Review: Skinfood Let's Fresh Yogurt Cleansing Foam

*Updated with pH level from Skinfood. Information was given by /u/cookiemonster257 at the Asian Beauty subreddit. Thank you very much!*
Identifying Information Product name: Skinfood Let's Fresh Yogurt Cleansing Foam, 130mL Price: PhP 385.00 + shipping fee Description: "A fresh complexion! A rich, milky cleansing foam with the texture of yogurt to remove excessive sebum and keratin for a smoother complexion. Skin is left fresh and clean without a lingering tightness. Yogurt: This mineral and vitamin rich milk product has excellent hydrating properties and has been used as a natural cosmetic ingredient since ancient times." (Skinfood Official Website) 
Additional description from the Korea Department Store website: - Cleanser creates a lush foam, gently cleanses the skin and pores of excess sebum, prevents acne and comedones, maintains hydro-lipid barrier. - It gives the skin smoothness, improves the tone, retains the freshness of the skin - Milk proteins renew the epidermis and stimulate the growth of new cells, anti-inflammatory effect, lighten the skin, exfoliate dead skin cells, strengthen and moisturize dehydrated skin, eliminate the wrinkles, helping to increase the synthesis of collagen. - Yogurt extract nourishes and contributes to better regeneration of skin cells, retains moisture and gives the skin a healthy appearance. - Prevents the formation of acne and inflammatory (lesions?). Due to the natural acid content of yogurt, it is able to exfoliate, moisturize and gets antimicrobial properties, smooths wrinkles, restores the pH balance of the skin. 
WOW. Those were such bold claims posted on the Korea Department Store website! Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.kkochipida.com History: I've been using it twice daily for about 2 weeks (13 days to be exact) now.
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Review: Safeguard Derma Sense Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

Identifying Information Product name: Safeguard Derma Sense Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser, 50mL Price: PhP 119.00 50mL, PhP 199.00 100mL Description: "Safeguard Derma Sense gently cleanses sensitive skin, removing dirt, impurities and excess oil, while maintaining your skin's natural defense layer. Non-comedogenic. Suitable for Daily Use." Product Origin: Thailand Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Supercenter Pasig History: One weekend back in July, my family decided to have a "staycation" somewhere in Mandaluyong. I packed everything I needed except for a facial wash! My mom only had Cetaphil with her but because I'm not a fan of it, I headed down to 7-Eleven to look for a sachet of facial wash. Unfortunately, the 7-Eleven I went to didn't have any sachets available. What they did have was a small tube of Safeguard Derma Sense cleanser for acne prone skin so I got that. I tried it out for some time but when I started using my topical acne medication regularly, the salicylic acid in that facial cleanser started to sting my skin. Because of that I decided to give their sensitive skin cleanser a try. I've been using it for 3 weeks now.
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Review: Dove Beauty Moisture Creamy Lather Facial Wash

The product: Dove Beauty Moisture Creamy Lather Facial Wash Price: 395pesos Rating: 9/10 Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Supercenter Pasig (+):

• Lathers well
• Rinses off easily
• Cleanses skin thoroughly
• Not very drying on the skin
• Has a light, pleasant floral scent which doesn't trigger my allergic rhinitis
• Does not cause redness or itchiness
• Does not cause me to break out (may even actually be helping keep my skin clear)
• A small amount goes a long way!
• The pump works well. It is easy to press/push and the amount of product expressed from the pump is controllable. There is also a lock included which prevents accidental presses.

(-):

• Rather expensive for a drugstore brand facial wash
• Limited availability--I've only seen this in Watsons. It's not available in the supermarkets I've been to whereas other Dove facial washes are displayed there.
• It comes in a big bottle so it may not be travel-friendly as it will take a bigger space than other facial washes.

REVIEW: Pond's Activated Carbon Facial Wash

The product: Pond's Pure White Deep Cleansing Facial Foam with Activated Carbon

Price: Less than 100pesos for this 50g tube, may be around 75-95pesos. Sorry I'm not sure! Bought this more than 2 weeks ago if I'm not mistaken.

Rating: 10/10

Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Hypermarket Pasig

(+): Effective deep cleansing action, no red patches after usage, smell doesn't bother me (I find it actually nice), affordable, easily available.

(-): None for me, but others may find it drying.

I first saw this facial wash on one of its ads in the newspaper. Got me really curious because of its added ingredient which is Activated Carbon. You see, it reminded me of something I learned from nursing: activated charcoal (which is basically carbon) is used to adsorb toxins as in the case of poisoning so as to prevent GI absorption of the toxins. Anyway enough of the nerdy stuff. >.<. I also got attracted to the packaging--I like black very much.

So when I went to Watsons one day, I bought a sachet first. I was really impressed with this facial wash because I really felt the "deep cleansing" action it claims to do. I have very oily skin and when I use make up removers my face ends up even oilier but using this, I only have to wash once and my face feels very clean already. One notable thing I liked about it is I didn't have red patches on my skin after rinsing. When I use other facial cleansers my face ends up getting red--with wheals (the type of skin lesion mosquito bites are)--I'm guessing I get some type of hypersensitivity reaction which would typically subside after 10 minutes or so. But still such a hassle, really.

Oh yeah, the actual product has a gray to dark gray color which I find unique compared to most cleansers that are white. :P I'm glad that I found a Pond's product that works for me because their other facial cleansers give me intense red patches, i.e. Pond's Age Miracle and White Beauty facial wash.

I'm not a fan of mild facial cleansers because of my oily skin (so no Cetaphil for me, sorry). I want foaming cleansers which actually remove oil off of my face because that's when I feel that I've really cleaned my skin.

When I used up the whole sachet (which lasted for about a week) I bought another sachet to still give it a longer try. And as you can see from the image above, I already bought a tube! :) I noticed though that the product in the sachet is darker than the one in the tube, I don't know why but they work the same anyway.

If you want to try this product out, I suggest buying the sachet first. I love that Pond's sells their products in sachets--more handy for travel and cheaper for trial usage. :)

That's all. Take care and God bless!

♥ FIGI