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Review+Give-away: Belo Intensive Whitening (Tranexamic Acid + Kojic Acid) [CLOSED]

March 24, 2015 / 80 Comments
I was asked if I wanted to review the latest whitening products from Belo Essentials and who am I to refuse? I’ve been a fan of their whitening soaps and their SunExpert Sunblock (one of the best in the market I tell you!) way way way back. When I reviewed their Belo Intensive Whitening Bar last year, I thought to myself, okay, the soap is really strong. Strong in the sense that compared to other brands, the tranxanemic acid ingredient of theirs really helped in making it more effective and work faster. I was ecstatic when I saw the commercial with Sarah G that they finally launched a partnering face cream and body cream. Not to mention the catchy commercial that makes me go LSS on.. “whiiiiiiite!” hahaha
Give-away at the end of this post!
Sarah is one good example of someone who wasn’t born fair. But with the help of skin whitening products, she achieved her coveted white complexion.

WHAT IS TRANEXAMIC ACID?

It’s the latest discovery in skin whitening that it works faster and better than it’s competing ingredients such as; vitamin c, arbutin, and kojic acid. It is the most popular skin lightening ingredient in Japan and Thailand. 
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Whitening and prevent pigmentation

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Reduce or remove the pigmentation of skin


Prevent and/or treat pigmentations such as chloasmas, freckles, sunburn, dark skin and melanoderma caused by a drug such as steroid

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Minimize dark spot area due to sun exposure.

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Anti-inflammation


Act on the chronic mild inflammatory condition at the sites of spots, to suppress melanocyte activation
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Inhibit or improve skin roughness

Restore damaged skin caused by UVA/UVB, pollution or other environmental factors.
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Block melanin formation path induced by ultraviolet rays
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Prevent melanin accumulation
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Decreases melanocyte tyrosinase activity by preventing the binding of plasminogen to the keratinocytes, which results in reduction of prostaglandins and arachidonic acid, which are inflammatory mediators involved in melanogenesis.
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Pigmentation after sun exposure
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Dark spots
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Sensitive skin
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Acne and inflammation
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Postoperative care after laser, pulsed light treatment

Azelaic acid
L- ascorbic acid
arbutin
Tranexaminc acid
Reduction of melanin

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Inhibit tyrosinase
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No irritation



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Hypoallergenic



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Anti-inflammatory
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BELO INTENSIVE WHITENING BAR

I reviewed this last year on my blog and ever since then, whenever I get readers who ask me; “What’s the most effective whitening soap for dark spots?” This is the first product that comes to mind. No product comes close when it comes to deep efficacy in lightening spots and scars.
If you’re curious, you can still read my full review on the product here.

BELO INTENSIVE WHITENING FACE CREAM

What it says? That it’s a luxurious skin-rejuvenating face and neck cream with the powerful combination of Kojic Acid and Tranexamic Acid that intensively whitens skin. SPF30 further protexts against harmful UVA and UVB rays. 

Active ingredients

  • Niacinamide – Vitamin B3, a skin lightening ingredient
  • Butyrospermum Parkii
  • Octyl Methoxycinnamate/Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane/Octocrylene/Titanum Dioxide/Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene – All sunscreen ingredients that provide sun protection
  • Aluminum Hydroxide  – Skin whitening ingredient, it also helps in minimizing pores
  • Bee Venom – It works to reduce inflammation and pimples. I was surprised they didn’t mention this in their product description as this ingredient is really effective! It is the active ingredient in their Acne Pro line
  • Chamomile Extract – Relaxing and anti-inflamattory
  • Kojic Acid – Inhibits melanin production
  • Tranexamic Acid – Inhibits melanin production AND works to lighten spots and dark marks on skin

Packaging and Product Texture



When I first saw the tub, I told myself, oh why oh why did they place the product in a jar and not in a squeeze tube or tub. It’s not hygeinic! But when I opened the lid, I was happy to see a cute little scooper inside. This allows you to get an ample amount of product, without dipping your fingers in the cream. You can sanitize this scooper with wipes or alcohol after using (if you’re that OC)

It contains a generous amount of fluffy white cream that smells really nice. The smell is not overpowering, just light and floral citrusy. Barely there.
How to use?
Get a pea-sized amount using the cute scooper. See the photo above as your reference. Then place dots on your forehead, cheeks, and chin and spread outwards.

Belo Intensive Whitening Face Cream Review

I used this product consistently and exclusively for 2 weeks. This is the typical timeline I follow when testing and reviewing products. The face cream feels light on the face. It’s non-sticky. The SPF30 and powerful sunscreens included is a bonus! Tranaxemic acid is a very very potent whitening ingredient and if used without sun protection, your skin is at risk for damage. I’m thankful they included sun protection already so we don’t have to worry. There’s bee venom too! So if you’re suffering from mild-moderate acne, this can also help. Talk about being super multi-purpose.
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See this right here? I was never born with good skin. I was bombed with acne and it took several tries and failures for them to be healed. Hehe my blog used to be called when chic hits the pan.
As much as my skin is already fair due to my long-term intake of skin whitening supplements and use of external whitening products, I still had stubborn spots on my face due to my old acne issues . Most products do not target the spots, sometimes it lightens the skin as a whole but leaves the scars and spots there, looking more visible. This cream did lighten them that now
#nomakeup #nofilter

BELO INTENSIVE WHITENING BODY CREAM (LOTION)

Our intensive skin whitening regimen won’t be complete without something to moisturize our bodies! Don’t worry because Belo also provided us their Intensive Whitening Body Cream. 

It contains the same powerful ingredients as their intensive whitening soap and face cream. It also has the same light floral citrusy fragrance that I love. I just wished they used the same scent they have with the soap. That one is just divine! Oatmeal and powdery! *sigh*
Their body cream is packaged in a very hygienic and easy to squeeze tube that dispenses the right amount of product for it’s texture.
How to Use
For those wondering how much product they should dispense. I use my middle finger to measure. I make a long line. This one is good enough for my arms. I use another strip for each leg. Then another strip for my chest and back. A total of 4 strips for the whole body. You then lather all over. It’s non sticky and has a very good slip. It also provides ample moisture. One trouble I have with my skin is it’s texture. It’s actually dry that’s why I considered using whitening lotions na. This is definitely one for the books!

I recommend this set to people who have been longing to treat stubborn dark spots, and also those who want to make their skin whiter, fast. I remember reading a comment here in my blog that mentioned that the best way to make the product work is to use the complete line. Do take note however, that the lightest we can possibly get is how light our tummy is *lifts shirt and peeks at tummy* hehe.
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80 Comments

  • Mei Bee

    March 24, 2015 at 1:00 am Reply

    WoW, would love to try Belo Intensive Whitening products,
    hoping to have fairer skin, so i wont look like my children's nanny… hahaha!

  • Godfrey Guntan

    March 24, 2015 at 1:25 am Reply

    I wanted to win the package because it really looked interesting. I've been silently following your blog and have been grateful with your honest and professional reviews on the products you try and I'd like to win the package if you yourself tried it and found it good. 😀

  • Roghz Mirador

    March 24, 2015 at 2:41 am Reply

    Hi! I am your fan and I am reading your reviews especially on skin care products… And its a must for me to check your review first before buying or trying new ones. For this new belo line, I read that it works for you so… I should… or I mean I MUST try it too! We are a family with "kayumangging kaligatan" (haha) and I have been trying anything that is whitening (yung affordable ones lang ha). I have family already and have tight budget for these stuff (huhu…pity me). So, maybe this is the chance for me to try this BELO INTENSIVE WHITENING products, if it works for me then I would stick to it since these are quite affordable (pasok sa banga!… I mean Budget). Thanks! (fingers crossed) 🙂
    PS: I have nothing against darker skin I just want to have clear and fair (I mean pantay kind of color).

  • abegaill villacruz

    March 24, 2015 at 3:05 am Reply

    I wanted to win a Belo gift pack because I wanted to have a reliable whitening product that would let me enjoy being under the sun especially this summer. 🙂

  • mommyR

    March 24, 2015 at 4:59 am Reply

    i want to win this awesome loot because its summer already and i want to keep the confidence in me, even-skinned toned and also to protect my skin from the sunrays (i commute everyday to work)

    im also looking for a great product to lighten my skin evenly from head to toe =)

  • Melody

    March 24, 2015 at 5:40 am Reply

    I am a new mom and realized it is really important to take care of myself as well! I need to find the best package of beauty product that will help me whiten and have that glow. I don't want just any beauty products, I need a trusted one, I hope it's the Belo Essentials line! ~xoxo Melody

  • MissDonyaMe

    March 24, 2015 at 7:23 am Reply

    Good review! I love how detailed you did on this review. I would love to win this giveaway because I believe in the power of self improvement. And Belo products are very trustable in terms of beauty products.

  • sherry ann gole cruz

    March 24, 2015 at 7:49 am Reply

    I want to win a belo essentials product package Because im a belo user,it makes my skin more clearer and visibly more smooth!

  • Driza

    March 24, 2015 at 9:32 am Reply

    I've been looking for the perfect whitening product! And after all the blogs and reviews I've read, i think this is the best so far! Excited to try it out 🙂

  • Pam Capistrano

    March 24, 2015 at 11:59 am Reply

    I want to win a Belo Product Package because I really love Belo Essentials and would love to try their latest product line.

  • she-ra

    March 24, 2015 at 1:50 pm Reply

    i wanna win this belo giveaway for my mother, as a birthday gift for her. cause she wants to make her skin look white, young & fresh again.

  • Liberty Floro

    March 24, 2015 at 4:52 pm Reply

    I want to try the Belo Intensive Whitening products because to try to myself and I want to have a smooth and whiter skin.

  • Cristal Mae

    March 25, 2015 at 12:29 am Reply

    I've tried for the first time Belo Sunexpert SPF 60 and play under the sun and it really protected me ^_^ Akala ng bestfriend ko mangingitim ako, pero I didn't! Now, I want to have this product to try too.

  • Ana Yambao

    March 25, 2015 at 4:22 am Reply

    I want to win Belo gift pack because i want to give this as a gift to my daughter, she has been blessed with a fair complexion and has been complaining ever seen the world begun of how fair her complexion is. Hoping to win this for her, thank you…

  • carla

    March 25, 2015 at 4:41 am Reply

    I want to win a belo essentials product package because Im having a breakout right now and I think belo will going to help me to revive my skin.

  • nixiquita

    March 25, 2015 at 9:02 am Reply

    i wanna win the belo essentials giveaway because ive tried the soap bar, but i wasnt that convinced of its effect since i only tried one small bar. So with this giveaway, if i get to win it, ill experience its maximum effect and perhaps, discover a great product line thats gonna be HG material for me 🙂 excited!

  • Juvey

    March 25, 2015 at 4:28 pm Reply

    Interesting review. Im not that fan of Belo but this Tranxenamic line of product seems the solution to my skin problems. Would like to give it a try.

  • arkin

    March 25, 2015 at 4:43 pm Reply

    I want to win this give away & try the products. I always buy drugstore soap, lotions & creams and im not that happy with the result. Winning this give away is a win-win for me. 1. I might find the best product for my skin. 2. I wont spend money to know if this line of products works for my skin. Thanks

  • Coween

    March 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm Reply

    I really want to win because I want to even out my skintone esp. the sun spots on my face and the dark spots on my elbow and arm area. I amcurrently using a kojic soap for weeksnow and have not seen any difference, hope to try this so I could now switch to Belo products since Ive read good reviews about this . Thank you 🙂

  • Yuri (˚▽˚)

    March 26, 2015 at 11:30 pm Reply

    I want to win because I wanna try it for myself. The most talked beauty product for this month I think. So I was very curious what's with the product that people definitely love Belo's new whitening.

  • Dongski Dong

    March 27, 2015 at 5:50 am Reply

    Though I am a guy I need to take care of my skin and this summer it's a perfect time to enjoy the sun and also not to worry of the after effect and keep my skin in good complexion. I want to try the Belo products.

  • Ikelizabeth

    March 27, 2015 at 9:58 pm Reply

    I want to win this product because after 8 years of trying to be as fair as my friends I still have not succeeded. I know its probably because of my genes but as long as there's products to try I wont lose hope. maybe this is finally the answer to my skin problems. i want to to try this product so bad because of your review. (i'm your blog fan) please give me the chance to be fair 🙂

  • Mina

    March 29, 2015 at 1:05 am Reply

    I want to try these latest products from Belo. Maybe it's the answer to my problems. I am diabetic and have very sensitive skin; any small scratch take longer to heal and the skin darkens. So now I can't wear skirts and shorts; kinda depressing.

  • micah

    March 31, 2015 at 11:15 pm Reply

    I I want to try this new intensive whitening set because I have been searching for so long a product that could lighten my scars effectively and this looks so promising.

  • Feng Manlapaz

    April 1, 2015 at 2:36 am Reply

    I have acne marks and uneven skintone and i want a flawless and whiter skin with products that are very affordable and easily available in the market. And this New products from Belo essentials fits the bill.

  • Franchesca Yambao

    April 1, 2015 at 9:12 am Reply

    I want to win a Belo Essentials product package, its a perfect timing to use this intensive whitening kit because summer is just around the corner and keeping my skin fair and moisturize… winning this is the only answer 😉

  • Jenina Tuazon

    April 1, 2015 at 3:10 pm Reply

    i want to win the belo whitening essentials because i want to banish my skin impurities as well as my stretchmarks due to my pregnancy last year. 🙂

  • Jeddah G

    April 1, 2015 at 6:25 pm Reply

    I wanna try the Belo Intensive Whitening Body Lotion and the face & neck cream. I already try the soap kasi and I like it. Its far different from other Kojic Soap that I have tried. I want to whiten my dark spots that's why I would like to try it.

  • Maggie Gyu

    April 2, 2015 at 2:11 am Reply

    Yay! Whitening!! Lol… So far Im still using the belo kojic with tranexamic acid soap and it did help lighten those icky dark spots but I guess using the complementary face cream and the body lotion will definitely hasten the whitening effect! Hooray for these inventions. Hope to win these babies! *fingers crossed* 😉

  • Johanna Caldit

    April 8, 2015 at 8:54 am Reply

    I want to win Belo Intensive Whitening Package because I want to get rid of this dark pimple mark and uneven skintone in my face. I'm currently using the soap. I found it effective. I'm really excited to try the lotion and face and neck cream. Thanks!

  • Ayie

    April 8, 2015 at 7:57 pm Reply

    I wanna try this Belo intensive whitening set. For years tested na kahiyang ng skin ko ang mga Belo products. I want to have a whiter skin lalo na ngayong summer para feeling fresh lagi kahit madalas sweaty..

  • Olga Paguio

    April 10, 2015 at 6:31 am Reply

    I want to win because your review is so convincing. I trust you especially for things about beauty and skincare. Getting your approval means it's really effective. I hope I get fo try it.

  • Gea Bridged

    April 10, 2015 at 7:20 am Reply

    I wanna try and feel how this Belo intensive whitening really works.. I have tested some kojic soap but wlang humiyang sakin..My skin is dry and easily irritated.. So i wanna try this product you are giving away bgo q sya bilhin.. and I thank you for this opportunity..

  • Yui Miura

    April 11, 2015 at 7:44 pm Reply

    Please tell me I've WON! KIDDING! I SO SO WANT THIS PRODUCT I'VE BEEN USING THE SOAP SO I KNOW IT IS EFFECTIVE! HOWEVER, POOR ME CAN'T AFFORD THE CREAM AND LOTION SO I DECIDED TO ENTER! I am Feeling lucky and hope it doesn't stay as "feeling" HahaThank you for the giveaways and btw, i always check your blog for products review dear. Very Good JOB! 😀

  • TBM

    April 13, 2015 at 12:51 am Reply

    Just like you, I am also a fan of skin whitening products. I tried the Belo Essentials Soap, Day Cover Cream, and Night Therapy Cream and was not satisfied as to their effectiveness in skin whitening. I want to give Belo a chance (LOL!) and try the Belo Intensive Whitening Product Line for free to give my honest review.

  • Thiana

    April 17, 2015 at 11:16 am Reply

    i used this soap on my underarm dko alam kung safe ibabad sa underarm pero ganon ginawa ko overnight tapos banlaw nalang next morning and namuti talaga underarm ko even sa bikini line ganon dn ginawa ko 🙂 just the soap lang, dko pa na try yung mga cream…

  • lj

    May 27, 2015 at 7:15 am Reply

    hi ms. kat! just wanna ask if pwede ung rhea generics na vit. c tsaka generics din na vit. e.. and wala din po kasi akong alam na generic brand name ng vit. e, ano pong maissuggest nyo? and tig-ilang grams po? thanks so much in advance po 🙂 God bless! 🙂

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