Affordable Underrated Whitening Cream: Silka Papaya Whitening Pearl Cream (Review)

Silka Papaya Whitening Pearl Cream

Bought for: More or less P30/6g

Bought from: Mercury Drugstore

I am a fan of Silka Papaya Body Lotions--it has been well-loved for being a local brand that really is effective in making skin healthy and glowing. If, for one second, you think that their skin care line is limited to soaps and body lotions, well, guess what, you're thinking wrong! Oh but maybe I was just the only one who's too late for this game because I never know until just lately that Silka Papaya has pearl creams! About a month ago, Adrian and I just dropped by Mercury Drugstore one time to buy some Myra E capsules for Ate Rose and I spotted this product on the bottom shelf. See, for late bloomers like us, we're not to blame!

Claims

• Gently hides dark spots and blemishes by providing an even pearly white matte finish.
• Contains Papaya Enzyme and Vitamin B3 to help erase unwanted blemishes and whiten skin from within
• Enriched with Vitamin E to help maintain the proper moisture levels on your skin and keep it protected from pollution.

Directions For Use

Apply an even amount of Silka Papaya Whitening Pearl Cream on the face and neck. For best results, cleanse your face with Silka Papaya Facial Cleanser before applying. Use in the morning and at night.

Just what would you expect with Silka. Of course, it has notable Carica Papaya Enzymes that are rich in antioxidants and vitamins which do multitude of things for the skin. Although I'm a bit dubious as to how effective this product is knowing that the aforementioned active ingredient came in only a small percentage. I'm also wary of the Petrolatum (the largest in amount) and Wax because these are ingredients with thick consistency and has the tendency to clog the pores.

Although the box was properly labeled, it came in a sleek type of box with useful information, I find that the compact it came with is partly substandard. I mean for only less than P30, I couldn't expect a lot but I just can't help noticing. The lock isn't exactly tight, air could still pass through so I'm worried the product could get contaminated easily. Good thing, it only came in a 6 g of products so it would be easy to let it go and repurchase.

The pearl cream appears like pastel yellow for the container and reeks of a combination of fruity and floral scent I really love. I guess it could be off-putting for some who does not like strong scents, but it doesn't bother me at all. The consistency and look reminds me very much of Zale Skincare BB UV Foundation Cream with only a few differences. Both has a strong scent to it, has a thick consistency and is both effective to even out the skin tone and brighten it. I just find that Zale's much more blendable and has more moisture to the cream. This is what I'm most scared of. Because the compact container of Silka is a bit lose, the air can pass through, drying out the cream inside.

Silka Papaya Whitening Pearl Cream is a pain to blend with fingers. I noticed that it was tricky to apply and it certainly cling to dry patches if not blended quickly. Make sure to apply some moisturizer underneath to lubricate the skin prior to using this. I also found out that using a beauty blender or any soft sponges would make the job done. The softness of the sponge and the strokes makes the product melt on the skin giving you a really nice glow.

Contrary to its claim that it sets matte, this product certainly does not dry into a matte finish. It leaves a dewy layer and feels a bit greasy too. Though I would say it's pretty lightweight as if you don't have anything on. I would just suggest that if you have oily skin, set it in place with a mattifying powder as it also tends to move around. With frequent use, I guess you'll just get the hang of it. I just had to set aside the fact that it makes the skin oil up faster because my skin does not look like it's oily, it looks like it's more of the glow. It does not feel nice on when you touch your face but it certainly looks nice on the skin.

  

As you can see from the photo above, this leaves a white cast on the skin  so you really have to blend it well on your face and include the neck too. I guess that the secret is pretty much all about blending.  Don't expect for high coverage because it will disappoint. Glad that it has a yellow tone to it so I don't have to worry about it making my skin look gray and dull. I have been using this for over a month now and I can say that it is gentle on the skin and did not break me out.

 

And for the whitening claim, I don't think it makes any difference. But I would like to keep it during the days I would like to look glowing and fresh without having to put additional makeups on. I'm pretty sure pearl creams like this would really come handy especially when I'll be doing a quick errand outside and I'm just too lazy to make myself up. Just this and a tint, I'm pretty sure I'll survive!

I haven't made myself clear yet whether I like this product or not but given the fact that it's so affordable, why not. I also like products that brighten up my dull skin so I would recommend you try this out. I think it's useful for those with dry, normal or combination to oily skin types! Just make sure to moisturize and blend with a sponge! Here's an update 4 hours later, no setting powder, no retouch!

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Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion with Avocado Oil and Skin Whitening Lotion with Shea Butter SPF23 Reviews

Thank goodness, Sampleroom teamed up with the ever popular Silka skin care line a.k.a. a favorite brand of mine. Since I was a kid, I used to watch my mother using lotions in different variants from different brands. Roll a few more years, she already asked me to always slather lotions onto my skin to keep it moisturized, hydrated, healthy and well-nourished. To find our holy grail formulation, we kept on buying different variants after emptying the current bottle. We were never picky back then (correction, I was never picky back then) until I encounter a body lotion that smells good, moisturizing but not sticky. That was not Silka yet. The point is, from then on, I always choose the ones that are comfortable to wear even during humid season. Amongst my favorites are Silka Lotions.

Part of my being picky is making sure that what I am applying on my skin are more of a beautifying and effective ingredients-infused than not. It's a plus for me if it has SPF content because it's more efficient when I don't have to put on lotions and sunscreens in separate applications. Good thing, Silka Lotions have SPF23 (although we're all advised to use products that have at least SPF30) which is okay for me since I don't usually bask under the sun. I rarely go swimming or do any outdoor activities as well. The only time my skin get exposed to sun was during the time I'm waiting for a ride to school lol. So, if you are more of an adventurous person, please, use a heavy duty sunblock to keep you protected from the harmful UV rays.

SILKA PREMIUM MOISTURIZING MILK LOTION WITH AVOCADO OIL SPF23

Bought for: Free | Original Price: P45 (50ml), P77.25 (100ml), P137 (200ml)

Bought from: Sampleroom

Available in: all leading drugstores nationwide

Claims and Ingredients:

This 100ml lotion is really ideal for traveling since it's thin in size and has a tight cap that shuts with a click. It is also loaded with information like descriptions, ingredients, manufacturing and expiry dates and directions for use.

This lotion smells so heavenly. I can't really describe it but it smells like a combination of floral and citrus scents. The consistency is creamy and blends easily on skin without leaving a tacky or greasy feeling. It instead leaves a soft, smooth and hydrated complexion. This lotion claims to whiten in as fast as 7 days but I can't really vouch for it since a 100ml bottle isn't enough to notice substantial effect on  the skin. However, after using the lotion for a week, I experienced mild micro-peeling on my arms and legs which I was not a hundred percent sure if it was because of this lotion. Please do know that this is the only product I added to my daily body care routine that time. Nonetheless, my skin turned brighter, more radiant and looking healthier.

SILKA SKIN WHITENING LOTION WITH SHEA BUTTER SPF23

Bought for: Free | Original Price: P41 (50ml), P70.25 (100ml), P124.75 (200ml)

Bought from: Sampleroom

Available in: all leading drugstores nationwide

Claims and Ingredients:

In comparison to the Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion with Avocado Oil, this product has Shea Butter as its most active ingredient. Since my skin have become drier than during my teenage years, I prefer to purchase body lotions that have ingredients known to provide deep hydration and moisture. Silka Skin Whitening Lotion with Shea Butter is also a creamy lotion with lightweight formulation that really soothes dry skin. It also has a buttery scent which is kinda addicting for me. It even lingers for minutes to a couple of hours on skin. My, I badly want to it eat! Silka really has the best scented lotions in the market, in my own opinion.

Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion with Avocado Oil and Skin Whitening Lotion with Shea Butter differs obviously on the active ingredients presented and choice of fragrances. Scent wise, both are super duper relaxing. In terms of formulation and finish, both offers a lightweight formula without the icky sticky feeling even after perspiring. Both of them are moisturizing and hydrating and really works well in softening the skin and making it look healthy and bright. However, I find the Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion with Avocado Oil as the better choice because it's more moisturizing probably because of the deep hydration properties. Again, both of this lotion claims to whiten the skin in as early as 7 days (which I've heard from other products before). This is kind of a preposterous idea for me but who knows what would happen if I use it for a year straight, right? I'm not after its lightening capabilities, anyway.

Overall, I love both of these lotions! They are so reasonably priced and really is effective! I hope these products stay in the market for the next 50 years! I'm definitely repurchasing.

Have you tried these, girls? Any comments? Share it with me down below! Happy blogging!

Silka Premium Whitening Lotion Green Papaya SPF30 with Olive Oil

Silka Premium Whitening Lotion Green Papaya SPF30 with Olive Oil

Price: P55 (50ml), P98 (100ml), P174 (200ml)

Bought from: Sample Room PH

The product with the most number of samples at the sampleroom undoubtedly goes to Silka Premium Whitening Lotion Green Papaya SPF30 with Olive Oil. So can you blame me when my initial reaction was that "Oh no way. People might not like it that's why it's the most un-availed. So I'm definitely not gonna put it in my cart." I was new to sampleroom back then and it was long before I notice the number of product availed and the number of stocks (hehe).

So I received my parcel and this product went along with it. I gave it a shot mainly because I am looking for SPF-based lotions which, in my experience, usually feels more lightweight than sunscreens/sunblocks, regardless of brands or available reviews online. This is the only one in my stash that needs some road-testing so I used it straightaway.

To sum up, my experience with this lotion is beyond satisfaction. I know two weeks is so short to gauge Silka's ability to whiten the skin but it was upon trying that we figure out how we underestimated a great product like Silka's. No wonder my mom adores every Silka's products in the market. I have tried the variant with milk and honey during my high school, it smells good, yes, but I can't really comment on the whitening ability of that product because I admit that I did not religiously use it. Why? Because back then, the greasy-feel that body lotions leaves on the skin just annoys me. But when used frequently, I believe that it would yield a better outcome, thus, whiter skin.

The formula of the product is creamy white in texture and color. Also it smells really nice and refreshing. It smells fruity which I really love and it also glides easily on the skin without leaving your it feeling suffocated and warm. It does leave a hint of shiny film on your skin (because of the olive oil) which I already expected upon reading the 'with Olive Oil' label. And it is but fine with me as it contributes to making pelts look healthier, more moisturized, hydrated and glowing. Upon application you can instantly feel the softness and smoothness of the skin.

The best thing about it is that it has a pretty decent amount of SPF30 which is already advisable for daily use. When you want your skin to still breathe and absorbs nutrient or if you are just off to run some errands, I suggest you go for lotions with SPF but of course, if you will stay long under the sun, aim for sunscreens with higher amount of SPF.

I always commute from Valenzuela to Makati and this has been my go-to lotion especially this summer. Although I did not see any noticeable lightening on my part after using it for over two weeks now, still, I love it so much and I will definitely repurchase. Also, I highly recommend it to any skin type as its mild for sensitive skin, moisturizing for dry skin and lightweight for oily ones (like me).

If you are interested, you can get a sample at sampleroom.ph or you can also avail a bottle on leading drugstores, supermarket and department stores nationwide.