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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  : Purple Fairy Organics' Very Strawberry Milk and Salt Bath. INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS  : Exfoliating, Whitening, Moisturizing. SIZE  : 100g PRICE  : P90 / $1.8 DETAILS  : This product is said to be Earth-friendly and Organic. HOW TO USE  : After bathing, i put a decent amount of this in a separate bowl and scrub onto damp skin part by part before rinsing off with water. PROS  : I love the smell of this! It's like strawberry milkshake which is one of my favorite drinks! While scrubbing it, there was no stinging unlike other body scrubs with salt in it and my skin feels super nice afterwards! Really soft and smooth! Not to mention that i noticed my skin glowing and radiant-looking instantly, dark areas and stretch marks lightened as well. My skin is also m...

"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 Potions’ Watermelon Shocker Soap. INGREDIENTS  : Papaya, Bearberry, Licorice, Vegetable Glycerin and Vitamin C. USES / BENEFITS  : Moisturizing, Lightening, Nourishing, Anti-Aging. SIZE  : 70-80g PRICE  : P180 / $3.6 DETAILS  : This product is also said to soften and freshen up the skin. HOW TO USE  : On wet hands, i create bubbles using the soap and massage the lather on my face and neck in a circular motion before rinsing with water. PROS  : It has a nice mild scent which i really like! Right after the first wash, my skin feels super soft and clean. It balanced the oil on my face and it also made my skin clear and smooth. I noticed that some of my uneven skin tone are now less visible as well! It made those small bumps on my forehead and pimples go away too! It dries them up fast 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  : Skin Potions' Lightning Bunny Foaming Facial Wash. INGREDIENTS  : Aqua, Avena Sativa Oil,  Rosa Moschata Oil, Sodium Cocoate, Honey, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum and PH Level 5.5-6. USES / BENEFITS  : Cleansing. SIZE  : 100ml PRICE  : P450 / $9 DETAILS  : This product comes with a tool brush and said to have visible radiant skin after the first wash. HOW TO USE  : I pump once until the whole brush is covered with foam then distribute it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose before massaging in a circular motion using the brush and rinsing off with water. PROS  : I love the smell of this! And unlike other foaming facial wash, it's very easy to rinse off. No soapy feeling left on the skin! Every after use, my skin feels squeaky clean, soft and fresh. Looking radiant to...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : MK Cosmetics PH's Tomato Beauty Serum. INGREDIENTS  : Tomato Extract, Lycopene, Vitamin C and E, Aloe Vera Extract, Witch Hazel Extract and Collagen. USES / BENEFITS  : Reduces Acne, Shrinks Pores, Whitening. SIZE  : 30ml PRICE  : P / $ DETAILS  : This product is said to treat oily skin and have rosy skin. HOW TO USE  : In the morning, i pump once to put on my forehead, cheeks, nose and chin then pump once for my neck before spreading it evenly. PROS  : I like the smell of this! Not too strong nor light, it's just right. I also like the consistency of it. And since it's fast absorbed, it's not sticky at all! If you've seen my review on their Aloe Beauty Serum, you probably saw on the cons there that it made my oily areas more oily. This is the one i used to balance it! An...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : MK Cosmetics PH's Aloe Beauty Serum. INGREDIENTS  : Aloe Vera Extract, Cucumber Extract, Essential Oils and Vitamin B3, C and E. USES / BENEFITS  : Anti-Aging, Moisturizing, Pore Minimizing. SIZE  : 30ml PRICE  : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS  : This product is said to also treat sunburn. HOW TO USE  : After applying toner at night, i pump once to put on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose then pump once again for the neck before spreading evenly and tap for better / faster absorption. PROS  : I'm a fan of airless pumps, to be honest. I think they are very convenient and more travel-friendly as there is no room for spills. My skin absorbs it pretty fast so there was no sticky feeling experienced. It's very moisturizing / hydrating to the maximum too! Because not only it has Aloe Vera Ex...

"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 Potions' Pearl White Soap. INGREDIENTS  : Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera), Palm Oil (Elaeis Guineenses), Lye (Sodium Hydroxide), Vegetable Glycerin, Water (Aqua), Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Papaya Extract (Carica Papaya), Bearberry Extract, Calamansi Extract, Singkamas Extract (Mexican Turnip), Aloe Vera Oil Extract (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf), Chamomile Extract, Shea Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, FD&C Blue and FD&C Red. USES / BENEFITS  : Whitening. SIZE  : 140g. PRICE  : P295 / $5.9 DETAILS  : This product is said to lighten your skin in just days and is also cruelty-free. HOW TO USE  : I rub the soap directly onto damp skin, wait for 5 minutes before rinsing. PROS  : When i first saw this soap, i find it really pretty! And i like sweet scent of it ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : Jen's Naturals PH's Kissable Cherry Lip Balm. INGREDIENTS  : Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Grapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Aloe Vera and Coconut Oil. USES / BENEFITS  : Lip Moisturizing, Nourishing and Hydrating. SIZE  : 5g. PRICE  : P250 / $5 DETAILS  : This product is said to help you achieve soft, smooth and kissable lips for using this everyday. HOW TO USE  : I run my finger through the lip balm until i get the right amount for me and apply on my lips evenly. PROS  : This smells so good! It reminds me of my childhood, actually. I have always been a fan of bubblegum since i was little and that's the only thing i want to buy at our neighborhood store.. And this smells exactly like it! I don't know if you all know it but it's called, "Bazooka". Enough with my reminiscing, this product is addicting to...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : The Happy Organics’ Pink Himalayan Salt Goat’s Milk Bar. INGREDIENTS  : Fresh Goat Milk, Organic Aloe Vera Juice, Saponified Coconut, Palm Olein, Soybean, Castor Bean, Certified Organic Virgin Olive Oils, Shea Butter, Himalayan Pink Salt, Goat Olive Soap Solution, Garden’s Secret Essential Oils, Australian Zeolite Minerals and Citric Acid. USES / BENEFITS  : Revitalizing, Detoxifying, Exfoliating. SIZE  : 135g. PRICE  : P245 / $4.9 DETAILS  : This product is said to be suitable for all skin types. HOW TO USE  : I rub the soap directly onto damp skin then rinse with warm water. PROS  : This smells nice! It exfoliates well and the cleansing power of this is beyond amazing! Although i keep scrubbing this on my skin, it doesn’t hurt nor sting unlike other skincare products that ha...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : The Happy Organics' Seaweed and Tea Tree Slimming Bar. INGREDIENTS  : Algae Extracts, Premium Grade Australian Tea Tree Oil and Leaves. USES / BENEFITS  : Fights Acne, Busts Cellulite. SIZE  : 135g PRICE  : P160 / $3.2 DETAILS  : This product is said to purify the skin and improve metabolism. HOW TO USE  : I rub the soap directly onto damp skin until i get the amount of bubbles i prefer, wait for 2-3 minutes before rinsing off with water. PROS  : I like the smell of this! Minty and very relaxing. Like those essential oils they burn at Spas! I've read that this doesn't have any artificial bubbling agent but it lathers pretty well. I cut my soap into 4 like i always do and i used up a total of 3 cuts. You can really tell that i enjoyed using this, not only because of the bubbles...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Thanks to Skinpotions Dagupan for providing me the ingredients of this :) PRODUCT : Skin Potions’ Tomato Serum. INGREDIENTS : Aqua, Carbopol, Propylene, Glycol, Tomato Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Collagen, Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, Whitenol, Triethanoiamine, Phenoxyethanol and Fragrance. USES / BENEFITS : Pore Minimizer, Anti-Pimple. SIZE : 30ml PRICE : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS : This product is also said to make your skin healthier and glowing. HOW TO USE : I pump once on my finger and put a small amount on my forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and neck before spreading evenly on the whole face and neck. PROS : It smells really nice, it does not smell like any other tomato serum i have ever tried before! It's like sweet tomatoes! My skin absorbed it really fast and didn't feel any stickiness. My pores got smaller and ti...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT Skinpotions' Aloe Witch Toner INGREDIENTS Water (Aqua), Rose Water, Witch Hazel Water, Lavender Essential Oil, Rosehip Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Phenoxyethanol and Parfum. USES / BENEFITS - Moisturizing - Brightening. SIZE 30ml PRICE P299 / $6 DETAILS This product is a toner and serum in one. HOW TO USE After cleansing my face and towel drying it, i pump once on my finger and put it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose then spread evenly and pat lightly for better absorption. PROS I super love the mild scent which i find relaxing! The consistency is not too thick making it easier for the skin to absorb it faster than you think since it's a Toner and Serum in one. And because of that, a little goes a long way for this! I use this every night and right after application + absorption, my skin feels moisturized and s...