This nose pack is the main reason why I discovered the whole iWhite Korea line last saturday.
I was looking for an inexpensive solution to my whiteheads and blackheads when I found this really cute sachet at Watsons. It says, "iWhite Korea Nose Pack". The packaging was super cute so I decided to try it out. However, the saleslady (a.k.a. girls who are good in convincing you to buy something that you would otherwise not buy) managed to, you guessed it, make me check out the whole line of iWhite Korea products. I have this irrational fear of salespersons (I totally shy away whenever they approach me in stores) but I still listened to her, since she wasn't asking me, "How can I help you Ma'am?" anyway.
And so, it happened. She got me to buy the whole pack of sachets in the iWhite Korea line. -_____-
I have already reviewed some of them, specifically the Whitening Pack and the Moisturizing Cream, but I have yet to review the Moisturizing Facial Wash and the Facial Cream. I will review them too, eventually... when I get less busy from school.
Anyway, my purpose in buying a nose pack didn't fail with the iWhite Korea Nose Pack, however, it's not the best one I've tried. Maybe because it's a peel-off pack? As I've already said in my iWhite Whitening Pack review, I didn't have a very good experience with the peeling process of the mask. It was the same as this.
I like the feeling of the nose pack on my nose, even though it felt a bit too tight. You can really feel the tightness as the cream dries. Ho. Personally, I enjoyed that. :)
But then, when it was time to peel it off, it was a total failure on my part. -___- I couldn't peel it off properly, and some residue was still left on my nose. It stayed even on my blackheads, meaning it didn't remove what I wanted to remove in the first place. *sigh* I have this horrible, deep blackhead that is quite visible up close. It's only one, and it's not that obvious to others I think, still, it annoys me when I look at the mirror. Hahaha. :)) Does anyone know how to remove deeper blackheads?
Bottom line is, the iWhite Korea Nose Pack is a decent blackhead/whitehead remover, although it doesn't remove the deeper set ones. Oh well. At least it's very affordable. Though I did like Etude House Greentea Nose Pack and even Watsons Nose Pore Strips better than this. But that's just a personal preference of mine, I suppose.
Price? Around 20 pesos for the sachet I think.
Where to buy? Watsons
Will I recommend this? Could be a good option if you like peel off creams better than the actual strips.
Will I repurchase? No, I don't think so.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
Review: iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream
This belongs to a series of posts about iWhite Korea products.
I was looking for a nose pack to keep the whiteheads away last Saturday when my bestfriend and I found a pretty-looking package. Ahem, specifically, the iWhite Korea Nose Pack. One thing led to the other and I ended up buying the whole pack of iWhite Korea products. Haha. They're available in cutesy sachets, so that's a definite plus for new buyers.
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream promises to give your skin a radiant and healthy-looking glow. (What's with all the 'healthy-looking' stuff lately?) It uses bio-nanotechnology which according to research, is something that will allow your pores to absorb this stuff better, since, well, the nano-size makes it teensy-small. Something like that.
Oh, but anyway, the iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream is a pleasure to use! I don't use it every day, but it can be a pretty good moisturizer on the drier days. It's water-based and you can really see the water droplets when you apply it on your skin. Plus, this moisturizing cream makes your skin feel really smooth. I mean it. It makes it smooth and soft to the touch. And it's light too, unlike other moisturizers.
To be honest, I love hydrating moisturizers better than those thicker moisturizers than come with the whitening effects and the SPF. They're a lot heavier on the skin. And they feel sticky after a few hours. Though one can't deny the benefits of SPF. *sigh*
Sometimes I put this on in the morning after using iWhite Korea Facial Wash, which I totally love by the way. And then I put some powder over it to make my face look oh so smooth. I suggest you try that too. It's really cool, literally and figuratively, you guys. :)
Price: Around 22 pesos for the sachet.
Where to buy: Watsons and other drugstores.
Will I recommend this? Yup, definitely. There are other moisturizers better than this (ahem with SPF), but if you want an affordable, decent moisturizer that feels really good on the skin, then it's okay. It's perfect for all skin types anyway.
Will I buy again? I guess so. Maybe. Haha. Since I don't use it everyday (I'm super lazy when it comes to creams and moisturizers) the sachet lasts more than a week with me. (Well, it's been 8 days. Hahaha.)
I was looking for a nose pack to keep the whiteheads away last Saturday when my bestfriend and I found a pretty-looking package. Ahem, specifically, the iWhite Korea Nose Pack. One thing led to the other and I ended up buying the whole pack of iWhite Korea products. Haha. They're available in cutesy sachets, so that's a definite plus for new buyers.
iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream promises to give your skin a radiant and healthy-looking glow. (What's with all the 'healthy-looking' stuff lately?) It uses bio-nanotechnology which according to research, is something that will allow your pores to absorb this stuff better, since, well, the nano-size makes it teensy-small. Something like that.
Oh, but anyway, the iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizing Cream is a pleasure to use! I don't use it every day, but it can be a pretty good moisturizer on the drier days. It's water-based and you can really see the water droplets when you apply it on your skin. Plus, this moisturizing cream makes your skin feel really smooth. I mean it. It makes it smooth and soft to the touch. And it's light too, unlike other moisturizers.
To be honest, I love hydrating moisturizers better than those thicker moisturizers than come with the whitening effects and the SPF. They're a lot heavier on the skin. And they feel sticky after a few hours. Though one can't deny the benefits of SPF. *sigh*
Sometimes I put this on in the morning after using iWhite Korea Facial Wash, which I totally love by the way. And then I put some powder over it to make my face look oh so smooth. I suggest you try that too. It's really cool, literally and figuratively, you guys. :)
Price: Around 22 pesos for the sachet.
Where to buy: Watsons and other drugstores.
Will I recommend this? Yup, definitely. There are other moisturizers better than this (ahem with SPF), but if you want an affordable, decent moisturizer that feels really good on the skin, then it's okay. It's perfect for all skin types anyway.
Will I buy again? I guess so. Maybe. Haha. Since I don't use it everyday (I'm super lazy when it comes to creams and moisturizers) the sachet lasts more than a week with me. (Well, it's been 8 days. Hahaha.)
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Review: Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap
I'm a big fan of the Cyleina Black Pearl.
So about a month ago, when I ran out of GT Carrot Soap, I decided to give it a break and buy another product from the shelves of SM Department Store. Seeing the Cyleina brand, I gave this soap a try. Besides, I love the packaging. I'm quite fond of pretty boxes. :)
It's called the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap. It claims to deeply cleanse and tighten the pores using the tonic benefits of tomato. According to the box, the alpha-hydroxy acids found in tomato can help get rid of pimples and acne through its gentle exfoliating action. Apparently, it also gives your cheeks a rosy hue and your body a fair glow.
I personally believe in the magical properties of tomato, as I remember last summer, my grandma told me to rub tomato on my face to make my skin glow despite the dry, hot weather. Haha. My cousins and I did try that out and I have to say, rubbing tomatoes on your face does make it smoother and softer. Of course, I expected the same results with this soap.
I have to say, the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap did give me rosy pink cheeks that were soft to the touch. And, the smell is not too bad, though I like the Black Pearl a whole lot better. Plus, this soap lathers well, even though it also melts easily.
Judging from these, the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap is actually quite good. However, there is one big thing that I disliked about this whitening soap. Although it claimed to get rid of them, this soap gave me pimples. I know, I know, maybe it's just my skin, but still, I developed around 4 small, but nasty, pimples on my forehead and nose the whole time I was using this. Which was around 2 weeks. Don't ask me why I stuck with it for two weeks if it gave me pimples. Haha. It's just that, I'm aware that some soaps make you break out at first and then clears everything up. Something called the 'purging' stage. But eventually, I stopped using this when the pimples started getting worse. I couldn't even finish half of the soap.
Since I still have the other half, I'm thinking of giving it another try sometime. Maybe. Perhaps the problem here is my skin. Perhaps it's not compatible with it or something. Di ko lang siguro hiyang. I'm sure there are plenty others out there who would benefit from the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap.
Price? 105 pesos for the 200g soap.
Where to buy? SM Dept. beauty section, Watsons, Hortaleza
Will I recommend this? Not really.
Will I repurchase? No.
It's called the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap. It claims to deeply cleanse and tighten the pores using the tonic benefits of tomato. According to the box, the alpha-hydroxy acids found in tomato can help get rid of pimples and acne through its gentle exfoliating action. Apparently, it also gives your cheeks a rosy hue and your body a fair glow.
I personally believe in the magical properties of tomato, as I remember last summer, my grandma told me to rub tomato on my face to make my skin glow despite the dry, hot weather. Haha. My cousins and I did try that out and I have to say, rubbing tomatoes on your face does make it smoother and softer. Of course, I expected the same results with this soap.
I have to say, the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap did give me rosy pink cheeks that were soft to the touch. And, the smell is not too bad, though I like the Black Pearl a whole lot better. Plus, this soap lathers well, even though it also melts easily.
Judging from these, the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap is actually quite good. However, there is one big thing that I disliked about this whitening soap. Although it claimed to get rid of them, this soap gave me pimples. I know, I know, maybe it's just my skin, but still, I developed around 4 small, but nasty, pimples on my forehead and nose the whole time I was using this. Which was around 2 weeks. Don't ask me why I stuck with it for two weeks if it gave me pimples. Haha. It's just that, I'm aware that some soaps make you break out at first and then clears everything up. Something called the 'purging' stage. But eventually, I stopped using this when the pimples started getting worse. I couldn't even finish half of the soap.
Since I still have the other half, I'm thinking of giving it another try sometime. Maybe. Perhaps the problem here is my skin. Perhaps it's not compatible with it or something. Di ko lang siguro hiyang. I'm sure there are plenty others out there who would benefit from the Cyleina Organic Tomato Soap.
Price? 105 pesos for the 200g soap.
Where to buy? SM Dept. beauty section, Watsons, Hortaleza
Will I recommend this? Not really.
Will I repurchase? No.
Review: GT Carrot Soap
GT Carrot Soap is an organic soap that promises healthy, young-looking skin. It has beta carotene that helps give one's skin a youthful glow.
I actually found this when I ran out of Dove soap at home and needed to buy one at the SM Department Store. The saleslady there was really good at pitching sales, I say. She told me she had been using the GT Carrot Lotion for a while now and since her skin was definitely glowing that night, I guess it added to her success in selling this product to me. She did say that this is also good for whitening, but I don't really believe in whitening products much. I just don't think most of them work.
But anyway, personally, I love the GT Carrot Soap! It's one of my favorite soaps in the world. I've been using this soap for a couple of months now. Around 4 months, I think?
I still use Dove Moisturizing Bar when I bathe, but I use this on my face and neck afterwards. I never got any breakouts from this. As a matter of fact, the GT Carrot Soap even keeps the pimples to a minimum. I still get tiny pimples every now and then, but they're never the red monsters that pimples could be sometimes. Whew.
The smell is also not overwhelming. Thankfully (and surprisingly), the GT Carrot Soap doesn't smell like carrots. Hahaha. I don't know what carrots smell like exactly, but I'm pretty certain that this soap isn't carrot-scented. The smell stays on your skin for a while after bathing, which I personally like. :)
It can be pretty drying on your skin though, and there's this stinging feeling when you leave it on for too long. And the dryness could be a problem on cold days. -_____- That's probably the only thing I dislike about the GT Carrot Soap. On colder days, my skin would look abnormally white for some minutes after bathing. Haha. When I go out of the bathroom, people would be like, "Makapal masyado polbo mo. (You have too much powder on.)" And I'd be all like, "Wala man akong polbo. (I don't have powder on.)"
Oh, by the way, the GT Carrot Soap melts easily. I discovered that the hard way when I left it on the soap dish... that was flooded with water. Ugh. To make it last longer, I cut it into three vertical strips. Haha, it's still easy to use, and it lasts longer too. One soap lasts around a month for me since I only use it on my face and neck. It's too drying for my body. Haha, it's because I don't like using lotion much since they feel too heavy for my skin.
Bottom line is, the GT Carrot Soap is definitely one of my favorites now. It feels and smells good, and it lathers really well. Plus, not only does it not give me breakouts, it also keeps my pimples to a minimum. What do you say about that? Haha. =)
Price: P78
Where to buy: SM Department Store, Watsons'
Will I recommend this? Yes, definitely.
Will I buy again? As long as they make this, I'll keep buying. Hahaha. :)
I actually found this when I ran out of Dove soap at home and needed to buy one at the SM Department Store. The saleslady there was really good at pitching sales, I say. She told me she had been using the GT Carrot Lotion for a while now and since her skin was definitely glowing that night, I guess it added to her success in selling this product to me. She did say that this is also good for whitening, but I don't really believe in whitening products much. I just don't think most of them work.
But anyway, personally, I love the GT Carrot Soap! It's one of my favorite soaps in the world. I've been using this soap for a couple of months now. Around 4 months, I think?
I still use Dove Moisturizing Bar when I bathe, but I use this on my face and neck afterwards. I never got any breakouts from this. As a matter of fact, the GT Carrot Soap even keeps the pimples to a minimum. I still get tiny pimples every now and then, but they're never the red monsters that pimples could be sometimes. Whew.
The smell is also not overwhelming. Thankfully (and surprisingly), the GT Carrot Soap doesn't smell like carrots. Hahaha. I don't know what carrots smell like exactly, but I'm pretty certain that this soap isn't carrot-scented. The smell stays on your skin for a while after bathing, which I personally like. :)
It can be pretty drying on your skin though, and there's this stinging feeling when you leave it on for too long. And the dryness could be a problem on cold days. -_____- That's probably the only thing I dislike about the GT Carrot Soap. On colder days, my skin would look abnormally white for some minutes after bathing. Haha. When I go out of the bathroom, people would be like, "Makapal masyado polbo mo. (You have too much powder on.)" And I'd be all like, "Wala man akong polbo. (I don't have powder on.)"
Oh, by the way, the GT Carrot Soap melts easily. I discovered that the hard way when I left it on the soap dish... that was flooded with water. Ugh. To make it last longer, I cut it into three vertical strips. Haha, it's still easy to use, and it lasts longer too. One soap lasts around a month for me since I only use it on my face and neck. It's too drying for my body. Haha, it's because I don't like using lotion much since they feel too heavy for my skin.
Bottom line is, the GT Carrot Soap is definitely one of my favorites now. It feels and smells good, and it lathers really well. Plus, not only does it not give me breakouts, it also keeps my pimples to a minimum. What do you say about that? Haha. =)
Price: P78
Where to buy: SM Department Store, Watsons'
Will I recommend this? Yes, definitely.
Will I buy again? As long as they make this, I'll keep buying. Hahaha. :)
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