Regret Purchase: Lameila PH Gentleness Don't Harm The Skin Face Wipes Oil Blotting Sheets

Lameila PH Face Wipes Oil Blotting Sheets

Bought for: P29/each

Bought from: Lameila PH

Do you still remember my tipid haul from Shopee last time? I was planning to only buy cotton pads from Lameila but because there were tons of other beauty tools and products that interest me, I couldn't help but cave in. I kept carting products until I was quite short from availing the free shipping option. I saw these blotting papers for only P29 and I was like, oh right, it won't hurt a lot and I'm running out of blotting sheets after all. Oily skin necessities, you know!

I got two of these and I guess for a 29-peso product, you really can't expect a lot. I like the very cute packaging but inside is just a total mess. I mean, look at that. The papers were crumpled and they aren't neatly tucked together either. I couldn't help noticing how they were cut unevenly too.

The sheets are bluish in color and to be honest, it doesn't suck up too many oils. It also tears very easily. Now that I think about it, I feel like I've just wasted about 60 bucks when I could have bought a much better blotting paper like the ones from Pretty Secret's (P49).

Also, I would need to use about three sheets per retouch just because. So yeah, nope, not everything that's cheap actually saves you money. I'm not gonna repurchase but that doesn't mean I'll stop buying from Lameila PH. Their beauty tools comes in fun colors and are absolutely of use!

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A New Tint To Love: Black Rouge Airfit Velvet in A07 (Well-Dried Fig)

Black Rouge Airfit Velvet in Shade A07 Well-Dried Fig

Bought for: Free | SRP: P810 (sale for only P490 if you buy from my shop)

From: Charis Celeb

I almost thought that after my Peripera addiction, there will never be another lip tint that's gonna find its way to my heart. Well, you know what, I was in every way so wrong. Charis is always just so considerate that they let us, beauty enthusiasts, discover something great from time to time. Probably one of the highlights in my beauty journey this year is the discovery of this so-called Black Rouge Airfit Velvet Tint.

PACKAGING

Packaging-wise, it does not have too much information printed which isn't bothersome for a lip tint. We all know the drill anyway. Most of the time, just the pigmentation and texture itself can already explain how it's worth your penny. I'm just glad it has the expiration date printed on the bottom for OC consumers like us. Who would like to use expired products after all?

A frosted, thick and durable plastic houses the tint. The red, holographic-detailed box and sleek blood-red cap looks so prestige without a doubt. And the lip-like applicator is of standard size, enough to apply the tint in full blast with just a few swipes.

SCENT

You're probably aware (if you have read a lot of my blogs by now) that I am bad at describing scents. If I am not mistaken, the tint smells of bubblegum which is so yummy it makes me want to lick it.

SHADE

The shade I got is in A07 (well-dried fig) which is what they claimed as the MLBB shade. I beg to disagree. It looks very good in swatches I find online though in personal, it appears more like true red with a cool undertone. I expected it to be warmer so that kinda disappoint me but it's a very minor issue I could just let pass. Here's a chart I got from Charis if you are interested in getting other shades.

One thing I noticed is that you won't get so many options as the shades look almost similar. All of them has strong touches of red. I hope there's still some transitions to pinks or peaches, other than that, I'm all good.

TEXTURE, LONGEVITY AND EASE OF APPLICATION

The texture is incredibly creamy and applies very pigmented in just a swipe. The swatch below shows you how even it applies and that a little goes a long way. I have my Peripera Airy Ink Velvet to compare it with and based on the swatch provided, you can tell which one won the pigmentation category.

Black Rouge Airfit Velvet is truly lightweight on the lips. It's gives a pigmentation that a lipstick could give but with the lightness of a tint. In terms of longevity, both do so well. Black Rouge Airfit Velvet stays on my lips for about 6 hours with slight fading in between drinks.

Upper swatch: Black Rouge Airfit Velvet

Lower swatch: Peripera Airy Ink Velvet

OVERALL THOUGHTS

I love it and it's truly a good value for money. I also find a lot of uses for just one tube: daily gradation lip, full color point lip, and a blusher! K-beauty is so innovative--just imagine inventing makeup and skincare products that do multiple things is simply just awesome! I hope to try more from Black Rouge and if ever you are interested, you can buy this for a discounted price if you visit my Charis Shop.

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#TSF Morning Skincare Routine With Pond's Flawless Radiance Derma+ Range

POND’S Flawless Radiance Derma+ Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 PA+++ (P599/50g)

POND’S Flawless Radiance Derma+ Hydrating Day Gel SPF 15 PA++ (P599/50g)

POND'S Flawless Radiance Derma+ All-in-One BB Cream (P389/25g)

Big thanks to Sample Room as I get updated every time Pond's releases new products in the market. I think they deserve a shoutout because they help with my 'late-bloomer' deficiency (lol). I am not sure (and I haven't made a background check either) if these are really the latest but I have witnessed how the brand always come up with even more innovative products from time to time. Need I say more how lucky I am to be able to snag samples for free with the use of just my points!

Today I will be sharing my very basic and lazy morning skin care routine with these products from Pond's. I will be sharing brief reviews too so if you are interested, please keep on scrolling after the short break!

POND'S FLAWLESS RADIANCE DERMA+ HYDRATING DAY GEL

Feel refreshed with the first ever light-textured hydrating gel from Pond’s Institute that has SPF 15 PA++ sun protection and DermPerfectTM Complex Technology for that spotless, pore-less, and luminous skin.

I use this gel right after cleansing or sometimes after patting on some AcneCure Clindamycin Solution. The pinkish and soft texture of the gel felt so good on the skin and my pores seems to just drink it up quickly. It doesn't completely dry matte but the dewiness is something that looks quite nice and healthy despite my oily skin. I can smell a strong hint of rose fragrance and I think some might find it bothering.

What I like about it is that it's very lightweight and it preps the skin for the next step. I rarely encounter gel moisturizers with SPF on so that's quite interesting. Using it together with the cream gives me a decent amount of sun protection suitable for daily use.

If you are to do quick errands or getaways perhaps, you can just simply bring the jars with you as they are so travel-friendly. The tiny jars are made of hard plastic so they are not prone to damages. The good thing is that they are being sold in both sampler and full size jars so you can choose whichever is more appropriate. I hope Pond's could sell them in sachets too as it would come very efficient when you're broke. Pond's, it's possible, right? 

POND'S FLAWLESS RADIANCE DERMA+ MOISTURIZING DAY CREAM

Infused with DermPerfectTM Complex Technology, Pond’s Flawless Radiance Derma+ Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30 PA+++ deeply moisturizes and protects the skin from the sun for a spotless, pore-less, and luminous skin. It combines the 3 derma treatment-inspired actions to strengthen skin’s natural energy deep inside, and help give a new level of flawlessly radiant skin.

Once my skin drink up all the remains of the gel (usually after about 5 minutes, yes, give your skin a break), I would then proceed to apply about half a pea-size amount of the cream. First of all, this is intended for those with normal to dry skin and I'm nowhere in between. My skin is so oily and too much moisture won't do anything good. Also, I find this cream just a little bit tricky to apply because too much can impart a ghostly look (prolly because of the SPF content).

What I like is that it's very blendable and the texture is so soft. Sufficient amount gives you a really healthy look that lasts all day. ALL DAY! I keep getting compliments saying my skin is looking good. That's a first especially my skin has never looked better after I had a chicken pox infection last April.

Despite being a for-dry-skin product, I find that it works well for those with oily skin too. It doesn't feel very heavy or tacky and it doesn't clog my pores. I have to be very careful when using Pond's because other range tend to give me adverse reactions like excessive whiteheads or pus-filled bumps.

POND'S FLAWLESS RADIANCE DERMA+ BB CREAM

I rarely apply makeup nowadays because I'm letting my skin heal first. But when I do, I just opt for a basic look with just a BB Cream, a blush, brow product, mascara and a tint. Every single time I use this though, my colleagues compliment how my makeup look so natural as if I am not wearing anything at all. It's like my skin but so much better. It has a sheer finish so you might want to top it off with a coverage setting powder if you really have to.

The sample I got was in the shade Light so you can only imagine how it appears so white on my skin. I counter this by using a darker shade of powder or just let it be as it oxidizes a little and blends on the skin after a few hours. I like using Pond's Angel Face Face Powders with this for an extra radiance.

To be honest, this BB Cream looks really good on my skin but layering all three products together makes me so oily. I pay less attention to it though as I can easily blot oils away with a few dabs of absorbent paper and then, my skin would still look good.

TEXTURE

I guess you know by now how I honestly swear by these products from Pond's. They are probably one of the best drugstore skincare products I have tried. Significant changes on my dark spots may take time (we all know miracles do not happen overnight) but the promise of radiant skin happens right away! Applying these products feels like luxury without the expensive price tags.

And did I tell you that I won the SR's giveaway which entitles me to free samples of their night cream and perfecting serum? By then, I can now tweak my night time routine and incorporate Pond's to it as well! I couldn't be more excited!

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Leiania House of Beauty Haul: Everything-At-100-Peso Sale

Last week, Leiania House of Beauty hosted an online sale where almost everything dropped to P100. If you have been a subscriber since day one, you definitely know that Ms. Favia was among the very first organic brand owner who trusted me with providing honest reviews for her products.

Aside from the brand's Face Absorbent Paper, the Ultra Moist and Tone Whitening Lotion has been a top pick and I have lost track how many times I have repurchased. I cannot even tell which one is closer to my heart because they are both efficient on their own. I just stopped buying unmistakably last year because I realized it's too much expensive for a body lotion and I had a lot in my plate. Sale season like this is just the perfect time to stock up!

These lotions are really good. It's made of organic actives and natural ingredients so you know what is being absorbed by your skin is healthy and pure. Originally, one 350ml tub retails for P600. So that's like saving P1500 for 3!

Because I haven't tried these two products yet (new to the LHOF skincare collection), I also bought a salve that I intend to apply on my extremely dry hands and feet. Let's see if this is something that does what it's supposed to. Originally priced more than P780 in Beautymnl, again, I got this for just P100. Anyone heard of a better deal?

 

I just recently bought the face mist trend which is why I got this Vit ACE Anti-Ageing Mist. I am now 21 and it has to be the beginning of a woman having to use anti-aging products to avoid premature aging. Owning a new facial mist is cool, but the Vitamins A, C, and E infusion is way more interesting.

I hope LHOB could host a sale like this one more time and I'm sure to purchase more!

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Wishlist: Buy Fancy Sets of Makeup Brushes

Here are the items I need to tick off my to-buy list and the reason why I am motivated to work harder. :D

MY KIT CO PRO SELECTS BRUSH SETS

SPECTRUM BRUSH 35-PIECE HOLY GRAIL SET

MARC JACOBS HAVE IT ALL 7-PIECE BRUSH COLLECTION

MORPHE X JACLYN HILL THE MASTER BRUSH COLLECTION

LUXIE ROSE GOLD 30-PIECE BRUSH BOOK SET

IT COSMETICS IT'S YOUR HEAVENLY LUXE MUST-HAVES

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Simple 3-Step Lip Care Routine With Human Nature Lip Care Products

Hello, everyone! Just want to share with you, girls, my very simple lip care routine with three products I trust from Human Nature. These are the items I purchased months ago but still using up until now. My lips is far from being perfect, they are the most sensitive parts of my body, they do chap and bleed from time to time but I make sure I do these three steps whenever I have to.

FIRST, EXFOLIATE.

I know it's very likely to pick on hanging skin when our lips are chapped and dry so the least we can do is have it the healthy way. I really like Human Nature Lip Scrub in Peppermint because of its awesome moisturizing and smoothening properties. The minty sensation helps soothe broken skin and the scrubs are abrasive enough to slough away all the dead skin cells on my lips without having to cause further damage.

Alternative: Just mix a small amount of raw honey and brown sugar into paste and apply on the lips very gently. Do not overdo as it might irritate your skin rather than do something fulfilling.

SECOND, MOISTURIZE.

I never, ever skip lip balms because my lips are so dry, you can't imagine how much. The color have became uneven because of too much chapping and bleeding caused by lip products itself. This made me skeptical in trying just almost anything on my lips. And because I don't want to compromise how I look during the day, I like using tinted lip balms because it's basically moisture and color in one. If you are looking for one, try this Human Nature Tinted Lip Balm in Flame Tree. They also have flavored lip balms that aren't tinted like the peppermint variant that goes well with the scrub and is also 100% natural.

Alternative: Petroleum jellies are my favorites too!

LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST, TREAT.

Sometimes, your lips need treatment too just like our facial skin. While we use overnight sleeping mask, why not moisturize your lips while you sleep too? Lip care needs very low maintenance. All you need to have is a reliable product like Human Nature Sunflower Lip Miracle. It soften the skin overnight and helps improve the overall texture of the skin. It does wonders at a very low price.

Alternative: Lip sleeping masks and packs or any deep moisturizing lip balms like Burt Bee's.

And there you have it! All you need is a 3-step routine to maintain a good, less-textured canvas where you put on lipstick so smoothly. Let me know what you do to keep your lips as healthy as possible! Happy blogging!

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Silky Soft and Straighter Hair With The Newest From Cream Silk!

Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue in Ultimate Repair and Shine and Ultimate Straight

SRP: P259 (340ml) and P149 (170ml)

Available in all drugstores and department stores nationwide

I was just so lucky to snag two full-sized Cream Silk products the last, last, last time I made a haul at Sample Room (lol). I guess I was even luckier because these are the newest variants from Cream Silk. I am not an avid user of conditioners, tbh, but whenever my hair situation requires, I make sure to use Cream Silk alone as an instant boost. I just love how drastic the improvement always is in just one use.

These are ultra  conditioners with the claim to be Cream Silk's most advanced 3-in-1 conditioning system yet that gives the benefits of 3 Keratin products (relaxers, serum and essence) in one ultimate solution. Both have different jobs wherein the pink one is supposed to tame frizz and polishes hair strands from roots to tips for hair that's ultimately smoother and straighter while the gold one works to nourish each hair strand and helps repair damage inside and out for hair that's ultimately healthy and shiny.

The product comes in pearly white formulas that's quite thick and creamy so you will really feel your hair being softened when you apply this. They also has really nice scent that lingers for quite a while. And I love that about them!

Truth be told, I couldn't tell how much difference they've imparted on my hair because using them yields almost the same result which is softer, smoother, shinier and more manageable mane. My hair is straight to begin with, but I can definitely tell that the strands feels lighter and less frizzy whenever I use these. They also look shiny and well-tamed than when I have nothing on.

These are definitely another great products from Cream Silk! I would surely repurchase and there's no way you shouldn't too! Let me know if you were able to snag some from SR the last time!

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Caronia Body Sanitizers in Green Tea, Eucalyptus, Watermelon and Lavender

CARONIA HAND SANITIZERS IN

LAVENDER, EUCALYPTUS, WATERMELON AND GREEN TEA

Happiness is an understatement if I tell you how I actually felt when Caronia marketing team e-mailed me and had me become part of their family. Way back in high school, I remembered my mom and I usually purchasing nail polishes from this brand as it's one of the best local manufacturers of quality nail products with such an affordable price.

With Caronia growing, I was definitely thrilled and privileged to witness how they added new products to their existing collections and one of which are these hand sanitizers that come in different scents Pinoys and Pinays would definitely love. My top pick would probably go to the Watermelon variant because the scent is kind of sweet and could pass as a body mist! All four scents can be really effective odor neutralizer especially after a day spent outdoor. It even comes very, very handy for me as I always do commute from North to South!

These are non-drying sanitizers despite the presence of alcohol and you can easily bring one or two everyday or use them alternately depends on your mood! I'd rather suggest you get all 4 and you won't get broke as it's only P33 a bottle! Now, which scent are more like you? I'd love to hear it down below! For more information, you can visit Caronia pages:

www.caronia.com.ph

www.facebook.com/CaroniaPhilippines/

www.facebook.com/caroniabody/

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Mediheal N.M.F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask Ex. Review

Mediheal N.M.F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask Ex

Bought from: Free with points | SRP: P149/25ml

Available in: selected drugstores nationwide and online shops

I don't have too much patience with masks but because I was too stressed out from too much work load, I thought of giving myself a mini pampering session with this mask from the popular brand, Mediheal. I know that there's no need for thorough introduction because if you are a beauty follower, you know that this has been in the market for ages so let's not delve deep into details.

Just a brief information though, according to Rappler, this mask sheet is best for those with oily skin types with the claim to "provide abundant moisture to your skin, control sebum, minimize pores, and improve skin elasticity. The face mask has a silky texture that fits perfectly on your facial curves..." This is a good news as I badly need a mask that would suit my oily skin, something that instead of giving me good results, would tend to break me out further. I've used not much sheet masks before but now that I have tried this one from Mediheal, I realized that most of them were still heavy for my liking. Also, the essences are too thick and moisturizing more than my skin can handle.

The cellulose mask sheet is said to be made of fine, silky fiber which is absolutely soft and even felt delicate but isn't prone to tearing. I was able to open the sheet and it spread wide in one whole. I like that the mask fits my face accurately better than others and the well-soaked fiber adheres to the skin and stays put even when I move around. I never had a sheet mask that fits this very comfortable and it somehow let my skin breathe from within.

The mask is almost fragrance-free and it feels so refreshing when applied. It has tons of essences but when the 20 minute was up, the mask felt dry and the little engraved Mediheal letters showed up. This is way better than other mask sheets because it just meant that the essences get absorbed easier by my skin.

If you think Mediheal masks aren't that soaked, you're thinking wrong. Because there are still a lot essences left on the pouch. I even contemplated whether or not to use the remaining formula for a second session or just use it everywhere especially on the drier areas of my skin. I opted for the latter and there's still too much left!

I did not expect any drastic improvement on my skin but because I use it after chemical exfoliation, my skin felt so soothe and the cooling effect helped a lot. My skin felt so soft and smooth too and all the more when I wake up. It doesn't feel as tacky and oily as other mask sheets so it's true when it says it's definitely for oily skin peeps. But because it's still hydrating on its own, I am pretty sure those with dry skin will like it.

Overall, I like Mediheal N.M.F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask Ex and this is by far the best Korean mask I have tried in my life, no wonder it's been a cult-fave! I am sure to repurchase this for that boost of hydration my skin needs. Let me know which variants are as great as this one and I'll surely give that a try!

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My First Impression With Hello Gorgeous UV Shield Facial Gel

Hello Gorgeous UV Shield Facial Gel

 Bought for: P250 | SRP: P300

Bought from: Lazada Philippines

When I bought a few stuff from Hello Gorgeous weeks ago, trying out UV Shield Facial Gel is what I am most excited about. I love buying sunscreen products at discounted price tags because...let's admit it, sunscreens are always kinda pricey. This is also the most expensive HG product I bought that day as everything else is below P150. I couldn't help having high expectations from this product especially after reading it's claims and reviews from Beautymnl.

CLAIMS (AS PER BEAUTYMNL)

A natural sunblock with SPF 30 that won’t leave a greasy feeling. Lightweight, fast-absorbing gel texture refreshes and safeguards skin; moisturizes, heals, and protects with antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties from virgin coconut oil; deeply nourishes, conditions, and softens with shea butter; helps minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles as it fights free radicals with vitamin E; effectively shields skin against damaging rays with safe non-nano zinc oxide. Perfect for oily, combination skin.

PACKAGING

Just like the HG Active Gold Facial Mask, it comes in a smaller tub and as usual, the overall design and feature appears attractive to me. It displays helpful information too but I hope there's more. Again, I just have issues with packaging like this because first, it wasn't sealed when I got it and it opens very wide, exposing a large amount of product to air and who knows what bacteria could grow from it. There is no spatula provided so you have to take extra precautions and make sure your hand is super clean whenever you dip it on the product.

As OC as I am, I tend to pay extra attention to jar packaging  as creams and moisturizers are skincare steps you have to let be and something that you don't have to rinse right away (so it stays on your face until you cleanse at night and bacteria might have multiplied before you know it) unlike with masks wherein you only need less than 20 minutes of skin contact.

I don't know if I am making any sense but what I am trying to say is that if ever HG is listening, I hope they can rethink their packaging. Maybe you don't see it closely, but the gel have almost spilled on the side of the tub. :)

SCENT, TEXTURE AND EASE OF APPLICATION

The product smells like baby powder and milk and I really love it. The texture is between gel and liquid and from the looks of it, I know that it will be very lightweight on the skin which is true enough.

Once you apply it on your skin, it felt like this ain't gonna get absorbed by the skin and then it would turn sticky and gradually dries to a very tightening powdery matte finish. The tightening sensation felt weird to be honest because I find it too much. From extreme oily skin, I feel like it has turn dry which is just as annoying as oily skin can get.

As you can tell from the photos below, it has specks of white pigments. I expected them to blend on the skin with the gel but much to my dismay, they failed to do so.

The SPF30 sounds like a decent level of sun protection for regular use which is what I think of when I first purchase it. It was also the first time I ever heard of a gel-based sunscreen. so who wouldn't be  so enthusiastic? They might be around for some time, but being the late bloomer I've always been, I never knew of them until HG. If ever you know good gel-based sunscreens, let me know!

Now I think about it, the only things I like about this product is it's oil-controlling power and being a non-comedogenic sunscreen. Keeps the skin shine-free for about 4 hours WITHOUT ANYTHING ON. You cannot layer it with powder because it's powdery and dry already and you don't wanna mess up and add to the patchiness and white cast it gives. I find this product so hard to blend and there is too much tugging that's going on. You can't even dare to layer foundation on top too without good blending skills nor pre-moisturize because the gel seem to not want to blend in.

So there you have it. As much as I would want to love this product considering it's made of safe ingredients and has good oil control formula, I just couldn't because it's a pain to blend. I don't know about you, guys. Maybe you have acquired tricks or techniques or any suggestions so I can make a better use out of it? I don't know. Just feel free to tell me anything or leave a comment down below.

I am not gonna recommend this by all honestly. I know HG has a lot better to offer and I hope they could improve the product's finish and until then, nope, I'm not gonna repurchase.

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