Review: Purebeauty CC Cream

Purebeauty CC Cream Review

Yay I'm a busy bee, I've just finished a week load of work. I am not sure if anyone would need this piece of advice at this time but always remember to 'never let anyone put you down!' :)
By the way I received a mail filled with goodies last Saturday. I will make a separate post and review soon!

I am always late teehee but I've just noticed that Purebeauty is already back in the shelves of Watsons. I got myself a tube after I've missed my old makeup routine.

Purebeauty CC Cream says:
Pure Beauty Complexion Corrector
Pink flower complex
SPF30 PA++ Ivory

What is it?
CC Cream is basically an advanced version of BB creams. CC stands for Color correction cream or for this Purebeauty product, its complexion corrector.

Packaging
Hands down... It's pink! A plain pink tube with a silver screw type cap.

Review:
The cream has this distinct flowery scent which I really love! It is quite runny and at first you won't notice, but upon spreading the product you will notice that it is filled with sparkles! Not something I adore. Boohoo~ I don't notice strange stares even though I've used this during mornings, hmmm maybe it's not so weird after all?
The color is quite grayish as well, different from my yellow toned skin. You will only need a pea size of the product because it is smooth and really spreadable.

The coverage is very light and so it is not hard to remove. But I bought this to replace my bb creams, thinking that this is their advance version and CC cream has better properties. Wrong. Purebeauty CC Cream lacks coverage, I still need a concealer. Not for the days I'm in a hurry.

This has SPF30 PA++ which is perfect for sun protection. My recent sunblock is only SPF20 so this good. It doubles up the number. Teehee. Downside is this is not for those flash picture moments. You will get not-so-attractive shots as it will show white cast because of the SPF content. Yikes. I remember using it in a kpop event not long time ago, imagine those horror shots. There was a lot, even from those who approached our cover group to take a picture with them. *rolls on the floor*

How much and where to buy? 
PHP299 (promo price)/ 40ml exclusive in Watsons nationwide. Now I guess the regular price is Php 399?

What I love? 

• The scent
• Easy to spread
• SPF 30 PA ++ I lurrve sunblocks~

What I don't?

• The sparkles
• The coverage is so-so.
• White cast on flash photography

TIPS 
Best applied with clean finger tips

Will I repurchase? 
Nope, I am not losing my hopes on cc creams but I will venture on other brands. They might offer better coverage.

Overall~
I think at this point I can say BB creams is still better than CC creams. Can you suggest your favorite BB or CC cream I should try next to Purebeauty CC Cream? Please share!


 

Review: San San Soleil Matte Foundation

Hi sweeties! Again it has been a tough stressful week for meh. I am looking forward to a brighter days ahead although literally there will be rain showers because of the typhoon. Anyway starting off with a summerific item although it is rainy! Here is my review on San San Soleil Matte Foundation:

What is it?
A matte liquid foundation with only one shade! This also features SPF 24 which is good because we all need sun protection especially on our face.

Packaging
Handy yellow tube type. It is very summer like. Yellow symbolizes the sun of course! :) The pump is a fail because the one I've got is not working and no product is dispensed out. I had to open the cap every time I need to use it err.. frustrating.

Experience
First thing I noticed with San San Soleil Matte Foundation is the scent. It smells like Bear Brand milk. Next is the color. I am glad that it is yellow toned so it fits most Pinays. I use my fingers in application just like what I do with bb creams. The coverage is awesome. One application is enough to cover pesky spots. I feel instantly flawless after usage. However I hate how sticky it is. Its hard to spread the product. I always make sure I use moisturizer prior to applying. It is also messy, I really had to make an effort in washing my hands because the product won't come off easily.

Because of the thick consistency I stopped using it on my face after a week. I am afraid that it somehow block pores because I broke out a little. Also in comparison to other face foundations I've tried this does not melt pretty, no glow or whatsoever. Reapplication is a must or you will look like a greaseball. I tried using this on my legs (I am quite a fan of leg foundations) and i'ts a winner. The full coverage covers up dark spots in an instant. Thumbs up for being a multi-purpose product.

I never tried this on flash photography but it was okay on natural lighting.

How much and where to buy?
 HBC outlets nationwide.

What I love

• The full coverage!
• The milk scent. hoho~
• Perfect as a leg foundation. Hihi~

What I don't

• Not for the face because it might clog pores

TIPS:
Best applied using fingers. It will be hard to clean tools with this foundation.

Will I repurchase?
As leg foundation? Yes!

Overall~
I was not able to use it for the purpose I've bought it for but I am glad San San Soleil Matte Foundation found another way to stay inside my beauty drawer. <3

*might post pictures if I get my hands on my foundie again. I've left it with a friend of mine. I'm missing this tube for weeks now.




 

Review: Block & White Ultima Whitening Soap

Ayo Sweeties!
Thank God its Sunday! I love weekends, too bad it only lasts for 2 days! Teehee.
So today is another whitening soap review. I can't help it. Haha. I think I need something to whiten spots I got from my skin allergy last time. I know how effective kojic soap is in whitening but I just can't use it because I get small bumps whenever I try. Plus it is too harsh for my face. After years of trying different products I came to realize that only gentle products should be used when it comes to face.

Looking at the soap racks I saw Block & White Ultima Whitening Soap. I remember how other gtalkers raved on the effectiveness of the B&W Ultima Lotion. I was sold on its claim that it whitens as early as 5 days. Who doesn't want fast results right?

What is it?
Block & White Ultima Whitening Soap is a Glutathione based soap that claims to give results in just 5 days.

Packaging
White with gold design box. Seems to be a box for a luxury soap for me!
At the back, you'll see more of its claims and ingredient list.I bought it for whitening but it also has anti-aging properties which is a bonus.

Experience
One thing worth noting is that it smells nice! I am not good at describing scent but it is something feminine. The soap does contain visible gentle exfoliating scrubs (no visuals!) I don't think it helps with anything unless you are going to hardly rub the soap into your skin?

Besides being said that the soap contains skin moisturizers, my skin still feels kinda tight after usage. I notice some glow as well which is something I like!

How much and where to buy?
I can't remember how much but it is less than a hundred for a box.

What I love 

• The scent!
• Affordable

What I don't 

• Quite drying 
• Did not whiten spots

TIPS 
If you have ultra sensitive skin, I do not recommend drying soaps for your face.

Will I repurchase? 
No. It is not effective for me.

Overall~
Block & White Ultima Whitening Soap is just an ordinary soap for me. It did not gave any whitening effect on my dark spots or complexion like promised. I'm still looking for other means to whiten my skin~

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After finishing all of my bb cream tubes I am now I am looking for a new affordable BB cream to try :)

 

Review: Nichido Cheek Mousse in Pink Champagne

Nichido Cheek Mousse Review

Phew! Tough week. I was really looking forward to this weekend. Poor me because my draft of today's review was deleted. I had to rewrite everything, like -_-'') I hate you Google Autosave. ><

I can't do anything about it, so I'll just try to be more careful next time. Okay so let's proceed to today's review! :)
Dollish cheeks anyone? Yay me! Me! *raises hands* I am a sucker for pink. Well look at my blog! And any pink stuff can catch my eyes. Hihi~ So I found out that Nichido Cheek Mousse in Pink Champagne was on sale from P168 per piece to P84! That was like half the price! Since I can't find the Ever Bilena mousse blushes (I was dying to try them!) anymore I bought Nichido instead.

What it is? 
A cream blush with a mousse consistency. Perfect partner for cream foundies and even over powder makeup! At first I can't find the ingredient list until I lift the sticker underneath the tub. Lol. Lookie no paraben. ^_^

Packaging
Nichido Cheek Mousse is in a screw type glass tub container. Not the preferred type of packaging for a beauty product so always make sure to wash your hands before applying this product. It is plastic but durable and won't break! It is not cheap looking but after lugging it around with me I found that the design on top of the cap has faded. I really do not mind much though, I still find the pink cap cute.

swatch!

Experience
It is my first time to try a cheek mousse type of blush! Boy I was so excited! I was looking for some kind of blush in this exact bright baby pink shade and I found it with Pink Champagne! It really has no scent or whatsoever but you might notice a really faint waxy smell, probably the ingredient used to make the mousse consistency. You won't notice much at first but there are subtle glitters in the product. I was glad that it did not made me oily looking or gave a greasy feeling.

A little goes a long way. I only needed a small amount of the product to create natural looking blushing cheeks. Application is so easy, no need for brushes or sponges. I do it with my fingers, mostly on top of my favorite bb cream. Blending is never a hassle and the finish is never over the top and natural looking. The color is buildable but there is nothing what we call over the top. It is always just the right amount of pink with this Cheek mousse! I dunno how they do it. Must be with the oxidation? Yes this baby does oxidize but just to adjust with your skin tone. The only problem I see is the staying power. I find that I had to reapply after 3 hours max. I am have quite oily cheeks being a combination type.

How much and where to buy? 
7 grams for only P84! (it was on sale at Watsons!)

What I love:

• It is the perfect dolly bubbly pink I was looking for which screams girly! <3
• Natural finish (not shiny nor oily even if its mousse!)
• Color is buildable
• I never go over the top even I put a lot! /haamazing/
• Perfect partner for bb creams and cream type foundies
• Rich consistency
• Blends like a dream (no skin tugging required!)
• Does not break me out
• No allergic reaction or whatsoever 
• Economic- a little goes a long way
• Affordable!

What I don't

• Staying power so-so
• Might oxidize after a while
• Does not last long and needs reapplication.

TIPS!
Always bring a sanitizer/alcohol and tissue if you want to use this throughout the day.
 

Will I repurchase?
If it is still available, why not? I am so in love with the color.  A snapshot of me while wearing the blush on my cheeks. <3

Overall~
Happiness comes in all size and budget! Like Nichido Cheek Mousse in Pink Champagne. Who can imagine that the perfect dollish pink blush can be this affordable?

Please feel free to share with me your favorite brand of blush below! :)

JUST ME~ I found this cute pink dress in Vmall. Papa and my lil chuchu told me that I look like a kid in it but I just had to try it! I kinda look like fat here eh? Must be the design in the front? Keke. Or am I really getting fat? Still love the color! Thinking twice on buying it as a graduation dress, but its pretty!

Review: Fashion 21 Perfect Stick with Tea Tree Oil in Milk Tea

Fashion 21 Perfect Stick with Tea Tree Oil in Milk Tea Review

 After finishing up a lot of full-sized bb cream tubes I bought a few months back I am now a cheap skate kid that can't afford a new one. Boohoo~ So now I need to stick with the basics eh? Like a separate moisturizer, foundation and sunscreen. Yikes. All of those steps will take too much of my every morning. And another misfortune is that I am also all out of concealer!

Yay so fortunately I was in Landmark the other day, I checked several local brands (they are affordable!) and remembered that I have been wanting to try my favorite foundation's concealer counterpart, and so I did! :)

What it is?
Fashion 21 Perfect Stick with Tea Tree Oil is a concealer stick, which is meant to cover up nasty blemishes and perhaps brighten dark panda under eyes.

Check out the ingredients below:

It doesn't have parabens (good thing!) and it contains tea tree oil! Good in controlling acne. Let's read an excerpt from webmd:

Why do people take tea tree oil?

Tea tree oil has been used traditionally as a topical antiseptic and antifungal treatment. One study found that tea tree oil worked as well as 5% benzoyl peroxide in controlling the symptoms of acne. It appears to be effective with toenail fungus and possibly athlete's foot. Studies of tea tree oil for other conditions such as gum disease, vaginal infections, and dandruff have been inconclusive.

Oh~ so tea tree oil is not just for acne, it can also be a cure for other girl problems as well (now if Head & Shoulders could come up with a tea tree variant?) CR: Photo from Fashion21.

Not just a concealer! It is also a foundation!

The Packaging:

I got myself Milk Tea but it is darker than my skin tone. (T＿T)
The green packaging is eye catching, I didn't even bothered to look at the other concealer line. The product cap is just a cap. Hahaha what I mean is it not even twist type of something.Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ
I like that it is not a loose cap or whatever. It just sits on my kit, safe from product wreckage because the cap is tight and secure. ヽ(*ﾟｰﾟ*)ﾉ

Product Experience:
I tried Fashion 21 Perfect as a concealer. The texture is smooth and it is really blendable. The concealer has a minty scent which I like (might be tea tree?). It has a powder finish, light enough like you are not wearing anything on your face.

I was intrigued on how Fashion 21 Perfect Stick with Tea Tree Oil in Milk Tea will fare as a cream foundation, so I did!٩(^ᴗ^)۶  I was not afraid to use it on my face because it contains tea tree and I didn't had any bad skin reaction when I used it as a concealer. I only used my fingers with blending because it brings better results. If you would use blush, I recommend liquid tints. Blending is like a dream, no streaks or anything. By the way don't forget to moisturize first because as mentioned it has a powder finish which might accentuate dry patches (in case you have any).

Behold for the next photo is when I had a breakout galore. Not-so-good skin days. :(

  

See picture above, the coverage is buildable, not cakey even with layers on but still might not be enough for red acne or dark pimple marks IMO. It helped a bit in covering up my pores. The final result is natural flawless finish which lasts for hours. However I still prefer reapplication because I like the look better when its freshly applied. 

Once I left my powder foundation at home and didn't even had my loose powder with me, I had to make do with Fashion 21 Perfect Stick. I was afraid I'll be so stress looking throughout the day. But guess what, besides being oily on my t-zone everything else is fine. If I was not just oozy on wanting freshly applied makeup I would not even bother to retouch.

Another scenario is using this before swimming. It claims to have UV protection along with coverage (like bb creams? minus the moisture!) My liner and lip tint is gone but I noticed that its like my foundie is still on even after 3 hours of being in the water. Is this some kind of waterproof? Amaziiing~



How much and where to buy?
Landmark and Watsons nationwide at only Php 195 per 11.5 grams tube. Beat that! (ノ＞▽＜。)ノ

What I love?

• The smooth texture
• Buildable/ blendable 
• Cream to powder finish
• It has UV protection
• ]The tea tree minty scent!
• Covers up pores when used as a foundation!
• It is a 2 in 1 product
• Affordable and accessible
• Long lasting and I suspect it is even waterproof! (๑>ᴗ<๑)
• Does not break me out

 What I don't 

• Not good enough coverage if used as a concealer
• Shade I got is darker than mehh~
  

 TIPS 
Moisturize first before using this product!
Double or triple layers on skin imperfections
Use makeup remover and good cleansers for skin cleansing.

Will I repurchase? 
Yessssh I will! I might just bought the wrong shade.Perfect choice for girls in a tight budget. This is a must-try! :)

Overall~
A bang for the buck! Overall quality of Fashion 21 Perfect Stick with Tea Tree Oil in Milk Tea is great. Not for a concealer though, but I can pass that up. As a cream foundation this baby is a winner!