San San HD Concealer Review.

Looking for a long lasting and high definition concealer to cover up those dark under eyes and pimple marks? I highly suggest the San San High Definition Concealer. I've been struggling to hide my dark under eyes and pimple marks since I started using makeup. I tried a lot of concealer yet nothing really worked for me until I tried using the San San HD Concealer. It comes in an opaque shiny violet packaging with a twistable pen brush type concealer.

This concealer has a thick consistency and is very easy to blend. It has medium to full coverage and it is very long lasting. It really covers up my dark under eyes and pimple marks the whole day that's why I really really love this product. It is easy to blend especially when using a damp beauty blender. This product made my skin look really smooth and natural because not only that it covers up your imperfections, it also has a powdery finish which makes it look natural when applied. This product is also healthy for your skin because it has Vitamin A, C, E and it is SPF 15 as well. Hands down to this product! For its affordable price, I was blown away by what it does on my face. I bought it for only Php 125.00 on HBC and I will for sure hoard this product.

I hope this gave you some info about the San San HD Concealer. I really recommend using it! ☺

Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation Review

Hi girls! If you are using makeup everyday like me, you know the struggle of having heavy and sticky foundation especially when the hot weather is just not cooperating well with your foundation. I finally found the best foundation that really suits my skin and this extremely hot weather here in the Philippines. I started using the Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation last month and I immediately fell in love with this product.

The Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation has a non-dewy finish and its water based. Using water based products on your skin helps lessen skin breakouts compared to the oil based ones and this product also moisturizes your skin. This foundation hydrates skin for 12 hours and delivers soft matte finish for velvet-smooth perfection. It is ideal for normal to combination skin. It comes in an opaque plastic tube with a twist cap. The product has a creamy texture which makes it very easy to apply and it also provides medium to full coverage. It has 12 shades which are the Natural Beige (75), Caramel (92), Classic Ivory (20), Coconut (95), Creamy Natural (50), Honey Beige (90), Ivory(15), Nude (40), Porcelain Ivory (10), Pure Beige (70), Sandy Beige (60) and Warm Porcelain (5). Swatches are provided below.

I got mine in Sandy Beige (60) because it has yellow undertone and it blends on my skin really well. A little goes a long way in this product because as I mentioned earlier, it is very easy to blend and its not heavy or sticky when applied. Its very light on my skin when it dries and it literally covers all of acne marks and the blemishes as well.The only down side for me is that the product itself didn't fill up the packaging. I bought this for only Php 500.00 and it is one of the best purchase I've ever made. It never failed to make my skin look nice and soft. I will for sure purchase another one.

Hope this somehow answered some of your questions and gave you an idea about the Maybelline Dream Velvet Soft Matte Hydrating Foundation! ☺

4 Effective Anti Acne Products in the Philippines.

Here in the Philippines, we suffer from extreme heat. We sweat a lot and most of us suffer from oily skin. In addition to that, the dirt and pollution we encounter every time we're out. For girls, there's always that time of the month that we hated which is when we have our period. These are some of the causes why we are having acne breakouts. I'm not a doctor or an expert but in my experience, these are some of the reasons why my skin just breaks out. 

As teenagers, we are very conscious on our skin especially when we don't really use makeup that much and for some girls that use makeup, admit it, there are times that concealer just can't cover those acne and acne scars. I know, its really annoying because I've been through all of those things before. I used to have a lot of acne and acne scars until I realized I need to do something to get rid of it. Now, I am only having one or two pimple a month, sometimes if I'm lucky enough, I'm not having any acne at all. 

I did some research and I read a lot of reviews and articles on what products to use. Not only that I searched for effective anti-acne products, I also made sure that its affordable since I'm only a college student. Just to clear things out, again, I am not a doctor or an expert. Here are some tips and the products I used that I find really effective on my skin.

PRODUCTS

1. Asian Secrets 2in1 Anti Pimple and Whitening Soap.

This product not only saved my skin from acne but it also whitened up my skin. At its affordable price, it worked really well on my skin. I immediately saw the effects after I used it for only less than a week. I used this soap as a facial cleanser and it never failed to amaze me. My pimples dried up and it didn't leave any scar at all. It's not harsh on your skin, its just like a normal soap and it smells really nice too. The scent is not strong like the other facial soaps. It really worked for me and for sure I will never remove this product in my skin care routine. Again, this is very affordable it costs for only Php 30.00 and you can buy this in any drug store or malls.

2. Garnier Pure Active Anti-Acne White (Acne and Oil Clearing) Scrub.

Aside from the Asian Secrets, I'm also using this Garnier Pure Active. Both of them worked really well on my face. After cleansing my face with Asian Secrets, I use this Garnier Pure Active as facial scrub. After using this, my skin feels so soft and smooth or should I say like a newborn's skin. This also helped lessen my oiliness and your face feels so fresh after using this. It also removes all the dirt and makeup on your face and it leaves your skin really fluffy. Im currently using the 50ml or the small one and it took me over 2 months to finish the tube. I forgot how much it costs but i think its around Php 100-150 if im not mistaken but its really worth it.

3. Skin White Advance Whitening Facial Cleanser

After cleaning my face, I also use this Skin White Advanced Whitening Facial Cleanser to remove excess dirt and oil on my face. I use this product every morning and also at night before I go to bed because I love how refreshed my face feels like after using this. It has a cooling effect after using it and it also smells amazing. I use this a lot and I never had a problem with it. This is also affordable, the small one cost for only Php 29.00 and its one of my holy grail products.

4. IWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream

Last but definitely not the least, for moisturizer I'm using IWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer. Our skin needs to be moisturized to prevent dry skin and breakouts. This moisturizer not only moisturizes your skin, it also has whitening vita which helps in whitening your skin. I've been using this for almost a year and I swear it works really well on my skin. It also has a cooling effect and it smells so good. The one in a cute pack costs for only Php 20.00 while the one in the tube costs for Php 150.00. You can buy this in any convenient stores and drug stores nationwide.

Tips:

1. Get at least 8 hours of Sleep.

2. Stay hydrated. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.

3. Make sure that the products you use on your face suits your skin type.

4. Lessen the use of makeup.

5. Eat healthy.

These are some tips and also all the products that helped me improve my skin and until now prevents my face from having acne. Always be careful on what you use on your face and remember proper rest diet will also improve your skin. I hope this will help you the way it helped me! ☺

Affordable and Effective Skin Whitening.

Are you having trouble with dark skin complexion? Are you having issues with uneven skin tone? Here are some tips and advice on how to whiten up your skin without spending too much money especially if you are only a teenage student like me.

When I was really young, I used to have fair and light skin. Then when I grew older, I started playing outside our house more often or as filipino kids are called "batang kalye" and of course as a kid I used to swim a lot since our family loves going on outings. I never really cared what I looked like before until I was in high school. I became really conscious in my skin and I started having low self-esteem because of not having light and smooth skin like other girls. For teenagers, this is the point when you reach puberty and you started to feel really conscious on how you look like and things like what people might think about you is starting to be an issue. That is when I started on looking for some ways to lighten up my skin without spending too much money. I did some research on what I should try using to at least lighten or whiten up my skin. 

Disclaimer: These are only tips and advice that for me is really effective. It depends on your skin but you can always try to find what might suit you. ☺

For soaps, these are the brands I tried and my thoughts in using these products.

1. Perla Papaya Soap

Yes, I tried using Perla Papaya Soap. At first, I wasn't a fan of the scent but when you're using it for quite some time you'll get used to the scent of it. It somehow lighten up my skin and what I can guarantee you is that after I used it for a few weeks, my skin is smoother than it used to. It lighten up my skin but it took a really long time to see the progress. Take note it costs for only Php 15.00.

2. Belo Intensive Whitening Bar (Kojic Acid + Tranexamic Acid)

I started to see a lot of changes in my skin when I used this product. Not only that it has a wonderful scent, it really helped my skin a lot. The first 2 weeks I'm using this product, I already saw changes in my skin especially when you used the lotion that goes with it. I continued on using this product for 6 months and I noticed my skin really improved a lot. This soap cost me for only Php 50.00 if I'm not mistaken yet it is really effective. 

3. Glupa (Glutathione + Papaya) Soap

My mom suggested that I try this soap since the owner of this brand is our family friend. They gave us a few soaps to try and they never failed us. Glupa not only effectively whitened my skin but also helped lessen my acne breakout. Yes, i also used this soap on my face because it's not harsh on my skin. As for the scent, it really smells good and I swear I didn't even have to use deodorant because it also helps with your smell when you sweat. I used this product for months because my mom started to hoard this product. It's better to use this with the lotion and the cream to see better effects on skin. It's kinda on the pricey side but every centavo is worth it because of the work this soap can do. The small size Glupa Soap costs for Php 150.00 and you can buy it in Watsons, Mercury Drug and Malls nationwide.

4. Kojie San Lightening Soap.

If you want an intensely effective soap but you have a really strict budget, I suggest using this Kojie San Skin Lightening Soap. I started using this because I decided to become independent and buy things from my own money while still being consistent on whitening my skin. I often see this product on product reviews and tons of people are saying that this intensely whitens up your skin. Yes, when I say intense believe me it is really intense. At its very affordable price, you will see improvements on your skin after using this only for a week. This brand really impressed me that I never changed my skin care. I've been using Kojie San for over a year already but until now I'm still seeing improvements on my skin. I'm also using the Kojie San Lotion, Face Cream and the Toner. The single soap or the one in a pack costs for only Php 29.00 if /i'm not mistaken. They also have 2 bars for only Php 50.00. For the 3 bars they have Php 75.00 and Php 120.00. You can find this on drug stores nationwide.

These are the products that in my experience is really effective. Also when you use whitening products, please avoid having extreme sun exposure to have better results. You can always look for alternatives if these products doesn't work for you but always remember to be careful on what soap you use. Look for what will suit your skin type and if you're going outside when the sun is out always bring an umbrella with you. Keep your skin moisturized, put moisturizer at least every night before you go to sleep so that you won't have dry skin. Lastly, stay hydrated. Always drink water, you might not notice it but water helps a lot on our skin.

Hope these tips and advice help you the way it helped me and what I also learned is that no matter how you look, always believe in yourself and be confident. ☺