Etude House Moistfull Collagen Emulsion

I'm trying to eliminate some items (slowly) in my skincare routine.  I started with emulsion and carry on with my life without it for some months.  But come -ber months, my face is drier than ever...and the emulsion must come back.

I'm happy with Etude House Moistfull Collagen cream so it's just natural for me to get the emulsion version when Etude House had their 20% off of all their products as a treat.

Etude House  Moistfull Collagen Emulsion
Regular price P628/around $15
Got it from Etude House kiosk in SM Makati for P502.40
Official Websites: Etude House Global/ Etude House Philippines

And here's the description that I got from the Etude House Philippines website:

MOISTFULL COLLAGEN EMULSION

Moistfull Collagen Emulsion is a moist and rich textured facial emulsion that supplies penetrating moisture and collagen treatment to improve complexion health and look. Active Ingredient Baobab Tree Extract and Collagen combination improves dermal structure and moisture retention.

It has the same smell as the Moistfull Collagen Cream which is on the citrusy side because of it's main ingredient, baobab which is said to be rich in anti-oxidant including vitamin c.

Even if liquidy, this emulsion is a bit sticky and I have to wait for it to settle before I can apply my next skincare product which takes around a minute (enough time to wear my pjs) but it's okay since it does really seals the hydrating essence that I'm using and really helps in keeping my face well moisturize in the cold weather.

Another good thing about it is that it makes my face looking moist and glow-y.

love the glass body and plastic cap

I'm trying to avoid too much massaging and patting to my face nowadays because I saw a video on youtube explaining that these motions stimulates the skin which is actually good but overdoing it will result to hyper-pigmentation which I think I already have so massaging and patting my face more will result to super-hyper-pigmentation to me hehehehe.  But if you do not have hyper-pigmention then dutifully follow EH's instructions in applying this emulsion as it helps in reducing its stickiness level:  Use hands to gather and apply emulsion to skin by gently massaging the face until hydration is absorbed.  Gently pat to finish.

If I still have this up to March (which is the start of the Philippine summer), I'll be replacing my cream with it so I can have a well moisturize face without the heaviness of the cream.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

It's Skin Phyto Therapy Nature in Emulsion

It took me months before I can finally have the strength to post this.  I'm being lazy again and I'm running out of words.  Anyway, Its Skin Phyto Therapy Nature in Emulsion is one of the item that is included in my first GMarket haul.

It's Skin Phyto Theraphy Nature in Emulsion
14800 won but got it for 7400 won

Yup, I got it on sale in Gmarket.  It's Skin is one of the stores in GMarket that never fails to offer sales on a monthly basis, too bad though that the shipping rate got up so it's a good thing that there's already a physical store of the brand here in the Philippines located in SM North (wanted to visit soon to get some hyaluronic stuff).

Aside moisturizing, the factors that attracted me are the words phyto which means organic, clinical, tested and safety.  I'm born with sensitive skin (I have no choice) and grew up going to clinics for my allergies and other skin diseases and I dreaded using soaps or other products that are too harsh as it irritates and my skin wounds (the doctor once recommended to use Perla, specifically the white variant as my laundry soap).  Good thing as I grow up, my skin became stronger but that strong enough yet.

I also love the packaging of the product.  Although it looks mature, I think it's pretty even the box (in person because my photo sucks) looks really good. The emulsion is white in color (no pic because I already run out of this product).

Edelweiss

Edelweiss or Snow Flower according to www.botanical-online.com, has protection against ultraviolent radiation, anti-aging effect and anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties.  It's not hazardous but should not be taken as a food.  The product also has Mineral Water that according to the description above, provides health and vitality.  Combing the two and the product will offer a perfect response of well-being to the skin.

Setting the words and the claims above aside, this emulsion actually did great on my skin:  no irritation and breakouts, moisturizes my skin really well without the stickiness or heavy feeling and I can put or leave out the cream stage of skincare process and it also gives a nice glow and moist effect.  The smell is also pleasant, it's on an oriental/medicinal side but it's so mild it helps me relax.

Just take note though that when I first used this my skin isn't very problematic and during and after using it, I don't remember having a problem with my skin.

the ingredients

This product seems like a great Geisha to me, pretty and lovable but works really hard.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

To Soothe & Moisturize: Nature Republic Aloe 70% Emulsion

After using baby cream and over commercialize moisturizers that doesn't really work, I finally decided to switch to something Korean.

Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe 70% Emulsion

"Aloe 70% Emulsion contains 70% fresh aloe vera that effectively soothes and moisturizes the skin"

Nature Republic's Aloe Vera Gel was love at first try and so I give this a chance to prove itself  as what I really wanted to have in the first place is the Tea Tree Trouble Zero Emulsion (not available :( the last time I visited Nature Republic) for me to avoid breakouts.  But, hey I have dry skin so I guess this is the right product for me.

white and liquidity

It's my first time to try an emulsion and I didn't know that it's more on the watery side.  So with all my might, I gave the bottom part of the bottle a jolt and I ended up having a lot ( so for the first timers out there, be careful hahaha).  The emulsion is white in color and has an aloe and...bamboo??? I really do smell something bamboo~ish.  It really does what it promises to do: to soothe and moisturize the skin.  So if your looking for an all in one product that have anti-aging, anti-wrinkle and so on and so forth effect, then this is not what you are looking for.  This also has Paraben.

Directions:  After using toner, gently spread over face

P290 for 150 ml is already affordable for me because it goes a long way.  It's already been 2 months since I started using this day and night and the bottle is still half full.
I like this product but I hope Nature Republic would also have or would release something with collagen (I'm currently addicted) that has the same price as Soothing & Moisture Aloe 70% Emulsion (what a long name).

Nature Republic! When are you going to open your Megamall branch?  I'm getting impatient to hoard masks!

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Feel and Be One with the Nature: My Haul from Nature Republic

Got some basic stuff from Nature Republic.

Here's my Haul:

• Morning Fruits Peach Shower Gel and Lotion at P220 each
• Body Peeling Mist for P440
• Soothing and Moisture Aloe 70% Emulsion  with a price of P440
• The Salon Body Esthe Sensitive Hair Remover for P395 (box got wet so it's not in the picture)
• And of course, the Aloe Vera 92% Soothing Gel (Aloe Gel for short) for P220

Freebies!!!:

• 2 Collagen BB Cream
• 2 The Whiter Fermentation Whitening Mask
• And a standee of JGS (gave it to my friend. she's the reason why i shyly asked the SA to give me one. You know who you are.)

And since it's my first to reach P1000:

The Beauticard Essence which entitles me to have 10% discount on my next purchases.

Excited to be part of their Megamall Boutique's grand opening this coming July!

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!