Product Review: IWhite Korea's BB Holic BB Cream

Good morning everyone! I hope you’ve had a good start to your week. Today, I would like to review another IWhite Korea product (Yes, I love IWhite Korea!) which was recently released. I’ve heard a lot of good things about it and would like to try it out myself. It is the BB Holic Everyday BB Cream.

The product claims to “instantly perfects your complexion, provides natural coverage and protection while it nourishes and enhances your skin through its Aroma Herb Complex formulation. It is also infused with active lightening and anti-aging properties to give you multiple benefits from a single application.” 

I bought the one in beige which I think doesn’t suit my skin tone. Anything beige is okay for me before so I don’t know if it’s just because I got fairer or the shade is too dark for my liking. I should've bought the light shade too so that I could mix it together.

THUMBS UP:

*** Packaging – IWhite Korea is known for its cute packaging but aside from that, the BB Holic sachet was already divided into two parts so you can control the amount of product that you use.

*** Affordability – It is only Php 24.50 and is available in department stores, supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.

*** Scent - It has a sweet floral scent to it that it almost smells like chocolate.

*** Effectiveness - A little goes a long way. The coverage is buildable from light to medium and is good for everyday use. It also does even out my skin tone.

THUMBS DOWN: 

*** Lasting Power - It only last for 4 hours. After that, my face already feel oily and tacky. I didn't use any setting powder though so I guess you have to use one for it to last longer.

*** It emphasizes dry patches so make sure to moisturize first before using this.

      NEUTRAL:

    *** I wish they would make it available in tube so that you can bring it any where.

    *** More shades availability aside from light and beige.


Will I repurchase it? Why not? It's a good alternative for days when you just want to brighten up your complexion though I think this product will be awesome for people with normal skin type. How about you? Have you already tried IWhite Korea's BB Holic? Share your thoughts on the comment section below.

 

See you soon! :)

Product Review: IWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita

Good morning my lovely readers! Today, I'll be reviewing another product from IWhite Korea, the Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita. 

I am never a fan of moisturizers before because most of the available moisturizer brands that we have in the Philippines tend to be heavy on my skin that it causes some breakouts and since it's hot and  humid in our country, I would feel oily some time after applying it. 

Later on, I realized how important it is to wear a moisturizer and keep my skin hydrated thus, I'm constantly on the look out to find a product that is best suited on my skin type. IWhite Korea's Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita piqued my curiosity because of its unique packaging and of course, I immediately bought a couple of it.

 Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita is a water-based moisturizer that has the following active ingredients:

• Mulberry Root Extract that contains arbutin which is known for inhibiting the melanin production and helps in achieving a fairer and even toned skin.
• Panax Ginseng which helps in cell regeneration and collagen production that is needed in reducing wrinkles and fine lines.
• Green Tea which has anti-bacterial properties that helps in preventing acne.

THUMBS UP

*** Packaging – How can I say no to its cute packaging right? As I've said, I find it unique. 

*** Affordability - For a moisturizer with this quality, I'd say it is very affordable. A 50 g. tube is priced at P169.00 while a 6 g. sachet is available for only P20.00.

*** Scent – It has a very light scent to it. People who have a certain sensitivity to strong scents in face products would definitely love this.

*** Consistency - It has a gel like texture which turns into a watery-like substance once applied on the skin.

*** Effectiveness – Well, as far as I'm concern, this product really does its job well. It does give my skin the hydration it needed leaving it soft and smooth. Since it is water-based, I recommend this for people who has combination to oily skin like mine. The formula is very light weight thus, it wouldn't feel sticky or greasy at all. It is very easy to apply and doesn't give me any breakouts. What more can I ask for?

*** Availability - It is available in all leading drugstores, department stores, and supermarkets nationwide.

Yes, YES! I will repurchase this product because I LOVE IT! It truly delivered what it promised to do. How about you? Have you tried any IWhite Korea products recently? Share your experience on the comments section below.

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! :)