The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencils in 02 Gray Brown and 05 Dark Brown Review + Swatches

The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencils

Bought for: P140 | SRP: Starts at P260

Bought from: Shopee Philippines

Here's a review on a product that I have been reaching out for for every day use--The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencils. Originally comes in six (6) shades: 01 Light Brown, 02 Gray Brown, 03 Brown, 04 Black Brown, 05 Dark Brown, 06 Dark Gray, I picked up the ones in Shade 02 and 05. Although all shades are amazingly nice for everyday use, I just find the Gray Brown and Dark Brown are the closest match to my brows--I have thick and dark strands yet seem to be scattered all over, thus the need for eyebrow products that would make it look naturally full. I'm just so glad I discovered these eyebrow pencils and I can't wait to share my thoughts about them!

Here's what the product claims according to Google:

Auto eyebrow pencil with square flat brow to design eyebrows with ease and convenience. Natural touch every day with a less-irritating square brow: Change from the existing triangular type to a smoother square type ensures less irritation even on sensitive skin to support a smooth and natural-looking eyebrow every day  Easy and convenient flat brow design: even a beginner can complete a straight-line eyebrow with ease and convenience by just straight stroking with The Face Shop’s exclusive design flat brow.

Packaging

So the product comes in this slim pencil type packaging with a retractable head on one side, and a brow brush on the other. This makes it even more convenient and fun to use for you get a brow shaper and tool in one for that beautiful brows on fleek. I measured length of the brow product just out of curiosity and it's approximately an inch long which I don't think would lasts me very long especially if you are someone who shapes your brows everyday. For the price I paid though, I wouldn't think I'll get a deal that's any better.

Texture, Pigmentation and Ease of Application

I actually used to hate the traditional pencil-type brow products and prefer these retractable ones that comes in a flat square form for the fact that they create better outlines and fill brows very easily without those sharp lines. I don't like products that seem to give a blotchy look on the brow because it requires more blending effort. Good thing, The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencils are easy to work with and even the shades themselves make it easier to blend on natural colors of our eyebrows. I didn't even need the use of  brow mascara!

One thing you might find off about these eyebrow pencils are its pigmentation. If you prefer those that gives a bold color pay off, then these are not for you. The very light pigmentation is what triggered my increased admiration towards these products actually. I like they don't add much color to my brows and just make it appear as if I have naturally full brows. Please refer to the pic below.

Using the 02 Gray Brown

Overall Thoughts

On the picture above, I had my eyebrows framed well for more or less 10 hours with minimal fading. I would say that they withstand humidity and hold up pretty well even with my oily skin. They are just perfect for beginners and to those who wants to achieve natural looking eyebrows without being too much. Definitely a highly recommended product and I'd be more than willing to repurchase!

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Minimalist Skin Care Routine for January

Clear and healthy skin is an evident result of having good skin care. We have different options [available in the market] as to which products should we include in our everyday routine to keep our visage in its best look. The most important thing is that, we must choose well what products are best to keep and throw away at the same time when it does you no good.

The past few months had been a torture to my skin since I have undergone chemical peel and such just to get rid of my pimple marks. Little did I know that results were not actually permanent. So I got tired of promises and decided to turn my too many face products down to only four, keeping everything extremely simple.

 

So yeah, if you wanna know, here's what I use for my face everyday!

The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Acerola 

Price: PHP265

Bought from: The Face Shop, SM Manila

Application: Day and Night

Choosing the right cleanser, for me, is the most important step in taking care of the skin. As much as possible, I prefer using cleansers that cause me no breakout and does well in removing any makeup residue. I could, in fact, skip scrubbing and moisturizing given the right cleanser for my oily skin.

St. Ives Pink Lemon and Mandarin Orange Scrub

Price: PHP204

Bought from: Watsons, SM Manila

Application: Night

As of the moment, St. Ives have the most special place in my heart. Not just it makes me feel like my face is squealy clean, it also made me forget about toning. Yes, I know toning is the second step in good skin care, but what does toners do? For me, they just 'extra' clean the pores. What do I need toners for when I have St. Ives Scrubs?

Sooper Beaute Tomato Serum

Price: PHP250

Bought from: Sooper Beaute, SM Manila

Application: Day and Night

You definitely cannot imagine how oily my skin gets after minutes. I always wonder if my sebum production is ever normal (lol) or if they ever get tired of producing too much oils. I guess I can't do anything about my genes but to stay away from oil-based moisturizers. That's why I prefer serums. Aside from not leaving my skin feeling greasy, in a way, I am keeping my skin moisturized. REMEMBER, OILY SKIN NEEDS TO BE MOISTURIZED TOO.

Sooper Beaute Tinte BB Cream in Fair

Price: PHP250

Bought from: Sooper Beaute, SM Manila

Application: Day

This step is almost part of my everyday make up, but still I included this product here. This is because this BB Cream of Sooper Beaute is like an tinted moisturizer slash base makeup. When I don't want to look too made up, this will already do the trick. I could, in fact, go out and use only this four products on my face.

So that's everything for my skin care routine! Because of them, I am proud to say that I am breakout-free for a month without spending huge! What about yours? How do you keep your skin healthy this year?

Love,

Hanna

Review: The Face Shop Jeju Aloe 99% Fresh Soothing Gel

*Sorry for the low quality photos. I deleted all of them accidentally. :(

Hey, guys! I'm up to my 90th blog post this time! 10 more to achieve my blogging goal this year! Look who's excited for another year. Hmm.

This will be another review post, this time, about The Face Shop Jeju Aloe 99% Fresh Soothing Gel. I was supposed to write and post it yesterday when my entry for the FERN-C contest consumed most of my blogging time (I finished my entry by almost midnight already with all the photo meme editing and the super slow internet connection, unfortunately), so yeah, I apologize. Anyway, here it is!

I'm not gonna start with 'The Face Shop is blah blah..." because this product is actually one of my first-ever hauls from a non-drugstore brand so I was still not that familiar with most of their products (if you read My The Face Shop Purchases blog post, you'll know.) But one very thing that I know about them is that they are one of those famous Korean brands (at par with Tony Moly and Etude House) which specializes in skin care and is dedicated to the usage of natural ingredients for their innovations.

This comes in a big tub, bigger than what I have imagined when I saw it on their Facebook page. It was on a BOGO deal so I had to grab it on a whim! It's better than never! I forgot the exact price but I think I bought two big tubs at their SM Manila branch for less than PHP200? It is a great product that you can avail for a fraction of other high-end brands' price, with results just the same.

The packaging is just pretty standard. I mean it's in green plastic tub and I don't really expect it to be in like glass jars. Who would want to take extra weight on your bags when you bring it with you while you travel? None, right? But because I prefer the ones in pump bottles and if you know the reason why, I know you'll agree. Product-in-jars/tubs doesn't sound hygienic at all especially if you have to dip your fingers in and out. It worsen bacteria buildup, that's all. Unless it comes with a spatula, I could be so forgiving about that. But since it does not have any, we just had to work with what we have right now. I suggest you clean your hands thoroughly before dipping your fingers.

The expiration date is also written on their packaging and it is still good until 2018 so you won't need to worry whether or not you can consume all the contents on the given time.

It is says that the formula is composed of 99% Jeju Aloe, and the other 1% is composed of so many ingredients! Like, what!? How did it happen!? I don't pretend I'm good in Science, particularly Chemistry so I won't criticize what's in it.

But, take a look at the ingredient list and know what I'm talking about. You just have to look at the bottom since most of the description and such are written in different language.

Also, it says there that 'formulated with 99% aloe barbadensis leaf extract from Jeju to soothe and moisturize the skin! This gel can be used for various purposes, including moisturizing, soothing, facial pack, and after-sun care. As aloe barbadensis leaf extract is absorbed into the skin without leaving any sticky residue behind, it soothes and moisturizes at the same time.'

Anyway, none of the ingredients ever broke me out so this is a really good product to consider especially if you have acne-prone skin. I sometimes think that aside from being oily, my skin is also sensitive as it is really hard to look for products that would not cause me pimples. Thank goodness I found this! Not only does it soothe my skin (especially after using the Sooper Beaute Peeling Cream which is something that puts my skin on a tough work), it also keeps my skin smooth, soft, well-soothed and hydrated.

When you opened the tub, there is still this plastic-like covering intended for use to be extra hygienic. As for my case, I removed it already since it sometimes tends to slip from my grasp and land on the gel. It's a lot unhygienic since the gel would tend to spill out in small amount and out the crater. To minimize the mess, I just have to remove it permanently.

Everytime I see the gels, all I can think of is playtime! I mean it's really a fun thing opening the tub and you would be surprised how fluffy and cute what's inside.

So this is the actual content. It is transparent in color, pretty much how gels look like but of course, this is much thinner and lightweight. It smells good too! Another thing I like about is is when you catch a whiff of it, you'll think it's like 100% Aloe Vera Extract. There's no hint of alcohol as well, as in none.

It may be a bit runny for the formula but it's the reason why application is so easy. Once you applied it on your skin, you just have to massage it in circular motion and your skin would not find it hard to absorb the gel, leaving it moisturized, hydrated and cool. It's a bit sticky/tacky at first which goes away after a few minutes but not greasy enough to annoy and would leave a healthy-looking dewiness on the skin.

The best thing for me about this Jeju Aloe is that it can be applied almost anywhere in your body without you ever feeling uncomfortable at all since it is very lightweight. As for me, I apply it after shampooing my hair to lock in moisture and prevent hair dryness. As Aloe Vera is known to help reduce dandruff and boost hair growth, this is perfect for everyday use. I also apply this gel on my face using a dime-size amount whenever I feel like my face needed some breaking free from other skin care products. Ideally, I apply it at night to boost skin regeneration. I can't also miss a single night that I don't apply a small amount on both my eyebrows and eyelashes. This is effective for me as I notice that my eyebrows grow back fast and my lashes too strong. And lastly, I use it as my body moisturizer and would really help prevent dryness! Sometimes, I would use it like a primer for lotions and other heavy moisturizers.

To summarize it all, I've never met a product this multi-tasking! I recommend it to everyone especially those who have their skin tortured by the sun's harmful rays! You can also use this to fight aging, acne and reduce the visibility of stretch marks.This is worth the price and I think I would always be coming back to this.

For more information, you can visit The Face Shop on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Til my next blog post! Happy blogging!

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Review: The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Lemon

One of the products I hoard from The Face Shop' Sale last week was this Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Lemon. (You can read my The Face Shop Purchases here by the way.) When it comes to my desire in achieving a brightened skin tone, I always go for lemon-based products. Why? Because lemon is know for eliminating dead skin cells with the benefit of whitening your skin, thus, creating an illusion of brightened skin tone during continuous use. This has been long-proved by Science ever since and we all know that, right? >:)

I was really eager to use it that I ditch my previous soap and switched to it instead without any say. This is the very first product that I use which is a non-drugstore one, didn't I tell you that already? So yeah, after more than a week use, guess, it's now the proper time to share with you, guys, what I think about it...

Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Lemon at PHP265 (50%off)

I'm not actually a fan of foaming cleansers ever since my previous cleanser from other brand did not work well on me. But this hoarder in me just started to kick off so yeah, I ended up buying it instead! I bought not just one, but twice! Hey, it's not my fault that I'm really into skin care products. Hahah! Anyway, I'm going to post a separate review for the Acerola variant soon.

I like that it comes in a tube dispenser, my favorite packaging for skin care products. Its simple layout is what made it look like those products sold for thousand bucks. It simply has a lemon at the bottom part which somehow looks very straight to the point, like 'Hey, I contain some lemon. Buy me now!' This is what made it more appealing to me, I guess, as I'm very observant with packaging and such. Sorry for that. Hoho!

It has aluminum cover so the product won't easily spill out of the tube.

As it comes in a huge tube dispenser, it also comes with a lot of product on it (170ml) for, say, less than $3 and it could be use for a long period of time, since you'll only need a dime and it would lather pretty much already. Plus, you can bring it any time, any where to freshen up and you don't have to worry as the product wont leak in your travel bags.

It has expiration date printed on the upper closing of the tube.

Although, the formula mainly contains lemon, it also has other active ingredients on it like Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut Bark Extract), Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, and Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract--which I believe contribute to the product's skin benefits.

*You can check the ingredient list for products which may cause you some allergies.

As you can see, being an original Korean product, most of the description are written in different language, so it's really great that they have sort of  'subtitles' below.

Formulated with lemon extract, this mild cleansing foam helps remove dead skin cells and leaves skin fresh. Although it lives up to its promises, it fails to satisfy my expectations. How? Yes, it does freshen up my skin, but not for a long time. My face tends to get oily by minutes and reading one of lemon's benefit to reduce oil build up, it does not do the trick on my skin. As it remove dead skin cells, it does not dry up my pimples which I hope can be lessened somehow since lemon is known as a great help for pimple-prone skin. But come to think of it, I should expect this for the spearmint variant. Haha!

Also, it tends to be a bit drying for my skin, the feeling which I don't really like upon washing my face. It reminds me of Pond's facial foam, although not as drying. But hey, it's still drying after all! However, it does not cause me breakouts like the previous foam did, which is a good thing. The bad thing, though, is that it does not prevent acne/pimples. Ironic that the product is intended for use on any skin types, yet I think it best suits sensitive (as the product is really mild) and normal skin as it somehow is drying (so it's not for dry skin) and definitely does nothing for oily skin type (so it's also not for oily skin).

Verdict: Using this actually makes me think, how does the Acerola variant differ from it? Nonetheless, the product, being mild and all, I believe, won't do my skin any harm as The Face Shop is probably one of the best brands which uses organic ingredients. I may still continue to use it, but I do not ever promise to stick to it as I'm looking for other products that would do my skin great results. But remember, what may not work for me, may work for you as we all have different skin types and needs. Try it and see for yourself! It might be the best product in your life!

Other variants:

Lemon (detoxifying)

Acerola (brightening)

Spearmint (sebum-fighting)

Peach (nourishing)

Aloe (soothing)

Mung Beans (softening)

Hope my review helps! Happy blogging!xx

Love,

Hanna

My The Face Shop Haul #TFSOctoberPromo

Hello, semestral break! Hello, blogging world! Hello, beautiful people from around the globe! Yes, just to let you know, I am still alive and breathing. LOL, just kidding. >:D Without further ado, may I now present to you my purchases from The Face Shop! This is actually the first time I bought a Korean slash non-drugstore product since I mostly buy face products there. Hahah!

So as I was saying, I took advantage from the 'Buy 1, Take 1' Promo TFS is offering. Who would not, anyway? Don't get me wrong, this is for hoarders like me lol. Yes, being a hoarder of beauty products that are on sale (especially those that are marked down for as low as 50%), I would and I should not let this pass as I'll forever regret it. Whaaaaaaaaaat!?

And now, for my purchases!!!

TFS Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam in Lemon and Acerola 175ml/ea (PHP265)

Jeju Aloe 99% 300ml/ea (PHP195)

The moment I've read on TFS' Facebook Page that they're gonna have a Buy 1, Take 1 for their Jeju Aloe, I had to set aside everything I have to do that day and head to the nearest TFS store since the sale is due on October 15, only as part of their Pay Day Special. It just happened that their cleansing foams are also on sale, so I had to grab these two Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foams in Lemon and Acerola--my preferred 'flavours' among the six variants.

This retails for PHP265 when not on sale. But I got it for 'Buy 1, Take 1' so basically, I got each for only PHP132.50. Correct my Math, guys, I hate it.

Actually, I have no idea what Acerola is but it says there that it offers to brighten up your skin, so yeah. And the lemon! We all know that it works well in whitening and removing dead skin cells!

And it's as if I had any choice while I was at the store! The only available variants there is Acerola and Lemon. Hmm, smells like the others are fast-selling. Anyway, when I searched it on Facebook, both of their benefits are what my skin needs! Quite lucky, am I? Hoho!

I was just amazed when I saw the tub of Jeju Aloe in person! It's just so big, I'm almost overwhelmed at how it would take time to finish a single tub! Hoho! I'm gonna post separate reviews for these products soon!

So yeah, that's my The Face Shop Haul! Don't forget to visit their facebook page to know more of their upcoming sales.

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