Venus and Mars: All-Natural Handmade Soap: Lulur (Emu Oil Based)

After years of being bacne-free, I started to get bacne probably from stress, hormone, dirt and grime, or certain body wash that may have caused this. How frustrating! I may have to note myself NOT to use those products again. I know what I said on my previous post, but this soap helped me cleared my skin together with V&M's milk salts. I look forward for their milk salts, too bad they ran out of stock. I repurchased this soap from a bazaar I went to a year ago.

All-Natural Handmade Soap: Lulur (Emu Oil Based) 135g | Php295

The Javanese Lulur is considered to be the queen of treatments and has been practiced in the palaces of Central Java since the 17th century. There, the pursuit of beauty has long been a daily ritual and the Javanese Lulur an integral step, leaving the skin soft, supply and shining. V&M Naturals Lulur is concocted to leave the skin clear from impurities by means of its turmeric content mixed with emu oil and tea tree as it whitens the appearance of the skin through its powerful combination of arbutin, calamansi and papain. Moisturize and pamper the skin with the rest of the ingredients and find a noticeable and renewed skin after each use!

Every soap they sell look pretty from the way they were cut and presented. I like that each of their soaps were labeled differently, colorful and cute. All their soaps have also increased in size which also increased their prices, which seems to me it won't stop V&M fans from repurchasing and try out what's new in their skincare line.

I could not smell that strong scent of turmeric, or somewhat faint I guess. It was non-irritating at all and my skin felt nice and clean afterwards. I only use this soap on my body for 2-3 weeks. I wash my skin (bacne) with this, and seems some of them dried. YAAAS! V&M's Lulur has also whitening ingredients such as arbutin, calamansi and papain. I could not tell if my skin lightened a shade or two in just 2-3 weeks, which of course I should buy more if I wanted to and use it every day.

But I think I know a way: I can make a turmeric paste, but it will be quite messy.

Hmm... that's funny. Nothing had changed from neither these reviews I wrote. Oh well...

xoxo,
Chloe

Venus and Mars: Whitening CPG+G Soap

This soap is a repurchase from a bazaar I went to last December 2015.

I read my previous review on this bar which you can read here. I wasn't impressed by it, and I want to see the micropeeling thing everyone was talking about even after purchasing 2-3 bars of this, but nada! Now it is finally back, the soap I was so used to, has changed a lot!

Woah! Was I stoked!

CPC+G White 135g | Php295

 Clair Blanche -- Papain -- Calamansi + Gluthatione!

This mixture does not only effectively whiten the skin, it also makes skin healthier because of its Vitamin A, C, E, potassium and other more essential minerals content! This is a micropeelingbat that gets rid the dark epidermal skin, making it easier for the whitening extracts to seep better unto the deeper layers of the skin.

 

Strip off that dark skin with the concentrated and intense peeling essence of CPC+G White! Leave on for 3 minutes on the area you desire to whiten and rinse. Do not forget to do a patch test. Best used with CPC+G concoction.

Ingredients: Emu Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil, Bearberry, Calamansi, Clair Blanche, Papain, Gluthatione, Willowbark, Iron Oxide (Non-Dye Mineral Color)

I could save 2-3 months of use for this soap since it now comes in bigger size. I knew I had to get one! This bar has now turned into light orange in color. It also smells a bit minty to me.

Been using this soap for a month and a half, and I could really see that the epidermal layer of my skin peel especially if I stood under the sun for better view, which almost looked like I did not applied my lotion for the day. It is one of the most horrifying but satisfying thing to see. It did not hurt nor irritated my skin. And since it helps the skin peel, it maximizes whitening products to sink in. It was also recommended to use their CPC+G OIL, which I do also have (FREE).

I do not use this for my face nor do I use this on my entire body; I only use this soap on areas that I need to even out my skin tone. I leave it for 2-3 minutes then rinse. With continuous use and by using their other whitening products, I would say it did help my skin lighten. It is a slow process, but I am getting there. Yes, it works!

This soap has improved so much! And my previous review is now history. Way to go, VNM!

xoxo,
Chloe

Self-Love

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! The day to show our love to our significant other how we feel by giving them letters, flowers, chocolates, dinner in a restaurant and tell each other how much we love them. It is really sweet and all..., but the love I wanted to emphasize now is the relationship within YOURSELF. We tell others how we feel, but do we get the chance to look in our eyes and fully be in love with ourselves? This Valentine's Day, let your cup be overflowed with love.

1. Turn the volume up and start dancing. Look at the mirror while dancing and see and feel how your body moves! It's also a great workout and gets the heart pump up. You don't need to tell this to anyone. Just let your body move for you!
2. Say "I LOVE YOU" while looking deeply into your eyes at the mirror. This could be very uncomfortable at first, but saying how much you love yourself is a step to give love to you. Do this every day morning and night or every time you pass a reflection of yourself out in the public, tell to yourself "I LOVE YOU". Allow your heart to open and feel every emotion that may rise without judgement. See that person in the mirror eye to eye, and say the three words it is dying for you to hear: I LOVE YOU.
3. Every time you apply your favorite lotion or coconut oil on your body, say kind words and feel how it feels gracefully. Take the time to let your fingers touch the parts of you. Look at the beauty marks, curve, feel of the softness of your skin with such love. Tell every single cell of your body how you love it.
4. Take a hot bath and splurge a thing on two on organic products that you always love. It could be soaps, bath bombs, epsom salt, body wash that let your body feel how luxurious it is. You can fill the bath tub with rose petals, and light a scented candle or a soft music to get you relaxed. Take a glass of red wine or hot tea with you to soothe you. Or light a Himalayan Salt Lamp near you for added relaxation.
5. If you are curious on some fandom out there that other people kept on loving and talking over and over, give yourself the chance to learn why they love it too. Read the books, see the movie and look it up online what is it about. Or perhaps a hobby you wanted to learn. Whatever it is, don't stop learning!
6. A 10-15minute of meditation out with nature is a good for the mind, body and spirit. It centers you before starting your day and focuses on the present moment. Do not beat yourself up when you are starting. Practice and focus on the breath when you meditate. You can also do yoga. There are videos online that can help you start.
7. Write a love letter to yourself. Tell yourself the positive qualities about you. Pour your heart out and just write what your heart wanted to say.
8. Massages. Well, who doesn't love massages? Let the masseuse use coconut oil for massaging your body.
9. Prepare a healthy meal for yourself. You can have fresh salad, fresh juice (coconut water, fruits and vegetables), kombucha, hot tea or a vegetable sandwich. Nourishing the body within will show on the outside how you take care of it.
10. Receive with grace. No matter how big or small, a simple 'Thank You" while looking at the person in the eye is a beautiful gift because not a lot of people do not take time for this. Feel in your heart how it feels when you receive from other people whether it be a compliment, help, or food.
11. This is optional, but if your body is ready, you can purchase a Yoni Egg. It may sound scary at first, but it is an intimate way with our wombs after years of shutting her out. It is a crystal shaped like an egg to be inserted inside of a woman's sacred temple. I promise you, it won't get lost inside your body. You can also do a Yoni Steam if you prefer. Trust me when I say this that it is sexy. Look it up online about it.
12. Learn to say "NO" on things that do not serve you. Say it without being guilty. You are giving to yourself first before anyone. You are the priority. I wouldn't call it being selfish, but I rather call it SELF-LOVE.

Just added this on the list! :)
 
13. Buy a sexy lingerie for yourself. Lace? Fun sexy print? Go for it! Throw away the old ones!
14. Gratitude. At the end of the day, be thankful no matter how small it is. Write it down on your journal. Was it a call from someone? A friend who listened to you? The sunset? Chocolate? The stars? Fresh watermelon? List it down.
15. Sleep naked.
16. Breast massage with coconut oil.

This Valentine's Day, or whatever day it be, SELF-LOVE is the most beautiful gift you can to yourself. And it all starts from in the inside. :)

xoxo,
Chloe

Human Heart Nature SafeProtect for Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF15

The sun is deadly to our skin as we speak. Sun protection is important every day no matter where we are or what the weather is -- sunny, cloudy, rainy or snowy! UVA and UVB rays are harmful to our skin which could cause premature aging and brown spots if we do not do anything to protect ourselves as early as now. If you still do not have the habit of wearing sunblock, please do so. This isn't just about beauty, but also for our health and safety when we are out in the sun.

I am happy they finally released a sunscreen 100% natural, Paraben-free and reef-friendly. I had to purchase the biggest size to suit my sun protection need.

SafeProtect for Kids Mineral Sunscreen SPF15 200g | Php399.75

Let your kids create memories that last while caring for them in the long run with SafeProtect, your ally in year-round sun protection.

Armors: SafeProtect's PA+++ rating provides high protection against skin-aging UVA rays.

Blocks: Don't see double - SafeProtect's SPF 15 blocks 93% of skin-burning UVB rays! SPF 30 actually blocks only 4% more.

Cares: With a reef-friendly formulation, SafeProtect is free from harmful chemicals present in commercial sunscreens that cause the bleaching of corals when washed off.

Did You Know? That thin white film on your kids’ skin means SafeProtect is actively shielding them from harmful UV rays AND saving the reefs. Tell ‘em to rock that white, eco-warrior!

Lucky for me this sunblock was on SALE! Why was that? According to the saleslady I talked to a month ago, she said this sunblock will soon be discontinued and the company will create a sunscreen for kids with an SPF30. They had to bring down the price because... they had to! From Php600, it was marked down to Php399.75.

You might also be wondering why I am using a sunscreen for KIDS. It's simply for me; I like to use it that's all.

Even as for an adult myself, this sunscreen is good and it protected me while I was out in the sun. I always give it a good shake and apply sunscreen on to my clean skin. It smells like KAOLIN CLAY and I do not like the smell of it. But I had to forget the smell and remind myself I am doing it for my skin. The sunscreen feels sticky and will leave a white film on to the skin -- which is not surprising at all because it supposed to happen. I always make sure to give myself an extra 15-20minutes before leaving the house just to be sure it has settled on my me and sealed my skin from the sun! I pay extra attention to my face, neck, decolletage, the back of my hands and other areas exposed to the sun. I did not experience any irritation or breakouts when I used this product. If the white film is worrying you, it will leave no trace of it after you give it a few minutes and you're good to go. Unless it's your first time using sunscreen, it will take time to add a few adjustments but it is a good investment that will protect your skin for years!

I know I should've used sunscreen with SPF30, but I surely will buy one once I ran out of this. If I feel I need to reapply during the day, even for an oily skin myself, it does feel uncomfortable. I use a blotting paper to soak excess oil, then apply sunscreen. I try not to think about the sticky feeling that much but once I am done, it feels good to be protected from the UV rays. The white film is very evident which makes me look like a zombie in public, but it will settle in a few minutes. Give it time. I travel anywhere with this sunscreen on hand, I am careful not to squeeze the tube by accident and prevent it from spilling all over my bag.

Human Heart Nature's SafeProtect Sunscreen is Reef-friendly which means the corals in the sea are unharmed from being bleached from commercial sunscreen's chemicals when washed off. Not only you're giving yourself a 100% Natural and Paraben-free for you but also for our aquatic friends! Remember to give this sunscreen a shake before use to prevent the oils and the cream from separating.

Protecting ourselves from the sun is serious. Do not stay under the sun for too long even while using sunscreen. Don't squint when out in the sun! Wear sunglasses, wide brim hat and use umbrellas to shield yourself from the sun. Eat healthy food as such tomato, green tea, oranges, spinach etc. Hydrate yourself everyday!

This product is good for both adult and kids.

xoxo,
Chloe

Philcillin Crocodile Oil Soap

Crocodile Oil? I get goosebumps when I hear this. Is this a new thing I never heard of? I love skin care but this oil makes me uncomfortable.

On my recent trip we had in Davao to visit my relatives, I had these red spots on my calves (front)! It wasn't itchy nor irritated, but they're just there. I had no idea if I was bitten by mosquitoes or if I had allergies of some sort. I had no clue nor could I recall anything that could make this happen. I was worried what these were.

Just hours before our flight back to Manila, we had a quick stop at CROCODILE PARK. I lost count how many times I've been there. You could see crocodiles plus other animals and get to take pictures together with a python (harmless... I think!), baby orangutan, baby crocodile and a Cockatoo(?). (Was it a Cockatoo?) But one thing that intrigued me besides their Ostrich Ice Cream and Crocodile Ice Cream in different flavors, was their CROCODILE OIL. I've never heard of such a thing. I went inside their souvenir shop and head straight to the skin care products made out of crocodile oil.

At first I was a little skeptical. I do not know anyone who uses crocodile oil in their beauty regimen. They are c-r-o-c-o-d-i-l-e-s! I get scared! I read a pamphlet they handed out and it has lots of benefits for our skin. I instantly thought about these red spots on my calves, thinking this could help me get rid of it.

Besides their best selling crocodile oil, they also sell soaps and lotions made out of this oil as well. I wanted to try it out first if crocodile oil are suited for me. I was a bit hesitant, but wishing it could help me with my skin problem, I decided to buy their small crocodile oil soap (chocolate).

Philcillin Crocodile Oil Soap (Chocolate) 50g | Php190

After crocodile oil penetrates the skin, it can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, activate cell regeneration, speed up the metabolism, accelerate the replacement of old skin cells. 

I picked the chocolate variant because I love chocolate! It's a 50g crocodile oil soap loaded with benefits of a crocodile's oil and the benefits of chocolate. Before I used it on my calves, I tested it first just to see if I was allergic to it. Thank goodness, I wasn't.

I use this soap everyday for a month to wash my legs (Why not the whole leg reap the soap's benefits and not just the calves?) with this soap. Though the product says it is in chocolate, it rather smells like a peppermint. I find the smell of it unexpected. When the last bit of soap I had was gone, I checked my calves and the red spots finally dried up. I did not experience any redness on my legs when I used this soap. All I got to do now is wait for my skin to fully heal and hopefully these dried brownish spots lighten.

Even with the positive results I had, there is still a part of me that is a little hesitant. I am really not sure if 'd purchase these again on my next visit. Or maybe I just couldn't get my mind off how scary crocodiles are? I had the feeling I still need a little bit more of convincing or time. I would love to read other reviews about the product. There were a lot of people say it was a great find,... but I'm the kind of person who likes to read details on how it worked (or not) on them.

Have you tried crocodile oil as well?

Image Credit: Philcillin Crocodile Oil

Pricelist for Crocodile Oil Products:
Crocodile oil 2ml -- P200
Balm 20ml -- P1,300
Crocodile Oil 35ml -- P1,800
Soap 50g -- P190
Soap 90g -- P380 

Davao Crocodile Park - Philicillin
Riverfront Corporate City, Diversion Road, Ma-a, 8000 Davao City, Philippines
028335680 / 0822868883
Shop Online: http://crocodilepark.ph/product/philicillin-crocodile-oil/


xoxo,
Chloe

SNOE Eau La la Seed Serum Natural Beauty Bar

I have a little confessing to make, and it was a slight mistake I got myself into over the last 6 months. I will not be sharing you the details, but what I can tell you is that, it was definitely something I learned my lesson from. Well, my skin was doing a-ok when I did something caused my skin to dark! Yes, the struggle is real! It was a long wait to get my skin recover, then repurchase some of my favorite products that I know has worked for me.

You know I love SNOE's Extra Strength Whitening Powder Mask. I used it for 2-3weeks and it never failed me. I try dedicating a few minutes everyday for this mask to lighten my skin, but there are some days that I have to set it aside. But if I did find time, I let it be a 'nourishing' time for me and not rush into things. Over the last 2-3weeks of using this product, I still have got to say, it works. It does take time though, and have to paired with other whitening products as well to help hasten the process. I love mixing the whitening powder and solution like I am doing an experiment.

I paired this powder mask, also from SNOE, their Eau La La Seed Serum Natural Beauty Bar.

 SNOE Eau La La Seed Serum Natural Beauty Bar 100g | Php399

Chia. Prune.

Anti-Fatigue. Hydrating. Fades Discolorations. Antioxidant.

Do-re-mi-fa-so-La La La! Sing in the shower with Eau LaLa Seed Serum Beauty Bar. This prune and natural vegetable-based bar lathers onto the skin ato leave it feelings cleansed, hydrated, supple and renewed! It contains real seeds to lightly exfoliate and increase skin's radiance to help prepare your skin to absorb the full benefits of your Eau LaLa skin regimen!

Contains:

Chia seed extract -- contains high concentrations of alpha linolenic acid that helps in effective skin moisturization and promotes skin elasticity

Prune extract -- strong anti-oxidant superfood that is rich in hydroxycinnamic acids and anthocyanins that protect the skin against free radicals. It adds suppleness to the skin because of its anti-aging and moisturizing benefits.

The sales person asked me what my skin concern were, and I told her I needed something to lighten my skin with. She suggested I use this soap because it helps lighten discolorations. I didn't know if I should take it because the price was something I did not expect at all. But I thought, if the powder mask helped my skin before, perhaps this soap could also be as good. I gave it a shot.

After I applied my Extra Strength Gluthatione Whitening Powder Mask, I use this soap to wash off the mask and let it sit on the skin that needs to be lightened for 2-3minutes. The soap has a beautiful red color with chia seeds on it (the tiny black ones). It smells like cherries by the way and it is amazing! I know chia seeds have tons of great benefits for the body, but I am not sure if it works well with the exfoliating my skin.

After several uses of this soap and the powder mask, I did see an improvement. It wasn't a drastic change, but I could definitely see it lightened. The soap is good, but I wouldn't suggest using this soap alone to get results. It has to be paired with other whitening products (creams, masks, liquid, powder, etc.) to see its lightning lightening skin! Skin lightening takes tons of time and patience is always key. Do apply sunblock to protect yourself from the sun!

As for my dark skin dilemma after one mistake I did 6 months ago, I am very happy to report the progress of my skin is way a lot better now. It is an awesome feeling! Just giving myself a few more months to let it fully heal itself and regain its suppleness.

I am not really sure if I'd be repurchasing because of the price, but it was nice I get to try this soap. I do not think I have read any reviews about this so far.

xoxo,

Chloe

Etude House Moonlight Blending Sleeping Cream | Blueberry

I am in love with this Blending Sleeping Cream by Etude House! I have tried one of these months ago but I was not able to make a post for you all. But fear not! I knew I need to tell you why I bought some of these awesome creams again from my last visit at Etude House. And come to think of it, I need to buy a few more because that's how much I love it.

The one's I have tried so far are: SHEA BUTTER and OLIVE. And today I'd be reviewing the BLUEBERRY kind because this provides moisture and antioxidants for the skin.

I could feel my skin needs a pick-me-up because of a lot of things going on! I need to give my skin a break!

Moonlight Blending Sleeping Cream (Blueberry) | Php68

This is a Blending Sleeping Cream containing Blueberry extract, Lavender, Chamomile and Mint. Blend together Sleeping Cream's golden herb water-gel and richly nourishing cream contents to moisturize skin overnight for a lucid, bright moonlight-like complexion.

Directions:

1. Squeeze paper cover to slightly open up and remove enclosed spoon.

2. Remove sealing cover slowly starting from the end of spoon handle.

3. Break off the spoon from pack container and evenly blend together golden herb water gel-like and cream with spoon's smaller end.

4. Pick up blended Sleeping Cream with hands and evenly apply a certain amount onto face. Wear overnight and rinse off with lukewarm water the next morning.

The Blending Sleeping Cream has 8 variants to choose from: Royal Jelly, Shea Butter, Olive, Blueberry, Rosehip, Evening Prim, Seaweed, and Green Tea. It is a cream used lastly on evening skincare routine. But sometimes I like to use this alone after toner. It still works great!

Just look how cute the details are in this packaging! I love the name of the product as well! And the cream itself comes in a unique way of presentation: a spoon. Yes, a spoon! I was surprised to find a spoon with the product in it. How cute is that!

This blueberry Moonlight Blending Sleeping Cream has a lovely scent. Peel the sticky paper off the spoon and you will find two types of emollient: a transparent gel and a pinkish cream just like an egg yolk. The best part of this is detaching the handle and mix the products onto the spoon and you'll get a gel-like pinkish cream to be applied on the face, neck, decolletage and the back of the hands. I love the idea of mixing things such as these!

I wasn't able to take a picture of the product once the packaging was opened. I wish you could have seen it but I did not want to waste time taking pictures while the cream is exposed for so long.

It didn't felt sticky on my face. It made my skin look dewy before I went to bed. I still had a lot product in my spoon for me to use in one night. But I can't let it go exposed for hours! What I did was, I used the rest of the cream on my elbows, legs and feet to give it antioxidants as well. :) By morning, my skin feels refreshed and soft.

This is amazing! It makes any "ordinary" day of applying creams into something engaging and fun! Everything is so cute! I would love to try other variants of blending sleeping cream!

xoxo, 

Chloe