I Want to Become Sample Room's Next Beauty Insider

Last week while I was browsing Sample Room's website to get free product samples, I found out that they are currently looking for their next Beauty Insider. I got so excited because I really want to join. I took note of all the necessary details for me to be able to send my entry thus, I am now blogging why I want to become Sample Room's Next Beauty Insider.

To start off, the reason as to why I started this blog is  because I would like to reach out to other people who might also be experiencing the same issues that I have. You see, I am an ordinary woman who happens to have a problematic skin and body condition, but then despite all of these, I still want to share the things that I do to overcome my personal struggle with inferiority complex. I want to inspire others and let them realize that indeed, as cliche as it may sound, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder". 

Being a Sample Room Beauty Insider will give me more opportunities to try, test, and eventually make an honest review on different products that will help my readers in deciding which of it will address their concerns and suit their needs before they splurge their hard earned money.

It would truly be an honor if I will be given a chance to be part of the Sample Room family. I believe that working together with them in empowering my blog readers and their subscribers  will be a great and rewarding experience.

If you are also interested in joining their search for their next beauty insider, here are the mechanics:

Good luck to everyone and see you soon! :)

Sample Room Haul: Whisper Skin Love All Night, Rexona Invisible Dry, & Olay Skin Whitening Bar

Happy Monday everyone!!! Today, I would like to share to you the things that I got on my second haul from Sample Room PH. If you want to read on my experience the first time I ordered from them or if you want to know how to get their free samples, please click here. 

WHAT'S INSIDE?

Whisper Skin Love All Night 

• Size: 6's pack  
• Retail Price: Php 69.00
• Sample Size: 1 pc. 6's pack

Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Rose & Milk 

• Size: 60g / 90g  
• Retail Price: Php 34.00 / Php 46.00
• Sample Size: 1 pc. 90g

Rexona Invisible Dry for Women (Roll on) 

• Size: 50ml 
• Retail Price: Php 82.00
• Sample Size: 1 pc. 50ml

I really want to try the Olay Skin Whitening Bar with Rose & Milk variant because I am so into anything rose scented lately. I'll make a review of this soap after a a week and of course it'll be posted here on my blog.

I used my Sample Room points in getting these products so yes, I got these for free. I only paid for the shipping cost of Php 100.00. Everything is definitely worth it because you get more than what you paid for. One of the things that I love about getting free samples from the Sample Room is that it will deliver your samples immediately after your shipping fee payment has been confirmed. That is fast and easy.

If you're like me who wants to  "try before you buy", visit their website: www.sampleroom.ph and sign up for free now!

See you soon! :)

Product Review: IWhite Korea The Original Nose Pack

Hello my lovely readers! I'm back with a product review from another IWhite Korea product, The Original Nose Pack. 

Product Description: 

This nose pack is a cream type nose pack that conveniently adjust to the shape of your nose, making it easier and more effective in eliminating blackheads and whiteheads. You can use it on oil prone areas like the nose area and the T-zone to minimize the appearance of pores and excess oil for a clear, smooth, and radiant skin.

Contains natural active ingredients and Vitamins A, C, and E that help:

• Sooth skin while effectively stripping off dirt
• Tighten pores
• Improve skin texture

I have a combination type of skin and I am usually prone to blackheads and whiteheads especially on my nose and T-zone area. IWhite Korea's The Original Nose Pack is formulated with the following plant extracts that perfectly work together to effectively remove the deep seated dirt on my clogged pores without being too harsh on my skin:

• Panax Ginseng Root Extract
• Mulberry Root Extract
• Aloe Vera Leaf Extract

HOW TO USE:

• After washing your face, apply a generous amount of the nose pack solution on the entire nose area.
• Wait for about 15 minutes or until it completely dries then peel off the pack upward starting from the base.
• For best results, use 2 to 4 times a week.

THUMBS UP: 

Packaging - As with any other IWhite Korea product, the packaging is really cute. 

Consistency - It is creamy in form although it reminds me of an Elmer's Glue, it is actually workable thus, you can control the amount of product that you'll use.

Scent - It smells clean and fresh. The scent doesn't irritate my nose.

Affordability - For only Php 18.00, a sachet is good for 2x usage. It is also available on a 50g tube for Php 189.00

Effectiveness - True to its claims, this product didn't disappoint. It really lifts the deep seated dirt on my pores but of course it wouldn't get off your blackheads and whiteheads all at once that's why it is recommended to use it for 2 to 4 times a week.

THUMBS DOWN: 

 I have a love - hate relationship with its creamy texture because of the messy application whenever I use it.



I always have to make sure that my nose don't get sweaty because the product seems to loosen up when it gets wet and would not be as effective when it is dry.

Will I repurchase it? Maybe, but I would prefer nose patches if those are available so as to save me from the messy application. How about you guys? what is your favorite nose patch or nose pack product? Tell me on the comment section below.

See you soon! :)

Product Review: IWhite Korea 2 Minute Whitening Miracle

A part of my Watsons stash last February, IWhite Korea's 2 Minute Whitening Miracle is the latest addition to the brand's skin care line. This product is a special wash off mask that promises to give your skin not only a healthy dose of whitening care but also hydration and relaxation. It also acts as a gentle exfoliator and helps in prevention and reduction of acne.

It is enriched with the following ingredients that will brighten and nourish the skin:

• Limonia Acidissima Extract which is a mild natural solution to skin brightening and reduction of acne scars, dark spots, old scars, and hyper pigmentation.

• Lonicera Caprifolium Extract which is an effective anti - inflammatory and anti - bacterial agent.

• Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract which is the richest natural source of silica that is essential to skin regeneration by providing strength to the collagen in our skin.

• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Aloe Vera Leaf Extract)

With all this goodness in one sachet, who wouldn't want to try this product right? This comes in a gel type of consistency and an 8ml sachet is good for 3 - 4 times consumption which is also the suggested frequency of usage in a week. 

HOW TO USE:

• On a clean and dry face, apply a sufficient amount all over the face avoiding the eye area.

• Once the mask is spread evenly on the face, just simply leave it on for 2 minutes.

• After 2 minutes, gently start massaging your face in a circular motion for another minute. This step helps seal in the active ingredients into the skin while gently exfoliating it.

• After massage, completely wash off the mask with water.

THUMBS UP:

Packaging - come on guys, it's so cute! :) you gotta love that flower detail enumerating the benefits that you'll get if you use the mask.

Consistency - it is in gel form thus, it can be easily spread onto the skin and doesn't feel heavy.

Scent - I love that it is fragrant but doesn't come too strong unlike other masks. This has a fresh flowery kinda scent to it.

Affordability - it is only Php 24.50 and is good for a week's use. It is available in different drugstores and supermarket.

Effectiveness - It gently exfoliates my skin without drying it. I love that it lifts dead skin cells and my face feels very hydrated  after using this product. . It indeed has a brightening effect and I feel that with continued use, it will also help me with my acne scars.

THUMBS DOWN:

I honestly can't think of anything that will give this product a thumbs down but I hope IWhite Korea will eventually have it available on tube just like their other products.


I will definitely repurchase IWhite Korea's 2 Minute Whitening Miracle considering all the benefits that I can get. This is so far one of my favorite product for my skin care needs.

See you soon! :)

My Nightly Skin Care Routine

As promised, here's a blog post about my nightly skin care routine. Please remember that I have a combination skin type which is prone to acne with enlarge pores. There are certain products that maybe effective on my skin but might not work for you so always do an extensive research first before trying any skin care product. :)

I use Maxipeel Exfoliant Scrub as my facial wash because it cleanse my skin without drying it. Do you happen to experience those times when a facial wash is too harsh on your skin that it feels tight after every wash? Well, I don't get that with this exfoliant scrub so I guess, it works best for me. However, there are some write ups that says that you should change your facial wash after three months because your skin will grew tired of your old facial wash that it won't be as effective like the first time you use it. I haven't experience it yet but I'll update you guys.

Even though I don't wear any make up, I believe that using a toner is still important because it has other benefits aside from removing excess dirt and sebum that were not lifted by your facial wash. Since I have large and visible pores, I'm using the pore refining variant of maxipeel facial cleanser to somehow help me with this pore issue.

After cleansing and toning, I would apply the Maxipeel Micro-Exfoliant Cream. This works like the Maxipeel Exfoliant Solution without the visible peeling. This cream removes dead skin cells and also aids in drying up any breakout that I have. I'm using it once every night.

Finally, I also use this facial mask from IWhite Korea to help brighten up my skin. I only use this twice every week.

That's about it for my nightly skin care regimen. There maybe additional product or brand changes depending on my skin care needs but for the meantime, I'll stick with what I have. How about you guys? How do you take care of your skin? I would appreciate you sharing your insights about it to help other people who suffers from different skin conditions. Just leave a comment below. :)

See you soon!

My Morning Skin Care Routine

Since my last post, I've told you guys that I really have a very bad skin condition. I am suffering from acne and acne scars with large pores as well as uneven skin tone. It feels like no matter what I do, it will be hard to have a smooth skin thus I decided to have a simple morning skin care routine. This is just your basic cleanse, tone, moisturize, and special care regimen.

CLEANSE

I am using Maxipeel Exfoliant Scrub as my facial foam cleanser. It has microbeads that helps in removing dead skin cells and it also has a minty feel into it for additional "freshness". Unlike other facial cleansers, this cleans without drying my skin.

TONE

For my toner, I'm using the Pore Refining variant from the same brand. Using a toner will not only pick up the excess dirt on your skin that your facial cleanser was not able to remove but it will also balance your skin's pH level.

MOISTURIZE

Maxipeel's Moisturizing Cream tends to be on the "heavy" side that it breaks me out whenever I use it that's why I opted to get IWhite Korea's Aqua Moisturizing Cream instead. This moisturizer is like a gel out of the packet but turns into a watery substance once applied on your skin. I like it so much because it makes my skin well hydrated without that greasy feel.

SPECIAL CARE - SUN BLOCK

Another important step in a skin care regimen is using a sunblock. The higher the SPF, the better as it helps in protecting your skin from harsh UV rays that causes skin discoloration and premature ageing. It doesn't make my skin feel greasy and it also provides additional hydration for my face. The only downside of using this sunblock is that it leaves a white cast on my face but all in all it works good on me.

So there you go! :) I will be giving you an update on my nightly skin care routine on a separate blog post because I think it is much more complicated than my morning routine. 

See you soon!!! :)

Watsons Haul: IWhite and Maxi Peel Products

 My skin is currently at its worse. A lot of blackheads and whiteheads here and there, pimples around my jaw area, dark pimple marks and dry, rough patches on my face. I was never really "blessed" with a good skin, as mine is a combination of dry to oily thus, I need to put together a reliable skin care routine to somehow balance it.

Feeling desperate while looking at the mirror and all that, I found myself inside the Watson's store near our area to check out affordable skin care products that I can use to treat my issues. Yeah affordable! Though I know of certain brands that will truly wok wonders to improve my condition, I don't have enough budget for those as I am jobless at this point (I know, I know... don't judge me please Hahaha!) Anyway, these are my haul:

(From L - R, counter clockwise)

1. IWhite Korea Nose Pack (3g) - P 18.00

2. IWhite Korea Whitening Pack Peel Off Mask (8g) - P P 22.00

3. IWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream (6g) - P 20.00

4. IWhite Korea 2 Minute Whitening Miracle (8ml) - P 24.50

(From L - R, counter clockwise)

1. Maxi Peel Sunblock Cream SPF 20 (25g) - P 47.00

2. Maxi Peel Exfoliant Scrub (25g) - P 37.75

3. Maxi Peel Pore Refining Facial Cleanser (135ml) - P 47.75

4. Maxi Peel Exfoliant Cream Advanced # 3 (10g) - P 21.75

It's not my first time to use some of these products but I will still be posting a review soon. I hope all of these will help me in improving my skin condition. Wish me luck! :)