Oily Skin Solution : Gatsby Powdered Oil Clear Paper

I have extremely oily skin that it's not even funny. My skin produces too much oil even in just a short period of time. Some people could last the whole day without re-applying powder or checking their self in the mirror once but I have to do it many times in one day if I want to make sure I still look good. I won't start telling you about how oily my face is when I wake up in the morning because that is a different story. hehe

So you pretty much get an idea of how oily my face gets. Some people would resort to simply retouching their powder but it doesn't work for me because powder will just sit on my face and cake. Good thing powdered paper/oil absorbent paper were invented! Today I'll share with you guys my favorite oil absorbent paper ever!

Gatsby Powdered Oil Clear Sheet

PRICE : Php 99.75 (blue version) | Php 129.75 (red version)

Where to get it : Watsons, Mercury Drugstores, SM Department Stores and other leading department stores

So this oil absorbent sheet works like other absorbent sheets - absorb oil on the face, But what sets this apart is that it is powdered so it leaves skin feeling and looking extra matte, smooth and oil-free! I prefer the blue version because it is powdered and I found that it works better on me. The red one is more expensive, too.

Some people get confused when using it. The darker smooth side is the "outside" part while the lighter rough side is the area you should stick on your face.    

Here's how ridiculously oily my skin gets in just a short period of time. So what I did was do my makeup like how I would normally do it and sat in my room for 2 hours while editing some videos. I purposely did not wipe the oil to show you how much nasty things get. hehe

I wasn't even under the sun nor doing any activities but my face still got so oily!

Now it's time to show you the magic!

HOW TO USE IT : Take the powdered rough side of the paper and gently put it on different areas of your face. Remember that you should gently dab instead of wipe. In that way you still let your makeup/foundation sit on your face undisturbed. 

Some people only use 1 sheet while I have to use 2. On days when I stay under the sun for too long or have done any sporty or tiring activity, I usually require 3-4 sheets.

You see now that the Gatsby paper absorbed all the oil on my face and left it looking matte. The best thing is that it is powdered so I won't have to bother re-applying powder anymore.

LIKES :

• Absorbs oil
• Leaves skin looking and feeling matte
• Doesn't irritate the skin
• You get the value for it's price
• Japanese product (if you like Japanese products)

DISLIKES :

• Leaves some ugly powder marks on face

If you noticed in the photo, there are some white marks on my face like on the temple and forehead area. I remember when I went to my cousins wedding in December. I couldn't go to the powder room to retouch because we were having so much fun that I just resorted to quickly and discreetly using some of the sheets while at the table. I didn't bother checking myself in the mirror and proceeded to taking more photos with my cousins. When I got home, que horror! I had some white streaks on my face due to the sheets! haha Other than that, I really love this brand of powdered paper and this is the best I have tried, ever. I really recommend this to people with oily skin like me. It really helps to remove the oil first before re-applying your pwder. It prevents caking and leaves your skin looking so fresh like you just applied your foundation.

I love it so much! And no, this is not a sponsored post! hehe

Thanks for reading!

♥

Kristine

Ever Bilena Lipstick Review and Swatches

I really love lipsticks! I love how you could change your look just by changing the shade of your lipstick. Pick a light pink shade if you want a sweet subtle look. Pick a deep red color if you want to go for a sexy and bold look. 

I got 10 shades of Ever Bilena lipsticks that I am currently loving!

Each tube only costs Php 95 Pesos each! So cheap, right? If you buy other brands, you'll only get 1 tube for Php1000/$20. But if you go with these babies, you'll get 10 amazing colors! Pretty good deal in my opinion!

I failed to take a photo of each shade but I filmed a video showing all 10 shades. Please watch the video below to see how the 10 colors look when applied on lips. :)

Which shade did you like best? One of my favorites is the Dazzling Orchid which I am wearing in the photos. 

I filmed the video for 3 hours. I don't know why I always take forever when I film videos. hehe I thought it would be cute to take a photo of my stained tissues. hehe

Be sure to check out these colorful lispticks from Ever Bilena. A good alternative to expensive lip products. I was impressed because some of them are really nice and pigmented! Perfect for everyday wear since you won't have to feel guilty that you're wearing a Php1,000++ worth of lipstick to the grocery or library. 

Have a nice day! I'm going back to Manila this Friday! I'll be back to reality. My two weeks stay (+ the 4 days I spent here before New Year's) were really fun! I'll be going back to my regular schedule from then on : filming new videos, editing overdue raw videos, reviewing new products and answering your e-mails and messages. ^^

♥

Kristine 

Human Nature 100% Natural Sunflower Beauty Oil Review

I have heard so many good reviews about this Human Nature Sunflower oil. However, I never really dared to try it because I always advice people not to try a lot of products at once and just stick to the regimen/products that work for them. But I got so curious with this oil that I finally decided to give it a try. 

Using sunflower oil has a lot of benefits depending on how you use it. If you use it for cooking, it can help in lowering cardiovascular diseases, lower cholesterol, prevent asthma, cancer, etc., fight free radicals and so much more! When used on the skin, it helps retain moisture. It is also rich in Vitamin E that will help repair your skin. It also lightens scars and helps improve wrinkle appearance. 

WHERE TO GET IT : Human Nature Store - IskulSuplaysPlusMore on Facebook 

PRICE : Php 274 for 100 ml | Php 149.75 for 50 ml


Here's how my skin looked before using the oil

For full product demonstration and more information about the product, please watch the video below!

Some people asked if my current skin routine is not working anymore and why I keep on having breakout. The truth is, I don't know, either. The only consistent products I am using are the Eskinol + Dalacin and the Beausche soap. It's not always that I get breakout, though. It happens every 2 or 3 months. Huge spots, like what you see in the picture below, would grow on my face, especially when I am nearing my "period" week,

This is how my skin looked after 3 days of using the product.

Sadly, I failed to take photos of my skin thereafter. But if you want to see the final result, please watch the end of the video I have embedded on this post. 

LIKES :

• Fiipino-made product
• Inexpensive
• No weird smell
• No stingy feel on skin
• The oil somehow gets absorbed by the skin
• No further breakout occurred
• Lightened my acne scars 
• Mositurized my skin

DISLIKES :

• Not available on local stores/groceries
• The result is not abrupt, the user must be patient

Overall, this is a nice product to have. I like that it is very inexpensive and a few drops are enough for the face so the bottle would last for months. It also moisturized my skin and evened out my complexion. It was not very effective in removing my deep,dark acne scars, though. But for it's price and benefit, this is a really nice product to try. I would suggest this to people with only minimum acne. I will never suggest "oil" products to people that are still suffering from "severe" acne. For severe acne situations, it is always best to treat the problem first before beautifying the skin. Please CLICK HERE if you have other acne related concerns.

I hope you found this blog post helpful. (Online sellers, please DO NOT use my acne photos to sell/advertise your products that I never use. Thanks!)

Thank you for reading today! 

♥

Kristine