Rucy’s Vanity is a 100% Korean cosmetics brand offering high quality cosmetics in a more reasonable price to create a beautiful life. We have experienced a know-how attitude to drastically change the production and distribution of our products with the hopes of omitting intermediate stops, including the current mini-large retailers, as well as on the supply and its plan to enter the market in Southeast Asia. Rucy’s Vanity offers a wide range of high quality Korean skincare and cosmetic products for both men and women. Rucy's Vanity is a Korean brand that offers high-quality skincare and cosmetic products. Here, I got their Whitening Effect Mineral 2-Way Cake SPF35 PA++, Lip & Cheek Red Tint, Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, Gleamy Lavish Waterproof Mascara and Auto Eyebrow Pencil. Here's today's #MakeupOfTheDay using Rucy's Vanity cosmetics! For the face, I used their Two-Way Cake Whitening Effect Mineral Pressed Powder with SPF35 PA++ which combines the power of foundation and powder in one! So easy-to-use, perfect for on-the-go women who's always in a hurry! For the brows, I used their Auto Eyebrow Pencil in Brown. For enhancing my eyes, I did a cat eye with their Water Proof Liquid Eyeliner in Black then I applied Gleamy Lavish Water Proof Mascara on my eyelashes! And to finish my whole look, I applied their Lip & Cheek Tint in Red, the formulation is similar to a lip gloss: a bit sticky, has sheer color, and smells nice and sweet! It gave my cheeks and lips a pinkish-red color. Perfect to use when going to the gym also since the effect looks subtle and dewy! Rucy's Vanity Eye Cosmetics are hypo-allergenic, sweat-resistant and well-pigmented. First, I used the Auto Eyebrow Pencil in lining and filling in my brows, after which, I blended it with a spoolie eyebrow brush to make it look softer, and lastly, I used concealer to shape the edges of my brows better whilst highlighting the browbones. Second, I lined my eyes using their Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. To achieve the perfect winged-liner or cat-eye liner effect, liquid eyeliners are the best products to use in my opinion, because of its fine tip and you can also control how much product you'd like to apply. Once its formula dries, it stays put and doesn't smudge! It can be tricky for first-timers but practice makes perfect! And trust me, once you get the hang of using liquid eyeliners perfectly, you wouldn't want to ran out of them anymore! Third, I enhanced my eyelashes with their Gleamy Lavish Water Proof Mascara. This is perfect for our humid weather because it is waterproof so you wouldn't be caught dead with racoon eyes!!! Plus it coats each lashes making them look longer and a bit thicker. The effect of this mascara seems to be more of a lengthening mascara for me which is good for those who have short lashes like mine. It also looks natural and doesn't give that "spider lashes" effect! Rucy's Vanity Lip & Cheek Tint in Red contains Green Tea & Collagen that helps in moisturizing my lips and at the same time giving it a buildable lip color that ranges from sheer to full-on glossy and opaque! To get that popular kissable Korean lips look, you just have to: 1) Put a powder over your lips (I used Rucy's Vanity Whitening Effect Mineral Two Way Cake) 2) Put the product near the opening of your lower lip, 3) Press your lips together and that's it! You can also choose to spread the color evenly for a more natural look! This contains 8ml of product too so a tube will definitely last you a long time! I used Rucy's Vanity cosmetics to achieve a light, natural makeup look! As you can see, this photo is unedited so you can see the effect of the makeups I applied. For my face, I only used their Whitening Effect Mineral Two-Way Cake with SPF35 PA++ in Natural shade. No other bb creams, foundation, and concealer were applied to cover my blemishes. This product provides a medium coverage that can conceal already light acne marks totally but can only cover dark acne spots minimally making them look lighter. Using a heavy-coverage bb or cc cream as a base and concealer on those dark spots will give a better flawless finish prior to the application of this powder. If you already have a blemish-free face, then using this product alone is already good too! This is an effective oil-absorbent powder that keeps my face looking fresh and matte. I have oily skin so using a powder in my makeup routine is something that I shouldn't skip on! It also provides me protection from UV rays making it perfect to use on our sunny humid weather! Rucy's Vanity initially targets budget-conscious Filipino consumers, which value both affordability and quality of their skincare and cosmetic products. Market, plays an important role of a bridgehead in the Philippines and we’re expecting to make a full-fledged stay in the industry.
Because of the direct import, reduced packaging cost, low marketing & advertising cost, Rucy’s Vanity has made its way to the Philippine market as an affordable Korean cosmetic brand to tell the excellence of Korean products gain the foothold in the market or industry. This brand has started in the Philippine market and now trying to expand our market in different Asian countries. All products are certified from the Korea Food and Drug Administration and Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We are confident that our products will be loved and patronized by the Filipino consumers. --------------------------------- For more information and to see all their products, please visit them at: Website: http://rucysvanityph.com/ Instagram: @rucysvanityph Hi everyone! I'll be sharing with you one of my well-trusted facial mask brands, Vedette PH, a skincare and beauty brand that offers facial mask sheets, clay facial masks and purifying peel off masks made with combined minerals and natural extracts! Vedette is one of today’s biggest emerging skin care brands, which offers all natural and pampering facial care products. Vedette (ve·dette or viˈdet/) is a French word which means “a leading star of stage or screen.” True to the word, each Vedette product offers unique variants that address specific skin care needs to give you the that young, vibrant glow—like a star. They believe that there is beauty waiting to be rediscovered in each woman, that skin color of the skin doesn’t determine beauty but rather how one takes care of one’s own, that everyone deserves to be pampered and that empowering women begins with providing them more options.Vedette products have ingredients from the leading skincare manufacturers in Europe and Japan and packaged and in Vietnam, enabling it to be more affordable to the Asian consumers. Vedette is approved by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration and is licensed to be sold by Diwang Adhika Enterprise. -------------------------------------------------------------- Vedette Kiwi Yoghurt Mask Sheet (Php 55) I used their Kiwi Yoghurt Mask Sheet that is suitable for all skin types. Kiwi extract contain enzymes such as papain and bromelain to exfoliate dead cells. Potassium and Vit C in this extract promote the growth of new cells. In addition, it contains yoghurt essence which has a high proportion of calcium, proteins and lactic acid to nourish and maintain a smooth, soft, and bright skin. This mask sheet is best to be used 2-3x a week for best results and regular maintenance. When I used this, my facial skin felt so tight and it brightens my complexion, like it instantly looked healthier. (Just imagine how putting on lotion instantly heals your dry skin? Yep, that was how it felt like!) Plus its scent is light and fruity: very relaxing indeed that I wouldn't mind having it on even for more than 20minutes! The extra liquid inside the pack can be used to moisturize your hands and legs too! I love it! If you notice, upon removing the mask sheet from the sachet, there will be more extracts (serum-like stuff) inside. I use them all up by applying them to my neck, arms, hands and legs! I like how it gives my skin instant light moisture and sheen! NEXT: Vedette Clay Facial Mask in Aloe & Bengkoang (Php 65) It has moisture balancing and whitening properties for optimally bright skin! With combined minerals and natural extracts, it cares for your skin from within, provides extra moisture and blocks epidermal melanin biosynthesis, and gives a soft, smooth, radiant and moisturized skin. Mineral salts clean dust and remove horned cells on your skin to make it clean and refreshed. This is suitable to be used by people who have normal/oily/combination skin. Each travel-friendly sachet contains 15ml of product that can last for up to 1-2 usage. With continuous use, it helps in making blackheads and whiteheads removal easier because of its deep-cleansing properties. I like how this facial masks help in cleansing my face thoroughly by removing deep-seated dirt and possibly completely removing makeup residues that some cleansers can't take away. After rinsing the product off, my face felt smoother and lighter: that feeling that you get when you're super clean!!! NEXT: Vedette Honey Purifying Peel Off Mask (Php 55) Treat yourself every 1-2 times a week by using a facial mask to help in removing deep-seated dirt that causes comedones, to refresh and to energize your facial skin! Vedette Honey Purifying Peel Off Mask helps in gently removing dead cells on my skin so I end up with a brighter and more glowing skin every time after using it. This product is mild on my sensitive face and did not cause any allergic reaction or irritation. It's very easy to use as well, just massage the product on the face and let it dry for 30 minutes before peeling the product away. Remember to avoid putting this on the eye and mouth area (including your eyebrows, if not careful it can accidentally remove some strands too, ouch!) Plus if you have acne, eczema, or abscess on your face, it is not recommendable to use it since it,might be painful, if you only have one or two pimple, just avoid putting the product on those areas. One of the #PerksofaBella is you can get your hands on not only on this fab@bdjbuzz planner but you can also get to enjoy exclusive discounts from BDJ this 2016, your ticket to the It Girl Lifestyle!
One of which is a coupon from@vedetteph wherein you can buy 4 facial masks and get one FREE mask to#VedetteUnlockAMoreBeautifulYou Visit the BDJ website here for more information about their collaboration. To learn more about Vedette PH and their product line, visit their website and social media HERE. Website: http://www.vedette.com.ph/ Instagram: @vedetteph -------------------------------------------------------- About Diwang Adhika Enterprise DIWANG ADHIKA ENTERPRISES is a profit-oriented, society-centered company with the purpose of identifying business opportunities in emerging markets globally, creating link to relevant, benefiting markets and developing its full market potential while creating a positive impact to the society. DIWANG ADHIKA ENTERPRISES is certified and registered with Department of Trade and Industry. My All-Time Favorite Lipstick: MAC Creme Cup Price: Php 1,000 (in MAC Cosmetics Stores in Philippines) Creme Cup (Cremesheen) is a creamy lipstick infused with pearlized pigments and a moisturizing serum blend. It is a wearable light blue pink color which matches my warm-neutral skin tone perfectly. The only thing though is that, this color does not match some skin tones so it is always a must to try it out first in the MAC testers before purchasing one. Its color in particular is like understated elegance - it looks modest, quiet, subdued, not too loud (like MAC Viva Glam Nicki Minaj or Snob), but it still gives an oomph to your over-all look. It enhances the size of my lips without going too overboard plus its cremesheen formula moisturizes my lips. I love its finish because it makes my lips look healthier and plump. However, the downside is that its longevity isn't as strong as MAC's matte lippies. The color easily fades after having a meal. It tend to only last me for an hour - or two (when it's a lucky day, LOL) without drinking or eating. I'll show you photos of me wearing the lipstick at noontime with minimal eye makeup and at night time, indoor with heavy eye makeup. Whether for day-to-night makeup, it looks good. I find it best to pair with ANY kinds of smoky eye shadows: colored or neutral. So you see how versatile this shade is? You can bring it anywhere, anytime knowing that you won't make a mistake! When I use it without eye-makeup, my total look will be very simple and subdued but it won't wash e out. It is also nice to mix with other bright and dark lipstick colors to tone them down. Very useful, indeed, it's a must-have in my bag! So what's your all-time favorite lipstick? Lemme know! Oh, just if you're curious, this is how MAC Creme Cup compare to the other pink and nude lipsticks that I have from my MAC collection, enjoy! Coral Bliss is a salmon peach-nude while Creme Cup is a milky nude-pink. These shades are wearable, practical, and flattering on neutral-warm fair skintones! They can both be paired with either a smoky eyeshadow look or a no-makeup makeup look. I also love that they are in cremesheen finish, moisturizing and silky on the lips! If you want me to post other MAC Lipstick reviews, please comment down below! Also don't forget to follow my micro-beauty blog in Instagram: @iamkrishenriquez thank you!
Happy Skin is the Philippine's favorite homegrown brand of makeup that cares for your skin. Since its launch in 2013, Happy Skin has reached a cult-favorite status among women everywhere by providing them with makeup that's skin-friendly and easy-to-use. In its first year alone, Happy Skin's key products bagged beauty awards in the Philippines' top fashion and beauty glossies. Early this year, it was also recognized by a best-selling magazine for "changing the face of the local beauty industry" and "producing a cosmetic brand that's globally competitive." All of Happy Skin's products are infused with top-notch skincare ingredients from beauty capitals all over the world, precisely to provide what the brand promises—to make the skin happy. The first time I fell in-love with Happy Skin lipsticks was when I purchased their "StyLIZed" lipstick collection last year. It consisted of 3 must-have shades that each woman must-have in their staple! To check my review about them, please click HERE. StyLIZed Shut Up & Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippie Collection (Php1,499/set) For those days when I can't decide which colors to bring, I just pick this set up and I'm good to go! You see they have the 3 must-have colors that everyone should have and you can also mix them up if you like! :-) Style Icon- is the perfect nude lipstick that has the right amount of pinkish tone to it that can brighten up your face without making it look "too bare", I also love how it's so easy to pull off alone and how it can be matched with any makeup looks! 24 Carats- a blue-based bright pink that looks so fun to wear especially for those days when you just wanna look pretty, blooming, and more outgoing than you usually are! Just swipe this on and your bare-faced will instantly look fresher! :-) Red Carpet- is a slightly warm-toned red that is perfect for Asian skin tones! Wearing this alone can instantly give you a more polished look, but pair this with a well-blended eye shadow and you'll look bolder and fierce! You can even tone this down if you like, just dab them on your lips lightly! This is a limited edition set so, I recommend getting your hands on them if you still see a set being sold! EXT: BEAUTY IN BLOOM LIPPIE DUO COLLECTION (Php999/set) Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me Beauty in Bloom Lippie Duo (Limited Edition) I swear! These two right here are my most favorite MLBB lipstick shades of all time yet! The other is a shade brighter and the other is a shade darker. Perfect in emphasizing my lips without going overboard! How I wish they become permanent in their line of lippies though. Everytime I wear either of the two, I don't feel like I have to put on other makeup anymore! It's just too perfect for me! Bride to Be - subdued medium pink with warm undertone that's one shade lighter than my lips Hold My Hand - mauve pink that has a hint of brown tones, it's one shade darker then my lips! NEXT: PREVIEWxHAPPY SKIN COLLECTION (Php1,099/set) Preview x Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me (Limited Edition) These 2 lipsticks right here have a moisturizing matte finish. So far they are the most bold shades of lipsticks that I currently have under Happy Skin. You see, I don't wear much intensely nude and dark lipstick shades but I am so curious about this set that I got to have them! And yes, I was surprised that they looked good on me! Wow! Too Cool is the perfect neutral nude shade (not pinkish, not yellowish) for every skintone, it is perfect to be partnered with a heavy smoky eyeshadow to balance its "nudeness" though no worries because it doesn't make me look "anemic" or too pale anyway. Hot Stuff is a deep dark red/maroon shade that surprisingly brightens my complexion! It made my teeth look whiter as well! This is a good dupe for MAC Sin and is kinda close to the shade of MAC Diva but this is darker. I only need an eyebrow makeup and eyeliner to make this lip color work on me! It makes me look fierce as well which I love! Done with the lipstick sets, I'll be reviewing next the individual shades that they offer. I'll start with my personal favorites: Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me Moisturizing Lippies Just Say Yes - light peachy pink with a warmer undertone . Just Married- light pink with a cool undertone (dupe for MAC Pink Nouveau, hey!) . Valentine Kiss- medium light pink with cool undertone, deeper than Just Married that has a hint of lilac on my lips. My favorite MLBB (My Lips But Better) shades from Happy Skin are: Swept Off My Feet - a muted medium pink with a hint of brown tones, it is my perfect MLBB shade! It doesn't look like I am wearing lipstick BUT it enhances my lips and complexion at the same time! This is the go-to shade if you don't know what lip color to wear! This is a lip & cheek mousse by the way and I'm a NC20 in MAC for your reference. Under the Sheets - a warm brown shade that makes me look so polished and sophisticated everytime I wear it. It's perfect to pair with brown/black smoky eyes for that ultra-posh look! :-) Honeymoon Glow - a beautiful warm brown shade with a hint of pink. It makes me look polished as well but its pinkish tone makes it look sweeter and "younger" than Under The Sheets. Those with morena complexions can find this as their perfect nude-pink shade! :-) All of these lippies have a creamy satin formula with the benefit of lipgloss, lipstick, and lip balm all at the same time! Above are the lipstick swatch that I have of all the Happy SKin lipsticks that I won so far. How about you, what are their lipstick shades that you prefer? Share with me your favorites! :) Once again, here's a quick summary of the shades I have: SUMMER FLING - sheer light nude-peach HONEYMOON GLOW - muted pinkish-brown with neutral undertones JUST SAY YES - light peachy-pink with warm undertones JUST MARRIED - light blue-based pink with cool undertones VALENTINE KISS - blue-based lilac-pink with cool undertones STYLIZED: Limited Edition * Red Carpet - warm bright red * 24 Carats - medium fuchsia pink * Style Icon - pinkish nude BEAUTY in BLOOM: Limited Edition * Bride to Be - warm medium carnation pink * Hold My Hand - medium warm pink with a hint of coral and brown PREVIEW: Limited Edition * Hot Stuff - dark maroon shade with neutral undertone * Too Cool - neutral nude shade Visit their website for more information:
www.happyskincosmetics.com www.facebook.com/happyskincosmetics www.instagram.com/happyskinph Oh My Bag PH provides a specialty line of bag care products such as bag shapers, bag wraps, bag stuffers, dust bags, etc. I was not that good in taking good care of my bags so I am thankful that Oh My Bag PH is here - to help me in maintaining my genuine leather bags in good condition! Bag Twillies are the best way to update the look of your bags while protecting its handles. I love how they have LOTS of bag handle wraps to choose from! There is a variety of designs, patterns, and colors that you can match with your outfit and accessories' theme! The Esmeralda Red Summer Edition Handle Wraps are perfect for this red and gold limited ed Longchamp Le Pliage Year of the Horse Bag! I used these Annabelle Handle Wraps to give my Loewe Nappa Aire Mistral a modern and more youthful vibe! Its abstract design complements well with the golden color of my handbag! I love it! This Victoria Handle Wrap made my Paris Hilton black studded bag look more edgy! The silky fabric adds a luxurious touch to any bags! How fab! Their Valentine's Season Rosalie Handle Limited Edition Wraps gave my Coach bag a sweet and romantic look into it because of its floral design: perfect for the Day of Hearts!!! These pretty Tylissa Handle Wraps gave my vintage Maxximum bag a trendy and colorful twist! You see, this bag has been alive for so long, its handles are actually needing some restoration right now but because of their handle wraps, it prevented any further damage to the material. These Elizabeth Limited Edition Handle Wraps made my local Belladonna bag look more classy and chic! It added an oomph to my bag's off-white and gold ensemble. Aside from their handle wraps, they also have Bag Filers. Genuine leather bags take extra care to maintain but with the help of these, storing bags such as this extra-large Paul Frank bag has been a whole lot easier! I can just put my bags in this transparent bag filer, store them in my closet, and when it's time to take them out, it's easier to find them compared to when they are stored in a box! It is nice because even if this is made of plastic the top part is open so during storage, genuine leather bags' materials can still breathe and at the same time, the color transferring of the bags (especially the metallic ones) can be prevented! Not only do they offer bag care products, they also sell affordable STYLISH BAGS as well! This extra large black weekender bag is one that I love using for it has a simple classic design that is suitable for different purposes. It can also fit all of my essentials and more inside it! I bring it along with me wherever I go and use it as a shopping bag! Oh, I also use it to store my baby's stuff during travel too, so handy! This adorable scarlet red Stallygator bag made my very casual get-up complete! I love how this bag can be used whether you're dressing up or down: it looks appropriate to be used with casual, smart casual, and business attires! This one in the picture below is the recent item that I've got from them: the Candy Pastel handle wraps! The design is so cute and adorable, it gave this pastel pink Marikina bag a youthful twist!
Sooper Beaute offers 100% Pinoy made skincare & cosmetics. In the photo are their So Matte Lipsticks and Tinte Kiss Balms: products to watch out for! This brand has been selling skincare and cosmetics for a long time now and these lippies are really worth trying out: pretty colors, modern packaging with pretty affordable price! SOOPER BEAUTE TINTE KISS BALM Sooper Beaute Tinte Kiss Balms are my favorite tinted lip balms ever since aside from the intense moisture they give on my lips, they are also VERY pigmented that look like a lipstick even with just a single swipe! Sooperbeaute Tinte Kiss Balms are one of the most pigmented lip balms that I have ever tried. One to two swipes of this on the lips already gives an almost opaque finish - like a lipstick! They are ultra-moisturizing as well, perfect for those who have dry lips! The scent is fruity and sweet, no taste. Shy Girl - light berry pink that gives a "just ate a pinkish fruit" stain, it actually enhances the natural pigment of one's lips. Kiss Me - lilac pink with bluish undertones. I applied two swipes and it already looks pigmented. Makeout - the most pigmented of all! One swipe and you get an opaque warm red color! It actually looks like a lipstick with the benefit of gloss and balm. Below: #MOTD using Sooper Beaute cosmetics that helped in covering all my skin imperfections and highlighting my facial features! For the face and lips: - Sooperbeaute Tinte Fluid Foundation in Fair - Sooperbeaute Tinte Concealing Stick in Medium for covering blemishes/redness, - Sooperbeaute Contouring Kit - Sooperbeaute Cheeky Balm in Bella - Sooperbeaute Tinte Kiss Balm in Kiss Me NEXT: SO MATTE LIPSTICKS: These lipsticks are infused with tsubaki oil, vitamin e and shea butter. They have a creamy matte texture that applies like a dream, a matte formula that is hard to take off, have decent color pay-off and pigmentation, and colors that are wearable and flattering to the usual Asian skintones! It's a matte lipstick with a creamy feeling! How nice is that, right? Let me describe the colors: Berry Exotic - a neutral berry pink shade that is flattering for both cool and warm complexions: mestizas and morenas, hurray! It's a color that makes one look younger and more blooming! I Like To Mauve It - a neutral mauve-pink shade that I can call an MLBB (My Lips But Better) color. The shade isn't that far from the natural color of my pigmented lips and this is perfect for everyday wear. It makes me look polished and posh at the same time! One of the best lipsticks that compliment my skin tone! Made with organic and natural ingredients that will surely keep my lips healthy and moisturized whilst giving it a flattering color! Did I mention how pigmented this is? In the pic below, it only took 1-2 layers of application to achieve that certain color! Love it! Orange You Gorgeous - a neon bright orange that screams ORANGE! I feel like this is best-suited for fair warm skintones because the color wouldn't look too bright and too neon on them; however, a morena can pull this color off if she wants a bold color that resembles the lippies that Nicki Minaj would go for! I'll definitely pick this most of the time for summer! Red-dy For You - On my lips it seems like a bright red-orange! Reminds me of the Kendall Jenner lipstick, but this one is only brighter and warmer! This is perfect for warm skintones since the yellow tones in the lipstick will enhance their complexion much better! Pinky Promise - a neutral bright carnation pink shade that is perfect in flattering fair skintones, it basically screams BARBIE PINK! Morenas can also pull this off given that they are willing to wear a bright light pink shade that might look too forward! For me, the safest color anytime, anywhere is Pinky Promise since I like light pink lipstick shades that you can pair with daytime or night time look! So how about you ladies? Which one is your favorite? A few months ago, I got my hands on their Sooper Beaute Beauty Box wherein you can avail a bundle of a mixture of their products that you'll love to try for a more affordable price compared to the over-all price of buying the items one by one. Their Promo: Curate your own#sooperbeautybox for a minimum of 5 makeup items and Get 30% OFF! NEW SHADES!!! SOOPER BEAUTE SO MATTE LIPSTICKS (Php430 each regular price) Sooper Beaute So Matte Lipsticks' new line of shades offers us beautiful, flattering colors in nudes, mauves, and browns! The color palette of this set reminds me of milk chocolates and caramelized sweets! They have a tiny hint of nutty and berry scents too which I love! The lip colors are pigmented and long-wearing that last up to 3-4 hours without drinking or eating. These lipsticks, made with beeswax and grapeseed extracts, have a retro matte finish - no sheen/gloss whatsoever at all hence its longevity and opacity. They could be drying on the lips (w/c is common w/ matte lipsticks anyway) so it is best to use a lip balm 3-5 minutes prior to lipstick application. Shelf life of these lipsticks lasts for 2 years, plus each tube contains 4grams of product so it is worth every penny! I am currently lovin' the variety of their matte and earthly colors! Perfect for warm and neutral Asian skintones, indeed! My top 3 favorites would be Norma, Tucana, and Hydra since those are the types that I am usually comfortable wearing BUT Draco and Andromeda are both striking too (my morena friends swear by those kind of shades!)! It just happened that I got more compliments with the other colors! Of course, choosing a color that matches your complexion as well as your personality helps better in bringing out the best in you! Below: #MOTD using Sooper Beaute Tinte Fluid Foundation, Tinte Concealig Stick, Contouring Kit, and So Matte Lipsticks! My favorite? Mine's gonna be Tucana, Draco, and Norma personally! But they are all beautiful colors on their own! They smell like chocolates, nuts and berries as well! So how about you ladies, which of these colors do you happen to like? Share your thoughts! P.S. Sorry 'bout my preggy face! Nagkakalaman na naman ang mukha ko! NEXT: Tinte Fluid Foundation and Tinte Concealing Stick Review: Skin Type: Combination - Unpredictably sensitive and acne-prone due to pregnancy: some redness on cheeks due to sun exposure and allergy to dust & heat, blemishes from skin irritation and a few hormonal breakouts. Shade: - Tinte Fluid Foundation (Fair) - Tinte Concealing Stick (Medium) Review: - The tinte fluid has a lightweight feel that is good enough for daily use as it is not as heavy as the other foundation base you usually see in the drugstore; it gives a buildable sheer to medium to semi-heavy coverage that evens out the skintone and conceals some blemishes and melasma. . As for the freckles and red acne flare-ups, only if you have any, the Tinte Concealing Stick is perfect in covering them up. It gives a medium to heavy coverage, adjustable depending on your needs. For concealing dark undereyes, however, I recommend using something which is one shade lighter than your skintone to brighten the eye area for a fresher look. I used Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge in blending everything for a flawless look. P.S. The photos are unedited to see the actual effect of the product, they are taken indoors beside the window just today at 3pm. AFTERNOON MAKE-UP OF THE DAY: For the face: - I started on putting 2 layers of Tinte Fluid in Fair all over the face. It gives a buildable sheer to medium coverage that looks like second skin but better. (Those who have clear, unblemished skin can get away with using this product alone as a base, you lucky people! Those who have moderate to severe acne issues might need more coverage with the help of a high-definition cake foundation for setting the base makeup.) - For covering dark undereyes and blemishes, I used Tinte Concealing Stick in Medium. It was able to conceal the redness of problematic areas but it only lightly covered a large red pimple. Blending this product properly is the key to achieving a flawless look. Best to use with a beauty sponge! For the cheeks: - I used the Contouring Kit Picture Perfect Ready's brown shade on the hollows of my cheeks, jawline, and edge of the face while the off-white shade is for highlighting my nose, chin, and forehead without the shimmer. It enhances the facial shape really well! - Afterwards, I blended the Cheeky Balm in Bella on my cheeks for a subtle blush-on. It is creamy and enhances unblemished cheeks! Blend well and use sparingly! For the lips: - I swiped on the So Matte Lipstick in Norma, a pretty peach-nude shade that enhances warm skintones! Now, after putting all of these make-ups on our faces, we will be needing a make-up remover to ensure that not a single drop of it is left before you go to sleep! Here is their Make-Up Remover: Doing lip swatches is difficult especially if the products are waterproof, kiss-proof or long-wearing since we have to try harder in removing them every time! Good thing, I have this ever reliable Wipe Out Gentle Make-Up Remover from Sooper Beaute! It makes it easier to remove stubborn eye and lip make-up without irritating my lips or my eyes, no need to rub too hard anymore, just a swipe or two of the tissue with this product is enough to erase them! Before putting on your make-up, apply the Sooper Beaute Wonder Cream Super Fresh Day Cream with SPF20 for moisture and sun protection. At the end of the day, use their Wipe Out Gentle Make Up Remover. They also have other skincare products that you may want to try: All photos used in this blog are mine. I first posted them on my Instagram micro-blog with the username: @iamkrishenriquez
For their pricing and other inquiries, follow them in Instagram at @sooperbeaute and their Facebook: Sooper Beaute Proyoung (Seriasia) Cosmetics and Skin Care Products and Serve The Goddess Luxury Spa Review7/27/2016 ABOUT THE BRAND: ProYoung (formerly SeriAsia) is a beauty and wellness company exclusively importing and distributing products manufactured by DNG from Penang, Malaysia. Ther products are 100% no synthetic chemicals, FDA and HALAL approved, and clinically tested. Today, I will be reviewing some of the products they offer that are safe to be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, just like me. So basically, I will be starting out with their skin care products that I use before reviewing their cosmetics line. Here below are some of them: CHAKRA CRYSTAL & VITAL OIL COMBINATION Exfoliating our face atleast 1-2x a week, helps in removing dead epidermal skin cells for a smoother and radiant skin! It is a set that consists of a bottle of Chakra Crystal made of natural salts, glycerin, lavender oil, and mushroom stem extract; and a bottle of Vital Oil made with glycerin, panthenol, lavender oil, polyglutamic acid, aloe vera leaf extract, and patchouli oil. How to Use: 1) Put a small amount of Chaka Crystal on your palm enough for the whole face and neck. 2) Add a bit of Vital Oil (I add 1/2 tsp of this with 1 tbsp of Chakra Crystal) 3) Mix them together, apply on the face while gently rubbing it in a circular motion. At first, I felt a warm sensation on my face which is relaxing. I was mildly massaging my face, carefully avoiding the eye area for a minute then I let the scrub mixture sit on my face for another minute before rinsing it. The result was my face felt smoother. Continuous weekly usage will achieve better results. This product is great because you can mix the two main ingredients according to your liking. If you want the scrub rougher, add more salt. If you want it gentler, add more oil. Since this is a salt scrub, those with sensitive skin might find it too harsh so adding more oil and limiting the usage to once a week can be beneficial. For those with oily skin like mine, using it 2-3x a week is good since it helps in removing whiteheads and blackheads. Caution: avoid rubbing it on cystic acne, pimples, and scratches. NEXT: SERIASIA ELEMENT MASK A different kind of facial mask that I love! These facial masks are made in a thick, rich, transparent, colorless gel formulation which you will apply on your face. Just let it sit for 15-20 minutes or more if you prefer, before rinsing it off then you will feel instantly refreshed afterwards! If you want your facial skin to be hydrated, this is the facial mask that you should try! I put mine inside the refrigerator so they will be cold to the touch before application! So cool and refreshing I must say! It is also gentlier on the sensitive skin compared to peel-off masks that could hurt sometimes when it is about to be removed. Each sachet can be used for 2-3 sessions! It contains a lot! Remember: it is NOT a peel-off mask but they look alike in terms of appearance. This mask should be rinsed off with water afterwards. NEXT: E-ACTION CREAM SKIN MOISTURIZER One of the nicest moisturizers that I have tried so far is SeriAsia's E-Action Cream. It has a high concentration of 10,000 I.U. Vitamin E which protects the skin from free radicals and environmental stresses. My experience? - using this helps in smoothing and softening my facial skin. - it is great to use under makeup since it makes it easier for my foundation to stick and blend on my skin. - I've also noticed a subtle radiant glow right every after application. It also made my oily skin look more matte instantly (not the cakey kind of matte). - this product is unscented so it isn't bothering to the smell. - the texture is rich enough yet not heavy on the skin so a little bit of product is enough for the whole face and neck. Matipid siyang gamitin! - on the skin, it feels light, non-sticky and non-greasy. Perfect for any kinds of weather! What I like is that this can be used not only just for the face and neck but also in the body. It is highly suggest to apply this on ultra-dry skin areas like elbows, hands, and feet too. So after all the cleansing, toning, and moisturizing, let's move on to the next step: MAKE-UP!!! To achieve this light daytime look, I chose pink-based eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick. I used Seriasia products such as: -SeriAsia Liquid Foundation in LF01 for color-correcting redness such as broken capillaries around the nose and cheeks, red pimples and blemishes; - Blush On in Exotica Autumn on the apple of my cheeks for a natural-looking blooming and healthy glow; - SeriAsia Natural Creamy Matte Lipstick in LS01, a natural mauve-pink that is universally flattering for warm to neutral skintones, it can be worn from day til night, and is perfect to be paired with either a smoky eyeshadow, a light eye make-up, or simply to give life to one's bare-face. Having problems with acidic skin, skin redness, blemishes and flaring acne? No worries, there's a solution for you! Introducing SeriAsia Liquid Foundation in LF01 It's a light-weight liquid foundation in a mint green color that evens out the skintone, neutralizes and color-corrects the redness in the face as well as new pinkish blemishes and pimples. It has a buildable sheer to medium invisible coverage which means that it adapts to one's skintone once the product settles after a few minutes. No worries, you won't end up looking like Shrek with a green face! Hehe! HOW TO USE: Aside from putting on a makeup primer, applying a green color-correcting foundation evenly all over the face prevents the make-up from darkening on acidic skin and it also neutralizes the redness in the face which evens out the skin tone. In the photo, I carefully blended the foundation so they will look even. I waited for it to dry and be fully absorbed on my skin before putting on a pressed powder that is similar to my skintone. After applying other cosmetics as usual, my face looks normal, like there were nothing greenish that was applied to it! Haha! ProYoung SeriAsia is also tied up with Serve the Goddess Luxury Spa located at Mezzanine Level, Goldland Tower, 10 Eisenhower St., Greenhills, San Juan. Here are some of my photos with the hubby while enjoying their services: STG Luxury Spa's "Spa-All-You-Can Service" Promo So worth it for we got a foot spa, whole body massage and oxygen facial plus a snack buffet of sandwich, fruits, potatoes w/ eggs, plus hot tea (or their very own ProYoung Wheatgrass + Barleygrass Juice). All of that services you can have for only Php 999! (More expensive if you add all the rates together of each services!) Here inside STG Luxury Spa's couple massage room!
This is THE place where I am confident in having a safe prenatal massage done. Their staff actually know exactly what they are doing: the do's and don'ts, the right kind of pressure to be exerted and the points in the body of a pregnant woman that should not be massaged. With them, all I gotta do is lie back or sideways and relax, I felt no pain and discomfort whatsoever at all unlike some home body massage services that I have tried (wherein I have to remind the masseuse every now and then not to touch this or that anymore because it was uncomfy!) My husband commented that this is one of the best places that he had a massage! We both felt so relaxed and satisfied after! For mobile SPA service, contact them at 709-SERI(7374) Visit them at Facebook: Serve The Goddess Luxury Spa: www.facebook.com/STGLuxurySpa ProYoung Seriasia: https://www.facebook.com/ProYoungPH Visit them at Instagram: @proyoungph @stgluxuryspa This is the BEST red lipstick ever! THE BEST INDEED! A classic true red with blue undertones which instantly brightens the face of any skin complexion whilst making the teeth look whiter when one smiles! The most beautiful lipstick that I have ever held on to! ABOUT THE PRODUCT: Inspiration: Velvet Matte Lip Colour, an opulent colour and soft touch feel, with non-drying comfort. For Christian Louboutin, a designer and creator of rare objects, lipstick is a woman’s magic wand. No longer tucked away between the key ring and the nail file, the Louboutin Lip colour transforms a forgotten object into a treasured jewel. Inspired by Middle Eastern antiquities and the Art Deco movement, the solid metal body is reminiscent of a precious vial. The turret-like crown cap is topped with a small ring threaded with a silk ribbon, turning the lip colour into a necklace. Product Description:
TEXTURE: The finish is velvet matte but the formula is very moisturizing on my lips, not drying at all unlike some matte lipsticks that I have tried. It doesn't tug on the lips during application and it easily glides on smoothly like a dream! COVERAGE: It is also very opaque, one swipe gives a full coverage already. It has a velvet powdery smell and feels luxurious when applying it! ROAD TEST!!! To everyone who is curious about its overall look on my face and how long-wearing it is, read on! This was how the CL lipstick looked on me last night after having dinner. No retouching after the initial touch up. Just a tiny little bit of fading on the middle. Totally not bad at all! LONGEVITY: Oh, it also stayed on my lips from 6pm until 2am which by that time, it was still as opaque same as here in the picture, but I decided that I just wanted to take it off and wash my whole face because I was about to sleep. Winner in the longevity department indeed! Love it! Retouching can be done after 5 hours if you want but for me, I don't find the necessity to do so. You can live the whole morning or whole afternoon or whole night without reapplication! Totally worth the hype and the price indeed! PRICE: US $90 (plus shipping tax)
The price is very expensive for a lipstick tube. So if someone is gonna get one, I recommend getting the color that you actually love and will totally wear! PROS: Ladies, I am telling you: this is totally worth splurging for! You definitely get what you pay for! Longevity, product quality, packaging, and formulation: SUPERB! CONS: The steep price (US $90) plus the downside is, living outside US, it is more expensive when bought from Filipino legit authentic sellers due to custom tax plus shipping costs. I got mine from an Instagram seller with the username @bag_haven she sold it for Php4,950 including the shipping fee BUT I am not sure if they will be retaining the price or increase it. REMEMBER: Just to know if you are getting the REAL DEAL (and not the replicas or fakes, please!), familiarize yourself with its packaging. Here are the photos straight from the Christian Louboutin website! Pink Sugar is a proud homegrown local cosmetics brand from the Philippines that provides effortless and affordable solutions which cater to the needs and wants of Filipina women when it comes to make-up! Their products are of quality formulation and they are housed in chic, sassy, modern, and hip packaging! Plus points? They come in affordable prices even if their quality is at par with some of the famous international brands! Oh yes! So I'll be sharing with you some of the Pink Sugar products that I've got here! My first Pink Sugar items came from an exclusive BDJ Box Elite last November 2015! It includes their Eye Candy eye-shadow palette, Honey, Im Good Eyeliner, BB Cream, Face Powder, Sweet Cheeks HD Cheek Color Blush, Our Li'l Secret Concealer, Sugar Tint, Creamy Matte and HD Lipsticks! I appreciate that each of the items have a card wherein teh product information and some make-up tips are all written! And since I fell in-love with Pink Sugar cosmetics the first time, here's another box that contains more of their newly released products this 2016! It includes the new shades of their Creamy Matte Lipsticks, new shades of Sugar Tint Lip & Cheek Tints, and their new Honey, I'm Good Eyebrow Gels in 3 different shades of brown! Pink Sugar's Creamy Matte and HD Lipsticks are love! . Creamy matte lipsticks are well-pigmented and has beautiful long-wearing flat matte finish. Just 1-2 swipes on the lips and it's already very opaque! The colors I have here are indeed wearable too from nude, browns to hot pinks! . HD lipsticks are also well-pigmented, applies like a dream, slides like satin and has a beautiful creamy silky finish. Just 1 swipe of this product gives an opaque color already! I have one shade which is Fancy, a beautiful warm fuchsia, definitely one of my favorites! Pink Sugar HD & Creamy Matte (CM) Lipsticks Swatches These lipsticks are well-pigmented that gives an opaque finish in just one swipe! Creamy matte lipsticks have a flat matte finish while HD lipsticks have more sheen and silkier finish. Creamy Matte Lipsticks (Php 349) Girl Next Door, Hot Mess, and XOXO are beautiful neutral nude-brown shades that are universally flattering especially for the fair-skinned, in my case, Girl Next Door, a soft brownish pink, makes my lips look fuller. Morenas can pull off Hot Mess, a mauve pink and XOXO, medium-toned beige, the best in my opinion because they wouldn't look too washed out on them. Catfight and Hotline are striking bright pink shades that can be pulled off by both fair-skinned and morenas as long as they're into wearing bold lip colors. Catfight is cooler and has more purple tones into it while Hotline is a bright fuchsia with reddish-pink tones into it. HD Lipstick (Php 299) In this category, I only have one which is Fancy. I love the finish of this so much since it easily applies on the lips, smooth and no tugging! The color is a gorgeous hot pink with reddish hints into it. It enhances my skintone well that even wearing it alone makes my face look brighter and healthier! Definitely a must-have in my kit! Pink Sugar Sugartint Lip & Cheek Tint (Php 349) Pink Sugar's Sugartint Lip & Cheek Tints are not your ordinary lip/cheek stains! They are ultra-pigmented, long-wearing, and color-wise flattering! It's like a moussey liquid lipstick that easily dries on the lips and gives a flat matte finish! Best to use with a lip balm underneath! The nude and brown colors remind me of the Kylie Lip Kits, they're good dupes with great quality, indeed! Not to mention, these are cheaper and the colors are just as flattering and certified long-wearing too as I had a hard time removing them one by one while making this swatch, haha! Pink Sugar Sugartint Lip & Cheek Tint Swatch Naughty Nude - The lightest nude shade out of the bunch. It is perfect for neutral skintones but its shade itsef still has a tiny hint of warmth in it. Honey Bunny - A neutral nude brown shade that has cooler tints in it. Those who have neutral and cool skin undertones can pull this off! Queen Bee - A neutral maroon coffee brown that is flattering for both fair and dark skintones! I personally think that its deep coloring can enhance the complexion of morenas better. Vampy Vixen - In my fair skintone, it looks like a dark red maroon. It speaks for its name, 'cause wearing it makes me look vampy! I prefer wearing it at night for its bold and fierce color is perfect for a night of partying! Pink Paradise - This beautiful poppy shade of bright hot pink came from their previous collections (not part of the new one). It will still be one of my favorites because I have a bias with pink lipsticks! Hehe! But on a serious note, this shade is bold and a total standout on its own! Code Red - On the tube, it looks like a tomato red but on my skin tone, it appears to be red-orange but still more on the reddish side. It reminds me of a redder version of Kylie Lip Kit's 22. I love this color because it enhances my warm skintone perfectly! It is a bold and strong color that brightens up the face instantly. It is powerful enough to wear on its own! Honey I'm Good Eyebrow Gels (Php 349) Pink Sugar Honey I'm Good Eyebrow Gel Makeup Swatch Eyebrow Gels give the final retouch in eye makeup for it coats each brow strands, covering it well to match along with its base eyebrow makeup filler. For us Asians, choosing the right shade that is one shade closest to your current hair color is crucial because it will give the most natural effect. Basically eyebrow gels are the best product to make your brows look as naturally closest to your current hair color as possible (if the natural color of brows don't match with the colored hair). Blonde - perfect for those who have their hair colored blonde to very light brown. Taupe - perfect for those who have their hair colored neutral brown to medium brown. Brunette - perfect for those who have dark brown to black hair. What I usually do for I have sparse brows is I line the edge with an eyebrow pencil, fill them in with a brow powder, then finish it with a brow gel, blending them all well with a spoolie. I usually mix Taupe and Brunette for I have ombre black/dark brown/medium brown hair. Those who have naturally thick and full brows can just get away with having their brows shaped properly and use the eyebrow gel alone! It really depends on what you need but always choose the right shade that matches your hair and skintone! Also, it is best to apply the brow gel with a very light hand to prevent putting on too much product! Soon, I'll be reviewing the other Pink Sugar cosmetics I have. They are indeed one of the best local brands that I have ever used! About Pink Sugar:
Pink Sugar Cosmetics was created as a makeup solution for women looking for products of high quality and great value. Our products go beyond their creative packaging and catchy names by providing distinct ingredient benefits for your skin. The selection of wearable colors available for each of our products have been expertly curated by makeup professionals to complete a woman's make-up collection and to complement the Filipina skin. Our cosmetics products are free from animal testing and are made without Parabens. Pink Sugar is available in the following locations: SM Manila, SM MOA, SM Makati, SM Aura, SM Fairview, SM Marilao, SM Clark, SM Lanang Davao, SM Seaside Cebu. Landmark Trinoma, Landmark Makati, KCC Marbel, KCC General Santos, KCC Zamboanga, Watsons Ayala Center Cebu, Watsons Seaside Cebu. They are also available for purchase online on www.Beautymnl.com Visit their website at www.pinksugar.com.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinksugarph Instagram: www.instagram.com/pinksugarph This newfound skincare regimen that I have been doing for the past 2-3 months has been inspired by the steps in the Koreans' skincare regimen. In my "ritual" though, I prefer using Philippine-made organic and natural skincare products mixed with some South Korean stuff. All of them are said to be safe to be used by pregnant women like me, so far they all did well with my skin! REMEMBER: we should always do a patch test first to see if we will not react to certain products badly, preggy or not. If irritation and allergy occurs, discontinue use no matter whether the products are organic, natural, herbal, and/or derma-formulated! Results may vary. Anyway, so what is this 10-Step Korean Skincare that most beauty enthusiasts and bloggers are talking about? For those of you who do not know, check this out! Some of them have different versions which goes first or last, etc. Why did I choose to follow their skincare steps? Koreans are known to have beautiful porcelain-like skin worldwide. Thorough skincare regimen has always been part of their culture and most of them started doing it since they were young. We all know that Korean skincare products are usually made of high-quality ingredients which is why they are known to be one of the countries who have the best skincare products! Also, if you have noticed, Koreans who are in their 40's and older, usually look younger compared to the other people in different countries within the same age range. It is because of how they take good care of their skin: they are into hydrating, hydrating, hydrating! Most of them usually layer on applying products, each catering to a different need or as a treatment that targets various imperfections. I have been practicing this "ritual" and I am lovin' the results! For a pregnant woman like me in her mid 20's who doesn't really have perfectly clear skin to begin with, it is very important that I focus on my skincare regimen to avoid premature formation of wrinkles and to cure whatever dark blemishes that I have left on my face. Not to mention, ayoko maging losyang! Haha! (I don't want to let myself and my beauty go!) Basically, I have sensitive combination skin: oily on t-zone and dry on the cheeks, so I have to use different products on various areas because they have different needs. Then when I got pregnant again, my hormones got out of whack so I am having 2-3 hormonal pimples on my jawline every now and then. It isn't because of the products I use but my hormones, though using the wrong ones can irritate my skin further. . Using these skincare products helps me in maintaining a glowing and radiant facial skin which diffuses all the imperfections that I have. My husband commented that he likes my skin now, it looks bright, nothing dull, even w/o the use of whitening products and makeup. To easily understand this regimen, I basically start from removing make-up, cleansing, toning, and hydrating from the lightest formulas like liquid to moisturizing with the richest formulas like the night cream. FIRST STEP: MAKE-UP REMOVER This first step is optional for me as I don't wear make-up everyday, but when I do, I make sure that I have them thoroughly wiped out before washing my face to ensure that my face is cosmetics-free! As you see, I have various types of make-up remover. It is because I use them depending on the situation and what kind of cosmetics I used. Make-Up Eraser (Pink Cloth) (from Instagram: @_beautylabph, Php390) If I am over-fatigued after a night-out or when I feel terribly sleepy right when I get home, I use this one. I just wet it with water, rub it on my face until the base make-up, like foundation, gets removed. The rubbing action with the soft cloth gently removes make-up thoroughly. It is ALWAYS better to wash your face with facial cleanser/soap after. Eden's Paradise Cleansing Oil (from www.edens-paradise.com, Php349) Made of natural ingredients, it is milder to use for most sensitive skin types. When I've got more spare time, I massage this oil on my face and neck on a circular motion until all the make-ups, even the waterproof ones dissolve. After which, I make sure to thoroughly wash my face with soap and water for a squeaky clean feeling without the dryness! A little amount of product goes a long way. The one in the photo is the old packaging. Sooper Beaute (Wipe Out Gentle Makeup Remover) (from Instagram: @sooperbeaute, Php380) This one is like a mixture of oil and water combined, it has castor oil and cornflower which helps in gently removing makeup. I like using this for erasing stubborn matte lipsticks, lip stains, and waterproof eye make-up. Biore Cleansing Oil Cotton Facial Sheets (from Instagram: @bioreph, price available upon request) I always make sure that I have this in my bag just in case we are not able to go home as early as expected. There are times when there are surprise sleep-over in a friend's house when there are birthday parties, etc and if there is no facial cleanser that you can use right away, it is helpful when you have this! Highly recommended for "emergency" purposes, hehe! S-Lumie Facial Wipes A friend from Japan gave this to me as a gift. I love how easy-to-use this one is and also it effectively removes stubborn eye and lip makeup too! Perfect when you're out and can't wash your face right away! When I go to Japan, I'll make sure to hoard this! (It effectively cleans all the makeup containers contaminated with makeup residues too!) Eau Thermale Avane Micellar Lotion (from www.eau-thermale-avene.ph, Php735) So far, this is the one that feels the lightest on the skin. It feels a li'l bit thicker than water and way lighter than oil! Using this effectively removes make-up completely after wiping your face with this and a cloth over and over for a few times, some aid that it is alright even if you don't wash with soap and water afterwards (yet I still prefer to). If there is no water and soap around, you can rely on this one! SECOND STEP: FACIAL CLEANSER (Skin Genie Apple Cider Vinegar Soap Bar) THIRD (OR FOURTH) STEP w/o Exfoliation: FACIAL TONER (Skin Genie Apple Cider Vinegar Toner w/ Vodka & Witch Hazel) both from Instagram: @skingenie ACV soap: Php 150 / 135 grams, regular price ACV toner: Php 250 for 100ml/ Php 200 for 60ml) Formerly called Skin Potion, this local brand from the Philippines is now called "Skin Genie", shown in the photo is their old packaging. For the 2nd step: Apple Cider Vinegar soap, I like how it smells like sweet apples, unlike the usual sour ACVs being sold in the market! The soap lathers well, thoroughly cleanses the skin without stinging and micro-peeling, helps in drying some of my hormonal pimples in just 3-4 days. For the 3rd step (or should I say 4th, if we use facial scrub on certain days): Apple Cider Vinegar Toner w/ Vodka and Witch Hazel, it has the same sweet scent like its soap combo. It thoroughly helps in removing residues left after washing the face if there are any. It also primes the skin for the next steps that will involve moisturizing. For days when I didn't put on make-up, I just spritz the product on my face 3-4x on different areas, massage the product on and let it dry. THIRD STEP: EXFOLIATION to be used 2-3x a week only (Natura Organics Facial Scrub) (from Instagram; @realnaturaorganics, Php 269/ 75 grams) Facial scrubs help in bringing out radiant and brighter skin by removing dead epidermal skin cells which causes the skin to look dry and dull. Using them 2-3x a week (or once for ultra-sensitive skin) is enough for maintenance. What I like about Natura Organics products is that they are made with only natural and organic ingredients, no harmful chemicals and preservatives which makes it safer for hypersensitive skin like mine. Their scrub has a creamy formulation which helps in moisturizing the skin while the fruit beads in it are the ones that gently exfoliates dead skin. Its natural sweet fruity scent is a plus for me! FIFTH STEP: SERUMS (The Raw Shoppe: Pure Love Plant Oil w/ Tsubaki Oil) (from Instagram: @therawshoppe_organicand natural, regular price: Php 380 / 20ml) Serums and facial oil are essential in hydrating our skin in a deeper level because they balance out the oil production of our skin. At first, I was afraid to use them because I have combination skin and VERY OILY T-zone area but when I tried using them, I have noticed what difference do they make in my face! The concept goes like this: when our skin feels dry and dehydrated, it has the tendency to produce more oil but when our skin feels hydrated enough, it doesn't produce much anymore. Because of that, my face is now already balanced compared before. Even if my t-zone area is still, umm, "oilier" than the other parts of my face, it isn't greasy anymore. What I love about this Pure Love Plant Oil with Tsubaki is that aside from smelling sweet and floral, it also helps in lightening some of my blemishes because love plant oil can naturally lighten skin without the harmful side-effects that some artificial chemical skin whiteners give. One drop of oil is enough to spread on the face and neck, giving it a dewy look that doesn't feel sticky nor greasy at all. SIXTH STEP: ESSENCE/ GEL (Elella Aloe Vera Refreshing Gel, Php 350, 100ml) Elella Ginseng Therapy Clarifying Essence, Php 730/ 30ml) (from www.erenmckaybeauty.com) I use these two products as a combo all the time, day & night, so I consider using them both as one step. Anyway after the oil has been fully absorbed, I immediately apply the Aloe Vera Refreshing Gel all over the face and neck (sometimes on the hands and arms too) and tapping my skin until it gets fully absorbed. The formulation feels so light and cool on the skin, it soothes irritation and cystic acne, I have noticed that it helps calm down an irritated red bump of pimple too and any allergy for that matter based on my experience! Next, I apply one pump of Ginseng Therapy Clarifying Essence on my face and neck. The essence is white in color, feels so light and is easily absorbed by the skin. After using this, my face feels a bit more hydrated by doing this step. If you are in a rush, you can stop with this step, but if you want your face to be more hydrated, applying more is the way to go especially when you wanna prevent wrinkles, which brings us to our next product in line..... SEVENTH STEP: EYE CREAM/ SERUM (One Earth Organics Fatigue Eraser Eye Serum) (from Instagram @oneearthorganicsbeauty, price available upon request) They said that the best way to prevent wrinkles on the eye area is by using an eye cream or serum for it deeply moisturizes and targets that problem. Aside from that, using this has helped in making my eye makeup application easier. Usually my eye makeup cakes up especially when concealing the under eye part, but with this product, even if I don't use an eye shadow primer, the makeup applies smoothly especially the concealer! Of course, in my opinion, everything is better with a primer, hehe! Anyway, One Earth Organics Fatigue Eraser Eye Serum also soothes my puffy eyebags and refreshes tired eyes. I usually sleep late because I have insomnia then when my toddler is up early, I gotta wake-up even if I have less than 6 hours of sleep. Usually it happens for many days in a row leaving me feeling tired and looking haggard, but with the help of this eye serum, my eyes look like I had complete 8-hour sleep! I don't have wrinkles on my eye area as of the moment but as they say, prevention is better than cure. It is never too early to use sunblock and eye cream! ------------------------------------------------------------- 8TH STEP: COLLAGEN CREAM (Lather Goods Collagen: The Skin Restorer Cream Php 200 / 30ml) 9TH STEP: SUNBLOCK for daytime only (Lather Goods Multi-Fruit: The Skin Booster Cream with SPF45 Php 250/ 30ml) (both from Instagram: @lathergoodsph) For the 8th step, I am hydrating my skin better with the use of this Collagen cream which helps in repairing skin and reducing wrinkles. As we age, our skin's elasticity slowly wears off but if we wanna slow down the aging process, applying collagen creams do help. It might not be able to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin hence the minimal effect but it is better than using nothing at all. Some people drink collagen supplements though for faster absorption and more effective results but since I am pregnant, I can't take those so using this product made with natural ingredients anyway is a safer option for me. Using this nearly completes my ritual as I have noticed that my skin feels and looks more plump and tight after every use. The formulation is rich enough to moisturize the skin yet light enough that it doesn't feel sticky, greasy and oily! For the daytime's 9th step, I apply the Multi-Fruit Booster with SPF45, not only does it complete my ritual in the morning but for moisturizing, it also provides me sun protection which everybody should focus on and not take for granted! As my mom said, you may forget every other skincare products there is, just not your sunblock! Sunblock is very important because without it, the sun's UV rays will damage our skin so bad, there will be immediate results such as skin darkening and sunburn; while there are others that can't be seen instantly such as melasma and worse, skin cancer! The process of aging also becomes faster when we are constantly under the sun without a sun protection! So ladies and gents, please, wear that effin' sunblock! ----------------------------------- 9TH STEP: NIGHT MOISTURIZER/ CREAM (Proyoung's SeriAsia E-Action Cream Skin Moisturizer with high concentration of Vitamin E: 10,000 IU) (from Instagram: @proyoungph, Php180/ 30g) Every night, I make sure to put on the richest, most dense cream that my face can tolerate so that when I sleep, it will deeply moisturize and penetrate my skin! Doing so, will help in further preventing aging and wrinkles. It will also give me a glowing look when I wake up in the morning! Can I say #SleepingBeauty #IwokeUpLikeThis now? Haha! Seriously though, what I like about this cream is that even if the formulation is thick and rich, it doesn't feel sticky and greasy on the skin. Actually after putting this on, my face becomes well-moisturized yet it looks dewy enough to look healthy but matte enough to look clean, fresh and presentable! Oh, it can also be used in the morning as well if you prefer since it can be a good base for your makeup, it helps in making the cosmetics application smoother too! --------------------------------------------------------- TENTH STEP: FACIAL MASK SHEETS (Vedette Facial Mask Sheets, used nightly 4-5x a week from Instagram: @vedetteph Php 55 each for 25g) or other Korean Face Mask Sheets from different brands (various shops, price varies depending on the store and seller) Facial mask sheets are VERY EASY to use. You will just open the packaging, spread the folded mask sheet apart, apply it on your face, then sleep the night away (or do whatever chores/activities on the day). I apply this 4-5x a week nightly or some other days in the morning. Doing so instantly refreshes and invigorates my facial skin! Before I started this 10-step skincare regimen, my face looks fair 'çause my complexion is light alright, but it wasn't as glowing as it is now, according to my husband. Facial mask sheets are like the icing on the cake for this "ritual" because they give that radiant finishing touch, hehe! Some bloggers made a review testing these for everyday for the whole week and all of them noticed a big improvement on their skin! Some of my photos might not justify everything but in my experience, I am totally loving em! ----------------------------------------- OPTIONAL STEP: CLAY MASKS (to be used 1-2x a week, depending on your skin type, after washing the face and before applying any skincare products on) (The Yellow Cocoon Purity Clay Mask, used 1-2x a week from Instagram: @theyellowcocoon, Php 380/ 200 grams) There are many different types of facial masks in this world but my top 2 would be the facial mask sheets and the facial clay masks. Why clay mask? Because after all the cleansing and hydrating, comedones tend to build up on our skin no matter how much we take good care of it, hence the need for something stronger than the usual facial cleansers. For people like me who have large pores, combination/oily skin due to genetics, we gotta work harder to achieve a well-balanced skin condition and clearer skin. Using clay masks help in deeply cleansing the face, it helps in removing deep-seated dirt as well as lessen blackheads and whiteheads that accumulated in our facial skin. After using this product, my face feels squeaky clean and with continued use, I as well as other beauty bloggers, have noticed that their blackheads were easily removed! Some people are blessed to have low-maintenance normal skin which is why they might not need this kind of product, but for people like us with problematic skin type, this is truly heaven-sent! Me using The Yellow Cocoon Purity Clay Mask below: After all that ritual focusing on the skin, do not forget and overlook your lips since well-moisturized, smooth, and kissable lips will always be a sexy thing that will never ever run out of style! Putting on lip balm regularly is one of the best things that you can give yourself. ADDITIONAL STEP: LIP BALM (Eco Skin Love Strawberry Lip Lightener) (from Instagram: @ecoskinlove, Php 188 / 10grams) This smells like strawberries, doesn't taste like anything though , nothing fruity, but most importantly, nothing waxy and artificial! This product is made of natural ingredients and Vitamin E go keep the lips supple and well-hydrated. It promises to help lighten dark lips, as of now, I haven't noticed any change YET but that is because my lips are naturally pigmented. Though I must say that even without lip products, my lips don't look that dark anymore at all. Maybe it really works after all. Hehe! But seriously, I love how it keep my lips moisturized, those who have chappy, dry, and flaking lips might benefit from using this! To everyone, thank you so much for reading this blog, I experimented with various facial products, observed my skin for more than 2 months just to be able to write this blog. Now, here's my shameless selfie so you can see the results. p.s. I know I don't look perfect, my skin isn't too, but truth to be told, my skin now looks better compared to my teenage, early adolescent years suffering from severe acne! Haha! In the left photo, you can see that I have a few pimples and blemishes and yet, in person, my imperfections are diffused because the majority of my facial skin looks better compared to those few red spots, thanks to this facial skincare regimen! On the right, a little bit of makeup helps in concealing them, no need for meticulous base application of color correctors and concealers. For more of my reviews about local Philippine brand of organic and natural products, please follow me on my micro-blog in Instagram: @iamkrishenriquez
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KrishEELA RaiFounder of Astral Crystals. Archives
June 2022
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