Shopping Again, Spending Problem?

It's official, I have a spending problem.  Week by week I buy stuff out of a whim and pre-order Korean goodies without any hesitation.  This week is no exception because after spending thousands on baking stiff, I also bought some items that are relatively cheap but when put together gave a big hollow on my wallet.  I must impose a shopping ban for at least a month  after I pay my online orders and the only exceptions for the ban are black pants for work and ingredients for baking.

Well, shopping is still fun so here are the items from my latest haul.

for cleaning the face

I currently have a konjac sponge from TonyMoly so I have mixed feeling when I saw a similar one in Landmark at P59.75 (around $1.25).  Hay, most korean stores sell it for P120 to P200.  My sister also got curious and bought one for herself and love her first impression when she used it (ahahah she looked like a kid).  The sponge is a back-up, there's 2 in a pack so tig-isa kami ni ate (it's weird to call her ate (older sister)).  From Watsons, I got a peeling gel again as a back-up (that's one of my problem, I'm afraid to not have a spare).  And then, some make-up.

I can't believe I'm buying make-up

I really don't know what to do with the 3D compact and just bought it for experiment, maybe I can use it as a bronzer or highlighter.  Got it on sale for only P60 (around $1.50).  Then got an all over color stick which is really cheap and something for my brows which is a first, never used a product for my brows before but I think it's time to groom them.

scar fighters

For the body I got two stuff from Zenutrients.  Finally, this brand is expanding.  Hope that I would get good results from these two because if yes, then I'll be an avid buyer of their body lotions, body butter and other things to keep my body healthy and well moisturize.

hooray fro mint shoes!!!!

Alas, Mint Green Shoes!!!  I also want an oxford style shoes from Matthews but it's hard to pair it with my clothes since I'm not really a fashionista so the mint green shoes won.

Next, are some whatnots.

I'm in search for a good drugstore conditioners since my last organicone made my scalp very itchy So I'm trying Syoss this time, good thing they have mini bottles.

tame my hair Syoss, I beg you

I can't resist not to stock some hand soaps because they are dirt cheap as in P75 for 2 (san ka pa?).  Cotton pads from Saizen because I'm running out of cotton pads.  2 boxes for P88 which is expensive pala when compared to Watsons *sigh*.

never imagined that I'll be buying these stuffs, my collage self will be shock

Sorry, I haven't made any post/product reviews for the past few days.  I have 5 pending but there's something wrong with my body and I don't what it is but I'm always out of energy.

Thanks for reading. Till then. Bye!

Saizen Face Washing Brush

So here's the face washing brush/pad that I use on a daily or every other day basis, a simple almost heart shape pad made of silicon from Saizen.

Saizen Face Washing Brush

I nicked this from my sister (hehehe, anyway she have 2 of these now).  This I guess is best for those with sensitive skin like me because of it's soft small bristles that doesn't irritate the skin.  This does not surely remove blackheads and will only loosen up the whiteheads from the skin but it sure does help in foaming up my cleanser and give a gentle massage and exfoliation to my face.

a closer look of the bristles

There's another version of this pad but looking into the pictures from Saizen's Facebook page, I prefer the handle of this one as I just have to insert it between my pointer and middle finger.

back part

Very gentle exfoliation + light massage~ check!  I can't afford to have an exfoliator machine so I'm good with this for now.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

MOTW: Saizen Coenzyme Q10

Part of my random haul that I posted last week is Saizen's CoenzymeQ10 Face Mask which I think is a winner deal since I got to take home 3 masks for the price of 2.

front part

back part with japanese and english instructions and caution

The box container doesn't have full english product description just the words "For moist skin".  I went to their website http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/products/products.html and this one too
http://www.daisojapan.com/search.aspx?SearchTerm=coenzyme but unfortunately found nothing.  So I will just refer to livestrong.com:

"Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble vitamin that also works as a coenzyme in your cells' production of energy. Although much of the vitamin is made naturally in the body, it can also be found in many foods, such as spinach, salmon and soybeans. As you grow older, the levels of coenzyme Q10 naturally begin to diminish from your skin cells. To combat this loss, the vitamin is commonly extracted from natural sources and used in anti-aging skin care products."

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/81950-coenzyme-q10-skincare-benefits/#ixzz27irIhxLm

Skin energy production, anti-aging and blocking free radicals are the main words to describe Coenzyme Q10 or Vitamin Q so it's perfect in delaying the signs of aging and protecting the skin from further damage making our skin looking energized.  While searching, I also found out that some take CoenzymeQ10 supplements in capsules.  To know more about Vitamin Q or Coenzyme Q10, you can go to this site http://www.drjoetoday.com/why-your-skin-needs-coenzyme-q10/

Now on with the review.  Here's a closer look/view on the mask's instructions and cautions:

~fresh from the refrigerator~

Hahaha, yeah I store my mask in the refrigerator for a more refreshing and soothing effect.  The mask is thick       and is horizontally elongated that it almost reaches my earlobes.  Perfectly covered my forehead and cheek area but not my chin and jaw part.  The mask don't have the flaps in the eye area so don't be fooled by the first picture of this post.  It is not indicated how much essence the mask has but my estimate is 20ml: 20 ml of Coenzyme Q10 that is a bit sticky at first but tapping and massaging for around 5 minutes would help the skin absorb the essence.  Quite glad with the results because skin is Super Moist and even if I've only slept for 4 hours, my face somehow look energize.  My legs likes it too, they became soft and smooth my hand glides easily when I touch them.

Not bad for P28.33 a piece!

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!

Saizen Charcoal Mask

So here is another product that is effective yet really affordable.  It's the Saizen (Daiso) Charcoal Mask Natural Pack.  Daiso is from Japan and when this store landed in the Philippines it became Saizen probably because there's already a store here in the Philippines named Daiso.

Moving on, it is said that activated charcoal removes toxins not just in the surface but also beneath the skin.  It also has an antibacterial properties to relieve and  prevent infections.

Formulated with the natural ingredients from Oak trees, it removes oils and all dirt and deeply clean the pore, leaving your skin clearer with less visible pores.

The tube has Japanese and English descriptions and instructions but doesn't have any english translation of the ingredients.

After cleansing your face, evenly apply on the nose area and let it dry for 10-15 minutes.  If completely dried out, peel it off starting at the bottom, pulling toward the top.
Take Note!
Do not use use more than twice per week.
For sensitive skin, apply facial essence before using, and slowly peel it off starting at the top toward the bottom.

it's black in color with bits of charcoal.  the smell is nice though if I sniff it closely I can smell glue on it 

Since I have sensitive skin, I use first an essence before using this.  Also, I wash my face with lukewarm water for my pores to open up and for the product to penetrate underneath my skin.  I only use this mask on my nose and cheeks area where most my whiteheads and blackheads are.  Also, I recommend that you use this while watching TV (unless you're not comfortable watching with something in your face) because the drying time can stretch up to 30 minutes depending on how thick or how much you applied.

I put 5 pea size of the mask first in my pointer finger then spread it evenly in my nose and cheeks.  Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and sometimes even 30 minutes until completely dried.  If I'm in a hurry, I usually set my fan to the highest level and the mask will dry in 10 minutes.
It's kind a hard to remove the mask so in order to loosen it a little, I crinkle my nose then peel it.  As a result, whiteheads and facial hairs are removed.  Blackheads are still present in my nose and needs a little poking before leaving their beloved position.

And here's the highlight of the review!  The result:

whiteheads and facial hairs are REMOVED!

Remove any residue with water then apply your usual moisturizer.

My tube is made in Korea (surprisingly) and not in Japan.
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Random Haul

Here and there I've been buying stuff.  Some are needs, some are stocks but most are just some things that I feel like grabbing.

Saizen everything at P85

I used to visit Saizen during my alone time.  It's fun to look at cute things and finding an item that is worth more than P85.  I love the scrubbing pad and also think that I will love Coenzyme Q10 Face Mask and Charcoal Natural Pack.

The Body Shop at 50% sale

Hooray for 50% off sale of The Body Shop.  I'm loving the Olive Body Butter so I bought another one together with Shea Body Butter which is also for very dry skin.

Nature Republic

I'm supposed to buy an Aloe Body Cream so I got surprised to find the Aloe Vera 90% Body Shower Gel in my shopping bag when I got home.  Oh well, lesson learned, don't buy when dead tired ahahaha and of course the Aloe Gel which is getting pricier!!!

Snoe

I like the Exfoliation Soap so I'm enticed to try other variants.  I chose Vitamin C rich Calamansi because calamansi is sooo~ effective to me.

Tony Moly

My feet is in love with calluses and blisters (ahahaha my goodness).  I blame my flat footed~ness.  Hope that this is as good as the Maxii Power Foot Peeling Liquid.

Thanks for reading.  Till then.  Bye!