Dermstrata's Centella Gel

Happy Monday!! I know that a lot of us, girls and guys worry about pimples, acne, whiteheads and blackheads a lot. I used to have clear skin when I was younger but it seems like pollution and my diet have taken their toll. I've been getting zits lately and the pesky marks they left behind really diminished my self esteem. I've tried a lot of pimple zapping topical creams but they don't deliver as claimed. So in my unending search for a product that will clear up my skin again, I came across Dermstrata and tried their anti-pimple product especially formulated for cystic acne, well, according to their attendants.

I bought this small jar for Php 275.00

It is colorless and unscented

How it looks when applied on my skin

Notice how the redness disappears in just a few minutes after application

What I Like:

• It is odorless and colorless.
• It dries fast.
• It can be applied on top of sunblock or under makeup.
• It dried small pimples overnight (much to my amazement!) and also ideal for cystic pimples.
• I discovered that it helps to relieve itchiness and to soothe small cuts, burns, and insect bites.
• A lot of products broke me out but this one didn't.
• It heals pimples without leaving dark marks.

What I Don't Like:

• A little expensive for a small jar especially when you use it often. I apply it twice a day and a small jar lasts for less than a month for me.

Verdict:

       I give this a rating of 5/5 because I am a highly satisfied user and it really delivers results. I will be purchasing forever, it is indeed a HG product for my complicated skin type. Give it a try and zap those stubborn zits in no time!!

Cosmo Skin Advanced Whitening and Nourishing Hand and Body Cream

Hello Dearies! Here is a quick review on Cosmo Skin's Hand and Body Cream which I finished recently. I made sure to use it consistently every night to see its effect on my skin and to test its effectiveness as well.

I bought this at Watsons for Php 149.00

Ingredients: Aqua, Paraffinum Liquidum, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Monostearate, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Perfume, Marine Collagen, Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Methylparaben, Propylparaben

What It Claims: Formulated with Advanced Skin Whitening Technology for extra fair and radiant skin. Its Marine Collagen, Arbutin, and Vitamin C have 50 times anti-aging and whitening power.

How to Use: Apply liberally on the whole body. Use twice a day with Cosmo Skin Whitening Body Bar for best results.

It has a thick and milky texture and I had difficulty spreading it evenly on my arm

What I Like:

• It's affordable at only Php 149.00 for a 200mL bottle
• It is available in all Watson's stores
• The scent is not overpowering and only leaves a subtle hint of green tea (reminds me of EA's Green Tea EDT, actually) minutes after application
• One bottle can last for a month depending on how frequent and how much you apply. I use it every night and it lasted for a month.
• It is non greasy and though hard to spread, it's quickly absorbed after a few minutes
• Leaves my skin soft and smooth
• I cannot attest as to its whitening effect since I am already fair to begin with, but I noticed that my skin looks radiant and glowing.

What I Don't Like:

• It has no SPF
• It's quite thick and hard to spread evenly on my skin  
• It comes in only one size (200mL)

Verdict:

         I give it a rating of 4.25/5 because it is affordable and "hiyang" to my skin. But I haven't seen any significant whitening effect. I use it every night after taking a bath. However, what's important to me is it leaves my skin soft and smooth. I will definitely repurchase!!!


Disclaimer: This review is based on my experience and not a paid one. I bought the products with my own money and tried each product for at least a month before making a review. Everybodys skin is different. There are products that I love which might not work for some. Just take it with a grain of salt. To each his own.