Product Review: Quick FX Pimple Eraser

     Hi dearies! Today I want to share my thoughts on this cheap and effective product that I dared to try hoping that it will help me lighten up dark marks on my face caused by pimples. I saw this at Watson's months ago and I'm a bit skeptical if this product will work. Whenever I shop for my toiletries, my eyes were glued on this but I always resists the urge thinking that it will not work because it's cheap and never heard of the brand before. If I'm not mistaken, I attempted to put this on my shopping basket more than five times and when I'm going to pay for it, I will just leave it on the counter or inside my shopping basket thinking that it's just a waste of money if I'll purchase it. 

     So when my skin was acting up last month, I decided to take extra care of it by adding spot treatments. I searched for a zit zapper and I found a good one here. Pimples will leave a mark or post pigmentation that will eventually lighten up on it's own but it will take more than a month or longer depending on our skin's ability to regenerate. But for some individuals like me who have fair skin, this dark marks or blemishes look very unsightly. I can use a concealer to hide those marks and a heavy duty concealer that is pretty expensive will do the job. Since I'm a cheapskate, I'll look for another alternative. 

Quick FX Pimple Eraser
helps dry up pimples, helps diminish and reduce dark spots due to scarring, helps protect the skin against the sun

     I have no choice but to brave myself and try this Quick FX pimple eraser that I've been tempting to buy at Watsons long time ago. Well, I think my curiosity paid off :D Even if I'm thinking of the worst (negative reaction of my skin to the product) during my first application, my fingers were crossed and I patiently waited for the result. I can't assure you that this product works 100% but at least, I saw some changes and still hoping that it will lighten my blemishes more after using it for a longer period of time.  

• With Glycolic Acid that rejuvenates and evens out skin tone. It also clears pores by removing old and dead skin, exposing healthy skin cells underneath.
• With Salicylic Acid that helps prevent and treat pimples. It also clears out blemishes, fine lines, and dark spots.
• With Zinc Oxide that helps control inflammations and relieves the skin against irritation and rash. It also helps provide superior protection against the harmful rays of the sun.
• With Vitamin C that helps protect against UVB rays and can help combat sun damage. It also decreases wrinkles and lightens pigmented skin.
• With Niacinamide that helps lighten dark spot. It also helps in the treatment of acne.

Quick FX Pimple Eraser
Thick consistency so a little goes a long way.

size: 10g

price: 49.75 php (Around $1.00+)

place bought: Watsons Sm Fairview

instructions for use: Gently apply on the area affected by pimples. Apply two times a day, morning and night.

ingredients: Aqua, Mineral Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Zinc Oxide, Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Methylisothiazolinone and Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Ethyl Ascorbic Acid.

What I like:

• The price is a steal! It's cheap compared to other whitening spot treatment in the market.
• Unscented.
• No allergic reaction, breakouts or whatsoever.
• A little goes a long way.
• Contains 5 active ingredients that perform different function to combat skin imperfections.
• I noticed that some pimple marks lightened after three weeks of religious application.
• There's a bit of peeling on the newly dried pimple and post acne scar.
• Batch, manufacturing and expiration date is stamped on the packaging.

What I don't like:

• The packaging- you have to transfer the product to a small pot container. I think it's more convenient to use if they place the product in a tube-type container.
• Takes a little time and effort to absorb. 

Will I repurchase? Yes!

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.25 4.75/5 rating. I use this together with Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel and with patience of applying both product day and night, I can say that there's an improvement on the size and intensity of blemishes and dark spots on my face. This cream does not produce significant results overnight so be patient and apply it religiously. If you have spare time, you can apply the product more than twice like what I do to speed up the lightening process. Make sure you do a patch test before applying the product. It contains mineral oil so to those allergic to it just skip this.

     Do you use spot treatment cream to lighten pimple marks? Thanks for sharing!

Good Times!~

Feature: AcneCare Anti-Acne Complex

     Acne also called pimples or zits is the most common skin problem that teenagers experience during adolescence. I considered myself lucky during this stage because I'm one of those few who had clear and smooth skin. I always say to myself that my skin will remain blemish free because I never suffered from those red, swollen and painful zits during teen years but boy oh boy I'm wrong! My clear and smooth skin vanished when I reached my late 20's and I always complain on adult acne. I tried so many topical ointments from creams, gels and serums which only gave temporary results. Some are effective but it takes a lot of time, money and effort to see maximum results. I guess the treatment should not only focus on the outer layer of our skin. There should be an extra boosts from within. 

     Who doesn't want smooth and clear skin? Many of us have tried different treatments to achieve healthy skin and clear complexion. What if you tried everything and still see the same problem again and again? Now is the time to take another step in combating skin imperfections and it should start from within. Let me introduce to you this Anti-Acne Complex called AcneCare which contain natural ingredients in combating acne related problems.

The AcneCare Capsule Philippines, effective solution for acne, pimples, acne blemishes, black heads, pimple pores,
oily skin and other skin problems. Stop Acne with Lactofferin, clinically tested and proven solution for all Acne related problems.
Fights off acne, red spots and other skin blemishes--- Naturally! LinumLife Philippines. Lactofferin Philippines.

AcneCare Fight Pimples from the Inside Naturally

     Comprises of a proprietary blend that derives a bioactive complex rich Lactoferrin , Linumlife and zinc gluconate. AcneCare is based on milk's many bioactive components with specific physiological effects to support the reduction of blemishes and redness associated with a bad complexion. The most essential mechanisms are the anti-microbial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to help promote a healthy complexion from the inside.

• Clinically proven against Acne 

• Helps you get rid of acne , red spots and blemishes

• Also works for body acne and adult acne

• Promotes and maintains healthy skin & clear complexion

AcneCare contains 3 Anti- Acne Complex:

 Lactoferrin- Lactoferrin plays a supportive role in nourishing the skin from the inside through three mechanisms: anti-microbial (enhances the body's natural defenses against bacteria), anti-inflammatory (helps assist reduction in redness associated with a poor complexion), and antioxidant (helps aid the repair of damaged skin cells from blemishes.

LinumLife Complex provides lignans from Flax, a well-recognized group of phytoestrogens with estrogenic and anti-estrogenic action, which helps in the treatment of acne. Produced through a proprietary process, LinumLife Complex is concentrated and provides between 10 to 30 times more lignans than whole flax or other flax ingredients.

Zinc facilitates the production and regulation of about 200 hormones in your body, and one of that is testosterone. It is known that testosterone is one of the main promoters of acne. Intake of zinc may prevent potential hormone imbalances that can lead to outbreaks.

     Zinc is also closely involved in protein synthesis and in collagen formation in your body, both of which are essential in the maintenance of healthy skin and in normalizing production of skin oils. Zinc can help heal your blemishes, reduce the inflammation, and reduce the androgenic effect of hormones on your skin.

AcneCare 30 capsules/bottle at Php 885.00 good for two weeks use.

     I want to try this product and let's see how it will fare with my blemished skin after finishing three bottles. 

     AcneCare is available at Mercury Drugstore, Watsons and South Star Drug. For more information about the product visit Vida NutriScience Inc. and like their Facebook page AcneCare for your daily dose of skin care tips and advice.

Product Review: Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel

     Hello there loves! Hope you're all doing fine :D I'm excited to make this review because after two weeks of using religiously, I can attest to its effectiveness in combating those painful reddish pimple and dark spots or pimple marks. This is my first spot treatment to date since I just let a pimple or two subside by itself before. I have this bad habit of pricking those nasty zits on my cheeks and chin where they always pop out if the size is still the same after a week. I'm glad that after so many years of just letting pimples to come out of my face before and after my monthly period already found a solution.

     Thanks to Celeteque DermoScience for bringing this product line. Although I haven't tried the Acne Solutions line, I'm sure they will give good results if used consistently. I suffered from acne breakouts last month and I'm considering two spot corrector that time. Since Celeteque is a trusted brand when it comes to skin care that's dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, I gave it a try and satisfied with the results. 

      I bought this Celeteque Acne Spot Correcting Gel three weeks ago and applied on existing cystic acne and new ones. Patience is a virtue, I'm not expecting this to make my pimple disappear overnight but in some cases or depending the size it can make a big difference on the size of a pimple after 12 hours. My son accidentally deleted the photo of my angry pimps that I wanted to show you- bummer! But I swear this product works!!! Now here's my take on Acne spot corrector gel, click read more to see my full review.

How Celeteque DernoScience ACNE SOLUTIONS Acne Spot Corrector Gel Works

~Uses beta hydroxy acid (BHA) combined with poly hydroxy acid (PHA), which aids in exfoliating dead skin cells and helps in diminishing pimples and other acne imperfections to achieve clear smooth skin.
~Contains Lilac leaf cell culture extract that helps reduce sebum production to prevent future acne breakouts. 
~Has a biotechnological complex that acts as a natural astringent and sebum control. 
~There is significant acne reduction by as much as 80% in just one day. 

Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel
Handy dandy! Fits on my palm :D

Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel
Thick gel consistency, a bit sticky but absorbs quickly

size: 5ml 

price: 169php (Around $4.00+)

place bought: Watsons, Sm Fairview

instructions for use:  After cleansing your skin, apply a thin layer on affected areas morning and night.

ingredients: Aqua (Water), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Tocopheryl Acetate, Laureth 7, Farnesol, Maltodextrin, Methylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Melaleuca alternifolia (Tea tree) leaf oil, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch hazel) water, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis viginiana (Witch hazel) extract, Sodium Metabisulfate, Syringa vulgaris (Lilac) leaf cell culture extract, Linalool, Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse chestnut) seed extract, Faex (Yeast) extract, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zinc Gluconate, Ethylparaben, Caffeine, Propylparaben, Biotin

Celeteque Acne Spot Corrector Gel

What I like:

• The price- very affordable.
• Comes in a handy tube that fits in my palm.
• I can control the amount of product coming out of this nozzle type of tube.
• A little goes a long way.
• Has a medicinal smell but tolerable.
• There's a bit of stinging upon application, an indication that the product is working on the affected area.
• Doesn't burn or peel the site where I applied it.
• Reduced the size of my pimple after 12 hours and gone after 2-3 days.
• Has batch, manufacturing and expiry date stamped on the box and the tube.

What I don't like:

• Sometimes it's out of stock.

Will I repurchase? Yes! It's back-up worthy :D

Recommendations:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. If you have time, use it more than twice a day to speed up the healing process of your zits. Since I'm always at home I make sure to apply a thin layer three or four times a day depending on the size of my pimples. I'm happy that when I wake up the next day it reduced the swelling, redness and size. If there's a sign that a new pimple is coming out, I immediately apply this gel and voila! I can bid my pimples goodbye :D

     Do you use spot corrector treatment for your pimple? Any Celeteque users out there? 

Good Times!~

Product Review: Dr. Skin+ Toner

     Hello dearies! How's your week going? My apologies for this uber later and delayed post. I'm still adjusting on my schedule for my father's dialysis and mommy duties. It's not that easy as I think it would be. There were times that I wanted to read blog posts and update this blog before going to bed but waking up the next day with my laptop on stand by mode. So I guess emotional and physical stress is taking its toll on me. I've been experiencing symptoms of flu lately and thank God that I'm still okay. 

     So on to my review, I'm happy with the result of new skin care products that I used on my face and another one on my body. It's been a month and a half since I started using this toner that I'm loving now! I consider this toner as semi-organic because two of the main ingredients were from natural plants like the Camellia Sinensis and Witch Hazel. When I first saw this on my loot bag after the Nicesnssa Online Store Launch I'm giddy to try it the next day after the event but I have doubts since my skin is very sensitive specially when trying new ones. Prolly you know that my favorite and most trusted toner and still using up to now is All Organics Lemongrass Toner. So when I tried Dr. Skin Toner, I can say that this can be a good dupe to my favorite toner or should I say an alternative one week before my monthly period where hormones starting to get wild. Hehehe! Cystic acne and oily skin are the signs that my monthly period will begin in a weeks time so to make an early prevention I decided to use this toner and see if there will be a slight difference. To my surprise there's a big difference! 

     Click read more and see if this toner will be a staple in my cabinet and if I'm going to order another bottle online :D

Dr. Skin Toner
Oil Control/ Anti-Acne
best for oily skin, reduces clogged pores, helps control bacteria and suppresses inflammation, controls active acne breakouts.

size: 100ml

price: free (130php Around $3.00)

place bought: free 

Nisce Skin 'n Face , Niscenssa Online Store

instructions for use: Apply all over face and neck w/ a cotton ball using upward and outward strokes.

ingredients: Aqua, Ethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Triclosan, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamameus Virginia (Witch Hazel) Distillate, Menthol

What I like:

• The price- very affordable.
•  I love the cool feeling it gives on my face, very relaxing!
• There's no weird or funky smell.
• The bottle dispenses right amount of product.
• There's a manufacturing and batch number stamped at the bottom of the bottle.
• No irritations or breakouts or whatsoever.
• It lessened my hormonal breakouts and keeps the oil at bay.
• Calms redness on my face.
• Can be purchased online.

What I don't like:

• Their branch at Sm Fairview has been pulled out so I have no choice but to visit Sm Megamall branch which is very far from our house. Sometimes online shopping can be very hassle to me :(

Will I repurchase? Yes! I'm planning to restock on this toner. 

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. Even though it's not organic, my skin didn't experience breakouts and irritation unlike other commercial toners that I've tried. I highly recommend this toner specially to those who wanted to keep their oilies at bay and lessen their cystic acne. A word of caution, use the product at your own risk. We have different skin types and needs so what worked for me may not work for you. 

     Do you use more than one toners? Thanks for sharing! Take care loves :D

Good Times!~

Skin Care Hauls+ My First Zalora Purchase

     How's everyone? I miss you guys! :D Finally I'm back to regular programming after being MIA. I'm already getting used to my father's situation and I'm very thankful to those who prayed for me and my dad. Thank you Lord for giving us patience and strength to cope with the obstacles that we're facing now.

     This is another overdue post but I know it's worth sharing since I'm adding a new skin care product to my regimen. If you follow me on twitter, I mentioned in my tweets weeks ago that I'm suffering from acne breakouts. Maybe it's because of stress or some hormonal changes in my body. I didn't changed my skin care routine for more than months now so I really don't know the culprit behind those red and nasty zits. I'm tired of just letting it go- my pimple per se. I usually ignore a pimple or two before but they left my face with dark spots/marks. So I decided to look for a budget friendly pimple spot treatment to lessen irritation and post acne marks. After reading reviews and comparing one product from another, I decided to gave these zit zappers a try plus I restocked on Maybelline Make Up Remover (Eye and Lip) and Purederm Make Up Cleansing Tissues.

Celeteque Acne Solutions Acne Spot Corrector Gel
Maybelline Make Up Remover Eye and Lip

Quick FX Pimple Eraser
Purederm Makeup Cleansing Tissues

     Maybe you're already familiar with Celeteque's Acne Solution line and I guess most of you have tried this pimple treatment. I will say my thoughts about this zit zapper soon. If you're wondering what Quick FX Pimple Eraser is, then wait for my review :D This pimple eraser promises to lighten pimple marks and prevent new pimples from popping up. Been using this for a week now and haven't seen any drastic changes on the intensity of the pigmentation. I will update you guys once I've seen some lightening on my dark spots. 

     Anyhoo, Yay to my first Zalora purchase!!! My eyes are glued on this loafers months ago but quite hesitant to buy this online because I'm afraid that it won't give me a nice fit. I'm not sure if I'm a size 8 or 9 which always happens when I'm buying a new pair of shoes on the store itself. 

Tomato Loafers

Tomato Loafers

     Sooo happy with my first purchase! Will definitely buy my next pair at Zalora again :D Another outfit post soon?! Thanks for visiting my blog dearies! Don't forget to join my 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway here: http://kittykittiekath.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-kitty-kittie-kaths-1st-year.html

Good Times!~

Product Review: Treating Scars Successfully with Contractubex

     Hi lovelies! After two weeks of using Contractubex here's my initial review. I apply it 2 or 3 times a day and I can say that long term use will definitely show improvements on my scar. If you're wondering why I'm using this, I had my operation last month and the scar is very obvious. You can read my post here: Salpingectomy. My OB prescribed this and I know it will somehow make the scar less visible but not totally diminish it. I also want to use this to avoid keloid scar, I'm not sure if I'm prone to this type of scarring but 2 of my sisters are complaining about their keloids. So I need to deal with it and "prevention is better than cure".

Contractubex Gel

Contractubex is a highly effective treatment for all scar types. it actively promotes the healing process of the skin and reduces scarring from within. This scar gel with the triple effect: prevents the formation of excessive scar tissue, reduces redness, itching and the feeling of tension and makes the scar smoother and improves elasticity. For a nearly invisible scar, start the treatment as soon as the wound is closed or the stitches are removed. This ensures that your scar will become so fine that you will hardly see or feel it. Contractubex can be used after abrasions, cuts or lacerations; operations, burns or scalds, laser treatments (e.g. tattoo removal) for more information click here: http://www.contractubex.com/en/contractubex/index.jsp 

Contractubex Gel

size: 10g

price:  520 php (Around $12.20+)

place bought: Mercury Drugstore, Watsons Pharmacy 

instructions for  use: Ideally, Contractubex® gel should be gently massaged in 2 to 3 times daily for at least 3 months. Contractubex® forms a discrete film that protects the sensitive scar tissue. Apply Contractubex® only to wounds that are already closed. Avoid contact with eyes, the inside of the nose or mouth and other mucous membranes. Start at the centre and work towards the edges, massaging the gel gently into the scar. Continue with a small, circular motion until Contractubex® is completely absorbed. Scar treatment needs patience, as the injured skin takes time to heal. After about 4 weeks, a reduction of redness can usually be observed; after two months, the scar tissue gradually becomes lighter, more elastic and flat.

ingredients: Extract cepea 10.0g, heparin sodium 5000 I.U., allantoin 1.0 g, serol vehicle ad 100 g.

Contractubex Gel
This is the exact amount of the product that I use on my scar. I can't post a photo of my scar because it's somewhere near the private area, just imagine it's 3-4 inches long.

What I like:

• The gel-like consistency is not sticky and slimy.
• The scent- smells like roses which is not overpowering.
• Easy to spread and leaves a thin coat of film.
• There's a cooling and tinging sensation which I like because I know the product is penetrating in my scar tissues.
• I find this affordable because after 2 weeks of daily usage, I only consumed about 5% of the product. So this tube will last me a long way.
• Complete information on the box, with manufacturing and expiry date.

What I don't like:

• The packaging- I have this problem with ointment tubes wherein I cannot control the amount I'm dispensing. 

Will I repurchase? Yes, after finishing the tube and if the scar is still visible.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. Contractubex clearly stated that it's effective for newly formed scars. I can attest to it because I can see how my scar flattened after two weeks of use. For old scars, let say around 2 years there's a special instruction written on the box on how to use the product. This treatment is laborious, you have to apply the cream 3 to 4 times a day to see the results. Patience is a virtue! So if you have newly formed scars, I highly recommend this product. 

     How do you deal with scars? Have you tried Contractubex? Have a great day ahead!

Good Times!~