Acne patch will always be my best friend. Having an oily and acne prone skin is really hard. If you all know, I had a HUGE breakouts a year ago and pimple patch is my handy product that really helped me get through those times. So I ALWAYS make sure to have A LOT of pimple patches stock up on my vanity cabinet.
Today, I got to try a NEW pimple patch from the famous Korean brand AStop. They have lots of other skincare products for acne prone skin and I got to try 2 of their products such as the famous AStop Toner and AStop Foam Cleanser which are 2 of my favorite skincare products!
This is the AStop Spot Treatment and Care Patch that helps to lessen the redness of your pimples and you can even use this under the makeup. It treats acne and absorbs the gunk, pus and acts as a barrier to bacteria and dirt. It is non - comedogenic, and has an ommediate effect on acne skin. It contains tea tree lead oil, BHA (exfoliaton) and Hyaluronic Acid (skin moisture). Water resistant.
Contains tea tree lead oil, BHA (exfoliaton) and Hyaluronic Acid (skin moisture)
It comes in a green box. Each box contains 3 sheets. 1 sheet = 38 patches / 1 box = 114 patches
It comes in 2 sizes: 10mm x 24 and 12mm x 90.
Weight: 22g Price: ₱540 (Click HERE for direct link)
How to Use: 1. Cleanse the area around acne, blemishes, pimple and completely dry the area 2. Select a patch of a bigger size of acne, blemishes, pimple and attach the patch to the area. 3. Do not change the patch until the size of the acne, blemishes, pimple gets reduced, so that the patch can absorb the impurities sufficiently.
Pros: - Helps to dry out the pimples faster! (especially of there's a pus) - Can be used under the makeup - Comes in 3 sizes - Easy to use - Affordable!! (almost Php 200/sheet with 38 patches included already!) Cons: - Not locally available
For more info about the A.stop Spot Treatment and Care Patch, you can head out now to my Hicharis store (and discount!!):
I have an acne prone, oily and sensitive skin that's why it's hard for me to look for products that will best suit my skin without having breakouts. As you all know, I had a HUGE PIMPLE BREAKOUTS a year ago that lasted for 6 months (cystic acne!!!). Good thing, my skin is now way better although recently, the breakouts started again. Good thing, my skin is now healing and I haven't had any huge pimples so far.
My skin is far from perfect. I still have red marks, blemishes and imperfections although those are really manageable compared to having pimple breakouts. Lately, I've been trying out different skincare product to help "maintain" the skin I have now.
Here are the tips on how to avoid having pimples or acne:
1. Start with a good cleanser.
Good skincare starts with a good cleanser. Before, I don't focus much on cleansing of the skin thus adding up to the oil production that I have on my skin. Oil starts to build up on my t-zone in about 2 hours thus more oil = clogging of pores = pimples. Now, I make sure to double or triple cleanse my skin.
2. Use products with the ingredients like Benzoyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid and Retinol.
There are a LOT of different anti-acne products in the market that claims to get rid of acne so I make sure to look these ingredients up before I'm convinced. For me, these are the basic ones that should be in an anti-acne product.
3. Personally, use non-too moisturizing products.
My current skin is normal to dry and it really takes 10-12 hours before I oil up. No oil production = no
build up of bacteria = no pimples. I prefer products that would really strip off the oil on my skin thus leaving it dry. Though at times, my skin looks so rough, dry and dull so I still use moisturizers every 2-3x a week. Personally, I noticed that most of the Korean products are too moisturizing for the Philippine weather (hot and humid). These Korean products are made for Korean weather thus most of their products are moisturizing. Before, moisturizers really makes my skin more oily and thus I experienced having bad breakouts. Now, I choose Korean products carefully.
4. Watch your diet.
5. Sleep on time.
I noticed that the more hours I sleep, the less pimple breakouts I have. It also helps to shrink the pimples when you get to sleep for more than 8 hours because the cells regenerate faster when we sleep on time (at night).
6. You can use supplement such as Collagen.
7. Use spot treatment to treat the pimples.
6. Hydrate daily!
We need to hydrate daily to replenish fluids and get rid of toxins in the body.
7. When all else fails, you can consult a Dermatologist.
Today, I'll be sharing with you the BEST TONERS I tried that I highly recommended for OILY, ACNE-PRONE and SENSITIVE skin.
1. Cicaloe Water Soothing Toner
from the Korean brand, Labno. The Cicaloe Water Soothing Toner is a fresh water type toner is used for troubled, acne-prone, sensitive and inflamed skin. It has Centella Asiatica and Madecasosside to quickly soothe and protects the skin through instant hydration. It can also remove dead skin cells, blackheads and gives the skin a smooth feel.
*Main Ingredients:
- Centella Asiaticais medicinal plant that has been popular as a skincare ingredient for quite sometime now. It has a lot of skin benefits such as an antioxidant, revitalize the skin's protective barrier and gives hydration to the skin.
- Madecasossideis an ingredient derived from the plant Centella Asiatica. It reduces the redness and irritation on the skin while keeping smooth and hydrated.
Weight:200ml Price: ₱980
My Thoughts: I've been using this toner as my everyday toner for weeks and I like how it freshen up my skin. I like that it preps my skin for the next routine by keeping my skin clean and smooth. It has just the right amount of hydration which I don't mind. It also helped to remove makeup residue, dirt and oil on my skin especially at night. No breakouts for 2-3 weeks of use. The main 2 ingredients (Centella Asiatica and Madecassoside) really helped to soothe my skin.
An all-in-one gentle toner and exfoliator that helps balance the PH levels of your skin. It also helps to unclogs & minimizes pores, refines skin tone and promotes skin renewal.
Weight:150mlPrice: ₱349.00
My Thoughts: I find the toner very mild with a little moisture on the side. I prefer using this every other day instead.
You can check their products are SM Beauty Stores and Watsons.
3. Thayers Witch Hazel Toner
which is alcohol-free, non-drying, gentle toner made from Witch Hazel, Aloe Vera and Rose Water. It is free from parabens and propylene glycol.
What is witch hazel?
Is a powerful medicinal plant that relieves inflammation, fights acne, reduce skin irritation and fights acne.
It is a natural astringent which moves oil from skin and it is also has an anti bacterial properties which are perfect for those who have acne skin.
What does Rose Petal do?
It contain natural oils for to moisturized the skin. I relaxes and promotes glow on the skin. It gives that natural dewiness on the skin.
While the Aloe Vera soothes the skin and also reduce skin irritation and inflammation.
Weight: 355ml Price: Php695
My Thoughts: Having an acne, oily and sensitive skin makes it hard for me to find the RIGHT toner that would suit my skin and cause no breakouts. After using the Thayers Witch Hazel Toner for almost 2 months, I can say that this is one of theBEST TONERSI've ever tried. It's a mild and gentle toner which didn't dry out or irritate my skin. I noticed that this toner helped lessen the oil production that I have thus I didn't experience any breakouts at all. Love the huge bottle as I know I can use it for a longer period. You can also use this as a facial mask instead. I can't honestly see any cons for this toner except that the bottle is of course, not travel friendly although I believe they have a smaller once in case you want to bring this around.
Thayers Witch Hazel Toner is now available in the Philippines. You can check their products are SM Beauty Stores and Watsons.
4. Eggplant Daily BHA Toner
washes away impurities, dead skin cell and sebum for that clear and fine skin. It has pH 5.5 which set ups the balance on the skin and also soothes troubled skin. It contains 95% nature-originated ingredients.
Key ingredients:
84.43% Eggplant extract ("LUPEOL" - anti trouble, for clear and fine skin)
0.5% salicylic acid (removes dead cells on skin and sebum in pores to make your skin soft and clean)
Price: ₱1,070
My Thoughts:
I'm so picky when it comes to trying toner and this is definitely an exception. I love how the toner feels so light, soothing and made my skin brighter It provides just the RIGHT AMOUNT of hydration on my skin while still keeping it fresh and light. It's not too moisturizing that's why my skin really LOVES this! It also helps to control the oil on my t-zone area and keeps my makeup less oily all through out the day. I highly recommend this for oily to normal type of skin.
A mild toner w/c is kind to skin with virtually no alcohol. Cleanses face with all kinds of surface dirt collected during the day and keeps the moisture of the upper layer of the skin. Helps stimulate the skin after cleansing and help maintain a protective acidic coating on the skin, which help to maintain the strength and cohesiveness of the skin.
Ingredients: Aqua, Sodium Metabisulfate, Vitamin C,Ethyl alcohol are the ingredients found in the skin toner which is very mild with zero percentage alcohol.
Weight: 100ml Price: P155
My Thoughts:
I've been using the Beauche Toner since 2012 and love how it did wonders on my skin. It is truly a mild gentle toner that removes the makeup residue, dirt and oil and preps the skin for the next skincare routine. I love how soft my skin is after use. No breakouts.
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Having an acne prone, oily and sensitive skin is H-A-R-D. I've dealing with this type of skin since teenage years and I have tried almost ALL of the products to prevent pimples. I always say that a good skin begins with a good cleanser. Removing all the makeup, dirt, oil and residue is a must for me. The 1st or 2nd step of my skincare routine will always be cleansing.
Today, I'm going to share with you my review about a product I am very curious about from the first time I saw it. This is the A.stop Foam Face & Body Cleanser which is made in Korea. I've use the famous A.stop Toner earlier this year and it's one of the best toners for acne skin that I've tried. I didn't know that they have other products available so I got excited when I first saw that they now have a foam cleanser too! The A.stop Foam Face & Body Cleanser is a functional cleanser for to control sebum and prevents bacteria formation. It relives skin irritation with its Tea Tree ingredient and also contains Salicylic Acid (BHA) to exfoliate the skin. It helps to maintain skin's moisture without the tight feeling. Made for acne, oily and sensitive skin.
It comes in a large green tube.I like that the packaging is very appealing.
It has a soft creamy formulation and easily removes dirt, makeup and residue.
I've used the A.Stop Toner months ago and it definitely works well with my acne prone skin. Having a high expectations, this cleanser didn't fail me. I love how creamy the formula is and can easily remove the makeup, oil and dirt left on my skin. My skin feels squeaky clean after use and that's a thing I really look for a cleanser. It also helped with the oily production as I feel that I don't easily produce much oil now. It may be a little pricey for a cleanse but the tube is really HUGE and it's worth the money! I've been using this for almost a month now and I didn't experienced a single pimple while using this. The A.Stop Foam Face & Body Cleanser definitely prevents any pimples! My skin totally loves this product and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for acne prone, oily and sensitive type of skin.
For more info about the A.stop Foam Face & Body Cleanser, you can head out now to my Hicharis store (and discount!!):
SUNSCREEN + POWDER? Since I'm into whitening and I've been using a lot of whitening products especially to lighten up my blemishes, sunscreen are a MUST! Living in a tropical country where the sun is always up, using SPF can be helpful to prevent unwanted skin discoloration in the future.
Recently, I've tried a NEW MAKEUP and SKINCARE in one product which I truly love! This is the MINERAL SUN KILL RX powder from the Korean brand Catrin. This mineral powder that allows the skin to breathe while keeping it's moisture and controlling the excess sebum. It hasSPF46 PA+++ that has long lasting protection from harmful UV rays. It also helps to cover the pores and even prevent oil production. Also has 100% naturally-derived minerals that doesn't contain oils, talc, artificial coloring or chemical ingredient. It can used as a daily makeup an sun care without irritation.
Ingredients: Mica, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Bismuth Oxychloride, Silica, Yellow Oxide of Iron, Red Oxide of Iron, Iron Oxide Black, Quartz, Sapphire Powder The packaging comes with a box and the product itself comes as a compact container. It comes with a built in puff while the powder is at the bottom part. The lid comes with a mirror.
Weight: 12g Price: ₱650 (Click HEREfor direct link) The natural mineral powder has a light coverage and immediately brightens the skin. It only comes with 1 shade that easily adapts to any skin tone. It has a natural and matte finish.
How to Use: Twist the white cap in counter-clockwise direction. Hold only the cap and twist. Lightly tap the puff on your skin.
Pros: - 2-in-1 makeup and skin care - Has SPF - Natural finish - Matte finish - Adapts to any skin tone - Comes with a mirror Cons: - Bulky, bigger than the usual compact powder - I personally didn't like the puff that came with it (I'd rather still use a powder brush for application)
For more info about the SUNKILL NATURAL 100 MINERAL POWDER, you can head out now to my Hicharis store (and discount!!):
One of my secret to having a smooth and no-lines-lip is LIP BALM. And would you believe that I can't live without LIP BALM?! Yes, I've been using lip balms since I was 11 years old! (now I'm 30 haha) I remembered having wind burns most of the time when I was at that age and I didn't know what to do. My lips were so dry and chapped. Until my aunt introduced me to my life safer - the lip balm! I remembered saving up my 'baon' just to buy a lip balm. Since then, I've been using lip balm to keep my lips soft and smooth. Proud to say that I've been through out my high school years as the GIRL WHO CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT LIP BALM! (It's even in my high school year book! haha).
My current lips are little dry especially when I'm at work. Honestly, I don't use lip balms when I'm out and I only use them when I'm at home. (As in para akong kumain ng lechon when I'm at home! With Unlimited layers and application of lip balm!). I recently, tried a NEW LIP BALM that changed my lip care routine.
This is the VASELINE LIP THERAPY BALM STICKS that are the same as their petroleum jelly ones but now in a stick type. It gives the lip a nourishment keeping it moisturized, soft and heals dry lips. It is non-stick and non-greasy which is a perfect base for your lips! This product is also clinically proven and dermatologically tested. Made in Korea.
They have 4 variants: Rose (Red), Aloe Vera (Green), Cocoa Butter (Brown) and the Original one (Blue).
Php 99/each.
What I like about this stick balms is that it is very handy and can easily fit in to my kikay pouch. It has the same formula as their petroleum jelly but since it's stick type, this is less greasy and non-messy. I've been using this for weeks now as my base before applying my lip stick. Before, I don't use any lip balm or base and it really made my lips dry and chapped especially when I'm in my 16hr duty. But since I've use this, it helped to moisturized my lips and makes it easier for me open my mouth when speaking. I love that they have 4 variants to choose from although my faves are the Rose and Aloe Vera one.
Vaseline Lip Therapy Balm Sticks are now available at any Watsons store.
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