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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…
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GRWM Tutorial + Review using Althea Korea’s Newest Makeup Line!
GRWM means Get Ready with ME! I’d like to call myself efficient vs. lazy. People who don’t know me very well would be surprised whenever they see me finishing my makeup look in 10 minutes or less! Maybe because I’m a mom? Or like my beauty blogger friend Shen of Shen’s Addiction told me “Parati ka kasing parang nagmamadali! (You seem like you’re always in a hurry)”. Time. That’s the most valueable thing we have or don’t have. I take the least important things slow, while I take my time with the most *coughFOODcough* So without further ado, join me as I get ready for an event, using Althea Korea’s in-house Makeup! …
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REVIEW: Innisfree Daily UV Protection Stick Calamine Tone Up SPF50+ PA++++
Hi guys! Today we’re featuring Daily UV Protection Stick Calamine Tone Up SPF50+ PA++++ from Innisfree Korea I run out of sunscreens FAST because it’s my #1 skincare must-have product. Why? I can’t stress enough how sun protection is crucial to preventing wrinkles and early signs of skin aging. It’s my secret to youth! But not all sunblocks are created equal. Western sunscreens tend to feel heavy and smell synthetic, that’s why I prefer Korean or Japanese brands like this one from Innisfree. How much? 980php Where to buy? Innisfree Description 1. This sunscreen provides natural skin tone correction on pure skin, and functions as a makeup base functions before makeup. 2. Formulate with calamine and aloe vera leaf…
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Dear, Klairs Officially Launches in the Philippines! (Products + Pricelist)
There’s no stopping more K-Beauty products arriving in the Philippines and we’re not complaining! This time around, Dear Klairs officially launches here. This is coming from the same folks who brought us CosRx, Benton, and Neogen. I’m sure you’ve heard of their products like; Supple Preparation Facial Toner, Freshly Juice Vitamin Drop, and Midnight Blue Calming Cream. They’re finally hereeeeeeee and I cannot contain my excitement! What Makes Dear, Klairs Special? They’re the skincare brand to go to if you have sensitive skin. Committed to creating reasonably priced, top-notch skincare for sensitive skin, Dear, Klairs quickly earned the affections of beauty aficionados in its native Korea, and eventually, all across the globe. Formulated without colorants, alcohol,…
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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…
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REVIEW: Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Hi guys! Today we’ll be reviewing Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. I COULD NEVER GET ENOUGH OF SUNSCREENS. Heck I’ll keep on trying new ones in search of the perfect sun protection for every occasion. Why so? UV rays and the sun is one of the number 1 cause of early signs of skin aging and skin damage. The best way to protect our skin is through using effective sunscreens. But with the numerous brands available in the market today, not everything is good and not everything works. Before we discuss the sunscreen let’s recap on the basics. If you’re new to sun protection, the SPF number and all the PA pluses…
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Buy! or Bye? Esfolio Snow Whitening Cream Review!
A whitening cream that instantly brightens face, looks natural, dries matte and acts as a primer? Yes siree! Esfolio’s Snow Whitening Cream (369php) is perfect for ladies who don’t want obvious shimmer or blinding glimmer from similar products. The effect is so subtle but leaves your face looking fresh and well-rested. Perfect for galing-sa-puyat mornings! Take note that whitening does not mean totally changing your skin tone perse. Most asian products just label them as “whitening” but their real function is brightening. Also See: Best Whitening Cream Reviews Description Snow whitening cream is recommended to use when trying to hide age spots, freckles, and blemishes Wanting to brighten skin tone for meeting or parties, wanting to revive…
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5 Things Koreans Got Right with Skin Care
Asian countries are known for beautiful skin and beauty products. Skin care treatments and innovations from countries like Korea, Thailand and Japan are known and recognized all over the world. Skin care and beauty products like Shu Uemura recognized by people from other continents like Europe and United States, as well. Asians are renowned for skin care, and Korea is currently one of the top beauty innovators. Korean beauty products are known for their continuous development and drive to find the best possible solution for every skin problem. The quality of their products is also reflected in the beautiful skins of the patrons, but the products alone can’t take the credit. The Koreans are…
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Buy or Bye? Althea Korea Bare Essentials Review
Koreans are known for their flawless skin that glows even without makeup. It’s not just good genes that gave them that. It’s having a good skincare routine. An infamous example is their 11-step or 14-step routine? That uses makeup remover, cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, masks, etc I can’t even remember everything! Hahaha! Today we’ll be reviewing Althea’s Bare Essentials. They simplified skincare back from XX-steps down to just 3. Cleanse-Tone-Moisturize. I CANNOT! Those steps are too much for me! Tamad ako, alam nyo yan (I’m lazy, you know that). Find out if it’s BUY or BYE at the end of this post! Althea Korea Bare Essentials Review “Great makeup starts with great skin” According to…
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Difference Between Face Mists vs Toner vs Essence vs Ampoule
Haha! Don’t be surprised if the cover photo is not your #machomom Kaycee. It’s Anne Porter of zarinsbeautylab.com ! One of our guest contributors for today 🙂 Years ago, skin care was just cleanser, toner and a night cream. Now, a woman can have 24 different products for her face! Korean skin care has introduced a wide range of new products that our Moms never knew of back then. Face Mists, Toners, essence, ampoule: do these skincare vocabs confuse you? Relax, you are not alone! Getting in to the skincare game today can be intimidating and confusing. To give us one step closer to becoming a skin care genius, let us get ourselves…
