One of the things that are important for us women, but also too often we don't give too much attention, is our sanitary pad. When I was younger, I used to just grab any pad I see at the grocery or use random brand that my mom would buy for me. Now that I am older, I have come to realize how important it is to use quality sanitary pads. Because menstruation is not something that happens once a year, it happens every month! Whisper has been around for a long time. The brand is known for it's quality and absorbency. Whisper recently launched Whisper Skin Love, the newest technology of sanitary pad from Japan. Today, I'm happy to announce to you guys that Whisper Skin Love is now here in the Philippines! It's so exciting because my own Whisper Skin Love Pampering Kit was delivered to me right at my doorstep by a handsome delivery guy!
Who wouldn't be excited to receive a package when delivered by a good-looking delivery guy? I'd definitely love to receive a package every day, then! hehe What I got was Whisper Skin Love Pampering Kit! It has the Whisper Skin Love for Day and Whisper Skin Love for Night use. It also came with some good-smelling Body Lotion and Hand Cream to complete the kit!
What I noticed about the Whisper Skin Love pads is that they smell so, so good! I just hate sanitary pads that smell weird right off the bat. I mean, don't you guys, too? The Whisper Skin Love, especially the pink one smells so good, I'm not even kidding!
You may be wondering how Whisper is different from other sanitary brands in the market?
It is the only pad with Breathable protection
It has 3X absorbency
It is less bulky as it had 1/3rd thinness to create differentation
It has soft feel and no stuffy feeling
The lotion that came in the kit also smells good and feels light and soft on my skin. Perfect way to pamper myself, especially on that "time of the month"! I know you are curious so go ahead and check out Lazada's website HERE to avail of Whisper Skin Love's 50% OFF offer!
One of the perks of being a blogger is discovering new products and getting to use them first-hand for a review. Some of the products that I was lucky enough to discover and review were the PMD Personal Microderm and the Banish Acne Scars Dermaroller. Both of the products work well and both have their pros and cons. So, which product works better, you ask? To answer that, I decided to put the two products side by side to show you a more comprehensive review and comparison.
Please watch the video below for the demonstration :
PMD Personal MicroDerm
PMD Personal Microderm is a safe, effective and easy to use tool that will let you uncover a more youthful, younger and beautiful skin! The idea behind this product is that if you break apart and remove the dead skin cells, the body will then interpret that as a mild injury and will rush to replace the lost cells with healthy new ones. With the removal of the outer skin layer, the skin surface's tone and texture will be visibly improved. Also, without the dead skin barrier, the products that you apply will now be easily absorbed in the skin.
WHERE TO GET IT : PMD (Personal MicroDerm)Website HERE
DISCOUNT CODE : Use the code RealAsianBeauty to get 25% OFF your PMD purchase!
This is an at-home dermabrasion tool that lets you exfoliate your skin at the comfort of your own home. I've had a lot of facial treatments and I know how inconvenient it is to have to travel and be seen by people with redish or swelling face. This product is so convenient because you can use it at home!
Here are some of the PROS and CONS of this product
PROS
It is a gentle skin exfoliator
It can be used at the comfort of your own home
It works without battery
It does not leave the skin redish or swelling after use
It shows result right on the first use
It reveals younger and tighter skin after every use
CONS
The sound of the unit could be too harsh/loud
It needs electricity to work
Has to be shipped from the U.S.
Here is how my skin looks AFTER using the PMD.
The PMD does wonders to the skin, however there are few reminders! Don't do more than 2 passes in one area during any treatment and never allow it to hover in one spot, always keep it moving. Also, remember not to use it on the area near the eyes as this area is particularly sensitive and has thin layer of skin. Just like any facial treatment, it is important to wear sunscreen when you go out, especially when you have just performed a treatment using this device.
This product is great on the face but you can use it on your body, too! Each disk lasts for 2-4 treatments, depending on how aggressive you are with your treatments. Wait 6-7 days between treatments. That will allow the skin to recover before using the device again.
After a few weeks, you will notice a change to your skin. Before I used this product, I had deep acne scars due to the acne breakout that I had. But after using the PMD religiously, my skin revealed a younger and healthier layer. I love this product because it works! However, I do not recommend this product to readers that are still young. This product is best used by people with "aged" skin or those that had acne breakout and want to remove the outer layer of the skin and are ready for a dermabrasion treatment.
If you want to know more about this product, check out PMD's website here. Don't forget to use my 25% off discount code : RealAsianBeauty!
BANISH Acne Scars Dermaroller
Banish Acne Scars is the most affordable acne scarring kit. It comes with Vitamin C Serum and Roller to get rid of acne scars, get rid of hyperpigmentation wrinkles as well as large pores. The roller works with your natural collagen to get rid of acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks and reveal smoother and clearer skin. It is one of the best scar removal treatments that you can do at your home!
Banish has small, micro needles that puncture holes into the skin. I know what you're thinking - Needles, OMG! But let me tell you how the product works. The bristles on the roller puncture micro tiny holes so tiny that it will not produce any scars. These holes dig deeper into the epidermis of the skin. To fix this "hole", the skin produces collagen and elastin. This will help new skin rebuild itself and repair the scar.
Next question, is it safe? Banish needles are created out of Titanium. It is a strong metal and has less risk of infection compared to other metals. It is also lightweight, yet strong, compared to ordinary steel that rust easily. And last, Titanium is non-porous which is less likely to cause an allergic reaction compared to other metals.
Here is how my skin looked BEFORE using the Banish Roller
What I like about the Banish Dermaroller is that it comes with Vitamin C Serum. The serum is natural and contains no additives, parabens, sulfates or preservatives. Because of this, there is a shelf-life to the serum of approximately 6-9 months. When used religiously, the roller can do wonders to the skin. I was impressed with how tighter and visibly clearer my skin looked after using the Banish Roller.
Here are some of the PROS and CONS of this product
PROS
Does not need battery nor electricity to work
Each roller can be used up to 10 times
Skin is tight and clear after using
Dark spots and acne scars were minimized
It does not leave scars or wounds after use
Banish is less expensive compared to other rollers
CONS
Painful (especially for people with low pain tolerance)
Product has to be shipped from the U.S.
Leaves skin reddish after use (down time of at least 2 days)
Here is how my skin looks AFTER using the Banish Roller
Banish Roller comes in 3 different sizes to target different areas of the face/body. The 50 MM roller made my skin red-ish and it really hurt, considering I have high pain tolerance. It was especially stingy on the areas near the bones like the forehead, temple and jaw! But rolling it on the cheeks and chin were fine. After applying the serum and after a few minutes, the redness eventually faded. And in 2 days, you will notice tighter skin. After prolonged use of the roller, your skin will improve and you will notice that the pores that used to be so huge and noticeable have become smaller and less visible.
Important notes about the Banish Derma Roller :
Each roller should be used a maximum of 10 times only before purchasing another roller. The reason for this is to avoid any infection on the skin. Additionally, it is best to replace the needles as old needles can be dull and may injure the skin.
Store serum in a cool, dark place. When the serum becomes a golden yellow color, it means tit has oxidized. It is recommended that the serum be repurchased every 2 months as efficacy will fade over time.
Do not share the roller with anyone.
Please note that the scarring is damage to the skin and don't believe any product or treatment will guarantee flawless skin overnight! It takes months, upon years, for the skin to heal.
Please use the Banish Dermarollers at your own risk.
If you want to know more about this product, check out BANISH website HERE. Don't forget to use the code RealAsianBeauty upon check out for $5 OFF your purchase on Banish Acne website!
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Here is the side by side comparison of the 2 products
PMD | BANISH
Effective ✓ ✓
Safe to Use ✓
Can be used ✓
anytime
Affordable ✓
Easy to Use ✓
Showed Result ✓ ✓
No Pain Factor ✓
No Down Period ✓
Shipped from ✓ ✓
the U.S.
Overall, I think both products are great! However, each product targets different areas of the skin and works in different ways. The PMD works on the outer surface of the skin while the BANISH works on the inner layer of the skin. I recommend the PMD to people suffering from "aged" and greatly flawed skin while I recommend the BANISH to peeople with dark spots and visible acne scars. Both of the product works and they are both worth the money. The only things to be considered when buying are the skin type and skin problem.
Thanks for reading this long blog post. I hope I was able to help you decide which product works best and what you should get to help you improve your skin. If you are still having doubts or still has some questions, you can always leave them in the comments section below and expect my response in a few days. Be sure to check back for my reply!
♥
Kristine
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FTC : The PMD and Banish were sponsored and were given to me for free but I was not paid nor given any amount of money to make this blog post / video. I was sent free units to be tested out and reviewed but all opinions are my own.
I often pass by this very girly waxing shop at a mall near my place. The interior of it really matches my taste so I always take a look whenever I pass by it. Last week, though, I thought of having eyelash extensions since I've never done it before. I was looking for a shop or salon that offers the service but I couldn't find one. Until I tried going to this cute place. The place is called Belle La Peau. I am a sucker for anything pink, floral, pastel, cute and girly. So I was totally attracted to this place.
I was hesitant to have eyelash extensions there since it's not really their specialty. But because I was excited and couldn't find a better one, I just settled. PRICE : Php 800 for single strands (natural look) Php 1,250 for cluster strands (mascara effect)
SINGLE STRANDS These are synthetic, small and thin pieces of hair that would be glued on to your lashline. The advantage of this is that they look natural and when they fall off, the hair strands would fall one by ball rather than fall off in a cluster. The disadvantage is that they they usually fall off easily.
CLUSTER STRANDS
These are about 8 pieces of hair in a cluster. They are also glued on to the lashline. The good side to this is that you'll have full and dramatic eyelashes. The downside is that when they fall off, they fall off in chunks so you'll end up with awkward looking eyelashes.
So, here's how my eyelashes look BEFORE the session. Without curling, mascara and false eyelashes. I am quite satisfied with the volume and length of my eyelashes. My only issue is that they are straight and uncurled. I think a girl becomes more attractive when she has long, curly and flirty lashes. Don't you think?
My eyes were prepped. A.k.a. the attendant put clear masking tape under my eye to protect it from the glue. Hehe!
The session lasted for less than an hour. I just didn't like that the glue hurt my eyes. It was stingy and a bit painful!
I've never had false eyelashes before so I was really excited for the outcome! Here's how my eyelashes look AFTER the session.
I love how instantly flirty my eyes looked just because of my new long lashes! I feel like I can now go out without eyeliner, eyeshadow and contact lens! My concerns were that the lashes they used seemed low quality. You can see in the picture that the length of the lashes are uneven and the tip of the clusters are too thick so my lashes look unnatural especially when I close my eyes. The glue also left a mark so you can definitely tell that my eyelashes aren't natural. But when I open my eyes and when you look at my eyes from afar, it becomes quite okay. So, I thought I was happy and satisfied with the eyelash extensions. I asked the attendant and I clearly remember her saying my new lashes will last for 3 to 4 weeks. I do not rub my eyes nor rub them hard when I wash my face. I also do not pull the hair strands so I was confident they'd last longer. To my surprise, here's how my eyelashes looked after 2 days!
A lot of the eyelash cluster have fallen off and they also seem less full. The clusters near the tear duct seemed like they were about to fall off anytime. On the 5th day, here's how my eyes looked! It was so disappointing since I spent Php 1,250 for this! This was not sponsored so I took out my own money expecting quality work. But it was just ugly and expensive!
Right after I took a bath on the 5th day, a lot of clusters fell off! There were some bald spots and my eyelashes looked really awkward because of the different length of the lashes. I didn't want to remove the remaining lashes since I didn't want to waste my Php 1,250 just like that. So I tried to fix it by applying thick coats of mascara on the bald areas. It looked fine from a far but when you go near, the bald spots were totally visible! On the 6th day, the rest of the clusters fell off! I think 3 clusters per eye remained but I had to take them off as well else my eyes would look realy ugly. So, there! That's how I spent and wasted Php 1,250. It was really disappointing considering the price was more expensive than other salons I saw after going to this one. But I am not giving up! I saw a shop that specializes in eyelash extensions and will give it a try soon! I'll let you know how that one goes. But for this one, I totally DO NOT RECOMMEND going to Belle La Peau for eyelash extensions. It's a waste of money and just disappointing. Please come back here for the other eyelash extensions review!
Wow! I've been away from this blog that long?! Time really flies when you're having fun, huh? I didn't realize it was weeks ago when I last posted an entry on this blog. Are you guys still here? I hope you are! Anyway, you know that I was a part of the first-ever YouTube Fanfest here in the Philippines. I was nervous and excited to be onstage along with top YouTube stars! One of the things that I worried about was my skin. I love my natural complexion but since I was going to be onstage, with all of you guys watching me, I wanted to do something to my skin so that it would look better for the YTFF! Flawless has been my skin and beauty partner for years now. You guys already now my acne story and how Flawless was one of the reasons why I am ACNE FREE now, right? (You haven't read yet? Please click THIS to read my acne story.) I've had quite a number of treatments from them but I've never done anything really major. I wanted an instant glow and had to avoid any "down time" since I only had 3 days to prepare. My solution? The Flawless Beauty Drip!
The Beauty Drip is a treatment that will be given by IV Infusion and will last for less than an hour. Intravenous Infusion allows greater tissue saturation and allows the body to tolerate high doses required for immune system functionality and detoxification of the cells. The Beauty Drip is a cocktail of nutrients designed to deliver high antioxidant coverage, immune protection, stress defense and better skin glow! Those are important adjunct to the holistic approach to beauty. The Beauty Drip's main components are Glutathione, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B Complex and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Watch the video to see how the Beauty Drip is done!
Filipinos, and most Asians, are obsessed with lightening our skin tone. But I do agree that there are still many that love and embrace their natural skin color. It's just a matter of choice, I say. In the Philippines, though, there are two popular ways of lightening our skin : Papaya soap and Glutathione! Glutathione is the antioxidant that is prevalent in every cell in the human body to promote normal cell function and is primarily synthesized in the liver where it is abundantly present. Glutathione increases our body's immune system and a detoxifier. It increases the potency of Vitamin C and E. Aside from these functions, glutathione is known to do the following reduce tiredness, have more youthful look and rosy white skin and it also prevents premature aging.
I know you have questions! Is it safe? Can anyone have that treatment? According to Flawless, the suitability of each patient for this procedure is determined by the doctor. Currently, this cocktail of nutrients should not be given to diabetic patients with poor/unknown control of blood sugar or undergoing active maintenance of medications, pregnant women and known anemic patients. Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drip is a contraindication. Some of the common side effects include, but are not limited to : pain, irritation, inflammation or bruising at the injection site; sensation of warmth and flushing; vitamin taste in the mouth; change in urine or odor shortly after completion of an infusion session. Some patients may feel some lightheadedness or slight dizziness during and after the procedure, owing to the reaction of the body to the adjustment of the intravascular fluid compartment to the infusion. Systematic allergic reactions can occur, but are rare.
My experience I'm not really the type of person that would faint with just the mere sight of needles and blood. But I do admit it was kind of scary to have an IV infusion. It was my first time to ever have such treatment so I did not know what to expect. I was not injected any anesthesia prior to the infusion but I did not feel the needle going through my vein at all! Though, it is scary to actually have a needle stuck in your vein. I'm talking like this because I have never ever been confined in a hospital nor have had any blood or IV infusion. The session did not last long and it was quite comfortable to be laying on the bed. I actually had my facial treatment while the infusion was on going. As for the after result, I did not notice a sudden change to my skin tone but I did notice that pimples did not occur on my face and my skin was smooth, moisturized and glowing! I came from the province the week before the YTFF but the tan that I'd always have whenever I would come back home was shed off! It was not ground-breaking since I only had 1 session but the result was amazing! No wonder celebrities love to get this treatment! For the price, though, it was kind of steep! Especially if you have limited amount of money. I'd rather direct you guys to have Flawless Easy Peal or FNT Treatment. But if you have already done those treatments and is now looking for an "inner glow" then this one is for you! And what's good is that they have a running 3 + 2 PROMO! That includes the Beauty Drip plus other amazing beauty treatments and services! If you avail 3 sessions of the Beauty Drip, you will get 2 MORE sessions for FREE!! How amazing is that offer??
Visit a Flawless clinic near you to know more about this Beauty Drip infusion and other Flawless services! Check out their websitefor more details!
Thank you for reading! Please leave a comment below so I know that you guys are still reading this blog. I'm sorry I was gone for too long! :(
One of my favorite products to review are lipsticks. I just love seeing the colorful lipsticks inside the tubes. For me, they are like crayons - a sure way to add color and to complete the canvas. Anyway, I got 5 shades of the EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks. To be honest, these lipstick came as a surprise to me. I always prefer higher-end brands over the local and drugstore brands. But the EB Advance Supreme Lipstick did not disappoint!
PRICE : Php 195 per tube Each tube of the EB Advance Supreme Lipstick costs Php 195 pesos. For me, that is a reasonable price considering the quality of these lipsticks!
Oh, EB Advance is local brand and is made in the Philippines. I am always proud and excited whenever I feature local brands because it also feels like showing you guys something about our country.
The shades that I have are : TWIGGY, VENUS, ELIZABETH, SUMMER BERRY and RED TWILIGHT.
If you want to see all the swatches of the lipsticks, simply click the video below!
GIVEAWAY!!
EB Advance and I are giving away 5 EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks to 1 lucky reader! The shades that we're giving away are the exact same shades that I showed and reviewed here. Don't worry, they are new and unopened! hehe
2.) LIKE @EB Advance on Facebook HERE 3.) COMMENT on THIS(click here) video. Tell us your IG and FB names + simply tell me which among the 5 shades you think looks the best on me.
1 Lucky viewer/reader will get 5 EB Advance Supreme Lipsticks!
Giveaway is open for viewers in the Philippines. Winner must be willing to meet me up to claim the prize. Preferably Quezon City area, please. :)
Giveaway open until June 20, 2015.
Good luck!
Here's how the lipsticks look when applied on the lips :
I really like these lipsticks because even though they aren't very expensive, they are of good quality. I hate lipsticks that make my lips feel sticky and heavy! These lipsticks are pigmented yet are light on the lips. They also color the lips even with just 2 coats! I think the only problem I have with this brand is that it comes off the lips easily. But other than that, I like this brand and recommend it to women that are looking for a more affordable option.
My favorite among the 5 shades are Venus and Red Twilight. What about you?
Summer is definitely the time to bare our skin. I received a package from VEET so I decided to give their products a try. The package came in a really girly, pink box with a cute pink bow.
Inside the box were 3 variants of VEET products.
Have I mentioned that I love receiving packages with personalized messages or those that have notes with my name written on it? It just means the sender gave extra time before shipping the parcel to me. I just love that! Anyway, I was never really a fan of hair removal creams. Nor am I a fan of plucking! (hehe) For me, the best way to get rid body hair is to shave. I like some things done fast, pain-free and easy. I used to think hair removal creams were ineffective and painful. But then I tried the Veet Hair Removal Cream and found out that it is actually effective and it doesn't hurt. VEET Hair Removal Cream for Sensitive Skin
VEET Hair Removal Cream for Normal Skin
I purposely grew my hair on my legs just so I could see how well the product works. I had to endure weeks of ugly legs just for this review! (hehe) The first step is to apply some of the product on the curved part of the spatula. Using the spatula, apply generous amount of the cream on the area that you want the hair to be removed. Leave the cream on the skin for 3 minutes. Then, using the inverted part of the spatula, scrape the cream upward and see the hair get removed easily without force and pain!
I was actually impressed and amazed how well this VEET Hair Removal Cream works! When I was younger, I tried another hair removal cream brand but it didn't work and just left my skin feeling itchy. The VEET cream did not irritate nor hurt my skin. Here's how my skin looks after using the VEET Hair Removal Cream.
VEET Hair Removal Wax Strips
Then, I tried the VEET Hair Removal Wax Strips. Unlike the cream, this product disappointed me because it didn't work and just left the sticky gel on my skin even after washing it for many times. I don't know if I just used it incorrectly or it's just not effective. The part that I hated the most was the gel that it left on my skin. You can still see the sticky part of my skin on block 6 below.
Overall, the VEET Hair Removal Cream is a nice and effective product and I recommend it especially to people that are are looking for better ways to remove body hair other than plucking or shaving. I also love how my legs feel smooth after using the cream. Unlike the stingy feeling that shaving (or plucking) gives. It's also nice that this product is not expensive so anyone can afford it. However, I do not recommend that wax strips because it was painful and downright ineffective! Both of the products fall in the same price range so I suggest going for the hair removal cream instead. I hope you found this product review helpful!
Here's another update on my skin and on the products that I am currently using. I first discovered about Renew Placenta when I asked my Mom to use the Renew Placenta soap. After just two weeks of using it, her skin improved a lot! Her skin became whiter and tighter and the dark spots that she had got lighter. After that, I decided to try the complete set of the Renew Placenta as well.
The complete set of Renew Placenta set comes with a soap, a toner, a facial cream and a moisturizing lotion.
Renew Placenta's line of products have been tested and proven not only by the continuous patronage of it's growing customers but also by the recognition that it receives. Watch the video below for the complete Renew Placenta review and to see the product demonstration plus BEFORE and AFTER clips of my skin.
Here are more information about the Renew Placenta products: Renew Placenta Soap Classic It has natural placenta extracts that refreshes and whitens the skin. It increases moisture and suppleness leaving the skin young, smooth and white.
This is an herbal beauty soap. It has whitening and anti-aging active properties that promises to improve the appearance of your skin. This soap is safe to use every morning and every night. What I do with this product is I cut it in small pieces and then lather it on my hands. I then apply it on my face and leave it on for about 2 minutes. I noticed that it was kind of stingy on the first to third use but the skin will eventually get used to it. After a week or two, you will notice an improvement on your skin.
Renew Placenta Face and Neck Refreshing Toner Increases moisture and suppleness with active white ingredients leaving the skin silky, smooth and white.
A toner that refreshes the skin and helps make it clearer and brighter. It also has tea tree extracts that has been claimed to be useful in treating wide variety of skin and medical conditions. It is effective in treating dandruff, acne, lice and other skin conditions. Just like the Renew Soap, the toner could be stingy on the first to third use. But regular use of the product will help improve the skin tone and reduce aging and dark spots. Renew Placenta Beauty Cream Contains natural active ingredients that help in the prevention of wrinkles and delays the process involved in skin aging. A well balanced, moisturizing cream with UV filters and natural active ingredients that delay premature skin aging. Also ideal as a make-up base and protection against UV rays.
This is a pearly cream that will also help lighten the skin. It comes in a light orange color and it also smells nice. It has UV protection and could also be used as a make-up base in the morning or a beauty cream at night.
Renew Placenta Hand and Body Lotion Increases moisture and suppleness with active white ingredients leaving the skin silky, smooth and white.
Skin whitening doesn't only mean just the face and neck areas. Our hands, arms and legs also get exposed to the sun and harmful UV rays. To keep my skin protected and moisturized, I use the Renew Placenta Lotion. I like this lotion because it isn't sticky unlike other lotions.
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And that is my current Skin Care Routine. What I like about the Renew Placenta products is that they are inexpensive yet they work well. The name has also been quite known for years now. It is also nice that they are Filipino-made products so you support your own each time you buy and use their products.
If you want to know more about Renew Placenta products, check out their Facebook page HERE. Follow them on Instagram as well for daily beauty tips and updates - @Renew_Truderm.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments by leaving then below.
