Archive for July 2020

COLLAGEN has been DEFINITELY became part of my life when I first discovered it in 2015/2016. This played a big part in my skin care routine and since then, I've been constantly taking different collagen to take care of my skin.

My skin is acne prone, oily and sensitive type. I've been battling with this type of skin since teenage years and I've tried it all! Way back in 2015/2016, my main GOAL of taking collagen is to help prevent pimple breakouts. Not only it helped prevent my acne but it also helped to take care of my skin and keeps it youthful.
Taking care of the skin doesn’t just focus on physical application but also from what we intake or how we take of our skin from within. I also noticed that Placenta and Collagen are great combination when it comes to taking care of the skin from within.
Fast forward to 2020, I am now 31 years old and I can say that COLLAGEN plays BIG ROLE (over the years) to keep my skin healthy, acne free and youthful.
I’ve been meaning to share these products that worked with me these past few years and finally came up with a list of my TOP AND RECOMMENDED COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE SKIN that worked well for me. Most of the products I will mentioned have an individual review on my blog and channel so I’ll also be putting the links below.
1. ORIHIRO DENSE COLLAGEN

Product Info: has 30x more concentrated collagen and also has placenta extract. It also has Proteoglycan extract and Vitamin C. *Key Ingredients: Collagen 60,000mg (dipeptide called PO, OG prolyl hydroxyproline, hydroxyprolylglycine) Placenta 1500mg (amino acids, peptides, minerals, vitamins, enzymes, saccharides) Proteoglycan extract (has Hyaluronic acid for the moisture in the skin) Vitamin C Results: one of my HOLY GRAIL AND RECOMMENDED product to help prevent or maintain having a good skin. Again, I last had a pimple last January and it's already March and I didn't experience even a small pimple as of the moment. I was so stressed and had lack of sleep for the past weeks and still my skin is glowy and brighter, thanks to the Orihiro Collagen! Love how it keeps my skin soft, smooth and plumper! If you'll ask me what 's the best Orihiro Collagen among the 3 (Old Placenta Collagen Powder vs Hyaluronic Acid Powder), I prefer this one since it has more collagen included. Honestly, I don't feel any difference compared to the old packaging. Though the Hyaluronic once gives more moisture to the skin. Personally, I prefer this NEW Orihiro since the old packaging isn't working with my skin anymore. So if you're new to the collagen and looking for a good collagen to try, I highly recommended ANY Orihiro Collagen! Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
2. Pure Beauty Collagen

Product Info: is a collagen powder mix which is an intensive nourishment of the skin and body, clinically proven to reduce lines and wrinkles, brighten skin tone, prevent skin sagging and nourish the layers of cartilage, joints and tendons while helping improve arthritis and inflammation. It is made and manufactured in Japan but distributed here in the Philippines. *Key Ingredients: Collagen - for skin, hair and nails Hyaluronic Acid - nourish and hydrate the skin; moist and supple skin COQ10 - antioxidant for cell growth and maintenance Glutathione - antioxidant which reduce pigmentation Results: I've been taking collagen for years and I must say that taking this supplement needs maintenance and long term use to see the full effects. Some may not immediately see the effects that why I highly recommend taking it for a longer period. You'll eventually see the effects (and hopefully thank me) in the future. Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
3. SKJN COLLAGEN

Product Info: which is a daily supplement that is used to keep the skin moisturized, firm and younger. It also rejuvenates the skin, stimulates the production of Collagen and Elastin that reduces the appearance of wrinkles. It is formulated and manufactured in Japan. Main Ingredients: Per Microtab Sea Collagen Peptide 1000mg Pearl Coix Extract 100mg Silk Peptide 50mg Coenzyme Q10 20mg Results: I've been taking this collagen for about a month now and I like how it keeps my skin soft, supple and youthful. It also gives a radiant glow on my skin. I usually have a different shifting schedules (usually working for 16 hours a day) and I love how plump my skin is even after shift. I also noticed that my dark spots are a little lighter now and I have less hair fall. I am usually sensitive to new products so I'm glad that I didn't have any breakouts on this. Personally, I don't like taking too much tablets in a day so I prefer to take 4 tabs a day only. Overall, I would highly recommended this collagen based on the ingredients included, number of tablets and price. Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
4. FROZEN COLLAGEN

Product Info: is a collagen with whitening properties. Their collagen is derived from fish which has the same collagen structure of human skin. It helps to repair the skin and reduce wrinkles. It also has Vitamin C. It has 12 extracts from Japan to help nourish the skin, reduce dark spots, improve hair and bones and even protect the skin from the sun. This product is made in Japan but distributed in Thailand. Main Ingredients: Fish Hydrolyzed Collagen 30,000mg L-Glutathione 10,000mg Results: I've been taking collagen for years and honestly, you can only start to see the effects after a few months thus taking this once a day. Plus I don't want to harm my liver by taking a lot of supplements everyday so I prefer using this 1 cap a day. I love that this product made my skin glow and gives that healthy look. It also helps to prevent or lessen my pimple during those times. For the whitening part, it didn't give that much glow maybe because it only has low dose of glutathione but still gave me a glow. If you are looking for an affordable collagen that is effective, I highly recommend trying this one!

Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
5. AIYA GLUTA COLLAGEN Product Info: Japan's 2-in-1 Glutathione and Collagen. Antioxidant, reduce cell damage, improves immunity, fights skin aging, advanced whitening. It also has Yeast extract which is a blend rich in NIACINAMIDE, proteins, amino acids and minerals! Results: For a month, I noticed that my skin became soft and supple even if I sleep late or sleep for shorter hours. Before taking the product, I had knee pain for weeks and on my 4th day of taking both products, I noticed that the pain was gone. Last month, my skin started to have pimple breakouts and after taking this, I noticed that it lessen my pimples, helps to dry it up and even prevents it. Currently, I don't have any pimple just a month after using these. The dark marks did fade and my pores are slightly smaller. I didn't paid that much attention with the whitening effects but I started to get compliments how whiter and brighter my skin is on the 4th week of use. I also noticed that my elbows and knees are slightly lighter compared to before. Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
6. PREMIUM COLLAGEN POWDER Product Info: All-in-one premium collagen powder (fish collagen) and placenta (horse placenta) that can help with slimming, whitening and skin glow. Also used for anti-aging, prevent fine lines, boosts immune system, hydrates and moisturize the skin, stronger nails, bones and hair and helps with weight loss. Main Ingredients: Garcinia - helps you lose your appetite or desire to eat than usual, reduces cravings for unhealthy food, positive mood, increases concentration and energy, stabilized sugar levels, improve bowel movements, reduced joint pains Hyaluronic Acid - promotes healthier and supple skin, speed wound healing, relive joint pains, soothe acid reflux symptoms, relieve dry eye, preserve bone strength, prevent bladder pain Glutathione - skin whitening, anti aging, prevent wrinkles, detoxifies, anti oxidant, boosts immune system, spot prevention Hydrogen + Horse Placenta - anti aging, anti inflammatory, anti oxidant, cell activation, prevents wrinkles, improves immunity, moisturizes the skin, hormonal balance Collagen peptide - improves skin health, support bone strength, relieve joint pain, boost muscle mass Result: For a month, I noticed that my skin became soft and supple even if I sleep late or sleep for shorter hours. Before taking the product, I had knee pain for weeks and on my 4th day of taking both products, I noticed that the pain was gone. Last month, my skin started to have pimple breakouts and after taking this, I noticed that it lessen my pimples, helps to dry it up and even prevents it. Currently, I don't have any pimple just a month after using these. The dark marks did fade and my pores are slightly smaller. I didn't paid that much attention with the whitening effects but I started to get compliments how whiter and brighter my skin is on the 4th week of use. I also noticed that my elbows and knees are slightly lighter compared to before. Review: BLOG || YOUTUBE
Check out my Youtube channel for the video review:

I've been taking collagen for years and I must say that taking this supplement needs maintenance and long term use to see the full effects. Some may not immediately see the effects that why I highly recommend taking it for a longer period. You'll eventually see the effects (and hopefully thank me) in the future.

It's been a long while since I last reviewed a whitening soap. Today, I wanna share with you a NEW Papaya soaps that I've been using this past few months. Due to the current problems we are facing right now, I think this is the BEST time to focus on your personal cleanliness and maintaining a good skin. Since, most of us are working at home or have less time going outside, this is the perfect time to whiten our skin.

I've been using same whitening soap way back 2012 and started to religiously use different whitening products in 2016. 4 years have passed and I'm glad to achieve this kind of skin tone. My goal before was to even out my skin tone and lighten my dark spots - now, my goal still the lighten "some" dark spots and to maintain my body skin tone.

For whitening, I always and HIGHLY RECOMMEND using whitening soaps instead as I believe it gives a permanent result. I have been using whitening soaps since 2012 so I truly believe in using soaps for whitening instead. I do whitening reviews for that past years and I make sure to use every product that I share for 1-2 months before I come with a product review.

Today, let me share with you my review on theses Papaya soaps that I've using for a while. Papaya soaps are one of the BEST ingredient/product to effectively whiten and lighten the skin.

*Please take note that this review is based on my experience. One may or may not experience the same result with the time frame that I've used this. Whitening of the skin may depend on different factors such as your current body tone, lifestyle and products we are using. We all have different effects to a certain product but whitening may take a long while for me. Patience is a must when using a whitening soap. Trust me, I'll all be worth it in the future.

SKIN ELITE Papaya with Cubes Soap

Product Description: Helps to lighten the skin blemishes.
Packaging: It comes in a oblong shaped soap with papaya cubes inside.

Weight: 90g
Scent: Strong papaya scent

Skin Treat Secret Soap

Product Description: It has a combination of whitening ingredients that helps whiten the lighten the skin blemishes and dark spots.
Packaging: It comes in a oblong shaped soap with bubble mesh.

Scent: Papaya Scent

Main Ingredients: (both)
✔️GLUTATHIONE: not only decreases the melanin (pigmentation) in your skin, but has also been found to decrease wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.
✔️PAPAYA: reduce the appearance of dark patches, lightening your skin.
✔️KOJIC: kojic acid also contains some antimicrobial properties. It may help fight off several common types of bacterial strains even in small dilutions. This can help treat acne caused by bacteria in the skin. It may also lighten scars from acne that haven't faded yet.

How to use:
Use Skin Elite in the morning and Skin Treat at night for best results!

Watch out for my full review on my Youtube channel below:

RESULTS:

PROS:
- Brightens the skin in as early as 2 weeks!
- Whitens the dark spots
- Great combination
- Mild on the skin
- Doesn't dissolve easily
- Love the scent

CONS:
- A little drying

Verdict:
After using these papaya soaps for a month (with 2-3x a day of use), I can say that these combination soaps really worked to maintain my skin and brightens my dark spots. I like that this papaya soap already has the 3 powerful whitening ingredients - papaya, glutatahione and kojic acid which we all know that effectively whitens the skin. I did see the difference of my skin on the 2nd week of use. These soaps maybe a little drying for me so I advice using a moisturizing lotion. Overall, I highly recommend using both of these products in effectively whitening of the skin.

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I've been seeing the Sabbat bluetooth earphone since I've been seeing it their ads on my feeds since March! Honestly, I feel that the price range were a little expensive for me so I did wait for a huge sale. Until last 7.7, I was finally able to score a huge discounted price on Shopee plus the all pink design was able (they are usually out of stock when it is sale) so I immediately ordered it online.

I got mine from TICTECHTOEPH on Shopee via COD. I did immediately got it on the 2nd day. So fast right?

Before I get started with my review, let me share with you a little back story on why I wanted a good quality earphones. I've been looking for a good quality and affordable earphones for the very long time. I was using a good earphones years before but it broke and then I bought the same one again. But since that model is an old one, I also got an old stock - my wired were all brittle. Since I was still looking for a new one, I had to use cheap earphone from Miniso for months. (Not against Miniso and yes their earphones had a clear sound but it's really different when you already had a good earphone before. Plus even though I am very careful in handling them, the life span of these earphones is maximum to 3 months of use then I had to buy another one. When I changed my phone a year ago, I got a great free earphones (still not the best but compared to Miniso, it has a better sound quality). Although it broke after a few months of use. I think it broke last Feb or March and so I had to use an extra earphones (which sounded worst) but I have no choice since I'm still looking for a new one.

Last April, I got a wired earphones that I really love but I was still looking for a bluetooth most especially for my Tiktok videos. Haha Yes, I initially wanted a bluetooth ones for tiktok then for other purposes too such as editing, listening to music and playing Mobile Legends.

So here is my SABBAT X12 Pro in Pink.

They have a lot of different colors to choose from but I decided to go with the basic all pink ones. There are also other series such as X12 Ultra and E12. I chose this one because it is the cheapest among all plus it has good reviews on the net so I was expecting a good quality sound.

What's in the box:
- Sabbat X12 Pro Earphones
- Charging box
- Extra ear tips? plugs? (I really don't know the name for it)
- User info/Warranty card

Price: Php1989 (got it from TICTECHTOEPH)

First of all, the packaging is so sleek and has a premium feels. I love that the box has a good texture outside and it is really sturdy. The earphones is an in-ear (like Airpods). The charging box has a glossy finish and it uses a Type C usb. I love the baby pink design of these.

The fit on my ears are okay but sometimes it does fall off. This is not recommended for gym or when you are commuting as these have a tendency to fall off. I prefer to use this indoors only.

The connectivity is superb. I had no problems pairing it the first time and it doesn't disconnect even if you are not using it. It has almost no lag (maybe 0.5 sec delay) but you won't even notice it. I can still play games smoothly on my phone.

The only problem I had is that when I use the bluetooth on my phone, the wifi goes slow. But this doesn't happen to Sabbat earphones but also my other bluetooth devices. Maybe it's the problem of my phone?

There is a little noise cancellation since it comes in inpods type. You can increase the volume for that good sound surround. But I prefer minimal volume so that I can still hear what is happening to my surroundings.

And now, let's go to the sound. I day I got these, I immediately used the earphones. And honestly, I was DISAPPOINTED. At first, I wasn't sure if I got a fake one or a bad quality ear phone since I felt that the sounds wasn't that good enough for me. The sound was good, very bassy but not too clear and crisp for me. I have a HIGH EXPECTATIONS on these since I've read almost all has GOOD REVIEWS on these.

Personally, I have a certain way of listening to music. I want to listen to every strum of the guitar, sound of the drums and the clarity of the vocals. But this doesn't fit to my criteria.

First impression of the Sabbat X12 - Has a loud volume, full sound, bassy, not clear and crisp. So I watched the reviews and listen to the samples from the Sabbat X12 Pro. After hearing those, I realized that it has the same sound as mine so I believe I got an original one. Well, I haven't seen a fake one yet.

Took me a week to really appreciate it. But what made me satisfied to this one is that I downloaded an EQUALIXER app and it saved the quality of the sound. I love that the equalizer helped to adjust the sounds that fit me. I can now listen to BETTER QUALITY sounds with the Equalizer app.

Battery life is good. Took 1 hour to charge the charging box. You can use the earphones up to 6 hours. Since I've bought it, I haven't used up too much battery on the earphones that it will really last for days.

I've been using this for weeks to a month now and I can say that I am quite satisfied for the sound quality it has given that I'll open the equalizer while using it. Given the price of less than Php 2,000, I think it is quite DECENT compared to the cheap bluetooth earphones. Maybe it was over hyped that why I had expectations of it plus the almost good reviews I see online. Maybe if you've used cheap earphones before, you can appreciate this sound better. But if you've already heard the good clear and crisp sound of other earphones, you'll find this just okay.

Will update this blog maybe after 6 months.

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