Tony Moly Kiss Lover Style in PK14 Girl Pink

I've been through the red lipstick and nude lipstick stage. It's now pink's time to shine. Since the weather's rather gloomy and chilly lately, I reach for a lipstick that gives a just right pop of color on my face - something that makes me look alive and not pale. And of course, something that's not drying.

Tony Moly Kiss Lover Style in PK14 Girl Pink

• Contains Super Moisture Oil Complex with 10 kinds of vegetable oil & butter
• Moisturizing hydration coating veil creates smooth lips
• Creates vivid and sharp color look and gorgeous volume
• Creates style to lips with natural shimmer

Tony Moly's packaging is always simple and minimalist.

PK14 Girl Pink is one of the latest shades that hit the store shelves just last month or so. The name itself gives you an idea of how girly is would look like.

My, you aren't mistaken. It's as bubblegum pink as can be!

It has a moist texture but it's not too creamy or melty. The consistency is just right for it to glide on to your lips, but it won't easily rub off.

Swatches:

1 swipe vs 5 swipes

If you're into the super fresh and natural look, then one swipe will do to give your lips a hint of tint. Layer on for a brighter pop of color.

When applied subtly using my pinky finger

When applied straight from the tube

When worn:

 

Pros:

• Simple, classic packaging
• Moist texture but not glossy - more like demi matte
• Not drying
• Pigmented
• Buildable color
• Glides smoothly and melts on your lips' temperature
• Feels light and stays on like a tint, once it settles on your lips
• Doesn't get easily rubbed off
• Doesn't bleed or feather
• No shimmer

Cons:

• Fragranced

Price: P398.00
Available at Tony Moly stores nationwide 

I reach for this one when I'm feeling girly. The shade name is spot on! I prefer wearing it in a light, subtle layer though, compared to the full-on bright (almost neon) pink finish. 

What's your favorite pink lipstick?

Love,

Helen

Snow Skin Whitening Soap (7 Plant Extracts from the Swiss Alps)

From the makers of SnowCaps L-Glutathione Capsule comes whitening another product, Snow Skin Whitening Soap.

Snow Skin Whitening Soap (7 Plant Extracts from the Swiss Alps)

About the product:

It contains Gigawhite (that lightens the skin and reduces dark spots) and ACE-B3 (Aloe Vera Extract, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) to nourish and lighten the skin as well.

Ingredients:

What sets it apart from other whitening soaps is that is has none of those harsh (but really potent) skin whitening/bleaching agents, but instead it contains Alpaflor GigaWhite (7 plants extracts from the Swiss Alps ) that work synergistically to give the skin a more even tone.

Because I study the products I use, I found out that Snow Skin Whitening Soap and Celeteque Brightening Radiance Body Cream makes use of the SAME 7 actives.

Celeteque makes use of MulBright Complex, which refers to these 7 plant extracts: Mallow Extract, Peppermint Leaf Extract, Cowslip Extract, Lady's Mantle Extract, Fluellen Extract, Balm Mint Leaf Extract, and Yarrow Extract. These ingredients are said to reduce melanin formation, hence resulting to fairer, more even skin.

I think this soap is more of a brightening product, not really a whitening product. You can therefore use these two products to achieve a more even skin tone faster.

Notice the packaging has the profile of Snow White. For this soap, it's Snow White and the 7 plants!

Pros:

• The box is sealed, and each bar of soap is wrapped in plastic to ensure cleanliness and freshness.

 

• It comes in a cute flip-top packaging.

• Ingredients are listed on the box.
• The product is gentle on the skin. Instead of harsh actives, it makes use of nature's best to whiten the skin.
• It makes the skin look brighter and healthier with consistent use.

Cons:

• It doesn't smell fresh/fragrant. The scent reminds me of a gulaman/halaman hybrid.
• It gives my skin a squeaky clean feel, so I have to use lotion afterwards.
• It's not as potent as the other whitening soaps I've tried.
• One bar is not enough to notice a significant whitening effect.

Neutral:

• It can be used for both face and body, but I prefer to use it on the body alone.
• About the issue with whitening soaps melting easily, just keep it out of the water (or out of the bathroom, if necessary) to keep it solid for longer and to maximize its worth.

Price: P149.00

Available in Mercury Drugstores, Robinsons Supermaket, and Southstar Drugstores

If you want to achieve healthier-looking, more even skin tone without all the harsh bleaching agents in typical whitening soaps, you may want to give this gentle soap a try.

Like Snow Caps - Premium 500mg Glutathione Capsule on Facebook for more information.

Love,

Helen

Something Cute: Etude House Style Me Body Graffiti

Etude House Style Me Body Graffiti is so nostalgic. The 90's kid in me remembers buying Chupa Chups lollies with either (temporary) tattoos or Spice Girls stickers inside the foil packs. Those are now long gone, but look what we have here!

Etude House Style Me Body Graffiti

Fashion is one of the best ways to display your personal sense of uniqueness. The most stylish individuals have a natural knack for combining colors and textures. Etude House Style Me Body Graffiti is a stylish body sticker with trendy design and long-wearing effect that let's you express your style with these wonderful moods: Club Look, Lovely Look, Punk Look, and World Cup Look. 

Lovely Look

The Lovely Look pack requires no water. You just cut the desired shape/design, remove the protective plastic film, then press and rub the sticky side of film for 5-10 seconds onto your skin.

The separate heart balloons and ribbons you see on the right requires water though. You can use an atomizer or a wet towel to soak to back side of the paper film, then press lightly for 10-20 seconds.

Club Look

The Club Look pack requires water application, same as the ribbons and heart balloons above. This one's really cute - the designs glow in the dark! :D

Price: P248.00

Available at all Etude House stores nationwide

Like Etude House Philippines on Facebook for more information. Which design do you like better, Lovely Look or Club Look? :)

Love,

Helen