whitening soap

Feature: Mamala Thailand

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

     Filipinos are always curious- we love to try different things that we see on social media, that we hear from our friends, that we read from magazines, or even gave in when a relative or family member recommends something. We have the power to make something a trend especially in food, beauty, and fashion. Once that thing or that brand has reached the mainstream, it may go viral and becomes a crowd favorite.

     For almost a decade of lurking in different online platforms,  I've seen trends in the beauty industry come and go. If my memory serves me right, Japanese brands became famous for their oral beauty supplements then Koreans are known for their meticulous nth step skincare routine (until now), and Thais are giving the best of both worlds when it comes to inner and outer skincare game. Fast forward today, get to know one of the Thai brands that I discovered last year through my cousin- Mamala Thailand. The brand sent their best-selling products namely Mamala M Intense Intimate Cleanser, Mamala White Body Soap, and Mamala 9M.E.D Elixir Deo Cream. Sharing a short feature about these promising personal care products after the jump.

Feature: Mamala Thailand

Feature: Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light

Friday, November 20, 2020

     It's a no brainer that when someone asks about an effective kojic soap brand here in the county, the automatic answer is Kojiesan. Kojiesan may be the country’s number one kojic acid soap, but that doesn’t mean that it’s done changing the beauty landscape. The brand is always evolving and seeking for ways to help women Command Beauty by offering high-quality products that give you the power to decide how you want to look. 

     Heads up, skincare junkies! Kojiesan recently launched their kojic acid innovation called Zero Pigment Light that lets you go “all the way light” and achieve an even complexion. This new skin lightening innovation is a powerful mode of action that takes the amazing lightening benefits of kojic acid up a notch by zeroing in on your dark spots, age spots, scars, melasma, and hyperpigmentation for a lighter even skin tone. I made a review of their first product line here: Kojiesan Lightening Range and surprised to see that it's already nearing 100,000 views. This only means that Filipinas are still considering the brand in the whitening department. So without further ado, get to know more and experience this new and improved kojic acid with Kojiesan’s dermatologically tested and paraben-free line of soaps Kojiesan Skin Lightening Classic Soap and Kojiesan Skin Lightening HydroMoist Soap, and new body wash variant Kojiesan Skin Lightening Body Wash with HydroMoist. 

Feature: Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light R
Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light Skin Lightening Classic Soap, Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light Skin Lightening HydroMoist Soap, Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light Skin Lightening Body Wash with Hydromoist, Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light Skin Lightening Body Lotion with Hydromoist, Kojiesan Zero Pigment Light Skin Lightening Beauty Wipes

Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

Monday, January 07, 2019

     Here's a resounding YES for another soap review! If my memory serves me right, the last time I made a review was a year ago that's why I'm excited to share another brand that has been in the market for years now. I was intrigued because my Mama swears that it's effective on maintaining the tone and texture of her skin. She's 62 and doesn't look her age at all.

     Enter MESTIZA, a herbal soap that's been in the market for years now known to be more than just a whitening soap because it contains natural ingredients not only for whitening but for combating other skin concerns. MESTIZA is proudly Philippine made. Made from all-natural ingredients that promote healthy skin. The main ingredient is world-famous, and may probably even be considered 'superfood' - Virgin Coconut Oil and high-grade coconut oil. My thoughts after using Mestiza Prime Scarlet Rose variant below.

Product Review: Mestiza The Healthy Skin Soap

Product Review: Ishigaki Premium White Soap

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

     For me, the most basic whitening skin care product is whitening soap. I've tried so many whitening soaps in the past and around 70% of them are effective in making my skin soft, smooth, and glowing. The whitening or lightening effect comes last since I'm already fair to begin with.

     Today, let me share with you another soap that will help achieve those whitening goals- Ishigaki Premium White Soap. This whitening soap is from the makers of the infamous Ishigaki Premium Glutathione, Ishigaki Advanced White Glutathione, and Ishigaki Coffee. I presume that if you're a long time user of Ishigaki, you have tried this already or you're using it right now to complement your whitening skin care products. Cheskas Online Store sent me two bars of Ishigaki Premium White Soap and after finishing my bar I'm now ready to share my thoughts. More details of this promising soap below :)

Product Review: Ishigaki Premium White Soap

Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C

Monday, May 02, 2016

     Taking care of our skin is not easy because aside from our daily habits, finding the right products that will maintain our skin healthy is very important. There's also another important habit that we need to practice- using the product religiously and sticking to the regimen if it's effective.

     But skin care becomes more complicated when our skin care goals change overtime like for example we always stay under the sun resulting to uneven skin tone and worst developing dark spots in some parts of our body. When these problems arise, we need to change our skin care regimen and try other brands that will be as effective like before. There's a #OneWashWonder that everyone's talking about and it was already revealed! Details about this promising skin care product below :)
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
     We have different skin types and skin care needs. In this age and time, many Filipinas want to achieve fair and even skin tone. I presume that most Filipinas have tried different skin whitening products. These women use whitening soaps and experience a tingling and stinging sensation thinking that this is a sign of efficacy. Beauty does not have to mean pain, especially when it may be doing more harm to the skin than good. 
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
     Weeks ago, I was invited to the launch of the World’s No. 1 Facial Skin Care Brand- Olay that provides skin care products to address every skin care need, including whitening. I received a super pretty invitation and I have no idea about it. During the launch beauty enthusiasts and beauty bloggers gathered to witness the unveiling of that #OneWashWonder and Olay revealed itself to be the #OneWashWonder that promises fair, radiant skin without the pain.
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bar in Rose and Milk 
     Olay unveils the new Olay Skin Whitening Bar, which 8 out of 10 Filipinas agree helps to whiten skin from the very first use. To share her experience about Olay Skin Whitening Bars, Valerie Weigmann talked about Olay and why she is recommending it to Filipinas who wants to achieve fair skin with continued use and to see a difference from the first wash. 
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Radio DJ and Lifestyle Blogger- with Beauty Queen Valerie Weigmann
It’s no wonder that the new Olay is quickly winning over fans, including beauty queen, model and entrepreneur Valerie Weigmann. “Getting and maintaining fair skin has never been easier,” she shares. 
Why choose the New Olay Skin Whitening Bar? Here are the claims and its benefits:

  • It has a Triple Whitening System that gently exfoliates, brightens and evens the skin tone. 
  • It even contains 90% of the active ingredient found in Olay Natural White Day Cream
  • It is also dermatologically and clinically tested to be gentle on skin with naturally-derived ingredients like rose, pearl and milk extracts. 
  • It also has a longer lasting scent and a rich lather that leaves skin soft, smooth and moisturized. 
  • With the new Olay Skin Whitening Bar, fair skin does not have to be a long or painful process anymore.
  • Olay proves that this #OneWashWonder can be both effective and gentle.
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Bath in rose and milk goodness with Olay Skin Whitening Bar in Rose and Milk
     Get natural white skin from first use. Discover the #OneWashWonder for yourself today. I was amazed that after my first use, I saw and felt something different in my skin. I've tried the Rose and Milk variant on my hands and saw my palms glowing. What more if I use it in my body right?
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Rose and Milk on my hands. Tried washing my hands during the event and yes, there's a different kind of glow on my hands after.
     And because I really wanted to see that there's more positive effects to that #OneWashWonder when you use Olay Skin Whitening Bar, I partnered with Olay to review the product and continued using the Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Rose and Milk variant at home. After one week of continued use, I can say that my skin is soft, smooth, and glowing. Of course I haven't seen any drastic change in my skin tone because one week is not enough knowing that I have a fair skin.
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
      But what's promising about the New Olay Skin Whitening Bars are the results after one wash like soft, smooth, and literally glowing skin which looks like glitters are dusted all over my body. I can also attest that my skin feels squeaky clean after use.
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
size: 60 g
90g

price: 34.00 php (Around $0.70+)
46.00 php (Around $0.90+)

place bought: Free
Available in all leading supermarkets, groceries, and drugstores nationwide.

instructions for use: Use like your regular soap. Use daily for best results!
Enjoy its creamy lather and lasting fragrance that will leave your skin feeling smooth and moisturised. Feel the difference from the first use. 

ingredients: 
Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Rose and Milk- Sodium Palmitate, Tapioca Starch, Water, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Fragrance, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Ceramide NP, Pearl Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract, Caproyl Sphingosine, Phytosphingosine, CI 14700
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bar in Rose and Milk
Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Papaya- Sodium Palmitate, Tapioca Starch, Water, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Fragrance, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Butylene Glycol, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Ethanol, CI 15510, CI47005, CI45410
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bar in Papaya
Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Vitamin C- Sodium Palmitate, Tapioca Starch, Water, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Glycerin, Fragrance, Palm Kernel Acid, Sodium Chloride, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbl Phosphate, Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate, Morus Alba Root Extract
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bar in Vitamin C
Product Review: Olay Skin Whitening Bars- Rose and Milk, Papaya, Vitamin C
Olay Skin Whitening Bars in Rose and Milk
What I like:

  • The packaging is simple but dainty and pretty. You can read and see the information about the variant of the soap that's inside the box.
  • The price- it's very affordable!
  • I like the scent of rose and milk and vitamin c variant. The first one has a subtle rose scent while the latter is mild fruity.
  • It produces a rich and creamy lather.
  • My skin feels squeaky clean after each use.
  • It's easy to rinse.
  • My skin feels soft and smooth to touch after use.
  • I can literally see a glow, like what I've said above there's a glittery-like glow on my skin.
  • I also feel refreshed after taking a bath. Not sure if there's an ingredient that gives a little cooling effect.
  • No irritation, breakouts, or whatsoever.
  • The soap doesn't melt easily.
  • There's a batch and expiry date stamped on the box packaging.
  • It's easily accessible.
  • There are three variants to choose from, all are intended to beautify the skin gently.

What I don't like:

  • My sensitive nose dislikes the  papaya variant but I think it's just me because my sister and my mom likes that scent.

Will I repurchase: Yes, it's in the realm of possibility.

Recommendation:
     I give this a 4.5/5 rating. This rating goes for the rose and milk variant. I'll be testing the two variants in the next days and the variant with Vitamin C looks promising too as there's a natural ingredient known to whiten the skin- Morus Root Alba Extract (White Mulberry). I can say that the soap is okay in revealing my natural white skin after a week. It's good in exfoliating dead skin cells and in maintaining my skin tone even if I'm always out under the sun. Of course I still use my favorite sunblock.

     I'll keep using the remaining rose and milk variant for now as I'm loving the effects on my skin. The New Olay Skin Whitening Bar promises natural white skin from first use and in my observation is an effective yet gentle solution to whiten tired and uneven skin. 

Have you tried the new Olay Skin Whitening Bars? What's your favorite variant?

Good Times!~


DISCLAIMER: I've partnered with Olay to discover that #OneWashWonder but the thoughts expressed here are my honest opinion about the product. What works for me may not work for you or vice versa.

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