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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  : Skin Bounty PH's Co-Co Body Scrub. INGREDIENTS  : Premium Davao Arabica & Robusta Coffee Beans, Sugar, Virgin Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Organic Rosehip Oil. USES / BENEFITS  : Exfoliating, Moisturizing. SIZE  : 250g PRICE  : P350 / $7 DETAILS  : This product is said to also lessen the appearance of cellulite.  HOW TO USE  : I scoop a handful of scrub and put it in a plastic bowl / container then rub it portion by portion on damp skin before rinsing off with warm water. PROS  : I super love the smell of this! It's addicting especially for a coffee lover! And i love the fact that even if i scrub, scrub, scrub and keep scrubbing all the way, it doesn't hurt! Not even a bit! It doesn't sting too! After every wash, my skin feels so moisturized and soft like a b...

"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 Bounty PH's Gugo Hair Grower Shampoo. INGREDIENTS  : Gugo, Aloe Vera Extract and D-Panthenol. USES / BENEFITS  : Hair Grower, Moisturizing. SIZE  : 250ml PRICE  : P300 / $6 DETAILS  : This product is said to also nourish hair. HOW TO USE  : I pump 3-4 times on the palm of my hands and massage onto damp scalp and hair strands thoroughly before rinsing. PROS  : First, i like the consistency of this! It doesn’t have bubbles much but it really does a great job making my hair clean and not look greasy! It didn’t trigger my dandruff and helped me grow my hair too! I started using this a few days after i had my bangs and in just 2 weeks, my bangs became longer and that’s fast! Because since i cut my hair extremely short last year’s June, it grew slower than usual (they say ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Love Arwen PH's Lip and Cheek Tint ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging  : 4.5/5 Smell  : 5/5 Application : 5/5 Comfort  : 5/5 Texture : 7/5 Longevity : 7/5 /VERDICT/ I recently posted the swatch preview of this on my Instagram Story and put up a poll asking what is it, if it's a lip tint or lipstick.. And the results are out of 16 people who answered, 6 of them voted for LIPSTICK! That's how pigmented this is! I find that the placing of the sticker for the shade is very wise since it's on top of the cover making it easier to see compared to shade names placed at the bottom of the bottle or on the body. I also love the font of it since it's the exact font that i use for editing / putting the shades on my swatch photos! It smells sweet and and tastes sweet too! The formula is so nice. Aside from it being gel-based making it highly pigmented, it's super buildable too that you won't ne...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Jerwin's Shop's MM's Tints ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging  : 7/5 Smell  : 5/5 Application : 7/5 Comfort : 5/5 Texture : 5/5 Longevity  : 10/5 /VERDICT/ These tints are really a game changer! I never thought i will still be amazed and have a new tint as a favorite after trying so many differend kinds of tints from different brands! I super love the packaging. It comes in a 10ml glass roll-on bottle container with classy gold lid! And i like that the shades are named after chocolates. Who doesn’t like chocolates? It smells like chocolates and tastes somewhat like it too! These are gel-based and handmade with all organic ingredients and love by the pretty owner, Ms. Mayumi Mishiro herself. When i opened the parcel, there’s a note in it with tips on how to apply the tints which i find really nice because it’s handwritten and i have a thing for handwritten notes. Nothing beats personal touch! And it say...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : Da Mior's Face Mist. INGREDIENTS  : Aqua (Water) Glycerin, Ethanol, Bamboo Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrriza Extract, False Strawberry Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Green Tea Extract, Honey Extract, β-Glucan, Dryopteris Crassirhizoma Extract, Forsythia Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyglumate, Sodium Hyalurronate, Trehalos, Sophora Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicanlensis Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Sodium DNA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Lavender Oil, Sweet Orange Skin Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Retuculate Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder and 1,2-Hexanediol USES / BENEFITS  : Soothing, Moisturizing. SIZE  : 100ml PRICE  : P1,528 / $29....

"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' Micellar Water. INGREDIENTS  : Water (Aqua), Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Chamomilia Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Sodium Ascorbylphosphate, Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, DmdmHydantoin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate and Phenoxyethanol.  USES / BENEFITS  : Cleansing, Hydrating, Makeup Remover. SIZE  : 100ml. PRICE  : P199 / $4 DETAILS  : This product is also said to moisturize the skin while making it clean. HOW TO USE  : I spray this 1-2 times on a cotton ball and swipe on my face to remove makeup before and after cleansing my face.   PROS  : This one is so nice. It removes makeup in an instant! I use this before and after washing my face to make sure that there's no makeup residue left on my skin ...

"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' Golden Glow Serum. INGREDIENTS  : Pepha Protect, Pepha Tight, Nectapure, Collagen and Centella Asiatica. USES / BENEFITS  : Repairing, Moisturizing, Tightening. SIZE  : 10ml PRICE  : P220 / $4.4 DETAILS  : This product is said to restore skin its youthful glow. HOW TO USE  : Every morning and night, i put small amounts directly on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose then spread it evenly. PROS  : I super love the smell of this! It's like perfume-ish but not strong, just right for my liking. I also find the consistency very nice. Unlike any other serums, this one is not thick nor too runny therefore the consistency is perfect for me! My skin absorbs it fast so i don't get any sticky feeling whenever i use this and it has a good powdery finish making my fac...

"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' Snowberry Sleeping Cream INGREDIENTS Papaya Extract, Bearberry Extract, Licorice Extract, Snail Filtrate, Whitenol Extract, Acerola Cherry, Rice Bran Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Essential Oils, Phenoxyethanol and Parfum. USES / BENEFITS - Whitening SIZE 50g PRICE P450 / $9 DETAILS This product is said to lighten dark spots, freckles, dark areas, pimple marks, scars, stretch marks, sun spots and insect bites. HOW TO USE Before going to sleep, i apply an even layer of this on my face, neck, elbows and knees. PROS I'm so glad i was able to try this one! I tried the old one which i also reviewed. This one smells milder as compared to the old formula and it doesn't feel hot nor irritate even if i put thick layer of it sometimes. And as expected, 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  : Skin Beautanicals' Rejuvederm Facial Kit. INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS  : Rejuvenating, Cleansing, Refreshing, Brightening, Softening. SIZE  : (Soap) 90g, (Day Toner) 60ml, (Night Toner) 60ml, (Sun Protection) 10g and (Night Cream) 10g. PRICE  : P750 / $15 DETAILS  : This product is chemical-free and hypoallergenic. HOW TO USE  : I lather the Miracle Soap on my hands then massage onto damp skin in a circular motion before rinsing, apply Day / Night Toner on a cotton ball and swipe through all areas on my face and neck then wait for it to be fully absorbed before applying Sun Protection / Night Cream. PROS  : This set is nice! From the packaging which was a clear with black and gold pouch, yellow labels and very convenient to bring even if i want ...