will do. This variant of soap is another lemming from the brand because when I saw it at Sesou I told myself to buy it next time I'll visit the store. But to my surprise Ms. Cheryl of Be Organic Bath and Body send samples of their products. I'm one happy kid! The moment I received the package, I opened the soap and used it right away. Excited to know my experience about the soap? Here it is, my honest to goodness review of Be Organic Papaya Bearberry Soap

Be Organic Papaya Bearberry Soap
This handmade soap has the highest and purest ingredients that whiten and nourish skin. Contains papaya enzyme which reduces dark spots from acne, blackheads and pimples. Combined with Bearberry extract, one of the most powerful skin lighteners.

Product Review: Be Organic Papaya Kojic Soap

     On my trip to Robinson's Galleria a month ago, I saw a big kiosk of SESOU store. It's a store where you can buy everything organic, from head to toe! They also sell general cleaning items and other stuff that's environment friendly. This is the store where I first met my favorite All Organics Soaps that I still purchase from time to time. I was looking for my favorite All Organics Calamansi variant that time but it's OOS. I was contemplating if I'll get another fave, the Singkamas variant or try another organic brand. Well, trying another brand can be risky for me now since my skin's condition these past few days was very sensitive. Breakouts here and there and my old skin care regimen seems not working anymore. So even though I was skeptical on trying an new organic brand, I still pursued buying one from Be Organic. 

     My skin concerns as of the moment are tiny bumps like whiteheads that will turn into zits after a few days, rough and dry cheeks and some oiliness on my chin and nose. I know that the cause of this is hormonal. I already went to my OB-Gynecologist to have a general check up. Anyhoo, there are four variants of Be Organic soap that time and I have my eyes glued on the Papaya Kojic soap. I was brave enough to try kojic soap because I already tried this variant of soap from different brands before. What's new to me is the combination of Papaya and Kojic.  I've been using the soap for more than three weeks now and the results are erratic. I guess the effects on my skin is not because of the soap but mainly the hormonal changes that I've been going through. 

Be Organic Papaya Kojic Soap
Achieve that flawless, blemish free, and younger looking skin in no time, Kojic Acid is a mushroom extract, and used to lighten discoloration such as freckles and age spots. It penetrates the skin and goes into deep cellular layers to inhibit dark pigmentation from forming. Azelaic and Glycolic acids effectively kill acne causing bacteria, control excess oil production and speed up skin cells turn over to reveal glowing new skin.

Product Review: Snoe White SPECIAL Black Beauty Bar

     Have you read this POST? If you're a long time reader of this blog prolly you know that there is one snoe soap that I really love. I'm sure you've seen that soap on my haul posts, I even gave it a perfect 5/5 score and been using it for almost three years! But that soap was already discontinued in the market and when I heard that news months ago I felt very very sad. That variant from snoe became my skin's very best friend. I'm in love with that soap. No matter how many new and exciting brands that keeps on sprouting like mushrooms in supermarkets, department stores and online shops, I still come back to Snoe's Black Bleaching Beauty Bar. 

     I thought I'm going to look for another brand that will give the same results like Snoe's Black Bleaching Beauty Bar and to my surprise, they reformulated it. They made it even better or should I say the best bleaching soap in the market today! I will just make my introduction short dearies. Click continue reading and find out why Snoe's Snoe White soaps will always be the first place in my heart ^_^

Snoe White SPECIAL Black Beauty Bar
will remove the impurities to refine skin tone and promote cell renewal for a complexion with inner radiance. It will remove dead surface cells to boost clarity and luminosity. This beauty bar will effectively help fade dark spots and freckles for renewed clarity and effective hyper pigmentation correction.

Product Review: ENVO CALAMANSI + LEMONGRASS Radiant Eclipse Body Scrub

     Hello dearies, let's continue our mini discussion here about ENVO. If you're a new reader of this blog, click here to know more about ENVO Bath and Body products. I presume you all know that my favorite scrubs are A Bonne Spa White C Salt and Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub and been using both alternately for more than 2 years now. I never expected that I will come across with an organic body scrub that will do the job in the exfoliation department. At first I'm very hesitant that it can remove dead skin cells because when I touched the "scrubbers"- apricot kernels, I said to myself that it's very fine and won't be able to exfoliate dirt from my skin. Since my skin is already used to harsh scrubbing (I know it's not good) because I really want to get rid of dirt and to have that uber squeaky clean feeling, small, tiny or fine particles will just slide off my skin. It's like scrubbing with no scrubs at all feeling. (hope you get what I mean) But lo and behold, this product is amazing! Now I need to believe in the saying "don't judge the book by it's cover" particularly with this product. haha!

     Join the fight against dark and damaged skin, with the perfect blend of Calamansi and Lemongrass; you can see nature take effect in no time. Its main purpose is Whitening giving its users that fair light skin they have always wanted. Its main benefits consist of skin lightening, tonic, aromatic, minimizes oil secretion, revitalize and strengthens skin. This body scrub is lotion based so you get lotion plus scrub in one. It has a generous amount of apricot kernels which are used to exfoliate the skin instead of micro beads. 

ENVO CALAMANSI + LEMONGRASS Radiant Eclipse Body Scrub- love the fancy design of their product label :)

Product Review: ENVO Peppermint Cucumber Aqua Frost Body Butter

     Hello, I'm back! Been MIA for days because the internet connection was acting up and if you noticed Dear Kitty Kittie Kath now has a new layout :) Do you like my new layout? Thank you so much to Deann of It's Me Deanne for the pretty design. It's simple that is so me! I will also launched my new domain name- kathrivera.com two weeks from now. So please visit this page from time to time for updates. 

     Anyhoo, if you still remember my post about ENVO Bath and Body products I'm sure you're very intrigued with the brand's product line. Actually, ENVO's current products are body butters, body scrubs and the soap that I already reviewed here. ENVO's body butter was my first organic lotion/moisturizer/body butter that's why I'm very excited to try it when I got hold of this months ago. Since the heat was very insane last month, this product became a staple in my skin care cabinet. I make sure that I apply an ample amount every after bath to refresh and give my skin the cooling sensation it needed. I skipped commercial brand lotions last April and May, splattering them all over my body just made my skin greasy and uncomfortable. Have you tried applying lotion then afterwards sweat runs out throughout your arms and legs? I know, we hate that feeling right? So this organic body butter just came in time and my summer never felt greasy and icky again :) To know more about ENVO Bath and Body products click here.

     The sun too hot for you to handle? Not anymore, a cooling sensation like no other, this body butter directly cools your skin right after application and stays there for hours. The mixture of Peppermint and Cucumber gives its users a double dose of freshness, not to mention that peppermint gives it a very attractive scent. Its main benefits are nourishes and hydrates your skin, soothes and softens the skin, relieves skin irritations and itchiness and it also help ease sting of sunburn.

ENVO Peppermint and Cucumber Aqua Frost Body Scrub

Product Review: ENVO Cranberry Soap

     When I first saw this lovely oval-like soap from ENVO, I thought of fancy soaps that's being sold during Christmas. I never expected it to be one of the "special" soap that will perform at par with my favorite organic soaps in giving me a soft and glowing skin. If you're a fan of sweet-smelling soap that smells oh so divine, then ENVO's Cranberry Tomato Soap is the right soap for you! So sit back and relax as I take you to nature's finest soap review from ENVO. If you want to know more about ENVO, click HERE :)

     Detox, Relax and Glow! Let ENVO's Cranberry Tomato soap take care of your blemished, tired and dull skin :) 

ENVO Cranberry Tomato Soap

Purify and cleanse your skin, give it that treatment it truly deserves. What’s unique about this soap is that it is made with cranberry giving it such an alluring scent alongside tomato which is one of the best things that helps nourish the skin. This soap will brighten dull and dark skin, open and eliminates all the dirt inside your pores and calms the skin. It is also rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

Product Review: Beauty and Bright Facial and Body Lightening Moringa Soap

     Hello dearies! Happy Easter to everyone :) Today I'm going to share my thoughts on Beauty and Bright Facial and Body Lightening Moringa soap. I know this review took almost 2 months but I'm confident and happy to share it to you because it's not only me who used the soap religiously. I convinced my husband to try soap because I noticed his left arm has uneven skin tone because of driving without any protection around 10 a.m. everyday. He's not using sunblock or any kind of clothing to protect his skin. Before I decided to use this soap, he's already using it for more than 2 weeks. I'm very impressed because I really saw the improvement and told him his arm was getting lighter everyday. If I can only post his before and now photos, I will but his very shy and didn't want to take part in my blog post. I hope it's okay for you, his a very private person and I understand his reasons for that. Anyhoo, I noticed some changes on the intensity of dark mosquito bites on my legs after 3 weeks of using the soap religiously. I also have a blister on my right ankle that's very dark and now it looks soft and a bit lightened. 

     So will not blabber too much and let me share my honest to goodness review of Beauty and Bright  Facial and Body Lightening Moringa Soap. If you're a bit skeptical on Beauty and Bright, you can also view another review of their Skin Lightening and Anti-Aging Serum bar that I love to bits! 

    Your skin has to endure daily stress caused by your busy schedule, pollution and unhealthy habits. relieve your skin with Beauty and Bright Moringa Soap. The moment you apply the soap to your wet skin, you will feel the relaxation coming from the essential oils and beautifying extracts.

Beauty and Bright Facial and Body Lightening Moringa Soap
SEVEN BEAUTIFYING ACTIVES:

MORINGA EXTRACT- This extract is rich in Vitamin A that helps build more collagen in the skin. Moringa is also rich in Vitamin C that naturally lightens our skin.
PAPAYA- Our soap has more concentration of papaya enzymes than your regular papaya soap. Papaya helps skin in renewal and exfoliation.
KOJIC ACID- The acid is derived from mushroom and has been known to lighten pigmentation and freckles. Kojic acid is nature's best bleaching ingredient- your best alternative to harmful bleaching chemicals.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA, CANDEIA TREE and OXALIS TRIANGULARIS- The combination of three oils has been proven to inhibit the synthesis of melanin (which causes our skin to darken and create discoloration)

Beauty and Bright Facial and Body Lightening Moringa Soap
"We do not use artificial color in our soap. The natural color of our soap is uneven and with  occasional white pigments from the beautifying extracts. These extracts remained untreated throughout the whole process. You can always be assured that you are enjoying the highest quality of an all- natural soap."

size: 130g. (e)

price: 114 php (Around $2.80)

place bought: free

Available at Sesou Nature Source, South Supermarket, ECHOstore and Cash & Carry

instruction for use: Wash your body and apply the Beauty and Bright serum bar, wait for 5 minutes to allow enough time for the skin to absorb the extract then rinse thoroughly. 

ingredients: Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palmate, Moringa Extract (Vitamin A Source), Kojic Acid, Carica Papaya, Eremanthus Erythropappus (Love Plant), Camellia Japonica Seed Oil (Camellia), Oxalis Triangulis Oil (Candela), Plant based Lactic Acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aloe Extract, Virgin Coconut Oil, Essential Oil as Fragrance.

What I like:

• It's organic!
• The price- it's affordable for 100php + that will not melt even if it's soft and took almost two months to finish.
• It's amazing how it can withstand the weather. It's summer and the heat is insane. There's no sign of melting or changes in size and shape. 
• The scent- it's minty, love the smell of this soap because everytime I use it I feel very relaxed.
• Produces a thick and creamy lather that applies very smooth on skin.
• My skin feels soft and squeaky clean after every wash. There's a tight feeling on my face but not too tight. 
• I can see a glow on my face and smaller pores when I looked in the mirror.
• Exfoliates well.
• Contains 7 LIGHTENING/BEAUTIFYING agents in 1 bar. 
• Doesn't made my skin dry after bath. If you're a long time user of whitening soaps, natural, organic or not you'll notice there's a bit of drying after use.
• Made some dark spots and blemishes caused by pimples appear lighter after a month of everyday use. 
• The packaging is very neat and simple. The box is loaded with information. Everything you need to know about the soap is printed on the box. 
• Complete batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the box.
• Did I mention it's affordable? I'll just make it cheap- after a month of using the soap on my face and body, there's an approximate of 1/3 bar left on my soap dish. 

What I don't like:

• None!

Will I repurchase? YES, definitely!

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 4.75/5 rating. If you ask me why not 5/5, I have to be honest that I'm not a fan of soaps that has cooling sensation. The minty feel is a plus for now because it's summer but if I'm going to use this during cold months, methinks will not let the lather stay on my skin for 5 minutes. But nonetheless, this soap performs great and same as the Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti-Agin Serum Bar. You can use the soap as is, no need to cut into half. Don't worry, it's very soft to touch but it will not melt unlike other organic soaps that I've tried. I highly recommend this specially now the heat is insane. If you want to lighten your skin and relax while taking a bath at the same time, I highly recommend this soap. Le hubby loves it too, it's the first time he asked me where to buy this kind of soap :)

     What's your current skin lightening soap? Any thoughts on Beauty and Bright? Thanks guys!

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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Droplets of Nature for review. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. 

Product Review: Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti-Aging Serum Bar

     I'm very excited to share this review because this is my first brand of organic anti-aging soap to date. I just turned 30 last January and even if I'm 5 years late in my anti-aging regimen ( 25 years old is the recommended age for using anti-aging products) methinks it's not too late to add one or two age-defying product in my skincare essentials. So I'm starting it with an anti-aging soap for the face and body. But this is not just an ordinary soap, it's a serum bar from Beauty and Bright. I guess you got intrigued with the word "serum", I also got curious because this is the first time I encountered the word "serum bar". I've seen the word serum on creams and lotions but not with soap. At first I was skeptical if the soap will produce the same kind of lather that a regular soap can give. But I'm more interested in the list of natural ingredients contained in this serum bar because it's not only anti-aging, it's also a whitening soap so that's two benefits in one! 

     After more than a month of using this serum bar religiously on my face and body, I'm very impressed with the results. I decided to stop using my current faves (snoe white soaps) just to see if it's really effective. I can attest to the effectiveness of this serum bar because 1 month is long enough for me to see the pros and cons of a product especially bath soaps. Please visit this page: Beauty and Bright for more details and product information. 

     Here's my take on Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti- Aging Serum bar, a must try product that's safe and effective. Now you can have beautiful, brighter and younger skin the natural way :)

     Beauty and Bright is not  your ordinary herbal soap because it is also a serum bar. The moment that you apply the soap to your body, you will feel the thick serum embracing your skin. The natural serum is loaded with essential oils, skin nutrients and a high-concentration of the world's most proven skin-lightening and anti-aging ingredients. Let it stay on your skin for five minutes before washing off thoroughly and see the improvements in your skin after regular use.

Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti-Aging Serum Bar

TRIPLE LIGHTENING INGREDIENTS:
PAPAYA- Our soap has more concentration of papaya enzymes than your regular papaya soap. Papaya helps skin in renewal and exfoliation.
KOJIC ACID- The acid is derived from mushroom and has been known to lighten pigmentation and freckles. Kojic acid is nature's best bleaching ingredient- your best alternative to harmful bleaching chemicals.
LEMON EXTRACT- Another potent skin -lightening ingredient which is rich in Vitamin C. The concentration of lemon extract in our soap helps reduce the formation of melanin.

TRIPLE ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS:
MORINGA EXTRACT- The extract is rich in Vitamin A that helps build more collagen in the skin.
ACAI BERRY- One of the most powerful anti-oxidants known. The Acai Berry extract is rich in anthocyanins and phytosterols that protect the skin from sagging. The phytosterols in Acai berry is known as collagen protector.
LACTIC ACID- Rich in Alpha Hydroxy Acid that moisturizes the skin and reduces irritation caused by deep exfoliation.

Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti-Aging Serum Bar
Complete Batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates

Beauty and Bright Skin Lightening and Anti-Aging Serum Bar
"We do not use artificial color in our soap. The natural color of our soap is uneven and with  occasional white pigments from the beautifying extracts. These extracts remained untreated throughout the whole process. You can always be assured that you are enjoying the highest quality of an all- natural soap."

size: 130g. (e)

price: 94 php (Around $2.30+)

place bought: free

Available at Sesou Nature Source, South Supermarket, ECHOstore and Cash and Carry

instruction for use: Wash your body and apply the Beauty and Bright serum bar, wait for 5 minutes to allow enough time for the skin to absorb the extract then rinse thoroughly. 

ingredients: Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Palmate, Essential oil-based and nutrient- rich serum, Papaya extract, Acai berry extract, Kojic Acid, Moringa Extract (Vitamin A source), Lemon Extract, Plant-based Lactic Acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aloe Extract, Virgin Coconut Oil, Natural Fragrance

What I like:

• It's organic!
• The price- it's affordable, less than 100 php for a 130g gram of serum bar that's packed with all the goodness that nature has to offer!
• The scent- sweet but not overpowering, there's a hint of fruity scent like those of grape flavored juice.
• Produces a thick and creamy lather that applies very smooth to skin.
• The MILDEST among all the organic/natural soaps that I've tried. Doesn't sting my eyes. Even if I leave the lather for more than 5 minutes there's no stinging or burning sensation on my face and body. 
• My skin feels soft and velvety smooth after every wash. There's a tight feeling on my face but not too tight. 
• I can see a glow on my face and smaller pores when I looked in the mirror.
• Exfoliates well.
• This variant is 2 in 1, whitening and anti-aging for the price of 1 bar. 
• Made some dark spots and blemishes caused by pimples appear lighter after a month of everyday use. 
• Though I'm not sure on the anti-aging effect, I noticed that stretch marks on my abdomen appeared a little lighter in terms of color intensity than before. 
• It's amazing how it can withstand the weather. It's summer and the heat is insane. There's no sign of melting or changes in size and shape. 
• The packaging is very neat and simple. The box is loaded with information. Everything you need to know about the soap is printed on the box. 
• Complete batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the box.
• Did I mention it's affordable? I'll just make it cheap- after a month of using the soap on my face and body, there's approximate of 1/3 bar left on my soap dish.

What I don't like:

• None!

Will I repurchase? YES, definitely!

Recommendation:

     I give this soap a 5/5 rating. This is my first organic anti-aging serum bar and I'm very much impressed with the performance. I'm adding this variant now on my bath essentials. A little word of caution, even if this soap contains all natural ingredients I still advise you to use this on a small part of your body first. If there's no negative reaction, redness or irritation occur use this soap as instructed. Remember that natural products can also cause allergic reactions in some individuals. I have a very sensitive skin that's prone to redness and irritation. I'm glad I didn't experience negative reaction from the very first use. I highly recommend this serum bar ^_^

     Do you use anti-aging soaps right now? Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful week guys!

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DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Droplets of Nature for review. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. 

Collective Haul (January, February and March)

    Hellos! I would like to share my recent and not so recent skin care and makeup haul. I decided to make this post collective so that you'll not get bored of seeing same products that I buy to replenish my skin care essentials every month. I already posted my review of BYS Lipstick and Eskinol Spot-less Facial Cleanser before this haul post, I know it should be haul first before review but it's better late than never right?

     Most of the items here are my favorites like All Organics Lemongrass Toner, Snoe white The Special Black Bleaching Bar, Quick FX Pimple Eraser, Purederm Facial Wipes and Nivea Extra Whitening Lotion. Just click on the link for full review of each product. 

ESKINOL Spot-less White Facial Cleanser
All Organics Lemongrass Toner
BYS Lipstick in Champagne Rain
Snoe white The Special Black Bleaching Bar

      My recent skin care buddy is the Eskinol Spot-less White Facial Cleanser. It's my 2nd bottle now and I'm loving how it removes deep seated dirt while making dark spots and blemishes less visible than before. 

QUICK FX Pimple Eraser
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues

     Great news for Quick FX Pimple Eraser users. The old packaging has been replaced with this one that has a resealable cap. No more worries of contamination and spillage! 

NIVEA Whitening Cell Repair
Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Off Beat Pink

     I already  made a review of Nivea Whitening Cell Repair Protect and this is my favorite lotion of all time. Since it's summer and I'm always outdoors, I decided to try this variant because it's suitable for frequent sun exposure. I also bought a new lipstick and this time from Ever Bilena, heard it's a dupe for MAC Pink Noveau. Let's see how this will look on my pigmented lips. Will post swatch and review in a week's time.

Tony Moly Baby Doll Pot Concealer 01
Tony Moly Dear Me Petite Cotton BB Cream 01

     Yay! My first full-size, unused bb cream :) I'm a bb cream addict. I started using bb creams 4 years ago and tried more than 10 brands. It's a trial and error experience. Even if I found my HG bb creams- Skin79, Skinfood, Laneige and Kate to name a few, I still feel the need to look for something new. I guess that's the reason why I don't buy full-sized bb creams. This concealer is my lemming and finally got my own pot already. I've read positive reviews about this concealer, will road test the product for a week or two before sharing my own review. 

     Basically that's it for now. Leave a comment below if you use the same skin care and makeup products. Have you joined my giveaways yet? Click here to join ^_^

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