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Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath

Bought for: Free with points | SRP: P199 (490ml)

Bought from: Sample Room

Recently, I found myself using body wash more often just because regular bath soaps can be too drying on the skin. So when we finished the one we have from Olay, I immediately gave Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath a try. It wasn't my first time using a Watson's very own product - the first one was a hand lotion - but it still excites me whenever I am using a product that's new and natural. The thought of using body oils and whatnot really is interesting for me.

CLAIMS

Experience double the power of Rice Bran for extra brightening; Rice Bran from Japan made to brighten the skin. Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Bath & Body range contains Organic Rice Bran from Japan. One of Japan’s best-kept beauty secrets, rice bran has been used for centuries to brighten and even out skin tone, for luminous-looking skin. This cream bath gently cleanses the skin with a soothing soap-free formula that releases an airy foam.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Natural Rice Bran Oil is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E for healthier and more radiant skin.
Organic Rice Bran Extract has a powerful antioxidant to brighten and rejuvenate the skin.
Organic Soybean Extract helps renew skin and contains lecithin to prevent premature ageing.
Vitamin B3 and E protect against UV damage and boost the skin’s radiance and elasticity.

***Free from Paraben, Mineral Oil, Silicones, Colourants, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Soap, Isothiazolinone (MIT, CMIT, BIT)

HOW TO USE

Apply an appropriate amount of Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath onto your palm or a sponge. Gently massage all over your body. Rinse off thoroughly with water.

PACKAGING

The packaging is what you'd expect to look like when you say 'natural'. I say it looks very simple and earth-friendly. You will be able to see all necessary information about the product on the bottle. It comes with a wooden cap and pump that function well. One bottle has 490 ml of product so it must be nice to have travel-sized bottles wherein you can decant some into.

SCENT, TEXTURE AND EASE OF APPLICATION

Naturals by Watsons Rice Bran Cream Bath smells fresh and subtle. It comes in a thin cloudy liquid type that lathers richly when applied onto the skin. Not as soapy as other body washes though so if you have perspired the entire day, you may have to use a lot more than what you normally use. This is just a minor issue though as product is inexpensive and it comes in a huge size bottle. Also, foamy cleansers can be too drying as well. I like that it rinses well and doesn't leave the skin taut and dry - thanks to all the oils and extracts it has.

PERFORMANCE

This is a great household product that you have to purchase if you are looking for a safe and affordable cream bath to use at home. It keeps skin healthy and soft and it definitely would bring out the skin's natural glow as it cleanses and refreshes skin. I'll definitely repurchase because everyone at home is liking it.

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It's really a great joy for me to talk about makeup brushes. It's been more than a year since I started building my collection and I'm genuinely happy that I now have hundreds of them in my vanity. But boy, you can't have too many makeup brushes is what I always tell myself. Anyway, here's a quick appreciation post with a Sigma brush kit I'm loving since last year but never had the chance to tell the world until, well, today. Here's to Sigma Color Pop Brush Kit!

It contains three travel size brushes - full heads but with shorter handles. They aren't as short as you think when you hear travel size because they're still pretty much of the standard length since Sigma brushes comes in unusually long handles. Three brushes are Sigma's bestsellers so you can never go wrong with this kit. The collection includes Sigma E25 Blending Brush, E55 Shading Brush and F40 Large Angled Contour Brush.

Packaging-wise...can you say anything awful based on what you're seeing? The lovely magenta handles are just sleek and sturdy. These are brushes you won't be ashamed of displaying on your vanity. It comes in a sturdy travel tin with polka dots design which fits all three brushes not so snugly. You can probably squeeze in one or two more small eye brushes inside.

The brushes does not shed and that's for sure with Sigma. They may be priced so steeply but you're truly getting your money's worth. The bristles are all soft and non-scratchy, they are firm and fine so application and blending is such a breeze. Two of the brushes comes in white hair and I'm happy they are easy to clean with a good brush cleanser. Another good thing about these is that they retain their shape even with numerous washing.

Sigma E25 Blending Brush. Get your most-seamless eye look every day with this SigmaTech® fiber brush, harsh lines disappear with the award-winning cult favorite.

Now I know why this is a brand's bestseller. The bristles are super soft and fluffy, not so dense so it really distributes eye shadows on the crease with ease. It's best use with powder pigments. The brush head is small so it's super easy to use whenever I am trying to deepen the crease shadow and buffing out harsh lines.

Sigma E55 Shading Brush. Get your most-even base application with this SigmaTech® fiber brush and your favorite cream or powder eyeshadow pigments and primers.

This brush is not just great for applying cream or powder eye shadows but works well as a concealer applicator especially on my brow bone. I sometimes use it in spot-concealing too. Also, this is the brush I'm reaching for whenever I'm smudging some dark eye shadows. It's dense but soft and works better with cream products in my opinion.

Sigma F40 Large Angled Contour Brush. Your everyday classic for blush and bronzer in extra-soft SigmaTech® fibers, sweep color across cheekbones for a natural, contour look.

This is your go-to, typical angled brush that you can use for multiple purposes. You can use it to apply light contour and bronzer but I mostly use it as a blush brush. The brush head isn't too huge so you can easily focus on where it matters. It's kinda flimsy too so it's very easy to use as a blending brush for cheeks because it distributes powder pigments in an airbrush finish.

I don't think this brush set is still available at https://www.sigmabeauty.com/ but I believe there are still retailers out there. I really do hope Sigma would restock or would even produce more brushes in pink handles!

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Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Treatment Creme

Bought for: Free with points | P199/200ml

Bought from: Sample Room

Here comes the newest from Cream Silk - Triple Keratin Rescue Treatment Creme in Ultimate Repair and Shine and Ultimate Straight. I don't know if you've seen my review about the conditioners but I love both and now I'm so happy that they also released a counterpart treatment cremes perfect for a weekly hair pampering session. This is like heaven sent to me because I'm having trouble with my hair nowadays. It's become so dry, dull and frizzy from the summer heat and lack of salon treatments. Now I'm so excited to get that shiny, sleek salon-like hair without spending a lot.

PACKAGING

Both are housed in a sturdy plastic tub that you have to twist open. It has an overall matte black body with touches of gold (ultimate repair and shine) and pink (ultimate straight). I love the overall packaging and it makes me think these are the luxury version of the old Cream Silk products lol. I appreciate all the necessary information that's printed on the jar. In that way, we're all aware of what we're actually putting on.

DIRECTION FOR USE

After washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner, apply Cream Silk Ultra Treatment Crème from root to tip and massage thoroughly to absorb into wet hair. Leave it on for 3 minutes. Rinse well after.

For extra nourishment and conditioning for your hair, the Cream Silk Triple Keratin Ultra Treatment Crème is recommended for use at least once a week.

ULTIMATE REPAIR AND SHINE

Cream Silk’s first potent treatment crème infused with our most advanced Triple Keratin Formula that deeply penetrates to treat every strand and instantly transform hair to ultimately beautiful.

With KERATIN RELAXERS to tame rebellious frizz, KERATIN SERUM to revive intense damage, KERATIN ESSENCE to restore extreme dullness.

Every treatment instantly nourishes each hair strand and helps repair damage inside and out for hair that's ultimately healthy and shiny.

The cream's thick and off-white in person and I honestly feel like it moisturizes deep down. All you need is a few minutes and your every strand feels like totally brand new. My hair is easier to fix whenever I use these treatments. Also, the fresh scent clings to the hair like forever. Just like most hair conditioners and treatments, it leaves a silky, slimy residue on the hair which I don't mind as I know those are hair relaxers for that hair with less frizz and damage.

Here comes the second variant! I honestly can't think of any thing different from the two variant. Both of them works like magic.

ULTIMATE STRAIGHT

Cream Silk’s first potent treatment crème infused with our most advanced Triple Keratin Formula that deeply penetrates to treat every strand and instantly transform hair to ultimately beautiful.

With KERATIN RELAXERS to tame rebellious frizz, KERATIN SERUM to revive intense damage, KERATIN ESSENCE to restore extreme dullness.

Every treatment instantly tames frizz and polishes hair strands from roots to tips for hair that's ultimately smooth and straight.

I seriously would spend and repurchase these new Cream Silk Triple Keratin Rescue Treatment Creme as with daily use, my hair is becoming more and more manageable. These are light on the hair too and doesn't make the scalp itchy and irritated. These are still available in Sample Room and the best thing is that you can snag these for free with the use of your SR points!

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The newest face of Ever Bilena Jodi Sta. Maria

It was a celebration of Filipina beauty when Ever Bilena named top actress Jodi Sta. Maria as its newest endorser.

“Ever Bilena is a local brand that caters to the different lifestyles of every Filipina,” shares Ever Bilena CEO Dioceldo Sy. “We are very pleased to have Jodi with us as she represents a strong and empowered woman who takes on different roles with poise and grace.”

Jodi is a critically acclaimed actress who earned Best Actress nominations in various prestigious award-giving bodies like Gawad Urian and International Emmys, she is also a top Psychology student, an acupuncture detoxification specialist, and a traveler.

(L-R) Ever Bilena key accounts manager Denice Sy, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Ever Bilena president and CEO Dioceldo Sy

Joining Sy in welcoming Jodi to the growing Ever Bilena family were Ever Bilena chief operations officer Siliman Sy, Ever Bilena key accounts manager Denice Sy-Munez, Ever Bilena marketing manager Olive Padilla, and EB Advance brand manager Creole David.

From being a doting mother to a critically acclaimed actress, and a top Psychology student, Jodi not only gives her best in every role given to her, she also makes sure to always look good.

“Makeup is a great way to boost one’s confidence,” shares Jodi. “But for me, it should only highlight your natural beauty and not overpower it.” As such, she opts for products that are classic and understated like Ever Bilena’s Matte Lipstick in Glam Red, EB Lip and Cheek Stain in Toast of New York, EB Dip Liner, and the All Day Liquid Foundation.

Ever Bilena chief operating officer Siliman Sy and marketing manager Olive Padilla

A woman of beauty and grace, Jodi is grateful to have another blessing come her way. “I’m very happy and thankful to be the newest face of Ever Bilena. I hope through this endorsement, I’m able to inspire others to be the best version of themselves.”

To learn more about Ever Bilena, visit www.everbilena.com.ph.

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Olay Natural White Ageless Aura Whitening and Anti-Aging Facial Cream

Bought for: Free with points | SRP: P45 (7.5g)

Bought from: Sample Room

Hey, there! Here's a review on the newest facial cream from Olay–Ageless Aura Whitening and Anti-Aging Facial Cream. The first time I saw this on Sample Room, I was like "I gotta try what's new from Olay." So there, I immediately carted it and after a couple of days, it was delivered to my doorstep. I would like to be one of those who will try and write about it because I know Olay and the brand has been with me especially while I was undergoing puberty. It was one of the very first skincare brands I used and trusted with my skincare problems.

Now that I aged some more, I'm so excited to discover something that is more appropriate for my skin. The new variant, Ageless Aura, claims to be an anti-aging and whitening product in one that caters more to probably working and middle-aged women like me. I am not someone who does so many things outdoor but the fact that my skin is not getting any younger makes me wanna incorporate all anti-aging products in my routine.

CLAIMS

Introducing the first 2-in-1 Whitening Cream – the new Olay Natural White Ageless Aura! It has dual benefit of Whitening + Anti-Aging that brightens skin and reduces look of wrinkles. It contains Mulberry Extract that helps to brighten skin and also contains Vitamin B3 that helps reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It also has SPF15/PA++ to protect skin from the sun.

It has Mulberry Root Extract (known to be anti-oxidant with skin lightening/brightening benefits and Vitamin B3/Niacinamide (widely known for its anti-aging properties). It contains two powerful ingredients for both whitening and anti-aging.

CLAIMS, DIRECTIONS, INGREDIENTS

PACKAGING

Product comes in convenient sachets like this with a seal cap. I'm not really a fan of sachets because they can be quite messy so having a seal cap like this is so useful. This makes it so travel-friendly too as it's super lightweight and thin. It's not even fragile so you don't have to be so careful with it. As usual, all necessary information are printed on the packaging. It includes the claims, ingredients, directions for use, caution as well as the expiry date.

SCENT, TEXTURE AND EASE OF APPLICATION

The scent is just right and not overpowering. The cream is opaque white, ever so slightly thicker than the rest of my moisturizer and almost whipped-like. I kind of expect that this will leave some streaky white lines but it actually did not. It blends well on the skin and is very hydrating too. It makes my skin look dewy and instant bright. The only thing is that the moisture level is quite too much for my oily skin that it tends to feel oily/greasy after application. It's not exactly one of those weightless moisturizer so if that's a bit of an issue, you know what to do. Nothing a blotting sheet and a powder can fix it though.

This is a day cream that is a bit tricky to layer under makeup as it makes the base cake like big time. On the other hand, if you have dry skin, the moisture would definitely help blend the foundation to avoid dry, flaky skin. After a few weeks of use, I did not really see much lightening but it's probably because my skin is leaning towards fair skin tone already. On the other hand, it does help in reducing redness and is perfect to apply on days when skin seems to lack some luster. With regular use, skin texture will soften and blemishes are less significant.

So is it worth it? For the price, I would say it is. However, there's a bit of contemplation whether or not I'll repurchase as I'm always on the lookout for new stuff. Also, this product isn't that miraculous for me to trade other skin care products I'm currently using and discovering in my years of blogging.

On a lighter note, go get Ageless Aura if: your skin needs moisture, your skin looks dull and needs brightening,you like natural ingredients, your skin is not allergic to Mulberry Extract and Niacinamide, you're looking for a good maintenance moisturizer to use on a daily basis and you're tight on budget.

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