Just Sampling: Nature Republic Moist Steam Cream

Hi guys. ^^ I have just gotten back into trying out samples since I'm running low on my usual. For instance, my third tub of Nature Republic's Aloe Gel is almost empty so I decided to try out this sample that I got.

I got this freebie when I bought my mom's hair color. According to Nature Republic's Facebook page, this cream is Shin Se Kyung (Fashion King; When A Man Loves) Limited Edition Steam Cream. Shin Se Kyung is Nature Republic's present endorser. A regular tub has 100 ml of product and costs 795 Php. There are actually three kinds: Fresh Steam Cream for Oily/Combination Skin, Moist Steam Cream for Dry and Normal Skin, and the Ultra Steam Cream for Severely Dry Skin.

I was able to try out the Moist Steam Cream. 1 ml of product was enough for 3 days, day and night application.

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The Verdict:
I actually like it's texture-- it's not a heavy cream type and it's not runny either. It's almost like a light creamy gel. ^^ It gets absorbed easily by the skin and leaves no sticky feeling. I was quite surprised and impressed with the result with even just three days of usage. It really moisturized my skin and made it feel supple. I only wish there was more product for me to try and then maybe I'd be able to see more results.

This is definitely a product that I would try. Probably the one more suitable for my skin condition, which is the Fresh one. But if you have normal or dry skin, I suggest giving this a try. This might actually work out for you. ^^

Cheerio!

Look What I Bought: Korean Samples

Hi. Just a quick post here to show you a couple of samples I got this weekend. I haven't been posting my reviews on samples mainly because I haven't had the chance to test new ones. ^^

Lioele is one of the Korean brands I've always wanted to try so when I saw on their Facebook page that their branch in Market Market is having a 30% off sale on all items, I took that chance to grab a few samples.

The samples from Nature Republic goodies are freebies from my purchase a few hours ago. I bought my mom her new hair color set for her birthday. ^^

Green Tea Emulsion and Moist Steam Cream samples from Nature Republic. Can't wait to try Green Tea Emulsion after I finish my third tub of their cool Aloe gel. ^^

These are the samples I bought from Lioele. Since it's a new brand, I wanted to test out first a few of their product. I bought three tubes of their sunscreen (3 for 100 pesos; originally retails for 50 each) and their Pore Rich Balm, which is basically a primer, also for 3 for 100.

I'll get back to you once I test out these babies. ^^ Cheerio!

Just Sampling: The Face Shop Natural Sun Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream

Hi guys. Another sample, sampled, here. The one thing that I remember the most from all my trips to dermatologists (for my skin asthma) is that I need to use sunblock 'coz I get red-burned skin quite often. Some say that it's a reaction of the chemicals when put under sunlight. Now, I've never used sunblock, even if I was advised to, until now.

I'm already on my third packet of my The Face Shop Natural Sun Power Long-Lasting Sun Cream, and so far, I'm loving it. 

The Verdict:
It's not too much of a heavy cream nor is it too watery. I guess you can say it's like a light cream. =) It's not white in color too, it's more of a beige-y color, which finishes off as white. It's easy to blend, and blending is really needed because, like any sunblock or cream, it tends to leave that white film, which you don't want on your face. 

It smells great! It has a "super antioxidant acaiberry" so I guess the smell is a berry-smell. The best thing about it is its SPF which is SPF 45 PA+++. That's quite high in my book.

The thing I love about this is that my skin, since I've been using it, doesn't suffer from redness (or burning) anymore. I don't peel that obviously either.

The only problem is I don't know how much or how big the full-sized one is. But I saw it on pictures, and it kinda looks like a BB Cream tube..thing. *Will update you on the price when I drop by The Face Shop. It's also kinda sticky, which bothers me, but nothing a good dusting of powder can't solve.

I'm satisfied but I'm willing to try other sun creams, since most The Face Shop products are priced way beyond my capabilities. So, searching for an affordable sun cream here.

What's your favorite sun cream? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Just Sampling: Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint in Pink

Hi guys. Lately, I haven't been sampling a lot of products. I've been put into a couple of weeks of a bit of a skin therapy by my mom (so no much makeup) because I've developed some rashes from who-knows-where. So, Cetaphil is my best friend nowadays.

My sister gave me this to sample instead. She bought this from online seller Cheeky Posh who sells a lot of Korean cosmetic samples for those who, you know, just wanna try out some products first before buying the full size. I have this in peach (reviewed here).

This has actually two pieces for (my sister's not sure) 20 or 25 pesos. The other one was red, which was very red. A pack is bound to last for about 5 days.

 The Verdict:
It's not so different from my peach one. The milky consistency is the same. It's long lasting and easy to apply. You wouldn't have a hard time making sure it's evenly distributed because  it doesn't stick on your lips fast.

It gives off a light pink color when you put on a little but it can also give you a gorgeous deep rose shade if you put on about two layers. It can last the whole day, and that's against chips and drinks too.

The only thing I don't like about it is that it stings a little the first time you apply it. I still don't know why. And, I got to try the red sample and decided to transfer it on a container. It still had one good use which went to waste because it dried up. I don't know what happened but if you will buy this in sample packets, might as well keep it in the packet.

I love my peach one a lot but I'm willing to give this one in full size a whirl.

Happy weekend guys. Cheerio!

Look What I Bought #3

Hi guys. I've been following To the Beautiful You on KimchiDrama these past days that I haven't gotten around on fixing the pics for this blog. Really sorry about that. Anyway, just a quick post to show you guys what I bought this weekend. Review on the beauty products to follow after thorough testing.

Actually, the only thing I bought here was the card peeking near the Kim Hyun Joong mask. It's a cardboard Club 20 VIP card that allows access/invitations to make-up events and the sort. Such as that one with Son Dae Sik in Trinoma held a couple of days ago. Too bad I purchased the card a little too late. The freebies/ samples are (5 pcs. of of each kind [essence, BB Cream, and Sun Cream], a mini box of toner and lotion, and a lemon mask) I let my sister get whatever she liked, and this is what's left for me to try.

The membership card is worth 150 Php. Worth it, considering the freebies I got. =)

I got these at Greenhills. The blue ribbon (40 Php) and my sister's crepe earrings (70 Php) are from Girl Shoppe, and the peace bracelet (50 Php) is just a random find.

I got curious with these Beauty Buffet masks because of the cute packaging. These are from Watsons, and they're 39 Php each. I've already tried the green one, and I think it works just fine. 

Any new buys this week? Lemme know. Cheerio!

Just Sampling: Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream

Hi guys. So, as promised, here's the verdict on the latest freebie sample I've tried. It's the Tony Moly Expert Triple BB Cream. 


I got this when my sister bought her hair coloring cream a few months back. I always ask her for the freebies. =) Anyway, I did a three-day testing period on this (the small sachet can last you 5 days or a week, tops.) and here's what I think.

THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN FROM TONY MOLY'S WEBSITE

Here's the description of the product in Tony Moly's website:

Expert triple BB cream SPF45PA+++ Diffused reflection makes prism effects under any lights, completes spotless shiny skin Expert 3D Collagen BB cream SPF40PA+++ Boosting Collagen synthesis effect helps skin reconstruction. Filling between the wrinkle

 The Verdict:


What I like about it is that it gives coverage, probably light to medium. It's very blendable and no funky smell. Just that BB cream smell. A little goes a long way so despite its size, it can actually be used for at least a week. Plus, it has very high SPF. Recommended to those who like BB creams with a dewy finish. Oil control power is around 5-6 hours. I started to see some shine on my nose on the 6th hour. 


The only thing that bothered me about it is that it felt kinda "heavy," like I know that I'm wearing something. but, it might just probably be because I'm used to almost-liquidy BB creams, and this one's a thick cream. And I think this has only one shade that is supposed to blend and suit all skin tones.


This is priced at 928 pesos for a 50 ml tube. Kinda pricey, but considering the perks, just think of it as a BB cream investment.


Btw, sorry for the quality of pictures. Our camera was stolen and most of my pictures for this blog were still loaded there, so I'm practically re-taking pictures of everything, including this sample. I just borrowed my dad's phone, which takes better pictures than mine.


Anyway, have a happy weekend everyone. Any of you checking out the K-pop convention in SM Megamall this Sunday? Cheerio!

Just Sampling: Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Treatment

Hi guys! Just a quick post here about a sample that I tried last weekend. 


Every time my mom would see my hair, she'd ask me to put on some hot oil treatment. When you see my hair, you'd understand. It was bleached, tip-dyed green and blue, then colored brown. Did I mention I used to have red streaks too? Now you know that I obsess on hair color as much as I obsess on make-up. Anyway, I tried this freebie that I recently got from Etude House. It's their Etude House Silk Scarf Hair Treatment.


I asked my sister to roughly translate the "inscriptions" and I think she got something about "oil removal." I could only wonder what the rest says.

The Verdict:

I love the floral scent, but it can be a little overwhelming for others. It does make the hair soft and silky. My sister said my hair looked shiny, in a good way. Having curly hair, I usually put on some hair mousse but for the purposes of this trial, I went out without some and it didn't make my hair look all over the place. It kept the curls just a wee bit intact.

I can't really say anything negative about this. One because I've only used a sample size. 

A whole bottle of this costs 378 bucks for 200 ml. I may try the whole bottle, but I'm still thinking about it since my mom bought an entire tub of hot oil treatment.

Have you tried this? Lemme know! Cheerio!

Just Sampling: Etude House Baking Powder BB Deep Cleansing Foam

Hi. As hinted on my last post, here's my take on the Etude House Baking Powder BB Deep Cleansing Foam Sample. Quite a mouthful. Whew. To be honest, I am, technically, not allowed to test any other cleansing foams just yet because I'm using a new skincare product for my skin problem. Plus, my mother always freaks out whenever I use any cleanser other than Cetaphil or Dove. So, don't tell my mom. Haha.


I got this sample as a freebie a few months back. I love that Etude House is always generous with their freebies (Thanks Etude!). Anyway, I used this sample packet for about a week? Well, 6 days to be exact. 2x a day. =)

The Verdict:

*Well, the consistency was just your run-of-the-mill facial wash, similar to Pond's facial cleansers actually, but it becomes really, foam-y when you use it

*Smelled like that soap, uh, Ivory? Other reviews though said that it smelled like citrus fruits or something

* The beads were the greatest part of this cleanser because it removes all the oil

*After washing with this foam, my face actually felt, well, clean and oil-free

*Most importantly, this cleanser, for me at least, provided great oil control. Before I started using this, I blot my face twice a day, two oil-blotting papers in one session, so that's, um, four oil-blotting papers. After the first three days of using this cleanser, I went down to twice a day, 1 oil-blotting paper a session. =) And now, I blot once a day, and I don't even get to use an entire oil-blotting paper.

Apparently, this is a BB cream remover/cleanser. (So that's what the whole BB thing meant Haha.) However, this was only my experience. I'm not going to go around claiming that it would work just the same for every skin type. I have sensitive skin but an oily T-zone, and fortunately, this cleanser has worked wonders for me.

The whole tube of this cost around 300-400 bucks. You might want to try it if you have the same oil-related problems as me. Will I buy the regular version? Probably so, but I heard that this always goes out of stock.

Anyway, have you tried this? Please let me know! Have a happy weekend. Cheerio! =)