Bye Bye Blemish Skin Rescue Serum

Lately I have been so stressed with work and life and my hormones were acting out that I had a huge breakout. It left a huge scar on my face and it was really stressful. I am currently overseas and had no access to my holy grail Korean products for acne and acne scars so I had to search around for something. 

I found this product called Bye Bye Blemish from a pharmacy and the description looked promising. Before I decided to buy it (it was quite pricey, at least for me), I checked for reviews online and found a few nice ones in Reddit lol. I've been reading a lot of stuff from Reddit lately, and I know some of these reviews could be fake but I was desperate. I ended up purchasing it anyway.

Bye Bye Blemish Skin Rescue Serum

Product Description

NEW Skin Rescue Serum is packed with high concentrations of Niacinamide plus Zinc blasts appearance of blemishes away. This serum helps balance natural oils and helps improve appearance of enlarged pores.

I was instantly drawn to it when I saw it has Niacinamide because I need the acne scars to go away asap. It also has Zinc, which is something that I have tried before with The Ordinary so I had high hopes. For the record, I could have purchased the one from The Ordinary but for some reason I wanted to try this and see if its really effective. Also I was scared of fake TO products online so yes.

Benefits

• Promote Skin’s Natural Balance: Skin Rescue Niacinamide Serum is packed with high concentrations of Niacinamide (Vitamin E) plus Zinc that minimizes blemishes away. This serum revitalizes dull, congested skin while restoring the balance of skin’s natural oils.The go-to serum for blemish-free skin!
• Soothes, Clear and Hydrates Skin: Infused with Vitamin B3 and Zinc, this Niacinamide Serum stops excess sebum while softening lines and battling spots that gives a luminous, translucent and well-hydrated skin without redness and damage.
• Balance Oil, Improve Skin Texture: This facial treatment works deep to clean the skin and improves uneven skin texture. Perfect for those who have oily skin problems. This oil control serum gives you that matte but not overly dry, radiant, oil-free skin.
• Minimizes Pores and Reduces Skin Aging: This pore tightening solution targets dull and congested skin, minimizing the enlarged pores and helps protect damaged skin. Its anti-aging properties help keep skin hydrated, promoting healthy collagen generation and help control acne breakouts.
• Parabens-free, 100% Cruelty Free, Your Go-to Skincare Brand: Made in the USA! Bye Bye Blemish consistently delivers high-quality, top-notch products to satisfy your beauty needs and deliver premium beauty to every woman. Stick to one of the best when it comes to taking care of your skin!

The consistency is somewhat thick and not runny. Its easy to apply and easily absorbed by the skin too. According to the instructions, you can just directly apply the product to clean skin and leave it, no need to wash.

I religiously used this product daily at night before going to bed for about a month. Sometimes if I have time I apply it in the morning too. I will be posting my review shortly with photos so you can be the judge if it is effective or not.

REVIEW: By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch

Today I will be reviewing an item I got from Wishtrend's Team Acney Box. I posted about the whole package March 2022 and I am now posting a review on the By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch. 

This brand has always been pretty popular when it comes to Acne products, and I was so excited to see they now have pimple patches too! I've been using this product lately as I am getting a lot of acne breakouts specially on my right jawline. Is it as effective as the most popular CosRX Pimple Patches? Let's find out.

 By Wishtrend Clear Skin Shield Patch - $10.00

This pimple patch contains 39 patches in 3 different sizes. According to their website, this is made for all skin types. The sizes and dimensions of the patches are as detailed below:

2 Shapes: Circular, Oval

3 Sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 14x23mm

39 Patches in 3 Sheets: 10mm * 15 Patches, 12mm * 15 Patches, 14x23mm * 9 Patches

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

This hydrocolloid acne patch protects the skin against dirty water, dust and physical contact. The thin, breathable fabric quickly absorbs impurities while naturally covering problem areas. Irritation-free spot care for breakouts and pimples.

HOW TO USE:

1. Clean and dry the problem spot before use.
2. Select the right patch for individual problem spots.
3. Gently press the adhesive side of the patch over the problem spot to cover it completely.

For reference, this is the pimple that I will be covering with this pimple patch. As you can see, there's something inside (pus, maybe?) the pimple and it looks like it is about to pop out lol.  You can wear the patches overnight or up to 12 hours. Just replaces them when they have been worn for an extended period of time.

There are 3 sizes for the patch and I used the bigger circular patch since the pimple I'm trying to cover up is just a small one, but I reckon the smallest patch would be too small too. After putting it on my pimple, it does a good job of hiding it as it doesn't look as bad as the before photo without any pimple patch. From afar, it doesn't look that visible too, which is a good thing.

After leaving the patch on for hours, I have removed it and it looks like the pus has all come out and all that's left is just the pimple itself. The patches help absorb impurities and quicken the healing process and reduce the size and severity of the inflammation as you can see. For continuous healing, I will be using Clindamycin which I will soon be reviewing as well.

Overall, this pimple patch is a good alternative to the ever popular CosRX Pimple Patch. And although it is a bit more pricey, but you get a lot more patches for this brand too. Would I repurchase? Well, if it is on sale I'd definitely buy this again.

REVIEW: By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel

Today I will be sharing another new product which I got from my Team Acney box from Wishtrend. I've had the opportunity to use it for about a week, more or less, so I am able to share my first impression and initial thoughts about the By Wishtrend Sulfur 3% Clean Gel. I've always loved By Wishtrend products, and this one is totally new to me. So let's see if this will become another favorite :)

Wishtrend Team Acney Box and Shoutout to Wishtrenders Promotion 2022

Its now almost April, which means we are almost halfway through the year. I am excited to share to you the Shoutout to Wishtrenders 2022 Promotion by Wishtrend. For this year's event, they have released 4 team boxes which addresses 4 different skin concerns. This includes Team Acney, Team Dully, Team Poresy and Team Combination. And I am so lucky to be chosen to take part of this amazing promotion. (Thank you, Wishtrend team for the support). Since I have acne prone skin and it has always been a problem for me, I have decided to go for the Team Acney box. And so today I will be posting my own unboxing and sharing what's inside the box for the team I have chosen. 

REVIEW: Teranex Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Soap

I have recently started using this beauty product, but after a month of using it, I am now able to post some results and my review about this soap - the Teranex Gentle Exfoliating Beauty Soap. I am not familiar with this brand to start with, but I saw a tiktok video about this soap and the comment section was filled with good reviews and most of them are saying their dermatologist recommended this particular soap so I decided to try it out.

Review: Gel Hut Mun White Blackhead/Whitehead Remover

I'm back with another product to review today! I actually have a lot of posts in my drafts which I haven't finished writing yet, but since Cebu Province is back to MECQ starting August 1, I finally got a few spare time with me to work on my blog posts.

Today's review is going to be about one of my holy grail products when it comes to whiteheads and blackheads (I think I only have two favorite products when it comes to whiteheads/blackheads removal). This is a Thai Product called Gel Hut Mun White Blackhead/Whitehead Remover, which became popular a couple of years back. There are a lot of imitation products by the way so you really have to be careful in buying, but I'm glad I chanced upon a legit Thai beauty product seller in Shopee so was able to use this again.

Recent Purchases from Luxe Organix

Hi guys. Today I'll be sharing my recent purchases from Luxe Organix. I've been a fan of the brand for a while and am using some of their products already. Because of the good experience I've had with the brand, I decided to purchase other products from them which I'll be sharing below.

Purchased everything from Shopee

My DMV Clinic Acne Journey - January 2021

Hi everyone! It's already 2021 and we're still stuck at home because of Covid. But the good thing is that we are now able to go out for important things. Yesterday I went to a derma clinic to have my acne checked. I originally planned to do CO2 Laser for my acne scars, however I still have active pimples so I had it checked first, and the doctor prescribed some stuff for me to use. I will be sharing my journey from today until I get the result I wanted.

REVIEW: Dr. Sensitive Acne Clearing Pads

Today I'm gonna be reviewing a product I've started using recently. These are clearing pads from a brand called Dr. Sensitive, which I chance upon Watsons last time. Although I only started incorporating this product in my daily routine for a few days, but I will be giving out my initial impressions about this product.

I got 2 packs of these clearing pads to try out. I am using it every morning, just right after my cleanser and before I apply my toner. Please let me know if I'm doing it wrong, but I figured I would rather apply this after cleansing to make sure my face is clean before I apply my toner and serum.

Dr. Sensitive Acne Clearing Pads 30 sheets - Php 49.00 (Watsons)

The product is actually affordable for the price and quantity, plus it is also handy. I've been meaning to buy those clearing pads from CosRX but its a bit pricey, and I'm not sure if its going to work out for me so having this instead is like a trial for me. Plus, it contains salicylic acid which is good for acne prone skin and this product claims to clear and help prevent acne.

Product Description: 

Dr. Sensitive™ Acne Clearing Pads has a gentle exfoliating action that unclogs pores and helps prevent acne. Contains salicylic acid

Caution: This product contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing and limit sun exposure while using this product. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Do not flush

Ingredients:

Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Isopropyl Myristate, Ethyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, Methylparaben, Bronopol, Citric Acid

How to Use: 

Use on clean skin; dab on pimples or blemishes. Can also be used all over the face to help exfoliate and unclog pores. Avoid lip and eye area. Start with one application daily and increase gradually to two to three times a day. Reseal tightly after use.

The packaging reminds me of those facial wipes and wet tissues, albeit this is smaller making it really handy. I reckon I can bring this with me anywhere due too its small pocket-able size, and could possibly be an alternative to washing specially if I'm out and about. I only paid Php 49.00 or about $1 for 30 sheets already. A pack can easily last me a month with once a day use, or 2 weeks if I use it at least twice a day!

Since this is my first clearing pad, I can't compare it to other brands, but here are my observations though. Feel free to comment if there's anything that I might have missed out.

Pros:

• Light weight, easy to carry and handy
• Cheap
• Value for money in terms of price vs quantity

Cons:

• Cotton is thin
• Cotton is not that moisturized

As you can see, the pad is actually thin. I don't know if clearing pads are really supposed to be this way, or maybe this is just the case for this particular brand because of the packaging. I feel like those from CosRX are thicker like those round cotton because of the tub packaging.

Also another observation is that the cotton pad is not that moisturized or I felt like its a bit drier that what I was expecting? Maybe it's because this has been stored for 2-3 months due to the lock-down and this is just an old stock? I'll try to pick up a new one that's recently manufactured and compare if its still the same.

Overall, I am quite pleased with this product. It's definitely great value for money, and an alternative to facial wipes or cleansing wipes since this is specifically for acne prone skin. I will continue to use this daily and hopefully it won't give me any break outs. Aside from the two cons I've listed about, I don't have anything to complain really. Repurchase? Yes, specially if I'm going back to work again or if I will be travelling. 

May Purchases Part 2

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing good despite the pandemic that we're all experiencing. I haven't posted any reviews for a while apart from my purchases, which is what I'm going to be posting today as well. We've been quarantined for almost 2 months now, and even though the rules have been less strict since yesterday, it still is hard to go out and I still can't go back to working. I thought this would work out in my favor as I've been focusing more on skin care and haven't been using make ups at all as I'm just at home, but unfortunately I currently have a lot of acne on my cheeks, jawline and even my forehead! I'm not sure what exactly happened but I'm still trying to find a cure to thus dilemma. Anyways I've been using the products I purchased last time on a daily basis for 2 weeks now, and although I am not sure if it worked or if it made it worse, but I'll continue using it until next month and post a review by then to see how it goes.

Anyways, since the rules have been less strict and the mall has opened, I was finally able to go to Watsons for the first time in 2 months! I have been practicing social distancing and wore my masks and washed when I arrived at home so I hope it should be all good. I don't plan to go out again anyways unless its really urgent. I have been doing some reading online while on quarantine so when I got the chance to go to Watsons again, I knew what things to buy. Here are some of the things I have recently purchased.

Hada Labo Hydra & Whitening Face Wash - Php 295.00 (Watsons) | Dr. Sensitive Acne Clearing Pads - Php 49.00 (Watsons) | Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum - Php 605.00 (Shopee)

This is my first time to try Hada Labo's facial wash and I am so excited. Its a bit pricey compared to my usual facial wash (Cathy Doll) but it is understandable as this is a brand from Japan. I have other products from the brand which I got from Japan last year and they were really cheap, so I am really hoping this pandemic will end so that I can travel again. The acne clearing pads from Dr. Sensitive is something new to me, as I've been meaning to try clearing pads online but I am unsure if it is worth it. When I saw this product, I instantly purchased it just to try it out and see its worth it. I have started using it yesterday so I will probably post a review by next month.

Now this lip tint was in impulse purchase online when Club Clio had another sale on Lazada! I mean, who can resist 50% off right? Plus, I really love their velvet tints so I am so excited when I can finally use them again. Also, they are having another sale right now but I am not going to let myself be tempted again :3 Good thing the items I got from them will expire by 2022 so I still have plenty of time to use them, but for now I am keeping them safe in my fridge.

Peripera Ink Velvet Tint #04 - Php 225.00 (Lazada)

This product is very popular right now and some even called it Jun Ji Hyun serum as it is said to be her holy grail! So here I am joining the bandwagon too haha. Actually I've seen this product years back, when it still was called Natural Pacific, together with its old packaging. At that time it was still expensive for me so I couldn't really get my hands on it, but now that it was on sale, I finally purchased one. I've been using this in the evening for a few days already, together with my The Ordinary Glycolic Toner, so hopefully it will work for me. I'll be doing a review maybe next month to give time for the results to show, if there's any.

Nacific Fresh Herb Origin Serum - Php 605.00 (Shopee)

The seller from Shopee was kind enough to include a freebie - Innisfree Green Tea Seed Cream. I'm not sure what this is for but I haven't used it as well.

And that's it! I am really hoping for the best for my skin after this quarantine ends as I have been strictly following a routine with my The Ordinary products and have recently started using the Nacific Serum. I've been taking pictures of my breakouts for comparison and I will be uploading it on my blog probably next month.

May Purchases - Skincare Products

And just like that, its May already! We are still under community quarantine, but at least some things are still available, like online shopping ^_^ . Today I'll be sharing the first package I received for this month - skin care products. I was actually thinking that since we can't go out and if we can, we still have to wear mask, make up wouldn't be practical so why not invest in skin care instead right? 

I bought 4 items online from Shopee PH. Its from a seller of Korean Products. To be honest, I have a few sellers whom I purchase from, but this particular seller sold them for a cheaper price, plus the reviews were also great so I decided to buy from them. Seller was also kind to include a sample freebie :)

L-R: Apieu Nonco Tea Tree Spot Patch, CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

Freebie: Etude House Baking Poder Pore Cleansing Foam Sachet

I've tried The Ordinary products before, specifically the Niacinamide one. I purchased 5-6 products from them 3 years ago, and I can't recall what exactly happened. But I do know I wasn't able to finish all bottles which was such a waste. I've been seeing a lot of reviews online again about how effective they are, specially the retinoid and peeling solution (which I also purchased years back), so I wanted to try them again and this time make sure to commit to use them properly and continuously.

I only got 2 products this time as I don't want to overwhelm myself with a lot of items at a time. I'm not really familiar with layering of skin care products, so for now I am trying to follow a routine wherein I use the Niacinamide in the morning and the Toning Solution at night. I try not to layer anything else after using them as I wanted to see if it works or if its going to give me any breakouts, so I'm trying to hold back on my other products for now aside from my usual cleanser, peeling gel (a few times in a week) and my acne lotion.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 240 mL - $11 (Deciem) | Php 720.00 (Shopee)

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30 mL - $7 (Deciem) | Php 510.00 (Shopee)

I also included some Acne Patches, just in case we get to go out in the real world. I purchased about 5 boxes of pimple patch last December in Seoul but I've already almost used them up so I bought some extra in case. The patches were really sticky and nice and cheap too! Once things are better and we are now allowed to travel, I will definitely buy a lot of those patches.

Apieu Nonco Tea Tree Spot Patch - Php 25.00 (Shopee)

CosRX Acne Pimple Master Patch - Php 130.00 (Shopee)

So that's it for now. I'm still on my 5th day of using the bottles I've purchased and so far I haven't had any major break outs apart from what I already have T_T. I am really hoping that these items will do wonders for me as they're a bit pricey, otherwise I might have to resort to different products again.

BeautyMNL Haul - SkinPotion Products

Hi! Today I'm sharing my first ever BeautyMNL Haul. Yes Facebook, I finally gave in to the ads you've been showing and bought stuff. Aside from the endless temptation called ads that I see everyday, the main reason why I chose to visit the website and see whats in store is because someone on Facebook posted a mini review of a particular brand available on the shop and said it really did wonders for her acne skin conditions, so I figured, eh why not? So I did.

Since this was my first purchase, I got free shipping too. Hurray! I chose two items from SkinPotions by the way, and Im too excited to see if it will do wonders for me too :)

This was the packaging I received. Pink!! Yes, I just love pink. And this one is a pretty pastel color too.

Now the items I bought were actually placed inside another plastic bag with the shop's name written on it. Cool.

The products were carefully wrapped in bubble wrap to make sure it will arrive safe, which I really appreciate.

And here's what I got myself. Two of their most popular items which seems to be quite the talk of the town as most of the reviews I've read says these items have healed and sorted their acne problems. Of course, I have to see it for myself so off I went and added them to my cart.

Shop SkinPotions at BeautyMNL: https://beautymnl.com/brands/skinpotions

Today is actually Day 2 of me using both prodocust. Its too early to say anything but I am really hoping for a positive result. Will be posting reviews once I see anything significant, but for now, here are some more info about the items I got and where to get them.

Snowberry Cream - ₱465.00

CLAIM TO FAME: A multi-benefit cream that targets acne, spots, scars, and stretch marks

FAST FACTS: Lightens to minimize the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation; helps treat acne to banish breakouts; smoothens and reduces the appearance of stretch marks; soothes insect bites; can also be used as a makeup primer and pore minimizer; protects with SPF45; formulated with papaya extract, bearberry extract, licorice extract, snail filtrate, whitenol extract (mix of potent natural whitening oils), acerola cherry extract, rice bran oil, titanium dioxide and essential oils; leaves a matte finish

PERFECT FOR: Smoother, fairer skin on the face and body

Tomato Serum - ₱295.00

CLAIM TO FAME: An all-natural essence that targets common skin ailments

FAST FACTS: Formulated with natural tomato and aloe vera extracts; brightens skin for a radiant, glowing look; helps restore skin’s natural pH balance; minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores; reduces irritations and inflammations such as acne; relieves and heals sunburnt skin; fights free radicals with an antioxidant powerhouse that includes vitamins A and C, lycopene, and proteins

PERFECT FOR: Dull and blemished skin

REVIEW: Himalaya Herbals Purifying Neem Face Wash

So I dropped by Watson's earlier looking for things for my hair when I finally chanced upon this product. I've read a few reviews about this facial wash and thought maybe Id give it a try.

I chose this variant as it claims to help prevent pimples, which is a plus for me. I've always been going for facial washes that claims to help prevent pimples and the likes because of my acne prone skin.

I got this for Php 89 pesos and it contains 50mL of products inside. Not too bad considering the price and the content of the item itself. I've been eyeing Himalaya products for a while now but since I still have a lot of things as well I didn't bother with buying anything till now. Also, I only saw this product at Watson's just now so maybe its really popular as it seems out of stock most of the time.

On the back of the packaging, the ingredients are written down. I'm not too bothered with ingredients as I dont think I am sensitive to anything. For as long as it doesn't give me any break outs then I'm good.

Packaging of the product comes in the usual tube type. Still hygienic if you ask me. Plus this is the small travel size bottle so its easy to carry around specially during trips.

The product itself is gooey and is green in color. It isn't watery so I dont have to worry about it dripping from the palm of my hands. Application is also easy.

REVIEW:

The product smells good and lathers easily as well. I was happy during day 1 of using this as I felt so clean. But then at night I saw some breakouts already. They weren't full blown pimples or something but whitehead looking with puss inside and I'm sure its because of this as I haven't used anything new except for this.

So on day 2 I didn't use this and went back to my usual facial cleanser and after treating the breakouts everything seems good, so on day 3 I still used my old trusty face cleansers. And because I really had high hopes for this product I went on to use this again on day 4 and... another breakout!! :((

I really dont think this will be useful and its such a shame that I have to let this go but I also cant risk the breakouts if I continue to use this.

VERDICT:

Repurchase? No. But then again this is just based on my use. We all have different skin types and this may work for others, but for me, nah. Im still sad that I have to throw this away.