iWhite Korea BB Holic BB Cream Review

Product Definition:

"IWhite korea BB Holic is a multi-tasking BB cram that provides several makeup and skin care benefits. It is perfect for everyday use as it is infused with over ten plant extracts to ensure that your skin is take care of while looking refreshingly beautiful."

BB Cream in Beige

PRICE:

I got this at watsons for 24.50 pesos. This contains 4ml of product.  This is probably one of the cheapest BB creams you can purchase. It is also a good sample size and one sachet can last up to 4-8 uses depending on how much you use it.

PACKAGING:

This comes in a cute sachet that is divided into two(One black and One White). Both the black side and the white side has the same product and same formula. The division makes it much easier to store and you can use one side at a time.

FORMULA:

• The BB Cream is in a cream form from the sachet but turns into water like consistency when blending. 
• It is very easy to blend
• Scented. Smells like perfume
• Lightweight. feels just like skin. It is not hot nor heavy.
• Dewy finish. 
• A little sticky. Setting it with powder solves this problem.
• Only has two shades. light and beige. Both are wearable 
• It has light and buildable coverage. Enough to cover veins on my face and minor redness but does not fully cover dark pimple marks and acne.
• Oxidizes. The color turned darker after a few hours

Light (Left) VS Beige (Right)

Light (Left) VS Beige (Right)

There a slight difference when you swatch the two shades side by side. The beige looks a bit darker and has a pink undertone while the light shade looks lighter and has a yellow undertone.

Photo with Flash
Applied light on one side and beige on the other side

I actually forgot which side has the beige and which side has light. hahaha Both shades look similar when blended on the face. So, regardless of which shade you choose, it will have the same effect. I was actually surprised that they look this similar because the swatches showed a big difference in the shade.

Photo with Flash
BB Cream set with powder

This is what the BB Cream looks like when set with powder. It gives very little cast because it has SPF 10. But, I don't think it is that noticeable.

PERFORMANCE:

It doesn't say anything about oil control but It kind of controlled my oil. Usually, during the 4 hour mark I oil up a lot but, with this BB cream, There is very little oil.

On the six hour mark, the BB cream is still there.

On the eight hour mark, the BB cream is gone

Used the BB Cream as a concealer for my veins
It has light coverage.
It covered my veins pretty well.

It can also cover the redness around my nose 

LONGEVITY:

Photo under artificial light

This BB cream lasted the whole day on me. Up to 8 hours. It did oxidize and made my skin look darker at the end of the day.

FINAL VERDICT:

For people with very little skin concerns, this is a good everyday BB cream considering the price, the performance, and the skin benefits. People needing a little bit more coverage, this product may not be for you.

Overall I rate this 4 out of 5.

Benefit Benetint Review

Product Description:

"Our original rose-tinted stain is kiss-proof, see-through color for lips & cheeks that lasts for hours. Originally created for an exotic dancer in the 1970s, Benetint has soared to cult fave status. It's loved by celebs, makeup artists, and gals around the world."

PACKAGING:

I got the sample/travel size. I like all of their product line. It is very cute especially their travel sizes. This lip and cheek stain comes in a plastic bottle with a brush applicator.

FORMULA:

Benetint only has one shade which is this red shade. As a blush, it may not suit everyone because red may not compliment all skin tones. As a lip stain, anyone who wants a reddish tint to their lips may use this.

Dab a little amount first on the cheeks and build the color up because it is very pigmented. I find that blending it with fingers is the best way to blend it but, you do get stained fingers after.

It comes in a liquid form. It is very blendable. It also has a mild rose taste and smell.  

PERFORMANCE:

It is very easy to use. I just make three dots on my cheeks and blend it out using my fingers. It is super pigmented so be careful when applying this.

Three dots. . . Well, not actually dots. 

Then I blend it out using my fingers
Blended well and gives a red flush.

As a lip stain, it did not give me a very pigmented color. It gave me a sheer color which is shocking because, the color payoff on the cheeks was very good. For some reason, it won't stain my upper lip. I've tried applying the product multiple times but it would only stain my lower lip.

Benetint used as a lipstain

Photo with flash.
Lip and Cheek stain.

This red shade is not compatible with light skin tones. It looks very red and unnatural when you apply too much.

LONGEVITY:

It lasts all day. No touch ups needed. 

FINAL VERDICT:

This is a good long lasting blush. It gives a very subtle color that is buildable to a very dark color. Use it sparsely for a natural flush or build it up for a heavier finish. This is a very reddish color so it may not suit light skin tones if applied too much.

As a lip tint, it gives very little color. There are other lip tints more pigmented than this.

Overall I rate this 4 out of 5

How To: Thick Straight Eyebrows

This is my version of straight eyebrows. I used a very natural color closest to my eyebrow hair for a natural look.

STEP 1:

Choose an eyebrow pencil or an eyeshadow that is the same color as the hairs of your brows.
The pencil should be dry and not waxy to ensure a more natural brow rather than a sharp line. Here, I used my Fashion 21 Auto Eyebrow Pen in Grayish Brown  because this gives a very natural look.

STEP 2:

Brush hairs neatly with a spoolie to see your natural eyebrow shape.

STEP 3:

Instead of going along the arch, draw a straight horizontal line connecting the end of your tail to the middle section of the brows. 

STEP 4:

 Fill in the gaps and the eyebrows. Because I've used a patchy pencil, the eyebrows looks mare natural and the patches of products mimics hairs.

STEP 5:

 Brush with a spoolie to blend the product for a more natural look.

STEP 6:

Finish off with a clear eyebrow gel brushing the middle and front part upwards and brushing the tail a bit downwards to cover the product below the brows.

STEP 7:

Finished!

Straight brows (left) VS Arched brows (right)

This is what the Straight brows look on one of my eyebrows.

IWhite Korea Aqua Moisturizer Whitening Vita Review

Product description

"IWhite Whitening Vita Aqua Moisturizer is a unique water-based moisturizer that deeply hydrates your skin with its natural and non-greasy formula. It leaves a cool, oil-free, and refreshing feeling on your skin after application."

PRICE:

This costs 20 pesos and is widely available at grocery stores, Watsons, and Supermarkets. It has 6 ml of product.

PACKAGING:

Back side

This comes in a cute sachet. But if you are looking for something more travel friendly you can go with their bigger version. Their bigger version is in a tube form. 

FORMULA:

Blue gel like form

Turns into water when blended

• This comes in a blue, gel-like form that turns into water when spreading it onto the face. 
• Light- no heavy and sticky feeling.
• Non-greasy- water-based formula makes it non-greasy.
• Moisturizing- moisturizes the skin well without the sticky feeling.
• Feels cool on the face.
• Lightly Scented. Not bothering. The scent disappears after spreading.
• Mild. Did not Break me out.
• No indicated SPF

PERFORMANCE:

Note: A bit of lighting difference.
Before, skin looks a bit dull.
After applying, skin looks hydrated and a bit healthier.

FINAL VERDICT:

I love how this moisturizes my face without the annoying sticky feeling. It is perfect for everyday use especially for people with oily skin because it does not add to the stickiness of the face. Only down side, is that it has no Sun protection factor.

 I would definitely recommend this for teens or those who want a light moisturizer especially here in the Philippines where it is super hot.

Overall I rate this 4.5 out of  5

San-San HD Concealer Review

This is a review of San San HD Concealer. 

For this product, you have to twist multiple times to get the product out from the tube upon initial use. (took me like 20-30 twists -.-) After that,, you have to twist it carefully and slowly every time you use it (5 clicks at a time) otherwise, product would just come gushing out of the pen. That happened to me before and wasted some of the concealer.

PRICE:

I bought this at HBC for Php105. It is super affordable for an HD Concealer.

PACKAGING AND FORMULA:

It is pen-type with a brush applicator on one end and a part where you twist to get the product out on the other end. 

The consistency is creamy. I would usually blend it using my fingers. It has a medium to heavy coverage which is great for concealing. It has a matte finish but i still set it with powder so that it stays in place.

PERFORMANCE:

Photo under artificial light
Used concealer only. No powder

I applied one layer of this concealer under my eyes. As you can see, it did a great job at covering my dark under eye circles. It glides on smoothly and there is no creasing and caking. 

Photo with head tilted downwards.

I also took a before and after photo using the product with my head tilted downwards because the dark circles are more visible when the head is tilted downwards. This did a great job covering my under eye circles. 

It also covered the redness around my nose well but it emphasized my whiteheads on my nose.

It can cover the redness well.

For covering pimples, I find that it cakes up when you put it on top.

The concealer has medium to full coverage. It can really cover my dark undereye circles. It can conceal the redness around my nose but, it tends to get cakey around that area. 

It covered my pimple  well but if you look really really close, you can see it cake up

LONGEVITY:

My undereye concealer lasts up to 12 hours and more. No caking when set properly. (thumbs up!)

When using it around my nose and cheek, this will lasts up to four hours. During that time, my nose will start to excrete oils then, it will start to cake up and dissolve.

FINAL VERDICT:

I love this product as an under eye concealer mainly because it lasts all day and the coverage is awesome. It did settle into my fine lines but, if i set it with powder properly, it will stay put throughout the day. 
I am not so crazy about using this around the nose because it gets cakey and using this usually fades after a few hours on my blemish. Maybe the reason for the concealer lasting better on my under eyes is because that specific area is dry. (I have Combination skin) My nose and cheek area is oily so maybe the oil dissolved/ moved the product around after a few hours.

Nonetheless, i suggest you give it  a try to see how this works on you. besides, the price is a very affordable considering that it is an HD product.

I rate this 3.5 out of 5

Omni White Lotion Review

Product Description

"Omni White Lotion is a new innovation that comes from the name of the product itself. 'Omni' is a Latin prefix meaning 'All'. Our product is a combination of highly effective skin whitening actives which are Oxidized Glutathione, Licorice, and Alpha-Arbutin"

PRICE:

Back contains product information and ingredients.

This costs 588 pesos. Super Pricey for a 200 ml lotion. 

PACKAGING:

This comes in a giant squeezable tube. It is big and bulky. Quite a hassle if you will be carrying this around.

I do not like the big opening because it releases a lot of product.

FORMULATION:

White, thick lotion

• It is a white lotion and its formula is very thick and creamy. 
• The formula kind of reminds me of 'Moist lotion' (Instant whitening milk lotion) but, the Moist lotion leaves a moisturized feeling while this gives a non sticky feeling. It has a very thick consistency and is a bit sticky at first but dries up after a few minutes into a powder like finish.
• The product dries and sets instantly after spreading.Spreading is hard and can get patchy if not blended well.
• Scented. Smells like a mild perfume

PERFORMANCE:

White Cast:?

It does not give a weird white cast

SPF?

It did not say anything about SPF but, Titanium dioxide is listed as the second ingredient which means it has a high amount of that. Titanium Dioxide serves as a barrier against harmful UV rays from the sun. 

Whitening?

Without product (left)  VS  With product (right)
As you can see, it has a noticeable difference in color

It has an instant whitening effect. As for long term effects, I really can't tell if this will whiten my skin because, I've only used it for one week only and I am also using a whitening soap with this lotion.

Without VS With
Photo under artificial light
Right side is definitely lighter than the left side

Moisturizing?

No. Skin feels dry because the finish is powder like. Honestly, I like the finish because I find sticky "Moisturizing" lotions to be bothering especially on hot humid days here in the Philippines.

Waterproof?

No.

When wet, the product dissolves with the water

Long Lasting?

This lasts the whole day and stays put if you don't wet it.

FINAL VERDICT:

The biggest problem I find with this product is the price and the effect when water gets in contact with your skin. It is too expensive for people to buy. And that it easily dissolves when you get wet. 

I like that it is a powder like finish which is not sticky and it gives you the sun protection you want.  If you can afford it, give it a try. If you can't, there are other lotions that gives almost the same instant whitening effect at a much cheaper price.

Overall I give this 3 out of 5

Megan Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strips with Volcanic Ash Extract Review

"Megan Deep Cleansing Nose Pore Strips with Volcanic Ash Extract is rich with an active mineral that is 

ideal for removing dirt and absorbing whiteheads leaving your skin free from impurities and feel refreshed."

PRICE:

This is 49 pesos at my local department store. You get 4 nose strips which isn't bad.

PACKAGING:

This comes in a flat envelope and each of the nose strip is wrapped individually in a foil pack inside.

APPLICATION:

I just did what the directions told me to do. I wet my nose (dripping wet) then applied the nose strip. I pressed it firmly to ensure that the strip sticks to all parts of my nose. 

Freshly applied
Size of the nose pack fits my nose. It did not reach my cheek area
Has a charcoal-ish like scent.

Make sure you press it firmly on all parts of your nose
When the product is dissolved by water, you get a black residue. After I removed the nose pack, I just wiped the black residue with water.

Wait for 10-15 minutes. . . then pull the strip off.

As usual, pulling the nose strip was very painful. It also ripped my fine hairs.




Below, I posted some of the after pics and what the nose strip got.

Don't scroll down if you don't want to see.

RESULT:

I tried to get a clear shot of what it got.

It got most of my whiteheads. The is still some left on my skin but it is very minimal.

I am not sure if it can get blackheads because I don't have noticeable blackheads to compare it.

The tiny white things you see are the whiteheads pulled from my nose

Close up of the left side

Left side (Zoomed in)

Close up of the right side

Right side (Zoomed in)
If you zoom in a little bit, You can see that it also pulled my nose hair. (Very painful)

FINAL VERDICT:

I do not have extra large whiteheads so, you can't really see how much did the strip pulled out. But, I am really impressed with the result. 

I've tried a few brands(watsons, glamworks,iwhite), but most of them only pulled whiteheads on the sides of my nose.  Compared to other nose strips, this one pulled the most whiteheads off my nose.

Overall I give this 5 out of 5