BOOKSHELVES & VANITIES

I like to think of myself as a meticulous shopper. LOL. So not true.

Here's the list of the things I got:
(Everything here will be reviewed on this blog.)

Opal Hot Oil (no photos) - P105.00

Pure 'N Fresh in Mandarin Kisses - P40.00

Beauty Buffet Facial Mask in Black Pearl - P44.00

Beauty Buffet Facial Mask in Cherry Blossom - P44.00

Purederm Vitalizing Green Tea Pack - P39.75 (Buy 2 get 1 FREE)

Purederm Moisturizing Cucumber Mask - P39.75 (Buy 2 get 1 FREE)

Purederm Strawberry Yogurt Pack - Buy 2 get 1 FREE

Purederm Make-Up Cleansing Tissues - P29.75

Opal - P105.00

Hot Oil Cream Conditioner for Shiny Hair

Deep Repairing

500ml + 50ml free

Unfortunately, I didn't get a picture of this as it was sitting in my shower and I forgot all about it.

There are plenty of other variants of this conditioner. They are all only available in the 500ml pot.

The one I got has the smell of "clean", like how most conditions smell like.

I chose this to make my hair look shiny and it says that it's deep repair.

I'm planning to get my hair colored and relaxed so I'd need to strengthen up my sun damaged hair before I do anything to it.

I also chose this because it seems like you can use it on wet hair (vs towel dried hair).

I'd post a review on this product after a few weeks to really see if it makes any difference on my hair.

Pure 'N Fresh - P40.00

Feminine Wash in Mandarin Kisses

with Milk Protein, Hypo-allergenic

Clinically tested safe for teens

50ml

I was on a look out for a new gentle feminine wash.

Don't get me wrong. I've loved PHcare since they came out.

But I've been using them for so long. I feel like it's time to find something else to try.

The stronger washes like Betadine and Lactacyd sadly does not appeal to me.

I even hear that you're not supposed to use feminine wash everyday because it'll mess up your PH down there or something. I'm not so sure about it but I happen to like my feminine wash.

I picked this up because of the colorful packaging. It's so bold!

It comes in two other variants but I only picked one (I don't need more than one and I probably couldn't afford it. LOL).

I got this because I love me some citrus scents! And this will hit you with a basket of orange on the first sniff.

One wish though: Can someone please make a pump for feminine wash bottle packaging?!

Beauty Buffet - P44.00

Feed your skin everyday.

Black Pearl Whitening Facial Mask

Radiant and Resilient

I am deeply in love with face masks. They help nourish and moisturize the skin for realz!

Before, I was quite dubious about the promises of face masks. That was until Michelle Phan used it in a video and I decided I gotta get me some of that.

I was discouraged by the exorbitant prices of face masks back then. Until I found 3 for 88 face masks from Daiso Japan and I was hooked.

I use them maybe 2 to 4 times a month depending on my productivity and if I have anything special planned.

Oh man, the effects of the masks were amazing on my skin. And, I've been on a look out for face mask alternatives (the Daiso Japan face masks are not always available).

This one caught my eye because of the pretty packaging. There are ten variants and I would definitely get all of them depending on how these two works.

I got this because of the sea shells on the packaging. Love!

As expected, I picked up the one in pink packaging.

I'm not sure what "pure and translucent" means. I'm hoping it means clear skin and a more even skin tone.

These bags should contain one mask each.

The "feed your skin everyday" might be a reference to how affordable the masks are that you can use one everyday.

Don't use a mask everyday. They are supposed to be used every other day.

The "liquid" in the mask is really heavy, like an emulsion. Those come in a bottle with a dropper because you shouldn't be using too much of it.

It will be directly absorbed by your skin, especially when using a mask.

 It can possibly clog pores, etc.  

The best routine is 2 to 3 times a week for maximum effect. I go for once a week.

Also, they all claim to whiten skin. That's not really my cup of tea and I'm pretty sure it won't work to whiten my skin. The most I can hope for is to even out my skin.

Purederm Skin Solutions - P39.75 (Buy 2 get 1 FREE)

Vitalizing Green Tea Pack

Collagen, Vitamin E, Green Tea Extract, Olive Oil

For all Skin types, 4 Seasons

Wash-off masks is a world away from facial masks. They work like a very heavy moisturizer.

They 're so heavy that they offer far more benefits than moisturizers but they need to be washed off after a few minutes. I'll talk more about this in my review post for this product.

Having said that, I am not really drawn to these types of face masks.

But I thought that BUY 2 TAKE 1 for 39.75 was a good deal from WATSONS, SM North. It's about time I try something like this.

Also, Purederm is really big right now as a brand. I've heard a lot of good things about it.

These are good sample sizes and are meant for one application. If you're as stingy as I am, I'd make this last for two applications.

They don't offer a bigger size. Shame if I like it.

A lot of what's written is Korean so I'm not sure if I'm missing out on some vital information here.

I think "4 seasons" mean that you can use it in any season.

Cucumber is great at depuffing eye bags. But I'm not sure how I'll fare with this.

I'm thinking this will be good for the summer when it's super hot and humid.

Instead of Olive Oil like the first two, this one has yogurt extract instead.

I love this packaging and this was the one that I originally wanted to try before I realized that it was BUY 2 get 1 FREE.

Citric Acid prevents pimples and I can vouch for that (My fave Eskinol astringent is the Calamnsi one.). But I'm not sure if strawberry extract would do the same.

I love the idea of lathering strawberry yogurt on my face. Yum!

Don't eat this though.

Purederm Skin Solutions - P29.75

Make-Up Cleansing Tissues

Remove make-up in one step.

Deep cleansing & moisturizing.

Green Tea Extract

15 sheets