Tokyo Love Soap PURE GIRLS Review

Tokyo Love Soap PURE GIRLS Review

After hearing a few good reviews about Tokyo Love Soap here and there, my curiosity for this skincare soap peaked. Apart from having lightening effects on your skin, apparently it can also help clear up blemishes and acne scars. I am fair-skinned but my acne problems were persistent. Being desperate for clearer skin-and an easy sucker for all things made in Japan- I decided to purchase one for myself. I chose the Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls.

There wasn’t a pamphlet or instructions for usage included, so I chose to take the lead from the many other reviews that I’ve read online. Based from the general consensus, one should use the Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls like any normal facial wash save for a few things. Let the soap lather stay on your face for a few minutes to have a better result and you have to repeat it regularly. 

After about a week of using Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls with the following the above regimen, the results seemed promising. My skin certainly felt tighter and I noticed that the acne scars and redness seemed to be lightening up. It was exciting to think that I might have found the solution to my skin problems. 

I used it every day as opposed to an everyday wash. 

Up to this day, I still use this regimen for the Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls, and so far it has been effective for my skin acne. The improvement is fast and while my blemishes are completely gone, the results have been significant enough.

For the folks out there who want an alternative for clearer skin, you might want to try Tokyo Love Soap Pure Girls. It’s quiet expensive but it really worth the price. And it's scent is awesome.

Visit www.tokyoloveshop.com for details, actually they are still on a big sale right now.

REVIEW: Krave’s Triple P Fruit Masque

REVIEW: Krave’s Triple P Fruit Masque

Since the 10% off discount from Krave is still ongoing, I grabbed the chance to try out the other mask they have. I have done a review on the Detox and White Mud mask  which you can check out here.

Triple P stands for Papaya, (Green) Papaya, and Pineapple.

Product Description:

USDA ORGANIC
NO IRRITATING CHEMICALS
NO HARMFUL PRESERVATIVES

PRICE: P285

Ripe Papaya is rich in vitamin C and enzymes that take away dead skin cells while the pineapple softens the skin and fights free radical damage!

Our unique formulation includes Green papaya that effectively exfoliates & lightens the skin as much as the ripe papaya does. Combining these 3 Ps with the spot & blemish control ability of WITCH HAZEL, they work synergistically to give you one of the best face masque your skin will truly crave for. 

SKIN BENEFICIAL KEY INGREDIENTS:

1. WITCH HAZEL contains tannins that help to tighten skin proteins which then form a protecting covering to help promote skin healing & deeply moisturizing.

2. PAPAYA exfoliates the skin revealing a healthier, whiter & glowing skin. Rich in antioxidants such as vitamin A.

3. GREEN PAPYA help reduce freckles & blemishes due to exposure to sunlight.

4. PINEAPPLE contains enzymes that make skin elastic, improve skin hydration, diminish age spots and remove damaged and dead cells.

APPLICATION:
Wash your face with CUPINE ALOEPA facial wash. Apply evenly on face avoiding the eye area. Leave for at least 15 minutes or until dry. Wash with water. Tone & apply moisturizer, for best results use FRUITTIE PORELESS toner & MOISTURE SOUFFLE night crème.
Use 1-2x a week.

As you can see in the picture, the tub is filled with a clear gel type mask. It is somewhat like the Cupine AloePa facial wash which has a gel like consistency. I think this is a newbie in masks since the face masks I know are on the creamy muddy side. Since summer is approaching, I am switching to gel-type products. Gel type products are easily absorbed and as not as heavy as the cream type ones.

I am using this once a week as I kept the mud mask for awhile.

After washing my face, I apply the mask with clean fingers. I just get a product using my index finger and it is already enough for my whole face. I let it dry while I get busy with mommy stuff, that is roughly 30minutes. It gives a cooling tingling effect, but far from the tightening effect the mud mask gives. This means that the product is taking effect. This does not sting as much as the mud mask but I can feel its effect too.I rinse it after and follow with my toner, moisturizer, sunscreen and eye cream.

Here’s a summary of my likes and dislikes:

(+) USDA certified organic without parabens

(+) feels light on the skin

(+) easily absorbed by the skin

(+) works instantly!

(+) imporoves skin elasticity

(+) gives hydration

(+) lessens oil and prevents oil build up

(+) sloughs off dead skin cells

(+) has anti-aging properties!

(+) tightens pores and brightens my skin giving it a healthy glow

(+) available in a new improved formulation which comes in a bigger size!!! YAY!

(-) double dipping because of the tub [the new triple p mask comes in a better packaging!]

Have you tried any product from Krave?

I am a distributor and I would gladly assist you if you are interested.

REN 3-in-1 Cleansing Water*

REN 3-in-1 Cleansing Water* 



REN 3-in-1 Cleansing Water* 
I'm a huge fan of micellar solutions or 'cleansing waters' as they're more well-known as they're such an effective and gentle way to remove makeup. They're great to use as a 'pre-cleanse' to remove the majority of your makeup before you give your skin a thorough cleanse with a cleanser of your choice such as a balm, oil or gel (my personal favourite formulations). This 3-in-1 cleansing water from REN is the latest to be added to my cleansing water stash and it does a great job at removing makeup (even stubborn eye makeup) and it feels lovely and refreshing on the skin. A big thumbs up from me!

REVIEW: Human Nature 100% Natural Bamboo Body Scrub

REVIEW: Human Nature 100% Natural Bamboo Body Scrub

It’s bikini season once again! Are you ready to show some skin?

If you want to achieve soft, smooth, clean and radiant skin, exfoliate!

Why exfoliate? Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells (which settles on the epidermis, the top most layer of the skin), revealing your skin’s radiance. Exfoliating your skin from top to toe will get you glowing andready for summer!

BUT…make sure what you use to exfoliate is safe, effective and gentle on the skin. Try Human Nature’s 100% Natural Bamboo Body Scrub in Vanilla Paradise!

I’ve had this product ever since it first hit the shelves. I attend Human Nature Manila’s magalogue turnover most of the time and I think I got this September 8 of last year. Check out my haul post last September.

I know this review is late already, but I think it just gave me enough time to test the product.

 I haven’t tried their old body scrub but the HN Manila Team says this is better than the previous one.

Product Description

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and step into paradise in the comfort of your own home. Our 100% Natural Bamboo Body Scrub will give you the complete bath pampering experience so that you and your skin can get that much deserved TLC. It has bamboo scrubs and black rice to gently yet effectively exfoliate deep-seated dirt leaving your skin radiant, polished, and so much softer. Experience paradise in a bottle.

Look your best on the beach by getting a beautiful sun-kissed look. 100% Natural Bamboo Body Scrub helps prep your skin by exfoliating dead skin cells that get in the way of an even toned tan as you soak up the sun. Smooth away deep-seated dirt with the help of bamboo scrubs and black rice for radiant, polished and soft skin. Not only does it give you the ultimate pampering experience but it also leaves you looking beautifully bronzed this summer!

 As always, Human Nature provides the complete product label: ingradients, expiry date, address of the company, etc.

It’s great that this comes in a squeeze tube for hygienic purposes. This body scrub comes in 2 sizes: 50g for 129.75php and 200g for 349.75php.

This all natural body scrub boasts of black rice and bamboo scrubs that effectively exfoliates dead skin cells and deep-seated dirt without being harsh on the skin. It has a rich, thick and foamy consistency that spreads easily on the skin. I can really feel the granules work and clean what soaps/body washes tend to leave behind. It is advisable to exfoliate the skin once or twice a week but when you have this, I think you would want to use this more often!

I also love the scent of vanilla infused in this tube! It has this subtle vanilla scent that is not overpowering nor overwhelming. The scent lingers on the bathroom and on my skin! It is simply aromatic!

What I love most is that it leaves my skin lightly scented with baby soft, smooth feel, and a healthy, radiant glow. It doesn’t sting, itch,or  irritate any part of my body. (I usually get boils after I use salt scrubs so I stayed away from them!) Ever since I replaced my old salt scrub with this, boils didn’t appear at all!

I use this once a week or whenever I am stressed and want to pamper myself. On lazy days, I find it enough so I don’t slather on creams. But most often, after exfoliating, I use thick moisturizers or body butters to lock in moisture on my skin. Our skin absorbs better after exfoliation so I make sure to apply moisturizers.

Reasons why I love this:

(+) Pro- Philippines, Pro-poor, Pro-environment

(+) the labels have complete information on the product: ingredients, expiration date, etc.

(+) available online, in some stores/kiosks, thru dealers (like me! you can order this from me!) and in Human Nature branches

(+) affordable for 50g/129.75php and 200g/349.75php! 

(+) vanilla scent is so yummy

(+) doesn’t sting, itch, irritate and dry out my skin

(+) doesn’t leave any residue after rinsing

(+) makes skin feeling soft and smooth

(+) leaves skin with a healthy, radiant glow

(+) works best with lotions/moisturizers

What I wish: 

They will come up with a strawberry scent and green tea scent! 

Have you tried this one yet?

NUDE SKINCARE | CLEANSING OIL & TONING WATER

NUDE SKINCARE | CLEANSING OIL & TONING WATER

When it comes to skincare there's so many brands out there and so many choices that I'm often left overwhelmed by what to buy. There's also other things to factor in such as price, my skins needs, the reputation of the brand and their products (does it have good reviews from fellow bloggers, etc etc). With this being said, a little while ago I went on what you might refer to as a skin care 'rampage' and I decided to invest in some high-end products for my skin. I really believe good skin is the key to flawless makeup so its important to keep it in its best possible condition. Before I spent a good chunk of my hard  earned cash on products, I wanted to get some advice from someone who knows their skin care stuff which is when I asked the lovely Zoe fromZoenewlove if she could help out. She's an amazing makeup artist with a keen interest in skin care and after seeing her flawless face, I knew she was the girl to turn to. She recommended lots of products and went into great depth about each one and how they'd benefit my skin (thanks Zo!) and a couple of the products she recommended were from a brand called NUDE which I'd heard of before but never actually tried myself.

She described their cleansing oil as her absolute favourite and NUDE in general as one of the best skin care brands she's come across so I was pretty much sold from the get go. The only thing which put me off ever so slightly was the price tag as NUDE is a high-end brand. However, I looked past that and decided to order their perfect cleansing oil for face and eyes and their purify toning water. To be honest, the water was a bit of an impulse purchase but I like to have matching skincare if I'm going to start a new routine so I couldn't buy one without the other - is that really sad?

When my new cleanser and toning water arrived in the post, I was highly impressed with the sleek lilac packaging. I'm quite a visual person so I like my beauty products to look nice as well as do their job and this pair are so pretty. I was so excited to try them so I immediately slathered my face with them as soon as they arrived. I was most excited to try the oil cleanser as I'd never used an oil to cleanse with before and I liked the idea of massaging something directly onto my skin to melt my makeup. I have to say, I wasn't disappointed with the oil and its now become one of my all time favourite cleansers. When applied to dry skin it feels so luxurious and I thoroughly enjoy massaging this around my face until my makeup (including stubborn eye makeup) has completely melted away. I then add a splash of warm water to my face and the oil turns into a milky lotion - I don't know why I find this oil to lotion transformation so impressive, but I bloomin well do. I then wipe the cleanser away with a face cloth (pack of five from ebay - can't go wrong) and job's a good en! I also love how gentle it is on my skin - I'm a bit of a sensitive Sally so anything that's free of mineral oil, sulphates and general nasties (which this is) usually goes down well with me. It also smells lovely and when I've removed it with a cloth, my face doesn't feel remotely dry or tight like it can with more conventional 'foaming' cleansers. I genuniely love it and can't urge you to try it enough! Also, don't be put off if you have oily or combo skin. I originally thought oil would be a big no-no with my combination skin but I've since discovered its a great choice for us oily gals as it helps to balance everything out and hydrate the skin which funnily enough is normally what oily skin needs. Who'd have thought it?

Moving on to the purify toning water - this is a bit of a random one. Don't get me wrong, its absolutely lovely and refreshing on the skin and great to use as a pair with the cleanser but do I think its an essential? Definitely not. I do find it gives my skin some added radiance after use but other than that it doesn't do enough to justify its high price tag. I've used lots of other toners/waters (whatever you want to call them) that are much cheaper than this one and they have the same effects. One of my favourite cheaper alternatives is the Nourish Protect Cooling Toning Mist which is great to spritz on and refresh the skin after cleansing. The same applies to the Avene Eau Thermale Water Spray. (Link). So yeah, I'm a bit mixed on this one. A lovely products but it doesn't have the same 'must-have' status as the cleanser for me.

I've been using these NUDE products for a good few moths now as I like to give skincare a proper try before mentioning it on my blog and I'd definitely go as far as saying they're some of the most effective and luxurious skincare products I've ever tried. I'd love to try more from this brand including their serum and moisturiser but as they're quite pricey, I'll have to do a bit of saving up first. If you're looking to invest in some high quality skincare, I can't recommend NUDE enough.

P.S - Aren't my new flower lights super cute? I spotted them whilst browsing ebay recently and just had to have them. I've popped them along the sideboard in my living room and it looks so cosy as night time with them twinkling away but I also thought I'd experiment popping them in some blog photos and I quite like how its turned out. A few people asked where I got them from when I popped a photo on Instagram, so this is the seller here if you fancy grabbing some for yourself.

Have you ever tried NUDE products? Can you recommend any other gems I should try?

Yonka Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream*

Yonka Pamplemousse Vitalizing Cream*



Until recently Yonka wasn't a brand I was familiar with but I'm so glad blogging has introduced me to it as its amazing! My mum and I are both hooked. My favourite product from them has got to be their Pamplemousse Vitzalizing Cream (don't you just love the name?) - seriously, I'm so impressed by it. If you're after a lightweight moisturiser that sinks into the skin super fast whilst still providing lots of hydration, this is the one for you. It also smells fruity thanks to ingredients like Grapefruit, Lemon and Orange. I absolutely adore anything citrus scented so this gets a huge thumbs up from me! I also find it really perks up my skin and adds some much needed radiance to my face on these dark and grey winter mornings. Overall I'm absolutely in love with this product and if Yonka skincare is good enough for the likes of Beyonce and Victoria Beckham who both use it, its certainly good enough for me!