Archive for August 2018

Back with another beauty box mini haul from Althea Korea. Last month, I announced that I was so grateful to be part of the Althea Angel's Community. Blog post HERE. Althea Korea offers affordable Korean cosmetics and skincare straight from Korea! What I like about them is their free shipping worth (Php1000 in the Philippines), fastest international shipping to the Philippines plus they deliver your orders straight to your doorstep.
It's also been 2 years since I FIRST ORDERED at Althea Korea Website HERE in 2016. That was the time I was obsessed with Korean cosmetics and I remembered being so excited when I first encountered their site during that time. Although they are already in their 3rd year this 2018.
So here's the Beauty Box I got from Althea Korea.

Here's what I got:
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream Matte in Sand (Php590)    I've been using this BB Cream since 2009 until early 2018 as my everyday makeup. I feel bad that this BB Cream is always out stock here in the Philippines and the available ones are the Blooming Fit which has a dewy finish. I have an oily skin so I prefer the matte ones. Also, there are 5 shades for this bb cream but there's only 2 shades on the site. I got the Tan which is the 2nd to the darkest shade and it's a little light yet blends well on my skin tone. This BB Cream can last up to 8-10 months for me since small amount really goes a long way. Also, the price is more affordable at Althea Korea compared to the stores here which may amount up to Php748.
Abba Mart Shy Smile Blusher Pearl in Rose Gold (Php260)    I only use blush when I go out or attend events and would you believe that I only have 2 blushers with me. So yes, this is my third one. I love the rose shade of this blusher plus the shimmer with it! I actually love shimmers and all!
Cosrx Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser (Php375) A month ago, I bought this one on an online seller here in the Philippines and used it for about 3 days just because I badly want to try it. And would you believe, how it easily helped me dry up my pimples in 2-3 days. Though I stopped it for a while now since I used a different product for review a month ago. I'm starting to use this again and helped my current breakouts. No final thoughts yet since I'm currently experimenting with my routine.
Around Me Perfume Hair Care Water Essence (Php300) I'm into hair care for years now especially since I lasted colored my hair in mid-2016. I have a damaged, dry and frizzy hair way back then because of constant hair color every 3 months!!! Good thing, I stopped that now and I only retouch my roots since I'm starting to grow gray hairs!! Anyway, I love using moisturizing products for my hair care that's why I purchased this one. It's water based with a bit of moisture and the scent smells like rose. I love the packaging as well!
Boomdeadah Everyday Mask Sheet in Green Tea (Php20) Cheapest face mask I've seen in Althea Korea site! Haven't tried it yet.
Pure Smile Choosy Lip Pack in Peach (Php40)    Haven't tried any lip masks ever so I'm so excited to try this one!

What do you want me to review first? Please let me know on the comment box below. :)
Happy 3rd Birthday Althea Korea!! I want to take this opportunity to thank Althea Korea for including me on their Althea Angels community. I'm a small time blogger and being part of this K-beauty community means so much to me. :)
You can watch the mini haul video on my Youtube channel below:

It's been a while since I last reviewed an oral glutathione (I think it was in August or September last year?). Glad to try another one this year with Glutathione + Collagen Food Supplement from Bellatrix Nutraceuticals.

It's my first time hearing this product/brand and honestly, I was a bit hesitant to take this one. But since it has Glutathione and Collagen content (which are my favorite ones!) who am I to refuse?! Plus the packaging is so pink and girly so I was so curious to try if this really works.
Before I want to get started I just want to share with you that I was already born with a fair skin. During my teenage years, I had a huge hormonal pimple problems which leads me to use derma products to get rid and prevent pimple breakouts. Thus, I do have a lighter skin color on my face compared to my arms, body and legs. I do get lots of queries about oral glutathione or sometimes, people ask why I still take glutathione or whitening products when in fact I’m already fair skinned.
Just for the record, I have no issues with trying out and reviewing products for you guys so I have consent to take these products and share my opinions on my blog and YouTube channel. To think with, I first started taking oral glutathione in 2016 and personally, glutathione does wonders on my skin. I haven’t consistently taken glutathione since I do try different oral glutathione for the sake of review. The last glutathione I took was last year (August/September 2017).

Some of you may be a first timer taking a glutathione or even hesitant to take one so I listed some questions and answers which might be helpful for you.

1. What is a Glutathione?

- According to the information I got online, "Glutathione is a substance produced naturally by liver. It is the major anti-oxidant produced by the body and our immune system depends in a steady supply if glutathione." In short, one can take an oral glutathione to boost his/her immune system.

2. What is the recommended dosage of Glutathione?

- I can’t claim anything to this but I’ve watch a documentary on Youtube saying that the recommended dosage for glutathione is 500mg. According to them, more than 500mg is considered overdose. Though some claims that the recommended intake depends on your body weight. Personally, I only take 1capsule a day to be sure.

3. How many capsules of Glutathione should I take in a day?

- It is recommended to take 1-2 capsule a day depending on your body weight. There is a computation for that and can the clearly be explained on the links mentioned.

4. Why is there a need to take Vitamin C while taking Glutathione?

- This is to enhance or boost glutathione levels on the blood that why one must take more Vitamin C than the glutathione. But just to be sure again, I only take 1 tablet of Kokando Vita White. Though it is recommended to take 3 capsule of Kokando Vita White a day.

5. Would oral glutathione harm my liver or kidneys since it'll filter everything I intake?

- According to my research, there is no study if oral glutathione really affects the liver or kidneys. I saw one or two articles stating that IV glutathione does more damage to the kidneys. Also, read that the higher glutathione content, the greater the liver's capacity to detoxify harmful chemicals.

6. Is it effective?

- As mentioned, it’s only been a year since I started trying oral glutathione for reviews. So far, I think every glutathione I’ve took were effective for me though they differ in how long did it effect on me. The reactions or effects differ depending on the current skin tone and body weight.

7. Why it’s taking me too long to see the effects?

- Please take note of the following:

Duration of intake of skin whitening:

*Medium Brown Skin: 1-3 months

*Dark Brown Skin: 3-6 months

*Very Dark Skin: 6-12 months

*Black Skin: 2 years or more

*Once a person has acquired her desired color, the maintenance dose will just be 500mg once a day.

I do apologize for the very long informational introduction so let’s get started with the review.

Bellatrix Glutathione + Collagen is a food supplement that makes the skin lighten plus also takes care of your skin from within for that rosy glow. It also claims to help to trim down the fats or make you slimmer. Their products are Made in Taiwan. *Key Ingredients: Glutathione - Anti-oxidant, detoxify the skin and body cells, removes toxins, optimize healthy cells, promotes glowing and youthful skin Patented Elastin - Helps skin damage by harmful UV rays, restores strong and smooth skin, restores skin Elastin to much younger level, reduce wrinkles and stretch marks, helps to make the skin smoother L-Carnitine - Enchances weight loss, prevents muscle damage, boosts brain function, regulates blood sugar and improve bowel movements Collagen - helps the skin to look firmer, prevents cellulite and stretchmarks, , increases metabolism, improves liver health Vitamin E - Balances cholesterol, fights free radicals and prevents disease, thickens hair, balances hormones Apple Stem cells - boost cell production making the ageing process slower, lighten skin complexion, strengthens the immune system
Each capsule is 800mg. Glutathione 500mg Garcinia Cambogia 50mg Marine Collagen 20mg L-Carnitine 10mg Patented Elastin 5mg

The capsule is in color white and 1 box includes 30 capsules which are good for 30 days.

Price: Php1600 at Rosy Glow Davao

Taste: None

Scent: None

How To Use:

You can take 1 capsule a day or as directed

Review:

- As of writing, I’m already done with taking 1 box or 30 capsules.

- I’m not particular of the time but I usually take this at NIGHT or before I go to sleep. I take it with or without meals.

Watch the video on my Youtube channel below:

Pros:

- Noticeably creamy white glow on the skin

- Less pimple breakout

- Lightens my blemishes faster

- Has a lot of ingredients (health benefits)

- No taste or after taste

- No breakouts or allergies

- No diarrhea or change of bowel movement

- Didn't lose appetite (this is good thing for me since I don't like losing weight)

Cons:

- A bit pricey

- Didn't helped to trim down fats on my tummy

After trying out 1 box of Bellatrix Glutathione + Collagen Supplement, I like that it gave my skin a creamy white glow plus helped to prevent pimple breakouts. I noticed that my pimples are drying up faster while using this plus made the blemishes lighten. Since the product claims to make you slimmer, I like that it didn't make slim (since I'm already slim/thin/needs to gain weight instead! haha). So far, I like how this product helped my skin during the time I took this capsules. Though based on my experience, it really takes more than 1 box or 30 capsules to see the full effects of glutathione or collagen on the skin so I recommend continuous intake of these.

For more info about Bellatrix Glutathione + Collagen, you may contact them on the link below:

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How about you? Have you tried this one? Or any recommendations you like to share? Pls don't hesitate to leave your comments down below. Hope to hear from you. :) Thanks for reading :)

Nearly 3 weeks into using the famous Some By Mi Miracle but WHY DID I STOPPED?!
If you follow my Instagram stories you'll actually know the answer by now. 30 Days Miracle Toner? Did it really work? Did it really fade my acne marks? Flawless skin tone?

Last July, I got a chance to try the famous Some By Mi Miracle Toner which claims to leave the skin clearer and more radiant. Some By Mi is a new Korean brand that offers different skincare products starting with their famous 30 Days Miracle Toner. All their products are KDFA approved.

Click HERE for the FIRST IMPRESSION THOUGHTS.

For the past few months, I experienced having bad breakouts and was so desperate to go back and try using Korean products as a part of my skincare routine. A few years ago, I tried using Korean products but sadly, I had a bad breakouts during those times thus avoiding Korean skincare since then. But a few months ago, I started to notice that I get a lot of breakouts even though I'm not using new products and there's a lot of blackheads on my face! I'm desperate plus I badly want a skin good (who doesn't right?) without spending too much.

Miracle Toner by Some By Mi

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner works as an effective exfoliator to leave the skin cleaner and more radiant than before. It helps to repair damaged skin to a healthier skin. Suitable for all sensitive, dry and oily skin.

You can use this to exfoliate the skin without irritation. Can also be used for those who have dull skin, large pores, blackheads, whiteheads and too much sebum (oily face). It can also be used as a mild toner for those who have damages and sensitive skin. It is slightly acidic and a low pH toner which calms alkalized skin and balances pH of the skin to prevent breakouts and retain healthy skin.

Weight: 150ml (one bottle is good for 2-3 months of use)

Ingredients:

Exfoliating Ingredients: Citric Acid (AHA), Salicylic Acid (BHA), Lactobionic Acid (PHA), Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract

Brightening Ingredient: Niacinamide

Anti-wrinkle treatment: Adenosine

Hydrating Ingredients: Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) Gylcerin, Xylitol, Fructan, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea

How to Use:

After washing the face, soak the cotton pad with the toner and gently wipe off the skin and tap for absorption. Can be use in the morning and night.

Miracle Cleansing Bar by Some By Mi

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Cleansing Bar is used to help deep cleanse the pores with no irritation for that brighter skin tone. It contains 10,000 ppm of Real Tea Tree and ECOCERT (certified organic oil) such as olive oil and argan oil.

Weight: 160g

How to Use:

1. Roll massage your cheeks.

2. Massage your nose up and down.

3. Roll massage your forehead below the hairline.

4. Carefully massage near your eyes and mouth

H7 Hydromax Cream

H7 Hydromax Cream is a moisturizing cream that aids in making your skin younger and whiter. It has 7 types of Hyaluronic Acid that fills in the deepest layers of the skin thus acting as a barrier to maintain moisture. With its natural ingredients, it is used as an anti-oxidant, anti-wrinkle and makes the skin supple.

Weight: 50g

Consistency: Watery - gel type cream

WHAT ARE AHA, BHA and PHA?

AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) helps with the skin exfoliation and moisture content. It’s effects are felt on the surface of the skin. it can stimulate collagen and elastic thus aide in skin aging and reduce wrinkles. Water soluble that moisturize the skin. I

Ex: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Citric Acid

Side effects: Increases photo sensitivity, scarring, inflammation, redness or burning

BHA (Beta Hydroxy-Acid) mostly preferred for oily and acne prone skin. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that penetrates deep within the pores and reduce inflammation. Oil soluble that tends to dry out the skin.

Ex: Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid

Side effects: Itching, scarring, increased sensitivity to sun

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids) is a third generation peeling ingredient. They promote mild peeling and deeply penetrates the skin with less irritation. This is great of every skin type especially sensitive ones. It also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties

It is strongly recommended to use sunscreen while using these acids. You can apply and use the products once or twice a day.

Watch the video on my Youtube channel below:

FINAL THOUGHTS:

ON MIRACLE TONER: The toner has a minty scent and very mild on the skin. Consistency is watery but feels moisturized on the skin upon applying the toner. I noticed that it made my skin soft, smooth and moisturized especially in the morning. This toner has that right amount of moisturize that every skin types will truly love. Though at times, my skin feels a little greasy when I wake up in the morning after I use this toner at night. I like how soft, supple and moisturized my skin is in the morning, I prefer using this at NIGHT ONLY since I have and oily skin. I tried using this toner in the morning but I noticed that my skin became oily-er. I only use this in the morning when I'm at home or not going out.

ON MIRACLE SOAP: The soap is very mild and I usually use this in the morning and at night together with the Miracle Toner. I cut the soap in to small parts to maximize the use. I like that the soap doesn't dissolve easily so I still have more than half of bar in a month of use.

ON H7 HYDROMAX CREAM: Since I already have an oily skin and I personally avoid using moisturizers, I like this one is very mild and a little goes a long way. I only use this a night and usually the last part of my skincare routine. Sometimes I use this in the morning when I'm on my rest day. I find this cream very hydrating on the skin and makes my skin soft and supple.

THOUGHTS ON ALL THE PRODUCTS:

1st week - It really made my skin soft, smooth and supple. I noticed that the emerging pimples started to dry up fast. No new pimples that week.

2nd week - It helped some of the blemishes fade though I experienced small pimple breakout or purging. There were tiny bumps with whitish heads that easily fades in 1-2 days. I also noticed superficial red spots on my forehead that I NEVER experienced. I didn't bother so much since I thought it was purging and still continued to use the set. Also, I noticed that I had less blackheads now so I thought that the product helped to get of my blackheads which is one of my skin problems.

3rd week - I noticed that the pimple on the cheek that was supposedly drying up already became excessively huge! There was A HUGE BUMP with PUS the day after that. I also noticed 3 tiny bumps with a pus on my nose area, one bump with a pus near the eyebrow, more red spots on my forehead, 2 pimples near my hair line and small pimple with a pus on my chin. Then I knew I was having a bad breakouts. I immediately STOPPED using all of these and went back to my old skincare routine.

Imagine having a good skin for days then suddenly a BAD SKIN right after a few weeks of use. I really felt bad for risking my skin to Korean skincare again. I first tried Korean skincare/products in 2016 and I remembered having a lot of breakouts in a month. I also thought that it was purging or maybe hormonal breakouts but then when I stopped using Korean skincare, the breakouts also stopped. I'm not blaming Some My Mi or any Korean products because this is just how my skin reacts. I have an oily, acne prone and sensitive skin to begin with and I noticed that Korean skincare products tends to have a moisturizing effects on the skin plus I think their products are really suited for colder weather/climate. Also, I noticed that my skin likes more "harsh" products rather than the milder ones.

I know that this product has A LOT OF POSITIVE RESULTS but sadly, I think it's really not for me. It's already my 2nd time using or trying a Korean skincare routine and I experienced BAD BREAKOUTS both times. :(
I'm not saying that this product would not/would work for you but I'm just stating my experience here.

You can watch the video review on my Youtube channel below:

***For now, I'm recovering from this breakout and still looking products that would help my skin. Since I used this kit for straight 3 weeks (for the sake of review), I'm planning to give it a TRY to use this along with my current skincare products just to see if it'll work out.

By the way, I got mine directly from Some By Mi (SITE), priced for 32,000 Won or Php 1517.61. (Sale price NOW, August 2018 for 15,000 Won or Php 711.38). There's also a lot of online shops here in the Philippines which sells Some By Mi Miracle Toner so you can check that out (just not sure of the authenticity).

Though it didn't work out well on my skin, I want to thank again to Some By Mi for this! :)
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How about you? Have you tried this one? Or any recommendations you like to share? Pls don't hesitate to leave your comments down below. Hope to hear from you. :) Thanks for reading :)

Back with another whitening soap review again! A month ago, I got to try the newest Rosy Glow Whitening Soap. Haven't heard of this before but good thing I got to try this since my skin really loved this product!

Rosy Glow Whitening Soap is an intensive skin whitening soap with ingredients such as Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid, AHA, essentials oils and skin-loving plant extracts that deeply penetrates the skin for that brighter, healthier and exceptional glow. It also helps to moisturize, exfoliate and brightens the skin. This is Filipino made and FDA approved.

*Key Ingredients: Kojic Acid - helps to prevent skin pigmentation Alpha Hydroxy Acid - Glycolic and Lactic Acid which is an exfoliating ingredients that fights off skins of aging Alpha Arbutin - helps lighten the skin
Each soap weighs for 140g and price is Php180
The soap is very mild and moisturizing to the skin. The scent smells like a milk and remind me of the Ivory soap. (If you're familiar with that).

How to Use: Lather and massage the skin for 3-5 minutes. Can be used daily.
Review: - Please take note that I use this product for my body only (since I already have a super white facial skin). - I started to use thin last July 2018 and still currently using this as my everyday body soap. - I use this 2-3x a day.
Watch the video on my Youtube channel below:

Pros: - Made my skin soft and smooth - Mild and moisturizing - Feels like a milk - Made my skin brighter - Doesn't dissolve easily (1 bar lasted for 1 1/2 month of use)

Cons: - None After trying out the soap for more than a month, this soap focused more on making my skin moisturized, smooth and baby-like. The soap is very mild on the skin and it feels like you're having a milk bath. The scent is so addicting and refreshing. It also made my skin brighter after use. I like soaps that doesn't dissolve easily to maximize the use. TOTALLY RECOMMENDED for that radiant and moisturizing skin! :)

For more info about Rosy Glow Whitening Soap, you may contact them on the link below:

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