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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 My Bare Skin Specialist's Fresh Look Beauty Cream INGREDIENTS Olive Oil, Rice Powder, Oat Milk, Vitamin E, Gluta Powder and Rose Water. USES / BENEFITS - Sun Protection - Whitening - Moisturizing SIZE 10g PRICE P150 / $3 DETAILS This product is said to protect skin from UVA and UVB rays and is also said to be water-resistant. HOW TO USE After my skin absorbed my morning skincare routine, I apply this by putting an ample amount at the back of my hand and put on my forehead, cheeks, chin, nose and neck before spreading evenly and starting the day. PROS Starting off with its packaging; it came in a typical white container with an additional cover to prevent it from spilling. The size is very handy and can be brought easily almost anywhere. The label has the details you need to know about the ...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." My Bare Skin Specialist sells high quality multi-awarded artisans hair and skin care from the Philippines since 2014. PRODUCT My Bare Skin Specialist's Guava Toner INGREDIENTS Water, Apple Cider, Glycerin, Rice Powder, Guava Extract and Herbal Extract. USES / BENEFITS - Whitening - Anti-bacterial - Anti-pimple SIZE 120ml PRICE P180 / $3.6 DETAILS This product is a part of their Anti-Pimple Set which is also Vegan friendly. HOW TO USE After washing my face, I put an ample amount of the product on a cotton pad and run through my whole face and neck. PROS At first, I thought I will have some issues regarding its scent because I personally don't like guava as a fruit and the smell of it. But it somehow smells different, far from guava to be exact. This is good for me because it doesn’t smell like astring...

"the following review are my own opinion based on my experience while testing the said product for at least a week or two." My Bare Skin Specialist is a multi-awarded brand which offers a wide range of organic hair and skin care products. PRODUCT My Bare Skin Specialist's Solid Shampoo Bar INGREDIENTS Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Agar-Agar Powder, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Fragrance. USES / BENEFITS - Deep Cleansing - Hair Grower - Volumizing SIZE 60g PRICE P200 / $4 DETAILS This product is vegan-friendly and is equivalent to 2-3 200ml bottles of shampoo. HOW TO USE After making my hair damp, i scrub the shampoo bar directly onto my scalp before massaging and rinsing off thoroughly. PROS When i first opened this, it looked really nice and cute. I like the fact that the packaging is eco-friendly and it has a rope for proper storage to prevent it from dissolving too quickly. I have tried a shampoo bar before but the pre...

"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 Pure Banana Toner. INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS  : Deep Cleansing, Pore Tightening, Heals Acne and Removes Black/Whiteheads. SIZE  : 120ml PRICE  : P180 / $3.6 DETAILS  : This product is made with all-natural ingredients and no harmful chemicals and also, suitable for all skin types.  HOW TO USE  : After washing my face, i apply toner on a cotton ball before swiping through my face and neck. PROS  : It smells amazing and i was very fascinated by it when i first saw it because it has some real banana bits inside floating around the formula! That's why whenever i use, i shake it not because it says so but because i want to see the bits swirling! I know i sound like a little kid but it's really entertaining and fun, i tell yo...

"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 Tawas with Calamansi Face and Body Cream. INGREDIENTS  : Not indicated USES / BENEFITS  : Whitening, Anti-perspirant. SIZE  : 10g PRICE  : P100 / $2 DETAILS  : This product is said to be suitable for face and body use. HOW TO USE  : After bathing / showering, i scoop an ample amount using my index finger and apply directly onto my underarms and spread evenly. PROS  : First, it smells nice! Not too strong but not too mild as well. Just right for my sensitive sense of smell. I like its consistency because it's very easy to spread evenly and fast to be absorbed by the skin so there’s no sticky feeling! I've used it solely on my underarms for 5 and a half weeks and not even a single day that i had an unpleasant smell in that area. I also noticed that 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 : 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...

"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 Oatmeal Soap with Silk Cocoon. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Moisturizing, Calming. SIZE : 150g PRICE : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS : This product is also said to be safe for kids. HOW TO USE : After rinsing my whitening soap, i use this and wait for at least 5 minutes before rinsing with water. PROS : I'm in love with this! Smells so mild! I was having red patches on my body and also using whitening soap when i used this! It really moisturized my skin and made my red patches go away! I usually get extremely dry legs when i use whitening soaps but with this, it's like i used lotion while in the shower! I also noticed that my bacne that i got from exercising too much started to calm down and dry when i used this! I sometimes use this on my face to calm some redness from...

"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 Creamy Avocado with Lavender Soap. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. :) USES / BENEFITS : Moisturizing, Whitening, Anti-Aging, Nourishing. SIZE : 150g PRICE : P280 / $5.6 DETAILS : This product is handmade by the owner herself and said to have a Cooling Effect when you use it. HOW TO USE : I directly rub onto damp skin and wait for around 2-3 minutes before rinsing. PROS : First, this soap is so pretty because of its purple and white color! And it smells so good too! Very relaxing and calming for me since i love Lavender! When i lather it, it's so creamy which i really like! Plus very moisturizing too! Not to mention that it really made my skin lighter than before. It's so nice to use because i didn't have to worry about lotion or my skin being too dry because it's like a soap + lot...

"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 Lip Scrub INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Exfoliating. SIZE : 10g PRICE : P120 / $2.4 DETAILS : This product is by an award-winning brand, My Bare Skin Specialist. HOW TO USE : I take a decent amount and scrub directly on my lips and wait for at least a minute before rinsing or wiping off. PROS : It's so yummy! 😋 i love how it doesn't taste bitter or anything other than sweet! It smells so good too! I have the strawberry flavor one. After using it, it gave my lips that pinkish red color which made it look so kissable! :) not to mention that it really exfoliates and remove the dead skin on my lips making it super soft! ❤️ CONS : NO BAD EXPERIENCE! 💕 VERDICT : ADDICTING! I use this at least two times every week or whenever i'm going to wear matte lipsticks ...

"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 Set. INGREDIENTS : Not indicated. USES / BENEFITS : Whitening. SIZE : The set contains a bag of Gluta Rice Powder, Milky Dioxide Solution and Hydrogen Whitening Soap. PRICE : P450 / $9 DETAILS : This product is proven safe. HOW TO USE : I put a thin and even layer of the Gluta Rice Powder and Milky Dioxide Solution mix on my whole body, wait for it to dry before rinsing with Hydrogen Whitening Soap and water. PROS : It definitely works! It really whitens the skin at first use! It also has a cooling effect and the soap smells great! The soap is super pretty too! The set lasted for around a week or a little more than a week which i used everyday. It's very easy to use since every set comes in a tub which you will use to put the mixture and inside it, there's 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  : My Bare Skin Specialist's Keratin Pure. INGREDIENTS  : Virgin Coconut Oil, Argan Oil, Aloe Vera Extract, Distilled Water, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Glycerin and Other Plant Extract. USES / BENEFITS  : Moisturizer, Keratin Treatment and Conditioner. SIZE  : 150G PRICE  : P200 / $4 HOW TO USE  : I apply this like conditioner, massage onto my scalp and wait for about 5 minutes before rinsing. PROS  : It does wonders! In my previous photos, my hair is really a mess! Due to bleaching and coloring made my scalp even more dry plus i have stress induced dandruff and our weather here in the Metro is very hot and humid but now, my hair looks so nice and no more itchy scalp! This is really my hair-o and my secret weapon to achieve my hair goals! Its consistency is not too thick and not messy,...