Showing posts with label skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin. Show all posts

10.1.14

Beauche ~ Review

Hi everyone! I just got my Beauche kit the other day, January 8, and I'm going to give a brief recap of my experience these past 2 days.




So I got a Beauche set from their business center, which costs php750. The set includes: a beauty soap, skin toner, clarifying solution, exfoliating cream, rejuvenating cream and age eraser cream that should last for a month. They also provided a small paper that had instructions, precautions, etc. on it. I got this on an afternoon and used it later that night.

Before Beauche

Instructions:

Night time:
1. Clean the face, neck and arms with Skin Toner using facial cotton.
2. Wash face, neck and arms with Beauche bar soap.
3. Apply Clarifying Solution with an upward motion using facial cotton.
4. Put ample amount of Exfoliating cream. Do not rinse.
5. After 15 minutes, spread over substantial amount of Rejuvenating Cream in circular motion. Do not rinse. Let it stay overnight.

I was on Benzoyl Peroxide before using Beauche. And trying this one immediately after the other was really a risk. My face became uber sensitive after BP as a matter of fact, that afternoon my skin was super red and burning. (Wanna see photos? Okay, but don't say ew ha.)


I got even more scared to give Beauche a try, but what the heck, for the sake of my face clearing up I should be willing to try anything. Sooo. I was already peeling from the BP, thus I expected earlier peeling stage than the others who claimed theirs started after 3 days to 1 week. True enough, the next morning, I was peeling even more than last night. I noticed that some of my pimple marks became raised, and kinda active? lol, but yeah. Then I proceeded with the morning routine.

Day time:
1. Rub face, neck and arms with ice to close the skin pores and lift the dead skin.
2. Wash face, neck and arms with Beauche bar soap to eliminate the night creams.
3. Apply ample amount of Age Eraser Cream to moisturize the skin and protect it from harmful UV rays.

The products...
The skin toner has a really strong smell. It reminds me of my cough syrup when I was a kid.
What stings me most is the bar soap. I wash it off after 10 seconds. I pat dry my face after.
Prior to application of the creams, I found that staying in front of the AC helps with the burning sensations.
The exfoliating cream is pure white and has a mousse-like texture. (Activating baker mode...) It's like an unbaked meringue. Ehehe.
The rejuvenating cream has a light green tint while the age eraser an old rose sort of pink, both have the same texture as the exfoliating cream's.

I'm done with my second session of both night and day time routine. And my face is now peeling like crazyyy! (Balat-ahas, kadiri!) It looked the same when I peeled for the first time because of BP. (Pics ulit? Eto mas kadiri talaga. Haha.)

And the neeeeck!

Update:

After finishing about 3 sets of the Beauche kit, my skin really became smooth & glowing, evened out plus lightened, and firmer! I got compliments around me.

The downside? Once I stopped, I noticed that my pores became larger and completely obvious! They looked hideous! It also didn't erase my pink or red acne marks.

I don't think I'll be buying the whole set again. I do, however, love the Age Eraser cream and that-- I will be repurchasing again and again.

4.12.13

My Beautybay Online Shopping Experience

Hi guys! Let me tell you about my first ever Beauty Bay (beautybay.com) online purchase. I bought a few skincare items (seriously, they have a lot going on there, it was too tempting!). While my second purchase, now off for shipment, are more of beauty items.

The UK based site carries brands ranging from mid to high end. Skincare lines such as Ahava, Mario Badescu, Murad, Peter Thomas Roth, and VMV are available. While you can find beauty brands such bareMinerals, RMK, Too Faced and Urban Decay.

I was impressed with the site's security, as they implement OTP (One Time Password) where you will be sent a password through your mobile number, linked with the credit card you used, and must then be entered before proceeding. The balance is shown in £ (GBP/British Pound Sterling).

I placed the order on November 19 and received an email of order confirmation that same day. November 20, I received an email that my order has already been dispatched. I received the package this December 03. So that's about two weeks, for a free shipment. Yep, they offer free worldwide delivery. If you want an express shipping, it's available for $65.6 (2-3 days delivery time). It took a little longer than I'd expected, as it says on their website that free shipping to the Philippines should be 7-10 days only. I guess they were talking about our major city, Metro Manila and other nearby areas. As the delivery address was Isabela, those who are about the same distance should expect the same 13 day waiting time. I'm guessing those from Visayas, or Mindanao, should maybe add 2 more waiting days.

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Here's what I bought:
  • Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Face Mist
  • Ole Henriksen African Red Tea Exfoliating Lip Salvation
  • Bio Oil
  • First Aid Beauty Ulra Repair Lip Therapy
These are all included in my 2013-2014 Wishlist and I'm very happy to have ticked a few more checkboxes! Yayayay! I'll do reviews soon but so far I'm liking in love with Ole Henriksen's lip salve! All I can say right now is, it is The bomb. Do wait for my review. Ciao!

2.12.13

HG Products For My Acne-Prone, Oily, Sensitive Skin

Hi everyone! I'm going to share my all-time favorite beauty purchases. These are staples in my kit. And although I don't wear that much makeup at the moment because I am prioritizing my acne treatment, these are still my go-to products whenever I have something going on. I have acne-prone, oily, sensitive asian skin so those of you who have the same skin conditions might want to check these out.

BB cream
BB Cream SPF 35
Bobbi Brown.com
Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35
My go-to bb cream. Gives me that dewy, radiant glow. Provides a sheer to light coverage, that's very lightweight. This can hold up for a long time on my oily skin, and doesn't break me out. I also love that it has an SPF of 35. (:

See my full review here: Bobbi Brown BB Cream SPF 35 | Review

Matte foundation
Make Up For Ever.com
MUFE Mat Velvet Plus
I just love this foundation. It has a wonderfully silky, velvety texture.Even though it has a matte finish, it doesn't dry my skin out. Neither does it accentuate my pores and dry patches. It provides a medium to full coverage. Best of all, doesn't break me out.

Powder foundation
Perfectly Real Radiant Skin Compact Makeup Refill SPF29/PA+++
Clinique.my
Clinique Perfectly Real Radiant Skin Compact
My favorite powder/foundation! When I first got this I practically used it everyday, that I feel the time I spent with this baby was too short. Seriously, I wouldn't trade this powder for any other out there. The texture is velvety smooth, never cakey or powdery. This gives me a good medium coverage, with a matte texture that isn't too 'dry' looking. Kind of, a bit of radiance still showing. Hence the name Perfectly Radiant, I guess. Acne and acne scars aren't totally covered but makes them really less noticeable. I wore this alone everyday until I ran out. (Currently waiting for my replenishment to arrive. Now I'm thinking I should've stocked up on my order!) I'm just in love with this. The SPF 29++ is also a bonus.
The only thing I ask from Clinique is, Please!!!!! Don't reformulate or discontinue this! I'm going to hate you if you do.

*I'll do a full review on this once my order has arrived. (:

Blemish concealer
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer
Beautylish.con
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer
I'm really not a fan of MAC, I have a few products here and there, but I always have the feeling that their products aren't supposed to be worn everyday. Think stage or professional makeup. Then there's the Studio Finish concealer that I can wear almost everyday and never worry about my skin worsening. It conceals the blemishes or acne scars perfectly, and doesn't aggravate them. This is really perfect for spot concealing.

Color correcting concealer
Make Up For Ever.com
MUFE Camouflage Cream Pot in Green
Counteracts the redness of my angry pimples, and doesn't worsen them. Apply your favorite concealer on top, because wearing alone will only give the treated spot a greyish color.

Cream blush / cheek & tint
Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks
Bobbi Brown.com
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge
A creamy texture that's very blendable, and buildable. Looks very natural and stays on for a long period of time, like 8 hours. I love this for my cheeks and also ze lips.

Finishing/setting powder
Make Up For Ever.com
MUFE HD Microfinish powder
Need I say more? This helps keep my makeup in place, and my oilies at bay. You just need really little bit of this, so a jar will last a very long time.


What do you guys think? Share your own HG products! (: