New : Asian Secrets Lulur Facial Scrub (Press Release and Initial Review)

Hey loves!

One of my favorite body scrub brands now has a facial scrub! Asian Secrets introduces their Lulur Indonesian Whitening Facial Scrub!

I was so excited when I learned about this when I received this box last Friday...

It contained two tubes of this new product—a 50g and a 100g.

So let's check out what this new product is all about from their press release:

Introducing: Asian Secrets Lulur Facial Scrub

Following the success of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub is Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub, another breakthrough moisturizing and whitening scrub by Asian Secrets, now specially formulated for the face.

Asian Secrets Lulur scrubs are inspired by a most luxurious ritual used by Indonesian royalty called Lulur, originally intended for the bride-to-be to beautify, smoothen, and whiten her skin before her wedding day. Lulur originated from the royal palaces of Java, Indonesia and products inspired by this traditional treatment are still used by Indonesian women, and in specialty spas today. 

A tried and tested beauty secret, many users of Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub have been clamoring for something that will give them the same effect on their face. Because the skin on the face is more sensitive, and requires special attention, Asian Secrets has come up with a formulation that is more delicate and yet equally effective in whitening and moisturizing facial skin.

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub contains Bengkoang (Yam Bean in English or Singkamas in Filipino) a traditional Indonesian whitening ingredient. Bengkoang extract has natural whitening properties and can make skin look brighter and more radiant, contains vitamins C & E which are known as antioxidants that can fight harmful pollution from the environment to keep skin healthy.

Similar to the body scrub, it contains Lulur beads that gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give skin a radiant glow. It moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent.

Why use Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub

Using Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub just 2-3x a week lightens the skin, making it fairer and whiter.  Women of all ages, especially busy women who are juggling family and household  responsibilities have little time to go to the spa for pampering and beauty indulgences.  Asian Secrets makes it easy and affordable to get that pampered glow right at home with Asian Secrets Lulur Facial Scrub.

Benefits of using the scrub

·       Lulur beads gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells to smoothen and give it a radiant glow.

·       It also moisturizes and leaves skin with a light fragrant scent.

·       Frequent usage lightens the skin, making it fairer and whiter.

How to use

Treat yourself to an indulgent Lulur facial right in your own home with Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub.

·        Put a small amount on your finger tips

·        Apply on dry face and massage in a gentle circular motion avoiding the eye area

·        Rinse with water

·        Use every other day for maximum results

I am glad that Asian Secrets released this kind of product. I am a fan of their Body Scrubs because they exfoliate my skin without drying... it actually leaves my skin soft! I just love them! 

What I like about this facial scrub is that it gives the same effect—helps exfoliate the skin and keeps it soft and moisturized. Plus, it feels gentle on the skin when used!

You only need a little to use all over the place and you can use it 2-3x a week so a 50g tube can last you a while, what more with a 100g tube!

The best thing about this is that the beads of this scrub is so small and fine that you won't feel that very harsh, rough feeling when you use it. But you still feel those tiny granules working their way to remove dirt and help exfoliate those dead skin.

I've only used this twice and loving it so far. I think I would still use a microdermabration scrub which I use once a week or every 9 days, and I'll pair it up with this new facial scrub which I will use twice a week. I'll see if this routine will work out well on my face. :)

Price & Points of Purchase

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Facial Scrub is affordably priced at Php70 for a 50g tube while a 100g tube retails for Php120.

Available at leading drugstores and supermarkets nationwide.

Have you tried this product yet? Do you love Asian Secrets scrubs too? Which variant is your fave? :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Soap

Hi guys!

How's your week so far? I've been feeling quite tired. I've just started working and I've been employed now for exactly a week. My body is still adjusting to the super long commute from our place to work. That's the reason why I only produce quick posts lately.

And this one is no exception. Here's a quick review of...

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Soap

A bar is only Php70.00. Quite affordable for a 100g soap.

I bought it because I saw good reviews of their scrubs. I still had 2 tubs of scrubs at home so I settled with their soap first.

So here are the details at the box:

I don't really want to whiten my skin. I actually want to get slightly tanned but I just have too uneven skin tone that I decided to get my skin back to it's normal color first. Starting off with lightening my face and arms!

When you open the box, the soap is still wrapped in plastic.

And here it is unwrapped!

Quite a unique shape... sort of like a leaf?

I have finished the soap already. I think it lasted like a month. I can't really remember. Sometimes i alternate it with a different bar or I use liquid soap.

The smell is just okay... nothing fancy. It's not something I love but I don't hate it. It's just okay. :P

It lathers well. It foams just right and it doesn't melt fast so it will really last a while. It never dried my skin too so I guess it really moisturizes the skin. And it's a plus that it is also Hypo-allergenic!

And about the whitening part, unfortunately, I barely see any difference. Even if I have been indoors for a long while.

 

LIKES:

♥ Affordable

♥ Locally available

♥ Lasts long

♥ Hypo-allergenic

♥ Moisturizes skin

 DISLIKES:

♥ Barely any difference in the whitening part

 Have you tried Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Soap yet?

How about their scrubs?

Cheers!

DAWN

 

A Little August Haul Post

 Hi dearies!

Today, my bro and I visited the new Robinsons Magnolia.

Most of the shops were still closed but we still enjoyed our time there nonetheless. The place is very bright and clean, a lot of our favorite food chains were there, and there were already lots of people!

Too bad I wasn't able to bring a cam to document our little mall visit.

We were craving for some noodles so we ate at Ramen Bar. The ramens were tasty and I love the drink we had... I forgot the name but it was some kind of yogurt soda.

I was supposed to drop by the Saizen store there but there were so many people in it so I just passed and probably visit it next time. :P

BUT

I still did a little shopping at Robinsons department store! 

No makeup this time though but more on my toiletries and skin and hair care!

 Bifesta Moisture Water Cleansing Lotion

I really don't know this brand but I ran out of my makeup remover and just gave this a try.

 Nivea Visage Sparkling White Pore Minimizing Facial Foam

 I like this facial foam a lot. Made a review about this.

 Garnier Light Face creams - bought it because of the promo. I wanted to try them

Garnier Oil Clear Pore Tightening and Anti Shine Astringent

 Sunsilk Co-Creation Hair Fall Solution Shampoo

 Cream Silk Perfection Anti Hair Fall Detangling Spray and Intensive Treatment Mask

Essentials Hypo Allergenic Pocket Tissues

 

Asian Secrets Bengkoang Indonesian Whitening Bar

Besides those, we bought ourselves a bag of Cheetos and Chips Ahoy! Yuuummm.

Well, most of the items I bought are something I haven't used before. I will use them as soon as possible and probably do a review about them.

Just comment below if you are curious on any of them so I can make a review about them soon. :)

Cheers!

DAWN

 

Review: Local Body Scrubs! Nanay Earth, Vanilla and Co., Indulgence White, Asian Secrets

I am a big fan of body scrubs. 


Yes, I've professed my love for The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Africa Ximenia and Salt Scrub, but I have a couple more in my personal arsenal (because a tub is too expensive!). Here are my requirements:

1. The scrub should smell mouthwateringly good. I prefer yummy, oven-baked scents and occasionally florals and citrusy ones. Best also if the scent lingers.
2. It should have a pleasant balance of scrubby bits and creamy moisture. I first started hoarding scrubs because of the ingrown hair from waxing and shaving, and I find that using scrubs help a lot in sloughing off the top layer but without making the skin crack.
3. Because I like scrubbing myself down 3x a week, I like my scrub affordable and locally available!
4. As a matter of preference, I like it if the scrub professes semi or super whitening powers.

Think I've set the bar too high? You'll be surprised that locally available scrubs can fit the bill! Now my notable indulgences, most of which can be bought online:


Nanay Earth Body Scrub Cream
200g - P120
Order at: http://nanayearthco.multiply.com/
Special Ingredients: emu oil, shea butter, milk proteins, aloe, vitamin e, honey bearberry, carica papaya, glutathione, and kojic acid

Review: One of my best finds ever, because this specific scrub fulfills all my requirements! Even if the texture is a bit runny compared to other brands, I find this suits my already oily skin well so that I don't get breakouts when I use this... daily (haha!). I hoarded when the price was just P108 and I think I have tried almost all the variants - yes, I am excessive like that) - Aloe-ha beach buddy, Vanilla Manilla, Strawberry Milkshake, Ripe Mangoes, Warm Milk, and Chocolate Truffle. Unfortunately I don't like all the scents, except for the highly addictive Strawberry Milkshake and Warm Milk. 


Dana is also a darling to deal with, and she gives out freebies too (since I have tried a lot of her stuff). I like the Drama Cream and the Flowers and the Bees Premium Lotion.


Vanilla and Co. Organic Whipped Buttercream Scrub
180g - P199 / 300g - P299
Order at: http://vanillacompany.multiply.com
Special Ingredients: Enriched with Organic Shea Butter and crushed Apricot seeds to effectively exfoliate your skin without the harmful reactions of chemicals.

Review: Uhm, okay I admit I have used almost 1/3 of the available gazillion variants from Vanilla and Co. The best thing about this brand is that ALL OF THE FLAVORS SMELL GREAT! I've never been disappointed (which is why I've bought from the brand about 5-6x already), and my favorites are still Vanilla Paradise, White Chocolate and Cocoa Whipped Buttercream. I haven't ordered anything this year though, because (1) I finish up a Vanilla and Co. tub very fast so it's not too affordable for me; (2) the creaminess of the scrub, which I think explains why the scent stays on the skin, scares me that I might get breakouts on the back!


On a different note, you can also try their Crystal Grapeseed Polish, which is (and tastes) sweet! Their products (especially the Whipped Buttercreams) are lovely and I am happy to have tried them but I guess I am just too lazy to put layers and layers on. I hope to repurchase soon though, when I have cash on hand.


Strip It Indulgence White Whitening Apricot Body Scrub
150g - P135 / 500g - P350 / 1kg - P580
Order at: http://stripit.multiply.com/
Special Ingredients: Papain, Calamansi, Tea Tree, Kojic Acid, Glutathione and Vit C

Review: I ordered a small tub a year ago online and I must say that I was impressed with it. The Olive variant is wonderful (the smell is very close to The Body Shop's) and the scrubby bits do their job well. For people who like clean scents, this should be on your list! Also, it isn't too creamy to the point that you think you're slathering on lotion. It just leaves your skin cool and lightly moisturized, apt for the tropical weather. Unfortunately, when I ordered a 500g tub a couple of months ago, I was disappointed. There's not much scrubby grains and the formula doesn't moisturize well anymore. I also find that it didn't help much in whitening the dark areas of my skin too. Will not repurchase because the quality isn't the same.


Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub
250g - P130 / 135g - P80
Available at Watson's.

From Liz of ProjectVanity

Review: I am pleasantly surprised that I am in love with the scent of this scrub. Fulfills all my requirements and the softness of the skin post-scrubbing is really noteworthy. Will probably repurchase FOREVER after buying my first tub one lovely day at MOA. 


Read more happy raves and see pictures of this amazing find from Project Vanity, Shopaholic Girl, Women's Central, and TracietheDiva. The blog reviews have enticed me to try this out, and I am so happy I believed you guys!


Honorable Mention: This isn't a scrub, but whenever I use Cyleina Organic Soap in Honey Oatmeal, I think I get the same smooth, silky results. 

I like it so much I hoarded six pieces yesterday. Try it, it's cheap at 65! Well, I've been using it twice a day and I am almost finished with one block of soap. My seller is Patty of AllOrganicsOnline, who is one of the kindest online sellers I've ever transacted with.

That's it! 

I hope this post... makes you want to spend more money on body scrubs. Haha!

Cheers,

Tracy

Collective Sister Haul!

Hey girls!

• SM MOA Mallwide Sale! Great deals @ Watson's. Did not dare go to Marionnaud for fear of bankruptcy.
• Manila Book Fair @ SMX was not as good as expected - couldn't find affordable philosophy books. Almost all of them are ridiculously priced!
• Birthday shopping! Dawn's turning 21 on September 25! Watch out for our giveaway!

VMV Hypoallergenics Superskin 3 Set (25% off)

Spring Cleaning Oil-Control Antibacterial Scrub (PhP 465)

Spring Cleaning Primer - Clindamycin Phosphate Retinoic Acid (PhP 600)

Spring Cleaning Oil-Free Nourisher SPF 15 (PhP 412.50)

Trace: Splurged on a complete set because my skin is irritated with my previous routine. I used to adore Beauche - finished up to three sets! - but it has now made my skin very red and sensitive. I have to get it back on track.

Kolours Dual Conditioning Hair Color in Burgundy (PhP 215)

Asian Secrets Lulur Whitening Body Scrub 135g (PhP 80)

For Dawn's haircoloring needs, Kolours is a fave! Bought Lulur too because of the great posts propping up - read the awesome review by Liz of Project Vanity. Oh yeah, we salivate over blog recommendations so keep them coming!

Maybelline Volum' Express Cat Eyes Mascara (for Trace) 

Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Mascara at PhP 343. 20 (for Dawn)

Because we will never stray! Maybelline Mascaras are unbelievably lovable! My dog Aquinas agrees! =)

Maybelline Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner in Black at PhP 359.20

Ever Bilena Matte Lipstick in Offbeat Pink PhP 125 

E.L.F. Cosmetics Studio Corrective Concealer at PhP 244.75 

Enticed by your recommendations! And what a pleasant surprise from Ever Bilena - a really good lip product.

In2it Oil-Control/Oil Free Powder Foundation in Warm Beige - on sale at PhP 551.75 (for Dawn)

In2it Oil-Control/Oil Free Powder Foundation Refills in Soft Beige and Warm Beige - on sale at 373.75 each! (for Trace)

Smooth finish and glorious reviews here and there for In2it's prized foundation! Thanks for the thumbs up for this one, Pammy (Hawaiian Punchie) and Donna (MyLucidIntervals)! Affordable, too.

The Body Shop Festive Glow Candle Set 

(Merry Cranberry, Black Velvet Apricot and Nutmeg and Vanilla )

From PhP 1095 to PhP 547.50!

Pretty little things, but the scent is not as intense as the oil burner! Doesn't fill the room. At least my lemming has been appeased now.

The Body Shop Matte and Shimmer Cheek Color in 01 (from PhP 895 to PhP 447.50)

The Body Shop Rainforest Shine Conditioner Sample (free for being a LYB member!)

Cheers,

Dawn and Trace