St. Ives Skin Firming Lotion

It was March then and I was on the lookout for a product that would help me make my stomach and thighs look firmer and more toned just in time for the summer so that’s how I stumbled upon this lotion. St. Ives Skin Firming lotion claims to deliver visibly firmer skin in 2 weeks. Furthermore, it claims to have exclusive Nutrifirm Complex of seaweed extracts, green algae and collagen and elastin proteins which help visibly improve skin elasticity and restore skin firmness. The huge 18 fl oz pump bottle only costs Php220 which is pretty darn inexpensive compared to the same sized bottle of Aveeno which costs around Php850. St. Ives Skin Firming Lotion is formulated without parabens and pththalates.

The lotion has a fresh and light scent to it which I love. It’s consistency is neither too thick nor runny. It spreads easily on the skin and leaves a cool feeling after applied. For a firming lotion, it does a decent job in moisturizing the skin but is nowhere near the moisturizing properties of Aveeno. (I know, I’m such a hardcore Aveeno fan). Anyway what I’m after for this lotion is the firming part and not the moisturizing part of it. How does it fair on that department you may ask? Well I was disappointed with it since I’ve seen no visible firming of my stomach and thighs. I’ve applied this lotion twice a day for the past four months and my skin looked like it did prior to using this lotion.         

L'oreal Powerdose Mega Supply

My hair has been through a lot and sadly it is showing signs of damage. I've read all over the Internet regarding the Powerdose treatment by L'oreal and how awesome they were.  It comes in 4 variants and the mega supply is supposedly for damaged hair. I went to my local salon and found out that they sell it for Php750. It's not cheap since one vial contains only 10ml. You'd probably need more than 1 vial if you have long or thicker hair. So instead of buying the Powerdose  and having the treatment done in the salon, I scoured the Internet for online shops selling it for a cheaper price. I happen to find one through multiply. With Php750 I was able to by 2 vials. I can't remember the name of the store since I bought my Powerdose last May. 

I followed the instructions on the internet since this product did not have any instructions written on it. I had really high expectations from the product since a lot has been raving about them. But sadly I was disappointed as it didn't do anything for me. It did soften my hair but my regular conditioner would do the same job at a cheaper price. This product is supposed to be so potent that you only need to use it once a month and so I used one last June and the next one last July but I didn't notice any significant difference in my hair. I'm beginning to think that  maybe I bought a fake one since I've read that there are fake L'oreal products online. I don't know. The scent of the product is very reminiscent of the L'oreal Absolut shampoo that I used before that was supposedly for very damaged hair. 

Girls what do you think?  If ever you know a store selling L'oreal Powerdose that's not over Php400 a piece let me know as I'd like to try it again. 

Neutrogena Fine Fairness Deep Whitening Mask

Price Php990 per box which contains 5 pieces of mask

Size 30g per mask

Price Breakdown Php 198 per mask

The Story

     I have always wanted to try this product because of the many raves of beauty bloggers both here and abroad however I find the price too prohibitive to actually purchase one. There’s always the risk of this product not working on me and that’s a little less than Php1000 down the drain (and that thought makes me cringe). How I just wish that we can purchase it per piece instead of committing to buying a whole box to see whether it works for us or not since Php 198 is less cringe inducing that Php 990 anyway.

     So I went to the mall, went to the Neutrogena counter and picked up a box. The funny thing is that I put the box back to the shelf not once… but twice. I tried to distract myself by checking out the other beauty products but I find myself going back to the Neutrogena counter picking the same box and putting it back on the shelf then doing the same routine again until I finally headed down the cashier. Bottom line, I ended up buying it otherwise this review wouldn’t be made possible.

     I’m pretty happy with my Aztec Secret healing mask which costs less than Php500 a tub and lasts about half a year or more on me. Though I know that Aztec Secret and this Neutrogena mask are different since well the latter is a whitening mask whereas the former is a deep cleansing mask.  I haven’t tried any whitening masks before so curiosity got the best of me.

The Verdict

     15 minutes have passed but I decided to let it stay for one more minute. The mask felt so good on my face that I wanted to sleep with the mask on. After another minute, came the big reveal. I took the mask off and massaged my face. I took a good look at my face on the mirror, there wasn’t any major change in terms of skin tone but my skin felt really hydrated and fresh. I’ve read on other reviews that after the night they’ve put on the mask, their faces would be glowing the next morning. True enough when I woke up the next morning, my face was indeed a little brighter and hydrated however the effect didn’t last for the whole day. I guess this product is good to use when you have a date or an event to go to as after all this mask leaves the face a little brighter (don’t expect the mask to do anything drastic) and well hydrated for the day.

I’ve used up the whole box already. I used it once a week. I definitely liked the product but I don’t think I would shell out that much money for it since adding a little more amount to your Php198 can afford me a basic facial at the salon already. I would happily buy it if it were 50 bucks a piece though. I know I’m such a cheapskate but that’s the most I can shell out for a mask. 

Dove Go Fresh Energizing Beauty Body Wash

There’s nothing I don’t like about this Dove Go Fresh Energizing Body Wash (and no, I’m not being paid by Dove). This body wash has grapefruit and lemongrass scent. The scent is a faint smell of a lemon car air freshener to me. I don’t know if that is a good thing or bad thing to you but I really like it. I usually use this every morning when I need a pick-me-up and it never fails to perk me up. I also like that it lathers really well. I love to squeeze some on my shower ball and scrub away while enjoying the scent of the body wash. It is not drying because it has ¼ hydrating milk which all other Dove bath products have. What I love the most is the price! It's down to Php85 for 200ml. I love price cuts. Now Dove bath products are made more affordable. 


What are your thoughts on Dove Body Washes?

O.N.E Naturales Haul

 Hi everyone!


For today I will post my first ever haul in this blog. I don't do hauls on a regular basis because as much as I'd like to try out new products, I almost always finish up what I have in my stash first before buying. 

Anyways, I've always been curious about O.N.E. Naturales products but I've never gotten to try them as they are pricey. So when I found out that they were having their first anniversary sale, I thought I would just purchase and try some of their products. What I love about this sale is that all of their items are priced for Php199. What a steal!

Body Butter

                                                       Shea my Body

Moisturize that dry skin with me 7 fl oz. (207 g) 

Original Price: P 629 

Sale Price: P 199

Hand & Body Lotion

                                                     Movie Star Skin

90210 gorgeous 236g

Original Price: P 599 

Sale Price: P 199

Lotion Massage Bar

                                                      Calming Bar 

Simply a relaxing treat, also great for scars & stretch marks 70g

Original Price: P 469 

Sale Price: P 199

After Shower Skin Conditioner Bar

                                                           Nighty-Nite

Relax your spirit for a good night's sleep 85g 

Original Price: P 539 

Sale Price: P 199

Solid Shampoo

                                                       Hair Biscuit 

for yummy looking hair 2 oz (56g) 

Original Price: P 489 

Sale Price: P 199

Solid Conditioner

                                                      Hair Boost

It does it all! 2 oz (56g) 

Original Price: P 489 

Sale Price: P 199

So all in all, I got these products for Php1,194 instead of Php3,214. That's a really good deal as I saved Php2,020!


If you want to try out O.N.E. Naturales products, now is the perfect time to buy them and take advantage of the sale. Or if you're already an avid user, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favorite O.N.E. Naturales products. For everyone's information, the sale is until August 19. 




Have you tried any of O.N.E. Naturales products?
What products would you like to try?