Cathy Doll White Milk Shine Peeling Body Scrub Review

Cathy Doll White Milk Shine Peeling Body Scrub

Bought for: P249/320ml

Bought from: SM Store

I've only tried a few products from Cathy Doll and there face powders are something that I liked. Just after that, I found out that they also have skincare line which I decided to explore so I got myself this particular scrub to begin with. I'm familiar with peeling gels for the face but I guess it would be the first time I ever heard a peeling gel for the body. Sounds interesting right?  I love effective body scrubs because they really smoothen and deep cleanse the skin and body scrubs in any form will always be something I'm excited to try. So, I guess the question is, did Cathy Doll White Milk Shine Peeling Body Scrub work?

CLAIMS

The milky body scrub gel is rich in Milk Protein and contains White Strawberry. The gel texture is full with moisture that helps to remove inactive skin cells and stimulate the skin cell renewal at the same time while reducing wrinkles and dullness after application. It is rich in milk protein that smoothens the skin. It also helps remove inactive skin cells and stimulates the skin renewal at the same time while reducing dullness.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Gently massage on dry skin until dead skin cells are peeled off. Then rinse off with clean water. Use this twice a week.

INGREDIENTS

Aqua; Glycerin; Silica; Carbomer; Milk Protein; PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil; Diazolidinyl; Urea; fragrance; Cetrimonium; Chloride; Glutathione; Arbutin; Hyaluronic Acid; Ubiquinone; Niacin; Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Juice

PACKAGING

I think that the overall packaging is very hygienic. When I bought it, it's still wrapped in an outer plastic. It also has an inner protection seal so the product won't just leak or drip. The container is huge enough to carry 320ml of product so I think decanting to small containers will be very useful when you are someone who travels a lot. The overall packaging is very cute and appealing and that's something you can always expect with Cathy Doll. It has all necessary information like claims, directions, ingredient lists, as well as manufacturing and expiry dates.

SCENT, TEXTURE AND CONSISTENCY

The peeling body scrub smells chemicals which is fine as I'm not really picky with scents. It has a gel texture that kind of turns liquidy when gets in touched with the skin. It does not sting the skin so  I believe even those who have sensitive skin may still opt to using this. It also rinses well without leaving any sticky, slimy residue.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE

This product is packed with Milk Proteins and White Strawberry that is supposed to renew and moisturize the skin. I did not see such significant effect though because I stopped using after the second applicator. Why? I think it's just a waste of time if your main concern is to scrub away dead skin cells. This product just turns liquid when applied and you have to massage your skin hard and several times to create just few and tiny 'scrubs'. It's tiring and at the same time, doesn't feel like it's thoroughly cleaning/exfoliating the skin. I know other peeling gels that peels away dead skin cells in just seconds.

So no, I'm not gonna settle on this one. My skin felt sore from all the rubbing. I regret spending P249 for this and would not really recommend for people who are looking for effective peeling gels. For me, it does not do its job properly and you better save your P249 for something like what, St. Ives, I guess?

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Cathy Doll Snail Mineral Drop DD Cream Review

Cathy Doll Snail Mineral Drop DD Cream

Bought for: Free with points; SRP: P449/138ml

Bought from: Sampleroom

Yey! Today's my big day. Just officially turned 21. Feeling too old lol. Thank you for all the advance and belated greetings, no need to greet me, guys, if you are too busy. It's enough to know you remember today. Silence means a lot haha! Anyway, just because it is my birth day, I am so excited to come up with several blogs just to make up for the past few days where I didn't have any updates or had something new on the way. Any way, to start the rounds of review, here's my thoughts about Cathy Doll Snail Mineral Drop DD Cream which I bought from Sample Room!

Packaging

This product is also formulated in Korea and oh boy, I think I'm being obsessed with K-beauty now lol. More than anything else, I really appreciate that they come in oh-so-adorable packaging with playful designs. The packaging of this DD Cream stands out among all my other body products and I can't help but lovingly look at it from time to time. I am just totally hooked that I think nobody would disagree when I say that it could win in the best packaging category among all Karmart beauty stuff (if there's such thing lol). Also, I am overwhelmed with all the information this product contains and don't get me wrong. People who love to read like me would definitely find a joy skimming through all helpful information. Most of the Korean products I know don't have translations in English and I appreciate that this is an exception. I could spend hours just staring at the beautiful combination of pink and gray and the lovely font styles they use.

Manufacturing and Expiry Dates

This product has a shelf life of three years. It's a good thing for me since I am not seeing myself using this product everyday.

Claims, Direction for use, Caution, Ingredients

Scent

This product smells very subtle. I can't really figure out the perfect word to describe it ('you know I am not too good in determining scents), but it's almost barely there. Nothing too offensive. Those who are very particular with fragrances will not find it too overwhelming.

Texture, Consistency and Ease of Application

The product is creamy white in color and from the looks of it, I know it creates strong white cast which I was not wrong about. Anyway, I will discuss more of these later on. It very much reminds me of whip creams but with added weight and moisture. The DD Cream itself is soft enough to glide on the skin but it feels a little weird 'cause it turns watery when you apply it on your skin. How do I say this? Well, let's put it this way. When you apply it on your skin, it seems like the water used on the product separates on the white cream, therefore, making it harder to blend the product which now turned thicker due to loss of moisture. I'm becoming nonsensical here but this DD Cream really feels weird. I would really say that there's no ease in application as it's taking me several minutes before I completely spread the product onto my whole body. This is not like our typical body lotion that gets absorbed easily on skin. Residues like the strong white casts sets on fine lines and pores and it made me think that all active ingredients are useless since they do not get absorbed by the skin completely. See photo below.

Sorry for my hairy arms lol. I am still scared to try waxing or shaving (this is neither a choice, oh no!). The contrast are true on the first picture. I have awfully uneven skin tone on my arms where I always had my watch on. I didn't find it convenient to bring an umbrella before and apply sunscreen, which is why. I am working on it right now though. :)

Performance

DD Creams claim to have a lot of benefits but I don't buy that. It claims to brighten the skin, which is quite true but it's mainly due to the white cast which does not look good on me. My hairy arms could be a factor but I did try it on my face and I didn't like the effect that much. The cream itself looks too white, weird and incompatible with those who have warm undertones. Just look at my arms! Although it was really able to balance my skin tone, I still think applying this cream on my whole body every day just to match the shade requires A LOT of effort and blending skills (very important!). Oh no, I've had ample time applying makeup and additional preparation won't do me good lol. This might be a perfect fit to those with alabaster skin though.

This product dries easily, lightweight but leaves a slightly tacky and sticky feeling which goes away after minutes. Although the finish wasn't very much likable to me, I appreciate the fact that this product is moisturizing, softening and is non-comedogenic. I tried this on my face as well using a very small amount and it gives me a fresh, dewy look upon application. Dilemma starts after few hours though because it make my T-zone go nuts with oils. If you opt for a dewy Korean skin complexion, then you might enjoy this. And although I did not like the heavy, sticky feeling, it did not break me out after a week of use. Just a piece of advise, if you are to use this as a base makeup or primer, set it with a darker shade of powder to match rest of your body.

Overall Thoughts

Karmart incorporates anti-aging and moisturizing ingredients on this product such as Snail Slime and Collagen (which I believe only comes in small quantities due to rank in ingredient list), but it won't convince me to purchase a second time. There's just too much cons more than pros for me. I read somewhere that this product has other shade which is more suitable to Asian skin and which has a warmer undertone and if that's true, then I might give that one a try 'cause this extreme light shade won't blend well on most Asian skin. Another thing I would like to point out is the price range. If you are to use it only on your face, then you might find it economical to spend P499, otherwise, nuh-uh.

Have you tried Cathy Doll Snail Mineral Drop DD Cream? Did you like it? Share your comments down below!

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Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact SPF40 PA++ in Light Beige Review

Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact SPF40 PA++ (Light Beige), 12g

Bought for: Free | Original Price: P399

Bought from: Sampleroom

Claims: Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact is formulated from innovative Encapsulation Technology. The easy to blend powder that is compounded with Silicon Coating that provides instant smooth coverage and conceals wrinkles and dark spots. The Mineral Mica Innovation balances your skin tone and creates a multi-dimension appearance after applying. Also, it provides maximum whitening and brightening for your skin. Sebum Control delivers 12-hours of effective oil control and maintains a fresh look even without primer. The lightweight solution results in brilliant skin all day long. It helps keep your skin tone balanced and bright once used. UV protection formula protects you from sunrays UVA and UVB with high-definition SPF40 PA+++. Once used, expect bright skin all day. (as per Sampleroom)

Ingredients:

If you want to ask me before I tried Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact whether I like liquid foundations more than pressed powder, I would surely say yes. I haven't tried as many as I did with liquid foundations, but this pressed powder here seemed to be on my top drugstore powder pacts already and even replaced some foundations I've grown to love in the past. In fact, I bought my mom one and she's loving it as much as I do! It comes only in two shades: #21/Light Beige and #24/Natural Beige. I know Korean products cater mostly to fair-skinned gals so I'm quite lucky to have been able to find a shade that somehow matches my skintone. I'm a bit worried though if the darkest shade (which is not dark at all) could still be utilized by those with darker complexion.

Please don't squeak so loud when you see the packaging. Just how creative are the ones who designed Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact box and the pact itself? I have no idea! Gosh, I never liked pink but I do now! The product, as you can see, has a pink cover/lid (which I use to see how my hair looks everyday! Shush! It's a secret!) where you can see yourself. Ha! Just look how I awkwardly posed just to get this shot. Lol.

The container is sturdy, very handy and lightweight. However, the letters on the sleek cover tends to get removed during friction. I suggest either you store it with the box or put it on a cushiony pouches every time when not in use.

As you can see, this product has a shelf life of three years but I know it wouldn't take me that long because based on my calculations, I'm going to hit the pan after a month and you know that it's because I am using it everyday.

The compact has an accompanying soft sponge stored in a separate compartment. I don't have issues with it though except I prefer brush or the sponge I use to apply my foundation during morning applications and would only use it for retouch in the afternoon. I don't like dirty sponges for setting my makeup.

The product itself is a delight to see with that cute cursive Cathy Doll word engraved on the powder. As you can see, the product is too light for my complexion (unfortunately, Sampleroom only offers the one in light Beige before) but I still use this because it easily blends with my complexion and I'm not having issues with the finish it provides. It looks a bit light for me at first but after a few minutes, it looks like my skin but brighter. However, if you have yellow undertone, I suggest you get the shade in #23/Natural Beige though just to be sure. Mine's playing on the neutral sometimes so I think I could go on either one of them.

The product's scent could be a little off-putting to those who are sensitive to particular fragrances. It does not bother me though. I could use anything as long as it is not unbearably awful.

Just like what I have said, this product blends easily on the skin and has a smooth finish. Despite it being a pressed powder, it does not look pale and too matte on my skin probably because of its luminizing effect. I checked that it has Mica on it  which is best known for its brilliant and shimmering appearance. However, longevity wise, this is a bit of a letdown. What set me back is the fact that it does not control my oil for up to two 12 hours. I had high hopes in that department because this is the only pressed powder I know that is brave enough to claim something so nonviable. In the end, I figured out that I still haven't found the pact which would answer my oil problems. To give you numbers, this product looks fresh for only 1-2 hours. But I have to consider the weather which is seriously warm and humid. On a lighter note, I could easily do retouch and my makeup would look good as new without cakey areas.

I am using this product everyday over my liquid foundation and I guess it pretty much sets my base well. Another thing I like about it is how it could stand alone on my face (on days when I let my skin breathe from foundations) and I could still look fresh and radiant, just with minimal coverage. What's important though is how this product easily keeps haggardness at bay. Also, this product, despite its high SPF content, does not cause me to severely breakout.

To cap things here, I would say Cathy Doll Speed White CC Powder Pact impressed me so much (like so much) with its brightening effect but not with its oil control properties. It just doesn't work with my super oily skin. Nonetheless, it's affordable, easy to use and so cute to look at. I would be repurchasing though should I fail to find another pressed powder that will not only give a brightening appearance but a shine-free skin for hours as well.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathydollmanila

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