Cathy Doll Deo Launch Party

Last Thursday, Cathy Doll launched their new Mineral Deodorant line. As a brand that's dear to me, I took a half day leave from work and braved the rain and traffic to attend the event. I usually avoid crowds and physical events since we're still in a pandemic, but I'll always make time for Cathy Doll. 💕

 

💚 Cathy Doll Whitening & Moisturizing Mineral Deodorant Stick 💚

💚 Cathy Doll Whitening & Moisturizing Mineral Deodorant Spray 💚

💗 Cathy Doll Whitening & Smoothening Mineral Deodorant Spray 💗

💗 Cathy Doll Whitening & Smoothening Mineral Deodorant Stick 💗

 

These are 2x natural whitening deos in spray and stick form. I've tried Cathy Doll whitening products before, and in my experience, they take their whitening claims seriously! Choose between moisturizing or smoothening variants, whichever suits your underarm care needs more. Best part - they're priced at below PHP 200 each! These will be available in November 2022.

I got the chance to play fun games at the event:

This is their "Arms Up To Dice" game, wherein I had to roll either 1, 3, or 5 to win a prize. Thankfully, I rolled a 3! I won this cute teddy holding the new Cathy Doll Whitening & Moisturizing Mineral Deodorant Stick. I gave the cute stuffed toy to my youngest sister. 😍

 

Ah, the claw machine! I took my sweet time to position the claw accurately to an egg that there were 5 seconds left. OMG! When I successfully caught it, the staff told me to check if there was a paper inside... and I won this super adorable Cathy Doll x Hello Kitty Cotton Shine Blusher in 01 Frozen Strawberry! This is a shimmery pink blush and I can't wait to use to at work tomorrow.

Thank you, Cathy Doll team, for always preparing fun games at your events! 😗

 

Great food at Luxent Hotel

 

 

Mr. Lance Lee, President of Lifestrong Marketing Inc.

 

 

Cathy Doll through the years - we looked back at their Grand Launch in May 2016

 

 

Cathy Doll's 1st Anniversary | All Dolled Up with Cathy Doll event in May 2017

 

 

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Product Launch with Elisse Joson in September 2019

 

 

Rooting for my beauty blogger friends Nikki (event host), Genzel, and Kaycee

 

 

Hello, lovely seatmate Genzel!

 

Nikki with Precious Paula Nicole

 

Divine Divas in the house!

 

I check the ingredient lists of the Mineral Deodorant Sticks, and they were as short as natural products can get. The Whitening & Moisturizing variant was made of ammonium alum, water, aloe vera leaf juice, perfume, and two colorants (to give the stick a green appearance). The Whitening & Smoothening variant had pomegranate, mangosteen, and cherry blossom extracts instead of aloe. These are non-sticky, non-staining, and free from harmful chemicals.

 

Cathy Doll White Milk Shine products

Cathy Doll cosmetics - love that they're of good quality and budget-friendly at the same time! I can imagine my younger self spending my allowance on these.

Beauty Queens Alison Black and Tracy Maureen Perez 👸👸

 

Ms. Margaret Lee, General Manager of Lifestrong Marketing Inc. who ages in reverse

Thank you, Ms. Margaret and Cathy Doll, for having me! My heart and beauty arsenal are full. 😆😗

 

Cathy Doll is available online in Lazada, Shopee, Watsons, Zalora, etc.🛒🛍

Love,

Helen

 

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Pink Wednesday: Unisex lipstick from Cathy Doll

We will be featuring Cathy Doll's One Draw Semi Matte Lip in 11 Unisex for today's lip swatch.💄 

 

What I love about it:

💗 Flattering pink shade

💗 Slim bullet for easy application (even on the curves of the lips)

💗 Buttery smooth glide

💗 Semi-matte finish

💗 Non-drying

💗 Comfortable wear

 

Price: PHP 149

Available in Shopee

 

Love,

Helen

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Review: Pink bath essentials from Hygienix & Cathy Doll

Pink bath essentials + a quick review 🌸 

 

Hygienix Body Wash in Super Sakura (PHP 200/500ml)

👍 This body wash has a very clean (almost clinical) scent with hints of floral. I like it!

👍 It contains Vitamin E and sakura extracts.

👍 It lathers well and is easy to rinse off.

👍 It cleans my skin well. Initially, my skin felt squeaky clean, but long term use has proven that it is indeed non-drying.

👍 It kills 99.99% E. coli and S. aureus bacteria.

👍 It's free from 10 unwanted chemicals: triclosan, triclocarban, alcohol, paraben, silicone, DEA, lanolin, formaldehyde-releaser, mineral oil, and petrolatum.

👍 It comes in 2 other variants: Mega Menthol (WANT!) and Citrus Blast.

👍 It's very affordable for its quality, and the brand even goes on sale.

 

I wanted to use a lotion that would go well the my clean, floral scent of my body wash, so I shopped my stash and found this. 🛍 

 

 

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion (PHP 199/50ml)

👍 This lotion has a pleasant, floral scent.

👍 It has a milky, pearly texture which makes the skin glow. ✨

👍 It contains a cocktail of skin brighteners - arbutin, niacinamide, white mulberry bark extract, snail secretion extract, hydrolyzed collagen, centella asiatica extract, vitamin C, and glutathione.

👍 It delivers an instant whitening effect.

👍 It absorbs quickly and is definitely not sticky.

👍 It does not come off with just water. The product stays on your skin.

👎 The whitening effect is not permanent, of course.

👎 Packaging says it contains intense glutathione, but glutathione is the last ingredient on the list.

👎 Packaging is too big for its quantity. A smaller tube would suffice.

 

Love,

Helen

 

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New stuff from Cathy Doll

My ever so thoughtful Cathy Doll family sent over some of their new products to try! These arrived last week and it's only during the weekend that I've got the chance to do an unboxing. 😍

 

New stuff from Cathy Doll

Cathy Doll Color Tint Hair Treatment (PHP 79 each)

in Red Rose, Pink Rose, Emerald Green, Modern Blue, and Violet

Cathy Doll Invisible Mask Sheet

Cloudy - Collagen & Peptide Firming

Morning - 5 Hyaluron Moisturizing

Twilight - Vitamin C & Arbutin Moisturizing

Cathy Doll Hya Cushion Facial Cleanser (PHP 229)

Cathy Doll Anti-AC Cushion Facial Cleanser (PHP 229)

Cathy Doll Aqua Sun Non-Greasy Body Sun Serum SPF 50 PA+++ (PHP 199)

Cathy Doll 99% Aloe Vera & Snail Serum Soothing Gel (PHP 199)

 

I'm most excited to try the new mask sheets! I haven't seen them being sold online yet. I'm also very curious about the new facial cleansers. I like the simple, less tweetums design of their new items. The small 60g tube of aloe gel is a bit pricey as huge aloe tubs with 300g product also fall in the same price range, so it better be good. I like the small tube though as it's more portable and hygienic than big tubs. Reviews soon!

 

Love,

Helen

 

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Review & Swatch: Cathy Doll Sweet Aqua Tint

Hi, loves! Sharing with you a review of the super cute Cathy Doll Sweet Aqua Tint in Cherry. 🍒🍬

 

Ingredients and other product info

 

The packaging is just so adorable and seeing it in my kit makes me happy. 💖

 

I used Cathy Doll Ready 2 White White Boosting Cream on my face + the Sweet Aqua Tint on my lips and cheeks.

 

Pros:
❤️ Super cute packaging 😍
❤️ Does not spill
❤️ Pigmented
❤️ Easy to blend on the cheeks
❤️ Does not dry too quickly so there is ample time to blend
❤️ Looks like a natural flush
❤️ Long lasting as a blush, even on my oily skin
❤️ Sweat-proof
❤️ No breakouts
❤️ Instant gradient lips
❤️ Smells sweet
❤️ Tastes sweet - like candy!!! 🍬
❤️ Very affordable
❤️ Value for money - contains 10g of product!

Cons:
💔 If you're not a fan of gradient lips, this always settles darker on the inner part of the lips

Price: PHP 199 (but goes on sale for PHP 179) 🛒
 

I love using this during quick errands or whenever I feel like it, even when I'm stuck at home. 😉

 

Love,

Helen

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Cathy Doll Get Sweat Matte Tint & Lip Coat

Here are my workout essentials! ✨

Cathy Doll Get Sweat Matte Tint & Lip Coat, Toni Sia Body Love Stretch Sculpt Set, and a pair of cute 3lb lavender dumbbells!

 

Cathy Doll Get Sweat Matte Tint & Lip Coat in #03 Bowling Pink 🎳 is a sweat-proof and mask-proof lippie!

The matte liquid lipstick side sets quickly, while the clear, glossy lip coat seals in the color.

 

It appears more vibrant when used with the top coat. This can withstand light snacks but not full meals. I wore this during a 1-hour Barre class, and after 400 calories burned, this lippie didn't budge at all! I found a keeper!👄

 

Love,

Helen

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Effective Pampaputi (A Bonne & Cathy Doll)

First of all, my skin is already fair to begin with.

But then again, I found some effective skin whitening products that has worked well for me. I've been using these for months already. This post is not for everyone. If you're not interested with skin whitening, feel free to skip this post. If you're interested, I'll share with you some of my favorite pampaputi products for the body. The three products featured are made in Thailand.

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. 😉

I bought a pack of A Bonne Spa Milk Salt from Watsons when I ran out of body scrub. I observed a lady looking at the body scrub shelf and picking this one up. Gumaya naman ako. I remember reading about this product in beauty forums ages ago, and people were raving about how effective it was.

I gave it a try when I went home that day and... I didn't like it! It was messy in a way because it's just mostly salt and whey particles and it didn't have a gel/cream base so it didn't go on smoothly even on my wet skin. And then I had a brilliant idea!

I used Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener as the gel base and added Spa Milk Salt to form a gritty paste. One beautiful attribute of the Spa Milk Salt is that it intensifies the scent of ANY shower gel/body wash I use with it. When used with Cathy Doll's Ready 2 White One Day Whitener, it intensifies the floral fragrance of my shower gel plus its own hint of creaminess (due to its milk content). My entire bathroom smells amazing every time I do this body scrub ritual. This effect is also evident on other mildly scented body wash, the Spa Milk Salt always intensifies the scent in a good way.

I remember reviewing this shower gel in 2016, and until one it's still one of my favorite shower gels as it is truly effective.

The last step to this body whitening ritual is using Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion. The packaging is simple but it looks pretty. It has a strong, pleasant floral scent. As a whitening lotion, it works INSTANTLY. The texture is very light and is easy to rub on your skin, is easily absorbed, and does not leave white streaks. However, my body has always been dry as a desert, so it's not that moisturizing for me. I prefer this lotion for daytime use, while a richer body butter at night.

Before & After using A Bonne Spa Milk Salt + Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener + Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion

Take note that I do not scrub my skin everyday. I do this 3-step ritual once a week. The body wash and lotion are safe to use everyday. 👍

Price:

A Bonne Spa Milk Salt (PHP 85)

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White One Day Whitener 450ml (PHP 349)

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Whitener Body Lotion 50ml (PHP 199)/150ml (PHP 549)

Love,

Helen

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Current Skincare Routine

Just sharing with you guys my current skincare routine! 😉 This post was inspired by my friend Merry-An who messaged me on IG asking what skincare products I can recommend.

Here are the products I am currently using!

The cleanser, toner, and moisturizer - I've been consistently using since last year. The anti-acne products I just use as needed. As for the eye cream, I'm trying my best to use them everyday.

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Lightening Foam Cleanser (P199)

Anti-pollution substance, skin brightening, helps prevent formation of wrinkles, helps reduce dark spots

I used this facial wash everyday for 4 months and now it's empty! I started using this when my face had an allergic reaction from a makeup counter makeover (yikes!) and this helped my skin calm down to it's normal, spot and itch-free state. It contains Glutathione and extracts from berries for brighter complexion. I'm not sure how a facial wash could diminish wrinkles (I don't think it does), but it does help my skin look less dull.

Backread more Cathy Doll reviews here.

AcneCare Anti-Acne Toner (P149)

with Micro Silver; Visibly reduces acne, pimples and oily skin

One of my well-loved, reliable toners since 2018. This is the second bottle I've emptied, and I have another one as backup in my stash. Read my detailed review of this affordable and effective toner here.

Fresh Skinlab Jeju Aloe Ice Soothing Gel Lotion (P199)

I started using this twice a day last June 2019, and the tub is still half full! Sometimes, I also use this on my body when I'm too lazy to use a separate lotion. I think this will last me a year. Confession: I didn't really care about aloe gel lotions until Anne Clutz reviewed this one for the second time on her skincare update. She was glowing, and I was sold! I had a hard time finding a tub that time since it went viral and was sold out everywhere, and BF bought this for me! 😍 This water-based moisturizer has aloe barbadensis leaf water as second ingredient, but the third ingredient is alcohol, which could be a turn-off for some. I used to put this inside the ref for maximum cooling effect, but then realized that leaving it in room temperature was just fine and it still had a mild cooling/soothing effect. It leaves my skin moisturized, but sometimes, it's not enough for the dry and cold air in the office as my cheeks still feels slightly flaky by mid-day. On most days, it works well and my skin looks healthy. It has a light texture and it doesn't clog my pores. I have the original formulation with paraben, but they have reformulated and removed paraben from the ingredients on the second release. For me, this one's a nice, affordable moisturizer that feels delightful on my skin. I do feel an instant cooling down of my skin's temperature, but nothing too minty/tingly.

 

Quick Fx Pimple Eraser (P59)

with Glycolic acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin C & Niacinamide

This was part of my #SMKBeauty loot, and to be honest, I was scared of using it at first. It was M and the good reviews I read that convinced me to give it a try, and I'm happy I did. I only use this as needed, of course. It effectively dries up my pimples, and stops them from popping out when I feel an itchy bump on my skin. You may read my full review here.

Mentholatum Acnes Sealing Jell (bought from Taiwan)

Anti-bacteria & prevent acne

It contains 2% sulphur and salicylic acid to treat pimples. It comes in a clear gel formula that dries without leaving a trace on the skin. It's not drying, but it does nothing. It doesn't act fast, at least for me. Well, I still use it sometimes because it's still better than not using anything at all. I'm just using it up, but I won't repurchase.

Cathy Doll Ready 2 White Milky Tone Up Eye Serum (P249)

This eye roll on reminds me of Garnier's product that was released a decade ago. This one contains milk for your dark circles, and the serum texture feels hydrating while being lightweight. The roller ball applicator feels cool on the skin, and can double as eye massage. The formula is mild and it never irritated my eyes.

Clinique All About Eyes

Reduces circles, puffs

What I have is a 7ml GWP tub, but the full-sized 15 tub retails for P2,300. This one's such a treat to use as it's instantly absorbed by the thin skin around the eye area. It makes my skin super soft. I also try to use this every night as I'm starting to see crows feet. GASP! Will update you guys if this truly helps. Wait for it in a few months. Haha!

I think my skincare routine is pretty simple. What's your current skincare routine?

Love,

Helen

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