Friday, May 20, 2016

Review: Vitapack Whitening Soap

Is summer ending already? Its rained hard today and somehow I feel gloomy. (o_o??) I also feel like I miss dancing err~ maybe I am just a lil worn out. Anyway here is something I have been loving a lot lately, its a product from Vitapack.                                 

Vitapack Whitening Soap
I've received the soap prior to our summer get away in Cavite. I have made sure to reapply sunblock during our swimming but I still got sunburn on my right shoulder.


What is it?
VITAPACK Whitening Soap is the first 8-in-1 whitening soap with eight skin care benefits in just one bar. Our unique combination all Clairju (Japan), VB9 Plus (Korea), Glutathione (Japan) and Argan Oil results in intensive whitening and brightening, and renews and rejuvenates skin for a deeply beautiful glow.

A whitening soap with 8 claims to be: Whitening, Moisturizing, Antibacterial, Brightening, Clarifying, Anti-aging, exfoliating, smoothening.





Packaging
Box is pretty classy in pink. (Ooh~ I really like the shades of pink beauty products use for their packaging nowadays) It also have this silver and white letters, well thought packaging *nods*.

Experience
The first thing I noticed is the round shape of the soap. Its very very easy to hold when I take a bath.
The soap is floral scented and I like it, too bad because it doesn't linger long on my skin T-T. The scent is faint, how I wish it stays on longer. :<

I have been using the Vitapack soap for around 3 weeks now and I have noticed that it melts quite fast. I think it can only last for another week or so on me.  Anyway this is not a biggie, I am thinking that this might be my mistake because I have this habit of holding the soap while taking a bath. It doesn't help that the soap is soooo easy to hold. Haha. :)

Next time I will be cutting the soap into four (in attempt to be more economical). I don't see significant effect in terms of whitening but I used sea salt scrub and I was able to get rid of a lot my dead skin cells. In just a matter of a week. There is no sting sensation, no peeling and no dryness. But when I scrubbed I was able to slough dead skin cells. How cool is that? Usually with my other soaps I needed to endure dry skin and stings.

I honestly really really like Vitapack soap. Its over my budget for body, might work great for minimal use, maybe I can make this as my facial soap. I'm yet to try! I cannot attest yet to the whitening effect as I have only tried one bar, but this is really promising as the ingredients are not drying yet it gives exfoliating glowing effect.

How much and where to buy?
It retails at P259 per 90g. of soap.

What I love

  • Lathers quite well (I certainly love soaps that lathers well)
  • Round shape means easy grip!
  • Fresh floral scent
  • Exfoliates but doesn't dry
  • Glowing skin
  • Got rid of sunburn in just a week
  • Mild and perfect for sensitive skin


What I don't

  • It melts easily
  • Scent doesn't last long
  • Quite expensive for a body soap


TIPS
Cut soap into four to make it last longer!

Will I repurchase?
I got this as a freebie and I think I'll be buying soon!


Overall~
Vitapack Whitening Soap is great as a body soap if you have the budget. Hopefully after cutting it to four it will last longer on me. I recommend this to girls like me who are sensitive to very harsh whitening soaps. This is saving us from all the guilt we get from using too much drying products just to whiten our skin. This is the only non-drying whitening I've used and I am impressed. :)

This is taken just now, no more peeling and my skin is slowly coming back to its normal color..



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Thursday, May 19, 2016

Review: TONYMOLY New Delight Tony Tint in Cherry Pink

TONYMOLY Tony Tint Delight in Cherry Pink is our product for the day. I have this tint for a while now. I got it last Dec 6, 2016 from Tonymoly store in SM Manila.


They actually have a 2 shades more and I am also thinking of getting those. Orange for fresh daily look and red for Snow White look. Yay, so credits to Tony Moly for the photo below, click to enlarge.
Credits to Tony Moly US

What is it?
From Tony Moly:  A refreshing multi-tint with fruity scent that can be used on the cheek and lips.
A refreshing multi tint with fruity scent that can be used on the cheeks and lips. Apply on the center of the ,lips and spread it outwards.
A liquid consistency type of multi-purpose tint you can use for the lips and cheeks.

Packaging
I think this is a repackaged version of the Tony Moly tint before. The one used by Geum Jan Di (remember her from Boys over flowers?. It is in a simple plastic tube but the cap is cute, lookie a heart over here!

It comes with a doe-foot applicator just like a typical lip tint.


Experience 
I've honestly missed this tint. I mean come on, this is like a go-to color for natural looks. Meh, although I really like peach for the lips, tint would always be a great option when you want to look all prepped up but do not want to look washed out with pale colors.

I often just use it alone. Or if I feel adventurous I apply it on top of my lipstick for an added oomph. Gradient lips anyone?

It doesn't stay long and is easily gone after eating/drinking. However not a biggie if you have time to reapply.

One thing I have to say is that the name on the body of the tube is easily removed. There was also one time on December when the tint messed up my kikay tube because it leaked! Yikes.

TONYMOLY New Delight Tony Tint in Cherry Pink


How much and where to buy? 
P195 for an 8.5ml tube

What I love 
  • The color
  • As always I love the fruity scent
  • Doesn't make my lips chap

What I don't 
  • Not long lasting (stays nice at 2 hours most with no drinking or eating)

TIPS 
This is my way of doing it, I find it lasts longer if balm is applied after the tint



Will I repurchase? 
Yes this is my favorite lip tint so far. And even though I bought other brands I still came back to Tonymoly. Is this true love?


Overall~
Its bang for the buck already, if not for the broken cap I feel bad for the spilled tint on my kit. Love love this TONYMOLY New Delight Tony Tint in Cherry Pink, will surely buy the other shades soon.

~o~

Another heart breaking commercial video for SJK fans, can the girl be us? Song Joong Ki looks so cute here TBH. Song Joong Ki - CUCHEN CF



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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

SALE ALERT: Asian Secrets: 30% off for the Month of May

Annyeong hasseyo everyone, Asian Secrets, an Asian whitening beauty remedy in a convenient tub is on 30% off only for the month of May!


This is the big help you've all been waiting for (I included). Let us get our skin back to its tone after basking under the summer sun. 

Included in the sale are:
Asian Secrets Green Tea Whitening Dry Body Scrub (P95.55 from P136.50 for a 250g tub)
Removes dead skin cells and whitens skin. 
Asian Secrets 2 in 1 Anti-Pimple and Whitening Face and Body Herbal Soap (P20.30 from P29.00) This bar soap combines the efficacy of antibacterial Turmeric, pimple-drying Tea Tree Oil and skin-healing Mangosteen. 

Promo runs from May 1 to May 31, 2016 so fill your skincare kits now. 
Morning Princess Bathing Rituals here I come! :D


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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Review: Executive Optical Illusions in Cyan

So its that time of the year again where I have to go and exchange my eye balls for new ones. Lol. That seemed pretty scary nae? Haha, actually I've bought myself a new set of lenses from Executive Optical, Illusions line: Cyan.

Flexwear Illusions II
Flexwear Illusions2 contact lenses are conventional colored contact lens with natural looking colors for dark eyes where the iris pattern is embedded in the lens to produce a sense of depth.


Flexwear Illusions2 lenses are daily wear lenses and designed for annual replacement. Flexwear Illusions2 are available in Light Brown, Baby Blue, Sandalwood (Brown), Cyan (green), Slate Gray, Sienna (Brown).

Lens Type: Twelve (12) months conventional colored lenses
Package Details: Two (2) colored lenses immersed in buffered saline solution
Material and % of content: 62.5% polymer (Tefilcon)
Water % of content : 38%

Executive Optical, Illusions line: Cyan.
I have been a long time fan of big doll eye lenses since college days. Now that I am working it seemed that I lean more on getting natural looking eyes. However I've still picked a not-so ordinary color mehehe. I just can't help it, like really as a kid I fascinate having blue or green eyes haha.

Lookie on how it looks inside the vial:

Behooold~ its close up of my eyes. *yay* See I'm monolid. 
Look at the simple design of the lenses. Its nice because it looks grayish but kinda bluish. However its classified by EO as green! Haha


How much and where to buy? 
I think I've bought this for around P590 in Executive Optical Buendia branch.

What I love
The color mix of blue, gray and green (the say its very cute!)
Comfortable
Affordable (oh it rhymes)

What I don't 
I've tried the Adore Line (quite short at around 2 months or less because I accidentally damaged it) but I feel good with it even when I forget to use eye drop.

Will I repurchase? 
Executive Optical Illusions in Cyan is a great choice for students who are prescribed to use lenses but if you have more budget go for their Adore Line.

~o~

I am still not over my Descendants of the Sun feels. Who is with me? Hoping for a season 2 or something, more of Song Joong Ki juseyo~ <3



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Monday, May 16, 2016

Review: Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB SPF 50 PA+++

Hot summer, hot hot summer! I can hear f(x) singing to the beat. I

Now that its summer, it became harder than usual to avoid oiliness. The heat of summer is equals to melted foundation and sweaty mornings. Ugh~ During these days I avoid too much product layering, though when in terms of makeup I am only a minimalist (thin liner, tint and powder and I'm good to go! mehehe, the power of always being in a hurry!) I often forget to put sunscreen, good thing that I am a fan of bb creams because they are multi purpose, foundation and sunblock in just one product. However some of the brands I use are quite heavy and worst is that it makes me oily and it settles on my pores. Arrgh.

So while looking at my stash I found Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB SPF 50 PA+++.


My Biore BB cream is a sponsored product and I am glad to have it just in time for summer. (Thank you!)


What is it?
A BB cream with very high SPF. It comes in one shade and it offers light to medium coverage.

No oil but contains parabens, basically its water based.


Packaging
It comes in a handy tube, just the right size like Maybelline. I think it only comes in one size as well. The tube is very girly, the color is pearl pink and I super duper love the color. <3 The tube dispenses only just the right amount of product each and every time.


Experience
When I first got hold of Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with BB SPF 50 PA+++ (such long name, phew~) I was confused if its a sunblock or a bb cream. Upon research I found out that its supposed to act like a color correcting cream. This is my very first Japanese bb cream and I don't know what to expect. When I made a swatch it became more evident that the coverage is very light. I find that a little goes a long way with this product, its not runny but not oily at the same time, it spreads really easily.

I think of reviewing it based on their product promise, so here it goes:

Superior Long-lasting Sweat proof Double UV Block - Yes! My makeup is still intact even after a sweaty ride in the PNR train. It doesn't ruin my makeup at all and it even have this high spf, the highest among my bb creams. It protects my skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays of the sun which is the cause of premature aging, yikes. (Let us all use sunscreen just like our korean baby skin idols, shall we?)

Weightless Texture with BB Coverage - Its very light like its not there. I can even apply this alone (without any moisturizer underneath when I am running late for the office). I use this both under powder and sometimes even liquid foundation and it never caked! I have never worn this alone because I will look oily.

3D Brightening Effect - After one application face looks glowing and its even yellow based unlike the usual grayish undertone bb creams. It fits all skintones as it adapts to the skin tone after a few minutes. It also doesn't settle in my pores and that is a huge plus.

Long-lasting Oil Control Yet Hydrating So it contains hydraulic acid and citrus for hydration, It doesn't tug and blends so well. Its perfect as a makeup base, I just top it off with powder foundie to at least mattify the product.

Gentle and Mild I like scentless for face products so the fact that Biore bb is unscented is great. I've used this also when I was suffering from too dry skin and I am glad to say that it doesn't highlight dry patches.

How much and where to buy?
I found out that they have this at Landmark, online its available at www.beautymnl.com. Price as per last check is P450.

What I love
  • Lightweight and non-sticky
  • SPF 50 PA+++
  • Oil free
  • Yellow undertone
  • Fits any skintone -it doesn't matter if you're morena or fair skinned
  • Minimizes pores upon application
  • Perfect makeup base
  • Long lasting
  • Economic -  a little goes a long way
  • Multi-purpose: Sunblock and makeup base in one!
  • Doesn't break me out

What I don't
  • Little to no coverage (this could have been perfect summer bb already!)

TIPS
If you have combination skin like mine you can use loose powder to mattify the bb cream.
Do not wear this if you plan on having photo shoots, I bet there will be serious white cast due to the high spf.

Will I repurchase?
Prolly yes! I like how Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence with bb instantly brightens up my complexion and I still put despite the heat. Its also affordable because one tube will last a long time.

Overall~
Hehe somehow I must say in my experience you can never go wrong with japanese products. Mehehe~

Anyway I want to try a good makeup remover, any suggestions?
Lemme close this post with one of the newest music video of Twice~
Cheer up baby! Cheer up baby! Sometimes all we need is a happy song to kick start the week. Till next post guys!



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Friday, March 25, 2016

Kikay Shopping with BeautyMNL!

Great day ladies!



Holy week is just around the corner and there is no arguing that summer is here! Yay. Just recently I was hand picked by BeautyMNL to try their shop. I placed an order at Friday evening and right on Monday it was already on our doorsteps. Aha-mazing~



So what did I buy? BeautyMNL's shop is filled with penchant of various beauty brands from all over the world. It is so fascinating to see all brands in just one place. From drugstore brands to the hard to find korean brands, this place got it covered.

Look at my haul:


Bottled babies from BeautyMNL

So from left to right:
Beauty Bakery Witch Hazel Clarifying Facial Mist
Skin Delicious Hair and Body Spray in Creamy VanillaVanilla
Beach Born Sea Salt Spray
Maybelline Volum' Express Hypercurl Mascar

I am currently using every product on my haul and I am off to review them soon! I love how fast the shipping is and how extensive their selection of products is. Its a one stop shop for all of our skin care and makeup needs. A big thumbs up!

Last month they started their #selfieMNL contest which I joined in. I was just not lucky to win, but alas they do this every month so new month means new chance!

We girls all love selfies (for kpop lovers like me its selca), join #selfieMNL contest and you might just win a Printster polaroid of your pretty face and a PHP200 BeautyMNL GC. Click here for the complete details.

Gotta love BeautyMNL!

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Press Release: Leveling Up On Those Intimate Moments With NEW! Priva® Perfect Care 2-in-1 Intimate Wash

Leveling Up On Those Intimate Moments With NEW! Priva® Perfect Care 2-in-1 Intimate Wash

Women who want to get confidently close know that they need a lot more than merely magic or chemistry to make things work. In fact, these go-girls are aware that getting intimate is completely in their control—they can choose to tone it down, amp it up, or bring it to a totally new toe-curling level. But, what is it that one really needs to level up during those intimate moments? Freedom from dark secrets? A firm resolve to spice things up? A pump of multi-confidence?


When it comes to meaningful intimate care needs like these, sirens have Priva® on their side. In fact, Priva® is for the woman who wants more—and gets it! It is the premium feminine wash used for everyday care of the intimate area with added benefits that specifically address their leveled-up needs. A fairer, smoother, more perfect nether region? Check. Priva® is the superior choice when it comes to meaningful intimate care benefits such as these, needs that go beyond cleansing.

Tested by OB-Gynecologists to be safe and effective for everyday use, Priva® is formulated with tried and tested ingredients that provide noticeable whitening and smoothening effects in as early as two weeks. Plus, it has RevitaCool™, which provides a refreshing feeling with every wash.

Now, from the ranks of the ultra-popular Priva® Skin Lightening and Cooling Intimate Wash with Glutathione (pink) and Priva® Skin Firming and Cooling Intimate Wash with collagen and Kwao Krua (blue), comes an advanced variant for the even more meticulous maven. The NEW! Priva® Perfect Care 2-in-1 Intimate Wash is the first multi-benefit feminine wash specially formulated with glutathione that helps lighten dark skin areas and collagen to help improve smoothness of the skin. It provides leveled up confidence because of its multi-faceted approach of addressing these specific and sophisticated intimate care needs. Lightening and smoothening of your lady bits? Check.
 
So, regardless of your special intimate care needs, Priva® is there to help make each moment more meaningful. It’s definitely high time for Perfect Care down there. The NEW! Priva® Perfect Care 2-in-1 Intimate Wash is available in 60mL (P69.00) and 150mL (Php149.00), and is available in all leading supermarkets and beauty stores nationwide.

#priva #perfectcare

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