Product Review: Mosbeau Placenta White All-in-One Facial Soap

     Here's the continuation review of Mosbeau Set that I won from a giveaway. To read my previous post, click HERE. Today I'm sharing my thoughts on the All-in-One Peeling soap. With different brands of whitening, lightening and anti-aging soaps that sprouted like mushrooms on the market, many of us got confused what soap to buy. Are you the same like me reading and scrutinizing the label before throwing the product in your grocery basket? I'm a self-confessed cheapskate and the price of a product matters to me most. So when it comes to soap, I always look for the cheaper price and mostly organic ones. 

     The moment I received the package containing this Mosbeau set, I freaked out to my amazement ohhhmygaaawwwwwwd, this soap costs 400 pesos? No way!!! With that amount, I can buy 3 or 4 bars of soap already. Well, this is free :P And I just accepted that I need to use this crossing my fingers that no bad reaction or allergy will occur. This is luxury on my face at its finest!

Mosbeau Placenta White All-in-One Facial Soap
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     Exfoliation is never the same again with this intensive bubbly and foamy soap! This revolutionary soap from Mosbeau lets you enjoy washing your face with lush foam as it actively penetrates skin to remove skin impurities and dirt. It's gentle to the skin; yet, effectively helps correct skin imperfections like dark spots, acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines and dry skin. Infused with Japan's finest skin-whitening ingredients like Placental Protein, Beta Arbutin and loads of botanical whitening extract this foamy soap effectively helps make skin fairer and clearer. With Sericin and Algae Extract, it contributes to protect your skin from UV damages while making it irresistibly smooth and soft to touch after every wash!

Mosbeau Placenta White All-in-One Facial Soap
the soap and foaming net

Mosbeau Placenta White All-in-One Facial Soap
Foaming net that really works! I love how it produce a rich and thick foam!

Mosbeau Placenta White All-in-One Facial Soap
After 4 months of using this soap in the morning. I use this on an ON and OFF basis .

 size: 100g

price: SRP** 400php (Around $9.19)

place bought: Free

can be bought at Watsons, Mercury Drug, South Star Drug, Rose Pharmacy, and PCX

instruction for use: Wet the foaming net. Insert the soap inside the net and scrub to create a rich lather. Squeeze off the foam from the net and apply on the face and neck. Lightly massage the foam all over your face and neck using an upward circular motion. Leave it for a few minutes before rinsing well with water.

ingredients: Water, Sekken-NA/K (JTN), Sorbitol, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Bentonite, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Algae Extract, Placental Protein, Sericin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein, Beta Arbutin, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Allium Sativus (Garlic) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Silk, Butylene Glycol, 1, 2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, fragrance

What I like:

• The soap doesn't melt easily.
• The scent is not overpowering.
• Well sealed upon opening, complete with box and instruction for use.
• The foaming net is very useful in producing rich and thick foam.
• The soap lasted me for more than 4 months and as you can see in the photo above, it's still solid and remained in shape.
• There's a micro peeling after 1 month of usage.
• My skin felt soft and smooth every after wash.

What I don't like:

• The price! Even though it lasted me 4 months, I still find this very expensive.
• I didn't notice whitening on my spots and freckles.

Will I repurchase? No, I will stick with my favorite organic soaps for peeling and other skin concerns.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 3.5/5 rating. I'll still stick with my organic soap and will not splurge with expensive soap that plateaud its effect on me after a month. I will just use my trusted organic soap religiously and see positive results not just in a month but in the long run.

     What's your most expensive facial soap purchase?Share your thoughts!

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Product Review: Lorys Hair Cream in Duo Chocolate

     It's gloomy outside. Dear Rainy season, is that you? You're always pouring and making noise way past lunch time. I hope you'll just drizzle us with mild rain and cool wind :) Before I feel to activate my hibernate mode and be melancholic here, methinks of sharing a review on another product that I've been using lately. I already received the prize that I won from one of February's giveaways. This time it's the jumbo tub of Lorys Hair Cream in Duo Chocolate. If you're the type of girl who loves to take good care of your crowning glory, prolly you've heard Lorys a thousand times. This product garnered positive reviews from beauty bloggers and highly raved at different forums. 

     

     I already tried and finished a tub of Lorys in Snake Oil variant and it helped me from lessening my hair fall. So now onto the review, I'm amazed how big the tub when I received it a couple of days ago. To my amazement, I decided to use it on the same day my sister handed me the package. I told myself that I need to revive my tresses after 5 days of confinement in the hospital. Don't get me wrong if I tell you now that I wasn't able to wash my hair for 4 days even if the doctor said that I can take a bath after my operation. My mind is troublesome that time and all I think is how to get back on track after what happened. When I washed my hair at home, I reached for the tub and when I opened it oh boy, I smell something so divine! After 3 consecutive days of using it, here's my take on Duo Chocolate :)

Lorys Hair Cream in Duo Chocolate
Hi there, I'm Jumbo :P

The new hair cream, Lorys Duo Chocolate with thermal activated silicone was developed for the intensive care and conditioning of damaged and sensible hair. Its formula contains Hydrovance offering the repair to the hair and sealing the hair surface scales, making them soft and shining.

size: 1000g/ 35.3 oz

price: free

place bought: Watsons, Landmark

instructions for use: After shampooing, apply Lorys Hair Cream throughout humid hair, mainly in the ends massaging well for 2 minutes. Rinse well. For special conditioning treatment, apply the product avoiding contact with scalp and allow it to penetrate for 15 minutes  wearing an aluminum cap or hot towel.

ingredients: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caramel, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Cyclopentasiloxano and Dimethiconol and Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Parfum ( Fragrance), Hydroxyethyl Urea, Polyquatemium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben and Propylparaben, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter), CI 191410 (Yellow 5) + CI 15510 (Orange 4) + CI 42090 (Blue 1), Disodium EDTA,  Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone, CI 191410 (Yellow 5), Citric Acid. *Parfum (Fragrance): Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin

Lorys Hair Cream in Duo Chocolate
Thick and creamy blend of brown and white color for that yummy look!

What I like:

• The scent! Smells divine! It's like the real chocolate goodness in your hair.
• The price! Since the small tub costs only less than 200 pesos, I bet this one is cheaper even if I don't know the exact price.
• A little goes a long way, definitely this tub will lasts more than two or three months.
• The scent lingers! As in I still smell the chocolatey goodness the next day. 
• My hair feels soft and smooth after use.

What I don't like:

• I experienced a little hair fall.
• There's no batch, manufacturing and expiry date printed on the jar.
• Like I said, jars and tubs can be unhygienic because you have to scoop out the cream using your fingers and dipping your hands will contaminate the remaining product.

Will I repurchase? Yes in the near future after finishing the whole tub and in another variant.

Recommendation:

     I give this a 4.75/5 rating. If not for the hair fall experience, this will be the perfect hair care treatment for my colored locks. Always use a spatula in scooping out the product for hygienic purposes. I think it's best to use this treatment three times a week. I read that some ladies use this as their daily conditioner. But if you have weak and brittle hair, just use this as a weekly treatment to avoid further damage. 

     Have you tried Lorys Hair Cream?Share your thoughts! Thanks for reading :)

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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!

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The Beauty Break Facial Experience at Bioessence

     Being a stay-at-home-mom is fulfilling and stressful at the same time. I'm not saying that I don't love being a mom with all the household chores and baby things that I do everyday but sometimes these daily routines make me feel cranky and exhausted. I'm just an ordinary human being who gets tired and needs to have a break. I'm always tempted to go on a pamper-me-time after errands usually at the mall but still I have no time. So when I received an invitation to attend a bloggers event that will showcase Bioessence new services, I giddily booked my slot without any hesitations after all my mother had a great experience at Bioessence during her slimming program from way way back. This is my much awaited relaxation and it never failed my expectations. 

     The Beauty Break Facial Experience at Bioessence

With all the hassles we go through everyday, a stress free vacation would be great. But who has the time? With this in mind, Bioessence has concocted a unique and effective way to give ourselves a break for beauty.

     Just like our staple coffee breaks daily, our skin also needs to breathe. A time to relax and be pampered. "My Beauty Break Facial" aims to encourage everyone to take time in maintaining clear, clean and healthy skin. For P350, you can enjoy a 30 minute complete facial care which includes preliminary massage (3 min.), cleansing (2 min, 30 sec.), scrubbing and toning (3min.), steaming (5 min.), extraction (15 min.), Vitamin C application (30 sec.), and Facial back massage (1 min).

     Since this was my first bloggers event, I felt shy and nervous and I'm all alone but when I entered their reception area sweaty palms begin to calm down. I feel at home :) Cheerful staffs greeted me with their warm smiles so even though I just slept 4 hours you can see the excitement and sense of belonging in my face.

     The West Avenue Branch- Bioessence Gold wowed me with their spacious and clean facility. I'm a clean freak so it's a VERY big plus for me :) Before the event started, their friendly staff gave us a tour of the entire place and shared some information about their premium skin care line from Canada called Oxygen Botanicals which boasts to be the first skincare line with non-chemically derived oxygen using pure oxygen-infused formulas in a time- released capsule for long lasting results.

     I really enjoyed my short tour at their treatment areas. The place calls my name and says come here, relax. I love the ambiance, the scent that lingers on my mind and the sound of harmony clinging in my ears. 

Foot Spa, Hand Spa Treatment Room

Facial Room- I love it when I saw this because of its privacy.

                                                                                     Sauna Room- shed excess pounds :)

     I thought this day will only be a day of pampering but oh boy they also served a pica-pica snack for everyone and made a short talk on stress management that enlightened me so much. Ms. Charisse, the assistant training officer empowered us on how to deal with stress. With her energy, wit and humor I felt the positive energy coming :) I consider her talk one of the most influential to date because when I got home, I always say Good vibes and Positivity.

      After the talk, our Beauty Break Facial started and with 30 minutes I can say that it's sooo worth the time. I had my facial before but nothing compared to this. It's very relaxing and my attendant is very precise and knowledgeable of what she's doing. She listens to what I say and what my skin concerns are. After the facial, I braved myself not to wear foundation or face powder to see if I get good results. I just dab a little concealer on my under eye and line my brows for that no makeup look. And voila! The facial didn't cause any redness on my face and just showed a glowing skin. 

     My Beauty Break experience at Bioessence is a blast! I want to thank my co-bloggers who welcomed me in the real blogosphere. I also want to thank Ms. Anj for giving me this wonderful opportunity by having a "ME" time and an afternoon full of relaxation at its finest. Bioessence is very generous and gave us this press kit that consists of different beauty and wellness stuff.

The Beauty Break Facial Experience at BioessenceBioessence is not only about making your skin and body beautiful, they also aim to make your life beautiful. With our busy schedules, we tend to forget to pamper ourselves. But with Bioessence, beauty and wellness will never be put aside.

Why Choose Bioessence?
1. Reputable Name- Bioessence
2. One of the pioneers in the Beauty and Wellness
3. We have a wide range of services- Skincare, Dermatology, Slimming and Spa
4. Our centers are run by a professional team that includes managers, dermatologists, physical therapists, nurses, nutritionists, and masseuse
5. We take pride of our excellent customer service
6. Continuous research and development and training for the latest state of the art technology on beauty and wellness
7. A good return on investment
8. 17 years of experience

     I highly recommend Bioessence! My mother swears by their slimming treatment to be effective and after experiencing their Beauty Break Facial I can truly say that pampering ourselves need not to be expensive and requires a little amount of our time at Bioessence :)

     So what are you waiting for? With 52 branches nationwide, be sure to visit a branch near you and experience the Bioessence way! You may call 376-7106 or 0918- 8BEAUTY for inquiries and appointments.

Visit and like their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BioessenceCorporatePage

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Prettia is Love

     I'm really in love with Prettia! To show my frenzy over this brand of bubble-type hair dye, I braved myself for the third time and it never failed me. I love my new hair color to bits! I started using Kao Prettia last year with Chiffon Beige (Yellow Brown series) then Milk Tea Brown (Brown series) and now Platinum Beige (Ash Brown). The lighter the merrier :) I'm planning to dye it again two months from now with Honey Beige and something that will look like an ash blonde. Wish me luck :)

     So here's what my hair looks like after five days of using PLATINUM BEIGE. This photo is taken five days after coloring my hair and now that it's more than three weeks methinks the color is much more lighter. Take note that in order to achieve this color, you must have a lighter hair tone prior to dyeing.

Prettia Bubble Hair Dye in Platinum Beige

Prettia Bubble Hair Dye in Platinum Beige

     Another thing that I love when using Prettia is the ease of application, it's like a walk in the park. So whatchathink? Have you tried bubble hair dyes? 

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