TonyMoly Facial Sponge and Hair Remover

Here are two TonyMoly products that are in pending for a very long time.

This "puto" (a filipino rice muffin) looking thing is a facial sponge that a friend of my friend bought for me from Korea last February.  I got curious about konjac (you can check the benefits of konjac sponge here) and looking into this product while in a store in one of TonyMoly here in the Philippines keep me thinking if this squishy sponge can really clean the face.  Answer: Yes, it does clean the face!

TonyMoly Natural Konjac Cleansing Puff
100% Natural Fiber
pH 8.4 Alkali
P198
3000 won

Cleaning my face has never been this fun.  This sponge lightly massages, soften and exfoliates without stripping the moisture off my skin.  It also lessen the appearance of black and whiteheads.  My face also feels clean even if I don't use a facial cleanser (while I'm using this, I don't use facial cleanser in the morning...medyo nakatipid ako).  The tear drop shape has it purpose by the way:  I use the smaller part on my undereyes and the sides of the nose while the bigger portion is to the rest of my face and neck.  Since I can't afford a Clarisonic, I'll stick with these kind of sponges (bought a generic circle one in Landmark at only 60 pesos, I'll try as many konjac sponges as I can.  Update, tried the circle one and the tear shape of  TonyMoly's is easier to grip).

Take note though that you have to thoroughly clean this every after use by soaking and squeezing it many times until the water runs clean.  I am in a hurry one time and only soak and squeeze it twice and the smell went bad (it should be oderless).  Also there's this one time that I didn't use it for 4 consecutive days, it dried which is normal (just soak in the water and it will go back to it's squishy state) but the next day I saw a green line so I have to throw it after just one month of use.

without the string, it looks like a food to me

Here's the description and notes that I found from Tony Moly Singapore facebook page:

Tony Moly Singapore

TonyMoly 100% Natural Konjac Cleansing Puff

Before use, wash the sponge thoroughly, soak it in water and squeeze it several times.

Gently massage it on your face in a circular motion to exfoliate dead skin cells and for deep cleansing. This will help to stimulate tired skin, revitalize your skin & encourage skin renewal. Cleansers or facial foams can be added to the sponge if desired, but is not a must.

If the sponge is dried, always allow it to fully absorb water before using it again.

Your sponge should last between 1-3 months, depending on how well you treat it, but once it starts to look starts to tear, please replace it. The better care you take of your sponge, the longer it will last.

Always squeeze out excess moisture after use and hang it in an airy place to dry. A damp environment will shorten its life and cause this natural product to decompose faster!

Next is a hair removal cream.  What's the difference between this and the Clear Hair Removal Cream?  According to the SA, this one is milder so it can be used in the underarms thus it explains the illustration in the box and thank goodness the box has english descriptions and instructions!

TonyMoly Hug Me Hair Removal Cream
P398
7000 won

It has milder scent too and a little runnier than Clear Hair Removal Cream and has a milky white color.  To  be honest, this did not remove all my hair in the leg area because I shaved before so hair is coarse and a little thick.  What I like though is that this cream makes the hair finer and the growth slower (after one month of use) and it's really mild that my skin doesn't sting at all.

From the box. here's the description and instructions:

This fast, convenient hair removal cream leaves your skin feeling smooth.  This cream removes hair as well as soothes sensitive skin with shea butter, which has excellent skin soothing and moisturizing effects.

Directions:  Before applying, wash and towel dry the area with unwanted body hair and apply a liberal amount of cream so that the area is fully covered.  After 5 to 10 minutes, rub the area with the tip of your finger to check if the hair wipes away easily, remove the remaining cream with a wet towel or the spatula that comes with the product, and wash off with water.  Use more than once (an interval of several days) to completely remove any short, rough hair from the shaved area).

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Packages everywhere: Etude House and TonyMoly

I wish I could go to Korea myself but I have no time and budget >_<.  So these items that I will be posting from Etude House and TonyMoly are bought by my friend's friend (kapalan na ng mukha :P) too bad though she didn't catch the great sale in Korea .but I'm still happy because I saved around P700.

First stop Etude House!

Another tub of Moistfull Collagen Cream is a must because my skin loves it!  Don't ask me though what's the difference Moistfull Collagen Cream and Moistfull Collagen Cream Enriched because I do not know.  Korean price is 15000won.

comes with a 15ml essence

A sleeping pack from the Nutrifull line although I think the line was introduced in Korea fro the winter months to soothe very dry skin...I have dry skin but it's already summer here in the Philippines.  I just hope this will not make my skin oily.  Shed 15000won for this.

got it at a wrong season

Thinking there's only one kind of essence in Etude House, I got this Moistfull White First Essence not knowing that this is different from Moistfull White Essence.  This should be applied before toner but I'll break the rule and use it as a regular essence/serum.  This costs me 18000won.

missed knowing that one word

Next items are from TonyMoly.  Just two actually.

Oh looks it's me!  Well I hope this Panda's Dream Good-bye Dark Eye Corrector will help correct my dark circles (50% hope only).  Cute and bulky packaging gor 7000won.

panda's are cute, right? so I'm cute too?

And lastly, a 100% Natural Fiber Cleansing Puff that I got out of again, curiosity!  Curiosity I mean Cleansing Puff cost 3000won. 

squeeshy!

And this wraps up my February haul madness (I got these last week).

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

TonyMoly Fresh Aqua Pure Drop Cream

Here's another product that makes me smile not just because I got it at an affordable price but also because of it's effects on my face--healthy looking face that is!

TONYMOLY Fresh Aqua Pure Drop Cream
Skin Irritation Free Formula
50ml
P878.00 (around $21)

I think I will go back to my old format of stating the particulars of the product (hope it helps).

From TONYMOLY Global website

Big effort for TonyMoly to shape the tub into a water drop.  I thought the container is made of glass so I kind of freak out the first time that I dropped it.  The material used is like with what is used in iphones.

Fresh Aqua Pure Drop Cream have 3 variants:  the White with Skin Irritation Free Formula, the Blue which is the Oil Free-Watery Type and the Pink for Anti-wrinkle and whitening.

I got the white variant which is for sensitive skin and because it promises to supply moisture and nutrition which my face badly needed.

I do not have any idea about it's active ingredient and it's hard to find any description from the net so I'll just rely on what's written in it's box:  It says that this product has a special water called Sapporo's Thousand Year Old Water (all I know is that Sapporo is a place in Japan) and extract from the heaven's sent plant known as Angels's Tears (with these ingredients I beginning to believe that this product is somewhat magical) both delivers strong moisturizing and hydrating effect and  makes the skin moist and soft by preventing the evaporation of moisture as they form a moisturizing barrier over the skin.  Another ingredient included is White Gold Colloidal which makes the skin moist and soft and keeps the skin healthy and clear by protecting the skin from harmful environmental elements (MAGICAL composition of description from TonyMoly).

few amount left!

As you can see from the above picture, it's white in color with a jellyish-whip cream texture that melts (and is quickly absorbed) once spread to the skin.  It has a cola smell (!!!) but the scent disappears after some time (it's nothing irritating, really).

I like that my skin has an instant glow (as if I'm wearing a volumer, less the sticky and heavy feeling) when I use this but as time goes by, the shine disappears but still my face looks as if I'm wearing a bb cream.  Moisturization wise, I think reapplication is not needed when I'm in 26 to 30 degrees celsius of temperature. Below or above the said range makes my skin a little dry or makes my nose area a little oily.

Thanks for reading.  Till then. Bye!

TONYMOLY Fresh Aqua Water Drop Serum

Ever since I heard about the 5 korean skincare regimen, I started to be really curious with the serum.  It's very new music to my ears.  SO when TonyMoly announced their 50% off sale last September, serum is number one in my to buy list.

Fresh Aqua Water Drop Serum
Original Price is P948 for 50ml

Too bad every specification in the box is in korean and I couldn't find the product in any TonyMoly website (maybe this will be discontinued).  So without any idea as to what it can do, I started to use it reguarly; day and night, for 3 months now.

And here's the serum.  Milky in color.  Gel like texture

The smell of this serum is something that is hard to describe: it smells clean but becomes odorless once spread unto the skin.  It's milky white in color and has a gel consistency that melts and turn into something watery once spread/rubbed.

The bottle has a pump though I still keep the serum in it's box to prevent dust and other particles from entering since there is no cap provided.  The bottle looks like it's made of glass but it's actually plastic (almost the same material that is being used to iphones) and it's very simple looking blue and white bottle which is totally okay with me.  But it's not transparent so to monitor the content inside you have to place the bottle in front of a light and you'll see a line which is the end of the pump and that's my indicator as to how much more serum I have.

And here's the pump of the bottle

So I use this serum day and night after toning my clean face.  I use around 2 to 3 pumps per application.  I don't directly put it in my face, I first spread it in my palm then pat it on my face, this way it will make the spreading of the serum more even (and fast too) and at the same time prevents me from doing unnecessary tugging and pulling of my face (which will somehow help in preventing lines and wrinkles).  Because of it's watery consistency, my skin absorbs the serum quickly but I let a minute or two to past before I apply another layer of product.

Turns watery once spread or rub

Instant result after just one night:  My skin becomes softer and smoother than before.
After a week:  Pores become smaller.
After a month:  Skintone becomes more even than before, softer and smother skin.  Pores become smaller (my sister noticed it too) my face is also glowing a little).

After a month there's no further improvement/effect that I noticed from my face so continued use of the serum is more of a maintenance.  My pores generally have become smaller though I need a stronger serum that targets large pores for my cheeks:  my pores in the cheeks area becomes smaller but still noticeable and bigger compared to the other area of my face.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

TonyMoly Tea Tree Mask

It's the time of the month again when I can't help but to have breakouts because of hormonal imbalance (well that's what they say).  My boyfriends I mean guy friends (I do not have a boyfriend) once ask me and my girlfriends why we have pimples and always feel irritated when we have our monthly periods and all we can say is "hormonal imbalance".

So again, I grabbed something that has tea tree because many claims it to have antiseptic property that can treat wounds and skin infections/problems so I guess it can help my minor breakout and allergy (hmmm someone sneak something into my food??)

Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask Teatree
Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask made of 100% Pulp Fabric locks moisture on face and provides better absorption for skin for a longer period of time with its silky texture. Contains herbal Tea Tree extract, well-known for its trouble care effects, to help to keep the skin free from troubles and fair with no irritation.

Surprisingly, this doesn't have very strong smell like other products that has tea tree though it smells like Italian spice and dish washing soap combined.

As usual of TonyMoly's mask, the mask sheet is thin and have just enough essence which I like because I can walk around the house without the fear of the mask sheet falling off my face.  As for the essence, well it's not as sticky as the other masks from TonyMoly that I tried but I still have to pat my face in order for the essence to sink into my skin.

I pricked some of my bumps before using this mask so I feel some "spiciness" while the mask is on.  The moment I wake up, of course I go directly to the mirror to see the effect and my face looks glossy and some of my zits got zapped and my bumps are less red.  The glossiness disappeared though after washing my face.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Disappointments: A Sad Haul

Sale, new product releases, great promos; I can't help but lift my haul ban and shop.  Unfortunately Korean boutiques here in the Philippines disappointed me.

Etude House, what's new?  Items are always out of stock!
Nature Republic on sale?  SA's are busy roaming around without noticing me because I look poor.  Good thing my friend and I already ordered online.
And the biggest DISAPPOINTMENT of all: TONYMOLY.

Since TonyMoly announces its sale on some great selection, I've been reading haul posts about itens some bloggers got that are on 50% off, one of them is Floria.  So I ask the SA for the Floria products that are on sale and said that they returned the prices back to their original prices.

*SIGH* Anyway, here's what I got.

Clear Hair Removal Cream P378
Hug Me Hair Removal Cream P398
Cherry Blossom Hand Lotion P298
Magic Four Sided Nail Buffer P78
Hyaluronic Acid Mask Sheet P58

No sale items on my haul (huhuhu) but I'm really hoping to get a nice GWP and so I bough the hand lotion for my purchases to reach P1000 but heck the SA said that they still don't have the GWP for P1000 and have to buy more to reach P2000 to have a freebie.  What the???  Tony Moly Philippines fb page announces the freebies early first week of the month and you still don't have the items?  I feel cheated and the kid in me has been slap.  So cool-off na muna kami ni TonyMoly and it will be months befor I visit another TonyMoly store (or maybe never!).  Will just probably order online straight from Korea.

To console my broken heart, I bought these macarons.

my sister's shot, nice right?

Tous les Jours Macarons

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

TonyMoly UV Sunset BB Cleansing Foam

Last month, I shared my TonyMoly sale haul and got this a facial wash as a freebie and loved it! and so is my sister.  It's not yet for sale and haven't also seen it in TonyMoly's international website so it's a sample...a full 150ml size sample!

TonyMoly UV Sunset BB Cleansing Foam
This mild foam cleanser effectively removes highly-adhering UV protection products and make up base products such as BB cream and foundation

Just a wash with this leaves my skin squeaky clean though I only use it whenever I wear a BB Cream (got an ample amount of this cleanser and gave the rest to my sister).   I also use this to wash my BB Cream brush (I  don't know how to call the brush and since I only use it in applying bb cream, I call it the bb cream brush ^_^) because it effectively removes the accumulated cream in just one or sometimes two washes unlike in ordinary facial cleanser wherein I have to repeat the process of cleaning at least 4 times, leaving the bristles soft and smooth.

Directions:  When washing your face, work into a lather and gently massage into the face, work into a lather and gently massage into the face, then rinse off withlukewarm water

Some ingredients that I think worth mentioning:  Carrageenan, Lavender, Matricaria, Methylparaben, Prophylparaben

I like the smell of this one; it's citrusy that kind of perks me up,  it's the smell that you get from a slice of a lemon or the zest of an orange.

and here's the facial cleanser

The cleanser is pearly white in color and is creamy and a little airy.  It doesn't produce a lot of foam nevertheless it still removes BB cream that has spf 40 off my face and it also doesn't it irritate my skin and my eyes (yeah, some cleansers irritates my eyes and make them blurry).

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

TonyMoly Hanbang Mask Sheet Pack Poria Cocos

And here's my mask of the week which I got on sale from TonyMoly.  I hope they have another sale on December which will be the time that I will lift my haul ban.


Hanbang Mask Sheet Pack (Poria Cocos) Chinaroot Greenbrier Rhizome
Provides highly enriched nutrition and intensive moisture on your skin with cotton cellulose (fabric)
"This Hanbang mask pack effectively makes the Hanbang (Korean traditional herbal) ingredients penetrate into the skin and maintain moisture in the skin for a long time. Use this mask 2-3 times a week to clear out skin troubles. In the summertime, keep the pack in the refrigerator to enjoy a more refreshing effect." TonyMoly Global Website

Unlike TONYMOLY Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask, this one has thicker mask sheet.  The essence is also light and not sticky and more refreshing and is as if my whole face is tingling.

back of the mask is in korean
Adhere to the face after facial wash for 15~20 mins. Remove gently and tap with hand on your face for absorption of product.

My face is really hydrated (in a smooth way, not the oily way) especially my nose area which suffered from dryness because I always wiped it for the past few days (I have colds/flu).  Funny how this zap some of my tiny zits and lessen the redness to some of my bumps (although not all) since it's a hydrating mask (probably my breakouts is due to dryness since I sometimes skip putting any moisturizer on my face).  Well, that's what I thought until I read something about Poria Cocos from http://www.naturalwellbeing.com/learning-center/Poria_Cocos

"The Poria cocos is known in traditional Asian medicine to treats dampness, which is beneficial for people who are suffering from Insomnia. The Poria cocos is well known in more traditional Korean folklore as a medicinal herb which is a blessing from the Gods." -naturalwellbeing.com
"Poria cocos is a mushroom which is used in traditional Chinese medicine and has been widely accepted in modern medicine as a treatment for inflammation and as a central nervous system depressant."- naturalwellbeing.com

So that explains the lessening of the redness but how about the hydration?  Here's another site that can maybe help us to understand about the hydration part http://www.gmaherbs.com/pcm.html

"Poria cocos is shown to have anti-inflamatory activity both when taken orally as well as applied topically. Recently, two patents have been approved for the use of Poria cocos in skin treatment creams, one for the treatment of oily skin and acne; the other for sun damaged skin.

In much the same way as with Reishi mushrooms, the women of the Imperial Chinese court used Poria cocos in skin treatments to moisturize, nourish, help prevent pimples and to promote "radiant "skin. Poria cocos is also thought to help prevent dark spots and wrinkles. " -gmaherbs.com

Seems like Poria Cocos is a wonder mushroom, well for me! (hahaha)

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Clear Hair Removal Cream

There are many ways to remove unwanted hairs in the body.  There's shaving, waxing, and sugaring to name a few.  I chose the shaving method before because it's the fastest but aside from the cuts, the hairs tend to harden and coarse (and ugly)  that now leads me to use depilatory cream.  So far Tony Moly's the safest and most effective hair removal cream for me.

for sensitive and normal skin type
TONY MOLY CLEAR HAIR REMOVAL CREAM – easy to use, longer effect. Does not leave scar after shaving . Hair Removal Cream resolves hair, softens and lifts the beard for a close and comfortable shave. This expert formula creates a rich, warm, protective lather that acts as a cushion between the blade and the skin, preventing irritation and razor burn

 I was surprised when I first open this because it's colored green, quite different with the other brands that I tried before.  If it's your first time to try depilatory cream then you might not like the smell of this but believe me it's milder than the other brands and in time you'll get use to it.  One tube has 80grams of cream good for 4 to 6 sessions.

front and back shots of the box
How to use: Apply appropriate amount where you want to remove your hair and wait 5-10 minutes. If hair removes easily with your finger, scrub them all with included spatula.

Yup, there's no English descriptions or instructions in the box or in the tube so thank goodness for Tony Moly Philippines Facebook Page's translation which you can find here.  If it's your first time then better to do a spot test first to know if your not allergic with the product.

Here's how I use this cream:

I scrub first my legs (the only part I shave) prior to using the cream to loosen ingrown hairs.  Next I apply an appropriate amount using the back of the which is also spatula included in the box.  Better not to rub and make the cream turn white as per my experiment, it's more effective if it's just evenly spread on the skin.  You can use your hand if you're having a hard time spreading the cream with the spatula but make sure that you wash your hands immediately and thoroughly.  Let it stay for at least 5 minutes then do a test:  if the hair comes off easily then remove the rest with the tip of the spatula or a dampen wash cloth.  If not then let it stay for another 5 minutes.  I heard others saying that they leave the cream for more than 10 minutes to be more effective but just to be on the safe side, better to follow the instructions.  For me 10 minutes is enough.  After wiping, I make sure to thoroughly wash my legs to remove the excess hair and at the same time the smell.  The cream will leave the skin already moisturize but I still apply aloe gel or lotion.

Thanks for reading.  Hope this helps.  Till then.  Bye!

Mask of the Week: Elegant Pearl

Want instant bright skin?  Why not try Pearl!

TONYMOLY Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask Pearl
Natural Pulp Essence Sheet Mask made of 100% Pulp Fabric locks moisture on face and provides better absorption for skin for a longer period of time with its silky texture. Contains Pearl extract rich in Amino Acid to effectively help to keep the skin fully hydrated and healthy with no irritation.

Pearl is said to stimulate cell regeneration when topically applied and protects cells from free radicals. Pearl Powder has also been shown to enhance activity of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), a powerful antioxidant enzyme that scavenges free radicals and slows aging. Studies testing Pearl Powder’s ability to impact skin hydration demonstrated that it enhances the water-holding capacity of the skin.
~source: the international dermal institute

directions+ingredients+caution

Here's some directions from TONYMOLY

Directions

On perfectly cleansed and towel-dry skin, unfold the sheet mask and apply it on your face. Leave it on for about 15~20 mins. Remove the mask and gently pat the remaining solution left on the skin for better absorption. Recommended to use 2~3 times a week.

Cautions

For external use only. Do not apply to areas of the skin where sores, Eczema or dermatitis occur. Do not swallow and avoid contact with eyes or on skin which is sensitive to bandages or pad cloth. Discontinue usage and consult a dermatologist if signs of skin irritation and/or rash appear. Keep out of reach to children and store product away from direct sun exposure.

The mask sheet is thin yet strong so it doesn't tear up easily and with the 21ml of essence, it's almost translucent.   Since I put the mask first in the fridge before using, the feeling is refreshing and I didn't feel the stickiness of the mask which is by the way bearable (just massage your face for around 3 minutes and let the essence settle which takes approximately 30 minutes).  The result? Of course brighter skin!  Even if I washed my face the following morning, it still look bright, moisturize and supple well, except for my nose.  The mask didn't cover my whole nose (not just TonyMoly's but all the mask that I tried) so I'll just apply the excess essence in this area.

I guess if you have the means, it's better to use this mask every other day to keep your face looking brighter.

Thanks for reading.  Have a great weekend ahead.  Bye!

TonyMoly Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid

Want to remove dead skin cells, itchiness and bad smell from your feet?  Here's what you need:  Patience, Love for Waiting Game and TonyMoly Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid!

Removal of dead skin cells + itch relief + deodorizing + refreshment from fatigue
Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid is an upgraded dead cell exfoliation treatment for the foot.  With plant extracts that help in foot hygiene and itchiness, the Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid will make the skin of your foot supple by removing thick layers of dead skin cells and preventing them from building up.  And with components such as glycerin and betaine, along with aloe vera juice, an excellent skin moisturizer, the Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid will provide moisture and nourishment to your feet.  It also controls sweat and suppress odor.  It keeps the foot as smooth and soft as a baby's.

~kudos for the english instructions~

~Peeling Liquid + Foot Sheets~

Before starting to use this product make sure that you've done with all the things that should be done and have gathered all the things you need.  An hour and a half without doing anything will make the time slow down like forever.  Once you put the peeling liquid on your feet, the waiting game will officially start.
Used Ipod camera in the below photos so they're a bit blurry.

~my feet wrap in plastic socks for a short period of time of one and a half hours (you read it right, 1 hour + 30 minutes) ~ 

After washing your feet thoroughly, you have to wait 4 to 6 days before you can see the peeling effect.  Mine started on the 5th day

after 4 days, my feet started to peel

Warning!  Do not try to peel the skin off purposely.  Chances are you'll peel of the healthy instead of the dead ones and you'll get wounded or (trust me on this) the surface will not be as smooth compared with the skin that peeled naturally (I can't help it, I peeled some).

A little advise:  If you have calluses or corns on your feet, do not cut them just scrub them off.  I cut mine when I was in grade school and I'm still suffering the effect up too now.  Even the peeling liquid didn't completely removed the corns in my feet but they softened and it's easier for me to peel them.  I think even after 2 weeks the peeling liquid is still working as my corns/calluses are still somehow peeling.

Thank you to TonyMoly for this very effective product.  I will also try the Shiny Feet Peeling Liquid soon.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Mask of the Week:Cucumber Essential Mask Sheet Pack

For the past 2 months, I never fail to use a face mask on a weekly  basis (although some use face mask on a daily basis, are you one of them?).  Anyway, I use sleeping pack instead almost every other day for economical reason.

And so I decided to have a new segement....segment???.  Okay not really a segment, but on a weekly basis, I will share /post the mask that I used for the week.

For this week, I tried TonyMoly's Cucumber Essential Mask Sheet Pack.

front"This essential mask sheet pack has been made with our new approach to create change in the ordinary mask packs sold today. This unique mask pack temporarily blocks air out from skin while efficiently transferring the necessary nutrients and moisture deep into the roots of skin. Applying this mask 3-4 times a week will help to fully nourish the skin and keep the skin constantly supple. Cucumber extracts nourish skin and make the skin look bright and clear. Also this mask pack calms the irritated skin and provides moisture the skin lacks. "

~all in Korean~

~illustration on how to use the mask~

Usage: Adhere to the face after facial wash for 15~20 mins. Remove gently and tap with hand on your face for absorption of product.

~blurry, used Ipod camera~

1.  no plastic around the mask 2.  soaking but not dripping wet 3.  thick and strong mask sheet 4.  a total of 9 cuts

I can't smell any cucumber on the essence or mask sheet, the scent is more on the powdery side.  Felt a tingling sensation on the nose and check area of my face and after 15 minutes the the mask started to dry out, I have to press it against my skin in order for it not to fall.  The essence is sticky and feels warm that I want to wash my face after removing the mask sheet.  But I don't want to waste the goodness of the essence so I just let it stay overnight.  The following morning my face feels well moisturize (although still a bit sticky) and looks healthy: bright, clear and supple.

It delivers it's purpose so I'll try this mask again and will just have to bear with the essence's stickiness (good thing it's tolerable that I have slept like a baby).

Till then. Bye!

TonyMoly Peach Anti-Aging Hand Cream

One of the most used part of the body are the hands.  On my part, well I do not put any attention to them before, I don't even wear gloves when I'm handling strong chemicals like clorox and as a result, my hands are now dry and wrinkled (*sigh*).   Heck, I don't want them to look older than the rest of my body and so I decided to get this:

PEACH ANTI-AGING HAND CREAM

An intensive nourishing hand cream that brightens your day with its delightful sweet Peach scent. Peach extracts, containing rich Lycopene, and Apricot Fruit extracts nourish the easily dry and delicate hands. Also containing Adenosine, an ingredient which effectively tackle wrinkles, is also added in the hand cream.

P278.00 for 30g

Just the right product for my scragged and parched hands!  And the packaging is cute, too.

The hand cream is of course creamy and have a very light milky peach color.  The smell is more like a combination of  jackfruit and peach rather than peach alone (I don't know the smell of apricot).  Upon application, hands will be instantly smooth and moisturize without the sticky, greasy feeling and is also quickly absorb by the skin.  The effect goes away though after washing so reapplication is needed.  On a long term basis?  Well I have been using the cream for more or less 20 days now and my hands are still dry and wrinkled but at least I don't see any additional damage.  Well, the description didn't say that it will cure anything right?

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

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To the North: Food Trip + EH and TonyMoly

I intended to treat "the kids" (niece and nephew) to a movie but they chose food over Spiderman (hahaha).  And so after an hour of traveling, we headed to Taco Bell in Trinoma; it's already been a year since the last time that I eat there and it's the first time for "the kids".  God I'm so hungry I thought churros was the tastiest food in the world.  After eating tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadilla and floss bread (from Bread Talk), we headed to the next mall, SM North/the Block to buy my stuff (hehehe).  I got so so disappointed with EH and TM that I give in to "the kids" food trip idea.  I want macaroons so we dropped by Tous Les Jours and bwala, walang macaroons (no macaroons for me).  Tired of walking,  we stop to the nearest sweet shop that we saw:  Crepes and Creme; and ordered big crepes for each one of us and to my surprise it's "the kids" treat.  Across and beside the crepe shop is Cinnabon and ChaTime and so while waiting for our crepes, we bought cinnamon roll and milk teas... Oh I'm so full I want to puke already but my niece still want to eat sylvanas.

Now for the real reason why I dragged "the kids" and traveled an hour just to go to these malls:

Etude House's newest product, Happy essential foam.  I got the hyaluronic acid for P228 (150 ml)
TonyMoly's Clear Hair Removal Cream (no english description and instruction grrr) for P378 (80 g) and Collagen and Pearl Mask for P58 each.  I didn't get any freebie since my purchases are P6 short (I wanted to buy more but they don't have stocks of the products that I like).

I just wish these stores have enough stocks for their products!  I mean don't they have reorder point?

TOMATOX

One of Tony Moly's best selling product is now in my hands.  Many have already shared their experiences with this product, most of them have oily, normal or combination skin.  I on the other hand have dry, sensitive skin so for those who have skin type like mine, hope this entry can be of great help to you.

Tony Moly's best-seller the TOMATOX Magic White Massage Pack.

It is a multi-functional massage and pack that contains tomato extract and tomato ingredient. It is designed to bring instant dual magic brightening and vitalizing and detoxifying effects into the skin.

As a soft massage and wash off mask, Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack delivers highly vitalizing, truly clarifying, magic brightening, skin hydrating and protecting effects to the skin, leaving it amazingly bright, clear and supple.

HOW TO USE:

After cleansing, apply on towel-dried face and gently massage for about 1~2min. After massaging, leave it on your face for 5~10min. Rinse out with lukewarm water and pat with towel. 2~3times use per week or use everyday as needed. -from Tony Moly Philippines

White and creamy in color and texture.  The smell is more like other über commercialize moisturizers rather than a real tomato.  The packaging is of course; CUTE, it has even a stem on top like a real tomato should be.  Upon opening, a plastic white lid  and a spatula will greet you.  The plastic box enclosing the tomato is also beautiful in red with 2 green leaves on top and has english description and instruction on one side (hoopla!!!).

So after washing and towel drying my face, I apply a "spatula-full" amount on my face and neck spreading evenly in a circular motion (since it's faster this way).  I let the product stay for 5 to 10 minutes but not for more than 10 minutes.  Why?  As I said, I have dry-sensitive skin and as per my observations, here's what happened to my face:

5 minutes                  - okay and gives the instant whitening the product promises

6 to 10 minutes          - kinda drying, it makes my face a little itchy

more than 10 minutes - small red spots appeared

I use Tomatox; most of time, once a week only.  The other times?  Whenever  I have pimples (as it helps in drying them out fast) and when my face feels oily, both of which seldom happens.

...with the flash on..Tomatox sure looks like a real tomato...

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

TonyMoly's APPLETOX

Annyeong Haseyo! Although I'm already in my mid-20's, cute things can still make my heart jump.  That's what I felt when I saw a cute green apple while browsing the net some time last May.

I'm talking about TonyMoly's Appletox Smooth Massage Peeling Cream.

“Start your day right with Appletox! Php 528

It contains keratin extracted from green apple, papaya and other fresh vegetables to provide moisture and to better eliminate waste and clean up old skin cells.The active fruit acids contained in green apples eliminate cuticles in pores, allowing the skin to have more effective absorption of the nutrients provided by masks and other daily skin care products.The keratin extract of papaya leaves the skin fresh, transparent and clean." -from Tony Moly Philippines' facebook page.

Here's how to use:  After daily cleansing, apply an appropriate amount onto the skin and gently massage in a circular motion for around 1 to 2 minutes. Wait for 20 to 30 seconds then massage again in a circular motion. Once dirt particles appear, simply rinse off with lukewarm water. Recommended to use 1~2 times a week.

At first try, I thought that the product was a complete waste of money because I didn't see any peeling effect.  So I slept feeling sorry to myself for spending P500+ on something that doesn't work.  I was wrong.  I was really surprise the following morning when I touched my face: smooth and soft, I can't help touching it.
But that's not all.

On my third use, my sister noticed that my freckles are less visible.  She decided to try it too and well, she wanted to have one right away and keeps on bugging me as to when will be my next visit to TonyMoly (she wants to have the freebies kekeke).

The product is white and creamy and has this crispy apple scent that is a little addicting, you want to use it everyday.  It leaves a thin layer of moisture after use so sometimes (when I'm lazy) I skip using emulsion or moisturizer.

I'm on my fourth week now on using Appletox and I can say that it's one of the reason why I somehow have this pinkish white glowing face!

By the way, Appletox doesn't come with a free spatula. And if your wondering why I didn't have the peeling effect on my first try it's because my face is a little damp so make sure to towel dry your face before using it.

Daebak!!! Till then.  Bye :)

Clean and Beautiful with Tony: My TonyMoly Haul

"A place to put a style into packaging", that's the meaning of TonyMoly.  Tony is an english word which means stylish and Moly; a japanese word, which means to box something.  A little trivia that I actually got from TonyMoly's official website.

The products that i bought here in the Philippines are the Appletox and the Essential Mask Sheet Pack Cucumber.  My mind is actually battling what to choose: Appletox or Tomatox?  The green won, it looks refreshing to the eyes.  And because I'm pretty much satisfied with the Appletox (review to follow) I decided to make a list of the TM products that I think will do great on my skin and gradually buy them since prices here in the Philippines are around 30% to 40% more expensive than in Korea (correct me if I'm wrong).  Oh well, God is good because a colleague of mine is visiting Korea the time I made the list (YEESSSS).  Although not all the products in the list are bought, I'm still satisfied with the TonyMoly products that I have right now and so here's my haul:

Appletox - P528

Essential Mask Sheet Pack - P58

Maxi Power Foot Peeling Liquid - P498 (8800 KRW)

Peach Hand Cream - P278 (4900 KRW)

Tomatox Magic White Massage Pack - P548 (9800 KRW)

Included in my list are the Egg Pore Black Head Out Oil Gel and Ice Queen Snow White Sleeping Cream but for an unknown reason, my colleague didn't bought them. I guess they're not meant for me since my mind is battling again whether to include the 2 in the list or not (I think the Red Appletox is more suitable for me).

I got a free sample of BB Cream (I already consumed the product and throw the container so I don't have any picture) and the TonyMoly Membership Card since my purchase reach P500+.

2% rebate for every P100 purchase made will be awarded and will be also be entitled to perks exclusively for TonyMoly members.

The store is simple: painted in white with shelves on the sides and an island in the center for make-ups.  I don't use cosmetics so i went straight to the shelves with coffee mugs, ice creams, apples, tomatoes, peach and oranges.  I'm still talking about TonyMoly, some of their products are in a cute and catchy packagings like the Appletox: it is in a green apple shape-like plastic container.  It's very clever of TonyMoly to do this because the packaging are really atrractive (I got attracted (*__*)).

I guess the target market of TonyMoly are mature man and women which probably explains the most of the products in the store that are in simple yet sophisticated and stylish packaging unlike their sister company whose audience are mostly teens (yes, I'm talking about Etude House).

Of all the products in my haul, I only got to try the Appletox which didn't fail to deliver its purpose so I hope the rest would also be the same.

Comments, suggestions, violent reactions by the way are welcome so feel free to type-in anything (oh except curses) in the comment box below.

Seum Dwa.  Till Then.  Bye!