Review: Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion.

Good day lovies!

Today I’ll be reviewing Laneige Snow BB Soothing Cushion.

Okay, so I’m still in my journey of finding my Holy Grail face product for my troubled skin. My stash is being piled up with skin care products, primer, bb creams, foundations, moisturizers, peeling gels, so on and so forth. While browsing some good stuff on the net, i stumbled upon lots and lots of blogs about this product and it looks promising. Being a gullible me, i took a trip to nearest laneige boutique to have the BB cushion. The price is steep. Yeah steep. I have a regular paying job and i can’t afford high end products, still i save up for them thinking “if i should find my HG somewhere, i must have funds to afford it.” Enough of my blabbing...

Tadaah. Yep it’s the refill. It’s cheaper at Php950 while the compact is Php1950 with free refill. I don’t get the “Free Refill” thing while obviously you’re not having it for free. The numbers clearly saying that you get the compact at Php50.00. that’s it! Simple numbers.... At least, it’s not misleading.

So it’s contained in a cute box with neon pink interior (sounds like a car). It’s super pretty, but really? I’m not buying the product because of the box.

The packaging is white plastic tub with lid. The lid is flimsy and you really need the compact if you want the product to be secured. It contains 15g of BB liquid soaked in a cushion. Based on what i see, it’s a sponge soaked with bb cream for faster application. The applicator is genius. It’s sturdy and almost rubbery, so very minimal product goes to the applicator.

Upon application, you will feel a cool sensation which you don’t get to any other make-up product. It’s because of their “snow technology” that they incorporate into their product, True to its claims.

 I got the #21 which i think is lighter than my color. I really don’t know if im acidic, but makeup usually oxidizes on my face leaving tad darker color than the original. I learned my lesson, im now on applying it in every purchase. And im right! After 20 minutes, the color blends in perfectly! Yay! I received a compliment on the first day of using it, and my skin really got a bad breakout that time. It lasted 6 hours and never caked. I didn’t need to reapply makeup the whole day. I did few blotting, though. Yeah i sweat, and my face is oily. Drying was also instant. So the performance is really not that bad! PLUS I DIDN’T BREAK OUT!!!

So there, i finished my refill tub. Im a happy laneige user and in love with it!

Lasting power       5/5

Oil control          4.5/5

Ease of use        4.8/5

Value for money    3/5

The only down fall of the product is the attempt on giving innovative packaging and application method of the product. The refill lid doesn’t really close the product.  Even with the compact, the opening of the tub will not give you control on air exposure of the product that could result to immediate drying of it. Since the product is presented as sponge soaked, the drying could also happen within its medium. In the long run, the BB stuff will be left in the sponge to dry instead of your face. I would prefer it in a pump bottle.

Tip: flip the sponge to get the product in the bottom of the tub.

There was also a point in time that i’m using the sponge as the applicator. That’s how much i want to get the last drop of it. I even attempted to cut it in half, but i’m so afraid that the scissor will get the most of it instead of my face.

I finished the tub within a month.

Will i repurchase? OF COURSE! But not anytime soon.

While in the boutique, i was able to try their lipsticks, and they gave me sample of Sleeping Pack_Ex.

Watch out for the review!

Leave a comment.

Thanks for reading!

Love lots!

Jen

PS. i give full credit to the owners of the pictures on this post. my camera is not working at the moment, the reason i borrowed pictures on the web. :-)

Review: 4U2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder SPF 15 PA++.

Hey yeah lovies!

Now, I’ll be reviewing 4U2 dreamGirl Lovelight BB Powder SPF 15 PA++.

I’ve been seeing this product at WATSONS. I’m just so afraid of trying it out because it looked like face powder for high school students. I’ve been hearing buzz about this powder in the blogosphere and H*ll yeah, it’s true! I’m so glad i finally got the courage of having this powder... still not my HG, though. But, i’m sure it’s going to be a keeper.

 

The Claims

“Confidence Builder through All Day Complexion Perfection. Exclusive formulation for even and natural skin tones and oil control. With sun protection, too. Be a dreamGirl!”

Okay, so it doesn’t promise much like fair, glowing, velvet, silky, dewy, satin, fresh, sheer, radiant, white, healthy, rosy, etc etc etc. But, it’s does state some big ass claims: Confidence and Perfection! This tiny winy powder got some big balls to claim those words.

Confidence-the main purpose of makeup is to boost self confidence.

Perfection- flawlessness.

Let’s see....

 The Experience

Gosh it looks like a toy, super girly, tiny, and pink. It has some drawings of cupcakes and candies and cake and ice cream. It’s trying to look sweet and cute.. it’s just too much.  Some gals like pink and tiny and cute. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s wrapped in paper or with diamonds as long as the product delivers. For Php194.00, honestly, i don’t expect much from this tiny baby.

The compact is made of lightweight plastic with small mirror. The sponge is not bad, like those used for dual foundations. The powder is finely milled, easily transferred from pact to sponge. I found using a brush gives sheer coverage and sponge application is for buildable coverage. Gosh this tiny baby is really good. HAHA. I got the no.2 and the shade is a tad darker than me, still it’s not that bad. It doesn’t have any weird smell, it doesnt have perfume in it.

I immediately love this BB powder! I’m so OK with the size. The small size is perfect in small pouch. The mirror is too small but it’s still ok, I don’t mind grabbing a bigger mirror.

Retouching was done every couple of hours. Reasonable oil control. And the thing that really surprised me is it never caked! Oh yeah... i get oily and stuff but i never looked patchy crinkle cookie! Haha! even if i had it in layers to cover my blemishes, the powder just melts on my skin. Whenever i check the mirror, i don’t get frustrated with my oiliness... felt like oily in a good way. Hahaha! Is there such thing? The powder never sinks to my acne scars and pores. Keber sa oiliness. HAHAHA

Obviously, i’m a happy user! The powder immediately promoted as my daily powder taking the place of my in2it pressed powder (review coming soon). I’ve been using this for a week and i didn’t get major pimple! Yay! Yay! Yay!

So the verdict:       Confidence:  YES

                               Perfection: no... just a small no hehe. It’s not a bad no. perfection to

                                                        me is just so... Unattainable.

Lasting power       4.5/5

Oil control           4/5

Ease of use          4/5

Value for money     5/5

The powder doesn’t have a refill. Practical reasons, it should have refills. But, I can say that you would not really need it. By the time you hit the pan, you might be needing a new compact (simply because its flimsy ^_^ ) and hey! Php 194.00 is really not bad.

I’ll update soon as i have development in using this powder (cracks, allergies, breakout, oxidation, weather shift, etc)

Will i repurchase? Hell YEAH! I’m getting the no.1 variant

I recommend this powder to those with troubled skin like me... to build up confidence, girls   saving up for facials, and girls with tight budget. Just give it a try guys and tell me your experience. *_*

I’ll be waiting <3.

Thanks for reading!

Love lots!

Jen

Review: Color Hydration Lip Shade From Penshoppe

Penshoppe Lipstick.

Yes! Penshoppe has its makeup line already.

Now, I’ll try to give my two scents on their lipstick.

Prologue:

I was searching for a peachy, natural looking, modest, and youthful lipstick. Oo, mejo demanding ako sa lipstick. And I read in some blogs and webpages that I should not splurge on lipstick since it should be tipped to the bin in not more than 6 months… and since I’m a novice to this cosmetic stuffs, I pledged to myself that I will not splurge on a lipstick.

I strut on the walks of SM MOA… im finding good ones at different stores, but I still felt that they are a bit pricey. So with not much hopes, I entered penshoppe to try some summer tees. I was surprised when I saw their makeup buffet. Sorry wala akong camera that time kaya hindi ko napicturan.

I tried different shades… and I fell in love with this one.

I missed some of the marks. It’s bright, loud, and pink! But I got one thing, youthful! Hehe 

So I checked out. For 100+, I got a new lipstick and I’m happy. J  

Review.

Product:

Manufacturer : Penshoppe

Packaging:  the silver tube with clear cap is a win win for glam and punk.  Ang cute lang talaga.

no strong sent, highly pigmented, not enough moisture.

The lipstick glides smoothly though it leaves some patches on my lips. Maybe because my lips are so dry or I need to exfoliate my lips. It lasted pretty good 3-4 hours.

Value for money:  10/10

I find this my grab and go lipstick every time I go to work or go out. 

Morning After: Jet Peel AS.

I had my first ever Jet Peel Experience. And it was unparalleled!

I was not told what to do after my treatment. Unlike other facial clinic where they say not to wet your face, attendants told me nothing. So that’s what I did… nothing.

Morning after,  my face is super oily. Lagi naman akong oily, mainit pa. When I washed my face, don’t feel the hard bumps on my cheeks anymore. Some are left on my chin though. Obviously it’s because of the pricking done yesterday. After drying, my face is not brighter or lighter in anyway.  I can’t even say if my face gets smoother or softer because I refuse to just touch my face. I still have scars, lots of it. It didn’t get lighter or anything.

For its claims on wrinkles: I don’t have those yet.

 Any major improvement: none.

I’m really thinking of Spanish peel right now….

V.E. Eusebio Skin and Laser Center. Jet Peel AS review

I know… bigatin ang dating pag sinabi mong Jet Peel. It sounded like one major procedure that promises to improve skin condition. Well it does, many write ups said that it could improve fine lines and wrinkles. It even claims to be good for acne.

You can go google “Jet Peel” and you will see gazillions of claims and research on what Jet peel is.

What I had is Jet Peel + Acne Surgery.

Pagpasok ko palang sa clinic. I was not welcomed at all. My appointment is for 4pm. I arrived 10min early. Tinitigan muna ako ng mga receptionist na naka scrubs. Asked for my name and if I already have a record. I said sa ibang branch may record na ako. The receptionist handed me an index card, I supplied it with basic info: name, age, contact details.

One attendant shouted “JET PEEL AS DAW!”

Pakiramdam ko nasa fast food ako.

Right after, another attendant escorted me to their procedure room.

She gets a face towel from a small cabinet, left it in the counter and instructed me to wash my face then pointed out a dispensing bottle.  “yan ang towel.”

Parang cetaphil lang din yung cleanser…. Lahat ng pinuntahan kong skin clinic yung ganung cleanser ang gamit. Hindi bumubula pero madulas.

After washing my face, I used the old dry face towel on the counter.  While patting my face I asked the attendant what procedure I will undergo to, she blurted “JET PEEL DAW”.

Everybody seems to be shouting!

I asked one more, “ano pa?”

She stared blankly at me.

I said “sabi ni doc, may extraction din daw ako.”

She answered, “oo nga”

I’m in a point of running back home. Feeling ko walang ka resperespeto sa customer ang mga tao.

The main reason why I’m giving this clinic its chance or my chance on this clinic for this matter is that my first consultation with Dra.Eusebio is quite effective. She gave me some oral medication, anti-histamine, erythromycin solution, an expensive topical gel, and a very expensive sunblock. It was costly but I saw improvement on my skin in just about 3 days.

So back with the story,                     

“para kang inii-Spray”

Whissh. 

So yun nga yung jet peel. 

After 5 min of swirling that water and air jet on my face, it stopped. She wiped my face. Her hand was heavy. She sprayed again. Seems like same velocity for me. I don’t know it may halo na gamot yung water… I really don’t know. And the attendant doesn’t seem to care to tell me what the heck she’s doing on my face.  Maybe bad breath s’ya… just maybe.

Then she shut down the machine. 

Tapos na? I felt …. Walang nabago. Walang lang. pakiramdam ko lang nabasa at hinipan ang mukha ko.

 She opened the light on the magnifying glass that facial centers have. That’s the signal that Acne surgery is about to commence… I’m ready.

She wiped my face. grabe ang bigat talaga ng kamay nya. Parang nageescoba ng toilet.

She pricked my forehead! Hell yeah! She pricked my forehead. Walang warning. Walang paapaalam. I felt violated! Grabe. Wala munang steaming  or whatever.

She’s harsh. Then she moved her way to my right cheek. When she senses that I’m not comfortable, she said ,”hindi ko na tatanggalin yung malalalim, masasaktan ka lang.”

Aba @#$%!!

 I answered, “ano bang sabi sayo ni doc?”

“I priprick kita pero hindi ko na tatanggalin yung malalalim kasi nga masasaktan ka lang”

“ewan ko, kung anong sinabi sayo ni doktora, yun nalang gawin mo.”

“ang dami saka ang titigas pa”

She showed me a tissue with my extracted black heads.

I shut my eyes. I don’t even care if that woman will get a knife and kill me. I know she’s pissed. I am double pissed!

Another attendant came in and nakipag tsismisan! P@#$#$%&! Talagang nagchismisan sila sa harapan ko. I opened my eyes, I  stared at the  attendant.  Hindi man lang sya nagreact! Tuloy pa rin ang chismisan nung dalwa. 5 min siguro yun.

I’m triple pissed.

She extracted blackheads on my left cheek. She gets back to finish her business on my right cheek. Then my nose, she said “kaya pa?”

I replied a stiff, “Oo.”

She continued extracting black and white heads on my nose and then my chin.

Turned off the light, she gets a gauze form a stainless steel, placed it on my face, Turned on that laser wand. And then she literally waved that wand on my face. Her hand was so heavy that the gauze was moving all over my face. It was a mere 30 seconds.

“Tapos na”, she said.

I answered “nanjan na ba si Doktora?”

She shooked her head.

I looked myself in the mirror. And just before I blink, she said “mapula pa yan dahil sa pricking, matatanggal din yan.”

“Alam ko, hindi ko first time,” I said.

OMG!

I had my first facial when I was in 2^nd year HS. I had good and bad ones. I had my acne surgery from a derma one time, I cried not because it’s painful but because I am so down and hopeless. I even had glycolic peel at Belomed and I cried like a baby that time. But this time, at V.E. Eusebio’s Skin and Laser Center, I didn’t even shed a tear on that pricking session.

Right after the procedure, I went to see Dra. Eusebio. I haven’t fully entered the room yet, she said that my face improved. I attest to that. And I guess she will say that because I’m religiously following her very direction.

She said that I have to get another jet peel next week.

Weekly jet peel??? That’s crazy on the budget!

She said to continue my medications.

It was the doctor that only called me Ma’am. The fact that I’m half her age she’s the doctor, she doesn’t have to say that to me.

I went out and asked the receptionist if I can have my appointment to be done at their branch at SM Calamba. She said yes.

Pakiramdam ko minadali yung procedure sa akin. Wala pang 1 hr. tapos na ako sa Jet Peel AS. Kahit naman dun sa local facial center sa amin, kahit hindi mahal ang singil nila ok naman ang service.  

I think I’ll give myself one last try at their clinic in SM. If they are consistent, then I’ll be walking the other way. To think, I still have one week to see if my skin will improve because of this Jet Peel AS before I conclude something

V.E. Eusebio Skin and Laser Center is located at Junction, Los Banos, Laguna and at 3F SM Calamba. Compared to other skin clinics, they are cheaper. 250 for facial (they call it Complete Facial), 550 facial with mask, 1000 for peels, and they also offer 5+1free packages.

For Php 1,350.00, I had Jet Peel AS. I can’t say that I’m not happy with the treatment. I’m not even sure if I can say it’s a treatment.  But obviously it’s SUPER cheap compared to 4.5K jet peel form Belomed. 

I don’t know…

I think I still can give them another shot.

I think I should give myself one more shot at this clinic.

coming soon: my VE Eusebio Calamba Branch Experience

Hey! Gutom na ko, and this is crazy! Saan kakain? sa ARMY NAVY!

yah i know! i sounded super corny... but i can't help myself in singing in the tune of "Call Me Maybe" hahaha

look at these yummies! hehe

My mom was on her way home from tagaytay when she asked the driver to pull over.
she came back with two paper bags teehee.

busog lusog nanaman.

Hey! Gutom na ko, and this is Crazy!
Saan kakain?

Sa ARMY NAVY!!!!!

its super sarap and super fresh!
i'll go there myself

they also have branches around Laguna, if i'm not mistaken... ooohhh so excited!

Never ending acne battle

Warning: graphic pictures

 Originally written 3 years  ago…
 

i'm 22. i thought i already passed my puberty... i guess not.

i've been suffering from acne for 3 years now.

i know, it's just 3 years and some even suffers having acne  more  than half of their lives. but this acne already took 3 years form me and i did not just sit down and do nothing about it.

and i know, i'm not alone with this battle against acne. most of us suffered and still suffering from this "acne curse".

my mom sent  me to skin clinic months after i got my period. my mom also suffered from acne during her puberty and she doesn't want me to experience that. that's why she invested on "the prevention" of acne invasion.

my skin is not perfect. i'm not even pretty to start with. i have zits, blackheads, whiteheads, and i have oily skin. but i must say, it's quite clear and im really happy about it. i stick to my regular skin routine and take vitamins, and i'm really pleased with my imperfect skin.

came junior year in college. i started having hard little bumps all over my face. after  5 weeks of OJT, papules used my face as their official hideout. it's red between my brows, around my lips, and my cheeks. i said, it's time to get professional help.

i visited a dermatologist. he's quite well known in the city, have  very good feedbacks, and very satisfied clients. he gave me new skin routine. after month, my skin turned red, and papules are screaming out of my face.

he gave me oral medication. he said continue the routine and come back after  a month.  i  did  returned  to his clinic. i was not happy, as if i'm getting worse.

he gave me a new oral medication and changed my skin routine to much stronger formulation.

it was so hard for me to accept that i'm not getting better. with all the costs that was spent, i felt so sad.

my skin got worse. it's hot, like pulsating.  i really don't know how to explain the feeling. if you experienced it, you may understand.

the doctor recommended me to undergo chemical peel. he said  he really want to  treat acne form within. but since we both want to see improvement in my skin. so, i did have chemical peel. once every two weeks. i think i had 8 chemical peels.

due to class schedules, i wasn't able to go to my dermatologist in a regular basis, but i still try to  visit, maybe once in a couple of months and he just do the same "writing a prescription" for all tetracyclines there is.

one time, i was writing on the registration list when i heard the receptionists whispering to each other, talking about me.

one said i'm ugly. the  other said that i've been in the clinic too long and i wasn't getting  any better.

the moment i stepped on the doctor's office, i let go of all the tears in my eyes. he said he understands me. i was so frustrated. i wasnt getting any better and people i don't even know... don't even care to talk about me in my face.

i religiously obliged to everything he said without complains. i trusted my doctor despite all costs. my mom's loan went to all my medications and treatments, and i'm still not getting any better.

he said "you'll get better."

in my mind... i believe so too. i just want to know how? after all  the treatments and "negative" improvements? furthermore, i know it'll cost us a fortune.

it makes me feel like i have a disease, like cancer of some sort.

he recommended me to an internist  for  a blood test. i passed. i went back to my dermatologist and he gave me another prescription, now for accutane.

the moment i had this super expensive medicine, i felt like i was handed with panacea for my "disease."  

i had hope.

i finished 5boxes of accutane when i felt dryness. my face stopped its oil production. so with the rest of my body.

the doctor lowered the dosage to twice a day. then, so unexpectant of me, acne came back. they were huge. my face got swollen in areas with pimples.

it was really hard for me. i wear a mask to classes. i can't help but cry every night.

i decided to give my skin a break. away from everything.

i spent my 5th year with acne. i went to class with mask.

i woke up one day and asked my mom if i can consult another doctor. she looked back at me with pity and agreed. the moment she left for work, i cried...again.

the dermatologist was my dermatologist back when i was in high school, and charges much more than my previous dermatologist. i told her my history, all products i used, medications i took, and  treatments i've been through.

she warned me that it'll be costly. i agreed to the expense. as if i have any other choice.

acne surgeries were hard. it hurts and has long down time. my face swells every after surgery, and peels  for 3 days.

i said to her that i want a manageable skin for my graduation. i want to feel proud for myself during my graduation. she said, i gave her enough time. again, i felt that there is hope.

After 8 acne surgery and more medications, she said i was getting better... even though the mirror tells me otherwise. still i gave a  smile when i heard i was getting  better.

i planted that to my mind... i'm getting better.  i kept holding on to this hope that i found.

just a day before graduation, i rushed to my dermatologist's clinic. then i cried. she was surprised. it seems like it was my first day with her. my face looked red and swollen.

she listened to my frustrations and accepted that we failed our goal for my graduation. we failed.

she  said to put make-up.

 again? 

make-up?

the dermatologist wanted me to cover up.

i know all the wonders that make-up can do...but it won't cure me from acne.

i felt defeated...

Graduation day and i felt small as ever.

i had make-up.

 people looked at me looking like"what happened to you?"

i stayed home after graduation. i can't even send application for work.

i stayed home  for months. no celebration for me. nothing.

my mom's aunt visited me one day. she said she consulted a "witchdoctor" for me.  she handed me a bottle of water and said to spalsh it in my face after wash.

it may  sound weird. but what the h*ll. what else will i lose?

i used this "sacred water." it dried my pimples after a week! the swell was gone. then a  week after, pimples came back.

i wasn't surprised. i was even thankful for that one week. and my face didn't swell again.

now, i still stay at home. i still have acne. i can see my red pimples 3 ft away from the mirror.

i've been sad for the longest time.

we do not have money for any more treatments or expensive medicine. i just continued taking my vitamin C.

you might think i'm over reacting on this acne situation. maybe i am. i don't know. but what i know, it's not about acne anymore. it's my confidence that was taken away from me.

i never dream of looking like barbie or have a perfect skin, i just want to  be happy and enjoy my life.

thank you for reading my lengthy blog. i know... it's long.

sincerely i appreciate it that you read it. it makes  me feel that someone actually listens to  me.

again, thank you... from the bottom of my heart.

 Now,
Im still on the same battle…6 years and fighting…
 

As of june 2013

Review: Epiduo

Review: Epiduo

My derma actually prescribed Epiduo to use on my acne. She said to use it once daily, at night.

I searched on reviews and testimonials on how this thing works. And to my surprise, it got millions of good reviews.  ODK, bakit ngayon ko lang nakita to?? I read about klenzit, benzac, differin but not epiduo… huhu bakit kaya?

So ayun. It costs 1160.00 from my derma. Ouch! Mahal. Pero at this point keber ko kung mahal. Basta effective.  Ayoko din naman ng impractically maha pero waepek! Hehe

Epiduo’s generic name is Adapalene+Benzoyl Peroxide.

I asked a local pharmacy for an Epiduo, unfortunately it’s not available. She handed me differin instead (adapalene) which is cheaper for 900+.

A mini motocross rider will have fun to traverse on my bumpy face. large pores. Red angry acne. Dark scars. Seriously, my skin condition is bad... very bad.

So kinagabihan, I used the TOGS bar, the doctor gave me. It looks like a glycerin soap. Dried my face. used erythromycin solution on my face and neck. Wait for it to dry. Applied Epiduo all over my face. Just a small amount is enough to cover your whole face.  Since I also have pimples on my neck, I used 2 pea sized gel every night to cover my whole face and neck.

After 3 days, I saw that my faced did improved. Small bumps didn’t transform to being giant acne. Blackheads literally fall off when I wash my face in the morning.
I will repurchase this product again and again and again as long as I have acne..and have funds....

Quick post: Hayan White Effect Cream

Quick review on Hayan White Effect Cream.

Whitening Effect Cream.

the claims:

"Notice your skin change to a glowing and white skin tone. Feel your skin smooth and silky.

Benefits: Instantly Whitens Your Skin.

Characteristics: the cream based whitening prevents melanin formation. it gives a bright and clear skin effect. Experience your skin color change to bright white in an instant with a silky and smooth touch.

Instructions: Apply evenly a small amount on areas you need to whiten. tap and lightly rub on skin to give that instant clear and bright effect.

Ingredients: deionized water, cyclomethicone, butylene glycol, titanium dioxide (c47051), ethylhexly methoxycinnamate, penyl trimethicone, hyaluronic acid, betaine, sell-2-mercaptopyridine-n-oxide, ozokerite wax, propylparaben, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, allantoin, disodium edta, green tea extract, fragrance."

it come in a tub in a carton box. slick.

it has sticker on it... some corrections were made due to bad english translation

the tub has a cover. for hygienic packaging

the consistency is thick and creamy but not pasty

On with the review..... let the pictures do all the talking.

bare hand

promise konti lang to. smeared lang kaya ganyan very pigmented. with flash

without flash

blended. can you see shimmers? i think i do.

no flash. blended

no flash                                                           with flash

excuse my cracked nail polish

it really delivers instant whiteness. no harsh lines. its quite tricky to use though... it could set on the creases of your skin.

i dont know if you'll get whiter if used regularly.

 tip: moisturize to evenly distribute the cream 

price: i think its 180.00 but im not really sure... 

lasting power. haha kapangyarihan talaga. you;ll be snow white for not longer that 6 hrs. depende din siguro kung pawisin ka. havn't tried water test on the product though. ill update this review.

will i repurchase? YES!  its effective and didn't irritate my skin.  

what do you think? 

please leave a comment :)

Review: Hayan Korea Snail Ampule

Alrighty… so here we go again to my attempt to review  a product that significantly affected my life. I said that because I purchased it with my hard earned anda (money). 

I believe everything that I purchase is significant part of me because:

•       I put a whole lot of thoughts in buying it… because I’m a cheap pack rat. I go for cheapsycutesy stuff… because I’m in a search for more sulit stuff, you know “value for money”;
•        It puts a big dent on my tight pocket;
•        I spent time checking out reviews and info on a certain product; and
• .      I promise to share my thoughts thru my blog.. yeah… my blog. Sarap banggitin hehe…
• 
  

So with the review,

Product: Hayan Korea Snail Ampule

Manufacturer: Hayan Korea

Skin condition before using the product: bombarded with acne scars, dull and oily skin. (may pinagdadaanan and fez ko)

Hopes: to lighten scars, brighten complexion

Hope not: breakouts…. Grrrr

I asked the SA if they have a product to lessen acne scars.

She smiled, pointed on a green bottle on the sample tray, “eto po ma’am”

I was puzzled because I’m honestly expecting for whitening, peeling, or acne-prone sort of product. But no, she pointed at a green bottle labeled, snail ampule.

Confused on what ampule is… looks like alien word to me, I asked the SA “ano ‘to?”

SA: pang lahat na po yan ma’am. Para sa scars and moisturizer, pang improve na rin po ng skin. (for over-all skin improvement)

Jen: oh, talaga. Magkano? (oh, really? For how much?)

Nakakatawa kasi presyo talaga ang tinanong ko… kaloka!

Sale Price: 340

Regular Price: 500+

So, with much thinking (to what ampule is) and high hopes in this product, I prayed for God’s guidance to bless me with this product’s promises. I grabbed my wallet, bid my goodbyes to sad Ninoys and poof! SA handed me this.

So that’s the story how I got the HAYAN KOREA Snail Ampule .

The claims: 

"Aesthetic Moisture Ampule
Hayan Snail Reviving Ampule Serum

Hayan aesthetic moisture ampule line changes irregular skin tone and dark complexion to bright and clear skin. 

Characteristics: Helps make dark and irregular skin tone pure and clear, it has snail mucus which has mucin that enhancing reviving ability. This can give gloss and elasticity to the skin which gives a feeling of brightening effect (skin becomes gradually whiter)

Instructions: Use pipette to a drop and use fingers in tapping motion until skin absorbs it.

Ingredients: deionized water, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, ethanol, betaine, hyaluronic acid, natto gum/pectin, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, methylparaben, triethanolamine, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, allantoin, hydroxyethylcellulose, disodium edta, perfume, snail slime filtratation, water." 

Evaluation.

Packaging:

The green bottle gives it a healthy impression, which the product promises.  Colored glass bottle capped with a bent glass dropper is genius. Usage of the product is clearly considered in developing the packaging.

 

Sensory:

 No strong scent which is good, to think that the product claims to be from snail mucus. I expected the product to be thick and slimy, but no. thin mucousy liquid, enough to be evenly spread out to skin. Thicker than saliva, thinner than phlegm. Sorry I can’t find better words or metaphor to describe this product. Hey! Moreover, the product claims to be form animal secretion, so what do you expect? Hehe, deal with it!

Application:

The product could be easily applied due to its liquid form. The product somewhat takes time before being absorbed by the skin. After applying the product on the skin, instruction says to pat skin for further absorption, I did, though it feels sticky.. I feel like patting on diluted clear glue on my face.

 I used almost half of the bottle by the time I’m writing this review.

The verdict:

It does moisturize, I feel my skin supple and soft morning after using this product. Elasticity of my skin improved. It does nothing on my oiliness. I think that’s ok, at least it didn’t worsen it. The scar erasing factor is a letdown for me. It didn’t lessen or do anything about it.

Maybe… just maybe… my scars are too many to handle or half a bottle is not enough to heal my scars or it might work to new scars…. Maybe.

Will I buy this again? Maybe not. But I will finish the bottle because it’s a good moisturizer. I’ll use it on my feet since it also needs an over-all improvement haha.

I’ll keep on lurking at their kiosk. They also have good stuff!

Stay tuned for more reviews 

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Ano ba talaga ang ampule? Is it really a word? What’s the difference between ampule and serum? 

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