Review: Total Effects 7 in One Normal Day Cream

 Hi, everyone! 

My mom has been using this product for a few years now. It actually improved her skin! But since we have different skins, I wanted to try this one for myself. 

My mom received this as a gift. I was told that this was bought from Watson's, but you can purchase this from department and grocery stores as well. Luckily, the one who bought this product as a present for my mom was able to get this on a promo. At the time, this was currently on a Buy One, Take One promo. This costs 789.00 Php. What a steal!

Product Description: Fights 7 signs of ageing and protects against UVA/UVB rays with a proven anti rich SPF 15 anti ageing complex for younger looking protected skin.

Thoughts:

Since I have oily skin, I tend to not put any moisturizer during the day unless I'm not going to wear any make-up for the rest of the day. Since this one's a day cream, I only wore it on the days when I'm not wearing any make-up. I occasionally put this on my face as well at night. Sadly, no matter how hard I tried to cleanse my face, this product made me break out. Perhaps it's just not the right formula for my skin. 

Pros:

• It works well as an anti-aging cream, especially for women in late twenties and thirties.
• Smooth, light weight cream that gets absorbed easily
• Contains SPF 15

Cons:

• Sadly, this product made me break out despite the fact that this is a non-comedogenic day cream. I had tiny cystic pimples on my t-zone the next morning.
• Ingredients aren't printed on the product.

Final Verdict:

Would I buy this product? Probably not for myself, but for my mom. Since this one works for her. For my skin, this one gets a 2/5.

Thank you for your time! Until my next review!

Review:New Pond's Acne Clear Regimen Facial Foam

I've been using Pond's Anti-Acne line ever since I was in high school. They recently released the New Pond's Acne Clear Regimen Facial Foam which is the facial foam I've been using this year.

I got this one from SM Hypermarket, but I'm sure you guys can buy this almost anywhere

 (Drug Stores, Department Stores, Watson's, even Sari-Sari Stores). I'm sure you've 

seen this one all around the country these past few months. 

Pond's Acne Clear Facial Foam is available in 2 tube sizes: 50g - Php 85; 100g - Php 155 | 2 sachet sizes: 10g - Php 15; 4g - Php 6

I like the classic tube packaging of this product. There's nothing new about it, but it's travel-friendly.

Thoughts:

This product the most suitable local facial wash for my skin. As you all may have known, I have a very very VERY oily skin. This new formula is somewhat milder than the previous version of their Acne Clear Facial Foam. It's very refreshing and I honestly can't think of any down sides about it. This clears up and gets rid of the oil and dirt on my face. It helps out with my acne and blemishes as well. Good thing that it's up for a reasonable and affordable price too!

Final Verdict:

Would I repurchase? Yes! This one's a classic choice for my skin. 

Rating: 5/5

Thank you for your time! Until my next review!

REVIEW: Kojie San Cleanser Toner Dual Action

I've been looking for good and affordable toners since it's a must in Korean beauty routines. I've already tried several toners from the Eskinol and Pond's line. 

Eskinol's too harsh on my face. I bought the one in the yellow bottle since it's the one recommended for people with oily skin. Although it helped clean my face, it only made my skin produce more oil! Other down sides include: strong alcohol scent, has strong minty/cooling sensation that kind of stings on the skin.

I also tried the Pond's toner, which was alright. It cleansed my face and did not make my skin sting. My skin was able to tolerate the alcohol content in this product.

This time, I tried the Kojie San Cleanser Toner Dual Action. I purchased mine from Watsons for only 68 Php. This bottle contains 60ml of the toner. There's a bigger bottle (100ml) that costs 79 Php. I purchased the smaller one since I just want to test if out first.

I honestly love the color of the packaging! It looks refreshing. 

It says: Kojie San Cleanser + Toner, light solution derived from lend of natural ingredients that cleanses and moisturizes skin. This 2-in-1 formula contains Ginseng Extract and Rose Hip Oil know for its skin-firming ability that helps smoothen fine lines and wrinkles; it also helps revive tired and damaged skin, cleans blemishes and prevents dryness.

Ingridients: 

De-ionized Water, Ethyl Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (and) Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lactate, Fragrance, Menthol, Lactic Acid, Panax ginseng (Ginseng) Extract, Rosa canina (Rose Hip) Oil, Creatine, Allantoin, EDTA

Pros:

Cleanses my skin

Makes my skin feel firm

Moisturizing

Tones the skin

Inexpensive

Cons:

Has this strong minty/cooling sensation that makes my skin feel as if it's burning! It's tolerable when I'm applying the toner in front of a fan. The wind eases the burning sensation. 

This product does the job. It's just that I'm not really a big fan of the minty/cooling sensation upon applying any product on my skin. It makes my skin feel like it's stinging and burning. However, if you're a fan of the minty feeling (like my roommate when I was a freshman in college), give this product a go.

Would I repurchase? Probably not. Unless they're going to get rid of the aggressively cooling sensation, then yes. Haha! I'd give this product a 2.5/5.

Thank you for your time! Until my next review!

-E

REVIEW: Céleteque DermoScience BRIGHTENING Eye Tuck plus Dark Circles Lightener

Hi, guys! I've been looking for eye creams over the past few months and luckily, I stumbled upon the Céleteque Eye Tuck plus Dark Circles Lightener. I'm an architecture major. So basically, eye bags come with the program. Haha! Good thing this is available almost anywhere- Watsons, groceries, department stores, etc.

The 15mL white eye cream is contained in this white tube. I purchased this one at Watsons for 299 Php.

Front: 

Céleteque 

DermoScience

Brightening

Eye Tuck plus

Dark Circles Lightener

with

Eyeseryl and Tetrapeptide Complex

dermatologist tested

ophthalmologist tested

non-comedogenic

hypo-allergenic

fragrance-free

Directions: After cleansing, gently dab on and spread Céleteque DermoScience BRIGHTENING Eye Tuck plus Dark Circles Lightener around the eye area using your index finger. Use everyday, in the morning and at night.

I've been using this product for a about four months now and I can notice that there are improvements on the area under my eyes. However, the changes are quite minimal. Once this product is applied, you might feel a tightening sensation on your under eye area. This doesn't hurt or sting, though. I haven't been using this everyday over four months, though. It's because I tend to forget to apply it sometimes. Perhaps that's why I can't really see a major difference.

Can this be worn under make-up? I don't see why not. But I'd rather just wear this on its own when I'm at home instead of wearing it under make-up. I usually wear a primer under make-up. Wearing anything else under make-up aside from a primer makes me feel cakey and greasy.

Would I repurchase? Probably not since I didn't see major changes. I think the only thing that would cure my eye bags is sleep since that's he thing I lack the most. Haha!

Compared to other eye creams, this one's really inexpensive and would last for months. I'd give this product a 3/5! Not bad for 299 Php. ;)

Thank you for your time! Until my next review.

-E