Product Review: Physiogel Cleanser

     When Kenzo was still a baby, I'm delighted to touch his soft, smooth, and supple skin. He had no other skin-related problems or pediatric skin infections that some mothers always complain. I make that I use gentle, fragrance-free cleansers, soaps and body wash. I'm loyal to a famous brand of baby soap and body wash until last year when the soap and the body wash wasn't able to deliver its promise in their gently cleanses without drying the skin battle cry.

     Anyhoo, I'm not ditching that brand. I think it's because the weather is erratic and colder months made Kenzo's skin extra dry than the usual. After taking a bath, I can see him scratching his legs while complaining that it started to itch. When I touched his legs, it feels tight and looks rough. Dry skin it is! I did not worry because I have the solution on how to combat dry skin. PHYSIOGEL Cleanser to the rescue! I have stocks of this hypoallergenic skin care line. From cleansers to cream and lotions, glad that I have kept a few bottles inside my closet. The products was given as a token from previous events that I've attended. So without further ado, here's my honest to goodness review of PHYSIOGEL Cleanser as per Kenzo's experience :) Click CONTINUE READING and discover how to make skin less sensitive and dry.

Product Review: Physiogel Cleanser

Olay Conversations Season 3 Launch #BestBeautiful

     Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, Beauty is subjective, and Simplicity is beauty- three famous quotes about beauty that I have in mind when someone asks me what is my definition of beauty. But what will be the answer when someone asks you what is Best Beautiful? I'm sure the answers would be more on the physical aspect of a women, like her flawless skin, doll-like eyes, slim physique, and so on and so forth. 

     I noticed that there are things beyond physical aspects that we take for granted about the definition of beauty. I'm happy that Olay invited me to a night of empowerment as they launch the third season of Olay Conversations hosted by Boy Abunda. The event was recently held at The Blue Leaf Pavilion, an intimate night where three inspiring women KC Concepcion, Kathryn Bernado and Bea Valdes shared their inspiring stories how to be the #BestBeautiful. This event made me realize that I should refuse settle for anything less than the best. See highlights of the event after the jump, click CONTINUE READING and become your best beautiful with Olay :)

Olay Conversations Season 3 Launch #BestBeautiful

Physiogel #FreeInMySkin Launch

     Freedom is the state of being free, and women experience many issues, especially in their skin care needs and desires to break free!

     To be free is the right of every modern woman. The freedom to make her own decisions and pursue her dreams and passion. 

   But that freedom should begin from within, from loving oneself and liberating it from insecurities. Being free is being comfortable in one’s own skin. Unfortunately dry, sensitive skin may cause emotional struggles and self-doubt, making them miss out on life’s many opportunities each day. 

     Physiogel®, the number-one most prescribed moisturizer by dermatologists, empowers everyFilipina to fully participate in life with the launch of the FreeInMySkin Movement. To know more about Physiogel and The FreeInMySkin Movement click CONTINUE READING and join the campaign to fight dry and sensitive skin.

Physiogel #FreeInMySkin Launch

Product Review: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturizer with SPF 15

     Hello dearies! Today, I'll be sharing a review of another infamous skincare product that's on my wishlist for quite some time. My mother-in-law made that wish come true when she gave me a bottle of Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturizer with SPF 15 last November when she arrived from Saudi Arabia. This moisturizer was sitting in my stash for four months before I decided to give it a try. I'm still using my favorite organic moisturizer the time I received this product that's why it took months before I started using it. 

     The first week was oh so good that I cannot stop myself from looking at the mirror peeking at my glowing skin. There's a certain glow that I don't know how to explain. Yes, it's like this product is making my skin look younger and fresher. But after a couple of weeks, something bothered me and made me decide to stop using the product. I can say I have a love-hate relationship with Olay Total Effects and decided to call it quits after two months of usage. If you want to know why click CONTINUE READING and find out.

Product Review: Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Ageing Day Moisturizer with SPF 15

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: iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream

     Here's the continuation review of another iWhite Korea product that was sent to me by Biocostech Phils. Corp. Yes, it's the continuation because I've mentioned in my last post (iWhite Korea Whitening Pack) that this is a good moisturizer to use after the peeling. This water-based moisturizer is a great combination to the Whitening Pack because it delivers in moisturizing your face, making it soft and supple plus the cooling sensation it gives that can make a stressed skin very relax. I presume you already read positive reviews about this moisturizing cream from beauty bloggers weeks ago so here's my take on iWhite Korea Moisturizing Cream.

     iWhite Korea is a skin care brand formulated in Korea that specializes not only in whitening the skin but also in improving its overall texture through the natural plant extracts in their products that are refined through Bio-Nanotechnology.

     iWhite Korea Moisturizing Cream is a water-base moisturizer refined by Bio-Nanotechnology, making it more potent, giving a more radiant and fair complexion. It revitalizes and improves skin condition, protects skin against cellular damage and premature aging, maintains elasticity and firmness of the skin and leaves a cool and refreshing feeling. Ideal for all skin types :)

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream
ALOE VERA
Protects your skin from sunburn, inflammation, redness, itching, and other allergies. Acts as a regular moisturizer, hydrates the skin without greasy feel. Has Salicylic Acid, Vitamins C and E.
Makes the skin smooth and glowing. Has the capacity to remove stretchmarks and blemishes.

Mulberry Extract
Contains Arbutin which inhibits melanin production. A better natural alternative to hydroquinone and also the most potent, most gentle substitute for it. Soothing even in high concentrations.
Reduces uneven skin tone and appearance of dark spots. Helps in cell regeneration.

Panax Ginseng
Reduces wrinkles and refines skin. Promotes cell regeneration. Helps in collagen production.
Helps removes scars.

Green Tea
Contains vitamins for skin regeneration. Strengthening and repair. Contains anti-bacterial agents that help prevent acne formation.

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream

size: 1.76oz (50g) Tube and

6g Sachet

price: 169 php (Around $4.12)

20 php (Around $0.50)

place bought: Free

Available at Watsons, Mercury Drug and leading department stores and groceries nationwide! I also saw a cute kiosk inside a convenience store along Katipunan ave that sells iWhite Korea products ^_^

instruction for use: Apply it on a cleansed face and can be applied with iWhite Facial Cream. For best results, use twice a day.

Active ingredients:  Mulberry Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract and Green Tea Leaf Extract.

Also contains: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Dimethiconol, Cyclomethicone, Allantoin, Panthenol, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Blue L.

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream
Gel like consistency and a cute blue color too :)

What I like:

• The price- very affordable. 
• The scent is not over powering. Smells like baby powder that's very mild to my nose.
• I love the cooling sensation it gives. It's very relaxing especially this summer season. 
• I love the gel like texture-very easy to apply, the consistency is great for my combination skin.
• My skin feels velvety smooth and soft to touch.
• It made my pimple smaller after 2 days of consecutive use, on the 3rd and 4th day it's totally dry. 
• It's very light on my face, even if it's very hot my face doesn't feel sticky because of the moisturizer.
• No breakouts, allergies or whatsoever.
• If you have dry skin, this product is a must try! When spreading the product on my face, I can see tiny droplets of water meaning it's really made to hydrate the skin.
• Sealed with a foil, freshness guaranteed.
• It's available in convenient sizes, a full-sized in tube (50g) and in sachet (6g). 
• Easily accessible.
• There's a batch and manufacturing date printed on it.

What I don't like:

• None 

Will I repurchase? Yes! I'm planning to purchase the whole iWhite Korea Skin Care line

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. This product does the job in moisturizing my face. I know some individuals with oily and combination skin veered away or tend to skip moisturizers because they think it will make them more oily. If you haven't found your moisturizer then try this water-based formula and I'm sure you'll gonna love this!

     Have you tried iWhite Korea products? Share the 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. 

Skin Care Essential Haul + Bazaar

     Hi dearies! I just want to share things I accumulated from my "tipid mode"/ beauty on a budget shopping and an unexpected purchases from the Bazaar for All Season last November 4 (Sunday) with le hubby and my parents. 

     This mini haul is always on my list whenever I go shopping for my skin care essentials because all of them are my HG's. I forgot how many times I bought these products except the Quick FX which was my second sachet. If you wanna know why these products tops my list and why I considered them my skin's best-bestest friend read my reviews here ^_^

Asian Secrets Lulur Body Scrub

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

Quick FX Pimple Eraser

Snoe White Vitamin C Rich Calamansi Beauty Bar

Snoe White The Special Black Bleaching Bar

     I wanted to support my favorite fashion bloggers that's why I decided to drop by at the Bazaar for All Season last November 4 and that's a Sunday. Shopping wasn't a plan at all until my parents got delighted with the mark down prices of shoes and clothes. Even though we only have an hour to window shop, they managed to buy something that's worth every peso :D Surprisingly, the hubby gave his signal for me to shop ^_^ but there was a limit to my budget and this were all I got.

Floral Bustier Top

Chiffon Button down Polo

Anagon "ZERO" Wire Bracelet
Simone's Fashion Closet Necklace

     Souvenir photo from the Bazaar for All Season with Ana Gonzales and my son Kenzo/Zero. Wasn't able to take photo from fashion bloggers because they're all busy packing their stuff coz it's closing time :( Twas great seeing fashion bloggers! Hope to see you all next Bazaar!

Photo from anagonzales.com

Good Times!~

   

My Skin Care Regimen

     Hi loves! I'm worrying that another typhoon (Helen) will give sleepless nights and panic attacks to those living near rivers, creeks and low lands. After a day of sunshine here's another day of gloomy sky. If only we can talk to mother nature and ask her to give us normal amount of rainfall then we'll all be appease. Let's just pray that God will guide and give us strength and patience to endure all these natural disasters that we have to face.
     Today is errands day and we're off to Sm Fairview for some grocery and window shopping :D I'm also excited because the kiddo in me wants to play arcade games, weeee!~ So before going outside, I want to share my skin care regimen. Almost all of these skin care products became my HG (holy grail). Believe me when I say that I've tried and tested these soaps since 2009. Some brands specially with the soap only became my favorites this year. 

     My facial soaps- I use this soap once or twice a day. I also use a special soap e.g my skin is acting up or I want to lighten dried up zits.

ALL ORGANICS CALAMANSI

Step 1: I leave the soaps lather for 2 minutes then rinse.

SNOE WHITE VITAMIN C RICH CALAMANSI

SNOE WHITE SPECIAL BLACK BLEACHING SOAP

Step 2: After the Calamansi soap (ALL ORGANICS/SNOE WHITE) I leave the soaps lather on my
face for 2 minutes then rinse.

CYLEINA KOJIC ACID SOAP

FOR PIMPLE MARKS

ALL ORGANICS TOMATO LIME

FOR ACNE BREAK-OUTS

     I only use one toner before until I tried something that is almost close to organic because of its ingredients (will make a review soon)- All Organics Lemongrass Facial toner and Dr. Skin Oil Control Toner

ALL ORGANICS LEMONGRASS 

My new love! I included this on my skin care regimen because it helped me lessen my pimples during my monthly period.

     For my moisturizer- I only use GNC Vitamin C Moisturizer and Camaru Naturals Camellia Oil

DAY

NIGHT, I ALSO USE THIS AS MY UNDER EYE CREAM

     And for my face mask- I use Purederm's Dual Well-Being twice a week.

     Basically that's it! I will update this post later. I want to add something but I can't find the pictures of them. Hope you enjoyed reading this. Stay safe everyone!

Good Times!~

Product Review: My Thoughts on Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion

     Yay! I'm thinking of having another giveaway on my 100th follower. Thank you so much for the support! More product reviews on organic skin care and random stuffs are in line so watch out for it. For the mean time, I will just make a short review about  Epionce. This product came from the birthday blog sale giveaway that I joined last January. I already finished the Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion and it's just a sample size (15ml) which has around 30% product left on the tube when I received. I wasn't able to see if the product helped me in renewing the surface of my skin. My skin condition: Oily T-zones, large pores, dark marks from pimples and freckles on both cheeks.

WHO IT'S FORIdeal for all skin types, especially combination-oily and aging, who want comfortable, smooth skin.

KEY INGREDIENTSMeadowfoam and Flax Seed Complex is anti-inflammatory. Apple Fruit Extract lightens and brightens. Rose Hip, Safflower, and Avocado Complex softens and smooths.

HOW TO USE ITAfter cleansing, massage gently into skin until product is full absorbed. Use both morning and night. Apply 1-3 times daily or as needed.

FULL INGREDIENTSWater (Aqua), Butylene Glycol, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Petrolatum, PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate, C10-30 Cholesterol/Lanosterol Esters, Polyacrylamide, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Beeswax, Bisabolol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C13-14 Isoparaffin, C14-22 Alcohols, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Cyclomethicone, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexlglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Laureth-7, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Lilnalool, Limonene, Magnesium Salicylate, Magnesium Stearate, Malic Acid, Manganese Glycerophosphate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil Unsaponifiables, Phenoxyethanol, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Rutin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Zinc Pyrithione, Zinc Stearate.

product info taken from: http://skincarerx.com/Epionce-Renewal-Facial-Lotion.html

• The product has this scent that I cannot describe but I can tolerate it.
• A pea size is enough to spread over my entire face.
• It's sticky and leaves my face with a shine that looks like I just rubbed a baby oil on my face.
• Since this is just a sample product, I wasn't able to gauge the effect on my skin.
• I use this every night for two weeks and gave me a glow on my face the next day. 
• No product information, again this is a sample product.
• Will probably not purchase a full-sized one, I know this type of facial lotion is expensive.

     But I'm happy that I bought this so now I know what's the feeling of using expensive face creams. I'm not ready to splurge, maybe in the near future where I need to invest on anti-aging creams, serums, etc. 

     What's the most expensive skin care product you've tried? Share!

Good Times!~

     

Product Review: Mosbeau All-in-One Face Cream

     Hi lovelies! It's back to school once again. I'm guessing that malls will have their sale before school begins. I miss going to school :( I can still remember my cramming experience when buying school supplies and new set of stuffs. We always bumped into different people having the same dilemma as mine. Shoe sizes that's always out of stock, designs that were almost fading because it's the only one left, and so on and so forth. Those were the crazy back to school days fever. So before we bid goodbye to May, I will make a review of another skin care that I won from a giveaway.

     This product came from Mosbeau and it's one of AskMeWhats grand giveaway last December. Five long months have passed, this is enough for me to gauge how did the product fare with my skin. Prolly you know that I made a post on Mosbeau here after a month of usage. I didn't see any significant changes on my skin particularly on my freckles and uneven tone that's why I continued using this mositurizing gel but there's a doubt on my mind already. Shall we start the review now? This will be my honest to goodness take on Mosbeau All-in-One Facial Cream, the one being endorsed by Angel Locsin. 

     I tend to stay away from heavy creams on my face because it makes my skin oilier. When I discovered GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream I said to myself that I will not dare look for another face cream until Mosbeau came but I have this love-hate relationship when I won the price because I'm afraid that using another product means starting back at one. Being a cheapskate, I will not spend over a thousand bucks just to try out a new product. With fingers crossed I just said to myself Okay, since this is free why not give it a try. 

Mosbeau All-in-One Face Cream
I like the touch of gold on this tub, very classy :)

Experience the combined effect of anti-aging serum, moisturizer, and skin-whitening cream with this breakthrough all-in-one facial cream from Mosbeau! Enriched with-all natural and reconized skin-whitening ingredients in Japan like Placental Protein and Beta Arbutin, it helps make your skin radiant and fair. Loaded with moisturizing herb extracts, it also helps and nourish and hydrate the skin to make it feel velvety soft and smooth after every application. Now you can enjoy skin-whitening, moisturizing, anti-aging, and UV protection in just one, easy step!

Mosbeau All-in-One Face Cream
After 4 months of using this religiously every morning, only a few is left on the tub.

size: 70g

price: SRP at 1,480** php ( Around $ 34.30+ )

place bought: free, giveaway prize 

Watson's, Mercury Drugstore, South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy and PCX

instruction for use: After washing face, lightly pat dry face leaving the skin still a bit damp. Scoop an ample amount of cream and massage all over your face and neck using an upward, circular motion.

ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalene, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium, Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hydroxide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ubiquinone, Placental Protein, Beta Arbutin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Sericin, Algae Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Allium Sativum (Garlic) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Beeswax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Magnesium, Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Mosbeau All-in-One Face Cream
Gel type moisturizer that leaves a light and cool feel on my face.

What I like:

• The packaging is very classy and it has a top plastic lid that's been a product saver for me when I accidentally drop the tub.
• I like the scent, light and not overpowering.
• The watery gel-cream formulation leaves a light feeling on my face.
• Smooth to apply that's easily absorbed by the skin.
• Not oily, not sticky and non-greasy. Can be used as a makeup base.
• Free of Parabens and Dimethicone.
• Brightens my face and it helped me lightened my post acne marks.
• For the price, its fairly reasonable for a 70g product that lasts me about 4 months. Do the math :p
• Boasts 70g of product compared to other brands that contain only 50g.
• There's a batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the box.

What I don't like:

• Even though I like the packaging, I still find it bulky so I need to transfer it in another container for travelling.
• No major changes on my freckles and skin tone. I'm already fair to start with so I guess ladies with medium tone will see some improvement on their skin specially on whitening department.
• This jar/tub type of packaging is unhygienic since you have to scoop out the product and using your fingers will contaminate it.
• I don't know how much SPF is in it, I wish there's a 15 or 30 SPF even if they included Sericin as UVA/UVB blocker in their ingredients list.

Will I repurchase? Yes! Not for lightening/ whitening part but as a moisturizer and an anti-aging product. Maybe if I have an extra money and is not itching to try other moisturizer in the market.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4/5 rating. Now I'm almost done with this, I just want to share a few things about the product. Even though they labeled this as an all-in-one face cream, you still have to use a separate sunblock prior to sun exposure. Don't expect this cream to produce miracle overnight. Patience is a virtue and consistency is the key. You have to use this religiously to see your desired results. This cream is sold with the peeling soap so it's best to use them in pair if you want drastic changes to which I will tell on another post. Always do a patch test for allergies. You will see some herbal ingredients on the list and I know some people allergic even to natural and organic products. They too can cause allergic reactions. Being organic doesn't mean it's safe for everybody. I'm not saying that this cream is organic, it just contain some natural ingredients. 

     Whew! Another long post and detailed review. I hope this may somehow fed your curiosity about Mosbeau. I know a lot of girls wanted to try this and include in their skin care regimen but they're afraid of wasting their time, effort and money if bad reactions occur. I will also make a comprehensive review on Mosbeau soap this week so stay tuned ladies!

     Have you tried any Mosbeau products?What's your experience with it?Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

Product Review: Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

     Hi dearies! How's your day?Mine's a bit stressful because my son is sick. It sucks big time when you see and feel that your loved one is in pain. My son's fever is on and off that's why I need to watch him even when he sleeps. I hope he'll get well soon. 

     Anyhoo, I will review today another product from Asian Secrets, its the Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil variant. If you're a follower of my blog, I'm sure you know that I love organic soaps. Organic soaps form All Organics are staples in my skin care regimen. I've been using organic soaps more than a year now that's why I'm a bit hesitant to try other soaps because I know it can cause different kinds of reaction. I've learned that once you've found your HG you must stick to it but the curiosity in me strikes back and telling me to try this soap because of the Bengkoang, same as the Singkamas soap from All Organics that I'm also using and made a review here.

     Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Soap contains Bengkoang (Yam Bean Extract), a widely popular whitening ingredient in Indonesia that can be found in the islands of Sumatra and Java. It also contains Olive Oil to moisturize skin and protect it from dryness.

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Soap with Olive Oil

size: 100g

price: 70 php (Around $1.60)

place bought: Watson's Health and Beauty Store, Sm Fairview

instructions for use: Use soap to wash face and body. For maximum effect use it everyday.

ingredients: Oleamidoproryl Betaine, Tallow, Stearic Acid, Fragrance, Pachyrrhizus erosus (Yam Bean) Root Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Tetrasodium EDTA.

What I like:

• I think the shape of the soap is unique.
• Affordable for a 100g soap.
• The soap is firm and doesn't melt easily.
• It leaves my skin smooth and moisturized.
• Manufacturing, batch and expiry date is printed on the box.

What I don't like:

• I'm not a fan of the scent- reminds me of Irish Spring soaps that has a bit of masculine scent.
• Haven't seen any whitening or lightening on blemishes that I have.

Will I repurchase? No, I just tried it out of curiosity and because of the raves that Asian Secrets Lulur scrub had.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3.75/5 rating. It does the job well in cleansing without drying your skin. It doesn't melt easily so i think it's a plus factor for those who are on a budget. But again the scent for me is a bit strange. I like fruity and citrus-y scented soaps.

     Have you tried Asian Secrets' Soaps?What variant do you prefer? Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

Product Review: Glysolid Glycerin Cream

     Hi everyone! I've been very busy this week buying gifts for my relatives and looking for new stuff for my son. I know I have long due posts and product reviews waiting to be published and this holiday rush is stressing me out. I really freaked out when I go outside and the weather is scourging  hot. Our humid weather made me dizzy and nauseous whenever I ride public transportation but I have no choice since malls and tiangges opens in the morning and will be super crowded in the afternoon until closing time in the evening. This shopping thing made me wear very comfy clothes and foot wear. I just wear flip-flops and walked more than four to five hours looking for gifts and new stuffs. To cut the story short, walking with flip-flops on a hot afternoon gave me cracked heels. It's really painful but I know there will be an easy way to make them heal fast!

      Introducing Glysolid Glycerin Cream- Smoothes, Softens and Protects!

Product Review: Glysolid Glycerin Cream
image from khodarji.com

Product Review: GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

     Hello everyone! How's your day? Well, I'm good but I'm a bit lazy to make another review from organic products that I've been using. So I'll just make a short review on one of my HG moisturizer. When I say HG (holy grail), I mean that I'm using the product for more than 3 months now and my skin loves it. 

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

image from GNC

     Some of us don't follow the basic step in skin care routine- the cleanse-tone-moisturize thing. One of the important step here is moisturizing. Some of us tends to neglect and skip this step. I suffered from adult acne when I was in college so I tried different brands of moisturizer from high ends, low ends and cost effective ones.

      I can say that my search for the perfect moisturizer is over until I read in a forum from female network this brand and been raved by GTalkers. May I now present to you the GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream.

     GNC or General Nutrition Centers is one of American commercial enterprise that focuses on retail sales of health and nutrition related products including vitamins, supplements, minerals, herbs, sports nutrition, diet and energy produtcs. Here in our country, GNC Live Well store are located in various malls. Some of them have stand alone store and kiosks.

      So now let's focus on the product review. This moisturizing cream is under their beauty and wellness product along with other moisturizers like Aloe Vera moisturizing cream for sensitive skin and Vitamin A,E and D for dry skin. This product is also labeled as anti-aging cream.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream

Vitamin C enhances the skin's natural production of collagen and helps to support skin health, excellent day moisturizer, maybe used at night too for optimum moisturization.

size: 2oz (57g)

price: 175php ( Around $ 4.00+ )

place bought:  GNC Sm Fairview
Available at all GNC stores nationwide

instruction for use:  Smooth on face and throat using upward strokes.

Apply daily as an excellent makeup base and nightly for optimum moisturization.

ingredients:  Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Diazolidinyl Urea, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ascorbic Acid, Propylparaben, Fragrance.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream
This is how the product looks like. It's almost half way of the tub.

GNC Vitamin C Moisturizing Cream
sorry for the blurry pic, the consistency is thick like that of a mayonnaise

What I like:

• Not oily and easily absorbed by the skin.
• Much softer/supple skin and brighter looking appearance.
• No break-outs and irritations.
• Light citrusy scent that is not overpowering.
• The consistency of the cream is thick but spreadable. 
• Inexpensive for a 2oz jar because I only needed a pea size for my face and another pea size for my neck.
• One jar lasted me for more than 3 months.
• Batch and expiry date is stamped on the bottom of the jar.

What I don't like:

• The packaging is a bit big for travel.
• In a tub, not hygienic.

Will I repurchase: YES!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 5/5 rating. I think it's better if the packaging is in a tube type like those of toothpaste or in a pump bottle. On the other hand, i love this product and I'm on my second tub now. It's a steal for a moisturizer that can also be a substitute for a night cream because you will wake up with a supple and hydrated face without the greasy feel.

     I highly recommend this product for all skin types specially to ladies starting their late 20's because vitamin C also helps in the production of collagen which gives elasticity to the skin. Use a spatula to scoop out the cream and don't use your bare hands because it will contaminate the product. 

     I super love this product! That's all for now ladies. Have a great day ahead.

Good Times!~