Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam

Hello everyone! I have another Etude House product review for you all and it's on the Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam. This is a 30ml sample tube that I got free last year when I purchased a few Etude House products. I think it's nice that they give you free stuff from time to time because if this weren't given to me for free, I wouldn't have known that this as a good face product :D. I'm picky with what I use on my face because I have oily yet sensitive skin so I normally stick to those I am confident with. I'm way past experimental stage which oftentimes cause me skin emergencies so I rarely try new skin care products. 

Here's what's in the back... 

Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam is formulated with baking powder to gently exfoliate skin and penetrate pores for a thorough cleanse. You only need a small amount on every wash as it lathers up pretty nicely. I like the small bits on the foam because it doesn't hurt the skin and it melts quickly. It's very mild and doesn't sting! It smells like a a baking soda, like a sweet lemon which I really enjoy. After rinsing, the skin feels soft, and stripped off of oil and dirt but totally not drying. My face feels really clean and refreshed. 

how the foam looks like... 

I have been using this cleanser for 5 days now and I've noticed that my pores visibly minimized. It seems less oily which is a great deal for me. I have not experienced any irritation, or breakout so far so I'm really happy about that. I am a sucker for pore minimizing products so I'm surely excited about this cleanser. I was a little hesitant to use this before so it took me a few months to actually try it, and I'm glad that I did! Should there be any negative effects, I will surely edit this post and let you all know.  

 My verdict: 5 STARS!!! 

Olay Age Protect Anti-Ageing UV Lotion

I ran out of my Olay Total Effects Cream so I decided to get another Olay moisturizer to try it out. I liked the Total Effects but it was the normal range and it was a little oily for me. They didn't have the one for oily skin so I got this instead and I trust in Olay skin care products so I'm not really hesitant to try it. This has 30 ml of product for P199. I also got another Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser for Oily/Combination Skin since I finished the one I got 5 months ago. It's a very good cleanser and works wonders! It's the best cleanser I have used so far aside from my all time favorite L'oreal Pure Zone Cleanser which unfortunately has been discontinued.  

This face lotion claims to lighten the dark spots, visibly reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and improves skin tone. It has SPF15 which protects the skin from harmful UV rays. Olay promises a more radiant and younger looking skin in 4 weeks so we'll see about that :). 

ingredients

plastic bottle

The consistency of the moisturizer is rather thick. It's very light and the skin absorbs it easily. What I like about it is it's not as oily as Total Effects so it's good for oily skin as it will not make the skin more oily. It also doesn't have a strong scent as Total Effects. It's the first time I'm trying this product so I can't say how good this moisturizer is in terms of skin renewal and anti-ageing yet. However, I notice that it does make my skin look more hydrated and refreshed with every use so it's good enough for me. 

My verdict: 3.5 STARS. I'll update this post after 2 weeks to share with you if there's any improvement on my skin. I'm hopeful that it will help reduce any dark spots from blemishes as Total Effects have.

SOS (Save Our Skin) Topical Solution with Vitamin E Review

Hello everyone! Today I'm reviewing the SOS (Save Our Skin) Topical Solution with Vitamin E. It's Clindamycin Phospahate 1% Topical Solution. I got this from Watson's 3 months ago for only P99 and have been using this for quite awhile now whenever I break out. It's on a glass roll on bottle with 10ml of product. 

Formulation:
10grams of Clindamycin Phosphate

Indication:
Clindamycin 1% Topical Solution with Vitamin E is a topical antibiotic which contains an antioxidant used in the treatment of acne vulgaris. The combination of antibiotic and Vitamin E's natural skin repairing substance is an innovation that can prevent, heal acne as well as acne skin lesions and scarring.

How to use SOS:
Wash the affected area gently with soap and water. You may use warm, moist compress to open the clogged pores. Shake the SOS roll-on and apply topically by gently rolling SOS on the affected area. When applying around the face, avoid the eye area. Use SOS once or twice a day, depending on the severity. To fully enjoy the benefits of SOS, it is recommended to use up to 12 weeks for total healing.


I have to say that this is a very cost efficient way to get rid of breakouts. I ran out of my Proactive lotion which I use whenever I have breakouts and thankfully I stumbled upon this product. It works the same in terms of drying out the acne/pimple but the best thing about the SOS is that it doesn't sting and doesn't burn the zit, so there's no dark spot when it heals. I apply this on my pimple twice a day and the next day it's already dry. I continue to use it until the second day and then it completely heals. I haven't tried this on a large cystic acne yet because thankfully I haven't had that for awhile now. My fiance' uses this too and it works well on his oily but very sensitive skin.

So far I have been very happy with this product but I only give it 4.5 STARS! I don't like it too much that it's in roll-on because it's not hygienic in my opinion. It would have been nice if it's in a squeeze tube.

Has any of you used or is using this same product? If so let me know your thoughts :). If you have any questions, please leave them below.

Skin Care: St. Ives Renew and Firm Apricot Scrub Review

Hello everyone! I was MIA for almost 2 weeks now because I'm out of town. My grandfather is very sick so the whole family decided to come home. It's a little depressing and stressful because of the situation but it's definitely nice to see them again, especially my siblings and nieces. 

So this skin care review is on St. Ives Renew and Firm Apricot Scrub. I have been wanting to try this for awhile but I have 3 other St. Ives scrubs too so I wanted to finish them first before trying this one. I forgot how much I paid for this but I guess the price range is between P150 - P180 which is not expensive at all because you get a lot of product at 170g. It claims to visibly firm and tone the skin and with age-defying technology. Who doesn't want that?! :D

St. Ives Renew and Firm Apricot Scrub

St. Ives Renew and Firm Apricot Scrub Ingredients

I took a photo of the ingredients if you want to know what this scrub is made of. It is not tested on animals. It doesn't contain animal ingredients. It is formulated without parabens and phthalates.

I've been using this scrub 4 times a week for 2 weeks now and I have noticed that my skin is really softer and smoother. I'm very stressed but I see that the condition of my skin has improved. I like that the beads are not too big and hard so the exfoliation is very gentle. After scrubbing my skin just feels clean, fresh, soft, and smooth. I don't feel any drying or tightness on my face which is really good. It also reduces the redness on my face which is just what I need! The smell is really good, it has a creamy consistency, and very gentle on the skin. It didn't break me out just like other St. Ives products and just love this scrub. 

I will definitely repurchase this scrub and I give it 5 STARS!!! 

Skin Care Product Review: Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Cream

I've always wanted to use this moisturizer but I just got one for myself since I started using the Olay Cleanser. This is in a smaller pump bottle with 20g of product for the price of P254 from Watson's. It was on sale so I decided to take advantage of the promo. I'm glad that they have a cheaper and smaller version so I won't feel so bad if it doesn't work well for me. 

Olay Total Effects Anti-Aging Cream Ingredients

The image above shows the ingredients of the moisturizer for those who are interested on trying this product and want to make sure it doesn't contain anything they are allergic to.

I am not very much impressed of this moisturizer because it makes my skin look a little more oily. I expected this to be my HG skin care product but it's not as amazing as I expected it to be after using it for a week. It takes awhile before my skin absorbs the product so I have to wait for awhile before I put on my makeup. I normally apply this in the evening and my skin is really soft when I wake up. I do notice that my skin has been smoother and looks more refreshed since I started using it. I like that my cheeks are rosier too (wink). My pores has been minimized since I started using Dickinson's Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner 2 months ago ( I wrote a review on this product so do check it out if you are interested) so I cannot give all the credit to Olay. I don't notice any dramatic result on my fine lines yet but I understand that it takes awhile. Probably after another week. It also has a smell that is not very nice and  it doesn't matter as long as it works but I like it better if it's unscented. I think the one for oily skin will work for me but they don't it in have a smaller packaging. I don't want to be spending P699 for a moisturizer which I am unsure if will work for me or not. So far I like it but I expected more. I have tried Pond's Anti-Aging Cream before and it was way better. 

Overall this product works good but it's just greasy. I give it 3.5 STARS!!!   

Skin Care Product Review: Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser for Oily/Combination Skin

I was in the grocery a week and a half ago and found this cleanser and it got me thinking, this would better for my oily skin. The price of this cleanser is P169.75 for 100g of product and I think it's a good deal. I have mentioned on my few posts that I have been breaking out on my chin area and I blamed the hormones but I was wrong LOL! I have tried stopping my toner for a few days and then my moisturizer for a few days too to isolate what's causing the non-stop breakout but they just kept coming one after the other. The only thing I didn't stop using was my Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. When I got this Olay Clarity Fresh Cleanser, immediately used it the breakout stopped which was a complete surprise! I have never had a problem with cetaphil until now. My skin isn't that oily but I guess it's not enough to cleanse my face of impurities. So now my skin looks a lot better! Breakout free and I am very, very glad. 

What I love about this cleanser is that you only need to use a very little amount to clean your face. It strips off all the dirt and oil and I only need to use a small amount of toner too every time. The consistency is not too thick. It's just a regular white cleanser with a distinct Olay scent. I am just grateful for this cleanser and I will continue using it. So far it has not caused me any blemish so I give it 5 STARS!!! Hopefully the breakout stops here because it's been causing me a lot of stress. 

I hope you find this review helpful. If you have questions please let me know. Take care! :D

Skin Care: Vaseline for Better Skin and Longer Lashes

I just want to share with you all that I have recently been trying to change my skin care routine to make it simple and use natural products. For about a month now I use vaseline on my face as a mask and leave it overnight. I read that it makes a really good moisturizer and a lot of people swear by it, even Tyra Banks use it on her face too. I have been using it on my dried up pimples to help lighten the scar and it works. I also know it's good for chapped lips but I didn't know that it'll be an amazing facial moisturizer.

I use Vaseline 100% Petroleum Jelly on a squeeze tube. The retails price is at P159, if I still remember it right. I've had this for about a month now and I have only used a few because I only apply a very thin layer. Unlike other petroleum jelly brands I have tried, the consistency of this one is a little lighter and is not as sticky.

I have to say that it has really helped make my skin softer and look a lot healthy! I apply it on my eye area too and it has minimized my crows feet. It also made my lashes grow longer, especially my lower lashes which is amazing! I always have short and thin lashes and now I am loving that it's growing :D. My brow hairs also grew out faster than it used to. I am growing them out now because I want to make it thicker. I'm really happy that it's not a long wait to make it happen anymore :D.

Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner Review

Oh my... words can't describe how grateful I am for this product because this has seriously saved my skin. A week ago I tried a moisturizer which I thought would work good but turned out to be a disaster! It broke me out big time and I literally panicked! I had 6 huge cystic acne on my chin area which really hurt and looked like it was going to burst! I know it's gross and please forgive me guys but I just want to tell you how terrible it was. I didn't know what to do so I watched some videos on YouTube and stumbled upon Lauren's video which I am very grateful for. I did a little bit more research after watching her video and found a lot more reviews on the Witch Hazel Toner. And I haven't heard nor read any negative reviews about this product so I ordered it from eBay right away. 

The moment I got it I cleansed my face right away and used the toner. At first I was a little hesitant because I didn't want to make my acne worse. And the smell was awful which made me think twice of using it. However I was so desperate and though what have I got to lose anyway? So I did apply it on my skin and it didn't feel like it was cleansing my face because it was so mild. There was no stinging at all. It felt like I was only applying water on my skin but after a few hours my acne was itching like it was healing. I used it for the second time in the evening before I went to bed and prayed it work. Funny thing was I had a nightmare that it made my skin look worse and I had acne all over my face! Thankfully it was nothing but a bad dream and when I checked out my face, the acne was drying which was almost unbelievable! I was so happy and I couldn't describe how relieved I was. I couldn't believe how amazing this product is and I can't imagine what would have happened if I didn't use this toner. My skin has never looked this fresh and clean before! 

I even used this on my fiance's acne prone skin and it didn't break him out either. He has very very sensitive but only skin that even a mild cleanser as cetaphil will cause him acne after a few hours. He's using this too and loving it. It reduced the oiliness and redness, minimized the pores, and made his skin looking fresh as well. We are not even halfway the bottle yet and I am already buying another one. It's also available in a blue packaging but I read that the yellow one is more effective. The one in blue packaging is milder according to reviews. In the Philippines you can buy this over at ebay or at Healthy Options. I got this one for P285 with 8 FL OZ / 237 mL of product which is a lot!

What made me feel confident that this toner will work is that it contains very little alcohol and contains all natural witch hazel which has many other uses aside from just being an amazing toner. You can also use this on insect bites, skin allergy, and many more. It has have a funny smell and takes a lot of getting used to but who cares if the product works, right?! I have only used this for a week and my skin has never been better. I will be forever grateful to this product and I will never use any toner anymore. My acne is all dried up now but the marks are still there. Although I have to say that when I have cystic acne before it takes almost a month for the marks to totally fade away. I took some pictures before I used the toner and I will take another picture after a week or so and post it here so you'll see the difference.

Dickinson's Pore Perfecting Toner deserves a 10 STARS out of 5! Seriously! I haven't used a product as effective as this one. This is the best toner ever!

If you have any questions please let me know. I hope this review helps those who are also considering buying this product. Take care!