Archive for May 2021

COLLAGEN has been DEFINITELY became a 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.

Already on my 30's, taking I make sure to take COLLAGEN once a day to keep my skin youthful. I've been taking collagen since late 2016 and it helped to lessen my acne breakouts plus made my skin soft and plump. I stopped taking collagen in late 2017 due to lack of funds and was taking an anti-acne medications that time. I started taking collagen in 2019 until present. 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. So I can say that COLLAGEN plays a BIG ROLE (over the years) to keep my skin healthy, acne free and youthful.

Today, I'll be sharing with you the current COLLAGEN that I've been taking for more than a month. This is the ELZA GLUTA CORALA GLUTATHIONE + COLLAEGN, is a dietary supplement that is use to whiten the skin and keep the skin moist, soft and tight. It contains GLUTATHIONE to help lighten and brighten the skin, reduces dark circles and freckles. It also has COLLAGEN to restore the skin elasticity and gives moisture to the skin. This also helps to improve the health of the total body cells. It claims to give 5x more whiter skin, has fast effect and gives off that pinkish bright skin. Product is made in Thailand.

* Each capsule is 528mg

Glutathione 250mg

Collagen 30mg

Vitamin C 50mg

Strawberry Extract 50mg

Alpha Lipoic Acid 50mg

Packaging: It comes in a small pink resealable pouch. Color of the capsule is white.

1 sachet = 60 capsules

Price: Php200 at Your Beauty Shop (https://shopee.ph/yourbeautyshop)

Taste: Fishy after taste (this is normal)

How to Use: Take 1-2 capsules once a day after wake up or before bedtime

Watch my video review on my Youtube channel below:

Pros:

- Brightens my skin in as early as 6 weeks

- Cheapest Glutathione and Collagen in one

- Glowing skin

- Helped lessen my pimples

- Good for the immune system

Cons:

- Took a while before I felt the side effects

- Ingredients a little less than the normal competitor/brands

For more info about the ELZA GLUTA CORALA GLUTATHIONE + COLLAGEN , you may check the link below:

https://shopee.ph/yourbeautyshop

I always want a back up with the things that I have. I've been using a cheap earphones as my "regular" earphones and I use the KZ ZST PRO (which I bought last year) as my go-to earphones whenever I edit my videos or wants to listen to a good music. I've been using it for a year and it has a good quality sound for someone who want to listen to every instruments and vocals of a music. It's cheap and has a good quality. I also made a review of that last if ever you want to check it out.

KZ ZST PRO review.

I'm not that familiar with the KZ brand until last year when my friend suggested for me to buy this. The design of their earphones are very catchy - hello to detachable ear phones. You can use it wired, as a bluetooth earphone or even attached a wireless bluetooth device. Plus all the reviews are great.

My "regular" earphones broke so I was looking for an alternative one. Was browsing at Shopee (again) when I came across a new series from the KZ brand. It is much cheaper and the look of the earphones are sleek and simple. It is cheaper then the KZ ZST PRO so I bought this one as my alternative-everyday-regular earphones. And when it came, I was wowed by its sound quality!

Here is my KZ EDX In-Ear Headphone with Mic.

What's in the box:- KZ EDX In-Ear Headphone with Mic- Detachable cord/wire - 2 extra ear buds - User info- Warranty card

The earphone is simple and classy. It makes me feel that I am pro. Haha Anyway, so I got the color white (they have it in black) and it comes in a gold pink cord/wire. It feels lightweight and you won't feel that pressure on your ears when you use it. It feels nice, comfortable and tight when used.

The wires are detachable meaning you can easily buy another cable wires for this. You can use this without the wires. Also saw a cable for wireless blue tooth which I am eyeing to buy soon. Impressive right?
It also comes with a microphone with sound buttons.

The wire has a microphone and sound button although you can opt for non-mic which a little less than the price of the one with the mic. It has a long cable length (1.2m). Not sure of the material used for the wires but feels like plastic but sturdy.
It comes with a silicone tip and you can an extra ones in case you want to change the grip of the buds on your ears.   Price: Php330 (got it from Shopee)
You can check out my YOUTUBE Channel for the video review below:

And now, let's go to the sound. I was not expecting it to be as good as the KZ ZST since it much cheaper but girl, I was wrong! For a cheaper price, the sounds are clear and more punchy! For listening to music, I always like to listen to the details of the instruments used. This KZ EDX provided a clear detailed sound. Love the noise cancellation and the great sound surround (feels like the sound is just next to you).

I've been using this earphones for almost 3 months now and I can say that I am highly impressed. With the design, sound, performance and price of this, I can say this is so far is the BEST BUDGET EARPHONE I've bought. I've read good reviews of this (especially musicians) and I know this is a good quality earphones and would really last long!

I have an oily, acne skin and as you all know I've been battling with this kind of skin since I was a teenager. I always wanted a clear and smooth skin but it never really happen since my teenage years. I also do have a sensitive skin making it hard to for me to try skincare products at the same time. So for years, I've been looking and trying out different products to help my troubled skin.

My skin got better the fast few years but since October 2020 - my skin started to have breakouts again (maybe because of the mask) thus I am again, looking for the BEST products to control my acne skin. I recently discovered this product from the US and gladly, I took the risk and bought this one. This is the only toner pads I use since December 2020.

This is the STRIDEX MAXIMUM PADS that contains 2% SALICYLIC ACID. It has the highest level of acne-fighting medicine allowed without a prescription. This is recommended for moderate cases of acne.

- Alcohol free

- Removes dirt, oil, sweat and other impurities

- Penetrates deep down the skin to unclog pores

- Dissolves deep down oil

- Help prevent new pimples from forming

Active Ingredient: Salicylic acid 2.0%

Inactive Ingredients: *Ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, *fragrance, *menthol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, purified water, simethicone, sodium borate, tetrasodium EDTA.

WHAT IS SALICYLIC ACID?

It is a beta hydroxy acid known for reducing acne by exfoliating the skin and keeping pores clear. It penetrates into your skin and works to dissolve the dead skin cells clogging your pores. It can take several weeks of use for you to see its full effect.

It comes in a red box packaging and you can clearly read the information of this product. It comes in a sturdy tub. I got the 55 pads packaging (they also have 90 pads) and each pad is soaked well.

HOW IT FEELS ON THE SKIN?

There is a slight tingling sensation on the skin with first few uses. But after a few weeks of use, the tingling sensation lessen over time. My skin also felt dry for the first 1-2 hours.

HOW I USE IT?

Since I find 1 pad too much for my whole skin, I cut 1 pad into 4 parts - each tiny pad is already enough to cover the whole face.t first I used it once a day, every other day. After a week or so, I used it from once a day to 2x a everyday (day & night). Been using this along with the Cosrx AC Collection Mild Cleansing Foam (also has Salicylic Acid) and my breakouts were lessen since then,

RESULTS:

Been using this since December 2020 (today is April 2021, with 4 months of use) and I can say that this product EFFFECTIVELY lessen my pimple breakouts. Since last October 2020, my pimple breakouts are starting to get worst that is why I was looking for the best products to treat and prevent my acne. That time, I got a lot of pimples on the right side of the face and it wasn't stopping. I got 3-4 pimples growing on the same area. Good thing, a friend from Instagram suggested this product. I was a little skeptical at first it was my first time hearing of this product. It was brand from the US and in the Philippines, Korean skincare products are more popular. After reading the review, I finally decided to order this one (even if it was a little expensive for a product I am not sure if it'll work).

During the first week of use, I find that it was too drying for my skin thus using it every other day. Then I observed if my skin will get better or not. Glady, I didn't got new pimples that time. Until my skin got used to this that that's when I started to use it once everyday to twice everyday (day and night).

Although my skin still looks worst cause of the red pimple marks, hyperpigmentation and blemishes -my skin is way better compared to last year. I only got 2-3 pimps before the time of the month, maybe small pimples that fades after 4-5 days.

By the way, I also use other anti-pimple treatment along with this such as the Cosrx AC Collection Mild Cleansing Foam for my cleanser and Pimple patches to control the oil or drain the pimples once it pops. Will share more of that on my next blog posts.

Overall, I find this product HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for someone with the same skin - oily, acne prone and sensitive skin. You just have to find the right products to make it work well. Totally recommended!

WHERE I GOT IT: Can't find the exact name of the shop but I got in on Shopee

Check out my Youtube channel for the video review: