PeterThomas Roth Cucumber Exterme De-Tox Hydrator Gel Mask Review

 

When I started using skincare tools like Bear by FOREO, I have been looking for a "smoothening" hydrator or agent to help me "seal in moisture" after serum, toner, essence application.

I've been in love with Peter Thomas Roth's Hydra-Gel Patches so I've decided to try their Hydrator Gel Mask.  I tried searching online for reviews before I invest on this but I found not much information about this product.  

So if you are hoping to read something about this product before you take the plunge, I hope I can help you out!

Peter Thomas Roth says ---

This ultra-gentle gel helps soothe, hydrate and de-tox™ the look of skin with botanical extracts of Cucumber, Papaya, Chamomile, Pineapple, Sugar Maple, Sugarcane, Orange, Lemon, Bilberry and Aloe Vera. Excellent for helping to calm and soothe skin’s appearance skin after sun exposure, peels, waxing, facials and extractions.

AMW says ---

• With key ingredients cucumber extract, papaya extract and chamomile extract, this helps soothe, hydrate and keep skin moisturized all day long.
• Works even for sensitive skin.  No allergic reactions even without 24H test.
• Has cooking effect upon application.
• Skin glows immediately after use.
• When you read instructions, it was suggested to apply and leave for 10 minutes before washing the product off.  I prefer to leave it and gently massage until product gets absorbed into skin!  No wastage and skin is more hydrated than ever!
• Store in the fridge if you want a cooling mask.  This works to help depuff skin.
• Do not apply under the eye area, use a specific eye product for that or the Cucumber De-Tox Gel Patch.
• Best used 2-3 x a week.  My skin is normal now instead of dry/normal.
• Has a light gentle scent that is relaxing.

Overall, I am very happy with this product.  Instead of investing on face mask sheets, if you have very dry or dehydrated skin, this is another product to look for, it works better than all the mask sheets I've tried.  

Peter Thomas Roth is available locally at Lazada.

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NEW! Clinique Moisture Surge 100HR Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

 

Clinique Moisture Surge is dear to me…. I’ve finished a them in a flash since 2008 

For a product that helped my dry skin, this product became a staple for me no matter how much skincare products I’ve tried and tested.  I personally LOVE to use this as a “mask”, a mask I apply thickly on a weekly bases on top of my moisturized skin before I sleep!  

This is also my choice of moisturizer on summer days because of its’ lightweight texture and easily gets absorbed into skin properies.

And the Hydrator I love had another makeover this 2021 —- from 72HR to 100HR!  And the best part, they finally advertised this as an overall hydrator - can be used on skin, hair and nails!  FINALLY SOMEONE SAID IT!  I have been using this to treat my dry heels and cuticles for a looong time!

So I am currently using this upgraded version!  TBH, there’s ONLY a slight difference but for a super long time user like myself, I can see how much more lightweight this moisturizer is, more watery and gets absorbed into skin better than the original - I can’t believe there’s such tiny difference but there is!

Clinique is available in Official Flagship Store in Lazada.  

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Innisfree Jeju Cherry Blossom Tone-Up Cream Review

What are Tone Up Creams?

Ask me right now because I'm definitely answering #lol

As opposed to moisturizers being well...ahm..moisturizers?  (Great job Nikki!)  Okay, seriously speaking, moisturizers are used to "hydrate" your skin.  So is a tone-up cream similar to the moisturizers we know?

Maybe...if a Tone-Up cream includes hydrating ingredients.  To set the record straight, Tone Up Cream works by brightening and evening out your skin tone.  That said, they usually contain brightening ingredients such as fruit extracts (as seen in this product from Innisfree!)

When do you apply such product?  Usually at the last part of your skincare - if you have dry skin like I do, you may want to finish up with your favorite moisturizer then use the Tone-Up Cream as a pre-makeup routine.

In layman's term, Tone-Up cream is what I call "correctors" for the face!  This helps even out your skin and create brighter looking complexion especially for those with sallow skin.

Innisfree came up with their own Tone-Up Cream last year and I was able to test this out a couple of times before I write a decent review.

Priced at Php1,250.00 locally, this is under the Jeju Cherry Blossom line and what I like about this cream is the added moisturizing properties!  The product comes in a tub like on photo and it has an almost gel like texture which is perfect for our weather.

To some who like the more natural effect of "whiter looking skin", Tone-Up Cream from Innisfree is the way to go because it gives instant brightening effect immediately or on first use.  I like to apply all over my skin evenly using my clean fingers and massage through with a patting motion after.

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Carrot Wash and Carrot Cream!

I can't stop thinking about a fresh carrot vegetable whenever I use the newest skincare line from The Body Shop!

If you are like me who loves roaming around a Beauty Store, you've probably noticed that the Carrot line from The Body Shop has been around years ago!  I vaguely remember seeing them on shelves then POOFED they went!

I guess they are now back and better!  I mean brands who discontinue something and return something means ---

• People loved it and missed it so much they requested for the brand to bring it back.
• They wanted to do some changes and obviously, the change must be good!

Either way, I love it that I was able to try out this product.

The Body Shop Carrot Wash

Energising Face Cleanser

Enriched with organic carrots that are too beautifully crooked to sell to the food industry, this vegan treat leaves skin feeling cleansed, smoother, energised and purified from daily urban grime.

This Carrot Facial Wash is quite straightforward, you just squeeze out a tiny amount and lather up and massage gently on your face!

Cloud Cosmetics Milky Way Face Cream Illuminating Moisturizer Review

I've talked about having glowing skin as my major "peg" for the year 2019 and for the coming years.

It really goes with age, I wear lesser and lesser makeup as I grow older and can even go out without eyeliner!  (SHOCKER RIGHT?)  

But don't worry, I am still your resident AMW trying out various products when new products are here!  I mean, I always have this fascination for makeup and skincare products so this woman ain't retiring anytime soon!

Now back to the topic.   

I've had this Cloud Cosmetics Milky Way Face Cream Illuminating Moisturizer for months!  I've done an initial thoughts on #AMWIGStories and a lot of you requested for an in depth review.  I wanted to do it as quickly as possible but because I have been busy with other skincare products, it took a bit of time but I'm finally ready!

Cloud Cosmetics Milky Way Face Cream

 Illuminating Moisturizer

Php399.00 for 30ml

Available HERE

A LIGHTWEIGHT FACIAL CREAM FORMULATED WITH HYDRATING HYALURONIC ACID, SOOTHING FRESH ALOE VERA JUICE, GLOW POWDERS AND IRIDESCENT MINERAL GLIMMERS (LIGHT-REFLECTING MINERALS) FOR A RADIANT, SUPPLE, FRESH SKIN. INSPIRED BY THE SPARKLING WHITE MILKY WAY GALAXY, FRESH ICE-COLD GLASS OF WATER, 8 HOURS SLEEP, AND THE GLEAMING SUNLIGHT ON SEA WATER. WITH CAPTIVATING SCENT FROM RIPENED FRUITS AND FRIENDLY CARNIVOROUS PLANTS IN A TROPICAL ISLAND—SWEET, EXOTIC, PURE… ☺︎

Special Edition Totally Tangled Ginger

I got totally tangled by The Body Shop's Special Edition Ginger Shower Gel and Body Yogurt.

Taking a shower feels much more relaxing and fun - for a busy mom like me!

This special edition Ginger products has a right "zingy" fragrance that felt a bit weird (for me) on first sniff but upon using them constantly, I am actually looking forward to it!  

The Shower Gel, like any other shower gels from The Body Shop lathers up pretty quickly which I like and I like to use it with my favorite loofah and do a circular massaging motion.  The product is enriched with ginger root extract from India and Community Trade organic cane sugar from Paraguay.

And ONLY The Body Shop body yogurt gets into my shower.  It is the ONLY product I apply IMMEDIATELY after shower. 

This is a lightweight gel-cream that gets absorbed into skin instantly with a nice cool sensation.  I love it that I sleep with good skin and wake up with the same sensation!  The Body yogurt provides moisture for up to 48 hours and I believe them!

Do you like ginger scented body products?

Would you give this a sniff?

For more information, visit www.thebodyshop.com.ph.  Like them on Facebook and Follow them onInstagram.

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Human Nature Radiant Grace Night Cream Review

If there's one local brand that I really trust, trust enough to even use their baby products line for Kyle, that's Human Nature!

Human Nature has been around for quite some time and you've seen them getting into big supermarkets, beauty sections and even drugstores!  It was a pure pleasure for me to see them grow to a baby line (hello Toothpaste, Shampoo etc... that I constantly use for my son!)  and now, they ventured into Anti-Aging department.  

Human Nature has a new Night Cream called Radiant Grace (Php995.00) and it is 100% natural.

A night cream that provides intense moisturization and anti-aging protection.

Minimizes the appearance of fine lines; improves skin firmness and radiance; repairs sun damage and brightens skin with Vitamin C; protects from photo-aging with Vitamin E; moisturizes with with anti-aging Olive leaf extracts and hydrating jojoba oil; 100% of users reported improvement in skin texture.

A Perfect Summer Moisturizer...

or all-year round!
Once I tried the Fancy Handy Ocean Glow Body Cream Colloidal Gold, I find myself using body moisturizer more often!  Why?  It is refreshing, has a cooling and nice sensation, does not feel sticky even on hot, humid days - and best of all?  My skin looks glowing!  (proof after the jump!)

Ocean Glow Body Cream Colloidal Gold by Fancy Handy

Php595.00

 (on sale today at Beauty Bar website priced at Php446.25)

Stimulates the cellular renovation and improves the elasticity of the tissues enhancing the production of collagen and elastin.

I did a quick unboxing and initial thoughts on #AMWIGStories previously and I find the "gold" beads to be the unique feature of this body cream.  As much as the name states body cream, I always call this my body gel because that's how it feels - a GEL!  

Initial Thoughts on: Happy Skin Beauty

Effortless skincare, Happier Skin in 3 Steps.

That's the Happy Skin Beauty tagline and I liked it!  I know we as moms prioritize our family, but we also need to take care of ourselves so I like that there are simple products that targets specific skin issues!  You don't have to guess what needs to be done as everything is straightforward.  

Happy Skin created Happy Skin Beauty with 2 lines --- the Oil Control Series and Anti-Aging Series.  

What if you're in between?  What if you have normal skin?  Go for Anti-Aging line because it pays to start early in taking care of your skin!

"Unlike other anti-aging products in the market, Happy Skin Beauty's Anti-Aging Series offers rich hydration and skin renewal - all without the heaviness. It's made for normal, dry, and combination skin, and is perfectly compatible with makeup."

Hydrating Facial Wash

Php599.00

Cleansing is the first step to healthier skin. This Happy Skin Beauty Hydrating Facial Wash gently but deeply cleans the pores without stripping the skin of moisture. It reveals fresh and clean skin while making it smooth and supple keeping it at a healthy pH level.

I personally enjoyed using this for the lightweight texture.  In one tiny pea-size squeeze, it lathers up pretty well and goes smoothly on skin!  It felt like a cream-gel and it smells really good!  It has a subtle scent that relaxes me as I massage my troubles (a.k.a. makeup away!)

This can actually help remove certain makeup but for waterproof makeup, you need a separate makeup remover for that!  I like how my skin does not feel tight after wash and hey, no allergic reactions!  #ThankYouLord

Nuxe First Wrinkles Smoothing Eye Contour Cream and Wrinkles Smoothing Cream Review

I am a self-confessed "turtle" when it comes to skincare products review.  I admit, I take too long of a time to review them because of so many reasons!  But the main ones are ---

• My skin is sensitive, I just can't switch from one skincare products to another.
• I felt bad not using up the current skincare products I'm using.
• The current skincare products work so well on me I just don't have the heart to switch.

Anyone of you feels the same?

Well, until I got 2 products from the Creme Nirvanesque Range called the Nuxe 1st Wrinkles Smoothing Cream and Eye Contour Cream.  It must be the simple and straightforward packaging plus easy-to-read ingredients list that made me go: "Why not give it a shot?"

I'm glad I did because these 2 age-defying products are also perfect as make up base!  I tote these 2 along with me inside my KIT for clients to use too!

Both products are for wrinkle-care!  So it's not too early or late to start using anti-aging products girls!

As we all know, the cause of wrinkles are stress, dehydration and lack of sleep.  There could be some other contributing factors like genetics (I won't get into details on that) but for me, as a mom-always-on-the-go, it is all the top 3 reasons mentioned above that is starting to make me look like my age!  (Oh no talaga! I can see some lines na! Boo hoo!)

AMW Reviews: iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita

 
Happy Thursday AMW Friends!
Do you still remembering seeing the brand iWhite Korea at Watsons?  I remember their nose strips and whitening creams!  I've been seeing them a lot years ago but it was just recently I've realized something has changed!  The packaging!  

The new iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita looks more chic in a bluish silver packaging!  And I can't help but test this out just because it says: "Deeply hydrates with water-based formula".  Who can say NO to water-based formula in this crazy humid weather?

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita comes in a squeeze-type tube.

iWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita says ---

Laneige Water Sleeping Pack EX Review

When I visited Korea last year, I remembered seeing a Laneige counter inside a posh-looking department store.  I gave it a skip as I've always thought the prices are way above the roof!  My blogger sister in Malaysia Xin emailed me on my last day in Korea asking me about Laneige prices in Korea and I nearly dashed out of the hotel room to check these out as she told me Laneige Products are good!

I event went around the Duty Free Shops looking for Laneige products but to my dismay, I went home empty handed (not really!) "Laneige" Empty-handed!

Everyone should know, if I need to tell the world a girl crush of mine, it will be and will always be Song Hye Kyo!

Adding the fact that Laneige uses my "girl" crush, I've read raves after raves from fellow beauty bloggers outside the country!