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Pimples or Acne have always been a major 'blemish' problem for most people, including me. Those red bumps are not only a distracting flaw but also a warning of how dirty your skin is. It has various causes, from bacteria to reaction from menstruation (for women), making it one of the most common blemish one can have. Most brands know this, that's why there are many anti-acne or acne prevention products in the market. However, not all of them are effective to most people and it's really hard to find a product that is suitable for your skin. It's kind of a trial and error process, really. You find the product good for you after trying out a couple but to those people who can't afford to keep on buying skin care products for acne prevention, I have a solution for you.

This post is all about Oseur Pearl Facial Cream - an affordable all around cream for the face. It has three variants, the red packaging for the oily and dry skin and the pearl packaging. In this review, I will be focusing on the red packaging for dry skin because I've seen results on this one. For the oily skin and pearl packaging, my skin didn't react well and it caused me breakouts. The dry skin variant is only Php 20- 25 for 10grams, I forgot the exact price. You can buy the Oseur facial cream in any
Mercury drug stores. This gives the buyers an assurance that its FDA approved and somewhat safe to use.

The packaging is not sturdy. It's made of plastic and the cap gets opened easily. I suggest for you to refrain on putting this on your bag because it might open easily. The product, on the other hand, appears yellow but when applied to the skin, it turns white.

In the product description, it is stated that it can be used as a makeup base. I sincerely suggest you to NOT use it during day time as a cream or a makeup base. First, it's oily as seen in the picture above. Second, it's very white and does not match any skin tone. Third, it smells unpleasantly overwhelming. For me, I just use this as a night cream and leave it overnight.

Directions (as stated in the product description given)

Wash with warm water and mild soap before each application. For best results, apply for 2-3 times a day - morning, afternoon and night. Get a small dab of cream by the fingertips and spread over the face. Rub well into the skin until it disappears. Apply extra on the blemishes you have, also can be applied to neck for women. Apply this cream as a make-up base for cosmetics. For men: this cream is an invisible medication that can be worn all day and all night to help dry up, clear pimples and make your skin smooth.

Results:

(This article has been long overdue that's why the result is dated back in January, hihi sorry)

As seen in the picture, there is a huge difference in my face. My pimples really dried up. Although, I haven't seen any difference in my blackheads. In addition, my face did not feel smooth after application, just the same feel I had before. Nevertheless, I bought this for my acne problem and it did the job, it also whitened my face a bit that's why I stopped applying and focused on my neck instead.

Verdict:

This is probably the cheapest facial cream I've encountered that has positive results. Although, I must warn you that this product needs maintenance because once you stop using it, pimples will emerge. Plus, if you're going to use this, also apply on your neck so that it will both whiten not just your face. (like mine did lol)

Review Video:

MOON POWER MAKEUP!

As a Sailor Moon fan, I'm quite intrigued with all innovations that include the show. Thus, when I heard about the Miracle Romance eyeliner, I was ecstatic. However, what stopped me though was how hard it is to find in the Philippines.

So you may ask, how I got my paws on this one? I won it at a raffle on Skinned PH - an online shop here in the Philippines. I was shocked, of course, because it's not everyday that I'm lucky enough to win something on the internet. But alas, I did. Of course, before reviewing this product the first thing I searched was the price. In Skinned PH, the Chibi Moon Rod and Heart Rod is priced at Php 950.

At first, I'm thinking this eyeliner should make my eyes look like freaking cleopatra seeing how pricey it was. Let's admit, there are tons of liquid eyeliners from different brands that are much cheaper. The packaging was beyond expectations. It's a collection if your a Sailor Moon fan. It fits your hand smoothly and if you hold it like the one I showed in the first picture, you can imagine yourself as one of the characters in the show before they transform. Geeky. I know. But I really love the show okay.

Moving on, the tip and application were really smooth. You can draw thin strokes if you want to have the subtle eyeliner. Honestly, this was the first time I tried a felt tip eyeliner so I was really shocked. This is great for beginners because the handle is long making it easier to glide on your eyelids. Everything on the packaging is perfect. You can remove the heart on top if you're traveling and instead bring it as a pen type which takes up lesser space.

The product, on the other hand, is okay just like a normal eyeliner. My problem was that it sometimes came of super light so you have to apply over and over again. This makes my application sometimes streaky. However my suggestion is store it standing up with the tip on the bottom so that the product will come off pigmented at first try. It's also waterproof which is great making it lasts longer.

However, it's easy to remove once you rub it. This will be a problem for me because I usually rub my eyes when it's itchy. I guess I will need to bring this eyeliner whenever I wear it for touch ups.

Verdict:

This product is great for Sailor Moon lovers. It gives fans and makeup lovers a common ground which is really great. However, for me it's not really worth Php 950. It's really expensive for an average eyeliner. If you're not a fan and just looking for an eyeliner that's worth your money, I feel like this is not for you. BUT, if you have an extra money to spare then by all means, go for it. You'll never really know unless you try, right?

Whitening products are a constant rave in the beauty industry. Tons and tons of variants and choices are seen in every beauty and skin care brand. What makes it so successful? That I don't know but the reasons why people buy these kinds of products is their own. Personally, I use whitening products to cure uneven skin tone caused by sun burn or natural causes. And I've tried a lot to maintain my fair skin, however, I have yet to vouch for a successful whitening product.

Now, I'm intrigued with Prima Sassy Belle's product simply because I liked their Curvetrim juice. See review here.

Just a short background on Prima Sassy Belle, it is a Filipino owned corporation which was built in the Philippines on September 2016. They offer goods which ranges from must have beauty, health and wellness products. They have tons to choose from. (Perfumes, Slimming drinks, whitening creams, and many more). They promise to deliver with the highest quality. To know more about their company, visit: http://primasassybelle.com. What's great about this is you can pick up the products from their store or order them online. Also, if you want to be a reseller, they have discounts and perks for members.

I chose their Radiance White hand and body whitening lotion because I have darker arms than my legs, simply because I wear pants whenever I go outside. I'm hoping that this whitening lotion will be effective. The price of the lotion is Php 370 for 120 ml. It's pretty expensive at first glance than other brands.

Right off the bat, you'll see that the packaging is for women because of the pink toned and girly theme. The package is simple and pretty common for a lotion so I don't have any issue with it. The cap is a twist type and is very easy to open.

Like any other lotion, the product is white. What I noticed was the consistency, it's a little bit watery rather than creamy.

But, what I love about this is a small amount of product goes a long way. (That's a plus if you're into saving) This is also the reason why I said it's on the expensive side at first glance. In addition, the smell is SO good. If you have this, you don't need to wear perfume anymore because it lasts the whole day.

Results:

As you can see in the picture it did whiten a bit, but not enough. So it's a little down for the whitening in my experience. On the other hand, it does moisturize your skin well. For me, this lotion focused more on delivering fragrant soft skin rather than achieving a fair skin. However, we never know because I haven't finished the bottle yet. Maybe this lotion does not have a fast whitening effect. Also, we have to include the fact that I usually walk under the sunlight.

Verdict:
I think that this lotion is worth a try. It did soften my skin really well plus the smell, which is oh so good, really lasts the whole day. But regards to its whitening effect, I have yet to see better results. We all have different skin so maybe it will work faster on others.

For more information:

Visit their site: http://primasassybelle.com/

Follow them on their social media sites:
Facebook: PrimaSassyBelle
Instagram: PrimaSassyBelle

(Disclaimer: They sent me products for review. This is an unbiased and honest review.)

Calling out all Chocolate lovers, you'll definitely love this post.

Take a moment to imagine this.

The sun streaks break through the window aligning your bed suggesting that it's morning already. You hear a "Creeeak" as you move to change your position hoping to extend your sleep. A blaring "TUUT TUUT TUUT" jolted you from your sleep as your phone starts its alarm. Grunting slightly, you get up to start your day. As you make your way to your kitchen, you smell the aroma of roasted, buttery hazlenut and creamy chocolate. Alas, you see a freshly hot Swiss Miss chocolate cup waiting for you. Ahh, a great start for a great day.

Last November 25, 2016, Friday, Swiss Miss released its latest flavor - Chocolate Hazelnut. A mix of hazlenut and chocolate which creates a drool-worthy hot chocolate.

This flavor - Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut - is symbolized by "La Dolce Vita" which is an Italian phrase for "the sweet life". It's also known as the Italian's celebration for their passion, romance and life's luxuries which embodies this new flavor.

And with "La Dolce Vita", Swiss Miss - the world-famous chocolate powder drink, introduces its newest flavor - Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut - which represents the romance and passion of Italy.
This affordable treat for chocolate lovers can be experienced in every way you can imagine - from hot and cold to adding it in your dessert to on-the-go beverage.

Cathy Castro, the Swiss Miss Asia marketing manager, states that "We are proud that the Philippines is the first ever country in the world to try this new flavor. The new Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut flavor is truly a very exciting flavor because of hazelnut's unique taste and aroma."

The first ever global Swiss Miss ambassador who lives "La Dolce Vita" is none other than Anne Curtis, the princess of all media - an actress, host, and award-winning endorser.

"Work is important, but we should also allow ourselves the well-deserved indulgence by enjoying life and rewarding ourselves after hard-won victories - big or small. With Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut, this is possible anywhere - at work, at home or even while travelling!," said Anne.

Experience La Dolce Vita by enjoying life's little pleasures and rewarding yourself with the new Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut.

Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut is now available in leading stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more updates, visit Swiss Miss Philippines on Facebook and follow them on instagram @SwissMissPH.

My #OOTD for the event "La Dolce Vita With New Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut

Moisturizers have been one of the go-to products of beauty addicts. Not only can it soften your skin, but it can also be the solution for your long-term dry skin problems. I used to have dry, chapped lips all the time. Especially in instances when I'm always on the go which makes me drink less water than I usually do. When I have this problem, I usually exfoliate my lips and put on a lip balm. So far, I only have one favorite lip balm so I'm open on trying out products to have more choices.

This is why I was attracted to the Carmex moisturizing lip balm line. Initially, I wanted to buy the tube type packaging, however, it was out of stock back then. Thus, I just opted to purchase this Cult-Fave original jar for 139 pesos at Beauty MNL ph.

At first glance, it really looks classic. It has that oldie kind of packaging. Surprisingly, I love how it's designed. It makes you want to trust the brand because it gives off the feeling that they've been manufacturing for a long time. (Which they are -- Since 1937) This makes the product reliability high. If I was given a choice, I would have bought the other packaging because jars are really hard to handle. You have to either use cotton buds or clean finger when applying it to avoid any infection. However, what I love about this packaging is it's really sturdy and small. It's easier to carry on - the - go.

Although the product appears to be yellow, it comes off as colorless when you apply it on your lips. It's very smooth and it glides well on your lips. It does have a tingly mint feeling once applied but it's okay. I have a little problem with the smell though, It has that unexplainable fragrance, like mint and butter combined. If it makes it better, you get used to it after a while. For the product effectivity, it does relieve chapped lips. However, in my experience, you have to continuously use it in order for it to work. For the week that I've been using it, my chapped lips healed. But after I stopped, my lips became dry again. You can't really expect too much if you use any product scarcely. You have to maintain a beauty regimen for it to work long term.

Verdict:

I love this lip balm. It does the job well. However, it's a bit pricey for 139 pesos. I'm comparing the price to my go-to favorite lip balm. If I find a shop that sell much cheaper than 139 pesos, I will definitely buy this again.

Price: 3/5
Packaging: 4/5 (Simply because I prefer tube ones but this packaging is really sturdy)
Product: 4/5

If you guys want to know more about this:
Visit their site.
And if you want to buy one: https://beautymnl.com/products/508-cult-fave-original-jar

Shop Globally With Uskoop

Shopping has always been one of my favorite things to do. (Assuming that I have money to spare, of course haha) This hobby just has a certain quality that gives people happiness. It just feels fulfilling to buy something after wanting it for so long. This experience exudes joy by giving you something new to cherish. Personally, I love buying things that I need. Also, I make sure that the item will last for a long time since I don't really shop a lot.

However,

the catch to this experience is that you can't always shop personally or sometimes the product you want is not available in local retail stores.

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Some people will tell you to stop worrying because there are international online stores that ship to the Philippines. BUT DID YOU KNOW? Most transactions of online shopping have been nightmares some of us can't get over with, including me. Thus, international online shopping has been on my last resort since forever.

Can you relate?

If you can,

Don't cha worry,

I got you.

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There is a way you can avoid all of this.

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And that is through Uskoop Ph.

Uskoop is a one stop website when it comes to online shopping. It basically lets you shop from a wide range of US online merchants and then they will compute all the fees (especially taxes and shipping) you need to pay. Upon payment, they will buy the product for you while you wait for your products to be delivered at your doorstep. Cool, right? If you haven't pictured it yet, check this picture I got from their website at https://www.uskoop.com.ph/.

Photo from: Https://www.Uskoop.com.ph

This is my honest to goodness thoughts about this company. I have not tried this site yet. HOWEVER, it does sound really promising. It's also a very helpful way for online shoppers to be able to buy hassle-free from international stores.

I'm also speaking for myself since I have encountered tons of problems with items that are being delivered here especially with taxes and importation fees (which I hope will not be a problem anymore with the new law but still). I also remember one time, I bought something from Ebay, it took two months to get here which was a disappointment because I was really looking forward to get the item. In addition, I've read so many reports on Facebook and the rest of social media on how people also experience problems (such as, their products being swapped, fees are doubled, long waiting time, etc) in their transactions. It's no secret to everyone that online shopping internationally is a pain for reasons their own.

Need more convincing?

- Considering that this is a website for online shopping of products in the US, it's a great thing that it covers shipping as well as shopping. Isn't it disappointing when you see something you like and then you found out that the seller is not willing to ship in the Philippines? Well, in Uskoop you don't have to worry about this. It really proves it is a one stop website for its flexibility giving consumers a way to have a hassle free experience.

- One problem in most online shoppers is getting their packages from the post office. It's just too much work; waiting for your package and then going to the post office to settle the bill. What if your busy? Or maybe you live far away? With Uskoop, you'll just have to wait for 10- 15 business days and just make sure that their is someone in your house.

Plus, you don't need to have a US shipping address since Uskoop ships VIA air nationwide!

- You don't need to apply international credit cards for Uskoop because they will take care of the payment. Just pay using the 4 payment options mentioned below and you're good to go!

- They offer four multiple payment options which gives you choices. You can pay from your credit card (C2P, MasterCard, VISA) or over-the-counter (with Dragonpay). Make sure to follow the instructions on the payment portion in your transaction.

- Since Uskoop offers tons of US online merchants, Single checkout is PERFECT. You don't need to worry about having multiple transactions because you can pay them all at once.

- What do you mean with this? When you paste the link of your desired item, Uskoop will compute all the fees (including shipping, customs, and taxes with insurance) and then show you the amount you're going to pay. After checkout, you don't need to pay anymore just wait for it to be delivered at your house.

- It's just as is. You don't need to worry about paying the US Sales Tax.

Basically,

Uskoop takes care of pretty much everything, all you need to do is get the link of the item you want to order and buy it on Uskoop. Then you can just lounge and chill while waiting for your item to arrive at your door!

Here are the list of US online shops they cater so far:

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Now that we've establish what Uskoop is, I'm going to list down a few items I've been eyeing for a while now.

Ready?

Having a camera that you can rely on is a great luxury to find. Whenever you go anywhere, you can just snap your memories and then keep it forever. Since I'm a blogger/ youtuber, it's a staple need for me to have an awesome camera I can rely to. But let's be honest, a lot of people nowadays whether you're a photographer, teacher, business man or a bystander, most of us take pictures when we travel. Why not invest on a high quality- worth the price camera for awhile, right?

Nikon Coolpix L840 is one of the best point and shoot budget cameras with similar features from DSLR. This in turn makes it cheaper and worth it. It has a flip screen which is obviously great for vlogging and selfies. Plus, you can find cheap bundles from Amazon, like the one I found! For about Php13,000 you already have a camera, tripod, sd card and many more!

With Uskoop, it's a snap to take a snap!

Makeup has always been one of my favorite trend nowadays. As you know, I'm a beauty blogger so I'm really up to date to popular beauty trends. One of my most wanted product for a while now is the Anastasia glow kit. I just love how it shines brightly which leaves your skin blooming. It was kind of hard to find authentic Anastasia products since fake cosmetics have been so popular these days. Thankfully, I stumbled upon the Macy's website and found this glow highlighters!

It's pretty expensive for one palette, but I've read so many positive reviews so I think that it's worth a try. A plus side in buying from Uskoop is that it's guaranteed authentic if you buy from trustworthy sites plus it's cheaper than some online shops here in the Philippines. Proving this, I will have a faceoff between Uskoop and an online shop here.

As you can see, The glow kit from Uskoop is about 350 pesos cheaper than the other store. 350 pesos is no joke because you can buy a family pan pizza for that amount already. (P.S. I love food haha)

With Uskoop, you'll shine bright with delight!

Ahh lippies. If you've been reading my blog posts, you'll notice that I'm obssessed with lippies of any kind as long as it's great, Thus, you can't blame me if I'm attracted to Kylie LipKits because it has been an ongoing makeup rave for quite a long time now. I just want to try those nude matte lipsticks on my lips.
I was actually shocked that Uskoop cater to kyliecosmetics directly because it was not on the list. However, I'm not complaining since this gives us 100% authenticity which is great for makeup lovers. Don't you just hate it when you spend your money for an original price but then receive a knockoff?

I was S H O C K E D at the price! I often see Kylie Lipkits at 2000 - 3000 pesos online. Although, 1990 pesos is still expensive, at least your sure that what you're getting is what you paid for.

Warning: There's another faceoff!

There is a 210 pesos difference in both prices which is quite a lot. (You can buy a happy meal in this amount) Although, there are some Kylie lipkit sellers that priced their product for 1990 too.

I love love love heels. I found this item in forever 21 US. I've been searching for this exact design for a long time now so I was just so psyched to see it in the site. One good thing about online shopping is that you can see the designs without hassling your self. Unlike if you go to the store and found out that your shoe size is out of stock. Right? It's better to canvas what you want first before buying it.

I'm trying to stay fit but I lack the motivation to do so. But with this chic ative mesh-paneled leggings from Forever 21, I can be energized to werk it!

And that's all for now! I hope you got something from my post. Don't be shy to comment your thoughts about this!

By the way, there's an ongoing promotion. Just use the promo code USKOOPTEN% Valid til November 7, 2016 and get 10% off on shipping and handling fee.