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"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : Natura Organics' Bio-Ferment Bleach INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS  : Whitening. SIZE  : 50g (i got a 10g sample of this) PRICE  : P449 / $9 DETAILS  : This product has 3 variants in total which is for the Face / Neck, Underarms / Groins and the one i got is for Body. HOW TO USE  : After bath time and towel dry my skin, i apply this on my neck, elbows, knees and butt cheeks. No need to rinse as it's like lotion. PROS  : I'm more than satisfied with this! It started to lighten the areas where i applied it in just a span of few days! Yep, 3 days to be exact! And it doesn't smell like typical bleach, this one has a pleasing scent which didn't irritate my nose. It also has a very nice consistency. Not too runny, thick nor grainy / powdery. Unlike whitening creams / bleaching creams, ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." It comes in a glass bottle with mascara wand :) PRODUCT : Colour Me PH's Hair Potion. The label also includes the ingredients. INGREDIENTS : Organic Premium Castor Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E, Ricinoleic Acid, Omega 6 and 9, Minerals and Proteins. USES / BENEFITS : Hair Grower and Thickener, Treats and Prevents Dandruff / Itchy Scalp, Treats Acne Scars, Stretch Marks Fader. SIZE : 10ml PRICE : P120 / $2.4 DETAILS : This product is said to also darken the hair and stop premature greying. :) HOW TO USE : Before bedtime, i put one drop using the dropper on the mascara brush and apply on my eyebrows and lashes in a brushing motion. PROS : This one is very unique compared to other hair grower / brow thickener because it's in a dropper bottle and they give you a brush separately. At first, i thought i will have a ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Dearberry PH's Pure and Popular Cleansing Foam. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Cleansing. SIZE : 150ml (but i got 2 sample packets from my  Paint Box Artistry loot). PRICE : P400 / $8 DETAILS : This product has Triclosan and Salicylic Acid. HOW TO USE : I apply this on damp skin and massage in a circular motion until i get a foamy texture then rinse off with lukewarm water. PROS : I used this facial cleanser for 2 weeks (1 week each sachet). I fell in love with it the first time i used it! It really made my face feels super clean! It's the first time that i felt my skin that clean by only using cleansing foam! I also love that it lessened my blackheads / whiteheads and some of my milia! And since it deeply cleansed my skin, i don't recall any breakouts nor even a pimple or two appeared whi...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Skin Magical's Black Magical Soap. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS : Activated Charcoal, Glutathione with Alpha Arbutin, Kojic Acid and Licorice, Shea Butter and Glycerin. USES / BENEFITS : Bleaching, Peeling, Whitening, Moisturizing, Acne-Control, Sunblock. SIZE : 90g PRICE : P75 / $1.5 DETAILS : This product is said to be safe for pregnant women and lactating moms :) HOW TO USE : I scrub directly onto damp skin and wait for 3 minutes before rinsing. PROS : First, i was shocked that this soap smells nice! And you guys know i'm a sucker for that! I cut my soap into 4, each cut lasted me 9 days and i used a total of 3 cuts! It's very mild and i love its exfoliators which helped with cleansing my body! It's not too drying (at first i thought i was but then it has a peeling effect so it's just that.), actually i...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Lipz Diva's Silky Matte Liquid Lippies ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging : 5/5 Smell  : 5/5 Application  : 5/5 Comfort  : 10/5 Texture  : 10/5 Longevity  : 5/5 /VERDICT/ THE MOST AWAITED LIQUID LIPSTICK! I'm in deep awe with these! Ever since i tried their Creamy Matte Lipsticks , i can't stop recommending and spreading the word about Lipz Diva being the best and that they will really make it big in the beauty industry and when they released these, i was so excited because i know it's going to be something amazing! And as expected, it didn't disappoint me! Everything about these are amazing! From the packaging (very chic and handy!) to the formula (super lightweight like you don't have a lipstick on and flat matte finish but non-drying!)! It also has a minty scent and cooling effect when you apply it on your lips! They are highly pigmented and very buildable! They are not that transfer-proo...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Little Berry Naturals' Milky Tomato Soap. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated USES / BENEFITS : Lightening, Acne / Pimple Fighting, Exfoliating, Moisturizing. SIZE : Soap Chips / Full Size (130-135g). PRICE : P100 / $2 for a paper bag of approx. 15 - 20pcs. of soap chips) & P230 / $4.6 for full size. DETAILS : This product is also said to give you a rosy glow and acts as a sunscreen. HOW TO USE : I lather my hands with this and massage its foam in a circular motion on my face and neck. PROS : As you all know, i'm a sucker for soaps with nice scent and this is one of them! It smells so good! And unlike the first soap chips that i reviewed, this one lasted around a month each chip! I really love this because not only that it smells delicious, doesn't dissolve quickly and it also gave my skin a pinkish glow! I ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Nature Skin Secrets' Oatmeal + Cows Milk Soap. INGREDIENTS : Pure Coconut Oil, Vitamin E, Oatmeal, Oatmeal Bits and Cow's Milk. USES / BENEFITS : Nourishing, Whitening, Smoothening. SIZE : 110g PRICE : P120 / $2.4 DETAILS : This product is also said to be good for people with Eczema. HOW TO USE : After rinsing whitening soap off with warm water, i rub this directly onto my skin and rinse it after 5 minutes. PROS : This soap brings so much nostalgia, it's like the soaps that smells so good at the supermarket when i was a little girl but then my mom always told me it's too expensive. I always wholeheartedly try and test oatmeal soaps because i know they're very mild. But this one is extra extra mild because it has Cow's Milk which makes it creamier and milder for us not to worry about whether i...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Colour Me PH's Detoxifying Face Mask. Cute resealable pouch! :) the label has everything you need to know about the product. INGREDIENTS : Bentonite Clay. USES / BENEFITS : Detoxifying, Tightening, Deep Cleansing. Close-up. You'll see the instructions. And how cute the pattern of this label as well. SIZE : 40g PRICE : P90 / $1.8 DETAILS : This product is pure aged volcanic ash. HOW TO USE : I put a decent amount (around half teaspoon or so) of this and a few drops of water in a plastic bowl, mix until i get my preferred consistency, apply evenly on my face with a brush and wait for around 10 minutes or until it dries up completely before rinsing with warm water. PROS : The first pro about this product is made with Bentonite Clay and no added fragrance or anything else. Very simple and not complicat...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Hera's Zeal Perfumed Soap. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Moisturizing, Smoothening, Cleansing. SIZE : 60g PRICE : P60 / $1.2 DETAILS : This product is formulated with Rose Extract and said to be suitable for all skin types. HOW TO USE : I rub it between my hands until i get a creamy lather then rub onto my skin and rinse with warm water. PROS : So i would like to start this with commending how nice the scent of this soap is and definitely lasts the whole day! I used this when my lovey came to visit. I don't know why but he became extra clingy (he's clingy to begin with but he was too clingy when i used this!) and he kept on giving unlimited hugs and kisses and kept on looking for me / doesn't want to leave my side. Not only it has some love spell, my skin feels moisturized and very smooth...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Danahan's Intensive Moisturizing Set. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated USES / BENEFITS : Moisturizing. SIZE : 5ml each PRICE : P27 / $0.54 DETAILS : This set is a sample size of their Toner and Emulsion. HOW TO USE : After washing my face, i pour a little amount of toner on the palm of my hand and apply evenly onto my face. When toner is fully absorbed, i put an ample amount of emulsion on my face and tap for faster absorption. PROS : First, i love this set to bits! It smells divine! Like a mild perfume! It didn't hurt my nose, in fact the smell is very addicting (in a good way!), it's making me less lazy to do my skincare routine (admit it, a lot of us has this dilemma)! You may think that this set is super small but it lasted 3 weeks! The moisturizing power of this is outstanding! Because the tip of my nos...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Little Berry Naturals' Papaya Coal Soap. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated USES / BENEFITS : Lightening, Exfoliating, Moisturizing, Detoxifying. SIZE : Soap Chips / Full Size (130-135g). PRICE : P100 / $2 for paper bag of approx. 15 - 20pcs. of soap chips & P210 / $4.2 (full size). DETAILS : This product is one of their Luxuria Bars (latin word for Luxury), it's a series of soaps with high quality and fine ingredients and minerals. HOW TO USE : i rub directly onto damp skin and wait for 2 minutes before rinsing. PROS : I had 4 soap chips of this soap variant and i really like its exfoliation because it's very gentle and i can tell that it helps detoxifies and cleanse my skin to the max! I also love the moisturizing effect of this since detoxifying + whitening tends to dry up my skin but this didn't! 💕 C...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Skin Magical's Rejuvenating Set Zero. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Rejuvenating, Moisturizing. SIZE : 10g Rejuvenating Cream, 10g Sunblock Cream, 10g Age-defying Collagen Cream, 135g Rejuvenating Soap and 60ml Rejuvenating Toner (PER BOX). PRICE : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS : This product is said to be formulated for Pregnant / Lactating Moms and perfect for Sensitive Skin. HOW TO USE : I wash my face and neck with the soap, apply toner using a cotton ball, put a thin layer of collagen cream before putting sunblock (if going to get exposed in the sun) every morning and put a thin layer of rejuvenating cream, wait for a few minutes then apply an ample amount of collagen cream every night. PROS : This set lasted for around 3 weeks (at least the creams because i only used 1 cut of soap and not even 1/4 of...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Little Berry Naturals' El Papaya Lemoncita Soap. INGREDIENTS : Papaya Extract, Goat's Milk, Calamansi Extracts and Virgin Coconut Oil. USES / BENEFITS : Whitening. SIZE : 130-135g PRICE : P150 / $3 DETAILS : Little Berry Naturals is now A Series of Lather Works. HOW TO USE : I rub directly onto my pre-washed with warm water skin and wait for at least 5 minutes before rinsing. PROS : First, i love how this one looked like! It's so pretty! And it smells divine! So i cut this soap into 4 pieces and each cut lasts 8 days, i used up 3 cuts! Why? Because it's amazing! It whitened my skin, made it smoother, softer and even moisturized it! 💕 my skin didn't feel like i was using a whitening soap! Other whitening soaps makes my skin rough, tight and stiff since they tend to dry our skin.. But this one is dif...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Natural Glow PH's Acne Cure Beauty Bar. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS : Tea Tree Leaves, Guava Extract, Papain and Hydroxy Acid. USES / BENEFITS : Antibacterial, Anti-Pimple, Anti-Fungal. SIZE : 100g. PRICE : P120 / $2.4 DETAILS : Natural Glow PH is one of the new local brands that sells products made with natural / organic ingredients without any harmful chemicals! :) HOW TO USE : After rinsing off my whitening soap, i scrub this directly onto damp skin until i get a creamy lather and continue rubbing for 2-3 minutes before rinsing. PROS : I cut this soap into 4 cuts and used up 2 cuts which is a total of 32 days. Yes, each cut lasts 16 days! And i use this on my body! When i used this, i was having problems with whitening soaps that caused me to have breakouts. Especially when the weather was hot and due to sweat, i had s...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : I Love Soaphia's Activated Bamboo Charcoal Soap. INGREDIENTS : Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Lye Solution, Neem, Moringa and Activated Bamboo Charcoal. USES / BENEFITS : Detoxifying. SIZE : Approx. 100g. PRICE : P120 / $2.4 DETAILS : This product is made with natural ingredients and purely handmade. NO MORE, NO LESS. HOW TO USE : I rub directly onto damp skin, wait for 3 minutes before rinsing with warm water. PROS : I'm so in love with this! First, there wasn't any added scent but i find its smell very earthy and raw! I only got a sample cut but it served me a good 15 days! Yes, one cut which i think was a small portion of the actual size of the soap lasted 15 days! How cool is that right? It really detoxified my skin so good and it has some exfoliators which i think is from the Activated Bamboo Charcoal becaus...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : Skin Magical's Orange Peel Soap. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Whitening, Peeling. SIZE : 135g PRICE : P65 / $1.3 DETAILS : This product is said to provide peeling to make skin smooth and glowing. HOW TO USE : I scrub directly onto my skin until i get a creamy lather and rinse with warm water. PROS : This soap has a mild orange scent, like literally an orange peel? 💕 i'm really amazed by its whitening power as it really whitened / even out my skintone! I also like that it has a micropeeling effect making my skin smoother! It's very easy to rinse too! I cut my soap into 4 and one cut lasts 13 days! 😍 CONS : Like what i've experienced with their Gluta Mango Peel, i got breakouts too! But worst! Because more acne popped out! VERDICT : I like this soap! Because it really did help ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : My Bare Skin Specialist's Luminous Whitening Body Scrub. INGREDIENTS : Dead Sea Salt, Olive Oil and other Plants Extracts and scented with Lavender. USES / BENEFITS : Whitening, Exfoliating, Detoxifying. SIZE : 150g PRICE : P200 / $4 DETAILS : This product is good for making the skin smooth as well. HOW TO USE : I scoop a handful then put it in a container and scrub in a circular motion part by part on damp skin before rinsing with warm water. PROS : One of my favorite scent is Lavender. I love this because it doesn't only make my skin super soft, smooth and supple with pinkish glow but also makes bath time very relaxing and calming! I was so amazed when i first used this because my skin feels extra clean and smooth as a baby's bottom! It also feels very refreshing while using it and doesn't hurt ev...