Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch

     Hi dearies! How's everyone doing lately? Christmas is just around the corner but honestly speaking I can't feel the cold breeze yet. It's still very hot and humid in the afternoon, right? I'm excited when ber months arrive because cold weather for me means less oiliness and pimples. Do you feel the same? I don't want to blame the weather but in my experience, excessive sweating on my scalp and forehead leads to a pimple of two at the end of the day. That's how sensitive my skin is.

     Did you know that Acne affects 80 percent of teenagers and 40 percent of adults worldwide. While this chronic inflammatory disease is treatable, making effective treatment to solve the condition is essential not only to smoothen the skin but also boost a person’s confidence. This is why when you have a pimple you want to hide it, conceal it, and when it dries, you want the dark marks and blemishes disappear because it can lower self-esteem. I was very privileged to be invited to the launch of Avene Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution last October at the ground floor of SM Department Store, Makati City. More details about the product line below.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch

     Eau Thermale Avène—the leading dermo-cosmetic brand in Europe launched Cleanance EXPERT, a daily treatment which targets unwanted spots and blackheads. The exclusive distributor of Eau Thermale Avène products in the Philippines- Karihome Inc's General Manager Harry Tsai shared that acne usually takes a toll on a person’s self-esteem. Some even avoid going out with altogether or meet new people. These situations are very alarming according to him. But with the Avène Cleanance EXPERT products, people with acne-prone skin can finally have the confidence to face people.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Eau Thermale Avène Specialist for Sensitive Skin- Recommended by dermatologists

     Reasons why the new Cleanance EXPERT products are perfect for individuals suffering from mild to moderate acne?

• This line is especially made for acne-prone skin, eliminating mild to moderate blemishes. 
• This acne treatment solution also hydrates and mattifies the skin minimizing shine. 
• This is safe for use by people with sensitive skin and that makes Avene a trusted brand by doctors and pharmacists.
• Eau Thermale Avène’s Cleanance EXPERT is specifically formulated using three active ingredients: Diolényl which limits the risk of bacterial proliferation, reduces redness and helps eliminate spots; X-Pressin which reduces blackheads and smoothens the skin’s texture; and Monolaurin which regulates the hyperproduction of sebum to create a matte finish.
• It’s oil-free light emulsion is very easy to apply. 
• Quickly absorbed, it leaves the skin feeling hydrated and mattified. 
• It makes a good make-up base. 
• Rich in ATSW known for its soothing and anti-irritating properties, it will perfectly respect the balance of your skin.

     The primary ingredient in Eau Thermale Avène product is the thermal spring water. It is the main ingredient that soothes, softens and restores the skin's natural balance. In fact, there more than 300 studies that prove the healing properties of thermal water. This core ingredient has been used for centuries at the Avène Hydrotherapy Center to address even the most severe dermatological conditions like atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, ichthyosis and burns.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Avène Thermal Spring Water and Cleanance EXPERT

     During the event, the Avène Cleanance EXPERT team invited a dermatologist to explain further the importance of knowing the right kind of products in treating acne. Dr. Blossom T. Chan of Philippine Dermatological Society explained to us that there are important steps in treating and maintaining an acne free skin. 

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
Dr. Blossom T. Chan of Philippine Dermatological Society

     It is important to use non-comedogenic products like gel cleansing/facial wash which is best for oily/acne prone skin, use an alcohol-free toner to nourish and prep the skin then apply a serum or spot treatment cream to blemishes. The Cleanance skincare line includes the flagship products like Cleansing Gel and Mattifying Toner.

Avène Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
L-R: Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser 200 ml, Eau  Thermale Thermal Spring Water 50 ml, Cleanance Toner 200 ml, Cleanance EXPERT

     I strongly believe that when a skin care product comes in a set/line- a cleanser/facial wash, toner, cream/serum, it should be used consistently as a whole so that each of the product's ingredients will work hand in hand. In line with this, here's a guide and a ritual on how to use other Avène products in conjunction with the Cleanance EXPERT for an acne-free skin :) 

Avene Cleanance EXPERT Acne Solution Launch
The Avène Thermal Spring Water is a MUST! It works in all skin types and for all ages too!
The Cleanance Experts SRP - Php 985.00 (until December of this year)
 Original price - Php 1, 230.00

     Eau Thermale Avène is available in selected Watsons and Mercury Drug stores. The Avène Thermal Spring Water is a MUST! It works in all skin types and for all ages too! 

 For more details on  Eau Thermale Avène product range, visit their website:

http://www.eau-thermale-avene.ph/

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Good Times!~

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel

     Hello dearies! I will not make a very long introduction to this wonderful product that was sent to me by Natura Organics months ago to try and see if this will make nasty pimple exit or go away. The name of this pimple gel says it all. It's a remedy for this kind of emergency where a pimple or zit is going to pop up a day or two before your big day. It's so frustrating that an angry, reddish, and humongous pimple is threatening to ruin your first date, your photo shoot, or presentation because it wants to show up in your face.

     This is my third pimple spot treatment to date. I don't have flawless skin, I have freckles and I often get a zit or two before, during, and after my monthly period. When I was in college 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. Thank goodness that pimple gels and pimple spot corrector were invented, no more popping just apply a dot and see the magic work if the brand you have in hand is effective but if not, nothing will happen overnight or after three days. Scroll down to see my experience about Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel :)

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel

     When it comes to over-the-counter acne products, you end up with a lot of the same ingredients, over and over: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, witch hazel, charcoal, and (sometimes) retinoids. Yawn. The problem is, acne is caused by a bacterium, P. acnes. Like all bacteria, P. acnes exhibits bacterial resistance. Over time, “only the strongest survive.” Your acne treatment may kill 95% of the bacterial colonies, but a small percentage will mutate and survive. These resilient bacteria will reproduce — which is why effective agents in EMERGENCY EX-ZIT GEL is formulated. 

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel

size: 20 g

price: 149 php (Around $3.30)

place bought: Free

Please refer to the links below on where and how to avail their products

Natura Organics

Natura Organics Essentiel and iamophelia_natura on Instagram, 

Natura Organics Essentiel and Ophelia_NaturaOrganics on Facebook

To shop online: Text/Viber 09163089155 Jessica and SMS/Vibe/whatsapp/iMessage Ophelia at +6598307813 for orders

instructions for use: Wash your hands before application. Use a cotton bud to scoop out the product from the tub and apply it on affected area. Re-apply as needed.

ingredients: Seaweed Extract, Jojoba, Virgin Coconut Oil, Neem, Tea Tree Oil

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel
This gel is transparent in color.

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel

     Below is a proof that Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel is an effective pimple spot treatment. I apply this gel thrice or four times a day and after two days, the pimple has subsided then totally healed after four days. All healed. The only problem I have is dark spot cause by the zit. 

Product Review: Natura Organics Emergency Ex-Zit Gel
Before and after photo

What I like:

• The price is  super affordable for a 20 g of product! 
• This pimple gel can pass as unscented.
• There's a plastic lid on top of cover. I accidentally drop this tub and the lid prevented the gel from transferring to the cover.
• It's gel-type in nature but a bit runny.
• A little amount goes a long way.
• There's a minty and cooling sensation once the product is applied on my angry, reddish, and painful zit.
• Doesn't burn or peel the site where I applied it.
• This gel reduced the size of my pimple overnight.
• After 2 days, the pimple has dried up.

What I don't like:

• The packaging is flimsy.
• The product is in a container without spatula. It would be great if this product is packaged in a plastic tube with nozzle tip for ease of use since all I need is a spot- dot size amount in treating pimples. I will just use my fingers or cotton buds to spread the product on my pimple/s.
• No ingredients list printed on the package.
• No batch, manufacturing, and expiry date.
• Not easily accessible.

Will I repurchase? Yes! But not for now since I still have a tub to finish but this one is back-up worthy!

Recommendations:

     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. If you're eager to really make your pimple/s gone in less than two days, make sure to use it more than twice a day. Religious application will make heal pimple/s faster. Since I'm always at home I make sure to apply a thin layer three or four times a day. I'm totally surprised when I woke up the next day because swelling, redness, and size of my pimples had been reduced then after two days it's gone already. 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/s? 

Good Times!~

DISCLAIMER: This product was sent to me by Natura Organics for a review. The thoughts expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. What works for me may not work for you or vice versa. 

Product Review: Belo Essentials AcnePro 3-Step Clear Skin System

     Even though I have fair skin, I still worry every month about The Pimpy attack! Pimpy the pimple is always present every month usually a week before my period. Sometimes he's very red and angry while most of the time he looks like a volcano that will explode anytime. I don't want to describe pimpy literally, I know it's yucky but this is the real thing. Sometime pimpy and the gang or pimpies cannot contain their excitement, they pop here there and everywhere especially on my forehead and chin. I feel irritated when I see them full blast on a day where I have to attend an important event or occasion. Because I always resort to makeup and concealer to hide them, they just stay on my face and takes time to dry. They also leave dark marks on my face. To tell you the truth, I haven't found the right skin care product that will make pimpies go away.

     So when Belo Essentials sent me their Belo Essentials AcnePro 3-Step Clear Skin System, I said to myself that finally I'll use a skin care system that is made by one of the most trusted brand in the country today and hopefully I'll say #GoodbyePimpy! I'm so excited to share with you the results after two weeks of using the entire set. Click CONTINUE READING to know more about the product and see how I take over my pimpies in just two weeks :)

Product Review: Belo Essentials AcnePro 3-Step Clear Skin System

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: b.liv Customized Skin Care System

     Skin care is very important for me. I can skip makeup for a day but never for skin care. Even if I'm dead tired and sleepy, I really make sure to wash, tone and moisturize my face before hitting the sack. I don't have flawless skin. That's why I need to combat skin imperfections with good skin care products especially if the cause includes pollution, stress and hormonal imbalance. I've tried so many skin care products before, from the cheap to high end ones. Some will do the job in a week's time while others will just add another problem. There's no assurance that once you try a certain skin care product, the following day your skin imperfections are gone. If I found my HG (holy grail) product, I make sure to stick to it and avoid trying new ones. But over time, my skin becomes immune to the products I'm using that's why another journey on finding the right skin care product begins. I have one question to ask: 

DO YOU USE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS THAT'S INCLUDED IN THE WHOLE SYSTEM OR LINE?

     This is another concern that sometimes I consider when choosing the right skin care products for my skin type. Using skin care products from the whole system or line can be expensive and does not guarantee us with positive results. But some individuals prefer using the products from the entire system because they believe that consistency is the key. If you use and anti- aging products from a specific brand, your should use the facial wash, cream, toner, serum, eye cream and sunblock that's included in the whole skin care line. 

    What if you have different skin care problems and you want to address all using few skin care products? Fret not because now you can have a customized skin care routine that will address to your problems. When Ms. Josephine of b.liv skin care email me and asked me to try their products, I'm quiet hesitant because I haven't tried using combined products to aid my aging skin, hormonal acne and uneven skin tone. I usually treat them one by one. So when she lay out the products that I'll be using and the description of each, I'm somehow relieved about the side effects if ever if I'll start using this customized skin care from b.liv.

     To know more about b.liv, please visit their website here: b.liv by Cellnique You'll learn important skin care information and you can even score samples for free!!!

     So back to the review, after assessing my skin care condition almost 2 months ago Ms. Josephine customized my b.liv skin care products to use. Here it is, my honest to goodness review of b.liv skin care products for aging, large pores, uneven skin tone and blemished skin. 

Before using b.liv skin care products.