Review: Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion and Vitamin C Serum Soothing Gel

Hello loves!

Quite recently I discovered the local skincare brand, Hello Glow. I'm happy to know that more and more local brands are popping up even during the pandemic and that they are launching more products (which are made in South Korea, btw) to help our skin look good and healthy.

A couple of weeks ago, I received two of their products—the Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion and Vitamin C Serum Soothing Gel. I've been using them for a while and here's my review of them.

First, the Hello Glow Triple Vitamin AHA Lotion (Php 150.00).

When I received this item, I was so excited about it as it has some of my favorite skincare ingredients, niacinamide and lactic acid! Niacinamide helps your skin stay firm and retain moisture while lactic acid is anti-aging and lightens dark spots. Other key ingredients are Vitamin A, which helps in skin healing and keeping it healthy, and Vitamin E which helps soothe skin and help keep it hydrated too.

Physiogel Daily Moisture Therapy Addresses Dry, Sensitive Skin

Hey dearies!

Just a month ago I introduced a product from Physiogel that helps sensitive skin get stronger. It's the Calming Relief range and Liz will post a review about one of the products from that range pretty soon. 

Yesterday, I received another package from the brand...

And it contains more products to make your skin #EverydaySTRONG! In this post, I'll introduce these new products that are up for review. But before that, you may be already familiar with these info graphics since I've posted them before. But to support the press release that I'll be adding, let me repost them again...

I have oily skin but I do sometimes experience the dry, itchy feeling, especially when I use anti-acne and peeling products. With that said, I am interested in products like this since recently, I want to address my skin concerns more.

Here's the press release to learn more about the product:

Continuing its mission in empowering women with sensitive skin issues so that they can face the world without fears and reservations, Physiogel, the expert and authority on skin sensitivity, comes with a complete range that restores moisture to even the driest skin, starting from first use.

According to a study conducted by Nielsen in Asia-Pacific¹, 61% of women in the Philippines experience skin sensitivity on the body – and among the exhibited conditions, dry and dehydrated skin ranked 2^nd. 

Jon Lee, Head of Skin Health and Nutrition of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Philippines explains, “The prevalence of skin sensitivity among Filipinas is growing year by year. We have seen that changes in weather and excessive external aggressors such as dust or pollution, contributes to this growing incidence. Today, we place this challenge to all women – stop avoiding the problem and start tackling these skin issues, because Physiogel is here to make your skin less sensitive.”

Skin sensitivity is no longer an obscure condition as Filipinas often experience sensitive skin indications usually in the form dry, flaky and tight-feeling skin. These signals should not be ignored. Dry skin, if not moisturized and addressed immediately, may worsen and lead to more serious sensitive skin conditions.

Physiogel® Daily Moisture Therapy range through the Physiogel® Daily Moisture Therapy Lotion is part and parcel of Physiogel’s mission to provide head-to-toe expert solutions for skin sensitivity. With its unique BioMimic Technology® formula that mimics the skin’s very own lipids, it restores the skin’s natural barrier to lock-in moisture and improve hydration.  It also forms a layer of protective barrier on the skin, preventing harmful irritants or allergens from penetrating to make skin less sensitive. Dryness is visibly reduced from the first use, even on the driest skin.

“The sun, the environment, even the level of stress and overall lifestyle can further aggravate dry, sensitive skin. As the no.1 most prescribed brand by dermatologists², we put emphasis that your skin will get moisturized and protected starting from first use of Daily Moisture Therapy,” Lee states.

Our habits define what matters, and the choices that we make build up the habits that we create. Physiogel encourages women to drop their inhibitions and go beyond the limitations of skin sensitivity by giving dry and sensitive skin the moisturization it needs.

¹ NIELSEN Incidence Report, APAC markets, June 2014

² PMDI January 2015 – December 2015, IMS Health Philippines, Inc.

You can get the feeling that Physiogel's mission to fight sensitive skin is taken very seriously by the brand as they have already launched two skincare range to address that issue. One is more on calming the skin from redness and irritations while one is making sure that the moisture needed by our skin is retained and still safe for sensitive skin, and even making it stronger.

I will still have to test these claims and I'm lucky enough to try all three products from the range. These products are...

Daily Moisture TherapyPhp 220.00

 Daily Moisture Therapy Cream 75 ml – Php 750.00

Daily Moisture Therapy Lotion 100 ml – Php 420.00

I'll try these out and will post a review for each. Stay tuned! ;)

Cheers,
DAWN

No More Dry Skin with the Healing Power of Vaseline Body Lotion

Hello loves!

Are you dealing with dry skin? How do you usually deal with it? 

My face has oily skin so with just the right skincare, especially moisturizer, I rarely encounter skin drying on that area. For the body, unfortunately, I do encounter some dryness, mostly on my elbows, knees, and feet. I've experienced this way back when I was a kid and my mom would advise me to apply some petroleum jelly on the dry areas for intensive moisture. When the heels of my feet get cracks, I would apply petroleum jelly and wear socks overnight to keep the product on my feet and not transfer on the bed sheets when I sleep. The next day, the cracks lessened! 

So yeah, I have been a witness to the moisturizing properties of petroleum jelly so when I saw the package that arrived in our mail yesterday, I smiled. Why? Well, it is a kit containing Vaseline's Petroleum Jelly and Lotions. It's always good to receive things that you will surely use, right?

Not only that, it contained this very interesting experiment using the Vaseline Petroleum Jelly! This experiment highlights the healing power of the petroleum jelly. It's actually very fascinating... Check out the video below to learn more:

As seen in the video, they coated leaves with the petroleum jelly and left them outside during the hottest days of our country. It's actually quite amazing how the leaves with the product retain its color and moisture for so long! I didn't see the actual billboard which was along C5 last April 8-10 since I don't usually pass by that area...

BUT I get to have a closer look of this experiment because along with the kit were leaves with and without petroleum jelly! 

THESE ARE REAL LEAVES, GUYS!!!

The leaves may appear darker but it's probably because it was inside the box for so long and without sunlight, but moisture-wise, I'm amazed. I'll be checking these leaves for the next few days to see how long the ones with Vaseline Petroleum Jelly would stay green.

Not only does it retain and provide moisture, it also protects and help heal minor cuts and burns! It really is a wonder product. 

I actually got goosebumps when I read the part on the video where it stated, "If Vaseline can keep a leaf vibrant, imagine what it could do to dry skin."

And the good news doesn't stop there! See those lotions beside the petroleum jelly? What if I told you that they too have petroleum jelly infused in them??

Here are parts of the press release to learn more about this great fusion:

Did you know that tropical weather can actually dehydrate your skin? Unbeknownst to many, living in an environment with a hot and humid climate does not mean that one’s skin will not turn dry. Every day, skin is exposed to factors that can damage and dry it out. From hot showers, air-conditioned rooms, to the heat and pollution during one’s daily commute, skin is stripped off of its natural hydration and moisture. 

To address this, Vaseline aims to make it easy for Filipinas to replenish their skin’s moisture by infusing what is known as a wonder ingredient into their NEW Vaseline body lotions.

In 1859, New York-based chemist Robert A. Chesebrough created a wonder jelly, a do-it-all product that can heal burns, rashes, chapped skin, cuts, bruises, and more. A few years later, this wonder jelly was labeled Petroleum Jelly, which is now an important staple in all households because of its healing properties and outstanding skin benefits, and which is also the very ingredient that is now present in New Vaseline body lotions. Heal dry skin from within with Vaseline Lotions.

The new Vaseline Lotions now has micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly that works deep from within the epidermis to bring back lost moisture and heal dry skin. To know the condition of your skin, take the Dry Skin Test on http://www.vaseline.ph/skin-index-test. 

I've actually tried the test and got this result:

Good thing I now have Vaseline Lotions to try. I'll use them both and see which variant I like better, although I'm leaning to the Intensive Care one since I'm not much into getting my skin lighter. And I like the scent of it more too. ;)

The lotions are pretty affordable too! Here's the list of prices:

100ml- PhP 69.30

200ml- PhP 126.00
400ml- PhP 225.00

I've actually used both (Intensive Care last night and the Healthy White this morning) and in case you are wondering, both of them are quite lightweight on skin! None of the thick layer that some might dislike when applying petroleum jelly. It sets and gets absorbed by the skin pretty quickly. My skin feels refreshed just a few seconds after applying. I'll continue using the Intensive Care variant from now on and will update this post about my thoughts after finishing the bottle, ayt?

So do check out these lotions at leading supermarkets and department stores nationwide and discover the healing power of Vaseline with me with the petroleum Jelly-infused Vaseline lotions and say hello to well-hydrated skin!


Cheers,
DAWN

The Body Shop Spa of the World Japanese Camellia Cream

Hello loves!

Right at this moment, I'm thinking of every deadlines I have to meet in a few weeks time. I guess some of my worries are also my fault because of procrastinating (I didn't do much during the holy week vacation). The summer heat is making my mood even worse. The only thing that is making me happy right now is the scent of the The Body Shop Japanese Camellia Cream that I just applied. 

I actually got this a few months back and I really loved how it smells. I'm almost done with the whole tub and I think I'll feel sad once it's gone. :P

Info from the website:

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Japanese women have used camellia oil since the 8th century to gently soften and moisturise skin. The exquisite scent of this pure and elegant flower allows mind and body to reconnect with a moment of profound peace. Use this rich body cream with a light, velvety texture as part of our relaxing ritual when you’re in need of a fast-track to tranquility.

• Velvet moisture body cream
• Makes skin feel beautifully hydrated and delicately scented
• Relaxes body and mind
• With camellia oil from Japan

And details on the packaging:

The Spa of the World range is composed of different kinds of products from scrubs to creams and the Japanese Camellia cream is just one of the skincare products included.

I have a soft spot for Japanese stuff (not the Daiso stuff, but I like shopping there. Haha!). I love reading about their culture and art (from their classic woodblock prints to the recent anime phenomenon). I like how disciplined and polite the people there are as told by friends who've been there. And I also love how quirky and weird their commercials are, which I usually watch when I need some quick laugh. So the Japanese Camellia Cream was the one that stood up to me the most when I saw the four products from the Spa of the World range. Check out Liz's post for product details of the other products from the range.

The products are housed in this very luxe packaging. It's very different from the tubs I'm used to seeing when it comes to TBS' body butters. This packaging looks very classy and I will surely recycle this once I've finished the whole tub.

The scent of the product is floral and it can really change any bad mood into a good one. It's invigorating but at the same time soothing. The cream is thick but I don't feel sticky when I apply it. The hydration it gives is enough for my skin when used daily. You can instantly feel the skin softer when applied and the scent lasts a while on me, which I love because I just love the smell so much. This really is an instant pamper and uplifter! 

I recommend you check out the Spa of The World Skin care range from The Body Shop, especially the Japanese Camellia Cream. I am sure you won't regret it!

Cheers,
DAWN

Review : Kala Milk Lotion

Hey loves!

Only a few hours left before 2015 ends. I bet you're all enjoying a festive dinner right now or having fun with family and friends. I, on the other hand, am enjoying a peaceful movie night with my dogs. New year's eve is a stressful evening to them so I try to do my best to calm them down and that is to give them exercise during the day and early evening to wear them down, give them a heavy dinner, and try to keep them in a room where the noise from the fireworks aren't as loud. 

But before I resume and play another movie, I'll be sharing a review of a newly discovered skincare product...

Kala Milk Lotion

This is one of the newest products from Kala Milk. I've introduced the brand before (you can read the post here) and also featured the lotion in our post about their holiday soaps (click here for the post).

I received this lotion just last month for review. I have tried their soaps and I became a fan because of their super creamy and moisturizing properties. That being said, I was so excited to try the lotion out. I expected a very creamy and moisturizing experience with it. And I just love milk so that too adds to the excitement.

So let's get to know the product first from the labels:

And here are more info from BeautyMNL:

CLAIM TO FAME: 

A light moisturizing body lotion for silky, supple skin

FAST FACTS: 

Deeply hydrates, nourishes, softens and smoothens skin; formulated with carabao milk, shea butter, virgin coconut oil, and essential oils; lightweight, non-greasy formula is quickly absorbed by skin

PERFECT FOR: 

Intensive skin-softening, even on hot days

SPECIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU GET: 

(1) bottle Kala Milk Lotion

NET WEIGHT: 300ml

One bottle is worth PhP 265.00 only.

The bottle is a very simple plastic bottle with a large opening, which is ideal if you see the consistency of the product. I find the label design cute, but the bottle to be very basic (I've seen so many brands who use this same bottle shape and size), which is still a good thing for me. 

The scent of the lotion is not just milky, it has like an herby smell too. I don't know the exact smell but it's not overpowering and is barely noticeable after a few minutes have passed.

And as expected, the lotion is really creamy, LIKE REALLY CREAMY. The consistency is very, very, VERY THICK. Even if you shake the bottle, it will not easily come out. It's a good thing that the opening is large, as mentioned, so that you can just scoop the product with a spatula if it becomes difficult to get some out. What I do is I leave it upside down so that the product is already at the mouth of the bottle, which will make things easier.

Even though the product is thick and creamy, it is not greasy nor super sticky and it doesn't feel that your skin can't breathe. I don't like it when lotions, especially when they are as thick as this one like body butters, feel like it's suffocating my skin... so I am happy that this does not do that. In short, it feels light on skin in just a couple of minutes after application. I believe that this is because the product gets absorbed by the skin easily. It's also pretty easy to spread on skin. I don't have to keep massaging until I don't see the white lotion on me, which is surprising considering how thick it is.

It's mostly organic if not all. My skin didn't experience any irritations. And it does a great job in providing my skin the moisture it needs. Even my friends complimented how soft my skin was. I partner this with the Milk Chocolate variant (one of the holiday blends of Kala Milk) and the result is fantastic! If you do have dry skin, I can't say if the moisture it gives is good enough. But for me who has oily skin on the face and do not experience much dryness in the body, this is good enough.

So to summarize...

What I LIKE:

- Moisturizes my skin

- Smells good

- No irritations

- No greasy nor sticky feeling

- Gets absorbed by the skin easily

- Affordable

- Filipino made

- Package design

What I DON'T LIKE:

- The product is so thick that it can be a challenge to get the product out of the bottle

And that is my review of Kala Milk Lotion! What are your thoughts on this product? What's your favorite organic lotion?

And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 

WOOOOOT! 2016, here we come!

Cheers,

DAWN