Althea Grand Opening Launch

And they are finally here!
 

It's Althea's Grand Opening Launch on Feb 15 and they are having a BIG GIVEAWAY! Free 300 credits to shop on ph.althea.kr for every new sign up. It will also rain FREE SHIPPING  for every P1000 spent during the launching month.

Lowest prices are guaranteed as well as Daebak Deals 1+1 and Zero Peso Deals as well! Now this is so exciting! We are getting all the bang for our buck now.
#altheakorea #altheaph 

This is CRAZY BIG BIG SAAAALE! I would be checking out their site later as their site will be back very soon today at 10:00AM.

I was given a chance to be one of the lucky beta testers who experienced door to door delivery. Can you spell AWE-SOOOME <3 Prices are in peso plus they are in the lowest they can be. Think of Missha BB cream sold at 1200 peso here, but I got it from them at P560. Like this is so unbelievable.

I was also notified when my order is already out for delivery. Checkout is so fast and efficient like 1-2-3. I can't rave for this online shop enough. They also have other korean brands available, brands not available in Manila. I would be shopping from them all over again. We are never too tired to shop online, are we?

I so love being a girl. Hopefully they offer much more like soaps or something not commonly found in Manila, fuhuuu please stock Palgantong powder. More reasons to shop mehee~

So what are we all waiting for? For any of my korean skincare/makeup lemmings right now I know Althea is the way to go~

Althea Philippines

https://www.facebook.com/altheaphilippines

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Review: Acnecare Acne Drying Lotion

Now that I am working, I can't help but breakout due to unknown reasons. Routine has always been the same. I'm asking myself, was it my makeup? Was it the pollution? What should we use to get rid of pimples as well as the acne marks altogether? Luckily there was one product I've been leaning on for a few weeks already. This has been given to me by Vida Nutri Science along with the soap I reviewed here. I was suppose to give this to a friend, the AcneCare Acne Drying Lotion.

AcneCare Acne Drying Lotion

A fast acting effective acne spot solution for all skin types.

Ingredients:
Water,Alcohol, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate, 801sulfur, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virgianiana leaf extract, Cinnamomum Gamphora Bark Oil, Phenotylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl citrate, Capryloyl Glycine/SarcosineJCinnamonium Zeylanicum Bark Exctract, Decylene Glycol

How to use:Dab a cotton swab into pink sediment. Dab on affected area after cleansing of face and let it dry overnight. A fast acting, effective acne spot solution for all skin types. Wash off in the morning.


What is it?
I hope you won't be confused with the word lotion, the solution is liquid or sediment as they call it. The product is pink with alcohol smell, somehow chemical-ish to me. AcneCare Acne Drying Lotion is said to be similar to Mario Badescu Drying Lotion.
I am only familiar with the salicylic acid, alochol. The other ingredients on the list is brand new to me.

Packaging
The liquid product is in a glass type small bottle with the same size as my small table cat. It contains 55ml of product. The cap is plastic though and I am not sure when but maybe someone at home dropped it because when I checked the plastic cap its already broken. (glad the bottle is safe)

Experience
So I use a cotton swab to get the product at the bottom. I find that there is some product separation on the Acnecare Acne Drying Lotion (the alcohol and pink sediment) but its okay. I find that there is NO NEED TO MIX them together. I simply dip my cotton swab to the bottom of the bottle to get the pink sediment. Its more concentrated compared when the alcohol and pink sediment is together (hope I'm making sense here, teehee)


On one application there was no sting sensation on the acne compared to when I use acne gels loaded with tea tree oil and alcohol. The next day the acne is not so inflamed anymore .After 2-3 days of usage the spot treated with the Acnecare Acne Drying Lotion is already peeling, once it peeled it left no dark marks!

With photo reference above. I had a recent breakout on the chin. With just one application, its less redness the next day.

How much and where to buy?
Product is sponsored by Vida Nutriscience. But this is sold at P199 for one bottle.

What I love

• It doesn't sting
• Effective anti acne product
• Less inflamed acne/less redness in just one night

What I don't

• Its in a fragile packaging :(

TIPS:
Do not shake! Place the bottle on a table or something and let the layers separate. You will only need the concentrated pink sediment.

Will I repurchase?
I have other anti-acne prods to try so maybe next time.

Overall~
Wonderful product for getting rid of acne. Acnecare Acne Drying Lotion is a must try for a no sting drama on getting rid of breakouts. The Acnecare soap and the acne drying lotion is a perfect combo. Still yet to try the acne

Tagging #Pimplesnomore 

Live clear. Skin clear.

AcneCare

Vida Nutriscience

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Beautiful girl~ Beautiful Love~ I got 

Yu Seung Woo is my new idol right there. Perfect soothing ballads which can make any girl's heart beat. 

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Review: TONYMOLY TOMATOX Magic Massage Pack

Finallyyyy~ I've tried this Tonymoly Tomatox Magic Massage Pack. This Korean Skin Care product is one of my lemmings and I got it now, its sponsored by Q-depot. See this cutie picture here:

 TONYMOLY says...
Containing Tomato extracted water and Tomato ingredients, this multi-functional massage & pack brings instant magic vitalizing effects into the skin.

Being as a multi-functional product of soft massage & cleanly wash off mask, Tomatox magic massage pack delivers highly vitalizing, truly clarifying, skin hydrating and protecting effects to the skin leaving the skin amazingly clear and supple.


HOW TO USE
After cleansing, apply a towel-dried face and gently massage for about 1-2 min. After massaging, leave it on your face for 5-10 min. Rinse out with lukewarm water and pat with towel. 2-3 times use per week.

Packaging 
This product is cosplaying as a tomato! Haha. Lookie it's just so adorable. The plastic package is just perfect for clumsy pips like me. Mom says I might have a magnet inside me because there stuff keeps on falling whenever I am around. It comes with a screw lid cap and another plastic on top to keep the product fresh inside. It also has a mini spatula, very hygienic!~

Experience 

So of course I didn't bought Tonymoly Tomatox Massage pack just for the packaging. Well this Korean Skin Care product is pretty popular and I know I know~ I am a bit too late on the bandwagon. I tried this after washing my face with Maxipeel facial wash. Nowadays maybe due to the combination of stress and pollution my skin feels a bit dry and rough. I used this with high hopes of better skin. Whenever I have bad skin days I resort to skin packs/face masks.

I applied the massage pack on my face and massaged it for a while. After around 10 minutes (I actually left it longer) I washed it off with lukewarm water. And behoooold~

Revitalized and brighter skin. My face also feels clean. There is not much difference on the pores, but this is not a product for the pores! Just sayin'. The awesome effect doesn't long though. When I woke up the next day my face is not really as bright as when I slept.

Exposure is different, but skin is indeed brighter in real life

How much and where to buy? 
Tonymoly Tomatox Massage Pack costs P628 with 80g. in the Philippines. I got mine from Korean cosmetics online shop: Q-depot. They offer free worldwide shipping plus lots of discount coupons for your purchase. I do not buy Korean makeup online anymore because most of my fave brands have their own shop in Manila already but when buying bulk online is a good option due to frequent discounts.

What I love 

• Brightens and revitalizes skin
• Cleanses skin
• Hydrates and non-drying face masks
• Doesn't break me out

What I don't 

• Nothing I can mention

Will I repurchase? 
Yes. I really like this product.

Overall~ 
I want to thank Q-depot online shop for the Tomatox massage pack. This product is perfect for dull or bad skin days. Sometimes you just need a little more pamper you know. *wink*

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Singing and baking definitely reduces my stress. I just love it at home <3


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Buy 1 Take 1: Etude House Holiday Sale

...And let us end this year with a bang!

I am so excited to avail of this promo from Etude House, here is something really sweet from our favorite pink korean brand:


"BUY TWO for the price of ONE!
Yes, you read it right! :) We are not yet ending Christmas on the 25th, princesses. We are extending the holiday feels by giving you this year's much anticipated promotion instead.
Promo will run from December 26 until January 17. On selected items and until supplies last!
‪#‎EtudeHousePH‬ ‪#‎EtudeHouseHolidaySale‬

Like and get frequent updates from Etude House Philippines

I am certainly hoarding their bb cream. Hope they still have a lot of stock of those. This Christmas season is ought to be long and merry! <3

Happy Holidays Sweeties!


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The Watery BB with Natural Coverage- Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery BB

Finally, a new watery type of BB that controls oil and provides natural coverage at the same time

While you are preparing your OOTDs and MOTDs, you wouldn't want a BB cream that will ruin your make-up as you head out to your next party, don't you?

Good thing there's Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB!  It has a light, watery texture that spreads and blends easily into any skin tone without the sticky feel like most other BB creams.  So your skin will feel fresh and comfortable all day even in our humid weather.

Biore UV BB also has a 3D brightening effect to instantly enhance facial contours and conceal pores and lines.

What's more, it also contains ingredients to control oil  so your make-up can last longer.

As if that’s not enough benefits, this new Biorè UV Watery BB protects you against the skin burning caused by UVB rays  and skin aging from UVA rays with its superior SPF 50 and PA+++.  It's definitely the beauty must have for every modern Filipina!

Here are more reasons why Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB should be your choice for daily sunscreen:
• It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Citrus extracts that hydrates your skin.
• It has oil control ingredients  to help keep your make-up last longer
• With its 3D Brightening Effect which is composed of soft and fine brightening powder, it instantly enhances facial contours and conceals pores and lines.
• It matches any skin tone!
• It is long-lasting and sweat-proof.
• It is gentle and mild on the skin.

So go out and be ready to party anytime with Biorè UV Aqua Rich Watery BB!

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Biorè is distributed in the Philippines by Vibelle Distribution, Inc and is available in selected department stores, supermarkets, and retailers nationwide. For list of outlets and other inquiries, visit  Facebook page at : www.facebook.com/BiorePH or follow  at https://twitter.com/BiorePHL and https://instagram.com/bioreph/
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Review: AcneCare soap with Bio Sulfur, Tea Tree oil and ACE B3

Rest day weekend! Have you ever felt the need for a day in between Saturday and Sunday? How come weekend ends so fast yet weekday takes so long to be over? Another weekend fever coming right up! Hahaha~

For today I would be posting my review of AcneCare Soap with Bio Sulfur, Tea Tree oil and ACE B3. This product is included in the AcneCare gift set of Vida Nutriscience. I have been wanting to post this earlier this week but I can't find the time. Okay so first things first aha aha (lol) read on~

ACNECARE 

AcneCare - Clinically Proven 44% less Acne in 2 weeks

Fights off Acne ,Red spots and other Skin Blemishes.Naturally !

AcneCare can reach cells where creams and lotions can't.

3 Anti-Acne Complex Lactoferrin, Linumlife and Zinc.

What is it?
AcneCare soap from the name itself is an anti-acne soap.  It combines Bio Sulfur, Tea tree oil and Ace B-3 in one soap.
I can't find much details regarding bio sulfur but sulfur soaps itself has antiseptic, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Next- Tea tree oil is widely used already as an anti-acne product by many (I'm a big fan of tea tree gels). Lastly, Ace B-3 stands for Aloe vera extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Nacinamide B3. More details explained in the back of the box, thank you!

Packaging
The box opens like the Snow Skin Whitening soap! (well same company) I remember the Dr. Kauffman Sulfur from the yellow black combination. It has the information regarding the soap, which is really helpful imo.

Experience
So I have been using AcneCare soap for about 3 weeks now. I use this every time I wash my face. It was not a bubbly soap, it was rather creamy. At the first few days it doesn't sting. Until I realized that I needed to leave it for at least 2-3 minutes before I rinse it off! (always read instructions!) BLEH~ So I did just as that and after a few days there was a lil purging. I few pimps here and there but its nothing major.

I noticed that unlike other soaps it was not drying and it doesn't really sting. I have used kojic and sulfur soaps before and it really stings like hell especially if you used astringents with it. One thing I learned with trying products is that to use one product at a time because certain prods react badly with other products.

I was breaking out badly when this AcneCare soap came there was some difference. Big acne gone. Only redness left. It doesn't leave me with squeaky dry skin and it doesn't make my skin micro peel. I also used this for my back and redness gradually lessens.

Nope. Gotta find another way to tighten pores.

No big zits for a while now ever since I've used this soap. I also noticed that my face is not oily anymore and I get less blackheads and whiteheads.

How much and where to buy? 
AcneCare soap is sold at Php149 per piece at 135grams. Its available in Mercury Drugstores, Watsons and SouthStar drugstore. You can actually buy from them directly if you can't find their products in your area.

What I love

• Not so drying compared to other anti-acne soaps
• Lathers like cream
• No more oily face
• Less nasty blackheads and whiteheads
• Lesser zits especially on red days
• Doesn't dry up my skin- no micropeeling

What I don't

• Nothing I can mention

TIPS:
Avoid using harsh products while using this soap to avoid allergic or bad skin reactions

Will I repurchase? 
Yes.

Overall~
This is a good anti-acne soap that is not too harsh for me. I like how it works slowly but the effect is gradual. Worth the try if you suffer from bad breakout.

Thank you Vida Nutriscience!

Tagging in #Pimplesnomore 

Live clear. Skin clear.

AcneCare

Vida Nutriscience

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Packaged Received! AcneCare Product Line from Vida Nutriscience

What a gloomy day!

But at least it's not raining hard like last Saturday. Everyday is getting more and more busy and I am forgetting my daily skincare routine. I have been suffering from breakouts and its taking like forever for my skin to calm down. Huehue~ *_*

So as per this breakouts I don't know what to do, is this some effect from stress? Anyhoo I think Kami-sama has heard me and I got this box of acne fighting products a few weeks ago from Vida Nutriscience AcneCare line.

AcneCare Line

AcneCare - Clinically Proven 44% less Acne in 2 weeks

Fights off Acne ,Red spots and other Skin Blemishes.Naturally !

AcneCare can reach cells where creams and lotions can't.

3 Anti-Acne Complex Lactoferrin, Linumlife and Zinc.

What a timely delivery! Huehue. (Are you finally my life urrr skin savers?!)

Tagline: #PimplesNoMore

So this golden box contains these products:
* AcneCare with Lactoferrin capsules - I never tried acne fighting capsules before.
* AcneCare soap with Bio Sulfur, Tea Tree oil and ACE B3 - the last acne fighting soap I used is the Dr. Kaufmann Medicated Sulfur Soap)
and their AcneCare Drying Lotion (same usage as  Mario Badescu drying lotion but is said to be cheaper and effective!) I used this as exchange for acne gels.

So I have been using this babies for a while now and I feel like I can post my reviews anytime soon! ~ (please wait for it!)

For more information about AcneCare Products:

AcneCare

Vida Nutriscience

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