Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

    When it comes to skin whitening, I make sure that I use a product that is safe and effective. I always neither read the list of ingredients to make sure that my skin will not breakout nor will get irritated from the product itself. One of the most sought after ingredients in skin whitening today is kojic acid. I've tried kojic acid soaps in the past and some gave me a hit and miss results. I'm sure you've seen my reviews and based on that experience some kojic soaps may either break you out or will just give a temporary whitening result.

     I was on grocery shopping last month when I saw this sleek orange and white box on one of the shelves that says Kojic Acid+ Tranexamic Acid. Sounds interesting because it’s not only Kojic Acid but it also contain Tranexamic Acid. I got intrigued so I grabbed the box immediately and saw that it was Belo Intensive Whitening Bar. I was giddy to try the soap but then I still have a whitening soap that I need to finish so I said to myself that I will really try that soap next month. But luckily, I was sent a few samples of the soap to try. I've been using the soap for more than a week now. I was amazed from the unique box because it contains interesting quotes and it's loaded with important information about the product. Are you excited to know my thoughts about this promising product from Belo? Click CONTINUE READING to find out why I can say that Belo authority has the expertise in formulating effective products!

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

    I've been using the soap for more than a week now. Since the soap is labeled as intensive, I'm expecting to see results as early as 5 days. I'm already fair to begin with but my face is suffering from dark pimple marks and some freckles that need a heavy duty whitening soap in order to lighten them. I have high hopes with the soap because Belo’s product is indeed, 64% more effective than other products with Kojic Acid alone, as evidenced by clinical studies conducted. Sounds very promising right? Before the review, here are important points you need to know about the product:

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

Belo introduces its most effective, Intensive Whitening Bar 

   Dr. Vicki Belo has not earned the reputation of pioneering the best and the most sophisticated breakthrough products and treatments for skin health and long-lasting beauty for nothing. 

   She has been in the industry long enough to establish that unquestioned and unsurpassed credibility that catapulted her to be the country’s premiere beauty expert and cosmetic doctor whom everyone looks up to for her authority and unbridled talent. She caters to the stars and the general public alike, both spheres enjoying parallel care and utmost importance in all her clinics.
   
     Her authority in beauty and health is so much so, that every Filipino now believes that “If it comes from Belo, it must be effective.” 

     Enter the latest product innovation on skin whitening called Belo Intensive Whitening Bar (Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid). This whitening bar boasts of a unique combination of today’s two most powerful whitening actives – Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid. 

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

     Kojic Acid is an organic compound that effectively inhibits the production of tyrosinase and melanin giving skin a visibly lighter appearance. Tranexamic Acid, on the other hand, is a peptide proven to inhibit inflammation and melanin formation. It is ideal for stubborn dark spots that do not respond to other skin lightening ingredients.

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid
The soap is contained in a special box. As you can see on the photo above, there's an interesting quote printed above the Belo Intensive Whitening Bar logo. 

     This early, the bar soap has already been taking the country by storm, proving that Belo’s product is indeed, 64% more effective than other products with Kojic Acid alone, as evidenced by clinical studies conducted. Since this product is formulated by Dra. Vicki Belo herself, I can truly say that Belo Authority has the expertise in formulating effective products.

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid
The soap is also sealed with plastic to ensure fresshness

Product Review: Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid

size: 65g

price: 59.75 php ( Around $1.30+ )

place bought: Free
Available at all leading supermarkets, department stores, and drugstores nationwide.

instruction for use: Use twice daily for the face and body. There may be slight stinging and itchiness as the actives work in exfoliating the skin.

Discontinue other whitening brands one week prior to use as this may not be compatible with Belo Intensive Whitening Bar.

If prolonged irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Use with Belo Essentials Whitening Lotion especially if you have dry skin. 

ingredients: 
Active ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tranexamic Acid and Kojic Acid
Other ingredients: Coconut Oil, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Glucono-delta-lactone, Sodium Lactate, Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, D&C Orange 4 (CI15510), Lotus Flower Extract

What I like:

• The packaging- sleek, handy, unique. The special box also contains interesting quotes that I'm sure will inspire you every time you use the product.
• The soap is sealed in plastic upon opening the box, guaranteed freshness.
• The price- very affordable.
• The scent- it has a sweet scent that is mild and not overpowering.
• Doesn't melt fast.
• The soap produces a good lather.
• Exfoliates very well!
• Made my skin soft and smooth to touch.
• Dries up tiny bumps on my face and made some acne marks lighter in color.
• Made my skin squeaky clean after every bath.
• Easily accessible.
• There's a batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the box.
• Dermatologist tested. Clinically proven.

What I don't like:

• Made my skin a little dry but a dollop of lotion helps prevent dryness.

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. I already liked the soap on the first day of use. There's a very mild stinging and itching sensation meaning the soap's active ingredients is working on exfoliating dead skin cells on my face. It's tolerable that's why I'm not afraid that the soap would burn my skin like what happened to me with other brands of commercially produced kojic soap in the market today. Since this product is 64% more effective than other products with Kojic Acid alone (based on clinical studies) I can say that Belo authority really has the expertise in formulating effective products. After using the soap in a span of one week, there's a slight change in the color of my pimple marks, not that drastic but I can see a difference. This is what an intensive whitening bar should be, safe and effective that's why I highly recommend Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid.

     Have you tried Belo Intensive Whitening Bar- Kojic acid + Tranexamic Acid? Share your experience on the comment section below.

     

Good Times!~

DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post. The views expressed here are my honest opinion about the product.

Product Review: COSMO Skin Kojic + Alpha Arbutin Soap

     I was delighted to see more than one variant of Cosmo Skin whitening soaps in the market today. More variants means more choices! Each variant is produced to meet specific skin care needs specially in the whitening department so for those who have a very sensitive skin, fret not because you can still use a lightening, whitening or brightening soap that will not aggravate your skin condition. It's very hard to choose a variant if you just consider whitening itself because there are other ingredients that are combined to the soap that will target specific skin care needs. 

     During the Cosmo Skin Event, I saw four variants of their whitening soap. I'm already familiar with the two (green and maroon box) because that was the first two variants that's sold locally at Watsons. When they introduced these two: Kojic + Alpha Arbutin and Collagen + Papaya, my eyes were glued on the first rather than the later because I'm a fan of kojic soaps and this variant also has Alpha Arbutin. To those who are new to Alpha Arbutin, it's one of the three powerful whitening ingredients in the world of soap today. It's widely used in soaps, face creams and lotions together with glutathione and kojic acid. So if the soap have these three, it's a surefire way that the product will deliver what it promises- lighter and even complexion. For those wondering while until now I'm using whitening soaps even if I'm fair enough to start with, then my answer would be maintenance and to even out my skin tone. Fair-skinned individuals like me would easily get burned in the sun with long hours of exposure. That's why I still need these soaps and the most important tandem to this are sunblocks! Click CONTINUE READING to find out my review.

COSMO Skin
Kojic + Alpha Arbutin + Daisy Extracts Soap

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: iWhite Glutaberry White Soap

     A blessed Sunday to all of you dearies! Time flies very fast! 2 more days and we're entering another month of festivities. I think May is the month wherein different harvesting festivals happen in our country. It's another way of celebrating summer and joining different outdoor activities means long sun exposure. Are you afraid of getting dark? We all know that a good sunscreen and sunblock can solve this dilemma but still we're not sure if our skin will be really protected from head to toe. From this comes another concern like uneven skin tone. How do you deal with uneven tone and rough skin texture? Well, If you're still looking for a solution let me introduce to you this whitening soap that will help you achieve lighter and even skin tone while preventing pre-mature aging and wrinkling. 

     We all know that whitening soaps in the market today contains more than one whitening agent. If you're going to choose a specific variant of soap I'm sure you'll get the one packed with the most whitening ingredients available. Why settle for 2 if you can get 3 or more? Am I right or right? So when iWhite Korea sent this whitening soap, I was surprised when I read the ingredients and found out "Mulberry Extract" If my memory serves me right, this is the first time I encounter a natural lightening agent called Mulberry. I've tried so many whitening soaps before, generic and organic ones but this one seems very different and special. If you're current whitening/lightening soap doesn't do the job that it promises, then it's time to try iWhite Glutaberry White Soap. Click CONTINUE to find out if this soap is the answer to an even skin tone that you're longing for.

iWhite GlutaBerry White Soap
Formulated with skin lightening agents and natural anti-oxidants that protect the skin against premature aging and further cellular damage, giving it a healthy and fairer complexion.

Formulation:

Glutathione - essential body chemical that acts as a natural antioxidant and detoxifying agent that protects your skin from premature aging, giving it a whiter and more radiant complexion.

Mulberry Extract – from the root of white mulberry with natural lightening agent that inhibits melanin production for an even-toned complexion.

Kojic Acid – whitens your skin and prevents acne-causing bacteria, making the skin smooth.

Vitamin E – protects your skin from free radicals for a younger looking skin.

iWhite Glutaberry White Soap

size: 90g

price: 89 php (Around $2.16)

place bought: free

All leading department stores and supermarkets (Watsons, Mercury Drug, Waltermart, Rob Dept Store, Ever, Super8, 7-11, San Miguel Food Ave., Finds Convenience Store

instructions for use: Can be used for face and body- For Men and Women :)

ingredients: Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Palm Kemalate, Fragrance, Titanium IV Oxide, Mulberry Extract, Glycerine, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, Allantoin, Propanetricarbpxylic Acid, Tocopherol Acetate, Sodium Methyl Cocyl Taurate, Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylated Hydroxyloluene, Triclosan, Glutathione

What I like:

• The price- very affordable for a 90g product.
• Suitable for Men and Women- hubby loves using this soap too :)
• I like the color of the packaging, I have this thing for black and pink combination.
• Doesn't melt fast, doesn't break or deform its shape even up to the last bits.
• Contains Glutathione, Kojic Acid and Mulberry Extract that's proven to lighten and even-out skin tone. Talk about 3 whitening ingredients in 1 bar of soap :)
• Makes my skin soft and smooth.
• Hubby's skin became a bit even especially on his arms.
• The whole bar lasted me more than a month.
• No irritation and stinging.
• This soap helped me maintain my skin tone (I'm always outside the house between 10 am and 3 pm doing errands)
• Batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the package.
• Easily available and accessible.

What I don't like:

• Again, soap with powder and floral scent is a bit overpowering to me. My nose doesn't agree to it :(
• A little dryness which I guess will always be present after using whitening soaps.

Will I repurchase? Yes,  especially for the hubby who really needs to even out his skin tone.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. A cost effective whitening soap that really works! If you still haven't considered organic soaps as your new companion in terms of whitening, then I highly recommend this soap to you. I love organic whitening soaps but this one is very promising. It contains more than one whitening agents (Kojic Acid, Mulberry and Glutathione) so instead of buying them separately, you can have them in just one bar. I can say that using this religiously soap for more than a month will give you a lighter, smooth and blemish free skin. 

      Have you tried iWhite Korea products? Share your experience! Don't forget to like their Facbook page here: iWhite Korea and follow their Twitter account here: iWhitekorea for more updates and exciting promos!

Good Times!~

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

November and December Hauls

     Before the year ends, I would like to squeeze in pending posts from my November and December haul. Since I'm on a tipid mode, I only bought few products for the last two months. Some products here are my HG's while some were purchased just to try if they're worth of my tight budget. 

     Before the Glorietta Vibe fashion show walk, I decided to buy a makeup remover wipes that can melt waterproof mascara without using an eye makeup remover. I think it's more convenient than bringing a bottle of eye makeup remover and cotton balls during the event. I also bought this foot socks and nail polish remover wipes for my feet. The Mondes Ionic Keratin hair treatment was purchased out of curiosity. I'm not happy with the product, I develop pimples and wound like itchy flakes on my scalp. I guess I'm allergic to one of its ingredient but I don't know what to pinpoint :(

Foot socks
Tony Moly Floria Cleansing Tissues
Mondes Ionic Keratin Treatment
Wish Nail Polish Remover

     I also bought a back up of my favorite makeup remover wipes- Purederm  just in case my skin will react to Tony Moly Floria makeup remover wipes. This soap was given by my SIL when I visited my parents house. I was surprise when I read the label that it's manufactured by Splash- a local company selling beauty and bath products. But this was only sold through their direct-selling line like that of AVON. So now Splash is also making it's way on direct-selling, let's wait and see if they'll make noise this 2013. You know how I love Asian Secrets, and based on my experience this body scrub already replaced my first love on Abonne. I find this more convenient to use and doesn't hurt my skin if I use the scrub everyday!

Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub
Seriously White Gluathione Soap
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tisuues

     My last haul for this year came from Snoe. Yay for new variants: Licorice and Organic Papaya :) I bought these two from a BOGO sale at Cinderella. The SA their informed me that they're having a sale so I grabbed the opportunity. I already reached my third month of using the black bleaching soap so I need to rest my skin from bleaching and use a milder one. When Ms. Jen of Snoe suggested the Special Kojic and Glutathione combo as a substitute for black bleaching I followed her and loving the results! 

     My sister just gave me this toner to try. At first I was hesitant because I find this toner too strong for my thin skin. But Janet's review of Eskinol convinced me to try this product. Let's see if this product will fare good on my skin.

Snoe White Lightening Licorice Beauty Bar
Snoe White Special Kojic with Glutathione Beauty Bar
Snoe White Organic Papaya Soap
Eskinol Spot-less White Facial Deep Cleanser

Good Times!~