Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream

I'll just go straight to the point:  Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream is more of a preventive kind rather than the "recovering the prime state of your skin" gel cream.  If you have wrinkles and wanted to get rid of them, then this is not the product for you.

Since the explosion of snail, bee, snake and whatever based products,I've been curious as to why they became so popular and gave in when I found out  that this snail gel cream from Mizon is cheap.  The one in the photo above is already my third tube (they are on promo when I bought them from Bae Lu) not because I'm so much in love with it but because I wanted to consume the trio before they expire.  It's not a bad cream, I'm actually impressed when I first use it since it made my skin and my wrinkled hands so soft and smooth and plump but like the other Mizon products that I tried (like Mizon Pore Tightening Lotion), this also works up to a certain extent only...let's say 30% and with continuous use the 30% will remain in your face! (and hands too if you'll use it there).

By the way, this is recommended for use after your moisturizer, I tried it and it's like I'm already wearing a thick mask so I just replace my moisturizer with this. Then when I'm done with the first tube I went back to my usual moisturizer and go back to this when I'm halfway done with the former and that's when I observed what I hate the most about this product:  mini breakouts for the first week of usage and then breakout again when I stop using it and half of the softness and smoothness effect also goes away.

Like I told you, this is not really a bad moisturizer but it will not give a long lasting effect and will definitely not help with wrinkles (or it will help by making your skin plump, but still my wrinkles/lines that are a bit deep already never said bye bye to me).  Well, I'm already in my late twenties and should already be using anti-aging products rather than these kinds of creams that are more on the preventive side.  Right now, I use this gel cream as a wash off mask since I like it's semi cooling effect.

Have you tried Mizon Snail Recovery Gel Cream before?

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Mizon PoreTightening Lotion

When the words "face lotion" first crossed my mind, all I said was "what the".  I just couldn't believe that another un-understandable skincare product was born and I was like nah I'll never gonna try it, I simply don't need it.

But destiny has it's own way and without pany intention of meeting the thing, face lotion and I meet as if we're meant to cross each others world.  Destiny, fate or whatever you may call it, I'm glad I met such a good friend, I mean product.

Guys, meet Mizon Skin Turnaround Pore Tightening Lotion.

Mizon Skin Turnaround Pore Tightening Lotion
online price around $13 to $17
got it for P710 (around $17)
80ml

I am supposed to be getting the pore essence and a clay mask  from the Pore Line of Mizon so I agreed to pay $17 because I'll be getting 2 products, unfortunately for me the link of Mizon suddenly changed and got this lotion unsale.  Oh well, I have to be smarter next time.

The Pore Skin Turnaround line from Mizon is actually for oily skin type but having the word "tightening" in the essence and lotion makes me think that it can help my big pores (I have dry skin type by the way).

it seems melting

Mizon Skin Turnaround Pore Tightening Lotion is a water based moisturizer that can control sebum and has a new pore refining formula.  It says in the description that it is quick absorbing and reduces oiliness while keeping skin well-hydrated and over time, helps skin create stronger supports for tightened pores.

And I have to agree with Mizon that this lotion is quick absorbing. I don't know if you can see the "melting effect" in the above picture but once I put this product on my skin, it seems that it turns runny and just seems like water sinking into my skin once spread.  I asked my sister to also try this (she have oily skin type) and she have the same observation and she liked that it's moisturizing but not heavy nor greasy on her skin at all.

As for my dry skin, well I still need the help of an emulsion or a cream to fully hydrate my  face.  For the tightening of pores part, well for the first week I am impressed because it tightened/made my pores appear smaller let's say around 25% but on the second week there's not much of a difference anymore but I continued using it for maintenance of the "tightened pores" and at the same time it does really help in making my skin hydrated without any harsh effect.  Plus this one replaces my toner.

The scent might be an off for those who do not like scented skincare products because it has this fresh and a bit overwhelming smell like those in scented stationery  but once applied on the skin, the scent disappears.  As for the packaging, it's heavy because of the glass bottle which I don't mind plus it's sturdy too (I dropped it a couple of times).  I never had a problem with the pump too and dispenses the same amount everytime I use it (I use two pumps for my whole face and neck).

I did my best but the text on the box are just too small

Face lotions in general are use after washing the face followed by a toner.  I digressed and skip the toner part whenever I use this lotion I mean I just couldn't accept that I put a product on my face then wipe it with cotton pad filled with toner?  For me it's a waste, although I'm aware that my skin already absorbed the first product but still there's maybe a little left on the surface of the skin (Am I still making sense).

Anyway, this product opened my mind to face lotions. This one from Mizon is best for those with oily skin type and can be use alone as a moisturizer (if in case you do not like to layer products) because it's light yet moisturizing and can help in tightening ore lessening the appearance of pores (just look for a great deal online, Mizon most of the time throw some amazing sale).

That's it!

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Mizon Peptide and Vitamin C Sheet Mask

I've been neglecting my mask sheets again lately.  But I promised my stressed face that I; Arya De Guzman, will use mask sheets/sheet masks for the weeks to come as often as I can (ewan ko sa sarili ko ano na naman kaya nakain ko?)

Adorable packaging I say, I wanted to hang these masks on a line and just grab them whenever I want.  Oh by the way, I just watch The Hunger Games - Catching Fire and way way better than the first installment.

Mizon Original Skin Energy Ampoule Essential Sheet Mask in Peptide and Vitamin C
Got them from Hipstyle by kat Assuncion, forgot the exact price but it's under P40 ($1)

The sheet and the amount and consistency of the essence is the same with the Hyaluronic variant which I already posted in Mizon Ampoule Essential Sheet Mask Hyaluronic Acid.  I have to mention again that the mask that I have from Mizon dries up so quickly as in in just 15 minutes.

The first that I used from the two is the Vitamin C variant.  I'm never been impressed with mask with vitamin c ingredient like lemon or orange for two main reasons:  the smell and either do nothing or breaks me out.  This one from Mizon is on the "do nothing" side.  Well at least it helps me relax a bit before going to sleep but overall I can't say anything good or bad about this mask.

By the way I'm munching on the goodies that I got from our company's "Christmas Basket", it's actually in a bag not in a basket and I'm also watching Vlogmas from essiebuttonvlogs which reminds me that I should already put on my Christmas spirit (I hope it would happen any moment next week).

Mizon Ampoule Essential Sheet Mask Vitamin C

Next is something new for me, it's the Peptide variant.  It says in the description that peptide promotes elastin and collagen growth and removes oxygen free radical and it is highly effective for skin elasticity.  Well I don't know how will these wonders take effect in just one use of a mask but this variant actually made my face well moisturize and soft (that's all I can say).

Mizon Ampoule Essential Sheet Peptide

I guess I stored these masks too long in  my cabinet that I can't feel their full potential.  These #Mizon mask actually have new packaging when I check them out in GMarket and I hope that they will work better because these are quite cheap if bought in bulk.  Anyway, I'm still thankful that I tried them and help me relax even if it's just for a couple of minutes.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Mizon Herbosys Ampoule

A week has passed and I'm still sick but I guess the weekend is the sickest of them all because I slightly lost my voice and my friends and family teases me whenever I try to talk saying I have a sexy bedroom voice or a deep whisper voice.  I don't know why I'm sharing this ahahaha, have you ever experienced this kind of dilemma?

Moving on, here's another review for Mizon products.  Pardon the pics, I don't know why our windows are extra dirty and dark in the pic ahahaha.

Mizon Herbosys Ampoule in Deep Sea marine Collagen and  Herbal Orange Blossom

Again, I got these two for only 500 pesos with Bae Lu so that's like 250 per bottle.  For an ampoule, I think that's pretty cheap and don't worry these are still being sold by Mizon (they are not in promo this time though).

Herbal Orange Blossom Ampoule

I first tried the Orange Ampoule variant because it says in the description that it helps to brighten and revitalize dull skin (I have dull skin!, check!) and it really  does help in brightening and revitalizing dull skin but up to a certain extent only, say 20% to 30% only.  I already finished this product but the effect won't get any further, continued use will only maintain what has been achieved for the first two weeks of using the product but anyway I love how it helped in lessening the appearance of my freckles.

sorry, but my phone cam can't focus on the product

It should smell orangey but this ampoule smells like a flower, a delicate one so I'm okay with it and it's cloudy in appearance and a bit sticky that those with combi or oily skin might have a little trouble with it's consistency but for me with a dry skin, it's actually just okay...at first it's sticky but I'll just allow around 30 seconds to a minute to pass before I apply my cream and everything seems normal meaning my face don't look oily.

Next is the Deep Sea Marine Collagen Ampoule.

Deep Sea Marine Collagen Ampoule

I actually gave this to my sister.  Use it a couple of weeks then gave it back to me because it's too sticky for her (note that she have an oily skin).  Tried it and have to agree that this one is extra sticky than the orange variant.

and this is how it looks like

If you have read most of my skincare posts, then you might have an idea on how I like products with collagen so without a doubt I got excited when I first tried it (even with the sticky issue, I figured that I'll use it during nighttime).  I like that's it's really moisturizing and the scent is really relaxing, not a weird like fishy smell.  I have to stop using this on my face though because I had an allergic reaction to it (I'm allergic to seafoods but I never thought that I will also have a reaction with products with marine derived ingredients).  Well, I'm not sure about the ingredients in this ampoule because everything is korean.  But then again I don't want to waste product so my feet gladly accepted this ampoule (happy feet).

Overall, If you are on a budget or just starting out in skincare...Mizon products are a good choice, I mean they are affordable and is effective on a certain level.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

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Mizon Ultra Repair Wonder Cream

I am supposed to post this last week but ohhhhhh bed weather and all I wanted to do is listen to Silversun Pickups or watch essiebutton on youtube and lie in bed and eat (I actually already eat all my junk foods for the week, opsie!).  Even the pictures that I took expressed how lovely the bed weather is last Monday so I got tamad na naman.

Mizon Ultra Repair Wonder Cream

At some point of my blogging life, I got so addicted to GMarket that I always get high whenever there's promo (later did I know that they always have some kind of promo) and got this cream from Mizon.  Not directly from GMarket though but from Bae Lu, my medium in buying korean cosmetics/skincare from GMarket and if I'm not mistaken I got this; together with an eye cream, for 500 pesos (not bad for a 300 ml cream).

So Mizon Ultra Repair Wonder Cream is an all in one product that can be use on the face and body.  From their GMarket page this is being compared to one of Kielh's products (never tried any Kielh's product though) and is said to be a superhero to save dry skin which pretty much explaing the tub's packaging.

white cream

I started to use this at the pick of Manila summer and it made my face a little oily during daytime so I only used this during nighttime and on my body only but had to stop because it's just too hot and humid that I decided to reserve this cream on rainy days (a good decision for me).  That's when I started to hate this product because it gave me minor breakouts but come last week of June up to know, I came to appreciate how lovely this product is.  First, it really saves my dry skin from drying further by moisturizing it without the sticky feeling.  Second, it does makes my skin soft and velvety as if I'm wearing a "leg balm" (forgot the exact word but Missha is selling a balm that makes the legs look flawless).  Third, it gives this sheen as if I put a cc cream on my body, I don't know if you can see it on the picture but that's how I see it.

when applied

Now before you say wow, there's an important fact that you should know:  this product is discontinued by Mizon ahahaha what a waste huh but there are still some online shops that sells this cream.  I guess Mizon is improving the Ultra Repair line as I see some products under this line from GMarket with new packaging.  Well, they really have to improve it because if you noticed "normal" is misspelled in the packaging.  I wanted to be more specific with this post but what's the use if this product is discontinued?  Anyway, just sharing what I think about it and maybe in the future, try the newer formulation because it's cheaper than my usual body butter.

Oh this one comes with a freebie, a full size eye cream (that's why I love shopping with Bae Lu, she gives me the freebie that comes with the product that I order).

Ultra Repair Wonder Eye Cream

I got really excited to find this eye cream on my package because it's free!!!  I got high hopes when I first used this because it's just amazing how the liquidy texture turned something into creamy.

it's like a serum

This eye "cream" is easy to apply because of it's liquidy texture that turns into something creamy once applied and spread under the eyes.  Sadly, it didn't do anything to help my undereye problems (i.e. dark circles, wrinkes) plus it looks as if my eyebags are oily and it always leaks, I'm planning to transfer this to a bottle and use it as a foot  lotion because I don't want to waste product and I think it's moisturizing enough for my feet.

Well that's it.  I hope we can all make wonders this week.

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Sample Sample Din Pag May Time

We like freebies right?  Even if sometimes we don't use them and because I don't use them immediately I got tons of sample at the back of my closet.  So I made some time to use half of the samples that I got from my purchases.

Here's some quick thoughts on some sample products.

all from Mizon

First batch are all from Mizon which I got from my haul from Bae Lu.  Let's start with the toner which has the same consistency as with almost all the toners that is also a little moisturizing than clear ones and almost like an essence.  It does leave my skin a bit moisturize but there's nothing really special about it (I don't know why it's expensive for a toner) plus it smells like liquid floorwax.  Next are the products derived from snail mucus:  the All In One Snail Repair Cream and Snail Repair Intensive Ampoule.  Both of the products are light and doesn't have a snail smell which is good (I don't want to smell like a snail).  I kind of expected a lot from these two because they're the first snail product that I used (also, I had these when almost everyone is hailing about the power of snail mucus) but it failed my expectation, yes they are light and provide just enough moisture but I didn't feel the "wow" factor when I used the duo.  Maybe samples sachets are not enough to prove the power of the two snail products from Mizon.  Lastly, the Returning Starfish Cream.  Odd name but I'm guessing one of the main ingredients have something to do with starfish?  Anyway , I kind of like this product because it's moisturizing enough not to let my skin dry for a long period of time even when the A/C is in full blast.  At first it gives my face a heavy feeling but after 30 seconds to a minute, it's as if I'm not wearing moisturizer yet my face is well moisturize.  I hope no starfish was harm if my guess is correct.

random stuff dominated by Skin Food

I am not a fan of Skin Food's skincare products but the Mushroom Multi Care BB Cream is a bomb for me.  It just wowed me and made me forget the ineffectivess of the skincare products from this Korean brand.  It's light and liquidy that application of this bb cream is a breeze.  It also matches my skin tone and brightens the overall look of my face.  Coverage maybe a problem because it's more on the light side (medium if applied 2 layers) but not for me since I'm always after the natural look, it just make my skin looking smooth amidst it skin imperfection (thanks to Hipstyle for giving this as a sample).  The cactus set (toner and emulsion) is just strong for my face it's like I'm applying Eskinol and Lifting Eye Serum is a plain fail for me, it didn't do anything.

Enough of the Skinfood lets move on with the Nature Republic Forever lasting Essential Emulsion (the yellow on top).  It was release I think on winter season to cater the dryness of the skin and it's really really moisturizing (no questions about that), I don't think that I can handle the cream though with the Philippine weather.  Lioele Daily Soothing Essence is such an amazing product: it's an essence that already has an SPF of 30 which is already enough for me to protect my face.  I hate applying sunblock because of the icky feeling when worn plus the white cast plus the awkward smell so I'm very liking this essence, it's just so perfect for me.  I'm also liking iWhite Aqua Moisturizing Cream which is readily available in Watsons both in sample sachet and tube.  It's light (very light that even those with oily skin can handle it) yet moisturizing and cheap too and it has sample sizes that I can bring on travels (I'm actually going to buy 1 later for my October quick out of the town).  Plus it didn't breaks me out.

another random samples from different sellers

I got these samples from GMarket, Bae Lu, bhappywithme and Kkochi Pida.  I'll start with the unfamiliar brand well for me, the V on U.  It works like other grocery type hair treatment almost have the same consistency with conditioners, overall it's okay.  It's skin Toma Jelly Cream is fun to use because I just like it's gel consistency and it's cooling on my face.  The pleasant tomato smell is awesome too.  I'm neutral with the Power 10 Formula VC Factor, I don't know what to tell about this product...maybe it's an okay product but there other serums that are far better.  Moist Steam Cream from Nature Republic  is also something that are for winter season, kinda heavy and makes my skin a little oily.  Lastly, The Innisfree Eco Natural Green tea BB Cream which I also like because it has medium coverage yet it's still look natural on my face.  Consistency is a little thicker and heavier with the Skinfood but I can still easily apply it on my skin then spray a mist to tame the heavy feeling.  The smell is a bit on a medicinal side but it's nothing to strong, my nose and I bet your nose can handle it too.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Mizon Ampoule Essential Sheet Mask Hyaluronic Acid

Here's the brand story of Mizon from Korea Depart (because I can't find any English site of the brand):
"Mizon started with renowned Korean cosmetics company employers.  By having our own cosmetics manufacture company, we develop high-quality cosmetics and try to satisfy our customers with rational cost and great quality."

Mizon Original Skin Energy Ampoule Eseential Sheet Mask Hyaluronic Acid
Mizon Ampoule Essential Sheet Mask [Hyaluronic acid] contains highly enriched hyaluronic acid which improves skin elasticity and skin texture by effective moisturizing.
Average price online: $2.50
Got mine for P35 from Hipstyle

The weather in the Philippines is stable: it's crazy hot.  But my skin decided to go against it and turned dry (usually, during summer time my skin is somehow in it's normal state) so it's needs more moisture and a little nutrition.  I chose a mask with hyaluronic acid because it is known to provide and hold moisture in the skin.


Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/57045-benefits-hyaluronic-acid-skin/#ixzz2SvAuPevq



Mizon called "BEAUTY DOOR" is the way to beautifulness which is always open.  Once you open the door, you will see the world of beauty you have always imagined.  Close your eyes and recall the world of grace you want to achieve.  MIZONs BEAUTY DOOR will lead you to the newly born world of BEAUTY.

20ml of essence for me is not enough.  When I pulled the sheet out from it's packaging, there's really nothing left for me to apply to my neck plus the sheet mask is enclose in a plastic that kind of get/lessen the essence content of the mask.  Others liked a mask that is enclosed in a plastic for faster placement in the face as they say but I find it harder to put the mask in my face plus it contributes to the ever increasing garbage in the planet (although I know it can't be helped, I mean the sheet mask itself is a garbage).  Anyway, the essence is transparent and almost has no smell.  It's not sticky after I rub my hands into the plastic sheet but removing the mask after 30 minutes, the essence got sticky (it seems that the longer I let the mask sheet stay on my face, the stickier the essence gets).  For those with oily skin, I guess splashing some water after use will help reduce the stickiness as for those with normal or dry skin tapping for around 5 minutes is the best remedy.  I actually wanted to rinse my face but what's the use of using sheet mask if I don't let the essence stay on my face?

yeah this is half of my face

After 10 minutes the mask sheet started to dry and almost completely dry 20 minutes after (temperature is around 30○C when I used this).  I'm already used to odd shapes of mask but this one is the oddest of them all even the cuts didn't help.  It seems that my chin and jaw plus my nose are too small that I have to fold the mask sheet in those area.  Good thing though that it's a bit thick and didn't got a tear when I'm tugging and pulling it.  It's also not irritating to the skin, it's like baby wipes.

back part with description, how to use, ingredients

This mask is really moisturising.  Sticky at first but once the skin absorbs the essence plus a good sleep, it made my skin soft and a little tighter that I keep on pinching my cheeks.  Not sure about the brighter and lighter aspect though.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Another Online Haul from Bae Lu

I wanted to talk about CC Cream today but there are already lots of post about it, I just decided to just share with you my latest haul.  Oh about the CC Cream, you can check Eva's post on what and how to make CC Cream here.

first time too receive a box from a local seller

I got this haul from an FB online seller named Bae Lu.  What catches my attention from this seller is that you can pre-order items; both in original and sale price, that are on GMarket.  She also accept pre-orders from Forever21 and sells US brand bags and other goodies.  If I wanted something that I need in the near future though, I have to order a month  in advance.  Well patience is a virtue and Bae Lu is also a patient seller, I mean I revised this order around 5 timesand it's okay with her (sorry Bae).  Anyway, here are my orders.

Mizon Herbal Ampoule

I have an essence from Etude House at the moment  but I like to apply serum on my face too (my first serum made a great change on my skin) but I can't find a serum that is on sale so I settled with these 1+1 ampoules (1 for me and I gave the other one to my sister).  Based on the description, thay are like serums.

Mizon Pore Tightening Lotion

Bit disappointed with this one.  The link in GMarket said that it's a 1+1 promi (essence + scrub) but by the time Bae Lu ordered it, Mizon changed the page and became lotion instead.  Oh well as long as it will close my pores I'm find with it.

Mizon Snail Recovery Gel

This gel is quite popular here in the Philippines.  It's a buy 1+1+1 promo.

Mizon Ultra Repair Wonder Cream

I got really surprised with this two.  I'm expecting to see a huge tub but upon opening the box I only saw the small one (I didn't read the label + plus I'm not wearing my glasses) and got disappointed but lo and behold beneath the poiles of masks, a super duper huge Wonder Cream awaits me.  I got the cream as a freebie hooray!!!!

And here's the rest of the freebies from Mizon.

Freebies from Mizon, I wonder what the Vichum is

Oh going back too the pile of masks, these babies makes me want to shriek!!!!

Food a Holic Masks

50 masks in total in different weird variants (potato and blueberry are new to me).  Already gave some to my friends and to my sister.  I know the brand is not popular but the price is a steal and if ever that department stores sell this here in the Philippines, the estimated sale price will be times 4 of the original.

another set of freebies

Wonderful haul, right?

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!