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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 : Pretty Skin Care's Pretty Lip Scrub INGREDIENTS  : Sugar Crystals, VCO, Avocado Oil, Sweet Jojoba Oil, Cocoa Butter, Yellow Beeswax, Argan Oil, Flavoring Oil and Colorant. USES / BENEFITS  : Lip Exfoliator. SIZE  : 10g PRICE  : P160 / $3.2 DETAILS  : This product has only one flavor which is Apple Kiss. HOW TO USE  : I scoop a decent amount using my finger and scrub directly onto my lips, leave it for a minute before rinsing. PROS  : This smells nice and yummy. It tastes nice too! I also love the unique consistency of it, nothing like any other lip scrubs that i've tried! I really prefer this consistency since it doesn't spill, drop and waste any sugar crystal because it's super creamy. It's also very gentle on my lips and makes it plump, free from dead skin, extremely moisturized 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  : Herbs & Hyssop's Restore Cleansing Foam. INGREDIENTS  : Sodium Olivate (Saponified Olive Oil), Sodium Castorate (Saponified Castor Oil), Lauric Acid, Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil, Frankincense Essential Oil and Evening Primrose Oil. USES / BENEFITS  : Anti-Aging. SIZE  : 150ml PRICE  : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS  : This product is 100% All Natural Ingredients, Environmentally Friendly and Contains Ultra-Moisturizing Properties. HOW TO USE  : I pump once for each of my arms, legs, body and face then scrub on my body using a loofah before rinsing with warm water. PROS  : I love the smell of this. I find the scent very relaxing! I like the fact that this product is all-natural without added fragrance, so i don't have to worry. And it's also very convenient since it's a face and body c...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Skin Potions' Tint About It ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging : 7/5 Smell  : 7/5 Application : 7/5 Comfort : 7/5 Texture : 7/5 Longevity : 4.5/5 /VERDICT/ These are the most innovative lip tints i’ve ever seen and tried! I’m pretty much aware that matte lipsticks are becoming so yesterday and gloss are making its come back! Also, the trend with lip and cheek tints are still hot like buns fresh from the oven! And so this was made! This product is tint and gloss in one! And not only you can use it on your lips and cheeks but also on your eyelids! Isn’t that amazing? Not to mention that if you know the tissue + powder hack, you can even make it look like matte lipstick! The packaging is extremely cute or should i say, “kawaii”! Skinpotions recently did a major rebranding / repackaging to make all their products uniformed and they really did a great job! The labels has the brand logo, shade name and character...

"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 Lure Instant Whitening Body Creme. MAIN INGREDIENTS  : Kojic, Arbutin, Absolute White Extract and Fruit Acid. USES / BENEFITS  : Moisturizing, Whitening. SIZE  : 50ml PRICE  : P250 / $5 DETAILS  : This product has SPF45. HOW TO USE  : After bathing, i apply an ample amount and spread evenly throughout the body like lotion. PROS  :  First, i like the scent of this. It doesn't smell too bleachy nor too strong. But i like the consistency of it more, it's very creamy and smooth on the skin. Unlike other whitening creams that has a grainy / powdery feeling afterwards or when you spread them on the skin, this one didn't have that. Hence, it's very easy to spread evenly and without the sticky feeling, my skin absorbs it fast. I also love the fact that it 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 Touch Essentials' Milky Tomato Organic Soap. INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS  : Exfoliating, Smoothening, Anti-Acne. SIZE  : 135g PRICE  : P70 / $1.4  DETAILS  : This product was sent to me by a shop on Instagram named "Small Shoppe Great Stuff", the link to the shop will be indicated at the bottom of this post. :) HOW TO USE  : I rub the soap between my hands until i get my preferred amount of lather then massage on my face in a circular motion before rinsing. PROS  : First, i really love the physical appearance of this soap. It's so pretty, even the swirls are so nice. It smells great! It has small beads for gentle exfoliation, although i wasn't able to try and scrub the soap directly on my face as i was having problematic skin when i started usi...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT : One Earth Organics' Antibac Whitening Deo Spray. INGREDIENTS : Ribes Nigrum (Blackcurrant), Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Octyldodecanol (Coconut Oil Derived),  Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Alpha Bisabolol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Deionize Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Alum (Natural Mineral Salt), Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Phenoxyethanol (Coconut Oil Derived). USES / BENEFITS : Antibacterial, Whitening, Antiperspirant. SIZE : 60ml PRICE : P352 / $7 DETAILS : This product is said to also remove / prevent chicken skin. HOW TO USE : After bathing / showering, i spray once or twice on each underarm. PROS : It doesn't have any smell / fragrance which is fine ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Love Arwen PH's Liquid Matte Lipsticks Packaging : 5/5 Smell : 4.5/5 Application : 5/5 Comfort : 4/5 Texture : 4/5 Longevity : 7/5 /VERDICT/ First, i love the container of this! Very unique because unlike other matte liquid lipsticks, they have sticker labels. This one doesn't have any sticker but the brand name is printed on the bottle itself! The only sticker you'll see is the shade names on top of the bottle (yes, on top! Still not like the typical shade names at the bottom.). The smell is nice too! Not too strong nor mild, just right. And the application is amazing since it's highly pigmented! One swipe / layer is all you need to get a full color on your lips! It has a legit matte finish but comfortable and lightweight. It takes some time to dry though so if you're a little impatient, you'll find it a bit tacky. Regarding the longevity of these, no doubt about it! They are long lasting! Kiss...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." PRODUCT  : Pretty Skin Care's Foaming Facial Cleanser.  INGREDIENTS  : Coco Betaine, Alkyl Sulfate, Creosol and Cdea. USES / BENEFITS  : Whitening, Smoothening, Moisturizing, Oil-control, Softening, Cleansing. SIZE  : 100ml PRICE  : P320 / $6.4 DETAILS  : This product is said to be safe for kids, pregnant women and breastfeeding moms. HOW TO USE  : I half pump once and use the brush directly to scrub my face in a circular motion before rinsing off with lukewarm water. PROS  : It has a mild scent which i really like because it doesn't irritate my nose nor make me sneeze. I love how it makes my skin feels silky smooth without having the feel of soap and clean every single time! A little goes a long way and very easy to rinse off! I also love the fact that the brush is ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Zkysh Cosmetics' Lip Tint Trio ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging : 7/5 Smell  : 5/5 Application  : 7/5 Comfort  : 7/5 Texture  : 5/5 Longevity : 5/5 /VERDICT/ These are my current obsessions! Ever since i received them, i can’t stop using them! First because i find them super cute and i love the container with that unique silver accent! And when i got them, it was in a resealable plastic with the brand name “Zkysh Cosmetics”. The packaging is very minimalist yet cool and chic! No vibrant nor too much color for a change! It also came with a note indicating what the ingredients are which is Glycerin, Distilled Water, Vitamin B5, Aloe Vera Extract, Food Grade Colouring, Fragrance and Flavouring and that it’s organic, cruelty-free and highly pigmented! Take note, it’s handwritten and as i’ve said, i have a thing for handwritten notes. It means a lot to me when a brand gives a personal touch on their prod...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING MK Cosmetics PH's Melted Matte Longwear Lipcreams ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ Packaging : 5/5 Smell  : 4.5/5 Application  : 5/5 Comfort  : 4/5 Texture : 4/5 Longevity : 5/5 /VERDICT/ The packaging / container of these are nothing special but there's something with the labels that made me love them! Especially the gold details of these! The smell of these are good and also the application since they are pigmented and intense, so one layer is enough! It's lightweight and comfortable but you just need to wait for a while before it dries up completely as it tends to become a little tacky. It's matte but it has the tendency to settle in the lip lines. So just make sure that you exfoliate and prep your lips before using this (or any other matte lipstick) for better application and appearance. They're long lasting, transfer-proof, kiss-proof, water-proof and smudge-proof so you won't have to worry about ...