Friday Favorites : COSRX One Step Moisture Pads Original

 Hello everyone! I'll introduce here an OG product that has been a staple in my routine ever since I started this skincare journey. I also know that this product is no stranger in the community I believe. I think I have here the old and new packaging of this one. Is it right? 

Anyhow, let's go back to business and tell you why these pads are my all time favorites. First, these pads are generously saturated already with toner and also textured to gently exfoliate the skin. Talk about multi-purpose uses right there. Second, they help to  minimize oil control and prevent the appearance of skin troubles.

Photos of the product

Finally, it's Friday! High five to ourselves for getting through another tough week. Thanks to black coffee,  determination and that never ending push to achieving our goals one by one. How do you power through the week? I'm curious.

REVIEW: It's the Propolis Myrrh Ampoule by Elujai

Hello guys. It's another new month once again. I figured it'll be high time to start this with a review of my new favorite ampoule that really does perform better than expected. I am talking about the Propolis Myrrh Ampoule by Elujai. I saw this all over my instagram feed, got curious, tried it and boom the rest was history. I can say I'm already hooked. Well, let's continue this.

What's it about?

This is a lightweight concentrate that helps in minimizing the appearance of skin blemishes. It's also a famous medicinal ampoule in Korea that is very effective in treating melasma and hyperpigmentation. It claims to lighten dark spots and pimple marks and also treats  acne-prone and irritated skin.

Here are some photos of the products.

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS are theMyrrh Oil and Propolis

* Myrrh Oil helps to boost skin's elasticity

* Propolis  helps to nourish, moisturize and heal the skin from within

PACKAGING : It comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. 

SCENT: It has this subtle hint of powdery scent.

PROS

*It's very lightweight so it's easily absorbed by the skin.

*It does help in moisturizing the face and skin.
* It makes the texture of my skin soft and glowing.
* It's very affordable and reasonably priced. I got mine for only P99.
* It helps with making the skin complexion brighter with regular use.

CONS

* It comes in this small glass bottle. That's basically it.

My Overall Thoughts

I'm pretty satisfied with this product here. I can clearly say that they hype is real and even more than that. Despite its price point, it still makes wonders to the skin especially if you use this regularly. Well if you're on the look out for a good ampoule to use then this product here is the best one to try. It honestly works. Try it to believe it. That's it for me. Hope you find this helpful. Till next time and see you in my next skincare review. 

--- Belle

Unboxing of Skincare Products and Clothing Items + Video Included

Hello new month. How's your month of April guys? What are your summer plans? Anyhow, I have here my recent unboxing of my favorite skin care products and also I did include some random clothing pieces that would fit any summer outing I believe. Let's go down to business and start this haul.

My Unboxing Video : Haul + Random Impressions

PART ONE : Skin Care Products from Althea

Gift Set Name : Onsaemeein Skin Wonderland Set
Gift Set's Price is only P 1,120.

1. Milky Whitening Soft Cream

Individual Price : P 390

Original Price : P1120

Function : It's a good base makeup that makes your skin soft, moisturized and brighter instantly.

2. Galactomyces 100%  Natural Face Serum

Individual Price :  P 420

Original Price : P 730

Function :  It's a good base toner that improves your skin's texture and elasticity. This is a good serum to restore your skin's overall appearance inside out.

3. Perfect Moisture Cream

Individual Price : P 340

Original Price : P 730

Function : This is a good light cream that also acts as a primer. It has whitening and  moisturizing effects and at the same time it improves your skin's elasticity.

My Review about this product HERE


4. Magic Solution Skin Powder

Individual Price : P 420

Original Price : P 1600

Function : This is good for treating troubled skin like acne and pimples. It soothes and protects the skin. At the same time, it removes dead skin cells, dissolves the sebum in the pores and prevents further skin irritation.

5. Yogurt Peeling Gel

Individual Price : P 370

Original Price : P 890

Function : This softly and gently removes dead skin cells to improve your overall skin tone and texture immediately.

My Review about this peeling gel can be seen HERE


FREEBIE : Althea Petal Velvet Powder in Translucent

Price : P 210

Function : It's a translucent powder that sets our makeup and gives a silky finish. It controls the shine on the face giving us a fresh look throughout the day.

PART TWO : Clothing Haul from Sam's Station 
1. Classic Pocket Cullotes 
Price: P 240

2. Summer Dress with Cherry Print
Price : P 290

3. Gladys Dress 
Price: P 190

4. Loose Black Top with Floral Print
Price : P 150 ( sale price )

Sam's Station's Facebook page HERE
Althea Korea's link HERE

That concludes everything guys. Thanks for reaching this point. Have you ever known some of the products I've mentioned? Let me know and exchange ideas then. Till next time. Take care and always choose happiness.

--- Belle

REVIEW : Real Skin Healthy Vinegar Skin Toner Makgeoli

Hello lovely friends. I am back with another new product. This time it's a toner which is one important step in the world of skin care. Let's talk about its importance first. A good toner is used to balance our skin's PH levels after we cleanse and wash our face. Why? It's because when we wash our face, the cleanser strips our skin of its natural oils so putting on a good toner make the PH level balanced and at the same time prepping it to accept and absorb serum, essences and creams more effectively. Anyhow, let's go back to the product for now.

What's it about?

This is a healthy vinegar skin toner that has makgeoli as its main ingredient. Makgeoli is a made of fermented rice and contains kojic acid. This toner mainly helps with brightening, nourishing and clarifying the skin complexion.

The toner comes with a lid (stopper) together with the cap to avoid spillage.

The texture of the toner on my skin

Viola. This is how my skin looks after the toner is fully absorbed.

Size: This bottle contains 300ml.

Scent: Even though the name itself has vinegar in it, it doesn't have that smell at all. It has this mild floral scent I believe.

Packaging: It looks pretty straightforward I guess. The bottle is made of plastic. Nothing fancy at all. 

Consistency: It appears like a dark white liquid on the bottle but once you apply it on the skin, it applies and feels like water. 

My Overall Thoughts 

Overall, I like this healthy skin vinegar toner. I'll enumerate the reasons one by one. First, my skin always feels refreshed and hydrated every time I put this on. Second, there is no stickiness since this has a very lightweight consistency and also it absorbs quickly on the skin. ( It feels like skin is drinking water literally. ) Third, I have no bad experience about it having any kind of breakout and other skin irritations whatsoever.

On the other hand, using this product really needs some time and patience combined. This doesn't give you instant results and no dramatic results either. Well for a good amount of time that I have used this product, I have noticed that my skin's elasticity got better and  surface of my skin looks brighter somehow. Will I recommend it? Yes, this works well with younger skin especially those ladies in their 20's and 30's generation.  

TIP: This is a good toner to do the 7-skin step in which you layer this product on for about 7 times continuously to boost its benefits it can give to our skin.

That wraps the show for now. It's always a joy trying out new products and writing about my review as well. Hope you find this helpful. Let me know if you have used this toner right here. Let's compare ideas and share good pieces of information. Till next time.

--- Belle

My Product Empties # 22 My Lucky Seven

Hello lovely friends. It's that time of the month which I do my countdown of my product empties. This is already my 22nd and I'm pretty proud how I keep track of them religiously. Who is with me? Raise you hands!  ^ ^Anyhow, let's continue this list and get started.

MY PRODUCT EMPTIES # 22 : MY LUCKY SEVEN
1. Simple Light Moisturizer

This is a light hydrating moisturizer. It's a perfect blend of multi-vitamins and good ingredients for the skin that can work up to 12 hours. It's also perfect for sensitive skin.

* I have reviewed this one before and you can see it HERE

VERDICT: It's a buy definitely. If you're looking for a light and a good day moisturizer, then this is perfect.

2. Watson's Goat Milk Scented Cream Bath

This gently and effectively cleanses and moisturizes the skin. It also combines  gentle cleansing agents with the rich fragrance of goat milk, leaving your skin soft and silky smooth.

VERDICT: A winner for me. With its size ( 1000 ml) and its price point, it's a win-win solution definitely. You guys should check this out.

3.Gugo Kultura Shampoo

Gugo is a vine found in the tropical forest in the Philippines and its bark  is used to treat all hair and scalp related problems such as dandruff and hair loss. This is all organic and natural so you can be assured that it's safe and mild to use for all hair types.

VERDICT: This is pretty effective. If you are looking for a good shampoo for oily and dry hair, then this the one for you. You can score this in all Kultura shops located in SM shopping malls.

4. Tony Moly Back Gel Liner in 02 Brown
This is a good gel liner that claims to be waterproof. It also has a long ( 15mm ) brush for that fast and easy application.

* For more detailed information about this, click HERE.

VERDICT: This is an absolute winner. It does the job, applies easily and smoothly. Also, it lasts for the whole day. A must buy indeed.

5. It's Skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector

This is a serum from It's Skin. VC stands for Vitamin C. It's specially formulated with high potency of Vitamin C derivatives, green tea extracts and other good stuffs  to make skin radiant and brightening. It also claims to tighten the pores to even make skin healthy, soft and glowing.

* A review about this serum can be seen HERE.

VERDICT: Actually I've been repurchasing this ever since I discovered it. It's that good truly. It does help with my skin surface and overall appearance. Please try it.

6. Nivea Fruity Shine Cherry

This claims to have a delicious cherry scent and a fabulous red shimmer. It has fruit extracts,  shimmering pigments and SPF 10.

Something simple but very important for everyday use.

VERDICT: A buy for me. This is something functional and cheap at the same time.

7. Simple Micellar Cleansing Wipes
These cleansing wipes are made with Micellar Water for a thorough yet gentle cleanse. They gently lift away makeup, impurities and unclog pores. They also leave the skin soft, clean, fresh and hydrated without  irritation.

*More photos and my review about this product can be seen HERE

VERDICT: A must buy for me. Also, I highly recommend these cleansing wipes. Does the job and makes the skin hydrated naturally. :)

That concludes everything in my list. Those were my 7 product empties. Have you used some of them also? Let me know and share some good inputs. Till next time.
--- Belle