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!~

OOTD: Flowers

     Looking for a dress to wear in an important event or gathering gives me stress. I always look inside my closet two days before the said date and do the mix match thing-y but I can't decide which is which. I'm not good in matching colors and sometimes I lack the courage to wear the dress or the outfit that suits my personality. I always ask advice from my mom, my sibs and ze hubby. 

     When I received a VIP invitation for the Lolita grand launch, the first thing that came into my mind was the outfit. The e-vite's theme was very sweet and girly. I asked blogger friends if I need to wear something formal. When they said no, just wear something where you'll stand out means I can wear anything, a dress or a cute top and skirt will do. So I decided to wear something colorful and girly. I already made an outfit post wearing this dress here and just added a floral cover up that somehow made this outfit Japanese inspired. Tulip dress and Floral kimono cover-up combined and tada~ flowers! 

Haul + Thank you Mama for this bag

     Hello loves! Been very busy last week hence lack of post. Have you joined my three giveaways yet? If not, click here, here and here to join :D I still have another giveaway coming this October so keep on checking for updates. I have so many things to share with you like another batch of winnings, haul posts, product reviews and the Lolita Fragrance Launch that I attended last week. So for this post, I wanna share with you my recent haul mostly skin care products like soaps and toner. A printed canvass bag that was given to me by my mom when I visited them weeks ago.

     My original plan was to restock on All Organics Lemongrass toner when I claimed my Laniege Snow BB Cushion at Trinoma. But I can't resists the urge to buy a bar of my favorite Calamansi soap even though I still have one in my closet (yes, I keep them in my closet so that my clothes will smell citrusy :P) and a new one in my soap dish.

All Organics Lemongras Facial Toner
All Organics Calamansi Soap

Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion 4g Samples
Snoe white no. 10 Special Black Bleaching Bar

     I was in a hurry that day but when I passed by the Snoe counter, I decided to buy another bar of soap. The Special Black Bleaching bar was out of stock that day and the SA said that they already had a Snoe counter at Sm Fairview located inside Cinderella. Yehey!!! I can now buy my favorite soaps from Snoe anytime I want since SM Fairview is just 10 mins away from our house. 

Snoe white no.3 Special Kojic with Glutathione Beauty Bar

     Yay! Another soap from Snoe white, I heard Kojic and Glutathione combo is another way to effectively even out skin tone. Let's see if this will pass my standards when it comes to whitening department. I have high hopes with Snoe and I'm sure this will be another HG.

Genevieve Gozum Printed Canvass Bag

     My mon gave me this shoulder/body bag when I visited them weeks ago. I'm not sure if this can pass as aztec or tribal in terms of the print. I still don't know what kind of outfit will suit this bag. Any suggestions from you will be highly appreciated. Thanks a lot!!!

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.

[CLOSED] Dear Kitty Kittie Kath's 1st Year Anniversary Giveaway #3: Skin Care Loot

     Hi guys! Another way of saying thank you for supporting my blog is by having this third part of my 1st year anniversary giveaway. I'm giving away various skin care products to one lucky reader. Just follow the simple mechanics below and wait for the rafflecopter to load. This giveaway is open to PHILIPPINE READERS only. I'll be hosting another giveaway that's open worldwide two weeks from now.

     I want to thank my dearest cousin Cherry Teruel who's currently based at Doha, Qatar for sponsoring my Makeup and Skin Care Loot giveaway :D If you're reading right now, I'm very grateful for making this giveaway possible.

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