Review : Bare Body Sugaring Wax

Hey lovelies!

A month ago, I received an opportunity to try a locally made sugar wax product. I'm no stranger when it comes to using sugaring wax to remove unwanted body hair, I'm actually a fan of them. I've already tried around 4-5 brands. But what made me interested to grab this opportunity to review this newer/different brand is that it does not need any cloth strips! I'm like, "WOAH!" I've always used cloth strips to pull the wax off my skin so I was so curious on how this new product works...

Bare Body Sugaring Wax

One 200g tub is Php 220.00 and the set of a 200g tub with a 60ml Aloe Soothing Lotion is Php 330.00.

As mentioned, this set of products was sent to me for review. I wasn't paid any compensation other than receiving these products to use for this review. And so, here are my honest thoughts on the product!

From their Facebook Page, they promised the following:

Experience sugaring at its best and easiest.

No fuzz. No strips. No heating.

100% Organic/Natural

100% Safe

Less Pain

What I know about sugar wax is it is indeed made with natural ingredients which makes it safer to use compared to those wax strips made with various chemicals. And I just love how it smells. The sweet honey scent just adds a little pleasant touch to the waxing process... even though I dread the part when I have pull it off... but pain is beauty, am I right? BUT don't you worry too much, from my experience, sugaring is less painful compared to cold strips.

I pretty much have an idea on what to expect with the product except on the part that I won't be needing strips anymore. But for the beginners out there, their Facebook Page provides an easy-to-follow instructions on how to use the sugar wax:

And now, for my experience...

I actually took a shower before I waxed. I made sure my skin was clean. I also used a mild body scrub to get rid of dead skin to try and make the experience even less painful.

As seen in the photo above, the wax is quite thick and very sticky. If you have difficulty in taking out the product, heating it for a 5-10 seconds in the microwave can help. If you're too lazy, this still works without heating! Spreading it on the skin will take time though.

So as instructed, I rubbed my hands with powder and scooped some wax then rolled the wax a little then put it on top of the target area and slowly spread it. Don't make it too thin or the wax will get torn. 

Once I pulled the wax...

Tadaaaa! The area is almost hairless! Almost because the shorter hair strands were not pulled off. They are barely noticeable.

The process was clean and no wax was left on the area.

And see, I didn't use any strip! The spread-out wax was in one piece with the hair all in it.

Could I still reuse it though? Well, it was still sticky but the second try wasn't as clean. So yeah, it's still reusable but expect that some hair strands will be left on the area you just waxed.

If there are waxes left on your skin, it can be easily removed with water or a damp towel. Just put some on the area with the wax since it's suggested to not get the waxed area washed for one day.

If your skin is a little sensitive and experience some redness, use the aloe soothing lotion that is included if you get the kit.

It will really make your skin feel better. I don't experience redness but I like using it because of the cooling sensation! :D

Summary:

What I LIKE:

- Less pain than cold strips
- Never experienced any irritations
- Affordable
- Smells good!
- No need to use strips
- Locally available because it is locally made
- Made of natural ingredients
- No need to heat but heating can help make the process easier
- The Aloe Lotion can definitely help in soothing the waxed area

What I DON'T LIKE:

- The tub does not have a list of ingredients

Other than that one thing, this product is all-good! I'm very satisfied with its performance. I only have to wax again after 3 weeks or so. I'm still a sugar wax fan! :D

And btw, here's a tip: If you have very low pain tolerance, I advise that you have a pain reliever or something 30 minutes before you perform your wax session. ;)

For more info about Bare Body Sugaring Wax, visit their:
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And that's my review! 
Do you also wax? Do you use sugaring too?

Cheers,
DAWN

Review : Ciracle Anti-Blemish Teatree Wash

Hi loves!

The traffic is getting worse and worse nowadays...

I'm one of the few people who are fortunate enough to live near my workplace so I don't have to endure the horrible traffic daily. I do know many who do and I can't even imagine how tired one must feel when they finally get home after hours of getting stuck in traffic.

In a different situation, I've experienced being so tired due to lack of sleep and tight deadlines that I just want to crash on my bed and sleep the whole week. BUT there is one thing that is very, very important to me that I have to gather all my remaining energy and fight all the tiredness and temptation to hug my pillows to sleep just so I can do it and that is to cleanse my skin.

No matter how tired you are, keep your skin clean. With all the pollution and dirt we encounter everyday, germs will surely cause unfavorable things to us like allergic reactions or pimples. I made cleansing a habit and I think everyone can develop that too. If I'm too tired and can't take a shower anymore, I get a damp towel and just wipe away. 

It's also important to clean the face really well since it's the most exposed part of our body. I also use makeup and I have oily skin so dirt really sticks to my face which lead to breakouts. Besides using a makeup remover, I also use a good facial wash to completely rid of all the dirt and makeup off my face. I make sure that when I apply my toner, there's no trace of these on my cotton pad. Right now I am using the Ciracle Absolute Deep Cleansing Oil to remove my makeup and then use this afterwards...

Ciracle Anti-Blemish Teatree Wash

PhP 990.00

This was actually sent to me for review along with the Deep Cleansing Oil. They've since been a tandem in keeping my face clean when I get home.

When I received the product back in September, seeing as that it's anti-blemish made me excited about it. I have acne-prone skin so this is something I would definitely check out if ever I were to browse their stores. Facial wash is a product that is a must for me so finding a good one is important and I trust Ciracle when it comes to skin care because I have used quite a number of products from them that I've really loved. 

So far, I've been using this for a month and I will share with you my review later on in this post.

First, let's see the product description and its claims...

Info on the packaging:

Additional info from their website:

The best cleanser for acne prone skin ever

Purified light foam enables you to thoroughly cleanse out acne spots. While preventing
the blemishes, it also removes excessive oil by gently washing them away.

Recommend

If you are looking for the best cleanser for acne prone skin,

If you want to start treating the acne with proper wash,

If you need to take step by step approach to cure the acne,

Experience the miracle from Ciracle.

Features

The best cleanser for acne prone skin with natural ingredients

As you wash your face with teatree foam cleanser, feel the hydration.

Mild and soft component helps you cleansing of any makeup residue or skin dirt.

Contains Surfactant with low irritation, it helps your skin to turn into clear and healthy looking one.

Refresh your skin with cooling effect from the best cleanser for acne prone skin.

Acne is often caused by the excessive amount of oil on your skin.

Start treating them with proper care! Clear your dead skin cells and turns it into flawless state.

As one degree of skin temperature rises, sebum creation increase by 10~20%.

Teatree wash completesly cleanse out the pores while leaving adequate amount of moisture on skin.

It comes in this clear pump plastic bottle. I like my skincare with simple designs because it gives me the impression of cleanliness. The pump makes dispensing easier and you can control the amount you get very well.

The scent is not noticeable actually. No citrusy, floral, nor herby scent. The consistency is pretty much like liquid soaps but not as creamy. When rubbed with water, it foams up well.

I usually use this with a facial cleansing brush and massage it on my face and rinse it off with lukewarm water. I do have to say that I sort of do not follow the instructions all the time... massaging my face with the cleanser for 10 minutes takes too long for me so sometimes I rinse it off within 2-5 minutes. :P

I've been using it for a month now and I'm satisfied with its performance. It cleanses my face from dirt and the remaining makeup that my makeup remover missed. It got rid of excess oil very well but still kept my skin well-hydrated (for an anti-blemish wash, that's something good since it doesn't strip your face from all the oils that can dry up the face).

But did it help get rid of my acne? Well, so far I can't really be 100% sure that it did help... You see, before I used this product, it was days before I had my period and my skin was all crazy with all the breakouts. I've never experienced that kind of breakout before. But after my period, and this was the time that I've been using this, the acne appearance lessened and the ones I had healed rather quickly. Do take note that I use other anti-acne products so the healing and prevention can't all be credited to this but I could say that this might have helped in the process. My skin is back to normal with occasional pimple appearance every now and then.

And to summarize...

What I LIKE:

- Effectively cleans my face from excess oil, dirt, and traces of makeup

- Doesn't dry my face

- I believe it somehow helped in healing and preventing breakouts

- Barely noticeable scent

- One pump is enough

- Locally available

- Packaging

What I DON'T LIKE

- The price is a bit steep for me for a cleansing wash

Do I recommend it? Yes. I think the product is worth a try, especially to those with similar skin types as me. :)

And that's my review! If you're interested to learn more about Ciracle, you can visit their website and Facebook Page. :)

Cheers,

DAWN

Disclaimer: I did not receive any compensation benefit and I was only invited to review the product. All opinions written in this review are my honest thoughts on the product. :)

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Rosy Future

Hey dears!

I've mentioned my fascination with pinkish/peachy nude lipsticks, but I guess it doesn't stop there anymore. I'm also liking the shade on lipglosses as well!

My sister sent me this product that I use quite often. I don't usually wear glosses but I really like this shade on my lips so yeah, I use this more than usual. The product is...

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss

The shade is 260 Rosy Future

It's a warm-rosy shade but not very pigmented which is fine. It does have fine silver glitters that I really like.

The effect on my lips is just beautiful. Look at how beautiful the glittery shade looks on my lips:

And it gives that simply pretty finish to an everyday makeup look!

I remember a Gossip Girl episode regarding lipsticks and lipglosses. There was a line that Serena mentioned that if you want something like a glamour or sophisticated look, go for lipsticks, but if you want to keep it fun, then go for lipglosses. I do agree with that. So if you're the person who likes to keep it simple but wants a hint of fun in their look, then I'd recommend this lippie for sure!

What do you think of Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Rosy Future?

Cheers,

DAWN

Have Instantly Smooth and Shiny Hair #AnytimeAnywhere with Cream Silk Leave-On Cream

Hey loves!

The past few weeks have been like a battlefield for me because of all the work I had to finish for my classes as well as events organized by our department. I've been running from one room to the other and when I get home, I don't get enough sleep. Good thing my load has lessened because both events we planned just finished yesterday. Yay! And I am proud to say that I didn't let all the busy activities make me look haggard and tired... I handled everything well while still looking pretty! ;)

One thing that helped is this kit that was sent to me some week ago...

A "Just In Case" kit to treat all the #Beauty911 emergencies so that we're ready to face all the challenges with grace and beauty #AnytimeAnywhere!

And it even has my name on the kit! Cute right?

So what's inside this kit that will help us look fresh throughout the day? 

A Vaseline Lip Therapy Skin Protectant to keep our lips moisturized.

Lovely Meex My Lips Eat Cherry Aqua Tint to make our lips and cheeks look flushed and healthy.

A very handy sewing kit for those wardrobe malfunctions!

A mini medicine kit when you're not feeling well and also a box of Tic Tacs (yes, it's pink and strawberry flavored) for minty fresh breath or just something to chew on to make you stay awake.

And finally, the last but not the least, the Cream Silk Leave-On!

Going to and fro hurriedly from places to places messes up my hair. I have a combination of wavy and straight hair (the ones in front are quite wavy) and the strands are quite thin so my hair gets messed up quite easily. Cream Silk's Leave-On has helped me tame my hair and make it look straighter. I'll show you photos in a while but for now, read the press release regarding the product below.

 Cream Silk Is Taking Hair To More Gorgeous Lengths

  

The environment can drain the hair of its natural moisture, making it dry, dull, frizzy and rough. Every woman has had her fair share of bad-hair days, and no amount of twisting, tying or clipping back (not to mention hiding under hats!) can mask the utter frustration of dealing with hair that just won’t fall in place. That’s why the Philippines’ no. 1 conditioning brand, Cream Silk, has come up with the perfect hair solution for the modern woman on the go!

Introducing Cream Silk’s Standout Straight Leave-On Cream, a hair polish and a leave-on conditioner in one. With the smoothness of conditioner and the shine of hair polish, it gives you instantly smooth and shiny hair, #AnytimeAnywhere that only the no. 1 conditioning brand in the country can provide.

This new Cream Silk innovation has a light and non-greasy formula that is infused with Hair Reborn Actives, which smoothen and nourish frizzy hair to keep your hair looking gorgeously straighter. It can be applied to damp or dry hair, so you can use it in any #Beauty911.

  

Need to style your hair for a job interview, or a quick fix for an instant night out? This two-in-one product is an instant fix to your everyday hair emergencies. Start with a pea-sized amount of product on your palm, spread across your hands, and work the cream evenly into your hair from root to tips - your hair becomes noticeably more beautiful in just one application! Apply it #AnytimeAnywhere throughout the day for an instant hair touch-up. It comes in a conveniently sized 40ml applicator that anyone can easily carry in their bag to suit their busy lifestyle.

Cream Silk’s Leave-On Cream is available in all major retailers for only PHP 49.00. Now you can get instantly smooth and shiny hair, anytime, anywhere with Cream Silk Leave On.

The product smells really good and it's non-sticky. I like applying it on my hair because I love the scent that it refreshes my sense of smell and it makes my hair look better instantly. 

 The product looks like this but I apply more amount compared with the amount you see above. Haha! I just wanted to show you how it looks like. I usually apply like a pea-size amount... or maybe a bit more.

And now, let's see how it works on my hair...

 Left: Without the product

 Right: With product

I comb my hair before I took my pictures even before I apply the product so there's no cheating involved! As you can see, it makes my hair a little straighter.

The effect is more evident on the next series of photos...

 Left: Without the product

 Right: With product

  Left: Without the product

 Right: With product

My hair looks messy before even when I combed it. I went back and forth from our office to the building's gallery that's why my hair looked like that. But with Cream Silk's Leave-On, I got my hair looking tamed and moisturized. Plus, my hair really feels softer! Even my boss who borrowed the product noticed how her hair felt softer when she applied it. Woot!

I'm certainly liking this travel-friendly product. I love how affordable this is as well! I will surely put this in my #Beauty911 kit at all times so my hair will look great #AnytimeAnywhere!

What do you think of the Cream Silk Leave-On Cream?

Cheers,

DAWN