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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." Pharmaceutical company, known for its wonderful medical ointment with Centella Asiatica over 50 years created Madeca Cream and Derma Mask with Centella Asiatica.  PRODUCT Centellian 24's Madeca Derma Cream INGREDIENTS Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Alcohol Denat., Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Centella Asiatica Callus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Organic Skin was inspired by Japan's "less is more" philosophy and their proven-effective skincare routine, they offer products that are formulated in Japan, aiding to everyone's skincare needs. PRODUCT Organic Skin Japan's 4X Whitening Soap with Vitamin C INGREDIENTS Glutathione, Kojic Acid, Alpha Arbutin, Vitamin C, Papaya Extract, Virgin Coconut Oil, African Palm Kernel Oil, Water Caustic Soda, Distilled Water and Parfum Oil. USES / BENEFITS - Deep Cleansing - Anti-Acne - Revitalizing & Smoothening SIZE 65g PRICE P149 / $3 DETAILS This product is said to be all-natural, dermatologist-tested and clinically proven. HOW TO USE After making my skin and soap damp, i rub it directly onto my skin then wait for a few minutes before rinsing off thoroughly with water. PROS Fir...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." The brand was established initially to earn extra income while the owner is still looking for a day job and i personally witnessed that through her struggles back in December 2016 when she got hired but was torn between the job and the brand she has put up with so much effort, she still managed to keep her faith in the brand strong enough to not let go of it and surpass those hard times with flying colors. PRODUCT Mary Elizabeth R's Green Clay Soap INGREDIENTS Glycerin, French Green Clay, Grapefruit Essential Oil and Golden Jojoba Oil USES / BENEFITS - Cleansing - Soothing - Controls Oil / Prevents Excessive Oiliness SIZE 100g PRICE P130 / $3.6 photo is from Mary Elizabeth R's website DETAILS This product is recommended for oily and acne prone skin and claims to also clear acne breakouts. HOW TO USE I rub the so...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Pure Soap is a product by Jellys, a skincare brand from Thailand and is being distributed here in the Philippines by Ms Michelle Wood, owner of Pink Candie Shoppe. PRODUCT Jellys Thailand's Pure Soap INGREDIENTS Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glutathione, Tocophercol, Rice Milk Fragrance and Vitamin E. USES / BENEFITS - Whitening - Reduces Freckles and Dark Spots - Eliminates Acne SIZE 100g PRICE P280 / $4.8 DETAILS This product is said to whiten the skin in just 3 minutes and also suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. HOW TO USE I rub the soap directly onto my skin until i get the lather i prefer and wait for about 3 - 5 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water. PROS First, i love the box! It's so cute and girly! When i received this, i initially sniffed ...

SWATCH + REVIEW FEATURING Pink Bunny's Lip and Cheek Tint ⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬⏬ • Packaging  : 7/5 • Smell  : 5/5 • Application  : 5/5 • Comfort  : 5/5 • Texture  : 5/5 • Longevity  : 10/5 /VERDICT/ When i received this, i find them very cute! With the fruits on the labels and the very cute logo of Pink Bunny on the side. Also, i really like the fact that they put the ingredients as well. The bottle is cute and very handy which makes it travel-friendly! It doesn't smell like any other lip and cheek tints in the local market. It actually doesn't have any particular smell but it's alright than to have some smell but not nice. Applying this is one of the easiest as it's very pigmented making a few dots on the lips and on the cheeks is enough for a very nice added color to the skin already. It's very buildable so if you want a vibrant color, you can definitely achieve it with these! It's also ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Taking part in promoting an eco-friendly lifestyle, Organic Skin aims to provide consumers with high quality, chemical-free and effective products. PRODUCT Organic Skin Japan's 100% All Natural Herbal Whitening Soap INGREDIENTS Papaya Extract, Licorice, Alpha Arbutin, Bearberry Virgin Coconut Oil, African Palm Kernel Oil, Water Caustic Soda, Distilled Water and Parfum Oil. USES / BENEFITS - Deep Cleansing - Anti-Acne - Revitalizing & Smoothening SIZE 65g PRICE P149 / $3 DETAILS This product is said to be All-Natural, FDA-Approved, Dermatologist-Tested and Clinically Proven. HOW TO USE I scrub the soap directly onto my skin until i get the lather i prefer, wait for about 2-3 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water. PROS This smells very nice and mild. Usually, whitening soaps has a very strong smell but ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." The brand name, Mary Elizabeth R was created by combining the owner's first name which is "Mary", "Elizabeth" is from the owner's late mother's name and R is from the first letter of their family name. Ms. Belle Reyes started the brand last January 23, 2016 with only 6 bars of organic soap and now, they have a wide range of organically made skincare which consists of products for all skin types and concerns. PRODUCT Mary Elizabeth R's Yellow Clay Mask INGREDIENTS French Yellow Clay USES / BENEFITS - Cleansing - Unclogs Pores - Balances Oil - Acne Clearing - Pore Minimizing SIZE 100g (3.53oz) PRICE P400 / $8 DETAILS French Yellow Clay is said to be suitable / recommended for those who have combination and acne-prone skin types. It is also said to repair skin and stimulate skin's bloo...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." Bubuchic is a local brand from the Philippines that sells Cruelty-Free, Safe and Natural Skincare and Makeup Products perfect for all Filipinas (and foreigns) skin tones and skin types! PRODUCT Bubuchic PH's Detoxifying Activated Charcoal Facial Scrub MAIN INGREDIENTS Jojoba Seeds, Kaolin Clay, Tea Tree Essential Oil and Activated Charcoal USES / BENEFITS - Detoxifying - Removes Excess Oil - Exfoliating SIZE 50g PRICE P150 / $3 DETAILS This product is said to remove dead skin cells and dirt as well. HOW TO USE After washing my face with cleanser / soap, i scoop once for my forehead, chin, nose and both of my cheeks before scrubbing them in a circular motion and rinsing them off thoroughly. PROS It smells zesty yet mild which is good because i'm hyper sensitive when it comes to scented skincare products o...