What I got from Lazada and Shopee 11.11 Sale

Hey guys and gals! I just want to drop by and say hello. I am not marked safe from the Lazada and Shopee 11.11 Sale sadly. Lol, but kidding aside I want to share what I got from the recent sale. There were so much discount vouchers and cashback that I cannot really spend the day without buying anything. Oh yes I am such an easy target for the big sales. The thing is, I am not even qualified for COD for the Shopee deliveries due to 2 returned parcels I had this month. **Sorry sellers!** I wasn't at home during the deliveries or I was sleeping.

I think I had a post about this before but before any online shopping I make sure to not just use a voucher or promo code but to also use Shopback. It's great because I get up to 30% cashback from shopping in Lazada, Shopee, Foodpanda and Booking.com which are sites that I frequently use. They even offer P100 sign-up bonus. Yay.

My Bottle Water Cup with pouch
An impulse buy, plastic is not so thick but for P50, I can't complain. IT has a free pouch which I find cute too.

Mini Led Light Air Humidifier

This is for an exchange gift. I hope the recipient will love using this! I included an essential oil in jasmine too.

Vivid and Vogue Automatic Curling Iron

Curiosity has caught the best of me again. Despite having a lot of hair irons I still got my own Vivid and Vogue curler. Video Review coming up soon.

Stainless Steel Thermos/Vacuum Bottle
More of an impulse buy too, but this seems pretty decent for the price. The gold color adds to the flair.

Egg Sitter Gel Flexible Support
I saw this being recommended in a freelancer group. I thought of giving this a try because it says it can ease back pain due to long sitting. It is very affordable and somehow I think it works. I don't get the body aches I often complain anymore. Cool. I also gave this out as a gift because I know it'll be something that they can really make use of.

Cuties Catz Cat Food

I got a kilo of my cat's favorite food for only P90 per kilo. My friend says this is already cheap, so me and my cats are thankful. The seller even allowed me to choose flavors. They have seafood, tuna and tuna/shrimp flavor.

Creamsilk Triple Keratin Rescue Conditioner

You know how much I love this hair conditioner. Now I can't literally live without it! My hair is so stiff when I don't use this baby. I availed them again in bulk both in gold and pink for scent variety. 

Realme XT

This was not part of my plan, but my boyfriend was eager for me to get a new unit. Yikes. This guy is bad for my budgeting endeavors. at first I want to purchase the Realme 5 Pro 8gb variant but they did not included it in the sale so I got this instead. It was the maximum sale price I can ever get because I used 2 vouchers! Lucky. 

Overall~ 

 I really have a lot of  stuff in my cart right now. This is bad as there is an upcoming 12.12 sale next. Shoot. Anyways, thank you or visiting my humble space in the world wide web. I really hope to update my Instagram often too. Do follow me at: @kvchien

What are you planning to buy on the next Lazada and Shopee sale? Share it with me in the comments! 

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated

 

Review: Pax Moly Dr Whitening Perfect Cream 2

Hello November! It's my birthday month, I haven't posted much and I'm struggling with a lot of things especially Youtube. I have filmed a few videos and I only need to edit it out. Now for today, I will be sharing my favorite whitening cream at the moment. It's Pax Moly Dr Whitening Perfect Cream 2. 

Pax Moly says: 

Pax Moly Dr Whitening Perfect Cream 2 is fully packed with nature derived ingredients,it can be used for multi-purpose application. This product is the solution for radiance,improving the skin tone, firming the skin, protecting against free radical damage, and all-around anti-aging. Daily use at any time(for Whitening,Anti-aging and Sunscreen) 

Containing with green tea, aloe vera andcentella asiatica from nature: Defending skin from environmental aggressors and diminish the first visible signs of aging.

Radiance & skin protection: A lightweight firming cream for the face which is damaged by stress. 

Niacinamide: Improving the look of brightness, tone, and texture. 

Centella Asiatica and green tea extracts: Soothing skin damage caused by dryness,irritation, and inflammation. 

Triple functional cosmetics: It contains highly effective natural ingredients that provide essential daily hydration and protection. 

Packaging

The product comes with a box. Inside is a plastic white tube with floral design and a golden cap. Ain't it lovely?! I love the blend of colors. 

Experience

Pax Moly Dr Whitening Perfect Cream 2 smells like a lightly scented cream. It looks like whipped cream. It is a not runny and the magic comes when you blend it in. It releases water droplets making the blending and cream absorption so much easier. It is like moisturizing and prepping the face all at once with the addition of sunblock properties, It also has pore blurring properties which is why I love it under make-up, I can also use it alone for no make-up days.

Dr. Whitening Perfect Cream 2 doesn't drip into the eyes like literally! I swam and it didn't hurt my eyes at all. I like how  it also turns into a watery texture which feels light and moisturizing for light not-so-cold days.

How much and where to buy?

P320 for 70g from their authorized distributors and resellers.

What I love

Very light-weight

Highly moisturizing

Water droplets that pops out while blending

Affordable

Doesn't sting when I used it on the pool

Absorbs easily

What I don't

Nothing I can mention

Will I repurchase? 

YES. I alternate this with the original Pax Moly Dr. Whitening.

Overall~ 

Pax Moly Dr Whitening Perfect Cream 2 is a good multi-purpose product that does a long way. I bet I can use this not just this Ber-months but also this coming summer! Check-out my video below for the product in action.

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated

 

1st time IPL at Pink Parlour PH

For the longest time I have always love sugar wax as opposed to plucking and shaving. I seemed to became more careless now as I have been plucking for a while ever since I have worked at home so I thought of how about I get rid of the under arm hair permanently? I thought of doing an IPL Hair removal.

What is IPL? 

Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a technology used by cosmetic and medical practitioners to perform various skin treatments for aesthetic and therapeutic purposes, including hair removal. 

For IPL treatments they say that it takes an average of 8–10 treatments to remove most visible hair. I am not sure how it will work on me so I want to get an affordable option. I have seen a facebook ad for IPL treatment from Pink Parlour PH.

Why choose Pink Parlour Alpha Light Permanent Hair Removal? 

1. It’s effective 

2. No more burns 

3. BYE, BYE ingrown hairs (chicken skin) 

4. Save time & money 

5. Lightens the targeted area 

You will notice hair falling off within 7 days to 3 weeks after the treatment, but hair reduction may not be noticeable as we all have many cycles of actively growing hair. An average person may require 3 to 5 session before noticing any hair reduction. 

Duration: 30 

Min Price:₱1,500.00 Inclusive of taxes

Experience

I have went to their SM North Branch and have set up an appointment at 10AM. I was actually a bit late due to the distance, I was not able to compute the travel time correctly. I came from the south to try their service.

There was a wee bit of waiting time. There is only one customer when I came. During the treatment you will be asked to take off your top and use a towel so they can do the IPL. Thye've applied a cold gel and then proceeded in using their IPL device. It was warm and and all, not really tingly. There was no provided protective glasses so I assume that it is not needed. 

The attendant is a bit chatty and wants to upsell on their other underam treatments. It was really all good until I realized that the total treatment time lasted for only 14 minutes. One underarm was for 9 minutes then the other for 5 minutes. The whole underarm wasn't even fully treated with the IPL light. There was some parts missed. 

How much and where to buy?

I got for P1500 in one of their Facebook ads buy 1 take 1 promo

Overall~ 

With all fairness with the treatment, I noticed hair didn't grow for about a week. I didn't experienced any hair falling from my underarms, I think that happens if I do the treatment for a couple more times. I honestly felt like I could have done it better if I was at home and got my own device. I wasn't satisfied with how long they did the treatment. I woke up real early to avail and yet I wasn't overall satisfied with it. My place is actually far from SM North so I think I won't be going for the 2nd IPL Treatment although I have already paid for it. It is just not worth the hassle.

For now I might go back to cold wax as it is more affordable and so far it works. I want to stop plucking as my armpit is getting a bit darker than before. I will also add an IPL at home device as my goal for next year. 

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Review: Pax Moly Aloe Vera 99% Moisture Mist

What is one product that can get you through the summer and winter? It's one of the usual skincare products that koreans love? Yes it is face mists! For the longest time I am eyeing to buy face mist but never had the chance to. My very first face mist now is Pax Moly Aloe Vera 99% Moisture Mist.

What is it? 

This Aloe Vera Moisture Mist with 99% Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is a spray mist that moisturizes and protects the skin against the harmful environment. It definitely hydrates and protects the skin leaving skin perfectly moisturize. It can be used on the face, arms, and legs.

DIRECTION ON HOW TO USE:

1. Spray frequently to moisturize dry skin or to protect the skin from the harmful environment.  

2. When using on the face, spray 10-15cm away.

CAUTIONS:

1. For external use only.  

2. Avoid contact with eyes.  

3. Discontinue use if signs of irritation or rashes appear.  

4. Keep out of reach of children.  

5. Replace the cap after use.

Packaging

Green spritz plastic bottle with a plastic cap. It is a bit bulky for my liking but I can also transfer it to a small spritz bottle in case I need a smaller version of it. Expiration date is clearly printed on the bottom and the ingredients are in english and stated on the bottle too.

Experience

I love how affordable and convenient Pax Moly Aloe Vera 99% Moisture Mist is. You can't go wrong with the ingredients as it is 99% aloe vera! I can practically use it on the summer and cold months. Summer to freshen up then spritz on the cold months to add extra moisture even when I am on the go! I can imagine using this if in case I am in a well air-conditioned office to fight skin dryness and all.

What I love

It's 99% Aloe Vera

Gentle and hydrating

Can be used on both summer and cold seasons
Can set up my makeup
Doesn't irritate my skin

Affordable

What I don't

Not readily available in the stores

Bottle is a bit bulky for me

How much and where to buy?

P250 for 150ml available with Pax Moly distributors nationwide, mostly online based

Will I repurchase? 

I might, but I would like to try the cute mist from Tony Moly. I am just not sure if it is still available.

Overall~ 

Pax Moly Aloe Vera Mist does the job and it is affordable too. Price and quality wise, this is a good buy. I recommend you to try it too.

Do you have any products or brand that you want me to try or review? If you have any questions do not hesitate to leave a comment below and I'll try to reply back. If you are also using another brand of face mist then you may share it with us too.
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Credits

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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated
 

Galderma Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream .05% for Acne Treatment

Do you still remember the timer when I shared with you the prescription drugs I got from my derma? Besides that, I also got a prescription for a topical solution and that is the Galderma Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream .05%. At first, I am not really aware of what is it so I made some research.

What is it? 
Retacnyl Tretinoin is used to treat acne. It may decrease the number and severity of acne pimples and promote quick healing of pimples that do develop. Tretinoin belongs to a class of medications called retinoids. It works by affecting the growth of skin cells. Credits to: Webmd

How to use:
The tretinoin must be used on a clean face and thinly applied with clean fingertips.

Experience:
My dermatologist said that during the first few weeks of using Galderma Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream .05%, my acne will appear worse because of not just the capsules I take but also because of the cream that works on pimples forming inside the skin. It is said that it might take up to 8-12 weeks to notice the results of the medication.

Besides being given the warning, I was still in panic when all of the breakouts came after a week of using it. It is so severe and my skin was at it's worst. I can't even bear to post a picture. I risked to put on more of the cream which made it even worst than before. My skin micro-peeled, there was also more redness and pain. It can't be covered by makeup anymore too and I don't want to come to work looking like it. I stopped using the cream and waited for my skin to heal.

The cream does work in drying out acne fast especially the red big ones but because of that it also leaves dark marks. It made my skin really dry. I went back to the derma wherein I was prescribed another batch of capsules and was advised to continue the cream 'in moderation'.

How much?
P1,280 for a 30g big tube which can last for more than a month. This is a prescripted cream so you will need to consult a dermatologist if you want to buy one.

Overall~ 
I think this cream works somehow in drying out acne but my breakout still won't stop even after taking almost a year of taking anti-acne capsules. I don't want to risk myself anymore because both of the cream and capsules contain really potent ingredients. This still might be an option or something that can work for somebody else, but it's not really for me. Not to mention these are expensive.

I am sharing my experience for the people who might have been prescribed Retacnyl Tretinoin Cream and wants to know what to expect from it. If you have any questions just let me know in the comments.



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Items were purchased with my own money unless otherwise stated