Korean Italy Towel Review – Why is exfoliation important
Last month, there was a short debate going around social media regarding exfoliation and the use of moisturizers. Popular skincare business woman who we will call VB published an article that as people in the tropical country, we should only exfoliate and not moisturize. I highly disagree because I think keeping our skin moisturized creates a protective barrier and makes our skin easier to exfoliate. Kikaysikat Says: Both are important. Exfoliation and Moisturization. But today we’ll discuss the former. Why is Exfoliation Important? As we grow older, our cells regenerate slower. Meaning the body takes more time to shed dead skin cells and generate new ones. When the older cells accumulate on the skin’s surface, it…
FASCY Attention Velvet Tint #01 Intense Red (Review, Photos, Swatch)
Hey hey hey! What is this I’m seeing? A makeup review? Finally! It’s been a while since I’ve popped my knuckles to write a beauty related post on KIKAYSIKAT. Sorry guys I’ve been spending more time on my advocacies (mental health, gender equality) recently that I ironically neglected the semi- superficial blood of this blog. MAKEUP. I received a tube of Fascy Attention Velvet Tint #01 Intense Red (Price: 659php) last December as part of their soft launch in the Philippines, along with other of their products for review. Let’s start shall we? Product Description Fascy is a beauty brand that hails from Korea. Attention Velvet Tint is a lip tint with a…
My Althea Wishlist this 2018
Even before I was tagged as an Althea Angel ambassador, I was already a frequent shopper at Althea Korea. It’s literally the BEST place to shop for all your k-beauty needs. Recently they also started expanding their homegrown line with their bubble peel and my current fave Petal Sunaway Sunscreen Before this year ends, I’m going to curate my current top 10 favorites in Althea Korea! My Althea Wishlist this 2018 I first heard of this brand c/o my blogger friend Rowena of animetric.com. She has nothing but RAVES for this product because apparently this is the one that helped conceal her post-derma treatment scarring and redness. Looks natural and lasts a long…
Best Innisfree Products Worth Getting and How to Use Them
K-Beauty fans rejoice! No longer shall we make “pabili” to our friends who’s travelling to Korea. Innisfree is finally in Manila! Their best-selling products like Green Tea Seed Serum, Volcanic Pore Clay Mask, and No-sebum Mineral Pact might ring a bell to those familiar with the brand. If you need some help deciding what to get, this post is for you! Products, price, and how-to included 😉 Don’t you worry. I’m not here to give you an elaborate tale of how I attended their launch last week at SM Mall of Asia with bloggers, vloggers, and influencers. I’m here to give you what you want. What you need! Product recommendations! If you ever get the…
Get Rid of Blackheads & Whiteheads! My Ovale Facial Lotion Aloe Anti Acne REVIEW
I was supposed to publish this on April 1st ~but~ I didn’t want you guys to think that this is an April Fool’s joke. Guys. This recent discovery of mine is so cheap! Would you believe that for only 69 pesos, my skin felt clean and unclogged from gunk?! Here’s my review on Ovale Facial Aloe Lotion Anti-Acne (SRP 69 pesos). Also watch my video to see it in action ^_^ Ovale Facial Lotion Aloe Anti Acne REVIEW I was with macho kid doing groceries in SM Supermarket Lipa when this cleanser caught my eye. It’s not Eskinol. It’s from Indonesia! Of course before purchasing the product I had to read the label…
REVIEW: Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Boosting Cream
Hey gorgeous! You stumbled to the right place. Today we’ll be reviewing Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Boosting Cream. I stopped reviewing skin lightening creams 2 years ago when I pledged to keep my skin color the way it is. Another reason is there isn’t any good products out in the market back then. It’s only recently that asian beauty products are penetrating the Philippine market. Read until the end for the full review! What? Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Boosting Cream How Much? 1,200 pesos per 75ml bottle Where to buy? Watson’s, Where to Buy Cathy Doll Cosmetics, Zalora Description: Cathy Doll Ready 2 White White Boosting Cream provides a strong boost to your skin and achieve…
Yeah! or Meh? Banila Co Dear Hydration Boosting Cream Review
A boosting cream that doesn’t make you look like a ghost? Yes that’s possible! Today we’ll be reviewing Banila Co’s Dear Hydration Boosting Cream. If you’re not familiar yet, boosting creams aka tone-up creams are moisturizers in asia that help “boost” or give skin that glass like appearance. Glass skin a look where your complexion looks immaculately smooth and shiny. I’ve reviewed several tone-up creams already and most of them lighten your skin in 2-3 shades. If you don’t want your skin whitened and just want to look glowy then this cream is perfect for you. Read on for the review QUICK DESCRIPTION: A moisture-boosting cream for longer-lasting hydration WHAT IT DOES: Features a 3-step…
REVIEW: Seoul White Korea Double White Whitening Soap
Kutis Koreana? Is it achievable? YES. With the right products and skin care regimen. Let’s face it. Most whitening soaps that include “kojic” in their ingredients sting! But there are a few exceptions and we’re going to talk about it today. Seoul White Korea Double White Whitening Soap. Whew, that’s a whole lot of the word “white“. I discussed about how I no longer want to be fair in one of my previous posts (READ: Ayoko na magpaputi). When what they really meant was brightening and that’s what I want my skin to be. Glowing, radiant, bright, and youthful. Read my honest to goodness review of this soap below. Seoul White Korea…
HONEST REVIEW: Seoul White Korea Instant White Tone Up Whitening Milky Cream | CHOK CHOK CREAM SERIES
I’m baaaaaaaack! Did you miss my skincare reviews? Well I’ve got good news for you. I received a bunch of skin tone-up creams, instant white creams, and finishing creams these past few months. That I decided; Hey why not work as the usual test guinea pig for my readers again? Instead of letting the products rot in my closet. First up on my list is Seoul White Korea Instant White Tone Up Whitening Milky Cream and my honest to goodness thoughts on the product. Scroll up to the bottom for the juicy reviews and awesome before & after photos Seoul White Korea Instant White Tone Up Whitening Milky Cream According to Seoul White.. It’s a…
DEAR KIKAYSIKAT: What Are Tone-Up Creams? aka Finishing Cream aka Boosting Cream
Hi Ms. Kikaysikat! What are Tone-Up creams? Well if you’re fond of asian beauty products, you probably see this phrase in a lot of current skincare creams nowadays. The words finishing cream and boosting cream are also used in similar products. What Are Tone-Up Creams? aka Finishing Cream aka Boosting Cream The phrase “tone-up” describes exactly what the product does: clarify your skin tone. Tone-up products are specifically made to balance and brighten skin tone as well as fight hyperpigmentation and discoloration. Most of the time, tone-up products are found in whitening and brightening lines, as the effects are similar on the skin. Sunscreens, primers, and other makeup bases will have slight tints…
