REVIEW SnailWhite Whipp Soap Gold VS Snail White Whitening Soap from NAMU - Are They Effective Skin Whiteners?

Effective skin whitening products or skin whiteners are one of the most popular topics that people ask me about because I have fair skin for a Filipina. So what do I think about Namu SnailWhite Whipp Soap Original VS Snail White Whipp Gold Whitening Soap? Are they effective skin whiteners or are there better whitening soaps out there? 

SnailWhite Whipp Soap VS Snail White Gold Namu Whitening Soap Review - Are They Effective Skin Whiteners? 

What is SnailWhite Whipp Soap from NAMU?

SnailWhite Whipp Soap is a skin brightening band skin whitening facial bar from Thailand. NAMU skincare manufacturer formulated the whipp soap with snail essence so it got a characteristic-rich thick foam that helped propel it to notoriety. 

There are so many whitening soaps from Thailand that use the name Snail White or SnailWhite so just being clear that I will be only talking about the SnailWhite Whipp Soap from NAMU in the original version and the newer-released gold version. 

Is SnailWhite Whipp Soap Effective for Skin Whitening? How About Snail White Whipp Gold?

DIY Hair Removal System by Strip It! Filipina Secret Weapon for a Carefree Summer!

DIY hair removal is something that I've been doing since college days. I've tried numerous creams, lotions, hot wax for hair removal, and even created my own sugaring wax circa 2012, haha! So yeah, I've seen a lot and been through a lot when it comes to at home hair removal or DIY hair removal.

I'm on the 'balbon' side. That means I have noticeable body hair and even facial hair. I've always been a bit insecure about that because living in a tropical country means year-long license to wear shorts and skirts. My brother used to tease me that my legs are as hairy as his!

DIY Hair Removal System by Strip It! Filipina Secret Weapon for a Carefree Summer!

Over the past 2 decades, I've learned to accept my hairy legs but I still use DIY hair removal at home because having smooth legs (and arms) make me feel pampered. Its like DIY hair removal has become a sort of a ritual for me when I need to recharge or chill.

Why not just go to a waxing salon or use a razor instead of using this type of DIY Hair Removal System?

Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower Body Wash Review #SmallActsOfSummerLove

Reviewed the Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Oil and Ylang-Ylang Shampoo and Conditioner a few days ago and today, I'm featuring another product from Love Beauty and Planet Summer Collection - the body wash from their Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower line!

Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower Body Wash Review

Using body wash for bathing is usually just a cold-weather obsession of mine (because the skin on my body dries up when it is cold) but I think that will soon be a thing of the past because I really like this body wash. Because of my positive experience with this, I'm planning to buy the other Love Beauty and Planet body wash products available in the Philippines too. 

What is Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower Body Wash?

Get Holiday-Ready Skin With Jergens! Best Way to Moisturize Skin!

I've been web-searching for the best way to moisturize skin lately because the nippy weather is back and with it comes my dry skin with a vengeance! That was why I was really thrilled when I received a holiday pampering kit from Jergens Philippines!

I wrote about  my love for Jergens lotions back when I went to their 100 years with Jergens  celebration event and I think it is that time of the year to share additional tidbits about why I like using their products.

I have really sensitive skin. I don't know why but there are times when even products that are labeled as sensitive-skin friendly cause a reaction for me. Good thing that doesn't happen with Jergens or else I'll have to suffer having scaly legs all winter long!

Okay, we don't really have winter in the Philippines but I'm often in air-conditioned environment and travel a lot. Air conditioning and travel really zaps the moisture off of the skin, no kidding!

Best Ways to Moisturize Skin - Skincare Tips

Soothies Foot Care Line Review - Giving my Feet a Makeover! (with before and after)

I wasn't blessed with pretty feet. My grandpa used to tease me that I have "paang luya" or "paang magsasaka" hahaha! And so I for the longest time, I haven't taken much care of my feet and will often wear closed shoes. I don't even frequent spas and also opt to do my own pedicure at home because I'm embarrassed by how my feet looks. It doesn't help that I'm not very lady-like so you can say that my feet have really been used and abused...more so that I give lectures standing up 8-10 hours a day! 

I tried the Soothies Foot Care Line because my feet really needed tender loving care. I figured I better give it a makeover first before I walk around wearing strappy shoes or book an appointment at the foot spa. Also, honestly speaking, I don't have time to go to salons and spas so why not try to pamper my feet at home, right? Bonus points that the entire Soothies Foot Care Line is available at Watsons and everything is reasonably priced! Yay!

Soothies Foot Care Review

The entire Soothies Foot Care Line retails for a little less than P700 pesos. That's not bad considering that an appointment at a foot spa can cost just as much. By going the DIY foot care route, you can pamper your feet anytime and anywhere!

Below are all the products in no particular order plus what I liked about each one.

DIY Bath Bomb Recipe for Beginners that Really Work!

Search DIY Bath Bomb Recipe and you're sure to come across multitudes of recipes; however, not all of them can work in a hot, humid, climate like the Philippines because bath bomb recipes are sensitive to the level of moisture in the air. I've tried and tested a ton of DIY Bath Bomb Recipes online and found one that works for me. I've tweaked it over the years and sharing my basic bath bomb recipe below!

Basic Bath Bomb Recipe for Beginners

My bath bomb recipe is quite simple. All you need are the following:

100 Years of Glowing Skin With Jergens Celebration in the Philippines!

I seldom write celebratory blogs, but I can't help talking about celebrating 100 Years of Glowing Skin with Jergens as I have a lot of fond memories with products from the brand. Jergens was the first ever lotion I used on my skin. I fondly remember my grandma asking me to give her a massage (apply Jergens lotion on her legs because she can't bend over) when I was around 5 or 6. I bet she'll be happy to see me getting a glimpse of the very first Jergens bottle in person!

100 Years of Glowing Skin With Jergens

I'm a bit of a snob for invites. I won't go if I don't care about the brand/product or bad trip ako sa PR, hahaha! Anywhoo, Jergens and I go wayyy back so of course I said "YES!" to Digify's invite :)

The invite itself was pretty neat too!

Below is a clip of me right after I arrived at the venue. You can watch the rest of the video at my vlogs for my reviews of the Maybelline Superstay Foundation and the EB Advance Contour Palette over at the Pinay Beauty And Style YouTibe channel :)

RA & Gowoori REAL KILL 9.9 HONEYLEMON PEELING GEL Review!

Peeling gels are my thing. I switch between peeling gel and scrubs but because I'm not getting any younger, I find that peeling gels are friendlier to my skin and do not leave me with reddened skin that I usually get from using face scrubs and body scrubs. 

I've tried so many peeling gels but I haven't reviewed them...either because they're too expensive (so magagalit lang madami sakin) or are not readily available in stores (so mas madami magagalit sa akin!). 

RA & Gowoori REAL KILL 9.9 HONEYLEMON PEELING GEL is different because it is not only affordable, it is also hassle-free to purchase because RA Gowoori launched in the Philippines!

RA & Gowoori REAL KILL 9.9 HONEYLEMON PEELING GEL Review!

What is a Peeling Gel?

Fernberry Daily Body Scrub Review - Their Moisturizing Mousse Ultra-Fine Formula Works Wonders!

I have an addiction for body scrubs and for a good reason. Ever since I've hit my 30s, my normally supple and smooth skin has been prone to bouts of dryness that leads to dry skin patches. Of course that issue can be remedied with a good exfoliating body scrub and moisturizer but too much exfoliation can damage the skin...and I'm not really a fan of applying lotions. This is the reason why I was intrigued by the Fernberry Moisturizing Mousse Ultra-Fine Daily Body Scrub!

FERNBERRY MOISTURIZING MOUSSE ULTRA-FINE DAILY BODY SCRUB REVIEW

You see, from the name itself, the Fernberry Daily Body Scrub is gentle enough for everyday use. I have also seen and read a few reviews from all over the world saying that the scrub is really good. Thankfully I was able to try (ehem,they are on sale!) and OMG! The Fernberry Moisturizing Mousse Ultra-Fine Daily Body Scrub is worth every penny!

Himalaya Herbals Toothpaste Review | Switching to Natural Toothpaste!

I first heard about Himalaya Herbals toothpaste from a colleague but I didn't think much of the raves she shared because she's been trying to get everyone to convert to using natural vegan products, haha! I thought  she simply wanted everyone to switch to a natural toothpaste. Truth be told, although I've already tried some products from the brand, I wasn't very keen on looking for the toothpaste just to test it out because I was pretty happy with what I was using...or so I thought.

Switching to a natural toothpaste or at least testing some out has long been at the back of my mind. My brother has been using the Himalaya Herbals Sensitive toothpaste and liked it but since I am a coffee drinker, what I was looking for was a teeth whitening toothpaste. As mentioned earlier, I liked what I was using and wasn't really looking to switch to a natural toothpaste or anything like it...then one day I opened up my blogger mail stash and saw that Himalaya Herbals has a whitening toothpaste! 

Not only that, but they sent in 3 other varieties too via Sampleroom (I receive products from the website because I'm one of their trusted bloggers). I got the idea to test all varieties with the fambam because I was planning a body and skin detox at the time. No harm in going all natural, right?

Himalaya Herbals Toothpaste Review

I'm a bit if a nerd, so I went online sleuthing to see whether what I was planning will be worth it. The other reviews I've read are overwhelmingly positive, so I went ahead proposed to the fam that we will all use the different variants. I grabbed the Himalaya Herbals Whitening toothpaste for myself!

I also found out that Himalaya Herbals is a well-established brand that is available in 92 countries. And that even doctors endorse it! I can understand why because I tested their skincare for a week when I went soap free and got positive results!

Anyway, on to the Himalaya Herbals toothpaste review!

No OUCH! Kojic Acid Soap! Belo Kojic Intensive Whitening Extra Moisture Bar Review

Kojic acid soaps are a dime a dozen these days! It seems like almost all brands (and fly-by-night shops) have managed to concoct their own version of the popular whitening kojic acids...So what makes Belo Kojic Intensive Whitening Extra Moisture Bar special?

I'm not much for skin whitening (because I already look like a ghost) but I love the micro peeling effect that kojic acid typically gives me. I've also written a few blog posts featuring some skin whitening and skin lightening products I trust, but one thing that I dislike about kojic acid products is that they can be irritating to sensitive skin and cause skin dryness. Good thing that Belo Essentials found a way to address that!

Buy Belo skincare products at the BELO ESSENTIALS Shopee store (click THIS https://shope.ee/3ASgIiBi6q  for the Belo official store and discounts). 

Belo Kojic Intensive Whitening Extra Moisture Bar

Johnson's Milk+Oats Super Skin Transformation (New at SampleRoomPh!)

I haven't really shared any baby care products in this blog...and that's just because I don't have a little one yet (unless you count in puppies and kittens!). Well, things are going to change today because one of my favorite new baby products has already been launched!

Meet the new Johnson's Milk+Oats™ Bath and Lotion and the Active Kids™ Shiny Drops™ Shampoo!

As of this writing, I've only tried the Johnson's Milk+Oats™ Baby Lotion  and the Active Kids™ Shiny Drops™ Shampoo once so I can't say much about them yet...however. I've used the Johnson's Milk+Oats™ Baby Bath to help soothe my sunburnt skin a few weeks ago and have used it since then each time I feel that my skin needs some TLC. I guess you can say that these new Johnson's products aren't just for kids, eh?

My Fave Body and Skincare Products + SampleroomPh Review

Hi, everyone! Some of you have emailed have about my SampleRoomPh video and the Sampleroom VIP membership blog I posted a while back asking which products I loved and if signing up is indeed worth it. Since it seems that I'd be getting more emails in the future, I figured that I should just film a video to address both. Oh, yeah! I'm all about hitting two birds with one stone :)

***no birds were harmed for this blog by the way!

Because I love you guys, below is my video on my current favorite body and skincare products that are locally available. Yes, I got to try most of them via Sampleroomph, so I thought, why not share the love and just combine it with my SampleRoom review? This way, you guys can check out both and also avail of FREE SAMPLES like I did!