Thursday, May 23, 2013

iWhite Skin Whitening Vita Facial Cream

Been wanting to try iWhite's facial cream since I saw it but I actually don't trust ANY face creams as it gives me oily finish. But as what I've shared before, I finally found the perfect face cream for me, which is the iWhite Aqua Moisturizing Cream. (Full review: )

iWhite Korea is so generous to send me some iWhite Facial Creams to give a try! So here, after a few weeks of road testing, finally, a review!

iWhite Korea Skin Whitening Vita Facial Cream
Sachet: 10mL / Tube: 65mL
Available at: Watsons and at any department stores.

The facial cream has 3 main purposes:

Whitening: The facial cream has Mulberry extract (which I think all iWhite products have) that helps whiten skin for an even toned compexion.

Protection: Has dual-UV protection (titanium dioxide) protects the skin from harmful Ultra-Violet rays which also causes premature ageing.

Make-Up Base: Has vitamins A, C, E, and panax ginseng to protect skin from harsh environment leaving you a smooth skin. Ideal for all types of makeup.


As usual, the tube is covered with a silver foil to avoid spilling. Which is really perfect for skin care products.

BEFORE and AFTER photos


Here's a before and after photo of the product on my face. It has a bit lightening effect. I hate the fact that it sets a bit on my nose, but I love that it somehow covered my pores.



Here's on my arm for a better swatch. Hihi! :)

So here are my thoughts:

Whitening: I can't see the whitening effect yet, but after application, I see it! Hehehe

Protection: Well this is perfect as a UV protection. Whenever I apply this and go out, I feel so protected. Doesn't harm my face at all.

Makeup base: It's actually my first time to use a makeup base so I can't tell more about the makeup base part. But I can say that it makes my foundation last longer.

PROS:

- Cheap! Less than P200 for one tube!
- I love the scent so much.
- Creamy!
- Glides smoothly on skin
- Has protecting features
- Instantly whitens skin

CONS:
- Makes my skin oily hours after applying.

RATING: 3/5

I do not hate this product nor it's not my super favorite. I gave it a fair rating because I am not really a fan of facial creams as what I've said and always saying. But as a makeup base and protection, it does the job. I don't think the product worked for me, but I swear, it's worth the try!

**The product was sent to me by the company but the thoughts expressed in this review are based on my own experiences.

By the way, if you're looking for my MOM post, I deleted it. I don't think my blog is ready for a member of the month because I lack members so I decided to just give it away through raffle. I'll have a separate post about it. And I'll add prizes, too. So stay tuned. :)

Monday, May 20, 2013

WInners: iWhite Korea Whitening Pack Giveaway

Hello! It's been a while! Hehe. Here's a short post. I'm here to announce the winners of my Mini Giveaway with iWhite Korea!

Here are the three lucky ladies who will receive iWhite Whitening Pack loots:


Congratulations!! :)
Thank you so much to everyone who joined. I appreciate it, really. ♥

Please e-mail me your shipping details to: itsmeclaili@gmail.com

So I still have rules. Remember to e-mail me 48 hours after I posted the winners. If a winner doesn't make it, I'll choose another winner, of course via the Rafflecopter again. And as what you've read on the contest guidelines, the shipping fee will be shouldered by the winners. Got that? :)

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Giveaway? PRESENT!

Have you noticed that I do not blog much about other bloggers giveaways anymore? That doesn't mean I don't support them okay? I'm just worried about the number of giveaway posts I've been posting lately.

But I can't help it! Ms. Aya of CodenameAya's giveaway is just so amazing! You want to see the prizes? Here!


There will be three (3) winners. All the set include the iWhite whitening pack but the first set include Girl Stuff nail polishes while the second set include San San BB Cream and foundation (which I both really want to try!)

Isn't it awesome?? Join now my clicking the photo!!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Summer Loves: Gluta-C Meets My Productivity

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You guys know how much I really love Gluta-C products right? I recently got full sized Gluta-C products from Sample Room which is the lotion and the soap which I posted on my IG few days ago. Remember my first Gluta-C purchase right? The Gluta-C Underarm and Bikini gel? Yep, that's how much I love Gluta-C. Anyway, my sister also got a jar of Gluta-C Whitening Scrub and we share because we live in one house! So I am going to include it on my Gluta-C product range!



I am going to do SHORT reviews about all our Gluta-C products I have at home!

GLUTA-C Underarm and Bikini Intense Whitening Gel - P199.00
(full review: http://clarisselitiatco.blogspot.com/2012/12/gluta-c-intensive-whitening-underarm.html)


I already wrote a review about this months ago but let me recap my thoughts about this product.

Texture: The gel is a watery like gel which is easily absorbed by the skin once you apply it.
Smell: Product claims it's odorless but I can still smell some fragrance but very minimal.
Lightening effect: The lightening effect is not seen a week after using but it can be seen with at least 1 month of use.

Overall, I can say that this product worked for me. It did its job on reducing the hair growth and whitening my underarms but the issue about removing the chicken skin, I did not see any effect. But I am still happy with the product.

Re-purchase? YES

GLUTA-C Intense Whitening Soap - P59.00 / P104.00
(this is my Sample Room review)


(image from Sample Room because I wasn't able to take a photo of the actual product I have)

Gluta C whitening soap is my new favorite. It doesn't just give me glowing skin but also gives my soft and smooth skin. Scent: the smell is like a mild citrus scent which I really love.

Whitening properties: I am using it with Gluta-C scrub and lotion so in terms of the whitening properties, I can see changes but it's not a magic soap which drastically changes your skin tone in a week.

Cleansing properties: Any soap has it's own cleansing properties. I really don't believe in the cleansing properties of bar soap, so as this, but I use shower puff while the soap is in my body to cleanse away and exfoliate.

Overall experience: All I can say is I LOVE THIS SOAP. Fantastic and it doesn't melt down easily! I'm going to re-purchase. Thumbs up!

Re-purchase? YES

GLUTA-C Intense Whitening Lotion - P164.50 / P329.50
(this is my Sample Room review)




I have tried different whitening lotions but have never tried Gluca-C so here's my verdict.

Scent: same scent as the soap, which has a mild citrus scent, but the scent of the lotion is more noticeable than the soap. I love it, perfect for summer!

Whitening properties: I'm using it together with Gluta-C's soap and scrub, and I can see my skin got a bit lighter, but not as white as I want to achieve. I am still in the process.

Moisturizing properties: since soaps can be drying, Gluta-C lotion gives me enough moisture for my skin to become smooth and soft. I also noticed that when I scratch my skin., there's no more visible "white marks" on my skin. By white marks I mean the indicator of skin dryness.

Overall, I am happy with the product but I am not yet sure if I'm going to repurchase because I noticed the lotion is a bit sticky on the skin. :)

Re-purchase? MAYBE

GLUTA-C Intense Whitening Body Scrub - P99.50




I so love using body scrubs. I can feel it exfoliate my skin right after using it. What I have are body salts because it hurts so bad! This is why I love Gluta-C's body scrub!

Smell: smells like all the other Gluta-C products I have! (except for the UA & Bikini Gel). Has a mild citrus scent perfect for summer and for everyday use!

Whitening: I can already see whitening effect on my elbows and knees though I am using it with the soap and lotion. The whitening effect is really present.

Exfoliating: It exfoliates my skin well. I remember one time when I was using this, I applied it to my skin, rubbed gently, left it for about 3 minutes, rubbed again, and then I saw dead skin coming off my skin! (Eww) but that's how I love the exfoliating effect of the scrub.

Softening and smoothing: Nothing more to say. BOW DOWN! On a scale of 1 to 10, I can say that the softening and smoothing effect of this scrub is 11! Not being OA, but yep, it really softens my skin after one use.

Overall: This is my favorite among all my Gluta-C products and among all the scrubs I ever used.

Re-purchase? a big YES.

Now if you're wondering why I did not wrote any negative comments about my Gluta-C products, because that's how amazing they are!

Talking about the title, I wasn't able to enjoy the summer sun at the beach or even at pools because of my summer job. But I do think it's more productive than spending money on vacations. How about the idea of the summer vacation spending money on you? :)

Yes, summer has been good to me. From my busy April due to our very successful Alumni Gathering to my May's productivity and practice on my painting skills, I can really say this is the best summer I ever had so far.

To show you guys what's with my summer, here are few photos that can describe my productivity very well. Captions at the bottom of each photo. :)

Nothing much about this photo. I just want to start sharing with a SMILE!
 APRIL

Was busy for a month because of the preparations for our HS alumni party. We bought these stuffs from Divisoria. These are the prizes and giveaways... and swear to God that I won't ever come to that place on a summer ever. It was so hot! But all worth it!!

Table centerpieces!! Aren't they beautiful?? :) (SAY YES!)

Finishing some designs!! This was a really productive day!!
 MAY

Getting ready for work! Of course with my Gluta-C lotion on my bag for sun protection. :)

This is basically the exact place where me and my friends work. Can you see how big it is? And to know it's just a spare room from my uncle's house. GAAAD. :) (click to enlarge)


We're supposed to swim during this day but we decided not so since we saw a small centipede in the pool. Hehe! Here's my friend Celine taking a closer look on that tiny little piece of animal / insect / pest / the reason why we did not swim.
 and finally, MY SUMMER NAIL ART DESIGNS!!
The base colors look familiar, huh? Yep! It's Caronia's Expressions Collection! Love all the color especially the Rosy Glow. It's so pretty!! My least favorite is the Blue Chill.
And my flower nail art inspired by Gluta-C! :) I love the base color so much. Reminds me of China Glaze's Glistening Snow. :)


So..... Have you guys tried Gluta-C products? What's your favorite?

Share with me you most memorable summer experience!!♥♥ Would love to hear all of them!!

Disclaimer: Photos of Gluta-C products used on the cover photo, underarm gel and soap are from the official Sample Room website. I do not claim any of them as my property.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

From California to Manila: NYX Cosmetics at SM North EDSA

Hi guys! I just home and I just want to share a very very good news to all NYX Cosmetics fans! I am always at SM North, specifically at Annex, and I saw a huge store at the upper ground floor just right before the second escalators, and guess what? It's finally a NYX Cosmetics physical store! Finally, NYX is now available locally on malls!! I can't wait 'til it opens!

It will be open June, so stay tuned ladies! See you at the opening! :D TEEHEE!