Review : Almost a MAKE-UP

November 5, 2012
2:02am ( Mon. )

FACE-ing the Journey

I've always wanted to have a flawless face.
- NO ACNE
- NO PIMPLE
- NO WHITEHEADS and BLACKHEADS
- and NO VISIBLE PORES

too bad, due to Sun exposure, Pollution, Dirt and Hormonal changes. My face ended up having :
- Acnes
- Pimples
- Whiteheads and Blackheads
- visible pores
- oily face with a dry appearance - if you know what I mean, my face looks dry but it shines due to oil on my face. very sad : c.

Just like others I 've also tried various skin care products to help me solve my skin problem.
And now I will be giving you a peak on my BOX my " Kikoy BOX "
And my journey on finding the right one.

Warning : This might irritate you a bit since its not everyday that you'll meet a guy sharing make up tips. But believe me I am not the only Guy who's using them, some even use foundation ( i do - sometimes ) lol.
- I am not an expert so all of the details that you will be getting here are all based on my experience.

Review : Pond's White Beauty Creams
Product : Pond's White Beauty Creams
Price : P20 for a sachet not sure how much it costs now.
Variants : Way back, Pond's only have White beauty cream, now they launched
White beauty Pinkish Glow - not just a fairer skin but also a healthy pinkish glow.
White beauty Detox Spotless White - while giving a fairer skin it also evens out dark spots caused by pimples or acne scars. I love using this one better because I have a lot of dark spots due to pimples.

I was using it as a whitening cream way back in High school.
It doesn't give a full coverage but having a powder over it gives you a matte finish that is just right for a high school fresh look.

How did I discover it?
My sister was using it and if my memory served me right she was influenced by my Tita who happens to have a fair skin.

To whom will I recommend it?
To everyone , any skin type can use this product since this is just a moisturizing/whitening cream but if it gives you breakouts then this product is not for you.

PRO's
- not tinted so no need much time to blend
- gives you a matte finish, light and fresh
- good primer
- has SPF
- very effective in whitening

CON's
- can't think of any - I just wish they will launch tinted ones and we'll see.
- occasionally it gives me breakouts
I don't know if it is due to sun exposures because of its whitening ingredients
and as we all know using whitening product makes your skin more sensitive and more prone to pimples.

Will I use it again?
Yes, but only as a primer because I started falling so in love with tinted moisturizers that gives me a picture perfect look. lol

FINAL VERDICT
8/10 - this product is perfect specially to those who are afraid to harm their sensitive skin, for highschool students who just wanted to have a clean and fresh look, Pond's Whitening Creams are perfect for you.


So I entered college and I realized that I need a better face cream. Pond's is good but its not enough to give a perfect look for my whole day in the university.
aside from whitening creams I also love using exfoliants, hoping that one day I won't be needing creams anymore just my bare skin. but the flaking was a nightmare, tried hiding it using foundations but ends up looking like a zombie.
so the time that they launched their maxipeel concealing cream, created specially to hide the flaking, I know I must have one.


Review : Maxi-Peel Concealing Cream

Product : Maxi-Peel Concealing Cream
Price : P20 for a sachet P80 for a tube
Shades : Fair and Natural

How I discover this Product?

I don't think "discover" is the right word to use because right after they launched it. I know I would buy one.
I was actually using their expoliant before hoping to have a clear skin like " kutis artista " lol, but the problem was the Flaking. it was really hard to hide and my tendency was to use a foundation to hide the flaking and I ended up like a ZOMBIE looking.

Will I use this again?
Definitely, this was my best friend my whole college years until my first year at my job. And now I will still use it.

To whom will I recommend it?
I have an oily skin and this works fantastic for me, I have tried using it to my younger sister who happens to have a dry skin and I was not so impress. But I am not an expert though so you can still try them out.

PRO's
- lighter coverage compared to foundation.
- has SPF for sun protection
- hides redness if you have breakouts.
- my favorite! it works really good in photos. specially after giving it a time to blend in to your skin.

CON's
- only has two shades,
  > sadly none of the shades fit me. Fair is too light, that I need to invest much time blending it properly or else I'll end up looking like a clown, while Natural is giving me a tan complexion. So I sticked with Fair, the hard works pays off after you have bended it well.

FINAL VERDICT
10/10 -  I really love this product and I am so happy Maxi-peel created a product such like this. Like I've have said I've used this almost my whole college years and up until now I still have them and always willing to have them on my face.


So the rest of my college years Maxi-peel concealing cream was my besfriend
up until my first year being In a call center industry.

up until I met MYRA E - VITALOW
Tinted moisturizer that gives you a healthy natural glow.

I was so excited to have it after hearing about it.
Product : Myra E - VitaGlow
Price : P135 for a tube
Shades : Ivory - too light for me, still gives me a clown look
Beige - looking forward to try this one hopefully this will give me a perfect fit then the search is over.

How I discover this Product?
My Team Leader introduced the product and I've been noticing that he has a beautiful skin. enough reason to make me curious about the product.

Will I use this again?
I am using it right now, still learning the technique on how I can blend it well to achieve a decent look.

To whom will I recommend it?
I'll recommend it to everyone, but if you hate shimmers, don't dare use this product because it has microscopic  glitters and I love it.

PRO's
- its tinted, lighter than a foundation enough coverage for everyday use.
- has microscopic glitters that gives you a shimmery look
- easy to apply
- love the smell
- my favorite! it works really good in photos. specially after giving it a time to blend in to your skin.

CON'S
- only has two shades
  sadly Ivory is not my shade, looking forward to try Beige hopefully it will not give me a tan look like Ive read on other reviews.
- has microscopic glitters - some or most don't like them.

FINAL VERDICT
9/10 - I love that they have come up with this idea, its almost perfect for me but its not their fault that I didn't get a perfect shade. I entirely love this product super love the shimmers.


so that's probably it
I was able to share a lot for you today.
way back to high school up until the present day.
so keep on unwrapping with me
and who knows what you will find next
here in CHARLES IN A BOX

GOD BLESS !