Definitely Japan. Definitely Kojie.san

Definitely Japan. Definitely Kojie.san.

Hey hey summer heat! Well I am still at work and I can definitely feel that it is summer even at night while I'm on my train ride back home (do they really turn off the LRT aircon during rush hours? It is so H-O-T!)
I bet most of you beauties are oh-so ready to jump in the beach waves, spend hours in the sand and under the heat of the sun. But that could lead to tan lines and/or sunburn, so never forget sunblock! However despite usage of such products, exposure to too much sun may still result to a darkened skin tone. Good thing, that problem is no biggie because there are whitening soaps in the market which can help you in bringing back your original skin tone.

My favorite whitening buddy? Kojic soap. I know that there are lots of unbranded kojic soaps in the market. I even encountered scrap kojic soaps in some mall stands. However when it comes to skincare it is important to use only the original kojic acid soap to ensure that you'll get results with every wash. Only the original kojic soap made by a reputable brand can give you peace of mind. By reputable, I can only think of one brand name: Kojie.san.

Kojie.san is the first kojic acid soap to be commercially available in the Philippine market. I can still remember Alodia Gosiengfiao as one of their first endorser (I really really like her!) I am actually one of the first buyers and users of Kojie.san and still a user! All I can say is they managed to really maintain the quality of products throughout the years. Hellamazing.

Simplicity is beauty. The white box with the image of a geisha on the side is eye catching. It is also economical to buy two soaps at a time.

Upon usage you will feel a tingling sensation (a sign that the product works!). It is quite drying (well expected because it is an acid soap), my skin feels a bit tight after using it. However dead skin sloughs off after a week of usage because Kojie.san has a micro peeling effect, which makes it a potent whitening product. However do not worry because it does not contain any harmful chemicals. It contains antioxidants and 100% all natural ingredients. I use Kojie.san not just for maintaining my skin tone but also for removing dark spots left by bug bites on my legs and arms. It is definitely working, the result is gradual but it gave me a glowing type of fairness plus an extra smooth skin too.

Definitely the bar that sets the bar.  Look at the improvement of my complexion. Yay~ :)
Kojie.san deserves an A++ rating!

PHOTO CREDITS: Photo on the right by Totodale Photography

 

Review: Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Cherry Peach

Graduation day is comiiiiing! Yes finally. I wonder how our family will celebrate the day? I am so excited! ＼（Ｔ∇Ｔ）／

Everybody knows that I love pink but for some reason I started to like peach colors lately because it looks more natural on me than pink. Lemme introduce you to Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Cherry Peach.

There are other colors to try from their Cherry Tint line like red and pink.

 ✧ETUDE HOUSE✧

Fresh Cherry Tint 

OR 201 Cherry Peach 

 Tint promotes moist & shiny cherry lips with a creamy, smooth texture.

[Directions] Use tip to gather and apply tint. Apply extra layer for more coverage.

9g.

This product inspired me to use cute japanese emoticons! Like yeah~ ≧(´▽｀)≦

I so love cutesy stuffs and getting old won't set me back from loving them. Hoho~ I use this tint when I want to sport au-naturele look. Like when I am going to school. I love pairing it with a soft pink or peach blush.

So I have used this with and without balms. It does suffice on providing moisturized healthy lips finish but it doesn't really last long. It has a creamy consistency same to milky tints of Tony Moly. If you don't use a lip balm you will soon have dry and chapped lips. Not a big problem because I know that it's ordinary for lip tints to be drying. The color (quite orangey) peach changes once applied. It becomes kinda pinkish on me which I like. Color is not camera friendly, it does not show much in pictures. But sometimes I still use it alone or as a base for my peachy/skin tone lipsticks.

The Packaging:
Sweet sexy peachy bottle which says 'Fresh Cherry Tint'. The sponge tip applicator picks just the right amount of product.

How much? P298 online while in their Etude House shops its P378.
TIP: Buying Etude House products online is cheaper and may save you money if you plan to buy lots of stuff. However you must be willing to wait because most of the time, products are on pre-order. Fret not, because there are perks in buying in kiosks and EH shops in SM Malls, spending P500 or over a thousand will earn you princess points and freebies! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧

Where to buy? At Etude House shops and kiosks at SM Malls nationwide, or online!

What I love:

• It leaves glossy finish so no need for lip gloss
• Moisturizes lips but when tint dries I need to reapply because my lip chaps
• There is tint left after the gloss wears away
• Smells like candies! Hmm... sweet!
• Color is comparable to the natural lips when freshly exfoliated
• Makes me look healthy and not overdone

What I don't:

• It does not last long.

Will I buy again? I found other peachy lip products from Etude House and I plan to buy some. I might repurchase Fresh Cherry tint some other time.

Overall~

A really good product as always from Etude House, worth every penny IMO.

Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Cherry Peach in action. Please excuse our faces. Hihi can we pass up as an Ulzzang couple? Yay, kidding! <3

 

Review: Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

Ayo beauties! It's been so long since I have been missing in action. I was even contemplating if I should go back or what since I really do not have the time to produce entries anymore. Good thing, I was inspired to continue by a new friend! Hi there Alyssa! ^^

I will do my best to get entries up during my not-so-much free time. There has been too much stress that I felt I need a break. But hey, duty calls, that is why don't have much chance to see the sun lately. Everyday is like just me and the air conditioner. Hello dry skin! Yikes. Dry skin makes my pores more prominent, another problem eh? Based on my story you can tell that my skin haven't been spoiled much lately. Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream to the rescue. Yay, something I bought online after some research. I am intrigued on what wonders Snail Filtrate can do to my skin so I gave in.

Credits: Hipstyle onlineshop

What Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream says:

 Rejuvenate your skin using the powerful ability of snails!
Snail Slime’s Surprising Regeneration!

1. Regenerate your skin, the same way snails regenerate their own shell!
The benefit to human was discovered after workers in a snail farm found that the skin of their hands was baby soft after handling the snails all day. Therefore it’s obvious that what restores a snails shell can have equally astounding reaction on human skin.

2. What is snail slime extract? Snail slime is a source of copper peptides. Most of the research on copper peptides relates to wound healing and there is a large base of evidence that the same magical effects can repair wrinkles.

Highly Recommended For:
- Acne scars
- Sensitive and tired skin due to environmental factors
- Skin pores losing elasticity / large pores
- Uneven dark skin tone
- Irritated skin from shaving or skin clinic procedures
- Increasing fine wrinkles from losing moisture and elasticity

Korean No.1 Snail Cream contains at least 92% of Snail excretion.
Don't be fooled by cheap creams which only contain less than 10% of the active snail excretion ingredient. This is the only one with so many quality ingredients, including vitamins.

Buy with confidence. * Why is it so famous Snail Cream in Korea? Mizon Snail Cream is a miraculous cream made with the natural secretion of the snail. It improves skin elasticity and supplying nutrition to the skin, in a concentrated and optimal way by utilizing scientific cosmetic technology. It prevents skin problems, which can be cause by various factors, and keep the skin youthful and healthy by protecting and regenerating.
 

Ingredients:

Snail Secretion Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether, Dimethylsilane, Polysorbate2-, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydolsyate, Triethanolamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glyocol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellias Sinensis Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Betula Platylphylla Japonica Juice, Tropolone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Allantoin, Panthenol, Olea Europaea (olive) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA

Snail Secretion Filtrate – This product is comprised of 74% snail mucin. Snail mucin is skin friendly because it contains an array of antioxidants, and proteins as well as elastin and glycolic acid. It’s also antimicrobial, and in addition to being shown to effectively promote wound healing in a couple of in-vitro studies, there was a newer study released in April of this year that showed snail secretion to be effective when it comes to repairing photodamage. It’s especially helpful for acne, overall skin tone, and reducing acne scarring. (Study: Effects of Snail Secretion Filtrate on Photoaged Skin)

What it is?
A gel type of skin moisturizer which is said to have anti-aging and healing properties. You can tell that I'm sold on their claim to give elasticity to pores.

Packaging

Tube type packaging is simply cute. Just the right size filled with 45ml. snail goodie. There is even a seal to prove its authenticity. It is hygienic and the plastic tube is pink! Need I say more?

My Experience:

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream has a similar color and texture to a jelly. It is thick like a cream but spreads like a gel. It is unscented (but has a distinct very faint smell) and leaves a cool soothing feeling to the skin once applied. I usually use this before going to bed as a night cream and before applying make-up as a make-up base. I notice that my face looks fresh when I wake up. Besides seeing radiant skin day after day I noticed that my skin looks firmer as well. However I can't attest if it reduced wrinkles because I got none of those yet.

How much and Where to Buy? P295/ 45 ml. tube in Facebook Korean online shops.

What I love?

• It's a good make-up base
• Soothing to the skin
• Skin looks radiant the next day
• Not sticky nor greasy.
• Did not broke me out
• Easily absorbed by skin but leaves a thin film afterwards

 What I don't?

• Product is not accessible
• Sadly no visible changes on pores (which was expected)
• Not moisturizing
• Does not clear up acne nor lighten scars

TIPS:

Tap tap your skin for better product absorption.
Can be a good makeup base or night cream.
Do not forget to moisturize because this baby does not hydrate skin.

Will I repurchase?
Yes. Mizon Snail Cream is 74% snail filtrate, natural and not to mention affordable. I would not mind repurchasing because it has a multi-functional product for me: makeup base and night cream.

Overall~

So far I have not experience drastic change based on what Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream promises. However I am positive that natural products can give visible results with continuous usage. Natural products are safe and okay to be use for a prolonged time so I wouldn't worry. If you would want to try out snail secretion filtrate products then you might want to try this first before venturing into more expensive snail products.

 JUST AN UPDATE: Yay~ Lookie! I've thought of adding more fiber into my diet by eating oatmeal for breakfast. I've bought two different brands of the same oatmeal flavor I like for Cerelac - Banana! <3

 

Girl's Day Wins on Show Champion with Something!

So happy to read good news on a Thursday morning. I am actually late but its now or never. Girl's Day finally wins #1 on a major music show (Show Champion). Not a surprise, for 'Something' is indeed a terrific hot comeback that deserves the top spot. Read the news from Allkpop. It's so nice to read positive comments, gone are the days that they don't like Girl's Day for no reason.

Its catchy, its sexy and its real music! Hooray for giving me a Major LSS with Something. The whole mini album is a total package, even the following tracks is awesome. The intro is a cool song which puts me into a playful vibe. Whistle, (literally includes whistles! LOL) is a sexy song which can be a really good follow-up song to Something. Show you, on the other hand, is a perfect sweet ending song for a concert! Crosses fingers for a Girl's Day Philippines concert! (Pray hard!)~ Then there goes the last track, Something instrumental which you can use as a minus one when creating audition videos or a song cover. I really hope they release this soon on C.NA so I can grab a copy! :'>

The sexy choreography is simply impressive. I have all the support and faith that Girl's Day will win and they just did!

For those who haven't checked out their newest MV: Something. Do not miss out! <3

Here is their live performance of Show You. I feel bad for Yura who only did the rapping. Hyeri got more lines this time, yay~ I love her voice. :)

The winning 'Something' performance of Girl's Day:

Here is Girl's Day's winning moment in Show Champion, Maknae Hyeri doing the thank you speech! <3 Aww~

 

Chien's Holy Grail List of 2013

So because 2013 has just ended, I thought of compiling a list of my HG selections from the products I've used from last year.

Take note that some products is already reviewed while others are not. I will try to blog more despite this busy schedule of mine. I am so glad that most of the products I have added in my HG list are accessible and affordable.I am still slowly building my HG list, and I am still on the lookout for facial scrubs, moisturizer, lotion etc.

Okay before we take off, what is HG?

HG means Holy Grail -It pertains to any product that you will always come back to because you cannot find anything better. A product you will buy again and again. A product you will not let yourself run out of. 

On me: Fashion 21 two-way cake foundie (Shade #2), Etude House Fresh Cherry tint in Peach, Sparkle Lens in Black

MAKE UP

• Fashion 21 two-way cake Foundation 

Best powder foundation for any skin day! Yes it does not matter if it is a good or bad skin day, I just love this foundation. Shade 1 and 2 is lighter than my face but perfect as it makes you picture-ready, while shade 3 is good for oh-so-normal days of mine (school, OJT...) and shade 4 might my sister. She has a slightly darker skin tone than mine, but overall if I would look it, Fashion 21 doesn't really offer a dark shade. Their darkest shade can still be considered as natural.

• LA Colors Mascara

No clumps, no fall outs and lengthens lashes. Need I say more?

HAIR CARE

• Avon's Advance Techniques Frizz Control Lotus Shield Anti-Frizz Treatment

Tames my frizz in an instant. Sometimes it can make my hair oily if I by any chance I applied more than what I need.

SKIN CARE

• BL Cream

This is not a beauty product but hey! This is something worth repurchasing. It clears my occasional pimple breakouts and skin allergies. Not good for long term use because again, it is not really considered as a beauty product.

• Kojie san Dream White Soap 

After  my misfortune with a whitening soap, Kojie san comes to the rescue. This soap does not just whiten but can also correct any dark spots left by skin allergies and bug bites.

• Yoko Yogurt Spa Milk Salt 

Definitely my favorite body scrub because it does not just exfoliates, it can also whiten! I've proven this to work within just a week. This spells LOVE.

• Strip-It Cold Wax

 I am never going back to plucking and shaving. Contrary to what out other sissies have tend to believe in, using cold wax to remove hair involves less pain (even pain free if you are used to it).

• Avon Clearskin Blemish Rescue Instant Spot Corrector 

 The most affordable acne gel I came across with. Awesome breakout buddy, coz meeeen~ it works!

• Celeteque DermoScience Hydration Facial wash 

Cleans as it moisturizes skin. Hoping to try its facial scrub and moisturizer counterpart soon.

• Eskinol Spot-Less White Facial Deep Cleanser

A local product that simply works. Squeaky clean face any time, every time. :)

I am still looking forward for more beauty products to try this 2014!~ (I am so AFNSGMHMHMW, excited!) Dear sissies, I hope you can also share your HG list with me! :)