Review: COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Identifying Information Product name: COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, 100mL Price: PhP 900.00 + shipping fee Description: ""BHA Blackhead Power Liquid gets rid of dead skin cell and blackhead within the pores and prevents oxidized sebum from turning into blackheads. BHA Blackhead Power Liquid has mixed a natural BHA ingredient, Betaine Salicylate, at 4%, and you can witness your skin get smoother and glossy as time goes by, as well as it light texture." Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.theskincarecurator.com History: I bought this product together with the COSRX A-Sol I reviewed more than 2 months ago. I have been using this for two months now. For the first month or so, I used it by itself since I stopped using adapalene + benzoyl peroxide. Now I am using it a few times a week in conjunction with some medications that my dermatologist has prescribed for me. 
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Review: COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol

Identifying Information Product name: COSRX Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol, 100mL Price: PhP 730.00 + shipping fee Description: "Uses good ingredients and self-assurance, for flawless skin" Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol is a skin-type solution product that solves the daunting problem of complex skin trouble with a combination of Propolis, AHA, natural BHA, and natural moisture-retention ingredients, as well as helping with control of sebum and clearing of dead skin cell. Natural BHA Skin Returning A-Sol contains little oil, helping with managing sebum and pores, to give the skin cleanliness with no shine or trouble. Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.theskincarecurator.com History: I've been using this twice daily since October 8, 2015.
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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: Biore Cleansing Oil

Identifying Information Product name: Biore Cleansing Oil, 150mL Price: PhP 299.00 Description: "This oil-based makeup remover from Japan has excellent cleansing ability that makes makeup removal so quick and easy. Suitable for medium to heavy makeup users. It effectively dissolves and removes stubborn makeup, even waterproof mascara, while lifting away dirt and impurities. Unlike typical oil makeup removers, it does not emulsify upon contact with water, thus maintaining its optimal cleansing performance at all times." 

• No greasy or sticky feeling on skin after use
• Gentle and mild on skin
• Refreshing fragrance

Product Origin: Japan Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Supercenter Pasig History: For more than 2 years now I've been using micellar water for makeup removal. I just soak a cotton pad with micellar water and wipe my makeup away. It was a quick and reliable process for me which was without any mess or oiliness. I also quite liked how I could sometimes skip rinsing or washing my face when I use micellar water. Now that I'm regularly using a topical acne medication, I found that my skin has become a bit more sensitive than usual so wiping it repeatedly with a cotton pad makes it irritated. Thus I began my search for an affordable but effective cleansing oil. A fellow Filipina in the AsianBeauty subreddit told me that the Biore Cleansing Oil only costs PhP 299.00. I thought it was extremely affordable for a cleansing oil so I decided to purchase it!I've been using this for more than 2 weeks now. :)
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Review: Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream

Identifying Information Product name: Nature Republic Super Aqua Max Combination Watery Cream, 80mL Price: PhP 665.00 (I purchased it for PhP 598.50 because I got 10% off thanks to my NR membership card) Description: "The Aqua Sherbet Network System protects skin from the external environment by forming a moisture film over skin. Hyaluronic acid, a plant-derived moisture factor, keeps skin moisturized by continuously maintaining moisture in combination skin for long hours." Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: Nature Republic, 4th floor, Atrium, SM Megamall History: When I went to Nature Republic and bought the Acai Berry essence and the Fresh Green Tea toner and emulsion, I got a few samples and one of which was a little sachet of this cream. I brought it with me during a trip to Tagaytay. During my stay there, it was so cold because it was raining about 90% of the time and the winds were so strong. I liked how this cream made my skin feel so I decided to purchase the whole tub! Samples are a good marketing strategy, you see. All the makeup shops I've been to in Korea were extremely generous in giving out samples. I hope the Korean cosmetic shops here in the Philippines follow suit and not just give GWPs (gifts with purchase) once you've spent at least PhP 500.00. :) 
I've been using this cream twice a day for over a month now and as I've stated in my instagram post, it's my current favorite!
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Review: Leaders Insolution AC-Dressing Skin Clinic Mask

Identifying Information Product name: Leaders Insolution AC-Dressing Skin Clinic Mask Price: PhP 148.00 (Got this during their Buy 1 Get 1 promo! :D) Description: "Mask relieves and soothes irritated and sensitive acne skin caused by excessive sebum and skin troubles." Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.beautymnl.com History: I got to know about the brand Leaders Insolution through the BeautyMNL website. I didn't know anything about the brand before that. Their sheet masks were being sold at a higher price than most sheet masks available locally so I got curious and googled about them. I saw tons of good reviews on their sheet masks so I put them on my wishlist. Upon waking up one fine day back in August, I received the usual daily e-mail from BeautyMNL and there they said that the Leaders Insolution masks were at a Buy 1 Get 1 promo! Ah, it was the perfect time to buy them so I did! :D

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Review: COSRX Acne Pimple Master Patch

Identifying Information Product name: COSRX Clinical Skin Care Acne Pimple Master Patch, 24 patches/pack Price: PhP 150.00 + shipping fee Description: "Protects wounded or troubled area from getting worse and maintains humidity of skin for faster recovery. It's a patch minimizing inflammation and caring damaged skins. Hydrocolloid type. Quasi-drugs." (Taken from COSRX official website) Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.theskincarecurator.com (not an affiliate link or anything) History: I got these patches more than a week ago and I've been using them since then. I had a few little pimples and 2 huge ones to test these patches on.
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Review: Holika Holika Waterdrop Tint Stick in 01 Waterdrop Cherry

Identifying Information Product name: Holika Holika Waterdrop Tint Stick in 01 Waterdrop Cherry Price: PhP 435.00 (I got it at 20% off so I only paid PhP 348.00) Description: Water-based formula provides melting application on lips with cool texture. Provides non-sticky, clear, vivid and bright color on lips. (Korea Department Store website) Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: SM Megamall Department Store History: I got this about two weeks ago. I dropped by the department store to go look at another brand's lip tint but it was out of stock so I went to Holika Holika and swatched some of their stuff on my hand. Lip products are my weakness so, yeah, I ended up getting this. :)) 
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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: Nature Republic Fresh Green Tea 70 Toner and Emulsion

Identifying Information Product name: Nature Republic Fresh Green Tea 70 Toner and Emulsion, 180mL/6.08 fl. oz.  Price: PhP 545.00 each Description: "Containing Boseong's fresh green tea leaves, the moisture-supplying toner/emulsion takes care of sensitive skin with its refreshing feel. The 7 Non-Added Formula System with the high green tea water content makes the Fresh Green Tea brand line feel more refreshing. The 7 Non-Added Formula System is free from paraben, talc, triethanolamine, animal-derived ingredients, mineral oil, benzophenone and artificial coloring." - "Contains Polynesia Blue Lagoon Water MD 101: The blue lagoon water, which is purified from the blue coral reef of Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean, is loaded with the minerals that provide an excellent moisturizing function. The water helps to strengthen the skin's moisture retention capability." - "Boseong's fresh green tea sprouts are concentrated with catechins and vitamin C, making the skin clear and healthy." (Taken from the Nature Republic official website: toner and emulsion)  Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: Nature Republic, Atrium, SM Megamall History: I purchased these during the 1st week of August 2015 and I've been using them regularly since then together with the Real Nature Acai Berry essence I reviewed here.
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Review: Nature Republic Real Nature Acai Berry Essence

Identifying Information Product name: Nature Republic Real Nature Acai Berry Essence, 50mL/1.69 fl. oz. Price: PhP 545.00 Description: "Whitening essence from nature"; Natural ingredients provide rich moisture and nourishment and prevent roughness and dryness of skin Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: Nature Republic, Atrium, SM Megamall History: I bought this during the first week of August 2015 and I've been using it daily since then.
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Review: Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover

Identifying Information Product name: Bifesta Eye Makeup Remover, 145mL Price: PhP 298.00 Description: 

• "For eye and lip; Cleanses powerfully yet remains moisturizing and gentle to skin; contains Vitamins B and E for added skincare."
• Gentle Water-Based Formula: Derived from skin toners that contain oil dissolving moisturizing agents. Oil contained in makeup is lifted quickly without tugging, and gives skin ample moisture while cleansing thoroughly.
• Highly Effective Emollient Oil Layer with Water Base: Dual effect of water and oil layer thoroughly removes even the most stubborn, waterproof mascaras; High cleansing power ensures that no rubbing or tugging is required to protect eyelashes and delicate skin around eyes.

Product Origin: Japan Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Supercenter Pasig (where I buy about 70% of what I own hohoho) History: I've had my first bottle for several months now. I can't even remember exactly when I bought it. :))
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Left: My first bottle, Right: the back-up!

Review: 3W Clinic Natural Make-up Powder in 21 Light Beige and 23 Natural Beige

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Product name: 3W Clinic Professional Natural Make-up Powder in 21 Light Beige and 23 Natural Beige, 30g Price: PhP 265.00 + shipping fee Description: "Mixed with transparent white powder and fine porous silica multi coating powder. Excellent blooming effect without shine creates bright complexion. Silky touch remains moisturizing feeling without flakes for hours." (from Korea Department Store) Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.kkochipida.com History: I got this during the first week of June 2015 and I've been using it regularly as a setting powder since then. In all of the selfies/selcas I've posted on my blog since July 2015 with make-up on, I have this powder on my face. :)
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Review: Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB in 02 Aqua Neutral

Identifying Information Product name: Holika Holika Aqua Petit Jelly BB SPF 20 PA++ in 02 Aqua Neutral, 40mL Price: PhP 625.00 + shipping fee; in Holika Holika shops this retails for PhP 755.00 Description: "Jelly BB makes moist and bouncy jelly skin. Has jelly texture that helps spread evenly and creates fully hydrated and shiny skin. It is also perfect for covering up facial blemishes. Mint water hydrates facial skin, and marine jelly complex makes soft and bouncy skin." Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.kkochipida.com History: I've had this for about a month now and I've been using it regularly since I got it. Prior to ordering this I read a lot of reviews as usual so I was pretty excited when it arrived! 
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Review: Peripera Peri's Tint Marker in Orange Stain and Pink Stain

Identifying Information Product name: Peripera Peri's Tint Marker in No. 2 Orange Stain and No. 3 Pink Stain, 4mL Price: PhP 295.00 + shipping fee Description: "Fresh absorption for bright looking lips. Long lasting waterproof type. Hot, vivid color." (taken from Korea Department Store) Photo from Peripera Malaysia Facebook page:

Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: www.kkochipida.com - My favorite online make-up shop!!! History: I saw this lip tint on several Instagram posts by online shops and I got curious about it because it looked so pigmented. I own a tint marker from The Face Shop but I don't like it that much so when I saw that Kkochipida had this Peripera one in stock for a really affordable price, I did not hesitate to order! Other shops sell these tint markers for about 400-700pesos each. O__O I've had these two tint markers for almost 2 weeks now. 
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Review: 3M Nexcare Skin Care Acne Patch

***Discussion part is long because I added some studies and articles to it to make it more substanstial. There are also some pictures with exudates on the acne patch that may make you feel uncomfortable.***

Identifying Information Product name: 3M Nexcare Skin Care Acne Patch Ladies Price: PhP 145.00 Description: Water-based material that acts like a sponge to absorb the oily secretion, fluid or pus; Act as a barrier over the acne to reduce hand contact and infection; Waterproof yet breathable to improve healing Product Origin: Singapore (?); It doesn't specifically indicate on the packaging where this was manufactured; however, the address of 3M in Singapore was on the box so I assume that it was made there. I will provide the exact information once I find it.^^ Where I bought it: Mercury Drug; So far I've only seen these patches in 4 branches: > Mandaluyong City EDSA Central Pavilion > Pasig City Meralco Commercial Strip (beside The Medical City) > Makati City Comembo branch > Pasig City Frontera Verde Fun Ranch History: I discovered acne patches during my first trip to Korea in 2011. My friends and I saw many girls with a circular sticker or two on their faces and we later learned that those were patches designed to deliver anti-acne ingredients such as salicylic acid and tea tree oil to hasten the pimple's healing process. Those medicated acne patches were very thin, transparent and made of plastic. The acne patches I'm reviewing today are made of a different material. I will elaborate on that in the discussion part below. I stumbled upon these ones from 3M Nexcare a few years ago while buying some medical supplies from the Mercury Drug branch beside The Medical City. I had no idea if it would work on my pimples or not and it was more of an impulsive buy but I am so glad that I bought them! 
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Review: Missha The Style Beautiful Tint in Moisture Red

Identifying Information Product name: Missha The Style Beautiful Tint in Moisture Red  Price: PhP 599.00 Description: "Give your lips both moisture and color with this Beautiful Tint Gloss. The soft brush tip makes it easy to apply. The ingredient, Xylitol, gives your lips a cool and refreshing feeling. Choose from different colors to express your look of the day, whether that may be lovely, casual, or elegant." (taken from Missha US website) Product Origin: Korea Where I bought it: Missha, SM Center Pasig (Formerly known as SM Supercenter Pasig; I usually just call it SM Hypermarket though. Guess I was calling it wrong the whole time hahaha. >.<) History: This Missha lip tint was one of the lip products included in the video of Meejmuse (Jen Kim) entitled Must-Have Holy Grail Korean Products. I wanted to link the video here but unfortunately it was taken down by YouTube for reasons I don't really know. Jen reuploaded the video so here it is. I passed by Missha during one of my regular trips to SM Center with my boyfriend to check if they had it and they did so I immediately bought it. Aaahh, watching YouTube videos and reading blog reviews make me want a lot of makeup products! Anyway, I've had this for several months now and though I don't use it regularly (because I have numerous lip products waaahh), I do like it! 
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Review: Hurraw Lip Balms in Chai Spice and Mint

Identifying Information Product name: Hurraw! Chai Spice Lip Balm and Mint Lip Balm, 0.15oz/4.3g Price: PhP 280.00 Description: (taken from their website) "Hurraw! Balm started out of pure intent; a personal obsession to create the perfect balm: all natural, vegan, made from premium raw, organic and fair trade ingredients, complete with a bunch of natural and fun flavor options! It also had to meet some tough criteria... Criteria: Super smooth, not draggy, not sticky, not sweet, not too glossy, not too smelly, never grainy, long lasting; plus, it had to hold up to being in a back jeans pocket all day without melting! It took us several obsessed years to formulate Hurraw! Balm and put it through all the rigors. We love it, use it, and hope you do too."
Taken from the official website of Hurraw:
Chai Spice: "Nothing compares to the spicy-magical-garam-masala-ness of chai tea!  It’s been a favorite since we first experienced it out of a huge cast iron cauldron in Arizona circa 1992! Chai done right! Now we get our chai on all day long with our chai spice lip balm! It's not quite like a milky coffee shop chai latte… but the real deal; a real blend of black pepper, cinnamon, clove, anise, and vanilla. Spicy divinity!"
Mint: "The awesome tingle and crisp. The icy scent of our mint lip balm reminds us of those old peppermint patty commercials :) We get our organic peppermint oil from Oregon's Willamette Valley. It's the best mint we've found and oh so unique! A long lasting minty treat for your lips!" Product Origin: USA Where I bought it: Purchased online from www.beautymnl.com History: I purchased these two balms some time in June 2015 and I have been using them daily since then. The first one I tried was the Chai Spice variant because I love Chai flavored stuff like teas/lattes. Last week I opened the Mint one because my curiosity got the best of me. I initially wanted to save it until I'm done with the Chai Spice one or my other lip balms (I have several lip balms waiting to be used up >.<) but gaaah, I gave in to the temptation of opening it. Well, at least I can talk about it here in my blog now. 
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Review: Leivy Naturally Double Moisturising Shower Cream and Ivy Naturale Brightening Shower Cream

*Updated 9/10/2015 to include additional prices* Identifying Information Product name: Leivy Naturally Double Moisturising Shower Cream and Ivy Naturale Brightening Shower Cream;  *From what I've seen online, Leivy and Ivy seem to be different lines of shower cream by the same manufacturer. Websites still display both lines so I suppose that they both still exist and one is not a replacement of the other. Ivy has a variant with goat's milk too and Leivy has one with papaya and licorice. Price: Leivy Naturally Double Moisturising Shower Cream 250mL - PhP 99.00 [500mL bottle - PhP 170.00 and 450mL refill - PhP 150.00] Ivy Naturale Brightening Shower Cream 1L - PhP 199.00 (I got it on sale for PhP 169.00) Description:  Leivy Naturally Double Moisturising Shower Cream

• with purified goat's milk and milk protein
• lightens skin tone
• double moisturising for very dry skin
• From the Ivy website:
• Ideal for very dry skin.
• Mild and gentle formulation with double moisturising effect to restore and retain moisture to body.
• Rich with vitamin A, B and E, protein, minerals and fatty acids.
• Also contains sodium caseinate and lactic acid.

Ivy Naturale Brightening Shower Cream

• with papaya extract, licorice extract, Nanowhite and Moist 24
• 24 hour moisturising
• smoothing and brightening
• for fairer and softer skin
• Copied word for word from the description at the back of the bottle:
• "Papaya has always been known to clean the skin and act as a natural and gentle peeling agent, thus making the skin smoother and softer."
• "A gentle shower cream formulated with Papaya Extract and Licorice Extract that leave skin visible refreshed, with a radiant glow. Papain--the enzyme that promote elimination of dead skin cells. Licorice Extract is plant substance with proven skin brightening functions."
• "Nanowhite is a combination of brightening and anti-oxidant ingredients. Nanowhite contains Arbutin from bearberry leaves that brightens skin tone and helps against pigmentation disorder. Nanowhite also contains glutathione, which is a strong anti-oxidant to protect your skin from harsh environment. Its vitamin that anti-oxidant, anti-aging and brightening proterties as well."

Product Origin: Malaysia Where I bought it: Watsons, SM Supercenter Pasig *I went to SM Supercenter/Hypermarket Pasig earlier and I saw the Leivy shower creams on display. They were in a different packaging compared to the one I have and they were more expensive too. If I remember correctly, they were priced at PhP 239.00 (or was it PhP 289.00? Hmm.) for the 1L bottles. The different kinds I saw were the Simply Nourishing Shower Cream with Royal Jelly and Honey; Double Moisturising, Brightening and Firming Shower Cream Enriched with Goat's Milk, Papaya and Licorice; and the Brightening Shower Cream with Papaya Enzyme and Licorice Extract. These products are locally distributed by a company named Genson Distribution, Inc. For more information on the products, visit their website. History: I bought the Leivy goat's milk shower cream back in February 2015 and I purchased the Ivy papaya shower cream last month, June 2015.
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Review: Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control

Identifying Information Product name: Laneige BB Cushion Pore Control in No. 21 Natural Beige, 15g Price: PhP 1,950.00  Description: "New concept Cushion BB for Pore Control + Pore Coverage + Semi-matt Finish + Water resistant + Long lasting + Sunscreen + Cooling Effect" Here's a photo containing the description, claims, shades and instructions for use of this BB cushion. I'm placing it here since it's a lot easier to read/look at. ;)
Photo taken from the Laneige Malaysia website:

Product Origin: South Korea Where I bought it: Laneige, SM Megamall History: I purchased this for my birthday last November 2014. I have since finished up the original BB cushion in the case and I've put in the refill. I believe there's roughly about 30-40% left in it at present.